It's Just Business

It's Just Business

By Dana Dowdell and Russ HarlowBusinessEntrepreneurshipManagement
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It's Just Business episodes

  • 81. Classic - The B-Word with Maria Miranda

    How do I create a brand that stands out?  How does my brand affect my decisions and how do my decisions affect my brand?  How do I encourage brand loyalty?
    Branding and marketing extraordinaire, Maria Miranda, talks about the essential parts of brand alignment and ensuring that your employees eat, sleep, and breathe your brand. Maria also shares her story in to business and the fact that her first mentor was a murderer.

    To find Maria and her talented team, visit Miranda Creative. You can find Maria on the social channels @maria.miranda

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    You can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanatic
    Dana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR Consulting
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    You can find Russ @reliable.remediation
    Russ Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster Restoration
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    45 min
  • 80. Elevate with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian

    What disciplines help in any industry? How can I be seen as an expert in my field? How do I build trust with future clients? We learn a lot from Dr. Shirag Shemmassian while discussing things that are of value to every business and in every industry - content creation, systemization, and becoming an expert in your field. Dr. Shemmassian is the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world's foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions.

    Where you can connect with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian
    Website: https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shemmassian/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx7l7GusEB1xMDPGM_TYHeQc

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    You can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanatic
    Dana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR Consulting
    Google -  https://tinyurl.com/y4wxnavx

    You can find Russ @reliable.remediation
    Russ Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster Restoration
    Google: https://g.page/r/CXogeisZHEjMEBA

    45 min
  • 79. Expanding Your Mind, Business, and Life

    How can I teach myself about business? How do I make learning a part of every workday? What can I do to keep learning and growing? We explore why entrepreneurs and business owners need to keep learning. Dana and Russ reveal their biggest takeaways from podcasting, interviewing, and being coached.  They examine how their lives and businesses have been empowered by seeking out successful entrepreneurs and actively trying to level up their own businesses. 

    Follow the podcast at @itsjustbusinesspodcast on all the major podcasting platforms.

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    You can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanatic
    Dana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR Consulting
    Google -  https://tinyurl.com/y4wxnavx

    You can find Russ @reliable.remediation
    Russ Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster Restoration
    Google: https://g.page/r/CXogeisZHEjMEBA

    31 min
  • 78. Exiting a Franchise

    What if I want to cancel my franchise agreement? How to get out of a franchise?  What happens when the franchise core values change?  Russ and Dana discuss Russ' exit from the franchise and venturing out on his own.  Russ shares his experience in the franchise, what led up to the mutual termination of his franchise agreement, and what new adventures await as he builds a brand of his own.

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    You can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanatic
    Dana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR Consulting
    Google -  https://tinyurl.com/y4wxnavx

    You can find Russ @reliable.remediation
    Russ Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster Restoration
    Google: https://g.page/r/CXogeisZHEjMEBA

    40 min
  • 77. Exceptional Marketing with Sarah Noel Block

    What is an example of content marketing? How can I create better content? How does content drive traffic and revenue? We have a great conversation with marketing professional Sarah Noel Block. Sarah is the owner of Tiny Marketing where Sarah loves working with businesses who are adding digital marketing to their strategy for the first time, building their first marketing department (or dedicated marketing person), or are overwhelmed with marketing activities and need to learn how to focus, streamline, and automate to get more impact from their small team.

    Where you can connect with Sarah Noel Block
    Website: https://www.sarahnoelblock.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnoelblock/
     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahnoelblock/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahnoelblock/
    Tiny Marketing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1852915

    Download the eBook - The Expert Service Business: How to get booked solid in 5 steps

    Follow the podcast at @itsjustbusinesspodcast on all the major podcasting platforms.

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    You can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanatic
    Dana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR Consulting
    Google -  https://tinyurl.com/y4wxnavx

    You can find Russ @reliable.remediation
    Russ Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster Restoration
    Google: https://g.page/r/CXogeisZHEjMEBA

    37 min
  • 76. Free Up Your Calendar with Tara Shea

    How do I hire a virtual assistant? What do virtual assistants do? What virtual assistant skills are in demand?  We have an energetic conversation with Tara Shea. Tara is the Owner and CEO of Tara Shea The VA, LLC. Tara provides done-for-you administrative services for successful and high-level female entrepreneurs.

    Tara is the creator of Foundations, an action-based mini-course where Tara teaches other women how to start their own successful Virtual Assistant businesses. She is also the creator of The Formula, a 12 week intensive for virtual assistants who want to level up their business and stand out among other virtual assistants.

    FREE TIME BLOCKING TUTORIAL courtesy of Tara Shea

    Where you can connect with Tara Shea
    Website: https://tarasheatheva.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-shea-b2343990/
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/tarasheatheva 
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/TaraSheaTheVA 
    Pintrest:
    https://www.pinterest.com/tarasheatheva
    TikTok:
    https://www.tiktok.com/@tarasheatheva

    Follow the podcast at @itsjustbusinesspodcast on all the major podcasting platforms.

    Connect with us:
    To get in touch with us, email the podcast at [email protected].
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    www.itsjustbusinesspodcast.com

    You can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanatic
    Dana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR Consulting
    Google -  https://tinyurl.com/y4wxnavx

    You can find Russ @reliable.remediation
    Russ Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster Restoration
    Google: https://g.page/r/CXogeisZHEjMEBA

    31 min
  • 75. Get it in Writing with Nicole Oden

    Should I always have a written contract? What are the risks of not having a contract? How do I trademark my business name or logo? We talk legal protection and trademarks with attorney Nicole Oden. Nicole is an attorney licensed in the State of California for 10 years with her own virtual law firm - Nicole Cheri Oden Law, PC.  Nicole also works as a legal consultant, helping online freelancers and service providers protect their online businesses and brands legally with custom contracts and policies (or legal templates that they can customize for their unique businesses) and federal trademark registration.

    DISCLAIMER: This podcast episode is intended to provide legal education and information - not legal advice! An attorney-client relationship is not formed unless a written retainer agreement exists with Nicole Cheri Oden Law, PC. Be sure to chat with an attorney in your area to make sure you’re taking the right steps for you and your business!

    Where you can connect with Nicole Oden
    Website: https://nicolecheriodenlaw.com/
    Legal Templates Website: https://nicolecherioden.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-cheri-oden/
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/nicolecheriodenlaw
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/nicolecheriodenlaw

    Follow the podcast at @itsjustbusinesspodcast on all the major podcasting platforms.

    Connect with us:
    To get in touch with us, email the podcast at [email protected].
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    www.itsjustbusinesspodcast.com

    You can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanatic
    Dana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR Consulting
    Google -  https://tinyurl.com/y4wxnavx

    You can find Russ @reliable.remediation
    Russ Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster Restoration
    Google: https://g.page/r/CXogeisZHEjMEBA

    37 min
  • 74. Break Through with Cesar Hasselmann

    How does personal development benefit business? Is work-life balance a myth? We have a great conversation with Cesar Hasselmann. Cesar is an author, mentor, coach and a business consultant. After helping multinational and international companies adjust and succeed.  Providing them with market insight, business strategy, and improving the performance of their businesses.

    Where you can connect with Cesar Hasselmann
    Website: https://cesarhasselmann.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesarhasselmann/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cesarhasselmann
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076472568488

    Follow the podcast at @itsjustbusinesspodcast on all the major podcasting platforms.

    Connect with us:
    To get in touch with us, email the podcast at [email protected].
    Join us on
    Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn - we appreciate your support!
    www.itsjustbusinesspodcast.com

    You can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanatic
    Dana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR Consulting
    Google -  https://tinyurl.com/y4wxnavx

    You can find Russ @reliable.remediation
    Russ Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster Restoration
    Google: https://g.page/r/CXogeisZHEjMEBA

    41 min
  • 73. Building Smart Habits with Mike Saporito

    What bad habits do I need do drop from my routine? How do I build better habits? How do my habits affect my business?  We talk with Mike Saporito about creating lasting positive change in our routines, our lives, and in our business.  Mike has studied behavior and culture change within the world’s most innovative companies for the last 15 years. He founded the Smart Habit Academy to help leaders and teams cultivate habits that restore their energy, maintain healthy relationships, and generate positive impact in the new world of work.

    Where you can connect with Mike Saporito
    Website: https://www.smarthabit.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesaporito/

    Follow the podcast at @itsjustbusinesspodcast on all the major podcasting platforms.

    Connect with us:
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    www.itsjustbusinesspodcast.com

    You can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanatic
    Dana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR Consulting
    Google -  https://tinyurl.com/y4wxnavx

    You can find Russ @reliable.remediation
    Russ Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster Restoration
    Google: https://g.page/r/CXogeisZHEjMEBA

    41 min
  • 72. Business for Non-Profit with Jenifer Zygmond

    How to partner your business with a non-profit? Can a non-profit own a for-profit business? Why a business may want to partner with a non-profit? We talk with Jenifer Zygmond who started Red, White, Bubbly, and Brew in order to fund a charity JEN, Inc. that supports families in the community.  Jen's business brings friends and families together to enjoy events and create memories all the while helping the community because the business supports families facing unimaginable, axis shifting, foundation rocking crisis.

    Where you can connect with Jenifer Zygmond
    Business Website: Red, White, Bubbly, and Brew
    Non-Profit Website: Jen, Inc.

    Follow the podcast at @itsjustbusinesspodcast on all the major podcasting platforms.

    Connect with us:
    To get in touch with us, email the podcast at [email protected].
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    www.itsjustbusinesspodcast.com

    You can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanatic
    Dana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR Consulting
    Google -  https://tinyurl.com/y4wxnavx

    You can find Russ @reliable.remediation
    Russ Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster Restoration
    Google: https://g.page/r/CXogeisZHEjMEBA

    46 min

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It's Just Business is the podcast for the small business owner. Co-hosted by entrepreneurs Russ Harlow and Dana Dowdell, It's Just Business interviews local, regional, and national business owners and…