Mogul Chix® Chat Podcast

Adrienne Graham

Mogul Chix® Chat is a cold water, in-your-face wake up call (part humor, part education, full on real talk) for high performing Female Founders to get their mindsets ready to get a seat at the table, then go secure the block, the industry and the wealth. This podcast focuses on the unsexy stuff in business & the inner workings of making a company sustainable and profitable. We talk about building wealth, building companies, leadership, making Mogul Moves, & building legacy. This podcast is part blueprint, and part masterclass. You can hear valuable tips and advice from the host and hear from women who are blazing trails and kicking ass in their respective industries. It's a tell all on how to navigate and be successful as a woman in business. Mogul Chix® helps Female Founders grow and scale profitable, job creating companies, and eventually get their companies investment ready. We also help groom them into dynamic leaders and CEOs. Mogul Chix® is a mindset, a way of life and a blueprint for Female Founders who want to build a legacy of wealth and a generational business empire. We provide Strategic Business Growth solutions, and a platform for resources, mentoring, networks and education. Our mission is to take your company from flat to profit generating to job creating and ultimately to investment ready. My personal mission is to help you build and run a better company, reimagine the way you do business, and build lasting wealth. . Host Adrienne Graham is the CEO and proud founder of Mogul Chix® LLC. She is a serial entrepreneur and self-made businesswoman who is a Strategic Business Growth Adviser, Published Author, Magazine Publisher, Mentor and Investor. read less

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Episode 65: Episode 65: There’s No Lack of Funding for WOC, Let’s Be More Strategic to Get It

Episode 65: Episode 65: There’s No Lack of Funding for WOC, Let’s Be More Strategic to Get It

On Facebook, I posted about Women of Color & access to capital, & it got lot's of like's comments & views. Clearly this is a conversation that needs to be had. People often lament about there not being any viable capital resources for Women of Color and how we can't get into those rooms. But you've seen Mogul Chix® Academy, right? This is not a new conversation. There ARE resources to get WOC in the door and across the threshold. And I have been talking about this since the early 2000's. The conversation has been there. So let's make some inroads to change the narrative. Today I'm giving my insight into why the media headlines will keep us thinking there isn't much out there for us, and what we need to be doing (as founders and investors) to make sure that WOC are getting the access and getting into the rooms to make it happen.

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Episode 65: Episode 65: There’s No Lack of Funding for WOC, Let’s Be More Strategic to Get It

Episode 65: Episode 65: There’s No Lack of Funding for WOC, Let’s Be More Strategic to Get It

On Facebook, I posted about Women of Color & access to capital, & it got lot's of like's comments & views. Clearly this is a conversation that needs to be had. People often lament about there not being any viable capital resources for Women of Color and how we can't get into those rooms. But you've seen Mogul Chix® Academy, right? This is not a new conversation. There ARE resources to get WOC in the door and across the threshold. And I have been talking about this since the early 2000's. The conversation has been there. So let's make some inroads to change the narrative. Today I'm giving my insight into why the media headlines will keep us thinking there isn't much out there for us, and what we need to be doing (as founders and investors) to make sure that WOC are getting the access and getting into the rooms to make it happen.

Episode 64: Episode 64: Do You Have Brand Authenticity & Alignment?

Beyonce is coming out with a new Haircare Line! And it's got people talking. It seems a lot of people, fans and non-fans are confused about this. The general consensus is she is not known for haircare. But it opens up a deeper conversation. Will consumers buy for name recognition or is your personal story behind the brand what attracts them? Well we're all not Beyonce so we don't have a built in audience that will buy whatever. We as businesswomen have to be strategic. It has to make sense to the buying public. People are more focused on authenticity and alignment these days when making purchasing decisions. So let's talk about it.

Episode 63: Episode 63: The Power of Operational Leverage (Teams)

Episode 63: Episode 63: The Power of Operational Leverage (Teams)

I made a post on social media the other day. I said “If you can’t take a 2 week vacation and be off the grid and the business can still run smoothly, you have a leverage problem. If you are not looking to build a company that is independent of you, this episode is not for you. I have been stressing since forever the power of building a team. Most times I get favorable responses, but every now and then I get the peanut gallery who want to stay small justify all the reasons why they shouldn’t hire. I’ll guess that right now if you’re listening to this episode you don’t have the luxury of stepping away for any amount of time. Whether a vacation or an emergency, stepping away now would severely handicap your business and earnings. Mostly because you have build a business that is heavily reliant on you, instead of building a company that can be autonomous. Is it fear? Is it the desire to NOT be responsible for other people? Is it that you want to be the center square in the business? Well whatever it is, if you have any goals of building a successful profitable company, you need a team. What that team looks like depends on you and the vision for the company. Today I’ll talk about operational leverage and building a solid team. I’ll share my own tips and when I got to the point that leveraging a team was priority one.

Episode 62: Episode 62: Shine Even When They Say You Can't

Episode 62: Episode 62: Shine Even When They Say You Can't

Whether you're a starter or a veteran entrepreneur, we all experience bouts of imposter syndrome. But more often than not, it's a result of someone else's words, not what we tell ourselves. As women we have to recondition our minds to not let other people's perceptions, labels or words hold our minds hostage. Stand proud and firm in your value and know what you bring to the table.

Episode 61: Episode 61: Replicate to Scale, or Fail

Episode 61: Episode 61: Replicate to Scale, or Fail

No one woman can be an island unto herself…or however the saying goes. Let me just say if you are not looking to build a company that is independent of you, this episode is not for you. It’s OK to be the little fish and play small, for a little while. But if you’re listening to this, I get the feeling you’re ready to play bigger. When you’re looking to build generational wealth, a company that can be handed down through generations, you have to build with the intention to scale. And for you that means, as the Founder, diminishing your day to day role so that you can leverage the expertise of your team. I know, it can be tough to spend so much time and energy on building the business, endearing yourself to clients, servicing all the clients, and doing every job within the business simply because it’s YOURS. But guess what. Doing that leads you to burn out and severely handicaps your earning potential. What do you want? Do you want to build a thriving company that produces jobs as well as solves your clients’ pain points? Or do you want to be the star of the show? You can’t do both, nor should you want to. Let’s look that the long game here. Building a company that can stand strongly independent of you takes time, understanding and releasing the ego. Today I want to focus on building a scalable company without crumbling beneath the weight of it all. I’ll share my own tips and when I finally got a firm understanding of what it all means.

Episode 60: Episode 60: Elevate With Exclusivity

Episode 60: Episode 60: Elevate With Exclusivity

You know the old saying. “Everything ain’t for everybody”. Well that’s true. Now a lot of people may not want to hear that, but it’s the facts. As you grow your company and become more mature as a CEO, you start to realize that you cannot serve everyone. And by the same token everyone isn’t meant to come along with you on your journey. So it’s not just about the business and clients. So many of us try to bring everyone along on an idea or a journey and we don’t even realize they’re not meant to come. Well that’s the nice way of putting this. In reality, sometimes you just have to laser focus in on a select niche in order to achieve your goals. Again everything ain’t meant for everybody and you have to be OK with that. Today I want to focus on giving yourself permission to eliminate clients who are not aligned with you. I’ll share my own tips and how I became a master at this by necessity.

Episode 59: Episode 59: Be Authentically YOU

Episode 59: Episode 59: Be Authentically YOU

In a world full of carefully curated, PR driven fake social media driven images, be authentically you. There is so much pressure on these internet streets to look and play the part. I'm here to tell you that being authentically YOU is enough. People are shifting from the glitz and glam of the dream life and outcomes in favor of real talk from people they'll be trusting to deliver results to them. All of the high glamor photo sessions, pictures of yachts and mansions and talk about making 6 or 7 figure mean NOTHING if you don't have the goods to back it up. So give you customers what they really want. Straight talk with no BS or chaser. In this episode I talk about building your personal and business brand based on walking in your truth.

Episode 58: Episode 58: Watch Your Circle, Expand Your Mind, Elevate to Succeed

Episode 58: Episode 58: Watch Your Circle, Expand Your Mind, Elevate to Succeed

In life and business you have to be discerning about who you let in your orbit. You’re taught from an early age who and who not to trust. For some people, as you get into business, it’s easy to want to befriend everyone. But you quickly learn based on how high you fly who’s there for you, who’s not, and who’s just there for access. You have to be discerning with your circle. And a lot of times, some of you are letting this social media celebrity fame go to your heads when you’re really just being followed by a lot of folks who constantly judge, make up groups and rooms to talk about you, and those who just want to steal your blueprint. Everyone rises when the tides are high. But eventually we’ll see who’s swimming naked when the tide comes in. Today I want this episode to have two purposes. 1) getting you crystal clear on who deserves to be in your circle, and 2) getting good at weeding out the hangers on and leeches. But first ask yourself two questions: 1) Were it not for social media, would these people still roll with me?2) Am I giving away too much information that can cause jealousy and copycats?

Episode 57: Episode 57: Don't Let Negativity Stop Your Flow

Episode 57: Episode 57: Don't Let Negativity Stop Your Flow

How many times have you put out some great news or something exciting on social media, only to have some negative people start dogging your post? The world is full of negative people. But you can't let those people stop your flow. There will always be naysayers and detractors who just always want to have something to say. But unless and until they know you, have all the facts, and can come with something insightful and helpful, you can't let them stop your flow. Work on building your inner confidence and game so they won't have an affect on you. Step into and own your greatness. Don't let those folks steal your shine.

Episode 56: Episode 56: Stop Chasing Your Money

Episode 56: Episode 56: Stop Chasing Your Money

How many times have you had a client come to you asking to make long term payment arrangements because they feel your price is too high? You end up giving them terms of 12-18 months on something that takes you about 3-6 months to deliver. I used to do that. While most people pay diligently, some people ghost you after a few months! That's when I decided I'm not in the finance business and turned that piece over to a finance company. When you sell something thats $5k or more, many times people are going to ask for a payment plan. In some cases, I firmly believe in the phrase "price is firm, terms are negotiable". But within reason. Some people take advantage of that and you find yourself with crappy cash flow...all because you're trying to be nice. STOP IT. This is not a non-profit and you're not in business of charity. Today I'm talking about the benefits of financing companies. Stop chasing your money!

Episode 55: Episode 55- Lady "CEO" Call Outs!

Episode 55: Episode 55- Lady "CEO" Call Outs!

Being a CEO is a privilege as much as it is a responsibility. People often conflate "business owner" with "CEO. Too many folks out there assigning the title of CEO when you aren't ready to be an effective CEO. Just because you own or lead a business doesn't make you a CEO. I'm here to help you transition into a full CEO. And when you do, there's a lot that goes into it, including building the right relationships, getting the mental and mindset help you need, and learning how to step back to allow full growth through delegation. If you're not ready for all of that, you're not ready to be a CEO. Do you have what it takes to be a CEO? Well, let's find out.

Episode 54: Episode 54: There's No Straight Line to Building Wealth

Episode 54: Episode 54: There's No Straight Line to Building Wealth

Building wealth isn't just about having money. There are stages you must go through in order to reach true wealth. But before you can get to true wealth, you have to define what true wealth looks like for you. What is the end goal? What are you willing to do to get there? What sacrifices are you going to have to make? What education, skills or training do you need? How will you know when you get there? Building wealth takes you through a process that include four stages. They may not all be fun and some stages may even take longer than others. But you have to go through these stages to reach that end goal of true wealth. But what is the definition of "true wealth" any way? Well in today's episode I break down the four stages and define true wealth for you.

Episode 53: Episode 53: Navigating Love & Business When You're an Entrepreneur

Episode 53: Episode 53: Navigating Love & Business When You're an Entrepreneur

When you're a successful entrepreneur, you're on top of the world. But often times, there's an ego thing that comes with it that can affect your relationship if it wasn't already solid. Many times women are taught they don't need a man/partner to be successful. And a lot of times some of you take it to the extreme. That being the boss filters into the relationship and turmoil can erupt. You CAN be submissive in a relationship (without being subservient) and still build a badass business. But you have to unlearn some things before that can happen. Today I talk about navigating relationships and entrepreneurship. I ask that you be open and receptive to change.

Episode 52: Episode 52: Go Where You're Love & Respected, Not Just Tolerated

Episode 52: Episode 52: Go Where You're Love & Respected, Not Just Tolerated

Things change. People change. Situations change. As a business owner, you should never remain stagnant. Growth is integral to success. And if you're afraid of growing, especially if you're worried about what others think, you'll remain mediocre and stagnant. Nobody wants that. I think it’s fitting to close out the old year by giving you a much needed heart-felt message. I usually ask you to ask yourself two questions as a moment of reflection. But today, I’ll skip it and get straight to the point.

Episode 51: Episode 51: Where Are You Finding Your Top Talent?

Episode 51: Episode 51: Where Are You Finding Your Top Talent?

How are you finding your best talent? Often times business owners will settle for what they can get instead of going for top talent. There are a few reasons for that. In today's episode I'll be talking about 3 main issues actually KEEPING you from finding your top talent. It really doesn't have to be that hard, if you just get out of your own way. Need help? I have a class coming up next month or you can work with us directly to help you hire right. Contact me for more information and let's make sure you're making smart hiring decisions.

Episode 50: Episode 50: Let Risk & Challenge Be Your Motivators

Episode 50: Episode 50: Let Risk & Challenge Be Your Motivators

Growing a company is not a cake walk. Sure, there are some people who make it look easy, and at some levels it is. But as you start making bigger goals and envisioning more success, things get tougher, decisions get more complicated, and you have to evolve at each level in business. Not necessarily in a bad way though. Well you shouldn’t let that scare you. In fact, I want you to embrace it all fully. No business should remain stagnant. Some may see the word “stagnant” and say "well it's comfort. I stick with what works". That's perfectly fine if that is your intention. But if you're looking to build a massive brand and empire, it's going to take more than coasting. Today I want to talk about Risk and Challenge. This episode should give you the push you need to push yourself to new levels in business. But first, ask yourself 2 questions: 1) What risks are you willing to take to build your empire?2) And are you letting what I call “background noise” keep you from greatness?

Episode 49: Episode 49: Ask for What You Need- Unlearn Toxic Superwoman Syndrome

Episode 49: Episode 49: Ask for What You Need- Unlearn Toxic Superwoman Syndrome

Most of my life I relied on me. I didn't ask because people didn't offer. I was raised to never ask anyone for anything. And somehow, I became the person everyone went to to ask for advice, favors, help. I gave so much because I never wanted people to feel like I was untouchable. I had not yet learned boundaries. Because I had few boundaries, people took advantage. I positioned myself as a giver, I never allowed myself to be a receiver. I want to help you unlearn this toxic behavior so you can grow and prosper with ease and peace.

Episode 48: Episode 48: I'm Growing, Now What? Knowing When to Hire

Episode 48: Episode 48: I'm Growing, Now What? Knowing When to Hire

When you started a business, you threw yourself in head first, determined to make it work. After a while, you look up and realize your business has exploded...in a good way. Now, panic set in because you're overwhelmed and have limited you capacity to service clients. This would be a great time to start planning your team. Well, having a Staffing Plan in place would have allowed you to get ahead of it. But now, it's time to take action. Congratulations my friend. You are ready to hire!

Episode 47: Episode 47: Hiring Contractors vs Employees

Episode 47: Episode 47: Hiring Contractors vs Employees

In the beginning, it may look like you’re saving money by hiring a contractor. But over time, contractors cost way more than employees. There’s a mindset that hiring a contractor will save money. That's not the case in most situations. Small businesses may feel that contractors are the best solution, but it's a temporary one at best. And if done incorrectly, can cost you lots of money if the IRS comes knocking. Just ask Microsoft! Today I'm talking about building your team with little to no contractors and why it's a smart move to focus on hiring in-house employees.

Episode 46: Episode 46: The Art of Building the RIGHT Relationships

Episode 46: Episode 46: The Art of Building the RIGHT Relationships

Believe it or not, there is an art to networking and the secret ingredient is relationship building. Let's talk about how to network strategically so you can leverage those relationships to generate more revenue.