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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

EPS06:48 [Doug Stout] ​​​​​​​The Community Culture of Franchising

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 Doug Stout ... This episode discusses franchising with guest Doug Stout, who has 19 years of experience in the industry as a franchise owner, consultant, and advisor. He notes several benefits of franchising, such as having a support system and not feeling alone as a business owner. Stout also stresses the importance of having a clear business plan and goals before choosing a franchise. His own franchising journey began with inspiration from McDonald's and included ownership of an organic nail salon franchise. Throughout his career, Stout has learned the value of maintaining a big picture view and getting input from a business coach. Read more

EPS06:47 [Chad Wittfeldt] ​​​​​​​Key Business Fundamentals and Partnerships

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 Chad Wittfeldt ... Chad Whitfeld discusses his entrepreneurial journey starting businesses like landscaping as a teenager. He emphasizes the importance of proving business concepts through initial customer validation before investing heavily in plans and branding. Whitfeld also stresses the value of cultivating relationships through genuine care, celebration of others' successes, and partnering with those who have complementary skills rather than similar ones. Overall, the podcast provides transparency into both Whitfeld's successes and mistakes made along the way in his real estate and investing ventures. Read more

EPS05:50 [Sam Rathling] ​​​​​​​Leveraging LinkedIn to Scale and Grow Your Business

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 Sam Rathling ... This episode discusses how to use LinkedIn effectively for business lead generation. Sam Rathling, a LinkedIn expert, shares her experience growing businesses on the platform over 18 years. She outlines strategies like using outbound messaging to invite contacts to valuable online events. Sam emphasizes giving value first through content and invitations before directly pitching people. She also describes facing a difficult situation where a business partner took control and financially ruined her company. However, Sam was able to rebuild successfully by focusing on outbound prospecting through LinkedIn. She now helps other businesses do the same through her company Pipeline 44 Group. Read more

EPS07:042 [Chris Hanna] A story of Re-Invention

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 Chris Hanna ... This episode discusses Chris Hanna, an entrepreneur who has applied skills from poker to his business consulting work. He helps clients batch create content and has recorded over 140 videos in a day. Chris discusses how he uses poker concepts like reading people to understand clients' true problems and needs. He also explores how he has overcome challenges like being fired twice by creating multiple income streams. Chris encourages finding work you are passionate about and reinventing yourself after setbacks. Read more

EPS07:041 [Anton Harrison-Kern] ​​​​​​​Justifying the Effort's Worth

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 Anton Harrison-Kern ... Anton Harrison-Kern, an entrepreneur with 11 active businesses, mentors fellow entrepreneurs. He advocates delegating tasks to focus on high-value work. Kern emphasizes hiring for attitude, training for skills, and thinking like customers. He stays disciplined through jiu-jitsu, promoting constant learning and adaptation in his business and mentorship approach. Read more

EPS06:46 [Manny Skevofilax] ​​​​​​​Profitable Growth Is Achievable

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 Manny Skevofilax ... Manny Skevofilax, a business consultant, discusses strategies for growing a business profitably with host Mechelle. He stresses the importance of understanding one's goals and capabilities before taking on too many projects. Manny emphasizes that relationships with clients are critical for success, and business owners should focus on serving their clients and making them feel valued. Delegating tasks and not trying to do everything oneself is also important for growth. Manny shares that taking on too much debt early on can be risky, and it's better to establish profits and relationships first before major investments. Overall, the podcast provides helpful advice on determining what level of growth is realistic and prioritizing client relationships for long-term profitability. Read more

EPS05:49 [Sarah Banks] ​​​​​​​Creating and Growing a Business in a vulnerable Niche Area

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 Sarah Banks ... Sarah Banks, inspired by her own challenging 6-year IVF journey, founded a business offering fertility support. She identified a lack of emotional assistance for individuals undergoing fertility treatments and, as a result, became a certified coach and created journals to promote emotional well-being during IVF. Initially met with resistance from clinics, she built trust through relationships and expertise. Sarah now provides global clinic training and various support programs, aiming to expand support groups and launch an online course. Balancing her business with family life as a mother has its challenges, but her ultimate goal is to enhance the IVF experience for those in need. Read more

EPS06:45 [Eric Biggs] ​​​​​​​Rediscovering Comedy's Profound Impact

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 Eric Biggs ... Eric Biggs, a comedian and podcast host, transitioned to comedy from a regular job, finding joy in brightening people's lives. He also enjoys restoring a 1986 Pontiac Fiero as a hobby. Eric's comedy style revolves around subverting expectations and delivering unexpected punchlines. His advice to aspiring comedians is to embrace the initial struggle, learn from better comedians, and maintain originality. Eric co-hosts the humorous Birthday Boys podcast, featuring bits and gags. Read more

EPS05:48 [Stephanie Chan] Building a Business While Supporting Aging Parents

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 Stephanie Chan ... Stephanie Chan, a former lawyer, launched two senior care businesses: Home to Home and MyCarebase Solutions. Initially, building a reputation was tough, but referral marketing and partnerships have helped. She faces the challenge of growing MyCarebase with a limited budget. Her goal is thriving businesses within a year. Stephanie also shared tips for the "sandwich generation" managing aging parents. The podcast delved into her senior care journey and entrepreneurial awareness-building strategies. Read more

EPS07:040 [Anthony Blomfield] ​​​​​​​WHAT'S UPP

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 Anthony Blomfield ... Anthony Blomfield, an inventor, founded Up, a social network and cryptocurrency connecting youth skills with opportunities. Up enables users to trade services for digital coins, facing challenges like funding and regulatory issues. Blomfield's vision is a sharing economy where microtransactions monetize tasks. He aims to revolutionize career exploration and local skills sharing for youth. Read more