Raw and Real Entrepreneurship

Get ready to step into the unfiltered world of entrepreneurship with the award-winning entrepreneur Susan Sly on the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship podcast. Recognized and featured by major media outlets such as Forbes, MIT Sloan Management Review, CNBC, Fox, and CNN, Susan brings an exceptional blend of real-world experience and hard-earned knowledge to the podcasting stage.

As the co-founder of a leading AI company, Susan harnesses her unique insider perspective to explore the hearts and minds of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. She presents candid, in-depth conversations that uncover the realities of their journeys, featuring enlightening discussions with illustrious founders like Glenn Stearns, Jesse Itzler, and Brandon Steiner.

The Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast is a dynamic and insightful show dedicated to revealing the unfiltered truths of entrepreneurship with new interviews every week. Through compelling stories and personal anecdotes, guests share their highs and lows, offering listeners a glimpse into the perseverance, resilience, and hard work required to navigate the unpredictable landscape of business ownership. From startup struggles to strategic growth, each episode provides valuable insights, practical advice, and actionable takeaways for aspiring and established entrepreneurs alike.

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220. From Exhausted Single Dad to Successful Fo...
In this 'how they did it' episode, you will meet Blake York. Blake was a full-time nurse, doing his master's degree, and became a single dad. Operating on 2-3 hours of sleep at a time, Blake managed to lay the foundation for his dream business. Today,...
28 min
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219. Why You Need an Entrepreneurial Reality C...
Paul Spiers founded the New P&L Institute which is dedicated to amplifying entrepreneurial results. After achieving success, and losing a business and then having another business implode, Paul decided that there had to be something he was...
29 min
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218. The 5 Biggest Mistakes Business Owners Ma...
A significant number of customers will look at the social media profile of a business before making a purchase decision. Is your social media on point? Are you converting? Is it easy for your potential customers to find you? In this episode, social...
28 min
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217. From a Trailer Park to Self-Made Multi-Mil...
Growing up in rural Arizona in a trailer park, Krisstina Wise knew that she wanted more. Deciding that her surroundings were not going to dictate her destiny. Through a series of decisions, and almost losing her life, Krisstina went onto become one of...
37 min
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216. This One Thing Will Help You Get More Done...
Jen Du Plessis is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and worked her way to becoming one of the top producers in her field before leaving to devote her life to helping people master their priorities and master their lives. She has appeared on Good...
28 min
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215. Everything You Need to Start a Podcast Now...
Sam Crowley is the OG of podcasting with over 20 million downloads. He is the king of simplicity and in this episode you will learn how to start your podcast right now and get your message to the world. No studio? No worries! Sam teaches you how to...
32 min
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214. I Left Hollywood to Live My Dream Life - I...
Sammy De La O was the ultimate NYC and Hollywood success story working with celebrities such as Amaury Nolasco and Allen Maldonado, and working with talented artists such as Tracy Morgan, Tiffany Haddish, Zoe Kravitz, Forest Whitaker, and Yara...
27 min
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213. Why I DECIDED to Quit My Job and Become A ...
You have a job that you either mildly like or can't stand and want to leave your salary and benefits to go full-time as an entrepreneur however you are terrified. How do you get the courage to leave that security and go out and live your dreams? In...
29 min
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212. Cyber Scams to Watch Out for in 2021 - Int...
Rick Jordan is one of the top cyber security experts on the planet and he is on a mission to protect us all from the bad guys lurking out there on the dark web waiting to pray on innocent victims. Rick has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, the CW, and...
32 min
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211. How To Find Your Motivation With Guest Exp...
Eli Marcus has worked with huge celebrities such Michael Jackson and NY Times best selling authors and highly successful speakers like Les Brown, Mark Victor Hansen, and Iyanla Vanzant. From immersion in the world of entertainment to motivational...
33 min
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210. Is Lack of Trust Preventing You from Growi...
David Horsager is considered the global leader in trust. He consults to Fortune 100 companies as well as governments on how they can use trust to create more profit and productivity. Regardless of the type of business you are in, trust is a tool to...
34 min
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209. Coaching Yourself to Success - Interview W...
Colleen Biggs spent years in Corporate America questioning whether or not there was more to her life than the gruelling days and weekends of work. After leaving, she decided to spend her career coaching leaders to success. In this episode you will...
28 min
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208. Empowering People to Start Successful Onli...
Meet Lorraine Dallmeier - a woman on a mission to help thousands of people all over the world start their own natural beauty businesses online. Lorraine is the award-winning CEO of Formula Botanica - an online cosmetic formulation which has trained...
23 min
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207. From Devastation to Helping Others Create ...
Jesse Todisco bottomed out selling and using drugs before enlisting in the Navy. After his baby daughter died in his arms, he knew that he had to turn his pain into purpose. Today, Jesse is a successful entrepreneur, host of the Jesse Tee Show, and...
24 min
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206. How to Serve Your Way to Success - Intervi...
Chris Decker is a bonafide genius. In college, he entered 'hack-a-thons' where his coding skills often led him to victory. Attracting the attention of a new startup, he was offered to come help with the only compensation being pizza and Redbull. He...
27 min
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205. William Moore - From Founder Fatigue to an...
William Moore was burned out for over two years as he fought to get his company acquired. He knew that there had to be a better way. Slowly and surely, he began to make some life changes and lead a more balanced life. After he, and his 3 co-founders,...
40 min
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204. What To Do If Your Back is Against the Wal...
Brandon Steiner is a best selling author, entrepreneur, and a true comeback story. At age 11, Steiner's family was on food stamps. He decided to go out and hustle to support his single mom and his siblings. That work ethic hasn't shifted in the last...
35 min
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203. How to Grow Your Belief - Interview with...
Tim Shurr has conducted thousands of hypnotherapy sessions, is an expert at coaching CEO's and founders on mindset, and has a passion for helping people grow their belief. In this episode, Tim shares why people struggle with belief and what they can...
28 min
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202. The Habits of The Most Successful Entrepre...
John Lee Dumas, or JLD, served in the military, dabbled in law school, and then made the bold decision to become the world's foremost expert on the habits of entrepreneurs. He has interviewed over 3,000 of the top business minds on the planet...
32 min
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201. How to Negotiate Your Way to Getting What...
Rebecca Zung was voted as the number one attorney in America. She has appeared on ABC News, CBS, and many more. Zung's genius is helping her clients negotiate with the most challenging of individuals - narcissists. If you are going through a...
31 min
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200. Meet the Concierge for Billionaires - Int...
Get married in The Vatican? Throw a dinner party at the feet of Michael Angelo's David? Nothing is impossible for Steve Sims who spent 30 years making the dreams of billionaires come true. Sims started his career as a nightclub bouncer and discovered...
41 min
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199. From Close to $70k in Debt to a $50 Milli...
Meet Rob Moore - host of the Disruptive Entrepreneur and a disruptor himself. As a pub employee in his family business Rob dreamed of doing more. A startling incident shook his world and in five years he went from broke to multi-millionaire. This...
33 min
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198. Meet this 12-year old cosmetics founder - ...
Shaddai Garzon started her online cosmetics company at age 11. Her life philosophy is that yes - you will have detractors however you have to keep on going and think about the outcome. This fearless young woman is on a mission to grow her business and...
17 min
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197. The Power of Using Gratitude to Stay Focus...
Danny Hawman, and his family have endured cancer, losing their home in a natural disaster, and many other life events that would have crushed anyone's spirits. Danny, however, has used the power of gratitude to not only survive these challenges but to...
37 min
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196. $300K in Debt to 3 X 7 Figure Businesses -...
Lori Harder is a fitness influencer, best-selling author, and now founder of Lite Pink - a startup in the beverage space. What many people do not know is that 14 years ago, Lori was over $300k in debt. In this interview Lori shares the grit, mindset,...
44 min