Innovation happens when people see a problem and are passionately committed to finding a solution that provides value. Join Susan as she talks with Nicholas Borsotto, the Manager for AI alliances at Lenovo, one of the biggest hardware manufacturers in the world. He is not a traditional corporate employee - Nicholas joined Lenovo to help innovators and startups to scale. Nicholas believes necessity is the mother of invention – sometimes times of crisis is where the greatest ideas are born. Even d...
Sep 26, 2022•42 min•Season 10Ep. 282
In today's business world, it's more important than ever to have a strong presence on social media. As customers become increasingly tech-savvy, they're turning to social media to learn about new products and services. For businesses, having an active social media presence is essential to driving sales and staying competitive. Marketing and social media expert Avery Sly shares her wisdom on the art of using Social Media to market your business even in the ever-changing economy. Avery also shares...
Sep 19, 2022•27 min•Season 10Ep. 281
In this Episode, Susan interviews Blaine Bartlett, author of the number 1 international best-seller Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business. He’s worked with entrepreneurs and leaders in many of the largest companies and organizations on the planet to change the way leadership is used to foster Compassionate Capitalism. He shares that the purpose of business is not to make money, but rather uplift the experience of all living things on this planet. If your business uplifts th...
Aug 29, 2022•45 min•Season 10Ep. 280
In this episode, Susan interviews David Perry, a 30-year veteran of the gaming industry. He started by making games just for fun – he had no idea there was any money to be made. His first game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, went on to be number one in the charts. He continued his path doing things “just for fun” and was also the creator of the popular games like the Matrix, Terminator and cult classic, Earthworm Jim. He started asking himself, if movies and music could be streamed, why not video...
Aug 22, 2022•45 min•Season 10Ep. 279
In this episode, Susan Sly interviews Edgar Blazona, a serial entrepreneur and 8-figure furniture business success story. Edgar identified his passion for building furniture when he couldn’t afford furniture for his first apartment, so he built his own. Edgar knew he was born to be an entrepreneur, but he embraced his time in entry-level retail jobs to learn everything he could about business while making amazing connections. During his time in retail, he identified some opportunities that were ...
Aug 15, 2022•42 min•Season 10Ep. 278
In this interview with Dave Selinger, the mind behind the next BIG thing in home security – Deep Sentinel- we'll discuss how artificial intelligence is disrupting the trillion-dollar security industry and what he did to make it possible. David Selinger was an early employee at Amazon, working directly under Jeff Bezos. He led the R&D arm of Amazon’s data-mining and personalization team. He co-founded Redfin (now a multi-billion dollar company). He founded RichRelevance, a company that offers...
Aug 08, 2022•50 min•Season 10Ep. 277
Cryptocurrency and blockchain are two of the most talked about technologies today. But what do they actually mean? In this episode, Richard Carthon, a crypto expert, explains cryptocurrency and blockchain in simple terms so that you can understand how they work. Richard Carthon is on a mission to bridge the gap between people who know nothing about cryptocurrency and blockchain with thought leaders in the space. His podcast, YouTube channel, and blog Crypto Current, was founded to give access to...
Aug 01, 2022•37 min•Season 10Ep. 276
In this episode, Brennan Agranoff, CEO of Hoopswagg, discussed how to take advantage of your talents and abilities to achieve success. He also pointed out the importance of innovating to create a successful business by finding ways to differentiate from competitors, which will make your product more appealing to the market. ((An excerpt from our LIVE Only 4 Days Event) Brennan Agranoff has been founding companies since the age of seven but officially launched his first business, Hoopswagg, in 20...
Jul 25, 2022•37 min•Season 10Ep. 275
The number one reason startups fail is a lack of cash flow. There are many ways to raise funds for your startup. You could try to get a loan from the bank, or you could bring in angel investors or venture capitalists to invest in your company. But there is one thing all these sources of funding have in common: they want to see a good return on their investment. This episode talks about the importance of creating value for your investors and making sure your business is attractive to potential fu...
Jul 18, 2022•46 min•Season 10Ep. 274
Diana Frerick, President of Agency 8, shares 10 businesses anyone can start for less than 500! She will give you some specific resources, websites and steps to help you get started. Diana has a strong business background, having owned her own multi-million dollar business and worked for Fortune 500 companies in sales, training, curriculum development, video production, graphic design and marketing. In 2017 Diana decided that digital marketing and business automation was her next adventure. From ...
Jul 11, 2022•32 min•Season 10Ep. 273
Starting your own Etsy shop can seem a little daunting, but Gina Mote did it and sold over 8000 items in her first year! In this interview, she shares some great tips on how to get started, including inviting people to your shop, making an initial investment, and using Facebook as a tool. Gina has worked from home for 35 years in various fields, creating several businesses from scratch in the craft field, including hand-painting clothing and creating an online scrapbook store over 20 years ago. ...
Jul 04, 2022•34 min•Season 10Ep. 272
Do you know your superpower? In business, as in life, it is essential to know what sets you apart and makes you unique. In this interview, Nick Cavuoto shared his journey to understanding his superpower and how it helped him achieve success. Nick Cavuoto is a people catalyst, brand strategist, and executive business consultant for today’s most influential brands. In addition to his accomplishments as a business consultant with Fortune 500 Companies like Verizon, Microsoft, and Paychex, Nick serv...
Jun 27, 2022•39 min•Season 10Ep. 271
When considering whether or not to invest in a company, all investors look for a few important factors. We'll look at what those aspects are in this interview and how you can make your company more investible. John Cerasani is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author. He shares his experiences to help the masses in the business and entrepreneurial landscape. At the age of 27, John was featured in Crains 40 under 40, in his mid 30's he had a private equity exit for his insurance compa...
Jun 20, 2022•35 min•Season 10Ep. 270
Are you struggling to achieve success in your life? If you want to achieve greater success in your life, then you need to start by shifting your identity. Too often we get stuck in a rut and don't believe that we can be or do anything different. But with the power of mindset, discipline, and consistency, you can achieve anything you set your mind to! (Live event recording from UME 2022) The World’s 1 ‘Rock Star’ International Speaker, Camilita Nuttall is an Influencer, Founder & CEO of Event...
Jun 13, 2022•50 min•Season 10Ep. 269
There's no escaping pain when it comes to achieving success. But if you're willing to make the necessary sacrifices, you can turn your failures into stepping stones for greater achievement. In this episode, Glenn talks about the lessons he learned from his biggest challenges and how they've helped him become a successful entrepreneur. If you're looking to make a big change in your life, you need to be prepared to make sacrifices and take risks. Are you ready to leap into success? From underdog t...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr•Season 10Ep. 268
When you can tell a story that connects with people on an emotional level, it opens up a whole new world of possibilities for your business. In this interview, David talked about the power of storytelling and how you can use it to create more value for your customers and clients. David JP Phillips is an international speaker, author, coach and a global authority on public speaking, communication and self-leadership. He has recently been awarded the number 8 in the world of Global Gurus in Commun...
May 30, 2022•26 min•Season 10Ep. 276
When it comes to business, two things are always true: you can't be afraid to pivot and you have to be constantly growing and scaling. In this episode, Jess Glazer shared how she turned her side hustle into a multi-million dollar business by doing just that. If you're looking to take your business to the next level, then this is for you! A former celebrity personal trainer and elementary school teacher, Jess turned her once “cute side hustle” into a multi-million dollar business in 2 years. Sinc...
May 23, 2022•46 min•Season 10Ep. 266
There are a lot of reasons why entrepreneurs should write a book. Books can be used as lead magnets to attract more customers, they can act as a portfolio piece for potential clients, and they can help you position yourself as an expert in your field. But the best part is that writing a book is simple - you don't need to be an experienced writer or have gone to school for journalism. In this interview, you will learn how to get started and get some tips on how to write a book that will help you ...
May 16, 2022•30 min•Season 10Ep. 265
Business is all about creating relationships. It is not about pushing a product or service on someone; it's about developing trust and understanding so that you can provide what the customer actually needs. In this interview, Charlie and I talked about the importance of relationships in business and how to create them. Charlie Cina captivates his audiences and teaches them how to master the right mindset, missions, and moves to reach their personal potential to drive massive revenue. Through his...
May 09, 2022•34 min•Season 10Ep. 264
When times are tough, it's easy to lose hope. But the truth is, hope is one of the most powerful things we have. It can be incredibly strong and can help us get through even the most difficult challenges. Watch now for a dose of inspiration and encouragement! (Show excerpt from live event recording of The Summit of Hope Seminar) As CEO of Ziglar Inc., Tom Ziglar shares not only a last name with his father, Zig Ziglar, but he also carries on his philosophy, which is simply, You can have everythin...
May 02, 2022•11 min•Season 10Ep. 263
What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? What skills do you need, and what personality traits should you have? Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart. It takes guts, resilience and a lot of other qualities that are hard to come by in one person. In this interview, Todd talked about his journey from being an employee to a serial entrepreneur. He talked about the skills you need, the challenges you may face, as well as some hints on how to find the right people for your busi...
Apr 25, 2022•40 min•Season 10Ep. 262
What's your dream business? How do you get there? Jess Feldman had a successful career on Wall Street and was living the life. Until one day, he realized what he really wanted to do. In this interview, Jess shares his story of how he made the leap from being an employee to becoming an entrepreneur. Jess spent most of his life surrounded by art – his parents began collecting in the 1970s just as a core group of today’s established artists was emerging. Jess initially chose a career in finance eve...
Apr 18, 2022•34 min•Season 10Ep. 9
Do you know what Self-sabotage is? Self-sabotage is when we do things that undermine our success. It's a pattern of behavior that many people experience, and it can be difficult to break. It can be anything from procrastination to sabotaging relationships or even our happiness. In this interview, Mia talks about what she learnt over the years and shares some expert tips for overcoming self-sabotage. Mia Hewett is the Founder and CEO of Aligned Intelligence®, the best-selling author of Meant For ...
Apr 11, 2022•32 min•Season 10Ep. 260
What do you need to know about M&A in order to be successful? In this episode, Kison Patel, Founder, and CEO of M&A Science discusses the dramatic changes he and his team want to happen in the world of M&A by aligning teams to work together around the same priorities for a successful deal. Kison Patel is the Founder and CEO of M&A Science, with a passion to drive the M&A industry forward. He was an M&A advisor for ten years in which he sold larger companies such as commer...
Apr 04, 2022•39 min•Season 10Ep. 259
Making the jump from employee to business owner can be daunting, but it's also incredibly rewarding. In this interview, we'll explore Tiffany Paul's story, who made the leap and found success. Learn from her journey and find out what you need to do to make the jump yourself! Tiffany Paul is a former unfulfilled corporate employee spending 10 years with Procter & Gamble before leaving her 6-figure salary and taking the leap to full-time entrepreneur. She is the host of the Dream Life podcast,...
Mar 28, 2022•31 min•Season 10Ep. 258
A lot of people will tell you what you shouldn't do. And many people will tell you what they think is the best course for your life. But if we all listened to that, there would be no one in this world doing anything because everyone's right and wrong at some point or another. When starting a business, it's natural to feel the pressure of what others say. But to achieve success, you have to tune out the noise and stay true to your vision. Known as 'The Girl Who Made Elon Musk Cry', Niyc Pidgeon i...
Mar 21, 2022•38 min•Season 10Ep. 257
In a world where everything is constantly changing, the one thing that remains constant is the need for authenticity. To create sustainable and fair exchange in business, we must first understand the value of authenticity. When we give and receive from a place of authenticity, we create something truly valuable. Let's talk about what authenticity means in the business world and how to create sustainable, fair exchange relationships with your customers, employees, and partners. Dr. John Demartini...
Mar 14, 2022•56 min•Season 10Ep. 256
How do you keep the hustle alive when things seem to be going wrong, and you feel like giving up? In this interview, we talk about keeping the hustle alive in tough times. Burnout is a common issue for entrepreneurs, but it doesn't have to be that way. You can learn how to manage your time and energy to stay productive and focused even when things are tough. Watch this video for some great tips on how to remain resilient, find your inner strength, and get back in the game. Megan Huber is a Busin...
Feb 28, 2022•49 min•Season 10Ep. 254
In life, we all go through tough times. But it's how we react to those tough times that determines our success. So if you are looking for some inspiration, this interview is for you. Let's talk about how you can turn a crisis into an opportunity and why having a positive mentor in your life is crucial. A real estate and CRE technology investor, Jon Schultz has combined his passions for both real estate and technology. He is Co-Founder, and Managing Principal of Onyx Equities, LLC., with partner ...
Feb 21, 2022•35 min•Season 10Ep. 253
How do you take an idea and turn it into a business? In this interview, Georgie Dorfman, founder of the All My Love brand, talked about her steps to get her business off the ground. These tips will help you validate your idea, create a plan, and find the right people to help make your dream a reality. Georgie is from Los Angeles but graduated in 2020 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the pandemic with a major in Retail & Consumer Behavior and two minors in Textile & Fashion...
Feb 14, 2022•32 min•Season 10Ep. 252
