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Accelerate Your Business Growth

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Featured on Inc.com's list of 100 Podcasts That Will Make You Smarter, Better, and Wiser, MSNBC's Your Business, and on the Fit Small Business list of best small business podcasts, this show is designed to help small business owners, salespeople, and new entrepreneurs with the various aspects of business success. We have a great lineup of guests and topics scheduled. We’ll be talking about everything from sales to employee issues; from technology to social media; from work-life balance to exploring uncharted territory. The host, Diane Helbig's goal is to help you remove challenges so that you can realize your own success with your business. Be sure to subscribe to the iTunes channel or follow this podcast so you never miss an episode! Small business owners face challenges in a variety of areas throughout their ownership journey. For some the challenge is creating a sales strategy that brings results. For others dealing with employees can be very challenging. Growing pains come up at startup, growth, and exit. Marketing and branding are two topics that can be confusing for businessowners. Leadership and communication are also areas where leaders struggle. Finding answers, ideas, resources, and tools can make the journey easier. The guests who join Diane are experts in their fields. They provide actional expertise so the small business owner, leader, or salesperson can put those ideas into action. The host, Diane Helbig, has over 20 years of experience in business leadership and sales. She advises small business owners and trains professionals on leadership, selling, customer service, and time management. The podcast provides her with another way to get valuable information in front of businessowners, sales professionals, and business leaders. No matter what country you are in, from the United States to Canada to Australia to the European Union, the answers in each episode are valuable. Leaders in every industry can connect with the experts and learn from them. What’s your pain? Succession planning? Marketing? Business growth? Hiring? Legal and/or accounting issues? Family business challenges? Sales? Strategic planning? Dealing with employees? Creating structure and process? Networking successfully? Prospecting? Account management? Using discovery to grow? If it’s a business topic we have the guests who can help you. Many guests are bestselling authors and offer free resources or promotions on their products or services. Some of them have podcasts as well so you can tap into their guests as well. The guests have been curated from all over the world to bring you relevant, timely ideas you can implement immediately. Some evergreen topics include: podcasting, branding, marketing a small business, social media marketing, business systems, entrepreneurial dreams, leaving a legacy, team building, servant leadership, SEO, cashflow, emotional intelligence, cold outreach, cold calling, investing, ideal client, bottom line, sales development, adaptive leadership, feedback, workforce development, decision making, profit, goal setting, trust based selling, personal brand, mindset, scale small business, fear of selling, marketing strategies, LinkedIn, revenue generating, click funnels, lead generation, how to sell more, negotiation, digital marketing, small business tax, culture.

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Northern Ohio Procurement Forum

April 07, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour

We’ll be broadcasting live from President’s Hall at the Akron Urban League. Learn about opportunities to contract with the federal government, the State of Ohio Dept of Transportation, Procurement Technical Assistance from OSU, Voinovich School of Leadership, Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority and Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority. For those business leaders who cannot attend live, this broadcast will provide you with a front row seat. **Any specifications or project descriptions state...

EXIT SIGNS: The Expressway to Selling Your Business with Pride and Profit

March 28, 2016 17:00 - 53 minutes

Exit planning makes a powerful difference in a successful ownership transfer, but only 13 percent of business owners have an exit strategy. Pamela T. Dennis, PhD, is the authoritative source for how to sell and leave a business for those who spent their lives building one. She provides a rich roadmap toward the four goals business owners have when transferring ownership: a profitable sale, pride in leaving a sustainable business, a strong legacy, and a path forward. For 30 years, Dr. Pamela ...

How To Be A Go-Giver

March 14, 2016 17:00 - 38 minutes - 34.2 MB

Bob Burg, coauthor of the international bestseller, The Go-Giver and a much sought-after speaker at sales and leadership conferences, is committed to inspiring the entrepreneurial spirit in us all. He shows that companies both large and small that conduct their businesses “The Go-Giver Way” are not only of much greater value to their customers; they are also significantly more functional, and profitable, as well. He's released an expanded version of The Go-Giver and will join us to talk about...

VP of Corporate Talent at Chick-fil-A on Creating a Compelling Company Culture

February 22, 2016 18:00 - 34 minutes - 30.6 MB

Company culture is key to business growth. At Chick-fil-A they have mastered the art of talent acquisition and development to build a thriving business. Dee Ann Turner, VP of Corporate Talent at Chick-fil-A joins us to share their practices and her insights. Ms. Turner began her career more than 30 years ago, and author of the new book IT’S MY PLEASURE: The Impact of Extraordinary Talent and a Compelling Culture.Dee Ann believes people are the most powerful commodity in any organization, and ...

Creating a Compelling Company Culture

February 22, 2016 05:00 - 34 minutes

Company culture is key to business growth. At Chick-fil-A they have mastered the art of talent acquisition and development to build a thriving business. Dee Ann Turner, VP of Corporate Talent at Chick-fil-A joins us to share their practices and her insights. Ms. Turner began her career more than 30 years ago, and author of the new book IT’S MY PLEASURE: The Impact of Extraordinary Talent and a Compelling Culture. Dee Ann believes people are the most powerful commodity in any organization, and...

Establishing Relationships with the Press and Media Relations

February 08, 2016 18:00 - 42 minutes - 38.3 MB

Do you assume that the only way to get in the paper or on TV is through pure luck or by being a huge organization with a full marketing department? That's not true.  You can obtain excellent exposure for your business by recognizing your opportunities, creating a media plan, establishing and nourishing relationships with the press and a little professional help.  Katherine Bulava will join us to share her insights on this very important topic. Katherine is the founder of Hatha Communications...

How Small Businesses Can Obtain Financing: Loan Options Available to Small Biz

January 25, 2016 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.2 MB

If you're considering seeking financing for your business be sure to tune in to this show. We'll explore lending options ranging from SBA loans to equipment financing to invoice factoring and alternative lenders with our guest David Waring. David Waring served as a top executive at Forex Capital Markets LLC. Since then, David has launched several successful websites. His flagship site, Fit Small Business, offers small businesses the information they need to make the best decisions possible. H...

2016 Construction Contractor Outreach Program

January 21, 2016 15:00 - 54 minutes - 48.8 MB

We'll be broadcasting live from The Center for Families and Children in downtown Cleveland. Learn about the opportunities that may exist for M/W/SBE businesses in the $140 million worth of contruction projects slated for bid in the 1st half of 2016. For those business leaders who can not attend live, this broadcast will provide you with a front row seat. **Any specifications or project descriptions stated in this Podcast were current at the time of publication, but are subject to change at ...

How To Improve Your Profits For The Long Term

January 11, 2016 18:00 - 57 minutes - 51.4 MB

Rick Solon of Clark-Reliance will join us to talk about how you can dramatically improve your company's bottom line. Rick will share his thoughts on how to set realistic goals and achieve immediate, outstanding, measurable results. Profit improvement does not come naturally to most executives, who tend to be driven by their desire to improve profits through increased sales.  Richard A. Solon has more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and operations. Hired and trained by Harry E. F...

Leveraging LinkedIn & Social Selling to Grow Your Business

December 28, 2015 18:00 - 55 minutes - 49.8 MB

Dennis Brown will join us to talk about how we can leverage LinkedIn to grow our business and increase our sales. LinkedIn is a tremendously powerful tool for all business owners and sales professionals. Mastering it can mean the difference for you in your business. Not long after graduating from the University at Buffalo in 92’ with a Pre­Law degree, Dennis Brown started his career as an entrepreneur.  Since then  Mr. Brown built 3 multi million dollar businesses in 3 different industries. ...

Customer Service of Black Friday - Is There Any?

December 14, 2015 18:00 - 44 minutes - 40 MB

John Tschohl will join us to discuss the problems with customer service today in America and what small retailers can do about it. John Tschohl is an international service strategist and speaker. He is founder and president of the Service Quality Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Described by USA Today,Time and Entrepreneur magazines as a customer service guru, he has written several books on customer service including the new 10th edition of Achieving Excellence Through Customer Service. ...

What Are The Time Management And Productivity Secrets Of High Achievers?

November 23, 2015 18:00 - 48 minutes - 43.8 MB

NY Times best selling author, Kevin Kruse, interviewed high achievers--including Mark Cuban and other billionaires, Shannon Miller and other Olympians, straight A students and over 200 successful entrepreneurs--to discover their habits for productivity and defeating the feeling of being "overworked and overwhelmed." He'll join us to talk about what he learned and how we can adopt those ideas. Kevin Kruse is a New York Times bestselling author, an Inc 500 startup founder, and his newest book,...

SEO for Real People

November 09, 2015 18:00 - 34 minutes - 30.4 MB

SEO can be an intimidating topic and it doesn’t have to be! Most SEO people get it wrong - you don’t need to focus on keyword lists & random link building. Find out how to use SEO to not just get more traffic to your site - but how to use SEO to get more of your ideal clients knocking on your virtual door. No techie experience needed! Liz Lockard will join us to talk about this very important marketing topic. Liz is an analytics and conversion nut who loves helping small businesses get more ...

The 4 Greatest Business Secrets Ever

October 26, 2015 17:00 - 48 minutes - 43.9 MB

Attention Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and Sales professionals…  If you want to have more success than you’ve ever experienced in business, then you need to pay close attention to this interview with Rodney Hughes.  Rodney’s  going to share the #1 secret to positioning yourself for massive success in business, and he is also going to share some strategies that can help you dominate your market in less time!  Rodney is a best selling author, speaker, and sales and marketing expert focused...

Creating an Encore Business

October 12, 2015 17:00 - 52 minutes - 47.2 MB

We will be joined by Chuck Conrad of Szarka Financial. Chuck will provide an overview of the life cycle of business ownership, beginning with discussing the options of an encore business, whether a franchise, consulting, etc.  He'll share his thoughts on how to succeed in an endeavor like this and some of the key aspects to be sure to focus on. Chuck Conrad is a Senior Financial Planner with Szarka Financial, concentrating on transition planning, whether it results from the loss of a job, a ...

Develop a "Thought Train" to Create Your Most Effective Marketing Message

September 28, 2015 17:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

A ‘thought train’ is a process that follows a line of connecting thoughts or reasoning in your customers that takes a person from where they are mentally now to where you want them to be mentally after receiving your marketing messages. Kenneth Jennings joins us to explain this idea. Kenneth’s business sense and entrepreneurial passion began early – he started his first business at 13 years old selling garden seeds door-to-door. This adventure literally planted the seed that led him to start...

Essential Legal Steps to Setup Your New Small Business

September 14, 2015 17:00 - 56 minutes - 50.7 MB

LLC, incorporation, sole proprietor, trademark, copyright, and on and on. Navigating the legal landscape can feel overwhelming. Have no fear! We've got Elizabeth Potts Weinstein with us to cull through the maze and provide you with the information you need to make sure you are street legal. Elizabeth Potts Weinstein is a small business attorney, who helps entrepreneurs, artists, coaches, and consultants get the legal stuff out of their way so they can get back to helping their clients and ch...

The Power of Bench Strength for Business Growth

August 24, 2015 17:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Bench strength is something that can make or break an organization. It is worthwhile to make sure you have the right people in the right positions so everyone is maximizing their skills. Stacy Feiner, PsyD joins us to share her insights into this very important aspect of business growth. Dr. Stacy Feiner is an executive coach for the middle market, and the author of Talent Mindset: The Business Owner’s Guide to Building Bench Strength. Stacy brings psychological strategies to business owners...

Think Agile for Business Success

August 10, 2015 17:00 - 46 minutes - 41.7 MB

Flexibility is so important - being wedded to one idea is no longer possible as technological and market shifts happen seemingly overnight. Entrepreneurs can improve their flexible thinking and our guest Taffy Williams is going to talk with us about how. TAFFY WILLIAMS is the founder and president of Colonial Technology Development Company, which has helped launch a number of successful, entrepreneurial biotech, software, and pharmaceutical companies. He writes the popular “Startup Blog,” as...

How Managers Become Built To Lead

July 27, 2015 17:00 - 51 minutes - 46.2 MB

There are ways to build people up so they can succeed, and of course, ways to miss the boat entirely. On today's show David Long, the author of Built To Lead, joins us to share his thoughts on how we can make sure we grow managers successfully.  David is Founder/CEO of MyEmployees, a 25 year-old firm in the Top 1% Worldwide in the Employee Engagement and Recognition industry. His firm specializes in helping managers build stronger, more engaging relationships with their team members, while l...

How To Succeed in Sales

July 13, 2015 17:00 - 52 minutes - 47.5 MB

This is a replay of one of our first shows about sales. Please do not call in. Sales is critical to business success. Yep, that's right! You have to sell to stay in business. Let's explore some of the dos and don'ts of sales so you too can realize success as you define it. Today's show is sponsored by Expert Insights. Expert Insights contains 10 episodes from this show. We pulled some of the best content and most listened to shows and share them in the pages of this book. You'll find all kin...

Starting A Family Business

June 22, 2015 17:00 - 42 minutes - 37.8 MB

The next big thing is here: Family Business. Yeah, I know. It's old, but it's new. A whole new generation is thinking...hmmm...maybe working with my spouse, my sibling, my aging parents, my children is brilliant. Daphne Mallory will speak with us about the ins and outs of starting and growing family business. You'll leave with hope and encouragement to give it a try. Daphne Mallory, Esq. is an Entrepreneur Magazine Contributor, Huffington Post Contributor, media personality, and internationa...

Mastering The Shift - Sales Success In This New Economy

June 08, 2015 17:00 - 55 minutes - 49.8 MB

Nowadays… Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and Sales Professionals have to think about generating business, and go about generating business, differently.  You must shift your entire sales and marketing approach to be in alignment with what works in this new sales and marketing economy.  Rodney is going to share some tips on how you can make the mental shift that will get you the results you’re looking for out of your business, so you can start getting more results in less time! Rodney Hughes...

Message Clarity in 30 Seconds

May 25, 2015 17:00 - 46 minutes - 41.5 MB

Your 30 second commercial can mean the difference between growing your client base and struggling to do so. Teresa Maron joins us to talk about the 3 things you should communicate when meeting a potential client in person, on your business card, or your website. Teresa used her background and experience to become an independent writer/producer for Kultur International Films over 20 years ago. She was one of the first “best sellers” on Amazon, and has seen the art of content marketing explode...

Launching in the Canadian Marketplace

May 11, 2015 17:00 - 31 minutes - 27.6 MB

Canada offers a unique opportunity for American business looking to delve into a different but profitable market. Canadians have a strong need for American products, and they have the purchasing power to satisfy those needs—the after-tax middle-class incomes in Canada are higher than that of U.S. citizens. Steven would like to offer a few key logistical tips for American companies considering doing in business in Canada. Steven has founded, operated and grown the Canadian operations of direc...

How to Crowdfund Your Own Vocation

April 27, 2015 17:00 - 47 minutes - 42.1 MB

Thanks to crowdfunding a whole new level of startup publicity has opened up, and is paving the way for a total reinvention of the American economic system. Our guest, Austin Muhs shares how many of the new business models will change the emotional, economic, and vocational paradigms for corporations and small businesses alike.   In his early days Austin wanted to learn as much as he could about working life, which resulted in his working of over 30 jobs and starting 6 businesses. (all starte...

Top 5 Marketing Tips to Boost Your Sales Efforts This Year

April 13, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Marketing is critical to business success. And these days it can be confusing figuring out where to be, what to say, and how to get your message out effectively. Well, have no fear! Kerry Heaps of Strictly Marketing Magazine and Talk Radio will be with us to explore this topic. Kerry is the publisher of Strictly Marketing Magazine and the host of Strictly Marketing Talk Radio.  Both media outlets are dedicated to providing excellent marketing advice from professionals nationwide.  Kerry’s pa...

From Poor Posture to Shark Tank - One Entrepreneur's Story

March 23, 2015 17:00 - 51 minutes - 46.6 MB

In 2006, Matt Franklin quit his day job doing marketing for a high-tech company and started his own video production company, that he still manages today, specializing in the creation of sales, marketing and training videos for tech companies. Matt is also an inventor. His most notable product, PostureNOW, was a collaborative effort between him and a friend, both of whom were suffering from poor posture that resulted from long days hunched over a computer. That product led them to a Shark Tan...

The Myth of Employee Burnout

February 23, 2015 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Burnout (lack of motivation/engagement) is a very real thing, but the reasons it happens often escape people, which is why we see the cycle repeat itself over and over again. An employee starts a job enthused, engaged and motivated, then somewhere along the line they become unproductive and show a lack of initiative.  One of the main reasons this happens (which few people admit) is due to the environment created by a leader.  The trick is for each leader to look in the mirror to determine the...

Knowing Your Numbers

February 09, 2015 18:00 - 48 minutes - 43.2 MB

Dawn Fotopulos is passionate about equipping and empowering small business owners to take an honest, hard look at their company's financial health, and then equipping them to reach a state of financial stability. She joins us to discuss how small business owners can take back control over the financial health and future of their business. Dawn Fotopulos is the associate professor of business at The King’s College and the founder of BestSmallBizHelp.com, an award-winning blog dedicated to hel...

Soft Skills for Hard Times

January 26, 2015 18:00 - 44 minutes - 39.9 MB

How can you be sure of a secure future when the economy is struggling and life is changing faster than ever? A key to success is developing “soft skills”, or transferable skills which you can apply to many different situations. Barry Demp joins us to talk about this important topic. Barry has worked with over 1,000 individuals as a business and executive coach. Based in Troy, Michigan, he has earned the distinction of Master Certified Coach from the International Coach Federation. In 2012, he...

3 Pillars of a Successful Book Launch

January 12, 2015 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Thinking about writing a book? Getting ready to publish your book? Suzanne Strisower provides the do’s, don’ts, pitfalls and strategies every author should know about the promotion and sales channels for your books. Learn a systematic way to use the “3 Pillars of a Successful Book Launch”.  Suzanne Strisower is a certified life and career coach, the author of three books including the award-winning life purpose workbook, 111 Inspirational Life Purpose Quotes and Exercises to Find Your Purpos...

Kickstart Your Idea Funding

December 29, 2014 18:00 - 44 minutes - 39.9 MB

Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform that has funneled over a billion dollars to people who want to make their dreams a reality. I'll tell your listeners how to maximize their chances to secure funding. My guest, Rob Gramer, joins us to talk about how you can harness the power of Kickstarter to fund YOUR ideas. For the last 25 years, Rob Gramer has worked on building and selling his ideas. As an engineer, he designed and built jet engines. While working at a patent law firm he learned the ...

The Art of War for Small Biz

December 08, 2014 18:00 - 59 minutes - 53.9 MB

Competing for customers, market share, and talent against bigger, stronger, and more widely known companies can feel like an endless, grueling battle. With lean budgets and limited re­sources, how can a tiny startup or modest enterprise overtake the mighty giants in any industry? Becky Sheetz-Runkle joins us to discuss this very topic. BECKY SHEETZ-RUNKLE is a strategic marketing and communications consultant, a profes­sional speaker, and a Jujitsu instructor. She has written numerous articl...

Are Visibility Blocks Stopping Your Messages From Getting Out?

November 24, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

One of the fastest ways for you to reach more people, so you can serve more people, is to get your message out far and wide.  We all know that using different media to teach and market is an awesome way for our ideal clients to find us. Yet, we put off actions that we know will produce results for our business.  Why is that??  Secret: Many of us have a sneaky gremlin or two that keeps us from really being all we can be.  Our guest today, Stephanie Calahan, calls them Visibility Blocks and the...

Secrets of Peak Productivity

November 10, 2014 18:00 - 58 minutes - 52.8 MB

Overwhelmed by endless to-do lists? Drowning in floods of email? Stressed out by the pressure to do more with less, and do it faster? For more and more people in our constantly-connected, fiercely competitive world, the answers are: YES, YES, and HELP!                                                                            Certified Professional Organizer (CPO®) Tamara Myles has developed a system that makes increasing personal productivity at work—and beyond—within easy reach of everyone...

Techniques For Networking Success

October 27, 2014 17:00 - 58 minutes - 52.9 MB

Tony Stastny joins us today to talk about networking. This is one of the most valuable activities in business and there really is a right way to do it. Tony is Founder and President of The Next Level Workshop and Area Director of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization.  Tony is recognized for his ability of bringing people together to create a sense of community. His highly energetic and enthusiastic motivational style assures he effectively teaches business owners how to ...

But Are You Making Money?

October 13, 2014 17:00 - 59 minutes - 53.9 MB

It’s an absolute epidemic. Ask anyone how they are these days and the response inevitably comes back as “Busy, just really, busy.” If you know anyone who is chronically busy, day in and day out, no matter the season and always behind and overwhelmed, it’s a sure sign that they’re clueless in the productivity department. My guest Marley Majcher will share her ideas on how we can make sure we are being productive AND making money!  Marley Majcher was living her dream, running her own business ...

Business Techniques for Growth

September 22, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Join me and my guest, Tom Gray, for an engaging conversation about tips and techniques that will help you grow your business. Tom will share information from his book Business Techniques for Growth. Tom Gray helps small business owners save and grow their companies, from planning and financing to marketing, managing people, and operations improvement. He is a management consultant, MBA Professor, and author with several credentials: Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP), Certified Business ...

The Executive Checklist

September 08, 2014 17:00 - 39 minutes - 8.87 MB

Whether you’re creating a to-do list for grocery shopping or a doctor checking off procedural items before a surgery, we all make lists. In THE EXECUTIVE CHECKLIST: A Guide for Setting Direction and Managing Change, James M. Kerr gives examples of new organizational concepts being implemented in businesses today and how it’s helping them to be better and stay better. Jim will be joining us to talk about some of the best techniques and tips for accomplishing our to-dos.  James Kerr is a manag...

Clarity of Course Sales Strategies

August 25, 2014 17:00 - 36 minutes - 8.04 MB

Is sales something you struggle with? Challenged with creating a system that works for your business? Join me for a discussion about sales strategies that work. Former Advertising sales director and sales strategist and professional voice talent, Shann Vander Leek will be interviewing me about sales and my new digital sales training program. Bring your questions to this discussion about a critical small business topic.  Today’s sponsor is Audible.com, a leading provider of spoken audio ent...

Leading With Your Legacy In Mind

August 11, 2014 17:00 - 57 minutes - 13 MB

Whether you're approaching graduation, blossoming at the peak of your career, or even thinking about retirement, legacy is something that can be established at any age. In Leading with Your Legacy in Mind: Building Lasting Value in Business and in Life (McGraw-Hill, March, 2014), business coach and psychologist Andrew Thorn shows us how to use and manage our time to our advantage. He will join us to discuss this important topic. Dr. Andrew Thorn provides behavioral based leadership strategie...

You're Missing 99% of Your Market! Here's How You Reach It Right Now!

July 28, 2014 17:00 - 50 minutes - 11.2 MB

Today we will explore the single most overlooked audience in EVERYBODY'S marketplace! And when you realize how and why you have been overlooking this 99% of your market, you will never do lead generation, sales or marketing the same way again! Lead Generation Expert Erik Luhrs is known as “The Bruce Lee of Sales.” The creator of The GURUS Selling System, Erik is also the author of the book BE DO SALE. Today's show is sponsored by Empower Excellence and Shann Vander Leek. EMPOWER Excellence o...

Debunking the Myths About Public Speaking

July 14, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 14.8 MB

Change of plan due to a family emergency for my scheduled guest. I am thrilled be able to bring you Debbie Fay of bespeak presentation solutions. Throughout her career as an instructor for Wang Labs, to her years of teaching business school students, to directing hundreds of presenters of all ages, Debbie Fay has excelled at seeing her student's/client's abilities and possibilities and helping them see and reach it themselves.  As a public speaking coach she has a proven track record of tur...

The Growing Trend of Flexible Workplaces – Benefits & Challenges

June 23, 2014 17:00 - 51 minutes - 11.6 MB

Sande Golgart will discuss the growing trend of businesses and entrepreneurs using flexible workspace options instead of investing in real estate. He will discuss the benefits and challenges of employees working remotely, and solutions for businesses that want to implement flex work options. In the role of Regional Vice President, Sande Golgart oversees all strategic and operational aspects for nearly 90 Regus business centers throughout the western United States.  Prior to his current role,...

Marketing Simplified

June 09, 2014 17:00 - 56 minutes - 12.6 MB

To be a profitable magnetic marketer - spending lots of money, doing every marketing strategy is just too overwhelming-- you need to leverage your strengths and focus on just 1 main strategy.  This will leave you doing LESS marketing and MAKE More money.  Ivana Taylor is the publisher of DIYMarketers.com – an online marketing publication that provides marketing advice and short cuts for CEOs with no marketing department.    She is the DIY Marketing expert and book editor for Small Business T...

Go For No! Get More Yeses By Hearing More Nos

May 27, 2014 17:00 - 52 minutes - 11.9 MB

For many business owners and salespeople, the feelings of failure and rejection that come from hearing "no" often spell the difference between success and failure. But what if you could make a simple but radical change in thought; achieving your goals by simply hearing NO more often? Well, you can!  “Go for No!” co-author Andrea Waltz will be sharing her ideas and philosophies about how to reprogram the way you think about "NO" and sell more with less stress and more fun in your business! An...

Five Principals to Ultimate Influence

May 12, 2014 18:30 - 1 hour - 14.2 MB

In this chat, Bob Burg, best-known as coauthor of the international bestseller, The Go-Giver shows us how to take our influence to an entirely new level utilizing his: Five Principles of Ultimate Influence Control your own emotionsUnderstand the clash of belief systemsAcknowledge their egoSet the proper frameCommunicate with tact and empathy The technical skills of any profession are vitally important. Without them, you’re not even in the game. However, even with them, you’re only in the gam...

5 Principals of Ultimate Influence

May 12, 2014 17:00 - 4 minutes - 717 KB

In this chat, Bob Burg, best-known as coauthor of the international bestseller, The Go-Giver shows us how to take our influence to an entirely new level utilizing his: Five Principles of Ultimate Influence Control your own emotionsUnderstand the clash of belief systemsAcknowledge their egoSet the proper frameCommunicate with tact and empathy The technical skills of any profession are vitally important. Without them, you’re not even in the game. However, even with them, you’re only in the gam...

The Secret To Outrageous Results

April 28, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

Throw away the ordinary self-help books, seminars, and workshops. Instead, join me for a dynamic discussion with Dan Waldschmidt. We'll talk about the four characteristics of outrageously successful people. Get EDGY with us! Dan Waldschmidt is an international business strategist, speaker, author, and extreme athlete. His consulting firm solves complex marketing and business strategy problems for savvy companies all over the world. Dow Jones calls his Edgy Conversations blog one of the top s...