The Drive To Succeed Podcast

By Danielle Francisco

My name's Danielle Francisco and my drive for this podcast is to bring you the most captivating, inspiring, raw conversations from people in the world of entrepreneurship and self-development. Through... more

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December 20, 20218Billion Ideas with David Harkin
David Harkinis an entrepreneur and the CEO of the award-winning education company 8billionideas which exists to give every student the skills and belief to change the world. Since its formation, 8billionideas (formerly 7billionideas) has worked with over 100,000 students around the world in 500 schools. 8billionideas has strategic partnerships in every part of the sector - including Multi-Academy Trusts, Young Offender Units, International and Independent Schools. Its work through its partner schools has been recognised by TES and most recently COBIS in 2020.
In 2021, 8billionideas will feature in a publication led by St James Palace' and Prince Charles' team to give their insight into innovation and leadership as the country celebrates 300 years of Government.
David is also proudly a 2x TED speaker and author and holds the post of Director of Entrepreneurship in a number of schools around the world.
In this episode we talked about:
- The driving force behind 8billion ideas and the importance of designing the business to scale not just in profits but also it's impact.
Choosing the right role models to follow in the context of entrepreneurship and skills development.
Challenges David and his team faced during the COVID Crisis and many more.
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25min
November 30, 2021Crowdfunding and Embedded Social Enterprise with StartSomeGood.com Founder - Tom Dawkins
Tom Dawkins - Co-Found er and CEO of social impact crowdfunding platform and innovation agency StartSomeGood.com. StartSomeGood supports social entrepreneurs to raise the funds and mobilise the community they need to make a difference and has deployed over $12 million AUD so far with one of the highest success rates in crowdfunding.
Tom has been recognized with numerous awards and fellowships and has been a regular speaker at conferences and teacher of seminars and workshops for past 15 years, including SXSW, SOCAP, REMIX, The World Summit on the Information Society, Connecting Up, Progress and FWD. I've worked with social enterprises, non-profits and government agencies to help them tell their stories and engage their communities
In this episode we talked about:
1. What’s a social enterprise? How did it change over the last 10 years? What are the different models and innovation that plays a pivotal role in this entrepreneurship category.
How to leverage marketing effectively, messaging and social media to inspire people to share story for you.
We also talk about Why does ‘Poverty Porn’ being commonly used by non-profits, NGO’s are using disempowering images and videos in their advertising?
We deep dive Tom started his entrepreneurship career living in the US and many more.
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40min
November 24, 2021Attract Clients Through Your Story with Katja Rusanen
Katja Rusanen is a #1 best -selling author, spiritual mentor, success coach, and creator of the Client Attraction Story System, a step-by-step program for purpose-driven entrepreneurs to craft stories that sell. After working as a supervisor in one of the world’s leading business banks, she obtained two master’s degrees in Spiritual Psychology and Spiritual Science. She has now dedicated her life to helping clients discover the power of personal stories and create a business they love.
In this episode we talked about:
- The importance of being vulnerable and able to narrate your story in the most powerful way
Framework for what story to choose that resonates with your ideal clients
We also talked about the importance of using Storybased content on Social Media
How to increase your engagement and conversion using private facebook groups and many more.
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Email Newsletter - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/newsletter/
Resources I use - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/resources/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/danielle_francisco_
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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVtb_c32EanaDkSoXNCAzrw/
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34min
November 15, 2021Protect yourself from Cybercriminals with Ex-NATO Senior Executive and Founder of Thrive with EQ - Nadja El Fertasi
Nadja El Fertasi - Founder and CEO of Thrive with EQ. Nadja worked for NATO's Cyber Executive Arm for the past 20years as Stakeholder Engagement Senior Executive before jumping into entrepreneurship.
In this episode, we talked very relevant topics on Cyber Security Awareness and Emotional Intellegince.
- The impact of COVID to workforce. and how criminals work their way in to target companies and individuals who are vulnerable for cyber crime exploitation either be a financial/political gain.
We also talked about how to use Social Media Responsibly, Influencer and it's effect on kids and teenagers.
Case studies of High profile breaches and in the C-Level Suite,
As parents, how do you protect yourself and your child from social engineering tactics from criminals who are financially motivated.
Voice Phishing, Technology and many more.
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OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
My website and weekly podcast - https://thedrivetosucceed.com
Email Newsletter - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/newsletter/
Resources I use - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/resources/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/danielle_francisco_
LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/daniellejfrancisco
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVtb_c32EanaDkSoXNCAzrw/
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56min
November 03, 2021Managing Your Financial Planning Business Revenue with Johan Vosloo
Johan Vosloo - Founder and CEO of Commspace - The ultimate solution for managing, tracking, splitting and analysing Financial Adviser revenue.
Johan is a technologist with an entrepreneurial spirit who started working on a side-project in 2006 to solve the problem of tracking and splitting commission for a single advice practice with multiple advisers and dozens of referral sources. After seeing the enthusiastic response of the early users, he decided to develop it into a fully-fledged revenue management and analytics solution for the broader independent financial advice sector in South Africa. Today Commspace is used by hundreds of independent financial advice practices, ranging from solo advisers to large bank groups.
In this episode we talk about:
- How he found a gap and provided a solution to a real pain point within the financial planning and advice industry.
Johan’s ethos in building a tech start-up and finding the right co-founder.
The driving force behind quitting his corporate 9-5 before going all in Commspace and many more.
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OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
My website and weekly podcast - https://thedrivetosucceed.com
Email Newsletter - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/newsletter/
Resources I use - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/resources/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/danielle_francisco_
LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/daniellejfrancisco
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVtb_c32EanaDkSoXNCAzrw
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27min
October 27, 2021 Driving Social Impact with HerStory Movement Founder – Getrude Matshe
Getrude Matshe is an inspirational speaker and motivational speaker who has been described as a vibrant bundle of African energy whose zest and passion for life inspires everyone she meets. She is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential and find their individual life purpose.
Getrude is a publisher and has written several books and is now a book writing coach. Her mission in life is to inspire, uplift and connect one million women through this global movement – the HerStory Women’s Global Empowerment Conference.
In this episode we talked about:
· How she started as an entrepreneur and how to find and recognize profitable business opportunities.
· How she uses her platform Her Story to support and provide jobs and business opportunities to women and ethnical minorities in Zimbabwe.
· How Getrude embodies the principle of Ubuntu or in her native language ‘umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu (Iam because you are, and you are because I am. Which eventually helped her speak on Ted and put her presence on the Map and help grassroots project around the world and drive social impact.
💻 Learn to captivate and influence your audience that makes you money.
Get your access today on 'Storytelling Secrets Success'.
http://thedrivetosucceed.com/storytelling
🔓 Unlock Skillshare Premium Free for 1 month
💡 Create, Market Sell and Deliver Your Online Course. with Thinkfic
OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
My website and weekly podcast - https://thedrivetosucceed.com
Email Newsletter - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/newsletter/
Resources I use - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/resources/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/danielle_francisco_
LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/daniellejfrancisco
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVtb_c32EanaDkSoXNCAzrw
Daily Meditation
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30min
October 17, 2021Plan to Pivot with Gerry Starsia
Gerry Starsia is an Associate Professor on University of Virginia and Author of the Book Plan to Pivot.
In this episode we talked about:
- How to apply Agile Principles in big organizations and develop the muscle memory necessary to observe markets and consumer demands,
How to connect deeply with customers, and bring products and services to consumers in order to deliver value more efficiently than their competitors.
The best outcome when agile principles is applied alongside servant leadership and many more.
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💻 Learn to captivate and influence your audience that makes you money.
Get your free access today on 'Storytelling Secrets Success'.
http://thedrivetosucceed.com/storytelling
🔓 Unlock Skillshare Premium Free for 1 month
💡 Create, Market Sell and Deliver Your Online Course. with Thinkfic
OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
My website and weekly podcast - https://thedrivetosucceed.com
Email Newsletter - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/newsletter/
Resources I use - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/resources/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/danielle_francisco_
LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/daniellejfrancisco
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVtb_c32EanaDkSoXNCAzrw
Daily Meditation
...more
22min
October 05, 2021Connecting Mothers Across the Middle East with Mama ME App Founder Sumayya Sarwar
Sumayya Sarwar – Founder Mama ME App where mums in the UAE and around the world connect and share their parenting experiences. Get together for coffee and arrange play dates and be part of a safe space community to make your journey as a mum a pleasant and enjoyable experience.
In this episode we talked about:
Struggles Mums face on a daily basis and the importance of a safe space community.
The catalyst why Sumayya ventured into entrepreneurship despite having a successful career as a dentist
The journey of being a woman founder and Tips to get VC funding and many more.
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💻 Learn to captivate and influence your audience that makes you money.
Get your free access today on 'Storytelling Secrets Success'.
http://thedrivetosucceed.com/storytelling
🔓 Unlock Skillshare Premium Free for 1 month
💡 Create, Market Sell and Deliver Your Online Course. with Thinkfic
OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
My website and weekly podcast - https://thedrivetosucceed.com
Email Newsletter - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/newsletter/
Resources I use - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/resources/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/danielle_francisco_
LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/daniellejfrancisco
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVtb_c32EanaDkSoXNCAzrw
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23min
September 28, 2021Attract, Retain and Win Back Top Clients with Lynn Thomas
Lynn Thomas - Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Consulting, COVID Reengagement & Resiliency Expert, her expertise for over 30years culminates from cultivating transformative leaders and uncovering people’s slice of genius.
In this episode we talked about:
The impact of COVID in Businesses in the US and around the globe.
How can organizations attract, retain, delight, and wowing back their new and existing clients.
The cost of not investing in employee engagement during the pandemic
How to increase Customer Lifetime Value during the pandemic and many more.
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💻 Learn to captivate and influence your audience that makes you money.
Get your free access today on 'Storytelling Secrets Success'.
http://thedrivetosucceed.com/storytelling
🔓 Unlock Skillshare Premium Free for 1 month
💡 Create, Market Sell and Deliver Your Online Course. with Thinkfic
OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
My website and weekly podcast - https://thedrivetosucceed.com
Email Newsletter - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/newsletter/
Resources I use - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/resources/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/danielle_francisco_
LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/daniellejfrancisco
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVtb_c32EanaDkSoXNCAzrw
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38min
September 24, 2021From 150k In Debt to Financially Free with Robert Riopel
Robert Riopel: Author of the International Bestselling Book "Success Left A Clue".
Serial Entrepreneur, App Designer and Breakthrough Expert where he travels all around the world and have personally train 500,000 students how to be financially free and live with passion.
In this episode we talked about:
How Robert transformed his life from being $150,000 USD in debt to becoming financially free by the age of 32.
He shared the 4 currencies of life and how it can transform the way we show up in our business, our 9-5job and our relationships.
The importance of being present and living the utmost authentic version of yourself whether its on stage or off stage.
And many more.
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💻 Learn to captivate and influence your audience that makes you money.
Get your free access today on 'The Art of Storytelling'.
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OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
My website and weekly podcast - https://thedrivetosucceed.com
Email Newsletter - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/newsletter/
Resources I use - https://thedrivetosucceed.com/resources/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/danielle_francisco_
LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/daniellejfrancisco
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVtb_c32EanaDkSoXNCAzrw
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41min

FAQs about The Drive To Succeed Podcast:

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The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.