Connection Loop by Dubb

By Ruben Dua, Darius Santos, and Rob Botts from DubbBusiness

Connection Loop by Dubb episodes

December 08, 2020How to Go from Stuck to Unstoppable with Lisa Goldenthal
Whether you are an entrepreneur or are striving toward your career goals, it can be easy to get stuck or frustrated. After all, we all have high goals and expectations for ourselves. Nonetheless, it is critical to escape these feelings of being stuck and confidently advance toward those goals. In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua spoke with Lisa Goldenthal about how to go from stuck to unstoppable. Some of the insights that you will hear in this discussion include the following:
Grit and resilience are what really accelerates us toward our goals. No matter how high our career goals are, we are going to face stress or obstacles on the way. To get through those obstacles, you are going to need to stay persistent and optimistic—even the obstacles seem insurmountable.

Don’t forget that health is your real wealth. While it’s all too easy to focus on the income goals that we want to achieve, remember that our health is more important than any financial reward. Without it, it’s impossible to reach your short-term and long-term goals.

In an era of social distancing, Lisa recommends that we social distance from our refrigerators. It can be easy to rely on food to deal with the stress and anxiety that we feel in our lives. Resisting that temptation, however, can give us more energy and more confidence to go out there and do better work.

It is important to think about your “Why Cry.” Your Why Cry can help you get in the right mindset of achieving your goals. From the moment that you wake up in the morning, your Why Cry can help you get through those tough moments at work.

Guided meditations can help you overcome some of those internal objections that are keeping you from your goals. Better yet, these guided meditations don’t need to be formal or expensive. You can find great ones on YouTube or through other free resources.
Ultimately, this is an excellent conversation for anyone who wants to get out of their own heads and get much closer to their goals. Through hard work and dedication, you can absolutely do it. Go ahead and take advantage of the insights discussed in this episode.
Lisa Goldenthal is an executive coach that helps regular CEOs become world-class in their physical and mental health. She is also the bestselling author of a book titled The Boss Weight Loss: Permanent Weight Loss in Six Easy Steps. For over two decades, Lisa has dedicated the time and effort to help her clients go from stuck to unstoppable. From the experienced CEO to the startup CEO, Lisa works with her clients to help them achieve their career goals and dreams.
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37 min
December 07, 2020How to Be Purposely Positive with Jackie Hermes
Building a startup or advancing toward your career goals can be stressful. How we respond to that stress, however, can significantly vary. Some of us respond negatively and some of us respond positively. The good news is that you can become more positive by being deliberate and methodical about it. In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Jackie Hermes to discuss how to be purposely positive. Some of the many insights that were discussed in this episode include the following:
While some people may be born more positive than others, this doesn’t mean that you can’t become a more positive person. What you have to do is work at it. By being deliberate about it, however, you can become more purposely positive in your life.

Positivity can sometimes be a defensive mechanism. This occurs when you are in a very negative environment that is full of lack of trust or uncertainty. Being positive can actually stop you from absorbing some of those negative or anxious emotions.

Empathy is a great skill to have when dealing with clients in a service-based business. While it may feel all too natural to focus more on the negative and start blaming those clients, it’s important to take a step back and look at the problem from 360 degrees. Seek to understand each other before you go back and forth.

Negativity can sometimes transform into positivity. For instance, firing a client can be a negative or unpleasant experience in the moment, but it can lead to so many benefits down the road. It can lead to less stress and anxiety both for you and members of your team.

Setting expectations is the most important part of signing on a new client. Even if there is a contractual provision that goes against something you said, failing to manage expectations can lead to some distressed relationships. Keep this in mind as you are bringing on new clients and servicing existing clients.
This is an excellent episode for those of you who are looking to be more positive in your life and career. Even though it can sometimes be difficult, it is well worth your time. Enjoy the episode!
Jackie Hermes is the founder and CEO of Accelity. Accelity is a unique business comprised of a team of entrepreneurs and marketers that truly love their work. Clients that work with Accelity can take advantage of services like inbound marketing strategy and execution, online lead generation and qualification, website design and management, and more. Jackie is also the co-founder of Women’s Entrepreneurship Week, which is an event series that sparks business and economic growth by showcasing, educating, and connecting female entrepreneurs.
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28 min
December 03, 2020Getting Funding for your Business with Kedma Ough
Whether you are trying to start a hugely ambitious startup or simply trying to set up a simple brick and mortar store in your hometown, you will likely need some sort of funding to get off the ground. While starting a new business can offer tremendous financial upside, getting to that upside requires an initial investment. In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua discussed all things business funding with Kedma Ough. Some of the many insights that you will hear in this episode include the following:
Many entrepreneurs tend to overlook the power of grants. You do not need to have a full-fledged business plan to get a grant. Better yet, you do not need to pay grants back. So when you are seeking funding, definitely make sure that you are looking into grant opportunities. They can be fabulous tools to get your business off the ground.

There are plenty of grants that you can leverage. These grants may be based on things like geography, demographics, industry, and more. No matter your background or startup idea, there is a good chance that you’ll find a grant (or grants) that suits you.

Don’t forget that fortunes are made in recessions. While recessions can be scary and cause tremendous amounts of anxiety, they also create tremendous amounts of opportunity. Even as we are dealing with an economic slowdown from a global pandemic, make sure you are seizing the many opportunities out there. They are there for the taking.

Cause-related marketing is extremely popular at the moment. It can be a great way to find new prospects or customers. That being said, when leveraging cause-related marketing, you have to be authentic. In other words, you can’t fake your way through it. But by being authentic, cause-related marketing can be a great strategy.

Part of being an entrepreneur is being scrappy. While these fundraising opportunities are out there, they simply aren’t going to be handed to you. By being proactive and embracing the challenge, you will be in a great position to reach your fundraising goals.
This conversation offers so many great nuggets on how you can get your targeted funding for your business. Even though fundraising is always difficult, the insights discussed here can help you make substantial progress. Enjoy the episode!
Kedma Ough is a fifth-generation entrepreneur and an SBA champion. She has spent the past 20 years helping entrepreneurs and everyday hustlers find funding for their businesses. Throughout her career, Kedma has helped more than 10,000 individuals fund, launch, grow, and maximize the potential of their businesses. Along with this, Kedma was a former director for an SBA Women’s Business Center, a co-author for a National Native American Small Business Curriculum, a published author through McGraw-Hill, and more.
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33 min
November 29, 2020How to Connect with People and Build Your Brand by Sharing Your Stories with Amy Blaschka
In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua spoke with Amy Blaschka about how to connect with people and build your brand by sharing your stories. Storytelling is an extremely important part of any marketing strategy. Whether you are trying to build brand awareness or are trying to sell a brand new product or service, stories can help you get from point A to point B. In this episode, you will hear a variety of insights, tips, and strategies. They include the following:
A brand is a promise. Whether it is your company’s brand or a personal brand, your brand is transmitting a certain message and promise to your audience. Make sure that you are clearly articulating that brand and making it easy for your audience to understand.

While it may seem counterintuitive, you don’t necessarily want to cater to the largest audience possible. If you cater to all, you connect with none. Therefore, don’t hesitate to target a very granular audience. Doing this, you’ll be able to build extremely strong connections, thereby allowing you to expand out from there.

Social media is all about initiating a conversation. Rather than being “salesy,” it is about starting a discussion about relevant issues. By leading with this perspective and providing significant value, you are much more likely to accomplish your marketing goals.

Don’t forget that people connect and work with people. Behind every company or organization are people that are laser-focused on helping customers or users. That being said, some companies or organizations tend to forget this fact and communicate in a monolithic or stiff tone.

It’s critical to jump right in. There are plenty of reasons why you want to put off your brand building for “another day.” The sooner that you get started, the quicker that you will see the benefits.
This is a great episode if you are looking for better ways to connect with customers and prospects. Stories can help you get there, so definitely implement the insights and advice discussed in this conversation.
Amy Blaschka is a social media ghostwriter and career storyteller. She helps leaders craft their stories to communicate and connect better. As she puts it, Amy has made a career offering “stories as a service.” From her film degree to three decades spent branding products, places, and people, Amy has always understood the power of weaving a compelling tale. Among many other things, she is a contributor to Forbes’s leadership vertical.
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31 min
November 18, 2020Effective Marketing Strategies that Grow Revenue for Small Businesses with Vicki O'Neill
Are you looking for more effective marketing strategies that can help you generate more sales? If so, you will be delighted with this episode of Connection Loop. In this episode, Dubb founder Ruben Dua spoke with Vicki O’Neill about different ways that you can connect with your audiences and generate more sales. Throughout this conversation, you will hear many different insights, some of which include the following:
As marketers and entrepreneurs, we have plenty of tasks on our plates. All too often, we don’t take the time to look at our businesses from an outside perspective. However, by doing this, we can identify where the real opportunities are.

It is important to develop and think about ideal customer personas. Developing these ideal customer personas makes it much easier to understand who your business is trying to connect with and target.

Once you have developed that ideal customer persona, you and your colleagues should connect to that persona’s struggle. Once you have understood those struggles and issues, make sure that you are showing how your product or service is addressing those struggles. It makes it much more likely that your prospect will make a purchase.

Content is an inevitable part of any great marketing strategy. We’re now living in a world where every company is a media company. You need to invest time so that your target audience sees your brand, what it stands for, and how your product or service can create immense value in their lives.

One of the most important things in marketing is leading with empathy. Step into your target customers’ shoes and understand what they are looking to solve in their lives. While it may seem difficult, doing this will make your marketing work much more fruitful.
This is a terrific conversation not only for small business owners but for anyone who wants to market in an innovative way. Both small and large companies alike can leverage these marketing strategies to accomplish their business goals. Hope you enjoy the episode!
Vicki O’Neill is the founder of KenKay Marketing. She serves small and midsize business leaders who need part-time marketing expertise without the full-time expense or hiring process. Vicki is also the host of the Marketing Stream LIVE Show. As part of the show, Vicki discusses various topics from marketing strategy, customer journeys, content creation, and more. Finally, she also hosts the Connect the Dots podcast, which discusses how listeners can connect the dots between marketing and sales.
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22 min
November 18, 2020How Content Creation Can Boost Your Career with JT O'Donnell
In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with JT O’Donnell to discuss content creation and career goals. Wherever we are in our careers, we certainly have goals that we want to achieve. That being said, hitting those goals is often much more complicated than we envision. While there are many ways to get closer to those goals, one of the best ways to do so is to consistently create digital content. In this episode, you will hear many different insights about this topic, including the following:
Many people don’t understand how to assess themselves and figure out their definition of a good career. All too often, they rely on others’ perceptions of what they should be doing. A key aspect of addressing this issue is learning the skills that can help them make better career choices and be more satisfied in their careers.

JT believes that your network is your net worth. But along with this, JT also argues that you need to brand or be branded. People choosing to not create content and distribute their messages will be lost in the void of social media. By contrast, if you do become memorable with your message, you are that much more likely to accomplish your professional goals.

When creating content, consistency is the name of the game. If you are consistent and don’t give up, you will get the results that you expect. Even when things are getting really tough, keep going.

JT’s “three C’s” are content, coaching, and community. By embracing these three C’s, you can see a significant boost in your career. No matter your goals or objectives, these three C’s will get you there.

You don’t need to be shackled by the golden handcuffs. You don’t need to settle for a career that you don’t necessarily love. While it may be difficult to see right now, you can find a job or career that is perfect for you.
Ultimately, this is an outstanding conversation for anyone looking to supercharge their career. Whether you just graduated from college or are looking for a substantial career pivot, JT’s advice can be truly game-changing. Enjoy the episode!
JT O’Donnell is the founder and CEO of WorkItDaily.com, which is a private B2C SaaS career coaching platform with more than 3,000 monthly premium subscribers. WorkItDaily.com is also a free website that has over 1.5 million page views per month, over 3.5 million social media followers, and more than 125,000 email subscribers. Among her many goals are to help her clients leverage better and faster ways to find their dream jobs. JT spent the first part of her professional career in HR recruiting, training, and staffing.
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29 min
November 13, 2020Your Best is Yet to Come with Ahmad Imam
In this episode of Connection Loop, Dubb founder Ruben Dua sat down with Ahmad Imam to discuss why your best is yet to come. In the interview, you will hear many different insights and ideas, including the following:
One great way to build up your confidence and courage is to put yourself in uncomfortable situations. Placing yourself in positions where you can challenge your fears will be scary. That said, it is the best way to overcome those fears and live the life that you want to live.

To accomplish your career goals, there are few better strategies than contacting and learning from mentors. Mentors can provide you with killer insights that can help you overcome obstacles on your path to success.

To have a mentor listen and respond to you, you must first give. Providing value first is a great way for that mentor to take time out of their busy schedule for you. Even though it may be difficult to offer value to the mentor, try to find any value that you can offer.

Be careful about where you are gathering advice. No matter your career goals, you want to receive and follow advice from people that have accomplished what you want to accomplish.

It really only takes one person to believe in you. That one person can provide a certain opportunity that can be a dramatic accelerant toward your career goals.
If you have hit a momentary obstacle in your business or are looking for a way to reach the next level, this interview is for you. We hope that you enjoy it!
Ahmad Imam is a LinkedIn expert. In under two years, he has built a following of more than 700,000 LinkedIn members. Ahmad enjoys connecting entrepreneurs and business leaders with some of the world’s greatest minds. He is also an ambassador for Success Resources Australia, where he focuses on helping driven individuals take their lives and businesses to the next level. Before that, Ahmad was a director at Metropole Property Strategists.
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22 min
November 12, 2020How to Speak With Confidence & Deliver High-Impact Presentations with Ravi Rajani
No matter your experience level or career goals, there will come a time that you need to deliver high-impact presentations. Yet for many people, it can be a tall task to speak with confidence in front of a large audience. In this episode of Connection Loop, Ravi Rajani and Dubb founder Ruben Dua explored these topics of high-impact public speaking and delivering great presentations. Some of the insights that you’ll hear in this episode include the following:
One way to deliver great presentations is to envision that you are in the middle of a conversation with a friend. It is less mechanical and calculated and more authentic. Treat your audience like your lifelong friends and you will notice that you are delivering more effective presentations.

Don’t forget that life is a stage. We are always performing—even if we don’t recognize that we are. The good news is that since life is a stage, we always have an opportunity to improve. We just need to be deliberate and invest the time to do so.

Improv is a great experience to improve your presentation skills. Even though it may seem scary or intimidating at first, improv helps you get more comfortable with public speaking. You feel more natural on stage, which makes it much more likely that you’ll deliver high-impact presentations.

One of the hardest things to do is to deliver concise pitches. That being said, it is a critical way to not only clarify your own thinking, but keep your audience’s attention when pitching.

When delivering a presentation, always keep the audience in mind. Think about what they want to hear and what problems they’re facing in their lives. Doing this, you will be much closer to accomplishing your presentation goals.
Ultimately, this is a fantastic conversation for anyone who wants to improve their communication or presentation skills. There are plenty of actionable insights here that you can immediately incorporate into your own professional life.
Ravi Rajani helps leaders and entrepreneurs become more confident. He is the founder of Ravi Rajani Coaching and Consulting. Working with his clients, Ravi helps them improve their ability to impact their teams, sell their ideas, and win new business. Along with his work at his consulting firm, Ravi has years of experience acting in theatre and appearing on live television and radio.
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28 min
November 11, 2020How to Tell Engaging Stories on Video with Ariel Viera
In this episode of Connection Loop, Ruben Dua sat down with Ariel Viera to discuss everything related to telling engaging stories through video. In the conversation, you will hear plenty of important insights, including the following:
There are so many interesting things around the world to capture through video. Therefore, one of the best ways to create content is to get out of the building. All you need to do is use your phone and get in the habit of recording. You’ll be sure to capture some amazing things!

Sound is a really important part of creating content. When recording in an indoor place, for instance, try to turn off every type of equipment that can make noise. Doing so will make your audio clearer and provide a better experience for the viewer.

There’s value in creating distinct videos for yourself and for your audience. Doing this can keep you entertained and can improve the way that you create content for prospects and customers.

It’s important to be strategic when you are thinking about produced versus live video. Some platforms (like YouTube) are emphasizing live video more. Also, there’s potentially a lot more business to be made from live video.

Storytelling is difficult. Not everyone has the skill. That said, it can be sharpened over time. Keep at it—even if you feel like you aren’t getting far.
At Dubb, we believe that all businesses should leverage the power of video when marketing to their customers. Because of this, this episode of Connection Loop provides a wealth of ideas for content creators like you that are constantly thinking of ways to build long-term customer relationships. Hope you enjoy the discussion!
Ariel Viera is a video producer for Urbanist Media. Ariel is most well-known for using video to explore many different cities. His original platforms were Facebook and Instagram, but he now predominantly shares his creations on YouTube and TikTok. His work is extremely popular, as Ariel has gathered over 100,000 followers on TikTok alone.
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39 min
November 09, 2020Open Your Mind and Let Doubt Out with Randall Chesnutt
In this episode of Connection Loop, you will hear an in-depth discussion of topics related to our subconscious minds. Ruben Dua sat down with Randall Chesnutt to exchange thoughts on a wide range of issues. Some of those insights include:
Everything in our lives is being automated. Because of this, our social bonds are being pulled in different directions. We need to be cognizant of what technology is doing to us and the ways that we interact with others.

Through neuro-linguistic programming, we can change the way that we think about and perceive the world. From fears of animals to larger, more meta fears about our careers, we can overcome these obstacles—so long as we work on them.

Many of us still place immense value on what other people think. This habit often becomes ingrained in our psyche when we are children. However, by sticking with this habit, it becomes much more difficult to build confidence as an adult.

There’s a fine line on pushing people out of their comfort zones. To better gauge that, it is helpful to understand who they are in their childlike selves. For example, whether they are introverts or extroverts is a great way to get clearer insights.

No matter what you are doing, it is helpful to question the norm. While the norm may be correct or the most efficient thing to do, you may be surprised at how often there are more correct beliefs or better ways of doing things.
Ultimately, this is a terrific episode if you want to overcome some internal obstacles to get to the next level. No matter your career expertise or career goals, this is a fantastic conversation for you.
Randall Chesnutt is the president and co-founder of Spoken About. Spoken About is a “Direct Response Marketing Agency” that blends together great designs with the principles of direct response marketing. He is also the host of the Mind Theory podcast and the author of Open Your Mind and Let Doubt Out. Before starting Spoken About and Mind Theory, Randall started out as an intelligent analyst and a flight attendant.
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35 min

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