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In this episode, I talked with Diana Richardson, a social media community Manager of SEMrush, about her journey and how she started with her business SEMrush. For over 14 years, she has been a digital marketer, and has been working for and with businesses in all shapes and sizes. She is ready to customize strategies through her analytical, organizational and administrative way of thinking. You can always visit her website or follow her through her social media account. Through her skills in regards to social media and digital marketing, she can help you with SEO ranking and build brand awareness for your online business.   Twitter: https://twitter.com/dianarich013?lang=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8D%B7-diana-richardson-8965a317

In this episode, I interview Maggie, Langrick who is the CEO and Publisher of Wonderwell, a hybrid publisher. Maggie really does a deep dive into the publishing industry. She talks about the difference between self-publishing, traditional publishing and hyprid publishing.  If you're thinking about writing a book, but don't know which avenue is best, then this episode will clarify how the industry operates.  About Maggie Langrick  Maggie Langrick is a writer, editor, public speaker and media entrepreneur. She is CEO and publisher at Wonderwell which she founded in 2013. A hybrid publishing company, Wonderwell provides premiere editorial and publishing services to non-fiction authors. Its editorial mandate is to publish books that help, heal and inspire, in categories ranging from business and personal finance to psychology and health, personal development, spirituality and motivational memoirs. Maggie was shortlisted for the 2015 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence for her work on Shell: One Woman's Final Year After a Lifelong Struggle with Anorexia and Bulimia, written by Michelle Stewart and published by LifeTree in 2015. Before founding Wonderwell, Maggie had a 15-year career as a magazine and newspaper editor in London, England and Vancouver, Canada. Most recently, Maggie served as Arts and Life editor for the Vancouver Sun, western Canada's largest newsroom. In her teens and early twenties, she was an award-winning film and television actress, starring in films such as My American Cousin and Harry and the Hendersons. She still can't resist playing the room for laughs whenever she gets the chance. Social Channels  Facebook Twitter Youtube

Annelise comes from a background as an independent producer, with training at such prestigious institutions at the Canadian Film Centre (Producer's Lab) and Banff Centre for the Arts (Electronic and Film Media). Since 1995 she has been working in the field of online marketing and has always been an avid gamer and consumer of digital content. She works extensively with government organizations and production companies in the film, television and interactive industries in North America. Her focus is helping content creators and storytellers to use the power of online language and data to define, find, attract and engage their audiences and work toward strategic and sustainable digital business models. She has sat on the Interactive Fund jury for BC Film + Media, the Experimental Stream jury for the CMF has taught across the country on behalf of such organizations as Telefilm Canada, the Canadian Film Centre, Women in Film, and the National Screen Institute, and is a highly sought after speaker for media festivals and conferences.  Annelise has developed and implemented marketing strategies and gathered and analyzed online data for digital and screen media products as diverse as social TV apps, transmedia experiences, webisode series, feature films, television series and production companies themselves. She has worked with over 30 filmmaking teams as an instructor or Digital Marketing Expert for the Telefilm Talent to Watch Program (formerly Micro-Budget Production Program). Her ground-breaking online course Becoming a Storypreneur has been taught to media storytellers across Canada and in conjunction with Boost Hbg in Sweden. Websites:  https://www.storypreneursunite.com https://veria.ca Follow Annelise on these social media platforms: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

I talk to Daniel St. Pierre, owner of Didjet, a virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) marketing firm on how to use that technology in your marketing. Daniel comes from the world of mobile apps and now builds companies completely immersive experiences that really stand out in the marketplace. Daniel explains the difference between VR and AR and we talk about how VR and AR are used by companies like Facebook to increase engagement. We also dive into the future of this technology and how we will see both VR and AR as a huge opportunity for companies looking to stand out in their marketing.  About Daniel Born in Montreal, Canada, Daniel is the owner and CEO of the award-winning immersive production studio, Didjet, located in Vancouver, B.C. With an emphasis on gesture, augmented, virtual and mixed reality, he works with brands and agencies to craft digital and experiential stories that forge unforgettable connections. From simple 360° video to complex VR applications, Didjet's multi-disciplinary team offers full turnkey immersive experiences and excels in creating innovative marketing campaigns that create lasting impact. Website: https://didjet.com Social Media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/didjetinc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdidjet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielstpierre Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamdidjet  

Brian Hennessey has been in the commercial real estate industry for over 30 years as: a commercial broker; a Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Dispositions and ran his own real estate syndication/asset management company. He has represented a number of Fortune 500 Tenants including Bank of America, The Walt Disney Company and Baxter Healthcare. With over 12 million square feet of sale and lease transactions; a wealth of experience was accumulated. Having and adhering to a proven system keeps you from missing something and allows you to do it faster, easier and more efficiently. "The Due Diligence Handbook for Commercial Real Estate" was written originally as a personal reference tool/checklist because of the many facets and volume of information that is needed to be remembered for each transaction. It is filled with information that is useful in any commercial real estate investment purchase; an apartment building, retail, industrial, office or residential property, from the smallest to the largest. The fundamentals remain the same, no matter what the property type. Much value can be added to an investment by being aware of the potential of each opportunity's strengths and weaknesses and using them to your optimal advantage. This handbook will help you to uncover those so that you may make informed and intelligent decisions while analyzing commercial real estate investments. Don't just survive …THRIVE in the new economy! Feeling stuck or in need of a leg up? These tips, strategies, and resources can shorten your learning curve dramatically and get you on a new path for moving forward. Inside the book you'll discover: Essential steps to get out of your own way and create the right mindset for optimal achievement 47 proven tips to jump-start your own journey Effective strategies critical to fast-track your personal and professional objectives Web-based businesses that can start you earning quickly Books, audiobooks, websites, and video course resources to help you acquire the skills to reach your goals  The goal of Too Old to Hire, Too Young to Retire is to help as many people as possible. Now more than ever, we need to be proactive. By adding these skills to your toolkit, you'll have a leg up in the new economy to enjoy life with less stress.

In this episode, I talk to Financial Therapist Brenda St. Louis. She has an interesting background and started out in Clown School in Vancouver before launching her career.  We talk about the stigma behind finances, money and income and how a Financial Therapist can break through those issues so you can earn more money and enjoy a powerful, fulfilling life. She thought me about the different archetypes and how to use them to my advantage.     About Brenda:  Money Coaching explores the practical elements around money. It's about financial literacy, building systems that allow your money to work for you, and understanding how to leverage the money you make so that you can have a life that you love. Brenda work with bank accounts, lines of credit, saving, spending, investing and more.  Financial Therapy unpacks the emotional inheritances you adopted from your family. Here, we explore the unconscious behaviour that motivates you with money, unlock limiting beliefs around money and self-worth, and begin to heal any trauma that may have prevented you from interacting with money in a healthy way. Brenda helps you learn and practice strategies to navigate your unique money personality more skillfully. Links:    https://rewireyourlife.teachable.com/p/turningdreamsintoreality www.brendastlouis.com  The Money Archetype Quiz   Links To Built To Rock  https://leapzonelearninglab.com www.BuildToRock.com (by application only)

This is the 50th episode of the Publishing for Profit Podcast. In a special episode, Hussein and Joel have an in-depth conversation where each took turns asking questions of each other. We talk about NFTs, (Non-fungible tokens) our different writing processes and journalism.   Hussein has been building startups and products all his life. He started his adventures in the tech world by co-founding Xina in 2002, an online gaming startup that was acquired within 3 months by Spacetoon Group (The Disney of the Middle East). Next, in 2006, he launched CreativeArab, the world's first and largest marketplace for Middle Eastern art focused on connecting artists across the Arab world with global audiences for their art. After that came The Content People in 2010, an award-winning content marketing agency. HIs clients included Virgin Mobile, Pfizer, and Starbucks.  He joined 3 tier logic as VP of Products & Strategy, he worked with the world's most valuable brands including Universal Studios, P&G, Kimberly Clark, and DreamWorks. In 2016 he Joined Launch, one of North America's top tech hubs and startup incubators, helping 3500+ founders and 500+ startups raise over $1 billion. Next he co-founded Next Decentrum, a blockchain technology and education startup. 

In this episode, I interview Melody Owen about storytelling and its power. Melody is an entrepreneur and founder of Author Nation. She is the author of a memoir, The Devil's Daughter. We talk about editing, writing, and journaling among other things.  Melody wears many hats. She is a performer, writer, coach and consultant at her core.  Melody believes we all have stories and when we dig into them, we not only discover ourselves, but an entire community of people who have made us who we are today.    Links: For Entrepreneurs https://nutritioustruth.com/   For Authors https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_SQx8tBlcAN-JVMIF53s3A https://authornationtube.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/   For Storytellers and writing coaching https://www.melodyannowen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/omelodyann/ https://www.facebook.com/melodyowen

In this episode, I interview Aaron D'Souza, a Dating Coach about skills you need to find a successful date and how they actually can be transferred and applied to business. Some of the topics we cover include the importance of being a lifelong learner, how to handle rejection, how to have a mindset that will help you achieve your goals, and how to find out what you really want.  Aaron D'Souza is an entrepreneur who specializes in helping women who are single create the dating and relationships life that they want. His journey towards becoming a dating coach for women started in his mid-twenties when he read a few blog posts by Steve Pavlina about nonmonogamous relationships and thought "Is long-term monogamy the BEST way to structure my long-term romantic relationships? What if there are better alternatives (for long term fulfillment and happiness) given the fact that so many long-term monogamous relationships end before they're expected to, and in the many that continue, partners don't seem very happy. Long-term, happy, fulfilling, and dynamic monogamous relationships seem to be the exception and not the rule. Surely there must be a better way." This search led him to explore the dating, sex, romance, and relationships world in unconventional ways, (being rejected most of the time as you can imagine) and wondering if he'd ever come up with a solution. It was only after working with dating coach Alan Roger Currie since 2017 did he find his unique solution that resulted in finding better matches much faster, dealing with rejection more confidently, and feeling good about his path. In August 2018, at 31 years old, he finally found his perfect match for that part of his life until they amicably broke up in April 2019 due to different lifestyle priorities. His focus is to help women develop a sense of inner confidence and a set of tools unique to them so that they can create the relationship type that they want, however conventional or unconventional, at any point in their lives, long after they've worked with him. Aaron is also a public speaker, mastermind group facilitator, and coach for career transitions and public speaking. On October 20, 2019, he delivered a talk titled "Monogamy or polyamory – which is more wise, natural and honest?" at the Vancouver Convention Centre. D'Souza offers one-on-one coaching to his female clients. If you'd like to transform your dating and relationships, please send him a private message letting him know. Aaron's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.dsouza.169067  Aaron's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-d-souza-21258140/ Link to the book Aaron mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/MODE-ONE-Women-REALLY-Thinking-ebook/dp/B004WPOHDU

This week we talk to world-class speaker, business coach, and entrepreneur. Isabelle talks about mentorship and persuasion, two extremely important aspects of any business. This is the second time Isabelle has been on the show.     MINDSET MASTERY CODE PROGRAM 12 pivotal habits & strategies to stay present, focused and empowered to grow and thrive despite change. https://leapzone.leadpages.co/mindset-mastery-code-info-page/   THE LEAPZONE LEARNING LAB No-Nonsense Courses For Smart Leaders & Business Owners To Help You Master The Skills + Mindset You Need To Grow Your Brand, Your Team And Your Business With Velocity And Ease. https://leapzonelearninglab.com   BUILD TO ROCK PROGRAM Build To Rock™ is a no-nonsense business, marketing, social media as well as a brand-building system and coaching program for smart business owners just like you, designed to help you uncover and clearly communicate what makes you different and why prospects and clients should choose YOU over anyone else --- regardless of your fees. Build To Rock is designed to help you turn your business & brand into a well-oiled machine AND create a waiting list of clients and prospects that enthusiastically say: “Where have you been all my life!”   URL: www.BuildToRock.com (by application only)   OUR WEBSITES Main Website: www.LeapZoneStrategies.com Business Owner Differentiating Program: www.BuildToRock.com #1 Online Branding TV Show: www.LeapZoneStrategies.com/leaptv LeapTools: Smart Tools & Tutorials for Business Owners: www.LeapZoneStrategies.com/leaptools  The LeapZone Learning Lab: www.LeapZoneLearningLab.com   MY TEDx TALK: THE POWER OF ZERO TOLERANCE  95% of North Americans either go to bed or wake up worrying about something. Yet, worrying is the #1 killer of creativity, performance and dreams. When revolutionary brand strategist Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte discovered “What we tolerate we worry about,” she realized a little structure brings a lot of inner flexibility and freedom. The result is her simple yet powerful model to help you instantly decrease worry and increase peace of mind. https://leapzonestrategies.com/tedx-talks/   TANDEM TEDx TALK: HOW TO INCREASE YOUR UNITS OF HAPPINESS Unlike business, there are no schools for creating successful personal relationships. After almost 30 years of living/working together, and working with couplepreneurs, Business Growth Catalyst Isabelle Mercier and Equine-Guided Strategist Margarita Romano have uncovered that there is great relationship wisdom in learning from what makes a business thrive. In this engagingly entertaining talk, learn how three simple yet pivotal business performance strategies can create happier lives when applied to relationships.   Isabelle Mercier and Margarita Romano focus on fulfilling, successful relationships and empower heart-centred entrepreneurs and couplepreneurs to build inspiring brands, businesses and lives.  https://leapzonestrategies.com/tedx-talks/     FREE MASTERCLASS #1 ROCK YOUR BUSINESS INTO SHAPE - 7 Warning Signs That Your Business Is Not Setup To Thrive And How To Fix It. https://leapzone.leadpages.co/eg-3-btr-webinar-optin-7-signs/   FREE MASTERCLASS #2 BECOME A BETTER INFLUENCER - A Powerful 3-Part Formula For Thinking Through Any Situation, Become A Better Influencer, And Create More Impact. https://leapzonelearninglab.com/courses/become-a-better-influencer/   BOOK (Amazon #1 Bestseller) Sitting On The Fence - How To Love Without Limits The book is based on a love story - of how Margarita and I came to be - through the realizations, learnings, and ideas about the power of love. Love comes from within and it is all-seeing. It is not "just an emotion" or something to rely on others to fulfill for us - it is a state of being.   A big part of our internal make-up that allows us to connect and relate to people and things. https://leapzone.lpages.co/book/   SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES Twitter: @LeapZone, #BuildToRock Facebook: LeapZone Strategies LinkedIn: Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte Skype: leapzonestrategies   MY SHORT BIO | ISABELLE MERCIER TURCOTTE Co-Founder/CEO of LeapZone Strategies & Host of LeapTV.com Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte is a 'no-nonsense' dynamo, born to catapult heart-centered entrepreneurs to build infectious and impactful brands, businesses and lives. As one of North America's Top Business Influencers; best-selling author, TEDx Speaker and TV show host, Isabelle's sole purpose is to empower 10 Million Entrepreneurs to rock their businesses and lives into shape by creating a worldwide “My Life, My Biz, My Way” Movement.

I spoke with ghostwriter and professional speaker Cindy Tschosik about how she dealt with her anxiety and depression and how she turned it into a focus which she now uses to help those in need by telling their stories and inspiring others.  A lifelong writer and creative, Cindy excels at connecting with her clients' hearts, enabling her to capture their voice, identify their true value, and articulate the unique message they bring to the world. Varied careers and life experiences provide Cindy with the background required to write poignant, informative and life-transforming books on a multitude of topics. Her 25 years of experience in legal, corporate, IT, communications, marketing, nonprofits, project management and her 12 years of living through depression, anxiety and suicidal ideations, offers authors the special touch required to weave mind, body and heart connections throughout the pages of both psychology and business books. Cindy Tschosik has ghost written books, articles, and marketing collateral for many industries and is the author of The Perfect Book Checklist, a detailed guide to everything authors need to write their first or next book. She keeps abreast of industry news and trends through her memberships in the Association of Ghostwriters, Non-Fiction Authors Association, Off-Campus Writers Workshop and C-Suite Network Thought Council. She also offers consulting, coaching, workshops and training on writing and book development. Cindy lives in Chicago's western suburbs with her husband and best friend of 26 years, their three hilarious teenagers, and their cherished, spoiled, bow-wearing “fur baby,” Roxie the Cockapoopoo. Cindy rejuvenates her creative energy with long hikes, traveling, reading on a beach, quilting memory blankets for family members, and wine-ing with friends. Links website: https://soconnectedllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindytschosik

We talk with Bethany Lamb, the owner and founder of Be.Media Group about social media and her journey as an entrepreneur. She is a digital marketer with over 12 years of experience.  Bethany talks about how you can increase your social media presence both organically and through paid advertising.  If you want to learn more about Bethany and her services, you can visit her website. She can help build your marketing funnels, establish who you should be targeting, put together ad creatives and get you paying customers!    Links https://bemediagroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanylamb  

In this episode, I talk to Lauren Nicole Peters about her new program, A Perfect Week. Lauren Nicole Peters helps female entrepreneurs shift their relationship with time, understand the uniqueness of their brain and body so they can increase their productivity and plan their perfect week. Lauren comes from an industrial design background before moving into the tech space. She left that industry to become a coach and mentor to other females.  Lauren has such a great perspective on how you should do your work. She teaches work shouldn't feel like work. You need to  You can find out more about her program: https://www.yourperfectweek.com   

In this episode, I interview my good friend Dan Gilmour of Sales Strategy. He consults people on how to grow their business through direct sales, partner recruitment and account management.  We talk about how he learned to be a master salesman and some techniques you can implement in your own business.  Dan sharpened his sales skills when he was the owner and operator of Organic Music, a company that brought a unique approach to teaching instruments. 

Jeffrey A Mangus has been a ghostwriter for over 25 years and is the owner of Ghostwriter USA. He has written over14 award-winning, best-selling books for entrepreneurs, CEOs, athletes and musicians.  He became a ghostwriter when he lost his leg from a flesh-eating disease which made him reevaluate his life and change careers from a real estate agent to a writer.  Jeffrey shares his story and some great tips on marketing and how to run a successful business. He has written numerous books under his own name including 'Hiring Your Ghost', 'Lim Loss Life' and "Book Proposal Magic'. 

Melanie Donus is the proud mother of three school-aged children, Dimitri, Michael, and Maxx, who all have Autism Spectrum Disorder and three very different profiles of abilities and challenges.  We talk about her new book called Leaning on Mom, a compilation of letters written during the first four months of the coronavirus pandemic. These letters to her own mother, Roberta, share an honest look into her family and the coronavirus impacted their daily living. It's raw, funny, and takes the reader on a roller coaster of emotions, while Melanie leans on Roberta for support and interaction during a period of unplanned survival and isolation. Leaning on Mom gives a snapshot of a family living through an unexpected pandemic, but more-so, opens the door to educating the reader about how school-age children with disabilities, who mostly learn through face-to-face interaction, were suddenly expected to learn virtually and accept an oncoming “new normal” for their education.  Melanie also delves into her own personal health challenges. A true story of how she found the necessary inner strength and resilience during a “sink or swim” time that provided little to no emotional support, Melanie takes the reader through her struggle with alcohol during the quarantine. But don't expect all “doom and gloom.” There are miracles, heroes, surprising acts of kindness that leaves the reader full of hope, motivation, and a call for change.   About Melanie  Throughout the course of parenthood, Melanie has held various philanthropic leadership roles including Co-President of Special Education PTA, Vice President of Parents Association, Founder of the Long Island Special Needs Facebook Group with over 2,000 members, and Parent Mentor/Volunteer at Parent-to-Parent. In addition, she frequently speaks at various local colleges and universities regarding the day-to-day impact of Autism on families and the new trends of neurodiversity inclusion in the workplace. Outside of being the CEO of her boy's busy lives, Melanie is a Vice President at Right Executive Search where she directs the Diversity Talent Acquisition division with a focus on career empowerment for women returning to the workforce and supporting diverse and minority candidates in the workplace. She is the co-author of their eBook series on job search strategies for "Returners" and college students seeking an internship. Melanie received her Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia State University and holds various professional certifications.

Chris is one of the top medical whistleblowers ever — and he's still at it. He owned and was CEO of a highly regarded Northern California lab testing company, Hunter Labs, until he was squeezed out of business by the predatory pricing scheme of the “Blood Brothers,” Quest and LabCorp. Their quid pro quo scheme, which involved loss-leader pricing to doctors and clinics to gain to their exclusive testing business, and then overcharging Medicare and Medi-Cal 20 to 40-fold, has cost taxpayers billions of dollars — and forced higher quality, but smaller labs like Hunter, either to fold or be absorbed by them. The Blood Brothers' scheme is one of the most nefarious in the medical fraud world that Chris fought to expose. Blood Money is the true legal thriller of a terrifying David vs. Goliath fight against massive healthcare fraud by a brave Whistleblower.  It includes attempted murder, extortion, money-laundering, fraudsters hiding money in the Cayman Islands, gold buried in a storage container in a CEO's backyard, an Assistant Attorney General sabotaging her state's case, and a corrupt Governor torpedoing litigation by his own Attorney General.  From Silicon Valley to the Sunshine State, in a showdown that reads like a Hollywood movie, Chris Riedel survives to share it all. His actions have resulted in more than $550 million in settlements and a court verdict

In this episode, I talk to James Gardner who is a high performance coach with LeapZone Strategies. James was a National Team-level rower turned actor, but now he teaches entrepreneurs and high performers get in touch with their authentic selves to maximize their business and personal brands to achieve a state of optimum congruence.  He tackles personal and business growth with a two-pronged approach. From his wellness/high-performance sports background coupled with a business acumen disciplined through 14 years of living in New York City and Los Angeles. A Armed with the mental toughness and discipline forged through athletics, James was able to put that to use in creating, opening, and running high profile restaurants and lounges in Manhattan and Los Angeles. These adventures paved the way to running hotels and resorts as a General Manager and Director of Operations overseeing 250 employees. The roads travelled have led to motivational speaking across the United States, a stint as the spokesperson for the American Lung Association of New York, and most recently the host of my own Shaw Television show entitled “The Inspirational 30” where he had the privilege of sitting down with inspirational guests from all walks of life to share their unique and inspiring roads to authenticity.  

In this episode, I interview a professional author, ghostwriter, freelance editor and blogger. We talk about how he became a writer after being a basketball coach and a lawyer.  He is the co-author of memoirs titled Play It Forward: From Gymboree to the Yoga Mat and Beyond (Agate Publishers 2016) and My Life: A Story of Resilience and Love (Page Publishing 2019). He is also the author of The Other Classroom: The Essential Importance of High School Athletics (2018) (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 2018), Odds-On Basketball Coaching: Crafting High-Percentage Strategies for Game Situations (Rowman & LIttlefield Publishers 2017 )and Prepping for Success: The Ultimate Handbook for the Beginning High School Basketball Coach (A&I Publishing 2019) Michael recently finished his first work of fiction, Truth is in the House, and is working on memoirs for two clients. Michael grew up in the Bronx, in its Mott Haven and Highbridge neighbourhoods. He plays guitar, holds a black belt in karate and lives in Marin County, California. Michael has two adult sons, both teachers and high school basketball coaches.

Shelley has been a professional writer, editor, and ghostwriter for 20 years. We talk to her about her most recent book Here's Your Pill Kitten which is available on Amazon. It details her trials and tribulations recovering in a nursing home and everything that went on there.  Shelley has authored more than 3,500 articles, listicles, blog posts and essays in international print and digital publications, written five books (four ghostwritten); beauty blogs; finance blogs, entertainment industry press releases; travel apps; video scripts; distance learning programs, recipe development, profile interviews and beauty/style features.  Her ghostwriting website: http://smkwriter.com Website for her memoir: http://heresyourpillkitten.com  

In this episode, we talk to videographer Jordan Wade who is the founder of Storyhero, a production company that focuses on telling the stories of businesses, non-profit and social causes. Jordan has also covered the last 5 Olympics as a journalist and brand ambassador, finding the stories that nobody else does.  With an extensive background in journalism, working with Vancity Buzz and Novus TV, Jordan has mastered the art of finding the story and telling it to a captivating audience.     

In this episode, we talk to Isabelle the co-founder and CEO of LeapZone Strategies and one of the most inspirational branding, marketing and customer experience keynote speakers.    Isabelle is a 'no-nonsense' dynamo, born to catapult passionate entrepreneurs and thought leaders to build businesses and brands designed to make life better. As one of North America's Top Business Influencers, bestselling author, two-times TEDx speaker with over 2.5 Million views, and TV show host, Isabelle brings 25 years of branding, marketing and customer experience expertise. She has worked with more than 500 companies, including some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few.     Isabelle teaches how to grow businesses and brands that are designed to thrive in any economy by becoming and remaining The First, The Best or The Only.   HER WEBSITES Main Website: www.LeapZoneStrategies.com Business Owner Differentiating Program: www.BuildToRock.com #1 Online Branding TV Show: www.LeapZoneStrategies.com/leaptv LeapTools: Smart Tools & Tutorials for Business Owners: www.LeapZoneStrategies.com/leaptools     TEDx TALKS TEDx TALK #1: THE POWER OF ZERO TOLERANCE  95% of North Americans either go to bed or wake up worrying about something. Yet, worrying is the #1 killer of creativity, performance and dreams. When revolutionary brand strategist Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte discovered “What we tolerate we worry about,” she realized a little structure brings a lot of inner flexibility and freedom. The result is her simple yet powerful model to help you instantly decrease worry and increase peace of mind. www.leapzonestrategies.com/tedx-talks   TEDx TALK #2: HOW TO INCREASE YOUR UNITS OF HAPPINESS Unlike business, there are no schools for creating successful personal relationships. After almost 30 years of living/working together, and working with couplepreneurs, Business Growth Catalyst Isabelle Mercier and Equine-Guided Strategist Margarita Romano have uncovered that there is great relationship wisdom in learning from what makes a business thrive. In this engagingly entertaining talk, learn how three simple yet pivotal business performance strategies can create happier lives when applied to relationships.   Isabelle Mercier and Margarita Romano focus on fulfilling, successful relationships and empower heart-centred entrepreneurs and couplepreneurs to build inspiring brands, businesses and lives.  www.leapzonestrategies.com/tedx-talks     TEDx QUESTIONNAIRE - To help you clarify your idea worth spreading Both TEDx Talk and the Questionnaire can be found here:  www.leapzonestrategies.com/tedx-talks   FREE MASTERCLASSES FREE MASTERCLASS #1 GET PAID WELL FOR YOUR GENIUS –  3 Major Warning Signs Your Business is Setup to Fail in Today's Economy!: https://leapzone.lpages.co/get-paid-well-for-your-genius-eg/   FREE MASTERCLASS #2 BRAND FROM THE INSIDE OUT – How To Be The First, The Best or The Only. https://leapzone.lpages.co/pax-bfio-webinar-optin/   BOOKS Our Amazon #1 Bestseller Book  Sitting On The Fence - How To Love Without Limits The book is based on a love story - of how Margarita and I came to be - through the realizations, learnings, and ideas about the power of love. Love comes from within and it is all-seeing. It is not "just an emotion" or something to rely on others to fulfill for us - it is a state of being.   A big part of our internal make-up that allows us to connect and relate to people and things. https://leapzone.lpages.co/book/   ESSENTIALISM BOOK on Amazon   SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES Twitter: @LeapZone, #BuildToRock Facebook: LeapZone Strategies LinkedIn: Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte Skype: leapzonestrategies      

Winston is a transformational coach, mentor, writer and the founder of WowWork and Voice Story. Winston spoke to me about how he became a transformational coach and his own journey. We also talk about his writing which can be found on his blog, http://www.chasingbutterflies.blog.   We also talk about how he works with his clients and guides them to those breakthrough moments that result in a 'wow!'.    If you would like to book a call with Winston he's offering the first three people a free session by using the code GHOSTWRITER12   Details of Project Connection and to book a call are here: https://wowwork.me/project-connection/  

We tried something a little different this time around, turning the tables if you will. Justin Lam of Three Sixty Media interviews me about ghostwriting, thought leadership and how to publish a book.  Justin is a brand expert and serial entrepreneur that has been through the school of hard knocks and is still going strong today. Successfully creating brands in competitive industries and driving change in the communities around me is a deep-rooted passion. He is skillful in identifying processes and streamlining, pairing it with a unique interest in psychology and marketing and that combination allows him to help people improve their businesses inside out. He has extensive experience in customer service, marketing, management and leadership. This has brought him to a space where he want to help other businesses elevate in their market. We can help from the discovery of your brand all the way to putting out content online and offline. You can find him at https://www.threesixtyphoto.com/

In this episode, we talk to Iman about why he created his company Success Road Academy and how you can create your own online course for your business.  Iman is a serial entrepreneur, international speaker, and #1 best-selling author. He has created over 50 courses that help coaches, authors, speakers and entrepreneurs grow their business aligned with their life purpose. In 2010, Iman founded Success Road Academy, which has become an industry leader in online marketing and training. Through Success Road Academy, Iman has worked with over 15,000 business owners, in various niches, and helped them expand their business and impact. Iman founded Entrepreneurs International Network in 2010. Today, this network is in over 20 cities in 5 countries.

Sandra Nomoto is the Content Doctor. She works with ethical, cruelty-free, and vegan businesses to improve their brand message through content marketing. She has a university degree in English Literature and Film Studies before working in the PR industry.  We talk about her path to become Vegan and how businesses can become more ethical while promoting awareness. 

Sammy 'Shoebox Moses' Taggett is a world-renowned DJ, musician and philanthropist and in this episode, he talks about how he got his DJing name, some of his newest ventures and how to start your podcast.  Sammy has performed alongside some of North America's largest acts and is one of the few DJ's to perform on Neckar Island the personal home to Sir Richard Branson. Sammy talks about how finding your why will take you down the right path to success. He shares how you can't be successful by getting behind something that's not authentically you. Learn more about Sammy at http://www.SheoboxMoses.com

I talk to Reza Vee, the founder of the smart business card OVOU. We talk about how he went to a hundred events in a hundred days and how a startup company can stand out in the competitive marketplace. Reza's mission is to help entrepreneurs build meaningful connections that can help them succeed.

In this episode I talk to Andre Gress, an author who writers under the pen name A.G Flitcher and we talk about his latest book Boone & Jacque: Sadleton's Secret. We discuss the inspiration for the story, how he stays creative and why he writes. 

I talk to Liz Green, owner of Green Goose Writing. She is a book coach and ghostwriter who helps thought leaders, entrepreneurs and other leaders share their message. We talk to her about how she got to where she is today and of course what a book coach is and who can benefit from working with a book coach. 

In this interview Julie Broad, an Amazon best selling author of More Than Cashflow which she used to build her brand and even create a new business that helps authors launch their own books called Book Launchers.  Julie is an International Book Award winner, recipient of the Top 20 under 40 award for Vancouver Island, a successful entrepreneur, a recognized real estate investor and a popular speaker and workshop trainer. 

In this episode, we talk to Allison Bran about how to build a brand. She is the founder of award-winning REX Marketing + Design, a full-scale marketing agency.  We talk about how she got her start in marketing and how you can create a brand that will have an impact. Allison decided she wanted to start her own company when she saw, during the dot.com bubble, how many unethical companies were trying to scam their clients. 

Reem is the writer of the book "Not A Follower" and the founder of the Pantagea App. She also has her own podcast about how you can become a powerful creator, teacher and a leader. A Muslim born in Kuwait, and a stay-at-home mother of three, Reem began to travel the world and learn from the most influential teachers and leaders of our time—such as Ibrahim Jaffe, Joe Dispenza, Gregg Braden, Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, Stuart Wilde, and Wayne Dyer. She uses her newfound realizations to grow and transform her life.

In this episode, we talk to Mike Wicks, an experienced freelance ghostwriter who has helped authors become Wall Street Journal and Publisher's Weekly Bestsellers.  With over 40 years of industry experience, Mike has an interesting journey from working in the publishing industry in the U.K. to starting his own publishing business in North America to becoming a full-time freelancer. 

I speak to Susie Schaefer, a publishing and book consultant, and owner of Finish That Book Publishing. We talk about book publishing, Amazon, and how to market your book to become a bestseller.  Susie has a passion for helping authors put out high-end quality books and market them successfully. Susie hails from three decades in corporate America – teaching and training, becoming a marketing expert. 

In this episode writer, journalist and now podcaster, Jason Brick launches a new podcast series about how to protect your family called Safest Family On The Block.  Jason gives us a sneak peek on who he interviews in Season One and what he's learned along the way. 

In this episode, we interview Kathy Fester, co-founder of the Gratitude and Appreciation Summit, and a provider of Send Out. This episode is all about how you can show appreciation for your fellow men and women.  Kathy is also a music teacher and a passionate advocate for the arts. 

In this episode, we talk to marketing consultant Amy Sanyal. He is the founder of the Uncommoners Club and the networking group Creative Pulse. We talk a lot about marketing, about copywriting, webinars, and funnels. 

I speak to writer and owner of A Girl With A Pen, Ronda Payne. We talk about her journey from working in marketing and began her true career as a copywriter, non-fiction freelance writer (magazines and other periodicals) and creative writer. She graduated from British Columbia Institute for Technology with a marketing degree and worked with companies like McDonald's, Westminster Savings Credit Union, and HSBC.  She is a regular contributor to “Country Life in BC”, Glacier Media Group community papers, "Focus on Adoption" and a range of other publications, Ronda continues to grow in her career by helping businesses find the right words, assisting publications delivering meaningful content and creating books worth your precious reading time.  

Avi Arya, is a father of two girls and 6 dogs, a streetcar racer turned hotelier turned Social Media Influencer. In this episode, we talk about what he's been doing since COVID and how it has impacted his business. He is teaching entrepreneurs and business owners how to use video to create content and win more business.  Avi was named amongst the top 25 influencers by Influencive ranked as one of the top 100 digital icons of the region by Impact Magazine and credited to create 100 million dollar revenues for his clients. He has delivered talks at various forums in India and overseas some of them being Social Media Camp in Victoria, Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, National Summit of Small Business Digital Marketing in San Diego, Social Media Mastery Conference in Canada with several best speaker awards along the way.

I talk to AJ Frey, owner of Rad Websites, about getting on the first page of Google. He has been working as an SEO technician for over 15 years and knows pretty much everything that there is to know about Google and he is willing to share his secret sauce so hopefully you enjoy this episode. One other interesting thing we discuss is that AJ, along with his wife Nicole, started The Animal Food Bank to help owners and their pets in need.

I talk to James M Ranson, owner of Heroic Business Authors, about the dos and don'ts of writing a book. He is also the author of "Don't Write A Crappy Book".  Known globally as The Master Wordsmith, James Ranson has been helping business authors write, publish, and monetize high-quality books since 2014. With a team of expert editors and designers behind him, and in partnership with Morgan James Publishing, James offers complete writing and publishing packages that take six-figure entrepreneurs on the hero's journey from business owner to business author in a year or less, and at least doubling their revenue within three years of publication.

In this episode we talk about how Dustin went from owning a landscaping business, to DJing, to starting The Rock Star Academy. He has a passion and drive to assist passion seekers and dreamers in realizing their full potential by truly crafting a life around their passion. Ultimately, this creates success that makes a positive impact on everyone in their lives: friends, family, partners, colleagues and their communities. He is a trainer, coach that focuses on mens' mental health. His conscious business and life philosophy, coupled with his action-oriented success system of live events, coaching, accountability programs and online training, have created a community of like-minded people that are driven to massive levels of success in all aspects of their lives. 

In this episode, I talk to Bosco Anthony, a digital marketer, storyteller, and brand strategist. He is also an international speaker and we discuss his speech at TEDx and how it changed his life. He recently moved to Australia to pursue new adventures and opportunities. We spend a great deal of time talking about some of his biggest passions, content marketing and context marketing and how you can use it in your business.  His background in the corporate sector provides great wisdom on thought leadership, business growth and critical thinking ideology. Bosco is internationally recognized for his mentorship, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for strategy.

Dai Manuel, your lifestyle mentor and coach, is here to help you lead healthier, more active lives by blogging and sharing valuable health and fitness content. In this episode Dai shares with us about his 5 Pillars, his writing habits, his recent health scare and how to achieve a lifestyle you want.

In this episode I interview entreprenur and speaker Galya Westler. We talk about what she is creating in the blockchain space, her experience as a TEDx speaker and how to travel the world making money from speeches. Galya graduated in Software Engineering from Shenkar and for the past 14 years, specializing in Senior Product Management for Mobile and Social Networks. Galya is the owner of Plazus, a software agency focused on creating solutions for small to medium-size businesses. They provide leading tools to increase security and streamline processes utilizing blockchain and AI technologies focused on customer loyalty, cross border payments, compliance, fraud detection, and HR processes.

In this episode, I interview Ricky Shetty, a self proclaimed digital nomad, about how he published 10 books while being married, being a father of 3 young kids, and running multiple businesses. Ricky has a book about fatherhood where he interviewed over 100 dads as well as 7 kids books and 2 comic books.

In this episode with freelance writer Jason Brick we talk about how you can become a master, his love of everything nerdy and his favourite place to travel.   We dive deep into how to market yourself as a writer and pitching techniques.  He has contributed over 3,000 articles and short stories to print magazines and online sites in topics ranging from home improvement, to health and wellness, to cocktail recipes, to small business management. Some of Jason's top-level corporate clients include Black Belt and Thrillist magazines, American Express, Intuit, and Mint.com. Jason has ghost-written more than 20 books and ebooks for corporate and private events. All five volumes of his Random Encounters series were simultaneously in their category top 10 on Amazon in early 2016. He is also an accomplished speaker, and frequently travels to host workshops and deliver lectures at various writer's conferences and festivals. When not writing, he studies jujitsu, capoeira, and kenpo karate, cooks, travels, and spoils his delightful wife and two fine sons. He lives in Oregon. Documentation

In this episode, we talk to Marcia Layton Turner, an experienced ghostwriter who has helped publish over 50 books and has written thousands of articles. She has written for Bloomberg, Inc, and Forbes.  She loves working with entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders who have stories to tell or ideas to share, as well as corporations with a need for content. Case studies, white papers, and profiles are also her favourite. If you dread having to sit down to work on a blog post, e-book, or magazine article - or you simply can't find the time to - let Marcia do it for you. She'll save you time and let you focus on doing what you do best, while she takes care of writing what you need written.

In this episode, we talk to serial entrepreneur Hussein Hallak about how to increase your productivity, his new book that's coming out, and the future of blockchain.  Hussein launched his first startup in 2002 which was acquired in 2003. Since then he has built over 20 companies, planned and executed hundreds of projects, and trained thousands of entrepreneurs in the dark art of how to build successful startups.

We talk to Robyn Roste about how to become a freelance writer. She's a professional writer with blogging, marketing, non-profit and tourism experience. She also has a bachelor of journalism and diplomas in media and communications and biblical studies. We talk about how to become a freelance writer, her writing process and the future of journalism.