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This guy started his own bakery during his senior year in college. Threw a party in New York with over 2,000 people. Became a consultant at Deloitte. Moved to Miami, now helping business owners build million dollar machines. Of course I had to talk to him.
In this podcast episode, Ernesto Mandowsky, Founder of MDM, a training firm that transforms businesses into Million Dollar Machines, shares his message about networking thatâs not sleazy. Networking that is intentional. Networking that helps you grow.
Episode highlights:
ONE THING that you can do to make sure that you get supported in your goalLesser known tips about networking in person and online Advice on how to create memorable networking eventsOutside of work, Ernesto enjoys reading, baking challah bread, working out, and spending time with his wife in Miami, FL.
Follow Ernesto on Linkedin here.
Check out Million Dollar Machine here.
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When we spend money at a service, a product, or an establishment, we have a baseline expectation on how we are treated as a customer.
However, we have certain experiences with companies that just blew us away. Swept us off our feet. Made us give 10 stars on a 5-star scale. And this is better than whirlwind romance, itâs lifetime customer loyalty brewing.
In this podcast episode, I hung out with Alex Booth, CEO and Founder of Huckleberry Consulting, a Customer Success Consulting firm, to discuss our favorite stories of exceptional customer experiences.
Check out a few well-loved brands that you know about, and check out new ones that are ready to delight you.
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Alex Booth is the Founder of Huckleberry Consulting, a customer success consulting firm that helps fast-growth online businesses grow through better retention, loyalty, improved CS metrics, and customer-focused affiliate programs.
He also co-owns GetCSM.com, a high level Customer Success/ Client Success Recruitment firm that serves clients all over the world. GetCSM gives you access to talented CSMs for as low as $17/ an hour, fully managed and certified.
Check out Alexâs best work on his Linkedin.
Or visit his website and CLAIM a free consult for how to make more money with your clients through improved customer success.
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Raise your hand if you feel like youâve been around some âscammyâ business coaches. You see red flags all over their social media profile, you have seen them gaslight some of their clients, and like an occasional shooting star, you see some of their posts donât make sense. (Surprise! They are lying.)
Though there are a TON of wonderful, qualified, good-intention business coaches around, itâs sad to see some very talented grifters join the space. In this podcast episode, I sit with Filipi Sardi, an online entrepreneur from Croatia who has worked with both good and bad coaches, and proceeds to serve this industry by supporting coaches who actually care about the people they serve.Youâve seen it all⊠but weâre still here to break it down for ya. Check out some highlights:
Dangerous coaching advice.. Like âfake it til you make itâ, and âyou only need to be one step aheadâOutright lying, photoshopped screenshots and wild oversimplifications just to show off a different lifestyle (Bonus: remember all the coaches who say they CAN retire now or are retiring soon? After 5 years theyâre still on the same grift!)Repackaging and selling the same old videos over and over, covering up with shiny marketing Wrongfully taking credit over past results of clients, using privilege for achieving âwinsâPredatory upselling and cross selling, bulletproof refund policies, advertising âaccessâ to a coach but only get their VAs, overselling containers, and coaches dropping their enthusiasm after youâve purchasedOh, this is one juicy episode. And if you know a coach or someone who is thinking about hiring a business coach, definitely share this episode with them. They will thank you later.
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Fili Sardi runs CoachinFlow.com, a global consultancy where he empowers coaches and online entrepreneurs to uplevel their business by delivering exceptional client experience, which, in turn, improves their client lifetime customer value.Check out his work at CoachInFlow.com or follow him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sardifilip/
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April Dawn, as a consultant that focuses on multi six figure launches, has a ton of super busy days. To most people, this would mean high stress, high pressure, long hours in front of the computer, and maybe sleep and fitness coming in last.
Not for April. She has wonderfully weaved fun, wellness, and healthy habits into her busy days.
Learn how she does itâŠ
How to not overdo âplayâ and get back to your goals How not to let a bad month get in your headWays to âtreat yourselfâ when a great month comes alongBest tools for project management (according to this launch queen!)Tips to balance fun and work even during busy timesPress play and enjoy this episode to the fullest! And as a bonus gift, if you have an upcoming launch, get her 40-page playbook on her best practices based on several six figures launches.
Download it for FREE here and follow April on Instagram.
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What is it really like to shift careers? When youâre âolderâ? After a decade of commitment to one career? Maybe eight years of college education? And a lifetime of parents and societyâs expectations?
In this podcast episode, I sit with Chemical Engineer turned full time content marketer and entrepreneur, Farrah Garcia. After spending years working in a petrochemical plant, she made the bold decision to shift from chemical engineering to content marketing.
She shares about influences around her, the easiest and most difficult part of shifting careers, surprising considerations she had to take into place, and her best advice for people who may find themselves at these crossroads.
Today she uses her science-driven mind, and love for engaging storytelling to help Founders, entrepreneurs, and B2B brands craft impactful, authentic content that drives brand strength and profit. Her focus areas include corporate copywriting, LinkedIn, and Twitter content.
Follow Farahâs adventures here.
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As a business girlie, beauty girlie, fitness girlie, fashion girlieâŠ.Iâve made a lot of bad money decisions that continue to haunt me. I mean, Iâve processed most of them in therapy and Iâve gotten wiser over the years, but sometimes, it annoys me thinking about them!
Years and years of being in the social media eye did not help, too. In this episode, Iâve distilled some of the most common bad money decisions that ladies make, regrettable purchases I made when I started to make more money, purchases that somehow made it to my life even though I had no intention of enjoying it, all the weird mental gymnastics this took, and how you can get over it, too.
You got this, girl! If you love this episode, you may also like: How I Paid Off My Debt Fast
Disclaimer: I am aware that certain systemic injustices can put a lot of ladies in a bad financial situation, so when I say âbrokeâ in this podcast, it means âmoney tight when they should not beâ.
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As a former competitive poker player and pretty much a very âF it, letâs do it!â kind of person sometimes, I needed to know how to properly calculate risk. Over the years, Iâve had wins and made mistakes, and I reflected on this topic so I can share my best advice for you.
So grab a warm drink (or a spritzy cold one) and enjoy this episode about how to lessen risks in life and business. Then let me know what you think of it! :) Find me on Instagram at @karlastefan.
Also check out - How to Solve Problems episode here.
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Just in the past year, Iâve traveled to seven countries. Add maybe four more for layovers.
I recently got hit with a surprise trip back to the Philippines, where I had to travel over 30 hours to stay there for a few weeks. And get this â it was super easy.
I donât get jetlagged (yep, never in my life) and I learned a few things along the way so that I can keep my diet and business in order even when Iâm taking these crazy trips.
Definitely did not come easy â Iâve had missed flights, missed calls, missed business, and I used to just accept that my health wonât be the priority because Iâm traveling.
This is not the case anymore. Dive in as I share my best tips for no-jetlag travel, and my best advice for getting your health and business in order even when youâre traveling.
P.S. Well I wonât lie, having a fully outsourced team helps A LOT! So if you need help for that, you know where to find me. ;)
Peep my travels here: @karlastefan (Instagram)
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Have you ever thought about starting a speaking career or hitting up stages to grow your business? Youâre in for a treat!
Veteran educator, emcee, and standup comedian Adam Palmeter sits with me today to talk about how to prep for public speaking, how to grow a âcreativeâ career without going broke, surprising ways to build up your confidence, key benefits for entrepreneurs as they nurture their speaking career, and easy ways to get over stagefright.
Iâve been in the public speaking circuit since I was in high school, and I learned so many new things in this conversation. If you are ever curious about this, prep your fave beverage, put on your Airpods while at the gym, and listen in.
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Adam is a multi-media artist who has done hundreds of mural, writing, childrenâs book, and public speaking projects. He has also a thriving career as a teacher and coach, and has performed comedy in 22 countries. Check out Adamâs work and adventures at AdamPalmeter.com.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adampalmeter/
Website: https://www.adampalmeter.com/
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Itâs pretty straightforward: we had a great conversation about 10 Uncanny Ways to Find Great Hires.
Last week I sat with the Founder of BarbellJobs.com, hiring expert and business broker Sebastian Gast. We talked about some of our best hires, our âcreativeâ ways in finding them, secret green flags to look out for, and we also dispelled some myths and discussed nuances about hiring.
(Side note: listen to why I specifically love hiring friends and family, and how I still uphold merit over nepotism.)
Follow Sebastian on Linkedin.
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Sebastian is the current owner of BarbellJobs.com, an online job board for the fitness industry. He acquired the site in 2023, following his previous experience as a brick and mortar fitness studio owner. Despite growing the location to #1 in Colorado and Top 20 in the country, hiring talent was consistently one of his (and the fitness industry's) biggest challenges. He is really passionate about small business and is still a licensed business broker. While he has also worked in corporate roles, he is energized by learning from other entrepreneurs and non-conventional career paths. He is Colombian, a triple citizen, and lives with his wife, two kids, and a dog in Colorado.
If you liked this episode share it with an entrepreneur friend and tag us! It will really make our day. You rock! :)
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This is a special encore podcast episode sponsored by Social Media Pro, home to the worldâs best social media certification courses.
In this episode we talked about weaving humor in your marketing. We discussedâŠ
How to be funny but still be on the âsafe sideâ of things 3 surprising moneymaking benefits to making someone laughWhat really brings engagement in your posts (not HUMOR per seâŠ)Why humor is the âcheapestâ way to build a connection Can humor be learned or not?I really enjoyed this episode so if you like it, Iâd appreciate sharing it with your friends, too. :)
Check out Social Media Proâs suite of certifications if you want to get better at the top social media trends! Buy it for you or your team, and get the best info from the best sources.
Follow me on Instagram and check out my stories for some funny stuff daily ;)
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In business, we always make that mistake of mismanaging money. Whether itâs a misguided purchase or just poor projection, a lot of us struggle to really âget this rightâ. If you are one of us, then this podcast is for you.
Eric is a digital marketing strategist who supports two families in Peru and USA, and is open about sharing his tips on frugality and money management on social media. His recent post about budgeting a $1500 a month budget in Texas got mixed reactions from people, and it led me to find him and pick his brain on the topic of frugality.
(Now, while that budget seems like a lot in some countries, in the USA many will consider this on the lower end.)
In this episode, we discussâŠ
His story on spending time in a developed and in a developing country, how different it was, and his theory on why immigrants have a higher likelihood of success in the US Do you need to be broke to be frugal? Or do you need to be frugal so you donât become broke?Some stupid money decisions weâve made in the past (yes I shared some of mine, too!) Why some people refuse to be frugal, and why there is a negative viewpoint on thisTools and resources that help with budgeting and staying frugalFollow Eric and his musings here: https://www.facebook.com/ericridenour333
And let me know what you think of this episode! Drop a comment, reply, a rating or send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karlastefan/
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As of today, my podcast is two years old.
Itâs one of the things that has immensely ROIâd many, many times over, because I sought the help of experts before starting, and I also learned from my mistakes along the way.
Iâve had a lot of opportunities directly from the podcast⊠from hot leads, to profitable affiliate partnerships,Some highlightsâŠ
Top 5 best benefits of a well-done podcast 4 Points of clarity you need to build before you start your podcast Keep it simple: a few things you really need to start a good podcast Top tips for maximum exposure during your launch and what you should optimize for 4 Ways to make the most out of your podcast, on a revenue generation standpoint The ONE BEST TIP for people to guarantee podcast longevityFor those who want to start their own podcast, make their current podcast better, or someone who is keen to fully take advantage of the benefits of a podcast, this is a GREAT EPISODE to listen to.
P.S. Take advantage of Proximityâs all-in podcast production offer for just $595 a month for the first 20 clients. DM me on Instagram @karlastefan to grab your spot!
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What if your personal life and socialization can be as organized and as efficient as your business life?
This can now stop being just a fantasy as we sit with Kieran for todayâs episode about systematizing oneâs personal life.
Kieran Browning is an efficiency consultant who has been spending the last 4 years helping entrepreneurs, especially mompreneurs, streamline their systems and processes to free up 20+ hours a week of their time
Listen in as we talk aboutâŠ
The book that inspired it all (you might know this if youâre a location independent entrepreneur just like me!) What his non negotiables are in terms of planning his social life/ personal listWhat is a burnout score and how do you deal with it?If youâre burnt out, the quality of your decisions are bad (deep dive)Three qualities of a good system for your personal life (very important)If youâre a business owner, a busy mompreneur, and or know one that would need Keiranâs amazing operations and systems genius, connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieranbrowning/ or his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kieranbrowning1/
If you loved this episode, pls drop us a comment and a rating! Weâd appreciate it. :) - Karla
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If you grew up in a poor family, one thing that you might not know is that you may have been operating on a scarcity mindset.
Join me and Andy as we talk about our childhood and all the times our parents emphasized how important it was to save money, how money is scarce, and how we need to work hard and be cheap all the time.
As we grew older and became entrepreneurs, we started to look at money differently.
Andy sharesâŠ
His first business and how entrepreneurship and creating value âclickedâ in this head How he found a mentor and his 3 TIP on how to be a powerful protege, basically how to attract good mentors as well His ONE ACTIVITY, ONE THING that made him change his scarcity mindset His huge mistake as he was starting to make money, something he wished heâs done earlier His main advice to people who are looking to grow their money and not make stupid mistakesHow his business helps other small and medium business owners organize their sales and customer relationships (stop leaving money on the table!)Andy Audate is a renowned small business marketing expert and the founder of Progreda. With a proven track record, he specializes in assisting small businesses in effectively marketing their high-ticket services through webinars that have attracted over 9,500 entrepreneurs.
Andy's SaaS has achieved a seven-figure run rate, and his guidance has empowered thousands of small businesses to create marketing campaigns that have collectively generated $20+ million in revenue.
Progreda helps organize and speed up sales for small and medium business. Itâs an all-in-one email marketing, funnel, call follow ups, and CRM platform. Try Progreda for 14 DAYS FREE using this link:
Follow Andyâs inspiring business adventures here.
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There were many times in my life when I needed to put my game face on because I gotta pay a huge amount of debt.
My biggest, most challenging story with debt happened when I lost my dad at 22.
He spent two months in the ICU, and his meds were costing us at least $800 a day.
My mom worked hard day and night to care for him, I went out and made as much money as I could, and we borrowed from so many people.
Unfortunately, after all of that work, my dad passed away.
We experienced a loss much bigger than money.
Losing my dad was one of the most painful moments of my life. So painful it even dwarfed the fact that I owed over $60,000 USD (3 million pesos) when I was barely making $1,000 a month that time.
So I got to work right away, did my best to support my family, became a breadwinner at 22, and paid off that debt like my life depended on it.
And my, I learned a lot. Every debt that came after that was childâs game. And, along the way, I learned lessons on how to manage debt, investment, and revenue generation.
Join me as I shared my best mindset shifts, practical lessons, and strategies to get over a huge debt.
One day you might need it. :)
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What do corporate people really think of remote work? And how different is it from us, entrepreneurs?
I was always curious about this, so I thoughtfully threatenedâ I mean, convinced!-- my husband, the ultimate retired corporate guy to tell me about his experience.
The remote work culture blew up during the pandemic big time, and in this episode, we talked about the emotional journey that went with it, the changes we noticed from our colleagues, best practices both from corporate and smaller businesses, and most of all, what we did to cope with the challenges of the pandemic. (Well hopefully thereâs not a next one.)
Bonus: If youâre a business owner, listen til the end to peep our top 3 tips to make the most out of a happier, more productive workplace with remote work.
And oh, get to know my husband, Alex. :)
Alex Booth's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Hailing from Northern Idaho, his love for the outdoors and relentless ambition drove him from snowboarding to golf and onto the business world.
Starting in Seattle at YP, he aimed high, nearly hitting an ambitious earnings goal that dwarfed his family's modest income. His quest for growth led him through tech giants like Microsoft Bing Ads to Amazon, where he excelled in customer success.
The pandemic turned his path to Mexico, where love and new beginnings awaited. Alex founded Huckleberry Consulting, leveraging his expertise to foster customer-centric growth. Tune in for a story of determination, love, and entrepreneurship.
Follow him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-booth-huckleberry/
Claim a FREE Customer Success Audit too: email him/ his assistant directly at [email protected] and mention this podcast episode $1k VALUE. Limited to the first 20 people only.
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As an outsourcing professional, one of the things that I always get asked about is delegation!
Many people struggle with it, and oftentimes it is what's in the way before they get to their dream revenue, their goals, their ideal life.
Whether you are thinking of how to start properly delegating, or wanting to get better in it as a boss, this podcast is for you.
Follow me on Instagram for more happy outsourcing adventures!
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Unless you have a career in fashion, we solely participate in fashion as consumers. Clothes and accessories are things that we buy. And thatâs it.
In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Boga, a journalism-trainer writer who has extensive work in news and lifestyle media, PR, and science communication.
We talked aboutâŠ
What is sustainability in fashion, and how it differs in terms of shared realities across different countries Our journey towards fashion as we change job situations, locations, budgets, and economic statusHow we process the emotional rewards of buying new items (dopamine) and the feeling of helping the environment (also dopamine!) How we buy clothes to communicate status but how we should also navigate the fangs of conspicuous consumption Surprising ways we can inculcate sustainable habits in our daily lives (hint: itâs MORE than just going to Goodwill and buying second hand clothes!)I really enjoyed this conversation because it tackled fashion in a different light.
As entrepreneurs who dabble in fashion merely as consumers, we were able to discuss angles that would never come up in our day-to-day lives.
After this episode, I mindfully donated a few of my clothes and chose to be more intentional with the things I buy. :) [Donât worry! This is not a podcast about minimalism! Haha!]
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Jesse is a 2023 fellow of the Next Gen Assembly, an advocacy program led by nonâprofit organization Global Fashion Agenda and Fashion Values, a sustainability education program developed by the Centre for Sustainable Fashion at the UAL-London College of Fashion. He convenes voices from fashion, sustainability and beyond in the Unstitch: Sustainable Fashion Forum.
As a member of the WEF Global Shapers Community, Jesse takes leadership roles in convening youths and communities for inclusive conversations about sustainability. He believes in the power of writing and creating storytelling-centered platforms to achieve global goals.
He is @thegamejay on Instagram.
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I've always wanted to share a lot of the behind the scenes of my life, so here's a start! Check out this neat list of 15 of my favorite items and purchases under $100. They're absolutely life changing -- at least for me! (Teaser: They're mostly health and productivity stuff!) If you have any item that springs to mind, please let me know so I can get em for myself too. Also, if you know anyone who works for these companies, tell them they are very welcome to sponsor me, haha! Follow me on Instagram: @karlastefan for more behind-the-scenes moments through #LifeByDesign
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