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This is a clip from Influencer Marketing : Branding Is Everything - Episode #256 w/ Pretty VeeVeena Excell, A.K.A. “Pretty Vee “ has seen the trifecta of integrity, authenticity, and unhindered creativity create the life of her dreams! After graduating college she worked jobs in retail, radio, and administration and eventually tapped into her gift : influencing others through her gift of comedic genius, authentic connection, and building relationships. From the world of MTV’s Wild N’ Out , to partnerships with Bellaire Brands and City Trends, she is blazing a trail of success the right way and she’s here to share parts of the blueprint here on the Social Proof Podcast! In this episode we’ll unpack : Talent VS. Grind In Business and Life : The importance of knowing how to work your craft consistently and marry it with a “never give up “ approach to everything you do. Collaborations and Brand Deals : How she has been able to work with superstars like Da Baby, Nick Cannon, and others while also building a reputa

This is a clip from A Recession Warning For Entrepreneurs - Episode #255 w/ David & DonniIs a recession looming? How do we prepare for a potential downturn in the economy? Quite candidly, for many of us , this may be oIs a recession looming? How do we prepare for a potential downturn in the economy? Quite candidly, for many of us , this may be our first experience of navigating through economic conditions we haven’t seen as entrepreneurs. In this historically important episode we’ll discuss :- Are Recessions Natural or Manufactured ? How do we grapple with the potential “powers that be” vs. a more natural economic cycle as an explanation for what happens during this period.- Preparing, Being Optimistic, and Moving Strategically As An Entrepreneur : How do you take action NOW for what is potentially to come without panicking, overleveraging, or stopping your momentum.- Recession Proofing Your Finances : How do you eliminate more debt, make your dollar stretch, and find ways to bring in more income?The Powe

Veena Excell, A.K.A. “Pretty Vee “ has seen the trifecta of integrity, authenticity, and unhindered creativity create the life of her dreams! After graduating college she worked jobs in retail, radio, and administration and eventually tapped into her gift : influencing others through her gift of comedic genius, authentic connection, and building relationships. From the world of MTV’s Wild N’ Out , to partnerships with Bellaire Brands and City Trends, she is blazing a trail of success the right way and she’s here to share parts of the blueprint here on the Social Proof Podcast! In this episode we’ll unpack : Talent VS. Grind In Business and Life : The importance of knowing how to work your craft consistently and marry it with a “never give up “ approach to everything you do. Collaborations and Brand Deals : How she has been able to work with superstars like Da Baby, Nick Cannon, and others while also building a reputation as a woman of integrity, business acumen, and value. Social Media Influence : What the tr

This is a clip from Influencer Marketing : Branding Is Everything - Episode #256 w/ Pretty VeeConnect with Vena A.K.A. Pretty Vee On I.G. - https://www.instagram.com/yesimprettyveeJoin David’s Morning Meetuphttp://www.themorningmeetup.com⁣*** Grab the Podcast EBOOK

This is a cip from A Recession Warning For Entrepreneurs - Episode #255 w/ David & DonniIs a recession looming? How do we prepare for a potential downturn in the economy? Quite candidly, for many of us , this may be oIs a recession looming? How do we prepare for a potential downturn in the economy? Quite candidly, for many of us , this may be our first experience of navigating through economic conditions we haven’t seen as entrepreneurs. In this historically important episode we’ll discuss : - Are Recessions Natural or Manufactured ? How do we grapple with the potential “powers that be” vs. a more natural economic cycle as an explanation for what happens during this period. - Preparing, Being Optimistic, and Moving Strategically As An Entrepreneur : How do you take action NOW for what is potentially to come without panicking, overleveraging, or stopping your momentum. - Recession Proofing Your Finances : How do you eliminate more debt, make your dollar stretch, and find ways to bring in more income? -The

This is a clip from Parenting as an Entrepreneur - Episode #253 w/ Social Proof 7Is your business your baby? How do you work through the needs of your family and the demands of your budding enterprise? Building a business , investing in your children as a parent, and contributing to the well-being and provision for your family is a challenge . In this very special episode of the Social Proof 7 we sit down with : Jeremy Anderson, Andrea Hamilton, Mike Humes, Jasmine Womack, Ramon Tookes, and Kendra Stephan to unpack the world of the parental/ entrepreneur conundrum. We’ll discuss : - Parenting Styles and Healing From Trauma : Taking ownership of our journey to learn from the past, invest in the present, and plan for the future while we are raising our children. - Discipline and Positive Reinforcement : Drawing the line between instilling discipline and self control in our children through physical consequence and verbal praise rooted in emotional intelligence. - Doing Business WITH Your Children : Navigating t

Is a recession looming? How do we prepare for a potential downturn in the economy? Quite candidly, for many of us , this may be our first experience of navigating through economic conditions we haven’t seen as entrepreneurs. In this historically imporant episode we’ll discuss : Are Recessions Natural or Manufactured ? How do we grapple with the potential “powers that be” vs. a more natural economic cycle as an explanation for what happens during this period. Preparing, Being Optimistic, and Moving Strategically As An Entrepreneur : How do you take action NOW for what is potentially to come without panicking, overleveraging, or stopping your momentum. Recession Proofing Your Finances : How do you eliminate more debt, make your dollar stretch, and find ways to bring in more income? The Power of Networking, Collaboration, and Investing Into Your Mental Health : Our ability to tap into our “people resources” and add value to the circles we are privileged to be a part of. And so much more!Join David’s Morning Meet

This is a clip from Big Problems Pay The Most - Episode #254 w/ Naveen JainNaveen Jain is on a mission to “make illness optional” and has a story that is rooted in starting from less than ideal conditions in India to ascending to America’s elite class of businessmen. With a net worth in the nine figures he believes that is a result of solving big problems and maintaining a spirit of curiosity, humility, and innovation. In this episode we dive into his story, the creation of his company Viome, and will unpack gems like : - Passion Vs. Obsession In Life : Why those who find the greatest levels of success operate from a place of obsession and why passion is more congruent with hobbyists. - The 3 Question Filter : Why this? Why now? Why me? : answering these questions are able to uncover if your current idea will make it to being put in motion as a living, breathing operation. - Vision and Evolution As An Entrepreneur : Why our ability to paint a picture of where we are going and who we will be supersedes our ne

This is a clip from Innovation & Execution - Episode #252 w/ David & DonniGreat companies and movements ALWAYS seek to innovate, push the limits, and risk to become great. Working through the process of taking what is in your mind and making it tangible is what distinguishes the elite in business culture from the pack. In this episode we dive into : - Marrying Innovation and Execution : How to take your best ideas and put them into action VS. talking and planning yourself out of moving forward. - Qualifying Your Decisions : Working through your decision making process so that you don’t make hasty, un- calculated, and fear-driven decisions. - Pricing and The Scale Of Demand : Being honest, doing a self-assessment, and tapping in negotiation as it relates to offering your service, time, and mental energy to the marketplace. - The Power Of The Purple Cow : Creating a wow factor in your business that sets you apart from the competition. - Opportunity Cost and Strategic Partnerships : Navigating the dynami

Naveen Jain is on a mission to “make illness optional” and has a story that is rooted in starting from less than ideal conditions in India to ascending to America’s elite class of businessmen. With a net worth in the nine figures he believes that is a result of solving big problems and maintaining a spirit of curiosity, humility, and innovation. In this episode we dive into his story, the creation of his company Viome, and will unpack gems like : Passion Vs. Obsession In Life : Why those who find the greatest levels of success operate from a place of obsession and why passion is more congruent with hobbyists. The 3 Question Filter : Why this? Why now? Why me? : answering these questions are able to uncover if your current idea will make it to being put in motion as a living, breathing operation. Vision and Evolution As An Entrepreneur : Why our ability to paint a picture of where we are going and who we will be supersedes our need to explain who we are or what we do. Leaving Better Children For The World &

How do billionaires think? What questions do they ask? What problems do they seek to solve? Naveen Jain joins us to give us the game in episode #254!Naveen is one of America's Billionaires and known as one of the "Entrepreneurs Of The Year" by Ernst & Young and "Most Creative Person" by Fast Company. This is going to be a classic episode on the Social Proof Podcast!Connect with Naveen : https://www.instagram.com/naveenjainceo/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is your business your baby? How do you work through the needs of your family and the demands of your budding enterprise? Building a business , investing in your children as a parent, and contributing to the well-being and provision for your family is a challenge . In this very special episode of the Social Proof 7 we sit down with : Jeremy Anderson, Andrea Hamilton, Mike Humes, Jasmine Womack, Ramon Tookes, and Kendra Stephan to unpack the world of the parental/ entrepreneur conundrum. We’ll discuss : - Parenting Styles and Healing From Trauma : Taking ownership of our journey to learn from the past, invest in the present, and plan for the future while we are raising our children. - Discipline and Positive Reinforcement : Drawing the line between instilling discipline and self control in our children through physical consequence and verbal praise rooted in emotional intelligence. Doing Business WITH Your Children : Navigating through including your children in your business activities, developing their entrep

This is a clip from : The Salon Suite Franchise Model - Episode #w/251 Patrice & Sharice McKinneyIf you are an entrepreneur in the real estate, beauty or barber services space, this is the episode for you! Patrice & Sharice McKinney have been able to build a lucrative and proven business model with Encore Salon Suites ! With Patrice’s background in barber/styling and Sharice’s corporate background they have been able to pack a 1-2 punch that has made them successful operators of highly in-demand spaces for barbers ,stylists, aestheticians, and other beauty service professionals. In our conversation they are giving away the game on how they have built their Salon Suite Franchise Model! We discuss :- “Hidden” Entrepreneurship Opportunities : Their transition from corporate America ( Sharice) and opportunity to play Pro Basketball ( Patrice) to go after their entrepreneurial dreams.- Leasing Vs. Buying Real Estate In The Beauty Industry : The power of “stacking your bread” to “run a bigger play” and havi

Great companies and movements ALWAYS seek to innovate, push the limits, and risk to become great. Working through the process of taking what is in your mind and making it tangible is what distinguishes the elite in business culture from the pack. In this episode we dive into : Marrying Innovation and Execution : How to take your best ideas and put them into action VS. talking and planning yourself out of moving forward. Qualifying Your Decisions : Working through your decision making process so that you don’t make hasty, un- calculated, and fear-driven decisions. Pricing and The Scale Of Demand : Being honest, doing a self-assessment, and tapping in negotiation as it relates to offering your service, time, and mental energy to the marketplace. The Power Of The Purple Cow : Creating a wow factor in your business that sets you apart from the competition. Opportunity Cost and Strategic Partnerships : Navigating the dynamics of partnerships to make it a win-win and assessing what it costs to do “BIG BUSINESS.” an

This is a clip from The Salon Suite Franchise Model - Episode # 251 w/ Patrice & Sharice McKinneyIf you are an entrepreneur in the real estate, beauty or barber services space, this is the episode for you! Patrice & Sharice McKinney have been able to build a lucrative and proven business model with Encore Salon Suites ! With Patrice’s background in barber/styling and Sharice’s corporate background they have been able to pack a 1-2 punch that has made them successful operators of highly in-demand spaces for barbers ,stylists, aestheticians, and other beauty service professionals. In our conversation they are giving away the game on how they have built their Salon Suite Franchise Model! We discuss : “Hidden” Entrepreneurship Opportunities : Their transition from corporate America ( Sharice) and opportunity to play Pro Basketball ( Patrice) to go after their entrepreneurial dreams. Leasing Vs. Buying Real Estate In The Beauty Industry : The power of “stacking your bread” to “run a bigger play” and having

This is a clip from : Pay Me Back! - Episode #250 w/ David & DonniAs entrepreneurs, business owners, and visionaries, what makes us trustworthy? What are some of the signs to be aware of before you are in danger of losing out on business and more opportunity? Lack of consistency, making mistakes repeatedly, overpromising and lack of follow through are all symptoms of a business teetering with loss of trust from their customers/clients. In this episode we will dive into How To Build Brand Trust and :- Honesty and Integrity : our need to stay true to our word, follow up with action , and execute on publicly declared intentions.- Under Promising and Over Delivering : how to make small promises with guarantees and seeking to give more than what your client/customers ask for.- Responding to Criticism : the importance of handling the honesty, critique, and feedback of your clients/customers with class, grace, and an open approach.- The Power of Loyalty Programs : giving those who do business with you repeatedly

If you are an entrepreneur in the real estate, beauty or barber services space, this is the episode for you! Patrice & Sharice McKinney have been able to build a lucrative and proven business model with Encore Salon Suites ! With Patrice’s background in barber/styling and Sharice’s corporate background they have been able to pack a 1-2 punch that has made them successful operators of highly in-demand spaces for barbers ,stylists, aestheticians, and other beauty service professionals. In our conversation they are giving away the game on how they have built their Salon Suite Franchise Model! We discuss : “Hidden” Entrepreneurship Opportunities : Their transition from corporate America ( Sharice) and opportunity to play Pro Basketball ( Patrice) to go after their entrepreneurial dreams. Leasing Vs. Buying Real Estate In The Beauty Industry : The power of “stacking your bread” to “run a bigger play” and having a bigger vision beyond your skill set. The Logistics and Management behind the Salon Suite Model : H

This is a clip from The Salon Suite Franchise Model - Episode # 251 w/ Patrice & Sharice McKinney.Identical Twins and Business Partners Patrice 7 harice McKinney are owners and operators of the Encore Salon Suites . In this clip they unpack the truth behind their relationship while doing business together.Follow Patrice on IG : https://www.instagram.com/sway_thepro/Follow Sharice on IG : https://www.instagram.com/queenreese___/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is a clip from : Pay Me Back! - Episode #250 w/ David & DonniAs entrepreneurs, business owners, and visionaries, what makes us trustworthy? What are some of the signs to be aware of before you are in danger of losing out on business and more opportunity? Lack of consistency, making mistakes repeatedly, overpromising and lack of follow through are all symptoms of a business teetering with loss of trust from their customers/clients. In this episode we will dive into How To Build Brand Trust and : - Honesty and Integrity : our need to stay true to our word, follow up with action , and execute on publicly declared intentions. - Under Promising and Over Delivering : how to make small promises with guarantees and seeking to give more than what your client/customers ask for. - Responding to Criticism : the importance of handling the honesty, critique, and feedback of your clients/customers with class, grace, and an open approach. - The Power of Loyalty Programs : giving those who do business with you repeat

This is a clip from Content Is The New Currency - Episode #249 w/ Cornell RossDirector, Writer, and Producer Cornell Ross has managed to become one of the culture’s rising comedic social media stars. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he trusted in his ability to create content, showcase his comedic genius, and employ others in the Hollywood lights! After leaving college, being fired from a job in the hospitality industry, and eventually cracking the code on the Instagram content machine, he has been able to rise to the top of today’s continent creation industry .In this episode we dive into :- Generating Revenue From Content vs. Creating For Fun : How to crossover to seeing your content make money rather than it being a never ending quest to finally “make it”- Cancel Culture and Navigating Controversy: Why it is important to know your identity, value, and mission as a creator.- Collaboration with Other Creators : Building trust, chemistry, and camaraderie with those in your circle to make your journey more fru