#96: How to Master Customer Acquisition through Storytelling, Precision Targeting, and Strategic Pricing (Cydni Tetro, Brandless, Inc.)

#96: How to Master Customer Acquisition through Storytelling, Precision Targeting, and Strategic Pricing (Cydni Tetro, Brandless, Inc.)

Here's what you're going to learn from Cydni:

  • How to leverage effective storytelling to craft a compelling brand narrative.

  • How to cultivate what Cydni terms as a "Deal Sense" to close more deals.

  • How to recognize when it's time to take a step back and hand over the reins to a dynamic CEO.

  • How Cydni and her team boosted revenues by an astonishing 7000% within a year.

  • How to strategize for customer acquisition, especially when working from zero to a very low budget.

  • How to consider pricing as an entrepreneur, ensuring competitiveness while keeping your unit economics viable.

  • How to approach and persuade investors about the potential and profitability of your business.

#95: How to Create A Successful Co-Founder Relationship (Phoebe Yu & Kat Dey, ettitude)

#95: How to Create A Successful Co-Founder Relationship (Phoebe Yu & Kat Dey, ettitude)

Here's what you're going to learn from Phoebe and Kat:

  • How they developed a healthy co-founder relationship.

  • How they experimented with unique marketing strategies in the beginning which allowed them to acquire 10,000 new customers.

  • How they were able to initially fund the company with a ton of alternative solutions.

#94: How To Scale Sustainably Without Funding (Millie Tadewaldt, Brilliant) (2021)

#94: How To Scale Sustainably Without Funding (Millie Tadewaldt, Brilliant) (2021)

Here's what you're going to learn from Millie:

  • How she bootstrapped a company to the multi-millions by focusing on positive unit economics.

  • How they are able to be sustainable with their growth even as they scale.

  • How they are able to get and attract the right talent?

  • Key pillars that helped them scale without investors.

  • Key lessons she learned from previous experiences.

#93: How to Successfully Navigate Economic Downturns In Business (Elena Valentine, Skill Scout) (2021)

#93: How to Successfully Navigate Economic Downturns In Business (Elena Valentine, Skill Scout) (2021)

Here's what you're going to learn from Elena:

  • How they navigated economic uncertainty.

  • How to avoid getting caught up in the fundraising cycle.

  • How to stay focused & scale without VC.

  • How she redefined success in 2020 not as growth but rather what she wanted to be remembered for as a leader.

#92: How to Craft a Brand Worth Millions: Scaling Up and Beyond $1M! (Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, BrainTrust Founders Studio)

#92: How to Craft a Brand Worth Millions: Scaling Up and Beyond $1M! (Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, BrainTrust Founders Studio)

Here's what you're going to learn from Kendra:

  • How to Seamlessly Blend Your Personal Brand with Your Business

  • How to Monetize Your Brand

  • How to Fast-Track Your Way to $1M

  • The Importance of Prioritizing Rest In Your Entrepreneurial Journey

#90: Your Quarterly Business Breakdown: Recession or Nah?, SVB, Embracing Uncertainty, and more... (April 2023)

#90: Your Quarterly Business Breakdown: Recession or Nah?, SVB, Embracing Uncertainty, and more... (April 2023)

Here's what you're going to learn:

  • The Inside Scoop: Dive into what's really going on in business and startups, keeping founders in the know and on their toes.

  • The Debrief: A break down the latest happenings and how they impact you and your business.

  • Growth Opportunities: A spotlight of the chances for you to level up and expand your horizons.

#88: How to Use Organic Marketing to Scale to 7 Figures (Ceata Lash, PuffCuff) (2022)

#88: How to Use Organic Marketing to Scale to 7 Figures (Ceata Lash, PuffCuff) (2022)

Here's what you're going to learn from Ceata Lash:

  • How to build your community of customers and engage with them

  • How to build a company with social media marketing and finding the right balance between paid promotion and organic growth

  • How she still owns 100% of her company after nine years despite needing a lot of capital along the way

  • How to own and leverage patents for your intellectual property.

#87: How She Bootstrapped Her Consultancy To 7 Figures (Stephanie Neale, Blind Zebra)

#87: How She Bootstrapped Her Consultancy To 7 Figures (Stephanie Neale, Blind Zebra)

Here's what you're going to learn from Stephanie Neale:

  • How to deconstruct the scarcity mindset that limit many entrepreneurs

  • How to streamline processes in a business to scale it from six to seven figures

  • How the money script you have may be affecting you

  • How to let go of money baggage as a female entrepreneur

#86: How She Built Billion Dollar AND Multi-Million Dollar Brands (Elyce Arons, Frances Valentine & Kate Spade)

#86: How She Built Billion Dollar AND Multi-Million Dollar Brands (Elyce Arons, Frances Valentine & Kate Spade)

Here's what you're going to learn from Elyce Arons:

  • How to be scrappy in the initial stages of building your business.

  • How to properly identify your customers' needs.

  • How and where to source for capital when starting your business.

  • How to build wholesale partnerships.

  • How she's managed to grow her business in a turbulent economy. 

#85: How to Use Experimentation to Find the Right Areas of Entrepreneurial Focus (Amina Moreau, Radious)

#85: How to Use Experimentation to Find the Right Areas of Entrepreneurial Focus (Amina Moreau, Radious)

Here's what you're going to learn from Amina Moreau:

  • How rest and play is a key part of the entrepreneurship journey.

  • How to find your business focus.

  • What to do when resources for experimentation are limited.

  • Why she chose to raise after bootstrapping two previous companies. 

How to Navigate Business Funding for Startups (Barbara Clarke, The Impact Seat LLC.)

How to  Navigate Business Funding for Startups (Barbara Clarke, The Impact Seat LLC.)

Here's what you're going to learn from Barbara Clarke:

  • How founders can make their companies VC-backable.

  • Where founders can source for funding/financing apart from VC.

  • How founders can make the right hires at every stage of their business.

  • How to build your board so you can get on the path to million dollar success.

  • What the Impact Seat LLC does and the impact it is making for marginalized groups.

How to Build B2B Partnerships that Will Help You Leverage Business Opportunities (Theresa Caragol, AchieveUnite Inc.)

How to Build B2B Partnerships that Will Help You Leverage Business Opportunities (Theresa Caragol, AchieveUnite Inc.)

Here's what you're going to learn from Theresa Caragol:

  • How entrepreneurs can approach potential partners.

  • Steps entrepreneurs should take to quickly foster relationships with partners.

  • How to maintain long-term B2B partnerships.

  • How to streamline processes when building partnerships.

  • How to leverage existing technology to expand your business.

How to Craft A Successful Go-to-Market Strategy (Mona Bijoor, JOOR)

How to Craft A Successful Go-to-Market Strategy (Mona Bijoor, JOOR)

Here's what you're going to learn from Mona Bijoor:

  • What is a successful go-to-market strategy

  • How to craft your go-to-market strategy

  • How to run experiments because the first few tactics will NOT work

  • How she onboarded 500 brands and large retailers to her marketplace

  • How to create a flywheel of growth once you nail your go-to-market strategy

How to Scale Lasting Impacting: Defining What Success Looks Like for YOU & Growing with Accountability (Bianca Tylek, Worth Rises)

How to Scale Lasting Impacting: Defining What Success Looks Like for YOU & Growing with Accountability (Bianca Tylek, Worth Rises)

Here's what you're going to learn from Bianca Tylek:

  • Why your business has a greater responsibility beyond the numbers. 

  • How to listen and communicate with those you serve.

  • How to stay accountable to your mission without engaging in saviorism. 

  • How to avoid scaling bad business practices. 

  • How to take a meaningful stand so your business isn't complicit or actively engaging in harmful business practices. 

How to Use Paid Ads to Scale to 7-Figures (Anna Konchar, Anna Konchar)

How to Use Paid Ads to Scale to 7-Figures (Anna Konchar, Anna Konchar)

Here's what you're going to learn from Anna Konchar:

  • Learn the key to having success with paid ads.

  • When is the right time to invest in paid ads. 

  • How to build and optimize your conversion funnel to acquire customers. 

  • What specifically you need to do to get low-cost ads with a high ROI.

  • How to set realistic benchmarks for paid ads.

Financial Do's & Don'ts to Grow Your Business (Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista)

Financial Do's & Don'ts to Grow Your Business (Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista)

Here's what you're going to learn from Tiffany Aliche

  • Understanding how much traction you need to gain and how to financially plan it out so you can put your business in a better position than the majority of businesses.

  • Amazing tips on the do's and don'ts for your business' financial success.

  • Common money mistakes founders make.