Business Over Breakfast

Welcome to part 2 of how we got started. In this episode of Business Over Breakfast, the team talks about what we have learned so far and some of the structure as to how we have built the companies so far. From the beginning to the end of building businesses, we tell you our secrets with the hope to help you on your journey. What we talk about: * How we get clients on * Market research * How to develop a podcast * What does it mean to create a culture / core values * Acquiring Pics DocLib * Bringing more employees into the company * Prioritizing hiring for culture over talent * How to pick the right sub-contractors

In this episode of Business Over Breakfast, Stephen talks about how he met Vanessa and his history with Jeshal. They each take turns explaining what they do in the business and how they all support each other. They also take some time to go down memory lane and tell some stories. What does it take to start/take over a business? You'll find out in this episode of Business Over Breakfast! In this episode the topics include Aurra Media and Vanessa running operations Going over the early days of Aurra Media Rosenthal Companies Management Taking over Pics DocLib Outsource Sales Podcasting with Aurra Media Starting a brand new business Stock Purchase Vs. Asset Purchase What is the SBA - Small Business Association Building out a team for your business

Sometimes running a business feels like herding cats. Leadership comes with a fair share of challenges and victories. Chris Jones has experienced a lot of victories over the course of his career leading engineering and mining teams across the country. Before his recent retirement, he was the President and CEO of Westwater Resources. On this episode, you’ll hear Chris discuss his engineering career in consulting and leadership. Tune in to listen to the full episode and learn how leadership looks different for each role and team. Resources: Connect with Chris Jones on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jones-14263122/] Connect with Stephen Rosenthal on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-r-rosenthal/] Need a podcast marketing strategy that works for your business? Get in touch with Aurra Media [https://calendly.com/stephen-aurramedia/30-minute-meeting] to get started.

On part two of this conversation, Jesus McDonald of JRM Marketing and Stephen Rosenthal discuss what it’s like running marketing agencies. Working in the B2B marketing world is complex and exciting. It’s really a problem-solver’s dream. Listen to Jesus and Stephen compare notes about working in the B2B agency space on Business Over Breakfast. Resources: Connect with Jesus McDonald on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-r-rosenthal/] Connect with Stephen Rosenthal on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-r-rosenthal/] Need a podcast marketing strategy that works for your business? Get in touch with Aurra Media [https://www.aurra.media/grow] to get started.

Sometimes a podcast host has the opportunity to be a guest. Breakfast Over Breakfast host Stephen Rosenthal got to experience that on the Mastering B2B Marketing Podcast with Jesus McDonald. As the CEO of Rosenthal Management Companies, Stephen is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys the challenge to build a profitable business from scratch. Jesus McDonald runs the JRM Web Marketing. On this episode, the two CEOs talk about what it’s like working in B2B marketing. Tune in as Stephen and Jesus talk about marketing as an entrepreneur and for their clients.   Resources: Connect with Jesus McDonald on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-r-rosenthal/] Connect with Stephen Rosenthal on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-r-rosenthal/] Need a marketing strategy that works for your business? Get in touch with Aurra Media [https://calendly.com/stephen-aurramedia/30-minute-meeting] to get started.