Connection Loop with Ruben Dua

Your best marketing isn't you paying for all of your brand's ads. It's when your customers tell others you're who they're doing business with—word of mouth. And the only way to make that happen is to create an experience that makes them want to talk about you. This is sage advice offered by Shep Hyken. Shep is a customer service and experience expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of seven books on delivering amazing customer service, managing the customer experience, and creating customer loyalty. For the last 40 years, he has dedicated his time to creating that customer experience that gets people to want to come back. If you're searching for ultimate guidance on how to build loyal relationships with your customers, listen to this friendly conversation between Ruben and Shep. Stick around to learn about the Six Convenience Principles that Shep has identified for setting yourself apart from the competition. Visit dubb.com/cl-podcast for more episodes. The story continues on dubb.com. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dubbapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dubbapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dubbapp Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dubb/ Medium: https://medium.com/@rubendua TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dubbapp --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

Are you a sales or marketing leader trying to get people to contact you (instead of the other way around)? Listen to this episode of the Connection Loop podcast with marketing leader, Shane Barker, to learn how to go from interceptor to influencer. Topics include podcasting, public speaking, events, networking, and marketing. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dubbapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dubbapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dubbapp Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dubb/ Medium: https://medium.com/@rubendua TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dubbapp --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

Learn about podcasting, events, networking, and mompreneurship with Reena Friedman Watts on Connection Podcast by Dubb. The story continues on dubb.com. Sign up for a Dubb account today and get a free trial at dubb.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

What are your favorite topics to discuss?: SALES CONFIDENCE! Music and the Quantum Field Easily create actionable videos with Dubb (https://dubb.us/uewsb) to get more engagement, bookings, and sales. Dubb is a mobile + desktop video platform that makes it easy to share actionable videos via email, LinkedIn, SMS, and more to grow your business and accomplish your goals. Learn more at https://dubb.us/uewsb --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

Listen to this podcast to learn how to get started Anything related to sales (prospecting through to closing) Entrepreneurship and running your own small business Mental health growth mindset "Why," Core Values, and Goals. Listen to the full podcast here. The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

As Jason Duncan earned his master's in education in 2007, he fell in love with teaching and pursued it as a career. Unfortunately, due to the Great Recession, he soon found himself unemployed. Despite not having a solid entrepreneurial vision, he started a business. Jason became an “accidental” entrepreneur, compelled by the sheer need to make ends meet. He ultimately realized he was unhappy and wanted to regain control over his time and choices. That's when he began formulating a plan to exit the business without having to sell it. Spoiler alert: he succeeds. Now, Jason teaches entrepreneurs how to live #TheExitLifestyle through a method he calls #ExitWithoutExiting. His mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build their businesses in such a way that it can run — even thrive — in their absence. Jason currently owns five different businesses, including his coaching and consulting firm TRJD Enterprises. In this episode of Connection Loop hosted by Dubb founder and CEO Ruben Dua, Jason talks about his success story and provides guidance for achieving true freedom as an entrepreneur. If you'd like to hear more from Jason, check out his podcast The Root of All Success. Visit dubb.com/cl-podcast for more episodes. The story continues on dubb.com. Sign up for a Dubb account today and get a free trial at https://dubb.com/r/therealjasonduncan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb's podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb's Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Jay Skinner. My multi-faceted business of PDT Associates: 1) www.TheCEOextender.com and 2) www.ThePlasticPalletGuy.com along with my weekly broadcast called "The Buyers & Sellers Show".. Things that can help others be more successful and encouraged as they navigate the ups and downs of life. What do you do when you think there is no hope? What about business practices and principles of operating? My CEO Extender client #1 problem is mismanaged or non-existent Digital Marketing programs. My Plastic Pallet Clients Don't know what to use and how to get it? The paths to projects for most people are crooked and disjointed ending up in a mess a lot of the time. My solution is the PDT system and approach. 7-step approach to doing big projects.. multidisciplinary, collaborative, and successful compared to the "Shade Tree Mechanic Approach". The Silver Rule by The Jay Skinner is "DO UNTO YOUR VENDORS AS YOU WANT YOUR CUSTOMERS TO DO UNTO YOU!" The Green Rule by The Jay Skinner is "DO FOR YOURSELF WHAT YOU ARE ASKING OTHERS TO PAY YOU TO DO FOR THEM" You don't have a revenue problem. You have a “don't know how to sell” problem. Jay Skinner Don't let the VP of Sales become the VP of Excuses. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

This episode of the Connection Loop podcast features Lavie Popack, the CEO of Overpass. He and Ruben Dua, CEO and Founder of Dubb, discuss the recipe for a successful remote sales team. Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

Listen to this podcast to learn the TRUTH that you may or may not know... Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

Becoming a Video Sales Master with Jeffrey Gitomer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb's podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb's Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Steve Moreland. Better time utilization using Dubb to shift the 80% of static content to dynamic video drips enabling the 20% of unique and novel discussions to increase in quantity. This equals a higher quantity of quality communications that truly build relationships effectively. Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb's podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb's Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Rachael Tresch. Topics explored include: #morethanmortgages #gettingthingsdone #growthmindset #loanofficers #mortgagebroker #branding --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb's podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb's Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Jake Dunlap. Topics explored include: #Business #Sales #Growth Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb's podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb's Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Marcus Chan. Topics explored include: #Sales #PersonalGrowth #Leadership Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb's podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb's Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Ken Walls. Topics explored include: #DigitalMarketing #Sales #Business Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this day and age, running a business does not only call for establishing an online presence; it also requires differentiating yourself from the rest of the competition by building authority and demonstrating thought leadership. Although the process may initially seem overwhelming and even frustrating, there are proven effective ways to find your voice and exercise your influence on the internet. In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua discusses building an authority platform online with Chris Kirkpatrick. Chris is the president and founder of LIFE180, a full-service entrepreneurial agency dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed by launching, advancing, and optimizing their businesses. Chris imparts valuable knowledge during the episode, such as practical ways to dominate the first page of search engines, like setting up Google Alerts for your brand and your name. He also expounds on the value of communication, community, and connection in setting your brand apart from the marketplace. If you want to find out the best practices to maintain your online presence and navigate your system to success, then this episode is definitely for you. Visit dubb.com/cl-podcast for more episodes. The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb's podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb's Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia. Topics explored include: #Sales #Marketing #Management Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

Getting into the process of creating video content for business can be overwhelming for most people. It can be challenging to have the storytelling down, let alone muster the confidence to put yourself in front of the camera. In addition, there's also the internal debate about whether you should embrace minimalism or maximalism for your video equipment and studio setup. But while these are all actual and significant setbacks, they're not as difficult to overcome as you might think. In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua speaks with Kenn Okazaki about how to assemble the ideal video studio and recording process. Kenn works as a video marketing strategist for Oz Media Global, a video marketing agency whose clients are some of the world's leading speakers and influencers. During the conversation, Kenn illustrates how you can pull off the Dubb Studio Makeover and his branded process for creating video content called HILDA. This episode is for anyone looking to improve their video production process, increase their engagement, and understand the intricacies of video marketing. Visit dubb.com/cl-podcast for more episodes. The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb's podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb's Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Rachel Lee. Topics explored include: #Marketing #PersonalBranding #Sales Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

All of us know what mindfulness and entrepreneurship are. However, when you combine them together, it becomes less obvious. In the hustle and bustle of running a business, it can seem hard, perhaps virtually impossible, to be mindful. That being said, by embracing mindfulness as an entrepreneur, you can gain an edge. You are more focused and are able to successfully navigate issues or problems that land on your plate. So how do you embrace mindful entrepreneurship? And how can you do so if you haven't engaged in any mindfulness before? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua discusses mindful entrepreneurship with Mariya Palanjian. Mariya is the founder and CEO at Globafly and Roma Leaf. Globafly pairs brands with influencers to create meaningful engagements with the right audience. Roma Leaf is a premium CBD company that is focused on adding relief to people's routines. Mariya has some great insights on how you can embrace mindful entrepreneurship, whether you are running one company or more than one company. It's a great conversation that any startup founder will find useful. Enjoy the discussion! Want to learn more from Mariya Palanjian about mindful entrepreneurship? The story continues at dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

Whenever we are trying to sell a product or service to another person, we need to ensure that we are stepping into their shoes. Empathy is a key attribute in becoming a better sales professional. Ultimately, we aren't just trying to solve problems that our prospects recognize that we have. We want to show them that our product or service can solve a major need in their lives. Sounds great, right? Yet showing that need can be easier said than done. It takes time to develop this skill and leverage it when you are interacting with all types of prospects. So what can you do? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua and David Walter sit down and discuss how you can show prospects what they truly need. Among his many accolades, David is the number one bestselling author of Million Dollar Rebuttal: Cold Calling is NOT a Numbers Game. David is an extremely knowledgeable voice in the world of sales, so he has some insights and advice that can help you hit your sales goals. Whether you are struggling to exceed your sales quota or are looking for a better way to communicate with your prospects, you'll get a lot from this episode. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb's podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb's Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Hamlet Azarian. Topics explored include: #Business #Strategy #Marketing Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb's podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb's Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Marty Bickford. Topics explored include: #Sales #Marketing #Business Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb's podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb's Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Ian Moyse. Topics explored include: #Sales #PersonalBranding #Marketing Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb's podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb's Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Reza Lavasani. Topics explored include: #Growth #Development #Sales Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

No matter what business that you are in, you have to constantly think about how you are finding new customers. What works today may not necessarily work tomorrow (just look at the cold call). So as we enter the latter half of 2021, how can we be more effective sales prospectors and build profitable relationships that last? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Collin Cadmus to discuss modern-day prospecting. Among the insights you will hear in this episode include the following: The cold call is a staple of many sales strategies. That being said, while cold calling isn't necessarily dead, sales leaders are killing it. The market is telling us that cold calling may not be the best way to reach out and connect with prospects. Over the next 10 years, we need to go beyond the cold call and leverage prospecting strategies that are better for both us and our prospects. While cold calls aren't going to completely disappear, it's helpful to focus on these other strategies since they are more effective. In the past ten years, the inbound model of sales prospecting has become much more sophisticated. For example, any organization can leverage extremely sophisticated retargeting tools to discover so many details about their audiences. The outbound model of sales prospecting, however, hasn't changed much. It is simply performing at a slightly lower rate every single year. People are not only rejecting it, but the reality is that the volume is increasing. Back in the 19th century, prospects had very few choices but to approach a salesperson for information about some product or service. Now, however, the first place that prospects go is the Internet. In 2021, few (if any) people are going to trust a stranger more than the Internet. It's important to keep this in mind as you are developing your overarching sales strategy. There is this fine line that we have to straddle as sales professionals. On one hand, we want to rely on automation and technology to get more done. On the other hand, too much automation gets us further away from a human actually doing the job. In other words, the human touch and the human element of business fade away. Keep this in mind as you are developing new processes to reach your prospects. When prospecting you want to create awareness, generate engagement, and then align on a problem. Aligning on a problem is massively overlooked in 2021. If you can do these three things, you can pass on amazing leads to your colleagues. Whether you are a sales professional at a small or large business, focus on these three key principles of prospecting. This is a great discussion for sales leaders that want to up their games. Collin shares some fantastic ideas on how you can better connect with your prospects and generate more sales. Whether you are looking to accelerate your sales growth or simply want to hear from a sales pro, this conversation is for you. Enjoy the conversation! Collin Cadmus is a sales pro who has been perfecting his sales skills throughout his entire life. He has professionally been in sales for a little more than 10 years. Now, Collin helps startups build and scale world-class sales organizations. He does this through consulting, advising, and executive coaching. In the end, he leverages modern prospecting technologies to help his clients reach their sales goals. Want to learn more from Collin about modern prospecting and how to prospect through 2021 and beyond? The story continues at dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb's podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb's Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Josh Linkner. Topics explored include: #Innovation #Leadership #VentureCapital Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb's podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb's Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Robert Harary. Topics explored include: #VentureCapital #Investing #Startups Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

No matter the product or service that your company is selling, you need to think about public relations. You must come up with a plan to get media attention for your company—both now and in the future. But how can you realistically do that? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down to discuss public relations with Gary Frisch. In this episode, you’ll hear a variety of insights, including the following: Journalists’ inboxes are inundated. This is especially true if they decide to publicly release their email addresses. So how can you stand out from the crowd and get your message to your targeted journalists? One great strategy is to find mutual contacts. While that may limit the amount or type of journalists that you initially contact, this is a great way to get closer to your PR goals. After all, public relations is all about relationships and relationship building. If you don’t have personal relationships with journalists, another great way to get on their radar is to use creative subject lines. This is a completely free way to stand out in journalists’ inboxes. Granted, this will require some trial and error. It may not work every time. But if you don’t have many relationships with journalists, this can be a good place to start. It’s important to recognize that journalists are extremely busy. Not only are they listening to pitches like yours, but they are doing their daily work of reporting. Now, they even have to go one step further and become bloggers, photojournalists, and multimedia journalists. Because of this, you can add value by easing their workload. Whether you are providing a story tagline, throughline, or something else, you will gain some significant attention if you provide value in this way. Ultimately, you may need to be patient when pitching to journalists. They may be extremely busy or simply uninterested in your story. If that happens, don’t give up. You need to be tenacious to put on a good public relations marketing campaign. Even if you face some initial failures (which you likely will), don’t give up. Keep at it. Journalists aren’t looking for self-promotional material. If you are solely focusing on what you are doing and the features that you’re providing, you won’t get much traction. Instead of that, focus on a bigger trend that you are part of. By linking your product, company, or service with that trend, you will find it easier to pitch journalists. This is a great episode if you are searching for a better way to get publicity for your business. Whether you are trying to pitch a journalist or are trying to prepare for your next major interview, you can learn a lot from this conversation. Enjoy the episode! Gary Frisch is the president of Swordfish Communications. Swordfish Communications is a full-service public relations firm that utilizes best public relations practices to generate great media coverage for its clients. Gary is also a writer and former journalist. Ultimately, Gary has extensive experience in the public relations sector (around 32 years) and has plenty of tips for anyone that is looking to get more out of their public relations work. Want to learn more from Gary about giving your business the edge with public relations? The story continues at dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb’s podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb’s Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Joel Block. Topics explored include: #Business #Finance #BusinessModels Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb’s podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb’s Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Ryan Sullivan. Topics explored include: #LifeTransformation #PodcastCoach #SelfDevelopment Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

We all have ambitious goals. Whether we want our startups to achieve a certain growth rate or to obtain that promotion that we’ve been seeking for years, these goals inspire us to take certain actions. That being said, we sometimes fall short of our potential. So what can we do to release and maximize this potential so we can live the lives of our dreams? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Steven Dossou to discuss potential and how to maximize it. Insights that you will hear in this episode include the following: Limiting beliefs can be a huge hindrance to your career. Even if you have the skills, knowledge, or experience to achieve your goals, your subconscious can prevent you from achieving your goals. Ultimately, the source of these demons is the daily experiences that we live. We need to evaluate the discussions that we are having, how we interpret the world, and our internal conversations to start addressing many of these limiting beliefs. Potential is where we are yet to be, but where we currently are not. We are supposed to be at a certain point or destination, yet for whatever reason, we have not reached that point yet. What stops us from reaching that potential are those limiting beliefs and demons. While some people don’t reach their potential, you can substantially increase your odds by being aware of the present. This includes what you think, how you look at the world and the actions that you take toward your goals. One way to maximize your potential is to embrace positivity in your life. As just one example, consume something positive every day. Whether it is a blog post, Twitter thread, YouTube video, or something else, ingratiating positivity into your daily routine can go a long way in protecting your mental health. Make sure to do this—even if you are already feeling positive and motivated. In effect, releasing and maximizing your potential is all about reconditioning your mind. A big part of it is accepting the fact that you do have control over your own mind. It is malleable—so long as you are willing to work at it. It actually is quite a liberating feeling. Starting today, you can recondition your mind and get that much closer to your personal and professional goals. Another massive way to reach your potential is to have others join you on your journey. It’s important to associate and hang out with others that are ambitious, high-striving, and positive. They can be a massive help in those inevitable moments where you are feeling down or discouraged. Make sure you are seeking out and building this community. This is a great conversation for anyone that wants to get more out of their career. Whether you are facing a substantial setback in your career or are looking to reach the next level of your career, Steven has some important words of advice for you. Enjoy the conversation! Steven Dossou is originally from Togo and is the co-founder of Leadership University. Leadership University aims to empower educators to inspire and equip their students with the tools for life success. Steven is also the managing director of Sail Force Catalyst, which is a personal development, empowerment, and motivational platform that focuses on how to use emotional intelligence to ignite individual and group transformation. He is also the author of a book called Be Transformed. As if that weren’t enough, Steven has an upcoming TEDx talk soon on the theme of adversity as assets. Want to learn more from Steven about the keys to releasing and maximizing your potential? The story continues at dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb’s podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb’s Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Craig Clickner. Topics explored include: #ChooseYourOwnAdventure #Hustle​ #Success​ #Motivation​ Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb’s podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb’s Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Dave Savage. Topics explored include: #Mortgage​ #RealEstate​ #Marketing​ #Advisor​ Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

No matter the size or sector of your business, there are certain first principles that you should follow. That said, the busyness of the workday (and our lengthy to-do lists) make it harder to adhere to those principles. So what can you do to better serve your prospects and customers? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb Creative Director Shannon Leonard and John Walker discuss some of those first principles. Insights shared in this discussion include the following: Life is about commitment and actually following up on your promises. If you do what you say you are going to do, you will be ahead of 70% of others. And if you do a little bit more than that? There is no stopping you. It is an extremely simple concept, but it can take you a long way. Whether you have small or large career goals, make sure that you are staying true to your promises or commitments. We are all in business to make money. That is inescapable. That being said, if you don’t get some enjoyment out of providing a service to customers, you are going to have an uphill battle. Seeing your business through the eyes of your customer is critical. By doing so, you can better understand their problems and the ways that your business can address those problems. Moreover, it helps you build strong relationships with customers and prospects. Be fully transparent. When interacting with prospects or customers, don’t have any hidden agendas. We all want to make the sale and hit our sales quotas, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of a long-term prospect or customer relationship. Therefore, when approaching a prospect or customer, embrace honesty. Being upfront will help you build trust and provide value even beyond this initial encounter. One of the most important things when making a career transition is to embrace opportunities. Before making the leap, it is difficult, let alone impossible, to see what new doors will be opened to you. When you come across those doors, don’t hesitate to open them. They may lead you to your next great chance to grow your business or reach your career goals. By building trust with your customers, you may find new and unexpected ways to grow your business. In other words, opportunities will emerge that wouldn't have emerged if you hadn’t spent that time building that trust. Even though it is hard to predict what those opportunities will be before they occur, your odds are good that they will emerge. This is a great discussion for anyone that wants to better serve their customers and grow their businesses. Whether you are looking for better ways to connect with customers or are navigating a significant career transition, you will get a lot out of this episode. We hope you enjoy it! John Walker is a farmer and a former employee at Verizon. At Verizon, he held a variety of roles, including executive director of operations technology and sales CX, executive director of IT, and a member of technical services. John attended Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and received his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Want to learn more from John about his business experiences and how you can accomplish your business goals? The story continues at dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

We all want to become better marketers. For as great as our product or service may be, we need to do great marketing work to reach our business goals. But how do we do this in practice? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua and Creative Director Shannon Leonard speak with Erik Huberman about how you can master your marketing skills. Among the insights that you will hear in this episode include the following: Marketing and growth is a moving target. Because of this, businesses of all sizes are constantly looking for new ways to grow and new ways to build their businesses. Whether they are first-time entrepreneurs or recurring entrepreneurs, they are looking for better ways to achieve growth. Whether or not you experience this feeling, Recognize that it is a process in moving from that desire to achieve growth and then actually achieving that growth. According to Erik, marketing has three different layers. Those layers are awareness, nurturing, and trust. Awareness is about how you introduce audiences to your brand. Nurturing involves the things that you do after your audience becomes aware of you. Finally, trust is all about what you’re consistently building and delivering to your audience. Marketing doesn’t change much from vertical to vertical. While there is some nuance to each vertical, around 90% of marketing is the same across verticals. You need to be aware of both this 90% and the 10% of nuance that applies to your sector or industry. By looking at marketing this way, you will avoid unnecessary mistakes and become a better marketer in your sector or industry. A good amount of business is reactionary. In sales and marketing, getting more customers is always a moving target. There are no real right answers because there are opportunity costs associated with every decision that you make. Keep this in mind as you are working toward your marketing goals. You will need to be agile and adaptable, but by being nimble, you will get much closer to signing that key prospect. Often, the best way to accomplish big goals is to focus on much smaller steps. For Erik, he wasn’t trying to build a platform for a billion-dollar company. Instead, he was trying to hire a few people that could help him service a few clients that he was advising. For as large of marketing goals as you may have, start with small steps. In all likelihood, you will get much closer to those larger goals. This is a great episode for anyone that is looking to become a better marketer. Whether you are an entry-level marketing specialist or are the marketing lead on a much larger team, there are plenty of actionable insights that you can take from this episode. Enjoy the conversation! Erik Huberman is the founder and CEO of Hawke Media. Hawke Media was recognized by Inc. magazine as the fastest-growing marketing consultancy in the United States. Erik and his colleagues at Hawke Media help brands grow through the power of digital marketing. Through things like Facebook marketing, email marketing, and web design, Hawke Media helps its clients accomplish their marketing goals. Hawke Media is proudly one of Glassdoor's “Best Places to Work.” Want to learn more from Erik about how to master your marketing skills? The story continues at dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb’s podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb Founder Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Jared Robin. Today's topic is Being a good community member to help you grow your knowledge and clients. Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb’s podcast, “Connection Loop”, we meet with Shane Dillon. Topics explored include: #EdTech​ #Growth​ #Education Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb’s podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb Founder Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Chelsea Peitz. Topics explored include: #socialmedia #RealEstate #Marketing #Sales Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb’s podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb’s Founder, Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Alice Heiman. Topics explored include: #Sales #Leadership #Marketing #salesstrategy #salesinsights #ceo Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

Video content is powerful for so many reasons. You get to share your knowledge, build organic relationships with any type of audience, and even generate more sales. Even better, you may be able to unlock these benefits with only one video per week. To learn more, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Amanda Horvath in this episode of Connection Loop. Some of the many insights you will hear include: There is no such thing as clarity before you start something. You should stop waiting around for that aha idea that will make all of the dots align in your life. Instead, you need to take the leap and start taking action. Keep this in mind when you are creating video content. The best time to get started making video content is right now. It’s natural to feel nervous or intimidated when creating your first several videos. You aren’t alone. One way to overcome this anxiety, however, is to practice. They don’t have to be videos that actually go live; rather, they can be practice takes for your personal library. Practice is a huge factor that can really ease your anxiety. Try staring at yourself in the mirror and talking to yourself in the mirror. This may seem like a weird exercise, but it is a great way to become more comfortable with yourself. It doesn’t have to be a high-stakes exercise. Rather, try it out for yourself. You may find it a useful and enlightening exercise. Don’t be afraid to watch your videos. After you have finished recording a video, it’s all too easy to move on and focus on the next video. Instead of doing that, watch them back. You’ll start to notice the things that annoy you or make you cringe. Rewatching your videos can help you identify the mistakes or flaws in your delivery that you can correct in future videos. Make sure that you are building your online persona. Instead of simply releasing content, it’s worth your time to craft an online persona that you can rely on in all of your videos. The great news? Your online persona can really be anything. Create it and adhere to it in all of your video content. This is a great conversation for anyone that is looking to create awesome video content. Whether you are a first-time content creator or have been creating video content for some time, you can learn a lot from Amanda. Enjoy the conversation! Amanda Horvath is a video marketing expert. She has created a renowned course that teaches business owners her method for creating video content. Through her course work and coaching work, Amanda helps entrepreneurs use video to grow their brands without breaking the bank or taking up tons of time. Ultimately, Amanda’s thesis is that you shouldn’t have to pay thousands of dollars for simple business videos. Want to learn more from Amanda about how to achieve freedom with one video per week? The story continues at dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

We are all busy, whether we are the CEO of our startup or are the new hire at a large organization. Yet while we all do our best to stay alert amongst the busyness, it’s easy for us to get fatigued. Even if we are highly driven, fatigue can prevent us from reaching our goals. To learn more about the rabbit hole of fatigue, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Kenneth Newbill. Among the many insights you will hear in this discussion include: Fatigue is caused by many different things. Because of this, it is difficult for doctors and medical institutions to help their patients address fatigue. Fatigue can be the result of underlying diseases, trauma from past experiences, gut issues, and more. It’s complex, so you should work with someone willing to go below the surface to determine what is going on. Along with plenty of causes, there are plenty of signs of fatigue. The lower level of fatigue is when you constantly can’t find your keys or your phone. Higher levels of fatigue can be feelings of exhaustion even after you have slept for 10 hours. There are many different patterns for fatigue, but essentially, it is various levels of feeling tired. You need to look out for the top performers or “A players” at your organization. See how they are doing once they reach those peak levels. Ultimately, what they did to get to that peak level is not sustainable. Highly-driven individuals are particularly susceptible to fatigue. Even if you are building healthy habits and think that you are doing the “right thing,” it is absolutely critical to get sleep and rest. You need downtime and to allow your nervous system to calm down. Without deliberately seeking rest, your body starts to get out of whack. You can make poorer decisions and feel even more fatigued. As Kenneth says, things like coffee, wine, and sugar get you high. They let you escape reality for a little bit. All of those things are hitting the same receptors of your brain. Relying on things like wine, sugar, and coffee is a signal that you may be trying to avoid dealing with or coping with something. This is a terrific conversation for anyone who wants to better fight fatigue and live life on their own terms. Whether you are feeling fatigued right now or have been feeling fatigued for some time, you can get a lot from this conversation. Kenneth Newbill is a functional nutrition practitioner and holistic health coach. He works with his clients to help them win their war on fatigue and get their lives back. Along with this, Kenneth is a hair tissue mineral analysis practitioner. He works very closely at the cellular level to help bring people back into balance. Want to learn more from Kenneth about the leading professionals out of the rabbit hole of fatigue? The story continues at dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

When thinking about starting a new business or working for a young business, it’s easy to consider a digital startup. After all, these types of startups get many of the headlines. That said, there are many other opportunities to both solve pressing needs in the marketplace and build wealth at the same time. One of those opportunities comes from franchising. To learn more, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Marcos Moura to discuss the power of franchising. Topics discussed in this episode include: When they start franchising, many franchisors try to sell their franchises to whoever has the cash. Marcos and his colleagues, however, wanted to sell their franchises to individuals that they wanted to be with, hang out with, and those they thought would be successful. Partnering with hungry franchisees is one of the best parts of the journey. Identifying the right business is one of the most important parts of franchising. While much of the narrative in franchising is about following a specific model, you need to make sure that you have the right fit with the business. Fit is hard to quantify, but it is an extremely important part of finding the right franchising opportunity. Having a sales background is a really important part of franchising. That sales background and experience can help you overcome some of the early challenges that come with building relationships with your new customers. While you can certainly learn sales skills, you will be in a better position if you arrive with those skills. Identifying the buyer profile is difficult, but it is an essential part of success within your franchise. Yes, it can take time. However, creating a case study and building your tribe from there is a massive investment in your future success. The marketing world doesn’t need to be that complicated. As long as you know who to reach, it is all about using the tools that you have to reach that audience. By consistently delivering value to them, the sky's the limit. This is a great conversation for anyone interested in learning more about opportunities with franchising. Whether you are just starting to learn about the power of franchising or already have extensive experience with franchising, you will get a ton from this conversation. Hope you enjoy it! Marcos is one of the co-owners of Amada Franchise Inc. Amada Franchise Inc. is a brand that is focused on enriching the lives of our rapidly aging population. Marcos and his colleagues started the company in 2007 and started franchising in 2012. Amada Franchise Inc. has received several prominent recognitions, including the “Top 10 Best New Franchises to Invest In” by Entrepreneur magazine. Want to learn more from Marcos about unlocking the power of the franchise industry? The story continues at dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

Living in a Covid-first world, many of us have needed to adjust to a remote-first world. Yet while we have needed to make these changes during a global pandemic, this idea of a virtual village and virtual workplace is here to stay. So how do you take advantage of the virtual workplace to win back your business, leverage your time, and accomplish your business goals? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua and Brian Royce Jones discuss the power of the virtual workplace. Some insights that you’ll hear in this episode include: Virtual team members are extremely versatile. Anyone task that you complete in the office can be completed by a virtual team member. Whether you need a virtual team member for one discrete task or one for a more ongoing basis, you’ll likely be able to find that assistance. Managing a virtual team is all about process. In fact, the management process starts even before you hire that virtual team member. You have to seriously contemplate the type of person that you want to work with—even before the interviewing process. Putting in this work early on can make the process much easier for you. In the early days of bringing on a new virtual colleague, all of your training should be done via video. Avoid Slack chats or lengthy emails. Video not only lets you deliver complete and comprehensive training, but it makes it easier for you to get to know each other. Some of the best ways to save time are providing tutorials to onboard a new team member. Instead of having to repeat yourself numerous times, creating how-to guides for every single task can pay off in spades. In other words, while there is an upfront investment, you will be saving yourself significant time in the long run. Agreeing on exact processes and steps for certain tasks can empower your virtual team. Your colleagues, no matter where they are, can have the confidence that they are performing up to your expectations. This makes them happier, less stressed, and more efficient. This is an excellent conversation for anyone that is looking to get more out of their virtual workplace. Whether you are the CEO of your company or a recent hire, there’s plenty that you can get out of this discussion. Enjoy! Brian Royce Jones is the CEO of VA Platinum. VA Platinum is a company that helps its clients leverage the power of virtual assistants. By working with VA Platinum, clients can unlock explosive growth, save costs, and free up their time for the things that matter most. In other words, they can make the virtual workplace work for them. Want to learn more from Brian about the power of the virtual workplace to win back your business and time? The story continues at dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

We all want to become better, more effective leaders. At the same time, we want to work with our colleagues to pursue a higher calling. So how can we do both at the same time? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb Creative Director Shannon Leonard and Jennifer Spor speak about leading up from a place of mission, vision, and purpose. Some of the insights and takeaways from this episode include the following: Self-awareness is a huge factor in helping you pursue your mission and achieve your purpose. Not only that, but you need to have the willingness to see that there is another way to achieve your goals. This can be difficult, but the good news is that we are eternal students. By embracing this role and never settling, you can get much closer to your vision and purpose. One of the best places to start achieving your vision and purpose is to start assessing your emotions. As Jennifer says, our emotions can be a fantastic GPS in our lives. They can help guide us toward the steps or actions that we must take to fulfill that purpose. Don’t try to silence those emotions as you are on the road to self-discovery. Progress can be measured by how you are feeling. If you are starting to feel better or more in alignment with yourself, you are likely on the right track. Jennifer also recommends that we prioritize integrity for ourselves. By keeping promises to yourself, you can become more confident as you are pursuing your mission or vision. There is a major difference between traditional leadership and conscious leadership. Traditional leadership really evolved around making strategic decisions, but not so much about the well-being of people. Conscious leadership prioritizes the well-being of both customers and internal customers (our team members and ourselves). Leading up is about leading forward. The old paradigms of leadership don’t work. Instead, we need to lead forward by being more empathetic, putting our teams first, and pursuing our overarching missions. This is an outstanding episode for people that want to become better leaders or get much closer to their mission or vision. Whether you are a new hire at your company or a manager at your organization, make sure that you have a pen and paper for this episode. Jennifer Spor is a conscious leadership coach. Some of her specialties are executive coaching, transformational coaching, spiritual coaching and mentoring, and conscious leadership development and training. Along with her work as a conscious leadership coach, Jennifer is the host of the Awake & On Purpose podcast. Ultimately, Jennifer supports conscious women leaders who want to activate change in the world through having their own purpose-driven businesses. Want to learn more from Jennifer about leading up from a place of mission, vision, and purpose? The story continues at dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

Many of us want to build a larger audience and generate more enthusiasm for our products or services. This is true whether you are a solo creator or are the CEO of a large company. However, how can you actually gain influence and accomplish your sales or marketing goals? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua discussed all things marketing and branding with Stephanie Saunders. Some of the insights that you’ll hear in this episode include: Now, authenticity is extremely critical to building a brand. We are buying into the person rather than a monolithic, faceless business. This is an extremely powerful idea. This means that you can be yourself and grow your brand at the same time. You don’t need to put on a mask or act to grow your brand. Instead, you can be authentic and reach your brand-building goals. Building a brand is all about action. Even though it may feel uncomfortable in the moment, you need to get out there and take risks. The best way to get over the uncomfortable things in building your brand is to embrace action. After time, it gets much easier. One of the best ways to build your brand is to get over yourself. You need to drop the ego and keep creating content. Even though you may have some insecurities about yourself or your past, dropping the ego can be a huge factor in improving your marketing and brand-building work. Even if you have some doubts about whether your niche or sector can be “cool,” rest assured that it can. There have been some terrific brands built-in seemingly “boring” industries like law, accounting, or distressed real estate. Ultimately, don’t use your industry as a crutch that prevents you from building the brand of your dreams. When building your brand, don’t hesitate to leverage different social networks. For instance, Clubhouse has become one of the hottest social networks this year. There’s nothing wrong with trying it out to see what happens. Who knows—it can be your go-to platform to reach your branding and marketing goals. This is a great conversation for anyone that is looking to get more exposure for their personal brand or company. Whether you are trying to sell a new product or service or just build up your digital brand, you can take these insights and get much closer to your goal. Enjoy the episode! Stephanie Saunders is the CEO of S2 Marketing and was a Forbes Top Social Media Influencer in 2020. At S2 Marketing, Stephanie helps her clients bring their brands to life. She is also an equity shareholder at United Claims Specialists and is the host of The S2 Show. Ultimately, Stephanie represents property owners and helps bring brands to social. Want to learn more from Stephanie about how to build your personal brand and become a Forbes social media influencer? The story continues at dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

We all want our businesses to get larger. We want to serve more customers and provide even more value in their lives. That being said, how can we do this both efficiently and effectively? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Matt Coffy to talk about key tactics and strategies to grow and scale your business. Some of the many takeaways from this conversation include the following: When connecting with members of your audience, it is a great idea to deliberately include different types of videos that relate back to that specific audience member. In other words, you can give your audience member a customized video playlist, which allows you to offer them a personalized experience while also sharing high-quality videos about your product or service. You can easily leverage customized video playlists with Dubb. It’s important to gauge whether you are putting too much time into a certain project or task. Even if you think that the rewards are there, investing too much time may not provide you with better output. Starting with the most effective means is a great way to minimize your input and maximize your output. Empathetic communicators are getting significant amounts of attention right now. These are people that truly feel empathy and provide that human connection as they are providing value. Rather than feeling salesly or aggressive, audience members feel more comforted. It’s in your interest to embrace this style of communication as you speak with your prospects, clients, and audience members. When focusing on results for your clients and team, a dramatic mind shift takes place. To get to this point, it’s critical to constantly listen to your clients’ and colleagues’ needs. While it can be tempting to build products or services to serve your curiosity, focusing on others’ needs will help you create immense value. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to generate lead flow. Even though it is easy to focus on things like social media ads or other marketing channels, don’t ignore the power of word of mouth. It can be a huge force in helping you accomplish your sales and marketing goals. This is a great conversation for anyone that is looking to learn effective strategies and tactics to grow their businesses. Whether you are a small startup or work for a larger company, you can get a lot from this conversation. Enjoy! Want to learn more from Matt and Ruben about growing and scaling your business? The story continues at dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb’s podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb’s Creative Director, Shannon Leonard (@shannonleonard) meets with Matt Wolff. Topics explored include: #MentalHealth​ #SocialResponsibility​ #Entertainment​ Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

Empathy is something that all of us know is important. After all, without empathy, it is impossible to relate to others and build long-term relationships with others. However, how can we become more empathetic and use that power to create more value for ourselves and others? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Breanna Lynn to discuss all things empathy. Some of the insights that you will hear in this discussion include: Simply put, there is a lack of empathy in the world. In other words, there is a lack of understanding of other people’s feelings. We struggle to stand in other people’s shoes, which makes it more difficult for us to relate to them or build relationships. Even in the sales context, lack of empathy makes it more difficult to sell your product or service. Many people don’t understand the difference between empathy and sympathy. Empathy is getting into the trenches with the other person. Whether or not you felt their feelings before, it is ingratiating yourself in those feelings. Sympathy, on the other hand, is just understanding those feelings on more of a surface level. Just because you are doing business doesn’t mean that you need to put your feelings aside. We can be more empathetic people and still be productive in business. Going one step further, empathy can actually make you more productive, as you build longer-term relationships and increase your odds of making more sales. Empathy is about trust. It is about making yourself vulnerable and potentially opening yourself to rejection. However, by embracing this vulnerability and pursuing trust, you are one step closer to evangelism. Covid-19 is a great opportunity to become more empathetic. Especially now, we don’t know what others are experiencing or going through. Adopting a genuine interest in others and stepping into their shoes is even more important during these uncertain times. This is a great conversation for anyone that wants to become more empathetic. From the most entry-level employees to CEOs and managers of companies, we can all improve this skill and create more value in our lives. Enjoy the conversation! Breanna Lynn is an author and mental health therapist. Most recently, she is the author of a children’s book titled E is for Empathy, which explores empathy and shows children how they can apply empathy in a practical manner. She has also authored books like Kai the Kitten's World of Color and Tristan the Tiger’s Adventures. Want to learn more from Breanna about the power of empathy? The story continues at dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb’s podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb Founder Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Keenan. Topics explored include: #GapSelling #Keenan #Marketing #Sales Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message

In this episode of Dubb’s podcast, “Connection Loop”, Dubb Founder Ruben Dua (@rubendua) meets with Suzi Sosa. Topics explored include: #Leadership #Management #ConsciousLeadership #RacialTensions #EmployeeDevelopment Listen to more episodes here (dubb.com/cl-podcast). The story continues on dubb.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/connection-loop-dubb/message