The Entrepreneurial You: Recent Episodes
Heneka Watkis-Porter
This is The Entrepreneurial You podcast with Heneka Watkis-Porter, the Jamaican podcast Queen, Author, international speaker, coach and entrepreneur. Some of my guests include Lisa Nichols, Richard Branson, John Lee Dumas, Paul Carrick Brunson, Seth Godin, etc. I will continue to bring you the best and the brightest but I am shifting things up a bit. I will be focusing more on game-changers who are from the Caribbean and African Diaspora. I recently had a dream come true to host the TV edition of the show. This airs on Business Access TV. I will also be sharing these episodes on the podcast.
Today I have joining me, someone who is twenty years into a successful career as an investment banker, primarily focused on the financial services industry, after spending seven years as a financial auditor in public accounting. She is an insurance investment banking expert, advising companies and regulators on mergers & acquisitions, financings, capital strategies, valuation, restructuring, private placements, due diligence, and other transactions. She has developed an in-depth knowledge of all forms of corporate insurance and financial services transactions and financings in the debt and equity markets. Ms. Vandecruze has worked on numerous restructurings, debt and equity offerings (including IPOs), M&A transactions, demutualizations, and regulatory projects in the global life and P&C reinsurance and insurance markets and more broadly in financial services. Grace has delivered advisory expertise on over $25 billion of insurance transactions. She has a passion for financial literacy and empowerment and has authored the internationally best-selling book, "Homeless to Millionaire, 6 Keys to Uplift Your Financial Abundance. Let's welcome Grace Vandercruze.This heartfelt episode explores the wisdom passed down from generation to generation and how it shapes our goals and aspirations. Our guest shares invaluable lessons from their grandmother, emphasising the importance of dreaming beyond current circumstances and planning for a lasting legacy. Dive into the principles of financial abundance, including the crucial role of insurance in securing and multiplying wealth for future generations.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a secure and prosperous future.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION, brought to you by henekawatkisporter.com. This segment is where we invite you, our community to share your feedback, reviews, testimonials or questions for our guests. Today's feedback question comes from Burt Villarreal on LinkedIn. How can the younger generations under 30 prepare for retirement and create lifetime income as present retirees have?
TRENDING NOWIn the realm of financial services, financial literacy and empowerment are trending topics gaining significant traction globally. A recent survey by the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center revealed that only 33% of adults worldwide are financially literate, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced financial education. This trend aligns with the rise of financial literacy programs and resources, aiming to bridge this knowledge gap. Notably, women and young adults are increasingly seeking financial education, with a 45% rise in enrollment in online financial literacy courses over the past two years.Thank you for tuning into this episode of The Entrepreneurial You If you enjoyed the show, make sure to subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave a rating, and share it with your friends. Until our next episode, I invite you to visit my website at henekawatkisporter.com where you have a free eBook waiting for you on how to conduct podcast interviews like a pro...and speaking of website, I want to give a special shout out to Next Step for redoing it and making it so lovely. Thinking of starting your website from scratch or redoing your current one? Check out the team at Next Step at... Remember to send me your feedback at heneka@henekawatkisporter.comCONTACT Grace: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gracevandecruze/; Twitter: https://x.com/GraceVandecruze; Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracevandecruze/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracevandecruzeAffirm with me: I am financially savvy and capable of making informed, strategic decisions.
Welcome to The Entrepreneurial You, the podcast that inspires and motivates entrepreneurs by hosting guests like Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Les Brown, John Lee Dumas, Evan Carmichael, and many more. I'm your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter. Today, we will explore how integrating biblical principles with business strategies can lead to extraordinary success. This episode is brought to you by the Jamaica Stock Exchange and Next Step Digital Services. Before we dive in, let's have a word from the Jamaica Stock Exchange...
Co-Host Introduction:Jermaine McDonald joins as co-host. He has been teaching and helping people learn how to invest since 2017. His goal is to see lives transformed through building generational wealth. He is a follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Trainer, and Mentor. Jermaine is the CEO and Training Lead at Learn Grow Invest Limited, a company that provides financial and investor education and value-added services.
Guest Introduction:Today, our guests are founders of Psalms Path Consulting, Rusty Roberts and Sean Murphy. They help Christian Entrepreneurs achieve more peace and profit in their businesses through transformative business coaching rooted in Scripture. In a world where business coaches focus on tactics and strategies without mentioning the power of Jesus, our guests stand out by integrating real business strategy with everlasting biblical principles.
Topic: Achieving Business Success Through Biblical Principles with Rusty Roberts & Sean Murphy
Ice Breaker:If you could have dinner with any biblical figure, who would it be and why?
Interview Questions:
Rusty and Sean, what inspired you to start Psalms Path Consulting?
How do you integrate Scripture into your business coaching methods?
What are some common challenges Christian entrepreneurs face, and how do you help them overcome these?
What are some key biblical principles you believe every entrepreneur should embrace?
Community Connection:This segment is brought to you by henekawatkisporter.com. It invites our community to share their feedback, questions, and reviews. Today's feedback from the community is a 5-star podcast review from Chris Huskins out of Great Britain: "Excellent, interesting, and insightful conversations. A must listen!!"
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Outro:Thank you, Sean & Rusty, for sharing your insights on this episode of The Entrepreneurial You. You have shown us the power of blending faith with business. Subscribe to The Entrepreneurial You for more inspiring stories and insights. Until our next episode, visit my website at henekawatkisporter.com, where you will find a free eBook on conducting podcast interviews like a pro. Special thanks to Next Step for redoing our website. Remember to send me your feedback at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com.
Affirmation:I am guided by my faith and principles. I build my business on a foundation of integrity and purpose.
Welcome to another engaging episode of The Entrepreneurial You, where we delve into the minds of industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs. Today, we're thrilled to have Mark John Stewart, a strategist, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and the Managing Director of Wentworth Strategy Group, share his invaluable insights on strategic vision and leadership in entrepreneurship.
Meet Mark John Stewart:Mark John Stewart is not just a strategist but a multifaceted professional who wears many hats with finesse. As the Managing Director of Wentworth Strategy Group, Mark provides strategic direction to businesses, helping them navigate complex market landscapes. He also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Health Trust, advisor to Empowerment Squared, and President of the FlyPrint marketing agency. His academic contributions as an Industry Professor at McMaster University and instructor at DeGroote School of Business highlight his commitment to nurturing future leaders.
Key Discussion Points:
Pursuing a Career in Strategy and Entrepreneurship:Mark shares what inspired him to delve into strategy and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking and innovation in today’s business world.
Balancing Multiple Roles:With numerous responsibilities on his plate, Mark discusses his strategies for maintaining productivity and balance in his various roles.
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership:Mark highlights the critical role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership, sharing how he integrates it into his leadership style to foster a positive and productive work environment.
Community Connection:We also feature a testimonial from Ruth Tyson, a Certified Entrepreneur Trainer and Business Start-Up Coach. She shares how coaching sessions with Heneka helped her set strategic directions, prioritize tasks, and overcome social media reluctance.
Trending Now:Our "Trending Now" segment, brought to you by Next Step Digital, explores the evolving landscape of strategic market leadership. Key trends include the integration of AI and data analytics for precise market forecasting, the growing importance of sustainability, and the rise of remote work and digital transformation.
Conclusion:Mark John Stewart’s insights offer a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business leaders. His strategic vision and leadership principles are essential for navigating today’s dynamic business environment.
Call to Action:Don’t miss out on refining your strategy and leadership skills—follow Mark’s work at Wentworth Strategy Group. Subscribe to The Entrepreneurial You on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave a rating, and share it with your friends. Visit henekawatkisporter.com for a free eBook on conducting podcast interviews like a pro. Special thanks to Next Step for revamping our website—consider them for your website needs.
Affirmation:I am a visionary leader, capable of crafting and executing strategies that lead to success.
I'm thrilled to bring you another inspiring episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast with a fresh new format! We explore trending topics each week and bring in community feedback to keep our conversations dynamic and engaging.
In this episode, we dive into Mastering Quality and Leadership with Dr. Nsombi Jaja, a mentor and friend who has tremendously impacted my life. Dr. Jaja is the President of Quality Management Consultancy Inc. USA and an expert in strategic management, quality management, change management, leadership development, and customer experience management. Her impressive credentials include certifications from the American Society for Quality, the John Maxwell Leadership Program, and more.
Ice Breaker: Dr. Jaja shares a humorous moment from her career in quality management.
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Empathy in Leadership:
- Research shows that maintaining personal connections as one rises ranks is challenging, and empathy is the antidote. Dr. Jaja discusses the importance of cognitive empathy, emotional empathy, and empathic concern in leadership.
Community Connection: Brought to you by Jace Myrie Photography (find them on Instagram at Jace Myrie Photography). This week's question comes from WhatsApp: "What advice would you give to someone about to retire who has many business ideas but hasn't yet acted on any of these ideas?"
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Call to Action:Don't miss out on enhancing your business strategies and leadership skills—connect with Dr. Jaja. Subscribe to The Entrepreneurial You on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for more inspiring conversations.
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Affirmation: I am capable of achieving excellence in every role I undertake. With strategic focus and a commitment to growth, I can enrich my life and the lives of those around me.
Thank you for tuning in, and keep striving for greatness!
Best regards,
Heneka Watkis-Porter
Host of The Entrepreneurial You
I'm excited to bring you another inspiring episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast!
In This Episode:
Financial Empowerment for Women and the Future of Wealth Building
Join us as we sit down with Keisha Bailey, the Founder and CEO of Profit Jumpstarter, to discuss her upcoming Build Wealth Conference and the launch of the Profit Jumpstarter Academy. Keisha shares her journey and insights on financial literacy, especially for women, and explores the impact of global investment opportunities and emerging technologies like AI.
Episode Highlights:
- Build Wealth Conference and Profit Jumpstarter Academy: What can attendees expect, and how does it bridge the gap in financial education?
- Importance of Financial Literacy: Key components everyone should be aware of, especially women.
- Empowering Women to Invest: Overcoming barriers and the impact on families and communities.
- Global Investment Opportunities: How AI is shaping the future of investing and advice for local investors.
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Community Connection: This week's question comes from Nadeen Matthews-Blair on LinkedIn: "What advice would you give to your 21/22-year-old self?"
Call to Action:Don't miss the Build Wealth Conference from August 16 to 18 at the AC Hotel. Learn more and register at Profit Jumpstarter.
Subscribe and Stay Connected:Subscribe to The Entrepreneurial You on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for more inspiring stories and insights. Visit henekawatkisporter.com for a free eBook on how to conduct podcast interviews like a pro.
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Affirmation:"I am aware that financial empowerment begins with knowledge. I take control of my financial future, embracing the journey and empowering others."
Thank you for tuning in, and keep striving for greatness!
Best regards,
Heneka Watkis-Porter
Host of The Entrepreneurial You
Welcome Back to The Entrepreneurial You Podcast: Today, we have an incredible guest, Garfield Daley, the Founder & Chairman of Entrepreneurial Partners Limited and the Capital Connect Platform. With over 30 years of experience across multiple sectors in Jamaica, Garfield's journey from electrical engineering to leading significant rebranding initiatives is nothing short of remarkable. Let's welcome Garfield Daley.
Ice Breaker: Garfield, if you could have any superpower related to your work, what would it be and why?
Interview Questions:
- Garfield, you've had an extensive career in various sectors. What sparked your initial interest in entrepreneurship?
- What inspired you to found Entrepreneurial Partners Limited and the Capital Connect Platform, and what gap in the market were you aiming to fill?
Community Connection: Brought to you by Jace Myrie Photography (find them on Instagram at @JaceMyriePhotography), where we invite you, our community, to share your feedback, reviews, testimonials to engage with the show. Today's feedback from the community is a podcast review from Ms. Duhaney from the United States of America:
"Awesome Business Podcast ★★★★★ I love the content and the diversity of guests, backgrounds, and career paths. I love how Heneka embraces and celebrates Jamaican culture while being inclusive. I highly recommend this podcast for anyone interested in becoming an entrepreneur and established entrepreneurs."
Contact Garfield:
- Website: Entrepreneurial Partners Limited
- Social Media for Conference: @realignjamaica
Giveaway: Ticket to the Realign Business Conference (follow Heneka Watkis-Porter on social media to learn how to win these tickets).
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Outro:
Thank you for joining us on this enlightening episode of The Entrepreneurial You. Garfield Daley’s journey is a testament to the power of innovation and leadership in diverse sectors.
Call to Action: Thank you for tuning into this episode of The Entrepreneurial You. If you enjoyed the show, subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave a rating, and share it with your friends. Until our next episode, I invite you to visit my website at henekawatkisporter.com, where you will find a free eBook on conducting podcast interviews like a pro. And speaking of the website, I want to give a special shout-out to Next Step for redoing it and making it so lovely. Are you considering starting your website from scratch or renovating your current one? Check out the team at Next Step.
Remember to send me your feedback at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com.
Affirmation: I am a visionary leader committed to innovation and transformation. I embrace challenges and create opportunities for growth and success.
In this episode, we caught up with Andy Hall, founder and director of Andy Hall Coaching. Here's a quick recap:
TOPIC: Navigating Life’s Turning Points: Leadership and Growth with Andy Hall
ICE BREAKER: If Andy could have any superpower for coaching, what would it be?
Key Insights:
- Personal Journey: Andy shares a pivotal moment that shaped his coaching path.
- Leadership Philosophy: Core principles that guide his approach to leading teams.
- Challenges and Triumphs: How Andy helps clients navigate their own 'ropes courses.'
- Growth and Resilience: Fostering a growth mindset in clients during setbacks.
Community Questions:
- Lacey-Ann Campbell: What makes you a good leader, and how can one develop this skill?
- ACCLiiVE: How do you balance maintaining team motivation with challenging them?
- David McLennen: What ignited your passion for coaching?
It was a pleasure having Andy Hall on the show. Learn more about his work at Andy Hall Coaching.
Call to Action:
Subscribe to The Entrepreneurial You for more inspiring conversations. Visit henekawatkisporter.com for a free eBook on conducting podcast interviews like a pro.
Affirm with me:
I am capable of amazing things. Embrace the journey, face challenges with courage, and grow.
Stay Inspired,Heneka Watkis-Porter
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- Website
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In today's episode of The Entrepreneurial You, we delve into the mindset of an unstoppable entrepreneur. Our guest passionately discusses the importance of self-reliance and the drive to build something of your own. With the powerful mantra, "Build your own company, or somebody else will hire you to build theirs," this episode is a rallying cry for all aspiring entrepreneurs to take control of their destinies.
We explore the boundless potential within each of us, emphasizing that the only limits are the ones we set for ourselves. My guest believes that the world is full of opportunities, and they are just waiting to be seized by those willing to work hard and stay true to themselves. The message is clear: life is short, and the time to act is now.
This episode is a motivational boost for anyone uncertain about their entrepreneurial journey. It’s a reminder that you can achieve great things with hard work and determination. Tune in to ignite your passion and realize you can do more than you think.
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Until next time, keep pushing through the barriers and remember: your unwavering commitment is the key to success. Subscribe to The Entrepreneurial You podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode, leave a rate, and review while you listen.
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Affirm with me: I am the architect of my destiny. I will work hard, stay true to myself, and seize the opportunities that come my way.
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Today, we dive into the gritty realities of startup life with a seasoned entrepreneur who has walked the walk. Nayana did not take a salary, buy new clothes, or even a pair of shoes for the first seven years of her entrepreneurial journey. Every cent was reinvested back into the business. Her story is a testament to the sheer dedication and sacrifice required to build a successful startup from the ground up.
We also discuss the often-overlooked importance of hydration in maintaining peak performance and longevity. Accompanying Nayana is Dr Swaby, who emphasises daily hydration is crucial for health and sustaining the energy and focus needed to drive a startup to success. She shares his favourite, Lifespan, which helps maintain an alkaline balance in the body and tastes great, making it easier to stay hydrated.
This episode is packed with raw insights and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs willing to make sacrifices for long-term success. Please tune in to learn more about the dedication it takes to thrive in the startup world and the small habits that can make a big difference in your entrepreneurial journey.
Thank you for joining us on this episode of The Entrepreneurial You. Remember, hydration is vital to staying sharp and energized, so find water you love and make it a part of your daily routine.
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Until next time, keep shining and sharing your brilliance with the world. Reach out at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com
Affirm with me: I will embrace my journey and sacrifice for success. I will stay hydrated, focused, and driven. Take care!
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Today's episode of The Entrepreneurial You is a masterclass in the art of emotional connection and unwavering commitment in business. Our guest dives deep into the psychology of sales, emphasizing that it's not just about the product—it's about forming an emotional bond with your customers. They'll stick with you, not just for what you sell, but for the emotional fulfilment you provide.
Regarding securing investment, our expert sheds light on the critical importance of understanding your market and the data that drives it. Investors aren't there to fund your learning curve; they're placing a bet on your acute market insights and your strategic plan to conquer it.
And when the stakes are high, it's the entrepreneurs who are all in—those who have invested their finances, emotions, and intellect—who push past the point of no return. It's no longer about thinking you can do it; it's about knowing you must. That level of commitment separates the dreamers from the doers, the starters from the finishers.
Join us as we explore these pivotal concepts that could be the turning point in your entrepreneurial journey. This episode is not just a conversation; it's a catalyst for change.
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Until next time, keep pushing through the barriers and remember: your unwavering commitment is the key to success. Reach out at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com
Affirm with me: My dedication bridges my vision and reality. I am committed and driven and will see my dreams come to life.
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Unlock the power of your unique life story and passions in today's inspiring episode of The Entrepreneurial You. Our guest today dives deep into the philosophy that humanity's strength lies in our collective experience and that our journey holds invaluable lessons for others. Discover how leveraging your narrative, from the challenges you've overcome to the victories you've celebrated, can attract clients willing to pay premium prices.
Embrace the notion that now is the perfect time to pursue your dreams, and understand why your personal and professional experiences are the greatest gifts you can offer the world. It's a conversation that motivates you to take action and share your story with the world. So, if you've ever doubted the value of your experiences or wondered how to harness them to drive your business forward, this episode is for you.
Remember, "If not now, when?" Let this powerful question guide you as you listen to today's episode and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey. Your story is waiting to be told, and there's an audience eager to hear it. It's time to go for it!
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Until next time, keep shining and sharing your brilliance with the world. Reach out at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com
Affirm with me: My story is my strength. Today, I embrace it and use it as a beacon to light the path to my success and the success of others.
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Today, we are pleased to speak with a trailblazer in well-being and personal development. As the founder of Inner Workout and the author of a transformative book bearing the same name, she is on a mission to empower individuals to embrace their authentic selves and live authentically. Please join me in welcoming Taylor ELyse Morrison!
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Another enlightening episode of The Entrepreneurial You comes to a close—a heartfelt thank you to Taylor Elyse Morrison for sharing her wisdom and insights with us today. Don't forget to explore her book, "Inner Workout," and stay tuned for more inspiring conversations in our upcoming episodes.
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Until next time, keep shining and sharing your brilliance with the world. Reachout at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com
Affirm with me: I embrace my journey, trust my process, and let my inner light guide me towards my highest potential!" Until next time, keep nurturing your mind, body, and soul. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, do take care!
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My guest on today's show is the ultimate industry expert in sales and management consulting and bestselling author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today hit book, “The Dropout: Multi-Millionaire” and his newest release “NO... The Psychology of Sales and Negotiations”.
With over 35 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, he has a proven track record of success. He has created seven highly successful companies across four different industries, with a combined worth of over half a billion dollars at their peak. Today, he is a visionary business leader, owning a growing chain of restaurants in Atlanta, an Insurance and Technology company in Denver, and a residential and commercial Real Estate business in Georgia and Florida.
His expertise in turn-around projects and ability to drive billions of dollars in sales has made him a highly sought-after consultant and speaker in the business world. Please join me in welcoming Brian Will to The Entrepreneurial You podcast!
From multimillion-dollar success stories to invaluable insights, this episode is a masterclass in business strategy.
Contact: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDropoutMM; Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedropoutmm/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D; Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-will-07823b6/; Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoxEUCYLFWi90uRiEuW09A
Thank you to Brian Will for sharing his invaluable insights with us today. Be sure to grab a copy of his latest book, and stay tuned for more game-changing conversations in our upcoming episodes.
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Until next time, keep shining and sharing your brilliance with the world. Reachout at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com
Affirm with me: I will embrace my jou
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From Section 8 housing and welfare to Serial Entrepreneur, she is a woman who has defied the odds and conquered a childhood of abuse and poverty. A force in personal finance with 25+ years of experience and a heart for empowering women who want to take their lives to the next level, she has a diverse career in banking, financial advising, owning a top 10 RE/MAX office for 5 straight years with over $2 Billion in sales, and establishing and selling an insurance agency.
She hosts the top-rated Empower HER Money Podcast, one of the fastest-growing Entrepreneurship & Finance podcasts. Her mission Is simple: To transform female entrepreneurs' lives through financial literacy and generational wealth, proving it's never too late to rewrite your financial story. Please join me in welcoming the excellent Angela Duncan to the show.
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Thank you for joining us on this enlightening journey, Angela Duncan. To our listeners, thank you for tuning in to this episode of The Entrepreneurial You. Angela's journey from childhood adversity to empowering women in finance is a testament to resilience and determination. Her story inspires and educates on the importance of financial literacy and generational wealth.
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Until next time, keep shining and sharing your brilliance with the world. Reachout at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com
Affirm with me: I embrace my journey to success; I will keep refining my skills and staying inspired as I nurture my entrepreneurial spirit. Do take care!
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Today, we are joined by the best-selling author of the book Podcast Made Simple and the co-host of 'Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing.' After spending 3 years working hard on a degree that wasn’t taking him closer to the life he wanted, despite having zero experience in business or podcasting, he dropped out of college to go all in on a business. Fast forward to today, he's now a 2-time bestselling author and has generated multiple six figures with a coaching business, helping podcasters grow and monetize their shows. Welcome, Anthony Nwaneri!
We delved into Anthony's journey from college dropout to a thriving entrepreneur, his bestselling book, and the secrets to podcasting success.
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-nwaneri-a8a54724b/
Give Away: A FREE copy of best selling book - Podcast Marketing.
What an inspiring conversation! Thank you, Anthony, for sharing your incredible journey and insights. And to our listeners, stay tuned for more actionable tips on growing your podcast and business. Until next time, keep dreaming, keep achieving! More wisdom coming your way on The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
If you're an aspiring podcaster or a busy entrepreneur looking to start your show, we've got you covered. Our podcast production services take the hassle out of creating your podcast, so all you have to do is show up and share your fantastic content. From editing to distribution, we handle it all. Visit our website to learn more about how we can help you bring your podcast to life.
Until next time, keep shining and sharing your brilliance with the world. Reachout at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com
Affirm with me: Every challenge is an opportunity to grow. I will keep pushing, believing, and watching my dreams unfold beyond my wildest imagination.
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Today, we're delving into Dr. Traci Lynn's incredible journey, exploring how she turned $200 into a $100 million direct sales empire. We'll uncover the secrets behind her success, discuss her mission to empower female entrepreneurs and glean insights on resilience, excellence, and achieving extraordinary success. Please join me in welcoming the visionary behind Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry, the incomparable Dr. Traci Lynn
Contact: @dr.TraciLynn
Give Away: FREE affirmation cards
As we wrap up this inspiring conversation with Dr. Traci Lynn, remember that the journey to success is uniquely yours. Take those lessons, apply them, and carve your path to greatness. Dr. Traci, your story is genuinely transformative, and we're grateful for your wisdom today.
If you're an aspiring podcaster or a busy entrepreneur looking to start your show, we've got you covered. Our podcast production services take the hassle out of creating your podcast, so all you have to do is show up and share your fantastic content. From editing to distribution, we handle it all. Visit our website to learn more about how we can help you bring your podcast to life.
Until next time, keep shining and sharing your brilliance with the world. Reachout at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com
Affirm with me: I can transform challenges into triumphs. I will keep believing in my journey, pushing, and, most importantly, thriving. Take care!
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Today, we have a true powerhouse, a versatile entrepreneur, investor, consultant, and podcast host. From raising over $325 million for his investment company by age 25 to overseeing the growth of a machine learning SaaS company from zero to $20 million ARR in just six months, he is here to share his expertise.
Contact: https://timcalise.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tcalise/
Thank you, Tim, for sharing valuable insights on uncovering hidden profits and scaling businesses.
To our listeners, thank you for tuning in to this episode of The Entrepreneurial You. If you're an aspiring podcaster or a busy entrepreneur looking to start your show, we've got you covered. Our podcast production services take the hassle out of creating your podcast, so all you have to do is show up and share your amazing content.
From editing to distribution, we handle it all. Visit our website to learn more about how we can help you bring your podcast to life. And remember, your voice is unique, and the world is waiting to hear your story. So, don't let the fear of production hold you back. Let us handle the details while you focus on what you do best. Until next time, keep shining and sharing your brilliance with the world. Reachout at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com
Affirm with me: As I embark on my journey, I welcome the unfolding wisdom. My purpose is to absorb knowledge and contribute valuable insights to the lives of others.
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Welcome back, Entrepreneurs, to another electrifying episode of The Entrepreneurial You (pun intended). Today, we are joined by a seasoned professional with 29 years of experience in the energy sector. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of SunTerra Energy. His expertise spans generation, transmission, and distribution, focusing on solar projects in the Caribbean. His leadership at SunTerra enables commercial clients to source up to 90% of their energy from solar.
Previously, he held key roles at EWP Barbados and as President & CEO of Jamaica Public Service Company, achieving top performance and emphasizing safety, modernization, and renewables. His commitment to renewable energy is evident in his achievements at Northwest Territories Power Corporation in Canada. Born in Portugal and raised in Canada, he is a lifelong learner and sports enthusiast, residing in Jamaica with his wife Sherry for 25 years! Welcome, Emanuel DaRosa!
To our listeners, thank you for tuning in to this episode of The Entrepreneurial You.
If you're an aspiring podcaster or a busy entrepreneur looking to start your show, we've got you covered. Our podcast production services take the hassle out of creating your podcast, so all you have to do is show up and share your amazing content. From editing to distribution, we handle it all. Visit our website to learn more about how we can help you bring your podcast to life.
Until next time, keep shining and sharing your brilliance with the world. Reachout at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com
Affirm with me: I have the power to light up the world with my ideas. I will continue to embrace the brilliance within me.
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Today, we are joined by an extraordinary individual - Kimberly Spencer, an award-winning high-performance coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of CrownYourself.com. From entrepreneurial beginnings at age five to becoming a certified Pilates instructor and Miss Congeniality, Kimberly has a remarkable journey to share. Get ready to transform your self-limiting stories and build your empire fearlessly!
Visit CrownYourself.com for more inspiration. Stay tuned for our next episode! Listeners implement these insights for lasting change. More wisdom coming your way on The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
If you're an aspiring podcaster or a busy entrepreneur looking to start your show, we've got you covered. Our podcast production services take the hassle out of creating your podcast, so all you have to do is show up and share your fantastic content. From editing to distribution, we handle it all. Visit our website to learn more about how we can help you bring your podcast to life. And remember, your voice is unique, and the world is waiting to hear your story.
Until next time, keep shining and sharing your brilliance with the world. Reachout at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com
Affirm with me: As I enter into meaningful conversations, I embrace the empowerment present in the exchange. I amplify messages of strength and provide our audience with the tools to foster self-empowerment and construct their paths to success.
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Joining us today is a serial digital entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience helping businesses in Jamaica, the Caribbean, and North America maximize their growth within the digital environment.
With a deep understanding of the digital marketing, mobile, and web development industries and driven by his philosophy and desire for business growth and profitability, he desires a paradigm shift in the local business landscape and digital technology used to transform businesses. Supported by his training as an educator, he is also an avid philanthropist invested in social responsibility.
He champions initiatives that seek to improve the lives of young people and has been acknowledged for his work with the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) and the Ontario Government for his dedication to serving others. Please join me in welcoming Mohan Beckford!
Today's episode focuses on Transforming Businesses in the Digital Age: A Journey with Mohan Beckford. We will explore Mohan's insights on driving business growth and profitability through digital marketing and creative solutions.
"Contact:https://www.mohanbeckford.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mohanbeckford/
Giveaway: A ticket to BIZCON - April 23, 2024, at Jamaica Pegasus. To access, tell us the definition of digital transformation, according to Mohan.
That's a wrap for today's episode of The Entrepreneurial You with our guest, Mohan Beckford. Remember, success is not just about profits but also about impact. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and entrepreneurial insights.
If you're an aspiring podcaster or a busy entrepreneur looking to start your show, we've got you covered. Our podcast production services take the hassle out of creating your podcast, so all you have to do is show up and share your fantastic content. From editing to distribution, we handle it all. Visit our website to learn more about how we can help you bring your podcast to life. And remember, your voice is unique, and the world is waiting to hear your story. So, don't let the fear of production hold you back. Let us handle the details while you focus on what you do best. Until next time, keep shining and sharing your brilliance with the world. Reachout at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com
Affirm with me: As I navigate my entrepreneurial journey, I will always believe in the power of my dreams and the impact I can make on the world. This is Heneka Watkis-Porter signing off until next time!
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Welcome to another captivating episode of the Entrepreneurial You podcast! I'm your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter.
In today's episode, we're privileged to host someone synonymous with groundbreaking business thought leadership – Faisal Hoque. He's a three-time winning founder and CEO, author of bestselling books, and a philanthropist supporting multiple myeloma cancer research. Faisal is the founder of SHADOKA, NextChapter, and other transformative companies. As a strategic partner for CACI, he plays a crucial role in U.S. national security. Welcome, Faisal Hoque!
Discussion Highlights: Trailblazing Transformation with Faisal Hoque
1. Industry Reinvention:
- Question: If you could reinvent any industry overnight, which would it be and why?
- Faisal's insights on reshaping industries for sustainable impact.
2. Entrepreneurial Journey:
- Question: How did your journey lead to becoming a three-time winning founder and CEO?
- Faisal shares critical moments in his entrepreneurial journey, offering valuable lessons.
3. Transformational Ideas:
- Question: Share a transformational moment where your ideas reshaped a business or industry.
- Faisal's anecdotes on driving innovation bring about significant change.
4. Balancing Innovation and Sustainability:
- Question: How do you balance innovation and sustainability in your ventures?
- Faisal's approach to ensuring innovation is harmonized with long-term sustainability goals.
Connect with Faisal Hoque - faisalhoque.com or via LinkedIn
Closing Remarks:
A heartfelt thank you to Faisal Hoque for sharing his transformative journey! Listeners implement these insights for lasting change. More wisdom is coming your way on The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Until next time, this is Heneka Watkis-Porter signing off.
Stay inspired, refine your skills, and listen to more episodes as we nurture your entrepreneurial spirit. Remember, your journey to success is uniquely yours.
Affirmation:
I catalyze positive change, creating transformation ripples in every endeavour.
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The Entrepreneurial You podcast recently featured Randy Crane, also known as The Fearless Marketer, who has over 40 years of experience in leadership and marketing. Here are some engaging show notes summarizing the key points discussed in the episode:
Earning the Title "The Fearless Marketer": Randy Crane earned the title "The Fearless Marketer" through his innate sales and marketing skills and ability to connect with customers. His marketing approach is based on emotional marketing strategies and delivering real customer value.
- Fundamental Principles in Leadership and Marketing: With his extensive experience, Randy has found several basic principles universally effective in leadership and marketing. These principles likely include building strong customer relationships, creating value, and inspiring teams to achieve greatness.
- Inspiring Others in the Sales and Marketing Landscape: In the ever-evolving sales and marketing landscape, Randy inspires others to reach for greatness by emphasizing the importance of taking action, believing in oneself, and continuously pushing to rewrite the future.
Connect with Randy Crane via social media profiles to elevate your marketing strategies. https://www.facebook.com/FearlessMarketerhttps://www.youtube.com/user/rcrane2000https://www.linkedin.com/in/telemarket/https://www.instagram.com/r.crane2004/https://twitter.com/FearlessMarket1https://www.tiktok.com/@fearlessmarketer
The episode promises to provide a masterclass in marketing fearlessly, and Randy's insights will inspire and inform entrepreneurs and marketers alike.
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Welcome to another captivating episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast! I'm your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter. Today, we have the privilege of delving into the world of leadership and navigating the complexities of VUCA Times with the insightful Evan Tzivanakis, the author of Leading In VUCA Times.
Embracing Uncertainties
Evan Tzivanakis has been instrumental in empowering countless individuals and businesses to thrive in the face of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in today's dynamic business landscape.
His book emphasizes the challenges of navigating a VUCA landscape and shares practical strategies for leaders facing these uncertainties.
Holistic Perspective
As a capability manager, business consultant, and university lecturer, Evan offers his audience a holistic perspective, a unique blend of practical experience and academic knowledge.
Advice for Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs seeking to lead effectively in today's dynamic business environment, Evan Tzivanakis provides valuable insights and advice, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to thrive in the face of VUCA.
Connect with Evan
You can connect with Evan Tzivanakis on LinkedIn at Evan Tzivanakis' LinkedIn to get a FREE consultation call.
Stay Tuned
Thank you, Evan, for sharing your expertise on leadership in VUCA times! Listeners, check out Evan's book and profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/evantzivanakis-leadershipdevelopment-executivecoaching/ for valuable insights. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories on The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
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The Entrepreneurial You podcast, hosted by Heneka Watkis-Porter, recently featured Peter Schroeder, an award-winning DJ and tech entrepreneur. The episode delved into Peter's journey from the music industry to the world of technology, highlighting his resilience and success despite facing challenges such as a plane crash.
Introduction:
In this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, we had the privilege of hearing from Peter Schroeder, an extraordinary individual who has left an indelible mark on the music and technology industries. From his meteoric rise as a DJ with over 20 platinum records to his groundbreaking venture, Telzio, Peter's story is a testament to passion, innovation, and unwavering determination.
Key Highlights:
- Musical Influence on Entrepreneurship: Peter shared how his background in music profoundly influenced his approach to entrepreneurship, fostering creativity and a unique perspective on innovation.
- Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Business: Despite challenges, Peter successfully steered Telzio through partnerships with industry giants like Facebook, Samsung, and Airbnb, demonstrating his adeptness at merging technology and business.
- Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Peter's strength, exemplified by his continued success after a harrowing plane crash, inspires aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide.
Connect with Peter:
- Instagram: petefox
- Facebook: peterrankschroeder
- LinkedIn: peterrankschroeder
- URL: peterschroeder.com
Conclusion:
Peter's journey from DJ to tech entrepreneur is a compelling narrative of passion, innovation, and triumph over adversity. His story serves as a beacon of inspiration, and we encourage you to explore Telzio to witness the seamless fusion of music and technology. Stay tuned for more captivating episodes on The Entrepreneurial You podcast, where we continue to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit and share empowering stories of success.
Affirmation:
I am a creative force, leading with a vision beyond conventional boundaries. I transform every space I enter and leave a lasting impact on businesses and individuals.
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Welcome to another episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, where we dive into the world of women's hormones and gut health with Lahana Vigliano, the CEO and founder of Nuvitru Wellness. Lahana is a board-certified clinical nutritionist passionate about helping women find the root cause of their symptoms, even if they have been dismissed by healthcare before. Her company, Nuvitru Wellness, specializes in women's hormones and gut health, using functional medicine lab testing to personalize the patient's journey.
In this episode, Lahana shares her insights on:
Inspiration:
Lahana was inspired to specialize in women's hormones and gut health after realizing that her patients' issues tended to fall into two categories: gut health and hormones. She wanted to help women understand that there is a root cause for their symptoms and that they can be addressed through functional medicine.
Functional Medicine Lab Tests: Lahana explains how functional medicine lab tests personalize patients' health by comprehensively understanding their unique needs. These tests help identify hidden root causes and guide the development of personalized treatment plans.
Work-Life Balance: Lahana discusses how her passions for natural remedies and romance books contribute to her work-life balance, allowing her to stay inspired and focused on her mission.
Final Thoughts: Lahana encourages listeners to prioritize their well-being and seek professional help. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes of their symptoms and working towards a personalized, holistic approach to health.
For more information and resources, including FREE classes, visit Nuvitru Wellness's website at
www.nuvitruwellness.com.www.nuvitruwellness.com. Remember to follow Lahana on social media: www.instagram.com/nuvitruwellnesswww.facebook.com/nuvitruwellnesshttps://www.pinterest.com/nuvitruwellness/https://youtube.com/c/nuvitruwellnesswww.nuvitru-wellness.mn.co (private health uncensored community!)https://nuvitruwellness.com/powerwomenwellness (Podcast for women in power to learn wellness routines + habits of other successful women!)
Check out her Power Women Wellness podcast for insights on successful women's wellness routines and habits.
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Jeff Barnes, a former US Navy Nuclear power plant operator, Navy diver, and business growth expert, has a wealth of experience in technology, operations, and marketing. He discussed various aspects of his career and expertise in a podcast interview. Here are the key points from the interview:
When asked about the similarities between his Navy background and tech background, Jeff Barnes highlighted the importance of discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure as common traits that have been valuable in both domains.
Fundamental Principles for Business Scaling
Jeff emphasized the universal applicability of certain fundamental principles in helping businesses scale to 8 and 9-figure valuations. These include the significance of efficient systems, strategic automation, and a strong focus on marketing and operations.
Memorable Success Story
As the chairman of Angel Investors Network, Jeff shared a memorable success story where his guidance significantly contributed to a company's growth and success.
Military Background's Influence on Business and Philanthropy
Jeff discussed how his military background has influenced his approach to business and philanthropy, emphasizing the values of teamwork, leadership, and resilience that he acquired during his time in the Navy.
Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
As a mentor, Jeff often advises aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on continuous learning, strategic planning, and building strong, collaborative teams to achieve success, freedom, and autonomy in their entrepreneurial endeavours.
Final Thoughts
For more information about Jeff Barnes and his work, you can visit his pages:
URL: angelinvestorsnetwork.comX : https://x.com/digievomktgrp?s=21;angelinvestors.comIG : https://instagram.com/digital_evolution_marketing?igshid=MWRmZ2Y5YW54MWE2Nw==FB : https://www.facebook.com/digitalevolutionmarketinggroup?mibextid=LQQJ4dLinkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpbarnes/
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Entrepreneurial You podcast, where we have the pleasure of hosting Mikael Dia, a digital marketing expert and the founder of Funnelytics. In this episode, Mikael shares his insights on scaling businesses and simplifying marketing strategies.
Entrepreneurial Journey and Digital Marketing
Mikael's journey into digital marketing began with his passion for efficient growth. He successfully transformed IIFYM and White Coat Digital, achieving remarkable revenue milestones. Based in Toronto with his family, Mikael's innovative focus catapulted Funnelytics to success, garnering 50,000 users and $1.4 million in revenue within ten months.
Funnelytics and the Idea
Funnelytics is an innovative tool that simplifies marketing by aiding marketers in understanding customer journeys, proving ROI, and optimizing funnels. Mikael recognized the need for a visual tool to help marketers navigate the complex world of digital marketing.
Scaling Businesses to Seven Figures
Some key strategies that contributed to Mikael's success in scaling businesses to seven figures include:
- Focusing on efficiency and growth.
- Building a solid team and delegating tasks.
- Continuously learning and adapting to the evolving landscape.
Future Trends in Digital Marketing
In the dynamic world of digital marketing, Mikael sees the following trends shaping the future:
- Increased focus on data-driven decision-making.
- The rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Greater emphasis on personalization and customer experience.
Contact Mikael Dia
Mikael Dia | LinkedIn;
Funnelytics.io
Final Thoughts
Mikael emphasizes the importance of embracing scalability and simplifying marketing strategies to achieve success. He encourages entrepreneurs to trust their ability to innovate, scale, and market their businesses efficiently, creating a path to sustained success. Thank you to Mikael Dia for sharing his invaluable insights on the customer journey and strategies for scaling to 7 figures. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories on The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Until next time, this is Heneka Watkis-Porter signing off.
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Welcome to another captivating episode of "The Entrepreneurial You" podcast! I'm your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter. Today, we have a franchising virtuoso—Lance Graulich, the esteemed 'King of Franchising.' Let's delve into the enthralling world of franchising and gain invaluable insights from the master himself.
Unveiling the Franchise Dreamland
In this episode, we embark on a thought-provoking journey with Lance Graulich, a franchising trailblazer. Our conversation transcends the ordinary as we explore the intricacies of the franchise universe and unravel the secrets behind its unparalleled success.
Key Discussion Points
- The Inspiration Behind Royalty: Lance shares the driving force that propelled him to become the 'King of Franchising,' shedding light on the passion and vision that fuel his remarkable journey.
- Tales of Triumph: Prepare to be inspired as Lance unveils a memorable success story from his odyssey of transforming individuals into thriving franchise owners. His work's impact resonates through the triumphs of those who have embraced the franchise model.
- Democratizing Business Ownership: Franchising, as elucidated by Lance, serves as a gateway to making business ownership more accessible, particularly for aspiring entrepreneurs. His insights offer a compelling perspective on the inclusive nature of the franchise landscape.
- Forecasting the Franchise Frontier: Peer into the future of the franchising industry as Lance shares his astute observations and prognostications regarding the emerging trends that are set to shape the franchise domain.
- Parting Words of Wisdom: Our journey culminates with Lance's final thoughts, which encapsulate the essence of our conversation and leave an indelible imprint on the entrepreneurial spirit.
Connect with Lance Graulich
Listeners are encouraged to connect with Lance Graulich at
lancegraulich.com and explore the boundless opportunities within the franchise realm. His wealth of knowledge and expertise is a guiding light for those embarking on their franchising odyssey. Listen to his podcast at eyeonfranchising.com or on Instagram at lance.graulich; send the keyword JAMAICA as a direct message to receive the Franchise Finding Formula to learn more about whether a franchise may be for you.
I sincerely thank Lance Graulich for illuminating the path to franchising success. I urge you to embrace the transformative insights shared in this episode and embark on their franchising journey. Until next time, this is Heneka Watkis-Porter signing off.
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Welcome to another episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, where we delve into entrepreneurship and success. I'm your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter, and today, we have a special guest, Michael Tucker, who has revolutionized how entrepreneurs approach income and influence building. Let's dive into the key highlights of our conversation.
Michael Tucker has achieved the extraordinary feat of condensing years of income and influence building into just days for his clients. His innovative approach to virtual events and digital marketing has redefined the traditional timeline for success.
Pivotal Success Story
During our discussion, Michael shared a pivotal moment where his strategies led to an unexpected success story. The impact of his methods goes beyond conventional outcomes, offering a fresh perspective on rapid growth.
Critical Elements for Speedy Growth
Michael outlined the essential elements for entrepreneurs seeking rapid growth that should be the focus of their efforts. His insights provide a roadmap for those looking to expedite their journey towards success in the online business world.
Overcoming Virtual Events and Digital Marketing Hurdles
Many entrepreneurs are concerned about navigating the challenges of virtual events and digital marketing. Michael's tips and strategies offer valuable guidance for overcoming these hurdles, empowering individuals to tackle obstacles confidently.
Final Thoughts
As we concluded our conversation, Michael shared his final thoughts on unleashing the power of rapid growth strategies. His closing remarks encapsulated the essence of our discussion, leaving the audience inspired and motivated to apply these insights to their entrepreneurial pursuits.
Connect with Michael Tucker
Contact: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/officialmichaeltucker/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialmichaeltucker/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theofficialmichaeltucker/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@milliondollarsecretsA free bundle of digital marketing resources is available for those eager to explore the world of virtual events and digital marketing. Claim it here: https://www.virtualstagesecrets.com/; get a free trial to Mike's community by going to www.MillionDollarSecrets.com.
I want to thank Michael Tucker for sharing his invaluable insights with us. I encourage all our listeners to apply these strategies and witness the transformative impact on their influence and income. Stay tuned for more actionable advice on The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Until next time, this is Heneka Watkis-Porter signing off.
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Hello, dear listeners! Today's The Entrepreneurial You podcast episode promises to be off the chain. Today's guest leads Segwik as the Founder and Chief Solutions Architect, transforming it into a beacon of simplicity and efficiency for small businesses navigating the digital age. His story is a vibrant kaleidoscope of music, film, and technology, showcasing a man who continually innovates, inspires, and leaves an indelible mark on the world. We're thrilled to have Pete Romano with us today! Let's make welcome Pete Romano.Contact: FB: https://www.facebook.com/pete.romano.7LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-romano/
What an enlightening conversation! Thank you to Pete Romano for sharing his insights into the intersection of art, technology, and entrepreneurship. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories on The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Until next time, this is Heneka Watkis-Porter, signing off."Stay inspired, keep refining your skills, and tune in for more episodes as we nurture your entrepreneurial spirit, and remember that your journey to success is uniquely yours. For more information, visit our website at henekawatkisporter.com. You'll find show notes and links related to today's episode. Connect with us on social media too! We're active on Heneka Watkis-Porter.
Affirm with me: My journey is unique, and every challenge is an opportunity for growth. I will stay committed to my vision, embrace innovation, and strive for success.
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My guest today is the definitive voice in Millennial finance, specialising in strategies for beating today's tough economic challenges. She is the Author of an award-winning, best-selling new book, The 5-Day Job Search, which helps young professionals get out of student loan debt while finding the ideal job. With over 1 million views on YouTube, her witty approach to tough talk sets her apart. Her candid style cuts through the noise, delivering foolproof advice for real-world challenges. Far from generic tips, her tips focus on practical steps to quickly improve finances, especially for challenges unique to Millennials. Let's make welcome, Annie Yang.Contact: https://amazon.com/stores/Annie-Margarita-Yang/author/B073SPJ71Thttps://bookbub.com/profile/2075636108https://clubhouse.com/@ayfinancialannieyangfinancial_74125https://facebook.com/annieyangfinancialhttps://goodreads.com/author/show/17079336.Annie_Margarita_Yanghttps://instagram.com/annieyangfinancial/https://linkedin.com/company/annieyangfinancial/https://linkedin.com/in/annieyangfinancial/Thank you to Annie Margarita Yang for sharing her invaluable insights on mastering Millennial finances. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories on The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Until next time, this is Heneka Watkis-Porter, signing off."Stay inspired, keep refining your skills, and tune in for more episodes as we nurture your entrepreneurial spirit, and remember that your journey to success is uniquely yours. For more information, visit our website at henekawatkisporter.com. You'll find show notes and links related to today's episode. Connect with us on social media too! We're active on Heneka Watkis-Porter. Affirm with me: My financial journey is vital to my entrepreneurial story. I will build my economic prowess as I forge a path to entrepreneurial success.
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Today, my guest has co-founded multiple companies in sectors ranging from fintech to tourism to sports science. He also held Executive Leadership roles in multinational corporations. Beyond his business success, Adrian is passionate about giving back; as President of the Jamaica Technology and Digital Alliance and Director on many committees for national security, AI, education, and job creation, his goal is to improve the quality of life of all Caribbeans. Over a decade in Executive Leadership, Billions generated for companies using S.T.E.A.M., next stop a Caribbean Space Agency. Let's make welcome, Adrian Dunkley.Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandunkley/And there you have it, an insightful journey into AI with Adrian, a true leader shaping the future. Thank you, Adrian, for sharing your expertise and passion with us today. Until next time, stay curious and keep mastering the future. Until next time, this is Heneka Watkis-Porter, signing off."Stay inspired, keep refining your skills, and tune in for more episodes as we nurture your entrepreneurial spirit, and remember that your journey to success is uniquely yours. For more information, visit our website at henekawatkisporter.com. You'll find show notes and links related to today's episode. Connect with us on social media too! We're active on Heneka Watkis-Porter.Affirm with me: The pursuit of knowledge and the relentless pursuit of my passions can unlock boundless opportunities. I will keep dreaming and innovating.
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Hello, dear listeners! Today's episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast promises to blaze with Zach Oehlman. Born on an Indiana farm, Zach's journey from humble beginnings to a worldwide entrepreneur is inspiring. With a keen eye for value and a talent for seeing potential where others saw none, Zach excelled as a valuation consultant, where his expertise spanned from assessing public companies to the intricate valuation of illiquid, non-marketable assets. His unique skill set became the cornerstone of a thriving real estate investing community and a business ecosystem dedicated to the lifecycle of entrepreneurship: starting, scaling, and selling ventures, then reinvesting the gains into real estate to create lasting wealth. Get ready to delve into the life lessons and insights he gained from traversing the globe and empowering individuals through business acumen. Let's make welcome, Zach Oehlman.Contact: https://www.facebook.com/zach.oehlmanhttps://www.instagram.com/learnandgrowrichnow/https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnandgrowrichrei/membershttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1r7OvuacYkg8PM4bgG7PNhmsnV4EnMEEvGive Away: 1). A free 60-minute call with me to create a plan to retire in 5 years or less.
Thank you, Zach, for sharing your journey and insights!
Listeners, stay tuned for more episodes of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories on The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Until next time, this is Heneka Watkis-Porter, signing off."Stay inspired, keep refining your skills, and tune in for more episodes as we nurture your entrepreneurial spirit, and remember that your journey to success is uniquely yours. For more information, visit our website at henekawatkisporter.com. You'll find show notes and links related to today's episode. Connect with us on social media too! We're active on Heneka Watkis-Porter.
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Welcome to another episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast, where we help you unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. I'm your host , Heneka Watkis-Porter. A warm welcome to all our new listeners and a big up to our dedicated followers – you rock! Today, we have an award-winning keynote speaker and business coach to share his journey.
Today, we're joined by the dynamic Daniel Gomez, an award-winning keynote speaker, business coach, and recipient of the Podcast of the Year award. Daniel's passion is elevating businesses and entrepreneurs to reach their potential through coaching and training programs that deliver epic success. Let's make welcome, Daniel Gomez.Contact Daniel Gomez: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielgomezinspiresInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielgomezinspires/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gomez-3345876/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/danielgomezinspires/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ-JLWWxYjZkLPUHsuCvHQ?view_as=subscriberTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanielInspiresGive Away: Complimentary Discovery Session: https://bit.ly/meetdanielgomezA huge thank you to Daniel Gomez for an inspiring conversation on unlocking the millionaire mindset. If you're ready to embrace success in God's way, this episode is a must-listen! Until next time, stay curious and keep mastering the future. Until next time, this is Heneka Watkis-Porter, signing off."Stay inspired, keep refining your skills, and tune in for more episodes as we nurture your entrepreneurial spirit, and remember that your journey to success is uniquely yours. For more information, visit our website at henekawatkisporter.com. You'll find show notes and links related to today's episode. Connect with us on social media too! We're active on Heneka Watkis-Porter. Affirm with me: I have the makings of a millionaire mind and the heart of a true giver. I will apply these principles, uplift others, and positively impact the world.
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Welcome to another episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast, where we help you unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. I'm your host , Heneka Watkis-Porter. A warm welcome to all our new listeners and a big up to our dedicated followers – you rock! Today, we're diving deep into entrepreneurship with a seasoned business creator and software developer, LeSean Smith. After over a decade as a software executive at tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft, LeSean discovered a unique approach to navigating the entrepreneurial journey. Today, he's the founder of CAGR Investments, applying the power of compound annual growth rate in finances, relationships, and time.
Contact: https://www.instagram.com/lasean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laseansmith/
https://twitter.com/lasean
https://www.youtube.com/lasean
https://lasean.com/
https://cagr.com/
Thank you to LeSean Smith for sharing his invaluable insights on leveraging patterns and compounding growth in our entrepreneurial journeys. If you're hungry for success, take advantage of the gems dropped in this episode! Until next time, stay curious and keep mastering the future. Until next time, this is Heneka Watkis-Porter, signing off."Stay inspired, keep refining your skills, and tune in for more episodes as we nurture your entrepreneurial spirit, and remember that your journey to success is uniquely yours. For more information, visit our website at henekawatkisporter.com. You'll find show notes and links related to today's episode. Connect with us on social media too! We're active on Heneka Watkis-Porter.
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Welcome to The Entrepreneurial You podcast, where we help you to unleash the entrepreneurial spirit in you. I'm your host , Heneka Watkis-Porter. A warm welcome to all our new listeners and a big up to our dedicated followers – you rock! Last week, my guest was Brian Lawrence, a content marketing consultant, educator, and entrepreneur who joined us to share his insights and experiences at the crossroads of innovation.
About The Guest:
Crystal Daye is an award-winning author, international speaker, corporate trainer, and brand strategist. She is the CEO of Daylight Publishers and is on a mission to help new and emerging authors navigate the journey of writing, publishing, marketing, and monetising their books. Crystal is the host of the Daylight Show and the visionary behind the Reach Millions author event and the Kingdom Indie Author Award. She has been featured on numerous local and international platforms and was named a Yahoo Finance top book coach.
Summary:
Crystal Daye, CEO of Daylight Publishers, shares her insights and experiences in empowering authors and unleashing their potential. She discusses the power of storytelling and personal branding, the importance of mindset in promoting and monetising books, and the impact of media exposure on reaching a broader audience. Crystal also highlights the value of books as tools for building credibility, visibility, and income in various industries.
Key Takeaways:
- Crystal's pivotal moment in her authorial journey was becoming an Amazon bestseller within 48 hours of her book's release.
- Her business understanding and passion for personal branding led her to create Daylight Publishers, a platform for aspiring authors.
- Crystal's commitment to servant leadership influences her approach to guiding authors through the writing and publishing process.
- She leverages media exposure to build credibility, reach a broader audience, and generate leads for her coaching and publishing services.
Quotes:
- "Your voice is valuable. Your contribution to your book is valuable." - Crystal Daye.
- "Be willing to invest in yourself and get the help you need to accelerate your success." - Crystal Daye
- "Write a book that solves a problem and be solution-oriented in your approach." - Crystal Daye.
- "Utilise media exposure to build credibility, visibility, and income by having the right systems in place." - Crystal Daye
Thank you, Crystal, for sharing your wisdom and insights with us today. Your dedication to empowering authors goes beyond the pages of a book. For our listeners, connect with Crystal Daye on social media and visit DayeLight Publishers to explore the valuable resources she offers to authors seeking to elevate their writing careers.
Until next time, this is Heneka Watkis-Porter, signing off."Stay inspired, keep refining your skills, and tune in for more episodes as we nurture your entrepreneurial spirit, and remember that your journey to success is uniquely yours. For more information, visit our website at henekawatkisporter.com. You'll find show notes and links related to today's episode. Connect with us on social media too! We're active on Heneka Watkis-Porter.
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Affirm with me: My story matters, and your voice has the power to impact lives. Whether I'm an aspiring author or someone navigating my unique journey, I take inspiration from Crystal's journey and let my light shine. Until next time, keep writing, sharing, and creating positive change.Keep up with me:
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Welcome to The Entrepreneurial You podcast, where we help you to unleash the entrepreneurial spirit in you. I'm your host , Heneka Watkis-Porter. A warm welcome to all our new listeners and a big up to our dedicated followers – you rock! Last week, my guest was Kemal Brown, the visionary force behind the Digita Global Group of Companies. His influence extends beyond boardrooms and corporate landscapes; he is a thought leader and sought-after consultant. My guest today is a content marketing consultant, educator, and entrepreneur who joins us to share his insights and experiences at the crossroads of innovation. From founding Binge Island, a media production agency, to co-founding The Ubuntu Creative Arts Project (The UCAP), his journey is an inspiring tapestry of technical prowess and creative vision. Let's make welcome Brian Lawrence.
Contact Brian Lawrence:
https://www.facebook.com/askbrilawren; https://www.instagram.com/askbrilawren/; https://www.twitter.com/askbrilawren/; https://www.linkedin.com/in/askbrilawren; https://www.youtube.com/@askbrilawren/
Binge Island:
https://www.facebook.com/bingeisland; https://www.instagram.com/bingeisland; https://www.twitter.com/bingeisland; https://www.linkedin.com/company/bingeisland; https://www.youtube.com/@bingeisland/
Give Away: Free 30-minute consultation to 10 business owners to assess their online performance and give them recommendations that they can implement to see significant improvement in getting awareness and engagement for their brands within 30 Days. - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmUWamc5gp4wp5d6mE7nqNrCXq7gDzyIh
Clearly, the fusion of technology and creativity isn't just a business strategy for him—it's a way of life. From Binge Island's cutting-edge media productions to The Ubuntu Creative Arts Project's commitment to nurturing artistic expression, Brian exemplifies the transformative power of blending the analytical and the imaginative. Until next time, stay curious and keep mastering the future. Until next time, this is Heneka Watkis-Porter, signing off."Stay inspired, refine your skills, and watch out for more episodes as we nurture your entrepreneurial spirit. Remember that your journey to success is uniquely yours. For more information, visit our website at henekawatkisporter.com. You'll find show notes and links related to today's episode. Connect with us on social media too! We're active on Heneka Watkis-Porter.
Affirm with me: Innovation knows no bounds when I embrace the duality of our skills and passions. Until next time, stay inspired and keep pushing the boundaries!
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Hello eeryone! Heneka Watkis-Porter here, your host from The Entrepreneurial You podcast and TV show. A warm welcome to all our new listeners and a big up to our dedicated followers – you rock! Last week, my guest was Jarrod Best-Mithcell, a successful B2B & B2C sales practitioner for companies such as Digicel, DHL, Nokia, Microsoft, and Samsung. This week, I will be talking with someone who has embraced the philosophy of “Kaizen,” championing the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Today's guest is the visionary force behind the Digita Global Group of Companies. His influence extends beyond boardrooms and corporate landscapes; he is a thought leader and sought-after consultant, leveraging his profound expertise in communications, business dynamics, digital transformation, and leadership strategies. His insights have resonated with audiences across the globe, having delivered captivating presentations on these subjects across four continents, totalling an impressive two hundred-plus engagements. His journey has earned him prominent features in publications such as Forbes, The Jamaica Gleaner, The Jamaica Observer, and Loop Caribbean. He holds memberships in several professional organizations, including Forbes Business Council: A distinguished platform for top-tier entrepreneurs and executives. Let's make welcome Kemal Brown.
Thank you to Kemal Brown for sharing his invaluable insights and experiences with us today. To our listeners, we hope you found this conversation as enlightening as we did. Don't forget to subscribe for more inspiring conversations with thought leaders from around the globe. Until next time, stay curious and keep mastering the future. Until next time, this is Heneka Watkis-Porter, signing off."Stay inspired, keep refining your skills, and tune in for more episodes as we nurture your entrepreneurial spirit, and remember that your journey to success is uniquely yours. For more information, visit our website at henekawatkisporter.com. You'll find show notes and links related to today's episode. Connect with us on social media too! We're active on Heneka Watkis-Porter.
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The Entrepreneurial You: Episode 333 - Sales Mastery Unleashed: Insights from Jarrod Best-Mitchell
Over the past 17 years, my next guest has been successful in B2B & B2C sales for companies such as Digicel, DHL, Nokia, Microsoft, and Samsung. Since 2019, he has trained hundreds of sales professionals in the Insurance, Finance, FMCG, Real Estate, Media, and Telecoms industries. In addition, he co-founded the only Sales Conference in the Caribbean, Sales as a Profession. He was recognized internationally by Sales-Enablement companies such as Skaled.com as one of LinkedIn's top content creators and social sellers. He was recently invited to write a chapter in Daniel Disney's best-selling book, "The Ultimate LinkedIn Messaging Guide," about the use of video in Sales. Let's make welcome Jarrod Best-Mitchell.
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrodbestmitchell/
www.jarrodbestmitchell.com
Thank you to Jarrod Best-Mitchell for sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience in the sales world. Remember, the journey to sales mastery is a continuous evolution. Stay inspired, keep refining your skills, and tune in for more episodes as we nurture your entrepreneurial spirit, and remember that your journey to success is uniquely yours. For more information, visit our website at henekawatkisporter.com. You'll find show notes and links related to today's episode. Connect with us on social media too! We're active on Heneka Watkis-Porter. Affirm with me: Every step I take towards financial education is a stride towards a brighter future. I've got the power to shape my wealth journey. I will keep learning, growing, and investing in myself! Until next time, stay curious, healthy, and tuned to The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
Affirm with me: I embrace the spirit of sales mastery within me. I am a catalyst for growth, a shaper of relationships, and a relentless learner in the dynamic sales world. Each interaction is an opportunity to make a positive impact. Believe in my potential, trust the process, and watch your success unfold. I've got this!
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The Entrepreneurial You: Episode 332 - Financial Frontiers: Navigating Wealth with Learn Grow Invest, with Jermaine & Renate McDonald
In the last episode, we spoke with Andria Barrett, the Founder of The Diversity Agency and an award-winning Entrepreneur. Her business offers coaching, speaking, training, and consulting services to business owners and non-profit organizations. Today, it's about learning, growing and investing.
My guests today are Jermaine and Renate McDonald, the Founders of Learn Grow Invest, a leading digital-first financial and investor education company, bridging the gap between companies and investors.
They offer a curated selection of content, courses, workshops, and specialized services to propel individuals and companies toward achieving their financial goals. With over 90% of their services delivered remotely or online, they bring financial education and investor relations right to your fingertips.
Contact: jermaine@learngrowinvestclub.com; renate@learngrowinvestclub.com
Thank you for joining us on this insightful journey through the world of finance with the founders of Learn Grow Invest. Remember, the key to unlocking your financial potential is a click away. Stay tuned for more episodes as we explore new economic frontiers together. Until next time, keep nurturing your entrepreneurial spirit, and remember that your journey to success is uniquely yours. For more information, visit our website at henekawatkisporter.com. You'll find show notes and links related to today's episode. Connect with us on social media too! We're active on Heneka Watkis-Porter.
Affirm with me: Every step I take towards financial education is a stride towards a brighter future. I've got the power to shape my wealth journey. I will keep learning, growing, and investing in myself! Until next time, stay curious, healthy, and tuned to The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
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Heneka Watkis-Porter here, your host from The Entrepreneurial You podcast and TV show. A warm welcome to all our new listeners and a big shoutout to our dedicated followers – you're truly the heart and soul of our community! Last week was about Unlocking Prosperity: Investing in the Future of the Caribbean with Damie Sinanan. Damie is in the position of Manager of competitiveness and Export Promotion with the Caribbean Export Development Agency. Today, we're talking about all things advancing diversity.
My guest today is Andria Barrett. Andria Barrett is the Founder of The Diversity Agency and is an award-winning Entrepreneur. Her business offers coaching, speaking, training, and consulting services to business owners and non-profit organizations. She is also a Co-Founder of The Banker Ladies Council, which focuses on helping women-led entrepreneurs through mutual aid and teaching cultural sensitivity.
She serves as a board member of the Culinary Tourism Alliance, PACE (Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education), and Help A Girl Out (HAGO) and has been appointed as a member of Humber College's Program Advisory Committee (PAC).
Andria is a member of the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee with the Peel Regional Police and a famous Judge for awards, including the Canadian SME Awards and Canadian Mortgage Awards. She also leads the SheaMoisture DreamFund Grant program, awarding $50,000 to Black female entrepreneurs in Canada.
The Canadian SME named her one of the Most Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders two years in a row, and she was the 2022 Rotman Family Entrepreneur of the Year.
Connect with Andria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andriabarrett/; https://twitter.com/msandriabarrett; https://instagram.com/msandriabarrett
Give Away: One copy of the book written by Dr. Caroline Hossein
Thank you for joining us today for this enlightening conversation with the incredible Andria Barrett, a true champion of entrepreneurship, diversity, and community empowerment. We hope you found her journey and insights as inspiring as we did.
If you enjoyed today's discussion, please consider subscribing to our podcast and leaving a review. Your feedback is invaluable and helps us continue to bring you meaningful content. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes, where we will continue to explore diverse topics and feature exceptional individuals who are making a difference. Until next time, remember that your unique journey can create positive change. I am wishing you a prosperous and purpose-driven path ahead. Take care, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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Thank you for being a part of our podcast community. Your support fuels my passion, and we can't wait to bring you more exciting guests and discussions in the future.
Affirm with me: I am an unstoppable force of entrepreneurship and empowerment. My journey is filled with purpose, and I embrace each challenge as an opportunity to grow and make a positive impact. I am guided by my passion, driven by my vision, and empowered by my actions. With determination and resilience, I create a world where diversity thrives and opportunities abound. I am a catalyst for change, and my journey leaves a legacy of inspiration and transformation.
Until next time, stay curious, healthy, and tuned to The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
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Hello, everyone! Heneka Watkis-Porter here, your host from The Entrepreneurial You podcast and TV show. A warm welcome to all our new listeners and a big shoutout to our dedicated followers – you're truly the heart and soul of our community! In our previous episode, we delved into Achieving Excellence in General Insurance: Insights from Sheraley Bridgeman. Today, hang around to hear how the Caribbean Export Development Agency is facilitating investment into the region.
My guest today is Damie Sinanan. Damie is the position of Manager – Competitiveness and Export Promotion with the Caribbean Export Development Agency. His major area of focus is trade and export promotion and works very closely with the private sector in the Caribbean. He has over 15 years’ experience in the field of export promotion having previously held posts at exporTT – the official trade promotion agency of Trinidad and Tobago and the Inter-American Development Bank. Damie holds a B.Sc and M.Sc in Economics from the University of the West Indies. He is currently completing his PHD in Economics with U.W.I. St Augustine, with an emphasis on Trade. Today we are going to speak on Caribbean Investment Forum, the epicenter and hub where stakeholders come together to exchange ideas, acquire knowledge, make preparations, and ultimately solidify business and investment agreements that propel the region toward the realization of a dynamic and transformative Caribbean future.
Thank you, Damie Sinanan, for sharing your valuable insights and expertise with us today. It's been an enlightening conversation, and we're excited to witness the incredible developments in the Caribbean region, driven by innovative projects like the hybrid wind and solar farm, the empowering Agro-Industrial Park, and the influx of regional investments. Your perspective has provided a glimpse into the promising future of the Caribbean. To our listeners, stay tuned for more exciting converations, right here on The Entrepreneurial You podast. For more information, visit our website at henekawatkisporter.com. You'll find show notes and links related to today's episode.
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Thank you for being a part of our podcast community. Your support fuels my passion, and we can't wait to bring you more exciting guests and discussions in the future.
Affirm with me: You are capable, resilient, and full of potential. Embrace each day with confidence and determination, knowing that you have the strength to overcome challenges and achieve your goals. Your journey is a testament to your inner power, and you are on the path to success. Keep moving forward with unwavering belief in yourself, and you will continue to make a positive impact on your life and those around you.
Until next time, stay curious, stay healthy, and stay tuned to The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
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Heneka Watkis-Porter here, your host from The Entrepreneurial You podcast and TV show. A warm welcome to all our new listeners and a big shoutout to our dedicated followers – you're truly the heart and soul of our community! In our previous episode, we delved into the world of mastering your finances with Nicole Barham. Today, gear up for an exciting discussion on "Excellence in General Insurance."
My guest today is Sheraley Bridgeman. Sheraley has over 20 years of experience in the general insurance industry spanning various levels, including Account Executive, Corporate Risk Manager, Quality Control Manager, Business Development Manager, and Vice President - Business Development and marketing. She is a goal-oriented team leader with a distinguished career in all areas of general insurance operations, with experience in customer service, operations, training, sales, and marketing. She has a passion for excellence, a sound sales and people management background, and the ability to restructure operations to achieve optimal results and customer delight.
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Thank you for joining us today for this enlightening conversation with Sheraley Bridgeman, a seasoned leader in the general insurance industry. We hope you found her insights into leadership, customer service, and achieving excellence valuable and inspiring.As we wrap up this episode, we encourage you to reflect on the lessons shared here and consider how to apply them to your leadership journey or professional endeavors. Stay tuned for more engaging episodes where we explore topics and personalities that empower and inspire. Remember to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review if you enjoyed today's discussion. Your feedback is essential in helping us bring you more enriching content. Until next time, keep striving for excellence in your leadership endeavors. Take care, and we'll catch you in the next episode! For more information, visit our website at henekawatkisporter.com. You'll find show notes and links related to today's episode.Connect with us on social media too! We're active on Heneka Watkis-Porter, where we share behind-the-scenes content, updates, and sneak peeks of what's coming up next.Thank you for being a part of our podcast community. Your support fuels my passion, and we can't wait to bring you more exciting guests and discussions in the future.Affirm with me: I am a confident and compassionate leader. I inspire others with my vision, guide them with wisdom, and empower them to reach their full potential. My leadership is a force for positive change, and I lead with integrity, empathy, and resilience. Every day, I grow stronger as a leader, making a lasting impact on those I serve and the world around me.Until next time, stay curious, stay healthy, and stay tuned to The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
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Heneka Watkis-Porter here, your host from The Entrepreneurial You podcast and TV show. A hearty welcome to all our newcomers and a big shoutout to our loyal listeners – you rock! In our last episode, I delved deep into the world of strategy and execution with the brilliant Michelle O'Connor. Today, get ready to dive into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of our business journey.
In this episode, we have a finance expert who will transform how you manage your business finances. Nicole Barham, the CEO of Design Your Wealth and creator of 5 Minute Bookkeeper, is here to guide us on a journey from financial stress to financial ease. Get ready to discover her simple yet effective finance systems to help solo-entrepreneurs regain control over their finances and eliminate the tax-time scramble.
Thank you for joining us today for this insightful conversation. We hope you found our discussion with Nicole Barham both informative and inspiring. Remember, taking small, consistent steps in managing your finances can significantly improve your business and personal life. If you enjoyed today's episode, please consider subscribing to our podcast and leaving a review. Your feedback helps us bring you more valuable content. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll continue to explore topics that empower entrepreneurs like you. Until then, take care, stay motivated, and keep chasing your dreams.
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Welcome to The Entrepreneurial You! Heneka Watkis-Porter here, your host from The Entrepreneurial You podcast and TV show. A hearty welcome to all our newcomers and a big shoutout to our loyal listeners – you rock! In our last episode, I dwent solo, giving an update in my curret situation. Today, get ready to dive into strategy and execution.
My guest today is Michelle O'Connor. Michelle has always been passionate about planning, as she believes it's the foresight of achieving one's desired goals. She not only plans on a business level but, being a mother and wife, does so on a day to day basis also. If you have a goal for your life Michelle knows how to help you think Strategically to ensure those goals are met. A believer in following one’s dream even when no one else is cheering you on, Michelle O’Connor has danced to the beat of her drum all the way from the inner city community to creating an abundant life from which she is now giving back to others. Michelle marries her Corporate experience and knowledge in Strategic Planning and Execution along with real life experiences to help Entrepreneurs push towards their goals. Once you decide to go forward towards anything you are passionate about, you will encounter obstacles and this is where her experience comes into play.
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Welcome to The Entrepreneurial You! In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and giving you an exclusive sneak peek into what's been keeping me busy lately. I'll share it all with you, whether it's exciting new projects, personal adventures, or thought-provoking experiences. Join me as I open up about the latest chapter in my journey and provide a glimpse into my world. So, if you've ever wondered what I'm up to when the microphones are off, this episode is your backstage pass to find out. Stay tuned, and let's dive in!
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In episode 324, my guest is Dr. Nadine Wong, a Jamaican-Canadian CEO of the Alabaster Wellness Clinic. Dr. Wong specializes in natural medicine as a board-certified Homeopath, Psychology, Trichology, and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Wong's health and wellness mandates through minerals to find the causation of diseases and disorders. Dr. Wong is an author and the creator of the Alabaster Beauty Ointment beauty cosmetic products, Alabaster Homeopath and Minerals Supplements, and the founder of the Alabaster Gates Children's Charity with the mission to educate children beyond their limitations.
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Greetings, everyone! I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, host of The Entrepreneurial You podcast and TV show. A special welcome to our first-time listeners and a shoutout to our dedicated followers - you are fantastic! Last week I had a lovely conversation with Bryan Clayton, co-founder of GreenPal, an online marketplace that connects homeowners with Local lawn care professionals. I am speaking with a fearless and highly accomplished leadership team coach, strategic advisor, and business guide this week.
In this episode, my guest is Jess Stewart. Jess is a fearless and highly accomplished leadership team coach, strategic advisor, and business guide with a lifetime of hard-won successes. Raised by a Marine Corps pilot on a cattle operation in the mountains, Jess learned the keys to running an entrepreneurial company. Grit, hard work, and no complaining infused a work ethic in Jess that she lives and breathes today. Jess is devoted to helping other entrepreneurs, leadership teams, and companies run better businesses and live better lives.
Contact Jess: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-stewart-4088b416/, Instagram: @jessstewartllc
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Greetings, everyone! I am Heneka Watkis-Porter. I trust you have been enjoying the replay of the TV edition of The Entrepreneurial You. A special welcome to our first-time listeners and a shoutout to our dedicated followers - you are fantastic! This week, I am speaking with the cofounder of an online marketplace that connects homeowners with Local lawn care professionals. But first, I want to express my gratitude to our incredible sponsor, The Jamaica Stock Exchange, for their unwavering support. With that said, let's dive right in and meet our guests. Are you excited? Let's do this!
In this episode, my guest is Bryan Clayton CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, an online marketplace that connects homeowners with Local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 200,000 active users completing thousands of daily transactions.
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Thank you, Bryan, for joining us today and sharing your insights into the remarkable success story of GreenPal. Your entrepreneurial journey and your impact on the lawn care industry are genuinely inspiring.
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Get ready for the most thrilling and inspiring episode yet. It's the explosive season finale of "The Entrepreneurial You"! Randy Makk joins me, Heneka Watkis-Porter, to share his journey.
The Entrepreneurial You - unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit in you!
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Get ready for a sweet treat! 🍫🤤 In Season 2 Episode 5 of The Entrepreneurial You, we're joined by Michelle Smith, the chocolate connoisseur who turned her passion into a successful business.
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In Season 2 Episode 4 of The Entrepreneurial You, we are joined by Rita Hilton, a woman whose love for nature has blossomed into a successful business venture. From Kenya to the United Kingdom and now in Jamaica, Rita's passion for preserving and sharing the beauty she has discovered has led her on an incredible journey.
Join us as we delve into the secrets of her success, sponsored by JPS, Scotiabank, JSIF, Madison Chai, Maxie's Department Stores, Bloozick Media, Hope Botanical Gardens, and Sweetness 'n Tings.
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Get ready, entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts! The third episode of Season 2 of The Entrepreneurial You TV show has arrived! In this episode, you will want to learn from Lynk's CEO, Vernon James.
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Lisanne Hamilton-Chai shares her story of entrepreneurship and gives us some incredible insights into how she made her dreams a reality and built a successful business.This is an excellent chance to learn from some of the best in the business and take your entrepreneurial journey to new heights. Shout out to our amazing sponsors: JPS, JSIF, Bloozick Media, Hope Royal Botanic Gardens, Scotiabank, Madison Chai, Maxie's Department Stores, and Sweetness and Tings for making this season happen.
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Only a few people get the opportunity to impact thousands every year, locally and overseas. My guest stands ready to share his knowledge; he creates and disseminates his methods of standards that will get you certified and accredited.zooming in montageWith me for this entrepreneurial you in the garden is Apostle Courtney McLean, an ambassador to the united nations; he's an international chaplain and a renowned author; he thrives on building bridges for others to cross over on the side of success; he's the founder of two schools. For Apostle Mclean, the learning habits he developed were not by chance.
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Greetings! It's time for another exciting episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, hosted by yours truly, Heneka Watkis-Porter.
In this episode, two industry experts—Coleen Palmer Wright, the eDrive Project lead, and Delano Mighty, Technical Services Officer of Evergo Jamaica—in Jamaica's electric mobility sector will join me. We will discuss the objectives of the eDrive Project and its contribution to building a sustainable electric mobility ecosystem in Jamaica. We'll also delve into the impact of electric mobility on the global automobile industry and the opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship in this field. Later, we will discuss Evergo's entry into Jamaica's electric vehicle charging market and its plans to support Jamaica's National Energy Policy. We'll also explore the types of charging stations they operate, the benefits of their app for customers, and the challenges and opportunities of maintaining and expanding their network in Jamaica.
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Tanis Jorge is a serial tech entrepreneur and author of The Co-founder's Handbook and Founder of The Co-founder's Hub. With over 20 years of building startups, including one tech, "Unicorn," Tanis brings her expertise and experience to founders looking to build and grow a successful business and co-founder partnership.
In this podcast episode, we sit with serial tech entrepreneur and author Tanis Jorge to discuss the key factors contributing to building a successful co-founder partnership. With over 20 years of experience building startups and even having a unicorn, Tanis shares her insights on navigating the highs and lows of working with a co-founder. We delve into the importance of communication, trust, and shared values, as well as the potential pitfalls that can arise and how to avoid them. Whether you're a first-time or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode is packed with valuable advice on cultivating a strong and productive co-founder partnership.
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(0:00:00) - #GirlPower (10 Minutes)
The Entrepreneurial You host, Heneka Watkis-Porter welcomes Shiloh Johnson, the founder and CEO of ComplYant Technology Platform, a digital tax assistant tool. Shiloh is one of only ten black women to raise over ten million dollars in venture capital funding. After acknowledging the sponsors, the conversation shifts to Shiloh's background and the founding of ComplYant Technology Platform. The biggest challenges for small business owners managing taxes are lack of time, accruing late fees, and not treating the business like a business.
(0:09:50) - Taxation for Small Businesses (3 Minutes)
Taxes in America are location-based and multiple tiers of government authorities require payment of taxes and fees. A variety of deductions, grants, and credits are available to small businesses to incentivize economic growth. The registration process for businesses is not as difficult as many people think, and there are services to help guide people through it. Furthermore, budgeting and filing payments are important considerations for small businesses.
(0:12:49) - Securing Funding for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs (6 Minutes)
This portion of the conversation focused on how compliance technology platforms can help small business owners effectively manage their taxes. The platform provides users with an algorithm that can identify the various tax types that apply to their business and calendar those taxes out for the entire year. The platform provides budgeting systems and methods to save money to pay bills. The conversation then shifted to discuss the fundraising process for compliance and strategies for securing VC funding. The speaker advised underrepresented entrepreneurs looking to secure funding for their projects, suggesting that they work on themselves to present themselves confidently.
(0:18:47) - Confidence and Self-Belief in FinTech (8 Minutes)
A discussion on self-confidence and standing out in the business world was explored. It was noted that it is important to enter a room with confidence and not be afraid to be yourself - to be proud of who you are and your own culture. The conversation then shifted to the evolution of compliance since receiving funding and the plans for the future. It was mentioned that the goal is to make compliance simple for small business owners, with a focus on making it easy for them to answer yes or no questions and move on with their day.
(0:26:33) - Benefits of Compliance (8 Minutes)
Confidence plays a major role in securing funding for small businesses. This chapter explored the importance of fraud protection and compliance in the FinTech industry and discussed the impact of technology on small businesses. The conversation also focused on the lack of representation of Black women in the FinTech industry and how the founder of Compliance (Shiloh Johnson) is working to make a positive impact. Finally, listeners get a coupon code for a free trial of the Compliance product, as well as an invitation to send feedback and connect with the host on social media.
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(0:00:00) - Non-Technical Course Creator (13 Minutes)
This week's episode features Alyssa Marshall, the cofounder of Owwlish, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) that helps non-technical creators embed online courses into their websites without the help of a developer. Alyssa shares the story of how she went from being a dentist to becoming an entrepreneur. She explains that while studying dentistry; she was exposed to Tim Ferriss' audiobook, which opened her eyes to the world of entrepreneurship and started her dreaming of alternative paths for her future. Alisa and her husband then brainstormed ways to make the process of managing an online course easier for her, which led to the creation of Owwlish.
(0:12:40) - Building Software for Nontechnical People (7 Minutes)
Owwlish, a learning management platform, was created to give nontechnical people an easier way to create and set up online courses without the need for a developer. It allows users to embed courses into their website with a snippet of code, without having to manage a second website experience for their course learners. Amish is the only platform that integrates with all nontechnical platforms, like Wix, Squarespace and Webflow, to help people to get their courses online without a lot of technical hassle.
(0:19:36) - Seamless Software Experiences (6 Minutes)
This conversation discusses the amount of development effort and thought that goes into creating software, and how that's often taken for granted. The speaker brings in their background as a former dentist to explain how this experience has influenced their approach to developing an educational platform - namely, their awareness of the user experience and their understanding of the needs of course creators. They also discuss how the 'reality distortion field' of Steve Jobs enabled him to create the Apple products we know and love.
(0:25:18) - Creating an Online Course (11 Minutes)
This conversation covers two main topics: attention to detail and working with people. Attention to detail is essential in dentistry, as a millimetre can be the difference between successful treatment and failure. The speaker also talks about perfectionism and how to shift it to 80% good enough. Working with people involves reading between the lines to understand their hopes, dreams, needs, and fears. Finally, advice is given to those wanting to create an online course but have limited technical knowledge: start simple, give yourself a tight deadline and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
(0:36:38) - Software Development (5 Minutes)
Alyssa Marshall, one of the people behind the SaaS 'Owwlish', speaks about the gradual process of improving the user experience. Alyssa shares it is necessary to take a step forward and get user input to continue making improvements. It is also important to keep up with the standards of other platforms as they improve. Alyssa is passionate about her business and is excited to see what her audience can achieve with courses. To support our audience, she is offering two months free of Owwlish to listeners: Landing page: owwlish.com/heneka
(0:41:34) - Entrepreneur New Podcast (1 Minute)
This episode featured a conversation with Alyssa Marshall, and the topics discussed included improvements on an existing product. The speaker then encouraged the listener to share their thoughts on the podcast and provided contact information and a website to find more information. The episode concluded with a scripture from Proverbs 3:5-6.'
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Scaling Remote Staffing
This episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast featured Rob Buffington, the owner of an accounting firm and a remote staffing company servicing homeowners association management companies. Rob discussed his journey into remote staffing and his strategies for managing employees remotely. He also reflected on his experiences in the property management space and explained how his early mistakes with employees led to successes with remote staffing. Additionally, Rob shared his thoughts on the Jamaican culture and the importance of providing support for employees
The Benefits of Remote Staffing
This conversation focuses on recognizing when something is wrong and how to effectively level up. It is discussed that the golden rule does not always apply when it comes to treating employees, as they often need the structure, check-ins, and training that the speaker does not. It is also discussed that when looking to make a change, it is best to look at it from the outside as if starting from scratch. The conversation then shifts to the advantages of remote staffing, specifically in Mexico with its proximity to the United States and the pleasant customer service experience customers receive when speaking with employees.
Remote Staffing Solutions for Businesses
This conversation explored the idea of remote positions and the potential cost savings associated with these positions. The speaker discussed ways to view a job description in a new way and consider whether technology automation or AI could be used to fill the role. They emphasized the need to go back to the basics when considering a new hire and explore all possible options, including remote positions. The speaker also discussed their company's role as a headhunter and the services they provide to clients, such as payroll taxes, health insurance, and benefits.
Giving Back Through Business
In this episode, the speaker discusses why giving back is important to him and the projects he is involved with. These include an orphanage in Guadalajara, Mexico, an organization that manufactures shoes for children in developing countries, and a foundation that educates young people about human trafficking. The speaker explains that businesses should be charitable with their profits and not their business and that charity and business principles can go hand in hand. Finally, the speaker stresses the importance of knowing what work product is expected and measuring it rather than micromanaging hours for remote staff.
The Benefits of Learning From Mistakes
This conversation focuses on the learnings and experiences of the speaker with Rob Buffington and how it relates to staffing issues. The speaker reflects on their own mistakes of wanting employees to be like them and not taking the time to teach.
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Scaling a Digital Business
'The Entrepreneurial You' welcomes Gaurav Sharma, the founder and CEO of Attrock, a results-driven digital marketing company. Gaurav shares his journey of growing his agency from a five-figure to a seven-figure income in just two years, increasing leads by ten times, conversion rate by 2.8 times and traffic to 300,000 per month through content marketing, SEO, influence marketing, landing page optimization, sales funnel, and LinkedIn. Gaurav shares his experience of working with SaaS businesses, local businesses, and e-commerce brands to help them grow their traffic, leads, sales, and authority.
Scaling a Business Team
This episode follows the journey of an entrepreneur who shares his experience of starting an agency in 2012. He realized that most agencies were just selling silver and gold packages, but not taking care of clients. He decided to start selling custom packages and began with one person on his team. By 2020, the team had grown to forty people and the entrepreneur was able to scale his success. They discussed customer relation management (CRM) and the unique selling proposition (USB), which helped the entrepreneur to build a successful agency.
Inbound and Outbound Lead Generation Strategies
This episode discussed the importance of inbound lead generation compared to outbound lead generation. It was explained that outbound lead generation is focused on personalized emails and follow-ups sent to a validated email database, while inbound lead generation is about building a brand through webinars, podcasts, blog posts and guest posts. The buyer persona is primarily focused on software companies and e-commerce businesses in the US and Europe, and the return on investment for inbound lead generation is higher but takes longer.
Creating a Successful Digital Agency
We explore the importance of emotional and financial support for developing a successful digital marketing agency. The speaker and his team focus on creating a comfortable environment for their team, building trust between team members, and using timesheets and attendance software for tracking productivity. The speaker also emphasizes the need for building relationships with clients and avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach. Finally, contact details are provided for listeners interested in reaching out to the speaker for further information.
Growing and Improving Client Relationships
Here we look at the success story of Guarav and the knowledge he was able to take from his experience at a digital agency and improve upon it. Guarav's focus is on building and improving client relationships, tailored to their individual needs. The episode ends with an invitation for feedback and a reference to the scripture, “Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp." Psalms 147:7
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Chapter Summaries:(0:00:00) - Advocating for Body Positivity (11 Minutes)
In this episode of the Entrepreneur You podcast, host Anika Middleton-Pearson engages in a conversation with Salihi Selami, a beauty expert who uses her platform to advocate for body positivity, clean beauty, and sustainability. They discuss Selami's company, Sugar Sugar Wax, and how it was created to provide an easy hair removal system that anyone can use. Selami also shares her experiences with the Jamaican culture and its embrace of slow living and positivity. They go on to discuss body positivity and how it can affect confidence issues, especially in hair removal.
(0:10:36) - Empowering Beauty and Environmental Consciousness (9 Minutes)This conversation dives into the importance of creating a product with a message of empowerment, inclusivity, and environmental consciousness. The speaker discusses how the idea of creating a product stemmed from recognizing the need to make conscious consumer decisions and the need to set an example. The speaker then describes the process of product development, with a focus on the ideation phase. They discuss the challenge of coming up with ideas and the importance of being aware of the product's impact on the environment.
(0:20:04) - Creating a Product (12 Minutes)This conversation focuses on developing a successful product. They give attention to the importance of conducting market research and understanding user experience in order to create a competitive edge. We also discussed prototyping, with the example of a sugar wax product being used to illustrate the importance of creating a product that is significantly better than existing products. It highlighted the importance of first impressions, with the suggestion that a product must be 'market ready' rather than 'half-baked' in order to build a loyal customer base.
(0:31:41) - Product Development in the Beauty Industry (7 Minutes)In this episode, Salome discusses her journey from coming up with the idea of a beauty product to the successful product launch. She shares the various challenges she faced, such as sourcing ingredients, prototyping, testing, and partnering with a lab. Salome also encourages entrepreneurs to start small and go into it with a lot of heart, as the beauty industry is highly competitive and takes a lot of hard work. She shares ways to connect with her on social media and invites listeners to reach out if they have questions.
(0:38:55) - Approaching the Beauty Industry With Heart (3 Minutes)In this episode, the speaker discussed the importance of making a good first impression in the beauty industry. It is essential to create something perfect from the start that will help you build a strong customer relationship. The speaker shared tips on how to stay connected with the podcast and upcoming topics. To end the episode, the speaker shared a scripture from Psalm 7:17.
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Exploring Real Estate
'The Entrepreneurial You' covers tips for real estate beginners with a conversation with Luke Andrews, a real estate entrepreneur. Luke shares his story of how he got started in real estate, the low barrier to entry into the industry, and how many people enter the business looking for good money and flexible hours without realizing the actual work involved. The episode also includes a word from the sponsor 'The Jamaica Stock Exchange', which is voted by Bloomberg as the best-performing stock market globally.
The Need for Collaboration in Entrepreneurship
This conversation discusses the realities of being an entrepreneur and how flexible hours don't necessarily mean optional hours. Advice is shared on how to become a real estate agent and how to be a successful investor. It is highlighted that it is important to focus on value and not on the split, and also to not have an overly arrogant attitude when starting. It is also mentioned that it is important to be vulnerable and to ask for help, as no one can stand alone. Lastly, it discusses how to get people to help you in getting what you want
Real Estate Investing Win
The speaker discusses the importance of finding a good business partner, sharing their experience of how one opportunity led to the purchase of forty rental properties. He also highlights the importance of leveraging their first deal and how it lead to financial gain, as well as providing intangible experiences and knowledge. He emphasizes the importance of seeking the advice of people who have done it before and his and his partner's shared goal to provide quality and affordable housing for as many people as possible.
Real Estate Investing
This episode focuses on the realities of real estate investing and the importance of avoiding common mistakes. The speaker encourages being proactive in the investment process, asking questions and thinking outside the box. They also share their journey and have written a book to help others avoid the same mistakes they made. The book is free to download and is available at ten investormistakes.com. The episode also encourages vulnerability as a key to success and has several calls to action to follow the podcast, connect with the speaker, and access their coaching services.
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Give Away: e-books: One is for people looking to invest in real estate; the other is for real estate agents who are new to the industry. 10investormistakes.com
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According to the Scriptures: “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds." Psalms 9:1 NIV
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Exploring the Power of Challenger Brands
The Entrepreneurial You podcast discusses the concept of a 'challenger brand' with Mike Sullivan, the president and CEO of Loomis, the US leading challenger brand advertising company. Sullivan defines a challenger brand as any brand that is not the market leader and outlines the three states of a challenger brand: state of the market, state of mind, and state of readiness. He then discusses the importance of humility and focus when it comes to competing in the market, and the importance of talking to customers to identify positioning in the market.
The Power of Challenger Brands
Underdogs' in the market can have a competitive advantage over category leaders by flying under the radar, being underestimated and being more nimble. Inspired stories of challenger brands succeeding against all odds gives us hope. Companies like Dollar Shave Club Warby Park, Red Bull and REI have all been successful in their respective markets by understanding their customer base, hiring people who are like their customer base and reflecting that back to their customers. An example of this is REI, which shut all its stores on Black Friday to support its environmentally conscious customers.
Strong Brand Through Values
This conversation focuses on the importance of culture in building a strong brand and how leaders can define, build and maintain their culture. Examples of successful brands that have stuck to their values, such as Chick-fil-A and their founder Truett Cathy, are provided. It is suggested that leaders need to get clarity on their brand and their values and be willing to take calculated risks. It is also suggested that leaders should take time to listen to their customers, peers, competitors and their intuition to get clarity and make decisions. The importance of having a trusted network of peers and advisors is also discussed.
Challenger Brands
This conversation focuses on the topic of building challenger brands. Mike Sullivan, President and CEO of Lewis, a leading advertising agency, encourages dreamers and believers to take risks and invest in themselves, regardless of their current situation. He advises aligning oneself with others who have already succeeded and listening to one's heart. He also mentions his book, The Voice of the Underdog: How Challenger Brands Create Distinction by Thinking Culture First, co-authored with Michael Tuggle.
Contact Mike: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOOMISagency; https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltuggle; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theloomisagency
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According to the Scriptures: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." Psalms 107:1 NIV
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome to my live audience viewing on Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube; to my regular listeners big up yourselves, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Over the past few weeks, I have had conversations around Design Centred Entrepreneurship; Running a Fulfillment Centre in China; Leveraging Private Equity to Build a Winning Global Business; Becoming...The Complete Man and so much more. This week, I am excited about talking with a teenager who is already making waves in trying to solve the problem of hunger through his charitable organization.
My guest on episode 306 of The Entrepreneurial You is Camden Francis. Camden is an 18-year-old entrepreneur at heart who founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called Beyond the Crisis. Camden is currently working on a Tech start-up with a friend from Harvard. Already a talented public speaker, he has spoken on the Drew Barrymore Talk Show about his nonprofit and been on Bloomberg’s radio podcast and other podcasts including NPR's All Things Considered. Furthermore, Camden has also been interviewed by larger news channels such as CBS and PBS.
Contact Camden: www.beyondthecrisis.org
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According to the Scriptures: “Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.” 1 Chronicles 29:13 NIV
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with Irina Poddubnaia. Irina is a SAAS founder and a business consultant specializing in Operations and Processes Optimization. This week, I am excited about talking with the Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Chief Entrepreneurship Officer at Ball State University.
My guest on episode 305 of The Entrepreneurial You is Michael Goldsby. Mike is Stoops Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Chief Entrepreneurship Officer at Ball State University and co-author of Design-Centered Entrepreneurship which provides a research-driven, step-by-step approach to creative problem-solving.
Contact Mike: https://www.facebook.com/Mind2Momentum; https://www.instagram.com/mind2momentum/; https://twitter.com/Mind2Momentum; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnVg8O0YVEX8Yj1HBTvyGBg; https://www.linkedin.com/company/mind2momentum
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According to the Scriptures: “Those who sacrifice thank offerings honor me, and to the blameless I will show my salvation.” Psalms 50:23 NIV
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with Theodore (Ted) Clark. Ted is a businessman, entrepreneur, and investor with over 40 years of experience as a senior executive in both public and private equity-owned speciality chemicals companies. This week, I am excited about talking with a SAAS founder and a business consultant specializing in Operations and Processes Optimization. Before I bring her on, I have to thank The Jamaica Stock Exchange.
My guest on episode 304 of The Entrepreneurial You is Irina Poddubnaia. Irina is a SAAS founder and a business consultant specializing in Operations and Processes Optimization. Irina has over eight years of experience in eCommerce with its different challenges and obstacles, from running a fulfilment centre in China, where she lived for over two years launching her software @TrackMage. @TrackMage allows eCommerce stores 5-10% extra sales by simplifying the customer experience. With TrackMage, the customers can track their products on the platform, the system does the upsell and then automatic follow-ups for reviews.
Contact Irina: Website https://trackmage.com/; Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trackmage/; LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/trackmage/; Twitter https://twitter.com/TrackMage; Facebook Page https://web.facebook.com/trackmage/; YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxA1xlANK5j0jdQc02a99rg
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According to the Scriptures: “Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.” Psalms 107:22
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with Purdeep Sangha. Purdeep is the world’s leader in Complete Strategic Advising. He is an award-winning author of “The Complete Man” and the TV show host of “Mind Your Own Business.” He’s also an entrepreneur, speaker and podcaster. This week, I am excited about talking with a businessman, entrepreneur, and investor with over 40 years of experience as a senior executive in both public and private equity-owned speciality chemicals companies. Before I bring him on, I have to thank The Jamaica Stock Exchange.
My guest on episode 303 of The Entrepreneurial You is Theodore (Ted) Clark. Ted is a businessman, entrepreneur, and investor with over 40 years of experience as a senior executive in both public and private equity-owned speciality chemicals companies. Starting as a shipping clerk, he rose through the ranks, to become President & CEO of Products Research & Chemical Corporation (PRC), a global leader in aircraft and construction sealants and coatings. His new book, Buy and Build CEO: Leveraging Private Equity to Build a Winning Global Business, chronicles Clark’s 14-year adventure in high-stakes, high-reward business.
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According to the Scriptures: “Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.” Psalms 107:22
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Becoming...The Complete Man
It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with Brittany Thompson. Brittany offers 7+ years of corporate experience in online business management, business strategy, outsourcing, and project management. This week, I will talk with the world’s leader in Complete Strategic Advising, an award-winning author, TV show host, entrepreneur, speaker and podcaster. Before he joins me, I have to thank The Jamaica Stock Exchange. Here is a word from the JSE for sponsoring the show.
My guest on episode 302 of The Entrepreneurial You is Purdeep Sangha. Purdeep is the world’s leader in Complete Strategic Advising. He is an award-winning author of “The Complete Man” and the TV show host of “Mind Your Own Business.” He’s also an entrepreneur, speaker and podcaster. He is widely known as “The Strategist For Businessmen” and teaches men how to become THE COMPLETE MAN. His mission is to help men grow their businesses massively, increase their fulfilment in life and improve their relationships with their wives and kids. He is the founder behind the movement of men becoming mindful alpha males. Men who experience complete victory and have it all!
Give Away: Listen to get Free digital audio and ebook of The Complete Man
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According to the Scriptures: “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:57
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Maximizing the Human Potential Through Coaching
It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with Omni Casey. Omni has been a real estate investor, broker, and coach for nearly 20 years who has a passion for building wealth and helping others achieve financial freedom. This week, I will talk with an expert in the online business arena. Before she joins me, I have to thank The Jamaica Stock Exchange for sponsoring the show.
My guest on episode 301 of The Entrepreneurial You is Brittany Thompson. Brittany offers 7+ years of corporate experience in online business management, business strategy, outsourcing, and project management. She is also a business coach, accountability partner, owner of Brit MVP, and founder of The OBM Mastermind. Brittany helps solopreneurs, professionals, and small businesses identify, design and delegate processes to save time and generate more leads.
Give Away: Listen for Coupon codes for project management software templates.
Contact Brittany: https://www.instagram.com/britmvp/
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According to the Scriptures: “always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:20
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Let's Talk Financial Freedom Through Real Estate
It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with Will Russell, the CEO of Russell Marketing, specializing in e-commerce launch marketing, which has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs validate their ideas and execute successful launches. This week, I am speaking with a real estate investor, broker, and coach for nearly 20 years Before I bring him on, I have to thank The Jamaica Stock Exchange.
My guest on episode 300 of The Entrepreneurial You is Omni Casey. Omni has been a real estate investor, broker, and coach for nearly 20 years who has a passion for building wealth and helping others achieve financial freedom. Omni has coached hundreds of real estate investors, real estate agents and clients alike to create and execute a plan to grow their real estate business, grow their investment portfolio, or both. Omni’s focus is to help every team member achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. Over the years, he has moved away from a traditional Broker role and now plays the roles of Financial Freedom Coach, Dream Advocate and Legacy Building Strategist.
Give Away: One signed copy of the book The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club won by Venoo Morgan for actively engaging on Facebook during the live recording.
Contact Omni:https://www.instagram.com/omnitheinvestorguy/ https://twitter.com/OmniInvestorGuy
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According to the Scriptures: "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
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Last week I spoke with the founder and co-host of the Next Level University podcast. Early in his life, Kevin found “success”, but after a brush with suicide, he realised he wasn´t living the life he truly wanted. This week, I am speaking with someone who specializes in e-commerce launch marketing. Before I bring him on, I have to thank The Jamaica Stock Exchange. Here is a word from the JSE; after that, I will introduce my guest and get our conversation going.
My guest on episode 299 of The Entrepreneurial You is Will Russell. Will is CEO of Russell Marketing, specializing in e-commerce launch marketing, which has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs validate their ideas and execute successful launches. He has been featured in Business Insider, Forbes, Crain’s New York, Indiegogo, StartUp Nation and more. His new book is Launch in 5: Take Your Idea from Lightbulb Moment to Profitable Business in Record Time.
Connect with Will Russell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willrussellmktg/; https://twitter.com/willrussell87
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with Jason Byer who leads marketing and partnerships at crowdspring.com. Jason has reviewed the brands of thousands of businesses to help them increase revenue through Crowdspring, which is an online design and branding platform. This week, I am curious, as I will be talking with someone, who, after a brush with suicide, realised he wasn´t living the life he truly wanted. Before we get to that, I want to express gratitude to The Jamaica Stock Exchange, who continues to support this podcast and has been since 2017 when I started.
My guest on episode 298 of The Entrepreneurial You is Kevin Palmieri. Kevin is the founder and co-host of the Next Level University podcast. Early in his life, Kevin found “success”, but after an attempted suicide, he realised he wasn´t living the life he truly wanted. He became passionate about self-improvement and decided to make it his purpose in life to impact as many people as possible by becoming a role model podcaster and speaker. His podcast is one of the top 100 with over 1000 episodes and is listened to in over 125 countries.
PODCAST REVIEW: Heneka is the Real Deal: I am really inspired by Heneka's work with this platform. Her energy and passion come through in each episode. I started as a guest and now I am a big fan and continued listener. Keep up the excellent work! Keisha B Money Maven, Jamaican based in Canada
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According to the Scriptures: “I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise you.” Psalms 35:18
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with Simon Caruso, a university drop-out, who began his career in the telecommunications industry. His feelings of dissatisfaction and unfulfillment led him on a journey of investing $100,000 and 10,000 hours over the past six years to discover how to find his niche. This week, I am speaking with someone who has reviewed the brands of thousands of businesses to help them increase revenue. Before I start, please thank those who make this podcast a success. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange, whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Get Organized - successful businesses rely on proper organization. The level of organization can either make or break your business. Without organization, tasks can pile up, and you can lose valuable money and time.
My guest on episode 297 of The Entrepreneurial You is Jason Byer. Jason leads marketing and partnerships at crowdspring.com and has reviewed the brands of thousands of businesses to help them increase revenue. crowdspring is an online design and branding platform.
PODCAST REVIEW: Lots of great ideas and things to learn here. Heneka is very relatable-- and I love her accent! @CNeilson30, USA
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is to Set Investing Rules For Yourself:
It can be easy to invest on impulse, especially for new investors. That’s why you need to frame your buy and sell rules before you buy. Don’t make impulsive decisions. Control your emotional behaviour in the market. When you stick to your own rules you’ll be far more likely to see a positive outcome.
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According to the Scriptures: "Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!" Psalms 95:2
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with a seasoned investor and a real estate industry leader, Peter Vekselman about Getting Started in the Real Estate Industry. This week, I am speaking with a brilliant mind of Australian origin. Before I start, please thank those who make this podcast a success. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange, whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Invest - investing is necessary for every business; it includes investing in yourself (gaining the knowledge and skills to run your business), investing in your products and services, tools, and marketing to maintain and grow your business; investing in stocks to generate extra revenue to grow your business financially and more.
My guest on episode 296 of The Entrepreneurial You is Simon Caruso. Simon is the host of 'The Limitless Man' podcast, coach, and speaker in actualising our limitless potential - transitioning people from mundane and unrewarding lives to being in alignment with their core values and purpose. A university dropout, Simon began his career in the telecommunications industry. His feelings of dissatisfaction and unfulfillment led him on a journey of investing $100,000 and 10,000 hours over the past six years to discover how to find his niche. Simon is passionate about educating others on how to do the same.
PODCAST REVIEW: This is an interesting and informative podcast. I will be taking action! Debsmc, USA
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is to Check in with your portfolio regularly:
It's important that you review your portfolio periodically, once or twice a year should be sufficient, and prune nonperforming assets. Avoid the invest it and forget it syndrome. Hold on to market leaders and shed laggards in your portfolio. If you want a winning portfolio don’t underestimate the value of reviewing your investments and eliminating your poor assets.
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According to the Scriptures: “I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.” Psalms 69:30
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I had an insightful conversation with an expert who coaches executives & entrepreneurs to become the top 1% of communicators in their industry Before. Brenden Kumarasamy did provide practical tips to overcome stage fright and the fear of public speaking. This week, I am excited about talking with a seasoned investor and a real estate industry leader. Before I bring him on, please thank those who make this podcast a success. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange, whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Invest - investing is necessary for every business; it includes investing in yourself (gaining the knowledge and skills to run your business), investing in your products and services, tools, and marketing to maintain and grow your business; investing in stocks to generate extra revenue to grow your business financially and more.
My guest on episode 295 of The Entrepreneurial You is Peter Vekselman. Peter is a seasoned investor and has been a leader in the real estate industry for over 30 years. He has successfully done over 3,600 deals. Today, he leads a team of real estate professionals who continue to close deals across the country. Peter’s passion is breaking down the barriers that hold people back from becoming real estate investors. He eliminates virtually every obstacle through partnering on deals. Peter provides 100% of the capital and brings his expertise & world-class team to partner on closing deals actively.
PODCAST REVIEW: TotallyValue-Focused! Some people go on and on about “How they are going to help you to...” Not Heneka Watkis-Porter on The Entrepreneurial You Podcast. Every 30-minute episode is jam-packed with practical, valuable advice. Bet you will be listening to each episode more than once! Devrhoid Davis, Founder, Caribbean Value Investor Corporation
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Contact Peter: https://www.facebook.com/PeterVekselmanCoach; https://www.instagram.com/petervekselman/; https://www.youtube.com/user/InvestmentReal
Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is to Shift your investing strategy to focus on quality companies:
A sound investment strategy during a recession is to look for companies that maintain strong balance sheets or steady business models despite the economic headwinds. Some examples of these companies include utilities, basic consumer goods conglomerates, and defence stocks.
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According to the Scriptures: “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Psalms 100:4
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I had an insightful conversation with an expert who coaches executives & entrepreneurs to become the top 1% of communicators in their industry Before. Brenden Kumarasamy did provide practical tips to overcome stage fright and the fear of public speaking. This week, I am excited about talking with a seasoned investor and a real estate industry leader. Before I bring him on, please thank those who make this podcast a success. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange, whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Get Organized - successful businesses rely on proper organization. The level of organization can either make or break your business. Without organization, tasks can pile up, and you can lose valuable money and time.
My guest on episode 294 of The Entrepreneurial You is Brenden Kumarasamy. Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become the top 1% of communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel, MasterTalk, to provide free access to communication tools for everyone worldwide.
PODCAST REVIEW: A boost for your productive muscles: Loved the point of view that Heneka brings to this podcast. Yes, many podcasts out there talk about creating a plan for yourself and then following through, but what makes this podcast special is that the host keeps the specific listener in mind with the topics. She targets entrepreneurs from the Caribbean, and as someone who's from the Caribbean islands myself, I know that we approach learning a bit differently than someone from the States. Her guests are from all over the world and provide a much broader perspective on getting stuff done. I'll be tuning in regularly! alexcpds, USA
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is Learn From Great Investors:
Education is key in sharpening your investment strategy. The best way to gain knowledge in an area you want to be successful in is to learn from someone who is an expert in that area. Do your research on some outstanding investors such as Graham, Fisher, Buffet, Templeton, and Lynch and how they made their fortunes. Each one has dramatically exceeded market performance. Learn and understand their innovative ways to analyze and pick up securities. Learn from great experts.
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with Glenn Gardone, a successful entrepreneur living the sweet life. He is one of the partners of Red Chocolate... This week, I am speaking with a Transformational Coach, speaker, and author. Before she joins me, please thank those who make this podcast a success. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange, whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Invest - investing is necessary for every business; it includes investing in yourself (gaining the knowledge and skills to run your business), investing in your products and services, tools, and marketing to maintain and grow your business; investing in stocks to generate extra revenue to grow your business financially and more.
My guest on episode 293 of The Entrepreneurial You is Jeanine Thompson. Jeanine is a Transformational Coach, speaker, and author whose breadth of knowledge and experience spans multiple disciplines and professional expressions, from clinical psychotherapy to global business to advancing spiritual growth. She shares her journey and how others can reach their full potential in her first book, 911 From Your Soul.
PODCAST REVIEW: Fantastic! great interesting podcast, very informative! LocoNewman
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is, There are always investing opportunities, even in a recession:
Investors should avoid investing in highly leveraged, cyclical, or speculative companies, as these companies pose the most significant risk of doing poorly during tough economic times. A better recession strategy is investing in well-managed companies with low debt, good cash flow, and strong balance sheets. Counter-cyclical stocks do well in a recession and experience price appreciation despite the prevailing economic headwinds.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Brittany Thompson. What's the standout moment for you today? Send us your feedback at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com or on social media @henekawatkisporter. Remember to follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app or connect with me for all things Podcasting at henekawatkisporter.com
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with an award-winning publicist, Tracy Lamourie, about effective public media relations. This week, I am excited about talking with a successful entrepreneur living the sweet life. Before I bring him on, please thank those who make this podcast a success. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange, whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Research your Competition: You need to analyze your competition. You can’t be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. Do your research; you may find that there may be products and services you can offer your clients/customers that your competitors do not.
My guest on episode 292 of The Entrepreneurial You is Glenn Gardone. Glenn has over 30 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry through a diverse mix of roles that have led his journey to become a successful entrepreneur at this point in his career. Glenn began his career at 4 of the top CPG companies in the world in various positions such as sales, marketing, and finance. Glenn’s continuing work has made him an award-winning entrepreneur with successful brands throughout the United States. He’s made millions in return over the past few years, but most importantly, he’s travelled the world to spread his message to inspire others.
PODCAST REVIEW: Totally Value-Focused! Some people go on and on about “How they are going to help you to...” Not Heneka Watkis-Porter on The Entrepreneurial You Podcast. Every 30-minute episode is jam-packed with practical, valuable advice. Bet you will be listening to each episode more than once.! Devrhoid Davis, Founder, Caribbean Value Investor Corporation.
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is Invest Small Amounts Regularly:
You don't have to be rich to begin investing. And that's the truth. Don’t try to invest a large amount all at once. When it comes to investing, "one one coco coco full basket." A little on a regular basis goes a far way. Start small, work with what you have, and invest regularly. With time your investments will grow into something substantial.
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with Julia Langley about "The Secrets to Commanding Confident Performances." This week, I am excited about my guest, an award-winning publicist, as we are about to talk about effective and public media relations. Before I bring her on, please thank those who make this podcast a success. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange, whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well. Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Research your Competition: You need to analyze your competition. You can’t be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. Do your research; you may find that there may be products and services you can offer your clients/customers that your competitors do not. My guest on episode 291 of The Entrepreneurial You is Tracy Lamourie. Tracy, a high-profile international award-winning publicist, is the Founder and Managing Director of Lamourie Media Inc., Featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, The Hollywood Times, NBC TV, and other major media. Tracy works across borders and industries, from major entertainment projects to small businesses. Recognized by media around the world for her 20-year campaign that ultimately helped free an innocent man from death row to her work, getting clients significant media attention. Tracy was also recognized as the "Most Influential International Media and PR Specialist - 2022" by the Corporate Excellence Awards. PODCAST REVIEW: Great podcast, very niche!! John Lee Dumas is involved in your Podcast! Very cool! Excellent niche podcast, well done, very informative and easy to listen to.! BB1888 If you wrote a review send me an email at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com let me know so I can shout you out right here on the show! Contact Tracy: http://www.lamouriemedia.com/news.html Give Away: 30-Minute Free Consultation Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is Investing Is NOT Gambling: One of the biggest mistakes that outsiders make is thinking that all investing is gambling or speculation. Not so savvy investors can treat it like such and will fail. Avoid making an investment decision based on short-term market movements’ predictions, rumours, and gossip. You need to do your homework. You need to think about every investment you make as you personally investing as an owner of the company. Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Julia Langley. What's the standout moment for you today? Send us your feedback at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com or on social media @henekawatkisporter. Remember to follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app or connect with me for all things Podcasting at henekawatkisporter.com According to the Scriptures: “I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise you.” Psalms 35:18 Stay connected with me elsewhere: linktr.ee/heneka_watkis_porter
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Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Invest - investing is necessary for every business; it includes investing in yourself (gaining the knowledge and skills to run your business), investing in your products and services, tools, and marketing to maintain and grow your business; investing in stocks to generate extra revenue to grow your business financially and more.
My guest on episode 290 of The Entrepreneurial You is Julia Langley. Julia is a featured singer for Cirque du Soleil and has performed in over 20 different countries and all 50 States for 18 years. One of the things she’s most passionate about is helping others learn how to overcome stage fright and increase their confidence in communication. Julia’s transformative program “Performing For Success” helps speakers, singers and other high-level performers make more money and become recognized for their talent worldwide by discovering the secrets to commanding confident performances. In 2019 she was hit by a jeep while riding her bicycle, overcoming injuries that have changed her life. Three surgeries later and a diagnosis of PTSD, Julia has personal experience in starting from ground zero and facing the unknown with courage and resilience.
PODCAST REVIEW: If you are an entrepreneur or leader looking for how to a Higher Impact, but want to save time, money, energy and effort by getting the cheat codes on how to do it faster, better, and more efficiently… then this podcast is for you! G Mia Hewett, USA
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is Investing Is NOT Gambling:
One of the biggest mistakes that outsiders make is thinking that all investing is gambling or speculation. Not so savvy investors can treat it like such and will fail. Avoid making an investment decision based on short-term market movements’ predictions, rumours, and gossip. You need to do your homework. You need to think about every investment you make as you personally investing as an owner of the company.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Julia Langley. What's the standout moment for you today? Send us your feedback at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com or on social media @henekawatkisporter. Remember to follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app or connect with me for all things Podcasting at henekawatkisporter.com
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I went solo again, talking about something deeply personal, infertility. I seem to be loving these moments. This week, I am excited to have a discussion about our ancestry and how that affects our current potential. Before I start, please thank those who make this podcast a success. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange, whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Research your Competition: You need to analyze your competition. You can’t be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. Do your research; you may find that there may be products and services you can offer your clients/customers that your competitors do not.
My guest on episode 289 of The Entrepreneurial You is Judy Wilkins-Smith. Judy is a highly regarded expert in organisational, individual, and family patterns. A systemic executive coach, trainer, facilitator, thought partner, and leadership conference and motivational speaker, she has 18 years of expertise in assisting high-performance individuals, Fortune 500 executives, and legacy families to end limiting cycles and reframe challenges into lasting breakthroughs and peak performance. As the Founder of System Dynamics for Individuals and Organizations, she collaborates with individuals and corporate decision-makers to implement innovative, ‘whole system’ design elements, ensuring balance, appetite for excellence, passion, and sustained success. She is the author of Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint: A Powerful Guide to Transformation Through Disentangling Multigenerational Patterns (Sounds True, June 2022).
PODCAST REVIEW: Great! Such an informative podcast. Thanks for connecting! very informative! Dave Chaffey Hippie
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is Invest In Less Volatile Stocks:
If you're risk averse, you must stay away from volatile stocks, especially in these uncertain times. The price of volatile shares moves more extreme ups and downs compared to overall movements in the share market. Remember, slow and steady wins the race when investing for the long term.
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According to the Scriptures: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalms 107:1
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are new. Last week I went solo, sharing about Healing with gratitude.
As mentioned last week, today I am going solo again to share about my journey of infertility, but first, let me thank those who continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Research your Competition: You need to analyze your competition. You can’t be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. Do your research; you may find that there may be products and services you can offer your clients/customers that your competitors do not.
Great podcast. I like your encouraging spirit. Great interview with JLD, SeatleGuy101, USA
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is Learn From Great Investors...
Education is key in sharpening your investment strategy. The best way to gain knowledge in an area you want to be successful in is to learn from someone who is an expert in that area. Do your research on some outstanding investors such as Graham, Fisher, Buffet, Templeton, and Lynch and how they made their fortunes. Each one has dramatically exceeded market performance. Learn and understand their innovative ways to analyze and pick up securities. Learn from great experts.
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According to the Scriptures: “I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:3
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners, and a special welcome to you if you are new. Last week I went solo, sharing a little about myself and some of my achievements...This week, I am going solo again to share the power of gratitude, but first, let me thank those who continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:
Get Organized - successful businesses rely on proper organization. The level of organization can either make or break your business. Without organization, tasks can pile up, and you can lose valuable money and time.
REVIEW: This podcast is incredibly interesting, informative and empowering. It really makes you get going in whatever you need to get going on. I really like the guests on the show too. Travel Buddies22, USA
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is You Don't Need To Be A Pro To Invest:
You don’t have to be an expert to attain good investment returns. Once you follow the rules and keep emotions away, you can achieve satisfactory investing results. Just remember to be aware of your boundaries and your investments simple and invest for the long term in simple products.
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According to the Scriptures: “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" 2 Corinthians 9:15
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This week, I am going solo again to share a bit about who I am and to talk about three benefits of coaching, but first, let me thank those who continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Get Organized - successful businesses are built on the organization. Disorganization can either make or break your business. Without organization, tasks can pile up, and you can lose valuable money and time.
I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, an entrepreneur, Corporate podcast Host/Producer, coach, 5x author (about to be 7 in a few weeks), international speaker and host of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast and TV Show.
I have interviewed Lisa Nichols, Les Brown, Richard Branson, John Lee Dumas, Paul Carrick Brunson, Seth Godin and many other influencers on The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
In addition to The Entrepreneurial You podcast, I host and produce other business podcasts for corporate clients.
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with a friend who left lots of inspiration with us. Tishauna shared her journey growing up in St Thomas and how she is blazing the trail... This week, I am going solo to talk about Podcast Power, but first, let me thank those who continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Research your Competition - It’s important for you to do an analysis of your competition. You can’t be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. Do your research, you may find that there may be products and services you can offer your clients/customers that your competitors do not.
Here is a little bit of what I touched on in this solo episode as I look at how to come up with your podcast topic. Brainstorm to also identify all the things you were passionate about while you were growing up, to this point. Take your time and go way back. What do you like to talk about with friends and family? What do you like to do even if you are not getting paid for it? List all the things that excited you at one point or another. Make sure you have a clean sheet of paper to write them down. Next, turn to all the areas in which you are skilled. This is where you can ask those closest to you to help you. What do you often get asked to help with? After all, those closest to you can usually tell you without a doubt in what areas you shine.
Great Variety of Guests! Looking forward to more. Love all the different backgrounds and skill sets your guests to have! You do a great job interviewing them and definitely got my creative juices flowing. epamir, USA
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is Take Advantage of Dollar-Cost Averaging...
When leveraging the strategy of dollar-cost averaging you invest on a schedule and stick to it, regardless of market ups and downs. Staying committed over the long term and locking in your investments with automatic contributions means you will be able to better secure yourself against market declines and clearly see the opportunities to grow your money more.
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with my very good friend, H.E. Natassia Wright, who shared her tragedy and triumph story with us. This week, I am talking with another inspirational and dynamic woman whom I also get to call a friend. Before I bring her on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well. Here is a word from the JSE, after that, I will be introducing my guest and getting our conversation going.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Invest
Investing is necessary for every business. Investing includes investing in yourself (gaining the knowledge and skills to run your business), investing in your products and services, tools, and marketing to maintain and grow your business; investing in stocks to generate extra revenue to grow your business financially and more.
My guest on episode 284 of The Entrepreneurial You is Tishauna Mullings. Tishauna has served as Ambassador for the National Financial Inclusion Strategy for the Bank of Jamaica and National Farm Queen 2014. In 2019, she received an award for being one of the 30 most influential young leaders under 30 of Caribbean American Heritage from the Institute of Caribbean Studies. She is the Founder of NexxStepp Lifelong Educational Services. Tishauna completed a Masters's degree in Development Administration and Planning at the University College of London.
PODCAST REVIEW: Great venture! Looking forward to more. Really cool and interesting podcast. Lots of value bombs dropped and I love the name. Awesome guests, looking forward to more! Lamek1990
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is Manage Your Money...
It is your hard-earned money so spend time managing it, investing it properly, and making it earn for you. Understanding the time value of money will help you to realize how important it is to take control of what you earn. The central idea behind the time value of money is that a dollar earns, and grows with time which means a dollar now is worth more than a dollar in the future. Don’t keep money idle. Manage it properly and invest it.
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According to the Scriptures: "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I revisited the live recording with Seth Godin, looking at his latest book, "Shipping Creative Work." This week, we are in for a treat with a very inspirational woman to share her story of triumphing in leadership and entrepreneurship. Before you get to hear her, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Invest
Investing is necessary for every business. Investing includes investing in yourself (gaining the knowledge and skills to run your business), investing in your products and services, tools, and marketing to maintain and grow your business; investing in stocks to generate extra revenue to grow your business financially and more.
My guest on episode 283 of The Entrepreneurial You is Natassia Wright. Natassia and her husband started Mind Food International 9 years ago in the comfort of their home. Today they have a staff complement of 100 employees and is steadily growing. Natassia is an internationally known Speaker, Leadership & HR Consultant, United Nations Ambassador – NGO, Governor General Awardee, Author and Entrepreneur.
PODCAST REVIEW: Lots of great ideas and things to learn here. Heneka is very relatable-- and I love her accent! @CNeilson30, USA
Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is You Have the Power to Create Wealth...
When you educate yourself, become aware of your current financial situation, set goals, and establish an investment plan, over time you will be able to grow your money! The combination of a healthy investing mindset and a consistent investment strategy is a powerful way to secure your financial future.
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According to the Scriptures: "And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it." Habukkah 2:2
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Welcome to another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. You will admit that the conversation I had last week with Rushio Billings was quite inspirational. It was all Rushio's journey in the tech space and how he has found his sweet spot with GiftMe. This week, I am bringing back an episode that gave me so much joy. I had a few friends join me for the live recording; it was so good. Before I get into it, I have some people to thank. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, JPS; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Research your Competition - It’s important for you to do an analysis of your competition. You can’t be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. Do your research, you may find that there may be products and services you can offer your clients/customers that your competitors do not.
Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Practice reinvesting your returns:
Unless you are looking for specific periodic income from your investment, you might want to consider reinvesting any capital returned from funds or dividends back into your investment portfolio. History has shown that re-investment of dividends from equities vastly increases your returns over the long term.
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with a colleague and friend who was a sponsor of The Entrepreneurial You radio edition via Vein Centres of Jamaica. We were also competitors on a reality TV series vying for capital for our businesses, that is Javette Nixon. This week, I am talking with someone that I spoke with long ago when this program was a radio show. He has since evolved into a force to be reckoned with on the entrepreneurial landscape. Before I bring him on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
My guest on episode 281 of The Entrepreneurial You is Rushio Billings. Rushio is a kind, generous, and hard-working individual who likes to maintain a healthy lifestyle via diet and the gym. He takes his professional duties seriously and aims to build one of the largest tech companies in the Caribbean. Rushio is the founder of GiftMe.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:
Get Organized - successful businesses are built on organization. This can either make or break your business. Without organization, tasks can pile up and you can lose valuable money and time.
PODCAST REVIEW: Caribbean Entrepreneurs in Action!: Excellent content delivered with style and grace by Heneka Watkis Porter. Go Heneka! GWKell, USA
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Accept Your Investing Mistakes:
Not all of your investment choices are going to be 100%, all of the time. The reality is you're human and you are prone to making mistakes, but when you've recognized that you made an error, don’t allow your emotion to stop you from selling such shares to avoid further loss.
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According to the Scriptures: "The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor and life." Proverbs 22:4
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I had a great time with Ricardo Allen of One on One Educational Services. Man, what a story of inspiration. Can you imagine walking to school bare-footed and having guineps for dinner? It is surely not about where you start but where you want to go. This week, I am talking with another long-time colleague who was a sponsor of The Entrepreneurial You radio edition via Vein Centres of Jamaica. We were also competitors on a reality TV series vying for capital for our businesses. Before I bring him on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
My guest on episode 280 of The Entrepreneurial You is Javette Nixon. Javette is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Seaforth Holdings Limited a diversified investment and holding company which focuses on impact investing and the development of emerging businesses & social enterprises. Seaforth Holdings' portfolio companies currently include Point Global Marketing Limited, Esther Ventures Limited, and Esther Finance Limited. Javette is also a director of Vein Centers of Jamaica Ltd and the Social & Economic Alliance for Development.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Get Organized - successful businesses are built on organization. This can either make or break your business. Without organization, tasks can pile up and you can lose valuable money and time.
PODCAST REVIEW: Great Variety of Guests! Love all the different backgrounds and skill sets your guests to have! You do a great job interviewing them and definitely got my creative juices flowing. Epamir, USA
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Have Realistic Expectations:
Try to be realistic with your investments. Don’t expect to become a millionaire overnight. You may earn reasonable returns on your investment, but you have to give your money time to grow.
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According to the Scriptures: "But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." 1 Timothy 5:8
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I got all excited speaking with Kevin Frith who is leading the Suncoast Beach Club development. This week, I am talking with another successful young entrepreneur who has been creating waves lately. Before I bring him on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of their members; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
My guest on episode 279 of The Entrepreneurial You is Ricardo Allen. Ricardo is the Founder and CEO of One on One Educational Services Limited, the Caribbean’s most prominent online edtech company. Its award-winning Learning Management System (LMS) continues to allow regional institutions, companies, and governments to deliver personalized online, on-demand, leading-edge learning solutions.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:
Research your Competition - One needs to analyze their competition. You can’t be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. So do your research, you may find that there may be products and services you can offer your clients/customers that your competitors do not.
PODCAST REVIEW: A unique voice on entrepreneurship: The show has so many strong points. For one, the choice of guests: many of the guests share their process for making decisions, and how to find the help that you need WHEN you need it. This is an overlooked topic in entrepreneurship, but Heneka is great at teasing out the important points. It's also refreshing to hear someone that takes a cultural perspective on starting a business. There are many tribes out there. I can also tell that effort is put into the production, so that it's always an easy listen. I'm gonna keep coming back! AlexEnrique3, USA
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Invest In Dividend Paying Stocks:
Invest in dividend-paying stocks. Even if the share price doesn’t go up every year, you still make money by way of dividends. Use high dividend yield, percentage of dividend compared to its price, to pick up shares. Diversify your portfolio by adding some high dividend-paying stocks.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Ricardo Allen. Did you imagine Ricardo walking to school bare-footed? Or even having guineps for Sunday dinner? This is a poignant story of, "it's not where you start, but where you intend on going."
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According to the Scriptures: "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Matthew 6:33
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I had a long overdue chat with the brainchild behind Travelr Taxi. It was interesting to catch up with Damar Hutchinson. I shared how he has always supported my entrepreneurial ventures and is one of the reasons why this podcast exists.
This week, I am talking with a long-time entrepreneurial colleague of mine. He has had many challenges which have been springboards for his success. Before I bring him on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of their members; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
My guest on episode 278 of The Entrepreneurial You is Kevin Frith. Kevin is a successful entrepreneur in a wide arena of businesses, and a business consultant with proven expertise in local and international trade, business development and management. He is formerly the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bar Central Limited, currently Chairman of Ideas Execution Limited and Co-founder and CEO of TCF Holdings Limited.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:
Invest - Investing is necessary for every business. Investing includes investing in yourself (gaining the knowledge and skills to run your business), investing in your products and services, tools, and marketing to maintain and grow your business; investing in stocks to generate extra revenue to grow your business financially and more.
PODCAST REVIEW: Such great flavor: The Entrepreneurial You podcast will give you insightful and rich practical content to help you navigate the entrepreneurial journey. Heneka does a great job interviewing her guest. She is well prepared for each show. Great Job Heneka. A+ Kingsley - Hope Dispenser USA
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Never Invest Your Emergency Fund In The Stock Market:
You never know when you'll need urgent cash. If all your money is tied up in the stock market you'll be forced to make some unwise decisions that can severely affect your portfolio. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." Remember the stock market is unpredictable and you don't want to be forced to sell your investments, especially when the market is low.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Kevin Frith. I have been entirely inspired by this episode. Kevin's journey is a testament to the fact that with hard work and dedication, success is possible.
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According to the Scriptures: "But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today." Deuteronomy 8:18
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I ran a rebroadcast of the episode with Les Brown. The reminder that if I can look up then I can get up was super poignant and powerful.
This week, I am joined by someone I have known for a couple of years before his business got off the ground. I am super excited to get the scoop as to what he has been up to.
Before I bring him on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of their members; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:
Focus on Building your Customer’s Experience - Your customer’s experience with your business can also make or break your business. Therefore, much effort should be placed on developing and executing a quality experience for every customer/client that engages with your business.
My guest on episode 277 of The Entrepreneurial You is Damar Hutchinson. Damar is a high-impact entrepreneur with a background in Construction & Engineering, with a great appreciation for technology and the role it plays in scaling a business. If you are based in Jamaica, then chances are you've seen his brand around. Damar is the brainchild behind Travelr Taxi.
PODCAST REVIEW: A boost for your productive muscles: Loved the point of view that Heneka brings to this podcast. Yes, many podcasts out there talk about creating a plan for yourself and then following through, but what makes this podcast special is that the host keeps the specific listener in mind with the topics. She targets entrepreneurs from the Caribbean, and as someone who's from the Caribbean islands myself, I know that we approach learning a bit differently than someone from the States. Her guests are from all over the world and provide a much broader perspective on getting stuff done. I'll be tuning in regularly! alexcpds, USA
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: TKeep Some Of Your Portfolio Defensive:
Secure your portfolio by investing in defensive stocks as they are considered to be less volatile, and give steady returns over the long run. Plus, many pay dividends! So look for a company that fulfils basic needs, such as food and health because the consumer demand for their products or services is likely to remain intact even during difficult economic times.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Damar Hutchinson. My most standout moment from today's episode is simply catching up with Damar, having gotten his support years ago to start this podcast.
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According to the Scriptures: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1
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Welcome to another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. You will admit that the conversation I had last week with David Walcott was quite chill and motivational at the same time. It is was all developing our healthcare ecosystem. This week, I am bringing back an episode that inspired me in a profound way. Before I get into it, I have some people to thank. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of our members; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
As one of the world’s most renowned motivational speakers, Les Brown is a dynamic personality and highly sought-after resource in business and professional circles for Fortune 500 CEOs, small business owners, non-profit and community leaders from all sectors of society looking to expand opportunity. For three decades he has not only studied the science of achievement but he’s also mastered it by interviewing hundreds of successful business leaders and collaborating with them in the boardroom translating theory into bottom-line results for his clients. I'm looking forward to our conversation on "If You Can Look Up, You Can Get Up"
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Research your Competition - It’s important for one to do an analysis of their competition. You can’t be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. Do your research, you may find that there may be products and services you can offer your clients/customers that your competitors do not.
Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is Invest Small Amounts Regularly...
You don't have to be rich to begin investing. Don’t try to invest a large amount all at once. When it comes to investing, "one one coco full basket." A little on a regular basis goes a far way. Start small, work with what you have, and invest regularly. With time your investments will grow into something substantial.
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast if you are new here. If you missed the show last week, you would have missed the replay with Lisa Nichols as she inspires us to keep our lights shining brightly. It felt just as good to listen to this replay as when it was first recorded. Lisa speaking into my life from one sister to another was simply refreshing, particularly because of how we often hear that women don't support each other. This week, you will hear from someone who is blazing the trail both as a medical doctor and entrepreneur. Before I go on, I have to thank those who continue to support The Entrepreneurial You. henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of our members; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange, whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:
Bookkeeping - One way to keep organized is bookkeeping. This involves keeping detailed records such as keeping track of inventory, expenses, revenues etc. This is an important aspect of protecting and growing your business especially financially.
My guest on episode 275 of The Entrepreneurial You is David Walcott. David is a Medical Doctor (MD. PhD MSc.) and Entrepreneur with over 5-years’ experience as a Founder, Operator and Consultant to several businesses in the Caribbean. David is the Founder & Managing Partner of Novamed, a healthcare firm designed to drive world-class healthcare resources into emerging markets. David’s work is centred on driving the adoption of innovative local and regional healthcare solutions in the Caribbean. His academic profile includes a Doctorate of Philosophy at Oxford (Rhodes Scholarship) where his research focused on drug development in Crohn’s, a mini-MBA at INSEAD, and healthcare business studies at Harvard Business School.
PODCAST REVIEW: Awesome Business Podcast: I love the content and the diversity of guests' backgrounds and career paths. I love how Heneka embraces and celebrates Jamaican culture while being inclusive. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in becoming an entrepreneur. In addition to established entrepreneurs. Ms Duhaney, USA
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Take control of your emotions:
When it comes to investing for the long term you need a systematic approach. Don’t allow your emotions to make your investment decisions, as this is a dangerous path to take. Always aim to maintain a disciplined approach when investing.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode with David Walcott. My most standout moment from today's episode is simply a reminder to go forward in the direction of my dreams.
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According to the Scriptures: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6
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Business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Get Organized -
Successful businesses are built on the organization. This can either make or break your business. Without organization, tasks can pile up and you can lose valuable money and time.
In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Nichols, the world’s most requested transformational speaker, to discuss how shining your light sets you apart from others. From a struggling mom on government plans to a multimillionaire entrepreneur, Lisa shares her story on how she had to give herself permission to heal so that her light could shine.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Lisa’s Breakthrough- Giving Herself Permission * Lisa speaks about giving herself permission to heal from being a struggling single mom and having to be on government systems. * She speaks about her journey from weighing over 200 pounds. * Lisa also speaks about her journey from not feeling comfortable in her own skin
Understanding What Your Next Level Looks Like- * Lisa shares that sometimes we won’t always have the capacity to see the version of ourselves that is yet to come so we have to accept that we won’t have the whole plan right away. * You have to take advantage of all the online resources available to you as online learning has become quite popular. * Trust yourself to implement and then find the right coach for yourself. * Touch Your Own Next Level * Even without clarity, I’m ready for it
Adjusting and Working On Your Light- * We need to recognize when it is time for us to start learning something new. * If you want to take yourself somewhere you’ve never gone, you will need someone else- sometimes we have to accept that we have taken ourselves as far as we can get on our own. * Work with someone that is 10 to 20 steps ahead of you, someone you can study and learn from. * Lisa points out that you should “Hook your caboose” to someone else’s train and learn new things. * Find someone that will teach you what is in your “Blindspot”. * As entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, we are coaching others but we also need to be coachable.
Be Willing To Be Your Own Rescue- * Lisa shares that we have to be willing to put ourselves first. * We have to be willing to build something for ourselves so that we may have something to give back. * We have to be willing to ask ourselves the questions, “ What do I need?” “What does my dream need?” “What do my next 5 years need?” and “What do my next 10 years require of me today?” * Lisa also highlights that we have to be willing to risk it all to gain it all for ourselves.
Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is Know Your Risk Tolerance
Investments in securities are subject to market risks. You may even lose your capital. The level of risk investors can take varies from investor to investor which is highly dependent on the individual’s risk tolerance. Ascertain your loss-bearing capacity and limit your investments accordingly. Understanding your risk tolerance will help you come up with a suitable investment strategy.
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast if you are new here. If you missed the show last week, you would have missed the brand story of StarApple, Jamaica's 1st Data Science & AI firm. Adrian Dunkley shared the journey of its genesis and his successes, including the Recent investment from the RJRGLEANER Group. StarApple is on its way to an Initial Public Offering, IPO, and we are here for it. I invite you to check out that episode after you have listened to this one.
This week, you will hear from someone who has built a legacy from his 1st job packing sheets and towels for two years. He worked hard, believed in his ability, and is now a Businessman, Entrepreneur. It promises to be another gem of an episode. Before I tell you who that is, I have to thank those who continue to support The Entrepreneurial You. henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of our members; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange, whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:
Invest - Investing is important for every business. Investing in your business may include: investing in yourself (gaining the knowledge and skills to run your business); investing in your products and services, tools, and marketing to maintain and grow your business and investing in stocks or other securities as a way to generate extra revenue to grow your business financially.
My guest on episode 273 of The Entrepreneurial You is Hugh Graham, C.E.O of Paramount Trading, a company he started in 1991. Paramount has been committed to delivering the best in the raw chemicals industry. Today, they are a leading manufacturer and distributor of chemical raw materials to Jamaica’s market leaders— the food & beverage industry, construction, hospitality, the bauxite and mining industries among others.
PODCAST REVIEW: Fabulous Show: This is a great show that gets straight to the point and has an eclectic array of guests that deliver the goods. Listen and subscribe to this podcast to get more out of life. Dominic Brightmom
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Today's Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Invest For The Long Term:
Investing is for the long term. Buy good, solid investments that will pay off over the long run and be sure to ignore short-term fluctuations. Patience is key when investing, don't think about short-term or quick gain.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Hugh Graham. My most standout moment from today's episode is when Hugh did that interview; the interviewee asked why he wanted to work for the company instead of starting his own business. He went away to think about it. The support he received from his friends at the time was phenomenal. This experience shows the importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded people.
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According to the Scriptures: "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast if you are new here. So last week I had the pleasure of speaking with one of Jamaica's most famed business leaders, a guest who we can all say, needs no introduction. It was refreshing to hear from someone who has come from a famous business family but was also brave enough to venture out on his own to establish himself in his own right. Gary Matalon left several gems with us. If you missed it, I invite you to go check out that episode, you'd be glad you did. This week, it is my pleasure to speak with a fast-rising entrepreneur whose visionary scope is to make Jamaica the Global Hub of data and A.I. innovation to drive job creation and economic growth. I am already excited about what is about to go down.
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Focus on Building your Customer’s Experience. Your customer’s experience can make or break your business. Therefore, much effort should be placed on developing and executing a quality experience for every customer/client that engages with your business.
My guest on episode 272 of The Entrepreneurial You is Adrian Dunkley, a Technologist and Decision Scientist, with over 12 years of experience in Data/Decision Science & A.I. across the finance, travel, retail, marketing, risk, research and Customer Experience domains. He is also the President of the Jamaica Technology and Digital Alliance, CEO of StarApple AI and VP of Data & Decision Sciences for Cornerstone Bank/Barita Investments.
REVIEW: Great Podcast; Very Niche: John Lee Dumas is involved in your Podcast! Very cool! Excellent niche podcast, well done, informative, and easy to listen to. BB1888, Australia
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast if you are new here.
Did you catch last week's episode with the man behind Spur Tree Spices, Mohan Jagnarine? It was an inspiring episode, to say the least! Mohan shared his journey, marked by humble beginnings with us. The experience of walking bare-footed on Guyana's dirt track to get to school, having only got his first pair of shoes at 10. Oh, the lessons his life taught him! This week, I am speaking with a celebrity business owner, to learn about his path to entrepreneurial success. It is going to be another great one.
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David Letterman has a show, "My Guest Needs No Introduction." I feel that way about my guest on episode 271 of The Entrepreneurial You. He is Gary Matalon, Director of the KLE Group, Nuestone Limited, Construction Systems International, and more. Gary is a business mogul and an adventurous individual who, from what I can see, has a zest for life and living.
PODCAST REVIEW: So much value here: Heneka is an exceptional host, and she has put a lot of care into her show. You won’t find any angles here, just real stories from real entrepreneurs all over the world. Highly recommend this to anyone! RWListens USA
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The sooner you start investing the better. By investing early, you allow your investments more time to grow. Money has a time value. Money earns and grows with time. Money grows with the power of compounding. Don’t waste your time and start investing today. Remember, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time to plant a tree is today!
Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Gary Matalon. A stand-out moment from today's episode is learning about one of Gary's gut-wrenching experiences as an entrepreneur which cost him hundreds of thousands of US dollars when a former Jamaican government reneged on duty-waiver for expensive kitchen equipment import during the set-up phase of Usain Bolt Tracks & Records. In the nick of time, insight from a friend caused him to reach out to the Finance Ministry to ask about a payment plan which saved the day. What's yours? Send us your feedback at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com or on social media @henekawatkisporter. Remember to follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app or connect with me for all things Podcasting at henekawatkisporter.com
According to the Scriptures: "The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper." Proverbs 19:8
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast if you are new here. Did you catch last week's episode with a longtime friend, Dino Hinds. What a time we had! Dino shared his journey into the exciting world of entrepreneurship and how it led him into acquiring SSL Venture Capital Jamaica Limited, with several other acquisitions in the pipeline. This week, it is all about getting the mind of an entrepreneur, sharing his journey from Guyana to Jamaica. It is going to be great. The Entrepreneurial You is supported by henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of our members; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange (you should check out their podcast, proudly hosted and produced by me.)
Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Get Organized- successful businesses are built on the organization. This can either make or break your business. Without organization, tasks can pile up and you can lose valuable money and time.
My guest on episode 270 of The Entrepreneurial You today is Mohan Jagnarine. “Mohan” Jagnarine is the Executive Director in charge of New Business and Market Development at Spur Tree Spices Jamaica as well as one of the original company founders.
PODCAST REVIEW: Great: Such an informative podcast. thanks for connecting! Dave Chaffey, Australia
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I am super happy to introduce a new segment called Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Max Out Your High-Interest Savings Account
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Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Mohan Jagnarine. Also, check out this conversation I had with Mohan for The Jamaica Stock Exchange and You Podcast.
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast if you are new here. Did you catch last week's episode with Charlene Money Coach? What a conversation! Charlene dived into her personal story of overcoming money shame and anxiety. Having hit rock bottom, she decided to make a change in her relationship with money. She started tracking her spending, cutting out unnecessary purchases and connecting to people who had her now new money mindset, among other things. She challenged us to become honest with ourselves as we look at our relationship with money. This week, we will continue on the money path but via a totally different tool. I can't wait. The Entrepreneurial You is supported by henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of our members; and The Jamaica Stock Exchange (you should check out their podcast, proudly hosted and produced by me.)
My guest on episode 269 of The Entrepreneurial You today is Dino Hinds. Dino is a Career Banker with 30 years of experience in Investment and commercial banking. Dino has been an entrepreneur since 2014 and is the Chairman of MFS Group Limited.
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PODCAST REVIEW: Heneka is the Real Deal: I am really inspired by Heneka's work with this platform. Her energy and passion come through in each episode. I started as a guest and am now a big fan and continued listener. Keep up the excellent work! Keisha B Money Maven, Jamaican based in Canada.
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast if you are new here. Last week my guest was with one of the co-founders of the Learn Grow Invest community, Jermaine McDonald. Jermaine took us through the ins and outs of building an investment community along with its benefits and challenges. This week, we will be talking with a Money Coach! Can someone say, 'chi-ching'! I am excited. The Entrepreneurial You is supported by henekawatkisporter.com and The Jamaica Stock Exchange (you should check out their podcast, proudly hosted and produced by me.)
My guest on episode 268 of The Entrepreneurial You today is Charlene Tilbanie. Charlene is a chartered accountant with almost 20 years of experience and has worked in public and private accounting. Charlene has been working in the financial services sector for the past 12 years and daily manages the accounts of companies and organisations with hundreds of thousands of assets. Having been consumer debt free for ten years now, Charlene believes that everyone should be financially literate and that everyone has the ability to experience some measure of financial freedom. Her passion for personal finance came out of her own debt-free financial journey. Charlene now helps women break free from financial stress and build wealth for generational impact.
Charlene - https://www.instagram.com/charlenemoneycoach/
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PODCAST REVIEW: Awesome Podcast: Heneka, host of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, highlights all aspects of business, entrepreneurship and more in this can’t-miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and helpful information to anyone who listens! Clarisse Gomez, USA.
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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast if you are new here. Last week my guest was Anthony Chang, Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated Bakeries. Among other things, we got a little history lesson on how Consolidated Bakeries came about, where the company is today and a peep into its future. This week, it's all about building an investment community whose members are a diverse set of investors. I can't wait to get this going.
My guest on episode 267 of The Entrepreneurial You today is Jermaine McDonald. Jermaine is a Christian, Entrepreneur, Investor, Technology Enthusiast and Content Creator. He started Learn Grow Invest Club a few months after his investment journey began in December 2017 to increase his investment knowledge and help others along the same path as himself. Since then, the Learn Grow Invest club has hosted over 100 Investor Meetings virtually and in In-person. The community discusses investments, personal finance, real estate and many other topics for the benefit of understanding and making better investment decisions.
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Last week my guest was with someone we may very well describe as a money maven. She's a financial strategist and investment educator, Keisha Bailey. We looked at some investment strategies you should be focused on even if you believe that you are late to the wealth-building game. This week, we will be talking about business success, particularly in the baking industry. Sweet, I know. I can't wait to get this going. The Entrepreneurial You is supported by henekawatkisporter.com and The Jamaica Stock Exchange (you should check out their podcast as well, proudly hosted and produced by me.)
My guest on episode 266 of The Entrepreneurial You today is Anthony Chang. Anthony is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Consolidated Bakeries, producers of brands we love: Purity and Miss Birdie.
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Last week I had a delightfully luminous conversation with Kingsley Cooper, Chairman of Pulse Investments Limited as he shared how his mother influenced his journey to begining a shrewd businessman and that from an early age, he 'majored' in extra-curricular activities which led to what he is doing now. This week, we will talk about wealth with a financial expert to assist our wealth game because we deserve that. Yaaay. I simply CAN NOT wait. The Entrepreneurial You is supported by henekawatkisporter.com and The Jamaica Stock Exchange (you should check out their podcast as well, proudly hosted and produced by me.)
My guest on episode 265 of The Entrepreneurial You today is Keisha Bailey. Keisha is the industry powerhouse behind the Profit Jumpstarter brand and is an experienced Financial Strategist, Investment Educator and Entrepreneur. She spent 17 years making money for wealthy individuals and corporations before shifting her expertise towards serving the up and coming generations of wealth builders.
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Did you miss me? As I mentioned during our last episode that aired a few weeks ago, I took all of April off. It turns out that I also took 2 weeks in May because I truly never had to drive to jump right back in the thick of things. But I am over that hump now and here I am. I am so happy to be back with you.
Over the next couple of episodes, we are going to be focused on featuring executives from companies that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange in addition to experts on finance and investing. I believe that as I am in another phase of my life where I am concentrating on building wealth, it is only fair that I take you along for the ride. I do trust that you will enjoy it.
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My guest on episode 264 of The Entrepreneurial You today is Kingsley Cooper.
Kingsley chairs the board of Pulse Investments Ltd. An attorney at law, Cooper is the founder of the company.
A pioneer in the fashion, modelling, lifestyle and entertainment industries in the Caribbean, Cooper has guided Pulse to pre-eminent status in its areas of operation.
His work has been recognized by entities such as Vogue, the BBC and Fashion Television and is regularly seen in many countries of the world. Pulse supermodels have held some of the top spots in world modelling and are highly respected.
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Episode 263 The Entrepreneurial You Podcast
The Quick-Start Guide to Launching Your Fashion Brand (Part 4)
Part 4 of this series looks at Shipping & Distribution + More
You finally have your designs and you’re anxious to get them to market. After all, what good is a product if it is not in the hands of a customer? A very important part of the process is the logistics of how this will happen.
Depending on where you plan on shipping to, ask your production facility if they engage in dropshipping. This is where they store your product and ship to your customers from their location to reduce the time it would take to have them ship the final product to you then you in turn ship to customers (assuming you are dealing with overseas customers).
It is important to get familiar with the International Commercial Terms (Incoterms). This will aid in preventing any undue stress that can accompany the shipping process. Being aware of this is important to making a decision about whether you will ship via sea or air.
You’ve read this far. Great, it means you are still interested in starting your fashion business. Here are some options to consider in getting your product out to customers:
❇️Are you targeting boutiques styled retail outlets?
❇️How about department stores?
❇️Will you sell direct to customers or direct to businesses?
❇️Will it be offline or online or a combination of both?
What about channels such as eBay, Etsy, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Craigslist and Shopify? While this list is not exhaustive, the platforms mentioned are great options to consider as you build your brand.
❇️Will you decide to open your own boutique to offer your unique experience to your market?
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Part 3 of this series looks at Creating Samples & Production:
After carefully thinking through your idea, doing your market research and business plan, it’s now time to create showroom samples to start seeking out prospective retailers.
If your fashion collection is simple like t-shirts, for example, you may source ready-made blanks from white-label sources and have them embellished with your custom designs.
You may also choose to identify a manufacturer to have them custom made according to your specifications as in the case of Patwa Apparel. I will go into more details about how to identify a supplier/manufacturer later.
If it is more elaborate, consider whether you will be the one designing or whether you will you employ a fashion designer. Can you make your own patterns or will you identify an expert to do this if this is not your area of expertise?
You may consider connecting with a final year fashion design student from your local university to intern with you. Final year fashion design students are usually a great source of help as they need the experience. They will be willing to start at a lower fee than a more experienced designer. This is a win-win.
Will you be the one manufacturing or will you outsource this to a production facility?
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Part 2 of this series examines "Funding Options" - This is a vital part of developing your fashion business. Some possible sources include:
✅Personal funds
✅Loans from families and friends
✅Bank loan
✅Grants for small businesses
✅Equity Investment
✅Crowdfunding
✅Bartering your service
🟡If you have personal funds available, you may choose to use some of them to get your business off the ground. Decide on the percentage of your funds that is comfortable for you to invest in your business - don’t go all-in with your savings. Make sure you keep something for a rainy day; entrepreneurship by definition is a risk.
🔵Friends and Families can be a great source of getting your fashion business started. They want to see you succeed and most will be happy to be part of your success. Be sure to leverage them to get you going. You may want to discuss interest rates and terms. Think about drafting a simple, one-page agreement if this is a route you’re taking.
🟤Be very cautious about taking out a bank loan at the early stage of your fashion business. You want to ensure that your energy is focused on growing your business instead of worrying about the repayment of a loan that may attract high-interest rates. If you don’t have collateral, this may be a challenge for you in the startup phase. If you do have assets such as your home or car, be very cautious about putting these up to access a loan. You never want to put your home at risk.
🟠Grants are always a good option. Some donor agencies offer 100% grant funding while some require that you have some skin in the game and may go 70-30 for example. In this instance, they will cover 70% of the cost while you cover 30%. While there may be grants who will give you the funding before your project is complete, most are reimbursable, requiring that you cover the costs upfront then they subsequently reimburse you. Where this is the case, you can use the grant approval as collateral to get loans for the portion that the grant covers.
In order to benefit from grants, they are usually some stringent requirements such as business registration, filing of taxes, etc. The benefits are usually quite worth matching the requirements.
🔴The Creative Industry is a billion-dollar one. Many investors may want to get a slice of the pie that can give them a high rate of return on their investment. In return for a stake in your business, consider equity capital from an Angel Investor or Venture Capital firm. Your investor will be in it for the long term. If your business loses money, you don’t have to pay your investor anything. You also get the added benefit of mentorship and guidance from your investor who is likely to have years of entrepreneurial experience.
⚪️Then there is the concept of having several persons invest in your project via crowdfunding in return for small perks. If you have a unique project idea for your fashion business, getting several small donations from those with interests in your project is an option to consider. You can easily set up a campaign on Kickstarter, Go Fund Me, or other such platforms. This takes immense work. Success is possible if you are prepared to invest the time and effort into your plan and execute accordingly.
⚫️As another way of funding your startup, start brainstorming all the skills you currently have. Examine all the persons who may need such skills and identify someone whom you could approach to barter your service in return for well-needed funds.
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The fashion industry is unique. It is driven by change and is constantly changing. It changes so much, we find trends revolving and re-surfacing again when we thought they died a natural death. The industry has several different parts making up the whole. The seamstresses, tailors, manufacturers, models, factory workers, forecasters, designers, pattern makers, sketch artists, embroiderers, store owners, etc. Any industry that has so many other components will surely have its fair share of individual prejudices, styles and tastes. It is important to determine and define your sense of style. Individual preferences aside, at all times, the wants, needs and desires of your customers will have to be anticipated. New advancement happens rapidly. Keeping up with trends from fashion forecasters will be necessary to determine colour, styles, accessories, textures, prints, etc. to stand out from the noise. The question of, 'How do I turn my passion for fashion into a viable business can be daunting. Yet, with the right guidance, it is possible though not easy.
A fashion business can be extremely lucrative. After all, clothing is one of the basic physiological human needs according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Amidst the glitz and glamour of the industry though, an entrepreneurial approach must be taken from the get-go in order to achieve any measure of success.
If you are listening to this podcast, you may have some desire to become a fashion entrepreneur, that’s awesome.
I will explore in more depth in coming chapters but here are some initial questions you must be prepared to answer very honestly:
- Do I really want to run a fashion business or is it that the idea of it seems alluring?
- Do I have access to the necessary funding?
- Do I have the skills that are required or am I able to identify partners to help me?
- What is unique about what I'm doing?
Even if your answers to the questions above are ‘no’, fret not! I’ve got you clothed (pun intended). Begin to see yourself running your awesome fashion business. Envision in your mind’s eye, your brand in stores across the world and on some well-known celebrities.
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Non-fungible tokens, widely known as NFTs, are the latest evolution of the cryptocurrency concept. They’ve been around since 2014 but recently gained notoriety. NFTs can be traded or exchanged, one for another as one of a kind digital representations of physical assets. They are essentially digital contracts, with certain rules such as the number of copies available for sale. Much of the current market for NFTs is centred around collectables, such as digital artwork, music, real estate and sports cards, even tweets. So what triggered the latest internet obsession? In early March 2021, a group of NFTs in the form of artwork was sold for over USD 69 million, the sale set a precedent and a record for the most expensive pieces of digital art sold thus far.
NFTs exist on a blockchain which is a distributed public ledger that records transactions. Blockchain technology help artists and content creators, for example, get the opportunity to monetize their wares without relying on a gallery or auction house. Instead, the artist can sell it directly to the consumer. In theory, anybody can tokenize their work to sell an NFT. It is important to note, however, that NFTs are typically held on the Ethereum blockchain so owning and storing some of this cryptocurrency is usually the first step in attaining NFTs. With all the hype surrounding this new craze, the big questions yet to be answered are…are they worth the money, will they change the way we do invest forever or will they fade away? Only time will tell.
My guest on The Entrepreneurial You today is Miguel Adwin. Miguel has a true passion for technology and entrepreneurship which direct his work ethic. With over two decades of experience in technology leadership and product architecture, Miguel is the archetype creator and product builder. His extensive experience ranges from financial systems, e-commerce, homeland security, managing enterprise teams and delivering tested and secure products using big data. Having heavily used cryptography before it was cool, the crypto and defi space provide a healthy environment to merge his entrepreneurial skills with his development and architectural chops.
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He’s a man of inspiring principle, determination and composed appearance… John Mahfood is a certified public accountant and an experienced business leader who was introduced to the mechanics of the field from as early as he could remember. Most of his early years were spent cultivating his leadership skills by working in the family business; guided by his dad Adeeb Mahfood.
Before taking over as CEO of Jamaica Teas, John had already developed a track record of high performance and professionalism, with companies such as Grace and Price Waterhouse cooper and HiLo supermarkets. At the helm of JTL, John has been instrumental in the company’s listing on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and expansion to become the largest producer of teas in the Caribbean with almost one-half of its products exported.
His ability to sustain such ambitious business models over the decades no doubt has influenced his selection as president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and exporters Association for the term 2021/2022. We talk business affairs and so much more today on the entrepreneurial you, with John Mahfood.
Short Form Videos
Short-form videos… are ruling supreme among digital marketing strategies and facilitators, advertisers and consumers alike, all want to capitalize on its reign…at least while it's a hot topic.
Video marketing isn't that new, it became mainstream around 2010, offering biteable content used to drive sales, create engagement and raise awareness among other things. Shorts on the other hand, in particular those influenced by social media usage, emerged fairly recent, around 2020. Whether they are created to publicize a big business campaign or promote a Do It Yourself home video, the value of shorts is undeniable. In many cases it’s a free app feature that’s easily accessible, it gives people quick and easy ways to consume information and since people tend to share the video at twice the rate of any other media, it’s one of the sure ways to get good returns on investments.
So what are the top short-form video platforms available for free and what are some benefits of using them…asking for a friend you say? Well, we’ve got you and your friend covered. If you’re not leading a large budget marketing activity that requires professional video production, you might want to consider using a few of these…
Tik Tok-the trendsetter of short-form videos on social media. Not only are users enabled by features that allow the use of graphics, music, and imported media, packed in an easy to edit the recording, but also brands have access to a creative space filled with an audience of millions around the world, eager to explore and express creativity like never before…all most brands have to do is start a challenge that is highly likely to create a buzz around a product or service.
Instagram Reel. The Instagram reel was launched in August 2020 as a challenge to tik tok but ascended in popularity when India and the USA banned the use of tik tok in their countries. Which left former users turning to Instagram for a substitution that gave them the opportunity to churn out 15-30 seconds videos, highlighting pretty much anything. Like tik tok, reels on Instagram auto-play one after another and is giving dreamers and celebrities both a massive opportunity to earn from the creative showcase of talent and rotation of music on the platform.
Snapchat spotlight was also created to rival tik tok. It features short videos in a continuous loop that users can use to advertise as well as get monetary incentives for videos with a high number of views. In February 2021 alone, over 124 million Snapchat users watched spotlight videos, so the chances of being seen are quite decent.
So the next time you think about short-form videos, think about taking advantage of any one of these to help widen your audience reach and maximise profits.
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Serving her industry with pride, passion and purpose. A business mogul in her own right, Michelle Chong, co-founder of the successful Honey Bun Limited and 2016 Business Suite Businesswoman of the year is one high performing female leader with over 35 years at the helm of a baking company that has not only stood the test of time but continues to ace the test of quality. After so many years in business, how does one reinvent themselves and re-establish their brand to become a transformational force? Michelle joins us to talk about entrepreneurship, politics and philanthropic work.
High buildings, high prices and high demands. The rising interest in property ownership has had buyers and sellers caught in the housing craze with little regard for costs. Jamaica is experiencing a robust real estate market, to say the least, and banks and financial institutions are all here for the profits. Real estate is likely one of the best stable investments one can make on the island, which appreciates over time as a relatively safe financial venture.
Prospective homeowners and banks both recognize the earning power of these types of investments which explains their keen and growing involvement in servicing mortgage loans. But how and why are banks eager to help us secure our dream homes? Let’s take a closer look.
The selling price for a house, apartment or land today is possibly the lowest it will ever be. With that said, the mortgage lender stands to gain as a real estate owner who can re-sell repossessed properties if needs be. This resale is at a higher cost than that covered in initial loan disbursement.
Also, mortgage lenders charge customers fees including application fees and periodic maintenance fees. Some banks may offer a mortgage product package with a flat annual fee, either way…customers are still paying fees outside of repayment of loans. Banks also have the opportunity to promote other financial products throughout the loan process in order to maximize their revenue. These include home renovation loans, refinance loans and so on.
Since mortgages involve borrowing a significant amount of money which is usually repaid over decades, banks often like to sell as many mortgage products as possible which often results in competition between banks for signing up borrowers. Banks also compete for customer deposits, which give them the money to lend to borrowers, so they select their interest rates to ensure they remain competitive in both respects.
Bank-controlled real estate brokerages will most likely become marketing arms for mortgage departments, when this occurs, you can bet that more aggressive, targeted marketing strategies will be applied to solicit more and more borrowers looking to finance the purchase of homes. There are pros and cons of using banks as mortgage lenders, you’ll just have to identify the approach that works best for you.
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It’s fair to say that Larren Peart is a data guru who has chartered new boundaries and prospects with data-driven analytics and insights, made accessible in unprecedented ways through his business Blue Dot, full-service market research and strategy consulting company. Founded in 2014, less than 7 years ago, Blue Dot is already making waves, claiming the majority market share for data insights in Jamaica and attracting heavyweight support from the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, Yes Iyah and SSL Venture Capital Limited just to name a few. Blue Dot is strategically poised to become a future leading market research entity and today we’ll find out from its founder, exactly what’s helping this business to thrive.
Trending Now: Artificial Intelligence
Most people think of science-fiction and human-like robots when they hear the term Artificial Intelligence (AI). Well, that only obtains in Hollywood. In the real world, Artificial Intelligence refers to a computer system equipped with intellectual processes that allow machines to discover meaning, generalize, learn from experience and adjust to new inputs. Deep learning and natural language processing are key components of the AI set up and these technologies allow computers to be trained to accomplish specific tasks.
The term artificial intelligence was coined in 1956 but the hype around AI has accelerated in recent times, due to increased data volumes, advanced algorithms, and improvements in computing power and storage. More and more industries are growing in demand for AI capabilities including healthcare, retail, manufacturing and banking.
While the definition of AI gets more complex and extensive, we’re gonna try and share some examples of specific uses of Artificial Intelligence applications in everyday processes and hope they give you a better understanding of what we’re working with.
For one, smartphones use AI to provide services that are as personalized as possible. Virtual assistants answering questions, providing recommendations and helping organize daily routines are some examples. Language translation software relies on artificial intelligence to provide and improve translations. In addition, smart thermostats learn from human behaviour, how to save energy and although self-driving vehicles are not yet standard, some cars already use AI-powered safety functions in their mechanics. In the fight against covid-19, AI has been used in thermal imaging in airports and in medicine, it can help recognise infection from computerized tomography lung scans.
By this rate, AI is sure to heavily impact the future development of health, cybersecurity, auto and creativity to name a few. So it’s not a question of when…but how these will be implemented and embedded in our daily activities.
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If you aren't necessarily part of the tech industry, the name Stephen Spence may not ring familiar but this innovative, game-changing entrepreneur has led a transformative mobile marketing business that transformed the way local and regional companies communicate with customers…forever. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of SMS Communications limited, a Jamaican company that was started in 2007 and has successfully grown to service over two hundred and fifty clients across the Caribbean. With that reach, chances are you’ve utilized Mcommerce services offered by Stephen’s SMSC limited. How has he been able to sustain and build on his vision since 2007? Today we talk about Stephen’s accomplishments and so much more…right here on the Entrepreneurial You.
NFTs
Non-fungible tokens, widely known as NFTs, are the latest evolution of the cryptocurrency concept. They’ve been around since 2014 but recently gained notoriety. NFTs can be traded or exchanged, one for another as one of a kind digital representations of physical assets. They are essentially digital contracts, with certain rules such as the number of copies available for sale. Much of the current market for NFTs is centred around collectables, such as digital artwork, music, real estate and sports cards, even tweets. So what triggered the latest internet obsession? In early March, a group of NFTs in the form of artwork was sold for over USD 69 million, the sale set a precedent and a record for the most expensive pieces of digital art sold thus far. NFTs exist on a blockchain which is a distributed public ledger that records transactions. Blockchain technology help artists and content creators, for example, get the opportunity to monetize their wares without relying on a gallery or auction house. Instead, the artist can sell it directly to the consumer. In theory, anybody can tokenize their work to sell an NFT. It's important to note, however, that NFTs are typically held on the Ethereum blockchain so owning and storing some of this cryptocurrency is usually the first step in attaining NFTs. With all the hype surrounding this new craze, the big questions yet to be answered are…are they worth the money, will they change the way we do invest forever or will they fade away? Only time will tell.
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Being an exceptional leader means more than having the ability to deliver results, it’s also about the capacity to empower from the inside out. Christopher Reckord is one such businessman who leads with heart and expertise. Chris, chief executive officer and board member for tTech Limited, a leading IT support organization, has over 30 years of experience in the fields of information and communications technology and entrepreneurship. He is pioneering technical solutions to business operations and is leaving a life-long legacy, as a life-long learner on his career journey. Christopher Reckord……on The Entrepreneurial You.
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Fierce, forward-thinking and certainly not afraid to take on a challenge. Nyanna Williams boldly leads a brand that bears a strong influence on its industry and a strong connection to her purpose. She’s travelled across geographical and professional borders to find her true calling as Chief Executive Officer of Lifespan Spring Water Co; a business that is globally recognized for its award-winning quality standards and its local contributions to nation-building. The Portland-born powerhouse business influencer has found her niche and is on a mission to pour back into her town and country, the investment and resources she has received. It’s Nayanna Williams on…The Entrepreneurial You.
Cryptocurrency…what is it?
The cryptocurrency industry has grown exponentially over the last decade. More and more people are becoming interested in the mysterious digital currency industry that carries more than fourteen thousand different cryptocurrencies traded publicly, at a value of almost 3 trillion as of November 2021; this is according to market research website coinmarketcap.com.
With all this focused attention being paid to Cryptocurrency, here are some factoids you might find valuable.
A cryptocurrency is a form of payment that can be exchanged online for goods and services. The currencies use blockchain technology that manages and records transactions across computers. "Crypto" refers to the various encryption algorithms and cryptographic techniques that safeguard these transactions.
One of the things that make this market so interesting, is that there is no central authority to issue the currencies, they are theoretically immune to government meddling but are susceptible to taxation in some regions. Perhaps that’s part of the reason cryptocurrency is not supported by all countries, with some like Nigeria, going as far as putting a ban on crypto exchanges.
Now let’s take a closer look at the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization…Bitcoin. Launched in 2009, by an anonymous creator, Bitcoin has been described as fulfilling the need for an “electronic payment system based on cryptographic proof instead of trust”. Bitcoin transactions are stored on a public ledger containing information secured by blockchain, which should make it difficult to tamper with. This seems to be the biggest pull for investors because, since its public launch, one Bitcoin now sells for more than $62,000. Usd. And for those who may be wondering, yes bitcoin can be converted to cash.
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Her influence spans many phases of media development in Jamaica. From being credited with helping to transform the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) into what is now the number one free-to-air station; Television Jamaica (TVJ), to her pioneering work in video, live streaming solutions. This Fulbright scholar and media specialist have comfortably claimed competence and authority as a lecturer of media management and author of media research-based books. From working as a registered general nurse to becoming co-founder and executive chairman of Phase 3 Productions, She is Dr Marcia Forbes……on The Entrepreneurial You.
The Future of Space Tourism
Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk…what do they all have in common? You guessed it…they are all in the race to space. A new era of space tourism has ensued. We’ve moved from the simple study of the outer world to Neil Armstrong’s walk on the moon, and now folks are lining up to book a spot on a shuttle off the planet. The high price of all this, just for a few minutes of floating. But what has renewed this space craze tourism venture and why are the richest people in the world competing to set up shop outside of earth? Let’s delve in.
Space shuttle flights have been a thing from the early 1980s but somehow has made a strong comeback as the talk of the town with the likes of brands such as Virgin, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Boeing CST-100 Starliner launching rockets recently. We suspect the revival has a lot to do with newly found bragging rights that can be had and revenue potential, especially now that tech advancements have made it easier and more affordable to launch off…the affordable part can be argued of course. Analysts estimate that by 2040, the global space industry will grow from about 400 billion to more than a trillion dollars. If it's true that a seat on the shuttle will go for anywhere between two hundred to three hundred and fifty thousand USD, then those estimates don’t seem so hard to believe.
In fact, A floating space hotel is set to launch in 2021 with a projected cost of 2.3 billion dollars. Hotel mogul Robert Bigelow has plans to sell slots to government officials looking to do research as well as holiday slots to those who can afford it. By it, we mean booking cost in the low seven/eight-figures.
The future of travelling is space tourism…where do you see yourself in the future?
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A zac of many trades; Zachary Harding has crafted a diversified career profile that has taken him from the dancehall to the boardroom and into the Forbes Business Council…and he’s just getting started. Dubbed a marketing guru, Harding has a track record of excellence in senior management and strategic marketing roles with prominent brands such as the Jamaica Tourist Board, ATL, Red Stripe, JAMPRO, the Urban Development Corporation, Caribbean Airlines, the Port Authority of Jamaica, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association just to name a few.
He is currently the Executive Chair of Delta Capital Partners and Group Chief Executive Officer of Stocks and Securities Limited.
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Trending Now
Has video conferencing shaped the future of communication? The studies indicate a resounding yes and Zoom Video Communications, Inc has come out of the shadows to lead the technological pack. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, more and more companies were forced to rely on video conferencing tools to maintain business. An unprecedented 2020 gave rise to video conferencing systems, and Zoom was perfectly positioned to grow in demand. The accessibility and ease of deployment have made it one of the leading virtual meeting software.
Let’s put things into perspective…here are some key statistics on the rapid growth of the video conferencing company, Zoom.
In 2020, Zoom generated $2.6 billion in revenue, a 317 per cent increase year-on-year. It was also one of the fastest-growing apps of the pandemic, with meeting participants increasing by 2900 per cent.
And we’re not done…It has almost five hundred thousand business customers as of March 2021. Its valuation exceeded $100 billion during the pandemic and the number of annual meeting minutes on Zoom is now over 3.3 trillion. Not bad for a company launched in 2013, less than 10 years ago.
Zoom’s uptake in use has had one of the most rapid business growths of 2020 and research projects that the video conferencing industry will be worth US$20 billion by 2024 so there is more than enough opportunity for game-changing expansions of companies such as zoom.
A new age of communication methods is unfolding; boosting efficiency and productivity. For one, thanks to innovations like those, you don’t have to be tech-savvy to be able to operate the latest technology.
It’s safe to say this trend is here to stay, constantly being developed with added enhanced, next-generation features and this boom is sure to last beyond COVID-19.
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I trust you had a Merry Christmas. I am praying that 2022 will be a year of victory for you.
2021 has been quite a year, as was its predecessor 2020. But I am here to tell you that I gave it all that I've got from a place of surrender, ease and grace. I was in no rush to go anywhere nor do anything. My modus operandi became one of simply being. I won't lie though, I have had some serious challenges that I am still navigating.
Honestly, there was a time in the year where I thought I couldn't bear anything else. While still recovering from a life-threatening burnout in 2020, my husband suffered major strokes in May, which frightened the daylight out of me.
I cried, acknowledged where I was and reached out for help. And man did my community rally around me! Oh yeah, you supported as only you could—the prayers, the retreats, the phone calls, the cooking of meals and more—you reminded me that I was not alone, and I am grateful for that.
Notwithstanding the challenges, I have had many wins (big and small).
The Entrepreneurial You podcast celebrated its 200th episode in January with 2nd-time guest, Seth Godin.
Lisa Nichols shared her brilliance on The Entrepreneurial You podcast
My forever virtual mentor, Les Brown, accepted my invitation to be on The Entrepreneurial You.
UWI Press became a Distributor for my 5th book, Podcast Power: The Quick-Start Guide to Launching & Leveling-Up Your Brand.
I partnered with Business Access TV to launch the TV edition of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Here is a sample. They will soon be made available on the podcast and my YouTube channel.
In addition to The Entrepreneurial You, I produce two other business podcasts:
EXIM Bank's Your Business Matters
JSE's The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You
I coached some clients into their winning season during one-on-one sessions and from my Take-Flight Mastermind.
Interviewed some insightful people for the podcasts that I produce
Contributed to the 1st episode of the PodFest Podcast
I was an audience member in the audience of the Dr Phil Show.
Continue to treat my mental and physical health as a priority on my schedule.
Revived the Patwa Apparel brand via dipatwalifestyle.com
Became more Africa-centric (planning a women empowerment trip to Ghana).
As it relates to plans for 2022, I don't have a lot of those. I have a few bucket list items that I intend on crossing off. The aim is to do more things that give me joy, go with the flow while I reap the benefits from seeds planted over many years.
As I go forward, The Entrepreneurial You will feature the brilliance of the African Diaspora and share content from the TV edition of the show.
I want you to know how much I value your support. I look forward to sharing more informative content in 2022.
Until we connect again, do take care of yourself.
Sincerely,
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Do you give time and space to that other voice in your head telling you that you are not good enough? I mean, those big audacious goals that you have written in your journal remain exactly there because you keep asking yourself, “who am I to want to be able to do this thing?” Actually who are you, NOT to want these things. Listen to this episode to learn how Arlan Hamilton has overcome imposter syndrome to be the bad ass entrepreneur she now is.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn how Arlan deals with Imposter Syndrome. .
Get insight into Arlan’s latest venture dealing with Fractional Employment.
Find out Arlan’s Jamaican connection.
Episode Highlights
About Hire Runner
Runner was formed in 2021 addressing a pain point that many companies have, that is needing that extra executive support but not being able to or wanting to bring on a full-time salaried employee right away.
Hire takes on fractions employees to assist entrepreneurs on as needed.
There are multiple ways that Runners can curate their career.
The Gig work economy has changed and created many things; what was missing was the access to benefits.
Where did Arlan’s love for Startups come from?
The innovation that she tapped into as a child made her curious about people.
At around 30 she had moments of revelation that showed her the disconnect with those who were part of the tech space and she wanted to change that.
Part of her mission is to be someone who catalyses the brilliant minds from people taken from all walks of life.
How has imposter syndrome affected Arlan’s entrepreneurial journey?
Arlan has admitted that imposter syndrome affected her when she was younger.
We don’t have enough time in this world to spend our time wondering if we are in the right room or not.
Black women have so much time to make up for. We don’t have enough time to wonder if we are ready for that role.
4 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“It doesn’t get easier, it becomes more worth it.”
“Now with all the policies in place today, it is common decency to ensure that people working within your company are taken care of and we are happy to be on this side of history.”
“The startup lane is such a new frontier and could be a leveling playfield.”
“I want to be someone that catalyses the brilliant minds who take us into the future. And these brilliant minds are attached to people taken from all walks of life and not just a chosen few who get to represent who we are.”
About Arlan Hamilton
Arlan is an investor and the Founder, HireRunner and managing partner of Backstage Capital. In May 2020, Hamilton released her first book from Penguin Random House entitled It's About Damn Time, which is based on her personal journey into entrepreneurship and venture capital.
Have specific questions? You can reach out to Arlan on Twitter.
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Have you ever seen pictures of entrepreneurs with their laptop while on the glistening and enticing shores with hues of blues and turquoise with the caption, “living my best life now” and wondered how you too can do that? This episode reveals someone who is successfully doing that and provides hacks for you to do it too.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn how a tech startup founder runs a successful business while travelling the world, living in dozens of cities.
Discover how to merge business and travel to have the life you want
Identify some travel hacks to do so on a budget.
Episode Highlights
Yaro’s early days get in Tech
From 16 to about 25 years old, Yaro’s goal was focused on making enough money to survive with his own source of income, not someone else’s.
He was seen as a misfit. Everyone had a job or was starting university.
Brisban wasn’t a hotbed for entrepreneurship..
How was Yaro able to travel the world and do business?
He built a business that was very leveraged, was systematized and with help from Assistants, etc..
A blog and Newsletter allowed him to create content for just 2 hours a day and that was a good day. He had an established audience. He automated much of his process.
It took him 10 years to get to that digital-nomad lifestyle.
What inspired Yaro to travel the world and do business at the same time?
The initial inspiration came from learning about entrepreneurship in general.
The Book, e-Myth by Michael Gerber played a huge role. It was instrumental to validate the idea that you could build a business that you are not the main operator.
It was about wanting to build a machine that could generate passive income.
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“Throughout that entire time I was sitting in Cafes with my laptop and I would coordinate either a launch campaign, write a blog post or a Newsletter and the business would run behind me.”
“I made a deliberate choice to build that type of business, to go after that business model. It took me 10 years.”
“My goal was simply not get a job, not have a boss, not have an alarm clock, that was the worst, not have a cap on my potentia to make money, like all entrepreneurs, that one was to make a lot of money that I could actually survive. That’s what my brain was focused on.”
About Yaro Starak
Yaro Starak. Yaro is the co-founder of InboxDone.com, an email management company with a team of 25+ serving clients including restaurant owners, venture capitalists, accountants, doctors, lawyers, real estate agents, car retailers, online coaches and more.Yaro has made 30+ angel investments in tech startups including Steezy, LeadIQ, Fluent Forever, FitBod and Nutrisense, has property investments in Canada and Ukraine, and in partnership built a 3.6MW solar farm.During the mid-2000s Yaro sold his first company, BetterEdit.com, then built an online education business, Blog Mastermind, selling over $2 Million of his books and online courses, as he traveled the world, living in 26 different cities. Yaro has been featured in SkyNews, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Foundr and hundreds of media outlets and events.
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They lied to us, making us believe that as entrepreneurs we should be hustling and grinding constantly if we want to become successful. But is it success if it comes at the expense of our health? Can we have great health while pursuing wealth? Is it one or the other? This episode examines how we can navigate our health goals while still pursuing financial freedom.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn to navigate your health goals while pursuing your financial goals.
Find out how to be intentional about taking care of your health.
To learn practical steps to making better nutritional decisions.
Episode Highlights
Taking care of our own health is important
Culture has contributed to the way we live our lives without rest.
Stress plays a huge role in our ability to be healthy.
We need to find a way to prioritize our bodies and our needs.
How is a lack of proper nutrition manifesting itself amongst entrepreneurs?
Eating nothing during the week and then binging on weekends.
It looks different for everyone
When we don’t have proper nutrition, we are not going to be mentally sharp as we could be.
Lot of emotional overeating.
We can cut through the informational overwhelm by focusing on the basics.
What does health have to do with financial freedom?
We are not going to be our best selves if we are unhealthy
We cannot reach our financial goals if we are unhealthy.
Having habits in place reach far beyond heath goals
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“We cannot give to anyone or anything from a state of depletion.”
“Taking care of our nutrition is important...for all the many relationships we are currently juggling.”
“If we can allow our nutrition to not be another stressful thing to worry about then we can find a way for our nutrition to support the busy lives we live.”
About Kate Lyman
Kate is a nutrition coach, founder of "Kate Lyman Nutrition," wife, traveler, and lover of outdoors. Kate helps committed clients make a transformational change using a flexible nutrition approach and creating sustainable healthy habits using evidence-based methods.
Have specific questions? You can reach out to Kate Facebook and on her website and check out her FREE MEAL PREP COOKBOOK.
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Ever thought about what to say or do to get a meeting tipped in your favor before it even start?
Words have power but when combined with the appropriate body language and action, they have the power to move mountains.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn the true meaning of communication
Explore the four types of communicators and the steps to effective communication.
To learn practical steps to tip meetings in your favour.
Episode Highlights
The True Meaning of Communication
Aurora explains that communication is when the message sent is the message that is received.
She explains that this is not always the case because there is always background noise of some kind to prevent effective communication.
As a communicator, it is important to understand neurological science and know that there is always a conversation in the listener's head, whether it is thinking about their bills or a previous conversation.
Steps to Effective communication
Aurora lists the three vital steps to effective communication.
Hijack - Grab the attention of the listener and silence what is going on in their head so that they pay attention to you.
Connect - Try to connect with the listener. The mid-brain looks for friendliness, status, and connection. By appealing to these, listeners will feel more inclined to listen.
Details - To communicate effectively, the brain should be silenced to create a connection. It will then be able to receive and process information from the speaker.
The 4 types of Communicators
Aurora explains that the average person has a default setting when it comes to communicating but, you must pay close attention to the kind of communicator you are:
What - The ‘what’ communicator usually delivers a more analytical presentation and provides a lot of data and details. These communicators are generally scientists, engineers, and technology-oriented persons.
Why - The ‘why’ communicator usually needs to know why they are telling somebody about wherever the topic may be.
How- The ‘how’ communicator is usually the person that seeks to implement something and has a plan.
Who - The ‘who’ communicator likes to know who their audience is; this helps them to focus on questions such as, who is the ideal client? and to whom does this message matter?
Why write a book
Aurora shares that she believes strongly that everyone has a story to share and that life experiences can turn into wisdom for the younger version of ourselves.
She says that communication of this story doesn't always have to be through a book, as a book is just a vehicle. She shares that videos and podcasts can also be used as vehicles to share your story.
She shares that she encourages people to tell their stories and found that many people didn't know how to write books and get the help needed to finish and publish a book. Hence, she wrote her book to help potential authors figure out how to write a book and monetize it.
Practical Tips To Tip A Meeting In Your Favour
1) Frame Yourself as the Solution
Frame yourself as the solution to your potential client or partner's problems and establish your authority. Aurora explains that the best way is to write and publish a book and take it a step further by sending each person an autographed copy of the book before meeting with them.
2) Do not Focus on You
Aurora highlights that we tend to focus on what we have to offer in meetings but,
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How do you view Culture? Have you taken stock of your personal biases and your outlook on issues relating to cultural diversity recently? I’m excited to share this episode as Genein Letford breaks down, “How to Connect, Create and Innovate Across Cultural Lines.”
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Explore the definition of culture.
Learn how the culture of your everyday life can affect the culture of a work environment and the way people carry out their tasks.
Discover how to create an inclusive work environment and change unconscious biases.
Episode Highlights
The Relationship between Culture and Creativity
Genein says culture by definition is a group of people with a shared set of values, beliefs and systems. She says creative thinking is affected by culture and culture is lived through people. Therefore, the people in a business or organization guide its culture.
She explains that culture is not one set thing as there are different cultures; i.e. Ethnic culture, National culture, and that these are affected by things such as gender and other demographics. She also gives examples of how different cultural upbringings can affect reasoning ability and the way we conduct research and other work.
Genein explains the importance of having diversity in the workplace as it gives a broader spectrum of views and understanding. She explains that the way people interact with data and people, has a lot to do with their cultural influences and how it can differ based on cultural upbringing.
What Is Cultural Creativity?
Genein explains that Intercultural Creativity is her life's work and dispels the myths that creative thinking is only the ability to choreograph a dance or be artistic in the practical sense of the word.
She explains that creativity is the process of finding a problem and solving it with relevance, value, and novelty.
She says that creativity is in all spheres of life, fields, and cultural groups.
Genein explains that Intercultural Creativity has to deal with cultural competence and the ability for people to interact with people from different lived backgrounds and lived experiences and detect the similarities, differences, and complexities, adapting as they shift varying through cultural groups.
How to Create an Inclusive Environment
Genein explains that three-hour workshops every once in a while to encourage inclusive environments is not an effective method for corporations as creating an inclusive environment is a lifelong journey.
She explains that creating an inclusive environment is a matter that deals with the mindset and psychological beliefs of a person, and it takes dismantling current beliefs and rebuilding new ones.
Genein explains that in order to see changes towards inclusivity in a work environment, leadership must demonstrate openness and support of inclusivity.
Practical Ways To Build A Culture Of Cultural Diversity
Genein says reinforcement of proper core values demonstrates self-awareness which causes persons to practice introspection and assess what they value and look for in other people.
She explains that when she meets a new person despite their cultural or ethnic background, her first move is to find out about their ‘diamond.’ She refers to this as the gifts, skill, talent, or contribution of a person.
She explains that looking for people's diamonds stops her brain from making negative perceptions based on things she might have heard or seen in the media.
She says another tip for building cultural diversity is alleviating our unconscious biases. She explains that our mindset can affect the way we see others so we have to make an effort to change that by becom...
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Have you ever thought about how a Facebook Community could positively affect your business? Self-made millionaire and Confidence Coach Christina Jandali is here to share with us ‘How to Get Paying Clients with Facebook Groups.’
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn about the importance of Facebook Group Communities.
Learn how to transform community members into paying clients/customers.
Unlock the keys to maintaining a successful Facebook Group/Community.
Episode Highlights
Christina The Confidence Coach
Christina shares that her career as a confidence coach helps entrepreneurs who struggle with self-confidence position themselves and their businesses for success. She expresses that this helps them stand up for their brand, message, and what they believe.
Christina explains that many entrepreneurs are not confident and miss out on opportunities because of constant self-comparison and self-doubt.
She states that her responsibility is to boost her clients' confidence and encourage them to know that making any progress is better than none at all.
She shares that she started her business while on maternity leave from her job in the Wealth and Finance Management Industry.
Facebook Groups And Their Benefits
Christina explains that a Social Media profile acts as a window dressing to your digital storefront and a Facebook group is the place where you welcome people into your space.
She says it is an informal “hangout place” for entrepreneurs to have round table discussions and form connections used to build a community.
How to Run a Successful Facebook Without Being ‘Spammy’
Christina explains that Facebook groups should not always be about making sales, as that gives the impression that things are only transactional. She explains that this approach is similar to a ‘booty call’ and can make customers or clients feel like they are being taken advantage of.
Christina encourages entrepreneurs to consider Facebook groups as a place for community and connection building. She explains that they should be more concerned about the people in the community and their feelings as sometimes people miss out on sales because of the experience they have on the receiving end as a potential client or customer.
Christina believes that selling is serving once it is aligned. Once a Facebook group is doing that for its community, the sales will eventually come at the right time.
Why Facebook?
Christina breaks down how creating communities in Facebook groups help entrepreneurs create a safe space for clients. She explains that this space is a part of why people purchase goods and services from a person because they feel a sense of connection and community.
Customers like consistency and a consistent message and will trust and buy a product when they resonate with an entrepreneur's story and what they are trying to achieve.
How To Get Paying Clients
Christina explains that after creating and cultivating a community in a Facebook group, people become eager and interested in what you have to offer. She explains that in order to make a transition from group member to client, it's important to make an invitation or offer to your community based on your product or service.
She explains that it is also important to post content to create a desire and demand for your paid offer or service.
She explains that Facebook groups utilize two types of content; Maintenance content and Campaign content. She explains the difference between both and gives practical ways of how these types of content can help transform group members into paying clients.
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Have you ever thought how you could turn your trauma into triumph? Tracee Hunt did it and she is here to share her story and tell you how you can do as you “Learn to Lead Your Team Towards Success.”
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Hear Tracee’s story and how she turned trauma into stepping stones to success.
Learn about how to lead your team to success while working through individual and collective traumas.
Hear tips on how to become a better leader.
Episode Highlights
The Foundation: Tracee’s Story
Tracee shares how being the product of unwanted pregnancy and dealing with the effects of having an absent father in the early part of her life affected her.
She also shares that she was a victim of mental and physical abuse.
Tracee explains that she uses the art of reframing to support her growth from the traumas she has experienced.
Tracee explains the reality of trauma and how each person is responsible for learning how to heal from their trauma.
Motivation behind the book - Silent Overcomer
Tracee shares that as she went through life and tried to address her trauma and trauma-giver, writing down her feelings became very cathartic.
She says that a big part of the motivation to write her book was that her daughter encouraged her to share her story.
She explains that she had some reservations about sharing her story because of fear of how her mother, who was her main trauma giver, would react to what was written/ shared.
Tracee shares that her trauma would also act as a trigger for her mother but, the ultimate decision about whether or not to write the book came down to her knowing what was more important to her.
She explains that a leadership seminar taught her the art of reframing, which has helped her deal with most of her family trauma and receive clarity.
She shares how a question from the speaker at the seminar made her realize that she was wearing an invisible mask and suppressing her inner hurt and trauma.
Tracee shares that reviews from her book made her realize how much other people were hurting and working through trauma and how important writing a book is not just about trauma but how to retool.
Leadership through Tracee’s eyes - How did trama shape her?
Tracee shares that her company takes a holistic approach to leadership and believes that to grow an organization, employers must first help employees to grow personally.
Tracee shares that her trauma has made her resilient and has contributed to her leadership development.
She explains that she has used the skills she gained as a result of trauma for good rather than to her detriment.
Defining Success as a leader
Tracee shares that she defines success as reaching your individual next-level and doing something that has a positive and meaningful effect on yourself and others. She shares that she believes that a person's mission and motive have to be about more about others than about self.
How to lead your team towards success
Tracee shares that an essential key in leading a team towards success is creating a safe space for individual and group growth.
She shares that there are three levels of leadership; Leader of self, leader of others, and leaders of leaders.
She says that leaders must lead by example and make room for candid conversations to understand and know more about their team's needs and how they can work to make things better.
Tracee shares that she was always told that she was a leader and how personal experiences allowed her to exercise her leadership skills.
Tips to become a better leader
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Have you experienced failure? I guarantee you are not alone but, there is always a way to make a comeback, and today’s guest Teresa Heath Wareing is going to share with us some tips on “Turning Entrepreneurial Failures into Success.”
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Listen to Teresa share her own story of triumphs and failures that lead her to success.
Hear strategies on how to manage failure and success in business.
Understand how to make the best of failures to turn them into success.
Episode Highlights
Teresa’s Journey
Teresa shares her unconventional journey to entrepreneurship as personal life experiences left her with no options but to figure out how to use her skills to make money.
Teresa shares that even though she is not exactly sure how she made her monthly targets, she hustled by networking and showing up in the appropriate places at the right time as an investment for herself and her business.
Teresa shares that the need to provide for herself and her family motivated her the most when she started her business because her main goal was making money. However, as she continued the journey, she learned more about the boundaries of business and the things that mattered the most.
Missteps along the way
Teresa explains that while she was well experienced and knowledgeable about her area of focus, one of her main missteps was incorrect pricing. She shares that she didn't understand her value in her start-up stages and this resulted in people not believing in the quality of work as they thought that the prices were too low to be true.
Teresa shares that another major misstep for her was the mindset she had. She explains that her previous experience in the corporate world encouraged hard work and didn't give much attention to personal and family life. However, becoming an entrepreneur made her discover the importance of confidence, drive, and determination.
Teresa shares how coming to the revelation that she was every part of her business made her realize how important having the right mindset was to its overall function and efficacy.
What defines success or failure?
Teresa explains success and failure are purely dependent on someone's personal goals.
She shares that one of the tools she uses to help her define or measure her success is goal setting. She explains that it gives you something to measure by so you will know whether or not you succeed or fail at a particular goal.
She also explains how a personal experience taught her that changing her mindset when things don't work in her favor can help her learn valuable lessons.
Teresa also shares that creating an action plan is also helpful for business owners to become successful. She explains that action plans help you figure out what works, what doesn't, and what needs to change. She explains that by achieving one action, you are one step closer to achieving your goal.
She also shares that sometimes things don't always work out as we originally intended. However, we should count the outcome as a lesson and use it as an avenue to try a different approach and trust that things will work out.
Greatest Lesson Learnt from Failure
Teresa shares that her greatest business lesson was learning to appreciate the value of small numbers.
She shares how important it is to love the people who support you and treat them well because that will affect the growth of your business.
Teresa says entrepreneurs should not let fear stop them from going after the things they want the most.
4 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“Someone else's success could be someone else's failure.”
“It’s either you win,
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Have you ever thought about offering a High- Ticket Business service? What is stopping you? This week's guest can help you overcome whatever fears you might be having surrounding this decision as we discuss High-Ticket Business Model Myths with Shayla Boyd- Gill.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn about the reasons for some of the myths surrounding High-Ticket Business Models.
Hear how Shyla Boyd-Gill practically debunked these myths to accelerate in her own High-Ticket Business.
Discover helpful tips to help you grow your own High-Ticket Model Business.
Episode Highlights
Who is Shalya Boyd-Gill
Shayla is a wife and mother of 6.
Shayla shares how her personal life experiences lead her to become an entrepreneur.
She explains that her business was birthed from her ability to have babies well and that was something she was good at doing.
She also shares that after a few failed attempts, she had to figure out how to run a business successfully.
She also shares how she had to change her business model and how a different approach helped her build her business and balance family life.
Reasons Myths Surround High Ticket Business Models
Shayla explains that sometimes people don't believe that customers or clients are willing to pay their asking price.
She expresses that sometimes business owners downplay themselves but should not do that as long as they can deliver the results they advertise.
Shaylea encourages business owners to have an infinite mindset, thinking more about the goal rather than the steps they have to take to get there. She says that this will help them to operate as if it has already happened. This mindset removes doubts and encourages them to believe anything is possible.
High Ticket Business Model Myths
Myth #1
Shayla shares that one of the myths in the high ticket business model is that you have to have a certain level of experience to be successful in your given industry.
She expressed that while entrepreneurs might believe they need years of experience or other persons to validate them as experts in their area, it's unnecessary. However, you can brand and speak highly of yourself and your business as long as the product you deliver matches up to what you say about it.
Shayla also shares how she branded and presented herself as the best in her industry when she began her business.
Myth #2
Another myth in high ticket business models is that it takes too much time to nurture leads.
Shayla debunks this myth by explaining that once a lead is qualified it takes less time to make a sale because this person usually already knows what they want and is already willing to invest.
She says she discourages her clients from talking to "window shoppers," this helps them focus on more qualified leads.
Shayla shares that to find leads, entrepreneurs should not forget the power of word-of-mouth marketing.
She also states that business owners must be clear about the people they want to work with and the type of service offered. She explains that this helps people to better direct persons in need of their services.
Shayla also encourages business owners to find quality leads through speaking and using material from their existing system to fuel these speaking engagements, for example, a podcast or social media postings.
She also states that the benefits of using information from an existing system are that you can be consistent and people will already know what you do.
Myth#3
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Sounds True is one of the world's leading wisdom-based multimedia companies whose mission is to wake up the world. They publish groundbreaking authors and teachers with topics ranging from mindfulness, neuroscience, psychology, trauma therapy, and more. Today we are joined by Founder Tami Simon in a riveting discussion about "Inner Skills in the Post-Pandemic Economy."
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover how to connect with your inner self
Learn about the importance of proper breathing.
Hear tips about how to be grounded.
Episode Highlights
What are inner skills?
Tami shares that our outer skills have to do with how we interact with people and take our cues from our culture and environment. She says these skills are affected by how we measure ourselves along the metrics given to us by the world and its influences.
She explains that our inner skills look at what we deem valuable and how we measure success.
She emphasizes that inner skills are best realized when we figure out how connected we are to our sense of purpose, the people we work with, and the things we do.
Tami says we have to use our inner lens to decide our own metric of success that we will look back on at the end of our lives and decide whether or not we achieved what we came to earth to do. She explains that knowing our inner metrics helps to guide us to work towards the things we actually want to achieve and focus on fulfilling them.
How do you know you're disconnected from your inner self?
Tami explains more often than not people experience a disconnect from their inner self. She explains that it usually results in feelings of depression, unaccomplishment, lack of purpose or reason for being, and not being sure of what to create or how to contribute to others.
Tami says that a turn of attention can help one to come back from that feeling of disconnectivity.
She says that we often create a delusion of disconnection in our minds which usually is the thing that triggers but, something as simple as admiring nature can allow us to reconnect.
Tami explains that simple acts of reconnecting help to develop the inner skill of relaxing. She says relaxing teaches us to feel the connection that tells us what is unique for us to do amidst the challenges we face in life.
How To Stay Grounded in a Pandemic
Tami explains that feeling connected in your body is the first step to feeling grounded.
She encourages connection exercises within our bodies that help us move away from our internal thoughts and truly experience and live in the moment.
How To Breathe and its Importance
Tami explains the importance of breathing properly and the ways in which it impacts our lives.
She also says the more a person can enjoy each breath they take, the healthier their breathing will be because it's no longer a quick action but an experience.
Tami explains that good breathing is essential to our health; she says it helps us have a clearer mind which benefits decision-making even in challenging experiences.
Can You Train Inner Skills? How ?
Tami shares that her past experiences along with studies have helped her to train her mind.
She also explains that by training our minds to be in the present with our bodies, our thinking becomes focused on what is needed in the moment rather than things of the past or the future.
She says we can all train our minds by intentionally engaging in daily practices to be more present.
She talks about the ‘feet and seat’ technique and the ways it can help people to come into a feeling of groundedness.
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In this episode, we are joined by Dave “Laundromat Millionaire” Menz sharing how his humble beginnings did not stop him from being successful as we discuss the topic from Poverty to Prospering.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Hear how Dave Menz went from selling candy in school to a millionaire.
Discover how Dave was able to make his business stand out and grow.
Learn how sacrifice can pay off in business.
Episode Highlights
Who Is Dave Menz
Dave shares that his family had very humble beginnings, which caused him to face several struggles growing up.
He also shared that as a child in order to purchase snacks or treats, he and his siblings had to learn to be resourceful.
He also shared that from a tender age in life, he developed an entrepreneurial spirit that has led him to where he is today.
How Did Dave Begin?
Dave shares that, growing up, he learned to survive on the bare minimum. That propelled him to start little business ventures such as mowing lawns and re-selling candy in school.
He shared that as a youngster, he was stubborn and believed that he too could be successful and achieve the freedom and independence that came with entrepreneurship.
He says that he was not encouraged to pursue entrepreneurship by his family but that didn't stop him from going after his goal.
After having a regular 9-5 job for 13 years, learning valuable skills for business, and climbing the corporate ladder, Dave had an epiphany. He realized that he still wanted to be an entrepreneur and started working towards having his own business.
The Business
After making cutbacks in his personal and family life, Dave bought a laundromat, and through thorough research and commitment, he was able to learn the Laundromat business.
He also shares that in his initial introduction he learned that people within the industry did not respect the laundromat business and its owners.
Dave decided that he had to operate differently than other persons in the laundromat industry to make and be the change he wanted to see.
Dave shared that he spent a lot of time and money reinvesting in his business and its operations. He has been able to expand and turn it into a million-dollar business.
Dave’s difference in approach to the laundromat business has opened many doors for him financially. He has since published a book and offers coaching to other persons in the industry so that they too can be successful in their business.
Valuable Advice
Dave says some of the most valuable lessons he has learned are that you should not allow other people to limit you, you should not do anything illegal or unethical and that delayed gratification will bring success.
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“If you want something in life you better go figure out a way to earn it.”
“There are no limitations on what I can accomplish.”
“Don't let others tell you what you can and can't do; don't let others put limitations on you.”
About Dave Menz
Dave grew up in poverty and overcame superhero-like obstacles. His story, revealed in his debut book, Laundromat Millionaire – The Grit to Elevate an Industry’ is a life and a business journey that doesn’t stop at rags to riches. It begins with a stubborn and obsessive mission to be a business owner with a tenacious and genuine purpose to help others to do the same. Dave teaches the principles of relentless studying of the greats to be great and knowing that even if an industry – like laundry – isn’t sexy,
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What does your digital introduction say about you? In this episode, we are joined by Donna Serdula as we discuss “Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile To Increase Visibility & Boost Your Sales.”
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn the importance of a LinkedIn profile
Discover how you can build a strong online presence using your LinkedIn profile.
Learn how you can engage with the right connections to benefit personally and professionally.
Episode Highlights
The Importance of a Linked in Profile
Donna shares how a personal experience ledn her to tap into the benefits of having an engaging LinkedIn profile.
Donna describes a LinkedIn profile as a digital-first impression.
She shares that a LinkedIn profile allows you to control your narrative and the way others perceive you. It allows people to get a better look and feel of who you are and your capabilities.
How to build a strong LinkedIn Presence
Donna says that one of the struggles professionals face is the lack of ability to write about themselves.
Donna lists a few key factors to consider when building a strong LinkedIn profile:
Know your goal/target audience - Figure out the intention behind creating your profile and ask questions such as, is it for a job? Is it to build a network? Etc.
Write a profile that's strategic and targets that particular audience.
Know what people are searching for and use keywords that will help your potential audience to find you.
Ensure the imagery of your profile checks out - Do you have things like a good profile photo, background graphic, and customized headline?
How often should I post on Linkedin?
How often you post on LinkedIn depends on how large of a platform or the following a person has. Persons with a large number of following may post once or five times per day but, a person with a small following does not need to post every day as LinkedIn is more interested in quality posts rather than the number of posts.
What should I focus on?
Donna emphasizes that LinkedIn is not a space for selling. She says it should be used to add value to connections through articles and stories.
It is necessary to use hashtags when using LinkedIn so posts can be discovered by other like-minded individuals or people looking for the information you’re sharing.
Donna also highlights the importance of audience and user engagement when it comes to Linkedin. She says users should interact with their target audience and it will also help their content to be noticeable when it is shared.
Donna also shares that using scheduling tools can be helpful at times however, LinkedIn puts a cap on those posts so, it is better to post in real-time. She also states that automation tools are frowned upon by LinkedIn.
Making Sales on LinkedIn
Donna shares that sales is a numbers game but LinkedIn is a place for research and business intelligence. It helps to make sales if you first find your audience then engage with them constantly before trying to reach out to offer a product or service.
LinkedIn Content
Donna states that over time LinkedIn has become more personable. Though those posts do well, users need to set boundaries as it is a space for more professional sharings and connections versus personal ones.
Optimizing your content based on analytics
Donna shares that LinkedIn has a particular ebb and flow and seasonality about it, unlike other applications. As such there will be times when posts receive a high level of engagement and other times when it is low.
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The adversities of life are inevitable, and one person who knows about this is Les Brown. However, he has never allowed the trials to get the better of him. He has allowed them to fuel him as he became one of the world’s most renowned motivational speakers. Today he is here to share with us that,' If You Can Look Up, You Can Get Up.'
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Hear about Les Brown's journey to success and the things that have kept him motivated over the years.
Discover the comeback power that lives within you.
Learn how to stand out in all that you do.
Episode Highlights
How do I handle adversity?
Les explains that life is full of disruptions and surprises; recent personal experiences reminded him of how true that is.
Les references Ephesians 6 verses 11-18 to remind us that we will face difficulty but having the Armor of God coupled with characteristics such as courage and resilience will help you overcome these inevitable circumstances.
How do I activate my comeback power?
Les says to activate your comeback power you have to get to the point of saying enough is enough and realize that you have to fight for what you want in life.
It’s key to realize that in life, there will always be a fight to get what we want but, it is not personal, it's just the way it is.
People who give up in life don't recognize their strength. Les says that sometimes people give up on their dreams because of the mindset that makes them feel that these goals are impossible.
He encourages us to recognize that we cannot be wimps when it comes to achieving our goals. We have to move from being worriers to warriors.
How do I keep going?
Les shares that even though he faces a personal battle daily, ultimately, the way a person lives is based on what they choose to believe about themself.
He says people must be willing to work on themselves and envision what they see for their future and not buy into societal norms for attention.
He also shared that the attention economy that we live in makes it hard to be noticed or be noticeable. However, as an individual, you have to find a way to stand out. He reminds us that we have to persevere because it's in our DNA to win.
Les Shares His Health Story
Les shared that he has been living with stage 4 Cancer for 29 years and how his faith-based approach to his diagnosis has changed his life.
Les also shared that both fear and faith are a choice however, a faith-driven life requires discipline to push past fear.
How do I stand out?
Les shares that many people are not trying to stand out in life but are merely trying to survive. He says that only a few are willing to sacrifice and fight to get to where they want.
Les states that the people who have been most influential on his journey to stand out are his biological mother, adopted mother, Mike Williams, and the literary works of Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King Jr, and Malcolm X.
He says these people helped him appreciate the value of words and have set the foundation for his career as he now teaches people how to do the same to take people through a transformational process with words.
Les also shares what he has been doing in terms of succession planning for his business and its value-added properties.
He also shares the importance of laughter and happiness.
Les states that we live in a time where information to reinvent ourselves is easily accessible. He says that if you're not willing to learn, no one can help you; however if you are willing no one can stop you.
Words To Live By
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Do you know exactly who you are? Could you be standing in your own way of being great? Our guest in this episode helps entrepreneurs around the world from sabotaging their results and freeing them to be themselves to make six and seven-figure leaps in their businesses. Let us learn "The Secret to Being Unapologetically You" with Mia Hewett.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover how childhood trauma affects the way we align to our true selves.
Unlock the keys to healing to realize your most authentic self.
Discover how aligning yourself can impact your overall quality of life.
Episode Highlights
Know who you are!
Mia shares that as children, we are born whole and complete; however, after suffering trauma, if not taught to process our emotions, we undergo an internal paradigm shift.
When humans do not learn to process emotions as children they experience a 'pull back. This 'pull back' triggers feelings of loneliness, abandonment, and separation. These feelings usually result in us losing our true self and our perception of who we are.
Who can you become?
Mia explains that the only way we can restore our authentic selves is through a step-by-step healing process.
The ‘recipe’ for healing
Heal Emotional Trauma - Mia says we have to address the emotions that we have not learned to process to come into wholeness with who we are.
Learn to free the mind - We have to remove negative talk from our minds that result from trauma.
Learn to process your emotions.
Learn to no longer fear people or their judgments.
Learn how to stay in your power - This is the process of finding your voice and using it to be your most authentic self, despite what others might say.
Heal your relationship with money.
Steps to aligning with your authentic you
Mia teaches us that our emotions are our internal GPS’s and we have to tap into them to help us navigate life and the situations we experience.
1) Always stop, pull back and observe the situation.
2) Get curious with yourself and find out what you are allowing this situation or emotion to mean. Ask yourself questions such as what is the truth and what is the lie?
3) Ask yourself what you want to accept and forgive.
4) Feel the release.
5) Choose your new emotion freely - What is your new decision now that you know who you are and are operating from a space of alignment.
Recognizing your true self
Mia explains that every human being has experienced or has a perception of trauma. Whenever we realize the difference between our trauma-self and our aligned-self is when we can finally realize our self-worth and operate from a place of true alignment.
Our internal GPS will guide us to make decisions that align with what we truly want for ourselves and our lives.
4 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“The secret to being unapologetically you is really to awaken to who you really are.”
“We are born whole, perfect and complete."
“Wisdom is the result of you becoming aware of who you really are, and that means becoming aware of who you are not.”
“All addicts are people who are trying to use an outside solution to solve an inside problem.”
About Mia Hewett
Mia Hewett helps entrepreneurs around the world from sabotaging their results and freeing them to be themselves to make six and seven-figure leaps in their businesses with the right skill sets, strategies, tools, systems, and team. She uses her Aligned Intelligence Method® that causes a permanent paradigm shift that eliminates self l...
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COVID-19 with its accompanying protocols such as living socially distanced has affected businesses and life as we know it. However, there is always an opportunity to pivot with the right resources and in this episode with Paresh Patel we will learn about "Touchless Technology in a Socially Distanced World.”
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
To learn what Touchless Technology is.
Discover how Touchless Technology can fit and benefit the business models of today.
Learn how Pay Range has been impacting people's lives and businesses.
Episode Highlights
What is Touchless Technology
Paresh describes touchless technology as being able to send payment without having touched a machine such as a laundering or vending machine.
PayRange was established in 2015 to eliminate unnecessary contacts with these kinds of machines.
Ahead of the game
Pay Range was developed well ahead of its game and is especially useful as we maneuver this pandemic in 2021. It uses a mobile application and dongle to allow customers to make payments virtually.
Necessity is the mother of invention and this holds true as it was a personal experience that motivated Patel to develop Pay Range.
Most, if not all people have a story of experiencing difficulty when using vending machines and Pay Range helps to limit these inconveniences.
Does Touchless Technology fit into the world of the digital divide?
Paresh highlights that his product is mainly used by members of the underserved community; however, having a smart device makes them eligible to reap the benefits of the application.
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“Sometimes the people who are impacted most are the people with fewer options.”
“I have everything I need.”
“We innovated and found a way to make it all happen."
About Paresh Patel
Paresh Patel is the Founder and CEO of PayRange, patented technology with over 3 million users worldwide. Pay Range allows smartphones to make touchless, socially distanced payments on any person, place, or thing. Paresh began his technology career in solving business problems at the tender age of 17 by applying technology in a previously unused manner to fix a broken soda machine. Patel has spearheaded a company that ranked 83rd on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™ and has secured a growth rate of 1,325% during the past three years.
Have specific questions? You can reach out and follow Paresh on LinkedIn.
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Have you been struggling to tap into your market and create long-lasting, authentic customer relationships? In today's episode with Jack Born, we will learn about "The Psychology Behind Creating Urgency to Convert Customers Authentically.”
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn how important Psychology is to business.
Learn about the power of deadlines.
Learn about Deadline Funnel and how it has been impacting businesses globally.
Episode Highlights
Ways Psychology Affects Business
Jack shared that the fundamentals of business are a mixture of Psychology and Mathematics. However, with marketing and sales, Psychology and communication are the main pillars for a business to stand on.
Jack shares how he found out things about the human brain and the psychology behind how it reacts to buying or trying a product and the decision-making process.
The Benefits of Utilizing Deadlines
Jack shares how establishing a deadline for signing up for a product he was launching changed his life and business.
Deadlines are essential and encourage people to take action to be a part of a launch.
Deadlines will not fix fundamental flaws in your messaging. If the message or the pitch is not acceptable or substantial it will not allow you to reap the benefits of customers, subscribers, or potential clients in creating urgency to be a part of your launch.
Deadlines magnify the results of offers customers are interested in.
Things to consider when trying to effectively launch a product:
The time - Assess the trends in your market of choice to determine how long you want the product launch to last. The typical launch time ranges between 4-10 or 5-9 days.
Whatever time an entrepreneur uses to launch a product should give them enough time to:
a) educate your audience on what the product is and its uses;
b) allow potential clients to develop a sense of trust in the product;
c) establish your authority in this particular field or area of expertise;
d) communicate and interact with your potential audience and clientele.
Establish a deadline - Customers understand the impact or premise of a deadline. By adding a deadline, consumers are encouraged to make final decisions quicker to help entrepreneurs know who is interested.
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“Everything that you do is either adding to your trust and credibility with your audience or it’s detracting.”
“You’re going to have long-term success if you take a long-term vision and approach with your business.”
“One of the fundamental components of a powerful offer is a deadline."
About Jack Born
Jack Born is the Founder of Deadline Funnel. Jack is also the founder of several successful software companies. He lives and breathes marketing and sales psychology, and loves sharing what he knows with entrepreneurs and improving businesses through the software he has developed. He offers training that helps entrepreneurs improve their business and has spoken at many international events spreading his knowledge and expertise.
Curious about Jack’s work? Check out his business website
Have specific questions? You can reach out and follow Jack on LinkedIn, and his personal website.
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Leadership is never an easy task but, what truly separates a leader from a follower? What are the keys to good leadership? Hear about all this and more from this episode's guest Wendy Ryan as we discuss the topic 'Learn Lead Lift: Think, Act and Inspire Your Way to Greatness.'
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Unlock the keys to great Leadership
Discover how Mindset, Skillset, and Behavior distinguish the type of leader you are.
Learn how to change or affect change as a leader
Episode Highlights
Are leaders born or made?
Wendy shared that leaders are not necessarily born or made.
Wendy explains that what we do with the raw material life gives us determines if we become great leaders or not.
Wendy explains that one of the main characteristics of a leader is intentionality about their actions. Intentional leaders are not only concerned with themselves but with the members of their team and its overall mission.
Wendy reminds us that leadership does not have a specific look and despite humans creating staples of what we believe a good leader looks like or traits they should possess, we can find good leadership in environments such as our homes.
Aspire to Inspire
Wendy explains that life is our greatest teacher and that the experiences we have in life are the things that shape us and allow us to acquire the right tools needed for effective leadership.
People become intimidated when it comes to being an inspiratory leader. However, it is not always about fitting the usual extroverted model that makes someone an impactful leader, things that contribute to being an inspirational leader include, but are not limited to the way you show interest in your team and the way you interact with and value people on a personal level.
The Right Mindset of Leadership
Wendy highlights that it is vital for people to realize that we don't all start at the same place in the race of life but, no matter where we start from, we all start with something. One of the most important things we can leverage in life is our mindset.
Our mindsets affect or determine your course of action in life. Wendy gives us a list of different mindsets and how each affects us as leaders.
Growth Mindset - A way of thinking that knows or always tries to learn and improve.
Grit Mindset - Recognizes that failure doesn't always mean to give up but rather to revisit, readjust and try again because success isn't always the first thing we experience.
Identity Mindset/Identity matters - Wendy highlights how important it is to recognize that everybody is different and each person's experience is shaped by their identity. Leaders need to tap into empathy and acknowledge the differences each person experiences.
How do we change
Wendy believes that significant steps to changing or being better leaders include;
Changing your mindset - Understanding how people think and learning how to think about our reasoning ability enables us to learn more skills as we grow.
Examining your Skillset - After understanding one's mindset, you need to figure out the skill sets required to make you a better leader. These include emotional intelligence and systems that help you to plan for contingencies.
Behaviour - Changing one's mindset and working on one's skill set is important as a leader. However, ultimately it is the behavior of a person that is the final demonstration of good leadership. Wendy uses the acronym FIDAH to talk about the five behaviors that are critical to leadership.
i) F- Focus
ii) I- Integrity
iii) D- Decisiveness
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Welcome to episode 232 of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Today's episode is with David Wachs. A serial entrepreneur, David's latest venture, Handwrytten, is bringing back the lost art of letter writing through scalable, robot-based solutions that write your notes in pen. Developed as a platform, Handwrytten lets you send notes from your CRM system, such as Salesforce, website, apps, or through custom integration. Used by major meal boxes, eCommerce giants, nonprofits and professionals, Handwrytten is changing the way brands and people connect. Prior to his current initiatives, David founded Cellit, a mobile marketing platform and mobile agency. Cellit was sold to HelloWord in January of 2012. Both Handwrytten and Cellit were on Inc. Magazine’s Inc 500 list of fastest growing companies. David now also writes for Inc. Magazine with his column “Stepping Away from the Day to Day.” This is our conversation on "The Importance of Hand-Written Notes in Business."
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn about the importance of having a personal touch in your business.
Learn about how customers feel about businesses that take the time to make their interactions more personal .
Learn about HandWrytten and how you can use it to improve your existing business.
Episode Highlights
Touch your customers but make it personal
Adding a personal touch to a customer's experience can help businesses create connections that turn into returning loyal customers. Some ways businesses can add personal touches to their interactions with consumers include;
Hand-written notes
Personal Emails
Tailoring their website to the consumers likes or preferences
Video Emails
Webinars
One on one zoom fitting sessions depending on the product
Webcasts
Stop Adding to the Noise
The average consumer and office worker receives at least 150 emails every day and spends 24% of their time managing their email inbox. Therefore, it is easy for them to become bombarded however, after a personal experience with handwritten notes David noticed how impactful it was to his relationship with his employees to send personalized notes.
Handwrytten has enabled businesses to retain their customer base and grow their profit margin. Personalized notes help customers to feel seen, valued, and appreciated and eliminates the noise of receiving just another email or just another letter.
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Show Some Appreciation
Handwrytten notes have allowed businesses to extend the simple courtesy of a thank you to their customers. People have unlimited options when it comes to where they purchase goods and services,by sending a note customers see their value and it acts as an investment into the relationship with the customers.
Find the Balance
Businesses should practice consistency when it comes to adding the personal touch of handwritten notes. Wachs advises businesses to ensure that their message and reach are the same on all platforms whether it is in-store or online. However, a business should not overdo it and find the right cadence that works for them.
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“Competing on price can only get you so far, it's a race to the bottom.”
“One of the most expensive things in business is acquiring a new customer.”
“Everybody else is pivoting digital. I think you all could make a huge impact by pivoting analog.”
About David Wachs
David Wachs is the founder of HandWrytten, the global leading provider of handwritten notes. Before Handwrytten, he founded, built, and sold Cellit. Established in 2004,
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Greetings and welcome to episode 231 of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Today's episode is with Anthony Zhang, co-founder of Vinovest. Vinovest is a platform that is democratizing access to fine wine investing. Anthony is a repeat entrepreneur who successfully built and sold two companies, EnvoyNow and KnowYourVC, by the age of 22. He has also held leadership positions at cryptocurrency platform, Blockfolio and is a board member at RateMyInvestor. Here is our conversation on "Getting Started in the Wine Business.”
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn about Wine Investing and how it can work for you
Learn about Venovest and how it could help you on your Wine Investment journey.
Get professional recommendations on some of the best players in the wine market and some tips on how you can get more into wine.
Episode Highlights
Wine Investing
Wine investing is the process of buying and storing wine and then selling it as it appreciates over time.
Venovest is one of the premier wine investing platforms. Vinovest goes as far as to help investors pick wines that are good for investment, store the wine, insure it, and help you to monitor the market prices and trends for you to get the best returns on your investment.
The Golden Keys to Wine Investing
Before you can start investing, there are a few things you NEED to pay attention to;
Ageability - Wine with long aging ability allows investors to hold on to it for longer and make more from this investment.
Supply and Demand - The less of an available product, the higher the selling price. Therefore, Wine Investors usually look for wines that are not very popular as the remaining supply is more valuable.
Brand Value - Some wines are considered more luxurious than others, as such the prices and long-term returns will reflect that.
If a Wine investor can tap into all three of these aspects, they will see greater returns on their investment.
Investment takes a little time
When Wine Investing it will take a while for investors to see returns on their investment because:
Wine takes time to age and, the older it is the greater the returns;
Wine Investment is a stable investment, the returns may sometimes be slow but, they are sure and safe.
Before a person starts Wine Investing they should;.
Do Research;
Make a Budget for the amount they want to invest and assess the risks;
LET IT GO! Have patience and give it time for the investment to start making its returns.
Is this Risky Business?
There is little regulation when it comes to Wine Investing therefore; investors have to look out for a few things such as:
Fraud - Be careful who you buy your wine from and do not trust third parties unless you know exactly who they are. It is best to order your wine straight from the winery.
Insurance - Wine needs to be properly stored however, the change in climate and day-to-day handling of the wine can cause damage or loss so investors must have insurance and proper storage for their investment.
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“There are a lot of things that you can invest in outside of the stock market.”
“ The key to being able to narrow the wealth gap in the world is for everybody to have access to the same wealth creation opportunities.”
“Wine investing is a long-term investment.”
About Anthony Zhang
Anthony Zhang is the co- founder and CEO of Vinovest. Zhang is a repeat entrepreneur who has previously founded and sold two...
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Today's episode is with Lucas Walker, a serial entrepreneur who has started three successful businesses in the software, e-commerce, and media spaces, working on bootstrapped and venture-funded companies. He has reviewed more than 10,000 eCommerce stores as a part of his work over the past couple of years and, today we will discuss 'Launching a Product in a Competitive Market with No Prior Experience.'
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn about the key things to consider when launching a new product.
Learn about some of the costs to consider when starting or launching a business.
Learn about a checklist of things needed to successfully launch a business in the 'new normal.'
Episode Highlights
What is the difference between a product and a service launch?
When launching a service, business owners must focus on grabbing the attention of their potential clients. When launching a product, business owners must focus on making sales and tap into other markets.
It is also vital that when a business is launching a service it accounts for the cost to offer the service and ask questions such as 'who will it cater to?’ 'How will it make your profit?’ As for a product, it's key to knowing how much needs to be produced and how much time it will take.
Costs to Consider when Starting up:
The Software
A Legal team for potential Lawsuits or other Law related matters
Taxes
Revenue and its turnover time
Contingencies
Customer care
Time - How much of my time will it cost me to carry out a given task.
What is the Sales Process like?
It is essential to build a relationship with potential buyers/distributors for at least 6-8 months before they begin to sell your products.
Work with your buyers and do not be afraid to ask for help so they can give you advice about the marketplace and what would ensure that you have a successful launch.
The Entrepreneurial Checklist for Launching a Product in the “New Normal”
Audience Collection - Start thinking about your potential clients or customers and reaching out via email or SMS;
Create a low-cost (not free) Landing page or website - Use this platform to build customer engagement and collect relevant data and feedback from your customers.
Find the appropriate channel for business - Find a supplier for your product that has existing dominance in that industry space.
Post Launch - Find out what your customers like or didn't like and be very upfront about what you are working on and the changes you plan to make.
Who do you need on your team?
When launching a new product or service a few team members are vital to ensure all goes well, these include;
Strong Writer - A business requires a lot of communication. It is good to have someone with excellent communication skills both for internal and external matters.
Sales Representative
Marketing Personnel
Other positions can be filled with Freelancers from platforms such as Upwork or Fiverr
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“Don't be impatient.”
“Be ready to move quickly.”
“Don't be afraid to go out and ask for help from people who have done it."
About Lucas Walker
Lucas Walker is a serial entrepreneur. He has started three successful businesses in the software, e-commerce, and media spaces. He has worked on bootstrapped and venture-funded companies. Some of his accomplishments include launching the first Canadian University Twitter account for the Acadia Athletics department in 2009.
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This is the final episode in our 'Slow Down and Live' Health and wellness Series. It has been an informative and educational journey. We are closing out the series with a presentation by Dr Joan Lamle, who is actually my Naturopath. Dr Lamle will be looking at the very prevalent but often misdiagnosed matter of Adrenal Fatigue, one of the things that I was diagnosed with. Stay tuned as Dr Lamle with us on the topic of 'Adrenal Fatigue: Why Aren't More Medical Doctors Diagnosing It?' Dr. Joan Lamle is a Natural Health Consultant who specializes in lifestyle diseases with a special emphasis on women’s health.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn about the Adrenal glands and the purpose they serve.
Learn about the different stages of Adrenal fatigue.
Learn about the necessary changes that need to be made to have healthy adrenal function.
Episode Highlights
Our Adrenal Glands are more important than you think.
The Adrenal Gland is located just above the Kidneys and produces hormones that regulate metabolism, the immune system, blood pressure, and stress response. When you undergo chronic stress it leads to Adrenal Fatigue. The Adrenal gland releases Cortisol which regulates blood pressure in stressful situations or conditions i.e your fight or flight response. However, if constantly stressed this Cortisol can become harmful to the body in more ways than one.
Adrenal Fatigue and its progression to Adrenal Exhaustion occurs when the adrenal in the body is unable to turn off. This can be the result of things such as underlying infections, nutrition deficiencies, leaky gut syndrome, and an overload of toxicities.
Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal Fatigue is much more common than we think and you might just be experiencing it at this very moment. Here are a few tips to help you spot the signs so you too can slow down and live.
Feeling tired but wired: even though you are tired you have a constant need to get things done.
Fatigue
Irritability
Low sex drive
Trouble Sleeping
Cognitive Issues- Brain fog
Hormonal Imbalance
Depression
Increased Energy Levels in the Evenings
Craving of Salty and Sweet foods
Balance is Key
The body was made to help us survive therefore, we have to recognize how our actions can compromise our ability to do so. Adrenal exhaustion will affect us when the Adrenals can no longer meet the demands of its environment.
Whenever our systems are compromised by a lack of rest, nutrition, or otherwise, our body sends off alarms and the onus is on us to pay attention to these alarms. We must therefore strike some kind of balance in our life to ensure our Adrenal system does not overwork itself. As such we must consider several aspects of our lives and put thought into how our actions are affecting us.
Dr. Lamle explores nutrition and the things we should be having versus the ones we should avoid to repair and take care of our Adrenal System. She also solidifies the importance of rest as we have heard from several of our speakers in the ‘Slow down and live’ series.
Rest is very vital to our quality of life and can help to reduce stress hormones and improve adrenal function. Exercise is just as important as our body needs the ability to use some of the energy it stores and there are fun ways to do so, not to mention the rush of dopamine that comes at the end of a good workout.
Dr. Lamle also highlights the importance of healing your gut to restore overall balance in your body. Exposure to Sunlight is also an affirmative action for improved ...
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As we continue our health and wellness journey, I must tell you I am super excited to share today's episode because we are going to be looking at what has become my favourite food supplement and that is Magnesium.
Ian Clark founded Activation Products out of a personal health crisis like me who created the Slow Down & Live Health Summit as a result of health challenges that I faced in 2020. Stay tuned as Ian shares with us on the topic of 'Miracle Mineral: Magnesium As A Response To Burn Out.'
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn how Magnesium functions in the body.
Learn about the different forms of Magnesium and how we can take it.
Hear about Ian Clark’s personal experience with his energy’s and what his own imbalance taught him about life and how to get the best out of it.
Episode Highlights
Your Body Demands Magnesium
Low Magnesium levels can affect brain power, our Immune system, Endocrine system, Metabolism, Nervous system, Digestive system, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular system, and many other aspects of your bodily function.
Magnesium among other necessary minerals is found in some of the food we eat. However, over the years this has depleted as a result of practices such as mono farming and agricultural businesses that focus on mass-producing rather than quality production.
Magnesium Can Affect the Body’s Nervous System
The body's control system is the Autonomic nervous system. This system has two arms which are the Sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. Both of these systems must operate synchronized to avoid sympathetic stress lock. This kind of lock-in can result in the inability to digest and heal properly. However, with the correct levels of Magnesium, this can be avoided or corrected.
Magnesium affects your entire human operating network. Therefore, lack of this mineral can affect things such as your brain function and result in brain fog and anxiety as well as it may affect your instinct and your passions.
Magnesium a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
A lack of Magnesium has a creeping effect on one's body and it can trigger a series of illnesses that can turn into long term underlying issues.
The body operates with three energies; Chi, Jing, and Shen. Our Chi Energy has to do with the energy we put into our body via food. People are often advised to eat as organic as possible and maintain a healthy diet to avoid the burnout that comes as a result of bad Chi.
Jing Energy is recognized as the body's natural battery. The energy we are born with contributes to length and quality of life. Jing energy is very sensitive and is sometimes abused because people fail to find the balance between the Chi and the Jing. A lack of rest and poor eating habits force our bodies to tap into more of our Jing than we should have, which results in us taking years off our life without even realizing it.
Our Shen Energy is our character and how we treat others. Our Chi and Jing affect our Shen so it is important to find a balance and live better. All three of these energies can be affected by having the right amount of Magnesium or the lack thereof, Therefore it is important to have Magnesium in some way shape or form to increase your quality of life. It won't be an overnight process but we are reminded that micro-adjustments can yield macro results.
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“Little things that we miss are extremely important because they have a gradual impact on our life on a cumulative basis.”
“There are so many wonderful things that happen in your body when you bring your magnesium levels up.”
“This is the cheapest insurance policy you can giv...
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Have you been enjoying the sessions on health and wellness? Remember it is very important that you 'slow down and live. I am pleased to continue to bring you another presentation from the Slow Down & Live: Health is Wealth virtual event that was held in January. I do hope that you were able to hear from Professor Jaipaul Roopnarine on Parenting And Behavioural Health In Caribbean Children. This week it is all about food and Hollan Hamid joins us to talk about Food As Medicine: Why A Whole Food Plant-Based Diet May Be The Answer To Your Health Problems. Hollan Hamid is a big advocate of whole plant based foods as a way to prevent and treat health problems.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
You will identify how unhealthy eating habits can affect your overall health.
You will learn simple plant-based everyday recipes that can be used as an alternative to regular recipes.
Hear Hollan give practical steps and tips on how someone can change to a plant based/ whole food diet.
Episode Highlights
Eating Habits Affect Your Health
Hollan reflects on how a lack of proper boundaries as it relates to food and her eating habits as a young girl affected her health and triggered auto-immune disorders.
Hollan mentions how it impeded her life as a child as she had to stop from school at times due to illness and severe menstruation I’ll effects that later turned out to be endometriosis.
Hollan also explores how after undergoing surgery and developing Kidney stones, she decided to take charge of her health.
A Vegan Diet Improves Quality of Life
Hollan gives a breakdown of what kind of changes she experienced when she switched to a vegan diet.
She makes mention of her improved energy levels and how much healthier she was as a person and even how much happier she was, as she lost weight and began to see improvements in her life.
After the Self-Work Comes the Network
Hollan took the time to educate herself on having a vegan diet and made it her mission to teach others about it and its many benefits. She used her new found knowledge and background in foods to create recipes and mentions how she gained her love of food and love of health.
After understanding more about herself and her health, she realised that everybody is different and she set out to help others start their own health evolution.
Own Your Health
Hollan challenges us to answer the question, “Am I willing to break up with my current beliefs?” She reminds us how generational patterns affect our eating habits and many of the diseases that we are faced with or impacted by has a lot to do with family decisions as a collective and as an individual. She mentions putting a stop to certain generational habits and how that changes the outcome of her own children by making the changes in herself first.
A certain level of introspection is required to make changes in one’s diet in order for a person to own their health.
Holland teaches practical ways of owning one's health and how humans should see themselves as evolving beings. She provides ways in which one can find alternatives to to lead a more whole food based diet and get the best of it and the importance of listening to your own body to stay in tune to what works and what doesn’t.
Hollan explains that while she is not opposed to doctors and western medicine she believes that healing can come through just having a better/ healthier diet.
Tips to Make the Switch
Understand your WHY for wanting to do this
Educate yourself
Take baby steps
Focus on Nutrient-rich whole foods
Search and learn about Vegan restaurants and recipes
Drink more water
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This week we pick up with the presentation from Professor Jaipaul Roopnarine on Parenting And Behavioural Health In Caribbean Children. Professor Roopnarine is Professor of Human Development and Family Science, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn more about what has been happening globally with children's mental/behavioral health since the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Learn about Parental practices in the Caribbean and its effects as well as learn about how home environments affect children.
Learn about positive parenting and how it can benefit children's development and mental and developmental health.
Episode Highlights
Children have been mentally affected by the Pandemic
Children just like adults have been victims of the Covid-19 Pandemic and have been facing mental and behavioural issues such as Frustration, Boredom, separation fears ,clingy behaviour, Anxiety and Depression among other things. However, they have been demonstrating resilience and use activities such fantasy play and artistic expression to cope with the lock downs that have come as a result of the Pandemic.Things that contribute to this resilience include demonstration of attitudes of gratitude,forming trusting relationship with adults and expressions of hope and love for reassurance.
Parenting Practices and Environment affects children’s behaviour.
In the Caribbean there are several different parenting styles, parental practices and environments and each of these are risk factors for childrents mental and behavioral development.Parents basic goals are for children to develop a sense of agency and communion to help them develop and cope in society however, in Caribbean society children combat issues such as crime and violence, harsh parenting, neglectful parenting, separation usually due to migration, parental instability, poverty, suicide,substance abuse , natual disasters and more recently the pandemic.
While research shows that many caribbean children’s self assessment of happiness is high there are also concerns that are alarming as some children fear abuse whether physically or sexually and a percentage of them have already experienced both forms of abuse as well as psychological aggression from those around them.
Research shows that there are two groups of parents in the Caribbean and Suriname. They can be understood as high in warmth and low in harshness which usually produces optimal behavioural development in children while the other is high in warmth and high is harshness which usually places children in a place for behavioural and academic difficulties.
Caribbean parents use 4 main parenting styles: Authoritative Democratic, Autocratic, Permissive and Neglectful/uninvolved. Research in the Caribbean revealed that over ⅓ of parents use the Authoritative democrartic style, 20% use an Authoritarian style with a smaller percentage proving to be permissive. However the neglectful category had an alarming rate of about 30% across the different countries. These different parenting styles produce different behavioural patterns in children that can range from healthy to unhealthy in terms of internal and external behaviours.
While discipline is very important to children's behavioural development as it helps to instill their understanding of right and wrong the act of discipling ones child in the Caribbean can sometimes be harsh and Professor Roopnarine explored ways in which this happens in the Caribbean region versus other nations as well as its effects both in the homes in wider society and suitable alternatives.
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I am pleased to share with you that over the next 5 weeks I will be releasing the presentations from speakers at the Slow Down & Live: Health is Wealth virtual event that was held in January. I am excited to share these recordings because I learnt so much and I know you perhaps didn't get to attend and even if you did, a replay would be good. You may remember that my motivation came from my own personal experience with my health that was challenged. I am committing to staying healthy and I want you to as well. You will be hearing topics a follows:
➡️New Year, New You: Why Health Is Wealth
➡️Parenting And Behavioural Health In Caribbean Children
➡️Food As Medicine: Why A Whole Food Plant-Based Diet May Be The Answer To Your Health Problems
➡️Miracle Mineral: Magnesium As A Response To Burn Out
➡️Adrenal Fatigue: Why Aren't More Medical Doctors Diagnosing It?
Today, I am starting with Dr Nsombi Jaja as she talks about New Year, New You: Why Health Is Wealth.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Identify how to take care of your body so it can function in such a way that cooperates with our mind , spirit and emotions to create the life we want.
Learn about the 4 critical dimensions of our lives that we build our dreams on.
Hear Dr Jaja’s first hand account of what it means when you neglect your health.
Episode Highlights
Dr Nsombi Jaja mentions ways the body warns us and how to pay attention and take action
She reminds us that its important to rest without guilt.
Dr Jaja reminds us that we should take nothing for granted and that self care should be a continuous thing.
We are told to appreciate life and what we have before we are forced to appreciate what we had.
4 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“If one leg of the stool is defective the whole stool is dysfunctional”
“Take care of your body so it can function in such a way that cooperates with our mind , spirit and emotions to create the life we want”
“We think we can do everything the mind tells us but often times our body cannot cooperate”
“Neglecting ourselves has a way of catching up to us”
About Dr Nsombi Jaja
Dr. Nsombi Jaja, P.M.P; SMC, SAMC, C.M.C. is the managing director of Quality Management Consultancy Co. Ltd., a consulting practice, providing advice to the business community in the areas of strategic management, quality management, leadership development and customer service management. She founded this company in 1986 and it is now a recognized Regional consulting firm with clients and associates throughout the English-speaking Caribbean. She is the President of Quality
Management Consultancy Inc. USA located in South Florida and a member of the board of the Institute of Caribbean Studies located in Washington DC.
For the past 20 years Nsombi has worked with the leadership teams of client organizations assisting them with strategic management, quality management, customer experience management and change management.
Curious about Dr Jaja’s work? Check out her website.
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We need to take the time to help each other, to support each other, to care for our youths, and instill wisdom in our youths. Don’t just talk about the change, be about the change. In this episode, we are joined by Eli Smith to learn from his experience as being a Black business owner in America.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover how you can be a successful business owner.
Learn how you can establish your worth.
Learn how to stay positive and motivated as a Black business owner living in America
Episode Highlights
What Is It Like Being Black In America?
Eli shared that it is a struggle being Black in America.
Eli mentioned that there is the constant feeling of not being able to breathe.
He shared that being Black we hear more “no’s” than “yes”.
We are constantly fighting to just find our worth; trying to create values within our own communities.
Being Black in America, you feel as though you always have to try to match up in order to be equals.
We need to show support to those in our communities.
Eli believes we need to normalize building up our fellow Black business owners and aspiring business owners instead of tearing them down.
Divide & Conquer- What Role Does This Play In Our Society Today?
Eli shared that the ‘Divide & Conquer’ phenomenon during the time of slavery, and even to this day was how Whites were able to get members of the Black community to turn against each other.
Eli spoke on a powerful concept, “Redlining”- where banks would give certain loans to those who wished to purchase a home. In certain communities, he shared that they would make sure that Blacks would not be able to own homes; placing them all together in particular cities. In doing so, it was easier for policing, easier for them to enter communities and assault Black men or women, and to treat Black children unfavorably.
In these communities, you’ll find high rates of unemployment and schools without proper teaching systems.
How Can We Shift Our Mindset?
Eli also shared that in his role as a Black business owner, he always tries to give back to the community through his foundations and through his yearly summit known as the Dream Summit.
For this annual summit, he would get business professionals to come in and talk about How to Create Wealth and Value Within the Black Community.
He also shared that his company represents diversity- by hiring people from all over the world.
Eli Shares His Background
Eli shared that from the age of 17, he learned the value of a contract through his father’s teachings.
Eli also shared that even from a young age, he always knew that he wanted to pursue a career in business.
He shared that his father taught him to realize that with everything you are told, make sure you do your research to know if it’s true.
Knowing Your Worth
Eli shared that many times we look in our communities for praise and honor, and a lot of times there are always people trying to keep us down.
There should not have to be a policy to tell you to love your fellow men.
Eli also shared that we should not place our faith in a government that has tried to keep us down.
4 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“Don’t be quick to put people down”
“Stop looking for acceptance from those who didn’t want us here, to begin with”
“We have to realize that people deserve a second chance in life”
“Never take and trust what someone else is telling you without first understanding what the project is and understanding what the value of the job is”
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In this episode, we are joined by Jeffrey Hayzlett to discuss how to host and promote a successful virtual event.Click To Tweet
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn why you should go with virtual events.
Discover how you can plan, promote and host a virtual event.
Learn how you can increase your audience attendance on virtual events.
Episode Highlights
Who Is Jeffrey?-
Jeffrey shares that he has a passion for learning and always having fun.
He also shares that as a child he started out by selling items door to door and his first job was mowing lawns.
He then shared that his first big business was a Public Relations firm, running political campaigns, pursued marketing, then became a TV personality and finally ventured into podcasting.
Why Should I Go With Virtual Events?-
One of the crucial benefits to having virtual events is the increase in accessibility.
Another essential reason for having virtual events is the cost effectiveness.
A virtual event can be engaging for your audience, however, must be thoughtfully planned.
The Planning Stage-
Here are a few areas to consider when planning a virtual event:
Identify your goals
Establish clear objectives
Identify your audience
How Do We Host & Promote A Successful Virtual Event?
First you have to establish a community with aligned interests in the virtual events you wish to host.
Send your attendees messages & invites to platforms where they will be able to see it. Utilize popular social media as well as professional media platforms such as LinkedIn, texting and sending emails (email marketing).
Send out reminder notices that are unique to your audience.
Think about the engagement and the experience from the customer’s perspective.
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“The more you do something is the better you get at it”
“Adapt change or die”
“Planning without action is futile; work smarter not harder”
About Jeffrey Hayzlett
Jeffrey is a primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives on C-Suite TV, and business podcast host The HERO Factor Podcast on C-Suite Radio. He is a global business celebrity, speaker, best-selling author, and Chairman of C-Suite Network. Hayzlett is a well-traveled public speaker, former Fortune 100 CMO, and author of numerous best-selling business books including The Hero Factor; How Great Leaders Transform Organizations and Create Winning Cultures, Think Big, Act Bigger: The Rewards of Being Relentless, Running the Gauntlet, and The Mirror Test. Jeffrey is frequently cited in Forbes, SUCCESS, Mashable, Marketing Week, and Chief Executive, among many others. He shares his executive insight and commentary on television networks like Bloomberg, MSNBC, Fox Business, and C-Suite TV. Jeffrey is a former Bloomberg contributing editor and primetime host and has appeared as a guest celebrity judge on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice for three seasons.
Curious about Jeffrey’s work? Check out his website.
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Are you ready to ‘Exit Rich?’ Not sure when to plan your exit strategy? In this episode, we are joined by Michelle Seiler Tucker to discuss planning your exit strategy from day one. Always be prepared. You must determine your destination as a business owner.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn the importance of planning an exit strategy from the first day of business.Click To Tweet
Discover why some companies go out of business.
Learn how you can plan an effect exit strategy.
Resources
Text Michelle to 888-526-5750;
Get a copy of Exit Rich at exitrichbooks.com
Episode Highlights
What Is An Exit Strategy?
Michelle shared that when starting a business, you want to begin with the end in mind.
Most businesses are not sellable because the owner did not build a sellable business. Click To Tweet
She also shared that you must always remember that your business is your most valuable asset.
Why Is An Exit Strategy Important?
With no planned end game, it’s very easy for business owners to get more caught up in the business they’ve given themselves as opposed to the long-term strategy behind running the business itself.
An exit strategy keeps that endgame in mind and can make day-to-day decisions more strategic in nature.
If as a business owner you have no idea where you are going, you will never know when you get there.
Having an exit strategy helps you to define success and provides a blueprint for charting your progress.
What Does An Exit Strategy Involve?
Here are a few areas to consider when trying to plan an effective exit strategy:
Clearly establish your business goals.
Set a realistic time frame.
Clearly outline your intentions for the business.
Know what’s next.
2 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“Nothing lasts forever”
“Most business owners have built a job in which they go to work everyday, rather than a business that works for them”
About Michelle Seiler Tucker
Michelle is the Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated. As one of only three women in the U.S. who holds a M&AMI (Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary) title and as a 20-year veteran in the M&A industry, she has a wealth of experience regarding buying, selling, fixing, and growing businesses. Her and her firm have sold over a thousand businesses in almost every vertical and have a remarkable track record of success. In addition to being featured in INC, Forbes, and USA Magazine, Michelle is a Keynote Speaker and makes regular radio and TV appearances on Fox Business News and CNBC. She has spoken alongside many prominent speakers: Eric Trump, Kathy Ireland, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Donna Karen, Stedman Graham, Randi Zuckerberg, Steve Wozniak, and more. She is the Best-Selling Author of the book “Sell Your Business for more than It’s Worth” and has a new book coming out called “Exit Rich®.”
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Are you ready to become an expert in sales? In this episode, we are joined by Dr Nadia Brown to discuss how to be great at sales without being sleazy.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover the importance of managing your time.
Learn how you can be better at sales.
Learn about building a rapport in sales.
Resources
Checklist - courageousconversationsthatconvert.com
Episode Highlights
How To Be Great At Sales Without Being Sleazy?
We need to learn how to connect with our potential clients first.
Ensure that you are listening to potential clients more than you are speaking to them.Click To Tweet For instance, if you focus on asking open-ended questions and then listening to their responses, oftentimes you find that they talk themselves into why they may need or want what you’re offering. Listening more is a powerful way to not only build a rapport with clients but also help them see that you're coming from a place of service, not a place of only wanting to make a sale.
In a case where the person is not interested, it is okay for you to move on. When you allow yourself to move on from that relationship, often the person feels more comfortable and might even end up referring other people to you in the future.
Managing Your Time-
In sales, time management is of great value.
Managing your time well increases productivity of an individual and also avoids forgetting important things.
Time management ensures the completion of tasks at a much faster rate and more effectively. Plan your day well in advance.
Building Rapport-
It is important to build rapport in sales as it helps to build mutual trust and friendship with your customer or client.
We must take the time to understand our customers’ needs.
Building rapport with your client/colleague is important as it gets their mind to accept and begin to process your suggestions.
Final Thoughts
Stop selling and start connecting. Focus on the connection- to get to know people and to not go into that call thinking about it only being a sale. Focus on building up your pipeline so that you have those consistent conversations. Celebrate the fact that you had the courage to ask and show up in the first place.
We do not need to sell to everyone in order to be successful.
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“We have to think about what is important to us and for us”
“Always celebrate your wins”
“You don't need to sell to everyone in order to be successful.”
About Dr Nadia Brown
Nadia is a sales strategist, consultant, trainer, and founder of The Doyenne Agency. A sales agency who works with business owners, companies, and corporations to multiply revenue and awaken the consistent closer within your sales team using the Consistent Sales Method™. Nadia brings over fifteen years of experience in leadership, powerful conversations, achieving goals, and respect for people to develop a comprehensive sales process to increase closing rates and satisfied client retention. Nadia’s clients have seen massive results, such as raising their rates, decreasing their refund requests, and doubling or tripling their annual revenues, including helping clients increase their yearly revenue by 800%.
Have specific questions? You can reach out and follow Dr Nadia on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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Are you ready to start building your empire? Are you new to online marketing? In this episode, we are joined by Alicia Lyttle to discuss how to start and grow your online empire.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn how you can start your online business.
Discover why it is important to learn a new skill.
Learn how you can benefit from online courses.
Resources
FREE Report to create to creating your own online product at alicialyttle.com
Episode Highlights
Learning A New Skill-
Learning a new skill allows you to gain new experiences, and trains your brain to handle a wide range of challenges.
It increases your adaptability when placed in new environments.
It provides you with the opportunity for growth both personally and professionally.
Why Should I Invest In Online Courses?
One of the main reasons you should invest in online courses speaks to time-efficiency.
It offers you flexibility to allow you to fit your classes around your work and personal life, thus giving you access to take the course at your own pace.
Online means you are able to access the course from anywhere in the world.
How To Start And Grow My Online Empire
The first thing you should do is to assess the skills you currently have. What are you passionate about that someone would pay you for?
Then you need to look at something you would like to do or that is in high demand, learn a new skill and offer it to someone who needs you.
Thirdly, you need to start marketing yourself. Utilize social media to offer your services and promote your skills.
Think about how you are going to make more sales.
80% of your day should be spent on marketing activities that will bring in sales, and 20% of your day should be spent on fulfillment: delivering that service to your client or doing a specific task.
Final Thoughts From Alicia
If you want to be your own boss and start your own business. All you need is the courage to say yes to your business.
4 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“When building your business, you have to go hard or go home”
“Invest in yourself”
“Money is not made until a sale happens”
“Have the courage to live the life you desire instead of living your life for other people”
About Alicia Lyttle
Alicia is a highly sought after speaker and coach, most known for helping people to start their online business. She has trained thousands of people across the globe and has a 20-year track record of experience as an online entrepreneur. Alicia is the founder of Pow Social, a Digital Marketing Agency based on the island of Jamaica with clients such as the National Commercial Bank and Hertz. She also produces a weekly segment on Jamaica’s public broadcasting channel, (PBCJ) called The Digital JamPrenuer that teaches everyday people how to use the internet to improve their lives. After generating millions of dollars online, Alicia believes that the internet is the great equalizer allowing people from all backgrounds to build wealth.
Curious about Alicia’s work? Check out her website.
Have specific questions? You can reach out and follow Alicia on LinkedIn.
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As business owners and entrepreneurs we have to first think about what is best for our businesses. Are you ready to learn how to create a 7 figure business? In this episode, we are joined by Linh Podetti to discuss why outsourcing is the easiest way to a 7 figure business.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn the power of outsourcing.
Discover how you can maintain a successful business through outsourcing.
Learn how you can figure out what you are passionate about.
Resource
PDF of 100 tasks a VA can do: outsourcingangels.com
Episode Highlights
What You Need To Know About Outsourcing-
There are three types of outsourcing, namely:
Onshore which is outsourcing that is done within the borders of a country
Nearshore which refers to outsourcing to a company in a neighboring country.
Offshore outsourcing which occurs when you outsource to a country far away.
With outsourcing, companies have the opportunity to increase their efficiency, and to focus on core areas within their businesses.
Opportunities For Outsourcing-
Here are some opportunities to consider with outsourcing:
Increase in strategic focus - Outsourcing provides businesses with the necessary flexibility to contemplate on what it is good at, i.e., its core competencies.
It provides access to high-end technologies and specialized expertise.
It also provides cost reduction and risk sharing.
How To Zone Into Your Passion-
Don’t try to bypass the process of figuring out what you're really good at.
Sometimes it’s only after developing a certain skill will you be able to know if you like it.
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“Take the time to figure out what you are really good at”
“Trust your own instincts”
“In the end we only regret the chances we didn’t take”
About Linh Podetti
Linh is the Director of Outsourcing Angels and lives in Australia. Linh has a decade of experience in building high-performance remote teams and it is her mission in life to create freedom for business owners and freedom for people living in developing countries. She wants YOU to have a business that can WORK WITHOUT YOU, be able to spend more time with your FAMILY or focus on doing higher value THINGS YOU LOVE in business.
Curious about Linh’s work? Check out her website.
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With growth comes success. Are you ready to learn how you can save time and money by learning how to manage people? In this episode, we are joined by Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco to discuss how learning people management skills could save your money and time.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover useful tips on how you can be a better leader.
Learn effective tools and strategies to manage your team.
Learn how you can improve on your people management skills.
Episode Highlights
Learning Patience-
Mike shares that we have to be patient and learn how to trust the process.
He also shared that it’s not easy to be patient.
We have to work on ourselves before we can manage people - learning the art of patience.
You have to work on “ME” leadership first then transition to WE leadership.
What Is People Management?
Managing people speaks to being a leader of people. Mike shared that according to John Maxwell, leadership is making others’ success easier or easy.
Mike also spoke about having a core intention for his company and ensuring that he adds personal and professional goals that align with and creating a team that shares the same vision.
Accountability-
We have to understand that we cannot control or change people.
People have to change themselves or want to change themselves.
How Do We As Leaders Get That Permission To Hold People Accountability?
Communication is the key to solving most problems.
We have to understand that managing people is a step by step process.
You should always start with expressing the clear vision of the company to the individual or team.
As a leader, you have to be a living example of the standard you are setting for your team and company.
4 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“You cannot harvest and sow seeds at the same time”
“You cannot give birth to an adult”
“Communication is the key”
“You cannot put the cart before the horse”
About Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco
Mike is the CEO of People Building, Inc., and the powerhouse behind the “What Are You Made Of?” movement. He is a performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker, visionary and thought leader. He has been featured by Yahoo! Finance as one of the Top Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 and is on a mission to build people. In 2020 he was named #1 on the list of Top Mortgage Professionals by Yahoo! Finance..
Curious about Mike’s work? Check out his website.
Have specific questions? You can reach out and follow Mike on YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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Are you wondering how to make big profits in a small business? Worried that you don’t have enough followers to reach your business goals? In this episode, we are joined by Thalia Toha to discuss how to turn 100 followers into US$10,000.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover how you can make the “big bucks” as a small business owner.
Learn essential tips for email marketing.
Discover how invaluable a small list can be.
Resources
A downloadable PDF. The Small List, Big Income: Jump Start your Purpose with Grace. This can be located under www.goodgrowgreat.com/smalltobigpurpose
Episode Highlights
How To Turn Something Small Into A Major Income-
Tahlia shared that it doesn’t take having 100,000 followers to make profits.
It’s not about the quantity but more so about the quality.
Instead of just adding value, we need to think about how to become invaluable-becoming so valuable that people cannot ignore you.
How To Make Others Not Ignore You-
Focus on the professional passion of your audience.
Focus on the personal passion of your audience as well.
You need to couple the personal wants with personal needs.
People care when others care about them.
What To Do When Creating Your Email Subject Line-
Think beyond reverse engineering to find out what your audience needs.
You want to be sure that you are immediately focusing on that personal line or professional line; always keep it interesting.
The goal is to find a common ground and to solve professional needs.
Ensure that the content reflects what you are mentioning on the subject line.
Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“It is quality rather than quantity that matters”
“Do it with passion or not at all”
“Stop trying to add value. Instead, think about how you can become invaluable”
About Tahlia Toha
Tahlia is CEO and a business strategist for entrepreneurs. She is also an outdoor adventurer, former architect, and Princeton grad. Her insights have been featured on SELF Magazine, Business Insider next to Elon Musk's, the Huffington Post, Reader’s Digest, Home Business Magazine, & iHeartRadio podcasts. Thalia is also an author with Entrepreneur Magazine (an outlet that now has over 10 Million readers worldwide). Her down-to-earth approach to making tiny businesses turn into titans had made her students sometimes call her "The Barefoot Girl". When she's not busy helping other business owners, you can find her trying things outside of her comfort zone, mountaineering, and outdoors in the US.
Curious about Tahlia’s work? Check out her website. You can learn more by listening to her podcast.
Have specific questions? You can reach out and follow Tahlia on Instagram, and Linked In.
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Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone? Are you ready to start dealing with your daily challenges head on? In this episode, we are joined by Todd Palmer to discuss how ditching your comfort zone leads to growth through authenticity, transparency and vulnerability.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover how you can ditch your comfort zone as a leader or business owner to experience success.
Learn how to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset.
Learn how to have those difficult conversations at work.
Resources
30-minute consultation with Todd Palmer to get unstuck
1st chapter of Todd’s new book for free
Episode Highlights
Ditching Your Comfort Zone-
Todd speaks about ditching his comfort zone and what he had to go through, being very introverted, not participating in conversations around peers.
Todd learned that sometimes you have to go out and approach others instead of waiting for them to come to you.
Todd also shared that avoiding difficult conversations at work or in your personal life does not allow for growth and development.
Having Difficult Conversations At Work-
As a leader, being able to have difficult conversations with your employees is an integral part of the success of your team and organization.
These conversations can be difficult mainly because of fear of failure. Transparency, authenticity, and vulnerability are crucial to change and growth amongst a team.
Managing difficult conversations helps us build and maintain healthy personal as well as work relationships.
Difficult Conversation About Growth Through Authenticity, Transparency & Vulnerability-
Todd shared that when a connection is missing from a team it allows for doubt amongst the team; doubt in that their leader is not concerned with the best interest of the team.
As a leader, whether you are the Team Lead or Manager you have to engage and connect with your team, in order to build a certain level of trust.
Todd shared that communication is important across all levels within a company.
Communication shows team members that you as leader care about your team.
Fixed Mindset; Not A Growth Mindset-
Fixed and growth are the two basic mindsets that shape our lives.
We become so sheltered in our comfort zones that instead of embracing challenges, we avoid them.
One of the main issues with having a fixed mindset versus a growth mindset is that we feel threatened by the success of others instead of finding lessons and inspiration in the success of others.
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“Find joy in being of service to other people”
“If it doesn’t challenge you then it won’t change you”
“Great moves never come from within your comfort zone”
About Todd Palmer
Todd knows that growth happens only when we lean into the uncomfortable -- and he knows from personal experience: Todd went from being a struggling entrepreneur with $600,000 in debt to make the INC 5000 (a record total of 6 times!) as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Today, as a collaborative business advisor and CEO of Extraordinary Advisors, Todd helps his clients ditch their comfort zone, dive into their “failures,” and re-frame their mindset to be more authentic, transparent, and vulnerable to affect real change along the path to success. Todd is also the author of the popular book The Job Search Process: Find & Land a Great Job in 6 Weeks or Less.
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Can you come to terms with the idea of being a celebrity? Do you think only Hollywood Actors, Singers, and Musicians should have this title? Consider what being a celebrity would mean for your business and brand. This episode is for you if you are ready to take your brand to the next level. In this episode, we are joined by Jane Tabachnick to discuss why celebrity brands charge more and how to build one.
Tune in to this episode to learn the thought process behind why celebrities charge what they do and what that means for you.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover what your brand is missing to achieve the success you want.
Learn how to effectively market your brand on social media.
Find out how to gain more visibility for your brand.
Resources
Online Visibility Assessment
Episode Highlights
How Can I Be An Entrepreneur and A Celebrity At The Same Time?
Become a celebrity to your audience.
Learn why it is important.
Understand where your audience spends time and who else your audience looks up to.
Focus on who you associate yourself with.
Find out what is important to your audience.
Be very intentional: put your content in the places where it will stand out to your audience.
Developing A Strategy-
In order to build an effective strategy as an entrepreneur, will at times take a mind shift.
The Hug and Influencer Process whereas an influencer is someone who is top in their field. In order to develop an effective strategy as an entrepreneur you must:
Build an association with other authorities in the field.
Be strategic in order to be more effective: give before asking.
Support similar brands as yours.
Importance of Public Relations And Content Marketing To Your Brand-
Public Relations (PR) helps promote your content to your ideal audience.
PR makes it easier to build relationships with influencers.
PR improves visibility to your target audience.
PR allows business owners to leverage new communication channels.
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“Don’t assume that one size fits all”
“Do not approach all situations the same”
“Be a celebrity to your audience”
About Jane Tabachnick
Jane is a content and PR strategist who works with mission-driven authors, coaches, and consultants who are frustrated they’re not better known. She helps them become highly visible and seen as the authority in their industry so they attract more pre-sold clients and can grow their business more and easily. Named one of the top 100 people online by Fast Company, Jane is often quoted in the media.
Curious about Jane’s work? Check out her website.
Have specific questions? You can reach out and follow Jane on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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Are you a part of the minority that will change the world? You will get 99 no's before that first yes. It is therefore necessary for you to have the right mindset that can propel you to success. This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Justin Breen to share strategies on how to build an epic business and having freedom while doing so.
Tune in to this episode to learn how being different from everyone else can make you more successful!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover how to become a successful entrepreneur without sacrificing your freedom.
Learn how owning who you are will contribute to your success.
Learn how to get to the highest level as an entrepreneur.
Episode Highlights
Sharing The Same Entrepreneurial Mindset-
Your business is a reflection of your mindset.
Understanding who you are and who you aren’t removes that inner conflict. This understanding will allow you to have more clarity on who you should surround yourself with-people that share similar entrepreneurial mindsets.
Owning Who You Are-
Justin shares that he was always like this, but did not realize it at first until he just started finding persons with similar mindsets who understood his perspective.
Do not feel uncomfortable when your mindset sets you apart from everyone else.
How Does One Have Freedom While Building An Epic Business?
Weed out the noise and focus on maintaining a successful business.
Understanding when “less is more” is crucial to your success.
Four Challenges All Entrepreneurs Must Overcome
Bankruptcy or Potential Bankruptcy
Depression
The Highest Level of Anxiety
Traumatic experiences
First Step To Reaching Your Highest Level
Start by surrounding yourself with successful people.
Find someone that can be a teacher or a mentor that provides coaching on how to become a successful entrepreneur.
Here are four types of people you should surround yourself with if you want to be “Epic”:
Relentless workers that push you to want to work harder.
Positive attitudes: people perform better at what they’re doing when they are happy with their job.
People who ask questions: people who do this learn more and also provide a different outlook on situations.
Dreamers: they understand that setting goals and working hard will help them to achieve the unachievable. To keep this drive going, you should always be surrounding yourself with people who have similar goals in mind.
3 Powerful Quote from This Episode
“This is who I am, this is my game and I make the rules.”
“There are no excuses at the highest level.”
“It doesn’t matter where you are located. Doesn’t matter the vertical you’re in and it doesn’t matter how big the company you’re in. None of that matters. If you have the right mindset, it attracts the right network, creates the right opportunities.”
About Justin Breen
Justin is CEO of the PR firm BrEpic Communications and author of the No. 1 International Best-Selling Book, Epic Business. Justin is hard-wired to seek out and create viral, thought-provoking stories that the media craves. And he finds the best stories when he networks with visionary entrepreneurs and executives who understand the value of investing in themselves and their businesses. Justin believes strongly in the power of introductions and creates important relationships through those introductions. He is an extremely active member of Entrepreneurs' Organization, Strategic Coach, and Abundance 360, and he has an incredible global network of visionaries and exceptional businesses.
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Have you ever thought about becoming a Franchisee? Are you ready to live the life of your dreams? Tune in to this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast as Kimberly Daly shares how we can build wealth and live the life of our dreams through franchising!Click To Tweet
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover the benefits of franchising and learn how to build your wealth.
Learn effective strategies on how to select what franchise is best for you.
Learn the importance of having clear values and goals in becoming a franchisee.
Resources
Free Consultation
Episode Highlights
What Is Franchising?
It is a way for anybody who has a dream and wants a business, to own a business.
How Do You Know What’s The Right Fit?
What can you afford?
How much are you willing to invest?
Fear of making money; fear of not making enough money
What are your income expectations?
Being A Franchisor-
Consider why you wish to franchise your company?
Do the pros outweigh the cons of becoming a franchisor?
What To Look For When Trying To Identify A Franchise To Work With
Franchises are awarded, not sold.
One needs to focus on building a relationship, which includes:
Ensuring that the culture of the company matches the goals of the individual pursuing the franchise.
Ensuring that you are taking on a franchise that you will be passionate about.
Are you comfortable going out and networking your business?
Wealth That Can Be Created In A Franchise
When we talk about wealth, coming into a franchise that you have leveraged, that you are not buying yourself a job or replacing a job for this business. It’s through the leverage of technology, people, a brand, marketing systems, that allow owners to come in as CEOs working on their businesses rather than in their businesses.
Powerful Quote from This Episode
“Rich people have money. Wealthy people have time to spend their money”Click To Tweet
About Kim Daly
Kim has spent the last 20 years helping people achieve financial freedom by enabling them to find the perfect franchise opportunities. Her skill for matching a client’s background, interests, skills, finances, and life goals to the ideal opportunity has made her one of the top franchise consultants in the USA. Today, we are here to pick her brain and gain some insight into what can seem like a daunting process - deciding on the perfect franchise to enable you to gain financial freedom.
Curious about Kim’s work? Check out her website.
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Are you ready to live your best life? Having a solid financial plan must be part of this journey.Click To Tweet There are several benefits to having a solid financial plan for your business, namely, it reinforces clear goals, allows for sensible cash flow management, smart budget allocation, necessary cost reduction, risk mitigation and provides a growth roadmap.
In this episode, we are joined by Curtis May to discuss some winning wealth creation strategies and discuss four components of the ideal financial plan!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn effective financial management strategies.
Learn how you can have financial freedom.
Discover a financial plan that works under all circumstances!
Resources
Free report on How To Create Wealth Using The Velocity Of Money. Text “pwealth” to 55444.
Episode Highlights
Who Is Curtis May?
Curtis shares that he has been in business for 35 years. Passionate about his clients and helping them save money and be able to live their best life. He also shares that he is a third-generation business owner. At the age of 7, his father gave him business advice- “You’ll never make any money working for someone else”.
Four Main Objectives For Financial Management
Build Maximum Wealth-
Most people believe the key to investing is finding better rates - you will need to take on more risks.
You will first need to create maximum efficiency with your money.
Grade yourself from 1-10 how you deal with cash flow, in your personal life and your business. Track your inflow and your outflow.
Wealth Transfers-
Here are some questions you need to consider:
How is your mortgage paid?
How do you find retirement plans?
Retirement plans defer taxes, more accurately they postpone the tax calculation.
Ask yourself the question, “Do I think that in the future will my taxes be higher, lower, or the same?”
How do you pay for major capital purposes(anything you can’t pay for in full with monthly cash flow)?
How will you fund college tuition?
You will need liquidity- looking for mass marketing things
Create A System That Will Transfer The Wealth That You Created
We want people to create legacies for generations to come.
Have A Plan That Works Under All Circumstances
You have to diversify your way of making money and value the market space.
You need to play defence - review your insurance, for example, life insurance.
As you're working and saving, what is your ultimate goal?
The key is to focus on buying assets that you can control.
Five Key Areas In Financial Management
Save 15% of your gross income
Maximum Protection
Legacy
Establish Goals
The Velocity Method - buying assets that generate investment incomes
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“You have to be able to pivot, and learn how to serve people”
“Until you double your time off, you will not double your income”Click To Tweet
“Money follows value”
About Curtis May
Curtis is the host of The Practical Wealth Show Podcast and the creator and owner of Practical Wealth Advisors. Curtis has been planning for individuals for more than 35 years, and he is passionate about helping his clients save money and live the very best life they can right now. The primary focus of his financial planning firm is to help individuals and families become financially free by following the principles of wealth creation that have endured for centuries around the world.
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Are you interested in becoming a successful self-employed business owner? Are you ready to start controlling your destiny? Statistics have shown that there are 582 million entrepreneurs across the world and there is room for more. Click To Tweet
Welcome to The Entrepreneurial You podcast, hosted by yours truly, Heneka Watkis-Porter, the Jamaican podcast Queen, Author, international speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. Each week I feature a global, high-impact entrepreneur and leader to motivate, inspire and educate peak performers about international best practices to help their business scale and grow via this business podcast - the podcast for entrepreneurs in 2021 and beyond.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Jeffrey Shaw to share business strategies that work for self-employed business owners and the personal development they need to increase their capacity for success.
Tune in to this episode to learn how to create a successful business and life as someone who is self-employed!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover how to create a successful business and life!
Learn effective strategies that work in becoming successful as a self-employed business owner.
Learn about the Self-Employed Ecosystem and you can benefit from it.
Resources
The Self-Employed Bundle
Guide To Being An Awesome Podcast Guest
Episode Highlights
Who is Jeffrey Shaw?
Jeffrey shares that as a child he was extremely withdrawn, that he was afraid because at that time the world seemed like “this big scary place”.
He pointed out that he was the youngest of three boys who were the classic masculine with a domineering father figure and expressed how different he was from them.
He pointed out that while he had all those emotions, fears, and feeling misplaced, some part of him knew that he was “awesome”.
He expresses that we as humans are far more complex than we give ourselves credit for, but limit ourselves because of circumstances.
He also shares that there is no division between our business experiences and life experiences; they overlap and they both make us who we are.
What Is The Self-Employed Ecosystem?
Maintaining that balance between our personal lives, our inner and outer world. When people can do something with their lives they grow further. You already have everything you need inside yourself to be great.
Largely, the self-employed ecosystem is about who we are and personal development.
There are three essential components to being successful from being self-employed:
Personal Development
Business Strategies
Daily Habits and Mindsets
What the self-employed ecosystem does is that it creates the environment to make your success almost inevitable, and puts everything in place.
The goal is to control what you can and manage what you can.
What Does A Growth Mindset Look Like?
Jeffrey shares that from a personal development standpoint a growth mindset is all about unblocking, as we are trying to increase capacity.
When looking at the growth mindset daily habits perspective, they are less about unblocking and more about moving forward.
Jeffrey points out that he teaches his clients how to properly set their intentions as most people have not been taught a system on how to set intentions in their life in a way that really works.
He shares that he teaches intentions through a system called “From-To”, where you highlight where you wish to go from, to. This allows us to reduce vague intentions to have more clear set actionable intentions for ourselves.
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Want to know how you can turn your life around? Are you in charge of your own destiny? Are you interested in becoming a successful entrepreneur? What does your next level look like? We all need to be able to touch our own next level! We all need to take that next step towards becoming a successful entrepreneur. Sometimes we overestimate that we can do everything and accomplish everything on our own- 76% of people think mentors are important, however, only 37% of people currently have one. Only 14% of mentor relationships started by asking someone to be their mentor. 61% of those relationships developed naturally. People with mentors are happier at their current jobs than those without.
Welcome to The Entrepreneurial You podcast, hosted by Heneka Watkis-Porter, the Jamaican podcast Queen, Author, international speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. Each week I feature a global, high-impact entrepreneur and leader to motivate, inspire and educate peak performers about international best practices to help their business scale and grow.
The Entrepreneurial You was recently named among the "Top 30 Entrepreneurship Podcast You Must Follow" by Feedspot.
This week my guest is Lisa Nichols and this episode was taped with a live audience a few weeks ago. Want to unleash the entrepreneur within you? Keep listening! When you are through listening, head over to henekawatkisporter.com for more episodes, blogs, and other useful content.
In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Nichols, the world’s most requested transformational speaker, to discuss how shining your light sets you apart from others. From a struggling mom on government plans to a multimillionaire entrepreneur, Lisa shares her story on how she had to give herself permission to heal so that her light could shine.Click To Tweet She speaks about growing up being a part of the Black community but no feeling as though she was good enough and how she had “climbed over” the belief system that something was wrong with her after going out into the world.
Tune in to this episode to learn how to create a successful business and life as someone who is self-employed!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Find out how you can stop limiting yourself from achieving greatness.
Learn effective strategies on how you can feel more confident about yourself.
Learn how to touch your own next level.
Episode Highlights
Lisa’s Breakthrough- Giving Herself Permission
Lisa speaks about giving herself permission to heal from being a struggling single mom and having to be on government systems.
She speaks about her journey from weighing over 200 pounds.
Lisa also speaks about her journey from not feeling comfortable in her own skin
Understanding What Your Next Level Looks Like-
Lisa shares that sometimes we won’t always have the capacity to see the version of ourselves that is yet to come so we have to accept that we won’t have the whole plan right away.
You have to take advantage of all the online resources available to you as online learning has become quite popular.
Trust yourself to implement and then find the right coach for yourself.
Touch Your Own Next Level
Even without clarity, I’m ready for it
Adjusting and Working On Your Light-
We need to recognize when it is time for us to start learning something new.
If you want to take yourself somewhere you’ve never gone, you will need someone else- sometimes we have to accept that we have taken ourselves as far as we can get on our own.
Work with someone that is 10 to 20 steps ahead of you, someone you can study and learn from.
Lisa points out that you should “Hook your caboose” t...
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Have you ever wanted to ask a CEO and Harvard MBA all your burning business questions? What about spending an hour with the smartest person you know? April interviews Ahron Oddman, CEO of PSS, a former colleague, and client, and gets to do both! You don’t want to miss all the gems from the man who inspired April to start her company and introduced her to the term “Pouring In”.
This week I am pleased to be partnering with my very good friend April Shprintz of the Pouring Into Your Business podcast for an episode swap. April has been a guest on The Entrepreneurial You Podcast and I have also been a guest on her Pouring Into Your Business podcast. When we first spoke I fell in love with her story of generosity which is what episode199 of The Entrepreneurial You podcast was all about.
In this episode, April speaks with Ahron Oddman about Harvard Secrets for Purchasing a Business.
In this episode, you’ll discover—
The most powerful way for you to impact 2021 personally and in business
How to research and buy a successful business to grow
Why your gut sometimes trumps all the data in the world
Resources
Think Big Buy Small available on Amazon!
Pouring Into Yourself & Your Business Highlights
Ahron Shares What He Learned In Business School About Acquiring a Business-
Ahron shares that he went to business school with no real expectations in it otherwise from technology.
He pointed out that during grad school he had two professors, one of which yelled for over 20 minutes that “You guys are all supposed to be smart because you’re here in grad school but you guys are chasing the dumbest opportunities possible. What are the odds that any one of you will invent any one of these unicorn type companies.”
He shared that based on that discussion he stopped and reflected
Ahron also points out that 75% of the battle is won or lost in what company you buy along with what price you pay for it.
He also highlights that in buying a business, the closing process can take up to six months; the buyer and seller have to come to mutual terms and agreements.
Ahron shares that with COVID-19 came a massive amount of opportunities for business growth. He speaks that obstacles/challenges that come your way can present opportunities for your business to thrive in new ways.
Criteria for What Type Of Business To Look For When Buying-
Look for businesses that are profitable
Look at the financial benchmarks; learn about the businesses’ finances
Establish customer base
Take into consideration whether there is a future market for the product/service that the company provides.
Consider where and how that business impacts the world
Having The Right Mindset In Business-
Focus on self-development
Map out your goals both short and long-term
Create a mission worth spending your life on
Accept challenges
Be proactive
Be passionate about your business
You don't need permission to be an entrepreneur
Business Advice from Ahron Oddman
Guard your mindset; Now your rather our responsibility as leaders and those who know better is to go out and inspire others to take stock of their mindset and for us to influence with really positive ideas and impact other peoples’…Click To Tweet
3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“Take a stop and look back at the mountains that got you where you are, because in some ways they helped to define who you are today”
“Being a great leader isn’t something we should take for granted”
“75% of the battle is won or lost in what company you buy along with what price you pay for it.”
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Welcome to The Entrepreneurial You podcast, hosted by Heneka Watkis-Porter, the Jamaican podcast Queen, Author, international speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. Each week I feature a global, high-impact entrepreneur and leader to motivate, inspire and educate peak performers about international best practices to help their business scale and grow. Want to unleash the entrepreneur within you? Keep listening! When you are through listening, head over to henekawatkisporter.com for more episodes, blogs, and other useful content.
In this episode, we are joined by Matthew Woodard to discuss using search engine optimization to drive traffic and have massive growth.
Users trust search engines and having a presence in the top positions for the keywords the user is searching, increases the website’s trust. SEO is good for the social promotion of your website. SEO is important for the smooth running of a big website. The majority of search engine users, more than 70% are more likely to click on one of the top 5 suggestions in the search engine results pages (SERPS).Click To Tweet
Tune in to this episode to learn how to increase your website traffic and your sales!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn how to increase your website traffic and sales.
Discover what problems your website has and how you can fix them.
Learn about what is missing from your website.
Resources
To find out if your website has issues with low speed, check out this website at https://batchspeed.com/
If you are ready to take the next step to fix the problem you identified, check out this website at https://nitropack.io/
If you want to learn how to increase traffic to your website check out Matthew’s website at https://www.matthewwoodward.co.uk/quick-win-seo/ - you’ll get a free copy of his internal SEO tool and step by step tutorial videos.
Want to learn a strategy that Matthew has been using to build links, traffic, and authority with great success across the past 18 months check out his website at https://www.matthewwoodward.co.uk/seo/link-building/podcast-jacking/.
If you want to learn how to automate podcast bookings, check out this website at (provide the link that was sent in the chat during this episode)
Episode Highlights
Matthew Shares His Story-
Matthews shares that he was always that kid that was trying to sell you something that you didn’t want. He mentions that he’s always had that entrepreneurial spirit, from washing cars to selling candy at school at high prices. All throughout his school years, he was naturally interested in the internet and building websites. He mentioned that at the age of 11 years old he did not have the full vision to build Youtube. Then he moved to jobs where he did supermarket and warehouse works. He ended up in the corporate world where he mentions that he had some great successes- where he was able to utilize all of his skills he acquired growing up. He shares that he was lucky to step into the corporate world with his level of web knowledge as that had been a continuous advantage for him.
How Can I Increase My Website Traffic and Increase my Sales(Identify The Problem)-
The first thing you need to is to find out if I have a problem- what you will need to focus on is web speed- how fast your website loads.
If your website is slow, it then leads to lower conversion rates, lower average order values, and lower revenue per visitor. However if your website is fast, higher conversion values and higher values for revenue generated per visitor.
Matthew shares that for about three years Google has made site speed a ranking factor and will improve on that in May with what is called “core web vitals update”- in other words,
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Are you feeling stuck in a rut? Feeling like you don’t know which direction to take? Want to learn how your business can maximize its profits? If you’ve ever felt “stuck,” you are not alone. Many of us experience this feeling at some point in our lives and for different reasons.
A recent study has found that 69% of people feel trapped in the same old routine, and only 3 out of 10 people are happy with their lives. People are feeling stuck. Click To Tweet
Welcome to The Entrepreneurial You podcast, hosted by Heneka Watkis-Porter, the Jamaican podcast Queen, Author, international speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. Each week I feature a global, high-impact entrepreneur and leader to motivate, inspire and educate peak performers about international best practices to help their business scale and grow. This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Laura Noel to share about “Bridging The Gap Between Feeling Stuck And Finding Fulfillment.”
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Tune in to this episode to learn how to create a successful business and life!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn how you can break away from old habitual ways of thinking.
Find out how you can tune out those negative thoughts and start focusing more on the positive.
Learn effective strategies on how you can find fulfillment in what you are doing.
Resources
Laura has a special welcome page for us at www.stretchintosuccess.com/tey where she has provided on the page a few Giveaways, namely:
Free download of PDF-6 Mindset techniques for a more fulfilling life.
Free access to 5-day (1 hour each day) Breakthrough Your "Busy" B.S. (Blind Spots) Workshop.
Want to get more insights on what your paradigms might be? Get a free 15-min coaching consultation call with Laura Noel.
Episode Highlights
Laura’s Life as A Veteran-
Laura speaks about being very grateful that she had the opportunity to serve in the military.
She pointed out that from the time she started her journey in college she wanted to learn as much as possible about the military and from that she later enlisted.
What she thought was only going to be four years in college, turned into almost 28 years of service.
Laura highlighted that she retired in 2017 but the journey was incredible.
Laura Speaks About Her Purpose-
She points out that her purpose is to share what she has learned and what she now knows to be true in terms of the inner power that we all possess and are capable of unleashing.
To help people connect with the “awesomeness that is already inside of them.
Connect with the answers and also to discover their purpose; to understand that the answers are already inside of ourselves but sometimes we have to look outside of ourselves for the direction and getting them connected.
How Do We Cultivate An Environment Where We Can Slow Down and Live?-
Laura points out that we should start small; start from where we are at. Your quiet time doesn’t have to be sitting in silence, it can also be going for a walk, without music, that way you are able to listen and become more aware and present in the sounds of nature.
Find out what works best for you.
It is very important when checking in with yourself to ask yourself the following questions:
What am I thinking right now?
How do I feel right now?
How do I feel in my body right now?
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Dylan Ogline is a high school dropout from a small country town in Pennsylvania. He started his first business when he was 14 selling cell phones. In 2016 he scrapped 10+ business projects and started focusing on one single thing, digital marketing. Tired from struggling getting no progress and working from his freezing basement, not to mention nearly a Million dollars in debt - it was an uphill climb. Turns out, focus was the key. 4 short years later he has built Ogline Digital into a 7-figure agency generating over a million in sales three years running. Dylan is now a leading expert in direct response advertising and business growth. He has now turned his focus to helping other people start and grow their own hyper profitable digital agency.
Show Notes
“In the world of Internet Customer Service, it’s important to remember your competitor is only one mouse click away.” – Doug Warner
It seems we are so easily distracted by bright shiny objects. We never give ourselves enough time on one project before we move to another.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Dylan Ogline to share about his experience on “The Secret To Success: Focus.”
Here is a snippet of what Dylan shared:
“If you own a business your true number one priority should be providing your product or service to your customer, but I don't like to mention that because that's like telling you to breathe. I shouldn't need to tell you to do that beyond that if you talk about growing your business, your number one focus should be on making the cash register ring bringing in customers and actually getting them to pay you. So just work backwards from there and look at like what is the most simple single thing I can do to bring on more customers all these extra things a website a logo, you know wasting your time trying to get you know, public relations or whatever are all of these things necessary or that they just help that one single thing.”
Listen to the episode and let us know what is your biggest takeaway.
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The founder of The CEO Partner®, a systems driven, profits-obsessed, Digital Implementation agency that helps smart CEOs grow their business and meet their goals. Sonaya started her Digital Implementation Agency in November of 2011 while still working full-time as a Senior Financial Systems Analyst at TD Ameritrade. Since then, she has built a multi six-figure consulting agency and learned a ton of good and bad lessons along the way.
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“If I had one hour to save the world, I would spend fifty-five minutes defining the problem and only five minutes finding the solution." - Albert Einstein
Are you crumbling under the weight of your business? It may be a lack of system that is weighing you down.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Sonaya WIlliams to share her experience and expertise on “Business Process Management: How To Do It Effectively.”
Here is a snippet of what Sonaya shared:
“A lot of people create businesses because they don't want to be in the corporate grind. They don't want to have to live to that 9 to 5 or they want to create their own schedule. Some people wanted to be away and do what they enjoy and not have to come back and be like at a nine-to-five. Maybe they want to work a couple hours a day or a couple hours a week. The only way you can do that is if you have the processes in place because the business still needs to run. Things still need to happen and you don't necessarily have to be the one to do that. If you have the system in place, they allow you the time freedom. They allow you to keep money on the table. Having processes and systems in place allows you to identify the support that you truly need because once you have the process down, you know what it's going to take to execute it. And you know, what kind of skills that person, whether it's a virtual assistant project manager, a launch manager, whoever, you know the skills that they need to execute.
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Frustrated in his corporate job and struggling in his marriage, parenting and finances, Seth started with a single dime, with a dream that if he kept doubling it, he could leave his corporate job and create margin for him and his family. Today, Seth is a full time Amazon seller and is the founder of Just One Dime, a coaching company for Amazon FBA sellers. Seth has students in over 100 countries, was flown to Amazon’s headquarters to be consulted for improving Amazon’s third party platform, was asked by a company owned by a shark
from Shark Tank to run their online Amazon and ecommerce division, run a sourcing team in China, and was requested by two countries to train their top businesses.
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“Life’s too short to hang out with people who aren’t resourceful.” – Jeff Bezos
It is pivot season! Thanks to COVID-19. Perhaps you’ve turned to having a digital business and particularly an Amazon store. But how much do you know about how to do it really well?
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Seth Kniep to share his wealth of knowledge on “How to Launch a New Business When All You Have Is A Dime.”
Here is a snippet of what Seth shared:
“First you find a product that is solving a problem and you make sure that the top competitors for that product that are selling it at least five of them have fewer than 100 reviews, which means if someone with less than a hundred reviews is selling really well, then you can launch a new product and probably sell it very well. Also, then you make sure it's selling at least 12 to 15 times a day. That's a general rule profit is more important than how many times it sells but that always ways indicates if between 12 and 15 minimum indicates, very strong demand for a product you find that product you make sure there aren't too many reviews as using the criteria I mentioned and then you start reading the critical reviews and you ask yourself a simple question when I look at all the critical reviews or I should say the top-ranking critical reviews for the top competitor What are the customer saying that they don't like about this product?”
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Eric is the CEO and co-founder of Open Influence and a key authority in the influencer marketing space. Eric is a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient and his company has been recognized as one of Inc’s 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in America for two years in a row (2018 & 2019). His company’s clients include Disney, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Intuit, SoFi, Unilever, P&G, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, L’Oreal, and Under Armour just to name a few.
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“Influencers — they’re the best thing since sliced bread. But forget bread; they’re selling like hotcakes. They’re creating huge returns, and they’re only set to keep growing!” - Emily Warna
There is a line from a very popular Jamaica artiste that says, “dweet fi di love, mi nuh dweet fi di likes.” This is talking about popularity on social media. Sadly, many people are misguided into thinking that likes and followers on social media is an end-all and be all.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Eric Dahan to share on “Influencer Marketing: What's In It For My Business?”
Here is a snippet of what Eric shared:
“I think it's really important to note that popularity is not influence. Having a lot of followers does not mean you have any influence it sounds a bit counterintuitive, but when you look at influence, you have to look at it in a relative lens. So, what are you influential in? What kind of topic do you know? One of my favourite examples, I would trust my hairstylist for advice on hairstyles and trends. I won't necessarily trust my lawyer to give me that same advice but I will trust my lawyers to give me advice on legal matters. It works in a very sort of similar way. Trust is really relative and trust is what drives influence”
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Tom Schwab knows how to build an online business. He’s done it successfully several times, and now helps others find online success with podcast interview marketing. As a Navy veteran who ran nuclear power plants, and an inbound marketing engineer, Tom Schwab has a refreshingly unique approach. Tom helps thought leaders (coaches, authors, speakers, consultants, emerging brands) get featured on leading podcasts their ideal prospects are already listening to. The Interview Valet system then helps them to turn listeners into customers.
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"Human beings love to buy stuff. But we hate being sold to through the old paradigm. So consider that when you podcast because at the end of the day, you should be selling.“ - Glen Carlson
There are so many benefits that are available through podcast guesting. Yet, it is one of the most underutilized areas of marketing for thought leaders.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Tom Schwab to share about his expertise on “Using Podcast Interview Marketing To Turn Listeners Into Customers.”
Here is a snippet of what Tom shared:
“I get pitched to be on my podcast probably two to three times a day. Everyone says the same thing: Tom I love your podcast and would love to be a guest. There's only one problem: Heneka I don't have a podcast. They're just Robo pitching. That's not being a guest, that's being slimy. That's being spammy. That's everything that people hate. If you want to be introduced to somebody's audience or somebody's friends, and somebody's tribe, you need to learn that. Gary Vaynerchuk always talks about jab jab jab right hook and I probably missed a couple Jabs in there. I look at it as serve, serve, serve, serve, ask right so serve.”
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Hello and welcome to episode 201 of The Entrepreneurial you podcast. I’m your host Heneka Watkis-Porter. I am still reeling from the excitement of last week when I reached the milestone of 200 episodes. To celebrate I interviewed Seth Godin live and what a time that was! If you haven’t listened to it yet, go check it out. Seth is just such a wealth of inspiration.
This week, I am doing a solo episode chronicling my 2020 experience. It is interesting because while this journey makes the COVID-19 pandemic seem like a walkinthe park, it was then that I truly leant how to live (literally and physically).
HERE ARE THREE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE:
I elaborate on my top 3 lessons learnt in 2020.
Learn about my worst 2020 moment
Hear what my 2020 high points are
EPISODE SOUND BITE
Back to 2019...
In order to go forward, let me go back a little to 2019. If you were listening to episode 147 which was published on January 7, 2020, you will recall it was titled “The Highs and Lows of 2020.”
I shared at the end of 2019 how I was slowing down, how tired I felt because of chronic insomnia and the deep, dark depression that I fell into. I also shared how I had found a cure.
Well, after that, things went downhill from there. What happened next was something I wasn’t prepared for by any stretch of the imagination. I found myself fighting for my life on the night of January 9, 2020. Remember how I told you that I was taking sleeping pills and then I discovered marijuana tea? Well about 10 pm this night in question I drank some marijuana tea. I boiled maybe 1.5 grams for an extended time in milk to get the full THC effect. But I totally forgot that the previous night I had taken Zopiclone to help me to sleep. Apparently, it was still in my system coupled with the very potent THC from the marijuana...a deadly combination!
Somehow (I don’t know how) I made it through the night. The following morning I got 4 bags of drip + valium and injection from the doctor as they did everything to get the drug out of my system. Except being traumatized for days, all went back to normal.
This is How 2020 Started
I continued life as I knew it - finishing up my 5th book, Podcast Power: The Quick-Start Guide To Launching And Leveling-Up Your Brand; I traced to the US to do 3 major speaking engagements (ATD Tech Knowledge, Podcast Movement Evolutions and PodFest multi-Media Expo).
So let’s fast track to April 1, 2020. You see, April 1, 2020, began as an ordinary day. I got up early, said a prayer (I think) and then went on to do a myriad of interviews on both sides of the mic, i.e. being a guest on a few shows and interviewing guests for mine. It was a long day, I felt tired but I knew I would have time to rest after my last interview which was scheduled for 8:00 pm, OR SO I THOUGHT!
I am strong, resilient and determined so I should be able to get through this final live interview. BUT it was not to be. In the middle of the live recording there began the first of many health challenges. I began feeling as though I was passing out. I had to stop immediately. Since it was night and the curfew in Jamaica had begun that very evening, I consulted with a telemedical professional. Based on the symptoms I was experiencing, he promptly made a referral to Andrews Hospital, all this while every breath seems to be leaving my body (and yeah got stopped in the curfew too by the cops).
From there, all went down there from a medical standpoint. I have seen so many doctors within this time, including a Psychiatrist. Some of the symptoms included, but were not limited to the below:
...depression triggered the physical situation which then caused anxiety.
Some of the physical symptoms:
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This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast celebrates 200 episodes and Seth Godin joins Host, Heneka Watkis-Porter for a second appearance to celebrate. Seth is the embodiment of ruckus, generosity and creativity. Listen to this powerful conversation surrounding how to ‘just do it.’ You don’t need the approval of anyone to create your ‘ruckus’ but you must start.
Doing the LIVE conversation was super amazing. Thanks to all who joined us live and to you who will listen after.
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Find out what the most Jamaican thing Seth ever did.
Discover how to "pick yourself."
Learn what it means to do the "practice."
EPISODE SOUND BITE
Every Blog Starts With Fewer Than 100 Readers
"It's easy for somebody to say you can do X Y or Z because you're your Seth. But they weren't around when I got 800 rejection letters in a row and was eating black beans and rice every day because I wasn't Seth. And when my blog started, the first 200 posts had fewer than 100 readers. Every blog starts with fewer than 100 readers. Every PODCAST starts with fewer than 100 listeners that's the only way it can start.
Different People Will Find Different Fuel
Every day I say what would my mom and dad be proud of if I did this and every day I say what did all the people who open the door for me, what do they need from me today that's my fuel. Different people are going to find different fuel. But I believe there is an endless amount of enthusiasm and momentum and reserve if we just tap into the people who came before...
The Roadmap?
The number of roadmaps in the world is close to infinite. First, you have to decide where you want to go. So if I said to you, how do I get to Kingston. Well, we can look at Google Maps; we can look at Bing; we can look at Rand McNally. Finding the map is pretty straightforward. The hard part is deciding to go to Kingston, committing to go to Kingston, saying, I'm going to get from here to there. And that's the thing we ignore because everyone's afraid of failing. Everyone says show me the proof of all the steps. Exactly, the guarantee that I'm going to get from here to there and that's not how it works, so, you know, Miles Davis was first, and the one and only and recorded the bestselling Jazz album of its time in four days. No guarantees right. When Bob Marley showed up and did the work he did, there was no model. There was no do it exactly like this. Chris Blackwell helped but it was Bob believe."
ABOUT SETH GODIN
Seth is actually a repeat guest on The Entrepreneurial You podcast. He is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker.
In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 19 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn). One of his most recent books, This is Marketing, was an instant bestseller in countries around the world. Today we are here to talk about The Practice: Shipping Creative work.
Though renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!). In 2013, Seth was one of just three professionals inducted into the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame. In May 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame as well. He might be the only person in both.
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April has spent two decades driving growth for companies by giving. She started her career in the Air Force and then specialized in sales, operations, and marketing, supporting Fortune 500 clients. April generated over $1 billion in combined additional revenue for clients based on the principles of The Generosity Culture.
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“Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.” Frank Howard Clark
In this era where everyone is seemingly tuned to WIIFM (what’s in it for me), we welcome any move to foster generosity.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites April Shprintz to share about her experience with generosity as a child and how it has impacted her life's work.
Here is a snippet of what April shared:
“I credit One individual with the generosity culture. She was the impetus for it. Even if I didn't understand it at the time, when I was nine years old. My mother had to go to rehab. She was given the option from her head of Human Resources where she worked. She could go to rehab for her alcoholism, or she was going to lose her job because it was causing problems at work and the woman who delivered that message to the head of Human Resources came to our home. It was just this extremely generous act on her part because not only did she give my mom that second chance, which was great. My mom did go to rehab. That was a wonderful thing for her, but she also took a significant interest in me as a young girl.”
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Jessica is an eCommerce strategy expert and support for female entrepreneurs. 20+ years of retail & eCommerce experience gives Jessica the ability to support female entrepreneurs in creating the right strategy for their business. After 20+ years in retail and 3 years as the only employee of a 7-figure eCommerce business, now she is working with the top experts in eCommerce, SEO, web development, and digital marketing.
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“Marketing is like sex: everyone thinks they’re good at it.” ― Steve Tobak
We are bombarded with marketing videos on a daily basis encouraging us to sign up to this school or that. But have we considered what goes into setting up one?
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Jessica Coster to talk about email automations best practices to make money.
Here is a snippet of what Jessica shared:
“You as a small business, your main focus should be creating a relationship with the customer. So speak to them how you would if you were in a store with them when people approach it from that space it becomes a lot easier to write how you would talk and not get so caught up in all of the rules of copywriting. Another thing to remember is that people buy with emotions and justify their purchases with logic. So as much as you can pull at those heartstrings or the emotion behind what it is that they're purchasing, the more successful you'll be. For the welcome series in that first email where you are delivering the discount, I usually keep it very simple: here is your discount, come to the website and make your purchase.”
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Grant founded OnlineDegree.com with a purpose-driven mission: make college more accessible and affordable for everyone. After graduating college with an overwhelming amount of debt, he was determined to change how students embark on their college education. Grant has spent his entire career working in startups with nearly 15 years of experience and 2 prior exits to a publicly traded company. He has been a board member and donor to a number of nonprofits, an advisor to many publicly traded companies and a guest speaker at seminars and graduate school courses.
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“With guns, you can kill terrorists, with education you can kill terrorism.” ― Malala Yousafzai
We are bombarded with marketing videos on a daily basis encouraging us to sign up to this school or that. But have we considered what goes into setting up one?
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Grant Aldrich to take us through the ins and out of setting up an online school.
Here is a snippet of what Grant shared:
“The way that we monetize was that the whole platform is sponsored by the University. I'll take a step back. One of the impediments that I realized by looking at the audience - working adults- was that cost was a big factor for them. We all can appreciate this. We're all busy adults. If we have to make a big purchase to do anything, we delay. Some have never been in an online classroom. Some are worried that they won't be successful. Some are worried that they won't have the time management to do it. So you've got all of these fears, including cost As I was moving through to chip away at each of these things I knew it had to be free.”
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Lee LeFever is the co-founder of Common Craft and author of two books: The Art of Explanation and Big Enough. Since 2007, Common Craft has won numerous awards, worked with the world’s most respected brands and created original explainer videos that have earned over 50 million online video views.
Today, Common Craft produces animated videos and digital visuals that are used by educators in over 50 countries. Lee and his partner Sachi are Common Craft’s only employees and work from their home off the coast of Washington State.
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“You are not your resume, you are your work. - Seth Godin
Balance? What is that? Whilst it may be difficult to achieve this, it is certain that we can work towards harmony with every area of our lives. As you contemplate scaling your business, the ideal is to have it do so as your own life scales.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Lee LeFever to talk about building a business that scales with your life.
Here is a snippet of what Lee shared:
“I think that it's time for people to think differently about success and respectability in business. For so long, the only value that has mattered to a lot of people is the size of your bank account or the size of your paycheck, or the size of your home or how nice of a car you have. That stuff matters.
I think sometimes people are prone to outsource their values to other people or to magazines or the things they see on TV and don't understand what makes them happy and what makes them satisfied with their life. And I think that if people do have an opportunity to step back and think about what they value and where their happiness comes from that they can find ways to orient their business to support those things and that might not mean money. It might mean family, it might mean Community it might mean faith it might mean Independence. There's a long list of things that you can be rich with and that your business can support that I think is
respectable.”
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Brian is a computer scientist, angel investor and entrepreneur. Brian has started or co-founded five successful companies, been a part of successful exits, has been successful in VC/angel fundraising on both sides of the table. He currently is chairman and CEO of Gillware which provides emergency IT services to clients suffering from data related disasters, and offers advice and consulting to avoid corporate data disasters.
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“Passwords are like underwear: don’t let people see it, change it very often, and you shouldn’t share it with strangers.” – Chris Pirillo
Undoubtedly this pandemic has created a myriad of opportunities to be leveraged, most of which are online. Equally available, are the increased risks that are associated with having a greater online presence.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Brian Gill to talk about mitigating against the risks of cyber-attacks.
Here is a snippet of what Brian shared:
“This is the most important tip to protect yourself from ransomware, which is a devastating thing for a business. It can put you all the way out of business. And that is you need to have your data backed up by a professional. If you're a smaller business with less than 30 or 40 employees, you probably need, if you don't already have what's called a managed service provider or an MSP and you need to hire that MSP in a way where you know exactly how they're going to back your data up and it needs to be off Network. It needs to be in a different geography ideally. So if there is some sort of a natural disaster or a hurricane in Jamaica you know that your data is safe in a data centre in Minnesota or something and your backups need to be encrypted and it needs to be audited once every quarter once maybe twice a year. You need to pay your MSP to download those backups and test them to make sure that they're current that they have all of your critical data.”
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Robert Scott is the President of StartTradeJamaica, a firm dedicated to assisting companies achieve their market entry and market development goals. Currently represented by an expanding network of affiliates in Central America (El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica), Australia, Asia (Vietnam, United Arab Emirates) the Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Cuba, Grand Cayman), Ireland and the USA. StartTrade Jamaica represents manufacturers and provides export coaching for selected SME clients. English as a Second language is also offered by an International TEFL and TESOL certified affiliate.
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Globalization has changed us into a company that searches the world, not just to sell or to source, but to find intellectual capital - the world's best talents and greatest ideas. –Jack Welch
You have probably heard the term, export or die. This probably gives an indication of how much of a life line it can be for businesses who dare to venture past the seemingly difficulties of international trade.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Robert Scott to talk about the business of exporting.
Here is a snippet of what Robert shared:
...in terms of internally, they all speak to the concept of export readiness. Am I ready for export? Now many people who are new whether you're an individual or a big company with a product, you will always have some challenges. So the export readiness is not to say that you're not ready, go sit down one find something else to do. It's to know exactly what you need to do to lift the bar. So one of the first questions the export readiness asks you is, do you have capacity? because I have spoken to persons who (say) oh I make this thing in my home, I can do maybe about 10 cases a month. Okay, fine. Nothing is wrong with that. Let's find a market that will take 10 cases a month. Don't waste your time going to China.
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Mo Elkhamissy spent twenty years training to be a professional soccer player, only to find that his dream was not possible. Graduating college right as 9/11 struck, no one would even look at his CV because his name was Mohammed. Later on, he was given the opportunity to run a company generating over $1 billion in sales while his one-year-old daughter was diagnosed with an “incurable” form of cancer. Because of his path, MK views success as a means of helping others. He regards success and winning as a moral duty that enables people to help others. He believes that being humble makes you strong and that being strong makes you happy. MK’s accomplishments came despite the fact that he is an average person--which means that by following his advice anyone can achieve success.
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“Quitting because you don't want to be uncomfortable will prevent you from growing." - Amy Morin
You probably already know that what lies between your ears has the greatest capacity to impact your life. Everything begins with a thought which manifests into attitudes and actions, with longstanding impact.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites * to explore the power of positive thought.
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“Having the right intent in why you're building that business is awesome. I think that this whole idea of Entrepreneurship is fake. It's fake insurance. Building a business that services your community and understanding supply and demand, like you're a merchant a thousand years ago is the way forward. If whatever you're doing right now doesn't work and if the new economy, which is not hard to figure out doesn't serve your business, just fail now, pivot and do something new and don't look at it as a failure. No one is going to say anything about anything that failed in 2020.”
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Beck Power is a nomadic entrepreneur from New Zealand and now based in Toronto. Her agency “Power Creative Media” creates and posts thousands of pieces of microcontent every month for clients. She also shows entrepreneurs how to be more strategic and effective using content to grow their influence, impact and income online. She's been featured in Forbes, Yahoo, Entrepreneur and NY Mag.
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"Personally, I am very fond of strawberries and cream, but I have found that for some strange reason, fish prefer worms." - Dale Carnegie
How do you stand out from the crow and allow your voice to be at one with your target audience? It definitely takes focus and intentionality.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Beck Power to talk about how we can amplify our voice amidst the pandemic.
Here is a snippet of what Beck shared:
“It doesn't matter how great your content is if no one is seeing it. You have to be really consistent with how the content looks. It can't be orange one day, blue the other and purple the next day (and different styles and things) because they won't recognize it as still you. It has to look consistent and you have to post consistently. It used to be that we would see something seven times before we would want to buy it and now, (last year it was I think 16 or 17 times) and it's probably more than 20 times before we make the connection that we should buy it or want to buy it. Posting consistently really helps with that.”
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Tra is a nationally recognized expert in entrepreneurship and business strategy. He is horrified by the significant decline of entrepreneurship in America, and he has made it his mission to rescue 1 million entrepreneurs from traditional employment. Tra’s new book, Boss Brain, reveals a scientifically-proven system that unlocks readers’ true potential and unleashes their entrepreneurial instincts so they can leave traditional employment forever. That’s the real American Dream!
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“Build something 100 people love, not something 1 million people kind of like.” – Brian Chesky
The thought of venturing out from the security of a 9 to 5 can be daunting, seemingly disheartening and dismaying. BUT, it can be very rewarding and liberating once you are able to face the fear of the unknown.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Tra Williams to inspire and motivate you to make the leap from traditional employment and start a business of your own.
Here is a snippet of what Tra shared:
“The first of the four instincts in my book is belief. When you say ‘belief’, traditionally people think that of religion or faith, but belief happens all day every day in your lives. You believe that you should stop at a red light because if you do not, you get in a car accident. You go to work because you believe on Friday, you'll get a paycheck. Every action that you take is a belief that it will result in some predictable result. The challenge for you to begin that process of unlearning how to be an employee and learning how to think and live like an entrepreneur requires that belief. But you can't just wake up one morning and believe; you need evidence. What I say in the book and what I would say to everyone who's trying to make this transition is, belief is reverse-engineered. You start by taking actions, even if deep down you're still very apprehensive about the inevitability or the possibility of your success.”
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Cathryn is a Book Coach and Publisher based in Brisbane. She helps coaches, speakers and aspiring thought leaders write and publish beautiful self-help books, business books and memoirs.A quality book will raise your profile, and attract new opportunities such as speaking, media, podcasts and new clients, because it ultimately positions you as a thought leader, and adds credibility and income to your business. Using her no-BS, genuine and practical approach to book writing, Cathryn empowers you to tell your truth, grow your business, and make a greater impact on your industry and the world.
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“Not a wasted word. This has been a main point to my literary thinking all my life.” —Hunter S. Thompson
Writing a book is the dream of many people. The process can seem daunting but with the right guidance, it doesn’t have to be. There are numerous benefits in getting published.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast speaks with Cathryn Mora to share her expertise as a book coach, highlighting how a book can actually raise your profile and subsequently, your bottom line.
Here is a snippet of what Cathryn shared:
“When people come to me and they say I've started a book and I'm stuck. I can almost guarantee that every single time they haven't thought about all the other stuff including the outline. They haven't thought about how they're going to use the book, they haven't thought about what topics to bring to them (audience). They haven't thought about their audience and they haven't written an outline. Ninety-nine out of a hundred (that's a made-up number) but ninety-nine out of a hundred times those things aren't in place and you know a year into the book writing journey the person is stuck.”
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Barbara is an investor, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of The Virtual Hub - a business she started by accident that exploded in the space of 12 months to become one of the leading companies that recruits, trains, and manages virtual assistants for businesses who need to free up time and energy so they can go to the next level. With a strong focus on customized training and ongoing career development, Barbara has built a company that ensures their team is trained in cutting-edge programs (like Hubspot, Ontraport, etc.) to best meet their clients’ unique needs in digital marketing, social media, personal assistant services, and administrative support.
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“If you’re serious about changing your life, you’ll find a way. If you’re not, you’ll find an excuse.” – Jennifer Sincero
We are living in a fast-paced world so anything we can do to eke more time out of the day will make our lives way easier. It is not just about being busy, it is about being productive. In 2020, there are a myriad of tools designed to do exactly that but are we aware of them and how much they can put the magic touch to our daily work?
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Barbara Turley to share some productivity tools to make the most out of your day.
Here is a snippet of what Barbara shared:
“You can be the best virtual assistant in the world and still fail at this and not because you're not great at what you do because you don't know how to manage the client and they'll be va's out there nodding their head as I say this; being clear on your boundaries on your communication style versus the client style and managing their expectations is key and using something like Asana is like the number one tip. Make it non-negotiable. Trello, Asana or whatever they are, use it to keep everybody organized.”
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Jeff is a franchise executive with 25 years of experience founding, building, operating, and ultimately exiting a national franchise brand, AdvantaClean.As a leading national restoration franchise AdvantaClean became a strategic partner with St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital to support families in need, when they need it the most. In January of 2019, AdvantaClean was acquired by Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) to create a combined network with over 1,700 franchise territories operating in 11,000 cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. After the successful sale and exit, Jeff set out to help others build sustainable businesses and franchise systems. Jeff is a published author, Forbes contributor, speaker, and consultant to emerging brands.
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“It's not at all hard to understand a person; it's only hard to listen without bias.” ― Criss Jami
Discernment is the ability to obtain sharp perceptions or to judge well (or the activity of so doing). Did you know that it has the potential to make you a better leader?
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Jeff Dudan to talk about the ways in which discernment can augment your leadership game.
Here is a snippet of what Jeff shared:
“Discernment is a principled effective experience informed process for powerful decision-making and if you're an athlete for example, and you want to be a better basketball player, you might say I'm going to work on my left-hand dribbles. I'm going to work on my rebounding or taking charges or my for I'm going to work on my rebounding or taking charges or my for whatever it is. You break the game down into its component pieces. And if it's true that the quality of our decisions creates the quality of our lives and the success of our business then how do we intentionally work out to become a better decision maker? What are the things that we can acquire? What are the practices that we can engage in? What are the models of thought as we go through life and we accumulate things and have experiences. That's how do we turn these into models of thought for powerful decision making in our life because our batting average overtime on our decisions just means all makes all the difference in the lives that we lead and the impact that we make in other people's lives.”
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Xenia is the CEO and Co-Founder of Planable, a content review and marketing collaboration platform used by over 5,000 teams behind brands such as Hyundai, Christian Louboutin, Viber, and United Nations. Prior to launching Planable, at 20 y.o., she built a digital marketing agency and led social for clients such as Coca-Cola. Xenia has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and spoke on the Innovation Stage at Cannes Lions in 2018. Xenia graduated from Tim Draper's startup academy in Silicon Valley and took Planable through the Techstars London accelerator in 2017. She has also published a book – The Manifesto on Content Marketing Teams and has launched her own podcast – People of Marketing.
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"People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it." - Simon Sinek
Are you running a digital marketing agency or curious about running one?
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Xenia Muntean to talk about how to do so successfully.
Here is a snippet of what xenia shared:
“You can get a niche based on the platforms you are going to do the digital marketing on WordPress or if you're a social media marketing agency. Are you going to do Instagram or are you going to do Twitter? If you focus yourself on a platform, you get the chance to better understand the nuances of just that 1 platform rather than trying to figure them all out. I think that's really great in identifying a niche beside the depth of knowledge. It also gives you a competitive edge because you can get all the clients in that specific industry; It also makes onboarding so much easier because clients are so similar between each other. It also makes targeting in terms of sales easier because you have a clear persona. So I think that's one of the things, identifying a niche and then obviously you have to establish your own digital presence.”
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Nancy is a digital marketing specialist for women entrepreneurs and Etsy Sellers. She works with Etsy Sellers who want to build a thriving Etsy business and embrace the entrepreneurial adventure. She’s been a Digital Marketing Specialist now for 11 years and an Etsy Seller for the last 4 years. She started her Etsy Shop in late 2016 because she wanted to write a case study for her blog about making handmade items and selling them on Etsy. Now she has 6 Etsy Shops and loves making passive income with Etsy.
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“Creativity is contagious, pass it on.” Albert Einstein
Want to find a viable option to provide another stream of income in this time? Etsy may just be the answer you are searching for.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Nancy Badillo to talk about how to make money selling digital products on Etsy.
Here is a snippet of what Nancy shared:
“So by choosing to micromanage and picking an item that you create tons of different products for that particular product and service that you're selling. The next step is building a brand around this. So Etsy drives you building traffic, which is great, but you don't want to just solely depend on that traffic. What you want to do is you want to build a brand around your Etsy store. Not only do you need to use Etsy as a platform to drive to organic traffic by optimizing your listings for SEO and making sure you have great photos, making sure that you have great SEO done correctly, making sure that you're optimizing your whole entire store for SEO what I mean by that is making sure that you using tags on your title, you're using tags on your listing description you using all 13 tabs on the bottom of your listing and also making sure that your sections are tags that you want to rank for and that your tagline on your store is another tag that you want to rank for that It is optimizing your store for SEO.”
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Dave McKeown helps individuals, teams, and organizations achieve excellence by doing the ordinary things extraordinarily well. He is the CEO of Outfield Leadership and author of The Self-Evolved Leader - Elevate Your Focus and Develop Your People in a World That Refuses to Slow Down.
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“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” – Jack Welch
Are leaders born or are they made? This age-old debate will yield different responses depending on which side of the fence you sit.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Dave McKeown to talk about self-evolved leadership and what that means for your organization and team.
Here is a snippet of what Dave shared:
“It’s that mindset of understanding that your ego is going to seek value from you being rewarded from knowing the answers organization isn't helping your people grow and develop and see if you can make that mindset shift. It'll get you half of the way there. Then there are a couple of practical things that you can do. The first thing is actually to recreate the vision for your team with your team involved in the process. So building the vision of where you want your team to be in three years time, but allowing them to have a much more significant input into it than they previously would have when you co-create a vision with your team a couple of great things happen. First of all, they're much more bought into it and therefore you're much more likely to achieve it. But secondly it really provides a Northstar for decision-making for the team or the group."
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Victoria is the Vice President of IBM’s North American Talent & Transformation practice; she is a senior executive with over two decades of progressive experience in strategy, operations, growth initiatives, and business and talent development. She is a visionary leader with a passion for innovation, creativity and Diversity & Inclusion. In fact, Victoria has won both the 2020 Mentor of the Year award from Women in Communications & Technology AND the 2019 HSBC Diversity & Inclusion in Innovation Award. Victoria serves as a board member for several organizations; she is also a published author, in-demand public speaker and appears regularly on national TV. An inspiring professional with impeccable credentials, Victoria is a trusted voice among peers and emerging executives.
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“It's never the differences between people that surprise us. It's the things that, against all odds, we have in common.” ― Jodi Picoult
Not many of us were born with the proverbial “gold spoon in our mouths.” Some of us have had to overcome many atrocities to be the person we are today.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Victoria Pelletier to talk about women overcoming unspeakable odds.
Here is a snippet of what Victoria shared:
“So for me I felt I had something to prove so with each obstacle that was put in front of me or whether it was an obstacle or just quite frankly a challenge. I knew I needed to succeed so my first job was at age 11, by 14 I was like the supervisor at the shoe store that I worked at at 16. I was the office manager for a medical practice while I was in school, I was just constantly out to prove more and more and more. And again, I just think a lot of us have to do. With nature versus nurture, I think, there's a lot of influence and that the nature and what occurred that just drove me to become Unstoppable.”
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Liam is a serial entrepreneur who runs Time Doctor and Staff.com — one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today. He is also a co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference — Running Remote. Liam is an avid proponent of remote work and has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, Venturebeat and many other publications.
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“Trust is knowing that when a team member pushes you, they are doing it because they care about the team” — Patrick Lencioni
Building and scaling any business takes a lot of hard work. This is multiplied many times over when it is a remote business.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Liam Martin to talk about how to scale successfully.
Here is a snippet of what Liam shared:
“Remote work will be the way that people work in the future. Most people in post covid-19 will be working remotely and this has massive socio-economic impacts towards the economy. If you do not know how to do this now You should absolutely learn how to do it. And even if you started working remotely you should really learn the ins-and-outs of how to be able to do it effectively because I believe within the next few years the people that know how to scale teams remotely versus the people that don't will have a massive strategic advantage in the market."
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Jana is a marketing expert and Pinterest specialist for online coaches, course creators, and service providers. She helps her clients and students systemize list growth so they can automate a steady stream of targeted leads for their courses and programs – and set themselves up for long-term business success.
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"To excel at the highest level - or any level, really - you need to believe in yourself, and hands down, one of the biggest contributors to my self-confidence has been private coaching." - Stephen Curry
We perhaps know quite a bit about Google, Yahoo, Bing and other search engines but how much do we know about this micro-search platform, Pinterest? Apparently, there is much that we are missing out on when we decide whether consciously or unconsciously, not to include it in our marketing efforts.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Gana Osofsky to share on how to use Pinterest to grow your email list with ideal customers - with ease!
Here is a snippet of what Jana shared:
“For me there are four pillars of Pinterest success. I am on a mission in life to help people understand that there are always other things you can focus on, two there's always shiny objects that you can try to focus on on Pinterest. You can say all I want to do is join group boards, or I want to do this or I want to make this new video pin. But most of my people are just starting with their Pinterest strategy. So I always try to bring it back to the things that we know work and the things that we know and are going to give you ROI. Keywords are one of them and then the second one is visuals. So it (Pinterest) is a visual platform. Creating pins, which is that graphic that some of you may have seen if you're out there listening and you've been on Pinterest before - creating pins that do the right thing. There's only two jobs with your pin, one of them is to stop the scroll, to get the person's attention - to get the right person's attention because they're scrolling through Pinterest just like you might be scrolling through social media. You need to get them to stop and pay attention."
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Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, author, business growth mentor and host of The Business Mastermind Podcast.He works with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to Double their Business in a year. His new book “Survive and Thrive: How to Secure, Scale and Succeed in Business” is a collection of practical tools and techniques that he has been successfully implementing with businesses over the last decade. Gavin has worked with a wide range of businesses and multinational corporations like Ford, Carphone Warehouse, the Royal Bank of Scotland the United Nations and even the Metropolitan Police!
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“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” Michael Porter
We all need direction - a compass of sorts to guide us in our daily lives. This becomes even more necessary when we have a business to run.
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Gavin Preston to share on a framework to propel your business into a huge growth Trajectory.
Here is a snippet of what Gavin shared:
“Systems and people create leverage in your business. So in the strategy Compass model, I list five stages, the first one being systems, the second being cash...the third one being about advancing or innovating So innovate we would have to be advancing to innovate, the fourth being leadership and culture and the fifth one being personal team Effectiveness. So what systems do you need to be able to enable you to deliver consistency of quality customer experience in quality of product or service output to that customer and enable you to replicate? Time and time again...it will come with automation whether that be technologically automation, machine automation enables you to be able to create a greater output which is important."
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Amy Lafko founded Cairn Consulting Solutions with the knowledge that you need to grow your people to grow your business. Amy focuses her work on the employee experience that is derived from skilled leaders and aligned teams. Anchoring her work in the People 1st Paradigm, Amy facilitates workshops, team dynamics sessions and provides consulting to assist organizational growth. From hiring to engagement, she assists clients in decreasing turnover, increasing productivity and customer satisfaction. As a national speaker, consultant and facilitator, Amy leverages over 20 years of professional leadership experience in several sectors of healthcare. She is certified in DISC, Driving Forces and Emotional Intelligence as well as the 7 Stages of Growth.
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"Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
When we think about science perhaps the idea of something quite challenging and lab-like comes to mind. But what about the idea of using science to make good business decisions such as building your ideal team?
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Amy Lafko to share about how we can use science to hire the right team members.
Here is a snippet of what Amy shared:
“I think the biggest thing to know is that science is here to help you in the hiring process. It's here to make things objective and take away that bias. It's simply one part of the hiring process; it's the tool in your toolbox. there's things we want to keep natural and there's things that we want to get better at that's where EQ comes in as an opportunity to improve and I think the core thing here is don't be afraid of the results embrace them as part of a conversation with whoever you're looking to hire it gives you Clarity on each role when you take the time to do this."
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Paul O’Mahony is a world-renowned entrepreneur, international public speaker, four-time best-selling author, and expert business trainer. Over the past ten years, Paul and his team at Re-Think Academy have helped over 10,000 individuals, start-up entrepreneurs, influencers and business owners build, grow and scale their businesses to 7 figures and beyond through cutting edge digital marketing and affiliate marketing techniques. Paul is also a columnist in the Sunday Independent and Examiner newspapers and is a Guinness World Record-holder for public speaking! Paul and his team of expert coaches are on a mission to empower ordinary people to lead extraordinary lives and gain financial certainty in an uncertain world.
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“The more passionate and argumentative I get the more followers and friends I make online.” ― Tasha Turner
The internet is available to all who want to leverage its many opportunities. But how many people, instead of using it to make money, are simply scrolling and switching aimlessly between windows as they observe with envy the lifestyle of others?
This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Paul O’Mahony to examine how we can make money from the internet instead of wasting time.
Here is a snippet of what Paul shared:
“This device - the smartphone can be a liability which it is for most people or I can be your number one asset and liability for me is anything that takes money out of your pocket or time out of your life when an asset is anything to put money into your pocket and regains time into your life. So at the moment the vast majority of the people on the planet, of which there are now more phones on the planet than people by the way, the vast majority of people use this device as their Compass to give them direction about how their day should go. So, what does that mean? It means they don't have their own focus. It means they don't have their own North. It means ultimately they don't have their own goals. So they are waiting for somebody else to point them in the direction of where their time should be spent on that particular day and this no doubt of course leads to massive levels of anxiety because people lose complete Focus about why they're here."
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Cheryl is an international empowerment speaker, 11x best-selling author, leadership expert, and master speaker development coach for women. She equips women with the tools to unleash the power of their voice and share the transformational impact of their story. Dr. Wood has trained countless women leaders & influencers across the U.S. and abroad in South Africa, India, France, United Kingdom, Canada and the Bahamas. She empowers women to get out of their comfort zone, take calculated risks, and create a living legacy using their voice.
Dr. Wood has been featured on ABC, Radio One, Forbes Magazine, Huffington Post, ESSENCE, Black Enterprise, Good Morning Washington, Fox 5 News, Fox 45 News, The Washington Informer, The Baltimore Times, Afro-American Newspaper and numerous other media outlets. She has delivered keynote presentations for a host of large and small organizations including NASA, FBI, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Agriculture, The United Nations, Verizon, National Association of Legal Professionals, Federally Employed Women, Women’s Council of Realtors, Women in eDiscovery, Blacks In Government, PR News and the Congressional Black Caucus, to name just a few.
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"To excel at the highest level - or any level, really - you need to believe in yourself, and hands down, one of the biggest contributors to my self-confidence has been private coaching." - Stephen Curry
What the mind can conceive, it can achieve. Sometimes our biggest enemy is what lies between our ears. Our mind is very powerful so we must be very intentional about speaking positive things in our lives. This week guest on The Entrepreneurial You podcast , Dr. Cheryl Wood reminds us to have a positive mindset as she inspires us from her journey.
Here is a snippet of what Cheryl shared:
“The most negative mindset is I'm not good enough. I'm not capable. I'm not worthy just as I am. I need more. I need something more. So they keep going out trying to find the next thing and the next thing and get more and get another degree and get another certification; and believe me, ongoing education and knowledge is so critical so important right? We have to continue to add. However, someone somewhere is waiting on what you already know, that they're waiting for right now. So you gotta get out of that mind frame that you are not good enough. Just because there are people who are already 20 steps ahead of you, everybody's not at that level where they're ready to invest in that coach who's already placed ahead of you.
There are some people who are at the beginning of their journey who need what you know right now because you know more than they know. Just get that out of your mind that you're not enough. You are enough. You are capable and you are worthy just as you are."
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Jordan is the founder and creative director of A Good Day, a bespoke experience studio specializing in custom stationery, events, branding and user experience. Getting his start in advertising, he's spent the last 13 years building a foundation in digital & consumer strategy with a focus on enhancing user experiences across the physical & digital worlds. He launched A Good Day in 2014 to marry his passions for paper & user experience, working on a wide range of projects from small business branding & custom wedding invitations to website redesigns & digital transformations for large multinational brands.
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"Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose. " -Zora Neale Hurston
Testing and measuring are absolutely essential to the growth of any business. In order to test and measure, consumer research is important. In this episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast, Jordan Kentris shared his knowledge on the value of user testing and consumer research to improve products and website conversion.
Here is a snippet of what Jordan shared:
“So many different ways you can do research; so there is that usability testing that we just talked about; there is contact testing and product testing where you're testing a physical item or in the case of simply putting something in front of them and seeing how it is resonating. Then there are some broader research like market research so you can look at the competitive analysis. Some broader category level research...so If you for example you design household goods, what are other household good companies looking at? Or if you are doing custom wedding stationary, what are other stationery and wedding professionals doing in the market space and what kind of products do they have out there? And what are consumers looking for and how are they being engaged with their audiences?"
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Elle McCann, owner and designer of Curious Themes web development studio, creates online classes that cover how to launch and grow Shopify stores quickly. She has been listed as a Shopify Expert for over seven years and in that time has created over 150+ Shopify stores.Elle is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow their online business without the overwhelm. She posts weekly videos on her YouTube channel that currently has over 27,000 subscribers and is growing fast. Elle lives in Nashville, TN.
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“Tough times never last, but tough people do.” ― Robert H. Schuller
Shopify is indisputable one of the most popular eCommerce hosting platforms. Since this option was created predominantly for product-based merchants around 10 years ago, it has only grown in popularity with vendors. This episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast looks at how to set up a Shopify store for success.
Here is a snippet of what Elle shared:
“They (Shopify) do have a lot of different sales channels. The most popular ones are definitely Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest but they also have abilities to LinkedIn and Amazon to sell your products there as well. I think it's really nice that you can set up your products once on your Shopify store and then just connect them to these other platforms where your customers may already be hanging out. So it makes it an easier process to get them to purchase from you and you're not having to try to introduce people to your website every single time."
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Edwin is the author of three books and has lectured to thousands of business professionals around the globe on the subjects of branding, social media, and digital marketing. In addition, Edwin has spent the last 35 years specializing in working with small businesses to increase their profits across the US and the globe. Edwin combines a unique ability to blend humor and pragmatic know-how into his presentations.
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“If your customer base is aging with you, then eventually you are going to become obsolete or irrelevant. You need to be constantly figuring out who are your new customers and what are you doing to stay forever young. ” ― Jeff Bezos
We are in an era where seemingly everyone is a branding expert and we have the digital age to thank for that. But, we must proceed with caution as we aim to get branding right. This episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast with Edwin Dearborn will explore some of the myths and misconceptions of branding in the digital age.
Here is a snippet of what Edwin shared:
“Personal branding really is about how do you stand out amongst the noise; and be considered and looked to as the expert in your field. How do you become the obvious choice? When somebody wants to go to a restaurant-your's the restaurant that everybody wants to go to or, if you're the Personal Coach or the Realtor, how do you stand out amongst all the Realtors? I live in the Las Vegas, Nevada area in the United States. There's 13,000 real estate. That's a lot of people. Las Vegas has got 2.5 million people just within the city in the County so, how do you stand out? How do you stand out and be amongst the top 2 or 3% of the people that are considered? How to do that? You've got to build a brand not around you but around what you do...how you do it."
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Julie is a Harvard law graduate and relationship wellness expert focusing on loneliness, millennial isolation, and how we can foster strong long-distance connections with our networks. She is also the founder and CEO of Small Packages, a curated care package company that sends love when you cannot be there in person.
Julie's work and opinions have been featured in numerous international publications, including The Everygirl and Elite Daily. Julie was also awarded a Visionary Women Grant by Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran.
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“We felt so lonely in the crowd. And now we feel so connected in isolation.”
― Hrishikesh Agnihotri
What lessons have you learnt from the quarantine? What is your biggest takeaway? All this and more are the issues we focused on for this episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast.
Here is a snippet of what Julie shared:
“The thing that I always keep going back to is when you're an entrepreneur, you're sort of inventing everything for the first time. We like to say that we go to the university of Google and YouTube; teaching ourselves how to do all of these things that we didn't expect to have to be experts in_finding away at least this is what I do. Congratulating yourself for continuing the search I think is enormously helpful because if you wait until you have achieved competency and everything you need to in marketing and sales in all of the aspects of running a business, that's just exhausting. So congratulating yourself on the journey I think is a really helpful move.."
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George is the Founder of 5 companies, 3 exits, still running two. He is the founder of onestopdevshop.io, software and design agency, and online reputation management software, Wavereview.
Show Notes
"Nothing ruins your day more than getting a bad review." Taylor Swift
It is no secret that reviews can either make or break your business. This is backed by statistics. In a recent survey, 83% of consumers say they either completely or somewhat trust recommendations from family, colleagues, and friends about products and services – making these recommendations the highest ranked source for trustworthiness. [Nielsen]. This week’s episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast focuses on this notion.
Here is a snippet of what George shared:
“The statistics that I've seen is that 70% of the people that read reviews trust them as much as a recommendation from a friend. If you're looking at a business and it has no reviews that means you're probably going to be 70% more likely to choose the business that has reviews than the one that doesn't."
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Jennifer, a virtual classroom and blended learning pioneer, is Founder and President of InSync Training. Her entirely virtual consulting firm specializes in the design and delivery of engaging, innovative, and effective modern blended learning. Under Jennifer’s expert leadership, Inc. 500|5000 named InSync training the 10th Fastest Growing Education Company in the U.S. in 2013, the 20th Fastest Growing Education Company in 2014, and to their Inc. 5000 list for four consecutive years. Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network, Forbes Most Powerful Women Issue, The NativeAdVantage, and Goldman Sachs 10000 Small Businesses have all recognized her entrepreneurial drive.
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Where my reason, imagination or interest were not engaged, I would not or could not learn. — Sir Winston Churchill
With over 20 years in the online training business, Jennifer has been ahead of the game and has garnered so much experience which makes her a leader in this area. This episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast couldn’t be more relevant to the times we are now experiencing.
Here is a snippet of what Jennifer shared:
"I like three things, I want everybody to be able to write on the Whiteboard at the same time because there's ways we can get introductions of 25 people done in 2 minutes. It makes it very effective, which is so important in the virtual world. We may only have 90 minutes or two hours together and everybody's working at the same time, which can be very powerful.
I like to have a chat room where everybody can have a group chat that's easy to use that allows everyone to have an equal voice. So you may decide to speak out loud or you may decide to type in chat. It eliminates accents. It can help people with for example English as a second language and it allows people to reflect. I also want easy to use breakout rooms. Break out rooms allow us to come together in one virtual space and with the click of a few buttons we can send learner's into smaller groups where they can collaborate and create together. Those are the things I look for in technology."
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In 2006, Shawn Askinosie left a successful career as a criminal defense lawyer to start a bean to bar chocolate factory and never looked back. His company, Askinosie Chocolate, was recently named by Forbes “One of the 25 Best Small Companies in America.” So far the company has provided over a million school lunches to malnourished children in Tanzania and the Philippines, without any donations. Founded at the forefront of the American craft chocolate revolution and regarded by many as a vanguard in the industry. Shawn was named by O, The Oprah Magazine “One of 15 Guys Who Are Saving the World.” Shawn’s book, co-written with his daughter Lawren, published by Penguin Random House titled “Meaningful Work: The Quest To Do Great Business, Find Your Calling, and Feed Your Soul” is an Amazon #1 bestseller.
Show Notes
"Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Have you ever thought about running a chocolate business and what that would mean for you? This episode of The Entrepreneurial You is all about this sweet business.
Here is a snippet of what Shawn shared:
"The business is a Cause. And the cause supports the business; it's a circle. And so what I mean by that is, when I started the company I knew that I wanted to directly engage with Farmers. I wanted to meet them. I wanted to be in their homes. I wanted to get to know them and I've done that for 15 years. This next time I travel, whenever that'll be (after a vaccine then) It'll be my 45th origin trip since I started to meet with farmers, and that's a lot of travel.
Then when I became You know engaged with them and understood what was happening in their communities, it was a very natural step for us to say. not can we fix this, this is a very important notion not can we come in as the great white Savior and solve all your problems, The question is can we be your partner? Can we be your friend? And is there a way for us to together contribute to some of these issues in your village? And so that's the way it started in the school lunch program started about 12 years ago in the Philippines."
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Matthew Clark is the founder of The Virtual Edge and co creator of The Rainmaker System - an online marketing system that helps entrepreneurs get 2-5 high value leads per day from Linkedin without paying for ads.
With their flagship programme Matthew and his business partner Wesley Longueira have helped over a thousand businesses in 17 countries grow exponentially. They are now on a mission to reach 10k businesses worldwide and build a vibrant community of Rainmakers! The success of The Rainmaker System has led to Matthew becoming a sought after international speaker and has shared the stage with big names like Dr. Phill, JT Foxx, Michael Douglas and many more. Matthew is also the author of The Proven Path, The Automation Playbook and The Automated Income systems and has been featured in Wake up- How to live a Healthy Vibrant Lifestyle.
Show Notes
"LinkedIn is increasingly becoming a very strong place for companies to develop their talent plans, their recruitment plans, and so there are ways in which we can track some of the momentum there." - Jeff Weiner
If ever a time we need a strong social presence it's now. Yet many are still struggling to identify the ideal platform to be present on and how to engage on their medium of choice. This episode of The Entrepreneurial You with Matthew Clark focuses on getting high valued leads from LinkedIn.
Here is a snippet of what Matt shared:
"There are three specific stages that we take them through. Which is positioning. So get your position right. Make sure you set up so that you are irresistible to your ideal client. Step number two is connect, so go out and connect with people and you know, that's not just direct connections. That's one piece of the puzzle. It's also about writing content, also about positioning. Position yourself as an authority, connecting with the media and then the third step is scale. How do you take this manual process and you grow it so that you can actually scale your business using it? You can't make calls all the time because you can't scale that. I want to create a system that I can bring a team in and they can jump into that system and get calls booked. On average my team and myself, we do between 10 and 15 sales calls a week."
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Chris is the CEO for the leading information technology support organization tTech Limited – Jamaica’s only pure play IT Outsourcing & Managed Services provider. Chris has thirty 33 years of experience in delivery and implementation of Information Technology solutions and is a regular speaker on Technology in the IT industry in Jamaica. For fun, Chris writes a wine column in the Jamaica Observer and hosts wine related events in Jamaica and the USA.
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"The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency." — Bill Gates
Never mind the dog barking in the background, we are in the midst of a pandemic so we make do the best way we can, so please forgive us.
It is hard to imagine our lives without technology but technology in a pandemic? what’s its role? That is the focus of this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
Christopher Reckord has a wealth of knowledge in the IT space and is therefore ideal to speak on this topic.
Here is a snippet of what Chris shared:
"When folks are working in their organizations and in their offices, they're almost clothed by the organization's IT security protection and so there's a comfort in knowing that you are within our scheme of protection. However, now that you're working remotely, we are not that comfortable anymore. So here are all these other things that have to happen with respect to 'did the software that they're using. So for us, one of the big recommendations that we make to all of our customers is switching on multi-factor Authentication, and of course strengthening passwords, and ensuring that the connectivity between you and the office or you and the internet is secure. So whether its VPNs, encryptions, so it's a whole host of things. Some folks used to have it as additional Software or additional work that somebody else had to do. A lot of technology now has to build that in to ensure that their application is now chosen over another application because they can prove that it is now safe."
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Vanessa is Lead Investigator at Science of People. She is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People. Her book has been translated into 15 different languages and more than 20 million people watch her on YouTube. Vanessa's shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on how people work. She's developed a science-based framework for understanding different personalities to improve our EQ and help us communicate with colleagues, clients and customers. She works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion dollar companies; and has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS, Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, the Today Show and many more.
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"Sometimes you can't see yourself clearly until you see yourself through the eyes of others." -- Ellen DeGeneres
As entrepreneurs, pivoting is not a new concept to us. It is what we do all the time when our ducks don’t seem to align. BUT, who could have known that such a high level of pivoting would be necessary in 2020? No one!
On this episode of The Entrepreneurial you, Vanessa Van Edwards talks about pivoting in during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Here is a snippet of what Vanessa shared:
“Doing anything in business without measuring is basically practice. If you're not measuring, it doesn't count. And what I mean by that is there's so much to learn in business, that the only way that you've learned is if you track and I even think this is true with relationships, so not just revenue and sales and merchandise and distribution. For example, how many contacts did you have on LinkedIn last week, three weeks ago, three months ago? What have you done to try to increase those LinkedIn contacts? Have you converted any LinkedIn leads? Are you getting more clicks on your profile or less clicks on your profile? All of those things don't seem important. But actually, you can discover hidden ways to revenue (if you measure them). And they've been the majority of our business. People do not understand how our business makes money; that is because we have found hidden ways to make revenue. When we were looking at the data, we were tracking things that were working.”
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Stephen Somers is the co-founder of Marketplace SuperHeroes, an online education and services company that helps people all over the world learn how to sell their own products globally on Amazon from scratch. Together with his business partner, Robert, Stephen has sold over $12m in products on Amazon and has now helped over 5,200 people learn how to start their own Amazon business.
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“Everything must be made as simple as possible. But not simpler.” - Albert Einstein
Everything rises and falls on systems when you run a business. This episode of The Entrepreneurial You explores putting a promotionational system in place to guarantee success. Stephen Somers shares his expertise, giving insight from his experience.
Here is a snippet of what Stephen shared:
“In summary, you must have a balance of value in your business where you're providing video content or other content to your subscribers and customers. At the same time, you have to balance that with generating money because you can't survive in your business if you're only providing free value all the time. You've got to have a systemized way to promote things. So you've got to be looking at adding more people to your business; you have to be looking at increasing your prices and you have to be looking at additional products and services for your own customers. If you can look at those three things on your 90 day calendar where you're consistently adding each of those areas and you're really focused on creating new customers, you will succeed massively.”
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Dr. Hardy is an organizational psychologist and bestselling author of Willpower Doesn't Work. From 2015-2018, he was the #1 writer in the world on Medium.com. During that time, he grew his email list from 0 to 400,000 without paid advertising. Ben and his wife Lauren adopted three children from the foster system in February 2018 and one month later, Lauren got pregnant with twins who were born in December of 2018. They live in Orlando. Ben's blogs are read by millions monthly.
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“Your personality is not set in stone, you can always develop yourself to be a better version of yourself.” Asad Meah
Personality tests --we’ve all done them. But are they really as accurate as the developers make them out to be? This podcast episode with Dr Benjamin Hardy debunks all the myths about these tests.
Here is a snippet of what Dr Hardy shared:
“Every time you view the past, you view it from the perspective of your current self. And so your future self is going to actually view your past differently and hopefully they're going to frame it better. Memories are always fluid; memories change and evolve as you think about them. The big problem with painful experiences is that we try not to think about them but in psychology, there's a concept called ‘exposure therapy’ and basically it's the idea that as you expose yourself to something more and more, you neutralize the emotions. It's like if you're scared for example to publish a blog post because you're worried about what people think, if you do it 100 times, it stops being so scary. You neutralize the emotions and that's really how you turn the past into information--you face it, you learn about it, you write about it; you recontextualize it, you could ask what's another way of looking at this or how has this benefited me or how would my future self look at this? Or what would my future self say to my former self; what would happen if I stopped being so mad about this, or what are all the ways that this has benefited me.”
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Andrea is fiercely committed to helping businesses and podcasters build profitable communities online through simple social media solutions. She’s been featured in places like Hubspot, Aweber, and WordPress. She was also named one of Social Report’s "top marketers to follow" in 2019.
As the host of the Savvy Social Podcast and the creator of SavvySocialSchool.com, Andrea is dedicated to simplifying social media through easy-to-follow courses, professional guidance, and community support. Outside of teaching and training, she spends most of her time serving her full-service clients and practising what she preaches by implementing organic social media strategies for businesses, and brands that want to grow an engaged audience online.
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"It's a dialogue, not a monologue, and some people don't understand that. Social media is more like a telephone than a television.” - Amy Jo Martin
Ever wondered how you can become a master at social media, posting content that your audience values? This episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast will get you well on your way.
Here is a snippet of what Andréa shared:
“The algorithm wants attention. It's like a small child like a two-year-old. Look at me, look at me. It wants attention. So whatever we can do to give it attention is a good thing. I think sometimes as business owners, we forget that. So if our content isn't interesting enough, and people aren't paying attention to it, the algorithm is going to start showing other content pieces. So it's not like it has a personal vendetta against you personally. It's just that it's trying to get attention as much attention as possible from its viewers.
So some things that work really well right now.”
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Britt is an internationally recognized thought leader who creates brain science–based solutions for today’s challenges. As CEO and President of 7th Mind, Inc.,Britt Andreatta draws on her unique background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and learning to unlock the best in people and organizations.
Britt has published several titles including Wired to Connect: The Brain Science of Teams and a New Model for Creating Collaboration and Inclusion, Wired to Grow: Harness the Power of Brain Science to Master Any Skill and Wired to Resist: The Brain Science of Why Change Fails and a New Model for Driving Success. Upcoming books focus on the neuroscience of purpose and the conscious evolution of organizations.
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“The most talented, thought-provoking, game-changing people are never normal. Richard Branson
Innovation and creativity are words that we are accustomed to hearing used interchangeably especially as it relates to entrepreneurship. But, how many of us know that they are actually quite different? This episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast explores all this from a neuro-science perspective. The conversation with Dr. Britt Andreatta was quite enlightening.
Here is a snippet of what Britt shared:
“From a neuroscience perspective, neuroscientists have been able to study what happens in the brain when we have that aha moment. They can set people up for the ‘aha moment’ and have them on an MRI machine. We know that when we're having that burst in our mind of like, Oh, I have this new idea, we can see in the brain about a third of a second before that aha moment, there's a burst of gamma waves above our right ear.
There's a certain part of the brain that's called the anterior temporal gyrus. What we see is that there's this gamma wave burst and also a rush of blood into that part of the brain. Then even a full second before that, scientists have found that there's a burst of alpha waves in the right typical cortex, which is where we see; it's part of our vision cortex. It suppresses vision for just a millisecond. Scientists call it the brain blink.”
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Joel has been working as a solo entrepreneur since 2013 and has used his skills in the fields of animation and video production to start his own business, JumpStartVideo.net. In just a few short years it grew from a side job in the corner of his bedroom to a thriving business that now generates 5 figures a month, and I did all this through good ol' fashion hustle and online gig platforms like Fiverr.com where he is a top-rated seller an award-winning SUPER SELLER. Our conversation will be even more relevant given the global pandemic that the world is experiencing right now.
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“The internet and online communication is the window into your world - but real life, in person communication / connection is the door.” - ― Rasheed Ogunlaru
Even amidst the chaos that is happening around the world, there is never a better time to be alive than it is today. The numerous opportunities that abound far outweigh any set back we could ever face.
On this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, Joel Young shares his online entrepreneurial journey, providing insight into some of the opportunities that we can tap into as we “coronavirus-proof” our businesses.
Here is a snippet of what Joel shared:
“Something I try to remind myself of everyday's that I live in one of the most accessible and, and dynamic times in the history of humanity. And so I think we sometimes lose that in the middle of all this stuff because we just think about what we've lost or what we're losing or, or the difficulties in front of us. And we forget about the opportunities. And to me, and I gave this advice, advice to my YouTube audience just yesterday, to me, there's no better time than when the world world shuts down, to hit the gas, start something new or press forward hard on something you're already doing. Because right now is a time when many people are either working less working differently and trying trying to figure it out, or maybe not working at all because either they can't or they're just not sure what to do. So that's an opportunity for people who have real ambition and drive to do something, maybe new do something more. This is a time when they're faced with probably more free time than they've ever had before.”
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There was no magic bullet for coast-to-coast business and sales strategist, Tiffany Largie. She went from being a single mom to building three six-figure businesses, and on to a seven-figure business by the age of 30. Tiffany began with no capital but sheer hard work and determination. Today she helps people create the income, influence, and impact they dream of. She's the creator of Onwards to Freedom, a group that offers business training and support to idea-driven entrepreneurs. She speaks around the world on sales strategy, entrepreneurship, and profit-building. She has dedicated her life to end small thinking worldwide.
Show Notes
"Sometimes you can't see yourself clearly until you see yourself through the eyes of others." -- Ellen DeGeneres
Stop thinking about it. Just get up and do it. This is the essence of the message shared by Tiffany Largie on this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
Here is a snippet of what Tiffany shared:
“Wherever you are right now, like whoever, whether you think you have or you don't you do at this moment, the greatest thing that you can acknowledge is that you're enough. And for me, when I say that you're enough, you're enough to get to the next step. And when I say forget the future version of you, it's not just because the future version of you doesn't matter. But it's like sometimes we get so overwhelmed with thinking about the 35 steps, when really and truly we just need to focus on the one that lands tomorrow, one step at a time. And if we do enough steps, it's just one step at a time at the end, we get to the destination, but trying to leave the greatest part of the equation behind which is you your experiences, your stories, it's not going to work, because your experience is the one thing that we can't buy in a store.”
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Sergei Revzin is a Venture Investor at the NYU Innovation Venture Fund where he leads the university’s technology investments, and Vadim Revzin is a professor at NYU and State University of New York where he teaches entrepreneurship and management. The twin brothers host a weekly podcast called The Mentors featuring stories from successful founders and creators and regularly contribute to Forbes.com and HBR.org. They have advised hundreds of startups and have been founders and leaders across several early and growth-stage companies.
Show Notes
“The last 10% it takes to launch something takes as much energy as the first 90%.” –Rob Kalin
It is official! History has been made on The Entrepreneurial You podcast. For the first time ever, we have twin guests, Vadim and Sergei Revzin - double the fun, double the pleasure I say.
Having met these two passionate and driven entrepreneurs at Podcast Movement - Evolutions, I knew I had to invite them to the show.
On this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, this duo gives us a glimpse into their journey of monetizing their podcast, The Mentors, even prior to having a large audience.
Here is a snippet of what Vadim and Sergei shared:
“I think there was a lot of moments. But one that stands out the most is a business that we were working on were from the outside world, things seem to be working pretty well. We had a team. We had a couple of people working on the business, and we were hiring more contractors; we were generating revenue; we were pitching to investors, and we were getting investors interested in the business. But the reality was that we were also at the same time living in New York City, which is one of the most expensive cities in the world and trying to figure out how to pay rent and food and everything like that. And eventually, it became too much. And when the timing didn't work out of the business, making enough money to cover all the expenses, we were starting to get into debt. And at one point in our late 20s, we had to make the difficult decision to leave the city and move back in with our parents home, which is something that most people don't want to do, especially here in the States when you're in your late 20s. That's just kind of unheard of, but it's something we absolutely We have no choice. So we were lucky that we had that Support System.”
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Jeremy is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. He studied literature at Oxford University, Specializes in using podcasting and new media to create celebrity and was ranked #1 in iTunes New and Noteworthy and #78 in the iTunes top 100. He was named the #1 Podcast to Listen to by INC Magazine in 2019, as well as being named a Top Influencer by Forbes.
Show Notes
“The most talented, thought-provoking, game-changing people are never normal.” Richard Branson
“What can a podcast do for me”, you ask? A billion things but let’s start with the potential for branding. I had a great conversation with Jeremy on the topic for The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
Here is a snippet of what Jeremy shared:
“In January of 2016, on Twitter, I had 406 followers, Instagram, I had 2107 and Facebook I had 854. Now after doing this podcast since 2016, I'm now verified on Twitter and I have 900,000 followers there; I have 30,700 and Instagram and 35,593 on Twitter. So that can all be done by doing a podcast. and using it as a branding platform in the right way. I literally had nothing when I started.”
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Betty Dannewitz, seasoned learning and development professional, innovation injector and technology enthusiast. Her passion and mission are to help people become better humans through high-performance coaching and development experiences. She also believes very strongly that innovative technology has a huge role in that mission. Looking to move forward? Be better? Well...if you ask betty.
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“I’m excited about augmented reality because unlike virtual reality, which closes the world out, AR allows individuals to be present in the world but hopefully allows an improvement on what’s happening presently.” —Tim Cook
Snapchat anyone? Well, that’s just a perfect example of augmented reality (AR)into action. But it isn’t just for the companies with billion-dollar balance sheets. Small operations are implementing AR technologies to edge their competitors.
On this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, Betty takes us into the realm of augmented reality and how we can leverage it for our success in business.
Here is a snippet of what Betty shared:
“Let's start with virtual reality, you're completely immersed in a completely different environment. In reality, although, actually you are still standing in the same spot when you put the headset on, the only thing you see is this new reality, this new experience and so augmented reality is overlaying content on your existing reality so you're not covering your eyes. Sometimes you can access augmented reality with glasses, but you can still see what's happening around you. So it's overlaying content on top of your existing reality.”
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Brian is the co-founder and CEO of Endurance Learning, a boutique instructional design firm dedicated to ensuring every professional development experience is engaging and leads to change. Brian is also the co-creator of Soapbox, the world's first and only rapid authoring tool for instructor-led training.
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"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin
There is no escaping it, you will have to intentionally acquire new skills and competencies if you want to keep up or better yet, stay ahead of the game. It is imperative that organizations invest in training their team so that they can maintain their company’s competitive edge.
On this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast Brian shares insight into how this can be managed effectively.
Here is a snippet of what Brian shared:
“When we think of ongoing learning for organizations, I think that the definition of learning needs to be expanded beyond the training environment. Having an opportunity to take a step away from life, take a step away from emails, and phone calls, and get into the training room, or go to a conference and meet other people and network, that's super important. But a lot of organizations are like, well, we don't have a budget. If you take a look at ATD, the Association for Talent Development, they have an annual State of the Industry Report, and that will tell you about, according to respondents for this study, how much organizations are spending per head on training, and I think that's a really interesting benchmark for organizations to take a look at. You know, do we spend any money on formal learning for our staff? How are we measuring up to what the average is.”
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Stacey is a Transformation Strategist working with a multi-million dollar investment company where she focuses on leading the Project Management Office, the Technology and Marketing centres of excellence and championing Leadership Development & Culture.
She is also the founder of Epic Transformation, an E-learning and consulting company, which specializes in serving businesses and business leaders with strategic thinking and planning services, grounded in creating radical shifts in culture and leadership to build collaboration across teams and enable lasting organizational impact. She’s consulted with schools, real estate companies, financial institutions and lots of entrepreneurs.
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“Happiness comes from living as you need to, as you want to. As your inner voice tells you to. Happiness comes from being who you actually are instead of who you think you are supposed to be.” - Shonda Rhimes
Probably there is no one more qualified to talk about transformation than Stacey Hines. Having gone through what is an extraordinarily epic transformation, Stacey has leveraged the lemons in her life to make lemonades rather than complain about the hand that life has dealt her.
On this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, Stacey shares her journey with us.
Here is a snippet of what Stacey shared:
“I worked with Macy’s Systems and Technology in Atlanta at the time, when I just started to feel very overwhelmed. I think if I had been diagnosed at that time, it would have been picked up that maybe there was some anxiety and depression happening in my life already. I don't think most persons are aware of that when it initially started to take place. I was struggling in my marriage, and I wanted to create a fresh start. And so I decided, hey, let's pack up and move the entire family to Jamaica, which we did right around the end of 2008. While my career continued to expand and grow--by then I was a VP of a software development company--everything else in my life has felt unfulfilling and very miserable.”
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David has spent his career innovating in lifelong learning--both corporate training and higher education. He is the co-founder of Degreed & The Future of Work Studios. He is on a mission to future proof our workforce and companies, help the world speak the language of skills instead of college degrees and use learning and skills to enable everyone to fulfil their personal missions. He is the co-author of the Expertise Economy and is an expert on the future of credentials and skills.
Show Notes
“It is what we know already that often prevents us from learning.” –Claude Bernard
David has made it his mission to future proof workforce and companies. During a conversation on The Entrepreneurial You, some guiding principles that organizations can use to build the skills of their team members were explored. These are:
Make learning a competitive advantage
Embrace personalized learning
Combat content overload
Succeed with the right technology
Understand the power of peers
Analyze your employee's skills with data and insights
Make skills and expertise count
Here is a snippet of what David shared:
“Degreed was born from the question when you ask someone “tell me about your education?”, they tell you where they went to university or what degree they got, or that they didn't go to university. And it's a reflection of the fact that we have only one language in which to answer for education or skills, and that's the diploma. And we believe that in this world of lifelong learning, that's absurd. It's crazy. And it isn't that college is crazy. When you think about it if I were to ask you, “tell me about your health Heneka. And you said, “I ran a marathon 12 years ago”. When someone says, tell me about your education, and you say, I graduated from Colorado State, or whatever it might be. It's not that marathons are absurd, but that would be an absurd answer to tell me about your health. And it's not that university is absurd, but it's an absurd answer when you ask someone “tell me about your education and they tell you where they went to university”
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Dominique is an award-winning speaker and certified member of the John Maxwell Team. He is the author of "Going North!: Tips & Techniques to Advance Yourself" & the follow-up bestseller, "Stay the Course: The Elite Performer's 7 Secret Keys to Sustainable Success". Dom host's the Going North podcast, a top-rated self-help podcast that interviews authors from all over the world. His mantra is Advance others to advance yourself. Reach out to him to learn how you can unlock your inner value through book writing, coaching, and podcasting.
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“You’ve got to have rules to live by, and one of mine always says yes. Put yourself in danger of something amazing happening to you.” —Tom Bilyeu
In the culture of grind and hustle in the world of entrepreneurship, not many people think that in advancing others, they also advance themselves. But today’s guest on The Entrepreneurial You podcast, Dominique Brightmon, seems to default to that state of being, constantly thinking of how to acknowledge others and make a difference in their lives.
Having gratitude and doing affirmations feature prominently in the life of Dominique.
Here is a snippet of what Dominique shared:
“I love affirmations. affirmations are key. Brian Tracey had one affirmation I use on the daily and one of them is that today, something special is going to happen to me. And it could be as small as you having no breath mints or chewing gums at a conference after a dinner or lunch break. And you're asking someone else and actually gave you the last stick gum or the breath mint. And it's like, yep, something wonderful is going to happen to me today.”
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Courtney is a public relations strategist for entrepreneurs, helping creative small business owners champion PR that grows their income and influence. Courtney Love teaches her clients how to utilize PR to arrest attention, inspire action and increase their credibility, drawing from her 16 years of experience leading PR for the world’s most admired brands and business leaders.
Show Notes
“A good PR story is infinitely more effective than a front-page ad.” – Richard Branson
We all know that starting a business can be daunting. The financial outlay that is usually required doesn't make the process any easier. It is therefore important to explore ways to economically assist in getting your audience’s perception of your business just the way you want. Yes, you can get PR on a shoe-string budget and that’s what Courtney Love shared on this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
Here is a snippet of what Courtney shared:
“It can be very, very frustrating when you are putting in efforts and you feel that it's not getting your business anywhere and I know in my introduction and you talked about profitable and that is super super important to me because I am a firm believer that PR is a business driver and that it should be helping propel you get to wherever you want to go in your business and contributing to your bottom line.”
Hot Point:
PR is one of the strategies that should help support your marketing efforts.
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LEADERCAST KINGSTON 2020
At Leadercast 2020: Positive Disruption, discover how to upset the status quo to incite positive change that will echo throughout your organization.
PLUS...Great News! Patrice Washington IN PERSON
Bring your team to the world’s largest one-day leadership event for an unforgettable immersive experience or bring yourself and connect with fellow leaders on Thursday, May 7, at Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth. Get tickets at henekawatkisporter.com or call 876-849-2571.
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Teri is a former career ICU nurse turned pioneer in the emerging field of professional patient advocacy. She is the founder of Chicago's first and largest advocacy firm founded in 2011, NShore Patient Advocates and is a public speaker and best-selling author of Patient Advocacy Matters. She has served on the board of NAHAC and helped develop national standards, practices and ethics for the profession. Teri has received multiple awards from civic and business organizations for her dedication to social causes, leadership and business success,including the national Ken Schueler Patient Advocacy Compass award.
Show Notes
"Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance." -- Samuel Johnson
Teri has proven to us that it is never too late to start a business. If she can do it at age 54, so can you.
The oldest of 9 children, leadership seem to have been thrust upon her from an early age. It was embedded into her from early that she is supposed to make a difference. The fact that her father was a Missionary in India during the British Imperialist days. What an impact that has had on her?
What would trigger this 50-something former nurse to turn to entrepreneurship? Sometimes all one needs is to have a sense that some form of injustice is being done. The healthcare challenges in the US is a contributing factor.
A frightening health scare when her father-in-law fainted on board ship in Belize was enough to want to provide better healthcare for patients. Sometimes a painful moment is an indication that God is pushing you out of the nest for something better.
That, along with other incidences, let Teri to get training in the Patient Advocacy business in 2011.
Fast forward to now and she believes that it has been the best decision of her life. This discomfort with the system led Teri to start her own business at age 54. With the passion for protecting patient, she knew she failure was not an option. She made bold moves such as selling her house and downsizing into something much smaller.
Seeking mentorship from experienced and successful business men was just one of the things Teri sought after to ensure she was successful. Now Teri pays it forward by mentoring others who want to enter the same business as she does.
One the other side of every problem is an opportunity for someone to be part of the solution.
Let this episode serves as an inspiration that you can do whatever you want at any age. Be inspired!
Hot Point
Being successful in any area is an inside job.
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Nancy who holds a BA in broadcasting and psychology, altered her career path throughout the years as her eyesight worsened. She worked for Oregon News, Good Day Oregon, Good Morning America, and Entertainment Tonight. Nancy was later a singer, a top-producing realtor in Southern California, and is currently a successful business owner.
Show Notes
"Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny." C.S. Lewis
Nancy didn't grow up in the proverbial ‘bed of rose' as many are accustomed to. Observing domestic violence in the home, later with divorced parents and the ensuing struggles didn't exactly provide fertile ground for greatness. Or did it?
Nancy's Determination She was determined to live full out regardless of the hand life has dealt her, including news at 16 years that a genetic disease would cause her to start going blind by years 40. Of course she was hoping that a cure would come. But being in her forties now, she has been declared legally blind.
Nancy began to psycho-analyze how the women in her family coped developed the coaching skills that she now has. She saw all this as an opportunity to start living full out.
But what does this really mean and how is she living full? It starts with looking at all aspects of your life carefully and diversify your time and energy. Live with passion in your heart to experience all you can.
When you have moments when things don't go the way you plan, it becomes a little easier to self correct when you live from a place of living full out.
This episode with Nancy is for you if you are tired of just going through the motions.
Top Tip
When the odds are seemingly stacked up against you, it is ok to put a cap on that day and start again tomorrow.
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David is the Co-Founder and CEO of Voices.com, the online marketplace that connects business people with professional voice over talent. The unique blending of his audio engineering background with self-taught business savvy and website development afforded David the creative freedom to pursue his passion for innovation during the first dot com boom, the result of which catapulted him onto the scene as a pioneer in his field in the early 2000s.
Show Notes
"Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance." -- Samuel Johnson
David was always fascinated with sound, music and technology as a child. It was no surprise then that he studied sound engineering in school and now owns his own recording studio in his home city of London, Canada.
Setting boundaries Part of his own growth mindset development entails being able to set the context for working with his partner who is now his wife. Having been able to set boundaries, communicating who he is when he is having a conversation. For example, he informs whether he is communicating as a husband or business partner.
Successful people think about their mental fortitude as much as their physical body and intellect. David implores us to listen to our bodies, find what we love doing and put your body in a position to feel good.
Whatever decision you need to make, think about it in 10-10-10. That is, what is the impact of your decision in 10 minutes, 10 months and 10 years from now. Good decision should be sustainable over all these time frame.
David concludes that passion and resiliency are the most necessary traits for success and growth.
Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from adverse circumstances.
David has left so much great nuggets on this episode of The Entrepreneurial You. Listen to the entire episode and share it with your tribe.
Top Tip
A plan will give you the guidance to persevere and it doesn't have to be elaborate. Goals written down are more likely to come to fruition.
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Shane Baker: How to Build a Successful Influencer Marketing Program
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Shane is a digital marketing consultant who specializes in influencer marketing, product launches, sales funnels, targeted traffic, and website conversions. He has consulted with Fortune 500 companies, influencers with digital products, and a number of A-List celebrities.
Show Notes
The great myth of our times is that technology is communication. - Libby Larsen
What is Influencer Marketing? Influencer Marketing, what is that really and how do you build a successful program? Well, that's what Shane will share with us on this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
Surely it has been around for a while. When we think of the term we sometimes think about celebrities but if you have influence over a community - well - you are an influencer.
Anyone can be one without having 100,000 followers on Instagram. Bear in mind too that some of these followers that are online are fake. Yes, that's a thing. People can buy followers. It all comes down to engagement.
If you are putting out great content you are an influencer. As long as people are believing in what you do.
But how do you connect with influencers? Software such as influencer.co and grin.co is a great place to identify those who might be ideal to work with your brand. You have to keep testing until you land the one that is right for you.
It takes at least 3 months to start seeing the result that you need when working with influencers. It takes effort. It is about frequency.
These are just of the things we touched on during this episode. Please listen to The Entrepreneurial You in its entirety for more on how you can leverage Influencer Marketing to grow your brand.
Top Tip
Have realistic expectations when embarking on influencer marketing.
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Janet Stewart: Leveraging Online Learning for Entrepreneurial Success
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With more than 30 years of experience in designing and delivering the highest quality classroom-based training for adult learners, Janet has made the transition to the on-line classroom and created Alliance Learning. This leading edge platform provides clients with the opportunity to provide custom-built, learner centered e-learning opportunities for their employees and members. WeLoveLearning courses are built using the best available tools and are designed to Janet's high standards of learner interactivity.
Show Notes
The great myth of our times is that technology is communication. - Libby Larsen
10 years ago Janet travelled extensively to her clients to conduct training. Now the table has taken a drastic turn to move along with the times. Doing in person workshops now account for 1% of her business at most.
She has completely transitioned to the online worlds. "People have always wanted training when they need it (just in time training). But we didn't have the tools available to us to do it, `` says Janet.
Learner retention is a big part of the reason online training is so good. Trainees can get the training just when they need it which increases learner retention and ultimately behavioural change.
This conversation will provide the necessary tools to get you started with your online course.
Hot Point
Think carefully about the learner experience you want your users to have when planning your online course.
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Hailey is a certified content strategist and founder of Your Content Empire, where she partners with small business owners who are over the shoulds and ready to build their content empires – their way. Through her programs, DIY content kits and award-winning, tell-all weekly blog, she's helped thousands of entrepreneurs create smarter content on a consistent basis that delights them and their customers while growing their bottom lines.
Show Notes "Traditional marketing talks at people. Content marketing talks with them." - Doug Kessler
Content is King! Perhaps you were hoping otherwise but there is just no getting around this reality. But all content isn't created equally. So how do you create the content that connects with your audience? This episode of The Entrepreneurial You has Hailey divulging all you need to know about your content plan.
Firstly, let's debunk the myth that Content Marketing is only about creating written blogs. It is rather of way creating content and using it to build your audience.
It is a strategy of building your business by giving value to your community. As GaryVee would say, "give, give, give or jab, jab, jab" before you ask anything of your audience.
Hayley outlines her 5-step strategy that she recommends in building an effective content plan to use as part of your content marketing strategy.
Look at past data Choose promo focus for upcoming month (theme, trajectory, etc) Identify content pieces for the month. What is your cornerstone content Brainstorm ideas for topics Build a content calendar
An easy way to grow your community is to use lead magnet. What you use is of course dependent on the price point of what you are trying to sell. FOr low priced items a simple PDF is great. Always base it on a need or a question that your ideal client has.
Don't get overwhelm and try to do everything.
Top Tip
In choosing your content plan/strategy, remember to talk with your people to know exactly they want from you.
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Nathan is a 29 year old long time entrepreneur and expert in remote hiring and eCommerce. He started his first eCommerce business out of his college dorm room and has sold over $30 million online. He is now the co-founder and CEO of FreeeUp.com, a marketplace that connects businesses with pre-vetted virtual assistants, freelancers and agencies in eCommerce, digital marketing, and much more. He regularly appears on leading podcasts, such as Entrepreneur on Fire, and speaks at live events about online hiring tactics.
Show Notes
"Marketing is telling the world you're a rock star. Content marketing is showing the world you are one." – Robert Rose
The experts make it look easy but running an e-Commerce business is anything but. Whilst success isn't impossible, it takes an enormous effort to win at it.
Nathan starting hustling in college but a cease and desist letter from his institution led him to pivot. Starting to sell baby products on Amazon before Amazon was a thing is the direction that he took. Having posted his first vacancy for hire on Facebook, he began to think it was easy to do. It really wasn't he learnt. The more famous Fiverr and UpWork didn't cut it either and that is how freeeup.com was born. Outsourcing to the Philippines Price point, good English, honest are some of the reasons to consider outsourcing to the Philippines for your e-Commerce business attractive.
Now skill, attitude and communication is what Nathan hires for using his own platform. Customer service is one of his company's main differentiator which came from his own dissatisfaction from previous experiences.
This episode of The Entrepreneurial You dives into the ins and outs of running an e-Commerce. To prove it is not all peaches and cream, Nathan also shares his biggest business failure. Do enjoy.
Top Tip
Look at everything as lessons. Focus on the big picture. Pursue your passion, it has never been easier to start your business.
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Nathan Hirsch: The Ins & Outs of Running an eCommerce Business
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John Jonas: Outsourcing Talent: Main Things to Consider
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John has helped thousands of entrepreneurs succeed in their business by doing outsourcing differently. He created and runs OnlineJobs.ph, the largest website for finding Filipino virtual workers, with over 500,000 Filipino resumes and over 100,000 employers from around the world using it. He works about 17 hours per week, choosing to spend his time with his family rather than working.
Show Notes
"If you deprive yourself of outsourcing and your competitors do not, you're putting yourself out of business." Lee Kuan Yew
No, you don't have to do it all alone. Outsourcing has been increasingly popular. But what are the main things to consider when looking to find talent outside of your office? John enthusiastically shares his journey on The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
As a Programmer, John started a few online businesses, some of which didn't last very long.
John discovered how working with talent from the Philippines has positively impacted his very successful business. It worked so well, persons from his mastermind group began to ask how they might get to do the same.
Hiring someone full time from the Philippines has been super liberating for John. Outsource to the Philippines He shares that Filipinos have the characteristics that make them good hire. They are honest; they don't want to steal your business ideas as they are not entrepreneurial. They are very loyal, almost to a fault. They won't jump ship the minute they get a better deal from someone else. They are hardworking and pleasing by nature. Communication issues will not exist because they speak very good English.
In outsourcing effectively, have a clear vision of what you want to offload and find someone to do that.
Top Tip
Find something you can teach, hire someone to teach and get back some hours in your life.
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Amanda Hathorn: How to Get a Life at Sea
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Amanda is the CEO of getalifeatsea.com and is the author of the How the Heck to Get a Job on a Cruise Ship Guide. Amanda sailed the world onboard cruise ships for over a decade, working within a variety of roles with multiple cruise lines. She then moved into Cruise Ship Recruitment and Cruise Employment Education Provision Services. Amanda now helps adventurers successfully navigate cruise line application and interview processes so they too can travel the world.
Show Notes
"Don't sit and wait. Get out there, feel life. Touch the sun, and immerse in the sea." — Rumi
Many are quite happy in a comfort zone with life on land so venturing out into the vastness of the Ocean may not be appealing. Then there are those who get excited by the mere idea of a life at sea. The icing on the cake is getting paid to travel on board, connect with passengers from all over the globe.
Interestingly, anything you can imagine in a 5-star resort, is available on board. There are a myriad of opportunities that are available at sea and Amanda passionately piques our interest by highlighting a few. Since birth, she has been on board since conception, fully immersed by parents who lived a life in the deep.
Business Opportunity Having lots of experience in the sea world, when Amanda became pregnant, she made the decision to start her own company helping others excel in the marine world. This haha moment was inspired by the fact that there was no one providing the service of guiding others to apply for jobs on board.
Certainly, this is a booming industry with cruise brands adding more fleet to their lines frequently. Amanda has a variety of products and services that will help you on your journey. This episode of The Entrepreneurial You is power packed with what you need to know to get started on a life at sea.
Top Tip
Being on board requires that you are flexible and able to work with a diverse group of people.
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Tony Whatley: How to Become a Millionaire With Your Side Hustle
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Tony became known as "The Side Hustle Millionaire" after his book with the same title became a #1 best-seller on Amazon. But, this book title isn't just fiction; it is based on his actual story. As an active entrepreneur himself, he still owns a few businesses. But, his real passion is teaching entrepreneurs how to start, scale, and sell their business, within his consulting brand 365 Driven.
Show Notes
"Opportunities don't happen. You create them." - -- Chris Grosser
There is so much to say about the side hustle, some curse it while others swear by it. Tony has been a hustler for a while. He has always been the kid working while others were having fun, sometimes at his expense. But as they say, hard works always pay off...Tony had the skateboards, videogames and bicycles to prove it.
Tony early on had the goal of being successful the evidence of which would be 6-figure income - the American dream. An Engineer Degree would be his pursuit.
Between waiting tables, waxing cars and other jobs, Tony soon discovered it was taking too much of his time and so he started a company which became one of the busiest communities online. This company was later sold.
On the question of becoming a millionaire with your side hustle, Tony's drive, determination and unwillingness to quit taught him in the long run that if this is only about making money you will never get to the place of true success. Your purpose has to be a lot stronger than money. What legacy do you want to leave behind. Think about how generational legacy can be impacted.
What can you do to monetize the skills you have? What skills/talents/crafts can you earn to monetize? These are just some of the questions to ask yourself in order to arrive at success.
Tony encourages us to be at the intersection of passion, skills and expertise. This will help you create a movement that others want to be part of.
Avoid the employee mindset that teaches us to trade our hours for dollars. Get away from that. There is no relationship between time and money when you are doing what you love.
Listen to this episode of The Entrepreneurial You for deep insight on how to successfully monetize your side hustle.
Top Tip
Mindset is the most important thing for entrepreneurs. Pay attention to consistency. Show up every day and do the the work.
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Paul Carrick Brunson: How to Accelerate Your Entrepreneurial Success with Mentorship
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Paul is a Mentor, Entrepreneur, & Television Host whose goal is to help you live your best life. He's the world's most influential matchmaker, founded and exited three businesses, host two television shows, spent nearly a decade working directly for a billionaire, and shares his experiences by mentoring through Knowledge Share.
Show Notes
Paul defines mentorship as "personal development in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person guides a less experienced or less knowledgeable person." After over one year, I finally get Paul on The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Our conversation on mentorship for entrepreneurs was over before we knew it. It was filled with insights on the benefits of mentorship and how to become mentee material.
There are lots of strategies to become a mentee but it always begin with your being ready to accept criticism. You must have a high level of self esteem and self love. Knowing you are enough is necessary. Shared Values Develop your north star for all areas of your life and look for people who resembles what you want to be. Whomever you are trying to identify as your mentor should share your values for the most part.
It is important too to try and figure out what your prospective mentor is trying to accomplish and find ways to and value to them. The reality is that everyone has goals. We are all tuned in to ‘what's in it for me?" How can you help to advance their cause.
It is very easy to digitally stalk your prospects so you are armed with all the information you need to move forward.
Top Tip
Mentorship doesn't always have to look up. It is about surrounding yourself with the right people.
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Dr. Tim Laskis: Relax! Take a Deep Breath - Tips for De-Stressing as an Entrepreneur
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Sushil is a Speaker, Trainer and Author, Brig Sushil Bhasin. Sushil has training and speaking experience of 34 years in the Indian Army and 14 years in the Corporate. His forte is Leadership and Teamwork. In 14 years he has conducted over 550 corporate training workshops. Sushil is an author of 2 books: "Design Your Life." and "Million $ Second," published by CNBC TV 18.
Show Notes
Life has a way of doling out lessons and we would do ourselves some good if we listened. When we think about the army, we may wonder, what lessons can it actually teach us. As it turns out, lots.
This episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast examines some of the lessons being in the army can teach us.
You won't always have all information.
You never have all the information you need to make a decision. Nevertheless, you must think on your feet quickly and make the decisions that you take. You must be able to live with the consequences of the decision that you take. Leadership Being a veteran requires that you are able to lead effectively. Similarly, being an entrepreneur requires that you lead a team well if you want to have success. You are 100% responsible for those who are aiding in carrying the vision forward. The focus has to be outward on the people you lead and not inward on self. Team Player You need to have empathy, understanding the concerns of those whom you lead. Once your team understands why, the how becomes pretty simple. They must know the mission and fall into place. Trust is also important. It is like the glue keeping the team together. Debriefing This is a process of doing a post-mortem is important. What was done well and lessons learned for future. The leader should give the team an opportunity to have their say.
TOP TIP:
For everything that is negative, find something positive. Find solutions from challenges.
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Sushil is a Speaker, Trainer and Author, Brig Sushil Bhasin. Sushil has training and speaking experience of 34 years in the Indian Army and 14 years in the Corporate. His forte is Leadership and Teamwork. In 14 years he has conducted over 550 corporate training workshops. Sushil is an author of 2 books: “Design Your Life.” and “Million $ Second,” published by CNBC TV 18.
Show Notes
Life has a way of doling out lessons and we would do ourselves some good if we listened. When we think about the army, we may wonder, what lessons can it actually teach us. As it turns out, lots.
This episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast examines some of the lessons being in the army can teach us.
You won’t always have all information.
You never have all the information you need to make a decision. Nevertheless, you must think on your feet quickly and make the decisions that you take. You must be able to live with the consequences of the decision that you take.
Leadership
Being a veteran requires that you are able to lead effectively. Similarly, being an entrepreneur requires that you lead a team well if you want to have success. You are 100% responsible for those who are aiding in carrying the vision forward. The focus has to be outward on the people you lead and not inward on self.
Team Player
You need to have empathy, understanding the concerns of those whom you lead. Once your team understands why, the how becomes pretty simple. They must know the mission and fall into place. Trust is also important. It is like the glue keeping the team together.
Debriefing
This is a process of doing a post-mortem is important. What was done well and lessons learned for future. The leader should give the team an opportunity to have their say.
TOP TIP:
For everything that is negative, find something positive. Find solutions from challenges.
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Jared Shapiro: Get Noticed--Marketing: Do's and Don'ts for the Entrepreneur
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Jared is a brand strategist, marketing maven, and publicist with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment and media world. As the former editor in chief of the Miami headquartered Ocean Drive Magazine Jared utilized his 13 years of experience in NYC as the editorial director of In Touch Weekly and Life & Style Weekly to further broaden Ocean Drive's international appeal and global reach. Jared is also a New York Times Best Selling Author, and principal of marketing + branding + strategy +PR agency, The Tag Experience.
Branding and Marketing There is just so much noise in the world of marketing. So just how does one stand out as a small business owner or even just starting up? In this week episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, Jared shares some tips on how to do just that.
Every year there is an addition to the options available for marketing. The constant change keeps us on our feet. We have to be constantly changing in order to stay relevant.
The first thing to note is that you need to distinguish between branding and marketing. Essentially, your messaging about your product or service and marketing is communicating that message to your audience. You have to create a strategy and work it. It could include any number of things including content marketing, print, online, digital, thought leadership and a host of others.
Don't overdo it though. Have them say, "where is (insert name) as opposed to, there is (insert name)."
What are people saying about you when you are not in the room? The new room is digital!
TOP TIP:
Don't look around at others and think that they have had overnight success or that their success is even real. Pay attention to you.
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Susan Young is an award-winning publicity strategist. Her online coaching programs teach entrepreneurs how to untangle their words and supercharge their content, credibility and community. Susan also manages Communication Nation on Facebook. Her favorite accomplishment: Being named one of the 'Top 75 Badass Women on Twitter.'(@sueyoungmedia).
Show Notes
Ever wondered how to get that coveted access to those high profile conference speakers? Susan Young has interviewed many - from homeless people to presidents throughout her media career. She has mastered the art of getting media attention.
How do you plan ahead to leverage your attendance at conferences? Make a strategy to reach out to speakers confidently.
"Today, every company has a press pass but many don't know what to do with it. We have the power but we are just not using it," says Susan.
A press pass is symbolic of having access to people and being able to talk to people. Everyone is a media company in our world today. We just need to think about ourselves that way and frame it likewise. "We now have the platform and whoever has the platform has the power." Mingle with global leaders Be willing and confident to ask for what you want. Understand that you are a media company and that you have a press pass. You can connect with people when you are prepared. You are mingling on the same platform with global leaders and entrepreneurs. The playing field has been leveled and we need to leverage that.
Listen to this episode if you want to learn how to leverage social media to get your ‘press pass'.
TOP TIP:
Be willing and confident to ask for what you want. Understand that you are a media company and that you have a press pass.
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Susan Young: How to Maximize Your “Press Pass” at Conferences & Events as an Entrepreneur
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Amy Hebdon is the founder of Paid Search Magic, an agency that provides done-for-you paid search services and helps digital marketers and entrepreneurs become successful with Google Ads via coaching, consulting, audits, reporting and courses. She's managed several hundred million dollars in spend, working with Fortune 50s and SMBs to grow their businesses using paid media.
Show Notes
Oh the conundrum of getting Google Ads right! When should we use it? What kind of budget do we need? Who is is for? How do we get it right? What is long tail keyword versus short tail keyword for example. So many questions and sometimes it appears, so little answers.
Well, let's just say, the riddle has now been pieced together. Google Ads expert, Amy Hebdon, chatted with me to demystify it all. Investing in Google Ads The act of advertising using Google Ads is an investment. Therefore, it is critical that you understand what you are doing before you invest. It is important that you know how it works.
What is the problem that someone has that they are actually going to a search engine for?
The consideration for Google Ads isn't ideal if you are thinking of creating awareness for your brand. It is more appropriate as a long term strategy to grow your business. If you are just starting out, you may not be ready for Google Ads. The reality is, it continues to get more expensive.
TOP TIP:
It is very important when you have been approached by an an agency or anyone trying to sell you digital marketing services to ask disconfirming questions. What are things that I need to know about why things might not work, for example.
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Amy Hebdon: Google Ads and What You Need to Know as an Entrepreneur
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James Taylor started his career managing high profile rock stars and is now an in-demand keynote speaker and internationally recognized leader in business creativity and innovation. For over 20 years, he has been advising CEO's, entrepreneurs, educators, governments, leaders, writers and rockstars on how to build innovative organizations, unlock creative potential, and increase productivity.
Show Notes
Entrepreneurship and creativity go hand in hand. Not only does it take number-crunching skills and practicality important, one has to be creative in order to be successful.
James, who started out as a musician, shared great insight about creativity on this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. This is what he travels the world to do, so what better person to look at this topic. Creativity as a Team Sport Creativity is a team sport which not only involve someone with a microphone in their hand or the CEO on the front cover of the magazine.
We are all born with unlimited creative potential. As we get older, it gets knock over because of societal rules.
In order to unlock creativity, see those rules as sign post but be willing to challenge them. To support his point about humans being creative vessels, James made mention of Elizabeth Gilbert's book, Big Magic. Have a read if you can.
This episode is for you if you are struggling with too many creative ideas. James zoned in on how we can make a decision on which ones to keep and what to thrash. For example, making a decision to decipher which creative idea is valid is to examine it based on your top 5 values.
TOP TIP:
Instead of having mission statements into mission questions. What could I do today to become number 1?
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James Taylor: Leading With Creativity to Achieve Entrepreneurial Success
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Jack: Kosakowski: Incorporating Social Media into Your Traditional Sales Process
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Jack Kosakowski consults, trains, implements, and executes with some of the top b2b sales teams globally on how to integrate social media into the traditional sales process. He speaks at some of the largest sales, marketing, and leadership conferences globally and has been called the most passionate social selling evangelist in the field.
Show Notes
As an entrepreneur there is no go going around the fact that you must be involved in the sales process. You need to earn the right to other people's time and money. Jack Kosakowski wanted to start selling a different way to have a more effective outcome.
People are all inundated with all sorts of requests. We must personalize the messages we send to them. Digital and social provides a more effective way of selling our services.
The more strategic you are with what you share online, the more ways you have to create conversation. Figure out where your audience lives and communicate with them there.
Look at your audience social media footprint to decipher where they spend the most of their time.
But how can we measure the impact of social selling? Document everything. Take your targeted accounts and identify what is happening with these accounts.
The bottom line is to get visible, valuable and connected.
Block off 10-15 minutes per day to genuinely connect on social media. Social shouldn't just be a sales tool but part of your daily lifestyle Be intentional!
Listen to this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast for insights into how you can incorporate social media into your traditional sales process.
TOP TIP:
The bottom line is to get visible, valuable and connected.
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Holly Green, an experienced business leader and behavioral scientist, she has a rare combination of extensive academic training and in-the-trenches experience working in and leading organizations. She has also worked with elite performers including the United States Navy Seals, Top Gun Fighter Pilots, Olympic athletes, senior NFL referees, the FBI Leadership Academy, and two United States Presidents. She has worked in senior leadership roles with global giants including The Coca Cola Company, Dell Computer, Deloitte, LLP, and Bass Hotels and Resorts.
Show Notes
Many small businesses fail simply because of ineffective leadership...how can we change this? I had a conversation with Holly Green to get a sense of effective strategies entrepreneurs can use to improve their leadership.
Effective leadership really start with defining, with specificity, what you and the team are working towards. This will team members to
Effective leadership requires the ability to communicate is a must. You must be able to keep people inspired to be in the race with you.
You must be able to define your goal and vision so that others can understand it. It cannot be a secret in your head, Holly says.
This episode is jam packed with good stuff on leadership and entrepreneurship.
TOP TIP:
You have to be specific on your goal so that you can minimize the misinterpretation of what is meant.
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Holly Green: Implementing Big-Business Leadership in a Small Business
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Greg Winteregg, an internationally recognized lecturer, sales-trainer and management consultant who has spent the last 25 years specializing in working with small business owners across the US and Canada. Greg joins me to discuss the power of delegating and time management.
Show Notes
Can we really master time? My guest Greg Winteregg believes so. The number one factor in being effective with time is to DECIDE in minutes and then START. It is important to get moving on the decision that was made. This builds momentum.
Greg believes the number one thing to help you master time is to DELEGATE. In order to effectively delegate, you must have the requisite systems in place.
Listen to the episode if you want to avoid overwhelm and have time to do more creative activity.
TOP TIP:
Be happy when you find someone who can do something better than you. It gives you more time to scale faster.
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Greg Winteregg: Becoming a Master of Time: The Power of Delegating
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Tom Ryan, General Partner at Start100. He is an experienced startup founder, investment professional, and distinguished coach and mentor to entrepreneurs worldwide. In addition to START100, Tom is currently an Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Catawba Valley Community College and the founder of entrepreneurial support resource connectivity platform, supportedly.com. This episode is all about crowdfunding for your startup.
What is Crowdfunding? Crowdfunding is raising small amounts of money from large amounts of people usually via the internet - in recent times has become a viable alternative for entrepreneurs to raise capital.
Crowdfunding has been able to provide market validation, serving as a great source of cash flow. It is quite a great opportunity to build market awareness.
Tom Ryan My conversation with Tom Ryan on The Entrepreneurial You podcast on the topic of crowdfunding has been very enlightening. We talked about about its history, how to gather the crowd and even the types (equity based versus rewards based) of crowdfunding.
Crowdfunding Questions
What is crowdfunding and why should it be considered as a viable option for startup entrepreneurs to consider? What is it about crowdfunding and when did start to take on a life of its own? What makes it attractive? In order for a crowdfunding campaign to be successful, what are the things we need to consider? Listen to this podcast episode to learn how crowdfunding can help you raise capital for your business.
TOP TIP:
Start to develop a clear and compelling story that will get people to want to support you then start with your close circle and go outwards.
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Tom Ryan: Crowdfunding: A Viable Alternative to Traditional Startup Funding
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Nitin Sharma: Business Research and the Entrepreneur
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Nitin Sharma is a "big picture" oriented business strategist, with experience in market research, data analysis, statistics, project management and industry/market analysis in multiple sectors.
Show Notes
Ideas are a dime a dozen, it's the execution that makes the difference. But where does the entrepreneur start?
In seeking to validate your idea, assessing the feasibility of its success, you must put effort and time in research.
You don't need to hire large companies to do your research. You can start with Google. Sites such as answerthepublic.com is also another great source to find out what people asking to help guide your research.
This episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast with Nitin looks at the tactics and strategies to employ in doing research for your startup.
TOP TIP:
When doing your research for your startup, be laser-focused on what you want to find out.
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Laura Vanderkam is an author of several time management books, including Off the Clock and 168 Hours. She blogs at lauravanderkam.com.
Show Notes
"Expectations are infinite; time is finite, you are always choosing, choose well" - Laura Vanderkam.
You are always choosing what to give your attention to. This conversation is sparked by Laura's Ted Talk, "Proven Strategies Really Successful People Use to Manage Their Time" Can we really manage time or do we manage ourselves to manage time? It really is about taking a holistic view on time.
Do you have a grip on how you are managing your time? Effective time-management is about setting intentions about where you want to spend your time.
You need to figure out where our time is going. Once you've done that, evaluate to determine if it is taking you closer to where you want to be.
Laura and I covered a lot on this episode of The Entrepreneurial You. Some of the questions include:
What is effective time management? Would you consider effective time management the foundation for success in business? What about those who are great at what they do but can't seem to get a handle on this time thing? What's the importance of effective time management? Listen to this episode to learn how the really successful people manage their time. I'd love to hear from you. Let me hear your time management strategies.
TOP TIP:
Try tracking your time for a week to see where your time is going. Make adjustments where necessary.
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Laura Vanderkam: Episode 104 – Proven Strategies Really Successful People Use to Manage Their Time
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Dr. Roshawnna Novellus, the Founder and CEO of EnrichHER which is a financial technology platform fueling the growth of women-owned businesses. EnrichHER enables female founders to secure $30k-$70k of capital in an affordable way.
Show Notes Women are the fastest group of entrepreneurs. The type and magnitude of funding doesn't usually correspond to this growth.
Survey shows that less than 10% of ventured-back companies have women-owed companies. ErichHER, led by Dr. Roshwanna Novellus, was established to address this problem of securing funding for women led businesses. By supporting entrepreneurs as part of the entrepreneurial eco-system for women, this initiative provides everything that is needed for success.
Opportunity to Win And success is what all startups want to have. Every startup must be given an equal opportunity to win from the get go.
In our conversation on The Entrepreneurial You podcast, we spoke about securing funding for women led businesses. Here are just some of the questions posed:
Is securing funding for startups any different for women and men? What are some of the factors to consider? Where to secure funding for women owned startups Things to do when trying to secure funding for women owned businesses What not to do when seeking funding
Listen to the episode to learn more about where you can go source funding as a woman-led startup.
TOP TIP: Consider whether you have the right plan in place when seeking funding. Get money on your own terms.
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Dr. Roshwanna Novellus: Securing Funding for Women-Owned Startup Businesses: The Do's & Don'ts
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Pamela is an award-winning designer and marketer, a keynote speaker, a three-time author, and the founder of BIG Brand System, where she helps people build online businesses they love.
Show Notes
Coming up with business ideas can be hard and executing on them is even harder. Pamela has an idea to help solve this problem. At first you may think she is referring to plants and flowers when you hear about cross-pollination. Listen more and you will realize that Pamela is actually talking about business and how to generate business ideas.
While you are in the process of trying to come up with business ideas, don't limit yourself. Look in places that you would consider unlikely. For example if you are in the digital marketing space, think about attending an Agri Expo. Being in a new and different environment can help stimulate some innovative juices to flow.
Other tips include engaging in a mastermind which is made up practitioners from varying industries.
A few points made on how to cross-pollinate:
Look for love in all the wrong places Keep the innovative ideas flowing Small business, big ideas
If ever you find yourself struggling to generate winning business ideas, this episode will shed light on where to turn.
TOP TIP:
Be intentional about exposing yourself to new business ideas, as like food, variety is the spice of life.
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Pamela Wilson: Episode 102 – The Key to Innovative Business Ideas: Cross-Pollination
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Caline Newton is a teacher of financial literacy and empowerment and a personal financial analyst and strategist, delivering financial education through seminars, workshops, curricula, trainings and one-on-one coaching and mentoring since 2000. As a transformational leader, Caline's purpose and passion is to serve by imparting the knowledge & wisdom to lead others into a wealth mindset to ultimately result in their financial freedom and financial legacy.
Show Notes: What does it mean to live in total surrender? To live in freedom and abundance as an entrepreneur requires that we be still at times. Now the idea to hustle, hustle everyday and the phenomenon of team no sleep will eventually lead to burnout for you as an entrepreneur.
We need to tap into what is going on around without being controlled by it.
It is with this backdrop that Caline developed an initiative called "Live Life Free". Built on the foundation of faith, she posits that family, finances, friendship and fitness. She has been delivering power packed sessions with globally recognized inspirational speaker, Lisa Nichols.
Listening to this episode will enlighten you on the things that really matter.
TOP TIP:
How you see things is how you are going to live life out. Your mindset is critical in living a life of wealth and abundance.
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Caline Newton: Pillars in Harnessing Freedom and Abundance for the Entrepreneur
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At the end of 2016 after completing 3 seasons of The Entrepreneurial You on Power 106 FM in Jamaica, from 2014-2016, I felt I needed more. And by more I mean I wanted to have a global impact. I wanted to serve not just people in Jamaica or even the Diaspora, but globally. For a long time this was my desire but whilst a little part of me knew it was possible - the how was another story.
So who would have thought? In March 2017 I changed from The Entrepreneurial You being a radio show to a podcast. Today we are 100 episodes in. My, how time flies.
Truth be told, I've seen podcasters in groups that I have been in boast about and celebrate getting to this milestone. I thought, oh well, it's just another number. Oh boy, was I wrong! The feeling I have inside is hard to explain. Among other things, I feel joyful, accomplished and resilient.
Joyful because I have gotten the reviews from so many of you about the impact it has had on you and your life and that is enough to cause a gurl heart to tingle inside;
Accomplished because well, getting to this milestone takes hard work and dedication and I stuck with it;
Resilient because it took many a hours to get to the finished product - some of these hours no doubt could be spent doing other things but I wanted to create something of value for you.
Lessons: Don't wait until you are perfect before you start...decide to start...start
You will agree that I have had some remarkable guests on this podcast. Based on your downloads, the top 10 episodes you listened are: Top 10 Podcast Guests 15 - Lisa Rothstein
35 - Special edition with Richard Branson, Kirk-Anthony Hamilton, Amy Porterfield, Michael Oneal, Christmas Ducker and Malcolm MJ Harris
47 -John Vespassian
53 - Seth Godin
54 - Pamela Wagner
55 - Monique Russell
57 - Sumit Gulati
58 - Sandi Eveleth
59 - Travis Chappell
62 - Krystal Tomlinson
Seth Godin The most listened to episode is with Seth Godin. And what better way to celebrate than to do a replay of our most listened to episode.
Top 10 Countries The listenership spans close to 100 countries to date. The top 10 countries are USA, Jamaica, Japan, UK, India, Germany, France, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands. With the US having the most listenership.
From the depths of my heart I want to thank you. I pray that you will keep listening and sharing the episodes with your network.
As I continue to serve you, I am excited about my new website. At henekawatkisporter.com there are a myriad of ways in which I will inspire you to become the leader and entrepreneur that you are deep down. There are lots of tools and resources to help you level up.
TOP TIP:
Don't wait until you are perfect before you start...decide to start...start
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Joe Pulizzi is the founder of the Content Marketing Institute (CMI), the leading educational organization for content marketing, which hosts the largest physical content marketing event, Content Marketing World. Joe is a highly sought after public speaker and a 5x author, including Killing Marketing, Content Inc. and Epic Content Marketing, which was named a "Must-Read Business Book" by Fortune Magazine.
Show Notes: Content Marketing Content marketing is creating sharing relevant information online with your target market.
Engaging your audience with blog posts, videos, podcast, social media, etc is much more than just sharing content. This kind of marketing needs to be undergirded with a solid strategy for it to be effective. Only when your goals are clearly defined and initiatives taken for execution can the results be favourable. Build a Fanbase Let's forget about the ‘build it and they will come' philosophy. The first thing to consider is to build a fanbase around those who care about your messaging. Think about it from an entrepreneurial standpoint and become indispensable to that fanbase. Eventually you will be able to monetize by selling products and services because you now have persons who know, like and trust you.
You can build your entire business model off the back of an audience that cares about what you have to say.
In this episode of The Entrepreneurial You, Joe shares his expertise on developing an effective content marketing strategy.
TOP TIP:
Find the content tilt - that area on the web where there is little to no competition where you have the chance of being the leading expert and consistently deliver.
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Erik Vos is a Pitch Deck Coach, 13x serial entrepreneur, author of 6 books translated in 21 languages and Speaker (8 languages in 91 countries).
Show Notes:
So you have a great business idea that will change the world. But there is one major problem; you are unable to finance it. You've been told that there are investors who will be interested in backing your business but you first need a pitch deck.
In this episode of The Entrepreneurial You, Pitch Deck Coach Erik provides great insight into what investors are looking for in order to support your idea with money and even their time.
Here are a few things to note for your success:
-Make your presentation short, sweet and to the point
-Answer the investor thinking of whether they will make money
-Answer the question of what problem is being solved.
-Delegate
TOP TIP:
Give your pitch deck for others to review and listen to the feedback.
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Jared Latigo is a corporate change consultant. He provides in-person trainings for companies to help them build the best possible workplace. Jared teaches on soft-skill topics like The Entrepreneur Mindset, Financial Wellness and Lifestyle Alignment.
Show Notes:
Jared enrolled in the Dave Ramsey programme, downsized and did all that was necessary to get out of debt. Now he lives a debt-free life. While he may have decreased his physical, he has certainly increased his mental space. This for him is priceless.
In this episode of The Entrepreneurial You, Jared shares tips for you to successfully launch your startup and even beyond the startup phase.
Here are a few:
-Live within your means
-Make a budget and decide on your priorities
-Borrow only if you must
-Delegate
Listen to the episode to hear Jared's complete list.
TOP TIP:
Do what matters! When you are focused on this it clarifies everything.
In our Ask Heneka segment, Joneil Alcok gets his questions answered...listen to the end to hear the response.
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Jared Latigo: Financial Tips to Successfully Launching Your Startup
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Dr. Will Moreland: Creating Your Checklist to Get the Most from Conferences & Seminars
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Jared Easley: Strategies to help you Build the Perfect Financial Plan for Your Startup
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Raghava has been named by CNN as one of the 10 most remarkable people in 2010, is a multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur working at the intersection of art, science technology, and education. Raghava is a National Geographic Emerging Explorer and a multiple-time TED speaker.
Show Notes:
Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast for 2019.
While many of us at most devise a 10 year plan, Raghava has established his 200-year plan because, rather than pursuing happiness, he is chasing meaning. A snippet from one of his Ted Talks says, "Netra (wife) and I don't write our 200-year plan for someone else to come and execute it in 150 years...we actually write it only to set our attitudes right." Purpose of a Plan Raghava describes a plan as a loose framework and attitude seeing the universe an intent. The purpose of a plan is that it forces you to articulate what success means to you. Interestingly, he believes you can only plan your attitude to what happens to you. Your attitude changes when you plan for 200 years. It becomes more about meaning than accomplishing something for yourself.
There are so many other great nuggets from this conversation with Raghava. As a listener, here a just a few:
-In the traditional way of thinking about a plan you chase happiness rather than chasing meaning
-Ideology is the opposite of pragmatism. You can use ideology as framework to live meaningfully in the moment. Intent + guide force
-Raghava belief system is based on:
Myth - something that you deeply believe in, a narrative;
Art - a symbol that you associate with the myth - design a space;
Ritual - how people behave on a daily basis with art; transformative storytelling
-We can eliminate our fear by helping others to remove their fears. Make sure your human capital is really solid
Tune in to listen to the wisdom and insight of this multiple Ted Speaker. Connect with Raghava Website Facebook Twitter Instagram
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Raghava KK: Pursuit of Happiness or Meaning: A New Way to Think About A Plan
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I am your Inspirational Leader, helping you to become a ‘Leader worth following' via Leadercast Kingston and Leadercast Women. I am the Creator and Host of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur.
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In this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast I go solo talking about the year I've had and a little of what to expect in the coming year. I have had so many wins and a few disappointments and I share some of those with you.
I spoke about my lows and highs and my lessons learned.
In 2019 you can look forward to a an improved website with improved blog focusing on topics that are important to entrepreneurs and leaders. The interviews will have more focused themes with actionable takeaways for you.
I am truly looking forward to 2019 and all its possibilities. How has 2018 been for you and what will you be doing in 2019? I'd love to hear from you.
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Heneka Watkis-Porter: Highs, Lows and Lessons Learned in 2018
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Leslie Samuel is the creator of Become A Blogger and the host of the Blogging with Leslie podcast, where he teaches the craft of professional blogging. "Changing The World One Blog At A Time" is the mission he constantly strives towards. As the head of training for the Social Media Marketing Society, he helps to ensure that social media marketers get the training they need to stay on the leading edge of social media.
Show Notes:
In this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast my guest Leslie Samuel started a blog which landed him a job as a university Professor then subsequently left that job to do his blog full time. Leslie's passion for teaching led him into the world of blogging and now he teaches others to create content with a global reach.
Among the things we spoke about are: - The ways in which blogging is good for business;
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How you can generate money from a blog;
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How to optimize your blog for search engines;
Make it about providing value, making your personality shine through what you are doing is one of the tips Leslie shared when creating content.
If you've ever considered to start and grow a successful blog, this is for episode is you. Connect with Leslie Samuel
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Leslie Samuel: Blogging Basics for Beginners
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Kingsley Grant is the founder of Kingspire Communications, a growth mindset company based in South Florida. He has taught 21st Century Leadership skills to Leaders and Business Owners and have consulted, coached and mentored high-performance professionals and executives; authored an Amazon #1 Best Selling book and is a contributing writer for platforms such as Huffington Post, Addicted 2 Success, Thrive Global and The Goodmen Project.
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In this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast my guest, Kingsley Grant goes in detail about Emotional Intelligence and how leaders can leverage it to be more effective.
So is Emoteligent Leadership taught or nurtured or is it an innate thing? Kingsley shared this startling statistic from a recent study, "85% of our financial success is due to skills and human engineering and the ability to communicate, negotiate and lead". This means that majority of our success is due to nurture and not nature.
What is Emoteligent Leadership?
What is its impact on the bottom line, why should we care?
Where do leadership and management overlap?
These are just some of the questions I asked. Listen to the episode to inspire you to become a more emotionally intelligent leader. Connect with Kingsley Grant
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Kingsley Grant: Emotelligent Leadership, the Missing Link to Your Effectiveness as a Leader & Entrepreneur
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Evan Carmichael believes in entrepreneurs. At 19, he built then sold a biotech software company. At 22, he was a venture capitalist helping raise $500k to $15mil. He now runs the biggest YouTube channel for entrepreneurs with 1M+ subscribers. He's the author of Your One Word, the powerful secret to building a life and business that matter and The Top 10 Rules for Success.
Show Notes:
"Your purpose comes from your pain; whatever you went through that was the most painful moment in your life, you want to make it easier for the people who come after you." That's how Evan Carmichael opens with his response to my question "What drives you?"
Evan believes true happiness comes from serving. The worst point his life drove him to serving others around the globe through entrepreneurship. Throughout the conversation, he cautions us to do what we do for the right reason.
When you can tie your purpose to the activities you enjoy doing throughout the day, that is purposeful. We need both passion and skill to succeed. That will help us to be consistent.
Among other things, we looked at the imposter syndrome and the ways in which it can limit us. This episode is packed with nuggets, unpacking what success looks like. Tune in to learn more.
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Evan Carmichael: Entrepreneurial Success: What Does That Look Like
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Simone Morris is a Coach who has been recognized by Diversity Best Practices and Diversity MBA for her exceptional leadership skills as a Diversity Practitioner. She is the CEO of Simone Morris Enterprises LLC., a company whose focus is on inclusive leadership and women's empowerment.
Show Notes:
"Diversity is being invited to the dance, and inclusion is being asked to dance" - Verna Myers.
Perhaps you've heard of the age old saying that there is unity in diversity. Well that is what my guest on this week's episode of The Entrepreneurial You advocates for.
Are we being hypocritical when we talk about diversity?
Do we only speak of diversity when we are outside of the door?
What happens when we get on the inside, do we still advocate for the others who are not yet in?
When we talk of diversity, what are we really talking about?
How can we create a culture of inclusivity and acceptance for all?
Can diversity be measured?
Why should we care about diversity and inclusion?
What are some of the ways that inequity present itself?
Listen to this week's episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast to hear Simone's answers to these and other questions. Connect with Simone Morris Enter code HENEKA to get $25 off "My Life My Way Retreat" Website Instagram LinkedIn Book your spot for Leadercast Kingston 2019 - 60% OFF Visit our Sponsor: Jamaica Stock Exchange Email: Heneka Watkis-Porter
Simone Morris: Diversity & Inclusion in Entrepreneurship: Issues and Answers
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Jen Bricker is an extra-ordinary woman who, born without legs, her biological parents left her at the hospital. Always challenging herself, she transitioned into an accomplished acrobat and aerialist. Her incredible story has been featured on multiple shows, including HBO Real Sports, 20/20 and Good Morning America.
Show Notes:
Imagine being born without legs and left at the hospital perhaps to die but for the love of adopted parents who appreciated her and embed in her an ‘able-bodied' mindset.
Jen was taught from an early age that she can accomplish whatever she put her mind to. She knew her birth was not a mistake, that she was born for a reason. As she got older, she understood it even more as she saw how her life was being used to help other people.
Always a social butterfly, she was never identified with ‘the girl that didn't have legs'. It stopped her from doing nothing. In addition to her faith, family and friends, Jen had a great foundation, leading to a personality with resilience as a hallmark. A lot of Jen's journey is documented in her book, "Everything is Possible".
This amazing story will get you to shift your life's perspective. You cannot listen to this episode of The Entrepreneurial You without a strong urge to develop a stronger positive mindset. Audience Question Marcia Brandon (Facebook): What is your WHY and from where do you draw your source of being? Kevron Greatness Sutton Facebook: How do you maintain your happiness and joy? Connect with Jen Bricker Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Book your spot for Leadercast Kingston 2019 - 60% OFF Visit our Sponsor: Jamaica Stock Exchange Email: Heneka Watkis-Porter
Jen Bricker: Overcoming All Odds to Win at Life
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Every November for 1 week, there are thousands of events and competitions in close to 200 countries to inspire millions to engage in entrepreneurial activity while connecting them to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors. This is to observe Global Entrepreneurship Week. I've reached out to 4 women entrepreneurs from 3 countries to share their challenges as women in business - Georgina Terry, Brittany Rose, Jade Lee & Lisandra Rickards.
Show Notes:
Imagine a conversation with 4 talented, successful and beautiful women on the subject of challenges that women are faced with as they set sail on the entrepreneurial vessel as it were.
With varying backgrounds and one major goal i.e. to make a positive impact in their country, they share with me through the lens of their first hand experience.
Georgina Terry: "I don't see myself a woman entrepreneur therefore I don't see myself through that lens". Jade Lee: "Being a women in business in Jamaica is a little bit unique. Jamaican men can be a little bit overpowering".
Brittany Rose: "The same thing that is most challenging is also my biggest asset and that is my industry". Lisandra Rickards: "Women are taught culturally here not to be too loud or too brash. Extroverted women get bashed more than extroverted men".
There is so much to learn from these women. Listen to this week's edition of The Entrepreneurial You podcast for some hard facts and interesting perspective as they share their major challenges. Connect with Georgina Terry CLICK TO GET FREE - 60 MINUTES TIPS The Amazing Race to Entrepreneurial Freedom Website Twitter Instagram
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Georgina Terry, Brittany Rose, Jade Lee and Lisandra Rickards: How to Overcome Challenges as a Woman Entrepreneur
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David Mullings is the Founder of a private investment firm, Blue Mahoe Partners and the Chief Money Officer of RunLive. He has worked in Corporate America, Corporate Jamaica, worked on a Presidential campaign, started multiple ventures, failed at a number of them, invested in companies, raised capital from investors and shared his lessons along the way.
Show Notes:
David parents had a great influence on him. His parents thought that David should understand business. He and his brother kept presenting business plans to his parents for a while before they were sold on the plan.
With his dad being a Doctor and his mom a Nurse, David wanted to venture into the medical field, eventually though he combined his love for Football and Media to create his first business.
After he created the largest platform of Caribbean music on the web, Reel Vibes - going on tour with top artistes like Sean Paul, partnering with MTV and YouTube and more – he had his first experience meeting ‘haters' unbelievably from his home country.
Then an opportunity led to an over $10,000 automatic billing and Reel Vibes had to be shut down. @theentrepyou @davidmullingsClick To Tweet
On this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, David shares his high and low points. He guards against scaling too fast which can negatively impact your business.
Speaking of high point, David shares one of the most exciting news of this period in his business life. His latest venture, RunLive has been accepted into the Sports Accelerator, lead Sports.
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David Mullings: Navigating the Ugly Truths About Being an Entrepreneur
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Shelagh Cummins: Money, Mission, Marketing: Strategies to Grow Your Business
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Shelagh Cummins is someone whose unique background in experiential education, combined with her corporate leadership training inspires her practical, hands-on approach to getting real results for her clients. Her ultimate mission is to show other women that it's possible to build a profitable, sustainable business—without drowning in debt, forfeiting family time, or working in their sleep
Show Notes:
Shelagh turns theoretical material into content that will be useful and easy to implement. She is a self-described ‘recovering Teacher' who knows the work of a teacher is never done so it is important to "turn off the light in the classroom at the end of the day" knowing that there is always ‘one more thing to do'.
In an entrepreneurial setting, your work is never done. Shelagh pointedly says, "There is always one more thing to do. How do I prioritize what actions I need to take throughout the day and how do I know when I've done enough and I can turn off the lights and step away and have a life?"
Focusing on Money, Mission and Marketing are keys to grow your business. What do you ned to do to secure that revenue? What is the mission of the business and how are you marketing your business to your target audience?
Listen to another informative episode of The Entrepreneurial You and learn the strategies that will grow your business without giving up the important things.
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Sigrun Gudjonsdottir is a success strategist, storyteller, speaker and the host of the Sigrun Show podcast. She's the creator of SOMBA, the MBA program for online entrepreneurs, and in only four years she built a multi 7 figure lifestyle business.
Show Notes:
"Fun people and a beautiful place". That's Sigrun's idea of Jamaica. A very warm response to my ice-breaker I have to say.
Let's move on.
Communication has got so much easier with the advent of improved technology. Customers love this because they want technology that will respond to their need for speed in an efficient way. As this dynamic improves, Voice will become synonymous with value. After reading Gary Vaynerchuk's "Crushing It", I was led to delve deeper into the.
In this week's episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast, Sigrun talks a little about her entrepreneurial journey which includes 10 years as a CEO before she started her own business before delving into the topic of the day, "Voice First".
Voice First is the future of devices. It accepts user input through voice commands. For example, if you have a mobile phone you can speak to Siri or Google and get quick results to your queries. But it goes way beyond your mobile phone. Any electrical piece of appliance may be enabled with Voice First technology in the future.
People are busy and that why as entrepreneurs we must pay attention to Voice First. @theentrepyou @sigruncom #voicefirstClick To Tweet
Listen to another informative episode and learn the ins and outs of Voice First including the difference between a ‘Briefing' and a ‘Skill'. Learn about leveraging Voice First to help you to provide value add for your customers.
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Sigrun: What is Voice First and How to Leverage this Technology to “Crush It”
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Brian Lofrumento is an entrepreneur, speaker and author whose businesses have reached over 3.5 million people around the world. He started his first business at the age of nineteen and since then, he has helped grow multiple six-figure businesses and teaches solo entrepreneurs how to exactly do that through his courses, programs, podcasts and retreats.
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"Focus on getting those sales because it is your obligation. If you have a product or service that helps people, it's your obligation to sell it to people. To sell is to serve and that's the only thing that's going to grow your business".
In this week's episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast, Brian Lofrumento shares what he believes is the number one thing new entrepreneurs need to focus on in building their businesses.
Brian states that the absolute number one thing is getting customers and clients. Anything other than that is not actually growing your business. Especially when you're just starting out, you need to be selling. Selling is not sexy and that's why we don't talk about it much.
"Unless you are selling, you are literally not making money as an entrepreneur. So for particularly for newer entrepreneurs, it's all about focusing on sales."Click To Tweet
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Brian Lofrumento: That Number One Thing That New Entrepreneurs Must Focus on
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Janice Sutherland is the Caribbean's top woman's leadership development expert. Over the past twenty five years, she has held senior executive roles with prestigious multinationals and crossed continents to become the first female CEO for the Caribbean's leading communications and entertainment provider.
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Adversities is something we all face whether professionally or personally. In this week's episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast, Janice Sutherland shares her story of resilience and tenacity in overcoming adversity.
According to Janice, having resilience is a very underrated skill set. It is about bouncing back after facing challenges after challenges.
Janice recounts how knowing nothing could hold her down and that she had the power within herself to change her circumstances, accounts for the person she is today. According to her, "I have a choice; I can either…Click To Tweet
You can guess that she decided to ‘make it work.'
Janice's experience from the corporate world to entrepreneurship has been an interesting one.
Listen to this inspiring episode and hear how Janice keeps motivated during adversities, her habits for success and path to self-discovery after seeking a life coach. Audience Question This week's audience question comes from Janet Crick: "How do you keep yourself motivated and keep going when everything around you seems to be going wrong?" What do you think about Janice's response? RESOURCES TO PEAK YOUR PERFORMANCE
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Janice Sutherland: Overcoming Adversities and Thriving Against All Odds
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Dr Taunya Lowe is known as the Riot Starter. She is an innovative, insightful change agent who understands the concepts of adding value to others. She is the founder and driving force behind the results-driven philosophy and the Riot Starter Movementwhich consists of programs, products, retreats and training.
Show Notes:
"Understanding it's not all about you, actually, it's not about you at all. You are the vehicle to deliver the service". In order to win with others, we must be very aware of this fact, according to Dr. Taunya Lowe.
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Dr. Lowe states: "whenever you want to do better, be better, grow better and change, you feel like you're in a riot and many people feel that way because someone is telling them, ‘Don't quit your job; don't start a business; don't go back to school; don't go visit that different country; don't join that organization".
"These people are really not trying to stop you from growing. They feel like they're trying to protect you and so for many, especially women, we do nothing and we die with our dreams, our hopes and our wishes inside of us".
And so she says, "Start the riot anyway for your life, your business and your career but most importantly your legacy".
Listen to this insightful episode and learn how to be of value to others and so much more.
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Dr. Taunya Lowe: Start a Riot; Shift Your Mindset and Become a Person of Value
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Andrea Rozman: The Benefits of Hiring A Virtual Assistant Your Start-up
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Andrea Rozman has been working in the virtual world supporting entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and small businesses for over ten years. She and her team of virtual assistants help relieve the stresses of business owners by doing all the odds and end tasks that need to get done so that owners can focus their attention on the big picture; growing their businesses.
Show Notes:
Who remembers the time when team members definitely had to be sitting in an office where their employers can see them? Now, we have drifted away from that in favour of a new paradigm.
Tasks are now being effectively executed with teams members that are remote - virtual assistants as we refer to them.
According to this week's guest, Andrea Rozman, ‘The world changed and the way we do our work had to change with it'.
If you've ever considered having team members that work offsite, this week's episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcastwith Andrea Rozman is definitely for you.Click To Tweet
Andrea shares passionately about how a virtual assistant can help a business to grow, no matter the sector.
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Mike Sipple Jr: How to Manage and Retain Your Organization’s Talent
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Mike Sipple Jr is president of Centennial which specializes in talent strategy and executive search. He's also the founder and CEO of the Talent Magnet Institute and the host of the Talent Magnet Institute Podcast. He partners with leaders who have a strong desire to build the right team as they grow and transform their businesses.
Show Notes:
"There's a lot of people working in environments that are toxic and [to] those listening, let's not be one of those. Let's lean in and really invest in our people in a way that brings out the best in them and brings out the best in the world around us".
In this week's episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast, Mike Sipple Jr talks about talent management strategy and finding the right people that augurs well for your business goals.Click To Tweet
Mike details the best practices to leading people, building a healthy organization and planning for the future. He believes it is important to put plans in place for your organization to reach its long term goals and the next chapter of success.
Listen to this week's episode and hear more of Mike's tips on managing talent as well as retaining them.
Audience Question This week's question comes from Kevron Greatness Sutton: "How much of a person's talent should be considered when hiring?"
Listen to hear Mike's response to this pointed question.
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Ian Cleary is the founder of the content marketing/ digital agency, Razor Social, which is one of the most popular marketing blogs globally. He is also the founder of the email outreach software, Outreach Plus, which helps companies drive more traffic & sales for their products and services through personalized email outreach. He is a regular keynote speaker and is a writer for Forbes.
Show Notes: In this week's episode of the Entrepreneurial You Podcast, Ian Cleary details digital and content marketing. According to Ian, content marketing is a very crucial part of digital marketing.
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Tune in to hear how to leverage your business growth via content and digital marketing. Ian also shares insight on the Return on Investment possible when using these platforms as business growth strategies.
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Ian Cleary: Getting Measurable & Meaningful Results from Content & Digital Marketing
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Stephen Shedletsky: Living from the Inside Out: the Key to a Fulfilled Life
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Stephen Shedletzky is head of Community and Communication at Simon Sinek. He started with Simon Sinek team in 2012 by answering fan email and now leads Community and Communications initiatives. He is committed to ensuring that team Simon Sinek and those they serve, live their why; their just cause from the inside out.
Show Notes:
Have you had any experiences of feeling unmotivated, uninspired, unfulfilled, disengaged in your career? Well, in this week's episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast, Stephen Shedletzky, Head of Communications, Simon Sinek shares how discovering your why will lead to a more fulfilling life.
He describes our why as:
Our purpose, cause or belief.
Whether as an individual or an organization, the reason we exist and that each and every one of us has one.
Based on who we are. It's our origin story so it's those times in our lives from our earliest memory as a child up until the instances of times where we've been at our best and even the times where we've been most challenged. And in sharing those stories, those peak and valley stories, themes emerge and that is your why, that is your purpose.
Stephen also shares the two ingredients of our why, or a just cause - contribution and impact. Contribution is the thing that we do, it's our top strength. It's the thing that we are world class at.
Our impact is what we care about creating. It is what we feel every human being deserves to experience and it is something we want for ourselves and everyone around us. Our impact is not something we could never achieve, it's an aim which is why our why is infinite.
Listen to this week's profound episode and also hear Stephen's suggestions for the path to a fulfilled life. He also answers our audience question that came via Facebook. Not to be missed! Audience Question Joniel Jermaine Alcock: "What comes next after you have figured out your why, your purpose, your goals? In other words, the stages of turning that initial passion into an end result? RESOURCES TO PEAK YOUR PERFORMANCE Book Online Course Connect with Stephen Shedletzky Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Visit our Sponsor: Jamaica Stock Exchange
Neal Schaffer is the leading authority on helping businesses through their digital transformation of sales and marketing. He does this through consulting, training and helping enterprises, large and small, develop and execute on social media marketing strategy, influence the marketing and social selling initiatives. He's the author of three books on social media including Maximize your Social.
Show Notes:
"You should have a strategic approach to who you connect with, who you engage with and what sort of content you post. All that should be aligned with your social selling strategy".
And in this week's episode of the Entrepreneurial You Podcast, we discuss social selling with Neal Schaffer. According to Neal, social selling is really about sales people that need to sell primarily to businesses that have larger organizations or have multiple people that decide on a purchase and how they can leverage social media, as part of their sales toolkit, throughout the sales process.
Compared to social media marketing, social selling is all about this one to one approach of using social media to directly engage, to create, to develop and to nurture relationships that lead to either new business or add on business and more loyalty with your customers over time, hence complementing one another.
Listen more to this week's interesting episode to learn more about social selling including whether it can be measured or not, how we leverage it to reflect the evolving needs of customers and are there differences of its strategy across various cultures. RESOURCES TO PEAK YOUR PERFORMANCE Connect with Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Visit our Sponsor: Jamaica Stock Exchange
Neal Schaffer: Navigating Social Selling in a Socially Noisy World
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Millette Jones is a coach, speaker and host of the Unstoppable Coach Podcast. She guides entrepreneurs on how to be recognized as experts in their fields and steadily grow their businesses by telling their unique stories on podcasts. She achieves this through her private coaching, online course, Podguesting for Profits and her new membership site, DIY Podguesting.
Show Notes:
In this week's episode, we discuss a topic dear to us at the Entrepreneurial You Podcast, podcasting and the concept of being a guest on podcasts, otherwise known as podguesting, with podcast publicity coach Millette Jones.
The best way to start with leveraging interviews and being a guest on a podcast, according to Millette, is:
Start with a solid foundation. Have a good website that's updated and contemporary. Also have consistent branding across all the different internet platforms and social media sites. Go ahead and reach out to those podcasts hosts on social media and start making connections there because you never know where those connections will lead to down the road. We always want to be open to making connections in any way that we can as business people. Go into iTunes and browse to the bottom for related podcast suggestions and reach out to the hosts of those podcasts. Think of a peer in your industry and Google their name plus podcast interviews then approach the host of those podcasts to be a guest on their show.
Listen to this insightful episode of the Entrepreneurial You Podcast to hear more on this and Millette's suggestions on how to effectively pitch to be a guest on a podcast. RESOURCES TO PEAK YOUR PERFORMANCE Seven Day Mini Course on How to Start Podcasting Ten Steps on How to Make a Great Pitch to Podcasters Connect with Millette Jones Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Visit our Sponsor: Jamaica Stock Exchange
Millette Jones: Podcasting and Podguesting for Profit
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Ted Rubin: The New Measure of Success - Return on Relationship
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Ted Rubin is a leading social marketing strategist, keynote speaker and co-founder of Prevailing Path. He is the author of Return on Relationship, How to Look People in the How to Look People in the Eye Digitally Digitally and The Age of Influence: Selling to the Digitally Connected Customer.
Show Notes:
"A network gives you reach and that's great because you have to reach people in order to make friends, build relationships, have influence but a community gives you power. Network connects, communities care".
Those are powerful words from this week's guest, Ted Rubin, who was placed number 13 on Forbes' Top Fifty Social Media Power Influencers and number two on the Leadtail List of top twenty- five people most mentioned by digital marketers.
Ted details his concept of Return on Relationship, RonR, which he describes as the value that is accrued by a person or a brand during nurturing a relationship.
Although there are some parallels with the term Return on Investment (ROI), which he describes as simple dollars and sense, very straightforward and incredibly easy to measure, RonR in comparison, is the value (both perceived and real) that will accrue over time through connection, loyalty, recommendations and sharing.
Ted's work defines and educates companies, brands and people about the importance of creating authentic connection, interaction and engagement through the concept of RonR.
Listen to this week's episode of the Entrepreneurial You Podcast, to hear more on the Return on Relationship and how Ted recommends effective engagement with others through social media. RESOURCES TO PEAK YOUR PERFORMANCE Connect with TED RUBIN Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Email Visit our Sponsor: Jamaica Stock Exchange
Kim Garst is one of the world's most tweeted people among digital marketers. She is a renowned marketing strategist, keynote speaker and an internationally bestselling author of Will the Real You Please Stand Up: Show Up, Be Authentic and Prosper in Social Media. Forbes named her as one of the top ten social media power influencers. Her blog, kimgarst.com is one of the top social media resources in the world.
Show Notes: A self-described accidental social media influencer and entrepreneur, Kim Garst struggled with authenticity when she focused on getting started in social media and trying to leverage the platform to attract people to her business over twenty five years ago. Like so many others, she stressed so much over what she should post and whether people would engage with.
However, one day she made the decision to step back and just focus on what she would say standing right in front of somebody she cared about and then her strategy of being authentic was created. She reminds us: "Don't get wrapped up in watching what everyone else is doing. Worry about what you are doing and how you can show up and what you bring to the table because that's ultimately how you're going to prosper at higher levels than you currently are".
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Kim Garst: Leading with Authenticity in the Social Media Space
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Roberto Cabral is the CEO and Founder of BenjiLock, the world's first traditional, rechargeable padlock that was the CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Smart Home product category. In 2017, he successfully pitched to the sharks on Shark Tank and successfully struck a deal with Mr. Wonderful, Kevin O'Leary.
Show Notes:
"In the end, it's all about your gut. Whatever you're doing in life, if your gut is telling you to do this or do that, probably go with what you feel instead of just listening to what other people are telling you what to do. If I went with what people were saying about the whole journey beyond Shark Tank, I probably would have quit already because a lot of people told me, you're not going to make this or this is not going to work out, you're not going anywhere or that's a stupid idea…I kept going with my gut and my passion…in the end, your own gut and passion will tell you if it is going to work out or not".
Those were some inspiring words from this week's guest on the Entrepreneurial You Podcast, Roberto Cabral. He shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey from being raised by his single mom in the Dominican Republic, forming a musical band and later moving to the United States with his band members to get a taste of the American Dream; to pursue music and get discovered.
Things did not work out and while the other band members went back home to the Dominican Republic, Roberto stayed in the United States. Find out how this jobless, married father of three was able to come up with the idea of BenjiLock while going to the gym at nights, and how trusting his gut feeling lead him to persevere and to be able to pitch his business successfully on the acclaimed Shark Tank. RESOURCES TO PEAK YOUR PERFORMANCE
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Roberto Cabral: Surviving the Sharks on NBC Shark Tank. One Caribbean Man’s Determination to Thrive
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Rich Brooks: The BARE Essentials of Leveraging Digital Marketing Platforms as a Business Growth Strategy
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Rich Brooks is the Founder and President of flyte new media, a digital agency in Portland, Maine, that's been around for over 20 years. He is a nationally recognized speaker on entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and social media. He is the "tech guru" on the evening news show, 207, which airs on the NBC affiliate in Maine.
Show Notes:
Who remembers back in the day when small business owners would just look through the Yellow Pages and cold-call other businesses in an attempt to pitch their services? That seems quite antiquated now with the advent of marketing that's delivered either online or through a mobile device. And in this week's episode of the Entrepreneurial You Podcast, Rich Brooks details digital marketing and its benefits compared to other means like cold-calling, printing newsletters and placing advertisements in print media. These benefits include being more cost effective, more trackable, easier to automate processes and easier to work with people remotely.
He also shares his concept of the BARE essentials of digital marketing;
Build: Building a business platform that you own, like a website, that you can send people to turn visitors and prospects into customers.
Attract: Attracting people to your business platform through search engine optimization, social media and digital advertising like Facebook ads, promoted pins on Pinterest, Google AdWords etc.
Retain: Retaining a relationship with people after they have left your business platform such as email marketing and retargeting advertising.
Evaluate: Evaluating analytical data gleaned through the use of tools, like Google Analytics, to understand how people found your website, what were the actions taken on the website and were they desired? Evaluating these analytics will give a better understanding of what parts of the marketing strategy is effective and the improvements needed.
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Alex Ihama is a certified speaking professional, management consultant, an executive coach and bestselling author. For over 2 decades, he has been instigating the transformation of people, organizations and even nations with his compelling life stories and thought-provoking experiences which he gained from critical roles in over a billion dollars' worth of projects in 3 of Canada's biggest banks.
Show Notes:
You've heard over again discussions about Entrepreneurship and Leadership. What is usually few and far in-between is the connection between the two, is a topic you rarely hear people talk about according to this week's guest, Alex Ihama.
As a Certified Speaking Professional, Management Consultant, Executive Coach and Best-Selling Author, Alex has a wealth of knowledge and experience in both areas and has an appreciation for their interconnection.
Entrepreneurship, according to Alex, is the art of building a business interlinked with your purpose in life. Leadership, on the other hand, is the spirit ignited by your purpose, guided by your principles and sustained by your passion. Once you discover your purpose, the driving force behind entrepreneurship, you become a leader. He says, "The moment you say, I was born to do this, you are a leader of that".
Listen to this week's episode of the Entrepreneurial You Podcast to learn more about Alex's views on entrepreneurship and leadership and why he believes that nothing is worth pursuing until you so much believe it'd be the best possible. Audience Question: Kevron Greatness Sutton - "What was it like to be mentored by Dr Myles Munroe and your greatest take away from him?"
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Atiya Brown: Become An Accounting Savvy Entrepreneur
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Atiya Brown is an Accounting expert, The Savvy Accountant, CPA, CA, Certified Financial Educator Instructor and the creator of the Live Financially Savvy Podcast where she enlists the stories of experts and amazing individuals who are living their best financial lives. She is credited with increasing her own credit score by over 110 points in under 1 year and paying off approx. $32k in consumer debt.
Show Notes:
Stop robbing your future self, you deserve to live financially savvy.
One of the first steps to living financially savvy is to create your healthy money menu. On this episode of The Entrepreneurial You, Atiya Brown breaks it all down on how you can track your spending and more. Listen to this episode of The Entrepreneurial you podcast for how you can become financially savvy and stay that way.
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Lorraine Sanders is a media entrepreneur and podcast producer with a special interest in the intersection of fashion, entrepreneurship, sustainability and tech. It's a space she coined FEST. She is the founder of the Spirit of 608 (www.spiritof608.com). In her former life as a journalist covering the business of fashion, her work appeared in Women's Wear Daily, San Francisco Chronicle, FastCompany.com, etc.
Show Notes:
"They're so many different ways that you can approach sustainability." We zone in on some of these ways. Though nothing can be considered 100% sustainability because the fashion industry hasn't quite found out to get rid of waste, we cannot discount that attempts are being made to get as close as is humanly possible. Listen to this episode of The Entrepreneurial you podcast for more on the business of fashion and being ethical while at it.
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Nadia Gibbs has worked in the hotel industry for twenty-four (24) years, gaining valuable experience and exposure to a vibrant and, ever changing industry. She believes in high standards, resourcefulness, production, resolutions, and is result oriented, executing her role with determination. She is the Operations Manager at Couples Sans Souci Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Show Notes:
"Empower those around you so that you can allow yourself space and time to go on breaks…when you are able to relax and to get away from it all you are able to think quicker…your creative juices flow a lot better when you are not as exhausted. The rejuvenation process helps with, not just your work life but your personal life." This is the essence of what Nadia Gibbs, Operations Manager at Couples Sans Souci, and I spoke about on this episode of The Entrepreneurial You.
But that is easier said than done. Taking breaks from our daily routines can be a challenge. At the end of this episode, you'll be compelled to do just that. The imagery created by Nadia about the place she spends most of her waking hours is enough to do just that. The hospitality at Couples Sans Souci in Ocho Rios Jamaica awaits to welcome you – and Nadia made sure she let it known.
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Nadia Gibbs: Relax! Take A Break And Improve Your Performance
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Meredith Davis: Accelerate Your Business with Brand Photography
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Meredith Davis is a multi-passionate entrepreneur with a single focus on helping women grow personally and professionally. Through branding photography, business mentoring, her podcast The Merrily Show, and hosting networking events in Atlanta, her business Merrily Creative Company helps female entrepreneurs grow their business and gain confidence and clarity while doing so.
Show Notes:
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then leveraging images in growing your brand is priceless. That's the sentiments expressed in this podcast episode of The Entrepreneurial You by Meredith Davis. Merging her love for branding and photography, Meredith is making brands stand out through the lens of the camera.
Speaking of picture, I totally loved the picturesque view that I had whilst I was at Couples San Souci in Ocho Rios, Jamaica recording podcast episodes.
Anyway, as Meredith pointed out, there is stock photography that you can pay for but know that 4,000 other people are also using those photos. That is why she encourages growing your brand via custom photography that speaks the language of your brand.
The challenge in branding is to figure out who we are speaking to and what story we are telling. "Clients who come to me are self-aware enough about their business; they are to a point where they know they need something more than what they've been able to do for themselves."
When you have consistency and professional imagery, it creates credibility – and brand photography creates the opportunity for this credibility to be created.
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Kate Erickson: Developing Systems and Processes to Grow and Scale Your Business
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Kate Erickson is an engager and implementer over at Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where John Lee Dumas interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value bombs every Thursday. She is also the host of the podcast Kate's Take and co-author of The Podcast Journal: Idea to Launch in 50 Days. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs create freedom in their business and life through developing systems and processes that can help their business scale and grow.
Show Notes:
It can be overwhelming just thinking about getting all the things on our ‘to-do' list done on a daily basis, let alone actually doing them.
In this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast that was recorded at Couples San Souci in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, I spoke with Kate Erickson about systemizing businesses to scale and grow (see below to access special discounts being offered by Couples Resorts).
Kate, the systems ‘boss lady', quickly pointed out that "it is a beautiful thing about setting up systems in business to give you freedom." And freedom is what we can all do with more of. Her simple 4-part strategy which you can implement right away will take the pain out of developing those well needed systems in our businesses and life in general.
Take inventory in your business by writing down everything you do in a day Write the steps for each activity Look at steps and find efficiencies to identify what you can automate, delegate and batch Document what the processes are having done steps 1-3.
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Valrie Grant is the founder and Managing Director of GeoTechVision and Executive Chairman of Marlie Technology Park Ltd. As an Entrepreneur, she has received several recognitions and awards including most recently, The Leader Worth Following Award from Leadercast Kingston, 2018 in association with Jamaica Chamber of Commerce.
Show Notes:
In this current age, geospatial technology comprises a broad range of tools including map making, Geographical Information Systems software for data analysis, remote sensing imagery Global Position Systems, and Internet mapping applications such as Google Earth and satellites for precise location and positioning.
Operating in a male dominated space within the sphere of geospatial technology, Founder and Managing Director of GeoTechVision, Valrie Grant, is a shining example for entrepreneurs within the region particularly, women entrepreneurs. As she blazes the trail in the area of what we can dub the 4th industrial revolution, the first woman in the region to operate within this space is not comfortable with just being the ‘first'. She is hell bent on making her indelible mark.
In a podcast interview for The Entrepreneurial You, Valrie said geospatial technology is "all about location, being an element of everything that we do…most of the problems that we will ever face have a geographical component…it is a cross-cutting piece of technology or solutions affecting many areas of our lives without us knowing it".
A Geologist by training, Valrie accidentally got involved in geospatial technologies by the advice of a friend. Since then she has been in the industry for about 18 years now.
Her latest project is the Marlie Technology Park. She describes this as that which is shaping a smarter future. The well-manicured, gated 68-acre property is well-manicured and smacked in Old Harbour surrounded by the beautiful mountain range. "An innovative new force in the Caribbean, a true tech park in every sense of the word. I have a vision to transform the park into a world class environmentally responsible tech park that will drive regional growth and innovation", Valrie says.
With partners including Google and IBM, the Marlie Technology Park will be retrofitted to have, among other things, 3,000 Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) seats; 2,000 seat Conference Hall; light manufacturing including assembling Geo-tablets in Jamaica; a Boutique hotel, Tech Adventure Park featuring Virtual and Augmented Reality innovations; Women in Tech Centre.
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Valrie Grant: Examining The Geo-Spatial Eco-System
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Marlon Hill: Your Business Structure, The Law and You
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Marlon Hill is a partner in Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel Miami office. He is an experienced corporate, intellectual property and government transactions lawyer of over 22 years in an array of areas. He has been featured in the Daily Business Review as one of the "outstanding members of the emerging generation of South Florida business and professional leaders."
Show Notes:
Believe me when I say our interview wasn't about stewed peas, the ubiquitous meal on every Jamaican menu. But I couldn't help but salivate as I listened to my guest, Marlon Hill, speak so passionately about the meal, complimented with a slice of pear and fried ripe plantains to accompany such delight. Anyhoo, let's talk about the meat of the matter, no pun intended.
Marlon is a son of the Jamaican soil who is shining his light to the world from the platform that he has been given. Now based in the US, this Attorney is practicing law in a variety of areas. In addition to that, providing great leadership as part of the body of the Jamaican Diaspora.
In looking at the law and you as a business person, there are some poignant questions that need to be asked, Marlon says. These include:
What is the business environment that you are operating in?
Are there any legal obstacles that the government has set up?
What do you have to go through to get this business set up?
What is the structure of your business?
We also touched on the ever important matter of intellectual property and the steps to consider in ensuring its protection.
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Krystal Tomlinson: Year of Discipline: 4 Truths To Be Guided By
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Krystal Tomlinson is a Communications Consultant, Internationally Ranked Speaker, Digital Brand Management Coach and Social Researcher. She is one of the most requested speakers in Jamaica, host of an internationally syndicated television show – Nyammings – and is passionately in love with music, Jamaican cuisine and her spouse, Moses aka Beenie Man.
Show Notes:
"It is never a dull moment dating Beenie Man", this Krystal revealed after I got nosy and went all up in her business. After all, she is dating the King of the Dancehall so I was naturally curious about what it is like to be with the internationally acclaimed Jamaican icon.
But certainly, that isn't the most notably thing about this 27-year-old Brand Management Coach (among other things). Krystal is all about self-management and she shared lots of insight with me on this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
Krystal highlighted 4 truths to be guided by to lead yourself:
Mindset: Life must be assessed from a position of abundance, not scarcity. Approach: Focus on the essential and you will find joy. Chase all and you will remain unfulfilled. Success: Do not be defined by your failures or your successes. Be defined by your potential to create and grow. Fear: Fear is a self-imposed person that keeps you far away from growth and achievement. You must kill fear before it kills you.
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Patrick J McGinnis is a venture capitalist and private equity investor who has invested in leading companies in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. He is also the author of the international bestseller The 10% Entrepreneur, a guide to becoming an entrepreneur without quitting your day job, (Penguin Portfolio 2016). He is credited by Boston Magazine with coining the term "FOMO" or "fear of missing out."
Show Notes:
"Before you quit your job and jump in full time try it on the side first and see what you think. People who start a business on the side are going to be about statistically 50% more likely to succeed."
As I spoke to the 10% Entrepreneur author, Patrick J McGinnis, it became translucently clear that the regular run of the mill business advise that you generally hear, to make that 100% dive into your business, was never going to hold much weight during our conversation on this recent episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
Patrick encourages those with ideas to become a 10% entrepreneur. He says "a 10% entrepreneur is someone who invests at least 10% of their time and if possible 10% of their money in entrepreneurial ventures while keeping their day job."
He shares 5 reasons not to be become a full-time entrepreneur:
You never know when you are going to get paid It can ruin your finances, it is difficult to generate cash flow in the early days You're abandoning status and affirmation You may not have the right idea yet Failure sucks, it is hard to deal with
And we couldn't have this conversation and not address Patrick's word FOMO: "The Fear of Mission Out" – a term associated with social media. More than half the people who use social media have FOMO. Listen to The Entrepreneurial you podcast to learn more about FOMO and the 10% entrepreneur. RESOURCE TO PEAK YOUR PERFORMANCE Connect with Patrick J McGinnis Get a FREE Download on how to become a 10% Entrepreneur Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Visit our Sponsor: Jamaica Stock Exchange
Patrick J. McGinnis: Don’t Quit Your Fulltime Job, Become a 10% Entrepreneur
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Royce Gomez is a recognized as a leading authority for coaching and training entrepreneurs and executives. She has been published in the Huffington Post, Unlimited Woman, Charity Magazine, and is co-author of The Stories and Daily Habits of Highly Successful Women and international best seller Discover Your Destiny, Live Your Dreams, Love Your Life. She effectively helps business owners develop strategies, their personal brand, and marketing initiatives to take their business to the next level of success.
Show Notes:
"Stay on the court and know that you and your business are important enough to get back up; experience the failure but don't let it stop you". I'm sure you'd agree with me that this is some sound advice coming from Business Coach, Royce Gomez, on this recent episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
Royce is a magnet for people going through struggles, she herself, is no stranger to difficult times. Having re-invented herself about 5 times, she coaches women who are in transition and want to be successful in their lives as well as start-up entrepreneurs who need business advice and strategic planning or marketing. One of the interesting things Royce pointed out is that "there is a difference when you find value in your information and begin charging for it."
Listen to The Entrepreneurial you podcast to get more insights into how a business coach can help you grow your business.
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Travis Chappell: How to Network in Facebook Groups Without Being that ‘One’ Person
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Travis Chappell is a direct sales expert who has built teams for several sales organizations over a few different industries and is also active in the real estate market. More recently he decided to pursue his passion of helping others and founded Build Your Network, a podcast dedicated to helping professionals grow their inner circle.
Show Notes:
"Imagine going to your Facebook profile timeline and thinking If I were a person who has never met me before, does this look good enough for me to continue connecting with me?" This is a powerful introspective question posed by Theological student turned Direct Sales Expert and podcaster, Travis Chappell, on this recent episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
There are so many ways to leverage Facebook to grow your business. There is much power in free marketing. Many people are stretching their budget for Facebook ads. It makes more sense to spend more time on Facebook than more money. The way to do that is through Facebook groups. Write a list of persons you want to connect with and join about 5-10 groups where these people are.
You are encouraged to look at your own profile and come at it from a totally different angle and approach. Include one little phrase to state what you do in your business to help people. Make sure your website is there. Make it look professional as a billboard from your business.
These were just a few of the practical tips share by Travis. Listen to the episode for more. RESOURCE TO PEAK YOUR PERFORMANCE Groupology – How to network in Facebook groups without being that ‘one' person Buildyournetwork.co/fb – FREE eBook Connect with Travis Chappell LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram Book your spot to attend Leadercast Kingston happening on Friday Visit our Sponsor: Jamaica Stock Exchange
Sandi Eveleth is a Digital Marketing Strategist, Business Development Consultant, and WordPress Consultant. Sandi founded KISS your Web, LLC in 2009 as a web design and digital marketing firm after owning successful optometric practices for 19 years. She holds a Doctor of Optometry degree and a Bachelor of Science degree and is also a WP Elevation Certified Digital Business Consultant.
Show Notes:
"The first thing you need to know is what your ideal client typically types into Google…make sure you put those words on your website." This strong piece of advice comes from Digital Marketing Strategist, Dr. Sandi Eleveth.
"It is becoming more important to have a website that is optimized so that others can find you on the internet, and that they know what you are selling and what action to take when the go to your website", she added further. Getting to know who your ideal customers are is necessary to optimize your website to serve them.
It is important to know that Google is the number 1 search engine and Youtube is the second, which is also owned by Google.
Dr. Sandi explained that having a WordPress website makes it a lot easier for someone who has never done website design. WordPress is being used by about 25% of the websites around the world.
It is alarming to see so many businesses listing information about themselves on their sites. Dr. Sandi insisted that the ‘About Page' should also include information about your ideal client. You have to write your content answering the client's question of ‘What's in it for me?"
Knowing whether your website indexed so that bots can find it is key. It is very important to get your content out there. She stated convincingly, "Consistency is Queen if content is King." Dr. Sandi shared many tips to help you optimize your website including:
Start creating videos and posting to your YouTube channel Do live streams Make sure that there is an obvious call to action Optimize the images that you add to the website RESOURCE TO PEAK YOUR PERFORMANCE FREE eBook: Kissyourweb.com/getfreeebook Is your site indexed? Find out here: Site:domainname.com Connect with Sandi Eveleth Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Pinterest Youtube Book your spot to attend Leadercast Kingston NOW Support our Sponsors: Jamaica Stock Exchange Bookophilia Patwa Apparel
Dr. Sandi Eveleth: Website Optimization to Attract Your Ideal Clients
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Sumit Gulati: Leveraging Microsoft Excel for Optimal Productivity & Performance
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Sumit Gulati has an MBA in Finance and more than 10 years' experience in industry and academics. He is the author of the book on Financial Management published by one of the leading academic publishers, McGraw Hill Education.
Show Notes:
Who remembers Lotus 1-2-3? If you are under 35 perhaps your first reaction is ‘huh?' Fast forward to 2018 and the only spreadsheet tool you know might be Microsoft Excel.
"If you look around, almost every company in the world will be using Excel at some point in time" says Sumit Gulati. Merging his love for finance and Excel, this extremely knowledgeable Author and business owner shares how we can leverage this Microsoft tool to generate growth.
"Data is coming from everywhere. We need to put it in structured formats so that information can be had from it. This is the age of data. When you swipe a credit card or got to any shop, data is collected…Excel helps a lot in data analysis; it is about getting the specific questions for specific situations answered. The decision making becomes interesting and truthful…Excel provides you with unique features and built in functions that allows you to do a lot of work in a very simple way. It has huge capabilities of creating charts and graphs. We can create templates according to our requirement. Everything can be changed and made dynamic."
This is just a snippet of what Sumit shares on The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Listen to the episode to learn more of how you can leverage Miscrosoft Excel for optimal performance. RESOURCE TO PEAK YOUR PERFORMANCE Connect with Sumit Gulati Website LinkedIn Facebook Email Book your spot to attend Leadercast Kingston NOW Support our Sponsors: Jamaica Stock Exchange Bookophilia Patwa Apparel
Nathaniel Peat is A Multi-Award-Winning Entrepreneur, International Speaker, Business Coach, Engineer, Youth Advocate, Pilot and man of many talents and achievements. He is the co-founder of Gennex a fledgling solar energy company which operates in Africa, UK and the Caribbean. He is also the founder of Multi Award winning enterprise The Safety Box. He is currently listed on the 2017 Black Power List and 2017 Financial Times 100 Ethnic Minority Power List measure across U.K., Ireland and the USA.
Show Notes:
"The greatest significance is found through service." These are not just words but the very mantra on which Nathaniel Peat lives his life.
As a black child, Nathaniel faced racial prejudice, violence and other issues could have easily waned his need to achieve. Wanting to become a pilot – without the required grades – it was sheer determination and drive that has enabled him to be the person he is today. He has learnt that when someone says no, you have to go above, beyond and around it to get ahead.
A recent conversation with Nathaniel on The Entrepreneurial You podcast reveals a lot about this Tedx Speaker. Today Nathaniel is on a mission to rid the world of energy poverty through his socially responsible commercial business venture, Gennex. Representing a both a beginning and a break-through, he is teaching people how to build their own power, literally and figuratively speaking. Issues such as respiratory problems caused by indoor cooking has caused Nathaniel to act, to create change and to "Profit with purpose'.
Nathaniel believes "it is a great feeling to move from a position of poverty to that of plenty…but it is not about affluence but influence." His primary motivation is to fulfil his purpose, and to leave a legacy behind. When he was young the head of the Physics department gave him an opportunity. He believes that he has the responsibility to pay it forward.
"People have the ability to connect with their destiny. It is not knife and guns that kill people but mindsets."
In his closing remarks, Nathaniel entreats us to "don't think about competing, think like an eagle and dominate." RESOURCE TO PEAK YOUR PERFORMANCE Visit www.nathanielpeat.com for FREE 1-Hour business consultation Connect with Nathaniel Peat Website Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Book your spot to attend Leadercast Kingston NOW Support our Sponsors: Jamaica Stock Exchange Bookophilia Patwa Apparel
Nathaniel Peat: Rising Beyond Racial Discrimination and other Challenges and Paying It Forward
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Monique Russell: Regaining Your Confidence, and Leading with Emotional Intelligence
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Monique Russell is the managing partner of Clear Communication Solutions LLC, a communications coaching and consulting firm focused on helping women leaders go from good to great as confident communicators. As a certified DiSC trainer and Professional Coach with graduate degrees in Communications, she helps leaders strengthen their personal and professional relationships by using practical tools to harness their emotional intelligence.
Show Notes:
"No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care." -Theodore Roosevelt. Implicit in this statement is the idea that emotional intelligence is a necessary trait for anyone with leadership aspirations. Further, it is said, Intelligence Quotient gets you hired but Emotional Quotient (EQ) gets you promoted.
As someone who, over a series of events, had lost her confidence, Leadercast Host Site Leader, Monique Russell is now on a path to help others regain their self-belief through a series of experiences by practicing tools to harness emotional intelligence. In a recent episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, Monique shares her journey of accomplishment and how to leverage emotional intelligence to lead effectively.
Moniqe shares Myles Munroe 5 questions that motivates the human heart:
1.Who am I? 2.Where am I from? 3.What can I do? 4.Who can I serve? 5.Where am I going?
"When you align with your strengths and get clear on it, doors will open", Monique went on before touching on an important quadrant that we need to be aware of in the Emotional Intelligence conversation.
Identify what is happening 2. Self-regulation 3. Social awareness 4. Relationship management
In my quest to delve deeply into what emotional intelligence is and how to get there, I was put in the hot seat as Monique illustrated the power of reflection.
"Emotional Intelligence is being able to identify what your body is doing at the first sign of stress…Take that data and apply it to make your relationships more productive…How is your behavior affecting others around you?"
"As you aim to work up the Emotional Intelligence continuum, working with a coach who is dedicated to see you get from good to great is a great way to start…Another effective tool is the power of reflection – review, repair and release. It is important to focus on what is bringing joy instead of putting fires out." "Identify key points within projects and figure out when did I operate in a spirt of excellence, Monique suggests." These are just a few of the pointers Monique gave. RESOURCE TO PEAK YOUR PERFORMANCE Visit www.clearcommunicationsolutions.com for FREE 7-day online course on how to be a confident communicator Connect with Monique Russell Website Instagram LinkedIn Leadercast Alpharetta Support our Sponsors: Jamaica Stock Exchange Bookophilia Patwa Apparel
Pamela Wagner heads Ajala Digital, a global boutique marketing agency focused on Google and Facebook advertising for businesses. Her travels to 70 countries have given her a better understanding of people around the world. In 2017, she was honored as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 list makers for Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. She has been featured on media outlets such as ABC News, Yahoo, Mashable, MSN, the Washington Times, and more, and now on The Entrepreneurial You podcast.
Show Notes:
One of the best ways to connect and build rapport with people of other cultures is to speak their language. Pamela Wagner, who speaks several languages including German, English, Spanish, Russian, Swahili, Mandarin and more, shares her inspiring story on this episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast. "It allows me to connect with others and get a better view of the world other than that which is presented on TV", Pamela mused.
As someone who was bullied a lot in High School and never had friends until university years, Pamela also shared about carefully selecting her friends. She is intent on protecting her space. "Surround yourself with people that support you in everything you do", is what Pamela recommends. She highlighted that meditation and visualizing whatever you want is important. Pamela had a goal to be recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 and it was actualized after visualizing her picture in the Forbes Magazine.
In addition to being a globe-trotter and being proficient in several languages, Pamela is a young, accomplished entrepreneur. We also talked digital marketing.
Interestingly, if nailing Google Ads were walks in the parks, marketers would have no problem increasing their return on investment. Instead, it takes a lot of work, says this Digital Marketer and Forbes 30 Under 30 Awardee Pamela Wagner.
In this episode of The Entrepreneurial You Podcast, Pamela made it clear that "Google Ads takes a lot of time to figure out". You must be very clear on your brand message for it to work. Be sure that it is adding value to your marketing mix. "Anybody can sign up and create their own ads but it is not for everybody", she says.
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Pamela Wagner: Google Ads, Visualization and More with Forbes 30 Under 30 Honouree
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Seth Godin: Generating & Spreading Your Ideas, and Leadership
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Seth Godin is the author of 18 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He's also the founder of the altMBA and The Marketing Seminar, online workshops that have transformed thousands of people. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. You might be familiar with his books Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip and Purple Cow.
Show Notes:
On this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, I spoke with Seth Godin on matters of idea generation, leadership and his best-selling book, ‘Purple Cow'.
On the matter of leadership, he made it clear that "The time to start becoming a leader, is not the day you have a job or you have people reporting to you - that's the day you become a manager."
Manager and leaders are not one and the same. "managers have a job to get people to do things faster and cheaper than they did it yesterday. Without managers, we wouldn't have cars, etc. Leaders point out where we might go next. Leaders inspire where we want to go."
"The job of a leader is to be wrong on her way to being right. There are so few leaders because we've been taught in school to do well on the test, to do well in school, to be managed and to be and a manager." Main Take-Aways:
People don't want what you want, they don't see what you see. If you can't accept that it is going to be very difficult to lead.
Choosing to be a leader means choosing to be wrong, often wrong because leaders are doing something that there is no guarantee will work.
Paint a picture of where you want to go and describe that picture in a way that makes others want to go there with you.
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Gila is a successful serial entrepreneur who found her deepest passion in working with dogs and their people. She co-founded and co-owns Dog is Good, an award-winning lifestyle brand for dog lovers. Gila has turned her love for dogs into a 7 figure a year business by growing revenues through wholesale to retailers, online e-commerce, and licensing to other manufacturers. She is the author of Fur Covered Wisdom...A Dog Can Change the Way You See the World.
Show Notes:
To break the ice, I asked Gila "If someone made a movie of your life would it be a drama, a comedy, a romantic-comedy, action film, or science fiction?"
Her response, "That's a great question. I'm going to have to say Action Film because I'm always on the go and am an active person". Sounds a bit like me, I must say.
We went on to talking about the Dog business, ‘Life Is Good' and the inspiration behind it. Some questions I asked Gila throughout the interview are:
What is ‘Dog is Good'? When did the business begin? What inspired you to start your dog business? What has the journey been like since you started? What are some of the questions that must be answered when you are thinking of collaborating with another entrepreneur? What are some of the lessons that a dog can actually teach us? How did you accomplish being in the top 25 women in the pet industry? What advice can you give to those wanting to become entrepreneurs?
Main Take-Aways:
When you are chasing a dream, a vision, you go at it with a level of energy that drive yourself every day, because you expect to get there.
When a student is ready to learn, the teacher will appear. They are so many lessons dogs provide us on a regular basis.
It is important to be able to compartmentalize your life to make the right decisions as it relates to business, personal and other areas of your life.
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Gila Kurtz: Change the Way You See the World with Some Fur Coated Wisdom
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Lisa is an award-winning speaker who draws upon her 20-plus years of sales, marketing, and training experience to deliver business- and career-changing strategies and inspiration to her audiences. She is the best-selling author of eight books and a featured expert in two films, The Keeper of the Keys, with Jack Canfield of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" fame, and The Gratitude Experiment. She's been featured on Wall Street Select, NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox and more...
Show Notes:
To break the ice, I asked Lisa "Would you rather be the most popular or the smartest person you know?" Her response, "Oh man, I'd rather be the most popular." Of course, a little vanity never hurts. We went on to talking about some of the ways we can improve employee engagement by expressing gratitude.
Some questions I asked Lisa throughout the interview are:
What is the concept of ‘Grategy'? What role does gratitude play in our success? Why was there the need to start Grategy? What is the importance of having gratitude? What are some of the simple ways we can express gratitude to our team members?
Main Take-Aways:
When you force yourself to look for the good, you can always find it. Start where you are and start focusing on the good. That's when the magic happens.
Out of a dark situation can come a bright light. We need to be grateful in every situation.
It is scientifically proven that grateful people are healthier, happier and generally nicer to be around. It makes a difference when we show gratitude.
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Lisa Ryan: Grateful People are Happier, Healthier and Nicer to be Around. Learn Gratitude Strategies for Employee Engagement
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Jack is a serial entrepreneur, a business strategist with more than 23 years of international tax experience, a sales and marketing expert with over 20 years of under fire experience in sales, and an international speaker sharing his entrepreneurial messages in 4 out of 5 continents in the world. He is the author of Amazon bestselling book Cracking the Entrepreneur Code: 7 Tips to Build the Business You Always Wanted. He has been featured on CBS News, Fox, ABC News and NBC News.
Show Notes:
To break the ice, I asked Jack, "When you were little, who was your favorite superhero and why?"
He responded, "My superhero is a controversial figure; Mr. Donald Trump who is now the US President. Right before he became the US President, as written in my book, how I started my entrepreneurial journey has to do with him. I have been following ‘The Apprentice' for a long time. His no-nonsense business strategies and how he picks himself up from bankruptcy, etc. I have learnt a lot from him."
We went on to talking about some mistakes made by people before they even start creating their businesses.
Some questions I asked Jack throughout the interview are:
How did you get started in business? What did you do when you decided to start your own business? What is your book, ‘Cracking the Entrepreneur Code" about? What are the top 3 mistakes made by people before they even start creating their businesses? Share your strategy/formula for identifying passion…
Main Take-Aways:
Having no job means you have the choice of creating your future. You can control your destiny.
Commitment leads to confidence which leads to competence
The culture of going to school, study hard and get good grades so you can land a good job, then retire and enjoy the rest of your life - is a very traditional mindset.
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Jack HM Wong: Top 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Even Before They Start Business and More
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Kris Reid started out as a software engineer and worked for a variety of companies before he took a break from the corporate world to backpack and find his passion. Ardor SEO is the ultimate multi-national backlink building company that helps businesses achieve success in their respective niches by using the most innovative methods of marketing online, including search engine optimisation, search engine ranking and link building.
Show Notes:
To break the ice, I asked Kris, "If you were running for office what would your campaign slogan be?" He responded, "My digital marketing name is the coolest guy in SEO so I'd go with the coolest guy in government."
We went on to demystify the matter of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
Some questions I asked Kris throughout the interview are:
Your journey from being an Engineer to working in SEO What is SEO, Search Engine Marketing (SEM)? Which is better, SEO or SEM? The fundamentals of how Google works re algorithm, etc.? Keywords and link building strategies What is a backlink and the importance of it? How do we build a strategy to add great content to our website? Best practices to optimize our website
Main Take-Aways:
A back link is a page link from one website to another. The more you have them from good quality websites, the better.
Every website should use Google Analytics so you can see what people are doing on your website, where they are bouncing, etc. It is FREE.
Every time you put out content you need to ask, what is the point of it. You should have a strong call to action that links in to what your objective.
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Kris Reid: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization with the Coolest Guy in SEO
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Daniel Goodenough is the author of the recently released book, The Caravan of Remembering, A Roadmap for Experiencing the Awakening of Your Life's Mission. He is the Co-founder of The Way of the Heart, an international program of self-development. He is also a business coach, helping successful businesses to run on spiritual principles.
Show Notes:
To break the ice, I asked Daniel, if he were a fish, what kind of fish would he be.
He responded, "I guess a dolphin isn't a fish. The level of consciousness that whales and dolphins demonstrate is what I'm going for. Since they never really sleep; the ability to be awake would be the principle behind that choice."
We talked about finding the authentic path that's right for you.
Some questions I asked Daniel throughout the interview are:
What do we mean when we speak of spirituality? What does spirituality have to do with business? What is the typically the response to the question of "Why am I here?" What is the best way to tap into our talents and desires to create a life of meaning and authenticity? How can spiritual principles be used in business to create an environment of success, growth and fulfillment for not just the business owner but for the employee as well? How can we live in a way that is fulfilling to ourselves and serve the world at the same time? What would you say to those who are having a challenge being in touch with spirit, living a life on auto-pilot, mechanical way? How much do the opinions of others matter in one's quest for finding their life's path or how much should it matter?
Main Take-Aways:
Spiritually address the issues of ultimate concerns - the source of your decisions. What are you basing your decision on about the day to day things in life on?
If you hold your attention to your intention you can become skilled at what you were called to be.
If the service you are employed in is deeply connected to why you are here, and what's that calling you to do, then the by-product of that is you feel fulfilled and you will be happy.
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Daniel Goodenough: Bringing a Spiritual Approach to Business, Finding the Path That’s Right For You
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John Vespasian is the author of eight books about rational living, including "When Everything Fails, Try This" (2009), "Rationality Is the Way to Happiness" (2009) and "The Philosophy of Builders: How to Build a Great Future with the Pieces from Your Past" (2010).
Show Notes:
To break the ice, I asked John, whether he'd rather skip Christmas for a year, or skip your birthday for a year.
He responded, "Skip my birthday for a year. I love to get together with family and friends at Christmas." We talked about rational behavior, discussed the SMART goal way of planning, and more. Some questions I asked John throughout the interview are:
How do you define rational behaviour? Why are you fascinated with rational behaviour? What do you think about the five second rule of executing an idea? Are you debunking the law of attraction theory and setting SMART goals? What's your inspiration for writing on rational living? Rationality is the Way to happiness: What do you your readers to know when they read this book? How does the thinking of rational living apply to entrepreneurs? What final piece of advice do you have for entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs regarding rational living?
Main Take-Aways:
It is important to have a rational approach to your business and life.
Doing things without thinking them through can be very dangerous and detrimental to your finances, health and mental balance.
It is super important to consider the market you are operating in and to try to avoid wishful thinking.
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John Vespasian: The Law of Attraction, SMART Goals and Other Business Practices Questioned
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Leslie Nolan is an entrepreneur, visionary artist & motivational speaker. She works with creative entrepreneurs who have lost their mojo and inspirational vision and helps them reclaim their power so they can find the courage to create their Great Work. She is a Contemporary Symbolist, whose visionary paintings have been showcased at The United Nations World Conference for Women Against Violence.
Show Notes:
To break the ice, I asked Leslie, whether she'd rather live under water and swim with the fish, or be able to travel through space and touch the stars.
Her response, "That's so funny because I already feel like I've traveled to space and touched the stars and I live very close to the ocean and can swim with the fish. I'm deeply cosmic and as deep as the ocean so I will say both."
We talked about the creative vision, some practices to get your mojo back and more.
Some questions I asked throughout the interview are:
What would you describe as mojo? What are some of the things that can cause you to lose your mojo? How would you describe mojo in relation to those persons who are not as passionate and driven by nature? What are some of the practices that you do to encourage getting back your mojo? What do you mean by the courage to create great work? What are some of the tips you can offer to foster creativity?
Main Take-Aways:
Sometimes we just need to slow down a little bit, re-center, re-group and be able to have a practice where you can regularly go and touch back within yourself and think whether something is working. If not, ask, how can I shift it at this point in my life.
It is very important to take care of yourself, scheduling that time is key. Making sure you are working out, eating properly, giving yourself that time to be creative.
There is something about tapping into your creativity, going into that place deep within, that it enlightens the mind. It helps you to problem-solve and see things differently.
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Leslie Nolan: Reclaim Your Mojo, Have the Courage to Create Your Great Work and Boost Your Creativity
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Chris Miles is the "Cash Flow Expert" and "financial advocate for the entrepreneur". He is a leading authority, teaching entrepreneurs and professionals how to quickly free up and create cash flow TODAY spending time doing what they love most! He's an author and podcast host of the Chris Miles Money Show that's been featured in US News, CNN Money, Entrepreneur on Fire.
Show Notes:
To break the ice, I asked Chris, whether he'd rather swim in a pool filled with Kool-Aid, or go ice skating on a mountain of frozen lemonade.
His response, "Lemonade. There is something gross about getting Kool Aid up in your nose. At least with lemonade, it may seem that you may have peed your pants."
Our conversation was based on all cash flow and how to increase it.
Some questions I asked throughout the interview are:
You have a high reputation for getting your clients fast, life altering results, how did that happen? When was that aha moment that people can't save their way to wealth? Tips to manage cash flow Break down the difference between profit and cash flow What are some of the ways to manage cash flow? The importance of break-even point for a business?
Main Take-Aways:
You want to find out what is actually working on your business. If you are going to invest in something and have a good return on your money, you want to focus on the outcome.
Pay attention to the money you are making. Whatever you focus on, expands and grows. Whatever you ignore, will shrink and decay.
Make sure whatever you are investing in, it is something that is applicable for you and your business right now - not someday in the future.
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Chris Miles: Pay Attention to Your Money and More - Expertise Advice on Cash Flow Management
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Steven Aukstakalnis is an author, research scientist, instructor, and consultant to government and industry in the area of Augmented and Virtual Reality. For more than 20 years, his work has focused on the application of head-mounted displays, 3D sound, and tactile feedback devices in such areas as architecture, defense, oceanography, medicine, and entertainment.
Show Notes:
To break the ice, I asked Steven, whether he'd rather have a real transformer car, or have a space shuttle in his backyard.
His response, "I'd rather have the space shuttle."
Our conversation was based on all things augmented and virtual reality.
Some questions I asked throughout the interview are:
What is augmented reality & virtual reality and the difference between the two? How have they been used in entrepreneurship? How expensive is this technology to implement? Why should I use AR/VR to expand my brand? What are some of the common mistakes that advertisers are making? How long have both forms of technologies been around? What are some of the side effects that are associated with virtual reality? What are we going to be coming with next?
Main Take-Aways:
Virtual reality is a completely computer generated replacement to your true visual and audio surroundings.
There are a number of companies that are starting to incorporate these technologies either in promotion of their products or work or as part of their products.
The scientific literature shows that women of Asian descent are far more susceptible to motion sickness than for instance women in North America or the Caribbean.
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Steven Aukstakalnis: All You Need to Know About Augmented and Virtual Reality for Entrepreneurs
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Ruth King is the Profitability Master, Founder and CEO of Profitability Revolution Paradigm. She is also President of Business Ventures Corporation. She has a passion for helping small businesses get and stay profitable. Her #1 Best Selling book, The Courage to be Profitable, explains how to get and stay profitable in less than 30 minutes a month - in English rather than accounting babble.
Show Notes:
To break the ice, I asked Ruth, whether she'd rather have many acquaintances and no friends, or have only one or two close friends?
Her response, "One or two close friends."
We went on to talk about what every entrepreneur needs to have more of, profit, profit ad more profit.
Some questions I asked throughout the interview are:
How did it all start for you as the profitability master? What are the things we need to be looking out for in balancing the equation of profit and cost? What are some considerations business owners need to be making in order to grasp accounting? What's the reason businesses fail to make profit? What's one of the biggest cost driver in a business? Why would a once profitable business start to experience decline in profit?
Main Take-Aways:
Understand that financials are not hard. accounting was developed around the 1300s and there were no calculators back then and it was easy.
If you are getting bored with your business, it will decline because you are not paying attention.
Get your financial statements every month; get a profit and loss statement and balance sheet. Get tutored on it, read a book, go to a class.
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Ruth King: Knowing Your Cost Drivers, Balancing the Equation and Staying Profitable
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Rosalinda Randall Helps Businesses and Individuals find success through better Communication and Social Skills. She focuses on communicating and interacting more effectively and with a lot less drama. She frequently appears on television and radio programs in the United States and publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, HARDI Magazine, The Muse, and Fast Company.
Show Notes:
To break the ice, I asked Rosalinda, whether she'd rather visit the doctor or the dentist.
Her response, "The dentist. I love going to the dentist. I always make my appointment before the 6 months."
We went on to talking about business etiquette and how to remain calm in unpleasant situations.
Some questions we discussed throughout the interview are:
Why do we need to care about handling dilemmas? How important is cultural consideration when doing business internationally? Are we being discourteous if we decide to 'unfriend' someone who make offensive posts on their timeline? Do I have to shake hands with someone who has just wiped their nose? How can I decline that? What are some of the most common rude behaviors? How do we handle things that we are uncomfortable with? What kind of strategy would you recommend to someone who doesn't seem to be able to find the time to respond to emails?
Main Take-Aways:
As a society, we come up with what's acceptable and what's not. It varies across countries and cultures around the world. It is our responsibility to find out what the culture is.
If someone from another country is seeking my business, it is their duty to find out about the top 10 things that the United States frown up. Being considerate and aware of other's feeling is important.
We don't have to attack, defend, prove everything that comes our way. That takes away from our energy from doing good.
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Rosalinda Randall: How to Handle Dilemmas in the Boardroom Without Losing Your Cool
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Tamara Kleingberg is the founder of LaunchStreet, the online innovation program and community and creator of the proprietary Innovation Quotient Edge, the only assessment able to help you discover your unique Innovator Archetype so you can innovate on demand. She has been featured in INC Magazine, New York Times, TODAY Show, radio and podcasts across the globe.
Show Notes:
To break the ice, I asked Tamara, whether she'd rather be an apple or a banana?
Her response, "Oh my gosh. I would rather be an apple, I love apples. I don't think there is anything better than biting into a crisp apple".
Tamara told me all about innovation and how to execute on ideas succesfully.
Some questions we discussed throughout the interview are: What is the greatest barrier to innovation? When you say innovation what are you actually talking about? Why do most ideas die before leaving the conference room? What is the innovation quotient edge and how can we use it to get results? What's the one thing I can do right now to up my innovation quotient? What are those innovation killers for individuals and organizations?
Main Take-Aways:
When you unleash innovation on a regular basis, it makes it easier for you on the back end. If you think about all those struggles, challenges that keep coming back - most likely it's because you're just churning through it with the same type of solutions.
People are happy and excited to hear your ideas and disrupted thinking. The ones that aren't, aren't because of their own insecurities.Click To Tweet
The innovation quotient edge tells you your unique innovative architype so you can innovate on demand.
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Tamara Kleinberg: Building a Culture of Innovation, Moving Ideas From the Conference Room to Execution
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Kim Lambert is a multi-award winning author of more than 30 books as herself and under pen names for her fiction, (more than 20 times Amazon number one category bestseller). She is the creator of the 'Business Book Quick Start Kit', the 'Product Creation Launchpad' course and the 'Zero to Book' three day writing intensive workshop.
Show Notes:
I asked Kim an ice-breaker question, whether she'd rather make headlines for saving somebody's life or winning a Nobel Prize?
Her response, "I'm not sure I care about making headlines at all. It would depend on what I was getting the Nobel prize for, maybe it is something that would save millions of lives".
Kim and I spoke about getting published in the 21st century and the tools to writing a book in 3 days.
Some questions we discussed throughout the interview are:
How did you get started in writing and publishing?
What did you write about in your first publication?
Why was her first piece selected for publication?
Are you more comfortable writing fiction or non-fiction more?
Why is it the best time now to write a book?
What is it about a book is written that makes the reader wants to take action?
Is it possible to write a book in 3 days or less? Main Take-Aways:
To get published all you need to do is to make a decision to do so – all the tools available make it easy to do so.
If someone has to choose between you and two competitors who do something similar, they are going to choose the person who writes the book on it. Now is the best time to do it.
The most important thing in telling your story is that you tell it all. All the bad bits as well as the good bits. When you tell your story with all the bad bits, people can relate and they begin to connect with you.
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Anmol Singh started trading during his early college years without much luck. After a year or so he discovered a pattern that allowed him to go from 0 to a profitable trader. He is also an avid real estate investor with a large portfolio and has funded two other tech based companies. He now spends most of his day managing funds and working with students of Live Traders which he co-founded in 2014.
Show Notes:
I asked Anmol an ice-breaker question, whether he'd rather always be cold or always be hot. He responded, "I'd much rather be cold than hot.... but I would like to be in Jamaica".
Anmol and I spoke about all things investing in stocks.
Some questions asked throughout the interview:
What are stocks and how are they valued?
What are the different types of stocks that you're engaged with?
Why should entrepreneurs choose stocks as an option to invest?
On average, what is the rate of return vis-a-vis money in the market?
What are some of risks associated with stocks?
What piece of advice do you have for the risk averse?
Where do you gather your data from?
How does time affect trading?
How do you determine whether to go long term or day trading?
Losers and winners, what does that mean?
What piece of advice you can share as it relates to stock? Main Take-Aways:
Stock is an investment into a company. It is mainly a reflection into how a company is doing.
History has shown if you are investing in the stock market long term and has the patience to hold on, then it gets the best return and you can compound your money many times over.
You have to be mentally strong as a person to trade in the stock market or even being in entrepreneurship in general. You need to have a strong mindset of success.
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Terry Wildemann guides entrepreneurs and intuitive leaders to business success by helping them spring back from the brink of burnout. Her Shiftology™ business and leadership systems offer leaders solutions to tap into their "Inner Business Game" to discover and implement untapped strategies and actionable ideas.
Show Notes:
I asked Terry an ice-breaker question, whether she's ever locked herself out of the house. Her response, "Oh yes! And I've climbed in through my share of Windows".
Terry and I went on to talk about intuitive leadership and explored the myth of work-life balance.
Some questions I asked Terry:
Definition of work life balance
What to do when you feel like you've lost control of your life?
How should we deal with guilt about neglecting your different roles?
How should we deal with guilt about neglecting your different roles?
Intuitive leadership and the shiftology technique, what's that? Main Take-Aways:
Work-life-balance is a myth. The goal is to integrate both and make them parts of our lives.
When we acknowledge our emotions, and tune in to how our body feels, our intuition increase.
In a place of listening where you can go inside and tap into those intuitive places, that is what balance is about.
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Carolyn is a Forgiveness Guide and Coach, Award-winning Author, and Speaker. At fifty-eight, she overcame the anger and bitterness she'd lived with her entire adult life when she discovered forgiveness and gratitude.
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Show Notes:
I always like to start things off on a light note. I asked Carolyn, "Would you rather be three inches taller or three inches shorter?"
Here response, "I wondered what the world looks like from a higher height. I'm rather short so I would like to be 3 inches taller."
Then I jumped into the issue of forgiveness. Here are some of the questions I asked Carolyn.
How did you grow up?
How did that cause you feel when you were going through that?
How did you make the transition into who you are today?
You found a way to forgive your parents, how did that happen?
How can forgiveness help us to live our best lives as entrepreneurs?
Forgiveness becomes easier when we become grateful and come from a place of gratitude...why is it important to practice gratitude?
How often do you find that people put on a front?
How can we take small steps in forgiving ourselves and those who would have wounded us in the past? Main Take-Aways:
Forgiveness doesn't mean that you condone what the offender has done.
Being grateful creates more abundance.
When you decide to forgive, you make a decision to hurt and suffer less.
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Carolyn Jones: Overcoming Bitterness, Healing Through Forgiveness And, Living From A Place of Gratitude
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Every November for 1 week, there are thousands of events and competitions in close to 200 countries to inspire millions to engage in entrepreneurial activity while connecting them to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors. In 2017, the week is observed during November 13-19. I've reached out to 6 global entrepreneurs to share their thoughts on collaborating for success. They are Richard Branson, Amy Porterfield, Kirk Anthony Hamilton, Chris Ducker, Michael O'neal and Malcolm MJ Harris.
@richardbranson @kirkanthony_jm et al talk about collaborating for success. Click To Tweet
Show Notes: Richard Branson, Virgin Group -To execute an idea, you need to be a leader of people. -Lots of people have the same idea, it is about how you execute that's critical. -Can you motivate, inspire and bring out the best in people? -I'd much rather invest in someone that is good with people. -What we need in life are people who look for the best in people. -It is not easy to be an entrepreneur. Chris Ducker, Youpreneur -Nobody's got a monopoly on good ideas, it all comes down to the people you surround yourself with. -Be you all the time, it is the easiest thing to do. You are unique. An original is always worth more than a copy. -People are either going to love you or hate you and that's fine. Stay away from the messy middle. -If there is a problem, fix it right there and then -Relationships are something to be treasured and not to be used. -Spend time with people, they want to know that you give a damn. Malcolm MJ Harris, National Care Financial -If you are not collaborating within your business then your business is probably about to die out. -One thing no one can do better than me is to put in the work. -I am not a passive CEO, I make sure I am the hardest working person within my company. -Do you want all of a grape or do you want half of a watermelon? -If you look at all the great businesses, they are the by-product of collaboration. -You shouldn't be talking to anyone about your business unless they sign an NDA. -Finding a competitor who can complement what you are doing is ideal. Michael O'Neal, Solopreneur -If there is a universal law across the most successful people that I've spoken to, it's that relationships have built their businesses. -You must walk into a conference with a plan and a strategy to build relationship with people you meet at conferences. -You must go into a conference with an intention; follow up after. -A consistent meet up is one of the best things you can do for your business. -Have a weekly happy hour to network with others to make the connections you want. Amy Porterfield, Online Marketing Expert -I'm looking to see if they (prospective partners) are attracting a similar type of audience. -Collaboration has built my brand, put my name out there and grow my business. -I'm a huge fan of collaboration. -You would be amazed how much bigger of an audience you can attract by collaborating with people whom you wouldn't normally get in front of their audience. -With social media, it is getting harder to be seen and cut through the noise. -Collaborating with the right people gets you in front the right audience. -I'm looking to see if their (partners) style of marketing is in line with my style and for integrity. -I'm attracted to people that will share the good with the bad, the wounds and the challenges as well as the wins; I want to hear the grittiness. Kirk-Anthony Hamilton, Tech Beach Retreat -It is extremely valuable to entrepreneurs to have the right connections and the right relationships to progress their goals a lot quicker. -I set out on a path to try and connect with some of the best in the world; I've been fortunate to spend a lot of time in global communities. -People run the world; it all comes down to who you know and the relationships you have; Most challenges are solved through who you know. -The...
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Leslie is the Empowering Story Whisperer, an Internationally Known Spiritual Teacher, Guided Meditation Master, International Speaker and 3 times Author. She helps people create empowering stories to live and love by.
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Show Notes:
Here's how I started out the conversation with Leslie, would you rather not hear or not see? Just as I thought, she responded, "I would be fine not seeing because I see a lot with my eyes closed." Here are some of the things we spoke about...
What does letting go of baggage have to do with entrepreneurship?
What do we need to let go of baggage?
How do spiritually driven entrepreneur move past these fear for example the fear of failing?
What does it mean to live a spiritual life?
Why does every story matter?
Why are so many people afraid of telling their story?
For persons facing fear because of trauma, how can they open their hearts again to let it all out and be ok with being vulnerable? Main Take-Aways:
Don't allow the fear of being judged prevent you from sharing your story.
Whatever issues of the past we are dealing with affect how we show up to those we serve.
Having a strong spiritual belief can assist you in taking risks.
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Kay Sanders: Niching Down, Systemizing Your Business And Developing A Plan To Generate Leads
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Kay Sanders is a United States of America nationally-recognized Business Coach and Consultant and Bestselling Author. Her specialty is helping coaches, consultants, and other service professionals, to Grow their businesses with the right Systems and Strategies to put their sales and lead generation on autopilot. She has been featured on CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX and other media outlets and she truly believes that everyone, not only deserves, but also has the ability, to live a fulfilling life full of success and achievements.
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Show Notes:
I love to start things on a light note, giving my guests a chance to relax a bit. This conversation started off exactly the same way.
I asked of Kay, "Would you rather go with television or fast food for the rest of your life?" She retorted, "All that fast food is bad for you. I need my TV, that's my relaxer."
I then moved on to talk making money with an awesome guest. Some of the questions I asked:
How do you help your clients make money?
What are some of the questions that we need to be asking in order to land or ideal clients because that's what we all want?
What are some of the considerations that we need to be thinking about when we're developing content, how do we go about developing the content that is right for those that we're targeting?
Let's turn our attention to making sense of those tools that are necessary for systemizing our business – how are supposed to maneuver them?
Your final thoughts on systemizing your business by setting it an autopilot to make that money? Main Take-Aways:
Running a business online is about tweaking and testing until you find a system that works for you.
Find your ideal client and build a strategy around them to generate leads and sales.
Decide how often you will release content and stick to it.
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Paul O'Brien: Making Great Decision In Perfect Timing Doing The Things You Enjoy
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Paul O'Brien is a bootstrap entrepreneur who took something he loved and turned it into an online business that attracted over 10 million registered members. He sold the company in 2007 for millions of dollars and has since authored three books, including a modern version of the ancient I Ching — called, The Visionary I Ching. He is a sought-after speaker, raconteur & philanthropist.
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Show Notes:
Paul and I started off with some fun before we get into the thick of things. I asked…Which bad habit of other people drive you crazy? People who don't keep their agreements. That is vital to any relationship whether business or personal. The idea that you can just say "oh sorry something came up" and think that's good enough, drives me crazy. I want you to say, "sorry I missed your appointment, how can I make it up to you" and then I can ask for a foot massage and I'm going to feel a lot better.
Some of the questions I asked: Your story is one of success. What is remarkable about your story?
Sometimes following your passion won't get you the money you want, what would you say to those who are saying it's not about the passion?
Why do you say decision-making is the highest leveraged human skill?
How do you define success?
You talked about the 3 stages of life, what are they? Main Take-Aways:
Success is manifesting whatever your heart desires, it is personal.
Timing is everything in decision-making.
You are the CEO of your own life.
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Peggy Sealfon has a PhD in reinventing herself and is a serial entrepreneur. Over the last 15 years, her focus has been devoted to the field of Health and Wellness. Today she is a successful Personal Development Coach, Motivational Speaker and is an internationally-known expert on helping clients overcome chronic stress, fear and anxiety.
She is co-author of The Change: Insights Into Self-Empowerment, one of the fastest-growing personal development book series in the world with Tony Robbins' former mentor Jim Britt and others. She has a best-selling book, Escape From Anxiety—Supercharge Your Life With Powerful Strategies From A to Z. She's just published Embodying the Power of the Zero Stress Zone, a compilation of the teachings of world-renowned spiritual master Yogi Amrit Desai.
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Show Notes:
To break the ice, I asked Peggy…If you could go back in time with whom would you like to spend a day with?
She responded, "I would love to spend the day with Albert Einstein. I think the combination of science and spirituality that comes out of his works is so expansive. I think he gets to so many truths that are missing in our world today that we need to look back and reflect on."
Some of the questions I asked Peggy:
How did you go from journalism and owning a business to becoming a wellness expert?
How can someone re-invent themselves as you did?
You were loving what you were doing at one point. When that passion turns into something that cause you to feel stressed out, what's next?
What is mindfulness and how are businesses using it to change the way how employees perform and increasing their level of health & wellness to reduce health costs?
What are some of the techniques we can use to become more mindful?
What are some of the health costs associated with stress?
How can we know if our anxiety is normal everyday anxiety or it is something more serious?
What do some of the most outrageously successful CEOs do to relieve anxiety and fear to live a normal life? Main Take-Aways:
It is important to take regular breaks during your work schedule.
Being mindful helps you to be much more productive.
We activate our stress hormones in fight/flight mode.
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Maureen Berkner-Boyt: Enabling Inclusion & Diversity Within the Workplace
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Maureen Berkner-Boyt is the Founder of The Moxie Exchange Movement, a training and mentoring organization for companies who want to develop, promote and retain women and create inclusive workplaces. She's been an advisor and executive coach to CEOs of the United States fastest growing companies, has held leadership positions in several large corporations and is the founder of 5 successful businesses (and counting!).
She's the author of a 5-book series, Rock Your Moxie: Power Moves for Women Leading the Way, hosts the monthly online workshop and podcast Rock Your Moxie, and has created a series of micro-learning courses for women.
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Show Notes:
Here's a fun question for you…If you were to be an animal for one day, what would you be and why? Maureen and I talked about diversity and including women in more top roles within the organization.
Some of the questions I asked Maureen:
What's stopping women from making it into leadership roles? Why do most diversity programs fail? What's the big deal about unconscious bias? How can women take control of their careers and thrive in business & life? How can we hack our biased brains? Main Take-Aways:
It is possible to make significant changes in diversity to benefit women.
We must take active steps to address our unconscious bias.
Women must start feeling comfortable with taking on older men as sponsors.
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Betsy Pake is an award-winning business achiever, competitive weight lifter and life strategist who hosts the popular podcast The Art of Living Big. She's the author of the best-selling book, Become A Nutrition Ninja and just released Start Small Live Big. Her mission is to help inspire others to thrive through change by Starting Small. She loves a good tailgate, the smell of the ocean and relaxing with a good book!
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Show Notes:
Betsy and I started things off on the lighter side. I asked her, if you could visit any planet, which one would you choose and why? She retorted, "I have a travel bug. I would visit planet Earth in many more ways than I already have."
Here are some of the things we discussed:
What's the one thing preventing people from living their goal? How can we be clear about our vision? How did you discover the philosophy of start small live big that you now live by? What is the CHASE framework? How can someone find more joy when their life isn't where they want to be? What do you want readers of Start Small Live Big to walk away with?
Main Take-Aways:
It doesn't take much motivation to start small and have big results. True success is inward – it brings joy and hapiness. We can retrain our brains to bring us back to the source within ourselves.
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Heneka Watkis-Porter: The Entrepreneurial You on International Podcast Day 2017
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Our belief system is where it all starts. Success is created from the inside out. It has to come from within and then see the actions and external benefits manifest in your life once your belief system is right.
Meiyoko Taylor: Find Your Amazing, 5 Steps to Transform Your Life
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Mitch Russo Co-founded Timeslips Corp in 1985, which grew to become the largest time tracking Software Company in the world. In 1994, Timeslips Corp was sold to Sage, plc. While at Sage, he went on to run all of Sage U.S. as Chief Operating Officer, a division with 300 people with a market cap in excess of $100M. He was nominated for Inc. Magazine's "Entrepreneur of the Year" on two separate occasions, 1989 and 1991 and Won "Best Entrepreneur" in 1989, from a pool of 4,000 other nominees by The National Association of Legal Vendors. TODAY he helps his clients build recurring revenue streams by using "certification.
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Show Notes: Here's a fun question for you…If you could go back in time with whom would you like to spend a day with? Steve Jobs. That's my favourite person in the world. Elon Musk is one too but Steve Jobs, I think he did the impossible, I think he did it as a person who came into this world with both gifts and deficits. He overcame them and found a way to build something amazing. What stops most entrepreneurs from breaking through and being successful? Entrepreneurs who break through appears to be overnight successes. I think most people don't realize how hard it is to find something of value, find a way to present it to others and also find a way to begin selling it successfully. Entrepreneurship is a journey and it's never a single action or a single thing. It's a process, a journey and it requires many different discipline. That's why I love entrepreneurship so much. I believe it is one of the most creative ways to challenge yourself, to build wealth and to build community. What is success for you? It is different for different people. It can money, like what a lot of persons think of. But success can also be satisfaction, the joy of doing the work you love.
What do you say to those who are fearful of succeeding, fearful of criticism/ fearful of attention?
Criticism is strongest from inside. Most of what people are listening to is that voice that's inside. For many people that voice tells them that they are not smart enough, that they are not good enough. It's the ability to fight that back, the ability to recognize that is part of human nature protection system and overcome it and understanding that it is not protecting us at all. It is the same mechanism designed to keep us safe in the jungle. It is not the mechanism today that is valuable. The best thing to do is to try and overcome those feelings and if everybody else has comments like that, like you, you simply disregard them because they are simply not valid. Was there ever a point you had to face your own demon of fear? Yes. It comes up to this day. Facing one's demo is a big category. To me what demons are is those tiny little voices that say, "oh no you can't do that", or 'you're not good enough or there are smarter people in the world that you, why do you think you can go off do that that. Those are the demons that haunt too many of us. In an entrepreneurial life when you're mostly alone or working with a small team, that's when the demons get to speak the loudest. I think it is our job as entrepreneurs to overcome those feelings and those voices and instead focus only on outcomes. What was starting, running and then selling your successful company like? I think, like many good ideas, that materialize in this world, that idea did not start as the idea that materialize. It started as a different idea. It (the software company) started as an idea to keep track of time so I could deduct my computer from my taxes. Back then, computers were thought of as toys by the IRS. My partner and I agreed that this was good idea and we built an entire to keep track of time to make sure we could deduct them from our taxes. Just about the time we quit our jobs and ready to launch, the...
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Kelli Cooper: Everything You Need to Know About The Law of Attraction
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Kelli Cooper is a coach who specializes in the law of attraction. She believes there are many misconceptions about this teaching that stunt people's natural manifesting abilities, and she hopes her teachings can clear them up, as well as bridge the gap between the theory and reality of manifesting. The best business partner? Kelli talks the Law of Attraction on #TheEntrepYou today! @kcooper1102 Click To Tweet
Show Notes:
Here's a fun question for you…If you could Only have one favorite food to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
The thing that comes to mind is something like broccoli and cheese rice. It is super cheap, super-processed. I like it, it was the first thing that comes to mind. A lot persons have limiting beliefs about themselves...how can you overcome your limiting beliefs? There are a couple of things I would say that is a part of the manifesting process that we can really over-complicate and get tripped up on. They say they try to change their belief and they just can't. It turns into this almost impossible thing and people think that their beliefs create their reality and they can't change. They think, ‘I'm screwed because I can't change these thoughts'.
They believe that they are going to keep manifesting based on these beliefs. It really stresses these people out. I want to say it is not as hard as we make it out to be. Beliefs are just formed by our own minds from outside influences. Over time your mind starts making decision about what's true and not true. You start manifesting things that mirror these beliefs back to you which solidify these belief, your mind takes that as evidence that, yes, this belief is true.
Realize that everything that's happened in your life, whatever meaning you've assign to it, it is not any sort of objective fact. Your mind has decided that this happens and this is what it means.
Once you make a conscious choice to release these beliefs, energetically, you start to manifest evidence that it is not true. It starts with a willingness to release. As you start doing this, you will begin to manifest evidence that releases it even further. That's not so hard. Techniques such as affirmations can help you to overcome limiting beliefs. It comes down to the choice to stop believing it. To our minds, it sounds simple, but it is really where it starts and the only thing you need to do. What are some of the ways we can ensure we release these negative thoughts? You do that in your life is a personal thing. Different things work for different people. You might find affirmations are really helpful for you, or writing out a list of things that are really good about you and reading it out in front the mirror while looking at yourself. This might feel stupid and uncomfortable but then after a while you begin to formulate a different image about yourself. It could be writing out a gratitude list. Find a way to consistently engage your inner world that benefits you. If you want to break up those habitual pattern, you need to feed a different energy into your being. As that becomes more dominant, what happens is the other side just naturally start to fall away without you deeply examining and dissecting all of the beliefs you have now.
Secondly, devote time to educating yourself about these sorts of topics, find teachers that resonate with you; find resources that resonate with you. It doesn't mean you have to spend hours a day doing. To overcome that conditioning, you need repetition of the information. Take us through, what really is the Law of Attraction I think there is a lot of misconception that cause people to either dismiss it immediately or they kind of buy into it but the misconceptions kind of lead them astray on their journey of energetic transformation and they get super frustrated. They give up thinking the Law of Attraction doesn't work. Or what happens...
Damon Nailer is known as a "Renaissance Man" and a "Multi-talented Inspirational Communicator", He is mentor, motivator and educator, addressing people's mental, spiritual, and emotional needs through various means. He writes inspirational books and blogs, speaks, coaches, and produces inspirational music. As a result of his tremendous accomplishments, he's been featured over 100 times in or on the following: various online publications including The Huffington Post, TV shows, podcasts, radio shows, newspapers, and magazines.
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Show Notes: Here's a fun question for you…If you could choose an imaginary friend, who would you choose and why? I would have to choose a super hero and it would have to be Superman. We could fly, we could do all sorts of things. We would be enabled and empowered to do a lot. What was the entrepreneurial journey like for you when you started? I'm a former elementary educator and I taught for 7 years. About the 4th or 5th year in my teaching tenure I began to lose the passion for teaching. At that time, I began to dabble into song writing, music production and artistry. In 1999 I put out my first single and in 2000 I put out an LP. I really love the music and I was getting a favourable response to it. As a result, my desire for music began to increase and my desire for teaching decrease. I was able to hang in there a few more years. Is there any similarity between teaching and what you're doing now? A lot of the concepts that I learnt as a Teacher, I apply to my speaking. I'm not just an inspirational speaker, I'm an educator. My objective is to provide direction, inspiration and education. I'm able to give content that really challenge the intellect, challenge your mind. Teaching was really relevant to me today in what I'm doing. How much was fear, if any, a factor in the timing of your quitting teaching? No, I felt divinely inspired. I thought God was letting me know I can do this and it's time to do it because I've just gotten to that place where I couldn't do another year of teaching. I was just frustrated. Those emotions overshadowed any fear that I had. I had faith in it.
Just imagine me not knowing what was going to happen. A lot of people had that same question, "Damon how you're going to make it?" "What are you going to do?" "How is going to play out?" My spiritual leader at the time had a meeting with me, he wanted to know what was going on. He said he would give me 6 months to see if we had the conversation again and thank God, we never had the conversation again. I was in faith and I wasn't having any distractions; I wasn't losing focus. In my spirit I had settled it, that this is what I was going to do. Ups and downs? When we first started the janitorial business, things were booming. We made close to 6 figures in a year and a half, 13 employees, racking up contracts all over. The music opened up the door to speaking and the book sales were good. Everything was going well. All of a sudden, things shifted. I went through a period of testing. Opportunity kind of stopped. We had to break up the partnership for the janitorial business. It wasn't an amicable breakup. He (business partner) took some of the business, I took half. The key is sticking with it, being faithful and committed to what you're doing. During the moment of the business breakup what were your thoughts and what lesson have you learnt from that experience? What I've learnt is that it confirmed to me how unpredictable people are but you have to remain focus, you have to be resilient, you have to bounce back and you have to adjust to things like that. It taught me to be flexible. Don't give up although there is a break up. Stabilize yourself and focus on your journey and what you're trying to accomplish. How to manage expectations? To set...
Damon Nailer: An Important Lesson in the Unpredictable Nature of Individuals and Staying Focus in the Midst of a Business Breakup.
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John Sandiford: This Dude Went From Being a Rap Artiste, to a Successful Web and App Design Specialist.
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John AM Sandiford is based in the Netherlands. He is a certified Web and App Designer with an extensive knowledge in User Interface and User Experience Design and Social Marketing Strategies. In 2010 he founded the company Antonio Media. He has been elected by World Trade Center Eindhoven Netherlands as the Young Professional of the year in 2016.
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Show Notes: If you could choose your age forever, what age would you choose and why? I wouldn't choose and age. I love every age of life. It's all a different part of the journey. There are so many things that happen at every stage. I would think that being stuck at one age may turn out to be more of a curse than a blessing. Did you always know that you wanted to become an entrepreneur? I always knew that I wanted to do something special, to do something more than average. For a while I thought that it was something in the entertainment industry and eventually that shifted into what I'm doing now. What I'm doing now is slowly taking on an additional life of its own, heading into new territories while still sticking to the core. Was there a point that you ventured out into the music industry? Yes, I spent quite some years there. It all started with just loving music from a very young age. That grew into loving it even more as I got into high school. I started writing my first lyrics when I was about 13 years old in Dominica when I was based in the Caribbean between Guadeloupe, Martinique, Dominica and that career moved on simultaneously with me going to school.
From high school to college I working on my music and doing things in the music industry. That brought me up to my climactic moment, in 2009 when I performed on BET's 106 & Park in New York City performing the song called Break Your Back (Nemesis). That was the highlight of my music career. Born on St. Maarten, I was one of the first artistes from the island to also perform original music on BET and to have made music videos back in 2005-2006 that was also on television in Europe and the Caribbean and having original music on iTunes. Actually then, I was already busy with entrepreneurship because I had a record label. It got a bit more serious from 2005 onwards. I was still in college although I was contemplating to drop out and to pursue music.
During my pursuit of music is when I came across certain things within the industry that I didn't' like. That made me question if the quest that I was on was the one to fulfill my life's purpose. I'm allergic to fake people and I met a bit too many of them within the industry (I also met some real ones). As I started analzying those that I met at a younger age and started looking at their personal life, there was just different signs that led me to believe that maybe I should try my hand at something else and that I could always come back to music if I choose to. The love for music will never go. I still listen to music religiously every day. I work with music constantly so there will always be a time when I could reconnect but on different terms. Fast track to 2010 when you decided to start Antonio Media, how did that happen? You could say it started in 2008 maybe a bit before that. I started a study in Information Technology and then I switched after about a year to ICT media Design which is a mix of design, communication and ICT because I could then create my own album covers, websites and flyers since I was young and couldn't pay anyone to do it but I wanted to have the most awesome stuff so I thought why not go to school and learn to do it. In 2008 when I started my first internship I realized I actually had some skills and people are willing to pay good money for them because of the types of assignment I was getting from my boss at that moment. That gave me the confidence,...
Gilad Salamander: Social Media Automation - Trend Towards Engagement, Support and CRM.
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Gilad Salamander is Co-founder/CEO at eClincher - the most advanced social media management tool. With a proven track record in Business, Product & Engineering Management, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Manufacturing and Support, he has the proven ability to implement strategies that support business growth. He is an active investor in several startup companies and a co-founder/partner at EpiMetrix Inc. Strengths include product vision, strategic planning for growth, full P&L management and operational excellence.
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Show Notes: Here's a fun question for you…If you walked in your sleep, where would you go? Probably to the beach, but I need to wake up before going into the water. What is eClincher all about? We started the concept about four years ago; we wanted to build a social media management tool for the Micro, Small businesses. We developed that with a cool user interface. Customers compared us to some of the big competitors. We find that we had to build an amazing solution for end users that was transparent. There was also a lot of discussions with our customers. We sought feedback and continuously improve our platform to include features so that they don't have to go to multiple tools to find unique solution for things. They can do it all in one platform in our system.
We also wanted to save them time because we know how businesses and entrepreneurs are. They need help. That's our vision. We're are about entering solution and engagement. What problem is eClincher solving that Hootsuite isn't? Social media has evolved from social media marketing and publishing into engagement. Social Media is expanding into support and CRM. That's aligning well with our vision and we have developed our tool to address those issues. The differentiation is that we take care of the publishing and the scheduling. We do it really well with features like post preview, edit links, free access to stock images, animated GIFs, integration with Canva (the publishing aspect). We added another great feature called auto-post with queues. You can use queues to queue a category of posts, fill it up with content and schedule weekly schedule. Once you turn on auto publish it will continue to recycle each post at a time until it reaches the end. There is the option for one time publishing as well as queues with end date that allows you to run campaigns. That can get as 80-90% engagement. The publishing is the tool to get more engagement. In addition, we have analytics, RSS feeds, content curation, inboxes - an amazing way to get engagement. Everything gets collected from all your social media channels into one inbox. You can respond, follow, follow from different profiles rather than going to the different platform. It saves a lot of time. What are some your users saying about eClincher? We get a lot of 5-star ratings from software review sites. The main thing they are saying is that they like the completeness of the product. They can get everything in one platform so they don't have to use 3 or 4 products. The price is reasonable, we are efficient with everything on stored on the cloud. We continue to evolve into adding new features and the customers benefit from that. Is eClincher the first product you've worked on? I've worked on new product introduction in different companies and managed teams but this is my first startup. I've done some investment and other stuff so I understand what it takes to build and define a product. It has helped me a lot with eClincher but I also learnt a lot of new things with the experience. I can certainly share tips I've learnt along the way. What are some of the things that are foremost on your mind when you are thinking about developing products? In general, for entrepreneurs and startups the two most important things that...
Neysha Soodeen is the CEO of Toute Bagai Publishing, considered one of the Caribbean's largest magazine publishing houses. Toute Bagai Publishing has received many international accolades, including international print and design awards, such as the SAPPI International Printers Award. Neysha has received numerous awards including the Marcella Martinez Award for her contribution to promoting the Caribbean internationally and was nationally recognized and awarded the Business Pioneer Award by The Association of Female Executives of Trinidad & Tobago.
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Show Notes: If you were to name one piece of clothing that describes you, what would you say? Jeans & t-shirt. It's so funny because I meet people right cross the Caribbean and I guess everyone is assuming because I am a magazine publisher and a former model that I am this little glamour puss trotting around the Caribbean. But I really am not, I love my jeans, I love my t-shirts. You were a model? At University, being a foreign student I couldn't work so my parents supported me. After I finish university, I decided to go and do another degree because life was too easy. All I had to do was pass and my parents were supporting me. At that point in time my parents said, "no-way, get out and get yourself a job"! This was in the late '80's early '90s. At that time, ethnic models were the hottest thing walking the planet. I'm almost 6 foot tall and Indian. I was picked up by a modelling agency that whisked me off to Italy. I told my parents that you wanted me to work so I just got a job working as a model and it's in Italy. To that, my parents were terribly disappointed because all that money wasted on an education for me to go and trot up and down the runway was not their idea of a great profession.
However, being in Italy, a foreign country, a foreign language taught me so much. It taught that no matter where I am in the world I could figure it out and I was completely on my own in Italy and it was a great experience for me. After a couple of years, I'd come back home for a holiday - I was about 24 at the time and I have a lump in my neck. My mom took me to the doctor. Although I was 24 and thought I was a big woman, in the doctor's office, the doctor and my mother spoke directly and they totally cut me out of the conversation. That lump turned out to be Thyroid Cancer which was at the time stage 3, after a couple of years turned into stage 4. I had to undergo years of treatment and surgery. That was the end of my modelling career.
It was the beginning of a new life. I'm in bed in tears thinking how can this be and I grabbed a bottle of wine; I figured if I'm going to die I'm going to die happy; really preventing myself from smoking at that time.
In and out of sleep I thought, 'what would my funeral be like?' And then I thought of the eulogy and I thought, 'Oh my gosh, I'm going to have the most boring eulogy ever' I have not accomplished anything. I swam for Barbados but I never made it to the Olympics; I went to university but I never did anything with my degree and I modelled in Italy but never really did anything with that either. And I thought "Neysha Soodeen was this fun little, happy girl" and that was the beginning of a brand, new life. Once I was able to beat the Cancer, that was when I decided I need my eulogy to be an awesome eulogy and I picked up myself at 28 or 29 moved to Trinidad and started a publishing a company, started my magazine - Maco Caribbean Magazine. Tell us about the concept behind Maco Caribbean Magazine I was privileged to have gone away to school in Canada and then I was living in Italy. When I had come back home, two very poignant things still out:
While I was away everyone assumes that if you are from the Caribbean, you either work at a hotel, own a hotel,...
Neysha Soodeen: How One Cancer Survivor & Model, Became a Successful Caribbean Magazine Publisher.
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Benjamin Tyler: The Secret to Staying Authentic, Sharing Your Story and Leading in the Sales Conversation From a Place of Vision.
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Benjamin Tyler is the founder of Client Enrollment Academy and host of Sales for Coaches and Consultants podcast. As a speaker and coach, he shows coaches, consultants and service based businesses how to attract high quality leads and enroll them into their services to help them build successful businesses around their gifts and talents.
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Show Notes: If there's an exception to every rule, is there an exception to that rule? I have no clue, you've already stomped me. Tell us about your upbringing? A defining moment in my life, I was 12 years old and I sat my mother down and just bawling and pleading for her to show me some sort of affection. She was obsessed with making my sister the Prom Queen by giving my sister the life that she never had and she didn't have a lot of time to pay attention to me and when she didn't do that after I asked for love and affection, I told myself I would never be hurt again. That led me into a place where I became a perfectionist; I was a high achiever. I also closed myself off emotionally. The soul needs a companion, for me that was drugs and alcohol and gambling. I started taking ecstasy and cocaine by the time I was 16 years old. How did you make the transition from where you were to where you are now? From the point I was showering with the garden hose to where I finally said enough; I wanted to change my life and I finally took responsibility, I quickly excelled. Fast forward 2 years, I'm living in New York City, I've got a 6-figure job, stature, going places in my career; I'm living the Bachelor life in New York, dating 3 different women. My ego was higher than it ever was when I was on drugs.
One day I was sitting on the subway coming home after a long day and thought, 'why am I still unhappy?" It was at that point I realized that I always wanted to share my voice to impact people with my message, speak and allow people to stand in their own greatness and feel like they are good enough to have what they wanted. When I went off to New York, starting my personal development brand, I started as a Life Coach. I would get blank stares when I said that. I tried to lead with how great my life was and that I had all my stuff together but it wasn't working and nobody wanted it. One day out of frustration I said, I'm going to go to this networking event and share my story.
I walked in and shared my issues with addiction and how I overcame them. I'm successful in my career but more importantly, I wanted other people to feel like they are good enough to have what they wanted in their life. All of a sudden people were interested in what I was doing and I wasn't just a life coach. I realized this is what people wanted from me and I founded the Client Enrollment Academy and I still lead with my story as I find that's what people need these days.
You go on Facebook and everyone is tooting their own horn but people really care about not just the solution but who we are buying from. More people need to share the core of who they are not just in their struggles but in their greatness too. How do you think we got there, thinking we have to put up a facade to get people to buy from us and why is our story so important? I've gotten trapped into the 'fake it till you make it'. A lot of the time when we take someone else's mission, it's not authentic to us because it is not who we are as a person. I did that when I started Client Enrollment Academy but it wasn't working for my. My messaging is that we have a story and we want to impact the world, the money will come but that's not the root of what I want to do. I want to share the message of my story instead of what everybody else is saying.
Our story is important because the decisions we make in this world are emotional. Our buying decision is emotional. Ninety percent...
Lior Degani is the Co-founder of Swayy (Acquired by Similar Web). He mentors at Google Campus in Tel Aviv to startups with Growth and Go to Market strategy as part of the Google Launchpad program. He specializes in system engineering, growth hacking and data analysis, with over 10 years experience working in Telecom and Startup companies, as well as serving in the prestigious IDF unit 8200 - an elite intelligence unit which has spawned many successful Hi-Tech entrepreneurs over the years. He lives in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Show Notes: Fun question for you…Would you rather be a giant rodent or a tiny elephant? I would go with a giant rodent. I would rather be big among the people around me. What is it like in Israel? Israel is a tiny country in the middle east. The weather is amazing, very hot these days. Tel Aviv is a very vibrant city. Tell us about the genesis of Swayy and what you do? Around 5 years ago we had several ideas for startups. We've tried to build a start up around business networking (like a mobile App). We basically make every mistake that any start up can. There is no single mistake that you shouldn't do in the start-up play book that we didn't make.
It took us a long time to understand all the mistake that we made. We spent about 1 year doing nothing at all - spent a lot of money and our time. Luckily, we got to join a startup accelerator in Tel Aviv. A lot of people think our idea was stupid, so did we.
We started off our journey with no idea, just us, three entrepreneurs. Because we had no idea and we were part of an accelerator, we wanted to take advantage of it. Every day we had a different idea. Throughout those ideas, we tested them every few weeks. We tried different things, some of them were pretty useful and successful on a small scale. We believed in marketing back then until now. We took the challenge to build a tool for ourselves that would help us understand what our community of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn are engaging with and how can we serve them.
It was kind of a discovery of concept for business purposes for social media marketing. While building it we figured out it was actually a very good idea. We got great feedback for it, we decided to ditch every other idea that we have and launch Swayy.
This was to analyze your social profile, looking at interaction and engagement that your followers are doing on your post and provide more relevant content for you to engage with them accordingly. We launched it in September 2013. Give us an example of how to use the app that you have created? It crawls through all your posts and engagement on a semantic level. For example, if you are fashion business and you share lots of content on social media, we are able to share specific articles about shoes or Paris or Jewelry, more relevant to your specific audience and generate more engagement. What were some of the mistakes that you made in the startup phase? I'll give you three: 1. We didn't share our idea with anyone - maybe we were afraid anyone would steal our idea. We did this for a year. You should never be afraid of sharing your idea. An idea in and of itself means nothing. It's about the execution, it's about the people behind the idea. Even if someone thinks your idea is great and are going to do it themselves, if you believe in yourself you will do it better.
- We were looking to raise money from VCs and Angels but we decided to spend on our own and quit our jobs. Although it seems like a great thing to do because it means that you believe in your start up, that's wrong because you shouldn't spend money on your start up because it really gives you no other option to live. It makes you more stressful and dependent. It makes your lifespan shorter. You cannot always spend time on your startup because you're...
Lior Degani: Top 3 Startup Mistakes to Avoid, Paying it Forward at Google Campus, & Using Similar Web to engage Your Audience.
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JV Crum III is by Inc Magazine as one of the Top Business Podcasts to listen to in 2017, is Host of Conscious Millionaire, a Podcast and Nationally-Syndicated Radio Show heard by over 10 Million listeners in 186 countries. He is a speaker, coach, best-selling author, Huffington Post Columnist and Founder of ConsciousMillionaire.com and the First Million Academy. His global company provides coaching and masterminds for both small and mid-sized businesses that want to make a big impact and big profits. He is also featured in the upcoming movie, RiseUP, and holds graduate degrees in three areas: business, law and psychology.
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Show Notes:
If you had to eat a worm, how would you cook it? I would saute it in butter with some garlic and rosemary.
What inspired you to write "Conscious Millionaire"? I was looking for about 3 years going camping, etc. and asking "why am I on the planet and how can I take the talents that I have and turn to skills and put them to use and to make this a better world to help other people? I was skiing for the winter. I picked up a brochure (from the cabin), looked down and saw the word 'conscious' and in my forehead I saw 'conscious millionaire'. I got a little tingling in my spine and I said 'that's it! That's what I've been looking for. So the inspiration for the book - having an aspiration to teach people a path to make their first million that was spiritual, and socially conscious that would fulfill them. I got there at 25 with the Mercedes and the four-story home and it was great but then I felt empty as I had not gotten the fulfillment and meaning part of it all. So I put all these together so that when you build your first million you get there and you're fulfilled and feel like you're doing something that matters.
What does it mean to be conscious? - outside of being alive There are 3 different ways we can look at conscious.
Awareness, which includes, "what's the best client for me to work with? What's their top problems? What's the solution that I can best provide them? How does this mechanics actually work? How do I market? Visionary, think of Steve Jobs where he connected to a bigger vision of what we all do in terms of how we communicate with one another, and there comes the iPhones. That's the visionary leader of connecting to a better idea about the world might be. Being socially conscious - caring about your stakeholders, everybody that works with you, that you're being fair in your dealings with other people. How do I uplift my client? Create a better world - create a change in my clients.
Why are you so passionate to help 6-Figure service-businesses and coaches reach their First Million? I think it's because I grew up in a family where there are about 200 people in a little town. Nobody had any money. My parents were very strict and conservative and they didn't want to be embarrassed in the grocery store so I was taught not to ask for the candy bar. We actually didn't have that kind of money. At 5 I said, I don't think this is how I want to live and I said, 'what's the answer?' Why don't mommy and daddy don't have any money and I said oh, I'll grow up and be a millionaire.
At 25 I got there. I can tell you that making that first million is game changer, I can have a beautiful home, I can drive a Mercedes, I can go to Europe on vacation. I didn't have to worry about the things my parent had to worry about and I can focus on living my life the way that I wanted; making a bigger contribution. That first million is a game changer for people; they can send their kids to college; they don't have to worry about anything. All those things come together for them. I know how important those things are in a person's journey and I want to help them get there.
Why do some entrepreneurs reach their...
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Nicole McLaren-Campbell: How to Get and Stay Motivated, be Intentional, Train Your Mind for Success and WIN.
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Nicole McLaren-Campbell is an Educator, Motivational Speaker, Author and Entrepreneur. She operates AIM Educational Services, providing college and graduate school placement services, SAT / ACT / SSAT and GRE prep, and tutoring in high school English, Math and Science.
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Show Notes:
Fun question…would you rather be able to see the future or change the past? I guess maybe more I'd want to change the past because I have that compulsion but on the other hand I feel like even my failures and missteps have been very useful. I guess I would change the past because some things were just dumb. I would go back and fix the dumb stuff although you can find a lesson in everything. I wouldn't go back to make it perfect though because there are some things that the struggles were worth in the end.
Give us a little into your background and how you developed this fire in your belly? Some of it feels like my purpose in life, because of that I think it's a gift to me from God and I appreciate that energy. I've been very blessed to be influenced and motivated by very key people at very key stages of my life. That has given me fire and energy and I'm a student of success. I'm ready about how successful people keep their energy up because energy is such an important part of winning.
Exercise, eating properly, getting up early, praying, reading books help me. I try as much as possible to stay away from things, people and activities that suck my energy.
I spend most of my time in pursuit of what I feel I was called to do, I get energy from that because I enjoy my job and the impact that I'm able to have. I enjoy most things about my life and that gives me energy to power through the things I don't necessarily enjoy but they are part and parcel of what I'm trying to accomplish.
How important is it for us to wake up and intentional? What could be more important? There is so much going on in the world. There is a lot of distraction, noise and so many things we could be doing. It is very easy to get busy being busy. If you're not moving from a place of clarity about what the vision for yourself - aligning your values with that vision and making sure your goals are in alignment with your values and vision - then you can find yourself doing all sorts of things. You don't know what to say no to, you don't know what to say yes to, you just sort of going through the motions and you're wondering why you feel dissatisfied and you're not feeling a 100% of you. You know that there is something in you but it's not coming out because you're not being intentional. It is very important to move from that space of intention because that's how, over time, we move forward with what we want to be doing as opposed to some other agenda that someone has put forward or equally as bad just "tek weh yuh get out of life" where everyday just come at you and you in reaction mode constantly.
With the best of intentions, sometimes we get distracted how do we maintain that positive mindset? We have to build our vibes sometimes. We can't just go with the way we feel. We have to realize that we can deliberately turn that around. Repeating affirmations and practicing gratitude is important. In my book, "Make it Count", I talk about getting and staying motivated and that you have to take a very deliberate approach.
Every day I wake up, I pray first and imagine my day as to how it is going to go, thanking the Lord for things that haven't even happened yet and to put yourself in that positive mindset.
The brain naturally tends to go the negative stuff because back in the day you had you focus on surviving. Our brain is still in survival mode and programmed to go to the negative. You have to take back control, don't let your brain lead you. You have to lead from your gut and heart...
Rob Dial: How to Break Free From Your Safety Net to Live the Life You Want.
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Rob Dial is a podcaster, performance coach and speaker for 10+ years now. Throughout the course of that time he has coached thousands of people – from college students to NFL superstars. He is the magic behind MWF Motivation.
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Show Notes:
If you could have 3 wishes granted, what would they be? To change the fact that innocent being killed by older men who can't get their politics together; secondly to not have to sleep and thirdly, I wish extreme self-awareness for everybody in the world.
Take us through the journey of growing a multi-billion-dollar business It was Cutco Knives. We sold the best knives in the world in people's houses. I was a 19 years old college kid. I went in for an interview and saw there 20-21 year olds who were making a $1,000 per week by selling knives in people's houses. I didn't know anything about knives, I didn't know anything about cooking (I'm still a terrible cook at 31) but I was like if these people could do it, I could do it as well. I went in for the job really to make money. That originally attracted me. Starting at that company set me a completely different path in my life. It made me focus on personal growth and made me be the best i could be. By the time I was 21, I was promoted to run an office for them; grew it to one of the biggest offices in the United States, broke a bunch of records, trained a few thousand people. The rest as they say is history.
Was Sales something you thought you'd be good at or you said let me try this because I need the money? A little bit of both. I always wanted to be in sales because when I was younger, my father was in sales and I remember being in high school and wanted to be ca car salesman because I knew that sale people make a lot of money. I knew that I loved cars but no car place wants to hire a 16-year old kid to sell cars for them. It forced me to get out of my shell. By the time, I was 20 years old, I was interviewing people who were 40, 50, 60 years old sometimes and then running 3 day-17 hour trainings for them. It forced me to get better at my communication skills and getting in front of people and speaking. I always wanted to be in sales but didn't think I would be a great sales person because I was really shy and not very confident.
What infrastructure that were in place to make you become so good at it? Cutco had a really good training program. If you've met anyone who has ever been at Cutco for a while you'll recognize that they are usually super sharp, on point person and the reason is they recruit a lot of people and they quit because it is really a hard job. To stick there for a while says a lot. The best part was the culture. For people who worked there for a while, it turned into a bubble of positivity and personal growth and everyone talking about the books. You have 19, 20, 21-year old kids talking about the books they've read, the conferences they've been to; the money that they're investing into themselves. When I was 19, a few months after I started with them I paid $500.00 per month to have a one on one coach to make me better. They talked about how they taught skills for life.
When did you recognize the importance of feeding your mind? I ran an office for them in Florida when I was 21 years old. I started to notice that there are two different paths that I could take. When I first started at 19, I partied a lot. I started to notice that I could continue down that path and it wouldn't take me where I wanted to go in life. I could look at the people whose books I was reading, whose conferences I was going to and realize that if I start putting the right things in place right now, it could set me up to be extremely successful in life and that is the theory.
It was hard to say no when my friends would call me up to say let's go hang out....
Chris Ruggiero: A Conversation on Living ‘Between Dreams’ to ‘Just Go’.
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Chris Ruggiero does fun for a living; he is a live theater performer, podcast host and author who has been featured on Entrepreneur on Fire and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Whether he's juggling random objects on a unicycle or executing seemingly impossible tricks and stunts, nothing is off limits in his show! Thousands of audience members have been left in a state of laughter and amazement.
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What was one new experience you tried that, at the time, was completely unknown or uncomfortable to you?
To answer this question and give a background into what I do ties into the same thing. I do a live theatre show that is a one-man show, juggling, circus, variety and all kinds of crazy stuff. Just getting started with that was scary and I didn't how to do it. I started by doing small things. I started before I knew how to do it.
Take us back to when you got started, what did figuring it out meant to you at that time? My book fits into all of this as it is entitled, "Just Go". For my show, it was like first starting and create your own thing and try to get people to hire me and do a performance. Just being patient and willing to take one step at a time is really valuable. I would do shows for free because I wanted to learn how to do it. I wasn't impatient to get to it. I knew that it would be great to make a large amount of money doing shows but I wasn't ready for it yet. I was willing to start with the small shows including birthday parties, free shows, community events, retirement homes, all these shows that didn't look too glamourous looking back at them but they allowed me to develop those skills to be able to do the bigger shows. Now I perform in casinos and do the shows that are more 'brag worthy'.
Share the importance of staying in your lane and developing our craft doing the things that we love… With my show, I said, I'm here and I need to start here. You need to focus on your own thing. For example, I self-publish my book because I didn't want to sit around for two years to hear every book publisher tell me 'no'. I didn't know how to write and publish a book but I knew how to start writing. I had YouTube and internet and I research and figure out how to do it.
What has been a most terrible time for you as you enter the field of entrepreneurship? Getting inside my own head and saying am I good enough to do this? Am I qualified enough to do this? Who's going to care about this stuff that I'm creating? For me it comes from within myself. You start to find things outside yourself to reinforce that. On the other side of that it's what you're focusing on is what your brain will seek out and find.
What is the message you're sharing with your clothing brand? I'm trying to build an umbrella for all the work that I do to fall under. Between dreams is this idea of my friend Kip and I. People dream all the time, dreaming about things, talking about things. But there are certain people who do things between dreams...live, that's where life is. That's where the idea of Between Dreams came. It's an idea for people to grab a shirt and feel like they are part of a community. Things you wear tell the story of what you want to convey. It can make you feel like a different person. It can change your physical surrounding as you are behaving differently. It can change your life and change the world.
The achievement you're most proud of? Some people saw the Ellen Degeneres show as this major thing. It was awesome but it didn't change my life. I'm proud of it and the work that I did to convince them to be on their show. The overall most proud moment is just going out and keep going. Life is more about the themes that you do in life rather than the smaller picture. I have a following that read my book, listen to podcast and come see...
Lisa Rothstein has extensively worked as a copywriter and in advertising on two continents. This has been invaluable in pitching her scripts to Hollywood and as a freelance copywriter & marketing consultant in the US and other parts of the world. She helps clients hone their strategy and their brand messages. She is currently co-authoring a book called DaVinchi Dilemma, addressing the challenge of distraction caused by having too many talents and ideas.
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If you are at a friend or relative's house for dinner and you find a dead insect in your salad, what would you do? I think that I would make it go away or disappear into my napkin and pretend nothing had happened. Depending on the relative or friend I might pick the insect out of my salad and pretend to make it talk and say, "I'm really glad you've invited me to dinner, I hope I didn't eat too much." I like to be creative with what I find.
What is Copy Writing? First of all, it has nothing to do with Copyright which you hear about in the legal profession. Copy Writing has to do with writing the kind of text and content that sells your products and services. It is a little different from content writing as all copy is content but not all content is copy. For example, a blog is content but not copy; a podcast is content but not copy. Parts of the content where we may offer or sell something is considered copy. Copy is the parts of the texts and content that you use to make an offer or that you use to invite people to sign up for something leading to a sale.
There are different types of copy writing. Most copy writing has to do with direct marketing. The kind of thing where you would put on a website, in an email, or on a landing page. This is a different to what you'd see on TV. Some persons make the mistake of thinking that you have to be witty and grab attention the same way a TV commercial does.
How important it is to nail that copy to ensure our message is received in the way it was intended? It is essential and super important. At a networking event, you have a chance to explain yourself but your copy is sitting on the internet or in a letter that you sent. You're not there to help them along to figure things out. They have to get it, to understand what you're selling or what you're trying to sell them, what you're trying to do, why it is important without any help from you. That may make you feel there is a lot of pressure on you to get it right.
You don't have to be a genius. Writing in a more authentic way like you would talk is way more effective in business than to come up with just do it or some form of clever tag line.
The more problems you're solving for your customers, talk about those things that you already know how to do. But a lot of people don't want to believe it's that simple. Just record yourself talk your copy. Approach it as though you're talking to a real person because you're talking to a real person. Write as though you're talking to one person. You should hire a Copy Writer only when you know your business and you know who your ideal client is.
The importance of story-telling in copy writing? It's always been a terrific tool to used. There are a few different types of stories that you can tell. It is great because people have always loved stories. They go wild for stories as they help to create connection. When you tell stories about yourself in your copy, it connects you with your client and it gives you credibility. You can also tell stories about your clients and how they've transformed and have success stories. If you don't have any of that you can use parables and fables to make a point similar to in the bible. The idea is that a story has a beginning, middle and end. It's good to look into your business for stories that demonstrate...
Lisa Rothstein: A Look into Creating Copy that Converts to Grow Your business & Connect with Your Clients.
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Greg Walker is the only one of fifteen children to ever Graduate High School. An expert on Leadership & Success, he became a Millionaire at a young age, owning three Franchises. Known as "The Big Dreamer," he will inspire you to achieve all your Dreams or Visions.
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Show Notes:
Where is your favourite fun spot to go? I love the movies
What was your experience as a child growing up? My experience was not a great one, growing up with 15 children born to alcoholic and drug addicted parents. My mother actually stabbed me. I grew up with dysfunction. I have 14 siblings and I was the only one who graduated high school. I graduated 454 out of 455. The only reason I graduated was that my teacher changed my grades a month before graduation. She saw something in me that I did not see in myself.
How did your environment affect you mentally? People hear me speak all over the world now and can't believe that I was very shy. I didn't speak till I was eleven years old because of what I saw in my life. Five years ago, I decided I was going to speak. I joined Toastmasters through my friend and mentor Les Brown. In six months, I spoke at the World Championship Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Now people are paying me up to $20,000 to peak. I speak with Les Brown.
I opened up hundreds of restaurants, I never had meeting with my employees because I was afraid to speak; I had to delegate. Now I speak to everyone.
What is the power of a story? I did not know I why I was winning all these trophies in Toastmasters. I asked someone who believed in me why do people like me speaking and he said, "Greg, if you would just stand there, you would see that the other Toastmasters, they give speeches, you give a story and a message." I had no idea what he meant. Les Brown taught me that speeches tell, stories sell.
How do you craft your story to impact the world? The average speaker has between 2 and 5 speeches. You just craft it to where you want to go. My main story is "I am Possible", the second one is called "No Excuses", and the third one is called "I am not born to be average". I craft it to whoever wants me to speak. It is an art form and once you learn how to do it, there are a lot of people who will pay you good money.
Les Brown taught me, there is enough to go around for a million people but you've got to have the story. Les always say, don't let your speaking get in your way of the audience of what they need to hear. I don't speak to impress, I speak to inspire.
How can we use stories to help sell products or services? You've got to touch the heart. So many people sell their products instead of selling themselves. People buy into you, not your products. When you go buy a luxury car, they don't tell you about the specifications, they tell you about the experience. When you tell your story, you have to get people to buy into you, not the product. I tell people that if you are good enough, the world will see you. If you are persistent, that will trump anything.
Do you have to go through what you've been through to have a story? Everybody has a story. You don't have to have a bad story, you can use other people's story. I use other people's story all the time. The idea is to think, how can I add value to that person's life? What do they need to hear me say?
What does success means to you? Waking up; When I wake up, I have the opportunity that somebody doesn't have because they may be dying of Cancer. The Power of NOW...No Opportunity Wasted.
What piece of advice can you give for persons working towards success? My roadmap for success is CPP - the choices I made got me in a different direction that my siblings did; the people I hung out with gave me a different direction; my persistence got me into a direction. Persistence trumps any college degree. I...
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Gordon Swaby: Using Gamification Tools & Techniques to Make Learning Fun & Competitive.
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Gordon Swaby is the CEO and Founder of EduFocal Limited, an E-Learning web application for students at the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) and Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) levels. Featured on the BBC, he was a Speaker at President Obama's Global Entrepreneurship Summit at Stanford University in 2016. He is a tech trailblazer, revolutionizing the approach to education in Jamaica.
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Show Notes:
What crazy activities do you dream of trying someday? I want to do sky diving and snowboarding off a mountain.
When and why did you start EduFocal? I started in late 2011. We officially launched March 15, 2012. We just celebrated our 5th birthday. We borrow methods from video gaming and implemented it into the learning process. We use the level up system and the leader board. We offer over 15,000 test prep questions for students. They pay a subscription fee and then they start answering questions. Once they answer the question correctly, they are earning experience points and they're leveling up and winning prizes at the same time and being ranked on the leader board. That's fun for students, especially the younger ones. They find it interactive and captivating.
At the conceptualization, how did you know that this model would be effective? To be honest I didn't. We did no surveys before. It didn't cross my mind at the time to do any testing. I kind of went out on a limb, built this application and then looked for feedback afterwards. And that's a terrible idea, don't do that!
Take us through the failures… When we started out we anticipated that we would have gotten a lot of traction from the teachers as it was supposed to be teacher and student-centric. Our original plan was that teachers would come on, they would add their questions and their content. Based on the engagement of the content, they would be compensated. If you're a teacher on the platform and students are engaging your content in a big way, that would determine how much you're being paid at the end of the month. We saw that a lot of teachers weren't trained to use computers or they weren't interested. They were indifferent to the entire thing so we had to shift that model a little bit and focus more on it being student-centric. This was a big shift or a pivot into focusing on something else. We should have at least went out and spoken to the teachers first to get feedback to determine if this is something they would have been interested in. Another one is that I hired too early and hired the wrong people. I wasted a lot of money ‘un-learning'. I think I was caught up in the hype to say that I have a team. I'm happy that I learnt those lessons early.
What are some of the elements that you look for in a team? We look for people who are committed to change; to work on something that is not easy but is rewarding and fulfilling work. I prefer to work with younger people that are not as hardened in their ways. I look for people who are go-getters who can take initiative. I look for entrepreneurial people.
How did you get buy-in from the students? Before we got buy-in from the students we had to get buy-in elsewhere. We needed teachers, so we changed the way we were engaging them. I worked on getting credibility in the market place. People saw the media as validation for what you're doing; people take the media seriously and that give you credibility. The awards did that as well to validate – my first big award was the PSOJ's 50 Under 50 Award a couple months after I started EduFocal and that set things in motion for me. That has been my strategy from day 1. We've been featured on BBC, the UK Guardian, Virgin, Richard Branson has mentioned me in articles he's written, we've been featured in the Trinidad Guardian, Trinidad Express and so on helping to...
Andrew McCauley is ranked #17 ‘Most Influential Social Media Marketer" by BuzzSumo in Nov, 2016; he is one of the top 100 Most Influential Twitter Users by Forbes, He is an Amazon best Selling Author and consults all types of Businesses on their Social Media and Online Strategy. His customized strategies have continually seen between 300-500% growth in traffic to business websites. He is also the Co trainer and founder of the Digital Traffic Institute and AutoPilot Your Business, helping businesses make money from their websites.
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What is your hidden talent? I used to be able to put a bunch of coins on my elbow and flip them off and catch them. In fact, I think I have the Australian record for it at one stage (unofficially).
How do we make money online? There are a lot of ways to do that. The first thing you want to have something that is valuable that people want. The next part is getting people to know that you've got a product to sell. It seems easy but it is a lot more complex than that.
Would you say it is more challenging to operate a business online rather than from a physical space? I would agree. If you've got a shop, you put it front of a certain foot traffic. You know that there is a certain traffic that goes up and down on a regular basis. Whereas online you could be in the middle of nowhere or you could be in the middle of busy main stream. It all depends on how you get your message out and how people find you.
Product versus service, which is easier to build online? It depends on the service. As long as the service is one that people need all the time. There are a lot of products that people want all the time. A product can be a little more challenging because you've got to build the product in the first place whereas a service is what you know, the knowledge is in your head. If you're a great dancer you can teach people to dance; if you're a great plumber you can teach people to do that sort of work because it's the knowledge in your head. Whereas in creating a product you need to get that knowledge out of your head ad create it into a tangible thing that people can touch whether it's a video or downloadable PDF sheet, something that people can touch. You either got the knowledge in your head or out of your head.
How do you build awareness by building your list? Make sure you've got somewhere to collect that list from. It should be on every page on your website to collect that email address for people that are visiting your website. Once they visit your website, they could disappear and you never see them again, you'll never know who they are. Always be collecting an email address from somewhere. You've got to make sure that you are getting out to as many people as targeted as possible. You could be out there and getting on Facebook and saying there's 1.7 billion people on Facebook and I'm out posting every day but nobody is coming or I'm going to the local Chamber and I'm speaking. But maybe you're not speaking to the right people, maybe the people at the Chamber are not the right people; maybe the people on Facebook are not the right people.
It is very important to know exactly who your target market is and where they hang out. If they don't hang out on Facebook don't waste your time on Facebook. Maybe they're on Snap Chat, maybe they're on Instagram; maybe they're not on any of those platforms. Maybe there on specific niche platforms that only that industry hang out on. You really got to do your homework and know everything about your own Avatar of your favourite customer.
How do we begin to narrow down our Avatar, and get detailed? Your service is not for everybody. You've got to really niche down and ask specific questions about the group that you're trying to help. Then you start to know...
Andrew McCauley: How to Make Money Online, Engage with Your Audience and Build Your List.
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Professor James Conley serves on the faculty of both the Kellogg School of Management and the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. He is a faculty contributor in the Kellogg Center for Research in Technology & Innovation and serves as a Faculty Fellow at the Segal Design Institute (NU IDEA). He is also serving as a Visiting Professor in the chair of technology and innovation management at the WHU in Germany. Beyond Northwestern, he served as an appointed member on the United States Department of Commerce Trademark Public Advisory Committee to the Patent and Trademark Office and is a Charter Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. In 2017, he became a member of the editorial board at the California Management Review.
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If given a chance, which person would you like to be for a day? Or who would you like to exchange roles with?I would like to be Mark Zuckerberg for a day because I would like the understand the nature of the social engagement that he manages uniquely on the Facebook platform. I would like to see how he is managing the uniqueness of all that to the benefit of, not just the people that work at Facebook nor the people that participate on Facebook, but for people like you and I who are relative strangers, but we seeing the world engage on this platform in a way that's brought us all much closer together.
When we talk about intellectual property, what are we really talking about? What we are talking about, are things that are established by a nation's government. Laws that are established by a nation's government that are designed to help people who innovate, people who actually come up with new concept.
There are various modes of legal protection to help entrepreneurs compete when they decide to do something different than everyone else in their field of business. That difference usually requires some investment. It may be a difference that brings about some form of technological solution; it may be a difference that brings about some new cultural narrative; it may be a difference that brings about some form of product that has unique branding and it may be a difference that that is simply taking something that the entrepreneur knows, that not too many other people know. What I've just described are domains of property that relate to things like patent, copyright, trademarks and trade secrets.
I'm thinking specifically of the artiste who influenced me when I was younger, Bob Marley. This man has created a great legacy of cultural expression. He is protected by a Copyright that is an intellectual property form. That allows him and his estate to capture some value from the work that he put in from those beautiful expressions of his youth that in some sense give some foundation to what Jamaica is today.
Are you saying that the laws that govern intellectual property differ from territory to territory?
The world that we live in is essentially one that follows a guideline of self- determination. Jamaica makes its own laws like Tunisia makes its own laws. They choose their own government Just like the United States, just like Cuba. That means if the government chooses to have intellectual property, that's their choice. They generally try and do this because it is good for the entrepreneurs like you and the audience of this podcast. The governments generally try to help entrepreneurs, they want to give them advantages so they create these laws.
The World Intellectually Property Office (WIPO) - an entity in Geneva which operates in the same way for example as the World Health Organization operates, is trying to makes these intellectual property laws similar across the globe so it easy for entrepreneurs to capture their property in multiple countries. If you come...
Professor James Gerard Conley: A Conversation on Leveraging Intellectual Property as a Business Growth Strategy.
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Michael Pryor: Using the digital ‘sticky notes’, Trello, to organize your daily activities.
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Michael Pryor is the co-founder of Trello, the collaboration tool used by millions to organize and prioritize projects using boards, lists, and cards. He's also the co-founder of Fog Creek Software for Project Management; he currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters.
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Show Notes:
If you were stranded on a desert island, what three items would you want to have with you? Snorkel fins as I'm not such a great swimmer, a dog to keep me company and a guitar which would take me a long time to learn.
What is the Unique Selling Proposition of Trello? Persons were using sticky notes on their walls. Historically we had built a lot of tools for a much more structured project management and we were thinking about how easy it was for people to use these sticky notes. It helps them organize their thoughts. There is something about being able to see it in front of your face. We tried to map that. It's not like a digital sticky note but it is taking that metaphor into the software world. You create these boards, you put your digital sticky notes, you organize them into lists so people can see where you are, where you were and where you are going. It basically gives you a map for what you're working on.
Did you know this would have been a winner? We spent a lot of time building software tools for other developers and this was one of the first tools we build where we wanted to build something for a much wider and broader audience. It was a big bat for us. We thought of building a software that 100 million people can use and it seemed ridiculous at the time. Now we've had 20 million people signed up to use Trello.
At the time, we put it out there and we launched it Tech Crunch Disrupt. We told people about it at the competition that we came in second. The huge spike in sign-ups came from that. Those who knew us at the time weren't very technical in nature. People were writing blogs on how they use Trello to plan their wedding, run their marketing campaign and recruit people for their teams. These are examples that we hadn't thought of before-hand but were perfect examples of all the different ways that you could use this application. Persons were writing these blog posts on their own without us asking them to. That's when it started to click that we're on to something here. These people are so excited about what we are doing that they are willing to market to their own channels and tell their friends and the people that follow them about this product without us even getting involved. That's 20 million people have been word of mouth.
What were the thoughts that went through your mind during the competition, recognizing you did not come in first place? This was about 5 or 6 years ago. We had a different story than just being at the completion. We had been making software and had a software company for 10 years before that and this was one of the products that we made. We were funding the development of Trello through the sales of some of the other products we were selling, unrelated to Trello. We weren't in a typical scenario where we had to win the competition in order to get the funds to continue the company. This happened much later in our lifecycle of our software development career. Trello and Stack Overflow were joint ventures with Fog Creek. Those super successful and well know products came much later in our history.
We took a lot of the lessons learnt over the first decade and applied them. We made many different software products over the years. Some were the right product at the wrong time, or the right product marketed to the wrong people or the right idea but built in the wrong way. There were a lot of failures along the way. What seemed like an over-night success was actually a really long journey.
What were some of the lessons...
Tyrone Wilson Founder, President & CEO of eMedia Interactive - a digital media, advertising & training company powered by technology, creativity and innovation.
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Show Notes:
If you had a time machine that would work only once, what point in the future or in history would you visit? Why? I would say the'70s in Jamaica. I think that's a period where music and cultural space began to take shape. It would have been quite an experience to have existed in that period.
What was childhood like for you? Childhood was fun; I grew up in the Inner City, Kintyre, Papine (Jamaica). It was one of the most memorable moments of my life just being free, roam around. I'm at the river, camp and playing every sport that I came across. Just experiencing that side of life prepares me for everything that I face today. My childhood experience was a well-rounded one.
What was your thinking like about your own childhood then? I always embraced it. One of the things that I learnt growing up especially being in an inner-city community is that you have to work twice as hard as the average person who didn't grow up in such an environment. You have a lot that you're trying to achieve. One of those is to get out of the community and into something that presents more opportunities for you. I knew that the foundation wasn't as strong but I had to work hard just to set a foundation trying to achieve what comes after.
Were you A-Student? I've always been up and down. In primary school I was one of the top students. In my class I was at least in top 5. When I went to Jamaica College for the first 3 years I was mediocre academically. In 4th form, I decided to take it more seriously. I graduated as the top student. I always had it in me but never really embraced it, only if it is competitive that's when I flourished.
What light bulb went off in your head when you decided to do things differently? It was competition or a challenge. My father instituted a thing when we started travelling. He wouldn't buy any shoes for my brother and I above the price of our average. If my average was 40, I'd get a pair of $40.00 shoes and the shoes we wanted was up to $90.00 (USD). Of course, we had to get good average to be able to get shoes like Timberland. That started pushing me. In 4th form, I had an accounting teacher (Devon Lawrence). who, like me, loved competition and he understood and figured out how to work with boys in an all boys' school to get them to perform academically. He instituted a very competitive system. His system was a test every month along with our course work. The person who comes first is the Prime Minister so he gets a special seat at the front and he also gets an orange juice from the person who came in last in the test. The Prime Minister had his cabinet in the front which consisted of students who also got high grades. The Opposition consisted of those who got lower grades. That motivated.
It transcended beyond accounts. It motivated me to be a top student in everything else. In 6th form, I was the first student to get accepted an unconditional acceptance at the University of the West Indies.
How did starting your own business come about? I've always wanted to become an entrepreneur. I think it started as early as primary school because my father always used to have business cards and letterheads. His business cards would say 'business man'. The business name is Rolex after his name Roland. As a boy who looked up to his father, when they asked in school what wanted to be I would say, businessman. It has always been in my mind to become that. It stayed there and even though the primary objective changed early (at one point I wanted to become a Lawyer and an Accountant), the fundamental principle of it all was that I even if I'm a Lawyer I wanted to own...
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Amar Vyas: Beta-test your Podcast on WhatsApp as you create branded Podcasts to increase your revenue.
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Amar Vyas is the Co-Founder of Kamakshi Media, creator of Baalgatha- Podcast of Classic Childrens' stories, and author of the Amol Dixit series of books. He creates branded Podcasts for his clients to increase their revenue.
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If you could eliminate one thing from your daily schedule, what would it be and why? Once you enter the bedroom the cell phone enters airplane mode. The goal is to have no cell phones inside the bedroom.
Branded Podcast? The word Kamakshi has several meanings depending on who you talk to. It can mean love, the Goddess of love or it can mean wealth. We wanted to share knowledge and create wealth in the form of knowledge. I've been listening to podcasts from about 2005. When I was applying to business schools, I used to listen to podcasts from Harvard Business School and London Business school, etc. They would talk about the application process, courses to take, career choices, etc.
I used to head Amazon fulfillment centre in India. It wasn't exciting me anymore. I wanted to do something to let us feel we were doing something great (my wife and me), and that we both enjoy doing. We don't come from a technology background. My wife has been insurance for many years. It was a great opportunity to learn a lot of skills.
When we started out I was using literally $100 recording set up. My biggest investment was a $70 microphone. I used a 10-year old laptop to record the first 100 episodes. We wanted to find out what it takes to work out a frugal sort of set up.
Setting up a Podcast A podcast is on demand audio. The number 1 question I get asked is, "What is a podcast; followed by how do you make money? That's where branded podcast comes into the picture. It's been a short learning curve. It's no different than launching a business. I like to answer the 6 questions of who, what, when, where, why, and how. Whether it should be 1 show or multiple shows. You should be very clear why you're launching this show.
If you're an author, are you using it to grow your audience or connect with your readers? Then comes the format; there are multiple formats for a podcast, should it be discussion base or interview based; should that be like be news and opinion based; industry trends and analysis or completely different from any of these that we talk about.
Next, should it be a single host or multiple hosts? After that comes the duration...5 minutes, 20 minutes. What about the frequency...daily, monthly. There are no right or wrong answers.
The number 1 question is your audience. Why should they be spending so much time listening to the content that you're producing?
Then there is the technology part of it. How do I record? Do I use Skype? I have a blog post titled 7 different ways of recording podcasts online. Which method do I follow?
What are the most typical ways recording... If it is an interview-based show, I like to make it a no-brainer for the guest...my top 3 choices are Skype, Zencastr and Clean Feed. A lot of people in India love to record their podcast using cellular phones. Clean Feed works very well on chrome browser. The advantage of using Skype is that it is easy for the majority of people. The advantage of using Zencastr is that you can record using your web browser so that you don't have to install any software and most important it can do some of the basic audio processing on its own. the sweetest thing is that you can save your file to your dropbox account so you automatically have it backed up in the cloud.
You Beta-tested on Whatsapp...take us through the process… The philosophy we operate on is to make the content a no-brainer for the listener.
The number 1 App for download in India is WhatsApp. I didn't have to teach anything. I thought what if I send these contacts information about...
Rebecca Clio Gould is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Qigong and Meditation Teacher, Sexual Awakening for Women Facilitator, and an Award-Winning Author of The Multi-Orgasmic Diet. She has been running her own business, Elemental Harmony, PLLC.
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If you could buy any island in the world, how would you describe your island? Full of trees, quiet and beautiful.
What are some of the underlying reasons why some women are not achieving empowered lives to begin with? I've just encountered in my life and with clients and students that there can often be a feeling of something missing in your life. They are unfulfilled, unsatisfied. I find helping other women and even how to get in touch with my own emotions fulfilling. How to get more in touch with my body; how to cultivate sexual energy and sensuality and self-love; how that lead to feeling more fulfilled.
Were you at some point experiencing a lack of empowered living? Yes, it started with my own need for empowerment and growing; feeling disconnected with my own sexuality; having body image issues and other struggles. From a young age, I was always curious and open; curious about sex and sexuality. At young adult, I began to do things that helped me feel better and I knew I wanted to help other women in that way too.
How do you help women overcome struggles with body image? In my book, I have over eighty practices. I teach ways to cultivate more self-love, energy and sensuality. It depends on the women; what her struggle is and why she is having it; what kind of practice would work best for her. I feel a good foundation is self-love and self-knowledge, just getting intimate with yourself.
Loving yourself is important? One of my favourite practices for myself, and to teach has to do with looking in the mirror and really taking in your own beauty because so many people struggle with that. It can actually feel very uncomfortable in the beginning. Sometimes it makes them cry and feel uncomfortable. But it is such a powerful practice to be able to look in the mirror and accept and embrace who you are inside and out.
How can women ensure that they quiet their minds and to be themselves? A lot of people talk about meditation and mindfulness. I do teach Qigong which is about cultivating energy. It's an ancient practice based on traditional Chinese medicine. The idea that there is this vital life energy inside us and around us and in all our movements and breathing techniques, even during tension to breathe in fresh energy and send out any stagnancy.
What is mindfulness and how can it help to balance your life? Mindfulness is being mindful; aware, conscious attention to what's going on. Being present - not just going through things in a mechanical robotic, auto pilot way. When you do that it can actually bring a lot more clarity and power to what you're doing. You can also feel more enjoyment and more relaxed and be present in what you are doing.
How can not paying attention to your body and what your feeling affect your outcome? The tendency to eat foods that are not healthy or not eat enough. Some people tend to under eat when they are wrapped up in the hustle and bustle, and some people tend to over eat quick, fast food. That can affect your clarity, your mental capacity, it can affect your mood. It can create a feeling of stress and be in a survival mode rather than to relax and enjoy your life.
What piece of advice do you have for people in the category of being head cook and bottle washer? I tend to take time in the morning to do a mindfulness practice like journaling and Qigong or journaling and meditation or yoga. One thing that can be really helpful for people who are very busy to schedule in just a few minutes several times throughout...
Rebecca Clio Gould: Paying attention to what’s going on, being mindful and practicing self-love.
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LaToya Fonville: Writing the Vision for Your Life and be Disciplined enough to achieve it.
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LaToya Fonville is a dynamic Transformational Speaker and leader with over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship and business. She has a unique ability to go into an organization and increase productivity through Goal Setting, as well as through her excellent Money and Financial Management skills.
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If you could be in the movie of your choice, what movie would you choose and what character would you play? The Pursuit of Happiness...Will Smith.
Why would you want to play Will? It's a realistic depiction of the struggles, the hardship, the disappointments that you go through as an entrepreneur. Will Smith in that movie depicts the drive that you need in order to be successful. You have to be discipline, you have to be relentless, you have to persevere, you have to endure, to overcome, to overtake. There are some giants that you have to face when trying to pursue destiny. God has a plan for each of our lives but the enemy also has a plan and his plan is to steal, kill and destroy our destiny. When you want to pursue happiness, when you want to pursue that thing which you have been created to do, you're going to have to face a lot of giants.
As an expert in Financial & Money Management & Goal Setting...why do we need to set goals? I'm a Kingdom entrepreneur; a lot of foundations and principles I use and how I establish my business have been based on the word. In Habakkuk, it says "write the vision make it plain". I have to have a goal, a road map, directions to get from one place to the next. When you set a goal, you have to begin with the end in mind. Along the way, I will need steps to take me to the destination. When you set goals you are threading on unfamiliar territory. You need to know that on my destination there is going to be some detours but I know that although I have some road blocks and accidents along the way, I have a GPS to tell me what my next step is. If you fail to plan you plan to fail. Not only do I goal set in business, I do that for personal life, my career, my attitude, my relationships, for my ministry. I goal set in every area of my life.
What areas of our lives do we need to set goals? Every area of or lives. Before I got married to my husband, we sat down and created a roadmap for our household. We came together and set goals. You have to set goals if you want to be successful in every area of your life. Every area of your life where you don't set goals or you don't have a vision statement for that, expect confusion, expect hardship, expect frustration.
How important is a Vision Statement in the goal setting process? The bible says without a vision people perish. Part of what I do is help people who feel stuck in their jobs, people who are aspiring entrepreneurs and visionaries, and people who have a vision, to go from stuck to unstuck. Unfortunately, 90% of society have dreams but they don't have a vision statement. They don't see how it can come to pass and so they prostitute their talents on a job that doesn't fulfill them. If you don't have a vision you're going to die. I'm not talking about a physical death; hopelessness is death. When you're living life just to pay the bills to run that cycle of getting up, going to work, come home to watch TV to go to sleep to get up and go to work again, it's a cycle and you're not fulfilling your purpose. God created every one of us with a unique assignment and calling, if you're not fulfilling purpose or vision you die.
How do we set goals for optimum results? I like to go with the SMART system...when you set a goal you have to be specific. If you're setting financial goals, you have to be specific. For example, if I want to replace my monthly income to bring in $600 per month by the next 6 months, it's measurable and attainable and within a specific time....
Dr. Vernet Joseph is America's #1 Potential, Passion & Productivity Speaker, Strategist & Consultant. A bestselling author of multiple books, he is the founder and CEO of Live To Produce Enterprises and President of Gigaré Lifestyle Magazine. He is also recognized as one of the top 40 Productivity Experts to follow on twitter since 2012, Executive Professional of the Year & recently named Black Wall Street Phoenix Arizona Entrepreneur of the Year for 2016.
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What is your favourite movie of all time? Coming to America - it's one of the all-time greatest with Mr. Eddie Murphy. Eddie Murphy must have played about 6 different characters in the movie. One of the other reasons why I love it so much is that it speaks to productivity. Not only is it comical but it makes so much sense business wise as well.
How did you become such a Productivity Evangelist? All my life I have had the entrepreneurial bug. I have been around some great people; I've had some great opportunities, great mentors in my life. I Grew up on the streets of Miami, Florida. My parents are from Haiti. All my life I've had the opportunity to seek after my goals. Very early on in my life I needed a MAP (mentality, attitude and focus) which is like a GPS. When you have the right mentality, you have the right attitude and the right perspective on life it is easy to navigate through life. Many people ask, "How did you do it so early?" I am one of those people, when I look around me, I'm a sponge, I'm a life-long learner. I don't like to make mistakes. When I see people make mistakes I like to write that down in my book so I not only learn from the good that people do but I also learn from their mistakes. My life has truly been a wonderful blessing simply because I'm in tuned to my surrounding. Life is going to happen to us all but the question is what do we do with it. What is your perspective?
Where other people gave me encouragement or motivation or even when they were trying to discourage me I used that as fuel for me to actually blast off with my potential, passion, and productivity. That's how it all started for me at a young age.
Your definition of productivity and why are you so passionate about it? Productivity has thousands of different definitions but for me it is simply doing more with less. Getting the job done the right way in as less time as possible. It is a lifestyle, not just a mindset or a fad. It tells or shows people that you have endless possibilities. There are multiple avenues to get to a destination but what is the most productive way to get to a destination. That's where life truly is different. I talk about it often because it is the only thing I know. Finding and helping people to live their best life, enabling them to do their place of passion. For me that's what true life is all about.
What would you say to us to not be distracted? Productivity is a state of mind, it must be perceived as achievable prior to it being achieved. It cannot be achieved if you're not focus. This is what I often use with my clients - Fixed Focused and Dedicated. Without focus, it is impossible to see a destination; it's impossible to see a route, to get from point A to B unless you're willing to wander. Wandering means you don't know where you're going, you're just walking. It's frustrating to want to get somewhere without having the coordinates to get there. It's called wasted space, wasted time. When you get laser focused, it helps you to cut down on that time. It teaches you to do more by doing less. Today we have the Global Positioning System (GPS) because somebody took the time to be laser focused on every destination that gave the steps, tools and strategy to get there even if you didn't know how and as entrepreneurs, business owners, productivity...
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Kemal Brown: See your highest self and work daily to become that person.
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Kemal Brown is a passionate entrepreneur, motivational speaker and a consultant who help firms build brand equity & create wealth through his firm Digita Global Marketing Ltd.
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What is your favourite thing to do in your downtime? My favourite thing to do is read. Reading is such a vital part of success. When I can sit alone and relax my mind I love to read and go to the beach though I don't do the two things at the same time.
What is one of the books you have read that stood out for you? Definitely two - Ed Catmull's Creativity Inc, that book blew my mind; I love Pixar movies - I'm a big animated movie fan...Ratatouille is my stuff. The book is really about corporate culture and how do you really build a great company. The next book deals with personal finances, the Richest Man in Babylon. The ideas really revolutionalizes how I saw finances, how I saw work. It has translated into a level of success for me.
What accounts for your success? I think all things flow from the mind. Our value proposition is trying to understand people and to understand that there is only one boss and that's the client. I try to stay on the cusp on anything new in digital media. Our sole value proposition is our commitment to excellence, which is our core philosophy. Kaizen - caring about the team which is so very important. As a young company, resources are limited but we do simple things like birthdays, game nights to try to spur feelings of affinity and culture; esteem within the team so that they can deliver the best results. Our work ethic, attitude towards maintaining a growth mindset so that we keep learning and keep honing our craft, attitude towards how we treat our team members and our clients as they are important and our attitude towards communication and our core value of excellence.
How important is it to focus on customer needs? As a young CEO, being able to temper your ego is important. Some companies treat the clients as though they have to do business with you. That's not true. Customers have many choices and they choose to do business with you. The real delineator is how you treat the customer. At all times, we must maintain professionalism when relating to your customer. Show them that you care. Don't see them as money. Seeing my clients' business grow warms my heart. I started Digita with the mindset to elevate the design space using the power of digital media to augment your brand. The first cheque that I got started the company...
You don't scale off getting big deals but by getting recurring customers. I started doing thank you cards for birthdays, etc, to show that we care beyond just getting their money. Small tokens showing appreciation made a difference. It's about helping people.
Is digital marketing replacing traditional media? There is a dynamic interplay happening and you have to assess digital media looking at the adoption curve and generation groupings because generations take in info differently. Digital media really represents change. The internet came along having this set of network...all these websites are kind of disconnected, you have to find your way to them. The distinction between digital media and primarily social media is you're on one platform. You have these networks, people already live there. We have 7-second attention spans. How do you penetrate the minds of people multitasking and operating in a multi-screen environment?
Facebook, if you're watching a video, you can see the minute or the second that that video peaked in terms of viewership. Facebook is giving you actionable data that you can draw inferences and then make informed decisions to optimize your marketing. Facebook has the most sophisticated advertising technology in terms of interest based targeting. They have a plethora of tools....
Dr Will Mooreland: Get CLARITY, seek ACCOUNTABILITY and analyze the RESULTS.
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What's your story? I'm originally from Compton, California; it was known as a pretty bad place. Back in the 80s when I grew up there it was known as the worst city in America. They literally called it a war zone. We were surrounded by gangs, drug dealers, etc. I was raised by a single mother. I met my father when I was 7 years old and he was serving time in a California State penitentiary. He got there because he was one of California's biggest drug dealers at the time. Fortunately, your start doesn't have to determine your finish. I did get in trouble but I encountered what I called a disruptor. All throughout our lives, we will find people come into our lives to disrupt us if we are going the wrong way. My first disruptor was a California State Judge. He said, "young man you are going nowhere fast and I'm going to give you an opportunity to transform your life".
When did you decide to change? The military sent me to Germany. I began to experience a lot of firsts - the first time being away from home, the first time being in another city, the first time being in another country. Even though I was 8,000 miles away physically, mentally I was still in Compton, California. I ended getting in trouble again where I met my second disruptor. He told me, "young man you're getting ready to mess up your life but I'm not going to kick you out, I'm going to allow you to come work for me and I'm going to mentor you". One of the first things he asked me was, "What are you going to do with this opportunity?" That was the very first time anyone ever posed that question to me. Where did I see myself going? Where did I want to be in life? He sat me down and made me think about my life. I grew up in an environment where I didn't think I would make it to my 18th birthday. I didn't think beyond my 18th birthday. I never thought about my future and this Sergeant Major, Sergeant Melvin Babbs, made me started to think about my future.
What's your mission? My mission is simple, it is to help as many serious entrepreneurs gain clarity and how to help them live their best lives. Our company provides strategy & solutions to help them create their best lives.
Using a CAR to get to where you want to go When we think about Clarity, Action, Result, one of the first things we have to ask ourselves is, "What does my future look like?" We have to realize that each and every one of us lives in 3 dimensions, our past, present and future. When we look at these 3 dimensions, we have to ask, " What is my reality for my future?" "What do I want to look like?" What happens to most of us is that we begin to look at our past which is always with us. When we begin to talk about our future we often go back to the past to look for qualifications meaning, wow, "Can I really do this?" We gave to get clear on our past. What part of our past support this new future that you want.
I learnt from my past that women are strong...this is the aspect of my past that I brought into my present. It was an advantage for me. I learnt how to make a dollar go really far. I learnt how to sacrifice and learnt how to go without for a long time.
I also recognized that I will make mistakes and so I have to bring accountability into my life. Accountability is what we called coaches and mentors and people to help us along the way. Once I decided what my future was going to be, I say, "Who do I need in my life that...
Ingrid Riley is a trailblazer in the field of tech. An Award-winning Blogger, she is the founder of Silicon Caribe and Co-Founder and Chief Digital Strategist at getCONNECTID. She is also the leading lady behind many Meetups+ Pitch events, 3 Caribbean Tech Conferences, 3 Caribbean-wide Hackathons, a few Mobile App Competitions, Online Twitter Chats and Startup Weekends.
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If you were really hungry and really, really sleepy and you had to choose only one, which would you choose? Would it be sleep or would it food?
I’ll definitely do the food. Because the food would probably help me to sleep better because you can’t really sleep well if you’re hungry if your belly is like rumbling.
Who is Ingrid Riley?
Just somebody who is curious, love to experiment, love to get to know people, love to read, love to observe individuals, love to travel. I definitely have a thing for travelling. If I don’t travel, my skin starts to itch.
So now, let’s get a little digital. How were you able to get started in this somewhat predominantly male-oriented field?
I never thought that would—I have no other intention just to simply follow what I was curious and passionate about. I was an investigative journalist. And when I kind of reached as far as I could and having been surrounded by technology. And I just kind of fell in love and fell really hard. Coming from that thought tradition and media background, I was looking at online media. Because of all of that exposure, I started my first company, which was called Maverik Media.
What were some of the bumps in the road that you encountered?
I’ll choose one from the early days. Because I had this internet guide, it was my then business partner, I said, “Hey, I don’t know how to do this. Can you help me? Let’s put it together.” Because of that, she was also part of Maverick Media and we like doing things like email, newsletters or stuff that we are learning and sending out to people that we knew. We were recruited by this American dot-com called HomeView.com And so we put Maverick Media on ice to go and join this team in the hope of, you know, the whole thing of you joining a team. You get shares. We’re going to go IPO, you know, instant millionaire, right? The dot-com bubble popped. I led myself to be fired and went back to Maverick Media afterwards.
The thing that I learned from that is never put your own company on hold to go and work for somebody else unless you were at the centre of negotiating and really negotiate terms that are actually really good for you. I think we’re just kind of happy to be there, happy to learn, happy to be part of this thing without actually thinking about the business aspect of it carefully and recognise when a shark comes and knock on your door. Don’t put your company on the ice. Learn how to negotiate better. Don’t do things that are against your value system because it’s always going to come and bite you.
The second lesson I’ve learned recently is in this whole process of being involved in kick-starting the Jamaican tech entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem here and the Caribbean as well, I learnt to say no and always take care of myself.
How important is it for entrepreneurs and even persons who are considering entering entrepreneurship to follow their instinct?
It is the number one thing. It comes down to trusting yourself as an entrepreneur who tends to see things differently, tends to see things before others.
Well, let’s look at the flipside note, alright? When you create a product or a service or whatever it is, you become so intimately attached to it and you take it too personal to the extent that you refuse to listen to others. I know what is best for me.
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John Lee Dumas: Master productivity, discipline and focus.
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John Lee Dumas is the host of EOFire, an award-winning Podcast where today's most successful Entrepreneurs are interviewed 7-days a week. He is undisputedly the heavyweight champion in the ring of Podcasting, interviewing over 1400 Entrepreneurs. EOFire has over 1 million monthly listens.
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What is your favourite thing to do when you're not working? Lay by my pool and read a fiction novel
What problem did you want to solve when you began your podcasting journey? I love listening to podcasts; being able to press play when I want to, have targeted On Demand free contents being piped through my ear-buds at any time of the day was just awesome for me. A lightbulb went off for me and I said well I wanted to have a daily show that goes out and interview successful entrepreneurs and tell their stories that I can learn from them. I wanted to find a daily show and that did not exist. I said wow that's a huge void in the marketplace. Why don't I step into that void and create that Daily Show? That was almost five years ago. We are approaching 1600 episodes to date over 45 million listens and it's a multimillion-dollar year business net profit.
Many persons in the Caribbean are still unsure of what a Podcast is...What is a Podcast? I'm excited to bring me a little more awareness of this great medium of podcasting to the Caribbean and other countries that may not be quite as aware of this form of audio content as other places so for me you know podcast is just in the audio format as core is a way that you can get out there and find shows that are very targeted.
What is the Freedom Journal and what gap did you identify in the market? It's exactly one year ago to the day we launched the Freedom Journal on Kickstarter and what the Freedom Journal is it was basically a solution to a problem that my listeners of EOFire were having. My listeners are saying John, we see that you're interviewing a successful entrepreneur every single day what do these words have in common that makes them so successful and doing a lot of thinking, I realised it was knowing how to set and accomplish goals. Those who are struggling, are struggling with that very thing. I took the year off in 2015 to sit down and study goal setting and everything in between until I mastered it and created a step by step resource to accomplish that one goal in 100 days so we can start a chain reaction of awesome and amazing.
If you were supposed to share one point so when we to consider when you're setting a goal, what would that be? When it comes to setting a goal it has to be SMART i.e Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. I teach you at the beginning of the journal how to set a SMART goal and for a lot of us at the first time that we've ever set a SMART goal and already you're ahead of 99 percent of goal setters out there that don't even know what it is or never really sat down at the 100-day step-by-step plan to accomplish that SMART goal.
And you followed up with the Mastery Journal for productivity, discipline and focus? The Mastery Journal which is all about you the individual mastering productivity mastering discipline and mastering focus in 100 days and that's what the journal is - a system, and every single day you'll learn how to master these three skills; you'll get more done in one day then you use to get done all week just simply by following the system because again I took an entire year, all of 2016 this time to become a master myself within these three skills now I know how to be productive, I know how to be disciplined, I know how to be focused.
What would you say to creatives who just can't seem to stay focus for extended periods of time on any one project? Don't be hard on yourself, don't think there's something wrong with...
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