Welcome to 'How I Built My Small Business,' where we dive deep into conversations with guests who've carved out their own path to success. But, we're not only a...
Andy Hunter - Saving Indie Bookstores: The Innovated Model Behind BOOKSHOP.ORG
Andy Hunter is the founder CEO of bookshop.Org In todday's episode, he talks about his innovative solution to save indie bookstore.Quoting the New York Times, “The rapid rise of Bookshop.or during the shutdown has been hailed as a boon for independent stores.” B-Labs announced the company as one of the “best for the world,” and in the top 5% of all B-Corps.The business model is brilliant on so many levels, and I can’t wait for you to hear what he has to share.Andy is also the co-creator of the websites: Literary Hub, Electric Literature, Crime Reads, and BookMarks - combined annual readership of about 30 million people. And, worked as an independent publisher at Catapult, Counterpoint and Soft Skull Press.Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube.Let’s connect!Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live: Thriving in Business and BeyondWebsite: https://www.annemcginty.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcgintyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost
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Alexandra Janelli - The Life-Changing Power of HYPNOTHERAPY: What Celebrities and CEOs Know That You Don’t
Today we’re joined by Alexandra Janelli, a leading hypnotherapist and founder of ModrnSanctuary, an alternative beauty and wellness spa and winner of Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 “Best of Philly.”She is also the founder of My Burble, a transformative app designed to help users overcome stress, anxiety, sleep issues, and other personal challenges through tailored guided visualizations and meditations.As one of New York City’s premier hypnotherapists, Alexandra has guided Academy Award-nominated actors, renowned photographers, singers, and executives toward meaningful transformation. Her work has been featured in top publications like The New York Times, Elle, Oprah Magazine, Men’s Fitness, and Forbes.Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube.Let’s connect!Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live: Thriving in Business and BeyondWebsite: https://www.annemcginty.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcgintyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost
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HIGHLIGHTS Geoff Smart Episode
I’m trying something new this week by releasing a shortened highlights episode alongside the full one. It’s designed for those of you who may not have time to listen to the whole episode—perfect for a quick commute or a busy day.To be honest, it’s more work, and my ADD brain isn’t entirely convinced this idea is worth continuing, but I wanted to experiment and see how it goes.I’d love to hear your thoughts! Do you like and appreciate the highlights version, or should I stick to full-length episodes? Your feedback will help me decide if this format is a keeper. Thanks for being flexible as I try this out!------------In the full-length episode, we discuss why building and scaling a business—and achieving more freedom and free time—starts with the “who” in your business.Our guest, Dr. Geoff Smart, is the Chairman and Founder of ghSMART, a leadership advisory firm specializing in helping companies make high-impact hiring and leadership decisions. With over $100 million in revenue, ghSMART’s hiring strategies are in high demand because they deliver results.If you’ve ever wondered, “Who is the world’s expert on hiring?”—just ask ChatGPT, and Geoff Smart’s name will surely come up. He’s the New York Times bestselling author of Who, Leadocracy, and Power Score: Your Formula for Leadership Success.Geoff’s mission is to help leaders amplify their positive impact on the world. His expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek, and he’s a regular contributor to Psychology Today.Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube.Let’s connect!Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live: Thriving in Business and BeyondWebsite: https://www.annemcginty.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcgintyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost
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Geoff Smart - Building the Perfect Team: The Power of WHO from New York Times Bestseller
Today we’re diving into why building and scaling a business—and achieving more freedom and free time—starts with the “who” in your business.Our guest, Dr. Geoff Smart, is the Chairman and Founder of ghSMART, a leadership advisory firm specializing in helping companies make high-impact hiring and leadership decisions. With over $100 million in revenue, ghSMART’s hiring strategies are in high demand because they deliver results.If you’ve ever wondered, “Who is the world’s expert on hiring?”—just ask ChatGPT, and Geoff Smart’s name will surely come up. He’s the New York Times bestselling author of Who, Leadocracy, and Power Score: Your Formula for Leadership Success.Geoff’s mission is to help leaders amplify their positive impact on the world. His expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek, and he’s a regular contributor to Psychology Today.Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube.Let’s connect!Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live: Thriving in Business and BeyondWebsite: https://www.annemcginty.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcgintyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost
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Season 2 of How I Built My Small Business Coming January 21
🎉 Season 2 of How I Built My Small Business is Coming January 21!Get ready for more thought-provoking stories, expert wisdom, and actionable advice to help you grow in both business and life.This season, I’m sharing conversations with incredible guests, including:Ru Hill (Surf Simply Resort): Discover why his impactful business model and unique perspective earned him an invitation to speak at MIT’s Sloan School of Business.Dr. Megan Lyons (The Lyons Share Wellness): A Doctor of Clinical Nutrition specializing in functional medicine and integrative nutrition to discuss combating burnout, optimizing health, and fixing the root causes.Hayes Hitchens (Moondance Adventures): Hear how he creates life-changing adventure travel experiences for over 2,000 teens every summer, spanning 20+ countries across five continents—moments he hopes they'll call “the best days of their lives.”Our season opener features Geoff Smart, international best-selling author of Who, the #1 book on hiring for over a decade (globally).I'm incredibly selective about guests. For every hundred or so pitches, I might choose one. The rest? I find them through my own research and life experiences - reaching out directly because I have a sincere interest in learning from them.🎧 Follow the show now so you don’t miss an episode—and don’t forget to share it with a fellow learner!Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube.Let’s connect!Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live: Thriving in Business and BeyondWebsite: https://www.annemcginty.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcgintyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost
Welcome to 'How I Built My Small Business,' where we dive deep into conversations with guests who've carved out their own path to success. But, we're not only about the creation of businesses. Alongside entrepreneurs, I also chat with experts offering perspectives that'll benefit anyone striving to lead, learn, or improve.This podcast is both a creative outlet and a platform to share knowledge from incredible people. My guests open up about the raw, heartwarming details of their journeys, offering expertise, simplifying business know-how, sharing money-making ideas, and imparting life wisdom—all through the power of storytelling.By listening to these interviews and stories, my hope is that you find even one little takeaway that sparks or inspires your path.While most of my guests make $1 million to $20 million net profit a year, some make more and some make less, but there is a lesson worth learning in each one. I also bring in special guests from brokering and mergers, mindset and meditation, entertainment and marketing, among others. So, the line-up is diverse in niche, experience and perspective - and so, so fun.Special episodes include:No College, No ProblemBig business founders with a focus on helpful small business topicsExpertise in hyper-niche fieldsThe connecting piece is that every one of my guests has started their own business at some point in their journey.Thank you for listening.Season 2 drops January 21, 2025. Follow the show so you don't miss out!My Website: https://www.annemcginty.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcginty/Behind-The-Scenes: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost
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