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Positioning Yourself as a Thought Leader in Luxury Real Estate:Building connections in luxury real estate is a huge component of finding future success within the industry. The network you build, otherwise known as your sphere of influence, is not only the foundation of your referral base, but also the foundation of a successful professional career. To find true success though, you need to make a concerted effort to systematically build your sphere (as opposed to just unconsciously growing it).One way to expand your sphere is to position yourself as a thought leader, particularly within your community. Remember, if you can help make the community around you successful, the community around you will in turn likely help you achieve success as well. Forging close relationships with others — relationships built upon trust and providing valuable information — is the key to building your sphere and expanding your future referral pipeline. Remember, people don't necessarily want to work with you because of what you do…they most likely want to work with you because of who you are as a person (and trusted real estate advisor).Topics and Questions You'll Uncover During this Episode:Why is it important to become a thought leader in luxury real estate?How to position yourself as a thought leader in your local communityWhy you should always seek out becoming the go-to expertHow to define luxury in the real estate industryWhy you should actively diversify your sphere of influenceResources Mentioned within Episode:Official Website - Julie FaupelOfficial Website - REALM GlobalConnect with Julie Faupel on LinkedInThe Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big DifferenceThe Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | Apartment Sharing
2022 is going to be a record year for US short-term rentals.Or is it?On the one hand, the data tells us the STR industry is doing great, while we also see the economic uncertainty, pain at the pump, and an increasing supply of STR units. Plus, there have been recent news reports about some of the big players in the industry going belly up.We're getting mixed signals.So how can we really understand what is going on in the STR industry so we can better plan our business strategies?On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric and I share some recent STR industry data and articles.We offer our thoughts on the current hosting market and share consumer insight into why people are still traveling despite the rising cost of everything.We'll walk you through the impact of gas prices, the concern over the the surplus supply of STR units, and why some of the big STR players may have folded.Listen in for insight into what professional hosts are saying about how they are really doing in their businesses. Plus, where the excitement is right now!If you're an STR host who wants to grow or are looking to get started in the industry, we still have a limited number of openings in our 90-Day Legends X Short-Term Rental Accelerator. Apply TODAY!Topics CoveredWhy are big players in our industry going belly upWhy the micro-economy of STR and hospitality is still a good bet even nowWhy Blackstone is looking into digging deeper into the hospitality industryWhy major rental markets are still at 90% occupancy when gas prices are the highest everWhich types of STR hosts will do well in this down economyWhat Eric is learning from the hosts applying for the 4th class of Legends X Short-Term Rental AcceleratorResourcesWhy Hospitality is the Best Place to Work, Invest, and Innovate Now (and in the Years Ahead)Shuttered Property Manager WanderJaunt Is Trying To Sell Its AssetsSkiftAirDNA 2022 Mid-Year Outlook Update: Economic Adversity Can't Stop STR GrowthLegends X Short-Term Rental AcceleratorSTR Legends MastermindSubscribe to GPFYP on Apple PodcastsEmail jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com Sponsored ByLegends X Short-Term Rental Accelerator See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tayo is honored to welcome Ryan Glover, founder of the Greenwood digital banking platform, to today's podcast. A veteran in the entrepreneurship space, and a strong believer in charity, Ryan believes that his ability to problem solve combined with his passion for the Black community has granted him success across such diverse career pursuits. With a unique and rather varied resume, he's used his experiences to found Greenwood, a digital banking platform for the Black community that seeks to mitigate the generational wealth gap. Taking obvious inspiration from the Black Wall Street in Tulsa, OK in the ‘20s, he wants to encourage wealth circulation through this banking platform.Ryan argues that the key to solving the generational wealth gap is a conglomeration of kind, intelligent individuals who are willing to create and engage with institutions that have Black excellence at heart. That's why, he says, that he likes to surround himself with individuals smarter than him; after all, that's arguably the only way to improve. He goes on to discuss the inherent value in learning from others. In fact, he owes a lot of Greenwood's success and the platform's extensive waitlist to the hard work of others. He closes out this episode by reminding the audience that in following his dreams and giving back to his community, there were just as many downs as ups– if not more. So try not to get discouraged when things don't go according to plan - even the greats suffer from minor and major hiccups sometimes. The Finer Details of This Episode: The Greenwood banking platformWorking in the production industryWhy repetition is the secret to successThe history of Black Wall StreetHow to solve the generational wealth gapThe value in learning from othersGreenwood's extensive waitlistTaking the downs with the ups Links: Connect with Ryan Glover and Greenwood on:Greenwood Digital BankingGreenwood on FacebookGreenwood on InstagramGreenwood LinktreeRyan Glover on InstagramRyan Glover on LinkedIn Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast on:Tayo's WebsiteTayo on LinkedIn Tayo on TwitterTayo on YouTubeTayo on TikTokAs Told by Nomads PodcastUYD ManagementUYD Collective See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
No (wo)man is an island. Behind every successful female leader, there's usually a group of women who listen, advise, support, coach, and lift each other up. Female business owners often face challenges that their male counterparts don't, and they need a supportive community to ensure their success. Today, I'm being interviewed by one of my little group of Business BFFs - author, artist, screenwriter, and alignment coach, Rachel Archelaus. Rachel has seen me at my best and at my worst, and today we're talking about the journey that led to this podcast. In this episode, Rachel and I talk aboutMy childhood role models and first steps in the entertainment industryWhy it's essential to have a community of business friends who've got your back when you're starting or growing somethingGrowing pains (and crashing and burning) when you start a business… and how to avoid some of themHow I created a training to help women in business uncover their true leadership potentialThe story of how My Good Woman came to beThis episode at a glance:[04:52] Why I'm so passionate about helping women find their true calling as a leader and supporting each other to rise (because each of us is extraordinary in our own way, and the world needs to see that!) [10:20] How my mentor and former boss, Leanne, encouraged me to work out what I was really passionate about and use that discovery to start my own thing. [13:48] Why it's so much harder to run a business when you want to do everything and help everybody ( the importance of finding your niche)[17:46] How many women tend to sit behind the scenes and work out our ideas by ourselves, stuck in our own echo chamber, doing all the work to make it “picture perfect” before going into the world and road-testing something. And why it's actually important to talk with others, and listen, before you develop your ideas. [19:23] What can go wrong when women try to lead like a man: the two sides of that coin[23:10] How my mastermind group helped me overcome a burnout - and by asking the right questions, helped me uncover what I really wanted to do. Which, in the end, led to this podcast! Resources and Links mentioned in this episodeGet clarity and confidence through art at Rachel Archelaus' Intuitive Art AcademyFollow Rachel on InstagramFind camp-inspired retreats for women at Campowerment.comMore about the “My Good Woman” podcastMy Good Woman is a podcast for new and future female leaders hosted by me, Dawn Andrews! I'm a happily married hockey mom, proud female leader, and founder and CEO of Free Range Thinking, where we turn founders into confident CEOs with strategic consulting and leadership training.Grab a seat at the table with me each week for candid conversations with culture-shifting, glass ceiling-busting, trailblazing women leading enterprises making a change in the world. We discuss what makes them tick and how they get it all done. And we share actionable strategies to help you and your team get organized - so you can focus on your company's growth, profit and impact. If you liked what you heard, don't forget to follow along, so you never miss an episode. And before you go, leave us a review!
It is May 2022 and whatever hopes and expectations we've all had of 2022 at the end of last year have started to materialize - or have they? It's difficult to say how strongly our industry's recovery towards pre-pandemic levels has fared so far this year, particularly when we all individually get to see only parts of the bigger picture. Well, today I'm delighted to be joined by two industry insiders who get to see as much of the bigger picture as any in our industry - Bob Bickel, Founder of US registrations market-leader RunSignup and Chris Robb, CEO of Mass Participation World and a passionate advocate for the endurance events industry.Chris and Bob come armed with data and a deep understanding of our industry and where it's currently at, and they'll be discussing with me the latest data on event numbers and registration trends, as well as more profound questions, like “Is it time for race directors to be raising prices?” - a question I'm sure many of you are asking yourselves.In this episode:Market recovery continues, but lagging prior expectations for 2022The effect of Omicron and erosion of trust on race participationHave people fallen out of love with racing?The knock-on effect of losing early sign-ups on overall registrationsRace director sentiment: from optimism to survival modeThe risk of operational know-how loss for the industryWhy are runners not getting back to start lines? Update on participant no-show ratesThe effect of local authority staff turnover on race permitting and event support provisionIs local business and local community support for races waning?Industry lobbying efforts throughout the pandemicNon-returning race rates before and during the pandemicFinancial stresses for mid-tier organizers and the tough 6 months aheadIs it time for race directors to raise prices?Bridging the disconnect between events and participants through year-round participant engagementSponsor sentiment and the shift towards performance-based sponsorshipsMarket forecasts for the next two yearsMany thanks to our podcast sponsors, RunSignup and Racecheck, for supporting our efforts to provide great, free content to the race director community:RunSignup are the leading all-in-one technology solution for endurance and fundraising events. More than 26,000 in-person, virtual, and hybrid events use RunSignup's free and integrated solution to save time, grow their events, and raise more. Find out more at https://runsignup.com/.Racecheck can help you collect and showcase your participant reviews on your race website, helping you more easily convert website visitors into paying participants, with the help of their Racecheck Review Box. Download yours for free today at https://organisers.racecheck.com/.You can find more resources on anything and everything related to race directing on our website RaceDirectorsHQ.com.You can also share your questions about marketing or anything else in our Facebook group, Race Directors Hub.
In celebration of Eat for Life's 50th episode, I'm exploring food.What role does your relationship with food play in your life? Do you see it as good, bad, or neutral? Do you eat to live or live to eat?Is food merely a means to an end or could it have a deeper significance than what the mainstream narrative tells us?And what really is food, anyway?How have we gotten so far away from the most basic definition of what food is, to an industrialized food supply that is making us sicker?Listen to the full episode to hear:How industrialization has impacted our food supply and led to nutrient-deficient foodsThe evolution of beauty ideals and their impact on how and why we eat todayThe long history of the diet industryWhy we need to learn to listen to our bodies for how food makes us feelLearn more about Sami:Eatfor.lifeBook Your Complimentary ConsultationEat For Life cookbooks for each unique biotypeResources:The opioid effects of gluten exorphins: asymptomatic celiac disease - PMCThe diet–heart hypothesis: a critique - ScienceDirectChanges in USDA Food Composition Data for 43 Garden Crops, 1950 to 1999Enhancement of dwarf wheat germplasm with high-yield potential derived from induced mutagenesis | Plant Genetic Resources | Cambridge Core2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP): A Weight Loss Agent with Significant Acute Toxicity and Risk of Death - PMCDietotherapy, Vol. 3: Nutrition and Diet in DiseaseHow Industrial Seed Oils Are Making Us Sick - Chris KresserHow Vegetable Oils Replaced Animal Fats in the American Diet - The AtlanticResearch | The Detox ProjectThe Art of Living LongThe Physiology of Taste: Or Meditations on Transcendental GastronomyEat for Life Ep 37: The Truth About Gluten-Free Diets Part 1: Grainflammation with Dr. Peter OsborneEat for Life Ep 31: Why Anti-Diet Culture is Harmful with Mindy Gorman-Plutzer, FNLP
#75: Larry Medina shares the ups and downs of his real estate career so far and the dramatic changes he has made in his business recently. We chat about how bringing more joy into his life has inevitably brought him more success and money.In this episode we talk about:Being a new real estate agentBeing burnt out in a new careerThe dramatic changes Larry has made in his business recentlyWhy he left the fashion industryWhy he got into real estateBeing first generation AmericanEbbs and flows in businessHow your energy and attitude affects your businessManifesting moneyCreating a soul desired listHow to create smaller goals to achieve big dreamsHow to bring joy into your everyday lifeHow your ego plays tricks on youThe importance of detachmentHow you are the creator of your realityPast livesThe energy of moneyTriggers and how ego feeds itThe power of not reactingPodcast Resources:Connect with Larry Medina: HEREConnect with Jenelle Tremblett: HEREConnect with the Podcast: HEREFiverr Affiliate Link: HERE
As an online course creator, designing an effective curriculum should be high on your list of priorities. If improving your course or coaching curriculum is on your to-do list in 2022, you don't want to miss today's episode! I am sitting down with my friend and course creation expert Ariel Schiffer to discuss exactly how to create an effective online course.Ariel Schiffer is a 6-figure CEO and Founder of Dream Pro Courses, the host of The Dreamers Lounge Podcast, and holds a Masters in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. After working with large corporations from Diesel to Lowes, Ariel shifted her career from the corporate world to the online business space. She offers expertise in creating courses and programs with a mission to improve the quality of education and offerings in the online space. She has successfully served over 200 entrepreneurs by developing binge-worthy courses through her detailed service offerings.In today's episode you'll learn:Some of the biggest misconceptions in the course creation industryWhy instructional design mattersHow to effectively educate your learners to get people resultsWhen you finish listening, I'd love to hear what you think! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @jess.oconnell_ and Ariel @dreamprocourses ! Or join us in the Facebook group to share your takeaways! Or slide into my DMs, I'd love to hear what your biggest takeaways are! Subscribe and Review!Thank you so much for tuning in, and see you here next time on The Launch Fix Podcast!! Make sure you're subscribed so you're the first to know as soon as new episodes drop, and to get access to exclusive bonus content we reserve only for our subscribers.When you leave us a five-star review, we might feature it on an upcoming episode and give YOU a shout-out right here on the show! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love most about the podcast. Your reviews really do help people find the show, and I LOVE hearing from listeners like you!Follow us!www.jessoconnell.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jess.oconnell_/https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelaunchfixpodcast
Make clean money doing dirty jobsHow Brad went from $2.9 Million in 2020 to over $5Million in 2021, nearly doubling revenue in the pandemic with a small family owned businessThe biggest thing Brad looks for in bringing on new team members and why its so important now more than everWhy communication is so highly regarded in business by the richest people in the world and why you need it in your business todayKey points of a Turned On business in any industryWhy "blue collar" jobs are more prestigious than the stigma presents and how to leverage yourself in the trade industryHow the education system can rob of opportunities by steering careers and learning application too systematically or myopically
Jared Weintraub, PhD is passionate about helping individuals, teams, and organizations to create, grow, and maintain purpose-driven, positive, and productive cultures. He currently works on the internal People Analytics and Reporting team at Deloitte and is an Adjunct Professor who has taught undergraduate and graduate Psychology courses. Jared has worked with start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, and organizations across various industries, providing internal and external consulting, coaching, and managing marketing and sales teams. He earned his Master's degree from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology's D.C. campus and recently received his Ph.D. in Applied Organizational Psychology from Hofstra University, where he researched Flow Theory - how, when, and why individuals, teams, and organizations can get into "the Zone." His most recent publication explored how we can use technology-based solutions to "nudge" behavior change to develop critical competencies for flourishing at work.If you're listening on the episode release date, have a very Happy Thanksgiving :) !!!See Jared on LinkedIn!Jared's email: jweintraub89@gmail.comTopics we covered:Jared's inspiration from Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the father of “flow”What is flow?The value of a psych major in industryWhy did Jared enjoy working in sales & HR?How did he discover IO psychology?How did his master's in IO help him do his HR job better?What went into Jared's decision to pursue a PhD in Applied Organizational Psychology?Is flow at work actually important?Do a lot of people achieve flow at work?What are concrete things people can do to start figuring out what gets them into flow?What advice does Jared have for people considering grad school in IO Psychology?What was Jared's experience with research at his PhD program (and why was it unique?)?Practical grad school and networking tipsWhat does Jared do now?Advice for that person listening who's nodding along and feeling really aligned with IO psychology - how should they get started after college? Visit psychmic.com to sign up for the newsletter, where you'll get career tips, grad school resources, and job opportunities straight to your inbox! Follow @psych_mic on Instagram to submit questions for speakers and stay in the loop.Music by: Adam Fine
Shopify Masters | The ecommerce business and marketing podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs
In this episode, you'll learn how Amanda and Katie McCourt set out to scale a sustainable fashion brand that turns deadstock t-shirts into underwear. For more about Pantee and show notes, visit: https://www.shopify.com/blog/pantee-upcycling-fashion/?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=description&utm_source=podcastTune in to learnHow to approach building a business when you have no background in the industryWhy being outsider in an industry is an advantageThe hardest problems to overcome during the product development stage
Rick was recently interviewed in another podcast, and since it was a fun interview full of jokes, we thought you'd be interested in hearing it too. But beyond the jokes, it's a worthwhile conversation for any entrepreneur either in the fitness space or any other industry. Rick takes us through the Alloy Brand story from humble beginnings over 30 years ago to licensing over 2000 clubs worldwide and now franchising. The Alloy Franchise continues to grow, with more locations coming up across the country. But it has not been all smooth sailing. Rick had to go through challenging times. He credits hard work and trusting relationships as what saw him through. We cover a wide range of topics such as:The story behind the Alloy BrandTrust as a strategy ("TAAS")The state of the fitness industryWhy fitness tech must deliver better human interactionsThe ONE thing that needs to change in the fitness industryTune in to this episode and get to know more about Rick and the Alloy Brand. Key Takeaways- What makes Alloy different from other fitness brands (03:24)- The story behind the Alloy brand (07:46)- The one thing that must change in the fitness industry (22:52)- The role of fitness tech in delivering better human interaction (23:47)- How stoicism can help entrepreneurs (32:19)- How to qualify for an Alloy Franchise (47:24)- The most important aspects of an entrepreneur (49:19)Additional Resources:Alloy Personal TrainingLearn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity---------You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!
Reema Elghossain, vice president, talent, equity and inclusion at the 4A's Foundation, joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver to discuss diversity in the advertising industry. Reema shares insights about why people of color are underrepresented within advertising agencies, the challenges people of color working at these agencies face, how a lack of diversity impacts the success of advertising campaigns, and how the 4A's Foundation is helping agencies address their diversity challenges.In this EpisodeAbout Reema ElghossainAbout the 4A's and the 4A's FoundationDid You Know?…Data about diversity in the advertising industryWhy people of color are underrepresented in advertising agenciesWhat advertising agencies need to do to be more inclusive of people of colorThe 4A's Foundation programs that are helping create opportunities for aspiring and current advertising professionals of colorHow corporations and brands are influencing the way advertising agencies address diversity and inclusionHow a lack of diversity within agencies impacts the effectiveness of advertising campaignsImposter syndrome and other challenges advertising professionals of color faceThree tips for people of color who want to break into the advertising agency worldResourcesReema ElghossainDr. Vanessa Weaver4A'S FoundationAlignment StrategiesMAIP (Multicultural Advertising Intern Program)VanguardThe P.I.E. Model The Equity & Inclusion CongressANA (Association of National Advertisers)Follow Us on Social MediaAlignment StrategiesLinkedInFacebookDiversity and Inclusion TelevisionLinkedInFacebook
In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast', Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by weight inclusive fitness trainer, campaigner and former teacher, Amy Snelling. Amy co-founded the organisation Fitness Professionals Against Weight Stigma (FPAWS), a community Interest Company that strives to create inclusive fitness spaces where every body feels welcome and comfortable enough to feel the true benefits of physical activityTogether Natasha and Amy discuss:The impact of weight stigma and diet culture on the fitness industryWhy it is normal for fat folk to feel intimidated by fitness spacesHow physical activity has nothing to do with weight lossAll about FPAWSWhat it means to be a thin allyThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon. If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:The FPAWS website and instagram page.Becky Scott (@missfitsworkout) and Emma Green (@emmafitnessphd) Natasha's blog post "why the gym is a scary place part 1 and part 2)More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie, an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both individuals and society as a whole. From the classroom to the boardroom, the doctors office to the local pub, weight-based discrimination is everywhere. Is it any wonder that it has such an impact on our health? Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.More about Amy:After experiencing problems with disordered eating, poor body image and an exercise obsession, Amy turned from primary school teacher to personal trainer in order to try and help others not fall into the same trap with their diet and fitness. After working with clients of all different shapes and sizes, she started to see how fat phobia and weight stigma deeply affected their ability to show up in the gym and their lives generally. She set up ‘Fitness Professionals Against Weight Stigma' to push for more awareness and education in the fitness industry.
Welcome to Semaphore Uncut, a podcast about developers building great products. In this episode, I talk with Peter Cooper, tech publisher, author, software engineer, and of the most successful newsletter curators. Press the play button and listen to us talking about content creation, the cycles in the tech business, and how developers learn.Key TakeawaysUsing a email as the core driver for a businessGetting older in the technology industryWhy developers should be involved in content creation alsoIs it fun to be the chair of a conference?
Radu Palamariu was interviewed by Tyler Kern on Cargomatic's Podcast, Careers on the Move. On the topic of hiring top-level executives, working in the supply chain, and how COVID-19 disruption affected the supply chain.Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:Radu's career path and how it is to be in the executive search businessWhat motivates people to get into supply chainHow did the COVID-19 pandemic affect people's awareness of the supply chainThe most rewarding thing with working in the supply chain and advice to people starting their career in the industryWhy it is important to have an agile culture in an organizationFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
I'm just going to put it out there.Gender issues still exist in pharma/biotech.But why? These companies are innovative. They have some of the most talented people. It is a diverse workforce.In this episode, I'm sharing why gender issues still exist, why the well-intended solutions at the top just aren't good enough and what we need to do instead.Key takeaways include: Challenges women face in a male dominated industryWhy there is a gap with women in leadership rolesHow to create a safe space for people to share their real experiencesWays that women can use their voices, stand up for themselves and lift other women upTools for men to be a valued part of the conversationThis episode is for everyone. There's no man-shaming here. This is all about awareness and jumping into the deep end to have a meaningful and deeper conversation about these topics so that we can make some change...together.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Career Coaching with Melissa Discover if you're in the right career by taking the quiz
Matt and Chris Stanley from IAPath.com talk about the current and future states of the claims adjusting industry plus stories from the road:Diversifying as a claims professionalAdjuster roadmaps The opportunities for adjusters in the insurance industryWhy experienced adjusters don't count on major hurricanes to make moneyScoper/Writer programsLearning different policy typesTransitioning from surviving to thrivingHow to pick an IA firmFee schedule splitMaking yourself more saleable with KLTThe future of claims - more or fewer jobs in insurance?Why aren't all McDonalds all run by robots?Can Matt forgive the rudest contractor ever?
Reema Elghossain, vice president, talent, equity and inclusion at the 4A's Foundation, joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver to discuss diversity in the advertising industry. Reema shares insights about why people of color are underrepresented within advertising agencies, the challenges people of color working at these agencies face, how a lack of diversity impacts the success of advertising campaigns, and how the 4A's Foundation is helping agencies address their diversity challenges.In this EpisodeAbout Reema ElghossainAbout the 4A's and the 4A's FoundationDid You Know?…Data about diversity in the advertising industryWhy people of color are underrepresented in advertising agenciesWhat advertising agencies need to do to be more inclusive of people of colorThe 4A's Foundation programs that are helping create opportunities for aspiring and current advertising professionals of colorHow corporations and brands are influencing the way advertising agencies address diversity and inclusionHow a lack of diversity within agencies impacts the effectiveness of advertising campaignsImposter syndrome and other challenges advertising professionals of color faceThree tips for people of color who want to break into the advertising agency worldResourcesReema ElghossainDr. Vanessa Weaver4A'S FoundationAlignment StrategiesMAIP (Multicultural Advertising Intern Program)VanguardThe P.I.E. Model The Equity & Inclusion CongressANA (Association of National Advertisers)Follow Us on Social MediaAlignment StrategiesLinkedInFacebookDiversity and Inclusion TelevisionLinkedInFacebookINROADS is a proud Workin' It Out podcast partner. For more than 50 years, INROADS has provided students of color with leadership development training and paid internship opportunities with the country's leading corporations.
5 Talents Podcast - Commercial Real Estate, REI, Financial Freedom
Don’t let Sam Freshman’s name fool you. He's no freshman when it comes to real estate investing. He is known in our circles as “The Godfather of Syndication,” leveraging his knowledge and experience to acquire over 6,000 units and 5 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial spaces worth more than $2 billion over the past 50 years. Tune in now and listen to our conversation with the Godfather of Real Estate Syndication![00:01 - 05:56] Opening SegmentLet’s get to know Sam FreshmanHow he realized he needed to invest in real estate [05:57 - 15:28] Real Estate Syndication 101 The problem with multifamily right now We break down syndication in the real estate context The rules of some asset class you need to know [15:29 - 28:10] Start Investing in Real Estate the Right Way Sam gives an advice for couples who want to invest in real estateAre you new to real estate investing?Listen to this advice from SamThe role of networking in Sam’s success[28:11 - 35:46] Basics of Real Estate Investing Learn from Sam how to close your first deal creatively What you need to know about the hotel industryWhy you should educate yourself about real estate [35:47 - 43:37] First Real Estate Skill You Should Learn Connect with Sam Links belowThe first skill you need to learn in real estate The other side of doing your due diligence[43:38 - 51:47] Closing SegmentListen to this buy-and-hold strategy from Sam Final words from Sam and me Tweetable Quotes: “Being careful, doing all your homework, and remembering that what you’re doing at the acquisitions stage [are] what’s gonna affect what happens later.” - Sam Freshman “If you’re in the syndication business, the first thing you gotta learn is to raise money.” - Sam Freshman Resources mentioned:Sam’s bookPrinciples of Real Estate SyndicationThe Smartest Way to SaveOther BooksHow To Win Friends and Influence PeopleNever Be Old Enough To Know Better------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Sam on LinkedIn. Check out Standard Management Company and grow your real estate portfolio! Guest email: sfreshman@standardmanagement.comConnect with me:https://www.5tcre.com/FacebookLinkedInInstagramWatch 5T CRE on YouTubeLeave us a review and receive your free ebookEmail us --> abel@5tcre.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/5Talents)
Brian “Tosh” Chontosh is a retired Major in the United States Marine Corps. During his 20 year military career he was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism, two Bronze Stars, the Meritorious Service Medal, multiple combat action ribbons, and he is a US Congressional Medal of Honor nominee. Upon retirement, he founded the Crooked Butterfly Ranch where he designs custom experiential learning opportunities for clients looking to test their minds, bodies, and spirits. Tosh also designs leadership workshops that challenge everyday paradigms that can limit potential. He is the president and executive director of the Big Fish Foundation, which helps support veterans through the transition to civilian life. Tosh is an endurance athlete, competing in some of the world's most challenging ultra endurance events, including mountain biking the continental divide from Canada to Mexico in 27 days. Quotes:“When you focus on differences that is all you'll see.”“There is more collaboration in nature than there is competition.”Topics Discussed:How bootcamp created trauma and stress that taught resiliency & character strengthWhy challenging authority can correlate to successWhy Tosh loves hunting and spending time in the wildernessHow archery can be a form of meditation and improve focusTosh's biggest pet peeves with the hunting industryWhy competition is good, but collaboration is betterHow he continues to challenge himself through endurance racesWhy Tosh is going to row across the Atlantic Ocean in 2022How the Crooked Butterfly Ranch creates exceptional leadership experiencesHis most memorable adventure race experience where he almost died because of egoWhy mentality and skill set is more important than the best gearWhy you should always challenge your beliefs while staying humbleResources Mentioned:John DudleyBen GreenfieldPrimal Quest Expedition RaceTalisker Whisky Atlantic ChallengeAction PackerArcteryxMarmotSitka GearKuiu GearWoolrichSalomon BootsDannerCarharttGarminJordan PetersonBook: Children Learn What They LiveBook: The Book of VirtuesBook: The Moral Compass: Stories for a Life's JourneyBook: Mere Christianity Book: The Screwtape LettersBook: The Atheist Book of Spirituality Crooked Butterfly RanchBig Fish FoundationCrooked Butterfly PodcastTosh on Instagram
So let me share a little about the importance of connection and have every conversation is an opportunity.Last week, I shared my conversation with my friend Jen Grosso from the Boldfire Institute that was part of a live chat for her awesome business group. Well… as fate would have it, in the audience of that group was a fiery character who was dropping hilarious, encouraging one-liners into the chat, cheering Jen and I on and asking thoughtful questions as the chat continued. That fiery awesome character was the one and only Heather Petherick who I’m delighted to say is my guest today. Heather Petherick is a master business coach, with 14 years worth of experience helping clients grow their service-based business and consistently sell out their high-ticket offers without being salesy, rude or annoying AF – and she and I connected right away after that guest interview; we were totally on the same wavelength when it comes to integrity in marketing and sales, using a low-intimidation approach, high-connection approach, and having a duty of care in your business. Also, there’s the fact that she is totally hilarious. And today, we talk about….The evolution that Heather has seen in her 14+ years in coachingHow your customer is far more discerning now – and why that’s a really good thingWhy ‘bro marketing’ and shaming prospects won’t cut it anymore The welcome conversation around ethics is getting louder in the coaching industryWhy relationship-based, organic marketing means reaping more benefits with less hustleThe sales superpower that women often have – but don’t always recognizeThe real goal of a sales conversation – and no, it’s not getting someone’s moneyHeather’s bioHeather Petherick is a master business coach, with 14 years worth of experience helping clients grow their service-based business and consistently sell out their high-ticket offers without being salesy, rude or annoying AF. As the go-to sales conversation expert her clients typically see a 2x - 10x return on their coaching investment. Heather has been featured as an expert with Women Engineering The Future, The Royal Bank of Canada, CTV Morning Live, Canadian Living Magazine and Chatelaine magazine. Her journey includes growing up on a humble sheep farm on the prairies of western Canada, building a multiple six -figure coaching business and eating charcuterie like it’s her job. She holds a Master’s degree in Management and lives near Ottawa, Ontario with her husband and two children.https://www.facebook.com/heather.petherick https://www.facebook.com/HeatherPetherickCoaching https://www.instagram.com/h_petherick/http://heatherpetherick.com/salesmastery
Ilenia Martini, founder of visual communications agency Neni and the newly appointed editor-at-large of design and communications at Scandinavian MIND.We talk about:Greenwashing in the design communityWhy design manufacturers need to work together to make everyone in the industry thriveThe pros and cons of a very slow design industryWhy is the design industry so reluctant to use social media.What can the design industry learn from the more avant-garde fashion industry?What European design scene can learn from the American, and vice versa.When will furniture companies start renting their pieces?How an NFT was the most expensive furniture deal ever.This episode is hosted by Konrad Olsson. Sign up to our newsletter on www.scandinavianmind.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Johanna Öberg is the CEO of Memira Eyecenter. In this conversation, Johanna talks about: Transferring from the media industry towards the eye care industryDigitising the eye care industryWhy everyone should go to the optician once a yearHow all vision defects can be surgically removed in 30 minutesOn how the eye could replace the fingerprintOn the challenges of creating circular economy in the health industryOn working in health care during the pandemicThis episode is hosted by Konrad Olsson. Sign up to our newsletter on www.scandinavianmind.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The cannabis industry has grown exponentially grown in the last decade or so. But this plant medicine has been around since ancient civilizations. It has been pushed into the abyss of a century now but it’s coming back from the darkness. In this episode, I speak with Colleen Higgins, who is a cannabis pharmacist, and author of the book The Cannabis Prescription, one hell of a book with so much information that it’ll be all that you need to know about the medicinal usage of marijuana.Here you will learn about;The misconception of the substanceHow it was suppressed by the cotton industryHow it was thrown into the abyss by the petrol industryWhy governments didn’t want to deal with cannabisWhat’s the reason for the prohibition of cannabisColleen is a pharmacist, author, and speaker who helps translate the complex world of pharmaceutical and cannabis medicine into an accessible language for patients and caregivers.Colleen has been helping patients understand how to get the most out of their medications for almost thirty years, first in various retail pharmacies, and most recently as a cannabis pharmacist in the medical marijuana program in Connecticut. She created SwayInnovations.com, an educational website designed to translate cannabis science, in order to make it more accessible for both patients and healthcare professionals.Subscribe to the weekly/monthly newsletter here.I've started a BuyMeCoffee sponsorship so it would be great if you could contribute to the podcast. I'll make a shout-out to you on the send you a special thank you email!Guest: Colleen Higgins (LinkedIn | Twitter)Host: Takatoshi Shibayama (LinkedIn | Twitter)Music: ShowNing (Website)Half Timer is here (Website | YouTube)
In this podcast Mike and Blake speak with special guest Dethmer Lemmborg about his experience working for a Nation news network. We explore What Dethmer was asked to do during 911 and why he decided to walk away from the industryWhy none of us watch the news any moreHow to determine if what you are watching or reading is true and accurateHow you could be caught in a search bubble and what to do to itHow technology is possibly affecting our teenagers and more.To see Dethmers video production company go to mondayproductions.co.nzTo listen to all our podcast episodes go to utb.fyi/outclassed.
Tom Stoddart is an award-winning British photojournalist whose work has appeared in many of the most pretigious international magazines and newspapers. He is widely regarded by editors and his peers as one of the world’s most experienced and respected photographers. His international frontline assignments have included almost every major conflict and natural disaster over four decades, from wars to earthquakes and from the fall of the Berlin Wall to pandemics. During a long and varied career he has witnessed such international events as the war in Lebanon, the election of President Nelson Mandela, the bloody siege of Sarajevo and the wars against Saddam Hussein in Iraq.Tom’s photographic career began with the Berwick Advertiser, a local newspaper in his native North East of England, before his personal ambition to move up to the big league of the national press in Fleet Street, sent him to London where he quickly impressed picture editors on the foremost newspapers and magazines and won frontline assignments during the troubled 80s, culminating in Desert Storm, the first Gulf War in 1990.In 1992 Tom was seriously injured in heavy fighting in Bosnia. After a year of recovery, he produced a powerful feature on the aftermath of the Mississippi floods and, later that year, a World Press Photo award-winning photo-essay on the harsh training regime of Chinese Olympic Child Gymnasts.In 1997 Tony Blair gave Tom exclusive behind the scenes access to his election campaign as Labour swept to victory after 18 years of Conservative government in the UK. More recently he documented Prime Minister David Cameron’s daily life at 10 Downing Street. His acclaimed in-depth work on the HIV/AIDS pandemic blighting sub-Saharan Africa won the POY World Understanding Award in 2003. In the same year his pictures of British Royal Marines in combat, during hostilities in Iraq, was awarded the Larry Burrows Award for Exceptional War Photography. A year later his book iWITNESS was honoured as the best photography book published in the USA.Tom is the recipient of Lifetime Achievement awards from this peers and his new book, Extraordinary Women: Images of Courage, Endurance and Defiance was be published in October 2020 by ACC Art Books and Iconic Images. On episode 143, Tom discusses, among other things:Reflections on 50 years in the businessHis new book, Extraordinary WomenGoing back through decades of contact sheetsThe story behind two of his most iconic images - Meliha Varesanovic and Gordana BurazorHis route to Fleet Street from the Berwick AdvertiserThe ambition to tell stories his way and the stripping down of equipment that changed his styleCommon traits of photojournalistsWhy photography students are not being well prepared for the industryWhy he still believes in the power of the still image Referenced:Robin Morgan, Iconic ImagesDennis HusseyDon McFeeJohn DowningTerry FincherChris SmithSally SoamesKen LennoxMarie Colvin Website | Instagram | Facebook“It isn’t about you. You know, this isn’t art. It’s not about look at me, it’s about look at this.”
For many artists, getting signed is a dream come true. Record deals aren’t one size fits all, but there are a few basic types that are most common. If you’re one of the thousands of artists hoping to get a record deal, do you know what kind of arrangement you want? Matt Bacon of Dropout Media was kind enough to hop on a call and outline the three types of deal that you’re most likely to come across. Listen now to hear Matt discuss the basics of record label deals so you’re able to scout out potential labels that fit your band’s needs! What you’ll learn: How Matt Bacon got his foot into the door of the music industryWhy you should be cautious of “new” types of record dealsWhat the most advantageous type of record deal is for a DIY artistHow you can sign a record deal with the least amount of dramaHow the relationship between artists and labels is changingWhy not recouping your advance typically isn’t the end of the worldWhy you you need to find the right lawyer for your businessHow to avoid getting taken advantage of by a labelHow Matt Hoos and his band escaped a bad record contract For full show notes visit https://thebetterbandbureau.com/53
Are you at the point where you need to PIVOT your business? If so, tune into this conversation I’m having with my friend and Thought Leader, LaForce Baker. He’s the CEO of MoonMeals, a company dedicated to making affordable, plant-based, healthy meal options more accessible. We discussed: How he scaled his business and got his products on the shelves of Whole Foods and the #2 largest grocery store chain in the countryWhat it was like blazing a trail in the vegan/plant-based food industryWhy the pandemic forced him to quickly pivot his businessHow that pivot was one of the most profitable decisions he’s ever made for his company… ...and so much more! Text me at 404-737-4957 so you’ll never miss juicy conversations like these. Connect with LaForce: Website: https://www.moonmeals.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonmeals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonmealsfood & https://www.instagram.com/laforcebaker/ This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCourtneyBowdenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneybowden/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecourtneybowden/
Will Kleidon is an award-winning pioneer and futurist in the hemp and cannabis industry. He is known for cracking the CBD code by creating the cleanest and most effective CBD-rich hemp products on the planet. Will is the founder of Ojai Energetics, a triple bottom line driven cannabis technology company. Will has collected one of the most interesting executive boards in the world that includes famous athletes, doctors, and well-connected members of the entertainment industry.Featured in Cheddar, MSNBC, Forbes, Inc, Money, Entrepreneur, The LA Times, and a regular keynote at the Cannabis Forum and Bevnet, Will is a subject matter expert when it comes to the art, science, and technology of the cannabis business, the history of hemp, and what it can mean to our future.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR:How Will became a pioneer in the hemp and cannabis industryWhy water soluble CBD is eons better than fat solubleBenefits of CBD + why you should be using itThe fascinating endocannabinoid systemHow our ancestors naturally ingested hundreds of mg of CBD dailyOptimal usage and immediate biofeedbackEndless tech and world changing opportunities with hemp/CBDPairing essential oils with CBDAnd so much more! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GUEST:Will's WEBSITE: www.ojaienergetics.comLoren’s Daily Intention Checklist - https://bit.ly/2P14KFpEssential Oil Sample Request + Class - www.lorencellentani.com/sample
When the music business was turned upside down by the 2020 pandemic, it wasn't just the musicians who were affected by the changes. Professionals who support musicians and artists - lawyers, agents, and industry coaches - also found themselves having to find new ways to make a living while still helping their clients to cope with the massive changes.Somara Jacques, a South Florida-based entertainment attorney known as “The Latte Lawyer”, has dedicated her practice to helping musicians, artists and creatives to make the most of their talents by properly protecting and monetizing their creative and intellectual property. When the pandemic's effects began to spread in early 2020, she realized that she would have to change her own business model in order to help her clients to find new income opportunities. Having already joined us in Episode 52 (right before things began to shut down!) to share the basics of music law, she returns to help creatives, musicians and independent artists to weather storm and take solid steps to keep our careers moving forward. Her practical and positive approach to the music industry is the perfect antidote to the fear and anxiety you might be feeling as you navigate through this brand new artistic landscape.In this episode, Somara reveals: How she responded to the stresses of COVID as an entrepreneur and how she helped her clients to pivot Her advice of creating new income opportunities through sync licensing and other areas in the music industryWhy it's important to remain consistent with your plan to reach influencers and industry insidersWhy pivoting and finding your niche is so important in a crowded online spaceWhy you must think like an entrepreneur even if you aren't used to being up frontWhy we have to prepare for major shifts in the industry before they happen (because they are inevitable) Learn more about Somara's services: The Latte Lawyer - InstagramFollow Somara on Facebook Somara Jacques - LinkedIn Links We Mentioned in this Podcast Episode:Godandgigs.com/livestream - learn how to plan livestream shows that wow your audiences and bring them back over and over againCreative Emergency Toolkit - resources for musicians and creatives who need assistance during COVID-19 KarenMarieMason.com - Creative Talent Agent and Artist ServicesMorgan Rhodes - Music Supervisor Sync Community - Facebook Group for Sync License Opportunities Music Blvd Group - Sync Licensing Support IMDB - Movie and television databaseUpwork - Freelance Work Opportunities The 10 Day MBA - Business Book
We frequently discuss high cash value life insurance here at the Money Advantage, yet with the financial uncertainties of COVID-19, how safe are life insurance companies? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9TZZf6hYjY How strong is the life insurance industry really? What impacts do today's low-interest rates, economic turmoil, and the pandemic have on my long-term growth rates and the policy guarantees? How do they affect the life insurance industry as a whole? Do insurance companies have enough reserves to weather low returns and higher costs? Are they able to maintain their guarantees? Are they still a safe place to put money? If you want to see how low interest, low bond yields, and higher mortality can impact you as a policy owner, know if you can trust whole life guarantees for cash value and death benefit, and find out how strong this nearly indestructible industry is during unprecedented times, so you can know what to do, tune in now! In this episode on the safety of life insurance companies, you'll learn: How interest rates and bonds affect the life insurance industryWhy the US is better off right now than you'd thinkA brief history of the life insurance industryThe "checks and balances" of mutual insurance companiesAnd why COVID isn't impacting the industry as much as you'd expect Right now, many financial products and systems are in flux. That uncertainty may not instill confidence in your financial future. COVID-19 has certainly impacted the financial sphere, so let's unpack what that means for life insurance. The life insurance industry has long been a pillar of certainty and financial stability, and fortunately, we have high hopes that this will continue to be the case. Historically, these companies have outlasted even the toughest of financial straits. Table of contentsThe Safety of Life Insurance Companies is a Part of the Bigger Picture of Creating WealthHow Safe Are Life Insurance Companies Facing Internal Challenges?The History of the Life Insurance IndustryLow Interest RatesBond Yields Follow Interest RatesMutual Companies Are Positioned for the Long-GameMortality Isn't a Current ConcernSo How Safe Are Life Insurance Companies? Resources to Evaluate the Financial Safety of Life Insurance CompaniesReady to Start Your Life Insurance? The Safety of Life Insurance Companies is a Part of the Bigger Picture of Creating Wealth While the safety of the industry is a critical piece of protecting and preserving your wealth, it's just one small piece of the bigger journey to creating time and money freedom. That's why we've developed the 3-step Cash Flow System. It's your roadmap to go from just surviving, to a life of significance, purpose, and financial freedom. The first stage is the foundation. You first keep more of the money you make by fixing money leaks, becoming more efficient and profitable. Then, you protect your money with insurance and legal protection and Privatized Banking. Finally, you put your money to work, increasing your income with cash-flowing assets. How Safe Are Life Insurance Companies Facing Internal Challenges? Many of the current concerns around whole life insurance relate to the low interest, low bond yields, and low internal growth we're seeing right now. We don't blame people for translating this slow-down as a warning sign. In addition, there's a possibility of higher claims in a pandemic—and will the companies have enough capital to weather that storm? If you're considering the impact of these factors on your life insurance policies, you're on the right track. It's important to stay ahead of the curve for your financial well-being. So, let's look into some of these concerns and find the truth in these statements. The History of the Life Insurance Industry Fortunately for policyholders, the life insurance industry has a long history of navigating tumultuous financial times. Historically,
Who isn’t extra stressed out today? Between our work, trying to homeschool or kids, the upcoming election, and trying to stay healthy we have a lot on our backs. Most of us are on edge nearly all of the time. What if there was a way to relieve some of that stress. To let go. To let go of the frustrations that aren’t bringing you joy. To let go of feeling like everyone is trying to make your life more difficult. Your project manager is purposely not getting you the information you need for your proposal. Your child’s teacher is purposely giving an extra weekend project on top of their already heavy school workload. I think we could all use a little bit of help in this area, including me. That’s why I reached out to my friend, Danielle Gray, MBA, to tell us why are feeling this way and some ways to break this thought process.Many of you may know Danielle as the “Content Whisperer” from her many workshops and presentations across the country. Some of you may not know that she has been on a personal journey to work on herself. I was able to witness this first-hand at her very personal and moving keynote address at the SMPS Southeastern Regional Conference a few years back. Since then, she is living, as she puts it, “her best self,” has found joy, and wants to help others reclaim their joy.Her personal mission is to “remind you what it feels like to be human.”I find this especially important now because the line between work and home life have blurred. Because of this, we need to focus on our mental health and wellbeing. It’s just as important as any proposal or presentation you are working on right now. And, Danielle gives us some great advice to get started. We talk about:What victim mentality is and how it shows up in our industryWhy it’s so important to talk about these topics todayA few ways we can start to let go and shift our thinking to start bringing joy back to our livesToday's episode is sponsored by:The Marketer’s Tool Kit provides a list of software tools to save time, automate your marketing processes, and reduce your stress and frustration. I compiled this list after using dozens of software products and talking to hundreds of marketers across the country. Grab your copy here: https://www.marketerstakeflight.com/themarketerstoolkit/Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. And, don't forget to download the app on iTunes or the Podcast app. Leave a review if you found value listening to this show. Your review will help our show grow and help us connect with more amazing marketers like you. Thank you for being awesome!Support the show (https://pod.fan/marketerstakeflightpodcast)
What do you do when you've worked your whole life to become a mover and shaker in the music and entertainment industry - only to see that industry grind to a halt overnight?. Jeremy “DaConnect” Mills, musician, tour manager, bandleader and creative entrepreneur, has spent decades becoming one of the people to know in the music industry. By serving in diverse roles on major tours and within musical teams with artists like Jay-Z, Keisha Cole, Jamison Ross, Cory Henry, Tye Tribbett, Adam Blackstone, Teedra Moses and dozens of others, he's become one of the most “plugged in” people in the business. However, in this frank and honest discussion on The God and Gigs Show, he opens up about the realities of facing new challenges as artists in the wake of COVID-19, as the pandemic has knocked the live performance world to its knees. Raised in South Florida, “J-Mills” began his musical career in earnest after moving to Tallahassee, Florida and teaming up with a talented group of musicians, all of which eventually achieved major success in their own careers (including Grammy-winning songwriter Kendra Foster, co-writer with D'Angelo). Now as a seasoned industry veteran, he is passionate about helping his fellow live performance workers and creative artists to weather the storm of the pandemic's effect on the industry. His message to artists everywhere is to deal honestly with the fear, anxiety, and emotional toll of this career shift, and to find the right methods and opportunities to evolve so they can survive financially and keep their creative careers intact. In this episode, J. Mills reveals: How he developed the mindset to handle various roles in the entertainment industry besides musical performance How his experiences have prepared him for major shifts in the industryWhy creatives cannot simply “boss up” and push through this traumatic experience with more activity or creating new businessesThe reality of the struggles creatives face when gigs and job opportunities are not availableHow he has managed to maintain his emotional and mental health through hard times Why it is so important for creatives to remain positive while acknowledging the harsh reality of COVID's effect on their jobsHow to use the ‘down-time' to develop new skills and focus on the important relationships in your life How to look forward to new opportunities and pivot without losing your foundation
Alicia is not your stereotypical recruiter. She's a business leader, role model and super passionate about creating gender equality in tech.Episode Summary:What sparked Alicia's passion for women in techHow she finds female role models when there are so few in her industryWhy she started the Women Rock blogHow to identify recruiters and companies that care about womenThe biggest mistake she sees female job applicants makeHow to find (or create!) your tribe of supportive women in STEMIf you're looking for a job right now and don't know where to turn for help, you might want to check out The Job Seeking Blueprint. Not sure if it's right for you? Shoot me an email: tiffany@tiffanydawson.coResources:Connect with Alicia on LinkedInThe Women Rock BlogFind Women Rock on Instagram, LinkedIn & TwitterBook recommendations:Why I No Longer Speak to White People About Race by Renni Eddo-LodgeShoe Dog by Phil KnightBecoming by Michelle ObamaJoin the Wonder Women in STEM community!
Everything changed for Chris at the end of 2009, when he suffered a horrific burnout. He was living like most entrepreneurs, working 14-hour days, six days a week, spending very little time with his family and working ‘in' his business, instead of ‘on' it way too much. Sure, he loved his business and the focus of building it, but I was tired. In every possible way.Going into 2010, he put a 1-year goal in place – to become a Virtual CEO. He started a blog to chart the journey. He was going to replace himself in his business as much as possible by the end of the year. By late November 2010, he achieved the goal. Not only that, but he launched another business in the middle of that year, Virtual Staff Finder, as a result of simply listening to my online audience.In this episode Chris gives loads of advice on how to Focus on your nicheBecome an authority in your industryWhy you need to be OB1 and not Luke Skywalker - we geeked out a bit here...Why six packs are overrated - it's better to have a strong back :-)Chris is a incredible entrepreneur who genuinely cares about the people he serves. It was an absolute pleasure to speak with him See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
015 - One soft, squishy golden retriever pup was all it took for Kim Hartz to abandon a promising career start as a food and general portrait photographer. Fast-forward ten years and Kim not only specializes in pets, but she's also the educator behind the much-loved Pet Photography EDU, a technical course nested within the Hair of the Dog Academy. In today's episode, Kim joins me to talk about client inquiries, branding, and how to reliably turn leads into sales. What To Listen For: The $18,000 mistake Kim made when first starting her businessThe value in having a sounding board outside the photography industryWhy you should require a phone number from every new leadA common error pet photographers make in thinking about their target marketAccording to gazillionaire Jeff Bezos, "Your brand is what other people say about you when you're not in the room." Kim's advice in this episode might not lead to Bezos-style bucks, but it will help ensure that your every client interaction reinforces the positive branding message you need to make it big! Resources From This Episode: Kim Hartz PhotographyKim Hartz ConsultingHair of the Dog Academy FREE pricing masterclassHair of the Dog AcademyHair of the Dog Facebook group
EPISODE INTRODUCTION:Join Dr. Tom and Mr. Mike AKA Audio Velvet as they connect with a man who is on an incredible journey of transformation and has continued down this path even amidst the COVID-19 crisis in our nation. Meet Anthony DiDomenico. A man who has a life long battle with his weight. Tune in to hear him share insights into this powerful journey he's on while he also peeling back the curtain so to speak into his life as a professional comedian. We here at Dapper Effects love Anthony. He has inspired us and we believe he will inspire you too. On episode 11 Dr. Tom & Mr. Mike discuss:Anthony’s 22-year journey into comedy and why you should never give up on your dreamWhat does a comedian’s background look like?How Anthony built self-accountability through his most recent calling - The WW Bro PodcastAnthony’s weight watcher’s journey and the 3-year anniversaryWhy we believe Anthony is a true example of what it means to be DapperWhat were some of Anthony’s triggers that led to the weight gainAddictionsHow everything in life that’s worth it is never as simple as “point A to point B”Musing on the fast-food industryWhy the pandemic is all the more reason to eat healthilyControlling what you can controlThe power of gaining control and getting everything “on the inside” rightThe ups and downs of a weightless journeyThe hidden dangers of lying to yourselfThe dapper man’s goalThe importance of finding a support systemWhat is Weight Watchers all about?Importance of taking the time to get educated on your healthWhy comedy is a truly fine example of courageHow are comedians innovating during the COVID-19 shutdown?Why comedians are essentialHow Anthony’s comedy evolved to where it is todayThe man in the mirror poem75Hard program Quote Anthony shared from his dad: “The time is going to go by anyway, what are you going to do with it?”
Linda is an advisor with First Financial Consulting in Pasadena, California, and is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Public Accountant with 20+ years' experience. She has a passion for teaching and encouraging individuals and families to understand their financial situation, and for helping them leverage that understanding into a more successful financial future. Episode Sponsor: Colibri Insurance Services is a boutique health insurance agency that simplifies employee benefits for Southern California employers so they can cost-effectively attract and retain quality employees.What you will learn from this episode:What motivated her to transition from being a CFO of a large nonprofit organization to a Financial Planner for individuals and familiesThe advice she would give her 20-year-old selfWhy it's important for successful women in finance to put themselves in positions where they are investing in younger women coming into the industryWhy she created a seminar for high school graduates to help them with finance-related questions and to prepare them for adulthoodConnect with Linda Neuenburg:Emails -linda@firstfinancial.is and lindasmoneystuff@gmail.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-neuenburg-66097b7/
This week’s episode will feature our generation’s ’03 Bonnie & Clyde CEOs of beauty and hair industry. Owner of Monetallure, Deja Pryor and owner of J Cutz Studio, Juan Wilson both joined to tell aspiring CEOs about learning the ropes of entrepreneurship and growing a thriving brand. Some things you will learn:Tips on how to legally protect your businessTips for branding yourselfHow to feed your mind with inspirational and resourceful informationThe key factors of setting yourself a part from others in your industryWhy starting a new career at any age is possibleHow to turn your business into a passionThe benefits of working a corporate job while building your enterpriseWhy investing is importantHow and when to say ’NO’When its time to change pricing for products or services*Follow Deja on Socia Media: https://www.instagram.com/monetallure/*Follow Juan on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/jcutzstudio/*Follow the Gen CEO community: https://www.instagram.com/gen.ceo/
This episode is sponsored by ErisX, The Stellar Development Foundation and Grayscale Digital Large Cap Investment Fund.One month after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in 2008, Warren Buffett wrote an Op-Ed saying that he was buying stocks. Yet during the Coronavirus crisis, he is sitting firmly on the sidelines. On Saturday night, the “Oracle of Omaha” spoke for 4.5 hours in the first ever virtual version of the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting - an event which some have called the “Woodstock of Capitalism.”On this episode, NLW examines some of the key topics of the presentation, including: Why Berkshire sold their entire $6.5B stake in the airline industryWhy they were sitting on $137B in cash Why they haven’t made any investments How the Fed gave companies better terms than they were willing toIt was hard not to watch the presentation and conclude that Buffett feels that there are simply too many unknowns in the world going forward to feel comfortable doing much in the market right now.
In this episode of Experience Speaks we interview Jessica Madrigal the Vice President former Project Manager and Owner of Bjork Construction, a family owned business that is 100% female owned.Jessica and I dive deep into some really interesting topics that include:What it’s really like to work in a family owned businessWhat it’s like to be a female project manager in a male dominated industryWhy working with diverse team is a strategic advantageOverall Jessica has some awesome insights and I think you’ll enjoy this episode!
In this week's episode of The Trusted Advisor Show, the entire crew gets together to reveal the secrets to how to fire your mediocre vendors gracefully and why it can often be the best decision for you to 10X your business. If you are a business owner and find yourself stressed and struggling with how to let go of certain relationships that you know aren't adding tremendous value to your business, then we have the solutions for you...Also, you will learn:3 Powerful Tips and Strategies for having these difficult conversations and how to do it ethically and gracefully without burning any bridges in the processHow to find and "vet-out" the right Trusted Advisor that fits with your unique business and industryWhy creating and implementing Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) can help you easily and effectively evaluate the performance and results your Trusted Advisor is providing to your business...and, most importantly, give you the fire-power you need to end an unhealthy relationshipHow to spot when your Trusted Advisor is getting complacent or losing their "hunger" to serve your business and taking advantage of the relationshipWhy a world-class Trusted Advisor can actually become an income-producing-asset for your business and give you the time freedom to focus on what you do best...building your business!And much, much more...The Mission and Big "Why" for the Trusted Advisor Show & Podcast is to:Build RelationshipsEarn TrustCreate ValueMake a Positive ImpactApple iTunes Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trusted-advisor-show-podcast/id1499854718To connect with your hosts and learn more about their firms:WSMT Insurance, Inc.Rob Jacomen@robjacomen#wsmtinsuranceWebsite: www.wsmt.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-jacomen/Email: rob@wsmt.comStatonWalshWebsite: www.statonwalsh.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/statonwalsh/?viewAsMember=truehttps://www.facebook.com/StatonWalshRyan StatonDevin WalshRyan Staton is an Investment Advisor of, and securities offered through, Founders Financial Securities, LLCMember FINRA/SIPC and Registered Investment Advisor.Devin Walsh: Securities offered through Founders Financial Securities, LLCMember FINRA/SIPC and Registered Investment Advisor.Check the background of this firm on FINRA’s BrokerCheck This podcast is for informational purposes only. Although the information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, please note that individual situations can vary. Therefore, the information should be relied upon only when coordinated with individual professional advice. StatonWalsh and Founder’s Financial Securities do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation.
Jeff and Rich interview George Howard, professor of Music Business/Management at Berklee College of Music. He is also a copyright attorney, author, co-founder of Music Audience Exchange and co-founder of TuneCore.During the interview, George discusses:Copyright ownership for musiciansWhat "royalties" mean (and how they work) in the streaming eraHow emerging artists can break through to get their music heard (and how to make money from their music)Which platform pays artists the least in royalties for their musicHow an artist learns the ins and outs of the legal aspects of the music industryWhy being a great artist requires a good business mindTrends related to copyright and royalties that he thinks can positively impact aspiring musiciansThen, Jeff and Mick make their picks for this week's FanLabel “Hot New Music” Best of Five Challenge.
The origins of the PAOK OTT platform and the issues with the broadcasting dealLearnings from the first two years when the service was going only to overseas fans"The final decision was taken just a week before the first game"Solving problems - marketing, paywalls and the payment mechanismThe biggest issues - connectivity in remote areasThe problems of a late rush for the banking systemThe use of smart TV apps and rolling it out across bars and coffee shopsHow they made their pricing decisionsIs it profitable?The opposition and criticism they faced in the football industryWhy other clubs have approached them about their serviceThe production qualityThe reaction among the fans, including the senior ones who may not be so digitally -able?How have PAOK staffed up?Why the circumstances were right for this to happen in Greece and at PAOKOther digital innovations to develop the PAOK brandThe buy-in from the owner and the boardBucking the trend and moving into high-quality 'coffee-table' magazinesThe 765-page magazine that PAOK sold for 40 EurosThe international strategyDefining the tone of voice for the clubHandling the biggest game of the season - Olympiakos at homeReflecting the fans in their communicationsHow PAOK has continually grown its fanbase despite going 34 years between title winsPlans for the future
Everyone has their areas of competence, and areas where they struggle. Even the highest performers still need help in order to reach their full potential. That's why coaches and consultants exist. But in the time of Instagram influencers and fake gurus, it's hard to know who to trust. As someone looking for a good coach, it's almost enough to make you want to walk away. As a coach, looking for clients, it's even more difficult. So, as someone looking for a coach, what should you be looking out for? And as a coach looking for clients, what should you be focusing on when it comes to attracting the right kinds of clients? In this week's podcast, we cover that and: When it actually makes sense to hire a coach, consultant, or trainerOne major way dishonest coaches are killing the industryWhy being a brand new coach doesn't mean you can't be honest and still get clientsHow to find your true calling if you want to be a coachWhy so many people don't get the results they want from their coachesThe biggest mistake people make when hiring a coach or consultantProof that motivational coaches do more harm than goodWhy knowledge isn't the main quality to look for in a coach or consultant (and what actually is)How Jersey Shore ruined the coaching industryThe truth about coaches who show of their perfect lifestyle (it's worse than you think)Why you should never treat your coach like your babysitterWhat you can do for yourself to get the best out of your coachAnd a LOT more Listen now.
This episode we get into Hospitality and Retail with professional sales and leadership trainer Masako Yamamura. We discuss Omotenashi, Bartenders, Commissions, Fortune-tellers, Gin . . . and the numerous differences and similarities between the retail and hospitality industries in Japan. We are at the NAMIKI667 Bar at the Hyatt Centric in Ginza where the staff were a bit scared to wait on us. They might need some of Masako's awesome training. Some other highlights from our conversation:The "official" reason she started her own companyWhat the hospitality industry could learn from the retail industryWhy culturally "commission" sales is not popular with JapaneseHer definition of "Omotenashi" and why she hated the Olympic O-MO-TE-NA-SHI presentationAn interesting & delicious gin cocktail recipeUsing hospitality concepts in retail can differentiate your brand from competitionWhy a 5-star hotel experience in Japan is not as positive vs. overseasReminisce about contracting her training sessions on a "contingency" basisWhy Japanese "Just In Case" mentality holds back true hospitalityHow Omotenashi can lead to world peaceNot having the qualifications when working at the Mandarin OrientalLeast popular jobs for todays Japanese youthHer pessimism regarding the future of JapanA story about a fortune-teller's shocking but reaffirming messagegugu Sleep Company https://gugu.jpMy Solutions https://www.my-solutions.jpMasako Yamamura https://www.linkedin.com/in/masako-yamamura-88060517/
In this episode Adam Sands, CEO and founder of Roofing Business Partner shares how you can use a Facebook marketing strategy to predictably grow your business and dramatically improve your ROI. Insights he shares include: How to create a lead generation process that positions you as an authority in your industryWhy use Facebook as opposed to other platformsHow to use top of funnel videos for an effective B2B Facebook marketing strategyHow to create engaging videos for your Facebook marketing strategy that captures your target audience’s attentionHow to get your target audience to self-identify in order to continue marketing to themHow to deal with people’s objections through your Facebook marketing strategyThe best ways to retarget your audience offlinePlus how to use an offline retargeting pixel to boost your Facebook marketing strategy results
Paul is the co-founder of ad agency Mellor&Smith and also started the event series #TakeFuckingRisks as a side hustle - which is now one of the biggest creative events in London.Support this podcast by buying me a coffee (or 3...)We covered plenty of ground in this episode!Should you specialise or be well roundedThe state of the advertising industry today89% of ads that people see are forgotten - can you imagine if this was any other industry?"As an industry we are fucking terrible at our jobs"What do we need to do to fix the industry?First admit there is a problem - although this doesn't serve the industryHaving a backbone and standing up to clientsStop being addicted to digital and short termismStop being fixated on dataMake advertising based on what people do rather than what the algorithm saysWhy clients don't trust agencies and what we can do about itThe public don't trust brands, we need to rebuilt thatIs the market research and insight industry broken too?Serial focus groupersGet down to the supermarket and see how people actually actWhy we shouldn't approach B2B differentlyThey are still people, it's just not their money they are spendingAny B2B brand using traditional media is going to winHow do you get clients to take risks?Why social media metrics are bullshitIs traditional media the most effectiveIs it the fact that the advertising as bad or is traditional media broken?Why influencer marketing is a conThe role of advertising is to get you noticed, not to make salesWhat is "Take Fucking Risks"?Why there is a lack of honesty in our industryWhy we need more trouble makersHow do you deal with disagreements with clients?If you're so good at this, why are you only 11 people?LinksFollow Mellor&Smith on TwitterPaul's LinkedInFollow me on Twitter
In this episode you'll learn:Why a destination needs to diversify its product portfolio to be competitiveHow the poison is in the dose - nothing in extremes gives great resultsHow new technologies threaten culinary tourism experiences & what can be done to prepare for a sustainable future for our industryWhy the personal touch needs to be preserved when you're trying to create an offer an authentic experienceWhy storytelling is important in serviceHow food evokes specific memoriesDiscussed in this episode:Bulgaria Wine Tours
This episode will uncover:Joe's transition from an IT background to helping disabled veterans learn how to fly dronesHow the West LA Veterans Affairs is using dronesThe inspiration behind Wounded Eagle UASSpecifics on how Wounded Eagles is helping disabled veteransChallenges facing disabled veterans looking to find work in the drone industryWhy drones are the perfect solution for disabled veteransKeys to Wounded Eagles sustaining successHeartfelt insights from Joe that reveal his purpose and passion for Wounded Eaglehttps://www.weuas.org/
Fertility issues, and infertility itself, are going to be incredibly important to our collective future. Because of that, we thought it important to sit down with Andrea Syrtash. She’s the founder and editor-in-chief of pregnantish, the first media site exclusively dedicated to helping singles, couples & LGBT navigate fertility treatments and infertility. Andrea’s work (she’s a five-time author) is regularly featured on national TV shows including Good Morning America and The Today Show, and in Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and Women's Health magazines. And her upcoming pregnantish podcast debuts soon, so be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.This week we cover:How fertility is arguably undergoing cooler innovation than any other industryWhy infertility and fertility treatments are going to become more important in the futureThe stigma associated with fertility issues such as miscarriages - and whether or not those stigmas are going awayHow the companies of tomorrow need to be thinking about fertility issues in order to stay relevant - both as marketers and as employersWhat type of impact can fertility have on a country’s future - taking the example of Japan, which is experiencing its sharpest drop in births in 30s years
Ceri Wheeldon of Fab after Fifty interviews Jacynth Bassett , founder of online pro-age premium online boutiquethe Bias-Cut.comIn this episode we chat about ageism in the fashion industryWhy retailers and designers fail to cater for women over 50.Why some retailers are now recognising the spending power of women over 50Why 'rules' of what to wear over 50 are outdatedWhat items are the best investment pieces for women over 50Where we can find style inspiration over 50How to best shop online for clothes ----more----Full transcript:[00:00:04] I'm Ceri Wheeldon. Welcome to the Fab after Fifty podcast. Leading the pro age conversation talking about all things life after 50. [00:00:16] I have with me today my special guest Jacynth Bassett . Jacynth is the founder of the first pro age online premium fashion boutique the bias-cut.com. And she's also fighting ageism. She's an ageism fighting trailblazer. Hello and welcome to Fab after 50. [00:00:35] Hi Ceri. It's a pleasure to be talking to you. [00:00:38] Now I know we've had lots of conversations haven't we away from this podcast about how the fashion industry hasn't really caught up with reality how women over 50 actually see ourselves and how we like to dress today. [00:00:50] Yes. Yeah well I mean I think we're seeing it slowly changing I think largely because the fashion industry is cottoning on to the fact that midlife women have disposable income but it's still very gradual and it's all quite tokenistic and I think even when we see older women featured in campaigns because we are seeing that a bit more now, we are, [00:01:19] There are more than when I first started. [00:01:20] Yes. And same with me. And so it is getting there. But if we notice they often the models beautiful as they are often look the same. They are often quite tall slim Caucasian with silver hair and a lot of women over 50 are not like that. And additionally as I often say to brand that's the thing that the issue is not just about featuring that woman in a campaign it's got to be authentic and understanding that customer has to be in every aspect of the business. So often you might for example go online and I've seen an older woman the campaign put their whole website is still using younger models. And you've also got the fact that a lot of there's also the lack of understanding of the customer in terms of her body shape her lifestyle. So you can say you're catering to women all you want by putting in an older model in it but doesn't mean actually that the average older woman over 50 wants to want to wear these clothes and that it will really understand her figure. So it is really a deeper issue than the way the fashion industry is treating it right now. [00:02:26] Yes and actually interestingly enough I received a press release today from somebody that these dresses that we know are great for older women as well. [00:02:33] Well I'd wear them as tops together but I think it's so short I might wear a tunic top that is no way I feel out in that particular sort of style. [00:02:41] I mean would be. Exactly. And it's completely misunderstanding really the fact that women want to dress stylishly. They want to feel confident feel contemporary. But it doesn't mean they're going to suddenly wear everything that 20 year olds wear or in the same way that she would wear. And as you say I mean there's often I find it with designers they almost look at me with sort of shock when I say but this isn't going to work. Maybe it's the neckline or you know something to do with it's unflattering around the middle and they just don't understand it. And it's unfortunate it comes down to the fact that there's still I think a lot of it is rooted in education. But even designers at fashion school a lot of them are still only really designing for younger women so they don't understand that there is a different customer out there and that they need to be catered to in a slightly different way. [00:03:33] Oh absolutely. I mean on the same side as I was when I was younger I'm very fortunate in that. [00:03:38] But my body shape has changed. So you have to look at things so you known simply say sleeve length, better sleeve patterns cut for the upper arms . And also things like where the darts are placed. [00:03:49] Exactly. I mean I think is often a problem. Yes. I mean I think that you know busts often with gaping and also sleeves. I mean we talked about that though about the difficulty to find sleeves. And it's just understanding their lifestyle as much as anything else as well. Now you want to be going dressed up nicely maybe to go to dinner or to theatre or something. Now you might go to the club but it's you know fewer women over 50 I think go to a nightclub. So again it's a completely different lifestyle and it's different priorities and values that need to be understood. [00:04:29] And also if you think they should absolutely appreciate the spending power that our generation have now perhaps because the kids have flown the nest et cetera as opposed to younger women who are sort of investing in growing their careers and also bringing up families. [00:04:44] Yeah I think that's one thing that's driving force behind why we're seeing more inclusivity and that is to do with spending power. You know I know quite a few brands who when I first approached so I first first came up the idea of the bias cu in 1212 so really back then we were seeing very little when I started developing the business after university in 2014 it was still an issue and even bigger than it is right now and a lot of designers were very dismissive of me and the concept if you even when I muttered the word over 40 they were horrified and kept saying you about our clothes are pretty cool. They can know a lot of our customers are younger and that's fine. I'm not saying that they're not but why can't you be cool over 40. And interestingly quite a few of them have now completely changed their tune and say that they're very inclusive. They feature older women their campaigns and I think. I think it obviously I don't know personally but I think sadly whether it's a good or bad thing I mean it's happening but it is likely it's because of the spending power. I think you know more younger millennials the young professionals I don't know many people who can spend a lot of money at my age you know particularly with the housing you know they won't get on the property ladder more than anything so they don't have the income that maybe 20 30 years ago even someone younger did have and and also there's the fact that I do think that we have people who their kids have left. And again they want to dress differently to how but in their 50s to how their parents did. So it's all the more to do with I think though spending power. [00:06:38] Yeah I have to say that I mean a few years ago I was I was at a trade show for the fashion industry. Yeah and I was on one particular brand and there was some sort of dress at that I thought was ideal for a feature which I was doing a for a wedding guest special occasional wear. Yeah. And they're really happy to give you me photograph. Until I gave them my card. Right. They said no way. They did not want these clothes as being suitable for the 50s. They said we are targeting that you know the 20s and 30s market. We don't want those women to think that somebody over 50 is wearing the same dress. I think they were against it. [00:07:15] I think as you said it's changing but it's slow to change. [00:07:20] It's an interesting thing because you know with the bias cut the whole thing is that the pieces that we sell can work on any age but our curation is focused on championing the 50 plus woman, So there is a way. Yes there is a way. Yeah but what's interesting is that I still have people who who are younger. We do have customers who are younger but there are customers who are younger who are gonna go oh I could really wear this stuff. In shock and I have friends who have dismissed even looking at the website and then when I'll turn up to a party wearing something that you know we sell they'll be really surprised that it's from the web site. And so there is this divide and this idea that is off putting for younger women to see old women in the same clothes and we need to get to a point where it really shouldn't matter the age of the person wearing the clothes at all. If you just if they're nice clothes and they've stylish that's what you appreciate. And I think we are slowly getting that with other people such as Iris Apfel and Helen Mirren and a lot of fantastic actresses over 50 who are very stylish. And so it is having an impact on the younger generation seeing older women can dress beautifully and get older. But as you say there's still this concern in particular amongst designers from a branding perspective that as soon as they are identified with an older customer that younger customer won't be interested. And I know of designers who have turned down A-list celebrities for wearing pieces at huge award ceremonies because they didn't want it associated with an old customer because they thought it would damage their reputation of being cool . And for some reason and I actually think that the more millennials are coming up to the fact that that's not the case much. [00:09:18] I think it's actually the fashion industry. And often their PR and the branding the marketing advisers who are slightly behind. [00:09:26] I think there's an education process in some ways. [00:09:30] Yeah absolutely. I think at all ages. I mean why one of the things that I get oftentimes is why do you care about ageism you're only 26. And my answer is why shouldn't I care about something. It might not directly impact me right now but it's the same as saying a march in Cairo about women's rights just because he's not a woman. And also ageism is the only ism that actually will affect every single person. So we need to be educating everybody it shouldn't just be a topic of conversation for people over 50 it needs be a conversation for all ages. [00:10:05] Totally agree. So I mean in terms of buying clothes. Why do you think we need to pick sites such as yourself. Easier for us to buy. Why can't we just go into top shop or go to top shop online and buy our clothes. [00:10:22] Well as I said it's a lot to do with understanding body shape more than anything else and lifestyle. I think obviously there are pieces that are out there in other shops but it can be a very long somewhat demoralising experience trawling through them and not finding the pieces that work. And it makes the midlife women feel secondary and that's not right. They should feel just as important and just as empowered as somebody younger. So that's why I think we need websites but I don't want I don't think they should be exclusive in terms of saying you know women who are younger can't wear these pieces. That's my view and similar with other brands and makeup. I don't think they should be exclusive but I think what they need to be doing is championing that woman treating her as the primary customer so that she feels wanted and she feels valued and at the moment because we don't have that in the shops and a lot online. That's why we need to have websites that do do the opposite and actually pioneer change. [00:11:29] And when we look at and talk about that change and the kinds of clothes we want to wear I know that when I go back even 10 years everybody kept calling me about rules things like women over 50 shouldn't wear jeans, women over 50 shouldn't wear skirts above the knee. women over 50 shouldn't wear high heels, women over 50 definitely shouldn't wear bikinis though. Personally I don't know think you should any rules and wear what you feel comfortable with that. Great. Are you finding that when you go to talk to designers etc. they still think there are rules. [00:12:03] I think to be perfectly honest not as much because they are often still not even considering that customer enough. If I'm honest I think if I was presented with designers who say these are the rules I'd at least find that somewhat encouraging that they are even considering that customer. But they do. [00:12:24] there are assumptions made that women won't wear certain things or won't wear prints or a cut. And I do know designers who would point or might cater to ladies but will usher the slightly older customer towards certainly the more boring, frumpier garments I think generally I mean it's like I'm with you. [00:12:52] I don't believe in any of these rules as I think what I find sad is that actually I have a lot of women customers who recite them because they I often hear people saying Oh I know this rule and I shouldn't wear that. And that's what I find quite sad is that they have been led to believe that they have to follow these rules. They don't have the confidence to be able to wear whatever they like and feel good in it and that's I think that's the biggest danger of these articles out there trying to dictate what women shouldn't shouldn't ways actually impacts the customer more than the designers. [00:13:30] But hopefullly though as you said we've got more more celebrities who wore the A-list now who have leading roles like I'm thinking of like Jennifer Aniston you have Sandra Bullock. Yes. But we they're not going to be invisible. they will break the rules I like to be wearing jeans, wearing hair long the the other thing women over 50 shouldn't have hair below their chins. [00:13:54] I've written about that. People think about the hair off as soon as they get older. [00:13:59] Exactly. I mean I think you're very very brave person to actually suggest that to me. [00:14:01] It's just amazing isn't it that these perceptions still exist but as you say hopefully with more more celebrities who are more I guess more mainstream will help again to address that sort of difference in perception. [00:14:21] Absolutely. I think you know these are very bankable people who are going to be still in the limelight for many years to come. Most likely they looked up to by people who were much younger as well. And I think they will completely change perception of what somebody over 50 looks like. I mean even looking at someone like Celine Dion she's had a whole style revolution and I really liked the fact that her stylist or Roach he was his second client and his first client was the Nickelodeon star who I think isabout 20 and then the second line is Celine Dion and she's in her 50s and she's had a complete revolution with dressing in fabulous clothes and that's also really encouraging that a stylist is even wanting to work with people like that. But yeah I think also the other slight issue is that there are lots of people who are starting to speak out against ageism but there are still certain somewhat ideologies as to how to age. And I do know brands influencers who are seemingly champions of aging but they're still promoting a very narrow vision of what ageing looks like. [00:15:42] For example going grey and I think it's great that more and more women feel comfortable going grey if they want to. But again if they want to but there is still nothing wrong with dying your hair. [00:15:53] If you don't want to go grey and not all of us go grey. I was asked by somebody if I would dye my hair color back to grey to showcase their products and their conditioner and then they would get my hair back to whatever I wanted to afterwards. I only have a few highlights in my hair and I said to my hairdresser I wasn't sure I'd want to subject my hair to that sort of very harsh treatment. Yeah that's a lot of chemicals. A lot of chemicals and he said actually Ceri You haven't got enough grey hair. He said that I have to really look for your grey hair. [00:16:28] My hair's got darker as I've got older but it hasn't yet gone grey . [00:16:33] Exactly I mean my mom's similar she she didn't go. She's gotten sort of she had the white bits on the outside of her head that she didn't go way wighty greyy. Well she still isn't really completely. And she's now in her 60s. And as you say I think that it does concern me that I know women have been shamed for not going grey. So it's actually go into the other extreme it's still ageism because ageism is about choice and choice to age. However you want without any external pressure or judgement. And so if we're shaming people for not going grey and seemingly in their view embracing their age it's just as bad. And that's why I think the danger is still with both brands and with communities it's understanding that that should not be the message we're promoting. [00:17:24] No. I mean this is a big issue. I mean we've been where you're not really part of the sisterhood not because you're not very grey. It's not only me. I'm not naturally grey neither with my grandmother my mother went grey quite young but my grandmother didn't you know in fact she didn't go where she she still wasn't very gray when she died. So it's just I guess it's in your genes isn't it. Yes absolutely. But I can't pretend it's been authentic and I don't have the grey hair. I want to go to have my hair dyed Grey in order to be seen to be part of this new movement where it's all about we're all different. Yeah. We have people who go grey in the early 20s. Exactly. I've got friends who have grey hair. I think the consistency of my hair has changed but the colour of my hair, I'm a bit darker hasn't really. Yeah. So yeah. Yeah. I think again that's almost created a new rule. If you're over 50 you should be grey. [00:18:24] Yeah exactly. And it's the same as saying you know I'm I'm a believer that there's nothing wrong with having Botox, plastic surgery if you want to. It's a personal choice. Again I think is sad is when I know often actresses talk about the fact they feel they've had to do it in order to remain looking beautiful and that's what's sad. And it's again people get attacked for using Botox and it actually is their decision how they want to live and it's that same with clothing and I had somebody say to me that they didn't approve of us than what we're doing because they don't believe that women as they get older should care about being stylish. It's about their was like yes. And being timeless and classic clothes and going gray and that's just as bad as rejecting this customer because you're still saying that there's only one way a woman who's older can fit in. And so there's a conflict of views but this person an influencer had thousands of followers. And it really concerned me that her followers were going to listen to her views and consider them to be right. [00:19:36] Because everybody has their own opinion isn't it. And it's just something whether or not you're strong enough as an individual to actually have your own opinion as well and say well that's alright. That's your opinion. But you know I think slightly differently. [00:19:48] I mean I think the thing is is that confidence is a key problem particularly as women get older in terms of their image. Like a lot of women say to me that they've lost that confidence. Maybe they had other priorities children work whatnot. And they kind of want to find himself again. And I think the reason that the rules we mean obviously the ideal is that we can respect people's opinion and we can decide for ourselves for them or not. But because women are being made to feel so irrelevant by the fashion industry. The beauty industry as they get older it obviously damages confidence. You know we see that three to five thousand adverts a day. And if the majority of them promote this idea that youth equals beauty then it's no wonder that as women get older they feel less and less good about themselves. [00:20:40] So I think they some women turn to these rules for guidelines on how to do it how to dress when they view what's right because they're being told this is wrong this is wrong it's wrong and they're afraid of dressing in a way that maybe they just want to do they want to get it right. So I think that's where this confidence issue that we need to turn to once we can eradicate this feeling that women are more visible more relevant then hopefully they can feel more empowered to make their own decision on how they want to dress and look. [00:21:13] And I think also when the right thing I believe can give me more confidence because we all know what it's like if you have a bout of flu whatever you feel really awful. But as soon as you feel a bit better and you sort of look in the mirror you shall put your make on wear a brighter colour you kind of feel better as well. [00:21:30] And to exactly I mean it's like the whole adage of the lucky pants that you put on your lucky underwear and you say properly I'm very unlucky person. Well you see the thing is is that they're obviously not imbued with actual luck. But the fact is you put them on and you probably behave like differently. And I'm a big believer in the strong emotive connection between style and between your mind and your style and how it makes you feel. I think you know fashion is often derided and criticised being superficial and frivolous but in terms of style I think it's actually really important. After all we all wear clothes you put on clothes. It's not you know we make a decision to put on certain clothes in the morning. So there is more of a purpose behind what we wear and a more of a connection. And I really think that it shouldn't be dismissed so readily because even people who say they don't like fashion. Well you do dress in a way that conveys that message. [00:22:36] And so everything we wear conveys the message. And I think it's very important for us to recognise that and not criticise or ridicule people who do like style and fashion. [00:22:47] I think also with more and more women over 50 setting up their own businesses there's also still been very much engaged in the workplace. Yes it's all about personal branding as well. People are very making impressions based on the first few seconds that they see you upset what you wear reflects their opinion of you before you even say anything. So as a woman in business you have to look as though you are a woman in business and what you wear has to really reflect the business that you're in you cant ignore the fact that clothing does play a part in that. [00:23:20] Absolutely. I mean I met a gentleman who said that the reason for gender inequality in the workplace is because women didn't know how to dress properly. And when I obviously challenged him about that he was of the view that women need to be dressing more to blend in when actually lots of women are now want to stand out in business and they need to be wearing that bright jacket that gets remembered. And so obviously I gave him a whole lecture on how sexist his own views were but as you say it's whether we like it or not we are superficial we do judge people by their cover. [00:23:59] And so we do want to present ourselves to convey who we are or that message whether it's you know I mean business or whether you're feeling sexy or whatever it is. We dress in that way. [00:24:13] And one of the things I know when it comes to business and or outside of business is that through the website a lot of people commented on the fact that one of the things they do like to do is wear dresses with sleeves. Now I think I've noticed a lot more dresses with leeves generally out there. But why is it that it is so difficult for people to find these in a variety of dresses the sleeves on the high street. [00:24:38] Yeah I mean I think again it comes back a lot to do with this education. And designers, the problem is is a lot of designers are creative. [00:24:50] They're not really thinking as much about the commercial side of business they're more about wanting to execute their creative vision. And so a lot of the time they might feel that a sleeve will ruin the overall look of the garment without actually considering the fact that somebody is going to want to wear it eventually. So it's to do with a lot to do with the lines that. [00:25:11] And then there's also the fact that they often don't understand again about getting them the right width. I know there are pieces that have sleeves but they could be really tight on the arms and uncomfortable. So again its often to understand the education of designers and how they can incorporate sleeves into garments that will look good and cater to the customer. I think as you said we are seeing more sleeve. I think it's partly a trend thing. Actually at the moment at the moment it's quite trendy to have like a long dress with sleeves and a lot of younger women wearing them as well. So whether we will continue to see sleeves. I don't know. [00:25:54] But I think again it all just comes down to educating designers and brands on how to consider that customer and and not compromise the design but still be able to give her what she wants. [00:26:09] So I mean in terms of what we do want are there key investment pieces that you see your customers wanting to buy that you would recommend to them that they should actually go out and buy to make sure their wardrobes work for them. And also they do look current. [00:26:24] Yeah I mean I think it is with us becoming more aware of the damage caused by fast disposable fashion. I think it's increasingly hard to justify going to buy cheap fashion that you probably gonna throw away next season. So a lot of people suggest only investing in core classic pieces whereas I actually believe that time to invest in starting more trendy pieces as long as they feel authentic to your personal style because then they will still look great nest season. So I think my first thing I always say to people is think about reflects you and that's the pieces to invest in. It's better to shop to buy fewer things but things that will last. But when it but in terms of staples that would be great in anyone's wardrobe a great pair of jeans, dark slim fitting jeans I always recommend I always recommend a good blazer because it's just so easy just to throw on. I think a lot of women struggle with this idea of what does smart casual often mean and we all see that in dress codes and I think it gives a little headache thinking oh god what'dd that going to be and I always remember when dress down Friday started [00:27:34] What do I wear on a Friday and not look as though I'm doing the housework. Exactly. And I always say that the best way to do it is a nice pair of jeans maybe a t shirt and a blazer and you're done. And it's such an easy formula for me so that. And then a few nice t shirts and then obviously I think there's nothing wrong with buying a few pieces that are really beautiful statement garment again if you really love them they will last for years and there will still make you feel good every time you put them on and people there's a lot of women who feel guilty about spending on themselves. Whenever we do pop up shops. Interesting. It;s often husbands who are encouraging their wives to spend and treat themselves when so many of them feel they shouldn't do it. And you know they can see the fact that this makes them feel good and their partner loves that. [00:28:26] So whenever there isn't anything wrong with saying right this is actually quite an out there piece but actually I'm going to I'm going to invest in it because if it makes you happy that's what's important. [00:28:35] I couldn't agree more. I got pieces in my wardrobe that I've had for over 20 years that were expensive with individual items but I bought them in fact I have a whole feature written on my pink leather jacket and I get stopped in the street askong where I got it. [00:28:49] I've had it in 20 years. [00:28:50] And after all trends come around anyway all the time so things are gonna be back in trend anyway so you know I think what animal print at the moment is so popular but let's be honest I mean I've always loved animal print. So I'm there's nothing I don't have any issue with buying into animal print. I know I'm going to want to wear it in the future. [00:29:14] I mean I've got loads of animal prints my wardrobe with this is basically am I a secret Bet Lynch. But I've always got animal prints. [00:29:22] And I think I think also this is this is also a way to shop more consciously and it stops this debate with fast disposable fashion. So I do say yes picking I say less is more in a lot of ways and pieces that just make you feel great. [00:29:44] I love that she is really interesting is I've noticed that more women are going for those special pieces and they may be buying less but they are actually going for unusual designs rather than your staples because they want to actually wear something that can be fun. [00:30:02] Interesting. And where can women find inspiration if you're not everybody is on Instagram are they. I mean it's the perception I think by a lot of PR people that women over if you only want to see the influences on Instagram. But I know a lot of my ladies aren't on Instagram. [00:30:17] No. Yeah I agree I often have this conversation as well. Well I mean I think obviously there is social media Facebook and whatnot. I mean I always encourage going on Pinterest as well. You can. It's a great source of different looks and inspiration. And actually once it fails to give people is if they're worried about making an impact investing in a purchase thinking will this actually go with what got you can even create your own little private boards upload some pictures of your own pieces and work out how it might fit in your wardrobe. So it really is just Pinterest. It's always got so much content on there. I also do encourage looking at blogs and we have a very active blog with ideas and great ideas and inspiration and. I know that a lot of people think print is dead but I actually don't think it is. I still prefer to read magazines and just even looking at pictures of women even on catwalks. It can just give you this little styling idea because often that's what it really comes down to is styling and it could even just be a little tweak with your makeup or a little different way of wearing some jewellery. And I really think that we can use those pictures and imagery and yes we might want to see older women models but that doesn't mean we can't be inspired also by pictures of younger women. So I think there's a lot of inspiration out there. It's just just going and bringing the energy to find it really. [00:31:58] And in terms of deciding what you want to wear and use online dont you and you have the occasional pop up shop. But I guess we've grown up going into the shop maybe have a day out with a friend and shopping and lunch and maybe a little bit more reluctant to actually buy online especially if you don't know the brand . What would you say to women like me and like other people out there that aren't used to buying online. [00:32:25] Sure. Well yeah. A lot of people do obviously ask me about that. The fact that we started online and I'm very much of the view that shopping online can be just as enjoyable as shopping in person. It's just a different experience. You know there's almost the excitement of the item turning up like a little gift on your doorstep. One of the biggest concerns is often do with quality and fit. And there are apps and there's technology being developed that are going to try and show you virtual wardrobe how things are going to work on your body. But I think that's still not really going to perfectly work. I think what it's more about is being open minded to all the pieces. And the thing is shipping and delivery and return so is often free. So actually the money you might spend paying for parking tickets goes to your local shopping center will actually be more expensive than just ordering something online and having free or very cheap shipping. And I think you know there are a lot of websites now that are offering really good advice. Basically we with every garment we offer by sizes measurements and also we fit the garments on different shapes of women. So we are able to say you know this is you might want to take a size up if maybe you're larger on the bust for example. [00:33:45] So you can use the guidelines , quality obviously is a difficult one. Photography can hide a multitude of sins so often that is to do more with understanding the brand you're buying from. But you know if they've got a reputation for quality then you can trust that you can purchase and you'll be happy with garments. Another big concern also is security. I thought that I would always suggest buying for a website that starts with H T T PS which means it's a secure website. Also if they have paypal it's a good indicator of the fact that they've been verified by PayPal. Yes go through company checks with that. I do don't suggest that some people think only PayPal is fine. I actually think you should also look for websites that take card because they have to go through other checks as well, security check. So if you know they take both card and PayPal that you know that they've been really verified. [00:34:49] And you know often you can if you're really concerned do company checks PayPal at least also offers buyer protection so get a refund if the item is not turned up. But I think now that online is so common it's quite easy to spot where there's a Web site that's going to be legitimate or one that isn't. [00:35:17] And I think also as I say in terms of the shopping experience obviously this you can't replace the idea of going into a store browsing picking things out but instead you can shop online in a different way. Know you can easily see the pieces again by having the pieces on models that can give you some styling advice as well. You know our stylist works with celebrities like Pru Leith so she styles the pieces and the people who buy the whole look because they can see that it will actually work. They might not have thought they could put these pieces together so it's just a different experience. And as I say and then you receive the item and it can it's like almost getting a little gift in the mail. So I think with the High Street struggling. I think women are limiting themselves if they don't also look online because there is a vast mall online even with the shops that are in the high street. They sell usually more online. So. And you know there's Click and Collect and things like that too. Which makes it very easy to pick up the garments. So I do think people need to be willing to engage with online shopping but it's it's take some gradual steps maybe even you ask some friends who who they currently shop with online who they rate and that can give you some more confidence and trust. [00:36:40] Right. Well thank you for all of that and thank you so much for joining us today. I think that you know that I think that's so informative and hopefully will inspire women to have more confidence about what they choose to wear and different approaches to where they can buy it. [00:36:55] Absolutely. You know ultimately things can only hopefully get better as more and more businesses become more aware of this customer. And I think that there's a lot more to come. So it's just having an open mind and people like ourselves are championing older women and I think things they say can only really get better. Absolutely. Thank you so much. Thank you. And just once again your website is the-bias-cut.com. And they could find you there. OK. Thank you. Thank you. [00:37:37] Thank you for joining us today. Please do subscribe and also send the link to friends and be part of the pro- age conversation. Life really is meant to be fabulous at every age but especially after 50.
Full episode notes: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-14-matt-bowden/Matt Bowden is known as many things: Starboy - inter dimensional traveler, Dad, and the Godfather of the legal high.Drug classification is based in racism and discrimination Matt’s background - growing up in NZ, being something of a child prodigyIs there a correlation between intelligence and a fondness for psychedelics?What got him started in wanting to create legal highs - a cousin died and a friend stabbed himself with a samurai sword at a partyThe journey from conceiving the idea of creating a safer alternative, speaking to the government, creating the supplyThen how other people came in and destroyed this and variations on this drug oversaturated the market and there was no controls to keep it from childrenHe went to all those people who copied his drug, and said let’s work togetherAngel Care - Started teaching people about how to take care of each other and how to do drugs the best way - this worked for a while, but then people started taking advantageshout out AUM productions around 1 hourWhat happened when he went after the alcohol industryWhy he had to leave New Zealand and move to Thailand, what that transition was likeHow his children have become rockstars in their own rightHow he manifested his wife and looking for signssafe spaces, gen z, freedom of speechdrugs!
Welcome back to Floor 9. This week, we are delighted to chat with Damian Bradfield, President and CMO of WeTransfer, about how WeTransfer aligns their services with the creative community, how their unique ad products differ from the display ads commonly seen on the likes of Facebook and Google, and what today’s companies must do to navigate the online and offline world simultaneously. Plus, we also talk about how the tech industry is reacting to the increasing backlash and regulatory scrutiny, and how convenience will always win at the end of the day.What We Covered: Damian’s personal background and experience with WeTransferWeTransfer’s mission to serve the creative community across the worldWeTransfer’s unique ad products, and why they work so wellWe shared thoughts on potential regulations on the tech industryWhy consumer inertia and the need for convenience may complicate the processBrand implications, aka, what brands can learn from WeTransfer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's episode we discuss creating copy your prospects will read and understand.Show Notes:The difference between proper English and readable copyWhen breaking the "rules" of English is more effectiveReadability Score CheckerThe best place to start to lower the readability scoreThe importance of a "translator" for your industryWhy making your solution complex can hurt your salesHow to explain your product in a way that your prospects get the information they need in language they can understand.A quick and easy method to improve the readability and understandability of your copy.http://www.hemingwayapp.com/The best time to check the readability of your content.Kimberly's WebsiteBobbie's WebsiteThanks for tuning in.
SHOW NOTES:Hey #TeamTobe! On this episode of #RunWithTobe, we’re all about mortgage. It's long been stereotyped for being an old-fashioned industry, but many mortgage companies are looking to jump into the realm of digital. So we talk the importance of tech and content marketing to mortgage’s growing customer base of Millennials.IN THIS EPISODE WE'LL DISCUSS:Why tech is important to the mortgage industryWhy mortgage professionals should use content marketingHow much we’re willing to pay to stream the latest moviesRESOURCES:GEICO Ad - Karate TherapyNike Ad - The Roger EffectESPN+MoviePassThe Big Short - movieQuicken LoansZING Blog - QuickenRocket MortgageloanDepotBetter MortgageMatic InsuranceAs always check out our blog for this episode's show notes. Be sure to subscribe, leave a comment and share the show us with your friends and family. Follow us on any social platform using the handle @runwithtobe and feel free to See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode, we're talking about voice first user testing, why it's so imperative and how you can get started doing your own voice user testing.Why voice first user testing?Although usability testing graphical user interfaces is as common as a trending tweet, it's a seed that’s yet to be greatly sewn in the world of voice. There are many services that will provide technical testing, but those specifically offering voice first user testing in person with real users are few and far between. Enter, Userfy.Whether you create Alexa Skills, Google Actions or any other voice user experience, this episode will help you make sure that your voice user interface (VUI) works for the people that use it through teaching you how to approach a voice-based user testing project.We’ll cover things like:The current state of user research in the voice industryWhy is usability testing important?What kind of users should you test with?User testing processes and planningHow to approach a voice-first testing projectValidating assumptionsThe difference between graphical and voice user testingWhat tools and equipment you needIntroducing Sam HowardOur guest is Sam Howard, co-founder and Director of user research agency, Userfy, which specialises in user testing. Sam has a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction and a degree in Psychology. That, mixed with a love of technology and a passion for helping people, puts Sam at the forefront of the user research field.Links:Sam Howard on TwitterUserfy websiteUserfy on TwitterSam's 'Usability challenges facing voice-first devices' article See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What does it take to buy, sell, and broker over $1,000,000,000 in real estate?That’s what you’ll discover in today’s podcast episode when we sit down with Allan Glass, a real estate entrepreneur from sunny Southern California. In this hour long interview, you’ll learn how Allan used his skills as a commercial real estate broker to build his own portfolio and “piece together” deals that are truly “win-win-wins.”If you are looking to take your business to a whole new level, don’t miss this show!In This Show We Cover:How Allan got started as a commercial broker in LAThoughts on obtaining a Real Estate Finance DegreeHow Allan was able to profit despite getting started in the worst time to have career in real estateThe two “book ends” Allan looks for to decide where to invest.How Allan shifted from an employee to starting his own business in the restaurant industryWhy you should always have a backup planThe importance of continuing education and taking up a Masters in Real Estate DevelopmentWhy functional obsolescence is vitally important to an investorHow Allan manage to invest in numerous different property typesHow to add value to real estate and profit from itHow Allan finds deals in any market.Allan’s ‘secret sauce’ of real estate investingMistakes real estate investors make (including Allan)And lots more!Links From the ShowLoopnetCostarBooks Mentioned in the ShowBrandon Turner’s The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money DownThe Reluctant Metropolis: The Politics of Urban Growth in Los Angeles by William FultonLucky Or Smart?: Fifty Pages for the First-Time Entrepreneur by Bo PeabodyConnect with AllanAllan’s BiggerPockets ProfileAllan’s WebsiteAllan’s FacebookAllan’s LinkedInAllan’s Twitter
A huge part of any business is persuasion. Influencing people into buying your products, availing of your services, or supporting your brand is an art, and that is what Jason Harris will talk about in this episode.Jason Harris is the co-founder and CEO of Mekanism, a marketing company. Today, Jason talks about how you can persuade people without being annoying. He also shares his thoughts on college education, building a network, and starting your own venture.Join us and learn how you can influence other people and build your network effectively! [00:01 - 04:00] Opening Segment I introduce Jason to the showJason's backgroundA quick fun chat between me and Jason[04:01 - 14:39] Starting Your Own Venture is a Long GameJason's teenage yearsBeing a fan of the band KissHow Kiss persuaded people by storytellingHow Jason got into advertising and marketingThe influence of TVAnalyzing TV commercials in his early yearsJason's thoughts on going to collegeCollege: Good use of time or not?Advantages of going to college Study something you're interested in Working in the advertising industryWhy entrepreneurship is a long gameLearning from work experienceHow working at other places enhances your decision making[14:40 - 25:20] CEO of Mekanism Talks Business and NetworkingTransitioning to businessDon't do it on your ownBuilding a teamThe advantage of even distribution of equity among partnersHow to stay on the same page with your partnersNever let relationships drop to zeroKeeping your network thriving and alive[25:21 - 30:14] Closing SegmentThe soulful art of persuasionWhy being yourself is keyHaving a generous mindsetA preview of Jason's new bookTweetable Quotes: “I subscribed to playing the long game. Knowing if that's something you want to do, there's value in picking up information, clues, and ideas from working at other places… It's gonna save you time from making a lot of mistakes or pitfalls...” - Jason Harris“You think you don't have to be disciplined, but discipline drives habit, and habit drives the success of building that network… Popping an article to them when you're thinking about them takes about 10 seconds. It doesn't have to be carving out an hour for a conversation in our busy schedule, but keeping people on top of mind and building your network in that way really keeps that network thriving and alive... - Jason HarrisResources Mentioned:The Soulful Art of Persuasion by Jason HarrisConnect with Jason on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out his new book, The Soulful Art of Persuasion.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that's setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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