It’s fair to say that all of us want to become more successful. Whether it is gracing the cover of Forbes magazine, getting that raise to upgrade our homes, or simply obtaining more recognition at work, we are often driven by these future visions of ourselves. But having said this, the road to success is often rocky. It’s never a hockey stick line up and to the right. Rather, there are twists and turns—all of which challenge us and question whether we truly want our goals. However, what if there...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min
For as much as we love video marketing at Dubb, one of the most powerful ways to promote your personal and business brand is through a book. Whether it is an ebook or physical book, publishing a book can unlock a tremendous amount of opportunities—both financial and otherwise. But having said this, the actual process of publishing a book can be difficult. There are many things to consider, like the specific topic of your book, whether you should self-publish or find a publisher, and how you are ...
Feb 14, 2020•31 min
Whether you run your own startup or are trying to convert more prospects to meet your sales goals, you will want to spend time perfecting your sales skills. Being able to persuasively and confidently pitch your product or service can take your career to the next level. Moreover, it can help your business overcome its rivals and obtain more market share. But while we all know we should improve our sales skills, it can be difficult to find the time to improve. We’d like to help spark some ideas by...
Feb 11, 2020•59 min
Let’s face it: the business world is competitive. Today, everyone from the solo entrepreneur in her garage to the largest companies is competing for market share. Even if you aren’t a naturally competitive person, you’ll need to strategize and think of ways that your business can win, whether that is obtaining that key growth metric or stellar customer service scores. To learn more about winning in business, we’re proud to share our conversation with Yvette Owo. After focusing on business strate...
Feb 10, 2020•59 min
At Dubb, we see plenty of entrepreneurs and marketing professionals who use the power of video marketing in unique ways. The beauty of video marketing is that there are essentially no rules. So long as you are consistently providing high-value content to your audience, you will start to get much closer to your marketing goals. As an illustration of this, we are happy to share this discussion with Jason Duncan. Jason is the founder of Energy Lighting Services, which is a lighting and electrical s...
Feb 10, 2020•51 min
Listen to this podcast to learn how to author and publish a book! Want to learn more from Rhett Power? The story continues at dubb.com . Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c Chat with us on social media: Dubb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dubbapp Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dubb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dubbapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dubbapp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/dubbapp Ruben Dua Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubendua Linkedin: ht...
Feb 07, 2020•27 min
Let’s face it: life at its core is about sales. Whether we are selling our product or service to a prospect or selling an idea to a spouse or partner, persuasion is at the core of our everyday life. And while we may think we are a good salesperson at heart or have picked up some effective sales skills, there is always more to learn. In this episode of Connection Loop , we wanted to bring you insights from a true sales master. His name is Terry Lancaster and he is a renowned social sales speaker ...
Feb 06, 2020•50 min
For the past number of decades, companies of all shapes and sizes have been focused on maximizing shareholder value. While this has brought them success to this point, we are now living in a world where companies need to move past profits and focus on the larger influence they are having on the world. To better understand this monumental decision, we are delighted to share insights from Ryan McCarty. Ryan is an internationally renowned speaker who developed a Culture of Good movement. The moveme...
Feb 03, 2020•18 min
If we are ambitious or work in high-pressure jobs, it is all too easy to lose a lack of balance in our lives. Work needs to get done and bosses or clients expect our work to be top-notch—even if we are exhausted. From there, it is easy to burn out, become dissatisfied, or get the sensation that there is no way out. Our guest for this episode of Connection Loop makes it his mission to help attorneys who are looking for clarity and fulfillment. His name is Rudhir Krishtel and he helps lawyers find...
Jan 28, 2020•59 min
For as much as we want to focus on the skills and technical talent we need to accomplish our goals, there is another part of the equation that is equally as important. Our thoughts and attitude toward our professional and personal goals play a huge part in determining whether we actually reach those goals. No matter what we want to accomplish, it is worth our time to explore how we can leverage the power of optimal thinking and remove the mental barriers that are holding us back. In this episode...
Jan 24, 2020•52 min
We have a treat for you. In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua speaks with Tony Blauer. Tony has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combative industry for over forty years. He is the founder of Blauer Tactical Systems, which is one of the world’s leading consulting companies specializing in performance psychology, personal safety, and more. He is also the host of the Know Fear podcast. Some of the topics discussed in this episode include Tony’s ori...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 22 min
In this episode of Connection Loop, Ruben Dua speaks with David Ronald Alto about the power of LinkedIn. David took a leap of faith and founded AltoAdvance, which is a business consulting firm that mentors and advances business leaders. He credits much of his success—including the courage to leave his job and pursue his passion—to LinkedIn. In his conversation with Ruben, David discusses topics like his initial work mentoring and training other LinkedIn users, some of his favorite tactical advic...
Jan 07, 2020•24 min
Joshua has built a career on finding ways to gain success for a larger cause. His goal is not to receive credit for the work he does, rather empower others to gain success through personal development, better business communication, and an improved sales culture. He speaks through the stream of consciousness and offers wisdom bombs that could benefit us all. if you want to go from an owner to a success story, a manager to a leader or dissatisfied to empowered, listen to this full podcast here. O...
Dec 26, 2019•50 min
Did you know that the vast majority of issues that we have interpersonally, and in the workplace can be traced back to childhood trauma? Violet Rainwater is on a massively important purpose. Her realization years ago was that so many of us suffer from childhood trauma, and as a result, we have become terribly limited in reaching our true potential. The problem is that most people don't talk about this in the workplace. We focus on our reactions, the limitation of resources, egos, and mostly supe...
Dec 17, 2019•56 min
David Beckett did not win Time's person of the year like Greta Thornburg, nor did he deliver a Ted Talk on how to save the planet at age 14 like Boyan Slat. David is not trying to combat climate change or clean our oceans... What he is doing is helping people to gain the skills and confidence to accomplish any vision they have. David is a public speaking and pitch coach. The best thinkers, innovators, and visionaries all have something in common. They are great presenters. Think about Bill Gates...
Dec 13, 2019•51 min
Boom! Joe Apfelbaum is always on the run. Why? Because he's a hustler, because he's a motivator, because he's an agency owner, and because it's his mission to help people to grow their business. Joe is no stranger to pushing the limits and doing things differently. He's a professional speaker, trained emcee, workshop leader, Google certified trainer and B2B marketing expert. His goals are somewhat audacious, but with his self-accountability, constant focus on creating educational content and alw...
Dec 10, 2019•27 min
Some people like Cher Jones just get it. Cher started her career in broadcast journalism. In fact, she studied it in college. Since then, she has quickly gained success as a journalist, personality, host, creator, and consultant. Cher was an early adopter of live video and started her shit first show in 2013. She realized-early on-that many people suffer from a problem. A big problem. People often have a story to tell them and the channels on which to tell it, but never click record. Cher has wo...
Dec 06, 2019•54 min
Linh Podetti is no stranger to struggle, growing up fast and learning things the hard way. As a child of immigrant parents from Vietnam, there were always high expectations and standards of how she was supposed to be and what she was supposed to do in her life. Her standards were high because it was probably abundantly clear that she had great potential and a great calling. Though she had early plans of paving her own road and doing things her way, her life plans were altered when she became a s...
Dec 05, 2019•44 min
Jonaed Iqbal went to Columbia University and received a master's degree in actuarial science. But he has dedicated his life and career to helping people without college degrees. There used to be a stigma about not having a college degree and attempting to get a stable and growing position in corporate America. That has all changed. Now, with the power of self-learning experience, dedication, and networking, everyone has an opportunity to climb the corporate ladder or even make their own. Some of...
Nov 29, 2019•55 min
Spencer Huang has written only 4 articles on LinkedIn, yet has received over 100K likes and thousands of comments. Why? He’s about being people-centric and he believes in customer empathy. This topic is one of the most important ones in the business world today. Just look at a few of the major news headlines right now. Companies, brands, leaders of all shapes and sizes are getting “corrected” for making the mistake of people their own or “shareholder” value first. Spencer and I discussed the imp...
Nov 29, 2019•45 min
Are you looking to decrease unhappiness, stress, and anxiety from your life? Simi Arora went through many struggles early in her life, including moving across the globe, going through a divorce and having to reinvent her career when few believed in her. But this struggle was not endured in vain. She has since been able to make a mark in the business world as a balanced east-meets-west life coach and influencer. In fact, she coined the term “unshakeable happiness” which is rooted in a mindset, fr...
Nov 21, 2019•56 min
In this episode of Dubb’s Connection Loop Podcast, we speak to an expert. Kim Orlesky has spent her entire career as a sales leader. Importantly, she has done a phenomenal job evolving as a communicator, business person, and closer. She brings a very diverse background to her role as a coach and consultant for B2B sales-focused organizations. But she’s not only about business, but she has also traveled the world, and on her journey, she has picked up some of the most interesting intangible tips ...
Nov 14, 2019•51 min
In this episode, we go on a deep dive with Brian Schulman of VoiceYouVibe. He was born a baby of only 1.5 pounds. In his early childhood, he was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome and underwent bullying in school. Once he found his voice, his creativity and his confidence to express himself, he realized he had tremendous potential. Now, in his own words, he is very comfortable being uncomfortable. He has become a leader in his community and an inspiration to so many people that want to leverage ...
Nov 11, 2019•1 hr 37 min
In this episode of the Connection Loop podcast, Ruben Dua discusses branding with Alexis Schomer. Alexis is the CEO of Simply Branded , an innovative digital marketing agency that uses proven methods to help businesses grow. She is also the co-founder and COO and Expy Health , which is a health-tech startup that helps patients prepare for and recover from orthopedic surgery while improving clinical efficiency through remote monitoring and personalized care. In her conversation with Ruben, Alexis...
Oct 31, 2019•34 min
This episode of Connection Loop features an enlightening conversation with Gina Schreck, the President, and CEO of SocialKNX . SocialKNX is a marketing firm that helps organizations use social media tools to connect with their communities and build businesses. In her conversation with Dubb founder, Ruben Dua, Gina shares her thoughts on her life as an entrepreneur, how companies can use video to connect with their followers online, the power of personalization, and tips for listeners who are thi...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 8 min
In this episode of Connection Loop, we explore content creation lessons with Jeff Bradbury, the founder, and creator of the TeacherCast Educational Network. The TeacherCast Educational Network connects edtech companies with educators so that schools can infuse technology at their highest levels. Topics discussed in this episode include Jeff’s insights from recording nearly 1,000 podcasts, why podcasters should edit their own shows, Jeff’s impressions from completing a TED Talk, why we shouldn’t ...
Oct 29, 2019•47 min
In this podcast, we discuss the ins and outs of marketing technology, the eco-system behind it, and a great origin story. Learn some best practices on setting up, optimizing and scaling your automated marketing campaigns from some of the industry's leading experts. The story continues on Dubb.com . Chat with us on social media: Dubb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dubbapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dubbapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dubbapp Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/comp...
Oct 22, 2019•38 min
Listen to this podcast to hear seriously valuable advice from a CEO, business coach, best-selling author, Forbes columnist, LinkedIn live host, Rhett Power. In this conversation, we go deep on discussing Rhett’s evolution as an entrepreneur, a family man and a visionary. His background is nothing but nonlinear. He started a toy company almost by accident and went on to produce some of the most popular, innovative and educational toy products in the world. After exiting his company, Wild Creation...
Oct 21, 2019•35 min
In this podcast learn how data, video, and reinvention can help turn career and industry around. With Steven Cooley, we explore topics of next-generation technology and communication methods to increase transparency, drive sales, and have fun doing so. The story continues on Dubb.com . Chat with us on social media: Dubb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dubbapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dubbapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dubbapp Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dubb/ You...
Oct 16, 2019•24 min
Listen to this podcast to learn how Marisa Portuondo's fast-growing law firm, Portuondo Law Firm, PA leverages video communication, personalization, and smart project management to grow the business. Also, learn some critical legal tips on how to protect yourself and your business. The story continues on Dubb.com . Chat with us on social media: Dubb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dubbapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dubbapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dubbapp Linkedin: https://www....
Oct 09, 2019•53 min