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This week I get to bring you another graduation call with my client and dear friend, Ronei Harden-Moroney. Ronei is a writer, educator, and editor. We met in 2013 in a Facebook group started by author Jon Acuff, and she has become like a sister to me. So when I saw her struggling to return to her badass self following some significant medical battles, I had to say something and offer my services. I can hardly wait for you to hear Ronei's story! Website: RoneiHarden.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoneiHarden Application to work with me: https://forms.gle/7FcFxCFBQE6cpDVg8 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckybrett.live LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckybrett3/ Music: iScream by Brendan Caldwell Labyrinth drawing originally created by artist Kathy Pullen
Ronei is a writer, editor, and a writing instructor. She assists authors with everything from the writing process to the editing and production of their book. I asked her to talk about each of those roles. She clearly enjoys helping authors along in the process.[00:04:14] Authors usually arrive with a "how" question. The initial conversation is finding out where they are in the process. Then they work together to make a plan for getting the next phase accomplished.[00:05:55] An editor can guide you through the process so you can connect with your intended audience. "You want to get it in the right hands so that it can have a maximum effect. So you always have to ask who is this book for?"Essentials of good storytelling[00:08:00] Ronei explains the difference between storytelling and writing.Your story has a purpose. You have to know that purpose. You also have to know the audience. Ask yourself where your story is going, and what you want it to do when it gets there. Editors help the writer accomplish the goals they have for the book, word by word."If you're really well-read, and you have a good vocabulary, you can write well - and editors are there to help you as well. You know, if you can't think of the word, we're there to help you come up with other words to describe what you're trying to say."[00:14:16] Think of your story like a recipe. All of these things we're talking about are ingredients. These are the elements of the story and the writing itself. Capture the ideas first. Get it written down, and don't worry about the format. Then you can think about how you can put them together.Why you shouldn't rush the process[00:17:59] You can write a book in thirty days, but will it be your best work?"Our words are so powerful, and if delivered properly they're going to educate someone. They're going to really lift someone up out of their situation. They're going to inspire them."[00:21:00] The first pass through the finished work involves "Ms Ronei's Never-Ever List." You can get this list from Ronei's web site. Ronei walks us through the process and explains each stage, all the way through to printing. "You're going from big picture down to fine details."[00:26:10] It's normal to have a lot of changes. Ronei says sometimes an author will not really discover who their characters are until they go through the editing process.[00:28:48] What to expect when hiring an editor.
Whether you are planning your first day working full-time for your business or you had your first day ten years ago, this episode is for you. We discuss Jeff's plans for his first day working for Ingram Digital Media, Inc. and the three pillars of success for our business. Your first day If your first day in your business was tomorrow, what would that day look like? If you've been running your business for years, how would your first day and first week be different if you restarted today? Jeff has spent a lot of time working on his time budget and master schedule (get our Mastering your Time course free and try Small Biz HQ for 30 days for just $5 with coupon code MARCHFOR5) to ensure that he can hit the ground running. We've also spent a lot of time planning what we want the next few months to look like. You may not know this, but we actually have three active brands in our business: Small Biz Life, Accounting In Focus, and Gardul/Worldbuilder's Anvil. We've got a lot of ideas floating out there for each of these brands. We could sit down, plan for weeks, and still not get all of our ideas on paper. At some point, the long-range planning needs to be set aside and action needs to take over. All of this planning can cause overload. I'm sure you have felt this before and are maybe are in this place right now. Unless you have a focus on your priorities, the overwhelming feelings you have will stop your momentum. Jeff plans to focus on three pillars for success. Our 3 pillars of success We have said multiple times on the show that revenue generation and product development should be priorities in your business. Those are two of your pillars. The third is customer experience. Jeff is most excited about increasing his role in customer experience for our brands. He loves interacting with people and helping them achieve their goals. This is one thing he has not had much time to do because of his limited schedule. Customer experience creates raving fans and happy paying customers. How much time are you devoting to customer experience? The second pillar Jeff will focus on is increased revenue generation from our existing offerings. Customer experience is an important part of this but we also know we must improve our sales funnels and marketing practices. Taking potential customers through a defined sales funnel will help increase our revenue. Do you have a defined sales funnel? What does your sales process look like? Our third pillar is product development. This includes a few new products and adding content to our existing products. It is our goal to add one new major product per brand per year. We could develop lots of new products but that would take time away from the other two pillars. If you are only developing new products, don't be surprised when those products don't sell as well as you hoped. Unless you spend time marketing, all the products in the world are not going to make you the kind of income you want. Are you spending too much time on product development? Are your products and services well defined? It's not all lollipops and unicorns Since we announced that Jeff was leaving his job, we have had many trials and tribulations. Every week, something popped up that made us question our decision. Every time, we recommitted to Jeff coming to work with the business full-time. We knew we were making the right decision even though there were many personal challenges. We could really use some lollipops and unicorns in March, though. 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Ronei Harden knows about beginning again. This resilient woman is full of wisdom and grit! Be inspired by Ronei!
Ronei Harden knows about beginning again. This resilient woman is full of wisdom and grit! Be inspired by Ronei!
Collaboration is a hot topic in many arenas these days, but healthcare seems to still struggle with it. Holla! My friend, Ronei Harden, has a periscope show called Coffee Talk. Recently, she has talked a lot about collaboration. You can watch her live or see some of her older conversations on her YouTube channel. Connect with me Support us on Patreon *NEW* Join the Pharmacist Answers Podcast Community on Facebook Subscribe: iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, TuneIn Radio Like the Facebook page Music Credits: "Radio Martini" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ronei Harden (http://roneiharden.com) is not just a previous guest of Starve the Doubts, but that particular episode is one of the most downloaded and most listened to episodes of the entire catalog of Starve the Doubts (over 300 episodes, over 3 years old). Ronei talks about the last 3 years since her husband passed away. She shares some of the challenges and amazing victories that have occured. Ronei moved beyond feeling defeated and discouraged. She found new life by sharing her heart through a popular Periscope Live Stream show that she hosts called Coffee Talk with @RoneiHarden. Ronei shares a story of how her water heater broke. She didn't have experience with dealing with type of situation. She shares how she used vulnerability to reach out for help and how community stepped in to provide a solution. Ronei and Jared sing in this episode! You may or may not hear a rendition of Wind Beneath My Wings!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CQWQVRBGQCK7E&source=url)
A strong woman filled with dreams, determination and a huge love of life. Ronei has a fascinating story that inspires and dares you to overcome all that you face. Find her at RoneiHarden.com
Ronei Harden Thank you to April Best from http://carelessinthecareofgod.com for co-hosting this episode! Ronei Harden is a Dreamer, Builder, Educator, book lover, coffee drinker & writer. She is the Seeker of the Unique. You can learn more about Ronei by visiting her website – RoneiHarden.com In this episode: Ronei shares a little bit about her work with students Ronei's life changing blog post Ronei has been called: inspiring, strong, brave, authentic, and incredible – What does she call herself? Advice for listeners who are not calling themselves by the right name When your dream changes The role that community plays when facing adversity Caretaking in the midst of crisis A few of the things that provided the most comfort & soul healing Ronei Harden Ronei Harden additional show notes coming soon...! Video: The day that my friends made me call Bob Goff Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CQWQVRBGQCK7E&source=url)