By Andrew Rafal
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Discover how to build a thriving business while cultivating a life of purpose and joy. In this episode, I sat down with Lexi Godlewski, a successful entrepreneur who traded the corporate world for the beaches of Oahu. Lexi's journey is a compelling blend of personal transformation and business acumen, offering valuable insights for anyone seeking a more fulfilling path. From overcoming crippling anxiety and self-doubt to building a thriving, values-driven business, Lexi shares her inspiring story with honesty and practical advice.
Lexi is a TEDx speaker, a trained business coach, and a certified master marketer who works with business owners to develop a "soultpreneur" mindset. She shares actionable strategies for authentic marketing, building strong communities, and navigating the inevitable challenges of entrepreneurship. Her insights extend beyond the business world, offering a blueprint for a life filled with purpose, joy, and adventure.
Lexi's story and practical advice will inspire you to create a life and business you truly love. Her story shares with us a roadmap for a more fulfilling and intentional life and business.
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No matter how big or small your business is, if you’re an entrepreneur, at some point or another, you’re probably going to need a lawyer. It’s easy to overlook important details as you build and scale a business, especially when focused on growing and scaling quickly.
Today’s guest, Andy Contiguglia, is a seasoned business attorney from Denver. He has tons of experience working with entrepreneurs of all sizes, and, as an entrepreneur himself, he brings a unique perspective to the value a great attorney can add to your team.
In this episode, we get into why you need a great lawyer on your side, the common mistakes entrepreneurs make as they chase their dreams, and how these issues play out across a wide variety of stories from Andy’s 20+ years in this field.
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When entrepreneurs launch their businesses, their branding and website often leave little to be desired. Creating a website that is functional and is both pleasing to the eye and easy to navigate takes a lot of time and resources that many business owners don’t have when they first get started.
And after a few years, the website can start to feel stale and dated. That’s when it’s time for a refresh and to reach out to a professional, like today’s guest.
Jamie Windell is the Founder of KHULA™ & Fractional Design PM & Consultant. A self-taught brand and web designer, Jamie has successfully guided over 100 business owners worldwide in transforming their brand image and online presence into something they can be proud of. His goal is to impact and assist 1000 small business owners in their transformation and thrive.
In our conversation, you’ll learn the steps that KHULA walks their clients through when it’s time for a brand transformation, some do’s and don’ts for anyone who attempts to create or manage their own website, and why he believes in helping business owners migrate and transfer their domain so they take ownership and improve the security of their website.
Interview resources, including show notes and links to resources mentioned, can be found on the episode page: https://www.bayntree.com/96
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In today's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Michael Spangenberg, CEO and co-founder of State Forty Eight–one of Arizona's most recognizable local apparel brands. Since 2013, Michael and his partners have been sharing clothing for all, inspired by Arizona, through collaborations, screen printing, embroidery, art & branding, and their work.
In our conversation, Mike and I dig into the "why" behind his brand, his love for Arizona, and how this side gig turned into a full-time pursuit with fans in Bruce Arians and the Arizona Cardinals, the Diamondbacks, and the Suns organizations.
You'll also hear what he's doing now with the State Forty Eight Foundation to empower everyday people with dreams like his. Enjoy!
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When building a brand, everyone talks about the power of storytelling. These days, however, it’s not as simple as starting a blog and expecting your audience to explode overnight.
That’s why people turn to today’s guest, Dan Curran. Dan is a founding partner at Chapters.io, where he works to eliminate the anxieties of book writing through a process that helps people finish manuscripts in 100 days or less, connect with amazing editors, and preserve their wisdom for generations to come.
Dan has over a decade of experience working with editorial teams for large financial institutions, especially with financial advisors, and has a deep understanding of how to bring new life to so-called unsexy topics in this complex field.
In today’s episode, Dan and I discuss the chaotic state of modern content marketing, how to stand out in a world where everyone has 10,000 notifications and zero attention span, and the technology–including AI–he’s using to help people share their stories and grow audiences right now.
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Today, I’m talking to Megan Greenwood, founder of Greenwood Brewing, where she’s making woman-owned, woman-inspired real beer for all.
Megan was an enthusiast and a homebrewer before venturing on her own as an entrepreneur. So, how did she get from Boston to Phoenix and from 8 taps in a garage to 14 taps downtown?
In this episode, Megan shares the story of her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she faced along the way, and why beer has to be better than good to succeed in an ever-crowded industry.
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Please enjoy this relaunch of one of our favorite episodes with Terri Sjodin.
Whether you’re an executive speaking in front of your colleagues, an entrepreneur leading a sales presentation, or even just talking with your friends, at some point or another, you’re going to have to speak in public. If you’re like a lot of people, it might terrify you.
Fortunately, there are self-proclaimed speech geeks like Terri Sjodin out there in the world to help us improve. Terri has spent the last 30 years working to help people and businesses build and deliver more polished, persuasive, and effective presentations – and, since March, has focused her work on the tools and technologies you can use right now to forge more authentic connections.
Today, Terri and I are talking about the shocking mistakes that tons of professionals make when they speak in public, as well as sharing some techniques you can use right now to become a better speaker, no matter where or how you’re meeting.
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When celebrities, musicians, and the ultra-wealthy want toget their time back and become more productive, they call Tarra Stubbins. Tarra made a career providing concierge services and assistance to artists like the Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, Kiss, and Drake–and now supports a wide range of business owners at the highest level at Take It Easy Personal Concierge.
In our conversation, Tarra and I dig into how her pursuit of success as an artist helped her find her lane behind the scenes and what she’s learned about time management and routines from her time around the world’s biggest superstars.
You’ll also hear how the most successful people in the world are laser-focused on their goals, projects, and pursuits and how having the right people in executive assistant roles make huge contributions to the success of both CEOs and rock stars, even remotely or virtually.
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Today's guest is none other than Bayntree's Director of Corporate Development, Brian Hartstein. If you're a business owner looking for advice and strategies on tax planning or creating pensions, Roth IRAs and 401(k) plans, you've come to the right place.
In our conversation, Brian and I are exploring different ways business owners can start preparing–especially with our pretax dollars–to create the best possible financial outcomes not just for themselves but also for their employees.
We'll cover some of the big mistakes business owners make when it comes to pretax spending, how Brian analyzes a prospective client's business to recommend solutions, and why it's so important for entrepreneurs to have a solid financial education of their own.
Interview resources, including show notes and links to resources mentioned, can be found on the episode page: https://www.bayntree.com/90
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Life as a business owner doesn't come without daily challenges to overcome. The marketplace is constantly changing with new competition and technology, in addition to managing your team, inbox, and voicemail.
So, today's episode is all about the obstacles that most entrepreneurs face in 2024 and the strategies I've used to overcome them.
I'll focus on navigating the relentless bombardment of information overload, overcoming perfectionism, and preventing the fear of failure from limiting growth in your business and stunting progress. You'll learn how confronting challenges and being adaptable and resilient are critical to entrepreneurial success in today's fast-paced economy.
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