Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leaders
209 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Conversations are behind the biggest business results.
Conversations help form the best business relationships.
Everything starts with conversations.
Sales trainer Wendy Harris is “Making Conversations Count” each week on her award-nominated podcast (2022 British Podcast Awards 'Bullseye' nominee!)
Wendy’s helping you benefit from honest, relatable conversations with business leaders and entrepreneurs - it's the ultimate 'how to' podcast. Sales, marketing, customer profiling and identifying your USP - you name it, it's all here.
Wendy has passion for everything to do with conversations and understands the value of sharing these podcast conversations, with a goal of encouraging YOU to build your own valuable relationships.
Listen now, and one of these conversations could just change your life.
Your host, Wendy Harris is founder of Making Conversations Count a sales training business, and is an expert in her field of opening conversations to lead to sales in business.
She is also the best selling author of "Making Conversations Count", available at Amazon!
Google “Making Conversations Count” to learn more about this podcast, and about what Wendy does to teach people the art of conversations with her business Making Conversations Count.
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Carrying On The Conversation about using lazy marketing
February 20, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 12.8 MBCarrying On The Conversation about using lazy marketing with Al Tepper (Low on data? Listen to a lower quality version here) Carrying on the conversation is important, especially when it comes to trench leadership. In this bonus episode, Wendy Harris and producer Neal Veglio chat about the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" with Al Tepper. They break it down and discuss some of the key 'takeaways' contained within the conversation. Al talked about how most small (a...
070: Using lazy marketing to skyrocket your business!
February 17, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 44.7 MBUsing lazy marketing to skyrocket your business We're Making Conversations about lazy marketing Count! "What happens if you could have a strategy created by you internally? Well then, there's no bias, there's no risk is there, because it's your strategy, not been built by anyone with a vested interest..." Al Tepper, Making Conversations Count (February 2022) You're a small business or company and you want to do marketing but don't know how. You've been told by agencies that in ...
Carrying On The Conversation about trench leadership
February 13, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 12.5 MBCarrying On The Conversation about trench leadership with Simon Kardynal (Low on data? Listen to a lower quality version here) Carrying on the conversation is important, especially when it comes to trench leadership. In this bonus episode, Wendy Harris and producer Neal Veglio chat about the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" with Simon Kardynal. They break it down and discuss some of the key 'takeaways' contained within the conversation. Simon shared his insights ...
069: Trench leadership and how the modern internet connected age has changed how we talk to our troops!
February 10, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBTrench leadership and how the modern internet connected age has changed how we talk to our troops! We're Making Conversations about being in the trenches Count! "Just because you handled something one way with a particular person, one time, doesn't mean that it's going to work the next time.." Simon Kardynal, Making Conversations Count (February 2022) In the latest episode of "Making Conversations Count," leadership expert Simon Kardynal joins us to discuss trench leadership and how ...
068: Using Linkedin and the rest of your digital toolbox the RIGHT way!
February 03, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBUsing Linkedin and the rest of your digital toolbox the RIGHT way! We're Making Conversations about your digital toolbox Count! "The truth is some platforms are gonna work better for you than others..." Lorraine Ball, Making Conversations Count (February 2022) Are you running your digital toolkit effectively? Do you even know what that is? When you're working with clients, and building relationships, you'll probably need a good digital toolkit in order to be efficient. As a h...
067: Using sales hypnosis and helping customers feel good when going through your sales process
January 27, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 34.4 MBUsing sales hypnosis and helping customers feel good when going through your sales process We're Making Conversations about sales hypnosis Count! "(As a sales person) you've got to be over and above, more helpful, more encouraging, more for the customer, more for the client, than anyone else they get to meet in their life..." Gary Outrageous, Making Conversations Count (January 2022) As a highly experienced telemarketing trainer and expert, host Wendy Harris was all fired up by the oppor...
066: Change your funnel into a bucket to increase sales conversions and boost your business every day | Making Conversations about buckets Count!
January 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBChange your funnel into a bucket to increase sales conversions and boost your business every day! We're Making Conversations about buckets Count! "The journey is much more about the buyer now, than it is about the brand owner..." Barnaby Wynter, Making Conversations Count (January 2022) This episode is all about using buckets for sales conversions – what they are, how to measure them and how to increase their effectiveness. We chat with Barnaby Wynter about the advantages of using a bu...
065: Menopause for men AND women in the workplace AND how it affects the home
January 13, 2022 07:32 - 35 minutes - 33.6 MBMenopause for men AND women as well as how it impacts both? We're Making Conversations about menopause in the workplace Count! "The younger generations coming through will be more open to hearing and talking about this. They'll be better educated than we are..." Bev Thorogood, Making Conversations Count (January 2022) This episode of "Making Conversations Count" is creating awareness of menopause for men and the impact they feel from it too. Men also experience the journey alongside th...
064: What's in a name? Diversity and inclusion to avoid workplace bias
January 06, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 32.6 MBWhat's in a name? Diversity and inclusion to avoid workplace bias. We're Making Conversations about inclusion Count! "If you are making a judgment just based on my name, then that's a problem more about you than me. That's not my issue or my burden to carry....." Sope Agbelusi, Making Conversations Count (January 2022) We're Making Conversations about inclusion Count! "If you are making a judgment just based on my name, then that's a problem more about you than me. That's not my is...
063: Using social media for professional networking! We're Making Conversations about savvy socials Count!
December 30, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.8 MBAre you using your social media as an effective networking and marketing tool? We're Making Conversations about savvy socials Count! "They're almost not using it right then (social media) if they feel they need to take a break. Something's not aligned...." Get Savvy Club, Making Conversations Count (December 2021) How are you doing with your social media? Are you generating new business or at least adding to your lead generation pipeline? Get Savvy Club was founded by Anna Geary & An...
062: Wendy's getting dead honest about her podcast! We're Making Conversations about honesty Count!
December 23, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 27 MBA powerful conversation between an award-winning podcaster and a number one podcaster! We're Making Conversations about honesty Count! "Actually I don't think I could do this if I was any younger. I wouldn't have the experience, I wouldn't have the perspective, I wouldn't have the confidence to be as vulnerable with the conversations that I am......" Georgie Vestey, Making Conversations Count (December 2021) (Hard of hearing? You can 'read' the episode here. Strapped for data? You can ...
061: How a mountaineer found the secrets to business success on Everest. We're Making Conversations about mountaineering Count!
December 16, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 29.2 MBHow one woman found the secrets to business success while mountaineering on Everest! We're Making Conversations about mountaineering Count! "Winners never quit is a terrible maxim. You should absolutely quit in all sorts of situations......" Cathy O'Dowd, Making Conversations Count (December 2021) (Hard of hearing? You can 'read' the episode here. Strapped for data? You can hear a lower-bandwidth version of the episode here.) The team behind "Making Conversations Count" always like to...
060: Googled "best online courses websites"? Stop! Course marketing expert says there's an easier way! We're Making Conversations about online courses Count!
December 09, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBBeen Googling "best online courses websites"? Stop! You don't need one. Course marketing expert says there's an easier way! We're Making Conversations about online courses Count! "A lot of the people again, they watched too much of this 'business porn' and they just think courses are the best thing ever and it's the next thing and I want to make one......" Tom Libelt, Making Conversations Count (December 2021) (Hard of hearing? You can 'read' the episode here. Strapped for data? You ca...
059: The ingredients for a successful business using a chocolate base. We're Making Conversations about young entrepreneurs Count!
December 02, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBThe ingredients for a successful business using a chocolate base We're Making Conversations about young entrepreneurs Count! With Louis Barnett. "There are two categories of people that are involved in sustainability: those that really care or those that want to be seen to care....." Louis Barnett, Making Conversations Count (December 2021) (Strapped for data? You can hear a lower-bandwidth version of the episode here) Choclopreneur Louis Barnett founder of Chokolit - and developer...
058: Mental wealth, and grafting hard to ask better questions of ourselves. We're Making Conversations about mental wealth Count!
November 25, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 29.3 MBMaking Conversations about mental wealth Count! How fit for purpose are YOU? Have you made the necessary transitions to preserve your mental wealth? "Asking for help is NOT a weakness. We cannot do this thing called life, in isolation, on our own...." Mke Pagan, Making Conversations Count (November 2021) Transitioning In this episode of the Making Conversations Count podcast, Mike Pagan - author of "Stop Faffing About" - talks to us all about the importance of investing in the necessary ...
057: Giving resilience its real meaning - finding the positives in 'hell'. We're Making Conversations about resilience Count!
November 18, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 29.3 MBGiving resilience its real meaning - finding the positives in 'hell'. In this powerful episode of "Making Conversations Count" we're talking about what is the real meaning of the word 'resilience'. "Despite the disabilities, the life-changing injuries, et cetera... it's still one of the best things ever to happen to me in my life because of the difference I've been able make to others...." Roger Cheetham, Making Conversations Count (November 2021) Surviving the unsurvivable As an ...
056: Why you should be using video for your business marketing! Making Conversations about video Count
November 11, 2021 00:30 - 44 minutes - 42 MBWhy you should be using video for your business marketing - Making Conversations about video Count! This episode of "Making Conversations Count" is all about the importance of using video in your inbound marketing. "People ignore emails. People don't pick up the phone. ..." (Hear Simon's solution for this at 23 minutes into the episode) - Simon Banks, Making Conversations Count (November 2021) There's a video! And THERE'S a video! And a video. And a video.... Actually, no, there's...
055: How to retire early, how to read a book every day, and how to set your goals with formulas and 'Richuals'. Making Conversations about taking action Count
November 04, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBMaking Conversations About Taking Action Count! It's lights, camera, ActionCOACH! "Ultimately, when you wanna leave a legacy, you've got to look at three main aspects..." (Hear what they are at 14 minutes into the episode) - Brad Sugars, Making Conversations Count (November 2021) It's quite common knowledge that business owners often make business mistakes. Sometimes they're very obvious and other times they're easy-to-miss business mistakes. One such business mistake that's...
054: Find out how to maximise your reach on social media and stop scrolling | Making Conversations about social media scrolling Count!
October 27, 2021 23:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBMaking Conversations About Social Media Scrolling Count! "It's the willingness to take constructive criticism..." - Rob Illidge, Making Conversations Count (October 2021) "We don't deliver social - we define it." This was the brand message that Rob Illidge was pushing out that led to Wendy Harris - the conversation Queen - wanting to have him on this podcast. As a highly experienced telemarketing trainer and expert in using conversations for sales, Wendy is only too aware of th...
053: How to improve your sales processes and business conversations - Making Conversations about processes Count.
October 20, 2021 23:30 - 47 minutes - 44.7 MBMaking Conversations About Processes Count! "Processes help us scale..." - Jon Ferrara, Making Conversations Count (October 2021) How are you building your brand? Hopefully you're using conversations? I mean, we all have business conversations but where do you keep track of them? You're probably having conversations across email, social and even through Google, using either Google My Business or your website. There's only so many our own brains can store before it gets all-a...
052: Investing with your head not your heart - Making Conversations about investing Count!
October 13, 2021 23:30 - 28 minutes - 27.3 MBMaking Conversations About Investing Count! In this episode investment expert Andrew Stotz - who's just "the worst" (not really, you'll have to listen to find out what we did there!) - has a conversation that counts with Wendy all about the financials in business. We learn all about how investing with your head instead of your heart is beneficial. Andrew explains how important it is to think carefully about employee incentive schemes, and KPIs - or key performance indicators. And...
051: Are You Engineering Your Marketing Or Just Wasting Money On It? How to figure out your marketing so it works (and why it might not be!)
October 06, 2021 23:30 - 35 minutes - 33 MBMaking Conversations About Engineering Count! "Your marketing needs to reduce the perceived risk at every stage of their buying decision...' - Ros Conkie, Making Conversations Count, October 2021. Marketing strategies are always changing, and new distracting tools are always surfacing to distract us! With marketing always evolving it's important to always revisit your own marketing strategies and tactics to match your marketing goals. To many of us, when we think of market...
050 Get your team laughing all the way to the bank! A 'laughter Yogi' talks us through the value of encouraging laughter in everyday life and business!
September 29, 2021 23:30 - 25 minutes - 24.4 MBMaking Conversations About Laughter Count! Listen to the end of the episode for Pete's extra special birthday offer You'll need to email Wendy with the code! "By having a laughter session you can actually zone out for ten or fifteen minutes...' - Pete Cann, Making Conversations Count (special birthday episode), September 2021. Reasons to be cheerful, part two! In this episode of the "Making Conversations Count" podcast, it's host Wendy Harris' birthday! It's been a bi...
049: The secret to controlling your energy and how to seize the day! We're making conversations about motivation count!
September 22, 2021 20:07 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBMaking Conversations About Motivation Count! Larry's free motivating success tips available in the show notes. Scroll down to grab it! "What you put out there is generally what you receive so if you're a negative nancy.... it's kinda like Sweet Georgia Brown - 'ain't nobody got time for that!'..." - Larry Long Jr, Making Conversations Count, September 2021. Imagine you are the most knowledgeable person in the world when it comes to motivation. You have motivation to spare...
048 How to network in 2021! We're making conversations about networking count!
September 15, 2021 23:30 - 31 minutes - 30 MBMaking Conversations About Networking Count! "We don't pass business cards at our meetings, we don't allow it. But business is constantly happening because people like each other..." - Joe Chatham, Making Conversations Count, September 2021. If there's one thing we've all had to learn to do in the past year, it's how to overcome that awkwardness while networking over a screen. It's not as easy as some might think, to build a reputation with relationship marketing. Yet, if a...
047 Should you avoid using too much jargon in your business conversations? We're making conversations about jargon count!
September 08, 2021 23:30 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MBMaking Conversations About Jargon Count! "If I'm trying to explain that, then it's up to me to try and explain it in as simplistic a language as possible..." - Ann Page, Making Conversations Count, September 2021. When you're making conversations with your customers, are you doing so using jargon they're probably not going to understand? Most of us are probably guilty of assuming our customers know what we're talking about when we use acronyms. After all, they must have don...
046 Adding the human to a digital sales world! Social selling is more than just selling via social media! We're making conversations about social selling count!
September 02, 2021 05:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBMaking Conversations About Social Selling Count "You need to know who you're speaking to...so much has changed in terms of the customer journey..." - Sudhir Kumar, Making Conversations Count, September 2021. When you think about the term social selling, you'd be forgiven for thinking, "oh, that thing people do on Linkedin." This episode's guest puts forward a valid argument for thinking beyond the obligatory posts on social media. In this episode Wendy talks with Sudhir Kumar wh...
045 How do you get attention and stop the scroll? A good question. Let's ask the masters of marketing! We're making conversations about advertising count!
August 25, 2021 23:30 - 30 minutes - 29.1 MBMaking Conversations About advertising Count "We in the past have made the mistake of not having those conversations to really understand what the customer wants..." - Dan Knowlton, Making Conversations Count, August 2021. If you've been anywhere near Linkedin in the past year, you'll no doubt have seen the fun content that Dan Knowlton has been responsible for. Dan's also a massive star on Twitter. Have you seen the funny duo who have worn wigs and parodied classic ads ...
044 Your ego has read all the same books. We're making conversations about ego count
August 18, 2021 20:26 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBMaking Conversations About ego Count "It's more our understanding of what's going on, than trying to fight it, or bypass it." - Rob Begg, Making Conversations Count, August 2021. Admit it, you've said, "I'm not good enough", more than once right? Self-belief is one of our biggest challenges in business, and you can read more about it in Wendy's best selling book, which you can order here. It can take many guises -imposter syndrome... self limiting beliefs. Whatever it sounds lik...
043 Toxic relationships aren't just endured by teenagers. We're making conversations about relationships count!
August 11, 2021 20:42 - 30 minutes - 28 MBMaking Conversations About relationships Count There's nothing quite as exciting as having a conversation with a TEDx speaker! And this episode features a really impactful one! Have you heard of 'elegant assertiveness'? It can be taught to help break free from toxic relationships. In this episode, 'life liberator' Ruth Driscoll speaks about how using a dialogue framework can build confidence and start to erode the controlling behaviour we may find ourselves falling foul of. There's...
043 Toxic relationships aren't just endured by teenagers. We're making conversations about relationships count!
August 11, 2021 20:42 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MBMaking Conversations About relationships Count There's nothing quite as exciting as having a conversation with a TEDx speaker! And this episode features a really impactful one! Have you heard of 'elegant assertiveness'? It can be taught to help break free from toxic relationships. In this episode, 'life liberator' Ruth Driscoll speaks about how using a dialogue framework can build confidence and start to erode the controlling behaviour we may find ourselves falling foul of. There's...
042 Sell me this pen. But not by cold DM. We're making conversations about social selling on Linkedin the CORRECT way count!
August 04, 2021 23:30 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBMaking conversations about social selling count! Are you on Linkedin? We're guessing you've probably had at least one person send you a DM out of the blue, trying to sell you something. It's really common, even though it's well known that sending a cold pitch DM doesn't work with the majority of people. In this episode, 'Conversations Queen' Wendy Harris is joined by her 'Twin' from the USA, Brynne Tillman, who got our Wendywoo's attention with her strapline: "converting connec...
042 Sell me this pen. But not by cold DM. Business leads on Linkedin the correct way! We're making conversations about social selling the CORRECT way count!
August 04, 2021 23:30 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBMaking conversations about social selling count! Are you hoping to generate business leads on Linkedin? There's a correct way, and a wrong way of doing it! We're guessing you've probably had at least one person send you a DM out of the blue, trying to sell you something. It's really common, even though it's well known that sending a cold pitch DM doesn't work with the majority of people. In this episode, 'Conversations Queen' Wendy Harris is joined by her 'Twin' from the USA, B...
041 Look into my eyes! From working men's clubs to the world stage - author and hypnotist shares one of the many conversations that counted for him
July 28, 2021 17:03 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBMaking conversations about hypnosis count! Look into my eyes! You will feel very sleepy! You guessed it, we're having one of our many conversations that count with hypnosis star Jonathan Chase. Our conversations Queen Wendy Harris really enjoyed this conversation. Jonathan's not your typical podcast interview guest. He shares with us his journey starting out in the working men's clubs with his stage act. He talks about how he identified a reality where he could use his skills...
040 Do you remember your favourite teacher? The troll-slayer is with us making conversations about vocation count!
July 21, 2021 23:30 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBMaking conversations about pricing count! "We remember our favourite teacher, and we remember the one we absolutely hated. But the middle ones were just 'there'!"- Stella Da Silva, Making Conversations Count, July 2021. We can all conjure up in our minds the teacher who made a difference for us at school. They were our best friend. They encouraged us. But ultimately we had the utmost respect for them. When we are inspired we are driven to always do better and that's exactly what ...
039 Can you hear the sound of my "lovely voice"? Do I sound like a monster? We're making conversations about voice over count!
July 14, 2021 15:26 - 37 minutes - 35 MBMaking conversations about pricing count! "They wanted their staff to understand instruction, but not be.... if you like, talked at....." - Jennie Eriksen, Making Conversations Count, July 2021. This episode's guest has been both a successful magazine owner for local businesses, as well as a voice over artist, specialising in shaping e-learning. Using our voice is a powerful tool that can convey many emotions and Jennie Eriksen compels people to listen and engage with hers. She helps...
038 Want some genius sales and pricing advice? Listen to this episode. We're making conversations about pricing count!
July 07, 2021 17:31 - 33 minutes - 31.9 MBMaking conversations about pricing count! "What I do is I try to show people how to create the perfect win-win! One of the big frustrations with small businesses is the amount of time they spend in meetings that don't convert to new business...." - Ian Genius, Making Conversations Count, July 2021. Pricing a solution can be really tricky to quantify and often leaves the seller worrying no one is ever going to buy something at such a cost. Thankfully, you're about to get a total change ...
037 Don't 'pneumonia' about your working hours, unless you're willing to talk work life balance. We're making conversations about family count!
July 01, 2021 05:20 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBMaking conversations about family count! "It's very much a mindset shift that sometimes required. And then it just clears the mental fog. And then people are in a position to say, 'right, okay, let's interrogate every aspect of the business. We don't care how it makes us look let's see what we need to do and turn over every stone to find how we can improve things and how we can reduce costs without cutting into the muscle and flesh of the business.' But also how can we take opportu...
036 Boccia lookin' at? A paralympian talks us through his fascinating story as we're making conversations about independence count!
June 23, 2021 22:31 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBMaking conversations about independence count! David Smith is a wheelchair inspiration, MBE and world champion at Boccia. What's Boccia? Good question! Wendy had exactly the same one! The activity was put on the map by David's unyielding training and attitude towards a sport he loves. As a result, he's ready to forgive anyone who has to Google it! In this episode we are going on a journey together to see the world through 'Smithy's eyes. From his encouragement at Treloar's (https...
035 Are you using three different brand 'voices' in your marketing efforts? We're making conversations about branding count!
June 16, 2021 18:14 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBMaking conversations about branding count Branding should be who you are, how you dress and how you communicate. Yet, often design can be fractured and the impact is lost. That's why we invited Marina Hauer to talk to us about how important it is to be well dressed, know who you are and be in alignment with what you say in all places. Knowing that we humans want to be part of a tribe yet also strive to be individual it can be a fine balancing act. Through the conversations Marina h...
034 Do you 'Primark' your compliments? Do you adequately reframe? Are you being kind to yourself? We're making conversations about leadership count!
June 09, 2021 22:37 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBMaking conversations about leadership count If you don't believe in yourself how do you expect others to? This was a question and topic that surfaced during this powerful and insightful conversation with Kim-Adele Platts. Kim is a business partner of previous guest Nat Schooler who you may remember from the recent special episode where he interviewed Wendy! Among her many interesting takes, she suggests that being a leader does not come from having a degree. True leadership comes ...
033 Everyone has at least one book in them. Have you started yours yet? Maybe you need to listen to this episode, as we're making conversations about self-publishing count!
June 02, 2021 22:37 - 37 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode we're making conversations about self-publishing count. Do you reckon you've got a book in you? This episode's guest makes it her job to literally coax your book out of you. There are so many benefits to having your own book out there. There are far too many to list here, but if you listen to this episode, you'll quickly realise you need to get in touch with Ann Hobbs from Forward Thinking Publishing. She's helped many people transition from busy business owners to...
Making conversations about self-publishing count: Ann Hobbs is the guest this Thursday
May 31, 2021 08:47 - 28 seconds - 442 KBWe're making conversations about self-publishing count, with Ann Hobbs. What Ann doesn't know about writing books and publishing would probably fit onto one of those tiny plastic book marker page clips. On Thursday's new episode, she'll take us on her journey, and share with us her insights into how she's managed to make a business out of writing and releasing books. Make sure you follow the show via your favourite app so you don't miss it!
032 Are you giving enough in your business? In this episode we talk B1G1. We're making conversations about giving count!
May 26, 2021 22:24 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode we're making conversations about giving count. When was the last time you gave, freely? Not for tax reasons. And not because you felt awkward at a raffle. We could all always do more, This episode's all about giving back. Masami Sato is an incredibly inspirational woman. Having moved on from a career in the catering industry, she's gone on to set up one of the most highly respected and valuable initiatives in global business, B1G1. Hey, quick question for you! ...
031 Is the USP of your business in the picture? Evading the 'so what' reaction to your offerings. We're making conversations about visual branding count!
May 19, 2021 15:09 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode we're making conversations about visual branding count. Be honest, when you buy stuff online, how much of your decision is based on the pretty pictures? Visual imagery and video can play a huge part in marketing a business. That said, it's easy to choose the wrong thing to put in focus. And that's when the 'so what' factor can creep in. Videographer, film maker and advertising guru Paul Furlong has had a fascination for film and creating story boards since he was a s...
031 Is the USP of your business in the picture? Evading the 'so what' reaction to your offerings. In this podcast episode, we're making conversations about the art of visual branding count!
May 19, 2021 15:09 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode we're making conversations about visual branding count. Be honest, when you buy stuff online, how much of your decision is based on the pretty pictures? Visual imagery and video can play a huge part in marketing a business. That said, it's easy to choose the wrong thing to put in focus. And that's when the 'so what' factor can creep in. Videographer, film maker and advertising guru Paul Furlong has had a fascination for film and creating story boards since he was a s...
030 Are you using your real voice online? If not, maybe you need help in using it? We're making conversations about freelancing count!
May 12, 2021 23:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThe way you hold your conversations says a lot about you. But what if you can't use your own voice for your conversations? What if it's the written word, on your website or on your social media. Can you be confident that the people who are reading your blog or your marketing messaging on your Linkedin or Facebook pages are actually hearing your voice in their head? Someone who knows all about the importance of getting the right tone on your content is Sarah Townsend. Sarah is an e...
029 Need a cuddle? You might need to learn all about the 'Cuddle Monster'. We're making conversations about cuddles count!
May 06, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBWe have all asked the question 'If not now, when?', right? That was definitely one that was pondered by author and HR specialist, Mandy Ward. She turned a difficult situation to her advantage when Covid-19 hit in 2020, by launching her own business "Write My Book". Mandy is the creator of Oxy the lead character from one of her books 'The Cuddle Monster'. It's a delightful tale that touches small children and helps shape their confidence through cuddles. It seems to us that we are ...
028 Do you speak the language of purpose? Identifying what you're here to do. In this episode we're making conversations about language count!
April 29, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBLet's be honest, we'll all be able to relate to this subject... we're making conversations about language count. Can you speak another language other than your native tongue? Wendy "Conversations Queen" Harris admitted to the "Making Conversations Count" team that she doesn't, and we can't help but feel she's definitely not alone. Ray Blakney, Founder of Live Lingua about how his online learning language school sky rocketed in early 2020. With many professionals furloughed at home wi...
027 Paying it forward. Acting from a position of generosity and giving within the law of reciprocity. We're making conversations about wealth count!
April 22, 2021 01:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBMaking conversations about wealth....and Clubhouse....count! "We like a bit of woowoo". You know you're in for a treat when you get to write that quote from Wendy Harris in the show notes. This episode covers a lot of ground. Will Polston is someone that impressed Wendy a great deal when she bumped into him on the social audio app "Clubhouse." In case you're not familiar with it, this Apple exclusive app allows Apple device users to connect with people around the room, using their ...