Building Success Stories with Ann Donnelly

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Building Success Stories with Ann Donnelly

Are you ready to ignite your business and achieve your full potential? Welcome to Building Success Stories, the podcast that empowers entrepreneurs and business leaders. I'm Ann Donnelly, and I've spent over four decades in the business world. I've witnessed the power of perseverance, innovation, and strategic thinking firsthand. We'll explore the stories of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders, and we'll delve into the practical strategies and mindset shifts that can propel your business to new heights. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to take your business to the next level!

  1. Jenny & Chris Dore, Owners, The Peppermill Family Restaurant (S2 Ep1)

    3 DAYS AGO

    Jenny & Chris Dore, Owners, The Peppermill Family Restaurant (S2 Ep1)

    In this episode of Building Success Stories, Ann Donnelly interviews culinary power couple Jenny and Chris Dore, who have recently taken over the Peppermill Family Restaurant in South Glens Falls. They discuss their backgrounds, the legacy of the restaurant, their vision for the future, and the importance of community engagement. Chris shares his culinary journey and the thoughtful process behind transitioning ownership, while Jenny emphasizes the significance of maintaining the restaurant's family-friendly atmosphere. The couple highlights their commitment to evolving the menu based on customer feedback and building trust with their staff and the community.

    27 min
  2. How to Extend Your Selling Season (Episode 36)

    4 DAYS AGO

    How to Extend Your Selling Season (Episode 36)

    In recent tourism news, Alaska raised cruise tourism limits as residents’ concerns about over-tourism grew. Over-tourism is an increasing issue in trendy tourism destinations, and one solution that will keep revenue flowing is to focus more on bringing in visitors outside the regular busy season. Unless downtime is needed for maintenance or other recovery, selling year-round is a goal of most businesses that commonly experience seasonality. In this episode of Building Success Stories, Seth and I discuss How to Extend Your Selling Season. Listen to common ways to extend your selling season and some great examples I've seen in my career working with businesses like this. Click here to read more about How to Extend Your Selling Season on our website.

    24 min
  3. Overcoming Digital Marketing Fears: Why Small Businesses Can't Afford to Ignore It Anymore (Episode 35)

    4 DAYS AGO

    Overcoming Digital Marketing Fears: Why Small Businesses Can't Afford to Ignore It Anymore (Episode 35)

    This week's topic is aimed at those who may not listen to podcasts, but you may have a relative or friend who could use this advice, so please spread the word! With nearly three-quarters of the US population using social media regularly, it’s a given that digital marketing is the best way to generate leads and get more customers in almost any type of business. Yet, a few people still feel that word of mouth or small ads in the local paper are the only ways to get business. In this episode of Building Success Stories, Ann and Seth discuss why some small business owners are reluctant to use digital marketing, some answers to their issues, and how they can get started, even on a small scale, to get more leads and new clients.

    36 min
  4. Time for a Mid-Year Assessment: Ensure You Are On Course For Success In All Areas of Your Life (Episode 34)

    4 DAYS AGO

    Time for a Mid-Year Assessment: Ensure You Are On Course For Success In All Areas of Your Life (Episode 34)

    It’s time to review your goals and targets from earlier this year. Ideally, you’ve been reviewing these weekly or at least monthly, but so many people don’t, which is why this mid-year assessment is critical.  It’s so easy to lose track of time this time of year. Schools are out, vacations and holidays happen, and we get out of our routine. Hopefully, you are having fun and enjoying the fruits of your labor from the first half of the year. In this episode of Building Success Stories, Ann and Seth discuss: - Why a Mid-Year Assessment is important. - What to look at during the assessment. - How to get back on track to reaching your annual goals. - Can you do even better than you originally planned? - Assessing progress in all areas of your life and why that's important. You want to do everything but can only do one thing at a time. If you prioritize and plan, you can focus and start ticking off those “one things” that will lead you to achieve your goals in all “circles” of your life. Visit our article for this episode to get Action Steps and more info: https://anndonnellysuccessstories.com/mid-year-assessment/

    38 min
  5. Get Results, Not Regrets: How to Build a Successful Relationship with Your Digital Marketing Agency (Episode 33)

    6 DAYS AGO

    Get Results, Not Regrets: How to Build a Successful Relationship with Your Digital Marketing Agency (Episode 33)

    In this episode of Building Success Stories, discuss how to build a successful relationship with your digital marketing agency, the audio from a video presentation I've recently recorded. Throughout my years in digital marketing, I've met many business owners who did not have a good relationship with their digital marketing agency. Often, they were unsure if the agency was providing the services they paid for, were intimidated to ask for clarification on technical terms, had no idea what to ask for, etc. Tips for selecting a digital marketing agency. The elements needed to build a strong relationship with your marketing agency. How to communicate well with your digital marketing agency. Signs of possible issues. To have an ongoing, Long-Term Relationship – Partnership! Even if you don’t outsource regular work to the agency, you will need their assistance over the years to help with technical issues or revamp the website every 3-5 years. They are involved with your key communication and sales tools – the outside world’s view of your business. To ensure that your time and money are well spent. Your marketing spend will likely be a huge chunk of your overall business budget! During the presentation, I discussed my Digital Marketing / Website Development Action Plan Template, which I developed while working for Tourism Northern Ireland. I provided digital marketing audits and coaching for tourism-related businesses in that region. This template provides a detailed list of what to ask for when requesting quotations and giving instructions to providers.   Click here to view this content as a video presentation and request a download of the Digital Marketing / Website Development Action Plan discussed. After this episode, you will know: Why it is important to have a good relationship with your digital marketing agency:

    50 min
  6. An Interview with Kate Austin, Founder, Owner, & CEO of Advokate, LLC, Mother, Writer, Artist, Organizer, Community Champion (Episode 32)

    6 DAYS AGO

    An Interview with Kate Austin, Founder, Owner, & CEO of Advokate, LLC, Mother, Writer, Artist, Organizer, Community Champion (Episode 32)

    In this week's episode of Building Success Stories, Seth and I welcome Kate Austin into the studio. Kate is the Founder, Owner, and CEO of Advokate, LLC. Advokate empowers startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and artists with the marketing tools they need to be successful. Born and raised in Killington, Vermont, Kate resides in Glens Falls, New York, with her dog Sasha and her three kiddos, Henry, Daniel, and Elizabeth. She currently serves on the boards of the Glens Falls Business Improvement District (BID), the Jackson Heights Elementary School PTA, and is on the advisory council of the World Awareness Children’s Museum, the A-GFTC Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and the WSWHE-BOCES Early College Career Academy (ECCA) Advisory Committee.  In addition to her stellar marketing work, Kate is known in Glens Falls for her creative advocacy and event promotion. She is the founder of GlensFallsVegan.com. This summer, she is running the Glens Falls Vegan Festival, which will take place on August 10, 2024, and is involved in the first Glens Falls Mermaid Festival, which will take place on June 22, 2024. We discussed her career, projects and passions, and life in Glens Falls, "Hometown U.S.A." She also announced her upcoming book, a collection of articles on parenting that she had written for her column in the Glens Falls Chronicle. You will be inspired when you hear how Kate blends her personal passions with her professional skills to make such an impact on her clients and our community.

    54 min
  7. Fear, Success, and Leadership to Fuel Growth - Insights from Ed Mylett's Interview with Leila Hormozi (Episode 31)

    6 DAYS AGO

    Fear, Success, and Leadership to Fuel Growth - Insights from Ed Mylett's Interview with Leila Hormozi (Episode 31)

    A few weeks ago, I came across a very insightful episode of the Ed Mylett Show on a four-hour drive from my daughter's college. I couldn’t wait to get home, listen again, take notes, and share the episode with everyone! Mylett’s guest was Leila Hormozi, and the topic was Transform FEAR into FUEL. Mylett had recently had dinner with Hormozi and her husband, Alex, who are highly successful entrepreneurs, investors, and philanthropists. Hormozi’s self-awareness level at dinner blew Mylett away, thus her appearance in this episode of his podcast. Because much of Hormozi’s work involves helping entrepreneurs build their businesses, much of the talk is about the traits of successful entrepreneurs, but the points discussed and the advice Hormozi and Mylett provide are relevant to anyone looking to reach their highest potential, whether it is in the professional or personal areas of their life. Listen to this episode to hear my insights into the discussion between Mylett and Hormozi. Topics included: The traits of a Failing Entrepreneur, according to Leila Hormozi When Entrepreneurs Get Complacent Too Early Leila Respecting Herself with the Choices She Makes Conquer Your Fears Generating Real Confidence Avoiding Emotions Does Not Help Your Mental Health Use Obsession as a Superpower Great Leaders are Like Chameleons Money is Just a Tool Click here to watch the podcast episode with Ed Mylett and Leili Hormozi on YouTube. Read about The One Thing method of productivity and goal setting and Core Values: Find Purpose and Productivity with Your Core Values.

    17 min
  8. Megh & David Howard of Erbessd Instruments, A Global Leader In Machine Health Monitoring (Episode 30)

    6 DAYS AGO

    Megh & David Howard of Erbessd Instruments, A Global Leader In Machine Health Monitoring (Episode 30)

    This week, I bring you a very special episode of Building Success Stories—an interview with Megh and David Howard of Erbessd Instruments, a global leader in machine health monitoring.    The company has customers in nearly every country and works with 145 distributors and partners worldwide. It has approximately 140 employees working between Glens Falls, two locations in Mexico, a European office in the United Kingdom, and a facility in India added last year.   We discussed what being based in Glens Falls means for the company and the area, how innovation and agility are at the core of the company’s success, and how marketing is not only used to reach potential customers and partners but also to educate and connect with potential future customers and employees at all stages of their careers.   There is a lot of information and inspiration in this episode which is a REAL Building Success Story.   (I apologize for the poor audio quality of this episode. My usual audio recorder failed on me!)

    42 min
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Are you ready to ignite your business and achieve your full potential? Welcome to Building Success Stories, the podcast that empowers entrepreneurs and business leaders. I'm Ann Donnelly, and I've spent over four decades in the business world. I've witnessed the power of perseverance, innovation, and strategic thinking firsthand. We'll explore the stories of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders, and we'll delve into the practical strategies and mindset shifts that can propel your business to new heights. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to take your business to the next level!

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