Mandi Graziano and Amani Roberts interview thought-provoking CEOs, Founders, and Thought Leaders from a variety of industries who share their trips, triumphs, stumbles, and successes in their adventures of business. Tune in live on Mondays on LinkedIn & YouTube or listen to recorded episodes from the live show. Subscribe now and never miss an episode of your new favorite business podcast! Follow our website: https://adventuresinbusinesslive.com
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This is To Dare is Human, a weekly podcast about leaps of faith and jumps into passions.
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M3 helps music entrepreneurs make money and realize their full potential earnings. Move from being a side hustler to a full time pro! Through quick lessons, interesting stories and insightful interviews, M3 arms its audience with powerful and practical tools for the successful music entrepreneur.
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Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later takes place two years after Julius Caesar failed to beware the Ides of March and got stabbed to death by a band of well-wishers. Now the assassins have been rounded up and slaughtered in battle, so we can all breathe a sigh of relief. But who’s in charge now? With things on the verge of absolute collapse, the cool and calculating Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile, has swung by for an extended visit. She’s eager to renew an alliance with Rome by any means necessa ...
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Minisode: Why Amani Created a Course (and Why It’s Not as Intimidating as You Think)
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10:57In this Adventures in Business mini episode, Mandi and Amani are back – this time talking about all things courses, including Amani’s new course! They’re talking about what exactly courses are, why they matter, and how Amani created one to complement his book and coaching work. If you’ve ever thought about creating a course (or you’re curious to he…
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Blue Collar Cash: How Ken Rusk Built Success from the Ground Up
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46:56On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Ken Rusk, a ditch digger, entrepreneur, life coach, and bestselling author of Blue Collar Cash. Together, they talk about creating a fulfilling life, designing your future with purpose, why the desire for blue collar jobs has declined (but why there’s still so much opportunity the…
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Minisode: How to Bulletproof Your Business When the Market Dips
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13:36The streets are talking... and they’re saying it’s time to prep for some turbulence. In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi share what they’re calling “disaster selling.” Whether we’re officially in a recession or just in a weird economic moment (who knows what we’re calling it these days), the point is: you need to be read…
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Connection and Community for Women Business Owners: Teresa Howes on Creating Twine
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1:00:41On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi welcome back a returning guest Teresa Howes, the founder of Twine. Twine is a community built by women in business, for women in business. It’s a space for passion-driven solopreneurs and micro-business owners—women who are juggling countless roles and working tirelessly to bring their expe…
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Minisode: How to STOP Being Invisible Online and Start Building Your Social Capital
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14:58We’re in an age where, before working with a business, people will go online to check out the business's website and reviews. They expect to see an online presence—and if they don’t, that’s a problem. In this mini episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi dive into the world of online visibility, why it matters more than ever, and some les…
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From the Ashes to the C-Suite: Phoenix Porcelli on Leadership and Convene
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57:21On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with an absolute powerhouse—Phoenix Porcelli, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Convene. Convene is a global hospitality company that designs and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible workspace locations across the U.S. and the U.K. Convene was intentionally designed …
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Minisode: Post Networking Strategies That Actually Work
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15:05You’ve just wrapped up a networking event. Your business cards are scattered across your bag, your feet are sore, and your brain is buzzing with new ideas and names. Now what? In this mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi get into the real work that happens after an event: post networking. Tune in for post networking strategies th…
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From Biofuels to Coaching: How Portia Smith Followed Her Soul’s Calling
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54:35In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Portia Smith, founder and CEO of Elev8 Coaching. Portia’s story is one of bold pivots, soulful decisions, and a lifelong passion for learning — and she brought all of that and more to the mic. Tune in to hear Portia’s journey to coaching, how she grew her coaching business into a …
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In this very important mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi are talking about what resilience looks like in action, how it plays a role in both business and personal growth, and why it’s one of the most important traits to cultivate. Tune in for inspiration to stay strong, push through, and come back with a better mindset! 🔗 Clic…
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From the Boxing Ring to Business Success: Chad Yarvitz’s Journey to Xplicit Fitness
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50:40Boxing, business, and a bit of humor – Chad Yarvitz has built a thriving fitness empire by blending all three. A former Golden Gloves boxing champion, Chad is now the president of Xplicit Fitness, a personal training gym that has redefined how people experience boxing workouts. In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down wit…
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In this mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi are sharing their conference plans for 2025. It’s shaping up to be a busy year, and they’re telling you exactly where they’ll be, plus Amani and Mandi’s conference strategy – pre-conference, during, and post-conference – to make the most of their time there. 🔗 Click here to check out t…
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Handling Critics, Dream Podcast Guests, and Booking Writing: Ask Me Anything with Amani and Mandi
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48:34We’ve got another fun Ask Me Anything episode of Adventures in Business today! Amani and Mandi are answering your questions and telling you what’s going on in their business, classrooms, and everything in between. Tune in to hear what Amani’s classes are doing right now, what big issues Mandi is seeing in the hotel industry, their “Hit List” of dre…
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Minisode: How Amani Got on the USA Today Best Sellers List
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18:07Big news: Amani Roberts is officially a USA Today Bestselling Author! His book, The Quiet Storm, recently hit the top 50 on the USA Today Bestseller charts, and we couldn’t be more excited for him. In this special mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Amani is sharing what it takes to make the list, the strategies behind a successful book launch,…
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Pvolve: A Fresh Approach to Fitness with Kirstin Keohane & Sarah Koenig
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54:00When it comes to fitness, many people think of high-impact workouts, heavy weights, and endless cardio. But what if there was a different way to move your body — one that focused on functional movement, longevity, and strengthening muscles you didn't even know you had? That’s exactly what Pvolve offers, and Mandi and Amani had the pleasure of chatt…
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Minisode: Amani and Mandi on Coaching & 3 Sales Skills Every Team Needs
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14:14Coaching is a great tool for growth, whether you're looking to spark creativity, level up your sales, or improve your professional skills. In this mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano share their approaches to coaching, the benefits it brings to their clients, and how they attract new coaching opportunities. Plus…
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The Truth About Writing, Publishing, and Selling a Book with Julie Broad
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54:59Have you ever thought about writing a book, but don’t know where to start? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Julie Broad, founder of Book Launchers, to give you everything you need to know. Julie is sharing her journey from real estate investing to becoming a best-selling author and book publishing expert. Plus, s…
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The Accidental Speaker: How Dr. Will Moreland Created Success
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49:59If you’re an aspiring professional speaker, this episode is a must-listen for inspiration and practical advice! On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Dr. Will Moreland, international speaker, author, and success coach. Dr. Will shares his inspiring story of going from Compton to becoming a globally recognized spea…
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Leadership in Incentive Travel with Annette Gregg
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52:05On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi welcome back Annette Gregg, CEO of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE). With a career spanning meeting planning, incentive travel, and leadership roles across major industry organizations, Annette brings a fresh perspective on fostering collaboration, leadership, the travel i…
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Minisode: A New Approach to Sales Strategy with Sales Tales Live
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10:33In this special mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi are talking about sales training – and Mandi is sharing all about her innovative Sales Tales Live sessions. These interactive coaching experiences offer a fresh take on sales strategy, focusing on relationship-building rather than transactional selling. Tune in for a new perspe…
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The Quiet Storm: Exploring the Legacy of R&B with Amani Roberts
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50:22In this special episode of Adventures in Business, the tables are turned as Mandi interviews Amani about his new book, The Quiet Storm. Amani, a DJ, professor, and entertainment industry expert, takes us on a deep dive into the impact of R&B music, its lasting influence, and the passion that fueled his newest project. 🔗 Preorder The Quiet Storm and…
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Mandi and Amani share what is in and out for them in 2025. What is in and out for YOU in 2025?By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano
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Using LinkedIn for Sales Success with Kurt Shaver
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53:48If you’ve ever thought that you don’t need to be on LinkedIn because you’re not looking for a job, this episode is for you! LinkedIn is much more than a digital resume: it’s become a highly valuable networking tool that can help you find clients, build relationships, and establish thought leadership. In this episode of Adventures in Business, we ca…
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Amani and Mandi discuss Amani's latest trip to Nashville for a mastermind and the concept of niching down that continues to surface. Have you thought about niching down your services and specialty?By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano
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How to Master LinkedIn in 2025 with Richard Bliss
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58:33Are you using LinkedIn to grow your business or build your brand? You might be missing some key ingredients for success (or even sabotaging your efforts) – and today’s guest is here to tell all. In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with LinkedIn expert Richard Bliss, CEO of BlissPoint. According to Richard, LinkedIn i…
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"What Inputs and Outputs Are You Allowing In Your Life?"
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11:11During this episode, Mandi and Amani discuss what content and information you are choosing to let into your life and what content and information you are choosing to purposely not allow into your world.By Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano
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Finding Freedom in Recovery of Addiction and Anxiety with Cesar Wurm
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1:01:23Addiction is a disease – one that can leave people feeling trapped in a cycle of self-destruction. In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Cesar Wurm, author of The Powers of Addiction: Finding Freedom in Acceptance and Recovery, to hear his story of overcoming alcoholism and the profound lessons he’s learned about acce…
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Mandi and Amani discuss travel hacks as travel season approaches. What are your favorite travel hacks, tips and tricks? Leave us a note in the comments!By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano
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Choose Yourself to Lead: Moving Women from Influence to Power with Laura Fink
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54:27In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Laura Fink, CEO of Rebelle Communications. Laura Fink’s journey – from navigating delivering her TEDx Talk to helping women find their voice and thrive as leaders – is filled with hard-earned wisdom and inspiring stories. Tune in to learn from Laura’s experiences as a speaker,…
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Mandi and Amani start the new year off by sharing their personal and professional goals for 2025. What are your goals for the year?By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano
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Creating Innovation through Storytelling with Susan Lindner
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56:03In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Susan Lindner, CEO of Innovation Storytellers. With a background that spans rural Thailand in the 90s to keynote stages across the globe, Susan has worked with leaders in over 60 countries, helping them harness the power of storytelling to drive change. During their conversation, …
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Mandi and Amani share advice for each other as we head into the holiday season. Thanks for all the support in 2024. We will see you in 2025!By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano
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Mandi and Amani discuss the business advantages and learnings they have experienced due to their podcast.By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano
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Announcement: 2024 Holiday Update from Rusty Towers
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3:26Holiday announcement from CEO Alexander J Newall wrapping up an exciting 2024 ahead of an exciting 2025! We hope you have an excellent New Year! Transcript Links: Merch masterlist: www.rustyquill.com/support Jon and Martin perfume: https://sucreabeille.com/collections/all/products/jon-and-martin Ex Altiora perfume: https://sucreabeille.com/products…
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Time Management, Imposter Syndrome, and How Event Businesses Can Succeed with Eric Rozenberg
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55:14In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Eric Rozenberg, president of Events Business Formula and an expert on how to grow your events business. Eric is a podcaster and multi-book author who has been featured in Forbes, Meetings Magazine, and more. Today, he’s sharing how he uses an Ideal Week to make time for growin…
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Buying and Growing Blue-Collar Businesses with Malcolm Peace
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51:25As baby boomer entrepreneurs step back from their family-owned businesses, the future of these community companies is in question. That’s where Malcolm Peace and Tsetserra Growth Partners come in. In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Malcolm Peace, president of Tsetserra Growth Partners, as Malcolm shares his exp…
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Mandi and Amani share ten things they want in the next ten years. What would be on your list?By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano
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Helping Small Businesses Grow Back Their Profits with Jordan Silverman
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45:59What if you had a partner in your small business that identified where you could cut costs to dramatically increase your profits, without cutting anything essential? That’s Jordan Silverman’s specialty with Starfish, a company that helps small businesses reduce their stress and make more money. Jordan Silverman is the CEO of Starfish. Today, Mandi …
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Thanksgiving Foods, Plans for 2025, and Holiday Traditions: Ask Me Anything with Amani and Mandi
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58:05We’ve got a fun episode of Adventures in Business for you today: Amani and Mandi are answering your questions in this Ask Me Anything episode! They’re sharing it all, from their favorite Thanksgiving foods to their plans for their business in 2025. Tune in to hear their wins from 2024, the most unique and interesting venues they’ve worked with, the…
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How to Take Your Digital Marketing to the Next Level through Relationships with Cory Falter
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52:57Ready to use your digital marketing to immediately hook people and draw them in? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Cory Falter, partner at Lure Agency and president of HSMAI San Diego. Cory is an expert in digital marketing, and he shares how to use science and soul with relationships and revenue to improve your m…
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"What Are The Best Investments We Made in 2024" (EP #117)
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18:15Mandi and Amani share the best personal and professional investments they made in 2024 and also highlight what potential investments they will implement in 2025.By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano
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Embracing Agility, Your Strengths, and Boundaries in the Hospitality Industry with Tracy Judge
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48:19In the constantly changing industry of hospitality and event planning, how do you keep up? According to Tracy Judge, you stay agile, embrace your strengths, and learn to set healthy boundaries. In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Tracy Judge, founder and chief connector at Soundings Connect. Tracy shares about her j…
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What Are Our Plans for 4th Quarter? (EP #115)
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14:34Mandi and Amani discuss their fourth quarter goals and how each goal will set them up for success in 2025.By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano
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Mastering Stress Management and Mental Fitness in Business with Kristine Iverson
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46:40Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but how you manage it will make all the difference. In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and guest host Tim Mulligan sit down with Kristine Iverson, founder of CROW Practice and mental fitness speaker, to discuss her approach to stress management and mental fitness. Kristine shares her advice for w…
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A Storied Sales Career: Sales Advice from Shelly Cruz
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50:38In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi talk with Shelly Cruz, Vice President of Global Sales at MGM Resorts International. Shelly shared her journey, from her start at MGM to her role as a leader across several high-profile properties. She shares trends she’s seeing in today’s sales climate, her best advice for aspiring sales pr…
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What AI Tools Do We Use & How to Get Over "No's" (EP #111)
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14:02Mandi and Amani share what AI Tools they use and also how to get over "No's" when we are pitching ourselves so frequently.By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano
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Elevating Experiences in the Hospitality Industry with Sarah Reuter
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53:04In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Sarah Reuter, CEO of Elevate Travel Company. Sarah has spent over two decades creating transformative travel experiences that leave lasting impressions on attendees and clients alike. Sarah shares how she creates unforgettable experiences, how she teaches other professionals to pr…
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"It was very overwhelming" - IMEX 2024 Review (EP #109)
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15:16Mandi and Amani review their experience speaking and attending IMEX Americas 2024 Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada.By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano
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Winning Marketing Strategies for Hoteliers with Christine Malfair
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48:14In this episode of Adventures in Business, hosts Amani and Mandi sit down with Christine Malfair, founder of Malfair Marketing and former hotel general manager. Christine shares her journey from managing a hotel to becoming a hotel marketing consultant, key marketing strategies most hotels are missing, and how vendors can market to hotels better. 🔗…
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The Latest Update on Linkedin and the Algorithm via Richard Bliss (EP #107)
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18:48Amani and Mandi chat about an NSA training that Amani attended with Richard Bliss, who shared some amazing tips and tricks about LinkedIn. Tune in and learn!By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano
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Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon with Dr. Jill Stoddard (EP #106)
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56:19In this episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani talk with Dr. Jill Stoddard, a licensed psychologist, author, speaker, award-winning teacher, health coach, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Dr. Stoddard shares what imposter phenomenon is and how it’s a completely normal experience, plus tools to overcome imp…
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