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In Her Ellement

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Navigating Career Pivots and Grit with Milo’s Avni Patel Thompson 26:18

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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The New to the game podcast is for young and upcoming, or future business owners and entrepreneurs looking to enter the home service industry. Hosted by Chris Olson and Ben Schneider! We talk about business, personal development, faith, family, kids, and everything else you will face as a 20 something year old learning to navigate your first years in business.

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So You Think its Time......To Hire for Sales - Episode #18 32:53

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You are overwhelmed, you have 23 estimates to send out, 8 sales appointments to make today, and 50 leads you haven't even called yet. You sit in your truck wondering, "damn, do I need to hire a sales rep?". Today on New to the Game, Chris and Ben are going to talk about that very process. Ben is in his first 90 days with his first full time sales position, and he and Chris talk through how he got there, how he knew it was time, how he created the position, and the roller coaster of getting to the point he is today. Tune in for this one, it will be good! Join our community of current and future business owners on Skool! https://www.skool.com/new-to-the-game/about?ref=df514f9d7bbd475a989f0a5b0cf709af Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube!…

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1% Better Every Day isn't Just a Catchy Quote - Episode #17 15:34

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On this episode of New to the Game, Chris and Ben talk about the classic quote "just be 1% better every day" and what it means to them when it comes to personal and business goals, and growth in life. Growth isn't always a strait line, and 1% every day isn't always 365% at the end of the year. Join our community on Skool! https://www.skool.com/new-to-the-game/about?ref=df514f9d7bbd475a989f0a5b0cf709af Find us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and here on Youtube!…

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What Does Hard Work Look Like to YOU? - New to the Game Episode #16 26:47

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In this episode, Chris and Ben dive into what hard work looks like to them. They talk about what hard work looks like, what it means to them, and how modern "hustle culture" affects the world of entrepreneurship. Find the video form of this podcast on Youtube! Join our community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/new-to-the-game/about…

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Episode #15 - What Today Looks Like 52:33

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In this Episode, catch up with Chris and Ben as they catch up, talk about their current business struggles and challenges, and what the future holds!

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Episode #14 - Planning for a New Year in business and life 42:20

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In this episode of New to the Game, Chris and Ben talk about setting goals for the new year both for your company, and personally. They discuss looking at data, making decisions and setting goals based on data, and how to look at your past performance in order to set goals and benchmarks for 2025!

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Update from Chris and Ben - Episode #13 54:16

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This episode is a little different! Chris and Ben sit down and "talk shop" for a while, talk about their current business ups and downs, what they are working on currently, and talk about the future! If you like this format, leave us a comment or send us a DM and we will do it more often. Find us on Skool: https://www.skool.com/new-to-the-game/about We are on apple, Spotify, and basically every other major and small podcast platform!…

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The sale BEFORE the sale - Episode #12 39:57

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How would it effect your business if every time your phone rang, or a lead came into your inbox, that client was already sold on your service AND your business before you got to talk to them? Would it benefit your business if clients showed up educated about what you do, ready to sign a contract, and write you a check? In this episode, Chris and Ben dive into "the sale before the sale" and all the things that new business often miss or forget about before the phone ever rings, or you get the opportunity to talk to a potential client. Tune in to hear how YOU can take steps to make this happen in your company! Find our free community on Skool for young / new business owners: https://www.skool.com/new-to-the-game/about We are on Apple, Spotify, and every other major podcast platform, as well as Youtube!…

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The importance of Systems - Ep. #11 25:46

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In this episode of New to the Game , hosts Chris Olson and Ben Schneider dive into why having solid systems in place is crucial for running a successful service business. They explore the role of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and how it helps streamline operations, improve client communication, and boost overall efficiency. Chris and Ben also discuss other essential tools and systems that new business owners should consider, from project management software to automation tools that can save time and energy. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your processes, this episode will equip you with the insights needed to build a strong foundation for your business! Find our community for young and new entrepreneurs on Skool: https://www.skool.com/new-to-the-game/about We are on Apple, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen to podcasts!…

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Bonus Episode with Ben - Simplicity in Business - Ep. #10 12:47

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In this bonus episode with Ben, he talks about the importance of simplicity in your business. Why simplifying your business and not getting lost in the complexities is important. Find us on Skool: https://www.skool.com/new-to-the-game/about We are on Apple, Spotify, and all the other places you listen to podcasts plus the video version of every episode is on youtube!…

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How to find your IDEAL client - Ep. #9 22:57

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On this episode of New to the Game, Chris and Ben talk about "client avatars" and why knowing what yours is can help you target your ideal clients for your business. Check out our Skool Group (Its FREE!): https://www.skool.com/new-to-the-game/about Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Youtube, plus basically every other major podcast platform!…

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Coaches and Mentors - How to find YOURS - Ep. #8 13:46

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If you are brand new to business, or are a seasoned veteran, you have likely had times where you needed help, we sure have. Not just once, but MANY times. In this episode, Chris and Ben dive into finsing a mentor. You might hear them called coaches, mentors, teachers, or "business consultants", but at the end of the day they are someone that knows something you don't, or has something you want. We dive into talking aboiut finding and working with a mentor, how to pre qualify them before working with, and making sure that the relationship helps you get to where you want to go! We are on Apple, Spotify, and pretty much every other podcast platform out there as well as Youtube. Find out community of young and new entrepreneurs looking to grow on Skool (its free!) Skool Link: https://www.skool.com/new-to-the-game/about…

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How to Turn 1 Client into 5 - Ep. #7 12:38

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Referrals are easily your most important source of leads, clients, and revenue in a business. Not only are they FREE leads, but they are usually high quality, pre qualified, and ready to buy leads. If you aren't getting referrals to new clients from EVERY person you work with, tune into this episode of New to thew Game to hear Chris and Ben discuss referrals and referral programs and learn how you can get more in your business! We are on Apple, Spotify, and pretty much every other podcast platform out there as well as Youtube. Find out community of young and new entrepreneurs looking to grow on Skool (its free!) Skool Link: https://www.skool.com/new-to-the-game/about…

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How to find your vision - Ep. #6 42:31

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"Goals so huge, your family will think you're nuts" Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How does that effect your business? In this Episode of New to the Game, Chris and Ben talk about building the vision of your business, your life, and your future. Where you start, what you do every day, and what your goals are all affect your vision of the future. Tune in and let us know what your vision looks like! Join our community for young entrepreneurs, its FREE on Skool: https://www.skool.com/new-to-the-game/about Find our podcast on youtube, Spotify, Apple, and everywhere else you listen to podcasts!…

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How to get your first 10 clients for FREE in your home service business - Ep. #5 31:41

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In this video, Chris and Ben sit down to talk about finding clients. Maybe you just started a new business, maybe you have a few months, or maybe you are an experienced business owner who is tight on cash. Tune in to hear Chris and Ben talk about ways you can find clients for little to no money, and in some cases, completly FREE. Find us on Skool: https://www.skool.com/new-to-the-game/about We are here on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and every other major podcast platform!…

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How to pick your service offering - Ep. #4 15:02

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So, you decided you want to start a business. Maybe you know what that offer / service / product looks like already.....maybe you don't. In this eppisode, Chris and Ben talk about some of the ways you can select what service is best for YOU, not just what seems like a good idea when you start. Find us on Skool: https://www.skool.com/new-to-the-game/about We are on Apple, Spotify, and pretty much every other podcast platform out there as well as on youtube!…

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