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Evolvepreneur® (After Hours)

As a time-poor, typically underfunded online entrepreneur who receives so much conflicting advice about the best ways to grow your business, how can you compete with the big end of town without any of the resources they have at their disposal?

Our mission is to start a revolution that will help entrepreneurs easily establish their own complete business system that can compete with the big end of town and mainstream social media platforms.

We want to help entrepreneurs make a real difference

Join us today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best blueprints so you can fast-track your business...

Episodes

EPS07:014 [Deb Fribbins] ​​​​​​​Boost Success, Reduce Stress, Thrive

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Deb Fribbins ... Retail veteran Deb Fribbins founded DEB Developing Excellence in Business to support startups and small businesses in achieving their goals. She emphasizes the importance of planning using her 5 Ds framework: define, determine, devise, deliver, and dissect. Deb advises businesses to differentiate themselves through personality and adapt to local events. Having a dynamic website and evolving marketing plan is crucial. Her book offers practical advice based on her extensive retail experience to help entrepreneurs avoid common mistakes. Read more

EPS07:013 [Corrine Ishio] ​​​​​​​Entrepreneur Soul: Balancing Passion & Business

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Corrine Ishio ... My Working Soul is a comprehensive resource for professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders, providing support throughout their careers. Corrine Ishio, the Founder and CEO, is an accomplished leader with expertise in talent acquisition, entrepreneurship, and networking. She is currently Head of Global Talent at AttackIQ, a cybersecurity startup. Corrine's passion lies in empowering others and fostering growth. She is a writer, avid reader, and language learner. In her free time, she enjoys yoga and promoting "professional optimism" to drive positive change and self-empowerment. Read more

EPS06:18 [Racquel Collard] ​​​​​​​Build the Business and Lifestyle You Want

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Racquel Collard ... Racquel Collard empowers women in business through effective marketing strategies as the founder of SMB Marketing Solutions. With an MBA and Practising Marketer certification, she helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs create personalized marketing roadmaps. Her book, "Marketing Launchpad," released in March 2023, guides female business owners to map out successful marketing strategies. Racquel emphasizes vision, planning, and staying focused on strategy while embracing new marketing technologies. She suggests using "Marketing Mondays" for automated content and performance tracking. Racquel prioritizes solutions over aggressive sales and refers incompatible clients to other marketers. Networking with fellow women entrepreneurs is encouraged for support and mentorship on the path to success. Read more

EPS05:21 [Tai Goodwin] Twenty Years of Online Marketing

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Christine Campbell Rapin Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Tai Goodwin ... Tai Goodwin is an experienced instructional designer, author, speaker, and marketing strategist. As the CEO of That Marketing Team, she transitioned from teaching to entrepreneurship with 20+ years of online marketing expertise. Tai launched her agency to assist overwhelmed CEOs and business owners with company and marketing tasks. She has authored "Girlfriend, It's Your Time" and co-authored "The Profitable Woman's Playbook." Tai's expertise has been recognized by prominent publications like The Huffington Post, Forbes.com, Money Magazine, Black Enterprise, and The BOSS Network. Starting as a teacher, she ventured into entrepreneurship by offering social media services and understanding the significance of marketing and sales for business growth. As her business expanded, she focused on team building, setting standards, accountability, and empowerment. Tai aims to establish a seven-figure brand by refining her offerings, targeting specific niches, and implementing marketing automation systems. Read more

EPS06:17 [Sandra Nomoto] ​​​​​​​Conquering a Niche/Growing Industry

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Sandra Nomoto ... Sandra Nomoto, "The Content Doctor," is an award-winning writer and editor specializing in cruelty-free businesses. With a PR background, she founded Conscious Public Relations Inc., earning B Corporation® certification and recognition for social media and community engagement. Sandra authored books on public relations and vegan marketing. She co-hosts VEG Networking Canada, contributes to various platforms, and launched a content writing business for cruelty-free enterprises in 2020. Sandra advises prioritizing sustainability for trust and impact, suggesting authentic social media documentation for engagement. Taking animal products out of operations is an initial step towards sustainability. Read more

EPS05:20 [Laura Sauter] ​​​​​​​Staying The Course

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Christine Campbell Rapin Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Laura Sauter ... Laura Sauter is a seasoned brand expert, educator, and speaker, helping entrepreneurs and established company founders navigate corporate transitions. She has consulted for multinational and smaller companies like Fidelity, Biogen, and TJX. When not transforming brands, she enjoys yoga, art galleries, and hiking with her "attack poodle" Zizu. Starting her own agency after her husband's job offer was rescinded, Laura realized the value of including brand strategy, attracting long-term clients. She aims to tackle larger projects and expand her agency globally. Read more

EPS07:012 [Dean Salakas] ​​​​​​​From Clown To Market Leader

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Dean Salakas ... Dean Salakas, the Chief Party Dude at The Party People, is a renowned retail leader. He pioneered online party retailing in 1999, offering click and collect services and becoming Google Australia's first advertiser. Dean's focus on branding and personal promotion has driven the rapid growth of The Party People. Despite turning down a deal on Shark Tank Australia, he remains committed to constantly evolving and learning from others. Dean's passion lies in serving customers and helping them create unforgettable parties. Read more

EPS07:011 [Gregory Mohr] ​​​​​​​Real Freedom

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Gregory Mohr ... Greg Mohr is a successful entrepreneur and author of "Real Freedom," a book about franchises and building wealth. He has helped hundreds of people invest in franchise units, providing them with entrepreneurial opportunities. Greg emphasizes finding a franchise that suits one's strengths and improving weaknesses. His book offers a step-by-step guide for choosing the right franchise based on individual goals. For inquiries, contact Greg at 361-772-6401 or greg@franchisemaven.com. Read more

EPS06:16 [Margee Moore] ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Surviving A Recession

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Margee Moore ... Margee, CEO of BigOrange Marketing, offers strategic marketing plans and content strategies. Under her leadership, the company doubled in size after completing the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. She has a successful track record of helping businesses generate millions in revenue. Margee is a certified HubSpot partner and Google Analytics expert, emphasizing the importance of analytics and a strong website. She authored the book "Squeeze a Day" on fundamental marketing steps. Margee believes any marketing is better than none and invites listeners to connect with BigOrange Marketing through their website, bigorange.marketing. Read more

EPS05:19 [Robert Norton] ​​​​​​​Challenges of Scaling to $100M+

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Christine Campbell Rapin Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Robert Norton ... Robert Norton, with eight years of technologist experience including his role as CTO of Thomson-Reuters, is a serial entrepreneur who started four businesses, all sold for over $1 billion in net profit to investors during his tenure. He has twenty years of expertise as a CEO coach, adviser, and management consultant, specializing in growth and scaling. Scaling a business requires changes in operations, finance, strategy, hiring, and systems. Around 40 different skills across the team are essential for successful scaling. Product-market fit and a repeatable sales formula are prerequisites for scaling, while maintaining competitive advantages and building the right team are crucial for sustained growth and innovation. Initial focus on a niche market without competition facilitates easier scaling before expanding to a broader market, and creating barriers to entry safeguards against imitators and maintains profit margins. Read more