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Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting for Startups, With Eric Fiegoli

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on February 6, 2025

Financial planning can make or break a startup, yet many founders struggle to create a clear roadmap for sustainable growth.

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Fiegoli, co-founder of Exbo Group, to break down the essentials of budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy for early-stage businesses.

Whether you’re launching your first venture or scaling a growing business, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you take control of your financial future.

Tune in to hear Eric’s thoughts on:

  • What are the biggest financial mistakes startups make, and how can they avoid them?
  • How can founders create a realistic budget that supports growth without overspending?
  • What’s the difference between budgeting and forecasting, and why do both matter?
  • How often should startups revisit their financial plans to stay on track?
  • What tools or strategies can help early-stage companies manage their finances more effectively?
  • And much, much more!

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Uncover How To Inspire And Influence Your Team, With Kash Rocheleau

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on February 4, 2025

What does it take to truly inspire and influence your team?

In this episode, Kash Rocheleau dives deep into the secrets of effective leadership, exploring how to motivate your team, build trust, and create a culture of collaboration.

Whether you’re leading a startup or managing a seasoned crew, this conversation will leave you with actionable insights to elevate your leadership game and drive meaningful results.

Don’t miss out on Kash’s expert advice for becoming the leader your team needs!

Tune in to hear Kash’s thoughts on:

  • How did you get where you are today?
  • What motivates you?
  • What should young women with drive do to gain traction in upward mobility?
  • What is your approach to making big picture decision?
  • How to influence and inspire your team?
  • And much, much more!

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Signs Your Organization’s Culture Needs to Change, With Laura Hamill

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on January 30, 2025

Many organizations struggle to understand how their culture impacts employees and business goals.

Leaders often overlook how their actions influence culture or how to tackle cultural challenges effectively.

Yet, a positive culture can inspire, unite, and drive purpose, while a toxic culture leads to poor results and high attrition—MIT/Sloan found it’s the top predictor of employee turnover.

Drawing from her HR leadership and research expertise, Laura Hamill shares how to:

  1. Align aspirational and experienced culture.
  2. Recognize leadership’s role in shaping culture.
  3. Foster a human-centric workplace.
  4. Build a consistent, positive culture across the organization.

Tune in to hear Laura’s thoughts on:

  • Why did you want to write this book?
  • What is organizational culture and why is it so hard for so many companies to get right?
  • What happens when organizations aren’t intentional about culture?
  • Why did you call your book “Power of Culture?”
  • What are some of the mistakes you see leaders making when it comes to culture?
  • Why is it important to connect strategic objectives with culture?
  • What is cultural betrayal?
  • Why are you still optimistic about organizational culture, even though it is so challenging?
  • And much, much more!

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Boost Leads, Sales, and Revenue with Google Ads, With John Horn

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on January 28, 2025

Are you ready to supercharge your B2B marketing strategy?

Join Google Ads expert John Horn as he shares actionable strategies to drive more leads, boost sales, and maximize revenue.

Whether you’re new to Google Ads or looking to refine your existing campaigns, this episode offers insider tips on targeting the right audience, optimizing for maximum ROI, and leveraging data to enhance ad performance.

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your B2B advertising game with proven techniques and expert insights!

Tune in to hear John’s thoughts on:

  • What makes Google Ads an effective tool for generating leads and sales for B2B businesses compared to other platforms?
  • Can you explain the key differences between running Google Ads for B2B businesses versus B2C?
  • What are some common mistakes B2B business owners make when using Google Ads, and how can they avoid them?
  • How can businesses effectively identify and target the right audience through Google Ads?
  • What are some best practices for optimizing a Google Ads campaign to maximize ROI?
  • How can B2B businesses use keywords strategically to ensure their ads reach high-intent prospects?
  • Can you share any examples or success stories where a B2B business significantly boosted revenue using Google Ads?
  • What role does tracking and analytics play in improving the performance of Google Ads campaigns?
  • What advice would you give to a business just starting out with Google Ads to ensure they see measurable results?
  • Are there any upcoming trends or tools within Google Ads that businesses should be aware of to stay competitive?
  • And much, much more!

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Early-Stage Fundraising in a Challenging Market, With Kevin White

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on January 21, 2025

Get ready for an inspiring and actionable conversation with Kevin White, a finance powerhouse specializing in growth, restructuring, and analytics across industries like education, software, and e-commerce.

From mastering venture capital strategies to equipping CFOs with the right tools and preparing for acquisitions, Kevin knows how to navigate the financial landscape of startups at every stage.

But here’s the twist: his entrepreneurial journey was sparked while teaching in a New York prison!

Don’t miss this episode packed with insider tips, incredible stories, and game-changing strategies for startup success.

Tune in to hear Kevin’s thoughts on:

  • Early-stage fundraising in a challenging market.
  • What does it take to be a good CFO at an early-stage company?
  • Building a scalable software company.
  • Preparing for an acquisition.
  • And much, much more!

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Exploring Inward, With Sam Parrotto

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on January 14, 2025

Ready to break free from limiting patterns and unlock your true potential?

Join veteran facilitation and inner work expert Sam Parrotto as she dives into the transformative power of disrupting internal programming, overcoming self-protection mechanisms, and taming the ego.

Learn how these inner shifts can pave the way for greater professional success and personal fulfillment.

This episode is your guide to embracing self-discovery and stepping into a more empowered version of yourself!

Tune in to hear Sam’s thoughts on:

  • Where does someone who wants more in their life start to disrupt their patterns, habits and unconscious programming?
  • What does it mean to be strong and vulnerable at the same time?
  • Why is looking for what’s wrong within the Self a misleading path for true growth?
  • How can someone spend less time doing,more time being, and feel more fulfilled?
  • How do you work with people in your life to more directly communicate?
  • How can someone create more successful relationships by overcoming internal blindspots that prevent direct communication?
  • What are the different experiential lenses that people see through?
  • What are the 5 core needs?
  • How can organizations be profitable and empower their people to be more human?
  • And much, much more!

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Building Your Business With Your Story, With Lynn Sanders

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on January 9, 2025

Are you tired of feeling like the best-kept secret in your field?

Wondering how to stand out and attract your ideal clients?

In this episode, Lynn Sanders reveals how storytelling can be your most powerful tool for making a lasting impression.

She shares her personal journey, the passion behind her storytelling mission, and her Difference Makers Story Formula.

Discover how to elevate your message, captivate your audience, and make a bigger impact!

Tune in to hear Lynn’s thoughts on:

  • Why are you motivated to be a professional strategic storyteller?
  • What is your story?
  • How can people learn to be more strategic in telling their stories?
  • What qualities would create a compelling story?
  • What gift do you have for listeners?
  • How can people learn more from you?
  • And much, much more!

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3 Reasons People Don’t Follow Through (and How to Fix It), With Steve Blue

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on January 2, 2025

Have you ever found yourself frustrated when your team doesn’t follow through on your expectations? In this episode, leadership expert Steve Blue breaks down the real reasons why people don’t do what you want—and spoiler alert: it’s not always the employee’s fault.

Steve reveals the three critical mistakes leaders often make that lead to miscommunication, lack of action, or underperformance. More importantly, he shares actionable strategies to correct these issues, foster stronger team alignment, and get your people motivated to deliver results.

If you’re a leader struggling to understand why your team isn’t responding the way you expect, this conversation will provide the tools you need to identify the gaps and get everyone back on track.

Tune in to learn how to communicate clearly, inspire action, and achieve better outcomes with your team.

Tune in to hear Steve’s thoughts on:

  • What are the steps leaders need to take to get their teams to do what you need them to do?
  • Can you explains the 3 c’s of communication – crucial getting the most of our your team.
  • Why is allowing your team to say “I don’t know” a good thing and will put you on the path to success?
  • Why is allowing your team to disagree with you will often get you what your wanted in the first place?
  • And much, much more!

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Living Intentionally: Empowering Financial Futures with Chad Hufford

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on December 31, 2024

Join us for an insightful conversation with Chad Hufford, a Top Ranked Financial Planner and Dave Ramsey’s SmartVestor Pro, as we explore how intentional living intersects with finance, fitness, and mindset.

Chad shares his unique approach to financial planning, blending coaching principles with personal empowerment.

Discover how to avoid common financial mistakes, create high-performance habits, and cultivate a future-focused mindset.

Whether you’re planning for retirement or looking to live more abundantly, Chad’s strategies can help you build a purposeful and fulfilling life.

Tune in to hear Chad’s thoughts on:

  • Where does someone start when planning for their financial future?
  • How does one create better habits and a healthier mindset?
  • How does one establish a good relationship with their future self?
  • How do you cope with failure, and what can others do to overcome it?
  • What are some of the costliest mistakes investors make?
  • What are the most common misconceptions in investing and financial planning?
  • What’s the difference between investing strategically for a desired outcome and merely “collecting” investments?
  • What are the critical components of living a life of abundance?
  • You use many fitness and nutrition analogies when explaining finances. Why is that, and how do you feel those disciplines share similarities?
  • And much, much more!

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How 1 Podcast Interview Led to 3,000 Leads and $250k in New Business, With Robin Waite

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on December 24, 2024

In this episode, we uncover the incredible story of how one strategic podcast interview became a game-changer, generating 3,000 leads and $250,000 in new business. While many focus on social media, aiming for virality and building audiences one follower at a time, Robin Waite took a different approach—intentionally forming partnerships with those who already have large audiences.

This episode dives into the challenges, doubts, and eventual triumph of embracing a partnership-driven strategy. Learn how this bold decision paid off and discover actionable insights to transform your own marketing efforts.

If you’re ready to rethink your approach to audience growth and lead generation, don’t miss this conversation!

Tune in to hear Robin’s thoughts on:

  • Run me through the 5 steps you used to grow partnerships
  • Is there a right/wrong time to “make the ask” for what you want?
  • How did you get 3,000 leads? What’s the secret?
  • How much time do partnerships take compared to “traditional” social media marketing?
  • And much, much more!

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