Real Biz Talk with Rachel Brenke
How do I grow my business? How do I have time for my family and self? Am I really able to do this? Yes, yes you are. Welcome to the Real Biz Talk podcast where you will get guidance, support and direction to help you create a real business to have a real life. The biggest takeaway is how to strategically maneuver away from the “hustle to success” culture. Spending more resources of time, money and energy is not the way to create a real business AND have a real life at the same time. While Rachel understands why many think this is the only way to succeed - she is here to debunk this since she has done it over and over again! With quick episodes, Rachel Brenke brings you the tips, strategies and stories needed to implement the real business, real life mission. Rachel shares timeless strategies that she used to build multiple seven figure businesses in a variety of industries all while raising five kids, competing with Team USA and dealing with life. Along with the tell-all approach, she hosts industry leaders who will give you the “real talk” on creating, growing and running multi-million dollar businesses.Do you want to keep hustling with little return? Taking time and money away from self and family? Or do you want to step into a REAL BUSINESS to live your real life? Let’s do this! New episodes every other week.
Episodes
197 episodes
From TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress to She is Cheval: A Designer’s Journey of Self-Discovery and Shoe Design Success
I welcome a true powerhouse woman, Cheval, the creative director and owner of She is Cheval, a specialty women's shoe brand. As our conversation unfolds, you'll discover the remarkable journey of a woman who has successfully rebranded herself a...
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Episode 189
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40:50
Designing Life w/ Carmeon Hamilton, winner of HGTV's Design Star: Next Gen & star of Reno My Rental
When you walk into a space, whether it’s the waiting room of a doctor’s office or a hotel lobby, it can be easy to forget that someone has made a decision about every aspect of that environment, from the colors on the wall to the chairs you’...
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Episode 188
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41:56
PIVOT! with Whitney Eckis, Founder + CEO of Eckis Marketing
When the world was hit with the COVID-19 pandemic, most businesses were left scrambling to adapt. And while many companies weren’t able to continue, others found ways to pivot and (in the process) were able to diversify and elevate their bus...
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Episode 187
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39:47
Unwrapped with Brock Johnson, Creator of InstaClubHub
Few entrepreneurs start and exit with the same idea. Today’s guest, Brock Johnson, is here to remind listeners that there’s power in just getting started. Tune in to hear Brock’s story of entrepreneurship success, starting with equipping parent...
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Episode 186
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33:11
Playing the Game with Sarah Hill, Serial Entrepreneur
In all facets of life and business, change is inevitable. The key to ensuring that you stay relevant is to be flexible and willing to adapt to those changes. Today’s guest is Sarah Hill, who started her career as a nurse and, since pivoting to ...
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Episode 185
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56:08
Moving Forward by Taking a Step Back with Jamie Otis
I’m so excited to have Jamie Otis (you may have heard of her) back on to chat about life, love, and all the things in between. Jamie was on Married at First Sight and The Bachelor, but today we talk about life beyond the silver screen. Fair war...
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Episode 184
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34:35
Building Your Dreams without Mom Guilt with NFL Reporter Shannon Spake
If you watch NFL football on Sundays, or you’re a NASCAR fan, you’ll know today’s guest, Shannon Spake for her work as a broadcaster. She’s also a mom of twins, and an Ironman triathlete, and loves to give back to herself, her community, and he...
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Episode 183
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36:21
4 Dream Client Tips with Tory Burch Speaker, Kia Young
Shewww, we packed A LOT into this podcast episode this week! Kia Young, speaker for the Tory Burch Foundation, joins in to chat about the challenges of being an entrepreneur, how marketing strategies have shifted, common mistakes entrepren...
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Episode 182
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44:07
Life is Not a Dress Rehearsal with Laura Cayouette
Listeners may recognize our guest from over 60 roles on the big screen, playing alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, in the blockbuster film, Now You See Me, and on True Detective. But today, she’s here to talk a...
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Episode 181
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41:56
Keys to Up-Leveling Your Biz in 2022
Whew! We are just into the new year and...well..it's been a doozy for many...not unlike the last few years.The thing is, every day we are not working ON our business (versus in) is a day we're losing out on advancement. Lost oppo...
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Episode 180
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39:28
Quick Contracts Checklist for Virtual Fitness Biz [For Fitness Pros]
Running an online fitness business (whether as primary or a revenue stream) can be overwhelming with legalities, administration and content output. However, the legalities shouldn’t be overwhelming - Rachel Brenke from FitLegal...
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Episode 179
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14:23
Shifting The Money Risk To Clients during Covid [For Photogs]
The COVID-19 Virus has wreaked havoc on so many areas of our lives, especially our livelihoods in running a photography business. Now that we are over a year into this, many jurisdictions are open for p...
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Episode 178
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13:49
Why to Leverage Commercial Licensing for Extra Income [For Photogs]
I love helping other entrepreneurs. Business to Business. . .YES, please! I thrive off helping others get a piece of that entrepreneurship pie. And this, this is why I love adding commercial photography into my busi...
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Episode 177
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14:43
Cancellations + Substitute Photographer Legalities [For Photogs]
We’ve been spending the last few videos learning what needs to be included in your contracts, but now it’s time to branch out and learn how to handle cancellations. Your contract is key when it comes to cancellations, but you still need...
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Episode 176
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23:24
5 Must Have Contract Provisions to Prevent Issues [For Photogs]
Every single day you are bombarded with experts telling you how to run your business, but what do they really know? Recently, we learned that many of the people giving out friendly advice are
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Episode 175
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20:56
Industry Leaders are Lying to You [For Photogs]
We live in a world full of experts sitting behind their keyboard telling you the best way to run your business. Yes, they are experts in their field, but the reality is that they are not experts in
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Episode 174
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29:10
How to Successfully Niche that NO Leaders are Telling You!
You hear it all the time - "Riches are in the niches", "you must niche down to be successful" which yes - absolutely. BUT, I'm telling you, you have to take it a step further. To build your business, you need to get soooo niched down in...
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Episode 173
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6:06
Creating a Niche Out of Heartbreak with LaToya Hart
Navigating heartbreak and the emotions that come with it is often overlooked when it comes to mental health. We are often told how to overcome huge life loss and events but not how to navigate heartbreak. Once we learn to navigate heart...
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Episode 172
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24:16
Industry Leaders Are Lying To You!
We live in a world full of experts sitting behind their keyboard telling you the best way to run your business. Yes, they are experts in their field, but the reality is, they are not experts in
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Episode 171
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29:10
Let's Be Real w/ Jamie Otis
As entrepreneurs, our natural inclination is to want to put our best foot forward on social media, but building an authentic following is often about being as vulnerable as possible. Today on the show my guest is Jamie Otis, and she joi...
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Episode 170
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41:25
Overcoming struggles in entrepreneurship (newbie and veteran tips!)
Whether you’re just entering the entrepreneurship world, or you’ve been in it for years, you’ve likely already had your fair share of struggles. And let’s be real, there are plenty more to come. But just as the saying goes, “it’s not ...
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Episode 169
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30:53
3 Reasons to NOT Hire A Business Coach
Hiring a business coach is a huge decision. You want to make sure that you hire the right one for your industry, that fits your business structure and your personality. So, not just any one that says they’re a business coach will do. ...
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Episode 168
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21:16
3 Leadership Myths deBUNKed
Business coaches are out there showing entrepreneurs what they should be doing to get ahead and be successful, but one of the most effective ways to learn is by learning from the mistakes we are making and realizing the things that we, ...
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Episode 167
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41:35
Figuring Out This Damn Balance Thing for Business
Business and life are not separate. In fact, they are completely intertwined. If you’re living to work, working to live, you’re doing it wrong! Business should be a supporting actor to the life we want. It should not be our...
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Episode 166
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1:12:18
Working Harder Doesn't Mean You Deserve Success More
Hustle culture – I hate it. It’s stressful. It’s overwhelming. It’s just too much. I see it all the time – you’re working so hard, putting all this effort into things to keep up with everyone else, but not everyone has the same end...
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Episode 165
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