Self Made Strategies

Self Made Strategies

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Self Made Strategies episodes

  • Self Made Strategies Hustle Story – Logan Sneed, of FusionLean and Thank You, Cancer
    Welcome back to another fantastic Self Made Strategies Hustle Story.
    In this short podcast clip, you will hear about how Logan Sneed overcame brain cancer to become an entrepreneur, who started a seven-figure online business.  You can hear more with him on this week's Self Made Strategies podcast.
    About the SMS Hustle Story
    This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Logan Sneed founder of FusionLean (https://www.fusionlean.com/) and author of the book "Thank You, Cancer: 30 Days to Realize Nothing Is Impossible" (https://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Cancer-Realize-Impossible/dp/1544505019).  Make sure you tune in this Thursday, wherever you listen to your podcasts, to hear Logan’s episode on the Self Made Strategies Podcast. 
    About Logan
    Logan went from high school athlete and college freshmen to a stage four Glioblastoma patient overnight.  Essentially that's brain cancer for those of us who are not doctors. Doctors told Logan he wouldn't survive his diagnosis, and even if he did, Logan would never have the quality of life he wanted.  Logan refused to believe that. Each time someone told Logan he couldn't do something, he used it as fuel to prove them wrong. Today, Logan is a 23 year old fitness entrepreneur making a six-figure income in remission and inspiring the world with this story of beating the odds in his new book: Thank you, Cancer: 30 Days to Realize Nothing Is Impossible, out NOW.  Logan challenges us to thank the obstacles that get in our way. In the book, he asks, could you write a letter to your weight, to your debt, to your business? Could you thank it for making you grow? Can you find room to become happier, to enjoy the present and to face the fear and doubt that has held you back by thanking our obstacles?

     

    Logan says: we can become CEO of our lives and the best version of ourselves.
    4 min
  • SMS Hustle Story - Logan Sneed
    This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Logan Sneed founder of FusionLean (https://www.fusionlean.com/) and author of the book Thank You, Cancer: 30 Days to Realize Nothing Is Impossible (https://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Cancer-Realize-Impossible/dp/1544505019).

    About Logan

    Logan went from high school athlete and college freshmen to a stage four Glioblastoma patient overnight. Essentially that's brain cancer for those of us who are not doctors. Doctors told Logan he wouldn't survive his diagnosis, and even if he did, Logan would never have the quality of life he wanted. Logan refused to believe that. Each time someone told Logan he couldn't do something, he used it as fuel to prove them wrong. Today, Logan is a 23 year old fitness entrepreneur making a six-figure income in remission and inspiring the world with this story of beating the odds in his new book: Thank you, Cancer: 30 Days to Realize Nothing Is Impossible, out NOW. Logan challenges us to thank the obstacles that get in our way. In the book, he asks, could you write a letter to your weight, to your debt, to your business? Could you thank it for making you grow? Can you find room to become happier, to enjoy the present and to face the fear and doubt that has held you back by thanking our obstacles?

    Logan says: we can become CEO of our lives and the best version of ourselves.

    About the SMS Hustle Story

    Check out this short clip, where we learn about how Logan got going on his entrepreneurial journey.

    Make sure you tune in this Thursday, wherever you listen to your podcasts, to hear Logan’s episode on the Self Made Strategies Podcast.

    You can also connect with us on:
    • https://www.facebook.com/selfmadestrategies/ •
    • https://twitter.com/SelfMadeStratGs •
    • https://www.instagram.com/selfmadestrategies/ •
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-made-strategies/ •
    4 min
  • 052: Pivoting Your Business While Growing Rapidly with Marti Lieberman and Pamela Lieberman, of Mac Mart
    The Self Made Strategies Podcast Episode with Mac Mart
    Marti Lieberman’s Mac Mart debuted on the streets of Drexel University’s campus in the winter of 2013.  Without much experience running her own business, let alone a food truck, Marti knew there were some kinks to work out but she was determined to succeed. While her cheese sauce was always a hit, she felt like there was something still missing.
    Shortly after opening
    Marti brought on two people to complete her team: Her sister, Pamela and her (now husband), Garrett Jablonski. By combining Marti’s background in public relations, Pamela’s love of all things culinary, and utilizing Garrett’s brawn for day-to-day operations, the bright pink truck became an instant hit at private affairs, night markets, and food festivals. 

    Catering for the likes of Forbes, Starr Events, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, Wawa CEO and Executive team to name a few, Mac Mart built up quite a following.

     
    Opening a store
    With a large social media presence all over the globe and constantly selling out of the famous Mac and Cheese, Mac Mart figured it was high time to open its first flagship store in its hometown of Philadelphia. After months of planning, Mac Mart opened its doors in Rittenhouse in the spring of 2016 with expansion plans already in the works!

     
    Show Agenda

    On today’s episode we will:

    Get to know Marti and Pamela and hear more about the strategies you can you use to pivot your business
    How to deal with rapid growth, if your brand goes success
    Explore the best ways to improve your efficiency as an executive or entrepreneur



    What you will learn on this episode:

    The main challenges Marti and Pamela faced when pivoting from a food truck to a brick and mortar location
    How Marti and Pamela use social media to engage with their customers and audience
    The social media strategies you can use to build a large following
    How Mac Mart is killing it on QVC
    Best practices that Mac Mart uses for ensuring that they are maintaining the quality (both from a freshness, but also from a taste perspective) of their Mac and Cheese, and how you can apply the same concepts to your business
    The metrics that Mac Mart uses to measure their success
    3 tips for maintaining your standards while you are growing rapidly
    And so much more!

    After you’ve listened to the episode, make sure you visit Mac Mart (https://macmartcart.com/) to get your hands on some delicious Mac and Cheese.  

    Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform.  You can find us on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker. 

    Do you want even more awesome Self Made Strategies content?  Make sure you follow Self Made Strategies on social media:  Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Twitter
    1 hr 25 min
  • 052: “Pivoting Your Business While Growing Rapidly” with Marti Lieberman and Pamela Lieberman, of Mac Mart
    About this week’s guests Marti and Pamela Lieberman and Mac Mart

    Marti Lieberman’s Mac Mart debuted on the streets of Drexel University’s campus in the winter of 2013. Without much experience running her own business, let alone a food truck, Marti knew there were some kinks to work out but she was determined to succeed. While her cheese sauce was always a hit, she felt like there was something still missing.

    Shortly after opening

    Marti brought on two people to complete her team: Her sister, Pamela and her (now husband), Garrett Jablonski. By combining Marti’s background in public relations, Pamela’s love of all things culinary, and utilizing Garrett’s brawn for day-to-day operations, the bright pink truck became an instant hit at private affairs, night markets, and food festivals.

    Catering for the likes of Forbes, Starr Events, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, Wawa CEO and Executive team to name a few, Mac Mart built up quite a following.

    Opening a store

    With a large social media presence all over the globe and constantly selling out of the famous Mac and Cheese, Mac Mart figured it was high time to open its first flagship store in its hometown of Philadelphia. After months of planning, Mac Mart opened its doors in Rittenhouse in the spring of 2016 with expansion plans already in the works!
    Show Agenda

    On today’s episode we will:
    • Get to know Marti and Pamela and hear more about the strategies you can you use to pivot
    your business
    • How to deal with rapid growth, if your brand goes success
    • Explore the best ways to improve your efficiency as an executive or entrepreneur

    What you will learn on this episode:
    • The main challenges Marti and Pamela faced when pivoting from a food truck to a brick and
    mortar location
    • How Marti and Pamela use social media to engage with their customers and audience
    • The social media strategies you can use to build a large following
    • How Mac Mart is killing it on QVC
    • Best practices that Mac Mart uses for ensuring that they are maintaining the quality (both from
    a freshness, but also from a taste perspective) of their Mac and Cheese, and how you can apply
    the same concepts to your business
    • The metrics that Mac Mart uses to measure their success
    3 tips for maintaining your standards while you are growing rapidly
    • And so much more!

    After you’ve listened to the episode, make sure you visit Mac Mart (https://macmartcart.com/) to get your hands on some delicious Mac and Cheese.

    You can also connect with us on:
    • https://www.facebook.com/selfmadestrategies/ •
    • https://twitter.com/SelfMadeStratGs •
    • https://www.instagram.com/selfmadestrategies/ •
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-made-strategies/ •
    1 hr 25 min
  • SELF MADE STRATEGIES HUSTLE STORY – MAC MART
    Welcome back to another fantastic Self Made Strategies Hustle Story.
    In this short sound clip, you will hear about how Marti and Pamela Lieberman knew they were onto something brilliant.  Their bright pink Mac and Cheese food truck, Mac Mart started to gain serious popularity and attention.  You can hear more with them on this week's Self Made Strategies podcast.
    About the SMS Hustle Story
    This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Marti Lieberman and Pamela Lieberman, of Mac Mart (https://macmartcart.com/).  Check out this short clip, where we learn about how Marti and Pamela got going on their entrepreneurial journey.
    About Marti and Pamela
    Marti Lieberman’s Mac Mart debuted on the streets of Drexel University’s campus in the winter of 2013.  Without much experience running her own business, let alone a food truck, Marti knew there were some kinks to work out but she was determined to succeed. While her cheese sauce was always a hit, she felt like there was something still missing.
    Shortly after opening
    Marti brought on two people to complete her team: Her sister, Pamela and her (now husband), Garrett Jablonski. By combining Marti’s background in public relations, Pamela’s love of all things culinary, and utilizing Garrett’s brawn for day-to-day operations, the bright pink truck became an instant hit at private affairs, night markets, and food festivals.

    Catering for the likes of Forbes, Starr Events, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, Wawa CEO and Executive team to name a few, Mac Mart built up quite a following.
    Opening a store
    With a large social media presence all over the globe and constantly selling out of the famous Mac and Cheese, Mac Mart figured it was high time to open its first flagship store in its hometown of Philadelphia. After months of planning, Mac Mart opened its doors in Rittenhouse in the spring of 2016 with expansion plans already in the works!

    Want to hear more with Marti and Pamela, or more about Mac Mart?  Tune in to the Self Made Strategies PodcastMake sure you tune in this Thursday to the Self Made Strategies Podcast, wherever you listen to your podcasts.
    6 min
  • SMS Hustle Story - Marti and Pamela Lieberman from MacMart
    This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Marti Lieberman and Pamela Lieberman, of Mac Mart (https://macmartcart.com/).

    About Marti and Pamela

    Marti Lieberman’s Mac Mart debuted on the streets of Drexel University’s campus in the winter of 2013. Without much experience running her own business, let alone a food truck, Marti knew there were some kinks to work out but she was determined to succeed. While her cheese sauce was always a hit, she felt like there was something still missing.

    Shortly after opening

    Marti brought on two people to complete her team: Her sister, Pamela and her (now husband), Garrett Jablonski. By combining Marti’s background in public relations, Pamela’s love of all things culinary, and utilizing Garrett’s brawn for day-to-day operations, the bright pink truck became an instant hit at private affairs, night markets, and food festivals.

    Catering for the likes of Forbes, Starr Events, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, Wawa CEO and Executive team to name a few, Mac Mart built up quite a following.

    Opening a store

    With a large social media presence all over the globe and constantly selling out of the famous Mac and Cheese, Mac Mart figured it was high time to open its first flagship store in its hometown of Philadelphia. After months of planning, Mac Mart opened its doors in Rittenhouse in the spring of 2016 with expansion plans already in the works!
    About the SMS Hustle Story

    Check out this short clip, where we learn about how Marti and Pamela got going on their entrepreneurial journey.

    Make sure you tune in this Thursday, wherever you listen to your podcasts, to hear Marti and Pamela’s episode on the Self Made Strategies Podcast.

    You can also connect with us on:
    • https://www.facebook.com/selfmadestrategies/ •
    • https://twitter.com/SelfMadeStratGs •
    • https://www.instagram.com/selfmadestrategies/ •
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-made-strategies/ •
    6 min
  • 51: “How to Improve Your Relationships Using T.R.U.S.T.” with Ken Sher, Sher Coaching
    Ken is passionate about Executive Coaching and his experience allows him to help business leaders and their teams reach their full professional potential.

    Ken’s Executive Coaching and business experience is rooted in his 30 years of experience working with major Fortune 200 companies. Ken has led 3 Johnson & Johnson Sales Training & Leadership Development teams, including one global organization, and his experiences have helped him to address a myriad of business challenges both in and out of the HealthCare market.

    Previously, Ken was the Vice President, Executive Coaching Services with Velocity Advisory Group, a fast growing consulting firm specializing in coaching, strategic planning, and workshops/training. Ken continues to partner with them to support their clients in various ways including as an Executive Coach.

    Ken’s approach, when it comes to Executive Coaching or Career Coaching, is based on quickly developing a professional and personal connection that allows the client to be open and honest about their challenges regarding both personal development and business issues. From there, Ken works with clients to map out an action plan for success that is both practical and useful in day-to-day business operations.

    For more information, visit http://www.shercoaching.com to learn more about how Coaching can help you.

    Show Agenda

    On today’s episode we will:
    Get to know Ken and hear more about the strategies you can you to improve your business operations
    Discuss coaching solutions as a whole
    Explore the best ways to improve your efficiency as an executive or entrepreneur

    What you will learn on this episode:
    Ken’s main coaching methodology
    How entrepreneurs can improve themselves
    Why authenticity is important, and why you need to keep it simple (and true to your core values)
    The questions you should ask yourself to help find your “why”
    The acronym “T.R.U.S.T.” (which stands for Transparency, Results, Understanding, Simply, and Team) and what each of those elements includes
    The tools you can use to help entrepreneurs or executives gain self-awareness
    How to clarify goals, achieve your development objectives, and unlock your potential
    Best practices for an entrepreneur to assess your own strengths and weaknesses
    The best ways for people to search for and address areas they may need to change about themselves
    The types of metrics you may use to measure your performance and improvement focus or to measure the shift in others’ perception of the you, as a leader
    Ken’s 3 tips for developing strategic business initiatives to support ongoing growth
    And so much more!
    After you’ve listened to the episode, make sure you visit Sher Coaching (https://shercoaching.com/) to get more information about how Ken may be able to help you.

    Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. You can find us on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.

    You can also connect with us on:
    • https://www.facebook.com/selfmadestrategies/ •
    • https://twitter.com/SelfMadeStratGs •
    • https://www.instagram.com/selfmadestrategies/ •
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-made-strategies/ •
    55 min
  • 051: How to Improve Your Relationships Using T.R.U.S.T. with Ken Sher, Sher Coaching
    Welcome back to another great Self Made Strategies Podcast episode!
    This week we sat down with Ken Sher, of Sher Coaching.  Ken is a great executive coach, who also volunteers his time to help individuals going through career transition.  Ken tells his story, on our show, about how he overcame a career transition after a long and illustrious career.

    Check out this episode, but please remember to subscribe to our podcast, or to sign up for our email newsletter.

    About this week’s guest Ken and his company Sher Coaching
    Ken is passionate about Executive Coaching and his experience allows him to help business leaders and their teams reach their full professional potential.

     

    Ken’s Executive Coaching and business experience is rooted in his 30 years of experience working with major Fortune 200 companies.  Ken has led 3 Johnson & Johnson Sales Training & Leadership Development teams, including one global organization, and his experiences have helped him to address a myriad of business challenges both in and out of the HealthCare market.

     

    Previously, Ken was the Vice President, Executive Coaching Services with Velocity Advisory Group, a fast growing consulting firm specializing in coaching, strategic planning, and workshops/training.  Ken continues to partner with them to support their clients in various ways including as an Executive Coach.

     

    Ken’s approach, when it comes to Executive Coaching or Career Coaching, is based on quickly developing a professional and personal connection that allows the client to be open and honest about their challenges regarding both personal development and business issues. From there, Ken works with clients to map out an action plan for success that is both practical and useful in day-to-day business operations.

     

    For more information, visit http://www.shercoaching.com to learn more about how Coaching can help you.

     
    Show Agenda

    On today’s episode we will:

    Get to know Ken and hear more about the strategies you can you to improve your business operations
    Discuss coaching solutions as a whole
    Explore the best ways to improve your efficiency as an executive or entrepreneur



     
    What you will hear Ken talk about on this episode:

    Ken’s main coaching methodology 
    How entrepreneurs can improve themselves
    Why authenticity is important, and why you need to keep it simple (and true to your core values)
    The questions you should ask yourself to help find your “why”
    The acronym “T.R.U.S.T.” (which stands for Transparency, Results, Understanding, Simply, and Team) and what each of those elements includes
    The tools you can use to help entrepreneurs or executives gain self-awareness
    How to clarify goals, achieve your development objectives, and unlock your potential
    Best practices for an entrepreneur to assess your own strengths and weaknesses
    The best ways for people to search for and address areas they may need to change about themselves 
    The types of metrics you may use to measure your performance and improvement focus or to measure the shift in others’ perception of the you, as a leader
    Ken’s 3 tips for developing strategic business initiatives to support ongoing growth
    And so much more!

    After you’ve listened to the episode, make sure you visit Sher Coaching (https://shercoaching.com/) to get more information about how Ken may be able to help you.  

     

    Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform.
    55 min
  • SMS Hustle Story - Ken Sher, of Sher Coaching
    This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Ken Sher, of Sher Coaching (http://www.shercoaching.com).

    Ken is passionate about Executive Coaching and his experience allows him to help business leaders and their teams reach their full professional potential.

    Ken’s Executive Coaching and business experience is rooted in his 30 years of experience working with major Fortune 200 companies. Ken has led 3 Johnson & Johnson Sales Training & Leadership Development teams, including one global organization, and his experiences have helped him to address a myriad of business challenges both in and out of the HealthCare market.

    Previously, Ken was the Vice President, Executive Coaching Services with Velocity Advisory Group, a fast growing consulting firm specializing in coaching, strategic planning, and workshops/training. Ken continues to partner with them to support their clients in various ways including as an Executive Coach.

    Ken’s approach, when it comes to Executive Coaching or Career Coaching, is based on quickly developing a professional and personal connection that allows the client to be open and honest about their challenges regarding both personal development and business issues. From there, Ken works with clients to map out an action plan for success that is both practical and useful in day-to-day business operations.

    For more information, visit http://www.shercoaching.com to learn more about how Coaching can help you.

    About the SMS Hustle Story

    Check out this short clip, where we learn about how Ken has pushed past adversity (later in his career), and how he got started on his entrepreneurial journey.

    Make sure you tune in to the Self Made Strategies Podcast this Thursday, wherever you listen to your podcasts, to hear Ken’s episode.

    You can also connect with us on:
    • https://www.facebook.com/selfmadestrategies/ •
    • https://twitter.com/SelfMadeStratGs •
    • https://www.instagram.com/selfmadestrategies/ •
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-made-strategies/ •
    5 min
  • Self Made Strategies Hustle Story – Ken Sher, Sher Coaching
    This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Ken Sher, of Sher Coaching (http://www.shercoaching.com).  

    About Ken Sher and Sher Coaching
    Ken is passionate about Executive Coaching and his experience allows him to help business leaders and their teams reach their full professional potential.

     

    Ken’s Executive Coaching and business experience is rooted in his 30 years of experience working with major Fortune 200 companies.  Ken has led 3 Johnson & Johnson Sales Training & Leadership Development teams, including one global organization, and his experiences have helped him to address a myriad of business challenges both in and out of the HealthCare market.

     

    Previously, Ken was the Vice President, Executive Coaching Services with Velocity Advisory Group, a fast growing consulting firm specializing in coaching, strategic planning, and workshops/training.  Ken continues to partner with them to support their clients in various ways including as an Executive Coach.

     

    Ken’s approach, when it comes to Executive Coaching or Career Coaching, is based on quickly developing a professional and personal connection that allows the client to be open and honest about their challenges regarding both personal development and business issues. From there, Ken works with clients to map out an action plan for success that is both practical and useful in day-to-day business operations.

     

    For more information, visit http://www.shercoaching.com to learn more about how Coaching can help you.

     
    About the SMS Hustle Story
    Check out this short clip, where Ken tells us how he has pushed past adversity (later in his career), and how he got started on his entrepreneurial journey.

     

    Make sure you tune in to the Self Made Strategies Podcast this Thursday, wherever you listen to your podcasts, to hear Ken’s episode.
    5 min

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