In this episode, Mike Grace of Eagle Lock Company and the Cap Off Brand discusses how he turned a gift to a friend into his new business.   Mike discusses reviving an old business, securing the intellectual property (reviewing patents and trademarks), and raising money for initial manufacturing through crowdsourcing. 

Zakia Blain of FBF Fitness chats with us about creating a business that helps her manage her brain disorder, helps others to achieve their fitness and health goals, and that allows her to be true self.  Specifically, Zakia has created systems and models that not only reduces the stress of running a business, but has also created excitement and exclusivity around her brand. 

Zakia's book recommendations include Start with the Why, The Four Agreements, and the Subtle Art of not Giving a F*ck!

You can follow Zakia at:

Twitter: @fbffitness

IG: @fbfftiness

Download her app on iTunes

Shop at FbFFtiness.com

In this episode, Adrienne Ray, owner of Curve Conscious discuss leaving the corporate world to start a business that fulfilled her.  She discusses how she conducted market research to prove that her business served a need.  She also discusses how she chose a non-conventional way of doing business to insure her success. 

You can reach Adrienne and shop Curve Conscious by going to CurveConcsious.com

Twitter: @CurveConscious

IG: @CurveConscious

Email: [email protected]

In this episode with speak with investor and tax attorney, Courtney Richardson (also known as The Ivy Investor) about creating a foundation and a plan for wealth building.  

Courtney discusses managing debt, retirement plans for entrepreneurs, and insurance among other key courses of actions small business owners and entrepreneurs need to take to build their wealth.

You can find Courtney at TheIvyInvestor.com.

IG: @theivyinvestor

FB: TheIvyInvestor

In this episode, PR specialist and author, Afea Tucker, walks us through the world public relations from the point-of-view of a business owner.  Area tells us:

1. What we should look for when hiring a PR specialist and how to define success.

2. How much should we budget for PR.

3. How often we should receive reports for our agent.

4. How we can be a better client to our agent, and MORE!

Area wrote "Life's a Pitch" which presents several lessons on how to best present yourself, as well as some DIY tips for business owners. You can purchase her book on Amazon or at BusinessBabesOnline.com/products.

You reach Afea at [email protected] and on IG at @its_ah_feeah.

Be sure to email us your questions and feedback at [email protected]

In this episode, we speak with Nick Rishwain of Experts.com and LegalTech.live  about how to a build a community through genuine engagement. We discuss how the finding the work you love can also turn into a hobby.  We also spend some time talking about developments of law in tech and tech's affect on the law.

Follow Nick on Twitter @NickJRishwain

Nick's Books:

1. Tomorrow's Lawyer

2. The New J.D.

3. Of Mice & Men

In Episode 12, attorney and techie, Mitch Jackson, Esq., talks to us about how to use video and live streaming to change the game.  He talks about how to create a unique voice, personality and song to the creative effort so you can stand out above the noise.

Mitch's Book Recommendations:

1. John Hall: Top of Mind

2. David Scott: The New Rules of Marketing and PR

3. Bob Burg: Adversaries Into Allies

You can contact Mitch at:

Streaming.Lawyer

IG and Twitter: @MitchJackson

Visit www.TheGrowthGoal.com to connect to the Youtube channel for the video content and more!

Guest Dom Landry of Common Ground Management discusses business management.  We discuss the different needs of a business based on it's current stage (startup to maturation).  Dom also talks with us about his book "Welcome to the Jungle," which is handbook for creating and running a solid foundation. 

You can find CGM at:

www.CGMPhilly.com

IG: @CGMPhilly

When is it time to hire a marketing agency? In episode 10 we speak with the owner of Sporty Marketing Group about how to set a marketing budget, the appropriate metrics for review of your marketing campaign and how to get out of your own way.  

IG: @sportymarketing, @king_spit

www.Facebook.com/sportymarketinggroup

www.Facebook.com/rashaadlambet

Email: [email protected]

Rashaad's favorite book: The Brain that Changes Itself.  

Growth can happen as the result of strategic planning or by serendipity.  The latter can cause more harm that good if you do not figure out how to deal with it.  In this episode we talk about how to know you are in the middle of true growth and not just seasonal growth, how to dig your way out of feeling overwhelmed, and how to keep it from happening again.

This show is for YOU! Follow the podcast on instagram @ TheGrowthGoal and on Facebook at Facebook.com/thegrowthgoal.  Let us know what you think about the episode and topics you would like us to cover.