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In today's episode we'll talk about how you can still book Emirate first class awards, we'll discuss Spirit Airlines is going premium, and we'll look at how you can prepare your kids for points and miles.(01:29) - Does anyone else feel like American Express' customer service is above and beyond the rest?(09:33) - Chase Instacart benefits on many cards(17:07) - Buy Marriott Points for as low as 0.89 cents each (or maybe lower)Read more about buying Marriott points here.(23:33) - Emirates restricting first class availability to elite members from 5/12/25(24:14) - Read about booking Emirates first class with Qantas or Air Canada miles here.(27:43) - Too good to last: Rakuten stops offering rewards for Chase cards(30:08) - Japan Airlines added as a new Bilt transfer partner(32:23) - Combined Alaska/Hawaiian loyalty program now expected in August(38:31) - Spirit updatesMain Event: Points for the next generation(47:57) - Sign up for airline accounts to earn miles now(57:39) - How do you track all these accounts?(1:04:29) - Help them build credit history(1:10:13) - Help them build college savingsRead more about earning miles for college savings here.Or find the best options for buying Gift of College gift cards here.(01:18:52) - See our Plastiq guide here.(1:22:15) - Help them build rewards balances & let them help you build yours(1:23:06) - Help them build their credit card collection(01:34:37) - Learn more about Travel Freely here: https://frequentmiler.com/take-the-stress-out-of-credit-card-bonus-hunting-travel-freely/(1:39:08) - Why isn't anyone talking about the Accor Signature Annual Membership given their airline transfer partners (many with a 1:1 ratio)?Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

Dave Dubeau sits down with Patrick Pychynski, founder of Stacking Capital, to talk about how real estate investors can tap into zero-interest business credit—even if they've been denied by banks in the past. Patrick shares insider tips on how to optimize personal credit, structure your business properly, and create a strategic approach to funding. Plus, he walks through real-life success stories of investors who've scaled their real estate businesses using his capital stacking system. Whether you're flipping homes or scaling an Airbnb portfolio, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Key Topics Covered: The power of credit optimization and what most investors overlook How “capital stacking” can unlock $50K to $500K in business credit Real-life investor stories: from 3 Airbnbs to 12 in under a year The three-step system to become “bankable” and compliant How to liquidate business credit cards without massive fees Leveraging platforms like Plastiq and Melio for more flexibility   - Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Stoyan Kenderov is a global products and technology leader with 30+ years of experience currently serving as the Chief Product and Technology Officer for Plastiq, a leading intelligent payments platform. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Small business owners must find a tool to help them quickly reduce spending time with the financial flow process of the business. 2. You need to make sure that you can pay your vendors and get paid back, and the faster you can do that, the faster you can grow your business. 3. Go travel a lot. Experience different cultures and make friends. Reach out to Stoyan via email - Stoyan's Email Sponsors HubSpot When you combine the power of Marketing Hub and Content Hub, you can have your best quarter, every quarter. Visit Hubspot.com/marketers to learn more Notion Combines your notes, docs, and projects into one space that's simple and beautifully designed. And now it has the power of AI built right inside of it. Try Notion for free when you go to Notion.com/johnleedumas

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Stoyan Kenderov is a global products and technology leader with 30+ years of experience currently serving as the Chief Product and Technology Officer for Plastiq, a leading intelligent payments platform. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Small business owners must find a tool to help them quickly reduce spending time with the financial flow process of the business. 2. You need to make sure that you can pay your vendors and get paid back, and the faster you can do that, the faster you can grow your business. 3. Go travel a lot. Experience different cultures and make friends. Reach out to Stoyan via email - Stoyan's Email Sponsors HubSpot When you combine the power of Marketing Hub and Content Hub, you can have your best quarter, every quarter. Visit Hubspot.com/marketers to learn more Author100 A 100-day program where I will personally guide you 1-on-1 to create, write, publish and market your book! If you want daily guidance and mentorship from me, JLD, then head over to Author100.com to sign up for a free call to chat about the details Notion Combines your notes, docs, and projects into one space that's simple and beautifully designed. And now it has the power of AI built right inside of it. Try Notion for free when you go to Notion.com/johnleedumas

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.This week we welcome the three co-founders of Saga Ventures: Ben Braverman, Thomson Nguyen, and Max Altman. Saga Ventures is a seed-stage investment firm that recently closed its first fund of $125M.The conversation dives into their experiences in raising their first fund, building a team, and navigating a competitive seed-stage market. The co-founders bring unique skill sets from their previous roles in operating and investing, and this episode sheds light on how they strategically combine those skills to differentiate themselves from other firms.About Ben BravermanBen Braverman is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Saga Ventures, a $125M venture capital fund he co-launched in March 2024 alongside Max Altman and Thomson Nguyen. At Saga, Ben focuses on early-stage investments, working with pre-seed and seed-stage companies across various sectors. His background in scaling companies' go-to-market strategies provides valuable insight into helping startups grow efficiently and sustainably.Before founding Saga Ventures, Ben spent nearly nine years at Flexport, a major player in the logistics space. Starting as Chief Revenue Officer in 2014, he was instrumental in building and scaling Flexport's global sales and go-to-market teams. Later, as Chief Customer Officer, Ben oversaw customer relationships and corporate development, ensuring the company's growth aligned with customer needs. His final role at Flexport saw him leading Flexport Ventures and Corporate Development, where he focused on the company's strategic investments.Earlier in his career, Ben held growth and sales leadership positions at startups like URX, which was acquired by Pinterest, and Heyzap, acquired by RNTS Media. He holds a degree from Vassar College and has spent his career helping innovative companies grow through a hands-on approach to business development and customer engagement.About Thomson NguyenThomson Nguyen is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Saga Ventures, where he has been since March 2024. At Saga, he focuses on early-stage investments in technology-driven companies, drawing on his extensive experience in data science, machine learning, and entrepreneurship. Thomson's deep technical expertise helps him identify promising startups, especially those at the intersection of technology and business.Prior to Saga, Thomson founded Nearside, a financial services platform for small businesses, which he led from 2019 until its acquisition by Plastiq in 2022. Before that, he was an Entrepreneur in Residence at Kleiner Perkins and the Head of Capital Data Science at Square, where he managed the data science team responsible for critical business areas like default risk, marketing optimization, and product innovation. His career in fintech is rooted in his work at Framed Data, a startup he founded and later sold to Square.Thomson started his career as a data scientist at tech companies like Lookout and Causes, where he applied his expertise to user segmentation and predictive analytics. He also has a longstanding academic affiliation with New York University's Courant Institute, where he continues to contribute to research in machine learning and cybersecurity. Thomson holds degrees in Applied Mathematics from the University of Cambridge and Mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley.About Max AltmanMax Altman is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Saga Ventures, a venture capital fund he helped establish in March 2024. Max focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage companies, working closely with his co-founders to identify and support high-potential startups. His experience as both an investor and operator allows him to bridge the gap between capital and company-building.Before co-founding Saga Ventures, Max was a Partner at Alt Capital from 2021 to 2024, where he invested in early-stage companies. Prior to that, he held a similar role at Apollo Projects, another investment firm focused on startups. His career as an investor began at Hydrazine Capital, where he worked from 2016 to 2019. During his time there, Max honed his skills in evaluating high-growth tech companies and building meaningful relationships with founders.Earlier in his career, Max gained operating experience at Zenefits, where he worked in product management, and at Allston Trading as a trader. He also spent time at Microsoft as a program manager. Max holds a degree in Computer Science from Duke University and has built his career by combining his technical background with a passion for early-stage investments.In this episode, we discuss:* (01:42) The origin story of Saga Ventures, and how the co-founders decided to join forces. Max Altman shares how the idea of starting a fund came about and why he didn't want to follow a solo GP model* (03:31) The unique, complementary skill sets the team brings to the table—Ben's expertise in go-to-market strategy, Thomson's technical knowledge, and Max's investor relationships—and how this combination is designed to support early-stage founders* (04:58) Their hands-on, founder-first approach, focusing on critical areas like product development and initial hires, differentiates Saga from other early-stage firms.* (06:11) The "reality meter" and the importance of being able to take hard hits as an entrepreneur or venture firm, emphasizing how all three co-founders share this mentality* (07:50) The team reflects on the challenges of raising their first fund, including dealing with partnership risk, self-awareness, and the difficulties of convincing LPs early on without firm commitments* (10:02) The careful consideration that went into deciding the fund size of $125M, balancing capital deployment with staying competitive in seed-stage deals.* (12:00) Their fundraising process, the strategic decisions involved, and the importance of securing anchor investors before taking meetings with LPs.* (15:19) What LPs are looking for in early-stage venture firms and the role of partnership risk in their decision-making process* (17:33) Why their shared vision and complementary skill sets have aligned them for long-term success as a team, along with their commitment to focusing on specific sectors like fintech and infrastructure* (19:22) The importance of having a clear value-add for founders beyond capital, and the importance of storytelling and salesmanship in early-stage companies* (23:25) The internal decision-making process at Saga, how the partners determine which deals to pursue, and the dynamics of reaching consensus when choosing investments* (26:45) Patience and long-term thinking are critical when evaluating deals, and how they ensure they don't rush into investments just for fear of missing out* (28:19) The importance of founder resilience and self-awareness, noting that the best founders are those who can attract talent and navigate through difficult times* (30:00) Why salesmanship and charisma are critical qualities in founders, as startup leadership often requires convincing others to join and invest in challenging ventures* (32:00) The team discusses their approach to sourcing and winning deals in a highly competitive market, focusing on the importance of building trust and delivering consistent value to founders.* (34:05) Max talks about the significance of being the first firm to back companies and how they collaborate with other VCs to co-lead investments.* (36:45) Being transparent and responsive to founders creates lasting relationships, even when they pass on deals* (38:04) How they measure success internally at Saga Ventures, focusing on inputs such as responsiveness and the strength of founder relationships, while understanding that long-term results will take years to evaluate* (41:00) Key lessons from the fundraising process, stressing the importance of clarity when positioning their fund to LPs and being patient in closing commitments* (43:25) How the venture landscape has evolved over the past 18 years, highlighting the increasing competition and the need for VCs to be highly self-aware and strategic when entering deals* (45:40) Building a venture firm requires a long-term mindset, much like running a successful companyI'd love to know what you took away from this conversation with Glenn. Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you'd like to be considered as a guest or have someone you'd like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on Twitter.Podcast Production support provided by Agent Bee This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ventureunlocked.substack.com

In addition to our regular weekly podcast, we also host an Ask Us Anything Live on YouTube once a month where the Frequent Miler team answers listener questions about points, miles, rewards cards, and whatever else comes to mind. This episode (64) was streamed live on Jan 31, 2024 and can be viewed in full here: Frequent Miler Live: Ask Us Anything   Here are all the questions asked during this episode (with timestamps) (00:44) - Should Nick upgrade his Aviator card?  (04:12) - Would you advise to get United Club card and pay the annual fee with 30k points? Is it a good deal?  (06:03) -Just got my first Amex a BLUE BUSSINESS PLUS. how do I avoid pop up jail when I'm ready to apply to other Amex cards  (07:27) - Chase and Barclays have declined me due to too many credit checks. How do you work around this?  (09:38) - What are the best hotel keeper cards currently? (14:32) - ​What is a reasonable cost to upgrade from economy to business on a transatlantic flight?  (16:36) - I have the Bonvoy Boundless, planning on getting the Brilliant, and then upgrading the Boundless to the Ritz-Carlton. What is the best timing for upgrading and applying to get all the free night certs?  (19:34) - Does it make sense to transfer Chase points to Marriott to top up free night certificates?  (22:06) - Would you hold off on getting American Airlines cards, given your prediction that a devaluation is coming soon?  (27:18) - This question is for everyone. If you could live anywhere in the U.S., or the world for that matter, based solely on travel hocking opportunities, where would you live?  (31:58)- What's your prediction on Wells Fargo transfer partners, there was a leak that WF autograph Journey is getting 5x on hotels, 4x on airlines, 3x on travel and dining with $95 annual fee  (33:19) - Is it worth spending $15K on your Hyatt card through Plastiq to get a free night certificate?  (34:29) - Will Chase not approve my SouthWest Performance Business card if I didn't put any post-sign-up-bonus spend on my SouthWest Premier Business card I got a few months ago?  (35:09) - How do I keep my Delta Platinum status or get to Diamond this year  (36:30) - ​Has Bilt changed the game with their 150% transfer bonuses regarding the rule of thumb against doing speculative transfers? (42:30) - What credit card would you recommended to maximize hotel award redemption for a family of five? (45:59) - With all AMEX Platinums being part of the same family and can only get one sign up bonus for this family, are there any strategies or benefits to getting more than one AMEX Platinums (of any version)? (48:43) - How is Greg dealing with Detroit Lion loss to the San Francisco 49ers? Which city has best airline and hotel redemption to Vegas? (53:00)- ​I'd love to hear some hotel tips from things Stephen has learned from his 50 state road trip. I'm planning a month long road trip and would love tips on maximizing value of points

American Airlines miles can be used to fly some of the fanciest airlines in the world. They can also be really handy for buying domestic flights to/from non-American Airlines hubs. On this week's episode, we discuss some of our favorite ways to get awesome value out of American Airlines miles. 00:00 Intro 01:23 Giant Mailbag 03:50 Card Talk 03:55 New Citi Application Rule https://frequentmiler.com/possible-citi-5-day-rule-causing-denials-for-too-many-inquiries/ 07:04 Plastiq news https://frequentmiler.com/plastiq-once-again-accepts-amex-cards/ 11:28 Card Talk: Delta Reserve cards https://frequentmiler.com/dlrsv/ https://frequentmiler.com/dlrsvbiz/ 22:46 What crazy thing . . . did Dollar Dig do this week? 26:55 Mattress Running the Numbers: Capital One Premier Collection promotion https://frequentmiler.com/amazing-deal-get-200-off-capital-one-premier-collection-potentially-free-hotel-stay/https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-find-hidden-capital-one-premier-collection-hotels/ 31:15 Award Talk: Hyatt / Mr & Mrs Smith promo 42:17 Main Event 42:30 How do you earn American Airlines miles? 44:51 Using miles for American Airlines flights  44:52 Close-in bookings  48:28 Flying from non-AA hubs 50:14 "Roll the dice" flights 52:16 American Airlines partner awards 53:07 North America to Africa (Great for Qatar Qsuites) 55:55 Europe to the Middle East (Great for Etihad apartments) 58:19 Middle East / India to Asia (Great for Etihad first or Qatar Qsuites) 1:00:08 Africa to Africa (get a lot of Qatar biz for a low price) 1:02:53 Asia to South Pacific 1:05:11 American Airlines partners 1:14:17 Question of the Week: Have I opened too many new accounts? Should I slow down? Music credit: Annie Yoder

Making news in fintech this week was Anne Boden of Starling Bank, JPMorgan, QED Investors, Fifth Third Bank, Rise Money, the CFPB, Venmo, Airbnb and Klarna, Daylight, Plastiq, Binance and more.

Lot of things have been happening, banks failing, recession, interest rates rising, lower discretionary spend.... What can you focus on? during this time? We lay it all out for you on this season finale! Sign up for our FREE newsletter... The newsletter that takes the guesswork out of building and scaling a D2C brand

Big credit card intro bonuses are the fastest way to supercharge your miles and points balances, but how can you meet the minimum spending requirements for multiple new cards per year? Here are 13 ways to increase your spending with no cost or low cost. 1:41 Announcements. Tim Goes Full Time https://frequentmiler.com/no-joke-tim-goes-full-time-at-frequent-miler/ 3:10 Monthly Ask Us Anything 5:42 See Nick live at FTU Washington DC https://frequentmiler.com/come-see-nick-at-ftu-signature-washington-dc-on-5-6-23/ 13:02 Card Talk: Amex Bonvoy Brilliant Card https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-guide-and-review/ 23:36 Award Talk -Marriott now allows online point transfers 25:38 Helping Maisie book a last-minute business class award to Europe 29:03 Using a soon-expiring IHG Free Night Certificate 32:49 Spirit Status Challenge Update 41:23: Main Event: 13 Ways to increase credit card spend (and get most of it back) 41:41 #1: Don't take "No credit cards" at face value 43:50 #2 Pay your taxes https://frequentmiler.com/pay-taxes-via-credit-card/ 45:42 #3 Pay bills that don't ordinarily accept a credit card with services like Plastiq and Melio https://frequentmiler.com/melio-pay-business-bills-by-credit-card/ 48:05 #4 Fund college savings or pay student loans https://frequentmiler.com/miles-for-college/ 50:14 #5 Make loans through Kiva https://frequentmiler.com/why-i-love-kiva-for-earning-rewards-and-doing-good/ 55:08 #6 Coordinate events with friends 55:54 #7 Pay bills for friends or family 57:06 #8 Fund new bank accounts https://frequentmiler.com/us-bank-up-to-a-600-bonus-when-opening-a-new-checking-account/ 1:00:28 #9 Buy and sell merchandise https://frequentmiler.com/us-bank-up-to-a-600-bonus-when-opening-a-new-checking-account/ 1:03:53 #10 Buy and sell gift cards 1:07:27 #11 Buy Visa and Mastercard Gift Cards https://frequentmiler.com/best-options-for-buying-visa-and-mastercard-gift-cards/ https://frequentmiler.com/manufactured-spending-complete-guide/ 1:13:07 #12 Reload reloadable cards 1:16:32 #13 Gambling on riskier business 1:23:31 Question of the Week: How can I use the Hilton Aspire $250 resort credit without staying at a resort? Music credit: Annie Yoder

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK (from the group)Bonnie Meck:Need to purchase a lot of AirBNB gift cards for an upcoming trip asap.  I'm new to the 'stacking' concept.  Any tips/tricks to maximize miles/points?  I have AA, UA, Citi, CSP, Cap1 Amex cards. TIA!Delta Airbnb PortalBritish Airways PortalNEWS & ENHANCED OFFERSBest way to fly lie-flat AA First Class domestically3/1 is reset day for American Airlines status. See how to re-earn AAdvantage status.Hyatt category changes - 214 up 158 down. US destinations and AI's hit hard. 7 new category 8. 32 cat 1 going to 2 and 13 cat 2 going to 1. Cat 1-4 certs gain 18 properties worldwide. Lost 7 in US but gained 4.WHAT BONUSES DID WE GET? United BusinessBoth AA (Citi & Barclay) cards arrived a few weeks ago. Finished Spend yesterday via Plastiq earned 141 K for $584 (.41 cents each). Number sound familiar?Jackie? Citi AA Business & IHG 175K offerTRIP UPDATES? Figuring out how to get home from Andaz Mayakoba - still working on it. Booked a weekend trip to Atlanta to visit my brother and got raked over the coals (18K DL miles instead of 8.5K VS for convenience and 12K RR) + luxury suite for 42K vs $1,300+HIGHLIGHT (Main Feature) Meet the Mods - Jackie WisniewskiBackgroundHow'd we meetSome of your highlightsHow you like to travelFavorite programsWindow or AisleFavorite BookingStrengthsWhat trips do you have booked now, and what are you most looking forward to? Here's the IHG property  Holiday Inn Vanuatu (near Fiji) I was referencing in the episodeJackie's Last minute-tip Build your networkWhere To Find UsFor questions, you can join us in the FREE 91,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. If you want to dig into some of the less discussed strategies, our Award Travel 201 community ($89.99 annually) is filled with those who want to dig into the weeds a little more. To book time with our team to discuss how to better your earning and burning strategies, check out Award Travel 1Where To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in San Antonio, TX on April 26–28, 2024, and it's SOLD-OUT. You can get on our wait-list, but to learn more visit Taco 'Bout A Fiesta! Support the AT101 Podcast/Community

We often get a lot of mixed commentary around I love your brand and wow I love how much you guys have grown. This crossroads brings us to Branding vs. Marketing and why Branding is still one of the leading levers w/ Ankit http://www.instagram.com/kreatekit Sponsored by:

Landon Howell is Head of Marketing at Rocketplace, a cryptocurrency asset management platform. Prior to Rocketplace, he's held growth, marketing and ops roles at Plastiq, Fancred and Wyndy, and he's seen his share of success and failure, as anyone in the startup world knows is reality. Landon is a leader in the tech marketing space, and is a wealth of knowledge for those wanting to learn from the best about how to navigate growth as an early-stage startup. Fun fact: Landon and Laura are college friends from Mississippi College. Go Choctaws! Show Notes: Landon's website: https://www.landonhowell.com Landon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/landonhowell/

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Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are hard to market to and are routinely under-banked, so how can financial services firms reach them? This week, we speak with Plastiq Founder and CEO Eliot Buchanan. Plastiq specializes in providing payments services to SMBs and it signed a $480 million combination with Colonnade Acquisition Corp II (NYSE: CLAA) in August. Eliot tells us how Plastiq has made inroads in this slice of the market and managed to dodge the impacts of the pandemic on its customer base. We also discuss how some of the macro headwinds blowing towards SPACs actually provide a competitive advantage for Plastiq's operations.  

Operating or “running” your brand is not and does not always have to be synonymous to “growing” or “scaling” your company. In fact, if you dont have a strong foundation in operations, scaling or growing your brand becomes a temporary feat. We're here to talk about today's episode and cover the un-sexy needs for a brand to truly scale: a very strong handle on operations. Founders, don't point fingers at your COO or ops team, operations requires all departments to fundamentally work together. On this episode, we share how we stack up here at Obvi. Sponsored by:

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Being a small business owner has many challenges. Deal with finances is one of the major stresses for any small business and fintech is really starting to make a difference here. But what if we could take the financial component of any small business and take it from a cost center to a profit center, or at least make it cost-neutral?My next guest on the Fintech One-on-One Podcast is Eliot Buchanan, the CEO and Co-Founder of Plastiq. They help small businesses with flexibility on both how they pay and accept payments, offering a full suite of innovative offerings.In this podcast you will learn:The problem Eliot had that led to the founding of Plastiq.Why they evolved from a consumer business to focus on small business.Details of their flagship product, Plastiq Pay.The three other products they now offer.Why they created an embedded finance product for small business platforms.How Plastiq is turning credit card acceptance on its head.The types of businesses that are using Plastiq.How financing through Plastiq is even cheaper than bank capital.Why they decided to go public via SPAC in 2022.How they are making this move with their eyes wide open.What they are planning to do with a new war chest of capital.How a Main Street business should view Plastiq.Eliot's vision for Plastiq.Connect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

The Chief Future Officer Podcast is proud to have Wailun Chan with us. Wailun is the CFO of Grafana Labs and serves on the Global Glimpse Board of Directors. Prior to Grafana Labs, he was the CFO of Plastiq and held senior management roles at LinkedIn and Electronic Arts. Having led various finance divisions & steered LinkedIn's team through its IPO, few are as well-equipped to discuss good strategies for hard times. Tune in for invaluable insights on how finance systems change as businesses scale, and actionable advice for professionals at each stage of their career.

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.On today’s show, we have Shawn Merani, Founder and Managing Partner at seed-stage focused Parade Ventures which recently closed a $40MM+ oversubscribed Fund II. In this episode, we talk about the basics of LP relationship building, founder support during tough times, and his view on larger VC’s invested in seed.About Shawn Merani:Shawn Merani is the Founder and Managing Partner of Parade Ventures, a pre-seed & seed stage-focused venture capital firm.Previously, Shawn was a co-founder and partner at Flight Ventures, investing in early-stage software, internet, and mobile companies across a variety of sectors. Shawn’s investments include Dollar Shave Club (acquired by Unilever), Sapho (acquired by Citrix), Moveworks, Trusted Health, Clubhouse, Side, Plastiq, Jumpcloud, amongst others.As an operator, Shawn was a founding partner of Liquidnet’s Private Shares marketplace, which enabled over 750 of the world’s leading asset managers to invest in high-growth, pre-IPO companies. He grew the marketplace to $150MM+ GMV in the first two years. Prior to Liquidnet, Shawn was Senior Director of Business Development at ReachLocal. Shawn has a BA in Economics and a BS in Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley, as well as an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.In this episode we discuss:01:04 Why Shawn decided to found Parade rather than joining an established firm07:09 What are red flags and signals of alignment when looking at early-stage founders10:10 How Shawn rises above FOMO when looking at deals12:44 The lessons he learned between Fund I and Fund II and why he was able to raise so much more16:10 How Shawn partners with LPs to build trust and relationships18:24 How Shawn sourced his LPs20:44 How Shawn approaches investing in this market22:25 Is there any difference in leading rounds in 2022 vs. 202124:59 When is it right for a company to press the gas in a downturn27:40 What the next few years look like in venture capital31:20 How large, later-stage firms getting into seed will affect the market33:35 Shawn’s biggest contrarian view about investing35:11 The biggest career lesson he’s learned36:46 The biggest misconception of seed investingI’d love to know what you took away from this conversation with Shawn. Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you’d like to be considered as a guest or have someone you’d like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on Twitter.Podcast Production support provided by Agent Bee Agency This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ventureunlocked.substack.com

Welcome to the dtc deep dive. This week I sit down with Adam Reed from Crown and Paw and talk about his journey from selling items on eBay as a teenager to now owning a multi-million-pound print-on-demand business. This week we cover The power of social media and the impact of a positive review from a consumer Why offering unlimited revisions meant huge success for Crown and Paw And the importance of trademarking to avoid others copying your unique business offering Join Triple Whale - https://triplewhale.grsm.io/dtcdeepdive and use code 'DEEPDIVE10' at checkout for 10% off. Check out Plastiq - https://www.plastiq.com/ Follow Adam on Twitter - https://twitter.com/adzreed Follow Fraser on Twitter - https://fraggell.pro/PjHzG9 Work with Fraggell - https://fraggell.pro/wO97hF Follow us on Twitter - https://fraggell.pro/4DRnJQ Watch all the episodes on YouTube - https://fraggell.pro/jJFF2P

Joining Mark for this session are: Mike ZainoScott BossmanErik Peterson Tate LitchfieldDon't miss their chat about the stability of the market and the best time to jump on in. TIP OF THE WEEKScott Bossman: Have you ever purchased land on a credit card? There is a service out there called Plastiq. You enter your favorite business cc and for a 3% fee you can send a check to your seller. You accumulate a lot of points and pay your credit card at the end of the month. You can also pay vendors with it. Tune in.. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another one of our exciting round table episodes as the team discusses preparing for a recession. "Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Welcome to the dtc deep dive. This week's conversation is with Cory P. Nicholson, co-founder of Peachy Shapewear and we talk about his journey from his early drop shipping days, to running a 7-figure DTC brand and the challenges and wins in their marketing. This week we cover: Getting 'Hot' on TikTok Challenges behind getting a shapewear brand passed on social Being a male owner of a female-oriented product and how to stay in touch Join Triple Whale - https://triplewhale.grsm.io/dtcdeepdive and use code 'DEEPDIVE10' at checkout for 10% off. Check out Plastiq - https://www.plastiq.com/ Follow Corey on Twitter - https://twitter.com/coreynceo Follow Fraser on Twitter - https://fraggell.pro/PjHzG9 Work with Fraggell - https://fraggell.pro/wO97hF Follow us on Twitter - https://fraggell.pro/4DRnJQ Watch all the episodes on YouTube - https://fraggell.pro/jJFF2P

Welcome to the dtc deep dive. This week I sit down with Sarah Levinger, a creative strategist and UGC producer, and talk about the importance of understanding your consumer and the power of UGC content. This week we cover: Why Sarah believes that learning how your customer thinks is paramount in the advertising world How TikTok has created a huge sense of community And why businesses should really push their benefits and create an experience around the brand Join Triple Whale - https://triplewhale.grsm.io/dtcdeepdive and use code 'DEEPDIVE10' at checkout for 10% off. Check out Plastiq - https://www.plastiq.com/ Follow Sarah on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SarahLevinger Follow Fraser on Twitter - https://fraggell.pro/PjHzG9 Work with Fraggell - https://fraggell.pro/wO97hF Follow us on Twitter - https://fraggell.pro/4DRnJQ Watch all the episodes on YouTube - https://fraggell.pro/jJFF2P

Welcome to the dtc deep dive. This week I sit down with Clodagh Bell from Hair Burst and talk about her journey from launching her own business to now working with an amazing team at Hair Burst. This week we cover: How Clo juggled a teaching job alongside creating her cosmetic brand Why imitation is the best form of flattery in business And the importance of not favouring a specific channel within paid media Join Triple Whale - https://triplewhale.grsm.io/dtcdeepdive and use code 'DEEPDIVE10' at checkout for 10% off. Check out Plastiq - https://www.plastiq.com/ Follow Clo on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clodaghbell/ Follow Fraser on Twitter - https://fraggell.pro/PjHzG9 Work with Fraggell - https://fraggell.pro/wO97hF Follow us on Twitter - https://fraggell.pro/4DRnJQ Watch all the episodes on YouTube - https://fraggell.pro/jJFF2P

John Warrillow is a best-selling author and founder of The Value Builder System. His team helps businesses worldwide to build the value of their company using his software system and a team of independent advisory experts. His best-selling books include Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, The Automatic Customer: Creating a Subscription Business in Any Industry, and his latest is The Art of Selling Your Business: Winning Strategies & Secret Hacks for Exiting on Top. John also hosts Built to Sell Radio, a podcast where he interviews hundreds of founders about their exit and is ranked as one of the ten best podcasts for business owners. Today, John shares the inspiration for his trilogy of books on building, accelerating, and harvesting a business's value. He reveals the one thing that makes a company more valuable and how you can happily exit when selling your business. He highlights what you need to know before starting the process of selling your company and the tricks to watch for from potential buyers. He shares information on the people you will need to help you and the biggest mistakes to avoid when selling your business. He also shares how you can position your company to increase the sales price and the most important thing you can do when selling a business. “The way you position your company and talk about it in the marketplace has a huge impact on its value.”- John Warrillow This week on SmallBizChat Podcast: Resources Mentioned: Connect with John Warrillow: This episode is sponsored by… Plastiq People and businesses everywhere use Plastiq to pay for virtually everything using their credit card, even where cards aren't accepted. From business expenses, suppliers, rent, taxes, raw materials, and more - Plastiq makes it fast and easy to pay for purchases. Plastiq allows you to rack up points from your credit card reward programs and offers global payments, the ability to pay in cash from your bank account, and more! Take two minutes and make a payment with Plastiq today at www.plastiq.com. Plastiq. It's the smarter way to pay. Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY! The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America's small businesses - and America in general. If you're ready to start your dream business, then look no further! I'm currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it's your time to shine. All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping. Let's End Small Business Failure - Together! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new UV Radio show uncovers once more the sound of a city that almost got lost under the many layers of street noise and residents' babble. After Philipp presented Dresden's unsung heroes in 2021, it's now done by none other than @rvds, who digs up electronic gems from his longtime hometown of Hamburg, including many of his friends or acquaintances. Of course Hamburg has a rich heritage of electronic music anyway. But in this show there is a lot to be discovered apart from the obvious names. Great tracks between experimental and house music, maybe the two constants in Hamburg's electronic music scene. On top, lots of Hamburg humor. Enjoy it. 1. Reznicek and the Manuela Boys - Playa Non-Stop (Meeuw Muzak) 2. Mechthild von Leusch - Rungholter Totentanz (Abraum) 3. Rosaceae - Bakur (Pudel Produkte) 4. C - Diphtongues (VIS) 5. Felix Kubin - Taucher (It's) 6. Pose Dia - Scanner (Bureau B) 7. Museum of no Art - La grotta (Seance Center) 8. Plastiq, LXMP & Rene Huthwelker - Polvere (Plastiq) 9. Space Drum Meditation - Aphrodite Mad (Space Drum Meditation) 10. Werkbund - Falke (Walter Ulbricht Schallfolien) 11. Syncboy - Hope (Teerpappe) 12. Acid Lion - The Planet doesn't mind (Teerpappe) 13. Greta Wohlfahrt - Jargon der Eigentlichkeit (Greta Wohlfahrt) 14. LFT - Smell of metal (Mannequin) 15. Subtle Houzze - My inner voices (Cristallo Records) 16. Smallpeople - Pandi Moon (Underground Quality) 17. Rupert Marnie - Toshi (The Press Group) 18. Youthman - 5:03 (The Press Group) 19. quadratschulz - Gestalt / Lowfish Remix (Pudel Produkte) 20. RVDS - Daily Circles (Bureau B)

Dr. Chloe Carmichael is a Leading Clinical Psychologist and TV Expert. She heads a successful practice in New York City working with people on stress management, relationship issues, and career coaching. She has appeared on ABC, CBS, VH1, and other media outlets to share her expertise, is on the Advisory Board for Women's Health Magazine, and writes an expert blog for Psychology Today. Dr. Chloe holds a Master's Degree and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude, with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Columbia University. She is also the author of Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety, a roadmap for high achievers to channel their restlessness, distractions, and roadblocks productively. Today, Dr. Chloe shares the trends she has noticed on how people are dealing with stress during the pandemic and how stress can affect highly successful people. She reveals what it means to be a high-functioning person and how many people fit into this category without realizing it. She shares some of the tools you can use to harness your anxiety and put your nervous energy to productive use. She also shares the mental shortlists that can help high-functioning people, why it's good to schedule a time for your worries, and how you can clear your mind for the more important things. “Take that stress and use it as a springboard for healthy activities.” - Dr. Chloe Carmichael This week on SmallBizChat Podcast: Connect with Dr. Chloe Carmichael: This episode is sponsored by… Plastiq People and businesses everywhere use Plastiq to pay for virtually everything using their credit card, even where cards aren't accepted. From business expenses, suppliers, rent, taxes, raw materials, and more - Plastiq makes it fast and easy to pay for purchases. Plastiq allows you to rack up points from your credit card reward programs and offers global payments, the ability to pay in cash from your bank account, and more! Take two minutes and make a payment with Plastiq today at www.plastiq.com. Plastiq. It's the smarter way to pay. Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY! The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America's small businesses - and America in general. If you're ready to start your dream business, then look no further! I'm currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it's your time to shine. All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping. Let's End Small Business Failure - Together! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEGMENT 1 with Demi Skipper, starting at 0:00: Before there was money, there was barter. People traded one thing for another. Demi Skipper made 28 trades over 18 months starting with a Bobby pin and ended up with a house in Tennessee. She is here to share her story.SEGMENT 2 with Gerald Kasulis, starting at 17:00: Passwords - we love them, we hate them, we can't remember them, and we can't live without them. They are essential to protecting your company's data, but your employees may not be managing them well. What is a business owner to do?SEGMENT 3 with Jill Duffy, starting at 35:45: Working remotely was once a privilege for business owners and employees. Now working remotely is a right. How do you build a company when people are no longer working together in person?Sponsored by NiceJob and Plastiq.

SEGMENT 1 with Marvin L. Storm, starting at 0:00: If you are interested in exiting your small business, how do you make sure you get the most money for your company? Marvin Storm is here to share valuable insight for how to double the amount of money you put in your pocket when you sell your business.SEGMENT 2 with Jeremy Dauber, starting at 19:30: What role do comic books and graphic novels play in our society and the retelling of history? Jeremy Dauber is the author of “American Comics,” which tells the sweeping story of cartoons, comic strips, and graphic novels and their century-long hold on the American imagination.SEGMENT 3 with Tammy Smith, starting at 36:15: America is filled with family businesses, but family business is a difficult business and it's hard to pass it along to another generation. Here to share her experience running a family business is Tammy Smith, CEO and Founder of Wheelers Accessible Van Rentals based in Phoenix, AZ.Sponsored by NiceJob and Plastiq.

Liz Heiman is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Sales Strategist at Regarding Sales LLC. She and her team help companies build sales systems strategies to drive extraordinary growth. She employs a strategic process to create a roadmap for success to focus her clients and their employees on getting the results they need. She holds a Master's degree in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara and a Bachelor's in International Relations from the University of California, Davis. Her extensive knowledge as a political economist and experience in interpreting data gives her the unique insight that she uses to create practical solutions for a business owner's complex sales problems. Today, Liz shares some of the most common mistakes she sees small business owners making and how you can avoid them. She reveals what a sales operation system is and the elements you need to have in place for it to work. She shares how you can create an effective lead generation strategy and highlights the difference between a sales-qualified lead and a marketing-qualified lead. She advises on what you need to do when you are ready to hire a salesperson and the technology and tools you can use to help them. She also shares her advice on businesses with five people or less and why everyone in the company plays a part in the sales process. “We need to be modern sellers; we need to be able to function in a virtual world, regardless of what we are selling and who we are selling to.” - Liz Heiman This week on SmallBizChat Podcast: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Liz Heiman: This episode is sponsored by… Plastiq People and businesses everywhere use Plastiq to pay for virtually everything using their credit card, even where cards aren't accepted. From business expenses, suppliers, rent, taxes, raw materials, and more - Plastiq makes it fast and easy to pay for purchases. Plastiq allows you to rack up points from your credit card reward programs and offers global payments, the ability to pay in cash from your bank account, and more! Take two minutes and make a payment with Plastiq today at www.plastiq.com. Plastiq. It's the smarter way to pay. Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY! The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America's small businesses - and America in general. If you're ready to start your dream business, then look no further! I'm currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it's your time to shine. All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping. Let's End Small Business Failure - Together! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Chastain is a Business Transformation Coach and Founder of Admentus Inc, helping business leaders gain clarity and get more of what they want from their business. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of North Texas. Following a career as a technology integration consultant and after noticing many companies had the same issues, Jeff formed Admentus in 2005 to help entrepreneurs scale up their businesses. He is also the host of the Building to Scale Podcast, where he interviews guests that have gone through the scaling-up process so others can leverage their experiences. In today's episode, Jeff shares his thoughts on why many businesses are not running at their full potential and the common issues he sees in the companies he helps. He reveals the first thing you need to do to begin the scale-up process and the four critical pillars of scaling a business. He shares how you can create a practical business vision and how to get everyone on board so you can make it happen. He also shares how you can identify financial resources and potential outsourcing needs and how you can utilize others' experience to make the scaling process much faster. “There's going to be storms, there's going to be shifts in the market, and it all comes down to the foundation of the business.” - Jeff Chastain This week on SmallBizChat Podcast: Connect with Jeff Chastain: This episode is sponsored by… Plastiq People and businesses everywhere use Plastiq to pay for virtually everything using their credit card, even where cards aren't accepted. From business expenses, suppliers, rent, taxes, raw materials, and more - Plastiq makes it fast and easy to pay for purchases. Plastiq allows you to rack up points from your credit card reward programs and offers global payments, the ability to pay in cash from your bank account, and more! Take two minutes and make a payment with Plastiq today at www.plastiq.com. Plastiq. It's the smarter way to pay. Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY! The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America's small businesses - and America in general. If you're ready to start your dream business, then look no further! I'm currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it's your time to shine. All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping. Let's End Small Business Failure - Together! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Chloe Carmichael is a Leading Clinical Psychologist and TV Expert. She heads a successful practice in New York City working with people on stress management, relationship issues, and career coaching. She has appeared on ABC, CBS, VH1, and other media outlets to share her expertise, is on the Advisory Board for Women's Health Magazine, and writes an expert blog for Psychology Today. Dr. Chloe holds a Master's Degree and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude, with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Columbia University. She is also the author of Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety, a roadmap for high achievers to channel their restlessness, distractions, and roadblocks productively. Today, Dr. Chloe shares the trends she has noticed on how people are dealing with stress during the pandemic and how stress can affect highly successful people. She reveals what it means to be a high-functioning person and how many people fit into this category without realizing it. She shares some of the tools you can use to harness your anxiety and put your nervous energy to productive use. She also shares the mental shortlists that can help high-functioning people, why it's good to schedule a time for your worries, and how you can clear your mind for the more important things. “Take that stress and use it as a springboard for healthy activities.” - Dr. Chloe Carmichael This week on SmallBizChat Podcast: Connect with Dr. Chloe Carmichael: This episode is sponsored by… Plastiq People and businesses everywhere use Plastiq to pay for virtually everything using their credit card, even where cards aren't accepted. From business expenses, suppliers, rent, taxes, raw materials, and more - Plastiq makes it fast and easy to pay for purchases. Plastiq allows you to rack up points from your credit card reward programs and offers global payments, the ability to pay in cash from your bank account, and more! Take two minutes and make a payment with Plastiq today at www.plastiq.com. Plastiq. It's the smarter way to pay. Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY! The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America's small businesses - and America in general. If you're ready to start your dream business, then look no further! I'm currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it's your time to shine. All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping. Let's End Small Business Failure - Together! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Walker is the founder of the B2SMB Institute, an organization that helps Business-to-Small-Business brands keep winning when working with small business customers. He has worked for 30 years as a business innovator with Fortune 50 companies and lean startups that are scaling to build their offering and grow their revenue in the small business market. He lives for innovation but loves execution. With methodical research and bursts of creativity, Dave loves big picture vision but trusts facts, agility, and sweat. His work with the B2SMB Institute champions Small-Business-centric thinking and practice to ensure brands provide services that help small businesses to keep growing. In today's episode, Dave shares how the B2SMB Institute advocates for small businesses with big brands to help them best work with each other. He reveals how the institute has grown over the years to work with professional brands across various industry sectors. He shares his thoughts on how small businesses are doing as we come out of the pandemic and why it has significantly impacted minority-owned companies. He highlights how the pandemic is causing a boom in new business start-ups and how brands got it right when supporting business customers. Dave also shares the work he has been doing with his brand partners to help them better understand their small business customers and the free virtual SmallBizAid event that will help build these connections as businesses recover from the pandemic. “We have to now, as a community of brands that sell to small businesses, we've got to exceed expectations in a very big way.” - Dave Walker This week on SmallBizChat Podcast: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Dave Walker: This episode is sponsored by… Plastiq People and businesses everywhere use Plastiq to pay for virtually everything using their credit card, even where cards aren't accepted. From business expenses, suppliers, rent, taxes, raw materials, and more - Plastiq makes it fast and easy to pay for purchases. Plastiq allows you to rack up points from your credit card reward programs and offers global payments, the ability to pay in cash from your bank account, and more! Take two minutes and make a payment with Plastiq today at www.plastiq.com. Plastiq. It's the smarter way to pay. Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY! The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America's small businesses - and America in general. If you're ready to start your dream business, then look no further! I'm currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it's your time to shine. All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping. Let's End Small Business Failure - Together! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tekoa Hash is a Creative Director and Change Agent for beauty creatives. Using her 25 years of experience as a makeup artist and dot connector in the entertainment, beauty, and sports industry, she pivoted her career and became the Founding Partner of the Teknique Agency, a beauty and lifestyle talent management firm. They have worked with countless brands and media outlets including MTV, BET, VH1, Disney, Chick-Fil-A, and Walmart. Tekota has also served as the Glam Coordinator on Love & Hip Hop. Her passion is to give other artists the platform that took her many years to create by connecting them to powerhouses in the industry. Today, Tekoa shares her journey from a top professional makeup artist to creating one of the top beauty and lifestyle talent management agencies in the business. She reveals how she works with leading artists to connect them with the right people in TV and film. She shares how the pandemic changed her business from having multiple artists working on many shows to production shutdowns and how she navigated the company through it. She shares her top suggestions for pivoting your business to the digital platform and how she took a face-to-face, hands-on business to a digital format. She also shares how you can avoid burnout, how she stays motivated, and what's next for her company. “It's really, really understanding who your core audience is. Really figuring out and being really authentic with you are, not the fluff.” - Tekoa Hash This week on SmallBizChat Podcast: Connect with Tekoa Hash: This episode is sponsored by… Plastiq People and businesses everywhere use Plastiq to pay for virtually everything using their credit card, even where cards aren't accepted. From business expenses, suppliers, rent, taxes, raw materials, and more - Plastiq makes it fast and easy to pay for purchases. Plastiq allows you to rack up points from your credit card reward programs and offers global payments, the ability to pay in cash from your bank account, and more! Take two minutes and make a payment with Plastiq today at www.plastiq.com. Plastiq. It's the smarter way to pay. Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY! The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America's small businesses - and America in general. If you're ready to start your dream business, then look no further! I'm currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it's your time to shine. All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping. Let's End Small Business Failure - Together! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Warrillow is a best-selling author and founder of The Value Builder System. His team helps businesses worldwide to build the value of their company using his software system and a team of independent advisory experts. His best-selling books include Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, The Automatic Customer: Creating a Subscription Business in Any Industry, and his latest is The Art of Selling Your Business: Winning Strategies & Secret Hacks for Exiting on Top. John also hosts Built to Sell Radio, a podcast where he interviews hundreds of founders about their exit and is ranked as one of the ten best podcasts for business owners. Today, John shares the inspiration for his trilogy of books on building, accelerating, and harvesting a business's value. He reveals the one thing that makes a company more valuable and how you can happily exit when selling your business. He highlights what you need to know before starting the process of selling your company and the tricks to watch for from potential buyers. He shares information on the people you will need to help you and the biggest mistakes to avoid when selling your business. He also shares how you can position your company to increase the sales price and the most important thing you can do when selling a business. “The way you position your company and talk about it in the marketplace has a huge impact on its value.”- John Warrillow This week on SmallBizChat Podcast: Resources Mentioned: Connect with John Warrillow: This episode is sponsored by… Plastiq People and businesses everywhere use Plastiq to pay for virtually everything using their credit card, even where cards aren't accepted. From business expenses, suppliers, rent, taxes, raw materials, and more - Plastiq makes it fast and easy to pay for purchases. Plastiq allows you to rack up points from your credit card reward programs and offers global payments, the ability to pay in cash from your bank account, and more! Take two minutes and make a payment with Plastiq today at www.plastiq.com. Plastiq. It's the smarter way to pay. Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY! The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America's small businesses - and America in general. If you're ready to start your dream business, then look no further! I'm currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it's your time to shine. All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping. Let's End Small Business Failure - Together! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Catrise Austin is a trailblazing expert in dentistry, also known as The Queen of Smiles, and an award-winning cosmetic dentist to stars. Her clients include models, athletes and actors, and big names such as Cardi B and Wendy Williams. She is a best-selling author of multiple books, including How to Become a Celebrity Doctor: 5 Medical Marketing Secrets to Help you Elevate Your Income and Boost Your Industry Icon Status. Dr. Austin has made appearances on The Dr. Oz Show, Good Morning America, and Love and Hip Hop and was voted as one of the "Top 25 Women in Dentistry". In today's episode, Dr. Catrise Austin shares her dentistry journey and how she became a dentist to the stars. She reveals how she got her first celebrity client and the steps she took to build her successful cosmetic dentistry brand. She shares tips on how other doctors can develop their unique icon status and step into the celebrity client market. She highlights why it is so important to have a signature story and something that sets you apart. She reveals the reasons she chose a career in dentistry and the motivation behind the work she does. She also shares the pros and cons of hiring a publicist and how you can acquire spokesperson opportunities to build and elevate your brand. “It's all about target market and just finding your voice and having a distinct selling point.” - Dr. Catrise Austin This week on SmallBizChat Podcast: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Dr. Catrise Austin: This episode is sponsored by… Plastiq People and businesses everywhere use Plastiq to pay for virtually everything using their credit card, even where cards aren't accepted. From business expenses, suppliers, rent, taxes, raw materials, and more - Plastiq makes it fast and easy to pay for purchases. Plastiq allows you to rack up points from your credit card reward programs and offers global payments, the ability to pay in cash from your bank account, and more! Take two minutes and make a payment with Plastiq today at www.plastiq.com. Plastiq. It's the smarter way to pay. Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY! The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America's small businesses - and America in general. If you're ready to start your dream business, then look no further! I'm currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it's your time to shine. All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping. Let's End Small Business Failure - Together! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eliot Buchanan is the Co-Founder of Plastiq, a company that helps small businesses send and receive payments via credit card or cash for any expense. His strategic vision and innovative business model have helped thousands of companies receive billions of dollars in payments, many in cash where credit cards are not accepted. Originally from Canada, Eliot holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Harvard University. His mission is to make it easier for businesses to handle payments, boost cash flow and control their finances. Eliot joins me today to discuss why he chose to start his business and how it helps small business owners. He reveals his biggest takeaways from last year's challenges and how they are impacting his approach to business in 2021. He explains why the pandemic's adversity will create a boom in the entrepreneurial world and how you can take control of your small business finances. He highlights the needs of small businesses that need solutions right now and shares his advice for anyone looking to secure business funding to save their company. He also shares his predictions for the small business community in the coming year and the possible challenges they face in 2021. “In this post-crisis world, being cautiously optimistic and preserving optionality is going to be the key to getting through 2021.”- Eliot Buchanan This week on SmallBizChat Podcast: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Eliot Buchanan: Let's End Small Business Failure - Together! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Melinda Emerson converses with Eliot Buchanan, co-founder of Plastiq. They discuss Plastiq's founding story, the state of small businesses in 2021, and strategies for financial management. They also provide funding advice for struggling businesses, predict future trends, and address the year's challenges. Buchanan shares his favorite business resources in a personal segment.

Meet: Wen-Ying is helping revolutionize how data insights can be turned into accelerators for strengthened growth at Plastiq. She has been a leader and champion of analytics and science in both start-up and corporate environments, including LendingClub, Mercari, GREE, Storm8, and eBay. What you'll learn: Impact - address impact, to the business, to yourself to drive results Project Management - work backward, set deadlines and time tables to ensure successful projects Effectively communicating - Know your audience

In this podcast I talk about 10 ways you can become the buyer on your real estate deals. I talk so often about wholesaling deals off to other people and I'm becoming a buyer myself now so I wanted to give you all a guide on how you can go out and purchase your first or next real estate. I hope this gives you some ideas on how you can go out and make it happen! Check out Plastiq for credit card liquidation: https://www.plastiq.com/ Check out Declare Funding to get credit repair and funding options: https://www.declarefunding.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eed/message

An interview with Marc Bienaimé from PLASTIQ and Gabe Yanoff from Behalf about how amazon sellers can leverage financial tools to scale their Amazon business. Free FeedbackWhiz trial here: https://www.feedbackwhiz.com/ During the interview with them we also covered the following topics: 0:55 - How Amazon sellers can benefit from Financial tools when purchasing inventory. 2:23 - How to get better net terms and faster payment from amazon. 4:13 - What features do you have that would be beneficial? 7:00 - Why is it that alternative financial tools are gaining popularity in ecommerce and other industries? 9:00 - What makes Plastiq unique? 11:20 - What is the process of getting started with Plastiq. 14:12 - Where does Plastiq and Behalf fit in? 16:15 - Thoughts on where the eCommerce industry is headed in 2020? 21:55 - What's most important for our listeners to know? 23:00 - Who can benefit from Behalf? 30:00 - Who can benefit from Plastiq? 33:30 - Background on Marc Bienaimé from PLASTIQ. 34:30 - Background on Gabe Yanoff from Behalf. Plastiq - https://www.plastiq.com Plastiq is a payment solution company for businesses that allows you to pay your expenses with a credit card when cards are not accepted. Instead of tying up cash when paying for inventory orders, rent, or payroll, Plastiq enables every business owner to float their costs, enjoy up to 60 days of extra cash float, and receive card rewards using their favorite credit card. Behalf - https://www.behalf.com/ Behalf is transforming the way businesses do payments, paying merchants upfront and offering customers the payment terms they need - providing risk-free, automated financing for transactions of all sizes. Founded in 2012, Behalf has offices in NYC and Tel Aviv. About FeedbackWhiz FeedbackWhiz helps Amazon sellers monitor, manage, and automate emails, product reviews, orders, and feedback. Build professional email templates with gifs, emojis, buttons, and attachments. A/B test subject lines and view open rate analytics. Send or exclude emails based on triggers such as refunds, shipment, delivery, feedback, and repeat buyers. Track and manage all product reviews. Instant notifications whenever a review is posted. Monitor all product listings and get alerts when critical events such as hijackers, buy-box loss, and listing changes occur.

“I wasn't asking to pay in Bitcoin!” Plastiq CEO and co-founder Eliot Buchanan recalls with a laugh. “I went to pay part of my tuition at Harvard and I was told that they didn't (and never would) accept credit card. It was inconvenient and seemed odd. Credit cards had been around for 50 years.” That set off the a light bulb in his head. “Why couldn't I use a credit card to pay for this important bill? So, I set out to solve my own problem.

Welcome back to the Milenomics² No Annual Fee Podcast.  Episode 2 kicks off with news and then we dive into a listener question as well. Show Notes: Title: What Amex needs to do instead of 5x Fine Hotels & Resorts, Citi bungles refer-a-friend, Absurd Stacking, and Citi Sears alternatives Amex 5x on Fine Hotels & Resorts Bookings Citi refer-a-friend Absurd stacking opportunity $10 G-Money rebate on $100 Happy Card purchase at giftcards .com 11/2-11/8 5% cashback when shopping through RebatesMe (work with a friend’s referral for an additional 10% cashback for friend) Buy $200 MCGCs at Bed Bath Beyond for $25 Bed Bath GC rebate when buying 2 x $200 MCGCs (see DoC for promo terms, starts 11/23) Link Happy cards to airline portals to trigger holiday bonus (beware of contention with eBates in-store cashback) Liquidate MCGCs through Plastiq with FFDs from recent promo Listener question: What's a good alternative to the Citi Sears card? Link to the calculator we discuss to compare high end cards’ earning. In this week’s Premium (subscription required) version of the podcast we discuss a In store Cashback apps, Chase Pay 5x Freedom Q4 techniques, and much more: https://www.patreon.com/posts/22571208 And don’t forget, the No Annual Fee podcast is unique as well, so be sure to subscribe to it: RSS feed for the free podcast Subscribe to the Free, No Annual Fee Milenomics² podcast on Apple Podcasts: Or on Google Play Music:

Hello? Hello? Is this on. We continue our Podcast Beta testing. On this first edition of the No Annual Fee Podcast we cover: Plastiq’s Mastercard Credit Card Promotion American Express Gold Card Changes Amex Referrals no longer tied to only cards you have Happy Cards (Happy Guy, Lady, etc). Alasksa Air 40,000 mile offer Subscribe below to the Free, No Annual Fee Milenomics² podcast on Apple Podcasts: Or on Google Play Music: If you want to listen to the full 45+ minute subscriber version of this podcast head over to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/22133791 Subscribe and gain access to all full length podcasts with myself and Robert. -Sam