The Art Of Entrepreneurship

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who is pushing through stress without addressing its impact on their health and well-being. My guest today is Rachel Sanders, a health and wellness expert and entrepreneur who has combined personal experience with professional expertise to help others manage stress. Rachel and I explore the intricate connection between mental health, physic...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone feeling stuck or defined by past labels—whether imposed by others or self-created. Today I’m encouraging you to shift your mindset, craft an effective vision for your future, and let go of preconceived notions—no matter how many times it takes. Whether it’s lifting heavy weights or chasing bold dreams, the key is stepping into the identity...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who's navigating the rollercoaster of launching something new. My guest is Dave Hersh, founder and CEO of In Tandem, a nonprofit on a mission to elevate youth voices in technology. Dave shares what it’s really like to take big risks, how to juggle responsibilities with a team, and learning to navigate the unexpected during a launch. We also...

How do you stay positive when work just keeps on coming?  As schedules fill up, deadlines loom, and the holidays creep up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Taking a step back to appreciate how far you’ve come can make all the difference.  Tune in for tips on shifting your mindset, appreciating rapid growth for the amazing “problem” that it is, and staying focused during the busiest seasons...

In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, we cover everything from embracing your own success to fostering meaningful connections across lines of diversity. My guest is Zuhairah Scott Washington, an awarded technology executive, public board member, angel investor and consultant. She shares her journey of learning to pause and appreciate her accomplishments, a practice many high achievers st...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone tempted to hit pause on their sales as the year winds down. We talk about why Q4 is not the time to slow down, especially with so many businesses making their budget decisions for next year. I’ll share strategies for maximizing your limited time, from networking effectively at conferences to staying top of mind with your contacts as they wr...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who finds it challenging to show up for themselves and others each day. If you’re feeling depleted or unmotivated, you’re not alone.  While it may seem straightforward, being present can look different from one day to the next. We discuss the nuances of sitting in that grit and allowing ourselves the grace to overcome obstacles. Make s...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who wants to improve their sales skills, whether they’re in a sales role or not. My guest today is Mark Cox, author of Learn to Love Selling. Mark and I discuss why everyone needs to learn how to sell, regardless of their role, as well as his playbook for leading a successful sales team and being successful in sales yourself. We also talk a...

In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, we’re revisiting a past episode on a topic that deserves to be talked about over and over again—how to become an optimist. Most people aren’t natural optimists and I most definitely fall into that camp. I realized long ago that my critical self-talk wasn’t doing me any favors and worked to put myself on a more optimistic path—you can, too. In this ep...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone whose sales and marketing strategies and tactics are failing to land with their audience. If you’re having a tough time driving results, it might be time to refresh. Unfortunately, many of us can get into bad sales and marketing habits—making it all about us and our companies instead of thinking about the buyer, or getting very pushy during...

It’s a lesson you probably learned in grade school, but today, we’re going to talk about its application to business: what goes around comes around.  I’ve always been a big believer that what you put into the world is what you get, for better or for worse. I’ve seen this play out countless times with business opportunities and with client and employee relationships.  Tune in for a short...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who’s juggling the chaos of building a business while keeping their relationship intact. My guests today are Gunjan and John, a power couple who built a thriving business together. Gunjan, John, and I discuss how they balance their roles, handle the inevitable disagreements, and navigate the challenges of running an international company as...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who feels like they’re perpetually drowning in their to-do list and can’t catch a break. I recently read Greg McKeown’s book, Effortless, and I sped through it because I really needed to hear his lessons. We’ll talk about shifting from "Why is this so hard?" to "What if this could be easy?" and why rest isn’t actually for the lazy. Spoiler:...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is a follow-up from last week’s conversation about elevating your company culture with an internal Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey.  This week, I’m joined again by Jenny Weeden, my business partner and President at Accelity. We discuss how we’ve made personal and cultural changes in the business to promote greater feedback, develop management styles...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who wants to know what their team is really thinking (but is too afraid to ask). A Net Promoter Score, or NPS, is a common tool for measuring customer experience. It asks customers to rate how likely they are to recommend a brand to a friend on a scale of 1 to 10.  We applied the same concept at my marketing agency, Accelity, to gauge...

In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, Jackie talks about 10 common leadership patterns that can hurt teams. From shiny object syndrome to retaliation and more, Jackie talks through how to become a better leader and grow out of bad habits. If you like this episode, check out these resources. Podcast: The professional habits that stop you from success w/ Matt Maletich Podcast: Re-examine y...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who has or is thinking about bringing in a partner in your business. My guest today is Jenny Weeden, President of Accelity and former pod guest. Jenny and I discuss the origin stories of our journeys with Accelity, the personal and professional growth we’ve experienced together, and how to navigate and find comfort in deeply intertwined wor...

“That wasn’t my intention”... I hear this a lot. Heck, I’ve said it a lot. As humans, it’s in our DNA to engage with each other, and because we’re humans, that engagement can be messy. So when our good intentions get perceived as negative, that can hurt. In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, I dig into a recent example of how my good intentions were perceived, and why the perception of o...

Are you a founder who is raising money—or thinking about raising money in the future? This episode is for you. My guest today is Alex Chompff, an entrepreneur and investor whose ventures include a fund for underrepresented founders, namely women and entrepreneurs of color. Alex and I discuss why these communities are typically passed over for investment, why investors are making mistakes when they...

I recently found myself re-reading the outline from an episode I did last year, and I thought you’d like to as well. We’re talking about how to change your mindset and reset when you’re feeling down.  In this episode, you’ll have the opportunity to think through the way you think, the way you act, your habits and how you can work for yourself instead of against yourself. Stay tuned for 7 tips...

My guest today is Bri Seeley, an entrepreneur coach who helps women achieve the goals in their businesses that they struggle to envision for themselves.  Bri and I cover a range of thought-provoking topics including how to stop overworking and underliving, how women can use entrepreneurship to close the pay gap, and how companies can build an entrepreneurial environment where people feel resp...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone ready to put on their thinking caps and strengthen their problem-solving muscles.  Problem solving is an important business and life skill, but after seeing a few examples in my own business this week, I want to discuss how it applies specifically to marketing.  Make sure you tune in for tips that will help you shift into problem-...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who is wondering which funding method is right for their startup.  My guest today is Paul Bianco, Founder and CEO of Graphite, a company that provides outsourced accounting and financial services for startups and growth-stage companies. Paul and I discuss the pros and cons of different funding strategies (e.g. investors, bootstrapping)...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who is worried that employees with side hustles are a flight risk.  Leaders may not want to talk about it, but it’s more and more common that employees have their full-time jobs *and* have side hustles or entrepreneurial aspirations. Many of the team members at my marketing agency have a side hustle or run their own business. Guess wha...

This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who sees people traveling the world in luxury and wonders how the heck they do it. (Hint: your business can help!) My guest today is Spencer Howard, a credit card loyalty program and travel rewards expert. Spencer helps demystify all of those points and benefits associated with different cards, including how business owners can use their cr...