The Secret Sauce to Success with Monique Rodriguez

What’s the one thing that business owners are probably the most hesitant to do? Budget! On this episode of the Secret Sauce to Success, I’m going to tell you how to budget and why that is so important and how as a business owner there are some things that you should understand even if you are not well versed in that area and that is understanding Profit and Loss and staying organized in your finances because it matters.  In this episode I'm going to help you get organized and once you are organized you can watch your profits start rolling in.  Be sure to download and subscribe and follow me @exquisitemo @mielleorganics @thesecretsaucetosuccess 

Hello listeners I wanted to do this episode on competition and my thoughts on it as a business owner.  You will be surprised at how many people talk about sisters supporting sisters but the reality is, in real life the story is different than what is posted on social media.  In this episode you will find out why its ok to have competition and to not get intimidated by it.  It starts with being number one knowing who you are serving and thats God, number 2 being Confident in yourself and number 3...... well I guess you will have to listen to this episode to find out.  Remember to subscribe download and take a screen shot and tag me in your post @exquisitemo @mielleorganics @thesecretsaucetosuccess 

You want to be a CEO.... well there is much more to being a CEO than what you see on social media.  In this episode you will find out what are some of the traits you need to master when you become a CEO.   In this episode I am sharing some of the traits and skills I feel you need to master in order to become the  successful CEO that you want to be.  

Do you want to start that business that's has been tugging at your heart but you can't because you have so many doubts and fears as to why it won't work.  Well trust I have been there and I want to help you get over that fear that's holding you up from following your dreams.  In this episode I am teaching you how to overcome that fear and step out and do what God has Called you to do.  Be sure to follow me @exquisitemo @mielleorganics @thesecretsaucetosuccess. 

In this episode Melissa shares with us her journey on how she founded a very successful company The Lip Bar.  She shares some of the challenges she face from being turned down on national tv on "Shark Tank" and how she overcame that.  This episode is about perseverance, when "NO" is your protection, how patience is a virtue,  and the power of telling your story.  Upload this episode and repost it on your stories and follow us @Melissarbutler @thelipbar @exquisitemo @mielleorganics @thesecretsaucetosuccess 

In this episode I wanted to help my listeners understand the legalities of business and protecting your intellectual property.  I get asked this question so much, so I reached out to my attorney friend Rozena Pierce who is an expert in protecting businesses because this is what she does on and everyday basis.  I'm so excited about this episode because I feel you will learn so much.  Follow us on ig @thesecretsaucetosuccess @exquisitemo @mielleorganics and our guest @thebizlawyer. 

Do you feel like you are stuck, do you feel like you are hitting a wall.  I have felt that way to.  The first steps to Success starts with our mindset.  I have 2 reasons from my own experience and other business besties on why you may be hitting a wall.  I hope you guys enjoy this episode and you find value in this episode and decide to move forward from the negativity that the world may try to bring your way to deter you from your dreams. Listen I've been there and I'm here to help you get un-stuck.  Follow me on @exquisitemo @mielleorganics @thesecretsaucetosuccess 

My 5 business mistakes I want to help you avoid in business. Be sure to follow @thesecretsaucetosuccess @exquisitemo @mielleorganics

In this episode Rachel gives us the inside scoop of building her brand and her journey going into major retail.  Her story is inspiring and motivating.  I learned some new things from recording this episode.  I'm sure you guys will enjoy just as much as I did :)  Follow us on IG @thesecretsaucetosuccess @exquisitemo @mielleorganics  and our guest @urbanskinrxfounder. 

In this episode I am sharing some quick tips on how you can grow online.  Don't forget to check out my new e-book about growing online with social media.  Sharing my tips from my own experience.  Mielle Organics was built online and I grew it to a multimillion dollar business in 4 years and I'm just getting started.  So enjoy my quick tips and my ebook found at themoniquerodriguez.com 

A Boss interview with my dear friend @ariansimone in this episode we are talking about the importance of building your tribe... why it’s important for your success and also how she has built her enterprise. Follow me @exquisitemo and @mielleorganics @thesecretsaucetosuccess. Membership is also open for the secret sauce membership to join our tribe :) 

Every one wants the glory right and everyone wants to shine and be on top but what a lot of people don't know is there are stories and testimonies that People go through in order to get to where they are.  I always say if you don't tell your story others will make up one for you, and you need to be the narrator of your own story.  So in this episode Boss Babe Nichole Lynel shares her story and how she got into the world of fashion and of course she is fly as ever.  Check her out @nicholelynel Follow me on my platforms @mielleorganics @exquisitemo @1015designs_ themoniquerodriguez.com MielleOrganics.com

I am sharing some tips with you on bad habits to break as entrepreneurs.  Running your own business requires a lot of discipline and good habits.  While no one is perfect I thought I share a few tips on bad habits that you should break asap in order for clarity in your entrepreneurship journey.  www.themoniquerodriguez.com www.mielleorganics.com  @exquisitemo @mielleorganics. 

I see this all the time where people are trying to "sell their products" but not getting any sales or customers and they wonder why...... Well in this episode Im going to share the mistakes that a lot of people make: and that is "SELLING" .... doesn't make sense?  Well find out what I mean in this episode.  Themoniquerodriguez.com  @exquisitemo @mielleorganics

In this episode I share how it takes a team to build a successful company. I share some team building techniques that I have learned.  Its all about hiring people who support your vision.  I can't do everything by myself and I would not advise any one to try and build alone.   I hope you enjoy my team building tips and this helps you as I know we all struggle with delegation especially when it comes to a business that we have birthed. Enjoy :)  Themoniquerodriguez.com Mielleorganics.com   @exquisitemo @mielleorganics @1015designs!