Yesterday we brought you the first Face Off on “Smashing the Plateau,” between Scott Messer and S. Anthony Iannarino. The two sales experts discussed the logistics of being the top salespeople and how to approach the craft. (If you missed Scott and Anthony, go back and listen here.) Both Scott and Anthony outlined their favorite…

Yesterday we brought you Eric Keiles, Chief Marketing Officer at Square 2 Marketing. Eric has a passion for helping companies put themselves in the right position for their industry. (If you missed Eric, go back and listen here.) Eric, like just about any other business professional, has gotten a great deal of help along the…

Yesterday we brought you Wendy Lipton-Dibner, a seasoned executive and organizational coach. Wendy likes to talk about finding what actually scares you and harnessing that power to use it as fuel. (If you missed Wendy, go back and listen here.) In her business travels, Wendy has looked inside herself to discover how to do her…

Yesterday we brought you Rick Frishman, experienced publisher, author, and speaker. Rick has some radical ideas about optimizing your online presence and developing a fan base. (If you missed Rick, go back and listen here.) Rick admits he can’t do it himself, and he doesn’t necessarily want to. Getting help lets your network grow, even…

Yesterday we brought you Debbie Allen, business brand strategist and author. She discussed the virtues of carving out a niche for yourself and getting ready for a future that’s going virtual. (If you missed Debbie, go back and listen here.) But not even the expert on expertise can do everything herself. Debbie has had some…

Yesterday we brought you Marty Monaco, Founder and COO at Hopskoch. Marty’s conversation with us covered a lot of ground, including the secrets of finding the perfect partner and facing rejection head-on. (If you missed Marty, go back and listen here.) No one can get through personal or professional challenges alone. Here are Marty’s go-to…

Yesterday we brought you Doreen Gebbia, President of eRichards Consulting, LLC. Doreen has started and scaled her business, and has weathered storms along the way. (If you missed Doreen, go back and listen here.) Navigating the ups and downs of growing a business takes teamwork. Doreen talked a lot about the importance of a network.…

Sales and financial services expert Kevin Charlton was our guest yesterday, and he talked about getting into the customer’s head in order to make key sales. (If you missed Kevin, go back and listen here.) Even experts need help sometimes. Some of the best freely admit to seeking help from others, even if they’re outside…

Yesterday we brought you Tracy Dennis, a psychologist at Hunter College. Tracy spoke in-depth about anxiety and how everyone, from business professionals to the general public, can help themselves relax. (If you missed Tracy, go back and listen here.) Even highly educated psychologists need a helping hand, though. Tracy turns to her colleagues (and someone…

Yesterday we brought you Rajib Chowdhury, Managing Director of Paathshala Learning Solutions. An expert in employee development, Rajib has a lot to say on building businesses from the inside out. (If you missed him, go back and listen here.) Part of being a leader, of course, is knowing when other people can offer more than…

Yesterday we brought you Pia Silva, Co-Founder and Brand Strategist at Worstofall Design, who told us all about the precious relationship between sellers, buyers, and brands. (If you missed Pia, go back and listen here.) Branding is all about knowing how to connect with an audience on different levels. Pia admits she doesn’t have all…

Yesterday we brought you Al Rivera, CEO of ERH Contracting. Al talked about coming to terms with not doing everything yourself when demands are high. (If you missed Al, go back and listen here.) More than many others, Al has learned how to find outside resources than can lend a helping hand. He values the…

Yesterday we brought you Paul Berkman, Financial Consultant at AXA Advisors. He explained why people should stop seeing low points and frustrations as obstacles, but opportunities. (If you missed Paul, go back and listen here.) Even superstar leaders know it takes a village. People need inspiration sometimes, and for Paul that inspiration comes from the…

Yesterday we brought you Larry Sharpe, Managing Director of the Neo-Sage Group. He may no longer be in the marines, but the attitudes and principles he learned have stuck with him. (If you missed Larry, go back and listen here.) But, no man is an island – military personnel included. Larry Sharpe’s favorite resources all…

Yesterday we brought you Brooke Wise, the Founder of Wise Matchmaking. Brooke explained the difficulties in keeping personal matters out of professional ones, and vice versa. (If you missed Brooke, go back and listen here.) The best leaders know they can’t do it alone. They need someone or something to turn to, and Brooke Wise…

Yesterday we brought you Alex Vachon, the Founder of Cartouche Creations. Alex talked about client retention, getting unstuck, and how to overcome rejection. (If you missed Alex, go back and listen here.) Sometimes the resources the best leaders find aren’t quite on the nose of their business. Alex Vachon describes his favorites, which range from…

Yesterday we brought you Fi Haywood, who leads Training and Development at Café Style Speed Training. Fi discussed the value of building a strong team through open workplace culture. (If you missed Fi, go back and listen here.) It’s no secret the most successful people are always learning, about their businesses and about themselves. Fi…

Yesterday we brought you Keith Arem, video game developer and media expert at PCB Productions, who discussed why companies need to match their product with their audience. (If you missed Keith, go back and listen here.) It’s no secret the most successful people get help, and Keith is no exception. He explains how he looks…

Yesterday you heard Scott Messer talk about “anti-selling” and how to take risks. (If you missed it, go back and check it out here.) We hear a lot that the most successful people find help along the way. That’s why we asked Scott to give us his biggest sources of inspiration, drawing from books and…

Author and lecturer David Zweig has built a massive portion of his career on understanding what makes the “invisibles” in every company tick. They’re the ones that fly under the radar, yet often produce some of the work most critical to the success of the company. This week we look at how to cultivate the…

If revenue spikes are a signal of business growth, learning is a sign of personal growth. And while leaders should no doubt have the first in mind, the second is equally important. As the world gets more advanced, falling behind gets a heck of a lot easier. Here are some resources to help you stay…

Leaders often have the bad habit of thinking they have to do everything themselves. This is especially true when it comes to taking risks. But people rarely need to know how your business works in order to offer business help. This week we bring sage advice from Richard Branson, Marc Ecko, and Wesley Hein to…

Good leadership is something people just get. They can see it immediately. But behind each seasoned leader is a leader in the making, who’s constantly improving. We think that’s a mentality worth having, so this week we’re bringing you our favorite posts on building a strong leadership presence – whether it’s in starting your own…

Successful companies require well-trained, motivated employees that believe in the business’ mission and are committed to fulfilling it. Good leaders are tuned into their employees’ emotions and know what it takes to motivate them. Our favorite resources this week all deal with the qualities good leaders need to develop engaged employees. How many do you…

Building a profitable business is one thing. Building a business that helps facilitate your true passions in life is another. This week, our favorite resources from around the business blogs present you with ideas about following your dreams and learning from others along the way, so that you may realize the business that not only…