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The Good DayCindy Guthrie: Inherently Creative with PaintCindy Guthrie is an artist who draws inspiration from her life experiences. Living as an Okie for the past 20+ years, she spent her childhood with one foot in the middle of Dallas and the other in my family’s Polled Hereford ranch in Emory, Texas. Texas wildflowers, blackberries, sandy garden rows, and the white-faced cows on her grandparent’s farm, are enduring images of beauty from her childhood. She also draws from travel experiences, especially beachy locales and the southwest/desert landscape, as favorite subjects for her paintings and photography. She hopes a painting will bring to mind and into...2025-03-1128 min
The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.The Brown Girl’s (or Guy’s) Guide to Divorce: What to Do When Your Culture Collides with Your Divorce with Author and Coach, Cindy Gunraj on Divorce & Beyond #247On this week's episode, Host, Susan Guthrie and Special Guest, Cindy Gunraj discuss the layered and nuanced topic of cultural norms as they relate to divorce and how your family's expectations and beliefs can make a difficult experience even harder.
Cindy Gunraj is a brown woman who has tackled the difficult experience of divorce within a family construct and culture that prizes marriage and family above the individual. Her experience brought her into direct conflict with her parents and extended family in a way that made her divorce feel like a failure not only on a personal l...2022-07-2544 min
Trending NorthwestEpisode 21: Granting Wishes for Local Families with Cindy GuthrieHave you ever granted a wish for someone? If not, you have the opportunity to with local nonprofit Wishing Star Foundation! In this episode, we talk to Cindy Guthrie, the Director of Community Partnerships for Wishing Star Foundation, about what it's like to become a Wish Conductor, the incredible work that goes on behind the scenes at Wishing Star, and upcoming events and opportunities for you to get involved with this inspirational organization.
Learn more about the Wishing Star Foundation here: https://wishingstar.org/2021-07-2831 min
The Divorce and Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.It Starts with the Heart: A Spiritual Journey and Guide to Healing with Best-Selling Author, Cindy Rasicot on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq. #145In this episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with psychotherapist, Cindy Rasicot, the author of the Best-Selling memoir, Finding Venerable Mother: A Daughter's Spiritual Quest to Thailand, about her journey of physical, emotional and spiritual healing through her nuturing relationship with a Thai Buddhist nun and mentor. Cindy's years long journey involves many lessons that will resonate with those going through divorce or any tranformative change, as she navigates physcial injury and healing, loss and pain and even her own gray divorce. Cindy's path to healing with the guidance of Venerable Dammananda Bhikkhuni reminds us all that a truly open heart is...2020-10-1941 min
The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.It Starts with the Heart: A Spiritual Journey and Guide to Healing with Best-Selling Author, Cindy Rasicot on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq. #145In this episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with psychotherapist, Cindy Rasicot, the author of the Best-Selling memoir, Finding Venerable Mother: A Daughter's Spiritual Quest to Thailand, about her journey of physical, emotional and spiritual healing through her nuturing relationship with a Thai Buddhist nun and mentor. Cindy's years long journey involves many lessons that will resonate with those going through divorce or any tranformative change, as she navigates physcial injury and healing, loss and pain and even her own gray divorce. Cindy's path to healing with the guidance of Venerable Dammananda Bhikkhuni reminds us all that a truly open heart is...2020-10-1941 min
The Tao of Self-Confidence745: You Are Superwoman With Cindy GuthrieCindy Guthrie is a mom influencer. Her Instagram name is @itscindym where she shares her life being a mom with 4 kids to her 20,000 followers and counting. She is also a published writer with 1.5 millions readers. Cindy resides in Toronto, Canada.
Cindy talks about how she suffered from Body Disphormia and how it really hurt her self confidence. She also shares the moments in her life that helped her build confidence along the way and how the phrase, "You are Superwoman" always reminds her of her worth.
Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Cindy's episode, Cindy's website, resources, gift...2020-01-2406 min
Remodel Revolution ShowEps 37 - Steve Lauten and Cindy Newman in the studio!Steve and Cindy educate me about Search Engine Optimization and how it can make your business grow. Really interesting discussion if you own a business.2019-01-1443 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesEntrepreneur Chat with The Fairy Gawdmother of Hustle, Auntee RikAuntee Rik is a trusted operations and systems specialist who has a knack for taking her clients businesses to the next level. Her no-nonsense, get-you-together approach is refreshing and reassuring to her clients and everyone she comes in contact with.
In this episode, we discuss why systems need to be at the forefront of your branding efforts - not design as most people think. We talk about career cycles in life as well as why she’d like to have lunch with Pharell and Queen Latifah.
Shownotes are available here: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/entrepreneur-chat-fairy-gawdmother-hustle/2018-09-2039 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesInspiring Interview with Brianna Zajicek of The One Year ProjectBrianna Zajicek of The One Year Project started her career without a degree as a teen mom, and in a matter of months went from a server to a 6 figure earning corporate technology executive.
Even though she seemingly had it all, she wasn’t happy. So she set out on a mission to take everything she applied over the years to create The One Year Project.
In this episode, Brianna shares the story of her entrepreneurship journey. We also talk about the importance of in-person networking for your business.2018-09-1313 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesEstie Rand on 3 Things Every Successful Business NeedsEstie Rand of Strand Consulting has been helping businesses improve on minimal budgets for over 13 years. After spending many years finding fulfillment in the non-profit industry, Estie founded Strand Consulting to bring her skills of doing more with less to small business owners.
In this podcast episode, Estie talks about the three things that make up a successful business. We also discuss how to begin building your business network.
Shownotes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/3-things-every-successful-business-needs/2018-09-1017 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesNathan Hirsch on Building a Multi-Million Dollar BusinessNathan Hirsch is a serial entrepreneur who co-founded his first company out of his dorm room drop shipping products on Amazon and built it to sell over $25 million worth of product. Today, he’s Co-founder & CEO of FreeeUp, an online hiring marketplace that allows business owners fast access to a hand-picked network of top talent freelancers.
In this episode, Nathan talks about how he built several multi-million dollar a year companies. As well as how FreeeUp can help entrepreneurs scale quickly.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/building-multi-million-dollar-business/2018-09-0612 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesBusiness Advice for INFJ Women with Leslie McDanielLeslie McDaniel is a certified professional coach who helps INFJ women bring their vision to life. Her knowledge as an MBTI®-certified practitioner helps INFJ women understand their personality, celebrate their strengths, and claim their potential. Leslie serves other INFJ women through individual coaching and her weekly email, The INFJ Life.
In this podcast episode, she shares business advice for INFJ women. We also talk about how to deal with introversion as a business owner.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/business-advice-infj-women/2018-09-0310 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesEntrepreneur Secrets with Business Coach Brian BergfordBrain Bergford is a Peak Performance coach at Bergford Performance. He specializes in helping motivated athletic business owners gain the tools to take their businesses and their lives further.
In this podcast episode, Brian shares insight on what it’s really like to be a business owner. We talk about why the grass isn’t always greener on the entrepreneur side and things you should know before jumping into a business.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/entrepreneur-secrets/2018-08-3023 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesInterview with Real Estate Entrepreneur Valarie R. BrooksValarie R. Brooks is a nationally known real estate mogul, investor and, entrepreneur. She’s the owner of Valarie R. Brooks Real Estate, a brokerage agency. She also provides guidance to other entrepreneurs on how to dominate and become top earners through, Destination You Inc.
In this episode, Valarie shares advice for those wanting to get started in the real estate business. She talks about how she got started in the business and why she’d like to have lunch with Beyoncé.2018-08-2716 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesFacing Your Entrepreneurial Fears with Lauree OstrofskyLauree Ostrofsky is an author, speaker, and coach with her company, Simply Leap which helps A students leap into fulfilling work. Many of them are entrepreneurs and facing the fear of going out on their own as well as other fears.
In this podcast episode, we discuss doing things in business even though we’re afraid to do them. We also talk about finding the right people to talk to about the scary things we’re doing so as not to have them project their fears on us.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/facing-entrepreneurial-fears/2018-08-2321 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow Kirk Deis Took an In-House Tool and Launched a New BusinessKirk Deis founder of The Bug Squasher is a writer on Forbes.com and Founder of the digital marketing agency Treehouse 51. The Bug Squasher is a new project management tool that streamlines communications between developers/writers/designers, project leads, and clients. In this episode, he shares how an in-house tool his agency built has become a new business. He shares how he’s grown his new business through podcasts and creative marketing. As well as why he’d like to have lunch with Elon Musk.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/how-in-house-tool-launched-new-business/2018-08-2018 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow Crystal Etienne Built a 7-Figure Business with No Ad SpendCrystal Etienne is the founder of PantyProp, a 7 figure fashion company. Something only 3% of women-founded businesses achieve. The majority-women owned, bootstrapped company, has grown organically without any ad spend.
In this podcast episode, Crystal shares how she organically used SEO to build a 7 figure business without knowing what SEO was. She talks about the importance of understanding your ideal customer and how that will help you generate the right content to drive revenue.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/how-built-7-figure-business-no-ad-spend/2018-08-1610 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesGoing Beyond Your Goals with Dr. Saundra Dalton-SmithDr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an author, speaker, and board-certified internal medicine physician. Her book, Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, includes ground-breaking insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness and live your best life. In this podcast episode, we talk about why you’ve got to think beyond your top goal at the moment. We also discuss how comparisons can stunt our entrepreneurial growth.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/going-beyond-your-goals/2018-08-1318 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesInterview with Serial Entrepreneur Trevor GayeSerial Entrepreneur Trevor Gaye comes from an entrepreneurial household and has been around it since the age of two. He knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur at a young age after seeing his parents in their businesses. Today he helps run his family’s transportation business, he has a production company, as well as a new logistics business.
In this episode, he shares what it’s like to work in a family business, how he started a large group podcast and the importance of having a great work ethic.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archi...2018-08-0926 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesFrom 0 to $1 Million in 3 years with Christopher WattersChristopher Watters, founder of Watters International Realty built his business in the middle of the Great Recession and in a highly competitive market. His vision and entrepreneurial spirit took him from sleeping on his girlfriend’s (now wife’s) couch in 2010 to becoming the first team owner to EARN $1Million in net income in three years.
In this episode, he shares why you need to build a business foundation around something that’s already been proven.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/0-to-1-million-3-years/2018-07-3020 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Find Support as a Business Owner with Genecia AlluoraGenecia Alluora, founder of Soul Rich Woman is a former beauty queen turned business maven and serial entrepreneur. In 2006, she represented Singapore in the Miss International pageant. This opened opportunities for her. But she saw a challenge unique to women. Women need a solid community for support, guidance, and mentorship from women who have the same goals and ambitions as ours. In this podcast episode, we discuss why you need a mentor, how to find the right mentor, and how to be a good mentee.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/find-support-business-owner/2018-07-2616 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesFrom No Income to Financial Freedom with Natali MorrisNatali Morris is the Co-Founder and CFO of Morris Invest. After leaving a six-figure job as a news anchor to raise a family, Natali ended up feeling powerless when it came to money. Today, Natali’s family has achieved complete financial freedom. Now her mission is to empower women to start building long-term wealth. In this episode, Natali shares how she went from no income to financial freedom. She talks about wealth building strategies and the importance of setting up your business properly.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/no-income-financial-freedom/2018-07-2319 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesUsing Entrepreneurship to Create a Life You Love with Jenna SpencerJenna Spencer of AssistPro is a corporate banker turned entrepreneur. Upon realizing that working in the corporate world was stopping her from creating the future she desired, she refused to compromise. Jenna seized the opportunity to create a solution by founding AssistPro. Now, Jenna gets the thrill of helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. In this episode, Jenna talks about how she created a life she loves working from home and how she’s using AssistPro to help other women.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/using-entrepreneurship-create-life-love/2018-07-1611 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesThe Importance of Business Negotiation with Elizabeth SuárezElizabeth Suárez is a negotiation coach, speaker, and author who empowers professionals to make big decisions. She's spent many years mentoring professionals and serving on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations. In this podcast episode, we discuss how learning to effectively negotiate can have a tremendous impact on your career and future. We talk about the power of your network, as well as how to utilize social media for networking.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/importance-business-negotiation/2018-07-1230 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Set Big Goals for Your Business with Cheryl SutherlandCheryl Sutherland, founder of PleaseNotes, felt restless and overwhelmed at her 9 to 5. After months spent in coaching, journaling, and reigniting her inner creativity, she launched PleaseNotes. PleaseNotes features affirmation-filled products that inspire women of color to step into their own power by building confidence, clarity, and creativity. In this episode, we talk about setting big goals and the importance they’ve played in Cheryl’s life.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/set-big-goals-business/2018-07-0515 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Grow a Site from a Single Blogger to 750+ Contributors with Nissan AhamedNissar Ahamed of CareerMetis is an accomplished Growth Hacker. His blog, CareerMetis, has a community-focused approach to career discussion. He’s also the host of the CareerMetis Podcast. In this podcast episode, Nissar shares the strategy he used to gain over 750 contributors to his online publication. We discuss the benefits outside contributors have on growing your audience. We also talk about why you need to show up every day for your business even if you don’t feel like it.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/grow-site-single-blogger-750-contributors/2018-07-0223 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesCayla Craft on the Power of Positive Thinking in BusinessCayla Craft, owner of Mommy Millionaire is a mom of 3, self-made Millionaire, and lifestyle entrepreneur. Cayla has helped thousands of women start to believe in themselves as entrepreneurs and businesswomen. In this podcast episode, Cayla shares how once she changed limiting beliefs about herself, everything changed. She talks about how network marketing played a part in her mind shift. We also talk about embracing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/power-positive-thinking-business/2018-06-2816 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesFrom Concept to Successful E-Commerce Business with Aman AdvaniAman Advani, CEO & Co-Founder of Ministry of Supply studied Industrial Engineering before pursuing a career in Operational Strategy consulting and attending MIT’s Sloan School of Management. Ministry of Supply is pioneering a new way to dress for the office, with a system of unique wear-to-work clothing. Aman shares the process of taking a new product from concept to thriving business. We talk about the challenges of building the right team and the importance of accountability in business.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/concept-successful-e-commerce-business/2018-06-2513 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Start Your Business Correct Legally with Rachel BrenkeRachel Brenke is a serial entrepreneur with many hats. She’s the Founder of Business Bites podcast, and several successful business brands including TheLawTog®, FitLegally, and BlogLegally. In today’s podcast episode, we discuss how to start your business correct legally, so you don’t build it to be taken away. We discuss the consequences of infringing trademarks even if you don’t know. We also talk about the dangers of writing your own contracts.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/start-business-correct-legally-rachel-brenke/2018-06-1927 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesInterview with Serial Entrepreneur &; Author Stacey Banks-HoustonSerial Entrepreneur Stacey Banks-Houston of RSVP Consultants is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and business coach. Her mission is to help women push their passion beyond a mere hobby, hustle hard to build their business, and enjoy the fruits of their harvest. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of being led by emotion as business owners. We also discuss the challenge of staying relevant as well as why she’d like to have lunch with Oprah Winfrey.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/interview-serial-entrepreneur-author-stacey-banks-houston/2018-06-1410 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesUsing Self Awareness to Build a Unique Business with Ali BooneAli Boone is the owner of Hipster Investments, a business that facilitated over $18M in Real Estate Investing Sales within 5 years. Her primary specialty is teaching people how to start a business with lifestyle design. Although her business has grown significantly, she’s still location-independent. In this episode, we discuss the advantages of using self-awareness as an advantage. She shares the story of how she built her business while working full-time as well as the challenges of giving up control.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/using-self-awareness-build-unique-business/2018-06-0523 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesFred Griffin Jr. on the Importance of Being Passionate About Your BusinessSerial entrepreneur Fred Griffin, Jr. Grew up in the small town of Eustis, FL. He never knew what he really wanted to be in life. But over time his goals and passion for individuals with disabilities became his number one focus. In this podcast episode, we talk about the importance of having passion in your business endeavors. We also discuss why your main focus in business should not be the money. As well as why he’d like to have lunch with Warren Buffet.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/importance-being-passionate-business/2018-05-2910 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesJenn Scalia on Empowering Women EntrepreneursJenn Scalia is the CEO of Million Dollar Mommy, a company founded to help women across the world reach their dreams and financial goals. This self-professed introvert and single mom went from rock bottom to creating a 7 figure business within 3 years. In this podcast episode, we talk about listening to what your heart says in regard to all the advice that’s out there. We also discuss the challenge of finding people to continue to help you grow.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/jenn-scalia-empowering-women-entrepreneurs/2018-05-1811 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Use Podcasts to Grow Your Business with Courtney BlairCourtney Blair, of Zippy Content, started her business when she was pregnant and unable to find work. Her dad wanted to be featured on podcasts to promote his business so he hired her. 3 years later, Zippy Content, a service that connects people looking for podcast interviews with podcasters was born. In this episode, Courtney shares the do’s and don’ts of leveraging podcasts for business. We discuss not waiting to be an expert to start a business and the challenges of work-life balance.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/use-podcasts-grow-business-courtney-blair/2018-05-1514 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesDennis Friebe on the Power of FailureDennis Friebe is Orlando based magician Kardenni. He first became interested in magic his freshman year of high school after being intrigued by a trick he saw. He went on to work at a magic shop and became hooked. In this episode, we talk about the power of embracing failure in order to succeed as a business owner. We talk about why expecting to fail will help you grow, as well as other entrepreneurial struggles, like staying focused.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/dennis-friebe-power-failure/2018-05-1118 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesSonya Stattmann on the Challenges Women Face in the Business WorldSonya Stattmann created a program that helps women business owners streamline their businesses and create more income, make more of an impact and achieve balance. She’s spent the last 17 years helping women use the business arena to empower themselves and impact the world. In this episode, she talks about challenges women face in the business world and how she wants to change that arena. We also discuss why having a clear business foundation is the most important thing you can do for your business.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/challenges-women-business/2018-05-0717 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow Failure Helped Byron Morrison Start a Successful BusinessByron Morrison of Tailored Lifestyles is an author, mindset & lifestyle coach. His journey started as someone who was overweight, had no confidence and was depressed. His dad’s cancer made him rethink his life choices and set him down a path to take back control of his health. In this podcast episode, Byron talks about how he used setbacks as an opportunity to move forward in business. He shares why he turned down his dream job as well as the importance of taking breaks from work to gain clarity.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/failure-helped-byron-morrison-start-successful-business/2018-05-0320 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Start a Subscription Box with Cratejoy’s Ashley ConwayAshley Conway, Vice President of Customer Experience at Cratejoy has assisted thousands of entrepreneurs launching their subscription box. Cratejoy’s platform equips entrepreneurs with the tools they need to be successful including a website builder, customer support team, subscriber management and shipping exports. In this episode, Ashley talks about what it takes to start a subscription box as well as best practices.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/start-subscription-box-cratejoy/2018-04-3014 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesDannielle S. Lewis on the Power of Positivity in BusinessDannielle S. Lewis of Bankable Diva Ent. started her entrepreneurial journey 13 years ago after a divorce that forced her to learn how to manage her finances. Bankable Diva Ent. specializes in empowering women to take control of their income, ideas, and hobbies, and turn those things into a bankable business.
In this episode, we talk about remaining positive in business, even through the hard times. We talk about being a single mom business owner and give a quick strategy on how to start a side hustle.2018-04-2621 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesJames Swanwick on How to Get Your Product in Front of CelebritiesJames Swanwick is an Australian-American investor, entrepreneur, speaker, former SportsCenter anchor, and podcast host. He’s the CEO of Swanwick Sleep and creator of blue-light blocking glasses Swannies. He’s also the author of The 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge and the host of The James Swanwick Show. In this episode, James shares how he got his product in the hands of celebrities such as Rihanna. He shares a roadmap to timing your product launches. We also discuss ways to transform your sleep.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/james-swanwick-how-get-product-front-celebrities/2018-04-2323 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHaving Clarity in Your Business with Monica KadeMonica Kade is a speaker trainer and communication consultant. She has over 12 years’ experience in publishing, media, and entrepreneurship. Monica has had several successful online ventures, including taking Aspire from a digital magazine to print with no previous print magazine experience. In this episode, we talk about being very clear on what you want to do before you do anything else. We discuss the difficulties of adapting to being your own boss. Monica also shares why she does what she does.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/having-clarity-your-business-monica-kade/2018-04-1908 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesThe Importance of Being Teachable with Steven PicanzaIn 2011 entrepreneur Steven Picanza’s world crumbled within a 6-month timeframe. He had a huge decision to make - does he allow what happened to be a defining moment or does he use it as a motivational tool? He chose the latter and leveraged it as fuel to rebuild parts of his business and make better life decisions. In this episode, we talk about allowing yourself to be teachable by dropping your ego. We discuss struggles business owners face. He also shares his story of selling his agency in 2012.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/importance-being-teachable-steven-picanza/2018-04-1615 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesDr. Lizette on the Importance of Being Intentional in BusinessDr. Lizette is a nationally recognized expert on human psychology with over 15 years of experience deconstructing why people do what they do. She loves empowering women to build businesses that give them the freedom to live life their way. In this episode, we discuss the importance your mindset plays in being a successful business owner. Dr. Lizette shares the methods she uses to juggle several different projects. We also discuss a goal-setting method that helps you actually accomplish your goals.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/dr-lizette-importance-being-intentional-business/2018-04-1217 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesExpert Business Advice from Author & Entrepreneur Tyson E. FranklinTyson E. Franklin started in business at age 12 when his venture got him in trouble with his parents. Later on he sold his business which was the highest sale for an individual podiatry practice in Australia. He currently mentors small business owners to develop marketing strategies & business systems. In this episode, Tyson shares how his business at age 12 inspired him to be successful later on. We discuss the importance of consistency. He also shares valuable business tips.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/business-advice-author-entrepreneur-tyson-franklin/2018-04-0934 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow Jay Black Prepared to Leave Her Job for EntrepreneurshipJay Black is the CEO at Jay Black Marketing. Through her career as a virtual assistant, she’s learned a lifetime of lessons and has shared those lessons with other VAs in efforts to help them avoid the entrepreneurial landmines and accelerate the growth of their businesses. In this podcast episode, Jay talks about the steps she took to leave a full-time job for full-time entrepreneurship. We discuss how to build confidence in your business including having confidence in the pricing you set.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/jay-black-prepared-leave-job-entrepreneurship/2018-04-0529 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesInterview w/ Mentorly Co-Founders Ashley Werhun & Katherine MacnaughtonMentorly was Co-founded by artist-entrepreneurs, Ashley Werhun (Were-hun), a professional dancer, and Katherine Macnaughton, Filmmaker, and Co-founder of a film company. Both are working artists with 20 years combined professional experience and complementary skill sets. In this episode, Ashley and Katherine share how they found a problem in an industry and came together to solve it with Mentorly. We discuss choosing what advice to accept from advisors as well as the importance of knowing your market.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/interview-mentorly-founders-ashley-werhun-katherine-macnaughton/2018-04-0318 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesJulie Broad on How to Build a Business with a Brand Boosting BookJulie Broad of Book Launchers is an Amazon Overall #1 Best Selling Author. Book Launchers, helps entrepreneurs and professionals build their brand and boost their business by writing, publishing, and selling a top quality book. In today’s podcast episode, Julie talks about building a business with a brand-boosting book. We discuss why she believes publishing a book is better than having a degree. We also discuss how writing a book can help you better tell your story outside of the book.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/julie-broad-build-business-brand-boosting-book/2018-04-0118 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesFrom Trucker to Real Estate Investor with Whitney NicelyWhitney Nicely of Whitney Buys Houses started to chase her passions and fine-tune her skills in the real estate market after college. She believes everyone should control their own destiny by investing in real estate. She currently teaches people how to be successful in real estate. In this episode, Whitney gives advice on how to start investing in real estate. We talk about the importance of being obsessed with what you do, as well as how Facebook has been instrumental in her business.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/trucker-real-estate-investor-whitney-nicely/2018-03-3116 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesSerial Entrepreneur Carolin Ricciardi on the Key to Staying FocusedCarolin Ricciardi is a serial entrepreneur and mother of 4 young children who compose a part of her “why”. She’s co-founder & Executive VP at e3 Spaces. She’s co-founder & educator for Fit Families. She’s also co-founder of a Mobil marketing tech company. In this episode we discuss why having a goal in mind can help you stay focused as an entrepreneur. She shares her story growing up with an entrepreneur father. 2018-03-3116 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesLyndsay Phillips on How to Grow Your Business w/ Sales FunnelsLyndsay Phillips of Smooth Sailing Business Growth leads a team, to support entrepreneurs who are seeking fast-paced business growth but realize that they can’t do it alone, do it all, and do it well. She's also the host of the Sailing To Success Podcast and Smooth Sailing Online Support TV. In this episode, she talks about what a sales funnel is, why you need it in your business, and how to set one up. We also discuss the differences between sales funnels and sending out email newsletters.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/lyndsay-phillips-how-grow-business-sales-funnels/2018-03-3021 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Find the Best Social Network for Your Business w/ Thea OrozcoThea Orozco of Introvertology wants to help the world by helping introverts help the world. Introvertology is about helping introverts overcome the fears that pop up while running a business, and how to grow their business through purposeful and confident action. In today’s episode, Thea shares how to find the social networks you should be focusing on for your business. She also talks about how she grew her Facebook page to over 12k likes, as well as why she’d like to have lunch with Seth Godin.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/find-best-social-network-your-business-thea-orozco/2018-03-2917 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHilary Jastram on the Power of "Why Not?"Hilary Jastram of J. Hill Marketing & Creative Services is the editor to Ryan Stewman as well as other high-producing entrepreneurs. She became an entrepreneur after being diagnosed with a chronic illness. And she’s hit the ground running since. In this episode, Hilary shares her story. She talks about why trusting more people is important if you want to scale your business. We also talk about why she doesn’t have a business why, and what she has instead.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/hilary-jastram-power-why-not/2018-03-2327 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesThe Simple Change That Tripled Josh Haynam's BusinessJosh Haynam of Interact is an entrepreneur who loves adventure. He started the company 5 years ago, and soon after they began getting customers. He quickly fell into a cycle of constantly feeling overwhelmed serving those customers and trying to grow the company. In this podcast episode, he shares how he grew his company 300% last year. We also discuss the importance of never losing track of what you’re good at and why he’d like to have lunch with Jeff Bezos.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/simple-change-tripled-josh-haynams-business/2018-03-1917 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Use Social Media for Your New Business with Francesca RagucciFrancesca Ragucci is the owner of Francesca Ragucci Marketing. She knew she was an entrepreneur since she started a babysitting business in high school. Her company is a social media branding & management business running accounts for businesses. In this episode, we discuss how new business owners can use social media when they’re starting. We talk about how Gary Vee has helped us in our businesses.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/social-media-new-business-francesca-ragucci/2018-03-1132 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Create the Life You Want by Being Intentional with Camille PrestonCamille Preston of AIM Leadership didn’t intend to be an entrepreneur. It happened as she was focused on crafting the life she wanted. In today’s podcast episode, we discuss being intentional to create the life you want. We also talk about the importance of getting “me” time as well as how to fit large projects around your busy schedule.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/create-life-want-being-intentional-camille-preston/2018-03-0817 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Go Full Time in Your Business with Aprille ReedAprille Reed is a business strategist and webinar funnel architect for online coaches and consultants with over 8 years of entrepreneurial experience. Her clients have been able to achieve success with business clarity, building their email list and selling high ticket packages with high ticket funnels. In today’s podcast episode, we discuss how to prepare monetarily to go full time with your business. We also discuss the benefits of niching down as well as the importance of your customer avatar.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/go-full-time-business-aprille-reed/2018-03-0620 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Build a Startup for Under $1,000 with Henry Keculah Jr.Henry Keculah, Jr., is the founder and CEO of 4.0 of Growth Productivity Accountability (4.0 GPA). As an educator, he committed himself to giving his students the opportunities he had not had so that they would be better prepared for college. In this episode of The Fierce Entrepreneur Podcast, Henry shares how to build your startup with under $1,000. We discuss cost-effective PR strategies, as well as the benefits of knowing how to do everything in your business yourself before hiring anyone.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/build-startup-1000-henry-keculah-jr/2018-02-2621 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesInterview with Founders of TGND Consulting Donna Morris & Dwayna ClarkDonna Moore and Dwayna Clark of TGND Consulting are twins that come from a family of entrepreneurs. Before starting their current business, each twin had her own blog. Eventually, they decided to go into business together to begin their consulting company. In today’s episode, we discuss how to overcome perfectionism. We also discuss the dangers of comparing your success to others, and we talk about embracing business challenges.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/interview-tgnd-consulting-donna-morris-dwayna-clark/2018-02-2324 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesExpert Social Media Tips with Sharon L. HaddenSharon L. Hadden, owner of Social Savvy Consulting Group, LLC has owned her consulting practice over 6 years and feels she’s only now begun to scratch the surface of what it means to be “social savvy.”
Sharon shares how committing to run her business like a magazine publication changed her business. We talk about common problems service providers face of putting their clients’ businesses first & neglecting their own. We also discuss common social media setbacks entrepreneurs face.2018-02-2118 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow Failure Helped Jason Brown Build a Successful BusinessJason Brown of The Brown Report knew he was an entrepreneur since middle school where he’d buy old pagers, repurpose, and resell them. Today, Jason teaches the average everyday person how to trade in the stock market. In this podcast episode, Jason shares the changes he made after he shut down a failed business, which helped his current business become a success. We also discuss the advantages we have over big companies, as well as why people do or don’t make it in business.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/failure-helped-jason-brown-build-successful-business/2018-02-1821 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesFrom One-Time Collaboration to Business Owner with Sydney AllenSydney Allen of Boujee + Uninterested took her love for shoes and clothes and created a business.
A friend approached her about doing a one-time collection together. They ended up having too many pieces, and she decided to turn it into a business.
Her first collection sold out, and she’s released several collections ever since. In a way that’s different from what everyone else is doing.2018-02-1632 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesFrom Traditional Career Path to Entrepreneur with Shay DurielShay Duriel Davis of The Bronze Hustle didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur. After graduating from college, she got a job and set out on the path to climb the corporate ladder.
Eventually, she started a blog, where she wrote about content marketing and other business related matters she’s learned over the years.
Today, The Bronze Hustle educates black millennial women on standing out online and creating influential brands through online entrepreneurship and content marketing.2018-02-0620 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesPractical Marketing Advice from Expert Chi OdogwuChi Odogwu quit a management consulting job in NYC to launch an e-commerce startup in Africa, which later failed. He realized his business failed because of his lack of marketing knowledge, so he decided to learn marketing. Eventually, he re-assessed his position and started using his skills to help local businesses take advantage of underutilized digital marketing channels.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/practical-marketing-advice-expert-chi-odogwu/2018-02-0425 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesInterview with Realtor® and Furniture Store Owner Carol CruzRealtor® and furniture store owner, Carol Cruz was inspired by her family to become an entrepreneur. She grew up around people who loved sales, so it was only natural for her to fall into their footsteps. In today’s podcast episode, Carol talks about how she re-built her real estate and furniture businesses after moving to a new state. We discuss procrastination and how she overcomes it. We also discuss the importance of having relationships with people in your industry for support.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/interview-realtor-furniture-store-owner-carol-cruz/2018-01-3118 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Build a Successful Business on Amazon with Stephen SomersStephen Somers is the co-founder of Marketplace SuperHeroes, an information product that teaches anyone how to start a global eCommerce business selling on Amazon. Stephen has a unique strategy that he focuses on and teaches that's different from anything else out there. Most of his success selling on Amazon involves his method for product and market research. Stephen is all about helping his community of heroes create home-based, lifestyle businesses selling simple, everyday products on Amazon.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/build-business-amazon-stephen-somers/2018-01-2545 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesSarah Ristorcelli Shares Her Best Content Marketing TipsSarah Ristorcelli of Orlando Content Marketing believes being a literature major defined her life. She was comfortable at her publishing job, but when the industry changed, and her friend approached her to start a business together, she took the chance. In this podcast episode, Sarah discusses the challenges of going from being an employee to an entrepreneur. She shares invaluable content marketing tips. We also talk about the difference changing her original business name had on her business.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/sarah-ristorcelli-shares-best-content-marketing-tips/2018-01-2225 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesDr. Matt Motil on How to Stay in the Entrepreneur MindsetReal estate investor Dr. Matt Motil grew up in a household where college wasn’t an option. After getting his Ph.D., he realized that he was in a middle-class trap – where you were expected to go to college and get married and accrue debt. In this episode, Matt talks about how he was able to get out of the middle-class trap. He shares the adversity he faced when he decided to leave his career behind for entrepreneurship. We also discuss the importance of having a great support system.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/dr-matt-motil-stay-entrepreneur-mindset/2018-01-1924 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesReed Evans on How to Add Sustainability to Your BusinessReed Evans is the owner of Scale it Up! Sustainability Training for Women Entrepreneurs - sustainability allows entrepreneurs to address environmental and societal challenges while building their business. Outside of her organization, she loves staying active. In this episode, Reed discusses how to add sustainability to your business. She shares what a sustainable business is and presents the challenges of convincing people why it's important.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/reed-evans-add-sustainability-business/2018-01-1113 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Go from Beginner to Professional with Melanie RamiroMelanie Ramiro is a self-proclaimed artist, photographer, circus freak, fantasy geek, eternal optimist and romantic. After graduating from college, she saw a Cirque du Soleil show, which inspired her to become an acrobat. In today’s podcast episode, Melanie talks about how to go from beginner to professional. She also shares how putting your whole heart into something and going all in can grab the attention of the right people. We also discuss the importance of connecting with your audience.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/beginner-professional-melanie-ramiro/2018-01-1026 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesJoe Williams on How to Speak with Confidence in Any SituationJoe Williams of The Creative Performance Group knew he was an entrepreneur at 16 when he started his first business. Since then, he’s traveled all over the world, has worked with Tony Robbins for over 25 years, and helps people overcome stumbling blocks to speak with confidence and purpose in any situation. In this podcast episode, Joe shares his special formula on how to create the most impact for you.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/joe-williams-speak-confidence-any-situation/2018-01-0515 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow Jasmene Bowdry Monetized Her Passion for FashionJasmine Bowdry of Bella Rosa Boutique has always been involved in fashion in some aspect.
She realized she was an entrepreneur when she realized she didn’t like working for someone else, which was the reason behind being a habitual job hopper.
In today’s podcast episode Jasmene talks about the importance of honing in on your craft as well as the importance of learning the market. We also discuss why she’d like to have lunch with Gary Vee and Diddy.2017-12-2113 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesMitchell Levy on How to Position Yourself as an Expert in Your IndustryMitchell Levy of AHAthat has been involved in the tech world for decades. Living and working in Silicon Valley, he was able to be a part of many meetings regarding what the internet would be. In today’s podcast episode we discuss the early days of the internet and how technology has evolved since. We discuss how to position yourself as an expert in your industry. Mitchell also shares why he decided to self-fund his business, even though he lives in Silicon Valley.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/mitchell-levy-position-yourself-expert-industry/2017-12-1934 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesAnda Gansca on the Parts of Entrepreneurship No One Tells You AboutAnda Gansca, CEO, and co-founder of Knotch wants to live forever to have enough time to soak up as much information as she can about the world. Her journey to entrepreneurship started as a high schooler in Transylvania where she began her own class and an NGO. In this episode, Anda talks about how she redefines the word hard every month. We also discuss the reason why most companies fail and what she does daily to make sure her business doesn’t fail.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/anda-gansca-parts-entrepreneurship-no-one-tells-you-about/2017-12-1516 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow a Creative Writing Paper Became Roy Huff's First BookDespite growing up in a tough neighborhood, where drugs were all too common, Roy Huff decided to focus on science and science fiction. Today, Roy has 5 degrees; he’s a teacher, research scientist, and writer. He’s published fiction and non-fiction books. In this podcast episode, Roy shares his writing process. He also shares how his first book was born out of a creative writing paper in college. We also talk about the importance of taking action on the plans you make for your business.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/creative-writing-paper-roy-huffs-first-book/2017-12-1223 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesDr. Sidjae Price on the Importance of Creating Business StrategiesSidjae Price is a shopaholic that loves traveling and sleeping. She’s always known she was an entrepreneur but had a hard time deciding on a business idea. She finally decided on Priceless Planning, where she helps overwhelmed & overworked entrepreneurs organize their businesses. In this episode, we discuss the importance of creating a business plan before launching. Sidjae shares her business disconnecting strategy so she isn’t working around the clock. We also talk about our shared love of Gary Vee
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/sidjae-price-importance-creating-business-strategies/2017-12-0713 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Find Your Competitive Advantage with Ian DunlapIan Dunlap of Hyper Acceleration is a normal guy on a very interesting path in business. With his dad as a role model - Ian was born to be an entrepreneur. Throughout his childhood and teenage years, he had several small businesses. In today’s episode, Ian shares how he walked away from his marketing business of nine years for something entirely new for him. He shares some invaluable advice on who you should target in your business. He also has a challenge for you that could earn you some cash.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/fi...2017-12-0416 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesRita Olds-Robinson on Starting a Business That Can Travel with YouToday’s podcast guest is Rita Olds-Robinson, who owns Heydays Design. Rita's a military spouse who had to figure out a way to supplement her income while moving all the time due to her husband’s job. In today’s episode, Rita shares excellent advice for new entrepreneurs. We talk about the importance of having a website. We also discuss Rita’s admiration for Beyonce’s marketing strategies.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/starting-business-travel-with-you/2017-11-2014 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow Clair Kim Accidentally Became an EntrepreneurClair Kim didn’t grow up an entrepreneur – it accidentally happened to her when she was determined not to be a starving musician. In today’s podcast episode, Clair talks about being an introvert and how that fuels her greatest entrepreneurial challenge. We also talk about what companies that last have in common.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/clair-kim-accidentally-became-entrepreneur/2017-11-1307 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesFrom Amateur to Industry Leader with Peter AquartPeter Aquart of American Wealth Builders started his first business at 13. He fell in love with entrepreneurship then and is driven by helping others build businesses.
In today’s podcast episode Peter talks about going from knowing nothing about real estate to becoming one of the country’s largest turnkey real estate providers. We also discuss the importance of reading as an entrepreneur, and how Elon Musk is such a great inspiration to him.2017-11-0617 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow a Job Inspired Csilla Rostás to Start a BusinessCsilla Rostás of Across Continents Translations loves languages and history. As a teenager, she had many penpals from all over the world. She dreamed of working abroad and working for herself while getting to meet her friends from across the globe.
In this episode, Csilla talks about the challenges of being a woman entrepreneur in a male-dominated world. We also discuss the importance of choosing the right team members, as well as how she started her business after identifying a need in the market.2017-10-3009 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesFrom Failed Business to Successful Marketing Agency with Gavin BellToday’s podcast guest, Gavin Bell grew up in the Shetland Islands. He loves sports and going on adventures. At 18, Gavin opted out of college and went to a business academy for a year instead, where he started his first business. In this episode, Gavin shares how his failed business, helped him set up Blue Cliff Media - the marketing agency that he runs today. He also shares some super useful social media marketing tips, and we discuss why having a business is like having a toddler that never grows up.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/fa...2017-10-2319 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesWhy Auguste Crenshaw Left a 20 Year Career to Start a New BusinessMy guest today, Auguste Crenshaw is no stranger to Entrepreneurship. As a kid, she negotiated extra chores with her grandmother for money, sold candy, and even tutored a kid for a class she never took! In today’s podcast episode, Auguste shares how she made the transition from 20 years as a cosmetologist to life coach. She also shares advice on getting a competitive edge by using video and explains why you should laser focus on one thing only.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/auguste-crenshaw-left-20-year-career/2017-10-1620 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow Nagina Abdullah Leveraged Failure and Made $20kEntrepreneurship wasn’t on the horizon for Nagina Abdullah. However, things changed when she had kids, lost 40 lbs, and blogged about it. Suddenly people wanted to know how she did it. This was the beginning of Nagina’s business, Masalabody.com In today’s podcast episode, we discuss how she’s had to embrace failure as part of entrepreneurship. We also talk about the importance of giving your audience what they want, not what you think they want, as well as how patience pays off in business.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/096-nagina-abdullah-leveraged-failure-made-20k/2017-10-0921 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesDandan Zhu on the Importance of Financial IndependenceToday’s guest has spent her whole life creating businesses and working toward becoming financially free. Dandan Zhu, is a serial entrepreneur who started her first businesses in college. After graduation, she moved to NY and began a career in sales. In this episode, Dandan shares why women and entrepreneurs need to be financially independent. She also talks about how sales is about as entrepreneurial a job as you can get. As well as how her life goals changed once she became financially independent.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/dandan-zhu-importance-financial-independence/2017-08-2130 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow Connor Gillivan Built a Million Dollar Business While in CollegeMy podcast guest today, Connor Gillivan ran a million dollar e-commerce business right from his college dorm room. In this podcast episode, Connor and I discuss how he grew his first business to sell over $20 million on Amazon. We also talk about the problems with hiring freelancers from job sites. Connor also gives tips on the best way to start making money for your business quickly.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/connor-gillivan-million-dollar-business/2017-08-1520 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesAllison Maslan on the Importance of Having the Right People in Your LifeAside from being a busy entrepreneur, today’s podcast guest, Allison Maslan is a wife, mom, and dog mom. She’s also been a trapeze artist for 18 years, as it helps clear her head and become more inspired in life. In today’s podcast episode, Allison and I chat about how her dad’s passion & love for business has been a huge inspiration to her. We also talk about surrounding yourself with the right people, and the benefits of joining a mastermind group.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/allison-maslan-importance-having-right-people/2017-08-0718 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesSales Masterclass With Fundraising Expert Abra AnnesAt the age of five, today's podcast guest, Abra Annes witnessed an event that put her on a philanthropic path for the rest of her life. In today’s podcast episode Abra talks about how she got started in charity fundraising. She gives incredible sales tips that can be applied to any business. We also discuss a simple method you can use to meet that big business person you’ve always dreamed of meeting with.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/sales-masterclass-fundraising-expert-abra-annes/2017-07-2424 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesCharlotte Chipperfield on How to Elevate Your Social MediaWhen she’s not in front of her computer, you can find today’s podcast guest, Charlotte Chipperfield, in a pool. She loves swimming so much, she even competes! In today’s podcast episode Charlotte shares tips on how to take your social media to the next level. We also discuss imposter syndrome, and why she wants to help businesses master their online presence.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/charlotte-chipperfield-how-elevate-your-social-media/2017-07-0315 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow Cutting Cable Inspired Victoria Coker to Start a BusinessMy guest today, Victoria Coker, is a Jane of all trades. She considers herself an artist and creative. Her first love is music, she’s into graphic design, and her day job is in marketing. In this podcast episode, Victoria and I discuss how she started her own media company featuring content for and by people of color. She shares how her greatest business challenge is raising awareness as to how cool web series can be. We also talk about how she wants to build a business where she leads with her heart.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.co...2017-06-2622 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesFrom Full-time Employee to Podcast Entrepreneur with Jeremy Enns of Ascetic ProductionsIn today’s episode, I chat with Jeremy Enns who talks about his journey from being a full-time employee to a full-time entrepreneur. His passion for storytelling has led him to work with other amazing brands and entrepreneurs. He helps his clients tell their stories through podcasts, audio books, and other kinds of audio products.2017-06-0512 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesFrom Fortune 500 Executive to Social Entrepreneur w/ Denise HamiltonIn today’s episode, former Fortune 500 company executive, Denise Hamilton, talks about her business, Watch Her Work, a digital online learning community, and how the situations in her life caused her to start such venture.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/fortune-500-executive-social-entrepreneur-denise-hamilton/2017-05-2221 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow Monica Froese of Redefining Mom Turned Blogging into a Full Time BusinessMonica Froese decided to establish an online business after experiencing the overwhelming role of being a new mother and the demands of her career. In today’s episode, Monica shares how blogging changed her life, how she went from being employed to being her own boss, and what helped in her transition to being the successful entrepreneur she is today.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/monica-froese-redefining-mom-turned-blogging-full-time-business/2017-04-2421 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow Alicia Holliday Is Changing an Industry With a Big IdeaMy guest today, Alicia Holliday, has over 13 years of experience working in the beauty industry as a professional hair stylist and makeup artist. Throughout her career, she discovered this multi-faceted problem that the beauty industry faced and came up with a way to fix the problem. In this podcast episode, she shares her story of how she started her business, the challenges she faces as the founder of a startup, and what motivates her to bring this idea to fruition.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/how-alicia-holliday-changing-industry-big-idea/2017-04-1011 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Turn Your Passion Into a Successful Business w/ Kimberly GordonBuilding a successful business in a highly competitive market takes a lot of time, work, and commitment and no one knows this better than culinary artists, chefs, and restauranteurs like my guest, Kimberly Gordon.
She joins me on the show today to share her story of how she started her business from the ground up, without the financial “safety net” of a 9-to-5 job and how her business took off like a wildfire from one of her first clients.2017-03-2715 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesGrowing a Successful Real Estate Business With James WiseOn this episode, I chat with James Wise, real estate broker and owner of Holton Wise Property Group. James is a firm believer that to become a successful entrepreneur – you must “eat, sleep, live, and breathe your business.” Today, he shares the story of how he got started in the real estate industry, some of the challenges he and his partner faced early in his career, and why they decided to keep pushing forward to turn their real estate business into a multi-million-dollar success.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/growing-a-successful-real-estate-business-with-james-wise/2017-03-1311 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesBecoming a Multi-Million Dollar Entrepreneur with Shanda SumpterShanda Sumpter is a triathlete, mother, business partner and CEO with an obsession with figuring out how to gain more freedom in her life. Today, she joins us to share her insight, passion, and ideas on how entrepreneurs can start “practicing being highly successful,” what she believes is holding many entrepreneurs back from achieving their goals and aspirations, and how she plans to launch her business into the $20-million profit realm.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/becoming-multi-million-dollar-entrepreneur/2017-02-2723 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesCreating Fulfillment & Freedom in Life With Kelly RoachKelly Roach is a wife, mother, business owner and coach who started her career working for a Fortune 500 company, climbing the corporate ladder, and getting promoted a whopping 7 times in 8 short years. On today’s episode, she shares her entrepreneurial journey, why she decided to leave her lucrative career to follow her passion, and why she’s so passionate about helping other business owners find success.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/creating-fulfillment-freedom-in-life-with-kelly-roach/2017-02-1320 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Make the Transition From Corporate to Entrepreneur W/ Shakira BrownShakira Brown is the founder of SMB Strategic Media and a Jersey girl that likes to travel and loves warm climates. In this episode, she shares her story of how her career progressed to the point where she was promoted to the Director of Marketing and Communication of a billion dollar company. She also shares valuable advice and tips she has learned throughout her career from the influencers and gurus she follows that have motivated her to become the successful entrepreneur that she is today.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/from-corporate-to-entrepreneur/2017-02-0630 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesHow to Create Wealth Without Sacrificing Health with Ben KissamOutside of his business, Ben Kissam aka ‘Coach K’ is a cross-fit athlete, NLP Master Practitioner, world traveler, and fitness coach who went from working as a middle school teacher to a successful entrepreneur. In This Episode, We Discuss: How Coach K got started in his coaching business. How he grew his blog through social media. Why he believes picking one or two strengths and creating something amazing around them can help you grow your business and feel more authentic.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/how-to-create-wealth-without-sacrificing-health-with-ben-kissam/2017-01-3021 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesGrowing a Boutique Communications Agency with Erin MontgomeryMany business owners feel that being a solopreneur or entrepreneur is one of the most rewarding opportunities they’ve experienced. Piper Media owner Erin Montgomery, a boutique communications agency, is among the thousands of business owners who feel this way!
In This Episode, We Discuss:
How Erin grew her new business locally by emailing and cold-calling.
Why the variety of content she works on helps keep her motivated and passionate in her business.2017-01-1607 min