Entrepreneurs are sometimes called "unpolished" because they are scrappy and unconventional when starting a business. On this podcast, we speak with entrepreneurs and innovators. Some went to Business School and have a formal MBA degree while others don't. Did it make a difference? Nope! They share the answer to that as well as other pieces of wisdom. To listen to all episodes, apply to become a guest, or a sponsor go to www.unpolishedmba.com
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Episode 136 - Hard Truths About Selling a Business - The Acquisition Chronicles Series
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In this episode of Unpolished MBA, we continue the Acquisition Chronicles series to uncover the realities of small business acquisitions. Monique Mills is joined by guest co-hosts Jed Morris and Kinza Azmat to share stories, insights, and lessons from the trenches of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). Selling a small business is no small f…
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Episode 135 - What Happens If The Business Fails? - The Acquisition Chronicles Series - What
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In this episode, we kick off The Acquisition Chronicles series the question is answered: What really happens when a business fails? The conversation reveals the hard truths and realities of small business ownership—especially when things don’t go as planned. We discuss: ✅ The impact of personal guarantees (PGs) and what they mean for your assets. ✅…
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Episode 134 - Who Can You Trust? - The Acquisition Chronicle Series
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In this episode of Unpolished MBA, we continue the Acquisition Chronicles series to uncover the realities of small business acquisitions. Monique Mills is joined by guest co-hosts Jed Morris and Kinza Azmat to share stories, insights, and lessons from the trenches of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). From understanding culture fit to addr…
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Episode 133 - Buyer Beware: Lessons from the Frontlines of Buying Small Businesses - The Acquisition Chronicles Series
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In this episode, we kick off The Acquisition Chronicles series with a deep dive into the complexities of buying and selling small businesses. We explore why EQ matters just as much as due diligence, uncover the red flags and deal breakers buyers need to watch for, and shed light on the untold stories of acquisitions that didn’t go as planned. Key T…
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Episode 132 - Style As A Strategy - Special Holiday Episode w/Morgan Wider
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Before we kick off Season 10's new series on small business acquisitions Tuesday, December 3rd, we’ve got a special holiday treat for you! In this episode, stylist Morgan Wider joins us to talk about how entrepreneurs can dress for success. From curating a wardrobe that boosts confidence to balancing festive and professional for the holidays, Morga…
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Episode 131 - End of Hustle And Humor Series - Farewell Message
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Episode 130 - Hustle And Humor Series - From Scams to Solutions: How AI is Changing the Game—For Better or Worse
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"Hustle & Humor" is a special Summer 2024 series under the Unpolished MBA ® podcast, hosted by seasoned Atlanta-based entrepreneurs Monique Mills and Caitlin Ferguson. We dive into the realities of running a business with candid conversations, insightful advice, and a healthy dose of humor. -Running from August 6th to September 19th -Episodes relea…
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Episode 129 - Hustle And Humor Series - Can Women Really Have "It All"? with Kacie Lett Gordon
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"Hustle & Humor" is a special Summer 2024 series under the Unpolished MBA ® podcast, hosted by seasoned Atlanta-based entrepreneurs Monique Mills and Caitlin Ferguson. We dive into the realities of running a business with candid conversations, insightful advice, and a healthy dose of humor. -Running from August 6th to September 19th -Episodes relea…
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Episode 128 - Hustle and Humor Series - Humor and Landing Pages with Tas Bober
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"Hustle & Humor" is a special Summer 2024 series under the Unpolished MBA ® podcast, hosted by seasoned Atlanta-based entrepreneurs Monique Mills and Caitlin Ferguson. We dive into the realities of running a business with candid conversations, insightful advice, and a healthy dose of humor. -Running from August 6th to September 19th -Episodes relea…
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Episode 127 - Hustle And Humor Series: When Work Doesn’t Work Anymore and BWD Summit 2024 with Brandeis Marshall
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"Hustle & Humor" is a special Summer 2024 series under the Unpolished MBA ® podcast, hosted by seasoned Atlanta-based entrepreneurs Monique Mills and Caitlin Ferguson. We dive into the realities of running a business with candid conversations, insightful advice, and a healthy dose of humor. -Running from August 6th to September 19th -Episodes relea…
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Episode 126 - Hustle And Humor Series: Silent Laughter and Avoiding Whack-A-Mole in Business
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"Hustle & Humor" is a special Summer 2024 series under the Unpolished MBA ® podcast, hosted by seasoned Atlanta-based entrepreneurs Monique Mills and Caitlin Ferguson. We dive into the realities of running a business with candid conversations, insightful advice, and a healthy dose of humor. -Running from August 6th to September 19th -Episodes relea…
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Episode 125 - Hustle and Humor Series: Why More Women Are Going Solo In Business
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"Hustle & Humor" is a special Summer 2024 series under the Unpolished MBA ® podcast, hosted by seasoned Atlanta-based entrepreneurs Monique Mills and Caitlin Ferguson. We dive into the realities of running a business with candid conversations, insightful advice, and a healthy dose of humor. -Running from August 6th to September 19th -Episodes relea…
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Episode 124 - Hustle and Humor Series: How to Avoid the Burnout Trap in Consulting
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"Hustle & Humor" is a special Summer 2024 series under the Unpolished MBA ® podcast, hosted by seasoned Atlanta-based entrepreneurs Monique Mills and Caitlin Ferguson. We dive into the realities of running a business with candid conversations, insightful advice, and a healthy dose of humor. -Running from August 6th to September 19th -Episodes relea…
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Episode 123 - Hustle and Humor Series: Why Your LinkedIn Company Page is Like a Treadmill—Useful, But Mostly for Show
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"Hustle & Humor" is a special Summer 2024 series under the Unpolished MBA ® podcast, hosted by seasoned Atlanta-based entrepreneurs Monique Mills and Caitlin Ferguson. We dive into the realities of running a business with candid conversations, insightful advice, and a healthy dose of humor. -Running from August 6th to September 19th -Episodes relea…
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Episode 122 - Hustle and Humor Series - Navigating Entrepreneurship: Get Snarky, Sarcastic, and Smart
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"Hustle & Humor" is a special Summer 2024 series under the Unpolished MBA ® podcast, hosted by seasoned Atlanta-based entrepreneurs Monique Mills and Caitlin Ferguson. We dive into the realities of running a business with candid conversations, insightful advice, and a healthy dose of humor. Running from August 6th to September 19th Episodes release…
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Episode 121 - Hustle And Humor Series - From Zoom UX Mysteries to Psychic Insights
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"Hustle & Humor" is a special Summer 2024 series under the Unpolished MBA ® podcast, hosted by seasoned Atlanta-based entrepreneurs Monique Mills and Caitlin Ferguson. We dive into the realities of running a business with candid conversations, insightful advice, and a healthy dose of humor. Running from August 6th to September 19th Episodes release…
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Episode 120 - Hustle and Humor Series: Corporate Cushions to Construction with Guest Tato Corcoran
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"Hustle & Humor" is a special Summer 2024 series under the Unpolished MBA ® podcast, hosted by seasoned Atlanta-based entrepreneurs Monique Mills and Caitlin Ferguson. We dive into the realities of running a business with candid conversations, insightful advice, and a healthy dose of humor. Running from August 6th to September 19th Episodes release…
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Episode 119 - Hustle And Humor Series - Team Meeting Shenanigans: Secrets, Strategies, and a Dash of Creativity
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"Hustle & Humor" is a special Summer 2024 series under the Unpolished MBA ® podcast, hosted by seasoned Atlanta-based entrepreneurs Monique Mills and Caitlin Ferguson. We dive into the realities of running a business with candid conversations, insightful advice, and a healthy dose of humor. This series is only running from August 6th to September 1…
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Episode 118 - Hustle and Humor Series: From Break-ins to Breakthroughs
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In this episode, Monique Mills and guest co-host, Caitlin Ferguson, introduce their new podcast series, Hustle and Humor, which will provide listeners with a mix of real talk, practical advice, and plenty of laughs. They discuss the importance of aligning business efforts for financial goals, the realities of startup life, the significance of effec…
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Episode 117 - Inside the Laundromat Business with Mark Csordos
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In this episode we dive into the intriguing world of laundromats with expert Mark Csordos. Mark, the author of the bestselling book "Laundromat Bible," discusses the reasons behind choosing laundromats, the impact of location, and the shift from cash to credit card operations. He also covers crucial aspects like customer service, common mistakes ne…
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Episode 116 - Stop Wasting Money On Marketing-Intro To Effective Marketing with Megan Bowen of Refine Labs
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Megan Bowen, CEO of Refine Labs, joined us to discuss innovative marketing strategies. Megan, a recognized figure in the marketing industry with a 17-year career in B2B SaaS companies, shares insights on common marketing leadership mistakes under pressure for revenue targets, the necessity of organizational alignment, and the importance of high-qua…
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Episode 115 - Entrepreneurial Voyage: Surf, Sales, SaaS, and AI with Scott Leese
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Welcome back to season nine of the Unpolished MBA®. After a six-week hiatus filled with new developments, the podcast returns with a lineup of remarkable entrepreneurs and CEOs sharing unfiltered business insights. The first guest is Scott Leese, a talented advisor to numerous SaaS companies. The episode covers transitioning to entrepreneurship, Sa…
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Episode 114 - Avoiding Common Scams in Tech Development for Startups with Igor Belagorudsky
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In this special BONUS episode of the Unpolished MBA podcast, we welcome Igor Belagorudsky, founder and CTO of Fast CTO, who shares his insights on the pitfalls and scams tech startups face when working with development shops. He highlights common scam tactics, and provides actionable advice for founders looking to hire developers or CTOs. This epis…
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Episode 113 - The Future of Data and AI with Dr. Kruti Lehenbauer
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Episode Highlights In this episode Monique speaks on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its growing significance in various business sectors, particularly in tech. With AI becoming a mainstream tool, she discusses the multitude of applications of AI in businesses and how it leverages data for efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. G…
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Episode 112 - The Shift from Free to Fee: A Business Perspective with Monique Mills
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In this episode the discussion centers on the changing dynamics in the world of business, especially focusing on how services that were previously offered for free are now transitioning to paid models. It highlights how unexpected charges for services that were once free can alienate users and customers. Monique talks about the importance of distin…
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