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One of the best things about buying something on the Internet is that you can do a near-limitless amount of research. Yet while things like online reviews are usually beneficial for consumers, they can be more difficult for business owners. All business owners want positive online reviews, but they need to be reliable and credible reviews. So how can you do this? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Reza Lavasani to discuss how you can get reliable online reviews for your business. Some of the insights shared and discussed include:
This is a terrific episode if you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or sales leader that is looking for better online reviews. While there is no guarantee of getting unanimously positive reviews, implementing the insights discussed in this episode will substantially increase your odds of getting the reviews you want. Enjoy the episode!
Reza Lavasani is the CEO and co-founder of Revioly, which is the world’s first online market test platform that provides consumers with a chance to test and honestly review products and services for free or for a heavily discounted price. Along with Revioly, Reza is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, product designer, and eCommerce instructor. Before all of that, he quit a career in medicine to become an entrepreneur.
Want to learn more from Reza about how to get reliable online reviews for your business?
No matter what business that you are in, you have to constantly think about how you are finding new customers. What works today may not necessarily work tomorrow (just look at the cold call). So as we enter the latter half of 2021, how can we be more effective sales prospectors and build profitable relationships that last? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Collin Cadmus to discuss modern-day prospecting. Among the insights you will hear in this episode include the following:
This is a great discussion for sales leaders that want to up their games. Collin shares some fantastic ideas on how you can better connect with your prospects and generate more sales. Whether you are looking to accelerate your sales growth or simply want to hear from a sales pro, this conversation is for you. Enjoy the conversation!
Collin Cadmus is a sales pro who has been perfecting his sales skills throughout his entire life. He has professionally been in sales for a little more than 10 years. Now, Collin helps startups build and scale world-class sales organizations. He does this through consulting, advising, and executive coaching. In the end, he leverages modern prospecting technologies to help his clients reach their sales goals.
Want to learn more from Collin about modern prospecting and how to prospect through 2021 and beyond?
No matter where you work, you are undoubtedly trying to develop a better product or service. Both you and your competitors aren’t standing still, so you need to invest both time and energy into unleashing innovation in your company. So how do you do this? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Josh Linkner to discuss how small, everyday innovations can drive oversized results. Some of the insights that you will hear in this episode include the following:
This is a great conversation for anyone that is looking to become more creative in their lives. Whether you are trying to develop a new product or service at work or simply want to make something better in your life, you can take Josh’s insights and accelerate toward your goals. Enjoy the discussion!
Josh Linkner is the co-founder and chairman of Platypus Labs. He started his career as a jazz guitarist and became the founder and CEO of five technology companies (which sold for a combined value of $200 million). He is also the author of four books (two of which became New York Times bestsellers). As if that weren’t enough, Josh is the founding partner of Detroit Venture Partners, where he has invested in and mentored over 100 startups.
Want to learn more from Josh about how small, everyday innovations can drive oversized results?
Whether you just started a startup or are looking to scale your business, you may be thinking about taking on external capital. It is a difficult decision, but if you decide to seek funding, you want to do so in a way that saves time and maximizes your odds of success. In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Robert Harary to discuss what investors actually care about. Some insights you will hear in this episode include:
This is a great conversation for anyone that is looking to raise money for their startup. Whether you are pursuing your angel check or are looking for a better way to fundraise, Robert has some outstanding insights for you. Be prepared to take some notes!
Robert Harary is an entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He is an investment associate at Evolution VC Partners, which invests in revolutionary culture technology companies that both define our culture today and establish the foundation for where our culture is going tomorrow. Along with this work at Evolution VC Partners, Robert is a partner at Decko Designs, where he works with accelerators and founders that are raising capital to create world-class investor experiences and pitch decks. Before all of that, Robert was the CEO of OneH Technologies Corp.
Want to learn more from Robert about what investors actually care about?
No matter the product or service that your company is selling, you need to think about public relations. You must come up with a plan to get media attention for your company—both now and in the future. But how can you realistically do that? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down to discuss public relations with Gary Frisch. In this episode, you’ll hear a variety of insights, including the following:
This is a great episode if you are searching for a better way to get publicity for your business. Whether you are trying to pitch a journalist or are trying to prepare for your next major interview, you can learn a lot from this conversation. Enjoy the episode!
Gary Frisch is the president of Swordfish Communications. Swordfish Communications is a full-service public relations firm that utilizes best public relations practices to generate great media coverage for its clients. Gary is also a writer and former journalist. Ultimately, Gary has extensive experience in the public relations sector (around 32 years) and has plenty of tips for anyone that is looking to get more out of their public relations work.
Want to learn more from Gary about giving your business the edge with public relations?
As we are around the halfway point of 2021, it is worthwhile to take a look at some of the most important business trends that are occurring this year. Whether you are introducing a new product or service to the market or are simply trying to accelerate your business’s growth, understanding these trends can help you reach your business goals. In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Joel Block to discuss some of the trends. Some of the insights and thoughts that you’ll hear in this episode include the following:
This is a great episode if you are looking to use today’s trends to grow and scale your business. No matter the product or service that you are selling, you can definitely use Joel’s thoughts and insights in your business right now. These insights are that relevant. Enjoy the episode and best of luck!
Joel Block is a motivational keynote speaker at Bullseye Capital. At Bullseye Capital, Joel addresses business organizations and shares his insights and expertise from 30 years in the venture capital and hedge fund businesses. Joel also authored a book called Stop Husting Gigs and Start Building a Business. He has plenty of experience in finance and looking toward current and future trends.
Want to learn more from Joel about the most important business trends of 2021?
Many of us have one or several podcasts that we listen to every week (we hope this includes Connection Loop)! Yet while it is easy to download and listen to our favorite podcasts, actually creating a podcast is a different story. While it is certainly possible, there are certain best practices to keep in mind. In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Ryan Sullivan to speak about how anyone can create a business podcast. Some of the topics and insights discussed in this episode include the following:
This is an outstanding episode if you are thinking of starting a business podcast or have already started a business podcast. By following the insights and lessons discussed in this episode, you can create an excellent business podcast for any type of audience. Enjoy the conversation!
Ryan Sullivan is the founder of Podcast Principles, which makes podcasting easy for coaches, consultants, nonprofits. Working with Podcast Principles, his clients can focus on their conversations and shows while Ryan and his team focus on everything else. He has also been podcasting for a little over three years with the BopCast podcast. The BopCast podcast is a home-grown podcast based on his experiences, connections, and community around his music and content.
Want to learn more from Ryan about how to create a business podcast?
We all have ambitious goals. Whether we want our startups to achieve a certain growth rate or to obtain that promotion that we’ve been seeking for years, these goals inspire us to take certain actions. That being said, we sometimes fall short of our potential. So what can we do to release and maximize this potential so we can live the lives of our dreams? In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Steven Dossou to discuss potential and how to maximize it. Insights that you will hear in this episode include the following:
This is a great conversation for anyone that wants to get more out of their career. Whether you are facing a substantial setback in your career or are looking to reach the next level of your career, Steven has some important words of advice for you. Enjoy the conversation!
Steven Dossou is originally from Togo and is the co-founder of Leadership University. Leadership University aims to empower educators to inspire and equip their students with the tools for life success. Steven is also the managing director of Sail Force Catalyst, which is a personal development, empowerment, and motivational platform that focuses on how to use emotional intelligence to ignite individual and group transformation. He is also the author of a book called Be Transformed. As if that weren’t enough, Steven has an upcoming TEDx talk soon on the theme of adversity as assets.
Want to learn more from Steven about the keys to releasing and maximizing your potential?
Side hustles can be awesome things. They are terrific ways to dip your toes into entrepreneurship and see if your business idea is a viable one. That being said, there are things you can do today to increase your chances of launching a successful side hustle. In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua and Craig Clickner share tips and insights for side hustling success. Some of the insights that you will hear in this episode include the following:
This is an outstanding episode if you have already started a side hustle or you are thinking of starting a side hustle. No matter what your side hustle is or what market you plan on attacking, Craig has some killer insights that can help you maximize the odds of your side hustle’s success. Enjoy the conversation!
Craig Clickner is the co-owner of Tandem Consulting and the co-founder of Tandem Giving. He is also the host of a podcast called Tandem Talks. This June, Craig is also coming out with a book called So You Want to Start a Side Hustle? Ultimately, Craig has extensive experience in side hustles and side hustling, so he is the perfect person to speak about how you can achieve side hustling success. Before diving full-first into the startup and side hustle world, Craig worked in the banking industry.
Want to learn more from Craig about achieving side hustling success?
The mortgage and real estate industry can be extremely exciting. Not only are you helping your clients achieve life-long dreams of owning a home or a commercial property, but you can also earn a healthy living by doing so. In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sits down with Dave Savage to talk about becoming a modern mortgage and real estate advisor. Some of the insights that you will hear in this episode include:
This is a great episode for anyone that is interested in the real estate industry. Whether you want to enter the real estate industry for the first time or are simply interested in how mortgages and the real estate industry work, you will get a lot from this episode. Hope you enjoy it!
Dave Savage is the co-founder and CEO of Mortgage Coach. At Mortgage Coach, Dave’s thesis is that a loan officer who can deliver advice is much more valuable than a loan officer that can just deliver price. Ultimately, Mortgage Coach is a SaaS company that helps mortgage professionals achieve higher levels of success through mobile apps. Through these tools, Dave and his Mortgage Coach colleagues help clients deliver better advice and tangible value to home buyers, lenders, and realtors.
Want to learn more from Dave about becoming a modern mortgage and real estate advisor?
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