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Uinfluence

by Raphael Mavi

Do you wish to be a person of influence? Influence has nothing to do with ego, it has everything to do with the positive impact you have on others & the circumstances in your life. Raphael became a student of mastering positive influence & leadership when he entered Direct Sales in 2004. Since then he has built sales teams of over 7,000 representatives. He hired & trained over 200 employees with the two companies he consulted for & co-owned. In 2016 he started a consulting and training company, Unplugged Influence, Inc. that helps organizations with cultural development, morale & production.

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Episodes

  1. Alexandrae Wint - From Sales To Politics [EP. 75]

    A journey to politics isn't always paved with law school and politically involved household with financial backing. Alex Wint is an immigrant that was born outside of US, who started earning money at the age of eight by helping patrons at the local super market. His career choices led him to…

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  2. Anna Churakova - Create Your Own Luck Through Preparation [EP. 74]

    Have you ever wondered what a peak performance coach does? What goes into turning your life around? On this episode of Uinfluence podcast we have a guest, Anna Churakova, who is a 2016 WBFF Pro European Champion, a Bio Hacking specialist, nutritionist and a peak performance coach who turns...

  3. Four Mindsets of Leaders [EP. 73]

    When it comes to ambition and success people wonder what qualities one must have and what mindset a person needs to have to achieve the financial success they want. In this episode of Uinfluence Podcast Raphael goes over four main mindsets of a leader. The material for this podcast is taking from...

  4. Dr. Anatoly Bartov - How Self Mastery Can Advance Your Profession [EP.72]

    Visiting a dentist is one of those things people absolutely hate to do. Our guest, on this episode of Uinfluence podcast, is Dr. Anatoly Bartov who has mastered the art of dentistry and implantology now has patients traveling to see him from all over the country. How did he create such a fan base...

  5. Reality vs. Expectations To Finding Marketing Talent For Small Businesses [EP.71]

    Most small business owners either assign the responsibility of digital marketing to their front desk receptionist/administrator (HUGE MISTAKE) or hire a freelancer to handle graphic design, copy writing, analytics, video editing, etc. (EVEN BIGGER MISTAKE). These are the types of mistakes that…

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  6. Why & How You Must Set Expectations [EP. 70]

    What do successful small businesses, franchises and relationships have in common? They all share mastery of setting expectations. Why is it important to know how to set them and why you need to in the first place? Human beings are a creature of habit and none of us want negative surprises. We…

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  7. Alexandra Kopelovich - The Path to Professional Fulfillment [EP. 69]

    Contrary to the popular belief Fulfillment doesn’t have to come from doing your own thing, you don’t need to pursue an entrepreneurial journey to be happy or be fulfilled. On this episode Raphael interviews Alexandra Kopelovich, who is a Dr of Physical Therapy, Adjunct Professor and a…

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  8. The Worst People To Have On Your Team & Within Your Circle [EP.68]

    On this episode of the Uinfluence podcast Raphael talks about the real meaning of loyalty and the cost of having disloyal people around you. He also discusses how to spot a disloyal individual within your organization and the steps to take on how to eliminate them or even prevent them from...

  9. Victor W. Cardona - How Self Awareness Can Help You Achieve Success [EP.67]

    A long awaited conversation with Victor Cardona is finally here. Victor is an investor, Senior Consultant with Comcast, Entrepreneur and a family man. On this episode Victor talks about his personal life, social life, professional and how he pursues his business ventures without losing the...

  10. #Mavisaid Monday - How Pivoting In Business & Career Is The Key To Success [EP.66]

    Every economic turmoil causes millions of businesses, as well as individuals, to pivot in order to create revenue. For some, it's to sustain the level of income they had before, while others grow their revenues exponentially while adjusting to a new industry or a new way of conducting business....

  11. How To Deal With Entitled People In Your Life [EP.65]

    Now that entitlement hasn't been around before, but this episode is very fitting for today's times. Dealing with economic distress, racial tensions, social unrest and low professional performance. On this episode of Uinfluence Raphael goes deep into entitlement behavior, it's signs at home, with...

  12. #Mavisaid Monday - What Most People Miss About Real Leadership [EP.64]

    Welcome back to #Mavisaid Monday! Most people have their own version of leadership. In reality, leadership comes down to a few simple, result oriented, indicators that will show the effectiveness and longevity of leadership. Here are some of the things Raphael goes over in this episode of...

  13. Best Practices For Hiring Remotely [EP.63]

    What was supposed to be Episode 61 on Uinfluence podcast is now released as Episode 63. Enjoy! On this episode Raphael goes over some of the best practices for recruiting, hiring and onboarding new employees. He also breaks down some simple and practical steps to growing a team within a healthy...

  14. Michelle Arguello - Life With Adversities & The Power Of Your Voice [EP. 62]

    While many people are coming up with reasons why they can't do something, our guest Michelle Arguello uses those reasons to start projects and businesses. As a single parent of two, an entrepreneur, host of a quickly rising podcast AND while maintaining her full time career in the corporate…

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  15. Three Types Of Customers To Stay Away From [EP.61]

    Did you ever get a feeling during a sales meeting that the prospect isn't the type of client you want to work with but neglect your gut feeling and proceed to starting the project? How about seeing the first signs of negative vibes from your customers once you start working with them? On episode…

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  16. Standing Out While Everyone Else Is Conforming [EP.60]

    Are you watching the Social Media and trying to be like everyone else? In this episode Raphael goes over the dangers of conformity and why it's absolutely critical to be true to yourself. It's been said that the biggest disease in the world is conformity. It is our responsibility to be true to...

  17. #Mavisaid Monday - Answering Your Questions In Times of Uncertainty [EP.59]

    On this episode of #Mavisaid Monday you have a session of Q and A from the listeners as well as Instagram and Facebook community. We have selected four questions that kept coming up and addressed them on this podcast. 1. What would you do if you can no longer make money with what you were doing...

  18. What Can Businesses Do NOW To Prepare for Post COVID-19 Pandemic [EP.58]

    On the last episode of Uinfluence Podcast Raphael went over some key steps to take during the time of pandemic while others are panicking. On this episode you will hear what the businesses of tomorrow should be doing TODAY and what to pay attention to as we move into the new economy. Every…

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  19. #Mavisaid Monday - COVID-19 Anxiety: In Fear or Focused? [EP.57]

    In a time of COVID-19 pandemic, many business owners are facing challenging times, perhaps the most challenging they've seen in their working lifetime. While many are in fear, some are laser focused. Which one are you? One thing is for certain, when you're in fear you can't be in focus. On this...

  20. 5 Ways To Reduce Employee Turnover [EP. 56]

    If you own a business with employees then you already know how much of a headache it is to find the right people to work for you. You also know how expensive the replacement process is with lost time and revenue. On this episode Raphael goes into a detailed five step process on how you can…

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  21. What Social Media Platform is Right For Your Business? [EP. 55]

    Many business owners don't know where to start and what Social Media platforms they should be on. They hear words like Facebook, Instagram or TikTok from their friends, fellow entrepreneurs, their children, online influencers and employees and automatically think THAT platform is the ONE....

  22. Suzanne Sinatra - Launching A Successful Startup Despite All Odds [EP.54]

    Transitioning from a high profile, secure job into entrepreneurship isn't easy. When that transition is faced with health challenges, VC's relations and the market place. Despite all odds Suzanne, who is the Founder of Private Packs, has reached the proof of concept, established the demand from…

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  23. #Mavisaid Monday - Culture Development Vs. Having Perks [EP.53]

    There is a big disconnect between what employers do to make the staff more happy and what the staff actually wants. For the most part, it is actually less expensive financially to built and scale a healthy work culture than to provide the perks for the employees so they can feel "happy". Will it...

  24. #Mavisaid Monday - Why Your Employees Aren't Engaged Anymore [EP. 52]

    It’s important to recognize the signs of employee disengagement as early as possible so that you can sooner assess why and take action to solve the problem. Employee disengagement typically occurs for one of two reasons, either cultural challenges within the organization or lack of proper and...

  25. Building a Brand vs. Building a Business [EP. 51]

    We are back for our second year of Uinfluence podcast! We are kicking it off with a topic so important, especially in the digital age, for all entrepreneurs and business owners. Tune in to find out the difference between building a brand and building a business as well as the benefits of and…

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  26. #Mavisaid Monday - What Most Businesses Get Wrong About Social Media [EP.50]

    Is your brand leveraging Social Media? How are you using Social Media to build your business today? On this episode of Uinfluence find out the what most business owners get wrong about social media and how you can dramatically increase the rewards of social media in 2020. Raphael shares the key...

  27. #Mavisaid Monday - Advice For Startup Entrepreneurs [EP.49]

    Regardless of what type of professional landscape you choose as long as it's something new it won't be an easy path. The landscape of entrepreneurship perhaps will be the most difficult but many will argue that it is most rewarding, for various reasons. In this episode, Raphael Mavi discusses the...

  28. Yuri Mavashev - Financial Forecasting [EP.48]

    On this episode of Uinfluence podcast Raphael interviews Yuri Mavashev, Founder of Finance Driven, to talk about financial forecasting, financial literacy, culture building and all things that effect employers and their growth. Yuri's professional journey began in the finance and analytics world...

  29. #Mavisaid Monday - The Three P's To Every Successful Business [EP. 47]

    There are many components to every successful business, from recruiting to marketing, from sales to culture development, and everything in between. On this episode Raphael summarizes all essential ingredients to any successful business into three P's. The three P's are: Purpose - The purpose of a...

  30. Travis Chappell - Value Creates Real Influence [EP. 46]

    Travis Chappell joins us on the Uinfluence Podcast as Raphael Mavi asks questions on social media, networking and why and how someone can start their own podcast. Travis is the Founder and Host of the Build Your Network podcast which has been rated in the Top 25 Business Podcasts. He has been...

  31. #Mavisaid Monday - Improve Your Influence by Eliminating Words of Weakness [EP. 45]

    Although verbal communication only represents 7% of all our communication it is necessary to understand what attributes are most important to make that 7% as strong as possible. Knowing what to say is half the battle, but knowing HOW to say it is the other half. Almost anyone with verbal ability...

  32. Christian Höferle - Bridging The Cultural Gap With Companies [EP.44]

    Christian Höferle is a cultural coach, trainer, and mentor for multinational organizations - or rather: for people who work globally. Based in Atlanta, he is German by passport, American by choice, Bavarian at heart, and people call him The Culture Guy. His passion is to help people discover...

  33. It's The System, Not The People [EP. 43]

    Welcome back! It's been quiet a while since our last episode was released and the reason behind the absence is the inspiration behind the theme of this episode. Rest assured we have some amazing topics that will be released in the upcoming weeks we know you will enjoy. On this podcast Raphael...

  34. Brigitta Hoeferle - Selling With Integrity Using BANKCode [EP.42]

    As a powerfully engaging and professional international speaker, Brigitta is also known as the fasted-tracked female trainer and retired lead coach of the world's largest self-development company. As leading mentor, business coach and author she is invited to speak on stages around the world. Her...

  35. #Mavisaid Monday - Developing Self Worth Destroys Dependency [EP.41]

    This episode of #Mavisaid Monday is a tough one, it was tough to record and will certainly be tough to accept the contents of it. Self awareness is the foundation to all progress, while self worth is the "immune" system we all develop to be happy and fulfilled in life. Tune in as Raphael goes…

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  36. Sabah Ali - Developing Your Brand Strategy [EP.40]

    TEDx speaker, Sabah Ali, joins Uinluence podcast to share her story and about branding. Her expertise and knowledge have earned her a TEDx talk, TWICE. Sabah Ali works with small businesses, individuals who are developing their personal brand and she also consults with larger companies to help…

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  37. #Mavisaid Monday - Don’t Follow Your Passion, Follow Your Effort & Skills [EP.39]

    What's popular isn't always right or true, and what's true isn't always popular. If you've been on Social Media at all over the last few years you hear a lot of content revolved around following your passion. Although that advice is great, it comes with certain drawbacks which you must…

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  38. Raphael Mavi - Seven Signs of a Disengaged Manager [EP.38]

    In USA alone, according to a study, disengaged management costs the economy over $100 billion. If you own a business with employees this is a must listen to episode. If you work for a company but want more clarity for what type of leadership you work with, definitely listen to this episode. It...

  39. #Mavisaid Monday - How To See The Real Value in People [EP.37]

    People in general are quick to judge others based on how they look, how they speak or what their beliefs are. The question we must all ask ourselves is "are those things a real indicator of their value?". Whether it's a negative judgement or a positive one, most of the time it does cloud our...

  40. Jeannette Ceja - Developing Your Purpose By Following Your Passion [EP.36]

    Jeannette Ceja is an award winning travel host and journalist who is traveling the world and contributing to the leisure and travel industry. Her passion for travel started at the age of six and she never gave up on that dream. While in pursuit of her dream Jeannette faced many rejections,...

  41. #Mavisaid Monday - Creating a Resilient Work Culture & Eliminating Watered Down Environment [EP.35]

    The strength of any team is measured not during thriving times but during tough times. How does your organization deal with criticism? How strong is your work culture? Is the work environment watered down and full of political correctness? Every employer Raphael meets with wants to create a...

  42. Sean Conner & Lisandra on How To Scale a Solopreneurship To a Leveraged Business [EP.34]

    Most people that start a new career in the industry which Lisandra is in are stuck being the sole provider without any leverage until they transition to a new career or retire. But not Lisandra. Having an immigrant, hustle-mentality she knew that the key to freedom is leverage and scalability. On...

  43. #Mavisaid Monday - Expecting Great Customer Service vs. Providing It [EP.33]

    Everyone is a customer somewhere, and as customers we expect great service. The question is, as service providers and business leaders is great customer service what you provide in the market place? On this episode of Mavisaid Monday, Raphael Mavi goes over the expectations of a consumer and how…

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  44. Alex Davydov - Martial Arts Practitioner To a Business Owner [EP.32]

    Opening a business isn't the same as growing or running a business. On this episode of Uinfluence Alex Davydov shares how he went from working IN the business to working ON the business to focus on expansion through effective delegation and marketing strategies. He took his Martial Arts school…

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  45. #Mavisaid Monday - Recruiting Into a Culture vs. Hiring For a Position [EP.31]

    What do you think of when you hear the word "recruiting"? Are you recruiting people into your organization or hiring them into a position? On this episode Raphael dives into the psychology of recruiting and the practices best organizations go through to set themselves apart from the rest. Share...

  46. Alan Kushmakov - Branding Is Key, Becoming The Digital Mayor of Your Community [EP. 30]

    This episode is filled with value and inspiration. Alan K. went through his fair share of challenges in business and personal life. Which is exactly why he is a great example of our podcast theme, Uinfluence. Transitioning from corporate America into entrepreneurship while adjusting to a new city...

  47. #Mavisaid Monday - [Part 2] Being The Average of The Top Five People You Surround Yourself With [EP.29]

    On this episode of #Mavisaid Monday you get to hear the continuation of Episode 25 mainly because of the feedback our listeners provided Raphael. Please show us your support and appreciation by sharing this episode and leaving a comment with a FIVE star review. To connect or ask a question you…

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  48. Giovanna Healy - Push Forward and Be Intentional [EP.28]

    This guest is no stranger to meaning of Influence. Giovanna Healy, who was a special education teacher and an immigrant without any family has found her purpose by pushing forward through the challenges that she was faced with. Today she is a consultant to the public education system and owns a...

  49. #Mavisaid Monday - How To Increase Customer Reviews for Local Businesses [EP.27]

    All great marketing starts in-house. If you were to sum up what all businesses want you would list it as "more customers, better quality staff and more online positive reviews from existing customers". On this episode of #Mavisaid Monday, Raphael covers in great detail how small businesses can...

  50. Victor J. Parrish - Intentions Vs. Impact [EP.26]

    Victor Parrish embraced his entrepreneurial journey upon leaving his secure career as an accountant to pursue Direct Sales. While building a strong six figure income Victor conquered not only his financial goals but he went from having a stutter challenge to speaking in front of tens of thousands...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Do you wish to be a person of influence? Influence has nothing to do with ego, it has everything to do with the positive impact you have on others & the circumstances in your life. Raphael became a student of mastering positive influence & leadership when he entered Direct Sales in 2004. Since then he has built sales teams of over 7,000 representatives. He hired & trained over 200 employees with the two companies he consulted for & co-owned. In 2016 he started a consulting and training company, Unplugged Influence, Inc. that helps organizations with cultural development, morale & production.

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