Hiring Hacks to 10x Your Growth + Break Past $3 Million with Natalie Dawson
Ever wonder what it really takes to reinvent yourself, especially if your comfort zone is already there? In this episode, I'm joined by Natalie Dawson, co-founder of Cardone Ventures. She shares her journey of stepping out of self-doubt and into the role of confident CEO, speaker, and leader. Natalie breaks down the exact frameworks she’s used to scale a company to 300+ team members, how to build a strong business foundation, attract top talent, and MORE. Get ready to reconnect with your ambition and finally become the person you know you’re here to be.
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HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 How did you claim your spot in a very male-dominated industry?
08:00 What it really feels like to consider giving it all up.
14:00 What would’ve happened if you hadn’t gone for your own dreams?
19:15 How ChatGPT helps you close your knowledge gaps faster.
22:30 How to attract the right partner who matches your vision.
30:30 Preparation tips for public speaking.
37:15 The 5 pillars every founder needs to scale with clarity and confidence.
42:30 How to use Indeed like a marketing funnel to attract top-tier talent.
46:00 The message you need if you're doubting what’s possible for you.
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The Fastest Way to Get Unstuck and Make Money Now
Clarity comes from action, not overthinking. In this episode, I break down why the “I don’t know what to do” mindset is often just fear in disguise and how to move before you feel ready. I share the cash-generating framework I use to break out of that loop and start generating money FAST. These are the same strategies I turn to when I need serious momentum and can’t afford to stay stuck in indecision. Get ready to sell your way into clarity.
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HIGHLIGHTS
How to rewire your brain to act before you're ready.
The mindset shift from confusion to courage.
The 3-part framework to generate fast cash now.
Why perfection is just fear in disguise.
How to move through fear and sell.
RESOURCES
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Embody The Version of You Who Already Has What You Want with Aaron Doughty
Want to become magnetic and create next-level results in your life and business? In this repurposed episode, I’m joined by spiritual entrepreneur Aaron Doughty to talk about energy, alignment, and becoming the version of you who already has what you want. We dive into how your self-image impacts your reality, practices to shift your vibration and let go of outside validation, and how to align your business with your true values. Aaron also breaks down what it means to individuate from your old identity so you can expand into your highest potential.
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HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Why is business growth directly tied to your personal growth?
08:00 The identity shift that helped Aaron leave his 9-5 job.
15:30 How to embody the version of you who already has what you want.
22:15 Why it's time to own what makes you different.
26:30 Tips to overcome fear and judgment.
30:30 The breathing technique to help you feel safe.
36:00 What people get wrong about the law of attraction.
42:45 How do you stay aligned while setting goals in business?
50:30 What’s your take on money?
55:45 The live events designed to unlock your highest frequency.
RESOURCES
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Your Network Is Capped By the Size of Your Vision (How to Attract POWER PLAYERS + Bigger Opportunities)
When was the last time you dreamed BIG? In this episode, Chris and I share a conversation sparked during brunch with friends that reminded us how easy it is to unconsciously shrink our goals. We talk about why small thinking is so seductive, how your environment shapes your ambition, and why dreaming out loud is the fastest way to attract powerful allies. Plus, we share stories from our lives and clients who broke through limiting beliefs and leveled up simply by raising the bar.
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HIGHLIGHTS
The one thing that makes glōci way more than just hydration.
Why small goals attract small thinkers.
The real reason I’m not sticking to realistic projections.
What happens when you downsize your dreams to fit your current circle.
How one brunch conversation reset our expectations.
The $100M restaurant group that sparked our next-level thinking.
Why being around the RIGHT people changes everything.
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How Neha Kumar Built a $200M CPG Empire In 2 YEARS
What happens when you stop hesitating and start saying YES? In this episode, I sit down with Neha Kumar, Co-Founder of Full Glass Wine. She shares the same framework she used to take 9 struggling CPG brands scaling them to $200M in under TWO years. We talk about how to turn your business profitable in 90–120 days, the mindset to reframe failure, productivity tricks, and MORE. Tune in to learn how to have an unstoppable business and life!
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HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Meet Neha Kumar of Full Glass Wine.
06:00 What is a “roll-up” business strategy?
10:30 Neha's blueprint to turn a brand profitable in 90-120 days.
13:00 How hesitation holds you back from taking bold leaps.
19:30 Advice on what to do when you feel stuck in your business.
25:30 How do you deal with rejection?
27:30 The 3 traits every successful entrepreneur has.
34:30 How do you balance life, business, and self-care?
37:30 How 30-minute check-ins help you stay accountable and focus.
42:00 The mindset that attracts award nominations, big growth, and next-level fulfillment.
49:45 The life advice Neha would give her younger self.
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Where F*ck-Yes Dreams Come To Figure It Out. This is where your boldest dreams meet the raw, messy middle—the risks, the failures, and the “WTF am I even doing?” moments.
It’s funny, vulnerable, and real as hell, because chasing big goals isn’t a straight line—it’s a rollercoaster. Top 25 in Entrepreneurship on Apple Podcasts | Forbes Top 11 Female-Led Business Podcasts Hosted by Lori Harder, entrepreneur, podcast host, author and founder of CPG wellness & beauty company Glōci, and your go-to business bestie matchmaker. If you’re here, it’s because you’ve got big dreams and a million ideas, but you’re missing some pieces—and maybe some key people—to bring it all together. We got you.
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