My Best Business Mistake
by Alignable
It’s the unexpected twists that transform small businesses for the better. Each week, learn from a real small business owner who took what appeared to be a disastrous failure and turned it into an amazing opportunity - making it the BEST Business Mistake they could have ever made! Hosted by Sue Brooke and powered by Alignable, the social referral network - where more than 6 million small business owners feel at home
Episodes
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Rebecca Beeson - Integrated Success Coach in Boston
Rebecca Beeson is a business coach who's spent multiple decades as a successful clothing designer and entrepreneur in the fashion industry. With 25 years as a business owner and spiritual student, she combines practical know-how with transformational wisdom. Hear how to recognize your burning...
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Natalie DeLeo - Mortgage Consultant at Mortgage Resource Plus in Eastern Michigan
Natalie DeLeo is a Mortgage Consultant who's worked for Mortgage Resource Plus for 35 years. She started her career as a realtor and also spends time as a caregiver and event planner. Hear how to listen to your customers, drive referrals, deliver excellent customer service, focus on giving, and…
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Tom Harris - Business Coach, Speaker, and Author in East Lansing
Tom Harris is an Entrepreneur Development Coach and Branding Consultant who's been in the entrepreneurial space for over 30 years. He started his career as an employee before realizing he was going to spend his life at that desk if he didn't make a change. Hear how to validate your offering, work...
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Sallie Wagner - Intentional Life Coaching Owner in Florida
Sallie Wagner is the Owner of Intentional Life Coaching. She's also a licensed real estate broker, real estate instructor, and licensed attorney. Hear why you should do your own research before making a big move, how to prioritize your tasks, plan out your day the night before, treat your…
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Ligaya Kelly - Bouquet Canyon Kennels Owner in Southern California
Ligaya Kelly is the Owner of Bouquet Canyon Kennels in Santa Clarita, California. She moved to the property with her family in 2011, purchased the business in 2016, and hosts dozens of pets every day. Hear what to look for when buying a business, why there's no competition, how to teach and learn...
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Susan Sheppard - Relationship Expert and Nurse in Southern California
Susan Sheppard is a Relationship Expert, Registered Nurse, and the CEO of Getting What You Want. She has spent over 35 years in crisis intervention in emergency services and over 20 years of relationship coaching. Hear how to focus on building your business, create efficient systems, validate the...
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Robert Sidell - Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas
Robert Sidell is a Personal Injury Lawyer and the Owner of Sidell Injury Law, one of the top law firms in Las Vegas. He's been a lawyer for 44 years and says getting laid off early in his career was one of the best things to ever happen to him. Hear how to take advantage of opportunities, keep…
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Kathy Anderson - Owner of Vineyard Table in Northern California
Kathy Anderson is the Owner of Vineyard Table in Sebastopol, CA. She is Sue's sister she didn't know she had - you'll have to hear their story to believe it! Hear the importance of passion and drive in your entrepreneurship journey, what you can learn from your customers, how to sell more of what...
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Jory Fisher - Coach and Trainer in Baltimore
Jory Fisher is a Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and Author who owns and operates Network in Action Harford County. She's overcome multiple health challenges - including being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis - to build successful businesses, pivot from her law career, and inspire others. Hear how...
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Sue Bonzell and Ryan Perry - vLiveCast Owners in Northern California
Sue Bonzell and Ryan Perry are the Owners of vLiveCast, specializing in livestreaming virtual events. Sue is a serial entrepreneur and local radio celebrity, while Ryan is a professional video marketer. They both got their start in their respective family businesses and overcame significant...
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Fran Jessee - Longevity Spice Blends Owner in Southern California
Fran Jessee is the Owner of Longevity Spice Blends and Blooming Invitations. She got her business start in a letter facing business in Hollywood, and has learned from endless rewarding mistakes and experiences since. Hear why you shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket, the challenges employees...
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Sue Brooke - Host of My Best Business Mistake in Northern California
Sue Brooke, Head of Groups at Alignable and your Host of My Best Business Mistake, shares her background and entrepreneurship lessons learned in this special solo episode. Hear the best business mistakes she's ever made, when to raise your prices, how to hire team members, the car accident that...
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Rhonda Giarratana - Women Entrepreneurs Network Founder in the North Shore
Rhonda Giarratana is the Founder of Women Entrepreneurs Network, Sugar Me Sweet Events, and Sugar Me Sweet Natural Skin Care. She started as a crafter before creating more and more events to support women business owners and give back to good causes. Hear how to evolve your offering, the benefits...
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Paul Odendahl - Destination4Education CEO in Hudson Valley
Paul Odendahl is a Serial Entrepreneur who's been in the insurance industry since 1983. After starting out in insurance sales, he left the corporate world to build several agencies and now focuses on insurance and driver education. Hear why you should prioritize improving life for others, how to...
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Cherri Pedrioli - Custom Plumbing and Holistic Choices Owner in Santa Rosa
Cherri Pedrioli is a Serial Entrepreneur, Author, and Reconnective Healing Practitioner based in Santa Rosa, California. She overcame intense loss in her personal life and frustrations at her previous jobs to build Custom Plumbing and Holistic Choices. Hear why you need to hire people to help…
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Al Wagner - CPA Turned TruPayroll CEO in Marco Island
Al Wagner is the President and CEO of TruPayroll, a payroll service based in Marco Island, Florida. He spent years as a CPA before starting his own accounting firm and realizing he was much more passionate about entrepreneurship. Hear why good things happen when you give, why you need help from...
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Maggie Holbik - Crystal Clear Coaching in Ontario
Maggie Holbik is a Serial Entrepreneur and Life and Business Coach at Crystal Clear Coaching. Based out of Thunder Bay, Ontario, she worked full-time as a receptionist before starting her entrepreneurship journey and never looking back. Hear why there is no such thing as mistakes, the value of...
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Ed Fox - Serial Entrepreneur in Nashville and Wichita
Welcome to My Best Business Mistake! Hear from real small business owners who took what appeared to be a disastrous failure and turned it into an amazing opportunity. In this pilot episode, meet Host, Sue Brooke, as she interviews Ed Fox. Ed is a Serial Entrepreneur originally from Australia who...
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It’s the unexpected twists that transform small businesses for the better. Each week, learn from a real small business owner who took what appeared to be a disastrous failure and turned it into an amazing opportunity - making it the BEST Business Mistake they could have ever made! Hosted by Sue Brooke and powered by Alignable, the social referral network - where more than 6 million small business owners feel at home
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