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Just like innumerable other government agencies, the Air Force runs on paper-based forms that have to be filled out manually, and each one takes time. But "how much" was a difficult question to answer, until the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Wing saw a chance to do things differently. The wing has been experimenting with AI to take some of the repetitive tasks out of all that paperwork. And based on initial tests, the process could save the Air Force 156,000 man hours every year for just one form. Chief Master Sgt. Joe Young has been leading the testing process for the 192nd. He talked with Federal News Network's Jared Serbu on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

In todays episode I'm answering YOUR top questions - from how to manage your finances to why building a community is a two way street, this episode will bring some quick fire expertise to help you move your business forwards. To submit your question or topic suggestion for future epispdes, share your thoughts here. _____ To manage your marketing with intention, start using Metricool for free here. AB | Website, Instagram, LinkedIn  

The last two years have changed the healthcare industry forever. Patients and clients are now comfortable accessing health services online and using technology. Something else has changed as well. Your clients are looking for MORE. Not just information and appointments, but real transformation. It's time to add a new revenue stream to your practice that will increase profits and better serve clients in 2022. If you want to: Work less & make more Continue to impact your community and clients Streamline and structure your services Take your time back Catch This 5-day workshop replay in our Facebook group until Wed, May 18th at 11:59pm and learn the exact systems that will take you there. Today's episode is a behind the scenes look at our VIP Q&A Session. During this call we answered questions from our VIP audience and Stephanie shared a bit about timing. Listen in as she shares a few tips for choosing your program launch date.  If you liked this episode, you might also enjoy: Ep.176 Day 1 Live Training: 3 Steps to a Profitable Practice Ep.177 Day 5 Live Training: Who Will Buy Learn more here >>> www.TLP2022.com or Book a Call Now with a member of our team to discuss if this is the right fit for you. We also know how overwhelming it can feel to get everything accomplished alone. For this reason we are including a Team Bonus. Team Bonus (valued at $997+$5500) Includes: Training on How to Hire & Delegate in your practice for group programs All access for an additional team member Plus, pay in full you'll save $500 Book a Call

Today's guest Spencer Oberan is co-founder of one of the solar software companies that seems to be on everybody's lips lately, Enerflo.  If you haven't heard of Enerflo, don't worry, I hadn't either until January of this year, but they're a fast-growing startup that's been in relative stealth mode but seems to be integrating with virtually every platform out there to make proposals and financing for residential solar projects easier & faster. We caught up with Spencer face to face to hear his thoughts as a longtime solar sales titan on how the industry has evolved and what he expects from the rest of 2022. Thanks to our mutual friend, Nate Jovanelly, for making the intro.  And thanks to the kind folks at RE+ for allocating a room for us at the show to make these recordings! If you want to connect with today's guest, check out the https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/ (show notes) over on the blog. SunCast is presented by https://www.mysuncast.com/sungrow (Sungrow), the world's most bankable inverter brand. You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you, here: https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors (www.mysuncast.com/sponsors) Remember you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 465 other founder stories and startup advice athttps://www.mysuncast.com/ ( www.mysuncast.com). You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/ (LinkedIn) or email.

It's the top of the third inning in Grayson Stadium, home of the Savannah Bananas. As the second batter gets set once again, the home team, clad in its customary yellow, crowds closer in the infield. A shimmer of excitement moves through the stands in anticipation of the next pitch. But first, a TikTok dance. There appears to be no end in sight to America's baby formula shortage, according to the most recent data from a retail tracking group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5-Day Workshop:  How to Increase Profit with Online Programs   The last two years have changed the healthcare industry forever. Patients and clients are now comfortable accessing health services online and using technology. Something else has changed as well. Your clients are looking for MORE. Not just information and appointments, but real transformation. It's time to add a new revenue stream to your practice that will increase profits and better serve clients in 2022. Register Now If you want to: Work less & make more Continue to impact your community and clients Streamline and structure your services Take your time back This 5-day workshop will give you the exact systems that will take you there. Join online health education expert Stephanie Clairmont, MHSc, founder and CEO of The Leveraged Practice Inc. each day live at 11 am EST this week.  You'll learn how to add the right program model to your practice, structure your offer so clients want to buy, and have consistent new sales coming in each week. Register Now All training will be held in our exclusive Facebook group Leverage Your Practice with Online Programs. Each day Stephanie will teach the workshop live and give you action steps to work on. If you would like to get small group coaching and be able to ask Stephanie and the TLP team questions, sign up for our VIP experience. VIP includes:  4 group coaching sessions with Stephanie (Tuesday to Friday) A 30-minute 1-on-1 with TLP Lead Program Advisor Alexandra Access to the training and Q&A replay for 90 days  A copy of the workbook Register Now Register by Monday at 11:59 pm EST for just $47 (after that the price goes up to $197). If you have already signed up for this event, Register for VIP here.

Episode 185: Commercial fleets are looking for ways to save money and increase uptime. Many of our traditional methods of performing maintenance and repairs and getting parts are not as streamlined as they could be.  How can technology help us streamline these processes? Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy-Duty Parts Report may receive a small commission. Sponsors of this Episode: Want to look up parts but don't have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device. Looking for high-quality fuel injection for heavy-duty applications? Visit AMBACInternational.com/AftermarketSpecial Offer: Are you looking to purchase heavy-duty parts and get your commercial vehicle repaired? Get access to one of HDA Truck Pride's 750 locations across the United States and Canada. Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/BuyParts.

On today's lunch with Norm, we talk about the current supply chain situation for Amazon FBA sellers! Afolabi Oyerokun, Co-Founder of HONU Worldwide joins us today to give us in inside look at the global supply chain and what exactly is happening. Learn about China's increasing shipping cost, how the Russia-Ukraine war is affecting the wood and plastics industries, and the rising material costs of products and more. Afolabi has always been passionate about finding hidden treasures, haggling and negotiating prices. This obsession for finding high-quality products at bargain prices led him to help several 7-figure Amazon brands increase their profits immensely by buying intelligently in Chinese marketplaces. This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club In this episode, HONU Worldwide's Afolabi Oyerokun is here to talk about the the current supply chain situation for Amazon FBA sellers. Afolabi discusses China's increasing shipping cost, the Russian-Ukraine war, and the rising material costs of products and more. For over 20 years, Afolabi has been learning and developing the best logistics strategies, relationships and tactics to streamline and improve profitability for his clients. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, and Zee 

On today's lunch with Norm, we talk about the current state of eCommerce and eCommerce advertising! Connor Folley, Vice President of Jungle Scout joins us for another great episode. In this episode, we discuss how we got to where we are today with advertising on eCommerce platforms like Amazon! We also look at how sellers can compete against major brands with powerful tech and armies of agencies, and what does the future look like for brands?  Our guest is the Vice President at Jungle Scout. He is the former CEO and Co-Founder of Downstream, which was acquired by Jungle Scout in 2021. Connor previously worked at Amazon before co-founding Downstream in 2017. This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club In this episode, Jungle Scout's Vice President Connor Folley is here to talk about the current state of eCommerce and eCommerce advertising. Connor explores what the future of eCommerce is heading and how exactly sellers can compete against these major brands with powerful tech and armies of agencies? This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, and Zee 

Kelly Hill of DoneRight Vacation Rentals/Casago Mcall has forged deep ties with her community and enjoys a sterling reputation but regulations have still come knocking.  Her relationships give her a unique voice in the process and there is hope these decisions will be beneficial for the community and her business but the specter of unfair regulation always looms.  We spoke with Kelly before and after critical points in the process and put them together in this two part special episode.   Done Right Management: https://donerightmanagement.com Casago: www.casago.com VRMA Right to Rent: https://www.vrma.org/page/right-to-rent How to Save Your Vacation Rental Show: How to Save Your Vacation Rental Business on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com › podcast › how-to-save-you... Streamline: https://www.streamlinevrs.com Wheelhouse: https://www.usewheelhouse.com Noiseaware: https://noiseaware.com Rent Responsibly: https://www.rentresponsibly.org   This episode is brought you by PointCentral: https://www.pointcentral.com/vrmb/ the leaders in smart home automation, and Breezeway, https://www.breezeway.io/vrmbthe best in class property care and automations platform. Join VRMB Communities: https://www.vrmb.com/membership/

New World Medical, maker of the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve, continues to innovate and maintain a steady pipeline without the cachet that comes with big-name partnerships.CEO Bilal Khan spoke with OIS podcast host Rob Rothman, MD, about assuming the lead role at New World Medical from founder Dr. A. Mateen Ahmed—Bilal's father-in-law.While Dr. Ahmed and Bilal can “geek out” about glaucoma devices at the dinner table, it wasn't that way 12 years ago. Bilal joined New World Medical in 2008 after working in finance and as an actuary. His lack of a medical background served him well, however, as it forced him to deflect responsibility rather than wear all the hats.His core focus these days is to carry out the mission established by Dr. Ahmed: preserve and enhance vision by delivering innovation to benefit humanity through safe and effective medical devices. That mission involves five components:• Empowering surgeons• Expand access to care• Treat employees well• Donate 10% of profits to charity• Support employees to go on mission tripsThat five-ingredient recipe has led to three FDA approvals over the past three years. In addition to the popular Ahmed valve, the company's product line includes the KDB Glide for excisional goniotomy, the Ahmed ClearPath drainage devices, and most recently, the Streamline Surgical System, a single-use device for goniotomies.Listen to the podcast to hear Bilal and Rob talk about:• The newly launched Streamline system• How New World Medical has managed to stay private, and whether it will stay that way moving forward• The company's commercial strategy and why it's focused on glaucoma surgical• How Bilal balances market opportunity and mission—maintaining the company's charitable focus while meeting the needs of shareholders• Why there's little competition in the glaucoma valve space[Listen to the Podcast]

On today's lunch with Norm, we talk about the 7 areas eCommerce brands ignore until its too late! Evan Padgett of Stealth Venture Labs joins us for another great episode. In this episode, we discuss what happens when brands focus too much on growth. We also go through the 7 areas brands ignore while building their brand, but most importantly we discuss how to get your brand on the right path! Our guest is the Chief Operating Officer at Stealth Venture Labs, an e-commerce marketing firm, where he works with brands like Crocs, HelloFresh, and Factor 75. He has almost 20 years operating and marketing subscription commerce businesses and was the former CMO of Thrive Market during their hyper growth stage ($111M in funding) He's known to grow and mentor teams to scale businesses from startup to established concept. This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club In this episode, Stealth Venture Lab's Evan Padgett is here to talk about the 7 areas eCommerce brands ignore until its too late. Most importantly, we discuss how to get your brand on the right path. Evan was the former CMO of Thrive Market during their hyper growth stage ($111M in funding) and now the COO of Stealth Venture Lab. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, and Zee 

On today's Lunch With Norm, we talk about why eCommerce brands need a quiz funnel in 2022! Gen Furukawa of Prehook joins us for another great episode. In this episode, we discuss how to drive sales and engagement with eCommerce quizzes, why zero party data is your greatest advantage in eCommerce marketing, and how to achieve personalization at scale. Our guest is Co-Founder of Prehook, a leading quiz platform for Shopify merchants. Prior to Prehook, Our guest was part of the founding team and lead Marketing at Jungle Scout, the leading software for Amazon sellers. He has been in eCommerce for 10+ years, with the last 7 years in eCommerce SaaS and hosts the eCommerce marketing podcast, Cart Overflow. This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club In this episode, Prehook's Gen Furukawa is here to talk about why eCommerce brands need a quiz funnel in 2022. Find out how to drive sales and engagement with eCommerce quizzes. We walk through the goals of a quiz funnel and the importance of building your customer avatar. Gen was part of the founding team and lead Marketing at Jungle Scout, the leading software for Amazon sellers. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, and Zee 

On today's Lunch with Norm, we talk about the key secrets to selling on Amazon and scaling to success! Dr. Travis Zigler of Profitable Pineapple joins us for another great episode. In this episode, we discuss the big lie that most "course creators" are telling about selling on Amazon and what should really be done instead! We also talk about how audience building can help your Amazon sales and how you can create a protective moat around your Amazon listing for success. Our guest is a recovering optometrist turned eCommerce entrepreneur. He is the founder of Eye Love, whose mission is to heal 1,000,000 dry eye sufferers naturally with profits going to fund free clinics in Jamaica and the US. Due to the success of Eye Love, our guest and his team help businesses scale their Amazon sales and help increase brand clout. This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club In this episode, Profitable Pineapple's Dr. Travis Zigler is here to talk about the secrets to selling on Amazon and scaling to success. Find out about the big lie course creators are telling Amazon sellers. Learn how to really scale your business by using audience building and several other key strategies. Travis is the Founder of Eye Love and is a recovering optometrist turned eCommerce entrepreneur, helping brands scale their businesses. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, and Zee 

On today's episode of the RecruitingDaily Podcast, William Tincup speaks to Ed from Preciate about using virtual meetings to streamline HR recruitment.What's next for many of us is changing. Your company's ability to hire great talent is as important as ever – so you'll be ready for whatever's ahead. Whether you need to scale your team quickly or improve your hiring process, Greenhouse gives you the right technology, know-how and support to take on what's next.

Jim Edwards (https://www.thejimedwardsmethod.com) and Stew Smith discuss the creativity day that helps to not only focus your efforts on engaging content marketing but also streamlines the daily job taskings for the next several days.  Practice getting into a creative state with purpose and objectives vs. hoping creativity comes as a consequence of daily actions. Streamline your work life with a Creativity Day.  Also check out the Jim Edwards Premium - Access to Wizards, Scripts, and other tools / training for better sales copy and content marketing for your business at https://www.thejimedwardsmethod.  Don't forget the Facebook Group Sales Copy Writing and Content Marketing Hacks with Jim Edwards for a community of over 20,000 like-minded business owners https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks

This week I'm looking at the Williams F1 Team stripping the paint from their car to save weight and asking how can we apply the same process to our lives in pursuit of our goals?Follow me on Twitter:https://twitter.com/f1elvis...and Insta:https://instagram.com/f1elvisDownload our new SeedStream App for all your F1 news & content:https://www.seedstream.org/Buy my F1 book, The Mechanic, in all formats here:https://amazon.co.uk/Mechanic-Secret-...Thanks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode, You Will Discover…  Why decision making and overwhelm often lead to procrastination 3 powerful approaches to streamline systems and simplify your life Actionable steps for you to implement the concepts we discuss in your life today Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 123: The Learning Is In The Doing Episode 116: Declutter and Get Organized Part 1 Episode 117: Declutter and Get Organized Part 2 Episode 59: Simplify and Streamline Your Life Episode 43: How to Increase Your Efficiency with Batch Work

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A few clutter facts, to begin: Clutter can lead to decreased focus, confusion or tension. Clutter makes it more difficult to relax, both physically and mentally.  A disorganized space signals to your brain that your work is never done. Physical clutter bombards your brain with excessive stimulation. Taking the time to streamline your space and organize your life is practicing a very important form of self-care. Hello listeners, we've been feeling the "spring cleaning” vibe pulling us toward organizing so much recently. We've mentioned “organizing your space” as an anxiety tool in a few recent episodes, and a few of you have contacted us requesting more info on how to make this happen. Thanks for the suggestion! Today we're talking about getting organized, because clutter and mess are linked to negative emotions like confusion, tension, and irritability while an organized environment tends to produce positive emotions like calmness and a sense of well-being. An organized space helps you have an organized mind. An organized mind helps keep anxiety at bay.   Great news! We've re-upped our GRATITUDE GIVEAWAY for April! This is YOUR chance to win a FREE YEAR-LONG SUBSCRIPTION to the CALM app! Thank you to our longtime listener, Kenny, for sponsoring this give-away!  All you have to do to win is leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iTunes by the end of the month, just like SadieMac23 did last week. Thank you SadieMac23 for the 5 stars and for writing, “Love listening to the great advice they give every week!!” Love it, thank you. Or, if you've already kindly left us a review in the past, get a friend to leave a review and DM us a screenshot of it. Happy reviewing!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-full-of-wellness/id1506103423 Learn more on our website. https://www.soulfullofwellness.com Email questions & suggestions to SFOWpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @soul_full_of_wellness Follow us on Twitter @SFOWpod Follow Kaelynn on Instagram @coaching_with_kae Follow Kit on Instagram @breathe.relax.trust Thank you to Nick Serena, from Astro Inn, for our theme music!

Charlotte Isaac is a Business Operations Consultant who helps overwhelmed and overworked entrepreneurs build customized solutions so they can serve their clients better, automate busywork, and feel confident in their business. Blessed with a travel bug herself, Charlotte leads by example, having designed her own business in a way that allows plenty of space to enjoy life with her husband, both in their hometown of Sydney, Australia and around the world.   In this episode, we talk about how Charlotte often sees service providers missing opportunities to create a referral engine by exceeding their clients' expectations with a stellar client experience. Charlotte is sharing how to create a referral-worthy client experience, so you can build your businesses with more ease.   Listen in to learn how to: → Personalize your automated check-ins & planning moments to surprise & delight throughout your contract → Streamline offboarding to make testimonials & referrals easy (and have clients wanting to onboard again) → Design a welcome packet to communicate your process, set expectations, and anticipate FAQs   CONNECT WITH SHANA Learn more about working with Shana - https:// shanadewitt.com Join the Magnetic Entrepreneur Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/themagneticentrepreneur/   CONNECT WITH CHARLOTTE Website: http://charlotteisaac.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlotteisaachq/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlotteisaachq FREE ‘7 Steps to Automation' course: https://charlotteisaac.com/magnetic

On today's lunch with Norm, we talk about influencer marketing for Amazon Sellers!  Gracey Ryback of Dealcheats joins us on the podcast! In this episode, we find out about the keys to succeeding on Amazon Live and Tiktok. Learn how to build a great relationship with a seller and an influencer and what Amazon Sellers are doing wrong from the point of view of an influencer. Gracey is a social media influencer, award-winning Amazon Live creator, and influencer marketing expert. She has generated over multiple 7-figures of revenue for Amazon sellers and brands in the past year and has been streaming with the Amazon Live program as an A-list creator.  With her community of over a million followers on TikTok, she shares the best Amazon deals and products across 7 different platforms This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more. For More information visit https://Startup.club In this episode, social media influencer Gracey Ryback is here to talk about  influencer marketing for Amazon Sellers. Find out about the keys to succeeding on Amazon Live and TikTok and why sellers should think about influencers in 2022. Gracey is a social media influencer, award-winning Amazon Live creator, and influencer marketing expert. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, and Zee 

On today's lunch with Norm, we talk about 4 key performance indicators of your Amazon business!  Danan Coleman and Philip Jepsen of ManageByStats joins us on the podcast! In this episode, we find out the 4 main KPIs of running and an Amazon business and why most sellers don't actually know their profit. Also, find out how knowing your numbers allows you to better manage your business! Philip Jepsen is the Founder and CEO of the ManageByStats. Philip is the Founder of multiple brands selling on Amazon and Shopify, as well as wholesaling to distributors. Our second guest, Danan Coleman, started his Amazon journey with is wife in 2010. He jumped on board with the ManageByStats team in 2018 and heads the strategic partnerships and brand development section of the organization. This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club In this episode, ManageByStats' Danan Coleman and Philip Jepsen is here to talk about 4 key performance indicators of your Amazon business. Find out how knowing your numbers allows you to better manage your business and the importance of knowing you numbers! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, and Zee 

On today's lunch with Norm, we talk about new ways of doing of product research and launches in 2022!  Alina Vlaic of AZ Ranks joins us for another great episode. In this episode, we discuss the keys to proper product research in 2022 and we discuss the new strategies you need for a successful launch. Also, find out the new channels sellers should consider to move into? Our guest started her Amazon journey as a seller on the EU marketplace. She made her way to North America and launched her first 3PL brand which changed her life. Alina helps Amazon sellers along every stage of their business with customized ranking, launching services and more. She's run thousands of product launches over the last 3 years and  helped  thousands of sellers do better on Amazon and Walmart. This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club In this episode, AZRank's Alina Vlaic talks about the new ways of doing of product research and launches in 2022. Find out the new channels sellers should consider to move into and new strategies you need for a successful launch. Alina has run thousands of product launches over the last 3 years and helped thousands of sellers do better on Amazon and Walmart. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, and Zee 

Clothing manufacturing is a complex process requiring the coordination of many components from multiple locations around the world.  With supply chain issues causing disrputions to delivery schedules it is important to look at the entire manufacturing process and identify efficiencies.  In this episode, Stars Design Group CEO, Bret Schnitker and Chief Strategy Officer, Emily Lane share ways to streamline the clothing manufacturing process through sourcing, dying, fabric treatments, trims and factory production.  Email ClothingCoulture@StarsIntl.net to receive the download on country efficiencies. For more information: VISIT us ONLINE: starsdesigngroup.com LIKE us on FACEBOOK: facebook.com/clothingcoulture FOLLOW us on TWITTER: twitter.com/starscoulture FOLLOW our INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/starsdesigngroup

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In today's Federal Newscast, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expands online filing to those with DACA status.

On today's lunch with Norm, we are doing things a little different. Today, Kelsey Farrar, the Producer of Lunch with Norm & son of Norm is in the hot seat to talk about working with family in business. Hayden Farrar, also known as the "Producer of the People" joins in on the conversation to share his perspective. In this episode, learn the behind scenes of Lunch with Norm Podcast and how this family business came about. We also talk about how the team has been able to manage expectations and the challenges & successes when working with family. Kelsey enjoys connecting with new people and giving voices to micro-brands who are looking to make a meaningful impact in their industry. Along with Lunch With Norm, Kelsey is the brand strategist for Private Label Legion. This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club In this episode, Lunch with Norm's very own Kelsey Farrar is here to talk about working with family in business. Learn the behind scenes of Lunch with Norm Podcast and how this family business came about. We also talk about how the Lunch with Norm team has been able to manage expectations and the challenges & successes when working with family. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, and Zee 

On today's lunch with Norm, we talk about competing and winning against Amazon sellers in China. Jon Elder is the Founder of Black Label Advisors and joins us for another great episode. In this episode, find out the best pricing strategies for competing with Chinese sellers. Also, learn how USA sellers can outcompete the Chinese competition and learn how you can combat against black hat tactics! Jon Elder currently runs Black Label Advisor, an Amazon centric consultancy focused solely on helping sellers and brand owners expand their reach on the platform and grow their business. Clients come to him from all over the world for advice ranging from listing audits to solving logistical issues. This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club In this episode, Black Label Advisors' Jon Elder is here to talk about competing and winning against Amazon sellers in China. Find out the best pricing strategies for competing with Chinese sellers. Also, learn how you can combat against black hat tactics! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, and Zee 

On today's lunch with Norm, we look at how how to make Amazon worth while in 2022. Brett Bercaw is the Founder of FBA Excel and joins us for another great episode. In this episode, find out what core set of systems are needed to win on Amazon to succeed. Learn how you can minimize risk on Amazon for those without a lot of capital. Also, Brett takes us through his innovative Google Sheets designed to help Amazon Sellers. After getting tired of the grind of climbing the corporate ladder, Brett quit his job and started his very first Amazon brand. He recently sold his brand for a nice chunk of change and is now focused on building more brands while helping other sellers scale theirs using some innovative google sheets based tools. This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club In this episode,  FBA Excel's Brett Bercaw is here to look at how how to make Amazon worth while in 2022. Find out what core set of systems needed to win on Amazon are and how you can minimize risk on Amazon for those without a lot of capital. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, and Zee 

Alongside being co-founders of Studio Ninja, a photography business software and mobile app that has helped thousands of photographers across seventy-two countries, Chris is an award-winning wedding photographer & Yuan is an award-winning art director and user experience designer.Studio Ninja is now the world's highest-rated studio management software for photographers & helps you to streamline your business, eliminate paperwork and get your time back. This episode is jam-packed full of lots of top tips to keep your business working whilst you enjoy doing what you love. 

Episode #220. “Storytelling is our oldest form of communication. Studies show that parts of the brain literally light up when stories are being told and that people tend to absorb information better. With a story, it's an easier pill to swallow.”So HOW do we tell stories that captivate and convert our communities? That is why I invited Marisa Corcoran to join us! I'm a big fan of frameworks, but with storytelling, sometimes frameworks can be too stifling or complicated. Marisa's approach, the story strip-down method makes it easy to figure out which stories to tell and how to tell them! PLUS…I ever-so-bravely volunteered to workshop a story using this method! You can hear us in real-time working through it and bringing it to life! In This Episode You'll Learn:The must-have tool to help streamline (and uplevel) your copyMarisa's philosophy on copy (hint: it's EVERYTHING!)The actor-training technique you can apply to your own storytelling The step-by-step framework for telling compelling stories that convert! How to figure out which stories to tellFavorite Quotes“Copy isn't the icing on the cake. It is the cake. It's the butter, the flour, the eggs. It's how all these other things that we want to make come to life in our business happen.”“Storytelling is our oldest form of communication. Studies show that parts of the brain literally light up when stories are being told and that people tend to absorb information better. With a story, it's an easier pill to swallow.”“Writing is a skill that'll really serve you no matter what stage you're in. Especially if you don't want to hand your work over to a copywriter, at some point, you're going to be more well-versed in your own voice and what you want it to sound like and have a way better relationship with that.”More about Marisa:Ready to discover what to say and how to say it to magnetically attract your dream clients? Then you need Marisa Corcoran in your corner...In addition to writing the words that get landing pages converting at 60% (or higher!) and crafting personality-filled emails, Marisa helps coaches and creatives craft their uncopyable message inside her signature program, The Copy Confidence Society.Marisa lives in Atlanta with an M.F.A. from Harvard University. When not click-clacking on her laptop, you can find Marisa analyzing a Real Housewives episode like it's government policy and consuming inappropriate amounts of Nutrageous bars.Find Marisa:WebsiteFacebookInstagram

In this episode, you will learn several ideas for setting up systems and learning what works best for you in your writing process. Links mentioned: Video on how to organize your computer files: https://www.facebook.com/christianbookacademy/videos/848819582302598/ Writing Wheel free eBook: https://trainingauthors.com/writingwheel/ Move Forward in God's Call to Write If you don't have a copy yet, get your copy of our new book Kingdom Writers so that you can move forward in God's call to write in your life here: https://trainingauthors.com/book

How many times have you considered going into short term rentals as a property manager? Short-term and vacation rentals are enticing, but they can also be an intimidating niche for newcomers.  Today's guest is Alex Jarbo, short-term rental developer and manager and CEO of Sargon Investments.He is the host of the Youtube Channel called Alex Builds where he teaches the ins and outs of short-term development and management. You'll Learn… [01:08] Starting out in the Short-Term Rental World [08:04] Useful Tools for Managing Short-Term Rentals [12:13] Virtual Guidebooks: Providing a Unique Experience to Guests [15:42] Dealing with Common Issues in Short-Term Rentals [18:32] Some Extra Tips from Pro Short-Term Rental Manager Alex [23:06] The Shifts in the Industry Since COVID [25:34] Where to go to Learn More! Tweetables “And anytime I talk to someone they're like, "I don't know where to start investing." I was like, just start in your backyard.” “It's easier to rent out these unique properties compared to, say, something like a normal condo or something.” “I like the property to be an experience in itself on top of the city that the people are visiting for the attraction.” “I talk to a couple of people a week then it's like, is it too late to invest in short term rentals? Like, no. It's not. Invest and manage both.” Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive TalkRoute Referral Link Transcript [00:00:00] Alex: I talk to a couple of people a week then it's like, is it too late to invest in short term rentals? Like, no, it's not. Invest and manage both. [00:00:06] Jason: Alright, welcome DoorGrow Hackers to the #DoorGrowShow! If you are a property management entrepreneur that wants to add doors, make a difference, increase revenue, help others, impact lives, and you're interested in growing your business and life, and you are open to doing things a bit differently, then you are a DoorGrow Hacker. DoorGrow Hackers love the opportunities, daily variety, unique challenges, and freedom that property management brings. Many in real estate think you're crazy for doing it. You think they're crazy for not because you realize that property management is the ultimate high trust gateway to real estate deals, relationships and residual income.  [00:00:44] At DoorGrow, we are on a mission to transform property management businesses and the business owners. We want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. I'm your host, property management growth expert Jason Hull, the founder and CEO of DoorGrow. Now let's get into the show.  [00:01:08] And today's guest is Alex, Alex Jarbo. Am I saying your last name right?  [00:01:13] Alex: Yup. [00:01:14] Jason: I did? Okay. I didn't know if it was like a soft, "h" sounding 'j' or something. So Alex, welcome to the show. You have a company called Sargon investments. You do a lot of cool Airbnb stuff. So I'm really excited to have you on as a guest. I think the Airbnb market is of interest to a lot of my clients and a lot of property managers. It's heating up. There's more interest growing. So, maybe to get started: tell us a little bit about your background and how you kind of got into dealing with rental properties. [00:01:48] Alex: Yeah, absolutely. So I was originally, I served about four and a half years in the Marine Corps. And then I had gotten to a point where I just wanted to branch out and sort of do my own thing outside of the military. So, got out, and then the day I got out of the military, I actually moved down to where I live here in Asheville. Prior to that, I spent a couple months trying to figure out like where I wanted to move. I'm originally from Detroit, Michigan. And I wanted to get into short-term rentals. That was sort of the niche that I had chosen inside real estate. So when I moved here, got my real estate license, helped some people purchase and sell properties, but I saw a lot of people purchasing short term rentals that would just come to me. [00:02:26] So I decided to purchase my first one or at least start to purchase my first one. And I originally wanted to use my VA loan and purchase like a duplex or a triplex, live in one, and rent the other couple out on Airbnb. But what I realized really quickly was that like it was just very difficult, even back then in 2017 to find good, cash flowing short-term rentals that weren't completely out of my budget at the time. So after maybe like three months of looking and getting outbid a lot, I decided to build my first short-term rental. And on top of a building I decided to take over the, uh, management. So that's where I decided to both start a development company and start a management company. And that one property turned into two, two turned into four that we're developing, and now we're developing 10 and then working on like a boutique resort. [00:03:13] But yeah, that's the sort of the short of where I'm at now is just focusing on putting together these like boutique resort developments. And then we self manage in house. [00:03:24] Jason: Awesome. So a lot of property managers listening might think "I would like to be an investor and maybe get some of my own." I know some of my clients dabble a little bit just in their own investments. Even if they manage long-term rentals, they want to get more into AirBNB. So why don't we approach that topic first? Like getting into it, you do some things that are a little bit different than the typical Airbnb investor. And one of which being cabins. So I'm really curious about this idea of: why cabins? [00:03:59] Alex: So this is prior to COVID. My whole idea was like-- right now we invest in mountain communities, but every market has their own little area. And anytime I talk to someone they're like, "I don't know where to start investing." I was like, just start in your backyard. If you live in a Metro area, like a lot of areas, you're going to be renting out, like say condos, or you're going to be renting out apartments or something just cause you're in a busy metro city. I like to ask them like "where in your city or the market that you live in-- where do people like to take weekend vacations, maybe an hour to two away from you driving wise? [00:04:29] And that's sort of the market that I recommend people sort of go into. People are fine with driving say like 15- 20 minutes away from like a Metro city up to an hour in some cases. So like a good example of that is like people in New York, like New York city are going to travel maybe two hours. They're used to traveling two hours north to vacation, same thing with, say like in California on the west coast. People in San Diego are pretty used to going up to Big Bear Lake and taking that drive. Land prices are going to be cheaper.  [00:04:59] You can also host some like, not parties, but like bigger-- you can host more people in some of these larger cabins and you have more control on the design and that's sort of the thing we really focus on is focusing on developing unique cabins, whether it be a frames, really nice log cabins... we're, we're dabbling in like tree houses. It's just difficult to find like financing on those right now. The reason we gravitated towards cabins over something like purchasing a condo in a Metro city is we have more control over the design, which just plays into the marketing. It's easier to rent out these unique properties compared to say like something like a normal condo or something where it's a little bit more difficult to differentiate yourself to like the condo next door or something. [00:05:41] Jason: So it sounds like some of the key things you look at is proximity: like pick an area that's nearby. It needs to be something kind of where people take vacations and then novelty seems to be an aspect to this. Like cabins are a novel thing in the mountain area and making it somehow unique or different or stand out.  [00:05:59] Alex: Yeah, absolutely. And it's like, what I always like to say is: say, if you're not developing the property and you're coming into it, you want something unique about the property. I like the property to be an experience in itself on top of the city that the people are visiting for the attraction. So like, if you're looking at a market that has its attractions, but at the same time, it's like you sort of get rid of the seasonality part of it a little bit when the property itself is an experience in itself,  [00:06:24] Jason: Mmm, yeah, good point. The property kind of needs to be its own event or its own thing. Yeah. Cool. So let's shift gears and talk about property managers that might want to get into this game of targeting people. Like you have a portfolio or a small portfolio of investments that they can maybe get on as clients and what that might look like. And then maybe one of the things I think you're really good at is the technology. And so we could chat maybe a little bit about that.  [00:06:55] Alex: Yeah, for managers who are looking, before this, we were talking about like a lot of long-term managers are sort of starting to dabble in the short-term rental game. It sounds intimidating, but it's not as intimidating as it sounds. There's a lot of technology out there right now, plugins and then also CRMs that make the process pretty seamless. Depending on how many properties you have in the portfolio, you really don't need boots on the ground. It might in terms of like having a property manager in an area. Again, I would focus on one market at a time.  [00:07:25] But you can get away with a part-time maintenance person. The most important part is probably going to be your cleaning crew, and that's going to be up to you. There's pros and cons to either hiring your own, like managing the cleaning in-house or teaming up with a local cleaning crew in the area that can handle the cleaning stuff. Which again, the cleaning is definitely like-- I look at my cleaning crew as almost the manager of the properties themselves, because they're there at least twice a week or at least once a week, depending on what the booking looks like. So they see what needs to be replaced, what's damaged. If anything is damaged, they send me a picture directly, which I send directly to either Airbnb, VRBO, or wherever the property's listed.  [00:08:04] So the technology piece is going to be huge. And it, again, it's all dependent on how big you are. If you have 10 cabins, you can probably get away with, there are messaging plugins where it's like, I would say 80% of your messaging is automated. And then you can hire virtual assistants to sort of take over the other 20% of the messaging where it's like specific questions that are asked or say, if they're calling or something. [00:08:26] Jason: So the cleaning crew is almost your inspection crew. Like they're doing somewhat of an inspection as well, not just coming in and cleaning. So they're identifying issues, submitting things to your maintenance team or your system for maintenance. And then you need people that are managing that. And then you've got VAs that can help facilitate some of these things happening right? [00:08:48] Alex: Right. [00:08:49] Jason: What are some of the actual technological tools that you utilize that help you to systemize the business and make things simple for yourself?  [00:08:58] Alex: The first one is-- and I'll talk about maybe four or five tools here. The first one is going to be a tool and a company called StayFi. And I've talked about this tool so much now that I've recommended it to anyone looking to get into short-term rentals. StayFi is essentially a little disk that plugs in the back of the router. And what that does, is it email captures any guests that's using your internet. That 1. Protects you from if the guest is doing anything illegal on your internet, which might happen. But 2. It captures everyone's email in the cabin.  [00:09:29] So, you're essentially taking digital marketing principles and applying it to brick and mortar business, which is the short-term rental stuff. Which is a little difficult to do, but if you can master that part, you can essentially capture your customers. So StayFi. Imagine like you're walking into a Starbucks, you walk into an airport and you have to enter in your email address to be able to get access to the wifi. It's the same idea here, but it's geared towards short-term rentals.  [00:09:52] So from there we use MailChimp to push out marketing emails, but we push out maybe seasonal emails, like three or four emails a year just saying, "Hey," like "this season's coming up" or "Valentine's day is coming up. Would you like to book with us?" [00:10:04] Originally, when you're starting off, you can just put your Airbnb link directly in there. But as a manager who wants to build a bigger short-term rental business, you can use this to sort of take people off of Airbnb, VRBO where they book initially with the short-term rental sites, but then you can build a platform on the backend to sort of capture direct bookings where you're not paying both. The guest is not paying the processing fees. And then same thing with the host. You're saving money on that end where you're sort of-- you have more control over the guests, which is what we realized is very important.  [00:10:38] Jason: Yeah. So you're shifting from just traffic that's fed to you by Airbnb and you're taking that traffic so that it doesn't always have to come back through that and creating your own traffic. It's traffic you own now.  [00:10:50] And for those emails that you capture, do you have any, like, even anecdotal data or information on how many rebook at the same property? Is that common? [00:11:00] Alex: It is pretty common. I don't have exact numbers on that. But we do see a boost in booking say like a couple days after we've pushed the email out. Right now we're still working on building out the backend platform.  [00:11:13] We're just pushing them directly back through Airbnb right now. But like, companies like Airbnb and VRBO have metrics that show like, "Hey, this person has rebooked with you this many times." And then people who are looking to get into more of an advanced system, we use Streamline, or we're going to be using Streamline. vacation, rental software is top of the line where you can syndicate all the top short-term rental sites, and then it sort of syndicates all the messaging too that comes from the different sites. So you have one platform which I really recommend doing. Like, if someone is coming up to a manager and saying, "Hey, I want to take over your property. What can you do for me?" The first thing I recommend is always: are they just on one platform? If they're just on Airbnb, if they're just on VRBO, there's already room for growth there by just putting it on a couple other platforms or putting more eyes on your property. [00:12:00] Jason: Yeah. Very cool. So Streamline for syndication is one of the things. You mentioned MailChimp for getting emails out periodically do your list or some sort of newsletter. What other tools are you using to kind of simplify the business?  [00:12:13] Alex: Right now, a digital guidebook is very effective. We like to essentially plan-- I sort of stole this idea. My wife and I had a vacation in Taloon beach on a resort. And when we arrived, the resort had practically planned our trip for us, where it's like, "Hey, if you want to do a cave diving trip, this is this. If you want it, this is what your day would look like. If you wanted to go visit the pyramids, this is what your day is going to look like. If you just want a chill day and just want to go visit restaurants, this is what your day could look like."  [00:12:43] So we did the same thing there where we plan maybe three to four days. Like here we have like over a hundred breweries in the city, so we do like a brewery day. We do a hiking day. We do a waterfall chasing day, and it's like all that's in the digital guidebook where you could put links to different things in the digital guidebook. And it's just sent out. The link is sent out with the check-in instructions. Same thing with you can get with local restaurants or local providers and be like, "Hey, can you give me like a 10% discount, and then I'll put it in my digital guide book where the guests can use almost like a QR code where you can just generate a QR code. Yeah.  [00:13:15] Jason: So for the digital guidebook, is this just like a Google document or is this like..? [00:13:21] Alex: We use a company called Hostfully. And Hostfully is specifically a short-term rental, digital guidebook. [00:13:28] Jason: Host fully?  [00:13:30] Alex: Yeah, Hostfully. Host and then F U L L Y. Yeah.  [00:13:33] Jason: Okay. Great. [00:13:34] Alex: Pretty cheap too, man. It's like, I think it's like 15, $20 a month per property.  [00:13:38] Jason: Got it. And so what advantages does Hostfully give you over just throwing it in a Google document, for example?  [00:13:45] Alex: The templates are super easy to use. You can also track like how many people are actually looking at it. I mean, I would say the templates, and then also, Hostfully does have a backend system just like Streamline. So. Streamline I believe it's a minimum of 15 properties if you're just starting off. Hostfully I believe is like $25 a month per property. Where it's the same type of syndication CRM, where it pushes out to the other short-term rental sites. So you can sync those two together.  [00:14:11] Jason: Got it. Yeah. I had a software company on one of my previous episodes. They were showcasing TripAngle. Tripangle.com. And he was talking about how they like reduce all the fees, connected Airbnb and all this stuff. So. Pretty cool. It might be worth listeners checking out that and checking out tripangle.com. I think he had mentioned something about Streamline the last time I talked to this gentleman too. So, some connections. [00:14:37] Alex: Streamline's a company standard. It's been around before Airbnb. Before VRBO blew up too. People forget like short-term rentals is not a new idea. It's just the access Airbnb has made it so much easier and VRBO too. Short-term rentals have been around for a very long time where people have to pick up a phone and book So like, I mean, people aren't missing the boat on that. I talk to a couple of people a week then it's like, is it too late to invest in short term rentals? [00:15:04] Like, no, it's not. Invest and manage both. It's continuing to grow, especially with COVID like people sort of stepped away from hotels a little bit, and they're more comfortable driving out a little further out where it's like, would you rather pay an extra $1500 to stay an actual house compared to a hotel? And same thing with like some of the larger properties that we manage. It's like we have families instead of booking, maybe two or three hotel rooms, they're just going to book one house and it almost comes out to be the same price.  [00:15:31] Jason: Nice. Yeah. For large groups it's hard to beat, you know, if you're doing a family reunion or something like that. It's pretty difficult. You're talking a whole bunch of hotel rooms or you get a 10 bedroom house. So, [00:15:42] Alex: One thing going back to the tools that just came to mind. This has helped us a lot when it comes to-- cause we are in a very strict short-term rental market in terms of like laws and zoning and everything. And one of the things that's helped us a lot. And this can help a lot of the managers who are looking to get into the space is using a company called NoiseAware and stacking that with a company called Party Squasher. And we mainly use NoiseAware compared to Party Squasher. You can combine the two but NoiseAware sort of, it hears-- it doesn't listen to everything. It doesn't listen into conversations, but it monitors the decibel level inside of the property.  [00:16:17] So if the guests are being way too loud or screaming since you get their phone number at booking, even if it's through Airbnb or VRBO, they get an immediate text message "Hey, you're being too loud. Could you please like quiet down?" Or something like that. Maybe a little bit more tactful than that. But that's been a very powerful tool for us and especially approaching the county. It's like the biggest thing neighbors think about is like, oh my God, when they think Airbnb they think like, oh my God, there's gonna be just parties next door all the time. So.  [00:16:44] Jason: Right. Destroy the neighborhood.  [00:16:46] Alex: Right.  [00:16:47] Jason: So, yeah, that's pretty interesting. So they get a text message. Do they reply to this and do you see their messages? Or like, what the hell? You know,  [00:16:55] Alex: But what we do, there's like a whole list of things. So Stayfi, what I mentioned earlier also allows you to see how many devices are connected to the wifi. So. [00:17:06] Jason: Right, so if there's like a thousand, you know there's some rager going on. [00:17:09] Alex: Granted, you might have your laptop. Like one guest will have a phone, a laptop, So two, three devices, maybe an iPad too, a tablet. But if like the property sleeps six people and there's 30 people attached to the wifi. [00:17:21] We also have like an outdoor facing camera just at the driveway too. So say if we do get a say, cause we can set it up to where we get the noise notification as well. So from there, we just look at our cameras and say, oh, okay. There's 50 cars in the parking lot, and this place sleeps six people. And then from there, we can either text "Hey, like you're not supposed to have..." or we can reach out to Airbnb directly. We've never really dealt with that issue, but the systems are in place just to make sure. [00:17:48] Jason: And it's largely probably the screening process at the outset that you have in place to prevent that. Right. So you mentioned NoiseAware you couple it sometimes with Party Squasher, is that what you said?  [00:17:59] Alex: I personally haven't used it, but some other guests have recommended it to me. I haven't-- I have almost no experience in that, but I've seen it a lot mentioned on different short term rental podcasts and some of the books that I've read too. [00:18:10] Jason: Okay. Cool.  [00:18:11] Alex: I Don't know what it does on the backend but...  [00:18:13] Jason: Yeah, I don't either. Okay, cool. But it probably prevents parties, which is probably a big concern, like, parties happening, the NoiseAware and the Party Squasher. All right. Cool. Any other tools or systems that you utilize in managing your rentals to make sure things go smoothly. [00:18:32] Alex: Going back to the cleaning crew just a good line of communication is very important. Making sure that you are choosing a cleaning crew or cleaning company that can grow with you. A lot of the time, you don't want to be teaching your cleaning crew how to clean short-term rentals because what I realized initially, and just with the labor shortage that's happening right now is a lot of people, like my cleaning crew stopped taking on new clients, not new properties, just new clients. [00:18:58] It's difficult to try to switch the mindset of approaching a cleaner that takes care of properties. Say for just cleaning people's properties like our property manager or our cleaning crew specifically deals in short-term rentals, a company that is used to turning a property two, three times a week if need be.  [00:19:17] Another thing I'd recommend is-- it might affect your bottom line a little bit, but it might outweigh the amount of time that you put on a specific property. Because of COVID, we stopped taking on one day bookings, which we were taking a lot of, one day bookings prior to COVID and that sort of just came out of my cleaning crew couldn't handle the work from the one day bookings, but what I realized is looking back, we've been doing that for four or five months since we stopped taking one day bookings, a lot of our problems, a lot of our questions, a lot of our bandwidth was taken up by one day guests. And I sorta understand it's like a lot of the times they were just coming in at like, say 8, 9, 10 PM. And they have to check in at 10:00 AM the next day. They don't really get to enjoy the property too much. You get those late night texts a lot too, from the one day guests compared to a guest staying 3, 4, 5, sometimes a week with you. [00:20:10] Sometimes those are the quietest guests where you don't hear anything from them. Maybe a couple of questions here and there. But what I saw was a lot of my issues, a lot of my people requesting refunds or whatever was coming from one day guests. So for people who are already in the short-term rental space, I'd play around to see. And what I also realized too, was like, sometimes that one day guest will book in the center of the week on the Wednesday, which blocks someone from booking that entire week. So if someone's in the short term rental space play around with seeing, maybe just do it with one property and see how the property is affected.  [00:20:42] You might get a better tenant in there which is what we saw a better tenant by booking two, three days minimum compared to a one day. And what I also saw with if you're booking on Airbnb or VRBO, is the algorithm sort of adjusts based off that request of only accepting two or three-day bookings. They'll try to play with your schedule to show it to people who are only trying to book three days and sort of, like for most of our properties are fully booked up with no one day gaps in the schedule right now, after we've switched over from not taking one day bookings. [00:21:16] Jason: Yeah, that's interesting. I would imagine that would be really effective. Plus if you're able to get two and three day bookings to fill it up for the most part, you probably rather than a bunch of one days, you're probably between a one day and a three day. For example, you probably have similar operational costs. [00:21:34] Alex: That's been huge. And that's sort of just came that we discovered that by accident. Also, one of my mentors had told me, like we were operating for the first year, we were operating at like a hundred percent occupancy and he's like, "your prices aren't high enough. You shouldn't be at a hundred percent occupancy." And that rings true for any type of real estate asset. It's like, if you're at a hundred percent occupancy or hundred percent booked... [00:21:53] Jason: yeah. You haven't hit the limit yet on what you could get. [00:21:55] Alex: Right.  [00:21:56] Jason: If you're at a hundred percent,  [00:21:57] Alex: If it's multi family, self storage, whatever. It's like, if you're at a hundred percent, you got to raise your prices. [00:22:01] Jason: Yeah what's the occupancy rate you go for now instead of aiming for a hundred percent.  [00:22:07] Alex: So we raised our rates by 30%, if we can stick to the 85%, which is, I mean, if you look at like companies that look at like what to price your property as like rdna.co is probably another good a good tool for the audience that sort of helps you price out what the short-term rental will rent for rdna.co they look at if a property is anything over 75% that's looked at, like you're in a higher percentile compared to anything below that. [00:22:35] This is getting on the development side when we develop our properties, we underwrite them as long-term rentals. Just in case, if the zoning ever changed in the city, that it's an extra fail safe, it's an exit. That's worst case scenarios. If we have to book it out, has a long-term rental. It can cover the debt service and the expenses. If we need it.  [00:22:54] Jason: Smart. Yeah. I know when COVID hit, the short-term rental game got pretty damaged in the short term, right? And there was a lot of people like trying to shift and shuffle and get their properties into the long-term space.  [00:23:06] Alex: What I saw too is I had talked to someone. I realized that this was different. We use the term vacation rental and short-term rental pretty interchangeably, but sometimes people look at that as differently. If you're looking at the definitions of what I'm about to explain right now, vacation rentals is what I'm in right now. Sometimes short-term rentals can be looked at like 30 day plus stays, but not over six months. During COVID a lot of people were renting out to traveling nurses and they're still doing that is they're renting out to traveling nurses. Say you're not in a market where you have all these properties. You might be close to a very large hospital. [00:23:40] If you're close to a large hospital, you can go. There are short-term rental sites that are specifically geared towards nurses. And that's a lot of hosts sort of pivoted towards that during, when they weren't allowed to do short-term rentals. But the 30 day plus stay is a gray area. Almost all cities and counties cannot regulate short-term rentals for 30 days plus which is interesting. A lot of people are making good money just on that route.  [00:24:06] Jason: Yeah. I've talked to some property managers. One property manager mentioned that they do a lot of that extended stay it's in the short term sort of space, but they get a lot of people from overseas that are coming over that need a place to stay in the interim or they're coming for some sort of work thing, you know, they might be maybe from India coming to work for a tech firm or some of these things, and they need an extended place to stay for a few months while they're doing some sort of training, you know, things like that. And so, yeah, that can be a very profitable business. They're getting a lot more money than the standard rate on a property.  [00:24:43] Alex: And you had mentioned COVID. It'll be interesting to-- I've seen different projections on like once international travel really starts to pick up again. Prices or occupancy might drop, but it's going to be interesting to see, every market's going to be different, how that plays out because a lot of people did start using. They picked up Airbnb and VRBO during COVID where it's like, instead of staying in a hotel, they decided to book through Airbnb and VRBO for the first time. So it'd be interesting to see if those people, if the occupancy and the rates sort of stay the same once, international travel picks back up. [00:25:16] Jason: Yeah, that will be interesting. Well, cool. This has been really insightful and I'm sure those that are kind of dabbling or just getting into the short-term rental game will have picked up some cool ideas and some cool tips. Anything else that you think they might be interested in or that we could point out to property managers? [00:25:34] Alex: Yeah. I talk a lot about this stuff on my YouTube channel too. Alex Builds it's a little logo of a blue tree house. If they want to sort of dive deeper into the management side of it and the tool side they can check that out. And then also my website, Sargoninvestments.com they can, if they can't find that YouTube channel, they could find it through there too. [00:25:51] Jason: Awesome. Cool, Alex, I appreciate you coming on the show and thanks for sharing so many of your knowledge and insights, and I wish you continued success in your short-term game.  [00:26:03] Alex: Perfect. Thanks, Jason. [00:26:04] Jason: You bet. All right. Cool. Check him out on YouTube. He's got a cool little YouTube channel you know, going over investments short-term rentals. He talks about some cool ideas. Lending loans like how to play the game of short-term rentals. So check him out on YouTube. And for those that are interested in growing their property management business, be sure to check us out at doorgrow.com we're here to support you and your growth. We're especially really good at helping you not just add a bunch of doors without spending a bunch of money on marketing. [00:26:34] And we are helping. We have short-term rental clients, you know, in our program. Long-term rental clients are our most common target audience that we're helping build out their portfolio. But we also are helping on the operational side to be able to streamline the business and to become the entrepreneur that can run and have a team that makes your life easier so that you have more freedom, more fulfillment, more contribution, which means you're making a difference and doing things you really feel good about, and more support. And so if you feel like you're kind of scarce on those things, I call those the four reasons and you're really frustrated and you're banging your head against the wall with your team, then reach out. We can support you and help you in that. [00:27:17] You might be a really good candidate for our DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind which is really awesome. So anyway, check this out. And for those that are listening to this on iTunes or on YouTube, be sure to also join our free Facebook community, which you can get to by going to doorgrowclub.com and until next time to our mutual growth. Bye everyone. [00:27:42] You just listened to the #DoorGrowShow. We are building a community of the savviest property management entrepreneurs on the planet in the DoorGrowClub. Join your fellow DoorGrow Hackers at doorgrowclub.com. Listen, everyone is doing the same stuff. SEO, PPC, pay per lead content, social direct mail, and they still struggle to grow!  [00:28:09] At DoorGrow, we solve your biggest challenge: getting deals and growing your business. Find out more at doorgrow.com. Find any show notes or links from today's episode on our blog doorgrow.com, and to get notified of future events and news subscribe to our newsletter at doorgrow.com/subscribe. [00:28:30] Until next time, take what you learn and start DoorGrow Hacking your business and your life.

In today's episode, you'll learn from Annie Franceschi, a branding consultant, and business coach. Her business is Greatest Story Creative, and she works with consultants, coaches, and service business owners to help them brand and grow their greatest businesses.She shares marketing and branding wisdom throughout the ENTIRE episode and helpful resources to enhance your brand and make it easier to grow your business. Most importantly, we discuss how to not burn out as you grow your brand and business.About Annie:Annie Franceschi is a former Disney storyteller, bestselling author, six-figure founder, and branding expert. In 2013, she quit a dream job telling stories at The Walt Disney Studios to start her own agency, Greatest Story Creative®. Since then, Annie's branded 120+ businesses, spoken for thousands, and released the bestselling personal development book, Permission to Try. Today, through her Brand Story Solution and Establish Yourself™ framework, Annie helps coaches and consultants clearly and confidently take their practices to the next level. Her second book, "Establish Yourself: Brand, Streamline, and Grow Your Greatest Business" debuted on March 3, 2022. Annie is also proud to be a Duke University graduate, a lifelong Muppets fan, and a serial rewatcher of The Golden Girls. She currently lives in Durham, NC, with her husband / favorite person, Gus, and their favorite person, Leo.Resources from Annie:www.greateststorycreative.com  www.greateststorycreative.com/referralbio www.greateststorycreative.com/book  Connect with Allison:⭐ Connect on Instagram @allisonwalsh⭐ JOIN THE SOCIETY: www.shebelievedsociety.com (use code 2022 to access the Society for $22/month)⭐ Purchase your 2022 Planner: https://amzn.to/3quSYpg

Social distancing is a term that took hold during the pandemic as a descriptive way of creating boundaries from each other. But after two years of distancing and now going back to offices and social settings with colleagues and friends, social distance may take on new meaning. At a minimum, the re-engagement in groups feels awkward at first. We've forgotten some of the social norms and feel a little rusty at small talk. In a corporate setting, we realize that Zoom calls didn't allow for much of a relationship with colleagues. So, we aren't quickly at ease as a member of the team. Virtual events just aren't the same as taking time for lunch or going on a walk with a colleague or friend.  And now, we're somewhere between anxious about reconnection, stressed about being left out or lonely because many of our friends have moved on. Our social life and world didn't just relaunch or reset to where it may have been two years ago. We continue to hear from managers and leaders who are trying to accelerate connection and strengthen relationships across new work settings. And I think we're all looking for some confidence in connection and some new ways of getting there. In this episode, Sally talks with Karen Riddell, Sally's long-time friend and Positive Psychology Life Coach who has taken a special interest in social connections. More about Karen Riddell Karen Riddell is a Positive Psychology and Life Coach, who started her business after her interest in friendship led her to become certified in applied positive psychology and life coaching.   In her coaching practice, she works with groups and individuals to find the sweet spot where their strengths, purpose and passions align. Karen partners with clients to clearly conceptualize their goals, envision the possibilities, and map out a concrete action plan for thriving. Karen's practice centers on positivity, engagement, connection, purpose and vitality. In December 2020, Karen published Friendship Matters, a book extolling the miraculous power of friendship to transform your life. The how-to book details specific, simple ways to find, make, and build new friendships as well as ways to enrich, deepen, and strengthen existing relationships. It also contains an easy-to-use workbook that allows the reader to create their own personal path to joy through friendship. Prior to this, Karen received two degrees from The University of North Carolina, moved to Atlanta with her husband, where they had three daughters, and Karen became a prominent community volunteer. She is now writing her second book for mothers-of-the-brides sharing tips on how to navigate the complex process of wedding planning, and doing it with joy. Show Notes Karen Riddell - Positive Psychology Life Coach After social distancing, people now feel awkward with re-engagement and out of the practice of social norms. They are anxious about reconnecting, stressed about being out, and lonely. Social distance is more than just physical space. For managers and leaders: What are some of the most significant challenges with the limited socialization over the last few years? The impact of social distancing is underestimated. We are experiencing a double pandemic - Covid is threatening our physical health and social distancing is threatening our mental health. Work is a structured social setting that fell through. Social connection strengthens us in all the vital facets in our lives. It brings us physical and mental health, stronger families and relationships, and success in the workplace. Social disconnections weaken us in all those areas. What about social anxiety? Pre-pandemic - FOMO (Fear of missing out) People now feel FOBI (Fear of being included) Social anxiety can feel different: embarrassed awkward uncomfortable in crowds. Social anxiety can be felt physically: heart racing sweating panic attacks Negative emotions cause us to want to avoid social settings, so we are reluctant to jump back in. People who live alone or had smaller social circles to start have struggled the most with social distancing—singles or anybody residing with an immunocompromised individual have as well. People with larger social circles or a family did not struggle as much. What can most individuals do to reacclimate to social connection? Start by taking a strategic approach to social interactions: Before an event or activity, think of simple ways to ease its pressure. Limit the time at the event. Plan to go with someone else. Think about who you will see and what you will talk about. Plan how to recharge batteries after. Plan at your own pace - start with people you know well. Be compassionate and patient with yourself. If you start to have negative thoughts, try to reframe the thoughts. New ideas on how to bring socialization into a virtual workgroup? Most success comes from communication, not how but what you communicate about—balance work-related materials with social interactions. Internally and strategically interact virtually - using programs like slack Collaborate and create with virtual programs in real-time Grouping people in subsets and prompting group ice breakers Host contests and challenges Send humorous videos Host a lunch and learn Play up holidays Talk about families and hobbies Work to replace something spontaneous with something structured. What piqued Karen Riddells' interest in this work? All the things she had done were not activities and jobs that she was particularly interested in, but she did them because of the people she enjoyed being around. This realization got her interested in the power of friendship. Friendship Matters by Karen Riddell https://karenriddell.com/https:/karenriddell.com/book/friendship-matters/ Friendships are vital to health and happiness and are the key to physical and mental health. People with a strong network: have a better sleep experience less chance of getting a cold/flu teeth and skin are healthier less likely to have stress heal faster better cardiovascular health stronger immune system more likely to take preventative health manners stronger working memory less likely to suffer from anxiety and depression People with a solid social network will have up to a four times greater chance of survival. The hills and hurdles in life are easier to manage with friends by your side. How can you get a strong social circle? Start by getting a friendship/positive mindset - you need to be ready to get in the right space. Put your passions and interest in play. Introverted leaders- What if you don't have time to develop strong friendships? Any leader in a business environment needs to make it a priority to develop friendships - Streamline your efforts to what will be the most successful. The formula of great friendships 1. mutual respect and reciprocity 2. trust and vulnerability 3. devotion and commitment Companies struggling with employee retention - is friendship a retention tool? Gallup organization research shows: An employee with a friend at work is 7 times more likely to be engaged in their job. No friends, your chance of being engaged plummets to 1 in 12. Work friends reduce stress and burnout - friendships at work increase job satisfaction by nearly 50%. People with 3 or more friends at work are 96% more likely to be satisfied with their lives overall. Create the moments and allow people to use them in a way that works for them. *Please note the following story does contain sensitive material. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) Karen shares a story of being a new mother and getting out of a funk by getting active and developing a community. She then shares a similar story of her mother, who needed a community as she struggled with loneliness. She was suffering from postpartum depression in a new town. Even just one friend has the power to make a difference.  

In this episode, we're taking a new backpack, off the shelf, and doing some upgrades, improvements, and streamlining.  It's worth taking a few minutes to get your gear dialed in, even if you're just using it to carry your laptop to the office.  

Charlotte Davis is our guest for the 284th episode of The Copywriter Club podcast. Charlotte is a Dubsado Strategist and Business Operations Consultant, and in this episode she breaks down the best way copywriters can use systems in their businesses to create a high-level client experience and maximize their time and energy. Here's how the episode goes down: How Charlotte transitioned from OBM to Dubsado wizard. The difference between OBM (Online Business Manager) and VA (Virtual Assistant), PLUS when you're ready for each. Are you ready for a Systems Strategist? Why you need to pull your processes out of your head and into a system. What can be automated in Dubsado? The one thing business owners forget or feel awkward doing. Honeybook vs. Dubsado – what's the dif? Should you set up your own Dubsado or hire an expert? The process of hiring a professional in your business. Best practices for client management while using automation – is it possible? The 3 system standards service providers need to implement into their business ASAP. How automation helps copywriters get out of their own way. The 5 part process to making high-converting proposals. Managing productivity and managing boundaries… Can the two coexist? The method to a better discovery call. How Charlotte manages her team and what she outsources in her business. The mindset that comes with being afraid to do something. Self care practices that keep Charlotte loving what she does and help her manage her energy. The future of the online marketing space means no more cowboys. How Harry Potter and business are the same. If you need clarity around creating systems and processes, be sure to hit the play button or check out the transcript below. The people and stuff we mentioned on the show: The Copywriter Think Tank Kira's website Rob's website Charlotte Isaac's website  The Copywriter Club Facebook Group The Copywriter Underground Episode 44 Episode 207   Full Transcript:  

On today's Lunch With Norm, we look at if it's time for sellers to double down on TikTok influencers with Paul Harvey. In this episode, find out why sellers should start focusing on TikTok and how you can  contact TikTok influencers and content creators. Also learn what criteria you need when contacting these influencers. Paul Harvey is a long time Amazon seller and Amazon software developer. He also runs 2 Amazon agencies and coaches sellers and aggregators. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club This episode is also brought to you by Sellerise. Take a deep dive into your business processes to make data-driven decisions and outperform the competition in an innovative way. Sellerise is a comprehensive solution for your everyday business needs with innovative tools like the PPC Dashboard, Smart Alerts, Review Requester, and Keyword Tracker. Everything you need to grow and scale your business is just one click away. Stand out from the crowd and conduct business whenever, wherever. Innovate your effort and work smarter, not harder. The difference is amazing. Sellerise is for professionals at every level of the business journey. Simply select the capabilities that best fit your needs. Visit https://www.sellerise.com This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced  import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Ready to expand your eComm empire and take your Amazon FBA Business global? Visit https://zee.co to learn more! In this episode, Founder of Rankster.co, Paul Harvey, is here to debate if it's time for sellers to double down on TikTok influencers. Find out why sellers should start focusing on TikTok advertising and how you can contact TikTok influencers and content creators yourself! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, Sellerise and Zee 

On today's Lunch With Norm, we look at how our guest lost $150K on courses, coaches, & tools… and how he recovered. Our guest is the Founder of Digital Blacksmiths, Wilfried Ligthart. In this episode, our guest shares with us some of his horror stories when it comes to courses and coaches. Also, learn the mistakes to avoid when selecting coaches, tools, courses, and how you can differentiate between good courses and horrible ones. Wilfried is an expert in developing, engaging, and monetize digital communities. After a Master in Finance and a Master in Communication, he worked for years as a CEO in a multi-million-dollar Media Company in The Netherlands. He soon saw that the world was making a gigantic shift in how people live their lives and conduct business. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club This episode is also brought to you by Sellerise. Take a deep dive into your business processes to make data-driven decisions and outperform the competition in an innovative way. Sellerise is a comprehensive solution for your everyday business needs with innovative tools like the PPC Dashboard, Smart Alerts, Review Requester, and Keyword Tracker. Everything you need to grow and scale your business is just one click away. Stand out from the crowd and conduct business whenever, wherever. Innovate your effort and work smarter, not harder. The difference is amazing. Sellerise is for professionals at every level of the business journey. Simply select the capabilities that best fit your needs. Visit https://www.sellerise.com This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced  import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Ready to expand your eComm empire and take your Amazon FBA Business global? Visit https://zee.co to learn more! In this episode, Founder of Digital Blacksmiths, Wilfried Ligthart is here to discuss how he lost $150K on courses, coaches, & tools… and how he recovered. You will learn the mistakes to avoid when selecting coaches, tools, courses, and how you can differentiate between good courses and horrible ones. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, Sellerise and Zee 

On today's lunch with Norm, we look at how to launch on Amazon WITHOUT rebates & giveaways with Michael Jackness. In this episode, learn how to set up a product launch in 2022 and how much time & money is required. Also learn what common mistakes people make when launching their products. Mike Jackness is a serial entrepreneur who quit his day job in 2004 to do content and affiliate marketing. Mike jumped into eCommerce in 2012 when he purchased treadmill.com as a parked domain and developed it into a 7-figure eCommerce property. Since then Mike has purchased or started 4 new eCommerce brands and sold 2 of them for 7-figures each. He blogs and podcasts about the entire journey at EcomCrew along the way. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club This episode is also brought to you by Sellerise. Take a deep dive into your business processes to make data-driven decisions and outperform the competition in an innovative way. Sellerise is a comprehensive solution for your everyday business needs with innovative tools like the PPC Dashboard, Smart Alerts, Review Requester, and Keyword Tracker. Everything you need to grow and scale your business is just one click away. Stand out from the crowd and conduct business whenever, wherever. Innovate your effort and work smarter, not harder. The difference is amazing. Sellerise is for professionals at every level of the business journey. Simply select the capabilities that best fit your needs. Visit https://www.sellerise.com This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced  import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Ready to expand your eComm empire and take your Amazon FBA Business global? Visit https://zee.co to learn more! In this episode, host of EcomCrew Michael Jackness is here to discuss how to launch on Amazon WITHOUT rebates & giveaways. In this episode, learn what common mistakes people make when launching their products, and how much time & money is required. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, Sellerise and Zee 

It's becoming increasingly more difficult to operate a business today. People are struggling to hire and retain good employees, while dealing with low supply chains and increased prices on just about everything. But it doesn't have to be a struggle. Diversifying your business is one way to make your and everybody else's lives a bit easier. When it comes to your purveyors, purchasing from multiple sources will benefit you when one has a product that the other might be out of. When it comes to income streams, you also want to make sure you have more than just one. If you operate a brick and mortar business, having an online shop will ensure that you still have income should your live store be shut down. Diversity in people is a largely overlooked strategy. People come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, but they also each have their own unique backgrounds and life experiences. Taking these people into your business and shining a light on their individual skills and traits can help everybody grow and thrive. Creativity is another way to ease your stresses. Look at how you can do things differently than you have been or than those around you are doing. How can you bring convenience and comfort to your customers in a new and exciting way? Lastly, learn how to do more with less. If you find yourself wasting a lot of time on menial or redundant tasks, figure out how you can do them with less “fluff”. Many business owners have a tendency to over-complicate their operations which only leaves you feeling burnt out. Streamline your operations to make your, your customer's, and your staff's lives easier. If you enjoyed this episode and, in some way, it inspired you to start taking action, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest take away. Send me a DM on Instagram @theresacantley and let me know what your favorite part was. I would also love if you subscribed to the podcast and left a review at https://theresacantley.com/itunes If there is a topic you would love me to talk about or a question you may have send it to us at theresa@theresacantley.com and we'll feature it on one of our future episodes.

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In today's episode Paul Jamison shares three inspiring stories about people who set big goals and actually accomplished them. Additionally, Paul shares some practical time management tips to help us reset and re-prioritize how we spend the 168 hours we have each week. Check out our New E-Training Program:  The Technical Guide to Operating a Successful Lawn Care Business GreenIndustryPodcast.com Price Increase Letter Template Recommended Website + Marketing Services: Pure Marketing Team Recommended Business Management Software: Try Jobber Free Quickbooks Online Gulf Coast Bookkeeping Purchase Paul's Books on Amazon: Books Paul's Audiobooks: Cut That Grass and Make That Cash Best Business Practices for Landscapers 101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care Follow us on Instagram: @greenindustrypodcast @pauljamison Follow us on Facebook: @greenindustrypodcast Follow us on YouTube: Paul Jamison Channel Green Industry Podcast    

On today's lunch with Norm, we are talking about how perfectionism is getting in the way of your Amazon business with Cameron Allen. In this episode, we discuss how you can overcome Analysis Paralysis. Also, learn how sellers use "the hour of progress" strategy to move forward each day. Cameron is a Master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Timeline Therapy, and Hypnotherapy. He offers a gentle yet direct approach, focussing on patterns that are creating procrastination, distraction, and limitations in his clients behaviours. Over 50% of his current clients are starting or growing e-Commerce businesses. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club This episode is also brought to you by Sellerise. Take a deep dive into your business processes to make data-driven decisions and outperform the competition in an innovative way. Sellerise is a comprehensive solution for your everyday business needs with innovative tools like the PPC Dashboard, Smart Alerts, Review Requester, and Keyword Tracker. Everything you need to grow and scale your business is just one click away. Stand out from the crowd and conduct business whenever, wherever. Innovate your effort and work smarter, not harder. The difference is amazing. Sellerise is for professionals at every level of the business journey. Simply select the capabilities that best fit your needs. Visit https://www.sellerise.com This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced  import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Ready to expand your eComm empire and take your Amazon FBA Business global? Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, Sellerise and Zee 

On today's lunch with Norm, we look at how to build an E-commerce customer retention system with Mark Milutin. In this episode, we discuss which retention & life cycle channels are working right now? We also look at how you can turn new subscribers into buyers with Email & SMS automation! Mark Milutin is the managing partner & CEO of Bread Loaf, a digital agency that specializes in Retention Marketing, Shopify Implementation, D2C Tech Enablement, and Creative Services.  Mark is also the founder of Brand Marketer, a program designed to help direct to consumer brands grow and scale online. Over the years, Mark has worked with notable brands including: Mercedes AMG, Marcus Lemonis Fashion Group, Rolls Royce, and Dolce & Gabbana! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club This episode is also brought to you by Sellerise. Take a deep dive into your business processes to make data-driven decisions and outperform the competition in an innovative way. Sellerise is a comprehensive solution for your everyday business needs with innovative tools like the PPC Dashboard, Smart Alerts, Review Requester, and Keyword Tracker. Everything you need to grow and scale your business is just one click away. Stand out from the crowd and conduct business whenever, wherever. Innovate your effort and work smarter, not harder. The difference is amazing. Sellerise is for professionals at every level of the business journey. Simply select the capabilities that best fit your needs. Visit https://www.sellerise.com This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced  import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Ready to expand your eComm empire and take your Amazon FBA Business global? Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, Sellerise and Zee 

On today's lunch with Norm, we look at the most costly Amazon packaging mistakes you are making in 2022 with Kitty Lai. In this episode, find out what new Amazon sellers getting wrong when they create a new product. We also look at why graphic/packaging design is often overlooked, and how a bad design can affect your online sales. Kitty Lai is a Branding Specialist and Visual Communicator, Founder of ME Brand - a Branding and Design service. She is one of the leading authorities in the UK, with over twenty years' experience working as a brand and packaging designer and Head of the Graphic design teams for iconic British retail brands such as Ted Baker and Cath Kidston, bringing businesses alive through visual design and brand communication. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club This episode is also brought to you by Sellerise. Take a deep dive into your business processes to make data-driven decisions and outperform the competition in an innovative way. Sellerise is a comprehensive solution for your everyday business needs with innovative tools like the PPC Dashboard, Smart Alerts, Review Requester, and Keyword Tracker. Everything you need to grow and scale your business is just one click away. Stand out from the crowd and conduct business whenever, wherever. Innovate your effort and work smarter, not harder. The difference is amazing. Sellerise is for professionals at every level of the business journey. Simply select the capabilities that best fit your needs. Visit https://www.sellerise.com This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced  import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Ready to expand your eComm empire and take your Amazon FBA Business global? Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, Sellerise and Zee 

If you spend more time on marketing your private practice than working with clients, you need to listen in!? Getting clients for your private practice should not mean spending all day on social media. When you connect the 4 pillars of marketing a practice, you will spend less time marketing, attract more clients, and still have time left in the day to enjoy your life! Bring back the JOY to having your own business! In today's session, I chat with Kathy Colaiacovo, Pepper It Marketing, as she shares the secret to marketing a private practice that helps you simplify and streamline your activities.. ABOUT KATHY COLAIACOVO Kathy Colaiacovo is a Marketing Strategist and Coach for Dietitians and Practice Owners. She has worked with hundreds of dietitians and practitioners 1-1 in the last 13 years and more in her membership and programs, helping them optimize their marketing to bring in more website traffic, leads, and clients. Clients who work with her learn a system of marketing that takes less time and gets more results. Results for the long-term, no matter what social media trend of the day is happening. Kathy is the secret weapon to our success for iLiveWell Nutrition. She is why we went from being random and not getting results with our marketing and it being a huge waste of time, to being strategic and having a system to marketing that works. It helped grow the practice to add more dietitians and more than double our revenue. We get daily requests from new clients looking to work with the team, and it's not because I am dancing and posting all day on social media. Her systems work! TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: 4 Pillars of Marketing a Practice How you can repurpose your content to save time Mistakes practitioners make with their lead magnets How you can spend just 15 minutes a day on social media MORE FROM KATHY COLAIACOVO Free Marketing Training for Dietitians and Practice Owners (April 20th or April 21st) - NOTE: These dates have been updated from the information in the podcast. Free Streamline Your Marketing Guide Free Marketing Stats Template Connect with Kathy on Instagram Website iLiveWell Nutrition and Therapy We Empower individuals to optimize their unique healthy body plan through food and nutrition, and provide access to Registered Dietitians for all who seek qualified nutrition professionals. We provide every client with a unique plan that is based on their specific needs. Our practice is based on a positive and supportive approach to helping clients live a healthy life. Our sole objective is to improve our clients' overall wellness… to look and feel their best from the inside out. We believe a team's strength is in its people. Join us and make an impact. Click here to learn more about our openings. MORE FROM ADRIEN Marketing Wednesdays Action Steps Driven Goal Planner What is my Next Step as a Practitioner - Take the Quiz Foundations of Private Practice Building Your Dream Practice Apply for Business Coaching Resources for Your Practice Schedule Your FREE 15 Min Fearless Steps Call Connect with Adrien on Instagram and Facebook Private Practice Paperwork Templates Subscribe & Review on iTunes Click here to subscribe to iTunes! I add new episodes every week and if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out on those. I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

In this episode Benji talks to Sarah Noel Block, CEO of Tiny Marketing. If content marketing is overwhelming you right now and you need strategies for better distribution, Sarah provides the practical takeaways you're looking for.

Middle managers get way too much hate for no reason. But it's no surprise.Nowadays, everybody is obsessed with removing the middlemen from business, management, organizations, and life in general. But, as my dear friend Sanjiv reveals how middle managers can be an incredible asset to your company.Unfortunately, another problem arises: How can you make sure that you don't keep creating new layers of middle managers so that in the end you're not left with a huge pile of bureaucracy and slow progress?Well if you want to learn how to avoid that, I suggest listening to my full interview with Sanjiv Augustine on the 124th episode of the Business Growth Accelerator show!"