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Erin and I chat candidly about starting a business, working while pregnant, being mindful of surrounding yourself with positive people whose energy lifts you up, and most importantly, planting seeds of what you want your legacy to be and watching them grow, even if it’s only 1% at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as James and I discuss how to pick yourself up in the face of failure, what success means, choosing yourself, crying, amazing ideas that changed the world that you thought were lame, how to step back and trust yourself and know that things will work out most of the time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Shaw and Lisa Ascolese chat with Maggie Linton about launching your products and getting them into celebrity hands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grace really lives up to the meaning of her name. Her desire to really get to know the essence of who people are felt so full of grace to me. She shares a few difficult moments from her start-up days from figuring it all out on her own, to creating an amazing group of peers who wanted to help each other grow and learn…. and still do to this day. Her willingness to share her experiences with anyone who asks sets her apart from many. In her new book, In The Company of Women, she peers into the lives of women all over the globe and has them share their what and why in life. Her desire to really get to know and understand these women really shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I still feel the buzz from just having spoken to Barbara. I admire her honesty and passion and think you will feel super inspired after listening. And for those of you who have a secret desire to audition for Shark Tank, but have been afraid……she really encourages you with an insider tip… that if you send in a video of your presentation…… you stand a better chance of being picked out of the over 70,000+ applicants! Holy Moly…….I am in awe of how many entrepreneurs are out there.Click here to listen to my lively chat with Barbara. ( I lost her for 30 seconds in the middle so don’t click off!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Shaw talks to fashion icon Trina Turk about how she got her start in fashion and learned the ropes of having her own business by trial and error. Trina shares growth strategies, time management struggles, and that she still does her own Instagram….which of course I was so happy to hear!Trina shares about her early years working for other fashion brands, and after years of hard work, deciding to leave the comfort of the corporate world and start her own brand. Of course, she assumed with her background that she was prepared to launch her own line, but quickly learned how much more difficult sales and marketing were than she thought.Tune in to listen to her talk about how she got her start and now has a multi-million dollar company that she still considers her baby.A genuine California local, Trina Turk is inspired by the Golden State’s multicultural mix, creativity, craftsmanship, architecture, and landscape–a synergy that permeates her contemporary, colorful aesthetic. Infused with bold signature prints and dynamic hues unique to each collection, Trina’s modern and optimistic outlook meld the best of classic American design with a California confidence, incorporating beautiful fabrications and impeccable quality for the effortless elan and carefree glamour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My friend Nancy Fox is an incredible networking genius and I asked her to do an interview to teach you some of her awesome techniques so you can be brilliant at it too…… and feel comfortable as well. Does the word NETWORKING make you want to jump out of your skin? It does for a lot of people, but Nancy has a way of making it sounds so fun that I can't wait to go to my next networking event and try out her tips and tricks. Click the link to listen (or download) to the secrets to being a great networker and watch your conversions soar!Nancy is generously giving away two of her famous tip sheets to anyone who emails her to ask for them. Are you dying to read these??2 part report Network Like A Fox: Where To Go, Who To Meet and How To Attract Ideal Clients Tip Sheet: 50 Great Questions to Break The Ice at Networking EventsShe gives ice breaking tips like: How can I be a good referrer for you? What are some of the biggest challenges in your market? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm really excited to share this private interview I did with Kathryn Rose of Supreme Social Media. Kathryn demystifies what a "Platform" is and how that relates to your social media presence. She also teaches us how to use social media to get sales and the best ways to maximize your time on social media.Kathryn is also generously offering any Entreprenette a discount!The entrepreneurs social media toolkit: The FUNdamentals of social media provides easy to use, step by step guidebooks and videos that can help you get up and running on social media networks in minutes a day. This is a must-have for busy entrepreneurs who understand they need to know it and use it, but simply don’t have the time to learn. The how-to product is designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. The product even comes with free monthly Q & A sessions and updates through the end of the year, so you won’t worry that the technology will change before you get a chance to get set up! Buy the whole series or just the module you need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm really excited to share this private interview I did with Jon Wuebben, author of Content Rich – writing your way to wealth on the web. Jon is an encyclopedia of information about how to use content as currency to boost your SEO and shares many tips and tricks to get google's attention. Jon is also generously offering any Entreprenette a FREE website evaluation to see where you can improve your content and SEO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Goldfarb has the gift of gab and a mind that literally SEES what you want to say, and knows how to translate that into killer copy. A good copywriter can help you create a sales page, a web page, or a whatever page, that evokes a visual of your product, and strikes an emotional cord with the reader to draw them into your world. Matthew gives some great advice in this interview and has generously offered to give you each a free a copy of his "5 Secrets to help you Stand out from the Corporate Schlock". PLUS – he is offering a free 20 minute conversation or review of your writing to help you improve your copy writing! After talking to him you may just decide to hire him!Hope you enjoy this interview and take advantage of Matthew's generous offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A client I worked with last year recently contacted me to tell me that someone in her small town was actually copying her product that is patent pending. After commiserating with her, I remembered this post I did over a year ago on this exact topic. After revisiting the story, the memories came flooding back and I wanted to share this with you again as it is so important to protect yourself whenever possible. I of course did not have "patent pending" status, but the situation is very similar.Protecting your idea can also be integral to your marketing and sales plan. For instance, I was contacted by a large catalog in Japan who wanted to sell my Handy Hold All™ but they required that I file a Trademark in Japan for my Simply Sarah brand so no one could copy it. Since it was around $3,000-4,000 to file, I made sure I had the purchase order in tact and a deposit prior to filing. Just be aware of your options at all times so you can always be on the lookout for your next big deal!I took it a few steps further this time and contacted my friend Deborah Sweeny, CEO at My Corporation, who did my Trademark as well as my corporation for Simply Sarah many years ago, and asked her if she'd share some details with us on the difference between Copyrights and Trademarks so you can protect yourself as well.Deborah has generously offered a $20 discount coupon for all Entreprenettes who use the coupon code NETTE at checkout for any product they sell on My Corporation. Woo hoo cool right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes deciding on your business entity can be really confusing. I spoke with Deborah Sweeny, CEO of My Corporation who demystifies what the difference is, and why you might choose one or the other. Check out this awesome interview so you can protect yourself and can make an educated decision when necessary. I have experience with both and highly suggest talking to your accountant to see which is better for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I love talking to other entreprenettes to see what they learned along their path to success. Most of them have amazing stories to share – both good and traumatic! Bonnie Marcus is a great example of someone who started her stationary business on her dining room table, and has built it into a multimillion dollar business over the past 15 years. She insists that her mistakes were her greatest learning tools and that she wouldn’t have done it any other way……well maybe a few things.Bonnie has a huge celebrity following and has met (and been photographed with) famous women like Martha Stewart and Hillary Clinton and cool dudes like Clint Eastwood! She has been in countless magazines, is in over 1000 stores at any given time and is mom to 3 boys!! She is a rock star.Click to listen to Bonnie’s story and learn how she built her empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m really excited to share this private interview I did with Peter Shankman, creator of HARO and master of his own social media empire. This guy is funny and brilliant and has 3 HUGE TV screens to monitor his social media and news while he works – How HOT is that?? Peter speaks frankly about how to use social media to build a loyal following and leverage it to get product sales. He offers some insider tips and is very generous with his knowledge……and there are a few super surprising nuggets in here that I bet you don’t know about! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am really excited to share this interview I did with Jordan McAuley, Author of Celebrity Leverage.Profit From The Power Of Our Celebrity CultureThis man has the 411 on celeb connections galore!Jordan speaks candidly about how celebs can help your business, how to get to celebrities quickly and how to make the most of it. He offers insider tips and is very generous with his knowledge. He is also the owner of Contact Any Celebrity and has a special offer of only $1 for a week trial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

am really excited to share this private interview I did with Daymond John, aka “The Shark”. God this man is smart!! In case you are wondering……..Daymond is the creator of the hugely successful multi-billion dollar men’s line FUBU and the star of Shark Tank – the ABC TV show!! You know…. the one that inventors come on and try to get investors! I really was impressed at his transparency and how he speaks so candidly about his failures and successes. He generously shares his wisdom and insights into how a company is born, how branding works and the importance of a brand. He also shares some inside scoop about investments he has made (and some that failed) and what it takes to find an investor. His mother was a huge inspiration to him and gave him a mantra he still lives by today. “It takes the same energy to think small as it does to think big” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Marcus Lemonis, star of the Profit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.