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Ade Durojaiye: Technology = Equality Podcast - Episode #49

Ade Durojaiye joins the Technology = Equality Community for Episode #49. Listen in as Ade and I discuss the value of staying persistent and the importance of keeping your 'why' in front of you on the path to accomplishing your goals.
Not one road leads to market " ~Ade Durojaiye
Strategy: Ade created an info product and began selling it online. The first passive income received can quickly peak curiosity and keep the motivation flowing. Share your story, it might help someone else in the future. And surround yourself with positive people
Wisdom: Believe in your ideas and stick with them. There will always be someone to douse the fire.
Wish: To eliminate the need to wear many hats by implementing the use of automated technology and drive more online traffic
Useful Tools: You Can Open Your Eyes Now

Faith Canter: Technology = Equality Podcast - Episode #47

Have you given yourself time to find your true passion? Faith Canter joins the Technology = Equality Podcast Community to remind us to take a step back and enjoy living a life less toxic.
"It was scary, but it was a chance to heal something else within me." ~Faith Canter
Strategy: Test everything and be aware of the opportunities which may surprise you. Don't take things so seriously. If you have a passion for it and it feels right to you... go for it!
Wisdom: One of the hardest parts of any entrepreneurial journey is believing in yourself. Find stories that inspire you! Being healthy can be cheap and easy! You do not have to spend a fortune to live a less toxic life.
Wish: Faith would love the ability to automate the everyday administrative tasks associated with running her business. 
Useful Tools: Living A Life Less Toxic

Dawn Campbell: Technology = Equality Podcast - Episode #46

Do you have a life that you have always dreamed of living? Dawn Campbell joins the Technology = Equality Community for Episode #46 to help you 'Awaken Your True Potential'!
"If you can't write a whole big grown up book.... co-author one." ~Dawn Campbell
Strategy: Writing was key for Dawn to overcome the inability to network with others face to face. Take some time to understand what your market is looking for and why. Then learn where it is this market may normally interact online. Begin creating and publishing your work to obtain feedback. Then measure your results in all areas to move forward.
Wisdom: Start your journey with a leap of faith in yourself! Create a plan and a budget and make the decision to get busy! Once you are up and running, write a book! 
Wish: Dawn would love to find a new pipeline of people who love residential evening walks!
Useful Tools: www.Aronagh.com
 

Valentina Dragojevic: Technology = Equality Podcast - Episode #45

Get started on your entrepreneurial journey today. What are you waiting for? Direct from Monte Negro, Valentina Dragojevic has joined the Technology = Equality Podcast Community to remind you that time waits for no one. Valentina shares how she has taken her translation services from an offline solopreneur venture to a social networking powerhouse in the Balkins.  
"I earned way more offline, but that first $60 online was the dearest $60 to me.  "
~Valentina Dragojevic
Strategy: Begin researching platforms where you can take your brick and mortar business online with ease. Review the options you have available and be sure to reach out to others. Show what your qualities are and make sure you are active on the social media platforms you choose. 
Wisdom: When you dive into research, be sure you know what and why you are looking for it. Understand and learn the basics of what you may pay for later. There are many experts you can learn from online... be careful not to bite off more than you can chew! Take it slow so you have the time to process the information you need in easily digestible amounts. 
Useful Tools: Internet Marketing For Smart People.

Bettina Pickering: Technology = Equality Podcast - Episode #44

How well do you really know You? Bettina joins the Technology = Equality Community for Episode # 44 to share how she started a new year with a new life! Listen in as Bettina describes quitting work one January 4th and diving into her entrepreneurial journey on full faith!
"I remember as a child I was always very excited about the future."~Bettina Pickering
Strategy: Knowing yourself should be the foundation of starting anything new. Your journey may not begin with looking for your first entrepreneurial endevour. Bettina suggests taking the time, as she did, to try new things and educate yourself. Take some time to see what activities you truly enjoy.
Wisdom: Find a daily source of inspiration for you. Once you take the time to figure out 'You' and what you want to do, begin crafting your journey with the following questions; Who is my ideal client? How am I serving my clients? What is the range of prices, my ideal clients are willing to pay? How long before I begin creating a cash flow? 
Wish: The day of seamlessly operating business systems in the cloud should be here by now!!! It's just about 2016 at this point Tech = E Community, we can help Bettina with this! Bettina is also very interested in finding someone who would be capable of managing the cloud based business system.
Useful Tools: Dial A Guru Series
                     Aronagh

Giulia Guerrero: Technology = Equality Podcast - Episode #43

Giulia Guerrero, founder of BizThrive and entrepreneur extraordinaire, joins the Technology = Equality Community for episode #43. Giulia takes us on a journey from her love of art as a child to architecture to founding BizThrive, the Google+ Community you should check out immediately.  
"That's really what stops us as entrepreneurs, the fear that what we are doing may not be the best thing for us." ~Giulia Guerrero
 
Strategy: Get out of your comfort zone and try new things. The more you try, the more you learn. Explore activities you enjoy to uncover your passion and gain knowledge in your industry. It can be very clear to the general public when you are not passionate about your life and your journey.
 
Wisdom: Your wants and needs should co-exist. There are moments in life that can cloud your way, but it's up to you to decide to discover and pursue your own passion.
 
Wish: To inform the masses that BizThrive is here and ready to help you!
Useful Tools: Biz Thrive

Dean Bokhari: Technology = Equality Podcast - Episode #42

Are you feeling fulfilled? It's time to clarify the meaning behind your journey. Dean Bokhari, founder of Meaningful HQ joins the Technology = Equality Podcast for Episode #42. Dean's journey begins doing what he calls 'the exact opposite of helping humanity'. Listen in as he shares how the industry he started in made him question life and build a business in his kitchen.
"I was climbing the corporate ladder, I just didn't realize it was on the wrong wall." ~Dean Bokhari
Strategy: Dean took time to think about how he would create a life he would be proud of by combining his strengths with his passions and finding people to serve in a unique way with these talents. 
Wisdom: If you are not doing something that allows you to perform at your highest level, and contribute to the greater good, take a step back, speak with your significant other and begin taking baby steps. Failure is an event, not a person.... learn to grow from these moments. Practice creates consistent progress.
Wish: Dean enlightened our audience with some rather shocking statics... nearly 70%- 80% of the U.S. population is performing in a position they are unfulfilled with what they do. Only about 20%- 30% of the population is super excited about what they do daily. Dean dreams of flipping this number and changing millions of lives. 
Useful Tools: Flash Books

Danielle Molenaar: Technology = Equality Podcast - Episode #41

Danielle joins the Technology = Equality Community to discuss growing up with an entrepreneur and the ultimate influence this had on her life. Listen in as Danielle shares an intimate view of how her journey began. 
"We are living in a copy/ paste generation." ~Danielle Molenaar
Strategy: It is very easy to start a business in this day and age. The ability to maintain a viable business is a completely different thing! Focus on and build long term relationships with your clients. 
Wisdom: Your research should always begin with yourself, take the time to find your passion. Try activities you enjoy to begin formulating your business idea. Be sure you are providing a service with a corresponding need. Consider how long it will take to begin generating income and be sure your rates reflect this gap. Give it your all.... 150%!
Wish: Life is blissful; however Danielle would love an audience whom understands the true value of her services. 
Useful Tools: Virtual Efficiency
 

Robert Chitty: Technology = Equality Podcast - Episode #40

Robert Chitty, founder of the Gordon Group joins the Technology = Equality Community for Episode #40 to share insight on how the right design creates value for your brand, and to remind you to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. 
"I had an epiphany & realized I was not feeling fulfilled." ~Robert Chitty
Strategy: Create a plan to obtain the foundational education necessary for your industry. If possible, try to find an internship opportunity or a mentor to help you gain hands-on experience. Take action and make yourself an asset.
Wisdom: You may not have an idea of what it is you want to do as an entrepreneur, there's nothing wrong with that! The sum is so much greater than any of it's parts. Surround yourself with brilliant, like- minded people and create your company culture from the start. 
Wish: Robert would love to tackle and eliminate the situations in his business that are not aligned with his personal aspirations and goals in a more immediate and efficient manner.
Useful Tools: 25 Years

Wendy Fry: Technology = Equality Podcast - Episode #39

Are you ready to get to the heart of your relationship problems? Wendy Fry joins the Technology = Equality Community for Episode # 39 and provides an in-depth look at how understanding the implementation of a block can potentially change your life. 
"I realized I wanted more in life... I was just going through the motions." ~Wendy Fry
Strategy: Take a step back and look at yourself. Recognize your natural talents, and find a training program or a mentor to help you perfect your skills and design your path. Create boundaries and stay true to you!
Wisdom: Get out of your comfort zone!! Start by figuring out what your blocks are and when they were initiated. 
Wish: Help Wendy find her personalized marketing Guru who will have the ability to learn her business starting with the Why?
Useful Tools: wendyfry.com