Millennial Success Stories

Jackie Kossoff
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Let’s STOP sugarcoating the Entrepreneurial Experience! Millennial Success Stories is a podcast dedicated to sharing the REAL, RAW, and HONEST stories of young entrepreneurs who are building businesses and lives that reflect their own versions of success. Always remember, success has no age requirement! Hosted by Marketing Strategist & Success Coach, Jackie Kossoff. Cover photo by Iris Megiris

  1. 09/28/2022

    Let's Wrap Up Season Four!

    Thank you so much for such an amazing fourth season of Millennial Success Stories! In this episode, I reflect on my three biggest takeaways from this season, as well as tease some insights into my new upcoming podcast! Millennial Success Stories will be back for Season Five in 2023! SHOWNOTES  (1:17) Jackie Intro (1:44) Thank you listeners 🙂 (2:20) Please leave a review! (2:52) Main takeaways (4:05) First takeaway (6:17) Second takeaway (9:12) Third takeaway (9:50) “It felt like every guest who was on this season was truly meant to be here” (10:31) Season 5 Info (11:03) Jackie’s starting another podcast! (13:01) Shoutout to my Team! (13:41) New podcast topic (15:41) Reach out to me about your biggest take-aways, questions, anything! 🙂 Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Facebook Ads Consultation with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/facebook-consultation Jackie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/

    17 min

  2. 09/21/2022

    Navigating Health Insurance as an Entrepreneur with Noor Ali

    One of the first "challenges" entrepreneurs face when starting their businesses is trying to figure out how to choose a health insurance plan. Noor Ali, Health Insurance Advisor, joins me in this episode to share how she helps her clients navigate the complicated world of health insurance in the USA and find health coverage that fits their needs. Noor also opens up about overcoming feelings of failure and finding a new dream in the face of adversity, demonstrating the strength, perseverance, and resilience that shape so many successful entrepreneurs. Disclaimer: This episode covers health insurance plans in the USA.  SHOWNOTES (1:15) Jackie intro (2:15) *PSA*: This episode covers insurance health plans and is for those based in the USA (3:00) Please leave a review 🙂 (3:25) Noor Intro (9:30) How Noor overcame feelings of failure (11:10) What helped Noor shift her perspective (14:50) “Surround yourself with people that bring you up” (17:15) Insurance and Entrepreneurs (26:27) Noor’s personal definition of success and how it’s evolved (28:44) Noor’s biggest business and life achievements thus far (30:11) Noor’s next level of success (31:55) Advice for new entrepreneurs (35:05) How Noor balances her marriage and work (37:27) Advice when going through a major life change (39:31) Final wrap up Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Noor’s Website: https://drnoorhealth.com/ Noor’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.noorhealth/

    43 min

  3. 09/14/2022

    Transform Your Business Through PR with Lexie Smith

    What exactly goes into Public Relations and is it a worthwhile investment in business growth? Lexie Smith, Public Relations Expert & Founder of The PR Bar, Inc., joins me in this episode to share the basics of PR and how we can leverage the power of PR to exponentially grow our businesses. Lexie also opens up about the health scare that led her to start her own business, as well as her partnership venture, the 'Ready, Set, Coach' program. SHOWNOTES (1:13) Jackie Intro (3:09) Please leave a review 🙂 (3:26) Lexie intro (6:50) Why Lexie went the ‘PR’ route (7:10) “There is a need and a place for every type of service” (8:37) Advice for those entrepreneurs who are just starting out and looking into PR (9:02) The Six Relations of PR (11:00) Lessons you learned after you had your medical breakdown (12:50) Lexie’s personal definition of success and how it has evolved (13:22) Lexie’s biggest achievements thus far (14:50) How Lexie has gotten to where she is today (16:18) ‘Get Neutral’ (17:22) How Lexie was able to put things on hold during motherhood (20:46) Lexie’s next level of success (22:38) Advice for new entrepreneurs (24:40) About the ‘Ready, Set Coach’ program (26:32) Best transformations Lexie has seen from Ready, Set Coach Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Lexie’s Website: https://www.lexiesmith.net/ The PR Bar, Inc.: https://theprbarinc.com/ Lexie’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pitchin-and-sippin-with-lexie-smith/id1532996442

    33 min

  4. 09/07/2022

    Let's Talk About 6 & 7-Figure Meta Ad Campaigns!

    Have you ever wondered what goes into Meta (FB/IG) Ad campaigns that generate 6 & 7-figures in revenue? In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes into my experience helping clients generate millions in combined sales! I share insights into how high-earning companies make investment decisions, structure their advertising teams, and compensate marketing agencies with commission. SHOWNOTES (1:17) Jackie intro (2:22) Looking into Facebook Ads? This podcast is for you! (3:03) Ad Spend (3:54) Why are people spending so much on ads? (5:44) Differences in return on investment (8:24) Differences between those making 6 figures and 7 figures from ads (11:54) Teams of 6 and 7 figure clients (16:20) Commission (21:43) “Whether you’re working with the same strategy, it’s the same amount of work whether you’re a 7-figure business or haven’t earned a dime yet” (23:02) Closing comments Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Facebook Ads Consultation with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/facebook-consultation Jackie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/

    24 min

  5. 08/31/2022

    Building an Inclusive Brand with Crystal Whiteaker

    How is your business serving to create a more inclusive and equitable world? Crystal Whiteaker, Inclusive Branding Consultant, joins me in this episode to share how we can leverage our core values to develop an inclusive brand with a meaningful impact.  Crystal also opens up about her journey from brand photographer to inclusivity expert, as well as how she handles the stresses that arise from focusing on inclusivity work in today's world. SHOWNOTES (1:17) Jackie Intro (3:02) Please leave a review 🙂 (3:30) Crystal intro (7:03) How Crystal got her start (9:50) How Crystal has seen her work affect others (14:28) Most frequent problems Crystal’s clients have (15:19) “Be mindful of how you take feedback as a person and what you do with that feedback” (17:07) Crystal’s core values (18:18) “Don’t make this work out to be a ‘to-do’ list” (20:21) Challenges Crystal’s clients have overcome (24:15) Challenges Crystal has faced (27:57) Crystal’s definition of success (30:45) Building Aligned Relationships Master Class (31:05) Crystal’s biggest successes thus far (33:42) Crystal’s next level of success (34:52) Advice for new entrepreneurs Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Crystal’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystallilycreative/ Crystal’s Website: https://crystal-lily-creative.mykajabi.com/

    38 min

  6. 08/24/2022

    Impactful Leadership with Lis Best

    Women in positions of power face many challenges as they work to change the world. Lis Best, Coach for Impact Leaders, joins me in this episode to share her insights and advice for women who are leading the way for sustainability in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings. Lis also opens up about her experience with burnout and why she encourages leaders to prioritize self-care in order to create even greater impact. SHOWNOTES (1:12) Jackie Intro (2:40) Please leave a review 🙂 (3:07) Lis intro (4:55) What types of clients Lis works with (6:08) How Lis got her start (20:27) Common challenges Lis’s clients face (20:52) “Am I making a big enough impact?” (23:20) “Being the leaders we truly want to be” (24:35) “How we can do things differently and be celebrated for that” (25:40) Advice for those who are experiencing ‘burn out’ in their business (30:00) Lis’s personal definition of success and how it has evolved (30:33) “If you have a good day everyday, you have a good life” (33:45) Lis’s biggest achievements thus far (41:52) Lis’s next level of success (45:00) Words of wisdom for new entrepreneurs Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Lis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lis.best Lis’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethbest?trk=author_mini-profile_title Lis’s Website: https://www.elisabethbest.com/

    50 min

  7. 08/17/2022

    Let's Talk About Paid vs Organic Marketing!

    Deciding on the best marketing strategy to grow our businesses from the ground up can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when it comes to figuring out whether to invest in paid marketing services or platforms. In this episode, I start by defining paid and organic marketing, following up with my expertise on which strategies tend to work best in each stage of business growth. SHOWNOTES (1:15) Jackie Intro (2:00) Paid marketing (2:44) Organic marketing (3:39) Which one should we use? (6:01) Knowing your audience (10:12) Tips for organic marketing (13:48) Paid ads (19:05) Book a complimentary consultation with Jackie! Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Facebook Ads Consultation with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/facebook-consultation Jackie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la/ Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/

    20 min

  8. 08/10/2022

    Leveraging Astrology in Business with Sofia Adler

    Why has astrology been leveraged by human beings for thousands of years? Sofia Adler, Astrology Coach, joins me in this episode to share insights into the power of astrology and how understanding our birth charts can help us achieve our goals in business and life. Sofia also opens up about her experiences with pivoting, both in her personal life and business. SHOWNOTES (1:14) Jackie Intro (2:44) Sofia intro (8:18) Advice for people who feel like they are not on the right path (11:00) “I found the answer to the question I was asking by the answer I didn’t get” (13:47) Tips on reading Horoscopes (21:20) Learning about your Birth Chart and answers you will gain from it (23:55) Biggest reveals clients find from having their birth chart read (28:36) Advice for those just getting into astrology (35:35) Look up your birth chart here: astro.com (36:04) Sofia’s personal definition of success and how it has evolved (36:57) Sofia’s biggest successes thus far (39:34) “At the end of the day, you have to choose you” (39:36) Advice for women who are about to move in a new direction with their businesses (40:13) Advice for those considering making a move (44:33) What drew Sofia to Santa Fe (48:21) Sofia’s next level of success (50:24) Tips for women just starting out on their entrepreneurial journey Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Sofia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofiaadler_/ Sofia’s Website: https://www.sofiaadler.com/ Recommended Books: The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest You Were Born for This by Chani Nicholas

    54 min
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Let’s STOP sugarcoating the Entrepreneurial Experience! Millennial Success Stories is a podcast dedicated to sharing the REAL, RAW, and HONEST stories of young entrepreneurs who are building businesses and lives that reflect their own versions of success. Always remember, success has no age requirement! Hosted by Marketing Strategist & Success Coach, Jackie Kossoff. Cover photo by Iris Megiris

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  • Creator
    Jackie Kossoff
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jackie Kossoff