Evolvepreneur® (After Hours)

EPS08:014 [Mitchell Levy] ​​​​​​​Building Credibility with Mitchell Levy

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 Mitchell Levy ... Mitchell Levy is a globally recognized credibility expert, TED speaker, and best-selling author who has shaped leadership voices worldwide. He defines credibility as being trusted, known, and liked by one's audience. As an entrepreneur, it's important to have clarity on who you serve and their pain points or pleasure points, as this helps establish your credibility. Building a referral network and outsourcing tasks you're not skilled at are also key to maintaining credibility as an entrepreneur. The most common mistake people make is pursuing credibility before they have clarity on their focus and target audience. Read more

EPS08:013 [Henry Woodman] ​​​​​​​Making The Dream Happen

Welcome to Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show 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 Henry Woodman ... Henry Woodman: A Visionary Entrepreneur and Media Pioneer Education: - Bachelor's Degree, University of Arizona - MBA in Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University Languages: Trilingual in English, Spanish, and French Professional Milestones: - World Travelvision (WTV): Founded in 1997, pioneered Virtual Reality 360° Panoramic Photography for Travel. Rebranded to ICE Portal in 2003. - IcePortal: Founded IcePortal, a SAAS leader in visual content management and distribution for the online travel industry. Sold IcePortal to Shiji Group in 2019, contributing to their suite of technological solutions for the hotel, retail, food service, and entertainment industries. Media Achievements: - Emmy-Nominated TV and Producer/Editor. - Produced and directed travel films and videos for major travel companies, including American Airlines, American Express, Eastern Airlines, and leading international cruise lines. Current Ventures: - Co-founded Anemoia Media 2021 with Doug Weiser to develop TV and film projects. - Book: "The Reincarnation of Marie," a historical romantic fiction series exploring a timeless love story transcending death, set against the backdrop of war and art. In a world where time is fluid, and love is eternal, this story offers a beacon of light to the power of soulmates. The book invites readers on a journey that challenges the very notion of love and its ability to transcend death. - Developing a TV series based on the book - the series goes far deeper into the life of Marie, as we dive into her history, and people in her world and how the relate to characters (i.e. reincarnated) in the future life. We question things, like the idea of karma and sins of the father as well the concept of love and hate being two sides of the same coin. Personal Note: The book was written by his father, Jim Woodman, Henry is bringing a decades-old tribute story to life, showcasing his enduring passion for storytelling and media production. If you made it this far THANKS ... I hope you find that i would be an interesting and eclectic guest with a great deal of experience. Henry Woodman Read more

EPS08:012 [Nobby Kleinman ] ​​​​​​​Being Retired and Broke at 70 - How to Ease The Squeeze

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 Nobby Kleinman ... After 2 decades as a financial adviser, more than 4000 clients and hundreds of employers and their staff, Nobby found the major flaw in financial planning because of one question he was always being asked by women. As a result, he created and developed the world’s first complete program to help women manage money, eliminate debt and secure their financial future to become educated, empowered and enriched. And it works for men as well! Read more

EPS08:011 [Paul Angelle] ​​​​​​​Plan, Motivation Vital for Accountability

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 Paul Angelle ... Paul is the founder of Law Familia, a company that previously provided fractional CEO services to law firms. He has extensive experience working in the restaurant industry from a young age, which shaped his entrepreneurial mindset. Paul emphasizes the importance of business owners understanding their key performance indicators and having a clear, comprehensive business plan, rather than relying on ego or passion alone. He believes accountability is critical for business growth, but it requires a solid plan and motivation aligned with the owner's personal goals. Paul now runs his own company, Lawfamea, and has recently launched a podcast called "Inappropriate Growth" focused on entrepreneurial mindset and strategies. Read more

EPS08:009 [Phillip Stemann] ​​​​​​​How To Scale Your Business From A One-Man Army To A Successful Team

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 Phillip Stemann ... Phillip is a programmer who started coding at age 13 and has since founded multiple companies, worked as a freelancer, and now specializes in SEO. He discusses the challenges of scaling a one-person business, emphasizing the importance of creating standard operating procedures and setting clear goals and expectations with clients and employees. Phillip stresses the need for transparency and planning to minimize distractions and maintain work-life balance. He shares tips like using visual cues to signal availability and writing daily reflections to identify when it's time to hire help. Overall, Phillip's approach centers on being proactive, organized, and communicative as an entrepreneur. Read more

EPS08:008 [Cherie Mylordis] ​​​​​​​How To Do The Best Work Of Your Life

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 Cherie Mylordis ... Cherie Mylordis is the founder of nextgenify, and a Sydney-based work futurist, speaker, transformation and innovation coach, on a mission to help organisations reimagine the world of work for a better future. As a founding member of Accenture’s global change practice, with extensive expertise spanning strategy, complex change, agility and innovation, Cherie has a deep understanding of the challenges facing today's leaders. Cherie credits her five years working on the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games with shaping her approach to purpose-driven leadership and collaboration on a massive scale. She is now on a mission to empower future-fit workplaces to Work in 3D - a transformative approach to business and leadership. Read more

EPS08:007 [Lawrence Petruzzelli] ​​​​​​​Why Every Business Needs a Top-Notch Accountant: Insights from a Finance Expert

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 Lawrence Petruzzelli ... Lawrence Petruzzelli is a leading tax and business advisor in Australia who aims to educate his clients on tax concepts and strategies. He emphasizes the importance of long-term planning and working closely with clients to understand their goals. Lawrence highlights common mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to handle taxes on their own, such as using automated software incorrectly or failing to properly register for tax obligations. He advises new business owners to start as a sole trader, open a separate business bank account, and utilize free online resources before seeking professional advice. Lawrence shares a success story of helping a young ecommerce entrepreneur significantly improve profitability and position the business for a multimillion dollar sale. Read more

EPS08:006 [Joseph Lombardi] ​​​​​​​Breaking Free Of The Governement

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 Joseph Lombardi ... Joseph Lombardi is the managing partner of Iron Hawk Financial, a firm that helps the construction and blue-collar industries achieve financial stability. He discusses how the government is essentially a corporation that enslaves people through debt, taxation, and lack of financial education. Lombardi advocates using legal strategies like life insurance policies and fixed index annuities to build tax-free retirement savings outside of traditional government-sponsored accounts like 401(k)s. He argues that the ultra-wealthy utilize these strategies to legally minimize their taxes, and he wants to share this information to help average Americans become financially free. Lombardi offers his books and a free consultation to interested listeners. Read more

EPS08:010 [Jaimi Rajendran] ​​​​​​​Turning The Tables On My Mental Health And Finding The New Me

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 Jaimi Rajendran ... Jaimi Rajendran is a first-time mom who started a business called Studio Sheet to help other moms in business grow and scale. After being diagnosed with postpartum depression and ADHD, Jaimi struggled with the transition to motherhood but found that starting her own business helped her mental health. She now advocates for the strengths of people with ADHD and takes a collaborative approach with her clients, being upfront about her own diagnosis. Jaimi has created various systems and services to support her clients, including a CRM that helped one client book out two businesses. Her advice is to embrace who you are, as people will like you for it. Read more

EPS08:005 [Sara Reyes] ​​​​​​​Empowering Virtually

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 Sara Reyes ... Sara Reyes is a virtual assistant (VA) and business coach who helps individuals, especially mothers, start their own VA businesses. After being made redundant during the COVID-19 pandemic while pregnant, Sara started her own VA business and was fully booked within 4 weeks. She now supports 6 and 7 figure business owners with high-level administrative and marketing support. Sara also coaches others on starting their own VA businesses, advising on skills, pricing, automation, and building confidence. Her own journey of resilience and finding flexibility as a working mother has inspired her to empower others to take a similar path. Read more