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With the #greatresignation taking place in light of the pandemic, many of us are required to make some major pivots in our career journeys. One crucial aspect of that very pivot is our resume!  In this episode, Kimberly discusses resumes and the #greatresignation with Chris Villanueva - host of the Career Warrior podcast and founder of resume writing company Lets Eat, Grandma. Tune in as they discuss the big shifts that have been happening since the pandemic, and how we can position ourselves to stand out from the crowd and land the interviews we want.  So join Kimberly and Chris in their conversation and gain some valuable insights on how to format your resume, rectifying the most common mistakes made when writing our resumes, and so much more!    KEY POINTS: The story behind Let's Eat, Grandma.  Thoughts on the Great Resignation.  The key to making your career pivot as easy as possible.  How long should your resume be?  Functional resume vs reverse chronological resumes.  Paragraphs vs bullet points.  The biggest mistake professionals make in their resumes.  Applying the Bucket Technique in job applications.  The purpose of a cover letter and what to include in it.  How to address gaps in your resume.  Getting started on creating and developing your resume.    QUOTABLES: “Your resume, at the end of the day, is a sales pitch and it's nothing that has these hard-defined rules.”   Guest Information: Chris Villanueva letseatgrandma.com IG | @letseatcommagrandma - instagram.com/letseatcommagrandma/  Career Warrior Podcast: letseatgrandma.com/podcast/    About the book Learn more at nextmovebestmovebook.com Books are available wherever books are sold!   Submit your questions for a future show  podcast@kimberlybcummings.com   Follow Kimberly on Instagram @KimBCummings - instagram.com/kimbcummings Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Today I brought on Dr. Jasmine Escalera, one of Jobscan's 2021 Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn. Dr. Jasmine Escalera is a confidence coach and career strategist for women of color. She has proven coaching programs that help her clients beat self-doubt so they can own their worth and boss-up in their careers or business.Jasmine earned her BS in Biochemistry from Pace University and PhD in Pharmacology from Yale. She is an experienced executive level Program and Operations Director with a passion for designing research programs that increase the quality of life and healthcare options for underserved populations. So as you can see, Dr. Escalera is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with regaining your sense of self and confidence in your career. Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaConnect with Jasmine on LinkedInFollow Jasmine on Instagram and learn how to own your career!Follow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marcus interviews Matt and Chris Villanueva, a dynamic pair of brothers who operate a startup with one of the greatest names we've ever encountered - Let's Eat, Grandma! The bros talk about how they got into their industry (resume and business writing), how they learned to work together as siblings, and how to bootstrap a company without any outside investment and the unique challenges - and advantages - that afforded their business. Matt and Chris also share their favorite resources, books, and podcasts for entrepreneurs. Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh on Amazon. Tim Ferriss Podcast. Tony Robbins Podcast. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People on Amazon. Let's Eat Grandma Blog. Need more Villanueva content? Check out The Career Warrior podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher! Want to come on the show? Fill out a questionnaire, and learn more on our Medium page, or find us on Twitter, Instagram, and of course on Axon Pages. We hope to see you enter the forge soon!

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The entertainment industry in the US attracts many international artists. We invited two artists working at Netflix and one at Marvel to share their stories. They talked a lot about struggles, from tangible struggles like getting a work visa in the US, making new friends, to mental struggles like staying true to yourself and your art after working at studios where you are trained to perform. Donate to us: https://bit.ly/donate2wp Featured Artists: Q Qianjiao Ma @q_sketches Lip Comarella @lip_comarella Justina Son @justinasonart Host: Linden Li @lindenpaints Find us on Instagram @warriorpainters

Rizwan Virk is a successful entrepreneur, video game pioneer, and venture capitalist and founder of the startup accelerator Play Labs @ MIT. A graduate of MIT and Stanford, he is also the author of Zen Entrepreneurship: Walking the Path of the Career Warrior (2013); Treasure Hunt: Follow Your Inner Clues to Find True Success (2017); and The Simulation Hypothesis: An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics, and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are in a Video Game (2019).

Go to college they said, get a job they said, and then it's all rainbows and butterflies right?! The truth is although the intention behind this advice is meant for good, we are not all built the same or meant to go down the same path. In today's episode, tune in to dispel some of the myths behind the magical unicorn career track you're being told you “HAVE TO” take.   This show is going to make you think hard about your choices and how you decide to create your own unique journey. Maybe you're up to your eyeballs in student loan debt and wondering where that successful career is at. Or maybe you have the premium title and feel completely unfulfilled by the work you do. Who knows, maybe you're just bored out of your mind and feeling adventurous. There are no wrong feelings here when you know in your gut you are ready to pivot in your career track and I'm here to help you along the way.   Are you feeling stuck? It's okay, that happened to me too and until I found clarity, it was really hard to figure out how to pivot in my life. As a career transition strategist, I mentor you along the way so you can dive deep into the path you want to take and we build a roadmap to get you there. No more struggling or doing this alone. Book your strategy session with me today!    We are fierce women and we deserve to chase after what fuels us, now let's do this! Come on by and chat with me.   Stop by and connect with me on: Instagram | Facebook | Linked In    Plus, learn more and connect with me at www.unorthodoxbusinessmom.com   All My Love, Susie Q

Maybe you’re figuring out how to achieve that next level in your career. Maybe you’re unsure how that next level can happen without another degree. Well, this episode is for you. My next guest started from the bottom, and now he’s here on this podcast. Today I brought on Mark Hayward, host of the Absolute Business Mindset, a great podcast focused on business, personal development, and technology. Mark has years of experience in navigating the corporate world and has spent many hours learning how professionals get to the top of their field. Mark’s tagline is that he’s a “corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset”, which I love. Mark is also a business coach, working closely with clients to help get them promoted, get them pay raises, and get them recognized for the value they add to their companies. Resources Mentioned in Episode:Connect with Mark Hayward on LinkedInAbsolute Business MindsetThe podcast course Mark teachesShow notes and Career Warrior episode about the SMART techniqueEpisode #95: Why and How You Should Apply For Startups See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re going to cover our relationship with the most precious asset we have: time. Yes, we're going to get this whole time management thing down, because with this superpower, you’ll become the best professional you were meant to be. You’ll be a more efficient job seeker. I was working on a project, and before I knew it...the day was over, and I had only completed half the tasks I set out to do. Where did the time go? What could I have done better? I know for me there’s a lot of room for improvement when it comes to efficiently managing my schedule, and I wouldn’t be surprised if many of you listening today are going through the same struggles.Well enter my next guest: a big bad New Yorker by the name of Matylda Czarnecka. Matylda is an NYU certified leadership coach who focuses on helping ambitious trailblazers (e.g. Career Warriors) so they can get clarity on what’s next -- and get there faster. She is the founder of Matylda Leadership Coaching, and she’s helped clients .. all over the world alongside great companies such as ESPN, Forbes, and Flatiron School. Resources for Job Seekers:Check out Matylda’s website: https://matylda.me/Matylda’s social media handles: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedInFree Supplemental Resource Coming Soon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rizwan Virk is the author of Startup Myths and Models: What You Won't Learn in Business School. He is a successful entrepreneur, video game pioneer, and venture capitalist and founder of the startup accelerator Play Labs @ MIT. A graduate of MIT and Stanford, he is also the author of Zen Entrepreneurship: Walking the Path of the Career Warrior; Treasure Hunt: Follow Your Inner Clues to Find True Success; and The Simulation Hypothesis: An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics, and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are in a Video Game. 

Today, we’re going to talk about career transition. I know that many of those listening on the show...perhaps the majority...are going through a serious transition or will sometime in the next 5 years. Especially if you transition from the military, this can be especially difficult if you don’t have the right game plan or materials in place. My next guest, Steven Arango, is a true Career Warrior. Steven is an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, a lawyer, and a dedicated public servant. He’s a Federal Law Clerk for U.S District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. and he previously worked for the U.S. House of Representatives. He’s an excellent communicator, having written several articles on foreign policy and international affairs for the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and other publications. Most importantly, he’s a public servant who loves to mentor others. As a mentor for Service to School, Steven helps transitioning veterans with their applications, resume, cover letters, and personal statements.You’ll especially want to listen if you’ve been in the military or are currently in the military. Even if you’re a non-military career changer, I’m sure that this episode will have some key takeaways for managing that transition effectively.Here's what we cover:It’s a great thing to be a part of our armed forces. Why should I be confident in applying for jobs? What are some of those skills I can apply to the real world?What are some common struggles for those who are applying for jobs outside the military? Let’s walk these veterans or future veterans through some steps they can take to prepare themselves to apply for jobs. What’s step 1? What’s the biggest mistake that transitioning veterans make when applying for jobs?If you could tattoo one encouraging message for every single veteran or future veteran dealing with job search difficulties, what would that message be?Resources mentioned in the show:Check out Steven's website: https://www.stevenarango.com/Connect with Steven on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenarango/Military Transition Resumes: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/separation-transition/employment-education/how-to-write-a-resume See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Didn't get a question answered? Connect with me on LinkedIn and mention you are a Career Warrior subscriber!Today, we went on Quora and hand selected some of our favorite and most popular questions in the Resumes & CVs section on Quora. The actual questions I address are hyperlinked below:Should your resume only be one page?What should I use as an email address on my resume? (See: Should I use ProtonMail on my resume?)What are the most common mistakes made on resumes?What should we write as hobbies in a resume?Is it ok if I use hyperlinks in my resume?Honorable mention:What is the most pretentious thing you've ever seen on a resume? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No matter who you are or what you do, eventually, you will have gaps on your resume. It’s simply unavoidable. Whether you take time off to raise a family, get laid off, or you leave a job after a short period of time, you will have to deal with gaps. Find Your Dream Job guest Chris Villanueva says that how you deal with these gaps on your resume can mean the difference between getting a callback or your resume being thrown in the trash. Chris also shares how to positively reframe resume gaps and set yourself up for job search success. About Our Guest: Chris Villanueva (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/) is the founder and CEO of Let's Eat, Grandma (https://www.letseatgrandma.com/). It’s a professional writing service for resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. Chris is also a certified professional resume writer. And he’s the host of the Career Warrior podcast (https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/career-warrior-podcast-lets-eat-grandma-ySov5k89Q-a/). Resources in This Episode: If you want your resume to stand out from the rest, you can find out more about Chris’s resume services by visiting his website at letseatgrandma.com. You can avoid the resume pitfalls we consistently see job seekers make with my resource: Don't Make These 8 Killer Resume Mistakes (https://resumemistakes.macslist.org/). In this guide, I’ll show you how to avoid the most common errors and get employers to take a second look at your resume.

Today, we’re going to punch fear in the mouth by discussing rejection therapy and what it can do for you. I know so many of us -- including myself -- limit our own potential by not going to what we want. Or worse, we don’t go for what we should be going after.Maybe there is a job you want to go for, and it’s a stretch for you.Maybe you believe it’s time for a promotion, but you’re scared to ask your boss.Maybe your co-worker is the hottest thing on the planet and you’re afraid things are gonna get awkward real quick once they say no.Well, dealing with rejection is a muscle, and today we’re taking you to the gym.I brought on Alex Grodnik, a true Career Warrior, and we’re going to talk about the concept of rejection therapy. Alex is the Co-Founder of Payclub and the Founder of Grod Media, which hosts the Moving Up Podcast.So let’s talk about rejection therapy because this can really take you up a notch in life!Questions we address:Who’s Alex Grodnik?First of all: Why are so many people afraid of rejection?What’s rejection therapy used for? Why is it so useful?What’s the key outcome I should be moving toward?Let’s talk about how we can practically use rejection therapy in our lives. How would I tell that listener to use rejection therapy as a tool in their job search -- or even to make them more of a warrior?What are some other applications I can use this tool for?Alex, if you could give one piece of advice to every job seeker on what they should do to be successful -- what would that be?Resources from the show:Check out Alex Grodnik's Moving Up podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moving-up/id1223825795Find out about how you can start your own podcast with Grod Media: https://www.grodmedia.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the 37th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job -- but to help you live your best life.Today, we have a really interesting one. It’s something that I think we can all relate to no matter what your job is. And that’s...SETTING BOUNDARIES at work. Boundaries are something that you should have and are an essential part of someone’s health. So we’re going to cover the following:Why boundaries are so important at work?What some ways you can start setting those boundaries? Maybe you’re listening to this episode, and boundaries are something you’ve never thought of before. Well change starts today, and you’re a Career Warrior -- not just a regular worker bee. So it’s time to become the best version of yourself. Let’s go. Resources mentioned in the episode: Psychology Today: Clarifying Boundaries by Andrea Mathews: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/traversing-the-inner-terrain/201608/clarifying-boundariesWhen should you quit your job?: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/31-when-should-you-quit-your-job See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On November 30th, 2018, we will be changing the name from the LEG Job Seeker’s Podcast to the Career Warrior Podcast.Why we are changing the name:We quickly realized that it's not just about the job search. This podcast is intended for people who want to live their best life. And have their best career. The common bond is that people who listen to this podcast are smart, goal driven, and want to put their best foot forward in anything they do. People that listen to this podcast want to go about their day feeling energized, motivated, and fulfilled by what they do. They realize that this is not only an ideal but something that can actually be achieved. People who listen to this podcast are remarkable.The goal of this podcast is not only to help you land your dream job, but to help you be successful in the workplace so you can thrive in your career. The difference? It’s a long term mindset -- not just a scramble to land a job and listen to a few episodes while you are in your job search. So, we realized that this podcast was not just for job seekers but for professionals who were passionate about their career and the gifts they want to put out in the world.What you can expect in future episodesWe have hundreds of more episodes coming up. And they are only going to get better. We will be bringing in career experts from several different industries to talk about what makes them successful, you’re going to get the career coaching advice, advice on how to boost your resume, advice on how to improve your energy levels so you are really killing it throughout the day, anything that is going to supplement your career to improve your life.Because your job search is just a part of the bigger picture, which is your career, which is a part of the bigger picture of living a fulfilling life.Call to actionPlease check us out on Facebook and post a comment of what you want our next episode to be: www.facebook.com/legresumeservice See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rizwan (“Riz”) Virk is a successful entrepreneur, angel investor, bestselling author, video game industry pioneer, and independent film producer.     Riz currently runs Bayview Labs and Play Labs @ MIT, a startup accelerator held on campus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  Riz received a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from MIT, and a M.S. in Management from Stanford's GSB.  Riz’s first book, Zen Entrepreneurship: Walking the Path of the Career Warrior, reached the top of Amazon’s business and spiritual bestseller lists and has inspired entrepreneurs and spiritual seekers around the world. His startups have been featured in Inc. Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Wall Street Journal, Tech Crunch, Gamasutra, Venture Beat, and were even skewered on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. www.zenentrepreneur.com  ________________________ Awakenings With Michele Meiche is Your place for tips and insight to live a more fulfilling life, and your relationships. Learn how to attract healthy relationships, and how to create a life you really love. Awakenings broadcasts live every Wed. 12pm -1:30 pm PT   Call in for Intuitive Readings #347-539-5122 Michele answers questions about Awakening, Spirituality, Metaphysics and Self/Soul Development. Michele also answers listener questions from email, twitter and facebook On Air. Email awakeningspodcast@gmail.com to have your questions answered or to share your insights On Air.

Brilliant entrepreneur and bestselling author Rizwan Virk returns to the show to explore life changing insights from his new book Treasure Hunt: Follow Your Inner Clues to Find True Success.  How can listening to hunches, gut feelings, deja vu and dreams dramatically impact how successfully we navigate through life? A successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur, angel investor and filmmaker, Riz reveals how our "inner clues" can guide us through our hidden "Treasure Map", which not only shows us what we're meant to do, but also how to get there. Riz will also share exciting details about the "Real Life Treasure Hunt: Follow Your Dreams" contest in which people from all walks of life can enter a business idea to compete for a $20,000 investment and mentoring.   A video game industry pioneer, venture capitalist and film producer, Riz is also the author of Zen Entrepreneurship: Walking the Path of the Career Warrior. With a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from M.I.T and an M.S. in Management from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Riz's startups have been featured in many high profile venues, including Inc. Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and even The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Riz has produced many films, including Thrive: What On Earth Will It Take?, which has been viewed more than  70 million times. Riz currently runs Bayview Labs and Play Labs @ MIT. Riz's web site:  ZenEntrepreneur.com Program music copyrighted by Grammy award winner Larry Seyer (LarrySeyer.com), included in this podcast with his permission. Visit FrontierBeyondFear.com to learn about the inspirational outreach of this program, now in its 7th year.

Rizwan Virk, bestselling author of “Zen Entrepreneurship: Walking the Path of the Career Warrior,” and “ Treasure Hunt: Follow Your Inner Clues to Find True Success” is a successful entrepreneur, video game industry pioneer, and independent film producer. Riz received a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from MIT, and a M.S. in Management from Stanford's GSB.He is a prolific Silicon Valley angel investor, having invested in many startups.Riz has produced many films including Turquoise Rose, Thrive: What On Earth Will It Take,” and the cult classic “Knights of Badassdom.”

Aired Thursday, 12 October 2017, 7:00 PM ET The Treasure Hunt: The Physics of Success with Rizwan Virk How much of success – in life and in business – do we owe to knowledge, expertise, or acumen and how much of it is to do with something less tangible like déjà vu, dreams, paying attention to synchronicities, signs, symbols, and bodily sensations, or even a good old fashioned hunch? Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin empire, is reported to have said that he relies far more on gut instinct than researching huge amounts of statistics. And he’s not alone: numerous entrepreneurs and CEO’s of some of the largest corporations in the world have confessed to relying heavily on their hunches when making critical business decisions. Best-selling author, Stanford/MIT grad and Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Rizwan Virk firmly believes that there is a science to success and a physics to manifestation. “What’s more,” he says, “we all have a treasure map inside us that not only shows us the work we’re meant to do, but also shows us the path to take to get there. This week, Rizwan Virk joins Sandie to discuss his new book, Treasure Hunt: Follow Your Inner Clues to Find True Success, which uses quantum physics to explain how hidden messages, in the form of hunches, gut feelings, déjà vu, and dreams can help us with important daily decisions, including those related to business and investments. And he will share details of how you can take part in a real-life treasure hunt competition which can earn you $20,000 and first class business mentoring from one of the brightest minds in Silicon Valley. Topics include: ~ The physics of manifestation and success ~ How to identify clues and anti-clues ~ Do “clues” come from our “inner mentor,” our “future selves,” or spiritual guides? ~ Is it possible to tune into different probable futures that may already have been laid out for us ~ Is the mind a time machine and can information travel from the future to the present? ~ How you can turn your life or career into a Treasure Hunt and find true, meaningful success in the business and spiritual worlds ~ And why is he offering $20,000 and first class mentoring to one lucky reader About the Guest: Rizwan Virk RIZWAN VIRK has a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from MIT, and a M.S. in Management from Stanford’s GSB. A successful entrepreneur, angel investor, bestselling author, video game industry pioneer, and producer, his indie films include Turquoise Rose, Thrive: What On Earth Will It Take? which has been viewed more than 70 million times, Sirius, and the cult classic Knights of Badassdom, starring Peter Dinklage and Summer Glau. His first book, Zen Entrepreneurship: Walking the Path of the Career Warrior, reached the top of Amazon’s business and spiritual bestseller lists, and his games that have been downloaded millions of times, including Tap Fish, Bingo Run, Penny Dreadful: Demimonde, and Grimm: Cards of Fate. His startups have been featured in Inc. Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Wall Street Journal, Tech Crunch, Gamasutra, Venture Beat, and were even skewered on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He speaks regularly on subjects such as startups, video games, meditation and career success both in person and online on shows such as Coast to Coast AM. He currently runs Bayview Labs and Play Labs @ MIT, a startup accelerator held on campus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Website: www.zenentrepreneur.com

Mindset, Motivation, Marketing & Mentorship | Master the 4 M’s to Advance Your Career In my free CD “Top Ten Strategies to Get Ahead in Any Industry”,  I introduce the 4 Key Concepts to becoming a Career Warrior and the She Tribe Warrior cry: 1)   Get your head in the game 2)   Build a powerful gameplan 3)   Keep you eye on the ball 4)   Play to win  “I deserve success, I am executing my plan, I know what I want and I am In it to Win It”! This episode keeps you focused on that mantra.  Recorded during one of my previous programs called Marketing Monday – a teleclass series offered to entrepreneurs and business owners who want to grow their business (and back in time when I carried the brand “the all stuff, no fluff marketing authority”)…… I held this class on the 4M’s and although I am speaking to a similar audience, you as business leaders for your companies can listen to these tips and apply them to your careers right away. Enjoy this week’s episode. Lesson Objectives:     Learn the BLAST 4 M Method to Business Success Master strategies to creating ultimate success and behaviors that create long term patterns. Kellie’s simple marketing strategy to building a million dollar business I.          Mindset What is important about having a business mindset? There are two different ways I want you to look at mindset: 1)  Business Acumen 2) Positive Thinking   Business Acumen Lesson 1: You believe that the purpose for being in business is to make money – either you have a business that requires you to strategize about profits, or you have a hobby that may or may not make you extra income… Lesson 2:  Make your own decisions.  To have a business mindset (or business acumen) you need to think for yourself vs. letting other people make decisions for you.  There are no successful “wishy washy” entrepreneurs out there… even if it is the wrong decision, make another one and forge ahead. Lesson 3: Understand that your job is to work ON you business not IN your business so every decision you make, every action you take, every process you put in place and every system you develop… should live to support one thing:  Your Brand Promise! Positive Thinking A business mindset means that you have to be positive, clear and confident!  If you don’t believe in yourself, how will your customers?    What do I believe to be the basis behind The Law of Attraction? First, I don’t believe that if we all close our eyes right now and wish for a million dollars that when we open them, a pile of money is sitting there Second, I believe that if you have a positive focus (meaning not allowing obstacles, challenges or problems bring you down)  If you have positive focus on what you want to achieve and believe 100% that you can achieve it and you take action every day towards your goals, you will get there. II.   Motivation What is the definition of motivation? The definition of Motivation is the energization of goal oriented behavior…  You have to be motivated, you have to love what you do or you won’t have the energy to do it. What is the “Why” in Goals Achievement? If what you do feels like work, then there is a disconnect… you need to re energize and find what I call your “why” – That deep rooted reason for you to reach your goal.  It is about finding your passion.  Read Susan Creale’s blog post on Finding Your Passion at http://kelliedandrea.com/blog  What else can I do to stay motivated?  Surround yourself with people who are positive and energize you.  I have a saying that I ask all of my clients: “Do you create energy when you enter the room, or when you leave the room”….. IIIMarketing What is the best form of marketing? Word of mouth… Create the ultimate customer experience that WOWs your customer and allow them to get to know you and see your passion, your excitement and your focus on what you do and why you do it.  The best form of marketing is to show people your passion and your excitement about what you do.  It becomes infectious! What is the biggest myth in business? That you are in the business of the “thing” that you do, or the “service” you perform.  First, let me dispel the myth: You are not in the business of doing the thing that you do…. Building a widget, servicing the client whatever……. You are in the business of Marketing that thing that you do…. Do you see the difference? What is the best way to market my business? Build relationships.  Be authentic and allow people to get to know you.  What is strategy when marketing your business? My marketing strategy is simple: 1)    Provide real value and be able to communicate that value. = I help business owners double their profits in 6 to 12 months by teaching them branding, leadership and selling techniques to attract and retain more customers. 2)   Connect with your customers, prospect and partners by being authentic and helpful.  Do not always be selling….  My lesson was ABM – always be marketing, not always be selling.  Nobody likes to be sold to, so allow your prospects to develop a relationship with you so the end result is that they will refer you.  Word of mouth marketing is the best marketing tactic out there. 3)   Provide the most exceptional customer experience that you can.  Reach your comfort zone and provide even more value.  All clients should be given gifts, and treated like royalty.  No matter what price point they come in at and that includes free… IV.      Mentorship What is a Mentor? A mentor is an individual who has achieved what you are trying to achieve and provides you insight, suggestions and solutions to problems before they become problems.  They coach you and provide guidance to steer you in the right direction. A mentor is somebody who has access to resources and can help you achieve your objectives. A mentor keeps you focused and on a path that brings you clarity and achievement And lastly a mentor keeps you motivated and accountable to taking the actions you committed to taking.   What is the one thing all successful million dollar business owners have in common? They ALL have mentors. What is another common trait of a successful business owner? They ALL mentor others. To be successful, you need to give back… even if you don’t have somebody in your world that you could mentor, you could join a mastermind group and provide support and guidance to that group. What is a mastermind group? Introduced in Napoleon Hill’s best selling book “Think and Grow Rich”, a mastermind  is  the coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people for the attainment of a definitive purpose.  It is the multiplication of brain power, resources and goals to achieve a greater result. Recap We discussed Mindset 1)   Business acumen – basically you are in business to make money and everything that you do is to be strategic and develop relationships and systems that support your brand promise..  Every decision you make is yours and based upon numbers, facts ..not emotion. 2)   Positive Thinking – we discussed that you have to remain positive and to discover your passion.  We discussed Motivation 1)   And How important it is to Take the time to peel back the onion and find your why 2)   And to surround yourself with others who make you feel good, make you feel strong like you can conquer the world We discussed Marketing 1)   How your passion and your story is the best marketing… how you #1 focus is to develop a relationship with your customers, partners and employees and to develop the ultimate customer experience beginning with your brand promise… If you don’t have a promise in your business today,,, your homework is to go create one… send me an email and let me know what it is. We discussed Mentorship 1)   The importance of having a mentor or a coach to bring you down a path and keep you focused along the ways. 2)   The importance of belonging to a mastermind group to share and mentor others.   What if I have more questions? Please send me an email at info@kelliedandrea.com

  For months, I've been working on a project that is near and dear to my heart.  Empowering women to do more, get more and have more has been a key mission of mine for some time now and I am happy to announce the official debut of SheTalks RadioTM.. a fabulous weekly radio show for women who want to move ahead in their careers, businesses & lives.   Join me as I interview top women of industry and share all their secrets to getting ahead in any industry!   Each episode is designed to give you strategies and simple steps you implement today to become a happier, better version of yourself.  One that is strong, empowered and ready to get her game face on and become a Career Warrior!  

Based on a true story, Zen Entrepreneurship is about succeeding in life while walking a spiritual path. Rizwan Virk has found a unique way to share the wisdom he learned along the way in an entertaining narrative format, augmented by specific end-of-chapter techniques, lessons and assignments for the person who wants a real formula for walking the Path of the Career Warrior. But if you think this is a book simply about the metaphysics of blending business with spirituality, think again! It's an extraordinarily valuable guide for the business leader or entrepreneur with lessons learned from an experienced start-up expert information you aren't likely to find elsewhere, but could make or break a business. This interview originally aired on the Transformation Talk Radio network and WBLQ.

Zen Entrepreneurship: Walking the Path of the Career Warrior follows a young entrepreneur as he starts and grows a multi-million dollar business, only to discover that real success is completely intertwined with the spiritual realm. This slightly fictionalized narration of a journey to ultimate personal and business success by one of the tech industry's brightest stars is a mesmerizing story, entrepreneur handbook, life lessons instruction manual, and mystical key to the "hidden world" that determines one's level of achievement--all rolled into one.   Rizwan (Riz) Virk has truly blazed a trail in the tech world, and now is making his mark in films. Fresh out of MIT, he launched a breakthrough company out of his Boston apartment, Brainstorm Technologies, that became the first of his many internationally acclaimed enterprise software, video games, and online advertising companies. Most recently, he has become a leading advisor and angel investor in Silicon Valley, with such notable successes as the smash hit iPhone app, Tap Fish, which was downloaded more than 30 million times. He's been quoted or chronicled in the Wall St. Journal, Inc. Magazine, the Boston Globe, Tech Crunch and a host of other leading business and technology publications. As a filmmaker, he was executive producer for the international sensation THRIVE: What On Earth Will It Take? that's been seen by more than 10 million people globally.  

High tech entrepreneur, independent film-maker, angel investor and spiritual seeker Rizwan Virk explores insights on integrating spirituality into the workplace, based on the newly expanded second edition of his popular book Zen Entrepreneurship: Walking the Path of the Career Warrior. The producer of multiple films, Riz is executive producer of the immensely popular breakthrough documentary Thrive: What on Earth Will It Take?, seen by over 10 million people.  He also co-executive produced Sirius, an eye-opening documentary about UFOs. Riz's entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 23, when he started his first high tech company and rapidly grew it into a multi-million dollar venture.  A series of events led to his re-evaluation of what was happening "behind the scenes" in his entrepreneurial career, significantly altering his views on business and career success and how they relate to each of our spiritual journeys. Riz studied Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Management Science at Stanford's Graduate School of Business.  He has started and invested in several high tech companies, and is the creator of Tap Fish, a mobile game that was downloaded more than 30 million times. Riz has appeared on multiple high profile media venues, including The Daily Show and Coast to Coast AM. Riz's web site:  ZenEntrepreneur.com Music copyrighted by Grammy award winner Larry Seyer www.larryseyer.com, used with his permission.  

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Rizwan (Riz) Virk, author of Zen Entrepreneurship: Walking the Path of the Career Warrior Zen Entrepreneurship: Walking the Path of the Career Warrior follows a young entrepreneur as he starts and grows a multimillion dollar business, only to discover that real success is completely intertwined with the spiritual realm. This slightly fictionalized narration of a journey to ultimate personal and business success by one of the tech industry's brightest stars is a mesmerizing story, entrepreneur handbook, life lessons instruction manual, and mystical key to the “hidden world” that determines one's level of achievement—all rolled into one. Based on a true story, Zen Entrepreneurship is about succeeding in life while walking a spiritual path. He has found a unique way to share the wisdom he learned along the way in an entertaining narrative format, augmented by specific end-of-chapter techniques, lessons and assignments for the person who wants a real formula for walking the Path of the Career Warrior. But if you think this is a book simply about the metaphysics of blending business with spirituality, think again! It's an extraordinarily valuable guide for the business leader or entrepreneur with lessons learned from an experienced start-up expert… information you aren't likely to find elsewhere, but could make or break a business. For more information visit: www.zenentrepreneur.com To Purchase his book from Amazon.com, click here