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Building a business is hard work and all encompassing. There’s no one size fits all, and no perfect way of doing things. She Talks Business dives into all aspects of what makes a business work—strategy, marketing, finance, operations and more. Many entrepreneurs fantasize about building a 7-figure business. But reaching that elusive milestone of success can seem unattainable. She Talks Business is a podcast that shares the strategies that are necessary to start and scale your business beyond ...
The Ryzenism Podcast Is The Philosophy Of Ryzen A West Coast Islander, Samoan To Be Exact. Ryzen Was Raised By The American Golden Era Of Hip Hop Culture. Music, Art And Entertainment Has Always Been Apart Of Him. You Will Hear Him Going Off On Pretty Much Everything Under The Sun, From Real Life Situations, True Epic Hip Hop Stories, Tales From The Entertainment Clubs He Hosts, And Still Being A Family Man And The Son Of A Paramount Chief Turned Deacon. Get Ready For Some Gritty Witty Raw H ...
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Ep. 101 - Reading is the Champion of Self-Care with Allyson Byrd
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Giving yourself permission to prioritize your well-being and success This week we continued our thought-provoking and informative discussions around books. I had the pleasure of talking with Allyson Byrd, who is a long-time friend and colleague of mine, and an all around unapologetic and fascinating individual. She shares her unique perspective o…
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Ep. 100 - The Power of Implementation with Margy Feldhuhn
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The impact a book can have on your life and business Have you ever read a book that completely changed your perspective and life in a lasting way? It's incredible how words on a page can have a profound and lifelong impact on us. This week's episode of She Talks Business is a milestone episode. We have finally reached 100 episodes on the show! And …
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Ep. 99 - For the Love of Reading with Patti DeNucci
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How books will shape you as a person and entrepreneur This week, I am joined by a very special guest—someone I have called a friend and a colleague since 2008. Tune in to Episode 99 to hear immense wisdom and valuable insights from none other than Patti DeNucci. Patti is the author of two books, including the award-winning success guide, The Intent…
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Return of the Defiler, Part 27: Delzom the Broken
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In this thrilling episode of our DND sidequest series, our heroes get to know Delzom, the friendly stone giant, at his lakeside resort. They brave the waters of Stillwater Lake. It smells nice. Meet the Cast: Anthony Blair-Borders as our Dungeonmaster @doktormod Katarina as Laurel Silvertongue Kristy Ellen as Matthias Sako Tumi as Isolde Ericsdotti…
Two books that completely changed the trajectory of my business Throughout this book-themed season of She Talks Business, I have, of course, been thinking a lot about what I have read and what’s still on my TBR list (that’s To Be Read, for those who didn’t know). Having used this time to reflect on all things books, two, in particular, stand out...…
In this thrilling episode, our heroes do their best to defeat the Nightfires and secure their prisoners. Gale invites a hot friend. Alecto puts something on the barbie. Keziah administers pharmaceuticals. Cast: Jeff Richardson as the Loremaster @eljefetacoma Anthony Blair as Alecto @doktormod Sako Tumi as Tiny Tina @psychosako Kristy Ellen as Kezia…
From book club to billion-dollar business Reese Witherspoon is an entrepreneurial genius. I consider her to be one of the greatest entrepreneurs of our time, and here's why. She took what began as a simple book club started by one of her fans on Instagram, and turned into a company worth over $900 million. How she did it is inspiring, to say the le…
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Ep. 96 - Achieve More With Less with Eleanor Beaton
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Books that will help oxygenate your thinking and transform the way you do business Reading has the power to shape lives in profound ways, and this week's guest is no stranger to the power of reading. Eleanor Beaton is the founder of Safi Media, a business coaching and advisory firm for women entrepreneurs, where her team provides business coaching.…
In this thrilling episode, the heroes chase down the escaped prisoners. Sako joins the team as huge Vorakh, Tiny Tina. Another newcomer arrives with his own crew. Things get messy. Cast: Jeff Richardson as the Loremaster @eljefetacoma Sako Tumi as Tiny Tina @psychosako Kristy Ellen as Keziah @kmitko3 AJ Ganaros as Gale Zauber @aj_ganaros Jayme Antr…
In this thrilling episode, our heroes set out on their quest to recapture the escaped Terusian agents, in the company of Deputy Security Chief Lasalle and old busted diplomat, Ebenezer Crunch, played by the one and only Brandoff Gandalf AKA Jayme! Gale wears the wrong shoes for sinkhole work. Alecto punches rocks. Ebenezer rushes into danger. Cast:…
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Ep. 95 - Up Your Entrepreneurial Leadership Game
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Four books that will change the way you lead Entrepreneurs don't always think of themselves as leaders, but if they want to scale and grow their business, leadership skill development is a must. As a business owner, you are always leading - you lead your clients, you lead your team, and you lead yourself. Therefore, the more you know and understand…
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(S5E21) Going Into the No-No-No Part
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In this thrilling episode, the wonderful Sako Tumi joins us to play a Vorakh monk named Tiny Tina! We get to know her and watch her tromp through the jungle in search of information. What she discovers may shock you! Cast: Jeff Richardson as the Loremaster @eljefetacoma and Sako Tumi as Tiny Tina @psychosako Closing Music: Scp X3x (I Am Not OK) by …
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Ep. 94 - Finding Perspective with Michael Devers
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The path of self-education through reading This week, in episode 94, I am joined by Michael Devers, a multi-passionate entrepreneur who advises leaders, executives, and business owners on how to prepare to navigate through any crisis expertly. Among his many talents and areas of expertise, Michael has successfully executed strategies to reduce cust…
Four books that can transform your life and business Do you want more money in the bank, more sales, more wealth, and more money to pay yourself? If so, then make some room on your bookshelf. She Talks Business was created to help business owners and entrepreneurs build a more successful and profitable business, so let’s get down to brass tacks and…
In this thrilling episode, we meet Ebenezer Crunch, an elderly diplomat trapped on the (mostly) boring colony world of Deverikar. He visits the town jail, meets the prisoners, and enjoys a little local hooch. Join us next week when Mister Crunch meets our heroes! Cast: Jeff Richardson as the Loremaster @eljefetacoma and Jayme Antrim as Ebenezer Cru…
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Ep. 92 - 5 Levels of Reading to Drive Success
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Reading with intention can transform the way you do business in 2023 We’re ringing in the new year with a new season of She Talks Business! The focus of this season is one of my favorite things to talk about—reading. It's not a secret to anyone who knows me that I am an avid reader. The bookcase in my office is full of books that have inspired some…
Taking the time to reflect on 2022 and plan for next year Every year should change you as a business owner. Why? Because you should never stop learning lessons, expanding your knowledge and capabilities, and becoming a stronger version of yourself. This week, I’m getting candid and sharing the most significant lessons I learned in 2022 as a busines…
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Ep.90 - Find Your Fortune Through Franchising with Andrea Bailey-Brown
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Balancing being a multi-passionate business owner Andrea Bailey-Brown is on a mission to help entrepreneurs build wealth through franchise and business ownership. In the next 40 minutes, you will hear about what it took to become an award-winning entrepreneur and a multi-unit franchise owner who has generated over $30 million in revenue. In this ep…
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Ep. 89 - Embracing Your Humanity With Jennifer McClanahan
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How to build an equitable culture in your organization This week’s guest is a returner to the show and if you heard her first episode, you know it’s no wonder why I have asked her back. Tune in this week as Jennifer McClanahan, the founder and CEO of Leverage to Lead, shares her experience and expertise around equity, equality, vulnerability, and l…
In this thrilling episode, our heroes meet the colonists after a long period of foreplay. A mysterious Zentraedi doctor arrives with a small band of Yifriti mobsters. Who is she? Will she get along with Alecto and the gang? Find out this week on... Shattered Worlds! Cast: Jeff Richardson as the Loremaster @eljefetacoma Anthony Blair-Borders as Alec…
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Ep. 88 - Speaking as a Superpower with Ed Tate
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How you deliver any presentation has a direct impact on how an audience will respond Public speaking is something that probably makes the majority of people shake in their boots, and that is the very reason this week's guest is someone that I admire. Ed Tate is an award-winning international keynote speaker, trainer, author, and former executive. I…
Ten patterns you can emulate to create success for yourself This season has been filled with guests who are extremely successful at what they do. They are thought leaders, advisors, and more while running their businesses. But what does it take to be successful? This week I wanted to break down ten patterns I see that every successful person follow…
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Return of the Defiler, Part 26: Put That Can of Worms Back
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In this thrilling episode of our DND sidequest, our heroes find themselves in a dangerous trek down a canyon. Sticks rips another cloud. Laurel peeks her head out. The giant has a breakdown. Meet the Cast: Anthony Blair-Borders as our Dungeonmaster @doktormod Katarina as Laurel Silvertongue Kristy Ellen as Matthias Sako Tumi as Isolde Ericsdottir @…
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Ep. 86 - Investing in Transformational Outcomes with Gene Moran
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Knowing when a trusted advisor can help you and your business grow This week’s guest is a dear friend and colleague and client of mine. Gene Moran, founder and President of Capitol Integration, is the foremost expert on federal defense and security lobbying, measuring his client results in billions of dollars. Gene’s policy initiatives have been im…
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Ep. 85 Finding Courage with Anna Levesque
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How self-awareness can be your business superpower Anna Levesque is a superstar in the outdoor industry for whitewater kayak instruction, but what makes her unique is she inspires, leads, and coaches people to an empowering life. But she wasn’t always this way and this confident with her career and business. This week Anna takes us through the adve…
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Return of the Defiler, Part 25: Compatriotesses
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In this thrilling episode, our heroes come together at the village inn. There, they meet Sako's character Isolde Ericsdottir, a groovy warlock in search of excitement. Meet the Cast: Anthony Blair-Borders as our Dungeonmaster @doktormod Katarina as Laurel Silvertongue Kristy Ellen as Matthias Sako Tumi as Isolde Ericsdottir @psychosako Jeff Richard…
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Ep. 84 - Knowing When To Hire a Coach with Dr. Wendy Rice
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Making an investment in yourself and your business Is it time for you to make the investment in yourself and hire a business coach? This week's guest, Wendy Rice, asked herself that same question once. Wendy is a licensed psychologist and president of Rice Psychology. She started her business over 20 years ago, and now has a team working in two loc…
Getting your business ready for the upcoming year This week, I put my coaching cap on for all of you. The uncertain economic times can be tough to think about, and the word recession is a scary one for business owners. But this isn’t the time to stop planning and to stop looking at what you’re going to do to keep your business moving forward. I hav…
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Return of the Defiler, Part 24: Sorry About Your Colleague
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In this thrilling episode of our DND sidequest series, our heroes engage the vampire tree! They also find another team of adventurers, including our newest player character, a soft-spoken paladin named Matthias! Matthias is played by the incomparable Kristy and we can't wait to see all the heroics she gets up to. Meet the Cast: Anthony Blair-Border…
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Ep. 82 - Building Your Dream Team with Stephanie Rainey
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Taking the deep dive to understanding your business Bold promises and the capacity to learn are two things that gave Stephanie Rainey the trajectory she needed to build a successful business that was ready to sell. Stephanie started her business with the end game planned, she knew exactly where she wanted to go and was ready to do whatever it took …
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Return of the Defiler, Part 23: Double Poison
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In this thrilling episode of our Dungeons and Dragons sidequest, our heroes rescue some victims from a weird, aggressive creature. Sticks manages the group. Laurel plays fighter jet. Meet the Cast: Anthony Blair-Borders as our Dungeonmaster @doktormod Katarina as Laurel Silvertongue Jeff Richardson as Sticks @eljefetacoma Closing Music: "3 Chord Dr…
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Ep. 81 - Gaining Momentum with Michelle Weger & Nabil Ould-Brahim
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Are you looking for a quantum leap? This week we welcome our first guests for the Coach’s Corner season, Michelle Weger and Nabil Ould-Brahim. They are masters in automation, websites, and coding—and not only are they people that I coach, they actually provide some of their services to my clients. Michelle and Nabil took a large leap of faith when …
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Return of the Defiler, Part 22: Barking Scary, Jack Good Boy
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In this thrilling episode of our DND sidequest, the heroes follow the trail of Jack the Dog's sniffer and study the crime scene. Sadly, they don't meet a Time Lord (it'll make sense if you listen). Meet the Cast: Anthony Blair-Borders as our Dungeonmaster @doktormod Katarina as Laurel Silvertongue Jeff Richardson as Sticks @eljefetacoma Closing Mus…
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Return of the Defiler, Part 21: Didima and the Forest People
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In this thrilling episode of our DND sidequest, the heroes gather more clues. NPCs abound, including a plant lady and her forest people! Meet the Cast: Anthony Blair-Borders as our Dungeonmaster @doktormod Katarina as Laurel Silvertongue Jeff Richardson as Sticks @eljefetacoma Closing Music: "3 Chord Dragon" by Jeff Richardson Get involved! Contact…
“Our personal genius IS a part of our personal mission.” The soul of Gritty Genius and the process of uncovering our personal genius is always tied to our mission in life. When was the last time you reflected on yours? With the close of Latinx/Hispanic Heritage month, I take a moment to honor my mission- of advancing my Latino/a community through r…
What to keep in mind if you are considering hiring a business coach Welcome to the first episode of the new season of She Talks Business! Coaches Corner will be all about the clients I coach as we deconstruct their businesses to uncover their best practices and successes. But before we dive into these valuable interviews over the next several weeks…
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Ep. 79 - Masterful Marketing: A Reader's Perspective
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Transitioning from the author to the reader This week we will be flipping through the first part of Masterful Marketing together. It was a surreal experience to pick up my co-authored book with Alan Weiss and to start reading it through the lens of a reader and not as an author. Reading my book really changed the perspective I have about the book, …
In this thrilling episode, our heroes reunite and go in search of the mysterious controller. Gale climbs the tower. Alecto swings a snake. Trav zurks the enemy. Cast: Jeff Richardson as the Loremaster @eljefetacoma Anthony Blair-Borders as Alecto @doktormod and Traveler Farlander as Dylan @twfarlan Closing Music: Scp X3x (I Am Not OK) by Kevin MacL…
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Ep. 78 - The Business of Selling Value with Alan Weiss
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How writing a valuable book will improve your status as a business owner Books are symbols of thought leaders, experts, and even icons, but not everyone who writes a book is in the business of selling books. Sounds contradictory, doesn’t it? When you take the value you provide and turn it into a book, you are creating another level of value-based c…
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Ep. 77 - Don't Wait! Start Marketing Now with Alan Weiss
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How to master your book launch After many weeks of writing, months of planning, and a masterful marketing strategy, we finally made it to the official launch of Masterful Marketing. In the last season of She Talks Business, Alan and I discussed the art of writing a book, and now that we have launched Masterful Marketing, I think it is time to share…
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Ep. 76 - Value Based Marketing with Alan Weiss
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How to stop doubting yourself as a business owner. Another week closer to the hard-copy launch of Masterful Marketing and another episode of “We Talk Business”! Have you fallen victim to imposter syndrome and doubted your ability to create something of value? It’s human to make mistakes, even as a business owner, but what will set you apart from ot…
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Ep. 75 - Create Value Instead of Chasing Money with Alan Weiss
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Becoming consciously competent Being aware of the value you can provide your customers is vital to the success of your business. You're most likely wondering why knowing the value and not just providing the value is important. When you fail to recognize the value you create, you will gloss over it and forget the significance of the results. Alan We…
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Return of the Defiler, Part 20: Defending the Tower
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In this thrilling episode of our DND sidequest series, our heroes defend the spooky tower from an army of undead beasties. Laurel takes to the air, Sticks swings a net, and Sobek throws up the silverware. Meet the Cast: Anthony Blair-Borders as our Dungeonmaster @doktormod Katarina as Laurel Silvertongue Jeff Richardson as Sticks @eljefetacoma Clos…
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(S5E17) If You've Pushed This Button, You Shouldn't Have
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In this thrilling episode, Alecto and Dylan track down Halima to a strange cavern. Alecto busts a new move. Dylan summons a new friend. Some things go boom. Cast: Jeff Richardson as the Loremaster @eljefetacoma Anthony Blair-Borders as Alecto @doktormod and Traveler Farlander as Dylan @twfarlan Closing Music: Scp X3x (I Am Not OK) by Kevin MacLeod …
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Ep. 74 - Attracting the Right Buyer with Alan Weiss
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Knowing the right questions to ask Not all business is good business. This is something every business owner has to figure out for themselves. It can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you need to be everything for everybody. It’s time to take a step back and ask yourself, “who is going to benefit the most from the value I can provide?”…
In this thrilling episode, the heroes do battle with a big woodsy beast. Gale makes it wet. Dylan does some gardening. Alecto drops a big old punch. Cast: Jeff Richardson as the Loremaster @eljefetacoma AJ Ganaros as Gale Zauber @aj_ganaros Anthony Blair-Borders as Alecto @doktormod and Traveler Farlander as Dylan @twfarlan Closing Music: Scp X3x (…
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Ep. 73 - Marketing Gravity With Alan Weiss
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How to attract the outcome you are looking for. The basics of gravity are that it’s all about the pull and the law of attraction but how does this link back to marketing and your business? This was a question one of the participants from the last fireside chat had for Alan, so we thought we’d share his views behind his infamous saying. You can’t ju…
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The Bleep Word - An Evening with Kevin Cole and Space Kings
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In this thrilling episode, we welcome tabletop roleplaying game creator Kevin Cole on to talk about and play his remarkable RPG, Space Kings. We had so much fun playing that we had to get this out to you ASAP. AJ, Anthony, and Jeff play a gangster robot, an adorable mercenary, and heavenly detective, escaping a prison train and narrowly seizing vic…
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Ep. 72 - Referrals, Recommendations, and Reputation with Alan Wiess
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How The Three R’s Play Into Your Marketing Strategy I am going to be honest, I have never asked for a referral. I have received referrals and recommendations from amazing clients but I have never gone and asked for one. This is why Alan Weiss returns again this week to give us the rundown on how referrals are the platinum standard for getting short…
Join us for the thrilling return of Zentraedi freedom fighter Rael Esgaelon. Rael and the Doctor are confronted by a new enemy. Rael goes downtown. He makes a difficult choice. Cast: Loremaster: Jeff Richardson @eljefetacoma on Twitter Rael Esgaelon: Anthony Blair-Borders @doktormod on Twitter Closing Song: "Night Vigil" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.…
