The Video Crush with Scott Markowitz

Treat yourself to a big helping of practical success strategies from my long-time colleague and mentor, Marc Summers. Learn how he was able to keep going, even in Hollywood, where the odds are stacked up against winning. When you're listening to this episode, remember to ask yourself, "What does smoked salmon have to do with anything?"

The podcast before the podcast.  I was scared out of my wits to strip away the corporate veil that shrouded me like an embalmed mummy. Funny how we cling to things that are bad for us. This is the show that launched my personal rebirth. Much has changed since I made this show, but it serves as an interesting beacon in my podcast landscape.  

Begin using Jason's strategies right away to generate serious social capital and wealth. Plus get a chance to score Jason's Free Branding Guide- just for the Video Crush Crew.

Very often, people assume that everyone prefers to communicate the same way that they do.  Or, they assume that everyone else values the same kind of information when making decisions. Carol shares how to make your interactions with others more productive and far more enjoyable!

Does your soul die a little every time you walk through those doors at your corporate job? If yes, then let Jeff Steinmann help you plan a winning exit strategy to get the HEY HO outta Dodge!

Carol Linden knows that playing well with others is good business, so she uses interaction styles in a super-smart way to help you knock down the barriers holding you back.

Author Of The Best Selling Book “Intentional Networking- Your Guide To Word Of Mouth Marketing Greatness”, Joe Novara is giving away his best secrets. Learn the exact steps to take whenever you meet someone new. Hint: It's NOT to stick their business card in your pocket.

Divya Parekh's programs are designed to help clarify your vision, unravel the hidden motivators that are holding you back, and establish a malleable “life plan” to achieve success. BOOM!

When you first meet Audra you can't help notice the incredible amount of exuberance she has for what she does. The other thing that's hard to miss about Audra is that she has amassed an impressive amount of knowledge and has built a powerful network of other professionals in a short time.

I share the show's origin story, and then you'll hear the 6 steps I took to quit my corporate job.

Many entrepreneurs starting out have trouble asking for money.  Mike will share how to get over that hang up, and how to ask for the money that you're worth.

Daniel Eric Bowling created the Smart Tradesmen Mastermind to help entrepreneurs bounce ideas off each other in a safe environment. Learn his 8 steps to deal with constructive criticism.

Darren Scott Monroe From The Charge More Money Podcast Is Sharing How He Has Become Mr. Real, Raw, and Relevant. You're not going to find a more cute and cuddly entrepreneur.  Darren went from working for one of the largest syndicated radio conglomerates in the world to being the king atop a consulting empire throne.  He was gracious enough to share his wisdom with us.

Last week, we spoke to Eric Zimmer from The One You Feed podcast.  We each shared that we had suffered in the past from depression. I wanted to follow that show up with a discussion with a certified counselor so that we could talk about how ways to recognize and defeat this debilitating affliction. It's also very relevant for many people that are feeling trapped in their corporate jobs.  Depression may have a hold on you without you even knowing.

Right Now, You're Feeling Depressed Or Trapped. After Listening, You'll Be Empowered To Beat Depression, Take Command of Your own Happiness, And Become More Effective. – Fellow interview show host Eric Zimmer shares his personal philosophies and strategies that have helped him to produce one of iTunes Best of 2014 podcasts.

You may be part of a company that's steering you in a direction that you don't feel comfortable going in. If you're a cog in that corporate machine, then you feel lousy about yourself. How to feel better about yourself may boil down to you leaving that corporate job.  It will take a plan, and some guts, but you can do it.

Marsha Wright suggests that you should aim high and try to align yourself with a giant in your chosen industry.  This will give you a big advantage that will provide you immediate clout within your business circles.  To find out more about how Marsha used this strategy to build an international business, you've simply got to screw in your earbuds. Get Ready to CRUSH IT!

Marsha's story is an inspiration to anyone around the world that's in unacceptable circumstances.  If you're ready to change your life, and make a difference to others in a positive way, then Marsha Wright should be a role model for your next steps.  I believe this is an outline of how she did what many would have thought impossible.

Headbands of Hope is a company that helps young cancer patients and helps fund a search for a cure.   Jessica Ekstrom reveals the amazing journey that has seen her start a thriving business while she was still in college.   She shares all her secrets, and the exact steps she took to make the world become a better place.

Elisa is best known for making words sexy! Today, she teaches you how to start your own business by working within the parameters that you have.  Don't like your parameters, then let Elisa tell you how to change the dang parameters.  BOOM.   For your business, of course: sexy is optional.

Mark is an amazing Mind Reader who has worked relentlessly to create a successful, self-sufficient business out of his passion for acting, magic, and comedy. In this episode, we talk about some simple things that anyone can do right away.

Penny Polokoff is a Communication Expert, Author, and Philosopher. She wrote Hero Woman to inspire and awaken the hero inside each one of us.  Penny is committed to living her best life, and to helping others do the same. Penny is also writing a series of books called Conversations Worth Having.  The first in the... The post TVC – 013 – Penny Polokoff – Live Life With Awareness appeared first on The Video Crush - Video Marketing Made Easy.

If you have a vision for the future, then you need a plan. Malcolm S Hoover had a vision 13 years ago.  He wanted to share cultural thoughts and ideas with the world.  Now, he's getting ready to launch several books and 3 video programs. Malcolm was delivered to me from the cosmos for a great purpose while I was waiting for a commuter train into Philadelphia.  Listen to the show to hear the rest of the story.

If you lose your zeal for something, then it's time to move on. Even after 20 years in the same career, you can still find your calling. Carey Green was a minister for nearly 20 years when he felt that he could better serve people through podcasting and writing. Mr. Green is now a multipreneur that is concentrating on his Podcast Fast Track service. It's his audio editing and production service that serves the podcasting community.

What do you do after you get laid off from your job? A good thing to try is doing the thing you love the most.  If you can make a healthy living at at, then you're CRUSHING IT. Working for himself, Anthony's been able to bring his kids to the school bus, do the projects he wanted to work on, and grow into a happy, fulfilled bald man.

Feel apprehensive about stepping out on your own? You need to listen to Nicholas and see how he gained the confidence to CRUSH IT. Nicholas Smalarz is a TV producer that does video production for small businesses on the side.  To know  him is to love him.

How do you make a career out of doing what you love the most? You're probably struggling with this question yourself. I know that it's often very frustrating being caught in a career that doesn't offer any fulfillment, but there is an answer. For twenty years, Patrick De Caumette from Deca Music struggled with his dream of making a living as a musician. He tells his amazing story of how he traveled the world in pursuit of his dream- only to find that he had to start from scratch over and over

How do you completely change your career and get into an industry you have no experience in? Carolyn Battaglini is my  guest for this episode of the Video Crush, and she has done just that.   Check out the tactics that she utilized to turn her whole life around on a dime. Her methods won't be easy to pull off, but they are easy to understand.

For many, becoming a freelancer can be the best way to ease into becoming a successful business owner. Chip Schofield shares what it's like to be a successful freelance business owner.  He works for himself as a TV Editor, and he's been able to sell his skills to some of the biggest advertising and production companies in the Philadelphia area.

How do you take control of your life's direction, and make things happen to bring your goals into the adjacent possible? Justin reveals his best secrets that you can begin to use in your bag of tricks right away.

McKinnon Maddox has restored my faith in the Millennial generation. At age 15, he was a pro video game player, but went on to start his own company- while still in High School.  How did he do it!?

Philip is the president and CEO of Intelligent Assistance, a company that makes tools for digital content creators.   He's also a serial entrepreneur, who has weathered some terrible business storms- learning to master the strategies that mark a true survivor.