Podcasts about platform building

My guest today is Graham Weaver. My guest today is Graham Weaver. Graham is the founder of Alpine Investors, a large private equity firm targeting an interesting market inefficiency. Alpine focuses on the thousands of $20 million revenue businesses whose baby boomer owners want to retire, but lack succession plans. Alpine buys companies and installs 28-year-old military veterans and top MBA graduates as CEOs, leveraging 25 years of intellectual property on how young executives can successfully run established businesses. Alpine's CEO-in-training program is now the most applied-to job at Harvard, Stanford, and Kellogg business schools. We discuss the past, present and future of their unique approach. Please enjoy my conversation with Graham Weaver. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page⁠⁠ here.⁠⁠ ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠ Ramp⁠⁠. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠ Ramp.com/invest⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. –  This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠ AlphaSense⁠⁠. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at⁠⁠ Alpha-Sense.com/Invest⁠⁠ and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. – This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠ Ridgeline⁠⁠. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Head to⁠⁠ ridgelineapps.com⁠⁠ to learn more about the platform. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:05:13) The Journey to Private Equity (00:06:59) Early Influences and Personal Growth (00:09:54) The Power of Wrestling and Rowing (00:11:45) Choosing Your Path and Making Decisions (00:14:48) College Goals and Rowing Success (00:18:05) Lessons from Early Business Ventures (00:26:24) Founding Alpine and Early Challenges (00:34:46) Core Beliefs and Talent Development (00:39:07) Fun Board Meetings and Team Dynamics (00:40:42) Platform Building 101 (00:44:08) Talent and Training Programs (00:49:12) Employee and Customer Engagement (00:52:27) Financial Outcomes and Asymmetric Returns (00:55:52) Incentivizing Young CEOs (01:00:26) The Role of Emotional Intelligence (01:02:45) The Alpine CEO in Training Program (01:03:40) Teaching at Stanford and Influential Mentors (01:07:58) Helping Students Find Their Passion (01:10:22) Visualizing Your Future Self (01:11:19) Scalability of Coaching (01:12:15) Personal Growth Through Teaching (01:16:16) The Role of Executive Coaching (01:24:45) Lessons from a Bad Deal (01:31:50) Daily Routines and Success (01:36:13) The Future of Private Equity (01:35:24) Unleashing Heroes at Alpine (01:38:09) The Journey of Building Alpine (01:41:31) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done For Graham

Let's amplify your voice! If you're serious about platform building and ready to ditch the hope and pray approach, Juliet Clark is your guide to becoming a genuine authority. This episode pulls back the curtain on audience building basics, revealing the eight pillars crucial for effective platform development. Juliet dives deep into crafting your ideal reader avatar, mastering brand influence, and leveraging content strategy for maximum impact. This is your roadmap to dissecting demographics, conquering social media, forging impactful partnerships, and ultimately, building a platform that not only connects but converts your expertise into tangible results.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://superbrandpublishing.com/podcast/

Fexco, the Irish-based financial services and fintech company, has launched payUnite, its market-leading next-generation global payments orchestration platform, into the airline, retail and hospitality industries. payUnite provides a unified payment platform to enterprise merchants, providing a secure, independent, and frictionless payment experience. With over 35% market share in the cruise industry and trusted by many of the world's leading cruise lines, Fexco's payUnite platform currently processes over $17 billion in transaction volumes annually. It has become a critical payments backbone for cruise operators worldwide. Built to meet the rigorous demands of a $44 billion cruise sector, the platform has proven its robustness, reliability, and adaptability in one of themost complex and high-value verticals in travel. This launch will see Fexco further capitalise on the rapid growth of the global payment orchestration market, which is expected to expand from $1.6 billion in 2025 to $6.52 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 24.7%. For merchants, payUnite solves the problems of fragmented payment ecosystems and global customer bases with increasing demands for modern, flexible payment experiences. It enables merchants to maintain their independence throughout their payments stack, preventing vendor lock-in and ensuring vendor flexibility through orchestration. For acquirers, payUnite is an ally - reducing risk, unlocking more volume, optimising transaction flows, and delivering higher performance via intelligent routing. Sean Crowe, CEO of Fexco's Financial Services Division, said, "We've built a resilient and intelligent platform that delivers payments for some of the world's most operationally intensive and geographically dispersed merchants. Now, we're taking that proven infrastructure into hospitality, airlines, and retail - verticals where we see massive potential for optimisation, independence, and orchestration-driven growth." In addition, payUnite will deliver to its cruise, airline, retail and hospitality clients the following benefits Alternative Payment Methods including Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL): payUnite comes with pre-integrations to offer BNPL payment options at checkout, driving higher average transaction values while also reducing cart abandonment. For example, one of Fexco's partners, Affirm, has helped travel brands increase average order values by up to 48% and secure customer bookings 45% earlier. Card Tokenisation: payUnite has a card tokenisation engine that delivers a seamless payment experience, reduces customer friction and fully adheres to stringent data protection regulations like PCI DSS. Smart Acquirer Routing: payUnite will improve transaction approval speed and lower transaction costs, accelerating receivables for merchants from acquirers by facilitating risk diversification across acquirers. Omnichannel Payments: payUnite delivers both Online and POS Payments in a unified platform, delivering a seamless customer experience, improved data insights and enhanced security. Reporting and Reconciliation Engine: payUnite will automate processes, reduce errors, streamline operations, improve cash flow management, enhance compliance, and optimise resource use, lowering back-office costs. Value Added Services: Fexco's Dynamic Currency Conversion unlocks additional merchant revenue, fraud management reduces fraud and friction, and chargeback management minimises losses. payUnite builds on Fexco's OpenConnect, simplifying and securing the payment journey. It integrates multiple payment and security technologies for a seamless transaction experience for acquirers, merchants, and customers. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd l...

Why you should listenJohn Ghiorso shares his journey from freelance to building an eight-figure agency, offering invaluable lessons for anyone looking to scale their service-based business.Learn effective methods for bootstrapping growth and discover high ROI activities that can transform your agency's performance.Gain practical advice on leveraging platforms like LinkedIn and cold email strategies to generate leads and drive sustainable growth.As a bootstrap service-based business owner, you may feel overwhelmed by the hard work required to reach seven or even eight figures. In this episode, I talk with John Ghiorso from Vantafive.com, who provides concrete answers to help you navigate this challenging landscape. We discuss the importance of choosing the right platform in the age of AI, effective bootstrapping strategies, and high ROI activities that can propel your business forward. Join us to learn how to work smarter, not harder, in your quest for growth.About John GhiorsoJohn founded Orca Pacific in 2018, a full-service Amazon agency. Over the following decade, he built it into one of the world's leading Amazon and e-commerce agencies.He then made the decision to sell Orca to Media. Monks (S4 Capital) and stayed on for three years to complete his earn out and further expand the business into the enterprise market. In 2023, he decided to retire but quickly got bored.He is now in the process of building a new company, a venture studio that aims to launch five marketing agencies over the next two years. It already has one agency up and running, with a second close behind.Unlike the last time around, He'll be building in public, sharing what he learned from his last company and how he's applying those lessons to the next five.Resources and LinksVantafive.comInfluent.coJohn's LinkedIn profilePrevious episode: 593 - The Tech Consultant's Guide to AI: What's Actually Working in 2025Check out more episodes of The Paul Higgins ShowSubscribe to our YouTube channel: @PaulHigginsMentoringThe Tech Consultant's RoadmapJoin our newsletterJoin the Tech CollectiveSuggested resources

In this conversation, your host, Heather, addresses the common fears and insecurities aspiring podcasters face, particularly among Christian women entrepreneurs.  She emphasizes the importance of overcoming these fears by sharing personal testimonies and messages that can help others. The discussion covers various topics, including finding one's unique message, managing time and financial investments, navigating technical challenges, building confidence, and the significance of sharing vulnerable stories. Heather encourages listeners to embrace their authenticity and to view self-promotion as a means of sharing valuable messages rather than a negative act. Jump in and learn how to diffuse these podcast fears and discomforts that are keeping you from launching, growing, and investing in growing your platform.  PS. Don't forget that we are rebranding here, so Kingdom Academy Podcast will change names in the next month or so to Resist & Roar Podcast. I've been changing some elements slowly and will soon change the intro and outro as well. Just to warm you up to the name change ;) I would love to work with you in our Resist & Roar podcast subscription membership, where I will help you via a course, coaching, and community, create and launch your Kingdom-focused podcast in a way that can be monetized, build community, and have Kingdom reach and impact! I love teaching how to launch podcasts that will accelerate sales for your books, ministry, business, or membership, and I help build and create these four pillars as well. If you haven't yet written a book, I can help you do that as well.   If you are being called to this, you can sign up here: Resist & Roar Collective Or follow me on Instagram or YouTube here: Connect with me here! Chapters 00:00 Overcoming Podcasting Fears 07:32 Finding Your Unique Message 15:16 Time and Financial Investment in Podcasting 18:09 Navigating Technical Challenges 22:55 Building Confidence and Audience Engagement 27:41 Sharing Vulnerable Stories and Self-Promotion

In this episode, Bill Spohn reviews the 52 episodes of the Building HVAC Science Podcast. published in 2024. EP# Published Topic Guest(s) 147 1-5-24 Building science hiaku with Shawna Henderson Shawna Henderson 148 1-12-24 Trade Secrets Revealed- Inside Classset, the Platform Building a Blue-Collar Boom with Cooper Newby Cooper Newby 149 1-19-24 More Than Just Fixing Furnaces: Why NCI is the Heartbeat of the HVAC Industry with Dominick Guarino Dom Guarino 150 1-26-24 Filtering the Future - The Journey of John Ellis in Reinventing Air Quality John Ellis 151 2-2-24 From Ice to Inspiration-Highlights at the AHR Expo .docx ELK and Bill 152 2-9-24 Ralph Wolf's HVAC Odyssey Lessons, Laughs, and Legacies Ralph Wolf 153 2-16-24 HVACR Horizons: From 12-Year-Old Prodigies to Industry Pioneers ELK and Bill 154 2-23-24 Closing the Gap AeroSeal's Quest for Net-Zero Buildings Amit Gupta 155 3-1-24 Sustainable Spaces: The Journey from Efficiency to Humanity in Design Lucas Johnson & Austin 156 3-8-24 Inside the Toolbox- Rethinking HVAC with a High-End Twist With Chris Wisniewski Chris Wisniewski 157 3-15-24 Heat Pumps, Homes, and High Tech Amply Energy's HVAC Evolution Ed Fitz, Eric Smith 158 3-22-24 Comfort, Co-ops, and Climate Care Revolutionizing HVAC in Ontario with Victor Hyman Victor Hyman 159 3-29-24 Blueprints to Bytes How Russ King is Redefining HVAC with Technology Russ King 160 4-5-24 From Recovery to Revolution The Jason Julian HVAC Journey with Jason Julian Jason Julian 161 4-12-24 Connecting the Dots HVAC Excellence Conference Highlights and Industry Evolution witj Josh Crawley & Casey Prater.docx ELK, Josh, Casey 162 4-19-24 Inside HVAC: Wes Davis on Codes, Standards, and Shaping the Future at ACCA 2024 Wes Davis 163 4-26-24 Lies, Damn Lies and Manometer Readings Jesse Smith 164 5-3-24 Behind the Scenes at ACCA 2024: A Dialogue with Ed Janowiak Ed Janowiak 165 5-10-24 Blueprints for Efficiency: Enrico Bonilauri's Deep Dive into Building Standards Enrico Bonilauri 166 5-17-24 Simplifying Home Electrification: Insights from Zero Homes' Grant Gunnison Grant Gunnison 167 5-24-24 Tech Meets Trades Wyatt Smith's Mission to Modernize Workforce Productivity Wyatt Smith 168 5-31-24 Unveiling HVAC Mastery A Journey of Skill and Passion Matt Akins 169 6-7-24 From Attics to Airwaves Tony Mormino's HVAC Journey Tony Mormino 170 6-14-24 How to Grow and Scale a Business from the Ground Up Tommy Mello Tommy Mello 171 6-21-24 Random updates from Bill Bill Spohn 172 6-28-24 Tech Trends and HVAC Triumphs: A Denver Summit Recap ELK & Bill 173 7-5-24 Harnessing AI for Healthier Buildings: Insights with Attune's Co-Founder Julien Stamatakis Julien Stamatakis 174 7-12-24 Smart Homes, Smarter Trades: Dan Goodman Discusses Building 36's Innovations Dan Goodman, 175 7-19-24 From Engineering to Sales: Karine LeBlanc on Building Connections in HVAC Karine Leblanc 176 7-26-24 Empowering Engineers: The HeatGeek Approach to High-Efficiency Heating Adam Chapman 177 8-2-24 Smart Tools, Smarter Tech: Jim Bergmann's MeasureQuick Evolution Jim Bergmann 178 8-9-24 From Gopher to Guru: Steven Rardon's HVAC Journey Stephen Rardon 179 8-16-24 The Science of Hot Water: Insights and Innovations with Gary Klein Gary Klein 180 8-23-24 Home Monitoring Madness: Tracking Energy, Air, and More with Bill and ELK ELK & Bill 181 8-30-24 From Drawings to Durability: Inside the Minds of Building Science Experts ELK & Bill 182 9-6-24 Transforming Homes and Training Minds: The Brynn Cooksey Approach Brynn Cooksey 183 9-13-24 Reinventing Wind Power: Inside the World of Harmony Turbines Chris & Cheryl Moore 184 9-20-24 Cracking the Code: Mastering HVAC Design with Manual S Russ King 185 9-27-24 Building Better Homes: Bridging the Gap Between Energy Ratings and HVAC Steve Byers 186 10-4-24 Unlocking Trades: The Power of Skillcat's Mobile Training Ruchir Shah 187 10-11-24 Revolutionizing Home Comfort: Marco Radocaj's Balanced Approach to HVAC Marco Radocaj 188 10-18-24 Young HVAC Prodigy: Elena Day's Journey to EPA Certification at 12 Elana and Jordan Day 189 10-25-24 Breaking the Cycle: Huff's Journey to HVAC Excellence and Industry Change Tom Hoffmaster 190 11-1-24 Breathing Easy: Tackling Outdoor Contaminants in Indoor Spaces Linda Wigington, Rhett Major, Bill Collinge 191 11-8-24 From Building Automation to Smart Homes: The Lumen Cache Revolution Derek Cowburn 192 11-15-24 Building a Legacy: Energy Efficiency and Innovation with Mark Kaiser Mark Kaiser 193 11-22-24 Building Performance with Purpose: Silas Hoeppner's Journey Silas Hoeppner 194 11-29-24 Behind the Scenes at TruTech Tools: Meet Greg Bokan Greg Bokan 195 12-6-24 Farming Ideas vs. Farming The Land: Reflections from Another Continent Bill Spohn 196 12-13-24 EP196 Bill's review of 2024's podcasts BILL Spohn 197 12-20-24 His remodelling work Allison Bailes 198 12-27-24 Using knowledge we have in the real world Ross Trethewey   This episode was recorded in December 2024.  

At the end of the day, do you feel empty? In this episode, THINQ Nxt Gen Director, Grant Skeldon, gives an important message not just for the younger generation, but for any leader who's striving and believing their performance and platform are tied to their worth and value. Grant asks the hard questions to help us do a heart check and discern whether or not we're using God as a stepping stone or the Cornerstone to grow our influence. Listen in for his helpful framework to discern your motivations and realign your purpose and platform with the security you have in Christ. Resources Check out more from Grant: The Transaction Gospel and Regain Confidence in the Next Generation. Create a free THINQ Account and download the THINQ Media app on your smart TV to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com. Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics. Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: Participate in Let's Talk Tech Detox throughout the month of December.  Bring the 28-Day Digital Fast to your family, workplace, or church in the New Year. Sign up for THINQ Summit 2025 October 2-4 in Nashville, TN. More from the THINQ Podcast Network: NextUp with Grant Skeldon Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Episode 241 / Whether you're an introvert or extrovert you can develop a platform to grow your author brand. Learn how with authors of From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker, suspense and thriller author Matty Dalrymple and  science fiction & fantasy author M.L. Ronn (Michael La Ronn).  Topics:How to match your platform to your personality Tips for effective public speakingCommon mistakes authors make when it comes to platform as well as public speakingWhy the time you spend behind the microphone or on stage is often the least important part of the eventSimple steps you can use to get started building your author brand

I had a wonderful conversation with Josh Elledge about strategies for generating inbound leads and moving away from outdated, spammy marketing tactics. Here are the key points from their conversation: Shift from Outbound to Inbound Marketing: Traditional outbound methods like sending unsolicited emails are no longer effective. Consumers, including business decision-makers, are overwhelmed and turned off by spam. Josh emphasizes the importance of creating an inbound funnel that attracts potential clients naturally, reducing the emotional toll on marketers. Noble Intent and Authenticity: Success in modern marketing requires leading with noble intent and genuine empathy. Businesses should prioritize the needs and desires of their customers over their own sales goals. Transparency and authenticity are crucial. Consumers can detect when a business's primary motive is self-serving, which can drive them away. Utilizing Platforms for Networking: Platforms such as podcasts, YouTube channels, or Facebook groups can be powerful tools for building authority and networking. By highlighting and celebrating others, businesses can create reciprocal relationships with leaders and potential clients. Josh has successfully launched many B2B podcasts, which he describes as the ultimate networking tool for building relationships and authority without needing to sell aggressively. Generosity as a Strategy: Leading with generosity and providing value upfront is essential in today's business environment. Creating a "butterfly garden" of valuable content and resources can attract clients more effectively than chasing them down with aggressive sales tactics. This approach involves understanding and empathizing with the target audience's values and pain points, offering solutions that resonate with them. The Power of a Platform: Building and leveraging a platform allows businesses to earn time with high-level leaders and create opportunities for collaboration. This can be done by using one's own platform or collaborating with others. The key is to focus on serving and celebrating others, which naturally leads to reciprocity and business growth. If you've enjoyed this conversation sign up for a weekly newsletter get links to episodes you might have missed and other resources for your business   https://morethanafewwords.com/avoid-fomo/

Authenticity over urgency. That's Dr. Aliza Pressman's strategy when it comes to driving the marketing of her new book, The Five Principles of Parenting.In this episode of Bookbound, developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman unveils the trials and triumphs behind her journey to authorship, encouraging authenticity over trendy marketing—because her book can and will stand the test of time.Aliza's book journey started with her podcast and social media content. It led her to navigate literary agents, proposals, and editorial guidance, defying convention with a book deal sans proposal. She walks us through the importance her platform has played in finding her audience and guiding her writing, in addition to helping her navigate selling the book with authenticity in the launch process.Throughout our conversation, Aliza talks about maintaining a heartfelt dedication to service, sharing how she wrote with the real-life needs of parent groups in mind. Her tale is sprinkled with valuable lessons, from the misfires of email mix-ups to the delicate art of pitching. The episode includes insights on the evolution of maternal caregiving, using platforms to foster connection, leveraging personal networks, and embracing the challenges women face in self-promotion, all underscored by Aliza's warm approach as she nears her twin celebrations: a 50th birthday and a 'book birthday' for her labor of love, The Five Principles of Parenting.Resources: Follow Aliza, buy her book, or listen to her podcast here. Apply for Fran & Bethany's Spring 2024 BOOKBOUND Accelerator here.Produced by Share Your Genius

Eric and I had a great time learning about Classset, a platform that connects skilled trades workers with potential employers. Here's a 3-paragraph summary: Classset was founded by Cooper Newby and his co-founder Nick Jones, who were inspired by their previous experience recruiting blue-collar workers and their belief in the potential of the skilled trades. They saw a need for a platform that would help people learn about and access skilled trades careers, and Classset was born. Classset offers a variety of resources for both job seekers and employers. Job seekers can find information about different trades, compare salaries and training requirements, and even build profiles showcasing their skills and experience. Employers can post job openings, screen candidates, and connect with qualified workers. Classset also has a focus on mentorship and apprenticeship programs, recognizing the importance of hands-on learning in the skilled trades. Classset is still a relatively new platform, but it is growing rapidly. The company has developed a number of innovative features, such as the "Periodic Table of Skilled Trades" and a free applicant tracking system, to help connect job seekers and employers. With its focus on making skilled trades careers more accessible and attractive, Classset has the potential to make a real difference in the lives of many people. AI prescreening and recruiter screening for candidates weeds out the 40% of candidates who are unresponsive so you only interview people who fit your 'must have criteria'. Companies simply funnel the marketing spend that they would put into other job boards and we manage all the ads and screening for companies. At the end of the day, trades companies and candidates are only getting busier so we want to make it as easy for people to connect and advance their careers. Cooper's Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coopernewby/ Other links we mention: Classet Job Search, Apprenticeship search and trades school ratings: https://www.classet.org/jobs Periodic Table of skilled trades - short tik tok videos and salary/career exploration to help people explore the different trades: https://www.classet.org/skilled-trades-careers Video Skilled Trades Quiz to find your trades fit: https://www.classet.org/skilled-trades-quiz Classet handy helper - AI text bot - answer your trades questions via text: https://www.classet.org/land/classet-handy-helper?utm_source=blog Example of our pages answering questions about certifications requirements in each state https://www.classet.org/license/HVAC%20Tech/Texas 'Baseball Card' Portfolios for trades candidates - view pictures of trades projects and tradesman portfolios to stand out more: https://www.classet.org/projects?s=popularity https://www.classet.org/profile/11a599b9.   They have a free tier of our Applicant tracking system for companies. https://www.classet.org/for-companies    This episode was recorded in November 2023  

In this episode we brought back Season 001 fan favorite guest, DJ Hi Rihanna, for an incredible conversation. We discussed everything from his new artist freestyle platform "Kreepin Through The Streetz" to the importance of building your brand as a DJ. Also, he reveals the best artist to get females hyped in the club. Tons of great moments in this one that you don't want to miss! Follow DJ Hi Rihanna on social media @djhirihanna and Kreepin Through The Streetz @kreepinthroughthestreetz

During this encore episode, Linda Goldfarb and Thomas Umstattd Jr. get to the business of building your author platform.Does author platform building confuse you? You're not alone.Author platforms! What a platform is. And how to build your platform. Linda Goldfarb's guest, Thomas Umstattd Jr., is here to answer platform-building questions.  Thomas is the founder of Author Media and the host of the Novel Marketing Podcast. He travels the world speaking at events to help authors build their platforms, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. Thomas, welcome to your best writing life!During this encore episode, Linda and Thomas get to the business of building your platform.Top two ways to weaponize your platform.Always include this element in your blog.One preventable mistake writers make.The skills you need to write good articles.LINKSAuthor Email Onboarding Sequence GuideAuthor MediaVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Bing-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

You have a great idea and you've written a terrific book, but that's only the first step in the book writing journey. How do you sell the book and use it to extend your thought-leadership platform and your business? Ryan Frederick, author of “Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life,” shares how he leveraged his book after its publication. He provides insights into the development of an online assessment, workshops, and courses. More importantly, Ryan discusses the importance of keeping your idea relevant in the minds of your target audience.   Great Moments in the Episode 3:06 Learn about Ryan's business. 5:23 How Ryan came to the ‘why' of his book. 7:57 How Ryan found his ideal audience. 9:53 How Ryan structured his book to engage readers. 14:25 How Ryan used his book to extend his platform. 18:21 Differences between workshops and courses. 21:26 How to market courses. 25:27 Fitting your book idea into a cultural conversation. 27:36 Ryan's publication journey. 33:22 Book marketing and how to reach your audience. 37:33: What Ryan learned from working with a PR firm. 39:22 What does success look like to you? 42:47 Ryan's final words—make sure your work is substantive   Words of the Episode Gloaming: a literary term synonymous with twilight and dusk, the darker part of twilight. Chiaroscuro: the treatment of light and shade in drawing and painting.   Find Ryan Check out Ryan's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Right-Place-Time-Ultimate-Choosing/dp/1421442302  Check out Ryan's Assessment: https://www.here.life/assessment    Follow Journey Sixty6 https://www.journeysixty6.com/  https://www.youtube.com/@journeysixty6writingforpub  https://www.facebook.com/journeysixty6  https://www.linkedin.com/company/journeysixty6/

Are book covers important for an author? How about platform building? Are school visits a viable author side hustle? How do you make that a success? On Episode 40, we dig into these questions, and so many more, with award winning author Lindsay Currie. Don't miss it!Visit Lindsay (and see the cover for It Found Us!) at www.lindsaycurrie.comPre-order a signed copy of Lindsay's forthcoming book - It Found Us. About Lindsay CurrieLindsay is the award winning author of 4 spooky middle grade novels including THE PECULIAR INCIDENT ON SHADY STREET, SCRITCH SCRATCH, WHAT LIVES IN THE WOODS and THE GIRL IN WHITE. While she's never experienced anything truly paranormal, Lindsay enjoys researching her city's forgotten history and learning about the events that shaped the many ghost legends in Chicago. When she's not reading or writing a mystery novel of her own, Lindsay can be found taking long walks with her family, chilling with her dog, or searching the graveyard for her next antagonist. Visit Lindsay at Lindsaycurrie.com Support the showWebsite: https://www.writerswithwrinkles.net/Threads: @WritersWithWrinklesInsta: @WritersWithWrinklesTwitter: @BethandLisaPodSupport Writers With Wrinkles - become a subscriberEmail: Beth@BethMcMullenBooks.comWriters with Wrinkles Link Tree for more!

In this episode, Montez Miller, veteran super producer, shares her incredible 30-year journey, working with big names like Janet Jackson, Patty LaBelle, and New Edition. Continue Reading

In this episode, Montez Miller, veteran super producer, shares her incredible 30-year journey, working with big names like Janet Jackson, Patty LaBelle, and New Edition. Continue Reading

The sports industry has some of the most passionate fans out there. For some, part of the fan experience is getting into sports collectible items. Seeing the huge market among these passionate collectors, Lympo is bringing this enthusiasm to blockchain technology. Joining us in this episode is Lympo's Head of Partnerships, Vilius Jastremskas, to tell us about the origin of the company and how it grew into a platform that is at the forefront of the intersection between blockchain and sports. He also talks about some of the crucial pillars that uphold this innovative project as well as their exciting partnerships that help transform fan engagement in sports, including a partnership with former UFC champion Rose Namajunas.Tune in to this great conversation to learn more about how blockchain is transforming how fans experience sports.

The sports industry has some of the most passionate fans out there. For some, part of the fan experience is getting into sports collectible items. Seeing the huge market among these passionate collectors, Lympo is bringing this enthusiasm to blockchain technology. Joining us in this episode is Lympo's Head of Partnerships, Vilius Jastremskas, to tell us about the origin of the company and how it grew into a platform that is at the forefront of the intersection between blockchain and sports. He also talks about some of the crucial pillars that uphold this innovative project as well as their exciting partnerships that help transform fan engagement in sports, including a partnership with former UFC champion Rose Namajunas.Tune in to this great conversation to learn more about how blockchain is transforming how fans experience sports.More from Edge of NFT:

In this episode of "The Afraid Don't Get Paid," Candace discusses the first step in becoming a known leader online - deciding that one is a leader. The saying "You are what you think you are" applies here, as believing that one is a leader will cause them to act like one and become one. Additionally, one's confidence in their abilities will inspire others to believe in them as well. According to renowned Christian author Leroy Eims, a leader is someone who sees more, farther, and before others do. Being a leader is not just about having the title or position but having the vision, passion, and ability to inspire others to follow one's message and mission. Candace debunks the myth that coaches need to know exactly what their brand is from the beginning. Instead, she encourages listeners to let their leadership create their brand. Candace explains that a personal brand is the foundation of one's online presence and represents who they are, what they stand for, and how they can help their clients achieve their goals. To create a compelling personal brand, Candace shares tips and strategies that have worked for her and other successful coaches. She explains how to build a strong personal brand by taking the initiative to create new ideas, responding to market gaps and needs within one's content and coaching, and creating a movement by building one's platform, gathering like-minded people, and leading the way. Follow Candace on Instagram: @candacechatman_Visit her website: https://candacechatman.com/Check out The CEO VIP Weekend Experience in D.C.What's included in this Experience:5 hours together virtually or here in D.C. covering Sales ContentLifestyle strategyBrand photoshoot Website redesign Luxury experienceEverything you need from systems, to mindset to making your first $100k this year.MAJOR BONUS ALERT: If you join me in person, you will also get a luxury photoshoot at one of the best hotels in D.C. Go into 2023 with a sales and marketing plan for the year and a killer social media feed. (JOIN NOW)Join Candace as she breaks down business strategies, mindset shifts, and how to sustain a healthy work-life balance through the approach of selling on social media. Candace Chatman has been featured on NBC, CBS, Yahoo Finance, FOX News, and Disrupt. Candace has partnered and worked for some of the largest technology companies in areas of Sales and Marketing. Before she went full-time in her coaching business, she worked for one of the world's leading data analytics companies in B2B sales and spearheaded the creation of their Events and Marketing business. Candace's goal is to empower entrepreneurs to make the tough decisions, because the afraid, don't get paid.

If you don't like the way online speech is regulated, can you build your own internet where you make the rules? This is the story of Rumble, the new king of alt-tech. Rumble started as a small video streaming platform, hoping to rival YouTube. Recently, it has become the site of choice for Americans frustrated with YouTube moderation, and moved its headquarters to Florida - hailed by some as the new Silicon Valley. Rumble had been eligible for an economic development incentive grant as part of the move, but the package was scrapped following protests from some locals and Rumble did not receive taxpayer money. Now, the company is seeking to build the infrastructure for an internet ecosystem that is “immune to cancel culture”. In this episode, we trace the company's journey from Canadian start-up to Floridian big tech challenger, and ask what this means for the future of public debate online. Producer/presenter: Ellie House Additional reporting: Annie Phrommayon Sound mix: James Beard (Photo: Person using phone looking at Rumble app. Credit: Getty Images)

I'm kicking off Season 2 with a giveaway (free book, anyone?!) and practical advice to help you wrap your mind around the book creation process. Whether you're planning to indie or traditionally publish, these 5 components are critical across the board. So be sure to stick around to the very end for full giveaway details and prepare to make an impact with your book!******I've been reminded of two things recently while working with my private book coaching clients:aspiring authors often don't understand the publishing process (time, costs, and work required) andmost aspiring authors don't know how or where to find trustworthy advice and service providers.Thus, while the mission of this podcast remains the same as last season - to educate, encourage, and embolden God's writers - I'm going to provide even more practical tips with you about the writing, publishing, and marketing processes - starting today.How to Create a Book: 5 Critical ComponentsYay! You've completed your manuscript! That's a huge accomplishment. But how do you turn that Word or Google doc into a print or ebook? Internet searches reveal so much information, it's overwhelming.There are many decisions to be made along the way, but I believe it's important to always keep these two overarching non-negotiables in mind:Represent the Lord well by creating a quality book (in both content and packaging), andServe your readers well (in both content and packaging).Regardless of budget or time constraints, all your decisions should be made with these two goals in mind.Colossians 3:23-24 (ESV) - “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”Alright, let's dive into the particulars. Here are 5 critical components that every book should include:Quality CoverFront MatterWell-written and edited textBack MatterDesigned and Formatted interiorHopefully you found this information helpful. If so, you might also want to check out Episode 9 (Prioritizing, Publishing, & Platform Building with Alicia Greer) and Episode 16 (Writers Get Ready! 9 tips for writing and marketing, including a helpful breakdown of actual timelines for the book creation process).*****Coming Soon! The Inkwell Collective - a new membership community where Christian writers gather virtually to write, build their faith, establish meaningful connections, and get their book-related questions answered! Plus early access to events such as the inaugural in-person writing retreat and writing programs. Oh, and did I mention it's not on social media?! Check it out! IC is launching soon - go to the show notes at inkandimpact.com to get on the wait list!Giveaway Deets! Win a paperback copy of my book, The One-Year Collection of Weekly Writing Prompts: Write Your Life Story, One Question at a Time, to keep for yourself or to give to a parent or grandparent to help them document their life experiences and values in a simplified, fun way. To be entered, share about the Ink and Impact podcast on FB or IG and - this is important - TAG me so I can see it and enter your name in the contest. Share it on both platforms? Get two entries. Deadline: Feb 8th at midnight EST. Must be 18+ years old and live in the United States to enter. The giveaway is in no way sponsored by or affiliated with BuzzSprout, Instagram, or Facebook.Next Week's Episode:Publishing & Platform Pitfalls: An Industry Update

This episode is about the world of book marketing and how authors build their platforms. Becky is joined by Nancy Sheed—Social Media Marketing and Communications Consultant—who discusses her experience and career as a book marketer, what book marketing means to authors, and how to create sustainable, realistic book marketing approaches that lead to long-term success. During the episode, Nancy shares: About herself and her work in the world Her experience working with bestselling author Laura Vanderkam How she defines the work she does When she would ideally start working with authors to build their online presenceHow she talks authors through the idea that marketing a book is harder than they expectSome ways that authors can prepare to promote their booksHow the world of book marketing has changed over the last 10+ yearsWhat excites her the most about the book marketing industryOne of the most successful approaches to book marketing that she has seen in her careerFor our show notes, including action steps and resources, visit: weavinginfluence.com/podcast/episode-107-book-marketing-platform-building Click here to download our new, free resource, Spend This First, AND explore our ebook, Publishing & Marketing Timelines, about how the publishing process overlaps with marketing priorities.Please feel free to send a message to Becky at becky@weavinginfluence.com to share your thoughts!

#VanceNeudorf #TheCorSeries #OnlineForAuthors Vance Neudorf is a different type of author, he's guided by his Creativity Manifesto. Creating everyday with core values of Community, Celebration and Creativity. Vance has created an amazing set of fantasy novels in The Cor Series and he shares how they came to life and evolved. Available in audiobook podcast format free visit www.corseries.com to it all in. Join PodMatch Talk to Jennifer about Visibility Strategy Coaching, Podcast Guesting Tours, Hosting, Podcast Production, Platform Building, Content Creation and Distribution. Your #OnlinePresenceMatters https://www.joinpodmatch.com/visibilitypod #Author #AudioBookPodcast #Podcast #JenniferPalmer #VisibilityPod #PodMatch #Writers #Authors #WritingCommunity #BookMarketing #FantasyNovelSeries #TheCorSeries --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onlineforauthors/message

In this episode, Jonny speaks with an Author, Speaker, Podcaster, and the Founder of Superbrand Publishing, Julie Clark. Julie teaches authors how to build their visibility in the marketplace through her publishing company before the book is ever written.They discuss:1. Issues in publishing that she has solved through her company 2. Their process of building their brandJuliet Clark is a dynamic and sought-after speaker and podcaster who has spent the last twenty years helping authors, coaches, speakers, and small businesses worldwide build expert platforms.Corporate companies, startups, and author/ speaker incubators worldwide have benefited from Juliet's unique and massively effective method of mastering lead generation and qualification for expert status.Juliet created a platform-building tool that assesses audience obstacles, generates leads, and qualifies leads for businesses. This simple technology can be used on social media, from the stage, and at workshops to build email lists and create conversations that build long-term relationships with potential clients. Her podcast, Promote, Profit, Publish, helps entrepreneurs understand how to use great tools in the coaching and small business spaces.Learn more about Juliet:Website: https://superbrandpublishing.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietdillonclark/Email: juliet@superbrandpublishing.comCheck out Juliet's podcast, Promote, Profit, Publish: https://superbrandpublishing.com/podcasts/Connect with Jonny!Cattani Capital Group: https://cattanicapitalgroup.com/Invest with us: invest@cattanicapitalgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cattani-53159b179/Jonny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnycattani/IRR Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theirrpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonnycattaniYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljEz4pq_paQ9keABhJzt0AFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.cattani.1

Your business relies on you for its survival, and its life-blood is sales. Building a robust platform is the most effective and sustainable way to attract prospects and convert them into customers. Literary agent and expert platform consultant Wendy Keller won her first district-wide writing award in 4th grade and decided to become a writer. She became an award-winning journalist, working for other newspapers, magazines, and even PRNewswire. By age 26, when her first book released, she had already founded the company that would become Keller Media. Today, Wendy is the author of 31 published books under 9 names, plus dozens of self-published books. Join us as Wendy shares the secrets behind how to select the right promotion strategies for your business, market your products and services, develop an enthusiastic customer base, and ultimately create a strong platform that distinguishes your business from the rest--all without spending a fortune!

Your business relies on you for its survival, and its life-blood is sales. Building a robust platform is the most effective and sustainable way to attract prospects and convert them into customers. Literary agent and expert platform consultant Wendy Keller won her first district-wide writing award in 4th grade and decided to become a writer. She became an award-winning journalist, working for other newspapers, magazines, and even PRNewswire. By age 26, when her first book released, she had already founded the company that would become Keller Media. Today, Wendy is the author of 31 published books under 9 names, plus dozens of self-published books. Join us as Wendy shares the secrets behind how to select the right promotion strategies for your business, market your products and services, develop an enthusiastic customer base, and ultimately create a strong platform that distinguishes your business from the rest--all without spending a fortune!

In this episode, you can hear Laura and Avanish discuss:Expanding single channels and products to create more value (7:00)The importance of internal alignment on products and partners (10:48)Using modeling to optimize partnerships and platform strategy (13:35)Key measures of success when growing partnership ecosystems (16:47)The benefit of defining clear metrics of success (21:12)Laura's advice: Start where you know you can have an impact, but don't be afraid to disrupt (28:57)Guest: Laura Padilla, VP, GLobal Partners, AirtableLaura Padilla is currently the VP of Global Partners and Services at Airtable where she is building the partner and services delivery strategy. She brings over 20 years of leadership experience in leading/building complex business units and new revenue streams to scale small, private companies to +$1B post-IPO revenue including Zoom, Nutanix, Box and Riverbed. Leadership experience across marketing, alliances/business development and partner/channel sales roles in the SaaS, Enterprise Software and Hardware industries. She most recently was at Zoom where she led the global partner and platform sales business unit that was composed of over 300 team members and over $500M in revenue. This included indirect sales with and through VAR's, service providers/carriers, OEM's, referral partners, ISV's and SI's, as well as influenced revenue with technology partners such as Slack, Dropbox, Box, Okta, Five9, Twilio and others. She is known as a function builder where her strength is in scaling new organizations to drive incremental revenue and customer value. Host: Avanish SahaiAvanish Sahai is a Tidemark Fellow and has served as a Board Member of Hubspot since April 2018 and of Birdie.ai since April 2022. Previously, Avanish served as the vice president, ISV and Apps partner ecosystem of Google from 2019 until 2021. From 2016 to 2019, he served as the global vice president, ISV and Technology alliances at ServiceNow.  From 2014 to 2015, he was the senior vice president and chief product officer at Demandbase.  Prior to Demandbase, Avanish built and led the Appexchange platform ecosystem team at Salesforce, and was an executive at Oracle and McKinsey & Company, as well as various early-to-mid stage startups in Silicon Valley.About TidemarkTidemark is a venture capital firm, foundation, and community built to serve category-leading technology companies as they scale.  Tidemark was founded in 2021 by David Yuan, who has been investing, advising, and building technology companies for over 20 years.  Learn more at www.tidemarkcap.com.LinksFollow our guest, Laura PadillaFollow our host, Avanish SahaiLearn more about Tidemark

Randolph Mann, president and founder of esVolta, joins NPM managing editor, Jonathan Berke to walk through the growth of the company as a developer of front-of-the-meter energy storage systems, some of the economics of the CAISO market for energy storage and how the standalone ITC tax credit, introduced in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, will impact its business model.Mann will also be speaking at NPM's US Energy Storage Development Forum 2022 in San Diego where he will be on the Platform Building & Project Finance panel to close out day 2 of the conference on October 26th.New Project Media (NPM) is a leading data, intelligence and events company providing origination led coverage of the renewable energy market for the development, finance, advisory & corporate community.

Aspiring authors know they need to BUILD a platform. Established authors know they need to GROW their platform.But doing those things often seem to sap us of our energy, take up inordinate amounts of time, and just plain frustrate us.** Maybe ** we're making it more difficult than it needs to be.Listen in to today's episode with our guest expert Ruthie Gray as she shares how we can AUTHENTICALLY build our author platforms on Instagram and participate in a free 30-day Stories Challenge.Psst ... while you're here, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to Ink and Impact.SHOW NOTES available at inkandimpact.com.

In the Season 2 premiere of The Platform Journey, Avanish and Kevin discuss: Driving value to your underlying platform through partnerships (3:35) Reevaluating the way we categorize partners; building network effects to solve customer problems (6:17) Embracing “coopetition” and the importance of transparency when building a platform (9:16) Understanding and communicating the core and context layers of your ecosystem (12:42) Kevin's key advice for an ISV setting out on the platform journey (15:15)Guest: Kevin Ichhpurani, Corporate VP at Google CloudKevin Ichhpurani is Corporate Vice President, Global Ecosystem and Business Development at Google Cloud. Kevin brings nearly 25 years of experience in the technology industry leading global strategy, platform ecosystem transformation, venture capital and mergers and acquisitions. Most recently, Kevin served as Executive Vice President and Corporate Officer of GE. Prior to GE Digital Kevin was a Senior Partner, Global Markets at Ernst and Young and before Ernst and Young Kevin served at SAP as Executive Vice President, Head of Business Development and Global Ecosystem. Kevin holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.Host: Avanish SahaiAvanish Sahai is a Tidemark Fellow and has served as a Board Member of Hubspot since April 2018 and of Birdie.ai since April 2022. Previously, Avanish served as the vice president, ISV and Apps partner ecosystem of Google from 2019 until 2021. From 2016 to 2019, he served as the global vice president, ISV and Technology alliances at ServiceNow.  From 2014 to 2015, he was the senior vice president and chief product officer at Demandbase.  Prior to Demandbase, Avanish built and led the Appexchange platform ecosystem team at Salesforce, and was an executive at Oracle and McKinsey & Company, as well as various early-to-mid stage startups in Silicon Valley.About TidemarkTidemark is a venture capital firm, foundation, and community built to serve category-leading technology companies as they scale.  Tidemark was founded in 2021 by David Yuan, who has been investing, advising, and building technology companies for over 20 years.  Learn more at www.tidemarkcap.com.LinksFollow our guests, Kevin IchhpuraniFollow our host, Avanish SahaiLearn more about Tidemark

The word platform is a synonym for "audience." To build your writing platform means to build your audience. Many new writers groan at the idea of building their audience while also trying to write a book. It seems overwhelming. In this episode, Stephanie Chandler gives writers a simple roadmap for getting started in building an audience. CEO of NonfictionAuthorsAssociation.com, Stephanie is also the author of numerous books for writers, including The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan and The Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan. Writers will come away from this episode with the building blocks for attracting an engaged audience for their writing projects.

Join my guest Alicia Greer and I as we talk about the 3 P's that help to advance your author journey: Making your writing a priorityResearching your publishing options to avoid potential pitfallsBuilding your platform before you're publishedAlicia shares the lessons she's learned along the way and how she's currently growing her author platform.It's an episode full of insights and Biblical truth - you won't want to miss it!Looking for the show notes and links? Visit inkandimpact.com.#inkandimpact #AliciaGreer #bookpublishing #writingtips #platformbuilding #bookmarketing #christianwriters #christianauthors #christianwritingcommunity

On this episode of the Pub Date podcast the book broads are reunited with literary agent, book industry veteran, and all around book broad Wendy Keller. Listen in as we discuss the importance of having a solid platform, what authors should be doing before reaching out to an agent, and the things you should be mindful of as you grow your audience. Wendy's decades of experience has lead to her creating value beyond being an agent for her authors. She's also the author of 30+ books including Entrepreneur Magazine's Ultimate Guide to Platform Building, runs webinars to help you write a solid book proposal, and coaches authors to become well-paid speakers. Learn more about Wendy and her team by visiting www.kellermedia.com.

On this episode of the Pub Date podcast the book broads are reunited with literary agent, book industry veteran, and all around book broad Wendy Keller. Listen in as we discuss the importance of having a solid platform, what authors should be doing before reaching out to an agent, and the things you should be mindful of as you grow your audience. Wendy's decades of experience has lead to her creating value beyond being an agent for her authors. She's also the author of 30+ books including Entrepreneur Magazine's Ultimate Guide to Platform Building, runs webinars to help you write a solid book proposal, and coaches authors to become well-paid speakers. Learn more about Wendy and her team by visiting www.kellermedia.com.

In this week's episode, Kathy Tsitovich discusses LegalZoom's transformation into a platform, with all of the challenges and successes that have occurred along the way.  See key topics from her discussion with Avanish below: The early days of platforms and the LegalZoom customer channel (01:42)Identifying stakeholders in order to guide platform strategy (05:51)Curating valuable, lasting partnerships (09:45)Defining and measuring platform success (14:35)The importance of executive support, organizational alignment, and the long view (17:14)Kathy's lessons major lessons learned and final thoughts (23:58)Guest: Kathy TsitovichKathy Tsitovich is the Chief Corporate Development & Partnerships Officer at LegalZoom – the industry leader in online small business formations and a leading online platform for legal, compliance and tax solutions.  Within this role, Kathy is responsible for driving company growth through inorganic efforts, a robust integrated partner ecosystem created for LegalZoom's newly formed small businesses and opening new channels for new user growth via strategic partners. Prior to joining LegalZoom in 2020, Kathy spent more than 20 years at Intuit, where she held multiple leadership roles, including Vice President of Business Development & Partnerships for the consumer group, leading the Global Partnerships team focused on delivering small business partner solutions and integrations via the Intuit Developer Platform. She was also a key member of Intuit's Corporate Strategy & Development. Kathy holds a patent for algorithms and models for creditworthiness based on financial management data and is a 2014 winner of the Scott Cook Innovation Award for her contributions to QuickBooks Capital.Kathy graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.S. in Business Administration and Finance and is currently the Executive Sponsor of the LegalZoom Women's Network. Kathy lives in Chicago with her husband, two kids and dog, Bear.  When she's not catching up on email or writing a “to do” list, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and playing golf as much as possible during the super short Chicago summer!Host: Avanish SahaiAvanish Sahai is a Tidemark Fellow and has served as a Board Member of Hubspot since April 2018. Previously, Avanish served as the vice president, ISV and Apps partner ecosystem of Google from 2019 until 2021. From 2016 to 2019, he served as the global vice president, ISV and Technology alliances at ServiceNow.  From 2014 to 2015, he was the senior vice president and chief product officer at Demandbase.  Prior to Demandbase, Avanish built and led the Appexchange platform ecosystem team at Salesforce, and was an executive at Oracle and McKinsey & Company, as well as various early-to-mid stage startups in Silicon Valley.About TidemarkTidemark is a venture capital firm, foundation, and community built to serve category-leading technology companies as they scale.  Tidemark was founded in 2021 by David Yuan, who has been investing, advising, and building technology companies for over 20 years.  Learn more at www.tidemarkcap.com.LinksFollow our guest,  Kathy TsitovichFollow our host, Avanish SahaiLearn more about TidemarkYou can find the full transcript here. 

Linda Goldfarb and Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith offer tips and strategies for Non-fiction Writers' platform building.Linda's industry expert, Dr. Saundra, is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author. She is an international well-being thought-leader featured in numerous media outlets, including Prevention, MSNBC, Women's Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, INC, CNN Health, and TED.com. She is the author of numerous books, including her bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life. Over 250,000 people have discovered their rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com. Dr. Saundra, it's great to have you back on Your Best Writing Life.In this episode on Non-fiction platform building, Dr. Saundra and Linda discuss five ways you can build your platform with or without a published book. Are you a bit fearful of coming across as salesy to your readers? No worries, Dr. Saundra says, "Don't talk about your book!" Learn why and what size platform you should aim at for publishing success.LINKSDr. Saundra Dalton-SmithTake the Rest Quiz Get your copy of Sacred RestEnjoy our content? Support Your Best Writing Life podcast Visit Your Best Writing Life website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb is a multi-published award-winning author, audiobook narrator, international speaker, board-certified Christian life coach, co-owner, co-founder of the LINKED® Personality System and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda and her hubby, Sam, are empty nesters leading full lives. With four adult children and 15 grandbabies– life is a new adventure every day. She loves sipping frothed coffee with friends, traveling the countryside with Sam, and sharing transparent truth to help others take their next best step-- personally and professionally.  

My name is Jennifer Palmer and I am the host of OnlineForAuthors and other podcasts. I am recording this for my guest profile. I'm going to start guesting on podcasts. So this is my sizzle reel, I guess... So a little bit about me.. I was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I've lived in Houston, Texas; Banff, Alberta; Dewinton, Alberta; Okotoks, Alberta in that order and I've always come home to Calgary. Calgary is my home. I worked through high school in restaurants and after high school I helped run a cafe in Banff. That was my first endeavor as an entrepreneur. It was a short one. Until 1992, I was working in hotels. The summer of 92 I was placed as a receptionist in a financial planning firm. That September, began 18 years for me in the financial services industry. In 2005, I became an independent financial planner. Back into being an entrepreneur and building my own business. So, I've been in and out of the entrepreneurial space for many years. I virtually stayed in the space with one foot or the other. I've worn many, many hats. In 2005, I was a new Mom and at that time, I spent a lot of time consulting families that we're building businesses and wanting to stay home. Either one or both of the parents were looking to "make a life, not just a living" I consulted them on ways to develop systems so that they could maximize their efforts and that included in the online space. I've spent many hours networking; trade shows and marketing online. All of this has evolved as I have grown. I'm like a forever student so... every time I pick up a new book I learned something. Podcasting seemed like the next logical thing to add to my platforms and to authors' platforms as they were looking to get the word out about their books. In 2019, I went into the podcasting space and I love it here. The podcasting industry has opened several doors. An entire community has developed, such a beautiful community. I spoke at a literary conference in August of 2019, after having attended the conference a year before. I noticed that the online presence of the authors didn't match what I was seeing in the room and I offered to help whomever I could, whoever was interested with regards to changing that situation. That's when OnlineForAuthors launched and the interviews with the authors began. I absolutely love to create and build platforms and utilize marketing assets. When I'm not producing podcasts and building platforms, I'm reading, writing, and spending time with my family and my pets. I love the mountains, music and painting. And I'm so looking forward to traveling soon. So, if you think I'd be a great guest on your podcast, send me a message.https://podmatch.com/signup/onlineforauthors #podmatchDescript Audio/Video Editing and Transcription Tools #MadeWithDescriptSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onlineauthors)

Authors and writers need to be on FaceBook. It's a fact. And everything we post is part of our brand and platform. Everything. Which means authors and writers need to learn marketing skills and make strategic, or at least, mindful decisions about what they post and marketing best practices. How long is too long for a Facebook post? What's the best or optimal number of characters for better engagement? You may be surprised. I was! I did some digging in this episode and share my research about the best number of characters for FaceBook posts. Find all my social media links and books at https://linktr.ee/Autumnbardot #BuildYouAuthorBrand #facebookauthorpage #writingpocast #authorpodcast

Episode 16 Of Thought Hack Features Friend To The Show And Fellow Entrepreneur Anthony Frasier. Anthony Is A Entrepreneur, Author & Founder Of The Award Winning ABF Creative. In This Conversation We Further Discuss Aspects Of Entrepreneurship Including Perception Vs Reality And Bootstrapping Your Business Vs Finding Outside Funding. We Also Talk About Effective Networking, Pitching Corporate Sponsors & Platform Building. Thought Hack Is Powered By Catalyst Case

Authors' platforms, what a platform is, and how to build them. Where should you build your platform? Linda's guest, Thomas Umstattd Jr is here to answer our questions.  Thomas is the founder of Author Media and the host of the Novel Marketing Podcast. He travels the world speaking at events to help authors build their platforms, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. Thomas, welcome to your best writing life!During this encore episode, Linda and Thomas discuss, a fun fact most people do not know about Thomas, then we get to business about building your platform. Top two ways to weaponize your platform.What's the most important part of a blog? One big preventable mistake writers make.What skills it takes to write good articles.LINKSAuthor Email Onboarding Sequence Guide  Author Media December - Advent Soul Care for WritersVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit the website of our host, Linda Goldfarb

Due to the countless barriers to innovation, many people never choose to innovate or bring their ideas to life. And the grand majority of those who do try to innovate end up failing. How do you lower the cost of innovation and maximize the probability of success? Henrik Stamm Kristensen is a serial entrepreneur who has founded five companies, four of which are food technology companies and one of which is a communications platform. After 35 years in the food industry, he is now the Founder and CEO (Chief Moonshot Officer) at BlendHub and the Founder of ChemoMetric Brain. ❗ What PROBLEM is BlendHub solving? It's a human right to know what we are putting into our mouths. Unfortunately, food industries are mostly B2B. It will require time and patience to educate them, in order to eventually reach the end consumer.

Rudy Cline-Thomas is the managing director of Mastry, Inc., which brings together athletes and technology companies to create platform-building opportunities. A three-time NBA Champion, Andre Iguodala has played for the Miami Heat, the Golden State Warriors, the Denver Nuggets, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Off the court, Iguodala has invested in more than 50 companies through his firm F9 Strategies, including Zoom, Robinhood, Datadog, and Allbirds. In this conversation with Stanford lecturer Toby Corey, Iguodala and Cline-Thomas discuss the evolving career paths for athletes, the unique value athletes bring as tech investors, and their shared passion for closing America's racial wealth gap..

Rudy Cline-Thomas is the managing director of Mastry, Inc., which brings together athletes and technology companies to create platform-building opportunities. A three-time NBA Champion, Andre Iguodala has played for the Miami Heat, the Golden State Warriors, the Denver Nuggets, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Off the court, Iguodala has invested in more than 50 companies through his firm F9 Strategies, including Zoom, Robinhood, Datadog, and Allbirds. In this conversation with Stanford lecturer Toby Corey, Iguodala and Cline-Thomas discuss the evolving career paths for athletes, the unique value athletes bring as tech investors, and their shared passion for closing America’s racial wealth gap.

Michael is the co author of “Pendulum: How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”.  Since the age of nineteen, Michael R. Drew has become a leading book marketer in the publishing industry, propelling some 80+ books onto national bestseller lists, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and The New York Times, and garnering over 1,000 #1 rankings for books on Amazon.com through his Promote A Book services.  Michael heads a marketing agency that strives to build strong and real relationships with his clients and their audiences, increasing sales in a natural manner, and maximizing the depth and longevity of that relationship through its Persona Architecture and Platform Building programs. Michael has presented the Pendulum theory on stage with and for the Dali Lama, Sir Richard Branson, and Steven R. Covey, and privately for the Executive Committee at Franklin Covey. Michael has also helped writers and authors, thought leaders, speakers and entrepreneurs build upon an essential component of continuing success, creating a platform for their writing and their message so that they can expand their audience and adapt to social shifts. Through Michael's skills in website creation, his strengths as a speaker, his career coaching, and in his innovative use of personas to intensify the effectiveness of all sorts of writing, Michael has been a force in the creation of a new generation of thought leaders. He has helped them to become even more effective entrepreneurs who nourish today's idea-hungry marketplace. And as shifts in society continue, Michael has expanded Promote A Book's services to include consulting and planning on everything from Internet distribution and website-building to video creation, book trailers, podcasting and more. In his personal time, Michael loves cheering for BYU teams, dining at "the best sushi house in North America" -- Uchi's, in Austin, Texas -- and spending time with his daughter, Savannah. Some Things That Came Up:  -Roy H. Williams was Michael's first #1 author book published--2003 felt like 1963 only in reverse -Looking for patterns in the way society changes -They had a hypothesis that they wanted to disprove -Two 40 year cycles Me vs. We -Music lyrics are dark in a We -1983 was the zenith of a Me -Michael Jackson and Madonna were on top -How the grunge/gangsta rap movement made sense in the 90's, a ME downswing -2023 will be 1943 all over again -If you want to take advantage of a WE, talk about what you are against -How do we weather it *****The belief in something greater than yourself 40:00 -How Superheroes evolved since the 70s/80s -Don Quijote, Man of LaMancha   www.promoteabook.com   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!   Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:   https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1   One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!   Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

I was recently a guest on the Your Best Writing Life podcast. Authors’ platforms – what a platform is and how to build yours. Where should you build your platform? Linda’s guest, Thomas Umstattd Jr. is here to answer our questions. Thomas is the founder of Author Media and the host of the Novel Marketing […]

Authors' platforms, what a platform is, and how to build them. Where should you build your platform? Linda's guest, Thomas Umstattd Jr is here to answer our questions. Thomas is the founder of Author Media and the host of the Novel Marketing Podcast. He travels the world speaking at events to help authors build their platforms, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. Thomas, welcome to your best writing life!During this episode, Linda and Thomas discuss, a fun fact most people do not know about Thomas, then we get to business about building your platform. Top two ways to weaponize your platform.What's the most important part of a blog? One big preventable mistake writers make.What skills it takes to write good articles.LINKSAuthor Email Onboarding Sequence Guide Author Media November Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers downloadJoin fellow writers on our FaceBook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.

New authors can implement these important baby steps to strengthen their career development right now. Learn to walk before you run. The post The 5 Baby-Step Platform Building Process appeared first on Author Media.

Shellie Miller is a coffee-loving, systems-master, no-BS, magic-loving business coach for ambitious and creative entrepreneurs and business builders.Gathering your business team and tools as an entrepreneur can be tricky. Shellie provides solutions to these creative nomads in their journey. Through collaborative conversation and a supportive arena, Shellie has cultivated a garden that can feed the work of clients as they navigate the landscape of their business. (And yes, note from Amy, those garden and coffee metaphors helped me make sense of a whole lot of abstraction.)Business Building Workshop:https://4atribe.com/bountifulbusiness/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shelliemillercoach/Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/shelliemillercoach/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-eZY_Qw-yD-6wCK4nuTqQ/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelliemillercoach/

Author and Facebook phenom J. Scott Coatsworth joins the show to discuss what it takes to create and participate in thriving writer and reader communities on Facebook.

Episode 32  Tricia’s Tips on Platform Building On this episode, Rob asks Tricia to serve as his consultant for a talk he needs to give that very night (as they are recording).  CFCArts, a performing arts organization in Central Florida, asked Rob to teach a workshop on the topic of how to start a podcast.  Rob said yes—and then decided he would need his sister’s input on this topic! He and Tricia agreed that they aren’t “all about numbers” for their podcast, but on the other hand, numbers represent people, and they are, indeed, all about people.  Their podcast has had over 10,000 downloads to this point, and are thankful for the listeners that made this achievement happen so quickly. Rob asked Tricia to share what she has learned in building a platform of listeners, and together they discuss the following tips (with strong follow-up details): Find someone really fun to do it with—someone you love and trust.  Sharing the process makes it enjoyable. Be patient with yourself in the learning process, and commit to an attainable number of episodes you will do.  Then finish your first season and call it done! Showing up to your work and thinking hard is a useful process for any kind of creative work. Building your platform is not designed for your own fame.  Your purpose must be deeper than that: about helping others, whether there are 10 people or 10,000.  You carry a responsibility to help them. Write or record something every week.  Commit to something; accomplish something for your audience. Be faithful to the audience you have.  Build a relationship with your audience. Make it a dialogue. “When you toss the ball to them and they catch iand toss it back, catch it!” Post regularly.  Don’t disappear. Decide on a realistic time frame for your posting, and then commit to that.  Show UP. Pay attention to what gets traffic.  Your readers or listeners will show you what they like by the numbers of readers or listeners you have on each episode. “Love what loves you back!” Have a very small editing committee, just a couple of people whose opinions you really trust. Keep the long view in sight.  Don’t worry if you don’t get a thousand readers your first month; if you add even a few more listeners every week, before long you’ll have loyal readers or listeners. Don’t need anything from your audience.  Don’t ask them to buy things, share things or do things. Just give to them. Don’t ask them to listen to what only your therapist should hear. Their job is not to validate you. “Only give away in stories what is healed and whole.” Be so good that they can’t ignore you! “Writing is breathing for me. I read to inhale; I write to exhale.” – Tricia Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Todd Henry, who writes of having “a body of work,” not just one thing you do as an artist.  Seth Godin – no actual quote, but an agreement to quote him no more than once per episode! Seth writes his blog every day, not for his readers to read, but for him to genuinely think.

Slingshot Aerospace CEO David Godwin, an experienced entrepreneur and technologist, who is focused on leadership, platform building and product innovation, chats with us about treating employees differently in the workplace. David also shares how Slingshot Aerospace uses Satellite and Drone imagery to assist in times of emergency, and let’s us into his not so secret Dungeons and Dragons room. If you enjoy our podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping us get great content to great people! Contact us for professional services at JohnOberg.comFind our resources at DailyJo.comInterested in sponsoring the podcast? Email us! Follow John Oberg at:Twitter: twitter.com/johnpobergInstagram: instagram.com/johnpobergFacebook: facebook.com/johnobergcompaniesLive Radio Show: Tuesdays 8am CT stationhead.live/shfm Thanks for listening!

The measurability of digital media has led to a laser focus among many marketers on performance—often based on short-term results at the expense of longer-term goals like brand-building. Danielle DeLauro, executive director at VAB, joins eMarketer principal analyst and host Nicole Perrin to discuss why that's a mistake and why marketers must not forget the importance of branding.

There has never been a better time to build a business selling online courses. Scaling a traditional service-based business can be extremely difficult - you trade time for money and can only serve a finite number of clients. Matt Aitchison, 7 figure real estate investor and host of top 25 itunes podcast, Millionaire Mindcast, solved this problem by creating The Rich Life Academy.   The Rich Life Academy is an online education platform that was created when Matt could no longer sit down with all of the people that wanted to learn from him about real estate investing.  On this episode you will learn when to start an online education platform, the fastest and easiest way to start one, the different types of courses you can offer, and how to build an online community.  Do you have knowledge or expertise that you want to share with your community – then check this out! Please SHARE, REVIEW, COMMENT and REPOST to help more entrepreneurs overcome the obstacles in their way and unleash their full potential.

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Mike & Jeremy consider the pastor's embrace of digital media to build his "platform." What are the dangers of this? How can a pastor move away from a worldly vision of platform building toward a biblical vision for ministry? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spt/message

Eighty Eight (Ella and Sara) are two colourful plus-size influencers who have built their own platforms to inspire and empower other women to feel confident in their bodies, the clothes they wear, and by dint of that, who they are and what they do.  Ella, Sara and Florence discuss body confidence, when to step away from a situation that is silencing you and how to build your own platform.  This week's inspirational women are Naomi Shimida (https://www.instagram.com/naomishimada/) and Gina Martin (https://twitter.com/ginamartinuk?lang=en) You can find Eighty Eight on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/eightyeightpodcast/) , iTunes (https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fgb%2Fpodcast%2Feighty-eight%2Fid1470314116&e=ATNA393royJsuSkn4oP87dczXGqoqfoyJkq1JVHPbexYv1aO03orcYPg8PhJCSVlFinO2guN7rtycRwS) , Spotify (https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fepisode%2F5mhwzMLMcqq9IepYLGjdRP%3Fsi%3DCwuxGeA_R02bE8fSq92xvQ&e=ATNsm7ljmdDIvsQ54Kfrq6s0YZPGZo8LnqcAn61utZnWw7_0Wz3NNEfrLjPOa-W_p7zWx0xsbII0pZKw) or wherever you get your podcasts Sara's colourful Instagram is here (https://www.instagram.com/sarabrowndesign/) and Ella's Fat Girl Fashion Inspiration Instagram is here (https://www.instagram.com/fatgirlfashioninspo/?hl=en) To find out more about Florence, visit her website (https://www.florencebavanandan.com/about) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/florencebav?lang=en) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/florencebavanandan/?hl=en) Producer: Sarah Bishop (https://www.instagram.com/sar_bishop/) Music: Floor is Lava Music (https://www.instagram.com/floorislavamusic/)

Starting a newsletter and why you should, what we're reading: (Sally Rooney and Lisa Lutz), our reader's first page, and more! Write us at writingallthethings1@gmail.com with comments and your first page. Support the show (https://c6.patreon.com/)

Note: This outline was used to record the episode. Its included here to help search engines categorize the audio. Esther’s Story: Esther Had a Tough Marketing Position Not in favor with the King. He hadn’t asked for her in 30 days.  Had a big ask. His law could not be overturned. Even approaching the king […] The post 038 – What Queen Esther Can Teach Authors About Platform Building appeared first on Christian Publishing Show.

Note: This outline was used to record the episode. Its included here to help search engines categorize the audio. Esther’s Story: Esther Had a Tough Marketing Position Not in favor with the King. He hadn’t asked for her in 30 days.  Had a big ask. His law could not be overturned. Even approaching the king […] The post 038 – What Queen Esther Can Teach Authors About Platform Building appeared first on Christian Publishing Show.

Pinterest is giving their community tools to engage in commerce, not to interact more online but to get out and discover the world around them. In this episode we interview Jeremy King, the SVP of Engineering at Pinterest and former CTO of Walmart.com, to discover how they're using advanced machine vision and context to power the catalogs and commerce experiences both on-and-off-platform. Listen now!

Your existence makes sense when you start to choose to live a purpose-driven life. The PurposeGirl Podcast host, Carin Rockind, unravels how she found the tenacity that led her to start a highly listenable podcast. A nationally-known motivational speaker, Carin gives away gold nuggets on the best ways to book great guests, increase listeners, produce a professional podcast, encourage engagement, and monetize your show. Also as a founder of Women's Global Happiness Day, learn from Carin the value of defining your why and going for it even when it is scary. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How » Join the Binge Factor community today:thebingefactor.comFacebookInstagramLinkedInPinterestYoutube

The Internet taught us something new: We're missing out on some huge opportunities with online book clubs, courses, and whatnot. So we're getting our thinking caps on as we workshop some ideas for the whatnot, and bring Dave's daughter along for the ride. Listen in as we discuss: How does someone become an expert in anything? What online course should we each create? What books will you pay to be a part of online reading group to read with us? What books would be part of a heresy 101-type book club? How do you pronounce "against"? And just for fun, we're going to start a new challenge: We're going to read a Nicholas Sparks book together—The Notebook—and we want you to join us! Hit us up on Twitter at @malcontentspod if you're in. A few of the non-trash books we mentioned in this episode: Epic: The Story that Changed the World by Aaron Armstrong & Heath McPherson Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst The Lion's Gate: On the Front Lines of the Six Day War by Stephen Pressfield When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead Wishes and Wellingtons by Julie Berry The Kings of Cool by by Don Winslow And special thanks to Lagares Roasters for partnering with us to make the new Table of (mal)Contents blend! Pick up a bag (or 12) today.

It's Friday which means that I'm joined by my daughter Elodie who talking about Katie Perry.Why would my daughter be talking about Katie Perry? Because she's watched her documentary twice now and gets so inspired, she felt compelled to tell me all over again today.I'm grooming my daughter for success and think this is the perfect grooming platform.

In this week's episode: Miles interviews two college shepherds about their group How small groups can help enhance your large group experience Absalom and his platform building, murderous, rebellion and how that relates to our lives

Everybody is saying, “Write a book and publish your own book, and everything you do will sell because now people know you.” The reality is that most of those books become failed products for these people. You’ll find that you’re the main event and that book is just icing on the cake. You’re probably wondering what this is all about, and why you would want to promote and profit before you ever publish. Juliet Clark, founder of Super Brand Publishing, talks about her journey into self- publishing and platform building. She explains why this is so important to the industry in both book and marketing and getting your products and services out there. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Promote, Profit, Publish Community today: superbrandpublishing.com Promote, Profit, Publish on Facebook Promote, Profit, Publish on YouTube Follow Juliet on Twitter Follow Juliet on LinkedIn Take the Quiz!

Everybody is saying, “Write a book and publish your own book, and everything you do will sell because now people know you.” The reality is that most of those books become failed products for these people. You’ll find that you're the main event and that book is just icing on the cake. You're probably wondering […]

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Wendy Keller helps people identify, develop and profit from their best content ideas. Her work has turned more than 1,500 people into published authors, including 17 New York Times best sellers; Wendy has trained and consulted about 8,500 emerging professional speakers, some of whom increased their speaking fees by 2,000%! In this episode, we discuss: Why expertise-based businesses need to build a platform What you need to do to be attractive to publishers How you can build a platform and grow your fan base even if you are running a single-person business The power of positive thinking when your life seems hopeless Wendy guides, consults, advises, agents and promotes smart people with good ideas. Her specialty is content that will improve the lives of others, specifically business, self-help and science. Wendy herself is the author of 31 traditionally published books including her newest release, “The Ultimate Guide to Platform Building” by Entrepreneur Press. In that book, she shows authors, speakers, consultants and small business people how to attract more attention and therefore more revenue. Learn more about Wendy at Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KellerMediaInc) . (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/smashing-the-plateau) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 0Shares

As a leader who listens to this show you’ve likely often heard us speak about how leaders today cannot sit on their laurels. The world of business, leadership and particularly being an entrepreneur can be highly competitive particularly if you have not found a way to truly stand out. So how do you stand out from the crowd?Our guest on this episode is Wendy Keller, aside from her very impressive resume she an absolute powerhouse and a wonderful human being. Wendy Keller is the “Chief Talent Launcher” at Keller Media, Inc. in Los Angeles. Keller Media represents authors to top publishers, they book speakers into paid engagements, and help emerging authors, speakers, entrepreneurs and small business people to plan, build and establish a growing “platform”. A “platform” is a large, growing group of fans who like and trust you, your company or your message and want whatever you’ve got to say or sell. Keller Media has placed more than 1,500 deals worldwide, including 17 New York Times bestsellers and 9 international best sellers. Wendy started her first business at age 15 and got her first paid newspaper job as a 16-year-old college freshman. A former award- winning journalist, she also worked for PR Newswire, the Knight-Ridder newspaper chain and became the associate publisher of Los Angeles’ then-second-largest weekly Spanish newspaper. She founded Keller Media in 1989.Wendy Keller is the author of 31 of her own properly published books under 9 pseudonyms and a handful of self-published books. She’s been featured on lots of media from Dr. Phil to Dateline, Wall Street Journal to Parenting magazine, Chicago Tribune to New York Post, and hundreds of other interviews on radio, print, podcasts and television. In fact THE WORLD CONTAINS MORE THAN 4.6 MILLION COPIES OF KELLER MEDIA BOOKSHer most recent book is “The Ultimate Guide to Platform Building”, from Entrepreneur Press.Wendy is passionate about platform building! She speaks, teaches and trains and consults anyone who will stand still on how to exponentially grow their presence in their marketplace using customized, powerful platform building strategies. Please go to www.KellerMedia.com to discover how Keller Media may be able to help you.For the platform building book: www.KellerMedia.com/Platform-Book For training: www.KellerMedia.com/WebinarsTo Hire the Host Dov Baron: http://FullMontyLeadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Your business relies on you for its survival, and its life-blood is sales. Building a robust platform is the most effective and sustainable way to attract prospects and convert them into customers. Literary agent and expert platform consultant Wendy Keller won her first district-wide writing award in 4th grade and decided to become a writer. She became an award-winning journalist, working for other newspapers, magazines, and even PRNewswire. By age 26, when her first book released, she had already founded the company that would become Keller Media. Today, Wendy is the author of 31 published books under 9 names, plus dozens of self-published books. Join us as Wendy shares the secrets behind how to select the right promotion strategies for your business, market your products and services, develop an enthusiastic customer base, and ultimately create a strong platform that distinguishes your business from the rest--all without spending a fortune!

Your business relies on you for its survival, and its life-blood is sales. Building a robust platform is the most effective and sustainable way to attract prospects and convert them into customers. Literary agent and expert platform consultant Wendy Keller won her first district-wide writing award in 4th grade and decided to become a writer. She became an award-winning journalist, working for other newspapers, magazines, and even PRNewswire. By age 26, when her first book released, she had already founded the company that would become Keller Media. Today, Wendy is the author of 31 published books under 9 names, plus dozens of self-published books. Join us as Wendy shares the secrets behind how to select the right promotion strategies for your business, market your products and services, develop an enthusiastic customer base, and ultimately create a strong platform that distinguishes your business from the rest--all without spending a fortune!

Your business relies on you for its survival, and its life-blood is sales. Building a robust platform is the most effective and sustainable way to attract prospects and convert them into customers. Literary agent and expert platform consultant Wendy Keller won her first district-wide writing award in 4th grade and decided to become a writer. She became an award-winning journalist, working for other newspapers, magazines, and even PRNewswire. By age 26, when her first book released, she had already founded the company that would become Keller Media. Today, Wendy is the author of 31 published books under 9 names, plus dozens of self-published books. Join us as Wendy shares the secrets behind how to select the right promotion strategies for your business, market your products and services, develop an enthusiastic customer base, and ultimately create a strong platform that distinguishes your business from the rest--all without spending a fortune!

In today's episode of Feed Your Brand, Tom and Tracy Hazzard talk about the power of a platform. They first explain what a platform is, and what are the main ones that you should start with. They then explain how exactly does a platform help your core business and how you can handle building a […]

In today’s episode of Feed Your Brand, Tom and Tracy Hazzard talk about the power of a platform. They first explain what a platform is, and what are the main ones that you should start with. They then explain how exactly does a platform help your core business and how you can handle building a platform as you’re just starting your business. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join Feed Your Brand community today: FeedYourBrand.co Feed Your Brand Facebook Feed Your Brand Instagram Feed Your Brand LinkedIn Feed Your Brand Pinterest Feed Your Brand Youtube

In today’s episode of Feed Your Brand, Tom and Tracy Hazzard talk about the power of a platform. They first explain what a platform is, and what are the main ones that you should start with. They then explain how exactly does a platform help your core business and how you can handle building a platform as you’re just starting your business. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join Feed Your Brand community today: FeedYourBrand.co Feed Your Brand Facebook Feed Your Brand Instagram Feed Your Brand LinkedIn Feed Your Brand Pinterest Feed Your Brand Youtube

Telerik UI for the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) by Progress is a suite of 20+ UI controls for developers building UWP applications. It includes a wide range of controls for various application scenarios, including data management, scheduling, layout, editing, navigation, data/geo visualization, and interactivity.Join Jerry Nixon as he welcomes John Bristow and Sam Basu from Progress as they discuss how these controls allow developers to build highly-performant applications for all Windows 10 devices — desktop, tablets and phones, as well as for IoT, Xbox and VR devices.[03:19] What is the UI Control suite for UWP?[09:39] Why is this UWP Control system special?[12:47] How about customizing the UWP controls? Is this possible?[13:45] How would you describe the state of UWP today?[17:13] What's my experience look like when I go to a non-Windows platform using your UWP Controls?[19:37] What kind of guidance do you give developers who are looking for UI best practices?[21:41] How do get this into the my UWP application?[30:01] Any advice for developers who just want to build their own control?[33:40] Talk to us about the UWP ecosystem. How's the Community Toolkit compare to yours?[39:17] What does XAML Standard mean for UWP?If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:Websites & Blogs: Jerry Nixon's BlogDownload the Free Open-Sourced edition here!

Telerik UI for the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) by Progress is a suite of 20+ UI controls for developers building UWP applications. It includes a wide range of controls for various application scenarios, including data management, scheduling, layout, editing, navigation, data/geo visualization, and interactivity.Join Jerry Nixon as he welcomes John Bristow and Sam Basu from Progress as they discuss how these controls allow developers to build highly-performant applications for all Windows 10 devices — desktop, tablets and phones, as well as for IoT, Xbox and VR devices.[03:19] What is the UI Control suite for UWP?[09:39] Why is this UWP Control system special?[12:47] How about customizing the UWP controls? Is this possible?[13:45] How would you describe the state of UWP today?[17:13] What's my experience look like when I go to a non-Windows platform using your UWP Controls?[19:37] What kind of guidance do you give developers who are looking for UI best practices?[21:41] How do get this into the my UWP application?[30:01] Any advice for developers who just want to build their own control?[33:40] Talk to us about the UWP ecosystem. How's the Community Toolkit compare to yours?[39:17] What does XAML Standard mean for UWP?If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:Websites & Blogs: Jerry Nixon's BlogDownload the Free Open-Sourced edition here!

Telerik UI for the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) by Progress is a suite of 20+ UI controls for developers building UWP applications. It includes a wide range of controls for various application scenarios, including data management, scheduling, layout, editing, navigation, data/geo visualization, and interactivity.Join Jerry Nixon as he welcomes John Bristow and Sam Basu from Progress as they discuss how these controls allow developers to build highly-performant applications for all Windows 10 devices — desktop, tablets and phones, as well as for IoT, Xbox and VR devices.[03:19] What is the UI Control suite for UWP?[09:39] Why is this UWP Control system special?[12:47] How about customizing the UWP controls? Is this possible?[13:45] How would you describe the state of UWP today?[17:13] What's my experience look like when I go to a non-Windows platform using your UWP Controls?[19:37] What kind of guidance do you give developers who are looking for UI best practices?[21:41] How do get this into the my UWP application?[30:01] Any advice for developers who just want to build their own control?[33:40] Talk to us about the UWP ecosystem. How's the Community Toolkit compare to yours?[39:17] What does XAML Standard mean for UWP?If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:Websites & Blogs: Jerry Nixon's BlogDownload the Free Open-Sourced edition here!

To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. ~Audrey Hepburn Today we continue with part four of our six-part series, 30 Powerful Ways to Spring Clean Your Business.  This series is inspired by my CEO Fast Track guide, which you can find here, where I lay out the 6 core CEO disciplines required to move beyond the busywork, and find time to work ON not just IN your business. In this episode, we’re going to be talking about the fourth discipline – Platform Building. Recommended Resources: The Leadership League Mastermind CEO Fast Track Guide Leadership League Coffeehouse 30 Powerful Ways to Spring Clean Your Business (Part #1) 30 Powerful Way to Spring Clean Your Business (Part #2) 30 Powerful Ways to Spring Clean Your Business (Part #3)  Behind-the-Scenes: How I use CoSchedule to manage my content  Leadership Letters

In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas tackle a number of the most pressing topics in the news and on their minds. Ronnie was called away (seriously) moments before the show to attend to a pastoral matter, so he was unable to join them in their lively ranting.  Should Christians try to build a platform? If so how can we do this well? Bill O'Reilly's firing and how some evangelicals defend him Objectification of women in media What are people even doing? A new segment  in which we ask “what are people even doing?” about various things that drive us nuts. This episode features children's birthday parties, bad NFL decisions, and Chick Fil A fear.

Wendy Keller is an award-winning former journalist, a respected literary agent, an author, speaker and acclaimed book marketing consultant.  She got her first job as a newspaper reporter as a 16 year old college freshman. Since then, Wendy worked for PR Newswire; the Knight-Ridder newspaper chain; as managing editor of Dateline magazine; and as associate publisher of Los Angeles’ and later, the second-largest Spanish language weekly, La Gaceta. Wendy was 26 when her own first book was published.  Today, she is the author of 31 published books under 9 pseudonyms and 11 self-published books.  She has been a featured guest on 53 television programs, including Dr Phil, Dateline NBC, CBS The Early Show, Hannity and Colmes, and more.  She has been a guest on +500 radio shows, primarily in North America, and has been interviewed/quoted in The Chicago Tribune, New York Post, The Wall Street Journal, and many more. She has personally taught +20,000 authors how to get published; and over 7,500 people how to get started as paid, professional speakers – a major method for selling lots of copies of a book. She founded what is now Keller Media, Inc. as “ForthWrite Literary Agency” in 1989.   Show Notes Keller Media: sells books to publishers, building platforms to build businesses Being a regional expert – distinguish yourself from other businesses in your area. Personality determines what type of platform you should build. kellermedia.com/bizquiz Building a platform will help your business in as little as 60 days! Writing a book – you must have a platform! Specialty, interviews, articles, etc are all part of your platform. Non-fiction book proposal is like a business plan for your book. Agent sells it to a publisher. Write the book. Publish the book. Get media. If you don’t have a platform, will have to self publish, and will not be as successful. Wendy does a mock consultation about how to take a platform and turn it into revenue. Test strategies before spending a lot of money. Language, color, theme, etc. all contribute to success of platforms. Meeting planner will arrange the speaking engagements you will be booked with. Demo real, website, social media – all contribute to your likelihood of getting booked to speak at an event. 45-60 minutes is a typical amount of time that speaking engagements take. If you are teaching or training, use powerpoint. Wendy shares a personal story of a set back she suffered in her life. With the decision to get through it, things will improve. Heroes: Andrew Carnegie, Tony Robbins, etc. Rituals: Wake up in a good mood, Journaling, Rowing and Lifting weights, Meditation. Favorite Book: The Ultimate Guide to Platform Building by Wendy Keller. The Art of Woo. Think and Grow Rich Best business advice: “It’s about them- shift your perspective” Contact: http://www.kellermedia.com/ http://www.kellermedia.com/platform-book/ Like what you hear? Subscribe! If you’ve found any value or helpful information in the Chiro Business Mojo Podcast then we’d love to hear about it! Please head over to iTunes and subscribe. While you’re at it, leave us a rating (5 stars would be great) and a review so others can find us! If you have any questions or comments about this show or its contents, please post them in the comments area below and we’ll be happy to answer them!

A few seconds with Erik Guzman about his new Reset Sail podcast.

Wendy Keller is an award-winning former journalist, a respected literary agent, an author, speaker, acclaimed book marketing consultant, and branding expert. She got her first job as a newspaper reporter as a 16-year-old college freshman. Since then, Wendy worked for PR Newswire; the Knight-Ridder newspaper chain; as managing editor of Dateline magazine; and as associate publisher of Los Angeles’ then-second-largest Spanish language weekly, La Gaceta. She is the author 31 published books under 9 names, plus dozens of self-published books, and is responsible for over +1,500 deals sold for other authors – including 17 New York Times best sellers and 9 international best sellers. She not only gets to live her own “writer dream”, she and her team at Keller Media get to make that dream come true for lots of other people! Wendy writes, speaks and consults on business topics including: brand building, publishing, speaking, platform building and marketing (a book, a speech, a product or a service). Keller Media trains people to become (more) successful authors, speakers and entrepreneurs. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Wendy’s background How Wendy got into platform building Why platform building is more than marketing Wendy’s Biz Quiz for figuring out the kind of platform that is best for you Why you don’t have to everything and be everywhere to build a platform How Wendy customizes platforms based on her clients’ goals Assembling the right equipment for starting to build your platform (ex: if you’re starting a podcast, you need audio equipment) Testing your content against the real world, figuring out what people respond the most to, and leveraging the heck out of it Why you need to run Facebook ads — and how to do it effectively How to spend your marketing budget What to do when response starts to wain The screening process Wendy and her team do before taking on clients Why speaking for free can be a good strategy in the right industries What’s next for Wendy Ways to contact Wendy: Book: “The Ultimate Guide to Platform Building” BizQuiz: www.kellermedia.com/bizquiz For a transcript of today's episode, go to: systemexecution.com/wendy-keller

Wendy Keller is an award-winning former journalist, a respected literary agent, an author, speaker and acclaimed book marketing consultant. She got her first job as a newspaper reporter as a 16-year-old college freshman. Since then, Wendy worked for PR Newswire; the Knight-Ridder newspaper chain; as managing editor of Dateline magazine; and as associate publisher of Los Angeles then-second-largest Spanish-language weekly, La Gaceta. She founded what is now Keller Media, Inc. as ForthWrite Literary Agency in 1989. She has sold an astonishing 1,500 rights deals worldwide, including 17 New York Times best-sellers and 9 international best sellers. Wendy was 26 when her own first book was published. Today, she is the author of 31 published books under 9 pseudonyms and 11 self-published books. Her next book, “The Ultimate Guide to Platform Building,” will be published by Entrepreneur Press in Fall 2016. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why Wendy started her own agency and how she was able to grow it quickly The physically and emotionally devastating experience Wendy experienced early in her career Creating a business that lets you live your life on your own terms How Wendy helps entrepreneurs as a literary agent (it’s not just selling books!) Some of the big mistakes entrepreneurs make The things Wendy wishes she would have done earlier Why you need to delegate whatever you can The best hiring strategy Wendy’s strategies for recognizing great employees How Tony Robbins changed Wendy’s life Why it’s so important to do what you say you’re going to do when you say you’re going to do it Wendy’s list of five things that have to get done every day How to set clear expectations of others Making life as systematized as possible Growing your personal platform Ways to contact Wendy: To contact Wendy: www.kellermedia.com/contact-us To pitch a book: www.kellermedia.com/query Speaking information: www.kellermedia.com/webinars Personal website: wendykeller.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/WendyKellerCompassionPage

Coffee Shop Conversations Segment Mondays 7:00 am Pacific, 8:00 am Mountain, 9:00 am Central, 10:00 am Eastern and Atlantic (during Daylight Saving Time). Coffee Shop Conversations Segment – Jed’s Experimenting with Platform-building Coffee Shop Conversations Segment Mondays 7:00 am Pacific, 8:00 am Mountain, 9:00 am Central, 10:00 am Eastern and Atlantic (during Daylight Saving Time). Welcome Jed Jurchenko and Our Coffee Shop Conversations Segment on Faith, Family, and Friendship. On the Coffee Shop Conversations Segment, you'll find freshly brewed wisdom to help you mature your faith, lead your family, and grow your friendships so that you and your family can live joy-filled, Christ-honoring lives. Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or other favorite beverage, and join us every Monday morning! What is Jed up to this week? Well, according to Jed, “Currently, I’m in the middle of a number of platform-building experiments that I’d like to share with you!” He’s into platform-building experiments! And you know what!?! He’s sharing them with you. His bottom line? “The bottom line is that right now, I am not sure where all of these platform-building experiments are leading. I do know that I am having a blast experimenting, growing, and making new friends along the way. Some of these experiments have been nerve-racking. In fact, I felt my anxiety rise when I started each one of these experiments. But this is normal.” Let’s all jump on Jed’s bandwagon and see where it’ll lead us! Visit Jed at: www.CoffeeShopConversations.com/Platform-Building-Experiments/

"I was born a creative." - Melanie Williams Melanie Williams - Founder of Pixels In My Pocket Creativity isn't just a personality trait for me. It's the compass by which I navigate my life. I'm a visual person with a visionary personality. Pixels In My Pocket is the intersection of my passion for all things individually crafted and the storytelling that goes into building a brand and platform. Since founding Pixels in 2013, my team and I have completed over 70 custom branding, website design and marketing projects. We focus on building relationships with our clients so that we can anticipate their needs and connect them with unimagined possibilities. Our Pixels Process includes Identity Discovery, Branding, Strategic Planning, Platform Building, and Maintenance. This process allows us to partner deeply with our clients in long term, dynamic relationships. Connect With Melanie: Website | Facebook | @PixelsPocket | Google+ Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Brought to you by: OUTLIER MASTERMIND REGISTER HERE

Show Agenda Featured Presentation: The 26 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier about Platform-building and Publishing Currently reading: “The Art of Work: A proven path to discovering what you were meant to do”  by Jeff Goins [affiliate link] Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim [affiliate link] Featured Presentation This week I had the opportunity to […]

How do I discover my passion? For a few of us the answer is pretty obvious, but for others it feels like a mystery. After working with thousands of passion seekers, let me provide you with some clues that might help. Want to discover a proven roadmap to becoming a full-time blogger? Go to: http://BloggingYourPassion.com/book to get access to our new book The 15 Success Traits of Pro Bloggers.

Today's question comes from Meg, who wants to know how I built my audience for Smart Passive Income. Do you have a question that you need answered? Go to http://www.askpat.com/. Meg's site is http://audiencewatch.me/.

Michael R. Drew, a veteran faculty member at The Wizard Academy, is a global superstar when it comes to helping authors propel their books onto the most-influential bestseller lists. To date, 74 books represented by Drew and his Promote-A-Book marketing agency have earned the title "bestseller."  A dozen of his books, in fact, have become New York Times #1 top sellers. After helping so many others promote themselves and their books, Drew has joined with Wizard Academy co-founder Roy H. Williams to pen the new book, Pendulum: How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future. Drew and Promote A Book strive to build strong and real relationships with clients and their audiences, increasing sales in a natural manner, and maximizing the depth and longevity of that relationship through its Persona Architecture and Platform Building programs. Drew has presented the Pendulum theory on stage with and for the Dali Lama, Sir Richard Branson, and Steven R. Covey, and privately for the Executive Committee at Franklin Covey.  Drew is interviewed exclusively on Monday Morning Radio by fellow Academy faculty member and graduate Dean Rotbart and by David Biondo, a veteran financial planner and successful entrepreneur. Rotbart and Biondo produce Monday Morning Radio and serve as co-hosts in cooperation with Business Unconventional on 710 KNUS AM in Denver. NOTE: The Monday Morning Radio interview with Michael R. Drew was orginally conducted on July 20, 2012.  Since then, publication of Pendulum has been rescheduled for October 2, 2012. Be sure to follow B. Unconventional on Twitter: @BUnRadio and subscribe to Roy H. Williams's Monday Morning Memo.  The best things in life really are free! Monday Morning Radio - Run Time:   30 min   40 secPhoto: Pendulum book cover.  Now scheduled for publication October 2, 2012.

In the age of Facebook and Twittter and Web 2.0, the role of the publicist has changed. Many authors can conduct their own publicity campaigns and reach out to media themselves. Authors are blogging and coming up in search engines - and getting interviews on the radio and TV, written up in magazines and newspapers.  Smart authors are learning how to leverage their content and messages for syndicated articles, videos, teleseminars, webinars, podcasts and blog tours. And there's so much more!  I teach it all! So, is there a need for a publicist today? YES! And what does a book publicist do actually? Well, I'll break it down for you - including the fees.  I'll even tell you what blogs, books you should read and what conferences you should be attending - if you're serious about your writing/speaking career. Listen up and join my VIP list www.PamPerryPR.com

 Hear from Dr. Will Moreland. He is an author public speaker and noted expert on leadership and personal development. He has built a platform by: 1. Using Social Media to Build Your Tribe 2. Brand Building 3. Positioning Yourself Correctly 4. Re-Branding Yourself Hear how he did it and more Social Media PR tips from Pam Perry on How to Leverage Your Brand to Launch LIke a Superstar.  See www.PamPerry.org to register for the live event on Social Media Day in Farmington Hills, Mich.