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The Inclusive AF PodcastGetting Inclusive AF with Stefaan De VreeseIn this episode, we talk with Stefaa DeVreese. Stefaan (he/him), born and raised in Belgium, is a true serial entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Titanology, a unique business development platform for LGBTQ+ business owners and allies. He is also the founder of lgbtqfounders.com and co-founder of BeNeLux LGBTQ+ Business Chamber. After more than 2 decades of building companies, serving big corporate businesses, helping them analyze and streamline their teams, systems, and leadership … he came out of the closet at 36 years old and chose to use his knowledge to help people from the LGBTQ+ Community to st...2023-05-1742 min
HR Collection PlaylistGetting Inclusive AF with Stefaa De VreeseIn this episode, we talk with Stefaa DeVreese. Stefaan (he/him), born and raised in Belgium, is a true serial entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Titanology, a unique business development platform for LGBTQ+ business owners and allies. He is also the founder of lgbtqfounders.com and co-founder of BeNeLux LGBTQ+ Business Chamber. After more than 2 decades of building companies, serving big corporate businesses, helping them analyze and streamline their teams, systems, and leadership … he came out of the closet at 36 years old and chose to use his knowledge to help people from the LGBTQ+ Community to st...2023-05-1742 min
HR Interviews PlaylistGetting Inclusive AF with Stefaa De VreeseIn this episode, we talk with Stefaa DeVreese. Stefaan (he/him), born and raised in Belgium, is a true serial entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Titanology, a unique business development platform for LGBTQ+ business owners and allies. He is also the founder of lgbtqfounders.com and co-founder of BeNeLux LGBTQ+ Business Chamber. After more than 2 decades of building companies, serving big corporate businesses, helping them analyze and streamline their teams, systems, and leadership … he came out of the closet at 36 years old and chose to use his knowledge to help people from the LGBTQ+ Community to st...2023-05-1741 min
The Values Proposition040 - An interview with Stefaan De VreeseA business and leadership podcast with a queer lens, Profit on the Margins is here to help the LGBTQ+ community thrive in business, work, identity and wellbeing.On this episode, Hank Paul interviews Stefaan De Vreese, the CEO and Founder of Titanology. Titanology brings together LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who want to grow a thriving, self-sustainable business that doesn't rely on them alone to grow.2023-02-0244 min
Inclusive Growth ShowDiversifying Your Network To Grow Your Net-Worth If you're an LGBTQ+ budding entrepreneur, this episode with Stefaan De Vreese can help connect you with the tools and confidence to forge your own path. Send us a messageIf you're enjoying this episode and looking to boost equity, inclusion, and diversity in your organisation, my team and I are here to help. Our team specialises in crafting data-driven strategies, developing inclusive leaders, designing fair recruitment processes, and enhancing disability confidence. With a blend of professional expertise and lived experience, we're ready to support you on your journey. Reach out to us through our we...2023-01-1727 min
The LGBTQ+ Business PodcastThe ROI of Community BuildingCan you see the potential in building a community?
Titanology is a community-led venture, with a key goal in mind: providing value.
Thus, Stefaan is the perfect person to lead us through the different ways to go about it!
We discuss how to set up a multi-platform community that provides you with the all-important ROI. Think top of the funnel leads, higher conversions and reaping the advantages of the hive-mind phenomenon.2022-05-0926 min
The LGBTQ+ Business PodcastThe Glorified FreelancerAre you building a business or giving yourself a job?
To grow, you need to start delegating the day-to-day work.
To ensure success, you need to set out repeatable, measurable processes.
We break down the perils, pitfalls and promises of this seemingly gargantuan task.2022-04-1423 minThe LGBTQ+ Business PodcastYour Content Creation StrategyWhat is a content strategy? And how can you develop you 'why'?
Lack of clarity kills. In this episode, Stefaan outlines the importance of having a content production strategy, explains how to develop one that works for you and talks repurposing, so that you can get the most bang for your buck.
Listen in for your all-in-1 content strategy guide.2022-03-2924 min
#ILoveGay TodayDe Vreese: Titanology#ILoveGay Today meets up with Stefaan (Titan Master) De Vreese, founder of Titanology based in Belgium. We chat about his evolution from business coaching to creating an online business community for entrepreneurs and businesses large and small to both network and learn. Stefaan has created a series of master classes that are designed to help a company leader take their business to that next level.2022-03-2206 minThe LGBTQ+ Business PodcastHow to double your revenue by PRODUCTISING your servicesYou need to start productising your services.
We talk today about a fundamental topic for freelancers: charging per hour vs charging per package.
Join us to learn how to overcome the barriers to productising your services, the pitfalls to avoid and what Stefaan learnt in his 10 years of freelancing. 2022-03-1527 minThe LGBTQ+ Business PodcastThe Reality of Year 1 in BusinessGrowing your business is tough.
Thinking that one sale, new hire or piece of infrastructure will be the cure-all, is wrong.
The reality is: this is a continual journey.
We cover the pitfalls of working solo, emotional involvement as a founder, and the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in the start-up world.2022-03-0227 minThe LGBTQ+ Business PodcastThe Secret of Conversational MarketingCustomers hate marketers.
You've found your niche, you've refined your product, and your ideal audience is still uninterested.
How can you come across trustworthy and set yourself apart from the constant inundation of sales attempts?
Stefaan De Vreese explains the core principles behind organic outreach, his tried and tested technique for building solid relationships with clients. Making it on the business battlefield is a tough gig, but with this episode of the LGBTQ+ Business Podcast, you're guaranteed to be a step closer.2022-02-1538 minThe LGBTQ+ Business PodcastNiche Or DieWhen you’re selling to everybody, you’re selling to nobody.
Who is your ideal customer? Who are you wasting your time with?
On this episode, Stefaan breaks down why finding your niche should be your top priority, and how to nail it today. So that you can rest assured your customers can get the help they need, as soon as they need it.2022-02-0132 minThe LGBTQ+ Business PodcastOvercoming Overwhelm: The Ultimate GuideDo you dream of getting your business off the ground? Do you struggle with overwhelm, not knowing where to start?
On this brand-new podcast, Stefaan De Vreese, founder of the renowned LGBTQ+ coaching community Titanology, will take you through the practical steps required to get gain clarity and turn your side hustle into a real business.
On this episode, co-host Jamie Slevin asks: why do members of the LGBTQ+ community find themselves overwhelmed when starting out?
Listen in to hear Stefaan reveal the causes of overwhelm and set the context for what is to...2022-01-1439 min
Titan Business BuildersBuilding a Business on LinkedIn: Tips & Advice from LinkedIn Pro, Ted ProdromouDo you spend hours each week nurturing your LinkedIn network? Or do you waste time sending out repetitive, poorly-worded invitations through automation that lead to few or no responses? If either scenario sounds like you, this episode with yourlinkedincoach.com mastermind and author of Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn for Business and Ultimate Guide to Twitter for Business, Ted Prodromou, will be your new favorite. In Perry Marshall's words, Ted is "the world’s #1 guy for power LinkedIn users. Others may be better known for teach...2021-11-1538 min
Titan Business BuildersThe Power of Video Marketing with Philip ToddPhilip Todd is the Founder & Creative Director of MotionRES Media, a full-service video production company specializing in results-driven, quality videos.Founded in 2015, MotionRES Media is a small group of industry professionals whose goal is to help business owners leverage the amazing power of video in their business via marketing, sales, and operational purposes. If you need videos to increase qualified leads, automate your sales processes, train employees, etc., the MotionRES team is ready to deliver quality videos that get results. They will write, shoot, and edit attention-grabbing promotional videos for your company and market them to your...2021-11-0732 min
Titan Business BuildersStop Dicking Around: Social Media Proficiency with Rachel AllenDo you ever feel like the time you're spending on your business is going nowhere?Does the thought of spending time on social media and creating content make you shudder?Join supermompreneur, Rachel Allen, as she reveals how she's built her business from the ground up. Rachel now offers B2B businesses two solutions to help them with their marketing efforts — Making Business Social which is an 8-week program for biz owners who lack the time and inspiration to do their social media and Making Marketing Simple for SMEs who want to build an in-house ma...2021-10-2526 min
Titan Business BuildersEntrepreneurial Operating System: The Framework for Success with Salvatore SteffanoImagine if you could automate tasks and save time using an Entrepreneurial Operating System that would help grow your business into a self-sustaining money-making machine.Whatever it is that spurred you into starting your own business, even if it's all by accident, Salvatore Steffano is proof that you can succeed... with the right systems in place.When you're done with this podcast episode, you'll have a totally new way of thinking about your business that will open up your world of opportunities.TOPICS:00:50 Learning how NOT TO DO stuff03:33 Entrepreneurship isn't...2021-09-1133 min
Titan Business BuildersCommunicate Like A Ninja: Messaging Mastery with Dylan GigliottiDylan Gigliotti could've been a cool FBI agent like Donnie Brasco or a kick-ass assassin like John Wick!Movies aside, when it comes to gathering intel on prospects, Dylan blends Jungian psychology and CIA precision like it's nobody's business. His messaging skills and tactics are flawless and spot-on. As his clients attest, Dylan is, by far, the best marketer they have EVER worked with. No question, he knows what he's talking about... and if he doesn't he's gonna stay up all night or however long it takes to figure it out! His dedication to his craft is...2021-09-0437 min
Fly with MelHow to achieve Financial Freedom - ITW Stefaan de Vreese from TitanologyYou'd like to become your own boss, work from anywhere in the world, but you don't know where to start?
You're hearing the words "freelance" or "financial freedom" everywhere, and even more since the pandemic hit the world?
Yes, we've heard you! Even if this description sounds like spam, it's not. And the answer is yes; you can achieve financial freedom, here is how.
But first, what does financial freedom means exactly? It's having enough residual income to cover your living expenses. It is not about having tons of money, but having enough to cover...2021-09-0135 min
Titan Business BuildersHow to Manage & Balance the Trifecta of Life-Work-Business with Dr. Ewa HallidayDr. Ewa Halliday seems to have boundless energy that she's been asked countless times how she does it all. The high achiever and multi-faceted mom works on several passion projects at any one time and is now also a productivity coach. She aims to help ambitious entrepreneurs with 9-5 corporate jobs boost productivity and free up time to spend on themselves, their loved ones, and on building their businesses.With over 6 years of experience building efficiencies into the fabric of large corporate businesses, Ewa now shares her expertise to help others improve productivity, boost performance and save...2021-08-2330 min
Titan Business BuildersGoal Cards, Quick Wins, and Marketing Trends with Richard FronekRick Fronek is the CEO of Worksmarter4u — a consulting company that helps business owners and entrepreneurs utilize the most current marketing resources and differentiate themselves from the competition by using the latest video technology that showcases their business in a unique style.In this episode, Richard discusses the importance of having a goal card, how we choose to handle setbacks and challenges can be the difference between success and failure, how continuing education by always learning something new is important if you want to stay relevant, and how critical it is to not be one-dimensional and af...2021-08-1031 min
The Peak Performance & Predictable Growth Podcast For Agency OwnersEP070 | Agile Agency Systems with Stefaan De VreeseMeet Stefaan De Vreese from Titanology and the TITAN Agency Accelerator program.Stefaan is an agency coach who helps business owners free up their time while doubling business without the stress and overwhelm through agile principles, so that they can scale to the moon, even if they don't spend all their time in the business.Check out Stefaan's FREE resources @ https://stefaandevreese.com/free-resources/----------Connect with Stefaan & Titanology:Website: https://stefaandevreese.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stefaan.devreese.7FB...2021-08-0635 min
Titan Business BuildersEmpowering Boss Moms to Achieve Work-Life Balance with Leslie BurbyLeslie Burby is a Boss Mom.Owner of The Modern Marketing Mama, LLC, Leslie creates and revamps Squarespace websites that convert for service-based entrepreneurs. At The Modern Marketing Mama, they know what it is like to juggle raising kids and a thriving business, which is why they help mamas (and gents) free up time by handling many marketing tasks for you. All you have to do is tell them your goals and they'll show you a workable plan to accomplish your business dreams. In this episode, Leslie gives us a peek into her li...2021-08-0135 min
The Fearless Business PodcastGrow Your Community Grow Your Business - Stefaan De VreeseStefaan de Vreese recently moved to Barcelona from Belgium where he spent more than a decade serving big corporate businesses, helping them analyze and streamline their teams, systems and leadership. He’s chosen to use my knowledge to help scaling CEOs reclaim their time so they can focus on growth instead of putting out fires all day long, because of this he opened his own company called TITANOLOGY. Stefaan’s quest is to help digital businesses working with remote teams to grow and scale without stress and overwhelm.
What will be discussed on today’s show:
Titanology 4 Pillars
Mastermi...2021-07-2326 min
Titan Business BuildersCustomer Satisfaction with A.I. and the Human Touch with Eric KadesEric Kades is the Founder and CEO of JetSense, the leader in AI-driven digital communication and customer support solutions, and TextChat, a highly personalized live chat tool that brings the timeless touch of human connection to the sophistication of AI technology. Join Eric and me as we dive into a conversation about Chatbots, AI, and how they relate to conversational interfaces -- whether it be customer support, service, or sales.TOPICS01:00 – Starting Young on the Road to Entrepreneurship02:57 – Using Technology to Help the Less Fortunate03:55 – A Life-Changing Experience05:59 – The Role of Artificial Intellig...2021-07-1223 min
Titan Business BuildersGetting to the Heart of Your Competitive Advantage with Wendy GlavinWendy Glavin is the Founder and CEO of Wendy Glavin Agency. Established in 2016, the agency offers full-service communications programs across the spectrum of marketing, public relations, and social media. Wendy is a 30-year veteran of corporate and agency marketing and consulting, having worked across a wide variety of industry sectors. She has a monthly column for Equities.com and is a featured contributor at CommPRO.biz, writing articles that focus on technology, FinTech, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency. Known for amplifying brand voice through unique storytelling, Wendy gets to the heart of your competitive advantage to decode your value and reveal...2021-07-0438 min
Titan Business BuildersTotal Brand Marketing Service: The Right Way with Andre WrightAndre Wright, founder and CEO of The Wright Consult (TWC), graces S2E4 of the Titan Business Builders podcast. Launched in 2015, TWC is a full-service digital marketing solutions provider located in Atlanta, Georgia. Andre holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Sunderland and a passion for digital marketing. Growing up with an enterprising family and relatives in Jamaica equipped him with the drive to have his own business. After migrating to the US twenty years ago, he did trailblazing digital marketing work during the early days of Google Ads. He is the author of Visibility: Digital Marketing...2021-06-2131 min
Titan Business BuildersRiding the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster with Dancho DimkovOur guest, Dancho Dimcov, is the founder and CEO of BizzBee Solutions, a full-stack digital marketing consultancy. The bootstrap company initially had him running all departments out of sheer necessity. In just six years, his dynamic leadership and devotion to developing young professionals have grown BizzBee into a twenty-plus-person organization with over 400 clients served. A desire to start a family and a love for travel inspired his pursuit of digital entrepreneurship more than a decade ago. With BizzBee buzzing with activity, swarming with talent, and running on autopilot–the Chief Executive Bee is still constantly flying off to somewhere, wi...2021-06-1332 min
Titan Business BuildersCutting Through the BS and Nurturing an Agile Culture with Abul HussainHaving started his first online business at 17, Abul Hussain quickly learned the importance of offering value to customers. He honed his marketing expertise while working for a boutique digital marketing agency, growing startups into 7-figure businesses. Still, even after all his successes, genuine fulfillment eluded him. As Abul puts it: “I felt that something was missing. I was being paid very well but I felt a void...” In 2015, with a renewed sense of purpose, he decided to venture on his own to use his skills to help not just businesses–but also non-profit and humanitarian organizations. Abul also founded SMMA M...2021-05-2633 min
Titan Business BuildersLeading with Love: A Philosophy to Grow & Scale Your Agency with Courtney Buzzell RileyCourtney Riley’s genetic entrepreneurial zeal caught up to her on the way to a promising career in the criminal justice system. She has never looked back. She is the owner of Proximo Marketing Strategies, a global digital marketing firm based out of Yorktown, Virginia, USA. Her company provides marketing solutions for beleaguered business owners overwhelmed with so many tasks from wearing too many hats. With its full range of services funneled through a ‘Leading with Love’ philosophy, Proximo aims to provide owners with vision and insight that thrives businesses. She was named one of Hampton Roads’ “Top 40 Under 40” and “Hampton...2021-05-1734 min
Titan Business BuildersMapping Destiny and Living Life On Your Own Terms with Bryan MillsThe 11th episode of the Titan Business Builders podcast features Bryan Mills, founder of Marketing Mastery and Bryan James Coaching. Early on, he was determined to kick the ‘birth-school-work-death' cycle to the curb. He hated the notion of going about the daily grind for 30 years only to retire with small change to his name then buried with the word “sucker” inscribed on his headstone. Bryan decided to map his own destiny by living life on his own terms. Today, he helps businesses scale and grow through his very own ‘Step Back System.’ Hear the consummate non-conformist's views on life, work, and...2021-05-1436 min
Titan Business BuildersDefying Failure: A Journey of Perseverance & Success with Paul CleghornPaul Cleghorn has spent nearly four decades at the forefront of cutting-edge tech. He’s been around the block a few times, shaking up the neighborhood at every turn. He’s a veteran of the Wild West internet boom in 1990s San Francisco, its epicenter. From coding and designing during the pre-Adobe days, to digital marketing, consultancy, blue sky products and e-services, he has done it all. His wealth of expertise has taken him all over the world. And Paul is still at it, with as much enthusiasm and gusto as when he first started. His latest venture, Fit Exper...2021-05-1054 min
Titan Business BuildersAddress Core Issues & Overhaul Your Mindset with Andrew TansilSelf-development coach and business optimization consultant Andrew Tansil graces the 9th episode of the Business Growth Titans podcast. Andrew helps 7-figure agency owners solve seemingly unsolvable business problems through a three-step method he himself developed. His proprietary system addresses core issues and overhauls mindsets within minutes of its implementation. He lives by his method and offers his life experiences as a testament to its effectiveness. After hearing his inspiring story, you’ll have no reason to doubt him. To say that Andrew has had a long and arduous journey toward enlightenment is an understatement. Through darkness, desperation and near-death, he...2021-04-2134 min
Titan Business BuildersE-Commerce Niche Targeting with Ashvin MelwaniAshvin Melwani is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Obvi, one of the fastest-growing Health and Beauty brands in the world. Since its inception just over two years ago, the company has sold 10 million servings of its collagen supplements. The brand has more than 100,000 customers from over 75 countries and the 2nd largest collagen-dedicated Facebook Group membership. By tapping into the 25 to 35-year-old demographic, a market once thought non-profitable for collagen products, Obvi is on course to generate 8 figures in sales this year. Hear Ashvin discuss his views and insights, career voyage and Obvi’s meteoric rise — an ascent that...2021-04-1441 min
Titan Business BuildersEthical, but Dangerously Profitable Marketing with Alex EdwardsAlex Edwards is a copywriting and email marketing wunderkind. The 21-year-old founder of Amplify Copywriting has a sense of purpose and a commitment to quality that’s well beyond his years. He combines his ambition and drive with the intellect and maturity of a seasoned entrepreneur. A young man on the move, for sure, but never reckless. Alex has places to go and a lot to say. As you’ll glean from this interview, we'll hear more from him for many years to come. With his well-laid plans at full throttle, we may see his name on the Forbes Bill...2021-04-0935 min
Titan Business BuildersAchieve Peak Performance & Flow States with Chris G McLeanPeak Performance and Transformation coach Chris McLean graces the 6th episode of the Business Growth Titans podcast. Through the years, Chris has relieved countless agency owners of the stress, chaos, and all the other encumbrances that come with managing a business. He transforms myopic, parochial perspectives into far-reaching, visionary mindsets that propel businesses and enrich lives. This lively discussion finds Chris recounting his career voyage, memorable experiences, and trying times. The Australian mentor also shares his guiding principles for success that we all can learn a thing or two from.TOPICS00:58 – 2002: First Fo...2021-04-0157 min
Titan Business BuildersThe Impact of Dedication on Achieving & Sustaining Success with Megan AndersonThe latest installment of the Business Growth Titans podcast features digital marketing veteran Megan Anderson. She is the founder of Dulci Digital, a leading digital marketing and web development agency based in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Dulci Digital provides extensive on-demand business solutions and services. Founded in 2019, the agency has worked with Bayer, Hearst Media Services, Mayo Clinic, and Duke University, to name a few. In this episode, Megan offers illuminating insights on her journey to success and the dedication that goes into sustaining it.TOPICS:01:26 – Starting Out: MySpace and Twilight T-Shirts...2021-03-2545 min
Titan Business BuildersAcceleration is a State of Mind with Chuck KirkpatrickSoftware and media business consultant Chuck Kirkpatrick has traveled the globe, leading business acceleration projects in over 25 countries. He is a patented AI technologist who champions the importance of service, experience, customer insight, and data analytics in business optimization. Having worked with world leaders and captains of industry the world over, Chuck is the epitome of today’s global citizen. His book, “Global Nomad” will be available soon. On this fourth episode of the Business Growth Titans podcast, Chuck captivates with his experiences and enlightens with his guidance.TOPICS:01:05 – The Business Troubles of “A Gu...2021-03-1745 min
Titan Business BuildersImportance of Attention to Detail for Marketing Agencies with Nick YeomansDigital marketing specialist Nick Yeomans guests on the latest episode of our Business Growth Titans series. Nick is the founder and CEO of Yeomans Digital Marketing, a web design and digital marketing agency based in Canberra, Australia. Having scaled his agency tenfold in just six months (and still scaling!), we all might learn a thing or two from his in-depth knowledge and broad expertise.TOPICS:01:39 – Early Experience as a Coach02:38 – Discovering his Talent and Passion for Web Design05:28 – Transitioning to Web Design09:59 – Yeomans Digital Marketing’s Commitment...2021-03-0948 min
Titan Business BuildersIns & Outs of Lead Generation and Rank & Rent Sites with Tom WeddingThis episode features top lead generation expert Tom Wedding from Melbourne, Australia. Hear Tom recount his start in e-marketing and lead generation. Learn what lead generation is really all about. He also shares his insights and expertise on how to generate profits more quickly, roadblocks to efficient lead generation, and much, much more. Tom doesn’t hold back on anything. Candid and forthcoming, he generously discusses the secrets of his trade and reveals the roadmaps to success.Topics00:50 – Beginnings: Tom Follows his Entrepreneurial Instincts (Social Media Marketing)01:30 – Gaining Stride: Tom Finds...2021-03-0330 min
Titan Business BuildersThe Ugly Truth About Your Agency Growth Plan with The Gent from Gent - SDVThere are agency growth plans that are not as ideal as it seems on paper. A conversation I’ve had with an agency owner highlights this fact. Despite steady growth for his agency over the past couple of months, he felt exhausted and burned out. He was shackled to a 12-hour workday, thinking that getting even more clients would give him the revenue he was aiming for.In this episode, we discuss the complexities of scaling as we separate the myths and fallacies from the hard truths of business scaling....2021-03-0113 min