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Solopreneurs are changing the world one business at a time. But it can be hard to stand out online when there are so many others doing the same thing. That’s why Joyce Layman created this podcast – to inspire and equip driven solopreneurs to leverage the online world, sell more services, and make a bigger impact. It's easy to feel overwhelmed doing all the things – from branding yourself on social media, creating content and compelling offers to building funnels so you can convert more conne ...
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In this episode, we'll be talking about how to unlock the potential of Facebook groups for launching so you can take your online business to the next level without high tech, the need for large teams, or big system expenses. You'll learn how to maximize Facebook's algorithm-favored live streaming, strategically tag members, the magic of DMs, and re…
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You want to be more creative but don't know how. It can feel impossible to be creative on demand. We all know that one great idea can make all the difference, but where do those ideas come from? Follow these 5 simple tips, and you'll be well on your way to a more creative life. With a little practice, you'll find yourself coming up with new ideas t…
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People have worked hard and are now ready to take some time off for summer. Business changes, the weather changes, and people begin to focus on other things. Does this mean your ideal clients aren’t investing or planning for the fall? Of course not. It just means that they are going to begin doing things on their timetable, not yours. In this podca…
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There’s no shortage of networking events to attend. Although this opens up more opportunities to meet new clients and fellow entrepreneurs, it’s exhausting! You’re already over-scheduled and stressed to the max. If networking makes you feel like a used car salesman decked out in a cheap plaid suit, you’re in the right place because today I’m going …
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Have you ever gotten an odd or hurtful comment or response to an email, social media post, or even a review? If the thought of putting yourself out there on social already makes you feel uncomfortable, you may not know the best way to respond. In this episode, I’m going to give you the dos and don'ts for handling negative comments on social and mor…
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You’ve probably heard a lot of different definitions for success, and it can be tough to know what really matters. It’s easy to get bogged down by all the conflicting advice out there. What does it mean to be successful? How do you achieve success? In today’s show, I’m going to cover the 5 Pillars of Success. These essential pillars will help you d…
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If you’ve ever felt like your brain was in conflict with itself the good news – you’re not crazy! As a business owner you’re doing all the things so why is it some goals are easy to achieve, and you find yourself creatively avoiding others. This is where understanding how your brain – specifically your amygdala can work against you. I posted a 60-s…
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A majority of business owners say that if they were to get one thing, they want clarity. So why is clarity so crucial? If you don't have clarity about what you want to do in your business - about who your target audience is, what you're offering, and how you're showing up online, it makes it harder to attract your ideal clients. Lack of clarity can…
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Darcy Howe has a passion for innovation and has been a regional leader in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, developing connectivity between funders, entrepreneurs and advisors. She is also a 20-year veteran angel investor so coming out of retirement to build the KC Rise Venture Fund was a perfect fit. In this episode Darcy shares details on the KC Ris…
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Pre-Med, systems engineer, direct sales, sales and entrepreneur are all words to describe Laura Schmidt’s career journey. The idea for her latest venture was literally sparked with her feet on the dashboard while on a trip with her family. She put positive thinking into action with Notes to Self Socks. Laura will tell you the path to success wasn’t…
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Niall luxury watch is a true Kansas City entrepreneur story. Michael Wilson, the founder, will tell you starting his company is 2012 was not easy at all. In the beginning, Niall was rejected by the industry in a very abrupt and overt way. His goal was to produce the best timepieces possible that are true legacies to passed on to future generations.…
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When an opportunity presents itself, you should take advantage of it and that's what Dan Thompson did. A conversation over dinner with his sister sparked the idea of a cage-less doggie daycare facility. His background in sales and experience in flipping houses didn't quite prepare him for all that was in store to successfully launch Dog Pawz in 201…
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Ben Rao is a real estate investor and founder of Community Buying Group. He has a knack for helping entrepreneurs and small businesses accelerate growth. His latest ventures are Bridge Space, a co-working facility and the E2 Hustle podcast. In this episode, Ben shares insights on creating new companies, economies, eco-systems, and of course, entrep…
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Nick Spencer is the founder and president of Keep Them S.A.F.E., an anti-abduction course for children. Nick is also a lead instructor and project manager for Strategos International, a global training, security and protection firm. After spending 20 years in the military, police and security industry, Nick knows what it takes to protect and secure…
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You typically don't use the terms American psychedelic rock and roll musician and corporate suit in the same sentence unless you're referring to Chris Garibaldi. Chris is the co-founder of Lotuspool Records and also a principal in one of the largest professional services companies in the world. In this interview, Chris shares insights on the music …
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Like most chiropractors, Dr. Michelle Robin started out with a small practice. Over the last 25 years, her practice has grown into one of the premier wellness facilities in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Her team includes chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, nutrition counselors, functional medicine doctors, an MD who focuses on s…
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David Patrick learned first-hand from brilliant marketers like McDonald's, P&G, LG Electronics, General Motors, Miller Lite, Kellogg, and Burger King to name a few. He worked his way up through the ranks and has served as a COO, CMO for companies like Beauty Brands and Westlake Hardware, David looked beyond marketing to connect a vision to a strate…
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As the business of sports has evolved, so has the industry that covers them which means the competition is increasing. Joel Goldberg has spent more than 20 years in television developing and maintaining relationships with professional athletes, coaches and team management. He's covered top athletes from Brett Favre to Kurt Warner to the 2015 World …
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Erin Smith is the founder of FacePrint, a patent pending telemedicine system for the early and accurate diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. FacePrint has received national attention including winning the #BUILTBYGIRLS Challenge at Twitter Headquarters along with being recognized by the Michael J. Fox Foundation. In this episode, Erin shares the scien…
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Kare Anderson is inordinately curious about why we do what we do. She's an Emmy-winning former NBC and Wall Street Journal reporter. Now a columnist for Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and the Huffington Post she shares her knowledge and strategies on quotability and connective behavior. Kare's TED talk on The Web of Humanity: Becoming an Opportun…
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Established in 1893, US Engineering has grown to be one the nation’s top design-build mechanical contracting firms. Tyler Nottberg is the fifth generation of the Nottberg family to lead U.S. Engineering. He served in several roles in the company before taking over as Chairman and CEO. Tyler has been named one of the 250 Most powerful Business Leade…
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Serial entrepreneur and business mentor Allison Maslan has built ten successful companies from the ground up starting as a single mom on her own. Her client list has included Ben & Jerry’s, Charlotte Russe, Supercuts, and Allstate. She has also been a world-renowned homeopath for the past 20 years which adds a unique whole person approach to her in…
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Stephen Heiner is an entrepreneur who owns several lifestyle businesses – in real estate, tourism, publishing and podcasting, and a particular passion: writing. He is in his 4th year of residence in Paris, where he is pursuing a French passport, the language itself, and the perfect walk. He spends all but all but 100 days a year in France, and can …
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Cam Bishop has extensive experience building, buying, and running companies. For over 30 years, he has led companies owned by a broad range of international, regional and institutional private equity. He's managed a workforce of nearly 2000 employees located in cities across the U.S. and several foreign countries. Most recently he combined his expe…
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Have you ever taken an online quiz? If so there's a possibility Interact was the platform used to create it. To date, Interact has worked with brands like Starbucks, The United Nations, Home Depot, World Wildlife’s Fund and many more. They’ve helped companies around the world generate more than 4 million new email subscribers. In this episode, you’…
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Working in an animal shelter and seeing 3 animals come in and less going out inspired Michelle Rivera to find a solution to the problem of pet homelessness. In 2002, without financial backing or an advisory board already in place, Michelle embarked on the most challenging career path ever to start Spay & Neuter Kansas City. SNKC was the first and i…
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Cameron Herold is known as the business growth guru and Forbes calls him the CEO whisperer. By age 21, Cameron had 14 employees and by the age of 35, he'd help build his first two $100 million dollar companies. By the age of 42, he engineered 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s spectacular growth from $2 million to $106 million in revenue, and 3100 employees in just…
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Coss Marte, former inmate turned CEO, knows he beat the odds. By age 19, Coss was making $2 million a year running one of the largest drug delivery services in New York. At 23 he was caught and faced seven years in prison. Upon entering prison, the medical unit told him he could die in prison because at 5'8" and 230 pounds, he was overweight with d…
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Angel Morales will tell you pushing comfort zones is a must no matter what role you're in. As the head of C3 International, he works with clients in 25 countries and it started with a simple phone call to a friend. Angel's multi-language and multi-cultural skills along with his experience and expertise in international marketing have made him a sou…
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Mental toughness is the birthplace of personal leadership development. LaRae Quy knows firsthand that mental toughness is not something you're born with. As an FBI undercover and counterintelligence agent for 24 years, she faced stressful fast-moving situations, risk, and deception on a regular basis. In this episode, LaRae shares insights learned …
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In 1989 when the economy was unstable, Mitchell Gold knew he had to break some of the rules to succeed in the furniture industry and it paid off in a big way. From an initial investment of $60,000, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams has grown to $250 million in annual sales with 30 signature stores, boutique shops, as well as an e-commerce and hospitalit…
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“Great things won’t happen to you unless you put yourself into uncomfortable situations.” Chef and restaurateur Celina Tio knows getting uncomfortable has been key in her success. Her path was influenced by her family and Julia Child at an early age. She developed the skills necessary to be an award winning chef and combined that with an entreprene…
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Perry Brandt's forty-year law practice is defined not by the clients he's served or the trials he's won, but by principals that have made him one of the most sought-after and respected lawyers in his industry. Even though the stakes of his cases have grown from millions to billions of dollars, Perry's fundamental perspective has remained unchanged:…
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Launching a successful technology startup takes vision, guts, execution, and patience. Drew D'Agostino recognized the importance of communication between individuals and within organizations. He created Crystal, a technology platform that analyzes public data on the internet. Crystal gives you personality information for everyone you contact helpin…
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Fred Pryor is a renowned speaker, author, and philanthropist. He pioneered the one-day seminar business model in 1970. He recognized the need for companies to provide leadership training to employees that focused on internal drivers like motivation and achievement. Not only did he write the curriculum, he taught the class that generated organizatio…
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Howard Putnam's passion for aviation began early on. He learned to fly out of a pasture in his Father's J-3 Piper Cub. His career didn't start out of college but instead as a baggage handler at Midway Airport. He held 13 different positions before being named to Group VP of Marketing for United in 1976. Howard was recruited to become President and …
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"If you're going to be on it,run it." During the past 39 years, Ed Holland has worked hard at being a successful restaurateur and leader as well as actively giving back to the community. In this episode, Ed shares why creating experiences for your customers and team will give you an advantage in business. You'll also learn how the power of mental w…
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The path to success isn't always what you think. At the age of twenty-two, CiCi Rojas was a single mother of four with limited job options. She had a choice to settle but instead chose to turn her perceived impediments into opportunities. She has over twenty years experience serving in executive roles across private, public and nonprofit sectors. C…
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There are approximately 750 craft distillers in the U.S. today which contribute to only 2% of sales compared to the big distilleries. Even with those odds, Steve and Lisa Strong will tell you that they would rather bet on themselves than someone else. But isn't that what entrepreneurs do? S.D. Strong Pillar 136 Gin might have launched just in May 2…
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"Confidence doesn't find you, it's the result of doing something big." Contrary to what you might think, Sandra Yancey didn't start eWomenNetwork because she liked networking. She started it because she saw a way to solve a problem for introverts (herself included) who didn't like crowds and attending events. From its start above Sandra's garage in…
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Did you know LinkedIn is the 12th most searched website on the internet? It's a powerful platform for individuals and businesses that choose to leverage it to their potential. In this episode, JD Gershbein, one of the world's top thought leaders on LinkedIn strategy, shares insights to expand your thought leadership, generate leads and advance your…
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Perry Puccetti served around the world as Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot for over a decade learning the importance of values such as persistence and mission accomplishment. It's the true meaning of teamwork that Perry has really carried with him over the years and into his role as a CEO. In this episode, Perry shares advice and lessons learne…
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"Every opportunity is on the other side of fear." In some businesses, you can see a fairly quick payoff of your efforts. In the wine industry its years in the making from the vine to bottle. James and Lindsay Lowery of KC Wineworks will tell you that every grape that comes off the vine is full of unrealized potential to be a great wine; you just ha…
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"The biggest threat to your business is not your competition. The biggest threat to your business is sitting in your head; it’s called your mind." Rebel Brown spent 25 years as an executive consultant in high technology and worked with over 300 global organizations. Over the years, Rebel watched smart people make some bad business decisions. It was…
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Mary Carol Garrity, the founder of Nell Hills, has garnered national attention with Forbes magazine dubbing her “one of the hottest little retailers” in America. She has been featured on CBS’s The Early Show and NBC’s Today Show, and in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Midwest Living, Country Living, Victoria, and many more. Mary Carol is the auth…
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Never being afraid to ask is one of the secrets to Kyu Lee's success. Kyu is the founder and CEO of Wiselike, the 'ask me anything' platform. He's considered a rising star in the tech community and his company is one of Huff Post's top 10 to watch. Hard to believe considering that just a few years ago he wasin college at UCLA without the knowledge …
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