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Lessons from Aaron Cordovez’s $200M Brand on Succeeding in Amazon

In an arena swarming with hundreds, perhaps thousands, of competitors vying for the same product niche as you, what sets you apart? We don’t want to aim for mere survival, it’s about rising to the top.

Join Meny and Aaron as they talk about strategies for taking your business to the next level, such as creating additional revenue streams, focusing on customer service, and understanding your customers’ needs. Find out why Aaron advocates for the necessity of continuous learning and adaptability in business alongside the strategic management of financial resources during expansion. He asserts that every interaction a customer has with a brand should be exceptional, emphasizing that strong branding is crucial for success in a saturated marketplace.

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Joining the New Game of Selling (and the Financial Transportation Business) with Mitch Axelrod

Joining the New Game of Selling (and the Financial Transportation Business) with Mitch Axelrod

Salespeople use so much of their time, money, and energy in trying to find new clients – and so many find that their efforts don’t work, or they fail to find the “hungry fish,” or they get the wrong kind of clients. Fortunately, Meny and entrepreneur, speaker, trainer, advisor, and best-selling author Mitch Axelrod have plenty of practical advice to turn things around, so listen in as they speak about maintaining your existing customers, knowing what questions to ask, radically shifting your self-image, and much more.

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Scaling Your Business Successfully and Intelligently with GETIDA Founder Yoni Mazor

Scaling Your Business Successfully and Intelligently with GETIDA Founder Yoni Mazor

Almost every business owner dreams of scaling their company, turning it from a small operation into a multinational corporation. Yoni Mazor, Co-Founder and CGO of GETIDA, actually managed to do it, creating the largest organization in the world dedicated to Amazon FBA auditing with more than 180 employees in 7 countries. 

In this episode of Let’s Talk Business, Meny and Yoni have a candid discussion about when it’s time to scale a business, what types of investors you should consider, the importance of creating a company culture that will survive your future growth and more. Yoni also offers some practical tips for Amazon sellers on how to increase their profit margins and get back money that you may have assumed was gone forever. It’s a great conversation that might just change the way you understand scaling, so don’t miss it!

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Know Your Limitations: A Recipe to Propel You Forward—with Neal Hoffman

Ever feel like you need to take a few steps back in order to propel yourself forward? This week, I’m excited to bring you Neal Hoffman. You may have heard of him, seen him on Shark Tank, or seen his one-of-a-kind character —Mensch on a Bench— in stores this holiday season. Neal’s creativity and entrepreneurship go unmatched. In our interview, he explains that having awareness of your strengths, limitations, and parameters are the key to true growth. Throughout his journey, he’s been able to turn his ideas into physical products, and how he spends most of his time advising others who want to do the same. He speaks openly about his successes as well as his breaking points along the way. He explains that the best part about hitting rock bottom is that the only place to go is back up, and through creative solutions, anything is possible.  Tune in, and you’ll gain practical tips for getting out of a rut, and start making moves in the direction you want.

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When Sweat Equity Start-Ups Hit the Ground Running–with Steven Hoffman

Startups are the future. But not every startup idea survives. In fact, 90% of them fail. How do sweat equity startups hit the ground running in this extremely risky environment? In this episode, Steven Hoffman, also known as Captain Hoff, discusses how to survive the competitive market. Steven is the CEO of Founder Space, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators. He joins host Meny Hoffman to share practical strategies to help you overcome the many obstacles that come with starting a business. Steven maps out the process from developing an idea to forming a team. Tune in as he shares invaluable insights to help you grow from his latest book, Surviving a Startup.

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Unpacking Effective Communication From its Core―With Brenden Kumarasamy

Effective communication through public speaking is the best way to grow your business. We may not be gifted with great communication skills right away, but it is possible to acquire. Meny Hoffman discusses these with Brenden Kumarasamy. Brenden is a public speaking coach and the founder of MasterTalk, which was created to help us master the art of communication. Leading an organization is not an easy task. Still, with Brenden’s powerful thoughts on fundamental concepts in being an effective communicator, we can take the leap to be the best leader we can be. He shares the proper balance between storytelling, inspiration, and informative speaking. Let’s dive into the challenges behind communication goal settings and practical advice with a public speaking coach expert.

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LTB 90 | Raise Capital

How to Raise Capital with Clarity & Focus―with Shawn Flynn

How can you raise capital with clarity? The first step is to identify your company’s core focus at the moment. Meny Hoffman’s guest today is Shawn Flynn, Principal at Global Capital Markets. In this episode, Shawn reveals what happens behind the curtains when investors decide what company they’ll invest in. Many business owners believe it takes a plane ride and a meeting to have that blank check. But the reality is, you’ll most likely have to go through 200 meetings with investors to get that one check. That’s why you need to be very clear on what your company’s focus is. Otherwise, even the investors will be unsure! Tune in and learn how to raise capital with clarity and focus!

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LTB 89 | Human Connection

How To Achieve Strategic Results Through Human Connection―With Scott Mann

Human connection is important when running a business. This connection only happens when there is a true leader. In order to be a leader, you need to find clarity within yourself first, and no one will follow someone who is unsure of themselves. Learn how to achieve strategic results through human connection with your host Meny Hoffman and his guest, Scott Mann. Scott is the founder of Rooftop Leadership, and he believes that leadership starts with you. Learn how to find clarity, empathy, and trust so that you can lead your business to success.

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