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Entrepreneur Conundrum

Virginia Purnellentrepreneurconundrum.com
Join Virginia Purnell as she speaks to growing entrepreneur startups in the different ways that they are trying to become a subject matter expert. The unique thing about this show is that we are not talking to people who have been and done it and are all over the internet as superstars. We are talking to the average growing entrepreneur who is trying to get visible in their market.
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Episodes

From Diagnosis to Advocacy: Deb Krier's Inspiring Cancer Narrative

Key Questions (01:15) How did you come to where you are today? Like, I know you've had a lot of bumps in the road. It sounds like. (03:55) So this is like, your 33 surgeries later. This is your second cancer, but your chipper. Like, was it. Was it always that way or...? (11:38) How do you get in front of those people? (12:33) Do you post on social media? (14:01) So what are a couple big goals that you have in the next year or two? (16:58) And how would that affect your business? (18:50) What's t...

May 13, 202432 minEp. 157

Building Wealth through Real Estate: Insights from Brandon Cobb

Key Questions (00:48) You've had a journey. How did you get to where you are today? (02:27) You're in the real estate business now. How do you go about helping people with their long-term investments? Is that what you would say? (04:22) How do you get in front of each of those markets? (06:41) Are there certain geographical limitations to the people that can work with you? (07:42) When you start working with the investors, is there a common misunderstanding or misconception that they have when t...

May 06, 202427 minEp. 156

Navigating Life's Twists: A Conversation with Carroll Dey

Key Questions (01:01) You have had, I'm sure, a very interesting story journey along your way. How did you end up where you are today? (07:58) So who are your ideal clients? (12:14) You're welcome. When you are helping someone find their home, do you feel like you're helping them maybe discover parts of them on their journey as to what they really want and maybe what some more of their dreams are in order to find that perfect house for them? (18:42) So true. Do you have any tips on those special...

Apr 29, 202452 minEp. 155

Unveiling the Myths: A Journey into Hypnotherapy and Entrepreneurship with Jill Thomas

Key Questions (01:06) So, how did you get to be where you are today? (02:04) How did you get into hypnotherapy? (03:34) What would you do? Would you just walk up to and be like, Hey, do you want to make it past four sales? How would you start that conversation? (04:40) And so from there, naturally, you just moved into the intuitive Coach. (07:46) Who are your ideal people to work with? (09:40) Do you help release fears and phobias? (11:12) So I know I asked but I think we got sidetracked. Who's ...

Apr 22, 202435 minEp. 154

Breaking Barriers: Deborah Kevin’s Mission to Give Women a Voice in Publishing

Key Questions (01:03) How did you get to where you are today? (02:32) So who would you say your ideal client is? (03:57) How do you get in front of those as people? (04:50) So why do you think, and it might be more, it's probably more in women, I would assume, but why do you think it's so scary for us to share our story? (09:23) I would guess that being afraid or apprehensive about sharing their story is one of the things that you see. Is there another a common theme or thing that you see that h...

Apr 15, 202433 minEp. 153

Harnessing the Power of High Sensitivity in Entrepreneurship: Heather Dominick Shares Strategies

Key Questions (00:34) How did you get to be where you are today? (01:29) So what does being highly sensitive mean? (05:49) Who would you say are your ideal clients? (06:59) How do you get in front of those people? (11:41) What are a couple of big goals that you have in the next couple of years? (13:30) What do you feel is a big roadblock that's stopping you from, let's say, reaching more people or reaching your goals? (14:27) What's the best advice you've ever received? (15:37) What's the best a...

Apr 08, 202427 minEp. 152

Brand Expression: Crafting Identity and Standing Out in the Market with Maureen Mwangi

Key Questions: (01:06) How did you get on this journey and get to where you are today? (03:50) Who is your ideal avatar or client? (05:21) How do you get in front of them? (06:33) Do you do many lives on social media? (07:51) Is there a common misunderstanding or mistake that a lot of your clients tend to have when they first come in to start working with you? (09:28) Do you mind sharing a tip on how to overcome that part? (13:25) How would that goal change your business? (15:28) What's the advi...

Apr 01, 202424 minEp. 151

Embracing Change: Unleashing Your Full Potential with Dr. Heather Tucker

Key Questions: (01:25) How did you come to be where you are today? (05:04) How do you get in front of the clients that you work with? (07:15) Do you start with what's going on up in our minds then to create that calm? (17:48) Do you have any or a quick tip or anything on how we can not let our stuff get in the way? (20:56) What are some big goals you hope to achieve in the next couple of years? (23:16) So how would that goal or those goals affect your business? (25:02). What's the best advice yo...

Mar 25, 202442 minEp. 150

Automating Success: How FinOptimal CEO Jesse Rubenfeld is Transforming Accounting

Key Questions: (01:31) But what made you want to get out on your own? (03:17) Was it a scary leap to go out on your own? (04:36) Who's your ideal avatar? (06:02) How do you get in front of those ideal software companies? (07:04) Does it integrate with QuickBooks desktop or just QuickBooks Online? (07:41) What marketing or what different things are you doing to get in front of them? To be like, Hey, use us, or, Hey, we exist. (09:06) Is there an overarching theme that your new clients are doing? ...

Mar 18, 202430 minEp. 149

From Occupational Therapy to Energy Fields: Michaela McGivern's Transformational Healing Journey

Key Questions: ( 01:39 ) How did you get to be where you are today? ( 05:18 ) Are there a few different modalities that you always seem to draw on, let's say today, when you help people? ( 10:49 ) How do you help people with their business stuff? ( 20:14 ) So How do people find out about you? How do you get in front of your, let's say, ideal clients? ( 23:35 ) What's the best advice you have ever received? ( 31:11 ) So what's the best advice you've ever given? ( 36:45 ) With entrepreneurs, busin...

Mar 11, 202445 minEp. 148

Elevating Travel Advisors: Insights from Meredith Calloway

Key Questions ( 02:05 ) Can you share with us your journey on how you got to where you are today? ( 08:05 ) Can you define luxury travel for us? ( 09:52 ) Who is your ideal avatar? ( 11:25 ) How do you get in front of them? ( 13:46 ) Is there a common thing—I don't really want to say a mistake—that new clients that are working with you are doing? ( 16:28 ) What are some goals that you're looking to achieve in the next one to two years? ( 19:14 ) What do you feel is a big roadblock that's stoppin...

Mar 04, 202433 minEp. 147

Celebrating Life Amidst Grief: Lessons Learned from a Funeral Home Upbringing with Kevin M O'Connor

Key Questions [00:01:34.850] - How did you get to where you are today? Because it seems like you've had a vastness with different experiences with your jobs and stuff, too. And now you have a book. Tell us all about that. [00:05:51.820] - So with your book, how was that memory journey for you writing it? [00:09:20.200] - What is your book, let's say, about? Is it the story that you created as you interwove all of those letters, or is it just more for you and your family, a genealogy family histo...

Feb 26, 202445 minEp. 146

Navigating Introversion and ADHD in Entrepreneurship: Jodi Lasky's Expert Advice

Episode Summary Virginia Purnell interviews Jodi Lasky, an entrepreneur, coach, and speaker, who shares insights on how she assists people in harnessing their strengths and overcoming obstacles. Jodi's diverse background led her to create The Introvert Founder coaching program, aimed at helping introverted entrepreneurs succeed. She discusses her journey, from working various jobs to founding companies like Analyst First and The Pride. Jodi emphasizes the importance of aligning one's natural ten...

Feb 19, 202427 minEp. 145

From Engineer to Top Real Estate Agent: Gabrielle Witkin's Journey

Key Questions TimeStamp ( 01:11 ) Can you share with us how you ended up where you are?. ( 05:19 ) So how did you build your pipeline? ( 07:49 ) You had mentioned that you, at least at the beginning, you were using social media, your personal channels, and stuff like that. What do you do now? Has anything changed or different between then and now with getting in front of new people? ( 11:09 ) Who is your ideal client right now? ( 12:23 ) With your social media, do you schedule it out, or is it j...

Feb 12, 202442 minEp. 144

Maximizing E-commerce Profits: Israa Alrawi's Expert Insights on Email Marketing & More

This is an interview with Israa Alrawi, an e-commerce email marketing and deliverability specialist. She talks about her journey from a career in industrial hygiene to starting her own e-commerce store and eventually becoming an expert in email marketing and deliverability. Israa emphasizes the importance of customer service, understanding your target audience, and having a passion for your product. She also discusses her plans to start a membership program to help small businesses with email ma...

Feb 05, 202438 minEp. 143

Changing Conversations and Making Impact: Dr. Keith McNally's Journey

In this episode of Entrepreneur Conundrum, Virginia Purnell sits down with Dr. Keith McNally to explore his remarkable journey in the world of podcasting and his mission to bring about meaningful change. Dr. McNally is a passionate entrepreneur and podcast host who shares his experiences, challenges, and aspirations in this enlightening conversation. Key Takeaways: 1. The Evolution of Dr. McNally's Podcasting Journey: - Dr. McNally delves into his podcasting journey, which began during the pande...

Jan 29, 202436 minEp. 142

Raising Your Frequency for Success: Insights from Wendy Giuliano

In this interview with Wendy Giuliano, she discusses her entrepreneurial journey and how she helps women connect and grow. Wendy has a background in B2B and B2C sales and left her corporate job to become an entrepreneur. She is involved with Polkadot Powerhouse and uses energy modalities like Reiki, Oracle reading cards, and a frequency device called Healy to help her clients move beyond energy blocks. She emphasizes the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone, trusting intuition, and r...

Jan 22, 202424 minEp. 141

Anatoliy Labinskiy: Never Give Up

KEY QUESTIONS [00:01:56.500] - Well, let's start with kind of like your backstory. How did you get to where you are today? [00:08:20.450] - How are you able to keep going with all of those "failures" and not let all of those past failures just make you give up? [00:10:43.150] - Can we ask what was different in that mastermind that made the difference? [00:16:43.650] - Who's your ideal client? [00:21:35.150] - Do you use the same tactics to get in front of the investors as you do the brand owners...

Jan 15, 202447 minEp. 140

Kyle Stout: how to keep email marketing alive

KEY QUESTIONS [00:00:53.690] - Can you give us a little bit of a background, like how you got to where you are today? [00:02:37.610] - Who are your ideal clients? [00:03:27.690] - How do you get in front of those companies? [00:05:48.560] - What is a common factor, I don't want to call it a mistake, that your clients are doing with email, or not doing, with email marketing when they come to you? [00:08:25.870] - What is a big goal that you're looking to achieve in the next year or two? [00:09:34...

Jan 08, 202429 minEp. 139

How to Actually Live the Life You WANT with Chad Brown

Key Questions: -How did you get to where you are today in this whole journey? (12:07.286) You have an interesting thought or stance on like work-life balance. What's that? (18:11.214) How do you go about then? …It seems like a very fine balance, one hand balance. We'll go that way. So if you're going to...Focus on your daughter without the jeopardy of work and focus on work without the jeopardy of your daughter. -How do you integrate that aspect of it where you are, let's say, fully present in e...

Jan 01, 202443 minEp. 138

"Unveiling the Secrets of Business Growth with Jeffrey Hayzlett: Insights from a Renowned CEO and Business Celebrity"

In this podcast episode, join me as I sit down with Jeffrey Hayzlett, renowned business celebrity and CEO of C Suite Network. We dive into his journey and expertise in helping businesses grow, with his impressive track record of buying and selling over 250 businesses totaling around 25 billion in transactions. We discuss the importance of being a trusted advisor and providing counsel based on personal experiences rather than just giving advice. Hayzlett shares valuable insights on time managemen...

Dec 18, 202341 minEp. 137

A Journey of Fulfillment and Success with Monique Allen

In this captivating podcast episode, join me as I interview Monique Allen, a prominent CEO and business coach, who shares her journey of building a high-integrity business while maintaining a fulfilling life. We explore her passion for landscaping and how she transformed it into a thriving career. Monique discusses the challenges of balancing her flagship company with coaching and the importance of having a self-managing management team. We dive into her work as a business coach and the signific...

Dec 04, 202334 minEp. 136

Unlocking Personal Growth: Insights from Nick Hutchison on Books, Reading, and Transformative Wisdom

In this captivating episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Nick Hutchison, the author of "Rise of the Reader" and founder of Bookthinkers. We explored the transformative power of books, the importance of implementing knowledge, and strategies for making time to read. Tune in for practical insights and custom book recommendations to enhance personal growth. Connect with Nick on Instagram (@Bookthinkers) to dive deeper into his valuable work. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation th...

Nov 20, 202324 minEp. 135

Unleashing the Power of Intuition with Megan Camille

In this captivating podcast episode, join me as I sit down with Megan Camille, a remarkable psychic and intuitive business consultant. She shares her inspiring journey of triumphing over unimaginable challenges to build successful businesses while empowering aspiring entrepreneurs. Through her profound principles and unwavering belief in the power of intuition, Megan has guided her clients to achieve monumental success. She also founded a nonprofit preschool and serves as a testament to the rema...

Nov 06, 202330 minEp. 134

Amanda Neely is Transforming Finances and Empowering Entrepreneurs with Personalized Strategies for their Wealth

In this captivating podcast episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Amanda Neely, a certified financial planner. We dived into her journey from being an activist in the nonprofit sector to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Amanda shared invaluable insights on the importance of working with a certified financial planner and how it transformed her business. We also explored different strategies to reach new audiences and the significance of continuous learning in the field. Tune in to gain p...

Oct 23, 202324 minEp. 133

Revolutionizing Global Leadership: An Interview with Matthew Brackett

Welcome to Entrepreneur Conundrum, where we delve into the minds of successful individuals and uncover the secrets to their achievements. In today's episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Matthew Brackett, a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience in education, leadership development, and consulting. Matthew's vast international experience has allowed him to guide global leaders in safeguarding their priorities and commitments. But how did he reach this point? Growing up in...

Oct 09, 202336 minEp. 132

Kimberly Spencer's Journey to Success Building Empires One Brand at a Time

In this captivating podcast episode, join me as I take you on an exhilarating journey through Kimberly Spencer's extraordinary life. From selling bags of glitter water as a child to becoming a highly successful entrepreneur, She has defied societal norms and embraced a unique path. Her story is a testament to the power of individuality and the impact it can have on building a successful empire. Her experiences and insights are truly inspiring. As an award-winning coach, speaker, and author, She ...

Sep 25, 202358 minEp. 131

Overcoming Fear and Anxiety: Strategies for Success with Stan Popovich

Join host Virginia Purnell as she engages in an enlightening conversation with renowned author and anxiety expert Stan Popovich in this episode of Entrepreneur Conundrum. Discover Stan's effective strategies for overcoming fear and anxiety as he shares his personal journey and offers invaluable advice to individuals of all walks of life. With a diverse range of methods for reaching new audiences, Stan emphasizes the importance of providing free support and guidance online. In a saturated market,...

Sep 11, 202314 minEp. 130

Unveiling Uncharted Triumphs: Trivelle Simpson's Journey from Tax Return to Multimillion Dollar Empire

In the latest episode of Entrepreneur Conundrum, join us as we dive into the remarkable journey of Trivelle Simpson, the founder of Drive Group. With just his tax return in 2016, he transformed his business into a multi-million dollar empire. But that's not all – Trivelle is also an acclaimed artist and speaker, sharing his wisdom on the importance of perspective in success. Discover how his time at Shell Service Capital fueled his drive to venture out on his own, and why he believes that two li...

Aug 28, 202340 minEp. 129

Unleashing Resilience: Nurse Empowers Peers in Holistic Medicine & Personal Branding with Ashley Wynn-Grimes

Welcome to Entrepreneur Conundrum, where we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship and uncover the secrets to success. In this captivating episode, we unravel the enigma of building resilience, explore the transformative power of holistic medicine, and unveil the art of building personal brands for nurses. Join me, your host Virginia Purnell, as I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with the remarkable Ashley Wynn-Grimes. As a nurse who has dedicated herself to empowering fellow nur...

Aug 14, 202325 minEp. 128
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