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Winners Find a WayFinding Purpose in Hard Times: A Conversation with Ross Drakes, Founder of Nice WorkIn this episode of Winners Find a Way, I chat with my good friend Ross Drakes, founder of Nice Work, about navigating the most challenging times in business. Ross shares how he led his company through an 80% revenue drop during COVID, how they embraced curiosity and experimentation, and ultimately came out stronger by staying true to their purpose. Here's what you'll hear: How Ross rebuilt Nice Work and turned a crisis into opportunity. The importance of aligning personal and company purpose to stay resilient. Real-life leadership lessons on accountability and overcoming...
2024-09-0856 min
Jean & Mike Do The New York Times CrosswordFriday, February 16, 2024 - Not one SOURNOTE in today's grid, Colin Adam's creation is all NICEWORKColin Adams has turned in a fine (debut!) Friday crossword: no theme (as befits a Friday puzzle), but plenty of sharp cluing (as one would also expect). We cover a boatload of them in today's podcast, but even the "also-rans" were quite good. Consider 30A, European airline that was nationalized from 1944 to 2001, IBERIA; 62A, [Violin emoji], OHBOOHOO; and the fabulous 66A, Moving company?, TROUPE.We also have a Fun Fact Friday, and some great listener mail, so ... enjoy!Show note videography: The MASSE shotContact Info:We love listener mail...
2024-02-1709 min
Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship AdviceHow to Build an Impactful Agency and Leverage NFTs With Ross DrakesRoss Drakes is the Founder and Creative Director of Nicework, a branding agency based out of South Africa. He is a former freelance creative turned entrepreneur who now helps his clients build brands that people genuinely care about. Ross is also a keynote speaker, host of the One More Question podcast, and co-host of the RadEO podcast. He is a member of EO South Africa. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Ross Drakes, the Founder and Creative Director of Nicework, to talk about how to build an impactful agency...
2023-09-0144 min
MadhouseCreating value for others with Ross DrakeIn this episode of the madhouse, we had a lovely conversation we had with Ross Drakes a brand consultant and founder and creative director of Nice works that are based in South Africa who believes in the power of great authentic stories and loves to help brands and businesses connect with their intended audience to maximize value.
Check out the work they're doing at Nice work: https://www.nicework.in/
Check out Ross's personal website: https://rossdrakes.com/
2022-08-1250 min
Small Business FocusSmall Business FocusGuest: Ross Drakes | Host of One More Question podcast by NiceworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-04-2814 min
The Jeff Large PodcastRoss Drakes | Achieve Sustainable Growth with Branding, Positioning and MessagingReclaim your brand. Ross Drakes, co-founder of Nicework, shares the steps you can take to create sustainable growth for your company and brand.
2021-01-2700 min
Content Marketing MasteryHow to integrate purpose into your company👉 As the leader of your company you have to speak about the purpose all the time
👉 Hire people who fit your purpose
👉 Monday stand up: Every Monday one of the team members does a presentation on one of the values and what it means to him/her
👉 It needs to be behavior on a daily basis
You can get more information about Ross Drakes and Nicework here: https://www.nicework.in/
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2020-11-1703 minContent Marketing MasteryHow Elon Musk uses purpose👉 Imagine a car charging once a month
👉 It feels like magic when he sells the dream
👉 What is the feeling the one thing that you want to transform into the minds of your audience?
You can get more information about Ross Drakes and Nicework here: https://www.nicework.in/
🎯 Link to the interview in the comments, search Content Marketing Mastery on your favorite podcast app or go to my website: https://www.contentmentoring.com/ Do you need support with your content marketing strategy? You can book a free consultation here: https://www.contentmento...
2020-11-1605 minContent Marketing MasteryHow to integrate purpose into my content strategy?👉 Encourage others to be a better version of them
👉 Communicate you’re why and your passion
👉 Tackle a bigger topic
You can get more information about Ross Drakes and Nicework here: https://www.nicework.in/
🎯 Link to the interview in the comments, search Content Marketing Mastery on your favorite podcast app or go to my website: https://www.contentmentoring.com/ Do you need support with your content marketing strategy? You can book a free consultation here: https://www.contentmentoring.com/book-online
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2020-11-1504 minContent Marketing MasteryHow finding your purpose can change your business👉 Better positioning your business
👉 Stop talking about what! And more about your why
You can get more information about Ross Drakes and Nicework here: https://www.nicework.in/
🎯 Link to the interview in the comments, search Content Marketing Mastery on your favorite podcast app or go to my website: https://www.contentmentoring.com/ Do you need support with your content marketing strategy? You can book a free consultation here: https://www.contentmentoring.com/book-online
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2020-11-1405 minContent Marketing MasteryHow to create content with purpose?👉 Speak about the difference that you make in the lives of people
👉 Each one of your reasons to believe can become your content plan
You can get more information about Ross Drakes and Nicework here: https://www.nicework.in/
🎯 Link to the interview in the comments, search Content Marketing Mastery on your favorite podcast app or go to my website: https://www.contentmentoring.com/ Do you need support with your content marketing strategy? You can book a free consultation here: https://www.contentmentoring.com/book-online
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2020-11-1303 minContent Marketing MasteryWhy purpose creates momentum and sustainable growth for your business👉 Instead of thinking in terms of target audience think about really changing the lives of your audience in a positive way
👉 When you communicate your purpose and the difference that it makes
👉 Honestly help people they will speak more often about it
You can get more information about Ross Drakes and Nicework here: https://www.nicework.in/
🎯 Link to the interview in the comments, search Content Marketing Mastery on your favorite podcast app or go to my website: https://www.contentmentoring.com/ Do you need support with your content marketing strategy? You can book a f...
2020-11-1203 minContent Marketing MasteryHow to create purpose-driven content and grow your business! Interview with Ross Drakes☝️☝️ In my podcast Content Marketing Mastery, we spoke about the following topics and questions☝️☝️
Why is a purpose-driven business relevant for entrepreneurs?
👉 Why purpose creates momentum and sustainable growth for your business
👉 How finding your purpose can change your business
👉 How to integrate purpose into my content strategy?
👉 How Elon Musk uses purpose
👉 How to create content with purpose?
👉 What advice would you give entrepreneurs to find their purpose?
👉 How to integrate purpose into your company
👉 Purpose as an advantage for smaller companies
You can get more informa...
2020-11-111h 02
#FutureCEOsThe Downgrade Business OpportunityIntelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — Do you have a downgrade plan for your business? The #FutureCEOs team discuss this and more with Ross Drakes, Creative Director at NiceWork, and Grant Gavin, owner of RE/MAX Panache - both highly successful entrepreneurs and both actively engaged in making their businesses downgrade resistant. Listen to this conversation if you’re serious about business growth and entrepreneurship.
2017-06-2900 min
Future CEOsThe Downgrade Business OpportunityDo you have a downgrade plan for your business? The #FutureCEOs team discuss this and more with Ross Drakes, Creative Director at NiceWork, and Grant Gavin, owner of RE/MAX Panache - both highly successful entrepreneurs and both actively engaged in making their businesses downgrade resistant. Listen to this conversation if you’re serious about business growth and entrepreneurship. www.cliffcentral.com
2017-06-2926 min
Matt Brown Show - Conversations That Power The Business World.MBS061 - Ross Drakes, Entrepreneur & Owner NiceworkSend us a textI chat to Ross Drakes about the realities of cashflow in a business, regardless of its size. Ross shares his tactics and tips for managing the financial aspects of a business in a modern business environment and we explore in detail the realities of running a business as an entrepreneur.Support the show
2017-05-1553 minMatt Brown Show - Conversations That Power The Business World.MBS061 - Ross Drakes, Entrepreneur & Owner NiceworkSend us a textI chat to Ross Drakes about the realities of cashflow in a business, regardless of its size. Ross shares his tactics and tips for managing the financial aspects of a business in a modern business environment and we explore in detail the realities of running a business as an entrepreneur.Support the show
2017-05-1553 minMatt Brown Show - Conversations That Power The Business World.MBS061 - Ross Drakes, Entrepreneur & Owner NiceworkSend us a textI chat to Ross Drakes about the realities of cashflow in a business, regardless of its size. Ross shares his tactics and tips for managing the financial aspects of a business in a modern business environment and we explore in detail the realities of running a business as an entrepreneur.Support the show
2017-05-1553 min