The Daily Crown Podcast

In this recap episode, Elzie mentions 3 key takeaways from his conversation with Dallas Gordon for b2b founders. The first is how to find your niche as a b2b founder. The second is how to turn fear into fuel for success. The third is narrowing down options to increase your chances of success. All three of these are important points for b2b founders to keep in mind. The first take away, finding you...

When it comes to b2b business success, there are a lot of things that go into it. Dallas Gordon joins Elzie to share some of her insights on the most important things. In this episode, they talk about how to find your niche as a founder, how to use your fear to create success, and how not to take your business personally by separating your business life from your personal life. Listen in to learn...

As a business owner, it can be easy to take things personally. After all, your business is a reflection of you and your hard work. However, b2b founders need to remember that their businesses are just that - businesses. They are not personal projects or extensions of themselves. This is an important distinction to make, because it can help you to separate your personal life from your business life...

For b2b founders, fear is often a strong motivating factor. The thought of failing, of not being able to provide for their families, or of being embarrassed in front of their peers can be enough to push them to succeed. However, it's important to channel that fear into positive energy and focus it on achieving business goals. Episode Highlight: 03:51 We all know deep down inside what our thing is...

When it comes to niche businesses, b2b founders often have the widest array of options. There are niche businesses in every industry, from transportation to healthcare to manufacturing. The key is to find a niche that is underserved by the existing market. Once you have identified a niche, you can then focus on tailoring your products and services to meet the specific needs of that niche. Episode...

Opportunity is all around us. As an entrepreneur, it's important to be able to recognize opportunity when you see it and take advantage of it. Elzie is joined by Greg Vetter and they talk about how being proactive and looking for opportunities is essential to establish your business. Discover some tips and strategies that will help you get started on how to turn opportunity into success! Highlight...

Businesses come in all shapes and sizes, but there are some commonalities between them. All businesses need customers, a product or service to offer, and a way to generate revenue. However, not all businesses are created equal. Some businesses are much smaller than others, and some are growing much faster. The key to scaling a business is to find a way to grow without sacrificing quality or profit...

Sales is one of the most important aspects of any business. After all, it is through sales that businesses generate revenue and grow. Are you one of the many people who find sales difficult and challenging? Listen as Elzie is joined by Dan Marx and talks about the practical things that contribute to Dan’s success. Find out some essential tips to become a master of sales and business development. H...

As an entrepreneur, productivity is essential for your business growth. Marques knows a thing about productivity. In this episode, he shares his top tips for business success. First, Marques emphasizes the importance of discipline and consistency. No successful business is built overnight – it takes hard work and dedication to see results. Second, Marques stresses the art of follow-up. Whether it’...

Black-owned businesses have always been a vital part of the American economy. However, they have often faced significant challenges, from lack of access to capital to discrimination. In recent years, the black community has made great strides in business ownership, but there is still much work to be done. Racism is one of the biggest challenges that black-owned businesses face. It can manifest in...

Entrepreneurship is not easy, it requires a lot of dedication. In this episode, Elzie is joined by Shawn Gulyas who shares his favorite area of business which is around people and culture. He also shared what he’s learned about people that lead him to be a successful entrepreneur. For him, it was always about the people he surrounds himself with. A great team can make a big difference in the succe...

Are you passionate about something? Chances are you can turn that passion into profits. It's not always easy, but it's definitely worth it. Elzie and Sharon discuss how to find your passion and turn it into a successful business. Sharon also provides some tips on how to get started and how you must not only talk the talk, but also walk the walk and experience firsthand how you want your audience t...

Businesses are nothing without the people who work for them and the customers they serve. Sales and marketing efforts hinge on relationships with customers, and businesses need employees to function. Elzie is joined by Stephen Bates and they discuss why people are the greatest asset in business and how you can better understand customers and employees in order to create a more successful company!...

If you're an entrepreneur, content is king. But what does it mean to create content that is truly effective? In this episode Deirdre shares her top strategies for leveling up your content creation. She explains the importance of creating content that is relevant to your target audience, and offers tips for making your content more engaging and shareable. She also shares her thoughts on the role of...

In this episode, SF shared that his parents are his role model for why he became a successful entrepreneur. He said that you must have the "I can do" attitude to be successful in this field. He learned that work ethic and service is about being humble and doing the best job. Going above and beyond will pay back huge dividends in the future. His parents have instilled these qualities in him from a...

When it comes to starting your own business, you want to make sure that you're doing something that you're truly passionate about. This is the key to success! You have to consider what your strengths are and what you're passionate about. Cathy Nesbitt joins Elzie to discuss how you find your passion. And once you've found it, how do you turn it into a successful business? Discover how to reach you...

There are many different things that go into making an entrepreneur successful. While having a great product or service to sell is certainly important, it's not the only thing you need. Elzie discusses with Gramps Jeffrey how you also need to be able to choose the right people to help you bring your vision to life and manage your finances responsibly. Find out the key characteristics that will hel...

As an entrepreneur, marketing is important for a number of reasons. Elzie’s guest, Kathleen Celmins, explains that first, it allows you to share your products and services with the right people in a strategic way. By targeting your marketing efforts, you can reach your ideal customers and clients more effectively. Additionally, marketing helps you to build a strong personal brand. Find out how an...

In today's competitive marketplace, it's essential to have a strong enterprise marketing and advertising strategy that takes into account all of the different ways that customers can interact with your brand. Elzie is joined by Audra Robinson to talk about how, with the right strategy in place, you'll be able to maximize your brand's exposure and ensure that it has the best chance of success. Find...

In this new episode of the refocused, rebranded, new direction of Enterprise Now, Elzie is joined by Joe Cecala Founder & CEO at Dream Exchange. Joe was a lawyer who worked on many small capital transactions for more than fifteen years. In that time, he saw that small capital transactions, however good, always lack a clear exit. Answering the investor question “How do I sell my investment?” wa...

Elzie talks with Danielle McGee about digital marketing and how this tool has helped black businesses grow. Danielle shares the impact of the pandemic on black businesses and how she realizes even more how having a strong digital presence could be of help to having a successful business. Find out how going digital can get results that can help your business grow. Highlights 07:27 You need to have...

They say that the only constant is change. There are some awesome changes coming for the show and I'm looking forward to the new journey! Powered By Podcast Town We Help B2B Brands grow their revenue through podcasting. Podcast Town is a full-service, white glove podcast agency dedicated to helping B2B brands grow their podcast show, grow their audience and podcast easier. - We help you launch, Gr...

There are a lot of secrets to success and Elzie is joined by Matt Carle to share and discuss ways to be a successful business owner. Matt shares the difference between being an entrepreneur, manager, and technician and how significant it is for everyone who aims to be a successful business owner to have balance in these three aspects. Matt also shares his top two keys to success to being a better...

In today’s episode, Elzie talks with Iva Paleckova, an executive coach for entrepreneurs, international speaker, and #1 Amazon best-selling author. Iva shares her thoughts on how to be uncomfortable and embracing humility to help you grow. She recommends following your own journey to discover your purpose and your path to clarity.  Highlights: 06:51 I was also applying for government support,...

Elzie welcomes Howard Berg, Guinness World Record holder, World's fastest reader and CEO of Berg Learning. Howard shares his professional background and the secret to why he has a successful business.  He also shares his opinion about marketing strategy and how to eliminate negative behavior. Listen to this episode and hear more effective tips from the world’s fastest reader, Howard Berg. Hig...