Unpolished MBA

Some Topics Discussed Include: The concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) Enlisting artificial intelligence (AI)ethically, equitably, and to serve humanity The internal politics at Universities and how it deteriorates the educational experience and outcomes Brandeis leaving academia-->here's the Link to 🔥🔥🔥Medium article mentioned in the episode - https://medium.com/@brandeismarshall/by...

Topics Discussed Include: The difference between science-backed coaching and other types of coaching Childhood abuse and self-sabotaging behaviors in adulthood Exhibiting confidence and authority for success in your career and job search AND MORE! Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com Follow Lori Potts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loritpotts/ Company: ECB Communication...

Welcome to the start of Season 6! Here's the link to the complimentary Business Acquisition 101 Insights Guide mentioned in the episode (no email address required to access) Topics Discussed Include: How having a real estate license can enable you as a professional business brokerage or intermediary Buying a business from millennials vs. boomers Buying a business with home equity, 401K, and SBA lo...

End of Season 5---Taking a 6 week hiatus and we'll be baaaaaccck! Listen to previous episodes on all podcasting platforms and follow our YouTube channel because we'll start releasing video snippets too! Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com Your host: Follow Monique Mills LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquemills/ Bio Website: https://moniquemills.biz/ TPM Focus - Stra...

Some Topics Discussed Include: Going from Theater major to an early eBay employee Using social media effectively to make space for others The book mentioned: " I Never Thought Of It That Way " by Monica Guzman available on Amazon How marketing is "benign propaganda" Accidentally starting a marketing agency The Agency Management Institute The pain of laying off people Coaching CMOs to success Ethic...

Topics Discussed Include: The growth of the creator economy Grifting online The growth of the Blue check mark Rational thinking in B2B purchases Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com Follow Monique Mills LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquemills/ Bio Website: https://moniquemills.biz/ TPM Focus - Strategy Firm for Startups and SMBs: https://tpmfocus.com/

Topics Discussed Include: Freedom Through Acquisition Going from W2 to Entrepreneur Buying a cash-generating business with an SBA loan How Eric is building a business while traveling across the United States in an RV with his family The importance of partner/spouse support in entrepreneurship Pepwave - the device used to get internet anywhere, no matter how remote you are Using Twitter to build a...

Using the term "strategic" doesn't mean that what you're doing is strategic. Don't be fooled by fancy words used by coaches and consultants trying to earn your business. We break down how you can tell if the decisions you're making are strategic or not and how to have maximum impact on your business. Topics Discussed Include: The difference between plans and plans that are strategic Playing to win...

Topics Discussed Include: To gate or ungate your knowledge--that is the question How people don't value what they get for free, but...sometimes they do How gating content decreases your visibility but may increase your perceived value The concept of 1000 True Fans Tabitha Brown and her evolution from Periscope to being an international brand Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.co...

On this episode, we speak with Amerie Mills, Marketing Strategy Assistant for TPM Focus and Unpolished MBA. She has her pulse on the latest digital marketing trends and shares insights with the audience on understanding Tik Tok and how to become effective in using it. Topics Discussed Include: The different "sides" of Tik Tok The importance of the "For You" page The different types of "adults" on...

Ryan Cox joined us on this episode to discuss his winding path to finding his purpose in entrepreneurship. Going from selling Jordans and Jerseys to being a support and accountability coach for fellow entrepreneurs has been quite a journey. Topics Discussed Include: Communication and Influence in marketing The 4-day work week (not 4 hour!) How not graduating from college may cause a temporary deto...

Shieldvonda Haith joined us on this episode to talk about the Corporate politics around having/not having an MBA when seeking promotions. We also talked about her innovative healthcare startup. Some Topics Discussed Include: How a person with an MBA doesn't have to first prove their competency to advance into high positions How an MBA and the network helps with promotions in Corporate The usefulne...

In this episode, we speak with Ryan Baker, entrepreneur and Growth Strategy Consultant, about burnout and balancing. We also touched on how using humor on social media can backfire. Some Topics Discussed Include: What is burnout? How do entrepreneurs get to that point? Balancing competing priorities Extending grace to yourself Your jokes falling flat on social media How you need to read the room a...

This episode airs Monique Mills' interview on the Surf and Sales Podcast with Scott Leese and Richard Harris, entrepreneurs who set up and lead sales organizations for tech startups. Topics Discussed Include: Working with engineers who want to be involved in sales How engineers think they know everything What will disrupt the future of sales How Monique's parents met (yep! of topic but on topic to...

In this episode, we spoke with Richard Grove, the owner of a peg board manufacturing company who describes how he used influencer marketing to promote the business. This episode describes how influencer marketing can be used for just about anything B2B or B2C when done right. We also discuss how family businesses can work well with a cohesive plan. Topics Discussed Include: How Anyone Can Be An In...

This week's guest, Brian Feroldi, is the author of "Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?" and a slew of articles on The Motley Fool providing investment advice and stock market analysis. He's now a full-time financial educator online. Topics Discussed Include: Not learning anything about the stock market despite earning a Business degree (shocking!) Why does the stock market go up? Becoming a financia...

This week's guest is Shaun Chavis, Founder of LVNGbook and an Award-winning cookbook editor. Topics Discussed Include: Pivoting her company from B2C to B2B Her groundbreaking cookbook innovation Well-paying food industry careers for creatives Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com Follow Shaun Chavis On Twitter: @shaunchavis Company: https://lvngbook.com On LinkedIN: https://www...

It's the beginning of Season Five! Woohoo! On the episode, we spoke with Monique Russell, a Communications Expert, and entrepreneur. She teaches global leaders and teams how to have positive and productive relationships at home and work using effective communication tools and strategies.  Some Topics Discussed Include: The Underground Secrets About LinkedIn Shenanigans And Large Followin...

Although this is the End of Season 4 message, Monique answers an incoming question from a listener: "Is it all about the money?" Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com Follow Monique Mills LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquemills/ Bio Website: https://moniquemills.biz/ TPM Focus - Strategy Firm for Startups and SMBs: https://tpmfocus.com/

Some Topics Discussed Include: How networking and selling are related How to decrease the time to close a sale How to be highly effective in front of customers Why the best-networked person WINS Kirk's proprietary selling model (it's fire!!!) Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com Follow Kirk Barnes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkbarnes/ Company: https://transpharmed....

Topics Discussed Include: Equality and Equity in STEM Representation in STEM matters Mentoring Early Stage Engineers Sol "silently saving" the Earth in his daily work as an Licensed Professional Engineer Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com Follow Sol Rosenbaum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solrosenbaum/ Company: SR Engineering & Consulting LLC https://www.linkedin...

Topics Discussed Include: Monique answers your questions about starting a business (it seems like many of you want to become Consultants so she calls you out) Soliciting strange people to invest in your company Learning about how to fundraise properly from Venture Capitalists Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com Resources The book mentioned: Venture Deals by Brad Feld and Walt...

Topics Discussed Include: Why and how rubbish gets posted on LinkedIn Why engineers and experts create things that don't make money How startups are similar to a science experiment Why entrepreneurs need to stop charging by the hour ASAP Taking your kids with you to business meetings Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com Follow The Recognized Authority Company: https://therecog...

Topics Discussed Include: How to avoid burnout as a content creator The controversy about Black hair being considered "unprofessional" in the workplace Daymond John changing his style the more successful he became Harvey Coleman and The Organizational Game ( here's the book we mentioned ) Our positive engagement with the "crying CEO" from LinkedIn Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolished...

Topics Discussed Include: How MBA and starting a startup are very different How going to Harvard Business School made it easier to raise money for his startup Starting a business during the pandemic Follow Palash Soni LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/palashsoni Goldcast: https://www.goldcast.io Follow Monique Mills LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquemills/ Bio Website: https://moniq...