Serious Business: It All Matters...Just Not That Much
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsIn Serious Business, seven-figure CEO Suzanne Evans takes the mystery out of building a successful brand with her signature "tough as nails but funny as hell" touch. Whether you need a pick me up or simple strategies to create a movement (and not just in your company), Serious Business gives you an uncensored, unfiltered peek into the life of a total boss.
Because business is serious. But it ain't that serious.
Let's eliminate the stuffiness. This isn't your run of the mill business podcast, but you'll still get a heap of frank business advice and strategies that cut through the crap. Your business is a vehicle to what you really want in life, so focus on what matters and forget everything else. Take entrepreneurship seriously, but don't get carried away. Relax. Breathe. Laugh with us. On Serious Business, we realize that funny business is no joke.
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Episodes
Spilling the Beans about Sh*tty People
February 18, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBTension from the 2020 election is really heating up... especially on social media. Politics can bring out the worst in people, but how can entrepreneurs focus on the positive aspects and learn something from a marketing standpoint? In this week’s episode of Serious Business, Suzanne dives into the grey area of politics and how that in-between area can make us better marketers, better people, and more engaged as entrepreneurs. No matter which side of the political aisle you’re on, this is an ...
I Heart Business
February 11, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBHappy Valentine’s Week from Serious Business! This week’s episode is all about love and the things we love about running a small business. It’s not always chocolate and roses, but when it works, it feels like falling in love. So go ahead- join the lovefest! This episode of Serious Business is totally about to be your valentine! “My business allows me to do what I love more than anything else in the world.” - Suzanne Evans In this Episode Who’s really making money from Valentin...
Refunds, Cancelations, and Drama
February 04, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 20.8 MBA business without a refund policy in place… isn’t a real business- it’s a hobby. On this episode of Serious Business, Suzanne and Melonie dive in deep into the importance of contracts and keeping your word. Business owners can’t shy away from putting clauses, refund policies, and best financial practices into place- but so many often do. This is one episode of Serious Business that you won’t want to miss! “There are no refunds for being lazy.” - Suzanne Evans In this Episode Why refu...
Groovy Kind of Love
January 28, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 23 MBWhat do you do when you don’t see eye-to-eye with someone? In business, there’s always a time to stand your ground and always a time to bend and compromise. Those moments are the focus of this episode of Serious Business! Join Suzanne Evans and Melonie Orr as they discuss the separation between life and business, where to draw the line, how to choose your battles, and what you can learn from a toddler wearing two pairs of underwear. “Always step up to the fight- but be willing to put the s...
What We Are Consuming
January 21, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBYou can’t create great stuff unless you’re consuming great stuff.. so start here! On this week’s episode of Serious Business, you’ll hear about Suzanne and Melonie are currently reading, watching following, listening to, and doing! Check out some of their recommendations and apply them to your own content creation process! Plus, learn what you can learn about business from farming periodicals, why Kevin Hart’s Netflix doc is more miss than hit, and much more! “You can’t put out good co...
What Not To Do In 2020
December 31, 2019 14:00 - 16 minutes - 16.2 MBNot sure how to make 2020 your best year ever? Take your bad habits away! When you start thinking about what you’d like to stop doing in the new year, your goals become clearer. Join Suzanne and Melonie as they share how to start making those changes, along with their own goals for 2020. Plus, you’ll hear the habits that will *actually* make a shift in your life, and see how to make the 20’s roar in your favor. This is one episode you won’t want to miss! “What is your NOT resolution?” ...
Holiday Hideout
December 24, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 7.46 MBGet away from the craziness and unwind with this special holiday edition of Serious Business! Today, Suzanne shares her tips on how to navigate the holidays, get through them, and even enjoy them. Take a moment to focus on enjoying the holiday time that you have and refocus as we head into the new year. So take 10 minutes, step away from the eggnog, and enjoy the holiday episode of Serious Business! "The end of the year is a great time to sit back and enjoy... the end of the year!" - Suz...
Hug Your People (With Kevin Hoover)
December 17, 2019 15:00 - 36 minutes - 71.2 MBLife will always throw curveballs, but it’s how we deal with them that matters. Today, Suzanne welcomes special guest Kevin Hoover to the show to take a look at how he has continued to run a business during an unimaginably difficult time. This is one powerful episode that you won’t want to miss; get out there and #HugYourPeople! “What are we doing because we *think* we need to be doing it?” - Suzanne Evans In this Episode Kevin Hoover’s story Weathering life’s storms and fight...
When I Win the Lottery
November 19, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 31 MBThe odds of winning the Powerball are roughly 175 million to one, but that doesn’t stop people from betting every single day. A lot of people believe that winning the jackpot is the key to a fulfilling life. So if you won the prize money, what would you do with all that dough? Today, Suzanne and Melonie share what they would do with the cash. More important, Suzanne wants to know what’s keeping you from doing those things now? Tune in and play the numbers game. “If you had $30 million ...
I’m Not Really Good At Anything
November 12, 2019 14:00 - 17 minutes - 39.1 MBDo you feel at times that your self-confidence surpasses your actual ability to do things? Do you have to work really hard to get things done? Do you get the impression that you’re not exceptional at anything? If you answered yes to any of those questions then you have got to hear what Suzanne and Melonie have to say. Today, they chat about how most people wait for the moment when they’re really good at something, and why that waiting is counter-productive. By the end of this episode, you w...
The Seven-Ings That You Should Be Taking Note Of
November 05, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 54.6 MBToday, Suzanne shares her list of seven “-ings” with you. You’ll hear what she’s currently Reading, Watching, Eating, Following, Streaming, Listening and Doing. Take notes on her book and show suggestions, and see if you like them as well! Check out the podcasts and try out some of the restaurants she’s been to. Plus, get the scoop on who Suzanne follows on social media. “If you are not following Snoop Dogg, you’re just living a half-life.” - Suzanne Evans In this Episo...
What Do You Do When the Going Gets Tough
October 29, 2019 13:00 - 20 minutes - 49.5 MBHow often do we quit when things get hard? When do you stop and ask yourself if you’re still going to keep going or just give up? Today, Suzanne shares an unusual encounter at one Waffle House the morning after attending a friend’s wedding. She is going to tell you about the life lesson she picked up from that experience. Whether you're an employee or a business person, this is something you shouldn’t pass up! “If you want to get something done, find a busy person to do it.” - Su...
Finding the Pinnacle of You
October 15, 2019 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBWhen you’re providing any type of service, people will always tell you to ask your clients what they want. Suzanne and Melonie are here to prove everyone wrong. They talk about how focusing on what you want to do will greatly benefit your audience. Suzanne shares how you should approach your business with yourself in mind. Listen in and find out where the real magic happens! “It can happen for you but it only happens when there is no box and you’re all in.” - Suzanne Evans ...
Figure Out What YOU Want
September 24, 2019 13:00 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MBDon’t believe the hype that says there’s only one way to run a business. Your personality, season in life, and goals might not involve racing to seven-figures on the search for a four-hour workweek -- and that’s great! In this episode, Suzanne and Melonie bust the myths that everyone should be an entrepreneur and that every entrepreneur should be on the path gurus are laying out. You’ll hear the difference between lifestyle and corporate businesses, how to determine which is best for you, an...
Owning Your Piece of the Attention Economy
September 17, 2019 16:00 - 24 minutes - 55.6 MBOne of the biggest names in the world has built an empire through almost zero ad spend thanks to the new attention economy. No matter how you feel about the Kardashians, small business owners can learn a lot from how these social media masters laid their claim to such a large piece of attention real estate. Today, Suzanne and Melonie dig into why you have to start taking advantage of social media as the easiest, most affordable way to grow your business. They’re joined by a member of their t...
Welcome to the Serious Business Podcast
September 03, 2019 03:49 - 6 minutes - 15 MBMost businesses struggle getting to the next level of reach and revenue. At Driven Inc. we use simple numbers and straight talk to help you start, scale, and skyrocket your business.