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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

EPS07:086 [Patrick Dawson] ​​​​​​​How Basic Principles and Practices Are the Key to Success

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 Patrick Dawson ... This episode discusses entrepreneurship and digital business with guest Patrick Dawson. Patrick emphasizes finding one's authentic skills and passions rather than chasing trends. He helps clients identify realistic definitions of success and understand the incremental process involved. Patrick warns against the misconception that tools like AI can magically generate profits, stressing the importance of first developing content expertise. He aims to set honest expectations by acknowledging how challenging entrepreneurship can be. Throughout, Patrick stresses the value of self-awareness, knowing one's strengths and weaknesses, to lay the proper foundations for long-term entrepreneurial success. Read more

EPS07:085 [Travis Hatch] ​​​​​​​How Video Can Grow You 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 Travis Hatch ... Travis Hatch owns a video production company and discusses how entrepreneurs can use video to grow their business. He stresses the importance of developing brand voice and personality through content. Travis recommends starting with short form videos on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to connect with audiences. He advises entrepreneurs to get comfortable on camera through practice and highlights different content strategies based on a company's products. Travis has produced educational videos for a nonprofit working to help formerly incarcerated people through rehabilitation programs. His advice emphasizes the need to establish trust and become a reliable source of information for customers. Read more

EPS07:084 [Lisa Towles] ​​​​​​​Mastering Your Inner Landscape

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 Lisa Towles ... This episode discusses the importance of self-care for business leaders. Guest Lisa Towles presents a framework called "strategic self-care" consisting of small daily practices like celebrating wins, grieving losses, and saying no. Reflection is important but difficult due to fear of the unknown. Leaders must balance high performance with well-being to avoid burnout. Small, frequent wins mirror agile development practices. Setting boundaries through polite declines prevents overcommitment while maintaining relationships. The discussion provides insight on enjoying life's journey through mindful self-management. Read more

EPS07:083 [Andora Hinton] ​​​​​​​Empowering Growth

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 Andora Hinton ... Andora Hinton founded Willow North Growth Partners to help companies improve communication and collaboration. She discussed her journey from a career in sales to entrepreneurship and how changing the company name was an important step. Willow North works with clients of all sizes from various industries. Andora explained their process of immersing themselves in a client's business to fully understand their needs. While they provide structured programs, everything is customized to the client's language and scenarios. The best outcomes come from clients that are fully committed to the changes over a 6-9 month engagement. An example client saw ongoing success implementing active communication techniques learned in a training years ago. Read more

EPS07:082 [Dr. Anthony Rhodman] The Key to Perfect and Predictable Success

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 Dr. Anthony Rhodman ... The episode discusses peak performance and life psychology with expert Dr. Anthony Rhodman. He explains that understanding yourself at a deep level through analyzing your different "minds" is key to success. Fear often stops people from achieving their goals by manifesting unwanted realities. Dr. Rhodman helps clients discover their true selves so they can achieve "perfect predictable success" through strengthening their ego and relearning how to dream big. Common mistakes include thinking others will change your life rather than taking responsibility yourself. His advice is to develop self-knowledge as it allows predicting and creating the success of one's choosing. Clients have thrived even during hard times like the pandemic by following his guidance. Listeners can learn more at his website or sign up for his self-discovery program. Read more

EPS07:081 [Ken Jacobs] ​​​​​​​How To Keep Going In Times of Uncertainty

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 Ken Jacobs ... This episode discusses how to keep growing in times of uncertainty with Ken Jacobs, a leadership coach. Ken recommends finding work that aligns with what you're good at and passionate about by using a Venn diagram. He stresses the importance of passion for weathering challenges. The discussion covers how to have difficult conversations with toxic clients respectfully while prioritizing employee well-being. Ken also shares how reflecting on what you're great at can boost confidence during difficult periods. He provides tips for identifying an ideal client fit and avoiding coming across too needy for work. The episode concludes with Jacobs promoting his new ebook on leading through uncertainty available on his website. Read more

EPS07:080 [Melissa Ahlquist] ​​​​​​​Fighting Imposter Syndrome to Build a Successful 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 Melissa Ahlquist ... The episode discusses how to overcome imposter syndrome when building a business. Guest Melissa Ahlquist shares how she started her outdoor bean bag business and workshop programs. She experienced doubts in her abilities but gained confidence through her successes. Melissa recommends acknowledging accomplishments, focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses, connecting with other business owners, and challenging negative self-talk. She emphasizes the importance of believing in yourself and giving yourself permission to learn and grow. Melissa's advice is to stop playing small and not try to fit into boxes defined by others. Read more

EPS07:079 [Christy Wilson] ​​​​​​​Scaling Businesses with Passion and Purpose

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 Christy Wilson ... Christy is a renowned national keynote speaker and successful entrepreneur with expertise in fostering positive corporate culture, guiding leaders in business growth, and enhancing employee engagement and retention. She's a sought-after speaker at various events, including state trainings, leadership summits, and employer conferences, and has been featured in media articles and national podcasts. Christy's role as a Health Access Advocate for the Immune Deficiency Foundation involves building relationships with policymakers and promoting the IDF's legislative agenda. She also serves on advisory boards and is the CEO of multiple businesses. Notably, she founded Next Level Connected, an organization dedicated to creating career opportunities for individuals with disabilities, driven by her passion for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Read more

EPS07:078 [Kyle Gillette] ​​​​​​​Thinking for Yourself in 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 Kyle Gillette ... In this episode, Kyle Gillette introduces the "BIFRAM" framework, which focuses on empowering employees to think independently. The acronym stands for Build, Inspire, Facilitate, Reinforce, and Motivate. The key message is to approach others with the assumption that they are fascinating and engage with them. Kyle emphasizes the importance of encouraging employees to own solutions and be accountable through thoughtful questioning. Celebrating both successes and setbacks is highlighted as a way to foster risk-taking and learning from mistakes. Furthermore, taking time to reflect on problems is crucial. The podcast offers valuable insights for leaders aiming to boost employee confidence and foster independent thinking while avoiding common pitfalls. Read more

EPS07:077 [Matthew Mason] ​​​​​​​Leverage Your Expertise with a Digital U

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 Matthew Mason ... In this episode, Matthew Mason discusses the transition from horse racing to creating digital products using expertise. He emphasizes converting knowledge into videos, podcasts, and more. Various digital product types, lead generation, and visual models for webinars are covered. Tips include clarifying messages and starting with an initial product, expanding over time. A client example illustrates the shift from direct delivery to business management. The podcast addresses strategies for experts to share knowledge digitally. Read more