Many business owners struggle with issues like standing out in a crowded market place, getting more clients, and turning a prospect into a customer - a customer who pays what they’re worth. And all business owners aspire to build a brand that captures high paying clients, to create multiple revenue…
Now I want you to be honest – can you currently see your desk? Or is it somewhere underneath a large pile of paperwork that’s growing at a rapid rate? And, are you struggling to keep up with everything that’s going on in your business? Annemarie Cross is joined by Lori Krolik – a Certified Productive Environment Specialist and Professional … Read more about this episode...
Does your mind go blank each time you sit down to write your sales page, article or blog post? Have you written your sales copy but just haven’t been able to generate the results you want? Annemarie Cross is joined by seasoned copywriter Debra Jason from Write Direction. Debra has more than 25 years of copywriting experience and has developed … Read more about this episode...
Want to build your reputation as an expert? Then sharing your message through speaking is a must. However, if you’re one of those people that fear speaking in public more than you fear death, before you shake your head and refuse to even consider adding speaking to your brand communication strategies – then you’re encouraged to listen to today’s show.… Read more about this episode...
As an ambitious entrepreneur it can often be difficult to come up with ways to market your business better in order to build brand awareness and stand out from your competitors. Right?! Do the traditional methods of marketing still work? Should we spend our entire marketing budget on social media and internet to get our message in front of our … Read more about this episode...
You’ve just been invited to introduce yourself to a group of business owners. So what do you say? How do you introduce yourself and your business? Perhaps, like many other entrepreneurs you state your name, your company name, and your job title – after all that’s what you do. So it makes sense. Right? Or perhaps your nerves get the … Read more about this episode...
Google+ is one of latest social media tools to enter the marketplace and is certainly starting to make itself known with 100 million users within only 7 months of launching. While it’s tempting to roll your eyes and sigh “Not another social media tool,” – you may just want to listen to today’s show before you decide not to incorporate … Read more about this episode...
Are you an ambitious entrepreneur working alongside your spouse/partner and while you love them dearly, at times they drive you crazy? You can’t agree on the business’s direction or how best to manage your finances/money? Or they’re just not pulling their weight? If that sounds familiar, this week’s show is a must listen. Annemarie Cross is joined by Erika Forbes… Read more about this episode...
Cash flow, finances in general and how to access funding from third parties to help ease cash flow is something that many small business owners continue to struggle with. On today’s show, Annemarie Cross is joined by Charles H Green, a recovering Banker with 30-year career in finance and author of Get Financing Now: How to navigate through bankers, … Read more about this episode...
Do you have a business plan that you regularly refer to? If not, you could be jeopardizing your ability to reach your business goals. In fact, we’ve all heard the saying: “Fail to Plan – then Plan to Fail,” which is exactly what today’s guest believes will happen if you don’t have a solid business plan in place to guide … Read more about this episode...
Do you find marketing difficult and confusing? You’re certainly not alone – which is why many ambitious entrepreneurs don’t spend nearly as much time marketing their businesses as they should. Well, you’re in for a treat as on today’s show Annemarie Cross interviews Steven Howard from Howard Marketing. Steven is a leading marketing strategist, positioning specialist, consultant and author whose … Read more about this episode...
Want to increase your income, but the thought of working longer hours seems impossible because you’re already exhausted with your hectic schedule? Want to free up your time so you can spend with family, but know that by reducing the amount of hours you work – you’ll also reduce your income? Stuck, confused and unsure what to do next? You’re … Read more about this episode...
Do you cringe at the thought of having to sell your products and services to a potential business prospect? Host Annemarie Cross‘ guest is Meridith Elliott Powell from Motion First Now. Meridith also found sales uncomfortable, unfulfilling, and a little scary. Despite undergoing the ‘typical’ sales training and being given sales systems/process, she felt no better about selling … Read more about this episode...
Are you so busy with your marketing; your work with clients; and your general business-building activities that you’ve hardly got time for anything else, let alone exercise? Know you shouldn’t be eating so much processed/fast foods, but with your busy schedule, these quick and easy options are far more convenient for you? If you want to start looking after your … Read more about this episode...
Does the thought of speaking in public cause you to go into a state of panic? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ – you’re certainly not alone. Studies have shown that people fear public speaking more than they fear death. In fact, it’s not uncommon for people to turn down contracts because the new role involves public speaking. If you’ve been turning … Read more about this episode...
Does your throat go dry and your mind blank when you’re about to have a meeting with a prospect? If you answered ‘yes’ – you’re not alone! Many ambitious entrepreneurs dread having to have the ‘sales conversation’ with a prospect, which unfortunately makes it difficult for them to build a successful, thriving business. Annemarie Cross has invited Meridith Elliott Powell … Read more about this episode...
Running your own business and being your own boss is something that many ambitious entrepreneurs dream about. However according to Annemarie Cross’s guest Sherrie Koretke – The Niche Clarity Coach, if you haven’t defined and taken into consideration your niche (in particular what you are passionate about and your life’s mission and purpose) in the planning stages of your business, … Read more about this episode...
You’ve got big dreams for your business but just can’t seem to breakthrough to the next level. Despite all the marketing you’re doing – you feel stuck. Can you relate? Perhaps you’re not putting yourself forward for that promotion because you don’t believe you have all the experience outlined in the job description. Or maybe, you don’t put yourself in … Read more about this episode...
Picture this. You’re working away at your computer preparing a proposal for a major contract. Midway through typing a sentence, the cursor stops; a deafening screech blasts out from the speakers; and you’re facing the blue screen of death. Can you relate? Unfortunately many ambitious entrepreneurs can. And, because you don’t regularly backup our data, you keep your fingers (and … Read more about this episode...
Are you working with a colleague whose behaviour is unacceptable? Or an extremely challenging client that is demanding way more of your time than what’s stated in your contract? If you are someone who won’t say anything but tend to keep your frustrations to yourself then you need to listen to today’s show, especially if you want to keep your … Read more about this episode...
Do you have a book inside of you just waiting to be written? But each time you try to put pen to paper (or fingers to the keyboard) you stare hopelessly at a blank page, struggling to find the right words? Annemarie Cross is joined by Authors Coach, Ann McIndoo from So You Want to Write, who shares some … Read more about this episode...
Are you a heart-centered, creative entrepreneur who’s giving away way too much of your time in comparison to what you’re charging your clients? Or perhaps you’re finding it difficult to charge what you’re worth for your services despite the amazing results your clients are achieving? Annemarie Cross is joined by special guest Sherri McLendon - a marketing mentor, writer, educator … Read more about this episode...
As a busy ambitious entrepreneur it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations of running your business, which doesn’t leave you much time for marketing. Robert Dempsey from Dempsey Marketing joins Annemarie Cross on today’s show and stresses that marketing – especially lead generation is one of the most important things you should be focusing on in your … Read more about this episode...
Technology gurus predict that by 2014 the use of mobile web browsing will overtake computer browsing. In fact, half of all current local searches are done via a mobile device. As an ambitious entrepreneur is your website accessible through mobile technologies? If not, if you want to increase your prospect list and generate ongoing sales this is something you should … Read more about this episode...
A common issue that frustrates many ambitious entrepreneurs is ‘how do I attract my ideal paying client into my business.’ Marketing is one of the most important things you should be doing in your business; however for some of you, despite all the marketing, networking and other things you’re doing – you just don’t seem to be able to get … Read more about this episode...
Why is it that Facebook and LinkedIn seem to be effortlessly put to use by business entrepreneurs, but harnessing the power of Twitter remains a confusing mess? In this episode, host Annemarie Cross is joined by visionary Marketing Strategist, Payson Cooper who shares some of her best Twitter secrets. But be sure to stay tuned ’til the end because Meridith … Read more about this episode...
As an Ambitious Entrepreneur, you’ve probably heard the saying “The money is in your list.” According to Annemarie’s guest, Blase Ciabaton–also known as “The Direct Mail Man !”–your mailing list will determine 60% of the success of any direct mail campaign. In other words, your list needs to be as focused and targeted as possible if you are to … Read more about this episode...
Does the thought of speaking in front of a crowd cause you to break out into a sweat? You’re certainly not alone. Annemarie Cross welcomes “Speaking Breakthrough Strategist” Rochelle TogoFiga of Speak Like a Pro to share how her fear of public speaking nearly caused her to give up her dreams. “Many people would rather be the person who the … Read more about this episode...
Joining host Annemarie Cross this week is famed Internet Coach Gihan Perera. Since 1997, Gihan has worked with thought leaders, speakers, consultants and business professionals to help them with their e-marketing and e-learning strategies. He is also the author of 10 books, and has taken his 25 years of knowledge and experience with the internet and written his most … Read more about this episode...
Joining host Annemarie Cross is Pat Mussieux from Confidence and Courage. Pat is fast becoming the Canadian voice for success in working with women entrepreneurs. Having handled major life challenges in the past 10 years, including divorce, deaths of friends and family members, a major move across the country at age 55 and starting over –both in life and … Read more about this episode...
Do you struggle with marketing your business online? Are you doing what other online businesses are doing – yet just not generating the levels of success that they are? This week Annemarie Cross interviews Ryan Evans from Rand Media Group and Bitesize PR on the common mistakes that many ambitious entrepreneurs make that prevent them from building a successful business … Read more about this episode...
You’ve finally ventured online, you’ve built (or had someone else build it for you…) a gorgeous website, and yet there’s little to no interest in you/your product! No traffic! This week, Annemarie Cross talks with Kathy DalPra from The Online Close about the common myths small business owners fall for when getting online. Kathy DalPra also takes this time … Read more about this episode...
If the thought of opening up your credit card bills frightens you and you feel like you’re drowning in credit card debt, then you’ll want to listen to this week’s episode of Ambitious Entrepreneur! Host Annemarie Cross interviews Joe Paretta, author of Master the Card: Say Goodbye to Credit Card Debt – Forever! Cross and Paretta share … Read more about this episode...
Annemarie Cross interviews Helen Robinett from Image Quest, an image consultant who has seen many ambitious entrepreneurs (like you?) sabotage their professional image by the choices they make with their clothing and accessories. Don’t let this happen to you! With only one chance to make a good first impression, it’s important that your image sends the right message–especially … Read more about this episode...
Ambitious Entrepreneur‘s Annemarie Cross speaks with Social Media Strategist Keri Jaenig of Idea Girl Media in the first half of this stellar episode. In the second half, Annemarie catches up with Stephanie True Moss, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of True Moss Communications, Inc and author/editor of QRmedia.us Today’s topics? Everything you ever wanted to know about Quora; … Read more about this episode...
Annemarie Cross interviews Beverly Mahone of BAMedia! For anyone going through a “midlife crisis”–for anyone looking to leave their mundane job and pursue the career of their dreams–this episode of Ambitious Entrepreneur is for you! “One of the major job boards here in Australia conducted a survey to find out how many people were really feeling happy and … Read more about this episode...
In this episode, Ambitious Entrepreneur‘s Annemarie Cross welcomes DeAnna Radaj, owner of Bante Design LLC. DeAnna is a nationally recognized speaker on healthy home design, color therapy, the psychology of clutter for adults and children, and a variety of business topics for the individual, small business owner and entrepreneur. Did you realize that the way you setup your … Read more about this episode...
Ambitious Entrepreneur‘s Anne Marie Cross interviews the godmother of web success–the one and only–Jennie Armato. Listen in as Anne Marie and Jennie define the three key elements of channel coverage and share their tips for experiencing online success through building a fantastic online profile! “Many business owners struggle to get more clients because they’re not … Read more about this episode...
In this episode, Annemarie Cross interviews Mark Cofano, e-Business Architect and co-founder of Victory Networking. Mark Cofano has been able to generate 100% of his business by direct referral and recommendation in the last three years. Throughout this stellar interview, Mark takes the time to talk about how he’s been able to achieve these phenomenal successes. In the world … Read more about this episode...
Starting your own business and working for yourself is something that many people dream about. However according to my guest Melinda Emerson (also known as SmallBiz Lady) there are 5 things you must have in place long before you open your doors to ensure your business not only survives, but thrives. … Read more about this episode...
Are you an Artist (or creative business owner for that matter) who wants to increase your income through leveraging the power of the internet – but don’t know where to start? Today I’m joined by Artist – Gayle Etcheverry who shares amazing tips and strategies from her book: Thinking Outside the Frame: How Artists Make Actual Money in the Virtual … Read more about this episode...
Did you know that a potential client will make their decision on whether or not to hire you in the first 10 seconds of meeting you, based on your appearance? First impressions really DO count. Joining me today is Fashion enthusiast and Journalist – Catherine Garvin who is going to share lots of fashion tips and strategies she has learned … Read more about this episode...
As an entrepreneur with increased competition to get the attention of your ideal client you need to become far more proactive in managing and maintaining your website. Joining me today is Tonya R. Taylor (known as Your Savvy Online Business Builder) from SavvyBizBuilder. Tonya shares why it’s important to have a website, why you need to keep it fresh … Read more about this episode...
After separating from her husband, Meg Montgomery soon found herself on unemployment, facing an uncertain future. Tackling her challenges head on Meg completed a business development course and two months later launched her business, Women-Money-Power. Fast forward to today and Meg is now making money from her business and loves what she’s doing. Listen to this inspiring story and … Read more about this episode...
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