The Be Helpful Podcast

In the second installment of this three part series, Gboyega Adebayo continues his conversation with Brian Moon, Founder of The Moon Group, a successful real estate brokerage in Chicago. This episode dives into the art of negotiation and how it can be used to get the best deal for any situation. We explore why investing and experimenting wisely is so important in building success, and discuss how taking risks can lead to growth.

Brian also shares his experience with hiring an assistant and how he overcame this obstacle in order to further his growth. Finally, we discuss how failure can be a powerful learning tool for growth if you choose to embrace it rather than letting it define you. Join us for this exciting episode!

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moongroupchicago

Webpage: https://moongroup.kw.com/

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To kick off the series, we dive into Brian's story and his path to building a successful real estate team. Brian shares his framework for effective team building, including insights into hiring, management, and leadership. We explore the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned along the way, providing valuable takeaways for anyone interested in building a successful team in any industry.

Stay tuned for parts two and three where we continue our conversation with Brian and delve deeper into his approach to teaching, negotiation, and other important aspects of building a successful career.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moongroupchicago

Webpage: https://moongroup.kw.com/

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In this episode, we kick off our series with Kevin Touch, the Founder of Middle Road Energy, and explore his journey into entrepreneurship at a young age. We discuss his refreshing and balanced approach to running a business, the importance of pursuing passions, and a positive mindset. For those turned off by the extreme version of entrepreneurship often portrayed on social media, Kevin's perspective will provide a refreshing take on how to approach the world of business. Tune in and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations with entrepreneurs.

Connect with Kevin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/middle-road-energy-65680214a

Webpage: https://www.drinkmiddleroadenergy.com/

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In this episode of the Be Helpful Podcast, host Gboyega Adebayo wraps up his 3-part conversation  with Jade McDonald, Chief Product Officer at Navigate Maternity, to discuss the challenges of time management as a startup founder. Our conversation explores the balance between thinking and hands-on work, common struggles and guilt associated with not always producing something tangible, and practical tips for managing time effectively in the early stages of entrepreneurship.

As we wrap up the episode, we bring in some lighthearted fun with our quick hitter questions before sharing more about Navigate Maternity and their proactive care approach. Tune in for a valuable discussion with Jade McDonald and useful takeaways on managing time as a startup founder.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navigate-maternity/about/

Webpage: https://www.navigatematernity.com/

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In this episode of the Be Helpful Podcast, our host Gboyega Adebayo speaks with Jade McDonald, the Chief Product Officer of Navigate Maternity, about her experience in building and launching a remote startup. Jade shares valuable insights and tips on how her team approaches pitch competitions, fundraising, and determining what is "good enough" for your minimum viable product (MVP).

As co-founder of Navigate Maternity with her sorority sisters, Jade emphasizes the importance of staying connected and communicating effectively with remote teams. Her team’s approach to fundraising and pitch competitions have led to success and will prove valuable to anyone interested in launching a startup. Additionally, Jade delves into the key factors in determining when your MVP is ready to launch, providing guidance for entrepreneurs at any stage.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navigate-maternity/about/

Webpage: https://www.navigatematernity.com/

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In this episode of the Be Helpful Podcast, our host Gboyega Adebayo sits down with Jade McDonald, the Chief Product Officer of Navigate Maternity. Together, they explore a range of topics such as entrepreneurship, startups, time management, and health and wellness. Jade shares her experience of joining the Navigate founding team and emphasizes the importance of an iterative approach when starting from scratch. Additionally, she offers practical tips for managing time and staying healthy during the entrepreneurial journey. Tune in for an insightful conversation and don't forget to subscribe for more exciting episodes with entrepreneurs.

Connect with Jade & Navigate Maternity:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navigate-maternity/about/

Webpage: https://www.navigatematernity.com/

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In this special in-between season update of the Be Helpful Podcast, host Gboyega Adebayo provides listeners with exciting news and updates on the show. These updates include changes to the show's format, resources available on the website, and the new subreddit, r/behelpfulpodcast.

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“It all takes persistence. I had zero connections. I got 500 in two weeks,” shares Dana Broder, founder and head stylist at Art of the Style. Dana grew up not quite knowing what she wanted to do and struggling in school due to learning differences. She was drawn to entrepreneurship, but did not know the exact avenue she wanted to go into. When a friend needed help with his style, Dana found her calling and realized that she had a gift for being a personal stylist. In spite of facing challenges with maintaining sobriety, she remained persistent and never lost hope that she would be a professional stylist one day. In today's episode, Dana shares her entrepreneurial journey and how being given a chance at the Trunk Club saved her life.

Dana’s path to entrepreneurship was lined with many challenges, but she did not let them stop her for long. She was determined to hustle and make it happen for herself. When an opportunity arose to work at the Trunk Club, Dana went for it and refused to give up, even when they initially thought she was a bad fit for their work culture. Ultimately, she proved everyone wrong and went from having zero connections to selling the most of anyone in the history of the Trunk Club in her first month. It would have been easy for Dana to become too overwhelmed by the obstacles and give up, especially while struggling with her sobriety, but instead she doubled down, clung to her dream, and made it happen.

To be a successful entrepreneur, it is important to be customer service focused, humble, and very dedicated. If you do not put the customer first, your business will fail regardless of how talented you may be. Learn more about Dana’s journey and how she managed to stay hopeful and persevere through every challenge thrown her way.

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