

Business Breakdown
Al Dea
This is a podcast that helps entrepreneurs improve their business and entrepreneurial skills. We'll interview founders & entrepreneurs who are experts in their service domain (coaching, consulting, speaking, corporate training) to hear their experiences in managing and growing their small business.In each episode, we'll hear stories, lessons, and actionable practices from fellow entrepreneurs about aspects of running a people/services business, including marketing, sales, business model design, client delivery, personal branding and personal development.If you’re an entrepreneur or solo founder building your service-based business then this podcast is for you!
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Sep 30, 2024 • 28min
S1 E4: Stephanie Movahhed: How Entrepreneurs Can Use Their Network to Grow Their Business
Stephanie Movahhed, an Executive and Business Coach specializing in mindset for high-achieving women, shares transformative insights from her coaching journey. She discusses the importance of saying no and overcoming a scarcity mentality. Stephanie emphasizes how leveraging personal networks can enhance business growth, sharing personal anecdotes that illustrate how relationships create unique opportunities. Listeners gain valuable strategies for navigating entrepreneurship and redefining success through personal values.

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Sep 21, 2024 • 34min
S1 E3: Andy Storch: The Power of a Personal Brand in Building Your Business
Andy Storch, a keynote speaker, author, and community builder, dives into his entrepreneurial journey and the power of personal branding. He shares how a pivotal career shift led him to embrace self-reflection and leverage his strengths. Andy emphasizes the critical role of community in business growth, especially during the pandemic. Additionally, he discusses the complexities of balancing business operations with intentional branding, and he highlights his long-term goals, including the upcoming Talent Development Think Tank conference.

Sep 21, 2024 • 25min
S1 E2: Jena Dunay: 2x Entrepreneur, and the Differences in Building B2B and B2C Businesses
Jena Dunay is a 2x entrepreneur and the founder of Recruit the Employer. Her first business was a career coaching business and now, she is building her second business as an outplacement and leadership development services firm. During the conversation, Jena shares her journey as an entrepreneur, first with Recruiter the Employer and then with her second business.She discusses the challenges and learnings she encountered along the way, including finding her first paid clients, scaling her business, and the importance of diversifying her marketing strategy and the difference between building aB2B and B2C business. Jena also emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to define their own success.LinksWeb: www.recruittheemployer.comLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/jenadunay

Sep 21, 2024 • 27min
S1 E1: Leanne Hughes: Keynote Speaker, Thought Breeder, Author and Consultant
In the inaugural episode of the Business Breakdown Podcast, Al Dea interviews Leanne Hughes, a dynamic entrepreneur in the consulting, speaking, and leadership domains. Leanne discusses her journey from a global learning role to becoming a thought leader and entrepreneur. During the conversation, Leanne emphasizes the importance of marketing and the challenges of balancing B2B and B2C markets. Al and Leanne dive into lessons learned, the significance of consistency and building in public, and the personal and professional metrics that define success for her.Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannehughes/Website: https://www.leannehughes.comThe 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint (Book): https://2hourwork.shopFirst Time Facilitator (podcast): https://www.firsttimefacilitator.comBooked Out Facilitator (program): https://www.bookedoutfacilitator.com

Sep 20, 2024 • 7min
Trailer: Welcome to The Business Breakdown Podcast
Welcome to the Business Breakdown, a podcast for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to uplevel their business and entrepreneurship skills in running their coaching, consulting, training, or keynote speaking businesses.In this trailer, Al Dea, your host, shares more information about why this podcast came to be, and what entrepreneurs like you can expect from this podcast.


