Best Tolu Michaels Podcasts (2025)

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31. Must Everyone Build a Community 12:36

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Ever feel pressured to start a community to grow your business? Social media makes it seem like a massive following equals a thriving community, but is that really the case? Building a community that's profitable goes way beyond follower count or creating a good "vibe" in a group chat. Your WHY matters. It needs to be strong enough to drive the res…

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30. Mid-Year Momentum 11:28

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Can you believe it's almost mid-year? Let's be honest - for some of us, it feels like we blinked and January became June. While some might celebrate the year's halfway mark with fireworks, others might feel a pang of panic. Did you achieve what you set out to do in January? Don't worry, this isn't about guilt-tripping! Instead of dwelling on what y…

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29. Multifaceted & Multitasking 12:10

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Are you a writer by day, entrepreneur by night, gym enthusiast some time during the weekends, with a side hustle in baking? Or just someone who wears many hats? The struggle is real. I know. But the truth is, balance isn't about giving equal attention to every area of your life. It's about prioritizing strategically based on the season of life you'…

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28. Introducing Yourself: A Beginner’s Guide 8:48

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Do you ever get stuck when you attempt to introduce yourself? All of a sudden, you only remember your name and you’re struggling to articulate the thing you know how to do best. You begin to fumble for words, your mind only thinking "uhs" and "y'know." Been there, done that! But practice makes perfect! Introducing yourself effectively is a crucial …

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27. Building a Profitable Community 20:19

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Ever feel like you're drowning in business advice? New hacks appear daily, promising to skyrocket your brand. You try them all, from the latest social media trend to the email funnel recommended by the “guru’s” but nothing quite clicks. Sound familiar? I’ve been there too. I was THIS close to quitting my business, until I discovered the magic of co…

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26. Rewriting the Stories we Tell Ourselves 13:35

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There are so many narratives the world tells us about who we are and what we are capable of, but no story is as important as the ones we tell ourselves. Whose voice is in your head, and what does it say? Is it whispering fears or is it making a victory chant? Sometimes, the stories we tell ourselves are limiting our progress. In this episode, we ex…

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25. Storytelling for Entrepreneurs: Four practical Templates 8:09

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Have you ever zoned out of a sales pitch because it was so dull? Yeah, me too. But what if your sales pitch did not feel like a pitch at all? Imagine holding your audience captive and making people desire your offer by telling a simple story. You can do it, and yes, you have a story worth telling. In fact, you already have the stories you need in y…

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24. Personal Branding for Introverts 11:45

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Many introverts shy away from personal branding, because they cringe at the idea of constant self-promotion and extroverted networking. But what if I told you there’s a better way and that your introverted nature is perfectly suited for building a powerful brand? Introverted? Me too! You're not alone! In this episode, we explore your hidden strengt…

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23. Mother’s Day Special 20:58

1y ago20:58

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What better way to honor mothers than to amplify the voices of diverse mothers from the SHOWUP Circle community. These women share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs, offering words of wisdom and encouragement for mothers in all stages of life. One key reminder from this episode is that you don't need to be a perfect mom to be a good mom. …

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22. Building a Brand Beyond your Career 22:35

1y ago22:35

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Do you think your current skills will still be relevant in the future? Let’s face it, the work you’re doing now may not be the work you’ll be doing in 20 years time. It may not even exist. So, what can you do to stay relevant and in-demand, no matter what the future holds? The answer: Build a timeless brand that transcends your current career or bu…

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21. Ditch the Discounts: 4 pricing tweaks to boost sales 17:29

1y ago17:29

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Ever feel like giving clients a discount when they ask? We've all been there. A potential client asks for a discount, and that little voice in your head whispers, "Should I just give it to them?" Hold on! This episode is packed with powerful alternatives that will keep your business thriving. You can be generous, kind, considerate AND still not off…

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20. How to Keep Showing Up 22:37

1y ago22:37

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Are you starting something fresh? Or starting something again? Maybe a fitness goal, or a product launch? Then, this episode is for you! It’s nice to have strategies and templates, but all that aside, how do you keep going when you have competing priorities? How do you make your mission a reality? How do you show up in spite of uncertainty? The tru…

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19. Creating a Second Income Stream 18:30

1y ago18:30

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Ring Ring You pick up the phone and your friend, in a frenzy, says, ‘the economy is crazy, what are we going to do? How are we going to survive? How can we make more money?’ Your bank account is screaming "SOS" and the financial news just makes you wanna crawl under the covers. Fear not, friend! You’re not alone. The economy might be shaky but it d…

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18. 5 Signs it’s time to Reinvent Yourself 18:30

1y ago18:30

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Just like we have seasons in nature, we have seasons in how we work and show up. You may not particularly like Winter, but seasons must change. For living things to stay alive, Spring must at some point give way to Summer, and then Fall to Winter again. Same thing with you. To stay relevant, you must reinvent. To stay profitable, you must pivot. If…

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17. When you don’t feel like Showing Up 13:47

1+ y ago13:47

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We’ve all been there: staring down a to-do list with complete lack of enthusiasm. You won’t always feel motivated. That’s for sure! However, what separates successful people from others is the ability to keep showing up even when they don’t feel motivated.. Wondering how to do that? In this episode, you’ll get actionable strategies to keep going ev…

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16. So you want to understand yourself? → Nail self-awareness in 5 steps 14:01

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Self-awareness isn’t just about knowing your favorite ice cream flavor or worst place to have dinner. It’s about understanding yourself enough to complete your sentences... to know what lights up your eyes... to know how you would react in weird situations- just like you understand your best friend. It's about knowing what makes you, you. This self…

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15. Behind-The-Scenes: 3 Tweaks to my Content Strategy this Year 24:18

1+ y ago24:18

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It's Content o'clock. You stare at a blank screen, not sure what to say, the pressure to create is mounting. We’ve all been there... And this is normally the part where you’d get tips about overcoming writer’s block. But not today. Take a walk with me as I dive into my content mindset, new actions, and strategies I’m finally using in 2024. It won't…

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14. This is How to Invest in Women 25:33

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Are we going to wait 131 years to close the global gender gap? I think not. This is a timely reminder that investing in the progress of women is not just a matter of fairness or moral imperative, but it's also a strategic advantage for businesses. Tune in for a refreshing perspective on whose responsibility it is to invest in women, specific steps …

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13. Getting big results from a small audience 21:59

1+ y ago21:59

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You don't need a million followers to make millions. In a world obsessed with numbers, many don’t understand that having a large audience doesn’t particularly guarantee success. Bigger does not necessarily mean better. IS IT NICE to have a large audience? A thousand times Yes IS IT NECESSARY for your next level of success? NO. Except if your succes…

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12. How to stand out from other Experts online 27:46

1+ y ago27:46

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The only way to be remembered and preferred is to be different. In a sea of experts, you want clients to choose you and opportunities to find you. But if you're like everyone else, there's nothing for them to choose. The first step to being preferred is to be different. Tune in to elevate your brand, differentiate yourself from other experts, and m…

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New Name, New Chapter. 7:54

1+ y ago7:54

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Welcome back to your "House of How." After a break from the podcast, we're back and better. You’ll get heart-to-hearts, handholding, and how-tos so you can show up to your best life, stand out online, and share your message with the world. This is a quick, sweet, honest comeback where I unveil our new name, how this podcast has evolved, and what to…

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Birthing Changemakers : How to start a nonprofit ft Raquel Daniel 50:18

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How to tell stories that change the world featuring Laju Iren. 46:27

2y ago46:27

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📌 Learn how to partner with God for your children, vision, and Nation→ Get your copy of the Birthing book 👇👇👇 https://www.ugonneann.com/thebirthing...

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How to hear God's Voice Clearly & The Power of Coaching/ Visionary Conversations with Mrs. Noch 42:26

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📌 Learn how to partner with God for your children, vision, and Nation→ Get your copy of the Birthing book 👇👇👇https://www.ugonneann.com/thebirthing...📌 You can find Mrs. Noch on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mrs.noch/📌 Register for the Sex Education for Christian Families Webinarhttps://biblical-parenting-academy.ck...…

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Visionary Conversations with Tolu Michaels: Understanding Personal Branding and Birthing Thought Leaders 52:46

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📌 You can find Tolu Michaels on her websitehttps://tolumichaels.com/📌 Watch the Birthing Visions Podcast on Youtube👇👇https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyVAMdJucuI3ZuOHDk6D1n-GGJgwffK68📌 Learn how to partner with God for your children, vision, and Nation→ Get your copy of the Birthing book 👇👇👇https://www.ugonneann.com/thebirthingbookhttps://www…

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Visionary Conversations: Birthing Healthy Kingdom Marriages ft Nike Folagbade 1:25:45

2y ago1:25:45

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In this episode, I sat with Nike Folagbade, a Marriage minister and Family life coach. A vivid encourager, equipper and nurturer who leads the coaching/consultation services at NIKE FOLAGBADE INTERNATIONAL.

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Season 2 Introduction 15:01

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Grab your copy of the birthing book here - https://www.ugonneann.com/thebirthingbook

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Ep 111 - Productivity Tech Hacks for Entrepreneurs with Molly Rose 24:51

2+ y ago24:51

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Molly discussed with us on this episode, how entrepreneurs can improve their productivity by delegating tasks to professional VAs who will not only make their lives easier but make it possible for the entrepreneur to improve their business by spending more time on tasks and duties that will directly impact business growth and not the routine tasks …

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Ep 110 - How to Sharpen Your Business For Success with Jason Skeesick 22:02

2+ y ago22:02

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Jason shares his experience from going to military as well as transiting to the Banking sector before going to become the Entrepreneur Evangelist. He also explained how he was able to use his military training to drive success in the Banking sector and how all those experiences shaped him into building a system that allowed him to help other people…

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Ep 107 - How to use Long-Tail Keywords to Drive Hyper Targeted Traffic to Your Website 10:43

2+ y ago10:43

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Today I give a quick overview on how to drive targetted traffic to your website by using buyer intent to set your site up for success using long tail keywords to drive traffic to your website and ensure that you have less competition. Long tail keywords are keywords that are more specific than broad or short tail keywords and can be tracked to inte…

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Ep 106 - Mastering Online Meetings with Michael Fraidenburg 32:44

2+ y ago32:44

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Michael took time to let us know about online meetings starting with what people fear the most regarding online meetings and how to manage online meetings, especially when you can't read the audience. A good way to get our online meetings, according to Michael, is to ensure transparency and put systems in place to work things out in case things go …

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Ep 105 - Partnership Marketing for Business with Dustin Riechmann 30:24

2+ y ago30:24

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Dustin talks about how he uses Partnership marketing to improve business. It's simply getting yourself in front of new customers by collaborating with other people and/brands with an overlapping audience and presents everyone involved with a win-win-win scenario. About Dustin Dustin serves mission-driven entrepreneurs as a strategic marketing coach…

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Ep 104 - There's no One Size Fits All Approach in Business with Steve Lowell 27:00

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Steve shared with us his experience on how the global pandemic recalibrated his business. He speaks about how shifting mindsets and making real changes helped to positively impact his business. He also talked about how important it is to dress the part while working from home. About Steve Steve has always been a fan of the stage. His first time in …

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Ep 103 - How to Hire and Manage Remote teams Effectively with Limor Bergman Gross 32:47

2+ y ago32:47

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Limor is a woman that has gone to great heights in the male dominated tech industry. She has since been working to help women in tech figure out their goals, figure out the barriers and chart a direction that will give them the recognition that they deserve. She also gave us insights into the things needed to do when choosing a remote talent that w…

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Ep 102 - Some Top Traffic Sources for Your Website 15:29

2+ y ago15:29

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Today I look at some of the ways that you can increase traffic to your website. As a business owner, regardless of size. driving traffic to the bussiness is key and I talked about the following methods for driving traffic: Search Engine Optimization guest posting getting on podcasts using twitter and LinkedIn creating a free resurce simpletraffic s…

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Ep 101 - Wisdom Of The Men With Clint Arthur 29:35

3y ago29:35

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Clint and I talked about his story of Taxi driving to the road of becoming and award winning and celebrity Entrepreneur. He discussed some of the top lessons from his book "Wisdom of the Men", a really great book that would add immense value to any true Entrepreneur who is ready to take charge of destiny and take the bulls by the horn. We discussed…

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Ep 100 - How to Make Plans for the Long-term Success of Your Business with Alex Brueckmann 31:25

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Alex joins us today to talk about how businesses can be sustainble and stand the test of time. He gave us actionable insights about how businesses can achieve their short, medium and long term growth by creating strategies that will stand the test of time. About Alex Alex is an entrepreneur, author, executive coach, and board advisor. He built comp…

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Ep 99 - Running an Influential Music Business from Home with Dave Combs 35:00

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Dave Combs, an established composer and music entrepreneur who has built a successful business with virtually no advertising and creating a worldwide following generating over 50,000 personal notes and letters of support for my music. He shared with us his journey working in the corporate world and how that journey took him from information technol…

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Ep 98 - How to Use TikTok for Business 17:54

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Is TikTok a fad that will pass? Or is it something that can help your business grow? Today, Tolu discusses how this social app, which was the leading app by downloads in 2021, might just be a great addition to your tools for business growth. He shares some stats to help you decide if TikTok is the right fit for you and ways you can use it to your a…

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Ep 97 - Succeeding as an Encore Entrepreneur with Shelley Carney 29:25

3y ago29:25

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Ever heard of the term “Encore entrepreneur?” Livestream coach and consultant Shelley Carney introduces them as people, usually middle-aged, who have worked under other employers for long periods and are now ready to start their businesses. Shelley trains Encore Entrepreneurs to master the relevant technology to get themselves on Livestream to conn…

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Ep 96 - How to Market Your Business Inexpensively with Brian Winch 24:08

3y ago24:08

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Our guest today is Brian Winch, the owner and founder of CleanLots. CleanLots was a side hustle he started 41 years ago. He has built it into a full-time business that he continues to operate today. He joins us on this episode to discuss how to grow and market your business without breaking the bank. For Brian, the first step to building a sustaina…

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EP 95 - Business Excellence with Rael Bricker 31:05

3y ago31:05

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Our guest today, Rael Bricker, talks about becoming the best version of ourselves, even in business. He speaks professionally onstage about business and owns a thriving venture capital and financial services business in Australia. You also don’t want to miss the free pdf version of his book at the end of this episode titled “Dive in, Lessons Learnt…

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Ep 94 - The Value of Customer Experience for Business Longevity with Alex Oliviera 33:28

3y ago33:28

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Why do you think presents are wrapped with bows and packaged with cards? It’s all for the experience of the products. Over 5 million businesses were launched in America last year, yet, research has shown that 86% of businesses will fail after 5 years. Aside from the demand for products, a significant reason for that is poor customer experience. Ale…

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Ep 93 - Some Growth Hacking Strategies Your Business can Start Implementing Today 19:57

3y ago19:57

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Black Friday sales are just a few months away. Now is the time to grow your business with these practical growth tips. Tolu discusses lead market strategy in which clients give you their email addresses and contact address in return for the value you give them. He discusses the different ways he gives value --- Send in a voice message: https://podc…

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Ep 92 - How to Build Revenue-Generating Podcasts for Businesses with Jake Jorgovan 24:59

3y ago24:59

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Jake took the time to educate us on the importance that podcasting brings to the table for businesses and how exactly they can use it to gain access to the decision makers in their industry and bring more business flowing through their doors. Jake has been able to help various businesses, such as Meta and Alibaba, grow their revenue through podcast…

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Ep 91 - How to Build a Truly Scalable Business and Team with Jhana Li 29:03

3y ago29:03

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Jhana, an operations coach and consultant who helps digital businesses and entrepreneurs build scalable businesses and teams to help their businesses thrive, joins us on the show today. She discusses how she started working remotely and what to do to be less afraid of working remotely. She also speaks on how the standard work models have changed an…

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Ep 90 - Introversion Dynamics with Jenny Toh 29:51

3y ago29:51

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Jenny Toh is a lawyer as well as a certified and trained life coach who trains introverts to be more visible in the workspace while still remaining authentic. She discusses how to leverage your introversion in the workspace. Jenny explains the difference between introverts and extroverts as team members and leaders in the workplace and the importan…

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Ep 89 - Why You Need To Include SMS In Your Marketing 23:30

3y ago23:30

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Do you know that 97% of adults in the U.S currently own a cell phone, and 87% of them own smartphones? What better way to market than through SMS? Tolu discusses creating an SMS list after getting clients’ consent and shares the importance of business lists and planning your business offers so that they synchronize with the frequency of your messag…

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Ep 88 - Homeschooling The Kids While Working From Home With Don Abad 27:22

3y ago27:22

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Don Abad joins us in another anecdotal, insightful episode. He shares views concerning his choices in homeschooling his kids while working from home. He also shares methods he and his wife use to homeschool their kids that would help them learn out-of-the-box thinking, among other skills that would help them thrive as adults but are not found in tr…

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EP 87 - Processes That Work With Maggie Perotin 28:56

3y ago28:56

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Maggie, an outstanding business and leadership coach who helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses in the simplest way possible, is our guest today. She breaks down her key processes for business growth in three steps – vision; understanding your customer and how you help them solve their problem and go out there to meet them; create a simple plan …