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Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 152 | Why Businesses Fail with Scott ClaryWelcome back to Building Billions, I'm Natalie Dawson and I'm thrilled to be joining Scott Clary today. In this episode, we will be diving into why 97% of businesses fail and what it really means to start the work. We'll be breaking down the importance of focusing on the right things, achieving product-market fit, and the critical $3 million revenue breakpoint. I'll share my insights on building the necessary systems and processes for scaling your business, and why founders often struggle with delegating sales and duplicating their efforts effectively. We'll also explore the common pitfalls and how...2024-07-201h 26Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 151 | How I Overcome FailureWelcome back to Building Billions, I'm Natalie Dawson and today I'm going to share my unfiltered journey through the world of entrepreneurship. I will be opening up about the challenges and failures that have shaped my path to success. From grappling with self-doubt and handling criticism, to overcoming obstacles and finding unexpected sources of inspiration. While I take you through my personal experiences, I will also be revealing the lessons I've learned from my biggest failures and the moments that tested my resilience. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, you'll find valuable...2024-07-1207 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 150 | How To Handle Burnout in Your BusinessHello everyone and welcome back to Building Billions, I'm Natalie Dawson and today we're diving deep into the ever-relevant topic of burnout. As entrepreneurs, we're constantly juggling the demands of our business with our personal lives, striving to find that elusive balance. I’ll share my personal strategies on how to integrate work and life seamlessly, the importance of prioritizing projects that truly excite you, and why saying 'no' can be your best defense against burnout. Join me as I discuss how I've navigated these challenges while growing a business from zero to generating over $150 mi...2024-07-0608 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 149 | How To Pick A Business Partner and What it Takes To Get To $150MWelcome back to Building Billions, I'm Natalie Dawson! Today, I'm diving into the art of selecting a $100 million business partner, drawing from my extensive experience over the past five years. My husband and I have been fortunate to collaborate with Grant and Elena Cardone, yielding hundreds of millions in returns. Along the way, we've learned invaluable lessons from both successful and unsuccessful partnerships. In this episode, I'm sharing my playbook on what to look for when choosing a business partner. Core values are paramount. We scrutinize if potential partners align with our values of inspiration, discipline, transparency...2024-06-2514 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonSelf Funding, The New Way To Avoid Needing External CapitalWelcome to Building Billions! I'm Natalie Dawson, and today I want to help you grow your business without relying on external funding. Many business owners believe they need venture capital to turn their ideas into reality, but I'm a huge advocate for self-funding. Why depend on external sources when you can generate revenue internally? In this episode, I'll walk you through my approach to self-funding a business from scratch. We'll cover how to promote and monetize your idea, gather invaluable customer feedback, and enhance your product or service. You'll learn the importance of attention-grabbing marketing strategies and...2024-06-1514 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 148 | How I Lead A $125M TeamWelcome back to Building Billions! In today's episode, I share the key framework I use to lead my $125 million team of over 300 employees. I'm Natalie Dawson, co-founder of Cardone Ventures. Over the past five years, we've grown from zero to $125 million in revenue by finding remarkable talent and fostering a winning culture. The foundation of my strategy is John Maxwell's "Law of the Lid," which says a leader's capability limits their organization's potential. I've expanded this concept into three components: the Belief Lid, Operational Effectiveness Lid, and Leadership Lid. Belief Lid: How much do you believe...2024-06-1014 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 147 | Discovering Your Worth with Hofit GolanWelcome back to another episode of Building Billions! I’m Natalie Dawson and my guest this week is none other than the actress, influencer, and fashionista, Hofit Golan. From humble beginnings, Hofit has found her success through the lessons she’s learned from her upbringing, and continues to apply them every single day. Through these lessons she’s succeeded in making the life she wants a reality, and encourages YOU to do the same. Your dreams don’t have to stay dreams, and if you take matters into your own hands, anything is possible! So kickback, relax, and enjo...2024-04-2751 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 146 | The Blueprint To A 7-Figure WeekWelcome back to Building Billions with Natalie Dawson! In this episode, I unveil my blueprint for planning a seven-figure week, a method that has propelled me from humble beginnings to overseeing multiple businesses generating over $100 million in revenue. Through reflection and proactive planning, I'll guide you on how to align your actions with your goals and maximize your productivity. From daily reflections on effectiveness to fostering gratitude and identifying wasted time, we'll delve into the nitty-gritty of optimizing your week for success. Plus, I'll share insights on setting intentions, cultivating new habits, and prioritizing tasks to ensure...2024-04-0317 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 145 | Five Bank-Breaking Habits You Need To DitchWelcome back to Building Billions, I'm Natalie Dawson! Today, we're diving into five habits that could be holding you back financially. It's a topic close to my heart because I've seen these mistakes firsthand, and I'm passionate about helping you achieve financial security and freedom. We will cover things like spending on instant pleasures, the company we keep, your morning routine and much more! So, join me as we break free from these habits and pave the way for a brighter financial future. Stick around for some bonus tips to supercharge your journey to wealth...2024-03-2510 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 125 | What I’ve Learned After 2 Years of Marriage to My Business PartnerOn this episode of Building Billions, I am opening up about the unique journey of balancing marriage and business with my husband. For those of you who don't know, my husband, Brandon Dawson and I have been working together for over a decade and built our most recent business from start up to $125 million in just four short years. So many of you have asked me, "How do you guys balance your work and marriage?" Well, I have the answers for you. I'm diving deep into the intricacies of intertwining our personal and professional lives, sharing the triumphs, challenges, a...2023-10-1615 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 110 | Lessons Learned in MayAlright, a new month means it's time to reflect on the lessons I learned in May and how these lessons are getting me one step closer to creating a billion dollar business. There's no such thing as a smooth ride when running a rapidly growing business, so take in all of these golden nuggets and learn from them. Don't forget to leave a review and tune in tomorrow for a new episode of Building Billions with Natalie Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-06-0420 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 101 | Billion Dollar Couples RetreatOn this episode of Building Billions, I am sharing my top 3 takeaways from a transformational weekend at Elena Cardone's Couple's Retreat. One of the most important aspects of success for myself is to succeed and build an empire alongside my husband, Brandon Dawson. Being in a room with like minded individuals was fascinating. From masterminding to zip lining, the power of relationships was present at all times. I am confident we are one step closer to Building a Billion Dollar legacy. Are you building a legacy alongside your partner? Don't forget to s...2023-04-3010 min
Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 79 | My Billion $$$ Networking SecretsOn this episode of Building Billions with Natalie Dawson, I dive deep into the secrets of mastering the skill of networking. When your hard work leads to opportunities to be in the room with a group of people that can take your success to the next level, be intentional and figure out this networking game. Why you're there has to be clear! Are you hooked on Building Billions? Leave a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-01-2828 min
Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 74 | A Vision Statement Can Make You Millions!In this episode, Natalie is back to dive into Chapter 3 of her best selling book, TeamWork. Follow along with us and don't forget to pick up your copy, FREE! http://cardoneventures.com/teamwork Or pick up TeamWork wherever you buy books: https://www.amazon.com/TeamWork-How-Build-High-Performance-Team/dp/1544525575See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-09-1316 min
Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 73 | Do you have a Mission Statement?In this episode, Natalie reflects on the 1 year anniversary of her book, TeamWork. This week, we're reviewing chapter 2 -- Mission Statements! Each episode Natalie will dive deep into a different chapter of her Amazon best seller. Follow along with us and don't forget to pick up your copy, FREE! http://cardoneventures.com/teamwork Or pick up TeamWork wherever you buy books: https://www.amazon.com/TeamWork-How-Build-High-Performance-Team/dp/1544525575 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-07-1228 min
Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 72 | TeamWork Makes the BillionsIn this episode, Natalie reflects on the 1 year anniversary of her book, TeamWork. Each episode Natalie will dive deep into a different chapter of her Amazon best seller. Follow along with us and don't forget to pick up your copy, FREE! http://cardoneventures.com/teamwork Or pick up TeamWork wherever you buy books: https://www.amazon.com/TeamWork-How-Build-High-Performance-Team/dp/1544525575See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-07-0526 min
Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 71 | Do you have BDE?On this episode, Natalie welcomes Brandon back to the show. Today's topic? BDE = Brandon Dawson Energy! Learn the skills to develop your confidence, make a greater impact, and lead and inspire others! Natalie and Brandon then talk about the upcoming 10X Business Bootcamp and why you should be there. http://cardoneventures.com/bootcamp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-06-1525 min
Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 69 | Why You Should STOP Firing Team Members in this EconomyIn this episode, Natalie shares an email she recently received that laid out the case that employees shouldn't worry about being laid off in this economy because the war for talent is so fierce. This email went on to say that gone are the days for employees needing to worry about hitting their numbers, and that now it's the employee that calls the shots. Do you think this is true? Let's talk about it in the comments. Have you picked up a copy of TeamWork yet? It's Natalie's new book on...2022-05-3114 min
Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 68 | Is your team making you money?Natalie talks about the mindset for both the employee and the business owner in this episode, and touches on the importance of employees who are looking for more opportunity or pay being open to helping promote and bring in revenue into the business. Also touched on is the employee maturity model which lays the groundwork for your employees ascension in your business. You can learn about the employee maturity model and so much more at a 10X360! Visit Cardone Ventures to find an event near you! https://10x.cardoneventures.com/10x360 ...2022-05-2423 min
Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 67 | 10 Reasons to Fire an EmployeeIn this episode, Natalie talks about the 10 Reasons to Fire an Employee and shares personal stories for each. Which one of these stories resonated with you most? Let us know in the comments below! And if any of the situations Natalie describes has happened to you, and you need some support in how you can handle them, consider coming to People Essentials. It's a 2 day intensive workshop for leaders in the business who need help with managing their team. Visit cardoneventures.com/people for more info and to sign up!2022-05-1041 min
Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 65 | $25k Secrets That No One Is Telling YouIn this episode, Natalie shares some key insights and learnings from a $25K dollar per person Mastermind with Grant Cardone and Brandon Dawson, and teases an upcoming Mastermind in Cabo. Natalie would love to see you in Cabo for the next Mastermind! Get details and sign up below (space is very limited): http://cardoneventures.com/cabo TeamWork (get Natalie's book, now a best seller on Amazon!) http://cardoneventures.com/teamworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-04-2631 min
Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 64 | Getting Cancelled Should be on Your Bucket ListIn this episode, Natalie talks about "cancel culture" for the first time on the podcast and shares her thoughts about what it means and another way of looking at it. Have you picked up a copy of TeamWork yet? It's Natalie's new book on leading and developing teams and is an essential for any leader in business who hires or leads employees. http://cardoneventures.com/teamwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-04-1920 min
Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 63 | It’s My Birthday! How I Set 1 Year GoalsIn this special birthday edition, Natalie shares her thoughts and tips for taking a moment each year to reflect on and reset your personal, professional and financial goals! Natalie also shares some insights from 10X Growthcon 2022! Thank you for being a subscriber! I'd love your feedback on the show in the form of a review. Let me know what content you'd like to hear more of in 2022 by leaving feedback on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts. Talk to you next week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-04-1221 min
Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 62 | 4 Ways to Up Your Marketing SkillsIn this episode, Natalie shares marketing insights and top takeaways from the Marketing Essentials Workshop, a 2 day event that's hosted by Cardone Ventures. These tips will help you to level up your marketing and content creation game in 2022! Mentioned in this episode: Marketing Essentials http://cardoneventures.com/marketing 10X360 http://cardoneventures.com/10X360 10X HVAC http://cardoneventures.com/HVAC TeamWork (get Natalie's book, now a best seller on Amazon!) http://cardoneventures.com/teamworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-03-0421 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 61 | Forbes 30 Under 30: Making Venture Capital Accessible with Shuo ChenOn today's episode, Natalie welcomes Forbes 30 Under 30 in Venture Capital recipient, Shuo Chen. Shuo Chen is a General Partner at IOVC, where she invests in early stage startups in Silicon Valley with a focus on future of work and enterprise/SaaS. She is also Faculty at UC Berkeley, where she teaches entrepreneurship. Shuo is appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as 1 of 13 voting members on California's Mental Health Commission, which includes overseeing ~$2.6 billion annually in state budget and advising the Governor or the Legislature on mental health policy.In her venture role, Shuo...2022-02-0144 min
Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 60 | Forbes 30 Under 30: How to Keep Your Team Safe with Apolonia RockwellIn this episode, Natalie welcomes Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education finalist for 2022, Apolonia Rockwell to the show. From Forbes: Having grown up in a working class family and witnessing a classmate grieve the death of a father who fell from an oil rig, Apolonia Rockwell was inspired to establish True Safety Services with a mission to bring construction, oil and gas workers home safely every single day. Based in Greeley, Colorado, it offers safety training courses, onboarding, drug and alcohol testing and certifications. Seven years in and a mother of two, Rockwell generates $2 million in yearly...2022-01-2537 min
Business &... with Natalie DawsonEP 58 | Choose Your Story, Change Your Life - with Kindra HallIn this episode, Natalie welcomes Storytelling Keynote Speaker, Author and Expert Kindra Hall to the show. Kindra is the best-selling author of Stories that Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business. Stories that Stick debuted at #2 on the Wall Street Journal Bestseller List and Forbes said it “may be the most valuable business book you read.” Her highly anticipated second book, Choose Your Story, Change Your Life: Silence Your Inner Critic and Rewrite Your Life from the Inside Out, releases in January of 2022. Learn more about Kindra at her website: 2022-01-1147 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 52 | N+B: Wedding Planning HellIn this episode, Natalie and Brandon sit down to provide a wedding update. The big day is just weeks away now and lots has happened. Tune in to get the latest, as well as our tips for maintaining sanity during the wedding planning process. LATEST VIDEOS (YouTube links) 12 Things You NEED in Your Office https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50AzxbWhSsE How to Gracefully Lose Friends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O14dISdfT1Y___________________________ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/NatalieWorkman MY BLOG: https...2021-08-1826 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonHow to Align and Inspire Your Team Using Core Values: People Essentials WorkshopCore Values are essential to your business. They help you align your culture, attract top talent and should be used to do three things: Hire, Fire and Reward. Are your teammates living up to the Core Values of the business, and are you using them correctly? In this excerpt from Cardone Venture's "People Essentials" Workshop, Natalie helps business owners evaluate and refine their Core Values. LATEST VIDEOS 12 Things You NEED in Your Office https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50AzxbWhSsE How to Gracefully Lose Friends https://www.youtube.com...2021-08-0313 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 51 | 12 Things You NEED in Your OfficeIn this episode, Natalie takes you on a tour of her office and shares the 12 things you need in your space. This is a highly visual episode of WorkWoman, so if you are a podcast listener and would like to see some of the items that occupies Natalie's space, make sure to check out the video version this week! SUBSCRIBE to the YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/NatalieWorkman MY BLOG: https://natalieworkman.com/ INSTAGRAM: @NatalieWorkman https://www.instagram.com/natalieworkman/ WHAT WE’RE UP T...2021-07-2717 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 50 | How to Gracefully Lose FriendsIn this episode, Natalie talks about friendship. In particular, how to gracefully transition away from friends who no longer support you or your goals. Thanks so much for listening ♥ Drop me a message on Instagram if you enjoyed it and let me know what you’d like to hear next! ___________________________ SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPlelKqrYlM9gqoLC1R9Lg MY BLOG: https://natalieworkman.com/ INSTAGRAM: @NatalieWorkman https://www.instagram.com/natalieworkman/ WHAT WE’RE UP TO: 10X3...2021-07-2028 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 49 | Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap with Gino WickmanIn this special episode, Natalie welcomes Gino Wickman to the show. Recently while down in Miami, Natalie and Brandon did a remote podcast with Gino to talk about Entrepreneurial Leap, his new book, as well as other topics on entrepreneurship ranging from whether or not you should go to college, breakpoints in the business, exiting a business, and much more! About Gino An entrepreneur since the age of 21, Gino has had an obsession for learning what makes businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. At 25 he took over the family business, which was deeply in debt...2021-07-1448 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 48 | How to Give Employee FeedbackIn this episode, Natalie breaks down the employee performance review process and gives you the tools you need to provide actionable feedback for your team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-07-0620 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 47 | The 5 Things Your Handbook is MissingIn this episode of WorkWoman, Natalie walks you through the 5 things missing from your employee handbook that really should be there. Do you have a handbook for your business? How does it stack up? Cardone Ventures is hiring! Browse our current opportunities here: http://cardoneventures.com/careers Want to learn how to sell your business for 10x the money and work less? The only way to scale your business is by getting out of it: learn how to do it right! https://grantcardone.com/exit See omnystudio.c...2021-06-2930 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 46 | How to Lead YourselfOn today's episode of WorkWoman, Natalie shares some of what she's learned along her journey for developing her personal leadership. She also takes a moment to reflect on a busy few weeks, finishing up her first book and completing a 4 day shoot for the Business Mastery Leadership Program. Note: Although it was pouring rain, the grounds crew at our building were diligent in making sure they mowed the grass so you may hear some of that diligence in the background near the end of this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...2021-06-2212 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 45 | How You Are Killing Your CultureIn this episode of WorkWoman, Natalie talks about the three ways that business owners either intentionally or unintentionally kill their culture, while providing solutions to each. Join me at an upcoming People Essentials where I'll help you: Align Your Team Craft your mission, vision, and core values to effective attract and onboard top talent. Develop Top Performers Create transparency regarding training and duplication of top performers Transition TalentKnow when to promote talent, improve employee performance, or terminate employees as necessary to ensure a culture of excellence 2021-06-1523 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 44 | How to Exit Rich with Sharon LechterIn this episode of WorkWoman, Natalie is joined by Author Sharon Lechter. As an entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling author, mentor, philanthropist, licensed CPA for 35 years and a Chartered Global Management Accountant, Sharon Lechter is the premier expert for financial literacy and entrepreneurial success. A lifelong education advocate, in 1989, Sharon joined forces with the inventor of the first electronic ‘talking book’ and helped him expand the electronic book industry to a multi-million dollar international market. In 1997 Sharon co-authored the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad, and has released 14 other books in the Rich Dad series. Over 10 year...2021-06-0839 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 43 | How to Motivate Your TeamIn this episode of WorkWoman, Natalie shares the three things you should be doing in order to motivate your team to achieve their maximum potential. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-06-0114 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 42 | 8 Takeaways from a $25K Mastermind with Grant CardoneOn today's episode of WorkWoman, Natalie takes a quick break from a Mastermind down in Miami, Florida held by Grant Cardone and Brandon Dawson to share some of her most impactful takeaways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-05-2531 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 41 | N+B: How to Push Your Significant Other to Get What YOU WANTOn todays episode, Natalie and Brandon talk about setting and conquering goals as a power couple by aligning and supporting each other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-05-1821 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 40 | How to Create an Agenda for Quarterly Team MeetingsIn today's episode of WorkWoman, Natalie shares the steps for creating remarkable quarterly team meeting agendas. Do you run quarterly meetings to get your teams aligned on the big picture? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-05-1128 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 39 | 5 Ways to Get More DoneHappy May the 4th! On today's episode of WorkWoman, Natalie shares her top 5 ways for getting more done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-05-0417 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 38 | Q&A: Family business, renegotiating employment contracts, when to hire additional staffIn this episode of WorkWoman, Natalie answers questions from the comments ranging from re-negotiating employment contracts, family business dynamics, the right time to scale your team, and much more. Thank you for this round of questions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-04-2716 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 37 | How to Construct a Daily All Team Meeting AgendaIn today's episode of WorkWoman, Natalie provides a complete breakdown for how to structure a successful daily all team meeting and build a winning culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-04-2028 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 36 | N+B: From $0 to $24m in 18 MonthsIn this episode of N+B, Natalie and Brandon talk about how they built Cardone Ventures from $0 to $24M in just 18 months. If you're a business owner or have ever thought about being one, this is the episode for you! We outline 10 tips to creating a massively successful venture, including finding and hiring top talent, promotion, finding your true value and finding partners who can help you along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-04-1348 minBusiness &... with Natalie DawsonEP 35 | Interview Deal BreakersOn today's episode of WorkWoman, Natalie details her top 10 interview deal breakers and how to handle them when they crop up during your hiring process. Are you enjoying the content? It would make our day if you would leave a review. You can also show support for WorkWoman by suggesting it to a friend! Talk to you next week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-04-0634 min