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Meet Natalie Dawson

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Over the past 10 years, I’ve…

Natalie Dawson and supporters
Co-Founded Cardone
Ventures in 2019
Scaled to $250M+ in revenue and $1B+ businesses under management

 

Served 100,000+
Clients

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Over the past 10 years, I’ve…

Natalie Dawson and supporters

Founded Cardone
Ventures in 2019

& Scaled to $250M+ revenue , $1B+ businesses under management.

Served 100,000+
Clients
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Written two #1 best
selling books on
amazon about how to
build better
businesses and
scale high-
performing teams.

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Written two #1 best selling books on amazon about how to build better businesses and scale high-performing teams.

Currently Cardone Ventures

I’m the Co-Founder and President of Cardone Ventures. We partner with business owners to help them achieve personal, professional, and financial freedom by applying tested, measurable growth strategies. I’m not a guru, I’m an operator. My playbook is built on execution, discipline, experience, and results.

If you’re ready to grow a business without excuses, I’ll show you how to do it faster—and—smarter than you thought possible.

Impact

I help owners build better businesses

No BS Blueprint

Free Downloadable

The No B.S. Business Blueprint

Building and scaling a business isn’t for everyone – it takes grit, determination, and the ability to face challenges head-on. The No B.S. Business Blueprint gives you the proven frameworks to create real momentum, but knowledge alone won’t drive growth – growth will. My mission is to help you skip the trial-and-error that holds so many back, so you can make faster, smarter decisions and scale with confidence.

No BS Blueprint

Free Downloadable

The No B.S. Business Blueprint

Building and scaling a business isn’t for everyone – it takes grit, determination, and the ability to face challenges head-on. The No B.S. Business Blueprint gives you the proven frameworks to create real momentum, but knowledge alone won’t drive growth – growth will. My mission is to help you skip the trial-and-error that holds so many back, so you can make faster, smarter decisions and scale with confidence.

My Personal Accountability Network

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Co-Founder

Cardone Ventures Group

Investor

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Wife

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Author

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Fashion Lover

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Speaker

Get to know me

1. My Wake-up time is…

A. 4:00 a.m. – Hustlers don’t sleep

B. 5:30 a.m. - Just early enough to dominate the day

C. 7:00 a.m. – With coffee in hand
D. Whenever I get up

2. My uniform is…

Leather leggings, detail blazer, my husband’s white button-up, and heels – always heels.

3. My Ideal vacation looks like

A. Summertime with friends in the South of France.

B. A remote beach with no WiFi
C. A wellness retreat in Bali
D. Exploring history in Rome

4. My signature scent is…

A. YSL Black Opium

B. Gentle Fluidity by Maison Francis Kurkdijian

C. Tom Ford Black Orchid
D. Chanel No. 5

5. My Favorite 2000s Hip-Hop Anthem is…

A. Lose Yourself – Eminem
B. Big Pimpin’ – Jay-Z
C. Stil D.R.E. – Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

D. Country Grammar - Nelly

6. if my life had a theme song, it would be…

“Strut” by The Cheetah Girls.

7. My Ideal Workout Is…

A. CrossFit – all about the intensity

B. Weights and Pilates - strength and structure

C. Running – give me miles
D. Yoga – centered and flexible

8. The one business tool I swear by is…

Relentless execution. No tool beats action.

9. The best advice I’ve ever received is…

Everything you want in life is on the other side of hard work.

10. My Guilty pleasure tv show is…

A. The Kardashians
B. Selling Sunset

C. Sex and the City

D. Shark Tank

connect with me

Your brand is more than your logo. It might be the person behind it. 

Comment EPISODE 21, for the link to the Camille Moore episode.
Comment PPF, and I’ll send you my framework to help you get clear on what you’re actually building toward.

Quiet luxury is still a trap if you’re buying it to prove you’ve made it.

For business owners, real success is having options. Building valuable skills. Understanding your money. And making decisions today that give your business and your future self more freedom tomorrow.

The goal isn’t to look successful.

It’s to build something that gives you the freedom to live like it.
Comment ONE ON ONE and I’ll send you the framework I use to make one-on-ones more productive and purposeful.

Your top performer wants a management title.

But are they actually ready to manage? 👀

Being great at your job is one thing. Leading other people is a whole different skill set.

The real question is: can they make the people around them better?
Comment INTERVIEW and I’ll send you my interview framework for asking better questions, spotting red flags, and evaluating candidates before you hire them. 👏

The biggest red flag in an interview might not be what someone says.

It might be what doesn’t match.

They tell you they’re excited to do the work, but their behavior tells you they’re uncomfortable with it. That disconnect is worth paying attention to.

You don’t have to make a decision based on one gesture or one moment. But when something feels off, don’t ignore it just because you like the candidate.

Ask another question. Dig deeper. Test the skill.

The goal isn’t to find the person who interviews the best.

It’s to find the person who can actually do the job.
Sometimes the room feels intimidating.

Then I remember I earned my seat at the table. 🖤
Comment MISSION, and I’ll send you the framework to help you get clear on your mission, vision, and values. ✨

Looking good and communicating the right message are not always the same thing.

I learned that the hard way.

At some point, you have to stop asking, “Do I look good?” and start asking, “What am I communicating?”

Because the way you dress, speak, lead, and show up all send a message before you ever say a word.

When you’re clear on who you are and where you’re going, those choices become a lot easier.

Your appearance should support your ambition, not compete with it.

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with
me

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Your brand is more than your logo. It might be the person behind it. 

Comment EPISODE 21, for the link to the Camille Moore episode.
Comment PPF, and I’ll send you my framework to help you get clear on what you’re actually building toward.

Quiet luxury is still a trap if you’re buying it to prove you’ve made it.

For business owners, real success is having options. Building valuable skills. Understanding your money. And making decisions today that give your business and your future self more freedom tomorrow.

The goal isn’t to look successful.

It’s to build something that gives you the freedom to live like it.
Comment ONE ON ONE and I’ll send you the framework I use to make one-on-ones more productive and purposeful.

Your top performer wants a management title.

But are they actually ready to manage? 👀

Being great at your job is one thing. Leading other people is a whole different skill set.

The real question is: can they make the people around them better?
Comment INTERVIEW and I’ll send you my interview framework for asking better questions, spotting red flags, and evaluating candidates before you hire them. 👏

The biggest red flag in an interview might not be what someone says.

It might be what doesn’t match.

They tell you they’re excited to do the work, but their behavior tells you they’re uncomfortable with it. That disconnect is worth paying attention to.

You don’t have to make a decision based on one gesture or one moment. But when something feels off, don’t ignore it just because you like the candidate.

Ask another question. Dig deeper. Test the skill.

The goal isn’t to find the person who interviews the best.

It’s to find the person who can actually do the job.
Sometimes the room feels intimidating.

Then I remember I earned my seat at the table. 🖤
Comment MISSION, and I’ll send you the framework to help you get clear on your mission, vision, and values. ✨

Looking good and communicating the right message are not always the same thing.

I learned that the hard way.

At some point, you have to stop asking, “Do I look good?” and start asking, “What am I communicating?”

Because the way you dress, speak, lead, and show up all send a message before you ever say a word.

When you’re clear on who you are and where you’re going, those choices become a lot easier.

Your appearance should support your ambition, not compete with it.
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