Thora Dowdell's guest appearances

Thora Dowdell

The Self-Employed Life

Human Capital Innovations (HCI) Podcast, with Jonathan H. Westover, PhD

The KTS Success Factor™ (a Podcast for Women)

Jason Fried

Liz Kislik

Vicky Oliver

Simon Sinek

Eleanor Beaton

Tommy Breedlove

Michael McFall

Bob Wheeler

Naz Beheshti

Amy Morin

Tony Martignetti

Erika Andersen

Len Herstein

Kim Ades

Hal Elrod

OwlTail

You need to self-educate. There's no excuses. You can learn at your own pace. You can relisten and reread and get better every day if you choose to find the education. Your bookshelf should be bigger than anything in your home, not your TV, not your jewelry collection, not your shoe collection. With the world of information getting more accessible now with the internet, there’s no excuse to not self-educate! Thora Dowdell was formerly in marketing and sales, before becoming a business partner with Sean, initially in the music recording industry and later in Club Tattoo. Thora is passionate about empowering women business owners through her story. Together, the husband-wife team have authored the new book,  Brand Renegades: Our Fearless Path from Startup to Global Brand (Entrepreneur Press, May 25, 2021). Learn more at www.clubtattoo.com. In this episode, Thora talks about knowing where you are in order to reach wherever it is that you want to be. Here, she mentions the importance of self-education, and how we can make more effective leaders in this modern world.   What you will learn from this episode:  Discover how important it is for you to be aware of where you are right now Understand why you shouldn’t fear success Find out how you can be at where you want to be through tips given by Thora herself    “You need to self-educate. There's no excuses. You can learn at your own pace. You can relisten and reread and get better every day if you choose to find the education.” – Thora Dowdell   Valuable Free Resource:  Grab a copy of Thora’s book by visiting  Brand Renegades: Our Fearless Path from Startup to Global Brand.    Topics Covered: 01:28 – Challenge is the fear of being successful and taking personal responsibility for your own success in life. 02:11 – Not having self-awareness on where you are: the common mistakes business women leaders make as they try to find that balance on their own. 03:10 – One free and actionable tip you can do to start your journey towards where you want to be: Self-education first. You need to self-educate. There's no excuses. You can learn at your own pace. You can relist and reread and get better every day if you choose to find the education. 04:10 – Valuable free resource to help you change where you are today: Find someone in your life that you can watch and follow and ask for mentorship. If you find a leader in their organization and really conversate with them with the right questions, it can project your leadership and your confidence into the next level, changing where you are today. 04:59 – Q: How to build leadership and how to build leaders? A: Develop higher young inquisitive proactive females into better leaders. That starts with replacing ourselves in our current roles.   Key Takeaways: “Be where you are. Understanding exactly where you are can help you clear a path to focus on where you want to be.” – Thora Dowdell “Your IQ is not better than your I can.” – Thora Dowdell “It's not magically bestowed upon us to wake up and be great. We have to try to be great, and we have to strive for excellence and not perfection. I think it starts with replacing ourselves in our current roles, so that we can float into the next level of our own excellence.” – Thora Dowdell   Ways to Connect with Thora Dowdell:  Website:businessgamechangers.com    Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown:  Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowguides?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd/ 

You need to self-educate. There's no excuses. You can learn at your own pace. You can relisten and reread and get better every day if you choose to find the education. Your bookshelf should be bigger than anything in your home, not your TV, not your jewelry collection, not your shoe collection. With the world of information getting more accessible now with the internet, there’s no excuse to not self-educate! Thora Dowdell was formerly in marketing and sales, before becoming a business partner with Sean, initially in the music recording industry and later in Club Tattoo. Thora is passionate about empowering women business owners through her story. Together, the husband-wife team have authored the new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Renegades-Fearless-Startup-Global-ebook/dp/B0957F1RVC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Brand+Renegades&amp;qid=1621544629&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brand Renegades: Our Fearless Path from Startup to Global Brand</a> (Entrepreneur Press, May 25, 2021). Learn more at <a href="http://www.clubtattoo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.clubtattoo.com</a>. In this episode, Thora talks about knowing where you are in order to reach wherever it is that you want to be. Here, she mentions the importance of self-education, and how we can make more effective leaders in this modern world. What you will learn from this episode: <ul> <li>Discover how important it is for you to be aware of where you are right now</li> <li>Understand why you shouldn’t fear success</li> <li>Find out how you can be at where you want to be through tips given by Thora herself</li> </ul> “You need to self-educate. There's no excuses. You can learn at your own pace. You can relisten and reread and get better every day if you choose to find the education.” – Thora Dowdell Valuable Free Resource: <ul> <li>Grab a copy of Thora’s book by visiting <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Renegades-Fearless-Startup-Global-ebook/dp/B0957F1RVC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Brand+Renegades&amp;qid=1621544629&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brand Renegades: Our Fearless Path from Startup to Global Brand</a>.</li> </ul> Topics Covered: 01:28 – Challenge is the fear of being successful and taking personal responsibility for your own success in life. 02:11 – Not having self-awareness on where you are: the common mistakes business women leaders make as they try to find that balance on their own. 03:10 – One free and actionable tip you can do to start your journey towards where you want to be: Self-education first. You need to self-educate. There's no excuses. You can learn at your own pace. You can relist and reread and get better every day if you choose to find the education. 04:10 – Valuable free resource to help you change where you are today: Find someone in your life that you can watch and follow and ask for mentorship. If you find a leader in their organization and really conversate with them with the right questions, it can project your leadership and your confidence into the next level, changing where you are today. 04:59 – Q: How to build leadership and how to build leaders? A: Develop higher young inquisitive proactive females into better leaders. That starts with replacing ourselves in our current roles. Key Takeaways: “Be where you are. Understanding exactly where you are can help you clear a path to focus on where you want to be.” – Thora Dowdell “Your IQ is not better than your I can.” – Thora Dowdell “It's not magically bestowed upon us to wake up and be great. We have to try to be great, and we have to strive for excellence and not perfection. I think it starts with replacing ourselves in our current roles, so that we can float into the next level of our own excellence.” – Thora Dowdell Ways to Connect with Thora Dowdell: <ul> <li>Website:<a href="http://www.businessgamechangers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">businessgamechangers.com</a></li> </ul> Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.sarahebrown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sarahebrown.com/</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/knowguides?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/knowguides?lang=en</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd/</a></li> </ul>

Be Who You Are with Thora Dowdell

Thinking about the customer experience is a huge part of building a successful business and brand. Sean and Thora Dowdell were able to take the customer experience to the next level and turn the tattoo and piercing model on its head. In 1995, Sean and Thora, along with their partner Chester Bennington started Club Tattoo. They now have six locations, two books, a consulting business called Business Game Changers, and are working on opening several bars in Las Vegas. Sean is the author of Tattooed Millionaire: Building the Club Tattoo Empire and Brand Renegades: The Fearless Path from Startup to Global Brand.    They decided to do things differently and create a new customer-focused experience at their elite tattoo and piercing studios. Every part of the customer experience has been planned out, from who greets the customers at the door to the art and music in the studio. They prioritized cleanliness and created their patented Interactive Tattoo™, touch screens that empower visitors to design their tattoos. They have multiple screens, so there is no waiting and no pressure to hurry up. The screens are also cleaned between each interaction, unlike the old-school tattoo portfolio binders.    We dive into building a unique brand and how any business can be made new and improved with innovation. We talk about how culture has changed when it comes to tattoos and piercings. Sean also shares interesting facts like their customer demographics, which aren’t who you would suspect. The best thing about this interview is Sean’s passion for branding and creating an unequaled customer experience. We talk about differentiating your brand, letting the customer choose what you will sell, being hyper-focused on what the customers are asking for, and thinking outside the box no matter what business you are in.    And be sure to subscribe to The Self-Employed Life in Apple podcasts or follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss an episode.   Everything you need can all be found at jeffreyshaw.com    Sean and Thora Dowdell thank you so much for being here!   Remember, you might be in business FOR yourself but you are not in business BY yourself.  Be your best self. Be proud and keep changing the world.   Join 18,000 subscribers looking to do "business with a soul" and sign up to receive The Self-Employed Nutshell Newsletter! Sign up here!   Guest Contact –    Club Tattoo  Brand Renegades: The Fearless Path from Startup to Global Brand  Tattooed Millionaire: Building the Club Tattoo Empire  Bicycle Yellow Club Tattoo Playing Cards Business Game Changers Brand Renegades Facebook Business Game Changers Instagram  Tony Robbins Books    Contact Jeffrey –  Website  Coaching support My book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer’s Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible is now available!  Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share!    Valuable complimentary resources to help you-     The Self-Employed Business Institute- You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out!     Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that’s keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You’ll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap.     Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed! Is your website speaking the right LINGO of your ideal customers? Having reviewed hundreds of websites, I can tell you 98% of websites are not. Fill out the simple LINGO Review application and I'll take a look at your website. I'll email you a few suggestions to improve your brand message to attract more of your ideal customers. Fill out the application today and let's get your business speaking the right LINGO!    Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.

Thinking about the customer experience is a huge part of building a successful business and brand. Sean and Thora Dowdell were able to take the customer experience to the next level and turn the tattoo and piercing model on its head. In 1995, Sean and Thora, along with their partner Chester Bennington started Club Tattoo. They now have six locations, two books, a consulting business called Business Game Changers, and are working on opening several bars in Las Vegas. Sean is the author of Tattooed Millionaire: Building the Club Tattoo Empire and Brand Renegades: The Fearless Path from Startup to Global Brand.  They decided to do things differently and create a new customer-focused experience at their elite tattoo and piercing studios. Every part of the customer experience has been planned out, from who greets the customers at the door to the art and music in the studio. They prioritized cleanliness and created their patented Interactive Tattoo™, touch screens that empower visitors to design their tattoos. They have multiple screens, so there is no waiting and no pressure to hurry up. The screens are also cleaned between each interaction, unlike the old-school tattoo portfolio binders.  We dive into building a unique brand and how any business can be made new and improved with innovation. We talk about how culture has changed when it comes to tattoos and piercings. Sean also shares interesting facts like their customer demographics, which aren’t who you would suspect. The best thing about this interview is Sean’s passion for branding and creating an unequaled customer experience. We talk about differentiating your brand, letting the customer choose what you will sell, being hyper-focused on what the customers are asking for, and thinking outside the box no matter what business you are in.  And be sure to subscribe to The Self-Employed Life in Apple podcasts or follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss an episode. Everything you need can all be found at <a href="http://jeffreyshaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jeffreyshaw.com</a> Sean and Thora Dowdell thank you so much for being here! Remember, you might be in business FOR yourself but you are not in business BY yourself.  Be your best self. Be proud and keep changing the world. Join 18,000 subscribers looking to do "business with a soul" and sign up to receive The Self-Employed Nutshell Newsletter! <a href="https://jeffreyshaw.lpages.co/nutshell-optin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here!</a> Guest Contact – <ul> <li><a href="https://clubtattoo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Club Tattoo</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Renegades-Fearless-Startup-Global-ebook/dp/B0957F1RVC/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brand Renegades: The Fearless Path from Startup to Global Brand</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tattooed-Millionaire-Building-Tattoo-Empire-ebook/dp/B071SL511B/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tattooed Millionaire: Building the Club Tattoo Empire</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Yellow-Tattoo-Playing-Cards/dp/B00N9CALN2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bicycle Yellow Club Tattoo Playing Cards</a></li> <li><a href="https://businessgamechangers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Business Game Changers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bizgamechangers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brand Renegades Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/businessgamechangers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Business Game Changers Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Robbins/e/B001LHUY84?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&amp;qid=1629843802&amp;sr=1-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tony Robbins Books</a></li> </ul> Contact Jeffrey – <ul> <li><a href="https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/small-business-consulting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Coaching support</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2JmFtVb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer’s Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible is now available!</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/jeffrey_shaw_the_validation_paradox_finding_your_best_through_others?utm_campaign=tedspread&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=tedcomshare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share!</a></li> </ul> Valuable complimentary resources to help you- <ul> <li><a href="https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/self-employed-business-institute" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Self-Employed Business Institute-</a> You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out!</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://selfemployedassessment.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Take The Self-Employed Assessment!</a> Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that’s keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You’ll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/lingo-review/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed!</a> Is your website speaking the right LINGO of your ideal customers? Having reviewed hundreds of websites, I can tell you 98% of websites are not. Fill out the simple LINGO Review application and I'll take a look at your website. I'll email you a few suggestions to improve your brand message to attract more of your ideal customers. <a href="https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/lingo-review/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fill out the application today</a> and let's get your business speaking the right LINGO!</li> </ul> Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.

714: Sean and Thora Dowdell - What You Can Learn from an Upscale Tattoo Studio

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Sean Dowdell and Thora Dowdell about entrepreneurial leadership and driving meaningful collaborations. See the video here: https://youtu.be/hCV9WnUM68E. Sean Dowdell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-dowdell-7127a8125/), known as the Tattooed Millionaire, which is also the title of his first book (2017). In addition to his role as founder and CEO of Club Tattoo, he is a drummer with Grey Daze. He’s a frequent speaker to a variety of audiences and has been featured in Entrepreneur, GQ, Billboard, and on CNBC, A&amp;E and more. Sean is co-author of : Brand Renegades: Our Fearless Path from Startup to Global Brand (Entrepreneur Press, May 25, 2021). Learn more at: www.businessgamechangers.com     Thora Dowdell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thora-dowdell-366aaa154/), formerly in marketing and sales, before becoming a business partner with Sean, initially in the music recording industry and later in Club Tattoo. Thora is passionate about empowering women business owners through her story. Together, the husband-wife team have authored the new book, Brand Renegades: Our Fearless Path from Startup to Global Brand (Entrepreneur Press, May 25, 2021). Learn more at www.clubtattoo.com. Check out Dr. Westover's new book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo.Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine. Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/</a>) talks with Sean Dowdell and Thora Dowdell about entrepreneurial leadership and driving meaningful collaborations. See the video here: <a href="https://youtu.be/hCV9WnUM68E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/hCV9WnUM68E</a>.  Sean Dowdell (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-dowdell-7127a8125/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-dowdell-7127a8125/</a>), known as the Tattooed Millionaire, which is also the title of his first book (2017). In addition to his role as founder and CEO of Club Tattoo, he is a drummer with Grey Daze. He’s a frequent speaker to a variety of audiences and has been featured in Entrepreneur, GQ, Billboard, and on CNBC, A&amp;E and more. Sean is co-author of : Brand Renegades: Our Fearless Path from Startup to Global Brand (Entrepreneur Press, May 25, 2021). Learn more at: <a href="http://www.businessgamechangers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.businessgamechangers.com</a>      Thora Dowdell (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thora-dowdell-366aaa154/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/thora-dowdell-366aaa154/</a>), formerly in marketing and sales, before becoming a business partner with Sean, initially in the music recording industry and later in Club Tattoo. Thora is passionate about empowering women business owners through her story. Together, the husband-wife team have authored the new book, Brand Renegades: Our Fearless Path from Startup to Global Brand (Entrepreneur Press, May 25, 2021). Learn more at <a href="http://www.clubtattoo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.clubtattoo.com</a>.  Check out Dr. Westover's new book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: <a href="https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo</a>. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: <a href="https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy</a>. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: <a href="https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine</a>.  Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: <a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/</a> ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: <a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/</a> ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: <a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/</a> ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: <a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/</a> ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: <a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/</a> ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: <a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

S21E26 - Entrepreneurial Leadership and Driving Meaningful Collaborations, with Sean and Thora Dowdell