In this week’s episode of Nicole’s Business Notebook, I sit down with graphic design guru Bobby Delaney (Ninth Paddock Creative) and sales powerhouse DJ Barton to unpack how style, consistency, and creativity fuel unforgettable branding—and why the same principles of consistency, resilience, and expert sales skills are non-negotiable for driving real business growth. Whether you’re tweaking your logo or sharpening your pitch, you’ll walk away with actionable tips to elevate both your visual presence and your bottom line.

What You’ll Learn:

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  Style & Creativity with Bobby Delaney: Discover how a cohesive visual identity sets you apart, why creative risk-taking matters, and how to maintain design consistency across every touchpoint.

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  Sales & Resilience with DJ Barton: Master the art of the close, build unshakeable sales habits, and develop the mental resilience needed to keep momentum when deals don’t go as planned.

Don’t miss our deep dive on:

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  Crafting a brand style guide that sticks

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  Leveraging creative workflows to save time and spark innovation

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  Proven sales frameworks for confident, repeatable results

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  Strategies for bouncing back stronger after setbacks

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Strength in Female Reinvention


In this week’s episode of Nicole’s Business Notebook, Nicole dives deep with her guest—a former dentist and pharmaceutical professional turned women’s life coach—to explore the power of transformation and resilience. Together, they unpack the challenges of breaking into male-dominated industries, share hard-won strategies for thriving when “no” is the default response, and redefine what success looks like for today’s career women. Whether you’re considering a bold career pivot or simply striving to own your path with confidence, you’ll leave this conversation armed with actionable insights and an unshakeable belief in your own reinvention.


What You’ll Learn:




How to navigate and excel in fields historically dominated by men




The emotional and strategic complexities unique to women’s career journeys




Practical frameworks for identifying your “why” and designing a reinvention roadmap




Real-world examples of resilience, from lab coat to life-coaching suite




Tools to reshape your definition of success on your own terms




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Dive deep into the world of strategic business funding with this week’s powerhouse episode of Nicole’s Business Notebook! Nicole Banks sits down with Christina Elizondo, the visionary founder of Namaste Business Funding, to explore how their newly-formed partnership is revolutionizing access to capital for entrepreneurs and small business owners. With over four decades of expertise in the mortgage industry, Christina brings a wealth of knowledge and a mission to deliver peace of mind to every funding solution she crafts. Together, Nicole and Christina leverage their combined strengths to guide you through every possible avenue of financing, so you can focus on what you do best: building your passion into profit.

Nicole Banks draws on her 20+ years as a business consultant and coach to offer actionable insights on streamlining operations, scaling efficiently, and freeing up time for innovation. Christina Elizondo shares her “peace-first” philosophy that ensures every funding plan is as stress-free as it is effective. Whether you’re launching a startup, pivoting an established company, or simply exploring new growth avenues, this conversation will leave you equipped with a turnkey blueprint for securing the capital you need—without the overwhelm.

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  Learn more about Namaste Business Funding and book your free strategy session: www.namastebusinessfunding.com

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  Subscribe to Nicole’s Business Notebook for weekly episodes on entrepreneurship, networking, and next-level success!

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