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Plan B Success is a podcast where Rajeev Mudumba shares intriguing and thought-provoking business and personal growth content and interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs and Professionals who have found success through a change, a pivot from what they were doing initially. The show is full of value nuggets for entrepreneurs, professionals, students and you! Are you geared up to learn and absorb from the BEST in the business and apply to achieve success in your own life? Its Rajeev's mission is to ...
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Planning Your Retirement w/ Joe Lucey, CFP, Founder, Secured Retirements
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Joe Lucey is a Certified Financial Planner, and radio personality with more than twenty years of experience, who now shares invaluable strategic tax and retirement planning secrets typically reserved for the top 1% in his new book, New Tax Secrets. With the global pandemic ravaging economies, everyday Americans have questions about how current fact…
Learning and Agility are two skills that can hold you in good stead throughout your life. Learning agility allows you to learn and solution along the way, as you tackle challenges. Experience plays a key role from which you learn. Further, you can apply this in unrelated situations to resolve as well. Learning agility can be taught and learned at a…
What are your chances of success? What's your definition of it? What do you need to do to succeed? While many believe that success is subjective and varies in interpretation from one person to another, there are certain traits that are common to accomplishing it. What do you need to possess or develop in order to succeed? Let's tune in to find out!…
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The CashMap Pro w/ Dennis Williams, Founder and Author
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Dennis C. Williams Jr. is the creator of CashMap Pro. He has served as a Senior Executive at RedSail Technologies in a range of positions including Finance, Human Resources, Legal Affairs, Software Development, and Testing. Over the past ten years, he has worked on developing CashMap Pro with the goal of helping everyone harness the tools at their …
Technology has come a long way, yet has miles to go. While the 2010s saw the growth of social media and mobile internet, the next phase is that of Deep Tech. Deep Tech, unlike General Tech or High Tech, is not out there pursuing a need to fulfill but is going after a vision to awaken customers to a need that they did not know exists and then, delig…
As the world transitioned to remote work due to the pandemic, it very quickly became evident that employees adapt quickly and were able to do their jobs well, in some cases better than when at the office. Productivity remained stable and employees enjoyed the flexibility of working their own hours around their personal lives. This proves that remot…
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In Pursuit Of Happiness w/ Sandee Sgarlata, America's Happiness Coach
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Sandee Sgarlata has seen her share of ups and downs. Along the way, she focused on chasing happiness. "Happiness Solved, Climbing One Hundred Steps" is her latest book. As a Certified Life Coach, Professional Speaker, and retired U.S. National and International Figure Skating Coach, she helps people create lasting change in their lives. Facing deat…
Imagine sitting on your couch browsing channels or taking that afternoon nap, all the while knowing that your bank account is working hard to keep that money coming in, while you're not at work. Passive income is the ability to earn through streams you set up where you don't trade time for money anymore. Though it may seem easy or to come with litt…
In the world of SaaS and technology, the mythical unicorns are real and represent an aspiration for start-up success. Whether you are an aspiring founder or an employee who is focused on your nest egg, it all begins with turning in your first million. And, that's no easy task. But, once you do, the rest of the journey finds its path. Let's find out…
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Revisiting Journalism w/ Keel Hunt, Journalist & Author
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Keel Hunt is an editorial columnist for The Tennessean and author of Coup: The Day the Democrats Ousted Their Governor and Crossing the Aisle, How Bipartisanship Brought Tennessee to the 21st Century and Could Save America. His new book is The Family Business: How Ingram Transformed the World of Books. Keel has been a reporter, editor, and Washingt…
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Do You Need To Be Tough To Make Unpopular Decisions?
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As leaders, you need to be respected more than liked. All stakeholders look up to the leaders to make the right decisions, though they may be difficult, sometimes even unpopular. For organizations to thrive, tough actions need to be taken. Leaders that strive to be universally liked generally fail as they lose credibility and confidence from some s…
It's been 20 years since 9/11, and it has not ended for so many and perhaps, never will. Some were evacuated and rescued, many lost their lives or loved ones, jumped in to help others, and continue to suffer the after-effects. When I turned the TV on that morning, what I saw left me in utter disbelief and it hit hard, life would not be the same aga…
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Artist Housing w/ Kelvin Xuna, Housing Innovator
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Highly decorated United States Army Veteran, Kelvin Ray Xuna, is a 2008 Harvard University with a Master in Housing and Urbanization. A proponent of Co-living Housing, he deems it as “the future of Multi-Family Housing.” Until recently, Artist Housing, his first ever film and music community housing. was the largest official co-living provider in L…
How silly is it to believe that the one leading or is the face of an organization is the key to it's success! If you truly are a leader, you wouldn't bat an eyelid to affirm that results, long term and sustaining are created by the team, the individuals contributing and doing the work to move the organization ahead. A leader just has the privilege …
Remember the stories you heard as a child? You'd stay past bedtime listening to them in rapture, with your jaw dropping in disbelief and excitement. If you do, it tells you about the power of story telling and a good story that sticks with you for life! All good stories have a great plot and engaging conflict which always leaves the listener wantin…
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Being Resilient w/ Gary Buckmann, USA Gymnastics Coach
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Gary Buckmann never dreamed of working with 5 Olympic Gold medalists, especially when he was lying in a hospital bed paralyzed with a broken neck. Gary's life story is one of incredible healing and the power of the mind. In this "anything is possible" true story, Gary shares a highly engaging and inspiring story of overcoming a catastrophic injury …
Look around you. Everyone is overwhelmed juggling multiple things and besides that have several distractions flying at them. All of this hardly allows for focused efforts, and outcomes. Much time is lost in stressing or trying to figure out how to strategize and execute than doubling down on the actual doing what needs to be done. So, how do you en…
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Bravery or Bravado - What Should You Encourage?
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Starting a business or defending your borders, it's equally hard. The willingness and ability to take on risks in the face of uncertainty is a given. Brave leaders or soldiers strive to create change for themselves and others; constantly busy improving themselves and those around them or saving lives. Being brave is one thing but showing bravado, s…
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Making Law Accessible w/ Mitra Ahouraian, Founder, Ahouraian Law
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Mitra Ahouraian, Esq is an award-winning entertainment lawyer, lead attorney, and founder of her namesake firm, Ahouraian Law. She fearlessly blazed her trail in the entertainment industry and is now passionate about empowering others. After a serious car accident, it took her a year to get back on her feet. She started from scratch, which taught h…
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Managing Expectations - The Key To Being An Able Leader!
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As a leader, it's your job#1 to establish and communicate clear and achievable expectations. You don't just hold your team accountable by doing so, but show your accountability as well. Clear expectations provide a map, guidelines to reach goals and thus, make it easy for everyone to be on the same page and work in the same direction. When expectat…
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How To Connect To Your Prospects And Customers!
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As a business, the key to your survival, let alone growth is building a connection with your prospects and customers. And, when that is at an emotional level, it turns into loyal repeat customers over time, who also act as your mouthpiece, bringing in new customers your way. Build your story, tell it and let it be passed down, for how interesting a…
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From Chasing Profits to Chasing Value w/ Joel Strom, CVO @ Chief Value Officers
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Joel Strom developed the concept and process of Strategic Value based on four decades of practical experience as a business owner, advisor, investment banker, and CEO. He has seen spectacular results that business owners and CEOs have realized from accelerating their Strategic Value. He founded Chief Value Officers because he remains committed to h…
Make new connections between old ideas, and your creativity sparks! Everything is related, you need to find such connections and take them to the next level. It's not always about being the first, it's about seeing what others can't and make those connections. Take an idea, evolve it through its journey of progression, from just an idea into what i…
What do the terms "AI" and "ML" mean to you? Do you see the robots taking over as depicted in so many fiction films? Well, the good thing is that technology development has been for the good of mankind. Will this always be so? No one knows for sure. However, it's a fact that the future of work is changing. The advancement of AI may strike fear in s…
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On The Adventure Of Life w/ J.A. Plosker, Coach, Speaker & Author
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J. A. Plosker is a three-time entrepreneur with a background in law, social work, ancient wisdom, personal growth, and writing. He's a personal growth, and self-discovery coach, creator of Nobody Press, owner of an instructional design and writing business, as well as a TEDx speaker, and a former instructor of comparative religion and philosophy. H…
Life has a mind of its own and everyone goes through acceptance of that. Life doesn't always go as you planned. Plan all you want and put in your best efforts. That's where your control stops. After that, you need to leave it up to the universe to recognize your efforts and give you what you seek. Sometimes, that doesn't happen and you may feel che…
We are about 18 months out on the pandemic journey. We have lost jobs, lost lives, found vaccinations, and continue to take them. Yet, we battle its varied mutations. We have talked about the new normal. There are things we miss from the pre-pandemic days and perhaps, others that we do not miss. Here's mine, what about you?…
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Next Steps w/ Dr. Geneva Williams, Founder & CEO @ Dr. Geneva Speaks, LLC
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Author. Visionary. Dream Caster. World Changer. Dr. Geneva Williams is the full package. With an infectious laugh and spot-on discernment, Dr. Geneva uses her decades of experience to help people achieve their dreams. Through her signature talks on leadership development, inspiring podcast, and workshops, Dr. Geneva knows how to lift your spirit wh…
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Can You Be Vulnerable, Yet An Effective Leader?
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You may wonder, vulnerability and leadership in the same breath? However, vulnerability can be an asset for leadership and can influence the organizational culture while prodding a team to innovate and thrive. It can influence courage and output. Vulnerability can enhance better leadership. Both require risk-taking amidst uncertainty. Being vulnera…
While being vulnerable is often seen as a sign of weakness, it is actually core to the human experience. It is at the center of being human, showing empathy, and having meaningful experiences and relationships. Being vulnerable and being weak is very different. While you may be open to emotional or physical harm by being vulnerable, being weak mean…
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Stop Flushing Your Marketing Budget w/ Steve Brown, Founder @ ROI Online
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Steve Brown, founder of ROI Online, a HubSpot platinum agency partner and the first StoryBrand certified agency has a passion for inspiring and empowering entrepreneurs who power the American economy. Steve has worked with hundreds of clients, from solo entrepreneurs to Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies by implementing a holistic business growth …
When you reflect back on who you remember as humble, dashing, courageous, blissful, or happy, what faces show in your mind's eye? That's them making an impression on you, that very first impression. After all, you still remember them! How did they make that impression on you? Was it a planned one or something that came naturally to them? It did the…
Your Circle of Influence consists of the people and things that concern you, and that you can do something about. Know that what you can control is what you can influence. What you can't control generally tends to stress you. But, worry doesn't benefit anyone. Focus on what you can control, and then you'll not just benefit but grow your influence a…
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Experiential Learning w/ Jordan Levy, Founder @ CapSource
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Jordan Levy is a serial education technology entrepreneur. He has started two EdTech companies that help students transition from education to work. His method is to integrate real companies into the learning process through hands-on collaborations that expose learners to new circumstances with real stakeholders, challenges, and outcomes. His compa…
Did you know that you have the power to dive into your past or experience your future? It's all possible right here, in the present! The conscious mind can help manifest physical reality. Dreaming, imagining, and visualizing are ways of experiencing what you seek before you can manifest it in real life. Just imagining things, even though they haven…
Dreams need to turn into Visions! And, visions need to be acted upon. The most important aspect is to gather courage and start! Start on a very difficult and tumultuous journey, a journey that has gone wrong for many. But, it's the few who have succeeded, and that too immensely that continue to inspire many to take the journey despite its challenge…
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Rise & Grind w/ Glenn Lundy, Automotive Industry Expert
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Glenn Lundy, with over 20 years in the automotive industry has devised a process of developing a winning culture in automotive sales. He now works with over 40 dealerships nationwide to help them achieve similar results! He runs #RiseandGrind and under that banner, he also runs a podcast filled with Motivation, Education, and Inspiration. His life …
Credit and debt are a part and parcel of modern living. Have you ever been afraid or hesitant to leverage them in the fear that they may drown you? Healthy personal finances are vital to a thriving household. Yet, many juggle and fear the subtle balance they need to maintain. Ignoring them could be catastrophic in the long run. And, when you accumu…
The current pandemic has opened our eyes to the need to come together in the good fight and in shaping the future. By now we all agree that we are in this for the long haul and need to learn to live with it alongside. The new world we step into in 2021 and beyond will be shaped by our recent experiences. We as consumers, businesses, employees, and …
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The Future Of Work w/ Dr. Michelle Weise, Management & Leadership Thinker
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A former Fulbright Scholar and graduate of Harvard and Stanford, Dr. Michelle R. Weise is the author of Long-Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs that Don’t Even Exist Yet. She was awarded the 2021 Phillip E. Frandson Award for Literature by UPCEA (University Professional and Continuing Education Association). Thinkers50 named her one of this year's 3…
What does retirement mean to you? Retire early and live longer? Or stay healthy, work until you drop? While there are things like finances and health that go into the retirement dream, some studies say that you are healthier when at work versus others that say the opposite. What happens in retirement is going to be different for different people de…
Obscurity and privacy are as much a boon and a bane in current times. The idea that part of our lives needs to be private for relative safety has become more center stage than ever. You may believe that obscurity can shield you from unwanted attention and allows you the freedom and opportunities to flourish. But, so can being open about your desire…
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Discussing Justice w/ Judge Leonia Lloyd, Author & Speaker
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Leonia Lloyd's career as a judge, lawyer, and teacher has spanned decades serving the citizens of Detroit. Having sat on the 36th District Court for more than 20 years, Judge Lloyd's life has many stories to tell that are captured in her new memoir; "Your Honor, Your Honor: A Journey Through Grief and Restorative Justice". Her award-winning justice…
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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Relationships!
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Healthy relationships are based on love and respect. The chemistry of a relationship, whether personal or professional is one that needs to be nurtured and cared for. And, it lasts and so does its benefits when those involved are more focused on giving than taking. From time to time you may need to take a break and it's fine to do so, only to come …
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Why Do Businesses Have A Feast Or Famine Cycle?
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Business is a risky proposition. We've always been told so. Yet, it's what can help build and nurture the economies of tomorrow. Any business has its ups and downs which is where most of the risk comes from. The feast or famine cycle a business faces is risky when the business owner is not in control of such a ride due to poor planning and executio…
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The Art of Compassionate Business w/ Dr Bruno Roque Cignacco, International Business Consultant
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Dr. Bruno Roque Cignacco is an International Business consultant, speaker, and business coach. For over 20 years he has advised and trained hundreds of companies on International Trade activities and International Marketing. He teaches Marketing Management, International Marketing, Product Innovation, Public Relations, and Research Methods and has …
How many times have you had your mom or dad tell you something and ignored it? Perhaps they told you to work hard, save or plan your future. Did you listen to them or did life's knocks teach you this? It's as frustrating for your parents, guardians, or guides as it may be for you to see you not striving to reach your full potential. You can't hurry…
Confidence is a guide to maneuver yourself in the modern world. And, it can be a tough thing to build up and maintain. Not everyone has an inbuilt sense of self-confidence. Your personal experiences may influence your confidence and can define your self-esteem. Low self-esteem or self-confidence may be robbing you of opportunities you can capitaliz…
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Making Medicine Modern w/ Shae Leonard, Functional Medicine Practitioner
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Shae Leonard, a certified Physician Assistant was first introduced to functional medicine as a teen while struggling with health concerns. After several specialists and prescription medicines that led to side effects and worsening symptoms, she began to advocate and research for herself. With help from a functional medicine pharmacist, she found va…
Money is, has, and will be a part of your life, all your life. Isn't that reason enough to learn the language of money? Money language teaches you how to view money, understand and leverage it to your and others' benefit. A deeper understanding of your core money values is a must to establish a healthy relationship with money and all it entails. Yo…
