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Journey To Mastery512: Why You’re Failing to Master Yourself and Your Business—and How to Fix It!Struggling to stay on track despite your hard work? I’m Elzie Flenard, and I’m here to share a transformative method to help you achieve clarity, focus, and balance in both your life and business. Let me show you how to create a winning strategy that aligns with your values and goals.Here are 3 key takeaways:Clarity, Consistency, Simplicity: These three pillars are essential. Clarity helps you understand your mission, consistency ensures you stay diligent, and simplicity cuts through the noise to keep you focused.Systematize for Success: Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for everything you do...2025-02-1709 min
Journey To Mastery501: Mastery Isn’t Easy: Embrace the Struggle and Keep MovingAre you prepared to embark on a life-changing path of personal growth and self-discovery?This is a reintroduction of the podcast with a renewed focus on personal growth, business insights, and the power of embracing challenges. Key Takeaways:Rebranding with Purpose: Elzie shares the emotional and strategic reasons behind renaming the podcast from "Enterprise Now" to "Journey to Mastery." Discover why aligning your brand with your personal and professional growth is crucial.Embrace the Struggle: Mastery is a journey filled with ups and downs. Elzie emphasizes the importance of struggling through...2024-11-2508 min
Journey To Mastery499: No Excuses, No Mercy—Why Your Comfort Zone is Killing YouAre excuses holding you back from achieving your goals? Elzie D. Flenard, III breaks down how to stop making excuses and start executing with a focused mindset to turn your dreams into reality. Don't miss this inspiring guide to mastering your purpose!Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Understand Why We Make Excuses: Excuses stem from fear—fear of failure, criticism, or the unknown. Recognize these fears, and you'll unlock the key to moving past them and taking control of your actions. 2️⃣ Create a Mindset of Execution: Action over perfection is the mantra. Break your goals into...2024-11-1106 min
Journey To Mastery498: Getting Knocked Down is Fine—But Don’t Pretend Resilience Makes You StrongerEver faced a setback and thought it was the end of the road? Think again! Discover how to develop resilience and turn every failure into a powerful lesson for success! 🌟 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Reframe Setbacks as Lessons: Instead of seeing obstacles as roadblocks, view them as opportunities to learn and grow stronger. Changing your mindset from "Why me?" to "What can I learn from this?" can transform your ability to bounce back. 📚✨2️⃣ Expect Challenges: By anticipating that obstacles will arise, you're better prepared mentally to handle them. This proactive mindset ensures you adapt and keep m...2024-11-0406 min
Journey To Mastery489: Why Ignoring Your Trauma Is Sabotaging Your Success🌿 In this episode of the Journey to Mastery podcast, Elzie Flenard explores how recognizing and owning your past can drive your personal growth and entrepreneurial success. Discover how your experiences both good and bad, can empower your future self. 🌟🌟 Here are 3 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Acknowledge Your Past: Ignoring past experiences, especially painful ones, only gives them power over you. Confronting them can set you free and is the first step towards mastering them. 🚀2️⃣ Feel Your Emotions Fully: Whether it's anger, sadness, or fear, acknowledging these emotions is crucial for personal growth. Process them through journaling, meditati...2024-09-0208 min
Journey To Mastery483: Unveiling the Creative Hustle: LaShawnda Jones on Balancing Artistic Integrity and Financial StabilityLaShawnda Jones explores navigating self-funding, defining boundaries, and embracing her own self-discovery as she navigates the creative journey. Hosted by Elzie Flenard, this episode is a roadmap for creatives on balancing passion and pragmatism.🌟 Here are 3 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ 💪 Self-Funding and Hustle: LaShawnda discusses the realities and struggles of self-funding her projects, emphasizing the importance of print-on-demand and side gigs to maintain financial flow while staying true to one's values. Discover how she juggles it all without compromising her integrity. 💰2️⃣ 🧠 Embrace Imperfection: Both Elzie and LaShawnda emphasize the importance of giving yourself permission to be imperfect in your...2024-07-2948 min
Journey To Mastery481: From Suits to Seeds: How to Monetize Your Unique Talents!Ever wondered how to turn your expertise into a profitable venture? Discover how to amplify your voice across various platforms and productize your knowledge with Elzie Flenard and Amanda Banks.🌟 Here are 3 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Leverage Multiple Platforms: Amanda Banks shares the power of using LinkedIn, podcasting, and live audio events to build your brand and connect with your audience. Use each platform to its strength! 📣2️⃣ Overcome Public Speaking Fears: Amanda conquered her fear of public speaking through gradual exposure and practice. Start small, stay consistent, and watch your confidence soar! 📈💬3️⃣ Continuous Evaluation and Clarity...2024-07-2230 min
Journey To Mastery478: How to Write Your Own Path to Success with Melissa Ripp🌟 Join Melissa Ripp as she shares her journey from a hopeful writer to a dynamic entrepreneur, and Elzie Flenard as he gives his perspective on mastering life's unexpected challenges. This episode offers candid insights into the emotional and practical realities of entrepreneurship.🌟 Here are 3 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Embrace Your Unique Background: Melissa’s journey from a marketer to founding her own business, Peapod, showcases the power of leveraging diverse experiences and personal values to carve a distinct path in the entrepreneurial world. Use your past to fuel your business’s future! 👣2️⃣ Master Your Craft by Letting Go: Both M...2024-07-0843 min
Journey To Mastery477: Whale-Sized Wins: Mastering Big Sales and AI Innovation with Barbara Weaver Smith🎙️ Join Elzie Flenard as he chats with Barbara Weaver Smith, an expert in large account sales and the brains behind the innovative Whale Hunters methodology. Discover how strategic thinking, opportunity recognition, and a robust sales model can transform your approach to big clients. 🚀🌟 Here are 3 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Learning from the Inuit: Just like the Inuit's strategic approach to whale hunting, successful large account sales involve preparation, collaboration, and persistence. Adopting this method can lead to significant, transformative deals. 🌊2️⃣ The Power of AI in Sales: Barbara introduces us to "Barbara AI," her digital clone that leverages AI to p...2024-07-0124 min
Journey To Mastery468: Unmasking the Myths of Sales Mastery: Discover Your Path to Success with Dr. Nadia BrownWould you like to increase your business growth and transform your sales approach? Join Dr. Nadia Brown, renowned sales coach and strategist, as she shares her expertise on the latest episode of Journey to Mastery podcast hosted by Elzie Flenard. 🎧 Explore the secrets of mastering sales, embracing your unique selling style, and building lasting relationships.🌟 Here are 3 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Embrace Your Unique Sales Style: Not everyone is cut out to be a slick, fast-talking salesperson. Understanding and accepting your own style can enhance how you connect with potential clients, making your interactions more genuine and effective...2024-05-2027 min
Journey To Mastery451: The Journey from Stress to Success with James GrantElzie Flenard talks with legal entrepreneur, James Grant, who reveals the challenges and triumphs of scaling a business. From navigating team dynamics during growth phases, to maintaining focus on the business's purpose, James' insights are invaluable for any entrepreneur. Plus, hear why not all business partnerships are disasters, and how dividing responsibilities based on strengths can be a game-changer. Get a sneak peek into James' enjoyment of his entrepreneurial journey and how it aligns perfectly with his lifestyle.Tune in to learn more about creating a business that serves you, and not the other way...2024-03-0636 min
Journey To Mastery447: Self-Mastery, and the Power of Podcasting with Kimberly SpencerIn this episode of the Enterprise Now show, Elzie Flenard engages in a conversation with entrepreneur and founder Kimberly Spencer. Kimberly is a certified high performance coach, bestselling writer, health junkie, freedom-lover, & unsinkable optimist. The conversation unfolds into a discussion about Kimberly's entrepreneurial journey, beginning with her decision to drop out of college at 17 to pursue an acting career. Kimberly talks about her coaching business and emphasizes the significance of resilience in entrepreneurship and how self-mastery plays a crucial role in personal and professional development. They discuss the power of taking ownership of one's journey and the t...2024-02-2939 min
Journey To Mastery440: From Beta Tests to Billion-Dollar Bullseye With Jonathan CronstedtElzie Flenard engages in a dynamic conversation with Jonathan Cronstedt about leadership, self-leadership, and the transformative journey of Kajabi. Jonathan emphasizes the evolving nature of leadership across different stages, highlighting the challenges of self-leadership and the need to overcome the desire for approval.Their discussion explores the intricate relationship between purpose, culture, and business growth, drawing inspiration from Netflix's "good goodbye" concept. Jonathan introduces the "bullseye" concept from his upcoming book, "Billion Dollar Bullseye," outlining seven core areas of focus in a business. Purpose, profit, product, prestige, promotion, persuasion, and people form the concentric rings that contribute to...2024-02-2042 min
Journey To Mastery438: Credit Mastery and Creative Financing With Will RoundtreeIn today's episode, Elzie Flenard engages in a captivating conversation with business expert Will Roundtree. Together, they dive deep into the realm of business credit, funding strategies, and the art of managing finances.Throughout the conversation, the importance of structured business approaches is underscored. Will advocates for businesses to operate with a focus on customer experience, result-oriented processes, and scalability. The episode encapsulates the essence of wealth-building through creative financing.Will's journey from personal credit struggles to mastering creative financing and building a financial education empire is both inspiring and educational. This episode provides valuable...2024-02-1635 min
Journey To Mastery437: Data Transparency Revolution with Britt GottschalkElzie Flenard is joined by Britt Gottschalk, the founder of Geno.Me, as they dive into the entrepreneurial journey and the groundbreaking work being done in the field of health data accessibility. Britt shares her transition from a corporate background in management consulting to venturing into entrepreneurship. With a background in industrial organizational psychology, she emphasizes the importance of understanding team dynamics and organizational behavior.As the discussion delves into Geno.Me's genesis, Britt explains the critical problems they aim to solve in both B2B and B2C realms. On the B2B side, Geno.Me...2024-02-1533 min
Journey To Mastery436: Navigating Marketing, Growth and Operations with Nathan YeungIn an exciting conversation between Nathan Yeung and Elzie Flenard, Nathan, the CEO of Find Your Audience, shares a wealth of insights drawn from his unique journey, transitioning from a VP of finance and management consulting to a marketer. He emphasizes the need for a holistic perspective in marketing, combining creativity with a focus on operations for practical implementation.Nathan details the growth of his agency from 14 to 25 employees, addressing the challenges of scaling and the crucial role of organizational structure. He explores the delicate balance between autonomy and oversight in managing creative teams, advocating for empowering...2024-02-1434 min
Journey To Mastery435: Cultivating the Future with Mitchelle Lyle and Paul O'NeilElzie Flenard hosts another engaging episode, this time featuring Mitchelle Lyle and Paul O'Neil. The episode delves into the unique intersection of Mitchelle and Paul's paths, exploring the themes of vision, hope, and perseverance.Mitchelle shares her journey with ITA (International Traveler's Academy), a startup focusing on connecting employers and employees in the niche market of working and living internationally. The momentum and impact of ITA led Mitchelle to explore her passion for hydroponics, a soilless gardening method. She highlights the significance of contributing positively to her community, drawing parallels between her experiences in the corporate world...2024-02-1339 min
Journey To Mastery434: Mastering the Art of Deals With Corey KupferElzie Flenard engages in an insightful conversation with Corey Kupfer, a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in law, negotiation, and podcasting. Corey shares his journey from being a Brooklyn kid to establishing a successful law firm and speaking, training, and consulting company. As a deal maker, Corey delves into the strategies he employed to build, grow, and scale his service-based business in the highly competitive field of law.Corey and Elzie explore various types of deals, such as joint ventures, strategic alliances, online affiliate deals, sponsorship deals, and more. Corey also sheds light on his foray into podcasting...2024-02-1231 min
Journey To Mastery420: Align, Believe, and Consistently Sell with Stacey HallStacey Hall introduces a modern, transformative sales framework emphasizing alignment, belief, and consistency. Her unique lighthouse metaphor holds captivating insights on how salespeople can anchor their endeavors. Get a taste of this approach from Elzie Flenard, who intrigues us with his fun, curious, and energetic persona. Discover how aligning with your values, skills, and reasons for selling can foster meaningful connections and build trust. Will this approach help you stay consistent and triumph in sales? Tune in to find out.Episode Highlight:00:41 - In this day and age, my new version...2024-01-2305 min
Journey To Mastery416: B2B Brand Building with Jamar JonesUnlock the secrets of B2B brand building with Elzie Flenard and entrepreneurial guru Jamar Jones in this insightful micro-episode. Jamar's straightforward advice centers on self-focus and abandoning excuses. Dive into the art of content creation by authentically sharing daily experiences across platforms like LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. Jamar stresses consistency, urging entrepreneurs not to overcomplicate their narrative. Learn how these simple yet impactful steps can propel your B2B brand from a mere concept to a market hero.Tune in for strategic gems on amplifying your brand presence, refining your content game, and establishing...2024-01-1703 min
Journey To Mastery413: Mastering Business Resilience with Jene LiddellJoin Elzie Flenard in a dynamic conversation with Jene Liddell, the seasoned business management consultant from Resilience Consultancy. Jene unveils her unique approach of "stealth consulting" that promises to revolutionize the way you streamline business operations. Discover the delicate balance between expertise and experience, gaining enlightening perspectives on the true value of consultants.Delve into the intricacies of goal-setting and operational streamlining, where Jene shares insights on handling customer complaints and identifying key players in your business process. Explore the world of process optimization, specifically in debt management, and unravel the significance of training and auditing for...2024-01-1228 min
Journey To Mastery408: The Intricacies of Business Operations with Alicia Butler PierreElzie Flenard is joined by Alicia Butler-Pierre, Founder & CEO of Equilibria, in this enriching episode. They delve deep into the intricacies of business operations and tackle the often-neglected aspects of operations and revenue, using relatable analogies like a "leaking bathtub" to illustrate the consequences of poor oversight. They discuss various aspects of customer satisfaction, team managing, and even tease a potential limited series on operations.Discover the importance of documentation in business, with Alicia offering practical tips on how to document business processes effectively. She also suggests ways to do it even when pressed for time, from...2024-01-0536 min
Journey To MasteryFS:02 - The 5 Dimensions of Mastery: Mastering Your Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Mental, and Social SelfIn this episode of the Mastering You series, Elzie delves into the dimensions of mastery, which encompass physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, and social aspects. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the need for continuous improvement in these areas. Elzie singles out discipline as a key skill that ties into all dimensions of mastery, stressing the significance of making transformative decisions and holding oneself accountable.Highlights:- Elzie discusses the 5 dimensions of mastery: physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, and social.- Emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and continuous self-improvement....2023-12-0406 min
Journey To MasteryEp 398: The Art of Making Deals & Profitable Podcasting with Josh WilsonEver wondered how podcasting can be a catalyst for strategic alliances and profitable relationships? Join Elzie Flenard in this enlightening episode with fellow podcaster, author, and commercial real estate capital advisor, Josh Wilson. A devoted family man and seasoned entrepreneur, Josh unveils his secrets to monetizing relationships and leveraging podcasts for impactful partnerships. With a track record of 10 successful podcasts and iTunes chart-toppers, Josh shares game-changing insights. Shift your focus from vanity metrics to creating connections that fuel revenue and drive success.Tune in to discover the power of podcasting in building communities, setting clear...2023-11-1729 min
Journey To MasteryEp 393: Respectful Leadership & Creating Positive Environments with Gregg WardElzie Flenard engages in a compelling conversation with Gregg Ward, Founder of The Center for Respectful Leadership. From his youth to training police officers in handling emotionally disturbed individuals, Gregg advocates for respect in all aspects of life. Let's explore how respect shapes law enforcement training, emphasizing assessing situations before action. Gain insights into metrics for mental health training. Uncover the need for proactive policing over reactive approaches. In business, discover how respect fuels motivation, enhances team morale, and boosts customer satisfaction. Learn to build robust diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies, avoiding tokenism. Embrace empathy as a...2023-11-1033 min
Journey To MasteryEp 387: Elevate Your Business with PR and Podcasting with Tonya McKenzieElzie Flenard engages in a dynamic conversation with Tonya McKenzie, Founder of Sand and Shores, a leading communications and leadership firm. They delve into the pivotal role of PR and podcasting in business success. Tonya emphasizes the importance of crafting a compelling brand narrative, drawing inspiration from challenges, and aligning business values for growth. She provides practical insights into PR budgeting and consistent branding. Tonya also shares her journey in launching the Empowered Podcast Network, creating a platform for meaningful conversations. She highlights the therapeutic and educational power of podcasting, especially for survivors of challenging...2023-11-0327 minJourney To MasteryEp 383: Crafting a Captivating Brand Narrative with Tonya McKenzieJoin Elzie Flenard and Tonya McKenzie in this insightful episode as they dive into the often underestimated realm of brand storytelling. They underscore the pivotal role of elevating your message, a piece that frequently eludes business owners in comprehending the profound impact of their brand story. Tonya sheds light on the prevalent misconception surrounding the value of a brand narrative, emphasizing the necessity for individuals to reflect on their identity and its significance. Especially for women entrepreneurs, recognizing their inherent value and contributions to the business proves pivotal when crafting an authentic brand story. Tune...2023-10-3002 min
Journey To MasteryEp 376: Public Relations Strategies for Small Business Owners with Andrea PassElzie Flenard delves into the world of Public Relations (PR) with seasoned expert Andrea Pass, founder of Andrea Pass Public Relations. They uncover the vital role PR plays for small business owners, offering valuable insights and actionable tips. Andrea's journey from high school PR chair to thriving entrepreneur serves as an inspiring backdrop. They emphasize the significance of earned PR over paid strategies, providing a roadmap to PR success. Whether new to PR or seeking to enhance existing strategies, you'll find this conversation invaluable. From initiating outreach to boosting engagement through active listening and collaboration...2023-10-2033 minJourney To MasteryEp 375: Strategize Less, Pitch More with Andrea PassElzie Flenard explores the diverse lanes within Public Relations (PR) with expert Andrea Pass. Andrea emphasizes a practical approach to PR, steering away from over-analysis and extensive strategizing. She highlights that getting clients involved from day one and promptly pitching them to media outlets can yield more effective results than prolonged strategizing. This insight provides a fresh perspective on navigating the lanes of PR and seizing opportunities without unnecessary delay.Tune in now for a dynamic take on PR strategies!Episode Highlight:01:10 - I don't spend months and months strategizing. I...2023-10-1902 min
Journey To MasteryEp 345: Successful Scaling of a Service-Based Business with Daniella GenasElzie Flenard interviews business support expert Daniella Genas, who is the Founder and Business Growth Strategist of Be The Boss International, to explore the keys to business growth and success. Daniella talks about her personal journey as a business owner and how that led her to develop a holistic framework. Drawing from her MBA studies and empirical research, she shares the pivotal lessons she learned and how her framework has helped clients achieve remarkable results.Explore the VISSA model, a five-step process that starts with envisioning a three-year vision for both life and business. Daniella's emphasis on...2023-08-1823 min
Journey To MasteryEp 320: Data Collection Made Easy with Bulut AkisikElzie Flenard interviews Bulut Akisik, the VP of Enterprise Growth at Jotform, whose role involves growth marketing and finding new people who can benefit from the company's software as a service platform. Bulut talks about the importance of balancing family and workplace success, being honest with customers, and establishing a relationship with them. They discuss growth hacking strategies, which involves testing, data engineering, and making decisions based on realistic data. B2B founders, investors, and entrepreneurs can leverage growth marketing to get ahead of their competition. They also highlight streamlining data collection. Jotform's platform is...2023-06-2318 minJourney To MasteryEp 297: Maximize Your Business Profitability as a 10-Hour Entrepreneur with Jason DuncanElzie Flenard sits down with Jason Duncan, a professional business coach, multi-award-winning entrepreneur, and founder of 12 companies. They explore how an entrepreneur can maximize their business profitability while still maintaining a healthy and stress-free lifestyle. Jason shares his journey from pastoral ministry to entrepreneurship, and how he discovered his purpose through self-awareness and understanding the signals from within.They discuss the importance of self-awareness, the dangers of synthetic happiness, and the necessity of change even when it is painful. Jason introduces the concept of the law of open cycles and shares how managing open cycles can reduce...2023-04-2831 minJourney To MasteryEp 279: Fundamentals of Adaptability with Adonica RandallAdonica Randall joins Elzie Flenard to discuss the fundamentals of adaptability. Adonica emphasizes that staying up-to-date with social media, news, and other sources can help one understand changes happening around them. She also explains how events taking place in different parts of the world may have an indirect impact on us. She raises a question about ways to deal with such ever-changing scenarios. This is very important for business owners because they have to stay on top of developments and modify their operations to suit shifting conditions. Tune in to the show for more insights into staying...2023-03-1302 minJourney To MasteryEp 248: Visionary Leadership for Entrepreneurs with Jan CavelleElzie and Jan Cavelle discuss the importance of thought leadership, personal mastery, and storytelling in relation to business. Jan highlights the importance of self-development for any entrepreneur, emphasizing that it takes time, devotion, effort, sacrifice and dedication to become a visionary leader. She also points out the necessity of prioritizing oneself and protecting one's mental health to succeed in business. Jan's advice is invaluable for entrepreneurs looking to improve their skills and develop professionally."Founders oftentimes don't start off as visionary leaders" is an insightful quote for entrepreneurs. Jan Cavelle's response further expands on this idea, offering...2022-12-2203 minJourney To MasteryEp 247: Invest in Quality People with Jan CavelleElzie and Jan Cavelle discuss the importance of investing in training and quality people as a business grows. They emphasize the need for leaders to do what is best for the business, even if it means making tough decisions. They also talk about the difficulties of growing a business and needing to let go of employees who were with the company from the beginning, how hard it is to have that conversation, and what would need to be done for it to happen smoothly.Having leaders who are knowledgeable and invested in their employees’ well-being will ensure th...2022-12-2105 minJourney To MasteryEp 246: Gain Mental Strength and Discipline with Jan CavelleElzie asks Jan Cavelle about personal mastery and how she is able to take the concept of perseverance and turn it into action. She notes that she is very strict with herself, always making a set number of phone calls each day regardless of whether or not she felt like it. When asked about the mental challenges faced by entrepreneurs, Jan says that it is incredibly hard and that salespeople often fall into the trap of becoming addicted to sales results. They also discuss the importance of checking the metrics of the quality of results regularly, and...2022-12-2005 minJourney To MasteryEp 245: Leverage Relationship-Building to Boost Sales with Jan CavelleSelling has changed over the years, but the two most important things for a great salesperson are still resilience and empathy. Jan Cavelle talks with Elzie about how being self-motivated and doing research are key to being successful. It is also important to build relationships with clients and understand their needs in order to provide them with what they want and/or need. They also discuss the importance of listening, drawing out information from potential clients, and building relationships.Being a good salesperson is about more than just being persuasive. You also need to be resilient and...2022-12-1909 minJourney To MasteryEp 244: Digital Marketing for Experienced Entrepreneurs with Adam McChesneyAre you an experienced entrepreneur looking to take your digital marketing to the next level? In this episode, Elzie interviews the owner of Hite Digital St. Louis, Adam McChesney, who helps business owners create awareness, generate leads, and drive revenue with customized marketing strategies. If you're looking to up your digital marketing game, then this episode is for you!They talk about digital assets, which are anything that can be used to improve a website's google rank or generate calls and leads for a business, and include items such as blog posts, infographics, e-books, and videos. They...2022-12-0831 minJourney To MasteryEp 240: The Growth Hacker's Edge with Sabir SemerkantIn this episode, the main conversation topics revolve around the world of entrepreneurship, conducting business using a scientific method, and mastering the ego to be a better business leader and to make better business decisions. Sabir Semerkant's background is in computer science, which he leverages to help businesses grow through marketing and customer acquisition strategies. He explains how it requires time, work, and commitment to develop a thriving business as an entrepreneur. In the course of running your business, you should develop the habit of routinely putting your theories to the test and making adjustments in response...2022-11-2434 minJourney To MasteryEp 229: Personal Reflection is Key to Growth with Rachel DruckenmillerThe most successful people in the world are always looking for ways to improve themselves. It's no secret that personal reflection is key to growth. Elzie is joined by Rachel Druckenmiller and they talk about how in order to improve ourselves, we need to take a step back and assess our strengths and weaknesses. If you want to achieve anything in life, you have to take the time to reflect on your past experiences and learn from them. Learn more about the benefits of personal reflection and how it can help you achieve your goals!Episode Highlights2022-10-2713 minJourney To MasteryEp 225: What Successful Men in Business Are Made Of with Purdeep SanghaIn this recap episode, Elzie shares 3 talking points that Purdeep shares in the full episode and why these are important for b2b founders. First, men need help. B2B businesses are often started by men who are used to being in charge and taking care of everything themselves. However, this is not sustainable in the long term. Men need to learn to delegate and trust others to help them grow their business. Second, men who win are those who are able to align their team with their vision. B2B businesses require a clear vision and strong leadership...2022-10-1402 minJourney To MasteryEp 224: Achieving Work Life Harmony as a Leader with Purdeep SanghaDo you feel like you are always working? Do you feel like you never have enough time for your family or friends? If this sounds like you, it's time to start focusing on work-life balance. Elzie is joined by Purdeep Sangha and they talk about achieving work life harmony and how it is possible through coaching and mentoring. They discuss why it's important for men to have a coach who can help them manage their time and reach their goals. Discover now the top tips for achieving work life harmony!Episode Highlights03:05 So I saw...2022-10-1329 minJourney To MasteryEp 220: 3 Takeaways Every B2B Founder Needs to KnowIn this recap episode, Elzie mentions 3 key takeaways from his conversation with Dallas Gordon for b2b founders. The first is how to find your niche as a b2b founder. The second is how to turn fear into fuel for success. The third is narrowing down options to increase your chances of success. All three of these are important points for b2b founders to keep in mind. The first take away, finding your niche as a b2b founder, is important because it will help you focus your business and make it more successful. The second take...2022-09-3002 minJourney To MasteryEp 219: Tips for Being a Successful b2b Founder with Dallas GordonWhen it comes to b2b business success, there are a lot of things that go into it. Dallas Gordon joins Elzie to share some of her insights on the most important things. In this episode, they talk about how to find your niche as a founder, how to use your fear to create success, and how not to take your business personally by separating your business life from your personal life. Listen in to learn some tips on how to increase your chances of achieving success in the b2b arena! Highlights: 05:25 In order to...2022-09-2931 minJourney To MasteryEp 215: Establishing Business by Actively Looking for Opportunity with Greg VetterOpportunity is all around us. As an entrepreneur, it's important to be able to recognize opportunity when you see it and take advantage of it. Elzie is joined by Greg Vetter and they talk about how being proactive and looking for opportunities is essential to establish your business. Discover some tips and strategies that will help you get started on how to turn opportunity into success!Highlights 01:29 I knew that I wanted to start something because I wanted to do more with my life. You know, middle class is fine but it wasn’t fine for...2022-09-2222 minJourney To MasteryEp 213: Sales and Business Development with Dan MarxSales is one of the most important aspects of any business. After all, it is through sales that businesses generate revenue and grow. Are you one of the many people who find sales difficult and challenging? Listen as Elzie is joined by Dan Marx and talks about the practical things that contribute to Dan’s success. Find out some essential tips to become a master of sales and business development.Highlights03:16 I’m up for success either way, whether they do business with me or not. I think it’s easier just to be completely transp...2022-09-1516 minJourney To MasteryEp 211: The Challenges and Triumphs of a Black-Owned Business with Maestro StevensBlack-owned businesses have always been a vital part of the American economy. However, they have often faced significant challenges, from lack of access to capital to discrimination. In recent years, the black community has made great strides in business ownership, but there is still much work to be done. Racism is one of the biggest challenges that black-owned businesses face. It can manifest in a variety of ways, from customers refusing to patronize black-owned businesses to landlords refusing to rent space to black-owned businesses. But despite these challenges, black-owned businesses continue to thrive and play an important role in...2022-09-0832 minJourney To MasteryEp 210: People and Culture are the Key to Entrepreneurial Success with Shawn GulyasEntrepreneurship is not easy, it requires a lot of dedication. In this episode, Elzie is joined by Shawn Gulyas who shares his favorite area of business which is around people and culture. He also shared what he’s learned about people that lead him to be a successful entrepreneur. For him, it was always about the people he surrounds himself with. A great team can make a big difference in the success or failure of a business. Shawn also talks about some tips on hiring and firing employees. Even though firing someone is never easy, sometimes it's ne...2022-09-0516 minJourney To MasteryEp 209: Turning Your Passion Into Profits with Sharon RingierAre you passionate about something? Chances are you can turn that passion into profits. It's not always easy, but it's definitely worth it. Elzie and Sharon discuss how to find your passion and turn it into a successful business. Sharon also provides some tips on how to get started and how you must not only talk the talk, but also walk the walk and experience firsthand how you want your audience to feel about your service or product.Highlights: 02:35 For as long as I can remember, even as a child, I always had that entrepreneurial s...2022-09-0112 minJourney To MasteryEp 208: People are the Greatest Asset in Business with Stephen BatesBusinesses are nothing without the people who work for them and the customers they serve. Sales and marketing efforts hinge on relationships with customers, and businesses need employees to function. Elzie is joined by Stephen Bates and they discuss why people are the greatest asset in business and how you can better understand customers and employees in order to create a more successful company!Highlights:03:32 Understanding people is the key and understanding your job as the owner is to move people to push-pull them into their best.04:28 There’s a bad connotation to th...2022-08-2913 minJourney To MasteryEp 205: Discovering Business Ideas From Strengths with Cathy NesbittWhen it comes to starting your own business, you want to make sure that you're doing something that you're truly passionate about. This is the key to success! You have to consider what your strengths are and what you're passionate about. Cathy Nesbitt joins Elzie to discuss how you find your passion. And once you've found it, how do you turn it into a successful business? Discover how to reach your full potential and become a great entrepreneur.Highlights:02:39 I have a good work ethic and I think that’s an important characteristic as an en...2022-08-1813 min
Journey To MasteryEp 204: What It Means to be an Entrepreneur with Gramps JeffreyThere are many different things that go into making an entrepreneur successful. While having a great product or service to sell is certainly important, it's not the only thing you need. Elzie discusses with Gramps Jeffrey how you also need to be able to choose the right people to help you bring your vision to life and manage your finances responsibly. Find out the key characteristics that will help you achieve success and be an effective entrepreneur!Highlights:04:48 You always have to have an extra strategy. You always gotta be thinking about, okay, where am...2022-08-1513 minJourney To MasteryEp 203: The Right Way to Market a Business with Kathleen CelminsAs an entrepreneur, marketing is important for a number of reasons. Elzie’s guest, Kathleen Celmins, explains that first, it allows you to share your products and services with the right people in a strategic way. By targeting your marketing efforts, you can reach your ideal customers and clients more effectively. Additionally, marketing helps you to build a strong personal brand. Find out how an effective marketing strategy can help you to maximize your profits and grow your business.Highlights:02:36 The truth is, without marketing you don't have a business or an easy way to get...2022-08-1114 minJourney To MasteryEp 202: The Power of Marketing and Advertising with Audra RobinsonIn today's competitive marketplace, it's essential to have a strong enterprise marketing and advertising strategy that takes into account all of the different ways that customers can interact with your brand. Elzie is joined by Audra Robinson to talk about how, with the right strategy in place, you'll be able to maximize your brand's exposure and ensure that it has the best chance of success. Find out the key elements that make up a successful marketing and advertising strategy!Highlights:02:40 I wanted to figure out how I could potentially change the future when it comes...2022-08-0823 minJourney To MasteryEp 201: Never Quit on Your Dream and Passion with Joe CecalaIn this new episode of the refocused, rebranded, new direction of Enterprise Now, Elzie is joined by Joe Cecala Founder & CEO at Dream Exchange. Joe was a lawyer who worked on many small capital transactions for more than fifteen years. In that time, he saw that small capital transactions, however good, always lack a clear exit. Answering the investor question “How do I sell my investment?” was a constant problem. This, and other problems in raising capital, were especially pronounced in the black community as his firm worked with the Chicago Urban League attempting to help the “Next One” entrepre...2022-07-1134 minJourney To MasteryEp 200: Digital Marketing for Business Owners with Danielle McGeeElzie talks with Danielle McGee about digital marketing and how this tool has helped black businesses grow. Danielle shares the impact of the pandemic on black businesses and how she realizes even more how having a strong digital presence could be of help to having a successful business. Find out how going digital can get results that can help your business grow.Highlights07:27 You need to have confidence in yourself and it will definitely be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. 08:34 Through my eyes as a marketer, I see that man...2022-06-0621 minJourney To MasteryEp 199: Secrets to Being a Successful Business Owner with Matt CarleThere are a lot of secrets to success and Elzie is joined by Matt Carle to share and discuss ways to be a successful business owner. Matt shares the difference between being an entrepreneur, manager, and technician and how significant it is for everyone who aims to be a successful business owner to have balance in these three aspects. Matt also shares his top two keys to success to being a better owner. Highlights 02:50 To be successful, especially as a small business owner starting out, you have to have aspects of all three. Most people are...2022-05-1615 minJourney To MasteryEp 198: Being Uncomfortable Will Help You Grow with Iva PaleckovaIn today’s episode, Elzie talks with Iva Paleckova, an executive coach for entrepreneurs, international speaker, and #1 Amazon best-selling author. Iva shares her thoughts on how to be uncomfortable and embracing humility to help you grow. She recommends following your own journey to discover your purpose and your path to clarity. Highlights:06:51 I was also applying for government support, which was the most humiliating thing that I’ve ever done in my entrepreneurial career. Finally, I realized, you know what, if anybody can figure it out it’s gonna be me. I’m going to figure it...2022-05-0228 minJourney To MasteryEp 197: How to Get Ahead in Your Business with Howard BergElzie welcomes Howard Berg, Guinness World Record holder, World's fastest reader and CEO of Berg Learning. Howard shares his professional background and the secret to why he has a successful business. He also shares his opinion about marketing strategy and how to eliminate negative behavior. Listen to this episode and hear more effective tips from the world’s fastest reader, Howard Berg.Highlight01:34 – Learning, because that’s a part of all of them. To be good at any of them you have to have information and good information.03:55 – I don’t think you`ll have sal...2022-04-1822 minJourney To MasteryEp 196: Achieving the American Dream with Sharad ChadhaElzie hosts Sharad Chadha, the CEO and President at Sprecher Brewing Co. Inc. Sharad talks about how he started as an individual contributor to buying Sprecher, his motivation to own a company, growing the company, and tips and tricks to get people to the next level. They discuss the importance of having a coach, developing self-awareness, how making mistakes can be a good thing, and his inspiration to continue to serve the community with the company products.Highlights:06:06 I’d always work in a very safe environment: General Electric company, Samsung. But I always wanted to...2022-04-0426 minJourney To MasteryEp 195: The Fruits of Our Unconscious Habits and Behaviors with Daniel MangenaIn this week’s episode, Elzie is joined by Daniel Mangena who is a best-selling author, radio host, international speaker and an abundance activator. He helps others live an abundant, joyful and purpose-driven life. He talks about the importance of creating value with what you do. He also mentions that what you’re bringing to the table is always going to be reflected back and responded to by people so it’s important to create a positive value. Daniel also gives us his two cents on the cause and effect of what we do. Episode Highlights02:35...2022-03-1917 minJourney To MasteryEp 194: What it Takes to Have a Successful Business with Adam ArnettIn this week’s episode, Elzie talks with Adam Arnett who is the CEO and President of Element Personal Training Outsourcing. He has built his company into a multi-million dollar company operating in 7 states and over 70 locations. He discusses the importance of delegating tasks to other people. He shares how you need to trust the people in your company and the importance of empowering them while working with you. He also talks about how essential it is to be patient with your employees, you need to show them how you want things to be done. Adam also shares his th...2022-03-0719 minJourney To MasteryEp 193: Personal Brand and Sharing the Human Side of Business with Kevin PalmieriElzie welcomes to the show Kevin Palmieri, the host of Next Level University podcast. Kevin talks about his businesses Next Level Business Solutions, Next Level Web Solutions, and Next Level Social Media, which grew out of his successful global top 100 podcast.Kevin and Elzie discuss the four major areas of business and why sales is Kevin’s favorite. Kevin shares his top three tips for getting better at sales and stresses the importance of making a connection with people and focusing on the relationship to build sales. Building a successful personal brand will allow you to have mo...2022-02-2115 minJourney To MasteryEp 192: Helping Businesses Use Language Better with Chris WestIn today’s episode, Elzie talks to Chris West, the best-selling author of Strong Language: The Fastest, Smartest, Cheapest Marketing Tool You’re Not Using and CEO of Verbal Identity, specializing in corporate narrative, brand voice guidelines, and writer training. Chis talks about how language is a superpower and the most underused tool in business. In the “What is the Stupidest Thing You’ve Done” segment, he emphasizes the need to understand as much about business before becoming an entrepreneur. He explains the concept of “founderitis” and offers three tips to help reign in your ideas. Chris stresses...2022-02-0716 minJourney To MasteryEp 191: Knowing When to Pass on Elements of Your Company to Others with Charles ReadElzie interviews Charles Read from Get Payroll, a Payroll Service Bureau in business for 30 years. Get Payroll provides payroll and payroll-related services to small businesses around the country. Charles talks about what got him into finance, his take on the critical nature of sales, and how he evolved from a corporate employee to a successful business owner. Charles relays a story about working for the worst boss he ever had and how that experience taught him how to be a better employer and how not to treat his employees.Charles offers tips on effective marketing an...2022-01-1717 minJourney To MasteryEp 190: Taking the Risk out of Investing with Sean TepperIn this week’s episode, Elzie talks with Sean Tepper who used his 15 years of software engineering experience to create his investment company, Tykr, which helps clients increase their returns in the stock market by using a rigorous algorithm to minimize risk. He discusses the importance of talking to your customers as you develop your product and explains the value in channel partner acquisition to grow the business through strategic partnerships with businesses who share the same audience. Sean also shares his thoughts on the importance of contract work for longer-term financial stability and the benefits to work-life balance....2022-01-0317 minJourney To MasteryEp 189: The Proper Mindset to Success with Vinay RamanIn this episode, Elzie talks to Vinay Raman who is the CEO and founder of CAARMO. He helps businesses and employees unlock their hidden potential, opportunities to maximize, and risks to mitigate through a Performance Intelligence software tool. He has built decision making tools that help you more deeply understand your people and your company. The episode revolved around the proper mindset in being an entrepreneur. Elzie and Vinay talk about different topics from the virtual world, the new economy, having skills in sales and much more. Tune in as you learn more about the entrepreneurial world an...2021-12-2017 minJourney To MasteryEp 188: Let’s Talk About Franchising and Everything Behind It with Dani PelevaIn this episode, Elzie talks to Dani Peleva who is the CEO and founder of the company called Franchise Fame which is a marketing agency for the franchising sector. Dani works with global franchisors and helps them expand into new territories through digital marketing campaigns and marketing strategies. The episode is about franchising and everything that’s going on behind it. Episode Highlights: 02:45 I believe a lot of people have business ideas or a passion for something but they are often afraid of failure or they lack support and knowledge on how to start themselves whic...2021-12-0618 minJourney To MasteryEp 187: What is AAPI All About with Alexa Alfaro and Howard LeuOn this bonus episode Elzie talks to Alexa Alfaro and Howard Leu. Alexa Alfaro is a CEO and President of the Meet on the Street, a Filipino food startup. Howard Leu is a photographer and digital designer. They are both members of a giant family, a community of people from 34 ethnicities, who all came from somewhere, but are all Americans who are working hard. The episode is about Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI, APA or AAP) Heritage Month, and how important it is to ask questions, to recognize others and to be recognized, to educate ourselves and to educate...2021-05-1220 minJourney To MasteryEp 186: Oh Yeah? Watch This! with Paul M NeubergerOn this very last episode of Enterprise NOW! Elzie talks to Paul M Neuberger, a speaker and a trainer, who believes in making the impossible possible. In this awesome conversation full of golden nuggets the two of them are talking about pros and cons of entrepreneurship, about success, fears, drives and mindset. Key points09:30 - Never satisfied = success11:45 - If you do what you love, you can never call it work13:30 - The best thing about entrepreneurship is the limitless potential15:10 - Fear can be used as a pushing...2020-10-0526 minJourney To MasteryEp 185: Leverage their Infrastructure with Paul ZelizerOn this episode Elzie talks to Paul Zelizer, a fellow podcaster and host of Awarepreneurs Podcast, about the importance of podcasting and conversation, leveraging someone else’s infrastructure and benefits of being a podcast guest. Paul’s core beliefs are if an action is not making the world a better place, it’s not worth doing. Enjoy this awesome conversation! Key points04:19 - Podcasting is a pivotal part of having conversations, creating dialogues and helping people communicate05:30 - How can podcasting affect a business11:00 - The impact of a conversation to a life...2020-10-0417 minJourney To MasteryEp 184: You Can do it Too! with Scott AaronOn this episode Elzie talks to Scott Aaron, a fellow podcaster, business coach and LinkedIn Expert. They talk about the mindset and how to shift it, setting your goals and believing in yourself. Scott’s life story has taught him to strive to do something he wants to and not what he needs to do, which is a huge mindset shift. Check out this awesome conversation full of golden nuggets!Key points06:05 - Life is full ups and downs. You may get knocked down, but if you look up, you can get up07:30...2020-10-0320 min
Enterprise NOW! (backup)Ep 183: Be the Guide with David SaltzmanOn this episode Elzie talks to David Saltzman, a Director of Marketing for Borislow Insurance, and Captivated Health. David is also a fellow podcast host of weekly “ShiftShapers” podcast showcasing insurance industry leaders transforming their business models. Elzie and David talk about marketing, mindset, sales, as well as difficult life experiences and how they shape you. Enjoy!Key points04:30 - Some great learning experiences can be painful at the time09:25 - Focus on things that make you happy12:40 - Inspiration can be triggered by outside things, but it comes from inside2020-10-0219 minJourney To MasteryEp 183: Be the Guide with David SaltzmanOn this episode Elzie talks to David Saltzman, a Director of Marketing for Borislow Insurance, and Captivated Health. David is also a fellow podcast host of weekly “ShiftShapers” podcast showcasing insurance industry leaders transforming their business models. Elzie and David talk about marketing, mindset, sales, as well as difficult life experiences and how they shape you. Enjoy!Key points04:30 - Some great learning experiences can be painful at the time09:25 - Focus on things that make you happy12:40 - Inspiration can be triggered by outside things, but it comes from inside2020-10-0219 minJourney To MasteryEp 182: Now, That’s Perseverance! with Patrick PowersOn this episode Elzie talks to Patrick Powers, a serial entrepreneur from Denmark, Europe, Copyrighter and Founder of VIPDiners.com. They talk about the importance of social skills, marketing, copyrighting and being committed. Patrick started 14 businesses and failed at all of them before he built a very successful business, which he regrettably sold recently. Now, that’s perseverance! Listen to his story and learn which skills are useful to succeed in your own business.Key points03:10 - The inspirational story of perseverance and commitment 07:33 - Be strongly decisive and become committed to that de...2020-10-0120 minJourney To MasteryEp 181: The Three Sassy Commandments With James MulvaneyOn this episode Elzie talks to fellow James Mulvaney, a fellow podcaster, entrepreneur and Founder of Radio.co, Podcast.co & MatchMaker.fm. They talk about podcasting, developing and launching new products, competition and connecting. If you’re in podcasting, or you’re planning to be, expect lots of useful information from this one. If not, you’ll still receive great advice for running a successful business. Enjoy!Key points08:30 - Perseverance leads to the goal09:30 - 3 commandments leading to success12:00 - Don’t copy your competition, listen to your customers and be more...2020-09-3023 minJourney To MasteryEp 180: Stay Positive with Adam MendlerOn this episode Elzie talks to Adam Mendler, Chief Executive Officer of The Veloz Group, where he runs multiple businesses. They talk about the importance of having a positive mindset, success, leadership, dedication and podcasting. Also, Adam is a fellow podcaster interviewing successful and famous people, so he draws his inspiration from them.Key points05:37 - In order to run successful businesses surround yourself with team of experts and manage your time effectively09:35 - Success mindset comes from staying positive. Don’t let negativity and distractions get in a way of what you ho...2020-09-2929 minJourney To MasteryEp 179: The Body and the Mind with Lee ChambersOn this episode Elzie talks to Lee Chambers, Environmental Psychologist and Wellbeing Consultant, about mental toughness and how to overcome extremely hard life circumstances. Lee has lost the ability to walk at the age of 29 and after he had time to self-reflect, he realized what’s important to him. Finally, he built the mindset of a champion so he could learn how to walk again. Join us on this journey.Key points03:56 - In times of struggle, don’t isolate yourself. Talk to other people, they might help you06:50 - Gratitude is one of t...2020-09-2818 minJourney To MasteryEp 178: The Process of Letting Go with Thom KingOn this episode Elzie talks to Thom King, Founder and CEO of Icon Foods, about music industry, food industry and most importantly, mindset. In this deep conversation Thom explains how to shift your mindset quickly and how to let go of fear and anxiety - two nemeses of the present. Don’t miss this one!Key points02:40 - Working on any job position, no matter how bad it is and how much you hate it, can be useful to develop a good work ethic which will help you later in your career.04:30 - Co...2020-09-2720 minJourney To MasteryEp 177: Be resilient with Maureen MetcalfOn this episode Elzie talks to Maureen Metcalf, Founder and CEO of the Innovative Leadership Institute, about effective leadership, organization changes and resilience. Maureen is helping leaders innovate how they lead during disruptive times and she wants to help Enterprisers lead their organization during this pandemic by sharing lots of golden nuggets in this episode.Key points05:15 - Implementing system’s change and shifting cultures are two different things.08:40 - Effective leaders affect everyone around them to be more effective11:30 - Resilience is the ability to respond as quickly as possible to...2020-09-2616 minJourney To MasteryEp 176: Closing The Wealth Gap with Calvin Williams Jr.On this episode Elzie talks to Calvin Williams, Jr. (CEO & Founder of Freeman Capital), a tech-savvy entrepreneur about finances, technology, how to start earning big numbers, challenges and how to overcome them. Calvin uses his experience from multiple areas to close the wealth gap and he invites you, the Enterprisers, for a free consulting session on his automated wealth management platform.Key Points07:25 - Overcoming a challenge can be taken in two phases. First step is to understand the context of the challenge, and the second step is to break down the challenge until there’s...2020-08-2821 minJourney To MasteryEp 175: Leading Without A Title with Michael ColburnOn this episode Elzie talks to Michael J. Colburn, PhD, an industrial engineer, manager, consultant and a former teacher, about leadership, self-management and work ethic. Michael’s wisdom is evident right from the start so you can expect to receive lots of golden nuggets from this one.Key Points:03:32 - Leadership on all organizational levels is a key to success in making the strategy work06:15 - Change your mindset by taking one action that changes your entire perspective11:50 - Be afraid and exhilarate at the same time moments are the moments wo...2020-08-2015 min
Enterprise NOW! (backup)Ep 160: Embracing Change and Staying the Course with Michael “Big Mike” DanielsonI have over 20 years of professional experience, including commercial banking, private client banking, wealth management banking, consumer banking, mortgage loan origination, management, and business ownership.My clients choose to work with me because I make them feel comfortable, and listen carefully. I follow-up and communicate openly and honestly.“Bank on BIG Mike”Conversation excerpts:Elzie Flenard 05:15What motivates you to do what you do?"Big Mike" Danielson 05:19I enjoy the effect of what I do when you make someone's dream come true. And, and I've been l...2020-03-1918 min
Journey To MasteryEp 160: Embracing Change and Staying the Course with Michael “Big Mike” DanielsonI have over 20 years of professional experience, including commercial banking, private client banking, wealth management banking, consumer banking, mortgage loan origination, management, and business ownership.My clients choose to work with me because I make them feel comfortable, and listen carefully. I follow-up and communicate openly and honestly.“Bank on BIG Mike”Conversation excerpts:Elzie Flenard 05:15What motivates you to do what you do?"Big Mike" Danielson 05:19I enjoy the effect of what I do when you make someone's dream come true. And, and I've been l...2020-03-1918 min
Enterprise NOW! (backup)Ep 153: Expect Contact but Be Ready with Lori HighbyLori is the big man on campus, the big kahuna, the boss lady! She keeps the team energized and on track and brings in new opportunities. Outside of the office, Lori enjoys staying active by playing ice hockey and bike riding!Golden nuggets:• Be consistent• Be ready for the unexpected• Your brand is the impression other people have of youKeys to success:1. Relationship building2. Have integrityActionable tip:1. Every business should be bloggingInspiration:“Your Gratitude will car...2020-01-2019 minJourney To MasteryEp 153: Expect Contact but Be Ready with Lori HighbyLori is the big man on campus, the big kahuna, the boss lady! She keeps the team energized and on track and brings in new opportunities. Outside of the office, Lori enjoys staying active by playing ice hockey and bike riding!Golden nuggets:• Be consistent• Be ready for the unexpected• Your brand is the impression other people have of youKeys to success:1. Relationship building2. Have integrityActionable tip:1. Every business should be bloggingInspiration:“Your Gratitude will car...2020-01-2019 min
Enterprise NOW! (backup)EP 063: What Happened to Passion? Out with the old, In With The New. Find your Niche And Do Your Dance!Eric is a # 1 New York Times best-selling author of the original four Pete the Cat books, The Nuts and Groovy Joe. He is a creative entrepreneur who brings literacy and music together. As a “recovering” teacher, Eric’s mission is to help shift how early literacy is approached by bringing more music and interactivity into instruction.Golden nuggets: Don’t accept the status quoThe best way to get better is practice and emersionBreak old ideas and bring in new onesActionable tip:Utilize low-cost experimentation concept t...2017-09-2542 minJourney To MasteryEP 063: Find your Niche And Do Your Dance with Eric Litwin.Eric is a # 1 New York Times best-selling author of the original four Pete the Cat books, The Nuts and Groovy Joe. He is a creative entrepreneur who brings literacy and music together. As a “recovering” teacher, Eric’s mission is to help shift how early literacy is approached by bringing more music and interactivity into instruction.Golden nuggets: Don’t accept the status quoThe best way to get better is practice and emersionBreak old ideas and bring in new onesActionable tip:Utilize low-cost experimentation concept to create products that bring value to peopleFin...2017-09-2542 min
Enterprise NOW! (backup)EP 062: “Balance. Be Self Aware. Be EmPowered!”I talk about balance. We all struggle with balance. Whether it’s balancing our professional careers with family time, or trying to balance our business with time for ourselves. Balance isn’t easy, but there are ways to make sure that we are self-aware enough to know when the areas of our lives and businesses are not in alignment. Consider balance as you juggle your business and family life.Golden nuggets: Know your purpose, passion, and pathAdmit when you’re overwhelmedListen to your bodyActionable tip:Downl...2017-09-1817 minJourney To MasteryEP 062: “Balance. Be Self Aware. Be EmPowered!”I talk about balance. We all struggle with balance. Whether it’s balancing our professional careers with family time, or trying to balance our business with time for ourselves. Balance isn’t easy, but there are ways to make sure that we are self-aware enough to know when the areas of our lives and businesses are not in alignment. Consider balance as you juggle your business and family life.Golden nuggets: Know your purpose, passion, and pathAdmit when you’re overwhelmedListen to your bodyActionable tip:Downl...2017-09-1817 min
Enterprise NOW! (backup)EP 054: Unleash Your Awesome! – With Elzie FlenardI pick up some loose ends from the 4 episode series that we just completed. I talk more about the new direction of the show. I touch on networking, finding your path, and marketing your business.TopicTopic from last week that I forgot to cover – networkingNetwork authentically!Touch base with at least 3-5 people this week.Golden nuggets“Entrepreneurship is a calling” – Paul M. Neuberger, Cold Call CoachFind your pathFind your purposeFind your focusBiz tip (act...2017-07-2326 minJourney To MasteryEP 054: Unleash Your Awesome! – With Elzie FlenardI pick up some loose ends from the 4 episode series that we just completed. I talk more about the new direction of the show. I touch on networking, finding your path, and marketing your business.TopicTopic from last week that I forgot to cover – networkingNetwork authentically!Touch base with at least 3-5 people this week.Golden nuggets“Entrepreneurship is a calling” – Paul M. Neuberger, Cold Call CoachFind your pathFind your purposeFind your focusBiz tip (act...2017-07-2226 min
Enterprise NOW! (backup)EP 053: Grow Your Business With Pod-Casting – With Elzie Flenard (Episode 4 of 4)I go into more detail on what a podcast producer does and how they can play a role in the success of your podcast project. I discuss coaching both on the side of business and for pod-casters and how important it is to have a sounding board to help think through your project. I review the first three episodes in this 4 episode series. And I wrap up this particular series with some details about the direction of the Enterprise NOW! Podcast and some cool potential projects that I may need your help withSponsor:LIGHTSPEED2017-07-1730 minJourney To MasteryEP 053: Grow Your Business With Pod-Casting – With Elzie Flenard (Episode 4 of 4)I go into more detail on what a podcast producer does and how they can play a role in the success of your podcast project. I discuss coaching both on the side of business and for pod-casters and how important it is to have a sounding board to help think through your project. I review the first three episodes in this 4 episode series. And I wrap up this particular series with some details about the direction of the Enterprise NOW! Podcast and some cool potential projects that I may need your help withSponsor:LIGHTSPEED2017-07-1730 min
Enterprise NOW! (backup)EP 052: Being Rational is Irrational. With Elzie Flenard (Episode 3 of 4)Being Rational is Irrational. I break down the importance of having the proper mindset. I also talk through your awesome and how to bring it out! I answer questions about my entrepreneurial journey and how I handle challenges. I also teach you how to properly butter popcorn!Golden nuggets:Know your strong areas when facing challengesBe tenaciousBe humble enough to ask for helpInspiration:I thought about giving up..but then I remembered who was watching. Lux Quotes.Links:www.enterprise-now.b...2017-07-1031 minJourney To MasteryEP 052: Being Rational is Irrational. With Elzie Flenard (Episode 3 of 4)Being Rational is Irrational. I break down the importance of having the proper mindset. I also talk through your awesome and how to bring it out! I answer questions about my entrepreneurial journey and how I handle challenges. I also teach you how to properly butter popcorn!Golden nuggets:Know your strong areas when facing challengesBe tenaciousPowered By Podcast Town We Help B2B Brands grow their revenue through podcasting. Podcast Town is a full-service, white glove podcast agency dedicated to helping B2B brands grow t...2017-07-1031 min
Enterprise NOW! (backup)EP 021: Elzie Flenard – Small Business SuccessJoin me as I discuss some numbers behind small business success and failure and ways small businesses can avoid becoming a statistic.2016-11-0725 minJourney To MasteryEP 021: Elzie Flenard – Small Business SuccessJoin me as I discuss some numbers behind small business success and failure and ways small businesses can avoid becoming a statistic.Powered By Podcast Town We Help B2B Brands grow their revenue through podcasting. Podcast Town is a full-service, white glove podcast agency dedicated to helping B2B brands grow their podcast show, grow their audience and podcast easier. - We help you launch, Grow and Maximize! Grow With Podcast Town 2016-11-0725 min
Enterprise NOW! (backup)EP 003: Elzie Flenard – Enterprise NOW!Elzie Flenard talks about purpose and how to find yours.2016-10-0959 minJourney To MasteryEP 003: Elzie Flenard – Enterprise NOW!Elzie Flenard talks about purpose and how to find yours.2016-10-0959 min