Renee Harris is the founder of Made On Skincare, a line of all-natural and organic skincare products. She started the business in 2009 after finding a recipe online to fix her own dry, cracked skin. Made On Skincare has since expanded to include a variety of products for different skin types and issues, all made with natural and organic ingredients.

She began by selling at farmers markets and then took their business online, reaching out to mom bloggers to promote the products and soon saw a surge in sales. They've since expanded their product line and continue to operate their business from home.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How Renee Harris turned a problem she was having with her skin into a business opportunity
2. The importance of market research, especially when starting a business
3. The importance of finding a niche market and catering to their needs

Try a sample product today: https://store.hardlotion.com/products/freebielist

To help children find their business passion, check out Renee's workshop called
Find Your Passion Early: A 1-hour Workshop for Teens ages 12-16 https://parenttheirpassion.com/purchase/find-your-passion-early-teen-ecourse/

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Mark Ashby is a military veteran and entrepreneur who has used his skills and experience to become a successful consultant and business coach. He has a wealth of experience in high pressure environments and is an expert in crisis management and mitigation.

In this podcast episode, Mark Ashby shares his story of how he went from being a tradesman to an elite army unit member to a corporate risk management consultant, and how his experience in high pressure environments has taught him how to make decisions under pressure. 

In this episode, you will learn:
1. How Mark Ashby went from being an electrician to joining the military and eventually becoming a contractor in Iraq
2. How Mark Ashby helps companies be more proactive in identifying and mitigating risk
3. How Mark Ashby's experience in high pressure situations helps him teach others to be more effective leaders

Access a FREE masterclass on 'How to Collapse Emotional Charges to Make Better Decisions and be a More Effective Leader': https://markashbyconsulting.com/masterclass/

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Bryan Rutberg is the founder of Three C Communications, a communications firm that helps brands connect with their customers. He has over 20 years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, and sales, and is an expert in speech writing and customer relations.

If you're feeling frustrated because your marketing efforts aren't leading to the customer loyalty you desire, then this episode is for you! In this episode, you will learn:
1. The importance of effective communication in business
2. The benefits of customer programs and relationships
3. The power of emotion in marketing

Learn more about Bryan's methods below:

DOWNLOAD THE EBOOK
Love & Profit: 10 Ways to Transform Customers into Lustomers™  https://love.3ccomms.com/en-us/love-and-profit-ebook

SELF-ASSESSMENT
Assess your own business communications skills to gain insight into your strengths and growth opportunities
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Karla Singson is an entrepreneur and business owner from the Philippines. She is the founder of Scalewind, a company that provides outsourced services to businesses. She is also the owner of a flower shop and an events company.

Scalewind is a company that helps other businesses outsource their work, and they did it all without spending money on ads.

In this episode, you will learn:
1. How Karla Singson went from failing to get a job at Proctor and Gamble, to starting a successful flower shop business in the Philippines which she eventually franchised
2. How Karla was able to grow her company, Scalewind, to over a million dollars in revenue in one year without spending money on ads
3. How Karla's team is able to find and vet the right people to be on their team by using referrals and focusing on core values.

Curious to see how much Scalewind can help you save on labor? Check out the Scalewind Calculator!

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Brian Winch is an owner and operator of a company that started as a side hustle and is now an author. He has been in the business of litter removal for over 40 years and has seen the demand for the service first hand.

If you're feeling frustrated because your business growth is stagnating, then this episode is for you! In this episode, you will learn:
1. How Brian Winch went from working a full-time job to owning a successful business cleaning up litter
2. How technology has changed the landscape of marketing and finding new customers
3. How providing a high level of customer service can lead to repeat business and referrals

Learn more about Brian at https://www.cleanlots.com. You will be able to buy the book or download a free guide detailing the opportunity. A brief video also shows how the work is almost as easy to do as going for a walk!

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Fabienne Frederickson is a business coach who helps women entrepreneurs grow their businesses to six and seven figures. She has been coaching women for 21 years and has written a book called Leverage: The 8-Step Formula for Women Entrepreneurs to Make More Money with Less Time and Stress.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How Fabienne Frederickson went from working in corporate to being a self-employed business coach
2. The importance of leveraging a team in order to grow a business
3. The eight steps to taking a business from six to seven figures

Overwhelmed in your business? Working long hours without further growth? Not paying yourself enough? It doesn’t have to be this way. Fabienne Fredrickson's new book, The Leveraged Business, is your blueprint for financial and personal freedom. www.boldheart.com

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Alundas Havens is the owner of Alpha Influence Media, a media company that helps podcasters get in touch with their ideal audiences. He is also a podcast host, and he has a background in the military and in mortgage brokerage.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

https://www.thewinnersparadigm.com/

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"The first job of a leader is always to lead themselves well." -Andy Neillie

Andy Neillie is the founder of the Neillie Leadership Group, a company that specializes in turning managers into leaders. He is also a Certified Speaking Professional and the author of The Golden Principles: Life and Leadership Lessons from a Rescued Dog.

In this episode, you will learn: 
1. The difference between managers and leaders 
2. The four leadership necessities for managers 
3. The importance of passion in leadership


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Kendra Swalls is a mom, photographer, and educator who has done some pivoting in her career. She started out as a teacher, but after a few years, realized that it wasn't her true passion. She went back to school to get her master's in education and started writing curriculum for small school districts. She also picked up photography and started taking pictures of anyone and everyone who would let her. In 2012, she decided to turn her photography into a full-fledged business. In 2017, she went full time with her business and has since been helping other women take their businesses from survival mode to success mode.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How Kendra Swalls went from being a teacher to starting her own successful photography business
2. What relationship marketing strategies Kendra Swalls uses to help women take their businesses from survival mode to success mode
3. What inspires and motivates Kendra Swalls to continue learning and growing in her business

https://girlmeansbusiness.com/emailkit

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G. Wright is a tour manager and sound engineer with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. He is the owner of All Things Relaxed Studios and the Rockstar Media Trainer program, which helps coaches, authors and creative entrepreneurs speak with confidence and clarity, create a crystal clear message, and connect with their audience.

In this episode, you will learn: 

1. How G. Wright transitioned from a career in music to becoming a Rockstar publicity coach and media trainer, and what that journey looked like. 

2. What techniques G. Wright uses to help speakers and performers connect with their audience and deliver a clear message. 

3. How G. Wright's Rockstar publicity coaching program can help people get more media appearances and connect with their audience.

https://www.allthingsrelaxstudios.com/

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