In this day and age, running a business does not only call for establishing an online presence; it also requires differentiating yourself from the rest of the competition by building authority and demonstrating thought leadership. Although the process may initially seem overwhelming and even frustrating, there are proven effective ways to find your voice and exercise your influence on the internet. In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua discusses building an authority platfo...
Oct 20, 2021•25 min
Product management is one of the most important functions in a company. The success of a business depends on the success of the products or services it offers, which are in the hands of product professionals. However, we must understand that everything is a product. So even though you might not be part of your company's product team, it's crucial that you recognize the value of your product and how it can best serve your customers. Because fundamentally, your product is your business card. But i...
Oct 13, 2021•19 min
Getting into the process of creating video content for business can be overwhelming for most people. It can be challenging to have the storytelling down, let alone muster the confidence to put yourself in front of the camera. In addition, there's also the internal debate about whether you should embrace minimalism or maximalism for your video equipment and studio setup. But while these are all actual and significant setbacks, they're not as difficult to overcome as you might think. In this episo...
Oct 13, 2021•35 min
In this episode of Dubb’s podcast, “ Connection Loop ”, Dubb’s Founder, Ruben Dua ( @rubendua ) meets with Rachel Lee . Topics explored include: #Marketing #PersonalBranding #Sales Listen to more episodes here ( dubb.com/cl-podcast ). The story continues on dubb.com ....
Oct 06, 2021•25 min
All of us know what mindfulness and entrepreneurship are. However, when you combine them together, it becomes less obvious. In the hustle and bustle of running a business, it can seem hard, perhaps virtually impossible, to be mindful. That being said, by embracing mindfulness as an entrepreneur, you can gain an edge. You are more focused and are able to successfully navigate issues or problems that land on your plate. So how do you embrace mindful entrepreneurship? And how can you do so if you h...
Aug 23, 2021•21 min
Whenever we are trying to sell a product or service to another person, we need to ensure that we are stepping into their shoes. Empathy is a key attribute in becoming a better sales professional. Ultimately, we aren't just trying to solve problems that our prospects recognize that we have. We want to show them that our product or service can solve a major need in their lives. Sounds great, right? Yet showing that need can be easier said than done. It takes time to develop this skill and leverage...
Aug 09, 2021•22 min
Whether you have founded or work for a startup, you are almost certainly thinking about new ways to grow your business. Especially for young companies, growth is one of the most important things that should be on your mind. Without it, it is extremely hard for your startup to survive. With it, however, you will be well on your way to scaling your business. That being said, how can you achieve that growth? And how can growth hacks help you get much closer to effectively and efficiently growing yo...
Aug 05, 2021•25 min
Whenever we are trying to sell something, we can’t just look at our goals and objectives. We need to focus on our prospects and the problems that they are facing in their lives. That said, getting into our customers’ brains is easier said than done. We may intend to be empathetic and solve our audience’s problems or issues, yet we may not have a great idea of what those problems or issues actually are. In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua and Marty Bickford sit down to dis...
Jul 22, 2021•23 min
All of us recognize that we have personal brands. Whether you are just starting your career or are the CEO of your own company, your personal brand can play a huge part in reaching your goals. With that said, many of us don’t exactly know how to build our personal brands. We know it’s important, yet we don’t know how to actually go from point A to point B. So what can we do? We can start by listening to this episode. In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua and Ian Moyse sit d...
Jul 21, 2021•18 min
One of the best things about buying something on the Internet is that you can do a near-limitless amount of research. Yet while things like online reviews are usually beneficial for consumers, they can be more difficult for business owners. All business owners want positive online reviews, but they need to be reliable and credible reviews. So how can you do this? In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Reza Lavasani to discuss how you can get reliable online rev...
Jun 23, 2021•25 min
No matter what business that you are in, you have to constantly think about how you are finding new customers. What works today may not necessarily work tomorrow (just look at the cold call). So as we enter the latter half of 2021, how can we be more effective sales prospectors and build profitable relationships that last? In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Collin Cadmus to discuss modern-day prospecting. Among the insights you will hear in this episode inc...
Jun 23, 2021•35 min
No matter where you work, you are undoubtedly trying to develop a better product or service. Both you and your competitors aren’t standing still, so you need to invest both time and energy into unleashing innovation in your company. So how do you do this? In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Josh Linkner to discuss how small, everyday innovations can drive oversized results. Some of the insights that you will hear in this episode include the following: The wa...
Jun 16, 2021•25 min
Whether you just started a startup or are looking to scale your business, you may be thinking about taking on external capital. It is a difficult decision, but if you decide to seek funding, you want to do so in a way that saves time and maximizes your odds of success. In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Robert Harary to discuss what investors actually care about. Some insights you will hear in this episode include: One of the most important things when crea...
Jun 12, 2021•24 min
No matter the product or service that your company is selling, you need to think about public relations. You must come up with a plan to get media attention for your company—both now and in the future. But how can you realistically do that? In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down to discuss public relations with Gary Frisch . In this episode, you’ll hear a variety of insights, including the following: Journalists’ inboxes are inundated. This is especially true if the...
May 26, 2021•25 min
As we are around the halfway point of 2021, it is worthwhile to take a look at some of the most important business trends that are occurring this year. Whether you are introducing a new product or service to the market or are simply trying to accelerate your business’s growth, understanding these trends can help you reach your business goals. In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Joel Block to discuss some of the trends. Some of the insights and thoughts that ...
May 25, 2021•27 min
Many of us have one or several podcasts that we listen to every week (we hope this includes Connection Loop )! Yet while it is easy to download and listen to our favorite podcasts, actually creating a podcast is a different story. While it is certainly possible, there are certain best practices to keep in mind. In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Ryan Sullivan to speak about how anyone can create a business podcast. Some of the topics and insights discussed ...
May 18, 2021•24 min
We all have ambitious goals. Whether we want our startups to achieve a certain growth rate or to obtain that promotion that we’ve been seeking for years, these goals inspire us to take certain actions. That being said, we sometimes fall short of our potential. So what can we do to release and maximize this potential so we can live the lives of our dreams? In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Steven Dossou to discuss potential and how to maximize it. Insights ...
May 12, 2021•29 min
Side hustles can be awesome things. They are terrific ways to dip your toes into entrepreneurship and see if your business idea is a viable one. That being said, there are things you can do today to increase your chances of launching a successful side hustle. In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua and Craig Clickner share tips and insights for side hustling success. Some of the insights that you will hear in this episode include the following: In entrepreneurship, the will t...
Apr 13, 2021•33 min
The mortgage and real estate industry can be extremely exciting. Not only are you helping your clients achieve life-long dreams of owning a home or a commercial property, but you can also earn a healthy living by doing so. In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sits down with Dave Savage to talk about becoming a modern mortgage and real estate advisor. Some of the insights that you will hear in this episode include: Price matters for everyone in the real estate world. That be...
Apr 12, 2021•21 min
No matter the size or sector of your business, there are certain first principles that you should follow. That said, the busyness of the workday (and our lengthy to-do lists) make it harder to adhere to those principles. So what can you do to better serve your prospects and customers? In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb Creative Director Shannon Leonard and John Walker discuss some of those first principles. Insights shared in this discussion include the following: Life is about commitment...
Apr 06, 2021•22 min
We all want to become better marketers. For as great as our product or service may be, we need to do great marketing work to reach our business goals. But how do we do this in practice? In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua and Creative Director Shannon Leonard speak with Erik Huberman about how you can master your marketing skills. Among the insights that you will hear in this episode include the following: Marketing and growth is a moving target. Because of this, business...
Mar 31, 2021•13 min
In this episode of Dubb’s podcast, “ Connection Loop ”, Dubb Founder Ruben Dua ( @rubendua ) meets with Jared Robin . Today's topic is Being a good community member to help you grow your knowledge and clients. Listen to more episodes here ( dubb.com/cl-podcast ). The story continues on dubb.com . Learn more about Dubb at https://dubb.it/up5c...
Mar 29, 2021•29 min
Personal brands are extremely powerful things. They can do everything from help you generate more sales for your business to helping you find the next opportunity in your career. That being said, while personal brands can be powerful, building them is easier said than done. So how do you do it? In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Chelsea Peitz to discuss building a powerful brand on social media. Things discussed in this episode include the following: Consis...
Mar 25, 2021•27 min
Growth hacks can be tantalizing. They represent quick and easy ways to grow and scale your business. While much of business is about slowly putting in the time to achieve your business goals, these growth hacks—assuming you can execute them well—can make that job slightly easier. In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb Creative Director Shannon Leonard sits down with Shane Dillon to discuss some growth hacks that he has used when building businesses in Asia. Throughout the course of this episo...
Mar 25, 2021•18 min
Whether you run a small startup or are in charge of a larger business, you undoubtedly recognize that sales are the lifeblood of any organization. Without sales, it’s impossible to reach your business goals. Having said this, how can we build and run world-class sales organizations (especially in a virtual-first world)? To learn more, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Alice Heiman to discuss the steps to building a stellar virtual sales organization. Some insights that you will hear in this d...
Mar 24, 2021•22 min
Video content is powerful for so many reasons. You get to share your knowledge, build organic relationships with any type of audience, and even generate more sales. Even better, you may be able to unlock these benefits with only one video per week. To learn more, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Amanda Horvath in this episode of Connection Loop . Some of the many insights you will hear include: There is no such thing as clarity before you start something. You should stop waiting around for t...
Mar 17, 2021•30 min
We are all busy, whether we are the CEO of our startup or are the new hire at a large organization. Yet while we all do our best to stay alert amongst the busyness, it’s easy for us to get fatigued. Even if we are highly driven, fatigue can prevent us from reaching our goals. To learn more about the rabbit hole of fatigue, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Kenneth Newbill . Among the many insights you will hear in this discussion include: Fatigue is caused by many different things. Because of...
Mar 05, 2021•26 min
When thinking about starting a new business or working for a young business, it’s easy to consider a digital startup. After all, these types of startups get many of the headlines. That said, there are many other opportunities to both solve pressing needs in the marketplace and build wealth at the same time. One of those opportunities comes from franchising. To learn more, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Marcos Moura to discuss the power of franchising. Topics discussed in this episode inclu...
Feb 26, 2021•37 min
Living in a Covid-first world, many of us have needed to adjust to a remote-first world. Yet while we have needed to make these changes during a global pandemic, this idea of a virtual village and virtual workplace is here to stay. So how do you take advantage of the virtual workplace to win back your business, leverage your time, and accomplish your business goals? In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb founder Ruben Dua and Brian Royce Jones discuss the power of the virtual workplace. Some ...
Feb 24, 2021•33 min
We all want to become better, more effective leaders. At the same time, we want to work with our colleagues to pursue a higher calling. So how can we do both at the same time? In this episode of Connection Loop , Dubb Creative Director Shannon Leonard and Jennifer Spor speak about leading up from a place of mission, vision, and purpose. Some of the insights and takeaways from this episode include the following: Self-awareness is a huge factor in helping you pursue your mission and achieve your p...
Feb 23, 2021•18 min
