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Send us Fan Mail There is no playbook for handling grief as it can come in many different forms. People say “time heals all” but again, is that really a true statement? Vicki lost her husband, Sam back in 2019 and she never would have imagined the revelations she would have soon after. As time went on, she started to realize that we need to change the cultural conditioning and guilt associated wit...

Send us Fan Mail “If you don’t tell your dollars what to do, your dollars are going to tell you what to do.”  Money is all around us in a variety of forms, but how are you using it to your advantage? Joseph’s passion for wanting to not only protect people but save them money is just a mere testament to what has kept him in business for more than 20 years.   On top of helping over 2000 clients, Jos...

Send us Fan Mail Heart healer. People connector. Community builder.  Those are just a few of the ways that Aurelia would describe herself as she’s journeyed through life. Her love for teaching others and the desire to push them beyond their limits extends beyond her dance team and any coaching she can offer.  Aurelia is no stranger to the world of entrepreneurship, but will be the first to tell yo...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have an idea in your head but you’re struggling to lay the foundation for it? Or better yet, have you started a business but a certain aspect has proven to be more difficult than expected? Entering his 7th venture with his business consulting company, Feras has the utmost confidence that he can bring your vision to life on top of helping you scale and elevate to new heights...

Send us Fan Mail Selling your construction company and choosing to go all in on software sounds risky, but for Bryce it was the game-changing decision he needed to make.  While he was certainly not a tech expert, he noticed problems that were plaguing the construction industry specifically with asphalt paving.  After bringing in a CTO with an array of technical expertise, there was no looking back...

Send us Fan Mail Giving your content the exposure it deserves can be easier said than done these days. However, Bob wants to simplify the process while still giving you complete creative control over everything.  So what’s the catch?  Frankly, there isn’t one - fairness is the name of the game…literally. There is no subscription model, no recurring change -VidaFair just wants you to explore the pl...

Send us Fan Mail You deserve to celebrate your accomplishments and accolades just like anyone else, don’t limit yourself!  This was the basis around why Richard created his own talk show back in 2016. While you may think renovating an entire basement was the most difficult step, it was actually the technical side of things that Richard needed to acclimate himself to.  When it was all said and done...

Send us Fan Mail Does more money always equate to more problems? If you ask John, he may agree but he will also tell you that more money could move mountains for your business.  However, as business owners and entrepreneurs the conversation around finances is not always an easy one to have.  Accessibility is crucial and John has no problem offering himself as a resource to help your business eleva...

Send us Fan Mail As a property owner, what if we told you that we could you recover utility costs through a streamlined process? Although Submeter Solutions was started in 2010, Kelly and Jeff recognized this problem long before coming into business.  After combining their knowledge and expertise, they’ve been able to partner with various manufacturers to offer their customers the most cost-effect...

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...