Bogdan Stan is the CEO and founder of UTender, as well as the CEO of WhatsWhat, a business ecosystem built to support growth, visibility, status, and meaningful partnerships. He’s passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, and turning ideas into impact.

At WhatsWhat and UTender, I help SMEs thrive by offering tailored solutions in key growth areas like SEO, marketing, lead generation, and sales. Here’s how:
1. Boosting Visibility with SEO: At WhatsWhat, we help your business become more visible online by optimizing your website to rank higher in search engine results. We offer high-quality backlinks that contribute to 15% of Google's ranking factors, and we help optimize your profiles to be easily read by Google spiders, getting you on the first page. Businesses that appear on the first page get 70% more business.
2. Driving Targeted Marketing: Through our platforms, we offer strategic marketing that’s crafted to resonate with your target audience. This includes content in our digital magazine, direct email campaigns to our extensive database, and leveraging our social media channels. Whether it’s through digital content, ads, or community engagement, we ensure your brand’s message reaches the right people.
3. Generating Quality Leads: Using the UTender platform, we connect businesses to active service seekers in need of what you offer. We cut through the noise, putting you in front of interested prospects, which leads to high-quality inquiries that are more likely to convert. Additionally, we help drive direct sales through your WhatsWhat profile and magazine presence, as well as through affiliate programs and networking events.
4. Enabling Sales Growth: With tools like WhatsWhat’s business directory and UTender’s direct project notifications, we empower your sales efforts. We help you get noticed by potential clients, secure opportunities quickly, and provide you with insights to close deals efficiently. Our channels, including your profile, the magazine, and affiliate programs, further enhance your sales potential.
5. Making Marketing Human-Friendly: We’re not just about numbers and metrics; we’re about building connections. Our approach helps businesses tell their story authentically, building trust and ultimately converting more customers.
Partnering with WhatsWhat and UTender means you’re not alone in your growth journey. We’re here to help you navigate the challenges of scaling up, standing out, and achieving sustainable growth.

You can find and connect with Bogdan here on LinkedIn

Find out more about WhatsWhat here

And find out more about U-Tender here

The world has experienced 10 years of change in the past 3 months. Here are some tips to watch so you can keep ahead in business today!
1) Everything is online and remote. This is the new normal and much of it will continue even after the pandemic. What are you doing to adapt your company to the new virtual world? All speaking events and conferences have been canceled for the near future. My company started to build online training courses to help support people so they can learn and keep prospering in the change. We used a company called OperationsX.com to build my newest book writing and marketing course titled "You Have a Book in You." I recommend all companies to stay ahead of the curve and put your training, keynote speeches, and learning online so you can spread your information to the world without the limitations of physical challenge.
2) With everything bombarding you online, how do you distinguish yourself from the pack? The most effective method I have found is by writing a book. If you put your message down on paper and immortalize it in a book; people know what you believe, what you stand for, and the people that like what you write will view you as an expert in the subject matter. This is a powerful tool to gain credibility and differentiate yourself, your brand, and your company to make your thoughts stand out and translate those thoughts to growth, wealth, and prosperity.
3) Don't be afraid to ask for what you want, need, and deserve in life. People are in need right now and we need to ask because I believe that 1+1 does not equal 2, if you look at it the right way it equals 11. We are here on earth to help each other and uplift others. By combining the ask from one to another, you can create exponential growth with 2 people working synergistically on a topic. This method is truly the bridge from your dreams to your destiny.
4) Keep your head up and don't stop learning! With the rapid changes happening, we need to learn and improve faster and more often than ever. Crisis equals opportunity. If you seek the solutions to this crisis you will find your life full of amazing opportunity.

My new books on AMAZON NOW:
ASK! The Bridge From Your Dreams to Your Destiny:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/164293495X/ref=cm_sw_su_dp
How To Be Up in Down Times:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087S82GWR/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_OQJ.Eb1T2Y9CA
You Have A Book in You:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V9Z1Z35/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_JRJ.EbQJTBY9N

Find Mark Here:

Anna Sapteboi is the founder of a luxury bridal boutique called Nova Bridal Studio, which is built on the ethos “Bridal Experience Redefined.” She has transformed the traditional wedding dress appointment into something truly unforgettable, private 2.5 hour studio sessions where every detail is designed to celebrate the bride.

From sweet treats and elegant non-alcoholic bubbles to bespoke gowns and a gift of jewellery with every purchase, she ensures each bride feels cherished from the very first fitting through to their wedding day.

With a background in research and a flair for innovation, Anna brings creativity, care, and vision to everything she does. Her boutique is more than a place to find a dress, it’s an experience brides will treasure for a lifetime.

Alongside the boutique, she is also exploring new ideas in healthtech, reflecting her passion for creating meaningful experiences that blend care, detail, and innovation.

You can find our more about Anna on the links below:

LinkedIn

Nova Bridal Studio

About the Author

Author of My Father Knew the Secret – Growing Up with Bob Proctor and the new release of 12 Easy Steps To Change Your Life: Stop Waiting For That Big Thing!

Brian Proctor was born in 1961 in Toronto, Ontario, the same year his legendary father, Bob Proctor, was given the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, which began his father's 60-year journey into personal development.  

For close to 30 years, Brian worked alongside his father as he taught from some of the world's largest stages.  

Brian found his niche in marketing and business development. In the very early years of the internet, Brian originated an idea to build an email list to create value and a platform for his father to share his teachings. This idea set Bob Proctor's company up for success by opening the door early to email list building long before that was the industry standard. 

As an online marketer, Brian was consistently the top affiliate in large product launches with joint ventures, bringing in millions in commissions and giving many entrepreneurs their first opportunities with a large audience to share their products and services. 

Brian attributes his success to the lessons he has learned over the years from his father in creating lasting relationships. 

Today Brian is self-employed and lives with his wife Cory at the South end of Puget Sound in Washington State. He is living his dream of a life well spent near the water and enjoying nature at its finest. 

You can find out more about Brian on the links below:

Brian Proctor website.

Brian Proctor Youtube

Brian Proctor Instagram

Brian Proctor Facebook

Barb Ashcroft

Author, Mentor and Thought Leader

ABOUT BARB

Barb is the result of someone who was alwayshungry to learn and then implement principles of personal development. It has made her a 'HUB', where people value her wisdom, and expertise to help them navigateLife's Highway. As an entrepreneur, she helps folks 'Find Renewed Purpose' and 'Joy in the Journey'. Her passion is helping people navigate loss and lessen grief illiteracy.

BIO and Recent Projects

Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjashcroft

Getting Your Shenanigans in Order:

https://BarbAshcroft.ca/workshops

Patreon Community: Free 30 day access pass https://patreon.com/compassioninaction

Experience:

40 plus years as an entrepreneur  Team Leadership with Top Awards   Natural Health training in a vast array ofmodalities

Author:

‘When your Bucket List Springs a Leak’

Contact Details:

Mobile:      +1 250 951 2554

Office:       +1 250 752 5499

Email:        [email protected]

 Web: www.barbashcroft.ca

Book Recomendation:

 "See you at the Top' - Zig Ziglar

Brónagh Davidson - Mother, memory-keeper and founder of My Pregnancy Journals, created from the heart to help others cherish their motherhood journey.

Brónagh is the founder of My Pregnancy Journals, a mother of two, and a passionate advocate for meaningful memory-keeping during motherhood. Inspired by her own pregnancies and the desire for a more thoughtful, heartfelt way to document the journey, she created a journal that blends practical tracking with emotional reflection. Each page is designed with intention—from milestone logs and medical notes to spaces for letters and photos—making it a keepsake to treasure for years. When she's not designing journals, Brónagh is at home in Ireland with her husband Karl and their daughters, Brónadh Beag and Saoirse.

Website: http://www.mypregnancyjournals.com/

Discount Code: 10% off with code THRIVE10

Socials: Follow My Pregnancy Journals on Instagram

YouTube: Follow Brónagh's My Pregnancy Journals journey on YouTube.

On this months episode we talk with serial Tech Founder Ammar Akhtar, Founder of Final Rentals. What a great story from growing up in Pakistan, to Dubai and now Wales!

BIO:

Ammar Akhtar is an award-winning tech entrepreneur, and the founder & CEO of Final Rentals, a global car rental platform that brings together independent car rental companies under one powerful brand. With operations in over 55 countries, Ammar is on a mission to level the playing field for small businesses in the mobility sector.

A passionate advocate for innovation and ecosystem equity, Ammar shares his insights on global stages—including TED—highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs from underserved regions. A proud member of the ACRA and Fintech Wales and featured in Entrepreneur UK, he continues to champion community-driven growth and digital transformation across the world.

You can find Ammar here on LinkedIn

Ammar's book recommendation:

'Titan: The life of John D. Rockefeller' - Ron Chernow

This month I've had the pleasure of listening to Donna Kennedy on the Think2Thrive Podcast. Her story is incredibly inspiring and I am sure you are going to love it!

Donna Kennedy (BA Psych (hons), MHGC, MNLP) is an 8 times bestselling author, psychologist, mentor and highly sought after professional speaker. She regularly features in national and international media as an expert in the area of personal development and she has given seminars to thousands of people and companies all over the world. Her work has also been published and cited in international journals by leading organisations and faculties.

Despite challenges endured in her youth, Donna has become a confident successful woman who says yes to life, embraces opportunity and enhances the lives of all who come in contact with her. Her approach is unique and solution-focused. She does what it takes to get you results. Join Donna’s program and level up your life!

If you'd like to find out more about Donna you can find her here:

LinkedIn

Donna's Website

In this months episode I am honorred to have with me on the show Leslie Flowers!

Throughout her career, LESLIE FLOWERS has demonstrated remarkable versatility, adaptability, and resilience in inspiring and motivating aspiring and emerging leaders to excelin their lives and professions. Her lifelong passion for learning kickstarted an intellectual and emotional journey that has taken her through corporate publishing, entrepreneurship, board service, women’s empowerment, and immersioninto professional development, focusing on human performance and achievement.
Leslie differentiates as an advisor and educator through her speaking, mastermind facilitation, broadcasting, writing, and instructional design, in which she integrates Dr. Napoleon Hill’s foundational treatise on personal improvement,“Think and Grow Rich.” She is the architect of “The 12 Laws of Achievement,” a proven, repeatable success framework for unlocking leadership potential, increasing self-awareness, and driving extraordinary results through goal setting, visualization, and collaboration.
THE ART OF RESULTS
Embracing a heart-centered, multidisciplinary approach, Leslie seamlessly articulates the complexities of success principles and universal law, distilling them into easily comprehensible terms. She believes success hinges on persistence andconsistent achievement, and an intense, flowing feeling of confidence is a byproduct. Her strength is getting people to redirect their belief systems, dispel old myths, form new neural pathways, and visualize a life of abundance.
THE TRAILBLAZER MINDSET
Leslie has been at the vanguard of the women’s leadership movement and remains a proactive crusader in helping women collapse the wage gap and achieve sustainable successin a male-dominated business environment. She goes beyond women’s typical work/life balance struggles, encouraging them to change their narratives and providing them with the tools to break the glass ceiling and reach unprecedented performance and achievement levels.
CREDENTIALS
Leslie is a 2008 LifeSuccess-certified business consultant and coach (LSC), supplementing her extensive training in leadership, visualization, medication, and self-suggestion. and 2009 Siebold-certified speaker (CS). She is a gold-standard line editor, the author of nine books (six Amazon bestsellers),and the recipient of multiple awards in continuing education.
CORE VALUESHonesty |Integrity | Authenticity | Empathy | Perseverance | Creativity | Positivity
To schedule an exploratory conversation, contact Leslie at [email protected] or via LinkedIn DM.

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

Maree Piplovick from Portland, Oregon USA, supports working women in mid-life to break free from the clutches of burnout and reclaim their joy, focus, and zest for life. 

Maree transformed her own experience of burnout through powerful holistic techniques that reignited her passion for living. She is now dedicated to helping her clients enhance their well-being through accessible, experiential, and simple self-care techniques.

She personalizes transformative experiences that empower her clients to recharge, relax, and take control of their own wellness as they embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and inner peace. 

Her journey from despair to rejuvenation embodies the strength, resilience, hope, and possibilities she offers to her clients.

Here also is a link to a recent article that Maree has published.

Maree's Book Recomendations:

'Ask and it is Given' - Esther Hicks

'You can heal your life' - Louise Hay

If you would like to connect with Maree, please see her links below:

LinkedIn

Website

Email

Phone: +1 503-805-4977