This week on the Big Picture Business Podcast, Rory and Dominica sit down with Rory's long time friend and business partner, the "Queen of Connections", Crystal Davis. Crystal is the author two books on purpose & confidence —who’s personally mentored over 1000’s of profitable Authors, Athletes, Coaches & Network Marketers—which include Mal Pugh, Tyler Weaver & Lauren Powers. She’s been featured in Total Prestige & Zensations Magazines, and on ABC, NBC, CBS & FOX, and has prod...
May 27, 2021•43 min•Ep. 37
Ever wondered what lead Dominica and Rory to where they are today? Well, it sure wasn't all sunshine and good times. In fact there has been more stupid events along the way than they care to admit! In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory share some of the stupid stuff they have done, so that you can learn from their mistakes and feel better about some of the life choices you've made. Find about the time Rory became a drug king pin, and the car accident that changed...
May 05, 2021•48 min•Ep. 36
What are non fungible tokens, also known as an NFT, and why does Mark Cuban think they are the next big thing? Mark Cuban got started collecting trading cards but now he’s collecting non fungible tokens and says that if he had to start all over, he would start with NFTs. In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory share some of the new and exciting things they are learning about non fungible tokens and how they are changing the world of collectibles. They let you know ...
Apr 21, 2021•32 min•Ep. 35
What do Oprah, Steve Jobs, J.K. Rowling, Bill Gates, and Jeff Bezos all have in common? They have all mastered The Power of Intuition. Ignoring your intuition can lead to many bad decisions and failures but when you learn how to use intuition to your advantage, you begin to make the right decisions and move your life forward in the right direction. In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Sunil Godse shares how the power of intuition changed his life. How he went from losing his life...
Apr 13, 2021•52 min•Ep. 34
Most people wondering how to hire a virtual assistant or how to find a virtual assistant are usually going about it the wrong way. They look for the cheapest options or for someone who focuses on just a single task. In today’s business world, we need people on our teams who understand our businesses and can help us grow while reducing our time working in the business. On this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Matthew Yahes shares why you should not just hire a Virtual Assistant, you s...
Mar 27, 2021•41 min•Ep. 33
Have you been asking yourself... How will the iOS 14 update impact my Facebook ads? Why are my Facebook ads not working? Or you’re wondering the real reason your Facebook ads are not converting. Maybe your Facebook ads stopped working and you just want to know how to make Facebook ads work again. Or you might have heard about the Facebook Ads iOS 14 update but don’t know what’s really going on and how Facebook has admitted defeat to Apple. Well, on this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcas...
Mar 16, 2021•52 min•Ep. 32
Mental health and wellbeing are topics that are too often pushed aside. We’ve got an overwhelming amount of to-do’s and responsibilities, and many times our own mental health and wellbeing needs go unmet. We forget what good mental health looks like, and our mental health problems persist to the detriment of our businesses and our families. Everything got amplified this past year. We're all feeling it... so why are we not talking about it? On this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, we ...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 31
Struggling to balance running your business with teaching your kids from home? Have you considered online tutoring for kids? Balance in business and life is a big issue these days and there are many strategies to help keep you focused on your business growth while ensuring your children receive the education they deserve. Online tutoring for kids is a business owner’s salvation. On this of The Big Picture Business Podcast, we speak with Lindsey Wander who is the founder of WorldWise tutoring. Wi...
Mar 03, 2021•35 min•Ep. 30
Have you ever bought an online course and got no results? Been told by an online marketing “guru” that all your dreams will come true as soon as you do this super-secret trick only they know about and are sharing with you “today only”? Maybe you’ve been in the online marketing world a little while but you’re overwhelmed because every 5 minutes some new “guru” comes along and tells you to do something else such as run Facebook ads, post 4 times a day on Instagram, send automated messages on Linke...
Feb 24, 2021•54 min•Ep. 29
Leadership is the bedrock that holds a business together. Yet, so few organizations take the time to actually grow leadership skills. Leaders aren’t born, they are grown and they need the right tools and the right feedback in order to take their leadership skills to the highest levels. With the world moving at such a fast pace and every position demanding results from day one, how are you supposed to develop into a great leader? On this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and R...
Feb 16, 2021•45 min•Ep. 28
Is Adam Sandler really a jerk? Many things are said about Adam Sandler but few actually get to know the real Adam. Luckily, our resident host, Rory Carruthers, was on set and in the movie Happy Gilmore with Adam Sandler, and in this exclusive interview, Rory shares the REAL behind the scenes stories. In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica interviews Rory as he shares his untold story of how he and Adam Sandler got hit with fake baseballs on the set of Happy Gilmore, how Ca...
Feb 09, 2021•39 min•Ep. 27
Accounting for e-commerce is one of the most misunderstood areas of business and one of the biggest opportunities to skyrocket your growth. Most e-commerce sellers on Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, and other platforms don’t realize that you have to pay taxes but more importantly that there are specialized e-commerce accountants who know exactly how to get you the biggest refund. In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory speak with The Perfect Accounting System Creator and Ec...
Feb 03, 2021•30 min•Ep. 26
Organic Marketing Is Dead. Someone had to say it and it might as well be us. Now before you call this clickbait, think about who are the people who keep saying organic marketing is the best way to build a business? Do they happen to be already well-known or successful? Yeah, that’s what we thought. On this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, we dive into how and when organic marketing really works when marketing online. We look at Organic Social Media Marketing, organic vs paid advertis...
Jan 26, 2021•58 min•Ep. 25
Are you struggling with how to get clients on Instagram? Getting LEGIT clients from Instagram requires only a few simple steps but they must be the RIGHT steps or people will go running for the hills. In this episode of the Big Picture Business Podcast, fitness and lifestyle business coaches Chris and Eric Martinez break down their process on how to land clients on Instagram in 2021, how to get more clients through Instagram, and how to get coaching clients on Instagram. Knowing the ways to get ...
Jan 19, 2021•35 min•Ep. 24
Did Kenny Chesney steal our song? On May 1, 2020, Kenny Chesney released a song and an album titled Here and Now . On May 6, 2013, almost 7 years exactly before that we, Dominica and Rory, released our top 100 song and album both titled, you guessed it, Here and Now . It’s a great story and we share a comparison of the two songs and let you decide if he stole our song or not, but more importantly we discuss intellectual property rights in music and business so that you know what you can do if yo...
Jan 12, 2021•53 min•Ep. 23
Want to retire early? How about monetize your gifts? Get unstuck in your business? All this and more is possible when you have a pathway to profit. If you’ve been struggling to put all the pieces together in your business then implementing the right strategic plan will give you the clarity to move forward with confidence and focus. In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory invited Dana and David Hagstrom to show you how to create your own pathway to profit so you can...
Jan 05, 2021•50 min•Ep. 22
Are you wondering how to make money right now? Starting an online business is one of the best ways to get income flowing. But how do you get started? What are real opportunities and what are scams? How do you get customers? If you’ve been lost in a sea of confusion then prepare to get clarity so you can get your business off the ground. In this episode of the Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory look at all the opportunities for starting an online business. They show you how to get st...
Dec 29, 2020•39 min•Ep. 21
Do you have a brand? You better believe it! Even if you’ve never developed your brand, you have one and it either tells your prospective customers exactly who you are and what your business can do for them or it leaves them in the dark. In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory show you how to create your personal brand using strategies they have taught their private clients. They look at the art and science of branding and how you can apply storytelling and psycholo...
Dec 22, 2020•59 min•Ep. 20
What are Life Hacks? Life Hacks are simple and clever tips, techniques, or shortcuts that make tasks easier. By tweaking things you already do in your daily life and business, you can accomplish more and save time and money. Following these tips will help push you down the path to success and improve your lifestyle. In this 2nd part of the Life Hacks series of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory share more of their biggest hacks in life and business. This episode starts right off...
Dec 15, 2020•48 min•Ep. 19
Have you found yourself overwhelmed by the crippling amount of “must do’s” in your life? Are you looking for some simple and easy life hacks to get things done quickly while saving time and money? Don’t fret, help is on the way! You’re about to discover practical life hacks that make your life so much easier. In part 1 of this 2 part episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory share some of their biggest hacks in life and business. This episode gives you NEW METHODS that may s...
Dec 08, 2020•39 min•Ep. 18
Online scams are rampant. You could call them the second biggest pandemic in the world today. In fact, 1 in 10 adults in the US fall victim to a scam or fraud every year (that’s over 25 million people if you’re doing the math). What’s even crazier is that scams cost the world $5.127 Trillion each year. Why are the scammers getting away with stealing your money and what can you do about it? That’s what this episode of the Big Picture Business Podcast is all about. Dominica and Rory pull back the ...
Dec 01, 2020•50 min•Ep. 17
Mistakes are going to happen in business – so how do you handle them? The customer is not always right but in some cases, they are. And as a business owner, you need to step up. An apology isn’t just saying “sorry”. There’s a true art to doing it right. In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory rip off the bandaid and share the mistakes they have made in their businesses. Then they dive deep into what to do when you make a mistake in your business and how to fix it p...
Nov 24, 2020•38 min•Ep. 16
Are you constantly frustrated by a product or service? Do you wish there was a solution? What if YOU were the one to solve this issue? You may have your million dollar idea sitting right under your nose. In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory show you how to build a business to solve your own problem. Plus they cover how to ensure you have a viable idea, how to act on it, and how to use your story of solving your problem to solve other people’s problems. "If you d...
Nov 17, 2020•36 min•Ep. 15
Are you spending so much money trying to get new clients that you wonder if it’s even worth being in business? Does the thought of spending huge chunks of cash on acquiring clients make you want to hurl? If so, then know this. You can get clients for free but you’ve got to have the right systems and strategies in place. In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory show you how to build the right systems around the right strategies so you can get your money for nothin’ a...
Nov 10, 2020•38 min•Ep. 14
Have you been longing to leave your day job and start a business based around your passion? If you’ve been asking yourself when you should make the transition, how you can do it seamlessly, and how you can hold yourself accountable when starting out then this episode is for you. In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory discuss making the transition from employee to business owner. They cover topics such as dealing with uncertainty, prioritization in your business, a...
Oct 28, 2020•42 min•Ep. 13
Does success mean a life of freedom or more responsibility? Is “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems” an accurate description of success? Defining success for you is what ensures you achieve the success you desire not someone else’s version of success. In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory explore the ideas of personal success, managing money with the future in mind, taking action, and helping others in their time of need. “Regardless of what is happening in your life or how ...
Oct 21, 2020•56 min•Ep. 12
Are you utilizing Calls To Action effectively in your marketing and sales messages? Knowing how and when to use calls to action in your business can be the difference between making the sale or having the client disappear quicker than David Copperfield. In this episode of the Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory dive deep into all aspects of calls to action along with some advanced learning strategies, testing methodologies, and adapting your marketing based on analytical results. "It...
Oct 14, 2020•58 min•Ep. 11
In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica and Rory are joined by successful businesswoman Franchesca Duval. Franchesca runs Alchemist Farm and Garden and is set on using her company to not only make money but to work toward bettering the global environment. She educates others about the problems our world is facing and how we can go about making changes in our lives to slow or reverse these issues. In this episode, the conversation explores having support when starting up a b...
Oct 07, 2020•56 min•Ep. 10
In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica Lumazar and Rory Carruthers go over the 5 Keys to Business Growth. These topics range from setting a clear strategy and plan in place to maintaining a positive company culture all the way to returning to the basics of what you know as a business owner. To get a bonus key point, make sure to listen all the way to the end of the podcast to gain some extra inside knowledge from Dominica herself. This episode of the podcast is for all the...
Oct 03, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 9
In this episode of The Big Picture Business Podcast, Dominica Lumazar and Rory Carruthers welcome the show’s second guest, Doland White. Doland White is a very successful consultant in the business world and has taken on the role of CEO in multiple businesses for over 30 years. He also works alongside Rory in running a webinar service and business. This episode focuses on a number of topics, such as developing a business culture, how to adapt yourself, how to set your business boundaries, and ho...
Sep 30, 2020•45 min•Ep. 8
