
MDMC Entertainment Presents, Business Building and Beyond
By Martha D Staab

MDMC Entertainment Presents, Business Building and BeyondMay 26, 2023

Season 4 Episode 4 When To Stop Trading Time For Money
Entrepreneurs will face this problem before they rise up and start charging individuals for work. But when should you start charging? I'll break it down for you.

Season 4 Episode 3 Starting a Business With Little To No Money
Welcome back to another episode of Business Building and Beyond. Today we tackle starting a business. Yes, we all want to start a business and live an independent life but how can we with little to no money, I will break it down for you.

Season 4 Episode 2 Buying Blue Check Marks For Clout
Martha and Luis are sitting down to tackle some new news in social media. Instagram is now allowing users to buy Blue Checkmarks! So is this a hit-or-miss idea? Here is our breakdown! #mdmcentertainment #instagram #socialmedia #marketing

Season 4 Episode 1 Business Building and Beyond Getting Fired A La James Gunn Style!
Season 4 of Business Building and Beyond is Back!!! I'm recording the show from the official MDMC Headquarters. In this season's opener we're diving into a difficult topic, change in leadership! Getting letting go a la James Gunn style sucks. Often times there is no way to save your job. In my case, no matter how many millions I helped generate, it wasn't enough to save me from the snap. So I dive into my personal experiences in this episode!

Season 3 Episode 11 Hiring the Right People for Your Business
As we close out 2022 it's time to hire new talent to the team. Now I have had my fair share of hires and fires so hopefully, my experiences help you in your hiring process.

Season 3 Episode 10 How to use analytics and data to grow your business.
Welcome back to Business Building and Beyond today we are diving into how to use analytics and data to grow your business. I use my Google Analytics as an example of how to build a marketing strategy based on the data given. You don't want to miss this episode.

Season 3 Episode 9 How Do You And Your Business Stay Relevant?
Welcome to another episode of Business Building and Beyond today we are tackling relevance. This episode went sideways on me and I reveal why I want to disappear from social media altogether. I got a little emotional here but there are some good nuggets of knowledge here. Enjoy!

Season 3 Episode 8 Grow your email list with these hacks
Growing your email list isn't too hard, especially if you use some of the hacks i'm about to list! Join me from Episode 8 of Business Building and Beyond!

Season 3 Episode 7 Marketing Automation Why They Are Important
Making life easier in the marketing realm is important. I'm going into something I haven't dived into yet and that is Marketing Automations!

Season 3 Episode 6: The Importance of Updating and Redesigning Your Website
Websites are keys to businesses so keeping them updated and redesigned is key. I go through our own website and why the elements are important to any business.

Season 3 Episode 5 Latest Instagram Update and why Reels is important
The dreaded Instagram algorithm has changed again. Instagram updates you need to know and creating the Reels your account needs!

Season 3 Episode 4 Updates, Vacation, PMC and LAX Fan Fest!
We have so much going on at MDMC Entertainment, we're doing an update episode so you guys can keep up on all the news and events hitting our way!

Season 3 Episode 3 Why People You Know Won't Support You As An Entrepreneur...
I wrote a blog about this... but now I want to speak on it. Let's all chat about Why People You Know Won't Support You As An Entrepreneur... You can read my original rant here: https://www.mdmcentertainment.com/blog/why-people-you-know-wont-support-you-as-an-entrepreneur

Season 3 Episode 2 Scaling Your Business Upward and Tik Tok Stuff
Hey Everyone! Welcome back to Business Building and Beyond. I'm back to the regularly scheduled programming and today we have a lot to talk about. Scaling your business upward and of course Tik Tok! Let's Dive in!!!!

Season 3 Episode 1 Business Building and Beyond... Happy New Year, Checking In!!!!
Hello Everyone!,
Long time no chat! It's been a whirlwind of craziness here at MDMC Entertainment and I wanted to jump on and give you a quick update on what is going on and where we are headed in 2022!

Season 2 Episode 14 One-On-One with the Founder of Mountaineer Comic Con Dave Palvi
Today we are sitting down with the founded of Mountaineer Comic-Con Dave Palvi. Mountaineer is set to kick off September 24-26 in Morgantown, WV, and is stacked with a star-studded lineup! I'm talking to Dave about his road to comic con promoter! You don't want to miss this episode!
#MDMCEntertainment #MountaineerComicCon #DavePalvi

Season 2 Episode 13: One-On-One With Founder of Studio 43 Production and Design Brandon Benfield
I'm excited to be sitting down with my next guest, from graphic designer to booking agent, Brandon has been working hard in building his brand into a reputable force we see in the comic con circuit. We're going to dive into Brandon's journey and his creation of Studio 43 Production and Design. You don't want to miss this episode!
#MDMCEntertainment #BusinessBuildingandBeyond #Studio43ProductionandDesign #Entrepreneurs #SmallBusiness

Season 2 Episode 12: How To Leave Your 9-5 And Take Your Side Gig Full Time!
I talk to a lot of people and everyone asks the same question... how did you do it?
I'm fortunate these days to not be tied to a 9-5 job and to own my own business, making my own hours, travel when I want and work with companies and brands I want to work with, not forced to work with. Literally this is my dream.
So how did I do it? There was a lot of preparation that led me to the day I decided not to get back on the job hunt after the last job I had didn't pan out. I'm breaking it all down and giving you the guide on how to prepare and take the leap.

Season 2 Episode 11: One-on-One with Entrepreneur Roger Velasco
This week on Business Building and Beyond we have a special guest. Now you might know him as a super hero but my next guest has been a successful entrepreneur for years, now he's gonna tell us how he got there. Everything from his road to success to the most important element... Mindset! I'm so excited to welcome Official Roger Velasco Fanpage to my show. He's been a client of ours for a long time now and we're so excited to showcase he's entrepreneurial side! #MDMCEntertainment #BusinessBuildingandBeyond #RogerVelasco #Entrepreneur #OneonOne

Season 2 Episode 10: Things you need to know before hiring a Marketing Agency
Hey Everyone!
It's that time again, for another episode of Business Building and Beyond. This week i'm tackling another thing I keep seeing popping up in the SoCal area and in the marketing realm all together, agencies who are not true to what they really are. Lots of business owners jump into business with the wrong types of help and here is how you determine what agencies work best for you. You don't want to miss this episode!⠀

Season 2 Episode 9 Social Media Is Not As Easy As Pushing A Button
I keep seeing this over and over, people over promising on social media services. The truth is, there is a lot of work and strategy that goes into making people like your content. Time, content creation, strategy, scheduling and so much more. Lets break it all down in this week's episode of Business Building and Beyond.

Season 2 Episode 8 Don't Let Social Media Ruin Your Business
Hey Everyone, welcome back to a new week where Business Building and Beyond is going LIVE! That's right I have to take time out to sit down to tell you something I truly encountered at the start of the year. I had a business owner shun me due to my personal social media numbers... YUP It happens.. People close in my circle have heard the story and now, it's going to be a cautionary tale to those business owners who think their customers should have a specific number of followers before entering their doors... it's the number one way to kill your business as a whole! Tune in for this tea sipping episode because i'm releasing receipts!

Season 2 Episode 7: Spoiler Alert ... You Can't Do It On Your Own
If you are business owner.. you know that the job is so hard managing your day to day operations, sales, product and marketing... Literally its a 60 hour a week job plus. I'm here to drop some facts and some spoilers... you can't do this job alone. Let me say it louder for the people in the back YOU CAN'T DO THIS ALONE! There I said it. I know there are people out there who have no experience helping businesses grow to the multi-million dollar level will make you a fancy list on why and how you can do this alone and be successful but to be blunt... do you want to keep making pennies...or do you want to make millions?

Season 2 Episode 6 One-On-One with actor Arthur Ranford
Today we have a fantastic interview lined up. I'm sitting down with actor Arthur Ranford! Arthur is best known for his rendition of the Purple Dino Charge Ranger! He was such a delight to talk to you don't want to miss this interview!

Season 2 Episode 5: One-On-One with Multi-Talented actor Greg Ward
We are so excited for this episode. Some fan girling did happen because our next guest voices the Power Rangers, Ninja Steel's villain Spinferno and he even graced the screen in one of our favorite shows, Spartacus Greg Ward. Not only is Greg an amazing actor he is also a motivational speaker and he gave us some amazing words of encouragement!
You can find Greg here:
Website: https://www.gregwardspeaker.com/?fbcl...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregwardmc
Instagram: @gregwardcreative
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregwardmc/
We hope you enjoy this awesome episode! #MDMCEntertainment #PowerRangers #GregWard #Spartacus #BusinessBuildingandBeyond

Season 2: Episode 4: Pinterest, Why It Still Matters
Hey Everyone! I had a unsuccessful pitch a while back and I got Pinterest shamed by people who didn't really know its power... Im breaking it down now.. Now!

Season 2 Episode 3: One-on-One with voice and stunt actor Justin Cabanting
Welcome to another episode of Business Building and Beyond! Im so exciting to be sitting down with voice over and stunt actor Justin Cabanting this morning!!!
You can find Justin and his work here:
Website: https://www.jcabantingvoices.com
IG/Twitter: @JCabantingVA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcabantingv...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JCabantingVA

Season 2: Episode 2: There Is Money In Email Marketing
Hello Everyone and welcome to Episode 2 of Season 2 of Business Building and Beyond!
Do you know how many times i've talked to potential clients and they tell me emails aren't important. My rebuttal is always this... There is money in Email Marketing Not many businesses know where to begin when it come to it. I'm diving into this subject on this weeks episode.
A big chunk of the work MDMC is doing today revolves around Email Marketing and how to turn those emails into cash for your business. Enjoy!

Season 2: Episode 1: Happy New Year! You're In A Dead Industry Get Out Now!
AND WE"RE BACK!!!! Business Building and Beyond Season 2 starts today! We're going to kick off the show by wishing everyone a Happy New Year and tell you the amazing things we have coming up in 2021!!! Also, I'm going to hit on something I keep seeing Entrepreneurs make this mistake... working or building on dead industries. I get there is a love and passion for it but your pocket will suffer because of it.

Facts of Lyfe Interviews MDMC Entertainment Owner Martha D. Staab and the MDMC East Team
MDMC Entertainment would like to thank the founder of Facts Of Lyfe, Alex for giving us this audio of the interview they conducted with us and the MDMC East team. We were honored to be asked to be interviewed and much more when we were given permission to put this interview on our platforms. Thank you Alex!
Please follow the Facts of Lyfe podcast on Instagram, Facebook, Anchor, Spotify, Apple, Google and anywhere you can listen to podcasts!
Enjoy this interview!

Episode 25, Season Finale!: One-On-One with Actress Stella Gina Lofgren
What is up everyone!!!
Today is the Season Finale of Business Building and Beyond! We have a special guest to commemorate this moment. We are sitting down with actress Stella Gina Lofgren. She has been in various shows including NCIS LA and Modern Family, How to Get Away with Murder, and The Mandalorian.

Episode 24 of Business Building and Beyond One-On-One with Multi-Talented Artist Mike Perry!
Here we are! Episode 24 is upon us and this is going to be such a great show! The AMAZING Mult-Talented Artist Mike Perry is sitting down with me for an exclusive interview!!!
Mike and his art started to get global claim after he created this 6 foot banner of the Power Rangers In Space for Kelowna Comic-Con in 2017! I was tasked to travel to the show and accompany the rangers to the show. There we met Mike and we were the lucky handful of people to actually purchase and own this amazing work of art! I'm talking to Mike about his artistic journey and how he stays inspired to create these amazing pieces.
You can find Mike Perry and his work here! Instagram @mikeperryart Facebook @MikePerryArtAndIllustration www.mikeperryart.com Www.etsy.com/shop/mikeperryart www.artstation.com/mikeperry

Happy Thanksgiving 2020!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Myself and Luis decided not to have our 2 shows run this week, instead, we wanted to join forces and make a special video. In this video, we have Eddie of MDMC East and Alex from the Facts of Lyfe podcast join us. We go around and talk about what we are thankful for this year. It's always fun when we all get together.
You can follow Luis on Instagram at @its_offical
You can follow Eddie on Instagram at @eddie_NYC1
You can follow Alex on Instagram at @FactsFellaAlex and @facts_0f_Lyfe Y
You can follow the Facts of Lyfe Podcast On Facebook, IG, Spotify, Apple. ETC

Episode 23 of Business Building and Beyond. Budgeting for 2021! ANNOUNCEMENT, MDMC Authethics Launch
It's that time of year again...budget time! It's time to get real about your goals for the new year and where you are going to put your efforts! So do you have your plan down? Let's talk about it!!!

Episode 22 of Business Building and Beyond: Copying a strategy will not give you the same results
Hey Everyone! Here we are with episode 22 of Business Building and Beyond! Today I'm diving into something that has happened to me multiple times, I got some copy cats. The truth is copying a successful strategy will not give you the same results. This is something that has been proven over and over again. I got stories and tea. Join me.

Episode 21 of Business Building and Beyond One-On-One with Multi-Talented Actor Jeremy Birchall
Hey Everyone! Here we are with episode 21 of Business Building and Beyond! Today i'm sitting down with the multi-talented actor Jeremy Birchall! Jeremy has worked on various projects including a long history with the Power Rangers Franchise. In this episode, we dig into Jeremy's career and his projects.
Business Building and Beyond is a weekly web series that airs every Thursday at 11 a.m. PST. If you cant join us LIVE on YouTube or Facebook at this time you can catch us on our Podcast. Weekly episodes are uploaded to several podcast platforms so you don't miss a beat.

Episode 20 of Business Building and Beyond One-On-One with Entrepreneur David Gomez
Hey Wrestling Fans! I have an exciting episode of Business Building and Beyond this week. This week's guest is one of Southern California's leading promoters in wrestling appearances and his store in Huntington Park, The Wrestling Guy Store is a major draw for any wrestling fan in southern California.
David Gomez is the man behind these appearances and he's agreed to share some of his entrepreneurial secrets he's gathered on this amazing journey he has had over the years. Also, he has a podcast called "Nobody listens to David" you can listen to his show here https://buff.ly/2Telb3m.

Episode 19 of Business Building and Beyond a One-on-One with Tony Vela
Hey Everbody! Episode 19 of Business Building and Beyond is a great one! I have been wanting to talk to THE Tony Vela for a while now. He started out in corporate America and has been excelling professionally for 20 years in entertainment and other ventures. Enjoy today's episode.

Episode 18 of Business Building and Beyond: Having a Facebook Page Does Not Mean Your A Marketer
What is going on everyone?! Welcome to Episode 18 of Business Building and Beyond. Today is a special day I am celebrating my first full year as an entrepreneur. That year flew fast but this year has been my most successful. I'll dive deep into that. Today I am going to talk about why having a Facebook page does not make you a marketer... Yup I'm going to debunk the theory NOW!!!
Also, check out our other show The Development. Executive Producer Luis is a born and bred New Yorker and he sits down with New Yorkers who are on their entrepreneurial journey themselves! You can find all the Developments Episodes here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Business Building and Beyond is a weekly web series that airs every Thursday at 11 a.m. PST. If you cant join us LIVE on YouTube or Facebook at this time you can catch us on our Podcast. Weekly episodes are uploaded to several podcast platforms so you don't miss a beat.

Episode 17 of Business Building and Beyond. Branding and Why It's Important!
We're getting back to some basics and were going to dive into Branding and why it's important. One thing to remember is that when you put out any marketing pieces for your company or organization, you have to brand it in your look and feel so your audience starts to see who you are and what you are about. We're diving into all of this in today's episode.
Also, check out our other show The Development. Executive Producer Luis is a born and bred New Yorker and he sits down with New Yorkers who are on their entrepreneurial journey themselves! You can find all the Developments Episodes here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Business Building and Beyond is a weekly web series that airs every Thursday at 11 a.m. PST. If you cant join us LIVE on YouTube or Facebook at this time you can catch us on our Podcast. Weekly episodes are uploaded to several podcast platforms so you don't miss a beat.

Episode 16 of Business Building and Beyond a One-on-One with Geoffrey Dolan
Welcome to another episode of Business Building and Beyond! This week is a very special episode because I am joined this week with the multi-talented actor Geoffrey Dolan. This is unlike any other interview he has done. We dive deep into his career, training, and spinning off his talents to corporate events. We unpack a lot of amazing things perfect for anyone looking to get into acting and entertaining. A special thank you to Morphin Network for setting this up for us and Cody's, House of Geek for the artwork.

Episode 15 of Business Building and Beyond: CEO For the Fuck of It!
Hey Everyone! I'm back and LIVE!!! Today we're talking about people jumping into CEO Hood without knowing what the fuck they are doing. Great show please jump in and send us your questions!

Episode 14 of Business Building and Beyond: Investing Back into Your Business w/ guest host, Alex A.
Hello Everyone!
Welcome to episode 14 of Business Building and Beyond. We are talking about Investing Back Into Your Business with guest host Alex A. Founder of the Facts of Lyfe Podcast!
It's so important to invest back into your business, and we Alex and I discuss some of my missteps when I was still working a 9-5. Alex is an up and coming entrepreneur who is taking the steps I didn't with his business. We break it all down in this cautionary tale of using your time wisely and investing in your business ASAP!
You can listen to the Facts of Lyfe Podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
You can follow Alex on Instagram at @factsfellaalex and @facts_0f_Lyfe
You can also follow the Facts of Lyfe on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FactsOfLyfe/
We hope you enjoy today's episode!

Episode 13 of Business Building and Beyond One-One-One with Award Winning Author, John LeMay
I have known my next guest since high school (Even though we were debating if we knew each other much earlier than that) he is an award-winning author with over 20 books written! Some titles include Tall Tales and Half-Truths of Billy the Kid, Images of America: Roswell and The Real Cowboys and Aliens: Old West UFOs. Mr. John LeMay is going to give us his road map to his success and how he got into writing about the southwest and other fantastic topics. Enjoy!

Episode 12 Business Building and Beyond One-On-One with Ryan Bueta of The Morphin Network
It's a new week and we have a new guest! This week's Business Building and Beyond are sitting down with Ryan Bueta Founder of The Morphin Network. For those in the Power Rangers community you have seen him interview so many Power Rangers for years, well now we're going to talk about how that started and the future of the Morphin Network! You don't want to miss this exciting episode!!!!
You can follow the Morphin Network here:
https://www.facebook.com/morphinnet/
https://www.instagram.com/morphinnet/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD6P...

Episode 11 of Business Building and Beyond: MDMC East and Facts of Lyfe Sit Down
Hello Everyone!
We took Business Building and Beyond in another direction this week...back East! That's right I'm sitting down with MDMC East my NYC Crew and were going to be talking about The Development, future of comic cons and so much more! We even got to convince the Facts of Lyfe Founder, Alex A. to join in on the convo!
As you have seen we have added a new show to our YouTube Channel called The Development, we take you behind the scenes of how it developed and came to be. You get to meet and get to know more about Luis, Eddie and Alex more intimately with their projects and future aspirations.
You can follow Luis on Instagram at @its_offical You can follow Eddie on Instagram at @eddie_NYC1 You can follow Alex on Instagram at @factsfellaalex and @facts_0f_Lyfe You can follow the Facts of Lyfe Podcast On Facebook, IG, Spotify, Apple. ETC

Episode 10 of Business Building and Beyond: One-on-One with Brendan Brasier of 1DrProductions
What is up everybody! Today is a special show because we have a guest Brendan of 1DrProductions is chatting with us about his successful career so far, 1DrProductions and the table read project MDMC Entertainment partnered with called The Back2Action Project. We are announcing the final 4 Castings. The FINAL FOUR are Power Rangers from previous seasons. You don't want to miss this!!!

Episode 9 of Business Building and Beyond: When is it time to being on help?
Hello everyone welcome to Episode 9 of Business Building and Beyond! Today we are talking about when is it time to being on help? If your workload is starting to get full we break it down on what you need to do and when you need to do it! Enjoy!

Episode 8 of Business Building and Beyond: If COVID-19 Gets Worse, Where Will Business Go From Here?
Welcome to Episode 8. Were talking about COVID-19 and what happens to businesses from here. Enjoy

Episode 7 of Business Building and Beyond: How to Find a Product or Service to Start A Business
Welcome to Episode 7! Today we are talking about the one thing most potential entrepreneurs ask, How to Find a Product or Service to Start A Business? We dive in today on just how to do that!!!
We also have a few announcements: MDMC East our New York Division is starting up a new show for the MDMC YouTube Channel called The Development. The first guest of this show is with Alex Acevedo and his podcast, The Facts of Lyfe. You can find them on here: https://www.facebook.com/FactsOfLyfe/
https://www.instagram.com/facts_0f_lyfe/
https://open.spotify.com/show/7BLmVk3...
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
And any other place you listen to podcasts, they are everywhere.
Also, we talk about the table read by 1DrProductions. Deadline for voice acting auditions close on July 20th! Enjoy today's show!

Episode 6 of Business Building and Beyond: Why Marketing and PR Fall Flat in Company Budgets
Welcome to this week's episode of Business Building and Beyond! Today we are covering the topic of Marketing and Public Relations not getting enough attention in budgets. Enjoy!

Episode 5 of Business Building and Beyond:The Power in Networking
We have talked out it here and there but now we are diving into networking and why it's important to grow your business!!!

Episode 4 of Business Building and Beyond: Is school going to help you run & start a business?
Welcome everyone to Business Building and Beyond Episode 4! Today's topic is going to school going to help you run and start a business?

Episode 3 of Business Building and Beyond: When is the right time to go into business?
Welcome to Episode 3 of Business Building and Beyond. Our Topic: When is the right time to go into business? Come in, ask questions and learn a thing or two!

Episode 2 of Business Building and Beyond: BLM and Virtual Comic Cons and the Future of Conventions
What is up everyone welcome to Episode 2 of Business Building and Beyond. Today we are diving into current events discussing Black Lives Matter and Virtual Comic Cons and the Future of Conventions. Enjoy!

Episode 1: Who is MDMC Entertainment? and Operating a Business During a Pandemic
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our web series/podcast, Business Building and Beyond. In our first episode we are really going to dig deep into MDMC, who we are, how did we get started and then on to the good stuff, Operating a business in a Pandemic.