CEO School with Suneera Madhani

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86. Karagan Osmann on Turning a Struggle into a Product, the Importance of Customer Experience, and Growing a Community from Scratch May 17, 2021

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In this episode, you'll hear from Karagan Osmann, CEO & Founder of S'moo @thesmooco. S'moo is a women's health brand designed to help women everywhere achieve optimal hormone balance and feel their best selves from the inside out. Karagan shares how her business journey began in her teens when she was diagnosed with PCOS and her mom decided to take a holistic approach instead of birth control. You'll hear the first steps Karagan took to transform an idea she had in the bathroom to building a seven figure company. She shares the biggest things that took the formula in her kitchen to a manufacturer to a successful business, and few tips that every business can implement to create a more personalized customer experience and build a strong foundation. Connect with Karagan on IG: @karaganosmann Check out S'moo: Website: www.thesmooco.com Join S'moo Babe Community: www.smoobabes.com Instagram: @thesmooco This episode is sponsored by The Club, a Quarterly box and digital monthly community to help you level up and leadership and life. Learn more today at join.theceoschool.co/theclub Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.

85. Shannan Monson on 4k Followers in 24 Hours, Three Tips for Successful Reels, and the Impact of Creating a Unique Tilt on What's Working May 12, 2021

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In today's Wine Wednesday, Shannan shares her top three tips to creating reels that go viral and bring in new followers. You'll hear why it is important to be on top of current trends, and how to niche your account on social media apps so you can create a unique tilt on successful reel formulas. Tune in to learn why consistently posting great content that utilizes your unique tilt on formulas that are already working will help your reels succeed. This episode is sponsored by The Club, a Quarterly box and digital monthly community to help you level up and leadership and life. Learn more today at join.theceoschool.co/theclub Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.

84. Berrion Berry on Understanding the Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle, Leveraging Them in Business, and Using Them to Optimize Your Calendar May 10, 2021

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In this episode, you'll hear from Berrion Berry, a Menstrual Health Educator, Certified Integrative Health Practitioner & the Founder of The Flo Academy. Berrion breaks down the menstrual cycle into three specific categories to help understand how to work with your cycle instead of against. You'll hear when the optimal time is to do vision casting, goal setting, and zoom out of the business and look at an overview. She shares when your peak performance will take place, and the the optimal time to look for gaps in your business, identify what bridges need to be built to get you from point A to point B. Berrion explains the different types of birth control options available, ones that may cause you to have a cycle versus ones that don’t and options that can sync to your cycle. You'll learn how to set up your work calendar to reflect your cycle so that you can begin using this knowledge in day to day business.

Connect with Berrion: Instagram: @berrionlberry Optimize your Flo Course: https://www.berrionlberry.com/oyf This episode is sponsored by The Club, a Quarterly box and digital monthly community to help you level up and leadership and life. Learn more today at join.theceoschool.co/theclub Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.

83. Suneera Madhani and Katie Rosa on Encouragement for the Working Mom, Prioritizing Self Care, and Letting Go of the Expectations of Other May 05, 2021

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On today's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera and Katie Rosa, customer activation team leader at Stax, share encouragement for working moms, whether own a business, are a working professional, or just getting started in your career. Katie shares how she manages her life as a working mom in a growing company and different ways to show up as your best self and do the best work in the shortest amount of time. Suneera shares how after a lot of trials and errors in motherhood she has made a shift that has helped her happy in work and mom life. You'll hear how self care should be a priority and encouragement to define your own success as a mother, spouse, partner, colleague, and then live up to your expectations, not others. Connect with Katie on IG: @littleladykatie__ Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way. See you in the next class!

82. Dr. Nicole Thaxton on Identifying High Achieving Anxiety, Building Self Awareness, and Finding Peace in the Midst of the Hustle May 03, 2021

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In this episode, you'll hear from Dr Nicole Thaxton, a Licensed Professional Counselor, speaker and educator, and the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Atlanta Wellness Collective, a private counseling and wellness practice located near Atlanta, GA. Shannan and Dr. Nicole discuss what it’s like to be ambitious women, what made us this way, and how to find peace and rest in the midst of the hustle. Dr. Nicole shares what generational patterns are and examples so you can see what these might look like in your own life. You'll hear how you can shift from connecting your worth to the letters after your name or achievements and find peace in just being, and several ways to build self awareness and understand where you’re showing up in life and how you’re spending your time. Connect with Dr. Thaxton: IG: @cocothax

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Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way. See you in the next class!

81. Shannan Monson on What to Do When Others Don't Support You, How to Handle Criticism from People You Love, and Why You Don't Need Externa Apr 28, 2021

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In this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Shannan shares how to navigate the moments of criticism from those you love in the early years of entrepreneurship. You'll learn her three step process for moving past negative comments from others and not letting it impact you, and how to get comfortable having uncomfortable conversations to set boundaries. You'll hear why you should surround yourself with a community of people who understand your path and how to find internal validation. Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way. See you in the next class!

80. Rebecca Liu Doyle on Being a Minority Woman in the Venture Capital Industry, Features of an Investor Bankable Business, and the Importan Apr 26, 2021

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In this episode, you'll hear from Rebecca Liu, a principal investor at Insight Partners focusing on areas such as high-growth software, marketplaces, and consumer internet. Rebecca shares how she went from majoring in politics and economics and working on Capitol Hill to entering the finance industry and discovering the world of start-ups and venture capital. You'll learn what it means to be an operator in a VC company, the role they play in your business, and how they can be an asset to your growth. You'll hear the traits of a venture backable business and the three characteristics Rebecca looks for that really apply to all viable business. This episode is sponsored by The Club, a Quarterly box and digital monthly community to help you level up and leadership and life. Learn more today at join.theceoschool.co/theclub Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast

79. Suneera Madhani on Leveraging an Accountability Group to 10x Your Growth, Creating a Board of Directors, and Cultivating a Peer Network Apr 21, 2021

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In this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares the importance and impact of having an accountability structure in your business whether that is a board of directors, mastermind, peer community or coach. You'll learn what the function of a board of directors is, how it can help grow your business, and considerations when forming one. Suneera discusses how you can utilize a customer advisory council if you have a smaller company to help as you build out products and think through things you may be missing. If you are just starting out, you'll hear the impact having a mentor or business coach can have to help you short-cut success and avoid potential pitfalls and why how you can leverage peer accountability through a mastermind or membership community. Sign up for the 3-part video series Start & Grow a Digital Business with 10x Scalability: https://join.theceoschool.co/starter-learn-more Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we'll send it your way.

77. Shannan Monson on Moving the Needle at Each Stage of Business, Tips for Scaling from Six to Seven Figures, and Maximizing Your Customer Apr 14, 2021

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In this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Shannan shares the primary needle movers in each stage of business as you grow from zero to 7 figures You'll hear what your priority should be at the very beginning if you haven’t hit six figures yet or have inconsistent income months, and the importance of getting proof of product. Shannan gives considerations when hiring team members and how bringing people in to your business that will help you take it to the next level. You'll learn why should optimize your customer journey and the impact that it can have on your bottom line. Sign up for the 3-part video series Start & Grow a Digital Business with 10x Scalability: https://join.theceoschool.co/starter-learn-more Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way. See you in the next class!

76. Avani Desai on Balancing Your Career and Motherhood, Letting Go of Perfectionism, and Setting the Example for Future Generations Apr 12, 2021

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In this episode, you'll hear from Avani Desai, a Partner and President at Schellman & Company, LLC, the largest niche CPA firm in the world that focuses on technology and security assessments. Avani shares her journey from majoring in computer science, landing a job growing her career with a top accounting firm, and then choosing to step away to focus on being a mom. You'll hear her share the reality of being a working mom, creating a different narrative and how the low point she hit exiting from the firm turned into an opportunity to reinvent herself. Avani gives us her three tips for balancing life while taking over and growing a large company. Sign up for the 3-part video series Start & Grow a Digital Business with 10x Scalability: https://join.theceoschool.co/starter-learn-more This episode is sponsored by The Club, a Quarterly box and digital monthly community to help you level up and leadership and life. Learn more today at join.theceoschool.co/theclub Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.

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