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194 Kaylin Marcotte: Founder & CEO of JIGGY Oct 13, 2021

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“I thought maybe there's a business I can build, not just my little hobby.”

How can you turn a hobby into a full-blown business? Our guest today is Kaylin Marcotte, the founder and CEO of the puzzle company, JIGGY. Kaylin decided to start her business after seeing a whole in the market for a product that she so wanted to see made better -- puzzles. She shares how creating a product out of a passion allowed her to build the incredible business that she has today. Tune in this hump day episode and be inspired on this episode of the #TheKaraGoldinShow

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List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles:

Website: https://jiggypuzzles.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylin-marcotte/

Kaylin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylinmarcotte/

JIGGY’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiggypuzzles/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jiggypuzzles

193 Sarah LaFleur: Founder & CEO M.M. LaFleur Oct 11, 2021

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“If you could think of any business to be in, in 2020, it definitely wasn't women's work apparel. And yet that is the business that we have. So it was just a lot of ingenuity.”

How do you create clothing that is high-quality but still affordable? Our guest today is Sarah LaFleur, founder and CEO of M.M. LaFleur, a terrific women’s clothing company that makes incredible business attire. And how do you pivot quickly when the world decides to work from home? You figure it out. Listen to Sarah’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons she has learned along the way on this inspiring episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

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List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles:

Website: https://mmlafleur.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-miyazawa-lafleur-530ab1a/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmlafleur/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/smlafleur

192 Brian Kelly: Founder & CEO of The Points Guy Oct 06, 2021

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“It's like solving a puzzle where the prize is getting to go to the Maldives for the cost of going to Orlando.”

How do you travel first class on an economy budget? Today’s episode features our guest, Brian Kelly, Founder and CEO of The Points Guy. Known for generously sharing how to use points to unlock first class travel experiences, Brian shares how his passion for points accidentally turned into a business. This conversation is full of insightful entrepreneurial advice and some great travel tips during the pandemic. Get through this hump day and plan your next vacation with the latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

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Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/192

List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles:

Website: https://thepointsguy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepointsguy/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepointsguy/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThePointsGuy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepointsguy/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepointsguy/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-points/id1441659097

191 Tiffany Dufu: Founder of The Cru & Author of Drop the Ball Oct 04, 2021

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“Research shows that we're 90% more likely to achieve a goal if we've communicated that goal to another person.”

Can dropping the ball be a good thing? Well, today’s guest shows us it can! Tiffany Dufu is the Founder of The Cru, a peer coaching service for women looking to accelerate their personal and professional growth. Tiffany shares why “dropping the ball” and asking for help is so important, especially for busy women, and how a supportive group of peers can help you achieve so much more. Make it a motivational Monday with this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

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List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles:

Website: http://tiffanydufu.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-dufu-582089a

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tiffanydufu

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoSIgKTfYRMmBreoNv_8-aA

Instagram: http://instagram.com/tdufu

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tdufu

Book: http://tiffanydufu.com/drop-the-ball

190 Ashley Sumner: Founder & CEO of Quilt Sep 29, 2021

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“People need community, always. We need to feel connected.”

If you’re looking for self-care in the form of community, look no further! Our guest today is Ashley Sumner, the Founder and CEO of Quilt, a community designed to help people connect, share, and learn with others all over the world. Ashley shares how during the pandemic, she transformed Quilt’s in-person model. Hear more about how this founder developed a business out of her own need for community, her pivots and her amazing entrepreneurial story on this incredible episode now on #TheKaraGoldinShow

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List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles:

Quilt Website: https://www.beta.wearequilt.com/

Ashley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-sumner-1686669

Ashley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjsumner/

Ashley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashleyjsumner

189 Jill Turnbull: Founder & CEO of Jill Turnbull Beauty Sep 27, 2021

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“It’s totally important to look at the ingredients and really educate yourself on the real ingredient, not just the big fancy marketing term that they have for it.”

What does it mean to be an eco-conscious beauty company? Our guest today is Jill Turnbull, founder and CEO of Jill Turnbull Beauty, a line of beauty products leading the charge in sustainable beauty. After 45 years in the beauty industry, Jill saw a gap in the industry that she believes she can fill -- creating products, not just packaging, that are safe for our oceans. This episode is an inspiring story of someone doing a lot of good by creating good. Press play today on this great episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

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List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles:

Website: https://jillturnbull.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillturnbull

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JillTurnbullOfficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jill.turnbull/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9cbhhDOoXp49zlI7WTOGWw

188 Amanda & Karen Zuckerman: Co-Founders, CEO & Chairman of Dormify Sep 22, 2021

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“We're really focused on making sure that we're giving the right experience to the customer, whether it's the parent or the student.”

The show is twice as nice today with the amazing mother-daughter duo, Karen and Amanda Zuckerman! Karen and Amanda co-founded Dormify when they found themselves frustrated over the lack of cool and stylish dorm decor options. So they created their own ultimate small space decorating destination. In today’s episode, this inspiring team talks about how they’ve grown Dormify through a community of brand ambassadors, and lots more. Listen to this latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow for a midweek boost of inspiration!

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List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles:

Dormify’s Website: https://www.dormify.com/

Dormify’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dormify

Dormify’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dormify/

Dormify’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/styleyourspace

Amanda’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandapaigezuckerman

Karen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-zuckerman-3359295

Amanda’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/i_am_mandz

Karen’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedormifymom

Amanda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandazuckerman/

Karen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenzuckerman/

187 Marc Champagne: Author of “Personal Socrates” & Host of “Behind The Human” Podcast Sep 20, 2021

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“We make the decision to be physically fit, we put in the effort. Think of mental fitness in the same way.”

Do you know what it means to be mentally fit? Our guest today is here to teach us what it means and how to use it to our advantage. Marc Champagne is the author of Personal Socrates and host of the top-50-ranked fitness podcast, Behind the Human. Marc is an entrepreneur and in this episode, he shares the challenges he faced in his own entrepreneurial journey. Great insight on how important it is to ask questions and take time to reflect on them as well. Lots of good stuff to look forward to on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. You don’t want to miss it!

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Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/187

List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles:

Website: https://www.behindthehuman.com/

Marc's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-champagne-14767b17/

Marc's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mchampagne/

Marc's Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcchampagne

Book - Personal Socrates: https://www.baronfig.com/personal-socrates

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/behind-the-human-with-marc-champagne/id1342231432

186 Megan Reilly: Owner & COO of Tippi Toes Inc. Sep 15, 2021

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“The key is to be adaptable, no matter what business you're in.”

This week’s guest is literally a mover and shake! Megan Reilly is the co-founder, owner and COO of Tippi Toes Inc., an award-winning franchise business that teaches kids the joys of dance. Her idea has blossomed over the past 20 years with franchises all over the US and now international too. In this conversation, we talk about how Megan started Tippi Toes with her sister as a part-time college gig and how they scaled through franchising. Megan let’s us all in on what really happened on that episode of Shark Tank when Mark Cuban gave them a deal (and after the show). So good! Start your week listening to our conversation with this episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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Mentioned in the Episode: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlreilly-tippitoes/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whoisyourmommapod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganlreilly/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/meganlreilly

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tippitoesdance

Blog & Podcast: https://whoisyourmomma.com/

185 Jeff Immelt: Author of Hot Seat, Former CEO of GE & Venture Partner at NEA Sep 13, 2021

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“Let's face it, not everybody either understands your context or cares about the company versus themselves. As a leader, you've got to filter those things out.”

Want to know what goes on behind-the-scenes when leading a Fortune 50 company? Today’s guest Jeff Imlet, former CEO of General Electric and now Venture Partner at NEA, shares amazing stories and lessons from his career. From taking over GE days before 9/11 to leading and pushing innovation, something GE’s DNA wasn’t accustomed to. We also talk about navigating through crises and building the right teams. And finally, Jeff is the Author of the new book Hot Seat: What I Learned Leading a Great American Company. This episode is a treasure trove of lessons for entrepreneurs and leaders looking for guidance and inspiration! Catch it on the #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Seat-Learned-Leading-American/dp/1982114711