Raw and Real Entrepreneurship®

Just as the world entered lockdown, Tiffanee Cook was operating two health clubs. Suddenly faced with having to close her businesses, Tiffanee was left to ponder what to do with her life. Out of her newfound circumstances, she created one of the hottest podcasts in the world and started receiving paid sponsors in month number two. In this episode, you will learn resilience, how to adapt to your circumstances, and what it takes to literally roll with the punches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Jorge Purgly. Jorge went on vacation to a new country where he barely spoke the language and decided that he somehow wanted to stay. His first job was as an assistant janitor where he mopped floors and cleaned toilets. Jorge held onto his dream of becoming an entrepreneur and after almost a decade of learning how to be world-class at what most would consider trivial, he founded several successful ventures. This episode will inspire you to be the best at where you are, have the courage to pursue your dreams, and ultimately learn to see the joy even in sorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most successful businesses are ones that people love, and who doesn't have a hobby? Join me this week as I interview Diana Frerick about how she was able to turn her pastime into an iconic multi-million dollar business years ago. She also shares what technology would have made it easier for today's entrepreneurs like herself back then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might think your business is too small to use NDA's (non-disclosure agreements) however this episode will expand your mind in terms of why you should be using NDA's in your everyday business. In this episode, Susan shares why you need to use NDA's, basic facts about NDA's, and shares a story about someone who didn't heed Susan's advice and had an employee steal her database. Raw and Real Entrepreneurship is about tackling the basic realities of business so you can go out there and create something incredible. (Audio version from The Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Show (Released July 7, 2021 - Youtube)) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all get stuck in business and when that happens it is easy to feel apathy. We got into business to create results, make a difference, and be our own boss. Our businesses demand that we show up as our best selves. In this episode, entrepreneur, trainer, investor, and best-selling author, Susan Sly, shares her tips for getting yourself out of an entrepreneurial rut. (Audio version from The Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Show (Released June 30, 2021 - Youtube)) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is it you want in your business? Are you generating enough sales, funding, and new clients? Many people quit because fear of asking is keeping them from achieving their goals. Join Susan to learn the secrets to becoming a master asker. (Audio version of The Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Show (Released June 16, 2021 - Youtube)) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine Gray is a film producer, TedX speaker, podcast host, and founder of She Angels which seeks to help women founders get their businesses funded. In a world where only 2.5 percent of women-led pitches get funded, Catherine is using her platform to change that. In this episode, you will meet a woman who is on a mission to change the world. As we celebrate Pride Month, you will also learn how Catherine shifted the optics on issues like same-sex marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this raw and real entrepreneurship episode, Susan interviews Christopher Salem - executive coach, keynote speaker, and corporate trainer. Today, Christopher is an award-winning author and has worked on projects with NY Times best-selling author, Jack Canfield however all of his success comes on the heels of a 12-year battle with drug and alcohol addiction. In this episode, Susan and Christopher discuss why entrepreneurs self-sabotage and what they can do to shift their behaviors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this 'how they did it' episode, you will meet Blake York. Blake was a full-time nurse, doing his master's degree, and became a single dad. Operating on 2-3 hours of sleep at a time, Blake managed to lay the foundation for his dream business. Today, he is the owner of a successful medspa and living the life he architechted in the most challenging of times. In this episode, you will get the raw and real tips on how to transition from a full-time job to becoming a full-time entrepreneur and definitely leave inspired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Spiers founded the New P&L Institute which is dedicated to amplifying entrepreneurial results. After achieving success, and losing a business and then having another business implode, Paul decided that there had to be something he was missing. After some serious introspection, he made a series of life-changing decisions that have led him to experience more joy, fulfilment, and results than ever before. In this episode, Susan and Paul discuss the entrepreneurial reality check, how to torch excuses, and dive into why entrepreneurs fail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A significant number of customers will look at the social media profile of a business before making a purchase decision. Is your social media on point? Are you converting? Is it easy for your potential customers to find you? In this episode, social media expert, Avery Sly, shares the 5 biggest mistakes business owners make on social and what to do about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing up in rural Arizona in a trailer park, Krisstina Wise knew that she wanted more. Deciding that her surroundings were not going to dictate her destiny. Through a series of decisions, and almost losing her life, Krisstina went onto become one of the top 100 most influential real estate leaders in the country, amassing a significant amount of income, be recognized by Apple, Evernote, and featured in USA Today, all while dedicating her time to teaching others how to master money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Du Plessis is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and worked her way to becoming one of the top producers in her field before leaving to devote her life to helping people master their priorities and master their lives. She has appeared on Good Morning America, Sirius XM, Voice America, and been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. In this episode you will learn the secret to getting more done in less time, stop struggling, and get greater results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Crowley is the OG of podcasting with over 20 million downloads. He is the king of simplicity and in this episode you will learn how to start your podcast right now and get your message to the world. No studio? No worries! Sam teaches you how to podcast from your car. Sam has worked with Tony Robbins, Les Brown, and many others to help them get their messages out. His show is called Everyday a Saturday and yes, he records it from his car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sammy De La O was the ultimate NYC and Hollywood success story working with celebrities such as Amaury Nolasco and Allen Maldonado, and working with talented artists such as Tracy Morgan, Tiffany Haddish, Zoe Kravitz, Forest Whitaker, and Yara Shahidi. During COVID, Sammy asked herself if she could have it all - could she still work in Hollywood but not be in Hollywood? She packed her bags for Bali even though she had never been there. In this episode, you will learn from the FEARLESS author how to have the courage to do just about anything and literally create life on your own terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have a job that you either mildly like or can't stand and want to leave your salary and benefits to go full-time as an entrepreneur however you are terrified. How do you get the courage to leave that security and go out and live your dreams? In this episode, Susan interviews Jordan Mendoza, host of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, entrepreneur, and father of five. Jordan gives his advice for pursuing your dreams and taking your part-time venture into a full-time reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Jordan is one of the top cyber security experts on the planet and he is on a mission to protect us all from the bad guys lurking out there on the dark web waiting to pray on innocent victims. Rick has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, the CW, and spoken for many Fortune 100 companies. In this episode, Susan and Rick talk about the common sense things people can do to protect themselves and why they should take action now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eli Marcus has worked with huge celebrities such Michael Jackson and NY Times best selling authors and highly successful speakers like Les Brown, Mark Victor Hansen, and Iyanla Vanzant. From immersion in the world of entertainment to motivational speaking, Marcus has learned from the best and used these techniques to transform his own life the lives of his clients. If you want to be successful, you have to motivate yourself and in this episode, you will learn how to do it even on the days when you don't feel like it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Horsager is considered the global leader in trust. He consults to Fortune 100 companies as well as governments on how they can use trust to create more profit and productivity. Regardless of the type of business you are in, trust is a tool to create better connections, close more sales, build better brands, and ultimately grow your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colleen Biggs spent years in Corporate America questioning whether or not there was more to her life than the gruelling days and weekends of work. After leaving, she decided to spend her career coaching leaders to success. In this episode you will get simple tips on how to coach yourself and show up daily as the best version of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Lorraine Dallmeier - a woman on a mission to help thousands of people all over the world start their own natural beauty businesses online. Lorraine is the award-winning CEO of Formula Botanica - an online cosmetic formulation which has trained over 10,000 organic cosmetic formulators and indie beauty entrepreneurs in 160 countries. If you are looking for fresh ideas or even have a passion for the beauty industry and thinking of starting a side hustle, this is the episode for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Todisco bottomed out selling and using drugs before enlisting in the Navy. After his baby daughter died in his arms, he knew that he had to turn his pain into purpose. Today, Jesse is a successful entrepreneur, host of the Jesse Tee Show, and founder of 46 & 2 Wealth Partners, a firm that teaches people how to find 'holistic' wealth. This is the show for you if you have gone through tragedy, are looking for the energy and discipline to move forward, or simply searching inspiration. Jesse brings all of this and more in this powerful interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Decker is a bonafide genius. In college, he entered 'hack-a-thons' where his coding skills often led him to victory. Attracting the attention of a new startup, he was offered to come help with the only compensation being pizza and Redbull. He jumped at the opportunity. That startup became wildly successful and Chris found himself consumed with the wrong things. After a series of events led him literally getting saved, he went on to found two other successful tech startups, compete a 1/2 Ironman, and start his own podcast where is mission is to help liberate others from their addictions. This show will inspire you to take a good, hard look in the mirror and ask yourself if you are working hard for the right reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Moore was burned out for over two years as he fought to get his company acquired. He knew that there had to be a better way. Slowly and surely, he began to make some life changes and lead a more balanced life. After he, and his 3 co-founders, sold their company for $325 million, William decided to dedicate his life to helping others find more joy. In this interview, you will hear how this once depressed college student became a successful startup founder and eventually man on a mission to help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Steiner is a best selling author, entrepreneur, and a true comeback story. At age 11, Steiner's family was on food stamps. He decided to go out and hustle to support his single mom and his siblings. That work ethic hasn't shifted in the last 50 years as Steiner has made a name for himself in business. In this episode, you will be inspired by Steiner's grit and tenacity. You will also learn how to level up even when you don't feel like it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Shurr has conducted thousands of hypnotherapy sessions, is an expert at coaching CEO's and founders on mindset, and has a passion for helping people grow their belief. In this episode, Tim shares why people struggle with belief and what they can to do improve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Lee Dumas, or JLD, served in the military, dabbled in law school, and then made the bold decision to become the world's foremost expert on the habits of entrepreneurs. He has interviewed over 3,000 of the top business minds on the planet including Tony Robbins, Elon Musk, and more. In this episode, you will learn what it takes to succeed and what qualities are required to crush it in entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca Zung was voted as the number one attorney in America. She has appeared on ABC News, CBS, and many more. Zung's genius is helping her clients negotiate with the most challenging of individuals - narcissists. If you are going through a relationship crisis, entangled in a tough business situation, or simply require more tools for your success toolbox, this episode will help you learn how to negotiate your way to the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get married in The Vatican? Throw a dinner party at the feet of Michael Angelo's David? Nothing is impossible for Steve Sims who spent 30 years making the dreams of billionaires come true. Sims started his career as a nightclub bouncer and discovered he had a very specific skill set that quickly made him extremely appealing to the wealthy. In this episode you will discover how Sims turned a personality trait, one that we can all easily access, into a lucrative career with a client list that included Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Sir. Elton John, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Rob Moore - host of the Disruptive Entrepreneur and a disruptor himself. As a pub employee in his family business Rob dreamed of doing more. A startling incident shook his world and in five years he went from broke to multi-millionaire. This episode will inspire you to be more and do more with your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaddai Garzon started her online cosmetics company at age 11. Her life philosophy is that yes - you will have detractors however you have to keep on going and think about the outcome. This fearless young woman is on a mission to grow her business and eventually attend MIT. You will love how inspiring Shaddai is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Hawman, and his family have endured cancer, losing their home in a natural disaster, and many other life events that would have crushed anyone's spirits. Danny, however, has used the power of gratitude to not only survive these challenges but to thrive through them. As an entrepreneur, team leader, and author, Danny shares his strategies on how to thrive through the tough times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lori Harder is a fitness influencer, best-selling author, and now founder of Lite Pink - a startup in the beverage space. What many people do not know is that 14 years ago, Lori was over $300k in debt. In this interview Lori shares the grit, mindset, and habits that helped her build 3 X 7 figure businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mae Karwowski has been connecting influencers to brands for a decade and she knows what it takes to become a true influencer. One of the most interesting things about this interview is discovering that influencer demand and culture is ripe for those in the 50 plus sector! Regardless of your age and your business, this is a must-listen to episode to learn the applicable strategies to grow your brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and hypothyroid, Emily Hochman decided enough was enough. She had gone from diet to diet and made the bold decision to heal her body using proven techniques. This led to an obsession about an idea that she knew needed to turn into a business. Wellory, a VC backed, NY based company was born. Today, Wellory has a base of 600 nutritionists and dieticians who work with clients creating custom nutrition plans. Emily has been featured in Forbes, Medium, and more. What you will get from this interview is the courage to take an idea to inception, how to structure your day, and most importantly the inspiration to grow and scale your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea Lake is one of the O.G. online marketers, founding her first online t-shirt company in the late nineties. Today she is sought out by top business schools such as Harvard to help people understand what it takes to be successful as an entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Susan interviews Deb Erickson, a field leader turned ambassador for women all over the world. Deb has built a successful training company dedicated to helping women overcome the limiting beliefs that hold them back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In life and business, we will never get what we want if we do not ask. In this episode, Mark Victor Hansen, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul which has sold 500 million copies, and his wife Crystal, share the 7 blocks to asking and give insight on how we can overcome them. This is a powerful episode for anyone wanting to break free from the feeling that they are stuck and take their results to a new level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet DeBlair Tate, a First Sargent Instructor in the US Air Force, fitness coach, and founder of 8Figured - a clothing brand which inspires people to accept who they are. In this episode, DeBlair shares her biggest life lessons and how she manages her time. You will absolutely be inspired by her level of focus. DeBlair is proof positive that we can build a side hustle while maintaining a full-time career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avery Sly, (drivewithaves on Tik Tok) joins Susan to give her tips for growing a Tik Tok presence as a beginner to the platform. Avery has successfully built a following of over 400k in just over a year on Tik Tok and currently manages several pages for clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Soto is the founder of Inbound Marketing, a premier agency dedicated to helping authors, speakers, and business owners crush their funnels. His current LinkedIn show is getting thousands of LIVE views and in this episode, he shares the tips for how to get your own LinkedIn Lives generating brand presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With so many people working from home and searching for ideas to generate extra revenue online, Susan interviews The Queen of Online Marketing Ideas, Diana Frerick. In this episode, you will learn several ideas for making some extra money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To be successful in business, you must have resilience. It is easier said than done, especially on the tough days. In this episode, Susan interviews the cofounder of the multi-billion dollar nutritional company, Isagenix, Kathy Coover. Kathy provides her best tips for helping you become resilient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you dreaming of a side hustle? Are you ready to fire your boss? Perhaps you have been thinking of adding another business to your portfolio. In this episode, Susan interviews entrepreneur extraordinaire and top 5 podcaster, Sean Castrina. Sean shares his no-nonsense tips on how you can turn your skills into something that pays your bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Susan and Geared Social Founder, Kieran O'Brien talk about 5 free hacks that you can use to grow your followers on Instagram and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With so many parents working from home, stress levels for families are on the rise. In business, and life, we can often become so focused on work that our children take a backseat. The pandemic has brought many families home more but that doesn’t mean that there is less stress. The opposite is true, many children are not getting enough exercise, getting the social interaction they need, and not eating properly. In this episode, Susan interviews Dr. Sue McCreadie, MD and board certified pediatrician on her tips for helping working parents navigate the stress of the ‘new normal'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you procrastinate on looking for new customers and clients because you have a fear of rejection? In this episode, Susan interviews the founder of Rankmakers, Ray Higdon. Ray has been training legions of direct sales professionals for years. He has shared the stage with Gary Vee, Tony Robbins, and more. Susan and Ray discuss daily action, getting your head on straight, how to have posture, and shifting how you think about sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is part 2 of our amazing interview with Jeremy Ryan Slate. Podcasting is an inexpensive way to get your message to the world. In this episode, Susan interviews podcast brand expert, Jeremy Ryan Slate on how to start your podcast, creating your content schedule, and getting your message to the world. Be sure to catch part 1 of this amazing interview at episode 180. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcasting is an inexpensive way to get your message to the world. In this episode, Susan interviews podcast brand expert, Jeremy Ryan Slate on how to start your podcast, creating your content schedule, and getting your message to the world. Be sure to listen to the second half of Jeremy's interview in episode 181. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you been thinking about writing a book? Are you looking for the tactics on how to go from idea to becoming a number one best-seller in less than 90 days? In this episode, Susan interviews best-selling author Jessica Leichtweisz. Jessica shares the step-by-step of how to take your idea, turn it into a book, leverage other people's talents, and take it to number one without spending any money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices