Scaling a fast-growing small business can seem daunting, especially when you’re cut off from operational resources normally reserved for larger enterprises. As a world-renowned business infrastructure expert, Alicia Butler Pierre has dedicated the past 16 years of her career to closing this knowledge gap. Each Sunday, she and her guests pull back the curtain of their successful businesses to share the people, processes, and tools to scale. If you’re an ambitious entrepreneur seeking actionab ...
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Insurance companies are in business to make money, not to spend money. The Level Up Claims podcast helps public adjusters and contractors understand the property insurance loss game and create a winning strategy to help homeowners recover from a disaster. Host Galen Hair talks to industry experts and thought leaders to give you priceless insight so you can maximize your claims and grow your business to the next level.
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America has always been about freedom, opportunity, and the pursuit of happiness. However, most Americans are not free when it comes to the financial front. Most are under financial slavery due to losing their jobs, having stagnant wages due to outsourcing, inflation due to money printing, and debt of all kinds. Wealth and income inequality runs rampant across America while the middle class has all but disappeared! Where there is no freedom, there can never be opportunity nor happiness. Such ...
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The ‘Share Your Story’ podcast are interviews with small business owners. They begin by sharing their personal back story and their business growth journey, often sharing challenges along the way. Then we explore details of their current business offering and the tangible benefits they deliver to their clients. The purpose of the Podcast is to inspire start-ups and other business owners.
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Women Thriving in Business is a show that focuses on candid conversations with and about women entrepreneurs discussing their inspiration, accomplishments and aspirations. We also discuss mistakes, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring business owners. Whether you are just starting out or you have been in business for decades, WTiB offers inspiration, strategies, and resources to help you THRIVE in business. Honest discussions with women entrepreneurs about the realities of business.
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On The Business Sphere, John Vuong interviews business professionals and entrepreneurs to discuss their own journeys to business ownership. John looks to explore lessons learned, challenges faced and successes in starting your own business. These professionals will share their real-life experiences and how they were able to accomplish their goals. The objective is to provide you with insights into the entrepreneurship journey of many different individuals and give you tips and advice from re ...
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Understanding Small Business and Resources to Support Them with Alicia Butler Pierre
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Alicia Butler Pierre shares personal anecdotes and pivotal realizations, such as the importance of business acumen in navigating the marketplace and the recognition of utilizing innate talents for entrepreneurial ventures. Through her experiences, Alicia underscores the essence of the American Dream, emphasizing the freedom and opportunities to sha…
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Putting In The Right Processes with Alicia Butler Pierre - Episode 82
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Galen Hair sits down with Alicia Butler-Pierre, founder and CEO of Equilibria Inc., to explore sustainable business growth. Alicia shares her journey from a chemical engineer to a best-selling author and business infrastructure expert, highlighting critical tools and processes for effective scaling. Don’t miss her actionable tips and insights on tr…
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Disrupting the Digital Marketing Space with Emma Tessler - Episode 85
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Galen Hair sits down with Emma Tessler founder of Ninety Five Media. Learn how Emma transitioned from interior design to mastering marketing, especially during the pandemic. Discover her innovative strategies for scaling businesses through community engagement, data-driven content, and authentic social media practices. Emma’s insights are a goldmin…
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Tonya discusses how she integrated technology and people throughout her career in various tech verticals, emphasizing her accidental path to focusing on AI and her role in writing a book on the subject with ChatGPT. The conversation delves into AI's impact on business and strategic vision, drawing parallels to previous technological revolutions and…
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297: Using Christina Barsi’s Circle of Ease Tool to Build Personal Infrastructure
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This is part two of our interview with Christina Barsi, an entrepreneur with a revolutionary tool to help us align our personal infrastructure with our business infrastructure. That tool is called the Circle of Ease. It’s one of the things she mentioned during the first half of this interview. As a reminder, she also talked about: The difference be…
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Empowering You and Your Team to Speak More Confidently with Harry Sardinas - Episode 84
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Galen Hair sits down with Harry Sardinas, a global empowerment coach who transformed from a struggling property entrepreneur to a renowned public speaker. Harry shares his journey of overcoming fear and mastering public speaking, highlighting how anyone can achieve this skill with practice. The episode is packed with insightful tips on leveraging s…
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Alicia Butler Pierre shares personal anecdotes and pivotal realizations, such as the importance of business acumen in navigating the marketplace and the recognition of utilizing innate talents for entrepreneurial ventures. Through her experiences, Alicia underscores the essence of the American Dream, emphasizing the freedom and opportunities to sha…
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Ep. 296: Christina Barsi Explains Why Your Personal Infrastructure is Key to Sustainable Business Growth
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It’s hard to believe, but we’re at the last topic of our Growth Strategies Masterclass. At this point, we’ve had guests share their expertise on the following: Vetting and validating growth ideas, Creating a strategic growth plan that includes validated ideas, Developing project plans to implement your company’s growth strategy, Growing your busine…
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Resilience and Determination to Overcome Life’s Adversities with Richard Olson
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Richard's story is a testament to the power of belief and the ability to overcome obstacles. He draws from his experiences of navigating a challenging childhood to eventually building thriving businesses. His insights into entrepreneurship at a young age offer valuable lessons for aspiring business owners. At the same time, his weight loss journey …
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Helping Leaders Elevate Their Focus and Align Their Teams with Dave McKeown - Episode 83
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Galen Hair sits down with Dave McKeown, a leadership consultant, author, and speaker who has collaborated with top organizations like Google and FedEx. They explore the transition from growth to scalability in business and the pivotal role of effective leadership. McKeown shares practical advice on avoiding the trap of being the “hero”; and emphasi…
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Richard's story is a testament to the power of belief and the ability to overcome obstacles. He draws from his experiences of navigating a challenging childhood to eventually building thriving businesses. His insights into entrepreneurship at a young age offer valuable lessons for aspiring business owners. At the same time, his weight loss journey …
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295: Scale to Sell – How I Plan to Exit the Business I Founded and Love
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We’re at the next stop on our Growth Strategies Masterclass this season and it involves exit planning. Now, you may be thinking, “I thought we were talking about growing our businesses, not exiting them!” But the truth is, exiting your business by selling it can in fact be a smart move especially if you are seeking what our last guest, Carl Nicpon,…
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Social Impact and Pro-Environment Entrepreneurship with Kim Flick
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Kim Flick is a passionate advocate for social and environmental impact. She has dedicated her career to fostering positive change for people, the planet, and profit. Passionate about cultural learning and consultative selling, Kim provides aspiring social impact entrepreneurs with the resources and guidance needed for success. A dedicated volunteer…
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Kim Flick is a passionate advocate for social and environmental impact. She has dedicated her career to fostering positive change for people, the planet, and profit. Passionate about cultural learning and consultative selling, Kim provides aspiring social impact entrepreneurs with the resources and guidance needed for success. A dedicated volunteer…
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294: Carl Nicpon Explains How to Build a Sustainable Business You Can Sell at Maximum Value
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Whether your growth idea involves starting a new business, a new product or service, or pivoting altogether, it’s wise to begin with the end in mind. In other words, you need to know your exit strategy. It might seem strange to think about an exit strategy when you are focusing on starting either something new or doing work in a new way. However, a…
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Perception and Controlling the Narrative in Your Mind with Stephan Stavrakis
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Stephan Stavrakis shares his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship and discusses his unique system and philosophy for business development. Stephan delves into the importance of emotional and perceptual evolution in achieving business growth, emphasizing the need to recognize and challenge limiting beliefs and stories. He explores the…
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Raising Up Black Businesses and Franchises with Randolph Love - Episode 81
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This episode features the multi-talented Randolph Love! From his early days in claims to chairing the African American Franchise Council, Randolph shares his inspiring journey and discusses the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses. Tune in to discover why embracing diversity in business leads to community growth and economic success. Don…
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Stephan Stavrakis shares his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship and discusses his unique system and philosophy for business development. Stephan delves into the importance of emotional and perceptual evolution in achieving business growth, emphasizing the need to recognize and challenge limiting beliefs and stories. He explores the…
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293: How We Leveraged Partnerships to Boost Growth and Revenue
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Have you thought about forming partnerships with other people or companies to catalyze growth at your company? Achieving scale, more revenue, and greater profitability at a faster rate are just some of the many benefits that a strategic partnership can offer. But you must be careful in forming these partnerships. There are legal aspects to consider…
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Financial Freedom in America with Kirk W. McLaren
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Welcome to the podcast with our guest, Kirk W. McLaren, a distinguished Growth CFO, author, and visionary strategist. Kirk's extensive background encompasses military experience, academic pursuits, and a profound commitment to building financial freedom. Through his evolution to a Growth CFO, Kirk has developed a strategic vision that empowers CEO …
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Transforming Your Plumbing Business Through Effective Marketing Techniques with Richard Cruz - Episode 80
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Galen Hair is joined by marketing expert Richard Cruz. Richard shares his unique journey from a competitive sales landscape to becoming a marketing guru for plumbers. Discover how Richard’s Plumber 10X system helps businesses optimize their online presence, manage their reputation, and effectively use Google’s platforms to drive growth. Tune in to …
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Welcome to the podcast with our guest, Kirk McLaren, a distinguished Growth CFO, author, and visionary strategist. Kirk's extensive background encompasses military experience, academic pursuits, and a profound commitment to building financial freedom. Through his evolution to a Growth CFO, Kirk has developed a strategic vision that empowers CEO bus…
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292: Karen Mills Explains How to Structure Legal Teaming Agreements for Strategic Growth
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It’s hard to believe, but we’re already at the midway point of our Growth Strategies Masterclass! As a recap, we’ve covered how to: Vet and validate your business growth ideas, Create a strategic plan that includes validated ideas, and Develop project plans to implement youur company’s growth strategy. Growth comes in many shapes, forms, and scales…
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Entrepreneurial and Business Education in America with Marisa Kiley
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In this enlightening podcast episode featuring guest Marisa Kiley, listeners are treated to a deep dive into entrepreneurship, resilience, and personal development. Marisa's upbringing in a family of entrepreneurs laid the foundation for her strategic goals and vision from an early age, setting her on a transformative journey filled with constant v…
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Helping Leaders Become Public Speakers with Lily Patrascu - Episode 79
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In this episode of the Level Up Claims podcast, founder Galen Hair speaks with Lily Patrascu, a personal branding and public speaking expert, about using your brand to grow your business and enhance your visibility. Learn Lily’s journey from nanny to international speaker, and get insights on public speaking, book publishing, and building a compell…
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In this enlightening podcast episode featuring guest Marisa Kiley, listeners are treated to a deep dive into entrepreneurship, resilience, and personal development. Marisa's upbringing in a family of entrepreneurs laid the foundation for her strategic goals and vision from an early age, setting her on a transformative journey filled with constant v…
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Ep. 291: How We Developed a Project Plan to Implement Our Strategic Growth Plan
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Now that you know more about how to leverage project plans to execute your growth strategy, it’s time to create your own! In this latest episode of our Growth Strategies Masterclass, our producer and host, Alicia Butler Pierre, explains how to take information from your X-matrix to build a project plan. Be prepared to apply the principles you’ve le…
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Understanding Different Aspects of Business and Entrepreneurship with Adam Cortez
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In this podcast episode, guest Adam Cortez discusses various aspects of entrepreneurship, business management, and lifestyle choices. Growing up in Silicon Valley provided a unique environment for Cortez, influencing his exposure to tech culture and networking events from a young age. Starting businesses in high school, including ventures into web …
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Contractors and Their Role in Trial with Madison Pitre - Episode 78
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In this episode of The Level Up Claims Podcast, host Galen Hair talks with Madison Pitre, a trial attorney from Insurance Claim HQ. They dive into the art and rigor of presenting cases in trial, sharing valuable insights for contractors and public adjusters. Madison stresses the importance of documentation, sincerity in claims, and effective trial …
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In this podcast episode, guest Adam Cortez discusses various aspects of entrepreneurship, business management, and lifestyle choices. Growing up in Silicon Valley provided a unique environment for Cortez, influencing his exposure to tech culture and networking events from a young age. {You can hear the full episode on Thursday June 6th}…
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290: Jon Reid Explains How to Use Project Plans to Implement Strategic Growth Goals
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Let’s continue the journey of our Growth Strategies Masterclass! At this point, we’ve learned about how to validate and vet ideas for business growth as well as how to develop a strategic growth plan that includes those vetted ideas. Now it’s time to learn how to implement that strategy! If you're feeling overwhelmed operating your small business a…
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Understanding the Secrets of Online Marketing and Advertising with Drew Donaldson
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In this episode, guest Drew Donaldson shares insights into the evolving marketing landscape and its impact on career trajectories within the industry. Drew emphasizes the significance of understanding audience dynamics and adapting business strategies to changing market dynamics. He draws insights from successful marketing campaigns and historical …
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Mastering Roofing Sales and Systems with Ryan Groth - Episode 77
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In the latest episode of Level Up Claims, host Galen Hair sits down with Ryan Groth, a former pro outfielder turned sales expert, to discuss sustainable and scalable sales systems for roofing companies. Ryan shares his journey from the Major Leagues to building high-performing sales teams, emphasizing the importance of leadership and process. Tune …
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In this episode, guest Drew Donaldson shares insights into the evolving marketing landscape and its impact on career trajectories within the industry. Drew emphasizes the significance of understanding audience dynamics and adapting business strategies to changing market dynamics. He draws insights from successful marketing campaigns and historical …
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289: How We Used the X-Matrix to Create a Strategy for Our Online Course
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In the last episode, you learned about the X-matrix – a powerful visual tool to link strategy with execution. Now it’s time to learn how to use one to create your strategic growth plan! Don’t worry, we won’t leave you alone! You can actually listen to our producer and host, Alicia Butler Pierre, as she describes how we completed an X-matrix to assi…
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Understanding How to do Sales for your Business with Joshua Smith
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In this engaging podcast episode, guest Joshua Smith explores and dissects various facets of the sales profession. He shares insights into the pitfalls of relying on outdated sales patterns and emphasizes the significance of genuine value creation over the "numbers game" approach. Additionally, the discussion navigates the nuances of selling in B2B…
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The First Steps to Create Your Own Brand with Jacob Cass - Episode 76
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In this episode, join host Galen Hair as he chats with Jacob Cass, a master of branding with over 17 years of experience. Discover the secrets of standing out in a crowded market and why branding is more than just slapping a logo on your product. Jacob shares insights on building an authentic brand from the ground up, and why it’s critical to know …
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In this engaging podcast episode, guest Joshua Smith explores and dissects various facets of the sales profession. He shares insights into the pitfalls of relying on outdated sales patterns and emphasizes the significance of genuine value creation over the "numbers game" approach. Additionally, the discussion navigates the nuances of selling in B2B…
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288: Kenya Moses Explains How to Create a Strategic Plan Using the XMatrix
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Welcome back to our Growth Strategies Masterclass! Our first two episodes featured how to vet and validate ideas for growing your business. Now it’s time to develop a strategic plan around those ideas that made the cut. Are you ready to take your business to the next level and achieve breakthrough growth? If you're feeling like strategic growth pla…
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Understanding Wall Street’s Secrets and the 2008 Market Crash with Dan Calandro
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In this podcast episode, Dan Calandro delves into his background and upbringing in finance, tracing their interest in the stock market and financial intricacies back to college. Motivated by a desire to assist middle-class individuals facing financial challenges, they explore the complexity of the financial system and highlight the general lack of …
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Elevating Your Brand's Success with Chris Diroll - Episode 75
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Join Galen Hair as he chats with Chris Diroll, a powerhouse in marketing & business strategy. From a $7K lemonade stand budget to a top firm, Diroll unpacks growth hacks for efficiency & effectiveness. Insightful & actionable—ideal for businesses keen to level up! Highlights Transition from corporate to roofing business. Valuable skills picked up f…
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In this podcast episode, Dan Calandro delves into his background and upbringing in finance, tracing their interest in the stock market and financial intricacies back to college. Motivated by a desire to assist middle-class individuals facing financial challenges, they explore the complexity of the financial system and highlight the general lack of …
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287: How We Used the Lean Canvas to Validate Our Online Course Idea
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We were finally able to launch our first episode for this season. It was such an amazing topic to listen to and it was also indeed a Masterclass! The previous episode featured the Lean Canvas, a one-page guide that Ash Maurya created. Martina discussed a tool she leverages to help us innovators, entrepreneurs, and operational leaders vet and valida…
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The Art of the Storytelling with Chirene Hughes
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Chirene Hughes joins us to delve into their journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, a transition marked by personal tragedies and the closure of their agency. Motivated by the need to provide for their child and the lack of job opportunities in their small town, Chirene bravely embarked on the path of entrepreneurship despite facing emo…
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Empowering Professionals to Build Influential Networks with Donnie Boivin - Episode 74
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Galen Hair chats with Donnie Boivin, a B2B networking master with 20+ yrs of growth experience! From near-bankruptcy to CEO of Success Champions Networking, Donnie shares powerful insights on leveling up in business. His stories of resilience & networking strategies are goldmines for entrepreneurs. Tune in to transform how you connect & drive refer…
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Chirene Hughes joins us to delve into their journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, a transition marked by personal tragedies and the closure of their agency. Motivated by the need to provide for their child and the lack of job opportunities in their small town, Chirene bravely embarked on the path of entrepreneurship despite facing emo…
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286: Martina Goss Explains How to Validate Ideas Using the Lean Canvas
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We’re proud to present the first lesson in our Growth Strategies Masterclass! With so many ideas for improving our business and boosting cash flow and profit, it’s tempting to start pouring our energy, time, and money into those ideas. But wait! What if you end up losing a lot of money on an idea that ultimately doesn’t work? Martina Goss warns aga…
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The Importance of SEO and Digital Marketing for Business with Michael Fleischner
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In this podcast episode, Michael Fleischner shares their journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, highlighting the motivational factors that led to taking the risk of leaving corporate America. Michael discusses time management strategies for juggling multiple responsibilities and offers effective strategies for businesses to reach a la…
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Illuminating the Roofing Industry with Fun and Fresh Perspectives with Donavan Morgan - Episode 73
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Galen Hair talks with Donavan Morgan, CEO of Roofs by Don and the founder of the Roof Gallery, the world’s first roof museum. Donavan explains that he got into roofing after moving to Atlanta, where he initially found work in door-to-door sales before being recruited by a roofing company owner. His competitive nature drove him to excel in the indus…
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In this podcast episode, Michael Fleischner shares their journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, highlighting the motivational factors that led to taking the risk of leaving corporate America. Michael discusses time management strategies for juggling multiple responsibilities and offers effective strategies for businesses to reach a la…
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