As Laura McKinney was graduating from Penn State University in spring 2020, her job prospects dried up. Taking matters into her own hands by starting her own company was her decision! Stratabrand was born. Laura, a professional actualizer and co-creator, focuses on the authentic brand that you want to present to the world. Host Bio: Allison
Aug 05, 2022•47 min
Pandemic hits! The travel industry comes to a screeching halt! And with that, the Delray Beach Experience was born thanks to Jeff Dash's vision and tenacity. That's called turning a negative into a positive! Host Bio: Allison Turner owns both BatCat Media Group and Dream Plan Start Grow, which is a subsidiary of BatCat. She loves working with
Jul 29, 2022•36 min
Breaking the chains is the story about how one wrong decision will change your life but each of us has the opportunity to break that chain and create success. Join Allison Turner, the host, of the Dream Plan Start Grow Show as she interviews CeCe Espeut, a TEDx Speaker, Author, Photographer and Videographer. Host Bio: Allison
Jul 22, 2022•53 min
Nilsa McKinney attributes building business relationships to her success in running a successful interior design company for over 30 years. She states that her company is only as good as those doing the work. Her clients continue to come back with additional property. Nilsa is married to Frank McKinney, the renowned real estate artist, best-selling
Jul 17, 2022•48 min
The entrepreneurial mindset is important for the success of any business. Jeff Perlman, writer, author, former Mayor of Delray Beach, business owner, entrepreneur and Executive Vice President of CDS Holdings, has attributed much of his journey and success to having an entrepreneurial mindset. Host Bio: Allison Turner owns both BatCat Media Group and Dream Plan Start Grow,
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr
Building a business is never easy but Nancy Reagan of Bella Reina Spa shares how important continual learning has been in her journey of entrepreneurship. Things change all of the time. Her industry standards have improved, Google and social media platforms change their algorithm, the economic climates change and through all of that learning is
Jul 01, 2022•37 min
Learn how to start a franchise business from someone who has done it! She and her business partners started Prime IV Delray during a pandemic. Join Allison Turner, the host of the Dream Plan Start Grow podcast as she interviews Andrea Trout of Prime IV Delray. Host Bio: Allison Turner owns both BatCat Media Group
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Join Allison Turner, the host for the Dream Plan Start Grow Podcast, as she speaks to Johnny Mackey, one of the Partners at Shamrock Restoration. Johnny specializes in growing the business one step at a time by excelling at looking at the 30,000 foot view of the business. He works to anticipate and execute the
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Join Allison Turner, the host for the Dream Plan Start Grow Podcast, as she speaks to Frank McKinney, a real estate artist, philanthro-capitalist, seven time best-selling author, artist, actor and keynote speaker. Very few can say they have embraced so many challenges head on and succeeded most of the time. Although Frank achieved success early
Jun 12, 2022•52 min
Join Allison Turner, the host for the Dream Plan Start Grow Podcast, as she speaks to Val Silidker of Psychospiritual Institute, a global company creating new paradigm leaders. Very few people can say they have been passionate about entrepreneurship their whole life but Val can. Her entrepreneurial journey has led her to where she is
Jun 04, 2022•52 min
Join Allison Turner, the host for the Dream Plan Start Grow Podcast, as she speaks to Gary Broidis of Atlantic Commercial Group, located in Delray Beach, Florida, on his journey as a commercial real estate broker and entrepreneur. Very few people can say they have built one successful company but building a 2nd successful business
May 27, 2022•33 min
Join Allison Turner, the host for the Dream Plan Start Grow Podcast, as she speaks to Sarah Martin of Experience Epic on her journey as an event artist and entrepreneur. Sarah has built a diverse team of Event Artists who are able to execute unique, one of a kind experiences for weddings, birthday celebrations, grand
May 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Join Allison Turner, the host for the Dream Plan Start Grow Podcast, as she speaks with Michele Weintraub about starting a business in 2008 followed by opening her second company in 2017. During the 2008 real estate crash, Michele was getting ready to be laid off from a title company. On her way to return
May 13, 2022•43 min
Join Allison Turner as she interviews Paul Lykins on his 10 year career as a realtor. Share in his struggle as he started and tried some of the traditional real estate marketing ideas while in a sea of over 40,000 realtors in his MLS area. Learn about his passion for the area he lives in
May 06, 2022•45 min
Join Allison Turner, the host for the Dream Plan Start Grow Podcast, as she speaks with Jamie Mackey on her relatively new journey as an entrepreneur. Jamie worked for an event planning company. When the pandemic hit and she suddenly found herself faced with job loss as everything shut down. Today, she focuses her energies
Apr 29, 2022•50 min
Have you ever had one of those days when problems seem to abound? No matter what you do, it just never seems enough. Sometimes it just happens and you find yourself playing the What If Game. What if the economy crashes? What if we don't get that client? What if things get worse? The more and more you walk down the rabbit hole of negativity the worse things get UNTIL YOU DECIDE! What does that do? It allows solutions to appear because now you have decided to do it.
May 18, 2020•7 min
As an entrepreneur, focus is extremely important in business. It allows you to stay organized, set goals, achieve success and stay on track to grow and improve. Sometimes you hit a wall where you are tired and just not motivated and not focused. What do you do then to move forward and refocus?
May 14, 2020•11 min
During this time where we haven't been able to network in person, I have still been committed to building relationships. One of the key aspects of building relationships is adding value. Too often people connect with you on LinkedIn or another social media account only to immediately turn around and hard sell their product or service. Providing value means you are giving tips and tools to someone else or another business without expecting anything in return. What are you doing to build new relat...
May 11, 2020•10 min
What does Today's Entrepreneur need to do to not only survive but thrive. He or she must believe and say yes to success. They must have a mindset of Yes, I will make it happen. What will you do this week to contribute to your business' growth or start a new business or a new service? How will you insure you have that belief that yes,?
May 04, 2020•12 min
Welcome to Dream Plan Start Grow where we help today's entrepreneurs find success and overcome struggles to create the business of your dreams. Our motto is to focus your dream to plan the future; start building your strategy to create step-by-step growth. During our first episode, we want to take a moment to share why Dream Plan Start Grow. What that means to entrepreneurs and how you achieve in your business.
Apr 27, 2020•14 min