Don't Fear Grit

Everyone has something of value to offer.  Inspiring others to be brave should be an element of all of our missions.  Someone who is doing a fantastic job at helping people inspire others is Diane Curley. Diane is a Nurse by trade who travels the world providing much needed medical care to desolate communities.   She carries with her a special mission to empower woman to be the positive role model...

In this episode with sit down with Krista Marie, a new entrepreneur who opened up the first Pita Pit franchise on Long Island (Hauppauge, NY). Have you ever considered opening up a franchise?  Want to know what it is like to open a franchise?  Curious how someone opens up a franchise?  What are the best franchises to launch on Long Island?  What are some healthy restaurant options in Hauppauge, NY...

One thing every successful business has in common is outsourcing. This this episode we follow-up our discussion with the owner of Flexibook Bookkeeper Services to talk about outsourcing.  Listen to our previous episode. Knowing when to outsource is a key strategy every entrepreneur should learn.  What roles in my business should I outsource? When should I outsource? When should I hire employees? S...

Seasoned accountant and owner of Flexibooks Business Services , Marisa Thompson, joins us in our studio to share some of the top tips for saving money, maximizing your tax write-offs and outlining an effective bookkeeping strategy for your business. 3:12 - What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounting? 7:00 - Will working with a bookkeeper help to pay less taxes? 12:23 - A bookkeeper i...

Perception in marketing is the process when a consumer identifies, organizes, and interprets information to create meaning. Perception is a psychological variable involved in the purchase decision process that is known to influence consumer behavior. Every BREATHING human processes thousands of sensory details every single day.  As a result, this subconscious process generates thousands of subject...

Fashion expert and experienced custom tailor designer, Theresa Cartisano , joined us in the studio to talk about the latest trends for fashion as it relates to the entrepreneurial trends in 2020.  What are Entrepreneurs wearing in 2020?  What should you wear to a job interview?  Best way to make a great first impression?  Custom clothing tips? What role does perception play in business? (check out...

In this episode we sat down with Alexander Creamer , a licensed real estate agent with Douglas Elliman in Smithtown, NY. 2:40 - How many houses are on the market and have recently sold in Smithtown? 4:56 - Who are you in competition with when you are trying to sell your home? 6:26 - What's a strong negotiating tip for real estate buyers? 10:05 - What is the value of time for someone looking t...

In this episode we got to interview Michele Marciante , a professional dancer (New York Cosmos cheerleader) who talks about the journey of opening a successful dance studio in New York. Michelle opens up about what led her to opening up a Dance Studio on Long Island and shares some of the challenges of being an entrepreneur in a competitive market. 1:08 - Who is Michele Marciante and what is Dance...

In this episode we sat down with Jennifer O'Brien , a successful insurance agency owner from Smithtown, NY who is the queen of multitasking. 4:55 - How many families does her agency insure? 6:30 - Building her agency through relationships 11:10 - How does a sale work?  Secret formula to making the sale 18:00 - Why the right insurance is best for your family 18:35 - Increase your SUM on your i...

Today we sit down with successful physical therapist entrepreneur, Tom Lucca, who built an incredible business in a crowded industry.  Building a business is about solving a problem.   Tom, who also has a background in acting on TV, takes in-home physical therapy to a whole new level by solving a problem in the physical therapy industry by making it more convenient, effective and affordable for pa...

We got to sit down with full-time social media influencer , Heather Rose , back in November to discuss everything from how she became an influencer, what her niche is and she even unpacks some of her secret hacks to find amazing savings on everything, never paying full price. [She posts her findings on her social media....GO FOLLOWER HER. www.instagram.com/heather_rose_blog/ 3:13 - Where has she f...

What is grit?  How do you recognize the moment that could define whether or not your are successful? Often times, people fear the work and drag through the process. They want to reward without the hard work.  However, you need to map the ambition that comes out of your mouth. Figure out the path that is needed to accomplish what you want.  ---------------------------------------------- Download ou...

What are facebook lead gen ads?  Should you run facebook lead generation ads?  How to automate lead generation ad campaigns? Facebook lead ads makes the lead generation process easy. People can simply tap your ad and a form pops up—it’s already pre-populated with their Facebook contact information and ready to be sent directly to you. With just a few taps, they can get the information they want, a...

Here are the Top 10 Reasons To Start A Podcast In 2020. Digital marketing expert, Rob Taormina, breaks down the top ten reasons to start a podcast in 2020 if you are a brand, business, social media influencer or thought-leader. Learn more at www. LaunchMyPodcastShow.com 1) It's east and affordable 2) Produce long-format content 3) Support strategic partners 4) Build personal connection with a...

Rob Taormina is an entrepreneur veteran having built multiple 7-figure businesses.  His company, Talk IQ Media, is listed with the Inc. 5000 (#567), he is a member of the New York Forbes Business Council as an expert panelist in digital marketing and was named one of the top 40 business professionals under the age of 40 on Long Island, NY. Don't fear grit will reveal every trade secret in bui...