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The Clubhouse Creator author's tips for attracting the right following.  (Recorded Live on Clubhouse February 25, 2022)    Digital marketing expert Gary Henderson joined us to discuss the power of social-audio platform Clubhouse for networking and gaining the coveted super fan.. Everything you need to know to amass a loyal following, drive engagement, and make money on the app. Plus, Gary's though...

Hiring the right people, what works for you?   (Recorded Live on Clubhouse February 18, 2022) In this OpenMic session, we're sharing our reliable methods for adding talented, driven employees to your team and giving them a reason to stick around. We heard from the audience the best interview techniques and the importance of focusing on a candidate's "soft" skills, not just 'hard' skill sets.  Mode...

Which one to join, how to get accepted, and leaning on experts early on.  (Recorded Live on Clubhouse February 4, 2022)  In this session, we're discussing the benefits of incubators also known as innovation centers for startups with Carrie Purcell, founder and CEO of Tech-Adaptika and John Wensveen, TEDx speaker and Chief Innovation Officer at the NSU Levan Center. Learn tips on where to start and...

Grow and fund your startup using alternatives to VCs (Recorded Live on Clubhouse February 4, 2022)  John Mullins, author of The Customer-Funded Business, and Verne Harnish, founder of Entrepreneurs' Organization joined us on this session to discuss  5 business models for customer funded businesses. Learn how to grow your business without relying on investors' or giving away chunks of equity Modera...

Start growing your online storefront today! (Recorded Live on Clubhouse January 28, 2022)  Podcaster and Amazon Seller consultant Norm Farrar of E-comm Weekly joined us in this information-packed session all about standing out in the ecommerce world. We've got tips that are sure to benefit everyone from experienced sellers to curious onlookers– building your online presence, choosing a sales platf...

Investing in yourself and business holistically early on pays off in the long run (Recorded Live on Clubhouse January 21, 2022)  Joining us in this session is Patrick Thean, CEO of Rhythm Systems & business coach and Santiago Callejas owner and coach of Riptide Crossfit to discuss the fresh perspective and positive impact a coach can bring to you and your team. An objective resource to point out b...

Best-selling author on not getting lost in the technology curve  (Recorded Live on Clubhouse January 14, 2022)  Renowned author and business strategist Geoffrey Moore joined us today to take us through his model for scaling your startup. He shares how to avoid falling into the 'chasm'– the no man's land of inaction and inadequate funding where businesses fail as well as when it's best to go full s...

An effective way to discover new opportunities and 'trim the fat' (Recorded Live on Clubhouse December 17, 2021)  This week, we're sharing our New Year's resolutions and work aspirations for 2022. Using the Start, Stop, and Continue technique, we've identified what's worked for us, new ventures to test out, things that may have been holding us back, and what to double down on.  Moderators: Colin C...

Stop sitting on great ideas and put your plan in motion this year (Recorded Live on Clubhouse December 10, 2021) This week, we're getting into even more opportunities in the startup world, sharing our own ideas and turning the mic over to the audience to hear what you think is going to be the next industry game-changer. Getting into the NFT market, leveraging your skills in a creator economy, and...

The great resignation just might lead to the next great startup  (Recorded Live on Clubhouse December 3, 2021)  This week we're looking ahead to 2022's forecasted trends and startups predicted to hit it big. The past two years have seen a new wave of entrepreneurship, the sudden shift to working from home changing the digital landscape and bringing new tech innovations. What's new, what's staying...

…The perfect opportunity to launch your e-comm side hustle  (Recorded Live on Clubhouse November 26, 2021)  This week, we're getting into the holiday shopping season– mainly how to enter the industry and navigate it successfully as a seller. Because planning and adjusting your storefront accordingly for Black Friday sales and winter crowds can be a real moneymaker for you in the long run.  Moderat...

Good ideas are everywhere but problem solvers capitalize on them! (Recorded Live on Clubhouse November 19, 2021)  In this session, we turned to the audience asking how did you come up with your great idea for a business? Tune into hear how these innovators turned their problem or lack of options into something of use to consumers and a source of income for themselves. Plus, why your quest for perf...

Getting it right the first time & setting up for success (Recorded Live on Clubhouse November 12, 2021)  We were joined by Lil Roberts, CEO and founder Fintech platform Xendoo, for insights  into raising capital for your startup. We learned where to look and what to look for in an investor, preparing to meet with potential investors, plus Lil's top tips for perfecting your pitch. Moderators: Colin...

Discovering your brand's super hero competitive edge (Recorded Live on Clubhouse November 5, 2021)   We were joined by Patrick Thean, CEO and author of Rhythm to discuss the secret sauce that separates business from their competition . Patrick's an expert in strategy development and leads teams through the process of setting and achieving goals, allowing employees to focus on what is necessary to...

The often elusive question of success explored  (Recorded Live on Clubhouse October 29, 2021) Guy Cooper is back with us and this time we're discussing the small percentage of startups that strike it big. Why is it so hard to break through? Where do business owners go wrong? This session explores those questions and lays out the stage gates to meet in order to scale.  Moderators: Colin C. Campbell...

From Stagnant to Stardom (Recorded Live on Clubhouse October 22, 2021) Expert growth coach Guy Cooper shares his process for taking your business from stagnant to stardom! How to let go and delegate, hire a team you trust, and stop wasting your time throughout the process.  Moderators:  Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg Speaker:  Guy Cooper Mentioned Reading Material: Delegate or Die! by Dr....

What to do first and when… (Recorded live on Clubhouse October 15, 2021) We were joined by business guide and executive coach Guy Cooper to hear his proven checklist to help bring startup ideas to fruition. The importance of figuring out what you want your brand to represent, getting the right people on board, and earning the trust of your investors early on in the process and more. Moderators: Co...

Bringing your lightbulb moment to reality with a plan in motion (Recorded Live on Clubhouse October 8, 2021) Opening up the discussion to the audience, for this show we're sharing our personal practices and methods to get the ball rolling once you've got your great idea. Business owners Colin and Michele take us through the stages of starting and scaling and detail their unique processes that work...

Secret Code to Branding a Startup.  Eric Malka shares with us how he took his dream to reality and created an unforgettable customer experience through branding details. It's all about building an authentic brand you're passionate about and taking consumers along for the journey.  Moderators: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg, Jeff Sass Speaker: Eric Malka Sign up to our email and never miss...

A performing brand is much more than just a logo.   (Recorded Live on Clubhouse September 24, 2021)  In this session, we discuss the difference between building a business and building a brand. We'll discuss the tools you need to make your brand stand out while building a loyal customer base. Marketing methods that work– finding your brand's message and identifying goals, and how to present that t...

What are the paradigm shifts for startups to capitalize on? (Recorded Live on Clubhouse September 17, 2021) A continuation of last week's session on trends to look out for, we're diving deeper into what's working and what's a thing of the past in the startup world driven by the pnademic and technology. We discuss moneymakers like vacation rentals, innovations in AI and virtual reality, the future...

How to Beat Large Corporations to the Next Big Thing.  (Recorded Live on Clubhouse September 10, 2021) In this episode, our audience and moderators discuss what's hot in sales, identifying market patterns, and the next big thing to help your startup. How business has changed during the pandemic, NFTs, and other trends to look out for in 2022. Moderators: Colin C. Campbell, Jeff Sass, Michele Van T...

Creating a Sales Culture that Conquers (Recorded Live on Clubhouse August 27, 2021) Hear sales expert Jim Bennett's sales team management methods that takes high performing sport teams' techniques and turns them into successful sales playbooks using point based competitions that cover every activity needed to generate sales. He shares how to recognize winning employees and lead a team of dedicated...

Winning sales management methods to build a high-performing team (Recorded Live on Clubhouse August 20, 2021)  We had guest Jack Daly on this session to share how to make more sales efficiently and consistently. Hear the best ways to set your brand apart while operating in a competitive sales market using his 'non-sales' based approach to sales.  Moderators: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg,...

Getting the holy grail of sales — the customer referral (Recorded Live on Clubhouse August 13, 2021)  In this session of our sales series, we discussed keeping the team motivated post-sale and committed to improvement. How to implement new practices, ensure customer satisfaction, and stop making assumptions about your consumer base for even more success next time.  Moderators: Colin C. Campbell, M...