Innovation For Entrepreneurs

Megan Anderson
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Welcome to Innovation for Entrepreneurs, where we unravel the secrets of successful product innovation and launch for businesses. Discover effective strategies for idea generation, market research, audience targeting, pitfalls avoidance, value proposition creation, prototyping, testing, and fundraising. Get inspired by real-life examples and expert advice on entrepreneurial success. In our podcast, we dive deep into the bedrock of innovation theory, exploring how understanding the problems your innovation tackles is key. Whether you're revolutionizing a service or launching a game-changing

Episodes

  1. 10/10/2024

    Episode Seven | What history can teach us about Innovation with Guest Chris Clews

    What can classic 80s pop culture teach us about innovation today? In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Clews, who turned his love for 80s movies like The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off into a thriving entrepreneurial venture. Chris shares how he pursued his dream while balancing a corporate job, working late nights and weekends to create content that resonated with audiences. His unique niche—finding life lessons in 80s films and music—quickly gained traction after he posted a LinkedIn article that went viral, validating his idea that other's found value in his content. Now, Chris is a full-time keynote speaker using his passion to inspire and educate others. Tune in to hear his journey and what history can teach us about life and innovation!   More about Chris: Keynote Speaker / Author / 80s Pop Culture Guy  Chris Clews is a keynote speaker, author and all around ‘80s pop culture guy.   Growing up in the '80s and with over twenty years of leadership experience in corporate marketing, Chris knew three things very well – '80s pop culture, business and this crazy thing we call life.   He left his corporate marketing career of 20 plus years and combined his areas of expertise to become a keynote speaker and author. As a keynote speaker Chris has spoken to a variety of organizations and companies including VISA, Duke Health, University of Florida, Penn Medicine, DHL, American Marketing Association, CMAA and more.   His keynote is titled “Everything I Need To Know (For Life and Work), I Learned from ‘80s Pop Culture” and as an author he created the popular book series, The Ultimate Series on Essential Work & Life Lessons from ‘80s Pop Culture, which currently has three volumes.   He's super passionate about animal rescue which is a huge part of Chris’s life. He donates a portion of the proceeds from his book sales and speaking events to Wonder Paws rescue, the organization that saved his pit-mix, Bodhi.   He lives by the quote from the poet laureate, Ferris Bueller, when he said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop to look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Connect with Chris: Website: https://www.chrisclews.com X: https://www.twitter.com/80spopculture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisclews80s/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.clews.10 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisclews80s_author_speaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisclews/ Grab his book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBW46DQT?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin   If you liked what you heard, we'd love for you to come back for more episodes! Please share, like and subscribe to the show.   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/innovationforentrepreneurs/ Leave us a positive review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-for-entrepreneurs/id1745108175   Join our kick ass community of entrepreneurs! We meet weekly to learn, network and work through business challenges together. We also prioritize self care by coming together once a month for different virtual events such as cooking classes, workouts, and more. Work hard, play hard! https://facebook.com/groups/yourbusinesscopilot   Sign up for our free newsletter, Founders Digest. https://yourbusinesscopilot.co/newsletter   YourBusinessCopilotco@gmail.com   As always, Carpe Diem!

    27 min

  2. 09/18/2024

    Episode Six | Build The Plane as You Fly It with Guest Elina Oikonomou

    In this episode, Megan Anderson interviews Elina, the founder of Ascended Lightworkers, a web-based platform that connects people seeking spiritual services with lightworkers. Elina shares her background in business and AI engineering and how she combined her passions to create her own platform. She discusses the process of building her MVP and the importance of launching quickly and gathering feedback. Elina emphasizes the need to focus on the next steps and execute rather than getting overwhelmed by the big picture. She also highlights the importance of customer feedback and using testimonials and case studies to promote the platform. Megan encourages listeners to launch their ideas even if they are not perfect yet and to embrace the journey of entrepreneurship.   Elina is the Founder of Ascended Lightworkers, a platform that connects Lightworkers from various modalities, such as coaching, energy healing, holistic therapy, hypnotherapy and more, with people looking for support in their journey of awakening, healing, transformation and ascension. Elina has a multidisciplinary background in marketing, artificial intelligence, engineering and product management. After getting experience in various domains and industries, she decided to pursue her lifelong passion and became an entrepreneur. Inspired by her own healing journey and spiritual awakening, with the Ascended Lightworkers platform her mission is to help people find their own light within, through spiritual, healing and self-development practices.   Connect with Elina: Email: elina@ascendedlightworkers.com Website:  https://www.ascendedlightworkers.com/   Podcast YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@AscendedLightworkers Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3aB36gAfCh2Vdoh8Pm6ajI   Social media Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ascendedlightworkers Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ascendedlightworkers   Personal Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/elinaoikonom/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinaoikonomou/   If you liked what you heard, we'd love for you to come back for more episodes! Please share, like and subscribe to the show.   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/innovationforentrepreneurs/ Leave us a positive review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-for-entrepreneurs/id1745108175   Join our kick ass community of entrepreneurs! We meet weekly to learn, network and work through business challenges together. We also prioritize self care by coming together once a month for different virtual events such as cooking classes, workouts, and more. Work hard, play hard! https://facebook.com/groups/yourbusinesscopilot   Sign up for our free newsletter, Founders Digest. https://yourbusinesscopilot.co/newsletter   YourBusinessCopilotco@gmail.com   As always, Carpe Diem!

    32 min

  3. 09/10/2024

    Episode Five | How to Take Care of Your Brain as an Entrepreneur with Guest Dr. Hill

    Are you struggling with brain fog, slow reaction times, or feeling burnt out? Do you wonder how high-performance individuals juggle success with stress? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of brain data and its impact on your daily life and performance. How does sleep quality affect your brain's speed of processing? Why do high achievers often struggle with anxiety, and how can you overcome it? Discover how brain mapping can reveal key insights into your cognitive health, and how tiredness and poor sleep can cause delayed recall, trouble finding words, and slower mental performance. We'll also explore how you can test and exercise your brain—just like your body or business—by gently stretching your cognitive muscles. Tune in to learn four actionable tips to overcome procrastination, how the new MVP (minimal viable practice) can transform your self-care routine, and why proactive brain health isn’t just about you—it benefits your company, your employees, and your family. Ready to hyperfocus and boost your brainpower? Your spouse will thank you for it! This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to enhance their mental clarity and performance while mastering self-care for long-term success. Guest Information: Dr. Andrew Hill, Founder of Peak Brain, is UCLA PhD trained functional neuroscientist who approaches biohacking from a person-specific perspective, helping to each each person to become an expert in their own brain. Website: https://peakbraininstitute.com/ Podcast: https://andrewhillphd.com/ Connect with Dr. Hill: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peakbrainla/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeakBrainInstitute YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrHill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhillucla/ If you liked what you heard, we'd love for you to come back for more episodes! Please share, like and subscribe to the show.   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/innovationforentrepreneurs/ Leave us a positive review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-for-entrepreneurs/id1745108175 Join our kick ass community of entrepreneurs! We meet weekly to learn, network and work through business challenges together. We also prioritize self care by coming together once a month for different virtual events such as cooking classes, workouts, and more. Work hard, play hard! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/jdvBiZWLptnz1uJQ/   Email to request our free newsletter, Founders Digest. YourBusinessCopilotco@gmail.com   As always, Carpe Diem!

    47 min

  4. 09/07/2024

    Episode Four | Innovation Framework Phase 1: Exploration

    All businesses exist because they solve problems for others. Does your business have a clearly defined problem statement? What about each of your products and services? How much market research did you conduct to lead you to these perfectly crafted problem statement? Or did you create them based off assumptions? Tune in to hear about: Why problem statements are critical to your business success How to effectively construct a clear problem statement How to leverage market research to discover the deeper customer need   Problem Statement Template: How might we persona [JTBD] so that they benefit.   Looking to upskill your market research game? Grab the free market research tools guide here. Email Yourbusinesscopilotco@gmail.com for password request.   Mentionable Links: Product Highlights - Willow Wearable Breast Pump Books - Building a Story Brand If you liked what you heard, we'd love for you to come back for more episodes! Please share, like and subscribe to the show.   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/innovationforentrepreneurs/ Leave us a positive review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-for-entrepreneurs/id1745108175 Join our kick ass community of entrepreneurs! We meet weekly to learn, network and work through business challenges together. We also prioritize self care by coming together once a month for different virtual events such as cooking classes, workouts, and more. Work hard, play hard!   Email us to request our free newsletter, Founders Digest. YourBusinessCopilotco@gmail.com As always, Carpe Diem!

    31 min

  5. 08/14/2024

    Episode Three | Unlock Your SUPER You so you can be the Best Entrepreneur, CEO, Leader and Lover with Guest Sana Akhand

    What do you want to be when you grow up? A question we've been asked 1,000 times. Who's ever wrote down super hero? Oh come on, even if you never actually wrote down in your school assignments, I know you thought it.   Well I'm here to tell you can reignite those dreams. Become the superhero of your own life by becoming the best version of yourself. How are you to build the best version of your envisioned business if you aren't yet the best version of yourself?   Tune into episode three as we learn about a framework wildly similar to The Innovation Framework, that was created by guest Sana Akhand, built and used to unlock the most SUPER version of yourself.   Connect with Sana: Website: https://www.sanaakhand.com Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@sana_akhand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanaakhand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sanaakhand   I'd love it if you liked, shared, and subscribed to the show! You can also support by buying me a coffee.   If you act on anything within these show notes, you'll want it to be this. Join the cohort of innovationists ready to revolutionize the startup world: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/iUx2KomqSXk7tDUN/ Would rather watch? Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovationforEntrepreneurs Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/innovationforentrepreneurs/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/megan-anderson-innovationist Leave us a positive review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-for-entrepreneurs/id1745108175   For consulting inquires or a general connection point, reach out at yourbusinesscopilotco@gmail.com

    23 min
  6. Episode Two | The Innovation Framework: be strategic and unleash your business potential

    08/09/2024

    Episode Two | The Innovation Framework: be strategic and unleash your business potential

    Did you know 9 out of 10 startups fail? And of those that do make it, only 9% survive 10 years.   I don't share these statistics to scare you. I share them to motivate you to go about your startup and entrepreneurship journey the right way. There is a method to the madness, a framework to follow that dramatically increases your chances at success.   Tune in as we introduce a framework used by many successful organizations to generate new ideas, evaluate and implement them, something I call, The Innovation Framework.   We'd love it if you liked, shared, and subscribed to the show! You can also support by buying us a coffee.   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/innovationforentrepreneurs/ Leave us a positive review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-for-entrepreneurs/id1745108175   For consulting inquires or a general connection point, reach out at yourbusinesscopilotco@gmail.com

    26 min
  7. Episode One | Igniting Innovation: The Entrepreneur’s Path to Success

    07/31/2024

    Episode One | Igniting Innovation: The Entrepreneur’s Path to Success

    Have you ever struggled with knowing how to successfully move your idea or business forward? You've come to the right place. Innovation theories and practices are what unlocked this concept for me. I'm here to share how innovation can do this for you too. I'm here to fill the knowledge gap between aspiring entrepreneur and next rising CEO. This is an introduction to what's in store for you on our first series at Innovation for Entrepreneurs. Like and subscribe to our show.  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/innovationforentrepreneurs/ Leave us a positive review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-for-entrepreneurs/id1745108175 Reach out at yourbusinesscopilotco@gmail.com Buy us a Coffee and Support the Show

    9 min

  8. TRAILER

    Innovation for Entrepreneurs Trailer

    Welcome to Innovation for Entrepreneurs, the podcast that unlocks the secrets of successful product & service innovation and launch for businesses!   What's different about this podcast is we start with and teach the basic fundamentals of innovation and entrepreneurship so it's easy to understand for those that are aspiring or just leaning into the space.   But it's not all about theory. We'll dive deep into real-life examples and expert advice, learning from others who've been there, done that, what was successful and what should be avoided.   If you're ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level, join us as we unravel the mysteries of turning ideas into groundbreaking ventures.   Each episode will guide you through the essential steps of the innovation process, from generating ideas to conquering the market through market research, product-market fit, audience targeting, and so much more! Join me, Megan Anderson, your host and innovation expert as we explore all things innovation. Episodes drop on Wednesdays. Subscribe now and get ready to equip yourself with the knowledge to launch your next big idea successfully.

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Welcome to Innovation for Entrepreneurs, where we unravel the secrets of successful product innovation and launch for businesses. Discover effective strategies for idea generation, market research, audience targeting, pitfalls avoidance, value proposition creation, prototyping, testing, and fundraising. Get inspired by real-life examples and expert advice on entrepreneurial success. In our podcast, we dive deep into the bedrock of innovation theory, exploring how understanding the problems your innovation tackles is key. Whether you're revolutionizing a service or launching a game-changing

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