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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

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 Starting her own agency after her husband's job offer was rescinded, Laura realized the value of including brand strategy, attracting long-term clients.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

EPS06:15 [Linnea Butler] ​​​​​​​Adapt or Die

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 Linnea Butler ... Linnea Butler, licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Bay Area Mental Health, has undergone intriguing career transitions. From molecular biology to marketing, and eventually psychology and counseling, Linnea discovered that prioritizing her values reduced stress and dissatisfaction. She highlights the significance of adaptability and learning from pivots to avoid breaking. Recognizing her limitations, she enlisted a CEO to expand her business. Linnea recognizes the profound impact that small acts of kindness can have on clients. Read more

EPS05:18 [Gresham Harkless] ​​​​​​​You Are A Media Company

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 Gresham Harkless ... Gresham "Gresh" W. Harkless Jr. is the founder of CBNation and Blue 16 Media. CBNation supports CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business owners with resources and visibility through blogs, podcasts, and videos. Blue 16 Media is a digital marketing agency offering web design and SEO services to small and medium-sized businesses. Gresham believes that every business is a media company. He is a graduate of Howard University and Georgetown University, and he has received recognition as a rising black marketer and a young professional leader. Gresham founded CB Nation and Blue 16 Media to assist entrepreneurs and business owners through media, focusing on building a clear culture and making strategic hiring decisions. He aims to expand into niche media companies centered on health, wellness, and sports. Read more

EPS07:010 [Kole Whitty] ​​​​​​​The Work In Your 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 Kole Whitty ... Kole is the CEO of The Condor Approach and co-host of The Psychedelic Coach Podcast. With a unique perspective on psychedelics, she draws from personal experiences to help entrepreneurs integrate these substances for personal growth. The Condor Approach provides guidance and a workbook to track progress. Kole also explores the use of virtual reality as a tool for personal development. Read more

EPS07:009 [Sean Weisbrot] ​​​​​​​Scaling Businesses Through Automation

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 Sean Weisbrot ... Sean has a background in Psychology and a diverse entrepreneurial journey. He traveled solo to 36 countries, lived in China for 10 years, and became fluent in Mandarin. Sean sold $15 million worth of services in 18 months before starting a tech company. He now hosts a podcast, advises entrepreneurs on scaling their businesses, and emphasizes the importance of automation using tools like Zapier and AI technology. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, Sean brings a wealth of experience to help entrepreneurs succeed. Read more