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Register for the webinar:SBA Loans 101 + Program Updates - Jun 12th - https://bit.ly/3FGQIqBSarah Chiles & Matthew Ferguson left careers in VC to buy the only auto repair shop for 35 miles in their native Aspen.Topics in Sarah & Matthew's interview:Backgrounds in engineering and VCPreserving local fabric by buying businessesThe “tackle shop” nature of businesses in small townsSeasonality in a small resort townGaining the respect of employeesVision of a hometown holdcoCrisis management when their operator leftModernizing and restructuring the auto repair businessFinding out what each employee wantsLong-term commitment to Aspen References and how to contact Sarah & Matthew:Sarah's LinkedInMatthew's LinkedInAspen Total AutomotiveShop Fix AcademyAdam Markley on Acquiring Minds: Getting Reps: Helping Others Look at Deals Led to a HoldcoCassi Niekamp on Acquiring Minds: Buying a $1.2m Fencing Business & Earning Trust QuicklyGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you're a searcherLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProducer by Pam Cameron
In this episode, entrepreneur and powerhouse realtor Kirstine Openshaw dives into the mindset of what it takes to thrive in life and business.From overcoming self-doubt to navigating life's unexpected challenges, Kirstine opens up about her transformation, the power of belief, and how she built her resilient, empowering mindset. She also shares her son's powerful health journey—born with half a heart—and the strength it's given her to lead with purpose.This episode provides insight for anyone seeking clarity, growth, or a fresh perspective on personal development, entrepreneurship, and leading with compassion.
Why Understanding Tax Planning is Key to True Wealth? | Master Investor #freedomGet our products and tools to build wealth today: https://bit.ly/masterinvestorpartnersUse the referral link https://crypto.com/app/68rxkbmmfc to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get bonus to start investing in crypto with ease.Resources, courses, eBooks and more: www.masterinvestor.moneyJoin the Quantum club opportunity here: https://bit.ly/quantumclubmembersMake sure to subscribe, share and comment.Start a newsletter for any niche and monetize it in several different ways through passive income, use this platform: https://www.beehiiv.com/?via=masterinvestorThere is just one method we should invest if we intend to do so. The Master Investor method of investing is to make passive income.Debt is frequently compared to a loaded pistol. Administering it without proper training can lead to disastrous consequences. It can be a really useful tool if we use it properly with our education.What does it mean, and why do we need tax planning?Summary:Our company's end-of-year taxes are a hidden treasure trove of opportunities.Through end-of-year planning, we can permanently alter our taxes with the assistance of our tax counselor or accountant. Not all professionals are equal. Discover how to choose the right ones.Businesses that lack a proper plan are doomed to fail due to not being profitable. Financial advisors get in touch with their clients at this time of year to offer year-end tax planning advice. However, we might be asking ourselves, "Why is preparing so crucial at this time of year?Reason #1: Alternative Minimum Tax or AMTThe Alternative Minimum Tax, or AMT for short, is imposed on an increasing number of individuals.Reason #2: Estimated payment penalties are the second reasonA person is most likely paying estimated taxes if he or she receive money from sources other than their usual job.Reason #3: A year with a high or low salaryPeople are either having a really awful year or an exceptionally excellent one, and that much is true.ConsideringIt's time to take think about our business' health now that we know where our company stands.Ensure the success of our companyAnd that's all. Planning our business's end-of-year taxes successfully is that easy.Finish reading article here: https://masterinvestor.substack.com/p/why-understanding-tax-planning-isGo to www.masterinvestor.education for more services and products.Starting our business planning for the upcoming year toward the end of the year is ideal. Since we are already handling the books, why not do some research to ensure that our company thrives in the upcoming year?We can start out well with the following checklistOrganize the books.Recognize our businessFinding out how our company and brands are doing right now is the next item on the list. This may be difficult for some people, but it's easy for others. But before we can do anything else, we must finish this stage, regardless of whether we are a small business owner who can afford a bookkeeper or we are one of those people who cram a glovebox full of receipts.SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, AND SHARE. Get in our inner circle with one of a digital course to help anyone build the asset column through sound investing: htttps://www.masterinvestor.moneyGet our ebooks: 1- How to build cash flow with the internet? Turn Passive Income On: https://www.masterinvestor.money2- The 10 new Rules Of Money: https://bit.ly/10newrulesofmoney3- How to invest in crypt to build wealth? Understanding Bitcoin and Blockchain: https://bit.ly/howtoinvestincryptotobuildwealthYou can get them on Amazon too if you would like too, available on the kindle app.Money is just an idea backed up by confidence. An asset puts money in your pocket. A liability takes money out of your pocket.The simple definition of a fake asset is one that promises to make us richer but in actuality robs us blind.
In this episode, Chris sits down with Sammy Destefano, a real estate agent in Phoenix, Arizona, who has built a highly successful career by mastering the art of cold calling RELENTLESSLY. He reveals the mindset and discipline that helped him rise above the 90% failure rate in real estate, his approach to expired and canceled listings, and the impact of waking up at 4 AM to execute his strategies. Key Takeaways:The importance of hustling in the beginning to build a businessFinding and mastering a niche in real estateHow cold calling helped Sammy meet prominent clientsWhy 90% of agents fail in their first three years—and how Sammy avoided that trapThe value of a disciplined routine, including waking up at 4 AM and daily phone prospectingHow coaching and mentorship helped propel Sammy's career to new heightsConnect with Sammy:Cell: 919-454-6482Connect with Chris:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craddrock/RESOURCES:
Are you hiding under the covers, not trusting or backing yourself? It's time to reclaim your power and go all in on your vision, brother.Clint X Morgan reflects on his pivotal journey from shy, introverted personal trainer to multiple 7-figure entrepreneur. By activating "rich mode," getting a mentor, and being truly committed, Clint shares how he cracked the code to success.He shares the importance of unwavering commitment, getting uncomfortable, and trusting yourself, even when you can't yet see the results. Clint invites you to cultivate "rich mode" - an unstoppable energy fueled by excitement, courage, and relentless action.If you're ready to stop playing small, get out of your own way, and leap into your vision as an entrepreneur, this episode will light a fire in your nuts. Your time is now!"When you really engage, when you really get jacked and get into rich mode, it carries a certain frequency, a certain energy." ~ Clint X MorganIn This Episode:The pivotal retreat that sparked Clint's transformationActivating "rich mode" and achieving a fully booked PT businessThe power of commitment and "putting a ring on" your businessFinding the right mentor to guide you through the unknownOvercoming the fear of public speaking and personal brandingReclaiming your masculine energy and stepping into your powerConnect with The Rich Mystic Man: Go to https://clintxmorgan.org/therichmysticman to book a call with Clint to see if you're a fit for The Rich Mystic Man RetreatDM Clint on Insta with the words ‘Rich Man' to find out more about the next retreat.Website - https://clintxmorgan.org/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/clintxmorgan/?hl=enYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClintXMorganFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/ClintXMorgan/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@clintxmorgan Stream my music on Spotify:https://www.tinyurl.com/clintxspotify Mentioned ResourcesBooksThink and Grow Rich: https://a.co/d/1vTGmqz How to Win Friends & Influence People: https://a.co/d/fPeuhJI
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder of CHS Consulting Group LLC, Cassie Saquing. Cassie highlighted a fractional CO integrator's transformative impact on a business. For those unfamiliar with the term, a fractional CO integrator is a professional who steps into a company part-time to help reset its trajectory, establish robust systems and processes, and manage finances with an eye toward scaling or preparing for a sale. This role is particularly beneficial for small to mid-sized businesses that need executive-level expertise but may require more resources for a full-time position.Cassie explained companies often reach a point where they need to reevaluate their direction and strategy. This is where a fractional CO integrator steps in, bringing a fresh perspective and the necessary skills to streamline operations and position the business for growth.Cassie emphasized the importance of creating a framework that allows the business to operate smoothly and efficiently. She highlighted the critical role of managing money to keep the business afloat and strategically invest in areas that will lead to scaling or make the company attractive to potential buyers.Cassie shared her insights on how AI can be used to improve productivity, from automating mundane tasks to providing data-driven insights that inform strategic decisions. She talked about the potential of AI to free up time for creative and high-level thinking, allowing businesses to focus on innovation and growth.Key Points from the Episode:Importance of decision-making in businessFinding the right integrator for a businessUtilizing AI tools to improve productivityScaling or preparing for a potential sale of a businessUnderstanding the next steps for a businessAbout Cassie Saquing:Cassie Saquing is a seasoned entrepreneur who transformed her passion for childcare into a thriving business. In 2005, she founded a daycare/preschool, elevating it into a multi-million dollar enterprise within two years. Expanding her expertise, Cassie delved into business management coaching in 2018, targeting small to medium-sized businesses and online entrepreneurs. Cassie devised the Profit Stack System, a financial management approach for female business owners. This system, emphasizing simplicity and efficiency, aids in boosting cash flow without the burden of complexity or extensive time commitments.Cassie's journey reflects her system's transformative power, as she and her partner navigated financial challenges before implementing the Profit Stack System in 2015. This approach facilitated consistent salaries, quarterly bonuses, and self-funded projects like playground refurbishments. Cassie's accessible teaching style, rooted in an educator's perspective, ensures that her system remains user-friendly, making financial success attainable for everyone willing to follow her straightforward steps.About CHS Consulting Group LLC:CHS Consulting Group, LLC specializes in empowering businesses with strategic financial solutions. The consultancy's expertise in setting up efficient automated money management systems ensures increased profitability. Their services extend to analyzing and streamlining current operating systems, aiming to minimize stress by implementing one-time setups. CHS Consulting Group provides valuable insights into project validation and viability, enabling informed business decisions.With proprietary profit tools, clients gain a continuous understanding of their financial metrics, enhancing the capacity for well-informed choices. The...
Our guest on the podcast today is social impact pioneer, Paul Zelizer. Since 1993, Paul Zelizer has worked with and led programs for 30,000+ leaders working for positive change in and through their organizations. He started his business in 2008, making him one of the first business coaches to focus on the needs of social entrepreneurs and impact business leaders. In 2017, he founded Awarepreneurs as a way to amplify the practices successful social enterprise leaders use. Today he is best known as the host of the Awarepreneurs Podcast, one of the world's leading social entrepreneur podcasts. Paul maintains a busy coaching and consulting practice working with impact-focused founders, leaders, and companies.Today we delve into the complexities of the modern world and the quest for meaningful work, justice, and sustainability. From the challenges faced by tech giants to the importance of connecting with nature, Paul's insights provide a refreshing perspective on the intersection between business, personal values, and planetary wellbeing. With engaging discussions on topics ranging from indigenous cultures to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this episode invites listeners to deepen their understanding of what it means to be a sacred changemaker and discover how they can contribute to positive change in their spheres of influence. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you feeling motivated and ready to create a more sustainable and purposeful future.Listen in as we discuss the complexities of the modern world and the quest for meaningful work, justice, and sustainability. Paul's insights provide a refreshing perspective on the intersection between business, personal values, and planetary well-being. We talk through how business is the biggest lever for change we have, as we invite you to deepen your understanding of what it means to be a sacred changemaker and discover how you too can contribute to positive change in your spheres of influence. I am sure you will find this to be an inspiring conversation that will leave you feeling motivated and ready to create a more sustainable and purposeful future.Key TakeawaysPaul's unique life journey that shaped his life and work in unexpected waysThe importance of meaningful work and its impact in businessFinding solace and meaning with a sense of place and communityHow the landscape of impact and sustainability has evolved over the past 15 years, and the trends for 2024The value of deep conversations and collective wisdomMemorable Quote“Social entrepreneurship is one of the fastest growing college majors on college campuses around the world. It's like, people are looking around, especially young people, under the age of 35, and saying, 'Wow, we're not doing so well as humans living long term on planet Earth, what are we going to do about it?'”- Paul ZelizerEpisode Resources:Paul's WebsiteAwarepreneurs PodcastSacredChangemakers.comOur Sacred CommunityJayne's WebsiteJayne Warrilow on LinkedinThank you to our sponsor:A HUGE thank you to the members of our Inner Circle who are our podcast sponsors, and also our extended Sacred Changemakers community who are...
Glenmuir's 130 year legacy stands it in great stead, but Managing Director Mikhel Ruia's constant innovation and tempered approach keeps them moving ever-forwards.We have the rare opportunity to speak with another business within the same family group as last episode's Sock Shop; both being part of the Ruia Group and interestingly sharing an evidently effective family ethos…This episode covers:Receiving business mentorship from within your entrepreneurial familyMikhel's pursuit of breaking the ‘3rd gen, rags-to-riches-to-rags' tropeGrowing up in a culture of commitment and work ethicThe impressive digitisation that Mikhel has brought to the businessFinding extraordinary improvements in the ordinaryHow to have an awareness and tact when handling tense topics
I think when you have enough chesticles, as I call it, to go and start a business, you really have to back yourself. And I think even if people tell you you can't, you sort of go to bed at night thinking, "Have I gone crazy? But let's go for it. Julie CastleJoin us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the incredible journey of Julie Castle, the founder of Struber, a leading professional services consultancy in Australia. Discover how Julie's determination, passion for infrastructure, and focus on relationships have propelled her business to national recognition.Get ready to gain insights on founding and scaling a successful business, finding purpose in problem-solving, embracing flexibility, and creating a legacy. Julie Castle's story reminds us that it's time to stop waiting and start building our own paths to success. In this episode Julie shares with us her insights on founding and building a national business and you'll learn more about: Focusing on relationships to build a businessFinding passion in the problem you solveDeveloping a survive and thrive mentality to overcome challengesGuiding principles around hard work and resilienceOwning your flexibilityDefining company values in businessInnovation as a catalyst for change in the infrastructure industryThe gender gap in construction and the impact on the skills gap Leaving a positive legacy with people and projectsJulie reminds us that there are so many different variations of flexibility and the importance of the human element in business as a leader. She speaks honestly around the journey of raising a family while working or building a business and the importance of understanding individual motivators in the team.Julie's bright spark and desire to leave a legacy in infrastructure projects around the country to develop a more sustainable industry inspires us all to think deeply about our own legacy in all aspects of our lives.It's time to stop waiting and start building with Julie Castle. You can connect with Julie on on LinkedIn or follow Struber on InstagramYou can learn more about Struber and their bright impact on infrastructure projects and businesses here. About your host: Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co. With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development. Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn't knock, you have to build a door – and it's this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential. Help someone else Build Doors in their career
* All information about Kate's groundbreaking ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series is available here *As we take a break for the summer holidays, we wanted to share some of the incredible ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast interviews we have done over the last 12 months and bring together clips from different guests that highlight various issues we all face regarding our ADHD. This week ADHD accountant and money coach Tina Mathams and financial educator and Tik Tok influencer and founder of the Mad About Money app Maddy Alexander discuss money shame, debt, and ADHD impulsive spending.In today's episode of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Tina first talk about:Re-writing your money story and letting go and understanding your family or parent's beliefs about moneyWhy managing and dealing with money can be more complex with ADHDHow dyscalculia can be a reason why managing money can feel so challengingThe energetics of money and abundanceTools to help you navigate money with easeThe importance of a strong money mindset and how to grow one!Money affirmations to help build new neural pathwaysAnd then Kate and Maddy talk about:How Maddy's spending addiction manifestedDopamine seeking behavioursShame and guilt from spending addictionHaving a fear of dealing with moneyWhy it's so crucial for people with ADHD to talk about moneyHow Maddy dealt with her own debtHow to recognise our strengths and challenges in businessFinding support and understanding of our neurodivergence in businessTips to reduce your spending with ADHDWhat's changed in Maddy's life since her diagnosisHow Maddy manages with her dopamine cravings nowAnd if you'd like further support, my ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series is now available, with new resources regularly added. Learn how hormones are inextricably linked to our ADHD as women, advocate and empower yourself and your loved ones with the most up-to-date information from specialists on hormones, ADHD, cycles, women, health, nutrition, genetic testing, lifestyle, menopause and more! Click here for all the details and get access.Through the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series, we want to:Empower you with more knowledge and awarenessHelp you Advocate for yourselfEducate you and your loved ones about how to help yourself thrive and feel wellOffer you medical, holistic, mindset and lifestyle tools to improve your life after an ADHD diagnosis.Boost your confidence to know what's right for you and to trust in yourself to ask for what you deserve.Make private medical and holistic healthcare accessible to allIf you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you can access monthly live workshops, exclusive audio content and new resources specifically for the membership? I'd love to see you in this fantastic, like-minded community!
How do you make the transition from a startup business owner to sold out and scaling? You start off with the basics: Finding high-quality, paying customers - wherever you are in your business. We're going to take a look at what some of the biggest companies are doing and scale them down to fit your business, finding a unique value proposition, getting to know your ideal client, and how to establish an expert status and use it to find customers.In this episode, you'll hear…Why most business owners approach finding clients backwardsWhere I went wrong in my first businessFinding a market for your ideal clientsHow to differentiate your businessLeaning into your expert statusCreating content geared towards your ideal clientsIf you'd like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:The live masterclass has passed, but you can purchase the recording herehttps://formerlawyer.comCONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by Nova Media
In this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Rex Kurzius, Founder of Asset Panda,a powerful cloud-based asset relationship management platform that helps you keep track of your devices and create interdependencies between them. He is also the Founder of LRK Partners, Timberhorn, and Resulte Universal. He was also the President of Virtual Village.Together, they get into how Rex's serial entrepreneurship journey played out and whether or not first time founders should even start with SaaS, how he found (and solved) a problem within the SaaS market, why you should always mindmap your idea, and why retaining your customers means you have to keep making your product better.Guest at a Glance:Name: Rex KurziusAbout Rex: Rex Kurzius is the Founder of Asset Panda, a powerful cloud-based asset relationship management platform that helps you keep track of your devices and create interdependencies between them. He is also the Founder of LRK Partners, Timberhorn, and Resulte Universal. He was also the President of Virtual Village.Rex on LinkedInAsset Panda on LinkedInAsset Panda's WebsiteTopics we cover:How Asset Panda helps companies understand their equipmentShould you wait before building a SaaS company?The Age of EntrepreneurshipSolving the problems of an outdated business modelMindmap your ideas for a businessFinding the gaps in the marketContent marketing: the most effective way to marketRetaining your customers means making the product betterAnd more!Key Takeaways:The Arc of a Serial EntrepreneurWhen Rex was just twenty-three years old, Rex built and sold his first company called ‘Resulte Universal,' an IT services business. It grew to be worth about thirty million dollars! But he didn't start off with a SaaS product, instead, he built his way up and got used to what it was like building more traditional companies. SaaS is a very complex and intimidating market, so starting off in that industry may be, whilst brave, very risky.“My background is, I did build several other types of companies before I got into SaaS, and those experiences really helped me with it. And you're right, SaaS can be quite a bit more complex, and the runway to build these SaaS companies needs to be quite a bit longer.”Looking for a Problem to Solve: Do it Yourself!When Rex was building one of his service businesses, he continually ran into the problem of lost equipment. Despite using one of the most widely used accounting systems in the world, it seemed to be a problem that a lot of others were having. When he looked into it, he found that this was a common issue a lot of people were having and that the real problem lay within the business model. So what did he do? He took it upon himself to fix it, and thus, Asset Panda was born.“I had built up several service businesses and as I was building one of them I ran into a problem, and the problem was lost equipment. And we were using one of the most ubiquitous accounting systems in the world with Quickbooks, and it had a fixed asset ledger and that's where we were supposed to track our fixed assets, but we continually lost equipment.”Mindmap Your IdeasWhen starting your business, before really committing to an idea, write it all down, whether that be through a mindmap or notes, get it all down on paper and try to make connections to things in the industry. Eventually, you will figure out where the gap in the market lies, and your idea for your business will come to the forefront, all the pieces falling into place.“In any business, if you stick at something long enough and you're gritty enough, you'll eventually overturn questions and get some answers.”
Today we're going to talk about Kenny G., “real jazz,” and how that relates to business. We'll explore powerful lessons for entrepreneurs about authenticity, value, and standing out in a crowded market. Let's dive in!In this episode, you'll hear…What a feud between two jazz musicians has to do with your businessFinding what makes your business uniqueGetting back what you put out into the worldIf you'd like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Listen to Pat MethenyTaco Bell's Innovation Kitchen, the Front Line in the Stunt-Food WarsNaomi Powell of The Lifestyle EditEpisode 105: Stealing Content vs. Inspiration: When does it become illegal?Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally legit™️ today!CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms on InstagramDISCLAIMERProduced by Nova Media
On this episode Simon K speaks to Hollywood producer Mary Aloe.Mary Aloe is an American film and television producer, focusing on faith-based, action and drama. She is the owner of Aloe Entertainment based in Beverly Hills, California, which has produced movies including Bruised with Halle Berry,Marlowe with Liam Neeson,Battle in Seattle, When a Man Falls in the Forest, While She Was Out, Numb, Tortured, and The Princess and the Marine.Simon & Mary speak about:Irish oscar nominationsWorking with amazing talentThe right financing is the keyHow Mary started in the businessFinding the real life storiesMary's new movie Bird's eyeThe road to becoming a producerThe perfect storm for movie makingEverybody wants a piece of the pie...The hidden art of producing...Mary's career as a rock journalistDo you get starstruck Mary?East coast to West coast...Mary's philantrophy workThe politics behind helping the victims...Is Hollywood still male dominated?Agesim in HolywoodHave the TV streaming services changed the industry?Web:http://www.aloeentertainment.com/IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0022053/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MaryAloeAloentertainment/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/maryaloe_/?hl=enTwitter:https://twitter.com/maryaloe?lang=en
In this episode I was able to talk to Molly Wheatly about starting a tutoring business, and how she went from being a teacher to now coaching teachers on how to grow their own tutoring business.Sometimes when we need a drastic change, we can benefit from taking a step back and look at the parts of our current situation that are missing. Just asking ourselves a few questions such as: what we love about our job, what we wish we could change, what would make me feel like I'm making a difference, or even how we could make more money, are all pretty good indicators of where we need to go next.A lot of teachers have different side interests that help us make a more positive impact (and of course more money). Some of these are: photography, Etsy shops, copywriting, blogging, selling teacher resources, but one of the most natural side jobs could be tutoring.Starting a tutoring business allowed Molly to love teaching again where she currently teaches 5th grade. Having her full-time tutoring business led her to then help teach other teachers how to do the same. What you will hear about in this episode:How Molly began her tutoring business and branched off to help more teachers do the same.The ways in which Molly was able to systematize her tutoring business and teach other teachers her method.The steps in getting your own tutoring business started and finding a rate worth your time.Finding ways to balance teaching full-time and have a full-time tutoring businessFinding what you are passionate about leads you to finding more clients and in return more money.How hiring out was able to provide her the most growth.Related Episodes:Episode 57 - How to nail your ESL Teacher interview (resume and cover letter tips) part 1Episode 58 - 3 teacher interview tips to help you get the job Part 2Resources Mentioned:The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join. Simply Ieva ESL Teachers Pay Teachers StoreEpisode 16 - A new EL teacher's perspective with Kennedy MerriamConnect with Molly Wheatley:Follow on Instagram @mollyawheatley YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@mollyawheatleyFree masterclass on how to make $1000 a month with your tutoring side hustle Connect with Ieva:Follow me on InstagramVisit my websiteJoin the Simply Ieva Facebook Group
Welcome back to The Conviction of a Leader! We are so happy that you are joining us for part 2 of Beau's conversation with Nate Netti. If you haven't listened to part one yet, we highly recommend scrolling back to episode 29 and starting there! This episode is jam packed with leadership nuggets that are sure to get you fired up for success in your business and professional life! Episode Highlights: Nate's ConvictionsHandling Problems in BusinessFinding a MentorWhat's in the Future for Forrest Co?Celebrating SuccessFind More on Nate:Forrest Co WebsiteFind Nate on LinkedInNate's TwitterLinks Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Beau Vincent:Instagram: @beaubvinnyVincent Family Insurance WebsiteBeau's Coaching WebsitePress inquiries please contact: theconvictionofaleader@gmail.combeau@craigwigginscoaching.com
Welcome to episode 85 of The Numbers Game. On today's show, we chat about our biggest learnings of 2022 and we make some bold predictions for the year ahead.On this episode, we discuss:1 Percenters:Smart investing decisionsUnfair advantageLeveraging confidenceBacking yourselfThe emotions of businessEducated riskBeing prepared emotionally for businessFinding the right type of growth Quality over quantityOur predictions for 2023Check out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD.
What to say about today's guest?Occasionally I'm lucky enough to stumble upon stories that just completely captivate you. Nassar Khalil, CEO of Rogue City Hotels (https://www.roguecityhotels.com/) has a story that will shock you and inspire you in equal measure. There is also a phenomenal amount of learning in here.In amongst an incredible story of overcoming adversity we also chat about:-BatterseaBeing Educated in the UKHaving disciplineGraft, Being accepted into Imperial CollegeThe incidentStarting againDigging deepPlacement at ClaridgesThe joy of teamworkTeams v TribesThe First Management roleBecoming a General ManagerAttention to detailQatarFounding a BusinessFinding the story of your buildingExpansionAnd so much more. I cannot thank Nassar enough for being vulnerable with his story, wherever you work at whatever level you are at, this is a story that really does have everything.Enjoy!This week's episode is brought to you in partnership with Zero Procure who are here to make procurement simple, offering great value and quality for products and services, all for zero cost. Just click on this link or visit their site at www.zeroprocure.com/podcast to help support both this podcast and your business.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
In today's episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, I talk about how you can grow your business using social media organically. There's a lot to say about posting on every social media platform and posting three times a day to be successful, but I'm here to tell you that you can be successful with a social media strategy that only takes up 1 hour a week. The key is to be strategic about which platforms you're on and how you're posting. Here are the following points covered in this episode:Finding a social media strategy that works specifically for your businessHow to use each social media platform to promote your businessFinding your target audience and knowing how to engage them Like the show? Keep Katie running and show her your support!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiebrinkleyhttps://katiebrinkley.com/Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social Communications:Clubhouse: clubhouse.com/@katiebrinkleyhttps://www.nextstepsocialcommunications.comlinkedin.com/in/katiebrinkleyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_-Y2X66ANwc5AY0k1WJagw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our powerful dopamine-seeking behaviour can lead us down some very dark roads, but having the awareness and some nurturing accountability can help us channel our hyperfocuses in a healthy way.This week's guest is money-saving specialist, Maddy Alexander-Grout and recently diagnosed ADHD mum of two. Her main passion is helping people save money, find discounts, and guide people to find support for their ADHD in the workplace.During this week's episode, Kate and Maddy speak about:How Maddy's spending addiction manifestedDopamine seeking behavioursShame and guilt from spending addictionHaving a fear of dealing with moneyWhy it's so important for people with ADHD to talk about moneyHow Maddy dealt with her own debtHow to recognise our strengths and challenges in businessFinding support and understanding of our neurodivergence in businessTips to reduce your spending with ADHDWhat's changed in Maddy's life since her diagnosisHow Maddy manages with her dopamine cravings nowYou can connect with Maddy via her website, myviprewards.co.uk, Tik Tok, and Instagram. Head to Kate's website www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk and use the code: 25BF to get 25% off all her pre-recorded workshops until Monday, 28th November.Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity in their lives. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate's articles in ADDitude magazine here
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Sarah Williams, the owner of two 7 figure businesses, Framed by Sarah and Launch your Box. We discuss: How to build a subscription box How to know when to ask for help with your businessFinding the balance between your life and business Sarah's take on what without the hustle means Work with SarahWebsite InstagramWork with me:1:1 Coaching & MentoringAligned Side Business 101Free email course which includes 7 days of business tips, journal prompts, and reflection questions for you to create your side business with ease and joy.Sign up here: Aligned Side Business Email Course
Spending too much time looking for the perfect candidate for your company, just to end up hiring the wrong person again?Effective recruitment is key to your success, but recruitment is more than just posting on job boards and asking general interview questions. No one knows this better than Andrea Hoffer, CEO and Owner of AHA! Recruiting.It's important to discover what skills and traits the specific role within your company requires, as well as the company's needs and values. Other key factors like employer branding and learning from past hiring mistakes will also give you a better chance for success in the hiring process.Andrea and Bernadette discuss how to locate the right candidate, the biggest issues faced by hiring managers, and how to make your company more appealing to candidates.Say goodbye to bad hires and learn how to find the right applicant for your organization!Topics discussed in this episode:How Andrea founded AHA! Recruiting after hiring for her first businessFinding out what you truly need from a candidate through the discovery processBuilding a candidate persona to create effective recruitment marketing campaignsChallenges hiring managers and employers are facing during the hiring processThe shift in candidates valuing remote/flexible work and how businesses are respondingCreating your ideal company culture in a virtual or in-person work environmentBe proactive marketing your company culture and learn from Glassdoor reviewsEcho the candidate persona and company culture in the job posting and interviewCreating productive interview questions that ask for specific examplesThe importance of comparing candidates to a candidate profile and not other candidatesWhen to stop searching for “someone better” and fill the positionBuild an online presence and utilize employee testimonials to attract candidatesCandidates should keep a journal of their work and life experiences to make a portfolio of their career for future job interviewsAndrea's book, Hire Higher, is a practical step-by-step guide through the discovery process, recruitment marketing campaigns, interviewing, and onboardingDownload for FREE the first chapter of Andrea's book, Hire Higher, here: https://bit.ly/ahofferfreechapter. In this free chapter, you'll find six questions to ask yourself to uncover the perfect fit for your company and how to attract them!Learn more about Andrea at www.aharecruitingexperts.com.Have questions after this discussion? Book a call with Bernadette to talk about next steps in helping you to be a stronger, more confident you! http://coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall Connect with Bernadette:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYou can hear more episodes like this on Apple Podcasts or SpotifySupport the Show.
Spending too much time looking for the perfect candidate for your company, just to end up hiring the wrong person again?Effective recruitment is key to your success, but recruitment is more than just posting on job boards and asking general interview questions. No one knows this better than Andrea Hoffer, CEO and Owner of AHA! Recruiting.It's important to discover what skills and traits the specific role within your company requires, as well as the company's needs and values. Other key factors like employer branding and learning from past hiring mistakes will also give you a better chance for success in the hiring process.Andrea and Bernadette discuss how to locate the right candidate, the biggest issues faced by hiring managers, and how to make your company more appealing to candidates.Say goodbye to bad hires and learn how to find the right applicant for your organization!Topics discussed in this episode:How Andrea founded AHA! Recruiting after hiring for her first businessFinding out what you truly need from a candidate through the discovery processBuilding a candidate persona to create effective recruitment marketing campaignsChallenges hiring managers and employers are facing during the hiring processThe shift in candidates valuing remote/flexible work and how businesses are respondingCreating your ideal company culture in a virtual or in-person work environmentBe proactive marketing your company culture and learn from Glassdoor reviewsEcho the candidate persona and company culture in the job posting and interviewCreating productive interview questions that ask for specific examplesThe importance of comparing candidates to a candidate profile and not other candidatesWhen to stop searching for “someone better” and fill the positionBuild an online presence and utilize employee testimonials to attract candidatesCandidates should keep a journal of their work and life experiences to make a portfolio of their career for future job interviewsAndrea's book, Hire Higher, is a practical step-by-step guide through the discovery process, recruitment marketing campaigns, interviewing, and onboardingDownload for FREE the first chapter of Andrea's book, Hire Higher, here: https://bit.ly/ahofferfreechapter. In this free chapter, you'll find six questions to ask yourself to uncover the perfect fit for your company and how to attract them!Learn more about Andrea at www.aharecruitingexperts.com.Have questions after this discussion? Book a call with Bernadette to talk about next steps in helping you to be a stronger, more confident you! http://coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall Connect with Bernadette:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYou can hear more episodes like this on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
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Marsha is looking for the best apps for Instagram aesthetic because she wants to increase engagement on her profile. As a photographer, Marsha understands the importance of displaying her work as images. However, due to the recent changes in the IG algorithm where there's a huge focus on Reels. Marsha wants to find creative ways of making her photographs posts pop in the Instagram feed. Let me know if you can relate to these challenges. Your bread and butter income is in the photography nicheThe new Reels rollout is causing you to switch up your marketingVideo marketing is not as impactful as images for your businessFinding new photo editing apps is eating up your precious time If only there was a way to still do social media marketing using images that would stop the scroll In this post, you'll learn about 9 cool apps that will take your photo editing to a whole new level. Social Media Today In our increasingly digital world, social media platforms have become a staple in the lives of many. Among these platforms is the Instagram app. A photo and video content-sharing app that has taken the world by storm. While it can be great for sharing everyday moments with friends and family, Instagram can also be used for more creative purposes. One way to use Instagram more creatively is by using different apps to edit your photos and videos. This resource will explore some of the best apps for editing your Instagram aesthetic. These apps offer a variety of great features. Including basic editing tools to more advanced options like colour correction and video editing. So if you're looking to take your Instagram posts and stories to the next level, check out some of these great apps! 1. Colorcinch In addition to the standard photo editing capabilities, Colorcinch (also known as Cartoonize) has a lot to offer. Its features include text editing, layers with blend modes, effects and filters, access to stock photos, and more. Even better, Colorcinch is available without charge, though some features do call for a paid subscription. Here's a list of features. CroppingResizingExposure and colour modificationsVignettingSharpening and clarity enhancementsA full-featured text editorMaskingLayeringBlending, and many other necessary built-in tools are all included with the Colorcinch app. The free edition of the editor has a lot of capabilities, including photo editing tools. When paying annually, Colorcinch Plus costs $3.99/month, while month-to-month payments cost $5.99/month. You can use the Colorcinch app on their website, or it is available for download in the Google Play Store. Unfortunately, it does not seem to be available for IOS devices at this time. 2. Remove.bg Your photos' online background removal solution is called Remove.bg. It is simple to use and removes any image backdrop in 5 seconds. This is thanks to the artificial intelligence technology that powers it. This technology is taught to recognize foreground features and separate them from the background. The features that you can take advantage of with the Remove.bg app include a drag & drop automated background removal. Also, uploading multiple images and folders, creating transparent or coloured backgrounds, and selecting the output size of your choice. On their website, Remove.bg is always available without charge. They support low-quality photos (previews) with a maximum resolution of 0.25 megapixels for free background removal. A free account also comes with 50 free previews each month via API and applications plus one bonus credit to test high-resolution downloads. They have streamlined pricing where you only need to enter the quantity and size of photographs you need, and on their new pricing page, they will recommend the best plan for you. Along with various additional plans and alternatives, Remove.bg now offers a 14-day money-back guarantee and can acc...
Listen in as Jayce speaks o the importance of having a crystal clear vision before even thinking about ways in which your business can scale. He encourages leaders to recognize their unique abilities and how they translate into the value that your organization aims to provide to both its team and clients.He shares his tips on finding the right people to fulfill your vision as a leader, and how to home in on the sweet spot between automation and the human side to maximize growth while maintaining company morale and culture.Jayce breaks down his process for measuring system leveragability, of which the goal is minimum input of resources for maximum output of profit (which allows you to sell a product) and reputation (which allows you to sell a product).Jayce caps off the conversation by reminding us that brute strength, work ethic, and good intentions are not enough. To truly succeed in business (and any endeavor for that matter), you need a system that scales.Sponsors:Visit https://buildertrend.com/aft/ to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account!Pella Windows & Doors - https://www.pella.com/Events:Learn More/Register for Contractor Coalition Summit November 06-09 https://www.eventcreate.com/e/contractorcoalitionsummitTopics Discussed:What is an “independent systems consultant”?Where most construction professionals fall short with regards to business systemsWhy vision is foundational to any businessFinding the right people to turn your vision into realityTaking action when spotting misalignment in your organizationMeasuring system leveragabilityFocusing on customer experience over customer serviceDocumenting the efficacy of your current systems and processesThe relationship between your system and employee happinessOvercoming the trap of living on intentions without actually implementing changeWhy Jayce decided to become a systems consultantThe heart and soul of a great purchase order systemConnect with Jayce Maybon: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycemaybon/Connect with Brad Leavitt:Website - https://www.aftconstructionpodcast.com/Instagram - https://instagram.com/aft_constructionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/aftconstructionHouzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-constructionPinterest - https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jgKey Quotes by Jayce:It all starts with a vision: setting that North Star—something to work for.You have to find who your authentic self is because that is the most valuable thing you can offer to the world. It's the most scarce thing that you have.I used to say that people are any organization's greatest asset. Over time, I've adjusted that statement to: “The right people, plugged into the right system, are any organization's greatest asset.”Indecision kills: It will kill relationships. It will kill confidence. It will kill morale. As soon as you recognize it, you have to act swiftly.Profit allows you to produce a product. Reputation allows you to sell a product.We need to take the emphasis off of customer service and put it on customer experience.Intentions get you moving. Systems do the changing.
Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I want to encourage you to feel free to "go off script" and incorporate fun into your business plan.We Chat About:The 3 questions to ask yourself before heading into the next season of businessFinding what lights you up inside of your businessQuestions I ask myself to make each day more funCONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click hereDOWNLOAD YOUR STARTER KIT: www.hollymariehaynes.com/starterkitJOIN THE COMMUNITY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/clubI hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at hollymariehaynes.com or instagram.com/holly_marie_haynes
Chris Lopez is a real estate entrepreneur. He's used the power of podcasting and content marketing to build a residential real estate investment brokerage, commercial multifamily brokerage, and real estate investing software to help people analyze their portfolios. In this episode, he talks about how podcasting has helped him build a successful brokerage business. He discusses the power of the podcast, that it creates a community of listeners who can connect with one another and share advice, resources, and business opportunities. To learn more about his work and his podcast, listeners can visit his website at Envision Advisors! [00:01 - 03:58] Opening SegmentWe welcome back, Chris Lopez!A key factor in his success is podcasting, which helped him build a strong network of contactsFocusing on building a niche market that you are experts in[03:59 - 16:52] Podcasting Leads to Recruiting Talented People In TransitionMentorship has been a key factor in the growth of his businessFinding a mentor who is vested in your success is keyHow the podcast community has been a great source of talentStrong community of followers through social media and in-person events[16:53 - 26:45] THE FINAL FOURWhat's the worst job that you ever had?He worked in pharmaceutical recruitingWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?“Who Not How” by Dan Sullivan What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Delegation and scaling upWhat does success mean to you?Chris says, “Success to me means, doing something that I love every day while I still have the time I want to hang out with my family.” Connect with ChrisWebsite: Envision AdvisorsLinkedIn: Chris LopezInstagram: @chrislopez_co LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link.WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform. Tweetable Quotes:“If I have a community, I can always create opportunity, always being business for myself.” – Chris Lopez“If people go out there and, find a mentor like that, or be a mentor like that as well… I find that as a great way to grow your business.” – Chris LopezSupport the show
Mike Claudio is an expert in sales, the host of the Big Stud Podcast, CEO at Win Rate consulting, Speaker and Best Selling Author. Mike urges his followers and clients to Win Fast and Win Often. He preaches about the power of becoming disciplined and consistent in order to make success your duty, responsibility, obligation, and to rise above outdated, unworkable middle class myths and limitations in order to achieve true freedom for themselves and their families.His straight-shooting viewpoints on leadership, small business, business development, employee recruiting and retention, and personal development have made him a valuable resource for anyone seeking knowledge and insights on real topics that matter.In this episode of the Define Success Podcast, Mike and Matt discuss:How to become a GREAT salespersonFrom dropping out of college to starting a businessFinding solutions for your consumers' problemsHow to win your morning routineMike's morning reading routineHabitual nature of humansWhy we need a routine to be successfulWhat it means to win fast and win oftenDefine what winning means to youSet a standard for yourself and live up to that daily
Over 30 years ago, the Fell family began experimenting with the production of ice cream. Now, they're running the world's largest ice cream parlour.This staggering evolution has carried with it a huge degree of tact and trust, a few sizable hurdles, and two generations of a family devoted to an unparalleled experience that extends beyond the ice cream itself.We hear from 2nd generation Managing Director Jonathan Fell about how he's gradually taken the reins and continues to grow their family's ambitious vision.This episode covers:How a family can steadily diversify their businessEvolving a vision organicallyThe benefits and banes of being self-taught in businessFinding the right time to pass the torch and assume ownershipHonesty around your capabilities and hiring accordinglyLinks and references at: https://lizleanpr.co.uk/podcast-runs-in-the-family/
Episode #235. About Jessica: Jessica Stansberry helps entrepreneurs grow and scale their income by teaching them how to create content that sells FOR them so they can sell more and work less. Jessica's YouTube channel, email list, and Instagram account are FULL of helpful nuggets to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses and become true CEOs.Connect with JessicaWebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokFavorite Quotes“People normally look at passive as they don't have to do any work, which is absolutely not true. Because almost every stream of passive income still requires quite a bit of work upfront. Passive income (to me) is all the work happens upfront. After the delivery, there's no work.”“Building an audience is the hardest part with affiliate marketing because one or two clicks per month are not gonna pay the bills. But as you build up your audience, they will.”“I wouldn't say there's a minimum viable audience, but a very specific audience. If you can gather even a small amount of very specific people, then you could start making really good money pretty early on.”In This Episode You'll Learn:What earning passive income really meansHaving the right audience for your passive income streamsUsing integrated content and discovering what type of content converts the best for your businessFinding the right brand for an affiliate partnershipPlaying the long game for passive incomeMentioned on the Show:Jessica's Amazon StoreJessica's Affiliate Marketing PlaybookAmazon's Influencer ProgramLove the show? Then why don't you:Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe to the show.Tag us on Instagram @go.to.gal or Jaclyn @jaclyn_mellone and let us know what you think or what and who you'd want to hear on the show!Want to become a Gal Pal? Head on over to this link to Become a Go-To Gal Podcast Insider
In Episode 49 of Brewing Up Creativity, Danielle is joined with Isabella Villani. Isabella is the owner and head photographer at Isabella Villani Photography. She is a wedding and editorial photographer capturing edgy, modern, and fashion forward images for couples and fashion brands in Toronto, and worldwide. Catch What's Inside the Episode:How Isabella discovered her love for photography and initially started it as a side-hustleThe pivotal moment Isabella knew she wanted to go full-time with her businessThe fears that come with quitting a 9-5 to go full-time in businessThe business plan / investments Isabella made for her businessFinding people who support you and your business goalsThe one piece of advice Isabella would give those looking to quit their full-time job and go full-time with their business Find Isabella Online:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/isabellavillaniphoto/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/isabellavillaniphotography/_saved/Website: https://isabellavillaniphotography.com/Find Brewing Up Creativity Online:@brewingupcreativityhttps://brewingupcreativity.buzzsprout.comwww.daniellelabontedesigns.com/podcastStart, Manage, Grow, and Register Your Business with Ownr and get 15% OFF at Checkout:https://ownr.grsm.io/xzcl4k8y28mnSupport the show
What problem plagues your daily life? Discover how founder of CITYROW, took some messy action when she realized she needed a sweaty workout that also supported her body and it was nowhere to be found in the market. It's an episode full of jumps, constant learning, and finding the right seat for your success.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co . And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Building CityRow based on a personal needWorking out for the body's health & longevityTaking a step forward, listening to feedback, and learningDetermining what you are good at and finding the right seat * Self-awareness Surrounding yourself with supportive people Episode References/Links:CityRow websiteIGGuest Bio:HELAINE KNAPPFounder & CEO of CITYROWAfter spending years climbing the corporate ladder, Helaine Knapp left the world of publishing for tech start-up life. Group fitness was her outlet while working hard and taking on the hustle and bustle of New York City. Months of spin and boot camp classes left her with a lower back injury, however, and she began searching for a workout that was low impact, but super effective. After a friend suggested rowing, Helaine initially rejected it as something “my dad did in college,” but following a few workouts on a sexy machine, pairing it with total body sculpting moves off the machine, changed her mind and the concept for CITYROW was born. With a mission of delivering a smart, fun, effective workout to all fitness levels, under Knapp's leadership, CITYROW has grown from one studio in New York City to a national omnichannel fitness brand a top-ranked on-demand global program featuring at-home rowers and a fast-growing digital subscription business alongside 12 open studios and 65 franchises sold nationwide! Knapp has yet to row on the water and has been featured as a business leader and a wellness expert on TODAY, Women's Health, ABC, Harper's Bazaar, Shape, Well + Good, Vogue, Yahoo! Finance and PEOPLE, among many others.In this episode you will learn about:The journey to CEO and recognizing Plan ZHow you raise money as a small businessFinding the need to create a startup Feedback, launching, and the process to get it rightGrowth with sharing and celebration Trust is always key for customer support and serviceVisualization to change the status quo Episode References/Links:WebsiteInstagramGuest Bio:HELAINE KNAPPFounder & CEO of CITYROWAfter spending years climbing the corporate ladder, Helaine Knapp left the world of publishing for tech start-up life. Group fitness was her outlet while working hard and taking on the hustle and bustle of New York City. Months of spin and boot camp classes left her with a lower back injury, however, and she began searching for a workout that was low impact, but super effective. After a friend suggested rowing, Helaine initially rejected it as something “my dad did in college,” but following a few workouts on a sexy machine, pairing it with total body sculpting moves off the machine, changed her mind and the concept for CITYROW was born. With a mission of delivering a smart, fun, effective workout to all fitness levels, under Knapp's leadership, CITYROW has grown from one studio in New York City to a national omnichannel fitness brand a top-ranked on-demand global program featuring at-home rowers and a fast-growing digital subscription business alongside 12 open studios and 65 franchises sold nationwide! Knapp has yet to row on the water and has been featured as a business leader and a wellness expert on TODAY, Women's Health, ABC, Harper's Bazaar, Shape, Well + Good, Vogue, Yahoo! Finance and PEOPLE, among many others. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.ResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesSocial MediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInEpisode Transcript:Lesley Logan 0:00 Hey, Be It listener. So I believe so much in paying attention to what strikes your fancy?What gets your attention? What gets your mind thinking? And you know, it's hard for our minds to wander in our our busy lives, like, you know, we have so much to do. And we're always and thank you for listening this podcast on your walk or on your drive. But you know, sometimes we don't even, we don't have a lot of time just to think. And so I was driving with Brad cross country and he was asleep and I was listening to a podcast. And today's guest was on that podcast, and I was obsessed with her. Like, I was like, "Oh, my God, this woman is amazing." Like she is, she is not letting the things that I hear all the time, stop her. So her name is Helaine Knapp. She is the Founder of CITYROW. And she was not a fitness instructor when she started a fitness company. She was also not certified in rowing, which started this fitness company. She was a consumer who was solving her own problem. And I say that because some of you are, are busy working on something trying to make something work. And it's, and it and it might actually not be the thing, the thing might be the other problem that you have that you have to solve. And we get a little hung up sometimes on, I've spent so much time on this thing. I've got to do this thing. This is where, this is where I got my degree in. This is where my resume says I should be. And what if you just followed the thought process of the problem that you have that you've been trying to solve for yourself? Well, I can tell you a little bit because actually Helaine's gonna tell you in this interview, you're gonna hear how she became the Founder of CITYROW, which is not a one boutique shop in New York. It is happening all over the country, in the States, and they have an awesome at Home app. And she's freaking phenomenal and super inspiring. And her Be It action items are useful, unique, probably free, unless you unless you need to go hire someone to discover yourself, but I can't wait for you to hear her voice and get inspired by her and her honesty and what she's doing. And she's eight years in on this business. And it's not easy. It's not easy, but don't stop yourself before you get started. All right, so here she is Helaine Knapp.Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast, where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guests will bring Bold, Executable, Intrinsic and Targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.All right, Be It listeners, I have a very special woman for you, I might say special a lot. But this one, I actually listened to her another podcast while driving through Florida, which is a really long drive. It didn't think it would be that long. But I listened and I was like, immediately DM-ing like going so I'm going past all the things to get a hold of her because I just had to have her on to talk to you about who she is and what she rocks at. So Helaine Knapp, thank you for being here. And taking time to tell everyone what you're doing. So if you don't mind, can you share with them who you are and why you're amazing.Helaine Knapp 3:36 Thank you what an intro. I'm very happy to be here and getting to know you and the entire audience. Yeah, so quick and dirty Helaine Knapp, Founder and CEO of a company called CITYROW. We are rowing based fitness, but really just smart fitness for the average consumer who's trying to try to get it all in, cardio, strength, mobility, flexibility, stretch, you get it. How can we get that for you in 20 minutes? And so I ended up starting a rowing company that I'm excited to tell you a little bit more about.Lesley Logan 4:04 Yeah, so first of all, I love that because my my my Pilates classes online are 30 minutes. And I'm like finishing is optional everyone, like you can just press play. And if you stop before it's over, you still got your full body workout in the day. So I love that you're like how do we do all of that in 20 minutes, because it is so hard to get have time to do all the things. So a way to solve the problem was a problem that you had or ...Helaine Knapp 4:26 Yeah, it was definitely a problem that I had. So I built my career and in the tech world in New York City and so that meant that I was running around like a lunatic, you know, selling, you know, talking to clients. I was, you know, taking in person meetings, I was hustling emails, I was trying to build my network and my career also have time for friends and a social life. And I loved working out. Something I fell in love with after college I was actually much of a bit of a chubbier kid growing up and going out school in the Midwest and did not helped me on my fitness journey. And so it was after college that I just fell in love with leading a healthy lifestyle and lost some of the college weight. And when I started working a lot more and seeing a lot more opportunity to, you know, make a larger career, get some commissioned sales. All of a sudden it was harder for me to leave my desk at the end of the day. And so I became a boutique fitness fanatic. As much as I could afford it. I was taking classes all over New York City, I had a personal trainer, like once or twice a month whenever I could afford it. And it was really kind of through, you know, I unfortunately I got an injury. Taking all these fitness classes and found myself with a really bad lower back injury that forced me to be sidelined.Oh, I feel, I feel like that is kind of the thing like the injury to sidelines all of us, even those of us who are not famous Olympic athletes, like you're your own athlete, and when you get sidelined and the things that you did to make you feel good, get you you have time to think and wonder a little bit. (Lesley laughs)Yeah, I mean, well, we're not all Olympic athletes, yet ...Lesley Logan 5:57 Yet. We're gonna be on that rowing team. (Lesley laughs)Helaine Knapp 6:03 ... I think that I we'd be better off with a couple other sports but we can talk about that offline. Yeah, I was, I would sidelined and it was so frustrating because in my mind, I was doing everything right. I I pride myself on being a conscientious human in the world. You know, constantly trying to do my best and trying to do what's right and ended up with wearing a back brace like full on Romy and Michele high school reunion style. (Lesley: Well ...) And yeah, yeah ... Yeah, three herniated discs at 24, which really pissed me off, because I really thought that I was doing everything right. And working out like so much and taking these classes. But you know, the sidelining really forced me to look at what I was doing. And very quickly realized that not all movement was created equal. I don't need to tell you that. (Lesley: Yeah) But yeah, it was just like, it was an eye opening, right. I think you have to kind of go along your fitness maturity to a certain point, when you realize that there's not all movement is created equal. (Lesley: Yeah) This will get there on nutrition faster, right? Not all calories are created equal. (Lesley: Right) But not all movement is created equal. And I think when you're first entering that fitness journey, all movement is good, ... walk, elliptical, do whatever it's going to take. And then when these are adding a lot of volume, and how do I work out 3 4 5 6 7 8 days a week, right? All of a sudden, you have to be a little bit more intentional with how you move your body. And it's really easy to start breaking it down. And so what I uncovered is I was in my 20s and 30s. And I had an injury, and all my friends were injured too. And I was like, "How are we gonna do this guys? (Lesley: Yeah) You only have one body, like we got to be a little bit smarter."Lesley Logan 7:51 Yeah, I think I mean, like, I love that you bring that up. Because also, when you're in your 20s, you do have this extra energy to do like, I used to take two hot yoga classes back to back. I can't even go out in the heat in Vegas anymore. I'm like, "Oh that's too much." When I hear people doing hot yoga here. I'm like, "Are you kidding?" So I used to do like two or three hours at the gym because I worked there and I injured myself running. And you know, running is kind of like, it's normal. It's like, it's not really that difficult to go out for a run. But of course, I broke my leg doing it, so (Lesley laughs) but I but I hear you like you there's there's there's an element of needing balance and the proper amount of different types of movement. And then also, like, if you don't have the core foundation to do all the things you're doing and you're young, and you're able to do them, you can start to develop things that like three herniated disc girl at 24. That's way too young.Helaine Knapp 8:42 It was it was way too young. And I think it was just, it was so jarring for me because fitness had become a big part of my life. And I was taking all these spin classes and I loved it. I loved it. I loved that heat. I love the energy and then when when the music came on, I think all the discs just flew out of my back because I started aggressively dancing on the bike. And I didn't have the strongest, the strongest core in the world and I was forgoing form, to be able to make sure that I hit every tap back perfectly and combination many other things too. I happen to be really tall, I'm super hyper flexible. You know, everyone's body is different, but it really kind of was eye opening to me and in the notion of like, is there a way that I can get the cardio and the strength training I'm looking for. I always loved personal training, couldn't always afford it that much time but like, loved and understood the power of lifting a weight. (Lesley: Yeah) Not just for weight loss purposes as a former chubby kid that's always goal of mine, but also for his overall health and longevity. Realize how quickly how important it was but for women, especially ...Lesley Logan 9:47 Women, especially. Yes, ladies, if you're listening and you're not doing some weight strengthening like body body weight resistance is great, but you got to add, you got to add some heavy weights in there. I promise you it's going to make like when I heard it makes menopause easier as like, throw me the weights. Where are they? Hold on, I've heard this as hell, where's the weight? (Lesley laughs) (Helaine: Yeah) Let's start now.Helaine Knapp 10:07 I think we're being realistic in that we're not saying go lift 50 pounds, we're saying like use five, use eight, get yourself up to 10 to 12 to 15 (Lesley: Yeah) over body, upper body, find the right, you know, coach through you with that. And that's a huge part of what we do is also introduce people to proper strength training movements that are part of a hit class. And so I wanted the cardio, obviously, who doesn't love cardio. (Lesley: Yeah) Right? Strength training. And then I wanted three other things that I found were traditionally being being really compromised in a lot of these high intensity classes in New York City. I wanted to have a positive impact on my mobility. (Lesley: Yeah) I wanted to have a positive impact on my flexibility in my stretching. And so to me, I went in with this really fucking high bar ...Lesley Logan 10:51 You're like, "I need there has to have all these things." So (Helaine: Yeah) so were you looking, were you like making a list to go look and find that it existed? Or were you thinking, "I'm going to create this is where ..."Helaine Knapp 11:02 So it started by me saying, you know, my doctor was like, "You need a low impact workout." And I quickly learned what how important that was. And I was like, man, everyone needs a low impact workout. We just don't know it. And then I was looking for a low impact workout that was also high intensity. And it was actually, it was right there that I got stopped that there was really nothing out there. That was both high intensity, meaning torching calories, really fun, great music, but that was also low impact on my body and my joints that did not exist. (Lesley: Yeah) And then I obviously wanted to layer on a couple other things. So I'm a bit of an overachiever. And so that was ...Lesley Logan 11:39 I see you. I'm over here. Welcome to the overachiever club. (Lesley laughs) We've been ... recovering here, we're trying to be in recovery.Helaine Knapp 11:45 Yeah, I'm close, Lesley, you might be a couple couple steps ahead of me. But I really it was really that moment where I was like, "Man, there's, there's gotta be some better way." I wonder if I can try and figure it out. Constant problem solver my whole life. And also, I was personally really sidelined. (Lesley: Yeah) I am a person that needs a high intensity workout. It's mental for me as much as it is physical, and walking and doing, you know, light movements on a mat. Like were fantastic and really changed my body and my core. But my mentally like I needed something else. Like (Lesley: Yeah, I understand ...) ... that you're on key. And so I was like, really quickly, I learned that rowing was this high intensity, low impact, not to mention total body thing ...Lesley Logan 12:32 Yeah. And I love this rower coz like, first of all, it's I feel like I own, I feel like only recently and maybe when that maybe two who started it that like people actually got got into the rowing machine, because it's so much fun.Helaine Knapp 12:46 Well, that's generous, Lesely. I don't think it's very fun. If I'm being honest with you ... (Lesley laughs)Lesley Logan 12:51 I've also never done a 20 minute version of it. I'm like, two minutes, 10 calories, boom.Helaine Knapp 12:58 I think that that's really what I saw in it. It wasn't that I loved rowing. I've never rowed a day my whole life. It's that I saw a vision for it to be this kind of anchor within this holistic workout that was gonna give me cardio and strength training and mobility and flexibility all in one. And it could anchor around the rower because it's a power exercise. And so (Lesley: Yeah) CITYROW is actually it's intervals, you're never spending more than a couple of minutes on the rower, we were just using it to very quickly get your heart rate up. And to keep it up throughout all of your strength training and mobility and Pilates style work on the mat (Lesley: Cool) that you're sweating nonstop. And it's very dynamic. So it's that heart pumping cardio that's mixed in with everything else that makes it our secret sauce.Lesley Logan 13:43 Yeah, so that's super fun. So remind me how long ago, so you were injured at 24? How long ago did you come with this idea? How long did it take you to get started?Helaine Knapp 13:53 So I the idea for CITYROW in 2013. And I launched my first studio in January 2014. I was a child.Lesley Logan 14:00 Yeah, this is amazing. So 2013 I feel like was a great year. Everything bad happened to me and all that was so good. So so I love this year. Like just think of all the things that have been born in 2013. So that's really fast. Now, because people always have to know I just went you were not a group, you're not a fitness instructor. You were just a fitness person. You just loved fitness. And you and so you didn't own a fitness studio. You've never owned a fitness studio. So how did you, how did you start something you've never done? (Lesley laughs)Helaine Knapp 14:35 Well, I really, really didn't know what the hell to do. But I was very, very confident in personally not having something out there for me. (Lesley: Yeah) And so it really started with this need in the market that I felt personally and that when I took a step back and looked at macro trends in the space, as well as talking to all my friends and realize that they were all injured in their 20s and 30s ... (Lesley: Yeah) still pushing themselves. I was very early on in the notion of like, you really can't beat your body down. (Lesley: Yeah) Like we take care of our one body. (Lesley: Yeah) And I just, I had that confrontation very early on in life. And so I felt the need. So personally, I saw it manifesting within others, even if they hadn't gotten there yet. And so I just started talking about it. And I started socializing the idea and the concept, I like, quickly did a little bit of math, which in retrospect, was so wrong, but I had enough of an idea of like, how it could work. (Lesley: Yeah) And then I took baby steps, I got a piece of advice very early on from a serial entrepreneur, friend of mine, he's like, "Just keep making one decision at a time that moves the company forward." And so it wasn't like people always asked me was there like,"One moment that you've jumped in," and they're actually, I can pinpoint one that was maybe like, you know, signing our first lease that was very jump in. But up until that point, I couldn't do a lot without having to like, risk it all. (Lesley: Yeah) And I did it all while I was working at another company. And so one step at a time, let's get a website up. Let's assess demand, let's get an article, let's be included in like a Well and Good or Roundup or something like let's just start doing it. Let's take conversations and learn. And then eventually, it was time to sign a lease. And that took me you know, months and months and months and months. But one small decision at a time is really how, how I did it.Lesley Logan 16:33 Thank you for sharing that because I do think that people go , "Okay, now I have to sign the lease." And they don't do the work beforehand. And that work beforehand, really does help you cultivate what it's going to become. And also try out things like it's like dating, you gotta like before you get married and sign the lease, you got to like, date it around and see how people are going to put it out there and see people ask questions, what questions are they asking, you know, like, all of that stuff is really important. So I do, I do love it. And also that I agree, like, I look back at some how the companies we started happened. And there was very little like grand hurrah. (Lesley laughs) (Helaine: Yeah) I think there (Helaine: Yeah) was one grand hurrah when we moved to Vegas, we are like, "This is huge. This is a big leap." But but for us, it was just like doing one thing at a time. And I always had worked a different job and then made my side hustle the thing. And then what became the hustle that I could like, let go of something. So so you've been doing this since 2014. It's almost 10 years or eight years in, and you have one location, two locations. How it has grown out since then?Helaine Knapp 17:37 Oh, yeah. So we took a couple paths. I'll answer that in a couple of different ways. But in 2016 2017, you know, after we launched our first location opened a couple more, we were kind of sitting there punching far above our weight class in terms of brand and who we were in the market. And we're, we're rowing for the general fitness population. That's part of a more holistic workout. So we we happen to hook on the rowing train, but really, we're just a smart fitness (Lesley: Yeah) solution. And our mission has always been how can we go and be available to as many people as humanly possible. We're very, very female focused. So as mentioned, we're three women that started the business, we only bring on female ambassadors and celebrities. (Lesley: Love this) But we're also built for the female body, which is high, wildly different than the male body. (Lesley: Yeah) I think, I think I'm the only female founder in this connected fitness world, which is how we built this, which is insane. But hey, women's bodies, like we need some different stuff. So, we ...Lesley Logan 18:32 Yeah, I agree. I don't and it's like, I was listening to a podcast where a guy was telling women about different things. And I'm like, "Why are we taking advice from a dude?" No offense, he's very smart. But like, "Ladies, we need to know about how to train for our bodies, and we need to be the experts on it, not someone else."Helaine Knapp 18:50 It's, it's crazy. And listen, like I think as as a, as a female founder, entrepreneur, someone who's raised a lot of money. We're constantly navigating in a world that wasn't built for us. But we are making small changes every day, to try and make the world work for us or to try and create a new world. That's how I like to think about it. (Lesley: I love that. Yeah) So we stepped back in 2017. I was like, "Where do I want to grow the business?" There's a lot of cool things happening, I could raise a lot of money and open more corporate locations, I could do a franchise model. Also, this digital thing is really interesting to me. And so when I looked at what I wanted to do with the business, I knew I wanted to grow our retail footprint and open more locations. The plan here was never to do just a couple. I come from the tech startup world. So to me, I was like, we're on the fucking train. And we're gonna go, and I really, really liked what I saw in the early days of digital fitness. And that meant that really numbers of the Peloton and some cool things that I was seeing there. And you also have to take a step back and say, "What are we uniquely positioned to win at? Where do we have an unfair advantage?" And I knew that for us that was going to be technology because my co founder and I met at a tech company. I love building technology. I also love monthly and annual recurring revenue. Not to mention, I knew that our modality of this growing hit class with strength training work was going to translate incredibly well into the ad home setting where the hypothesis was that we're going to have a much shorter attention span. (Lesley: Yeah) And we can jam our Fab Five into a 20 minute workout. This is going to be perfect for the home consumer because nobody wants to go and do an hour long workout at home, at least I don't and I am the consumer. I've never taught a class. I'm just the consumer.Lesley Logan 20:39 But see I, you, I, you keep saying this. And I think it's really important for people to listen to this part, you're solving your problem, like everything you've done is solving your problem. And that is, you know, that is really the key. I think people think they're trying to solve a problem for like, that's what they see out like maybe think about or what they perceive. But it's like, actually, if you to solve your own problem, if you can create that thing. You can there's people out there, you're not the only one. So I think it's really cool and I agree. I do one yoga class a week online at home, and it is live, which is the only reason I could show up because I'm like, "This is an hour. (Lesley laughs) I, hold on, why are we savasana early? When is when is that happening? (Lesley laughs)Helaine Knapp 21:23 I'm with you, we're coming from the same plot. And like, to your point, we are not all that special, right? There's a lot of people just like us that have similar feelings and needs and voids in their life. So that's very much how I built the business. And so while I saw this early trend in digital, and I knew we wanted to get there early, and we did, we launched our first rower. But our secret sauce is really our content in our app. And so at our core, we're a content creator. And so we have, we have on demand and live classes. (Lesley: Cool) Now we have 15 different class types circling around the rower because it's still a vehicle for this perfect tech class, but also complimentary workouts, whether it's yoga, Pilates, Bootcamp, more all rowing classes, because once you get into it, you kind of want to see what you can do on that thing. And it's really really really good hard ...Lesley Logan 22:12 I love putting my hands on the floor feet on the on the seat and just like I there's something about that. I feel like it's gonna help me do a handstand someday, like a gymnast, I'm just going to pop up into it. I know, it's probably not ...Helaine Knapp 22:21 You definitely could. I'm not sure that's how the rubber should be used Lesley. But we can talk about that offline. (Lesley laughs)Lesley Logan 22:26 Good point. Good point. Good point. So ... (Helaine: Im' so excited ...) So that's, so that's really cool. So you did that in 2017. So you're like, well ahead of like, people actually starting to use, you know, at home equipment as a thing like before the pandemic that is what I mean.Helaine Knapp 22:42 Yep, so we were very much ahead of the curve. And so we had our first row, we're in market with our iOS and Android app going into the pandemic. We also though in 2017, knew that we wanted to expand our physical studio footprint, and so partnered with a franchise development company, and we sold about 65 units across the country very quickly. And we had about eight or nine of those open, just open heading into COVID and so (Lesley: Wow) truly getting on this omni channel meet the customer where they are ethos into who we are. And so obviously, past two years have been super up and down in both areas of the business but the whole category is continuing to grow and that's why our team, our investors are all pretty bullish on is that studios are coming back in a meaningful way and people are hungry huge for variances, in a good way.Lesley Logan 23:33 Yeah, it's ... it's insane. Sorry to cut you off. But like, because I coach so many instructors, the... obviously with the pandemic so many teachers went online, and now that things are opening up and like, I promise you, it is so much easier to build a brick and mortar right now. Because people are really, the people who loved in person fitness are hungry for it and they're showing up and they're and because they saw what happened to to in two years of not being able to do it they're like not missing. It is really crazy and insane. So I'm, so have you been able to open up new ones since the pandemic or is it just the ones that you had signed on before? How's that going?Helaine Knapp 24:13 Combination so, you know, some of them didn't make it through and really hard and challenging and I definitely shed a couple tears as these are people that I was really excited to build a business with. We also opened a couple, so for instance our Richmond Virginia franchisee opened her second location, Plainview opened during, Del Mar, California opened during the pandemic. And we're going to continue to open a lot more stores over the coming years. And for us right now it's how do we, how do we continue to build back up those studios in that community and in a meaningful way, and then figure out where we want to go next. All the while really integrating our digital community with that of be in person because a digital community is fantastic. But the second that you can go and touch and feel something in the flesh, you're gonna have a much deeper and real connection to that. (Lesley: Yeah) And I, I'm, I'm the Meta Verse is here ... read for whoever's excited about that as am I in some ways, but there's, there's nothing that's ever going to replicate. Right? Connected at Home Fitness was built because people need to figure out how to get the days 4 or 5 6 7 8 (Lesley: Yeah) into their week, or they physically could not get to the studio. (Lesley: Yeah) Right? But for most of the average consumer, they are not going to motivate themselves and push themselves as hard at home as they will in a room full of other people. Now, different psyches do better, I actually think that men probably do a lot better at home, just the way that their brains work than women. We love being around other people, right? We're motivated by other people. (Lesley: Yeah) And we're a little bit competitive. (Lesley: Yeah) Like, I'm the fucking owner of this company, I have a rower sitting right next to me, and I have never hit a low split time that I could possibly get in the studio. (Lesley laughs) ... we're human in the studio ...Lesley Logan 26:01 I hear you on that. Because, well, you know, I bought weights during the pandemic. And I was like, "Okay, I'm gonna work myself out. I got some programs. I'm doing some online stuff." And I went like, "Oh, the dogs need breakfast. Oh, this," you know, like, all of are so many distractions. So I do much better. It with a, like, they're like I'm showing up at a time for something, even if it's at home, but in person is still one of my favorite ways to work out with group classes. It's just wait, it feels like a group class, because that's what it is. So I have, so your I mean, like, it's crazy, you're 24 are like, "Okay, I'm gonna start this thing. It's amazing." And I love the confidence that a young 20 something has, so I can understand how you could be the CEO of a company, or something you've never done before. But now with there's so many experiences, you've had to work this business through that no one had to, no one had to do a pandemic before. So that's something different. And then also to go from like, one location to like, all these extra locations, all these new locations and an app. How, what is it, how do you like, talk to your, talk to yourself, and like becoming this next thing, running a company of something that you haven't done yet? Do you know what I mean?Helaine Knapp 26:31 So really started in like, before I even opened the first location, or even had the idea. And it all comes back to self awareness, and knowing what you are good at, but more importantly, knowing what you're not good at. And if there's like one superpower that I have that, you know, I was finally starting to realize in my mid 20s, that I'm a really, really, really good problem solver and navigator. And layer that in with an ability to network and find the right person to ask for help. That I just was ready to bet on myself, because I did not know what was going to be around the corner. But I knew that I could probably figure it out. Right. And that came from personal experience. It came from feedback that I got, you know, positive feedback from bosses and mentors throughout the years. And so I was ready to better myself and jump in. Right? You never know how cold the water is going to be or what's going to be lurking below. But I knew that I was going to figure out how to navigate it. And so I kind of always come back to that notion. And now that I've been doing this for eight years, man have I navigated through some crap. And stuff that like is just mind blowing, like all of our credit cards were shut off. We've run out of money many times, like every problem you can possibly imagine from legal to personnel, we've been through it. And so now it's a combination of that early confidence and betting on myself to be able to navigate it. But two, I yeah, I pull rabbits out of the hat. I've done it, I figured it out. Like this is just one more. This is just one more, we have a bigger team and there's more people behind us. And so it's constantly leaning on that. But the one piece of advice I would say would be not to pretend to be who you're not. And to be very, very aware of where your strengths are and make sure that that matches to whatever the initiatives are that you want to embark on. And if you're not then just be real about that. This is not for everyone.Lesley Logan 29:09 Oh, that is so good. That is I love that so much. I it's it's something I think a lot of us don't realize that we can bet on ourselves. I think, do you know what I mean? Like I think it's not an option people actually realize is probably the best bet you can make because another guest on who is like you've survived every bad thing that's ever happened to you if you're listening to this, like you didn't die. (Helaine: Ah) You have access to the internet and you're hearing a podcast like you've survived all of it. And so, so I really thank you for, thank you for saying that because I think anyone who already bet on themselves just being reminded that of that, too is like that is a that is a magic tool. And you're right we all have strengths and some of our strengths are better suited for different roles in our own business you know. Um, I last August, oh, no. Yeah. No, oh my gosh, it's been almost two years. In August of 2020, I hired a coach. She's amazing strategist, she's actually out in your area. And she, she does strategy work for like trillion dollar companies and somehow, like through the network of life, like she loved us. And she's like, "Yeah, let's do a session." And I was like, "Okay, great. I'm not a trillion dollar company yet, but I appreciate you. We're gonna work with you." (Helaine: Yeah) And she this whole thing. And she's like, "I don't know why you're the CEO because you're, you're not." (Lesley laughs) And I said, "I am not. (Helaine: Oh) I'm not the CEO of my company. I am the Visionary Officer of my company." Like, I know where we're going. And I know, I believe I can get us there. I like when you say rabbits, that I'm an ideas machine, problem comes up. I'm like, we just need to like, what out, what do we get what's possible right now. And so my husband became the CEO, because he's a natural at it. He's so good at it. And when you when we switch those roles, and then I hired people around me, who actually had strengths that were my weaknesses, it's, you're unstoppable. And so you then you can just live in your strengths. And it's easier to bet on yourself everyday. Because you're not constantly living in the parts of you that are like, not not good at that. So we're gonna make yourself feel not good.Helaine Knapp 31:16 Yeah, and I think so many of us want to be someone that we're not, or at least we start that way, right, as, as young young women trying to be someone else. But I think the most important thing you can do for yourself and your happiness and your career is to be like, "What am I really good at?" And I learned a great example of this from one of my first bosses when I was working at Conde Nast W magazine, and I was a, you know, $24,000 a year sales assistant. (Lesley: Somebody living in New York) ... and not not well, like, it was like grad school in some ways. But I remember working for this badass badass sales woman. And I remember saying to her, like, "Kim, like, don't you want to be the associate publisher? Like, don't you want to be the publisher and run everything?" And she's like, "No, I am really good at this. I make a great living. And I wouldn't be a good manager." And it was really, really, really eye opening, because I had been going on this notion that you got to keep climbing. But I've seen that play over many times in my career. And people are happier when they're in the right seat. And not everyone's happy, and they don't see it all the time. But make sure you're putting yourself in the right seat.Lesley Logan 32:29 So beautiful. Oh my gosh, I'm gonna listen to that part over and over. Alright, Helaine, where do people find you, row with you, you got CITYROW's sounds like all over and coming up all over. So how can they get more information?Helaine Knapp 32:42 I'm a big Instagram fan. So highly recommend just find us on Instagram, at @cityrow c i ty r o w, get to our website, cityrow.com or go to cityrow.com or find me just Helaine Knapp on, I would say my two favorite social networks are Instagram, Instagram and LinkedIn.Lesley Logan 33:02 Oh, amazing. Good for you on the LinkedIn. I am that's a strength. That's a seat that I'm not in. (Lesley laughs) I have been (Helaine: ... where) out, it's there. And I'm like, "You know, if someone really wants to get a hold of me, I think that they'll go on my website." (Lesley laughs) So okay, you are a wealth of knowledge. Be It Till You See It action item, so bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted things, people can do to, you know, be it till you see it, be in the seat there that is meant for them.Helaine Knapp 33:33 I want to get to know yourself, right. And that means something different for everyone, whether you're going to journal and maybe bring in a mirror coach at some capacity, but get to know yourself a little bit more and surround yourself with people that are on that same journey or maybe a little bit further ahead of you that can help be a support system on that. And then when you're ready, just like jump in, jump in, but be aware that it's not rainbows and butterflies. And so if you can jump in and know that the water is really cold, but also have the confidence that you're going to be able to figure it out. Then you're ready but don't go in thinking this is going to be a breeze at any point you don't even know what's gonna happen yet ...Lesley Logan 34:17 Truer words have never been spoken like in my daily life. (Lesley laughs) (Helaine: Yeah) So oh my gosh, Helaine, I'm so grateful for this time. Thank you for letting me snag you and you're amazingness for our listeners. I hope to be in New York soon and track you down so we can actually meet in person but I just feel like yes, woven from the same cloth and lots more to do in this world. So thank you for being here. Everyone listening how you want to use these tips this information in your life, screenshot this, tag @cityrow, tag @helaineknapp and the @be_it_pod so we can see what your takeaways are. And until next time, Be It Till You See It.That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It a podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review. And follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the @be_it_pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. 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Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:The journey to CEO and recognizing Plan ZHow you raise money as a small businessFinding the need to create a startup Feedback, launching, and the process to get it rightGrowth with sharing and celebration Trust is always key for customer support and serviceVisualization to change the status quo Episode References/Links:WebsiteInstagramGuest Bio:Chinwe is the co-founder and CEO of PocketSuite. After graduating from Harvard, Chinwe worked as a management consultant at McKinsey providing strategic advice to Fortune 1000 companies. She came to the realization that her passion was not in helping multi-billion dollar businesses increase market share, but in helping solo operators and micro businesses succeed. Her initial focus was working with small business owners to access growth capital through a network of 300+ lenders.After raising over $150MM in capital for small businesses, Chinwe recognized that more than loans most service professionals just needed a simpler way to get booked and paid on a recurring basis by their clients. These professionals were either using too many single purpose apps or just pen and paper, spending countless hours trying to find, convert, and follow-up with clients.By combining insight into the operations of successful service professionals with an understanding of the power of technology to automate any business workflow, Chinwe has gained recognition as a thought leader in helping small businesses succeed. PocketSuite is an all-in-one mobile and desktop app that helps any service professional with clients manage scheduling, invoicing, payment processing, contracts and text-based client communication. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.ResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesSocial MediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInEpisode Transcript:Lesley Logan 0:00 Hello Be It listener, I have a very special guest. And I'm sure I say that at least 17 times, but it's okay. Because I really do have a very special guest for you today. It's funny how things work out. And I really want you to know that if something you were working on, doesn't work out, and you were like, but that's the thing I was gonna do. I need you to listen this whole episode because I actually share how I spent time with a company working really hard to make something happen and it didn't happen. And it didn't happen because it wasn't supposed to because the thing that I'm doing now with our guests, that's the thing that is supposed to happen. That's where the magic is. And I am honored, honored, to be working with them, and to be part of the mission that they're on because our missions are so aligned. So today I have Chinwe Onyeagoro. She is the CEO of PocketSuite, which is the scheduling tool that Profitable Pilates one of my companies has partnered with, with the Profitable Pilates signature edition. This is for any service based business. So if you're not a Pilates instructor and listen this but you are in the service based business, I really want you to check it out. Also, just I'm so excited to hear what she talks about in creating this company. Because no matter what it is that you're creating, whether it is a lemonade stand, or it is a you know, Breathworks Company, or Pilates business, or maybe you're an artist, or maybe you actually want to be an interior decorator, all those things. I want you to listen to how she created her company, and how she got it to grow. Because I'm a firm believer, if you build it, they don't just come like out of the blue, you have to put it out there, share it, listen. And she she shares a beautiful roadmap that I believe that you all can be inspired by, take some nuggets with. And hopefully you try out our tool, the tool we've got together because it really is going to make it easier for you to do what you're here to do. You've got a purpose on this planet. And you need an easy way to do it, an easy way to run it, an easy way to make it. So simple. So anyways, that being said, if you're interested in the 30 day trial, we have the link in the show notes below. But here you are, the woman of the of the moment, Chinwe is here to share her story of how she got from being a seven year old little girl creating businesses to the CEO of an incredible incredible company PocketSuite. Thank you so much. And here she is.Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast, where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guests will bring Bold, Executable, Intrinsic and Targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice not, a perfect. Let's get started.All right, Be It listeners, I have a very special woman here. I'm really excited to actually have her all to myself because every time I've ever got to talk to this woman there's like six heads on the screen. And but we we met because well I'm gonna let her talk about it in just a second. However, it just amazing like the divine appointments that people you can meet on this world when you're just working on your passion and like the purpose of solving problems. And so Chinwe Onyeagoro, I'm so thrilled to have you here. Can you please tell the Be It listeners who you are and what you're up to right now?Chinwe Onyeagoro 4:00 Lesley, I am super excited to be talking to you and the Profitable Pilates community. My name is Chinwe Onyeagoro. And I'm the CEO and co founder of a company called PocketSuite. I'll tell you more about it.Lesley Logan 4:13 Yeah. Okay. So, you know, you're the CEO. How does, how does one get there? Because I think that is, you know, I have I was the CEO of my own companies, which is like it felt it felt really weird to be that one. There's like four people on the team. I'm like, "Really, am I a the CEO of something." (Chinwe: Exactly.) And then I and then I went then we came a team of 20. And I was like, "Actually, I'm not a CEO. I'm just on the Chief Visionary Officer, thank you so much." But how did how did you get to being the CEO of this amazing company? What was the journey there?Chinwe Onyeagoro 4:42 Yeah, it's really funny. I joke, "I'm the Chief Evangelist Officer." Right? (Lesley: Yes) Like, that's really what the CEO is. Right? You're like the face and you're helping to create the vision as you said. So I like to tell folks that my path to CEO was very windy. Let's say that I'm on my plan Z, you know, we, our parents talk to us about plan A, plan B. And it's like, "No, no, let's keep going." (Chinwe and Lesley laughs) It's a windy road. I'm just from a very early age, I'm originally from Nigeria. And I've always been really motivated to kind of understand how business works and how you help people kind of make money and live a great life. And for me, I just was very intrigued by entrepreneurism very early. So I would at the age of seven, I had friends, we'd always come up with business ideas, whether it's like a baby sitters club, or a lemonade stand, and everybody had a role, right? So there was someone who loved to think about how much sugar do we put in the lemonade mix? And I was the one always writing the business plan. It's like, "How we're going to get the next lemonade stand on the next block?" Right? And so, that has just been my path. If I'm hanging out with my friends, and we're walking, you know, down the street, we're looking inside stores, I'm always bugged by stores that only have like few pieces of merchandise, and like, "How are they making money? Are they selling on Amazon? Are they ..." And my friends like, "Are you going in to buy something or can we move on?" Right? And so that's just my thing ... (Chinwe laughs)Lesley Logan 6:04 Oh my god, I love that so much, I would I still do this, I like look at space, and like, "Oh, my god, that would make an excellent this." Like (Chinwe: Exactly) I just someday, I see myself just being an amazing paid consultant because ...Chinwe Onyeagoro 6:14 Exactly. It's just in the DNA, right? So so you could kind of say that, like I always, I was always going to be on a path to sort of running a business or helping to manage a business. And I started out just asking a lot of questions. So I went into consulting, because that's kind of the path where you can get exposure to a lot of different types of businesses, a lot of different industries, you get to like, learn fast. How they make money, and then help them make more money come up with ideas, right? So that was kind of my early, my early kind of experience or professional experience after college. And then fast forward, I started thinking about gosh, you know, there are specific problems I'd like to solve, and it's for much smaller businesses, but like big businesses, the Fortune 500 companies are kind of fun, you get to play a little bit lot more resources. But in terms of impact, and like, but for my efforts, like would this have happened? It's the smaller businesses, it's the folks who are going out these heroes, right, your listeners, right, that have gone out and said, "I'm going to follow my passion. I'm going to work for myself." And they've you know, frankly, I like to say that, you know, solopreneurs folks who have small teams, like you might be doing it and you're independent, but you're not alone. You've got teams of folks, right, that are kind of helping you from different parts of the ecosystem. And I was one of those folks who kind of stepped out and started helping people raise money, get business loans, created a company that was really just about you should be able to get the loan you need to help your business grow. And ...Lesley Logan 6:30 So I, I have a question about that. Because I feel like raising money is literally (Chinwe: Yeah) a being it till you see it because you're correct me (Chinwe: Yeah) if I'm wrong, you are going into a room and you're saying, "This is what its gonna look like. (Chinwe: Yeah) This is what we're doing all (Chinwe: Yeah) that stuff." And half the time you haven't even like press play on anything happens ... (Lesley laughs)Chinwe Onyeagoro 8:04 Totally, totally. So three things, one is most people the first money they raise is their credit card, their personal credit card, they're just using their credit card, because you're right, there's no one there that kind of believes in what you see. And so you have to like bet on yourself. Right? So that's the first thing. The second thing is the vast majority of businesses, the kind of businesses, we work with Lesley, our service based businesses, and they're not really raising equity money, right? They're typically getting debt, they're getting small business loans from like banks, or credit unions or like smaller, and those are the category of folks who are looking at you and saying, "Well, can you repay me? (Lesley: Yeah) I know you want to do all this cool stuff, but like how much money you're making today to be able to pay me back, if I give you this money." Again, that's why we use our credit cards, because we already have that. So I was actually helping them raise that kind of money. And then there's a small group of folks who are creating chains of Pilates studios and chains of yoga sho... you know, studios where they can actually kind of go out to an equity investor. (Lesley: Yeah) They say their first investors were friends, family, or fools. And so you might go out to that group first to get some money. (Chinwe and Lesley laughs) And then the next wave. So I raised about $150 million in small business loans for businesses. So yay, that was really exciting. And this was a category of folks who were getting rejected about 80% of the time (Lesley: Yeah) for traditional bank loans. So routing ...Lesley Logan 9:25 Definitely, was one of those people. So (Chinwe laughs) here I was making over six figures could show every single year more and more like growth, and I went to the bank and I was like, "I just need $15,000." I didn't think that was a lot of money. (Chinwe: Yeah) And they, 100% I was like, "Do I borrow more? Is more better like what's the amount that I need to borrow?" So I had to use a credit card and buy the equipment on a credit card. Hustle to pay that credit card down. So when the balance came due, I could put that on the card. (Lesley laughs)Chinwe Onyeagoro 9:53 Crazy, crazy. Yeah, that's it. That's the path. Right. So and that's the thing, right, like banks aren't funding your growth. They're typically funding your cash flow. Right. They're like just saying, "Hey, you can..." They're not funding growth because they don't necessarily believe, right? And what you see in the future, they're just going to fund what you're making right now. So what I found is that a lot of folks were raising this money, and it was really to cover cash flow. And I just was confused by it, right? Like you're primarily a service based business, you're offering these great services to clients that are paying you that regularly, why are you raising money to cover that cash flow, it's because they weren't billing on time, they weren't collecting the money upfront, they weren't selling things like packages to be able to sell bundles. And so they were basically eroding their margin by raising this money to have to pay interest (Lesley: Yeah) on you know, something that their client should have paid for. So for me, that sort of set me down a path where I said, "Gosh, we can build a better mousetrap, a better system for making it easy for these awesome businesses to build. And to make money up front, collect deposits, get subscriptions, all of that stuff that really allows them to only raise money if they're looking to grow and to be able to have that cash flow right up front from their clients."Lesley Logan 11:06 See, I love this because you are like you are working on something. You saw consistent problem was happening. And instead of like continuing to do the thing, that just puts a bandaid on the problem. You're like, (Chinwe: Right) "How do we actually just solve the problem?" And I love this so much, because, you know, since since when I became a Pilates instructor, I was around the recession of 2008. And I was in retail at the same time. So people weren't, people weren't buying their diamond necklaces anymore. They weren't buying the $500 purses. They were like, "Oh, what's this vegan purse?" I'm like, "Yes, so I can sell you that vegan purse." And they're like, they still wanted to buy but they were being conscious, right? And so but it didn't translate to me that it would cause me problems in my teaching, however, and I didn't, what I did here was all these teachers saying, "There's no money in teaching, there's no money in teaching." I was like, "Why?" And they're like, "Well, I found the same problems. People were bil... like waiting until someone remembered their checkbook." And I'm like, "No one goes into a store and leaves with an item without paying for it. It's called stealing. So they're stealing sessions from you. No, they have to pay when they have to pay." And so I found that too. And that's why I ended up coaching people, because I'm like, "Why is this happening? Like, who trained them on this?" And so when you went into making this, like, I love how you call it like a little mousetrap or this little way of like solving this problem, so that they only have to raise money when they have to raise money and actually have their margins on it. Okay, because I've been on the side of like, just just doing the part that I I'm on. That was a lot of work. And you already did the work. So how, how did you, how did you start this company? And like, how long did it take you? And like, what did you tell yourself when you're hitting obstacles because I feel like that's where people get stuck.Chinwe Onyeagoro 12:45 Yeah. So so the first thing is I sort of started like, in my own backyard. And so I looked at the folks that I was working with, who I would text and then they show up, like whether it's fitness trainer or what have you. And they give me these awesome sessions. And then they wait 90 days, 60 to 90 days to send me an invoice. And I was like, "I'm ready to pay, just send it to me." And so I just went to them. And I was like, "Can we like can we do something different?" And I had teamed up with my co founder who was engineer number five at a company called NetSuite, and they build like big business management systems, just like you know, PocketSuite for much larger companies. So he at the time was, I think, like, there were thousand engineers in his company at that point. And so he was kind of bored. And like, "Hey, I'd love to do this all over again for much smaller businesses." So he built the first version of PocketSuite. We went to the service providers I had worked with to say, "Hey, will you use this?" And some of them were super excited. Others were like, "No, I'm using a Blackberry. You built it on on an iPhone." And I was like, "Ah..." Right. And so we put it in the app store and then folks started using it. And what we realized is so many folks, so many service professionals were doing everything on their phone, right? They were like scheduling appointments, they were messaging, and they were doing it across like 3, 5, 7, different apps, (Lesley: Yeah) right? They were putting client information in 7 to 10 different places. And they had to keep track of it all and it was a mess. And so when we sent them this like you know, kind of manna, right from heaven, right, this one app that had their client information, it had their calendar, it had who paid them. It had everything notes on the client, they were like, "What the fudge?" Right. And they started sending us messages like, "Can you add packages?" We're like, "What's packages? Can you add subscriptions?" We didn't know at the time what it was but we started listening and we started building it out from there.Lesley Logan 14:34 That was cool. That and I think I just want to like I love the part you listened. And I and you also and this is the hard part for a lot of people. The first one isn't the last one. The first, you just have to get something done like, how (Chinwe: Yeah) what like what was the struggle of like done enough versus (Chinwe: Yeah) you know, like what, how did you handle like going, "Okay, this is enough done to get out for people to try." (Chinwe: Yeah) Did you feel ready to do that? Or was you know, I mean, you've been in the business for so long, maybe you do. But like, I feel like I think it's done. Is it done?Chinwe Onyeagoro 15:08 Yeah. No, it's a great question like this, this whole concept of like MVP, like your minimum viable product, like you don't have to build, you know, like the Colosseum day one, right? Like, you just have to start with like, a big pain point. So for us, we said, like, "It's about getting paid." And so we said, like, "Let's get invoices in here. And it's about getting paid for your time. Let's get invoices, and let's get the calendar in here. And then the rest will follow." We started with literally three features, we now have, like 33, right, but we started with three. And we said, "If we can solve this problem that we hear over and over again, that we've experienced personally, then we will buy ourselves the right to be able to do more." And that's exactly what happened. People were like, these are the three apps I use the most, my messaging, my calendar, and, you know, PayPal or Square, Cash App to get paid, right? And so if we can just like bring those all three in one app, like we've solved a big problem, not every every problem, but we've solved the big one, and then they are going to give us hopefully, the space to do more.Lesley Logan 16:10 Yeah, I think, you know, I think that's like really good information for starting anything. Because (Chinwe: Yeah) the it you do have to get things out there so you can get the feedback. You know, like, (Chinwe: Right) we talked about this when I started the podcast, one of my friends when I was interviewing them, they're like, "How'd you feeling? Well, that was my first one. How did I do?" And I it doesn't even matter because it's going to go out because there's probably only seven listeners right now. (Lesley and Chinwe laughs) So it doesn't even matter. We have to get it out. So you actually learn so you can get the information, get the feedback, and (Chinwe: Yeah) see how people are using it. And that's, that's hard because that nobody, I think people kind of fear feedback. They think that the (Chinwe: Yeah) feedback means that they failed, and it's like, "No, it's just people asking questions and helping you get it better."Chinwe Onyeagoro 16:53 Well, here's the thing, we took our first users out to lunch. We sat with them, we were like, "Talk to us about your business. Tell us more" like we were just so excited that there was like crickets, right? And for us, we've always thought about feedback truly, as a gift. I know it sounds cheesy, but it's like, if they're complaining, that means they're using it right? Like, you hear nothing, then you've got an issue. But if people are giving you feedback, that means they care enough that you've solved enough of a problem that you're worth spending time on to get it right. And that's, you know, that's all you can ask for.Lesley Logan 17:24 Yeah, that's really cool. You know, I just remember, this is year, actually the second scheduling tool that I I was brought in by a different scheduling tool, because the founder was a client of mine. And he (Chinwe: Oh no way) was watching how the teachers were like, paying with money. And then he was like, "How he would pay me?" And, and he's like, he's like, "Would you use my scheduling tool?" And, um, it was for therapists, and I was like, "If you could make it work for teachers, I could help you sell it." And, you know, the thing is, is that I went in for a meeting, they had me, they had me for lunch, they asked all the questions, it was really fun. I was like, "This is really great." But you know, what ended up happening there was they sold, and when they sold, the company didn't want to expand into fitness, yet. (Chinwe: Oh no, yeah) And so it's just like, it's so funny how things work out because I've did like, I sort of liked that app. I love you, I love your tool so much more. (Chinwe: Yay) So it does way more things. And it really does solve any kind of service industries person's problems. And I think that it's nice, it wasn't like so like, on one thing, you've been really been (Chinwe: Yeah) able to do that. So okay, you know, you you listen to people, you figu... you'd like launch with the what was the most like, solve this problem first, and you kept going? (Chinwe: Yeah) Then there's like, it's not maintenance, because you're always growing, but it is sort of like, you know, getting more people to use it, getting more people to (Chinwe: Yeah) hear about it. And that's where that's really hard because once you get past the friends and family, (Chinwe: Yeah) getting strangers to be like, "Yeah, I'll trust you over my seven apps that I have this system for?" How do you handle that? Like, how do you get people to like, be willing to try something new?Chinwe Onyeagoro 19:04 Yeah. You know, early on, because you're you're an app that's really like helping people earn money, like, this is what I'm using to pay my rent or my mortgage and my children's school fees. Like it's about trust, right? Like, you think it's in the service industry, tech too. Right. Like, "I'm going to put my client's credit card here. I'm going to charge something and I'm going to expect that those funds will be deposited into my account." So for us, it was about credibility. Right. So we had a Wall Street Journal article written about us. We had TechCrunch, we were part of this like accelerator called Y Combinator, which is one of the most success... (Lesley: Were you really?) we were. Yeah. So Airbnb came from Y Combinator, and like, some of the biggest brands stripe came from, like those, some of the biggest brands, you know, came from that and it's just like, it's a legitimacy. It's like, we're on a path. We're building, you know, A grade, investment grade, you know, tech to solve a big market problem and that was huge because you people would call and say like, "How do I know you're not going to like, take my money." And we're like, "Here's a Wall Street Journal article on us, here's a this." You know, and they're like, "Oh okay." "We're built on top of Stripe, like Stripe is actually the one handling your money." And, and so like all of that, like really helped for to build that trust. And then more than anything, it's making the users we had happy. Because when you make, when you know this, right, like when you make a user, a client, a customer happy, they're, they're swinging from the rafters, they're talking about you in conversations where no one even brought up like a scheduling tool. But they're so happy that they're like sharing information. And our like, biggest kind of flywheel was just referrals. It's like, "I'm an aesthetician. I have a network of friends." Like, they're not even asking me, but I'm posting on Facebook, like, "Check this out. They're like an awesome (Lesley: Yeah) scheduling app." And so it just kind of blew up from there. Like it was just this word of mouth. And like, kind of viral referral loop that started happening.Lesley Logan 21:00 Yeah, which I'm obsessed with, because I still tell people all the time, like referrals are the like, people, even if it's a referral via text, like people are (Chinwe: Yeah) still getting their information from a friend. You know, they're (Chinwe: Sure) watching shows based on what their friends say, they're buying different things. Like I have a, I went to a place last Saturday to try like aerial fitness, because a friend was like, "Hey, you should check this out." And I was like, "Okay, I didn't even research them." I'm like, "Alright, I'll sign up." That's ... (Chinwe: Exactly, yeah) you know, and so I think, you know, we think because of ad spend that's out there, and like all these things, that that's the way to go. But really like your tried and true, it's gonna grow with with people sharing and celebrating. So I love that you focus on just like making sure people are feeling happy. (Chinwe: Totally) And solving their problems and trust. That's so good. You know, when, when Brad brought it to my attention, I was like, because, you know, the first time I was like, "I don't know. They didn't work out that time." (Chinwe laughs) (Chinwe: Yeah) Like, "How I'm gonna do this?" But you know, since I've been coaching fitness instructor since 2009 2010, because my boss at a studio was like, "How are you getting so many clients?" And I was like, "Isn't that my job?" (Chinwe and Lesley laughs) So I started getting really curious, like, "What is going on? What are teachers doing in sessions? What's happening there?" And then that led to a bunch of things like helping people figure out how to pick a program, because so many people are picking programs that wouldn't allow them to teach. And then I had to solve this problem. Like there's no money teaching, because there's so is otherwise people wouldn't create franchises. If (Chinwe: Right) there's you know, (Chinwe: Right) like, they just wouldn't so. So when I when I was looking at everything, what I loved is, you know, so many ser... like some people have memberships and some people have packages, and some people have auto renewals. And some people want a 12 hour cancellation policy. And it is amazing to me, how, I mean, obviously, over time, how you've been able to go, "Okay, how do we make sure that we can do all of these things. So someone can like someone (Chinwe: Yeah) on this street corner can have packages, but literally down the street, they could have memberships?"Chinwe Onyeagoro 23:03 Totally, totally. So one of the things that we we sort of said is, look, we want to be a mile wide and an inch deep. So we want to serve a variety of different service professionals, anyone who's running a business for themselves, but we want to do it in a way that like really focuses on just those core things that they need. And so how do you do that? Well, on PocketSuite, when you sign up, you put in your industry and the app, auto updates and personalize it for just your industry. So I mentioned before, we have 33 features. But for yoga, Pilates, it's like these are the five to seven features that matter most for you and you can kind of pick and choose. And so for us, it was like really important because people get bogged down by apps that have so many features, you have to take a course just to kind of learn. Right. Like, "How to use this thing?" Right? So that was really important to us. And again, like fundamentally, its messaging is like the underlying kind of base of it, and then build on top of that is scheduling. (Lesley: Yeah) And then on top of that is your payments, and then everything kind of shifts from there. But the one other thing I'll say is, those three things are like communicated differently depending on your industry. Right. Like so, in yoga and Pilates, we are talking about like privates and duets, and classes, right. And sessions versus, you know, in another industry, they're talking about open enrollment, and series, but those are all those are all forms of like classes, right? And so what we learned is it's about the like the lexicon, right? It's about how you communicate it for that industry to ensure that it works. You don't have to stack up tons of features. You just have to get the lexicon right and the core features right. (Lesley: Yeah) And that's what we've tried to do at PocketSuite.Lesley Logan 24:48 Yeah, it's it's amazing. We have so many members who are in there, and the time we're recording this in their second month and they're obsessed they love it. It's like it's so fun to to see people, you know, who probably would never have thought they need a tool, like the confidence that they have in their business by having one also, like, make some... I'm like, "You are a business owner, you have like you are, look at this. (Chinwe: Right) You've got this app." (Chinwe: Right) And it's just, it's just really cool. I, it's, I will have to send you some of the testimonials already because (Chinwe: Yay, thanks!) they're, they're really, they're really sweet. And it's, you know, it's a problem that has been needed to be solved. And while there's so many other tools out there, it's like, years ago, my thought was like, "Write down everything you needed to do. (Chinwe: Yeah) And then because you're gonna pay for it, make them sell it to you." (Chinwe and Lesley laughs) That was my like coaching advice on. And now it's like, "Stop, this is the one and if it doesn't work for you, that's totally fine but I bet you it will." And you also, you know, your your company really prides itself on your customer service, I have to say that you can tell because you can actually talk to your team. (Chinwe: Oh my gosh, yeah ...) How did you do that, because no one else does that?Chinwe Onyeagoro 25:59 Well, so first of all, like, I'm obsessed about great customer support and service, because for me, it's like, look, it's about trust. And it's about more than just, more than just an app, right? Like this is about human connection to help folks solve human problems, right. And tech is just first helping to facilitate that. And so what we've done is we've prioritized world class product technology, world class customer success. You've seen it with Airbnb, you've seen it with Zappos, like Zappos, their motto was like, "We're gonna keep you on the phone. We're not trying to like, we're not trying to hang up this call, like, traditional customer says, it's like, 'What else do you need? Oh, you want to buy pizza? We'll help you buy a pizza.'" Like it's, it's but but what happens is, when you value the relationship, your ability, then to solve whatever problems over the lifetime of that relationship, you are in first position as a resource, as a reference to be able to help that particular pro, that particular business solve problems, right, because they trust you. And that for us is what we're in the business of doing is, is building that trust. So we can help folks build a better business and hopefully a better life. And that's just like, that's the philosophy. And I will say this, Lesley, as we're on the phone, as our team members are on the phone with Profitable Pilates community members, they're like, "Hey, I just got off the phone with Brad and he advised me to do this, or Lesley always tells me shouldn't discount my services." So I'm gonna say to you, you obviously also prize, you know, customer success and customer service. (Lesley: Yeah) Like it's that's it? Right?Lesley Logan 27:30 Yeah, it... your, thank you for that. I love that. I love hearing that. (Chinwe laughs) But I and I think like, you know, no matter if you're listening, and you're like wanting to build, you know, some like massive business or just have a side hustle or some like that, I think the those takeaways trust is so key. And I bet everyone listening to this, obviously, what I assume they want people to trust them. When you make it easy for the tools you use to also (Chinwe: Yeah) allow you to have that feeling. It's so (Chinwe: Right) much easier to do your, to do whatever it (Chinwe: Right) is you want to do. Because it's so funny when when I'm using in some other app or tool or website, and it's like not working, then all of a sudden your energy isn't there, you've switched into like, "This is so frustrating." And then you have a call and you're like, "Okay, let me, let me get back." (Lesley and Chinwe laughs) You know, so it's like so nice that there's an there's actually a tool that you like, you believe in trust. I'm, I believe in trust, and it makes it easier to just do the job you want to do. Makes it easier to be it till you see it.Chinwe Onyeagoro 28:27 Totally, totally. And you know, and we think about a business app as well is like you're on the one hand saying, "How do I use it?" You're on the other hand, saying, "Why sho... Why am I why would I want clients to schedule me online? Why might I want like you're asking business strategy questions, too, which is where again, Profitable Pilates comes in, they're coming in knowing (Lesley: Yeah) the strategy because you've given them that coaching. So that makes our job so much easier." Like, "Okay, here's how you can do that."Lesley Logan 28:51 Yeah. I have to say I had so much fun making the coaching videos we did with the different features, because each time I was reading it, I was like, "And, it does this. Oh my ..." (Lesley and Chinwe laughs) And this is when I and then there was some things I was like, "This one you might want not to do, you got to check your state, just an FYI. Or, you know, how about instead of doing this, just put into the price, just build it into your price, you don't have to think about it." So it was really fun for me because it's just another way for me to get my coaching services out there. Because I really do, I'm on this mission that if more bodies are doing Pilates, the world's a better place. And since I cannot teach everybody, since there's like the every person out there that's teaching is the best served for who they're here on this planet for. I really want to empower them and not everyone will come into my coaching group and that's fine. But (Chinwe: Yeah) like having this like little way to like, give them a nudge, give them that coaching. It really does make me happy. And so I'm really I'm freaking grateful for you and what you've built and like I love your that you're on, you know, plan Z but plan Z is (Chinwe: Yeah) exactly where you were supposed to be. And (Chinwe: Exactly ...) it really is helping not just the people that are using your app, but people like me who are like I really, I really want more people to feel successful in their business and not have, what they end up doing is they don't charge enough because they don't want to have fees, they only take cash, but then their bookkeeping is crazy. And then they can't get loans, and they can't get this. And it's like, you know, I just want them to be able to do ... whatever their dream is. So thank you.Chinwe Onyeagoro 30:16 Well, you know, Lesley, first of all, let me just, again, brag on you, it's like 92% of your users who are using the Profitable Pilates edition, have been watching those videos, and they're coming back 10 times to watch those videos, like we've shared the, you know, analytics with you with Brad and and he's like, "Oh, my God," because what ends up happening is these are like, one minute, two minute, like segments of gold. That are helping people get to the business outcomes they want, which is working less, making more, having happier clients. And so you're helping them do it not in like a two hour course. It's like two minutes, "Here's what you got to do to like, make sure you're making the money you want and that you deserve." And so I just think it's like a really powerful path that you're on as well, which is to reach people where they're doing business. Right, And to be able to like, give them that nugget, and they can take action on it, right away. (Lesley: Yeah) So I thank you for that. I really (Lesley: Yeah) do.Lesley Logan 31:11 We are a dynamic duo, Chinwe. (Lesley and Chinwe laughs) We are, we're just solving the world's problems one small business at a time. Okay, Chinwe, first of all, I mean, obviously want everyone to sign up for the Profitable Pilates editions, (Chinwe laughs) signature edition. (Chinwe: Yeah) So we'll put that link below. But where else can people find you, get to know more about what you're doing, support you?Chinwe Onyeagoro 31:33 Yeah. So check us out. Also on our website, pocketsuite.io. You can see all the different features we have and how you can use them and see some of the members of our community ambassadors, and then you can check us out on Instagram. And that's @pocketsuiteapp - p o c k e t s u i t e app a p p. So looking forward to hearing from you guys.Lesley Logan 31:58 Yeah, okay, this is great. I know, I know, a bunch of our users will be listening and they'll they'll send it to you because they're their high user, high loyals. They're so fun. They love to tell people what they're doing. And I'm so appreciative of them, because they inspire me. On those days, they're like, "Is anyone listening? Is anyone using this?" And then you get to hear from them. So okay, we ask every guest, bold, executable, targeted, or intrinsic steps people can take, action they can take to be it till they see it.Chinwe Onyeagoro 32:28 Yeah, I think the first thing that I would say is visualize, like, there's so much that you can do to just change your how you feel about like what you're doing right now, just by visualizing what you want to be feeling like when you hit your goals? Who you want to be surrounded by and interacting with, and what you want your day to be like. Right? And so visualize it, because that is something you can control right now, what ends up happening is when you visualize it, the world, the universe conspires to help you to get there, right? Because you're it's top of mind. So like every decision you're making is taking into consideration that visual, that feeling, right? And if you just will it into being. And so I would just say visualization is huge. And if you cut out magazine articles, cut it, like, do whatever you need to do to like, get in that zone and stay there.Lesley Logan 33:22 Oh, I love that. I love that because that's something you can do. Like every day, you can just take a moment and like picture that that's really beautiful. (Chinwe: Totally, totally) Chinwe, I hope we get to meet again. I'm like secretly hoping that there's some tech conference in Vegas that makes you come out (Chinwe laughs) so we can go celebrate.Chinwe Onyeagoro 33:39 Just say the word. We will, we'll we'll pick the next team on site PocketSuite on site. We'll put it in, wherever region you are in.Lesley Logan 33:45 Yes, yes. Well, you know, there's a beautiful new casino and (Lesley and Chinwe laughs) (Chinwe: I love it.) you guys all have to go the 60th floor and visualize the next thing. (Chinwe and Lesley laughs) (Chinwe: I love it.) Oh, my goodness, thank you for being you. Thank you for all you've created. And thank you for letting me be part of it, in my in my own way, because I really am so proud of what to be part of what you've created and to really empower people. So thank you, and we hope to have you back.Chinwe Onyeagoro 34:17 Lesley, you've built an awesome community. We're inspired by you and all of the members that make the community is so great. So thanks for trusting us and for going on this journey with us.Lesley Logan 34:28 Yeah. All right, everyone, how are you going to use any all of all this information in your life. What I want you to do is screenshot this podcast. Tag the @be_it_pod, tag @pocketsuiteapp, and let us know so that way we can hear what your favorite things or what inspired you. And you know, you might create the next feature on the app you just never know. Right? So thank you everyone. Until next time, Be It Till You See It.That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review. And follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the @be_it_ pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it help us and others BE IT TILL YOU SEE IT. Have an awesome day!'Be It Till You See It' is a production of 'As The Crows Fly Media'.Brad Crowell 35:24 It's written, produced, filmed and recorded by your host Lesley Logan and me, Brad Crowell. 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“She was an introverted-extrovert from a family of teachers. So, she naturally went to college to be a teacher too. But she was born for Marketing. So, after getting married, having kids, and then getting divorced she turned back to her introverted-extrovert's entrepreneurial ways. She quit her job, found a male business surrogate, and finally found her sweet spot. Come in and hear Karen Yankovich's whole story about how she helps “Good Girls Get Rich.” Here we go with another energized, successful, and entrepreneurial F50Woman.”We Talk About…Leaving corporate life Needing an established man to get businessFinding her sweet spotPush back against entrepreneurshipChallenges of being an entrepreneurBalance between mom and businesswomanCreating your space for what's importantOnline marketing success tips What 18-year-old Karin would say to Karin today Your “You are Fabulous” boxChallenge and ease of being a single mom entrepreneurBusiness owner vs. CEOSpeaker tipsQuotes She Served Up:“Find your tribe so that you have support”“Make sure you're showing up as the Matriarch and not the Nanny”“Money helps with choices, when women have money, they have more choices”“Sometimes you have to build your bridge when you're on it”“it's in the doing that the knowing comes”“Don't be the cat with the string, be the dog with the bone”What Changed Everything: Having kids and not having enough cast to support them as she wanted toAdvice for Her Younger Self: You got thisRecommended Book: “Miracle Equation” by Hal ElrodMust Do Every Day: MeditationContact Information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenyankovich/Website: https://karenyankovich.com/On Demand Master Class: www.waterthatmoneytree.comPodcast: Good Girls Get Rich, www.goodgirlsgetrich.comAre you an F50Woman who's not done yet? Subscribe and connect with me if you would like to tell me your story: mailto:f50woman.com@gmail.com | www.f50woman.comWe welcome you to follow us on our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn pages and invite you to share us on all of your media channels with the F50Woman Hashtags: #F50WNDY #F50Woman #Facing50 Podcast Guest Match PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Hosts And Guests For Interviews Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4UGSTLTM94WJY)
Karen is the leading expert in applied colour and design psychology helping businesses and design professionals to use colour and design to improve well-being, support mental health and create positive change in the world. She is the author of the best selling book The Little Book of Colour - How to Use the Psychology of Colour to Transform Your Life. It's a revolutionary guide to boosting your wellbeing, putting you firmly in the driver's seat and on the road to changing the colours in your world to boost your mood, increase your motivation and change how you feel in an instant.In this episode, Karen discusses colour psychology, how colour influences how we think, how we feel, and how we behave. She gives her perspective on how colour should be used in branding, and that it should align with the brand personality, and values to influence buyers. This episode covers:Association of brand values with colourCase examples on a brand that's misaligned with the colour How colour can be associated with a demographic or an age groupHow to create a brand from within and out Colour as emotion — how it makes people stop and think why they are in businessFinding the right colour for a brand — a colour that best represents a brand & the best reflectional representation of that brandKaren's point of view about McDonald's green brand colour LinkedIn: Karen HallerTwitter: @KarenHaller Instagram: @karen_haller_colourWebsite: karenhaller.com and thelittlebookofcolour.com Free ebook: The 10 Myths that Limit You using Colour EffectivelyValuable Resources:Brand Tuned AccreditationBrand Tuned Newsletterwww.brandtuned.com
“When you take the things that you are gifted at-- your genius, your mastery, the things you love to do and talk about. When you play in these spaces, you show up different in the world. Your energy is different.”Colin Scotland is on a mission to extinguish the myths about marketing. He runs a marketing coaching business, Marketing Incubator Masterminds, and Awaken Creator program. He helps mission-driven entrepreneurs find their spark and never let it go so they can fulfill their potential and change lives doing what they love. It's important for a successful business to be built on a solid foundation. In today's episode, Colin is on the show to talk about your whys, niche, and value ladder, and steps to how you can find that. When your business has the right foundation, you're able to communicate to the right client and customer that will remain loyal to your brand.Curious? Listen to this episode.We discuss:Your “why” in businessFinding your nicheThe ideal client and how you can help themYour value ladderColin's journeyWant to connect with Colin?Website - www.colinscotland.comSupport the show (http://paypal.me/kenwestgaard)
How can you take the career leap you've always wanted? Join career educator Misha Rubin and I as we talk about the importance of career education and the steps you can take to avoid the soul wrenching experience of being stuck in a job you hate. Navigate the quickly changing landscape in the workplace, create your unstoppable mindset, and dismantle your disempowered beliefs so that you build your dream career. In this episode, we explore: The massive social and economic shift in society due to the pandemic and quarantineHow our access to learning has impacted the barriers of starting a new businessFinding your dream career by being clear about what you want and building a career mapCreating unique career criteriaCompelling communication and identifying organizations that align with your valuesThe importance of career education and evaluating your own career and valuesThe long-term effects of staying in a career that you don't loveMisha's process to help people get in touch with their inspirational selfHow to identify your own values to help draw your boundaries Learn more at https://www.unshakablebeing.com/
We're thrilled to have Esteban Andrade on this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!Esteban is the founder of Hesel Media, a premier real estate marketing agency based in Florida and serving clients across the country.He works in the real estate marketing space and is an expert in lead generation, paid search, social media advertising, SEO, lead conversion, system automation, and everything connected to successful lead gen programs.In this episode, we discussed:The origin of Hesel Media and how it's connected to "the hustle"What traits make for a successful real estate agentHow important the right attitude is for growing your businessFinding clients and growing business through Facebook GroupsHesel Media's origins in Detroit, Michigan The ideal type of clients who work with motivated sellersHesel Media - https://www.heselmedia.com/Esteban Andrade on Instagram__________________________Do you have questions for us? Interesting in working together? Do you have ideas for a future podcast episode? Email us today!Need a Keynote Speaker, Panelist, Conference Session Moderator, or Podcast Guest? Real Estate Attorney / Broker Rory Gill or Jason Muth are available. Email Rory or Email Jason today!We're powered by the following sponsors:NextHome Titletown Real Estate, Greater Boston's progressive real estate brokerage. NextHome Titletown Real Estate is a wholly-owned franchise of NextHome, Inc., the fastest growing real estate franchise in the United States, with 500+ offices and 5,000+ NextHomies in 48 states since 2015.UrbanVillage Legal, Massachusetts Real Estate Counsel serving savvy property owners, lenders and investors more at UrbanVillageLegal.com.The Real Estate Law Podcast is hosted by Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill.This podcast and these show notes are not legal advice, but we hope you find both entertaining and informative.You can follow our sponsors here:NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInNextHome Titletown Real Estate Search:https://search.nexthometitletown.com/UrbanVillage Legal websiteAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedInThe Real Estate Law Podcast, because real estate is more than just pretty pictures and law goes well beyond the paperwork and courtroom arguments. Thank you for listening and for reading these show notes!Support the show (https://www.urbanvillagelegal.com)
I am really excited to introduce you to a wonderful guest that I have joining me today. Her name is Renee Reed and Renee is a certified coach and yoga teacher, and the host of the award winning podcast. Welcome to your life with Renee Reed, as well as the founder of the Courageous Woman's Book Club. She is on a mission to change the world one woman at a time. Renee is a prolific writer, inspiring and empowering women to put their healing first and creating a community where women feel safe, connected, and loved to do just that. Together with her Welcome to Your Life Community she's changing the world, helping one woman at a time step into their financial, physical, spiritual, and emotional power. I met Renee, as part of a mastermind for women's entrepreneurship in the wellness space. And as a part of that program we were encouraged to find accountability partners. Renee very graciously agreed to be mine, and I have to say she deserves a medal for putting up with all of my baggage. She's a beautiful soul with a beautiful mission to share with women who are struggling to balance their health, particularly, diabetes, with their purpose, their family relationships, as they move into midlife, with all of the changes that come with that, we're going to talk about all of that.We discuss :The effects of working in trauma and with trauma on the health of social workersThe reality of midlife changes for womenThe value of a coachBecoming a solopreneurAccountability partnersTools to set boundaries for your time and businessFinding your nichePodcasting and batching contentEstablishing your business processWelcometoyourlife.liveElementalkinetics.com
What if you were chosen to have a second chance at life? Today's guest, Josh Cantwell talks about what's it like to have that experience. Josh is a real estate investor & entrepreneur, real estate coach & consultant with a specialty in foreclosures, REO's, pre-foreclosures & short sales. Josh is the CEO of Strategic Real Estate Coach (S.R.E.C.), CEO of Freeland Ventures Private Equity, consultant and coach for hundreds of real estate investors in 35 states on strategic residential property acquisition, funding, and liquidation for profit. In this episode, Josh will talk about his incredible story of having a second chance at life. He shares with us his journey of surviving pancreatic cancer. Josh also talks about how he found true happiness by letting go of the grudge he had for someone who has hurt him and why the world's perception of us does not really matter. Join us and listen in![00:01 - 09:50] Opening Segment Welcoming Josh to the showTransitioning from financial services to real estate[09:51 - 22:14] Having a Second Chance at LifeJosh talks about his battle with cancerThe moment Josh realized he has been given a second chance at lifeJosh's major takeaway from his experienceHow undergoing surgery changed the way he does businessFinding his home in multifamily investing[22:15 - 43:33] Find True Happiness by Letting Go of the GrudgeWhat motivates Josh to follow his passionWhy the world's perception of us does not really matterJosh talks about the time when he felt aloneThere's no benefit in holding a grudgeJosh on forgiving his brotherRestarting mentally[43:34 - 54:30] Closing SegmentAsking Josh the final four questionsBe daring!Closing wordsTweetable Quotes:“One thing that I'm learning is that the world has a perception of us. We have a perception of us, and then we have a perception of what the world we think perceives us... None of that matters, other than are you comfortable with who you are and what you're doing. That's all that freaking matters.” - Josh Cantwell“I would challenge each one of your listeners to say, there's another level of their life that they're not at yet, and the reason why they're not there is because they're scared. They're afraid. So they need to be daring. Just go prepare. Prepare yourself.” - Josh CantwellConnect with Josh on LinkedIn!LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Dreamcatchers is an inclusive organization that targets people's interest in being more instead of a certain demographic. We have people from all walks of life at many different ages. Find out more at www.dreamsshouldbereal.com. Find out more about Jerome at www.d3v3loping.com or www.myersmethods.com.
Finding the best management strategy is one of the biggest choices you'll make. In today's episode, we're going to dive into them! Spencer Cullor is a real estate investor, business owner, author, speaker, and current Director of Commercial Acquisitions. He has developed an extensive background in commercial multifamily and residential real estate and has also spent several years as a homebuilder.[00:01 - 03:53] Opening SegmentLet's get to know today's guest, Spencer CullorWorking in a software company prior to real estateGrowing up in a construction family[03:54 - 09:52] Property Management CompaniesRed Flags You Have to Look Out For in Property Management CompaniesFinding the right management company for your propertySpencer shares about launching his own property management companyConsistency is rewardingNo property quicker than multifamily[09:53 - 19:23] Value in Small Multi FamilyReal Estate is 365 days and 24/7 How to Create Effective Management SystemsScaling your businessFinding value in propertiesMake sure to have options.Spencer talks about yield maintenance[19:24 - 22:37] Final Four SegmentSpencer's advice to aspiring investors“Start small, start local.”How Spencer stays on top of his gameRead a lot, listen to podcasts, learn moreSpencer's way to make the world a better placeAffordable housingReach out to our guest - see links below Final wordsTweetable Quotes“As soon as you start treating people differently, you open yourself up to problems.” - Spencer Cullor“There is no property that changes quicker than multifamily.” - Spencer Cullor“One of the keys to scaling is starting small.” - Spencer Cullor-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Spencer Cullor through: spencer@apartmentvestors.com and LinkedIn. Check out his website https://apartmentvestors.com/ and grow your investing management strategies.Connect with me:I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns. FacebookLinkedInLike, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in!Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com
Finding the best management strategy is one of the biggest choices you'll make. In today's episode, we're going to dive into them! Spencer Cullor is a real estate investor, business owner, author, speaker, and current Director of Commercial Acquisitions. He has developed an extensive background in commercial multifamily and residential real estate and has also spent several years as a homebuilder.[00:01 - 03:53] Opening SegmentLet's get to know today's guest, Spencer CullorWorking in a software company prior to real estateGrowing up in a construction family[03:54 - 09:52] Property Management CompaniesRed Flags You Have to Look Out For in Property Management CompaniesFinding the right management company for your propertySpencer shares about launching his own property management companyConsistency is rewardingNo property quicker than multifamily[09:53 - 19:23] Value in Small Multi FamilyReal Estate is 365 days and 24/7 How to Create Effective Management SystemsScaling your businessFinding value in propertiesMake sure to have options.Spencer talks about yield maintenance[19:24 - 22:37] Final Four SegmentTweetable Quotes“As soon as you start treating people differently, you open yourself up to problems.” - Spencer Cullor“There is no property that changes quicker than multifamily.” - Spencer Cullor“One of the keys to scaling is starting small.” - Spencer Cullor-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Spencer Cullor through: spencer@apartmentvestors.com and LinkedIn. Check out his website https://apartmentvestors.com/ and grow your investing management strategies.Connect with me:I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns. FacebookLinkedInLike, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in!Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com
Our beautiful guest, Amanda Strojny, courageously shares her story of moving away from alcohol when she discovered her beliefs about alcohol and the truth of who she was and desired to become, were not in alignment. Removing the distortions of beliefs can sometimes feel chaotic which is why people avoid "reality". However this inner remodel is an opportunity to create more harmony in the end. True alignment. Our guest today shares her practices and stories of how she is and had realigned her inner and outer worlds.Amanda shares her process on the otherside of alcohol:Ending a longterm engagementSocializing with collegesDatingGrowing her businessFinding her truthTrusting her intuitionEmbodying her spiritual and mindfulness practices in a way that supported her new way of seeing life without alcohol.Connect with Amanda's Amazing Work:Listen in to the Podcast Untapped PowerUntapped Power Free Community- A community for Yoga conversations that allow for your participation in a collective discussion on topics that matter to you to grow yourself and your business. Link to Join for Free: https://www.untappedpower.net/Developing a Spiritual Money Mindset- Self paced course to heal your relationship to your money: https://www.untappedpower.net/products/courses/view/1063359Interested in learning about one to one coaching or other offerings reach out for a FREE 30 minute connection call: https://schedulingamandastrojny.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=14854798To find out more about uncovering your thoughts through 1:1 alcohol coaching with Mary, schedule a call HERE. Thank you for heading to Apple Podcast To Drop a 5 Star Review and What You LOVE about the show! Your presence means so much to me.
Tyler Jensen is an avid Real Estate Investor, House Flipper, a Dad and a Husband, and a Baseball Coach. He has been flipping houses for over 10 years. Tyler loves real estate and the satisfaction of taking an old dumpy house and making it into something incredible. Tyler has built a great business and has one of the best flipping companies in the country - the Best House Flipping Company with HGTV. He loves coaching and helping other people in pursuing their real estate business passion and dreams. [00:01 – 05:05] Opening Segment I talk briefly about great values that await you in this episode Guest Introduction and backgroundHouse Flipping Business [05:06 – 16:20] The Flipping Business in Real Estate Starting the house flipping businessFinding the right people and working the system Creating passive income through merging flipping business to other businessesMulti-family business Save money and Invest Figuring out what you are good at when putting up a real estate businessDeciding on doing a flipping business and other real estate business [16:21 –23:57] Picking the Right People Hiring important people as worth as your time and money Narrowing down values on picking the right bookkeeper Identifying what people to hire for the business [23:58 – 33:15] Closing Segment A quick break for our sponsors What is the best investment you've ever made other than your education?Joining mastermind group and investing in mentorship Tyler's worst investment What is the most important lesson that you've learned in business and investing?It's okay to fail. Take immediate action and truly believe in yourself that you can do it. Connect with our guests. See the links below. Tweetable Quotes: “Flipping is definitely a transactional business, we're always looking for the next deal, we're always looking for the next house to flip.” - Tyler Jensen “There are so many ways in making money in real estate, that is to find out what you love, what you're good at and just do it. You have to take action immediately and just jump into it and get some knowledge and experience, listen to some podcast.” - Tyler Jensen “Turn decades into days.” - Tony Robbins “No matter where you are in your career, you can always go up. So, get rid of those limiting beliefs and take action. It's okay to fail, learn from those failures and just continue to grow and improve and one day you'll wake up and be like ‘holy cow! I did it!” - Tyler Jensen Resources: Tony Robbins 7Figure Flipping ------------ Connect with Tyler on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit their website at https://www.utahhouseflip.com/. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.
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Do you see other short-term rental hosts as competitors or potential collaborators? It may seem counterintuitive, but connecting with other STR entrepreneurs for support can lead to opportunities for partnerships and additional income streams. And it’s that kind of abundance mentality that helped today’s guest scale from 8 to 50 units in less than a year.Aaron Kirkham is the Founder of Kirkham Kastles, a short-term rental management company based in Park City, Utah. He operates 50 properties in Washington, Idaho and Utah, leveraging a background in marketing and hospitality to scale his STR business despite a global pandemic. Aaron is also the creator of several STR service companies, including Rubbish Rollers and Vacation Rentals Cleaning.On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Aaron joins me to explain how he grew from 8 to 50 units in 2020, discussing why travelers are drawn to the area and what new challenges he is facing as he scales. He shares his unique approach to solving problems in his business, describing how he collaborates with fellow STR operators and what companies he has started to support other hosts. Listen in for Aaron’s insight on managing your time as a ‘hectic host’ and get his top tips for managing units in other states.Topics CoveredHow Aaron grew from 8 to 50 units in less than a yearHigh demand in conservative area despite pandemicShow owners profit potential vs. long-term rentalWhy travelers are attracted to Utah, Idaho and WashingtonWorld-class ski resorts in winterConvention centers and Silicon SlopesWhat Aaron does to connect with other STR operatorsStart open Facebook group for help and referralsMastermind group to share processes, collaborateAaron’s approach to solving problems in his businessFind solution for selves, be resource for othersLeverage solution to generate new income streamWhat companies Aaron has started to support other hostsRubbish Rollers (trash to curb service)Vacation Rentals CleaningAaron’s insight on how to handle snow removal as a STR hostLandscaping companies transition to snow removalOutsource to cleaner or kid in neighborhoodThe new challenges Aaron is facing as he scales his businessFinding great team members, service providersGiving up element of controlAaron’s advice on managing your time as a ‘hectic host’Let clients go when low return on time investedCharge what you’re worth to make more doing lessHow Aaron manages units in three different statesNetwork in new location, join local groups on socialHave go-to person in place plus backup optionsConnect with AaronKirkham KastlesRubbish RollersVacation Rentals CleaningEmail aaron@kirkhamkastles.comCall (208) 252-4123ResourcesAlta Ski AreaBrighton ResortSolitude Mountain ResortVisit Ski CitySki Resorts in Park CitySilicon SlopesDinosaur National MonumentSTR Profit AcademyLegends XGet Paid for Your Pad on YouTubeEmail jasper@getpaidforyourpad.comSponsorHostfully [Discount Code PAD] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Suffering a sudden illness that keeps you housebound for over half a decade is a truly life-altering event. To bounce back from it to create a community around cooking the recipes that catalysed an incredible recovery shows true determination, adaptability, and an authenticity that translates across multiple social platforms.Turning what initially started as a dietary necessity for his recovery into a social media success amassing over 170k followers on Instagram alone, James Wythe joins Chris Sharman on this episode of Making The Podium to share how his unsuspecting hobby found traction, the consistency and experimentation that keeps his social media presence prominent, and favouring a smaller, more engaged following over achieving a single, viral hit.This episode covers:Combatting sudden illness through lifestyle changesTurning a health habit and a hobby into a businessFinding success through relatability and simplicityRetaining authentic engagement with your audienceKeeping followers' trust when working with brandsBeing flexible when using new social platformsGet in touch: hello@topodiumgroup.comLinks & references at: https://topodiumgroup.com/
For over 25 years, Gene Guarino has been educating people on the strategies of successful investing, business, and self-employment. Gene has trained tens of thousands of people in the residential assisted living space. I can think of no one better to talk to about this than Gene himself. [00:01 – 01:58] Opening SegmentLet's get to know Gene GuarinoGene talks about his career in the real estate industryFirst venture at age 18First commercial project at age 25[01:59 – 13:08] Residential Assisted Living Gene talks to us about the idea of Residential Assisted LivingThe two parts of residential assisted livingGene goes through the process of setting up a residential assisted living space businessFinding new tenants to take over properties intended for residential assisted livingMarketing and Finding residents[13:09 – 18:08] Getting into the business of residential Assisted livingIdeal investors for the residential assisted living spaceCompliance with state regulationsIdea states for this type of investment and real estate model[18:09 – 22:16] Closing SegmentGene's advice to aspiring investorsLearn what to do from somebody who knows how to do it, before you even attempt to do it.How Gene stays up on top of his gameHis way to make the world a better placeThe typical cost for residents to move in residential assisted living spacesHow to reach out to Gene– links belowFinal words from Gene and MeTweetable Quotes:“Learn what to do from somebody who knows how to do it, before you even attempt to do it.” - Gene Guarino“Our motto is do good and do well. Doing well, making a lot of money. Doing good, helping others and making the world a better place.” - Gene Guarino “I think a lot of people want to give, but you can't give what you don't have.” - Gene GuarinoResources Mentioned: FREE Resources------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Gene at https://residentialassistedlivingacademy.com/ Connect with me:I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify strategy and provide solid predictable returns.Call: 901-500-6191FacebookLinkedInLike, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in! Email me --> sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com
For over 25 years, Gene Guarino has been educating people on the strategies of successful investing, business, and self-employment. Gene has trained tens of thousands of people in the residential assisted living space. I can think of no one better to talk to about this than Gene himself. [00:01 – 01:58] Opening SegmentLet's get to know Gene GuarinoGene talks about his career in the real estate industryFirst venture at age 18First commercial project at age 25[01:59 – 13:08] Residential Assisted Living Gene talks to us about the idea of Residential Assisted LivingThe two parts of residential assisted livingGene goes through the process of setting up a residential assisted living space businessFinding new tenants to take over properties intended for residential assisted livingMarketing and Finding residents[13:09 – 18:08] Getting into the business of residential Assisted livingIdeal investors for the residential assisted living spaceCompliance with state regulationsIdea states for this type of investment and real estate model[18:09 – 22:16] Closing SegmentGene's advice to aspiring investorsLearn what to do from somebody who knows how to do it, before you even attempt to do it.How Gene stays up on top of his gameHis way to make the world a better placeThe typical cost for residents to move in residential assisted living spacesHow to reach out to Gene– links belowFinal words from Gene and MeTweetable Quotes:“Learn what to do from somebody who knows how to do it, before you even attempt to do it.” - Gene Guarino“Our motto is do good and do well. Doing well, making a lot of money. Doing good, helping others and making the world a better place.” - Gene Guarino “I think a lot of people want to give, but you can't give what you don't have.” - Gene GuarinoResources Mentioned: FREE Resources------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Gene at https://residentialassistedlivingacademy.com/ Connect with me:I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify strategy and provide solid predictable returns.Call: 901-500-6191FacebookLinkedInLike, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in! Email me --> sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com
In today’s episode of the Talking Business Australia podcast we’ll be talking to Elle Roberts from Rare Seed Agency.Elle has been working in the online business space for over a decade and has helped hundreds of business owners through her coaching, courses and consulting. She works with change makers, risk takers, creative entrepreneurs - the rare seeds - to help them regain control of their business.Elle also runs Artful Business Events which delivers a bi-annual business conference dedicated to supporting creative, mission-driven and out of the box businesses.In this episode we cover:Energy leaks that get in the way of your businessCreating better systems and structures to plug your energy leaksAction plans and tackling goalsMaking your content calendar match your goalsRegaining control of your businessFinding small ways to save time - it all adds upThe disadvantages of living regionallyThe advantages of living regionallyThe regional lifestyleWorking remotely is very achievable especially since CovidLinks mentioned in the show:Rare Seeds Agency WebsiteRare Seeds Agency InstagramRare Seeds Agency FacebookTalking Business Australia websiteTalking Business Australia Instagram Talking Business Australia FacebookFind Cath at:The Digital Laneway WebsiteThe Digital Laneway FacebookThe Digital Laneway InstagramFind Mel at:Regional Roar WebsiteRegional Roar FacebookRegional Roar Instagram
On this Feature Friday episode of the ROI Online Podcast, Steve talks with Richard G. Lowe, Jr. a.k.a. The Writing King, about the importance of producing great content—whether you write it or not. Richard explains what a ghostwriter is, how to write better books, blogs, and articles, and why all that makes a difference for your business. Richard Lowe Jr. was an IT manager at Trader Joe's before he decided to shift careers and pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a professional author, ghostwriter, blogger, and copywriter. Now, he's the owner and senior writer for The Writing King, a platform helping inform future authors about what ghostwriting is and how to use it to bring their book into the world. He has ghostwritten 40+ books, written over 300 LinkedIn profiles, published several hundred articles and blogs, and has published 63 books of his own— all available on Amazon. One of his books sold over 10,000 copies and reached Amazon bestseller status. Whether you write the content or have someone else do it for you, you should put content into the world every day—on whatever platform hosts your audience. Richard and Steve discuss:How writing a book can elevate your business and your reputation far above the rest of the packWhy someone would use a ghostwriter, what The Writing King and ghostwriting is, and how content can move the needle for your businessFinding your voice in your writing, why it matters, and how Richard brings that out of his clientsHow to use social media to host your content, why it's important to share something every day, and how to fit it into your busy scheduleHow to improve your writing and the best advice Richard has to offer newer or inexperienced writers How to promote your book, get your book written, and why it can make a difference in your businessYou can learn more about Richard here:https://www.thewritingking.com/Follow Richard on LinkedInFollow Richard on TwitterFollow Richard on Facebook Send Richard an EmailRead the books mentioned in this podcast:Focus on LinkedIn by Richard LoweThe Golden Toilet by Steve BrownEnroll in the QuickStart Academy today to learn how to develop and implement a proven growth strategy that grows your ROI, your business, and your confidence. Learn more HERE.Thinking of starting your own podcast? Buzzsprout's secure and reliable posting allows you to publish podcasts online. Buzzsprout also includes full iTunes support, HTML5 players, show statistics, and WordPress plugins. Get started using this link to receive a $20 Amazon gift card and to help support our show!Support the show (https://cash.app/$stevemfbrown)
Have you wondered how someone goes from government spy to brand copywriter? No? Oh well, today you’re going to learn anyway.This episode is your chance to get to know more about how I got to be the host of a podcast, and what’s happening next for Fete Creative in 2021.Welcome to Episode 7 of Voice Your Brand. The podcast dedicated to helping you launch and grow your brand online by injecting it with a whole load of personality and creating content that turns followers into loyal fans. All through the power of a unique brand voice.If you’re struggling to stand out online, getting stuck writing your product descriptions, or feeling pulled in a million directions when it comes to marketing your ecommerce brand, you’re in the right place.I’m your host Nell Casey, the founder of Fete Creative – an ecommerce copywriting agency that writes things for brands that sell online.Today I’ll be talking about:My first business as a teenager and what it taught meWhat I studied at Uni and how it might surprise you (hint: it wasn’t comms!)Moving from Canberra to MelbourneHow my new hobby of salsa dancing led to another unexpected business ventureDiscovering my love of content writing but discovering I did not love WFH lifeTurning my passion for writing into a businessFinding a community of business folks and how it changed the game for meLaunching the Fete Creative brand And a sneak peek at what’s next for Fete Creative in 2021I’d love for you to screenshot and tag me on Instagram @fetecreative to let me know you’re listening. And make sure you hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode.Reach out on Insta @fetecreativeOr visit fetecreative.com.au
Dane Maxwell is an author, and entrepreneur who is fueled by a blazing passion for helping others to succeed in their business. By age twenty-two, he had created over sixteen different businesses, and even though most of them failed, he is able to enjoy a lucrative passive income from five of them today. He has also built a multi-million dollar software company and has created over fifteen multimillionaires from his training programs. His business has provided him the benefit of never having to work a day again in his life. Today he enjoys singing while running his favorite project, The Foundation, which is like an institution for online entrepreneurs.Listen in as they discuss:Self-preservation strategyHumility as an action in businessFinding clear customersFiguring out clear resultsImplementing a clear mechanismDane also discussed his three beliefs which are freedom of self-first, freedom of finances second and freedom of expression through every layer third.TIP OF THE WEEKMark: My tip of the week is learn more about Dane Maxwell at startfromzero.com.Scott: Check out fireflies.ai; basically, this links in to your zoom account and automatically transcribes your zoom calls for you.Dane: In the book there's seven learning adventures; the first, are the three little rocks. Once you put the three little rocks in your pocket then you're ready for the other six adventures. I wrote this book for the heart of the Entrepreneurs that they could just build thriving businesses. The second rock is the tip that I would give, it is called The Cardinal Rule of Successful Entrepreneurship. Literally, we don't get to decide what works.Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want, when you want and with whomever you want?
Louise Camby is a multi talented creative producer...She has a portfolio career with her voice at the core of all she creates and produces...In this podcast Louise tells with us how she came to discover her voice and shares with us some of her voice over recordings, her love of public speaking and her passion for holding workshops to develop others in the art...Running her family businessFinding time for sell Aloe Vera and CPD products Celebrating ten years since her own product 'Strupz' came to market Her creation of Choiroke which has been held seven times so far and has proved to be very popular
Brandon Lucero is the creator of the Video 4x Effect and host of the New Generation Entrepreneur podcast. His company helps entrepreneurs get video set up in their business so it scales their audience, message, and revenue so they can 4x their ROI and audience. Brandon has worked with multiple 7-figure entrepreneurs like James Wedmore, Carrie Green and Caitlin Bacher. On this episode, we chat about:Working with James Wedmore as his mentor and how that shaped his businessFinding a gap in helping businesses with their messaging and how that has helped set his business apart from the competitionWhy you should not only create how-to content, and the different types of content you should be creating instead
We’re so excited to share the story of today’s guest: Susanna Merrick! Susanna is an aura reader, wardrobe stylist and founder of Aura Wear NYC. In today’s episode, Lacy and Susanna discuss her life story, from being homeschooled in a conservative Texas town to moving to New York City and starting her own business. Along the way, Susanna discovered her gift of reading auras and how by analyzing people’s specific color energies she could help them work through their emotions. Her business has since expanded to makeovers, closet overhauls and branding consults as well. Lacy gives us a first-hand account of her own aura reading and the insight she received from her session with Susanna. Their conversation is a fascinating look into the world of auras, energetics and the healing power of color!Find the Complete Show Notes Here -> https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcastIn This Episode We Talk About:Susanna’s upbringing in a controversial homeschool groupHow she started reading auras and the energetics involvedThe process of clairvoyance and both Susanna and Lacy’s experiences developing itChildhood memories and how they can affect you todayThe genesis of Aurawear and the background of Susanna starting her own businessFinding perspective and inspiration after losing a parent or a loved oneTips on coping with grief and how it can help connect the dots with manifestationLacy and Susanna’s chance encounter in New York CityMedicinally assigning aura colors to people and how they change season to seasonSpecific energetics of different colors.Resources: To Be MagneticInstagram: @tobemagneticThe Pathway 2.0 use code EXPANDED for $20 off your first month of the Pathway 2.0 or $20 off any 2.0 ala carte courses!NewsletterThe Forest RetreatBook Your StayInstagram: @theforestretreathouseOur Commitment to Inclusivity Join the New Community GroupIn The EpisodeGoopRosebud CBDColor Me BeautifulSusanna Merrick - Elle ArticleThe Wing | Work And Community Spaces Designed For WomenThe Basics Bundle - Includes How To Manifest, Unblocked Inner Child, Unblocked ShadowUse Code EXPANDED for $20 off your first month of the Pathway 2.0 or $20 off any 2.0 ala carte Where to Find Susanna!@aurawearnycWebsiteWorkbookSubmitSubmit to Be a Guest on Everyday Energetics Submit to Be a Process Guest Leave a Review 5 star review for a chance to win a 1-year membership to The Pathway 2.0. Then tune into future episodes to hear your review announced! If you win send us a message on Intercom to claim it.
This episode is devoted to similarities and differences between international marketplaces. Learn how retailers are tuning in to their communities on this episode of Tell Me Something Good About Retail. -----Key LinksJacyn Heavens LinkedInEpos Now websiteSalesRX-----Rethink how you integrate your customersUse technology to collect detail and build community Consider multiple services for revenue streamsOffer unique product, service, and experience your customer can’t get anywhere else How sourcing local can benefit your businessFinding a niche and focus is a new key to success-----More details at: https://www.retaildoc.com/podcast/406-jacyn-heavens-on-the-regional-differences-in-retail Signup for our weekly newsletter here https://www.retaildoc.com/newsletter-signup-old Tell Me Something Good About Retail is a product of The Retail Doctor and is produced by Simpler Media Productions.
At Dream Nation, our vision is to help you “dream bigger”...but how do you do that? How do you dream bigger when you aren’t clear on what your vision is? How do you dream bigger when you get fired? How do you dream bigger when you feel overwhelmed? These are the questions that Brandi Harvey, daughter of multi-millionaire entertainer/business mogul Steve Harvey, shared in a powerfully uplifting episode that covered everything from failure to therapy and obstacles. If you’re looking for a quick dose of powerful inspiration and a treasure trove of wisdom nuggets, grab a notebook (maybe popcorn) and dive in on this episode! Here’s What You MissedDealing with the pressure of creating your own pathWhy access doesn’t mean progressTalent vs work ethicHow to work through feeling lostBuilding your business from scratchHow to motivate yourself as an entrepreneurTurning a personal brand into a businessFinding mentors...even when you think you can’tWhy being fired by Steve Harvey was the best thing that happened to BrandiWhy therapy is important Important Podcast Moments[1:24] Growing up with a power mindset [2:58] Being the daughter of Mr. Steve Harvey [5:34] You can’t live my dreams…. [10:53] How did you build your business from scratch? [13:42] Motivation [17:22] Mentoring [18:45} What was your biggest failure? [20:00] Therapy [23:11] Non-negotiable [24:00] Living in the overflow [24:58] Creating boundaries Quotes to Remember“I knew in the fourth grade, when I dressed up as a businesswoman for Halloween, that I was going to do something different with my life.” “I feel like every job I ever had trained me to do this business.” “I’ve had to put in the work.” “It’s making sure that I have my eyes and ears open at all times.” “I wish I would have started therapy early.” “Therapy is my non-negotiable.” “I’m always living in the overflow.” “If you want to step into the ..fullness of your life, you going to have to let go of the little things.” “If you’re going to be successful, you’re going to have be committed to what’s happening in the middle.” “It’s your birthright to win.”Guest BioBrandi Harvey is an author, podcaster, speaker, influencer, businesswoman, former executive who turned her own journey to health into a movement creator with a mission to help women of color maximize their health to the fullest impact. .She also happens to be the daughter of celebrity Steve Harvey. LinksBeyond HerBreakthrough Sold Separately: Get Out of the Boat of Mediocrity and Walk On Water @Brandi Harvey on Instagram Discover the Power Within You The Untethered Soul A Better Way to Live What makes the Great Great?
The first in a series about becoming a musicpreneur, today's episode focuses on the the first (and most important step) to take: shifting your mindset.We'll discuss:Thinking like a businessFinding our whyGetting rid of limiting beliefs and overcoming imposter syndromeCreating new habitsWhether you're a musician, entrepreneur, or music industry professional, this episode is for you.Resources:Books:Start with Why - Simon SinekProductivity Planner by Intelligent Change2020 Rock/Star Life Planner by Rock/Star AdvocateFREE Downloads:Think Like an Entrepreneur: 6 Mindset Shifts for the MusicpreneurTake Back Your Day in Just 5 Easy Steps*These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link on this blog. I would never recommend a product I don't use or love myself!
Welcome back to the Flo State!In this week's podcast, Tyler and I discuss:Finding a new homeChoosing your career pathReceiving criticismWorking toward your passionCreating busyworkBeing vs. doing in the world of businessFinding critical thinkers and mentorsDefining your goalsIs making an impact a legit goal?Is the road to hell paved with good intentions?If you like today's podcast please subscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends.
Ace Chapman is a micro private equity investor who has acquired 15 offline businesses (he has sold 13 of them) and 31 online businesses. He is also the author of The Ace Formula, a book on how to buy a profitable business, starting with no money, and live life on your terms like a boss.Ace bought his first business, CoolWallStreet.com, in the late ’90s at the age of 19. He started as a member of the site which allowed users to invest virtual money in the stock market. When he sold the business in 2001, he was getting seven-figure offers.He talks about his favorite business deal which was a tanning salon that he sold only six months later for more than double profit, and shares the three key things he looked for before purchasing it.Some Topics We Discussed Include:Starting an offline businessBuying an offline businessSelling businessesManaging and marketing a businessFinding potential businesses to sellPlaces to find the best dealsLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Bacon Wrapped Business Community today:Bacon Wrapped Business on FacebookBrad Costanzo on FacebookBrad Costanzo on LinkedInBrad Costanzo on YouTubeBrad Costanzo on Twitter
Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast we sit down with real estate investor Mark Ferguson to talk about his adventures in flipping and renting single family homes in the Colorado market. Mark is truly a real estate superhero: managing a real estate sales team, flipping houses, making offers, being a landlord, and writing about real estate all while working less hours than the normal employee (all while also having twin toddlers at home!)Mark has truly mastered the art of delegation, team building, and using systems to stay on track and find success in his business – and he shares all his secrets with us today, so don’t miss a second of this incredible show!In This Show, We Cover:Should you get your real estate license?Tips for buying properties on the MLSUsing electronic signatures to get more dealsWhy Mark doesn’t buy multifamily propertiesHow to find a niche and strategy for your investment businessFinding the “sweet spots” in your marketWorking with Portfolio loansWhen should you hire an employee to manage your rentals?Why Mark chooses to pay off his loansFinding and managing contractorsHow Mark decides if he’ll flip or rent a houseFinding time to fit in all the busy parts of lifeThe team members who help Mark work less than 40 hours per weekWhy Mark wants to buy 100 housesHow to invest when the bank says “no.”And lots more!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets Success Stories ForumFive Tips to Get Great Deals On the MLS (Including Buying Houses on Friday…?) by Mark FergusonThe Real Estate Agent’s Ultimate Guide to Working with InvestorsBiggerPockets.com/meetHow Life Coaching has Helped Improve My Business and Life by Mark FergusonBooks Mentioned in the ShowThe Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary KellerThe Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary KellerThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillTweetable TopicsTake care of your real estate agent and they’ll take care of you. (Tweet This!)When looking for good real estate deals, speed is the name of the game. (Tweet This!)When investing in real estate – no one is going to do your job for you. (Tweet This!)Make goals – and then break them down into actionable steps to accomplish them. (Tweet This!)Connect with MarkMark’s BiggerPockets ProfileMark’s Website: www.InvestFourMore.com
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