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“Your story is needed.” This is something almost every entrepreneur has heard before but when it comes to choosing which avenue to go with, the options can be overwhelming. In comes podcasting, an easy way to get your message out there and build a solid base of the audience you want to reach. Today you'll learn how you can upgrade your podcast and start making real change every single week.  Our guest today is an entrepreneur and master marketer who has worked for some of the biggest companies in the world, like Google, Ford, and GM. He has learned from the best in the business and has taken those lessons to help build strategies, tactics, and resources that have grown over 10,000 small businesses. When we said you can start making real change, we didn't just mean the value you bring. Tony has practical tips to help grow your podcast and start making profits off of what you bring to the table each week.   Listen in as Tony talks about his journey of being an entrepreneur, losing everything twice, and leaning into the skills that make people money. You'll learn the important questions you need to ask when thinking about marketing your podcast. As well as the nuts and bolts of advertising, sponsorship, joint ventures, and even how to find the best guests for your podcast. This isn't all about marketing, Tony talks about how building all your assets out will not only strengthen your podcast but help create a message that makes a real impact in your audience's lives.  Whether you have a well-established podcast or are just starting out. This episode is filled with tools and keys to unlock your potential and explode your business. To find the resources we talked about in the episode, check out the links below! More Of What's Inside: Learning from some of the best companies in the world The biggest difference between large and small companies Two questions to help your podcast become profitable Why your offer is the door to profitability How to avoid a “sales-y” podcast and still make money The difference between advertisers and sponsorships What to look out for when pursuing joint ventures Taking your marketing to the next level to grow your podcast The assets you need to establish to reach the next level Six factors that can grow your business exponentially Creating a stable culture for remote workers Why your story should be compelling And much more!     LINKS: Connect with Tony: Website: meettonyg.com Podcast Onesheet: podcastonesheet.com Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - What we cover today! 1:03 - Introducing Tony Guarnaccia 2:29 - The moment that spurred Tony to learn more 5:10 - When Tony decided to start his own agency 9:38 - How you can monetize your podcast 13:45 - The best way to find sponsors and advertisers 17:55 - Finding a joint venture that fits your audience 19:53 - Grow your podcast with these tips! 23:17 - The software that can help your marketing game 26:46 - How to manage any crisis with ease 30:48 - The future of online and in-person events 33:52 - Where to connect with Tony 34:30 - Closing thoughts More About Tony Tony has grown over 10,000 small businesses and a dozen Fortune 500 companies, including Ford, General Motors, AutoNation, and ADP. He has managed over $400 million in advertising spend and in 2009 earned the prestigious title of Google Partner of the Year. As a child, Tony experienced firsthand the devastating crisis of business failure when his parents' small business failed and they lost everything, including their home. Its impact on his life was powerful. Having lost everything, he determined he would one day figure out how to help business owners like his parents by learning how to run a profitable business. This mission shaped his entire 20-year career. As an entrepreneur, business owner, and enterprise marketer, Tony worked with, literally, the best businesses in every industry, including Google, Microsoft, ADP, Ford, BMW, Sunrise Senior Living, and Foster Grant to name a few. And he has helped grow over 10,000 small businesses and a dozen Fortune 500 companies. After working with the best businesses across hundreds of industries, he learned how they grow consistently and predictably, using adversity to pivot towards opportunity in order to survive and thrive in all manner of economic conditions. Later, Tony returned to his entrepreneur roots to bring the strategy, tactics and resources normally reserved for large enterprises to small businesses. Today, he is focused on bringing that same vision to podcast hosts and guests – to make Podcasting profitable. He believes that by growing small businesses, together we can impact not just our local communities but also our world.

As entrepreneurs, we live in a world that is ever-changing. It can feel like every time you turn around there are new programs to learn, new software to learn, new algorithms, new platforms to leverage, and new ways to approach your business. With only 24 hours in the day, It can be hard to find the balance between staying on the cutting edge of entrepreneurship, and falling down the rabbit hole of learning just to learn… That's why in today's episode our guest is going to give you the tools to determine precisely which evergreen and profitable skills will bring the max value to your audience and save you time in the long run.  Join us as we talk with Xavier Major, a master marketer, and entrepreneur who has helped hundreds of real estate investors make boatloads of cash from off-market deals. With 10 years of experience in the marketing world, Xavier has “failed” towards success and the keys you need to pinpoint your audience's problems and offer the solutions that really make an impact. Here at Inside The Greenroom, we are all about events and the connections we make through them. Listen in as Xavier talks about the process in which he refined his methods and the importance he places on face-to-face conversation. You'll get his best tips and tricks on how you can always know what your audience needs and the actual solution to their problems even if it's not popular in the industry. Whether you're a speaker, meeting planner, or attendee, Xavier talks about how you can leverage events to build your skills, make meaningful connections, and save time by cutting through the noise and focusing on what matters.  If you've been struggling with what steps to take next in your business then this episode is for you. So, hit play and learn how you can accelerate your business today! For more resources or to connect with Xavier check out the links below!   More Of What's Inside: How to add maximum value to your audience Piecing together your business as you go How one-on-ones changed Xavier's business Accelerating your business by getting on stages Finding the actual needs of your audience Why you should solve the root of the problem first How to extend your credibility beyond the stage Using response ads to speak directly to pain points Creating an event that is worth the investment Tips on how to get the most out of an event How to ask the right questions at events Staying focused on the value of your event Building your skills while working a 9 to 5 And much more!   LINKS: Connect with Xavier: Website: thewholesaleconnection.com/boss Insta: https://www.instagram.com/xavier_major Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com Influential Speakers in Xavier's life:  Brad Martineau Cody Sperber Cole Hatter Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - What we cover today!  0:28 - Introducing Xavier Major 3:36 - Failing towards success 7:57 - How live events can help pinpoint client needs 11:22 - Refining solutions to fix problems at their source 17:32 - Xavier's plans for 2022  21:55 - The impact of partnerships in business 26:04 - Tactics to avoid when creating your event 29:18 - The events that impacted Xavier the most 33:09 - Xavier's advice for those wanting to take the leap 35:37 - Where to connect with Xavier 36:33 - Closing thoughts More About Xavier: Over the past 10 years, Xavier has mastered the art of marketing and has helped over a hundred plus real estate investors make boatloads of cash on off-market deals. Using systems, operations, and strategic marketing campaigns. He is a real estate marketing expert that lives in Mesa, Arizona with his rockstar wife and four kids. He loves shooting birdies on the golf course, camping in the mountains, and enjoying Arizona sunsets with his family.

No one would have said that Nicole Mixdorf hated her job in a global firm… Traveling the world, making money, she was happy and successful. But that all changed when her father was diagnosed with cancer and the stress at work followed her home. When this stress caused her own health problems, Nicole knew it was time to hang up the golden handcuffs and do something about it.  Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Nicole's story doesn't end there, she is the founder and Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) of Balance by Nature a company launched to inspire busy professionals to create more balance in their lives and thrive. We take a look at how Nicole started her journey of balancing wellness and success, from building her business from the ground up to shedding her perfectionist mentality, and even the things she wishes she would have done at the beginning!  Join us as Nicole talks about her work with corporations and helping them create a culture of wellness that brings new life and intention into their business. With everything upended in the world for the past two years, it is more crucial than ever to focus on the practices that keep us healthy, focused, and ready to serve. You'll get practical tips on how you can maintain a stress-free work-life balance, even when you're working from home.  When you hit play, you'll hear Nicole's top tips for nailing a speaking interview, how to connect with the audience more deeply, and even how you can maximize your communication and effectiveness. Don't wait for the burnout to catch you. Learn how you can start reviving your work (and personal) life today! Are you ready to create a movement for your community & your business?  Are you ready to grow your influence? PLATFORM LIVE was developed for you! joinplatformlive.com/greenroom More Of What's Inside: The importance of wellness in the workplace How stress affects your health The advice that changed Nicole's course Refining your approach as you go The skill of selling yourself Finding your champions Why it's important to understand your audience Instilling a culture of health through leaders How you can engage employees in health initiatives Practical tips to release some pressure Elevating your events with intentional movement What Nicole looks for in speakers And much more!   LINKS: Connect with Nicole: Website: https://balancebynature.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balance.by.nature.wellness  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolemixdorf/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolemixdorf/ Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - What we cover today!  0:28 - Introducing Nicole Mixdorf  5:09 - Stepping away from a stressful workplace 10:35 - How Nicole built her platform 15:15 - Don't be afraid to be a little messy 19:25 - Nicole's process for hiring speakers  23:10 - Strategies to help your workforce in the pandemic 29:24 - Balancing your stress with intentional moments 32:34 - Bringing mindful movement to events 35:34 - How you can be as effective as possible 40:30 - Where to connect with Nicole 42:10 - Closing thoughts   More About Nicole: Nicole Mixdorf is the Chief Wellness Officer of Balance by Nature and was awarded as the Most Influential Woman in Corporate Wellness Services USA in 2021 and in 2020. She was also awarded as a Top 100 Healthcare Leader in the World 2020-2021, and as a Top 10 Successful Business Leader Revamping the Future 2021.  Nicole is a motivational leader who inspires people to be the absolute best that they can be. She spent over a decade working her way up the corporate ladder in a global firm until she experienced the debilitating health consequences of a stressful work environment. After healing her body, she launched Balance by Nature in 2012 to inspire busy professionals to create more balance in their lives and thrive. Additionally, Nicole has been teaching growth mindset, yoga, meditation, and breathwork for over 15 years. Balance by Nature was recently awarded as Best in Corporate Wellness Services USA 2021, Top 20 Leading Companies of the Year 2021, and Top 30 Most Admired Companies to Watch 2021, among other prestigious awards and recognitions.  Balance by Nature develops award-winning employee wellness programs that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. These programs help corporations to create cultures of health with happy, grounded, and productive employees.  Ranging from mid-sized organizations to corporate giants, Balance by Nature has worked with the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), City of Los Angeles, Westfield, Hulu, Accenture, Los Angeles Philharmonic, & other progressive organizations.

“You are here to give a gift.” If you've listened to the show before, you may have heard this nugget of wisdom from our host Blair Bryant Nichols! This is his favorite advice to give speakers who are about to go on stage.  Our guest today is the embodiment of what it means to live out this advice practically, with one essential addition…your GIFT is your STORY! Welcome, Michelle Prince Inside The Greenroom! Michelle is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, publishing expert, leadership coach, and CEO/Founder of Performance Publishing Group. Listen in as Michelle shares her journey from working with the one and only, Zig Ziglar as a college student to writing the book that would eventually grow into her incredible platform.  It all started when Michelle wanted to write her story, not for fame or fortune, but so she could share it, even if it was just with her kids. What she didn't expect was for it to open up not only speaking opportunities, but coaching, events, and eventually her very own publishing company.  If you know you have a book inside you, but you can't get the thought “nobody really needs to hear my journey” out of your head..this episode is for you. Hit play t get Michelle's best tips and practices for how to find the fastest path to starting and finishing your book, choosing the best publishing track for you, and even how you can repurpose content to reach as many people as possible. This episode is filled with amazing insight into how you can successfully leverage your story and start growing your business now.    Are you ready to create a movement for your community & your business? Are you ready to grow your influence? PLATFORM LIVE was developed for you! joinplatformlive.com/greenroom   More Of What's Inside: How a book opened up opportunities for speaking Michelle's big “aha!” moment Helping others write and publish their own work Why there isn't a right or wrong way to publish a book How to take advantage of your book's authority Repurposing content for maximum impact The value of your story  Getting clear on what you bring to the table Writing the same message for different audiences The importance of passion in your work Your book as your business card Strategies to launch your book well And much more!     LINKS: Connect with Michelle: Website: http://www.michelleprince.com/ Publishing website: http://www.performancepublishinggroup.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/michelleprincespeaker/ Free Book: https://www.thepowerofauthority.com/freebook/ Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - What we cover today!  0:28 - Introducing Michelle Prince 1:47 - Getting a start with Zig Ziglar 4:00 - Writing her story 8:43 - The call to coaching 14:39 - How you should publish your book 19:09 - Leveraging your book properly 22:06 - Why your story needs to be told 25:58 - The fastest path to writing a book 29:12 - The inspiration of Michelle's new books 32:35 - What your book might be missing 37:30 - How to successfully launch a book 42:12 - Where to find Michelle 42:53 - Closing thoughts More About Michelle: Michelle Prince is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, publishing expert, leadership coach and CEO/Founder of Performance Publishing Group, a “partner” publishing company dedicated to making a difference, one story at a time. She's helped thousands tell their stories and become published authors through her consulting, courses, seminars, and publishing services, and founded the “Book Bound Workshop”. She has also published many successful books, including her best-selling Winning In Life Now and her latest The Power of Authority. She has been a featured speaker for numerous corporations, associations and events around the country and has been endorsed by some of the most influential speakers in personal development, including Zig Ziglar. She is a Ziglar Legacy Certified speaker/trainer, and is honored to be named the Ziglar Brand Ambassador, representing the values and legacy of the late Zig Ziglar

We all know as entrepreneurs that one of the best things you can do to serve someone is to help solve their biggest need or eliminate a pain point. But what if that “someone” is actually a big corporation? Maybe corporations aren't on your ideal client list but the opportunity for growth, revenue, and connections skyrockets if you know how to get in.  Lucky for you we have just the expert.  Angelique Rewers is a powerhouse when it comes to making genuine connections with organizations and corporations. With over ten years of experience in a corporate setting to now running her own consulting business, she knows the ins and outs of how your small business can get big clients. Listen in as you hear Angelique's journey from corporate to entrepreneur, and how she has developed a tried and true process to make your business stand out when it matters most.  You'll get insight into the corporate world along with her best practices to not only get hired but make a genuine connection. She talks about finding the clients that are ready for you and how important it is to create quick wins that are repeatable to any audience you have. As well as her definite “don'ts” when it comes to communicating with decision-makers and why it all comes down to conversation.  Angelique will have you tightening up your softer sides and stepping into a purpose that may change your world forever. So hit play and learn how you can tap into a whole new world that is waiting for you!  Are you ready to create a movement for your community & your business? Are you ready to grow your influence? PLATFORM LIVE was developed for you! joinplatformlive.com/greenroom More Of What's Inside: Stepping into freedom through entrepreneurship The feedback that helped find Angelique's business Getting the right perspective when it comes to corporations Finding the prospects that are ready for you  Why you can't “sell” to an organization Creating quick wins that are repeatable The real backbone of America Using your background to your advantage Tips on how you can be seen faster Opening up conversation with corporations Filling in your mushy middle  Why events matter for your community And much more! LINKS: Connect with Angelique: Website: https://boldhaus.com/events/ Twitter: @BoldHaus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angeliquerewers/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/angeliquerewers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliquerewers Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - What we cover today  0:29 - Introducing Angelique Rewers 5:26 - How Angelique built her platform 10:08 - Building confidence in her method 15:19 - Finding the decision-makers  19:43 - Knowing which events to attend 25:09 - How you can prepare for opportunities 31:11 - Making the shift to hosting events 36:40 - The goal of events and how to rock them 42:34 - Where to connect with Angelique 43:45 - Closing thoughts More About Angelique: CEO and Founder, BoldHaus Angelique is the bold, always blunt, and unapologetic CEO of BoldHaus, an advocate for helping small enterprises and self-employed professionals win corporate clients. She's been called the “undisputed champion at helping small businesses land big clients,” by Inc. Magazine. Among the top 2% of women-owned businesses, BoldHaus has a global online community of 35,000+ business owners and mentored over 10,000 small businesses in 72+ countries.  Angelique serves on the Advisory Board for Space for Humanity, a nonprofit expanding access to space for all of humanity, as well as on the committee for the United Nations' Women Peace & Humanitarian Fund. Angelique's expertise has been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., ABC, NBC, CBS, CNBC, Business Insider, HuffPost, Washington Post, YFi PM, and more. She has shared stages with superstars like Hollywood's Steve Harvey, Shark Tank's Daymond John, bestselling author Seth Godin, and NFL Super Bowl Champion Jamal Lewis

“The impact you have starts the moment you say yes.: Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! If you agree with the statement above then this episode is for you. Loren Lahav is a dynamite speaker and entrepreneur who is passionate about staying true to herself and spreading her impact with as much authenticity as possible. She has shared the stage with names such as Gary Vaynerchuk, Tony Robbins, and Kevin O'Leary just to name a few and has spoken for top brands all across the nation.  Listen in as Loren talks about how she began working in the speaking industry by focusing on her gifts and making unforgettable events. You'll hear how she transitioned from behind the scenes to stepping out on stage and fearlessly saying yes to anything that was given to her.  Join us as we talk about the importance of staying true to yourself and why you should always go the extra 10%. You'll learn practical tips to creating lasting impact not only on the audience in front of you but for those who happen to be around the event too. Loren talks about the questions you should be asking as a speaker as well as the lessons she's learned from her greatest teachers, observation and experience.  When you hit play you'll hear an energy packed conversation on how you can take a deep dive into lessons from coaches, events, and even hotels to create the best version of yourself and create a lasting impact everywhere you go.    Are you ready to create a movement for your community & your business? Are you ready to grow your influence? PLATFORM LIVE was developed for you! http://joinplatformlive.com/greenroom   More Of What's Inside: Bringing your best self by focusing on your gifts The importance of feedback and flexibility Knowing the feelings you want the audience to take away  Finding your secret sauce  Bringing unparalleled energy even online Using virtual meetings to help hone in on your delivery How to protect yourself on stage Providing value as a speaker by targeting needs The questions you should be asking at interviews How Loren shows the “heartbeat” of speaking Some of Loren's coolest moments in the greenroom Lessons from the Marriot hotel Reaching your impact past your target audience And much more!   LINKS: Connect with Loren: Website: https://elitespeakersagency.com/speaker/loren-lahav/  Website: LorenLahav.com Website: lobella.com Twitter: Lifetuneups Feature Video: https://elitespeakersagency.com/speaker/loren-lahav/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LorenLahavOfficial/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamlorenlahav/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-lahav-speaker-mc-executive-coach/ Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - What we cover today 0:28 - Introducing Loren Lahav 5:08 - Taking the stage with a killer speech 11:17 - The virtual leap 14:52 - Using your winning formulas 19:30 - A moment Loren was able to shock the audience 25:45 - Learning the best tricks from other people 30:04 - Leaving positivity in your wake 35:18 - The importance of experience and building certainty 39:05 - How the speak off can change your world 43:43 - Loren's advice for you  44:55 - Closing thoughts   More About Loren: Loren Lahav is a dynamic trendshaper who is unwavering in her resolve to Stay True to how she chooses to live her life and leave her imprint on others. By daring to look herself in the eye, call herself out if necessary and make course corrections, she is one of the few who actually fulfills dreams for herself and for others. She doesn't just reach for them... she goes after them with unflappable determination! She calls it GOYA. Translation: Get Off Your Ass! Needless to say, she is constantly switched on, especially when it comes to delivering her message to others from the front of the room, no matter the size of the audience. Classy, brassy, and poised, Loren has shared the stage with notable and celebrated luminaries such as Barbara Walters, Tony Robbins, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mike Rowe, Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Erin Brockovich,. Loren's leadership and business triumphs are a testament to her obsession with creating value. She has built explosive teams in 25 countries. She is a real estate investor and property owner throughout the United States. Her ability to lead teams and her business savvy have brought her to deliver her message to companies such as LIFEAID, Zappo's, Lululemon, Four Seasons Hotels, Success Resources, Tony Robbins Companies, NMP, and Hilton Grand Vacations.

Every entrepreneur knows that to create a successful business you need to find a need or desire within your market and solve it. But there's something extra exciting about the entrepreneur who built a business to solve their own need.  Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Christina Weber is a social entrepreneur, relationship activist, connection coach, podcast host, and founder and CEO of WeDeepen. A company devoted to creating deeper connections and better communication through transformational events and experiences. Christina gives us a look into how WeDeepen started and how it moved from the dating circuit to curating events that would bring better communication and deeper connection with yourself and others around you.  Listen in as Christina talks about the moment she realized she needed to inject energy into her desires and how that journey lead to the trials and errors of creating the best event possible. You'll learn about how Christina has brought in tantra to help with the web of connections within different events, her best tips to create an unforgettable experience, and even how you can open up a community and have thoughtful conversations on difficult subjects.  For more resources or to connect with Christina, check out the links below!  More Of What's Inside: Creating a platform that builds you How authentic leadership helps events Tips to design an event that supports deep connections The web of connection that is tantra Using the feedback from surveys Partnering with experiences from all over the country Bringing deep connections online during the pandemic Building momentum with recurring events Thoughtful discourse and healthy dialogue The antidote to judgment And much more!   LINKS: Connect with Christina: Website: wedeepen.com Social: @wedeepen & @christinaweber Instagram: @wedeepen & @christinaweber YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh93E8Kx0oiAa--pPIXvHLg/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinalweber Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/ Episode Minute By Minute: 0:28 - Introducing Christina Weber 5:22 - Injecting energy into your desires 10:09 - Christina's process of creating an event 15:52 - Learning through trials and error 19:25 - Tantra in professional environments 23:18 - Improving on experiences  27:56 - Finding the right experience for you 33:30 - Creating new experiences online 38:04 - How Christina grew her brand  42:24 - The importance of consistency 46:52 - Where you can connect with Christina 48:27 - Closing thoughts More About Christina: Christina Weber is a social entrepreneur, relationship activist, connection coach, podcast host, and advocate for children of abuse, extreme poverty and human trafficking. She is the founder and CEO of WeDeepen (wedeepen.com), a network of transformational guides and social experiences intended to create more meaningful relationships, now and for future generations. Her work is inspired by Esther Perel's teachings. Christina has received nicknames such as the "Human Linkedin," "Your Love Accomplice" and also "Feminine Weapon," which has helped her raise over $65K for orphans to receive education and transformational workshops. Her podcast “Deepen with Christina,” launched last month, and has received rave reviews since she was featured on Andy Cohen's new show, Ex-Rated, which gives viewers a peek into Christina's love life. Raised in Annapolis, MD, Christina has lived in Los Angeles, New York City and Bali. Currently she's roaming the East Coast in RV with her father who retired from his career last month.

The term the ‘struggle is real' seems to be a universal cliche at this point in history. Whether the troubles that came in 2020 was hard on your business or just plain hard, chances are you've if you look hard enough you have still grown in one way or another. Our guest today wouldn't call himself an expert on this topic (his resume begs to differ), but then again, that seems to be how his business thrives. Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today we talk with NY Times bestselling author, CEO of Hollis Company, keynote speaker, and fulfillment coach Dave Hollis. Join us as we talk about Dave's journey that lead to his upcoming book “Built Through Courage”, and the moment he realized his successful corporate job was not fulfilling his true passion. Dave talks about the struggles he's gone through and how they are essential to the foundation of the legacy he wants to leave behind.  Listen in as we discuss Dave's transparent approach to building a new platform, why your purpose and business should work together, and how you can make your audience want to stay with you forever. You'll get practical tips and tricks to open your mind to what you really want out of life, as well as how you can walk forward with courage and impact those who need to hear your unique story. We are not immune to struggle, but aligning yourself with what you were created to do, will only make the journey that much easier.  To pre-order “Built Through Courage” you can check out www.mrdavehollis.com/book or follow Dave on social media for more resources below! More Of What's Inside: Cultivating the courage to step towards your destiny Knowing when its time to move on Building resilience in real-time  How your struggles can push your forward The prerequisite to learning Being very clear on your values The power of being honest in your journey Leaving your audience satisfied every time How your audience can help you innovate Finding your passion to develop your purpose The importance of actively working towards your passion And much more!   LINKS: Book Speakers for your next event!  We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/ Join our Platform Live 2021 Event: Learn how to let your story shine while growing your business!  https://joinplatformlive.com/greenroom Join our Platform Tour interactive Journey, October 11th-17th: https://success.advanceyourreach.com/platformtour-registration/?campaign=Greenroom&ref=12 If you are interested in becoming an affiliate for our Platform Tour October 11th-17th, you can learn more here: Become an Partner for Platform Tour   Connect with Dave: Website: http://mrdavehollis.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-hollis-b5a48671/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavehollis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrdavehollis/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrDaveHollis Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - What we cover today 0:28 - Introducing Dave Hollis 1:36 - The experiences that helped write Dave's book 5:04 - Stepping away from corporate America 10:09 - Having the right mindset for entrepreneurship 15:21 - Using your challenge as an opportunity to grow 20:05 - Building a platform in a new place 24:45 - Finding your true passion 29:06 - Brand deposits and withdrawals 35:33 - Opening your mind to what you really want 40:13 - Practical tips to find your passion 44:43 - Where to connect with Dave 45:37 - Closing thoughts    More About Dave: Dave Hollis is the CEO of the Hollis Company, a company that exists to help people build better lives. Dave was previously president of distribution for the Walt Disney Studios until he left to apply his experiences to the expansion of the Hollis Company. Dave is a member of the Motion Picture Academy and has been an advisor or board member of technology incubator Fandango Labs, philanthropy start-up Givsum, film charity Will Rogers Pioneers Foundation, Pepperdine's Institute for Entertainment, Media, and Culture, and foster care champion National Angels. 

You may have seen it before, or at the very least heard everyone talking about it. The new social audio app Clubhouse has swept through the chaos of social media and created a simple and yet powerful stage for thousands of people. Today we take an inside look at Clubhouse and how you can leverage this incredible invention to increase your impact and change the world.  Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today we have the honor of talking to Dan Fleyshman. Dan is the youngest founder of a publicly traded company in history, an incredible entrepreneur, and a serial donator to charity (and that's just the beginning). He has been on Clubhouse since the very beginning and at one point had the biggest room on the apps for four days in a row. He was able to impact thousands of people, over just a few days, straight from his phone. The beauty of this is that you have just as much power as Dan did when he started out. There's no doubt that it's becoming harder to stand out on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. But with Clubhouse you have the opportunity to learn and talk with some of the very best in your industry.  Join us as we talk about the ins and outs of Clubhouse, how you can get started, as well as the best tips and practices for running your room. Whether you are listening or talking, Clubhouse provides a stable platform to connect and talk in real-time with others in your industry. Dan talks about how you can leverage other people's audiences, how to handle big and small groups, and even finding the balance of valuable content and important audience feedback.  If you've been needing a push to download Clubhouse and try it for yourself, this is your sign. Don't let the chance to increase your impact and making meaningful connections pass you by.  For more information on how to grow and accelerate your stage, check out the links below! More Of What's Inside: Generating hundreds of leads through Clubhouse The ABC's of Clubhouse Creating a stage that has value Moderator vs. Speaker  The importance of controlling your rooms Why Clubhouse was created How to get an invite to Clubhouse Connecting Clubhouse and your business  Finding the balance of moderators Keeping the discussion on topic How to find the type of followers you want And much more!     LINKS: Book Speakers for your next event!  We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com Join our Platform Live 2021 Event: Learn how to let your story shine while growing your business!  https://joinplatformlive.com/greenroom Join our Platform Tour interactive Journey, October 11th-17th: https://success.advanceyourreach.com/platformtour-registration/?campaign=Greenroom&ref=12 If you are interested in becoming an affiliate for our Platform Tour October 11th-17th, you can learn more here: Become an Partner for Platform Tour   Connect with Dan: Website: https://victoryceo.com/dan-fleyshman Website:hundredmillionacademy.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoryceo  Insta: @danfleyshman Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - what we cover today 4:06 - The power of Clubhouse 8:45 - How to leverage other people's audiences 12:46 - Moderators, speakers, and audience interaction 17:35 - Making the connection to your business 21:47 - Finding balance for your room  25:53 - Tips to crush your first time on Clubhouse 29:13 - Final thoughts and where you can connect with Dan   More About Dan: Dan Fleyshman is the youngest founder of a publicly-traded company in history. At the age of 23, after selling 15 million dollars worth of clothing in six department store chains and surpassing expectations with his 9.5 million dollar licensing deal with STARTER apparel, Mr. Fleyshman launched the “Who's Your Daddy” energy drink into 55,000 retail stores. He later went on to launch Victory Poker, which became 1 of the top 5 online poker brands internationally. Along the way, Fleyshman became a very active Angel Investor and advisor to 29+ companies that range from mobile apps and tech companies to travel sites and celebrity clothing brands. As a serial entrepreneur, some of the successes include launching a media site to garner over 300,000,000 views in the first year, a hoverboard company to $5,000,000+ revenue in 4 months, and multiple subscription box companies to over $48,000,000 in combined sales. Currently his social media agency “Elevator Studios” works with over 600 influencers and manages campaigns for a variety of large companies. The agency has also hosted 30 live events called “Elevator Nights” which has helped 1000's of entrepreneurs learn from and network with investors in multiple sectors including cannabis & cryptocurrency. Playing poker as a hobby, he's managed to win multiple championships and more importantly use the game to be able to raise millions of dollars for various charities by organizing dozens of poker tournaments around the world. Over the last 7 years, his main passion has been his charity www.modelcitizenfund.org which creates backpacks for the homeless filled with 150 emergency supply items inside.

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today you're in for a treat. Hit play to get into the mind of meeting planners who control some of the most powerful stages in the world. If you've been listening for a while you may recognize some of the names and they are back with brand new insight into how you can upgrade your speaking skills and land the right stages to spread your impact.  Join us as we speak with David Meltzer, Pedro Adao, Nicole Mixdorf, Anthony Trucks, and Deanna Rogers about their stages, what they look for when hiring speakers, and how they create unforgettable experiences through their events. This panel-style conversation is filled with information about how you can upgrade every area of your business, from nailing a stage to trying new resources and bringing your most authentic self to the audience.  Listen in as these powerhouses give key insight into their perspective of the audience and the right questions to ask when interviewing for the stage. You'll hear the best tips and practices on how to avoid bombing while you're on stage, knowing exactly where you fit within an event, and how to give the most value while also growing your business. We talk about the importance of keeping a connection with your audience and how you can generate sales without being pitchy. You do not want to miss this wealth of information that could transform your career and set you on a path that changes not just your life but those around you as well.  Here's a short recap of what we cover: From Nicole Mixdorf: Why you should ask the meeting planner about their audience.  Practical speaker tips to nail an interview Chooses speakers who can connect with the audience and are an expert in their area. From David Metzler:  What is Streamyard and how to use it How to use LinkedIn as a stage, and how to use it to break through the noise Tips to avoid bombing on stage The power of Clubhouse Understanding the power of when you are positioned on someone else's stage Credibility within the connection: People buy on emotion for logical reasons. From Pedro Adao: What he looks for in a speaker Why he joined the Stage Agency The best way to save your TIME when winning stages Pedro's biggest turn-offs when hiring speakers at his events Be humble and make it about the audience Don't make the event planner wonder why you are there! From Anthony Trucks: “When you can find something you love to do, that people love to see you do - that's the sweet spot” The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement” Dreaming bigger and the importance of listening not just hearing What he looks for in a speaker: Those who are willing to "go there"    LINKS: Connect with David Meltzer: Website: https://dmeltzer.com/office-hours-adapt-deliver-for-your-customers-with-mandy-shaw-ceo-of-b laze-pizza/  Twitter, Instagram, YouTube: @davidmeltzer  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmeltzer11/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/   Connect with Nicole Mixdorf: Website: https://balancebynature.com/author/nicole/ Connect with Anthony Trucks: Website: https://anthonytrucks.com/category/aww-shift-podcast/   Connect with Pedro Adao: Website: pedroadao.com Connect with Deanna Rogers: Website: https://scalable.co/ Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/ Would you like to be a featured judge for our worldwide speaker competition? Sign Up Here: http://joinplatformlive.com/SpeakOffMP *restrictions do apply*   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - What we cover today 0:28 - Introducing Nicole  6:22 - Transitioning into online 12:00 - Introducing David Meltzer 17:55 - The power of being on other people's stages 23:30 - How to get David's attention 28:33 - The chance to get on David's stage 29:38 - Introducing Pedro Adao 33:16 - Ho to save time and make more 39:08 - Making it clear why you were hired 44:09 - Finding the through line 45:42 - Introducing Anthony Trucks 50:50 - The beauty of communication 54:48 - Making real connections with transparency 59:01 - Building trust with consistency 1:06:58 - Backstage look with Pedro and Anthony 1:10:30 - Why you shouldn't wait 1:15:23 - How they visualize their events 1:20:35 - Talking to the decision-makers 1:24:57 - The speaker's rituals before going on stage 1:30:48 - How you can build your platform   More About David: David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh (“Lee”) Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. His life's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE More About Nicole: Nicole Mixdorf is the Chief Wellness Officer of Balance by Nature and was recently awarded as the 'Most Influential Woman in Corporate Wellness Services USA 2020' by Acquisition INTL Magazine as part of their 2020 Global Excellence Awards. She was also awarded as a 'Top 100 Healthcare Leader in the World 2020' by the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare. Nicole is a motivational leader who inspires people to be the absolute best that they can be. She spent over a decade working her way up the corporate ladder in a global firm, until she experienced the debilitating health consequences of a stressful work environment. After healing her body, she launched Balance by Nature in 2012 to inspire busy professionals to create more balance in their lives and thrive. More About Anthony: Anthony Trucks is a serial entrepreneur with one serious superpower. The power to shift with shifting times and help people start attaining their most ambitious desires as quickly as this month. He teaches people how to use the power of identity to achieve their dreams. Which is why he created The Shift Method. A process and a company focused on helping people close their “Identity Gaps” that are responsible for the shortfalls in their potential and lack of success. He then helps them upgrade how they operate so that the hard things become easy, which means more success in all areas of their life. It's time to Make Shift Happen. More About Pedro: Pedro Adao. He's had a number of successes on a number of fronts. He's a long-time entrepreneur, a Two-Comma Click Funnel winner and he's also the founder of the 100X Academy. In short, he's living what I'd call a “Faith-Infused Business” and we're going to talk about what it means and why it matters! More About David: DeAnna Rogers has been coordinating and directing events for 15 years. She started with smaller real estate events in the Austin area with as low as 20 attendees, and then grew to running large international events with audiences as large as 10,000. She is currently the Events Director at Digital Marketer, is responsible for one of the largest marketing events called Traffic & Conversion Summit, also known as T&C, along with other events such as WarRoom Mastermind, Certified Partner Program, and a new event called Content & Commerce Summit. DeAnna and her team produce over 30 live events around the globe a year and helps run one of the largest marketing events in the world, the Traffic & Conversion Summit.

You know the buzz words, there are challenges, virtual conferences, hybrid summits, live webinars, auto webinars, the list could go on and on and recently it seems like all these words could be interchangeable. If you've been in the industry long you've seen virtual summits everywhere. But there are some key differences between summits and other online events. Namely, what they can do for you. Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! On today's episode, we have virtual summit expert and founder of Virtual Summits Software, Mark Wade. From Brick-and-mortar business to online empire Dr. Mark has created six, seven, and multi-seven-figure companies using virtual summits. You'll get an inside look as Mark discusses the moment he realized that his legacy was directly tied to his impact and message. He talks about how he built Virtual Summits Software from the ground up and what exactly the purpose of a virtual summit is.  You've heard us talk about the importance of niching down your audience and with virtual summits it's no different. Mark talks about the importance of niching down your audience not just to help reach more people but to also help you look more like an expert. Listen in as we talk about the different types of summits, how you can “infotain” your audience and the best tricks on keeping online engagement with both your audience and your speakers.  Speakers you do not want to miss this episode because Mark will tell you the best tips on adding value and standing out in a sea of online events. Meeting planners you'll learn the Virtual Summit way to plan your next online event and get key insight into picking the perfect speaker for your summit.  When you hit play you will get expert advice on how you can save time, reach your audience faster, and have a greater impact. For more information or to get in touch with Mark, check out the resources below!    More Of What's Inside: The moment Mark realized he wanted to leave a legacy Building a company through virtual summits Summits vs. Streaming Conferences The purpose of a virtual summit Creating a summit story arc for your audience Reverse engineering to help niche down your audience Starting with your content to choose your speakers Finding the correct speaker for your summit How you can engage your speakers before the summit Mixing pre-recording and live sessions for more engagement How you can add value as a speaker   And much more!   LINKS: Book Speakers for your next event!  We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/ Join our Platform Live 2021 Event: Learn how to let your story shine while growing your business!  https://joinplatformlive.com/greenroom Join our Platform Tour interactive Journey, October 11th-17th: https://success.advanceyourreach.com/platformtour-registration/?campaign=Greenroom&ref=12 If you are interested in becoming an affiliate for our Platform Tour October 11th-17th, you can learn more here: Become an Partner for Platform Tour   Connect with Mark: Website: virtualsummits.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarkwade/ Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/ Influential Speakers in Mark's life:  Charlie Rocket   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:29 - Welcoming Mark Wade 6:32 - The difference between summits, conferences, and challenges 12:32 - Guiding clients through the process of creating a summit 16:53 - Nicheing down to show your expertise 21:10 - The biggest mistake made when picking speakers 24:51 - Overcoming disengagement in summits 30:00 - The balance between go at your own pace and engagement 34:58 - How you can get noticed as a speaker 41:33 - Mark's greenroom stories 45:11 - Where to get in touch with Mark   More About Mark: Dr. Mark T Wade, CEO of Viral Summits Concierge, founder of Virtual Summits Software, and host of the top-rated Virtual Summit Podcast is the visionary behind the evolution of summits.  From Brick-and-mortar business to online empire Dr. Mark has created six, seven, and multi–seven–figure companies using virtual summits.   He's the creator of the One-Day Summit, Interview With Impact, Summit Scripts, and the Summit Story Arc and has consulted with some of the world's top brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs.

From creating worlds with digital coding to the mom-and-pop auto shop down the road, there is a wealth of generational knowledge and innovation in our workforce. It's taken all of us to build a strong economy, but very few have been able to bridge the gap between their old-world skill sets and online digital influence. But that doesn't mean it's impossible, who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?  Our guest today is one of the few who has not only successfully bridged that gap but has leveraged it to create events that will help merge old-world skills and new-world marketing. Aaron Stokes is a 22-year veteran of the automotive repair industry, who uses his experience to help other auto repair shop owners build successful businesses. After multiple business owners sought him out for advice he recorded his first course and put it into the marketplace. It exploded and started a movement that would help bring small businesses out of obscurity and into the niche that needed them.  Listen in as we discuss how Aaron grew his course to in-person gatherings of up to 500 people in just four years. You'll get an inside look into how Aaron runs his events and what he looks for when it comes to keeping his audience engaged and inspired. Speakers, you'll gain insight into what exactly Aaron looks for when hiring and why he doesn't bring some speakers back. Meeting planners, you'll learn tips and tricks on how you can innovate your event and stay away from cookie-cutter experiences.  When you hit play you'll hear about Aaron's heart and dedication to changing the lives of small business owners and their families one experience at a time.  For more information or to connect with us, check out the links below!      More Of What's Inside: Creating smaller experiences within a bigger event          Mirroring a live event on social media Maximizing the resources within your city  Tactics to keep people coming back Picking the best speakers for your audience Creating an opportunity for self-revelation The importance of touching the heart of the audience Dealing with rapid growth and new hires Stepping away from the cookie-cutter version of events Impacting local people by sourcing from the community The problem with small businesses Pouring into your people to create a better event   And much more!     LINKS: Book Speakers for your next event!  We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions! Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/   Join our Platform Live 2021 Event: Learn how to let your story shine while growing your business!  https://joinplatformlive.com/greenroom   Join our Platform Tour interactive Journey, October 11th-17th: https://success.advanceyourreach.com/platformtour-registration/?campaign=Greenroom&ref=12 If you are interested in becoming an affiliate for our Platform Tour October 11th-17th, you can learn more here: Become an Partner for Platform Tour   Connect with Aaron: Website: ShopFixAcademy.com   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:37 - Introducing Aaron 1:54 - How Aaron got started 5:08 - Building different event experiences 10:41 - The difficulty of running multiple events at the same time 14:00 - The value that keeps people coming back 18:45 - How Aaron evaluates speakers 22:44 - Placing your speakers in the best light  25:57 - How Aaron jumped into the stream of masterminds 30:57 - Scaling the shop fix method 36:07 - The importance of hospitality 39:54 - Where you can find Aaron 40:59 - Closing thoughts More About Aaron: Aaron Stokes is a 22-year veteran of the automotive repair industry, who uses his experience to help other auto repair shop owners build successful businesses. Through Shop Fix Academy, he provides innovative management coaching and training based on the knowledge he acquired growing the automotive repair chains, Eurofix and Autofix. Stokes created Shop Fix Academy to provide comprehensive training for shop owners delivered through user-friendly videos, conferences, one-to-one coaching & peer groups to ensure that participants receive maximum value for their money. Stokes also offers consumers advice on automotive repair through his radio show, “Fixin' Cars with Aaron Stokes,” broadcast weekly on Nashville's 99.7 WTN

In an ideal world, our thoughts, ideas, and visions would automatically come together and present themselves to the exact person we're trying to reach. While that may not be possible right now, there are tried and true strategies that will help you define your message and make the impact you want. And it's all at the tip of your fingers.  Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today we have entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Strategic Profits Rich Schefren. From building three 7-figure businesses, to creating a free viral business report, and even inventing the first automated webinar, Rich has been dubbed the ‘Guru of gurus'. With world level expertise you'll gain key insight into how you can upgrade your online presence and niche down your audience to create profits that make a difference.  Listen in as Rich talks about his journey of dropping out of college to help his father run an apparel business to redefining and creating a report that would change the way people do business. You'll learn boots-on-the-ground insight into diagnosing the root cause of your pain points, and why you may feel like your business is too big for you. Rich talks about common mistakes entrepreneurs make when marketing online, and how you can answer the deepest issue your audience has. Get an inside look at up and coming technologies and Rich's vision for the future of business.  So hit play, and be ready to take some notes because this episode is bursting with answers to all the questions you have been too afraid to ask.  For more resources and to find Rich online, check out the links below!    More Of What's Inside: Pivoting with the rise of technology How ADD helped redefine Rich's perspective Condensing your marketing to 1 belief Solving problems from the ground up  The life cycles of tactics and how people miss them Why you put your best ideas out there first Building a marketing plan through quality products Teaching your prospects to value your products The importance of marketing with relatability How to properly build your business around you The future of business and how you can get ahead How data could help your business And much more!     LINKS: Join our upcoming event! Platform Live 2021 Connect with Rich: Website: https://www.strategicprofits.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternetBusinessTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealrichschefren/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSG9Ug9FKrFCYxSlTRwGiA  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-schefren/   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:28 - Introducing Rich 1:29 - How Rich got started  5:22 - Moving his business to online 10:05 - Pioneering a new concept  14:48 - Starting at the foundation of marketing 20:09 - Giving valuable information for free 24:29 - How Rich got his free product out there 30:10 - Recreating an experience for your prospects 35:02 - What to look out for in the future 39:50 - Rich's current project 44:43 - The perspective of a business owner 49:23 - Handling an ongoing issue to gain an ongoing customer 53:33 - Where to connect with Rich   More About Rich: Since founding Strategic Profits in 2005, Rich has been on a mission to turn struggling opportunity seekers into profitable entrepreneurs. During his career Rich has: Coached the world's top online business gurus Increased clients' revenues by BILLIONS of dollars Grew 3 of his businesses to 7-figures a year Authored the first “viral” free business report Popularized online business coaching in 2005 Invented the first automated webinar in 2009 In short, Rich is widely recognized as an Internet marketing pioneer and one of the world's leading experts on online business strategy

Before every entrepreneur there is a path, some have to carve it out and be a trailblazer for many. Others have the chance to follow in the footsteps of those who have come before them. Whichever path you choose there is one thing that makes the process completely yours. Your story.  Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today we have a powerful conversation with best-selling author, coach, and co-founder of “Blooprinted” Mike C-Roc. You'll hear the story of how Mike got started as an entrepreneur and how he has used his past to fuel his accomplishments instead of weighing him down. Mike talks about the value of growing your impact locally before stepping onto bigger stages and how you can use your own past to help push you towards success. You'll learn practical tips that will help you dig into what makes you and your product stand out.  If you've been listening to Inside The Greenroom for a while you've heard us talk about roadmaps and how they can help you easily gain impact with your message. Join us as we discuss Blooprinted and the upcoming opportunities that will not only help you know what step to take next but how you can help others follow in your footsteps as well. Your story has the power to change people's lives whether they're hearing it for the first time or following along with you.  You'll hear Mike talk about the impact you can grow through all these steps and more. So grab something to take notes and hit play because you will not want to miss this information! For more resources or to connect with Mike, check out the links below!  More Of What's Inside: Following those you admire How you can get known on a local level Building resilience through your past Growing your platform through podcast Aligning with your mission and getting rid of distractions Telling your story to grow impact Creating relationships that invest in you The 3 C's that will help you excel Having a blueprint for anything you want to do How you can upgrade with these 2 practices The importance of an honest self-assessment And much more! LINKS: Connect with Mike: Website: https://www.mikecroc.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeciorrocco  Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeycroc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeycroc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeCRocCiorrocco  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ciorrocco/ Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: =Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/ Influential Speakers in Mike's life:  Pete Vargas Grant Cardone Episode Minute By Minute: 0:26 - Introducing Mike C-Roc 1:43 - How Mike got started 6:27 - Growing up in a divorced household 11:56 - Using struggles to fuel you 18:02 - The importance of telling your story 21:56 - A moment of big self-investment 26:12 - How Mike helps companies get to the next level 30:36 - The concept of blueprinted 35:43 - Two things that can lead to your success 37:12 - Where you can connect with Mike 37:37 - Closing thoughts   More About Mike: Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco is the Co-Founder of Blooprinted, best-selling Author of ROCKET FUEL -Convert Setbacks. Become Unstoppable- and the powerhouse behind the "What Are You Made Of?" podcast. He has been featured by Yahoo! Finance as one of the Top Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 and is on a mission to build people. He is driven to inspire others and he measures his success on how he is able to help others achieve greatness. C-Roc had a fire lit in him at an early age. That fire has ignited him with a fierce desire to compel people to see the greatness inside themselves using past life events to fuel their fire.

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! In today's episode, we talk with the producer and owner of Simplifilm, Jason Rink. Listen in to Jason's insightful journey of leaving it all behind as a banker to charge after his passion as a filmmaker. You'll learn the most important thing everyone should know when they're transitioning and how shifting your mindset will not only help you build a foundation but keep a paycheck. Jason has key insight into how you can use the tools you have around you right now to create the products that will grow your business.  Join us as Jason talks about how crucial it is to niche your audience and why entrepreneurs and businesses shouldn't skip this step. We discuss the role of coaches and other outside eyes that can help you keep laser-focused on your ideal audience. You'll learn about practices to help you make impactful sales, like the three lenses Jason looks at all his products through, how you can create a simple and powerful lead magnet and even more tips on easily finding your ideal audience.  You may want to bring something to write notes on because from the moment you hit play, you'll hear key strategies on how you can take all that you offer and create the life you've always wanted.  If you enjoyed this episode and would like more resources or to get in touch with Jason, check out the links below!    More Of What's Inside: Producing videos that generate leads and sales online Shifting your mindset from security to purpose The crucial thing anyone who's transitioning careers should know Building a foundation while collecting a paycheck Why you shouldn't skip niching down your target audience The importance of owning and developing your expertise How a coach can help keep you organized and understandable 3 lenses to filter your content through to get your ideal audience The process of building a strong funnel Creating a powerful and simple lead magnet  And much more!     LINKS: Connect with Jason: Website: http://www.jasonrink.com Email: jason@jasonrink.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonrink Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com Episode Minute By Minute: 0:27 - Introducing Jason Rink 1:35 - How he got started 5:34 - Making a big career change 10:47 - A look into Jason's coaching 14:43 - Getting the maximum out of the tools you have now 18:46 - The impact a coach can have on your business 22:16 - Creating awareness, affinity, and authority for your ideal client 26:34 - 3-step process to building a funnel 33:04 - Generating a productive lead magnet 38:25 - Practical tips for maximum reach 43:08 - Closing thoughts and how to connect with Jason   More About Jason: Jason Rink is Owner of Simplifilm, a video production agency based in Austin, TX. An award-winning producer and director of documentary films, he has over a decade of commercial filmmaking experience. He has worked with A-list talent and celebrities, like Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss, U.S. Senators, and Presidential Candidates. He has worked with global brands such as Aston Martin, Toyota, and Mazda. Since 2015, he has been on retainer with some of the world's most successful direct-response marketing firms, producing over 100 online video campaigns that have generated more than $500 million in revenue, as well as hundreds of thousands of email opt-ins and leads. 

If you've been listening to Inside The Greenroom for a while now, you know that your co-host, Blair Bryant Nichols has experience both on and off the stage, along with helping many of your favorite speakers get on their dream stages. It's safe to say that he knows what it takes to make a great speaker. Often, Blair gets asked, “What's your biggest tip before I go on stage?”. No matter the industry, speaker, gender, age, etc., his answer remains the same every time. When you go on stage, you are giving a gift - the gift of YOU to the audience. This advice goes beyond your mindset... In today's episode of Inside The Greenroom, we have a powerful couple who understand that giving themselves as a gift to the world is not just great advice, but the core belief they operate from. Join us as we talk with Tom and Tonya Telesco, the founders of Telesco Leadership Group, about their career journeys. From failing and learning the secrets of success to their first meeting and starting a whole new journey together.  Lifelong learning is what sets apart the ‘pretty good' from the successful, and that is exactly the approach that Tom and Tonya take when it comes to your personal development. Tom discusses how he fought back against defeat and depression, realigned himself with the foundation of serving before leading, and how he uses this to help others find the message within themselves. You'll learn why Tonya is so passionate about speakers and entrepreneurs pursuing their identities and purposes and how you can practically take steps to upgrade and expand your impact while also living the life of your dreams.  Hit play to hear this dynamic team will tell you just how important personal development is and why the world needs YOUR story and impact. To connect with Tom and Tonya or learn more about our resources, check out the links below!   More Of What's Inside: Understanding the difference between success and significance How one event changed Tonya's life Finding YOUR secrets for success How serving opens doors Realigning your intentions to create value for your audience Why you should be a life-long learner Finding the power of your story  Recognizing that defeat is not denial Following that tug of your heart to success Creating a system to get back up and try again And much more!   LINKS: Connect with Tom:  Website: https://www.thomastelesco.com/ and https://www.telescoleadership.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomTelescoCoach Insta: https://www.instagram.com/telescocoach/ Connect with Tonya: Website: https://www.tonyatelesco.com/ and https://www.telescoleadership.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyaleespence Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tonyatelesco/   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com Influential Speakers in Tom & Tonya's life:  Nick Vujicic   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:30 - Introducing Tom and Tonya 4:46 - Tonya's career journey 7:04 - How Tom's dream began 11:24 - The importance of personal development 14:33 - Being faithful with the small things 19:05 - How Tom and Tonya met 26:38 - The power of a good speaker 30:40 - Where to find Tonya and Tom   More About Tom and Tonya: “Tom and Tonya Telesco have a burning desire to inspire others to reach their fullest potential and live a life of impact and influence. They are the founders of Telesco Leadership Group which equips entrepreneurs and leaders in both the business and faith based arena. As keynote speakers, authors, and thought leaders, they are recognized for their expertise in both personal and leadership development. As members of the teaching faculty for John Maxwell's Global Leadership Company, they have the opportunity to speak into the lives of 36,000+ members in 150+ countries worldwide.

Does the word ‘funnel' mean anything to you? If you're an entrepreneur chances are they mean something different to you than the rest of the world. If you're an early-stage entrepreneur maybe you dread the word. If you have been in business for a while, maybe you see the need but get overwhelmed with the details and tech. We get it, with all the information out there it can get confusing, but what if there was a better way?  Today we join you live from A360i! We went Inside The Greenroom to have a conversation with digital marketing expert, coach, and co-founder of Funnel Gorgeous, Julie Stoian! Listen in as Julie shares incredible insight into the world of digital marketing, funnels, and the #1 strategy you can use to grow your business. You'll hear how Julie began her career in digital marketing and how she grew a multi-million dollar business from the ground up while being pregnant and going through a diverse. (If she can do it, we can too right?) Listen in as we discuss the most common misconceptions of digital marketing and Julie's view of why people get stuck before they've even begun. We know that digital marketing can sometimes feel like a balancing act, but it doesn't have to be complicated; you'll learn practical tips that will have you creating effective sales funnels, strong email lists, and effective communication with your clients. You'll love Julie's thoughts about the importance of stepping away from tech and creating relationships that will serve and support each other whether live or digital.  Hit play to join the conversation! To connect with Julie or learn more about Funnel Gorgeous check out the links below.    More Of What's Inside: Building a seven-figure marketing agency Why you shouldn't start with tech Properly leveraging an event funnel  What a funnel is in simple terms How you can account for 100% of leads 4 funnels that will help you grow and scale Finding the right audience for you  Talking to the awareness of your audience The fastest way to clean your email list Building business through relationships And much more!     LINKS: Connect with Julie: Website: funnelgorgeous.com   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com   More About Julie: Julie Stoian is a digital marketing expert and coach, currently making her mark on the internet as the co-founder of several popular online business brands such as Create Your Laptop Life ®, Funnel Gorgeous ®, Digital Insiders, and more. Episode Minute By Minute: 0:57 - How Julie got started 2:16 - Common misconceptions about digital marketing 5:11 - The effect of technology in the industry 9:30 - Creating simple automation 12:02 - Capturing clients from the stage 17:05 - Finding the awareness level of your audience 21:38 - Purging your list of people who are not serving your 25:07 - How Julie grew her business 29:21 - Where you can connect with Julie

Welcome, Jon Berghoff from XCHANGE, Inside the Greenroom! The way we gather in groups - live events, masterminds, workshops - has been put to the test in the last year.  In this episode, Jon gives us a glimpse into how the most successful group experiences often operate on another level - even playing a different game than everybody else.   Want to understand exactly how the pandemic has shifted what's possible around how we gather?  We discuss the future of hybrid events and the science behind creating a thriving community (even a global movement). You'll get a behind-the-scenes look, revealing exactly what Jon designed and delivered for our team at a recent mastermind event.  FYI, it was MIND BLOWING.  Join us as we discuss industry-changing ideas about the importance of facilitation and planning, three questions you will want to ask for your next hybrid event, and even bringing in the audience to help co-create the perfect hybrid event. You're in for a real treat because this is GROUNDBREAKING information we've never shared on the podcast!  If you're listening and believe there is an opportunity to unlock potential in groups through the power of facilitation, then you're in luck. Jon is personally leading two workshops with key in sight into XCHANGE's framework and method hosted July 27th & 28th.  To learn more and to save your spot, check out the links section below!   More Of What's Inside: The shift in gatherings after the pandemic Creating unity in hybrid events with language 3 ways to give value to both those online and in-person How to convert passive learning into active learning The 4S Framework for building communities Creating psychological safety Building a strong connection between your audience and your keynote speaker The role higher purpose has in community  Co-creating your event with your attendees How to get your community to discover their higher purpose Making meaningful connections BEFORE the event Real-life examples of the importance of facilitators The one thing that will make everything fail   And much more!     LINKS: Connect with Jon: Website: xchangeapproach.com Email: jon@xchangeapproach.com Free Workshop July 27th and 28th: https://xchangeapproach.com/unlockwisdomayr Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:29  - Welcome Jon Berghoff 4:25 - Creating a hybrid event 8:50 - Finding the right time to all come together 12:39 - Active learning vs. passive learning 17:41 - Breaking down the job of a facilitator 20:48 - Practical examples of engaging your audience 25:14 - 3 things good facilitation accomplishes 29:52 - Ending a session the same way you started 35:06 - The power of human connection 39:40 - 4 things you need to build community 46:01 - How co-creating worked for AYR 50:56 - Solving problems more effectively 55:26 - How to connect with Jon   More About Jon: Jon Berghoff is the founder of XCHANGE, a facilitation methodology used by thousands of coaches, speakers, consultants and group facilitators, across over 25 countries. XCHANGE is trusted by some of the highest stakes organizations, and most forward-thinking movements in the world, including BMW, Facebook, Vitamix, HeartMath, Conscious Capitalism, Women Presidents Organization, and Keller Williams.    Prior to founding XCHANGE, Jon previously served as the head of sales at Vitamix Corporation, where revenue grew from $40-$180M in less than 4 years, as their team grew from 175 to over 600 members.  

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! In today's episode, we talk to the winner of the annual AYR speak-off, Ashley Ryckman! If you haven't listened to the AYR Speak-Off, we encourage you to check out episode 100 where Ashley gave her 3-minute signature talk that locked in her triumphant win.  In this episode, we want to introduce you to the name behind the trophy. Ashley is an entrepreneur, speaker, mother of six, and is passionate about helping women worldwide experience life with love and abundance. You'll hear about Ashley's journey, from making a small Facebook boutique selling used clothes to growing a community that supports and grows new entrepreneurs seeking freedom in life.  Listen in as we discuss how Ashley began her journey through necessity but quickly turned her mindsets and thought processes to the task at hand. Ashley talks about the importance of community and vulnerability and how they affect not only your life but those around you as well. We discuss connections, and Ashley has some great insight into how you can make a connection no matter where you are.  If you found this episode inspiring, we encourage you to share it with a friend or family member.  PS, to connect with Ashley, check out the links below!    More Of What's Inside: The inspiration of necessity How Ashley got to the next level Finding the confidence within others The reach of social media lives Finding connection no matter the setting Changing the narrative of your beliefs The best thing to help with accountability Understanding the scope of your reach The importance of authenticity Sharing community and connection And much more!   LINKS: Connect With Ashley: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashley.keanryckman Website: http://becomingchic.me/ Insta: @theashleyryckman   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com Episode Minute By Minute: 0:27 Episode starts 1:47 How Ashley got started 5:47 How your vulnerability can transform others 7:50 The ROI on human connection 11:27 How Ashley is helping others change their narrative  15:05 How Ashley scaled so quickly  25:38 How to join Ashley's tribe 26:04 What Ashley is most grateful for   More About Ashley: Meet Ashley, Wife and Mompreneur of six beautiful humans Ashley is passionate about what she does and committed to helping women worldwide believe they deserve a life of love and abundance! Whether she's teaching women about contour, wigs, and bougie lashes on her Ashley's Chic Boutique Facebook live shopping shows, coaching social media business strategery with the Online Boutique Club, or guiding women just like you through her process to Becoming Chic, Ashleys mission is simple. To inspire women to believe they deserve all that they dream of. Follow her on Facebook or Instagram to learn more!

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today we are celebrating our 100th episode so we decided to do something a little bit different; instead of stepping Inside The Greenroom, we invite you to step inside the audience of our LIVE 2021 Speak-off! If you've listened to any of the past 99 episodes, there's a good chance you may have heard us mention the speak-off once or twice. This is the most believed and talked about part every year after our annual event! We wanted to share it with you today because we believe it truly encapsulates everything we do here at Advance Your Reach and Inside The Greenroom. Hundreds of contestants from all over the world compete to land a top 10 spot; when you hit play, you'll hear our top ten finalists battle it out for a top spot.  Listen in on the action from start to finish and glean the practical tips, advice, and strategies that will benefit your own platform. You'll hear how the speak-off started, real-time advice and tips from the top meeting planners in the world, how to add value in 3 minutes or less, and even how YOU can be next year's champion! We hope that you put your headphones in, take a little extra time and immerse yourself into the magic of an AYR Event.  PS: Like what you hear? Connect with us, the judges, and our finalist by clicking the links below!   Meeting Planners:  To judge our next speaker competition, email katie@advanceyourreach.com to learn about upcoming dates and events.  Join our Virtual Events One-Day Intensive on July 30th! Learn the high-converting Blueprint used by Dean Graziosi, Tony Robbins, & Grant Cardone that Converts & Connects With Communities. https://success.advanceyourreach.com/virtual-events-intensive/ Speakers:  To compete in our next upcoming speaker competition, email: info@advanceyourreach.com to learn more! More Of What's Inside: Live audio from 2021 Speak-Off Hear how the speak-off started  The CTA Pete recommends every speaker use Custom speaking tips from Pat Quinn How to become the next big speaker Grand prize winner reveal  Hear what contestant won a stage with John Lee Dumas How to add soul into your speaking 100th episode celebration Hear from judges around the world virtually   And much more!     Learn More About Judges: To judge our next speaker competition, email katie@advanceyourreach.com to learn about upcoming dates and events. John Lee Dumas - Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast: https://www.eofire.com Karl Krummenacher - Mindshare Collaborative: https://mindsharecollaborative.com/mindshare-mastermind/ Deanna Rogers - Scalable: https://scalable.co Brad Sumrock - Apartment Investor Mastery: https://bradsumrok.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X01oY6gzi8EEN-AiZ_CATis9J6xIevdMw6V ggnMR43rglQbHN4Ve9nhoC_cYQAvD_BwE Stormy Wellington - Stormy Wellington: https://stormywellington.com Mark Wade -  Virtual Summits: https://virtualsummits.com/ Bert Wright - Motivating the Masses: https://www.motivatingthemasses.com Jen Gottlieb - Super Connector Media: https://superconnectormedia.com Phil Mershon - Social Media Examiner: www.socialmediaexaminer.com Giovanni Marsico - Archangels Academy: https://archangelacademy.com    Top 10 Speak-Off Finalists:  Ashley Ryckman: www.becomingchic.me Michael Unbroken: www.thinkunbroken.com Amber Daniel: destinystrategists@gmail.com, www.destinystrategists@gmail.com Craig Bruce: craig@evolvehealthandlifestyle.com, www.evolvehealthandlifestyle.com Tom Telesco: https://www.thomastelesco.com Meredith Viguers: https://mpoweredyou.com , @MpoweredYou Marianne Bjelke: https://bewhatnow.com/speaking/  David Maxwell: www.davidthemaxwell.com Hatsu Ramadhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makemoneyonyourterms/ Monica Von: https://monicavon.com   Connect with IGR Team: blair@advanceyourreach.com  katie@advanceyourreach.com info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - What to expect today 1:46 - Welcome Pete Vargas 6:00 - Jimmy Nelson kicks us off 7:21 - Finalist 1 - Craig Bruce 13:35 - Finalist 2 - Amber Daniel 19:35 - Finalist 3 - Hatsu Ramadhan 26:41 - Finalist 4 - Monica Von 32:32 - Finalist 5 - Tom Telesco 38:49 - Finalist 6 - Meredith Viguers 45:03 - Finalist 7 - Michael Unbroken   52:26 - Finalist 8 - Marianne Bjelke   58:43 - Finalist 9 - David Maxwell  1:06:54 - Finalist 10 - Ashley Reichman 1:13:46 - Judges Feedback 1:40:57 - Final thoughts and advice with Pat Quinn 1:41:35 - 2021 Speak-Off Winners

Creativity is just connecting things - Steve Jobs. When you look back throughout history you will find that some of the best innovators in time have used their creativity to produce new technologies and business practices that have changed the course of our world. While these feats seem near impossible, these top dogs all had one thing in common, and it's the one essential ability that everyone has to be successful.   They leaned into their creativity. Yep, your next business solution is within YOU. Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today's guest is creativity strategist, global keynote speaker, and author of the award-winning "The Creative Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation, and Intuition at Work," Natalie Nixon Ph.D. Natalie is the president of Figure 8 Thinking, a company that advises leaders on transformation by applying wonder and rigor to amplify growth and business value. Natalie talks about her journey and how she began connecting the internal business systems with the creativity she strengthened in studying fashion and design.  Listen in as Natalie talks about how she went from academic teaching to speaking professionally, her method of trying out ideas in front of audiences, and even how she connects with her audience now to help her continue to grow. You'll learn why it is vital for businesses to foster creativity, how that changes the culture within the workplace, and why being creative is not just for artists. You will also hear Natalie give some incredible tips on how you can start looking at projects differently and some possible upcoming business trends you won't want to miss!  This episode is jam-packed with great information and insight that will help you not only grow your business but thrive no matter what your situation is.  For more resources or to connect with Natalie, check out the links below! More Of What's Inside: How Natalie began professionally speaking  Using speaking to prototype your ideas How your audience's questions can help you grow Why creativity is needed for strategy in business Finding genuine feedback from your audience What facilitating can do for you speaking The importance of leaders modeling curiosity  Breaking through the stereotype of creativity to be more innovative Understanding the rigor that comes with creativity The moment Natalie had to pivot and innovate her book launch Tips to help you start thinking in a different way  Business trends to look out for   And much more!   LINKS: Connect with Natalie: Website: https://www.figure8thinking.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcSmGPTe7w Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, with no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:28 Welcome Inside The Greenroom! 1:12 How Natalie and Blair met 1:57 Natalie's professional background and how she got here 10:04 How Natalie brings art and design into her speaking 16:16 Mindset shifts around design and creativity 26:38 What the next generation wants in the workplace 30:50 The process that led to Natalie's book 39:45 Launching a book in the midst of a pandemic  49:03 Closing thoughts and encouragement   More About Natalie: Natalie Nixon, Ph.D. is a creativity strategist, global keynote speaker, and author of the award-winning “The Creative Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation, and Intuition at Work.” As president of Figure 8 Thinking, LLC she advises leaders on transformation by applying wonder and rigor to amplify growth and business value. Download your free sample chapter of The Creativity Leap here: bit.ly/tclfree

As entrepreneurs, speakers, and meeting planners we are intimately familiar with the complicated experience that is paid advertising. How exactly do you even use metrics, how to get the most bang for your buck, and does it even work?  Our guest to today is social media marketing expert, professional speaker, coach, and founder of Powerful Professionals, Kim Walsh Phillips! Kim has spoken around the world and coached some of the biggest brands and thought leaders like Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, Kevin O'Leary, Bill Glazer and Gary Vaynerchuk to name just a few. In today's episode Kim offers some pivotal insight into social media marketing and how you can upgrade your influence and make more impactful moves for your business.  Listen in as we discuss Kim's journey of learning how to make the systems work for you, and how she went from hocking her engagement ring to building a seven figure firm. Kim talks about just what your metrics can show you about your audience, tips on how to make engaging posts, and how you can turn views and impressions into money making clients. You'll want to grab a notebook and pen for this episode because it is full of know-how and info that you'll want to remember.  To find more of Kim's resources or to connect with us check out the links below!    More Of What's Inside: How Kim got started in social media marketing Why you should know how your metrics work Why Facebook ads became more expensive Practical tips to upgrade your social media posts One key metric to follow up with on paid advertising New and emerging platforms that you should use How to effectively narrow in your audience Taking action to improve the lives closest to yours Knowing when to bring in someone for your next level Why its important to take care of your employees first The importance of following up And much more! LINKS: Connect with Kim: Website: http://powerfulprofessionals.com   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions! Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:24 Meet Kim 1:54 How Kim got her start 7:24 Why Kim wrote her book 14:00 Why there is still room for you on social 16:53 Where Kim thinks social is heading 21:28 How Kim started to land stages 25:31 Investing in the best  30:21 Always honor and bless your team 33:00 How to generate organic leads for free 40:01 How to connect with Kim More About Kim: Kim is the founder of Powerful Professionals, a business coaching and education company. She was recently named #475 in the Inc 5000 and is an MBA-free self-made millionaire. Named “a must to read by those in business” by Forbes Magazine, she is the best-selling author of multiple books including “The Ultimate Guide to Instagram for Business” and “The No BS Guide To Direct Response Social Media Marketing.” She's spoken around the world and coached some of the biggest brands and thought leaders, having worked alongside Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, Kevin O'Leary, Dr. Nido Quebin, Dan Kennedy, Bill Glazer and Gary Vaynerchuk. She resides just outside of Atlanta, GA, with her very tall husband and glitter-obsessed girls and is fueled by faith, love, laughter, and lots, and lots (and lots) of coffee.

Tony Robbins, Oprah Winfrey, Robert Kiyosaki, all household names that have made a huge impact not just with entrepreneurs but in the world as well. We’ve all heard their journeys, read their books, and watched them closely, but when it comes to your own journey do you see similarities? Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom, we are excited for today’s guest, Emily Vavra is a worldwide keynote speaker and purposeful entrepreneur with a 9-figure business built from the ground up and the calling of guiding other purposeful entrepreneurs in achieving their prestige, grace, and zone of genius. Emily is a go-getter who at twenty-three jumped into the world of networking marketing making her first million dollars just three years later, she is passionate about serving entrepreneurs and creating a clearer path to success.  Join us as we talk about how Emily built her business from the ground up by jumping into the deep end and pursuing her dream of creating a life that was her own. Emily talks about investing in herself and business to give her the right tools to accelerate herself as fast as possible. Listen in as she discusses the importance of upgrading your meeting skills by evaluating questions, do’s and don’ts, and human connection.  You’ll learn about Emily’s initial mindset of saying yes to everything so that she could get as much exposure as possible, why she believes true service is one of the best things you can do, and how taking time to slow down before making a decision can keep you from later regrets. Emily talks about the It’sEmily method and how you too can learn how to avoid burnout, choose what works best for your goals, and accelerate your journey. If you have been needing a little extra help with your business you will not want to miss this episode. To learn more about Emily and the it’sEmily method or to book her for your next event check out the links below!   Here’s what we cover: How Emily built her business from the ground up The importance of perfecting your meeting skills Finding creative ways to serve The responsibility you have with starting a platform The best thing you can do for your business Creating balance to avoid burnout Why you should write down the questions you keep getting asked How Emily overcame the biggest obstacle of her career Beating imposter syndrome and pushing through fear Slowing down to make sure you’re making the right choices And much more!     LINKS: Connect with Emily: Website: https://itsemily.com/ Website: https://www.itsemilymethod.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/emilyavavra Insta: @itsemily   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/   Influential Speakers in Emily’s life:  Eric Worre Chalene Johnson Brendon Burchard   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:27 Welcome, Emily Inside The Greenroom! 1:42 How Emily’s journey started 6:29 How events help Emily achieve success  12:15 The steps Emily took to get on more stages 19:09 How Emily determines what to focus on 22:40 The 'it’s Emily' method  26:22 What’s on the horizon for Emily 28:20 Emily’s biggest struggle in the early days 32:25 What Emily learned when things  35:47 The event that impacted Emily the most   More About Emily: Emily Vavra is a worldwide keynote speaker and purposeful entrepreneur whose calling is guiding other purposeful entrepreneurs in achieving their prestige, grace, and zone of genius. She is a top Network Marketing Professional who to this day built a 9-figure organization from the ground up that includes over 145,000 individuals. She is also an internationally recognized entrepreneur who packs arenas and events with thousands of people, speaking on strategic business coaching, breaking through people’s plateaued mindsets, sharing inspirational stories, and more. Her ability to connect with audiences   on various topics, from simple tips on being prestigious in your profession, to more profound self-worth issues, is primarily due to her authenticity growing up in a small town with a single mom. Emily has been featured in FORBES, Good Morning America, Fox News, ABC, Life+Style Magazine, and MORE! She is honored to share stages with some great names such as Tony Robbins, Eric Worre, Lisa Nichols, Lou Holtz, Brendon Burchard, and many more. Now, after a decade of entrepreneurship, Emily has created her flagship coaching program, ItsEmily Method, which fast-tracks all her skills, wisdom, and results-driven strategies to the purposeful entrepreneurs who want more in their life. She created it for those who want to uplevel their current business goals and be seen as power players in their respective industries regardless if you’re just starting or have been in your profession for decades.

As kids we are told to dream big and reach for the stars, but as we grow up those can feel like two of the hardest things to do.... The ones who can keep or regain that childlike wonder and belief that anything can happen if you set their mind to it, are a special type of human. They are the ones who change the world changers by changing the people who change the world, the leaders of leaders, the influencers for influencers. In the industry, these people are recognized by a much humbler name...coaches. Over the past few years the coaching and self development world has been booming, but have you ever stopped and wondered, Who coaches the coaches? Who encourages the encouragers? To answer that question we have to introduce you to our guest today, Mitch Matthews! Mitch is an elite level speaker, entrepreneur, author and success coach. You may recognize his voice as the host of the top rated podcast called “DREAM THINK DO.”  He feels like he was put on the planet to help people to dream bigger, think better and do more of what THEY were put on the planet to do! He’s also the creator of the BIG Dream Gathering.  These powerful events inspire participants to get clear on their own dreams as well as collaborate with others in the room to make their dreams happen.  Listen in as Mitch and Blair dive deep into Mitch's success journey. You will hear how Mitch made the pivot to online before the pandemic, tips on how to serve the audience in front of you at the highest level, how to leverage apps and technology for your virtual event and business, and how Mitch is showing up powerfully for coaches around the world and his new mission to ‘Encouraging The Encourager’ SPEAK OFF BONUS TIPS:  As you may know, the hybrid event of the year, Advanced 360 Interactive is right around the corner. That means that our speak off contestants are gearing up to compete and win the stage. Be sure to listen to the end and hear Mitch’s biggest tips as a Speak Off Judge for the contestants and more! Get your tickets now:  advance360interactive.com SPEAK OFF JUDGES: If you are a meeting planner and think you have what it takes to choose the next big name speakers, while getting exposure for your events, apply here: https://advance360interactive.com/meeting-planner-2021 email katie@advanceyourreach.com for questions. More Of What We Cover  How Mitch’s gatherings inspire dreams to come to life  How Mitch shifted his events from in-person to virtual  What COVID has taught us about what we can do, and what is possible in a virtual world.  How to engage people online through zoom  What to do when your heroes let you down Get ready: The event world is coming back by storm  Giving yourself permission to change careers  All speaking mistakes can be smoothed over You can help create the experience at any event Serving people on zoom or at the stadium  What Mitch has learned from working with high-level clients Mitch’s mission to: “Encourage the Encouragers,”  How speaking can lead to coaching opportunities, and how coaching can feed speaking opportunities!   And much more!    LINKS:  Connect with Mitch: https://mitchmatthews.com To learn more about Mitch’s upcoming Free June Challenge, go to: mitchmatthews.com/pv3 Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:30 Welcome Inside The Greenroom with Mitch Matthews! 1:39 How Mitch’s journey began  4:10 When Mitch started to search for his dream job 9:33 Why the stage is is the best practice  14:29 How Mitch is leveraging digital stages 19:48 The silver lining of covid for Mitch 26:10 Get ready the 2022 event boom 29:28 Mitch’s advice for anyone taking a step to get on bigger stages 34:53 Some of the best industry advice Mitch has gotten 37:39 Be committed to deliver  

Almost halfway through the year and the world is changing yet again live events are coming back, but digital stages are staying just as strong. Do you know how to help your business thrive through this new hybrid way of life?  If you’ve listened to the show before you’ve heard both of our guests today, Pat Quinn and Dolores Hirschmann are both a part of the Advance Your Reach team and amazing strategists and coaches that will up your speaking game and help your business have the greatest impact possible. You’ll hear from both as they talk about the new wave of hybrid events that are opening up stages to more people than ever before.  Listen in as we talk about our A360i event coming up that will equip, empower, and encourage you to take this leap into your own events, businesses, and speaking gigs. You’ll learn about the resources we offer to help you grow your platform without having to start from scratch. With coachings, think-tanks, and breakouts this event will have everything you need to make relationships that will have a lasting impact on you and your business.  Speakers, if you’ve been looking for a good place to start making connections, thousands of meeting planners from around the world will be watching to see who is the next up and comer. Meeting planners don’t miss this opportunity to find the next perfect person for your stage.  Check out our annual speak-off with incredible speakers from around the world who will compete to win the chance at speaking on stages with some of the biggest names out there.  Our panel of judges is almost 200 and growing! If you are a meeting planner and think you have what it takes to choose the next big name speakers, while getting exposure for your events, apply here: https://advance360interactive.com/meeting-planner-2021, email katie@advanceyourreach.com for questions.   Speakers, To learn more and grab your tickets go to advance360interactive.com.  Here’s what we cover: What we have in store for you Finding the underdog speaker How meeting planners can find the next big thing You chance to be seen by tons of planners The new wave of hybrid events How you can upgrade your speaking skills   The impact stages have had on business Learn from the best in the industry How you can get the best of both worlds with live and digital events How speaking will accelerate your business And much more!   LINKS: Mentioned: katie@advanceyourreach.com Advance360interaction.com advance360interactive.com/meeting-planner-2021   Connect with Pat: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-quinn-71b29480 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pat.quinn.96387   Connect with Dolores:  Email: dolores@advanceyourreach.com Website: http://www.mastersinclarity.com/   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:27 Welcome Delores and Pat! 1:08 The A360i hybrid event is right around the corner! 5:53 The new opportunities available  8:44 What our world-famous Speak Off is like 12:06 How virtual stages lead to more interactions  20:21 Why service-based business need to leverage stages 27:17 Getting in front of the right audience 30:04 Get your tickets now!   More About Pat: Pat Quinn has been entertaining, inspiring, and educating audiences for over 30years.  As a former professional magician, Pat learned the art of commanding a stage early in his career.  With an advanced degree in brain research, he understands how adults learn new information.  As a professional consultant and speaker he has keynoted the biggest conferences and spoken to audiences around the world.   Pat consults with Professional Speakers and Business Leaders to help them improve their presenting skills and more effectively deliver their messages. From Olympic Athletes to New York Times Bestselling Authors, the very best speakers in the world turn to Pat Quinn to improve their presentation skills.  PatQuinn lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with his wife and two daughters.   More about Dolores:  Dolores is an internationally recognized STRATEGIST & COACH. She helps clients clarify their “idea worth sharing”, design their communication strategies, and implement business growth systems. Her clients become speakers and authors and take their message to larger audiences like TEDx and beyond. She works through group coaching, workshops, one on one coaching, as well as public speaking. Dolores is a writer, TEDx Organizer, and participant in TED conferences. She is a CTI certified and ICF accredited coach and has a business degree from the Universidad de San Andres, Argentina. Originally from Buenos Aires, Dolores speaks fluent Spanish, English, and French and lives in Dartmouth, MA with her husband and four children.

Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. - George Bernard Shaw Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom, we have a fantastic guest today founder and owner of Think Unbroken, and author of popular book “Think Unbroken: Understanding And Overcoming Childhood Trauma” Michael Anthony. Michael has overcome immense amounts of childhood abuse from his mother, stepfather, and grandmother, pushed past addiction, unhealthy weights, and broken through countless damaging mindsets to be where he is today. He is passionate about helping adults overcome their own childhood trauma to live a life that is successful and free.  Join us as we talk about how Michael began his journey of self-healing that started with acknowledging the trauma he’s been through and how he reversed engineered his mountain and found the very first step that changed the course of his life. You’ll learn how he pushed through the challenges and hardships of digging deep within to find that his number one fan needed to be himself and how honoring who he wanted to be was a pivotal step that kept him on track.  As entrepreneurs, speakers, and event planners we know that some of the best in our industry are self-taught learners, and we believe Michael is a great example of the capability of what we as humans can do. Michael talks about the importance of asking for help, why you should get used to being uncomfortable, and why the people who follow you may be the most important people in your business.  We have an open discussion about bringing value to everyone you possibly can and working within your own values and morals to not only honor yourself but align you with the exact people you need to meet that will accelerate you and your business.  This episode is jam-packed with deep and thought-provoking conversation that will have you reevaluating every situation for upgrades. To get in contact with Michael or to follow his journey check out the links below and if you’re wanting to be a part of an opportunity to flex your speaking skills check out our Advanced 360 Challenge coming up soon!    Here’s what we cover: How child abuse may impact your adult life The importance of acknowledging past trauma  Finding the first step you need to take through reverse engineering Honoring the person you think you are  Pushing through uncomfortableness to grow exponentially Why you should stop being afraid to ask for help The reason most people don’t start towards their goals Why you should always go first  How people fail with new attempts  Clearly defining your morals and values to KNOW where you’re going Creating value for those around you for the sake of bringing value And much more!   LINKS: Connect with Michael: Website: http://www.thinkunbroken.com/ Website Mentioned:  www.healtraumacoach.com Facebook: http://Facebook.com/Michaelunbroken Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/michaelunbroken Insta: https://www.instagram.com/michaelunbroken Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC95YX4cZdz39HHIaLZYFsGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traumasurvivormentorandcoach/   Advanced 360 Link:  Website: http://www.advanced360interactive.com Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/ Influential Speakers in Michael’s life:  Gary Vaynerchuk Anthony Trucks  Tom Bilyeu Brendan Burchard Mel Robbins   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:28 Welcome Michael Inside The Greenroom 2:19 What Michael’s childhood was like 4:29 The elephant in the room in the mental health care space 5:20 Regaining confidence  11:39 How Michael started using his story to help others 16:18 The only way to know what you are capable of 21:25 How Michael overcome the fear of others opinion 24:26 Why some people are scared to take action 25:04 Michael’s incredible story of meeting Pete Vargas 33:03 The 2-min pitch that closed Grant Cardone  38:13 What Michael does before every time before going on stage 42:11 Why Michael tries to add value in every moment More About Michael: Michael was born to a hyper-abusive drug addict mother who cut his finger off at 4 years old, a step-father you pray you never have, and a racist grandmother that pushed him into an identity crisis. By the time he was 9, his family was in poverty and often homeless all while being a member of the Mormon Church. At twelve, he was adopted by his grandmother and quickly turned to drugs and alcohol to survive the continuing abuse. Despite multiple learning disabilities and not graduating high school on time, Michael found success in Corporate America in his early twenties. However, success only made things worse. Michael found himself morbidly obese, high and drunk daily, and ultimately self-sabotaging everything around him. it was not until finding his inner power through his Mirror Moment and choosing to do whatever it took to work through childhood trauma that his life really began. Michael Anthony is the author of the best-selling book Think Unbroken and is a coach, mentor, and educator for adult survivors of child abuse. Michael spends his time helping other survivors get out of "The Vortex" to become the hero of their own story and take their like back. Michael hosts the Michael Unbroken podcast, teaches at Think Unbroken Academy, and is on a mission to create change in the world.

As entrepreneurs, speakers, and meeting planners we work towards renewing our minds and breaking through the personal barriers that would keep up us from being successful. But another thing that you may not realize is that who you surround yourself with is just as important as how you think, and that goes for clients too.  On today’s episode of Inside The Greenroom, we have journalist, author, and owner of BrEpic Communications Justin Breen! Justin believes in the power of meaningful introductions, and relationships as well as thought-provoking stories from visionaries and entrepreneurs who value investing in themselves and their businesses. You’ll learn from Justin as he talks about building his global business with no prior experience, how your mindset leads to the right network, and why you should stop trying to please everyone. Justin gives some quick tips that you can practice every day to break through your mind’s limits and invest not only in yourself but in your business. You’ll hear how Justin has grown his business through relations and understanding exactly what problem his business is the solution to.  Justin is laser-focused on who his business helps and who he surrounds himself with daily, he talks about the two things that make his business successful and how important it is to save your time by sticking to the clients and colleagues that will have you rising instead of hitting a wall. He is an advocate of facilitating meaningful conversations both inside and outside the greenroom to better find solutions to the problems of the world.  He has completely immersed himself in the concept of ‘see a problem, find a solution’ and firmly believes that if you give yourself whole-heartedly to this, and others who believe it too then that is when change happens.  To learn more or to connect with Justin check out the links below!    Here’s what we cover: How to create a business with no prior experience Quick tips to do every day to change your mindset  What makes a super successful entrepreneur Having extreme resilience to be the best you can be Determining the right people to surround yourself with Understanding how everything is an opportunity to speak How to have meaningful conversations with the people you want to The two things that can help your business profit Simplifying a solution to fix a problem Switching from a transactional mindset to a relational mindset And much more!   LINKS:   Connect with : Website: http://www.brepicllc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrEpic Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrEpicBreen Insta: https://www.instagram.com/brepicbreen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreen1 Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734851007   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:28 Welcome Justin Inside The Greenroom! 1:36 How Justin’s entrepreneurial journey began  3:12 How Justin used his journalism skills in PR 6:53 Practical ways to upgrade your mindset 9:35 The 4 things most every entrepreneur has to overcome 13:20 How to determine who to listen to and who to ignore 19:34 Everything is a speaking opportunity  23:48 How Justin has leveraged “greenroom moments”  27:30 Avoid small talk by going in prepared 33:00 What 10X-ing life looks like to Justin 36:19 The simplifier gift 39:00 Take the red pill 41:18 Final advice and wisdom from Justin More About Justin: Justin Breen is CEO of the PR firm BrEpic Communications and author of the No. 1 International Best-Selling Book, Epic Business. Justin is hard-wired to seek out and create viral, thought-provoking stories that the media craves. And he finds the best stories when he networks with visionary entrepreneurs and executives who understand the value of investing in themselves and their businesses. Justin believes strongly in the power of introductions and creates important relationships through those introductions. He is an extremely active member of Entrepreneurs' Organization, Strategic Coach, and Abundance 360, and he has an incredible global network of visionaries and exceptional Businesses.

If you are an entrepreneur, you probably don’t like doing taxes. They can be stressful, complicated, and dull. What if your taxes actually started helping you instead of hindering you? Welcome tax strategist, international speaker, and Best Selling author Courtney Epps inside the greenroom! When she isn’t speaking Courtney owns and runs her full-service accounting firm in South Carolina where she helps speakers, business owners, and entrepreneurs get the most out of their taxes and has broad expertise in industries including traditional, home-based, and network-marketing businesses. They offer tax strategies that will free up your money legally, morally, and ethically guilt-free.  You’ll learn about how Courtney has pushed through tough times and sky-rocketed her business’s growth and profit with very little marketing, common mistakes people make on their tax returns, the best practices for business owners with employees, and why you as a speaker should have an LLC. Courtney gives great insight into the two tax systems that our country runs on and how you can be on the side that creates wealth so you can rest easier, have more time, and do the things you’ve always dreamed of doing.Whether you’re a W-2 employee or the owner of a business you’ll want to listen to this episode twice to make sure that you are receiving the most amount of return for your money. Refresh your taxes and take advantage of the system made to pay back into our communities.  For more about Courtney or to get in touch check out the links below, and if you enjoyed this episode make sure to tell someone to hit that follow button!   Here’s what we cover: How Courtney pushed through adversity The biggest mistakes you can make as a business owner Deductions you might be missing in your taxes Why you shouldn’t use a bookkeeper 2 tips that will keep you from overpaying  Being picky when picking the right accountant The two tax systems you need to know about How Courtney began speaking Why we need small business owners The problem with W-2 employees How you can save the most amount of money ethically   And much more!     LINKS:   Connect with Courtney: Email: courtney@otbtax.com Linktree: Linktr.ee/courtneyeppstax @courtneyepps   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/ Influential Speakers in life:  Tony Robbins Grant Cardone   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:27 Welcome Cortney! 1:42 How Cortney’s entrepreneurial journey began 10:56 How Cortney helps entrepreneurs at any stage 16:13 How Cortney’s firm exploded with business 18:00 The average household income in the US 22:00 The two tax systems in America 24:06 A few tax breaks all speakers should get 28:02 Understanding subcontracting  28:59 Why it is never beneficial to be a W2 employee  33:02 Understanding tax deductions   More About Courtney: Courtney is a tax strategist, international speaker, and author of the Best Selling books More Relaxing Less Taxing & What’s Your Plan B? She owns a full-service accounting firm in South Carolina and serves clients in every state. She has owned her practice for nineteen years. What sets their firm apart is the tax strategy that it offers to clients as the focus is not just to prepare returns but to free up money legally, morally, and ethically. She has developed broad expertise in industries including traditional, home-based, and network-marketing businesses. She works with clients from start-up to $100 million companies. Courtney's Mission: To Teach more people on how to free up money through tax strategy, so that we can help more, have more so that they can live more, and give more so that we can feed more children, free more children and provide more safe drinking water. Courtney has figured out a way to combine your passion with your profits as she truly believes that by creating a social business entrepreneurs can change the world. Get access to all of my content on Linktr.ee/courtneyeppstax!

Think about why you became an entrepreneur, why you became a speaker, why you decided event planning was for you...if you’ve been around Inside The Greenroom long enough that should be a pretty easy answer. Establishing your why is a pivotal foundation of all that you do.  Can the people you lead say the same thing?  On today’s episode, we have two incredible speakers and entrepreneurs, Brenda Batista-Mollohan and Joe Lau. Brenda is the founder and owner of Inspiring Company Culture, a business dedicated to helping leaders create workplace environments where every employee feels valued, heard and appreciated. Joe is a self-made entrepreneur who after creating several businesses and selling them making seven-figure profits is now a speaker, influencer and ‘quality of life’ coach, he emphasizes the importance of aligning yourself to create a more harmonic life both inside and outside of the workplace.  Learn from Brenda as she talks about the process of establishing high-performing teams, leading by example, understanding when someone isn’t a good fit for your company, and how integral it is for employees to find a place within the business. You’ll hear from Joe on how to bring rest, and harmony within yourself before bringing it to the workplace, why it’s so important for those you lead to find their own why, and even the amazing shifts that can happen when your employees align with themselves and the company’s values.  Join us as we talk about allowing those you lead to make the choices that are right for them so that your culture - whether its an event, company, or project - can reach its goals exponentially faster. Event planners learn how you can create an event culture that will have people not just learning but actually having fun and enjoying their time so that they come back again and again. Speakers you’ll hear about the importance of enhancing an event’s culture and why you should take the time to dive deep into the gigs you get.  This is an episode you may want to listen to twice because you’ll want to remember this insight from both of these incredible speakers.  For more resources or to get in touch with either Brenda or Joe check out the links below!  Here’s what we cover: How Inspiring Company Culture began  The importance of engagement with your teams Setting a challenge and offering support  The biggest indicator of who you are  What makes up the culture of a business Giving employees space to see if they align with the culture Creating a good culture for your event Finding measurable outcomes to find and fix weak areas Taking technology out of the equation to get to the root of the problem Why speakers are important for an event’s culture And much more!   LINKS:   Connect with Joe: Website: https://www.therealjoelau.com/ Email: joe@therealjoelau.com Facebook: @therealjoelau Insta: @therealjoelau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealjoelau/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg2pd10GGpS5hyYBkIDc5QQ   Connect With Brenda:  Website: https://www.inspiringcompanyculture.com/ Email: brenda@inspiringcompanyculture.com Facebook: @inspiring-company-culture Insta: @inspiringcompanyculture LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-batista-mollohan/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJAK_hyMYhEHcFEUo4JPmg   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/ Influential Speakers in Joe’s life:    Jesse Itzler Sarah Blakley   Influential Speakers in Brenda’s life:    Barack Obama Oprah Winfrey Tony Robbins   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:27 Welcome Inside The Greenroom 0:38 Get to know Brenda Bastista-Mollohan and Joe Lau 2:28 How Brenda’s entrepreneurial journey began 5:54 Where Joe’s journey began 7:42 Why It is crucial for leaders and employees to grow together 10:46 Enrolling yourself and your teammates  16:11 What happens when your time is not associated with your identity  18:36 Getting your employees to the next level 24:08 Creating an amazing work culture  28:30 3 things that are guaranteed to shift your team culture  33:31 How Brenda and Joe leverage systems to create better experiences 43:23 How to connect further with Joe and Brenda  More About Joe: Joe is a self-made entrepreneur. He has founded six companies and sold three of them resulting in multiple seven-figure profits. As a successful entrepreneur, speaker, and quality of life coach, Joe inspires and challenges people to connect with who they truly are so that they can have meaningful relationships and live a healthier and higher-quality lifestyle. Joe’s approach simplifies the process of achieving a harmonic life by focusing on the things that truly matter. He teaches his clients to practice gratitude and appreciation to better all areas of their life from fitness to family to finances. His methods help his clients become the best version of themselves and allow them to play more, live more, and make more. More About Brenda:  Brenda Batista-Mollohan is the Founder of Inspiring Company Culture where she helps leaders transform their work environments to be places where everyone is heard, valued, and appreciated. Brenda is an expert in establishing high-performing teams, healthy company culture, leadership, business system analysis, and strategic planning. For the past 25 years, Brenda has focused on performance improvement and how the power of teams helps sustain business results. She helps teams engage and align with desired business outcomes by providing customized workshops, as well as group and leadership coaching either as a standalone or as part of a consulting project. Brenda holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Systems Engineering, a Masters in Health Administration, and a Juris Doctorate

Take a moment and imagine yourself in 5 years, where do you see yourself, do you see yourself as successful? We want to help get you there! That is why today we are talking a lot about how leveraging your passions and mindset can unlock every door you need to get where you want to go and beyond! Our guest today has a lot to say about the power of niching down your audience to create the longest-lasting impact you could possibly have. Jesse Smith is an established dancer, recording artist, speaker, and owner of My Creative District. He has danced with artists like Justin Timberlake, Rhianna, Mario, and more. Since then he has been using his talents to perform and speak all over the world on stages in front of over 100,000 people. Jesse now helps creatives create thriving businesses through their passion with his company My Creative District.  Listen in as we discuss how Jesse got his start in the entertainment industry and how he had to push through the mindset that his “big break” was around the corner. Hear how Jesse realized that mindset is everything and how he went from dreading his next venture to find the reason and passion he began his journey in the first place.  You’ll learn about changing your mindset when it comes to success, realizing that we were not made to impact everyone, and how niching down your audience is one of the best things you can do to keep your focus on the people that matter. Jesse has an honest conversation about humbling himself and realizing the actual audience that he had a passion for which led to the birth of My Creative District.  Bring your focus back to why you started your business or platform in the first place and think about how you can bring the best and the most value to that audience. You may find that audience accelerates you faster than ever before.  For more information or to connect with Jesse check out the links below!  Here’s what we cover: How Jesse broke through a cut-throat industry Realizing the myth of your “big break” Changing your mindset when it comes to success What you can learn from entertainers when it comes to competition How to fight the mindset of “Not doing enough”  Understanding that we are not made to impact everyone How to prevent burn out  Why niching down is a fight against your ego How Jesse built his speaking platform Creating a real connection with people to expand your impact The importance of building relationships with your speakers Being realistic on creating your first event Creating a great experience for both speakers and the audience   And much more!     LINKS: Connect with Jesse: Website: www.worldwidedancechallenge.com Email: esse@jessepaulsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessepaulsmith/ Twitter: @jessepaulsmith Insta: @jessepaulsmith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessepaulsmith/ Company: My Creative District   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com   Influential Speakers in Jesse’s life:  John Maxwell Paul Martinelli   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:27 Meet Jesse 1:52 How Jesse got started in the entertainment industry  6:49 Stay hungry: your next gig isn’t always your next be break 12:20 How to fight off imposter syndrome  16:10 The advice that Jesse got when he was at rock bottom 19:39 When Jesse left the music industry 28:00 The reaction when Jesse first shared his story 29:10 When Jesse got his first paycheck from speaking 32:49 The one question every speaker should be able to answer 34:41 Tips for leveraging social media 40:01 What Jesse learned from running his first virtual event 48:52 The speakers that have impacted Jesse the most 52:25 Closing thoughts   More About Jesse: Jesse is an established dancer, recording artist, and entrepreneur.  Getting his start in the entertainment world when he moved to L.A. in 2005as a dancer with McDonald Selznick Associates.  There he got an opportunity to work with artists like Justin Timberlake, Rhianna, Mario, and more.  Since then he has been using his talents to perform and speak all over the world on stages in front of over 100,000people in his career.  Now Jesse continues to help creatives turn their passion into a thriving business that can make a positive impact on the world through his business My Creative District.  Through My Creative District, Jesse co-founded WorldWideDance Challenge – An online dance Show/Competition where they bring dancers from around the world and all different styles to compete head to head live online in front of a live audience for a chance to be named the worlds best.

“I believe that the life you want, the impact you want, the sales you want, is just on the other side of sharing your voice.”  - Cassidyy Atkins   Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom, today we have a very special guest Cassidyy Atkins! From start-up to six figures entrepreneur, she is the owner of the Creative Podcast Company, and the woman behind our Podcast! After spending 9 years in the corporate media world, Cassidyy followed her passion for helping influencers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and discover their voices. Today the Creative Podcast Company has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs launch and start their podcasts and has even produced multiple chart-topping and #1 shows. Cassidyy has internationally trained podcasters in more than 12 countries around the world and specializes in serving seven, eight, and even nine-figure brands. You’ll gain some incredible insight into the world of podcasting and how you can grow your impact by creating a steady base of supporters who listen to you every single week. Hear why Cassidyy left corporate media and why she is so passionate about people finding and spreading their voices to make a lasting impact on the world. Learn from Cassidyy as she talks about how podcasting is one of the best places to start spreading your message, why your voice really does matter, and even how you can repurpose your content easier. You’ll hear about the latest podcast trends of 2021 such as the importance of audio and video, stepping into Youtube, and why you should be a part of the overnight viral app Clubhouse. This episode is jam-packed with amazing info and encouragement that will have you creating a solid foundation for your platform and message. For more information or how to get in touch with Cassidyy check out the links below! Here’s what we cover: Realizing the power of your voice Bringing back the voice to the people Finding clarity in your message to leave a legacy Choosing the voices that align with your values The age of mass media coming to a close Becoming more self-aware to serve your niche better Why you should consider Youtube Tips on how you can up your audio/video game How you can repurpose your content easier Why podcasting numbers are shifting How you should utilize Clubhouse   And much more!     LINKS:   Connect with Cassidyy: Website: https://creativepodcast.co/ DIY Course: https://diypodcastcourse.com/ Insta:  https://www.instagram.com/creativepodcastco/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativepodcastco Email: support@creativepodcastco.com Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!    Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 Meet Cassidyy Atkins! 1:30 The power of the greenroom 2:15 How Cassidyy started in media 10:10 There is still room for you in Podcasting 14:21 Understanding the agenda  18:16 Video podcasting: Should you do it? 21:11 A little known ad tactic you can use with your podcast feed 25:41 Podcast industry stats: Why there is still room for YOU 30:53 Why your download numbers could be dropping 35:56 How podcasters can leverage Clubhouse 45:38 Closing thoughts More About Cassidyy: From start-up to six figures entrepreneur: Cassidyy Atkins is the owner of the Creative Podcast Company, after 9 years of professional media experience she left the corporate world to pursue her passion of helping influencers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and discover their voice.  Fast forward to today and she has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs start their podcast, produced multiple chart-topping and #1 podcasts. (Including her own.) She has internationally trained podcasters in more than 12 countries around the world and specializes in serving seven, eight, and even nine-figure brands...and something tells me, she is just getting started.

As the pandemic hit in 2020 and events had to be moved to digital platforms, places that were already saturated with thousands of influencer’s content became even more difficult to navigate.  What if you could tell your ideal client that you are the choice for them with automated interaction? Today on Inside The Greenroom we talk with Saksham Sharda, creative director of Outgrow.co a done-for-you interactive content marketing company. We have a discussion on how you can use interactive tools to make your business stand out from all the others by creating engaging, efficient content that helps your potential clients get the answers they need right now.  You’ll learn how easy it is to create valuable time-saving tools that will help with leads, analyzing data of your audience, and even create excitement around an event you’re planning. Saksham has some amazing insight on how you can stand out from the crowd as a speaker with interactive content on your social media platforms. Event Planners, you’ll learn how to fight off digital fatigue and add value by engaging with your audience and sponsors before they’ve even signed up.  Upgrade your reach today by learning some common mistakes when it comes to interactive content, their easy solutions, and how you can break through the noise to reach your ideal client. For more information about Outgrow and the services they offer check out the links below!  Here’s what we cover: How Outgrow started The importance of creating interactive tool content  How you can use interactive content to learn more about your clients Creating valuable content that will bring more traffic to your website Interactive trends that are popular right now How you can help your clients narrow down their options The most common mistakes people make when creating interactive content Personalizing events for your clients and sponsors How you can breakthrough digital fatigue and reengage your events Upgrade your speaking game with interactive tools And much more!   LINKS:   JOIN THE CHALLENGE! Go From Best-Kept Secret To Next Big Thing In Just 1 Week! Learn how to use your message to build your business in 7 days!  Click here to join   Connect with Saksham: Website: outgrow.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OutgrowCo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/outgrowco Insta: https://www.instagram.com/outgrow.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saksham-sharda-05769430/ Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com Influential Speakers in Saksham’s life:  Rory Sutherland   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:28 Welcome Inside The Greenroom! 0:38 Get to know Saksham 3:11 Saksham’s journey with Out Grow 6:17 How Saksham helps people create interactive content  9:24 How business owners can be empowered by information 14:57 Interactive content trends that are working in 2021 19:57 Common mistakes when creating interactive content 22:45 How Meeting Planners can leverage interactive content  28:28 how speakers can use data to create better speeches 32:19 How this system is the best at generating quality leads 35:44 The speakers who have impacted Saksham the most 37:10 Saksham’s marketing strategy with stages More About Saksham: Saksham Sharda is the Creative Director at Outgrow.co. He specializes in marketing and web development. Particularly in data collection, analysis, filtering, and transfer by the means of widgets, applets and dynamic content. Interactive, cultural, and trending widgets designed by him have been featured on TrendHunter, Alibaba, ProductHunt, New York Marketing Association, TechCrunch, Berlin Marketing Association, Digimarcon Silicon Valley, and at The European Affiliate Summit. He is also the host of the Marketer of the Month Podcast which has featured guests ranging from the co-founder of Wikipedia, Tech Unicorn CXOs, and Pulitzer Prize winners Quotes:  “There is nothing you can produce, there is no blog article you can write, there is no interactive content piece you can produce that would somehow have a backlash on you.” - Saksham Sharda “To prove value I think the simplest thing one can do is to have a quiz.” - Saksham Sharda

Speak to Grow Your Business Challenge: Pitch 5 Virtual Stages in 5 Days speaktogrowchallenge.com We believe your message matters, but the only person who can spread that message is you. Have you been spreading that message?  This week on Inside The Greenroom we are excited to have Dolores Hirschmann with us again, as we talk about the importance of getting on as many digital platforms as possible. The future of events inevitably changed from live experiences to virtual ones, and now as things start to open up they’ve moved into these hybrid, half-live, half-virtual experiences that can influence way more people than we thought before.  Think about the last year and how you may have pivoted as a speaker, an entrepreneur, and an event planner. Did you embrace the new wave of virtual events or hunker down and wait until things opened again? If you answered the latter, it may be time to jump into the pool of getting on digital platforms, virtual isn’t going anywhere and instead of shying away you can seize the opportunity to not only gain more ROI but create meaningful connections with your audience and strengthen your influence and impact.  You have all of the tools you need right now to succeed with digital platforms and live events. So, we want to extend an invitation, a challenge, to pitch yourself to 5 virtual stages in 5 days!  We’ll help you gain the confidence to put yourself out there digitally and gain some amazing insight from key speakers around the world. If you’ve ever listened to Inside the Greenroom you know we value the power of everyone’s individual story, and so we want to extend this offer to invest in yourself and help change the lives of other people.  For more information, you can check out the links below!  Here’s what we cover: How you can bring more to your virtual stages How the Speaker Agency came about  The opportunity to make personal connections through virtual events How you save the audience money while exceeding their expectations The opportunity to scale your event to spread more impact Why your focus doesn’t need to be on technology Creating an engaging experience for every member of your audience Why speakers need to get used to speaking virtually Understanding the customer’s journey when selling from the stage Using the tools you already have to grow your impact and influence Accelerating your growth by investing in yourself How you can stay ahead of the curve  And much more!   LINKS:   Speak to Grow Your Business Challenge: Pitch 5 Virtual Stages in 5 Days speaktogrowchallenge.com   Connect with Dolores: Website: speaktogrowchallenge.com   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: Insidethegreenroompodcast.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidethegreenroom.pv3 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/inside-the-greenroom-w-pv3   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What to expect today 1:21 Welcome back Dolores! 2:35 How speakers are taking advantage of Online Stages 6:58 the advantages of digital stages 17:35 The Drive-In conferences 22:25 A note to all the speakers who feel like digital stages aren’t their “thing” 25:30 Your first date with your audience 27:19 Making your content go further faster 33:45 The History of our stage agency 39:57 Where winners are made 41:10 Dolores’ predictions on the market 42:00 Don’t miss the Speak to Grow Your Business Challenge!   More About Dolores:   Dolores is an internationally recognized STRATEGIST & COACH. She helps clients clarify their “idea worth sharing”, design their communication strategies, and implement business growth systems. Her clients become speakers and authors and take their message to larger audiences like TEDx and beyond. She works through group coaching, workshops, one on one coaching, as well as public speaking. Dolores is a writer, TEDx Organizer, and participant in TED conferences. She is a CTI certified and ICF accredited coach and has a business degree from the Universidad de San Andres, Argentina. Originally from Buenos Aires, Dolores speaks fluent Spanish, English, and French and lives in Dartmouth, MA with her husband and four children.

Welcome back to Inside the Greenroom, today we have the pleasure of talking to the CEO and Founder of Brunner Communications Liz Brunner.  Liz has been in media and communications for more than 30 years, she uses her experience, expertise, and leadership to help high-profile individuals and organizations create meaningful reputations and powerful brand identities within their market. We talk about the importance of the speaker’s voice, and how exercising it is key to being able to command a room. Whether you are on stage or speaking virtually your vocal technique is one of the most important tools you can use to captivate and engage your audience.  You’ll learn Liz’s top tips and tricks on how to keep the energy consistent and interesting, the importance of taking care of yourself emotionally, and even how to juggle a presentation with a slide deck. You’ll gain insight into how you can create engaging content no matter if it’s 60 minutes or a 1-minute presentation. You can increase your speaking presence, storytelling, and gain insight on how to answer some of the most difficult questions.  You will not want to miss this opportunity for a free upgrade in your speaking, and overall stage presence. For more resources check out Liz’s “How To Be A Rockstar Public Speaker Course” in the links below.    Here’s what we cover: The importance of treating your voice as an instrument Why you should focus on correct breathing Vocal variety and how it can help your speaking How to use tools while also maintaining energy in your voice The importance of practicing your session Liz’s tips on raising your energy while sounding natural How to use slide decks successfully  Practice your session out loud The 4 C’s Liz gives to be successful The difference between memorizing and being knowledgable  Why you should practice backward How bridge difficult questions and get back to your content What not to do when upgrading your vocal technique The power of the pause And much more!   LINKS:   Connect with Liz: Website: lizbrunner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizBrunner Twitter: https://twitter.com/LizBrunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizbrunner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-brunner-6230b01b/ How To Be A Public Speaker Course: BrunnerAcademy.com   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, with no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com   Influential Speakers in Liz’s life:  Oprah Winfrey   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:30 Welcome Liz 1:58 Liz’ journey to entrepreneurship  6:10 The performance side of speaking 8:44 The art of breathing  12:46 Using your voice in drive engagement  17:14 You have to know your content  21:54 How Liz preps for her own speeches 28:32 Liz’ groundbreaking framework 32:54 How Liz helps her clients prepare for all types of media 42:20 Liz’ favorites moment inside a greenroom 43:40 What is on the horizon for Liz More About Liz: Liz Brunner is the CEO and founder of Brunner Communications. Leveraging more than 30years of media and communications experience, expertise, and leadership, Brunner is sought by high-profile individuals and organizations to build meaningful reputations and powerful brand identities within their markets. She is also a frequent speaker at corporate conventions, including the 2018 Barron’s Women Summit and the 2018CoreNet Global Summit. In February 2020, Liz launched her podcast, Live Your Best Life with LizBrunner, where she shares stories of recreation. All of her guests have taken their life experiences, the good and the bad, the successes and even the failures, and used that knowledge to not only create their“next chapters,” but to inspire others as well.

As an entrepreneur, you are the author of your own story, but how long is that story going to last? Imagine you had a way to tell that story and create a lasting legacy with the information and experience you have now.  We are so excited to welcome Chandler Bolt Inside The Greenroom, Chandler is the CEO of Self-Publishing School and author of 6 books on the best sellers list, he has helped thousands of people tell their stories to create a bigger impact and grow their business and income. In today’s episode, you will gain major insight into how you can turn the message you have within you into a deeper and stronger relationship with your audience.  Learn the easy 3 step writing process Chandler recommends for anyone who wants to write a book and how you can use your book as a tool to bridge the gap between those who have seen you speak and those that know your message. This episode is jam-packed with practical tips from how to start the process to how you can integrate your book into your talk and in turn grow your influence no matter if you’re speaking in person or digitally.  Let this be the turning point, where you take the plunge and create a book that changes someone’s life for the better.  For more information, resources, or to get in contact with Chandler check out the links below!  Here’s what we cover: How Chandler found his ‘why’ for his business How to change your mindset when it comes to writing books The 3 step process you can use to craft a book How your book can be used as a tool for your business Why self-publishing is a better option for most authors Using books to increase your event’s attendance Understanding the process of self-publishing How to integrate your talk into sales for your book How your book can bridge the gap between your services and audience How Chandler pivoted to selling digitally instead of in-person  Practical tips on how you can spread your book anywhere at anytime How your book can build a deeper relationship with your audience The two biggest objections people have to write a book    And much more!     LINKS: Connect with Chandler: Website: https://self-publishingschool.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1/about Twitter: ​twitter.com/self_pub_school Insta: @self_publishing_school LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-publishing-school Company Name:  Self-Publishing School YouTube: ​Chandler’s 7 Figure Principles Videos   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com Influential Speakers in Chandler life:  Pete Vargas Mitch Matthews John D. Maxwell Daymond John    Episode Minute By Minute: 0:28 Welcome Chandler Inside The Greenroom! 1:50 Why Chandler started Self Publishing School 5:04 How to take your idea and turn it into a book 11:10 Set publishing vs traditional publishing 16:07 Chandlers results of implementing the stage to scale method 21:47 How Chandler changed his lead strategy in a digital world 28:05 The strategies that Chandler is using to sell his books in 2021 32:08 Handing objection  from your audience 35:39 Two approaches to getting your book finishes 38:52 The speakers who have impacted Chandler the most More About Chandler: Chandler Bolt is an investor, advisor, the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com, and the author of 6 bestselling books including his most recent book titled “Published.” Self-Publishing School is an INC 5000 company for the last 3 years in a row along with one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the US.  Chandler is also the host of the 7 Figure Principles Podcast and the Self Publishing School Podcast. Through his books, podcasts, YouTube channels, and Self-Publishing School, he’s helped thousands of people write a book that grows their income, impact, and business. 

As speakers and event planners we do everything we can to inspire our audience. We create beautiful decks, we practice in front of the mirror, we use words like Innovation, progress, change, and create...but in the midst of the preparation and presentation, we can forget to ask ourselves one of the most important questions. Is your audience still listening?  We are excited to welcome back Inside the Greenroom our very own “secret weapon”  the amazing speaker coach and consultant Pat Quinn. With 30 years of entertaining, inspiring, and educating under his belt Pat teaches us about just what it takes to get your audience’s whole-hearted yes again. You’ll learn amazing practical techniques you can apply to your speech or event to create an environment that will have your audience feeling safe and empowered to make the right decision for themselves. From observing your audience to the inflection of your voice, Pat will tell you how you can connect to your audience whether it’s a 5 minute live video or a keynote speech. Speakers and business owners, you’ll gain some top tips on how to manage your time well, not overwhelm your audience, and even create increased engagement after your offstage. Event Planners, learn the 3 phases you can plan with any virtual or live event to boost your sales and create an environment that will have them coming back again and again.  If you want to continue to inspire and grow your influence don’t miss this jam-packed episode!   Here’s what we cover: The importance of paying attention to the audience How to create a presentation to maximize your engagement offstage The two types of listeners in every audience The 4 part story braid framework and how you can use it anywhere How pacing before leading can make all the difference Intentionally planning an event to help your audience stay present 3 tactics to help your audience say yes The importance of reminding your audience of their power Reinforcing your audience to help them make decisions through any crisis How changing your voice makes all the difference The biggest mistake speakers make when starting their presentation Content interaction and how it helps you serve your audience The one thing you need to do before planning an event or your speech And much more! LINKS:   Connect with Pat: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pat.quinn.96387 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-quinn-71b29480 Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/ Episode Minute By Minute: 0:27 Welcome back Pat Quinn! 4:41 Pat’s winning formula for presenting on stage 11:27 Does the story braid framework always apply?  14:25 How to apply the story braid framework to your events 20:25 Tips on getting any audience to take action 31:25 How to control pacing and communicate pacing 37:03 The biggest mistake speakers make 42:17 People need you now more than ever 44:34 The power of telling your story   More About Pat: Pat Quinn has been entertaining, inspiring, and educating audiences for over 30years.  As a former professional magician, Pat learned the art of commanding a stage early in his career.  With an advanced degree in brain research, he understands how adults learn new information.  As a professional consultant and speaker he has keynoted the biggest conferences and spoken to audiences around the world. Pat consults with Professional Speakers and Business Leaders to help them improve their presenting skills and more effectively deliver their messages. From Olympic Athletes to New York Times Bestselling Authors, the very best speakers in the world turn to Pat Quinn to improve their presentation skills.  PatQuinn lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with his wife and two daughters.      

Imagine this, you just received a call from the client who bought from you yesterday. Their tone has changed from excited to closed-off. They’re experiencing what we in the industry know as “buyers remorse” and now the once victorious feeling you carried has deflated. If you’ve ever felt this before you understand what it is to sell. But what if you could gain more sales while also serving your client with a worry-free investment?  In today’s episode, we have a conversation with our very own director of sales Daniel Moskowitz. Daniel is an expert at understanding the obstacles that stand between him and his client’s investment and knows how to help them come to a decision that is exciting and even painless. By combining martial arts and what he has learned in his 25 years of sales, Daniel has created a 4 level system known as “Sales Jiu-Jitsu” that will have you creating relationships with the right people, handling any objection thrown your way, and doing this all without leaving a sour taste in your mouth. Hone your sales skills today, whether you are a solopreneur or work within an organization, Daniel will give top strategies on how you can ease your client’s worries while also having meaningful interactions that will have you gaining more sales. If you want to build lasting relationships with clients who trust and invest in your company, then this episode is for you. For more details or to learn the full fighting style of “Sales Jiu-Jitsu” check out the links in the show notes below   Here’s what we cover: How Daniel brought sales and Jiu-Jitsu together How you can be an entrepreneur while supporting an organization Creating a book as a marketing tool  Why you should consider self-publishing The 4 levels of the Sales Jiu-Jitsu System The importance of a Win-Win situation in Sales Strategies to hone your sale skills  How to handle almost any objection  Building a relationship with the right people How to reinforce a sale with future casting Marking the moment to cement a sale When you should go for the #2 spot The importance of reviewing your wins And much more!   LINKS: Connect with Daniel: Website: salesjiujitsubook.com Website: elitespeakersagency.com/speaker/daniel-moskowitz/ Email: daniel@salesjiujitsubook.com Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/   Influential Speakers in Daniel’s life:  Jim Rohn   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:28 Welcome Inside The Greenroom! 1:54 How Daniel got started 6:28 How Daniel blinds marshal arts and sales 10:19 How Daniel became an entrepreneur while still supporting large organizations 18:11 It is not about finding new leads 23:23 Daniels four-step framework 25:44 How Daniel self-published his book and repurposed the content 29:57 Winning strategies you can use today 38:18 The importance of talking to decision-makers 38:54 The two ‘winning’ moves you every entrepreneur needs to know 43:20 Closing thoughts 46:50 the speakers who have impacted Daniel the most

Sure, the final page on your 2020 desk calendar may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean things are back to normal just yet. At this point in your entrepreneurial journey, shifting, making necessary changes, and pivoting at a moment’s notice is the new norm for you. This level of flexibility and adaptability is what makes you unstoppable in our industry.  If you have been around Inside The Greenroom for any amount of time you know that one of our mantras is “The best investment you can make, is investing in yourself.” That is why we are excited to welcome Casanova Brooks to the show! Casanova’s uplifting story of hope and resilience is nothing short of incredible.  Learn how this self-described “serial entrepreneur” created a bulletproof mindset that has given the ability to remain focused on his goals despite his current reality. After being diagnosed with stage four cancer as a teenager and losing his mother, his job, and his house all within a couple of weeks, he found himself with nothing, and no one to turn to. All he had was his entrepreneurial mindset and the will to not just survive, but thrive.  Whether you are new to the business world or an industry titan, we know that every entrepreneur will relate to Casanova’s journey of staying resilient, refusing to give up and creating your own outcomes.  If you know someone who needs a little hope and inspiration today, we invite you to share this episode with a friend!  More of what we cover: Finding the motivation to not take the easy route How you can leverage your stages to diversify your audience Creating relatability onstage Finding your unique skill set How Casanova developed a bulletproof mindset Practical advice on how Casanova grows his podcast How Casanova adapted during COVID The 3 E’s to success  The importance of getting out of your comfort zone How to live life without regret What a recession-proof business looks like And much more!   LINKS:   Connect with Casanova:   Website: https://dreamnation.com Instagram:www.instagram.com/dreamnationmedia Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCVDIagCy3E1-Qx5A8vmS5BA Facebook: www.facebook.com/casanova.brooks   Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/ Influential Speakers in Casanova’s life:  Jim Rohn  Jack Canfield Alex Banayan Allyson Byrd  Marshawn Evans Daniels Sarah Fontenot Brian Bogert Anthony Trucks   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:35 Meet Casanova Brooks 1:24 Conversation starts 1:45 Casanovas background 3:25 The foundation that got Casanova where he is today 4:28 When Casanova was diagnosed with cancer 6:07 How Casanova fell in love with real estate 12:06 How Casanova has started to use his voice to build his business  20:23 Casanova’s goals and how he plans to 10X his business 27:44 How Casanova pivoted in 2020 33:23 How Casanova diversified his audience  40:56 The speakers who have impacted Casanova the most 45:09 The purpose behind Dream Nation More About Casanova: Casanova Brooks is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, high-energy keynote speaker, and real estate professional. He is also the host of DreamNation podcast  Through his battles with adversity in many stages of his life including stage four lymphoma cancer, to losing his mother, job, and home in a matter of a couple of weeks, even with having very limited resources Casanova learned to develop a bulletproof mindset to thrive and succeed in life and business.  From producing 46 deals and $8 million in his first year in real estate to now owning multiple businesses, he has been an action-taker in every sense of the word. Casanova now focuses on empowering others to focus on developing their mindset to become the best version of themselves to thrive in their own lives. "   Best Quotes:  “Meaningful relationships are the currency to all success" "You've got to learn how to be Lord of your land" "My experience was my expertise" "Anything you want is on the other side of fear"

A recent study of the State Of The American Workplace found only 33% of employees are engaged in their work, while 56% were disengaged, and even worse, 16% actively disengaged with their workplace.  The cause of this disengagement? Toxicity, bullying, and exclusion within the workplace.  Today you’ll get not one, but two eye-opening perspectives on toxicity in the workplace and how you can fix almost any problem in your company by establishing a safe, and trusting environment for your employees.  Leslie has firsthand experience in dealing with toxic workplaces, from getting “voted out” of a family company, to regaining the trust and loyalty of employees who have been hurt. She offers real-life examples and solutions that will help you answer the big questions in your workspace. Kemy has been in the shoes of those dubbed “workspace bully”, and has worked countless hours to re-socialize and become an expert in workplace equity that provides a natural, safe place for companies and their employees to work together. Learn his methods like taking a step back to assess a situation more clearly and how you can provide support and honesty with your employees even through times of crisis.  Whether you work in person or virtually, Leslie and Kemy will give you their top tips on how to create a workspace where employees can be themselves, feel proud of the work they’ve done, and create a thriving community within your company.    Here’s what we cover: How to recognize diversity by exclusion  How Leslie regained trust and loyalty from employees The power of trust from your employees Creating safe spaces in digital companies How to eliminate bullying and discrimination in your events The backlash of backchat How going virtual has brought more opportunity for equity The flipside of virtual: how workplace bullying has increased due to COVID How phone calls can create closer bonds between calls How you can create trust before meeting people Gaining trust and loyalty in times of crisis Real-life stories of trust that is restored  And much more!     LINKS: Book Kemy Joseph or Leslie August to speak at your next event by emailing stageagency@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with Kemy: Website: www.FearsAdvantage.com/Speak Facebook: facebook.com/FEARSAdvantage Twitter: @kemyjoseph Insta: @kemyawesome LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemy-joseph/ Company Name:  F.E.A.R.S. Advantage™   Connect with Leslie: Website: LeslieAugust.com Facebook: @LLAugust Twitter: @It_Pays_To_Care Insta: @LeslieLevyAugust LinkedIn: Leslie Levy August Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  https://elitespeakersagency.com/ stageagency@advancyourreach.com   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:34 Welcome Kemy Joseph & Leslie August 2:34 How Leslie helps address toxic work please environments 5:43 How Joseph got started 14:18 Assessing before making a mess 20:30 How to get your employees to have your back 23:15 Being a safe leader in a PC culture 33:01 How the training landscape has changed 34:41 Go into every meeting with intentionality 52:21 Last tips from Kemy and Leslie More About Kemy: Raised in Miami, FL as a first-generation Haitian American, Kemy lived in a single-parent household with nine siblings where poverty, violence, and racial inequity traumatized him at an early age. Growing up, he was socialized as a sexist, racist, homophobe, bigot, bully, and criminal. As an adult he’s made the extraordinary effort to re-socialize himself into a human being — a healthy, educated black man who respects women, Celebrates Diversity, and supports the equal rights of all people. His journey represents the healing that’s possible when we use negative emotions for positive change and learn the skills we need to treat others equitably. Kemy is creating a world where we rise above segregation, hatred, and violence to heal our past traumas and ensure the safety of all human beings. In service to that vision, he works with hundreds of leaders in business and education — in addition to many Nobel Peace PrizeWinners — to inspire global social justice initiatives.   More About Leslie: For 35 years, Leslie August held progressively senior management roles in international insurance agencies. In that time she saw the stark comparison between toxic vs. healthy workplaces and how toxic workplaces resulted in employee disengagement, distraction, illness, and impaired productivity. Ultimately she personally experienced bullying and workplace toxicity and gained a first-hand understanding of the challenges and strategies for dealing with toxic work dynamics and their increased risks.

There is a currency even more valuable than the money that holds our industry together, that not many people truly understand.  It’s what makes the most noteworthy events, it’s what makes attendees say “Wow! That was the best speaker I have ever heard.” It’s what keeps your ads working and virtual events engaging.  What is that currency? It’s creativity.  Creativity is the most essential skill to hone, own and implement in your business. When reading that sentence you may have the knee-jerk reaction to say “But I am not creative?” Let us assure you that if you are an entrepreneur, speaker, business owner, or meeting planner, you are the most creative of us all.  Creativity goes so much further than how well you can paint, draw, sculpt or take a picture. Creativity is more than just the arts.  Creativity goes to the core of who you are.  Today we welcome speaker, computer scientist, entrepreneur, and influencer Shelly Bell Inside The Greenroom! Shelly is a master of weaving creativity with professionalism. She has gone from poet, computer scientist and entrepreneur. If there is anyone that could teach us how to toe this line; it’s her.  Named as one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 100 Powerful Women in Business, Shelly Bell is a computer scientist, system disruptor, and business strategist, who moves ideas to profit, while empowering people to live, build, and foster better relationships. Listen in to the real and raw conversation with Shelly and Blair and learn how to start infusing creativity into every part of your life and business.  More of What We Cover: The #1 reason you should hire someone Why every entrepreneur should be delusional Shelly’s impressive start-up story  How to give yourself permission to create Shelly’s partnership with Nike™ How every entrepreneur is an artist The toughest crowd to speak too How Shelly blends computer science and art Where creativity and money-making meet Sticking to the core of who you are Finding common ground with everyone   LINKS: Connect with Shelly: Website: www.iamshellybell.com SM Links: @IAmShellyBell Facebook: @IAmShellyBell Twitter: @IAmShellyBell Insta: @IAmShellyBell   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  https://elitespeakersagency.com/ stageagency@advancyourreach.com Episode Minute By Minute: 0:23 Welcome Inside The Greenroom! 0:34 Meet Shelly 1:36 How Shelly started her business 10:06 Create your own playbook 15:49 The secret sauces to growing your business 17:55 The power of mirroring 20:36 How Shelly creates opportunities for underrepresented voices 23:13 Who are you to your company? 25:08 How Shelly has leveraged stages to build her business 31:22 Shelly’s favorite success stories 35:08 How the murder of George Floyd affected Shelly’s founders 37:55 Winning tips to keeping a virtual audience engaged 42:35 The speakers who have impacted Shelly the most 45:02 You can make people uncomfortable and not hurting their feelings.  More About Shelly: Named as one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 100 Powerful Women in Business, Shelly Bell is a computer scientist, system disruptor, and business strategist who moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live, build, and foster better relationships. She connects entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations in order to diversify their talent pipeline, increase equity, and grow their brands.  About Black Girl Ventures: Black Girl Ventures, founded in 2016 as a solution to wealth disparity and lack of access to capital. We began with our signature event, the BGV Pitch Competition. Since then we have traveled to 4 cities, raised over $30K, funded 10 founders, created a pipeline of over 300 black/ brown women founders, formed over 20 partnerships, and engaged a following of over 20K people with diverse backgrounds. BGV believes that the best way to engage Black/Brown founders is by using intense short-term learning experiences followed by an online peer to peer mentoring with experts available to guide and coach when necessary. Our approach is to create fee-based engagements in increments of two hours, half-day  (4 hours)  and (8 hours) full day with specific tangible outcomes to cater to the lifestyle of Black and Brown women founders. Black Girl Ventures has made a national footprint by creating uniquely engaging crowdfunded pitch competitions in Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, and NYC.  About Black Girl Ventures: Black Girl Ventures, founded in 2016 as a solution to wealth disparity and lack of access to capital. We began with our signature event, the BGV Pitch Competition. Since then we have launched chapters in 5 cities, raised over $1M, funded over 130 founders, created a pipeline of over 300 black/ brown women founders, formed over 20 partnerships, and engaged a following of over 30K people with diverse backgrounds. BGV believes that the best way to engage Black/Brown founders is by using intense short-term learning experiences followed by online peer to peer mentoring with experts available to guide and coach when necessary. Black Girl Ventures has made a national footprint by creating uniquely-engaging, crowdfunded pitch competitions in Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, NYC, Miami, Houston, and Detroit.

Give a big warm welcome to owner, speaker, and coach at The Speaker lab, Grant Baldwin Inside The Greenroom!  Today we are taking time to serve our listeners who are new to the speaking game. Or, as we like to call you, “the best-kept secret.” It is crazy to say that we are wrapping up the first month of 2021. It has been a wild and unpredictable year already… Despite the ever-changing world around us, we believe that there are a few things you can still predict in this life. One of them is your success as a speaker.  In this episode, Grant gives some incredible insight into how you can practically upgrade your speaking career behind the scenes, establishing yourself as an expert in your niche and create a foundation that will set you up for long term success.  Learn about the S.P.E.A.K. method, what event and meeting planners are looking for, the two questions every audience wants answered, and how you can start making money with every gig.    P.S. Of course, we didn’t forget about our event and Meeting Planners! Hear Grant’s best advice on working with speakers and how you can take your event to the next level!  Jump into 2021 with the confidence you need! Listen now.  Here’s More Of What We Cover: How customizing your speaking career can open doors The method that helps Grant’s clients start speaking professionally How Grant pivoted AND helped his clients pivot during the pandemic Why you should establish yourself as the expert Building a foundation that books you gigs How to acquire paid speaking gigs How to establish yourself as the expert The two questions every audience wants to know Why you should have a professional-grade website How you can create the Demo video that’s right for YOU When you should speak for free How to know when to scale your business How the industry has changed since 2020 The most important thing you can do as a meeting planner   And much more!     LINKS: Connect with Grant: Website: thespeakerlab.com Podcast: The Speakers lab Podcast  Calculator: myspeakerfee.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/grantbaldwin  Twitter: twitter.com/grantbaldwin Insta: www.instagram.com/getpaidtospeak/?hl=en  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/grant-baldwin-641a03105/  Company Name:  The Speaker Lab YouTube: www.youtube.com/thespeakerlab   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  https://elitespeakersagency.com/ stageagency@advancyourreach.com Influential Speakers in Grant’s life:  Josh Shipp   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:27 Episode starts 0:55 Welcome Grant 1:19 How Grant got started in the speaking industry 5:40 A look inside Grant’s speaker framework 13:54 Putting in the reps to nail your speech 15:47 So what, now what? 19:13 The importance of having a good website 25:57 Key mistake to avoid when making your sizzle reel 28:15 Tips on every speaking gig 32:32 Grants best advice for scaling  36:08 The “best” speaking style 38:16 Get paid what your worth on virtual stages 44:47 The importance of building relationships as a speaker 47:51 We are all figuring it out right now 51:13 The speakers who have impacted Grant’s life the most More About Grant: Grant Baldwin is the author of “The Successful Speaker” and founder of TheSpeakerLab.com, a training company for public speakers. He is also the creator and host of The Speaker Lab podcast and has coached thousands of speakers. He has been regularly featured in the national media included Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur and the Huffington Post. He lives near Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and three daughters.

Here at Inside the greenroom and Advance Your Reach we take health and wellness seriously because we know first hand how intertwined your physical health is to the success of your business.  If you want to make more sales, grow your business, get on more stages, and create more influence this episode is for you.  Today we, welcome, Andy Frisella Inside the Greenroom! Andy is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, highly sought after consultant, and public speaker. He has been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur & Forbes Magazine.   You may recognize Andy’s name because he is the creator of the viral mental toughness program “75 Hard.” We believe this program could be the winning edge you have been looking for in 2021. Hit play to hear more about 75 Hard and how you can start changing your life today!  More of what we cover: How people waste their lives Create an unstoppable mindset for our life The story behind 75 hard. The first step towards mental toughness  How to have a “never say die” attitude When Pete lost $5 Million What the main focus of every entrepreneur should be Are you going to sulk or pivot? Tips to generate sales How necessity leads to great ideas How mental and physical health are often the same How Pete feels about 75 Hard   And much more!     LINKS: Join 75 Hard: andyfrisella.com/pages/75   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  https://elitespeakersagency.com/ stageagency@advancyourreach.com   Episode Minute By Minute: 1:06 Meet Andy 2:35 Andy’s background  7:20 How Andy started his journey to mental toughness 15:11 A look into 75 hard 25:30 The importance of documenting progress  27:50 How 75 hard can benefit your business 38:59 How discipline and happiness work together  45:17 Andy’s encouragement for 75 hard 46:07 Million dollar loss  47:00 Andy’s tips for generating more sales 52:41 The best way to approach business 57:37 Closing with Blair   More About Andy: Andy Frisella is the CEO of 1st Phorm Internation, a nutritional supplement company that takes in more than $175 million in revenue each year. He started the business in his early 20s with a friend and has become a star entrepreneur and business leader.

Welcome speaker, entrepreneur, and expert market tester Andrew Muller Inside The Greenroom!    Hooks, headlines, graphics, speeches, and videos are some of the elements that we as entrepreneurs should be obsessing about when trying to grow our business. It is a priority to optimize these things whenever we can.    However, there is a crucial step during the processes that most people overlook and that can set you up for guaranteed success.    What is it? Testing.   Today we get to talk with Andrew about how he got into the world of market testing and how this method can save you not just money but time. Andrew gives some great insight into how you can test multiple ideas that will give you passive feedback from your ideal audience, allowing you to save time, solves problems quicker, and gain more ROI.    Whether you’re a speaker, entrepreneur, or meeting planner, have a large budget, or need to keep it small, market testing is the tool that anyone can use to understand not just what your audience needs but just what your audience will engage with. From online courses to testing your free gifts, market testing can give you the data on just what is working and how you can better impact your industry.  Here’s what we cover: How you can test topics on Facebook  How to get a winning idea before putting it out there How you can test 100 ads on a shoestring budget How to address a problem that your audience will understand The importance of testing speaker topics Finding what your audience wants VS. what will ACTUALLY catch their attention How to pierce the market Why doing it wrong can give you a better look at what your audience wants The importance of testing speaker topics The 2 big pain points for your audience What rapid testing data means and how to use it How pre-vetting your audience can help with ads And much more!   LINKS:   Connect with Andrew: Website: andrewmullercreative.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/andrewmichaelmuller Email: andrew@andrewmullercreative.com  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-muller   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Facebook: www.facebook.com/youreventsmatter Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Learn More About our Stage Agency:  elitespeakersagency.com stageagency@advancyourreach.com   Influential Speakers in Andrew’s life:  Scott Adams   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:28 Welcome Andrew 1:46 Andrew’s origin story 6:55 The Value of a good idea 7:40 Testing for your ideal audience  15:11 How testing your ads can lead to more conversions  24:49 The emotional response for keyphrases  30:34 Andrews approach to event marketing 35:35 Social Proof sells 42:40 How to use split testing as a start-up 52:27 The speakers who have impacted Andrew the most More About Andrew: Before becoming a marketing entrepreneur, Andrew Muller worked for Microsoft in their PPC division. His company (Andrew Muller Creative) now specializes in a new type of hyper-agile market testing called The Market Testing Incubator, where he’s able to test hundreds of ideas in a month (his average market test costs $2.63) with the goal of lowering lead costs. He helps clients who are spending thousands on media buying a month but aren't getting the ROI they need

Welcome owners of marketing and consulting firm Half a Bubble Out and co-authors Kathryn and Michael Redman Inside the Greenroom!   As entrepreneurs, we dream big. We dream of ways to create revenue was to have more impact,  and we dream of ways to gain more influence to help change the world.   However, for many of us, somewhere between the bottom line and getting stuck in the clouds, we can fall into repetition and focus so much on one goal that we start to lose sight of why we started in the first place.   Today our incredible guests know that you don’t have to have one or the other, you can feel fulfilled every day and still provide for your family, your employees, and your clients.    Kathryn and Michael have made it their life’s goal to lead businesses and solo-preneurs alike to not only market and scale their businesses but do it in a pain-free way. If there’s a disconnect between the dream for your future and where you are day in and day out, this episode is for you!   Here’s what we cover:   How they grew 200% in 2 years How to appropriately scale your business The 3 things that will help scale your business The importance of having a leadership coach who isn’t a quick start entrepreneur coach. What solo-preneurs can do to grow your business How you can feel fulfilled AND make money Finding the pain points in growing your business How to engage your employees in your vision 3 mistakes you should watch out for And much more!   LINKS:   Connect with Michael and Kathryn:   Website: www.halfabubbleout.com Mentioned in Podcast: www.fufilledthebook.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/michael.k.redman Twitter: twitter.com/HalfaBubbleOut Insta: www.instagram.com/halfabubbleout LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkredman Company Name: Half a Bubble Out YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DXQjQ85angh_wMJ5oSHpg   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  https://elitespeakersagency.com/ stageagency@advancyourreach.com   Influential Speakers in Kathryn and Michael’s life:  Stephen M. R. Covey David Allison   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:36 Welcome Kathryn and Michael 1:59 How Kathryn and Micheal got started 6:49 When the great recession hit 10:25 The 3-fold framework to scaling a business appropriately  16:54 Why your company needs more than just vision 20:22 Solo-preneurs and money 23:35 The importance of having a coach or mentor 25:51 Go for what’s possible 27:41 Learn about Kathryn and Michael’s book 30:32 Key differentiators of leaders 38:40 What entrepreneurs should worry about other than the bottom line  42:02 The worst mindset for a boss to have 43:58 Recap 46:53 The speakers and influencers that have impacted Kathryn and Michael the most More About Kathryn and Michael: Kathryn and Michael K. Redman are sweethearts, best friends, and the husband-and-wife team behind Half a Bubble Out (HaBO), a marketing and business consulting firm. They’re the co-authors of Fulfilled: The Passion & Provision Strategy for Building a Business with Profit, Purpose & Legacy, as well as the founders of HaBO Village, a membership website which helps leaders build Passion & Provision companies. Michael and Kathryn have been featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur magazines, built two 7 figure companies, been visiting professors at multiple universities, are frequent guest speakers, and are the creators and co-hosts of the HaBO Village Podcast. For over 18 years, they’ve helped business leaders grow their companies through marketing, business coaching, and leadership development. They currently reside in their hometown of Chico, California, where they love going to work every day.

Welcome Psychiatrist and Coach Manuel Astruc and Speaker, Coach, and Owner Brian Bogert Inside the Greenroom!   With the New Year right around the corner, there is ever-growing anticipation for a reset, a clean slate, and a new mindset. As entrepreneurs and speakers, this is a good time to reflect and take inventory of our mindsets, habits, and routines. Running full speed ahead all year long has a propensity to let negative habits creep in.    Today, you’ll get a look into the lives of Brian and Manuel as they speak to us about the importance of your story and how being aware of how you live life translates tenfold into your business. This conversation has the power to set 2021 up to be the year you create more impact, gain revenue while simultaneously reducing stress and burnout.  Sound good? Then dive right in!   Manuel shares how you can move from negative habits that may be bringing burn out prematurely,  your choices carrying power, and how you can turn your “stress into success.”    Brian will give you insight on just how important it is to be intentional, even in the small things to create space, and freedom in your home, business, and mind.    Clean your slate, reduce stress, and live a happier, longer, fuller life! Here’s what we cover:   Why your story is important The difference between making money and making an impact How to move from negative habits and create growth How to get back to your most authentic selves The importance of letting responsibilities to trickle down your business Intentionally showing up in the small things Matching energy whether you’re live or talking to a camera How Brian and Manuel pivoted in the pandemic Understanding your choice and its power Aligning with who you are And much more! LINKS:   Connect with Manuel:   Website: https://manuelastruc.com Facebook: Facebook Page LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelastruc   Connect with Brian:   Website:https://brianbogert.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBrianBogertCompanies Twitter: https://twitter.com/bogertbrian Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bogertbrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbogert Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  https://elitespeakersagency.com/ stageagency@advancyourreach.com   Influential Speakers in Manuel’s life:    Jim Rohn   Influential Speakers in Brian’s life:    Bill Shover   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:28 Meet Manual and Brian 1:38 Why Manual went into psychology 4:32 What motivated Brian to start coaching 9:50 How Manual came back from burn out and started coaching 18:27 How Manual helps people break negative habits  23:16 The biggest challenges Brian’s clients have to overcome 28:16 How to get more grounded 31:09 How Brian leverages speaking 36:20 How Manual and Brian have pivoted in 2020 46:27 Manuals one piece of advice for you this year 46:53 Brians one piece of advice for you this year 48:59 The speakers who have impacted Brian and Manual the most More About Manuel: Psychiatrist and Coach. After working for over 50,000 hours as a psychiatrist helping people change, I began to suffer from burnout. I was fortunate enough to fight my way out of burnout. Now, along with my psychiatric practice, I also coach driven entrepreneurs who are stressed out, numbed out or burnt out to improve their mental fitness so they can turn stress to success and get their edge back to build a thriving business.   More About Brian: President/Owner of the Brian Bogert Companies, LLC. Brian is a professional speaker and peak performance coach to executives, entrepreneurs, athletes and others looking to unlock what is inside. He lives his life by the “if and how I can help” principle, which impacts everything he touches. His ability to provide energy and encouragement to those he interacts with inspires them to make their best even better. The foundation for his work is to help others become more aware, and more intentional so they can become who they already are, their most authentic selves. These are essential for becoming a positive leader across business, community and family.In addition to performance coaching, Brian helps lead and expand the Phoenix office of Lockton Companies – a global insurance brokerage firm. Brian’s deep expertise and community-minded focus make him a strategic advocate for helping people protect and build their business’. Prior to joining Lockton, he was responsible for mentoring new producers across the nation at a publicly traded brokerage firm.  

Welcome Elite Coach and Mentor Todd Herman Inside the Greenroom! The past year has brought up so many challenges, socially, in business, and even racially. As speakers, as meeting planners, and as entrepreneurs it is important for us to bring clarity, and action to our communities, businesses, and our industry.  Today we get to have an insightful talk with Todd Herman who has worked with elite athletes, executives, and many high-grade professionals on using their influence to create a lasting impact that answers some of today’s toughest questions.  As professionals within so many different fields, it's important to be mentally flexible and adaptable, so we can grow our impact, grow our influence, and answer the tough questions to change the world. You’ll hear real-life examples and practical methods to gain confidence and knowledge in whatever you are facing.  This is a powerful interview that you won’t want to miss if you are a leader of any sized community.   Here’s what we cover: How to show up powerfully during challenging times Understanding the opportunity we have in society  Moving from conscious competence to unconscious competence Advice for mental flexibility and adaptability The importance of Movement/Momentum The framework for solving any problem   And much more!   LINKS:   Connect with:    Website: http://toddherman.me/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/toddhermanconnect Insta: @todd_herman Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  https://elitespeakersagency.com/ stageagency@advancyourreach.com More About Todd: Todd Herman has been helping ambitious achievers do hard things for over 22 years. He’s built peak performance development systems and been a strategist for ambitious entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders who want to achieve wildly outrageous goals. He’s helped clients reach the Olympic podium, build multimillion-dollar companies, and more importantly master their inner game so they enjoy the process on the way to victory. The Boston Globe called him, ‘A Sports Training Superstar’ and he’s been featured in over 1,000 media platforms. His signature business performance system, 90 Day Year, has been named the world’s top leadership and skill development program — twice!  Todd is the author of the WSJ bestselling book The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life. He lives in New York City with his wife and three young children, and is currently the world’s worst ukulele player, but working on it.

Welcome powerhouse entrepreneur and mindset guru, Anthony Trucks Inside The Greenroom!  We all know that our industry calls for innovation, and being able to pivot at the drop of a hat, but what if you dug deeper into what makes you...you?  Today we get some mind-expanding insight from Anthony as he talks about how you can grow your business, gain revenue, and love what you do just by understanding who YOU are. Anthony has grown from athlete to entrepreneur and one thing that has come up the most is identity, he’ll talk about how you can gain more knowledge through being “disgustingly” consistent with what and who you are.  When you can see who you are, you can fix blind spots in marriage, health, and even your business.  You’ll also get some great information on the tools that will shift your mindset, allowing you the freedom to experiment and open a world of possibilities, to create more meaningful impact, gain revenue, scale your business,  and grow your influence.  The plan for 2021 is here, and it all has to do with YOU!   Here’s what we cover: How to plan and strategize at a big level  How to be consistent both professionally and personally  Why you should be experimenting right now The importance of “Multi-streaming” How Anthony made more impact during 2020 Why identity is important  What is holding your business back Tools for shifting your mindset And much more!       LINKS: Connect with Anthony: Website: anthonytrucks.com Facebook:www.facebook.com/AnthonyTrucks Insta: @anthonytrucks LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anthonytrucks YouTube:www.youtube.com/user/anthonytrucks Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  elitespeakersagency.com/ stageagency@advancyourreach.com   Influential Speakers in Anthony’s life:  Tamara Lowe Brendon Buchard   Episode Minute By Minute: 1:47 Get to know Anthony 8:40 How Anthony discovered his passions 13:49 How Anthony helps people think differently 18:50 Finding your core identity 24:33 The biggest thing that holds people back 33:11 The speakers who have impacted Anthony the most 36:17 The importance of scaling 42:12 Anthony’s advice for struggling businesses 44:17 Fail and move forward   More About Anthony: Anthony Trucks is a serial entrepreneur with one serious superpower. The power to shift with shifting times and help people start attaining their most ambitious desires as quickly as this month. He teaches people how to use the power of identity to achieve their dreams. Which is why he created The Shift Method. A process and a company focused on helping people close their “Identity Gaps” that are responsible for the shortfalls in their potential and lack of success. He then helps them upgrade how they operate so that the hard things become easy, which means more success in all areas of their life. It’s time to Make Shift Happen.

Welcome multilingual leadership communication expert, and author Krister Ungerböck and  Founder & CEO of reCalibrate Cheryl Lynn Mobley to Inside The Greenroom!  As entrepreneurs, speakers, and meeting planners we are the leaders that usher in a better tomorrow. But what exactly makes a great leader, and how can you instill great leadership within your team?  Today you get a look at not just one but TWO amazing leaders and coaches that will help upgrade your team, business, and personal life. Krister talks about how you can grow your business and create a culture that values their employees and creates trust and loyalty not only within your business but within your own personal life too.  Cheryl has some great insight into just what makes a great leader, and how you can foster a community to create great leaders underneath you. With high expectations and open and honest opportunities within your business, you can upgrade understanding, communication, and even compassion.  This episode is going to change your view both inside and out of your professional goals! Here’s what we cover:   How communication and relationships affect your business The importance of business clarity and awareness How conflict can decrease your business growth  Making the connection between business and private life What makes a great leader as opposed to a good one What the compassion revolution has done for the industry How to foster a business culture that grows the quality of your business How to grow strong leaders What you can do TODAY to upgrade your leadership And much more!   LINKS: Check out our Free Resources!  https://insidethegreenroompodcast.com/resources/   Connect with Krister: Website: https://www.krister.com Connect with Cheryl: Website: https://www.recalibrate.today.   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  https://elitespeakersagency.com/ stageagency@advancyourreach.com Episode Minute By Minute: 0:27 Meet our guest 2:28 How Krister and Cheryl got started 11:05 The importance of communication and 16:48 The best systems don't feel like systems 22:50 Sneak peek into Cheryl's new book 27:34 The blessing behind COVID for leaders 30:00 The biggest question for leaders 35:00 Do your people trust you? 42:39 Steps everyone can take today More About Krister: Krister Ungerböck is a former CEO of a global tech company, a multilingual leadership communication expert, and author of the book 22 Talk SHIFTs: Tools to Transform Leadership — in Business, in Partnership and in Life. His work has appeared in NPR, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, HR.com,, Recruiter.com and Entrepreneur. Prior to exiting corporate life at age 42, Krister was CEO of one of the largest family-owned software companies in the world. While leading the company to over 3,000% revenue growth, his team achieved remarkable employee engagement levels of 99.3%, won five consecutive Top WorkplaceAwards and became a dominant player in its market niche — event management software. More About Cheryl: As the Founder & CEO of reCalibrate Cheryl Lynn Mobley is passionate about helping organizations play at the top of their game.  She guides leaders in creating businesses that are profitable, internally aligned and provide an environment that supports growth and passion. Cheryl’s record as President of a top tier hospital that increased profits, decreased operating costs, provided ‘best in class’ quality and maintained stellar employee retention & engagement, speaks for itself. She is successful in helping others because she has been there, done that. She easily shares her experience, systems, and methodology with organizations who want to get to their next level.

Give a warm welcome to blogger, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Rachel Miller Inside the Greenroom! They say you’re only as strong as your weakest link, but what if you had the tools and strategy to create a social media group that was disaster-proof? Facebook groups are one of the smartest tools you can use for growing revenue, impact, and even maintaining a healthy community. (if you know how to use them.) Rachel is a master at building social pages with a loyal fan base, for over a decade now. Today we get a behind the scenes look at how she created a stable framework of engaging content and active members plus, you’ll gain a better understanding on how best to tell your story, create loyal fans, invite the RIGHT people for your group, and just how crucial leveraging the power of Facebook Groups is. If you’re in the speaking business or if you are an entrepreneur, don't miss this high energy episode, it is jam-packed with content that will have you upgrade your groups while expanding your reach! Here’s what we cover: The framework of a great Facebook page How you can tell your story to create interaction The top tactics to grow your Facebook group How to create content that will make loyal fans Creating curated lists to invite the RIGHT people to your group What a catalyst group is Real-life examples of practical tactics on Facebook reach How to create a viral post without spending too much money Fan page vs. Personal profiles And much more!   LINKS: Join Our Groups! Rise Up World Your Events Matter    Connect with Rachel: Website: https://rachelmiller.com Moolah Life: https://moolah.life/get_the_course Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/leviandrachel Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQvulN3I3ewUMN1Cd385Gg   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  elitespeakersagency.com stageagency@advancyourreach.com   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What to expect today 1:43 Welcome Rachel 3:40 Rachel’s framework for content 6:50 How to know if people care about your content 11:20 Real-life examples of group content that works 17:22 What is your business manifesto? 21:21 The #1 way to grow your Facebook group 26:30 What growth tactics to use when 33:10 Never over post again 46:11 Facebook is an echo system 49:33 Q&A with Rachel   More About Rachel: A serial, online entrepreneur, and a mom of six kids! As a best-selling author, successful blogger, and entrepreneur, who has helped build social pages with millions of fans for over a decade, she knows a thing or two about engaging content. She will show you how to up your content game and build loyal, raving fans for your stuff too.

  Welcome Speaker, Profit Coach, and Self-Made Millionaire Susie Carder Inside the Greenroom!   You’ve heard it said that content is king but really at the end of the day we all know revenue is king. We are all trying to fill out our value ladders, build our product suites, and see how we can create revenue streams we may have missed. It can feel overwhelming if you don’t know where to start.    Susie Carder has been nicknamed the “millionaire-maker” and specializes in helping entrepreneurs and speakers create steady and predictable success. Listen in as Susie talks about working through your business from the ground up, and how speaking as an entrepreneur will open doors that will not only generate revenue but cause a real impact and change in your audience’s lives.    This episode will teach you how you can get what you need to make the profit you ACTUALLY want.  Here’s what we cover:   How Susie got the nickname the “Profit Coach” Why you should sell to at least 25% of any room you speak in Stepping into your calling to serve others Where you are leaving money on the table How your numbers tell your story Creating predictable success in your business The difference between businesses that succeed or fail  Entrepreneurs and Meeting Planners why YOU should be speaking How Susie pivoted during COVID to create more conversions Growing your credibility to gain more stages and influence How to look a business systemically Your most important client And much more!   LINKS:   Connect with Susie:   Website: www.susiecarder.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusieCarder/Twitter: https://twitter.com/susiecarder Insta: https://www.instagram.com/SusieCarder LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susiecarder Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  https://elitespeakersagency.com/ stageagency@advancyourreach.com   Influential Speakers in Susie’s life:  Barbara De Angelis Esther Hicks   Episode Minute By Minute: Episode Minute By Minute: 1:42 Meet Susie 3:24 How Susie’s journey got started 9:17 What is a “profit coach” 16:14 How Susie started leveraging stages in their business 24:06 The biggest difference between a business that succeeds or fail 29:46 Is the world COVID fatigue? 37:40 How Susie helps her clients how their business 42:42 The results of always chasing the dollar 46:34 The speakers that have impacted Susie the most 49:25 What stops most people from achieving their dreams More About Susie:   Profit Coach, Susie Carder, is truly a self-made millionaire. She started with one salon and health spa and built it into one of the most successful businesses in the country. She then founded and sold three profitable companies, the last of which sold for eight figures to Cengage.   Susie has guided hundreds of companies to develop personalized operation systems in finance, sales, and marketing. An international speaker, Susie’s spit-fire personality, sharp wit, and heart-warming stories are beautifully woven in with her decades of business knowledge to educate and compel audiences toward financial freedom.    Susie is currently a consultant of Lisa Nichols’ Motivating the Masses, a global transformation and training company, and author of nine books and multiple training programs. Her Best-Selling book, Living Proof (co-authored with Lisa Nichols) and Power Your Profits: How to Take Your Business From $10,000 to $10 Million, is available today.

This week we have the creator of the Brainstorm & Blueprint Method, chief editor for RoseDale Publishing, and expert of building influence, Clara Rose joining us Inside The Greenroom. When we grow as speakers, entrepreneurs, and meeting planners our arsenal of tools should grow with us! If you have had a book on your radar for a while now, this episode is for you! Join us as Clara breaks down the importance of writing your own book and how using it as a marketing tool can lead to more influence, more stages, and the organic growth your business needs.  Clara truly is the expert all Authors need in their corner. You will also learn her proprietary process for not alone writing your book, but finishing, publishing, and marketing your book.  Let’s dive right in!   Here’s what we cover: Why everyone needs a book How to gain more influence How volunteering can jump-start your career How Clara got into the publishing industry The connection between writing and speaking Clara’s approach to training leaders and influencers How leadership is connected to everything in business Pre-recorded vs. Live: What’s the best ROI? How to inspire change in others through speaking How the AYR stage agency serves speakers The impact 2020 has had on Clara’s business What Clara does to ensure every event is successful And much more!       LINKS:   Connect with Clara: Website: www.ClaraRose.com Facebook: Intentional Influence  Twitter: ClaraRoseChat Insta: ClaraRoseChat LinkedIn: ClaraRoseChat Company Name: Intentional Influence and RoseDale Publishing Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Learn More About our Stage Agency:  elitespeakersagency.com stageagency@advancyourreach.com   Influential Speakers in Clara’s life:    Michael Hyatt   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:27 Meet Clara Rose 5:50 When Clara discovered the power of being an author 9:44 How Clara helps new authors write their first book 15:30 Why Clara loves Rise Up World 19:51 How Clara started to get booked for stages 23:46 How Clara got into writing about ADA 27:37 How to create more influence  33:28 What Clara does to make every event a success 36:58 How COVID has impacted Clara and her business 42:14 The speakers who have impacted Clara the most More About Clara: As a Content Strategist, Editor, and Publisher, Clara Rose works with entrepreneurs who want to craft their messaging into a book and expand their influence. For more than twenty years, they have turned to Clara, to help them identify their vision and mission statement, strategize their messaging, and create content and tools, to help them succeed. Clara is the chief editor for RoseDale Publishing, a press mark that produces business books for professionals. She is the creator of the Brainstorm & Blueprint Method, a proprietary process for book building, from conception through publication.  Additionally, she is the founder of the Influence Builders movement; an online group for sharing knowledge, tips, and tools for expanding influence. You can catch her on her weekly show, Influence MATTERS, fridays at 2 pm ET on www.WeBeamTv.com.  Clara believes success is a matter of influence, but influence is not accidental, one must strategically and intentionally cultivate influence, then success will happen organically.