Business &... with Natalie Dawson

On this episode of Building Billions, I am sharing with you 5 very important questions everyone should be asking before letting anyone into their lives.   In this episode of Building Billions, I'm delving into my recent insights from an interactive business summit I just presented at, sharing my key takeaways and the profound impact on my approach to life and business. Drawing from the lessons of...

Welcome to a brand new episode of Building Billions! I am thrilled to introduce this week's special guest, Danielle Canty, co-founder of the incredible company Boss Babe. Her impact on women in entrepreneurship is immeasurable, and her journey is filled with lessons that will inspire and motivate. Our discussion covers essential topics, including effective leadership, task prioritization, and the...

On this episode of Building Billions, I am opening up about the unique journey of balancing marriage and business with my husband. For those of you who don't know, my husband, Brandon Dawson and I have been working together for over a decade and built our most recent business from start up to $125 million in just four short years. So many of you have asked me, "How do you guys balance your work an...

On this episode of building Billions, I am pulling back the curtain on a topic a lot of business owners avoid.... how to fix a toxic work place. Here's a fact, it can be fixed! Reality is, it's not fun to admit that your business has a culture problem, but fixing it is crucial to the success of any organization.  So if you're a business owner looking to create an environment where a high performan...

Ever wondered why some businesses thrive while others crumble? On this episode of Building Billions, I’ll reveal the fundamental reason why all failed businesses meet the same shared fate, and how you can avoid making those same mistakes. Buckle up, because this is a deep dive you won't want to miss! Let me be clear - 100% of businesses that fail have one thing in common—they fail to make enough m...

In this episode of Building Billions, I sit down with a true pioneer of the podcasting world, John Lee Dumas, known as JLD. John is a podcast OG, having started over a decade ago and amassed over 140 million listens to his show, "Entrepreneurs on Fire." Join us as we dive deep into the world of financial freedom, a topic both John and I are passionate about. Financial freedom is a central theme in...

Welcome back to Building Billions! In this episode, we're delving into the vital art of making decisions as a business owner. The hard truth is, people can be deceiving, but data never lies. I'll share my journey and experiences, revealing why making decisions the right way is paramount. Join me as I recount my lessons learned from trusting data and removing emotions, and discover real-life exampl...

On this episode of Building Billions I am sharing the one action that will propel your business forward instantly....Be your own best customer. My husband Brandon, Grant, and Elena Cardone and I went shopping in Rome and trust me this is an episode you don't want to miss. It's crazy to think how much you can learn from walking into a luxury store like Hermes.  Tune in and have this very important...

On this episode of Building Billions I open up about my personal battles with the temptation to give up and the unyielding resolve that keeps me pushing forward. Life's challenges can often test our limits, making quitting seem like an enticing option. In this episode, I share candid anecdotes and practical techniques that have helped me navigate these moments of doubt and frustration. From reshap...

On this episode of Building Billions,  I'm thrilled to take you on an intimate exploration of how I overcame my fear of public speaking and turned it into a multi-million dollar success. I'll be sharing the raw and personal moments that once held me back - the sweaty palms, the racing heart, and the trembling voice. As the co founder and president of Cardone Ventures, my role often involves addres...

On this episode of Building Billions, I am taking you behind the scenes back into the wild to talk about the 6 transformational words that have shaped our business from the beginning. Successful and prospering businesses should always have core values that aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. This shapes how your team members are hired, what expectations, you may have,...

Welcome back to another episode of Building Billions. On today's episode I am diving  deep into the hidden power behind being undervalued.  In today's competitive world, it's easy to feel discouraged and disheartened when others fail to recognize our true potential. However, what if I told you that being undervalued can actually be a catalyst for incredible success? It's time to shift the perspect...

On this episode of Building Billions, I am back from a vacation and reflecting on something I implement in my life religiously, writing down my goals. So here's my question to you, are you writing down your goals every single day?  Targets are so important and anything you want to create in your lifetime isn't going to just happen, they are going to happen by you executing with intention, and it a...

On this episode of Building Billions, I go live with REAL LIFE team members to give you all the secrets to filling a crucial job opening in less than a week. So many business owners struggle with turnover and hiring top performers. There's no secret that people are the number one problem keeping a business from growing but if you hire, train, and retain the right team members they then become the...

On this episode of Building Billions, I am breaking down the billion dollar secrets on how to handle any dispute with a partner. Running a business comes with all kinds of partnerships. Whether you're doing it with a significant other, a friend, or strictly a business partner, you need to know how to handle the tough times and breakthrough decisions. Rule number one, TAKE THE EMOTION OUT OF IT! If...

On this episode of Building Billions, I am going through a massive revelation I had yesterday while walking around a strip mall...yes, a strip mall. The reality is the majority of people do not have high enough goals, or at least not similar goals to you.  So let's get this straight, this is totally okay. Let's normalize being not like everyone else. If you want to be a millionaire, let alone a bi...

On this episode of Building Billions, I am sharing Billionaire Grant Cardone's secrets to running an effective executive meeting. Now for those that don't know Grant, well, the research speaks for itself!  Four years ago, my husband and I partnered with Grant and Elena Cardone and are on the road to building a billion dollar business together. Now, this man runs an exec meeting like no other and e...

Alright, a new month means it's time to reflect on the lessons I learned in May and how these lessons are getting me one step closer to creating a billion dollar business. There's no such thing as a smooth ride when running a rapidly growing business, so take in all of these golden nuggets and learn from them.    Don't forget to leave a review and tune in tomorrow for a new episode of Building Bil...

On this episode of Building Billions, we're talking all things body fat. Now you may be wondering what the heck does body fat have to do with building a billion dollar business? Reality is it doesn't until you look at the big picture.  When I set my mind on a target or goal, I do everything in my power to achieve it. No matter how big or how small. For so long I was just settling for how I looked...

On this episode of Building Billions, I am taking you behind the scenes of a typical Saturday at Cardone Ventures. Biggest lesson and takeaway should be, create opportunity for your employees to want to show up to work. We've structured our business in a way where our employees have an uncapped amount of money they can earn, and the best part is, the more they make the more the business makes!  My...

Welcome to another episode of Building Billions. Today we delve into a crucial conversation that unfolded recently, offering you an exclusive peek behind the scenes. Prepare to be mind blown as we explore a fundamental principle of leadership: it is not your duty as a leader to do your team's job for them. Too often, business owners fall into the trap of seeking consensus from those around them be...

On this episode of Building Billions, I had the pleasure of hosting the dynamic and accomplished entrepreneur, Shanda Sumpter. We dove deep into her incredible journey of becoming an accidental entrepreneur and uncovered the secrets to creating a lasting legacy. Shanda Sumpter is the visionary founder and CEO of HeartCore Business, a leading coaching and training company. With her extensive expert...

On this episode of Building Billions, I am breaking down the unfiltered truth as to why I sent a particular email to one of my team members. This is a unique approach necessary for any leader of an organization to develop future leaders. Clear and direct feedback is not always the most fun to give but its a necessary part of leadership.  If your team members have goals to grow, then you have the r...

On this episode of Building Billions, I am kicking off a BRAND NEW series about crucial conversations.  Reality is not all conversations are full of rainbows and butterflies but they all have one thing in common, it's about how to scale, how to get better, and how to get closer to building a billion dollar business. The grind of growing people to grow a business is all a part of breaking past brea...

On this episode of Building Billions, I am talking about getting the job done.  The confidence one has and the ability to move something forward is based on how well they can....GET IT DONE!  It's so easy to say you want to do something but what's difficult is actually completing the task. When building a billion dollar business, things need to get done.  Don't forget to leave a review and tune in...