Small 2 Scaled - From Vision to Venture

Zora Chase, Founder Chasing Nectar Digital Solutions

I walked away from a successful 25-year career as an “advertising seller” for mega media companies to fulfill my entrepreneurial dream as a “business owner and trusted media advisor”. In leaning into my clients’ businesses, I quickly became intrigued by their stories. I witnessed heaps of creativity, motivation, drive, patience and fluidity to push through challenging economic times. I saw these courageous individuals create ideas around a passion, sprinkle it with courage (real or imagined) and pursue that vision to venture status. Inspired by their journeys, I found myself writing blogs about their dedication. I learned that these are the busiest people on the planet. I learned that when you are doing what you love, every day is “Blursday” and there is no such thing as a 5-day workweek. Through these interviews, my accomplished guests become storytellers connecting with us on a very basic level, sharing their own experiences, generously providing inspiration and a much-needed boost of encouragement. We will learn something about trusting our vision, getting through the unfun stuff entrepreneurs endure, and seeing what it takes to achieve a business that suits your individual desires.  Nobody needs to do this alone and there is more than one way to skin the proverbial “cat”.  Come with me while we listen and learn from those visionaries who went from small to scaled.

  1. Create an Online Course to Scale Your Expertise with Dr. D of Healthy with Dr. D

    02/11/2023

    Create an Online Course to Scale Your Expertise with Dr. D of Healthy with Dr. D

    Today’s guest is Ayim Darkeh, an ER physician, wellness expert, leadership coach and transformation expert. He’s not only an ER doc in Brooklyn, he’s the founder and CEO of “Healthy with Dr. D”, a health and wellness initiative that empowers people to move away from disease management and reclaim their physical and psychological fitness. Another hat he wears is as CEO and founder of The Life and Leadership Lab, where he guides professionals through the process of reimagining success and fulfillment. He’s also a husband, dad and snowboarder and just a super dynamic dude. You are sure to enjoy this episode - and come away feeling inspired to go out and do escalate your wellness and business.  This episode is brought to you by Chasing Nectar Fractional CMO Services. Hire exceptional marketing talent for a fraction of the cost of hiring a full time Chief Marketing Officer. Chasing Nectar turns your marketing department from a cost center into a profit center. Visit us at https://www.chasingnectar.com Ayim Darkeh Bio:  Dr. Ayim Darkeh is a board-certified physician fondly known by his patients, students, and colleagues as "Dr. D."  Dr. D is a supportive husband, a loving father, and a physician with 20 years of experience in the emergency department. A dedicated health care provider and advocate for underserved communities, he is also a speaker, leadership expert, coach, and transformation specialist. Dr. D has made it his mission to keep you out of the modern healthcare system by promoting scientifically proven tools that will transform your health. Website: https://healthywithdrd.com/ Link to Course: https://healthywithdrd.com/mastering-your-childs-sick-day/ Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HealthywithDrDInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthywithdrd/?hl=enLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayim-darkeh/

    21 min
  2. USING HOSPITALITY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS

    01/31/2023

    USING HOSPITALITY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS

    Can a hospitality mindset make you rich? In this episode with Andy McNeill we’ll explore a key to building brand equity: service and hospitality. Making each customer feel special not only fuels the soul but gives life and longevity to the business. Go the extra mile. Think about having a mindset of service to enhance your work and to have great life experiences.   Takeaways this Episode: Why does hospitality matter?Learn how to apply “emotional deposits” to your brand’s experienceWhat are the little things that count - example story: Maui Jim’s sunglassesDisaster stories - how to botch the customer experienceHow can I use hospitality to land a Fortune 500 account…  hint.. adopt a well-planned process thinking about the end user all the way throughFREE GIFT - “The Everywhere Book”!!! Andy’s digital book featuring his favorite 100 hotels around the world - get it here: http://www.ourfavoritehotels.com/ This episode is brought to you by: Chasing Nectar Fractional CMO Services - Need the mind of a Chief Marketing Officer but can’t afford a full time top talent? Hire us on a fractional basis to turn your marketing from a cost center into a profit center. Andy’s Bio: For as long as he can remember, Andy McNeill has had a heart for hospitality. After 30 years of working in the industry specialized in serving others, he has helped thousands of organizations build stronger relationships through shared human experiences. He is a successful entrepreneur and founder of AMI, a global Hospitality and Marketing Firm that elevates the corporate meetings experience to the next level. Andy has helped thousands of businesses and Fortune 500 Companies travel to unique, once-in-a-lifetime destinations. AMI operates in 100+ countries and works on a global scale with some of the world's top brands including Salesforce, Mars Candy Bar, PepsiCo, Pfizer, and  CVS Health. Andy is the host of the Destination Everywhere Podcast where he and his co-host Todd Bludworth to give unique travel tips and destination insights from around the world.  Andy’s Websites & Podcasts www.destinationeverywhere.com  https://americanmeetings.com/podcast/ Social Media: Facebook - 411,946 Followers - https://www.facebook.com/destinationeverywherepodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/americanmeetingsinc/https://www.instagram.com/destinationeverywherepodcast/LinkedIn - 6764 Followers - American Meetings, Inc. (AMI) https://www.linkedin.com/company/ami-global-meetings-solutions-inc./https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-mcneill Book: The Everywhere Book - https://americanmeetings.com/visit-destination-everywhere/ This episode is brought to you by: Chasing Nectar Fractional CMO Services

    18 min
  3. A Quest to Help Victims of Human Trafficking - How one caring attorney used her skillset to raise $1M in funds & boost awareness for your nonprofit

    07/19/2022

    A Quest to Help Victims of Human Trafficking - How one caring attorney used her skillset to raise $1M in funds & boost awareness for your nonprofit

    Did you know that the business of human trafficking in the San Diego area alone generates $810Million annually for the area's underground economy - second only to the drug trade? There are thousands of known victims each year, and the majority of these victims are caught up on our legal system being blamed for the crimes they were forced into. Not only were their lives ruined by their captors, but they are marred with criminal records that prevent them from living the life they deserve as human beings. This interview with Jamie Beck, founder of Free To Thrive, brings to light a cause that I support, but also describes how a young attorney found a calling and used her knowledge of the legal system to develop a foundation and raise her first million dollars in just a few years. She went from zero to hero in my book. They just opened their LA division - so get involved... take a listen and see how she made it happen! Want to learn more about Free To Thrive? Check out their website: https://www.freetothrive.org/ Follow Free To Thrive: IG: https://www.instagram.com/freetothrivesd/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/FreetoThriveSD/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FreetoThriveSD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOVDu9Y1IIseZGlXtbxL9XQ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/free-to-thrive/ Need your business to scale? Chasing Nectar Digital has the solutions to meet your business goals. Contact us at https://www.chasingnectar.com/contact-us

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I walked away from a successful 25-year career as an “advertising seller” for mega media companies to fulfill my entrepreneurial dream as a “business owner and trusted media advisor”. In leaning into my clients’ businesses, I quickly became intrigued by their stories. I witnessed heaps of creativity, motivation, drive, patience and fluidity to push through challenging economic times. I saw these courageous individuals create ideas around a passion, sprinkle it with courage (real or imagined) and pursue that vision to venture status. Inspired by their journeys, I found myself writing blogs about their dedication. I learned that these are the busiest people on the planet. I learned that when you are doing what you love, every day is “Blursday” and there is no such thing as a 5-day workweek. Through these interviews, my accomplished guests become storytellers connecting with us on a very basic level, sharing their own experiences, generously providing inspiration and a much-needed boost of encouragement. We will learn something about trusting our vision, getting through the unfun stuff entrepreneurs endure, and seeing what it takes to achieve a business that suits your individual desires.  Nobody needs to do this alone and there is more than one way to skin the proverbial “cat”.  Come with me while we listen and learn from those visionaries who went from small to scaled.