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Send us Fan Mail If someone asked you to prove that you are in the Top 1% of your industry, where would you start? Certainly, there is no simple answer to this question and perhaps it would force you to take a deeper dive into your niche, milestones and metrics. Ranjeet saw firsthand the difficulty that can come with securing your EB1A Green Card. However, instead of letting that deter him and oth...

Send us Fan Mail Quality > Quantity Alise can take you all the way back to age 13 when she first learned how to sow and knit, courtesy of her mother. However, this was only the tip of the iceberg - as she would branch off to brand herself unlike ever before. Knit Me Sew Me got its start because Alise wanted to bring back the authenticity of handmade items in the marketplace. At first, it was ba...

Send us Fan Mail 2 0 0 episodes in the books! With every new milestone, y'all know how much we love putting our own spin on things and this time was no different. A big thank you to everyone who signed up for the drawing, but Aaron Caldwell was our lucky host for this latest interview. For those who remember, Aaron appeared on the podcast for Episode 94: Attitude, Not Aptitude Aaron facilitat...

Send us Fan Mail Charlotte - all we can say is THANK YOU! Although it was our first and only live event this year, it was nothing short of amazing from start to finish. For those who have been following the podcast for quite some time, you may remember Constant from Episode 39: The First Impression. Well, since joining us over three years ago he has certainly taken on bigger and better ventures an...

Send us Fan Mail Stewart has no problem admitting that his journey as a CPA began because he followed in the footsteps of his father. He will also take it a step further and admit that he had a realization that he was too entrepreneurial for the corporate lifestyle to be his fate. Throughout the years, he adopted the responsibility of assisting various executives across a plethora of different ind...

Send us Fan Mail "Dig the well long before you need the water." That is just one of the many gems that Ashish dropped during this episode when getting into the details about Happiness Squad. What comes to mind when you hear that name? Ashish reflects on the origin of Happiness Squad and the intention behind choosing to name it as such. Furthermore, they are on a mission to help a billion...

Send us Fan Mail Isn't it nice to be in an industry where you can resonate with others? We tend to feel more comfortable when our counterparts not only look like us but are like-minded as well. Christina noticed that there was not much melanin representation within the beauty industry and with her passion for hair, she saw an opportunity to capitalize and change that. However, starting a busi...

Send us Fan Mail Christina always had a love for helping others make things look better. When you combine that with the fact that her perspective and opinion was always sought after by those around her - it is no surprise that she decided to enter the world of consulting. Christina Kanu Consulting got its start over eight years ago but she did not always have a specific lane to operate in. For the...

Send us Fan Mail If the name of the company itself doesn't peak your interest, then we are certain that this conversation with David will do just that and more. From winning the World Series of Poker back in 2008 to starting Bloom Nation, one of finest flower marketplaces around. However, as the CEO of Whippy - David and the rest of the team are combining integration with innovation. The name...

Send us Fan Mail Philly Stand UP! Fitch Means is no stranger to the exploration of music as his experience dates back to as early as he could remember from being in the choir to a drummer in the West Oak Lane Jazz Festival. However, as time passed he truly began to step into his purpose and make music that he resonated with. But, producing a song isn't just putting some words together over mu...

Send us Fan Mail The idea of scalability and growth would excite most business owners and entrepreneurs...wouldn't you agree? However, before we get to the point where we can no longer contain this excitement it is essential to be sure that business is moving in the right direction at all times. Anthony and SME Strategy may be just what your team needs to keep this model of forward thinking a...

Send us Fan Mail Growing up, Dr. Brooks recalls never having a problem with taking initiative and putting in the extra time and work when it came to working on group projects. However, despite not necessarily always wanting to become a business owner...it is no surprise that this same mindset translated over to various areas of her life. To describe Dr. Brooks as a woman that wears many hats and h...

Send us Fan Mail How many times have you been placed on a "brief" hold when dealing with customer service? How many buttons have you pressed in an attempt to be connected with someone to finally have your question/concern addressed properly? Time and time again, the common experience with customer service does not seem to be a positive one but rather frustrating. We certainly do not like...

Send us Fan Mail Content creation has evolved with time and by default those within the industry are constantly adapting themselves. There are a plethora of platforms to choose from and depending on your audience, you never know what they will resonate with and vice versa. For Quail, taking this leap of faith just before the pandemic was far from easy but that didn't stop him from thoroughly...

Send us Fan Mail Frequency. Diversification. Context. Amplifying the voice of any business at the local level requires time and effort, but it can pay dividends in the long run. LOMA takes local level marketing to new heights by predicting customer awareness, adoption and retention. By using this data, they can work diligently to help multi-unit brands scale unlike any other. Tune in to episode 18...

Send us Fan Mail Uncle Sam already has his eyes set on the prize - that being your money each and every year. We all know the connotation that comes with tax season, and many of us dread it for that exact reason. But...what if we had someone who is here to ensure you are maximizing every benefit you deserve? Taxes do not have to be something to be afraid or apprehensive about and Sugey is here to...

Send us Fan Mail As Fred takes some time to reflect back on his life, he would not have imagined having over 25 of years of experience as a psychotherapist and business consultant. However, with all of the memories and connections made along the way - he has absolutely no regrets! What if we told you that Fred does not believe in using the word compromise when it comes to relationships? So what do...

Send us Fan Mail RJ recalls being on his first oil rig at the age of seven and then going on to make his very first sale right out of high school. So it is no surprise that he decided to take on the oil business as a third generation member following behind a lot of the men in his family. RJ's first rodeo with the business taught him so much that he decided to come out of retirement to do it...

Send us Fan Mail "So many great careers are accidents...if you're open to a happy accident, it could change your life." Nancy's entrepreneurial journey is the definition of continuing to walk in your purpose to fulfill your happiness. She refuses to live within the confines of the corporate world because everyone being cut from a different cloth is what makes business so intere...

Send us Fan Mail DeFi...what is it and how is it changing the landscape of the finance industry? ARC Educational serves as a resource for those looking to enter the world of Cryptocurrency and Decentralized Finance. Often times, those entering this space for the first time can become overwhelmed with the plethora of information at their disposal. Gven will be the first to tell you that traditional...

Send us Fan Mail When you have dreams of becoming a millionaire, you will ensure that every obstacle that stands in the way is eliminated. Nicole recognized how much she enjoyed helping others and combined that with her business expertise to form her strategy agency. Being a professional and personal development coach is not something she takes lightly because it is a crucial piece that can make o...

Send us Fan Mail When Ashley began her career in the digital marketing industry, she quickly realized the plethora of routes she could take. Although she opted for SEO and website management, working with such an extensive network of clients helped to expand her expertise as time went on. Ashley is a firm believer that even with everything changing around you, it is essential to remain fluid and k...

Send us Fan Mail Drummer, poet, content creator...no matter what it is, Jalil will always put his best foot forward. There is something about the creative process that excites him and he loves sharing this with the world. However, not everyone will see the vision how you do but as long as you keep the faith in yourself then things always work out. Jalil can attest to this specifically because this...

Send us Fan Mail Europe has such a beautiful culture surrounding startups, so it is no surprise that Julie decided to start her own business after 25 years in the corporate world. However, this business was directly focused on supporting women entrepreneurs. Julie would agree that women are just as entitled to success and growth, but sometimes just need that extra push to get through a stagnant pe...

Send us Fan Mail There are nearly 12,000 different schools within the United States - from colleges and universities to trade schools. If you had to guess how many of these schools receive 80% of the attention, what would you say? We can almost certainly bet that it would be a number higher than 20. Yes, you read that correctly! The college admission system is far from perfect, but Troove is on a...