Sam is a communications strategist, she is the founder and CEO of DGC that specializes in representing the marketing, media and advertising industries. Opening the agency in 2006 with consistent year-over-year growth now has locations in New York LA, Austin Texas, Miami Florida, Australia, UK and India.  DGC has been awarded, The New York Observer's PR Power 50 List, Top 10 Great Places to work, Inc. 500 fastest growing private companies three years in a row and best women in business company two consecutive years.

Sam holds degrees from The University of Chicago and has studied etching at The School of Visual Arts.

She also sits on a few boards including:  Board of Poly Prep Country Day School and the Art Directors Club. & one of my favourites Entrepreneur's Organization (EO), New York Chapter.

Welcome to Golden nugget Friday episode 40 where we will be covering the benefits off marketing automation. Before I begin I would like to provide insight into next weeks’ guest.
Samantha Digennaro she’s the CEO of DGC that specialized in Marketing, media & advertising she has landed a spot on the Inc. 500 fastest growing company 3 years in a row. You will not want to miss this episode!
Onto Today episode where we will talk about exactly what is it Marketing automation, provide a tool to find the right software provider for your company. highlight a case study from “Me Undies” and review Best Practices for Success with Marketing Automation Software.
Lastly provide some awesome free resources Including a Content Creation ebook and a ROI calculator. So make sure to check out our show notes page to get the links. let’s dive in!

Self-taught software developer and businessman, Jeff Gayle graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Drama, Theatre and Arts comladay.
Co-founding “Nylon Designs” in Brooklyn, he went on to create the successful “Ticket Biscuit”, the worlds smartest and most user friendly ticketing program.
Ticket biscuit continued to grow and expanded with the launching of mobile interfaces, IOS apps, cloud based technology and other remarkable progressions. A quiet nod toward his drama and theatre degree was also subtly recognised with “ticket biscuit” launching a program specifically for dance studios.
The software is expected to double in size come 2016 in Canada and the US.
Gayle has gone on to win the Alabama Technology Competition of the year, as well as becoming the recipient of the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies in the US in 2010 and 2015.
The top it off, Gayle was also awarded with the “Best Place to Work” award in 2013 and 2015 respectively.

Welcome to Golden nugget Friday episode 38 today is all about importance to have a social media strategy. Before I begin I would like to provide insight into next weeks’ guest. Jeff Gale from Ticket biscuit a two-time recipient on the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies in USA. Jeff will share his story and lesson learned during his journey as an entrepreneur over the past two decades.

Consider these statistics:
• One billion people actively use Facebook every month
• 500,000 people use Twitter every month
• Google’s +1 button is used 2+ billion times each day
• 5 million photos are uploaded to Instagram every hour
• 3,600 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every hour

That is an eye opener for me and should be for you and your business also that is why today’s episode we will talk about the importance of having a social media strategy. The positive impact it has had on a successful company in Brisbane. We will share some awesome free resources from one of the best social media Social Media Strategist who has a passion for helping businesses grow using the power of social media in conjunction with life-cycle marketing automation.

“Ridiculous yachts and private planes and big limousines won’t make people enjoy life more, and it sends out terrible messages to the people who work for them. It would be so much better if that money was spent in Africa – and it’s about getting a balance.” – Richard Branson

Welcome to Golden nugget Friday on The importance for balanced lifestyle episode. Today’s episode was inspired by my last guest Anneke van den Broek we she shares how a bit on her personal life and how many hats she wears. In case you missed Anneke’s episode I strongly suggest you have a listen to episode 35.

Sue Ellen Watts is the CEO and founder of “wattsnext”, the leading firm in human resources and consultation company in Australia. With 17 years’ experience across a range of industries and businesses, Sue Ellen is known as the “disrupter of the HR industry”. With clients in Australia, the UK and the United Sates, she has recently opened an office in Sydney, and plans for internationally growth in the near future.

Watts has achieved a bounty of awards, with the likes of being a finalist for the Telstra Queensland Businesswoman’s Award and winner for the Commonwealth Bank Business Owner Award, the Marie-Clare Young Businesswoman’s Award and the Youth Australian Institute of Management Award.

With an “eye on the future”, Watts is sure to make a big impact on overseas approaches to modern HR management.

In 2008 Anneke Van Den Broek began the extraordinary journey of founding the pet care brand, “Rufus & Coco”. The journey has since instilled here into the Australian Businesswoman Hall of fame and earnt here the award of Australia’s Fastest Growing Pet Brand.

With her eyes set on growth and ambition, Rufus & Coco now exports to 6 different countries with the incredible market of North America being the company’s most recent target.

Anneke’s brand also support’s over 70 charities with money raised from their brand, bringing a whole new definition to the term “pet care”.

Welcome to GNF Episode 32 where we will be talking about the globalisation of people talent and the growth opportunities available for businesses of all sizes. I’ve partnered with Beepo to offer the Inspiring Greatness Podcast community a fantastic free consultation that will highlight which areas of your business will benefit best from offshoring. Plus you’ll also receive 250 leads to boost your business. 

Aimee Engelmann has established herself in Australia, but has refused to restrict her business’ growth by expanding operations to the Philippines. She is the CEO and founder of BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) which had a biblical 3849% revenue increase within its first year.

Engelmann is also the winner of the 2015 Young Entrepreneur Trail Blazer Award and her efforts and success has made it into many media streams such as the Business News Australia, Courier Mail and Microsoft.com just to name a few.

Also guest-writing for Blue Wire Media Blog and the Entrepreneurs Organisation, Engelmann does not show any signs of slowing down, with having just sold her marketing company to a private equity firm.

Scott Macdonald is the president of both Noise Solutions Inc., a world leader in innovative environmental and occupational noise and emission control, and BOSS Buildings & structure, a single source contracting solution for all of your structural needs. In 1997 Scott co-founded Noise Solutions, setting out to revolutionise the way that industrial noise analysis and noise suppression was done. In 2002 Scott took over the management of a manufacturing facility that was and facing financial difficulties. Now “BOSS Buildings & Structure”, Scott’s management helped the company to increase revenues by over 100%, with the company showing profits for the first time in 8 years.  Scott has been recognised for his entrepreneurial achievements as: A Western finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2003); Alberta Winner for the BDC Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2005); Calgary Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2006); and Regional Finalist – Deloitte 50 Best Managed Companies (2008). Scott has also been the Canadian Regional Learning Director of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, as well as the Calgary Chapter President.

Today episode where we will talk about the importance of focus and getting everyone moving towards the same vivid vision or painted picture. We will share Cameron Herold’s tips and examples of some really cool vivid visions to help you create one for your company.
Creating a visual display of what you want actually does bring it to life. It is proven what we focus on develops. When you create a vision board and place it in a space where you see it often, you end up doing short visualization exercises several times a day.

As well as being part of the Global Entrepreneurs Organisation, Sue Hrib became the CEO and founder of Signum Group in 1994. Since then the company leads in the integration of Oracle applications, namely Oracle EAM. Her efforts have landed her in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America three times since 2008.

20+ years experience has shaped an expertise surrounding effective enterprise resource planning, deployment and strategy. Sue also partakes in executive consulting in implementing, managing and integrating maintenance and asset managing applications.

She is on the board of the Carter Centre as well as an advisory board member of the Women’s Leadership Exchange. Sue serves on the committee board too with Usher’s New Look, and is also a mentor to some of the many students that are involved with the program.

Today, we will talk about 5 very important tips for start-up Entrepreneurs plus lessons learned from entrepreneur of +20 years (that’s me your host Shelley Rogers.  Lastly, you will hear a short audio snippet from a Ted Talk that has had more than 27 Million views on YouTube.  Make sure you listen to the end to get our free resource which is 50-best-startup-tools & Resources for 2016/

Since innovating retail concepts with Calgary – Canada, Shashi Behl has revolutionised the retail industry. Focusing on niche markets, Behl’s company ‘Twisted Goods’ sells original and unique goods. Since then, Behl has opened ‘Joy Drop’ another niche retail which deals exclusively in jewellery and accessories with the same unique edge.

Winner of the 2013 Retailer of the Year Award from the Canadian Gift Association, Behl’s strong ambitions for the future means an exciting time for niche retail.

Welcome to Golden nugget Friday episode where we will be talking about the opportunities, risks and steps involved in taking your business global.  Lastly we will highlight a VERY successful private company here in Australia who expanded globally.  Yes the very popular Lorna Jane… They design and manufacture activewear and sportswear for women.  In 2014 Revenue recorded $166.2 Million According to the company’s report to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.  They now have 215 stores globally + stockists in 54 countries and soon to be in 100 Nordstrom locations across USA. Lorna Jane was quoted saying. “We’re going from fishing in a pond, which is basically the Australian market, to the opportunity of fishing in the ocean. We believe we can double our profits over the next three years."

After representing Australia in rowing, Justin Sires decided to integrate in passion for sport into the emerging of commuter accessibility. Founding “PFL Spaces”, a project designed to incorporate cyclists and walkers and jogger’s lifestyles into corporate buildings.

The project has since expanded worldwide with the state-of-the-art facilities now in London and Portland, America to just name a few.

In this episode, Sires discusses how his lifestyle out of work contributes heavily to his entrepreneurial success, and how to learn to trust your gut when faced with the hundreds of tough decisions one if faced with on day-to-day basis.

Welcome to Golden nugget Friday episode where we will share the importance of following your instincts, hear Megan Schwab’s Ted Talk on the importance of listening to your own voice and lastly review 3 steps to help YOU MAKE INTUITIVE DECISIONS.

Former global leader of the Entrepreneurs Organisation, Jodie Dharmawan was the President and Director of PT Winner Garment Manufacturing, in which he leads 1500 employees. He was also the director of the Lee-Cooper Indonesia Clothing Company which contained over one hundred outlets worldwide and manufactures over 500,000 jeans per year!  Jody explains what it was like during the Asian Crisis in 1997 when Indonesia currencies depreciated sharply, experiencing drastic slowdowns in economic growth and loss of confidence by foreign investors. The effects of downward pressure on the rupiah by 800% lead to most Indonesian companies becoming insolvent and required restructuring.   Between August 1997 and December 1998, rapid job losses saw unemployment rise in Indonesia from 4.3 million to 13.7 million people.  Listen to how Jody explains his biggest challenges during this time and that having a peer to peer learning group helped him get past his fear.

Welcome to Golden nugget Friday episode where we will share the 10 qualities of successful Entrepreneurs, provide you with a tool to see if you have some of the top 10 qualities?   Lastly, highlight the key to success by understanding how to apply your greatest talents and strengths in everyday life with your executive, employees, even family and friends.

Sick of the corporate world, its corner office and its politics, Catriona Pollard decided to leave her successful career to launch herself in the entrepreneurial life. With her passion for social media and entrepreneurial drive, she set out and became one of Australia’s top 50 most influential women entrepreneurs in 2015.  She explains her “AH-HA” moment being on stage when she realised being in the spotlight was not about her it was about how her words could influence the audience businesses in a positive way.  Step into the spot light to make the world a better place.  Adapability and creativity is her greatest strength

Being the author of “Unknown to Expert”, Pollard founded CP Communications in 2001, in which it was recognised as one of Australia’s leading PR social media agencies.

Welcome to Golden nugget Friday episode. Today’s episode was inspired by my last guest Jamie Douraghy, he shares how mentors helped him see clearly and accelerate the sale of his company and understand his “why”!   Jamie now helps others discover their WHY, HOW and WHAT, (WHW). He says once you know your WHW, you'll know your way. You will integrate passion, purpose, and energy all in one meaningful direction.  Jamie has provided a free resource for you to determine your WHY.  In case you missed episode 17 I strongly recommend you zip on over and listen to this inspiring podcast. 

Jamie Douraghy’s journey as an entrepreneur is closely related to his active lifestyle as he has been a competitive fencer for over 37 years. In this podcast Jamie shares with us how his passion has taught him the importance of focus, determination and drive, giving us an interesting parallel between being an athlete and being an entrepreneur.  Jamie shares the importance of staying physically fit, positive morning rituals as well as, that having a mentor was very mind-opening.