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Sell Without Selling
054: Become a Social Media Success and Influencer With Sarah Olea

Sell Without Selling

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 65:51


Based in Los Angeles, California, Sarah Olea has an unparalleled history of successful marketing and public relation campaigns. Under the direction of Sarah Olea, the careers of an blend of clients have been ignited; from recording artists and authors, to medical professionals and athletes. Sarah’s passion for marketing, and music promotions, started when she began working with recording artists before graduating high school. In college she worked in sales and management while continuing to help artists brand and market themselves. She combined her skills of marketing and sales to develop strategic marketing and PR campaigns. In 2014, Facebook constructed a business case study including the work she accomplished as head of Public Relations, and Marketing for a California based shoe company. In 2017, Sarah left the freelancing business, and launched her marketing company, Social Light LLC, with her partner Malena Lloyd. The woman owned business has over 24 clients in the entertainment & product industry. Out of the office, you can find Sarah in another office or meeting, literally - she’s a slight workaholic, but finds joy in everything she does. She loves her four crazy dogs and will probably get another in the next year. Sarah is glorified fact-checker and google is her best friend. Her preferred music streaming app is Spotify and she loves podcasts. On this Episode: On this episode of Sell Without Selling, Stacey and Sarah discuss the vast differences between networking and social media, as well as the definition of wealth and success. Key Takeaways: Know all your options, then start executing. Define wealth because it's different for everyone. A social media audience doesn't guarantee success. Tweetable Quote: "100,000 followers doesn't make anyone an expert." -Sarah Olea "Identify the project in front of you, and lay out each step needed to succeed." -Sarah Olea "Social media is a bull horn. Networking is direct communication with a targeted goal." - Sarah Olea Sarah Olea: Connect with and find out more about Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sdotolea/?hl=en (Instagram) Resources: Instagram: @pivotpointadvantage Schedule a 15 minute call with Stacey:http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey ( http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey) If you’re ready to take yourself and your business to the next level and are interested in a coaching program that will get you there check out:http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccess ( http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccess)  Join an interactive environment to help you build the success you’ve always wanted with other like-minded, success-driven entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals:https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling ( https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling)  

Marketing Study Lab Helping You Pass Marketing Qualifications
Content Planning with Andy Lambert Director at ContentCal - Episode 132

Marketing Study Lab Helping You Pass Marketing Qualifications

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 49:20


Subscribe: Let us do the hard work and send the podcast to you: https://bit.ly/2NZjODA Review: Share the love and leave a 5* review from your phone: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1375904962 (from anywhere else hit the ‘Write a Review’ button in the Apple Podcasts app or iTunes) Guest and Episode Links Andy Lambert https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycontentcal/ https://www.contentcal.io/ https://answerthepublic.com/ https://buzzsumo.com/ Enjoy the Episode - Happy Marketing! Website Thingy: www.marketingstudylab.co.uk The Professional Bit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersumpton/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marketingstudylab/ Tweet Tweet: https://twitter.com/cousinp81 Intro You may hear a lot of Marketers talking about content. Content creation, automation of content, a bank of content to rely on, content tools, you get the idea, and hopefully by now you’ve realised that a whole bucket load of research and insight, segmentation, targeting and positioning, strategic thinking and tactical thought is required before we even get to think about any type of content. But when we do get to that stage, it’s always good to have a helping hand. Andy Lambert is one man that can help you. Not only is he one of the founding members of ContentCal (a content marketing platform that brings content marketing strategy, workflow and management together), but he is full of tips, actionable insights and a brain full of the latest social news. In this episode we cover; - What makes a good content strategy - Maximise your content and creative - Paid v organic - Where to get content ideas - Using stats to develop better content Watch the episode video: https://youtu.be/1eSqk6nNL-g Takeaways Top Tip Where to start is actually the top tip! And this is with good research. Good research into the content that is performing well in your field, search volumes, your customers persona and also influencers that are prominent within your space. Research these topics and your content foundations will be solid. Favourite Quote When discussing the paid v organic debate, Andy’s recent research discovered that ‘93% of Marketing Managers said they would be increasing their organic content output’ which highlights that doing good creative work that people want to consume is hugely important. You can’t ignore the paid, but valuable organic content is a must And Finally, the Most Important Takeaway from this Episode On the topic of paid v organic, Andy suggested a 70/30 split towards the organic, which makes perfect sense. Remember – top of the funnel think paid, bottom of the funnel think organic (hugely generic I know and this is debatable, but on one listens to the end of podcasts anyway)! Music Featured on this Podcast: Sleepy in the Garden Lobo Loco www.musikbrause.de Creative Commons License

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business
REPLAY: John Berkowitz on Overcoming The Challenges of Running a Business & How OJOLabs is Automating Decision Making

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 60:20


About the Episode On this episode, I’m joined by tech entrepreneur, and founder of Yodle Inc and OJOLabs, John Berkowitz, a man who is revolutionizing how consumers make decisions with what he calls “the most expensive refrigerator magnet for agents.” After starting Yodle in college and growing it to a tech brand that sold for over $300 million, and dealing with some of the challenges and stresses that come with being a first-time founder, John decided to build a business that could allow him to make a bigger impact, and he found something that fulfilled his priority for a high-magnitude opportunity.     Building meaningful business platforms that defy the status-quo has long been in John’s DNA. Fueled with the vision to build a product that would truly meet and serve consumers’ needs for valuable information, John co-founded and launched OJO Labs in 2015. OJO Labs has quickly become a leader in conversational AI technology with a powerful team working toward developing the best product possible, and a sizable opportunity meeting the perfect set of resources along key partnerships at the right time. John’s dedication to establishing a positive work environment has resulted in OJO Labs being recognized among the best places to work nationally by Inc. Magazine, Fortune Magazine, Built In and Comparably, and regionally by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and Austin Business Journal multiple years in a row. Recently, John was named to Swanepoel’s SP200 and The Most Powerful Technology Executives in The Residential Real Estate Brokerage Industry list.   Understanding the pains of what it means to run your own business and be fully accountable, and the level of responsibility to serve the end user is what drives him, and that’s what drove the creation of OJO.    There are so many challenges that come with running a business, and what people don’t talk about is how much long-term stress the people who run these businesses take on. In order to overcome the stress, it’s important to have a greater goal or purpose behind the business because that’s what will fuel them through all of the phases, and fuel them to stay focused on what matters.     The thing about business is, whether you run a small company or a large operation; no matter what reason you have for being in business, the journey is not easy. Companies are really hard to build and maintain, and what makes it easier is really having a North star that guides you, and being driven by the mission to solve a problem, not the outcome. If we’re driven by that we’ll always focus on what will benefit the end-user. In Today’s Episode, We Talk About; - John’s journey as an entrepreneur prior to real estate and starting Yodle at 21.  - Exiting Yodle and the importance of being led by value not the goal to exit the business.  - Entrepreneurial PTSD and the challenges founders face  - The journey of OJOLabs and why John chose it as his next venture after Yodle. - The difference between real AI and what people say AI is. - Scaling and its connection to a lack of entrepreneurial desire.  - What John is excited about, what he has changed his mind on and something surprising about him.  - The value of earned trust, and why it’s what makes a real difference in business.  What doesn’t exist today is a consumer trusting a product or company  Guest Info   John Berkowitz is the Co-founder and CEO of OJO Labs, an Austin-based company that has quickly become a leader in conversational AI technology. With the application of its patented AI, OJO empowers people to make better decisions through the fusion of machine and human intelligence by automating lead conversations for agents and creating data-driven, personalized experiences for consumers. John’s track record of building and scaling successful, mission-driven technology companies with award-winning workplaces paved the way for the formation of OJO in 2015. John’s dedication toward building a positive work environment led to OJO being named to Comparably’s 2018 Best Company Culture list, and Built In Austin’s Best Places to Work in 2019.    Prior to founding OJO, John co-founded Yodle, and was instrumental in building it into a $200M+ revenue leader in the online marketing space with more than 50,000 SMB customers and over 1,400 employees. In February 2016, Yodle was acquired by Web.com in a $342 million all cash transaction. Recently, John was named to Swanepoel’s SP200 and The Most Powerful Technology Executives in The Residential Real Estate Brokerage Industry list. John is actively involved in nonprofits, and currently serves as CASA’s board president, using his entrepreneurial background and resources to fight for the welfare of children in the communities he operates in.

TSR Speed Shop RC podcast
TSR Speed Shop RC podcast "On The Road Again"

TSR Speed Shop RC podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 174:13


TSR podcast Episode “On the Road Again” Hosts: Tim Smith and Matt Howsen   Show introduction and welcome.         Tim Notes:   Battery break in and how I cycle packs   Funny how easy in the RC hobby we rape other people’s ideas….   The old wiggle some part that’s clearly broken in a video…..   Bodies how lucky are we?? SO many to pick from its crazy   Tire prep rule and why it is even this way, basically its for all the cheaters that we cant control. Fantom motor sheet, one rotor reading, no sensor board and stack resistance… I should call it the data for people that have no idea what they are looking at… its feel good data.   Ryan Mayfield out doing test hits in the street, good times all over.   Old questions from the last show we missed. Tommy Burgess: No prep is getting stupid fast in a hurry, what do you think? Dale Tounzen: does bracing the stock arrow work? Mark Vyne: Feeling on tire prep?   New questions.   News items   Birthday Bash race, Saturday night (8pm) start time.   RCX coming back to Pomona May 22? Really?   RC Word Of the Week (brought to you by RC Driver) A Arm This generally refers to the upper and lower suspension arm of a vehicle; the arm’s 2-point chassis hinge and single point mount at the hub resembles the letter “A”.       Main Topic:     Street wars another perfectly inconsistent consistent race for me.   Before we get to that I did manage to sneak into a Proline video…   The car worked for a few hits and then went right, and I mean right. It doesn’t help that I keep drawing the fastest dudes in first round but come on I need a race car!   Trip to Arizona with my girl   What a burger, what a disappointment   It was HOT HOT HOT   Two races, One day! I could only make one race though….   Met Colin Branch and of course racing in AZ is always fun. Got some time with John Schutlz and my buddy Todd Solterio.   The car was not good, back to turning left on the hit. And I mean like worst then you have ever seen…. Now what?   Found a dead bearing and another bend dogbone….. ok this is getting silly, how on earth can narrowing a car cause all these issues?   Same kid won both races, Hats off for that effort. Kyle Ahs   Dutch bros coffee, So lets talk about the line and experience. Long ass line, gave us the coffee early (stress) and then we finally got out of the line quicker then I expected.   I am don’t trying to keep this car narrow, it worked or at least started to work wide and ugly so guess what its going to be wide again.   So off we go to rebuild it all….   Tire prep and what I have learned and tired.   Birthday Race and what is my plan for this one… No where to go but up       Featured Item of the week   MaxAmps 5000 Mah Graphene 2 cell hard case 99.00 This new graphene technology provides incredible benefits including:   High power energy density Low internal resistance High discharge rate Long cycle life from improved electrical and thermal energy Better charge retention Specifications:   45+mph in most brushless setups (7.4 volts) True 175C rating 30 minutes average run time (5000mah capacity) ROAR Approval Pending Lifetime Warranty 5C fast charge capable Hard outer case 5mm bullet connectors 138mm x 47mm x 25mm 258g Thank you to MaxAmps, MKS Servo, Tekin racing, Graupner USA, CowRC, All you awesome fans, We love you all!

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business
*REPLAY* GARY VAYNERCHUK ON BUILDING OPERATIONALLY POWERFUL BUSINESS. Interview: Gary Vee and Kevin Kauffman

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 14:46


About the Episode On this episode, I talk to mega-influencer, media and entrepreneurship powerhouse, Gary Vaynerchuk, a man who has revolutionized how business owners communicate and operate. Through his business ventures, Gary has been able to build massive companies that aren’t just successful in terms of social media popularity, but also run as well oiled machines operationally, something many entities struggle with. Gary’s businesses have been successful because he understands the importance of patience when building something that can dominate for years.    Gary Vaynerchuk is the chairman of VaynerX, a modern-day media and communications holding company and the active CEO of VaynerMedia, a full-service advertising agency servicing Fortune 100 clients across the company’s 4 locations.   In addition to VaynerMedia, VaynerX also includes Gallery Media Group, which houses women’s lifestyle brand PureWow and men's lifestyle brand ONE37pm. In addition to running VaynerMedia, Gary also serves as a partner in the athlete representation agency VaynerSports, cannabis-focused branding and marketing agency Green Street and restaurant reservations app Resy.   Gary is a highly sought after public speaker, a 5-time New York Times bestselling author, as well as a prolific angel investor with early investments in companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, and Uber.   Gary is currently the subject of DailyVee, an online documentary series highlighting what it’s like to be a CEO and public figure in today’s digital world, as well the host of The GaryVee Audio Experience, a top 100 global podcast, and host of #AskGaryVee, a business and advice Q&A show which can be found on both YouTube and Facebook. Gary also appeared as judge in Apple’s first original series “Planet of the Apps” alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba and Will.i.am.   As business owners, we are often so focused on short-term ROI that we kill our own long-term success. Gary’s success at building massive, solid and profitable companies comes down to his ability to put his focus on the future, not getting instant gratification now.      In Today’s Episode, We Talk About; Why we shouldn’t be too worried about short-term ROI.  How to practice patience with an unknown future looming over our heads.  The most misunderstood thing about Gary Vee.  

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business

About the Episode On this episode of Next Level Agents, I’m joined by Sam Parr, the man behind The Hustle, the daily tech and business email. He calls The Hustle an information company geared towards youngish entrepreneurs, and people who are growth-minded.   Sam Parr is the CEO and co-founder of The Hustle, one of America's fastest growing media companies. Each morning they give over 1m users/day the important business news they need to succeed. The company generates 7 figures in revenue each month, and has grown to a team of 30 employees. The company also hosts Hustle Con a popular conference with thousands of attendees. The hustle is a fast-growing, profitable without any venture capital. Sam has also started and sold multiple companies, invests in real estate and startups.  Sam’s journey in business and the story of The Hustle is one of learning from some of the most legendary names in media like Ted Turner, and creating something that is so relevant and impactful right now. He understands the value of seeing trends before they are blatantly obvious to everyone else, and being willing to do things differently to how everyone else is doing. Add to that a sharp, brilliant and unique communication style, and you have an unstoppable media maven, and an equally unstoppable brand.   Building a business of note isn’t easy, and it requires us to constantly learn, develop, and iterate new pathways and approaches. The people who do this well understand that what really makes an impact is courage, mental and emotional toughness. As Sam puts it, business excellence is 20% intelligence and 80% emotional.  In Today’s Episode, We Talk About;   - The backstory of The Hustle and who the publication is geared to.  - Why Sam started a media company, why Ted Turner inspires him and how Sam honed the voice and tone of The Hustle.  - How Sam and his team built to a million subscribers in a short amount of time.  - Why The Hustle built their own email sending technology.   - How The Hustle grew to 7 figures monthly and a staff of 25-30 people.   - The value of seeing trends before they are blatantly obvious to everyone else. - The most misunderstood thing about The Hustle.  Guest Info   Sam Parr is the CEO and co-founder of The Hustle, one of America's fastest growing media companies. Each morning they give over 1m users/day the important business news they need to succeed. The company generates 7 figures in revenue each month, and has grown to a team of 30 employees. The company also hosts Hustle Con a popular conference with thousands of attendees. The hustle is a fast-growing, profitable without any venture capital. Sam has also started and sold multiple companies, invests in real estate and startups.    Website: https://thehustle.co/ GET 50% OFF WITH THE DISCOUNT CODE NLA  Twitter: @theSamParr

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business
How FLEQ is Reimagining Homeownership & Turning the Mortgage On Its Axis w/Todd Sherer

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 50:39


About the Episode On this episode, I’m joined by Todd Sherer, CEO & Founder of Fleq; a company that’s revolutionizing what homeownership means; and instead of forcing people down the path of getting a mortgage, giving them a pathway to experience homeownership.   FLEQ is a fascinating concept that’s gotten many people talking because it adds important factors and points to the homeownership conversation. In an age where many young people are opting not to own homes, many have argued that traditional homeownership is on its way out. What Todd has done is give people “Flexible Equity”, a sustainable way to get people into homeownership, and a housing option that is attainable, flexible, affordable, sustainable and convenient. FLEQ has taken pieces of homeownership, timeshare and renting and they’ve created a new model and a completely new housing structure.    Todd is an experienced founder with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate finance and the investment management industries. He is skilled in Asset Management, Mortgage-Backed Security (MBS), Real Estate Finance, and Capital Markets. His knowledge of mortgage originations and servicing has also contributed to Todd’s success.    There are many people who are locked out of homeownership, by circumstance or by choice. Instead of having these people feel like they are constantly reaching for something they can never have, why not craft a product that suits them. This is where the FLEQ alliance comes in, homeownership that meets people where they are, and gives them flexibility, convenience and sustainable affordability.  In Today’s Episode, We Talk About;   - How Todd got started in his career, and the aha moment that made him decide to fight a system as entrenched as mortgage.  - The two dynamics that challenge home ownership, and the 4 hurdles of housing.  - How the FLEQ concept of buying a home without a mortgage works, and frictionless relocation.  - The difference between a mortgage and an alliance, and creating a homeownership tool that’s more like a swiss army knife.  - The freedom that FLEQ gives to their alliance members.  - The most misunderstood thing about FLEQ.  - How Fleq is actually adding dollars to Realtors by expanding the home ownership market.  Guest Info   Todd is the CEO and Founder of FLEQ, a company that believes home ownership is attainable without a large down payment, without difficult credit standards, taking on massive amounts of debt, and without long-term commitments.  Website: https://fleq.com/ Contact: info@fleq.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-sherer-0775647/

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business

About the Episode On this episode, I’m joined by Lyndsie Mann-Emerson, a real estate CEO and team leader who has taken the real estate job she started at 17, and evolved it into a multi-faceted, dynamic and successful career, and entrepreneurship path. Having worked in new home sales, REO, and then traditional real estate, Lyndsie brings a lot of expertise to the table, but it’s not not just the experience that set her apart. She has succeeded in 3 drastically different phases and models in a decade in this business. Our industry has gone through many phases and iterations, and many real estate agents failed to make the transition into the next evolution. Lyndsie has managed to do this and do it very well. By remaining on the pulse of change and being observant of trends, she’s built an incredible career.    Lyndsie is the CEO and team lead of The Creed Group at Keller Williams. Her team is the #1 MLS ranked real estate team in the Denver Colorado Metro Area and #3 in the state of Colorado. The Creed Group has over 77% of their business coming from repeat clients and referrals, have sold over 200 homes sold in the Southeast Denver Metro Area in the last 12 months, and they have extensive experience in new construction, resale, foreclosures, and short sales. To date, Lyndsie has been featured as a 5280 5-star agent, in Forbes, and on the cover of Real Producers Magazine.  In Today’s Episode, We Talk About;   - How Lindsey got bitten by the real estate bug at 17, starting with new constructions and then moving to REOs.  - Lindsey’s passion for marketing and how she went back-to-basics after leaving REO.  - How Lindsey feels about 2019 now that she’s reflecting on it.   - Micro farming - The importance of having friends in the business. 

Rogue Rebels Podcast
Ep 42: The Clone Wars - On the Wings of Keeradaks

Rogue Rebels Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 24:45


Sal, Axel, and Lizzy talk about the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 7 Episode On the Wings of Keeradaks! Everything from empty emails, Saturday morning cartoon illusions shattered, Boy Scout event cheat days, the hierarchy of needs, nobody likes Hunter, the decimator, dino knowledge tested, Wii Party, clone knowledge tested, busted Echo, Anakin shows off, Techo profits, Jedi allies, like old times, and emergency phone use! Follow us! Email the show at RogueRebelsSW@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/TheRogueRebels/ https://www.instagram.com/theroguerebels/ https://www.instagram.com/salimakemusic/ https://twitter.com/SalIMakeMusic

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business

About the Episode On this episode of Next Level Agents, I’m joined by Sam Parr, the man behind The Hustle, the daily tech and business email. He calls The Hustle an information company geared towards youngish entrepreneurs, and people who are growth-minded.   Sam Parr is the CEO and co-founder of The Hustle, one of America's fastest growing media companies. Each morning they give over 1m users/day the important business news they need to succeed. The company generates 7 figures in revenue each month, and has grown to a team of 30 employees. The company also hosts Hustle Con a popular conference with thousands of attendees. The hustle is a fast-growing, profitable without any venture capital. Sam has also started and sold multiple companies, invests in real estate and startups.  Sam’s journey in business and the story of The Hustle is one of learning from some of the most legendary names in media like Ted Turner, and creating something that is so relevant and impactful right now. He understands the value of seeing trends before they are blatantly obvious to everyone else, and being willing to do things differently to how everyone else is doing. Add to that a sharp, brilliant and unique communication style, and you have an unstoppable media maven, and an equally unstoppable brand.   Building a business of note isn’t easy, and it requires us to constantly learn, develop, and iterate new pathways and approaches. The people who do this well understand that what really makes an impact is courage, mental and emotional toughness. As Sam puts it, business excellence is 20% intelligence and 80% emotional.  In Today’s Episode, We Talk About;   - The backstory of The Hustle and who the publication is geared to.  - Why Sam started a media company, why Ted Turner inspires him and how Sam honed the voice and tone of The Hustle.  - How Sam and his team built to a million subscribers in a short amount of time.  - Why The Hustle built their own email sending technology.   - How The Hustle grew to 7 figures monthly and a staff of 25-30 people.   - The value of seeing trends before they are blatantly obvious to everyone else. - The most misunderstood thing about The Hustle.  Guest Info   Sam Parr is the CEO and co-founder of The Hustle, one of America's fastest growing media companies. Each morning they give over 1m users/day the important business news they need to succeed. The company generates 7 figures in revenue each month, and has grown to a team of 30 employees. The company also hosts Hustle Con a popular conference with thousands of attendees. The hustle is a fast-growing, profitable without any venture capital. Sam has also started and sold multiple companies, invests in real estate and startups.    Website: https://thehustle.co/ GET 50% OFF WITH THE DISCOUNT CODE NLA  Twitter: @theSamParr

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business
John Berkowitz on Overcoming The Challenges of Running a Business & How OJOLabs is Automating Decision Making

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 60:20


About the Episode On this episode, I’m joined by tech entrepreneur, and founder of Yodle Inc and OJOLabs, John Berkowitz, a man who is revolutionizing how consumers make decisions with what he calls “the most expensive refrigerator magnet for agents.” After starting Yodle in college and growing it to a tech brand that sold for over $300 million, and dealing with some of the challenges and stresses that come with being a first-time founder, John decided to build a business that could allow him to make a bigger impact, and he found something that fulfilled his priority for a high-magnitude opportunity.     Building meaningful business platforms that defy the status-quo has long been in John’s DNA. Fueled with the vision to build a product that would truly meet and serve consumers’ needs for valuable information, John co-founded and launched OJO Labs in 2015. OJO Labs has quickly become a leader in conversational AI technology with a powerful team working toward developing the best product possible, and a sizable opportunity meeting the perfect set of resources along key partnerships at the right time. John’s dedication to establishing a positive work environment has resulted in OJO Labs being recognized among the best places to work nationally by Inc. Magazine, Fortune Magazine, Built In and Comparably, and regionally by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and Austin Business Journal multiple years in a row. Recently, John was named to Swanepoel’s SP200 and The Most Powerful Technology Executives in The Residential Real Estate Brokerage Industry list.   Understanding the pains of what it means to run your own business and be fully accountable, and the level of responsibility to serve the end user is what drives him, and that’s what drove the creation of OJO.    There are so many challenges that come with running a business, and what people don’t talk about is how much long-term stress the people who run these businesses take on. In order to overcome the stress, it’s important to have a greater goal or purpose behind the business because that’s what will fuel them through all of the phases, and fuel them to stay focused on what matters.     The thing about business is, whether you run a small company or a large operation; no matter what reason you have for being in business, the journey is not easy. Companies are really hard to build and maintain, and what makes it easier is really having a North star that guides you, and being driven by the mission to solve a problem, not the outcome. If we’re driven by that we’ll always focus on what will benefit the end-user. In Today’s Episode, We Talk About; - John’s journey as an entrepreneur prior to real estate and starting Yodle at 21.  - Exiting Yodle and the importance of being led by value not the goal to exit the business.  - Entrepreneurial PTSD and the challenges founders face  - The journey of OJOLabs and why John chose it as his next venture after Yodle. - The difference between real AI and what people say AI is. - Scaling and its connection to a lack of entrepreneurial desire.  - What John is excited about, what he has changed his mind on and something surprising about him.  - The value of earned trust, and why it’s what makes a real difference in business.  What doesn’t exist today is a consumer trusting a product or company  Guest Info   John Berkowitz is the Co-founder and CEO of OJO Labs, an Austin-based company that has quickly become a leader in conversational AI technology. With the application of its patented AI, OJO empowers people to make better decisions through the fusion of machine and human intelligence by automating lead conversations for agents and creating data-driven, personalized experiences for consumers. John’s track record of building and scaling successful, mission-driven technology companies with award-winning workplaces paved the way for the formation of OJO in 2015. John’s dedication toward building a positive work environment led to OJO being named to Comparably’s 2018 Best Company Culture list, and Built In Austin’s Best Places to Work in 2019.    Prior to founding OJO, John co-founded Yodle, and was instrumental in building it into a $200M+ revenue leader in the online marketing space with more than 50,000 SMB customers and over 1,400 employees. In February 2016, Yodle was acquired by Web.com in a $342 million all cash transaction. Recently, John was named to Swanepoel’s SP200 and The Most Powerful Technology Executives in The Residential Real Estate Brokerage Industry list. John is actively involved in nonprofits, and currently serves as CASA’s board president, using his entrepreneurial background and resources to fight for the welfare of children in the communities he operates in.

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business

About the Episode On this episode, I’m joined by Arizona native, broker, and real estate tech entrepreneur Kyle Wyloge. What’s unique about Kyle’s story in real estate that it is his first and only career, and his career has evolved and taken on many iterations to get him to where he is today. He has used every market shift as a learning opportunity, and through his own business need observed a gap in the market he could fill with the new data project he has developed, Ivy.   Software is the most valuable thing on earth right now, and by connecting software and real estate, Kyle has uncovered a highly in-demand product that can benefit our entire industry.   Growing the user base of 700 customers in 9 months just shows how well his brainchild is catching on.   Kyle is the owner and partner of The Momentum Group; which includes a real estate brokerage, property management company, development company, and a real estate investment fund. His responsibilities range from project marketing, property underwriting, project development, fund management and oversight of the growth and stability of the companies.     In Today’s Episode, We Talk About; - Why real estate appealed to Kyle and how his business evolved through the different phases of real estate. - The Phoenix market in the REO days - Investing in property in Colorado - How to go directly to the seller for your acquisition on the investment side - Ivy and the power of having data and the right information on who you’re calling - Who is Ivy for and how has it evolved. - What Kyle is excited about currently, what he has changed his mind about recently and something cool about him.   Guest Info   Kyle is a broker, investor, real estate tech entrepreneur and the founder of Ivy.   Website: getivydata.com Contact: kyle@getivydata.com

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business

About the Episode On this episode, I’m joined by former real estate agent and now tech company founder and owner, Chris Jones. His platform, Guerilla Realty provides lead generation and valuable tools and resources to real estate agents, and its success is rooted in Chris’ own experience selling homes. It is a business founder on the internal need of his real estate company, and ultimately Chris discovered that there was a market need for what he was providing. Chris joins us to talk about his journey, success, lessons and losses along the way.  Chris is the co-founder and owner of Guerilla Realty. When he was an agent, he found himself working 90+ hours per week doing everything he was “supposed to do”, but still not selling any houses. That’s when he threw everything he knew out the window and went back to his technology background. He together some primitive lead capture tools and then ran free ads to people he were buying, and his business exploded. That’s how Guerilla Realty was born.      In Today’s Episode, We Talk About;   On this episode we discussed; How Chris got into real estate, and  How he eventually made the choice to go into software full-time.  How they grew their team by giving out free tools.  Something he’s excited about, something he has changed his might on and something many people don’t know about him.  Why Chris doesn’t do marketing to scale anymore. 

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business
Barry Jenkins on Why Listening More Is Key to Success in Real Estate Today

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 33:26


About the Episode On this episode, I’m joined by real estate entrepreneur, speaker, coach, trainer, and Ylopo Realtor in Residence, Barry Jenkins. With a career that has spanned over 2 decades, and the unique setup of running two teams at the same time, Barry brings a ton of experience to the table. His real estate knowledge led him to become a consultant at Ylopo, and now he has a high-level role.    There’s a lot of outside influences coming into the real estate space, and it has been great for our industry to get refreshed by disruptors. But at the same time, these tech disruptors coming into our industry, also need a real estate agent’s insider knowledge to bridge the gap between tech and real estate. This is the space Barry has stepped into by partnering with Ylopo.    Barry began his career at the age of 18 and has spanned two decades. He currently runs two teams in Virginia Beach, Va. and his teams consistently produce over 200-250 a year for several years in a row. This is with Barry in the office part-time. He is also an executive with Ylopo as the Realtor in Residence where he also trains their users. His passion is Wife, two children, and their little dog. His systems allow him to leverage technology so he can spend time with them.   No matter how much the real estate industry changes, there’ll always be massive opportunities for the agents and companies who come from a place of contribution, and keep our fingers on the pulse of consumer needs. What the consumer needs now more than ever are agents who can start talking to them earlier in the buying process, especially when there are so many options and it can be hard for them to know what to do. If we provide this guidance, we’ll always be relevant.  In Today’s Episode, We Talk About;   01:05 - What got Barry interested in real estate, and how he went from selling shoes to real estate.  - How he runs two real estate teams at the same time.  - Why Barry wanted a tech-driven team.  - What it takes to achieve success in real estate.  - Barry’s role as Realtor in residence at Ylopo.  - What Barry’s excited about, what he has changed his might on and what many people don’t know about him.  Guest Info   Barry began his career at the age of 18 and has spanned two decades. He currently runs two teams in Virginia Beach, Va. and his teams consistently produce over 200-250 a year for several years in a row. This is with Barry in the office part-time. He is also an executive with Ylopo as the Realtor in Residence where he also trains their users. His passion is Wife, two children, and their little dog. His systems allow him to leverage technology so he can spend time with them.

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business

About the Episode On this episode, I’m joined by RE/MAX Holdings CEO, Adam Contos. As the head of one of the biggest real estate brands worldwide, and with a background in law enforcement and undercover narcotics, Adam’s story and his journey to the top of real estate is unique and it has given him a fascinating perspective and global lens on our industry.    What sticks out about Adam is his dedication to being a student and a giver in our industry; something that’s not common about many executives in our business. He has a real boots-on-the-ground approach to leadership, and he has the benefit of talking to Realtors around the world, which gives him a unique pulse on what’s going on in the greater real estate market. Adam shares on what it takes to succeed in a real estate market.     Adam oversees RE/MAX Holdings’ three brands: RE/MAX, LLC, a top real estate brand in over 100 countries and territories; Motto Franchising, LLC, the first national mortgage brokerage franchisor in the U.S.; and booj, an award-winning real estate technology company. He started off in business development and franchise consulting and then worked his way up to the top of one of the largest real estate companies in the world.     There’s a lot of noise drawing us away from our communities in this space, and as the saying goes, what we focus on grows. If we focus on the noise, that’s all we’ll get. What matters in this business is not what we see happening in the market, it’s whether or not we helped someone; whether that’s fellow agents or our database. If we focus on doing the right things for the people in our community, business will keep coming to us.    In Today’s Episode, We Talk About;   - How Adam got into the real estate world after taking a unique path from law enforcement.  - The power of identifying people’s problems.  - How habits and processes lead to results.  - How to raise the standards of our industry.  - How to block out the noise and focus on what matters.  - Why our markets aren’t as unique or as different as we say.  - Something he’s excited about, something he’s changed his mind on and something people might not know about him.  - Why noise is a fake indication.  Guest Info   Chief Executive Officer of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. Adam oversees its three brands: RE/MAX, LLC, a top real estate brand in over 100 countries and territories; Motto Franchising, LLC, the first national mortgage brokerage franchisor in the U.S.; and booj, an award-winning real estate technology company. Listen to Adam’s podcast Start With a Win here https://www.startwithawin.com/.

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business
How to Win in the Real Estate Business by Putting the Customer Experience First. Interview: Monica Foster & Christopher Dean

Kevin & Fred's Next Level Podcast: Quick Tips for Realtors and Interviews from the best in the real estate business

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 34:14


About the Episode On this episode, I’m joined by real estate overachievers and leaders of Realty by Monica, Chris and Monica Foster one of the most highly-rated real estate teams in Houston. After moving to a completely new area, where they had zero database, they managed to build a $90 million volume business, and gain a great position and build momentum in a short space of time. Their story and their success is unique not just because of the timeframe of it, but because right from the start they focused on the client experience and value, not ratings and volume. The most incredible thing that happened is that focusing on the client first, brought the number 1 rating, and the volumes.    The amount of pressure there is on our industry is being felt, especially in shrinking profit margins and commissions get driven down. Contrary to a lot of the panic out there, this doesn’t have to mean disaster for us. It’s key that we think of business differently so that we’re finding opportunities to keep growing our businesses.      In Today’s Episode, We Talk About;   01:03 - The team set up that Monica and Chris have, and how they built a massive business in  02:59 - How Chris transitioned from a job at NASA to real estate.  09:25 - How they were able to start their real estate operations without a database.  14:16 - Why the client experience comes before us focusing on volumes and ratings.  17:07 - Zillow lead generation best practices.  19:40 - How the roles have evolved as the business has grown.  23:27 - What Monica and Chris are most excited about going into 2020 and beyond.  Guest Info   Monica is a licensed Broker in the State of Texas and lead of the Monica Foster Team, specializing in Residential Real Estate in the Houston Bay Area. The Team is consistently one of the top teams in Houston and the entire U.S. For more information, visit https://www.realtybymonica.com/.   

TALKING POLITICS
Some Brexit Scenarios

TALKING POLITICS

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 43:30


For our last pre-election episode we talk with Anand Menon, director of the UK in a Changing Europe, about what might happen to Brexit once the vote is done. What choices does Johnson face if he wins? What paths are there to a second referendum if he loses? And what will remainers do if Britain does finally leave the EU? Plus we discuss what the rest of Europe makes of it all. With Helen Thompson. Tomorrow, we talk about the result of the election as it happens.Talking Points: There are basically two scenarios: Johnson gets a majority and the withdrawal bill passes, or there’s a hung parliament.The first is slightly more probable, but the margins are getting closer.If Johnson has a majority of even one, the UK will probably leave.But we still don’t know what Johnson wants. Will he be a prisoner to the ERG or will he be a one nation Tory and go for a softer Brexit?The next crunch point will be the end of June with the extension for transition. EU leaders have been assuming a Johnson victory.There’s a conversation in Brussels about how flexible the EU should be, given Johnson’s comments on European trade.Relations within the EU have gotten more fraught.What about the UK’s security relationship with the EU? Would a hung parliament inevitably lead to a second referendum?It’s not clear that a Corbyn minority government could legislate for a referendum. You might actually get another election.The gap between Labour and the Conservatives is as wide as it has been in recent history.The Lib Dems have again fallen behind.The public seems to be uncomfortable with revoke. It’s not a vote winner.If the UK leaves, where do the remainers go? It doesn’t seem that project rejoin would have much steam in the short term.If Johnson wins, it will be on less than half of the vote. And the likelihood of a fifth Conservative victory is unlikely. There is a reason for Labour to believe that next time is their real chance.Mentioned in this Episode: On the tension between Macron and MerkelRobert Tombs in the Spectator.Further Learning: Follow Anand on Twitter hereAnand on negotiating a trade deal with EuropeAnd as ever, recommended reading curated by our friends at the LRB can be found here: lrb.co.uk/talking See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marketing The Invisible
How to Confidently and Successfully Use Virtual Assistants to Scale your Business – In Just 7 Minutes Barbara Turley

Marketing The Invisible

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 8:54


 Learn how a virtual assistant can help you accomplish everyday tasks that you simply may not have time to complete Know how to successfully delegate and scale your business by building your elite VA team Discover how to hire your first virtual assistant Resources/Links: http://www.thevirtualhub.com/leadsology Summary Barbara Turley is an investor, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of The Virtual Hub - a company that recruits, trains, and manages virtual assistants for businesses who need to free up time and energy so they can go to the next level. In this episode, Barbara shares the ins and outs, and the benefits of hiring a virtual assistant. If you have never hired a Virtual Assistant before, it could be hard to figure out where to begin. Barbara gives you a better picture of your starting point with your VA. Check out these episode highlights: 01:44 – Barbara's ideal client: Ideal client for us is anyone running a small to medium business. 02:08 – Problem she helps solve: A lot of the problem people were facing is they wanted to get a virtual assistant but really that's not the crux of the problem. A lot of the problem is training demands, onboarding a VA, managing a VA, and then making sure that your business is set up properly to get to the sense with offshore teams before you hire a VA. 03:24 – Typical symptoms that clients do before reaching out to Barbara: They may have tried outsourcing before. They may have tried and it has either failed or they tried and it was a roaring success but the person left and then they got failed after that because it's actually very hard to find good people. 04:57 – Common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem: On the recruitment side when people go to other websites, they do it themselves. They underestimate the amount of work involved in trolling through and the numbers of people that you have to go through to hit a home run. 05:20 – Barbara's Valuable Free Action(VFA): This two technique: pictures and connections. Everything I want to remember becomes a picture and that picture becomes connected to an existing memory. 06:17 – Barbara's Valuable Free Resource(VFR): thevirtualhub.com/leadsology 07:28 – Q:'How's the English offshore?" A: English can be really missed. So just as someone speaks great English on the phone doesn't mean that they write great English. That’s a true one. Tweetable Takeaways from this Episode: “On the recruitment side, when people go to other websites, they do it themselves. They underestimate the amount of work involved in trolling through and the numbers of people that you have to go through to hit a home run.”…Click To Tweet “The other mistake people make is they underestimated how much work they need to do in their business to make sure that their business is ready for a virtual assistant or for a virtual team.” -@virtualhubltdClick To Tweet Transcript (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland: Hello everyone. A very warm welcome to another edition of Marketing The Invisible. My name is Tom Poland. Beaming out to us ever from on the sand next to the waves a Little Castaways Beach here in Queensland, Australia. Joined today by Barbara Turley. Barbara, a very warm good day. Welcome, and where are you hanging out? Barbara Turley: Hey Tom. Thanks for having me. So, I'm in a very wet Sydney today. So, I'm sure Queensland is much sunnier than where I am. But I am in Sydney right now, I've been living here for about 17 years. Tom Poland: And there's a bit of an Irish lilt coming through. So, you've migrated from Ireland? Barbara Turley: I did indeed. I was attracted by the sand, and sea, and the ocean of Australia. And came for a year and never left. Tom Poland: Right.

Hey, Good Morning Social Media
7 DIY Marketing Strategies and Tips

Hey, Good Morning Social Media

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2018 6:27


Episode: On this episode we read about cost effective DIY marketing.  Article: The article comes from Kevin Daum at INC.com and is titled, “Here Are 7 Inexpensive, Effective, DIY Marketing Strategies for Your Company”. Article link: https://www.inc.com/kevin-daum/here-are-7-inexpensive-effective-diy-marketing-strategies-for-your-company.html Social Media Marketing: Enhance your paid social media advertising with Orange Cattle. Contact: https://orangecattle.com/social

Hey, Good Morning Social Media
Gary Vee Says Your Company Should Approach Digital Content Like a Magazine

Hey, Good Morning Social Media

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2018 5:41


Episode: On this episode we hear from author Shane Schick at the B2B News Network about a recent keynote he heard from Gary Vaynerchuk. Article: This article comes from Shane Schick at the B2B News Network, “Gary Vaynerchuk has one piece of social media advice for B2B firms, and it’s super simple.” Article link: https://www.b2bnn.com/2018/03/gary-vaynerchuk-b2b/ Social Media Marketing: Enhance your paid social media advertising with Orange Cattle. Contact: https://orangecattle.com/social

ADHD reWired
187 | It only took 65 years - with Anne Hougas

ADHD reWired

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017 64:20


This Week’s Episode: On this week’s episode of ADHD reWired, I am joined by Anne Hougas. Anne is a 65-year old who had “normal” problems growing up.  Her family members have been diagnosed with ADHD.  It was not until recently that Anne realized that she too, has ADHD.   In this conversation, you will hear Anne share her life experiences.  Anne talks about her family and being raised by parents that perhaps had ADHD.  She also shares her relationship history with three marriages.  Anne was a pleasure to talk with, and I think you’re going to enjoy this conversation. You’ll Learn: [07:32] - Anne talks about her family life, growing up. This includes her school performance. [12:47] - Anne explains that there was a lack of support because of her home life. [15:05] - I explain that the “it must be me” voice never goes away. [16:02] - Anne talks about her experience in high school, which included moving and going from six to two hundred peers in her classes. [18:36] - After her move, Anne found a group of friends and she explains her social activities and how that helped her come out of her shell. [20:58] - Anne talks about her relationship history in this stage of her life. [23:14] - Anne talks about moving to Wisconsin and her short college experience. [24:05] - Anne describes her social life during this stage of her life and meeting her first husband.   [27:44] - Anne talks about meeting her second husband.   [34:00] - Anne moves to Ohio and her second marriage ends. She talks about meeting her current husband. [41:49] - Anne talks about her husband recognizing that she may have ADHD and her parents possibly having ADHD. [54:54] - Anne thinks back to learning that her childhood and relationship with her parents is not everyone’s experience. [56:47] - Anne talks about her work history and enjoying temporary employment. [58:26] - Anne recently started taking Adderall.  She talks about this experience. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we are kicking off with early registration for the 11th season of the ADHD Coaching and Accountability Group.  January 8th is the start date for this season, and you can save $400 by registering during October’s early registration drive.  Schedule your October registration call now. I’m available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays.  To learn more and schedule your interview, . Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me.  With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live!  These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm.  Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you?  Do you have a story?  Are you a Coach?  Are you an ADHD Clinician?  If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .

ADHD reWired
178 | Productive Parenting Live Q & A June 2017 with Brendan Mahan

ADHD reWired

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017 100:04


This Week’s Episode: On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, we do a live Q&A.  This episode is a recording of the June Live Q&A.  If you are listening to this episode the day it’s released, tune into August’s Live Q&A at 12:30pm at . On this episode, I’m joined by Brendan Mahan. This is Brendan’s third appearance on the podcast.  Brendan is an ADHD coach and speaker.  He is currently a special education teacher.  He understands ADHD from as an insider, as well as from the perspective of an educator. In this conversation, you will hear Brendan, and I answer listener questions, primarily on parenting.  We cover a variety of topics on children and adolescents with ADHD.  We talk about diagnosis, medication, and everything that goes along with parenting with ADHD and parenting a child with ADHD. Connect with Brendan Mahan: Website - You’ll Learn: [06:20] - Brendan talks about “the wall of awful.” [08:45] - We talk about the danger in asking our children, “Why did you do that?” [10:39] - Brendan shares his thoughts on lying. [14:39] - VJ asks about the appropriate age for diagnosing ADHD and the role of parents in this process, specifically parents with ADHD. [19:40] - We talk about how ADHD affects us as parents. [22:40] - Marisol asks about consistency in the house and chores. [38:29] - Brene Brown wrote about “the wholehearted parenting manifesto,” and I read a passage. [42:39] - I share one of my most non-proud Daddy moments. [44:36] - A few people asked questions about summer scheduling and structure. Brendan and I both have experience as a camp counselor, and we share some thoughts on theming and structure. [49:44] - VJ asks about the appropriate time for speaking with a pediatrician about an ADHD diagnosis. [52:27] - Steven reports he is seeing signs of ADHD in his daughter and has questions about diagnosis. [59:20] - We talk about fidget spinners and alternatives. [1:02:57] - Marisol asks for strategies for her daughter, who has impulse control issues during angry outbursts. [1:11:43] - Brendan and I share our opinions on video games causing ADHD. [1:13:50] - We talk about the importance of information and education for people recently diagnosed with ADHD. [1:15:28] - We answer a question about getting a teenager to understand the importance of taking medication. [1:18:39] - Brendan talks about medication diversion. [1:23:08] - Brendan and I have an idea, and we share some information and ask for your feedback.   [1:33:56] - Brendan explains why he feels that parents yell “too quick” and he shares how to start at a lower tier. Your Resources: Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group is now full. If you would like to join the wait list go to .  The 11th season of the group starts on January 8th. When I have details on early registration, I will let you know! Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me.  With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live!  These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm.  Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you?  Do you have a story?  Are you a Coach?  Are you an ADHD Clinician?  If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .  

Blacks with Power| Make America Great through Black Power
Spoken Word #OnTheBSide of the Struggle for Black Progress

Blacks with Power| Make America Great through Black Power

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2017 34:37


Spoken word is many things to many people...ranging from life itself to a cute pastime that occasionally has value when trying to seduce or vent. But spoken word is so much more...it is our soundtrack. Have you been listening? Ingrid B, founder of #OnTheBSide Entertainment, reminds us of the role poetry plays in our life & ability to weather the social storms of our times. I met Ingrid while serving as a priest in Miami. Trying to escape Coral Gables, one of my Miami brothers told me about the soul of South Florida and the Ambassador of that Soul, Ms. Ingrid B. What was crazy about that encounter was that I learned her father was also a priest in the Episcopal Diocese I was serving! So here's this PK (preacher's kid) who's head of this artistic underworld. It was incredibly compelling...to see her host & navigate an evening to a near Eucharistic joy was a thing of beauty that I had to respect. Spoken Word still Remains an Underworld Well at least for me it does...even though poetry is always present. Spoken Word rarely ever fails me. Yet how so often I fail spoken word. It's so easy for the poetic word to be shunned when facing a life that can easily seem void of beauty. When the world is filled with chaos and bigotry and hatred...when things seem hopeless...when the happenings of life render us powerless: it seems there is no beauty. But spoken word is there too..seeing what is truly ugly and conveying it with such beauty that one is compelled to hope. True hope...not that false hope. So what does spoken word have to contribute in the present socio-political climate? I #AskIngridB in this episode of Blacks with Power. Hear what she has to say and share your response! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: On the B Side Entertainment Sekou Andrews Amir Sulaiman There's still a few days to enter our sweepstakes! We all belong to various National Social/Community organizations: Divine Nine fraternities & sororities, NAACP/Urban League, Black Professional Associations (i.e. Executive Leadership Council, National Association of Black Accountants, National Organization of Blacks in Law Enforcement, and etc.). They each have Annual Conventions...and those conventions are expensive! Through this contest, BWP is offering you the chance to win the registration fees (up to $500.00) for yourself to attend the 2017 Convention of your choice.   Click here for your chance to win!

ADHD reWired
146 | A Semester of ADHD School

ADHD reWired

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2016 82:21


146 | A Semester of ADHD School This Week’s Episode: On this episode, you will hear Nisha Subramanian and I talk about the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group.  Nisha shares what she has gained from the group, both in the role as a participant and as a facilitator.   We see a lot of growth from participants and we also see accountability being a large factor for that.  It’s when group members can let their guards down that we see growth.  We also talk about the motivation that comes from accountability.  You’ll Learn: [02:36] - I play an audio clip from an ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group that describes the benefits of this group. [07:59] - We share our thoughts on this audio clip and the group. [11:58] - Nisha introduces herself. We talk about her role in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [18:08] - Nisha talks about leaving her career. [21:27] - There was a pivotal point where I felt Nisha went from a student to being a teacher and I share my thoughts on the growth I’ve seen in her. Nisha shares her thoughts on this growth. [26:20] - Nisha talks about the role of fear. [27:48] - Nisha talks about what she sees from group members at the beginning of the group session. [30:42] - I talk about some questions I ask in the screening calls for the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [33:30] - Nisha shares more about how feedback is delivered in the group. She goes on to describe the community within this group. [38:33] - I talk about the feeling of being understood in the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. [40:29] - We share how we pair people up with accountability partners. Nisha talks about this process. [45:06] - I talk about how accountability has motivated me lately. We discuss the idea of accountability. [50:02] - I talk about examples where group members let their guards down and share more than they originally planned. [51:14] - Nisha shares her thoughts on being held back by baggage of past disappointment and failures and the value of accountability partners in these situations. [1:01:52] - Nisha shares some of the productivity strategies that have made a big impact in her life. [1:12:12] - I talk about an upcoming episode on goal-setting. [1:13:30] - Nisha and I talk about why you should be involved with the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group. Resources: Jessica McCabe’s   Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: Not sure where to start on Audible? Start with Brené Brown’s or ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group! We have dates for our winter sessions for the group.  The winter session will start on January 16th.  Productivity Solutions for the Time Blind In this webinar, I will be sharing new content and we’ll be diving deep into my latest thinking around time management, productivity, planning, processing, prioritizing, and getting things done. Join us December 19th at 12:30pm (Central).  Register at ADHD reWired Talent Show Do you have a talent that you’d like to share with the ADHD reWired community? Get your webcam or smartphone ready and show us what you’ve got on Friday, December 16th from 6pm-7:30pm (Central). Go to to register! Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live!  Join us December 13th at 12:30pm and December 21st at 10:30am.  Each of these sessions will be 90 minutes. These will continue in 2017 on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm. ADHD Friendly Guide to Understanding Insurance Go from “WTF!” to “Done!” with our three-part series.  Jessica Stillwell will be presenting the information and answering all of your questions. Go to to register! ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe?  Learn more at .   Stay tuned to ADHD reWired for follow-up sessions with past guests who have allowed Eric to help them and keep up with their progress.  Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you?  Do you have a story?  Are you a Coach?  Are you an ADHD Clinician?  If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .

Professors Are People Too
Episode 2: Cathy Schlund-Vials

Professors Are People Too

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2016 22:24


The Episode On the first day of class, Professor Schlund-Vials does something unheard of. Impressed by this teaching tactic, Ali develops an “office-hours crush” and finds herself welcomed in Professor Schlund-Vials’s office. They talk about everything from dogs to family history to race. During these visits, Ali realizes that Professor Schlund-Vials is not only easy to talk […]

Business, Life, & Coffee | Entrepreneurship, Life Hacks, Personal Development for Busy Professionals

What Does it Take to Become an Award-Winning Executive? Tim Mulligan, J.D. CHRO, San Diego Zoo Global Author Winner - 2016 CHRO of the Year (HRO Today) This episode is sponsored by Halogen Software About this Episode: On this episode of the Business, Life, and Coffee show, Tim Mulligan discusses how he refined his corporate culture at one of the nation's premiere service-oriented non-profit organization. Also, he shares his wisdom about becoming an award-winning executive, advice for young professionals climbing the corporate ladder, and the unique advantage having a law degree can have as an HR professional. Be sure to check out his book, "Roar: How to Build a Resilient Organization the World Famous San Diego Zoo Way" by visiting the link below or on Amazon. About Tim: Tim Mulligan serves San Diego Zoo Global as the Chief Human Resources Officer, managing a staff that fulfills employment needs for the organization's nearly 3,000 employees. Since joining San Diego Zoo Global over 11 years ago, his team has developed programs which led to several awards, including San Diego Business Journal's "2008 HR Professional of the Year" and San Diego City Beat's "2014 Best Places to Work in San Diego."  Links for Roar and San Diego Zoo Global TheRoarBook.com San Diego Zoo Global Career Facebook Page San Diego Zoo Global on The Muse

To The Journey: A Star Trek Voyager Podcast

Episode On the Fly. Char and Tristan have been recording To The Journey every week for the last 3+ years. One of the things they have learned in that time is that they make a crackerjack writing team. They have also learned that they have fun thinking on their feet. In this episode of To The Journey, they do both and write an episode of Voyager on the fly. That's right — with no preparation beforehand, they hit record and develop a full-length episode live on the podcast! This go round, the story centers around Tuvok, where he puts his undercover investigative talents — and his principles as a Vulcan Starfleet officer — to the test. Hosts Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt Editor Tristan Riddell Producer Charlynn Schmiedt Executive Producers Charlynn Schmiedt, Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C. Bryan Jones Associate Producers Kenneth Trip, Jamie Duce, Aaron Harvey, Bruce Lish, and Dante Hopkins Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show
Episode 16: Turning Your Passion Into Your Business with Carlota Zimmerman, the Creativity Yenta

Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2014 80:42


This Week’s Episode On this week’s show, I share a recording of the first live episode of the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show! I talked with Carlota Zimmerman, the forensic coach, author, blogger, social media expert, and entrepreneur behind the Creativity Yenta©. We shared our tips for starting or expanding your business in the New Year and responded to questions from the audience. About Carlota Zimmerman Carlota Zimmerman is the forensic coach, social media expert, blogger, and writer known as the Creativity Yenta©. Carlota helps her clients articulate their professional goals — from writing a book to starting a small business — and then helps them create the opportunities necessary to bring their dreams to life. She writes for the Huffington Post and Thought Catalog, and was listed as a social media expert by US News & World Report. You can find Carlota online on her website, Facebook page, Twitter (as @kittenmagix), Pinterest, and LinkedIn. About the Show Carlota started off by sharing her recommendation that entrepreneurs avoid feeling pressure to make 2015 “the best year ever!” She suggested starting the year off with manageable goals and by creating commitments (with yourself). When you meet these goals, you can build your own confidence as an entrepreneur. On a related note, I suggested building habits and structures for growing your business. We shared our stories about the challenges of working from home for the first time, and Carlota shared her tips for building the confidence you need for your business to be successful. I shared some suggestions from my interview with Lindsey Stephens from Poetry in Yarn, who I interviewed in Episode 10: Time Management Tips. One of Lindsey’s tips was to know how much time each task takes. This can be especially critical when you are switching from having a business “on the side” to becoming a full time entrepreneur. Carlota suggested creating a content cheat sheet or calendar to use when you aren’t feeling creative. This list is something you can go back to you when you aren’t feeling inspired or need to feel more in control of your business. She also mentioned that to be successful, you need to find strategies and habits that work for YOU. Christina Sofina asked about how to generate traffic to your blog or videos. I had several suggestions: Join online communities of other entrepreneurs in your field (such as Facebook groups or niche social media communities within your field). If you’re in a community of likeminded entrepreneurs in your field, you can get support and share each other’s content on social media. Find your voice on the different social media platforms, and take a slightly different approach on each platform (even when promoting the same content). Share consistently (while being realistic about your time). Reach out to other colleagues and comment on their posts, Tweets, and shares to start a conversation. Their fans may be interested in your work after seeing your interactions. Connect with influential bloggers who aggregate or curate content in your niche. Many fans look to these bloggers to curate content for them (making you more discoverable), and these bloggers need regular content. Carlota added several additional pointers: Show, don’t just tell. Use multimedia content when possible. Differentiate yourself. Share your background, journey, and lifestyle with your followers. This creates a sense of interest among your audience. Observe people you admire online. Consider what they are doing and what you may want to incorporate into your own social media behaviors. If you speak multiple languages, don’t forget to Tweet (or participate in other social networks) in both languages. Use relevant hashtags. Join and participate in relevant niche online communities. Be patient. It’s better to have a small number of engaged fans than a large number of uninterested followers, and it takes time to build your own community online. We talked about trolls (or hostile, negative people) for a bit, since they tend to become more noticeable as you get more traffic to your content. Feel free to delete those comments! While it’s ok to commiserate for a few minutes, you should not let negative responses stop you from reaching your goals. The fact that trolls are even contacting you means that you are becoming more noticed! Carlota mentioned that the stress of “being a success” can prevent you from learning from your own failures. Striving for perfection can hamper your development as an entrepreneur. We both discussed the importance of learning from your failures and mistakes so you can improve your business. Marinke Slump asked about time management. Carlota’s suggestions included: Prioritize 1-3 tasks each day that will create opportunities for the next day (or in the near future). Focus on your priority tasks during the time of day when you feel the most alert and creative. Work backwards from major goals. I added some tips: Don’t let your work expand beyond your capacity. A solopreneur’s work can continuously expand, especially when your business is launching or in a growth phase. Outsource some of your work, specifically the work that doesn’t produce income, that you don’t enjoy, and/or that you aren’t very good (or efficient) at completing. If your financial situation isn’t yet strong enough to support hiring, you might consider high school or college student interns, bartering with related professionals, or working with a retired volunteer. Christina asked about the balance between making money and taking lessons to improve your skills. Both Carlota and I believe that continual improvement is critical to the long-term success for your business. We suggested several ways to finance improving your skills: Consider bartering with teachers. Do you have a skill that your teacher might be interested in learning? Take on a freelance gig or part-time job specifically to earn money for your training and professional development. Ideally, the job should be high paying, utilize skills you want to highlight, and/or be simple and not energy-draining. Reach out to authors, online teachers, and other sources for free review copies/courses that you can review on your blog or elsewhere online. If you enjoyed this episode The Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show is no longer broadcasting. Episodes are available as a service to the yarn community. This episode originally aired in December, 2014. Be aware that content may be outdated. If you'd like to chat with other yarn-related business owners, join the Creative Yarn Entrepreneurs Facebook group. Support Marie's work by buying one of her books, Make Money Teaching Crochet: Launch Your Business, Increase Your Side Income, Reach More Students (Amazon | Gumroad) or Design It, Promote It, Sell It: Online Marketing for Your Crochet and Knit Patterns (Amazon | Gumroad).

Jason Loves Life Podcast - Helping Your WebComic Live Long and Prosper
JLL 005 : Review of 2013 C2E2 with the WombMates

Jason Loves Life Podcast - Helping Your WebComic Live Long and Prosper

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2013 38:33


C2E2 quick description The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is a fan convention dedicated to the entertainment industry. The main focus is comic books, graphic novels, video games, toys, film (usually nerd oriented), and television. Today’s Episode On today’s episode we are talking with Jason and James Ford (better known as the WombMates) about […]