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"Make Space for More" with Melissa Swink invites you into the world of entrepreneurial transformation, where Melissa shares her remarkable journey from overwhelmed solopreneur to thriving business leader. As the founder and CEO of a virtual assistant services company, Melissa intimately understands the challenges of building and scaling a business. Join Melissa each week as she unveils the blueprint to success, centered around her signature "Make Space for More" framework. Through practical ...
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Developer Tea

Jonathan Cutrell

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Developer Tea exists to help driven developers connect to their ultimate purpose and excel at their work so that they can positively impact the people they influence. With over 13 million downloads to date, Developer Tea is a short podcast hosted by Jonathan Cutrell (@jcutrell), co-founder of Spec and Director of Engineering at PBS. We hope you'll take the topics from this podcast and continue the conversation, either online or in person with your peers. Twitter: @developertea :: Email: deve ...
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Virtual Frontier

Flash Hub

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This podcast is all about the new virtual world of work. The globalized workforce is shifting more and more to remote work, virtual teams, and distributed collaboration. On this podcast, we talk with inspiring leaders, experts, and scientists about their learnings, findings, and experience when it comes to the future of work. We also share our own stories, experiences, and failures while discovering new virtual frontiers, so our listeners might have a nice takeaway (or at least, something to ...
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Management Café

Virtual not Distant

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Season 4: Join co-hosts Tim Burgess and Pilar Orti as they chat about what they've learned through their time leading teams. Season 3: Oh No, My Team's Gone Remote! Seasons 1 and 2: Improve your management and leadership practice over a cup of coffee and get a book recommendation too. The role of the manager is evolving as technology helps us to self-organise and take more control of how and where we work from. In this podcast, Pilar Orti from Virtual not Distant, dissects modern management ...
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Welcome to LYLTalks with Executive Coach and author Lisa Anna Palmer—The VP Coach. If you're looking to make a lasting impact in your organization and beyond, you're in the right place. In every power-packed episode, Lisa sits down with top-tier leaders and experts to unearth timeless insights and pioneering strategies. This is where vice presidents and C-level executives come to discover how to ignite passion, disrupt the status quo, and transform organizational cultures—so they can unleash ...
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The podcast for entrepreneurs who put LIFESTYLE FIRST via passive online income, real estate investing, and increasing productivity. Join your host Flavia Berys as she interviews successful lifestyle solopreneurs and shares ideas to help you find the perfect balance between lifestyle, business, and self. Flavia Berys, the host of the LIFESTYLE SOLOPRENEUR podcast, is an attorney, marketing expert, and founder of several online academies. She's been featured in major media including BBC World ...
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What sets this podcast apart? We believe in the power of meaningful marketing—a holistic approach that prioritises authenticity, connection, and purpose, whilst still turning a profit. Chantal Gerardy is an International Award Winning Marketing Strategist who empowers purpose-led businesses to revolutionise their online marketing approach and create a brand that resonates deeply with their online audience. If you're tired of cookie-cutter marketing advice, and seek strategies that truly make ...
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Entrepreneur Stories 4⃣ Inspiration

Millionaire Interviews Podcast & Sir Austin Peek

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Entrepreneur Inspiring Stories to Help Motivate, Build, & Grow Your Successful Business with a Master Class from Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders that tell it How It Is... Millionaire Interviews is actionable advice for the (future & present) Entrepreneur, Thought Leaders, Solopreneur, Youpreneur, and Small Business Owner. The host interviews Business Founders in the Product, Service, Real Estate, and Tech industries so they can teach you from their experience. Connect with other Listeners @ ...
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Leading Better Teams

Leigh Ann Rodgers

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Leading teams is tough. Leading hybrid or remote teams? Even tougher. New workplace dynamics can create employee tension and communication issues that can overwhelm the best leaders. The leadership challenge of engaging remote employees and leading virtual teams is a skill that all leaders must develop as the future of work is here. Companies are made up of people - like you and me - who are ideally working together toward a common goal. But we’re complicated human beings and when put togeth ...
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Do you want to work from anywhere in a career that you love? 💖 This is what The Karen Chayne Show is all about. 🎙 On my podcast, I talk all things working online and how to get started based on my experience for the past 8 years. 👩‍💻 I also interview some of the best experts in my industry which is part of what I do as a Virtual Assistant. 👨‍💻 So, if you want a career where you can travel, stay home with your kids, or just live your life of freedom by working online, this is the podcast for ...
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INVEST2FI

Craig Curelop aka The FI Guy

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Real estate is undoubtedly one of the most profitable and thriving industries out there - especially if you are looking to achieve financial independence! It offers a wide variety of ways to invest actively and passively. If you are new to real estate investing and FI, and seek the proper guidance from experts, you are in the right place. Welcome to Invest2FI, hosted by Craig Curelop. In this series, we talk with real-life house hackers, real estate (and other!) investors and real people on ...
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Dare to Leap

Kathy Goughenour

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Welcome to Dare to Leap, a conversation and community supporting women to create the freedom, flexibility and financial security they desire and deserve. Hosted by Kathy Goughenour, CEO & Founder of Virtual Expert(R) Training. Each week you’ll hear from thought leaders who are offering innovative solutions for the remote workforce, gather best practices from organizations recognized as best in class at leading virtual teams and engage in conversations with all stakeholders when it comes to t ...
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Welcome to the Flip Remotely Secrets Podcast with your hosts, Tom Wade and Tomasz Tchorzewski, two of the UK’s most sought-after experts on flipping houses remotely.Join the guys in the only podcast of its kind, where they talk about enjoying a location-independent lifestyle business – where you can flip houses from anywhere in the world, without using money down, credit checks, or needing any prior experience If you’re interested in learning how to make an awesome living from a beach in Spa ...
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This is your coffee podcast and your newest addiction. I'm Holly Shannon, what are you pouring today coffee lovers? Join me for a cup of connection. We will sip, share, and come completely unfiltered, this Coffee podcast is Brewed for Connection. Let me give you the dark roast first, coffee is figurative, are we really meeting up for the shot of caffeine, or are we craving connection? Are you dating? Swipe right for that coffee date! Maybe coffee is your new black! What about coffee culture? ...
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Preventing Brandslaughter

Eric Sims and Jon Juliano

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While your logo reflects who you are and gives people something tangible to latch onto, branding itself is far deeper and more complex than this simple design. Branding is integral to your product or service – it defines who you are, what your customer can expect and what separates you from competitors. It's the personality behind the image. How people associate with your brand can be intentional because of your corporate identity and marketing strategy, or it can be accidental, often uninte ...
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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Facebook Ads & Strategy with Kerry Fitzgibbons Facebook ads can be a game-changer for your business—if you know how to use them right! In this episode of the Meaningful Marketing Podcast, Chantal Gerardy sits down with Facebook ads expert Kerry Fitzgibbon to uncover the biggest myths, smartest strategies, and top growth hacks for running successful…
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This episode explores the dichotomy between iterative planning and target state planning in software development, discussing the benefits and drawbacks of each approach and providing decision factors to help you choose the most appropriate method for your situation. Understand the core difference between iterative planning, which emphasises agility…
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In just a little over a decade, Jessie Lang went from having $400 left in her bank account to owning a real estate portfolio worth millions of dollars in appreciation value alone. She didn’t have a million dollars or a team of investors to make this happen. Learn how she used the BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat) to her full ad…
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Episode Summary Are you busy, or are you truly productive? In this episode of the Make Space for More podcast, you’ll learn four strategies for spring cleaning your business. Host Melissa Swink shares signs that your business may need a reset, such as feeling overwhelmed or experiencing clunky processes. You’ll learn the four practical steps for sp…
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This episode delves into practical principles for navigating the unexpected in your life and career. Rather than attempting to predict specific events, the focus is on cultivating resilience and optionality by identifying vulnerabilities in your systems and adopting a proactive mindset to transform potential challenges into strategic advantages. • …
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What if one leap of faith could change your life forever? In this episode of Invest2FI, Nathan Robbins shares how he left a $75,000 banking job and stepped into the world of real estate with no formal experience—only determination and a 90-day contract offer from investor Tarl Yarber. He explains how that decision led him to work on over 30 to 40 f…
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Episode Summary In this episode of the Make Space for More podcast, Melissa Swink discusses strategies for building a high-performing team when you are on a budget. You’ll learn about shifting your mindset about hiring, especially if you feel like you’re not quite ready to take the leap. You’ll also discover the steps to identifying the key needs i…
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Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of running a business? You’re not alone. In this episode, Chantal chats to yoga teacher Ian Cariaga shares how yoga, breathwork, and meditation can help business owners stay creative, focused, and resilient. Discover why managing your mind is just as important as managing your business—and how small daily practice…
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This episode introduces a simple yet highly effective communication habit that can be adopted by anyone to significantly reduce the risk of misunderstandings and enhance connection. It explores how this practice, which requires thoughtful communication but no special skills, can benefit individuals at all career levels. Discover why misunderstandin…
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Kathleen Kobel, known as the Queen of Amazon, has launched and grown over 1,000 brands on Amazon for multimillion-dollar companies. As an expert in the Amazon Influencer Program, she helps creators maximize their earnings through shoppable videos, content strategy, and offsite opportunities. Kathleen is also the author of The Unconventional Busines…
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Can real estate investing offer a path to financial freedom? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig is joined by Jake Baker, an engineer turned real estate investor, as they discuss his remarkable journey from house hacking to the innovative co-living model in Jacksonville. Jake shares his transition from aerospace engineering to full-time real estate…
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Episode Summary What if you could be more productive while working fewer hours, this summer? In this episode of the Make Space for More podcast, Melissa Swink discusses strategies for preparing your business to operate on a reduced schedule during the summer months! She emphasizes the importance of setting intentions and boundaries, batching work, …
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Glenn Poulos was the EVP and GM of NWS and the co-founder of Gap Wireless Inc., where he has spent his career at the intersection of sales, marketing, and leadership. With a proven track record in driving growth in the telecom and tech distribution industries, Glenn is also the author of Never Sit in the Lobby: 57 Winning Sales Factors to Grow a Bu…
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Are you ready to hear how Ali Garced, a successful real estate agent, is mastering remote business management while building a nationwide real estate team? In today’s episode of Invest2FI, Ali shares her journey of working remotely from St. Paul, Minnesota, and the growth of her real estate team under the EXP umbrella. She also talks about her retu…
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This episode introduces a valuable meta-tool for understanding the generic shapes of models, focusing specifically on the concept of logarithmic relationships and how they manifest as diminishing returns in various aspects of our lives and work. Understanding these patterns can help us make more informed decisions about where to invest our time and…
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Episode Summary In this episode of the Make Space for More podcast, host Melissa Swink shares her top five business books that have significantly influenced her approach to entrepreneurship. Each book offers unique insights into the importance of leveraging expertise, financial management, and a relaxed mindset toward success. Melissa encourages co…
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Virtual Assistants: How to Delegate, Lead & Scale Your Business with Francesa Moi Feeling overwhelmed by endless marketing tasks, admin work, and business operations? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the power of virtual assistants (VAs) and how they can help you escape burnout, streamline your workflow, and scale your business with …
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At just 25 years old, Jennifer Q. Williams took a leap of faith, leaving graduate school and financing her dream with personal credit cards and an SBA loan to open Saint Louis Closet Co. in 1991—the first locally owned, woman-owned, floor-based closet company in her community. A proud St. Louis native, entrepreneur, and mom, she turned her passion …
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Are you looking to get into real estate but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you want to learn how investors achieve long-term financial independence? In today’s episode, Craig is with Owen Dashner, a real estate veteran with over 20 years of experience, to discuss the key lessons and strategies he’s learned from his journey in real estate. Owen…
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This episode introduces the concept of dimensional reframing as a tool to gain new perspectives on problems and facilitate decision-making by considering a new dimension. • Learn how adding a new dimension to a problem can overcome limited perception and lead to new insights. • Discover how applying the dimension of time to bug management can help …
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Text us, we'd love to hear from you! (Note if you would like a reply, please include your email or cell # within the message) Episode Title: Elevating Women’s Leadership: Humanity, Power & Purpose at the Table What better way to round out International Women's Month than with this powerful and thought-provoking episode of LYLTalks, hosted by bestse…
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Episode Summary In this episode of the Make Space for More podcast, host Melissa Swink interviews Angie Huffman, owner of Big Horn Advertising. Angie shares her journey of evolving her business, transitioning from recreation management to marketing, and the importance of leveraging technology and AI. Tune in to learn about Angie’s challenges and op…
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Brett Beveridge is the President of The Revenue Optimization Companies. Brett is an entrepreneurial, results-driven executive with over 20 years of experience and success in the wireless and technology industries. He has hands-on success in start-ups, profit turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and fundraising and is the driving force behind…
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In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony discusses Line Manager Capability with Laura Weaving, CEO of Perform, the modern management development platform. In a world of different generations, where employees want, and expect, more, and different things, from their managers, are organisations doing enough to support their managers? With research r…
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Adiel Gorel is one of the leading experts on Real Estate and Real Estate Investment in the United States, and around the world. He is the author of 5 books, including his Amazon Bestseller, "Remote Control Retirement Riches”. Adiel has lectured or conducted seminars all over the world, including at Stanford, Cisco, Meta, Intel, Microsoft, Berkeley,…
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This episode explores the concept of Chesterton's fence, a principle that advises against removing or altering something without first understanding its original purpose. • Understand the core message of Chesterton's fence: before getting rid of an existing system, process, or code, take the time to understand why it was put there in the first plac…
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What if you could turn $40,000 into a multi-million-dollar real estate empire? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is with Ted Kaasch, an Omaha-based investor and leader of one of the fastest-growing REIAs in the U.S. Ted shares how he transitioned from foundation sales to real estate, using the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) m…
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Episode Summary In this episode of the Make Space for More podcast, Melissa Swink chats with a special guest, Jenni Schubring. They discuss the transformative power of understanding and leveraging your personal strengths in both business and life. Melissa and Jenni talk about the CliftonStrengths assessment, the importance of coaching, and how reco…
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What does the military have in common with running a successful business? A lot more than you think! In this episode, we sit down with Damien Patterson, a business coach, entrepreneur, and former army officer, to uncover his military-inspired strategies for marketing, leadership, and business growth. Whether you're a startup founder or a seasoned e…
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What does it take to succeed in the short-term rental market? In this episode, Craig speaks with Avery Carl, a leader in short-term rental real estate. Avery shares her journey from musician to real estate expert and discusses her proven strategies for building a thriving rental business. With over 225 properties in prime vacation destinations, she…
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This episode discusses how to reframe areas of growth identified in performance reviews with your manager, turning potential weaknesses into strategic strengths. It emphasizes focusing on excelling in your existing strengths rather than spreading efforts thinly across all areas of improvement. Understand why it's misguided to immediately convert a …
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Episode Summary In this episode of the Make Space for More podcast, host Melissa Swink and Senior VA Sara Sutton discuss the essential building blocks of working with virtual assistants (VAs). They discuss the professional commitment of VAs, what to expect when you first start to work with a VA, and the importance of taking time to develop a solid …
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Yes, this is Tim and Pilar's last episode, so we talk about moving on and the importance of wrapping things up. Interview with Andy Gotts photographer that Pilar mentions: https://youtu.be/G0CF6FKR1qk?si=xLp_OSTjvcAlXULj Find out more about Pilar and Bree’s book on loneliness in remote teams: https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/coming-soon…
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What if you could reach financial independence in your 20s? This week on Invest2FI, we welcome Courtney Frazee, a young and determined real estate investor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Courtney started her journey at 20 years old, turning a rental dilemma into a profitable house-hacking strategy. She shares how she scaled from her first house hack …
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This episode provides a tactical question to elicit useful feedback by taking responsibility for seeking it out and framing the request in a way that encourages advice rather than judgment. Understand that your manager giving you feedback is your responsibility, which means you should actively seek it out rather than waiting. Discover how a simple …
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Episode Summary In this episode of the Make Space for More podcast, host Melissa Swink and guest Marissa Rether (Senior VA on the Melissa Swink & Co. team) discuss the importance of building trust with virtual assistants and the challenges of letting go of control in your business. They explore the mindset shifts necessary for effective delegation,…
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Mr. Morris is the CEO of Sunset Capital. He has over twenty years of experience in various aspects of real estate and has led acquisition and disposition teams on over $550MM in multifamily transactions. Having asset managed for over $650MM in real estate assets he has experience in all aspects of the life cycle of a property. As a former corporate…
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Marketing and styling may seem like two different worlds, but personal branding and confidence are at the heart of both. In this episode of the Meaningful Marketing Podcast, host Chantal Gerardy welcomes personal stylist and entrepreneur Moana Robinson of Be Styled for Life. Together, they dive into the art of dressing with intention, finding confi…
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This episode introduces a simple quadrant tool to visualise different working modes that a team or individual task might be in, based on levels of autonomy and definition. Understand how the quadrant is built using the X-axis of dependency (high to low) and the Y-axis of definition (high to low) to visualise different work modes. Explore how the bo…
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Are you wondering how to build businesses that allow you to travel the world? In this episode, Craig is with Adrienne Greene, an experienced entrepreneur and real estate investor who has successfully built a real estate portfolio and virtual staffing business while living abroad. She made the leap from a traditional W2 job to running multiple busin…
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Episode Summary In this episode of the Make Space for More podcast, Melissa Swink discusses the seven signs that hint at the fact that you might not be ready to work with a virtual assistant or build a team. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal readiness, overcoming cashflow challenges, prioritizing relationships, and establishing …
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This episode introduces product lifecycle governance, offering practical techniques for engineering managers to tackle challenges like backlog prioritisation and leadership misunderstandings, helping turn potential problems into strategic advantages. Uncover how to use product lifecycle governance to expose vulnerabilities in your product developme…
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In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld, CEO & Founder of Retain and Co-Founder of getelevenapp, on the important topic of leading through a crisis. They discuss what businesses need to consider when a crisis is happening, the importance of leaders building trust, listening and being authentic, and the role that H…
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Karen King is the founder of Gold Star Pro, an all-in-one automation platform designed to empower coaches and solopreneurs by streamlining their business operations. With over a decade of experience in technology coaching and marketing, Karen specializes in helping small business owners overcome the challenges of integrating tech solutions to simpl…
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In this episode of the Meaningful Marketing Podcast, Chantal welcomes the inspirational Natasa Denman, all the way from Melbourne. Join us as Natasa shares her incredible journey from life coach to a celebrated author and the mastermind behind the 'Ultimate 48 Hour Author' business. Discover why writing a book is like a business card on steroids, t…
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Are you wondering how real estate investing can lead to financial freedom while traveling the world? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is joined by Sarah Weaver, a successful real estate investor who turned house hacking into a six-figure income. Sarah shares how she bought her first property for $115K, transforming it into a $1.4M portfo…
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Episode Summary In this episode of the Make Space for More podcast, host Melissa Swink discusses five common goals that virtual assistants can help leaders achieve. These goals include increasing revenue, achieving work-life balance, learning new skills, improving health and wellness, and building work relationships. Each goal is explored in-depth,…
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This episode explores philosophical frameworks—ontology, teleology, and dynamism—to inform decision-making in uncertain situations, providing practical advice for applying these concepts in your professional and personal life. Understand how ontology, teleology, and dynamism can help you navigate conversations about future actions for teams, compan…
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Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burned out from managing your business? You're not alone. In this episode of the Meaningful Marketing Podcast, Chantal Gerardy dives into the world of stress management for busy entrepreneurs. Chantal shares 11 practical methods that you can implement right away. so you regain your mental clarity …
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Drew Boyer is an experienced financial expert and a Certified Financial Planner® with over two decades of experience helping individuals and families navigate their financial journeys. Raised in Ohio, Drew’s upbringing shaped his values of hard work, financial responsibility, and entrepreneurship, lessons that he now imparts to his clients and read…
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