In the world of cryptocurrency, there's a new kind of token taking the scene by storm and is becoming some of the most sought-after in the world— Nonfungible Token (NFT). Why? Because they represent ownership of something special – digital assets that can represent real-world items. If you want to learn more about this exciting new trend, or if you're thinking about investing in NFTs, then this interview is for you. Gordon Bufton is a creator, humanitarian, and serial entrepreneur. He is the fou...
Feb 07, 2022•42 min•Season 10Ep. 251
What are the ethics of business? What is an ethical line? As our world becomes more and more technological, the line between ethical and unethical in business practices becomes blurrier. In this interview, we explore social media and technology ethics and ask whether it is ever okay to cross the line? Dr. Susan Liautaud is a leading international expert in ethics. She is the author of The Power of Ethics. Dr. Liautaud is the founder of The Ethics Incubator and Susan Liautaud & Associates Lim...
Jan 31, 2022•29 min•Season 10Ep. 250
How do you build a brand that people trust? Henry Kaminski Jr. discusses the importance of asking better questions— not just about design but also about what you want your customers to feel when they interact with your product or service. This interview is for anyone developing a brand to stand out in the marketplace. Henry Kaminski Jr. is the founder of Unique Designz, a full-service design, branding, and digital marketing agency. He has worked with celebrities like Jon Bon Jovi and Fabio Vivia...
Jan 24, 2022•36 min•Season 10Ep. 249
What is your vision for the future? Do you know where to begin? What if I told you it's not about where you are right now, but about where you want to be? Listen to this interview with Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco, performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker, visionary and thought leader, who believes that with enough encouragement from those around, you can achieve anything! Mike has been featured by Yahoo! Finance as one of the Top Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 and is on a mission to buil...
Jan 17, 2022•46 min•Season 10Ep. 248
You might have experienced failures in the past, or maybe you've been told several times that "you can't." The truth is, all entrepreneurs face challenges when starting their businesses. In this interview, Jay Samit shares how to keep going despite setbacks and some of the most significant business ideas that have grown from adversity. Jay Samit is the former Independent Vice Chairman of Deloitte, a bestselling author and is recognized as one of the world's leading experts on disruption and inno...
Jan 10, 2022•49 min•Season 10Ep. 247
So you want to get into Real Estate Investing but don't know where to start? Well, this episode is for you! Learn the secrets from Mark Podolsky (AKA The Land Geek), the country's most trusted and foremost authority on buying and selling raw, undeveloped land. Understand how land is being treated as a commodity and what it means for you, find out where opportunities exist, and more. For almost two decades, Mark has been actively investing in real estate and raw land, and has completed over 5,000...
Jan 03, 2022•37 min•Season 10Ep. 246
Sleep is essential, but how do you know if you're getting enough? Does it seem like your energy levels are just too low no matter how much sleep you get or what you do during the day? If so, then this video is for you! Dr. Michael Breus, a global expert on sleep and productivity, talked about how knowing your chronotype can enhance the quality of life for entrepreneurs. Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow o...
Dec 20, 2021•42 min•Season 9Ep. 245
What does it take to survive a crisis? Life is full of ups and downs, but how do you react when the bottom falls out? I’m talking about a diagnosis. I’m talking about injury. I’m talking about loss. In this interview, Josh Komen, a former athlete and a cancer survivor, shares his personal story of overcoming the odds to become an inspiration for everyone who has ever felt hopeless or lost in their own life. You will learn about pain, gratitude, and realization. In 2011, Josh was the number one 8...
Dec 13, 2021•45 min•Season 9Ep. 244
Do you feel you're doing everything correctly, but the money isn't coming in? There are several possible explanations for this. In this interview, Julie Foucht, a certified coach, business expert, and entrepreneur, discussed the factors that can keep us stuck in a cycle of lack and offered advice on breaking free! Julie teaches female coaches, teachers and healers who are frustrated with traditional marketing to build 6-figure businesses through the Art of Feminine Marketing. Learn more about yo...
Dec 06, 2021•37 min•Season 9Ep. 243
What is franchising? How do I choose a franchise? What are the trends in franchising right now? If you are thinking about franchising as a business model or looking to buy a franchise, then this is the show for you! In this episode, Kim Daly, one of America's Top Franchise Consultant, shares her experience with franchises and provides some great advice for those interested in exploring the opportunity. As America's top franchise consultant, Kim Daly ("The Daly Coach") has inspired thousands of p...
Nov 29, 2021•44 min•Season 9Ep. 242
What if we could change lives? What if we could be the difference? In this interview, Mike shares his story in guiding and mentoring his class on their journey to becoming successful business owners. Watch this video for some inspiration that will help you find your why and be the difference in someone else's life. Mike Walker has been an educator at New Way Academy in Phoenix, AZ for the past 17 years. He has served as a teacher, coach, mentor and principal for his students and loves what he do...
Nov 22, 2021•38 min•Season 9Ep. 241
Celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman has practiced for over 30 years in the Beverly Hills area and is known as the 'America's Dentist.' He has transformed the smiles of celebrities such as Katy Perry, Usher, Anthony Hopkins, Hugh Jackman, Jessica Simpson, Mark Wahlberg and Eva Longoria, among many others. In this interview, Dr. Dorfman shares life lessons that have guided him to pursue success and happiness. In addition, Dorfman discusses how believing in yourself can change your life, ho...
Nov 15, 2021•44 min•Season 9Ep. 240
Have you ever wondered how some people can withstand intense pressure and still maintain their composure? Captain Plumb survived nearly six years of torture as a POW after being shot down over Hanoi five days before his deployment was to end. In this interview, he shares how self-discipline, self-control, and the ability to forgive were integral parts of his survival and future success. Plumb believes that everyone has the choice whether they succeed, fail or become a victim of circumstances, no...
Nov 08, 2021•31 min•Season 9Ep. 239
People do business with people they know and like. To gain prospects' and clients' trust, we must first understand how our actions affect their perceptions of us as individuals and service providers (problem solvers). Ari Galper discusses his sales strategy, encouraging business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals to be honest when selling and the importance of building strong client relationships. If you want to improve your sales cycle performance, this is the interview for you. Ari...
Nov 01, 2021•27 min•Season 9Ep. 238
Mark Divine, a Navy Seal Commander, explains how he overcame a plane crash and trauma from his military service to build a successful business. In addition, he shares lessons on post-traumatic growth, burnout prevention, and survivor guilt. Mark Divine is an entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, philanthropist, and one of the world’s top leadership and coaching experts. Divine believes that any individual, team, or company can unlock 20X performance with the right tools and training....
Oct 25, 2021•52 min•Season 9Ep. 237
It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations of a new business. But what are some of the factors that contribute to business growth? Discover how a small company grew into a global software company by focusing on one big idea: making accounting simple. What is the secret? "We've always focused on one big problem," Mike McDerment says. Mike is the Executive Chair and Co-Founder of FreshBooks, the leading cloud accounting software designed specifically for freelancers and growing servic...
Oct 18, 2021•35 min•Season 9Ep. 236
In this interview, Nelson Tessler shares his origin story and how he overcame devastating obstacles to shift his mindset and inspire others to strive for success. It can be shattering having negative self-talk. It can also be difficult not knowing how to move forward or where to go next. The truth is that there are so many more possibilities than we realize. Nelson L. Tressler is the Founder and CEO of IGOTSMARTER, a goal-achievement program created to help people succeed in every aspect of life...
Oct 11, 2021•36 min•Season 9Ep. 235
There are many misconceptions regarding how to give a good presentation. AlexAnndra Ontra outlines three effective presentation tactics and how crucial these components are to getting your message out and compelling people to take action. AlexAnndra is changing the way the enterprise world thinks about its most undervalued asset — the presentation. As President and co-founder of Shufflrr, AlexAnndra is blazing a trail in the new discipline of presentation management. The technology she’s created...
Oct 04, 2021•23 min•Season 9Ep. 234
When you are a start-up, how do you lay a solid foundation for your business? Consider how you feel when you're starting something new and exciting, but there's much uncertainty involved. If that describes you, then this is the show for you. In today's interview, Susan talks to Alicia Butler Pierre about how a well-built infrastructure is essential for growing a successful business. Alicia Butler Pierre is the CEO of Equilibria, Inc., a 16-year-old operations management firm. She specializes in ...
Sep 27, 2021•36 min•Season 9Ep. 233
What are the most prevalent personality traits that lead to business failure? Susan discusses confirmation bias, behaviour modification, and core competencies with Robert Cappuccio in this amazing episode. Robert Cappuccio is a well-known motivational speaker, author, and behaviour change coach. He was born with a severe facial deformity and was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome when he was nine years old. Robert redirected his focus after experiencing a massive life shift and discovering his m...
Sep 20, 2021•34 min•Season 9Ep. 232
Emily Hirsh, founder and CEO of Hirsh Marketing, discusses how to create and maintain a brand and reputation. Emily and Susan talk about what it takes to be an entrepreneur in today's changing world, including being transparent with customers, solving problems for and with them, building a team, and balancing work and personal life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 13, 2021•29 min•Season 9Ep. 231
For years Matthew Ferry has been the success coach to royalty, billionaires, and high octane entrepreneurs. He has helped them navigate self-sabotage in order to live in a place of greater joy and fulfillment. He was also Susan's personal coach for five years and she credits him with helping her step into a new level of achievement. In this episode, you will learn how to torch negative self-talk, find greater fulfillment, and deal with your own drunk monkey. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Sep 06, 2021•42 min•Season 9Ep. 230
The bottom line is this - if you want to be inspired, learn how to gracefully deal with critics, and become motivated to take action, you need to meet Luke. In this episode, Susan interviews this young phenom who is building a significant business and YouTube following in a space that is void of his peers. Susan declares that this is one of the most inspiring episodes of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 30, 2021•27 min•Season 9Ep. 229
Just as the world entered lockdown, Tiffanee Cook was operating two health clubs. Suddenly faced with having to close her businesses, Tiffanee was left to ponder what to do with her life. Out of her newfound circumstances, she created one of the hottest podcasts in the world and started receiving paid sponsors in month number two. In this episode, you will learn resilience, how to adapt to your circumstances, and what it takes to literally roll with the punches. Learn more about your ad choices....
Aug 23, 2021•45 min•Season 9Ep. 228
Meet Jorge Purgly. Jorge went on vacation to a new country where he barely spoke the language and decided that he somehow wanted to stay. His first job was as an assistant janitor where he mopped floors and cleaned toilets. Jorge held onto his dream of becoming an entrepreneur and after almost a decade of learning how to be world-class at what most would consider trivial, he founded several successful ventures. This episode will inspire you to be the best at where you are, have the courage to pu...
Aug 16, 2021•45 min•Season 9Ep. 227
The most successful businesses are ones that people love, and who doesn't have a hobby? Join me this week as I interview Diana Frerick about how she was able to turn her pastime into an iconic multi-million dollar business years ago. She also shares what technology would have made it easier for today's entrepreneurs like herself back then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2021•35 min•Season 9Ep. 226
You might think your business is too small to use NDA's (non-disclosure agreements) however this episode will expand your mind in terms of why you should be using NDA's in your everyday business. In this episode, Susan shares why you need to use NDA's, basic facts about NDA's, and shares a story about someone who didn't heed Susan's advice and had an employee steal her database. Raw and Real Entrepreneurship is about tackling the basic realities of business so you can go out there and create som...
Jul 12, 2021•8 min•Season 9Ep. 225
We all get stuck in business and when that happens it is easy to feel apathy. We got into business to create results, make a difference, and be our own boss. Our businesses demand that we show up as our best selves. In this episode, entrepreneur, trainer, investor, and best-selling author, Susan Sly, shares her tips for getting yourself out of an entrepreneurial rut. (Audio version from The Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Show (Released June 30, 2021 - Youtube)) Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Jul 05, 2021•8 min•Season 9Ep. 224
What is it you want in your business? Are you generating enough sales, funding, and new clients? Many people quit because fear of asking is keeping them from achieving their goals. Join Susan to learn the secrets to becoming a master asker. (Audio version of The Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Show (Released June 16, 2021 - Youtube)) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 28, 2021•11 min•Season 9Ep. 223
Catherine Gray is a film producer, TedX speaker, podcast host, and founder of She Angels which seeks to help women founders get their businesses funded. In a world where only 2.5 percent of women-led pitches get funded, Catherine is using her platform to change that. In this episode, you will meet a woman who is on a mission to change the world. As we celebrate Pride Month, you will also learn how Catherine shifted the optics on issues like same-sex marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Jun 21, 2021•28 min•Season 9Ep. 222
