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Stop Reinventing Your Business Every Month: Day 20 Summer Business School Do you find yourself asking the same questions every week? What should I teach? What should I post? What should I create next? If you're constantly reinventing your business, you're probably spending more time making decisions than making progress. In today's Summer Business School class, you'll learn The Membership Success Calendar™—a simple planning system that helps you create consistent content, keep your members engaged, and build a business that feels organized instead of overwhelming. Inside this episode, you'll discover: Why successful memberships run on rhythm instead of randomness How to choose a monthly theme that creates real transformation A simple four-week framework your members will look forward to Why giving one clear weekly assignment leads to better results How planning ahead gives you more freedom as a business owner Whether you're creating a membership, group coaching program, or online course, this episode will help you stop starting over every month and build a business that grows through consistency. Class Assignment: Plan one month of your membership or program. Choose one monthly theme, outline four weekly topics, create one action step for each week, and end with a celebration. You'll be surprised how much easier your business becomes when you have a plan. If you're ready to build a business with more freedom, flexibility, and predictable income, subscribe so you don't miss the next class of Summer Business School. Learn more and join the free Business Builder Challenge at ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge.

Have you ever bought an online course, watched the first module... and never finished it? You're not alone. The problem isn't that most courses contain bad information. The problem is that they contain too much information and not enough implementation. Whether you're creating an online course, group coaching program, membership, or certification, this episode will show you how to simplify your content, create momentum, and build an experience your students will love. In this episode, you'll learn: Why most online courses never get completed How to create one clear goal for every lesson Why every lesson needs one simple assignment How celebrating progress keeps students motivated The secret to removing overwhelm while increasing transformation Remember: Transformation beats information. Your students don't need more content—they need a clear path to success. Simple lessons create momentum. Momentum creates transformation.

Why Community Is Your Secret Growth Strategy: Day 19 Summer Business School What if the biggest reason people join—and stay in your programs—has nothing to do with your content? In today's Summer Business School class, you'll discover why community is one of the most valuable assets you can build in your business. In a world where information is everywhere and AI can answer almost any question, connection has become your greatest competitive advantage. You'll learn The Community Flywheel™, a simple framework that shows how community creates momentum, momentum leads to action, action produces results, and those results inspire even more growth. Whether you're building a membership, group coaching program, online course, or mastermind, this episode will help you create an experience people don't just join—they belong to. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why information is no longer enough in today's AI-powered world • The Community Flywheel™ and how it fuels business growth • The real reason people stay in memberships • How to create a welcoming, encouraging community • Practical ways to help members connect and celebrate each other's wins Today's Assignment: Imagine you have your first 10 members. How would you welcome them? How would they meet one another? How would you celebrate their progress? Write down three ideas that help your members feel like they truly belong. Ready to build a business with recurring revenue and a thriving community? Join my free 4-Day Business Builder Challenge at ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge. Thanks for listening to Summer Business School! I'll see you tomorrow for Day 20, where we'll map out your membership content plan so you always know what to teach next. Class dismissed!

How to Create a Signature Framework and Become Known: Day 17 Summer Business School In today's Summer Business School class, you'll learn why the fastest way to build your reputation, grow your audience, and attract more customers isn't by teaching everything you know—it's by creating a simple, memorable framework people can remember and share. In this episode, you'll discover: Why people remember frameworks, not information The 4-step Signature Framework Formula™ How to identify the transformation you want to become known for Why 3–5 simple steps are more powerful than overwhelming your audience How to name your framework so it becomes part of your brand Where to use your framework across your podcast, social media, emails, coaching, and offers Anna also shares the evolution of her own signature frameworks—from the original Get Unstuck System and Love Your Career Formula to Corporate Rescue Plan, the Three Magic Income Streams Framework™, and the ANCHOR Method featured in her upcoming book. If you've been wondering how to stand out in a crowded market, this class will help you stop trying to be known for everything—and start becoming known for one unforgettable idea.

What if the secret to a successful group program isn't creating more content—but creating a clear path to transformation? In Day 16 of Summer Business School, Anna Runyan shares The Transformation Roadmap, a simple framework for designing a group coaching program, membership, or course that helps people get real results. Instead of asking, "What should I teach?" you'll learn the better question every successful program creator asks—and why your students need a roadmap, not a library of information. In this episode, you'll learn: Why information alone doesn't create transformation How to define your client's Point A and Point B The simple 3–5 milestone framework for structuring your program Why accountability and community are often the missing ingredients How to design a program people actually finish—and recommend Today's Assignment Draw a line across a page in your notebook. On the left, write Point A. On the right, write Point B. Then answer: Where is my ideal client today? Where do they want to be? What are the three to five milestones that will help them get there? By the end of this exercise, you'll have the outline for your very first group program.

The tenth season of the Eccles Business Buzz podcast continues with a conversation between host Frances Johnson and Jim Olson, President of the Utah Jazz, and key leader for the Utah Mammoth NHL Franchise, the Delta Center Arena, and more.Jim and Frances talk about Jim's 30+ years in the sports business, emphasizing how technology and Ryan Smith's tech background have expanded the Utah Jazz's parent entity, The Smith Entertainment Group's global reach, deepened fan connection, and enabled data-driven customization of tickets, sponsorships, and in-arena experiences. He explains how sales are the revenue engine that funds reinvestment in teams, facilities, community programs, and the current Delta Center renovation for hockey, including a new 450-stall parking garage. The conversation covers sports' unifying and economic impact, lasting memories, career skills and education, the upcoming Business of Sports minor at the Eccles School, and excitement about future championships, upcoming Olympic Games, and district-style real estate developments in Utah.Eccles Business Buzz is a production of the David Eccles School of Business and is produced by University.fm.Eccles Business Buzz is proud to be selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 70 Business School podcasts on the web. Learn more at https://podcast.feedspot.com/us_business_school_podcasts. Episode Quotes:Why fans are the lifeblood of every sports business [08:46] Frances Johnson: What is the role of sales specifically in today's sports industry?[08:52] Jim Olson: Well, I'm definitely biased when I get asked that because I spent so much of my career focused on the revenue-generating aspects of our business. And I just believe you have to generate revenue. It's revenue-generating; that revenue just opens up the doors to so many different things. You know, it opens up the doors to improving our arena experience. It opens up the doors to improving our broadcast experience. It opens up the doors to improving our retail experience. And obviously, it's cyclical. As you open up those doors and improve all those experiences, the goal is to generate more revenue with it. But, look, we say that our fans are the lifeblood of the organization. We really mean that because they're making a large commitment, be it through buying tickets, watching games, streaming games, their businesses being partners in through sponsorship programs, and so forth. And our fans are the lifeblood because it drives the revenue, which allows us to do so many things.Turning revenue into a better fan experience [10:56] When we make money, we reinvest it back into the company. We're not publicly traded where we got to worry about stockholders. We're not worried about paying off other individuals or whatever it may be. When we make money, we reinvest it right back into the organization, where we have gone through a rebuilding phase with the team, and now people have seen we're making investments into improving both the basketball team and the hockey team, Jazz and the Mammoth, and we're reinvesting into our facilities. We're going to be done in September with a new parking garage that's connected to the arena. 450 new parking stalls to enhance the experience there. And so really we reinvest into our marketing efforts and our social media efforts, and we reinvest back into the community.Jim reveals the most important skills for building a career in sports [23:50] Working in sports is no different than working in every other job. It's competitive. You have to grind. You have to work hard. You have to be focused. You have to learn to work with people. Like, it's, kind of, what everybody knows. It's hard. It's competitive. There might be jobs out there that are 9:00 to 5:00, but I don't know. That's not sports, you know. We work nights, we work weekends, we work holidays, we work early mornings, we work late, whatever. But it's just so fun. Show Links:Jim Olson | LinkedInSales Innovation Summit Presentation | David Eccles SchoolThe Delta CenterDavid Eccles School of Business (@ubusiness) | InstagramUndergraduate Scholars ProgramsRising Business LeadersEccles Alumni Network (@ecclesalumni) | Instagram Eccles Experience Magazine

Have you ever looked at your calendar and realized there's simply no room for another client? If your income only grows when you work more hours, you've built a business with a ceiling. In Day 15 of Summer Business School, we're beginning the second income stream in the 3 Magic Income Streams Framework: Scalable Income. In today's lesson, you'll discover why successful entrepreneurs eventually stop trading time for money and start creating systems that allow them to serve more people, make a bigger impact, and build a business that doesn't depend on working longer hours. You'll learn: Why one-on-one services eventually limit your growth The difference between Quick Cash and Scalable Income Why memberships create deeper transformation than coaching alone How Corporate Rescue Plan grew from years of serving real clients The mindset shift that helps you build a business that scales You'll also complete a simple exercise to help you start thinking beyond your calendar and begin designing a business that can grow with you.

Text a question to Victoria!If you've ever been curious about lip filler and the world of medical aesthetics, then this episode is for you! Lisa Campbell is a nurse practitioner and the Founder of Unveil Aesthetics, an aesthetics and wellness practice based out of Wilmington, Delaware. She specializes in cosmetic injectables, Botox filler, bio stimulators, and more.In this episode, Victoria and Lisa discuss her journey from spending 10 years as a nurse to eventually opening her own aesthetics practice. They talk about medical aesthetics as a field of medicine, rebranding and shifting into a premium brand, advice for new business owners, being a forever student, and how every unique experience you have helps you build the skillset to run your business. Lisa also answers your burning questions on skincare and trendy wellness topics with a fun "do it or ditch it" rapid fire.Whether you work in aesthetics or are simply curious about health and wellness practices (including red light therapy and salmon sperm facials), this conversation is for you. Pour yourself a sparkling water or big mug of coffee, and enjoy this fun girl chat episode with Lisa.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Watch the Episode on YouTubeBook With Unveil Medical AestheticsConnect With Lisa on InstagramWork With BrandWell DesignsFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram.Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link!Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!

What does it really take to make your first $1,000 in business? In Day 14 of Summer Business School, we're bringing together everything you've learned over the past two weeks into one simple action plan you can start using immediately. If you've been wondering how to turn your business idea into real income, this episode will show you that your first $1,000 isn't about luck or going viral, it's about consistently taking the right actions. In today's class, you'll learn: • The Quick Cash Action Plan • The four weekly habits that lead to paying clients • How to simplify your path to your first $1,000 • Why serving people comes before selling • The importance of following up and staying consistent • How to calculate exactly how many clients you need to reach your income goal You'll also complete a simple assignment to map out your own First $1,000 Plan, including your offer, pricing, client goal, and next action step. Congratulations on completing Week Two of Summer Business School! You've built a business model, clarified your offer, created a pricing strategy, developed a client attraction plan, and designed a marketing system. Now it's time to put it all into action. Next week, we'll begin building your second Magic Income Stream as we explore scalable income through memberships, group programs, and online courses.

Which factors should MBA couples consider when deciding whether to apply together? And how should they communicate that in their applications?

Have you ever opened Instagram, stared at a blank screen, and wondered... "What should I post today?" You're not alone. One of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs struggle with marketing isn't because they lack creativity—it's because they don't have a simple plan. In Day 13 of Summer Business School, Anna Runyan shares The 30-Minute Marketing Plan™, the repeatable weekly marketing system she's used to consistently grow her business for years without spending all day creating content. In this episode, you'll learn: Why consistency beats intensity in marketing The four-step 30-Minute Marketing Plan™ How to stop creating random content and start building weekly campaigns The easiest way to turn one message into podcasts, Reels, emails, posts, and live videos How to create marketing that attracts clients—even when you're short on time Today's Class Assignment Plan your next week of marketing by answering these four questions: What is your one lesson? What is your one story? What conversation will you start? What invitation or next step will you share? When you stop guessing what to post and start following a simple system, marketing becomes easier—and consistency becomes possible. If you're enjoying Summer Business School, be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss the next class. Tomorrow: Learn how to put everything together with your First $1,000 Action Plan as we wrap up the Quick Cash Blueprint.

Had an AHA or Insight? Share it:Why That Number Isn't What You Should Be Asking?What does the market bear? What does your competition charge? What do you think you can get away with? These are the three questions most founders ask when they set a price, and Ed Lee has spent the last decade watching them lead people straight into underpricing themselves.Ed is the author of The Last Mile of Trust and has worked with over two thousand companies on how they price what they sell. For years he watched founders carry the same insecurity into every pricing conversation, shrinking the number the moment a client hesitated. Then he started to see that insecurity eroding the very thing that made his clients worth paying for.In this conversation, Ed makes the case that what someone pays is directly tied to what they believe they are getting, not to what the comps say. A consultant pricing at $3,000 because that is what the market shows, while delivering $50,000 worth of transformation, does not read as a deal. It reads as a mismatch, and mismatches make buyers walk away, not the quoted price. Ed shares how to find the right number for your business. It's not the number he says, it's how much they trust you.Ed and I have worked together for the last year, and what stands out about him is that he is unapologetic about needing time with his family. His business supports his life, not the other way around, and I watched him live with that friction and resolve it one step at a time. The friction he feels when charging what he is worth is the same friction he faces every time he puts his family first. It's an investment for him. If you are tempted to price something by asking what everyone else charges instead of what you are worth, this episode is worth a listen. You will walk away with a way to find your number, and proof that facing friction instead of running from it is what makes the number hold.Chapters:00:00 Cold open — Pricing builds trust, not just numbers.00:46 Intro — Beate welcomes Edward Lee, author of The Last Mile of Trust.03:32 The friction myth — How “frictionless” can erode your secret sauce.04:52 Price as identity — Your number signals value, impact, and trust.08:39 Adobe case — Subscriptions, AI add‑ons, and when features backfire.12:40 Pricing as a filter — Qualify ideal customers; repel discount‑seekers.14:41 Values and balance — Family, presence, and the workout analogy.23:33 Evolving the offer — How Ed reshaped Hello Advisor's pricing and model.27:14 Book + key takeaway — Where to get it, toolkit bonus, and why price is the last mile of trust.About  Ed Lee Ed Lee is the founder and CEO of HelloAdvisr, a pricing strategy consultancy, and the author of The Last Mile of Trust. He has advised more than 100 high-growth companies on pricing and monetization, with a combined valuation exceeding $1.4 billion. He teaches at UCLA, serves as expert-in-residence at Oxford University's Saïd Business School, and hosts the Margin for Error podcast.Connect with Ed LeeWebsite | LinkedIn | X | Instagram |Instagram _____________________We appreciate you, thank you for listening. Let us know in the comments what resonated in this episode, we want to hear from you. Leave a comment, like, share with one person who needs to hear the message our guest shared. Take our QUIZ and find out what your talent is worth in this market:  What's Your Talent Worth (http://WhatsYourTalentWorth.com)Follow us on Instagram:Check us out on Tik Tok: Work With Us

Think you need thousands of followers before you can get your first client? Think again. In Day 12 of Summer Business School, I'm sharing one of the biggest mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs to make: clients don't come from going viral—they come from building trust and having conversations. In this episode, you'll learn The Visibility Triangle, the simple framework that has helped me grow Classy Career Girl from one blog post and one client into a business that's served thousands of women around the world. You'll discover: Why you don't need more followers to get clients The three places your first clients actually come from How to use your existing network without feeling awkward Why consistent content builds trust long before someone buys How conversations turn into paying clients The difference between spending money on ads and investing your time in relationship-building A simple daily visibility habit that can grow your business If you've been waiting until your audience is "big enough" to start making money, this episode will help you stop waiting and start connecting with the people who already need what you have to offer. Today's Assignment: Draw The Visibility Triangle™ in your notebook and identify: Five people you can reconnect with this week One piece of content you can publish One meaningful conversation you can start today Small, consistent actions create momentum—and momentum builds businesses.

How to Sell Without Feeling Salesy: Day 11 | Summer Business School Do you ever hesitate to talk about your business because you don't want to sound pushy or "too salesy"? In Day 11 of Summer Business School, Anna Runyan shares The Serve, Don't Sell Framework, a simple mindset shift that will completely change the way you think about selling. You'll learn why selling isn't about convincing people to buy. It's about listening, serving, and confidently offering a solution to someone who is already looking for help. In this episode, you'll discover: Why selling feels uncomfortable (and how to change it) The Serve, Don't Sell Framework How to have sales conversations that feel natural and authentic Why confidence comes from clarity—not scripts The mindset shift that makes selling feel like serving Today's Class Assignment: Write down your three biggest fears about selling. Then replace each fear with a new empowering belief. Finally, practice saying your offer out loud three times to build confidence. If you've been following along with Summer Business School, you're building the foundation for a business that creates consistent, flexible income—and we're just getting started.

Why isn't anyone buying your offer? It might not be your pricing. It might not be your experience. It might not even be your offer. More often than not, it's your messaging. In Day 10 of Summer Business School, Anna Runyan shares The Irresistible Offer Formula, a simple framework for creating offers that are clear, compelling, and easy for people to say "yes" to. Because people don't buy coaching. They don't buy courses. They buy transformation. In this episode, you'll learn: Why features don't sell (but transformation does) The four questions every irresistible offer must answer How to eliminate confusion that keeps people from buying Why clarity builds trust and confidence How to rewrite your offer so your ideal customer instantly understands its value If you've ever wondered why people seem interested but never take the next step, this class will help you communicate your offer with confidence and simplicity. Ready to go deeper? Join Summer Business School inside the Corporate Rescue Plan for just $1 and receive: The complete 31-day Summer Business School series The Business Builder Workbook Weekly coaching with Anna A supportive community of women building profitable businesses Get started today at http://www.ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge Class is in session. 

Melissa Mash built Dagne Dover from a business school focus group and $40,000 in pre-sales into a brand now carried in more than 250 retail locations—without ever taking venture capital. By ditching Meta and Google in favor of events, sponsorships, and high-touch retail relationships, nearly half the brand's growth now comes from word of mouth alone. For more on Dagne Dover and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

What if the biggest reason people aren't buying your offer... is because they don't actually understand what you're selling? In Day 9 of Summer Business School, you'll learn one of the most important lessons in building a profitable business: people don't buy coaching—they buy transformation. If you've ever struggled to explain what you do, attract the right clients, or confidently package your expertise into an offer, today's lesson will help you simplify your message and create something people actually want to buy. In this episode, you'll learn: Why people buy outcomes—not coaching, consulting, or services The Simple Offer Framework™ for creating an offer that sells How to identify exactly who you help and the problem you solve Why focusing on one clear transformation leads to more sales The messaging mistake that keeps many entrepreneurs stuck You'll also hear how Anna's very first program, Get Your Career Unstuck Bootcamp, succeeded because it sold a transformation—not just information—and how you can apply the same principle to your own business.   This is Day 9 of the 31-Day Summer Business School series, where we're building The 3 Magic Income Streams Framework™ together—one lesson at a time. Subscribe so you don't miss Day 10, where you'll learn how to make your offer irresistible by communicating its value in a way that makes people excited to buy. Get the homework guide for all 31 days here: www.classycareergirl.com/challenge

Are you spending months building a course, website, or digital product without making any money? You're not alone—but there's a faster way. In Day 8 of Summer Business School, we're kicking off Week Two by focusing on the first of the Three Magic Income Streams™: Quick Cash. If I were starting my business from scratch today, I wouldn't begin with passive income. I'd begin by helping real people solve real problems. In today's episode, you'll learn why coaching, consulting, freelancing, and service-based offers are often the fastest path to your first $1,000—and how those first clients become the foundation for every course, membership, certification, or digital product you create in the future. In today's class you'll learn: ✨ Why passive income shouldn't be your first business goal ✨ The Quick Cash Blueprint™ ✨ Why helping people one-on-one builds confidence, clarity, and income ✨ Simple examples of Quick Cash offers you can launch this week ✨ How your first clients become your best market research ✨ Why solving one problem for one person is the fastest way to grow Today's Assignment Grab your notebook and write down three ways you could help someone this month. Then finish this sentence: "This week I'm offering __________ to help someone achieve __________." Remember: One person. One problem. One solution. That's how successful businesses begin. Tomorrow, we'll answer another question that confuses so many entrepreneurs: Should you coach, consult, freelance, or provide a service? We'll break down the differences so you can choose the business model that's the best fit for you. Thanks for joining me for Day 8 of Summer Business School. Class dismissed!

Text a question to Victoria!What if the biggest breakthroughs in your business aren't found in the milestone moments but in everything that happens in-between?This episode originally aired on The In-Between Podcast With Kassidy Lynne Social, where Victoria joined host, Kassidy Lynne, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, branding, and the difference between being liked and being chosen. Together, they explore the surprising parallels between training for a HYROX competition and building a sustainable business, reminding us that the consistency, resilience, and character developed in the "in-between" are what prepare us for the moments we've been working toward all along.Victoria shares the story behind building BrandWell from a side hustle into a thriving all-female branding agency while raising her three daughters, along with practical insights on brand positioning, creating a website that actually converts, leveraging social media to build trust, and why clarity is what truly sets businesses apart. Whether you're in a season of growth, feeling stuck between milestones, or simply needing a reminder that your daily work matters, this conversation will leave you encouraged to embrace the process instead of rushing toward the finish line.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Watch The Video on YouTubeListen to The In-Between Podcast With Kassidy Lynne SocialWork WIth KassidyFollow Kassidy on InstagramWork With BrandWell DesignsFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram.Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link!Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!

After building a career in enterprise risk management and rising to senior leadership in banking, Kenzel Fallen '12 and her husband Tio turned a shared passion for specialty coffee into Three Keys Coffee — a roastery and cafe focused on sustainability, creativity and music. What started as a side project during COVID has since landed on the shelves of Trader Joe's and been named Food & Wine's “Best Coffee Roaster in Texas.”As CEO of Three Keys Coffee, Kenzel is combining her Rice MBA training with her risk management mindset to navigate the daily challenges of owning a rapidly growing business. On this episode, she joins co-host Brian Jackson '21 to chat about the inception of Three Keys Coffee, why entrepreneurship was a surprising path for her, and how Rice Business provided the right launchpad.Episode Guide:00:00 Meet Kenzel Fallen01:02 How Love Brought Her to Rice Business05:27 From Risk to Coffee Entrepreneurship09:13 Shopping Your Values12:00 Working as a Couple14:59 COVID Launch and Growth18:08 Sourcing and Supply Chain21:35 Jazz Brand Inspiration25:03 Awards and Recognition30:41 Coffee Impact and Purpose35:04 What's Next for Three Keys37:31 Distinguished Alumni Honor39:10 Advice for Aspiring FoundersThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:Your network is your education04:36: Sometimes when people hear that, you know, your network is your net worth, it's almost more of a sense of, someone can just get you an introduction, or they can get you in a room. And it's not so much about having adjacency to people. I think that's more, that's like social climbing, right? But when you network, I see that as sharing. I see that as exchanging information and insights. And so, for me, when I think of that phrase, like "network is your net worth," I look at that as enhancing your education, enhancing your perspective, enhancing how deeply you understand the world and society that we live and work in. And sometimes you do have to rely on a lot of different experiences and perspectives. And for me, that's how that network expands.Bringing the cafe experience at home22:50: Jazz was actually one of the genres that helped with the advent of, you know, vinyl albums. You know, people wanted to be able to take that live music experience but be able to enjoy it and celebrate it at home. Prior to some of the early jazz recordings, there really was just, like, classical music that had actually been put on vinyl. And so jazz allowed people to bring home that concert and that live band experience, and that's the same thing that we kind of wanted to do with coffee. It's like, "Hey, you don't have to go to a shop. You get the right beans. You understand how to make them. You can have that cafe experience at home." And so kind of drawing that parallel as well in the way that we wanted to create coffee and share coffee with people.The email that changed everything25:25: I remember getting an email that was like, "Hey, we're thinking about doing, you know, highlighting different coffee shops. Can you send us some pictures of your shop?" And it was from Food & Wine, but I'm just thinking, "Oh, they're just going to highlight a bunch of folks." I had no clue. I truly had no clue until the announcement was made that we were named. They had us on the list as the best in Texas. We were just, I mean, mind-blown.Show Links: Three Keys CoffeeTranscriptGuest Profile:Kenzel Fallen | Rice BusinessKenzel Fallen | LinkedIn

Your first paying client probably isn't going to come from Instagram. Or your website. Or your logo. It's going to come from a conversation. In Day 7 of Summer Business School, you'll learn why so many entrepreneurs wait far too long to start selling—and the simple action plan that helps you land your very first paying client without a big audience. Instead of chasing more followers, you'll discover how to leverage the relationships you already have, start genuine conversations, and build momentum one client at a time. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your first client usually comes through your existing network The First Client Action Plan™ How to map your network using the Three Circle Method Why conversations are more powerful than content in the beginning The simple message you can send today to start helping someone How referrals can become your greatest marketing strategy Why action creates confidence—not the other way around Homework Take out your notebook and: • Write down 20 people who already know you. • Circle the five who could benefit from your offer. • Send one message today. One conversation could become your very first paying client. This episode also celebrates the completion of Week One of Summer Business School! In just seven lessons you've built the foundation of your business by choosing your income stream, clarifying your offer, validating your idea, pricing it with confidence, and creating a plan to find your first client. Next week we'll begin building your Quick Cash Income Stream so you can start generating consistent revenue while laying the foundation for a sustainable business.

We take a look at Stanford's new MBA application tool and the reasons why candidates overthink certain essay questions.  

How much should you charge for your first offer? It's one of the biggest questions every entrepreneur asks—and one of the biggest reasons so many people stay stuck. In Day 6 of Summer Business School, you'll learn why pricing has very little to do with hours worked and everything to do with the transformation you help create. If you've ever worried about charging too much, underpriced yourself, or wondered what your offer is actually worth, this lesson will help you price with greater confidence. In today's class you'll learn: ✨ The biggest pricing mistake new entrepreneurs make ✨ Why charging by the hour limits your business growth ✨ The Value Formula™ for pricing your offer with confidence ✨ How to shift from selling your time to selling transformation ✨ Typical starting prices for coaching, group programs, memberships, and digital products ✨ Why your pricing should grow as your confidence and experience grow Today's Homework Open your notebook and answer these questions: • What transformation does your offer create? • How much time could it save someone? • What confidence, support, or accountability are you providing? • Choose a starting price for your offer—and remember, you can always adjust as you grow. Tomorrow, we'll cover one of the most exciting milestones in business: how to get your first paying client.

Have you ever spent weeks—or even months—creating an offer, course, or business idea, only to launch it and hear… crickets? In Day 5 of Summer Business School, we're talking about one of the most important skills every entrepreneur needs: validation. Before you build the website, record the course, or create the perfect offer, you need to know one thing... Will people actually buy it? In today's class, you'll learn my Validate Before You Create Framework™ and discover how to stop guessing and start building a business around what people actually need. In today's episode, you'll learn: ✨ Why most entrepreneurs waste months creating offers no one asked for ✨ The power of having just five customer conversations ✨ Three simple questions that reveal what your audience truly wants ✨ How to identify patterns that become powerful marketing messages ✨ Why coaching, beta offers, and small tests are the fastest path to a successful business Today's Homework: Write down five people you could talk to this week. Ask them: What's your biggest challenge when it comes to __________? What have you already tried? If you could wave a magic wand, what would success look like? Then schedule the conversations. Those five conversations will teach you more than fifty hours spent building in isolation. Tomorrow, we'll tackle one of the biggest questions every entrepreneur asks: How much should you charge?

Have you ever thought... "I'm not qualified enough." "I need another certification." "Who am I to teach this?" If so, you're not alone. One of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship is that you need more credentials before you can start a business. The truth? Your greatest business asset isn't another certification—it's your experience. In Day 4 of Summer Business School, you'll discover how to turn your own story into a business idea using my Experience → Expertise → Offer Framework™. In today's episode, you'll learn: ✨ Why your experience is more valuable than you think ✨ How to uncover what people already ask you for help with ✨ The Experience → Expertise → Offer Framework™ ✨ How to turn your knowledge into your first offer ✨ Why you don't have to be an expert—you just need to be a few steps ahead Today's Homework: Grab a notebook and answer these four questions: • What challenge have I overcome? • What do people already ask me for help with? • What could I teach someone in one hour? • If I could help one person solve one problem this month, what would it be? Then finish this sentence: My first offer helps __________ achieve __________. Tomorrow, we'll make sure you're creating something people actually want to buy by learning how to validate your business idea before you spend time building it. If you're enjoying Summer Business School, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next lesson!

Everyone online seems to be telling you to create a course, launch a membership, or build passive income. But what if that's actually the wrong place to start? In Day 2 of Summer Business School, we're answering one of the most important questions every entrepreneur faces: Which income stream should you build first? After spending weeks creating a course that nobody bought, I learned a lesson that completely changed how I build businesses—and it's the same framework I've used to create multiple income streams over the past 12 years. In today's class, I'm sharing The Income Stream Ladder™, a simple framework that helps you build your business in the right order so you can make money faster, learn from real clients, and create offers people actually want. In this episode, you'll learn: ✨ Why most entrepreneurs build the wrong income stream first ✨ Why coaching or services should usually come before courses ✨ The three stages of the Income Stream Ladder™ Quick Cash Scalable Income Leverage Income ✨ How your first clients become your best market research ✨ Three questions to help you decide which income stream is right for you By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly where you should focus first—and why building a strong foundation makes every future income stream easier to create. Today's Homework Grab a notebook and draw three boxes: • Quick Cash • Scalable Income • Leverage Income Then ask yourself: Which income stream am I building today? Which one should I actually be building? What's one action I can take this week? Tomorrow's class is one of my favorites because we're answering the next big question: What should you actually sell? Your next offer may already be hiding inside your story, your experience, and the problems you've already solved. Ready to build your business with me? If you're enjoying Summer Business School and you're ready to stop wondering if your business idea will work and actually start building it, join my FREE 4-Day Business Builder Challenge. Inside, you'll receive: The Business Builder Workbook My step-by-step Business Builder Guide Live coaching with me A supportive community of women building businesses together Join us free at ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge

The tenth season of the Eccles Business Buzz podcast continues with a conversation between host Frances Johnson and Becky Kearns, Director of Community and Business Development at Zions Bank.Becky and Frances talk about mentoring as a way to share knowledge, help students find direction and passion, and expand access to professional networks. Becky highlights student adaptability but notes they often need guidance in clarifying career paths. She also describes why corporate partnerships with higher education and community involvement matter, including employee engagement and “goodwill,” and how banks can design programs to meet unmet community needs. Becky explains the economic and cultural impact of sports events in Utah and discusses the future challenges of sustainability, water, and housing, urging collaboration and responsible growth. Eccles Business Buzz is a production of the David Eccles School of Business and is produced by University.fm.Eccles Business Buzz is proud to be selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 70 Business School podcasts on the web. Learn more at https://podcast.feedspot.com/us_business_school_podcasts. Episode Quotes:The influence behind Becky's commitment to give back[06:22] Frances Johnson: Why was it important to you to be a mentor, to give back in that way?[06:39] Becky Kearns: Well, I think my parents both were two individuals who taught the four of us to always leave a community better than you found it. Now, how we define community is up to us. But that could be being very involved in the, you know, not-for-profit world and helping with boards, et cetera. But my parents were very clear that share the knowledge that you have with those that need it. And so that's why it was important to me because I also am not quite sure where I would have gone without the direction I had from both my father and the dean of the College of Business because I was going off in a total different direction than where they were. And they saw my strengths there, but they also saw the big pitfalls that came with that. So I think having the comfort... And sometimes it isn't always what you want to hear. In my case, it wasn't always what I wanted to hear. However, you know, it's just information that someone can use to help guide them along the way.The key skill for success in financial services today[09:38] Frances Johnson: What are some skills that students need to succeed today in the financial services industry, but also more generally, and how have those maybe changed or evolved over time from when you started your career?[09:52] Becky Kearns: I think being adaptable. The students today need to be adaptable with all the information that's coming at them from different directions, you know, where do they want to go? But being able to see there might be different avenues for them to pursue, whether today or throughout their career. Because when I started, especially in financial services, people would pick a specific genre that might be retail banking, commercial banking, investments, and they stayed plugged in, so to speak, to that specific area. In my case, I had the opportunity, and mainly through my husband's transfers across the country, I was pulled out of everything that was familiar to me and being plugged back into something I didn't know. In most cases, I was moving to cities I didn't know anyone. And so being adaptable to those changes and being able to find what would fit best for me really opened up a wealth of opportunity for me.What Becky wishes she had done earlier in her career. [38:18] We had four kids in my family. We were all going to school at the same time. God loves my parents, but they couldn't afford to put us all through. So, you know, we had to help. So I had to have a paycheck. And so, I stayed pretty risk-averse for a while. But when I started to be willing to take risks is when I found my greatest success but most importantly, my greatest joy. If I could give advice to myself and to others, be flexible, be adaptable. You know, be willing to bank on yourself, so to speak, that some of the skills I didn't think I had, I very much had. It just took me a long time to find them. And so, believe in yourself and believe in  what you can provide. And I wish I had done that a little earlier.Show Links:Becky Kearns | LinkedInLiveLikeSam | Advisory Board ProfileDavid Eccles School of Business (@ubusiness) | InstagramUndergraduate Scholars ProgramsRising Business LeadersEccles Alumni Network (@ecclesalumni) | Instagram Eccles Experience Magazine

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Text a question to Victoria!Have you ever felt like you need to live in a big, thriving city to build a premium brand? Do you struggle with wanting to discount your services every time your business hits a slow season? Emily Bartel is the founder of West Medical Aesthetics, located in Oklahoma City, and a Sciton Luminary. She has over 13 years of experience in the aesthetics industry and has worked in several of Oklahoma City's leading medical aesthetic practices, specializing in laser treatments, injectables, and medical-grade skincare.In this episode, Victoria and Emily sit down at the mic to discuss what it actually takes to build a premium aesthetics brand, no matter where you're located. They talk about how Emily built her business strategically, so that she was positioned as a luxury brand from the start.  If you'd love to build a more premium reputation for your business but don't know how to get there, this episode will give you practical steps on how to move forward more intentionally. You'll walk away with the foundations you need to build a premium brand with a strong reputation, regardless of where you're located. Whether you're in the carpool pickup line or running off to your next meeting, you don't want to miss this honest and actionable conversation.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Watch The Episode on YouTubeVisit & Book at West Medical AestheticsConnect With Emily on InstagramLearn More About Sciton Work With BrandWellFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram.Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link!Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!

The world feels increasingly uncertain, yet much of the leadership advice we hear remains idealistic and incomplete. In this 97% Effective Essentials episode, I share three uncomfortable truths that separate effective leaders from well-intentioned ones.Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Hard truth #1: It's not all about collaboration (lessons from Tenille Cromwell, Chief Pilot & former Navy Mission Commander)Descending into Bozeman when you can't see the runway: “It's not all ‘kumbaya': There's a time and place for absolute decision making”The #1 mistake is not leaders abusing power, but their failure to use it.Ask yourself: How might I be avoiding making hard decisions?Hard truth #2: Think beyond hearts and minds (insight from Professor Don Moore, Haas School of Business School, and author of Decision Leadership)Thinking beyond inspirational speechesLeadership is about influencing the behavior of others toward a desired outcomeAsk yourself: How might I build systems to make it easy for people to choose wisely?Hard truth #3: “Keep your damn job” (Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer at Stanford, and author of 7 Rules of Power, on a leader's first responsibility)If you lose your position or job, your ability to get stuff done will go way downAsk yourself: Am I paying sufficient attention to who and what keeps in my role?Summary and final thoughts BIO AND LINKS:Michael Wenderoth is an Executive Coach that helps executives re-examine their assumptions about power, politics, and authenticity to get promoted, become more effective at work, and break glass ceilings holding them back. Having served 20 years in senior roles with companies across the globe, and then 7 years as a professional coach, he has helped accelerated the careers of clients from diverse industries, backgrounds, and levels of seniority, helping them get ahead – without having to sell their souls in the process. Michael is the award-winning author of Get Promoted, host of the 97% Effective career acceleration podcast, and a frequent speaker and media contributor on career advancement, leadership and navigating power and politics. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Stanford Business School Executive Education and IE Business School, where he collaborates with renowned professors, coaches, executives and experts. Michael holds an MBA from Stanford and trained as an executive coach at Columbia University (3CP). Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comMichael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchangwenderoth/Episode #42 - Tenille Cromwell, Chief Pilot and Former US Navy Mission Commander: A Chief Pilot's Insight: 4 Leadership Lessons To Help Your Career Take Off https://redcircle.com/shows/86fcd90d-083e-4af2-9bc8-6d52fb981ae1/ep/9462d482-32c2-43ac-8409-1dceffd5e645Episode #56 - Don Moore, Professor at the Haas School of Business: Expand your influence through “Decision Leadership” https://redcircle.com/shows/97-effective/ep/44d05e21-c339-4007-b823-d2b2f11f2f42Episode #65 – Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor at Stanford: What Leaders Should Care About Most https://redcircle.com/shows/86fcd90d-083e-4af2-9bc8-6d52fb981ae1/ep/42e4bfe8-9ef5-4d26-bb21-4011cdb02450Michael's book, Get Promoted: What You're Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back: https://a.co/d/8s0pFVj97% Effective, on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/bdz53mc5Get Promoted, on Audiobook: https://tinyurl.com/mwf2s28yAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this reflective solo episode of Small Business School, host Staci Millard shares a major milestone, episode 399, and announces a thoughtful pause and evolution for the podcast.As she steps into building new software alongside her accounting firm, Staci opens up about the importance of reinvention, intentionality, and allowing space for growth. She also shares what listeners can expect moving forward, including a shift in publishing cadence, more intentional guest curation, and a renewed focus on high-impact, strategic content.Key topics covered:Reaching 399 episodes of Small Business SchoolThe evolution of entrepreneurship over time and “delusional optimism” when starting something newStaci's new venture: building software alongside her accounting firmLessons from building multiple businesses from scratchThe importance of evolving business models as you growWhy intentionality matters more as your workload and impact increaseThe decision to pause new podcast episodes for the summerUsing the summer to focus on software development and long-term business strategyReviewing and refining what's worked (and what hasn't) in podcast formatsStaci is looking forward to celebrating episode 400 and beyond as a major milestone and turning point this Fall!Staci's Links:Instagram. Website.

Is the global space industry paving the way toward a multi-trillion dollar commercial empire, or are we drastically underestimating the economic ripples it creates right here on Earth? In this episode of Manufacturing Talk Radio, host Lew Weiss and co-host Cliff Waldman sit down with Oğuz Karasu, a prominent postdoctoral research fellow at the Saïd Business School and founder of the Space and Economy Alliance. As a specialized teaching fellow in space finance and sustainability, Oğuz provides a rigorous, data-driven framework to examine how the post-Artemis II era is fundamentally shifting the global macroeconomic landscape. Together, the hosts and their guest explore the hidden complexities of measuring direct and indirect industrial outputs, tracing the financial divide between heavy upstream launch mechanics and expansive downstream data distribution networks. From the impending realization of direct device-to-satellite cellular communication to the engineering barriers of mitigating sharp lunar regolith dust for off-world infrastructure, Oğuz separates reality from speculation. Tune in to discover how cutting-edge research in space-based solar power depends directly on the launch scalability of platforms like Starship, the strategic balance between public government contracts and innovative private entrepreneurship, and how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and orbital data centers are co-evolving to redefine the limits of human industry. Timestamps to Watch: 00:00 – Welcome to the Space Economy: Introducing Scholar Oğuz Karasu 03:41 – Upstream vs. Downstream: Unveiling the Real Size of the Space Markets 04:47 – Microgravity Manufacturing: Pharmaceuticals, Crystals, and Biotech 06:29 – Direct Device-to-Satellite Comm: Connecting the Next 30% of Humanity 07:44 – The $1 Million Spillover Metric: Tracking Over 2,000 NASA Spinoffs 10:00 – Space-Based Solar Power: Wireless Beaming and the Starship Multiplier 11:39 – Lunar Infrastructure Realities: Scalability Obstacles and the Threat of Moon Dust 13:17 – Market Structure Balance: Public Oligopolies vs. Disruptive Private Tech 16:00 – Geopolitics vs. Open Markets: The Hard Trade-Off in Global Space Finance 18:37 – Rising Superpowers: Why China and Regional Blocs are Shifting the Landscape 26:00 – Cost vs. Returns: Quantifying the Long-Term ROI of Manned Space Flight 32:42 – AI and Quantum Interconnection: Modeling the Next 50 Years of Orbital Assets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does GMAT's new ‘Superscore' change things for b-school applicants? 

About the Episode:In this episode of Inspired Changemakers, Julia Healey sits down with Tina Johnson for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, community, and empowering women in business.Tina has been an entrepreneur for over 35 years, launching numerous successful businesses, including her event management company, JP Events & Consulting. In 2020, driven by a passion for helping mission-driven women entrepreneurs achieve independent business success, she launched the CEO Consulting Group and the Women's CEO Business School. Built on a philanthropic mission, the programs focus on teaching women business owners the “how to” of building sustainable businesses through proven foundational frameworks. Tina also serves on several nonprofit boards and is currently President of the Loudoun First Responders Foundation.Julia and Tina discuss the realities of entrepreneurship, balancing motherhood and business ownership, imposter syndrome, financial empowerment for women, and the importance of creating authentic communities where women can support one another personally and professionally. The episode also explores Tina's passion for philanthropy and how she is building spaces that help women thrive both in business and in life.Connect with Tina:Instagram: @ceoconsultinggroupllcWebsites:The CEO Woman: https://www.theceowoman.com CEO Sisterhood: https://www.ceosisterhood.com Women's CEO Summit: https://www.womensceosummit.comJoin our community of Inspired Changemakers!The Inspired Changemakers Podcast spotlights people turning purpose into action. Each episode features a new guest sharing their journey, insights, and projects making a difference in their communities and beyond. Listen in, learn, and get inspired to take your next step!Support the show

Today's business schools were designed for a world that no longer exists. Capitalism raised the standard of living for billions of people over the past 150 years, but is now causing systemic challenges it is unable to address. Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market: Correcting the Systemic Failures of Shareholder Capitalism (Stanford Business Books, 2025) explains the intellectual foundation MBA students, faculty, and administrators need to reform, how to restore capitalism to its noble purpose. It provides a practical program for amending curriculum and pedagogy, changing student and faculty rewards, and bringing a new spirit and sensibility to the business school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today's business schools were designed for a world that no longer exists. Capitalism raised the standard of living for billions of people over the past 150 years, but is now causing systemic challenges it is unable to address. Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market: Correcting the Systemic Failures of Shareholder Capitalism (Stanford Business Books, 2025) explains the intellectual foundation MBA students, faculty, and administrators need to reform, how to restore capitalism to its noble purpose. It provides a practical program for amending curriculum and pedagogy, changing student and faculty rewards, and bringing a new spirit and sensibility to the business school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's business schools were designed for a world that no longer exists. Capitalism raised the standard of living for billions of people over the past 150 years, but is now causing systemic challenges it is unable to address. Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market: Correcting the Systemic Failures of Shareholder Capitalism (Stanford Business Books, 2025) explains the intellectual foundation MBA students, faculty, and administrators need to reform, how to restore capitalism to its noble purpose. It provides a practical program for amending curriculum and pedagogy, changing student and faculty rewards, and bringing a new spirit and sensibility to the business school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Text a question to Victoria!Have you ever felt like your entire business lives in your head? Do you know you need to start outsourcing, but worry about being the bottleneck? Jessica Frigon is a Fractional COO and Strategic Operations Architect. She's the founder of HavenOaks, a full-service operational partnership for creative women who are ready for their business to match the standard of the work they deliver. In this episode, Victoria and Jessica have a conversation about what it looks like to get operational support in your business, and why it's so important as you grow. They cover signs your business could be founder-dependent and step-by-step how to build a strong business architecture.If you don't know where to start when it comes to streamlining your business operations, this episode is for you. After listening, you'll be able to identify which systems your business is missing in order to scale—without being the bottleneck. Put your feet up, pour yourself a hot cup of coffee or tea, and get out your notepad for this one, because Jessica is bringing you a crash course on business operations.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Watch The Video on YouTubeListen to Victoria's episode on the At Home With Founders PodcastConnect with Jessica on InstagramWork With HavenOaksListen to the At Home With Founders PodcastWork With BrandWell DesignsFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram.Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link!Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!

Two Rice alums are shaking up the renewable energy world with Tierra Climate, an AI-powered energy storage platform that's quietly reshaping how the power grid works.Co-founded by Jacob Mansfield (BA '16) and Emma Konet (PMBA '24), Tierra Climate is driven by a shared belief that the transition to clean power needs to happen faster. Both have been passionate about the energy space since early in their careers, and when they saw an opportunity to use AI and software to accelerate the deployment of storage on the grid, they committed fully, leaving stable careers behind to build something that could make a real impact on climate change.They join host Brian Jackson '21 to trace their unlikely path from Citibank trading desks to startup life. They open up about the underlying anxiety of early-stage founding but why entrepreneurship is still worth it, how large-scale batteries are being underutilized on the grid, and the ways the Rice network keeps showing up.Episode Guide:00:00 Introductions & Origin Stories06:29 Founding Tierra Climate11:39 Customers & the Energy Storage Market16:36 The Startup Journey23:11 Taking the Leap & Building with AI29:29 The Rice Network & Industry Trends35:33  What's Next & the Texas PilotThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:Magic happens when you commit20:13: [Jacob Mansfield] I had a professor in business school that said that magic happens when you commit. There's some sort of like lucky space of serendipity that you invite, and you talk to people, and you clearly come from the space and you understand their pain points, and yet you've kind of left all of that world to try to solve the problem. I think that's pretty compelling for folks. I think it's committing at inception, but it's like a continual process of commitment throughout the entire journey.On finding the courage to go all in18:48: [Emma Konet] I think going into that program, I'm not sure I ever would've quit my job and foregone health insurance and taken the big risk, because I was scared. I mean, I was genuinely like, "Oh, like, that feels really risky. I'm not sure my risk tolerance is there." But through the process of my MBA, I think because Rice is so focused on entrepreneurship, that's kind of in the veins of the MBA program throughout. I basically got convinced that it wasn't as big of a risk as I thought, and I think throughout that program, it just made me realize, you know what? Just do it. Like, it was kind of the "just do it, just take the leap" mentality that pushed me over the edge, and I'm very glad that I went full-time on this. On building something that matters16:11: [Jacob Mansfield] Emma and I used to joke early on this concept of existential dread, which I'm sure founders can relate to. You know, when you work in a big organization, it may get some little nervousness around, like bonus day or when you hear, there's going to be some reorg. But generally speaking, I wasn't concerned, going in day in and day out, that Citibank would be in existence. It was one of the largest companies in the world. And so I think the difference is when you start a company, you do have, like, those butterflies in your stomach or that kind of like, okay, like, I want to make sure that what I'm building is going to amount to something and be meaningful.Show Links: Tierra Climate“Clean Energy's Missing Link” | Rice MagazineTranscriptGuest Profile:Jacob Mansfield | LinkedInEmma Konet | LinkedIn

We dig into misconceptions and truths about the true cost of an MBA abroad.

The tenth season of the Eccles Business Buzz podcast continues as host Frances Johnson sits with Ginger Avitt, a VP Regional Coaching Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She also earned her MBA from the David Eccles School of Business in 2020.Ginger and Frances talk about the framing of what makes for fortunate or unfortunate circumstances, and how to go about overcoming challenges and not succumbing to them under the pressure. Ginger shares her own personal journey that included struggles and hardships, and how she achieved her goals despite the obstacles.In a chance encounter Ginger came across the David Eccles School's In a Pinch Basic Needs Initative, and really understands a lot of the misconceptions that those struggling with basic needs are up against. Through her conversation here and her work with the initiative Ginger works to reverse that narrative. Stressing empathy and understanding, as well as empowering those in tough situations, this is a great conversation to lift and energize the spirit. Eccles Business Buzz is a production of the David Eccles School of Business and is produced by University.fm.Eccles Business Buzz is proud to be selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 70 Business School podcasts on the web. Learn more at https://podcast.feedspot.com/us_business_school_podcasts. Eccles Business Buzz is a production of the David Eccles School of Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:How Ginger's life experiences shaped her people-first leadership [28:31] You never truly know what someone else is carrying outside of work, just like what they're carrying outside of school, what they're carrying outside of work. And so I lean into being people-first, like each with their own challenges, their stories, backgrounds, that awareness guides my approach to coaching and leading. So I focus on connecting to that human to human before anything else. I lead with empathy and listen without assumptions. I meet people where they're at, and that perspective has become one of my greatest strengths in my work if I reflect on my own, the way I show up. So it's what I try to truly bring to work every day.The misconception about struggling students and the reality they face [24:25] Frances Johnson: What do you think are some misconceptions that people might carry about students who rely on things like In A Pinch, students who are facing some of the difficulties that you faced? Do you think there's something that people don't understand about that experience that you wish they understood better?[24:47] Ginger Avitt: I don't think it's unique to this conversation, this topic. I do think it's a common misconception for people who are struggling with these basic needs across, like, not just in college, is what I'm trying to say, is that they're lazy or just simply not making the right choices. And I know for a fact that couldn't be further from the truth for most people. You never know what someone else is carrying behind the scenes, and many students are working, often multiple jobs, still barely getting by, trying to keep those heads above water. But even my second round, some are supporting children, some siblings, or even parents, and others are managing really complex circumstances that you just can't see from the outside that would overwhelm even most of us.[25:36] Frances Johnson: Yeah, anyone.[25:37] Ginger Avitt: And a prepared adult, right?[25:39] Frances Johnson: Absolutely. Yeah. [25:40] Ginger Avitt: And you touched on some of that in the beginning, and many just don't know what resources exist as well, let alone feel comfortable seeking help, because that pride, you know, that dang pride gets in the way.From getting by to creating options, why Ginger wanted to earn her college degree [15:21] Returning to school became essential when I realized I was now the primary provider. I wasn't going to be that teacher, that was the second extra money, you know, something for spending my time that I could find some fulfillment in. I, myself, and my two little boys depended upon where I went next. And I wanted more than just a way to get by. I wanted options. I wanted that ability to shape our future instead of being just limited by circumstances. And so, earning that college degree really represented that possibility for me. So, it was the key to unlocking opportunities that I wouldn't have had otherwise.Show Links:Ginger Avitt | LinkedInIn A Pinch | Eccles Basic Needs InitiativeDavid Eccles School of Business (@ubusiness) | InstagramUndergraduate Scholars ProgramsRising Business LeadersEccles Alumni Network (@ecclesalumni) | Instagram Eccles Experience Magazine

Text a question to Victoria!Do you dread looking at your financial statements? This conversation with Danielle Hayden might be the bit of encouragement you need to change your perspective. Danielle is the founder of Kickstart Accounting Inc. and brings 15+ years of finance experience to help six and seven-figure founders understand their numbers, feel confident making financial decisions, and build sustainable wealth.In this episode, Victoria and Danielle cover the four money personality types she sees most often in entrepreneurs and how understanding your money mindset can change how you run your business. They dive into the impact childhood experiences have on your present-day view of money, money myths that keep entrepreneurs stuck, and why relying on AI tools for financial planning can be problematic.If you've ever told yourself, “I'm just not good with numbers”, spend from a place of fear or lack, or simply avoid looking at your finances altogether, this conversation will inspire you to approach your numbers with clarity and confidence. Whether you're deep cleaning your house or sipping on a latte from your favorite local coffee shop, you'll leave this episode feeling empowered to know your numbers.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Work With Kickstart AccountingFollow Kickstart on InstagramFollow Danielle on InstagramListen to Business By the Books PodcastFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram.Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link!Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!

Most leaders assume that when employees break rules, punishment is the answer. But according to researcher Michael Gill, associate professor at the University of Oxford Saïd Business School, that mindset overlooks a crucial reality: not all rule breaking is self-serving, and some of it may actually help organizations perform better. He explains his research synthesizing more than 250 studies and details the four main motivations behind why people break rules, why repeated violations may signal deeper organizational problems, and how leaders can distinguish harmful misconduct from employees trying to help customers, colleagues, or the business itself. Learn more in the HBR article How the Best Leaders Respond to Rule Breaking.

This week we talk test waivers, optional essays, and how big-ticket charitable gifts shape scholarship funding.

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with client strategist Amadeus Huff to cover a wide range of topics that wind their way from the nuts and bolts of recruiting and payment models to the rapidly shifting landscape of AI adoption in business. The two dig into how AI tools are reshaping client success roles, the murky territory of recording laws and privacy in a globalized world, the geopolitical implications of oil supply chains, sanctions, and the rise of domestic tech ecosystems in countries like Russia and Argentina, and what all of this means for the future of human connection and the nation-state. Amadeus closes on an optimistic note, arguing that as AI takes over bureaucratic busywork and erodes trust online, people will increasingly hunger for genuine human relationships and third spaces. You can connect with Amadeus Huff on LinkedIn.Timestamps00:00 - Stewart introduces Amadeus Huff, diving into recruiting as building connections between job seekers and employers with minimal variance.05:00 - Amadeus discusses AI adoption pitfalls, comparing aggressive growth strategies to Amazon's early model, questioning whether tools deliver promised results.10:00 - Conversation shifts to AI notetaking versus human perception, exploring probabilistic interpretation differences between humans and machines.15:00 - Recording consent laws debated across states, touching on Waymo surveillance, Uber data collection, and public versus private space definitions.20:00 - Global privacy landscape examined, covering Swiss banking secrecy erosion, ProtonMail's departure, and RISC-V semiconductor development escaping US jurisdiction.25:00 - Sanctions creating domestic innovation ecosystems discussed through Russia's example, paralleling Argentina's emerging commerce evolution.29:00 - Closing reflections on AI replacing bureaucracy while preserving human purpose, optimism about meaningful work and deeper personal connections emerging.Key Insights1. Recruiting is fundamentally about reducing variance between what job seekers want and what employers offer. The most ethical payment models in recruiting are tied to proven success, such as waiting three months to confirm a hire is working out, rather than collecting fees the moment a contract is signed.2. Business thinking has shifted from shareholder value to stakeholder value, meaning companies now consider the wellbeing of employees, families, and communities, not just stock price. This shift is accelerating due to AI overpromising and underdelivering, making value-based measurement more important.3. AI is most useful when it handles administrative tasks that provide no direct value to customers, such as transcribing meetings and populating CRM systems. This frees up workers to focus on meaningful relationship-building and intellectual work rather than bureaucratic busywork.4. There is an important distinction between recorded and unrecorded conversation in professional settings. Building trust through informal off-the-record dialogue before switching on a transcription tool creates clearer boundaries and stronger relationships with clients.5. Sanctions tend to follow a bell curve of effectiveness. Over time they force sanctioned countries to build domestic alternatives, which gain adoption and loyalty, ultimately reducing the influence of the original foreign companies once sanctions lift.6. AI is degrading trust in online information to the point where people will increasingly crave authentic human connection, physical gathering spaces, live experiences, and real relationships rather than algorithmically generated content.7. AI is quietly improving intergenerational relationships by removing codependency. When elderly parents learn to use AI for technical help, their calls to family members shift from problem-solving to genuine connection, which strengthens the relationship.

Text a question to Victoria!Have you felt frustrated and overwhelmed trying to grow your business on social media? Are you fully convinced the algorithm is out to get you? Chelsea Flower is the founder and CEO of Scott Social, a boutique social media marketing agency that helps brands turn their online presence into something strategic and engaging. She's seen firsthand how social media has changed over the years, but it hasn't stopped her from getting huge results for her clients.In this episode, Victoria and Chelsea sit down to discuss what to prioritize on social media in 2026, strategies to grow, the algorithm, AI, and everything in between. They talk about how Instagram specifically has evolved over the years, and what it really takes to grow today.If you've considered throwing in the towel on social media marketing for your business, take a listen to this episode first. This conversation is a breath of fresh air and full of actionable advice you can take and run with today. Whether you're procrastinating filming that reel for your feed or doing a deep clean of your house, this episode will reignite your passion for social media and give you the tools you need to grow in 2026.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Work With Scott SocialFollow Scott Social on InstagramFollow Chelsea on InstagramWatch Chelsea's Interview on YouTubeFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram.Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link!Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!

When Pablo Coello began his medical training, he noticed a persistent gap in healthcare: clinicians and administrators often weren't speaking the same language, and the result was inefficiency that directly affected patient care. That realization ultimately led him to pursue a dual MD/MBA through Baylor College of Medicine and Rice Business.Now an orthopedic surgery resident at UC Health, Pablo brings a dual perspective to medicine — one grounded in clinical practice and another shaped by business training. That combination allows him to think not only about individual patient outcomes, but also about system-wide decisions that affect hospitals and communities.In this episode of Owl Have You Know, hosted by Maya Pomroy '22, Pablo shares why more physicians need business fluency, how teamwork at Rice reshaped the way he practices medicine and what it means to look beyond the exam room to the health of an entire community.Episode Guide:00:00 Meet Pablo Coello01:14 Why Pursue an MBA Alongside an MD03:26 Early Path to Medicine04:13 Harvard Research Summers06:33 OR Inefficiencies Spark Change11:00 Inside the Rice MD MBA13:28 Biggest MBA Takeaways17:01 Advice for Med Students22:16 Defining Success Long Term25:33 Closing ThoughtsThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:Why a hospital is an entity in a community17:51: Medicine is so much more than just what you do in a clinic, in the OR, in the hospital in general. A hospital is an entity in a community. It's not just a place you go. I've noticed this even…especially now that I'm actively practicing and training. There are people that actively need your help. And if you broaden your skills, eventually your level of impact is not just going to be on a patient-to-patient basis. It's on a community as a whole. And that's why I got my MBA, and that's why I would argue as any med student in the Houston area, any med student in general that has access to a business school, especially one as good as Rice, in their backyard or anywhere close, should ideally, if it's financially possible and the timeline works out, get an MBA so that they can have that impact in their community eventually.Medicine is a team sport14:02: Medicine is a team sport. You hear that all the time because we interact with other teams all day, every day. As an orthopedic surgery resident, our field is very specialized. So as a result, we get called by a lot of people, and we have to also call a lot of other people to help us manage things that we simply do not know how to manage. And I think having learned what I learned in the MBA helped a lot in terms of managing a lot of different things at once, different voices, if you will, in the clinical setting, which I did not really expect, to tell you the truth. But it helped because I learned also to not rely on myself as much.On fixing the structures that fail patients08:53: The supportive structures around the OR and other clinical aspects are simply not where they should be; we are failing the patient, and we are doing that over and over and over and over again. And it's affecting the overall health of the community. It's affecting the overall opinion of the community on the healthcare system, and it's costing the hospital—whatever hospital—thousands of dollars a day, every day for eternity. So I'm not going to sit here and tell you that I got this MBA because I wanted to be like this knight in shining armor, and I was going to solve all the problems, because I'm not. That's unrealistic, and I get it. But I want to be part of the solution, if you will.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profile:Pablo Coello | LinkedIn

Text a question to Victoria!Have you heard all the hype about the growing fitness competition called HYROX? Or, maybe you're not a fitness fanatic, but you are a female founder wondering if it's possible to build a loyal community without paying for ads. Either way, you'll enjoy this solo episode where Victoria dives deep into HYROX and how the brand has been able to scale rapidly—through social media, affiliates, and community engagement.Victoria takes a seat at the mic to walk through 6 key branding and marketing lessons founders can take away from HYROX. She covers a unique way to niche down beyond demographics, the importance of operational excellence, and how your customers are your best marketers. Whether you're out enjoying a long walk or training at the gym, this episode may transform how you operate your business, inspire you to sign up for a HYROX competition, or both!Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Watch the Interview with Moritz Furste on YouTubeLearn More About HYROX HereSee the BTS Content From Victoria's Recent Race in the HYROX HighlightFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram.Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link!Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!

With the half-life of professional skills shrinking every year, is the traditional model of corporate learning and development fundamentally broken, and what role should employers play in the new era of continuous education?Agility requires a workforce that can adapt and acquire new skills as quickly as the market changes. This means the old models of education and professional development must be re-engineered for a world that demands continuous learning integrated with professional life.Today, we're going to talk about the evolution of higher education, specifically how online programs are being redesigned from the ground up to meet the complex needs of working adults. We'll explore how concepts we often discuss in customer experience—like personalization and flexibility—are being applied to learning to help professionals advance their careers without putting the rest of their lives on hold.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Ruth Veloria, Chief Strategy and Customer Officer at University of Phoenix. About Ruth Veloria Ruth Veloria is Chief Strategy and Customer Officer at the University of Phoenix, where she leads strategic vision, customer experience innovation, and the use of student data to support progress, graduation, and career success. She joined the University in 2009 and has held roles including chief customer officer and executive dean of the Business School, with prior strategy experience at Booz Allen, BCG, and Charles Schwab. Veloria holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from New College at the University of Oxford and a master's in management from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. Ruth Veloria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthveloria/ Resources University of Phoenix: https://www.phoenix.edu/ The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703 Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://aglbrnd.co/r/d15ec37a537c0d74 We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873f Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.