Nicole's Business Notebook
Showcasing the small businesses and their owners in the Phoenix Metro are. Along with plenty of tips, tricks, and best practices in business
Podcasting since 2025 • 24 episodes
Nicole's Business Notebook
Latest Episodes
Service, Sacrifice, and Sauce: What Business Can Learn from Veterans and the Kitchen
This episode of Nicole’s Business Notebook dives into a raw, inspiring journey of reinvention — from military service to mastering the culinary arts. Chef and Veteran Jered Lupin shares how discipline, grit, and passion helped him pivot from...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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28:35
Real Estate in 2025. What you need to know
How Top Agents Win: Mentors, Strengths & Client PartnershipsIn this game‑changing episode of Nicole’s Business Notebook, Bob Thompson pulls back the curtain on what really sets elite real‑estate agents apar...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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40:35
Consulting That Matters: Business as a Tool for Community Change. Build Business & Neighborhoods #yt
My guest is Shawn M. Pearson – a top-tier consultant, social impact architect, and founder of The Zion Institute, a South Phoenix–based organization focused on economic growth, neighborhood revitalization, and community developmen...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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31:16
What AI Can’t Replace, Human Connection and True Influence: The New Rules of PR in a Digital World
Mastering PR & AI: Torund Bryhn on Influence, Intelligence & the Future of LeadershipIn this compelling episode of Nicole’s Business Notebook, I sit down with Torund Bryhn—an international expert in str...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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29:17
Mastering Stage Presence: The Secret Skill Every Entrepreneur Needs. Stop Selling, Start Mesmerizing
Magic Meets Music: CJ O’Hara on Sleight-of-Hand, Stagecraft & Building a Booked-Out BrandFrom close-up miracles to full-stage shows with musical flair, CJ O’Hara (Magic By CJ) breaks down how he fuses slei...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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28:51