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In this episode, Susan interviews David Perry, a 30-year veteran of the gaming industry. He started by making games just for fun – he had no idea there was any money to be made. His first game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, went on to be number one in the charts. He continued his path doing things “just for fun” and was also the creator of the popular games like the Matrix, Terminator and cult classic, Earthworm Jim. He started asking himself, if movies and music could be streamed, why not video games? From that idea, he created Gaikai. David went on to sell Gaikai to Sony PlayStation for $380 million and that company has been instrumental in creating the livestream foundation for video gaming in the cloud. David is now the CEO of Carro, a new e-commerce partnership network used by over 30K Shopify brands with over 320M visitors a month. Carro (GetCarro.com) helps brands with their e-commerce and sales by partnering with other brands in the network. David credits his success to having fun doing what he loves. You will ultimately find opportunity where you least expect it, and innovation through trying to build on that opportunity until you cannot beat it. Bio David Perry is the CEO of Carro, a new e-commerce partnership network used by over 30K Shopify brands. GetCarro.com helps brands gain attention, sales, and new customers by partnering with other brands in the network. “The goal is to keep users on your store, adding all the things they need directly into your cart. Carro provides all the other products they want that you don’t currently sell.” Sony PlayStation acquired Perry’s previous company Gaikai to establish leadership in the future of streaming video games from the cloud. This service is called PlayStation Now. Follow David Perry Facebook https://www.facebook.com/getcarro/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/getcarro/ Twitter https://twitter.com/getcarro LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dperry/ Website https://getcarro.com/ Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Susan Sly interviews Edgar Blazona, a serial entrepreneur and 8-figure furniture business success story. Edgar identified his passion for building furniture when he couldn’t afford furniture for his first apartment, so he built his own. Edgar knew he was born to be an entrepreneur, but he embraced his time in entry-level retail jobs to learn everything he could about business while making amazing connections. During his time in retail, he identified some opportunities that were not being met with customers looking for custom furniture. Doors continued to open for him because he constantly looked for opportunities to gain proximity to the people who could help him with his business. He learned the art of “give to get” where he focused on how he could offer value before asking for favours. With time, Edgar was able to get investors to provide him with the capital he needed to build his dream business, BenchMade Modern. In this interview, Edgar shares his advice for pitching a business to investors by using a phased roll-out to sharpen your skills and tighten your offer. Edgar believes in having a backup plan to help provide you with stability when building a business. It will allow you to mentally “bet the farm” in building the business of your dreams. There are highs and lows in being an entrepreneur and it takes a lot of focus to keep yourself balanced while riding the waves. He recommends you find a community of like-minded people to connect with to help you during your entrepreneurial journey! Bio Edgar Blazona is a modernist American furniture designer and founder of wildly popular DTC sofa brand BenchMade Modern. A high school dropout, turned graffiti artist, turned serial entrepreneur, Edgar got his start in the furniture industry because of need: he was young and broke, and his first apartment didn’t have any furniture. Thus, he taught himself how to build some. Along with starting several (!) of his own companies, including Modular Dwellings – a prefab backyard shelter company, Edgar also sharpened his skills in the corporate world at Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware. As he saw customers accustomed to waiting three months (and more!) for sofas and sectionals that realistically take only a few weeks to make, he realized there must be a better way and founded BenchMade Modern in 2015 to disrupt this norm. Connect with Edgar: Website https://benchmademodern.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/benchmademodern/ Twitter https://twitter.com/BenchMadeModern Twitter https://twitter.com/EdgarBlazona Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview with Dave Selinger, the mind behind the next BIG thing in home security – Deep Sentinel- we'll discuss how artificial intelligence is disrupting the trillion-dollar security industry and what he did to make it possible. David Selinger was an early employee at Amazon, working directly under Jeff Bezos. He led the R&D arm of Amazon’s data-mining and personalization team. He co-founded Redfin (now a multi-billion dollar company). He founded RichRelevance, a company that offers personalized shopping experiences for large retail brands, including Macy’s, Barneys New York, Office Depot, and others. Follow Dave Selinger Website https://www.deepsentinel.com/ Facebook https://web.facebook.com/deepsentinel/ Twitter https://twitter.com/deep_sentinel LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/selly/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/DeepSentinel Learn more about Dave https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/17/redfin-co-founder-david-selinger-on-jeff-bezos-lessons-for-success.html Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cryptocurrency and blockchain are two of the most talked about technologies today. But what do they actually mean? In this episode, Richard Carthon, a crypto expert, explains cryptocurrency and blockchain in simple terms so that you can understand how they work. Richard Carthon is on a mission to bridge the gap between people who know nothing about cryptocurrency and blockchain with thought leaders in the space. His podcast, YouTube channel, and blog Crypto Current, was founded to give access to information to everyone on current events occurring in cryptocurrency and blockchain in a digestible way. He is the host of Crypto Current, which has released over 200 episodes to date. Richard is also a part of several cryptocurrency investment funds: 1) a cryptocurrency hedge fund called Crescent City Capital, 2) a cryptocurrency venture fund called Acacia Digital, and 3) a NFT fund called SVG Capital. Follow Richard Carthon Website https://crypto-current.co/ Twitter https://twitter.com/richardcarthon Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richard_carthon/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/crypto-current-llc/ Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly The Information discussed and shared on Raw and Real Entrepreneurship is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. You should not make any decision, legal, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with an appropriate professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Brennan Agranoff, CEO of Hoopswagg, discussed how to take advantage of your talents and abilities to achieve success. He also pointed out the importance of innovating to create a successful business by finding ways to differentiate from competitors, which will make your product more appealing to the market. ((An excerpt from our LIVE Only 4 Days Event) Brennan Agranoff has been founding companies since the age of seven but officially launched his first business, Hoopswagg, in 2013. He has since grown the business into seven-figure sales in only four years. Brennan was named the 2017 Baylor Teen Entrepreneur of the year for his work. Brennan has been quoted and published in several national and international media outlets including CNN, The New York Times, and US News for his entrepreneurial advocacy. Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The number one reason startups fail is a lack of cash flow. There are many ways to raise funds for your startup. You could try to get a loan from the bank, or you could bring in angel investors or venture capitalists to invest in your company. But there is one thing all these sources of funding have in common: they want to see a good return on their investment. This episode talks about the importance of creating value for your investors and making sure your business is attractive to potential funders. (Excerpt from Susan's keynote recorded live at the Weekend MBA Event) Susan Sly is a tech investor, best-selling author, keynote speaker, trainer and entrepreneur. She has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Lifetime Television, The CBN, The Morning Show in Australia and has been quoted in MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and more. She holds a Certificate in Management and Leadership with a focus in AI and Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from MIT and is the author of 7 books. Her book project with NY Times Best Selling Author, Jack Canfield, made six Amazon Best Selling lists. Susan has built channel sales teams that have produced over $1.7 billion in sales. She is the Co-CEO, and cofounder, of Radius AI – a Silicon Valley and Phoenix-based AI company, founder of The Femboss Incubator, and CEO of Crimson Phoenix Marketing. Follow Susan Sly Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://www.twitter.com/susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly YouTube https://www.youtube.com/susanslylive Website https://susansly.com/ The Information discussed and shared on Raw and Real Entrepreneurship is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. You should not make any decision, legal, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with an appropriate professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diana Frerick, President of Agency 8, shares 10 businesses anyone can start for less than 500! She will give you some specific resources, websites and steps to help you get started. Diana has a strong business background, having owned her own multi-million dollar business and worked for Fortune 500 companies in sales, training, curriculum development, video production, graphic design and marketing. In 2017 Diana decided that digital marketing and business automation was her next adventure. From there she hooked up with Susan Sly who had a vision to create a new type of marketing agency for small businesses. Diana became President of Agency 8. Diana truly has a deep appreciation for small business owners having been in the trenches herself and has a passion to help them succeed. Follow Diana Frerick Website https://agency8.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianafrerick/ Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly The Information discussed and shared on Raw and Real Entrepreneurship is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. You should not make any decision, legal, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with an appropriate professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting your own Etsy shop can seem a little daunting, but Gina Mote did it and sold over 8000 items in her first year! In this interview, she shares some great tips on how to get started, including inviting people to your shop, making an initial investment, and using Facebook as a tool. Gina has worked from home for 35 years in various fields, creating several businesses from scratch in the craft field, including hand-painting clothing and creating an online scrapbook store over 20 years ago. She loved teaching classes and holding weekend retreats for as many as 60 crafters. Follow Gina Mote Website http://www.littleaugustranch.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GinaLMote Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleAugustRanch Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know your superpower? In business, as in life, it is essential to know what sets you apart and makes you unique. In this interview, Nick Cavuoto shared his journey to understanding his superpower and how it helped him achieve success. Nick Cavuoto is a people catalyst, brand strategist, and executive business consultant for today’s most influential brands. In addition to his accomplishments as a business consultant with Fortune 500 Companies like Verizon, Microsoft, and Paychex, Nick serves as an inspirational figure, activating the next generation of global leaders. Follow Nick: Website https://www.nickcavuoto.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nicholascavuoto Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nickcavuoto/ Twitter https://twitter.com/nickcavuoto LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcavuoto/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCguJg19Vxi57jdMKgaEzXgA Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When considering whether or not to invest in a company, all investors look for a few important factors. We'll look at what those aspects are in this interview and how you can make your company more investible. John Cerasani is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author. He shares his experiences to help the masses in the business and entrepreneurial landscape. At the age of 27, John was featured in Crains 40 under 40, in his mid 30's he had a private equity exit for his insurance company. He founded his early-stage VC firm Glencrest Global with a portion of those proceeds. Follow John: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johncerasani/ Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you struggling to achieve success in your life? If you want to achieve greater success in your life, then you need to start by shifting your identity. Too often we get stuck in a rut and don't believe that we can be or do anything different. But with the power of mindset, discipline, and consistency, you can achieve anything you set your mind to! (Live event recording from UME 2022) The World’s 1 ‘Rock Star’ International Speaker, Camilita Nuttall is an Influencer, Founder & CEO of Event of Champions®, Multi-Millionaire Property Investor, Business & Wealth Coach, 7-Time Award-Winning Sales & Growth Expert, Entrepreneur, Author, Editor in Chief of Global Champions Magazine & Radio Show Host at The Camilita® Podcast. Follow Camilita: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/camilitanuttall Twitter https://twitter.com/camilitanuttall Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/CamilitaNuttall Instagram https://www.instagram.com/camilitanuttall/ Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's no escaping pain when it comes to achieving success. But if you're willing to make the necessary sacrifices, you can turn your failures into stepping stones for greater achievement. In this episode, Glenn talks about the lessons he learned from his biggest challenges and how they've helped him become a successful entrepreneur. If you're looking to make a big change in your life, you need to be prepared to make sacrifices and take risks. Are you ready to leap into success? From underdog to Undercover Billionaire, Glenn Stearns is a rags-to-riches story that shows what can be accomplished with grit and determination. Glenn is known for his unrivaled track record for turning his vision and passion into reality through hard work, determination and grit. As a serial entrepreneur, Glenn is going back to his roots and is the Founder and CEO of Kind Lending, a new mortgage banker in the industry. He is creating a collaborative environment where individual input matters and having fun is mandatory. In 2019, Glenn starred in the television show, Undercover Billionaire, on the Discovery channel. The show featured the importance of team building, accountability, and perseverance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you can tell a story that connects with people on an emotional level, it opens up a whole new world of possibilities for your business. In this interview, David talked about the power of storytelling and how you can use it to create more value for your customers and clients. David JP Phillips is an international speaker, author, coach and a global authority on public speaking, communication and self-leadership. He has recently been awarded the number 8 in the world of Global Gurus in Communication. He is Best-known for his three TEDx-Talks, the first one being “How To Avoid Death By PowerPoint”, and “The Magical Science of Storytelling” - together accumulating over seven million views. Follow David Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to business, two things are always true: you can't be afraid to pivot and you have to be constantly growing and scaling. In this episode, Jess Glazer shared how she turned her side hustle into a multi-million dollar business by doing just that. If you're looking to take your business to the next level, then this is for you! A former celebrity personal trainer and elementary school teacher, Jess turned her once “cute side hustle” into a multi-million dollar business in 2 years. Since leaving her teaching job in 2017 she has hired a team of incredible heart-centred leaders, served hundreds of clients, helped create over 10 million dollars in revenue for those clients and is committed to helping 100 entrepreneurs create 7-figure impact-driven businesses (7 down, 93 to go!) As a result of donation/awareness, she and her husband built a school in Ghana, Africa with Pencils of Promise. Follow Jess Facebook Instagram Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a lot of reasons why entrepreneurs should write a book. Books can be used as lead magnets to attract more customers, they can act as a portfolio piece for potential clients, and they can help you position yourself as an expert in your field. But the best part is that writing a book is simple - you don't need to be an experienced writer or have gone to school for journalism. In this interview, you will learn how to get started and get some tips on how to write a book that will help you achieve your business goals. Through her Business Strategy and Life Coaching Practice, Chana Mason works with clients and students around the world, guiding them to clarify a vision for their lives, unravel the thought patterns that hold them back, and giving them the tools and support to actualize their dreams. Chana holds a BA in Theater and Engineering from Dartmouth College. After working for Bain & Co. management consulting in Sydney, she worked business development, technology, education, and graphic design. After mentoring others in the personal development for decades, she threw herself passionately into coaching and into sharing the tools for health and success she's gleaned and developed. She is the author of Hold That Thought, which teaches readers how to gain Clarity, Peace, and Joy, by gaining Mastery over their Thinking, The Size of Your Dreams, a novel which teaches tools for Manifesting your Dreams; and The Cash Machine, a tale of Passion, Persistence, and Financial Independence. Follow Chana Mason Website https://chanamason.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChanaMasonGuide YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/ChanaMasonVitalityCoach/videos Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business is all about creating relationships. It is not about pushing a product or service on someone; it's about developing trust and understanding so that you can provide what the customer actually needs. In this interview, Charlie and I talked about the importance of relationships in business and how to create them. Charlie Cina captivates his audiences and teaches them how to master the right mindset, missions, and moves to reach their personal potential to drive massive revenue. Through his writings, speaking, and consulting, he has built a vast group of followers known as Disciples of Sales. Charlie believes that the ability to present and persuade are necessary life skills that everyone needs to succeed. He will teach you that your primary responsibility in business is to expose your brand, expose your products, expose your services, and expose your solutions to build long-lasting revenue relationships. Follow Charlie Cina Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheCharlieCina/ Twitter https://twitter.com/charliecina Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When times are tough, it's easy to lose hope. But the truth is, hope is one of the most powerful things we have. It can be incredibly strong and can help us get through even the most difficult challenges. Watch now for a dose of inspiration and encouragement! (Show excerpt from live event recording of The Summit of Hope Seminar) As CEO of Ziglar Inc., Tom Ziglar shares not only a last name with his father, Zig Ziglar, but he also carries on his philosophy, which is simply, You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough people get what they want. Prior to being named CEO, Tom began his career in retail and direct sales. He joined the Zig Ziglar Corporation in 1987, learning every aspect of the business as he climbed from working in the warehouse, to sales, to seminar promotion, to sales management and then on to leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? What skills do you need, and what personality traits should you have? Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart. It takes guts, resilience and a lot of other qualities that are hard to come by in one person. In this interview, Todd talked about his journey from being an employee to a serial entrepreneur. He talked about the skills you need, the challenges you may face, as well as some hints on how to find the right people for your business. Todd Randall, the eight-time CEO and business coach from rural Florida, found that running a business can lead you to an early grave if you let it. He set out to build a business enterprise that worships freedom more than money, and somehow ended up with both. This is the story of how a man set a crazy goal for himself, to learn to play polo and travel the world indulging that passion, and then worked persistently until he achieved it. His businesses have included spas, gyms, operations consulting, business brokerage, construction and wholesale companies. His latest and proudest venture is a thriving business coaching practice where he enthusiastically shares his experience with budding entrepreneurs. Follow Todd Randall Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BeachviewCoaching/ LinkedIn Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's your dream business? How do you get there? Jess Feldman had a successful career on Wall Street and was living the life. Until one day, he realized what he really wanted to do. In this interview, Jess shares his story of how he made the leap from being an employee to becoming an entrepreneur. Jess spent most of his life surrounded by art – his parents began collecting in the 1970s just as a core group of today’s established artists was emerging. Jess initially chose a career in finance even as his interest in art remained ever-present. After 17 years on Wall Street, becoming a trusted advisor, understanding markets and his clients’ objectives, he left to follow his passion. In 2014, Jess joined his mom, Suzanne Feldman, to form SJFeldman Art Advisory, combining Suzanne's 30-plus years of art market expertise with Jess's art and investment acumen. Website http://www.sjfeldmanartadvisory.com/ Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know what Self-sabotage is? Self-sabotage is when we do things that undermine our success. It's a pattern of behavior that many people experience, and it can be difficult to break. It can be anything from procrastination to sabotaging relationships or even our happiness. In this interview, Mia talks about what she learnt over the years and shares some expert tips for overcoming self-sabotage. Mia Hewett is the Founder and CEO of Aligned Intelligence®, the best-selling author of Meant For More: Stop Secretly Struggling and Be A Force To Be Reckoned With, and an expert on the topic of human potential. For 24 years Mia owned and operated a multi-million dollar company, but deep down, she knew she was “Meant for More.” Now Mia helps entrepreneurs from around the world who also know they are “Meant for More” stop struggling and make six and seven-figure leaps in their business using her Aligned Intelligence Method®. Follow Mia Website https://www.miahewett.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MiaHewettOfficial/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mia.hewett/ Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you need to know about M&A in order to be successful? In this episode, Kison Patel, Founder, and CEO of M&A Science discusses the dramatic changes he and his team want to happen in the world of M&A by aligning teams to work together around the same priorities for a successful deal. Kison Patel is the Founder and CEO of M&A Science, with a passion to drive the M&A industry forward. He was an M&A advisor for ten years in which he sold larger companies such as commercial banks and hotel chains. In 2012, he noticed teams lacked efficient technology to manage deals and created DealRoom, an M&A lifecycle management platform. In 2016, he started the M&A Science podcast devoting his time to creating a platform where all the best practitioners could share their best practices and lessons learned from real-life deals. Kison then created The M&A Science Academy in 2020 to offer step-by-step training to those looking to master M&A featuring courses created by top-level practitioners. Through developing technology, educational content, and industry training, Kison aims to bring better practices to an industry with growing market pressures, transaction values, and competition. Connect with Kison Website http://mascience.com/ Instagram https://www.linkedin.com/in/kisonpatel/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kisonpatel Twitter https://twitter.com/DealRoomInc LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kisonpatel/ Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making the jump from employee to business owner can be daunting, but it's also incredibly rewarding. In this interview, we'll explore Tiffany Paul's story, who made the leap and found success. Learn from her journey and find out what you need to do to make the jump yourself! Tiffany Paul is a former unfulfilled corporate employee spending 10 years with Procter & Gamble before leaving her 6-figure salary and taking the leap to full-time entrepreneur. She is the host of the Dream Life podcast, a platform that empowers listeners to chase down big dreams and redefine success for themselves. Tiffany currently resides in southern California with her husband of nine years and their two children, ages 3 and 4. Connect with Tiffany: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tiffanynpaul/?hl=en Website https://www.thesleptlife.com/ Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of people will tell you what you shouldn't do. And many people will tell you what they think is the best course for your life. But if we all listened to that, there would be no one in this world doing anything because everyone's right and wrong at some point or another. When starting a business, it's natural to feel the pressure of what others say. But to achieve success, you have to tune out the noise and stay true to your vision. Known as 'The Girl Who Made Elon Musk Cry', Niyc Pidgeon is a leader with a high-level network of clients and business friends, Niyc supports coaches to grow 6 & 7- figure Coaching Businesses Online and her clients have generated over 22 million dollars in the last five years. Connect with Niyc: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/niycpidgeon Instagram https://www.instagram.com/niycpidge/ Twitter https://twitter.com/niycpidge YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/NiycPidgeon Connect With Susan: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world where everything is constantly changing, the one thing that remains constant is the need for authenticity. To create sustainable and fair exchange in business, we must first understand the value of authenticity. When we give and receive from a place of authenticity, we create something truly valuable. Let's talk about what authenticity means in the business world and how to create sustainable, fair exchange relationships with your customers, employees, and partners. Dr. John Demartini is considered one of the world's leading human behavior and leadership development authorities. He is the founder of the global education organization the Demartini Institute, which has over 72 courses on self-development, life mastery and leadership in its extensive curriculum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you keep the hustle alive when things seem to be going wrong, and you feel like giving up? In this interview, we talk about keeping the hustle alive in tough times. Burnout is a common issue for entrepreneurs, but it doesn't have to be that way. You can learn how to manage your time and energy to stay productive and focused even when things are tough. Watch this video for some great tips on how to remain resilient, find your inner strength, and get back in the game. Megan Huber is a Business Growth Strategist, empowering 6-figure established entrepreneurs to become 7-figure leaders and CEOs in a way that enhances their quality of life. As the former Director for an international coaching and online training company where she helped launch, develop, and run multi-million dollar coaching programs, Megna's business methodology incorporates timeless 7-figure strategic business growth principles combined with a relationship-based approach built on the stable foundation of trust, authenticity, and integrity. In a sea of coaches and online mentors who teach theory, Megan is highly focused on action, experience, implementation, and sustainable results. She's well-known for teaching from a place of living and being what she teaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In life, we all go through tough times. But it's how we react to those tough times that determines our success. So if you are looking for some inspiration, this interview is for you. Let's talk about how you can turn a crisis into an opportunity and why having a positive mentor in your life is crucial. A real estate and CRE technology investor, Jon Schultz has combined his passions for both real estate and technology. He is Co-Founder, and Managing Principal of Onyx Equities, LLC., with partner John Saraceno, Jr. Onyx has become one of the most diversified and active real estate investment, management, development, and property service organizations in the New York metro market. Jon leads investor capital-raising initiatives for the Onyx Phalanx Funds and strategic planning, real estate technology development, and overall investment strategy. As a serial blogger and authentic public speaker, Jon has helped foster a new culture of tech-savviness and awareness in commercial real estate. Sharing his thoughts and experiences in everything from mentorship to real estate technologies, Jon's weekly blogs and often outspoken social media feed, have landed him on numerous "Top Influencer" lists in both the real estate and CRE tech spaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you take an idea and turn it into a business? In this interview, Georgie Dorfman, founder of the All My Love brand, talked about her steps to get her business off the ground. These tips will help you validate your idea, create a plan, and find the right people to help make your dream a reality. Georgie is from Los Angeles but graduated in 2020 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the pandemic with a major in Retail & Consumer Behavior and two minors in Textile & Fashion Design and Business. She then worked in fashion for six months before working on her brand. She had worked for five years in the fashion industry at that point throughout her school years and summers in Los Angeles, Wisconsin, New York, and London. She had always known what she wanted to do, and starting All My Love a few months ago has been a dream come true. All My Love is a small business growing slowly. Throughout all her school and work experience, nothing has taught her more than actually starting her own company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the world of cryptocurrency, there's a new kind of token taking the scene by storm and is becoming some of the most sought-after in the world— Nonfungible Token (NFT). Why? Because they represent ownership of something special – digital assets that can represent real-world items. If you want to learn more about this exciting new trend, or if you're thinking about investing in NFTs, then this interview is for you. Gordon Bufton is a creator, humanitarian, and serial entrepreneur. He is the founder of Genius Creators, a conglomerate of companies connecting and empowering Genius Creators building the future. In addition, he is an award-winning speaker who has spoken worldwide in more than 120 venues. Bufton specializes in helping people connect to what is essential in their lives and business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the ethics of business? What is an ethical line? As our world becomes more and more technological, the line between ethical and unethical in business practices becomes blurrier. In this interview, we explore social media and technology ethics and ask whether it is ever okay to cross the line? Dr. Susan Liautaud is a leading international expert in ethics. She is the author of The Power of Ethics. Dr. Liautaud is the founder of The Ethics Incubator and Susan Liautaud & Associates Limited, a consultancy advising corporate, governmental, and non-profit leaders on ethics matters. Susan teaches cutting-edge ethics courses at Stanford University. She serves as Chair of Council of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and as Vice Chair-elect of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). She has been appointed to the UK Cabinet Office’s Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACoBA), to the Stanford HAI (Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence), and to the SAP’s AI Ethics Advisory Panel. Susan also serves on a number of other boards, including Pasteur Institute and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you build a brand that people trust? Henry Kaminski Jr. discusses the importance of asking better questions— not just about design but also about what you want your customers to feel when they interact with your product or service. This interview is for anyone developing a brand to stand out in the marketplace. Henry Kaminski Jr. is the founder of Unique Designz, a full-service design, branding, and digital marketing agency. He has worked with celebrities like Jon Bon Jovi and Fabio Viviani and Internet marketing experts. Henry is the host of the popular "Brand Doctor's Podcast." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is your vision for the future? Do you know where to begin? What if I told you it's not about where you are right now, but about where you want to be? Listen to this interview with Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco, performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker, visionary and thought leader, who believes that with enough encouragement from those around, you can achieve anything! Mike has been featured by Yahoo! Finance as one of the Top Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 and is on a mission to build people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might have experienced failures in the past, or maybe you've been told several times that "you can't." The truth is, all entrepreneurs face challenges when starting their businesses. In this interview, Jay Samit shares how to keep going despite setbacks and some of the most significant business ideas that have grown from adversity. Jay Samit is the former Independent Vice Chairman of Deloitte, a bestselling author and is recognized as one of the world's leading experts on disruption and innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you want to get into Real Estate Investing but don't know where to start? Well, this episode is for you! Learn the secrets from Mark Podolsky (AKA The Land Geek), the country's most trusted and foremost authority on buying and selling raw, undeveloped land. Understand how land is being treated as a commodity and what it means for you, find out where opportunities exist, and more. For almost two decades, Mark has been actively investing in real estate and raw land, and has completed over 5,000 unique transactions. Get Mark's free resource - www.thelandgeek.com/quickdeals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleep is essential, but how do you know if you're getting enough? Does it seem like your energy levels are just too low no matter how much sleep you get or what you do during the day? If so, then this video is for you! Dr. Michael Breus, a global expert on sleep and productivity, talked about how knowing your chronotype can enhance the quality of life for entrepreneurs. Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is one of only 168 psychologists in the world to have passed the Sleep Medical Speciality board without going to Medical School. Dr. Breus was recently named the Top Sleep Specialist in California by Reader's Digest, and one of the 10 most influential people in sleep. Dr. Breus is on the clinical advisory board of The Dr. Oz Show. Get Dr. Breus' book: Energize!: Go From Dragging Your Ass To Kicking Ass In 30 Days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to survive a crisis? Life is full of ups and downs, but how do you react when the bottom falls out? I’m talking about a diagnosis. I’m talking about injury. I’m talking about loss. In this interview, Josh Komen, a former athlete and a cancer survivor, shares his personal story of overcoming the odds to become an inspiration for everyone who has ever felt hopeless or lost in their own life. You will learn about pain, gratitude, and realization. In 2011, Josh was the number one 800m runner in New Zealand. Then the tables turned when he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia not once but twice. Over ten years, he would receive life-saving radiation and chemotherapy treatment, undergo Allogenic Stem Cell Transplant, Graft vs host disease, ten days on life support, and trigeminal neuralgia, which is the worst pain known to man, heart attacks and severe depression. Get Josh Komen's book, The Wind at My Back - https://joshkomen.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel you're doing everything correctly, but the money isn't coming in? There are several possible explanations for this. In this interview, Julie Foucht, a certified coach, business expert, and entrepreneur, discussed the factors that can keep us stuck in a cycle of lack and offered advice on breaking free! Julie teaches female coaches, teachers and healers who are frustrated with traditional marketing to build 6-figure businesses through the Art of Feminine Marketing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is franchising? How do I choose a franchise? What are the trends in franchising right now? If you are thinking about franchising as a business model or looking to buy a franchise, then this is the show for you! In this episode, Kim Daly, one of America's Top Franchise Consultant, shares her experience with franchises and provides some great advice for those interested in exploring the opportunity. As America's top franchise consultant, Kim Daly ("The Daly Coach") has inspired thousands of people to realize and follow their dreams of business ownership over the past two decades. Kim coaches her candidates to take control of their future and finances by strategically investing in a franchise brand that aligns with their unique goals. She commonly works with entrepreneurs, veterans, investors, and those in career transition. An avid marketer, Kim's growing YouTube channel features franchising advice, FAQs, mistakes to avoid, and enlightening interviews with powerful business leaders. Please subscribe for new franchising content shared multiple times a week at http://kimdaly.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if we could change lives? What if we could be the difference? In this interview, Mike shares his story in guiding and mentoring his class on their journey to becoming successful business owners. Watch this video for some inspiration that will help you find your why and be the difference in someone else's life. Mike Walker has been an educator at New Way Academy in Phoenix, AZ for the past 17 years. He has served as a teacher, coach, mentor and principal for his students and loves what he does. Mike started a High School Business and Entrepreneurship program at the school in 2018, and his latest class has successfully launched a business, B The Difference. This young company was created to bring positivity into daily interactions based on the reminders on their shirts, hoodies and hats. Mike is guiding and mentoring this class (and co-workers) as they navigate the journey of entrepreneurship. WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS https://www.facebook.com/bthedifferenceaz https://www.instagram.com/bthedifferenceaz/ https://www.bthedifference.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman has practiced for over 30 years in the Beverly Hills area and is known as the 'America's Dentist.' He has transformed the smiles of celebrities such as Katy Perry, Usher, Anthony Hopkins, Hugh Jackman, Jessica Simpson, Mark Wahlberg and Eva Longoria, among many others. In this interview, Dr. Dorfman shares life lessons that have guided him to pursue success and happiness. In addition, Dorfman discusses how believing in yourself can change your life, how to recognize and capitalize on opportunities, and the value of giving back. Dr. Bill is the founder of the non-profit LEAP Foundation. LEAP is a week-long motivational/leadership program taught at UCLA every summer to more than 400 students between 15-25+. More than just a dentist, Dr. Bill Dorfman is an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, TV personality, health and fitness enthusiast, proud father of 3 daughters, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how some people can withstand intense pressure and still maintain their composure? Captain Plumb survived nearly six years of torture as a POW after being shot down over Hanoi five days before his deployment was to end. In this interview, he shares how self-discipline, self-control, and the ability to forgive were integral parts of his survival and future success. Plumb believes that everyone has the choice whether they succeed, fail or become a victim of circumstances, no matter where they might be. Captain Charlie Plumb is one of the most sought-after achievement speakers of his time. His insights on how to cope with the difficulties and the opportunities in life have a positive impact on those who hear his message, those who read his books, and those who come to know him as a friend. Since his return home, more than 5,000 audiences in nearly every industry have been spellbound as fighter pilot keynote speaker Captain Charlie Plumb shares his story and the lessons he learned from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People do business with people they know and like. To gain prospects' and clients' trust, we must first understand how our actions affect their perceptions of us as individuals and service providers (problem solvers). Ari Galper discusses his sales strategy, encouraging business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals to be honest when selling and the importance of building strong client relationships. If you want to improve your sales cycle performance, this is the interview for you. Ari Galper is the World's #1 Authority on Trust-Based Selling and is the creator of Unlock the Game®, a completely new revolutionary sales approach that upends the way we think about selling today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Divine, a Navy Seal Commander, explains how he overcame a plane crash and trauma from his military service to build a successful business. In addition, he shares lessons on post-traumatic growth, burnout prevention, and survivor guilt. Mark Divine is an entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, philanthropist, and one of the world’s top leadership and coaching experts. Divine believes that any individual, team, or company can unlock 20X performance with the right tools and training. His company, Unbeatable Mind, helps millions of people achieve their full potential in life and business through their free training resources and advanced training programs for leaders, corporate teams, coaching professionals, and high-achieving individuals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations of a new business. But what are some of the factors that contribute to business growth? Discover how a small company grew into a global software company by focusing on one big idea: making accounting simple. What is the secret? "We've always focused on one big problem," Mike McDerment says. Mike is the Executive Chair and Co-Founder of FreshBooks, the leading cloud accounting software designed specifically for freelancers and growing service-based business owners. Mike spent 3.5 years growing FreshBooks from his parent's basement after becoming frustrated after accidentally saving over an invoice. As a result, over 24 million people have used the service since its inception in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Nelson Tessler shares his origin story and how he overcame devastating obstacles to shift his mindset and inspire others to strive for success. It can be shattering having negative self-talk. It can also be difficult not knowing how to move forward or where to go next. The truth is that there are so many more possibilities than we realize. Nelson L. Tressler is the Founder and CEO of IGOTSMARTER, a goal-achievement program created to help people succeed in every aspect of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many misconceptions regarding how to give a good presentation. AlexAnndra Ontra outlines three effective presentation tactics and how crucial these components are to getting your message out and compelling people to take action. AlexAnndra is changing the way the enterprise world thinks about its most undervalued asset — the presentation. As President and co-founder of Shufflrr, AlexAnndra is blazing a trail in the new discipline of presentation management. The technology she’s created is already powering the presentation strategies of companies like Starbucks, Royal Caribbean, and NASA, helping them save millions by transforming humble PowerPoint slides into invaluable PR assets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you are a start-up, how do you lay a solid foundation for your business? Consider how you feel when you're starting something new and exciting, but there's much uncertainty involved. If that describes you, then this is the show for you. In today's interview, Susan talks to Alicia Butler Pierre about how a well-built infrastructure is essential for growing a successful business. Alicia Butler Pierre is the CEO of Equilibria, Inc., a 16-year-old operations management firm. She specializes in increasing bandwidth for fast-growing organizations via business infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the most prevalent personality traits that lead to business failure? Susan discusses confirmation bias, behaviour modification, and core competencies with Robert Cappuccio in this amazing episode. Robert Cappuccio is a well-known motivational speaker, author, and behaviour change coach. He was born with a severe facial deformity and was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome when he was nine years old. Robert redirected his focus after experiencing a massive life shift and discovering his miracle, to affect positive change in the lives of others through his coaching. This show will inspire you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Hirsh, founder and CEO of Hirsh Marketing, discusses how to create and maintain a brand and reputation. Emily and Susan talk about what it takes to be an entrepreneur in today's changing world, including being transparent with customers, solving problems for and with them, building a team, and balancing work and personal life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years Matthew Ferry has been the success coach to royalty, billionaires, and high octane entrepreneurs. He has helped them navigate self-sabotage in order to live in a place of greater joy and fulfillment. He was also Susan's personal coach for five years and she credits him with helping her step into a new level of achievement. In this episode, you will learn how to torch negative self-talk, find greater fulfillment, and deal with your own drunk monkey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bottom line is this - if you want to be inspired, learn how to gracefully deal with critics, and become motivated to take action, you need to meet Luke. In this episode, Susan interviews this young phenom who is building a significant business and YouTube following in a space that is void of his peers. Susan declares that this is one of the most inspiring episodes of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices