Unpolished MBA

Irit Levin does the stuff that gives most entrepreneurs a headache to do themselves---automation, integrations, and workflow systems. It may sound boring, but it's a gamechanger. Some Topics Discussed In This Episode Include: How Irit opened her business with $100 right when the COVID-19 pandemic began How your content sells for you (if done right) How giving detailed information away for free aff...

In this episode, Monique discusses the current ability and future of AI tools, particularly in copywriting. Topics Discussed Include: The drawbacks to using AI tools in copywriting Being guilted into not using AI Surviving as a nascent and/or small business owner How you've already been duped by AI tools How people get in their feelings about being replaced by AI tools Using Jasper and getting it...

In this episode, Monique discusses bringing on Advisors as a startup founder. She answers an incoming question and elaborates with more information. Topics Discussed Include: Pre-seed And Seed Companies May Need Different Advisors Having Outside Advisors Once You're Funded Why Taking Advice From Too Many People Is An Issue Equity Given to Advisors How Board of Directors Are Involved Creating Balan...

Andre Barnes is a senior software consultant who partners with non-technical individuals to help them bring their ideas to market and achieve business outcomes. By translating highly technical concepts for the nontechnical, Andre helps bridge the gap between brilliant ideas and successful businesses. Topics Include: The Concept of No-Code and the Pros and Cons STEM Trained Thinking and Problem-Sol...

In this epsiode, Monique talks about a little change of direction in the show and what you can expect moving forward. To submit your questions to be read and answered on a future episode, text them to 470-400-8008. Follow Monique: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquemills/ Website: moniquemills.biz

In this week's installment of Unpolished MBA, Monique shares some crucial business advice that she has been posting about with her Linkedin community over the past several weeks. If you're like most people who follow the media, financial podcasts, and publications, you know how much time and attention is devoted to the importance of venture capital.  Monique is here to remind us that too many...

On this week's special Mother-Daughter edition of Unpolished MBA Monique welcomes her daughter Amerie to the show to discuss an upcoming opportunity that she will be participating in at Stanford University. Alongside a number of high school students from around the world, Amerie will be studying at Stanford as part of a special summer program targeted toward gifted students in areas of STEM and me...

On this week's episode of Unpolished MBA, Monique was thrilled to welcome Farah Allen, founder and CEO of The Labz, an Atlanta based company whose revolutionary new design tools are making it easier for creatives and companies of all shapes and sizes to create highly interactive and immersive web experiences. In this conversation, Monique and Farah discuss the emergence and impending dominance of...

On this week's episode of the Unpolished MBA, Monique speaks with Mike DiCioccio about his unique journey from corporate sales to entrepreneurial podcast innovator. Mike is the Founder, President, and Head Producer for Social Chameleon, a podcast production, distribution, and content agency that focuses on producing, distributing, and marketing best-in-class podcasts and media for a range of corpo...

On this week's episode of Unpolished MBA, Monique spoke with fellow entrepreneur and passionate farm-to-table innovator Duane Slyder. Duane is the founder and CTO of Seasonal Roots, an innovative and eco-conscious online farmers market that serves the metro Washington DC area and surrounding suburbs.  Duane and his team at Seasonal Roots are providing ways to make healthy eating easy with the...

On this week's episode of Unpolished MBA, Monique is thrilled to share with listeners the story behind her new venture, Focused Innovation Group. Monique shares some of the anxiety that she has been feeling about being the public face of the group and how the lead-up to launch has emboldened her to find the courage to be confident in leveling up her game and insisting that she “can't stop, won't s...

On this week's episode of Unpolished MBA Monique welcomes Marketing Expert Diana Mitchell. Diana is a former VP of Marketing with over a decade of both corporate and freelance experience in the field of marketing, public relations, and creative copy. Diana has consulted and engaged in content work for companies such as Ortega, Ford, and General Motors.  Currently Diana helms her own consultin...

After a short spring hiatus, Unpolished MBA returns this week by welcoming author, speaker, and stylist Morgan Wider to the podcast. Morgan is a renowned corporate stylist who after studying economics at Georgetown University went on to spend over a decade in the business world working within the corporate offices of some of the best known brands in the world.  After excelling with companies...

In this episode of Thursday Thoughts, Monique shares an exciting announcement about her future and the future of the Unpolished MBA podcast. After years of working in industries ranging from semiconductors to power plants, aviation to real estate and software, Monique is taking another bold step and buying a new company.  Despite the fact that many doubters have questioned this decision, Moni...

In this episode Monique welcomes sales supercharger Marcus Chan to The Unpolished MBA. Marcus is a gifted and insightful sales leader who brings an array of knowledge and invaluable tips to this week's show. Monique and Marcus track the progress of Marcus’s career from top flight sales manger to founder of Venli Consulting Group and developer of the Six Figure Sales Academy. Marcus shares war stor...

In this episode of Thursday Thoughts, Monique shares her opinions on the new three-part Netflix documentary chronicling the meteoric rise of Kanye West from small-time Chicago music producer to global icon.  Monique uses Kanye’s musical journey to illustrate the importance of persistence and resilience in the face of constant rejection and ridicule. By examining Kanye’s life we can see that e...

In this episode Monique welcomes franchising expert and consultant Chris Wilson. Chris breaks down his journey from the corporate world to the exciting and challenging world of franchisee and operator of two pilates studios in Orlando, Florida.  In addition to being an experienced franchise operator, Chris is also a consultant and coach for individuals looking to take on a franchise in a host...

In this episode, Monique is finally able to tell the story of how her husband and son beat out thousands of competitors to make it to the final round of Top Chef Jr. After signing an NDA with the show’s producers that has now expired , Monique can now properly brag about the two special men in her life and the journey they took from a long shot Atlanta audition to the heart of Hollywood.  Thi...

In this episode, Monique is pleased to welcome Renee Purdie to the show. Renee is a multi-talented publisher, graphic designer, marketing guru, and academic with two master's degrees and she also plans to pursue a Ph. D. in Education.  Renee looks back on her entrepreneurial journey while sharing stories and experiences gathered during her years as an independent publisher, cooking aficionado...

In this episode of Thursday Thoughts, Monique unpacks the relatively recent trend of employers offering unlimited PTO to employees and why the seemingly too good to be true offer is linked to some basic accounting practices and business expenses.  Using General Electric as a corporate example, listeners will learn about how traditional 2-3 week paid time off periods can become a financial lia...

In this episode, Monique speaks with Alastair McDermott about his journey from an “unemployable” software engineer to SEO specialist and founder of WebsiteDoctor. Alastair shares the power of drilling down on specialization and authoritative expertise in a given field and how that specialization can give innovators a focus and niche audience that general services do not offer.  Monique and Al...

In this episode of Thursday Thoughts Monique gets real with listeners by delivering the news that so many innovators and entrepreneurs don't want to hear…“Don’t build it, they won't come.” The pre-occupation of countless founders is the insistence on rushing their product or service to market before they truly understand the product, potential market, or customer.  This is why it's vital that...

In this episode, Monique speaks with Kristin Slink the founder and CEO of Tech AF, a group of professional trainers and coaches empowering women and enabling them to bring their innovations and ideas to market quickly regardless of their level of computer engineering, coding, or high-level technical skills.  In this conversation, Kristin shares how her journey from psychology student to a bur...

In this episode of Thursday Thoughts, Monique reflects on her Linkedin post celebrating the recent accomplishments of her daughter. After posting the update, Monique was not only moved by the words of encouragement and praise that people left on the post but was reminded about how running a business or startup is in many ways like being a parent.  This reminder encouraged Monique to remind li...

Today's episode is a little different than our usual format…this week Monique is on the other side of the interview! She shares her interview on Breaking Barriers, a podcast produced by tech startup Hire Ground. This is a truly unique opportunity to hear Monique open up about own story, which is rarely covered on Unpolished MBA! Topics discussed in this episode: How Monique Helps B2B Companies Ach...