Biz Queen

is not your average business coach. She has helped thousands of businesses achieve exponential growth, create radical business strategies, and blast from ordinary to explosive!

And when you hire Susie, being average or running an average business instantly drops from your list of options. Susie’s relentless in pursuing your goals and comes with a proven, twenty-year track record that includes building two, $10 million companies, and selling her business for millions! Her passion is creating a business that allows you to live your dreams and achieve financial abundance.

Susie has created the Predictable Success Method™ that allows her to develop operations, finance, marketing, and sales accountability systems. These systems will lead you to very predictable and substantial revenue, profit growth and investment opportunities. Susie takes complicated issues and simplifies them for your success, creating the structure and team necessary to guide your company through the turbulence and uncertainty of dramatic growth.

Susie’s worked with top leaders in the world of business, including: John Assaraf, Lisa Nichols, Steve Harvey, Zenovia Andrews, Keri Murphy, Doug Carter, Redken, Paul Mitchell, Thompson Learning, Dell, and many more.

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Susie Carder website
Book: From Bootstrap to Big Time

Kelly Bagla, Esq.
Go Legal Yourself
GoLegalYourself.com

serves as an investment banking / strategic business consultant and promoter for emerging growth technology companies. He also has served as a Director and Advisor of several public and private technology corporations ranging in size of annual revenues from $1 million to $70 million.

He is the Chairman Emeritus of the Grand Strand Technology Council (serving Myrtle Beach, SC and surrounding counties) and was Founder in 2008. The Council is a non-profit member organization with initiatives in personal networking, Women in Technology, Robotics and STEM Education Support, and Startup.sc. The purpose of the Council is to Enhance the Region's Technology-Driven Business.

Prior to its sale to The Washington Post Company in 1996, he was Chairman and CEO of TechNews, Inc., publishers of Washington Technology newspaper. The publication and allied events & promotions served to enhance strategic planning and business growth of technology-intensive companies serving the CEOs, corporate and technical management, and business developers. He was founder and served as Chairman of the National Technology Fast 500 Program and its companion regional Technology Fast 50 programs that annually list and promote the fastest growing technology companies in the United States. He has served as Chairman of the Washington DC Technology Council after a short period as Interim President. The Council provides forums and interactions among technology companies, organizations and the federal and local governments to foster a stronger regional business environment and community involvement.

For more than twenty years, Dr. Sanders was an investment banker, specializing in the equity financing of emerging technology corporations. He has been the principal in the initial public offerings of a dozen companies and has served as advisor to numerous other public corporations. More thn forty private placements of equity capital have been organized through his efforts, including start-up entrepreneurial situations as well as established public entities.

Prior to entering the investment banking industry, Dr. Sanders served as a research scientist for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, as a Member of the Technical Staff of RCA Research Laboratories, and as a Development Engineer for general Electric Company.

He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Virginia and Kentucky, a Life Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Society of Investment Analysts, Association for Corporate Growth, and Founder of the Association of Technology Business Councils. In 1992, Dr. Sanders was recognized as the "Titan of Technology" at the Greater Washington Region High Tech Awards Gala.

Dr. Sanders received his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Louisville in 1961, and the M.S. (1962) and Ph.D. (1965) in electrical engineer from Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh PA.

A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Sanders maintains residence in Carlsbad, California with his wife Carole.

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Dr. John Sanders website
Book: Parables for Entrepreneurs

Kelly Bagla, Esq.
Go Legal Yourself
GoLegalYourself.com

This is John Biethan, Kelly’s podcast producer. Kelly wanted me to send out this message to let you know she apologizes for missing a few episodes and will be back shortly. She’s been spending time with out of town family and guests.

If you know Kelly, you know relationships and family are most important to her.

And I want to ask you, do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and have been working in corporate America for years, and found yourself saying “I think it’s now time to strike-out on my own to realize my own dreams?”

Well, Kelly has a legal turn-key system designed for doing just that - which will save you time, money, and the frustration of figuring it all out yourself while at the same time shortening the 1st legal life cycle phase of your business, the “Startup Phase.” This will allow you to more quickly move on to the 2nd legal life cycle phase, the “Growth Phase."

There are 4 legal life cycle phases of every business. Executed properly, it will guarantee your success at arriving at the 4th and final legal life cycle phase, the “Exit Phase,” where you reap the benefits of your hard work.

You can contact Kelly directly at [email protected] for more information.

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Today I’m pleased to bring on the show Neal Sperling who’s known as a “world class problem solver,” a “world class connector,” an international speaker, and works as a strategic advisor.

Neal has worked with over 50 billionaires, President of the United States, Captains Of Industry, and Nobel Prize winners.

Neal loves finding clarity and helping people clarify their mission, precision engineer it, and finally sequencing it. It’s his 3-step process.

We talked about how Neal approaches leadership using the same system he uses for everything else adding to it humility and inspiration.

Neal gives us several examples of his 3-step process applied to several different business models, and much, much more.

“Improve, grow, and graduate.” ~ Neal Sperling

I’m grateful Neal shared with me a system for writing a book when I wrote Go Legal Yourself.

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Neal Sperling
WorldClassConnections.com

Kelly Bagla, Esq.
Go Legal Yourself
GoLegalYourself.com

Today we’re going to be talking about the second part of Marketing 101. Here are a few the tips I said I’d share with you today from episode 39:

• First impressions matter. So when some sees or hears you for the first time, they’re going to make their judgement about you in the 1st 15 seconds - so you better be on your game when you’re out there marketing your business. It’s not just about selling your products or services. It’s about building and maintaining the relationships you’ll need to be successful. It’s about making those first impressions count with everyone you’re talking with out there. You need to offer an experience that’s worth promoting.
• Communication is key. Strong and effective communication has always played an important role in building your business. With today’s online communication, communication comes in many different forms.
• You need to give value to get value. Work hard listening to customers and make consistent improvements to make them happy.

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Kelly Bagla, Esq.
Go Legal Yourself
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Today we’re going to be talking about the first part of Marketing 101. I know that for  many of you this is a daunting subject and task.

Marketing is not an expense. It’s an investment. It’s important to understand how best and where to invest.

There are so many definitions for marketing, and I’m going to share with you my definition of marketing:

“Marketing is a tool that gets you discovered.”

Basics 1: before making any decisions, make a Marketing Plan, just like you would if you were going on a vacation, or planing anything that requires detail and planning to keep out of trouble. A Marketing Plan serves as a roadmap to your success. It details the success route you’ll need to follow to get your business noticed.

Basics 2: you must have a Marketing Budget. I highly suggest you sit down with a professional marketer and let them know everything. Share with them the big picture you have for your business. Most often you’ll need to start small but if your marketer knows the big picture, this will help them craft the plan.

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Kelly Bagla, Esq.
Go Legal Yourself
GoLegalYourself.com

Today is that show where we interview an expert in their field who can help you become successful in your business. Today I’m joined by Chuck Sinks who’s a Small Business Adviser for the CDC Small Business Finance.

Below are the social media handles and the "Cost / Effort" chart we referred to in this episode. The “Instant Boost Capital” is the working capital product we developed for our 504 borrowers who have the capacity to take on additional W/C debt, and was the reason we were doing the research in this area to begin with. This graph has been very helpful in explaining the different sources of small business debt capital - and the cost of that capital - to early stage entrepreneurs and small biz owners.

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Chuck Sinks
Small Business Advising
CDC Small Business Finance
CDCLoans.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CDC_Loans
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cdcloans/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cdc-small-business-finance/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmallBusinessFinance

Kelly Bagla, Esq.
Go Legal Yourself
GoLegalYourself.com

We’re still talking about money, and where to find it. Today I’m talking in part 3 about raising “venture capital” or finding an “angel investor.”

Venture capital firms make direct investments in companies in exchange for equity stakes in the business. VCs (venture capital firms) tend to be highly selective and usually only invest in businesses that are already established and have shown the ability to generate profit.

Another option you may have is to obtaining money from an “angel investor.” If you can’t get enough money from the bank or your own assets, and you don’t have a rich uncle, you can always look for a wealthy non-relative. Some well-off individuals like to invest in startup ventures often in an ownership stake in your own business. These investors are known as “angel investors.” Typically an “angel investor” has been successful in a particular industry and is looking for new opportunities. Not only can they offer you financing for your business right off the ground, but some are willing to offer guidance based off their own experience.

Here’s the main takeaway of this episode:

You’re probably asking yourself “How do I find these ‘angel investors?’” It can take some research. Many “angel investors” prefer to keep a low profile and can only be found by asking other business owners, financial advisors, and business attorneys. Often you’ll find these people in networking groups like StartupGRIND Carlsbad, where people collaborate and meet new people.

Remember, you only have one shot at getting the attention of an “angel investor” so spend some time honing your pitch down to an art. You’ll need to tell them:

• why your service or product will be a hit
• why your business will stand-out in the market
• why you are the right person to run the business
• and how much of a return on the investment your “angel” can expect.

The best way to prepare for all of this and these questions is to sit down and draft your business plan. Go back NOW and listen to Episode 2: The Power of a Business Plan to find out more. If you’re looking for a business template, at Go Legal Yourself you’ll find the perfect business plan for you to use, especially if you’re looking for money.

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Kelly Bagla, Esq.
Go Legal Yourself
GoLegalYourself.com

In this part 2 of the 4 part series “Money. Where to Find It” we’re talking about borrowing from family and friends.

You can always turn to people who you know best. It can be easier to persuade them rather than the big banks. Borrowing money from a personal friend or family member is a very popular option. Even though they’re a family member or friend, you still need everything in writing so everyone is on the same page.

A 2015 survey found that 68% of small businesses used financing from family and friends, but borrowing from family or a friend can be tricky as well. Needless to say, borrowing from family and friends comes with its own set of risks.

Make sure you have the terms of the loan clearly written down. This includes:

• how much to be borrowed
• the amount of interest to be charged
• the time-table for when the repayment will occur.

You can also give them the option to convert their loan into equity in your company.

So remember, the 2nd way you get get money to finance your business, is to receive a loan from family and friends - both with the option of converting the loan into equity in your company.

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Every year hundreds of thousands of Americans launch their businesses. About half of those new businesses survive for 5 years. One-third remain in operation after 10 years. A small percentage of those mature into legends.

Before your business becomes a legend, you need to find a way to finance it from the beginning. In this part 1, we’ll be talking about “self financing.”

Kelly on Tony DUrso’s Revenue Chat podcast > EP159. Kelly Bagla: The Queen of Business Law!

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Kelly Bagla, Esq.
Go Legal Yourself
GoLegalYourself.com