Vanae Tran

It’s all in the delivery! I have been successful at delivering content in a fresh and engaging way – increasing customer loyalty, building communities, and engaging with an audience.

I’m also super good at: video marketing, social media, branding, blogging, and disco dancing.… Read More »

Inside The Shark Tank: Exclusive Interview With CEO & Founder of FUBU Daymond John

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About Today’s Guest, Daymond John:

Today’s guest, Daymond John, is a mogul in every sense of the word. He is the CEO & Founder of FUBU (a multi-billion dollar brand) and a shark on the fantastic ABC show Shark Tank. Now he is making a transition into the world of business advice, giving his expertise and experience and working with all types of brands – from NBC Universal’s Miss Teen Organization to celebrities Pitbull and Ne-Yo.

I was lucky enough to track down Daymond before the season finale of Shark Tank this Friday (May 13th) on ABC at 8 PM EST to talk about the world of television … Read More »

Daymond John

A young entrepreneur, an industry pioneer, a highly regarded marketing expert, and a man who has surpassed new heights of commercial and financial success are just a few ways people have described Daymond John. Over the last 20 years, Daymond has evolved from one of the most successful fashion icons of his generation to one of the most sought after branding experts, business, and motivational speakers in the country.

Daymond’s creative vision and strong knowledge of the marketplace helped him create one of the most iconic fashion brands in recent years. FUBU, standing for “For Us By Us”, represented a lifestyle that was neglected by other clothing companies. Realizing this need in the marketplace, Daymond created the untapped urban apparel … Read More »

A Conversation With The Candy Queen: Dylan Lauren On Building An Empire Of Sweets

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About Today’s Guest, Dylan Lauren:

Dylan Lauren has become synonymous with luxury candy. The daughter of famed fashion designer Ralph Lauren, Dylan took a passion for candy and created Dylan’s Candy Bar, the largest candy store in the world. She also has a really cool coffee table book, Dylan’s Candy Bar: Unwrap Your Sweet Life (Amazon link). I was lucky enough to hunt down Dylan to take a break from her empire for a chat on The Rise To The Top (this was her first time on Skype…always an adventure).

In This Interview:

-A discussion on the decisions Dylan made.

-How she turned a passion into a business.

-Why she decided … Read More »

35 Female Visionaries You Need To Know

Maybe it is the women’s studies major in me (yes, actual degree…up on the wall), but I feel like women just don’t get enough credit in the business/entrepreneurial world. As entrepreneurs. As business owners. As creative marketers. As big thinkers. As innovators. As world-changers. Their industries and roles are diverse: media, marketing, inventors, bloggers..and even a film maker. Some of the women below you might have heard of…others maybe not, but they all have similar qualities in common including success, drive and passion.

My advice? Get to know them. Look ‘em up. Connect with them on Twitter. Visit their blogs and websites. Buy from them. Learn from them. It will be worth it.

In no particular order…

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1. Ali Brown

Not Your Grandfather’s Marketing Tips and Tricks

Creating buzz for you and your business without spending a fortune. From event marketing, creating brand ambassadors to becoming an expert in less than 30 days, you will throw your pleated pants out the window with these fresh tactics. Come join UHY Advisors as we have the CEO/Host of The Rise To The Top on ABC and Creative Opportunities Specialist David Siteman Garland share with us how to market while you sleep and gain more clients than you could ever imagine.

You will learn:
• 5 killer tactics that take less than 5 minutes to make your buzz more attractive
• The secrets of self-branding and how it will attract more clients
• Easy-to-follow no-fail strategies and resources to make … Read More »

RISE BIG Freakin’ Idea Lunch

There are only TWO RISE Lunches left this year (I know, I want to cry and jump off a building too…).

And this one is gonna be a big one. Hence the name…RISE BIG Freakin’ Idea Lunch.

Who is this for? People who love big ideas. New ideas. Innovators. Entrepreneurs. Forward-thinkers. Freelancers. Artists. Creatives. Up-and-comers. People who hate to be bored. Awesome people (like you).

Who is this NOT for. If you hate big ideas, amazing people, great energy and delicious food. Or you are in love with the “same old, same old” St. Louis networking events packed with fluff, stuffiness and people throwing business cards at each other like ninjas. If that is the case…than carry on, … Read More »

Chris Ducker

In his own words:

I’m a 20-year sales, marketing and PR professional originally from the UK and an entrepreneur at heart. I’m also the CEO of the Live2Sell Group of Companies, a thriving total business outsourcing provider based in Cebu City, Philippines, with almost 200 full-time staff working for me at this time – this also includes our Virtual Assistant company, Live2Care.

I started my blog after seeing an incredible amount of interest in relevant posts on my personal blog and wanted to focus more on the individual aspects of embracing and living what I like to call a Virtual Business Lifestyle (VBL), such as being a true entrepreneur, generating passive income streams, utilizing outsourcing and becoming super-mobile!… Read More »

Laura Roeder

Laura Roeder is a social media marketing expert who teaches small businesses how to create their own fame and claim their brand online. She is the creator of Creating Fame and Your Backstage Pass to Twitter.

She resides in Venice Beach, California where she video blogs, makes frequent trips to the library and volunteers with local middle schoolers.

Laura has been a speaker at numerous influential industry conferences including, The South by Southwest Interactive Conference, Online Marketing For Women Entrepreneurs, The Social Communications Summit and Blogher, discussing social media marketing marketing, technology, and personal branding. Laura has been quoted in the Los Angeles Times and CNET and has contributed to many influential online publications such as ProBlogger, Eben Pagan’s blog, … Read More »

Amber Naslund

Amber Naslund is a communications and business strategist, and the Director of Community for Radian6. In her professional role, she cultivates the Radian6 brand through speaking, content creation, client strategy and support, and online engagement.

For the past 15 years, Amber has worked with businesses of all sizes, from the Fortune 50 to startups and local nonprofits, to lead branding, communications, and client experience initiatives. She’s enjoyed a diverse career as a fundraiser, client services professional, marketing and communications executive, and entrepreneur. Today, she focuses her work and writing on creating effective change, and solving business problems through better communication, online and off.

Amber is also a frequent speaker at conferences and private events, talking about the intersection of the … Read More »