Life After Corporate

In this 100th episode of Life After Corporate, I will share with you the top 10 lessons that I learned in my ten-year business journey. I emphasize the importance of choice and lifestyle balance, as well as the need to stick with a business model for at least two to three years in order to create demand. What is the importance of creating a warm network of supporters from your former corporate lif...

Judy Weber is an entrepreneur and business strategist who has worked in corporations for many years. She has now made the transition to entrepreneurship, and she talks about the role of faith in her journey. She explains that, in order to be successful as an entrepreneur, you need faith - a deep belief in yourself and in what you're doing. She credits her faith in Christ with helping her overcome...

Are you in this for the long game? The road to success is a long one. And despite some early "quick wins" in your business, you will need to build a sales, marketing, and operational foundation to reach high six- or seven-figures.  In this episode, Deb share how to take the time to build out your business infrastructure and to focus on strategies and processes that will help you achieve long-term...

In this episode, we're talking about how to simplify your business to generate more revenue and have more free time by building leverage into your business with group programs.  Today, we are joined by Megan Huber, who's an expert in helping coaches consultants and other experts deliver their expertise to provide exceptional group program experiences for their clients. Megan also hosts the Built t...

Joining us today is the President and Chief Financial Officer of FinCore, Tricia Taitt. Tricia has a strong track record of managing and improving the financial operations of growth-oriented, small to mid-sized companies in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.  She is adept at helping senior leaders decode the numbers so that they can better understand their business and make strategic...

Have you ever woken up or stayed awake at 3 AM because you had a persistent thought that you can't let go of and you can't get back to sleep?  I have and I've got a formula to share with you to make your life after corporate dreams come true. Let's dive into this very special episode of Life After Corporate that just may be the most important advice and the best use of your time that you'll receiv...

How do you launch a product that revolutionizes an entire industry category?  And how, as a female founder do you get other women and men back your mission by investing in your vision?  In today's episode, join me and my amazing guest who is revolutionizing the bra industry by giving women a choice of flexibility and comfort with a natural shape. Today we are speaking with Annette Azan.  Annette i...

Every expert in marketing and business development and product development will tell you that you need to niche down in your market in order to be able to scale up and grow a successful business. But will narrow niching help or hurt your business?   Check this episode out!   [00:01 - 04:03] Opening Segment Welcome to the podcast!  I introduce our topic for today The marketing strategy of your busi...

What does your brand communicate about your value and your values? Today, we're unpacking how to prosper from your purpose through effective branding. In this episode, we are joined by Lorraine Schuchart.  Lorraine is a disruptive brand strategist, an award-winning writer, and a national speaker. She has an agency called Prosper for Purpose where she helps changemakers build brands that impact the...

How do you become a great speaker that makes people want to hear from you more and more each time?  Today we are speaking with Shannon Huffman Polson, author of The Grit Factor , Founder The Grit Institute, one of the first-ever women pilots of the Apache helicopter and someone who I am pleased to call a dear friend, she is an incredible leader, a mentor, someone who I've met in the Elevate Networ...

Are you waiting to feel ready to invest on your business? Let's change that mindset and start thinking differently about your business investments; the right time is now. We know investing is scary, and it makes you afraid that you will run out of money. But without making the right investments, you'll struggle to grow. In this week's episode, I'll provide you with relevant tactics to make the rig...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! Today we're exploring why even the thought of selling might make you cringe, and how you're leaving valuable opportunities on the table because of how you're showing up in a sales conversation. Ready? Check this episode out!   [00:01 - 03:33] Opening Segment Welcome to the podcast!  I introduce our topic for today Sales is the lifeblood of y...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! In today's episode, my guest and I share what has changed recently on LinkedIn and how you can use some of these new tools to engage with your audience with compelling content. Today we are speaking with social sales, social media, and LinkedIn trainer, consultant, and speaker, Beth Granger.    [00:01 - 04:11] Opening Segment I welcome our g...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! In today's episode, we're talking about great copy. How much do you have to communicate with your audiences?  What is it that makes copy engaging? What is the most effective way to have that conversation with your ideal clients, and what makes for a really great copy? Today we are speaking with the founder of Copy Crimes, Julie Cabezas.    [...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate!  What if you could find an additional $100,000 of revenue in your business this year that you don't even see? What I found is many coaches and consultants have blinders on when it comes to opportunity. And today, I'm sharing with you three ways you can add 100k of top-line revenue growth to your business this year.  Let's go find $100,000 fo...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! As an entrepreneur, you are the creator of your destiny, your results become what you create. Only when your soul wins over your ego.  And I got to share the real truth with you, resistance is a bitch. Check this episode out!   [00:01 - 02:48] Opening Segment Welcome to the podcast!  I introduce our topic for today Talk about imposter syndro...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! Having a great idea and marketing plan can't guarantee a business. When creating a business it is very important to do the right things in the right order to grow it as quickly as you can. Today, I will share some great tips and tools every fresh entrepreneur should know.  Join the Pricing Masterclass on February 3, 2022 Use this link to sav...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate!  [00:01 - 03:32] Opening Segment Welcome to the podcast!  My 2021 Holiday Recapped I introduce our topic for today We are hiring!  Send me an email deb@thegreatdoover.com     [03:33 - 16:14] Fresh Success Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs How to Grow through Listening The Six Figure Accelerator Eight Tenets of Surrender Surrender serving ev...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! In today's episode, it's your time to break through the glass ceiling once and for all and get your ticket to the C Suite. Today we are speaking with a certified executive coach and promotion strategist on a mission to bring more diversity to the leadership table by doubling the number of women in the C Suite.  Let's welcome Stacy Mayer.   ...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate!  [00:01 - 02:36] Opening Segment Welcome to the podcast!  I introduce our topic for today Why 75% of new businesses fail   [02:37 - 09:13] Launching a Business? 5 Steps to 6 Figures  Step 1: Set aside funds How much should you have in store? What if you haven't left corporate? Hire expertise Step 2: Find the market gap Are the people willing...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! You're the CEO of your company -- Chief EXECUTIVE Officer, not Chief EXECUTION Officer.  Sometimes, it can be too overwhelming and you find yourself going all over the place.  Or maybe, there are too many challenges going all at once that you find yourself unsure of how to grow, scale, and manage your business, much less your life.  In today...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! In today's episode, we will be chatting with Ivy Slater, who is an entrepreneur, internationally-bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, and professional-certified business coach. Currently, as the CEO of Slater Success, Ivy works closely with C-Suite executives and upper-level managers to advise and create clear strategies that provide i...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! So you have this new business. And if you've been following all the fantastic advice that you've been given on life after corporate with our step-by-step guides and our amazing guests, then you might be enjoying some real success in your business right now. And you might be wondering, how do I grow this business sustainably and not lose my m...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! Today is another solo episode and I am recording this on Thanksgiving weekend and Black Friday is well underway. Along with sales from your favorite online stores, you're likely seeing some emails from coaches you follow with some Black Friday deals and you may be tempted to sign up for a couple of new courses or programs that are on sale. A...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! In today's episode, we are finally giving the answer to a frequently asked question, and that is, "should I launch a podcast?" We all know that success in marketing today is all about content, and in order for you to be discovered, you need to be seen and heard. Whether you're a speaker or writer, what we know for sure is that people need to...