The Virtual Ingenuity Business Podcast

Building a creditworthy business and obtaining the funding you need without having to put your personal credit or personal assets at risk is key. Learn more about business credit and how it impacts start-up capital, credit score, and an SBA loan.

Show Notes

In this episode of The Virtual Ingenuity Business Podcast, Claudine Land, Business Strategist with Virtual Ingenuity, LLC discuss how credit plays a role in business, with Darryl Johnson, President of Business Credit Works. Utilizing his experience in lending and finance, Darryl started Business Credit Works by using a customized approach as he believes that every business is unique with different needs, funding goals, and credit demands. His mission is to help his clients build a creditworthy business and obtain the funding needed without having to put their personal credit or personal assets at risk.

Listen as we discuss:

• What is Business Credit?

• Why would a business owner need it?

• If a business owner has a new business, is help available with start-up capital for that business?

• Can a business owner get business credit with a bad credit score? What is considered a bad credit score?

• Can a business owner use Business credit to get an SBA loan? We close by asking Darryl if our listeners could have one take-a-away from what we talked about today, what is that one takeaway, and what is the one piece of advice he wished someone had given him when starting his business.

Learn more about Business Credit Works:

• Website: https://www.businesscreditworks.com/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2464329113814959

• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-credit-works/

Tune in to additional episodes of The Virtual Ingenuity Business podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. We would love it if you like, subscribe, rate, and comment.

• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-virtual-ingenuity-business-podcast/id1644909518

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43s0aubuQOxnjXoqqAnjIp

You may visit our website at: https://virtualingenuityllc.com

Thank you for listening!

Let’s impact together!

Virtual Ingenuity, LLC - https://virtualingenuityllc.com/

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In this episode of The Virtual Ingenuity Business Podcast, Claudine Land, Business Strategist of Virtual Ingenuity, LLC, and Julie Jones, owner of The Adventures of Julie Jones discuss discovering your passion and recognizing the perfect moments to seize life’s opportunities.

As a former police officer and SWAT member, Julie knows that there is no promise of tomorrow, and coaches individuals to face the fear and take massive inspired action. Julie Jones is an Award-Winning Speaker, an International Bestselling Author of six books, and a Productivity & Breakthrough Coach, who is certified as a facilitator in the Working Genius. Julie hosts her own podcast, Get S#*t Done, and produces a TV show, Stop Waiting Start Living, on the Zondra Network. Julie is passionate about supporting overworked and overwhelmed individuals in getting off the hamster wheel of do, do, do. Live a life without regret, and have the courage to be who you are meant to be.

Embrace your fears and fully embrace the present; it’s a phrase we often come across, but putting it into practice can be challenging. So how exactly can we achieve that? Discover the art of living in the moment, infused with enjoyment, and unlock the potential to elevate your life to new heights.

Listen as we discuss:

• Where has saying YES in your life and business been the biggest benefit?
• How do you know whether to say yes or no?
• Why are you so passionate about speaking in this arena?
• Has there been a time when saying YES has not been beneficial?
• Is there such a thing as work/life balance?

We close by asking Julie if our listeners could have one take-a-away from what we talked about today, what is that one takeaway, and what is the one piece of advice she wished someone had given her when starting her business.

Learn more about The Adventures of Jullie Jones:

• Website: https://www.juliejones.biz/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsdcoach/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSDjulie.jones
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventuresofjuliejones/

Tune in to additional episodes of The Virtual Ingenuity Business podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. We would love it if you like, subscribe, rate, and comment.

• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-virtual-ingenuity-business-podcast/id1644909518
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43s0aubuQOxnjXoqqAnjIp

Be sure to visit Virtual Ingenuity at: https://virtualingenuityllc.com/

Virtual Ingenuity, LLC provides optimized marketing, brand consulting, and strategic planning to boost your company’s visibility, productivity, and growth.

Thank you for listening. Let’s impact together!

Virtual Ingenuity, LLC

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In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into the world of storytelling and its profound effect on your business's success. Join us as we explore the art of crafting compelling narratives that can make all the difference in gaining more clients.

Our host, Claudine Land, Business Strategist of Virtual Ingenuity, LLC, and guest, Park Howell, founder of The Business of Story, share invaluable insights on how to quickly clarify your brand's story and harness the power of storytelling to amplify your impact.

Tune in to discover practical tips and strategies that will elevate your storytelling prowess, empowering you to leave a lasting impression on your audience. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, this episode will equip you with the tools you need to excel through the stories you tell and achieve remarkable results for your business. Don't miss out on this enriching discussion that's sure to take your storytelling game to the next level!

Park is a 35+ year veteran of the brand marketing game, ran his own agency, Park&Co, for 20 years, and began teaching leadership storytelling 15 years ago. He spent five years as an adjunct storytelling professor for Arizona State University’s Executive Master for Sustainability Leadership program. He now consults, teaches, coaches and speaks internationally helping leaders like you excel through the stories you tell. His popular Business of Story podcast, which Feedspot named the #1 business storytelling podcast for 2022, is ranked among the top 10% of downloaded podcasts in the world.

Discover how the "And, But, Therefore" (ABT) framework, which comprises elements of agreement, contradiction, and consequence, can be effectively integrated into both your professional and personal endeavors to attract a wider clientele base.

Listen as we discuss:

• What is the ABT framework and how and why does it work?
• How are sales and marketing professionals using the ABT in their brand communications?
• Is the ABT brand new or has it been around for a while and if so where?
• It seems so simple – it's just three words – does it really work?
• What's the Return on Investment (ROI) of the ABT?
• Where can I learn how to craft and apply ABTs to dramatically grow my revenue?

We close by asking Park if our listeners could have one take-a-away from what we talked about today, what is that one takeaway, and what is the one piece of advice he wished someone had given him when starting his business.

Learn more about The Business of Story:

• Website: https://businessofstory.com/
• LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/ParkHowell
• Facebook: Facebook.com/Park.Howell
• Instagram: Instagram.com/ParkHowell
• Twitter: Twitter.com/ParkHowell
• YouTube: YouTube/BusinessOfStory

Tune in to additional episodes of The Virtual Ingenuity Business podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. We would love it if you like, subscribe, rate, and comment.

• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-virtual-ingenuity-business-podcast/id1644909518
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43s0aubuQOxnjXoqqAnjIp

Be sure to visit Virtual Ingenuity, LLC at: https://virtualingenuityllc.com

Virtual Ingenuity, LLC provides optimized marketing, brand consulting, and strategic planning to boost your company’s visibility, productivity, and growth.

Thank you for listening. Let’s impact together!

Virtual Ingenuity, LLC

In this episode of The Virtual Ingenuity Business Podcast, Claudine Land, Owner & Business Strategist of Virtual Ingenuity, LLC, and Laura Johns, Founder, and Chief Executive Officer of The Business Growers discuss the pros and cons of outsourcing talent versus hiring employees. Listen in to learn measurable ways of knowing when it’s time to outsource projects and tasks and when to hire employees for greater profitability and peace of mind. Show Notes

In this episode of The Virtual Ingenuity Business Podcast, Claudine Land, Business Strategist of Virtual Ingenuity, LLC, and Laura Johns, Founder, and Chief Executive Officer of The Business Growers discuss the pros and cons of outsourcing versus hiring. The Business Growers is Mississippi’s only marketing firm focused on serving technology companies. Laura’s team serves clients in 20 states, specializing in marketing strategy and implementation for B2B tech. In 18 months, The Business Growers has grown to over 12 rockstar employees. Laura is passionate about empowering women and seeks to do so in her business and personal life. She currently hosts a podcast for business leaders and entrepreneurs called “Know, Grow and Scale with Laura Johns,” and a podcast for working moms called “The Home and The Hustle.”Learn how to know when it’s time to outsource projects and tasks and when to hire employees for greater profitability and peace of mind. Listen as we discuss:

• What is the difference between Outsourcing vs. Hiring?
• How do you know which one is beneficial to your business? 3
• How do you know when it’s time to hire?
• How many employees have you hired since you started?
• What’s been the easiest hire? Hardest?6.What hire has been the most critical for your company’s growth?

We close by asking Laura if our listeners could have one take-a-away from what we talked about today, what is that one takeaway, and what is the one piece of advice she wished someone had given her when starting her first business.

Learn more about The Business Growers:

• Website: https://thebusinessgrowers.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurapickardjohns/

Tune in to additional episodes of The Virtual Ingenuity Business podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. We would love it if you like, subscribe, rate, and comment.

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-virtual-ingenuity-business-podcast/id1644909518

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43s0aubuQOxnjXoqqAnjIp

Thank you so listening!

Let’s impact together!

Virtual Ingenuity, LLC - https://virtualingenuityllc.com/

Virtual Ingenuity, LLC and Cheryl Lynch discuss ways to recession-proof your business. It's crucial for business owners and managers to prepare their organizations to survive and thrive through a recession. Listen to actionable ideas that have helped protect companies across industries during past recessions.