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“I want to a broader path of engaging more directly with entrepreneurs, and be a guide to help people think about risk and darkness, and these really hardcore, deep concepts that are difficult to first think of a process.” – Alex Concepcion

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a thought-provoking discussion with Alex Concepcion on the power of being authentic and embracing your true self as an entrepreneur. Learn why Alex believes that entrepreneurs should look at darkness in themselves and their businesses to reach their goals.

Welcome to the Outlier’s Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier’s Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you’ll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about how they leverage what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

–Check out the video episode on YouTube!–

Timestamps

00:00:01 – Niiamah introduces Alex Concepcion

00:01:22 – Alex’s professional engagement plans  

00:03:18 – Niiamah offers help to Alex

00:06:08 – Discussing Alex’s personality contrast

00:09:08 – Alex’s loneliness as an entrepreneur 

00:13:13 – Niiamah on Alex’s fun approach

00:16:36 – Capturing the audience through the book

00:20:04 – Next steps for Alex 

00:23:21 – Niiamah reflects on Alex’s uniqueness

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“I want to engage more directly with entrepreneurs and be a guide to help people think about risk in darkness.” – Alex Concepcion

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a fun, provocative dialogue with Alex Concepcion about why bringing your full self to your business is the ultimate competitive advantage. Get ready to unleash your inner rebel and take your entrepreneurial game to the next level!

Welcome to the Outlier’s Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier’s Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you’ll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about how they leverage what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

–Check out the video episode on YouTube!–

Timestamps

00:00:01 – Niiamah introduces Alex Concepcion 

00:01:14 – Niiamah invites life-changing conversation

00:01:22 – Alex wants to guide entrepreneurs  

00:02:23 – Guiding through entrepreneurial hell

00:03:05 – Helping entrepreneurs ask questions

00:04:34 – Niiamah: have fun first

00:05:15 – Alex summarizes the guiding concept

00:07:27 – Niiamah: try it out

00:08:54 – Alex: need fun format

00:11:27 – Alex: solopreneur journey lonely 

00:13:12 – Niiamah suggests group format

00:14:30 – Niiamah: do it now

00:16:36 – Capturing emails after launch

00:19:11 – Niiamah: practice with homies

00:20:50 – Niiamah: irreplaceable fun factor

00:23:21 – Alex: useful conversation insight

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“As outliers, we have to be okay with being uncomfortable. And I think that, for me, it was a wake-up call because I thought I had all this stuff figured out, you know, so to be standing in impostor syndrome, again, was just so crazy to me.” – Chelsea Williams

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an honest conversation with Chelsea Williams on quantifying and communicating the unknown value of transformative offerings. Gain insights into pricing for purpose and impact.

Welcome to the Outlier’s Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier’s Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you’ll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about how they leverage what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

–Check out the video episode on YouTube!–

Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro 

00:00:56 Creating something new breeds discomfort

00:03:25 Chelsea’s new 12-month CFO program

00:05:07 Imposter syndrome with value pricing

00:06:47 Differentiating the new program 

00:08:04 Defining “CFO of your business”

00:10:44 Empowering entrepreneurial financial mastery

00:11:51 Congratulating imposter syndrome

00:13:04 Quantifying and communicating unknown value

00:14:26 Attracting new vs existing clients

00:16:20 Being “in the race” already

00:17:12 Trusting the process, bouncing ideas

00:17:30 Wrap-up and gratitude

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“If you have something that you love, somebody somewhere probably would pay for it. They value it that much. And it’s an exciting time to be an entrepreneur.” – Chelsea Williams

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as Chelsea Williams reveals how mastering financial fluency can take your business to boss level. Get ready to rewrite your money story and align your finances with your highest vision.

Welcome to the Outlier’s Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier’s Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you’ll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about how they leverage what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

–Check out the video episode on YouTube!–

Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro 

00:01:09 Chelsea’s passion and profession

00:03:09 Money whispers and dog whispers

00:04:58 Money’s language and flow 

00:06:29 Chelsea’s Accidental Journey 

00:10:18 Chelsea’s career progression

00:13:10 Niiamah reflects on synergies 

00:16:42 Adding value vs being commoditized

00:20:56 Relating to money differently

00:25:56 Proactive scenario planning  

00:29:40 Universality of personal growth

00:32:17 Outliers’ alignment and impact

00:32:24 Wrap-up questions begin

00:33:00 Advice for changing money mindset

00:33:55 Advice for pursuing passions

00:34:26 How to connect with Chelsea

00:35:10 Chelsea’s future self-message

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“When you go to these networking events, don’t be in there with that mindset of you need to buy from me now, because here’s my elevator pitch. Now, people do business with people they trust.” – Jenevy Sims

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as Jenevy Sims reveals her proven approach to making lasting impressions. Master the art of nurturing long-term connections and grow your network.

Welcome to the Outlier’s Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier’s Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you’ll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about how they leverage what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

–Check out the video episode on YouTube!—

Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro and recap 

00:02:16 – Jenevy’s networking journey begins

00:04:58 – Jenevy’s unique branding 

00:05:50 – Building relationships vs selling

00:07:03 – Regional business differences 

00:08:10 – Showing up energized 

00:09:13 – Six-word introduction 

00:10:18 – Importance of nonverbal cues

00:11:14 – Exiting conversations gracefully

00:12:02 – Helping newcomers network

00:12:29 – Niiamah’s key takeaways

00:13:53 – Closing remarks

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“You have to be willing to take the arrows and the bullets, because you’re gonna get plenty of them.”

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he sits down with Anthony Raymond to discuss the importance of making bold claims, thinking bigger, and embracing fearlessness in business. Learn how to identify your strengths and weaknesses and how to persist through frustrations with determination and willpower.

Welcome to the Outlier’s Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier’s Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you’ll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about how they leverage what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

–Check out the video episode on YouTube!–

Timestamps

00:00:00 – Niiamah introduces Anthony Raymond

00:02:21 – Anthony’s background in publishing

00:04:04 – Why Anthony started publishing

00:06:16 – Doing what brings you joy

00:08:25 – Advice on reading books

00:12:03 – Chasing success vs offering value

00:14:04 – 90-hour work weeks

00:16:15 – Scaling and frustrations in business

00:18:00 – Accepted vs unexpected wisdom

00:21:04 – Confidence vs arrogance balance

00:22:09 – Revising and editing books

00:24:41 – Evolution of what a book is

00:26:50 – Book as a marketing tool

00:28:18 – Collaborative writing process

00:29:46 – Defining a book in modern times

00:32:23 – Making bold goals and claims

00:34:14 – High ticket vs low ticket sales

00:35:49 – Importance of gratitude and feedback

00:37:50 – Extrapolating positive influence

00:38:51 – Website as a complex tool

00:40:30 – How to contact Anthony

00:41:03 – Time capsule question

00:43:13 – Reminder: it’s about the people

00:45:48 – Niiamah’s appreciation for Anthony

00:46:55 – Anthony’s openness to opportunities

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