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Kate Erickson is a creator, engager and implementor at EntrepreneurOnFire, a 7-day a week podcast that interviews today’s most inspiring and successful entrepreneurs. She is also the host of Kate’s Take: The EntrepreneurOnFire Audio Blog and author of A Beginner’s Guide to Creating an Online Business (formerly, The Fire Path). Kate is passionate about helping entrepreneurs create systems and processes to promote efficiency and bring clarity to their journey. Motivational Quote Business InspirationKate’s always loved to write. So she’s turned what started as a hobby into a career. [4:00] Productivity TipHear how Kate themes her days to allow her to be the most productive possible. [12:14] Steps to Beginning a BlogThree steps to getting started with your own blog. [13:31] Success TraitKate believes her drive has led to her success. She continually keeps going. If something doesn’t reach her expectations, she doesn’t give up. She just tries it again with a different approach. [17:02] Productivity/Lifes

Elizabeth has cracked the code to a healthy lifestyle. This is the basis for her company Primal Potential. She started her life overweight and as many of us have done, tried every diet out there. Elizabeth was obsessed with food and it affected her whole life. This negative food focus, however, led to a positive when she switched educational direction and earned her Masters Degree in Nutrition. But even so, this knowledge did not carry over to her personal struggle. She didn’t want to go out with friends, avoided cameras, and wouldn’t travel – which meant she didn’t see her family very much. She was isolated and depressed. Here’s the silver lining. Change happened for her literally in one day in her car. Read all the details on her website for the whole story. Suffice it to say, she has now lost 130 lbs and most importantly is full of energy, confidence and has success straight in her path. Primal Potential focuses on the Paleo theory. That means aligning our eating with how our ancestors eat.

http://giftbizunwrapped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Claudia-Thumbnail.jpg () In 1993 Claudia Johnson founded her unique gift company, EXCLAMATIONS! Gifts with a two hundred dollar unemployment check and a dream. Her business has evolved into a thriving, full service, gift and gift basket company, offering an entire host of innovative and custom gift baskets, specialty items, and themed gift solutions for all occasions. In 2001 she purchased her 5,000 square foot building which features an inspiring showroom, gourmet pantry, offices, production facilities, shipping department and a photography studio. Having been honored with many distinctions in the gift industry, Claudia’s accomplishments include: Guest Gift Designer for Nordstrom; in-house Gift Basket Instructor at JC Penny’s corporate center in Plano, TX; and voted First Place winner for “San Diego’s Best Gift Shop”. She has been featured in international trade magazines, on television, and has been a guest speaker at national level trade shows and conv

Julie started working at The Silk Thumb at age 16. Seven years later she bought the business and learned what being in charge is all about. She specializes in designing unique interior space utilizing the world’s finest artificial flowers, plants and trees. Learn how Julie has re-positioned The Silk Thumb for strong future success. [Tweet “Lighting it Up with Julie Brugioni of The Silk Thumb today.” link of show] Motivational Quote Business InspirationThe beauty of any environment filled with color led Julie to work at The Silk Thumb. The possibility to actually own the business was an opportunity too good to pass up. [7:05] A Candle Flickering MomentThe economy dip starting in 2008 led to low customer traffic and a potential shutdown of The Silk Thumb. Hear how Julie changed things up and instead of closing the doors, rebuilt a thriving business and a dramatically improved lifestyle as a business owner. [11:36] Success TraitBeing an action taker and her talent for color mat

Brendan is a high school assistant principal by day and runs two other businesses by night. First there is Ok! Kimonos, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu clothing brand sold online and supported by two blogs. And he is the host of Entrepreneurs and Coffee, a business focused podcast and his newest passion. While this seems like a full life, his faith and family are what he holds most dear. Motivational Quote     Business InspirationBrendan walked a path that started with the passion for Jiu Jitsu combined with his love for teaching. Along the way he identified a need in the industry that he wanted to fill and started a blog. He was surprised to find that his interest in overall business was even greater and that has led to his podcast supporting and training entrepreneurs. Sometimes it’s not a single moment of inspiration, it’s a journey. [6:33] A Candle Flickering MomentGoing into business with a friend and a handshake was a bad plan. The importance of getting agreements down on paper eithe

Welcome! This is Sue Monhait, your host, and I want to welcome you to the first episode of Gift Biz Unwrapped. This will be a little different than future shows in that I want to lay a foundation as to what you can expect moving forward and why the podcast is here in the first place! The PurposeThe purpose of Gift Biz Unwrapped is to provide insights and actionable strategies to grow your business. At the end of each episode, you will walk away with new ideas, or tools, or processes that you can apply to grow your business. My Back StoryLet me tell you a little about myself. I come from 15 years working in the corporate environment in sales and marketing consultation. During that time I worked with several hundred smaller retailers as well as some of the big guys. I was in a lead position for the McDonald’s salad rollout way back when, as well as working with companies such as Pizza Hut, Osco/Savon Drug, Kohl’s and more. I’ll tell you a secret that I discovered during that time. The larger businesse