Business Mentoring
Business Mentoring Series – Finding Funding to Launch a Startup
Last week, on the Business Mentoring Show, Jesse Maddox talked with Fran how persistence and determination led him to the “lucky” breaks that helped him launch his company. This week, he walks Fran through TripLingo’s first year of existence. Getting a check for $100,000 in seed money might sound like a lot—but it doesn’t go…
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Business Mentoring Series – Setting Yourself Up for Success
By the time Jesse Maddox quit his corporate job he had the idea for what would eventually become TripLingo close to finalized, but success wasn’t a foregone conclusion. Now, the question was how would he fund it? Jesse says, “I had about $200 to my name.” His friends set him up with a potential investor…
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Business Mentoring Series – From Corporate Job to Small Business Ownership
On this week’s Business Mentoring Show, Jesse Maddox talks with Fran Tarkenton about the transition from a big company job to the ownership of a small business. For Jesse Maddox, CEO of TripLingo, entrepreneurship is not just an approach to business; it’s an approach to life. “I didn’t want to just start a business to…
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Business Mentoring Series – From Concept to Customer
Jesse Maddox is the Co-Founder and CEO of TripLingo and the guest on this month’s Business Mentoring Show, From Concept to Customer. TripLingo is an award-winning app to help travelers with communication and cultural fluency in countries all over the world. TripLingo was named the Business Travel Innovation of the Year in 2013 by the…
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Business Mentoring Series – Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help with Lara Hodgson
Last week, on the Business Mentoring Show, Lara and Fran discussed following your passion in business and whether or not it is more important to be passionate about what you do or why you do it. See more from last week here. This week, Lara and Fran discuss whether or not you should seek help for your new idea.…
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Business Mentoring Series – Focus on the “Why” with Lara Hodgson
On last week’s Business Mentoring Show, Lara and Fran talked about proper cash flow management and the importance of spending the right dollar at the right time. See more from our series with Lara here. This week, Lara talks with Fran about finding and keeping your passion front and center in a growing business —…
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Business Mentoring Series – Managing Cash Flow with Lara Hodgson
Last week, Lara talked with Fran about the dangers of growing your business to death. This week, she examines proper cash flow management. Related: Business Mentoring Series – Mastering Business Growth with Lara Hodgson No matter how much you try to plan and control your business, the unexpected still strikes and cash flow is affected…
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Business Mentoring Series – Mastering Business Growth with Lara Hodgson
This month, Fran’s guest on the Business Mentoring Series is Lara Hodgson, Founder and CEO of NOWaccount. Lara has secured funding for, launched, and served in executive management roles in many businesses. She has extensive experience in brand development and has worked with companies like Nike, Coca-Cola, The Home Depot, Keds, and more. She has…
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Business Mentoring Series – Building a Culture of Giving with Adam Grant
When companies hire Adam Grant to help them, the first question they always want to ask is about hiring. Since so much of his research is about the benefits of giving, how can they build a culture of giving, where people are sharing knowledge, teaching skills, and putting the good of the organization before…
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Business Mentoring Series – Identifying Givers, Takers, and Matchers with Adam Grant
In last week’s business mentoring session, Adam and Fran discussed the difference between givers, takers, and matchers and how those interaction styles can influence success. This week, Adam talks to Fran about ways to identify givers, takers, and matchers. Related: Business Mentoring Series: Give and Take with Adam Grant When people interact with one another,…
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