How To Lead With Your Intuitive Mind
Julie Chan “came out” as psychic at the height of her career in economic development. Today she reveals how she found the inner courage to share her abilities with the world and begin a new personal and professional pilgrimage. Julie also discusses why having a true understanding of fear and joy will help entrepreneurs find inspiration, strengthen their intuitive muscles, and burst through limitations.
Topics include:
- Jumping into the unfamiliar
- How to lead with your intuitive mind
- The spectrum of fear and joy
- Focusing your time to promote creativity
- Why participating in the arts can transform your life (and business)
Julie Chan is the Founder of Being My Purpose, a social enterprise whose mission is to empower people to know their life purpose and express it everyday with courage and creativity. Through intuitive readings, purpose coaching and inner empowerment education, she’s coached over 120 executives and entrepreneurs around the world to find clarity, purpose, and fulfillment in their careers, businesses, and lives. Julie supports new or existing inner empowerment non-profit programs for youth and adults. She is also on a mission to bridge science, business and spirituality by bringing together experts in these fields. Julie has degrees from Yale and MIT.
Learn more about Julie at LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Julie also shares an exclusive promotion for Smashing The Plateau listeners during today’s episode.
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Niching Down Your Strengths With Jaime Jay
In today’s episode of Smashing The Plateau, Slapshot Studio Founder Jaime Jay tells us how he manages to run (and scale) four successful businesses. He also talks about how entrepreneurs can get over their shiny object syndrome, why it’s critical to niche down your strengths, and the best ways to find transformational (and unbiased) outside support.
We discuss…
- Why entrepreneurs need to recognize discipline
- What the power of no can do for your business
- Why systems and repetitions are the keys to scaling
- How to maintain your initial excitement
- Becoming a connector and not a networker
Jaime Jay is an avid hockey fan. He loves the competitive spirit and the team aspect of the game. He enjoys the sport so much that he decided to integrate his passion for the sport into his passion for marketing. Jaime has been working in the sales and marketing arena since he left the US Army as a paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne Division in 1994. Jaime currently operates four companies: Slapshot Studio, DoneForYouWP, Podcast Pilot, and Bottleneck Virtual Assistants.
Learn more about Jaime at LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Highlights From The New York Business Expo & Conference
In today’s episode of Smashing The Plateau, we share some of the greatest takeaways from the New York Business Expo & Conference.
Interviews include Elaine Powell-Belnavis from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Jeaninine Mendez from the NYC Human Resources Administration, ThriveHive’s Lauren Quilty, Jeff Mehl from Daybreak Virtual Staffing Solutions, Liz Sydney from Maximum Computer Systems, Inc., Neil Gilberg from the New York State’s Worker’s Compensation Board, Ring Savvy’s Nick Werker, Phil Mehl of Mehl & Associates, CPAs, Infusionsoft’s Ramon Darling, Russell Rivera from the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, and Sandy Eames from SCORE NYC.
Topics include:
- Why it’s easier to innovate on smaller levels
- Taking care of your team’s health insurance
- Why every leader needs marketing guidance
- Keeping up with technology
- Getting the proper insurances in place
- Turning lost opportunities into revenue
- The financial elements everyone overlooks
- Giving the same level of service to every customer
- The benefits of joining a Chamber of Commerce
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How To Master Social Media With Peter Friedman
Social media pioneer and LiveWorld CEO Peter Friedman has developed social strategies for some of the biggest companies in the world, including Apple, Walmart and HBO. Today Peter provides us with some of the best social media insight we’ve ever encountered. He also reveals why the customer experience is the driving force behind every business, talks about the best ways to invigorate a team, shows us how to build relationships and much more.
Topics include:
- Laying out a clear set of goals for your company
- What it really means to have a social media team
- Having a conversation with your customers (instead of broadcasting to them)
- How to engage in the interests of your customers
- Taking things step by step
Peter Friedman is a social media visionary and veteran with 30 years of experience. He is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of LiveWorld, a trusted social media partner to the world’s largest brands, including the number-one companies in retail, CPG, pharmaceutical, financial and travel services. He’s provided multiple global brands with strategic social media guidance and delivered hundreds of social media programs for them in multiple countries and languages. These include Apple’s industry wide social network, AppleLink; MINI Cooper’s Member’s Lounge; Unilever’s Dove Campaign For Real Beauty; HBO’s original show character-driven web site community; the American Express Member’s Project, and Walmart’s Facebook and Twitter programs.
Prior to LiveWorld, Peter was Vice President & General Manager of Apple’s Internet Services Division, overseeing the creation and management of social media services such as AppleLink, eWorld, AOL, and Salon. He is also the author of The CMO’s Social Media Handbook, A Step By Step Guide For Leading Marketing Teams in the Social Media World – a practical tool kit and crash course in social-media-theory that helps big-brand marketing leaders learn how to strategize and execute a long-term social media plan in order to create dialogue and deepen customer relationships. Peter earned his MBA from The Harvard Business School and Bachelor’s Degree in American History from Brown University.
Learn more about Peter at LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Pushing Your Business Forward With Henry Lopez
In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, seasoned entrepreneur and podcast host Henry Lopez talks about overcoming the challenges every leader faces when wanting to push their businesses forward. He also discusses the importance of having frank conversations up front, shares why he thinks of life as a series of chapters, and explains why entrepreneurs should want to keep creating as long as they can.
We discuss…
- The importance of developing and implementing systems (no matter how small)
- Enjoying the process of building something new
- His memo of understanding (and why it works)
- How to get through those in-between phases
Henry Lopez has over 34 years of diverse business experience, including successful careers in the information technology industry, sales, sales training and business ownership. He has been part of 10 different business ventures since his first business purchase in 1991. He is currently the Co-Founder of Levante Business Group, which is dedicated to helping people start, run and grow their small business. Henry is the Co-Host of The How of Business Podcast, and is also the co-owner of iTopIt (a self-serve frozen yogurt restaurant in Colorado Springs), L3 Destinations (a Travel Agency co-founded with his wife), and in the process of developing a car wash location in the Denver area.
Learn more about Henry at LinkedIn and Twitter.
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From Civil Engineer To Restaurant Tech Entrepreneur
In today’s episode of Smashing The Plateau, Brian Duncan reveals why (and how) he moved from civil engineering and consulting to restaurant tech entrepreneurship. He also discusses why his love for human interaction and hospitality inspires his work, and explores how his software Chowly is transforming the food industry.
We discuss…
- The challenges of taking on industry pain points
- Having a true understanding of growth
- Taking a proactive approach to fear
- Surrounding yourself with a good support system and scheduling time for yourself
Brian Duncan has over 12 years in the restaurant industry, having begun his career in college working every job from dishwasher to server. After graduating from Purdue University, Brian went on to work in food and beverage consulting, focusing on international chains and consumer products manufacturing for companies such as Hilton and Revolution Foods. During his time consulting, Brian focused on creating efficiencies by utilizing technology. His background paved the way to multiple tech startups including Chowly. Brian now serves as co-founder and board member for Chowly Inc. and is primarily focused on business development, sales and marketing.
Learn more about Brian at Chowly Inc. and LinkedIn.
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The Real Power of Persistence With Tony Grebmeier
Tony Grebmeier is the host of The Tony G Show– a candid podcast that guides entrepreneurs on their journeys to personal growth. In today’s episode, Tony opens up about his struggles with drug addiction, and reveals the transformational decisions that helped him rebuild his life and his business. He also talks about abandoning ego, the power of accountability, and knocking on doors until the right person answers.
Topics include:
- Why you should never stop asking questions
- Building an accountability community
- The brain dump exercise
- Needs vs. wants
- How to develop an abundance mentality
Tony Grebmeier is a builder. He is most known for building a multi-million dollar business with his childhood friends, but Tony’s real mission in life is to build a community where struggling entrepreneurs can achieve their dreams – no matter their pasts. He started his first business – the neighborhood baseball card trading post – out of his mom’s garage at the age of 14. By the time he was 18, he had held 16 jobs and was only fired once – for giving his brother an ice cream cone.
In 1996, Tony launched his first online business in Silicon Valley, a Web traffic and marketing company, which eventually turned into his first supplement company. In 2001, he went on to build his second supplement company, ShipOffers, with two of his childhood best friends, Doug Roberts and Gil Gerstein. Fifteen years later, ShipOffers is an eight-figure business that has been an Inc. 5000 Company for the past three years in a row.
Tony launched his podcast, The Tony G Show in 2015, bringing together his loves for business, radio and life. Each week, Tony welcomes a new guest to not only share to-the-point, actionable tips for business success, but also to share their journey in an authentic and transparent way. You can learn more about Tony at LinkedIn.
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From Junk Hauler To CEO With Josh Cohen
Today on Smashing The Plateau, Junkluggers Founder and CEO Josh Cohen tells us how he went from handing out homemade flyers to running a multi-million dollar business. He also talks about overcoming the pitfalls of young entrepreneurship, and reveals why shifting your mindset and changing your leadership style can have the greatest impact on your business.
Topics include:
- Building a great work culture
- Understanding (and responding to) your customers’ emotions
- How to motivate people in labor-driven businesses
- Learning to focus on the positive and not the negative
- The importance of business communities
Josh Cohen is the Founder, CEO and the heart and soul of The Junkluggers. He started The Junkluggers out of his mother’s Dodge Durango in Trumbull, CT when he was 21, and has since grown the company into a multi-state franchised operation. He utilized his degree from the University of Connecticut in Business Administration and his ambition, passion for the environment, marketing savvy, and interest in building a strong company culture to help elevate the company to the level it is at today.
Josh began with a firm vision of what he wanted The Junkluggers to become and continues to see it through every step of the way, never looking back. In his personal life, Josh enjoys spending time with his family and friends, including his wife, Peggy, their twins Jackson and Fiona, and their very own chief canine officer, Otis. He also loves outdoor sports and adventure, traveling, playing basketball, and office parties.
Learn more about Josh at LinkedIn, Esquire,Smart Hustle Magazine, Business News Daily and Twitter.
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Connecting The Dots With David Gise
David Gise is a former personal trainer turned tech and social entrepreneur. As Managing Director of Centre for Social Innovation, David helps nonprofits and social leaders build the right relationships so they can make a serious – and global – impact. Today we explore what he calls connecting the dots, and how his ideas can help entrepreneurs overcome obstacles. He also talks about trusting your instincts, making your ideas tangible, and the real power of collaboration.
We discuss…
- Why illogical steps can lead to something positive
- Looking for mutually beneficial opportunities
- The importance of co-working spaces
- Why social innovation is always evolving (and what that means for business leaders)
David Gise connects the dots. For the first 18 years of his career, David connected people to healthy lifestyles as a personal trainer and managing partner in a health club. He then turned his attention to the tech world, where he connected new ideas to help solve new (and old) problems, launching four successful technology start-ups. From there, he connected his biggest dots yet – the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto with his hometown of New York City. By the time David’s done, there will be no more lonely dots – just a web of connections crisscrossing the world.
Learn more about Dave at nyc.socialinnovation.org, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Highlights From New York’s Inc. Women’s Summit
In today’s special episode of Smashing The Plateau, we’re sharing some of the highlights of New York’s Inc. Women’s Summit. We talk to an accomplished (and diverse) group of women, and they reveal some of the event’s greatest payoffs.
Interviews include Hazel Ortega from the Ortega Counseling Group, The Fit Factor’s Joanna Vargas, Priscilla Rose of The Genysys Group, Melissa Carty of Cornerstone Capital Management, Terry Smack of Terry’s Tag and Title, and Neon & Co Founder Debbie Pereira.
Topics include:
- Why you need to stay in the startup mindset
- Overcoming fear and taking risks
- Taking off the mask and just being yourself
- Why you should always be willing to try something new
- How to persevere by being strategic
- Why it’s okay to be loud and proud
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Building An All-Star Millennial Workforce
Gillian Lynch is VP, Managing Director of Winsper – a modern marketing firm that helps clients develop their brands, grow a loyal customer base, and generate more revenue. Today Gillian reveals the single biggest mistake executives make when they’re feeling stuck. She also talks about finding innovation, avoiding complacency, and reveals what it takes to build a dynamic Millennial workforce.
Topics include:
- Learning from the brands you admire
- The importance of having a major and minor skillset
- Overcoming the challenges of having a diverse group of clients
- What to really look for in the hiring process
Gillian Lynch heads up account management for Winsper’s many diverse clients. From plasma cutters to strollers, sewing machines to software, Gillian gets jazzed to work with smart, curious people who want to advance and differentiate their business. She is Winsper’s resident foodie, dog enthusiast (ask about her dog, Corduroy if you ever need bonus points with her), and probably the only person who vehemently believes that yoga pants should never go out of style.
Connect with Gillian on LinkedIn and on Twitter.
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Seizing The Moment With Ed Wallace
In today’s episode, bestselling author and public speaker Ed Wallace reveals how his son’s skateboarding accident inspired him to ditch his career as a senior executive and follow his dreams. He talks about learning to seize the moment, why he’s a man who enjoys “the journey,” what it means to display worthy intent, and much more.
Topics include:
- Chasing that what’s next feeling
- Why you should allow yourself to enjoy success
- Making an appointment with yourself
- Where to find help when you’re transitioning
- How a cab driver influenced his books and became his mentor
Ed Wallace is President and Chief Relationship Officer of The Relational Capital Group. He consults with and speaks for corporations and associations across the globe with a client list that is a Who’s Who of Fortune 500 companies. He is the author of Fares to Friends, Creating Relational Capital, Business Relationships That Last, and his most recent The Relationship Engine. In addition, Ed is currently on the Executive Education faculty of Drexel’s LeBow College of Business and Villanova University’s Human Resources Master’s program.
Learn more about Ed at relationalcapitalgroup.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Bringing New Ideas To Life With Brian Honigman
In his second appearance on Smashing The Plateau, content marketer and social media consultant Brian Honigman reveals how (and why) executing new ideas in just three phases will take your business to new heights. He also talks about creating new value for loyal customers, how to find good advice from outside sources, and the importance of keeping yourself open to new options.
We discuss…
- Why (and how) the three phases work for every business
- Investing your time in different areas
- Creating new offers within existing services
- The power of honest feedback
- Not being afraid to try different platforms
Brian Honigman is the CEO of Honigman Media, a content marketing consultancy based in Philadelphia. Honigman Media works with established brands and growing startups to help them better tell their story and focus their marketing on the right goals and priorities. To date, Brian has spoken at and worked with The Weather Company, People Magazine, the United Nations, Thomson Reuters, NATO, Adknowledge, Amerisleep, Sumall and others.
He is a frequent contributing writer to the Next Web, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine and other publications. Brian is also an adjunct professor at New York University in the marketing department at the School of Professional Studies.
Learn more about Brian at brianhonigman.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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The Real Power of Collaboration Jeff Ernst & Shawn M. Miller
In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, Jeff Ernst and Shawn M. Miller (CEO and CXO of Smync) talk about the power of trust and collaboration. According to Jeff and Shawn, every entrepreneur needs outside perspectives if they want to build a united team, produce better work, and accelerate success. They also talk about overcoming fear and self-sabotage.
Topics include:
- Stepping away from your business and looking at it as an investor
- Empowering your team to work together on a single vision
- The best ways to find (and build) a supportive community
- How to stop limiting yourself and create self-awareness
Jeff Ernst is the CEO and Co-Founder of Smync (The Social Word-of-Mouth Marketing Platform), providing the toolkit for brands to foster advocate relationships that grow business. He is a business and integrated marketing leader with over 25 years experience in developing and managing brands from startups to Fortune 500s, including over 8 years in social media marketing. You can learn more about Jeff at smync.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Shawn M. Miller is an Entrepreneur, Investor and Advisor with over 20 years of international business experience specializing in marketing, customer service and training. As Chief Experience Officer at Smync, Shawn is leading development of User Experience on both the brand and the customer side of Smync hosted Social Brand Advocate Communities. Learn more about Shawn at smync.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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How To Benefit From Limitations
Emily Ann Peterson could have let a neurological tremor stop her music career dead in its tracks, but instead she used it to fuel new ambitions and achieve an even a bigger dream. Today she’s a successful singer/songwriter, teacher and public speaker. (She even has her own Tedx talk.) In this episode, she shows us why external limitations can be catalysts for success instead of hindrances.
We discuss…
- What bravery, courage and creativity have in common
- Why boundaries are a support system for growth
- The connections between creativity and business acumen
- How to find your story and communicate your message
Emily Ann Peterson spent 17 years with her cello. It was her second voice until she was diagnosed with a degenerative neurological hand tremor. Refusing to resign to fate and genetics, she expanded her skills to include the piano and solo songwriting. This act of neurological defiance broke through her creative glass ceiling and then swept her up in the expansive limits.
Her podcast, Bare Naked Bravery, features conversations with everyday heroes about the quiet successes and loud failures required to do the brave things for which we know and love them. Emily’s mission is to inspire a global resonance and magnanimous community through the marriage of art and whole-person development.
Learn more about Emily at www.emilyannpeterson.com, Twitter and Instagram.
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How To Become An Engaging Leader With Steve Farber
Bestselling author and leadership expert Steve Farber returns to Smashing The Plateau to talk about all things engagement. He delves into how leaders can cultivate (and measure) a contented work culture, talks about boosting employee satisfaction, and reveals how to build modern relationships. He also shows us how to bring out the best in ourselves and each other.
Topics include:
- The real ways to measure success
- Why effective leaders are extreme in their approach
- The power of being yourself
- Building a reputation
- How to get honest employee feedback (and act on it)
Steve Farber is a seasoned leadership coach and consultant who has worked with a vast array of public and private organizations in virtually every arena, from the tech sector to financial services, manufacturing, health care, hospitality, entertainment, retail, public education, non-profits, and government. He is listed on Inc.’s ranking of the Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts in the world.
Steve’s third book, Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson of True Leadership, debuted as a Wall Street Journal® and USA Today® bestseller. His second book, The Radical Edge: Stoke Your Business, Amp Your Life, and Change the World, was hailed as “a playbook for harnessing the power of the human spirit.” And his first book, The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership, is already considered a classic in the leadership field. At publication, it received Fast Company magazine’s Readers’ Choice Award and was named one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time. The 10th Anniversary Edition of The Radical Leap is in bookstores now.
Learn more about Steve at stevefarber.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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From Registered Nurse To Skincare Mogul
Trina Felber is a skincare expert, bestselling author, and CEO of Primal Life Organics. In today’s episode, Trina reveals how her nursing career in a Burn Intensive Care Unit inspired her entrepreneurial journey into healthy skin. She also talks about stopping your ego from getting in the way of your success, balancing family life and leadership, and aligning yourself with exceptional people.
We discuss…
- The benefits of Paleo skincare (and how she figured it out)
- How to balance business and creativity
- Why you should narrow your niche
- Finding people who can grow the business with you
Trina Felber is CEO of the Primal Life Organics Paleo Skincare Company, where she has developed over 100 food-based skincare solutions to feed the skin. Her entrepreneurial skills and business-savvy mindset are an inspiration to women everywhere.
She is the Natural Skincare Expert and Skincare Biohacker, and is improving the way you feed your skin. She is a certified registered nurse anesthetist, and international bestselling author of Beauty’s Dirty Secret. Her products have been featured on TV stations all over the country. She is dedicated to helping others realize the dangers in everyday cosmetics and skincare, and is spreading awareness for the importance of using plant-based products.
Learn more about Trina at primallifeorganics.com, LinkedIn, Twitter and her blog.
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Highlights From The C-Suite Network Conference
Today we’re shaking things up by sharing some of the inside scoop from New York’s C-Suite Network Conference. We talk to a fascinating (and successful) troop of entrepreneurs, and they reveal some of the event’s greatest takeaways.Interviews include Fundamental Applications Corp CEO Brad Moore, brand strategist Evan Molho, Gillian Lynch of Winsper, video marketing expert Jaycen Thorgeirson, podcasting ace Mark Asquith, Smync CEO Jeff Ernst and Peter Friedman of LiveWorld.
Topics include:
- What it means to think globally
- Why information is disruption
- Embracing the unfamiliar and taking risks
- Why you need to start thinking like a software company
- The power of third parties
- Why businesses need communities to build brand trust
- Conversation management
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Josh Felber Talks Mentorship And Personal Vision
Josh Felber is no ordinary business coach. Not only has he penned two bestsellers (one with Brian Tracy and another with Steve Forbes), he went on to win two Emmy Awards for executive producing the acclaimed documentary Visioneer: The Peter Diamandis Story. Today he reveals how having a grand personal vision (and the right mentorship) helped him forge a remarkable and unpredictable career.
We discuss…
- Moving your business forward from an energy standpoint
- Why everyone needs mentorship (and where to find it)
- Bringing your team into your vision
- Why you should add your team’s personal goals into your business strategy
Josh Felber is a serial entrepreneur and high performance coach who is focused on challenging himself and those around him to achieve consistent excellence. His mission in life is to help over 100 million people design, develop and deliver their passions and expertise to the world so they can have the time, freedom, finances and lifestyle of their dreams.
Josh has appeared as a guest expert on NBC, CBS, ABC and Fox, and is the host of Making Bank, and is an active contributor to Entrepreneur, Inc., Business Insider and Forbes. Josh is also an executive producer of the award-winning documentary The Rebound.
Learn more about Josh at joshfelber.com, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Are You A Manager Or A Leader?
Steve Caldwell knows a thing or two about good leadership. He’s an executive coach, leadership mentor, and author of Manager Mojo – Be the Leader Others Want to Follow. Today he breaks down the real differences between leaders and managers and talks about the right and wrong ways to run a team. According to Steve, superior leadership comes down to leading by action, zeroing in on the right priorities, and finding inspiration in the growth and success of those around you.
Topics include:
- Why you can’t manage like a dictator
- Letting go of meaningless meetings
- Why people leave managers, not companies
- Making change happen above and below you
- How managers can create better employee satisfaction
As a leadership expert, Steve Caldwell helps managers and leaders excel in their careers and become the leaders others want to follow. As the host of the Manager Mojo podcast, Steve not only coaches his followers on how to become great leaders, but how to effectively coach and lead their employees to find satisfaction and fulfillment from their jobs and life. He is also currently CEO of Predictive People Analytics, a firm that specializes in helping leaders increase sales, reduce turnover, and attract key talent, based in San Francisco, CA. Steve started his career at the savvy age of 13.
Learn more about Steve at managermojo.com, mojouniversity.com, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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The Five-Point Model For Success
In today’s episode of Smashing The Plateau, E-commerce executive and strategy expert Barry Litwin reveals the five-point model that every leader needs to keep sharp, stay relevant, and build credibility in their industries. He also talks about avoiding complacency, keeping up with digital trends, how to make yourself valuable, and much more.
Topics include:
- The two most important ways to push your career forward
- Why personal branding is key
- Building up your skillsets and finding your niche
- Effective time management
- Why you need a circle of trusted advisors
Barry Litwin is an industry leading digital retail executive, with a proven track record of generating growth for tier one Internet retailers. He is currently CEO of Adorama, an industry leading, multi-channel retailer of photography and audio solutions for professionals, amateurs, and consumer photographers.
Prior to Adorama, Barry was Vice-President and General Manager of E-Commerce at Sears Holdings Corporation, where he led a $2B online portfolio of hardline and soft line consumer businesses. He was responsible for the digital and omni-channel category strategy, online merchandising, assortment intelligence and dynamic pricing, and prioritization of website and mobile category experience enhancements.
Barry was also Vice-President of Global E-Commerce for Office Depot, leading a $4B online business, where he drove advances in mobile shopping through development of the first mobile app for this leading office products retailer, the online customer experience, shopping personalization, and re-shaping the e-commerce organizational design. Previously to that, Barry was Senior Vice-President of Marketing and E-Commerce at Newark Electronics, a $1.5B global leader in the electronic components distribution market.
Learn more about Barry at LinkedIn and Twitter.
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How To Follow Your Own Path
Ravinol Chambers’ journey into entrepreneurship may have been unconventional, but his mission to make a difference in the world has never wavered. He’s worked for charities, has a degree in psychology, and is even a former monk. Today Ravinol leads Be Inspired Films, where he helps other businesses inspire change and make a positive social impact through the power of video and animation. In today’s episode he talks about defining your own value, resisting conformity, and finding the courage to follow your own path.
We discuss:
- Venture philanthropy
- Why an MBA is no longer a golden ticket
- Reconnecting with your purpose
- Lessons on making connections and building relationships from the party scenario
- How to stand out in your industry
Ravinol Chambers is an Irish born entrepreneur, speaker and video producer who is passionate about the role business can play in making a difference. His company, Be Inspired Films, has won numerous awards, including this year’s TV / Radio / Video Agency of the Year and Best Agency for Effectiveness at the Recommended Agency Register Awards 2016.
The demand for regular video content has increased yet budgets have not. To meet this demand Ravinol also founded VideoKnowHow Academy to enable entrepreneurs, business owners and change makers to harness the power of video on a budget. He loves sharing what he has learned on his journey both personally and professionally, and is a regular speaker at events and guest on podcasts, radio shows and expert panel discussions.
Learn more about Ravinol at beinspiredfilms.co.uk, videoknowhow.co.uk, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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Building Real Relationships With Barney Kramer
Barney Kramer wants you to ditch your technology addiction and start building real relationships again. As an entrepreneur with over 40 years experience, Barney knows that making the right connections and providing mutual value are the only ways to build a business that lasts. Today he reveals the right and wrong ways to build relationships. He also talks about why we need to start measuring people by what they’ve accomplished instead of what they have.
Topics include:
- Figuring out your personal philosophy
- Never violating your own values
- Why you need to reach out to those with more experience
- How to curate your connections
- Why entrepreneurs are too smart for their own good
Barney Kramer, J.D., is President of Strategic Management, a Business Consulting Consortium, Strategic Management Academy and Training and Development business. His experience includes 4 startups (one that grew to 25M in assets in 5 years), and 2 turnarounds at local, regional and national levels. He is skilled in all facets of business including organization and planning, leadership development, marketing and sales. He is currently consulting on a number of startups and expansions ranging in size from $250k to in excess of $500m.
He is a thought leader who speaks locally and nationally on a variety of online radio and television shows. Barney also writes on a variety of business topics at local and regional levels. He recently added an online leadership training and education program, The New Leadership Paradigm to his business services. He publishes his own business newsletter The Leaders Report.
Learn more about Barney at smra1.com and LinkedIn. You can also reach him at 209-444-6549 or barney@smra1.com.
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The Seven Practices with Joe Sanok
Joe Sanok is a mental health counselor and business consultant who teaches other practitioners how to turn their businesses into scalable enterprises. Today he explores what he calls his seven practices of practice, and reveals why (and how) they add up to the perfect blueprint for success. He also shares how fighting cancer helped him figure out what really matters in life and business.
We discuss…
- How to stop becoming paralyzed by perfection
- Why business is all about observing and adjusting
- How to inspire your staff and your customer
- Making sure everyone connects with the company message
Joe Sanok is a speaker, mental health counselor, business consultant, and podcaster. Joe has the #1 podcast for counselors, The Practice of the Practice Podcast. Featuring interviews with Pat Flynn, John Lee Dumas, Chris Ducker, Rob Bell, Glennon Doyle Melton, and JV Crum III, Joe is a rising star in the speaking world. He is a writer for Psych Central, has been featured in the Huffington Post, Bustle, Yahoo News, and is the author of five books.
Learn more about Joe at practiceofthepractice.com, practiceofthepractice.com/perfection LinkedIn and Twitter.
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How To Conquer Your Emotions And Make Better Decisions
In today’s episode, sought-after prosperity mentor and speaker Joan Sotkin explores the emotional and scientific factors that directly influence our decision making process. According to Joan, if you want to flourish in life and business, you’ll need to start taking a harder look at your emotions, be willing to change your identity, and learn how to face the unfamiliar. Today she pores over these topics and much more.
We discuss…
- Why emotions learned in early childhood can affect earning capacity as adults
- The feeling of longing
- Our emotional connections to money (and how to conquer them)
- Why people are like habits
As a Holistic Prosperity and Mindset Mentor, Joan Sotkin helps business owners and professional practitioners build successful ventures and improve their relationship with money by developing both their internal resources and real-world business and financial skills. Her private clients tend to be business owners and professionals who have reached a level of success but have a yearning for more, on a personal level. They want more fulfillment, meaning, and purpose in their lives. Joan is also the host of The Prosperity Show podcast, where she offers a holistic approach to business and financial success.
Joan lives in the beautiful city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, with its expansive skies, friendly people, and her precious dog, Angel.
Learn more about Joan at prosperityplace.com, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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