“I started understanding what it was about gifts. It was about relationships. It was about referrals. It was about people trusting you.”

How can radical generosity help us build not only our relationships, but our businesses as well? Today’s guest is here to show us how. John Ruhlin, co-founder and CEO of Giftology Group takes us through his journey and shares how his desire to make his clients feel appreciated and cared for helped build his business and grow his network to where it is today. Learn how to create strong and lasting relationships in your professional and personal life with this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

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John’s Website: https://johnruhlin.com/

Giftology Group Website: https://giftologygroup.com/ruhlingroup/

John’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnruhlin/

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Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Client Retention: https://www.amazon.com/Giftology-Increase-Referrals-Strengthen-Retention-ebook/dp/B01FT16BPM/

“If you have a strong subscription base, you can build a more sustainable business in many ways.”

How did these two entrepreneurs help teach DTC businesses launch and adapt to growing subscription demands? Our two incredible guests are here today to share with us what Prive offers and how they did it. Claudia Laurie and Alex Craciun are the co-founders of Prive, a digital platform that enables small businesses to compete against giants like Amazon. They share many of the challenges startups have during this time of uncertainty too. Such a thoughtful, educational episode that we can all learn something new from on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

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Prive Website: https://www.tryprive.com/

Alex’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craciunalex/

Claudia’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-laurie-5ba47bb4/

Claudia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiacurates/

Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalexcraciun/

Prive Twitter: https://twitter.com/tryprive

Claudia’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/claudiaclaurie

Alex’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/aicAlex

Prive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privetechnologiesHK

Claudia’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-room-podcast/id1539670094

“I just wanted to bring clean water to everybody in the world.”

He sold everything he had, moved across the world, and started one of the most successful non-profits of today. Today’s guest is Scott Harrison, the founder and CEO of charity:water, a non-profit focused on bringing clean and safe drinking water to developing nations. Scott is also the author of the book, THIRST, a powerful story documenting his entrepreneurial journey from club promoter to humanitarian. Scott shares how leading a clear vision to bring clean drinking water to rural communities is not only possible but greatly fulfilling. Start your week off right with this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

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charity: water Website: http://charitywater.org/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottharrison1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottharrison/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottharrison

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottharrisoncw

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/charitywater

Scott’s Book, THIRST: https://www.amazon.com/Thirst-Story-Redemption-Compassion-Mission/dp/1524762849/

“I don't believe we're ever going to eliminate the fear, but we're going to move forward in spite of the fear.”

How can we address the fear that is holding us back in our careers and in life? Today’s guest is John Hagel III, the founder of Beyond Our Edge, where he works with companies and people to achieve great impact. John is also the author of eight books, including his most recent, incredible book, The Journey Beyond Fear. John shares how passion and motivation always helps move anyone away from fear and towards great success. Enjoy this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

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Website: https://www.johnhagel.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhagel/

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Blog: https://www.johnhagel.com/blog/

John’s Latest Book, The Journey Beyond Fear: https://www.johnhagel.com/book-the-journey-beyond-fear-by-john-hagel-iii/

“I want to make it suck less for the next patient, period.”

How can a cancer diagnosis at the age of 21 turn into a social movement? Matthew Zachary, creator of both Stupid Cancer and OffScrip Media shares how his journey with cancer helped create some beautiful community and advocacy for people who have been touched by cancer. Learn all about the changes he has helped make happen on this motivating episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

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Website: https://www.matthewzachary.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewzachary/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewzachary/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewzachary

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewzachary

Out of Patients Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-patients-with-matthew-zachary/id1482032829

The Cancer Mavericks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cancer-mavericks-a-history-of-survivorship/id1566467305

“I thought maybe there's a business I can build, not just my little hobby.”

How can you turn a hobby into a full-blown business? Our guest today is Kaylin Marcotte, the founder and CEO of the puzzle company, JIGGY. Kaylin decided to start her business after seeing a whole in the market for a product that she so wanted to see made better -- puzzles. She shares how creating a product out of a passion allowed her to build the incredible business that she has today. Tune in this hump day episode and be inspired on this episode of the #TheKaraGoldinShow

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Website: https://jiggypuzzles.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylin-marcotte/

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JIGGY’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiggypuzzles/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jiggypuzzles

“If you could think of any business to be in, in 2020, it definitely wasn't women's work apparel. And yet that is the business that we have. So it was just a lot of ingenuity.”

How do you create clothing that is high-quality but still affordable? Our guest today is Sarah LaFleur, founder and CEO of M.M. LaFleur, a terrific women’s clothing company that makes incredible business attire. And how do you pivot quickly when the world decides to work from home? You figure it out. Listen to Sarah’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons she has learned along the way on this inspiring episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

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Website: https://mmlafleur.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-miyazawa-lafleur-530ab1a/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmlafleur/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/smlafleur

“It's like solving a puzzle where the prize is getting to go to the Maldives for the cost of going to Orlando.”

How do you travel first class on an economy budget? Today’s episode features our guest, Brian Kelly, Founder and CEO of The Points Guy. Known for generously sharing how to use points to unlock first class travel experiences, Brian shares how his passion for points accidentally turned into a business. This conversation is full of insightful entrepreneurial advice and some great travel tips during the pandemic. Get through this hump day and plan your next vacation with the latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

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Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/192

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Website: https://thepointsguy.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepointsguy/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThePointsGuy

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Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-points/id1441659097

“Research shows that we're 90% more likely to achieve a goal if we've communicated that goal to another person.”

Can dropping the ball be a good thing? Well, today’s guest shows us it can! Tiffany Dufu is the Founder of The Cru, a peer coaching service for women looking to accelerate their personal and professional growth. Tiffany shares why “dropping the ball” and asking for help is so important, especially for busy women, and how a supportive group of peers can help you achieve so much more. Make it a motivational Monday with this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

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Website: http://tiffanydufu.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-dufu-582089a

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tiffanydufu

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoSIgKTfYRMmBreoNv_8-aA

Instagram: http://instagram.com/tdufu

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Book: http://tiffanydufu.com/drop-the-ball

“People need community, always. We need to feel connected.”

If you’re looking for self-care in the form of community, look no further! Our guest today is Ashley Sumner, the Founder and CEO of Quilt, a community designed to help people connect, share, and learn with others all over the world. Ashley shares how during the pandemic, she transformed Quilt’s in-person model. Hear more about how this founder developed a business out of her own need for community, her pivots and her amazing entrepreneurial story on this incredible episode now on #TheKaraGoldinShow

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Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/190

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Quilt Website: https://www.beta.wearequilt.com/

Ashley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-sumner-1686669

Ashley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjsumner/

Ashley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashleyjsumner