Rob Taormina, social media marketing expert and award winning entrepreneur, features hard-working business owners from around the world to learn their secrets to success. How do entrepreneurs get started? What are the hardest parts of starting a business in the first year? Did you ever want to quit your job? How did you overcome the challenges of owning a business? How do you define grit? What are the marketing strategies and advertising technologies being used by the top businesses? We tack ...
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Childhood Nostalgia: What was normal as a kid that is totally Bizarre Now
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Remember the days when answering the phone felt like a thrilling mystery, and our homes were tethered by six-foot phone cords? Join us as we reminisce about these and other unique childhood experiences that, in today's world, seem almost surreal. We take you on a nostalgic trip from navigating without GPS to the advent of MapQuest and the era when …
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Stories of Historical Icons Overcoming Obstacles
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Curious how setbacks can actually become your stepping stones to success? Discover the transformative power of resilience in today's episode of Don't Fear Grit with Rob Taormina. We'll unravel the inspirational journeys of icons like Oprah Winfrey, Albert Einstein, and Michael Jordan, showing that even the most successful people face formidable obs…
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Melissa Firpo, Former Hells Kitchen Contestant, Exposes Life As A Chef & How To Establish A Health Oriented Lifestyle
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Ever wondered what it's like to work under the relentless glare of Michelin stars? Brace yourself for a whirlwind odyssey into the world of gastronomic gladiators as we converse with the indomitable Melissa Firpo. With a culinary career spanning a formidable 25 years, Melissa peels back layers of the kitchen's steaming facade to expose the grit and…
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Running with Life's Curveballs: How Noah Lam's Cancer Diagnosis Impacts His Business Approach
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When life threw Noah a curveball, he didn't just catch it—he ran with it, all the way from his family's restaurant to the forefront of the medical supply industry. Join us as Noah, the entrepreneur behind ConnectQuot West and the youtube culinary critic of NOAH Eats, recounts his inspiring journey. You'll find both wisdom and wit as he shares how h…
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The Resilient Entrepreneur: Mike Evans on Turning Setbacks into Success and Balancing Life's Pursuits
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Have you ever faced a setback that felt like the universe was telling you to take a different path? Mike Evans certainly has, and he turned those moments into a mosaic of success across various industries. From the ashes of a martial arts supply company to the heights of co-owning a thriving school, launching into massage therapy, and imparting sur…
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From Wall Street to Community Streets: Christine Fitzgerald’s Journey to Philanthropy and the Power of Local Charity
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Imagine leaving the high-speed world of Wall Street for the heart-to-heart connections of community service. That's exactly what Christine Fitzgerald, my esteemed guest and co-founder of the Smithtown Children's Foundation, did. Join us as we navigate her extraordinary journey from finance to philanthropy, discussing the foundation's inception and …
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SEASON 5 VISION! - Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Triumphs and Trials of Business Visionaries
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Ready to unlock the entrepreneurial spirit that dwells within you? Season 5 of Don't Fear Grit is your treasure chest, packed with the real-life sagas of industry trailblazers. Rob Taormina is taking you behind the scenes, sharing the heartfelt stories of visionaries who have navigated the tumultuous waters of business to emerge victorious. Each ep…
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From Spy Balloons to Taylor Swift's NFL Triumph: A Year in Review
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Get ready to journey back to the most riveting moments of 2023. We're bringing to life a year of exhilarating highs and perplexing lows, from Chinese spy balloons to the unexpected journey of Taylor Swift conquering the NFL, and the contentious rise of AI technology. Prepare to be engaged as we revisit our top 10 episodes that have sparked lively d…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Capturing Attention and Trust
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Ready to unlock the secrets of capturing attention like never before? This episode from Rob Taormina is your key! Whether it's using the power of scent to create positive associations or making a memorable mark with the power of silence, we've got you covered. Dive into the science behind these techniques and understand how they can help you influe…
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STEP 7: Finalizing and Implementing Your Successful Marketing Plan
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Prepare to dive headfirst into the final lap of our seven-part series on creating a successful marketing plan. We assure you, by the end of this episode, you'll be armed with the critical knowledge on how to effectively schedule your marketing strategies, the importance of taking immediate action, and the art of remaining flexible in the ever-chang…
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STEP 6: Mastering the Hunter-Gatherer Approach: Strategic Marketing Planning and Feedback Loop
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Ready to up your marketing game with a unique strategy? Welcome to step six of our seven-part series on crafting a successful marketing plan. This episode uncovers the "Hunter-Gatherer" method, a potent combination of strategic planning and feedback gathering. As the "hunter", you'll learn to anticipate the moves of your target audience and create …
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Step 5: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting for Successful Marketing Plans
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Setting goals - we talk about it often, but do we truly understand the gravity it carries when it comes to crafting a successful marketing plan? Who knew that setting realistic, ambitious goals based on resources and infrastructure could be such a game-changer? Brace yourself for a podcast episode from Rob Taormina that offers a deep dive into the …
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STEP 4: Crafting a Compelling Marketing Message for Business Success
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Ever wondered why some businesses spark instant interest while others struggle to grab attention? The secret sauce is a compelling marketing message! Rob Taormina is here to guide you on crafting an impactful initial brand identity that not only highlights what your product or service is but also the problems it solves and how it stands out from th…
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STEP 3 Of Creating A Successful Marketing Plan: Defining Your Market Niche
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In this episode of "Don't Fear Grit," host Rob Taormina of Podcast Launch Labs and Talk IQ Media talks about the importance of defining a market niche for your business. We explore Step 3 in the business development process, which involves identifying the specific group of people, organizations, and issues that your business is designed to serve. R…
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Step 2 of a Successful Marketing Plan: Know Your Customers
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In this episode, Rob Taormina explores the second step of a successful marketing plan: knowing your customers. Once you have a clear understanding of your target market and competition, it's time to focus on your customers and their specific needs and desires. We'll discuss the various methods for gathering customer data, such as surveys, feedback …
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Step 1: Understanding Your Market and Competition - The Key to a Successful Marketing Plan
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In this episode, Rob Taormina dives into the first step of a successful marketing plan: understanding your market and competition. Before you can effectively market your product or service, you need to know who your target audience is and what they are looking for. We'll explore the various tools and techniques for researching your market, such as …
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Unlocking The Life-Changing Benefits Of Coaching Youth Sports
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🎙️ "Unlocking the Life-Changing Benefits of Youth Sports: Sharing Your Love and Leadership with Young Athletes" with host Rob Taormina is now live! 🎉 In this episode, Rob Taormina explores the power of youth sports and how sharing your love of the game with young athletes can be a truly rewarding experience. Discover how coaching and mentorship can…
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Leadership Lessons from Youth Sports: Discover the Valuable Skills Learned by Young Athletes
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In this episode, Rob Taormina dives into the lessons that leaders can learn from kids playing youth sports. While the sport itself may be the primary focus, the true value lies in the lessons that young athletes learn along the way. From discipline and perseverance to teamwork and resilience, youth sports offer a wealth of valuable experiences that…
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10 Expert Podcasting Tips to Optimize Your Podcast for Success: From Batch Processing to Audience Engagement
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Looking to grow your podcast audience and create engaging content? In this episode, Rob Taormina shares some expert tips on optimizing your podcast for success. First, mention other podcasts on your show to increase your visibility and gain new listeners. Next, incorporate storytelling into your content to make it more memorable and shareable. Batc…
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Top Ten Funniest Super Bowl Commercials Of 2023
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What were the top 10 funniest super bowl commercials of 2023? Check out the full list, commercials included. Where to watch the super bowl commercials from this years super bowl in Arizona from 2023? Support the show Network with other entrepreneurs and get access to monthly free live trainings: https://bit.ly/38w3VNi Download our free Podcast Gear…
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Google Bard: The $120 Billion Mistake Failed To Answer ChatGPT. Rob Taormina Investigates
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Uncover the truth behind Google's latest AI chatbot launch called BARD with "Don't Fear Grit." Get ready to be shocked as you witness the $120 billion mistake that brought down Google's new AI creation, Google Bard. In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into the comparison between Google Bard and OpenAI's ChatGPT. Was Google's answer to ChatGPT t…
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The Ultimate Checklist for Crafting an Irresistible Offer
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Join Rob Taormina as he dives into the topic of creating an irresistible offer in his latest episode of "Don't Fear Grit." In this episode, Rob will guide you through a checklist to ensure your offer stands out in a crowded market. From understanding the emotions of your prospects to removing risk, Rob will cover all the key components of a success…
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Maximize Your Social Media Exposure: The Secret Posting Strategy
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In this episode of "Don't Fear Grit," host Rob Taormina discusses the best posting strategies for maximizing exposure and engagement on the major social media platforms. He covers TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and more, and provides actionable tips for business owners looking to grow their online presence. By understanding the impor…
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Building a Brand Online: How to Monetize Your Success
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I. Introduction Brief overview of the importance of building a brand online Introduce the topic of monetizing your online brand II. Defining your niche Discuss the importance of finding your niche and understanding your target audience Provide examples of successful niche brands and how they found their niche III. Building a strong online presence …
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Shocking Truth About "Following Your Passion". You've been lied to!
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"Follow Your Passion" is big right now. Motivational speakers, self-help gurus, entrepreneurs, etc are all preaching the false idea that "Following Your Passion" is the most important path to success and happiness. This is a flat out lie. People are being preyed on by tapping into their emotions. Passion does NOT absolutely equate to happiness. In …
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8 Magical Leadership Tips Found In Harry Potter Movies
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Rob Taormina finds 8 magical leadership tips found in the Harry Potter Movies. What can we learn from Harry Potter to become a better leader? Support the show Network with other entrepreneurs and get access to monthly free live trainings: https://bit.ly/38w3VNi Download our free Podcast Gear Guide: http://www.LaunchMyPodcastShow.com Follow us: http…
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Historical Examples Where Progress Eliminated Jobs Yet Created More Opportunities
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150 years of historical examples where PROGRESS did in fact eliminate jobs, yet created brand new job opportunities. Some people are afraid AI like ChatGPT will eliminate jobs. They are fearful what they do will become obsolete and therefore they no longer will be able to have an income to support their lifestyle and family. Is it true that ChatGPT…
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Four Psychological Tricks To Get People To Respect You Immediately
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Have you ever heard the phrase "command the room"? Some people seem like they have this natural ability to get others to listen to them. When they walk into a room, everyone is drawn to them. What are they doing that gives them this super power? In todays episode, Rob Taormina, draws from his two decades of leadership experience to outline four psy…
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Five Goal Setting Strategies To Help You ACTUALLY Achieve Your Goal In 2023.
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Have you ever failed to finish a new years resolution? Fell short of reaching your goal? Maybe the problem is how the goal was set. Rob Taormina covers five goal setting strategies for 2023 that will help you actually finish strong and accomplish your goals Have you ever asked yourself... What is the best way to set a business goal in 2023? Goal se…
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NEW YEARS EVE SPECIAL FEATURING THE TRIPLETS - What business would you start in 2023?
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For the first time in the history of DFG Rob Taormina interviews his triplets. For a New Years Eve special edition, Rob Taormina asks his 12-year-old triplets... What business would you start in 2023? How would you launch that business in 2023? You'll be surprised at their answers. In fact, polling kids is actually a great source of info. There's a…
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Email Marketing HACK To Increase Open Rates - Rob Taormina reveals the secrets
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Have you given up on email marketing? Think its dead? Open rates tumbling? Well, you are not alone. A ton of people are struggling with it. But why? Mainly, they haven't changed their approach since they started. In this episode, Rob Taormina, uncovers three fresh hacks that will inject new life into your email marketing and increase your open rate…
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The ONE type of marketing you should focus on in 2023
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What should you focus on creating/building in 2023? Rob Taormina, details the ONE form of marketing everyone should start or build out in 2023. When to start a podcast? How to start a podcast in 2023? What is the easiest way to start a podcast in 2023? How to become a social media influencer? How to sell more in 2023? How to build a business in 202…
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Top Trending Holiday TikTok Viral Videos December 2022
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December is the easiest time of the year to go viral online. Even if you have never created a viral video, not tech savvy, don't use social media that much or don't understand it....EVEN YOU can go viral in December. Rob Taormina, social media marketing expert and award winning video ad producer, clearly outlines how ANYONE can go viral in December…
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6 Holiday Marketing Strategies To Make You More Money in 2023
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Rob Taormina unveils the 6 marketing strategies and advertising campaigns all businesses can implement for the 2022 Holiday Season that will net more sales for their business. When should you start marketing for Christmas sales? Update imagery to reflect holiday seasonal opportunities Sell solution, not product. What does that mean and why it can m…
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No-code AI Will Be Everywhere In 2023. It's Taking Over!
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In 2023, artificial intelligence (A.I.) will be everywhere, in all aspects of life. No-code AI, with its easy drag-and-drop interfaces, will give the ability for any business to take advantage of its power to develop even more intelligent products and services. Rob Taormina covers where AI has been and where AI is going in 2023. What is no-code AI?…
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"Man Who Loves Walking" Viral Quote Changes The Life Of Millions!
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"the man who loves walking will walk further than the man who loves the destination" This quote has been around for a few years but was recently given new life when fitness expert, Sal Di Stefano, used it as part of an interview on a podcast early this year. Rob Taormina breaks down what this quote means, why it went viral around the internet and w…
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Activating Facebook Groups Update Will KILL Your Community?
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Have you seen the new 2022 Facebook Groups update? Rob Taormina, facebook marketing expert, explains the new update and gives reason why to avoid it like the plague. What are the new 2022 Facebook group updates? How to active the new 2022 facebook group updates? How to make a user a moderator in a facebook group? Are the new facebook group updates …
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5 Levels Of Market Sophistication Explained - EVERYONE MUST KNOW THIS OR RISK FAILURE!
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If you don't have at least a fundamental understanding of market sophistication than you are operating on luck. There is no consistency when relying on luck. If you work in an marketing in any capacity or own or manage a business...you MUST learn about market sophistication. In this episode Rob Taormina explains the five levels of market sophistica…
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Scariest Marketing Campaigns Of All Time - Best Horror Advertising Ever!
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There's definitely a best of the scariest. Since its Halloween Rob Taormina will be covering the best marketing campaigns for Horror Films of all time. What are the scariest films ever made? What are the best marketing campaigns for horror films? How to market a horror film? Smile Campaign at baseball games. Support the show Network with other entr…
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Whats Trending On Social Media In October 2022
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Rob Taormina breaks down trending variations between platforms. Why is James Gunn trending? Why is James Gunn news important for D.C. Comics? Why is the word "earthquake" trending on Twitter? Why is Taylor Swift trending on YouTube? How to leverage this trends to get traffic to your business? What is the latest Mr. Beast video? Why should you study…
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BREAKING NEWS in the Marketing World - Is this the end?
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The marketing news that has taken over all headlines today. What does it mean for the platforms, how will this impact your business and how you can leverage this info to scale your business. We cover... The Facebook Plunge. Facebook falls 24% in the stock market. What this means for Meta and what this means for your. What can we learn from the mark…
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Top 5 Social Media Marketing Hacks From 2022
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Top five social media marketing hacks and tips from 2022. These tips were curated from our team of marketing experts at Talk IQ Media, a leading social media marketing agency based in New York. BONUS: Rob Taormina reveals a bonus hack he uses on marketing efforts for his clients that gets positive results 100% of the time. What are the comfort zone…
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What does Kanye West and Harrison Ford have in common?
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What are the top trending topics on social media October 2022? Why are these topics trending? How to take advantage of trending topics to get more traffic for your business? What is attention marketing? Other discussions in today's episode... - Kanye West buying Parler - Harrison Ford joining the Marvel universe - NFL vs. House of The Dragon - Robb…
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Top 10 Experiences All Kids Under 12 Should Be Exposed To - ALL PARENTS NEED TO KNOW THIS
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My triplets recently turned 12. Therefore, I thought it would be a cool idea to put together a Top Ten list of experiences all kids should be exposed to before they turn twelve. I pulled from my personal experiences as a dad, but I also consulted a few experts in this area. Child psychologists, pediatricians, teachers, other parents, etc. Where thi…
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Is The Disney Magic Dying? Top 6 questions everyone is asking.
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There seems to be a ton of BREAKING NEWS with Disney the last few years. Some great...some not so great. In this episode Rob Taormina interviews Craig The Floridian Disney Fanatic to discuss what on earth is going on with Disney. Why has Disney changed? Did Disney improve Star Wars and Marvel after the acquisition or have the brands suffered. How i…
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Kelsie Cohen's Exercise Studio And Emotional Story Of Struggle & Triumpth
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Kelsie Cohen is an extraordinary new entrepreneur who opened up her first business just a few days before the Pandemic Shutdown. She has overcome incredible struggles and obstacles to become a beacon of hope and strength for all of her clients at Kelsies Barre in Nesconset New York. Kelsie's honesty and transparency in this episode was overwhelming…
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Final Episode of 2020 - TOP 10 Episodes, milestone breakdowns and special message from Rob Taormina
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The 2020 season for Don't Fear Grit was incredible. Our show has risen to be one of the top podcasts in the world and was even nominated as the #1 Podcast on Long Island. Don't Fear Grit was listened to in 28 countries, featured 29 guest interviews and 43 total episodes. First, thank you to our loyal listeners. We truly have the best community. I l…
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(Part 2 of 3) - Secrets To Building A Service Based Business w/ Guest Doug Fitzsimons
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In Part 2 we sat down with Doug Fitzsimons (owner of All About Grout), where we unpack his entrepreneurial journal. He generously reveals details secrets that helped him scale his business using social media. This tips are real game changers. -The importance of a side hustle when you are first starting out -The hiring process -building a business f…
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(Part 3 of 3) - Secrets To Building A Service Based Business (follow these tips to convert more customers))
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This is part 3 of the series called "Secrets To Building A Service Based Business". 1) The formula of how to bring a customer throughout the sales funnel. Value yields trust yields transaction. 2) How to get a customer to a place where it's hard to say no. Are you struggling to convert customers? Listen to this episode. It will help you. ----------…
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(Part 1 of 3) - Secrets To Building A Service Based Business
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The formula for success is pretty simple. Rob Taormina outlines ... Value yields trust yields transaction. Many business owners either complicate the process or don't respect the process. However, when you stick to the formula you experience success over and over and over again. This is a 3-part Series where we first reveal the actual formula, in p…
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