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Have you dreamt of firing your boss and starting a business of your own from home? This weekly show for the new online business owner provides information on marketing skills, tips and actionable strategies to start and grow your own home business. Learn sales training, customer support and online marketing , internet systems setup, free software and tools, empowerment strategies and success mindset techniques for the home business entrepreneur. Get your weekly dose of home business mentorsh ...
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The Chefpreneur movement is all about Chefs who have taken a risk to put their future into their own hands. Join Chef Andres as he wants to educate, motivate, and inspire Chefs to start their own Personal Chef Business and put the Restaurant and Hotel industry on its back. Tune in and Join the Movement!
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The Future of Living podcast explores how people connect to the places they live with technology. In this series, we dive into the latest Internet of Things (IoT), smart living & PropTech technologies, evaluate trends affecting the spaces and places that make up our cities, and look at new ways for managing life as more of the things around us connect.
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Work From Your Happy Place is the podcast that equips you with the tools, know-how, and motivation to live your dreams and find your happy place. Entrepreneur, Best Selling Author, Speaker, Trainer, Consultant and Podcaster, Belinda Ellsworth brings you conversations with others who have found their happy place in work and in life.
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Button Up Podcast| Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Growth, Sales Training, Improve Srategy Processes, Faith-led entrepreneur, Improve Sales, Small Business Finance

Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader

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Welcome to the Button Up Podcast show, focused on Sales to Profit Growth, I’m Polly Ingram! Have you been searching for a way to improve sales, modify your process strategies and have an impact on profit growth? Are you feeling like you are working too many hours in your business, without seeing the profits you anticipated? Do you need to sharpen your sales training skills, so you can develop your team members? Could there be a hidden revenue method within your business that you haven’t thou ...
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In this Chefpreneur Podcast episode, Andrés guides you through what it means to truly establish your operation as a business owner — not just a chef. This week kicks off the final trimester of Chefpreneur University, focusing on fulfillment and scalability. Learn the three core responsibilities of being a true CEO, the power of defining roles (even…
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In this episode of the Chefpreneur Podcast, Andrés breaks down the four major business models in the culinary world — restaurants, food trucks, catering, and personal chef services — and explains why the personal chef business model stands far above the rest. You'll learn about startup costs, profit margins, operational complexity, and how each mod…
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In this episode of the Chefpreneur Podcast, we sit down with Chef Rochelle Peoples from San Antonio, Texas to uncover her inspiring journey from real estate to running a thriving full-time personal chef business. After the 2007 market crash, Chef Rochelle took a leap of faith, starting as a catering server making $9 an hour. Through hard work and d…
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In this episode of the Chefpreneur Podcast, Chef Andres sits down with Chef Larry Ferguson, a professional personal chef from Springfield, MO, who has built a thriving full-time business. Need Help Or Don’t Know Where To Start? Book A FREE Mentorship Call: https://bit.ly/chef-strategy-call Join Our FREE Facebook Group:/ thechefpreneurmovement Check…
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This week on the Chefpreneur Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Chef Lydia Skye Huston, also known as Dharma. A certified plant-based nutritionist and skilled vegan chef, Lydia specializes in creating meals that cater to gluten-free and other dietary needs. Based in Southeast Michigan, her journey is nothing short of inspiring. From her beginnings…
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In this episode of the Chefpreneur Podcast, Lorraine Goodrich, a professional chef from Prairie Village, shares how baking her first batch of cookies at six sparked a lifelong passion for cooking. Now a personal chef, Lorraine talks about building her business and connecting with clients through food and childhood memories. Tune in for an inspiring…
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In this heartfelt episode, Chef Andres interviews Chef Dan founder of Modern Classical Chefs, based in the Philadelphia area. Chef Dan shares his inspiring journey from a 30-year corporate career in logistics and supply chain to becoming a personal chef, driven by his passion for food and creating unforgettable dining experiences. Discover how he o…
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Chef Richard Yiga is a professional chef with a remarkable dedication to empowering underprivileged youth, single mothers, and school dropouts in Uganda. Driven by a vision of creating opportunities for those in need, he founded a cooking school that offers culinary training entirely free of charge. By collaborating with supporters who donate mater…
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Today, we’re excited to welcome Chef Christopher Litts, a professional chef based in Savannah, Georgia. As a full-time personal chef, Christopher dedicates all his time to his culinary business, allowing his passion for cooking to shine through in every dish. On the podcast, we'll explore his entire journey in the culinary world, diving into the ch…
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In this special Q&A episode, host Chef Andres is joined by four certified Chefpreneur coaches and successful personal chefs to tackle real-world questions from aspiring and current personal chefs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your personal chef business to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable advice and insp…
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In this inspiring episode, Chef Andre interviews Chef Steve, the founder of The Long Trail Chuck Wagon in Idaho. Chef Steve shares his incredible journey from emergency services and military service to preserving the art of chuckwagon cooking. Through faith, food, and fellowship, Chef Steve is dedicated to creating unique culinary experiences while…
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In this episode, I interview Chef Jeff Woodward, a seasoned professional chef from Branson, MO, who has spent over 25 years in the culinary industry. From working as an executive chef to owning his own restaurant, Chef Jeff’s journey took an unexpected turn in 2020 due to the pandemic. However, he turned that challenge into an opportunity, launchin…
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In this episode, I chat with Chef Amber Evans, whose journey from overlooked line cook to private chef for athletes, musicians, and actors is both inspiring and eye-opening. Amber shares how seasonal work across Montana, Vermont, and California shaped her career, eventually leading to an executive role in fine dining. However, burnout during the pa…
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In this episode, I sit down with Chef Cinnamon from Culinary Indulgence to explore her journey in building a successful personal chef business in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. Chef Cinnamon shares how she turned her passion for cooking into a thriving business, offering personalized dining experiences that leave a lasting impression. Need Help Or Don’…
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In this episode of 'Work From Your Happy Place,' host Belinda Ellsworth interviews Scott Jeffrey Miller, a bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host. Scott shares his extensive experience from his 25-year career at Franklin Covey, where he served as Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership. He now holds the pos…
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In this episode of Tuesday Tips, Belinda Ellsworth concludes her series on the top 10 mistakes to avoid in business by emphasizing the critical role of follow-up. She explains that a lack of follow-up with new customers, current customers, and future leads is a major oversight. Ellsworth recommends having a specific system in place to manage follow…
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In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, host Belinda Ellsworth introduces Andrea Nerep, co-founder of Petzbe, a unique social media app where pet owners share content from their pets' perspectives. Andrea discusses her journey from adopting her dog Angus in Sweden to creating the Petzbe app, successfully obtaining investors, and the importan…
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This podcast is a brief discussion on the importance of having solid internal organizational practices in place, so that you can deliver consistency with your clients.By Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader
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The podcast show today is a conversation about how to run successful daily huddles with your team, while assuring you have the correct team. It's an encouragement to hire those who are better than you and fire those who are not performing quickly, so your team will be more successful.By Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader
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The impact employee theft is having on business profits. Employee theft is often unrecognized until the profits of the company have lowered so significantly that an audit is required.By Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader
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Let’s review a few methods to identifying productivity killers every business should utilize to determine if you have inefficiencies negatively impacting your profit growth. They are as follows: listen to employee feedback, perform observations on processes, implement software for evaluation, assess business technology needs and evaluate KPIs.…
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Today’s episode features an interview with award-winning magician and mentalist Josh Pele, who shares his origin story and journey in the industry. He emphasizes the significance of saying yes to opportunities and networking to secure more gigs. The importance of finding one's niche and combining talent with business skills is highlighted. Belinda …
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In this episode of the podcast Belinda discusses the importance of having a good bookkeeping system in business. She emphasizes that bookkeeping is not only important for tax purposes, but also for understanding the true profit of the business and managing expenses. Belinda shares her personal experiences of hiring a bookkeeper and the consequences…
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Brian Sachetta is the author and owner of Get Out of Your Head®, a brand and book series that seeks to help folks overcome anxiety and depression. By trade, Brian is a software developer. He combines his experiences in the tech world with previous mental health battles to draw parallels between computer systems and the human mind and give readers p…
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Successful Business Years don't just happen, they must be planned out. Today's episode is a discussion on the thought process and things you should be thinking about in the planning process and then encouragement to implement your business goal plans, so you may achieve success.By Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader
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Risa Schwartzman, president and founder of Gridley Games and Cape Construction, discusses her background and involvement in the toy industry, focusing on educational STEM games. She emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and creating products that appeal to both boys and girls. Risa shares her superpowers of having a positive mindset, p…
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In this episode, Belinda Ellsworth discusses the eighth mistake people make in their work, which is not focusing on the main thing and getting caught up in urgency. She emphasizes the importance of setting goals and prioritizing tasks to ensure progress towards the main goal. Belinda shares her personal experience of sacrificing important tasks for…
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This podcast is a discussion covering the challenges businesses face when they allow other businesses to charge for the services they provide, rather than collecting for those services upfront. We'll dive into alternative options to avoid the crisis of an out of control accounts receivable balance.By Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader
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Have you ever had an event that upends your life? One of those things that makes you take stock of who you are, what you’re doing, and what’s most important? Today, Belinda talks with Kevin Hoover, who transitioned from corporate management to executive coach. Kevin's journey was spurred by personal circumstances, notably his son's cancer diagnosis…
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During our podcast today, we will be discussing a couple reasons why performing a cost analysis is important. Given my manufacturing engineering background, I think more in those terms sometimes where others forget about the need for performing a cost analysis. It's a critical point on impacting the profit growth potential or making a bad financial…
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Today's podcast is a conversation discussing the risk of not paying attention to the potential consequences of someone performing internal fraud against your business.By Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader
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This podcast is covering the benefits of ensuring you have the correct sales professional within your organization. We'll review the top three common mistakes frequently made by new sales professionals. The first being talking too much, the second being showing up and spewing all your knowledge and the third being never asking for the sale.…
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Today's podcast is a discussion on being thankful and the legacy we leave behind. I'm going to have an open conversation about a personal experience and the loss of my uncle. I'll share with you the experience of a memorial service I attended with my uncle's passing at the John 3:16 Ministries in Batesville Arkansas. I'll also talk about the legacy…
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This podcast is a review of twelve steps every business should focus on if they are to achieve sustainable growth. We'll cover everything from establishing clear goals or objectives, market research, customer focus, strong team and efficient processes, financial management, innovation and adaptability, marketing and branding, data-driven decision m…
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Show notes coming soon: About the Host - Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business st…
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Today's podcast I'm sharing my grandson's voice as an introduction to our discussion. Today we'll be reviewing the risks businesses need to consider when contemplating taking on debt.By Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader
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This podcast is providing an outline and in depth details on steps to take for three methods to improve customer retention.By Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader
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In this podcast episode, Belinda Ellsworth interviews Richard Newman, an expert in communication and storytelling. Richard shares his journey of discovering his passion for communication and non-verbal cues, teaching English to Tibetan monks, and eventually becoming an accidental entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of storytelling in communic…
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This podcast is a guide of five steps to avoiding common business mistakes which limit profitability. These are the 5 most common steps I believe we should avoid in our business endeavors, if we want to continue our progression of positive revenue growth. Inside this podcast we identify the five common mistakes to avoid, discuss why they should be …
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In this encore presentation, we hear from mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull. About Sierra Hull: In her first 25 years alone, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Sierra Hull hit more milestones than many musicians accomplish in a lifetime. After making her Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 10, the Tennessee-bred virtuoso mandolinist played Carnegie…
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Show notes coming soon: About the Host - Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business st…
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This podcast is addressing proper forecasting of sales to achieve budget growth targets within the business.By Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader
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There is power in nutrition. It’s the key to health, which is the gateway to a happy and successful life. In this episode, Belinda interviews Julie Daniluk, a nutritionist, bestselling author, TV host, and public speaker, who shares her personal health journey and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing health. Julie discusses the role of nutriti…
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Title: From Small-Town Dreams to Disney Magic: Calvin Lester's Puppeteering Adventure Summary: In this episode, Belinda interviews Calvin Lester, a performer puppeteer with the Walt Disney Company, who shares his journey in puppetry and his experiences working on shows like Bird Call. Calvin discusses his journey, being a reluctant leader, engaging…
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This podcast is a guide for reviewing and analyzing your sales pipeline to determine the largest limiting success factor within your business.By Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader
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In this episode of the "Work From Your Happy Place" podcast, host Belinda Ellsworth discusses the importance of tracking numbers and implementing systems in a business. She emphasizes that tracking numbers is like having a personal coach that provides valuable information to adjust behaviors and improve performance. Belinda provides examples of wha…
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This podcast is exploring three of the most commonly missed opportunities costing business owners growth potential losses. The three missed opportunities being explored today are innovation and adapting, customer retention, and data utilization.By Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader
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Women can reshape the world. It’s time to challenge societal norms, particularly the undervaluing of women's contributions, including caregiving and household work, and it’s time for women to support each other and advocate for a more equitable distribution of household labor to empower women as leaders. After all, supporting one another is the key…
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