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We never know what tiny things can lead into giant opportunities in the future. A post on social media could lead to a new job. A blog post could lead to a new client. A new skill you pick up could mean your next project will be the biggest you've ever had. With all the uncertainty in the world today I think there is power in that. Keep after it … keep putting one foot in front of the other and we'll make it through.

Michael Verlatti put Glenn on the hot seat for his new podcast 'My Name Is'. Michael talked to Glenn about his entrepreneurial journey and the ups and downs along the way. And of course we talk about how important it is these days to create content and tell your story! Michael is a great interviewer and this was a ton of fun. If you have an interesting story to tell look him up on LinkedIn or Twitter, let him know and maybe you can be the next guest on My Name Is!

It is more important than ever to have a presence online. For many people that means having an Instagram account or writing on a site like Medium. But if that is your only online presence there is some risk of losing that audience. In this episode Glenn makes a case for having your own website in a world where personal brand is everything! Enjoy the show!

Kyle Riggins has gone all in on the Tell Your Story mantra we are constantly talking about here at Influx and has seen huge benefits in just a few months. He has shown that the gap between marketing and sales and almost non-existent in today's business world. Listen in for some great tactical tips you can put to work today in your busines. Kyle is also hugely community driven. His side hustle feeds his creativity but is also doing some amazing work with a non-profit here in Charlotte. Enjoy the show!

Every single piece of content we publish is a shot on goal. We literally cannot score if we aren't willing to shoot and miss. As Michael Jordan said, "I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." Social selling is no longer optional - get out there and tell your story!

Doug Bloodworth is one of the finest photorealism artists of our time. We have had the good fortune to work with him for a few years now and his work just keeps getting better. This was recorded a few years ago at Doug's home studio in Central Florida and talks about how he became one of the world's most well known photorealists.

LinkedIn is one of the hottest social platforms these days and for good reason. If you are trying to start a new venture, breathe new life into your existing business or network with like minded professionals LinkedIn is the place to be. Glenn runs through 5 of the most important reasons you should spend more time there and when you go make sure to shoot him a connection request so he can follow along and cheer you on!

Today we celebrate the small things that we do each and every day that have a huge impact over time. Small hinges swing huge doors! Glenn goes through three of his daily practices and another he is trying to add to the mix. With your help he'll get there. What daily practices have made an impact on our life. Head over to getinflux.com and let us know!

Doing some research this week for our Disrupted Group about finding freelancers on LinkedIn got me thinking about all the people that find themselves out of work and scared. This is my take on what I would do if I found myself in that situation. I honestly think it is available for most people. I hope it helps a few. Enjoy and don't forget to register for our free virtual summit coming up in June at https://getinflux.com/disrupted See you next week!

Have you been thinking about starting a podcast? Well...you should! Listen in as Glenn goes through a few reason everyone should consider producing their own show and then walks you through how easy it is to make it happen!

Today's episode is all about the infinite game we call business. I recently read Simon Sinek's book The Infinite Game and it inspired me to do this podcast episode. The sooner we all appreciate that we are in the infinite game the better off we will all be! Only pain and agony come from playing in an infinite game with a finite mindset! If you like this episode definitely grab Simon's book for a deeper dive. Enjoy!

Do you feel like you need a little kick in the pants to take action on your new venture or social profile? Then this episode is for you! Starting something new is scary and its hard work but in the end it is so worth the effort. It doesn't have to be about a big success at the end either. Putting in the reps leads to growth which is the biggest reward of all! Let us know what your next big project is by using #getinflux so we can follow along and cheer you on!

Michael Verlatti and I go through what the LinkedIn Creator Challenge is all about and why we are doing it. Most importantly we want you to attend the Disrupted Virtual Summit we are putting on in June. It is totally free and you can reserve your spot at https://getinflux.com/disrupted You should also connect with us on LinkedIn. We are super easy to find - just search for Glenn Boothe and Michael Verlatti. And...yeah...come to the summit. And...invite your friends. It's totally free and will be jam packed with loads of value. The more people we can help the better!

One of the good things that comes out of the pandemic is seeing how those around us rise to the challenge and will most definitely come out stronger on the other side. This was a busy week with sales calls. People are starting to dream up great new ideas that are going to help us all with whatever the new normal ends up being. I am grateful to be at the leading edge of new ideas and get an early look at some of the amazing new things on the horizon!

Glenn talks about the accountability group that he and Michael are organizing to help their friends and clients that have literally gone to zero due to the coronavirus. Have you thought about creating a course or accountability group but have stopped yourself due to imposter syndrome? Now is not the time to let that stop you - your community needs you to step up to the plate now. Listen in for some ideas on how you can quiet the little voice in your head that tells you that you aren't good enough!

Most of us have a little 'extra time' while we are quarantined and it is the perfect time to pick up a new skill or perfect something you have been dabbling with for years. During quarantine I have played my guitar and rode my mountain bike every single day and it is amazing how much better i have gotten at both in a very short amount of time. Justin Parrish joins us and talks about his new hobby of lure making - something he has only been doing for a couple months and is already pretty proficient at! Living proof that you don't need 10,000 hours to be passable with a new skillset!

These are crazy times we are living through. The impact to small businesses is especially tough to think about. Stoics talk about finding the opportunities in hardship. Now is the time for that! Hopefully this episode will spark an idea or a creative way for you to navigate our current situation.

I am so excited to have Nick on the podcast this week. Nick has been working remotely full-time since 2014 and is a wealth of knowledge on different challenges that arise and good ways to work through them. In our experience it all boils down to trust, communication and discipline. That sounds pretty simple but each one has its own hurdles that come up. As more and more people are thrown into the work from home situation our hope is that our experiences can help you make the transition and ultimately think differently about remote work in general.

Eric is Founder & CEO of KazSource and a master content creator and storyteller. Listen to his journey from 'insurance guy' to content marketing agency owner.

In this episode Glenn covers some new podcasts that we are going to be producing, Claudia's new cookbook and the lessons we can take from her journey, thoughts on reading and some information on career opportunities at Influx!

Dr. Christian Yaste talked about his growing community on Instagram. We covered topics like starting from zero, personal brand, how to leverage the younger people around you to accelerate your learning curve, why vanity metrics like followers and likes are irrelevant and using Instagram to promote in person events.

Have you ever wondered what it means when people say ... "You are a media company"? It's a conversation I am having with clients more and more so I thought it made sense to talk about it here and give my two cents on the matter.

Had a blast talking to my good friend Michael York. Michael is an Author, speaker, consultant and most importantly a committed student. He is always game to try something new …failure is OK as long as we learn something along the way!

Perfect is the enemy of done. Don't let the pursuit of perfect stop you from telling your story and putting a dent in the world!

So much fun to sit down with Michael Verlatti and talk content creation. Michael somehow consistently puts out content even though he has a demanding day job, travels constantly and has some amazing size hustles. Listen in to hear how he manages it all!

If you suffer from imposter syndrome or writers block the best thing you can do is find something in the world that is good enough to steal and react to it or make it better by putting your spin on it! Special thanks to Austin Kleon for the inspiration!

Welcome to the the Influx Marketing Podcast! We are here to help you tell your story and have a positive impact on the world!