Category: Podcast

Good news, you don’t have to go viral to have a 1M+ dollar business. In this episode, I sit down with Melinda Maria Spigel, founder of Melinda Maria Jewelry, to talk about why brand equity matters more than a “Taylor Swift moment”, how to use data without losing creativity, and the reality of being a founder for 20 years. We dive into her scrappy beginnings at a Starbucks card table, the “brutal” middle years of scaling, and the pivotal decision to step down as CEO to protect her zone of genius. Tune in to learn how to build a business that thrives on stability rather than hype.

 

In this episode you will learn:

00:00 Why there is no such thing as ONE “big break”.

08:00 The instinct that changed Melinda’s entire PR strategy.

12:00 Why even a Taylor Swift moment won’t sustain your business long term.

15:45 Tips to build brand equity that outlasts trends and hype.

18:30 How data and AI now shape product design and marketing decisions.

21:00 Are you the bottleneck in your business?

27:30 How do you know when it’s time to hire a CEO?

32:15 Why scaling from $1M to $10M is the hardest phase of business.

36:00 The traits Melinda had to develop to survive 20 years in business.

37:30 How opening a physical store strengthened brand community.

44:00 Why it is never too late to start a business.

47:00 The self-care habit that protects your creativity and longevity.

 

RESOURCES

Shop Melinda Maria Jewelry HERE

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout – head to getgloci.com

 

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People don’t lose in business because of a bad strategy. They lose because they never say what they actually want. They drag out negotiations, sugarcoat expectations, avoid clarity, and then wonder why they feel resentful, underpaid, or stuck in the wrong deal. In this episode, Chris and I break down the power of kind candor and why leadership is measured by how fast you can kindly tell the truth. We talk about the Candor Speed Principle, why delayed truth is actually damaging relationships, and how calm delivery gives you more power. Get ready to raise your standard for communication.

 

In this episode you will learn:

• The leadership metric most entrepreneurs completely ignore.
• Why delayed truth creates resentment and negotiation fatigue.
• The difference between kind candor and emotional reactivity.
• The KIND framework that changes how you handle hard conversations.
• The word track that lowers defensiveness instantly.
• What calm communication signals about your leverage.

 

RESOURCES

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout – head to getgloci.com

 

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It doesn’t matter who you think you are if people aren’t experiencing you that way. In this episode, Chris and I sit down with our 3 VIP Mastermind Guests. Julie Cyvonne, an entrepreneur, microdosing expert, and facilitator, talks about how you’re actually perceived, feedback, discernment, and why high performers sometimes only use a fraction of their true potential. Then, Riley & Kaylie Miller of The Property Wives redefine shares about advocating for marginalized communities in real estate. We talk about radical empathy, viral growth, real estate strategy, and what actually happens when you refuse to shrink. Tune in to upgrade your operating system and lead with conviction.

 

In this episode you will learn:

00:00 How people see you is your responsibility.

04:30 How to separate your worth from your business data.

07:30 The “rule of 3” Julie uses to decide which feedback to integrate.

11:30 How does a high performer go from good to truly great?

14:30 Why in-person retreats accelerate transformation faster than online coaching.

17:15 Are you avoiding the one thing that could set you free?

26:00 Meet Riley & Kaylie Miller of The Property Wives.

30:00 Creating the largest platform for safe relocation for the queer and trans community.

31:30 The barriers marginalized communities face in homeownership.

36:00 How to buy a home with only $1,000 out of pocket in Colorado.

38:00 How did you gain hundreds of followers on TikTok in a single day?

47:15 The 1-minute exercise that will instantly build empathy and leadership.

 

RESOURCES

Connect with Julie Cyvonne on Instagram: DM “JOURNEY” to take her FREE microdosing quiz

Learn more about Julie’s upcoming retreats and programs HERE

Learn more about the Safe Haven Homes Initiative HERE

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout – head to getgloci.com

 

FOLLOW

Follow me: @loriharder

Follow Chris: @chriswharder

Follow glōci: @getgloci

Follow Julie: @juliecyvonne

Follow Riley & Kaylie Miller: @thepropertywives