Business Growth Accelerator

190 | Redefining Business Success in the AI Age: A New Beginning, A New Podcast

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

💥 Could the dawn of artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionize the way we conduct business?

In this episode, we say our goodbyes to the Business Growth Accelerator podcast and give a hearty welcome to Leveraging AI. We unpack the untapped potential of AI, delve into strategies for business success in the AI era, and explore how AI can radically transform business operations and strategies.

💡 Topics We Discussed:

🎯 The Role of AI in Businesses and How to Navigate its Challenges: Understand the pitfalls of AI, like the potential for "hallucinating" data and how to avoid it. Learn how to formulate guidelines for good and bad AI practices.

🚀 The Need for a Continuous Education and AI Innovation Committee: Learn why staying updated about AI trends is crucial and how an innovation committee can steer the ship in the right direction.

🎩 Why Leadership is Vital in AI Strategy: Understand the significant role of leadership in AI decision-making and why it's important for leaders to be hands-on in the process.

🌐 Reevaluating Your Business Strategy: Learn why business strategies must be reassessed in the face of rapid global changes and how your business can adapt to future trends.

🔮 The Three Different Paths for Business Success in the AI Era: Discover the three main avenues to drive your business to success in this new era, from proprietary data to human relationships.

📚 Educating Your Business on AI: Understand the importance of educating your staff on the capabilities of AI and the value of implementing AI across the company.

💼 Finding Low-Hanging Fruits for AI Implementation: Learn how to identify tasks in your business that can benefit from AI for increased efficiency.

👥 Nurturing Human Relationships: Understand the importance of building human relationships in the era of AI where technology can't create a lasting moat.

As we bid adieu to the Business Growth Accelerator podcast, we're thrilled to take you on a new journey with Leveraging AI. This new podcast aims to enlighten, engage, and inspire you to harness the power of AI to push the boundaries of your business potential.

Let's dive into the future together. 🚀

Hi, It's Isar the host of the Business Growth Accelerator Podcast
I am passionate about growing businesses and helping CEOs, business leaders, and entrepreneurs become more successful. I am also passionate about relationship building, community creation for businesses, and value creation through content.
I would love it if you connect with me on LinkedIn. Drop me a DM, and LMK you listened to the podcast, what you think and what topics you would like me to cover 🙏

189 | Navigating to Success, a Leadership Journey with Tim Lupinacci CEO of 130 years old law firm

Mon, 29 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

🎙️ What is the secret behind Baker Donaldson's remarkable success in the legal industry? Could it have something to do with a revolutionary approach to leadership development?

In this episode, Tim Lupinacci, Chairman and CEO of Baker Donaldson, peels back the curtain to reveal the leadership development strategies that have propelled his firm to the forefront of the industry. We dive into the idea of strategic transformation, discussing how it's not only possible, but absolutely necessary for success in today's evolving business landscape.

Topics we discussed:
🎯 The impact of leadership development on law firms
🏋️ The mini-MBA program: Its conception and results
💡 How Baker Donaldson approaches training at different levels
💼 Building trust and empowering employees for sustainable growth
🔄 Embracing change and refining strategies for continuous improvement

Our guest, Tim Lupinacci, is not only an exceptional leader but also a visionary thinker in the field of leadership development. Tim’s focus on strategic transformation and people-centric leadership has been instrumental in shaping the culture at Baker Donaldson, one of the largest law firms in the U.S.

Don't miss out on more insights from Tim Lupinacci! Make sure to connect with him on LinkedIn.

Join us in this episode as we uncover the power of investing in leadership development and its ripple effects on the success of an organization. This conversation is loaded with tangible takeaways that any leader, regardless of industry, can implement to drive their company towards strategic success. You can't afford to miss this one!

188 | Revolutionizing E-commerce: Watch-making Meets Cutting-edge Marketing with R.T. Custer of Vortic Vortic Watch Co.

Mon, 22 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered how to perfect your email marketing strategy? Well, there's no one better to learn from than R.T. Custer, the man behind Vortic Watches, an expert in leveraging email marketing to its fullest potential.

In this episode, we dive deep into the nitty-gritty of e-commerce and how to master the game. R.T. shares his unique approach, tips, and secrets about the art of email marketing that has propelled Vortic Watches to unprecedented success.

Topics We Discussed:

📧 The pivotal role of email marketing in e-commerce
🎯 How to effectively use Klaviyo for email marketing
🔑 Understanding the importance of customer segmentation
📈 Tracking leading indicators like open rates and clickthrough rates
🔎 R.T.'s take on using AI, like ChatGPT, for email content creation and testing

R.T. Custer is not just a watchmaker, but a marketing maverick who has defied norms to create a unique niche in the watchmaking industry. His story is an inspiration for anyone looking to break into e-commerce, regardless of their product or industry.

Want to connect with R.T. and learn more about his innovative marketing strategies? Check him out on LinkedIn and join his community of e-commerce enthusiasts. It's a chance to learn from the best in the business.

187 | Transform Your Brand: Using Content Fortresses to Draw Your Ideal Client with Lyndsay Cambridge and Martin Huntbach

Mon, 15 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Are you tired of attracting the wrong clients? Want to know how you can set yourself apart in the saturated world of content marketing? In this episode, we delve into the world of 'Content Fortresses' with our guest experts.

Our experts, Lyndsay Cambridge and Martin Huntbach of Jammy Digital, break down the concept of a 'Content Fortress', a strategic approach to content marketing that attracts the right clients and repels the wrong ones. They share their insights, experiences, and methods to help you build a strong, unique brand that speaks to your ideal audience.

Here are some of the topics we covered:
🎯 The concept of 'Content Fortress' and its importance in modern marketing.
📚 Understanding 'Authority Content' and how it boosts your brand reputation.
🧲 'Attracting Content' - the secret to drawing in your ideal client.
🚫 The power of 'Repelling Content' and how it saves you from the wrong clients.
💡 'Education Content' - why it's crucial to educate before selling.
🎁 The magic of 'Bonus Content' and how it adds value to your clients.
🔄 The role of 'Process Content' in streamlining your work.
🌍 The importance of 'Culture and Opinion Content' in telling your brand's story.

Lyndsay and Martin are experts in content marketing and have built their business around these principles and have shared their wealth of knowledge with us. You can connect with them on their website, where they provide more valuable resources and further delve into the world of content marketing.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your content marketing strategy!

186 | Transforming Employee Performance & Business Growth through Data with Rob Buffington of Gordian Business Solutions

Mon, 08 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

❓ Is your business making the most of the data it collects?

In this episode, we dive into the world of data tracking and its impact on employee performance, management, and overall business growth. Our guest expert, Rob Buffington, shares valuable insights and experiences on how to effectively leverage data to make better decisions and drive your company to success.

🎙️ Topics we discussed:

📚 The importance of data tracking for businesses
🎯 Focusing on the right metrics for success
🔄 How to make data actionable for employees
🤝 The role of data in employee performance and management
📈 Connecting data-driven insights to business goals

About our guest: Rob Buffington is an expert in data analysis and business growth, with experience in various industries. As the founder of Gordian Business Solutions, he helps businesses slice through complex challenges and harness the power of data to achieve their objectives. Connect with Rob on LinkedIn here.

185 | How to Stand Out in a Commoditized Industry With Peter Mann, CEO of Oransi

Mon, 01 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Are you tired of blending in with the competition? Want to know how to stand out and succeed in a commoditized industry?

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of innovation and marketing with Peter Mann, Founder and CEO at Oransi, who shares his unique approach to thriving in a crowded market. Discover the secrets to connecting with customers on an emotional level, outsmarting your competition, and disrupting a commoditized industry.

🎯 Topics We Discussed:

🚀 The importance of understanding customer needs and segmentation
🧠 Thinking outside the box and exploring unconventional strategies
💡 Connecting with customers on an emotional level and creating word of mouth through third parties
🌟 Leveraging influential figures in your industry for marketing and endorsement
🌊 Embracing continuous improvement and the realities of product development

👤 About Peter Mann:
Peter is an innovative entrepreneur, Founder and CEO at Oransi, with a passion for disrupting commoditized industries. He has successfully navigated the challenges of launching and growing a business in a competitive market, and he's here to share his wealth of knowledge with you. Connect with Peter on LinkedIn.

184 | Stop Running your B2B Business using B2C Principles: The The Mindset Shift That Will Revolutionize Your Business with Oscar Torres, B2B Management Program Founder & Director at ESADE Business & Law School

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0400

❓ Are you struggling to find success in your B2B business despite following conventional wisdom?

🎙️ In this episode, we dive deep into the world of B2B marketing and sales with Oscar Torres, a renowned B2B expert, who shares his unique insights and strategies to revolutionize your B2B business.

🎯 Topics we discussed:

🔄 The critical mindset shift from B2C to B2B
📊 The importance of qualitative KPIs and the butterfly effect
💡 Creating a B2B culture to accelerate your organization
🚀 The three-step process to transform your B2B business: Realization, Organization, and Culture
🌟 The impact of embracing B2B-focused marketing and sales strategies

👤 About Oscar Torres:
Oscar is the B2B Management Program Founder & Director at ESADE Business & Law School, helping businesses to scale and achieve their full potential. With years of experience in management and consulting, Oscar has developed a unique approach to addressing the challenges faced by B2B companies. Connect with Oscar on LinkedIn to learn more and continue the conversation.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true B2B expert and transform your business!

183 | Mastering SEO: Unveiling Best Practices and the Future of Search with Patrick Dillon, CEO of Wise Digital

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

🌟 Join us for an insightful episode as we delve into the captivating world of SEO, digital marketing, and best practices with our guest, Patrick Dillon, Founder and CEO of WISE marketing.

🎯 Uncover the secret ingredients to SEO success as Patrick shares the importance of understanding your audience, having accurate data, and maintaining a top-notch website to dominate search results.

🚀 Explore Patrick's expert predictions on the evolving landscape of search and the potential impact of new search chat options from industry giants like Bing and Google.

💡 Learn the value of strong content and the potential risks of using AI-generated content in your digital marketing strategy

🛠️ Get practical tips and advice on how to adapt to the shifting landscape of search, ensuring your business stays ahead of the curve and thrives in the digital age.

🔥 Find out how a solid foundation, including a great website and accurate listings, can help you stay relevant and visible as AI engines continue to evolve.

💬 Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn for expert guidance in mastering SEO, digital marketing, and staying ahead in the rapidly changing industry.

182 | 4 key business elements that can hinder business growth with Adi Vaxman, CEO of Sheba Consulting

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Companies do not grow in a linear way, they grow in spurts. And when a growth spurt happens, all the small issues that the company is experiencing are amplified into serious problems.

In this episode, we explore the key factors that can make or break a business in today's world, and that many companies fail to address before they start growing.

Our guest, Adi Vaxman, CEO of Sheba Consulting, shares her insights on the four critical areas that companies must focus on to succeed: mindset, culture, people, and information systems.

💥 Mindset is everything. Companies need to adopt a growth mindset and be willing to embrace change and take risks.

💥 Culture is key to attracting and retaining top talent. Companies need to define their values, mission, and vision, and make sure everyone in the organization is aligned with them.

💥 People are the most important asset in any company. Hiring the right people and investing in their development is crucial to the success of the organization.

💥 Information systems are essential for streamlining processes and driving efficiency. Companies need to know how to evaluate and implement the right systems for their specific needs.

Adi also emphasizes the importance of flexibility and agility in today's business world, where the rate of change is rapid. Companies must be able to adapt to new technologies and market trends quickly to remain competitive.

Adi provides valuable insights for business owners and leaders looking to stay ahead of the curve and build a successful and sustainable organization.

Listen to the episode to learn what common mistakes business leaders and owners are making, so you can avoid than at your business.

Connect with Adi on Linkedin
Check out Sheba consulting

181 | The Truth is dead, long live the ???

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The truth is based on facts and enables conversations and arguments revolving around all subjects of life, BUT, the concept of truth, as we know it is dead, or at least dying.

Truth has been challenged throughout history, from the days of Kain and Abel.

In recent years social media, and the democratization of content creation tools has put truth under more pressure, but still extensive massive truth manipulation required resources who can only be obtained by governments and large corporations.

All this changed with the introduction of generative AI. Tools like:
💥 ChatGPT
💥 Mijourney
💥 Dall-e
💥 Runway
Enables anyone to create highly realistic documents, images and videos of events and "facts" that never existed. This will practically enable anyone to create their own truth to promote any agenda.

You may think that there would be tools that would allow us to detect AI-generated content, but so far, these tools are falling short of being reliable. In the best-case scenario, there will be an arms-race between detection tools and manipulation tools, and the manipulation tools would always be ahead.

In this episode, you will learn more about the current AI tools, the capabilities they bring, and the implication it has on the concept of truth.

180 | A 4 Stage Path To Growth Leadership Mindset with R. Michael Anderson Author of the Best Selling Leadership Mindset 2.0

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Companies with strong leadership and a positive culture outperform companies that do not have those. BUT the path to becoming a great leader and developing a healthy culture is not clear
Hence why R. Michael Anderson is such a sought-after speaker. As he has developed a framework that helps business leaders develop the right mindset.

He developed a 4 stage process, he calls the it Growth leadershiop path

💥 Release and reset
💥 Rewire and reprogram
💥 Leading others - conversation motivation
💥 Strategy and Influence

In this fascinating interview, R-Michael provides details and examples for each and every one of the 4 steps, making it practical and clear.
He also shares some of his fascinating personal story.

Connect with Michael on LinkedIn
Check out Leadership Mindset 2.0

179 | Influencer marketing drives business growth even in B2B, learn best practices from Alessandro Bogliari, CEO of the Influencer Marketing Factory

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Social media and paid search are over-saturated - organic reach is declining, and paid is becoming more expensive and less effective. At the same time, influencer marketing is booming.

Why?

Because if your target audience, already trusts a specific person, and that person recommends your product or service, your business benefits from the trust they already earned.

Like any other marketing method, B2C has mastered it before B2B, but in the past few years, B2B brands are utilizing influencer marketing as well.

In this episode we are talking with Alessandro Bogliari, the CEO and founder of the Influencer Marketing Factory. Allesandro shares practical tips, and best practices on how to get started and grow with influencer marketing.

💥 The detailed process you should follow
💥 What should be your process for different budget levels
💥 Do's and Dont's
💥 How B2B brands are leveraging influencer marketing
💥 and much more...

Connect with Alessandro on LinkedIn

178 | The Dark side of ChatGPT

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

177 | Grow faster by enabling your super-fans to promote your business with Jay Gibb, Founder and CEO of Cloudsponge

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Sometimes a simple tactic can make a big difference in results.

One of those tactics is optimizing a form that enables people to promote your product/service/events etc.

Jay Gibb, is the founder and CEO of Cloudsponge and they are experts in optimizing recommendation forms. while this is a really small niche, they are the global leaders in it.

In this interview, Jay shares tips on how to optimize and improve your customer's ability to share recommendations for your goods or services. We also talk about the importance of transparency in communication with your clients and prospects.

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn

176 | Your competition is likely spying on your business, but you CAN protect yourself. Advice by Robert Kerbeck, a 25 years business spy

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Your business isn't too small or unimportant for someone to spy on you. Sadly it is extremely easy to extract highly sensitive information from employees and co-workers.

Such information may include anything that your competition can use in order to have an unfair advantage over you - lists of clients, contracts, your pricing, your top talent compensation packages, budget, best marketing channels, etc.

Robert Kerbeck, spent years as a business spy, before he switched sides. He claims that in a few minutes he can find out all that information about almost any company with a few simple phone calls.

In this episodes he shares
💥 The technics that can be used to extract such information
💥 Who are the easy targets
💥 And, most importantly, what your organization can do to protect itself

Connect with Robert on Linkedin

175 | You can drive business growth by being a guest on podcasts, but only if you follow a clear strategy and some tactics that shared in this episode

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Being a guest on podcasts is becoming more and more popular. Multiple CEOs and business leaders are on a constant tour as podcast guests.

There are many benefits to being a guest on podcasts:
1. Reach new audiences - by leveraging the following the host already created you can reach a well-targeted audience
2. Become an authority in your industry
3. Evangelize a unique POV
4. Provide your target audience with a new lense to view the world
5. Personalize the business - people want to do business with people not businesses

All of this sounds great and is achievable by being a guest on podcasts (and even more by having your own show (connect with me on LinkedIn and ask me how if you are curious).
But it only works if you have a clear strategy, and it can happen much faster and more effectively if you use specific proven tactics.

In this episode, we cover both the strategy and the tactics that can help you and your business make the most by being a guest on podcasts. The episode is based on a consulting session I recently gave a colleague

174 | You can provide value & grow a business while working less. Adam Torkildson CEO of Tork media is sharing how to achieve that

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The dream is simple - have a job you enjoy doing - meaning it plays to your strengths, have the lifestyle you want, have a perfect work-life balance, and provide as much value to others.

Easier said than done...

Adam Torkildson was able to achieve all of that which is truly rare. How did he do that? by following some fundamental business rules:

Be willing to take risks - you need to take a leap of faith and trust your skills
You must put in place the right systems and processes in your business, that reduce the daily effort while increasing throughput.
Surround yourself with people who are the right fit for you culturally, and that are better than you in at least one aspect of the business, and who complement your skills.
Create a business that provides immense value to a specific sector/niche.

Adam manages 175 high authority websites (adding one per month), which total 100M visitors per month. He has a fully automated platform that allows his clients to publish content on his website, while still having all the relevant guardrails in place.

In this episode, he shares how he grew his business to such a scale while working less and less, and while providing more value to his clients.

173 - Ai is Taking Over The World - What You Need To Know In Order To Be Better Prepared

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Did you know that research done by Sequoia Capital (one of the largest VCs in the world) predicts that ALL COMPUTER CODE and ALL BUSINESS CONTENT will be CREATED BY Ai by the YEAR 2030.
That is only 7 years away. anyone who is starting college right now, and learning any skills, is at risk of graduating 4 years from now with NO open jobs in their field. Not because of an economic downturn, but forever...

Ai is tasking a bigger part in every aspect of our lives and our businesses. While until just a few years ago, only giants like Amazon, Google, IBM and Facebook benefited from the amazing advantages Ai brings, Ai driven tools are now accessible to everyone on almost every aspect of running a business.

While that has been a clear trend for a few years, 2022 was a tipping point. First with the introduction or maturity of many tools, but mostly with the introduction of Chat GPT, Dall-e, Stable Difusion, and similar tools, that took the world by storm.

If you have never used any Ai tools, strap in, and get ready for a hell of a ride as this episode will blow your mind. If you have been using these tools, you would still gain a lot from this episode as we are covering many use cases that are possible today using such tools.

172 | A CEO of a successful nationwide business shares his secrets, with Anthony Amunategui, Founder and CEO of the CDO group

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Growing a nationwide successful business is not trivial, and anyone who could do so has learned one or two things about running a business.

Anthony Amunategui, is the CEO and founder of the CDO group a nationwide construction company. In this interview, he shares concepts, mindsets, and strategies he has learned along his way to success.

We discuss the process and steps he uses to build a healthy and growing organization. We covered topics such as:
💥 Simplify business growth to 2 components - Scale and organize
💥 How to make your employees be more engaged and confident
💥 The keys to healthy communication
💥 and much more

Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn

171 | Successfully Implement business strategy leveraging the "business hierarchy of needs" with Jim Gitney, CEO of Group 50 and author of Strategy Realized

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Defining a cohesive business strategy is not easy, but implementing it is even harder.

After successfully implementing business strategy in major companies, Jim Gitney perfected the process and wrote a book about it - Strategy Realized

In this fascinating interview, Jim shares a detailed blueprint on how to successfully implement business strategy. He developed a concept he calls the Business Hierarchy of Needs (the business parallel to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs).

This is a highly practical episode with a step-by-step process you can follow, with great examples and powerful business concepts.

Follow Jim Gitney on Linkedin

170 | A scientific approach to pricing that will make your business more profitable, with Marcos Rivera, CEO and founder of pricing I/O

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

If you are selling anything (a product or a service) you need to price it. Too many companies price their products based on the competition or "market standards".

The reality is there is a detailed process you need to follow when defining the price of your service or product. If you get it wrong, you may price yourself out of the game, or potentially leave money on the table.

Marcos Rivera has been involved in the pricing of products and services for many years, and in the past 4 years, he has been helping other companies do it right.

In this fascinating interview, he shares the process that he uses with his clients in order to help them define the most effective pricing for their product or service.
It is a detailed and simple process that you can use in your business as well.

169 | Grow your business by becoming a thought leader on LinkedIn, with Ann Carden

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Having a crystal clear positioning is essential to building authority online. When you have a clear and specific position, it helps you stand out from the competition and makes it easier for your target audience to understand what you do and how you can help them. This, in turn, helps you establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry and build trust with your audience.

Here are a few reasons why having a clear positioning is important:

It helps you differentiate yourself from your competitors: With so much noise and competition online, it's important to have a clear and unique position that sets you apart. This helps you stand out and helps your target audience understand what makes you different and why they should choose you over others.
It helps you attract the right audience: A clear positioning helps you attract the right audience because it clearly communicates who you serve and how you can help them. This helps you attract the right people and avoids attracting those who are not a good fit for your business.
It helps you build trust: When you have a clear positioning, it shows that you are an expert in your field and that you have a clear understanding of the problems and challenges your target audience faces. This helps you build trust with your audience and establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry.
It helps you create consistent messaging: Having a clear positioning helps you create consistent messaging across all your marketing channels. This helps you build a strong brand and ensures that your message is always clear and consistent, which is essential for building authority and credibility.

In conclusion, having a crystal clear positioning is essential to building authority online. It helps you differentiate yourself from the competition, attract the right audience, build trust, and create consistent messaging.

So if you want to establish yourself as a thought leader and build a strong online presence, make sure you have a clear and specific positioning. If you want to learn the details and how to do it right, listen to this great interview with Ann Carden. Ann is a coach, and a successful serial entrepreneur who specializes in in growing authority as a lever for business growth.

Connect with Ann on Linkedin

168 | Win in 2023 and beyond, based on interviews with over 150 CEOs and business experts

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Happy new year!
Not only 2023 just started, but also it is the 3 year anniversary of the Business Growth Accelerator podcast. This episode covers best practices on how to build and grow a successful business based on interviews I made in the past 3 years, with successful entrepreneurs, CEOS, and business experts.

The episode is divided into 3 segments:
💥 Obvious best practices
💥 Less obvious best practices
💥 What businesses must focus on in 2023 and beyond in order to win

Obvious best practices:

Define clear long-term goals, and derive short-term goals that would lead you toward the long-term ones
Build the right teams that can achieve these goals
Put the right people in the right seats of the bus
Put in place suitable systems and processes that would enable people to achieve their goals most effectively.

Less Obvious

Having a mission, a vision and core values truly mater, if you know how to make them the north star and the operating system of your business.
Having a deep understanding of your customers' and prospects' needs is key
Developing a community around your business, allows you to get feedback and iterate faster, while developing a moat built on trust, and generating high-value content.
AI - We are reaching a tipping point in AI and its role inside businesses. Companies and organizations that will learn how to leverage AI faster, will come ahead of those who don't.

How to win in 2023 and beyond

Start experimenting with AI (ChatGPT is a great place to start). Find places where AI can make your company or role, more efficient.
Build and nurture a community around your business.
develop a strong and positive company culture around clear core values. This will attract the right people, who cannot be replaced by AI (at least in the near future 😉)

167 | What business leadership needs to focus on, based on the stage of your business with successful serial entrepreneur Indus Khaitan

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Businesses go through different stages and each stage requires a different focus in order to grow in the most effective way. But when you are in a business it is not always clear what stage you are in.
Hence, in this episode, we are reviewing the different stages of growth every business goes through and highlighting what should be the focus in each stage.

We are doing this with the assistance of Indus Khaitan, who uses an example of gold diggers from the gold rush, to explain the stages of business growth. It is a fun and highly educational conversation in which we will cover:

💥 What are the stages of company growth
💥 What does leadership need to focus on in each stage
💥 What roles need to be added to the company in each stage
💥 and much more...

In addition, towards the end of the episode, we discuss how can your company save significant amounts of money by better managing the software that you are using, and by optimizing the types and number of licenses you are paying for.

Connect with Indus Khaitan on Linkedin
Check out Quolum, and find where you can save money on your software licensing.

166 | Triple your business through thought leadership and service mentality, practical tips from Nicky Billou, a successful entrepreneur, best selling author and a sought after coach

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

You know that developing a strong network is important to your personal and business growth, and you know that establishing yourself as a thought leader in your field can help you do that as well as achieve other business growth goal,

BUT - you are not sure how to do that, and it sounds like a lot of work you do not have time for.

Therefore - you need someone who can explain why it is critical to invest in these topics, and how to do so in an effective way,

Nicky Billou, Is a successful entrepreneur a best-selling author and a sought-after coach, who is helping business leaders drive growth through service mentality, authority building, and effective networking.

In this fascinating and highly practical episode we are going to cover:
💥 Be good at sales & marketing through understanding relationships
💥 How to develop a service mentality that will drive sales
💥 How to network effectively,
💥 How to seamlessly transition from value-providing to sales
and much more...

Want to learn more about Nicky and the services he provides.
Connect with Nicky on Linkedin
Check out the e-circle academy

165 | How to continuously provide value to your clients and prospects (Part II)

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

A deep understanding of your prospects' needs and the core problems they are experiencing is key to running a successful business.
In the previous episode (part I), we covered how to identify the value your clients and prospects are seeking.

In this episode (part II) we will dive into how to provide value to your clients and prospects on an ongoing basis, without breaking the bank or overwhelming your team.

90% of your addressable market is NOT "in market" right now. This means that if you are investing most of your marketing activities in people who are "in market" (capturing demand) you are missing out on the future 90% (generating demand).

And the way to generate demand in order to have an unfair advantage over your competition in the future is to provide value to the 90% right now, so they start identifying you as the ultimate expert in your field and the go-to solution in the future.

But how do you do that? this is exactly what we will cover in this episode. here are a few examples:

💥 Direct and indirect ways to provide value to prospects ad clients
💥 What is the best way to do that (SPOILER ALERT: a live virtual event on a regular cadence)
💥 What is co-creation of value, why it is important, and how can create it?
💥 What are the benefits of having your own show?
💥 how to have a show that drives business results with limited resources

164 | Pinpoint the value your clients and prospects are seeking - Part I

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

A deep understanding of your prospects' needs and the core problems they are experiencing is key to running a successful business, but identifying the value they seek is not easy.
Hence, in this episode (and the next) we are going over how to identify what VALUE your clients and prospects are seeking using the job-to-be-done methodology.

We cover the following:
💥 How to identify the value your clients are seeking
💥 What you need to do once you identify the value
💥 Real-life examples of companies who do it the right way, and companies who totally miss the mark
💥 and much more...

In the next episode, we will dive into how to deliver the most amount of value to your clients and prospects without having a huge budget or a large team dedicated to it.

163 | Empathy based capitalism needs to be the next social evolution. A philosophical conversation with Gabe Galvez, managing partner at verde holdings

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Capitalism has helped more people out of poverty than any other socio-economical system in history and it created the concept of a middle class, but it has passed its optimum point, and hence, will (eventually) transition into something else.

This is an unusual topic for this podcast, as it is more philosophical in nature, and it was born out of a fascinating conversation I had with the successful business leader Gabe Galvez.

The conversation was so interesting that I decided to share it as an episode of the podcast. I believe every business leader should be thinking about this topic, and do what she/he can to move the world in this direction.

We discussed topics such as:

💥 What can be the next evolution of capitalism?
💥 Why do we need it?
💥 What are the "bad" symptoms of current capitalism?
💥 What does history teach us on this topic?
💥 What can business leaders do about it?
💥 and much more...

Connect with Gabe on Linkedin

162 | How to develop trust and grow sales with Shruti Kapoor, CEO of Wingman

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Growing sales is never easy and it is the hardest when you are in the early stages of your journey and do not have many (or any) clients, but you know others have done this successfully, and you are looking for the right framework to do it right.

Shruti Kapoor, is the CEO of Wingman, a software company that helps sales organizations have a deeper understanding of their sales process, and as a result, grow sales faster and more effectively than their competition.

In our conversation she is sharing:
💥 What are the keys to building trust in the beginning?
💥 How to get your first 10 clients?
💥 How to grow from 10 clients to 100?
💥 and much more!

Connect with Shruti on LinkedIn

161 | How to drive organic growth and raise money even in tough economic times with Gabe Galvez, Managing Partner at Verde Holdings

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Organic growth holds the key to a success of a business and it also serves as a great feedback mechanism, BUT, it is not easy to achieve especially in tough economic times.

However, if you had the opportunity to look at hundreds of companies and invest in many, you will be able to identify patterns of how to do it right!

Gabe Galvez, spent over a decade looking at investments and investing in multiple companies. He has a clear view on what makes companies successful, and what are the key aspects leadership should focus on in order to drive organic growth.

He also shares what companies should focus on to raise money despite the economic downturn

We are covering:
💥 What are the hidden benefits of organic growth
💥 What should leadership focus on to achieve organic growth
💥 How can you raise money in tough economic times
💥 and much more...

You can connect with Gabe on Linkedin, even though he is proud of the fact he is not active on social media 😉

160 | Supercharge your career using category design concepts

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Your career can go in a linear path, and it might be good enough for you like most people, but it can also make quantum leaps forward if you know how to approach it. In this episode we are going to explore how you can leverage category design concepts to create of a more fulfilling and successful career for yourself, and more value to the world, the people around you and you.

“Everything is the way that it is because somebody changed the way that it was” Christopher Lochhead, godfather of Category Design.

This is also true for your career, and you are the one that need to change it. The question is how?

To answer this question we are taking the concepts of category design and applying them to career development.

We cover:
💥 what are the key concepts of category design
💥 How to use these concepts for career development
💥 Real life examples of how such concepts can be applied as career rocket fuel

#career #careergrowth #personaldevelopment #categorydesign

159 | Grow your business by focusing on these 5 areas using the F5 model by sought after coach and successful entrepreneur Geoff Skadra

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Running a successful business is about focus. There are always going to be a million things to take care of. That is true for every business owner and manager. Successful managers and leaders know how to focus on the right things, at the right time.

In this fascinating conversation, we are reviewing the F5 focus model, focusing on 5 areas of focus:

💥 You (or the owner) - Don't focus on fulfillment but on high-value tasks

💥 Business Model - simplify your business model. Do not offer everything to everyone. Picking the sweet spot based on past performance. Analyze success stories and focus on the top-performing option.

💥 Operations - Do you have the right systems and team to create maximum efficiency?

💥 Client Acquisition - How to leverage strategic alliances - one-to-many is the best way to grow. If you can connect with the right partners.

From there - define a results-based offer, and align the sales process to that. When you are selling results you can sell it at a higher price.

💥 Scaling - once you have the foundations in place you can look at the numbers in a more detailed way. And find the right ways to reinvest the cash flow to generate faster growth.

158 | How to identify and maximize employees' strengths and create a winning culture with Brandon Miller, CEO of 34 Strong

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Having the right people in the right seats of the bus is one of they keys to a success of a company. Don't take my word for it, just read Good to Great (Jim Collins) or Traction (Gino Wickman) 😉

But what does that mean?

It means that you need to identify people's strengths and the position they are in enables them to leverage their strengths. Making them happier and the company more successful at the same time?

But how do you identify the strengths of individuals and how do you shift around a company's org-chart to enable the magic to happen?

We are answering these questions and much more in a fascinating conversation with Brandon Miller, Founder and CEO of 34-Strong. His company developed a detailed process for

💥 Identifying employees' strengths
💥 Understanding how can these strengths be applied in the workplace,
💥 How to move people in the organization to leverage such strengths,
💥And so much MORE

This episode is a practical guide, based on the blueprint that Brandon has been using with his clients for years, helping them to build healthier and more successful organizations.

157 - Why qualitative data is critical to the success of your business, and how to turn an audience into a community, recording from a FREE strategy session

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Data collection and data analysis became the backbone of every successful business. But, in the craze for more data, and the endless number of tools that are available for data collection and analysis that exist today we became addicted to QUANTITATIVE DATA:

How many people visited my website
How many clicked on my add
What is the monthly churn rate
Etc.

While qualitative data tells you what happened, it does not explain why it happened. You need to guess or assume that.
Qualitative data, on the other hand, can give you the answers to why things happen, which is a lot more critical in order to guide your future strategy.

This is a recorded FREE strategy session, in which we cover this critical topic. We also discuss, how to turn your audience into a community and gain a lot more benefits.

If you want to participate in future FREE strategy sessions, please send me a DM on Linkedin.

156 | Everything you MUST think about before raising money from a VC or PE with Kelly Powell, founder of MacLaurin Group

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

155 | Content-Led Community Is The New Content Marketing. How Can You Gain This "Unfair" Advantage For Your Business?

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

How do you determine the BEST type of content for your target audience?

I absolutely loved the answer Ashley Katzeff gave me during our interview:

In her opinion, focusing on the few leads to satisfaction for the many. Once you identify and build relationships with your super consumers and attend to their needs, chances are they will spread the word and more people will start watching.

Again, it boils down to the simple things:
1. Identify your biggest fans.
2. Build relationships.
3. Scale.

If you want to hear more of Ashley's thoughts on how to create a modern content-led community (did you know we also wrote a huge article on this? Link in the comments!), check out episode 153 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

Here's what will be covered on the show:
💥 The definition of Content-Led Community.
💥How to build a Content-Led Community.
💥 Why you should build a Content-Led Community.
💥And so much MORE!

154 | Let your clients guide your business strategy, through primary client research, with sought after expert Ryan Paul Gibson

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

153 | Grow your business, build authority, nurture relationships, and receive invaluable feedback - The magic of being on podcasts

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

152 | Community is a new horizontal that drives value across the business - Learn why and how from Dani Weinstein Director of Community Strategy at SAP

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Community should be part of every marketing department.

Hell, it should have its own dedicated department but if you're starting out you probably don't have the capital so it's fine if you include it in marketing.

The key point I want to make here is that, as community building veteran and leader Dani Weinstein says, Community is a long-term game that your clients will have to participate in so you have to give it both the necessary time and space to grow.

Speaking of building communities... Dani recently appeared on my podcast so if you want the wisdom of somebody who has been building communities in some of the biggest companies in the world for decades, listen to episode 152 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

Here's what will be covered on the show:

💥 Community creation in the Big Business world.
💥The community playbook for small business owners.
💥And so much MORE!

Connect with Dani on Linkedin
Follow Dani on Twitter

151 | How to Build Successful Business Communities Lesson Learned from Hosting 300,000 Communities, with Meetup CEO, David Siegel

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Community has always been the main driving foce behind human innovation and perserverance.

Don't believe me? Here are a few examples:

How America got together after the Spanish Flu.
How the world rebuilt after WWII
The founding of the International Space Station.

Loneliness may be on the rise but so is community and if there's one thing history has taught us, it's that when things get tough, humanity gets together and figures it out.

If you want to hear more stories about community from the business world, check out my interview with David Siegel, the CEO of MeetUp on episode 151 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

PS: And if you want to get better at making decisions as a leader, David has just written a book about the matter that is on its path to bestseller status! You can buy yourself a copy by clicking here

Here's what will be covered on the show:
💥 Community as a business strategy.
💥The story of MeetUp and how they dominate their category with community.
💥And so much MORE!

150 | The State of Content Marketing, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly and Some Amazing Opportunities

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The business world was blown away in Q2 of 2022.

For the first time ever, since its inception, Meta had shown a decline in its user numbers and its Q2 earning metrics were lower than those of the previous year.

Now, does that mean this decline will keep going? Who knows, FB is still a 2.9 billion user behemoth. But things are changing and that is especially true for content marketing.

It's not just Meta that is experiencing problems. Snapchat stock also dropped. Twitter is ever so faithfully falling down and LinkedIn hasn't seen that much insane growth.

Social Media may as well soon be dethroned as the dominant way of receiving and creating content. If you want to hear what I think might happen in the next decade, check out episode 150 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

Here's what will be covered on the show:
💥 Why TikTok is winning everywhere.
💥The next 10 years for Big Social Media.
💥And so much MORE!

149 | Creating a Global Leading Brand by Focusing on Core Values and Culture with Jonathan Simkin CEO of Swiftly

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

148 | How to Grow Your Business During The Coming Recession

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

There are two main ways people evaluate companies: Revenue and EBITDA.

Revenue is the money generated for a certain period of time (both profits and losses included)

EBITDA is an alternative for revenue that has been used widely in the past few decades to evaluate company performances.

Unfortunately, both methods can prove ineffective in forecasting which company will survive and which one won't for the simple fact that neither EBITDA nor Revenue takes into account long-term play, different companies, different accounting structures, etc.

So is there a third option out there? Are the two existing ways actually of any value for this new economic age that we're entering? Let's figure it out together on episode 148 of the Business Growth Accelerator Podcast!

Here's what will be covered on the show:
💥 How To Grow A Business During A Crisis.
💥The New Economic Age We Are Headed Towards.
💥And so much MORE!

147 | Community for Businesses - Why, How, and Where, with Community Building Consultant Deb Schell

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In business, finding and getting feedback from customers as early as possible can save you a lot of time and give you a better grasp on what you should improve in your product.

But the tried-and-true methods of doing that involve countless of hours of scrolling, researching and literally living on online forums.

What If I told you there's a better way? A way that can turn into a flywheel that brings feedback constantly?

Behold, the online community. One of the best ways to build an audience, customer base and a feedback loop for your products.

If you want to learn how to build your own online community and the best platforms suited for it, check out my full interview with Community Consultant Deb Schell on episode 147 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

Here's what Deb and I covered on the show:

💥 Community Creation For Beginners.
💥The Best Platforms To Build Communities.
💥And so much MORE!

146 | Creating award winning growth through company culture - a detailed blueprint from Dan Fantasia, CEO of Treeline

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Honesty is a competitive advantage.

In this day and age, very few companies are honest. This can clearly be seen by the tremendous number of layoffs done by companies who preached that they were doing "fine" last year.

If you can create an open loop of honest dialogue and truthfulness with your employees that never closes, you're on the path to building the greatest thing we have invented on this planet: a healthy, accountable and self-sustaining community.

To learn more about the art of open and honest dialogue, listen to my full interview with Dan Fantasia, the president of Treeline on episode 146 of the B2B Community Builder Show!

Here's what Dan and I covered on the show:

💥 How to conduct value-based hiring.
💥The right definition of growth.
💥And so much MORE!

🎧 Check out this fascinating interview here: [LINK] or just look for Business Growth Accelerator wherever you listen to podcasts!

145 | Mistakes and failures will happen, but how you approach them can make or break your business. Guest episode on the "Professional Failure Podcast"

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

My whole life changed thanks to my two closest mentors: My dad and my previous boss Uri Argov.

From my dad, I learned the importance of action and I applied this bias to my business.

This led me to meet Uri who taught me everything I now know about building a great culture (even when the company had 100s of employees, he was still personal with everybody. He never left a call or a request unanswered and was obsessively invested in the well-being of his employees.)

I'm eternally grateful for the lessons they taught me but I'm not perfect and I've also made a lot of mistakes by not following their advice all the time.

If you want to learn how I dealt with the biggest mistakes and failures in my life, check out my guest appearance on the Professional Failures Podcast!

Here's what we covered on the show:
💥 My Two Most Important Mentors In Life And What I Learned From Them.
💥 The Relationship Flywheel And Why It's One Of The Most Powerful Frameworks In Business.
💥 What I Learned From My Biggest Failures
💥And so much MORE!

144 | The Revenue Zone - A Detailed Blueprint on How to do Marketing and Sales the Right Way with Serial Entrepreneur and Author Tom Burton

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The prospect didn't buy because the price was too high. You just did a poor job explaining the CONTEXT behind the price.

That's what legendary salesman and entrepreneur Tom Burton shared with me during our chat about why most companies have a hard time converting prospects into customers nowadays.

Most think that the price should be lowered or heightened, while in truth, you just have to persuade the prospect. And true persuasion happens with honest and direct context.

If you want to master the new art of salesmanship, check out my full interview with Tom on episode 144 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

Here's what Tom and I covered on the show:

💥 The Revenue Zone (One of the greatest sales frameworks out there)
💥 How to stop confusing your prospects and start turning them into clients.
💥And so much MORE!

143 | Prepare for the recession with these 2 frameworks (strategy and execution) that will align your marketing and sales to your business goals. With experienced fractional CMO Mike Harris

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

To create a winning product you have to know the ins and outs of the market.

Here's a 5 step framework from marketer Mike Harris on how to evaluate a marketplace:
1. What are the trends in the industry?
2. Who or what is setting those trends?
3. How are we reacting to these trends?
4. How's the competition reacting?
5. What SHOULD we do?

If you want more ideas on market evaluations and marketing, check out my full interview with Mike on episode 143 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

Here's what Mike and I covered on the podcast:
💥 5 Frameworks To Become Great At Marketing.
💥 How To Create Marketing/Sales Alignment.
💥And so much MORE!

142 | 4 Characteristics of the Most Successful Sales People Based on Disney's Customer Centric Approach with Rob Durant

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The top 1% of salespeople know something that the 99% don't.

According to Rob Durant, (sales teams processes and enablement expert), there are 4 things that outstanding salesmen practice that regular ones don't:

1. They ask better, deeper questions. They listen actively. They don't just wait for their time to speak.
2. They try to uncover the problem, not the symptoms. Many customers obsess over the symptoms because they don't know what the root issue is.
3. They present the solutions by educating the customers about the problem.
4.They show up regularly. Simple as that. You can't close offers if you don't put them out there in the first place.

If you want to hear more of Rob's wisdom, check out our interview on episode 142 of the Business Growth Accelerator. Show!

Here's what Rob and I covered on the podcast:
💥 What makes outstanding salesmen outstanding.
💥 How to scale sales and sales teams the right way.
💥And so much MORE!

141 | Grow your Community and your Business Leveraging Events - (Live, Virtual and Hybrid) with Chrissy Gow

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

140 | How to Execute on Demand-gen, ABM, Business Communities and Podcasting for business, all together with Limited Marketing Resources

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Every business should have a podcast.

Here's why:
- It enables you to engage and educate your target audience like nothing else.
- It's a great way to develop relationships with both clients and thought leaders you admire.

But podcasting, like anything, is flawed.
If you want to learn more about the pros and cons of starting a podcast as an entrepreneur, check out episode #140 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

Here's what was covered on the show:
💥 Internet talk shows vs podcasts.
💥 How to decrease the cost of customer acquisition and increase lifetime value with relationships.
💥And so much MORE!

139 | Business Exit Strategy 101, What You Need To Know Now To Get a Bigger Check in The Future With Award Winning Coach Christine Nicholson

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

There are countless ways to value a business. But the mistakes people make are almost always the same.

Here are some common exit strategy pitfalls to keep in mind:

It's not about you: The people that are buying your business are buying it because they think it can be valuable for THEM. When exiting, appeal to the buyer's interest.
Your business is not your baby: Your children are your babies. The business is just a project you work on. Never get too attached, otherwise, you might miss on a good offer.

Wanna hear more tips on how to exit your business in the right and least painful way possible? Check out my interview with award-winning business coach Christine Nicholson on episode 139 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

Here's what Christine and I covered on the show:

💥 How to exit a business the right way (and make a lot of money in the process)

💥 Why consistency and clarity are your best friend as a business owner

💥 And so much MORE!

138 | The 5 Things You Need To Know About Community for Businesses based On Community Leadership Institute Summit

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

If you're starting a community from scratch, lack of engagement is going to be the hardest problems you face at the beginning.

Here's how you solve community engagement:
- Realize that audience and community are not the same.
- Audiences are full of consumers that are there to just listen and consume your stuff.
- Communities are about co-creation. The members and the creator create value together and work toward a common goal. The creator is just the facilitator.
- Fall in love with data: Engagement of any kind and the lack of it can be solved through tracking the right metrics (what do members like, don't like, care about, etc.)
- Unfortunately, community data is a hard nut to crack. Every community is unique and has its own activities that produce the most ROI. Focus on them.

Looking for more community growth tips? Check out my joint-conversation with my business partner Pablo on episode 138 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

Here's what Pablo and I covered on the show:
💥 The Future Of Community Building.
💥 Content Activations And How They Help You Connect With The People You Admire.
💥 How To Overcome The Biggest Challenges For Community Builders.
💥 And so much MORE!

137 | How to Build an Amazing Company Culture while Working Virtually with Serial Entrepreneur David Selinger

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

If you are the CEO, you should represent the company's values in everything you do. There's no room for error.

That's why so few people actually become CEOs. They just can't eat their own dogfood.

If you eat your dogfood and believe in your core values, congratulations! You're one step closer to building a great culture.

Here's what David and I covered on the show:
💥 How To Build A Great Career.
💥 How To Get Rich The Silicon Valley Style (that most people are unfamiliar with).
💥 Workplace Culture and Power Dynamics you need to know.
💥 And so much MORE!

136 | What data you should track to show the benefits your community has on your business results with Tirza Austin

Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Communities are changing.

20 years ago, the idea of a community was mainly tied back to rural areas, and churches while also used as a buzzword by some upcoming politicians from the south.

Now, the idea has expanded in business, career life, sports, etc.

Community is eating the world. And it's my belief that one day community creation will be a mandatory skill for anyone who wants to get into business.

If you want to learn more about the current state of communities and where everything is going, check out my interview with Tirza Austin on episode 136 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

Here's what Tirza and I covered on the show:
💥 Community Data: Why We're Still So Early
💥 The Current State Of Community Creation
💥 And so much MORE!

135 - How I bootstrapped the fastest growing startup in Austin by focusing on core values with Emerson Smith

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

"The VC boom happening in the business world is not necessarily a good thing.

Nowadays, most businesses focus on getting the next big check from an accredited investor, thinking that's their ticket to success, ignoring reality.

According to my friend and bootstrapper, Emerson Smith, what new entrepreneurs should lose sleep for during the night isn't hyper-growth and huge funding rounds, but profitability and good financials.

Let's face it: Everything is quickly getting commoditized. If we are still looking for a fat cheque or an investment from somebody to execute our idea, we're just procrastinating.

If you want real, actionable tips on how to grow your idea from concept to reality, check out my interview with veteran bootstrapper Emerson Smith on episode 135 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

Here's what Emerson and I covered on the show:
💥 How To Bootstrap Like A Pro
💥 Why Core Values Are The Key To Bootstrapping
💥 The Bootstrapper Mindset
💥 And so much MORE!

🎧 Check out this fascinating interview here: [LINK] or just look for Business Growth Accelerator wherever you listen to podcasts!

#DriveBusinessGrowth #BusinessGrowthAccelerator #BootstrappingLikeAPro #CoreValues #BootstrapperForLife #Bootstrapping Mindset"

134 - How To Nurture Business Advocates By Combining Personal Touch With Automation With Kelly Schott

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Community is the real school of life.

The use cases for community vary but this is the one I like the most.

And it makes perfect sense when you think about it.

Communities serve both as a safe and rigorous learning environment focused more on practicality rather than dry theory, combined with the aspect of friendship and cooperation.

It's what our school experience SHOULD have been.

Looking for more unique takes on community creation in the 21st century? Listen to my interview with Kelly Schott on the 134th episode of the Business Growth Accelerator!

133 | The 5 ingredients for a successful business shared by serial entrepreneur and Emmy award winner Aviv Shapira

Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Being an entrepreneur is hard enough... winning an Emmy while you are at it sounds damn near improbable.

And yet, that's the story of Aviv Shapira.

To think that it all started with just two guys watching football in a pub and getting drunk...

If you want to hear the incredible life story of Aviv Shapira, check out episode 133 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

132 | More than $40M in new direct revenue through community building. A detailed business case and playbook.

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

131 | The secrets for healthy business community shared by Rachel Silvano, head of community at Zapier

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

5 critical business goals that are well served by a community:
👉 Immediate feedback loop for actual client's needs which informs new products / services / messaging
👉 Educate your existing customers on how to use the product/service, dramatically reducing customer service calls
👉 Building an army of fans and brand ambassadors.
👉 Making newbies feel welcome and safe to ask questions.
👉 Provide a source of inspiration for prospects to follow the path you want them to take.
👉 Recusing CAC and increasing LTV based on all of the above.

The tricky part is how to balance between all of these when running a community, and how to keep it personal and engaging as you grow.

Rachel Silvano, the head of Zappier's community provides some great ideas on how to do so. such as:

💥 Take into account the different stages of people in their buying journey
💥 Take into account where users are in their users journey
💥 Make it personal - don't be ""the company"" be you!
💥 and much more...

Our entire conversation is available on episode 131 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

130 | The secrets to how a community feeds a sales funnel revealed by Patrick Woods, CEO of Orbit

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Did you know that the metaphor of a business funnel was coined in 1898? Yes, it's over 120 years old, and it'a about time we start looking at business engagements through more advanced lenses.

Funnels are a great tool to measure linear processes, and hence sales processes, BUT, human relationships and business relationships are NOT a linear process.
And since businesses are driven by relationships, we need a way to measure relationships.

Patrick Woods, CEO of Orbit, developed a way to do that. It is based on measuring the reach and the love of every person within your business community. YES - measuring love.

Patrick shares exactly how they are measuring these parameters, and how does it eventually feed the sales funnel!

Community creation is not just a hype, it is the only way, and the right way to overcome the saturation of digital marketing, and to go from being lead-gen focused to demand-gen focused.

Check out this brilliant interview with Patrick Woods on episode 130 of the Business Growth Accelerator Podcast!

129 | Practical tips for establishing a community and growing engagement with Rebecca Marshburn, head of community at Common Room

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Growing a community is hard. Maintaining engagement is EVEN harder.

And yet, Rebecca Marshburn and her team at Common Room did both.

To figure out how she went from 500 to over 80,000 members in her community and her best engagement strategies, check out episode 129 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

128 - Managing through change, lessons from Sam Rubin, CEO of a Nasdaq company

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

All leaders (in politics AND in business) should be held accountable.

That's why I LOVED the idea of the accountability executive team Sam Rubin told me on our interview.

As entrepreneurs, we all need accountability teams. Teams that will be real with us and honest about our shortcomings.

Business owners who live in their heads and never seek foreign opinion won't survive in the long term because they are too busy thinking about how awesome they are and how genius their plan is.

But business is a game of realism. The sooner we realize it, the better solution and products we will offer.

If you want to learn how to design your own accountability systems, check out my interview with Sam Rubin on episode 128 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show!

Here's what Sam and I covered on the show:
💥 Why The Customer isn't Always Right
💥 How To Build A Great Company Culture
💥 The Value Of Solving Hidden Problems
💥 And so much MORE!

🎧 Check out this fascinating interview here!

127 | The Founder Brand Strategy, lessons from Dave Gerhardt

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The BEST way to build trust with your customers is to share your story.

Your PERSONAL story is your competitive advantage.

Nobody can copy what you have experienced. Nobody can conjure up your stories.

And, trust me, customers love authentic stories.

What I'm talking about here is called the "Founder Brand" strategy. It's a new kind of marketing framework that uses the founder's (or the CEO's) unique experiences as leverage to grow sales, relationships, and company well-being.

The 5 Benefits of Leveraging your company's "Founder Brand"
Based Dave Gerhardt book and our experience with our clients:

Organic inbound stream of dream clients who trust the leadership of the business and want to work with you. This means more clients, lower CAC, and higher LTV.
Attracting, hiring, and maintaining top talent.
Immediate feedback loop - learn from your clients and prospects what are their main pain points, learn the language they use to describe them, and test your offering and messaging, faster than anyone in your industry.
Getting speaking opportunities on stages, both physical and digital.
Getting noticed, and then appearing and getting quoted on leading industry media

If you want to learn more about it, check out episode 127 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show! And if you want to read the book, LMK, I might just send you one ;-)

126 | Ai in marketing and what you MUST do to future proof your business with Isar Meitis

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

AI will change everything... or not.

All of that talk about AI ending/changing the world is ridiculous, stupid, and unnecessary.

But the conspiracy theorists and futurists got one thing right: Some people should be afraid of AI.

But not the people you think.

The only group of humans who should be afraid of AI are the mediocre content creators/entrepreneurs plaguing Social Media and Google.

Because, unlike now, you wouldn't be able to cheat the algorithm with mediocre content and controversy.

What do you think? Will AI change the game for content creators, or is it just a nice addition to humanity's tech toolkit?

Let me know!

125 | Build relationships and authority on LinkedIn - A step by step guide with Dan Sanchez

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

If you are a B2B company, not using LinkedIn is KILLING your growth potential.

Here's why:

Facebook is great but no business will ever share important information on it (such as profiles of key figures, gatekeepers, and investors). The case is the same for Instagram and Twitter.

LinkedIn, on the other hand, was SPECIFICALLY made for the business world (and the majority of its members are not assholes, like on Twitter!)

And it's just now beginning to tap into its hidden content creation potential.

Now is the time to create fortunes and make an impact on the platform.

If you want to achieve both of those things on LinkedIn, check out episode 125 of the Business Growth Accelerator Show where I had the pleasure to interview world-class audience growth director, Dan Sanchez!

Here's what Dan and I covered on the show:
💥 Why LinkedIn is The BEST Social Media Platform
💥 How To Build Relationships With Thought Leaders
💥 How to Beat The LI Algorithm
💥 And so much MORE!

Connect with me on LinkedIn
Connect with Dan Sanchez on LinkedIn

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124 | How to streamline your operations by establishing a Value Management Office Sanjiv Augustine, CEO of Lithespeed

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Middle managers get way too much hate for no reason. But it's no surprise.

Nowadays, everybody is obsessed with removing the middlemen from business, management, organizations, and life in general.

But, as my dear friend Sanjiv reveals how middle managers can be an incredible asset to your company.

Unfortunately, another problem arises: How can you make sure that you don't keep creating new layers of middle managers so that in the end you're not left with a huge pile of bureaucracy and slow progress?

Well if you want to learn how to avoid that, I suggest listening to my full interview with Sanjiv Augustine on the 124th episode of the Business Growth Accelerator show!

123 | Maximize the impact and ROI of your tradeshow (live or virtual) with Matt Kleinrock CEO of Rockway Exhibits and Events

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Tradeshows are making a large comeback and are expected to fully recover by 2024.
Virtual shows and hybrid shows are also growing fast and are expected to grow in the next few years.

You know that tradeshows need to be a part of your marketing and business development strategy in the next few years and that you will need to invest significant resources into it, especially if you are exhibiting. BUT - you are not sure whether this huge investment will yield a positive return.

Therefore - you need a process that will allow you to maximize the impact of your tradeshow participation and hence its ROI.

Matt Kleinrock is a tradeshow and event expert. He is in charge of tradeshow success for multiple companies in different industries including big names like Publix.

In this episode you will learn:

💥 What are the critical things you must focus on when preparing for a tradeshow
💥 What practical steps you can take during the show in order to make the best out of it.
💥 Follow up tips and tricks that will get you more leads out of the show.
💥 and much more...

If tradeshows and virtual events are a part of your strategy in the next few years, DON"T miss this opportunity to learn from an expert how to do it right. Don't allow the stuff you don't know to make you lose money in your next tradeshow.

122 | Less Leads is Better with Isar Meitis and Amanda Holmes

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

"Sales are not mathematics. Just because you have a lot of leads doesn't mean that you'll have a lot of deals.

The key to making the most of your deals is to forget about quantity and focus on quality.

Which one would you rather have: 6,000 leads and 20 deals OR 100 leads and 30 deals?

If it's the latter, listen to my interview with Amanda Holmes (yes, THE Amanda Holmes) on episode 122 of the Business Growth Accelerator show!

Here's what Amanda and I covered on the show:

💥 The hidden power behind having fewer leads
💥Why Your Audience Hates Being Sold To
💥Why People Rely More On Social Media Than Sales People
💥 And so much MORE!

121 | The Biggest Threats to Small and Mid Sized Companies Today (and the hidden opportunities) with Pablo Gonzalez

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Mid-sized businesses have it the hardest. They are at the center of adaptability and capital. A place very hard to escape.

That being said, capital and adaptability are useless if they aren't complemented with stage-giving (fans, platforms, social blog, category) and other related business drivers.

Being The Stage is just one of the many relationship business drivers that can recession-proof your business in the 2020s. To learn more about the rest, check out my interview with dear friend and BeTheStage co-founder, Pablo Gonzalez on episode 121 of the Business Growth Accelerator show!

Here's what Pablo and I covered on the show:

💥 How To Recession-Proof Your Business.
💥 The Biggest Problems For SMBs and How To Counter Them.
💥 Why Being The Stage is Better Than Being The Speaker.
💥 And so much MORE!

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120 | The 7 Step Process for Digital Business Optimization with Ross Dunn

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Good SEO is the foundation of Website Optimization.

What is good SEO?

It's the content strategy you use to rank high for very specific words and phrases.

Words and phrases that represent YOU. (and only YOU!)

If you're still unsure how to fight the big Google monster of irrelevance and bad page rankings, check out my interview with the marketing whiz Ross Dunn on episode 120 of the Business Growth Accelerator show!

Here's what Ross and I covered on the show:
💥 How To Conduct Successful Competitive Intelligence
💥 What To Do BEFORE A Marketing Campaign
💥 And so much MORE!

119 | Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, Isar Metis with Aleasha Bahr

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

118 | A Marketing Methodology That Doubled Online Sales for a $150M Company with Gregg Cohen

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Since 2019 The cost of their product went up by 30%, ROI for their clients went down by 25%, there has been a global pandemic that created a lot of uncertainties, and yet JWB quadrupled their overall sales in year one and doubled their direct online sales in 2 years.

How did they do that - by implementing the Relationship Flywheel, an innovative way to grow a community of raving fans around your business.

In this episode, Gregg Cohen, the CMO and one of the co-founders of JWB shares fascinating and invaluable points that any business leader can learn from:

How they failed to achieve results through content marketing despite trying for a very long time
What are the tangible and intangible benefits of having a community around your business
How to successfully integrate contracted and in-house talent to achieve amazing results
and much more

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117 | Close 80% of your sales calls using this methodology by Aleasha Bahr

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Don't get distracted by the prospect's ambiguity. Keep listening and asking questions. Asking the right questions is a matter of self-awareness. You can gain self-awareness by reflecting and seeking clarity. But the only way to achieve clarity is action, action, action.

Action and Self-awareness are part of the three components of entrepreneurship and sales. Filtering the best future clients out of your prospects has a lot to do with the expectations you set.

And it's not just about setting them too high or too low. The important thing is to remain realistic.

Just because a prospect can pay you a lot right away doesn't mean that they will be loyal to you in the long term. You need relationships, not just transactions.

Listen, I've made Relationship building my ethos, but I'm just as guilty of picking the unfit clients instead of the right ones. If you don't want to repeat my mistakes, tune in for my interview with Aleasha Bahr, as she will be revealing some of her best strategies on client filtering and relationship building in the sales and business world!

116 - State of digital marketing in 2022 - the good, the bad, the ugly, and a HUGE opportunity

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Very few of us are acutely aware of just how MASSIVE the email world is.

A recent study, done by Statista predicts that the whole world will be sending 347 BILLION emails per day by 2023. That's too big, even for humanity.

How are differentiating yourself in the literal universe of email marketing? What's your strategy? I'd love to hear it!

If you are looking to learn more about topics such as digital marketing and the future of work, episode 116 of the Business Growth Accelerator is for you. There, I go deep into the inner workings of the digital marketing world so that you won't have to repeat my (numerous!!!) mistakes.

Here's what was covered on the show:
💥 The future of marketing
💥 What's NOT going to change for marketers in the upcoming year.
💥 And so much MORE!

115 | The best business growth tips from interviewing 35 CEOs and business experts

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

We carefully selected the best growth tips from 35 CEO's and a similar amount of business experts. These practical business growth tips are in 5 different categories:

Company culture, vision, and mission
Business strategy
Marketing
Entrepreneurial journey
Relationship building and community building as a business growth lever

In 2021 we rebranded the podcast and relaunched it as the Business Growth Accelerator podcast. The focus shifted to providing actionable business growth tips, from people with proven real-life experience.

We were blessed to interview a long list of amazing people. While it wasn't easy to pick the best ones, we did just that. This episode will highlight the best of the best episodes that you shouldn't miss if you would like to accelerate your business growth.

This is a great opportunity to thank all of our guests from 2021:

Rocky Lalvani, Keiran Lenahan, Erin Halper, Chris Gannon, Terri Karjala. Benjamin Friedman, Cory Warfield, Jeffery Hayzlett, Chris Mercer, Gregg Gifford, Dov Gordon, Toot Shani, Nikki Aliye, Donnie Boivin, Amanda Horvath, Bill Crane, Kris Ward, Larry Roberts, Josh Cary, Erik Cabral, Lisanne Murphy, Uri Argov, Pablo Gonzalez, Chaz Wolfe, Wally Conway, Adam Rundle, Laurel Mintz, Eli Marcus, Ann Sieg, Noam Toister, Aaron Price, Jerry Macnamara, Gina Tierno, Max Martini, Pete Martin, Vikrant Shaurya, Brad Whitchurch, Eleanor Hugland, Jay Haynes, Jeff Mendelson, Dan McGaw, Brian Roland, Steve Brossman, Peter Hopwood, and Mohammed Siddique.

Each and every one of them shared business growth acceleration tips based on their personal experience and provided amazing value.

Happy new year, and may we all be happy, learn a lot, develop great relationships, and grow our businesses in 2022.

114 | The best way to generate leads using LinkedIn with Mohammed Siddique

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 23:00:00 -0500

LinkedIn is about to become what Facebook was five years ago.

Although LinkedIn has resurged as a dominant social platform alongside the Big fours, it still has a long way to go before it's considered a real threat to the hegemony of apps such as Instagram and Facebook.

But it's getting there and you better hurry! If you want to hop on the LinkedIn hype train as soon as possible, I suggest you listen to my full interview with Mohammed Siddique on the 114th episode of the Business Growth Accelerator show!

Here's what Mohammed and I covered on the show:
💥 How to master LinkedIn video.
💥 The hidden power of LinkedIn.
💥 And so much MORE!

113 | Communicate like a TED speaker, on stage, in a conference room or on Zoom with Peter Hopwood

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

If you are not getting consistent results with your pitches and presentations, you need to focus on the small things.

Humans, in general, are pretty bad at figuring out what exactly brought them their success. Things are not always so simple as hard work, perseverance, and luck.

Sometimes, it's the small stuff that creates the massive ripple effect.

If you want to learn how to nitpick your KPIs and figure out your own formula of public speaking that will leave the audience in awe, listen to my interview with Peter Hopwood on the 113th episode of the Business Growth Accelerator show!

Here's what Peter and I covered on the show:
💥 How to engage an audience like a pro.
💥 How to create emotion and use it to your advantage.
💥 And so much MORE!

112 - Create Engagement and Achieve Your Goals On Digital Calls with Steve Brossman

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0500

A deep connection with the person on the other side, can create likes, conversations and sales if done properly.

Now, here's the kicker: Imagine that there's only one person in the world and you truly understand them. Go ahead and talk about them in the video.

If a viewer relates, he/she will share it. And that's the way you impact millions.

One act of empathy at a time.

If you want to learn how to upgrade your communications skills and truly create a group of super consumers for your business, check out my full interview with Steve Brossman on this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator!

Here's what Steve and I covered on the show:

💥 The 5 Es for digital growth.
💥 Virtual Selling and why it matters.
💥 And so much MORE!

111 - Grow revenue, Increase LTV and lower CAC - A New Era of Marketing by Isar Meitis

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

We're living in exciting times!

For the first time since the Gilded age, humanity has put aside profit and finally focused on what it truly matters in the end: Providing value and helping others.

Not all relationships are made equal, and you have to know which type you should focus on in your situation.

And I'm about to show you how to do that. Keep reading!

If you want to learn more about the 4 different kinds of relationships and why they matter, check out this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator show!

Here's what was covered on the show:
💥 Relationship-driven Marketing and Growth
💥 How to exponentially grow your revenue
💥 And so much MORE!

110 | How to Become A Lot More Efficient with Simple Automations with Jeff Mendelson

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -0500

Don't focus on dreaming and wishing. Focus on doing, doing, and doing.

Those who win in the game of life are the ones who take action.

Plus, more often than not, action leads to more clarity than thinking ever will.

But you know what's even cooler? When you can get technology to take all the action for you.

That's where automation comes in. If you want to make your business as efficient as possible, you are going to need it! And when it comes to automation, there's no better guy to talk to than Jeff Mendelson!

To listen to our whole interview, tune in for this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator!

Here's what Jeff and I covered on the show:

💥 How to discover your (and others') zone of genius
💥 Best automation strategies for beginners
💥 How to optimize efficiency
💥 And so much MORE!

109 | How to build an impact plan for your business with Brian Roland

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

You have no idea how powerful you become when you have a purpose to fight for.

Still unclear on what your purpose is? That's okay. It takes a long time to figure it out.

Maybe my next episode can make it easier for you. I interviewed Brian Roland, whose strategies on donation, impact, and culture-building have helped me greatly in my own journey.

For the full interview, tune in for this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator!

Here's what Brian and I covered on the show:
💥 Giving as a competitive advantage
💥 Impact Planning
💥 How to avoid a cultural disaster
💥And so much MORE!

108 | How to select the right tech-stack based on the stage of your business with Dan McGaw

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

When it comes to running a business, infrastructure and operations are everything.

If your stack is run by brilliant software whose functions can't really connect, technical difficulties await you.

That is why I've brought up my good friend Dan McGaw on the show. His knowledge of operations and infrastructure is equal to none! Tune in for the full interview on this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator!

Here's what Dan and I covered on the show:

💥 The Pillars Of Your Tech Stack
💥 Business Operations For Pros
💥And so much MORE!

107 | What is Relationship Driven Growth, and how can you leverage to grow your business (in collaboration with the One Big Tip Podcast hosted by Jeff Mendelson)

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0500

Relationship building takes time, energy, and friendship. But above all, it needs to be authentic.

Is it worth it? Absolutely.

I'm a big advocate of learning from others' mistakes.

If you want to avoid making any of my mistakes, I'd suggest you listen to my interview on the One Big Tip, where I detail absolutely ALL of the setbacks I've experienced in my career!

106 | Optimize your company’s roadmap through deep understanding of your customer need leveraging the “job to be done” methodology with Jay Haynes

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

If the best entrepreneurs were indeed risk-takers, why does our world move toward the opposite?

Because taking ridiculous risks has never been a trait shared by the best in the industry. What they do instead is risk mitigation. And boy, does it work wonders.

If you want to join the top 1% of your industry, you have to mitigate risk, not attract it.

If you want to learn how to do that, I suggest you listen to the full interview with Jay Haynes on this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator!

Here's what Jay and I covered on the show:

💥 The Job-To-Be-Done concept
💥 What really drives business growth
💥 How to fulfill your clients' needs
💥And so much MORE!

105 | How to attract investors and avoid red flags with Eleanor Hugland CEO of Aspire360

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Do you share the financial situation of your company with the people who are working in it?

It sounds like the most common thing to do, but here we are. Very few companies even share their Quarter results with all of their employees.

Sharing the financials with your employees will increase the growth rate of your company. Because personal accountability (especially for company finances) always leads to positive results.

For more insights into the world of investing and company building, listen to this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator!

Here's what Eleanor and I covered on the show:
💥 How to attract the right investors for your business.
💥 How to raise capital.
💥 What makes a great company?
💥And so much MORE!

104 | How to supercharge your business through OWNERSHIP THINKING, revealed by Brad Whitchurch, CEO of Seal Shield

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Do your employees think like employers?

We should rethink the way we view profitability. Why? Because leaders have more responsibility. Leaders hold themselves accountable.

And the only way to grow a business to unimaginable heights is to assume personal responsibility.

Ready to turn your employees into the leaders of tomorrow? Good.

However, before you try to implement ownership thinking in your organization, I'd advise you to also listen to the full interview with Brad Whitchurch on this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator!

Here's what Brad and I covered on the show:
💥 How to make your employees buy your vision.
💥 How to structure company culture the right way.
💥 How to use ownership thinking (best companies use it!)
💥And so much MORE!

103 | How can you become a best selling author, and leverage it to grow your business with Vikrant Shaurya CEO of Bestsellingbook.com

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

If a book is like a business card on steroids, then my friend Vikrant should be the Ronnie Coleman of the business world! Writing a book is a lot of damn work! This is why everybody respects best-selling authors. The dedication to their craft is just incredible.

Becoming a best-selling author is one of the most effective ways to build your brand. If you want to learn how to become one, check out my interview with Vikrant Shaurya on this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator!

If you want to learn how Vikrant launched a successful book publishing business from his bedroom, listen to this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator!

Here's what Vikrant and I covered on the show:

💥 The art of personal branding.
💥 How to publish a book successfully
💥 And so much more!

102 | The 4 growth levers you can pull to grow any business with Pete Martin

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Leverage across multiple aspects of the business is the biggest competitive advantage any business can have. If you really want to take your business to the next level, you NEED leverage. And, if you can build leverage across different aspects of your business it will amplify your leverage.

So what can you do? learn what are the key aspects of your business, and how to create leverage in them, that will build synergies across your entire business.

Luckily for you, my friend Pete Martin is going to reveal 4 pillars of business leverage on this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator! He and his company Askmyboard.com helped multiple companies DOUBLE their valuation in 12 months. He is sharing stuff that works in real life that you can implement too.

Here's what Pete and I covered on the show:
💥 What are the 4 pillars of any business
💥 How to double your valuation before exit
💥 How to maximize the efficiency of your business
💥 And so much more!

101 | How I made 1M$ in my first year of e-commerce with no experience with serial entrepreneur Max Martini

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Building a great product and serving your customers is much more satisfying than making a lot of money.

But you know what the best part is? Making a lot of money is the byproduct of a great product and impeccable customer service.

To learn about how Max Martini made over a million dollars and bounced back from the hardest period of his life, check out this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator!

Here's what Max and I covered on the show:

💥 How to take your brick and mortar business online
💥 How to bounce back from debt and rock bottom
💥 How to create an amazing e-commerce brand quickly
💥 And MUCH more!

100 | The 4 best business growth strategies I learned from interviewing 100 successful entrepreneurs

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

If you are like most business leaders and entrepreneurs you are constantly asking yourself what can you do to grow your business faster, and what strategies successful entrepreneurs implement in similar scenarios so you can learn from their experience.

BUT, as a busy business leader, you do not have the time to find these successful people, interview them, and summarize what they learned in a practical way that you can use.
In this 100th episode, I have interviewed Pablo Gonzales, Uri Argov, and Adam King as they share their most impactful strategies.

If you want to learn:
💥 Why relationship building is the single most important skill for business success.
💥 How great marketers like Pablo Gonzalez, Adam King, and Uri Argov think.
💥 How to truly "get" marketing.
💥 And MUCH more!

99 | The ultimate 6 Step Hiring Process to Capture and Nurture Amazing Talent with Hiring Guru Gina Tierno

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400

CORPORATE LIFE IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY.

The number one problem our world has today (yes, even bigger than climate change.) is our obsession with corporate culture.

If we truly want to change the world for the better, we have to get over the notion that everything should be done by the book. That is how you KILL innovation.

On top of that, how are you using creativity to distinguish your company and hiring process? Trust me, in this episode, you'll learn how to attract top talent!

The thing that determines whether a company will become successful is the great people working for it, so if you want to learn how to hire the best of the best, check out my interview with Gina Tierno on this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator!

Here's what Gina and I covered on the show:

💥 How to hire top talent
💥 How to foster a great environment for your colleagues
💥 Why you don't just need a high performer but some other natural skills while distinguishing your company and hiring process

98 | A proven business growth acceleration framework, shared by a sought after business coach Jerry Macnamara

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0400

Every business owner or leader will tell you their business is unique, and that there are some aspects of their business like no other, but the reality is that the core business know-how and strategy is universal, and if you know what it is, and how to implement it, you will create a business that has a much higher chance of growing faster than your competition.

Do you want to get the framework, that helped multiple CEOs scale their businesses - this episode is for you!

Our guest in this episode is Jerry Macnamara. Jerry held leadership positions in 4 companies in 4 very different industries - retail, tech, construction, and apparel manufacturing. He was able to drive hyper-growth in all of them, despite lacking the specific business know-how.

Jerry then used the knowledge he acquired to develop frameworks that can help any business scale. Jerry's Framework covers all aspects of the business.

It starts with the company's vision, mission and objectives, and continues to:
Core functions:
💥 Marketing
💥 Sales
💥 Operations
And supporting functions:
💥 Finance
💥 Technology
💥 Leadership
💥 Learning

In this episode, Jerry shares a detailed overview of the framework he is using as a business coach, and that helps his clients achieve significant growth.

97 | How to network effectively at business networking events, with serial entrepreneur and super connector Aaron Price

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

NETWORKING IS THE STRONGEST CURRENCY OF OUR TIME, you heard me say that again and again if you are a regular of the show. I truly believe that. In addition, We have more and more opportunities for networking, whether in person or online. BUT, do you know how to network in an effective way? Do you know how to make the most out of networking opportunities?

In this interview, we speak with Aaron Price, the CEO of Tech United, and the founder of Propelify, a huge networking event for entrepreneurs in the NJ area. Aaron is a super-connector and has tons of networking experience and best practices to share.

Here's what Aaron and I covered on the show:

💥 Why you should be a part of a professional network
💥 How to best prepare for networking events
💥 A checklist of Do's and Don'ts for networking events, that would allow you to network like a pro, grow your network and grow your business.

96 | Strategic Thinking - How to go big instead of going home, with serial entrepreneur Noam Toister

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:00:00 -0400

Has the pandemic already brought you any success? How are you holding up with failures?

Just like any business, you are worried about getting back to your feet with all this chaos. This has not been great for Noam's travel startup that deals mostly with moving people, point to point in countries that nobody wants to travel.

In this interview, we speak with Noam who is the CEO & Co-Founder at Bookaway. Learn how you can challenge yourself with new opportunities during a pandemic and strategically decide for your end goal.

Here's what Noam and I covered on the show:
💥 How to find opportunities in challenges
💥 Why COVID presents an opportunity to develop strategic partnerships
💥 How to communicate your idea and opportunity (pitching the right way to investors)

95 | Building Effective Teams That Will Free Your Time and Grow Your Business with Kris Ward

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 23:00:00 -0400

Are you the master of your business?

Most of us go into business thinking it will help us escape the mundane 9-5, only to find ourselves slaving away at our own company. We have to be very careful when we decide to make the leap and start an enterprise.

If you want to learn how to live life on your terms, build a great team, and start your own company, check out my interview with Kris Ward on this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator!

Here's what Kris and I covered on the show:
💥 How to build a great team
💥 How to be more productive
💥 How to create a business that supports you (instead of owning you)

94 | Everything You Need To Know To Create The BEST FACEBOOK ADS Campaign With Lisanne Murphy

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 23:00:00 -0400

Knowing how to identify and target your dream clients is one of the keys to a success of a business.

If you want to learn how to get your dream clients and make Facebook ads a growth driver, check out this interview with the marketing virtuoso Lisanne Murphy on this week's episode of the Business Growth Accelerator show!

Here's what Lisanne and I covered on the show:
💥 How to find your dream clients
💥 How to CRUSH IT on Facebook
💥 And so much more!!!

93 | How To Start An E-commerce Business with Ann Sieg the CEO of the E-Commerce Business School

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Want to learn how to start and grow an e-commerce business? This is the episode for you!

Ann Sieg is the CEO and the founder of the E-Commerce Business School.

She is sharing her framework for launching and growing an e-commerce business. In addition she is sharing invaluable business golden nuggets which can help any business person thrive.

So whether have en e-commerce business and want to learn how to grow it faster, or if you are considering starting one as a side hastle, or even if you are just a business person, you need to check out this episode as it provides fantastic value, from a veteran e-commerce expert.

92 | The Ultimate Checklist For Starting A Podcast To Grow Your Business with Larry Roberts

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0400

What is the most powerful publishing medium out there today, that allows you to grow your brand, your personal brand, and grow your business?

If you asked me a few years ago, I wouldn't have answered this but actually, it's Podcasting and my guest today will tell you why!

My guest today has a school that teaches how to launch a podcast in order to grow your personal brand and grow your business. He will share a step-by-step process for everything you need to know in order to launch a successful podcast to help grow your business!

He is Larry Roberts!

Here's what we covered on today's show...
💥How Larry Robert's get to where he is
💥How to start a podcast
💥Practical tips on how to run your own brand and grow your company
💥...and so much MORE

Connect with Larry here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/larrynroberts
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrynroberts/
Website: https://readilyrandom.com/

Read the blog HERE.

91 | Building a Personal Brand with Eli Marcus "The Mayor of Times Square"

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0400

What's the key to infinite motivation?

All the motivational speakers in the world can inspire you all day, but unless you do what you love, that inspiration will fade fairly quickly.

And if you don't know what you love yet.. that's fine too.

You can tap into your passion whenever you want. You just have to rediscover it.

If you want to rediscover what you love, check out my conversation with Eli Marcus on this week's episode of the BGA show!

Here's what Eli and I covered on the show:
💥 How to become an authority in your field
💥 How to become a life-long learner
💥 How to leverage digital tools to build relationships

90 | Truly Connect with Your Clients with This 5 Step Marketing Process by Laurel Mintz

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0400

You don't need a big agency to get good results!

Laurel Mintz is living proof that small team marketing agencies can make it big!

Some of her clients include Facebook and Verizon, which is one reason why you ought to listen to her!

If you want to hear the whole conversation, check out this week's episode of the BGA show!

Here's what Laurel and I covered on the show:
💥 How to do more with less
💥 How to create a successful marketing campaign
💥 The importance of vulnerability
💥 And so much MORE!

89 | Personal Growth That Leads to Business Growth - a Proven 5 Step Guide with Josh Cary

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Are you in the phase of your life where you don't know how to fulfill your full potential?

My special guest for this week's episode will inspire you!

None other than Josh Cary! 🔥

If you want to reach your full potential, you’d love this week’s episode of BGA as I sit with PodMax founder Josh Cary who went from living an unfulfilling life to growing multiple six-figure businesses and creating a beautiful family!

Here's what Josh and I covered on the show:
💥 Niching down
💥 How to reach your full potential
💥 How to adapt and evolve
💥And so much MORE!

88 | A Proven Framework to Balance Vision, Profitability and Business Growth with Adam Rundle

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0400

How to distinguish yourself from other businesses:

What most business leaders today lack is not grit but clarity.

We are slaves to the notion that we have to be bold visionaries. And frankly, I get that. We glorify entrepreneurship A LOT these days.

But there's a better approach.

Every young and aspiring entrepreneur should sit down and think hard about what they want to achieve BEFORE they set out in the world of business.

Sounds hard? It is! That's why in this week's episode, I brought Adam Rundle, who's one of the best business strategists I've ever met in my life! After you finish this episode, you'll never be the same!

Let's make history!

Here's what Adam and I covered on the show:
💥 The future of business
💥 The best business models out there
💥 Adam's secret business strategy framework
💥And so much MORE!

87 | A Blueprint for Online Events and Community Creation That Drive Business Growth with Erik Cabral

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Everyone loves a good online event, especially when we're social distancing (thanks, Covid!).

This is why I'm so excited to bring this guest to your ears.

He's here to teach us how to create the ultimate online event to attract and engage your target audience and explode your business.

He is none other than the founder of that #1 podcasting, training, and networking event, PodMAX, as well as the founder of the multi-media agency, On-Air Brands.

Welcome to the BGA Stage…. Erik Cabral!

Here's what Erik and I covered on today's show...
💥 Erik Cabral's story - what he has done that brought him to what he is today
💥 How to create an ultimate online event
💥 Checklist for a successful, engaging, and interesting event
💥..and so much MORE!

Connect with Erik here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/erikecabral
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikcabral/
Website: https://onairbrands.com/
PodMAX brings people together through podcasts and unique networking events. (Find us at our next one!) https://podmax.co/

86 | Content Marketing Tips for Building Authority and Supercharging Business Growth with Wally Conway

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0400

Do you want to attract your dream client?

What if I told you that there’s a simple formula that can help you connect with anyone?

Yup! It’s that simple!

And we’re lucky to have Wally Conway on this week’s episode because he will reveal to us the exact ingredients of relationship nurturing that will work with anyone, whether he/she is a janitor or the CEO himself/herself.

Here's what we covered on the show...
💥 How To Connect With Anyone Through Content Creation
💥 How Content Can Grow Your Business
💥 Productivity vs Being Busy vs Being Profitable
💥 How To Make Time For Content Production

85 | Beyond the Sales Process - Everything You Need to Know to Close More Deals w/ Bill Crane

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0400

Are you interested in increasing sales? Then you found the right episode!

Why? Because this episode is all about identifying and attracting your ideal client from the sales guru himself, Bill Crane!

For over 27 years, he has built a following and has impacted over a million people! He has written books about lead generation and sales conversion systems that established him as a guru in the field of training salespeople.

Trust me, he’s the guy to know!

His live courses sell out every single time he hosts them and you are going to get his training for free in this podcast!

The sales guru himself - Bill Crane!

Here's what we covered on today's show...

💥 Bill Crane's story
💥 How to identify WHAT to sell
💥 How to identify what PROBLEM to solve
💥 How to IDENTIFY your dream client
💥 How to ATTRACT your client

Connect with Bill here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/billcranenow
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billcranenow/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billcranenow/
Website: https://www.billcrane.com/

84 | Raising Capital 101 - 7 Ways to Raise Capital w/ Toot Shani

Sun, 30 May 2021 23:00:00 -0400

Raising start-up capital is an important part of developing your own business as an entrepreneur. It is a critical aspect of every business.

Capital is the fuel of the business world and without understanding how to raise capital for your business, your chances of growing a business are low.

That being said, knowing what are the seven sources of capital is very important. So you'll know which is available and suited for you to fund your business.

We will cover all of that in this amazing interview with Toot Shani, the co-founder, and chief business officer of the largest and most comprehensive startup ecosystem in Israel, Sarona Partners.

Before that, she developed innovation hubs all over the world. She is an expert on the theory of raising capital, but she also has hands-on experience playing every role of the business capital “game”.

Here's what we covered on today's show…
💥 Raising Capital - a History Recap
💥The Modern Era of Raising Capital
💥7 Ways to Raise Capital for Your Business
💥 and so much more!

For more detailed information, read the guide here.

83 | How To Make Video Marketing Work For Your Business w/ Amanda Horvath

Sun, 23 May 2021 23:00:00 -0400

We know that engagement skyrockets when a video is used.

Actually, 86% of marketers say video has helped them increase traffic to their website.

Pop Quiz: What is one of the most popular online video platforms where you can enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world?

Youtube, of course!

This is my full interview with Amanda Horvath, a brilliant Youtuber! I have been personally following her for over a year now and her content is incredible.

She teaches people how to shoot videos and how to do it in the minimal amount of time and money possible.

Luckily for you (and me!) I got her to come on the show and teach us the most effective way to shoot and edit your YouTube videos!

Here's what we covered on today's show…
💥 Amanda Horvath's story - how she became a Youtuber
💥 Practical tips on shooting videos to promote a personal brand
💥 Understand video marketing engagement
💥 Make video marketing a priority in your company
💥 ..and so much MORE!

Connect with Amanda here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/horvathamanda6
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/horvathamanda/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/amandahorvath
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahvisions/
Website: https://amandahorvath.com/

For more detailed information, read the guide here.

82 | How to Create a Scalable Business Using Proven Sales Processes w/ Chaz Wolfe

Sun, 16 May 2021 23:00:00 -0400

❓ What makes a scalable business?
❓ Why some businesses scale faster than others?
❓ What changes can you make to your business to allow it to scale more effectively?
❓ What are the benefits of a company that invests in being ready to scale?

World-class entrepreneur Chaz Wolfe answers all these questions in this interview. He is only 33 years old and currently operates ten businesses in parallel. He now has 50 employees in three states with eight of those companies. He helps entrepreneurs & sales pros scale their business & commissions, develop themselves & teams without compromising ethics and family values.

He has coached sales professionals and business owners for 12 + years getting unbelievable results, changing the lives of his clients and mentees dramatically. In addition, he has been a multi-unit franchise owner for a decade with locations in multiple cities and states.

Here's what Chaz and I covered on today's show...

📚 What Happens If You Don't Pursue a Scalable Business?
📚 How quickly will you see a positive ROI from investing in making a scalable business?
📚 How to Pick the Right Business for You?
📚 How Do Sales Process Steps Help Your Business Create Predictable Growth?
📚 The Four Steps Of an Effective Sales Process
📚 and so much more!

Connect with Chaz here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaz-wolfe-86767054/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/chazwolfe
Website: http://chazwolfe.com/

🎧 Read the entire article and never miss out listening to the interview! Link here: https://bit.ly/3bu72sz

81 | How To Tell Your Story and Connect With Customers While Building Your Personal Brand w/ Donnie Boivin (Full Interview)

Sun, 09 May 2021 23:00:00 -0400

How do I grow my brand?

This is the very question entrepreneurs struggle with everyday.

Want to become a champion and grow your brand? Then listen to this episode!

My special guest has been helping other people become success champions with badass brands.

He wrote a bestselling book and hosts one of the most successful entrepreneurship podcasts (go check out Success Champions on your favorite podcast platform)!

He first started his business in his laundry room and then turned it into a BILLION dollar business!

He came on the show just to help YOU learn how to tell your story, grow your brand, and develop authentic connections!

He’s the man behind the Bad-Ass Business Summit and a Bad-Ass Entrepreneur….let’s welcome the badass, himself, Donnie Boivin!

Here's what Donnie and I covered on today's show...

How to find your inner voice
How to tell the best story of your brand
How other people can connect with your brand
How to make people want to buy from you
..and so much MORE!

Connect with Donnie here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/donnie.boivin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/
Website: https://donnieboivin.com/success-champion-networking/

80 | How to Solve the 3 Biggest Problems of Marketing Teams in 3 Hours a Week with Pablo Gonzalez (Short Episode)

Tue, 04 May 2021 01:00:00 -0400

Can you cite any biggest problems of marketing teams today?

Well, buckle up because my guest might be able to answer that for you! He's an absolute networking ninja, He was able to take his largest client from 76 in a year before he started with the mind-blowing 86 in a quarter! My business partner and chief executive connector - the one and only Pablo Gonzales!

In this episode, he will share with us how to solve the 3 biggest problems of marketing teams in just 3 hours of work a week!

Here's what we covered on today's show...

💥What content to create
💥How to create one-to-one relationships with your targeted clients
💥The fundamental issue that drives problem in marketing
💥The key to creating great content
💥Building relationship at scale
💥...and so much MORE

Connect with Pablo here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/pabloantoniogonzalez/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablotheconnector/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectwithpablo/
Website: https://bethestage.live/

79 | Starting a Business in the Laundry Room and Growing It to a Billion $ Company, the Amazing Story of Uri Argov and Tourico Holidays (Part 3)

Tue, 04 May 2021 01:00:00 -0400

This is the third episode with Uri Argov sharing the incredible story of Tourico holidays. The company he founded in the U.S and that he grew to a billion dollars in sales.

In this final episode of this mini-series, Uri covers the company's growth from after it has established itself as a leader in its industry and is doing around $250 million a year.

Here's what we covered on today's show...
💥How to think strategically
💥Definition of marketing
💥How to be a good leader
💥Developing business intelligence system
💥...and so much MORE

Connect with Uri here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uri-argov-016142134/

78 | Starting a Business in the Laundry Room and Growing It to a Billion $ Company, the Amazing Story of Uri Argov and Tourico Holidays (Part 2)

Tue, 04 May 2021 01:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to part 2 of 3 of this epic story! Hope you didn't miss the previous episode where Uri shared how he was forced to stat a business, and how he grew it to an extent that was making $50 million a year and built its own technology that enabled it within less than a year to grow from 15 million to 56 million!

Now in this second episode with Uri Argov, we're going to focus on the time when he's getting close to $200 million worth of revenue. He’ll share with us how that journey happened and what were the drivers and challenges of that phase of the company.

Here's what we covered on today's show...

The company's major challenges
Cashflow improvement
The formula to manage between what you owe and what people owe you
Overcoming crisis... again...
...and so much MORE

Connect with Uri here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uri-argov-016142134/

Don't forget to connect with me, Isar Meitis, too!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/isar.meitis/
Join my free Facebook Group, the e-tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneurs.of.the.e.tribe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isar-meitis-2a5320/
Website: https://bethestage.live/

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77 | Starting a Business in the Laundry Room and Growing It to a Billion $ Company, the Amazing Story of Uri Argov and Tourico Holidays (Part 1)

Tue, 04 May 2021 01:00:00 -0400

Love hearing an extraordinary story? Then let me give you one!

Our guest came to the U.S as an immigrant chasing a dream that turned into a nightmare. however, it forced him to start a business, that he grew into the largest company in its sector in the U.S, the third-largest in the world that reach a billion dollars in sales before the company sold!

This is the epic story of Uri Argov! His story is absolutely exceptional and there are many points to take from that story that's why I break this into three different segments.

As for today's segment - this is going to be from when he started from zero to $15 million.

Here's what we covered on today's show...

💥 The beginning - what brought Uri Argov to the U.S
💥 The million-dollar letter
💥 Uri's brochures story
💥 ...and so much MORE

Connect with Uri here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uri-argov-016142134/

Don't forget to connect with me, Isar Meitis, too!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/isar.meitis/
Join my free Facebook Group, the e-tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneurs.of.the.e.tribe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isar-meitis-2a5320/
Website: https://bethestage.live/

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76 | The 6 Factor You Need to Know in Order to Identify Your Ideal Clients and Target Them Effectively With Lisanne Murphy

Tue, 04 May 2021 01:00:00 -0400

Do you want to know how to earn money through paid ads?

Buckle up! This going to be exciting because my guest is one of the best people today in getting positive ROI on paid ads! She developed an incredible system that helps her clients clearly identify and target their ideal customer persona. If you want to clearly identify your ideal client, listen in and learn from the master herself - Lisanne Murphy!

Here's what we covered on today's show...

💥Lisanne Murphy's story - how did she get to run an ad agency
💥The 6 factors you need to identify and target your ideal client:
💥...and so much MORE

Connect with Lisanne here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/lisanne.murphy.3
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisanne-murphy/
Website: https://www.midastouchsocial.com/

75 | A Podcast Can Grow Your Business - a Step by Step Guide for Getting Started with Larry Roberts (Short Episode)

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

What is the most powerful publishing medium out there today, that allows you to grow your brand, your personal brand and grow your business?

If you asked me a few years ago, I wouldn't have answered this but actually, it's Podcasting and my guest today will tell you why!

He is Larry Roberts!

Here's what we covered on today's show...

💥How Larry Robert's get to where he is
💥How to start a podcast
💥Practical tips on how to run your own brand and grow your company
💥...and so much MORE

Connect with Larry here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/larrynroberts
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrynroberts/
Website: https://readilyrandom.com/

Don't forget to connect with me, Isar Meitis, too!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/isar.meitis/
Join my free Facebook Group, the e-tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneurs.of.the.e.tribe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isar-meitis-2a5320/
Website: https://bethestage.live/

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As always, I'll see you at the next one!

74 | Improve Your Income, Reduce Overhead, and Capitalize on Opportunities by Building the Right Team with Kris Ward

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

What do you call a group of interdependent individuals who work together towards a common goal?

Yes! A team!
There's no teamwork without a team. So today, my guest will teach you to build better teams so you can grow your business and be more effective and profitable.
She has a marketing agency for over 14 years, and now she's on this quest of helping people be more productive and more effective with their time for a better quality of life and be more successful at the business at the same time.

None other than Kris Ward!

Here's what we covered on today's show...

What brought Kris Ward to she is today
Why you need to build a team
How you can build your own team
How and where to find good employees
...and so much MORE

Connect with Kris here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/krisward.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriswardbuildyourteam/
Website: https://www.winthehourwintheday.com/

Don't forget to connect with me, Isar Meitis, too!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/isar.meitis/
Join my free Facebook Group, the e-tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneurs.of.the.e.tribe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isar-meitis-2a5320/
Website: https://bethestage.live/

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As always, I'll see you at the next one!

73 | 5 Steps to Evolve from Hiding in the Shadows to the Rock Star of Your Industry with Josh Cary

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Is your own fear holding you back from being the best version of yourself?

You are not alone! My guest struggled with this too! He even called himself a nobody and stayed as a hidden entrepreneur for over 20 years because he was afraid to come out of the shadows and do bigger things with his life.

But when he did, totally transformed all aspects of his life and career!

Now he is the voice in the face of the most exciting business podcasting event that exists out there today - PodMAX!

He's the MC in front of dozens of high-ranked business people and top podcasters. He is here with us to help everyone evolve from hiding in the shadows and to be a rock star of your industry!

Josh Cary is in the house! Welcome to the stage!

Here's what Josh and I covered on today's show...

💥Josh Cary's story
💥5 steps to evolve from hiding in the shadows

N - Name that emotion
O - Own that emotion
I - Identify that emotion
S - Sit with that emotion
E - Evolve into the person you've always been.

💥..and so much MORE

Connect with Josh here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/josh.cary.39
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-cary-4b2986a/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshcaryco/
Website: https://podmax.co/

Don't forget to connect with me, Isar Meitis, too!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/isar.meitis/
Join my free Facebook Group, the e-tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneurs.of.the.e.tribe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isar-meitis-2a5320/
Website: https://bethestage.live/

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As always, I'll see you at the next one!

72 | How to Create the Ultimate Online Event to Attract and Engage Your Target Audience with Erik Cabral

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Everyone loves a good online event, especially when we're social distancing (thanks, Covid!).

This is why I'm so excited to bring this next guest to your ears.

He's here to teach us how to create the ultimate online event to attract and engage your target audience and explode your business.

He is none other than the founder of that #1 podcasting, training, and networking event, PodMAX, as well as the founder of the multi-media agency, On-Air Brands.

Welcome to the BGA Stage….Erik Cabral!

Here's what Erik and I covered on today's show...

💥 Erik Cabral's story - what he has done that brought him to what he is today
💥 How to create an ultimate online event
💥 Checklist for a successful, engaging, and interesting event
💥..and so much MORE!

Connect with Erik here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/erikecabral
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikcabral/
Website: https://onairbrands.com/
PodMAX brings people together through podcasts and unique networking events. (Find us at our next one!) https://podmax.co/

Don't forget to connect with me, Isar Meitis, too!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/isar.meitis/
Join my free Facebook Group, the e-tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneurs.of.the.e.tribe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isar-meitis-2a5320/
Website: https://bethestage.live/

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As always, I'll see you at the next one!

71 | A Sales Guru's Playbook for How to Identify and Attract Your Ideal Client with Bill Crane

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Are you interested in increasing sales? Then you found the right episode!

Why? Because this episode is all about identifying and attracting your ideal client from the sales guru himself, Bill Crane!

Trust me, he’s the guy to know!

His live courses sell out every single time he hosts them and you are going to get his training for free in this podcast!

The sales guru himself - Bill Crane!

Connect with Bill here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/billcranenow
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billcranenow/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billcranenow/
Website: https://www.billcrane.com/

Don't forget to connect with me, Isar Meitis, too!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/isar.meitis/
Join my free Facebook Group, the e-tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneurs.of.the.e.tribe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isar-meitis-2a5320/
Website: https://bethestage.live/

As always, I'll see you at the next one!

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70 | The Most Effective Way to Shoot and Edit YouTube Videos with Amanda Horvath

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

We know that engagement skyrockets when a video is used.

Actually, 86% of marketers say video has helped them increase traffic to their website.

Pop Quiz: What is one of the most popular online video platforms where you can enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world?

Youtube, of course!

My newest guest, Amanda Horvath, she's a brilliant Youtuber! I have been personally following her for over a year now and her content is incredible.

She teaches people how to shoot videos and how to do it in the minimal amount of time and money possible.

Luckily for you (and me!) I got her to come on the show and teach us the most effective way to shoot and edit your YouTube videos!

Here's what we covered on today's show…

💥 Amanda Horvath's story - how she became a Youtuber
💥 Practical tips on shooting videos to promote a personal brand
💥 Skills you need to process raw data
💥 ..and so much MORE!

Connect with Amanda here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/horvathamanda6
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/horvathamanda/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/amandahorvath
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahvisions/
Website: https://amandahorvath.com/

Don't forget to connect with me, Isar Meitis, too!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/isar.meitis/
Join my free Facebook Group, the e-tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneurs.of.the.e.tribe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isar-meitis-2a5320/
Website: https://bethestage.live/

As always, I'll see you at the next one!

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69 | How to Tell Your Story to Grow Your Brand and Develop Authentic Connections with Donnie Boivin

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

How do I grow my brand?

This is the very question entrepreneurs struggle with everyday.

Want to become a champion and grow your brand? Then listen to this episode!

My special guest has been helping other people become success champions with badass brands.

He wrote a bestselling book and hosts one of the most successful entrepreneurship podcasts (go check out Success Champions on your favorite podcast platform)!

He first started his business in his laundry room and then turned it into a BILLION dollar business!

He came on the show just to help YOU learn how to tell your story, grow your brand, and develop authentic connections!

He’s the man behind the Bad-Ass Business Summit and a Bad-Ass Entrepreneur….let’s welcome the badass, himself, Donnie Boivin!

Here's what Donnie and I covered on today's show...

How to find your inner voice
How to tell the best story of your brand
How other people can connect with your brand
How to make people want to buy from you
..and so much MORE!

Connect with Donnie here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/donnie.boivin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/
Website: https://donnieboivin.com/success-champion-networking/

Don't forget to connect with me, Isar Meitis, too!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/isar.meitis/
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As always, I'll see you at the next one!

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68 | Welcome to the Business Growth Accelerator

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Announcing the Business Growth Accelerator!!!

Sun, 02 May 2021 23:00:00 -0400

this is the last episode of the e-tribe, but do not worry, I am not going anywhere. Actually, the opposite is true. I am taking this podcast to the next level. Starting tomorrow (May the 4th), I am relaunching this podcast and rebranding it as the Business Growth Accelerator. you do not have to look for it, it would be on your regular feed, taking the place of the e-tribe podcast. (as season 2).

Tomorrow's launch includes 10 amazing episodes with 10 incredible speakers. Each of the episodes hosts an expert guest on a specific aspect of business growth, sharing a very practical guide. each of those speakers has very successful conferences, courses and training programs which they sell for a lot of money for very many years, and you are getting it for free!!! These episodes are designed to maximize the value per minute and are only 10-15 minutes long. They are totally binge-worthy!

The goal of this relaunch is to allow me to bring you even more value and you can help. I have a simple request that will take you less than 5 minutes and makes a huge difference for me, and my ability to bring you even bigger guests. Please visit apple podcast, search for "business growth accelerator" and then do 4 simple things:

Rate the podcast - a 5 star would be nice ;-) but if you feel I do not deserve it, give me the review I deserve.
Write a review - tell me what you think and if you have anything to share with others about your experience while listening.
subscribe to the podcast so you do not miss any of the amazing future episodes (I have an amazing lineup already recorded... but I cannot share the secrets yet.
Download all the episodes of season 2 to your phone/computer.

It's less than 5 minutes, and it would mean the world to me if you do this on the day of the launch. Thank you!

but wait... there's more... an amazing bonus. 3 full-length episodes with a founder who started his business in the laundry room of a 2 bedroom apartment and grew it to a billion-dollar business that got sold as part of a huge international merger. It is an epic story, with amazing lessons for business and life.

I am rebranding the episode as part of the launch of my new business - Be The Stage. We help companies and organizations grow their business by helping them build meaningful relationships at scale, leveraging the power of a weekly online show. if you want to learn more, visit BeTheStage.live

67 | Content Strategy Best Practices for In-house and Outsourcing w/ Nikki Aliye

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Content strategy can have a huge impact on an organization’s ability to connect with the relevant stakeholders from its ecosystem. Creating content that resonates with your company’s target audience and builds awareness and trust around your brand, directly impacts business goals. Like many other aspects of the business, you have the option to include in-house and outsourced skills as part of your content marketing strategy.

I am so honored to interview Nikki Aliye. Nikki is a global director at Whaler, a tech-powered influencer company on a mission to Liberate the Creative Voice. They work with various types of companies from small businesses to some of the largest brands in the world.

Hear this EPIC conversation as we talk about how to create great content, how to work with creators and how does diversity and inclusion working through all of this to A) do the right thing and B) amplify your content.

Listen in as we break down the following topics:
🎙 Digital Marketing Best Practices
🎙 What Makes Great Content?
🎙 In-house Creative Content Marketing Tips
🎙 When Creating Content Prefer Quality over Quantity
🎙 How to Work with Influencers and Content Creators
🎙 and much more!

Don't miss out! Listen to this podcast episode with Nikki Aliye, and implement this guide to your business!

For more detailed information, read the guide here.

66 | Corporate Innovation 101: Learn from the Expert w/ Toot Shani

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Corporate innovation is a critical component of any long-term business strategy. If you are asking why is innovation important in business? It is since, without it, a company will not adapt to new market conditions and will slowly (or quickly in some cases), decline into bankruptcy.

Here is another interview with Toot Shani, she is a master of corporate innovations and the founder of the largest ecosystem for startups in Israel. She has been working with many international corporations that are seeking innovation and she has done this in various hats, in different organizations, in different places around the world with different sizes of companies for the past decade.

Hear this EPIC conversation as we discussed innovation challenges, innovative solutions, and powerful lessons from the expert herself Toot Shani.

Listen in as we break down the following topics:
🎙 What Is Corporate Innovation and Why Is It Important?
🎙 Challenges of Innovation
🎙 Options of Nurturing Innovation
🎙 5 phases of corporate innovation maturity
🎙 and much more!

Don't miss out! Listen to this podcast episode with Toot Shani, and implement this guide to your business!

For more detailed information, read the guide here.

65 | Steps for Effective Community Building w/ Chris Krimitsos

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400

A community is composed of a group of people with connections formed between them. They have something in common and they exchange ideas and mindsets for the benefit of the group.

I recently interviewed Chris Krimitsos, he's the founder and the spirit behind Podfest, which is the largest podcasting community in the world. Chris has years of experience in building communities.

Check this incredible conversation as he shares Steps for Effective Community Building.

Listen in as we break down the following topics:

🎙 4 Benefits of Community Building
🎙 Keys to a Strong, Engaged, and Proactive Community
🎙 How to Grow the Community
🎙 and much more!

Don't miss out! Listen to this podcast episode with Toot Shani, and implement this guide to start your business!

For more detailed information, read the guide here.

64 | How to Build a Start-Up Company: Mindset Lessons from the “Start-Up Nation” w/ Toot Shani

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0400

If you find yourself asking, how to build a start-up company? Know that you aren't alone. This is a scary and common question for aspiring business leaders across the globe. So is it doable? A resounding YES! That being said, having the right startup mindset or growth mindset especially when getting started plays a crucial part in the success of your future business.

Recently, I interviewed Toot Shani, an incredibly inspiring CEO and a co-founder of one of the largest ecosystem for startups in Israel. She has an unquenched passion for helping entrepreneurs through her scale-up program. She does this by first shifting their mindset from building products and technology, to building companies.

Listen in to this incredible conversation as she shares valuable startup mindsets that we can learn from Israel - the "Startup Nation".

Listen in as we break down the following topics:
🎙 The Mentality to 'Get Things Done'
🎙 The Passion-Driven Mentality
🎙 Embrace Growth Mentality Through Core Values Alignment
🎙 Look for a Growth Mentality When Hiring
🎙 and much more!

Don't miss out! Listen to this podcast episode with Toot Shani, and implement this guide to start your business!

For more detailed information, read the guide here.

63 | Content Creation Process: 6 Simple Steps for Exceptional Content w/ Isar Meitis

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0400

Content creation process is crucial to entrepreneurs. It can be a time-consuming process if you don’t have the right system in place. You have to give time and effort to create an exceptional content. Because content helps your brand stand out and, more often than not, generates amazing results.

But how would you create high-quality content?

Hence, I decided to create this article and podcast episode to help out through these 6 simple steps on how to make your content exceptional.

This podcast about Content Creation Process: 6 Simple Steps to Exceptional Content

Listen in as I break down the following topics:
🎙 Reasons Why You Should Create Content
🎙 The Four Barriers to Content Creation
🎙 6 Simple Steps to Make Exceptional Content
🎙 Best Tools for Content Creation
🎙 And so much more!

Don't miss out! Listen to this podcast episode in full and implement this guide to your business!

For more detailed information, read the guide here.

62 | Building Relationships in Business Through an Alchemy Network - Innovative Strategy Guide w/ Dov Gordon

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0400

The core of business growth is learning how to develop relationships and how to do it in an effective and efficient way that above all, comes off authentic. Business relationship is investment, it needs to be nurtured and more often than not, the profit business will naturally follow.

Dov Gordon is the Alchemist Entrepreneur. He’s considered the master of leveraging relationships and turning them into profit as the CEO and founder of his company Profitablerelationships.com

This interview is an Innovative Strategy Guide for Building Relationships in Business Through an Alchemy Network

Listen in as we break down the following topics:
🎙 What You Need Before You Scale Anything
🎙 Your Organization Needs DNA
🎙 Business Is Not Easy
🎙 Benefits of Building Your Own Alchemy Network
🎙 And so much more!

Don't miss out! Listen to this podcast episode in full and implement this guide to your business!

For more detailed information, read the guide here.

61 | DIY SEO - 5 things you must do to rank in 2021 with Gregg Gifford

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0500

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) can help businesses boost credibility, earn more traffic, and improve online visibility. It is a significant way to improve the overall experience of your target audience has with your brand.

I was honored to interview Greg Gifford who is a highly sought-after SEO expert, who regularly speaks at the biggest SEO conferences. He defines himself as an SEO nerd, and he is the VP of search at SearchLab.

His specialties include: Search Engine Optimization, Local SEO, Local Search Optimization, Social Media Marketing, E-mail Marketing, Web Analytics, Web Design, Graphic Design, and Photography.

This interview is a guide that will allow you to get an affordable SEO that achieves results.

Listen in as we break down the following topics:

🎙 DIY SEO starts with keyword research
🎙 Create a keywords' hierarchy for internal links
🎙 Leverage local SEO as part of your DIY SEO strategy
🎙 Write blog posts for SEO
🎙 Don't let other aspects of SEO mess up your DIY SEO strategy
🎙 And so much more!

Don't miss out! Listen to this podcast episode full of golden nuggets with Greg Gifford, and implement this guide to your business!

For more detailed information, read the guide here.

60 | How to use Google Analytics for making data-driven business decisions with Chris Mercer

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Google Analytics is a exceptionally great tool for any business as it gives you substantial data that you can apply to grow your business.

Recently I sat down with Chris "Mercer", a sought after expert in data tracking, marketing measurement, and data driven decision-making.

Mercer is the founder of measurementmarketing.io, where he provides multiple courses from beginner to advanced, and either done for you or done with you. He helps companies to really understand what's going on in their businesses, so they can make better decisions and grow their business.

In this interview, he shares us knowledge that will enable us to make data-driven decisions on how to grow our business in the most effective way.

Listen in as we break down the following topics:
🎙 Must Know about Google Analytics
🎙 The 5 UTM Parameters You Need to Measure Traffic
🎙 The Power of UTM Codes
🎙 The Smart Way to Track Parameters
🎙 Why You Shouldn't Collect Data in Order to Collect Data
🎙 How to Set up Goals for Your Website Using the ACE Model
🎙 Tools for Measurement
🎙 And so much more!

Don't miss out! Listen to this value-packed podcast episode with Chris "Mercer", and implement this guide to your business!

For more detailed information, read the guide here.

59 | Keys to a Successful Business During Covid-19 Pandemic with Jeffery Hayzlett

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 22:00:00 -0500

The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis impacting the lives of each person on the planet, but especially small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Recently I sat down with Jeffrey Hayzlett, a global business celebrity, who shared with us the golden keys to having a successful business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jeffrey Hayzlett is a keynote speaker, the best-selling author of multiple books, and has sold and bought more than 250 companies. He was the chief marketing officer of Kodak, during one of the most monumental points in their history. He is currently the chairman and CEO of the C-suite network.

In this interview, he shares with us his experiences of how he turned this pandemic into an opportunity to transform businesses.

Listen in as we break down the following topics:

🎙 Keys to a Successful Business During Challenging Times
🎙 How to Adapt and Change and The Need For Speed
🎙 Breaking Down Your Finances: Above the Line Vs. Below the Line
🎙 Cracking the Code on Business Spending
🎙 How to Be a Good Leader
🎙 How to Optimize Your Digital Relationships
🎙 And so much more!

Don't miss out! Listen to this value-packed podcast episode with Jeffrey Hayzlet, and implement his guide on how you can still have a successful business during pandemic!

For more detailed information, read the guide here.

58 | Attracting LinkedIn Followers To Help Grow Your Business w/ Cory Warfield

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

LinkedIn has many benefits to offer. It's much more than just a digital resume, portfolio, or a way to network with colleagues.

LinkedIn isn't your average social media platform. It is a powerful content marketing, networking, and lead generation tool.

Cory Warfield is a 20-year restaurant-industry veteran turned entrepreneur. He has been involved in helping all kinds of clients including executives, coaches, authors, job seekers, and others to help theme use LinkedIn to get more business by leveraging content creation in a strategic way.

In this interview, he shares with us his strategy on how we can attract more LinkedIn followers that will help us grow our business.

This episode covers the following topics:
🎙 Why should you use LinkedIn?
🎙 Why your job title shouldn’t be your LinkedIn headline
🎙 How to make your LinkedIn banner standout
🎙 How to improve your LinkedIn about section
🎙 What content strategy works best on LinkedIn
🎙 Best LinkedIn cadence for publishing content
🎙 Best LinkedIn tagging and hashtagging strategy
🎙 Simple strategy to gain followers on LinkedIn
🎙 Benefits of LinkedIn stories
🎙 And so much more!

Never miss a thing! Listen to this value packed episode with Cory Warfield, so you can implement his tips on your own LinkedIn account and grow your network!

For more detailed information, read the guide here.

57 | 7 Critical Questions To Overcome The Bottleneck In Business with Benjamin Friedman

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0500

All companies go through growing pains at different stages of their business growth, regardless of the industry you're in. The hurdles or "growing pains" might be small at first, but they pile up fast as your business accelerates.

Benjamin Friedman is an extraordinarily seasoned entrepreneur who's led to multiple startups to successful exits. He's the founder and CEO of Build Scale Grow, which supports passionate founders and leaders to activate their visions.

In this interview he answers the seven critical questions to help a company overcome the "growing pains" or bottleneck in your business:
🎙 When does a Business Need a CFO or COO?
🎙 How To Identify What’s Stunting Your Business Growth?
🎙 How To Eliminate Business Bottlenecks?
🎙 What Type of Support Networks Should You Have?
🎙 How Are Company Mindsets Shifting During COVID-19?
🎙 How Does Hiring An External Person Increase the Chance of Success?
🎙 What are the Benefits of Fractional Leadership?

Don't miss a thing! Listen to this value packed episode with Benjamin Friedman and implement his tips in your business today!

For more detailed information, read the guide here.

56 | How to find your calling and build a successful business around it with Terri Karjala

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Terri Karjala has a highly successful business. She spends 2-3 hours per month in that business. That's right, per MONTH. how is that possible? what do you need to do in order to get yourself to that position? This is precisely what Terri teaches the people she is coaching. And she is sharing many of her tips and tricks in this interview.

Practical systemized business efficiency and spirituality rarely mix. They are like oil and water. But what if you could combine them? wouldn't that be extremely powerful?

Terri is able to do exactly that - she is able to help others find what makes them happy and put them in their "zone". In addition, she is also very good at organizing and creating a business that is highly organized and effective. This rare combination makes her approach unique, and highly effective.

55 | Hire Talent based on culture fit and create a successful business with Chris Gannon

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Hiring and retaining top talent is one of the most critical factors that impact the success of a business or organization.

Chris Gannon is the founder of Captivate Talent. He has years of experience in finding, hiring, and retaining talent for a wide range of companies.

In this interview, he shares how to do it right. He explains:

How to identify what your business really needs?
How to write the right job description?
Where to look for talent?
What to focus on during an interview?
What should you do to retain talent in your company?

and much more!

54 | Starting a consulting business with no experience - the definitive guide with Erin Halper

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Starting a consulting business with no experience is definitely doable.

Erin Halper is the founder and CEO of Be The Upside. Her company provides training to people who want to run a successful consulting business. The Upside accelerator program and community helped numerous newbies to launch and grow successful consulting businesses.

This interview is an amazing guide for how to do it right. It is jam-packed with practical tips, which can be used as the baseline for any business.

Heads up - You would want to prepare pen and paper to take notes ;-)

You can also read the detailed written guide based on Erin's invaluable tips on the e-tribe website.

53 | Why personal growth counseling holds the keys to a successful business with Kieran Lenahan

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:00:00 -0500

If you are a business owner or a senior manager I am sure you asked yourself many times, what is the reason your business is not growing? Why are you working crazy hours and it achieves very little growth if any?

Kieran Lenahan is a unique kind of personal coach. In this fascinating interview he reveals that in most cases, the answer to these questions comes from within. It is less dependant on external circumstances and more on your perception of these circumstances.

In this interview, he shares which questions you need to ask yourself in order to find what is really stopping you and your business from growing. He also shares the framework, he uses with his clients to address these issues. His clients achieve growth and success while improving their work-life balance. Isn't it what we all want? Don't miss this practical and impactful interview.

52 | Profit first - a step-by-step guide for higher profitability in 2021 with Rocky Lalvani

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Profit First is a simple cash management process that transforms businesses from cash eating monsters to cash printing machines.

Sounds like snake-oil? I thought so too...

But after reading the book and interviewing Rocky Lalvani who is an expert in implementing the Profit First system, I learned the opposite is true. Profit First is :

Extremely simple to implement
Guarantees to generate profit for the business
Makes sure you get paid as a business owner
Verifies you have money to pay your taxes
Reduces business risk
Builds wealth over time
Gives business owners clarity on their business financials
Create almost no overhead (about 10 minutes per month)

Sounds too good to be true? IT'S NOT. Listen to this fascinating interview with Rocky Lalvani, and learn how you can implement it in your business.

Read the detailed step-by-step guide here.

51 | 2020 Most Impactful Episodes and my Personal Journey from 2020 to 2021

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 22:00:00 -0500

The e-tribe is celebrating the beginning of a new year, by reviewing the most impactful episodes of 2020.

We had amazing guests, and it was not easy picking out just some of them. That being said, the selected episodes stood out and provided the most amount of value. So if you only have time to binge 12 episodes rather than an entire year, this "best of 2020" list will be extremely helpful to you.

In the 2nd half of this episode I share my personal journey through 2020, and what are my plans for 2021.

The most impactful episodes of 2020 are:

In 2020 I launched a new business called Be The Stage together with Pablo Gonzales. 2 incredible interviews that helped me in my journey and created the opportunity to launch this amazing business are:

If you would like to learn more about my new business, visit https://bethestage.live/

Happy new year!!! have an amazing 2021!

50 | What is Brand Strategy? The 6 questions you need to ask! with Mark Stinson

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 22:00:00 -0500

Mark Stinson is a branding expert, and in this fascinating and fun interview he answers many critical questions related to branding:

What is brand strategy?
What 6 questions you need to answer to start your branding journey?
Why is branding important?
What is customer experience?
What tools and frameworks you can use to develop your brand?

and many more...

If you want your business to be more like Nike and less like "Joe's sporting goods" you need to prepare a pen and paper (or your laptop...), listen to this interview, and take notes!

For more information, visit the e-tribe website.

49 | Business process analysis and optimization ultimate guide with Matt Shields

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 22:00:00 -0500

Knowing how to document and optimize your company's processes sounds like a boring thing to do, but it yields amazing benefits, including:

Reduce business risk
Enable scaling the company
Guarantee consistency
Increase the company’s value
Allow you to sell the business when the time comes.

Matt Shields has a company that provides a business process optimization and digitalization service. He is an expert on business process optimization, and in this interview, he shares the benefits of the process, as well as how they do it (and deliver huge value to their clients).

Want a written step by step guide of the process? you can find it here

48 | How to leverage social media to drive leads to your business w/ Adam Schaeuble

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 23:00:00 -0500

IF YOU WANT TO PROMOTE A BUSINESS ON SOCIAL MEDIA, DON'T MISS THIS INTERVIEW!

Adam Schaeuble (pronounced Shy-Bli) is a brilliant digital and social media marketing guru. The amazing thing he admits to having no computer or tech skills (He defines himself as a recovering gym owner). And yet, he manages to run two grow amazing following and drive tons of engagement to 2 separate businesses from Instagram.

This interview is PURE GOLD packed with tons of practical tips on exactly what to do in order to:
1. Grow your audience in a none-salesy way
2. Truly connect with your audience
3. Drive leads to relevant landing pages
4. What you should and shouldn't offer while interacting with prospects
5. How to nurture relationships with your audience

You would also learn that MY MOM LISTENS TO ADAM'S PODCAST ;-)
Adam is energetic, funny, and incredibly knowledgable, which makes this interview one of the best!

47 | 7 personal success factors in business revealed by a successful entrepreneur with Sean Boyle

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Being successful means different things to different people. That being said, Many successful people hold many things in common. Understanding and adapting such success factors can dramatically increase your chances of becoming successful.

Sean Boyle is a young driven successful entrepreneur. In this inspiring interview, he shares his journey, and also the tools and mindsets which made him so successful at his young age.

46 | From good to great - 5 life changing lessons for business and life from Brian Bogert

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 22:00:00 -0500

Brian Bogert is a brilliant serial entrepreneur, and public speaker and a sought-after coach. In this fascinating interview, he shares his amazing personal story (he was run over by a truck as a kid...). Since this is how his personal story starts, it is clear why he teaches people how to embrace pain to avoid suffering.

He also shares practical and invaluable tips on what you need to do in order to grow a business.

We discuss many different aspects of growing a business, and Brian is amazing in explaining complex ideas in a way that is easy to follow and understand.

You can learn more on the e-tribe website

45 | How to dramatically improve your networking skills and grow your business with Frank Agin

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 22:00:00 -0500

Being good at networking WILL GROW YOUR BUSINESS. that's a fact!

However...
...Do you know that feeling when you walk into a "networking event" or a conference, or even a zoom call with many people. Did you ever feel like a fish out of water? Or even if you do feel uncomfortable, do you know what to do in order to open the door for a deeper conversation. One that can lead to a business opportunity?

Frank Agin, is a professional networker. He is the owner of a large national business networking group. He also teaches people how to network.

I personally believe that networking is the strongest currency of our time. Frank thinks it was always the case. Either way - it is critical to the success of your business.

In this interview, Frank shares many insights on many aspects of networking:

How to approach people?
How to create an initial connection?
What to say and not to say?
How to describe what you do in a way that would lead to referrals?

and much more!

The information in this interview can have an immediate and dramatic impact on your business!

44 | There are different roads to entrepreneurship! what is yours? with Mitch Beinhaker

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Mitch Beihaker is an entrepreneur and a Lawyer...he says he had no choice as a Jewish guy from NY ;-)

This is not your average podcast interview. Since both Mitch and I have been podcast hosts for a long time we interview each other. We share our personal stories and our road to entrepreneurship.

We also share the importance of consistent content creation for any business today, and what are some of our favorite tools and hacks.

It is a fun conversation with tons of great insights, from two successful entrepreneurs and content creators.

43 | Content is King - 5 musts for an authority content creator with the Biz-Broz

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 22:00:00 -0500

The Biz-bros and content repurposing gurus. They are working and have worked with some of the biggest content creators. M2M (Macro to Micro) methodology is brilliant!

This interview is jam-packed with practical tips on content creation, content repurposing, entrepreneurship, and good management. In addition, it is extremely funny.

You can read a detailed summary with additional research on the e-tribe website.

42 | From a successful alcoholic to a successful business owner - Keys to a healthy lifestyle and a successful career with Justin Balunsat

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 22:00:00 -0500

The same motivation, tools, dedication, commitment, and hard work that helped Justin Balunsat overcome his Alcohol addiction, also helped him become a successful entrepreneur.

Justin's entrepreneurial story and his amazing personal story are weaved together. Going from being blacked out on the street in NYC to quote: "living the life of his dreams" as a successful real estate investor, a teen coach, and a podcaster.

This interview is packed with lessons for starting and growing a business and for life in general!
Get even more information with detailed show notes and videos on the e-tribe website.

41 | Lessons learned from ditching the corporate world and starting the entrepreneurial journey just as COVID hit with Lee Cohn

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -0400

Leaving the corporate world and starting your own business is never easy.
Doing it after 30 years in the corporate world is much harder
Doing it and facing a global pandemic as soon as you get going - total nightmare!

But there are so many lessons to learn from such a scenario, that I was super excited when I had the opportunity to interview Lee Cohn, who just pulled this off.

How did he do that? check out the interview. we cover topics such as:

What should you consider before quitting your job to start a new business?
When is a good time to make the move?
What to do when things do not work out?
What is the role of networking in this process, and how you can expedite the networking process?

40 | Entrepreneurship training - 5 must-know tips for making 6 figures fast with Chris Thompson

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0400

Some students of this amazing entrepreneurship training program are making 6 figures during their university summer break.

This training program is so amazing because of the following - If you had to create the ultimate entrepreneurship education program, what would it include? The top components should be:

The goal must be that each graduate is a new business owner.
It must nurture an entrepreneurial mindset in the students.
The lesson plans would be hands-on. Meaning, it is focused on doing rather than learning theory.
Students need to be mentored and coached by graduates of the program.
The graduates should make money and be profitable immediately after the program.
The business model of the course should be that the course makes money only if the graduates make money (revenue sharing).

Sounds too good to be true, right? I agree, however, this is exactly what Student Works does.

In this amazing interview, Chris Thompson, the head coach of Student Works, shares the key aspects of what they teach, which helps their students be so successful.

39 | Why Live Video Should be at the Heart of Content Creation with Jim Beard

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Learn how Jim Beard, a content creation ninja, created a gameshow on Facebook live, and how he is leveraging it as the heart of his content machine.

Live video content is the king of content creation! This is not an opinion but a fact. There are many reasons why. The first is that it is the closest thing to face to face human interaction. And at the end of the day we create content to influence people.

The 2nd reason is that from one piece of live video content you can generate dozens of pieces of content that you can publish across multiple channels. And if you do this right, one day of content creation can give you enough content for an entire month.

But, there is more... if you find a way to make your content fun and not just interesting, you can touch people in a totally different level. An amazing example of out-of-the-box thinking on live video content is the Facebook live game show Xs and Os. This Show created and hosted by Jim Beard, involves top-notch digital marketers, it's fun, and it's an amazing content machine!

If you have any interest in content creation, this is the episode you do not want to miss!

38 | How to patent an idea, do and don't with patent attorney Russ Krejec

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -0400

Did you ever ask yourself if you should get a patent for something? a process, a product, a new design, etc? you probably know you should hire a law firm that specializes in patent law or patent attorney to file a patent application on your behalf.

But do you know what are the best practices of filing a patent? do you know what to do and what you should avoid?

In this interview, we speak with Russ Krajec who is an expert patent attorney. Russ has been an engineer and a patent agent, before becoming a patent attorney. Russ worked with startups, and large corporations like Microsoft, and he also provides patent insurance. He is the real deal, and has amazing knowledge on patents, and when or why you should file for one.

Read a detailed article with more great information on patents on the e-tribe website.

We cover topics such as:

Most patent lawyers get paid by the hour, and hence it's within their best interest to drag the process. How should you deal with that? what kind of a patent attorney should you look for? What is Russ doing differently?
In what scenarios should you file for a patent?
In what scenarios filing for a patent can hurt and potentially destroy your company?
How much does it cost to file for a patent?
When should you file for a patent
...and many more.

Russ also shares some of his favorite tools as a digital entrepreneur.

37 | Strategic thinking examples from a successful serial entrepreneur with Ally Wolodarsky

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -0400

Imagine this - 21-year-old entrepreneur, running a real-estate based business in NYC, without raising capital, and driving $1.2M in revenue in her first year in business.

Ally Wolodarky is a successful serial entrepreneur. She founded her company when she was 19. She developed a unique platform and business model which allowed her to accelerate the growth of small businesses. She was able to take small early-stage businesses and help them grow from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands in revenue within just a few months.

Her 2nd business as I mentioned was a real estate-based business in NYC, that she founded when she was 21.

And now she is the CEO of a tech startup that is revolutionizing the vacation rentals industry, and at the same time, trying to help the entire accommodation sector in the travel industry survive the COVID19 pandemic.

Sounds a little over the top?! just remember that in her first year in business when she was 21 she had more than a million dollars in revenue. Ally's ability to identify opportunities, think strategically, and take action is unparalleled.

So hit play, and get ready to take some notes, as the lessons learned from this interview can help any business and every entrepreneur.

36 | How to raise money for your startup or business, and how to partner with large corporates (with Stephen Socolof)

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 19:00:00 -0400

Raising money for your business is not easy.

Shows like Shark Tank make people feel that there is a good chance that 1 in every four businesses will be able to get a check from investors. The reality is that about 1% get funded.
So what can you do to increase your chances of raising funds from an investor? listen to this fascinating interview with Stephene Socolof.

Stephen has over 20 years of experience as an investor. He shares what he is looking for when he evaluates a business.
Stephen also shares what you should do if you do not have previous experience, and how can you overcome the lack of experience in the eyes of a potential investor.

In addition, Stephen is an expert in nurturing partnerships of startups with large corporations. he gives some practical tips for how you can find corporates who would be interested in investing in your business, and how to approach them.

35 | Get startup funding and business health check using a free AI tool with Adrian Deen

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 22:00:00 -0400

FIN - Funding Innovation Network is a NYC startup. FIN's goal is to help other startups be more successful, and they have created a very unique way to do so.

FIN is providing a marketplace and echo system which helps connect startups with various service providers and investors.

They created a simple process which serves all participants of the echo system:

A startup that wants to join, can take a free "business health test".
An AI-based process gives te startup a health score from 0-100. A higher score means the startup is ready for funding.
If the health score is too low, the system will provide a detailed breakdown of what should the startup improve, and suggest the relevant service providers, which can help them improve the score on areas in which they have a deficiency.
Once the startup receives a high enough score it will be presented as a portfolio opportunity to relevant investors on the platform.
The investors receive a detailed score analysis, which also includes the steps the startup took to improve their initial score. This saves investors a significant amount of resources in the due diligence process.

This interview with Adrian Deen, the founder and CEO of FIN, explains this new and promising process in detail. Check out FIN's website here.

Read the detailed article on the e-tribe website.

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34 | 4 types of entrepreneurs - which one are you and what does it mean?

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 21:00:00 -0400

There are 4 types of entrepreneurs. They are differentiated by what drives them to start a business. since they are driven by different things, they enjoy different benefits but are also exposed to different risks.

If you can identify which type of entrepreneur you are, you can become aware of the opportunities and risks, and increase your chances of growing a successful business.

So, what type of entrepreneur are you?

Passionate entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur out of necessity
DNA entrepreneur
Seasoned entrepreneur

33 | A successful serial entrepreneur shares her "secret" Business Process with Cheryl Herrick

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -0400

Cheryl Herrick is a successful entrepreneur who had been employing the same method to create a successful business in several industries. Among her achievements:

She built her own medical device company and grew it millions of dollars in sales
The automotive part company she was a part of was able to dramatically improve processes and significantly improve their bottom-line results.
Her organization which helps veterans handle PTSD is growing dramatically.
The startup she is leading is developing a new technology that enables manufacturing affordable houses, on-site and extremely fast.

She is using the same methodology in all of them. Cheryl is a human loving person. Everything she does revolves around providing people opportunities to better themselves and improve their life.
In this fun, inspiring and fascinating interview, she shares her core beliefs and her business methodology which allows her to create successful businesses wherever she turns.

32 | Career growth - How to harness positive attitude and continuous learning with Dawn Berry

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Many people set specific career goals for themselves, but in many cases, life get's in the way. Dwan Berry is not an exception.

Dawn finished her high education with a degree in counseling, but could not find a job in her professions. Instead, she became a factory employee for Chrysler. Following a bad car accident, she had to find a new place to live and a new profession, and she bought a local coffee shop. The only thing she knew about coffee shops, was that she liked coffee...

... And now she is a successful personal coach, helping single empty-nesters in their journey. Despite the hardships she faced, Dawn always stayed positive, always helped other people, and continued to learn new skills.

So what are Dawn's secrets to growth and success?

Dawn took a none-traditional approach to career development. Instead of chasing specific career goals she just did what was right for her. She let her heart guide her through different career paths. She also kept helping other people along the way. And she stayed positive.

31 | 10 keys to a successful business from a serial entrepreneur with Nathan Ruff

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Nathan Ruff started his first business when he was 12 years old, and he hasn't stopped since. He has an amazing view of business and of life.
This interview has the perfect mix of passion, a personal entrepreneurial journey, and lots of practical tools and tips.

30 | The strategic importance of networking to business growth with Noy Dancig

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400

29 | Advantages and disadvantages of franchising – a practical guide with Will Springer

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400

If you are considering starting your own business, or if you ever wondered what it would take to own a business, one interesting option is franchising.
Franchising has many pros and cons, and it's not for everyone and every situation. However, it is s great option for some people, who are looking for a well-structured option for starting and running a business.

Will Springer is a seasoned franchising business consultant. He helps people understand if franchising is right for them. he also helps them find the right franchise opportunity for their personality and situation.

In this detailed interview, Will shares everything you need to know about franchising.

You can also check the written summary on the e-tribe website.

28 | Virtual Assistant services - the ultimate guide with Valeria Inoscencio

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Virtual assistant services have been exploding in the past few years. If you are not using one, I am sure you heard about the concept and are curious about it. If you are using a VA, you are probably asking yourself if you are doing it in an optimal way.
In this great interview, Valeria Inoscencio, the founder of Virtual Assistant Services Now!, is sharing everything you need to know about virtual assistant services -

Who is it for?
What are the benefits?
How much does it cost?
What kind of commitment do you need to make?
Which services can virtual assistants provide

...and many more. Really - everything you need to know ;-)

Want more written information check out our written guide at the e-tribe website.

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27 | How new business growth strategies are leveraging networking generated content with Pablo Gonzalez

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 22:00:00 -0400

Traditional business growth strategies are based on high volume, low conversion, and aggressive selling. That being said, there is a new way to sell which is gathering momentum. Companies that are using this approach are able to grow their share of the market, through a combination of value creation, community development, and content repurposing.

It is a frictionless value-creating methodology, which grows companies existing market as well as develop alternative channels. It works for small businesses as well as large corporations. It works whether they are selling a product or service.

Learn more on the e-tribe website

Pablo Gonzales, AKA the chief executive connector brings 20 years of experience into his methodology. In this interview, he shares how his unique life experience led him to develop this growth framework. He also shares exactly what are the key components of the process, and how he is using it to help businesses grow without any traditional "sales" efforts.

26 | The Important of work life balance - how to achieve happiness and success with Cynthia Blackwell

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0400

The importance of work-life balance is undermined in our modern world. Many forces push us to have more focus on work and less focus on "life". Yet, many successful people manage to be successful and have a healthy work-life balance.

How is that possible? It's possible because they invest in themselves, and they develop healthy habits and priorities. In this fascinating interview with Cynthia Blackwell, she sheds light on many aspects of how to improve work-life balance. She also provides many actionable suggestions on how to invest in yourself in order to become happier and more successful.
Read the detailed notes and related links at the e-tribe website.

25 | Digital transformation guide - all the tools you need to run and grow your business

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

How to put the right technology tools in place that will save you time while capturing and converting more business. That is the question that so many startups and small businesses are asking themselves.
You can access the detailed written article with links to all the tools mentioned in the episode at the e-tribe website.

Small business management software tools can completely transform your business. So many small business and startup owners and managers struggle to set up the right automation tools to run their business more effectively. Having the right software tools in place can save you hours and even days every week. In a recent survey, 27% of US small-business owners said that their most significant challenge is either:

Attracting and targeting new customers and business opportunities, or
Keeping up with technology

This episode is dedicated to solving the joint underlying issue - how to put the right technology tools in place that will save you time while capturing and converting more business.

24 | How to drive business growth – a simple framework that guarantees real results with Adam King

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Driving business growth is hard. but it does not need to also be confusing and complicated. Adam King, is the CEO of "Think Like a Fish", a client catching marketing consultancy agency.

Adam created the Growth Accelerator Ecosystem. a detailed, scientific way to grow businesses. It focuses of 3 different levers: Creating Assets, Growing authority, and broadening alliances.

In this fascinating interview he shares the details of his framework, and why is it working. If you want more details and some free resources from Adam, visit the notes on the e-tribe website.

23 | Invaluable business tips from a CEO who's changing the world with Roei Ganzarski

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0400

Roei Ganzarski is the CEO of MagniX. MagniX and Roei are doing to the aviation world what Tesla and Elon Musk are doing to the automotive industry. They are literally changing the world.

In this fascinating and inspiring interview, Roei shares (with a lot of passions and a great sense of humor - how he became the CEO, what were his main challenges starting the company, how he invests in fostering the right culture for the company, and many other invaluable business tips.

Read more detailed notes and get access to all the resources mentioned in the interview.

22 | How to raise money? the perfect pitch deck guide by Carol Wick

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0400

Some people believe that raising money is an art. The reality is that its a combination of art and science. The good news is you can get better at the science and the art by following specific guidelines.

Carol Wick, the founder and CEO of Sharity, is an expert in the process of raising money. In Sharity, Carol's took her 25 years of experience in raising money and turned them into a blueprint. Carol uses her proven process to help other organizations raise money successfully.

Too many organizations try to raise money without following simple guidelines, and it decreases their chances of being successful. Carol focuses on nonprofit organizations, where her passion is and where the knowledge gap is greater. But her process and guidelines for raising money successfully work for any organization.
You can get access to all the resources mentioned and read some more information about Carol and how to raise money successfully - in this article.

21 | Small business SEO: 2020 ultimate guide with Matt Bertram

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0400

Only 30% of small businesses have an SEO strategy according to a recent survey by the Manifest. If you follow the guidelines in this Interview you can put yourself ahead of 70% of small businesses in Google’s search results. This means more traffic, higher awareness, and more sales.

Matt Bertram is an SEO and digital marketing ninja. He shares tools, processes, and terms you need to use in order to rank higher on google. Matt agrees that while SEO is the most elusive component of digital marketing. However, he emphasizes that SEO yields the best ROI over time, by far!

Get access to a detailed written SEO guide with links to all the tools mentioned in this interview and a few bonus tools as well

20 | The one branding and marketing strategy you MUST implement with Hernan Tagliani

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0400

Branding and marketing strategy needs to be updated and aligned with changes in the target audience. In the past decade, the US went through a dramatic shift in demographics. And yet, many companies, from small businesses to large corporates, did not update their branding and marketing strategy.

Some quick stats:
The Hispanic population grew by 32%. White population - only be 1%
Millennials are 25% Hispanic Baby Boomers are only 9% Hispanic

Hernan Tagliani is the founder and president of The Group Advertising. For the past 14 years, Hernan, and his agency has been assisting companies large and small to update their marketing strategy and tactics to address the Hispanic population.
Hernan is also the author of The Hispanic market for corporate America, and he is considered one of the top experts in the nation on this topic.

In this great interview, Hernan is sharing practical tips for how a company can create a multicultural branding and marketing strategy. He covers:

Marketing strategy steps
What are the steps of marketing research
Marketing strategy vs. marketing tactics
Importance of marketing strategy that is addressing the Hispanic population
He gives a multicultural marketing strategy example

You can read a detailed article summarizing this interview at the e-tribe's website.

This interview is highlighting a dramatic shift in the target audience for any business selling in the US. Hernan is sharing clear and simple ideas that can be implemented in order to address this growing component of the US population.

19 | 7 Keys to a successful business by a thriving entrepreneur with Melina Torrico

Mon, 25 May 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Mellina Torrico had her first baby and was fired shortly after. She decided she wants to spend more time with her baby. She had an idea that she new can work. And she chased it. In the process, she went through a personal separation and had to work 3 jobs, but she stuck with it.
Melina is now the CEO of the 3rd largest company in the nation in her field. In this amazing interview she shares her journey as a person, and as an entrepreneur. She does it in a very open and passionate way. She also shares the things that allowed her to overcome the hurdles and challenges she faced along the way. these are practical lessons learned anyone can implement in their business and personal lives.

Most entrepreneurs' path to success is challenging and full of obstacles. Many things impact an entrepreneur's chances of success, but several are critical: Passion, perseverance, planning, the right support team, overcoming fears, and networking.
We created a detailed article that summarises the keys to business success combining Melina's experience with other entrepreneurs. It's an invaluable read.

18 | Free website traffic – how to get started and scale with Alex Sanfilippo

Mon, 18 May 2020 02:00:00 -0400

How to get free website traffic - that is the question. Alex Sanfilippo, the CEO and founder of Creating A Brand, is a marketing guru. For over a decade, Alex has been helping companies grow their online presence.
In this conversation, Alex and I (Isar Meitis), explore how to initiate organic traffic to the website when you are getting started, which tools to use, how to automate some of the tasks. We are also discussing some more advanced content generation best practices that Alex uses.

Check out the detailed written article for more details and links to the tools.

17 | How to change your mindset - 7 life-changing tips for success from an inspiring blind entrepreneur with Isaac Lidsky

Mon, 11 May 2020 02:00:00 -0400

Want to change your mindset and live a fulfilling and successful life? - In this fascinating interview, Isaac Lidsky shares how to live your life with eyes wide open.

Isaac is an extremely successful entrepreneur, despite the fact he slowly lost his sight to a rare disease between the age of 13 to his early 20s.

Despite being blind, Isaac Lidsky has a remarkable list of achievements including graduating from Harvard with honors! Twice! He also has an incredibly successful TED talk, and he is a NY Times bestselling author.

Read a detailed article based on the interview and get access to notes and other resources.

16 | Business growth guru, Dwain Deville, reveals his process

Mon, 04 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Dwain Deville has been consulting to CEOs and leadership teams for 25 years. His average term of working with a company is 8 years, and he never signs contracts. It means one thing only – he brings value to his clients.

Dwain’s entire process is summarized in this interview and article. Dwain is an expert in developing business growth strategies that will achieve organic growth for the business.

Read the article which summarizes this interview and provides additional information and notes.

15 | How to start a business? 10 practical tips from a successful business owner with Oshrat Molayem

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400

If you ever considered starting a business, you know it is a scary career move. There are so many unknowns.

This article is based on an interview with Osh Molayem (her real name is Oshrat), who is the founder and CEO of Fit with Osh. She gives practical tips on how to start a business and grow it organically based on her successful journey.

Read the detailed article and get access to additional information based on thorough research.

14 | The top 15 FREE productivity apps, tools & tips for busy professionals

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Everyone is always looking for ways to increase productivity. Everyone also likes to save time and money.

This article is packed with FREE (or almost free) productivity apps, productivity software, productivity tools, and effective techniques and tips which can dramatically improve your work efficiency.

Check out the entire list + some extra goodies here.

13 | How to be successful in business the 8 steps ultimate guide. Based on the journey of two successful entrepreneurs

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400

How to be successful in business? To answer this question we explored the entrepreneurial journey of two successful entrepreneurs - Dr. Cannon Clifton, CEO, and Ryan Bridges, COO, of Kalypso Wellness. A company that was just an idea in Dr. Clifton’s head just a few years ago, and now already operates multiple successful clinics in the US.

Read the article and get the show notes

If you are considering starting a business, you can use this article as a guide in your path to success.

12 | Video marketing strategy - Youtube Vs. Facebook ultimate guide with Benjamin Kepner

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Video marketing is an important component of every digital marketing campaign. In a survey done by Social Media Examiner in 2019 - 71% of marketing experts said they are planning to do more video marketing in 2020.
In this episode, we interview Benjamin Kepner, the CEO of Global Social Media Marketing. He has been involved with social media marketing for over a decade.

Read the article with complete notes

We discuss YouTube Vs. Facebook for video marketing. What are the pros and cons of each of the platforms for specific campaign goals?
Benjamin also shares practical tips you can start using today to improve your ROI and drive success through video marketing on these 2 platforms. Towards the end, Benjamin shares some amazing advanced technics using chat-bot and automation.

If you have any interest in digital marketing or in growing your business - DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE!

11 | Hiring process expert reveals 5 critical components for long term hiring success with Dan Smolen

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hiring the right people is one of the most critical factors in the success of any organization.

Dan Smolen has been a recruiter (head hunter) for 20 years. In the past 2 years, he has been focusing on helping people do more meaningful work. In other words serving the (people seeking work, rather than the employers.

A detailed article summarizing this interview and adds additional information from other sources, and also includes all the show notes can be found here.

Dan's long and unique experience makes him an expert in the hiring process. Meaning, he knows how to hire people who will be successful and engaged in their new roles. Hence, benefiting the company and the employee.

Dan shares the best practices for a successful hiring process. It is a detailed overview that can change the way to hire and help you find the right talent.
Towards the end of the interview, we also discuss the long term impact of the coronavirus, and how it will accelerate changes that millennials are already driving in the workforce.

This Interview is a part of the e-tribe podcast series. The series is based on interviews with experts in entrepreneurship, business, and tech. The guests share invaluable information that can help other entrepreneurs and business professionals be more successful and happier.

10 | How do successful companies create products people love to use?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Creating habits around your product or service provide huge value and important competitive advantage. Companies like Google, Facebook, Slack, Twitter, all use this model.

Nir Eyal is the author of the best selling business book called Hooked - How to build habit-forming products. The book is considered a "must-read" in many silicon valley companies.
In this interview Nir shares the 4 steps of the Hooked model:

Triggers (external and later internal)
Action
Variable reward
Investment

Together we review how different types of companies (online B2B, Online B2C, and a brick and mortar local business) can implement the Hooked model and enjoy its benefits.
If you want to learn some of the secrets of the most successful companies out there - this interview is for you.

A detailed article summarizing this interview and adds additional information from other sources, and also includes all the show notes can be found here.

About Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal is Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, and he is considered a world expert on behavioral design. For those of you who do not know Nir, maybe you know about Hooked. Hooked is a yellow book that is in the MUST READ section of the library in every company in silicon valley. Nir is also the author of In-distract-ible (spelled with an I and an A, from the word distract). He sold two tech companies, and also taught at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Design School. This means to us common people, he has a deep understanding of what makes us all tick, and he teaches companies and individuals how to leverage this knowledge to achieve better business results and a better life.

9 | How to work in something that you are passionate about? 6 life changing tips from people who mastered it.

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400

If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life" (Marc Anthony).

While I do not totally agree with this statement, I do believe that working and making a living from something that you are passionate about has many benefits. But how do people get to a situation that they have a passion for their work?

It is a journey, with clear steps. If you want to get there (and most people should) listen to this fascinating conversation. Remo Eyal and I share the steps one needs to take in order to get to a situation in which your day job is aligned with your passion.

Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.

8 | How one small business went from almost bankrupt to a cash machine - the owner shares his secrets

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Almost every small business owner knows the feeling - you are working very hard 24/7, and you can barely pay the bills.

Fitness Experts was in the same situation. However, by using strategic thinking, Rich Hakman, the owner, was able to turn it around. He actually did a lot more than just turning it around. They are now charging the clients a lot more money.

They are collecting the money up-front. and they are extending the relationship with their clients and hence their Lifetime Value (LTV). Sounds impossible? I thought so too.

This amazing interview covers what they did and how they did it. If you are in a small business, aspiring to open one, or just want to learn solid business know-how, you do not want to miss this interview.

Get the detailed show notes here

7 | Online marketing strategies for local business – The 6 steps definitive guide to growing your business

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Interested in lead generation strategies? Want to know how to grow the customer base to a local business using Facebook ads? wondering what are the best online marketing tools for a small business right now? DO NOT MISS THIS INTERVIEW. In this interview, we go over the entire lead generation process. Ariana Hakman is sharing how they changed the business model of their business and added online marketing to completely turn the business around.

Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.
In the interview we cover:

The best lead generation channel for local businesses today
How to set up lead generation strategies
- How to grab people’s attention
- What to include in your ad copy
- How to design a lead generation landing page
How to leverage your thank you page to get the leads from the online lead generation process to meet with you in the real world.
What lead nurturing strategies you should use
And even which lead generation tools and online marketing tools to use in every step of the way.

6 | The BIG lie of small Business

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

How to grow your small business and reduce its chances of failing - actionable steps on how to get there, are the conclusion of this episode. We start by reviewing what online research would show as the top reason for why small businesses fail.

Then, we share real statistical information about small businesses in the US. We review important facts that impact many small businesses. Then we share what are the real issues which cause small businesses to fail. The end of the episode shares specific actions an entrepreneur can take to grow the business and reduce its chances of failing.

Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.

5 | Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 101 - the ultimate guide for understanding M&A

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

If you are an entrepreneur or a senior manager in a business, the thought of “can I sell my business?” or “how to sell my business?” has most likely crossed your mind. In this interview, we answer many mergers and acquisitions (M&A) questions, such as - what are the 10 steps of an M&A process? how can you start preparing today for a future M&A transaction? How to calculate your company's valuation? What can you do today, in order to increase the valuation of your business in the future?

Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.

Jon Molayem is the CEO and the founder of Acquivest, an M&A consultancy company from Florida. In this interview, he shares his vast knowledge on M&A. This is your opportunity to learn about a topic that is overlooked in too many businesses which causes them to leave a lot of money on the table.

4 | Digital marketing in a small business - how to achieve great results with limited resources

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Digital marketing is super competitive in any industry today. Digital marketing covers such a wide range of aspects and needs, which makes it very hard to do it right.

It becomes a lot harder when you are in charge of digital marketing in a small business with limited resources. And yet, David Yitzhaki and his small digital marketing team pushed Bookaway to a x4 YOY (Year Over Year) growth in 2019. How did they do it? In this interview, David gives a few practical tips which any marketer or manager can implement.

Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.

3 | 5 tips for Product development in a startup with limited resources (2020)

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Starting a startup company and developing a new technology product is a challenging task. There are so many things to consider, and there are always serious time and budget constraints. Omer Chehmer, is a seasoned product manager who left a senior product management position to join a startup. He is sharing challenges and solutions for new product development with limited resources.

Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.

2 | Starting a business – 6 tips for success from a serial founder of successful startups - with Nadav Solomon

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0500

Starting a new business is tough. Growing a business is tough. Nadav Solomon is a serial entrepreneur and is the founder and COO of Tabit. Tabit is an Israeli startup that provides a 360 degrees restaurant management solution.

In the interview, Nadav shares what he sees as key elements that you must have in order to build a successful company.

Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.

1 | 4 great Tips on starting a digital business from a CEO and a serial entrepreneur - With Noam Toister

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500

"Solve a problem you personally know" - Noam Toister, founded his 2nd company as a result of experiencing a problem while traveling in Southeast Asia.

He was able to test his idea using free tools, and generate strong cash flow from day 1. Based on this test he launched a successful travel company that provides services in more than 30 countries.

In this interview Noam shares what were his main challenges, and solutions and his tips for starting a business.

Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.