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  We have a great time when Alex Quinn sits down and chats with us. The subject matter can be tough to discuss but we feel this is a good place to discuss tough subjects and let everyone know you are not alone. This episode is brought up to help promote mental health awareness. We go back a little and Alex gives us some of his backstory. The 100-mile run Alex created and completed was around King Square in Saint John, helping to bring awareness to suicide prevention, and mental health awareness. A personal story for Alex and many people that we know and love.  Alex had a camera crew following him around for this epic journey and the movie they made is top-notch, titled, Running in Circles. A brilliant story and edited perfectly, I can't wait for our listeners to see this when it comes out of the film festivals and is available for public consumption, probably sometime this Summer. We cover many topics, far more than what I can mention here. We believe you will like this story and we are placing some very special links that Alex wants us to display at the bottom of this description. We hope you enjoy this very important episode.Maddy Murphy Memorial Fund  (Maddy Murphy Memorial Foundation)https://www.facebook.com/p/Maddy-Murphy-Memorial-Fund-100077935654513/Maddy Murphy Memorial Pagehttps://www.maddymurphymemorialpage.com/The 4X4X48 Challenge for Maddy Murphy:https://www.facebook.com/events/d41d8cd9/4th-annual-4x4x48-challenge/577223991431136/Saint John Suicide Prevention Hotlinehttps://988.ca/    or call or Text 988 anywhere in Canada.Saint John Suicide prevention:https://www.facebook.com/sjsuicidepreventioncommitteeMotivate to Move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=motivate%20to%20moveMotivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

A documentary screening at the Imperial Theatre next week documents a Saint Johner's journey with mental health challenges, the endurance running that's helped him through it, and his efforts to help others facing the same struggles. Alex Quinn speaks with host Rachel Cave about "Running In Circles."

In this engaging conversation, Alex Quinn shares his journey from participating in extreme challenges to creating a documentary that highlights mental health and suicide prevention. He reflects on his experiences with the 4x4x48 challenge, his first 100-mile race, and the emotional rollercoaster of premiering his documentary. Alex discusses the vulnerability of sharing personal stories, the impact of public speaking in schools, and his involvement in suicide prevention initiatives. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement and authenticity in inspiring others, while also looking forward to future events and projects.

In this episode, Alex Quin interviews Srikrishnan Ganesan, the co-founder of Rocket Lane. They discuss the challenges and innovations in project management software, especially in the context of remote work. Srikrishnan shares insights into Rocket Lane's unique approach to customer-centric project management and the value it brings to various industries. The conversation covers the company's origin, client experiences, business growth, and the importance of efficient project management.Episode Outline[00:00:03] Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast with host Alex Quinn features top entrepreneurs and business leaders. Rocket Lane co-founder Shri Ganesan discusses purpose-built project management tools for customer-facing projects.[00:02:44] Customers find us through trial sign-ups or experiencing our software as a client. Our all-in-one project delivery tool sets us apart.[00:05:00] Customer communication tool with feedback mechanism.[00:07:34] Rocket Lane replaces PSA and project management tools. Paid model with trial period available. Ads used for client acquisition.[00:09:57] Free access to business resources, materials. Follow on social media. Challenges in remote project management.[00:12:02] Remote work challenges: communication, tribal knowledge, process changes, customer-centric approach.[00:15:27] Efficient project management saves time and money.[00:17:46] Enhancing delivery experience for faster expansion.[00:19:47] Improve productivity, launch faster with Rocket Lane.[00:22:03] Rocket Lane, SaaS business marketing playbook. Connect on LinkedIn.Wisdom NuggetsEmbrace Accountability: Transparency and accountability in project management lead to better outcomes and prevent delays. When everyone involved in a project can see who is responsible for each task and track progress in real-time, it fosters a culture of responsibility. This clarity helps to identify potential bottlenecks early, ensuring that issues are addressed promptly and that the project stays on track.Leverage Community: Building a community around your product can drive engagement and loyalty. Rocket Lane's initiative to create communities like Preflight and the PS Club highlights the importance of connecting with users beyond just providing a service. These communities not only serve as a platform for users to share experiences and best practices but also help the company to gather feedback and continuously improve its offerings. Customer Experience Matters: Elevating customer experience can lead to repeat business and faster expansions. By providing a seamless, transparent, and efficient project management process, Rocket Lane ensures that customers have a positive experience from start to finish. This satisfaction often translates into repeat business and referrals, creating a network effect that drives growth. Efficiency Equals Savings: Efficient project management can save significant time and resources, boosting profitability. Rocket Lane's integrated approach eliminates the need for multiple tools, reducing complexity and increasing productivity. By streamlining communication and collaboration, projects are completed faster, reducing the cost associated with prolonged timelines and freeing up resources for additional projects.Power Quotes "Efficient systems save not just time, but also money." - Alex Quin "Building a community around your brand is a game-changer." - Alex Quin"Standardizing processes helps reduce dependency on individual heroes." - Srikrishnan Ganesan"Effective communication is the backbone of successful project management." - Srikrishnan GanesanMeet Our Guest:Website: [Srikrishnan Ganesan: (https://rocketlane.com]Connect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:Instagram: [Alex Quin Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/alexquin)Twitter: [Alex Quin Twitter](https://twitter.com/mralexquin)LinkedIn: [Alex Quin LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin)Website: [Alex Quin Website](https://alexquin.com)TikTok: [Alex Quin TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin)Our CommunityInstagram: [Hustle Inspires Hustle Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspireshustle)Twitter: [Hustle Inspires Hustle Twitter](https://twitter.com/HustleInspires)LinkedIn:[Hustle Inspires Hustle LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hustle-inspires-hustle)Website: [Hustle Inspires Hustle](https://hustleinspireshustle.com)*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listeners.*See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast with your host, Alex Quin. This episode features a conversation with Jeralyn Glass, a former opera singer turned author and holistic healer through music and crystal sound. Jeralyn shares her inspiring journey and the transformative power of sound healing. She discusses her work with renowned artists like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jhené Aiko, and SZA, and the personal catalyst for her journey into sound healing, including the profound impact of losing her son.Episode Outline[00:00:03] Podcast: Hustle Inspires Hustle with Alex Quinn. Unlock entrepreneurship and self development secrets. Featuring top entrepreneurs and business leaders.[00:05:34] Life is unpredictable, music is medicine.[00:10:35] Music as medicine for healing.[00:14:37] Music as universal language, healing vibrations.[00:19:27] Free resources for business and self-development.[00:23:29] Authenticity, music, miracles, unexpected connections, healing.[00:28:34] Sacred space for self-healing through sound.[00:32:17] Be mindful of what you consume.[00:38:19] Sound healing expert shares joy and love.[00:41:25] Musicians and energy workers connect through music.Wisdom NuggetsEmbrace Your True Calling: Jeralyn emphasizes the importance of following your intuition and passion from a young age, even if the path is unconventional. Her journey from opera singer to holistic healer illustrates that embracing your true calling can lead to profound personal and professional fulfillment.Music as a Universal Language: Music transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, connecting people on a deep emotional level. Jeralyn's experiences in Europe highlighted how music can communicate emotions and stories in ways that words cannot, fostering a sense of unity and understanding among diverse audiences.Healing Through Sound: Sound vibrations can access and heal emotional wounds and physical ailments that traditional methods may not reach. Jeralyn's work with crystal singing bowls demonstrates how sound can be a powerful tool for holistic healing, providing relief and transformation for individuals dealing with trauma, illness, and stress.Intentional Living: Being mindful of the media and music you consume is crucial as they significantly impact your mental and emotional state. Jeralyn advocates for intentional living by choosing music that uplifts and heals, rather than music that may contribute to negative emotions or stress.Legacy of Love and Joy: Jeralyn's goal is to leave a legacy of joy and love by using her unique talents to positively impact others. She believes that finding and sharing your joy can create a ripple effect, inspiring others to pursue their passions and spread positivity in their own lives.Power Quotes"There are so many beautiful things we can do when we follow our passions." - Alex Quin"Each of us is a human vessel of sound, and our bodies respond uniquely to different vibrations." - Jeralyn Glass"Sound vibrations can awaken and heal aspects of ourselves that are otherwise inaccessible." - "Sound vibrations can awaken and heal aspects of ourselves that are otherwise inaccessible."Meet Our Guest:Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/jeralynglass]Website: [https://crystalcadence.com/]YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/c/CrystalCadencebyJeralynGlass]Connect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:Instagram: [Alex Quin Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/alexquin)Twitter: [Alex Quin Twitter](https://twitter.com/mralexquin)LinkedIn: [Alex Quin LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin)Website: [Alex Quin Website](https://alexquin.com)TikTok: [Alex Quin TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin)Our CommunityInstagram: [Hustle Inspires Hustle Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspireshustle)Twitter: [Hustle Inspires Hustle Twitter](https://twitter.com/HustleInspires)LinkedIn:*[Hustle Inspires Hustle LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hustle-inspires-hustle)Website: [Hustle Inspires Hustle](https://hustleinspireshustle.com)*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listeners.*See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest installment of the "Hustle Inspires Hustle" podcast, host Alex Quin, engages in a profound dialogue on entrepreneurship and self-development with Dr. Frank Anderson. Dr. Anderson, a psychiatrist with an esteemed educational background from Harvard University, brings his expertise in trauma to the forefront as he discusses his forthcoming memoir, "To Be Loved." This work highlights into his own experiences with trauma and the path to transformation, and is set for release on May 7, 2024.Throughout the podcast, Dr. Anderson provides a deep dive into both his personal and professional encounters with trauma, explaining how these experiences have refined his methods in assisting others. With a career marked by significant roles in both academic and clinical settings, he underscores the critical role of understanding trauma in achieving personal growth and enhancing career performance. Dr. Anderson also discusses his aspirations for the memoir's influence and the overall impact of sharing such deeply personal stories. He stresses the crucial role of confronting and healing from past traumas, highlighting how this process is essential not only for personal recovery but also for making a meaningful impact in professional settings and broader societal contexts.Episode Outline[00:00:03] Podcast host Alex Quinn interviews trauma expert Dr. Frank Anderson about his upcoming memoir and childhood trauma.[00:06:39] Abuse led to career in psychiatry.[00:12:05] Drive for success, healing through forgiveness.[00:18:04] Heal trauma, do your homework first.[00:23:10] Mentor young influencers, help others grow.[00:27:27] Triggered reactions stem from past trauma.[00:32:55] LGBTQ visibility challenges conservative worldviews.[00:36:34] Overcoming trauma leads to success.[00:41:51] Clear intentions attract success and abundance.[00:46:17] Overcoming adversity, growth through challenges, impact.Wisdom Nuggets 1. Unlocking Resilience Through Personal History: Understanding your personal history, especially traumatic experiences, is crucial for building resilience. By confronting and processing these experiences, individuals can overcome limitations and foster a stronger sense of self, leading to improved personal and professional outcomes.2. Embrace Vulnerability to Empower Change: Sharing personal struggles with vulnerability can catalyze change in oneself and inspire others. Dr. Anderson's decision to write a memoir about his trauma is not just therapeutic for him but serves as a beacon of hope and a guide for others dealing with similar issues.3. Transformative Power of Empathetic Resonance: The ability to empathetically resonate with others' pain can transform personal and professional interactions. This empathetic connection can lead to deeper understanding and more effective support systems, enhancing both personal relationships and professional networks.4. Growth Through Adversity: Adversity is not just an obstacle but a gateway to personal growth and understanding. By learning from challenges instead of avoiding them, individuals can gain insights into their behavior and motivations, leading to meaningful personal development and resilience.5. Purpose and Healing: Aligning with your purpose can accelerate healing and personal fulfillment. When individuals clear historical traumas and align their actions with their core values, they not only find personal peace but also contribute more effectively and authentically in their professional lives and to society at large.Don't forget to check out the Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast website for previous episodes, inspiration-driven wallpapers, and more!*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listenersMeet Our GuestInstagramFacebookXLinkedinOur Host: Connect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/alexquin​]Twitter: [https://twitter.com/mralexquin​]LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin​]Website: [https://alexquin.com​]Forbes: [https://profiles.forbes.com/members/a...]Tik Tok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin]Our Community ✅ :Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspi...]Twitter: [https://twitter.com/HustleInspires​]LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/hust...]Website: [https://hustleinspireshustle.com​]Listen on your favorite music streaming platform:Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/08UbtKT...]Apple Music: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...]Pandora: [https://www.pandora.com/podcast/hustl...]See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Alex interviews Dr. Frank Anderson, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and trauma expert. Dr. Anderson discusses his upcoming memoir, "To Be Loved," which explores his personal journey through trauma and transformation, slated for release on May 7, 2024. The memoir, inspired by his earlier work and personal experiences, aims to reach a broader audience, sharing insights on overcoming trauma.During the conversation, Dr. Anderson shares candid reflections on his childhood experiences, including undergoing conversion therapy and facing physical abuse, which significantly shaped his professional path in trauma psychiatry. He expresses a deep connection to helping others in pain, a motivation stemming from his own challenges and the desire to contribute positively to the world. This episode provides a profound look into the personal and professional life of someone who has turned significant personal struggles into a source of strength and healing for others.Time Stamps[00:00:03] Podcast host Alex Quinn interviews trauma expert Dr. Frank Anderson about his upcoming memoir and childhood trauma.[00:06:39] Abuse led to career in psychiatry.[00:12:05] Drive for success, healing through forgiveness.[00:18:04] Heal trauma, do your homework first.[00:23:10] Mentor young influencers, help others grow.[00:27:27] Triggered reactions stem from past trauma.[00:32:55] LGBTQ visibility challenges conservative worldviews.[00:36:34] Overcoming trauma leads to success.[00:41:51] Clear intentions attract success and abundance.[00:46:17] Overcoming adversity, growth through challenges, impact.Wisdom Nuggets 1. Transforming Pain into Purpose: Like Frank Anderson's transition from personal trauma to a focus on healing others, entrepreneurs can channel personal experiences into their business models. This transformation process not only enriches their own lives but also adds deep value to their offerings, appealing to customers who resonate with authenticity and purpose-driven services.2. Navigating Uncharted Waters: Just as Frank felt overwhelmed about his book launch, entrepreneurs often face anxiety when breaking new ground. This wisdom nugget highlights the importance of resilience and adaptability, recognizing that stepping out of comfort zones is crucial for growth and innovation in business.3. Healing as a Foundation for Success: Frank's journey emphasizes the role of personal healing in achieving professional success. Entrepreneurs must address their own traumas and barriers to unlock their full potential, leading to healthier business practices and more sustainable success by aligning their personal and professional lives.Power Quotes"This is a whole different kettle of fish for me, to write a memoir about my personal trauma history" - Frank AndersonIf my story can help other people learn about healing, I'm all in." Frank Anderson"We need to go with role models. We need good mentors" - Alex Quin"We just have to learn how to block out the noise and just understand the main message" - Alex QuinResources Mentioned "To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation" by Dr. Frank Anderson, launching May 7, 2024."Transcending Trauma," a previous book by Dr. Frank Anderson aimed at therapists, psychiatrists, and coaches, focusing on neuroscience, IFS therapy, and healing complex PTSD.Dr. Frank Anderson's websiteAbout Our Host: Connect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/alexquin​]Twitter: [https://twitter.com/mralexquin​]LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin​]Website: [https://alexquin.com​]Forbes: [https://profiles.forbes.com/members/a...]Tik Tok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin]Our Community ✅ :Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspi...]Twitter: [https://twitter.com/HustleInspires​]LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/hust...]Website: [https://hustleinspireshustle.com​]Listen on your favorite music streaming platform:Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/08UbtKT...]Apple Music: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...]Pandora: [https://www.pandora.com/podcast/hustl...]Don't forget to check out the Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast website for previous episodes, inspiration-driven wallpapers, and more!*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listenersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode we talk Love and David Goggins! We have guest Alex Quinn on as he updates us on the work he's doing raising awareness for Suicide Prevention as well as this years 4x4x48 challenge.

Last year Alex Quinn created his very own Transcendence run and completed his 100 km while running laps around Kings Square in downtown Saint John. This year Alex has struck gold again but instead of 100 km, it was 100 miles, an incredible achievement, way to go Alex. Why did Alex do such an incredible feat one might ask? Well, because Alex wanted to raise money to help save a life, suicide prevention. Never alone for any of his roughly 400 laps, Alex recalls how his event went, his training, his family support, and all the events he has completed leading up to this one. His coach and all the local support plus many trail runners and runners alike were there to cheer Alex on. A very inspirational and motivating story that you will not want to miss. Our email, let us know who should be on our show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comOur Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life, and donate blood today.

On their 10th episode the boys sit down the Alex and listen to his powerful story overcoming anxiety and mental health challenges and using running to help spread awareness about suicide prevention through the transcendence 100. If you'd like to know more about the transcendence 100 you can go to https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=682590673896905&set=a.562590079230299 On Instagram: Alex Quinn Chasingtrailspodcast Geoff Brandon

Are you using ALL the Laws of the Universe to your advantage? Some have wondered if the teachings of global phenomenon that is the movie 'The Secret' do work.Alex Quinn, is the CEO of Dream Warriors Coaching, PGI (Proctor Gallagher Institute) Consultant and former CPA at one of the Big 4 Accounting firms. She grew up around circumstances which gave her the idea that she was never enough, which led to her people pleasing. Alex's journey led her to discovering the teachings of one of the most prolific Human Potential experts in the world - Bob Proctor. He is one of the teachers of the movie, 'The Secret'.Led by the legendary Bob Proctor and his brilliant business partner Sandy Gallagher, the Proctor Gallagher Institute helps people get in touch with themselves—who they are, what they're capable of and what they want in life. They offer events, programs and products—all based on decades of research, study and application—to elevate people's thoughts and bring their genius to the surface.The Proctor Gallagher Institute is dedicated to waking the world up so more people can reach their potential and live the way they truly want to live – through shifting paradigms.In 1961, Bob Proctor started studying “Think and Grow Rich” and it transformed his life. Bob listened to Earl Nightingale's condensed recording of the book thousands of times. Then, he worked shoulder-to-shoulder with Earl Nightingale at Nightingale-Conant from 1968 to 1973, before starting his own personal development company. On this episode, Alex shares how she felt she had to work harder than anyone else in order to constantly prove herself. This started from her schooling life all the way to her career. She details her self-discovery journey that became a necessity after missing a number of key life moments. Listen as Alex shares:- how people pleasing leads to burnout- the power of your subconscious mind- how to reprogram your subconscious mind to get what you want- how we assign meaning to our experiences- how perception is not reality- the downsides to playing it safe and why you should take more risks- more fundamental Laws of the Universe- how to use the Law of Vibration to your benefit- how a paradigm shift changes your life- how affirmations reprogram your subconscious mind- how to use the 12 Laws of the Universe to improve your life- how to turn a setback into an opportunity- how the past and future cause unhappiness and anxiety... and so much more!Connect with AlexWebsiteAdditional Resources:"You Were Born Rich" by Bob Proctor"Step-by-Step Visualizing, Manifesting And Gratitude" w/ John C. MorleyConnect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: roberta4sk@gmail.comYouTubeKindly subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

Commercial Real Estate Broker, Investor, & former Hobart Hockey Player. Alex and I talked about the common foundations that exist between sports and business. How being persistent picking up the phone cold calling and networking will take you places you couldn't imagine. What building a brand does for your reputation and much more!

In this episode, Alex Quin interviews Keven Pimentel and Michelle Chia on what the future holds for marketing CBD brands in 2023. With a vast knowledge of content marketing, SEO and social media, Keven and Michelle will discuss the various strategies involved in building successful CBD brands as well as trends that are likely to emerge in the future. Tune in to find out what they have to say!Wisdom Nuggets: SEO takes time to reflect. You investing in SEO now does not mean you will instantly start seeing results. If anything, you'll start getting results in a few months or a year, depending on the agency you work with. It is also essential that you look into the agency that you work with to see that the blogs that you upload have the right keywords that you're targeting and have awesome graphics. It also has to be content that you pre-created and curated. So, it's not just a matter of creating good quality block content in written form, but photos and videos contents are also important for your business growth.Keven identified the two layers of SEO, which are the content and technical side. The technical side here is how to communicate with the algorithms of Google, website speed, broken links, website structure, headers, etc. They advised that you hire an expert if you aren't the expert already. Niche yourself. Do not try to sell to everyone. Think about an audience. Pick an audience that you're comfortable with or an audience that's worth really diving into. Speak to them, create for them, talk to them, nurture them, love them, support them and make a brand that's so undeniably relevant to their life and lifestyle that you are the go-to option, and you own that part of the market. Podcast Outline:Alex: (00:40) All right, so we're back. I think it's been what, like a year since we did this? At the beginning of last year, we did a podcast episode. Right? Michelle's not scared of podcasts anymore, so when we ask her to be on a podcast, she's ready. Alex: (1:28) By the way, this is Hustle Inspires Hustle. Kevin Pimentel, Michelle Chiia. Kevin Pimentel is the founder of kamasa Marketing Agency. Michelle is the global marketing director at UADV and is the marketing powerhouse behind pretty much every single one of my brands.Keven: (1:47) All right. So yeah, with that background, so I do have the agency outside of that, I've actually dabbled in actually developing within the CBD space itself. I mean, I learned a, a lot extraordinary amount of information from that experience alone. And then also the brands that even like we've even started working on together which, you know, we can talk about later on. Keven: (2:23) CBD basically also equals cannabis a k a marijuana. But there is a difference in distinction between the types of plants, which we can get into later on. But the idea here is anything associated to that, it's a hot zone. Alex: (2:47) Yeah. When it comes to like c b marketing, you're kind of marketing with one and a half pants tied behind your back. So yeah, you're kinda like a chef in the kitchen and you have to cook this whole recipe, but you only got like 20% of, of the ingredients. And what I mean by that is obviously there's a lot of regulation, right?Alex: (03:03) When starting your CBD business, it's not just marketing, but also like the payment processing part is a little bit complex. Not every payment processor is gonna accept you cuz you're considered high risk. Not every bank's gonna accept you. So there is a process for that, a process that you're really helpful with on one of our most recent projects. So let's dive right in. Right? Let's dive into what are the elements of advertising CBD online. Alex: (03:26) First and foremost, we have SEO, we have influencer marketing, we have content marketing, affiliate marketing, email marketing. And then we'll also talk a little bit about hemp versus CBD. There's a few other marketing channels that we could probably talk about. We'll go one by one. SEO, let's talk about SEO. This is where Michelle jumps in. Michelle: (3:56) I mean, yeah. So SEO, if many of you don't know; it basically stands for a search engine optimization. What it basically means is whenever you go on Google and you search something like Nike Red Shoes and a blog or a pro product page comes up, the reason it comes up is because of SEO. Michelle: (4:36) And also that you have to also really look into the agency that you work with to see that they're not just uploading blogs willy-nilly into your website. So make sure making sure that the blogs that you upload have the right keywords that you're targeting have awesome graphics. Alex: (5:14) s it easy for me to digest from the headlines to the graphics? A lot of people in blogs, they just wanna put an image to kind of just fill in between the words and miss the whole point of being able to use infographics sometimes to get the point across. A lot of people search for a keyword, let's say, what are the benefits of CBD or a full spectrum CBD oil, for example. Michelle: (05:52) CBD is such a new and up, not new, but like somewhat new up and coming product that's like almost trending now to people like always using it for their pets to sleep for pain anxiety. And since it's such a new and unknown, I guess, type of um, territory, people are always gonna be looking into educational stuff. Alex: (6:26) Especially people that could be a little bit confused because they don't know, the, I guess they're, there's a blurred line between CBD, and cannabis. Will CBD get me high? We'll see, can I take CBD with this supplement or with this medicine? Can I take CBD while pregnant? Can I, there's so many different topics that you could talk about. A great tool that we like to use here is Answer the Public is a tool Keven's always talking about. That's a great tool to be able to draw data from.Alex: (7:09) So yeah, Uber suggests answer the public Sam Rush hfs. Yep. All of these are great tools to be able to market. Now SEO is complex. A lot of people decide to outsource it to an agency. Others wanna learn it in-house. There isn't a right or wrong answer there, right? There's a lot of great courses. One great course we always recommend is Ryan Stewart's SEO blueprint, right? Alex: (08:05) Why do we talk about SEO first? Well, if we didn't have advertising limitations in the CBD industry or even in the cannabis industry, we would just say, Hey, just click on some TikTok ads, click on some Facebook, Instagram, or even YouTube and Google ads and just drive traffic, measure that traffic and see what's working, what's not working. That's what we were referring to at the beginning. We got hands tied behind our back. We gotta do the best we can with what we have. Michelle: (08:28) And there is a way to defeat like kind of like find loopholes and defeat the system for ads. Like we've seen ads ourselves at like, say like, oh, like where they blur out the word cannabis and like stuff like that. So there is a way, but that's I guess a different episode. Alex: (08:53) So what we're gonna talk to, to you guys about here today is like solid ways you guys could advertise if you're looking to start a CBD brand or already have a CBD brand to be specific My bad. Yeah. To market a CBD brand. Um, alright, so we talked about SEO a little bit. I mean, we're not gonna dive super deep into what SEO is. Keven: (09:30) You know, I'll just make one comment real quick, just so, so that this one details is understood. One thing that Alex mentioned about either insourcing or outsourcing seo, the most important question you need to ask yourself is how much do you really know about seo? Keven: (10:02) That's something I would much rather, even in an agency that has to handle that will still work with someone who just does that part because it's so minuscule in terms of the details that you can miss that is meant to kind of communicate with the algorithms of Google and anything that's that your website is existing online. Yeah. So make sure that that's something you really understand.Alex: (10:20) Like website speed. Yes. What else? Like broken links, website structure, headers, everything has to be right. Or, or also when Google crawls it, you're not, it is not gonna get that data correctly and then spit it back into the, into the search engine results.Keven: (10:33) And one thing is, there's value in SEO because of what they said of it being a marathon because that value continues to compound. And even in the future, if nothing else was done, that value keeps building for free. And so in the future you will have people clicking onto your website for free that are searching for things that you posted about way in the past and it builds value. So when you ask yourself why is SEO expensive or why can SEO be such a large part of the budget of a marketing plan, or agency, it's extremely important to understand the minutiae that goes into this and the value it brings to you as a business.Keven: (11:33) So just remember that value as a client or as a business that's considering this higher experts if you aren't the expert already.Alex: (11:49) Another thing to keep an eye on, and we're talking about this on the car on the way here, if you're an SEO or considering seo, keep an eye on chat GBt cuz I believe Chad GBt's completely gonna change the way that SEO works. Alex: (12:41) Now influencer marketing, okay, you can't run ads for CBD yet on certain platforms maybe in the future. So you do seo if you already have SEO locked in or decide, hey SEO's not for me right now, maybe that's the last thing I'm gonna do. Influencer marketing is another one, right? So let's talk a little bit about that.Micelle: (12:56) I think, I think influencer marketing, sometimes people have like a negative view towards it. They're like, oh, like social media influencers, you know? But ultimately influencers can be taken in a way that it's people who love and support your brand without any compensation in a way.Alex: (13:18) You could go down the route of people that are just generally like support the brand. Like ambassadors. You always have to, like, as a disclaimer from a legal standpoint, whether you're paying somebody to advertise your product or you're sending it to them for free, you have to disclose the relationship. Michelle: (14:53) I mean yeah, cuz the benefit and like the reason why influencer marketing and affiliate marketing and all of referral marketing works so well is because people have fomo and like people always don't wanna miss out on like, what's the next best product.Michelle: (15:12) if Michael Jordan comes out and is like, oh, this sore muscle pain relief cream is the best one on the market, you best believe everyone on the and the basketball industry is gonna buy that. Yeah. So that's essentially what influencer marketing is and wow. How powerful it can work. Alex: (16:30) And it doesn't just have to be influencers. Um, you know, there's many ways of doing affiliate marketing through blogs through in, in, in some cases like YouTube channels, magazines. That's a really great way of doing it because you have no limitation there. You're not gonna get your ads blocked the way you would if you try to launch a campaign on Facebook and like advertise CBD. Keven: (19:02) So the biggest thing that happens a lot of times is companies just assume influencer means someone has a lot of followers, and you just pay 'em money. And because they're famous, people buy your product. In some categories, that could happen. I guess it really depends on the product, but ultimately focus on who's actually relevant to your customer.Alex: (21:02) While we're on the topic of influencer marketing, I want to give one of our friends, Olivia Ormo a shout out because Olivia just launched a project called Maven. That's right. Olivia is also a marketing agency owner out here in Miami. Very well respected and she's always also worked for the influencers. Olivia has married those two worlds, which is brands looking for influencers and influencers looking for brands into an app. Alex: (22:13) Okay, now moving on from SEO and influencer marketing, let's talk about content marketing, which is falls into both of those things that we just talked about, but very important to create content, photo content, video content, written content, user-generated content, people using your, your products for YouTube, shorts, talks, reels on your website, on your blog. Michelle: (23:17) Yeah, I think product content is also really important. I mean, like the number one page but besides the homepage is the product page for, especially for, like your CBD brand. People like should really invest into having really nice high-quality product photos, whether it be like on a white background or whatever color, brand color background you have. You could literally send, there's companies that you can send your products to and you pay them a small fee, and they will shoot the content for you and send it back to you. Alex: (24:38) And a lot of the times, all you need to is to do is showcase motion of something. And you could do that in a very, very quick and efficient way with very little space taken up with a gif. You guys could find great examples of that on curlymermaidhair.com, which is one of Kevin's companies.Keven: (25:04) I would say consider the fact that everyone right now is constantly engaging in content. Think TikTok and Instagram reels, right? If that's the most of their life outside of what they interacted on a physical basis, is something that's either entertaining them, informing them, but it's moving. Michelle: (26:17) Even even Instagram and YouTube are now pushing more short-form content like YouTube shorts and Instagram reels. They, they're like, please post more videos.Keven: (26:35) Because I know the performance marketers that are listening, so there's gonna be like, wait, I have a lot of winning ads with static images. We're talking about organic.Alex: (27:08) So, and so we're on a podcast right now. There's health and wellness podcasts, there's different podcasts where you could place CBD ads on. You could do giveaways on the podcast. And that's a really, really great way to get people to engage. And if you actually send the products out and people actually try the products out, it becomes a real thing. Alex: (27:35) Before we move on to the next one, let's talk about how it could potentially be done. Because if somebody's like, all right, podcast, how would I do it? Well, there, there's a few ways that you could do this. You could compile a list on Apple Music, on Spotify, or on any other platform.Alex: (28:35) Email marketing is a great tool. I hate hearing people that don't want to use it or neglect it. Email marketing works great for many reasons. One, if somebody opts into an email marketing list, it's because they're actually interested. They want to know, they're choosing to be part of that communication. Alex: (29:04) Second reason why email marketing works and many other industries as well is because of the data. Okay? You could upload that data to other platforms, find lookalike audiences or you know, you guys know, know the deal on how that works. So email marketing is a great tool.Michelle: (29:33) I mean in regards to email marketing, I think your, the most important part, so your email marketing actually works, is for you to have a good lead magnet. If your email marketing doesn't work, it's most likely because your lead magnet is and lead magnet meaning like the reason people are gonna sign up for your newsletter. Michelle: (29:53) So if it's for a CBD brand, you could have a popup or any type of other type of thing that's like, oh, sign up now and get 15% off. Or you can be even more creative and you can be like, sign up now and get a free sample.Kelven: (30:39) Yeah. I think the only thing I can honestly say that I've seen specifically work on email campaigns that we ran on, on with my agency was subject line and the top header of the email. And what I mean by that is a subject line that worked the best was an a subject line that began describing an experience or was something that was already like leading you into something.Keven: (31:23) Most of the time people are already reactively in a no mode when they're in emails cuz they're, they're tired of seeing emails, right? Yeah. So they're already like, no, no, I don't want it, I don't want it, I don't care. But if it's like, are you ready to experience being on an island on Friday? You know, something random like that that you're like, huh, you know what I mean? Keven: (32:31) the point is the better quality, the e looking, the emails look design-wise, the more per people take it even more seriously cuz they're like, wow, okay, this looks different.Alex: (33:15) And then when you collect that email on the website or wherever it is that you collect the email, that email should then trigger a nurture or welcome sequence, however you call it, which is a series of emails laid out over a series of days or weeks. Introducing the person to your brand and not asking for things. Keven: (33:30) A good rule, I've heard many times marketing is for every three pieces of value you bring, you could ask for something, right? Teach them, give them, introduce them, give them a peek behind the curtain, be of value and then have a type of pitch, right?Michelle: (33:46) Speaking of sequence, we can't forget about abandoned cart sequences also, which is like probably one of the most successful email marketing strategies that we have. Michelle: (34:53) Don't just have like 10,000 emails. Like great, you have 10,000 but only you're only getting a hundred opens. Like yes. Like clean it out. Like if someone hasn't opened your email in three months, there's a very high chance they're not gonna open it tomorrow. Alex: (35:08) A lot of people are like, oh, but I don't wanna my list to get smaller. I don't wanna like shrink the list. Shrink a list. Okay. For many reasons, for many reasons. For spam filters, for many other reasons.Kelven: (35:18) Shrink and segment. Shrink and segment meaning create different lists for different audiences of customers that you have. So if you know, for example, certain details about your customers, like for example, if you for whatever reason know between, I mean interests, ages or age.Alex: (36:15) Let's talk about hemp. Okay. Hemp is kind of like that route a lot of people take when they don't want to be tied to only being able to advertise the things that we just mentioned. They wanna run paid ads, what we call in digital marketing, performance marketing, Google ads, Facebook ads, Instagram ads.Alex: (36:39) A thing that people have been doing for quite some time now in CBD space is they just create an alternative of that product, but in with hemp, hemp the right product. And that's allowed on Amazon, that's allowed on Facebook, Instagram, pretty much all the platforms, right? Like topicals. Alex: (36:56) Now when we're talking about CBD here, it's good to keep in mind that there's different ways that CBD B is sold. CBD sometimes is sold as vape cartridges as flour. That's smokable. Sometimes it's tinctures. Gummies.. Okay. For the most part, what we've talked about here covers all of that. But do keep in mind that if you are doing, um, if you are doing hemp products, most of the time they're gonna be topicals. Yeah. Right? Like roll-ons and creams and things like that. You'll see a ton of them on Amazon. Michelle: (37:27) I believe Amazon, if I'm not mistaken, only accepts topicals, right?Alex: (37:40) And again, guys, just to, to be extremely clear with you, we are not the buck doesn't stop with us when it comes to CBD marketing. Okay? We've marketed for CBD brands successfully. We have our own; the three of us have our own CBD brand. Alex: (38:01) But we're open to suggestions. There's maybe new strategies that we're not using. Please let us know if there's anything we're missing out on, please let us know. We're kind of trying to share a little bit of our experience here. Doesn't mean that it's the only way to do it, but it is for sure a way that works. And if you're consistent with it, you'll be able to see some results.Alex: (41:17) What are we missing in regards to CBD, y'all? I mean, I'm sure there's a lot, but I mean we covered the main topics. Michelle: (41:22) Yeah, I think we covered it all. If you're interested in starting a CBD brand, we highly recommend it. We have all brands ourselves, and I think it's a great opportunity. Don't be scared to just because it's like a kind of a, a little risky, I guess, niche to jump into doesn't mean that it's not profitable. Keven: (41:48) And actually, I think there was one thing we missed niche. Make sure you niche yourself. Oh yeah. The problem right now is as you, as anyone might be aware, there is a lot of CBD, and we just said there's options everywhere. Niche yourself. Do not try to sell to everyone. Alex: (43:24) If you guys have any questions like we said, reach out. This is another episode of the Hustle Inspire Salsa podcast. Today we're tuning in from Miami with Michelle Chiia and Kevin Pimentel. This is Alex Quinn. We'll catch you guys on the next episode. Peace. ByePower Quotes: Michelle: (04:19) "SEO is a marathon and not a sprint."Alex: (08:26) “We gotta do the best we can with what we have.”Keven: (10:34) ”There's value in SEO because of what they said of it being a marathon because that value continues to compound. And even in the future, if nothing else was done, that value keeps building for free.”Keven: (11:17) “We're planting seeds to have a field of food for you so that when the season comes, not only do you get rich, you get fed. And if we disappear, that food is still there for you.”Alex: (33:29) “A good rule, I've heard many times in marketing, is for every three pieces of value you bring, you could ask for something. Teach them, give them, introduce them, give them a peek behind the curtain, be of value and then have a type of pitch.”Michelle: (41:32) “Don't be scared to just because it's like a kind of a, a little risky, I guess, niche to jump into doesn't mean that it's not profitable.”Alex: (41:41) “Everything else is just a matter of hard work and doing your research and being consistent in what you're doing.”Alex: (42:19) “The riches are in the niches.”Resources Mentioned: Neil Patel & Alex Quin Risk Taking in BusinessNeil Patel & Alex Quin Episode Summary Protect Yourself & Business from Being Sued Ft. Robert Freud with Alex Quin Keven's companyUADVHustle Inspires Hustle PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary: In this episode of the podcast, we have an exciting guest - Barbie, Label Manager at Mr. 305 Records. Alex Quin will be speaking to Barbie about her journey as a music industry professional and how she has helped to shape the direction of the label over time.Wisdom Nuggets: Opportunity can come at any time: Barbie shares her story of how she stumbled into the right place at the right time and managed to seize a great opportunity that landed her in the music industry. In whatever industry you are in, always be ready for the unexpected.Realize That Your Culture Is Your Essence: In the world of music, recognizing and staying true to the culture you come from is key. This does not mean that you limit yourself but rather that you use your culture as a platform to propel yourself forward.Be Self-Sufficient: Having a small team with a do-it-yourself attitude has helped Barbie and Mr 305 Records remain competitive in a world full of competition. Through hard work, dedication, and creative problem-solving, the label has been successful because of its self-sufficiency.Podcast Outline: Alex (00:37) You're listening to Hustle Inspires Hustle with Alex Quinn. Alex: (01:55) Barbie is the label manager right at MR 3 0 5 Inc. Tell us a little bit about that. What's going on with that? Barbie: (02:02) I currently started like about two years and a half now. Mm-hmm. On Mr 305 records. I started as a project manager.Barbie: (02:22) Even though I've been in the entertainment industry for over 10 years, you know, I was never in the label industry. Mm-hmm. So I was learning a lot of things, but I'm a fast learner. Barbie: (02:34) Everything went well. And then, within the six-month period, I started getting more involved in all of the products that we signed. Barbie: (03:15) When I was little, you know, I was really into music. Like, I wanted to be a singer, but obviously, I don't like that lifestyle. Okay. And I don't wanna be an artist because they have a really tough lifestyle, nonstop. Always moving, always going. Barbie: (03:58) I kind of wanted to end my career in that executive part of the music industry. Alex: (04:03) You want to go through the process, like different steps and Exactly. Ultimately end up there. Barbie: (04:06) Yeah. Okay. But the opportunity came much faster than I thought. So I'm only, you know, in my twenties, and I'm already label manager for this huge independent label.Alex: (05:13) You know, you know what's interesting because, you know, right now, it's 2022. We're in December, 2022. It's about to be 2023. And over the last, let's say 2, 3, 4 years, maybe a little bit more, we've seen a lot of collaborations between the Spanish entertainment world and the American entertainment world. Alex: (05:49) So all these collaborations go back sometime before Pit Bull was Mr. Worldwide; he was Mr 3 0 5 back.Barbie: (05:55) That's how he started. That's right. Yeah. Yeah. He considers himself an Anglo, you know, artist. He's more on the English side of things. But he did realize that at an early age in his career, the Spanish community, his essence, his culture was his essence.Alex: (06:30) The funny part is that, you know, pit Bull has always said crazy in his lyrics. Yeah. So, you know, before, people were a little bit more conservative with that stuff in music, and then you got like a pit bull dropping a song with Mark Anthony called Let Everyone Over Me.Barbie: (08:12) The way that your mindset really creates your lifestyle and your future and the way, the thing that you do and the things that you say and the thing the way that you think really affects everything around.Barbie: (08:26) So that's mainly like what gets me super excited and gets me happy and, and makes me wanna continue in this business, being able to work with people like that, you know? Alex: (08:39) Like six months ago, you invited me over, and it was really cool to see, I had been there before with, I think it was Momo, and Bik Bina is part of the label, right? Alex: (08:49) Yeah. So I've known her for some time and then that, that, that, that moment you, it kind of introduced me that you were working with Omar. And Omar is doing some incredible things now. He just had a single release with a very popular artist, young Miko.Barbie: (09:09) It's so crazy to see because when I got hired at 3 0 5, as I said, I was just a project manager and the point of me coming in was to help Omar.Barbie: (09:50) For his career. And to see it grow, it just not only motivates him, but it motivates me to know that I'm doing something right. It's part of your track record. It's part of your story.Alex: (12:03) So talk, let's talk about business, right? Hustle. Inspires Hustle is a podcast that talks about business and some aspects. We talk about the marketing side of it because that's ultimately what I do. I own a marketing agency.Alex: (12:17) It is a lot of responsibility to be a label manager, especially a label manager for such a big label. You know, you guys aren't just starting out. Yeah. You guys have a track record, and the people behind you have a big track record. How is that for you? ​​Barbie: (12:48) I feel like the most important part of this process for me has been being self-efficient. Mm-hmm. , you know, when you're in an independent label, it's not like you have a huge team.Barbie: (13:20) Yeah, exactly. And I like learning a little bit about everything. Mm-hmm. . So for me being me, I know a lot of people cannot or do not like that type of responsibility. Alex: (13:49) You're looking at everything from a positive side and being grateful for your opportunities. Barbie: (13:53) Exactly. Yeah. There's always, you know when we sit at a table, we're talking about our project, there's always somebody who has a different opinion, you know? Barbie: (15:06) And my goal right now is to build a team that is not only a team, that it's a family. Mm-hmm. And also build, build a brand like create MR 3 0 5. Not to not only be a label but to be a brand. Mm-hmm. , who is, you know, doing internship programs. Barbie: (15:22) That's one of my goals. To have internship programs. Maybe by next year, have a bigger team, and have foundations. MR 3 0 5 Foundation. I was gonna ask you about that. Yeah. I'm glad you brought it up, but what else do I wanna do?Barbie: (16:06) But I feel like in our situation, being an independent label, we really focus on helping our artists.Alex: (18:06) Did radio for eight years, you said, right? This means that you were kind of like in the middle of the transition between radio streaming, CDs streaming. So you've been able to learn kind of like both sides of the business. You're a huge asset, then to the label. Barbie: (18:24) Yeah, I was in the, well, more in the talent side of the music industry, you know mm-hmm. doing radio as an on-air personality.Alex: (19:58) What do you listen to? What do you listen to? Barbie: (19:59) Well, my favorite artists in the whole wide world since I was a kid like Manna and Santana. Barbie: (20:24) So that's one of my favorite artists and my style of music that I listen to at home. I also listen to, like they say, elevator music in English.Alex: (21:44) I like that you listen, that you listen to music outside of the genres that you're working in. Cuz that's big.Alex: (24:12) Crazy. Yeah. You're seeing artists from all over the world collab with each other. They don't understand what they're saying. Barbie: (24:35) You know, going forward, trying to, we, we really focus on developing artists. Barbie: (25:25) Publicity was something that I did for, for a little bit. I mean, throughout my whole career, I think I've done a little bit of everything. Even marketing. I have a, a marketing company called Be Digital Marketing was basically what drove me from the beginning as well.Barbie: (25:46) Social media had just started. Instagram was really hot at that time with marketing your businesses. So I used to work with different restaurants and like different test styles of businesses that wanted to grow their following.Barbie: (26:32) I've been through a lot of struggles in this industry, you know, but everything that I've learned throughout all these years have, you know, been useful for me today. Yeah. Now that I'm in this position where I need to wear many hats.Alex: (27:00) It's a journey, and it's not always gonna be easy. Maybe you make it look easy cuz you know, things look nice online or when the projects launch.Alex: (27:07) The cool thing is that, um, let's say you, let's, if we remove ourselves from music and entertainment, you are somebody that knows how to deal with the media. Alex: (29:18) I thank you. I thank you for coming here today. I thank you for taking the time to meet with me. We're in the middle of December y'all, so it's a busy month for everybody.Barbie: (29:32) No, thank you for having me. I love your podcast. I am somebody that, you know, believes in a lot of motivation and moving forward and always seeing the positive side of every situation. Alex: (29:53) And I hope this isn't the last time that you come, um, of course not. I wanna revisit what you're doing next year cuz I, I'm really proud of the work that you've done.Alex: (30:11) Guys, make sure you check out her socials. We set it at the beginning of the podcast Barbie, on air. Check her out. She's very active on social media.Alex: (30:49) That's what Hustle Inspires Hustle is about. This podcast is about showcasing people who are doing incredible things and people who are sharing their stories, sharing tips, tricks, and all the untold stories of how they got to where they are today. We honor Barbie. We'll see you guys in the next episode. If you guys wanna see more information about Barbie, about myself, and the things that we talked about, go to hustle inspires hustle.com/podcast. Power Quotes: Barbie: (27:49) - “People need to learn that marketing is such an important tool no matter what you're doing.”Alex: (13:49) - “Look at everything from a positive side and be grateful for your opportunities. “Resources Mentioned: Barbie's InstagramB DigitalHustle Inspires Hustle PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary: Welcome to this episode of the hustle inspires hustle podcast! Today we have a special treat for you: Alex interviews Stephanie Hernandez and Viviana Venero, both of whom spearhead marketing and communications at Frost School of Music. Stephanie is the Director, Marketing & Communications and Viviana is a communications specialist. In this episode, we discuss how they met, their journey so far and their take on the music industry.Wisdom Nuggets: Music has both a creative side and a business side: Most people think running a successful music career is all about creativity and great sound. But Stephanie and Viviana explain that there's also the business side of things. If you aren't as talented with singing and vocals, you can explore other avenues, such as marketing and public relations, to help you grow your career.Constantly Learn New Things: Stephanie and Viviana both agree that it's important to keep up with the trends in the music industry so that you can stay ahead of the competition. By learning new things and experimenting with the latest trends, you can create music and systems that stand out from the rest.Find Balance: Being in an industry that is as demanding as music can be a struggle. Stephanie urges individuals to find balance in order for them to reach their full potential. They suggest taking time off to relax and reset so that you can come back feeling refreshed and ready to start again.Podcast Outline: Alex: (00:39) What's up, everybody? This is Alex Quinn, and you're listening to the Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast. We're in Miami today with Stephanie and Viviana from Frost School of Music.Alex: (00:58) I appreciate both of you being here. It's, it's, you know, it's, it's an honor. Stephanie: (01:01) Yeah. It was meant to happen, right? Alex: (01:19) You guys have great chemistry, though. Like it's really, it's super cool. Alex: (01:29) How long have you both known each other? Alex: (01:32) Two years now already. Alex: (01:36) So let, let's dive right in on, like, what you guys are, what you guys are doing now. Cause that's kind of like the purpose of why we wanted to sit here and, you know, talk about what's going on. You guys are working at the Frost School of Music right now? Stephanie: (01:46) So we're at the Frost School of Music. It's a renowned music school. It's one of the best in the country. Stephanie: (02:56) Vivianna does social media, so I think she could talk about what it's like to be on both ends of putting content out there for Yeah. An established artist versus an up-and-coming.Stephanie: (04:09) I went to school cause I wanted to work in the music business even though I fell in love with music, through singing, through song lyrics.Viviana: (04:34) I feel like a singer. Okay. Yeah. Um, but actually, I'm not a musician. I, I'm not musically inclined. I don't think so. I used to sing opera when I was little, but sure, I think my love for music actually started in my upbringing in my childhood. I was born in Puerto Rico, so a lot of music, a lot of cultures, and a lot of stuff going on there.Alex: (05:53) There are so many things to do within music, right? Some people maybe aren't ready to be an artist right away. Learning the business side is the most important side part outside of the talent, right?Alex: (06:34) When I first came into, like, music marketing and I started to learn about it and still learning about it, I was like, oh my God, this is crazy. There are so many layers; there are so many levels to how people get paid and how things work out that people don't really fully understand how that fully works. Alex: (10:00) Everybody loves music. Right. But back in that time, I guess before the internet and, you know, before the resources we have now, I guess it wasn't that easy to say, okay, I'm gonna work in the, in the music industry.Alex: (11:40) Now we have a lot of, a lot more things that are going on. Like, before the podcast started, the three of us were briefly talking about chat GPT, which is like a really hot topic right now. Artificial intelligence, you, it's pretty much a chat box. You tell the chat box what you want to write for you. It could code a website for you. It could write a poem for you. It could write the opening scene to a movie for you. Viviana: (14:39) I don't remember if it was in 2019, but I thought it was really interesting to see how this person, it's, it, I don't, she doesn't exist, but they give her life. She's an AI character. And you would look her up on Instagram. She has tons of followers.Stephanie: (19:52) That's like the power of music when you're like, it just brings you, pulls you in. Like I've cried at multiple concerts. That's totally normal.Alex: (20:38) How, like what is, what is your most proud moment in music so far? You've done a lot of cool stuff. We'll go one by one, so we could kind of, like, so think about it again. You can go first. Yeah. Stephanie: (21:06) So I think this year I had various moments where I was able to do that. A lot of it was because I was in a workplace that really allowed and encouraged me to do that.Stephanie: (21:57) At the end of the day, for me, everything that I'm doing is about the next generation. Alex: (23:35) Not every kid has the privilege of support from their family, friends, and people around them. And financially either financially, and, I mean, we live in Miami, it's a beautiful city, city, but there's a lot of rough areas in Miami.Viviana: (27:13) I really wanna touch upon what you said, Stephanie. Cuz Okay. So I am used to being like on the BTS side, like I'm very shy, and I'm very introverted. So once I decided that I was going to pursue music, I didn't know who to look up to.Alex: (29:26) Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast. I'd appreciate it if you could share, leave of review, and subscribe to the show. Power Quotes: Alex: (06:16) "It is very important that you approach both aspects of it [Music], of understanding the creative side of music and why it's important. And also understanding the business side."Alex: (24:09) “Do whatever it is that you want to do, it's possible”Alex: (26:34) “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.”Stephanie: (26:58) “This year has been about giving back for me, and I've been blessed and fortunate enough to do that.”Viviana: (29:16) “You just have to go out there, and it sounds really cliche and, and literally just, just do it yourself.” Resources Mentioned: Stephanie's LinkedinViviana's InstagramHustle Inspires Hustle PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex is back in part 2 and the conclusion of his episode. Such a genuine guy and a wonderful storyteller, this episode along with part 1 does not disappoint. Alex goes into more detail about his Transcendence 100 run in Saint John. As he is telling the story I can visualize his run that day. If you listened to part 1 you need to hear part 2 and we do something a bit different at the end. Way to kick butt Alex, nothing can stop you now. Link to our Facebook page, check out everyone we have interviewed: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495

Episode Summary: In this podcast episode, Eric "Pacinos" Roa and Mauricio Londoño join Alex Quin to discuss tips on growing a personal brand. The conversation covers a range of topics including the importance of bringing enough value to the table, the role of social media in personal branding, and how to stand out from the competition. They also share their own personal experiences and advice on growing a personal brand.Eric Roa is a celebrity barber, entrepreneur, and the founder of Pacinos; a line of men's grooming products. He is also a popular social media influencer with over 700k followers on Instagram.Mauricio Londoño is a Latin content creator and podcaster, whose name you might recognize from his work on the podcast Checking con Mauro! Mauricio interviews entrepreneurs, digital nomads, and other interesting people from around the world.Wisdom Nuggets: 1. If You Don't Ask, You Might Miss OpportunitiesAsking questions is essential if you want to learn and grow. It can also help you identify opportunities that you might have otherwise missed. And it can also open doors to new and exciting experiences.2. Bring Value To The TableIf you want people to take notice of you and your brand, you need to make sure that you're bringing enough value to the table. This means offering something unique and valuable that others can't or don't offer.3. Be A Big ObserverOne of the best ways to learn and grow is to be a big observer. This means paying attention to what's happening around you and taking note of what works and what doesn't.4. It's All About RelationshipsBuilding strong relationships is key to growing a personal brand. These relationships can be with customers, clients, colleagues, or anyone else that you interact with.5. Feeling Down? Do Something FunWhen you're feeling down, it can be tough to get motivated to work on your brand. But one of the best ways to get out of a funk is to do something that you enjoy. This can be anything from reading a book to going for a walk.Podcast Outline: Alex : (00:41) What's up everybody? This is Alex Quinn and you're listening to the Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast. On today's episode, we have two very special guests, Eric, better known as Pacinos, and Mauricio Londono.Mauricio: (00:55) Thank you very much for the invitation, bro. Alex : (00:57) No, man, Thanks for being here. I've, I've been wanting to do this with you and with you for quite some time and I'm glad we're, the three of us are here Alex : (01:22) And that's when you introduce me to, to Eric and dude, I love what you have going on, man. Appreciate you have a serious track record. Just to give everybody a little bit of background, Eric is an entrepreneur, and Mauricio is a content creator.Alex : (01:35) He's in the entertainment space, he's worked in radio. He's extremely known because of his podcast. And I seriously look up to the content he creates. So it's honestly an honor to have him here. We're used to all used to speaking in Spanish because of our Spanish audience.Alex : (01:56) This is one of your creations, man. Wonder if we talk about this a little bit? Eric: (01:58) Absolutely. So this is basically just years of being a barber and understanding all the different hair types and hair textures. And then me basically just branching off from the barber shop and saying, You know what? I wanna come out with my own line of hair products.Alex : (02:46)I like that. So there's a lot of you that are watching, but there's a lot of you that are listening. If you're listening and don't know what we're talking about, We're sitting in front of some men's grooming products by the name of Pacinos.Alex : (03:37) Hey, so talk to me about your, your days before this.Eric: (03:49) So basically I started off as a barber, Well, let me take you a little bit farther back. Okay. Again, I know I look like I'm 21, but I'm not 21. I'm actually 22 nowEric: (04:07) That's awesome. Columbian power. If anybody has any Latin parents, you know, parents hate to pay the electric bill. Right. So like living in sunny south Florida, it was like hot and I'd be in the bathroom cutting my hair like for three hoursEric: (05:17) Was a little, I had just got out of the Navy. I was 22 years old. Okay. 22 years old. And, uh, looking for a job like bro, to be honest, it was like I got out and I couldn't find a job. Like I was looking in the newspaper and finally said like, shampoo assistant.Eric: (05:29) And I was like, Excuse me, hairstyle assistant. So I thought I was gonna go in there and cut some hair. He was like, Nah, nah, you're gonna be in here washing all these heads. And I was like, Oh my God. So I was there trying to be like the best shampoo boy you could ever like meet because I was only getting paid $5 an hour.Eric: (06:01) Yeah bro. I was like, man, this guy's really making some really good money, you know, doing haircuts. Right. And that's when I said, You know what? Like I need to just one day open up my own shop and, pretty much, you know, have the same model.Eric: (06:35)And I discovered the pomade they were using loud on the West coast. And, um, a lot of it was more wax not so water-soluble. Now, you know, there are a lot more pomades that are water. So water is soluble. And that's when I said, All right, I'm gonna get with a chemist and start formulating my own products. Alex : (07:00)There. Yeah. Cuz it's part of the process too, like Absolutely. Did you get a chance to open your barbershop or you worked outta a barbershop and learned then maybe did cuts like on, on a one-on-one basis, private cuts? Or how did that work? Eric: (07:11) So, so good question. So basically I started off as a, actually, I started out a salon first cutting hair. And then from there, I went to another salon. And then while I was in that salon, I literally just started going to the nightclubs and I would shake the hands of all the owners and ask 'em, Hey, listen, I wanna cut you here for free.Alex : (08:55) So yeah. Essentially what I'm hatching from that is that you bring value to the table. So like you, you know, you need something and you know who you need to reach out to. Yes. But you reach out to them and you already bring value to the table. Eric: (09:10) Yes. One hand watches the other. And it's all about just understanding. It's like anything in business, you have to understand first about, you know, what's your niche? You know mm-hmm. like, what, what is it that you're good at?Eric: (09:31) And those are the people that don't mind spending a little bit of money. Yeah. You know, so for me, it's almost like, all right, do I go for that or do I go for the guys that like, you know, with all due respect, maybe they're, you know, they have a different interest and they don't really care about their hairstyle.Alex : (09:58) Right. And you know, it's interesting that, that you, when you were working at the salon, you did it with Pride and you wanted to learn because you know, in salons there you're more used to seeing these types of products, especially back in that day. Right? Alex : (11:06) So you, you, started off in Columbia, How far back Mao Mauricio: (11:10) In 1993? I started as a, I was born in 1993. Yeah. Mauricio: (11:18) I started as an assistant, you know, for, the DJ. And they, they only, you know, let me in, in, in the studio. And, and that's it. They, don't allow me, to talk on air or, you know, just answer the phone. And people requested songs.. Alex : (12:14) It was very different back then. There's no computer where you go, All right, let me put this song or mix it in. You actually have to put the vinyl on.Mauricio: (13:07) But, you know, I, I was, I'm surprised that I was making content without knowledge, you know? Yeah. Right. Zero-knowledge. And, and I'm impressed about that because nobody, you know, I, I, I was burning a little town, you know, with no radio stations, no opportunities.Mauricio: (13:57) My passion for the music, you know, takes me to the radio to, to start listening to the radio. Right. And then, uh, I, I, I used to listen like 10 hours per day. I was obsessed.Mauricio: (14:24) I used to listen to, you know, the late night shows until 4:00 AM you know, imagining things, because radio is the theater of the sound. Right. And yeah, One day I used to, I was thinking, why don't I Look for a job in the radio? Okay. Yeah.Alex : (15:53) Somebody with hunger. Yeah. And that's probably one of the best people you could bring to your team. Honestly. It is. Alex : (16:22) So, bro, how did that evolve into what you do now? Why don't you talk to us a little bit about what you do now, your podcast?Mauricio: (16:38) Yeah. Yeah. I love to have deep conversations with, you know, interesting people. Mm-hmm. , I, I'm not pursuing only artists. You know, I, I, most of the time I'm, I'm interviewing artists because, you know, I, I'm in the, into the music industry. But my goal is to talk with, you know, actors, you know, entrepreneurs, you know, like you.Alex : (19:35) You guys wanna know something interesting, right? Because my main thing, I'm a digital marketer. Okay. So, companies pay me to run their ads and make them money, whether it's products or services. Yeah. So naturally, I post a lot of content online about digital marketing, or I consume a lot of content online about digital marketing. Alex : (19:50) And check this out, the hashtag digital marketing in English. Right. On Instagram. And, and YouTube. And TikTok specifically has fewer posts and reach than hashtag marketing, In Spanish. In Spanish. So there is an explosion of Latin content, specifically in the marketing world. Alex : (20:43) Let's talk a little bit about how you guys came together on that, on, on that podcast and how you, how you're essentially a supporter and sponsor of, of, of Mau a show. Yeah, absolutely. So, checking with Maido, Eric: (20:52) So I was in Las Vegas, I was actually out there for the Latin Grams week. Mm-hmm. . And, uh, we were also, the same thing, doing an activation, cuz I'm always big on just marketing.Eric: (21:38) And I'm the type of person, I always like to invest into people. I'd rather invest into people first before I invest into anything else. Because for me it's almost like, alright, again, I rather go to war with people.Alex : (23:13) You guys are very connected. You get, you're in every event ever. Like everEric: (23:22) Listen, at the end of the day, for me, it's always been that way with me. It's like, you know, like ma like what he was just talking about the radio station.Eric: (23:32) If you just crack the door open a little bit for me, I'm gonna find the way to get Eric: (23:36) I'm, I'ma find the way to get in there. And again, it's like, you know, I just feel like with anything like, you know, I've worked with different artists and stuff like that, like, you know, top tier artists, like people like Puff Daddy, Jay-Z, Nas, and that's one thing, you know, I'm a big observer. Alex : (24:27) When I was younger, I was trying to figure out ways to get in. How do I communicate, how do I bring something to the table?Eric: (26:08) So yeah, before I got into the products and stuff like that, as a barber, ironically enough, like just networking, you know, I met this gentleman by the name of Curtis Smith.Eric: (28:13) We did a whole tour with me, him, and Snoop, where we literally did 30 cities in Europe and I would just like his barber. Eric: (31:10) Yeah. I was like, yo, this just got real. Like, I'm not going out to like, yo, I gotta figure this out. So I started going to production. I was like I started to get on my Puff Daddy. I was like, yo, where are the outlets? I was like, I need an extension card. Eric: (34:08) Artists would just come to his house and I'd be there like, Hey, can you cut up this guy? You know, can you cut up this guy? And it's like, all right.Alex : (34:29) What was the catalyst? Right? So you're, you're, you're, you're hanging out with all these guys, you're doing business with all these guys. Alex : (36:33) What was the first product of Pacinos?Eric: (36:34) My Pomade Yeah. And then the matte. Yeah. The pomade was, again one of the biggest reasons because it used to work on me, and then all of a sudden when I found out there was a matte paste that would still give you a hold but wouldn't give you like that shiny look.Alex : (37:32)Did you start selling first before you were a rockstar? Eric: (37:39) Well here's the thing. It's like for me it's like I've always just felt like if I push, if I pushed this brand enough, somebody's gonna take notice. Eric: (38:33) And so doing that, I caught the attention of a gentleman that basically sells to Target.Eric: (40:22) Yeah. And I told him, I said, Well, everybody keeps telling me like 75% of the shoppers that target is women, so how are we gonna win that space? And he was like, What you're doing, there's a need for it. It'll happen. Yeah. And sure enough, he had just got that position to be able to pitch like that.Alex : (41:53) So the question for you, for somebody at home that's watching this, and this is heavily inspired by, by your story, Eric, what are a few things, maybe a handful of things that you recommend to somebody who's looking to start a consumer package brand that wants to get out there? What are the, like the pillars that they should have like locked in before they even consider maybe doing an approach to one of these big retailers? Eric: (42:16) That's a good question. I'd say the first thing is to understand, really understand what you're trying to sell. Mm-hmm. , that's just number one. Alex : (45:43) Yeah. So what I'm catching from everything you're saying is to have a quality product, understand who you're selling to, and why they're buying. Yep. Create great content. Absolutely. Understand that social media is important, right? Yep. What else am I missing? Ads. Ads, Right? Understand marketing, Alex : (47:33) I love how you guys support each other. I fuck with that. Eric: (50:18) I'm just a firm believer of like, you take care of those people who take care of you.Alex : (53:47) Question, how long has this been, how has this brand been alive? Eric: (53:51) I'd say since 2012. Mm-hmm. It's been, uh, 10 years now since we started it. But I'd say our biggest break was probably like in 2016 when we got on target.com.Alex : (54:28)Now to finalize, you're in all these great locations. Do you have anything on your wishlist of anything, anywhere you would like your products to ultimately be? Eric: (54:39) I'd say probably just, I wanna tap into Asia. Well, we actually got into Asia. We were in Aloft stores and there's another store called like in Japan. Alex : (55:08)I love learning from guys like you. Like, you know, it's, that's why I do this podcast, you know, people are learning with me so whoever's listening right now watching, they're learning from what you're talking about. Alex : (58:31) First of all, make sure if you speak Spanish and you like entertainment, you like content, you like anything related to the entertainment industry, check our Mauricio.Alex : (59:30) All right y'all, this is hustle inspires hustle. We're in Miami today, honoring Pacinos and honoring these two great guys!Power Quotes: Alex : (16:17) “Hard work beats talent. When talent doesn't work hard.”Eric: (23:32) “If you just crack the door open a little bit for me, I'm gonna find the way to get.”Alex : (24:52) “People will remember you because of your word, because of your work ethic, because of your empathy.”Eric: (49:03) “I don't think anything in this life means anything. If you're not able to give back to those who like really were there for.”Resources Mentioned: Pacinos websiteEric's InstagramMauro's PodcastHustle Inspires Hustle websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before we start just a heads up to our listeners. This episode discusses depression, suicidal ideation, as well as talk of smoking weed and drinking. If you or someone you know is struggling you are not alone and there is help in the links below. Alex Quinn is tonight's special guest and what a story he has. Going from out of shape without much going on, now Alex is doing many crazy events just to keep active and moving. Anxiety attacks were severe enough to stop him in his tracks but somehow Alex found a way. It took time and a great deal of determination and a loving family to help Alex out of his very dark hole but now he flourishes in doing extreme activities. You will want to hear Alex tell the entire story and you won't want to miss part 2 next week. 24-hour crises services hotline # 1-833-456-4566Or visit them at their website: https://suicideprevention.ca/im-having-thoughts-of-suicide/Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/Get help with substance use: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-problematic-substance-use.htmlOur Facebook page link so you can check out our other interviews: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495If you would like to be on our podcast or know someone who should be on please contact me or Diane at our Emails.Diane Trites: dianetrites@gmail.comJohn Leygraaf: jleygraaf@gmail.com

Growing Your Audience As An Independent Artist Ft. (Andrew Southworth) With (Alex Quin)Episode Summary: As independent artists, it's important to learn how to grow your audience in order to build a sustainable career. In this episode of The Hustle Inspires Hustle Podcast, host Alex Quin interviews artist Andrew Southworth on how to create and execute a plan to expand your reach as an independent artist. They discuss the importance of using platforms such as Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram to spread your reach and strategies for using NFTs to engage with your audience. If you're an artist, you wouldn't want to miss this!Wisdom Nuggets: 1. Branch Out Around Things That Are Already WorkingIf you are growing your music career and want to find new ways to connect with your fans, look for things that are already working and try to branch out from there. For example, if you have a strong social media following on one platform, try using other platforms to reach even more people. Try to avoid going through uncharted territory and instead focus on areas that will help you multiply your efforts.2. Be ConsistentOne of the best pieces of advice for growing your audience is to be consistent with your content. When you are consistently putting out high-quality content, people will start to take notice and become more interested in following you3. Embrace Latest Tech InnovationsNFTS, Virtual reality, and other new technologies offer great opportunities for artists to engage with their fans in new and exciting ways. By embracing these latest tech innovations, you can reach a wider audience and create more engaging content.Podcast Outline: Alex: (00:40) What's up y'all? I'm Alex Quinn. And we're back with another episode of the Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast. On today's episode, we have Andrew Southworth. What's up, Andrew? Andrew : (00:51) Hey, how's it going, man? Alex: (01:30) So you love all this stuff. You love music, you, you love marketing. Let's talk a little bit about what you do in your passions, man. Andrew : (01:36) Yeah, so a lot of people know me from my YouTube channel, which is just my name Andrew Southworth, where I share essentially how I'm marketing my music and how I'm navigating the music industry as a music artist. Andrew : (01:50) I got like 12,000 followers on Spotify and like 30,000 monthly listeners. I've, I've sold like hundreds of CDs, you know, so I'm like an active artist and nice on my YouTube channel.Alex: (02:20) It's actually pretty dope, pretty rad that you're doing both. A lot of people don't take the time to understand, and you know, when people think about music, it's like, Oh, I hear a song, I see a music video done.Alex: (03:03) People know you, not only for music, but also for marketing, so that you respect the fact that you're able to back that up.Andrew : (03:48) What I actually do as a musician is post on social media every day, learn how to edit videos, learn blender to make graphic arts, learn how to use Facebook ads, learn how to use YouTube ads. You know, and that's kind of the reality that modern musicians have to deal with.Alex: (04:19) How did this all start for you? Like, what did you always know you wanted to be an artist? Andrew : (04:22) Yeah, I mean, at least since I was like 12 years old when I started learning how to play guitar, that was, that's kind of when the addiction started. Alex: (06:32) Right. So who are, like, who are, who inspired you to, like, who are those people that inspired you to become a musician? Like what, what genre was it?Andrew : (06:40) Well, originally, most of my music history was in like metal and specifically like progressive metal.Alex: (07:58) Well, these days, everybody makes you see things online, they may look simple to do, but the whole back mechanism of how to do everything is pretty sophisticated. But you know, once you've built enough businesses, once you've had enough experience working on different types of projects, it's much easier to be able to create systems.Alex: (08:54) When you grow businesses, it's good to to to grow in areas that, you know, are that directly or indirectly help your existing business. You know, some people go completely left field and start something else, which is totally fine, but I like to build legs around things I know already working to continue to create solutions for the people working with me or working for me. Andrew : (09:13) Yeah. That's kind of what I've been trying to do. Like originally when I was doing the music marketing stuff eventually, but, well I already had a YouTube channel at that point. Like I, I was teaching screening lessons for years and I switched to music production tutorialsAlex: (12:36) There's this book, I don't know if you've read it, but I recently bought it on Amazon, I think I've mentioned it in a few episodes. It's called Music Marketing by, I think, Mike King; he's pretty badass, man. There's a lot of great stuff in there. Alex: (14:07) How can an artist, how, how can a music artist market their song or album today, specifically from your experience online, Facebook ads, Instagram ads, YouTube ads, what's currently working for artists? Andrew : (14:19) Yeah, a lot of that will depend on what their current situation is and what their budget is. But, like, just as a general answer, what I've seen worked best and what works best for me and what I've seen work best for others is, well, it's kind of goal-dependent.Andrew : (14:33) If you want to grow your streams on Spotify, Apple Music, et cetera, then use Facebook conversion ads where you send people to a landing page.Alex: (19:47) Hey, I just wanted to jump in real quick to tell you about how to train yourself in organization, balancing your priorities, developing successful habits, and, most importantly, having a better mindset. I'm giving free access to resources and materials on business management and self-development. Go to hustle inspires hustle.com/app to get access. Alex: (21:12) So let me ask you something. Let's say I'm an artist right now; I could only advertise on one social media platform. Where would you send me, where would you direct me if it was you? Like if it was your project that you're leading? Andrew : (21:23) It would be Facebook ads.Andrew : (21:49) When you're trying to send people to another platform, I found Google ads and YouTube ads aren't nearly as good as Facebook ads.Alex: (25:25) I believe the success of any NFT campaign is the culture and the follow-up. A lot of these artists are just, you know, doing cash grabs, and these NFTs should have utility, right? Andrew : (26:50) That's a really good point. And that's something I've thought of too, where, where the, NFT like the technology's really cool, you know, you can, you can do a lot of stuff with it. Alex: (28:43) And I just, you know, see a day, one day maybe potentially you go into your Oculus, right? And you walk, you're walking down this metaverse where everybody has land or whatever, they're out building, right? And you can just, you just choose to, to buy skin to see how, how it is that you're gonna look maybe during di same walk that you're having and people are seeing you wear a certain outfit in the ambiance. Alex: (30:21) The entertainment industry has grown in so many directions. There was a small pause during all that time, but now you're seeing concerts, tickets, cost, triple, quadruple, five times what they cost before for the same exact thing. Which is a lot allowing for a lot more development. Alex: (31:57) I just recently interviewed Russ, and he was talking all about that. It was a really dope interview just to see, you know, how far he's grown being an independent artist and following that business modelAndrew : (34:05) Before the times of digital advertising, it's like if you wanted to get the word out about your independent music product, like what are you gonna do? Buy a television ad or radio ad, it's gonna cost you like five grand, 10 grand, like higher, higher a publicist or whatever. Andrew : (34:21) As an independent artist, even with 300 bucks a month, like you can actually grow your audience, you know, which is kind, it's a great time to be an artist. Andrew : (34:49) You can, a lot of people I know, and even for a lot of my music when I was starting off with this, I would plan for like a, I would be dropping a song every month or two, and I'd give your song like a $300 budget.Alex: (35:50) If you could use Facebook and Instagram to focus on one streaming platform, would that be Spotify?Andrew : (36:06) Yeah, definitely. Cuz Spotify has the best, well, one has the biggest user base by like a long shot, but two, it has the most discoverability tools built into it. Alex: (37:10) Are you using YouTube shorts for any of your existing campaigns or existing marketing efforts for music artists? Alex: (38:53) Andrew. Listen, we've come to the end of our episode, but I would love to have you back soon. This has been one of my favorite conversations. I, I love your experience, I love everything that you're working on, man. Alex: (39:09) Thank you guys so much for supporting the podcast. We're going on year three. We have a ton of you guys listening in over a hundred countries right now. Very excited about that. Thank you so much guys, for supporting us. Power Quotes: Alex: (09:06) I like to build legs around things I know already working to continue to create solutions for the people working with me or working for me. Alex: (25:25) I believe the success of any NFT campaign is the culture and the follow-up. A lot of these artists are just, you know, doing cash grabs, and these NFTs should have utility,Andrew: (34:05) Before the times of digital advertising, it's like if you wanted to get the word out about your independent music product….. It could cost up to 10 Grand. As an independent artist today, even with 300 bucks a month, you can actually grow your audience.Resources Mentioned: Music Marketing bookHustle Inspires Hustle InstagramHustle Inspires Hustle websiteAndrew Southworth YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

HOW TO BUILD A THRIVING BUSINESS FT. (MICHELLE SEILER TUCKER) WITH (ALEX QUIN)Episode Summary: In this podcast episode, Host, Alex Quin, sits down with Michelle Seiler Tucker to discuss how to build a strong and successful business. Michelle is a bestselling author and a leading authority on buying, selling, fixing, and growing businesses. She and Alex discuss common mistakes that businesses make, how to find your superpower, and the importance of always learning and adapting. They also talk about the importance of having the right people in your corner and how to make sure you're never too comfortable with where your business is at. This episode is packed with useful information for any business owner or entrepreneur.Wisdom Nuggets: 1. Don't Have One Income Stream As A BusinessThe biggest mistake that people make is not having multiple income streams as a business. If you only have one source of income, and that dries up, then your whole business is at risk. The best way to protect yourself is to have multiple income streams so that if one dries up, you've got others to fall back on.For example, during the pandemic, many restaurants had to shut down because people were not going out to eat. However, some restaurants with other income streams, such as delivery or take-out, could stay afloat.2. Without People, A Business Won't Stay AfloatA business is only as good as its people. If you don't have good people working for you, then your business will eventually fail. It's important to invest in your employees and make sure that they are happy and motivated.3. Find Your Superpower And Focus On ItEveryone has a superpower, something that they're really good at. Find your superpower and focus on it. Don't try to be everything to everyone; just focus on what you do best.4. Document Everything And Have A System In PlaceIf you want your business to run like a well-oiled machine, then you need to have a system in place for everything. Document everything so that anyone can do it, and have a system for every task, no matter how small.Podcast Outline: Alex: (00:40) What's up, everyone? This is Alex Quinn, and you're listening to the Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast. On this week's episode, we have Michelle Seiler Tucker, finally back on here after so many tries.Alex: (01:11) You're an extremely busy woman, so I appreciate your time. I love what you have going on with your business. I love your book.Michelle: (01:30) I've been in this industry for about 22 years, and before I did M and A, I specialized in franchise sales, franchise consulting, and franchise development.Alex: (04:04) So you've, you've pretty much compiled your 22 years of experience so far and put it into this book to help people currently running a businessMichelle: (04:22) That right? Yeah. Right. Yes. But here's the deal. You always wanna prepare your business to sell.Alex: (06:43) So your specialty is to team up with business owners, scaling their business, preparing them for a potential exit, and pretty much handholding them through that whole process. Alex: (06:53) Does your book, do you usually give your clients and or partners, however, you may refer to them, your book and, and your systems to read and, and go through before you guys even begin any type of work? Michelle: (07:04) You know, that's a good question. So we have a couple of different methods. You know, we sell businesses that are ready to sell. We have a Road to Exit rich program, in which we do require them to read the book first. Mm-hmm. Michelle: (07:34) It's my job to tell your baby's not as pretty as you think it is. And it's nowhere we're close to what you think you want to get out of it.Michelle: (08:34) And buyers don't give a “you know what” about what you need. Yeah. No, buyers only care about what the value means to them.Alex: (08:44) Exactly. And what they need Michelle: (10:16) If you build your business with the proper infrastructure, what we call the six Ps, and the first P in the six Ps is people. Mm-hmm. Okay. You don't build a company, you build people, and people build the company.Michelle: (10:32) It's asking the who question, who opens the door? When is marketing, who handles quality control, manufacturing, distribution, legal, and accounting? And the list goes on and on.Alex: (11:28) Also, like I get to see a lot of businesses, given that I work in a digital marketing agency, I operate budgets for all types of businesses. And you'd be surprised how many people don't have sales systems, processes, or customer journeys.Michelle: (13:02) And the number one reason why 70% of businesses are going out of business is lack of aim. The aim is always to innovate, and market business owners become complacent.Michelle: (14:32) Amazon did this in the eighties, and I said, we're in a book fulfillment business. And then they said, Hmm, what are our superpowers? What's our secret sauce? What do we do better than everybody else? And Amazon said We do fulfillment better than everybody else. That's our superpower. Right? Michelle: (15:03) And that really catapulted Amazon to the very next level. And most business owners don't do that.Michelle: (15:21) And the other most important thing is you have to have congruent revenue streams. You can't just have one way you get paid. That's why the restaurant hospitality industry was affected so much during this pandemic. Because how do restaurants get paid? People come in and eat or take food to go, Right?Alex: (16:44) Definitely don't wanna put all your eggs in one basket. Sp for me, on the agency side, during the pandemic, it was crazy because many of our clients were restaurants and clubs. So you can imagine how that was; it was just an instant, like turning off the switch.Alex: (20:07) The only fact is that you gotta wake up every day, have a positive attitude, work hard, don't screw people over, and just keep, keep your business moving, keep helping your clients out. Keep providing a good product or service that solves problems or, you know, creates solutions for people. Michelle: (21:01) I don't like firing. I never, I don't really fire clients, you know, especially if they'll start listening. , the biggest reason for me to ever fire a client is cause you don't listen. Alex: (21:30) It's good to be able to regroup cuz then when you find yourself backed up against the wall, like with your business or in a specific industry, it allows you to really maybe rethink your product service, your offer.Michelle: (23:39) Amazon needs to keep its brand promise it's a two-day prime. Yeah. Yeah. And that's another thing is brand promise and brand integrity. Michelle: (24:50) Subscription model is good, but you know what, how many clients do you really have paying you versus how much insurance are you doing? We have chiropractic clinics, so I can answer this really well. Michelle: (25:36) Also, marketing companies, you know, we have a marketing company's got 2000 clients on a subscription model.Alex: (25:43) That's a completely different model than my agency model. Yeah. I, I started off, like, when I first started the agency, I started off saying like, yes to everybody and just having a ton of clients, and then I slowly started phasing out towards only finding the right, like, a perfect client for me.Alex: (26:03) But there's no right or wrong answer there. Right.Alex: (26:47) So what do you think about, like, what do you say to the people that are just like in love married to their business? This is my life. There's no way I could survive without this. There's no way I could sell it. Like, what is your usual objection handle for that? Michelle: (27:11) Right, though. I mean, I do; I say get a life because it's, you know, business owners will come to me all the time and say, it's my baby's my baby, and they got three small babies at home. I'm like, no, you babies are at home. Go home, hug them, kiss them, love them.Michelle: (29:52) If you're not good at recruiting, if you're not good at training, management, leadership, then you need to get somebody that is human resource manager, CIO. You need to get somebody that has those skills that you don't possess. And let's face it, a lot of business owners are not always the best leaders. Alex: (34:20) Hey, you're a total rock star, Michelle; thank you so much for sharing with us. Everyone listening; if you didn't get a chance to catch that, head over to hustle inspires hustle.com/podcast and find the episode, Michelle. Everything will be linked on the show notes. Alex: (35:09) Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast. I'd appreciate it if you could share, leave, review, and subscribe to the show.Power Quotes: “Buyers don't give a “you know what” about what you need. Yeah. No, buyers only care about what the value means to them.” - Michelle Seiler Tucker “If you're not good at recruiting, or if you're not good at training…..You need to get somebody that has those skills that you don't possess.” - Michelle Seiler TuckerResources Mentioned: Seiler Tucker WebsiteExit The Rich BookHustle inspires hustle websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode #47 The Purpose of Mentorship & Coaching with Alex Quinn, from Sydney Australia, Guest and Kim Evans, Host.Podcast Topic: What are the Benefits to Mentoring & Coaching? How can a Mentor/Coach help you to see your blinds and help you speed up the success that you want.About Alex Quinn: It takes courage to change careers, change countries and make a decision to live her dream path. Listen in on howPGI Consultant; (PGI is the Bob Proctor Gallagher Institute), CEO and Owner of Dream Warriors Coaching. She is building her dream Mentoring/Coaching Practice and trading time for money and now is living her fulfilled life as a successful and well positioned coach. Follow Alex Quinn in her FB Group: Successful Entrepreneur Mindset For Dream Warriors.https://www.facebook.com/groups/successfulentrepreneurmindsetAlex offers free Workshops & Challenges in her group. Get her free EBook Discovering Your Hidden Abundance Blocks." https://8abundanceblocks.dreamwarriorscoaching.com_________________________About Business Coach & Host, Kim Evans, MAOwner of 2GORJIS Wellness Spa of 26 years.https://www.kimmevans.com/aboutBook a free Discovery Strategy Coaching Call with Kim: https://calendly.com/kmecoaching/discovery?month=2022-05Every woman needs their own Business, Sparkle & Beauty Glam. Follow weekly Kim Gems hacks for Unstoppable Business Entrepreneurs who desire to live a fit, fab and free life. Kim Gems Videos:www.kimgems.comSubscribe to You Tube Channel: Kim M. Evanshttps://youtube.com/channel/UC7Ka_m-0TjqLaVDACHwXJaAPodcast Show: KME Coachingwww.kimmevans.com/podcast@Itunes: bit.ly/KMEPodcast@Instagram: 2Gorjis Wellnesshttp://Instagram.com/KMECoachinghttp://Instagram.com/Nutritionover40 http://nstagram.com/2GorjiswellnessWebsite: Kim M. Evanswww.KimMevans.com 2GORJIS Wellness Spa:www.2Gorjisbeauty.comStay Connected:Text 2GORJISbiz to >>21000Shop 2GORJIS Spa Boutique Online:www.kimMevans.com/shopThank you for watching our Podcast Show Inspired, Conversations with Kim.Kim Evans, MA, LE, CMT

In this episode Jacob joins Alex Quinn in his STL office to catch up on a wide variety of topics (listen to our first interview in 2020 here). Their conversation primarily revolves around Alex's company, Disruptel. Alex started Disruptel in High School and in 4 short years has raised over $2M, developed revolutionary contextual AI software, and partnered with TCL to bring their products to market. In this episode we discuss Disruptel, not going to college, NFT's, and other topics. Check Out Disruptel: https://www.disruptel.com Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/thealexquinn/ Follow Jacob: https://www.instagram.com/thejacoboc/ Venture Mentality: https://venturementality.com

Alex Quinn founded Disruptel while still in high school and the team just landed a big deal with the world's fourth-largest television maker. He says TCL was won over by the opportunity to implement the first voice assistant with eyes. Disruptel's Deep Frame product knows what is on the screen and can identify it in real time. It has an AI-vision system and an extensive facial recognition database along with a knowledge graph that gathers text-based data. A natural language voice assistant enables any number of questions about the content on screen and can be coupled with targeted advertising and voice commerce referrals. It's an interesting application that extends the boundaries of voice assistant expectations. 

Disruptel really is building the future of voice assistants. Imagine being able to ask your TV things like "How tall is the guy on the left?" and get an answer. Or ask "What's that jacket James Bond is wearing?" and be able to buy the exact same jacket right there and then from your sofa.Well, that's what Disruptel is building. Voice assistants that can see, sell and much more.Advised by the legendary creator of Apple Siri and Samsung Bixby, Adam Cheyer, the potential of Disruptel is, well, disruptive... And huge.We're joined by CEO Alex Quinn to hear about the vision for Disruptel, the use cases it enables and the future of voice assistants that can see.Learn more at https://disruptel.comPresented by Deepgram and Symbl.aiDeepgram is a Speech Company whose goal is to have every voice heard and understood. We have revolutionized speech-to-text (STT) with an End-to-End Deep Learning platform. This AI architectural advantage means you don't have to compromise on speed, accuracy, scalability, or cost to build the next big idea in voice. Our easy-to-use SDKs and APIs allow developers to quickly test and embed our STT solution into their voice products. For more information, visit: https://deepgram.com/vuxworldSee how easy it is to add simple but powerful call coaching and call tracking functionality to your customer experience solutions with Symbl.ai's customizable Conversation Intelligence APIs. From calls to videos to text conversations — apply best in class contextual AI in no time by getting started for free at https://symbl.ai See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our friends at the Human Performance Centre in Grand Bay Westfield have been getting people running, walking, spinning and cycling to support Harbour Lights. Host Julia Wright checks in with Gina Spear Burrow and then we hear from Alex Quinn. He's taking part in the virtual spin-a-thon this year.

Always a great time hanging out with Alex & Randy. In this podcast we discuss each of their journeys in fitness. Topics ranging from CrossFit, to powerlifting and Olympic lifting. Both of these guys have a great sense of humor and we spent a lot of time laughing. #GOTTEM https://www.instagram.com/alexdquinn/ https://www.instagram.com/rand0h1/

If you are running a business and don´t have solid contracts put in place, a good tax strategy, or a good CPA, then you can lose 100´s thousands /or even millions) with client work going bad or problems with your employees. In today´s episode, I´m going to talk with my friend Alex Quinn that´s going to share with us how he has been doing this for himself to this day. This episode is great for whatever business are you running at the moment (freelancing, agency, etc), this was even a wake-up call for me since I didn´t have a lot of these things in place for me! In this episode: - Alex talks about the main areas that people should look at to keep you safe - The importance of hiring a good CPA, and why thinking about it in long term is so critical for your business - What to do if you are producing content such as video, photos, and designs - Why trademarks are so important and how they can save you millions And much more... Connect with Alex Quin: - Website: https://www.alexquin.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexquin/ - Podcast: https://www.hustleinspireshustle.com/podcast

This weeks podcast features The Deep Blue; Georgia Gage, Niamh Feeney, Katie Emanuel and Sophie Wozencraft. Thier song are of the alternative indie folk persuasion, rich in three part vocal harmony and washed in the shades of their name. The Deep Blue spent lockdown writing and recording their debut EP with producer Alex Quinn. Their debut track ‘Jealous Sea', a shimmering, summery-sounding feel-good indie tune, was released on Snide Records in May. The EP tracks, all set for release in 2021, emulate the mind games playing out inside our own heads. Perhaps they are in yours too. Come swim with us - we could all do with an escape into The Deep Blue. Produced by Rec Rooms, The Kicking Back Podcast is an audio and video podcast hosted by video producer and musician Brad Ingham and co hosted by guitarist and musician Matthew Campbell. It discusses Arts, Music and many other topics with a different Artist/ Creative in each episode.

Mare of Easttown reaction (2:58-18:01). Friends reunion recap (24:10-33:14). Game 9 of Beat Ria & Fran with Alex & Quinn (35:16-1:13:47). Interview with Luann de Lesseps – talking all the drama on RHONY, her new boyfriend, Housewives All-Stars + more! (1:17:18-1:43:39). CITO merch > http://bit.ly/citomerch. Follow us on Instagram @chicksintheoffice and on Twitter @chicksintheoff + subscribe to our Snapchat show > http://bit.ly/thegroupchat & our YouTube > http://bit.ly/CITOYOUTUBE.

Welcome to Season 2! In this season we will be exploring Exercise! In the opening episode of the season invited runner, physiotherapist and running coach Alex Quinn to speak about getting ready for running. Alex gives tips on how you can not just get faster, but also on how to help you stay injury free in the process. If you're new to running, keen on getting started, wondering why you're not getting faster or picking up injuries every other week, then this is the episode for you!

Pat & Matt are joined by Ryan Koberstein (Foolish Club's video guru) and Alex Quinn for the first corona virus episode. What we've been watching while we're on quarantine, NFL free agency, and we start a pool on when McMurray will be stricken with the illness.

Pat & Matt are joined by Ryan Koberstein (Foolish Club's video guru) and Alex Quinn for the first corona virus episode. What we've been watching while we're on quarantine, NFL free agency, and we start a pool on when McMurray will be stricken with the illness.

This week, in the final episode of our Sound Unbound series, Cassa Pancho, choreographer and founder of Ballet Black, discusses Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Cello, the challenges of choreographing work to music and the emotional impact music can have on the audience. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/32wGcdqSubscribe to Nothing Concrete on Acast, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts.Sound Unbound is a music series in which Josie Long talks to creative minds about the music that moves them, with some help from conductor Ben Gernon.Sound Unbound is produced by Freya Hellier for Loftus Media. The assistant producer is Alex Quinn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Sound Unbound, James R Gaines, author of ‘Evening in the Palace of Reason’, discusses the famed meeting between Bach and Frederick the Great in 1747, where the worlds of religion and spirituality collided with the rationality of early Enlightenment and the resulting fugue, Bach’s ‘Musical Offering’. Subscribe to Nothing Concrete on Acast, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts.Sound Unbound is a music series in which Josie Long talks to creative minds about the music that moves them, with some help from conductor Ben Gernon.Read the transcript on our website: https://bit.ly/3a2lWD8Sound Unbound is produced by Freya Hellier for Loftus Media. The assistant producer is Alex Quinn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Sound Unbound, comedian Jayde Adams speaks about the important role classical music and opera - specifically Giacomo Puccini's 'O Mio Babbino Caro' - has played in her life growing up and even in her stand-up comedy.Subscribe to Nothing Concrete on Acast, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts.Sound Unbound is a music series in which Josie Long talks to creative minds about the music that moves them, with some help from conductor Ben Gernon.Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/2I0ECHpSound Unbound is produced by Freya Hellier for Loftus Media. The assistant producer is Alex Quinn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Sound Unbound, film director Ken Loach shares his love of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto and the impact of Czech New Wave cinema on his own filmmaking.Subscribe to Nothing Concrete on Acast, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts.Sound Unbound is a music series in which Josie Long talks to creative minds about the music that moves them, with some help from conductor Ben Gernon.Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/2wdAGk4Sound Unbound is produced by Freya Hellier for Loftus Media. The assistant producer is Alex Quinn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Sound Unbound, Josie Long introduces folk musician, Karine Polwart, as she speaks about the storytelling traditions of folk music and the importance of place and landscape encapsulated in Peter Maxwell Davies’ Farewell to Stromness, an unlikely protest song against a proposed uranium mine in Orkney. Subscribe to Nothing Concrete on Acast, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. Sound Unbound is a music series in which Josie Long talks to creative minds about the music that moves them, with some help from conductor Ben Gernon. Read the transcript: https://bit.ly/32B3HlQSound Unbound is produced by Freya Hellier for Loftus Media. The assistant producer is Alex Quinn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our new series, Sound Unbound, Josie Long talks to creative minds about the music that moves them, with some help from conductor Ben Gernon. In the first episode, Steve Reich speaks about the profound impact hearing Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring at 14 had on him and his future career as a composer.Subscribe to Nothing Concrete on Acast, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts.Sound Unbound is produced by Freya Hellier for Loftus Media. The assistant producer is Alex Quinn.Read the episode transcript: https://bit.ly/38cO71q See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast I sit down with Alex Quinn. Alex is the 20 year old CEO and Founder of the St. Louis based tech company Disruptel. Alex and I discuss how he drained his college fund into this company, what he does, and the future of his company.   Website: www.venturementality.com Instagram: @venture.mentality Twitter: @VM_elevate   Check Alex Out: Website: www.disruptel.com Instagram: @alexquinn  @disruptelinc

Director Gurinder Chadha joins Girls On Film for a special episode about her new film Blinded By The Light. Based on the memoirs of Sarfraz Manor, the movie centres around a Bruce Springsteen-obsessed teen. The filmmaker talks about meeting The Boss and how Brexit informed the screenplay, as well as her career, feminism, her next music movie and her plans to make a superhero film. Host Anna Smith also reviews the film along with critic Kim Taylor-Foster, the Entertainment Editor at FANDOM. Book tickets now to watch Girls On Film Live! in Manchester and London: September 3rd at HOME: https://homemcr.org/event/girls-on-film-live-podcast-recording-september/ September 12th 2019 at London Podcast Festival: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/girls-on-film/ Girls On Film is an HLA production, produced by Hedda Archbold, Jane Long and Alex Quinn.

We let you know our favorite boys this summer, beginning with Erin's picks: Elias Veturius from A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir and Alex Quinn from The Traitor’s Ruin by Erin Beatty. Kassiah is up next with her faves: Cedric from Finding Himself by Minisinoo (Harry Potter Fanfiction) and Jesse from Only a Breath Apart by Katie McGarry. Jaime shocks us all by narrowing down to just four five boys: Donovan from Fame, Fate and the First Kiss by Kasie West, Max from A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna, Peter and Asher from The Fixer by Jenn Lynn Barnes, and Jamie Aldridge from Invisible Ghosts by Robyn Schneider. Meg surprises us a little bit with one of her selections: Jase from Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson (where we get off on a slight Jase tangent), and she keeps it 100 with Gabe from 9 Days and 9 Nights by Katie Cotugno. We follow up our favorite boys of summer with our favorite HOTTIES of the MONTH: Jaime's Man Ham: LIAM from Boy Toy by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby, Kassiah's Pick: Colin Fitzgerald (aka Fitzy) from The Chase by Elle Kennedy, Erin's Hotties: Cardan from The Wicked King by Holly Black and Lord Carlston from The Dark Days Deceit by Alison Goodman, and Meg's Catch: Peter K from To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. Let's be real. We dish all things Peter K for awhile. And why wouldn't we? We finish up with our Honorable Mentions.

Brands Hatch - Race 3

Silverstone Race 1

Silverstone Qualifying

Rockingham Race 2

Knockhill Race 3

Knockhill Qualifying

Alex Quinn from Cornwall

Croft - TRS Arden driver Alex Quinn celebrates his first win of the season in the 2nd of the F4 British

Oulton Park Race 1

Thruxton Race 1

Thruxton Qualifying - Alex from Cornwall chats following his P2 in the TRS Arden car for Qualifying in the F4 British Championship at Thruxton 2017

[022] On this week's Phorest FM episode, Killian and Zoe bring in Alex Quinn & Aoife Kelly-Cooney from the Phorest Marketing team to discuss the day they each spent working in a salon. Then, the most recent articles on the Phorest Blog are flipped inside out and finally, the show is topped off with the announcement of the next Phorest Academy Webinars! As always, the show is done for you, feel free to let us know what you want to hear in the next episodes! Tune in every Monday for a mix of interviews with industry thought-leaders, roundups of our most recent salon owners marketing tips & tricks, all the latest in and around Phorest and what upcoming webinars or events you can join. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show! Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm Read the transcript, or click here to request a personalised quote from Phorest Salon Software.

Race 3 - Brands Hatch

Qualifying P3 - Brands Hatch - Saturday 1st April

Race 1 - Brands Hatch - Saturday 1st April

[017] On Phorest FM this week, your usual co-hosting duo discusses Dale Carnegie's classic book: 'How To Win Friends & Influence People' and how salon music can influence buying behaviour. Then, Pr & Events Manager Alex Quinn makes a return on the show to chat about a new non-client salon event in association with Phorest Salon Software: the Salon Management Sessions. Links: Salon Management Sessions, General Public Event: Get Tickets HereSalon Management Sessions, Phorest Client Event: Get Tickets Here Tune in every Monday for a mix of interviews with industry thought-leaders, roundups of our most recent salon owners marketing tips & tricks, all the latest in and around Phorest and what upcoming webinars or events you can join. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show! Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm Read the transcript, or click here to request a personalised quote from Phorest Salon Software.

[007] In this episode of Phorest FM Killian and Zoe go through the week's blogs, starting off with 'Tips To Raise Your Salon Prices Without Losing Clients', followed by 'Simple And Creative Christmas Competition Ideas' you should check out. Finally, this week’s special guest is Phorest's events manager Alex Quinn, for she unveils the agenda for one next year’s most anticipated salon events - the Salon Owner's Summit 2017. Tune in every Monday for a mix of interviews with industry thought-leaders, roundups of our most recent salon owners marketing tips & tricks, all the latest in and around Phorest and what upcoming webinars or events you can join. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show! Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm Read the transcript, or click here to request a personalised quote from Phorest Salon Software.

Alex celebrates taking the rookie title in the F4 British Championship at Silverstone 2016

Alex refelects on his win in race 2 of the F4 British Championship at Silverstone 2016

Alex Quinn moves a step closer to the rookie trophy in the British F4 series

Alex Quinn, delighted with a second place in a thrilling wet race one at Rockingham

Britsh F4 driver, Alex Quinn, pleased with his P3 in qualifying at Rockingham

Alex looks back on his P2 in race1 of the F4 British Championship at Knockhill

Alex reflects on his qualifying session ay Knockhill in the F4 British Championship

Alex chats about his 3rd place in F4 BritishChampionship race 2 at Oulton Park

Top rookie Alex Quinn reflects of his 4th place in the first race of the F4 British Championship at Oulton

Alex Quinn chats of the back of his P3 position following qualifying at Oulton Park for the F4 British Championship

Alex reflects on his rookie winning performance in race 1 of the F4 British Championship at Thruxton

Alex reflects on his win in the Ford MSA Formula Race at Donington Park

Alex talks about taking pole at Donington Park