Mogul Chix® Chat Podcast

Serial entrepreneurship isn't for everyone. But that doesn't mean anyone has the right to tell you that you can't do it. I firmly believe that everyone has a right to multiple streams of revenue. But there are subtle nuances to it if you want to keep your sanity. In this episode, I share my personal tips on how I manage to have multiple companies running concurrently and successfully.

Duration:00:19:52

Episode 79: Episode 79: Negotiate Smarter Investment Terms

Did you know you can negotiate terms with an investor? A lot of people don't know that. The assumption is that once an investor makes an offer, you to take it as is. But as in life, everything is negotiable. In this episode I give tips on how to effectively position yourself to negotiate the terms and get the best chance of securing a funding deal that you can be happy with. Also, you can buy the book The Mogul Chix® Guide to Getting VC Funding (on the Mogul Chix® website, or on Amazon) or join Funding School™ (mogulchixacademy.com) to improve your chances of successfully getting funding for your company.

Duration:00:12:32

Episode 78: Episode 78: Allow Others to Help You Adjust Your Crown

Ladies, it's OK. Constructive criticism usually doesn't come from ill intent. Many women honestly want to see you win. And sometimes it means helping you adjust that crown and make better decision in this business world. But sometimes the delivery can be perceived as wrong or harmful. So how do we help each other adjust our crowns? It starts with open conversation. I don't know about you, but I am my sister's keeper.

Duration:00:12:52

Episode 77: Episode 77: Do Salary Comps BEFORE You Hire

When you have hiring needs, it's easy to start interviewing before understanding the salary landscape. Many entrepreneurs make that mistake. A lot try to fit their hired to their budget. In fact they end up losing on great talent when they take that approach. It's better to understand what salaries look like before even talking to the first candidate. It saves time and helps you find the right people and pay them what they're worth.

Duration:00:13:34

Episode 76: Episode 76: Politics Not As Usual

DISCLAIMER: I did this podcast episode as a Facebook/Youtube livestream. So the quality is a little different. The political landscape has gotten hot! Biden is out, Harris is in. There have been coalitions breaking records in funding and Zoom calls. But not everyone is on board. People have questions, and rightly so. But now is the time to focus on things like policy. Women and people of color stay under attack. And Kamala Harris is getting it from all sides. There's a chance to make history. But it's going to take a steady ground game and an even baton passing relay race. Can it be done?

Duration:00:21:46

Episode 75: Episode 75: Don't Let The Copycats Win

Imitation is not the highest or sincerest form of flattery. It's theft. While nothing in business or social media is ever new, what you offer has your own stamp and identity. When you oenly share your message with the world, it's easy to become a target of copycats. It happens with designer goods, and services are no different. In this episode I talk about things you can do to protect your brand.

Duration:00:16:09

Episode 74: Episode 74: Post-Hire Talent Management

Most business owners get so caught up in the hiring process and the search for great talent, they often forget about after the hire. Getting them is a lot easier than keeping them. How you treat your employees will determine how long they stay and how loyal they will be. In this episode I talk about the things you can do to keep your employees engaged, happy and loyal.

Duration:00:17:31

Episode 73: Episode 73: Client Success Journey

When working with clients, it should never be strictly transactional. Clients remember how they were treated and made to feel more than what they paid for. Most business owners don't take the time to understand the client success journey. In this episode I give some insight into what the process is and how to make it a fruitful one.

Duration:00:20:34

Episode 72: Episode 72: Build Real Wealth, Don't Idolize Symbols of Rich

There's a difference between wealthy and rich. Wealthy is quiet, rich is loud & bragging. In this social media world, people can be anything they want to be, and often times the images of wealth get confused with real wealth. Unless your brand is about wealth, there should be no reason to use images or posts to falsely portray an image of a life you don't live. Inevitably, someone will buy your product or service in the hopes that they too can achieve the wealthy you show. But when it's not real, it leads to disappointment, anger and sometimes threat of being sued for false advertisement. In this episode I break down the difference and how to prevent sending the wrong messages on social media.

Duration:00:29:05

Episode 71: Episode 71: Establish Your Value Before Someone Else Does

I learned long ago that if I don't establish my value, someone else would. And the value they establish won't line up to the truth. When establishing value, don't think in terms of price or affordability. Think about the results you deliver. They have to match the promise in order for the value to be accepted. You decide what your value should be, not the consumer. But whatever you choose, you have to be prepared to stand by it. Remember, value is not just about price.

Duration:00:15:53

Episode 70: Episode 70: Brainstorming with the Biz Besties

I know it's happened to you. You and your girls are in the middle of a great conversation. All of you are dropping gems. Valuable strategy that have the potential to change your life and the way you do business. An hour later, you forget half of what was said! Start normalizing having brainstorming sessions with your business besties...and recording them! These conversations are a treasure trove of intellectual assets. The right idea can set you up for a huge win. What kind of conversations are you having with your biz besties?

Duration:00:12:21

Episode 69: Episode 69: The CEO Experience for Women of Color

We have what it takes to be the boss. We're building amazing companies and making power moves that are setting up our future generations for wealth. Yet we are vulnerable as Moms in this society. We work to get parity with our counterparts. In short, we are drained at times. In a world that's fighting so har to eliminate "woke" and refuse to acknowledge diversity, we find ourselves exhausted but steady moving. Our accomplishments matter. Let's take back the narrative and have the conversations. We have to do this amongst our own community and the community of women at large. So let's start the conversation so we can get on one accord because women banded together harness such power and can affect real change. But first, hear us.

Duration:00:23:31

Episode 68: Episode 68: The Price is the Price- Stop Trying to Serve Everyone

Yes, Mary J. Blige in collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti launched a boot for $1,300. Some people are complaining about the price and are calling for her to release a lower priced one. But is that fair? I learned a long time ago that the price is the price but terms are negotiable. While I am sympathetic to the world and economy we live in. everything ain't for everybody. If there is value in something, nobody should be asking for lower prices. That's why there are payment plans and financing opportunities. As Alex Hormozi said "Poor people stay poor because they're worried about poor people judging them". Sell your stuff. Assign a price to it. Don't let anyone shame you about it. People will afford what they want to afford. That is not your focus. Assign a price based on the value of the product or service and don't worry about the rest.

Duration:00:23:20

Episode 67: Episode 67: Speak Up- Use Your Voice, Platform & Network to Effect Change