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In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson speaks with Deb Brown, co-founder of Save Your Town and author of "From Possibilities to Reality: How to Save Your Small Town." They discuss Brown's workbook-style approach to small town economic development, sharing practical examples of community revitalization, including movie theater revitalization as an economic driver. Brown offers insights on addressing resistance to change by exploring what people truly valued about their towns in the past, and provides actionable strategies for community members who want to make a difference in their small towns. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Implement the "idea friendly method" to bypass traditional committee bureaucracy and mobilize community-driven economic development projects. Organize "Tour of Empty Buildings" events to showcase vacant commercial spaces and connect potential business owners with available properties. Focus on attracting and supporting local businesses to expand into empty downtown spaces rather than solely pursuing large outside employers. Create accessible maps and resources that showcase available commercial properties to potential investors and entrepreneurs. Engage residents outside the "usual suspects" (city officials, chamber members) by hosting informal idea-gathering sessions at local coffee shops or breweries. When communities resist change, dig into what they specifically valued about the past to identify the core needs that modern solutions can address. Develop sustainable business models for community assets (like movie theaters) that create real employment rather than relying exclusively on volunteers. Establish clear pathways from idea generation to implementation that don't require formal committee formation or extensive bureaucratic processes. Prioritize filling downtown vacancies with businesses that serve current community needs while preserving historical character. Leverage success stories from similar small towns as proof-of-concept examples when pitching new development ideas to stakeholders and building owners. Special Guest: Deb Brown.

We underestimate the power of love–or maybe limit the places where we deem it appropriate–but that's silly because love is the most powerful motivator on the planet. We believe that love can actually be the key to unlocking the answers to some of our biggest questions and challenges in small towns. In this episode, Rebecca talks about all the ways that love can make our communities better places and what it looks like to show up with love. In this episode, we share three challenges for you to start using love as a force for good and change in your communities: Focus on doing more of what you love Ask yourself: What would make me love my town more? Pour out your love on the people who do the things that make you love your small town more.  Links + Resources Mentioned: Jeff Siegler's book: Your City is Sick. Deb Brown's book: From Possibilities to Reality: Save Your Small Town with these Uniquely Do-able Ideas, Projects, and Success Stories Inland Northwest Partners Cougar Cheese Sarah Kane of LaCrosse Community Pride Terri Cooper of Medical Lake Medical Lake's Vacant Buildings Ordinance  Small-Town Shout-Out! This week's shout-out is for the town of Medical Lake, Washington, and its mayor, Terri Cooper. In their small town, they have strong code enforcement policies around vacant buildings on Main Street to eliminate people owning buildings and just sitting on them and letting them fall apart. That takes tremendous courage and bravery because there's no way that was universally popular. This is a bold, audacious move that is rooted in love and pride of place. They want their business district to be vibrant, to look good, and to be the kind of place where people want to have a business and that people want to visit. We salute them, their courage, and their love for the community! New Segment Alert! We think some of the best parts about radio shows and podcasts are listener call-ins, so we've decided to make those a part of the Growing Small Towns Podcast. We really, really want to hear from you! We're introducing two new parts to the show:  “Small town humblebrags”: Call in and tell us about something amazing you did in your small town so we can celebrate with you. No win is too small—we want to hear it all, and we will be excessively enthusiastic about whatever it is! You can call in for your friends, too, because giving shout-outs is one of our favorite things.  “Solving Your Small-Town People Challenges”: Have a tough issue in your community? We want to help. Call in and tell us about your problem, and we'll solve it on an episode of the podcast. Want to remain anonymous? Totally cool, we can be all secretive and stuff. We're suave like that.  If you've got a humblebrag or a tricky people problem, call 701-203-3337 and leave a message with the deets. We really can't wait to hear from you!  Get In Touch Have an idea for a future episode/guest, have feedback or a question, or just want to chat? Email us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org Subscribe + Review Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, head out to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!  

Deb Brown is one of our favorite people in the world, and we're so glad to have her on the show with us to share her words, her new book (!!!) and all the work she's doing to help small-town dreamers just like you. This episode is all about approaching big problems in small towns in idea-friendly ways and starting small to build big. About Deb: Deb Brown is a dynamic small-town advocate and community development expert with a wealth of experience empowering rural communities. As the co-founder of SaveYour.Town, she has been working alongside Becky McCray for a decade, providing practical advice and innovative solutions to shape brighter futures for small towns. Deb's background is diverse and practical. She served as a Chamber of Commerce Executive Director for 4 years, holding certification from the Institute for Organization Management. Prior to that, she was a Tourism Specialist for 4 years. Her varied business experience includes roles as a foreign casualty insurance underwriter, retail manager, and bartender. Deb specializes in addressing common rural challenges, including: - Revitalizing empty buildings - Downtown rejuvenation - Youth retention - Marketing and promotion for small towns - Business development and economic growth - Innovative rural business models Deb excels at building connections, storytelling, and active listening. She guides people in taking small steps toward their ideas and helps them find the resources and connections needed to bring those ideas to fruition. Her presentations are interactive and engaging, designed to provide attendees with actionable ideas they can implement immediately. Deb has spoken at local and national conferences, addressing chambers, economic developers, tourism specialists, museum experts, volunteers, residents and business groups. Deb is the author of "From Possibilities to Reality: Save Your Small Town with these Uniquely Do-able Ideas, Projects, and Success Stories," a comprehensive workbook filled with practical strategies and real-world examples for small-town revitalization.  Through her work with SaveYour.Town, Deb provides weekly newsletters focused on small-town challenges and offers exclusive video content to Megaphone Members. Deb Brown's passion for community development and her ability to provide real-world, practical solutions make her an invaluable resource for small towns looking to create positive change and build a thriving future. In this episode, we cover: The process of writing and publishing her book Who and what her book is for Why you don't need permission to do cool stuff Her favorite stories and concepts from the book  Links + Resources Mentioned: From Possibilities to Reality: Save Your Small Town with these Uniquely Do-able Ideas, Projects, and Success StoriesSaveYour.Town - Practical steps your rural community can take now Free Newsletters - Get your tips to address rural challenges Deb's Speaking Site - Take a look at how Deb can help you Andrew Laddusaw's YouTube ChannelTrolls in DL website (from Small Town Shout-Out) Episode 49 with Becky and Deb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMo32Jzm5aM   Small-Town Shout-Out! The biggest shout-out to Becker County, Minnesota's Project 412. They had the audacious goal of bringing world-renowned Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo to the area--and it happened! “Trolls in DL” is one of 130 permanent art installations around the world. We love a BHAG (Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal) and we're proud of you, Project 412. Thanks to Cody Piper for sharing this big freaking deal with us.  New Segment Alert! We think some of the best parts about radio shows and podcasts are listener call-ins, so we've decided to make those a part of the Growing Small Towns Podcast. We really, really want to hear from you! We're introducing two new parts to the show:  “Small town humblebrags”: Call in and tell us about something amazing you did in your small town so we can celebrate with you. No win is too small—we want to hear it all, and we will be excessively enthusiastic about whatever it is! You can call in for your friends, too, because giving shout-outs is one of our favorite things.  “Solving Your Small-Town People Challenges”: Have a tough issue in your community? We want to help. Call in and tell us about your problem, and we'll solve it on an episode of the podcast. Want to remain anonymous? Totally cool, we can be all secretive and stuff. We're suave like that.  If you've got a humblebrag or a tricky people problem, call 701-203-3337 and leave a message with the deets. We really can't wait to hear from you!  Get In Touch Have an idea for a future episode/guest, have feedback or a question, or just want to chat? Email us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org Subscribe + Review Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, head out to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!  

Deb Brown joins us at TSPC to talk about how you really can breathe life back into your own small town. Small town America has taken a beating over the last 5 decades but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are ways to turn it all around, join Deb and I to learn how today. Deb Brown is a dynamic small-town advocate and community development expert with a wealth of experience empowering rural communities. As the co-founder of SaveYour.Town, she has been working alongside Becky McCray for a decade, providing practical advice and innovative solutions to shape brighter … Continue reading →

For this conversation my guest is Becky McCray part of the dynamic duo behind SaveYour dot Town. She and partner Deb Brown work with rural communities to help them find potential, exercise community thinking and build a robust town or village. In this conversation we'll cover lots of problem areas and give some solid solutions to what much of rural America is facing.  Becky McCray one of the founders of SaveYour.Town. Enjoy, we sure did!  Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

As more and more individuals seek their news content from social media, thinking the reporting is accurate, Meta has decided to do away with independent fact checking. Why? We'll start with that story. Also, stick around for the conversation with Becky McCray one-half of the duo behind SaveYour.Town. What Becky and partner Deb Brown do is help rural communities better utilize what they already have or can have to become more successful. It's a great conversation right after the news. And, if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today: Fact checking? Who needs that says Meta; Meanwhile Meta has an interesting new Board Member; President Elect Trump on the Gulf of Mexico; Getty Images is making a huge purchase; Good news about the economy tanks the markets; Lenders will no longer be able to access unpaid medical bills; The Wall Street Report; More issues for Tesla from the NTHSA. Stay with us for the conversation with Becky McCray one of the founders of SaveYour.Town. What issues do rural communities grapple with and what ideas can Becky and Deb Brown bring to the table.  Join us for this wide ranging conversation about Rural America and some possible answers to help them grow and prosper. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Deb Brown, Chief Mission Officer for the American Lung Association, gave us an update on the annual State of the Air Report and our Delaware Valley air quality it isn't good when it comes to Ozone smog and particle pollution.    We discussed the mission of the Lung Association, education, advocacy and research, which includes the annual report card. She spoke on the health ramifications ozone and particle pollution, they can cause premature death and other serious health effects such as asthma attacks, heart attacks, strokes, preterm births and impaired cognitive functioning later in life. Particle pollution can also cause lung cancer. She notes that communities of color are disproportionately exposed to unhealthy air and are also more likely to be living with one or more chronic conditions that make them more vulnerable to air pollution, including asthma, diabetes and heart disease. The report found that a person of color in the U.S. is more than twice as likely as a white individual to live in a community with a failing grade on all three pollution measures. Deb discussed their current research project on lung health, following a cohort or 25 to 35 year-olds to observe their lung health over the years.  Now in the second year, they are looking for volunteers to participate.   She reminded us of Saved by the Scan, lung screenings for former smokers with a 20-year history of smoking or a 2-park a day habit for 15 years, lung cancer is the number one killer for men and women and survival rates improve with early detection.      We discussed their educational programming, including smoking cessation offerings and youth initiatives.    We also discussed their advocacy work, advancing anti-tobacco laws and air pollution rules that will help clean up particle pollution and address climate change and promoting zero-emission technologies, like electric cars and trucks. Finally, a call to volunteer or fundraise, either a DIY activity or through their annual Fight 4 Air Climbs or other events.  For more information about the State of the Air reports, Saved by the Scan, their anti-smoking campaigns, volunteering or fundraising go to LUNG.org.

Innovation is everywhere and in rural America, it shows up in everyday places. In small towns, from coast to coast, entrepreneurs are using new ideas, new technologies, and out of the box ingenuity to start and grow successful businesses and energize communities. Sometimes, it takes an outside perspective to see all the possibilities. Other times, folks back home know what they want to accomplish. They just don't know how to make it happen. They need guidance or coaching and our guest in this week's podcast does just that. Deb Brown is one of the co-founders of saveyour.town, a business that helps make small communities more relevant and vibrant. Along with her business partner, Becky McCray, Deb coaches small towns to make them better, promotes collaboration over committees, and provides ideas and expertise that make rural communities join together for the common good. Listen in to hear about some of the strategies and exercises they use to accomplish their goals, many of which can be done by everyone in the community without hefty budgets or corporate involvement. With a background in social media and Chamber of Commerce management, and with a love for the people of rural America, Deb is helping communities' own citizens save their town with their own resources.

We speak with local musician Deb Brown about her Christmas album “Christmas Memories", Julia informs on the growing importance of technology knowledge, and we bring up the debate of real vs. fake Christmas trees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We speak with local musician Deb Brown about her Christmas album “Christmas Memories", Julia informs on the growing importance of technology knowledge, and we bring up the debate of real vs. fake Christmas trees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vocalist Deb Brown joins Patty Peterson on Sunday Morning Jazz to talk about her Holiday concert & CD release on Dec. 2 at Crooners.

Deb Brown Maher is a relationship catalyst with a profound passion for ethical sales techniques and mindset in "selling like Jesus." Her perspective on this topic is centered around the idea of prioritizing the needs and well-being of the customer. She believes that sales should be approached with kindness, caring, and trust, rather than solely focusing on making a sale. Her commitment to moral and ethical considerations is evident in her ability to turn down potential clients whose values and beliefs do not align with hers. Her faith and guidance from God have also played a significant role in shaping her perspective and navigating challenging situations with demanding potential clients. Join Kim Thompson-Pinder and Deb Brown Maher on this episode of the Author to Authority podcast as they delve deeper into the concept of ethical sales techniques and the mindset of "selling like Jesus."

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show podcast Deb Brown, co-founder of SaveYour.Town, talks about her work in rural community and economic development. She explains how inclusive community engagement through activities like vacant building tours and seeking input from all community members, including youth, can generate excitement and ideas. Deb also emphasizes the power of testing small ideas, gathering community involvement, and taking small steps to build momentum. Her approach focuses on positivity, storytelling, and empowering community members to create grassroots change. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Deb Brown.

A SMALL TOWN NEVER FORGETS!! In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with Deb Brown and Becky McCray, co-founders of Save Your Town!  With a focus on smaller communities, they believe small towns can be saved by their own people using their own resources.  As small town experts, their organization combats community challenges and specializes in low or no cost solutions, ones that will work in even the tiniest of towns.  Hear them talk about the recently released "Survey of Rural Challenges: and find out what were some of the most surprising things they learned during the process.  Take a listen and discover some best practices that small towns throughout the country (and in Appalachia) are deploying to improve their communities - who knows, you may even have the inclination to "Save Your Town!" You might even hear Neil's thoughts on wearing white and  the question of why we don't work on Labor Day.  Also, don't forget the #AppBiz of the week: Tionesta Market Village and Matt's Happy Cow BBQ! Deb Brown: Building Possibility - https://buildingpossibility.com/ Becky McCray: Small Biz Survival - https://smallbizsurvival.com/ Save Your Town - https://saveyour.town/ App News: Renewable Energy Jobs Are Coming To Appalachia (Mother Jones) - www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/08/renewable-energy-jobs-are-coming-to-appalachia/  The Potential to Convert Toxic Waste in Appalachian Coal Mines - https://nationworldnews.com/the-potential-to-convert-toxic-waste-in-appalachia-coal-mines-into-valuable-resources/ Fracking Counties in Appalachia are Shedding Jobs - www.ehn.org/fracking-job-loss-2664305050.html Festival Guide - https://festivalguidesandreviews.com/west-virginia-festivals/ The Connect Act -  https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3216?s=1&r=1  SOAR Summit - https://soar-ky.org/summit/ ARC Appalachian Research Teaching Initiative - www.arc.gov/acri/  #AppBiz: Tionesta Market Village - www.marketvillage-tionesta.com/index.html  Matt's Happy Cow BBQ - https://happycowbbq.wixsite.com/mattshappycowbbq 

In this special 200th episode of Economics Explored, host Gene Tunny is joined by Tim Hughes to discuss some of the highlights from the last 100 episodes. The episode features clips of Brad DeLong (UC Berkeley) describing how we've been slouching towards utopia since 1870, Sir David Hendry (Oxford) on the merits of small modular nuclear reactors, Leonora Risse (RMIT) on the benefits of diversity, and Super Forecaster Warren Hatch on what makes a good forecaster, among others.  Please get in touch with any questions, comments and suggestions by emailing us at contact@economicsexplored.com or sending a voice message via https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored. What's covered in EP200[2:24] Brad DeLong on Slouching towards Utopia[10:01] Jon Erickon's vision of an economy “built on maintenance, resilience and cooperation instead of growth, efficiency and competition” - check out his book The Progress Illusion: Reclaiming Our Future from the Fairytale of Economics[25:29] Wayne Visser shares his optimism regarding how we're dealing with environmental challenges - check out his book Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society, and the Economy[32:08] Sir David Hendry on the merits of small nuclear reactors[38:05] Warren Hatch on what makes a good forecaster[43:36] Leonora Risse on the benefits of diversity for decision making[52:20] Deb Brown on critical thinking[58:05] Andrew May on how he went from Australian cricket performance coach to executive coach to CEOs of ASX 50 companiesLinks relevant to the conversationEpisodes from which clips were taken from:Slouching Towards Utopia w/ Brad DeLong – EP163 – Economics ExploredThe Progress Illusion w/ Jon Erickson – EP166 – Economics ExploredThriving w/ Wayne Visser, Cambridge & Antwerp sustainable business expert – EP130Sir David Hendry on economic forecasting & the net zero transition – EP198Superforecasting w/ Warren Hatch, CEO of Good Judgment – EP176 – Economics ExploredWomen in Economics with Dr Leonora Risse of RMIT, Melbourne – EP124Truth (or the lack of it) in politics and how to think critically with help from Descartes – EP123 – Economics ExploredThe importance of physical & mental health for top CEO performance w/ Andrew May – EP193Link to info about Windscale fire mentioned in conversation between Gene and Tim:Windscale fire - WikipediaThanks to Obsidian Productions for mixing the episode and to the show's sponsor, Gene's consultancy business www.adepteconomics.com.au. Full transcripts are available a few days after the episode is first published at www.economicsexplored.com. Economics Explored is available via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, and other podcasting platforms.

Before Deb participated in my Flight podcast group program she was plagued with fear. In 2023, she kept moving her “Launch a podcast” business goal from Q1, to Q2, and then to Q3…pushing it away because it was too heavy and too hard to figure it out on her own. But, she is a GO GETTER…why couldn't she just do the thing?? Right after Deb and I got in contact with each other, she heard CLEARLY that she was supposed to join the FLIGHT podcast group….I get LITERAL chills when she tells the story!!! Hear THAT story and Deb's transformation on this episode. Find the complete show notes here: https://www.wrenrobbins.com/dontwingit/92   LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: www.instagram.com/wrenrobbinscoach FB: www.facebook.com/wrenrobbinspodcastcoaching Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/wrenrobbinspodcastcoaching Clapper: https://bit.ly/DWIclapper YouTube: www.youtube.com/wrenrobbinspodcastcoaching8605    

About Deb Brown Maher: Deb Brown Maher owns Deb Brown Sales, a company that helps small business owners succeed through improved sales performance. She has over thirty years of experience in sales leadership, training, and coaching. Her clients boast that she successfully moves them from "stuck" to "productive" by empowering them to change how they approach sales. Deb is passionate about helping people sell from a position of integrity. She shares her methods in her book and video training course "Sell Like Jesus: 7 Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales". Deb has an impressive track record of getting results — first as a salesperson, then as a sales leader for various organizations, and now as the owner of Deb Brown Sales. She loves working with small business owners who have to sell but hate to sell. Her long-term goal is to eliminate the negative stereotype of sales by changing how people sell. Check out the latest episode of our Conversational Selling podcast to learn more about Deb.  In this episode, Nancy and Deb discuss the following:The reason why many people hate selling.Ways of changing the minds of business owners who must sell but aren't into it.Selling is having a persuasive conversation.The history of Deb's book: Sell Like Jesus, Seven Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales. Value of a balance of caring for others and standing our ground in sales. If you're talking, you're not selling. You can't sell anything to anyone until you understand what they want to buy.Why nobody can convince anyone of anything.You don't have to be an expert in your product to sell it effectively.Key Takeaways:  Changing mindset starts first with the willingness to look at sales from a different perspective.If you don't have a ready response that creates a win-win scenario, you will end up in a win-lose or a lose-win, both of which are loose loops. If prospects know a lot and you're telling them all the great features and benefits, you're insulting them because you're discounting what they know without knowing it.Good news for those who think you must do dog-and-pony shows - you don't. In fact, it's usually insulting.Passion drives you. But that passion alone isn't enough to sell effectively.A book might be worth that expense just to read to get alternative perspectives because the phrasing, the way of saying things and doing things differently, is not intuitive."So, if you're in sales, you are going to be asked to lower your price. And if you don't have a ready response that creates the win-win scenario, then you're going to end up in a win-lose or a lose-win, both of which are loose loops." – DEB " What I did was look at how Jesus communicated. And I elevated the techniques that he used to these seven characteristics. The first one is a character, then connection, clarity, comprehension, certainty, choice, and commitment. Now you can imagine there are a lot of nuances under each one of those characteristics but basically what I did was take the steps of the sales process from preparation to setting expectations to having that sales conversation, closing, delivering, and doing the follow-up and follow-through, and applied that that structure in each of these characteristics, if that makes sense. " – DEB "Going back to something you said about the importance of preparation, we need to be prepared for each sales process step. And when you're making a first contact, the goal is to go ahead and do your selling on that call if you're in a one-call close. But most people are not. And so, the goal of that first call is to create space to have a deeper discussion, whether it's face-to-face or a video conference, or a separate phone call where you have enough time set aside to go through the process of qualifying effectively." – DEB Connect with Deb Brown Maher:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbrownmaher/Deb Brown Sales: www.debbrownsales.comWorshipful Art:https://deborah-brown.pixels.com/Try Our Proven, 3-Step System, Guaranteeing Accountability and Transparency that Drives RESULTS by clicking on this link: https://oneofakindsales.com/call-center-in-a-box/  Connect with Nancy Calabrese: Twitter: https://twitter.com/oneofakindsalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/One-Of-A-Kind-Sales-304978633264832/Website: https://oneofakindsales.comPhone: 908-879-2911 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncalabrese/Email: leads@oneofakindsales.com

Deb Brown Maher fell in love with sales when she was a kid. But when she entered the workforce and got her first sales job, she failed miserably. Why? She was expected to use a high-pressure script. She couldn't sustain the behavior they asked of her, so she quit. That spurred her to find a way to sell that was ethical, honors the prospect, and makes money. Because Deb is a Christ-follower, she looked to Jesus. As she read scripture, the Lord highlighted certain passages showing her how they applied to sales conversations. That's how her book, “Sell Like Jesus” was born.  Deb recently completed a Marketplace Mission Trip and had an unforgettable experience. In this episode of Follower of One, Deb shares how her prayer to appreciate the gold in others is impacting lives.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Learn more about Deb Brown Maher and her business [0:45] Deb's bi-monthly group problem-solving calls [3:30] Deb's experience on a Marketplace Mission Trip [7:38] How Deb shares her appreciation for the gold in others [15:00]  Deb encourages others to make the time to do a mission trip [21:00] Resources & People Mentioned Building Relationships like Jesus with Deb Brown Maher, #63 Connect with Deb Brown Maher Deb Brown Sales Deb's Fine Art Sell Like Jesus Deb's Sales Training Course   Subscribe to Follower of One: A Faith at Work Podcast Audio Production and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK

You've heard of WWJD? But you probably never thought of HWJS?... How Would Jesus Sell?Pricing, selling and marketing is a struggle for most entrepreneurs, but especially for Christian creatives who don't know where to start or how to approach selling without feeling uncomfortable.But what if your faith is actually the key to selling?Deb Brown Maher is a sales coach, artist, and author of the book "Sell Like Jesus: Seven Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales", in which she teaches believers how to ethically create a successful business while still honoring their faith, empowering them to confidently charge what their work is worth and never feel guilty again.As a young, developing artist, Deb Brown Maher once felt selling her work was a necessary evil. Now, she helps business owners and entrepreneurs to trust in God while pricing their work and understanding the importance of serving their customers. Deb teaches that selling can bless others, not just yourself, and that taking the time to reach out to individuals and meet their needs is key.In this episode, you will learn1. Why you should not guilty about charging for your work2.. How to sell like Jesus and serve people while doing so3. How to include God in your pricing strategiesMore Resources from Deb Brown Maher:DebBrownSales.comBuy "Sell Like Jesus" on AmazonOther episodes you'll enjoy:Mind your (Creative) Business and Embrace a Professional Attitude (Back to Basics #3) [TGGS 138]Secrets of Effective Music Marketing: How to Apply Smart Strategies and Get Noticed w/ Dre Marshall, Executive [TGGS 81]How to Develop Your 24/7 Business Mindset w/ Lem Bass, Entrepreneur / Musician [TGGS 154]Free Resource for Artists Considering Going ProIf you are thinking about becoming a full-time artist, you've got to ask the right questions. So we've created a workbook to help you figure out what you need to know before making the leap. Go to GodandGigs.com/questions to get your free download of this powerful and practical resource, and take the next step toward your creative dreams! Support the showHELP US HELP MORE CREATIVES -- Support the show monthly! For just $3 a month, you can help us continue the work of blessing creatives like you and creating more awesome content on our podcast. Tap HERE to pick an amount to support - leave your name and we'll be sure to shout you out on a future show!

Deb Brown is the president of Deb Brown Sales and Author of Sell Like Jesus, Seven Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales. After realizing how many people associated her with the pushy used car salesman type everyone hates, she took a professional sales course and recognized principles being taught that resonated with her faith. As a child, she loved the idea of making and selling things to make money. When she graduated from college, she came to the conclusion that she had to find a way to sell that which she was comfortable with. It took years before she found someone that was teaching a trustworthy sales approach that was also Christian. He was very careful not to teach techniques that would disregard another person. Those sales where you have to talk to someone to consummate a sale even when doing lead gen online. There comes a point in your sales process where you have the conversation to gain understanding and see whether you have a good fit between what you have and what they need.She believes that conversation needs to have structure. Most people think sales is by the seat of their pants, and people develop their own mojo. Doing and saying certain things every time in a certain way. If you just set the expectations at the beginning of the conversation, you'll have a chance to get back on track. If you've gotten off track, you can point back to the expectations that were set and reset the course for the conversation.At the end of the sales conversation, which isn't necessarily the end of the sales process. Set expectations to make sure everyone is clear on what's going to happen next. Establish what was accomplished and what deliverables each party might have before you meet again. Deb made the decision long ago to only work with people who want to learn. When talking to a company with a sales team, she always makes sure to engage with the sales manager and individual salespeople themselves to get buy-in because if someone doesn't want to learn, they could put up obstacles that derail the teaching and learning of everyone in the room. She believes it's essential to master each of the steps and transition between them. There are some phrases that she asks people to memorize because they work 100% of the time. A lot of people think this person can sell because it's in their nature and they just have the personality for it, and you could never do what they do. The truth is that there are certain ways to engage in conversation with people when selling. No matter what your personality is, whether you're an introvert or extrovert, Deb will teach you perfect phrases. When you approach sales as a conversation by giving and taking, you are learning more than you're telling. In the early stages, you're learning someone's story and you're gaining the information that you need to be able to guide them to the best possible solution for them.In this episode:[01:49] Deb describes her journey of getting into salesHaving to find a way to sell which was oblivious to as a child, became a really big issueNot being able to do to people what she didn't want to be done to herself[06:04] Using sales tactics in the digital marketing world and getting pushbackInvite people to an open conversation about their reactionHave the conversation and gain the understanding to see whether you are a good fit[09:33] The goal is to create an environment which you and the prospect can discover togetherSetting expectations is about starting the conversation by stating the objectivesMapping out the first phone call all the way...

On today's episode of The Confluence: We ask about the implications of the Pittsburgh police again enforcing minor traffic violations, despite a 2021 ordinance to prevent them from doing so; the American Lung Association's annual State of Tobacco Control report finds Pennsylvania has a long way to go in providing tools for reducing tobacco use and secondhand smoke; and the Pittsburgh Penguins are stumbling heading into the All Star break. Today's guests include: David Harris, WESA's legal analyst; Deb Brown, chief mission officer with the American Lung Association; and Rob Rossi, senior writer for The Athletic.

Our guest in this episode believes selling doesn't have to feel like a necessary evil. More so, that one doesn't have to sell their soul to sell. Deb Brown Maher is a relationship catalyst who helps business owners and freelancers change their sales approach by shifting their perspective of sales from convincing a prospect to buy to being of service to them. Deb's combination of coaching, creative listening and supportive guidance enables her clients to gain a completely new perspective on their sales process and conversations, which leads to an increase in sales and business growth success. Deb is also the author of the book, “Sell Like Jesus:7 Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales”, where she details how to apply the communication methods used by Jesus to open the doors to reap the benefits of the spiritual law of the harvest: Everyone reaps what they sow. In sales, as in life, when we do the right things for the right reasons, we get right results.

Author and Coach, Deb Brown Maher is here to help us remember how to Sell Like Jesus    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbospodcast/support

Ever felt a bit icky about sales? Then you are going to love this episode! Deb Brown Maher is Founder of DebBrownSales.com, Author of Sell Like Jesus, and a Global Sales Coach. Deb is a practitioner with an enviable track record in establishing national sales programs, growing global startup sales, and tripling sales year-on-year not just once, but twice in her own business - starting during the GFC. And she does it all by modelling the leadership characteristics of Christ in the Gospels. If you've ever had less than ideal sales results, you'll love her Bible hacks on how you can start TODAY to grow your business and do it all like Jesus! Please subscribe so you don't miss upcoming episodes, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you're listening from. And you can become part of the BibleHax community at: https://fb.me/BibleHax Apart from her website, you can connect with Deb at https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbrownmaher/ . And of course you can buy the Sell Like Jesus book at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Like-Jesus-Characteristics-Ethical/dp/1734055707?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=shazianwebdesign&linkCode=ur2&linkId=4312cb067d1375099338521d7da3cc45&camp=1789&creative=9325 Want to dive even deeper? Deb's online course includes lifetime access to all the curriculum, a 6 month group coaching implementation program, and even a one-on-one one hour coaching session with Deb herself to ensure your success! Check it out now at: https://uju105.isrefer.com/go/DBS/ShazJones/ (You won't pay any extra but I may receive a small affiliate commission if you purchase through some of the links on this page).

Dr. Albert Rizzo, Chief Medical Officer, American Lung Association, and Deb Brown, Chief Mission Officer, American Lung Association, discussed the ALA's annual report on lung cancer.   Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in America, but both expressed hope thanks to their aggressive anti-smoking advocacy and scans for people at high risk.  Screening is used to detect lung cancer early, if  caught before it spreads, the likelihood of surviving 5 years or more improves to 60 percent.   We discussed the causes, while smoking is accountable for many cases, second hand smoke, particle pollution and radon can also cause it. For former smokers, however, a screening program can help discover cancer while still in its earliest stages.  We also discussed the outcome disparities for men – and women – of colour, in scanning and treatment.    For more information call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit Lung.org.  For the risk factor questionnaire go to SavedByTheScan.

Sell Like Jesus Deb Brown Maher pt 2 You've heard me share my story several times on this podcast. How, after I left the military, I had my own business doing insurance sales and did quite well for several years. I had my own agency with agents and staff and we had become the second highest producing agency nationwide for the company I was with.  But, eventually, I got bored with it and entered law enforcement. The reason I bring that up is simple. Our guest today has written an absolutely fabulous book titled, “Sell Like Jesus.”  Praise the Lord! Most people recognize Jesus as the master in servant leadership. But did you know He was a master salesman? Deb Brown Maher says, “When done right, sales is a form of servant leadership.”  In her book, “Sell Like Jesus: 7 Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales,” she unpacks what Jesus did; how He did it and how YOU can apply it to your sales conversations, too! Amen! Deb Brown Maher is an accomplished business owner who has been helping salespeople connect with their ideal customers for over 30 years. Her professional background included expertise in all levels of sales execution, training and coaching that spans multiple industries as well businesses of every size: from start-ups to mid-range and global organizations. Her passion is helping her clients overcome obstacles to achieve sales success so they are better able to serve their clients while fulfilling their own goals and dreams. She is committed to teaching people to sell from a position of authority. This is part two of a great two part interview! In your book, “Sell Like Jesus: 7 Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales,” you list seven different characteristics. Can you briefly go over them for us and give us an idea of what you cover in your book? Because this sounds fascinating… (we pick up our conversation with Characteristic #4)... #4 – Comprehension #5 – Certainty #6 – Choice #7 – Commitment Out of those sevens characteristics, which do you believe is the most important? You state, in your book, “Sell Like Jesus: 7 Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales,” that Jesus is the ultimate model in how to “establish, build and maintain meaningful relationships.” Is that the key to a successful sales career? Relationship? Deb, this has been so interesting… How can someone obtain a copy of your book, “Sell Like Jesus: 7 Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales,”?  Is it available on Amazon? If someone wanted to get in touch with you, to ask a question, check out your coaching program or possibly to do an interview such as this, how can they do that? How can someone get I touch with you? I'll put links to all of this down in the show notes below… Folks, Jesus had to, not only recruit His disciples and “sell them” on the new plan of salvation, He had to do so in a way that they would be able to carry on the “sales system” after He was gone. He was – and is – the ultimate salesman. Amen! Deb Brown Maher's book, “Sell Like...

Sell Like Jesus Deb Brown Maher pt 1 You've heard me share my story several times on this podcast. How, after I left the military, I had my own business doing insurance sales and did quite well for several years. I had my own agency with agents and staff and we had become the second highest producing agency nationwide for the company I was with.  But, eventually, I got bored with it and entered law enforcement. The reason I bring that up is simple. Our guest today has written an absolutely fabulous book titled, “Sell Like Jesus.”  Praise the Lord! Most people recognize Jesus as the master in servant leadership. But did you know He was a master salesman? Deb Brown Maher says, “When done right, sales is a form of servant leadership.”  In her book, “Sell Like Jesus: 7 Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales,” she unpacks what Jesus did; how He did it and how YOU can apply it to your sales conversations, too! Amen! Deb Brown Maher is an accomplished business owner who has been helping salespeople connect with their ideal customers for over 30 years. Her professional background included expertise in all levels of sales execution, training and coaching that spans multiple industries as well businesses of every size: from start-ups to mid-range and global organizations. Her passion is helping her clients overcome obstacles to achieve sales success so they are better able to serve their clients while fulfilling their own goals and dreams. She is committed to teaching people to sell from a position of authority. First question I always start with is this. Other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Deb Brown Maher?” Your first venture into sales was fairly successful. Can you explain the success you had selling pot holders? What made you decide to pursue sales as a career goal? But your first venture in sales did not work out the way you thought it would. You felt like you were being lumped into the same category as the “used car salesman” category. I must admit, I've felt like that before as well. What did you do to overcome that perception? You have a saying, “People get into business because they love what they do – not because they love selling.” But isn't sales a part of every business? You state, “Sales and evangelism, when done well, is a unique form of servant leadership.” Can you explain that for us? In your book, “Sell Like Jesus: 7 Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales,” you list seven different characteristics. Can you briefly go over them for us and give us an idea of what you cover in your book? Because this sounds fascinating… #1 – Character #2 – Connection #3 – Clarity #4 – Comprehension Folks, Jesus had to, not only recruit His disciples and “sell them” on the new plan of salvation, He had to do so in a way that they would be able to carry on the “sales system” after He was gone. He was – and is – the ultimate salesman. Amen! Deb Brown Maher's book, “Sell Like Jesus: 7 Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales,” will...

Are you tired of utilizing pushy sales pitches? Do you truly desire to meet people's needs? Meet Deb Brown Maher, author and relationship catalyst. She encourages people to sell like Jesus by helping entrepreneurs change their sales approach, shifting their perspective of sales from convincing a prospect to buy to being of service to them. Her combination of coaching, creative listening, and supportive guidance ultimately enables her clients to gain an increase in sales and business growth success. She especially wants Christians to know that they bring something extra to the marketplace.

#168 - What separates the top Realtors from the rest? Follow up. The gold is in the follow up. On this episode of The Real Estate UnSalesperson podcast, we're going to learn to master follow up with Deb Brown Maher.Why is follow up so important? A high percentage of buyers and sellers are not going to be ready to sign a contract with you the first time you meet. Maybe they are just gathering information, or maybe they are interviewing other Realtors, or maybe they just haven't made a final decision yet if they want to move.How do you set yourself apart from the other Realtors that your potential clients may talk to? With your follow up. Very few Realtors follow up. If the client is not right in front of them, they forget about them. If you do follow up, you will be in the minority of Realtors and that is a good thing. You will have very little competition. You will also impress your potential clients with your interest in serving them.So, how should you follow up? When should you contact them? What should you say? Deb Brown Maher provides some excellent insights on this podcast on how to follow up in a manner that your clients want.Meet Deb Brown MaherDeb Brown Maher is a sales coach, author and speaker who helps business owners make more sales by shifting their perspective —  from convincing prospects to buy, to being of service to them. She is passionate about selling from a position of integrity and shares her methods in Sell Like Jesus: 7 Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales. Deb got started in sales at the ripe old age of eight when she sold handmade potholders door to door and learned how a sale can brighten two people's day – hers and her customer's. She honed her approach with companies small and large including Lucent Technologies, Hershey Foods, Computer Associates and Comcast Cable.As the owner of Deb Brown Sales, Deb has used the Sell Like Jesus approach to help hundreds of business leaders increase sales by 50-100% in just 12 months.  Learn more at www.debbrownsales.com.Deb is also a fine artist who paints as a creative expression of worship inspired by and given back to God. She starts with a blank canvas, and no specific image in mind as onlookers watch her paint. Deb seeks guidance from the Holy Spirit for what the Lord wants to make manifest to those observing.  Everyone experiences the unfolding of God's visual message real-time as He gives revelation, healing, and peace directly to everyone through the painting, according to each one's needs. Her artwork is available at www.worshipfulart.com.Sales Is An Honorable ProfessionSales is an honorable profession if done properly. As Deb says, a sale can brighten two people's day, yours and your client's.Don't miss this episode of The Real Estate UnSalesperson podcast. It will both educate and entertain you. Let's master follow up with Deb Brown Maher!Get The UnSalesyGram Newsletter!How would you like to get some great ideas on how to successfully sell real estate in an unsalesy manner delivered to your inbox along with some inspiration and motivation? Sign up for my free UnSalesyGram Newsletter here!Mortgage Connects, an MGIC PodcastInsights and tips from top mortgage industry pros!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

If you are wondering what is a chamber of commerce and if it can help your business, this latest episode of SmallBiz in: 15 is one you won't want to miss. Here, former Chamber Executive and Co-founder of Save Your Town Deb Brown sits down with Shawn Hessinger, the Executive Editor for Small Business Trends to discuss this topic in depth. Highlights of the interview What is a Chamber of Commerce? include: • Benefits your local chamber can bring your small business • When you should join more than one chamber • If you should consider starting your own chamber of commerce Deb Brown also explains why asking how a chamber can help your business may not be the right question to ask and what is a better question to ask instead. You can catch up with Deb Brown at https://saveyour.town/ if you need more information after watching this episode.

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How To Sell Like Jesus with Deb Brown MaherAre you ready to create a collaboration with your customers and change the whole selling concept? Connecting with your customer the right way and developing a relationship is important for you to sell and provide value. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Deb Brown Maher, the author of the book Sell Like Jesus. She explains her selling experience and why the Sell Like Jesus concept works in driving results. Business owners and solo entrepreneurs can sell from a position of integrity and be successful. Listen in to learn the importance of building beneficial relationships with your customers before pitching to them. “Good salespeople continue to learn, sharpen, and hone their skills.”-Deb [14:36]What you will learn in this episode:•[0:43] Get to know Deb and her lifelong experience as a salesperson. •[1:52] The importance of connecting with people as it relates to our products and services to create a collaboration. •[4:08] How to focus on the benefit of your potential customer rather than making the sale. •[6:59] She explains why she titled her book Sell Like Jesus and the concept behind it. Relevant Links:Website: https://debbrownsales.com/Signed books: https://debbrownsales.com/slj-book/Book also available on most major retailers.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbrownmaher/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SellLikeJesus

Deb Brown, Chief Mission Officer for the American Lung Association, discussed respiratory disease - asthma, CPD, tuberculosis and lung cancer, the number one cancer killer for men and women in the US, and their efforts to eradicate it through education, research and direct services. She discussed the research funding they provide and programs such as ‘Saved by the Scan' – a free, low dose lung scan for former smokers, their smoking cessation classes and classroom education and advocacy work.  She recounted their successes in passing tobacco restrictions and their reports on air quality and emission-free vehicles.   Both reports can be found at their website. For a Saved By The Scan checklist of eligibility, information about asthma programs 'Better Breathers' and 'Open Airways' and their teen education and advocacy, including FreedomFrom Tobacco and Vape-Free school initiatives, go to LUNG.ORG.  There you will also find information about supporting the Lung Association, either throug donations or volunteering, or by joining their Lung Force, 'Team Turquoise' will be found at the annual Fight For Air Climb April 9 or their upcoming walks.    For information and advice, 7A to 7P 7 days a week, call 1-800-LUNG-USA 

The Secret Sauce to Keeping a Full Sales Pipeline with Deb Brown Maher * What are the 3 critical steps to qualifying a buyer? * How would you like to triple your sales? * What are the 3 primary ingredients to the Secret Sauce? www.DebBrownSales.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mrbiz/support

Jenn is welcoming Deb Brown back to the show, as Jenn celebrates her 40th birthday!  Deb's greatest passions are being a wife, a mom, and serving as a life coach for women to find freedom in their next brave steps.  She is founder of faithWalk Ministries, a Christian speaker, and Bible teacher.  Today they discuss:   Seeking God in our seasons of life How to be brave in the face of fear The benefits of having a life coach   Deb's previous appearance, Episode 6: Need a Dose of Brave?   Deb's book, Brave as a Girl Can Be   Jenn's new book, with Deb serving as a coach, My Yes is on The Table (use code CELEBRATEJENN for 40% discount, only here at Moody Publishers)   Hebrews 10:35-39   Connect with Deb Brown: Coaching The code for 15% off coaching is JENN15 Facebook Instagram Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Philosophy Professor Deb Brown helps us explore some big questions around risk, cost-benefit analysis, and public policy, particularly relating to the pandemic. Deb also explains what was so important about the Enlightenment. About this episode's guest - Prof. Deb BrownDeborah Brown is Professor, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry at the University of Queensland, Australia. During her time in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Deb has coordinated a wide range of projects focusing on critical thinking. She has been instrumental in establishing connections and partnerships within the school sector, including with the Queensland Department of Education, as well as building partnerships across UQ and with international education providers. As part of her role, Deb works to link the UQ Critical Thinking Project into relevant projects within the university to provide educators with an understanding of how to embed critical thinking in classroom practice and assessment and to maximise outcomes for students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Deb has established a professional development program for educators, booster courses for school and university students and research collaborations with a diverse range of researchers from the broader UQ community. Deb has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland and a Master of Arts and PHD from the University of Toronto.Links relevant to the conversationTruth (or the lack of it) in politics and how to think critically with help from Descartes – EP123AbbreviationsQALY Quality-Adjusted Life YearThanks to the show's audio engineer Josh Crotts for his assistance in producing the episode. Please get in touch with any questions, comments and suggestions by emailing us at contact@economicsexplored.com or sending a voice message via https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored. Economics Explored is available via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, and other podcasting platforms.

A good cafe, good food and a good bar can often be the heart of a country town - for locals and the people who visit. What makes them successful, especially if they don't have a big-city population and workforce? In this podcast, Ken Burgin talks with Deb Brown from SaveYour.Town about the many ways that regional cafes and restaurants can grow and prosper through community connections and innovation - it's an inspiring conversation.You'll find the Show Notes and links for today's episode on the HospoReset.com website. Don't forget to subscribe to the weekly Hospo Reset newsletter, and connect with Ken Burgin on Linkedin and on Twitter.

Bill Horan talks with Deb Brown Maher, author of SELL LIKE JESUS. Deb will discuss how she came up with the title of her book, why most sales people receive little or no training, what is the fundamental skill all sales people must have and how to get over the fear of rejection.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and sales guru, Deb Brown Maher. Deb talks to us about love-based sales vs fear-based sales. Deb Brown Maher is a sales coach, author and speaker who helps business owners and solo entrepreneurs change the way they sell from ‘convincing a prospect to buy' to being of service.

Deb Brown realized at a young age how much she enjoyed creative activities. As an adult with a busy life and full-time job, she found that love of art again during the most stressful time of her life. She found that it brought her a peace and calmness that she dearly needed. Deb turned that experience into a mission, a community, and a business,  helping others find that same stress-free enjoyment of creative time. You can find Deb online: Website:  ArtGracePaint.com Get the info about all Deb's social media on Deb's Link Tree 

Deb Brown Maher is a sales coach, author and speaker with a passion to eliminate the negative stereotype of sales by teaching people how to sell from a position of integrity. Deb shares her methods in her book and video training course called “Sell Like Jesus: 7 Characteristics of Christ for Ethical Sales”. But what Deb teaches isn't just for sales. She also works with pastors, coaches, hospice workers, parents, family and friends who must get “buy-in” to accomplish specific outcomes. She is the POA for her 95-year-old mother and has to constantly negotiate with workers at the 24-hour nursing care facility where her mom lives now. Today Deb is going to share her caregiver insights as well as some selling skills that have helped her get the best possible outcomes for her mom under difficult circumstances.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbrownmaher/ https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Like-Jesus-Characteristics-Ethical/dp/1734055707 https://debbrownsales.com/

Life is an eternal wheel of uncontrolled incidents that everyone tries to thrive in. No matter what follows, we try to exercise our optimistic nature to both the church and our work to see the positive output from both commitments. It is easier said than done. At some point, you will lose track and even doubt yourself if you are taking the right step. In this episode, Sales Coach and Author Deb Brown Maher shares her insights about controlling negativity and her multi-functioning experience with the church and her profession. Problems are there to strengthen you for the better. Let Deb guide you on how you can stand firm while handling life challenges while still smiling at the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TechTalk guests, Ms. Deb Brown, Executive Director of the Florida Chiropractic Association and Ms. Jenn Prorro, Officer of Conventions & Program Development for the Florida Chiropractic Association, discuss the one technology doctors can immediately implement into their practice. - LIVE from St. Augustine, FL. Nov. 21, 2020

Lt. Governor Dr. Bethany Hall-Long speaks with the American Lung Association's Deb Brown who led the IMPACT Tobacco Coalition to become a 2019 Lt. Governor's Challenge winner. Deb has dedicated her entire professional career to lung health – and with Dr. Hall-Long and other members of IMPACT, carved the way for clean indoor law and other tobacco control measures in Delaware. Support the show (https://ltgovernorschallenge.org/)

On today's show, Rebecca chats with Deb Brown and Becky McCray, co-founders of Save Your Town, a website dedicated to showing people specific ways to make their small town a better place. Deb and Becky create videos, courses and toolkits that help small town people learn, grow and take action. They believe small towns can be saved by their own people using their own resources.

Adam Thompson talks with Deb Brown, author and customer loyalty guru about why customers stop spending money with businesses, and how you can turn that around!

In this episode of The Delicious Story, I visit with Deb Brown of saveyour.town about the big things happening in small towns today.Right off, Deb provided compelling information about the state of small-town U.S.A. that dispelled misconceptions I had about what is worthwhile and possible in small communities. Deb's news is that things are actually exciting in small towns, there are viable opportunities for development, and we should all care about supporting small towns—as residents and visitors alike. Deb grew up on a farm outside of Geneva, Iowa, population 141, where her first entrepreneurial venture was raising a hog. She developed her business chops through a rich background of business experiences both in small towns and big cities. Her passion for small towns never waned however, which led to her become co-founder of saveyour.town.Today, Deb travels all over, speaking and working with communities to help them brainstorm ideas into practical action. Deb is knowledgeable about small-town life and savvy when it comes to working the saveyour.town approach, coined “the idea friendly method.” The key elements of her method include:•Gather your crowd•Build connections•Take small stepsDeb is a natural storyteller and speaker, so she migrated from one interesting story to another providing thrilling examples of how this method has worked in small towns. And for those interested in marketing a business anywhere, the stories and messages of Deb's anecdotes will engage you like a warm piece of bread with butter!TASTY STORIESDeb shares one particular story of a South Dakota small town that includes teenagers, garden sheds and Christmas. I'd tell you the details, but they are more fun as told by Deb. See if you can glean the lesson of the story! Of course, at The Delicious Story we want to capture a memorable meal, and Deb shares an enchanting one involving travel, the magic of impromptu events all wrapped up in Lisbon, Portugal. STICK-TO-YOUR-RIBS GOOD LUCKAs I write this post, we are experiencing record-setting frozen temperatures in the Midwest and are surrounded by an unimaginable arctic tundra. And so, anything warm that can stick to the bones and rest in the belly for a while sounds marvelous. Deb shares a dish called Speck ‘n Dicken, a German-inspired term harkening to “Year-Old Pancake.” The recipe here is from SparkPeople. Deb mentions the small town of Akley, Iowa with strong German heritage where you can eat these pancakes in January; a tradition meant to bring you good luck. Speck ‘n DickenINGREDIENTS2 cups whole wheat flour1 cup white flour½ cup brown sugar3 tsp baking powder3 eggs¾ cup Karo (dark corn) syrupSalt2 cups milk½ tsp anise seed (optional)DIRECTIONS: Mix ingredients together (excluding the sausage) and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours). Then fry like a pancake, placing 2-3 sliced ring bologna pieces on one side before flipping. Makes 24 medium sized "pancakes". *Tastes wonderful served with homemade applesauce. CONTACT DEB BROWNIf you're eager to learn more about small-town development you can reach out to Deb at saveyour.town to ask questions and subscribe to their newsletter. She also recommended reading the work of rural sociologist Ben Winchester, based in Minnesota. ABOUT STORIED GIFTSSherry is the founder of Storied Gifts, a personal publisher that works with families and companies to curate and craft their stories into history books. When not writing and recording, Sherry spends loads of time with her grandchildren and is based in Des Moines, Iowa. STORIED GIFTS SHOPLooking for a lift and inspiration? Please check out the Storied Gifts Shop where we've gathered beautiful pieces including jewelry, home décor and clothing designed to encourage you to live your rich and full storied life.

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including Apple Podcasts / iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website at WinnieAnderson.com. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my Courageous community. You can do that by becoming a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward to reach your biggest goals. We all talk about wanting to get new clients and wanting to get more clients. But what if we didn't have to? What if you actually had clients who stayed with you longer, felt so cherished by you, that they were more likely to recommend you to others? SHOW NOTES There's a study that says a 5% increase in client retention can lead to an increase in profits of between 25 and 95%. Wow. Of course you've got to deliver a great service. You've got to produce a transformation that gets clients excited. But it also speaks to the relationship you have with clients and how you can help them see and feel how much you genuinely care for them. That's what this episode is all about. Deb Brown is a speaker, author, and consultant who specializes in working with entrepreneurs to develop relationships with their clients and create lifelong profitable relationships with them. Listen in as Deb explains: The profit in retaining more clients and serving them for a longer time period.   How building relationships helps you stand out Her simple 3-part framework that helps you create a custom loyalty strategy that pays off An old-school strategy that still works and probably always will  How to leverage your time and create a strategy that works for you Simple, practical and proven strategies that have a great payoff  How to repurpose items and add value to your relationship with clients    As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your action step and cocktail exercise for this episode. Resources Guest Contact Information Deb Brown's website -- get her free report with key strategies including: The three touchpoints in every business relationship The 4 Types of people you must WOW Why should not just deliver results but also WOW Deb's book, Lifelong Loyal Clients: How smart professionals turn relationships into revenues Deb on YouTube Deb Brown's author page on Amazon   Related Resources Common Mistake Made When Choosing Promotional Products Perceived Value - A critical point to understand when choosing and using promotional products to build your brand and grow relationships with clients Visit Kamis Imprinted Products (a past client of Winnie's) and get their free report, "10 Mistakes Made When Choosing Promotional Products and How to Avoid Them"   Are You an Introverted, Mission-Driven Entrepreneur Looking to Network and Connect with Like-Minded and Like Personality'd Professionals?  Join Winnie's closed Facebook group and end the isolation and build relationships with other coaches, consultants, and experts like you who are looking to come out of hiding, make their next big leap in their business, and share information, tips, and resources to grow their businesses and create success on their terms.