Best Deedra Determan Podcasts (2024)

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Following Your Calling and Empowering Women – Courtney Bullard 40:11

10d ago40:11

40:11

Courtney Bullard is a dynamic speaker, accomplished author, and dedicated mentor with a passion for making a difference. As a mother and wife, she balances her personal and professional life with grace and determination. Courtney is also the visionary behind The Pearl House, a life-changing nonprofit organization that empowers teenage girls in Ghan…

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Turn Adversity Into Motivation 17:51

15d ago17:51

17:51

We all face adversity from time to time and it can be a real downer! It has taken me some time, but I have learned to turn my adversity into motivation! One of the hardest things I have lost was the Tulsa Spirit Award competition for my business start up idea: a niche website for moms in the Tulsa area. I can't remember if it was a $10,000 or $15,0…

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Why Leaders Should Avoid Doing The Work 15:05

24d ago15:05

15:05

My 19-year-old son, Jace, is an intern at D2 Branding this summer and he had his friend come with him one day. They are fresh out of high school and learning how a digital marketing agency works. At the end of the day, his friend said to me, "You mean you don't do any of the work?" It made me laugh because he thought I was a genius creating website…

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Never Stop Cold Calling! 12:54

1M ago12:54

12:54

I recently hired a sales rep and we spent a day cold calling local businesses, which is walking in without having an appointment or knowing who to talk to. It reminded me that you can never stop cold calling! Remember people have to get to know you, like you and trust you to buy. You have to start somewhere! We talked to 15 different business owner…

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You Can Do It All AND Be Successful – Teresa Forehand 43:29

1M ago43:29

43:29

Tulsa-based digital creator, Teresa Forehand, started her career as a physician’s assistant and loved her job until she had a baby and realized her priorities were changing. She began sharing her workouts online and documenting her journey while growing a large following on Instagram. She eventually left her PA job, and now is a mom of three little…

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Why You Should Say Yes To That Speaking Engagement 22:02

2M ago22:02

22:02

Someone asks you to speak as an expert in your industry but you would rather die than get in front of a group. I know you are probably thinking no, but the next time you get asked, you need to say YES! It is a great way to get your personal brand out there and be seen as the expert in your industry. You can also get sales leads added to your list. …

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7 Steps to Creating a Successful Personal Brand 20:40

2M ago20:40

20:40

We've talked a lot about personal branding and the importance of launching a personal brand to grow and scale your business. You might be thinking, ok, I know I need to create a personal brand, but I just don't know where to start! After coaching female CEOs and entrepreneurs on creating personal brands, I came up with the seven things that make su…

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Six Options If You Are Out of Money for Your Startup 17:00

2M ago17:00

17:00

If you are thinking of starting a business, listen up! Business startups are not for the faint at heart! I recently met with a client who had just spent $250k on a build out for their business and they were out of money and ready to give up. Find out the six options I coached her on and quitting was not one of them!…

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Paving The Way For Women – Dr. Kayse Shrum 34:26

2M ago34:26

34:26

We took the DO IT MY WAY Podcast on the road to my alma mater, Oklahoma State University, to chat with the university’s first female President, Dr. Kayse Shrum! She started as a pediatrician, became Dean of the medical school at OSU, and now is the President! Not to mention a wife and mother to SIX KIDS! She has set an incredible example for young …

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Creating a Personal Brand is Your X Factor 16:10

3M ago16:10

16:10

Find out why a personal brand can be the X Factor that separates you from your competition! All you need is your skills, experience and personality to create a personal brand that will elevate your business!

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Becoming a Community Leader – Tina Parkhill 26:36

4M ago26:36

26:36

Tina Parkhill is a community leader who has been recognized for her amazing contributions in community service and business. She’s been recognized as ‘Woman of Distinction’ and ‘Volunteer of the Year,’ and ‘Fastest Growing Company,’ just to name a few. Tina shares with us her story of leaving the corporate world to become an entrepreneur, while pri…

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Accounting to Marketing to District Development – Shea Roach 36:06

4M ago36:06

36:06

Shea Roach is the Co-Founder of Freeform, a global marketing automation company for people to get the most out of their digital marketing efforts. They developed their own software, Profithack that is known as the Quickbooks of marketing. Shea has worked with celebrity clients like Odell Beckham Jr., Duck Dynasty, and ESPN. She worked in corporate …

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A Tulsan With A Vision – Teresa Knox 45:20

6M ago45:20

45:20

Tulsa entrepreneur, Teresa Knox, wears many hats. Teresa shares how she started her career as a dental assistant, then went on to teach others, specifically women, about the career and started Community Care College. She explains how she grew the college, opened two more, and now owns some of the most iconic spots in Tulsa, like the Church Studio a…

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Health Journey and Franchise Success – Kay Koziol 47:09

7M ago47:09

47:09

Kay Koziol is one of the healthiest 50-year-olds you will ever meet, but she wasn’t always that way. She was a former CEO who put so much time into her work that she neglected her health. Before she knew it, she was 80 pounds overweight and disgusted with herself. Breaking away from her corporate role, she decided to take control of her health and …

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The Ultimate Female CEO and Entrepreneur – Paula Marshall 58:24

7M ago58:24

58:24

A third-generation Tulsan, Paula Marshall has served as CEO of Tulsa-based international food manufacturer, Bama Companies, Inc. since 1990. Paula has served, started or partnered with numerous organizations and causes in the Tulsa area, including Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, Tulsa Area United Way, the Margaret Hudson Program, DVIS, Food On The Move …

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Becoming An Entrepreneur At Age 49 – Teresa Gawey 34:39

9M ago34:39

34:39

Tulsa native, Teresa Gawey, left her corporate job and did not know the direction her career path was going in. She graduated college with a journalism degree, worked in the corporate world, then pivoted to get her master’s degree in social work and worked as an executive director at local nonprofit, Tulsa Area United Way. After having a premature …

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From Stay at Home Mom to Worldwide Photographer - Amy Herndon 33:33

10M ago33:33

33:33

I had too much fun interviewing lifestyle photographer, Amy Herndon, on the DO IT MY WAY Podcast this week! Amy explains how she started her business at the perfect time when her style was rare and Instagram was just becoming popular. She shares how to stay relevant in industries that are constantly evolving. Find out how Amy went from stay at home…

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Turning Adversity Into Something Good - Mia Fleming 39:59

10M ago39:59

39:59

Sometimes it's hard to look at the good life when things are crumbling around you, but mindset is everything! Mia Fleming is a highly accomplished and captivating TV host, known for her magnetic personality, infectious energy, and strong journalistic background. At the height of her career, Mia had a paralyzing realization that success doesn’t alwa…

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Why We Only Work 28 Hours a Week 13:14

12M ago13:14

13:14

Several years ago my goal was to have Fridays off. It would be the day where my kids were still in school, my husband was working and I had free time to do whatever I wanted. It was a great “errand day” to get things done while other people were working, picking up my dry cleaning or getting my hair done without having to stress about work. Most Sa…

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Control Your Destiny: Make Money! 11:44

12M ago11:44

11:44

Can you think of a time in your life when money played a factor in an important decision you made? Or maybe you couldn't make the right decision because you did have the money to do so. My mom got pregnant in high school with my older brother and had to quickly get married because my dad’s family was Catholic and lived in a small town in Kansas whe…

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Does Company Culture Really Increase Revenue? 28:06

1y ago28:06

28:06

A strong company culture is the most important thing to grow your business but it often gets overlooked. Companies with a positive culture have more employee engagement and fulfillment in their jobs, which makes them work harder and results in higher revenue. Culture is your employee’s beliefs and attitudes about the way things are done in your wor…

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What I Learned After 100 Podcasts 27:07

1y ago27:07

27:07

I can’t believe I am on my 100th podcast! What a fun learning experience with ups and downs. I originally wanted to write a book, but realized I am a much better talker than I am a writer, so I shifted my focus to launching a podcast. I have several coaching clients that I have helped launch podcasts so I also thought I better practice what I preac…

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Coming Up With Your Brand Name 17:01

1y ago17:01

17:01

One of the hardest things to do when you are starting a business is to come up with the name! You want it to be memorable, mean something, easy to say, easy to Google, eventually become a household name and make you money! That is a lot to ask from a brand name! The process of coming up with a brand name is one of the most important steps in establ…

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Want to Sell More Products Online? Listen Up! 15:47

1y ago15:47

15:47

I have a coaching client I am working with that has an amazing e-commerce product. The founder is an inventor who created an incredible patented one of a kind product that solves a massive problem in their industry. They recently attended a highly visible trade show and got a ton of traffic to their website. Sales were good, but when they looked in…

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Is it Better to do SEO or Google Ad Words in Your Marketing Plan? 17:01

1y ago17:01

17:01

If you have been listening to this podcast for a while, you know I love Google. If you can get to the top of Google for key terms in your industry, you will win! I get asked all of the time if it’s better to do Google Ad Words or SEO. It all depends on your specific business goal, target audience, and budget. Google is not a gamble in marketing. If…

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3 Ways to Create a Compelling Video for Facebook + Instagram 18:34

1y ago18:34

18:34

Producing a compelling video in your digital marketing campaigns is so important to grab your potential customer's attention! People are scrolling mindlessly and they have to be stopped in their tracks to pay attention to your brand! What is the "hook" that is in the first few seconds of your video to get them to stop and pay attention? To create a…

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You’ll Never Regret Launching Your Personal Brand 8:17

1+ y ago8:17

8:17

I do a lot of personal branding coaching and one thing I always say when they are starting is, “You’ll never regret launching your personal brand!” It will follow you wherever you go! Let’s just say you are a well known attorney and you are an expert in your field. No one outside of your field would know this unless you built a personal brand aroun…

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How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Marketing 12:02

1+ y ago12:02

12:02

What if you could predict your customers' next move and improve their overall customer journey? You’ve probably been hearing a lot about artificial intelligence and how it is changing the world. The world of marketing is no exception! Maybe you’ve heard people talk about AI but aren’t sure what it is? AI marketing uses artificial intelligence techn…

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Are You a Present Leader? 17:45

1+ y ago17:45

17:45

How present are you in your day-to-day interactions as a leader? Or as a mom, a friend or a spouse? I can tell you right now, this is one of the things I struggle with the most! Learning to be present in your day to day interactions with your team and with clients will up your leadership game! Often, many of us let distractions (online & offline) h…

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5 Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur 12:15

1+ y ago12:15

12:15

Working with entrepreneurs for the last 20 years, there are some common traits I have discovered that make them successful. No matter what their business is or what industry they are in, their age, sex or income level, I have found the most successful entrepreneurs possess the following traits on the latest episode of the DO IT MY WAY Podcast at (l…

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People Buy For Pain or Pleasure 15:38

1+ y ago15:38

15:38

There are two reasons you can get people to buy your product or service: Get them out of pain Bring them pleasure Let’s talk about pain for a minute. Think of the weight loss industry. They are playing off of pain. It is painful to be overweight, unhealthy, have low self esteem and feel bad about the way you look and feel every day. They promise a …

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5 Questions You Need to Ask Your Team 14:31

1+ y ago14:31

14:31

I was listening to some podcasts over the weekend that were talking about masterminds. This is getting a group of experts together to share what they are working on right now and what they are struggling with to get peer to peer help in all areas of their life. It is so important to have people around you to help you grow in business and in life! I…

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7 Keys to a Happy Life 16:40

1+ y ago16:40

16:40

Well they don’t call it the January blues for nothing. This time of year can be very depressing for many people as the holidays are over, you probably spent more money than you wanted to, maybe even gained a few pounds with all of the parties and it all starts to set in. Maybe you aren’t where you want to be in life and the new year reminds you of …

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7 Ways to Improve Your Life in 2023 10:00

1+ y ago10:00

10:00

This is the time of year I am always re-evaluating my life and looking for ways to improve with the new year. This is a great exercise to do in business as well as your personal life. I also do this exercise with my coaching clients evaluating all areas of their life including their financial freedom, time freedom, health, relationships and their s…

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Latest Marketing Trends for 2023 10:30

1+ y ago10:30

10:30

One of my favorite things to do is read up on the latest marketing trends. Things change so quickly in the digital space and it is fascinating to me to see what is working and what is phasing out as quickly as it came in. This is why you hire a marketing expert that can help you navigate the digital marketing world! I am sure you don’t have hours t…

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6 Ways to Grow Your Business in 2023 15:20

1+ y ago15:20

15:20

We are all looking to grow our businesses this next year. December is a great time to start looking at your expenses and looking at the revenue that is coming in to see what is working and what you need to pivot away from. Maybe it’s the people in your business or programs you are paying for that are no longer serving you. Everyone wants to see gro…

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7 Things You Need to Get a Small Business Loan 12:27

1+ y ago12:27

12:27

I love working with startups, the energy and enthusiasm they have for their dream is contagious! It does take money to start a business and sometimes they do not realize the magnitude of what it will cost. Even if you are an online business, there are costs to create your brand, create your website, create a brand story video explaining the problem…

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Digital Marketing Skills You Need to Get a Job in 2022 16:46

1+ y ago16:46

16:46

I recently had the honor of speaking to digital marketing students at Oklahoma State University. I just love talking to students that age that are eager to learn and want to know what the real world is like for when they graduate! What you learn in the classroom will help you as you get into the real world, but there is nothing like real world expe…

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6 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self 12:33

2y ago12:33

12:33

The older I get, the wiser I get when it comes to business, relationships, parenting, making money and living a happy, fulfilling life! What if you could give your younger self advice that would save you YEARS of stress and heartache? I don’t have all of the answers, but there are many things I wish I figured out earlier. Here are 6 Things I Would …

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Avoid Layoffs, Just Sell More! 9:21

2y ago9:21

9:21

If you flip on the news, it’s doomsday. The recession is here, gas and food prices are at an all time high, and interest rates have gone up. They want to scare you into a poverty mindset of staying home, not spending money, laying off employees, and preparing for the worst. I hate this mentality which is why I choose to not watch the news. I even w…

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Be YOU Because Everyone Else is Taken 10:40

2y ago10:40

10:40

I do a lot of personal branding coaching, it's one of the most rewarding parts of my job. I love to see the light bulb go off when someone discovers their brand by taking their skills, knowledge, expertise and life purpose and packaging it and selling it to the world. The first thing I always say to my clients is the only way for a personal brand t…

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Are we teaching our kids the value of working hard? 19:04

2y ago19:04

19:04

I was going to Target yesterday and I saw these 14 or 15 year old boys who were in their soccer uniforms holding up signs for donations for a tournament. What have we done to our kids if they think all they need to do is stand there with a sign and get donations? What can we do to create that work ethic in our children? I worry about my kids all of…

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10 of the Worst Digital Marketing Mistakes 8:43

2y ago8:43

8:43

Digital marketing should be your single biggest strategy for your business today. That’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Google, TikTok and Linkedin. And there’s probably a new platform growing as you listen to this! I see common mistakes brands make when it comes to their digital marketing so I decided to come up with 10 of the Worst Digita…

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5 Reasons You Must Invest in Your Business 8:25

2y ago8:25

8:25

One of the hardest things as an entrepreneur is to invest in your business because at the end of the day, the money you put back into it, is money that comes out of your pocket. If you do what you've always done, you will get the same results. The only way to grow is through investing! Here are 5 Reasons You Must Invest in Your Business on the late…

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Set a Big, Scary Goal! 9:30

2y ago9:30

9:30

School is back in session which always has me setting a new goal. I dropped off my daughter at college and my son is starting his junior year of high school which means we are back to the busy schedule. We have 5 months left in the year, plenty of time to reach your goals! What is something you wanted to do this year but have been putting it off? N…

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5 Skills Every Sales Rockstar Has Mastered 15:10

2y ago15:10

15:10

If you want to become a sales rock star, listen up! I hear people say all of the time, "I’m so terrible at sales!" Yes, sales may not come naturally to you, but it is something you can learn and be really great at if you put in the work! I have worked with so many amazing sales people over the years and they all have these five skills mastered in t…

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Why You Must Show ROI in Marketing 13:39

2y ago13:39

13:39

As a small business owner, you must show a return on your investment in marketing for it to make sense. Do you have a plan to track ROI for every dollar you spend? If not, you could be wasting thousands of dollars every year! Listen up to why ROI is so important in growing and scaling your business on the latest episode of the DO IT MY WAY Podcast!…

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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome 10:42

2y ago10:42

10:42

Feeling like a fake? Listen Up! Have you ever felt like you weren’t qualified to do something? I remember coming home from the hospital with my precious baby girl and saying…are we qualified to be parents and take care of this tiny baby? I hear this all of the time from my clients. They get close to launching their business or their personal brand …

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How to Disconnect in a Connected World 14:47

2y ago14:47

14:47

If you are anything like most people, you spend about five hours per day on your phone skimming through emails, checking out your Facebook and Instagram feed and then there’s Linkedin, SnapChat and TikTok which might be the biggest time suck of all! You start scrolling and look up and an hour has gone by and you have accomplished NOTHING! You are m…

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Habits That Will Hold You Back 9:54

2y ago9:54

9:54

We all have bad habits we have created over the years in our business. After all, we didn’t start with a playbook, we went off our instinct, our skills, and maybe a little blood, sweat and tears to get where we are today. It worked for you to this point, but there reaches a point where you have to get rid of these bad habits to grow. I see a common…

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