The Art Of Entrepreneurship

In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, we’re talking about the beautiful *gift* that is feedback. I know, that’s super corny, but it’s true, and it’s a gift everyone deserves. So why is feedback so difficult to give? How can we get better at providing tough feedback? Check out the episode for insights and how-tos.  My team loved the session Tough Talk—Conversations that Change Everyt...

In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, we’re talking about one of the biggest killers of businesses and relationships: surrounding yourself with “yes men.” We have the tendency to look for people exactly the same as us—hey, it’s human nature—which is why it’s so important to find people who can challenge you to grow.  How can you make sure you’re surrounded by the right people? Check...

In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, as we look ahead to more economic uncertainty, we’re talking about the creative strategies we used at my business to regain clients during COVID. I’m also sharing a couple of new ideas that we are going to try this year.  Get ready to reexamine your offerings, kill your sacred cows, and put in the legwork to creatively grow your business this ye...

In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, we talk about learning to change your mind—a skill that all of us can better develop, but especially leaders. When it comes to changing your mind, your version of reality is not the only truth, and it’s crucial that leaders remain flexible.  I’m sharing the strategies that have helped me let go of having a strong opinion about *everything* and h...

In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, we tackle a timely topic that must be discussed: how companies spend on sales and marketing growth in a down economy. It used to be that CEOs would never talk about recession and always seemed surprised, but we’ve learned a lot since 2008, and this time CEOs are shouting “Recession!” from the rooftops.  How can businesses keep steady growth desp...

In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, we dive into our theme for 2023 courtesy of Robin Arzon of Peloton: “Healing yourself is a radical act.” We’ll discuss how our physical and mental health is crucial to success in both business and life, and I share my goals for all of these categories. Hit me up on LinkedIn and let me know your 2023 focus! BTW, here’s the book I mention in the episod...

In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, we celebrate the podcast's return from hiatus with some REAL talk. I’m sharing why 2022 was rough (feels like I’ve been saying that for years), and my best advice for how to survive and continue thriving when times are tough. Hint: communicating with people around you and setting boundaries are hugely important. If you like this episode, check out th...

And we’re back! I’m so excited that The Art of Entrepreneurship is returning in 2023. I’ll be releasing two episodes a week on Mondays and Wednesdays, and I can’t wait to show you what I have in store.  The podcast’s return is all thanks to YOU. Your downloads, shares, ratings and outreach during the hiatus showed me that this podcast is valuable to you, and I’m so grateful for all of your su...

The Art of Entrepreneurship is going on a short hiatus, but hopefully we’ll be back soon and better than ever with new episodes. In the meantime, you can still find me on LinkedIn for more insights on growing your business.  Stay well, and hope to be back on the airwaves soon! Listening recommendations: Podcast: How do you survive your busiest seasons? Podcast: Prioritizing, delegating &...

In this episode, we’re getting tactical: I’m sharing three essential tips that helped me grow my business faster after testing multiple strategies in the first few years.  Remember: in the startup world, you have to find the perfect growth recipe for YOUR business. What works for me may or may not work for you. That said, these recommendations are tried and true by many business owners—and I...

In this episode, we are diving into a topic anyone thinking about starting their own business must get comfortable with: taking calculated risks. When will a risk bring you toward your goal, and when is a risk, well, too risky? Tune in to the end of this episode when we also talk about how to handle what to do when others insert their opinion about the risk(s) you’re taking (and they will). But if...

In today’s episode I’m answering listener questions submitted on LinkedIn that are a perfect follow-up to the previous episode with Erica Rankin about founder’s syndrome.  How do you know what you “should” be working on each day? When it’s time to ask for help, what should you prioritize? Often we get into this cycle of waking up and doing whatever is on our list and not actually looking at w...

In this episode, we’re talking about a phenomenon that many founders feel when we start companies. I know a lot of founders who think they do certain tasks best or that it would take too long to train others (hi, it’s me). They develop founder’s syndrome, or the feeling that they have to maintain control over everything in the business. Today I’m joined by Erica Rankin, who organically grew her co...

Today’s episode features Anna Oakes, a change agent focused on restoring humanity into both our work and workplaces. While Anna's work improves the companies and systems we work in, she knows that the humans who make it all happen deserve more support, resources, and encouragement.  So what does humanity in the workplace actually look like? What does it have to do with the ‘quiet quitting’ tr...

Knowledge is nice, but it’s what you do with it that counts. Are you one of those people that reads 50 books a year, is constantly listening to podcasts, reading the news, etc… and then your mind is too full to actually do anything with it? This episode is for you.  Too much information can be absolutely paralyzing. Tune in to learn how you can tune out all of the extra noise so you can take...

In today’s episode, we’re discussing sales—but in a different way than we have covered previously on the podcast.  I have spoken often about why you should know how to sell and why selling is a critical skill for every leader and businessperson, but this episode is all about the structure behind an effective salesperson.  My guest is Douglas Cole, author of the new book The Sales MBA . W...

Do you struggle to accept change? It takes guts to change and it takes almost nothing to stay the same—so it’s no wonder why most people don’t ever figure out what ‘good’ looks like for their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In this episode, we’ll talk about habits you can develop to start healing yourself. Mostly, this episode is your reminder that not only is it okay to change, but th...

Today we’re talking about why LinkedIn is such a great tool for generating leads, and how you can use both your personal and your company pages to attract your ideal audience.  People often ask me about my LinkedIn strategy because it’s not as straightforward as you might expect from a marketing entrepreneur. I don’t talk about B2B SaaS marketing all the time, yet I’m still finding prospects...

Today’s guest is Brant Cooper, author of Disruption Proof: Empower People, Create Value, Drive Change. Brant joins me to talk about how to make your business disruption-proof and adapt to this new normal. It’s a great listen both for companies trying to adapt and people considering how they’ll build a startup in this new environment.  The topic is timely for many listeners who might still be...

How do you deal when your plans don’t work out? Frankly, this happens all the time, but I feel like it’s showing up in my life a lot lately. If it’s happening to you too, this episode is for you.  When things don’t go how you expected, you have two options: either shut down, or go into problem solving mode. It’s easy to want to throw in the towel, especially when the unexpected leads to more...

It’s so freaking hard to stay focused in today’s world of emails, Slack and constant notifications. Oftentimes we put pressure on ourselves that we must be connected at all times—but what happens when we take away those distractions? (Spoiler alert: you feel better).  My team recently read Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport as part of our book club. TL;D...

I’m sure many of you are either considering a side hustle, running a side hustle, or starting your company as a side hustle as I did. If so, this episode is for you!  Carrie Bohlig joins me to chat about why companies should support team members’ side hustles, the lessons you can learn from running a company (that you can’t learn anywhere else), and even how you can take the leap from running...

Today’s episode departs a bit from our usual entrepreneurship chats. I wanted to acknowledge all the fear and anxiety the world is collectively feeling lately, and share a reminder that it’s okay not to be okay.  Between the pandemic, war, human rights violations and so many issues affecting us today, it is really hard to show up for “business as usual.” I have a hard time pretending everythi...

Today we are covering many topics related to becoming a successful entrepreneur. There are multiple paths to entrepreneurial success, so I wanted to bring on another founder to chat about his path.  I’m joined by Yoav Vilner, a credible resource for talking about this subject as a very successful entrepreneur himself. Yoav is the CEO of Walnut and recently raised $35 million in series B finan...

Today’s topic is one that I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about and coaching people on: those pain-in-the-butt customers that make you want to pull your hair out. I totally love the process of winning over challenging customers, and if you change your mindset, you can enjoy it too.  There are many ways that a customer can be challenging: unreasonable expectations, lack of communication, lac...