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In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver talks with Jessica Eastman Stewart, founder of the Joyfully Managed Team. A former nonprofit executive turned systems strategist, Jessica shares how leaders can create joyful, productive teams and more ease in their own leadership. From implementing a “Polish Week” to embracing authentic appreciation practices, this conversation is packed with insightful, practical advice to help your work life run smoother and feel better.Here are some of the key points Rob and Jessica discuss:Why joy might actually be the whole point of life—and leadershipThe importance of diversity in team-building and decision-makingWhy self-awareness matters when assembling or managing a teamHow executive coaching can reveal hidden leadership blind spotsWhat a “Polish Week” is—and how it helps clean up cluttered systemsExamples of tasks you can tackle during a Polish Week (like decluttering tabs!)How systems and structure can create space for more joy and easeThe myth of constant productivity and why “cleanup time” is essentialStrategies for managing tabs, bookmarks, inboxes, and brain clutterThe power of declaring “inbox bankruptcy” to reset your workflowWhy appreciation is one of the most effective joy-generators for teamsDifferent languages of appreciation and how to tailor them to your peopleHow leaders can use reminders and planning to make appreciation routineWhy symbolic gestures can be just as meaningful as tangible rewardsHow Jessica uses email, Instagram, and freebies to spread joyful leadership tipsJessica offers a free editable "Polish Week Checklist" to help you get started with tidying up your systems: https://bit.ly/Polish-Up-My-SystemsYou can learn more about Jessica and connect with her through these links:Website: www.jessicaeastmanstewart.comInstagram: @joyfullymanagedteamTwitter: @jessicaestewartLinkedIn: Jessica Eastman StewartThanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast!Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-wYou can also use the "Contact" page on the "Learning from Smart People" website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/contact/

In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver talks with Chris Castanes—an award-winning insurance agent, speaker, and author of You Are Going to Be Great at This. Chris brings decades of sales wisdom with a refreshing blend of humor and authenticity. Whether you're a reluctant entrepreneur or a seasoned salesperson, you'll appreciate Chris's real-world insights on what it really takes to succeed in sales—without the sleaze.Here are some of the key takeaways from Chris Castanes' conversation with Rob Oliver:Sales success starts with learning how to find people to talk to.A full pipeline and consistent networking are essential to growth.Rejection is part of the process—develop “Teflon coating” and keep moving.Toastmasters and public speaking can help introverts build communication confidence.Sales isn't just about product—people buy from people they trust.Building rapport and demonstrating integrity beat pushy tactics every time.Relationship selling means showing up sincerely, not just closing a deal.You're always selling yourself—in business and in life.Humor and resilience can defuse rejection and create memorable moments.“Selling on the approval of others” taps into a powerful psychological motivator.Real-life examples (like Popeye and spinach!) make sales techniques relatable.Listening is more powerful than talking—find the client's real pain point.Be genuinely curious about your client's needs, not just your pitch.Follow up consistently; a client's circumstances can change unexpectedly.Keep multiple solutions “in your quiver” to serve evolving needs.Transitioning to virtual and social media-based sales requires creativity and adaptability.The barrier to entry on social media is low—standing out requires strategy.Your name is your brand—keep it consistent and focused.Avoid diluting your identity with conflicting side hustles.Chris's humor-infused book was a passion project turned powerful teaching tool.You can learn more about Chris Castanes and connect with him through the links below:Website: www.chriscastanes.com Twitter: @ccastanes Instagram: @chriscastanesThanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast!Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-wYou can also use the "Contact" page on the "Learning from Smart People" website:https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/contact

Rich Ermlick: How to Build Scalable Business SystemsRich Ermlick joins Rob Oliver on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast to talk about how to build “boring excellence” (a.k.a. Scalable Business Systems.) As the founder of Boring Excellence, Rich helps leaders develop simple, stable, and scalable systems that reduce chaos and produce consistent, sustainable results—in business and in life.Here are some of the main points as Rob Oliver and Rich Ermlick talk about how to build boring excellence:Rich's journey from factory work to corporate consulting through Lean Six SigmaThe principles of operational excellence can apply to your personal life, tooTrue improvement isn't about fixing problems—it's about building on stabilityThe difference between recovery and real innovationRoot cause thinking: how to dig past surface issues to find what's really in the wayWhy excellence is often invisible—and how that's actually a good thing“Make the process boring so you can live fabulously”Every persistent business problem is a personal issue at scaleThe three personality traps that keep leaders stuckThe six-phase improvement cycle Rich teaches: from clarity to reflectionRich is offering two free 30-minute “bullet sessions” to the first people who comment on this episode on LinkedIn. He's also providing a downloadable one-page framework outlining his improvement process—see below for the link!You can learn more about Rich Ermlick and Boring Excellence by connecting through the website or accessing the download below.Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1szUCPVt9P6wzva5zCGlB7suRwzuzESVWConnect:http://BoringExcellence.comThanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast!Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-wYou can also use the "Contact" page on the Learning from Smart People website:https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/contact/

We learn how to successfully transition leadership in family businesses and other businesses from Stephen Shortt on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. As someone who has spent his entire life working in 2 family businesses, he knows the ups and downs of successfully transitioning between generations. What he learned applies to businesses beyond family businesses but that's where he started and learned. Here are some key points as Stephen Shortt and Rob Oliver talk about how to successfully transition leadership in family businesses: · It is important that your family does not destroy your business and that your business does not destroy your family! · It pays to sit down and think about your “Why?” · The family business can become seen as a member of the family · Deciding to sell a family business can be difficult, especially getting everyone to agree that it's a good idea · Even if you own the business, you need to work together with other members of the family · You need to know your own purpose, the purpose of your business and how those factors relate · There are lots of ways to make money, why are we doing it this way? · Once you establish the purpose of the business, it guides everything you do · The five P's of Succession: Purpose, Pick, Preparation, Promote, Patience · Figuring out where you want to go starts with figuring out where you are · The best leader for the business may be different depending what phase of business you are in · Develop an inside hustle for helping younger family members “earn their chops” · Transition can happen gradually You can learn more about Stephen Shortt through the links below: Website: https://successfulsuccession.com All the Social Links: https://successfulsuccession.com/social Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com

In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver we learn how to use your voice, follow your heart and live from Barbie Wharton. Barbie has a variety of thoughts and wisdom to share that come from her life including being an entrepreneur and reassessing her life when she experienced Bell's palsy. It's a fascinating story and one we can all learn from! Here are some of the points that Barbie Wharton and Rob Oliver discussed during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: · Barbie's background as a “business girl” · The concept of looking at the world through “new eyes” · The identity crisis that happens when you are forced to close your business · Why we all need to come together and figure out why we are on this planet · Doing a self-assessment of who am I really… · We need to pay attention to the opportunities that are put in front of us, especially the weird ones · Choosing not to settle doesn't happen all at once, it happens in small steps · Be careful about judging other people, they may have things going on that you don't understand · Sometimes we do things simply to avoid discomfort · Other people don't know what they are doing, don't accept their expectations of you · Pay attention to those “icky feelings” · The difference between things that are difficult and things that don't feel right · You only get one body, if you don't take care of it… You will pay · Self-care is just as important to your health as exercising and eating properly · Self-Care is about making you feel fulfilled · Carrying those icky emotions around inside will eventually turn into something ugly · Does any form of disability fundamentally change who you are? Think about it… · When Barbie's mouth was paralyzed, it allowed her to find her voice! · Every experience we have is an opportunity for change · Everybody has a gift offer that is unique to them You can learn more about Barbie Wharton and Bell's Palsy Talk through her website and social media: Website: http://www.barbiewharton.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbiewharton1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/barbiewharton and http://instagram.com/bellspalsytalk Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbiewharton/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com

Jennifer Yan talks about how to 10 X your business using less time and money on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. Jennifer Yan is the founder of Seven Figure Shift, an organization that helps business owners to increase their profits efficiently. She is based out of San Francisco, California. Here are some of the topics covered as Jennifer Yan and Rob Oliver talk about how to grow your business using less time and money: · Software engineering taught her that there is a good way to do things and a better way to do things! · Sometimes finding a solution that works is just the start, can it be refined to operate using less resources? · Users are turned off by websites that take more than 2.5 seconds to load · How you choose to spend your time will tell you about your future · You can make more money, but you can never make more time · The TT system utilizes Teams and Technology · You can start with the sales team on a commission basis, limiting your investment · Negotiating and bartering for services reduces time and money expended · One of the biggest expenses that people face is taxes – 30 to 50% · Incorporating helps you save on taxes and limit personal liability · Networking and business events offer great opportunities to build relationships · Most of her Power-Play Team is comprised of contract employees · Price indicates quality in the mind of consumers · Testimonials are a powerful tool to demonstrate the quality of your work · Ask to see your potential contractor's portfolio of accomplishments · Technology can work 24 hours a day, making money while you're sleeping! · Email marketing can be totally automated · You can also automate your other marketing endeavors · LinkedIn is a powerful tool for B2B businesses · Fear of failure is one of the most limiting things for entrepreneurs · Don't be attached outcome because there will always be more opportunities · Every “No” gives you a whole lot of data You can learn more about Jennifer Yan and Seven Figure Shift through her website and social media links. Take advantage of her generous offer for a 30-minute strategy session: Website: https://www.smallbusinesscoachsanfrancisco.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpyan/ Calendly: https://calendly.com/jen-90/marketing-consult Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com

Stacey Hawthorne talks to Rob Oliver about how to use polygraph testing in your business on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. A former police detective with 31 years of experience on the job, Stacey is a certified polygraph examiner from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She shares how polygraph testing can be used in a variety of ways besides law enforcement. Her story is fascinating. Additionally, we salute her for years of service in keeping our communities safe. Here are several of the topics covered in Rob Oliver's interview with Stacey Hawthorne about how to use polygraph testing in your business: · Stacey's story of how she became a police officer and was promoted to detective · Why she specialized in polygraph examination · No one can force you to take a polygraph test · If someone is not nervous about taking a polygraph exam, that raises a red flag · The first part of a polygraph exam is building rapport · Before a polygraph exam, the examiner goes over each of the questions with you · Polygraph can be used in preemployment screenings · It is especially helpful in dealing with security, financial and pharmaceutical employees · The key to a polygraph test is to be open and honest · You do not need to be a police officer to go to polygraph school · A polygraph examiner learns about psychology and physiology · The polygraph machine monitors certain bodily functions and charts those · There is a period of adjustment to the procedure that occurs beforehand · You don't really feel anything when taking a polygraph exam · Polygraph doesn't just show who's guilty, it can exonerate people as well · The admissibility of polygraph evidence varies from state to state · Some states do not classify polygraph as an exact science · Screening out candidates who are not a good fit can be very fulfilling · Stacey started her business as a side hustle · Seeing that polygraph is effective gives her work value You can find out more about Stacey Hawthorne and SH Polygraph Services through her website and social media links: Website: https://shpolygraphservices.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHPolygraph-Services-114579509208494/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-hawthorne-067765194/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com

Rob Oliver chats with Lesley Hensell about how to become an online retailer in this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. Lesley is the cofounder of Riverbend Consulting, a company that helps sellers on Amazon and other e-commerce platforms. She has years of experience and a great back story about why she decided to do this. Welcome to the Thanksgiving episode! Here are some of the topics covered as Rob Oliver and Lesley Hensell talk about how to become an online retailer: · Lesley's backstory of why she got into the online retail business · The art of retail arbitrage · Why it is important to know your numbers (and what numbers to know) · An understanding of FBA (fulfillment by Amazon) · Check out Matt Sulava's episode · Different options for how to model your online business · You can sell items on Amazon even if you have only 1 of them · How to set up your business from the beginning · Understanding the rules and regulations of Amazon · Differences between Amazon selling and eBay selling · You can sell used items on Amazon but it has to follow their guidelines · The nightmare of writing descriptions for items on eBay · Comparing the fee structure of Amazon and eBay · Utilizing the fee calculators to have a better understanding of profits · Money is made when you buy the item, not when you sell it · The importance of understanding the competitive marketplace · Looking at the tools of the trade · You will not be able to succeed if you don't know your numbers! · The difference between doing FBA and self-fulfillment · There are different guidelines for different categories, check them out! · Set up your business to fit with your lifestyle · Suggestions for where you can get started easily and inexpensively You can learn more about Lesley Hensell and Riverbend Consulting through their website and social media links: Website: https://riverbendconsulting.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiverbendConsul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverbendConsultingLLC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riverbendconsulting/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesleyhensell/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com

Today's smart person is Leisa Reid who talks about how to get ready, get booked and get selling from speaking. She is a speaker who has personally booked and delivered over 500 presentations. She works with entrepreneurs to show them how to get their message heard so that they can make a massive impact on the people who can benefit from their expertise. Here are some of the items that Leisa Reid and Rob Oliver discussed on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: · Leisa's background as a teacher that led her to become a speaker · How teachers show people how to solve their own problems instead of solving problems for them · Leisa's #1 secret for getting more speaking engagements · Different ways that speaking can benefit your business · Speaking is a fun way to market your business · Your message needs to be bigger than your fear! · Speaker's fears can be a form of kryptonite · Speaking is a superpower, use it for good! · Everyone has been given a gift, when you share it, you raise the consciousness of the people around you. · Giving of yourself does not deplete you, it enriches others · Follow-up is the unsexy but extremely important key to staying booked · Be ready to be ready… · There is a lot more to speaking than being on stage · You need to be intentional about what your offer is going to be · Your energy about your offer is reflected by your audience · Creating an offer is not a cookie-cutter process · There needs to be clear communication with the organizer about your offer · You can plant seeds throughout your entire presentation that relate to your offer · Intentionality is the difference between just talking and giving a speech · Get your talk ready to rock · Now what you talk about and who you talk to · Start with the end in view and reverse engineer your presentation You can find out more about Leisa Reid on her website and social media. Be sure to download her “5 Top Tips to Get More Speaking Gigs NOW” Website: https://getspeakinggigsnow.com Facebook: https://getspeakinggigsnow.com/facebook Instagram https://getspeakinggigsnow.com/instragram Linkedin: https://getspeakinggigsnow.com/linkedin Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com

The guest on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast is Joe Balestrino who talks about how to use online paid advertising without going broke. Joe talks with Rob Oliver about pay per click advertising, Google AdSense and how to understand where your advertising spending is going and what revenue it is generating. Here are a few things that Joe Balestrino and Rob Oliver talked about during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: · How Joe progressed from a web designer to an SEO guru · Finding the right information on the Internet · The 3 different places you can show up in Google search · Ranking for a keyword does not guarantee sales · Pay per click advertising is trackable and shows you where sales come from · You can't assume you know what people want · The importance of understanding who your demographic is · Accurate tracking is the key to successful PPC campaigns · How to use tracking phone numbers · The right ratio for advertising expense versus revenue generated · Sometimes, it takes a little while to fine tune your advertising · It's not about cost per click, it's about cost per lead or cost per sale · A few things to look for when you are working with an agency · The initial investment in finding the correct keywords is essential · Think about the lifetime value of a customer You can find out more information about Joe Balestrino on his website and social media. Website: https://joebalestrino.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/joeybalestrino LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebalestrino/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com.

Michelle Thompson joined Rob Oliver on the Learning from Smart People Podcast to talk about how to grow your business by outsourcing and delegating. Her back story demonstrates how she had no choice but to learn the art of delegation after she experienced a stroke when she was 36 years old. She is now an expert on delegation and outsourcing. Her insights are practical and insightful. Here are some high points from Rob Oliver and Michelle Thompson's conversation on the Learning from Smart People Podcast: · Michelle's story of having a stroke at age 36 · Learning how to compensate for the brain damage · Realizing that being alive is a gift · How she became efficient at delegating · Facilitating the conveyance of expectations (a.k.a. training) · The 3 questions you need to evaluate your actions · Examples of how you can partially delegate · Why outsourcing is actually extremely cost-effective · Freeing up your brain capacity as an added benefit · Working smarter not harder · Creating a step-by-step procedure guide · Quick wins for freeing up your time and creating revenue-generating actions · Creating the list of things that need to be done · Using technology and people to get things done · The art of “time blocking” (it increases efficiency!) · The difference between repetitive tasks and one offs · Testing the potential applicants · Implementing a vetting system · Where to find your virtual assistants · Paying your virtual assistant a livable wage You can find out more about outsourcing and delegation on Michelle Thompson's website. You can also connect with her on social media. Be sure to download the free time audit to assess what you can delegate and outsource. Website: http://awesomeoutsourcing.co/ Download: http://awesomeoutsourcing.co/taskdiscovery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diakonos23 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleethompson/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the "Contact Us" page on the Learning from Smart People Podcast Website: http://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com

On this episode of the Learning from Smart People podcast, Rob Oliver interviews Katrina Sawa about how to Jumpstart Your Business. Katrina is a coach and consultant that helps entrepreneurs build moneymaking businesses. She shared great insights and practical tips for startups and established companies on how to put your business on autopilot and make your profits soar. Here are a few of the topics that Rob Oliver and Katrina Sawa covered in this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: · Who needs to jumpstart their business? · Assessing your business when you are feeling burnt out · The importance of taking a step back · Looking for things you can delegate · The importance of having someone on the outside looking in · Addressing the concerns of delegation · Why virtual assistants make sense (and dollars and cents) · You are the salesperson · Tips for thinking about your sales team · Having your business on autopilot – what does it mean? · Utilizing the right technology in your final · The importance of all of your technology communicating · You need an expert to help you evaluate your business needs · Having a tech expert help you, not a salesperson · The value of software that is user-friendly · Making your business support your lifestyle · It starts with evaluating, how do you want to live? · Your business needs to evolve as your life evolves Take advantage of the free resources that Katrina Sawa offered by checking out her website. I would encourage you to connect with her on social media as well. You should think about the benefits of a call with her. Website: https://jumpstartyourbiznow.com/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/KatrinaSawa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katrinasawa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinasawa/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinasawa/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com.

Ryan Reger talks with Rob Oliver about how to make a comfortable living completely online during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. Ryan and his wife Melanie have been doing this since 2008. There are number of ways to do it and he shares an overview as well as some specific steps to take if you would like to make a living online. Here are a few of the things that Rob Oliver and Ryan Reger covered in this episode of Learning from Smart People: · A brief discussion on football · People don't dislike people who are not successful · How Ryan made the jump to working online full-time · His first online business – selling furniture · Doing something that matches your skills and is needed in the world · The skill of teaching is more important than knowledge of subject · The 3 main ways to make money online · You can start a business by selling the things you don't use in your home · The pyramid of selling physical items online · What are people coming to you for advice on? You can sell that · Suggestions for virtual products and/or services · The initial investment can be as low as $0 · The difference between DIY and DFY · Where to set up your online presence · Identifying your target customer · Is there a difference between sales and service? · Earning certificates of appreciation You can learn more about Ryan Reger through his website. You can also get a copy of his book for free there. He also answers every one of his emails personally… Website: http://ryanreger.com/ Free Book: http://streamsofincome.com/ebook Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryan_Reger Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanreger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanreger_tx/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanreger/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com.

On this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast my guest is Alison Vidotto. Alison talked with Rob Oliver about how to create systems for business success. She has the experience as a business owner as well as a coach and trainer. Here are a few of the topics covered in the conversation between Alison Vidotto and Rob Oliver: · The origin of “Push Business” · Having systems in place helps with the pivot during crisis · The key during crisis is survival · The consequences of entrepreneurs being isolated · What does it mean to be online? · The 3 ways you can bring traffic in online · Tips for starting and growing an email list · Everybody's list started small · Getting to know your ideal client · Defining the 6 areas of pain for your clients · Creating structures for your business · Repurposing content – now what are you going to do? · Everything you do in business works towards your end goal · The 80/20 principle of social media · The importance of having a call to action on everything · It's not about the number of followers, it's about the level of connection · How you sell something depends on who you are selling to · “If it's worth doing twice, it's worth having a system in place” · Simple steps for creating a system that anybody can follow · Determining what you can't let other people do · The importance of communicating in your own voice · Nobody was born a leader – everybody can learn · If you are not leading, somebody else will If you would like to learn more about Alison Vidotto on her website and through her social media. You can also take advantage of the free download she has offered: Download: https://www.pushbusinessonline.com/SocialMediaChecklist Website: http://www.pushbusinesstraining.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlisonVidotto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Push.Small.Business.Training Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pushbusinesstraining/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonvidotto/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com.

Rob Oliver is the host of the Learning From Smart People podcast. At 21 years old, Rob sustained a spinal cord injury while body surfing on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The injury left him paralyzed from the chest down with limited use of his arms and hands. These limitations forced Rob to take a long hard look at life, relationships and success. The insights that he gained during that experience and through the ensuing years of living with quadriplegia are invaluable, practical, powerful and applicable to all humanity. In this episode, we discuss:How you are not defined by what you are not able to do, but rather what you are able to doThe importance of taking the leap towards entrepreneurship and not relying on others to make it a realityThe qualities that we all have that make us amazing and unique and how we can use them to do incredible thingsHow investing in others and building relationships help, not only yourself, but empower those around you as wellHow everyone has something to teach us and listening will contribute to our own successI hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Over the course of his life Rob has learned that we all have something to offer and fostering our relationships with each other helps empower us all to achieve our goals. Please let me know your thoughts!Connect with Rob Website: http://yourmotivationalspeaker.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v- Connect with Kent Lloyd and Harmon Brothers UniversityWebsite: https://harmonbrothersuniversity.com/start-homeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/harmonbrothersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/harmonbrothersuniversityLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-lloyd/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmon.brothers/Twitter: https://twitter.com/harmonbros

Marvin Green joined Rob Oliver on the Learning from Smart People Podcast to talk about how technology builds relationships and communities. Marvin is an IT specialist from Pittsburgh and has some practical understanding of the interaction between technology, values and relationships. Here are a few of the topics that Marvin Green and Rob Oliver discussed in this episode of Learning from Smart People: · Happy birthday to me! · Humans are the most important part of the technology set up · Technology can either divide or connect people · Video calls allow us a glimpse into others' homes and lives · That insight humanizes people · Values are everything! · The importance of being helpful and grateful · IT starts with relationships and ends with results · Relationships are built more easily with people with similar values · The definition of “vulnerability trust” · Actions carry respect and results are what really matter · Metrics are key to measuring your success in meeting your goals · The ultimate goal is “culture goals” · The impact of technological advancement on “real people” · Relationships require work · Understanding your “business environment” · Your numbers tell stories in your business environment brings those stories to life · The stories are what drives your business · Answers are directional, not right or wrong · Technology exists to serve humanity You can find out more about Marvin Green, his business and services through his website and social media. Take advantage of his offer to do an IT evaluation for your organization. Website: https://www.triumphantds.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/triumphantds Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/67904385 Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com.

In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver, Melissa Del Toro Schaffner talks about how to empower young people to pursue their dreams. She has created a coloring book to encourage girls to pursue occupations that are not stereotypically thought of as jobs for women. It is a powerful interview on a topic that is so important. Here are a few of the high points of this conversation between Melissa Del Toro Schaffner and Rob Oliver: · Melissa's experiences on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” · Transitioning from an electrical engineer to an entrepreneur · Appreciation for people performing analytical jobs · There is no right or wrong way to become an entrepreneur · The important thing about your entrepreneurial journey is to start it · Creating a business that fits with your lifestyle · Dealing with emotions and mental conditions · The importance of empowering women · The creative process of making a coloring book · One of the motivating factors for starting this podcast · If no one who looks like you is doing what you want to do, be the first! · Finding the convergence of your skills and your interests · How to leave footprints for others to follow · Breaking down the constructs of limitation · What does empowerment mean? · Who needs to be empowered? · Everybody needs empowerment at some point · The power of “feelings” You can find more about Melissa Del Toro Schaffner on her website and social media. You can also check out her podcast. Website: https://www.melissadeltoro.com Coloring Book: https://www.amazon.com/Careers-Little-Sisters-coloring-inspiration/dp/1535332883 Coloring Book (Spanish): https://www.amazon.com/Profesi%C3%B3nes-para-Nuestras-Ni%C3%B1as-inspiraci%C3%B3n/dp/154284200X/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/melissaideltoro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissadeltorointernational Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissadeltoro_voiceover Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaideltoro/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com.

Meridith Alexander shared the story of her daughter Schuyler on the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. She talked about how to see the possibilities that exist, even in the most difficult circumstances. Meridith received the phone call that every parent dreads! Her daughter Schuyler had been injured during a trip to South America. Meridith chose to put everything that she had learned theoretically about the “Inner Game” to practical use in helping her daughter. Here are a few of the points covered in this conversation between Rob Oliver and Meridith Alexander: • The back story of what happened with her daughter Schuyler • Receiving bad news about your child as a parent • Moving past denial • The power of relationships as seen by a single post on Facebook • Pushing beyond the urge to pull the covers over your head in a crisis • Powerlessness: the worst of all the emotions • Not being a second victim but leading the team's vision • The update on where Schuyler is today • Focusing on assets rather than deficits • Attracting the right action • The power of the word “Is” • How your mind is like a jukebox • Actively participating in our own thoughts • How you handle an “earworm” • Why creativity used to be a bad thing • The beauty of the diversity of the human race • Having a vision to see the possibilities • The biggest lessons from Schuyler's experience • Making the little shift from in possible to I'm possible • Choosing to not accept societal limitations You can find out more about Meridith Alexander and “The Sky's the Limit” on her website, social media and Amazon. Website: http://www.gritmindsetacademy.com Strategy Call: https://bit.ly/GoEpicNow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/schuyisthelimit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meridith-alexander-skylimit/ Book: http://bit.ly/OrderSkyStory Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com.

Today's Smart Person is Regina Petersburgsky. She joined the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver to talk about how to start an Amazon business. She has an amazing back story of learning a serious work ethic from our parents as her family fled Russia and moved to Australia. Today, she is an Amazon seller and is all about “Women on Amazon” During this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver and Regina Petersburgsky cover: · Regina's story of moving to Australia as a refugee · Nothing comes to you without effort · Entrepreneurship is the only option for some people · How Regina honed her people skills · Why she chose to own a retail business · Shifting gears when your business doesn't fit with your life · The opportunity of building a business on Amazon · Private Label as a sales structure · Using the right training course to learn · Juggling all of the moving parts · Celebrating “Women on Amazon” · Finding the right websites for connecting with manufacturers · What to do if you are at the “idea” stage for a product · Other business structures for doing business on Amazon · Starting an Amazon business using “Sweat Equity” · Utilizing the Kindle Direct Printing program · How to use third-party vendors on Amazon · The art of arbitrage · Working with wholesalers to sell on Amazon · Selling your business to a private equity company You can learn more about Regina Petersburgsky on Facebook. There is also a link to a PDF download of the 7 different Amazon business models. Website: http://www.womenonamazon.com Download: https://bit.ly/models7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenonamazon Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regina-peterburgsky Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Tiara Tucker joined Rob Oliver on the Learning from Smart People Podcast to talk about how to be an empowerment connector. Tiara wears a number of “tiaras” but is most passionate about empowering other people and helping them to connect with the world around them. She is also the founder of the “Speak That! Movement”. Here are several things that Rob Oliver and Tiara Tucker covered in this episode of Learning from Smart People: · Turning a passion into a career · Building a brand starts with individual actions · There is more than one way to start a business · The difference between “titles” and “what you do” · What is an “empowerment connector”? · Getting connected to other people, resources, communities and yourself · The opposite of them being empowered · Empowerment doesn't have an impact until you make it personal · The difference between motivation and empowerment · The snowball effect of empowerment · Empowerment shows up in different ways for different people · Sometimes we put power into the hands of people that don't deserve it · Using function based job descriptions · Counteracting bias and inequality · Mental health and empowerment · Not allowing other people's opinions to shape our self-image · The value of self talk · Dream it, believe it, speak it, walk it · Dreams only come true with action · The definition of faith You can connect with Tiara Tucker through her website and social media and learn about the Speak That Movement. Be sure to take advantage of her offer of a free discovery session. Website: https://www.tiaraprnetwork.com/ Website: https://www.speakthatmovement.com/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/TiaraMTucker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakthatmovement/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/letsspeakthat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiaramtucker Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Matt Franklin joined Rob Oliver on the Learning from Smart People Podcast to talk about how to prepare for retirement as an entrepreneur. Matt also talked about his experiences on Shark Tank and how his success there propelled him to do what he is doing today. According to Matt Franklin, he is the only Shark Tank contestant who has been punched by another Shark Tank contestant. Seriously, you have to listen to the podcast to hear his story. Here are a few of the topics Rob Oliver and Matt Franklin discussed on this episode of Learning from Smart People: · Matt Franklin's Shark Tank Experience · Making statements that that elicit a response · How to prepare for Shark Tank · Adversity turns into opportunity · Getting punched by another Shark Tank contestant · Hard lessons about financial responsibility · Teaching others about retirement based on his own experiences · The power of personality and rapport in business · Developing a “pleasing personality” · Building a foundation of being likable · It's all about personality and selling yourself · Why entrepreneurs are not good at retirement planning · Tips for entrepreneurs to plan for retirement You can find out more about the Rogue Retirement Lounge and Matt Franklin through the links below: Website: https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bottlerocketlabs/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Today's topic is how to build relationships that matter in business and in life with Sean Lardo. During this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver and Sean Lardo talk about the interesting story of how they were connected and Sean shares his insights into the importance of the relationships that you form in your personal life and in your business. His insights are based on 9 years of military service as well as many years in the business world. Here are some high points from the conversation between Sean Lardo and Rob Oliver: · How Sean and I met and why he is on the podcast · Why this may be the best episode of Learning from Smart People ever! · What Sean Lardo learned during his time in the Army · The definition of humility · The return on investment from selfless service · Sean's definition of success in business · The importance of culture · “No pain, no gain!” In your business · What makes a good mentor/mentee relationship · How do the people around you see you? · Learning from negative feedback · The difference between generic feedback and specific instance feedback · Building relationships in business · Developing a positive attitude · The only thing you can control is your attitude · Making sure your kids know they are welcome and loved You can find out more about Sean Lardo and OIT VoIP through the links below: Website: http://www.oit.co Twitter: https://go.oit.co/twitter Facebook: https://go.oit.co/facebook Instagram: https://go.oit.co/instagram Linkedin: https://go.oit.co/linkedin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/oitvoip Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Today's guest on the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver is former FBI violent crimes analyst Christina Eanes. She talked about how to grow yourself and your business through escape rooms. After developing her problem-solving abilities in the FBI, she has become a speaker, trainer and author to help people increase their self-awareness and strengthen the teams in the workplace utilizing escape rooms. Here are a few of the topics that Christina Eanes and Rob Oliver covered in this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: · Christina Eanes' background as a FBI violent crimes analyst · The reminder that it's all about perspective · A transition in the type of training · Christina's target market for training · Utilizing escape rooms as a development tool · Escape rooms as a tool for self awareness not just entertainment · Perception is reality · An escape room can also be done virtually · How emotional intelligence fits into escape room behavior · Understanding the strengths of your team · The importance of intention in reaching your goal · Assessing new members of the team · Adjusting your role depending on your team members · Building rapport with the Game Master (developing leadership!) · Characteristics of a good leader · Learning from failure, an undervalued tool · The power of the growth mindset versus the fixed mindset · Developing teams, skills and leadership in a safe environment · Reflecting on what you learned after the escape room experience · Watching the recording or getting a report from the game master · The difference between what we are doing and how we are being · The importance of including everyone as part of the team You can find out more about Christina Eanes and her speaking, training and books through her websites. Follow her on social media as well. Website: https://lifeisanescaperoom.com Website: https://christinaeanes.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/christinaeanes Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/christinaeanes Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Today's smart person is Dorit Sasson from SEO Magic with an overview of Search Engine Optimization (SEO.) During this interview on the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver and Dorit go over the nuts and bolts of optimizing your website for Google. If you have a website, you need to hear what she has to say. Here are some of the topics covered by Rob Oliver and Dorit Sasson on this episode of Learning from Smart People: · What is search engine optimization? (SEO) · The power of content and keywords · The value of connections over keywords · What you need to know about your audience · Avoiding burnout and overwhelm from your website · The SEO learning curve · Things you need to embrace · Common mistakes and how to avoid them · Tools for helping with your search engine optimization · Succeeding when you are not a copywriter · Creating an optimized YouTube video · Competitive research – what are the other people in your niche doing? · Current best practices for search engine optimization · The hidden value of an FAQ · Standing out as unique and different · Putting your expertise into practical use · It's all about creating connections You can learn more about Dorit Sasson and SEO Magic through her website and social media. Check out her webinar as well. It may be what you need to know to optimize your own website. Website: https://www.doritsasson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoritSassonauthorAccidentalSoldier Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doritsassonwrites/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doritsasson/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Denise Sinkavich talks about how to supercharge your website for Google and other search engines on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. She started out making websites to communicate with fellow hockey families and turned it into a business, DDS Web Design. If you have questions about search engine optimization, website security or just setting up a website, you've come to the right place! During this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Denise Sinkavich and Rob Oliver talk about the following: · The origin of DDS Web Design · Who DDS Web Design serves · Why you need a website · What should be on your website and why · Adapting to voice search in creating content and search engine optimization · The importance of consistency across physical location, online presence, branding and social media · Should you write content for your customers or for the search engines? · Finding the balance between text and images · Putting key phrases in the background of your website to optimize for search engines · The importance of page titles · Tools to help you create a relevant website · The importance of Google reviews · Make sure your website is responsive (a.k.a. mobile friendly) · Tips for securing your website · The danger of being “blackballed” · Understanding the search engine timeline · Steps to take if you don't have a website · How to help a website that is not performing well You can find out more about Denise Sinkavich and DDS Web Design on their website. She is offering a PDF Tip Sheet as well as a free Search Engine Analysis of your website. I would encourage you to connect with her on social media as well. Website: https://www.ddswebdesign.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ddswebdesign Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-sinkavich-3bb08a7b/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver interviews the Pickle Lady – Diane Breaux and her husband Randal about how to build a unique brand. Diane Breaux is a real estate agent in the Prescott Arizona area who has developed her personal brand as the Pickle Lady. She has grown her business to the point that she now has a team supporting her. The Pickle Lady and her team are known as the Pickle Brigade. Here are a few of the topics that Rob Oliver and the Pickle Lady (Diane Breaux) cover in this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: · The origin of the Pickle Lady · Separating yourself from your competition · Growing a business from a part-time job to a multiperson team · Capitalizing on each team member's abilities and strengths · The importance of building trust with customers (and with team members) · Marketing is getting someone's attention · Building a brand is multifaceted: name, logo, identity, uniqueness · Dealing with the embarrassment of having a unique brand · Successful branding keeps you front of mind · Simple works! · Everybody has a role to play on the team, not just the lead singer · It's important that the pickles are good! · Back up your branding with fantastic service · Building your business by building relationships · Being authentic with yourself · It is as important to reap how the people you don't want to work with as it is to attract the ones you do · Using a “slow burn” technique in marketing · Where she got the pickle recipe You can find out more about Diane and Randall Breaux, the Pickle Lady, on their website and through their social media. Be sure to check out their weekly video as well. Website: https://Pickle411.com Website: https://PrescottPickleLady.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrescottPickleLady Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Lori Ball joined the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver to talk about how to use your experiences with adversity to help others. She has a cancer survivor who formed Faith and Gratitude, a 501c(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving cancer patients and their caregivers. The organization provides resources gathered from Lori's experiences, most of which were not easily accessible during her treatment. Here are a few of the things that Lori Ball and Rob Oliver talk about on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: · A self-diagnosis of ovarian cancer · Empowering yourself in the face of adversity · Exploring complementary modalities · Following the path – helping other people · Why Lori was worried that she wouldn't get to have chemotherapy · Only 5% of cancers are genetic · Using your experiences to benefit others · Receiving the generic information notebook · Creating a new binder to serve cancer patients · Understanding that you are not the only one going through it · How Lori Ball formed her own 501c(3) · Providing support, free of charge for cancer patients · Readjusting the service because of COVID · Empowering cancer patients to take an active role in their treatment · Why treatment plans cannot be a “one-size-fits-all” approach · Your diagnosis will never take away your you-ness You can learn more about Lori Ball and her nonprofit, Faith and Gratitude, on her website or on social media. Website: https://faithandgratitude.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithandgratitudeinc Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-ball-a3489510/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Kim Sterry talks about how to grow a side hustle business on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. Kim turned a passion for food into a cooking business, delivering high quality homemade food for local customers. Here are a few of the topics Rob Oliver and Kim Sterry cover in this episode of Learning from Smart People: · How her business grew from a blog to a pickup kitchen · Developing signature dishes and outside the box recipes · Doing what you love and turning it into a business · Food as a medium for memory making · Food is also unifier · Finding the dance in the kitchen · “Everybody is a foodie” · Cooking does not need to be complicated · The dish to start with… · How cooking together effects your relationships · Enjoying the fruits of your labor · Finding inspiration · Food as a family building foundation · Time in the kitchen as an opportunity for relationship building You can learn more about Kim Sterry and Kimmy's Cucina, check out their website and social media: Website: https://kimmyscucina.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/Kimmyscucina Instagram: http://instagram.com/kimmyscucina Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Wayne Mullins talks about how to be a lifelong learner on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. As an entrepreneur and family man he works to build self-awareness and develop himself, his relationships and his business. His strategies are simple, practical and achievable. In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver and Wayne Mullins talk about the following: · The origin of the name “Ugly Mug Marketing” · Wayne's education in Automobile University · His recommendation for podcast to learn from · Why he learns better from reading · Finding what works best for you as a learner · The power of intentionality and consistency – The Page A Day Commitment · Building a habit with micro goals · Things that are easy to do are easy to NOT do · Strategies for achieving micro goals · Wayne's morning ritual – seven days a week · Consistency creates miracles · The difference between a windshield and a rearview mirror · Framework, strategy and tactic – the train analogy · The concept of “Seasonal Reading” · Some book recommendations · Self-Awareness – who do I want to be? · Learning to let go of your ego You can learn more about Wayne Mullins and Ugly Mug Marketing on their website and through social media. Website: https://www.uglymugmarketing.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uglymugmarketing/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

If you're wondering how to build an online course, check out today's episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. Rob Oliver interviews Destini Copp about online education and how to use online courses to build your brand and increase your revenue. Destini Copp is a former college professor who helps entrepreneurs launch and grow their online businesses. During the conversation between Destini Copp and Rob Oliver you will learn about the following: · The beginning of the online education concept · How COVID forced the issue with online courses · Online courses open your business to new clients · Online education is a $300 billion business · Different ways entrepreneurs are building courses online · Brand building versus revenue producing · Differentiating yourself from your competition · Creating different tiers of online courses · Your current customers are more likely to buy from you again · The first steps to building an online course · The value of market research · Why you need to build your audience first · Different revenue models for online courses · Creating a beta course · How to think about a course outline · Making the course: slide decks, video, and audio options · Why short videos work best You can find out more about Destini Copp through her website and on her social media. I would encourage you to take advantage of the free offers on her website. Website: https://destinicopp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/destinicopp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinicopp/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/destinicopp/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

On today's episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Tonya Thomas talks about how to grow your business using a virtual assistant. She talks with Rob Oliver about her virtual assistant company, the services they provide and the impact that it has on her clients. If you have considered the need for delegating some of your responsibilities, check out what she has to say. Rob Oliver and Tonya Thomas discuss the following concepts during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: · Keeping your “why” in mind when delegating · The value of starting small · Figuring out what you can delegate · Identifying your “zone of genius” · Suggestions for delegating to open up your time · Choosing how you delegate, by project or by the hour · Developing delegation checkpoints · How small is too small? · Realizing the value of the time you are investing in your business · The value of using outside experts · Real life examples of things that a virtual assistant can do · Who are the virtual assistants? · Using a virtual assistant as the first step in hiring a staff · Building a relationship with your virtual assistant · Finding balance in your relationship with your remote employee · Defining boundaries, roles and tasks · The onboarding process · The importance of proper expectations Check out Tonya Thomas's podcast “Unbottlenecking Your Business” and take a look at her website and social media. Website: https://www.teamdelegate.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/446139829909656/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabthomas/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Today's episode of Learning from Smart People Podcast features an interview with Melanie Colusci about how to move from start up to success. Rob Oliver and Melanie Colusci talk about how she came to be a 3X business owner and an entrepreneurial coach for female entrepreneurs. Here are a few of the topics covered by Melanie Colusci and Rob Oliver in this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: · How Melanie became an entrepreneur · Why following in your parent's footsteps isn't always bad · The evolution to owning three businesses · Guidance for entrepreneurs before launching a business · Melanie's take on of success · Up leveling your success · The importance of a mission and vision statement · The path to success is one step at a time · Using non-annualized goals · Being strategic as an entrepreneur · Doing the boring stuff matters · Rewarding yourself for doing what needs to be done · Finding balance in your business · Using creative “consequences” · What to look for in a mastermind group · The link between marketing and success · Consistency is the key! · Don't lose sight of your mission and vision · The power of intentionality · Celebrate your successes You can connect with Melanie Colusci through her website and her social media. Be sure to take advantage of her free download on marketing. · Website: https://fromstartuptosuccess.com/ · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fromstartuptosuccess · Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-colusci-880420197/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

My guest is Sarah Long, author of “College Cooking 101: Fast Food Without a Kitchen.” She joined the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver to talk about how to write a book and get it published. As an accountant with no writing experience, she managed to get her book published through a traditional publisher and into bookstores across the country. Here are a few of the topics Sarah long and Rob Oliver discussed during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: · The back story on Sarah's book and why she wrote it · How she found her unique niche · Utilizing the tools at hand to cook · Solving problems with the abilities you have · How a non-author accountant wrote a book · Writing a book proposal that gets accepted · Becoming the solution when none exists · The business side of a book proposal · Identifying your target market · Your nonfiction book can come from your experience solving a problem · Creative marketing ideas · Looking at profitability before you start writing · Developing an eye for opportunity You can find out more about Sarah and her cookbook through her website and social media links. There is a link to her book on Amazon as well. Website: http://www.SarahHLongAuthor.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/SarahHLong1 Facebook: http://facebook.com/SarahHLongAuthor Instagram: http://instagram.com/CollegeCooking101 Book: https://www.beaconpublishinggroup.com/product-page/college-cooking-101-fast-food-without-a-kitchen Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Seth Greene joined the Learning from Smart People Podcast to talk about how to find your niche and dominate it. Seth Greene is the founder of Market Domination LLC and is a leader in direct response marketing. He has great insights, actionable ideas and fantastic examples of what he is doing for his clients. In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver and Seth Greene talk about: · The definition of direct response marketing · Your marketing depends on your target and where they hang out · Properly selecting your target market · More than finding a niche, find a micro niche · Your target market needs to know they have a problem and be able to pay you · Why you need to know your target audience · A Magical Marketing Proposition · Testing out your message on your target market · Scaling your marketing · Finding partners – co-opetition · Working with those partners · Finding one per week, for an entire year · Identifying your ambassadors · Developing a partnership plan You can connect with Seth Greene through his websites. Additionally, you can get his book at a 50% discount and take advantage of the free 15 minute phone call. Website: http://www.growyourowncult.com Website: http://www.marketdominationllc.com Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Today's guest on the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver is Sandra Younger. She talks about how to turn adversity into opportunity. Her back story is fascinating, she escaped one of the largest wildfires in California history. Drawing from experience, she has learned all about resilience and posttraumatic growth. Here are a few of the things Sandra Younger and Rob Oliver talk about during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: · Sandra's story of the Fire Outside My Window · The Bobcat miracle · Looking for the steps to come back from adversity · Learning from Viktor Frankl (and I was wrong, Jonathan Livingston Seagull was by Richard Bach) · We have control over our attitude even when we can't control our circumstances · 5 principles of posttraumatic growth · Victims versus survivors · Looking for the fire followers (resilience is in our DNA) · The science of gratitude · The importance of being patient · The power of belief · MJ Callaway episode: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/podcast/mj-callaway/ · Survivors to thrivers to givers to changers · Accepting help and ask for help when you need it · You can't give help if you can't accept help · Creating communities and connections · Choose your story · The need to keep moving forward You can connect with Sandra Younger through her website and social media. Be sure to download the guidebook that she mentioned. Check out her book on Amazon as well. · Website: http://www.SandraYounger.com · Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MJD7D1A/ · Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/syounger · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.m.younger.5 · Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/smyounger · Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrayounger/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: · Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast · Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast · Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Helen Chang talks about how to build your entrepreneurial toolkit with a book on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. She is an award-winning journalist, a best-selling ghostwriter and a truly Smart Person. Helen Chang has an infectious energy and provides a clear rationale as to why a book is a powerful tool for entrepreneurs. Here are a few of the topics covered by Rob Oliver and Helen Chang in this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: · How a book fits into an entrepreneur's “toolbox” · The two things a book creates · Creating an ecosystem of products, based on your book · Helen's story of how she became a ghostwriter · Overcoming disappointment and the desire to quit · Understanding the power of the book · Using a book as the anchor for your business · The Create My Book System · The book creation process to crystallize a system and create intellectual property · Finding a title that your audience will buy · How your book can create a brand · The opportunities that flow from having a brand · Your book is your “Content Bible” · Utilizing your “What”, your “Why”, and your “How” · Creating a waterfall of income from your book · How your book title can make you stand out · The elephant story and how it created a brand for an insurance agent · Mining your wisdom, knowledge and experience and packaging it · Creating a tribe based on your book · Being authentic is what truly resonates You can find out more about Helen Chang through her website and you can get your free gifts from Helen at the links below: Website: http: //freegiftsfromhelen.com Website: www.authorbridgemedia.com Twitter: https: //twitter.com/authorbridge Facebook: https: //web.facebook.com/AuthorBridgeMedia/ Instagram: https: //www.instagram.com/authorbridgemedia/ Linkedin: https: //www.linkedin.com/in/helenchangwriter/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

On today's episode of Learning from Smart People, Vanessa Zamy talks about how to start your entrepreneurial journey while working full-time. This podcast episode is a little longer than usual because there is so much information we couldn't pack it into 30 minutes. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or are running your own business, there is something in this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast for you. Here is what Vanessa Zamy and Rob Oliver talk about in this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: · What makes a good entrepreneur? · The mindset of a successful entrepreneur · Starting a business while you still are working · How your business struggles impact those around you · The story of Buffo, the World's Strongest Clown · Using your day job to finance your entrepreneurial venture · Eliminating the financial stress of a business startup · Time management does not exist · Why entrepreneurs are like a hamster on a wheel · The difference between being busy and being productive · The importance of coaching and a support team · Defining goals by assessing where you want to be in the future · The six stages of a successful entrepreneurial venture · Growing your profit! · The difference between business launch and business development · Tips for hiring a virtual assistant · Why it's important to have a step-by-step plan to reach your vision · The two key parts of a business – marketing and sales · Fitting people into the system you have created · Anyone can be an entrepreneur – follow the business principles! · Finding the right marketing strategy for you · Keep it simple and keep it moving · Transitioning from part-time to full-time entrepreneur · Optimized boundaries · Developing a profit driven focus · Getting the help that you need You can find out more about Vanessa Zamy through her website and social media. You can also take advantage of her offer of her offer of a free power session. Website: http://www.vzamy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zamyva/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zamyvanessa/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zamyvanessa/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Rhonda Williams joined the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver to talk about how to live stress-free. With her background as a medical professional, she understands stress from both sides: experiential and clinical. She has great insights for Recovering Stressed Out Leaders. Here are a few things that you will learn during this discussion between Rob Oliver and Rhonda Williams: · Where does stress come from · Stress-free does not mean without stress · Becoming a stress ninja · The way the external environment affects us is a choice · The need for self-awareness · How your stress affects those around you · The definition of an R SOUL · Rhonda's story of reinventing herself · Leaders don't have to carry all of the stress by themselves · Her definition of leadership · The danger of creating a double negative environment · Stress is bad for your body · Removing the value statements on our external circumstances · How we train our bodies to react to stress · Utilizing emotional intelligence · Recognizing our stress drivers · No one else can make you feel insecure · You can react or you can respond (#itsalwaysyou) · Inside every big problem is a small problem, struggling to get out · The two parts of self-awareness · Tips for self-awareness · The power of inviting feedback · The lost art of listening · Criticizing the mirror You can connect with Rhonda Williams through her website or on her social media. Be sure to take advantage of her free e-book and her momentum boosting call. Website: http://www.theStressFreeLeader.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhondaywilliams Facebook: http://facebook.com/coachrhondaywilliams1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/coachrhondaywilliams LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/rhondaywilliams Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Today's topic is how to live without fear with Jacqueline Wales. Host Rob Oliver spoke to Miss Wales about the definition of fear and how to overcome the fear that often paralyzes us and keeps us from moving forward. It's a very powerful and relevant episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. During this discussion between Rob Oliver and Jacqueline Wales you will learn the following: The definition of fear The power of "seeing differently" Why fear is imagination based The effects of being stuck in uncertainty The present is the only tangible time we have You always have a choice! The fixed mindset versus the growth mindset Jacqueline's belief that the energy you put into the world comes back to you The power of adaptability Being fearless is not the absence of fear, it's their willingness to take the next step Fear lives between your ears Who is doing the talking in your head? Evaluating the questions in your mind… Is it true? Failure is one of the great teachers You have control over you We are all capable of change Change starts with looking at your thinking You can learn more about Jacqueline Wales on her website or through her social media. Website: https://thefearlessfactoratwork.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacquelineWales/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinewales/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

This episode of Learning from Smart People features Kelli Komondor and Mj Callaway talking about the Twenty WON Project – celebrating resilient female entrepreneurs. The book project looks at 21 women who were able to do amazingly positive things during 2020, in spite of the pandemic and all of the other obstacles. They did not allow 2020 to defeat them, during 2020 they WON! Here are a few of the topics Kelli Komondor, Mj Callaway and Rob Oliver discussed on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast: The origin of the 20 WON concept Celebrating the success of female entrepreneurs The importance of building relationships and expanding your network We can all learn from the success stories being resilient in the adversity of the pandemic The strategy of the Brave Women Project The power of sharing stories Finding the positive, even in the most negative circumstances Celebrating Mj Callaway and her relationship with the Learning from Smart People Podcast The importance of organization and collaboration for completing projects The first step in teambuilding is relationship building Equipping your team with the "tools for success" COVID-19 wasn't the only bad thing that happened in 2020 Why it's easier to talk about adversity than it is success Recognizing your strengths and accomplishments without being arrogant You can connect with the project and with Kelli Komondor and Mj Callaway using the links below. I would encourage you to get the book. It is available for free on April 21, 2021. However, if you miss that, the stories and insights are well worth the cost of the book. Project: http://www.twentywonbook.com Kelli: http://www.k2creativellc.com Mj: http://www.mjcallaway.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwentyWonBook Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Robert MacPhee talks about how to make excellent decisions on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. Excellent Decisions is not just Robert MacPhee's book, it is his work, his passion, his life and his legacy. We make more decisions than we realize, by developing our values and vision, we can ensure that we are making excellent decisions. As Rob Oliver mentioned during the open, FeedSpot.com recognized the Learning from Smart People Podcast as one of the "Top 35 Entrepreneurship Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021." (Link below.) Here are a few of points to listen for in this conversation between Robert MacPhee and Rob Oliver. The background of Excellent Decisions How Jack Canfield influenced Robert's parenting style Why it is important to help young people decide what's important to them The impact of our everyday decisions in our own lives and the lives of others We teach what we most need to learn! How decisions are the bridge between our personal development and our actions The way our actions impact our kids far more than our words Why Robert and his family don't use the word "can't" The definition of a "comfort zone" Why you can't get out of your comfort zone without identifying what it is Creating a new comfort zone should be the goal The understanding that having a comfort zone is neither good nor bad Excellent Decisions is all about leadership The principles of decision-making as a parent are the same as decision-making as a business person The importance of knowing the vision and values of your organization and your self The definition of values and two questions to help find them Check out Robert MacPhee's website. Be sure to take advantage of the free material he offered. Website: https://www.excellentdecisions.com Resources: https://www.excellentdecisions.com/joy Twitter: https://twitter.com/robertmacphee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.macphee.58 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macpheerobert/ Here's the link to the FeedSpot list of Entrepreneurship Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021: FeedSpot: https://blog.feedspot.com/entrepreneur_podcasts/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Today's episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast features an interview with Alicia Butler Pierre about how to develop your business infrastructure. She has written one of the only books on the subject and even though the topic seems quite dry, she made the information accessible and interesting. It's a topic not just for start up businesses but, as she stated during the interview, established businesses need to build better policies and procedures to increase profitability. Here are a few of the topics you will learn about during this conversation between Alicia Butler Pierre and Rob Oliver: Michael Gerber's book – The E Myth The difference between having a skill set and being an entrepreneur Why developing a business infrastructure is imperative for established businesses The seven key elements of business infrastructure Using key performance indicators The importance of well-developed job descriptions Developing a vision board looking at today and the future Identifying the steps to deliver your service or product The difference between growing a business and scaling a business Why fear is sometimes the best motivator for developing business processes The wisdom of Warren Buffett regarding little expenses Avoiding the "shiny object syndrome" Why it is worth taking the time to find the right solution and not settling for the first thing that comes along You can connect with Alicia through her website and social media. Check out her podcast and her book. There is also a link to Michael Gerber's book. Website: https://aliciabutlerpierre.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicia_b_pierre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliciaButlerPierre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Alicia_B_Pierre/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciabutlerpierre/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Most-Businesses-Dont-About/dp/0887303625 Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Rob Oliver talks with Sheri Prentiss in this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. Dr. Sheri shares insight into how to find purpose after devastating change. A well respected and successful medical doctor, Sheri's whole life changed when she developed lymphedema as the result of her treatments for cancer. Her story is powerful and her positivity is infectious. During this discussion between Rob Oliver and Sheri Prentiss you will hear: Sheri's reason for becoming a physician Lymphedema – the condition that changed her ability to do her job Why you can't just move on all the time What happens when other people devalue you Dealing with "dream snatchers" – when someone or something steals your dream Sheri's determination to LIVE Her new understanding of the four elements of LIVE Understanding your strengths and using them to make a difference The impact of sharing your of yourself Creating a new vision of yourself after adversity The difference between what you do and who you are The amazing value of just being yourself Why Sheri wrote a book The lessons from adversity are universal How Sheri earned the title of Queen (and what is her kingdom…) The importance of focusing on what you have, not what you have lost Starting a nonprofit to address an issue you are passionate about You can find out more about Dr. Sheri Prentiss on her website and through her social media. The link to her nonprofit is also included below: Website: https://www.drsherimd.com NonProfit: http://www.live-today.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/divamd7 Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrSheriMD Instagram: https://instagram.com/drsherimd Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherimd Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Genecia Alluora talks about female entrepreneurship and gender equity on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. As an entrepreneur, she has a great deal of expertise and insight that has led her to start Soul Rich Woman, an educational network that supports female entrepreneurs throughout Southeast Asia. Here are some of the topics covered as Rob Oliver interviews Genecia Alluora: How the Internet has opened up the earning potential for female entrepreneurs The 4 "F" words that your business needs to support The 4 groups of women that are pursuing entrepreneurship The importance of women finding their "why" Genecia's "why" for starting Soul Rich Woman Her story of having an amazing mom Genecia's definition of success Breaking the stereotypes for women in Southeast Asia and around the world Promoting Gender Equity Utilizing the opportunities for learning that surround you The variety of educational opportunities in the Soul Rich Woman Network Why you need to love your customers more than you love your product The importance of aligning mind, body and soul You can't give from an empty bucket The secret sauce of hiring a remote workforce The value of allowing people to make mistakes and learn from them Finding your "zone of genius" Genecia's personal entrepreneurial journey How entrepreneurship looks different for each entrepreneur You can connect with Genecia Alluora on her website and on social media. She also mentioned her 2 free gifts which are available for download from her website. Be sure to take advantage of her generosity. Website: http://soulrichwoman.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeneciaAlluora Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geneciaalluora Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneciaalluora Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genecia/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Today's smart person on the Learning from Smart People Podcast is Amy Rose Herrick. She talks with Rob Oliver about how to increase your profit and build your business. As an entrepreneur and financial planner, she has great insights and ideas. Here are a few of the highlights of the discussion between Amy Rose Herrick and Rob Oliver: How the title of her book was inspired Amy's story of entrepreneurship How to make a step from great employee to great business owner Quick tips for areas to increase profits Evaluating the effective return of your advertising The importance of being teachable Amy's rule of 10, explained The first thing you need to address when starting a business How to transfer some of the benefits from your current employer What is a ROP policy? The importance of using after-tax dollars Check out Amy's website and social media. She is offering a free download as well as a free 30 minute discovery call. Website: https://www.TheSecretProfits.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSecretProfits Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyroseherrick Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyroseherrick Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Today's smart person is Simone Knego. She and Rob Oliver talk about how to change the way you see yourself. Her story of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, adopting 3 children and being an entrepreneur brings a lot to the Learning from Smart People Podcast. Here are some things to listen for in this conversation between Simone Knego and Rob Oliver: Simone's back story (Go Gators!) Her story of deciding to adopt (3 kids) How she decided on the title of her book, the Extraordinary Ordinary You Why we don't realize the amazing things we are capable of How to change your view of yourself The value of seeing that we are all human Change the way you see yourself and change the way you impact the world Changing because you want change How this understanding impacts our interactions, especially conflict Why I talk to everybody I see The negative impact of labels The impact of the little things we do The trickle-down effect of kindness The reminder – every single thing we do matters You are unique and the way you impact people is unique You can find out more about Simone Knego on her website and through her social media. Website: https://simoneknego.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnOrdinaryYou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsimoneknego/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-knego-7965701a3/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Welcome to episode 100! It's hard to believe that we have already had triple digits! My guest on this milestone episode is Shabnam Curtis. We talked about the power of sharing your story and listening to other's stories. Her story is extremely powerful and you will see that she makes a tremendous case for understanding other people's stories. Don't forget, she is giving away 10 copies of her book. You can enter the giveaway by commenting on YouTube, social media or our website (the links are at the bottom of the show notes.) Here are a few of the points you'll hear from Shabnam Curtis and Rob Oliver: Her story of growing up in Iran and experiencing the Iranian revolution Shabnam's long journey to come to America The experience of sharia law and living in a country where women have very limited rights A mistaken understanding that marriage equals freedom Living with pressures from the outside world The difficulties of not accepting the limitations that others place on you What motivated Shabnam to share her story The power of "ordinary people" sharing their story Concepts for placing your story in a larger context Understanding the viewpoint of the other characters in your story The importance of building compassion Turning our focus from self-serving to serving others The value of listening to other people stories You can connect with Shabnam Curtis through her website, blog and social media. Website: https://www.mypersianparadox.com/ Website: https://www.shabnamcurtis.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shabnamcurtis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shabnam.shahmohammad Instagram: https://instagram.com/shabnam_curtis Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shabnam-curtis-pmp-8206979/ Moby Dick House of Kabob: https://www.mobyskabob.com/ She is giving away 10 books. Make sure that you comment on this video on YouTube, make some comments on social media and make comments on this episode on the Learning from Smart People website. Every comment gives you an entry into the giveaway! Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Today's guest on the Learning from Smart People Podcast is Kim "Kid" Curry. He talked with host Rob Oliver about how to find new opportunities when adversity strikes. Kim was a radio guy, starting as a DJ and working up to becoming a program manager. One day, he received a diagnosis that made him walk away from all of that. Here are a few of the topics you will learn about from this discussion with Kim Curry: How Kim got involved in radio Why he got the nickname "Kid Curry" The reason DJs use "on air" personas Starting to see the clues that something wasn't right The diagnosis that changed Kim's life Coming to grips with the new reality Leaving the thing you love and finding a new creative outlet The difference between being Kid Curry and being the "wheelchair guy" Advice for people dealing with change and adversity Getting a "Wake Up Call" The transformation from radio guy to writer You can learn more about Kim Curry on his website or through his Facebook page. Be sure to check out his books and his podcast as well. Website: https://www.krcurry.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KRCurrytheauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KRCurrytheauthor Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

Kayla Brissi joined Rob Oliver on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. She talked about how to develop a warrior mindset. We all go through adversity, we need to build up our inner strength to cope with the difficulties that we experience in our lives. Kayla says that we need to develop the mental muscle to handle those experiences before we go through them. Here are a few of the topics that Rob Oliver and Kayla Brissi discussed: Kayla's story of the adversity in her life Her transition from business coaching to life coaching The breakthrough of how her personal experiences relate to her client's experiences Why you should embrace your journey The exhausting struggle of dealing with infertility How infertility destroys the joy of intimacy The value of having a support system How to develop a stronger mindset in adversity Flipping the script on negatives The foundational impact of tapping into your spiritual beliefs Simple tips for building up mental toughness The definition of the Warrior Mindset Ways to strengthen the Warrior Mindset You can find out more about Kayla Brissi through her website and social media. You can also download the Warrior Mindset Challenge. Website: https://www.kaylabrissi.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaylaBrissi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaylabrissi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabrissi/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylabrissi/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

My guest on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast is Sima Dahl. She talked about how to build your personal brand using Sway Factor™. Her insights will empower professionals to stand out, stay relevant and be in demand. Here are several of the key points that Rob Oliver and Sima Dahl talked about: The definition of personal branding Sima's explanation of what is the Sway Factor What you call yourself shapes how other people identify you How to see your own self-worth (without being arrogant!) Why letting your light shine is beneficial and not braggadocious There is value in what you bring to the table as you are What is a smile file? And why you need to make one! Why credentialing is actually for you, not for others The process of developing your personal brand How to evolve your understanding of your talents and how it allows you serve your clients Be aware! First impressions usually happen in a virtual space Matching your online profile to your off-line brand and personality How your employees personal brands build your organizational brand The value of being a human online and allowing for the human to human connection Why chicken à la King is going to make me think about potato chips You can find out more about Sima Dahl, her free resources, her newsletter and her social media using the links below: Website: https://www.SimaDahl.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/simasays Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simardahl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simasays/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simasays/ Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/