Welcome to the #WomenGetFunded Show, your path to empowering women founders for exponential growth. Only 2% of venture funding goes to women-led businesses, and just 3% cross the $1 million mark. Join host Coco Sellman, a five-time founder and impact investor, as she connects you with trailblazing women leaders, venture capitalists, and scaling experts. We open doors, providing access to advisors, investors, and visionary leaders who share our commitment to women-led businesses. At #WomenGet ...
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Entrepreneur Inspiring Stories to Help Motivate, Build, & Grow Your Successful Business with a Master Class from Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders that tell it How It Is... Millionaire Interviews is actionable advice for the (future & present) Entrepreneur, Thought Leaders, Solopreneur, Youpreneur, and Small Business Owner. The host interviews Business Founders in the Product, Service, Real Estate, and Tech industries so they can teach you from their experience. Connect with other Listeners @ ...
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Join Coco Sellman on the Force for Good Business Show—Your Blueprint for Exponential Growth and Lasting Impact! Are you ready to break through barriers and scale your business to new heights? Join Coco Sellman, a 5-time founder and impact investor, on the Force for Good Business Show, a podcast created specifically for women founders who are striving for exponential growth, deeper impact, and meaningful success. Here’s the reality: only 3% of women-led businesses reach $1M in annual revenue, ...
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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Insights from Carlyn Bushman
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In this empowering episode, Coco Sellman, founder of the Force for Good System™, sits down with Carlyn Bushman, a powerhouse consultant dedicated to amplifying women entrepreneurs and founders. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN BY LISTENTING IN: With over 30 years of expertise across marketing, management, and financial strategy, Carlyn has developed a unique, holi…
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Grow Faster with Less Effort? Claire Farwell Reveals How AI Can Help Your Business Grow
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In this thought-provoking episode of the #WisdomOfWomen Show, Coco Sellman, serial entrepreneur, impact investor, and creator of the Force for Good System™, sits down with AI strategist Claire Farwell to uncover the transformative power of artificial intelligence for visionary women founders. Claire shares her journey from modeling to becoming a gl…
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Curious About Turning Your Startup Into a Unicorn? Learn From a Growth Expert, Viktoria Kharlamova
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In this compelling episode, Coco Sellman sits down with Viktoria Kharlamova, a seasoned growth advisor with a powerhouse track record. Viktoria shares her insights from helping major tech companies, like Miro, scale to unicorn status through her expertise in product growth strategies. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN BY LISTENTING IN: As a visionary woman founder …
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268: Manufacturing Shutters & Company Culture | 🪟 Rick Skidmore of Timberlane Inc.
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Rick Skidmore is the Founder and CEO at Timberlane, Inc. Having been born an entrepreneur, it should have been clear early on that despite considerable success in the insurance and investment industry, Rick's future was outside the traditional career path. Rick founded his current company, Timberlane Inc., in 1995, based on a passion and a gaping n…
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Legacy, Transformation, and Empowerment for Visionary Women
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In this dynamic episode of the #WisdomOfWomen Show, host Coco Sellman (5x founder, impact investor, and creator of the Force for Good System™) sits down with powerhouse Liz Svatek. Liz is a Healer, Mindset Mastery Coach, and Rapid Transformational Therapist who serves as the founder and CEO of Warrior Women Inc. Together, they explore the transform…
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Transformational Leadership and Identity Deconstruction with Sydney Ryker
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In this inspiring episode of the #WisdomOfWomen Show, we dive deep with transformational speaker and author Sydney Ryker as she shares her incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming an international speaker and successful entrepreneur. Sydney offers valuable insights on identity deconstruction, leading with love and authenticity in busin…
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Elevate Your Leadership: Liz Sklar's Tips on Executive Presence and Communication
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Are you a visionary woman founder looking to elevate your communication skills and drive business results? This episode of #WisdomOfWomen is a must-listen! Join Coco Sellman as she sits down with Liz Sklar, a Director at Stand & Deliver, a global communications firm renowned for helping leaders and teams engage, influence, and inspire others. Liz's…
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Empowering Women with Ambition: Fran Maier on Match.com and BabyQuip
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Are you a visionary woman founder looking to build a high-impact, high-growth company? This episode of #WisdomOfWomen is a must-listen! Join Coco Sellman as she sits down with Fran Maier, the powerhouse CEO of BabyQuip and a serial entrepreneur with a track record of launching and scaling transformative ventures like Match.com and TrustE. Fran's jo…
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Harnessing AI for High-Impact & High-Growth: Anne T. Griffin on Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
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Welcome to the Wisdom of Women Show, where we amplify the voices of trailblazing women in business. In this episode, Coco Sellman sits down with Anne T. Griffin, a seasoned product leader and fractional product coach, to delve into the transformative power of AI, product development, and the unique challenges and opportunities for visionary women f…
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Breaking Barriers in Tech: Closing the Gender Gap and Empowering Women in STEM with D. Sangeeta
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Wisdom of Women show, where we amplify the voices and wisdom of trailblazing women in business. This week, Coco Sellman sits down with Dr. D. Sangeeta, the dynamic founder and CEO of Gotara! Dr. Sangeeta shares her incredible journey from scientist to corporate leader and now a visionary entrepreneur. Got…
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267: Powering Innovation: Jim Kalb's Journey with OptiFuse & the Future of Fuses!⚡
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Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode…
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Liz Owens: Unapologetic Growth, Building Worthy AF Apparel, Embracing Femininity, and Empowering Women in Business
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In this electrifying episode, Coco Sellman sits down with the dynamic Liz Owens to unpack the essence of building a high-growth, high-impact company while staying true to one's authenticity. They explore Liz's revolutionary brand philosophy, Worthy AF Apparel, her exclusive promotional offers for listeners, and the raw challenges of social media ma…
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Pallavi Pande: Sustainability Meets Profitability at Walmart & Beyond
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Blending Business with Family & Sustainability Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the #WisdomOfWomen Show, where we amplify the voices of visionary women founders building high-impact, high-growth companies. In this episode, Coco Sellman introduces Pallavi Pande, the dynamic founder of DTOCS, a sustainable palm leaf tableware brand inspir…
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Pallavi Pande: Sustainability Meets Profitability at Walmart & Beyond - #WisdomOfWomen (Formerly #WomenGetFunded)
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Blending Business with Family & Sustainability Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the #WisdomOfWomen Show, where we amplify the voices of visionary women founders building high-impact, high-growth companies. In this episode, Coco Sellman introduces Pallavi Pande, the dynamic founder of DTOCS, a sustainable palm leaf tableware brand inspir…
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Carla Small: Transforming Learning Challenges into Triumphs
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**Meet Carla Small** Carla Small, a dynamic leader with a profound passion for literacy and education, joins us on this episode of #WisdomOfWomen. Carla is CEO and co-founder of EarlyBird Education, a tech platform using cutting edge brain science, AI and gamification to prevent dyslexia. Carla led the Digital Health Accelerator at Boston Children’…
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Kelley O'Keeffe: The Secrets to Rapid Sales Growth in Just 6 Months
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In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Kelley O’Keeffe, founder of Empowered Engagement Consulting and creator of Scale School. With an impressive track record of selling over $100 million before age 35, Kelley’s 20-year career in sales spans global technology sales, lead generation, account expansion, and renewals. From making 100 phone calls …
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Welcome to a special mini episode of our podcast. I’m excited to share an important update with you. We've decided to change our podcast name from #WomenGetFunded to #WisdomOfWomen. This change reflects a broader mission. While securing funding is crucial, we believe amplifying the voices and wisdom of women in business is even more essential. At A…
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The #WisdomOfWomen Show is dedicated to amplifying the voice of women in business. With women leaders at the helm, businesses can achieve both impact and profit. Women's unique strengths and experiences make them adept at navigating the changing business world. A new model of leadership is emerging, and we are here to amplify the voices of women le…
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266: Wheels of Fortune: 🚲 Team USA's Path to Tour de France Victory (Anne Hed of HED Cycling)
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Anne Hed is a lifetime resident of Minnesota. Her history as a business owner began back in the 1980’s, when she raced as a professional triathlete. She completed eight Ironman Triathlons in Hawaii, and met her late husband, Steve, through the sport. He became one of her first sponsors... This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranB…
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Democratizing Venture Capital with Laura Rippy
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Welcome the #WomenGetFunded Show! We are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers of growth and funding for their businesses. Thank you for joining us today as we illuminate the path to unlocking opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises. Tune in to hear Laura Rippy, Managing Partner and Board Member at Alumni Venture…
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Own Your Lane: Use Your Brand GPS to Focus and Flourish with Michelle B Griffin
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Welcome the #WomenGetFunded Show! We are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers of growth and funding for their businesses. Thank you for joining us today as we illuminate the path to unlocking opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises. Today our guest is Michelle Griffin, an exceptional PR, personal branding, and L…
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Revolution at the Table: Making Plant-Based Affordable and Saving the Planet
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Welcome to the #WomenGetFunded Show, dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers of growth and funding for their businesses. Today’s episode is a must-listen for every ambitious woman founder aiming to build a high-impact, high-growth company. 🎙️ Meet Christie Lagally, the brilliant founder and CEO of Rebellyous Foods! Christie has t…
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Revolution at the Table: Making Plant-Based Affordable and Saving the Planet - #WisdomOfWomen (Formerly #WomenGetFunded)
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Welcome to the #WomenGetFunded Show, dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers of growth and funding for their businesses. Today’s episode is a must-listen for every ambitious woman founder aiming to build a high-impact, high-growth company. 🎙️ Meet Christie Lagally, the brilliant founder and CEO of Rebellyous Foods! Christie has t…
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Welcome the #WomenGetFunded Show! We are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers of growth and funding for their businesses. Thank you for joining us today as we illuminate the path to unlocking opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: VENTURE CAPITAL WITH A VISION: Dive into Jessica Karr's jour…
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Your Capital Stack Mentor: Match Your Company with the Right Funding with Melissa Withers
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Welcome the #WomenGetFunded Show! We are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers of growth and funding for their businesses. Our guest today is Melissa Withers. Melissa is the managing partner and co-founder of RevUp Capital, has revolutionized funding strategies by focusing on revenue return models over traditional equity stakes…
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Strategies for Sustained Growth and Loyalty with Mary Ann Bianco
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Welcome the #WomenGetFunded Show! We are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers of growth and funding for their businesses. Thank you for joining us today as we illuminate the path to unlocking opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises. Today, we have a very special guest for you! Mary Ann Bianco stands out as a sea…
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265: Building a Sparkling Soda Fireworks Store?!? | 🎉 Mark Lazarchic of Serenity Ventures
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Mark Lazarchic is the CEO of Serenity Venture Group. He describes himself as a serial entrepreneur with eyes always open. Mark is the owner of multiple successful startup businesses in very competitive markets. Mark has spent the last 10 years being amazed at the level of mediocrity accepted by the public in business. At all levels... This Episode …
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Revolutionizing Customer Experience with Ania Rodriguez
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Welcome the #WomenGetFunded Show! We are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers of growth and funding for their businesses. Thank you for joining us today as we illuminate the path to unlocking opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises. Today, we have a very special guest for you! Ania Rodriguez, the founder and CEO…
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Leading with the Decade Game: A Blueprint for Visionary Founders with Carolyn Buck Luce
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Welcome the #WomenGetFunded Show! We are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers of growth and funding for their businesses. Thank you for joining us today as we illuminate the path to unlocking opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises. Today, we have a very special guest for you! Carolyn Buck Luce, the creator of T…
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You can't take the SALE out of SCALE - Julia Pimsleur
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Welcome the #WomenGetFunded Show! We are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers of growth and funding for their businesses. Thank you for joining us today as we illuminate the path to unlocking opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises. Today, we have a very special guest for you! Julia Pimsleur of Million Dollar Wo…
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Innovative Solutions Shaping a Better Tomorrow - Carmen Palafox
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Welcome the #WomenGetFunded Show! We are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers of growth and funding for their businesses. Thank you for joining us today as we illuminate the path to unlocking opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises. Today, we have a very special guest for you! My friend, Carmen Palafox of 2045 V…
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Manage Health, Build Wealth, and Live in a Safer World
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Welcome the #WomenGetFunded Show! We are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers and achieve exponential growth and funding for their businesses. Thank you for joining us today as we illuminate the path to unlocking opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises. Today, we have a very special guest for you! Naseem Sayani …
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Being an Advocate for Change – Julie Castro Abrams
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Today we have an extraordinary guest. A woman moving mountains, helping us break the systemic barriers in the boardroom, raising capital, and claiming their seat as the powerful force for good. Our guest today is Julie Castro Abrams. Julie is the founder and Managing Partner of How Women Invest, an early-stage venture firm focused on high-growth, t…
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264: From Clothing Manufacturer, to Franchise Owner, to Starting the Tint World Franchise | Ex-CEO of Meineke, Charles Bonfiglio, shares his Journey 🚗…
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Charles J. Bonfiglio is the Franchise Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Tint World. The company is a privately owned franchise chain of independent retail window tinting, mobile electronics, auto accessories and appearance centers. As the lead executive of Tint World, Charles is responsible for all functions related to the development and leader…
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Welcome to the #WomenGetFunded Show, where we are dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers and achieve exponential growth and funding for their businesses. Join us on this inspiring journey as we illuminate the path to unlocking opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises. With only 2% of venture funding going to women-…
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Unlock Your Business Potential: Join the One Day Retreat!
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WELCOME TO THE 1-DAY BUSINESS ACCELERATION RETREAT! At A Force for Good, we believe that GROWTH IS A PUZZLE YOU CAN SOLVE! The 1-Day Business Acceleration Retreat is designed to help you solve your company's unique puzzle for unlocking double-digit, 2X, 3X, and even 10X growth, year-over-year. This inaugural episode is designed to kickstart the jou…
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Unlocking Exponential Growth: The Power of Core Purpose for Women Entrepreneurs
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WHAT IS THE FUNDAMENTAL REASON YOUR COMPANY EXISTS? Nothing is more powerful in igniting commitment, alignment, and loyalty in your team than having an authentic Core Purpose for your company. This episode invites you to create clarity on the Core Purpose of your company. Discover and articulate the reason WHY your company exists, and learn how tha…
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WHAT IS YOUR COMPANY VISION? A Company Vision is a blueprint for the future. It defines the purpose and impact of your organization, guides your team and even influences generations to come. In this episode we explore the importance of cultivating a strong Company Vision that drives long-term growth and success. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: The second exercise …
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Dream Big: Setting Your 12-Month Breakthrough Goals for Success
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Every year in business presents an opportunity for monumental growth and transformation! What would breakthrough look like for you and your business? Join us in this episode as to unlock breakthrough achievements that propel your company to new heights. By the end of today's journey together, you'll have a crystal-clear 12-month breakthrough goal t…
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At the heart of every SWOT lives the question, “What do we do now?” Building upon your 12-month breakthrough goal, this episode is dedicated to dissecting actionable strategies that will cultivate the most essential, impactful elements that will most directly impact the 12-month goal. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: The SWOT exercise is part 5 in the 1-Day Busines…
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Transform Your Business: Create a Winning Quarterly Plan Today!
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With your breakthrough goal set and the essential action steps outlined, the time has come to weave everything together into a cohesive plan for success! During this episode, we use the Quarterly Map as a trusted compass that charts the course from the present day to the fruition of your 12-month breakthrough goal. This personalized roadmap outline…
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Celebrate Wins: How 30-Day Goals Can Transform Your Team!
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If you have struggled to set goals that stick, this episode is for you! We reveal the Force for Good system’s transformative power of the 30-Day Goal! Today we'll explore practical strategies to kickstart progress on your 12-Month breakthrough goal, boost performance milestones from your Quarterly Map, and drive impactful projects forward. TOPICS C…
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Empower Your Impact: Using KPIs to Propel Your Business Forward
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Data used wisely has colossal power! During this episode we will explain the importance of identifying key performance indicators for your business and how to choose the right ones to measure and track your success. TOPICS COVERED The significance of setting KPIs and understanding why setting them is crucial for business success. The essential type…
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From Vision to Victory: Crafting Your Weekly Dashboard for Success
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Establish a Weekly Dashboard! In this episode we’ll offer a Force for Good’s game-changing strategy – setting up a dynamic weekly dashboard to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). We discuss the profound importance of monitoring KPIs through a weekly dashboard, empowering you to steer your business towards unprecedented growth and success. TOPI…
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Weekly Acceleration Meetings: The Secret Sauce to Business Success!
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Join us in this final episode of the Force for Good 1-Day Business Acceleration Retreat as we unveil the transformative power of the Weekly Acceleration Meeting, This one crucial final step will actualize your envisioned future and drive innovation, refine strategies, and achieve breakthrough results. TOPICS COVERED: Discover how the Weekly Acceler…
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263: Using Real Human Connections to Achieve Exceptional Success... Doug Brown of CEO Sales Strategies
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Doug C. Brown is the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert. He has led client award-winning and high-performance teams as well as pioneered profitable development programs for companies. He has advised companies such as Intuit, CBS Television, Procter & Gamble, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Nationwide, Embassy Suites, In…
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262: From Single Mom Flipping Burgers to a Powerhouse in Venture Capital | Olga Maslikhova of The J Curve
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Olga Maslikhova is the founder and host of The J Curve, the podcast about Latin America tech ecosystem builders. Olga is also a successful tech investor. She aims to share insights and stories from the region's most influential entrepreneurs, investors, and experts. She also leverages her network and knowledge as a member of a global community of w…
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Shattering the $1 Million Ceiling: A Retreat for Women Founders
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Welcome to the One-Day Business Acceleration Retreat! This experience is designed to help women founders like you plan and execute the exponential growth of your business. Only 3% of all women led businesses cross the threshold of generating $1million or more in annual revenues and only 2% are funded through venture capital. These statistics are sh…
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261: Buying a Business at a Great Price! Over 30 Years of Biz Buying & Selling - Richard Parker of Diomo Corporation.
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Richard Parker is the founder of Diomo Corporation – The Business Buyer Resource Center and author of the How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price series. Richard has purchased thirteen of his own businesses and has been an advisor and broker to small business buyers and sellers for over three decades. He has written and been featured in more th…
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260: From Rabbi School to Supply Chain Innovator. How Izzy Rosenzweig is Saving Customers Time & Money with Portless!
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Izzy Rosenzweig is the Founder and CEO of Portless, a company that fulfills e-commerce orders directly from China to their client’s customers' front doors, massively improving lead times, decreasing shipping costs, and lowering import tax fees. Born from a family that has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Izzy discovered his passion for business at …
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