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Business Mastery Podcast178. “Truth About Investing in Short Term Rentals” with Anne GannonSend us a textDawn Kennedy talks with Anne Gannon, CPA, who is not your typical accountant. A former professional golfer, she began her career as a CPA with a big-five accounting firm in Boston, Massachusetts. There, she quickly realized that the only winner in the traditional “busy season” approach was the accounting firm. Dawn and Anne talk about how short-term rentals can generate revenue, the risks involved, and the importance of planning and understanding regulations. The episode provides valuable insights into the benefits and challenges of managing short-term rentals, including tax advantages and the importance of f...2025-06-2533 min
Business Mastery Podcast177. “International Business” with Rick YvanovichSend us a textDawn Kennedy speaks with Rick Ivanovich. A Chief Master Coach, serial entrepreneur, author, accountant, and speaker with a Life Purpose to inspire and transform professionals for balanced fulfilment. Dawn and Rick talk about the benefits and challenges of doing business internationally, leveraging experience in implementing accounting systems across countries and running various companies, including a technology company and an offshore development center. In this episode…Who is Rick Ivanovich and whom does he serve? (0:53)Rick's Jou...2025-06-1840 min
Business Mastery Podcast140. "Owning Your Decisions" by Dawn KennedySend us a textSo it's been a while since I've done a solo show where I haven't had an amazing guest to interview, but this particular topic today is really not only very important to me, it's something that I've had to work on for the last few years, and it's something that is completely impacting where I am going now in about the next 90 days. And I wanted to share some of the insights with you and share some thoughts with you around this idea of extreme ownership and owning all of your business decisions. 2024-06-1220 min
Business Mastery Podcast102. "Market Research" with Leticia FrancisSend us a textDawn talks with Leticia Francis, the Market Research Strategist for female coaches and consultants who are ready to take their business to the next level and make some serious bank. Dawn and Leticia talk about market research and how we can do it to benefit our business.In this episode…Who is Leticia and whom does she serve? (00:56). What information should we be doing and how should we be getting it (1:53)What information would I want to con...2023-09-1327 min
Business Mastery Podcast101. "Strategic Planning" with Anne Leah Mauro ShickSend us a textDawn talks with Anne Leah Mauro Shick, Certified Director of Operations & Vetted ClickUp Consultant and the owner of Anne Leah & Co. She is now focused on helping entrepreneurial couples get out of the hamster wheel of running a business to create a lasting legacy. Dawn and Anne Leah talk about Quarterly Planning. Dawn and Anne Leah we're going to give some .tips and strategies to get your quarterly planningIn this episode…Who is Anne Leah and whom does she serve? (1:10). Let...2023-09-0628 min
Business Mastery Podcast99. "Unveiling Powerful Follow-Up Strategies" with Wanda AllenSend us a textDawn talks with Wanda Allen, an International speaker, coach, corporate trainer, author, and award-winning business owner. She's the author of Follow Up Savvy and Follow Up Sales Strategies. She's an expert in helping entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals increase pipelines, improve sales performance and strengthen relationships by developing strong follow-up skills. Dawn and Wanda talk about follow-up.In this episode…Who is Wanda and whom does she serve? (0:44). Can we talk about the resistance to follow-up that you see befor...2023-08-2323 min
Business Mastery Podcast98. "Shattering the Glass: Redefining Success and Sobriety in Business" with Courtney AndersenSend us a textDawn talks with Courtney Andersen, a sober life coach, podcast host, and author. She is the founder of Sober Vibes and National Sober Day. She helps high-achieving women quit drinking alcohol and thrive in sobriety. Dawn and Courtney talk about culturally how we associate alcohol and business and successIn this episode…Who is Courtney and whom does she serve? (1:00). What are your thoughts about culturally how we associate alcohol and business and success? (1:43)Ve...2023-08-1627 min
Business Mastery Podcast97. "Scaling and Selling with Success: Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Thrive Without Burning Out" with Gabrielle Juliano-VillaniSend us a textDawn talks with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, a licensed clinical social worker, consultant, coach, entrepreneur, and educator based in Sarasota, Fl. She has been in the mental health field for over a decade specializing in stress, chronic health conditions, and trauma. After realizing her own burnout in 2021, she sold her thriving group practice and made it her mission to educate others on the impact stress has on our everyday lives. Dawn and Gabrielle talk about burnout, preventing burnout, figuring out if you're in burnout, and how not to stay stuck up there. 2023-08-0925 min
Business Mastery Podcast96. "Entrepreneur Evolution: Growing Beyond Business" with Christine CliftonSend us a textDawn talks with Christine Clifton, Professional Growth Catalyst, Conscious Conversation Skills Trainer & Speaker, Career-Change Consultant, Business Development Advisor, HR Consultant, and Author of three books: “Get Ready. Get Set. Flow…”, “You don’t have to shout to Stand Out”, and “Your Spirit at Work”. Christine Clifton teaches mindful company professionals and service entrepreneurs to Say what they need to Say and Get where they want to Go – so they have the freedom, fulfillment, and flow in their life that they deserve. Dawn and Christine talk about the importance of evolving as a person who just ha...2023-08-0222 min
Business Mastery Podcast95. "Beyond the Bottom Line: Maximizing Profits, Unleashing Revenue Potential, and Conquering Growth Obstacles" with Kimberly TaraSend us a textDawn talks with Kimberly Tara, CPA, CTC, is a wife, mom to 4 little kids, and a multi-passionate entrepreneur. As a Tax Strategist & Business Growth Advisor, Kimberly & her team partner with CEO Mom Service Providers to maximize revenues, reduce taxes, build wealth, and create a legacy. Dawn and Kimberly talk about profits, revenue, Financial comparitinits, and how we can actually stop you from growing into your vision. Dawn and Kimberly we're going to give some tips and strategies to make sure that your profit is growing and not just your top line. 2023-07-2638 min
Business Mastery Podcast94. "Thrive in Tough Times: Harnessing a Strong Money Mindset and Effective Strategies" with Susanne MarigaSend us a textDawn talks with Susanne Mariga, CPA & Fractional CFO specializing in high net worth tax strategies for 7 and 8-figure entrepreneurs. She is also the Author of Profit First For Minority Business Enterprises and host of the Profit Talk Podcast. Dawn and Susanne talk about money mindset, money strategies, recession, and how we can put these things in place to make sure that we're thriving in what might feel like some tough economic times.In this episode…Who is Susanne and whom does she serve? (0:58). Everything that you're seeing righ...2023-07-1922 min
Business Mastery Podcast93. "Unveiling the Secrets of Data Analytics for Marketing, Sales, and Business Success" with Jarod SpiewakSend us a textDawn talks with Jarod Spiewak, Founder & Lead Strategist at Comet Fuel. Comet Fuel helps service & SAAS businesses in “growth mode” increase their revenue by $10-$100k/m through Google Ads, without the typical agency BS. Dawn and Jarod talk about data analytics, things you need to know, things you should be checking, how you know what you're doing is working when it comes to marketing and sales, and things inside your business.In this episode…Who is Jarod and whom does he serve? (0:52). What should we be tracking...2023-07-1229 min
Business Mastery Podcast92. "Intergenerational Entrepreneurship" with Julie NoonanSend us a textDawn talks with Julie Noonan, Founder & CEO of Julie Noonan Consulting, LLC which offers Executive Coaching, Strategic Change Management, and Team Effectiveness services. Julie is also an Executive & Transition Coach, Change Strategist, and Speaker helping mid to late-career executive leaders successfully RIDE the waves of change. Dawn and Julie talk about Intergenerational Entrepreneurship or building a legacy business that you can pass on. In this episode…Who is Julie and whom does she serve? (0:46). How are you helping people transition especially if they own businesses when these are g...2023-07-0527 min
Business Mastery Podcast91. "The Entrepreneur Community" with Camille MillerSend us a textDawn talks with Camille L. Miller, a speaker, seasoned executive, business strategist, author, podcaster, and PSYCH-K facilitator. Recognized internationally as the pioneer of the Soul Professional Movement, Camille is also the Founder & Chief Visionary of the Natural Life Business Partnership. Dawn and Camille talk about the entrepreneur community and what is so important about being around people like you when you own a business. In this episode…Who is Camille and whom does she serve? (0:55). Why has authenticity so important and How do we make sure that we're not chan...2023-06-2825 min
Business Mastery Podcast90. "Inside HR: Navigating Employees, Contractors & Resources" with Rick GirardSend us a textDawn talks with Rick Girard founder of Intertru Inc, created the HireOS- Hiring Operating System, host of Hire Power Radio, and author of "Healing Career Wounds". Dawn and Rick talk about how to manage employees, contractors, and human resources.In this episode…Who you are and who you serve (00:43). How soon or when should people consider hiring employees or contractors someone to help them in their business? (01:14)What are we doing trying to find these long-term relationships and these people we can delegate authority to grow businesses with...2023-06-2132 min
Business Mastery Podcast89. "The Power of Content Creation in Business" with Yvonne HeimannSend us a textDawn talks with Yvonne Heimann, the CEO & founder of AskYvi.com and the leading ClickUp evangelist, as well as a passionate Business Efficiency & Scalability Consultant, Mindset Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, & Speaker. Dawn and Yvonne talk about the Content creation system and strategy and why is it important in business.In this episode…Who is Yvonne and whom does she serve? (0:57). What are the areas needed to consider in content creation? (1:31).What strategy system do you use in content creation to reach your audience on different platforms? (4:28). How can we cre...2023-06-1428 min
Business Mastery Podcast88. "Why You Need Video Marketing and YouTube" with Elin BartonSend us a textDawn talks with Elin Barton, author, entrepreneur coach, and CEO and founder of White Knight Productions. She has been where some of you might be right now. You are working hard trying to grow your business, or just keep it alive. Dawn and Elin talk about something all of us need, video marketing. In this episode…Who is Elin and whom does she serve? (0:58). What is the difference between video marketing and digital marketing? (1:46).On what platforms are most companies putting their video marketing right now? (2:37). What about length of...2023-05-0428 min
Business Mastery Podcast87. "Growing Your Business Through Franchising" with Teri O'DonnellSend us a textDawn talks with Teri O’Donnell, founder of Prosperity Franchise Group, whose company has a goal to be at the heart of the franchising business model and help investors expand their business across the globe. Dawn and Teri talk about franchising, what it is for, and how it can help you expand your business. In this episode…Who is Teri and whom does she serve? (0:44). What is the difference between buying a franchise and buying the local hardware store, for instance? (5:56).On the other side of this…w...2023-04-1920 min