In this illuminating episode of 'Tie Breaker with Riya', join us as we delve into the raw and real aspects of entrepreneurship with our distinguished guest, Stefan Avivson, also known as Mr. Raw. A serial entrepreneur, mentor, and a catalyst for substantial business growth, Stefan shares his unique perspectives on mentorship, the art of securing and retaining big B2B clients, and the transformative power of embracing failures alongside successes.

From his journey through creating and sometimes dismantling businesses, including a billion-dollar company, to his philosophical insights gained from overcoming personal and professional adversities, Stefan opens up about the essence of true mentorship and its impact. His stories are a testament to the fact that real growth often comes from unexpected challenges and that helping others can lead to profound personal fulfillment.

Riya and Stefan also explore the practical aspects of business, such as effective strategies for customer retention in the B2B sector and why understanding the real reasons customers choose your services can redefine your business trajectory. Whether you're a startup founder, a seasoned entrepreneur, or somewhere in between, this episode offers raw, unfiltered wisdom that could change the way you view your path to success.

Tune in to discover why embracing the 'raw' can lead to not just surviving but thriving in the complex world of entrepreneurship. Let Stefan's journey inspire you to transform your own business and personal life.

Stefan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avivson/

In this riveting episode, we sit down with Wolter Rebergen, Vice President of Revenue Operations and Managing Partner at Younium, to explore his remarkable journey from dropping out of school at 15 to achieving incredible success in the business world.

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“I don’t have a degree, and that was never a problem.”

A boss, a mentor, a queen.

Anna is an inspiration. She was the Head of SEO in GrowthRocks, an international growth marketing agency. She hosted several marketing workshops and training programs and co-founded SEO Academy. She also has experience in ranking content for some of the most competitive keywords in the world.

But despite all her magnificent achievements, Anna was down-to-earth, approachable, and wise. She liberally shared her experiences and knowledge of the business world and encouraged us to take a chance on ourselves.

Tune in to our conversation for some fun, awe-inspiring experiences and learn from the expert herself on how to set your priorities right.

"How do we get our people to believe we care about them?”

My 60 minutes with JC flew by in the blink of an eye. Podcasting with him felt less like an interview and more like a conversation between friends. He was funny, engaging, and full of excellent advice.

JC is an incredible man and entrepreneur. He currently runs six franchisees and is about to launch five more! He is passionate about helping small businesses grow and is a fantastic leader that treats his team like a family.

Listen to our conversation as we reveal cool secrets about JC (like what his initials stand for), his unique hiring process, how to get over fears (or if we even should), and when to apply logic and emotions in business!

Website - https://www.hitedigital.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jc-hite/

"When you give to the universe, it comes back to you." 

LeRon is not just a man of many talents but many values. He is committed to fighting against social injustice and has written over a hundred essays and articles about racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, business, and dating. He has been on TEDx three times, and his video on 'How I Overcame The Fear of My Stutter' has been viewed over 150,000 times! He has also published two books. 

During our conversation, LeRon talks about his journey and the obstacles that helped him better his career and life. He also asks some invaluable questions that make you sit back and wonder, "am I this person? Do I do this?" 

Tune in to my conversation with LeRon Barton to learn more about overcoming disabilities, emotional rollercoasters, hitting rock bottom, and how to get back up through it all!

“Think of what your competitor is doing right now, and use that as your driving force.”

I got the opportunity to interview the master of podcasts - Alex Chisnall. I was nervous beyond belief, but Alex’s warm and engaging humor made this interview fun, knowledgeable, and full of priceless advice.

Alex Chisnall is the popular host of the podcast “Screw It, Just Do It.” He is an advisor for Global Startup generator and VC Antler, hosts a business series called “Accelerate,” and was a mentor with Virgin Startup & Chief Start Upper at StartUpU.

Join my conversation with Alex to learn more about being a podpreneur (yes, that’s a word), what to do about boring interviews, how to stay motivated, and Alex’s journey to fame.

"Just reflect on how it felt to talk to me."

The one word that I would use to describe Dara would be rich - rich in soul, rich in emotions, rich in nature, rich in perspective, and rich in wonder. Dara felt propelled by questions about life's mysteries and decided to pave a path of her own to explore her curiosity.

Dara is a caller of freedom and liberation, but on paper, she is a trained Sociologist (Ph.D.), Developmental Coach, Integral Facilitator, Critical Theorist (M.A.), and Usui Reiki Master. She invites people to a greater lifestyle of ease by connecting with their inner self and reflecting on their problems and feelings, which inherently leads to its solution.

In today's talk, we discussed some crucial points on being there for people when they need you, inviting others to self-reflection, and what self intimacy is. We even recreated a hypothetical scenario of me being a client and how Dara would persuade me to take up therapy.

If you love talks about reflections, perspectives, and how to deal with your emotions, then this one's for you!

Emanuel Alberto Pleitez was a 2013 mayoral candidate for the city of Los Angeles. He was the first of his family to attend college, graduating from Stanford University in 2006. Emanuel is a combat veteran and continues to serve in the United States Army Reserve.

Great leaders always have self-discipline without exception.

But his discipline, determination, and skills made him what he is today. 

He now has a build a team of 100+  amazing people. His goal is to create one of the most powerful companies throughout the bankcard industry, with transparency and honesty at every level. 

Listen to some of his amazing insights to become more productive and disciplined. Let's welcome Austin Mac Nab

He is the SEO guy who does not believe in competition. He was so generous to share great tips on how to get small businesses on top of Google.