Serious Business: It All Matters...Just Not That Much

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Publisher |: Suzanne Evans

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Business,; Entrepreneurship,; Management & Marketing

Categories Via RSS |: Business,; Management,; Marketing

In Serious Business, seven-figure CEO Suzanne Evans takes the mystery out of building a successful brand with her signature "tough as nails but funny as hell" touch. Whether you need a pick me up or simple strategies to create a movement (and not just in your company), Serious Business gives you an uncensored, unfiltered peek into the life of a total boss.

Because business is serious. But it ain't that serious.

Let's eliminate the stuffiness. This isn't your run of the mill business podcast, but you'll still get a heap of frank business advice and strategies that cut through the crap. Your business is a vehicle to what you really want in life, so focus on what matters and forget everything else. Take entrepreneurship seriously, but don't get carried away. Relax. Breathe. Laugh with us. On Serious Business, we realize that funny business is no joke.

To learn more about the Serious Business Podcast visit https://driveninc.com

People |: Suzanne Evans
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: Carrboro, NC
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: Yes

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82 Available Episodes (82 Total) / Average duration: 00:19:57

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82 Available Episodes (82 Total)Average duration: 00:19:57

Mar 30, 2021

00:18:32

Everyone has a story- what’s yours? When you put yourself in the mindset of your inner child, you’ll find your earliest money memory. Herein lies your money story- the philosophy of how you think about money. Our money story also reveals how we do business! In this episode of Serious Business, Suzanne dives into how our money stories change us and how to rewrite our story and work from our business brain rather than our money story. This is one eye-opening episode of Serious Business that you won't want to miss.

“Your money story keeps you scared and frustrated.”

- Suzanne Evans

In this Episode:

Why your money brain propels you into the past
What business opportunities you could be missing
What your past says about your present
Suzanne’s own money story
And much more!

Connect with Suzanne:

Website - https://driveninc.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDrivenInc

Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedriveninc

Instagram - @thedriveninc

Mar 23, 2021

00:13:49

Is your version of business offensive to some? Is the way you express yourself moving you forward? In this episode of Serious Business, Suzanne shares her thoughts on the conversations about feminism brought up by Cardi B’s recent eye-popping Grammys performance.

“I need you so I can be me, and you need me so you can be you.”

-Suzanne Evans

In this episode:

- Cardi B and Megan thee Stallion’s Grammys performance

- Feminism and freedom to choose

- The meaning of Ubuntu

- Why the world needs fewer shamers

-And more!

Connect with Suzanne:

- Website: https://driveninc.com/

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDrivenInc

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedriveninc

-Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedriveninc

Mar 16, 2021

00:23:00

It’s time to ditch the fantasy people are selling you about building a business without doing the hard work. No matter how smart, qualified, or creative you are, the only thing that is going to put you ahead of the curve is your work ethic. In this episode of Serious Business, Suzanne and Melonie cut the crap and give you some tough love about the un-sexy side of getting the job done, no matter what. You’re not going to go from zero to thriving without effort and consistency, but commitment is what is going to bring you the big returns and the lifelong rewards. Tune in and be ready to ask yourself, “How do I really work?”

“The person who perspires the most in the beginning will aspire the most in the end.”

-Suzanne Evans

In this episode:

- How do you work? Suzanne and Melonie share why your work ethic is the most important thing you bring to any table

- The one thing it takes to build an empire that none of your gurus or memes are going to tell you

- How to articulate your value and work ethic, and what it can do for your business

- Why you need to ditch the search for joy-filled work and get real about what it takes to run a business

- Not seeing big returns in your business? Suzanne explains why your money is directly tied to the effort you put into making it

- If you want to get ahead, you need to be prepared to do this

Connect with Suzanne:

- Website: https://driveninc.com/

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDrivenInc

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedriveninc

Mar 09, 2021

00:16:02

In a time when everyone is running virtual events, how do you make yours stand out? For starters, don’t make yours better than a phone call- make it a show! In this episode of Serious Business, Suzanne and Melonie detail how they’ve been putting on their own high quality virtual events for the last ten years. Engage and entertain your audience and you’ll go far. We’re used to watching high production, high quality television. If you can make your own events sparkle and shine, you can capture even the shortest attention spans and turn your virtual events into serious sales.

“What are you doing next to make them want to stay?”

- Suzanne Evans

In this Episode:

How to make a virtual event stand out among the crowd
The reason people stay on Suzanne’s virtual events the entire duration
The top ways to make your event look more like a Netflix show
The value of entertainment vs “doing it right”
And much more!

Connect with Suzanne:

Website - https://driveninc.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDrivenInc

Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedriveninc

Instagram - @thedriveninc

Mar 02, 2021

00:22:29

What's your learning style? In this episode of Serious Business, Suzanne talks about the way we learn and implement ideas and concepts, how to break past being stuck, and how to use what you learn and pay it forward!

Connect with Suzanne:

Website - https://driveninc.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDrivenInc

Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedriveninc

Instagram - @thedriveninc

Feb 23, 2021

00:15:42

Being undependable can be a slippery slope. It’s important for entrepreneurs and employees to be as dependable as possible to build trust and position themselves as someone who people can come to in times of need. A dependable person shows up on time, tries their best, and is consistent- every time. Join Suzanne and Melonie as they detail other qualities that make people dependable, share stories of dependable employees, and even give tips about how you can be an essential component in your business. This is one episode of Serious Business that you won’t want to miss.

“If you’re letting other people down, you’re letting yourself down.”

- Suzanne Evans

In this Episode:

Can dependability be taught?
When undependable people ask for a reference
The top ways to be more dependable
How to refocus and gauge your own job performance
And much more!

Connect with Suzanne:

Website - https://driveninc.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDrivenInc

Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedriveninc

Instagram - @thedriveninc

Feb 16, 2021

00:27:44

Have you ever wondered what it would take to pull off a successful event of your own? Today, Suzanne and Melonie sit down with their team to help you out. They’re here to discuss the important details of planning an event and how to get over the biggest hurdle: filling up the room. The team shares their insights on what you need to put on a show, how to move tickets, and how to make sure your event runs smoothly. Join Suzanne, Melonie, and the rest of the crew and let’s get ready to party.

“Filling a room is not easy, not effortless, and it takes a lot of calling people.”

- Suzanne Evans

In this Episode:

- 3 components that are needed to put on a show

- How to get people interested in an event

- Different ways to move tickets

- Why the hardest part on event planning is filling up the room

- Melanie’s #1 tip on how you can run an event smoothly

- The team's best advice for pulling off a killer event

Resources:

- Donald Miller

Connect with Suzanne:

- Website

- Facebook

- Twitter

- LinkedIn

- YouTube

- Instagram

Feb 09, 2021

00:13:10

Happy Valentine’s Week from Serious Business! This week’s episode is all about love and the things we love about running a small business. It’s not always chocolate and roses, but when it works, it feels like falling in love. So go ahead- join the lovefest! This episode of Serious Business is totally about to be your valentine!

“My business allows me to do what I love more than anything else in the world.”

- Suzanne Evans

In this Episode

Who’s really making money from Valentine’s Day?
Why we love every one of our clients (especially the ones that give us gifts!)
The big thing you’ll have more time for when you run your own business
What to do when you don’t love your business
And much more!

Connect with Suzanne:

Website - https://driveninc.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDrivenInc

Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedriveninc

Instagram - @thedriveninc

Feb 02, 2021

00:23:13

What do you do when you don’t see eye-to-eye with someone? In business, there’s always a time to stand your ground and always a time to bend and compromise. Those moments are the focus of this episode of Serious Business! Join Suzanne Evans and Melonie Orr as they discuss the separation between life and business, where to draw the line, how to choose your battles, and what you can learn from a toddler wearing two pairs of underwear.

“Always step up to the fight- but be willing to put the sword down.”

- Suzanne Evans

In this Episode