A Come From Away Star Nick "Kevin" Duckart

Always open to new, full or part-time, opportunities as personal circumstances evolve, Simon Temple-Bennett currently runs a PR, communications, and business support consultancy as well as a multi-award winning five-star country house hotel in England which includes an academy delivering training and coaching for young people seeking a future in the hospitality industry. He's written two highly acclaimed books about life in hospitality and has used these alongside social media, blogging, and PR to create a multi-faceted approach to marketing his business.

Nick Duckart is an actor, singer, and voiceover artist living in New York City. Originally from Hialeah, Florida, Nick has performed on stages all over the United States and network television and national commercials.

Megan Steckly is a globally-minded strategist with a successful track record in executive leadership, account management, business planning, and fundraising. She has experience in private and non-profit sectors in short and long-term strategic planning, internal and cross-functional communications, account management, business development, and marketing.

In this episode, Dayna talks with Simon Temple-Bennett about why you must have a compelling story no matter what you do. Page Grossman explains why it's essential that you fill out your census information. Nick Duckart talks about why COVID has been an excellent opportunity to spend time with his wife after being on Broadway tours and how much rehearsal will go into getting his show back on Broadway. Dayna talks to Megan Steckly of Comp-U-Dopt about recycling older laptops from businesses and get them to school kids. Dayna also plays an interview with Earl Slick as he shares his experience playing with John Lennon.

 

"It doesn't matter whether you run a hotel or whether you sell nuts and bolts, or whether you sell salad in a bag or whatever you do. Everything that happens in your business is all about the story. – Simon Temple-Bennett

 

"If you can create a story that brings your customer into the story, well, then you are touching on their passions. And if you touch on somebody's passion, they'll follow you anywhere."- Dayna Steele

 

"46% of low-income families still don't have access to a computer at home in Houston. That means like a hundred thousand families nationally. That means 12 to 13 million families still don't have access to a computer at home." –  Megan Steckly

 

This week on Rock Star Principles:

Why Simon Temple-Bennett decided to buy a castle in Northern England What Simon has learned from running a castle What happens when your story impacts someone's passion How you can submit your census information The impact COVID had on Broadway How Comp-U-Dopt recycles older laptops from businesses and gets them to schoolkids Earl Slick's experience recording with John Lennon and Yoko Ono

Mentioned Resources:

Website: Stay in a Castle Book: Undressed for Dinner, by Simon Temple-Bennett Book: Stop for Breakfast, by Simon Temple-Bennett Website: 2020 Census Website: Esigns.com Website: WCD Speakers Come From Away, the Musical Take Me to The World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration Website: Comp-U-Dopt

Connect with Today's Guests:

Simon Temple-Bennett's Website Nick Duckart’s Website Connect with Megan Steckly on LinkedIn

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