Raw and Real Entrepreneurship®

Just as the world entered lockdown, Tiffanee Cook was operating two health clubs. Suddenly faced with having to close her businesses, Tiffanee was left to ponder what to do with her life. Out of her newfound circumstances, she created one of the hottest podcasts in the world and started receiving paid sponsors in month number two. In this episode, you will learn resilience, how to adapt to your ci...

Meet Jorge Purgly. Jorge went on vacation to a new country where he barely spoke the language and decided that he somehow wanted to stay. His first job was as an assistant janitor where he mopped floors and cleaned toilets. Jorge held onto his dream of becoming an entrepreneur and after almost a decade of learning how to be world-class at what most would consider trivial, he founded several succes...

The most successful businesses are ones that people love, and who doesn't have a hobby? Join me this week as I interview Diana Frerick about how she was able to turn her pastime into an iconic multi-million dollar business years ago. She also shares what technology would have made it easier for today's entrepreneurs like herself back then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

You might think your business is too small to use NDA's (non-disclosure agreements) however this episode will expand your mind in terms of why you should be using NDA's in your everyday business. In this episode, Susan shares why you need to use NDA's, basic facts about NDA's, and shares a story about someone who didn't heed Susan's advice and had an employee steal her database. Raw and Real Entre...

We all get stuck in business and when that happens it is easy to feel apathy. We got into business to create results, make a difference, and be our own boss. Our businesses demand that we show up as our best selves. In this episode, entrepreneur, trainer, investor, and best-selling author, Susan Sly, shares her tips for getting yourself out of an entrepreneurial rut.   (Audio version from The Raw...

What is it you want in your business? Are you generating enough sales, funding, and new clients? Many people quit because fear of asking is keeping them from achieving their goals.  Join Susan to learn the secrets to becoming a master asker.   (Audio version of The Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Show (Released June 16, 2021 - Youtube)) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine Gray is a film producer, TedX speaker, podcast host, and founder of She Angels which seeks to help women founders get their businesses funded. In a world where only 2.5 percent of women-led pitches get funded, Catherine is using her platform to change that. In this episode, you will meet a woman who is on a mission to change the world. As we celebrate Pride Month, you will also learn how...

In this raw and real entrepreneurship episode, Susan interviews Christopher Salem - executive coach, keynote speaker, and corporate trainer. Today, Christopher is an award-winning author and has worked on projects with NY Times best-selling author, Jack Canfield however all of his success comes on the heels of a 12-year battle with drug and alcohol addiction. In this episode, Susan and Christopher...

In this 'how they did it' episode, you will meet Blake York. Blake was a full-time nurse, doing his master's degree, and became a single dad. Operating on 2-3 hours of sleep at a time, Blake managed to lay the foundation for his dream business. Today, he is the owner of a successful medspa and living the life he architechted in the most challenging of times. In this episode, you will get the raw a...

Paul Spiers founded the New P&L Institute which is dedicated to amplifying entrepreneurial results. After achieving success, and losing a business and then having another business implode, Paul decided that there had to be something he was missing. After some serious introspection, he made a series of life-changing decisions that have led him to experience more joy, fulfilment, and results tha...

A significant number of customers will look at the social media profile of a business before making a purchase decision. Is your social media on point? Are you converting? Is it easy for your potential customers to find you? In this episode, social media expert, Avery Sly, shares the 5 biggest mistakes business owners make on social and what to do about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Growing up in rural Arizona in a trailer park, Krisstina Wise knew that she wanted more. Deciding that her surroundings were not going to dictate her destiny. Through a series of decisions, and almost losing her life, Krisstina went onto become one of the top 100 most influential real estate leaders in the country, amassing a significant amount of income, be recognized by Apple, Evernote, and feat...

Jen Du Plessis is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and worked her way to becoming one of the top producers in her field before leaving to devote her life to helping people master their priorities and master their lives. She has appeared on Good Morning America, Sirius XM, Voice America, and been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. In this episode you will learn the...

Sam Crowley is the OG of podcasting with over 20 million downloads. He is the king of simplicity and in this episode you will learn how to start your podcast right now and get your message to the world. No studio? No worries! Sam teaches you how to podcast from your car. Sam has worked with Tony Robbins, Les Brown, and many others to help them get their messages out. His show is called Everyday a...

Sammy De La O was the ultimate NYC and Hollywood success story working with celebrities such as Amaury Nolasco and Allen Maldonado, and working with talented artists such as Tracy Morgan, Tiffany Haddish, Zoe Kravitz, Forest Whitaker, and Yara Shahidi. During COVID, Sammy asked herself if she could have it all - could she still work in Hollywood but not be in Hollywood? She packed her bags for Bal...

You have a job that you either mildly like or can't stand and want to leave your salary and benefits to go full-time as an entrepreneur however you are terrified. How do you get the courage to leave that security and go out and live your dreams? In this episode, Susan interviews Jordan Mendoza, host of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, entrepreneur, and father of five. Jordan gives his advice for...

Rick Jordan is one of the top cyber security experts on the planet and he is on a mission to protect us all from the bad guys lurking out there on the dark web waiting to pray on innocent victims. Rick has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, the CW, and spoken for many Fortune 100 companies. In this episode, Susan and Rick talk about the common sense things people can do to protect themselves and why...

Eli Marcus has worked with huge celebrities such Michael Jackson and NY Times best selling authors and highly successful speakers like Les Brown, Mark Victor Hansen, and Iyanla Vanzant. From immersion in the world of entertainment to motivational speaking, Marcus has learned from the best and used these techniques to transform his own life the lives of his clients. If you want to be successful, yo...

David Horsager is considered the global leader in trust. He consults to Fortune 100 companies as well as governments on how they can use trust to create more profit and productivity. Regardless of the type of business you are in, trust is a tool to create better connections, close more sales, build better brands, and ultimately grow your business.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Colleen Biggs spent years in Corporate America questioning whether or not there was more to her life than the gruelling days and weekends of work. After leaving, she decided to spend her career coaching leaders to success. In this episode you will get simple tips on how to coach yourself and show up daily as the best version of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Lorraine Dallmeier - a woman on a mission to help thousands of people all over the world start their own natural beauty businesses online. Lorraine is the award-winning CEO of Formula Botanica - an online cosmetic formulation which has trained over 10,000 organic cosmetic formulators and indie beauty entrepreneurs in 160 countries. If you are looking for fresh ideas or even have a passion for...

Jesse Todisco bottomed out selling and using drugs before enlisting in the Navy. After his baby daughter died in his arms, he knew that he had to turn his pain into purpose. Today, Jesse is a successful entrepreneur, host of the Jesse Tee Show, and founder of 46 & 2 Wealth Partners, a firm that teaches people how to find 'holistic' wealth. This is the show for you if you have gone through trag...

Chris Decker is a bonafide genius. In college, he entered 'hack-a-thons' where his coding skills often led him to victory. Attracting the attention of a new startup, he was offered to come help with the only compensation being pizza and Redbull. He jumped at the opportunity. That startup became wildly successful and Chris found himself consumed with the wrong things. After a series of events led h...

William Moore was burned out for over two years as he fought to get his company acquired. He knew that there had to be a better way. Slowly and surely, he began to make some life changes and lead a more balanced life. After he, and his 3 co-founders, sold their company for $325 million, William decided to dedicate his life to helping others find more joy. In this interview, you will hear how this...

Brandon Steiner is a best selling author, entrepreneur, and a true comeback story. At age 11, Steiner's family was on food stamps. He decided to go out and hustle to support his single mom and his siblings. That work ethic hasn't shifted in the last 50 years as Steiner has made a name for himself in business. In this episode, you will be inspired by Steiner's grit and tenacity. You will also learn...