Nicole's Business Notebook
Nicole's Business Notebook
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Showcasing the small businesses and their owners in the Phoenix Metro are. Along with plenty of tips, tricks, and best practices in business
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The show focuses on small business empowerment, strategic funding, and personal development, with episodes covering topics like innovative funding solutions and the importance of coaching in scaling businesses, featuring practical tips like streamlining operations and building effective growth strategies.

Showcasing the small businesses and their owners in the Phoenix Metro are. Along with plenty of tips, tricks, and best practices in business
Partnerships beat projects—every time. Eddie Zuniga, co-founder of People Not Projects and The Golden Circle, shares how immigrant grit, business acumen, and political proximity can turn relationships into outcomes. From local to national connections, this conversation breaks down how curated rooms, vetted members, and follow-through create real wins—for founders, operators, and communities.
This episode covers:
- How to architect partnerships that compound beyond a single deal.
- People Not Projects vs. The Golden Circle: formats, criteria, outcomes.
- Policy proximity: turning civic relationships into business advantages.
- Playbooks: principles, checklists, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Subscribe for weekly insights on partnerships, policy bridges, and founder ecosystems.
Comment: What’s the hardest part of building a partnership that lasts?
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#PeopleNotProjects #TheGoldenCircle #PartnershipArchitecture #FounderNetwork #BridgeBuilder #ImmigrantEntrepreneur #PolicyAndBusiness #EcosystemBuilding #CommunityImpact #BusinessDevelopment #PublicPrivate #RelationshipCapital #DealsAndDoors #LocalToNational #BusinessStrategy

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