#51 AI for Business: The Secret to Scaling Faster & Smarter with Basel Hakim
S1 E51 • Feb 6, 2025 • 36 minsMariana Dalto interviews Basel Hakim, exploring his journey into entrepreneurship and AI, with a focus on targeting home service contractors. Basel discusses strategies for reducing overhead and automating profits, highlighting the integration of AI into sales and marketing. He shares insights on customizing AI for lead generation and sales, and the solutions offered by Web Services Pro. The conversation delves into balancing AI with a human touch in customer service and managing unqualified leads. Basel emphasizes enhancing visibility through ads and SEO, using endorsed traffic and partnerships, and re-engaging old leads with AI. The episode concludes with ways to connect with Basel and the importance of AI guidance for businesses.
#50 Don't Let Impostor Syndrome Hold You Back with Mary Czarnecki
S1 E50 • Jan 30, 2025 • 24 minsIn this episode, Mariana Dalto interviews Mary Czarnecki, who shares her background and journey in overcoming impostor syndrome through personal experiences. Mary introduces her FIREPROOF framework, providing client examples to illustrate its effectiveness. The conversation delves into the power of storytelling in business and how it can drive success. Mary discusses her workshop topics and the customization options available for different audiences. She offers strategies for overcoming self-doubt, encouraging listeners to embrace their potential. The episode concludes with closing remarks and Mary’s contact information for those interested in learning more about her work.
#49_ Five Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Business in Any Economy
S1 E49 • Jan 29, 2025 • 13 minsMariana Dalto introduces the episode with a focus on effective marketing strategies for business growth. She emphasizes the importance of building a clear brand story and achieving omnipresence in marketing. The discussion covers practical tips for creating a content calendar and strategies for collaboration to enhance reach. Mariana highlights the often-overlooked importance of consistent follow-up in nurturing business relationships. The episode concludes with key takeaways and closing remarks, encouraging listeners to implement the discussed strategies in their own businesses.
#48 How Podcasts Are Revolutionizing Business Marketing with Carrolee Drummonds
S1 E48 • Jan 23, 2025 • 29 minsMariana Dalto welcomes Carrolee Drummonds to discuss her journey into content marketing and her career pivot to storytelling and consulting due to health impacts. Carrolee shares insights on leveraging podcasts for business growth and offers advice for small business owners on starting their own podcasts. The conversation highlights the benefits of podcasting for branding and provides tips on overcoming nerves and preparing for pitches. Carrolee also shares her resources for podcast guesting and emphasizes the importance of diversifying marketing strategies and building email lists. The episode concludes with a look at Carrolee's online presence and community for podcast guesting, along with closing remarks and a call to action.
#47 Discover the Easy Way to Optimize with AI and Automation with Alane Boyd
S1 E47 • Jan 16, 2025 • 33 minsIn this episode, Mariana Dalto chats with Alane Boyd about her tech journey and business evolution. Alane highlights her focus on AI and automation to tackle inefficiencies and stresses the importance of collaboration in AI implementation. They discuss integrating automation with CRM systems, strategies for cutting costs, and effective communication tools for businesses. Alane shares insights on managing client expectations and timing for adopting new technologies. The conversation also touches on common project management pitfalls and resources for optimization. The episode wraps up with Alane's final thoughts and a call to action.
#46 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Joy with Dez Maya
S1 E46 • Jan 9, 2025 • 29 minsMariana Dalto welcomes Dez Maya to discuss her inspiring journey into the world of coaching. Dez shares the early challenges she faced when starting her business and delves into effective strategies for acquiring and retaining clients. The conversation highlights common client challenges, particularly the impact of fear on growth, and Dez's personal story of overcoming self-limiting beliefs. She emphasizes the importance of embracing joy and discipline in entrepreneurship, along with the significance of a supportive network and handling criticism. Listeners are encouraged to connect with Dez and explore her coaching programs. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and a call to action.
#45 Elevate Your Client Experience and Unleash Your Brand with Lisa Shorr
S1 E45 • Jan 2, 2025 • 28 minsMariana Dalto introduces Lisa Shorr, who shares her background and journey, including the challenges she faced after being fired by a client. Lisa emphasizes the significance of consistent branding and creating exceptional client experiences. The conversation delves into calculating the lifetime value of a client and the integration of sales and service to enhance these experiences. Lisa clarifies the distinction between customer service and client experience and provides a breakdown of her BRAND method. The episode also touches on Lisa's upcoming book, "Your Brand Unleashed." It wraps up with closing remarks, show notes, and reminders for listeners.
#44 Unlocking Holistic Health and Business Growth with Mai Liis Kivistik
S1 E44 • Dec 26, 2024 • 25 minsIn this episode, Mariana Dalto welcomes Mai Liis Kivistik, who shares her inspiring journey from IT to event management, ultimately launching her own business. Mai discusses overcoming health challenges and burnout, leading her to the discovery of herbs and face yoga. She explains the development of her skincare products and how she integrates face yoga, debunking common misconceptions about its significance. The conversation highlights the importance of releasing facial tension for holistic health and balancing entrepreneurship with personal well-being. Mai offers key strategies for brand growth and audience engagement. The episode concludes with advice for small business owners and ways to connect with Mai.
#43 The Surprising Way Generosity Can Boost Your Bottom Line with Katrina Nguyen
S1 E43 • Dec 19, 2024 • 25 minsMariana Dalto welcomes Katrina Nguyen, who shares her journey into telemedicine and her mission with Faithful 2 Fitness. The discussion centers on the concept of generosity and its impact on both business and nonprofit sectors. Katrina emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and offers advice for business owners on the benefits of giving. The conversation shifts to mentorship, networking, and building meaningful relationships. Katrina reflects on satisfying career moments and her contributions to nonprofits. The episode concludes with a resource titled "3 Steps to a Healthier You" and closing remarks.
#42 Stop Wasting Time: 5 Scaling Success Mistakes You're Making with Rhys Giannarelli
S1 E42 • Dec 12, 2024 • 28 minsMariana Dalto introduces Rhys Giannarelli, who shares his journey from hospitality to veterinary practice, discussing challenges and the importance of having an exit strategy. Rhys talks about building businesses through effective systems, team engagement, and fostering a collaborative work environment. The episode covers team transparency, reward systems, and Rhys's personal learnings. Rhys offers advice for small business owners and provides information about his workshops. The episode concludes with a call-to-action for listeners.
#41 What's holding you back from Staying Motivated?
S1 E41 • Dec 11, 2024 • 16 minsMariana Dalto explores motivation strategies crucial for small business success. She discusses the importance of building dependability and cultivating uniqueness in business operations. Emphasizing learning from failure, Mariana shares insights on continuous improvement and adapting to challenges. The episode offers a summary of motivation principles, accompanied by real-world examples that illustrate their application. Mariana highlights the continuous process of motivation, encouraging listeners to integrate these strategies into their business journey. The episode concludes with closing remarks, reinforcing the significance of motivation in achieving long-term success.
#40 Tiny Living Holds the SECRET to Financial Freedom with Laura Lynch
S1 E40 • Dec 5, 2024 • 24 minsMariana Dalto welcomes Laura Lynch, founder of Tiny House Advisor, to discuss her journey and the impact of the pandemic on the tiny house movement. Laura shares insights into planning and transitioning to a tiny house lifestyle, addressing business solutions for common challenges, and exploring financial and legal aspects. The conversation highlights client experiences, including stories of downsizing and lifestyle shifts, and examines family dynamics in tiny house living with children. Laura provides considerations and first steps for those interested in tiny house living and shares insights from her "Less House More Moolah" podcast. The episode concludes with long-term benefits of tiny house living and contact information.
#39 Want Business Growth? Focus on This ONE Thing for 6 Months with Lizy Freudmann
S1 E39 • Nov 28, 2024 • 26 minsMariana Dalto introduces Lizy Freudmann, who shares her transition from a corporate career to entrepreneurship. Lizy discusses how she leverages her corporate experience to drive small business success and tackles common branding challenges. She shares creative strategies for solving client problems, highlighting a case study on boosting a green energy brand. Lizy offers key career lessons and insights, providing valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Listeners learn how to connect with Lizy and her business. The episode includes a mention of a free storytelling resource and concludes with Mariana's closing remarks and a call to action.
#38 Boost Creativity by Avoiding These 3 Deadly Mistakes with Elizabeth Jane
S1 E41 • Nov 21, 2024 • 27 minsMariana Dalto introduces Elizabeth Jane, who shares her inspiring story of overcoming personal challenges. Elizabeth discusses the importance of managing emotions in business and the value of being present. She offers practical steps for facing challenges and emphasizes the role of self-development. The conversation explores the significance of self-nurture, setting boundaries, and utilizing creativity as a healing tool. Elizabeth provides insightful advice and ways to connect with her for further guidance. The episode concludes with closing remarks and expressions of gratitude.
BONUS: Stop Wasting Time and Learn the 7-STEP Formula Today!
Bonus • Nov 18, 2024 • 22 minsIn this episode, Mariana Dalto shares her insights on building a successful small business. She begins by establishing her credentials and then delves into the importance of developing a clear business idea and identifying your target market. She discusses effective marketing strategies to capture attention and how to turn that attention into viable leads. Mariana explores lead management and follow-up techniques, and offers advice on streamlining the sales process. She also covers the essentials of assembling and training a sales team, and provides tips for scaling up your business. The episode concludes with her closing thoughts and details about an upcoming webinar.
#36 Get Ready to Expand Your Business Like Matcha Nude Did in 2024 with Samantha Coffin
S1 E37 • Nov 14, 2024 • 26 minsMariana Dalto introduces Samantha Coffin, who shares the origins and journey of her business, Matcha Nude. Samantha discusses the company's expansion, mentorship experiences, and how they overcame early challenges. The conversation covers Matcha Nude's product line and plans for wholesale distribution. Samantha highlights the health benefits of matcha and shares inspiring customer stories. Resources for matcha beginners and the company's achievements are explored, along with tips for transitioning from coffee to matcha. The episode concludes with closing remarks, show notes, listener engagement, and a farewell.
#35 90-Day Goals are the SECRET to Business Success with Layne The Auctionista
S1 E35 • Nov 7, 2024 • 31 minsMariana Dalto introduces Layne The Auctionista, who shares her journey from financial adviser to auctioneer. Layne discusses discovering auctioneering at a charity gala, her experience with a livestock auctioneer, and attending auction school. She addresses challenges in a male-dominated industry and strategies for raising charity funds. The conversation highlights storytelling in auctions, business growth strategies, managing revenue streams, and financial management. Layne offers insights on transitioning to full-time business ownership, hiring practices, and the role of a business coach. The episode ends with Layne's contact information.
#34 Discover 10X Superlife Formula for Success
S1 E34 • Nov 6, 2024 • 13 minsIn this episode, Mariana Dalto introduces the concept of 10x Superlife, challenging societal beliefs and myths that can hold individuals back. She explores the importance of balancing life and setting achievable goals, emphasizing how health significantly impacts business success. Mariana presents a 5-step framework designed for both personal and business growth, advocating for continuous learning and networking as essential tools. The episode wraps up with final thoughts, encouraging listeners to integrate these insights into their lives for a more fulfilling and successful journey.
#33 Build Confidence That Attracts Success in Business and Life!
S1 E33 • Nov 1, 2024 • 24 minsMariana Dalto explores the vital role of mindset and self-confidence in business. She delves into understanding self-confidence, its impact, and differentiating it from arrogance. The discussion includes building emotional resilience and self-worth and unpacks reasons for low self-confidence. Mariana highlights the benefits of self-confidence and offers strategies for daily enhancement. She discusses training the brain for confidence, the role of affirmations and goals, and the power of confidence in attraction and influence. The episode closes with final thoughts on confidence building, providing listeners with insights and practical advice for personal growth.
#32 Mastering Storytelling Skills for Effective Communication with Darius Wallace
S1 E32 • Oct 31, 2024 • 32 minsMariana Dalto welcomes Darius Wallace to discuss his journey into acting, storytelling, and coaching. Darius shares his background, inspirations, and the accidental start in storytelling. They explore his storytelling techniques, the 5 P's of storytelling, and the importance of audience-focused communication. Darius offers advice on overcoming challenges and enhancing communication skills. The episode highlights his coaching methods, services, and client experiences, emphasizing storytelling's impact. It concludes with details on where to find Darius online and closing remarks.