Are you looking for a better way to do business on LinkedIn ? If so, you are going to love this episode of Connection Loop . Here, Ruben Dua spoke with Troy Hipolito on how to use LinkedIn to grow and scale your business. Some of the insights that you will hear in this episode include the following: There is a good amount of noise on LinkedIn. As LinkedIn users, you have undoubtedly seen floods of messages bombarding your inbox. That being said, the fact that there is noise on the platform leave...
Nov 09, 2020•25 min
In this episode of Connection Loop , we are going to take a deep dive into building a healthy remote work culture. This has become especially prevalent amidst Covid-19 , but having a healthy remote work culture will be vital even after this global pandemic concludes. To discuss remote work cultures, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Brittinay Lenhart . Topics and insights discussed include the following: 360-degree feedback is a really important part of building a healthy remote work culture....
Nov 05, 2020•29 min
LinkedIn is a fantastic platform to build connections and generate new business. Yet the actual act of being an influence on LinkedIn is often easier said than done. In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua spoke with String Nguyen about being an influence on LinkedIn. Among the insights that you will hear in this episode include the following: Professionals have become content creators on LinkedIn. This is because professionals are already doing this with things like books an...
Nov 04, 2020•27 min
Realtors are always thinking of ways to find new clients. That being said, what if there was a way to find a significant amount of clients from YouTube? In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua spoke with Karin Carr about finding prospects on one of the world’s most popular websites. Some of the insights and thoughts that you will hear in this episode include the following: There is significant value in experimentation. When a new platform (like YouTube) comes out, it is worth...
Nov 03, 2020•24 min
In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sits down with Julie Hruska to discuss how we can all create successful habits. By being diligent about habit formation and sticking with those habits, we can create the lives that we have always envisioned. Some of the insights that you’ll hear in this episode include the following: It’s easy to think about career goals and personal goals being separate, but everything is intertwined. It is all encompassed in one life. Because of this,...
Nov 03, 2020•34 min
There are plenty of digital tools that can accelerate the growth of your business. That being said, identifying the best way to use those digital tools can be much more difficult. In this episode of Connection Loop , Ruben Dua spoke with James Jacobi to discuss digital tools and strategy. You will hear plenty of insights in this episode, including the following: Businesses need to adapt in the wake of uncertainty. Covid-19 has been one of the most uncertain events in decades, yet businesses have...
Nov 02, 2020•27 min
Are you trying to find ways to save time and be productive? In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua spoke with Timothy DeJesus about time management and the business of time. In this episode, you will learn many different insights, including: You don’t have to settle for one job or one way to make money throughout your career. There are plenty of other creative opportunities where you can make more money in less time. Thinking about your own mortality, while it may seem dark,...
Nov 02, 2020•39 min
For this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sits down with Laxman Papineni to discuss all things outbound sales. Specifically, in this episode, you will hear many helpful insights on setting up an outbound sales effort, including the following: We’re living in an age where everything is human. In other words, people want to buy from people. You can’t just be active on email. You need to have a presence on social networks, text messages, video emails, and more. Take five minutes ...
Oct 28, 2020•30 min
In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sits down with Andy Foote to talk about advanced strategies that you can leverage on LinkedIn. Some of the many insights that are shared in this episode include: While it may seem like a good idea, overly focusing on your language and vocabulary can harm your LinkedIn posts. You certainly want to use proper grammar and avoid any unnecessary errors, but don’t hesitate to write how you speak. Also, don’t hesitate to share real-life exampl...
Oct 28, 2020•33 min
Are you looking for helpful tips on becoming a better entrepreneur? In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua discusses this topic with Antoni Tzavelas . You will hear a wide variety of tips and strategies in this episode, including the following: Having a learning mindset is absolutely critical for success as an entrepreneur. It’s also critical even if you aren’t starting your own company. Being a lifelong learner, you’ll be able to identify new opportunities and overcome stub...
Oct 28, 2020•35 min
In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua discusses burnout with Davida Ginter . Some insights that you’ll hear in this conversation include the following: Burnout means many different things. It can be everything from feeling weeks upon weeks of workplace stress to spending too much time in front of screens. Recognize that there is not a narrow definition of burnout and that you may, in fact, be experiencing burnout right now. While many people think that burning out is a sign...
Oct 27, 2020•24 min
Looking for a way to get more work-life balance while maintaining your sales job? In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sits down with Gino Donati to discuss remote sales for life. Some of the many insights that you’ll gather in this episode include: If you are an inside salesperson, it is almost irrelevant where you work. If you have the same tool stack and training as your colleagues that are located in the office, you can be an efficient fully-remote salesperson. Busines...
Oct 26, 2020•34 min
In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sits down with Jody Padar . Ruben and Jody discuss Jody’s journey on LinkedIn and how she has amassed a huge following as “the Radical CPA.” Insights shared in this episode include the following: Seemingly “boring” topics or domains can attract huge audiences. While accounting on the surface may not seem like the most exciting field, Jody’s work shows that there is a large audience for it. Therefore, don’t let your “boring” field get in...
Oct 26, 2020•28 min
In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sits down with Chris Lusk . Chris and Ruben share their thoughts on automation and how you can properly leverage automation in social media and your business. Some of the insights and ideas that you’ll hear in this episode include: While you can automate certain menial tasks, you cannot automate connections. You can’t automate things like empathy and genuineness. Because of this, you should not only avoid doing so, but embrace your pers...
Oct 26, 2020•29 min
In this episode of Connection Loop , join us as we discuss the art of transformational branding with Toni Bubb . Sitting down with Dubb founder Ruben Dua , Toni shared many different insights on transformational branding, including the following: When it comes down to developing a personal brand or a brand for your business, you need to know what your core values are. You must also know your mission and your vision for yourself. This is where spiritual tools can be especially helpful. You can’t ...
Oct 21, 2020•39 min
In this episode of Connection Loop , we are proud to share our conversation with Ryan Conlan . Speaking with Dubb founder Ruben Dua , Ryan shares insights and advice related to making disabilities a superpower. Some of the insights exchanged in this episode include the following: Opportunities to become a TEDx speaker can come from anywhere. For Ryan, he was able to leverage a professor’s advice to gain a spot at a local TEDx event. While there is often shame about a condition like dyslexia, Rya...
Oct 20, 2020•32 min
In this episode of Connection Loop , we are going to take a deep dive into how to leverage podcasting for PR, branding, and sales. Dubb founder Ruben Dua sparks with Jeremy Ryan Slate about the power of podcasting, exchanging awesome insights like the following: As a podcaster or would-be podcaster, the big thing that you should be paying attention to is using your podcast to promote something else that you’re already doing. For instance, if you are looking to build brand awareness or find new p...
Oct 20, 2020•23 min
For this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua was pleased to speak with Kenyatta Turner . Both Ruben and Kenyatta shared many different insights related to behavioral science and optimizing performance. Some of those insights included: Self-awareness is the secret ingredient that can help us accomplish anything. With a deep self-awareness and personal development, we can essentially do anything that we want. A real influencer is someone who lives personal development. He or she is...
Oct 20, 2020•39 min
In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua discusses self-healing and the art of joy with Elise Micheals . Some of the insights shared in this episode include the following: Deliberately working on self-healing can help you avoid years of suffering and struggle. In other words, confronting our problems head-on, while uncomfortable, can accelerate us toward our goals. We need to reframe mental health. While mental health still has some stigma attached to it, reframing mental heal...
Oct 20, 2020•25 min
In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua and Enrique Gonzalez explore many topics related to storytelling and video marketing. Some of the insights shared in this informative episode include: Most of the problems that we face come from things that we don’t know. Going back to your center point (which is yourself) can help you identify and confront those problems. Story is critical to great leadership. It allows you to tap into that human aspect of leadership and build closer c...
Oct 19, 2020•36 min
For as much potential as entrepreneurship and the business world can offer, the road to business success isn’t a straight line. No matter what you’re trying to accomplish, there are going to be roadblocks and obstacles in the way. In fact, there may be some major setbacks that may want you to completely give up. But for those entrepreneurs and employees that stay optimistic and keep chipping away at those obstacles, they are much more likely to achieve their professional goals. To learn more abo...
Oct 15, 2020•26 min
Regardless of your sector or industry, it is absolutely critical to treat your colleagues like human beings. That being said, the unfortunate reality is that there are plenty of companies that fail to do so. It is all too easy to focus on the numbers and shareholder value rather than helping their employees do their best work. Even though there may not appear to be a significant ROI right away, making these investments now can create significant financial and non-financial value. To further lear...
Oct 15, 2020•25 min
For as much as we want to think we have full control over our lives, there are both internal and external forces that constantly affect us. Whether it is the constant media noise that we cannot escape or long-standing limiting beliefs, these forces cause us to perform below our potential. The bad news is that these forces are difficult to put to the side or overcome. But having said that, it is possible to tune out the noise and accelerate toward your personal and professional goals. Jahmaal wor...
Oct 15, 2020•23 min
LinkedIn has dramatically changed in the past number of years. From solely being a source to find a new job to its current mission of helping users manage their professional identity, the platform has become an increasingly important part of our work lives. The good news? We are only in the early innings. LinkedIn is going to become an even more effective tool that you can use to accomplish your business’s goals and your personal goals. To learn more about how you can get significant growth from...
Oct 12, 2020•37 min
If you have been following the podcast for some time, you know that we love stories. As humans, we are wired for stories. For thousands of years, humans have been gathering around literal and metaphorical campfires to exchange stories. Even though we have come a long way from those moments around the fire, storytelling has become an even more critical way to build human connections. Whether you are trying to generate buzz for your business or simply obtain more influence in your sector or indust...
Oct 08, 2020•22 min
We’re now living in an era where there are plenty of tools to help you promote yourself or your business. Better yet, nearly all of these tools are free. Through hard work and paying close attention to your audience’s wants and needs, you maximize your odds of achieving your marketing goals, Yet while there are plenty of tools, we want to spend this episode of Connection Loop focusing on LinkedIn and podcasting. Used in conjunction, these tools can be extremely powerful. To learn more about the ...
Oct 07, 2020•32 min
It’s safe to say that life and business are full of challenges. From that customer who is refusing to pay its invoice on time to the star employee who is thinking of quitting, we often spend our days putting out the fiercest fires. Yet some of us may be facing more challenges than others. Whether it is due to factors beyond your control or internal barriers that are sabotaging your success, it is critical to develop a plan or strategy to help you overcome these odds. Achieving your personal and ...
Oct 06, 2020•26 min
LinkedIn has come a long way from being a platform solely for job hunters. Now, LinkedIn has expanded its mission and has become a platform where you can manage your professional identity. Whether you are an up-and-coming employee trying to make a name for yourself or an entrepreneur looking to develop new business, LinkedIn can offer you plenty of opportunities. At its core, however, LinkedIn is a place where you can show off your skills, experience, and talent to the entire world. To learn mor...
Oct 06, 2020•26 min
Whether you are a solo founder or work in the sales department of a blue-chip company, you’re likely thinking about overcoming stress and maximizing your performance. However, these topics are especially important in the year 2020. The rise of COVID-19 and its medical and economic uncertainty have certainly raised our stress and anxiety levels. Because of this, it’s valuable for all of us to take stock of our emotions and eliminate the emotional baggage that is holding us back from our goals. In...
Oct 05, 2020•45 min
The “old-school” vision of corporate America often conjures up images of serious, stuffy boardrooms with people dressed in their formal best. Much of their attention is focused on maximizing profit and enhancing shareholder value. This vision of corporate America, however, is rapidly changing. Now, corporate America is a place where seemingly “non-businesslike” things, like spiritual mindfulness, can make their home. To further explore spiritual mindfulness in the dog-eat-dog world of corporate ...
Oct 05, 2020•31 min
