Podcasts about business success

Join Vicky and Joe as they talk about The Wheel of Time on Netflix, and argue about the way in which Vicky watches films and stuff. Then they get into the details of how writers read to become better writers—there's good stuff in here, so tune in, sit back, and enjoy. We promise we won't ruin reading for you.   Key Takeaways: [1:30] Joe talks about robots! [3:20] The Wheel of Time is on Netflix! Joe read all the books, and he both hated and loved it at the same time.  [9:10] Vicky hates meetings. Most meetings are a waste of time. [9:35] Vicky and Joe have ceilings at the Dingle! Yay! [13:55] You're a writer now, what should you read?  [18:30] Keep a journal of interesting/funny things that have happened to you that day. You can use this in your writing! [22:10] You can copy other people's work by writing down passages that you love! Vicky explains how to do this correctly.  [25:35] Books written for audio are constructed slightly differently than books written for reading. [28:25] Vicky has a writing community for you to join! Link in the show notes!    Mentioned in This Episode: Website Creative Book Coaching Join Vicky's Power Hour Join Vicky's Masterclass Buy Vicky's Book That's What She Said: Tales of Business Success from Women Just like You by Vicky Fraser & Audiobook Join Vicky's Weird and Wonderful Writing Society Banish the Blank Page of Doom Fast Grab Vicky's Book Template Bundle Come Join Vicky's Writing Challenge! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast Email Vicky about 1-2-1 coaching at: vicky@moxiebooks.co.uk Shield of Thunder by David Gemmell Wheel of Time (TV Series) Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker

When inflation runs high, governments look for scapegoats, and, as inflation painfully rises, President Biden and his officials have directed the Federal Trade Commission to investigate rising energy costs. As gas prices soar, is a conspiracy afoot at the pump? Steve Forbes on the toxic practice surrounding the current state of inflation, and who is really to blame for the high prices at the pump.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

“We're helping brands and agencies learn what creatives are working best and why” @rezakhadjavi #DTCPOD“Teams who take naming conventions really seriously have  a really important cultural effect.” @rezakhadjavi #DTCPOD“We want to create an environment where our creative strategy is data driven.” @rezakhadjavi  #DTCPOD“People are putting on a lot more of a creative strategist hat and thinking critically about the way that they're positioning their product.”@rezakhadjavi #DTCPOD“Most people don't know exactly what they're doing and they're trying to figure it out. So don't be discouraged.” @rezakhadjavi  #DTCPODWe Speak About:[01:46] Reza introduces himself and Motion  [02:45] Biggest challenges when finding creative [10:00] The importance of naming convention [19:39] Trends to look for when finding winning creative  [25:26] Analyzing ads by funnel stage [28:22] Ad sets for variables[32:46] Top three learnings from the field [34:23] What's next for Motion and where to find Reza Khadjavi onlineHow to find ad creative that's working fastReza Khadjavi, CEO of Motion, joins the POD to give some insight on the software industry's creative strategies. Motion helps brands find creative wins.Reza recognized that there is a lot of creative out there, and finding what works can benefit a brand's ad spending and profits.Motion takes the approach of finding successful creative through data driven strategies.Reza recognizes that there are always trends to look for when locating creative that consumers respond well to, and implementing these strategies into brands is part of their process.A big part of ad success is finding a sync between creative and funnel stageMotion looks at all kinds of creative analysis when finding what curates the most reponses. Reza recognizes that creative is meant to be very visual, and this must be acknowledged in the process of obtaining a good stream of high quality creative.  Motion uses a funnel stage when running the same analysis to see where the creative fits best.  The brand has fostered further success by viewing the process as adding and alerting a few variables at a time to see what works.Reza recommends flipping between stage funnels to see what creative works best where.Stay tuned as Reza discusses more about motion and their strategies for optimizing and finding creative content for brands.If you'd like to learn more about Trend and our influencer marketing platform for influencers and brands visit trend.io. You can also follow us for tips on growing your following and running successful campaigns on Instagram and LinkedIn.Mentioned Links:Motion website: https://motionapp.com/Reza Khadjavi's twitter: https://twitter.com/rezakhadjavi

How many times have you heard about people going home to cry after a tough day at work? Perhaps you've seen your parents carry home the stress of work life because they couldn't release it in the business world.  We all know that feelings are signs of weakness that have no place in the business world, right?  Today I speak to serial entrepreneur, investor, and author Gary Vaynerchuk about the often undervalued and misunderstood importance of emotional intelligence. After publishing five New York Times bestselling books, scaling his media company to enviable heights, and even pulling in a cool million over at Christies auction, he has a unique understanding of the business world.  In this episode, Gary shares how he's busy taking the “teeth” out of business with “kind candor.” He explains that you don't have to choose between being nice, supportive, and empathetic to others and chasing your dreams with intense ambition.  Gary's new book, Twelve and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success, is available right now. Pick up a copy to see how the 12.5 ingredients of emotional intelligence can transform your career and perhaps your personal life as well.  A few more highlights from our conversation:  Emotional intelligence and authenticity are more important in business than most realize.  You don't have to choose between candor and empathy or ambition and patience.  If you leave your feelings out of business, you're missing out on the biggest tool for success.  Enjoy! Have a question? Text me 1-206-309-5177
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We're at the end of the series. We talk about the sudden collapse of Krupp Steel. First, we discuss Krupp's Holocaust reparations fund, and how they somehow managed to make even that anti-Semitic. Then we talk about Arndt von Bohlen und Halbach, the useless playboy son of Alfried Krupp. He hung out with some really interesting failsons and faildaughters and got up to some hijinks, none of which even approach the horrors of his father. In discussing the collapse, we use the 'business school' approach and the 'parapolitical' approach to understanding what was going on, and hopefully tried to synthesize the two. Illiquidity and Krupp not cutting in the right people, basically, were the two root causes, possibly paired with a controlled demolition. There's also the almost unparalleled lines of credit Krupp was giving to the Eastern bloc which can't really be explained through a straight 'business school' understanding of events. Tax law is discussed, also. Krupp Steel became a foundation, and we discuss the fates of Alfried and Arndt. To finish, I created the Programmed To Chill Matrix of Business Success to quantify Krupp's many, many moral, legal, and dare I say religious failings.

It's Thanksgiving Eve, and we're mentally, physically, emotionally preparing for a day of feasting and giving thanks tomorrow surrounded by family and friends. Producer Mark and Social Media Manager Kayla join Adam to talk all things Thanksgiving!The conversation begins with, you guessed it, food! The trio discuss the best ways to arrange all of the courses on your plate at Thanksgiving and whether or not you should eat breakfast before the feasting commences. Mark quizzes Adam and Kayla on Thanksgiving-themed trivia, including: the most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record, the U.S. president responsible for instituting Thanksgiving as a national holiday, and the average calorie consumption on Thanksgiving (hint: it's probably way more than you think).Adam rounds out the conversation with a few words of wisdom when it comes to putting your gratitude into action and how you can implement that in your life this upcoming holiday season.Episode Links:Order your copy of Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success:https://www.startwithawin.com/bookConnect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430

Need some respite from the work day grind? Join the fun on this episode for a light-hearted take on workplace humor. Dan Hill delivers a real tongue-in-cheek take on the corporate lingo and jargon that infiltrates our workplaces. But with every joke he makes, there is a pang of truth: “emojis; the feelings you would be having at work if they were allowed.” Dan's new book; “Blah, Blah, Blah: A Snarky Guide to Office Lingo” (https://amzn.to/3nB3hYB) is written in collaboration with over 50 contributors from across the world (including our one and only Tim Houlihan!) who have collectively provided almost 600 definitions of how the workplace really operates. Our conversation with Dan is not just hilariously funny, he also cracks open the truth on workplace humor being an effective way of tackling serious goals. With this "snarky" book Dan wants to bring the issues of bullying and inequality in the workplace to the forefront of peoples minds. So why use humor to address such momentous issues? In Dan's own words, humor can open your eyes: “A good cartoon, a good joke, I think really captures the essence of a situation, and it does open you up, it's got that aha, twist and turn to a phrase a concept. When we're surprised our eyes go wider, our mouth drops open and means we shut up and we notice the world around us. So I am trying for that element of surprise.” Welcoming Dan back to Behavioral Grooves in this episode was simply a barrel of laughs for us. But please note, that our discussion contains some language you might not want your kids to hear. We really do have a lot of fun creating the Behavioral Grooves Podcast, but like Dan said “having fun IS hard work!”. If you'd like to chip in with our work, please consider becoming a monthly contributor at our Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/behavioralgrooves. Becoming a special Behavioral Grooves Patreon will open up some exclusive show content just for you! Topics (4:32) Welcome and speed round questions. (11:20) Addressing the fact that 20-25% of managers are bullies. (14:43) Dan reads entries from his snarky book! (15:47) What is the devil's dictionary?  (17:59) Using humor to open people's eyes. (21:30) How Dan is tackling inequality in the workplace with humor. (29:11) Grooving with Tim and Kurt on what funny things we learnt from Dan's interview. © 2021 Behavioral Grooves Links  “Blah, Blah, Blah: A Snarky Guide to Office Lingo” by Dan Hill, Howard Moskowitz, James Monroe: https://amzn.to/3nB3hYB  “Emotionomics: Leveraging Emotions for Business Success” by Dan Hill: https://amzn.to/3FONtbb  “Famous Faces Decoded: A Guidebook for Reading Others” by Dan Hill: https://amzn.to/3nL5eli  Dan Hill, Episode 151: On the Facial Coding of Trump, Hendrix, Prince, Gretzky and the Beatles: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/facial-coding-of-trump/ Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-hills-eq-spotlight/id1519669707  John McEnroe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McEnroe  The Devil's Dictionary : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil%27s_Dictionary Vanessa Bohns, Episode 253. Why You Don‘t Need to be Powerful to be Influential: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/influence-vanessa-bohns/ Patreon Site for Behavioral Grooves: https://www.patreon.com/behavioralgrooves Musical Links Bob Dylan “The Times are A-Changin'”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90WD_ats6eE  The Beatles “Hard Days Night”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjyj8qnqkYI 

Contrary to legend, the Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving did not yield a bountiful harvest, but let us give thanks that the Pilgrims embraced free markets and, in success, produced prosperity. Steve Forbes on the lessons to be learned from the Pilgrim's Plymouth Colony economy and the relevance of these lessons to the Biden Administration's current push for a new socialism.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

What are mission-driven companies and why should you create one? Nick Desai, of HeyRenee, sits down with A.J. to discuss how ideas are just a fraction of what goes into products and platforms. And what really impacts people's lives long term. Listen as Nick, the former CEO of Heal, shares insight into his new venture, HeyRenee, a one-stop healthcare concierge. About our Guest: Nick Desai is a successful serial entrepreneur with the mind of visionary and mission-driven ideas that change the world. He is well-known for his role as the Founder/CEO of Heal. Today, he's creating a new venture with his best friend and wife, Dr. Renee Dua, called HeyRenee, the patient-centric healthcare concierge that will allow people to manage their health through one platform. On today's episode:  Meet Nick Desai, Founder, and CEO of HeyRenee – 01:11 Where does Nick see himself on his entrepreneurial journey today? – 03:01 How he views the opportunity to create something out of nothing  – 04:01 How reevaluating your measure of success from a money-only measurement helps you grow (and how Nick measures his success now) – 05:00 The realization that changed his entrepreneurial journey – 07:00 How Heal transformed the future of primary care  – 07:35 Why your incredible idea is one fraction of resolving customer pain points and where your focus should be – 08:43 Why “best” isn't always best when it comes to finding the right fit for your entrepreneurial team – 13:54 Why everyone needs a Renee, and how his team came up with the name HeyRenee – 17:06 Three things that have helped Nick take the most difficult steps in his entrepreneurial journey – 20:13  Lessons from the trenches in the life of a successful repeat entrepreneur – 24:40  How HeyRenee is pulling together the pieces of the healthcare puzzle for the most connected generation in history – 28:41 The two ways Nick defines his success as an entrepreneur (it's not about Lamborghinis and mansions) and his definition of using his money for good – 37:31 Nick's advice to any aspiring entrepreneur out there (and how every no brings you closer to yes) – 41:35.  Key Takeaways: Don't let action get in the way of efficiency. Unfortunately, entrepreneurs often operate out of a jack-of-all-trades mindset. But learning what you are truly good at opens the door to more successful ventures.  Entrepreneurship is full of the high highs of “I'm changing the world'', and the lows of “we just crashed and burned,” sometimes all in the same day. Bad times are a part of the journey—don't let them keep you from taking the next step. Success is all about execution. Ideas are common, but the magic happens when you create an actual, life-changing product, platform, or service. Without execution, ideas are worth nothing. To make the world a better place, you have to get specific about what that means to you. Everyone has a “cause” that is near and dear to their heart. Determining what yours is will help you to create more impact.  Listening to your “true partners” is even more important than assembling your team. Advice, guidance, and insight from those who know you best can help you make better business decisions. This is why it is crucial to surround yourself with people who inspire and motivate you.  How do through tough times as an entrepreneur?[25:55] – “If you assume there's not going to be bad news, you shouldn't be an entrepreneur. The bad days are the important days.”What is the most important thing you've learned from failure? Share with us how you grew against all adversities and follow Beyond 8 Figures on social media – we share a ton of helpful content there!Connect with Nick Desai: Website:  HeyRenee LinkedIn: @NickDesai Follow Beyond 8 Figures: Website:  Beyond8Figures.com Twitter:  @beyond8figures  Facebook: Beyond 8 Figures Instagram:@b8fpodcast Email: team@b8fpodcast.com Connect with Insights Lab:  Website: https://insightslab.ai/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheInsightsLab/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightslab.ai/ Email: weare@insightslab.ai   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightslab-ai/ 

Welcome back to another episode with Dr. Kelly Henry. In the last episode, we discussed the importance of great customer service and how it can help us improve our customer retention and referrals. Today, we're going to discuss why we should focus our efforts on customer retention instead of only customer acquisition. Read more at https://monetizationnation.com/blog/why-customer-retention-leads-to-business-success-episode-2-of-2-with-dr-kelly-henry/ 

We're wrapping up Season 2 of The Relentless with two special guests who epitomize the emotional intelligence and personal commitment needed to create extraordinary experiences for customers. Gary Vaynerchuck, known to millions as Gary Vee, has had remarkable success as an innovative entrepreneur, investor, author, and podcaster. His new book Twelve and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success explores the self awareness and emotional skills that are crucial for success in any business. Later, we hear from Eddie Berenbaum, co-owner and president of CENTURY 21 Redwood Realty. Eddie discusses the importance of loving what you do, and how he's using technology to empower agents with valuable insights.   Guests: Gary Vaynerchuck: Investor, Author & Chairman of VaynerX Eddie Berenbaum: Co-owner and President of CENTURY 21 Redwood Realty This paid podcast is produced by Slate Studios and Century 21 Real Estate. © 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markets are applauding President Biden's reappointment of Jerome Powell to head the Federal Reserve, but don't break out the champagne yet. Steve Forbes on the Fed's money-printing gimmicks that started well before COVID-19 and on why more inflation will likely be coming in 2022 and 2023.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

About Sheevaun MoranSheevaun Moran is a Spiritual Warrior for Business Success and Growth . Some call her their mentor, coach or secret ingredient for success. She delves in to help folks on the path to BECOMING entrepreneurs and CEO's. Sheevaun has used her unique formula to help over 25,000 entrepreneurs, CEO's and leaders achieve freedom and flow in the business and life. She brings them clarity, simplicity and profits.Founder of Energetic Solutions, Inc. Sheevaun has worked with Fortune 500 companies, tech start ups, attorneys, bio-tech, transformation experts, authors, marketing agencies, inventors and more, She has been featured on all major media, including dozens of TV shows, hundreds of radio shows and numerous podcasts. She has written 20+ books and hosts her own podcast about success.Below are some of the topics we spoke onSheevaun core values that drives her business and life decisionsSheevaun story of her entrepreneur journey and whom does she servesSome of her clients success story and how they reached multiple 7 figures and moreHow does she define success in her lifeHer earlier memories of starting with media presenceTalking about her mentors in her life and businessExplaining her unique method of coaching and transforming life and business of clients.Her free gift for you all - Epic life toolkit- Grab it here https://www.epiclifetoolkit.com/Connect with Sheevaun atwww.SheevaunMoran.comLinkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheevaunmoran/Twitter -  https://twitter.com/sheevaunFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/SheevaunMoran/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptNobvIGY8V3T-90KqmvfAPinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/sheevaun/_shop/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sheevaunmoran/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sheevaunmoran------------------------------------------------------------You can connect with me at Facebook PageInstagramLinkedinPlease send me your feedback , your key takeaways, any topics you would like me to cover, any concerns and questions at showupwithpriyanka@gmail.comWork with me:As a Director of Operations aka Remote Integrator, Business Growth Strategist, Top 1% Global podcaster, Author, Leadership coach and Mastermind coach with past 12 years corporate experience as a Engineer and starting two businesses from scratch,  I help multiple 6 figures or more impact driven, heart centered entrepreneurs  to scale  by smart systems, empowered teams and streamlined operations to increase revenue and eliminate the chaos. Curious , learn more at http://scaleupwithpriyanka.com/Let's talk about making the crazy go away in your business: Book a call with me calendly.com/scaleupwithpriyanka/discoverAre you looking into ways how to automate and delegate. I have a special free gift for you, grab the workbook here: http://scaleupwithpriyanka.com/scaling-to-grow  

In today's unique episode, you'll be hearing the valuable content in the first episode of the Be You in Business spin off channel. In this episode, I share what a lot of people don't share about business. Even if you don't have your own business or have no intent to start a business, the same principles apply to any field of work because what you bring to your workplace, wherever that may be, is YOU. And if you do own a business or are thinking about starting one, remember that everything about business is YOU. The pain and fears you have, but also the healing.    ------------------ The Be You podcast is hosted by certified girl boss Jill Herman, a champion of women's empowerment, personal development, women helping women, and being yourself without apology. Each episode features Jill's experiences with personal development and her journey to being yourself, sometimes featuring guests who are prime examples of women helping women.    Being a girl boss no longer just refers to achievement in the workplace. Personal development and prioritizing being yourself are key ingredients in the women's empowerment movement. Jill has built a community of women helping women so that each one can reach their full potential as the badass girl boss they are.    Whether you're already a champion of women's empowerment, you're a girl boss interested in personal development, you'd like advice on being yourself, you're looking for a community of women helping women, or you're just here for Jill's lessons and entertainment, the Be You podcast is for you.  ------------------   Be sure to join our text community by texting 260-217-4675!   ------------------   Lisa Bilyeu on women's empowerment:  “Cheer for your girls like you got pom-poms at a pep rally.” - Lisa Bilyeu    Lisa Bilyeu on women helping women:  “Choose your life's board members like you're building a Fortune 500 company.” - Lisa Bilyeu    Lisa Bilyeu on being a girl boss:  “Be brave. Fearless.  Be badass at 15 years old. Be badass at 80 years old.” - Lisa Bilyeu   Lisa Bilyeu on personal development:  “If you're still looking for that one person who will change your life, take a look in the mirror.” - Lisa Bileyu   Glennon Doyle on women's empowerment:  “People who need help sometimes look a lot like people who don't need help.” - Glennon Doyle   Glennon Doyle on being yourself:  “Every girl must decide whether to be true to herself or true to the world.” - Glennon Doyle   Glennon Doyle on personal development:  “What if pain - like love - is just a place brave people visit?” - Glennon Doyle   Glennon Doyle on being yourself:  “I have met myself and I am going to care for her fiercely.” - Glennon Doyle   Mel Robbins on personal development:  “You need to hear this loud and clear: No one is coming. It is up to you.” - Mel Robbins   Mel Robbins on being yourself:  “There will always be someone who can't see your worth. Don't let it be you.” - Mel Robbins   Mel Robbins on being a girl boss:  “You have been assigned this mountain so that you can show others it can be moved.” - Mel Robbins   Rupi Kaur on being yourself:  “Loneliness is a sign you are in desperate need of yourself.” - Rupi Kaur   Rupi Kaur on being a girl boss:  “How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you” - Rupi Kaur   Rupi Kaur on women's empowerment: “If you were born with the weakness to fall you were born with the strength to rise” - Rupi Kaur

There is a foundational truth at the root of every business that if properly unearthed, will result in phenomenal success. You'll experience all of the success you have ever wished for as an entrepreneur. Unfortunately, most business owners only scratch the surface of their full potential during their entrepreneurial journey. And, all of their marketing, all of their sales, would be SO much easier, so much more profit producing, if they could only get to this foundational truth. Join Michael as he reveals to you how to discover this root of all business success. 

Join Vicky and Joe as they talk about their 12th wedding anniversary, treehouses, and noggins—and rave about the power of creativity in community. Yep, this week you'll hear about how C.S. Lewis and JRR Tolkein wrote such amazing books and stories, and why Vicky is so enthusiastic about putting a group of smart creative people in a room together.   Key Takeaways: [0:55] It's Vicky and Joe's anniversary!  [6:25] Storytelling is how we learn, and books aren't the only medium to convey a good story. [7:25] Project dingle update! Vicky and Joe are going to put in a nice ceiling soon. [10:35] Are all writers tortured and alone?  [12:40] How do you go about writing in community?  [16:45] Vicky loves Sunday evenings because it gives her the opportunity to connect with her friends.  [22:10] Vicky has a writing power hour within her community and it's been amazing on how much work you actually get done during that 60 minute session. [22:55] Find yourself a writing buddy to help keep you accountable! [26:00] the quickest way to get to your writing goal is by having a group of writers you can work with and that will cheer you on.  [28:35] Vicky shares some of her writers' successes after joining the Moxie Power Hour group calls.    Mentioned in This Episode: Website Creative Book Coaching Join Vicky's Power Hour Join Vicky's Masterclass Buy Vicky's Book That's What She Said: Tales of Business Success from Women Just like You by Vicky Fraser & Audiobook Join Vicky's Weird and wonderful writing society Banish the Blank Page of Doom Fast Grab Vicky's Book Template Bundle Come Join Vicky's Writing Challenge! Meat + Hair Daily Creative Writing Tips Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast Email Vicky about 1-2-1 coaching at: vicky@moxiebooks.co.uk Lord of the Silver Bow, by David Gemmell Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Cslewis.com/c-s-lewis-j-r-r-tolkien-and-the-inklings

The Biden Administration is examining the future of U.S. policy on the use of nuclear weapons, a so-called nuclear posture review. Unfortunately, this move could end up in a blunder far worse than the debacle in Afghanistan. Steve Forbes on what Biden's possible change in nuclear weapons policy says to allies and on whether or not such a move will signal U.S. weakness.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

“Not all organic creative can be paid creative and not all paid creative can be organic creative” @flexiblefoodie #DTCPOD“If you don't have the right partners in place, it's only going to cost you more down the road, so put time in your creating process.” @flexiblefoodie #DTCPOD“Just because you have the assets you have doesn't mean you have to present them in the way that you have them.” @flexiblefoodie #DTCPOD“People don't want to see product after product after product, and so you need to find a way to mention the product in different buckets.” @flexiblefoodie  #DTCPOD“TikTok creative does not need to be perfect because it could be the simplest, stupidest thing in the world, but it could take off in 2 seconds” @flexiblefoodie #DTCPODWe Speak About:[01:04] Kendall introduces herself and Flexible Creative  [03:48] Common and effective social growth strategy themes [05:34] What to consider when creating content [08:29] furthering connections and eliciting a response [13:48] Influencer strategy vs. social strategy [17:02] Creator strategies [22:20] Key learning and tips from utilizing TikTok[28:25] What's next for Kendall Dickieson and where to her and the brand onlineHow to grow your Instagram and TikTok account to thousands of followersKendall Dickieson, Founder of Flexible Creative, joins the POD to give some insight on customer acquisition and building a presence on social media.Flexible creative is a business that helps brands share their story and build connections to their audience to unlock customer acquisition organicallyKendall specializes in optimizing DTC and CGP brands presence across multiple niches through social management. Kendall takes an approach of prioritizing distribution for social growth and recommends investing in strategy first before execution.Kendall recognizes the importance of being detail oriented with creative and limiting broad approaches.To win on social content, it's important to not overthink itFlexible Creative stands out as a brand growth business due to Kendall's extensive experience with social creative . While it is important to think outside the box with social marketing, sometimes it's about working smarter not harder. Kendall takes the approach of tieing engagement back to products and brands rather than overstimulating customers with the same social engagement .  The brand has also fostered further growth for brands by acknowledging the success that video platforms, such as TikTok, can bring.Kendall recommends producing and distributing content on a whim, because these can often outperform strategically designed content on platforms such as TikTok. Stay tuned as Kendall discusses ways to work with creators and the importance of driving community first. If you'd like to learn more about Trend and our influencer marketing platform for influencers and brands visit trend.io. You can also follow us for tips on growing your following and running successful campaigns on Instagram and LinkedIn.Mentioned Links:Kendall Dickieson website: https://www.kendalldickieson.com/Kendall Dickieson twitter: https://twitter.com/flexiblefoodie

The Biden Administration says it wants less cigarette smoking, but its approach is perverse, and the president's new nominee to head the FDA will only magnify this counterproductive approach. From a ban on menthol cigarettes to doubling the federal cigarette tax, Steve Forbes on the ghastly public health mistakes the FDA is making.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! “Cash loves clarity, and the clearer that you can be on who you serve, what you provide, and how you help, the more referable you will become, the easier it becomes for people to talk about you, and the easier it becomes for business to come to you. That's how we transform businesses.” - Laura Khalil There are key pitfalls that coaches, consultants, and creatives make when growing their businesses, but today's Finding Brave expert guest shows how it is possible to accelerate growth with just a few small, key shifts. In this episode, she reveals three simple questions that business owners can ask that will provide predictable revenue, and consistent growth. Laura Khalil is the founder of Brave by Design and her key focus is on rebalancing the scales of financial justice for women. Laura helps consultants and creatives move from burned out to building thriving businesses filled with ideal clients, in only 30 minutes a day - even if they hate sales and marketing. As a business owner, you will find it requires bravery to ask and answer these questions and implement the changes necessary, but the strategies and perspectives that Laura discusses today will help you move down the path to getting what you want, and what you deserve through offering your great work in service of others. For more information about today's guest, visit: https://www.bravebydesign.net/ 

Why do successful entrepreneurs continue to focus on their personal growth even when they already seem to have it all?Russ Perry, the founder and CEO of Design Pickle, joins A.J. to discuss your personal growth can accelerate business growth and help you make things happen. Russ went from an owner of a struggling brick and mortar business to the founder and CEO of the #1 flat-rate creative services platform. How'd he get there? Tune in to find out all about the tools, tips, and life hacks he used to get where he is today.  About our guest:Russ Perry is the Founder and CEO of one of the world's most successful flat-rate creative services companies, Design Pickle. Under his leadership, Design Pickle has grown from 2 team members to over 700 globally, completing over 1 million creative requests.On today's episode: Meet Russ Perry, Founder, and CEO at Design Pickle - 01:16 Where does Russ see himself on his entrepreneurial journey today? - 03:40 How focussing on personal growth helped Russ grow tremendously in his journey as an entrepreneur - 08:04 How the Wake Up Program in California helped Russ push himself out of the comfort zone - 12:33 The kind of balance you need for personal and business development (according to Russ) - 15:54 Why Ray Dalio's principle of making a practical list of the things you want to achieve is essential in your personal and business growth - 19:33 How do reevaluating and resetting your goals help you to move forward? - 21:57 Why Russ thinks unified and holistic experiences are the next big thing in the business space - 27:23 What is the difference between the Shiny Object Syndrome and Value Continuity? - 31:08 How Russ defines his own success as an entrepreneur (and why choosing his challenges is a big part of it) - 34:51 Key Takeaways:  Involving yourself with the right business groups can give you a wider view of what's possible in the world. Russ went from being chained to in-person meetings to a business in the online space. To map out where you want to go next, ask yourself what you need to do to get there and be willing to course-correct if you've gotten off of the path.  By leveling up your own personal skills, you can build a better business and be of more value to others.  The key to setting your future state is working on your present state. A good way to do this is to make a list of the real things you want and then determine who you need to work on becoming today to set yourself up for what you want.  Dedicating yourself to the process of self-improvement not only benefits you, but also your business, and the other people in your life.  How do your personal skills create value in business?[11:43] - “The more that I am able to level up my own personal skills the better that I can build a business and build value to others which is really what a business is all about.” [9:00]What is the one skill that you value most in your business? Share with us what personal skills helped you grow your business and follow Beyond 8 Figures on social media - we share a ton of helpful content there!Connect with Russ Perry: LinkedIn: @Russ Perry Website: https://designpickle.com/ Twitter: @russperry Instagram: @russperry Facebook: @Russ Perry Follow Beyond 8 Figures: Website: Beyond8Figures.com Twitter: @beyond8figures  Facebook: Beyond 8 Figures Instagram:@b8fpodcast Email: team@b8fpodcast.com Connect with Insights Lab:  Website: https://insightslab.ai/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheInsightsLab/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightslab.ai/ Email: weare@insightslab.ai  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightslab-ai/ 

In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam welcomes bestselling author and motivational speaker Jon Acuff. Adam and Jon dive into the topic of overthinking and how it can cripple us in so many areas of our lives. According to Jon, overthinking is when what you think gets in the way of what you want. Overthinking is the sneakiest form of fear that keeps us from achieving our goals, taking on new opportunities, or just getting through that tough meeting at work. That overthinking writes soundtracks in our minds—those repetitive thoughts that weigh us down.Jon breaks down his proven plan to change overthinking from a super problem into a superpower through The 3 Rs: Retire broken soundtracks, Replace them with new soundtracks, Repeat those new soundtracks.Jon is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books—his latest, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking, released April 2021 and is already a bestseller. He's an INC Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker and has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences and companies around the world including FedEx, Nissan, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Chick-fil-A, Nokia and Comedy Central. He lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and two teenage daughters.Episode Links:All It Takes Is A Goal podcasthttps://acuff.me/podcast/Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinkinghttps://soundtracksbook.comConnect with Jon:https://www.facebook.com/authorjonacuffhttps://www.instagram.com/jonacuff/https://twitter.com/JonAcuffOrder your copy of Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success:https://www.startwithawin.com/bookConnect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430

We're wrapping up Season 2 of The Relentless with two special guests who epitomize the emotional intelligence and personal commitment needed to create extraordinary experiences for customers. Gary Vaynerchuck, known to millions as Gary Vee, has had remarkable success as an innovative entrepreneur, investor, author, and podcaster. His new book Twelve and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success explores the self awareness and emotional skills that are crucial for success in any business. Later, we hear from Eddie Berenbaum, co-owner and president of CENTURY 21 Redwood Realty. Eddie discusses the importance of loving what you do, and how he's using technology to empower agents with valuable insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I am speaking with Rebecca Simon who is a Virtual Service Provider Coach and Founder of The Success Society, a corporation that has helped hundreds of women build, launch, and scale their online service-based businesses. She leads and teaches virtual assistants (VAs) and online business managers (OBMs) through one-on-one and group coaching programs - and did I mention she is a TikTok queen???   Like so many others in the last year, the interest around TikTok has only grown, especially in the business space and Rebecca was quick to jump in to the space.  At first, she didn't think much of the platform and figured she wouldn't use it. Not long after, she was yearning for a way to connect with other people in her community, namely VAs and OBMs, so she decided to dive in! After a little over a year on the platform, she has grown her following to over 21K followers and has accumulated 102K+ likes.    Interested in learning more, I picked Rebecca's brain on why she thinks TikTok is so popular and compared to other apps, why it is here to stay.  We spoke strategy - what genuinely helped Rebecca grow her platform and what content performs best on the platform.  We also spoke about the power of community and how to actually convert your followers in to customers.   Not only that, we learnt about Rebecca's corporate journey and how she built her business using her employee knowledge.  We also spoke about how you can create a business using your work life experience and use it to connect with your audience as a business owner.   This episode is jam packed and perfect for anyone who is interested in starting their own TikTok page.   In today's episode we discuss: Rebecca's journey in the corporate world and how she started her business Why TikTok is so popular What contributed to the growth of 20k followers in a year What content works on TikTok Converting followers to customers And so much more!   If you would like to know more about Rebecca and her services you can head to her website https://workwithbecca.com/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=therealherproject&utm_campaign=interview and visit her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/workwithbecca/   Ways to reach me:   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealherproject/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXyaSvK0IIz1-egve7NSW3A?view_as=subscriber Website https://www.therealherproject.com/    For business enquiries please contact therealherproject@gmail.com   Download your FREE Business Starter Guide: https://www.go.therealherproject.com/business-starter-guide1629359143270   Music:   Thomas Gresen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4OZCQ... https://twitter.com/ThomasGresenSound... https://soundcloud.com/thomasgresen https://www.instagram.com/thomasgresen https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by RFM: https://youtu.be/WE6S3q9NmjU

How do you stand out in a saturated eCommerce market and get to the next level of business?  It takes a few things, including attracting the right people to your brand, ensuring that people have a great experience before and after they buy, getting the right systems and automation in place, as well as having the right support as you grow.  It sounds like a lot, but my guest this week, Tracy Matthews, has developed a unique framework that addresses all those things. The Desired Brand Effect is the 3 pillar methodology she created while struggling in her first business and now uses to help thousands of students build the business of their dreams. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The Desired Brand Effect 3 pillar methodology will help get you to the next level of business no matter what level you're at How you can use the core pillars to refine your business processes and dialing in your brand experience Why understanding the core pillars will help you troubleshoot some of the issues in your business Connect With Tracy GET THE BOOK: DesiredBrandEffect.com Thrive By Design Podcast: FlourishThriveAcademy.com/podcast Tracy's Instagram: Instagram.com/tracymatthewsny Flourish & Thrive Instagram: Instagram.com/flourish_thrive Facebook Group: FlourishThriveAcademy.com/FBgroup   Read the Full Transcript eCommerceBadassery.com/86   FREE Resource Library  Every freebie I've created to help you grow the traffic, sales, and profit in your eCommerce Business, all in one place! http://ecommercebadassery.com/freestuff   Want More Badassery? Join the eCommerce Badassery Facebook Group and connect with other eCommerce entrepreneurs just like you!  http://ecommercebadassery.com/facebook Let's connect on Instagram @ecommercebadassery https://instagram.com/ecommercebadassery   Ready to Level Up Your Email Marketing & eCommerce Business? Try the Klaviyo Email Marketing Platform - Built specifically for eCommerce, serving entrepreneurs, and iconic brands.   https://ecommercebadassery.com/klaviyo Work With Me Interested in getting my brain focused on YOUR business? Learn more about my services…   Email Marketing Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/email-marketing eCommerce Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/ecommerce-help   Rate, Review, & Subscribe Like what you heard? I'd be forever grateful if you'd rate, review and subscribe to the show! Not only does it help your fellow eCommerce entrepreneurs find the eCommerce Badassery podcast; it's also valuable feedback for me to continue bringing you the content you want to hear.    Review Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-badassery/id1507457683 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:  Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy  

Russian strongman Vladimir Putin desires to dominate Europe, and his efforts to undermine NATO won't end well for anyone. Steve Forbes on the U.S.' response to Putin's anti-American maneuvers and on how his dangerous moves in Europe will ultimately pose a real threat to U.S. security.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Some of the things we believe in are holding us back from growing and succeeding. In this episode Michelle Weinstein discusses the top five sales beliefs that are holding you back from getting to a six or seven figure firm with business growth strategist, Denise Mandeau. Denise explains the concept of shifting your perspective to a clearer vision and energy. It's time to discover a wide range of possibilities that exist in your organization and explore strategies to help you reach your desired destination. Listen to this episode and take the ultimate step to get where you want to be! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://theabundantaccountant.com/

What you focus on in your life will produce the results you get. In this episode, I talk about what entrepreneurs must focus on to help you maximize their potential as business owners.

Mandy Barbee Lanier is a Performance Coach, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and the Founder of Palladium Mind Inc. With 20 years experience leading teams (large and small) in the military, corporate, and clinical worlds, Mandy helps humans transform anxiety, confidence gaps, and disconnection into their unique advantage, and fully access their personal power in weeks not years with their own consciousness. Unique from other approaches, Mandy helps people convert underlying inner problems and blocks into a stronger foundation of success, so they can feel fulfilled in every aspect of their lives. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and more, and she hosts the podcast Calm, Confident & Deliriously Happy.   Follow Mandy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-barbee-lanier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandyblanier Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandybarbeelanier/ Website: https://www.palladiummind.com/ Calm, Confident & Deliriously Happy Podcast: https://www.palladiummind.com/podcast   Official Heart-repreneur® Site:  https://heartrepreneur.com

“We're basically curating all of the Web's emerging brands, culture defining brands all in one place.” @maggiebethgibson #DTCPOD“We're trying to simplify the vast web of DTC brands that are currently continuing to pop up in the market” @maggiebethgibson #DTCPOD“We really want to give a voice to underrepresented founders and allow people to shop on their brand values and support the brands that align with those values.” @maggiebethgibson #DTCPOD“We test and try every product that is on our site.” @maggiebethgibson #DTCPODWe Speak About:[01:04] Maggie introduces herself and The Fascination [03:53] the opportunities that drew Maggie to the brand [05:44] The increase in online brand marketplaces [07:58] What's missing from the brand website [10:22] Navigating what brands to pick[13:10] The Fascination playbook [14:25] The evolved marketplace [16:44] Common theme among successful brands  [19:04] The old school way [20:20] Bundling products from different places  [22:23] Consumer behavior and the online marketplace [25:32] Favorite DTC brands [26:33] What's next for The Fascination[28:13] Where to find the brand, and Maggie Gibson onlineA view at the future of DTCMaggie Gibson, Head of partnerships and merchandising at The Fascination , joins the POD to give some insight on the media brand's mission and consumer behavior The Fascination is a resource aimed at helping consumers shop, discover, and and research products customized to their needsMaggie recognizes that each consumer has their own individual needs and potential unrecognized needs, and she works to help consumers fulfill these needs A unique approach the brand takes is testing every product they recommend before showcasing it to the consumerMaggie recognizes that provisioning personal product feedback not aly helps the consumer but also helps the brand improve through recommendations Important values for consumers in the age of DTCThe Fascination stands out as a unique platform that aims to give honest reviews of products and provide the best experiences for consumers and their needs The brand further provides bundle suggestions for products Maggie looks for two distinctive factors when taking on a brand, which consist of the quality of the product and the impact it will have on numerous factors The online media platform has fostered further popularity by prioritizing each consumers values and pairing them with the values of a brandMaggie acknowledges how the virtual marketplace is influencing consumer behavior, and this factor un taken into account when predicting how future consumer will shopStay tuned as Maggie discusses top brands on their platform and how the distinguish between good and bad products If you'd like to learn more about Trend and our influencer marketing platform for influencers and brands visit trend.io. You can also follow us for tips on growing your following and running successful campaigns on Instagram and LinkedIn.Mentioned Links:The Fascination website: https://thefascination.com/Maggie Gibson's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiebethgibson/

Ever read something about being a writer and thought, "huh, that's not me. What if I'm not a real writer?" Well, friend, listen into this episode, which is a rerun—and find out: what kind of writer are you? Because, like most things in life, there's no one right way to do or be anything. Listen, enjoy, then get in touch and let us know which kind of writer YOU are...   Key Takeaways: [6:15] Casa Dingle update!   [7:25] Vicky just got her first COVID vaccine. Yay! [8:55] What kind of writer are you? [11:45] After listening to the internet about what you ‘should be' doing, Vicky realized it never really worked for her.  [13:45] Are you the type of writer that needs to plan everything first before you can get started?  [16:15] Not a planner? Don't worry. You can still make it work. [17:00] Are you a bit of a rambler when it comes to your writing? [19:30] It can be easy to lose focus on what your book is about.  [22:55] What is Vicky's writing and editing process? [26:00] Do you have more of a collaborative personality?  [29:55] Do you like to work on more than one book at a time?  [31:45] What kind of writer personality do you have? Do you fall into more than one category?  [33:10] Vicky successfully hosted another write night event! It was a lot of fun. Come join her for the next one.    Mentioned in This Episode: Website Creative Book Coaching Join Vicky's Power Hour Join Vicky's Masterclass Buy Vicky's Book That's What She Said: Tales of Business Success from Women Just like You by Vicky Fraser Banish the Blank Page of Doom Fast Grab Vicky's Book Template Bundle Come Join Vicky's Writing Challenge! Join Vicky's Book Society Meat + Hair Daily Creative Writing Tips Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast Email Vicky about 1-2-1 coaching at: vicky@moxiebooks.co.uk A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles Rules of Civility, by Amor Towles Conjure Women, by Afia Atakora Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language, by Amanda Montell What Great Storytellers Know: Seven Skills to Become Your Most Influential and Inspiring Self, by Bernadette Jiwa

If you have the nudge, that small voice, saying 2022 is your year to finally launch your packaged food business or grow your existing one, then NOW is the time to act! Don't wait until January - you will already be behind. I am hosting an amazing all new goal setting workshop inside Food Business Success® in December and I am closing the doors for the year on November 30. The program is now a low monthly subscription and you get full access to all the content, the group calls AND this workshop. Procrastination is a dream killer. Make a decision and take action. Click here, apply and sign up today! I can't wait to see you inside. 

The Federal Reserve has announced a gradual reduction in its monthly bond-buying program, and what's the plan? To reduce purchases by $15 billion a month, from the current level of $120 billion, to zero by next June. Investors should take note: The Fed's tapering has begun! Steve Fobes on how the Fed has portrayed this so-called tapering and on what investors should watch for as disrupted supply chains and labor shortages linger into next year.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Doug C. Brown, CEO, Business Success Factors Doug C. Brown is the CEO of Business Success Factors, international best-selling author of the book Win-Win Selling: Unlocking Your Power for Profitability by Resolving Objections, and a nationally recognized sales revenue growth expert and consultant. He has collected an impressive amount of experience throughout his life in different fields, especially sales, and has created over 35 companies. His mission is to help companies grow their sales revenue and to have better-performing sales teams. https://www.facebook.com/dougcbrownbsf https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougbrown123/ https://twitter.com/dougcbrown123 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​The Biden Justice Department has filed an antitrust suit to block a proposed merger between two book publishers, which is a destructive move. Are Biden antitrusters really worried about books? Steve Forbes on the details behind Biden's antitrust suit actions to block Penguin Random House from buying Simon & Schuster and on why the Administration's move is really about power, not opportunity and prosperity.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Gary Vaynerchuk is the Chairman and CEO of Vayner X, overseeing companies including VaynerMedia, VaynerSports, VaynerNFT, Tracer, Gallery Media Group, to name a few. He is a prolific angel investor with ties to Facebook, Twitter, Uber and Snapchat among others. He is co-founder of Resy, Empathy Wines, VCR Group, and his latest passion VeeFriends. A true entrepreneur at heart, Gary can't pass a garage sale without stopping and picking up a 15-year-old-Furby. Gary is a five-time NY Times best-selling author, his sixth book “12 and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success”, is coming out this month. GaryVee is a dear friend and truly the sharpest dude I know. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Grape Nation by becoming a member!The Grape Nation is Powered by Simplecast.

This episode of Start With A Win features David Burkus, a keynote speaker, organizational psychologist, and one of the world's leading business thinkers. And his forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach innovation, collaboration, and productivity. His most recent work, Leading From Anywhere: The Essential Guide to Managing Remote Teams, has helped leaders learn how to best adapt to the new world of remote work.Adam and David begin the conversation by reflecting on the events of the last 18 months when COVID-19 sent nearly 50 percent of the American workforce to work from home. David talks about studying organizations that employed alternative workplace practices prior to the pandemic and how he predicts that those practices may now become less of an anomaly and more of the norm. And with that shift, leaders have to start learning now how best to manage remote teams and become intentional about fostering connection, productivity and good communication.David believes that the extremes of making policy decisions around remote work for the organization as a whole—or having no structure around it at all—could both be disastrous for all involved. Instead, organizations should provide guidance but let decisions be made for what that looks like on a team level.Adam and David also discuss the importance of company culture and how that spans far beyond pizza parties and team outings. It spans from core values of the organization to guidelines for communications to how you maintain a sense of connection in a remote environment, which takes intentionality. If you're not intentional about your culture, it falls apart. Organizations that are renowned for their culture have been very intentional about building culture.They wrap up the conversation by discussing “The Great Resignation” and why so many companies have experienced larger than normal numbers of employees leaving their positions and how best to handle these transitions as leaders.Episode Links:https://davidburkus.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Leading-Anywhere-Essential-Managing-Remote/dp/0358533279https://twitter.com/davidburkus?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidburkus/https://www.ted.com/speakers/david_burkusOrder your copy of Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success:https://www.startwithawin.com/bookConnect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430

Join Us For Episode 31 on Pest Equity Podcast where we sit-down with a young and up coming entrepreneur in The Pest Control Industry Christian Allan of Tailor Made Pest Control.   Our topics of discussion include his journey from a Pest Control Tech to a business owner, his up's and down's, lessons learned, mentorship, education, never give up mindset, and willingness to inspire others and share his story with other young entrepreneurs on there journey to obtain Business Success!!   Christian Allan can be found on Facebook  Be followed on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok @cdallan76  email christian@tailormadepestcontrol.com Tailor Made Pest Control  (502)219-4688  Followed on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok @tailormadepc  tailormadepestcontrol.com Email Info@tailormadepestcontrol.com   DIY Pest Control  https://www.facebook.com/groups/825707331556392/ Fowl Mites and other mites Informational  https://www.facebook.com/groups/468615301147375/ Help! Cockroaches are Invading!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1600992826744122/ Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes oh my!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/729707704410988/     Come Follow Pest Equity Podcast: https://cash.app/$PestEquityPodcast instagram.com/@pestequitypodcast Facebook.com/pestequitypodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtdyZsZW5MgiumnYbLDfxmw https://teespring.com/stores/pest-equity-podcast-shop Email:  pestequitypodcast@gmail.com    

In today's episode, Allan welcomes Will Pemble. Will has been building and growing businesses of all shapes and sizes for over 25 years. Will's success extends well beyond the business world, he is known worldwide as “CoasterDad.” Will created a unique business building backyard roller coasters with his kids. Will and Allan discuss how entrepreneurs can move the needle forward by saying yes to new ideas, goals, and opportunities.

“An editor's pick section for your blog is great because you have some really high performing content that maybe is performing well on search or something that you want to highlight specifically that you think is important to helping people and guiding people through the purchase process.” @jayde3sai #DTCPOD“Make sure you have some strong internal linking. That's a good SEO that you can do to help improve the performance of your individual blog pages. ” @jayde3sai #DTCPODWe Speak About:[00:39] Twitter discussion for CPG brands with great blogs[05:37] eCommerce transactional emails Learn more about what makes a great brand blog and how to optimize your transactional emails In today's episode of DTC Finds, we're looking at a Twitter discussion on great CPG blogs and sharing a great resource you can use for inspiration for your transactional emailsWe'll share some of the best examples from the Twitter discussion and then look at this swipe file from Wonderment for transactional emails!Stay tuned as we break down unique blog posts and strategies from top brands as well as how to stay connected with customers through the buying process.  If you'd like to learn more about Trend and our influencer marketing platform for influencers and brands visit trend.io. You can also follow us for tips on growing your following and running successful campaigns on Instagram and LinkedIn.Mentioned Links:Twitter discussion on CPG blogs: https://twitter.com/kaleighf/status/1453481617163444229Wonderment transactional email swipe file: https://www.wonderment.com/ecom-txn-swipe-file

Last September President Biden issued an executive order that would force workers in private-sector companies with 100 or more employees to get vaccinated or be tested weekly and to wear face masks, a mandate recently blocked by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Are vaccine mandates unconstitutional? Steve Forbes on the temporary blocking of Biden's vaccine mandate and on why politics, not public health, is the dominating factor here.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

112 - This week, mindset-ninja Heather Lahtinen and I return to our series on money. We talk about a common deep-seated fear that blocks financial success, and also go down some kooky tangents—like why I don't want to be seen on a boat (blame the 2009 SNL video?). If your bank account balance still isn't where you want it, do yourself a favor and listen to this episode. You might need to question your thinking around what money means—and Heather's here to guide you through. What To Listen For: What having loads of money means to your amygdala The asinine thing Heather caught herself sayingWhy pet photographers are often afraid to market themselvesHeather's new area of research—and her deeply held beliefs about flying coachHow hating on Jeff Bezos can keep you in the poorhouse If all this talk about money is triggering you, great! That's incredibly valuable information, because something that triggers you has something to teach you. As you dig in and discover how these issues show up in your own life, hit us up on Facebook and share what you've learned!  Resources From This Episode: Flourish AcademyPodcast Episode 95: Upgrading Your LifePodcast Episode 101: Money TriggersPodcast Episode 103: Heather's Money MayhemPodcast Episode 105: When Do I Start Charging?Hair of the Dog Academy Hair of the Dog Facebook groupHair of the Dog Elevate coaching program 

Major League Baseball knows it has a big problem attracting younger fans and keeping many older ones engaged. One telltale sign: Television viewership of the World Series has plummeted 80% since the 1970s. Was last year's the worst World Series ratings of all time? Steve Forbes on two big, game-changing steps the MLB should take that would be grand slams with baseball fans!Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

“It's really all about the resources that you have and how you can really put that together” @kristenxjones  #DTCPOD“We're inclusive, and  you have to be consistent in that and really show up for every person that you represent whenever you have that type of branding.” @kristenxjones #DTCPOD“Understanding the customer journey in the beginning, I think, is the most important thing that you can do before getting started with an outline.” @kristenxjones #DTCPOD“You want it to be really clear in the beginning about what makes your brand different.” @kristenxjones #DTCPOD“Through iterating and talking to our customers and learning, we've been able to figure out exactly what they want and we've been able to continue that.” @kristenxjones #DTCPODWe Speak About:[01:08] Kristen introduces herself and SuitShop  [03:01] Managing long-form content and content marketing [06:15] Outsourcing content [09:54] The process of rebranding [14:30] Features of personalized automation marketing [18:28] Managing a hyper personalized flow  [22:18] Building an effective pay funnel  [26:48] Having enough content and creative [31:15] Secret cyber monday tip [32:45] What's next for SuitShop and where to find the brand, and Kristen Jones onlineHow SuitShop thinks about content, email, paid ads, and growthKristen Jones, Director of marketing at SuitShop, joins the POD to give some insight on the direct-to-consumer content and creation  SuitShop is an inclusive clothing brand that specializes in suits for everyone Kristen and the brand have been focusing their efforts on curating the new brand image that highlights their inclusivity to men, women, children, and pets An approach is taken with the customer service strategy by offering a personalized automated flow system that allows for more focus on the marketing strategy Kristen recognizes that when you state what your brand stands for, It has to be part of every business decision that you're thinking aboutUnderstanding the customer journey is key to DTC growthSuitShop stands out as an eCommerce clothing line that optimizes and personalizes the customer experienceThe brand curated a personalized journey for consumers by implementing a funnel system that divides customers into 3 categories to help further assist themKristen is consistently working toward where to add value propositions or benefits versus features and ultimately curtains the best content for consumers The brand also utilizes outside sources to assist in marketing optimization Kristen recommends reaching out to potential influences and “shooting your shot” Stay tuned as Kristen discusses paid ads, email marketing, and advice for black friday and cyber monday sales If you'd like to learn more about Trend and our influencer marketing platform for influencers and brands visit trend.io. You can also follow us for tips on growing your following and running successful campaigns on Instagram and LinkedIn.Mentioned Links:SuiShop's website: https://suitshop.com/Kristen Jones twitter: https://twitter.com/kristenxjones

Clogged ports, serious supply-chain challenges, higher prices and widespread shortages are being painfully felt across the U.S. We need an “Operation Warp Speed” approach to fix the chaos at hand. Steve Forbes on the real reason for the major port backup and on how one mega tweet from Ryan Peterson, CEO of the fast-growing, freight-forwarding outfit Flexport, has already accomplished a minor miracle.Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Is your FEAR getting in the way of your business success??*It's okay, you can tell me!*It's very common to feel fear in your business, whether it's fear of making mistakes, of what other people think, or--hear me out!--of actually being successful.This is the very topic I enjoyed the most from an interview I had with “America's Career Coach”, Ken Coleman. Together we always aim to deliver the highest amount of value for listeners, so Ken and I got into the nitty gritty details of:Where creativity really comes fromHow fear is getting in the way of your successWhether or not an artist can actually be an entrepreneurHow to approach what Ken calls the wrestling match between the head and the heart when starting a businessand more.I can't wait for you to hear this conversation, so click play!If you enjoyed this episode and don't want to miss another, subscribe to the podcast from wherever you're tuning in from today! This will ensure you get notified of all future episodes and I will be forever grateful.

In this episode of Start With A Win, General Martin E. Dempsey joins Adam for a conversation about how effective leadership begins with becoming a good follower. General Dempsey was the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and retired in 2015 after 41 years of military service. He now teaches leadership and public policy as a Rubenstein Fellow at Duke University and serves as Chairman of USA Basketball. General Dempsey was named one of TIME magazine's most influential people, is the author of the new book, No Time For Spectators: The Lessons That Mattered Most From West Point To The West Wing.General Dempsey opens the conversation by talking about his perspective on how best to lead a diverse group of people. He points back to his time in the military when he learned the important responsibility of a leader to always foster a sense of belonging.Adam asks General Dempsey about his reasons behind writing his newest book, No Time For Spectators. The General shares that in writing a book on leadership, he realized that some of those most important principles he learned about leadership actually originated from his years of being a “follower” in his career.General Dempsey rounds out the conversation by talking about his current role as a professor at Duke University and his philosophies on teaching the practical application of public policy and giving students an insider's perspective on the decision-making process of national leaders.Order your copy of Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success:https://www.startwithawin.com/bookEpisode Links:Teddy Roosevelt's speech, "The Man in the Arena”  https://youtu.be/A311CnTjfosConnect with General Dempsey:https://www.generaldempsey.comhttps://twitter.com/Martin_Dempsey?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.defense.gov/About/Biographies/Biography/Article/602694/general-martin-e-dempsey/Connect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430

Leadership takes guts, grit and lots of passion. So, after 199 episodes on our podcast show we gathered up some of our favorite conversations about the leadership mindset and what it takes to lead people. Whether you're leading a small or large team OR just searching for ways to better lead yourself in life, this episode is filled with gold nuggets from start to finish. You're in for a real treat from the best of the Strong By Design podcast show!   "You've got to find the 3, 4 or 5 things that most move your spirit, when I'm doing those things 80% of the time then my passion is flowing and people feel that!" -Todd Durkin   Time Stamps Ep 200 – The Leadership Mindset – What it takes to be a Strong Leader 0:24 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast 3:18 – Overcoming FEAR with the Mind Right Maniac - Todd Durkin 6:29 – The power of taking action 8:58 – Todd on how to overcome fear 14:46 – Be Unstoppable with Craig Ballantyne 16:27 – Craig shares his honest experiences with anxiety 18:50 – How to create freedom through structure 21:31 – 7 Keys to be Strong By Design ft. Chris Wilson and Mike Westerdal 25:59 – How cultivating an ‘Attitude of Gratitude' can improve your life 29:12 – The power of faith in God 30:46 – Top 3 Secrets to Business Success ft. Chris Wilson and Mike Westerdal 34:40 – The untold truth about networking 39:06 – Mike on finding freedom through surrender to God 41:30 – The power of passion and perseverance 44:42 – ROAR: Claim Your Territory ft. Dr. Ron Eccles 47:59 – Discover Dr. Ron's personal growth journey with God 50:04 – Dr. Ron on helping business owners achieve their full potential in life and business through ‘ROAR!' 53:33 – Dr. Ron reveals inspiration behind ‘ROAR!' 57:55 – The importance of being proactive in life     Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

Suppose you, like so many, found yourself re-evaluating your priorities during the lockdowns and discovered that your job causes you more pain than pleasure. In that case, you may be considering starting your own business. However, you are also likely to know as many as 80% of startups fail in the first year. So, how do you walk away from the pain of your J.O.B, but also create financial abundance? The answer lies in having the following four pillars in place:

Restoring the SALT deduction would blow a hole in the anticipated revenues from tax increases in Biden's big spending bill, but is there a better solution? Steve Forbes on why a flat tax should be considered but why it's a solution Washington Democrats will foolishly resist. Steve Forbes shares his What's Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.