Episodes
Published 11/20/20
Published 10/05/20
Courtney Camille McKenzie is the award-winning CEO and President of Crowned Public Relations, Inc a leading digital public relations firm that helps fortune 500 companies share their story in a unique way to connect with new customers worldwide. Courtney's mission is to help 100,000 entrepreneurs worldwide grow their business and build their brand. In this episode you will learn: Why you should be thinking about refreshing your brand to connect with new customers Why "being bored" should...
Published 04/21/14
With a strong passion to own his own business, Mike purchased a Franchise. During this time in 2008 Mike also started an online retail store selling office and cleaning supplies that was ranked by Inc. Magazine as the 144th fastest growing company in 2012. His business became a multi-million dollar store with 35 employees and sold in 2012 to a large corporation. In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: How to kick the "paycheck addiction" The best tips to prevent burnout Why...
Published 04/14/14
Jason Hartman is the President of Platinum Properties Investor Network, which recently celebrated 14 years in business and now offers income properties in 41 markets throughout the United States. He's also a media and marketing entrepreneur who hosts more than 15 different podcasts. His shows have a global audience in 26 countries and are frequently ranked at the top of iTunes. Jason's business is worth 7-figures, and he only works a few hours a day. He has more than 50 contracted employees,...
Published 04/07/14
Ben Hebert is the co-founder at NaturalStacks.com the world's first open source dietary supplement company and creators of the CILTEP Nootropic Stack. He is also the founder at WhiteRaverRafting.com. Ben is foolishly optimistic in the pursuit of everything and loves Chipotle burritos.  In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: How to build a six figure business in less than 100 days Why Pay-per-click ads should not be your focus and the type of marketing you should focus on How...
Published 03/31/14
Craig McKenzie is the President and CEO of Engineered Design Services, Inc. One of the premiere civil and mechanical engineering firms in Florida. Today, Craig and I will talk about the "Entrepreneurial Mindset" and how to set yourself up for success when it comes to building your business.    In this episode you will learn: The most important qualities of a successful entrepreneur How to effectively evaluate your support system and how to surround yourself with more people who will...
Published 03/03/14
Starting a new business in a saturated market can be a difficult task, but it doesn't have to be. It all starts with knowing exactly what you need to do to stand out from your competitors. This is Part 1 of my 4 Part series: Find Your It Factor- Mini Branding Bootcamp. In this episode you will learn: The 5 Steps to standing out in a saturated market The most important thing you need when starting a new business (Hint: it's not passion) The best way to position your brand in an authentic...
Published 02/24/14
Stephanie Donegan is known as The Marketing Maven. When it comes to helping business owners turn their businesses that look more like jobs, into businesses that provide freedom; she is your go-to girl.   Stephanie has more than 10 years experience in sales and marketing helping fortune 500 companies get their message and brand out to the masses. She's been featured on NBC, CBS, and Fox Business just to name a few.    In this episode you will learn: The #1 secret to landing more high...
Published 02/17/14
Andy Hayes has been working with websites for over 15 years. He started his career at a large software company before striking out on his own to launch Plum Deluxe, a media company & platform for encouraging conversation around life’s luxuries, big and small. Andy lives in sunny Portland, Oregon. In this episode you will learn: How to live a life of luxury on any budget The secret to building a loyal community  Travel secrets of an entrepreneur How to drive traffic to your...
Published 02/10/14
In this episode you will learn why every entrepreneur needs to have a life map with Rosetta Thurman. Rosetta Thurman is the founder of Happy Black Woman, a supportive community that empowers women to create their ideal lives through personal development and entrepreneurship. She is the creator of the popular personal development program, 31 Days to Reset Your Life: A Practical Guide to Personal Transformation and the Launch Yourself! Boot Camp to help women build and grow their businesses....
Published 02/03/14
It has become apparent that having a work-life balance is essential to being a successful entrepreneur. Having the ability to be able to disconnect from work can however, be a struggle for many solopreneurs and small business owners. Why? Because we are passionate about our work and love what we do. However to avoid burnout it's important to give yourself consistent breaks from work, take vacations and have some "me time". How can entrepreneurs afford to vacation at some of the finest 5-star...
Published 01/27/14
When creating your New Year's Resolutions there are many things to consider so you don't end up setting yourself up for failure. In this episode we will go over the 5 questions to ask yourself before making any new years resolutions. This episode if perfect for you if you did not accomplish all of your resolutions last year and are not sure why. By the end of this episode you will know exactly how to set yourself yourself for success so 2014 is your best year ever. 
Published 01/06/14
In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 we will go over 13 surprising issues that many entrepreneurs have wrote in to ask me and my team about throughout the year. If you dealt with: how to many more money, how to get started, how to expand, which idea to execute or how to make your business standout from your competition; this episode is a must listen. 
Published 12/30/13
This is a special edition of Entrepreneur 2.0. To sign up for my FREE Branding For Business training visit courtneymckenzie.com/brandingwebinar
Published 12/26/13
Denise Wakeman is an Online Business Strategist, Founder of The Blog Squad and Co-Founder of The Future of Ink. She works with authors and online entrepreneurs to leverage blogs for their business and strategically use social marketing to boost online visibility to get better traffic, leads, customers and opportunities. Denise has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Newsday, FastCompany Online, and many other online and offline publications. Denise is passionate about...
Published 12/23/13