

CEO School with Suneera Madhani
Suneera Madhani
Less than 2% of female founders ever break 1M in revenue. We’re on a mission to change that. Welcome to CEO School. I'm your host, Suneera Madhani, and each week, you’ll learn from incredible mentors who’ve made it to the 2% club and women well on their way. But first, a few class rules. Grab your seat because we’re here to get sh*t done. We’re one team, one dream. And we believe that we deserve to have it all because nothing bad happens when women make more money. You’re a real business now. Class is officially in session.
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Nov 9, 2020 • 49min
32. Laney Schwartz on Turning a Side Hobby into a Six Figure Blog, Overcoming Fear of Video, and Creating Your First Digital Product
In today's episode, you'll hear from Laney Schwartz, founder, creator and recipe developer behind the food blog @lifeisbutadish. Laney shares how she transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom passionate about cooking and sharing recipes to a full-time food blogger. You'll learn Laney's three top pieces of advice for moving past fear and starting to show up in video. We talk about the process of adding in additional income streams to your business model and Laney’s first digital product. Connect with Laney: instagram.com/lifeisbutadishhttps://www.lifeisbutadish.com/ Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.

Nov 4, 2020 • 21min
31. Shannan Monson on How to Write Attention Grabbing Copy, Creating Connection, and Content That Converts
In this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Shannan shares three copywriting tips to get people to actually engage with your content, download your freebies, join your email list, and read your sales pages. You'll learn why business is not only about the exchange of money but centers on the emotional connection between your content and potential clients. You'll leave the episode with a homework assignment that is guaranteed to positively shift the way you approach copy and give you a database of content that can be repurposed effectively. Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.

Nov 2, 2020 • 45min
30. Kara Brown on Business Growth During Covid, Being a Visionary, and Owning Your Niche
In today's episode, you'll hear from Kara Brown, CEO of SmithBrown Marketing and CRO of LeadCoverage. Kara shares how she leveraged her marketing skills to build a 7 figure business within a year and why more role models need to exist so that women know they are able to achieve the goal of making $1 million + in revenue. You'll hear how Kara experienced massive growth during COVID and how to utilize the strengths of your company during a global shift in business. Connect with Kara: https://smithbrownmarketing.com/ https://leadcoverage.com/ Instagram: @karasmithbrown Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.

Oct 28, 2020 • 23min
29. Suneera Madhani on How to Handle Your Inner Mean Girl, Achieve Your Goals, and Become More Confident
In this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares how you can personify the voices in your head so you can stop negative thoughts in their tracks and achieve your big goals with confidence. You'll hear why we need to be kind to ourselves and take credit for all the things we are accomplishing, and how to flip the narrative to stop the negative self-talk and intentionally create more positive thought patterns. At the end of the episode, you'll hear Suneera’s live pechakucha presentation on this topic at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts Center. Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.

Oct 26, 2020 • 50min
28. How to Leverage Your Zone of Genius to Build a Wildly Successful Business with Lara O’Connor Hodgson
In today's episode, you'll hear from Lara O'Connor Hodgson, President & CEO of NOW Corp, a company she co-founded to free small businesses from the burden of being a free bank to their customers. Lara shares her incredible entrepreneurial journey from going to school to be a rocket scientist to owning her zone of genius and founding multiple companies. Lara's story proves you can combine multiple interests and strengths to find success. Connect with Lara: www.nowaccount.com Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.

Oct 21, 2020 • 25min
27. Wine Down Wednesday: Is Your Product Viable? Here's How to Find Out
In this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Shannan shares how to create a product that people actually buy. You'll learn the four steps you need to take and questions to ask to find out if your product is viable. In this episode, you'll hear how Shannan uses the process of co-creation to create minimum viable products and turn them into lasting, revenue generating business assets. Find out more about the Icon Starter Program at http://join.theceoschool.co/ Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.

Oct 19, 2020 • 55min
26. Why Speaking Up for Yourself is a Matter of Life and Death with Rachel Luna
In today's episode, you'll hear from Rachel Luna, Certified Master Coach, International Speaker, Forbes rated Top 11 Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs to Follow on Instagram, and Chief Confidence Creator at RachelLuna.Biz. Rachel shares her journey with her cancer diagnosis, why we need to be our best advocate for all things, especially our health. You'll learn why you need to get clear on your identity and who you are, having a 5 year plan for your ideas, and using failure as a compass. Tune in to hear Rachel's three step faith activated method for starting an impactful journaling practice today. Find out more about Rachel’s journaling program Faith Activated: https://www.myfaithactivated.com/ Connect with Rachel at: https://www.instagram.com/girlconfident/ Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.

Oct 14, 2020 • 16min
25. Wine Down Wednesday: How To Have Effective 1-1s with Your Team to Drive Results with Empathy
In this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares what a 1-1 is, why it's important, and how to actually have an effective 1-1. Whether you are a professional with a few direct reports, a CEO with a large team, or a solopreneur with a couple of contractors, you'll learn why effective 1:1s are beneficial to driving business results. Suneera shares why it is our job as leaders to really check in and make sure the team is healthy and strong as well as provide them the support they need. Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.

Oct 12, 2020 • 47min
24. Why It's Never Too Late to Pivot and Pursue Your Passions with Kay Rawlins
In today's episode, you'll hear from Kay Rawlins, founder and owner of the Orlando City Soccer Club. Kay shares her path of getting two college degrees at age 31, moving from England to America, the challenges she faced to start the soccer club in Austin, TX and her ultimate move to Orlando. You'll learn how she built a raving fan base for the Orlando City Soccer Club and how her team used grassroot marketing techniques to create a vision the community rallies around. Kay shares how she uses the platform she has built to champion women, inclusivity and diversity in the Orlando City Soccer Club and the Orlando community. Learn more about the Orlando City Foundation: https://www.orlandocityfoundation.org/ Connect with Kay: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kay_rawlins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kay.rawlins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-rawlins-b671421a6/ Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.

Oct 7, 2020 • 16min
23. Wine Down Wednesday: Building a Culture That DRIVES Business
In this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares how to create a culture your team is excited to be a part of by clearly defining your mission and why you're in business. You'll learn how to create core values for your business and why you should make it easy to remember for your team members. Mission centric values you and your team are loud and proud about will positively impact your interactions in the marketplace and relationships with clients. Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.


