Leslie Embry, Owner of The Blowout Co and Kanga Co. shares how to be brave and jump into the world of entrepreneurs, gaining knowledge through experience and knowing that success is sometimes in the small details. Mention this podcast at your next blowout at any of Blowout Co’s 4 locations for 15% off your service and use the code PROFFITT15% at checkout at thekangaco.com
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Stacey Brown Randall, Author, Podcast Host & Chief Referral Ninja of Growth by Referrals shares how to generate referrals without asking for them. Take away the two pieces a referral must have to be a referral, how referrals fit with your prospecting and marketing plan and the number one starting point for generating more referrals. Ready to find out if you are a referral ninja? Take the quiz at this link staceybrownrandall.com/quiz.
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Lauren Pawell, Founder and Owner of Bixa Media shares Growing Your Business Online through lead nurturing, lead qualification and lead generation. Take away the best way to qualify your leads, track your marketing efforts and how to know when it’s time for a website over haul. Schedule a Free strategy session with Lauren through our exclusive business unveiled link! Visit bixamedia.com/angelaproffitt for this offer!
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Jon’ll Boyd, Jon’ll Boyd, Chief Event Officer of Completely Yours Events and Founder of The Planners Suite shares the formula for quality over quantity, navigating conversations and saying no, and shifting your mindset. You’ll never know how it feels, unless you start. You’ll never do the impossible unless you finish!
Joanna Adam, Wedding Design Artist and Founder of Concept Wedding Designs shares how bespoke visuals and services add value to your business experience, keeping up with ever changing technology and choosing a design that will align with your brand. By adding unique and creative design elements your business will stand out from the crowd. A picture paints a thousand words!
Alisha Chadee, Owner and Lead Designer of Whim Event Planning and Design, also known as “The Bride Whisperer” shares why investing in the small details matters big time to clients, the importance of setting boundaries with your clients (hint: they’ll love you even more of it) and the tools that have helped Alisha go from frazzled to productive!
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Founder of Uncle Classic Barbershop, Amy Tanksley shares the myth vs. the reality of starting a business and seeing it through to a success. Amy uncovers the importance of leading with humility and honesty, understanding that it is okay to fail and failure is important for growth. No one has it all figured out, all you can do is keep learning and keep going!
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Professional drummer and Founder of CRASH Entertainment, Rich Redmond shares his experience as a musician, author, speaker, actor, podcast host and educator. Through various mediums Rich has become a leading innovator in his field and supercharged the professional and personal lives of many aspiring musicians and business owners through his “CRASH Course For Success”.
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Ginger Jones, Founder & CEO of Jones Therapy Services shares an inside look into her journey of establishing a successful therapy business, the evolution and growth of the business, how she has taken what she has learned and pivoted to create a personal brand and become a thought leader in her field. By doing this she encourages and teaches practice owners like herself to become the best version of themselves and create an environment and a team that changes lives through their core values.
In this episode the A-Team shares an exclusive behind the scenes look into a large production wedding where GSD levels were in high gear! Are you a GSD Leader? We discuss our favorite experiences and tips to help you elevate your business!
In this episode, Angela, Amanda and Aja discuss:
*Experiences that make you say “Bless your heart”
*Real life travel experiences and how the AP Team dealt with them
*Best communication practices
Key Takeaways:
*Always be kind and respectful as you represent your business
*Be a Team Player
*Honesty is the best policy
In this episode, Angela, Amanda and Aja discuss:
*Tips when traveling for business
*Real life travel experiences and how the AP Team dealt with them
*Best communication practices
Key Takeaways:
*Expect the unexpected
*Communication is key
*Embrace new experiences
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In this episode, Angela, Amanda and Aja discuss:
*Jaw dropping team moments
*Real life event experiences and how the AP Team dealt with them
*Best communication practices
Key Takeaways:
*Expect the unexpected
*Communicate, communicate, COMMUNICATE!
*Always be an advocate for your team
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In this episode, Angela, Amanda and Aja discuss:
*Jaw dropping guest moments
*Real life event experiences and how the AP Team dealt with them
*Best process and communication practices
Key Takeaways:
*Expect the unexpected
*You can plan and keep a certain level of control but sometimes things happen that are out of your control
*When in a challenging situation your reaction defines the success of your solution
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In this episode, Angela, Amanda and Aja discuss:
*Situations of being blind sided and how the situation was resolved
*Friendors vs. Professionals
*Best communication practices
Key Takeaways:
*Working together as a team is your most valuable tool
*Expect the unexpected
*Things won’t always be perfect, and when things don’t go as planned your reaction is what will stand out overall
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In this episode, Angela and Jay discuss:
*The innovative ideas that can elevate your business
*Staying true to yourself and knowing that you can’t be everything to everyone
*How to stay calm in challenging situations
Key takeaways:
*Know when to say when
*It’s okay to say no
*Panic is not your friend
“Your value does not decrease based on someone else’s inability to see your worth” - Jay Qualls
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In this episode, Angela and Gary discuss:
*Why so many of us know what we need to do to get better results, but can’t get ourselves to do it.
*Why cleaning out your emotional hard drive will lead you to more success and freedom.
*Why so many of us feel ‘stuck’ in our routines and can’t get off the wheel that keeps us from moving forward.
Key takeaways:
*You cannot become successful without accepting rejection
*How and why it is important to be emotionally conscious
*TEAR: Thought. Emotion. Action. Result.
“Positive thinking, alone, is like spray paint on rust...it doesn’t last long. You need to have tools and strategies that help you take massive action toward your goals.” - Gary Coxe
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In this episode, Angela and Curry discuss:
*How being the first recipient of the #AngelaSOS contest changed Curry’s business
*The experiences Angela shared with Curry to elevate her business.
*The amazing things to come for Curry & Co. Events, LLC
Key takeaways:
*New launches
*Even when it’s challenging you have to keep going
*A little change makes a big difference
“It’s about the overall experience.” - Curry McDaniel
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In this episode, Angela and Elly discuss:
*Being unapologetic about who and what your brand stands for
*Identifying who is your tribe who isn’t (both audience wise and network wise)
*Roadblocks Elly faced as a young entrepreneur and how she tackled them
Key takeaways:
*Form a network
*Talk to your audience
*Don’t listen to all the hate
“Jump in - try everything and anything… see what sticks!” - Elly Gheno
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In this episode, Angela and Staci discuss:
*Why to focus on the relationship and not the “Deal”
*How to “give to get”
*Attracting people with your integrity
Key takeaways:
*Relationships over transactions
*It is ok to give some things away for free
*A no today may very well be a yes tomorrow
“The time to perfect your business is not when things are going wrong, it’s while things are going right” - Staci Wolff
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In this episode, Angela and Liz discuss:
*How Liz built her business from a Twitter account.
*The power and importance of becoming a “thought leader” for your business.
*How Liz used her own events to drive new revenue and build her influence.
Key takeaways:
*Building a genuine audience on social media gives you a platform you can monetize.
*Authenticity is key - you have to know who you are before you can share it with others.
*Having a strong brand and defined niche gives you new opportunities to monetize your expertise.
Take your business from something that exists to something that works for you. - Liz King Caruso
If you’re ready to be respected for your expertise and want to watch your business multiply, check out Liz’s Ignite consulting program at lizkingevents.com/ignite!
In this episode, Angela and Keith discuss:
*The benefits of chat bots and live chat
*Split testing to market more successfully to your audience
*Working on your business vs. working in your business
Key Takeaways:
*Pay attention to the world and adapt your business to it
*Efficient and quality client connection
*How to keep everyone on the same page as your business grows
“It takes work and communication to get it right.” - Keith Phillips
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Being a Fearless Business Owner with Kathryn Porritt
In this episode, Angela and Kathryn discuss:
*The importance of connecting with a consultant for your business
*What is a sales funnel?
*Defining your target market
Key Takeaways:
*Marketing should make your business more simple not more complex
*Know who you are selling to and be confident in what you are marketing
*Bring someone in to detect the blindspots in your business
“Business really should be simple” - Kathryn Porritt
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Check out Business Bravery at https://businessbravery.com/angelaproffitt
In this episode, Angela and Jacob discuss:
*At what point to define yourself as a creative
*The evolution and growth of business
*Pushing yourself out of the norm so your creativity can thrive
Key Takeaways:
*Think outside of the box and find your uniqueness
*Get comfortable being uncomfortable
*If you’re going to do something, do it in a unique, passionate way and to help people
“Do your best every single time” - Jacob Towe
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In this episode, Angela and Kelly discuss:
*Why different is better than better
*How knowing your ONLY-NESS will convert more sales
*What specifically makes your “brand” relevant
Key takeaways:
*Learn how to uncover the things that make you remarkable
*How you can influence others’ perception of you and your biz
*The power of 3: Image + Voice + Promise
“Be a chess player in a world of checkers.” - Kelly Lucente