Podcasts about smart business revolution

About Christy Pretzinger:As the owner and CEO of WriterGirl, Christy Pretzinger transformed the landscape of healthcare content creation. She has built an industry-leading company that delivers superior content and strategy to healthcare brands across the country. Along the way, she also changed what it means to work at a growing agency. She's a popular guest speaker for both organizations and podcasts, always ready to guide audiences on how to grow leaders and build inclusive workplaces.How does she do it? Christy has always been intentional about building her business based on a culture of kindness. That approach has proven to be good for people — and the bottom line.Over time, Christy discovered her true calling: to create a workplace that nurtures personal and professional growth and helps other leaders do the same. She's been featured on numerous podcasts, including From Founder to CEO, Her Million Dollar My$tery, Lead Like a Woman, and Smart Business Revolution.See for yourself how Christy is reinventing the way businesses evaluate effective leadership, how employees can contribute to success, and how everyone can win. It all starts by building on a foundation of kindness. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Christy Pretzinger discuss:Transforming her marketing agency, WG Content, by creating a culture where individuals feel valued and emotional safety is prioritizedHow focusing on culture and kindness has contributed to her company's success and employee retention over 20 yearsExpanding WG's services beyond content development into strategy and the company's name changeFinding a niche in providing content writing services for healthcare organizationsThe unique challenges of marketing in the healthcare industry Key Takeaways:Building a strong company culture that prioritizes employee well-being and emotional safety can lead to long-term success and employee retention.Focusing on building relationships with clients and helping them connect with their audiences can differentiate a company from competitors in the content creation industry.In healthcare marketing, providing information to help people make the best decisions is more important than traditional advertising strategies.A cultural balance sheet measures the health of an organization's culture by focusing on assets, liabilities, and the resulting cultural equity built over time through soft skills and trust.Open communication and treating others how they want to be treated are essential in building trust between leaders and employees."You have to have that passion for your product and if you don't have that then you're not selling the right thing.” — Christy Pretzinger Watch out for Christy's upcoming book: “ Your Cultural Balance Sheet: Strategies for Creating an Environment Where People Can Thrive (And Your Bottom Line Will, Too)” Connect with Christy Pretzinger:  Website URL: https://wgcontent.com/   Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WriterGirlAssoc   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/writergirl-&-associatesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiwyySSBbxZ2htBPqr2OB2Q     See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

John Corcoran is the co-founder of Rise25, an agency that helps B2B companies get clients, referrals, and strategic partnerships through done-for-you podcasts and content marketing. John has been podcasting since 2010 and his business partner Jeremy has been doing it since 2008. Together they've built a team of over 50 people to support B2B companies in leveraging this powerful medium.John has a fascinating and diverse background prior to Rise25. At various points in his career, he was paid by President Bill Clinton as a White House writer, worked for Steven Spielberg at DreamWorks, and did some work for Warren Buffett. He was also a lawyer for a period before discovering the power of podcasting to have high-caliber business conversations and decided to make that his focus.In this episode of Agency Journey, John shares his knowledge on using podcasts strategically to deliver value to your ideal clients and referral partners. He emphasizes that download numbers and vanity metrics matter far less than having the right conversations with the right people.We also dig into John's involvement with Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and get an inside look at different high-level business peer groups.This is a great episode for agency leaders interested in the power of podcasts and surrounding yourself with other successful entrepreneurs.Episode Insights:

Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25, a company whose mission is to help businesses connect to their ideal prospects, referral partners and strategic partners using a podcast. With over 15 years of experience in podcasting, he has been featuring top entrepreneurs with video interviews since 2010 and was a senior producer at one of the early top business podcasts, helping to put systems in place for backend operations. Jeremy strongly believes that podcasting is an essential tool for B2B businesses, as it fosters valuable connections and relationships that can lead to clients, referral partners, and even business partnerships. John Corcoran is the Co-founder of Rise25. He is a former Clinton White House Writer and Speechwriter to the Governor of California, with a diverse background spanning law, entrepreneurship, and writing. John has authored three books on relationship building and client acquisition. He has been hosting the Smart Business Revolution podcast since 2012, interviewing entrepreneurs and business leaders from various fields. John's experience includes working in Hollywood and Silicon Valley, and running his own law firm catering to small businesses. In this episode… As the owner of a digital agency, have you ever questioned the real value of attending conferences geared toward your industry? With the hassle of travel, the costs involved, and the time away from day-to-day operations, is it really worth it?  According to Rise25 Co-founders John Corcoran and Dr. Jeremy Weisz, business conferences offer immense value that often extends far beyond the scheduled sessions and keynote speakers. They believe the true worth of these events lies in the organic connections and spontaneous conversations that occur when like-minded professionals gather in one place. From casual chats at the hotel bar to impromptu networking during meal breaks, these unscripted interactions frequently spark game-changing insights, lead to valuable partnerships, and foster a sense of community that is difficult to replicate in a virtual setting. John and Jeremy emphasize that even a single meaningful conversation can justify the investment in attending a conference, as it may unveil a fresh perspective, introduce a groundbreaking solution, or forge a relationship that propels your business to new heights. In this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, John Corcoran and Dr. Jeremy Weisz, the Co-founders of Rise25, join host Chad Franzen to dive into the benefits of attending digital conferences for agency owners. They reveal how interactions with other attendees – whether from a podcast, over dinner, or during a chance meetup – can foster trusting relationships that are vital for business success. In the vast landscape of conferences, from intimate gatherings to grand events, they outline the unique opportunities each provides.

This week's episode revolves around the intersection of business, leadership, culture, and the impact of AI on the writing industry - but it's so much more than that. My amazing guest shares insights she learned from her journey as a business owner, emphasizing the importance of fostering a positive culture, personal development, and team growth.She tells us about their organization's rebranding efforts and the role of culture in decision-making, especially regarding technology adoption. Our conversation acknowledges the potential of AI in content creation, but we also stress the irreplaceable human element in creating custom content services. We also talk about reflections on reinventing the workplace culture, and balancing financial goals while maintaining a values-driven approach to business…I hope you enjoy this episode and find it helpful to your business or your career!ABOUT OUR GUESTAs the owner and CEO of WriterGirl, Christy Pretzinger transformed the landscape of healthcare content creation. She has built an industry-leading company that delivers superior content strategy and creation to healthcare brands across the country. Along the way, she also changed what it means to work at a growing organization. She's a popular guest speaker for both organizations and podcasts, always ready to guide audiences on how to grow leaders and build an employee-centric workplace.Christy has always been intentional about building her business based on kindness. That approach has proven to be good for people — and the bottom line.Over time, Christy discovered her true calling: to create a workplace that nurtures personal and professional growth, resulting in an environment where people can thrive. She's been featured on numerous podcasts, including From Founder to CEO, The Insight Interviews, Lead Like a Woman, Perky Caller Radio Show, Smart Business Revolution and Blossom Your Awesome.See for yourself how Christy is reinventing the way people look at work. It all starts by building on a foundation of kindness.You can learn more about Christy and her work here: www.linkedin.com/in/christypretzingerABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

Feeling the pressure of building a team that truly reflects your company's values?    In today's competitive market, fostering a positive company culture can be the key to success, but it's not always easy to know where to start.   Today I am joined by Christy Pretzinger, the CEO of WG Content Strategy and Creation. Christy shares her personal story of transforming her business from its original identity, WriterGirl, into the powerhouse it is today.    She dives into the strategies that propelled her success in the healthcare content space, her proactive approach to rebranding, and the importance of company culture and personal development in business growth.    You'll learn team management tips and how the power of kindness in business, helped Christy's team grow stronger and more connected. Plus, get a sneak peek into her upcoming book on leveraging your "cultural balance sheet" for a thriving business ecosystem.   Tune in to this heartening conversation and walk away with actionable insights to elevate your business and personal life.    Always empowering women, Marta   Let's keep the conversation going! Website: martaspirk.comInstagram: @martaspirkFacebook: Marta Spirk   Get ready to take notes and elevate your business's presence as we share over 30 visibility-boosting ideas (access it here: www.martaspirk.com/visibility) and introduce a mastermind program designed to keep you accountable and support your entrepreneurial journey. Get 30-day free trial of my membership! freegiftfrommarta.com MORE VISIBILITY MASTERMIND application: https://forms.gle/jegEmwzYsTPrH4oP8   One thing I don't talk about enough is the impact podcasting has had on my professional life, and how it opened so many doors for me. So if you want to start a podcast or you want to level up your current one, then you need to work with my podcast strategist, Juliana Barbati. She owns a podcast marketing and production agency and her team takes care of everything from editing and optimizing to scheduling for you making this process a breeze for you. She's seriously the best. All her info is in the show notes. You can go to julianabarbati.com and tell her I sent you. About Christy: As the owner and CEO of WriterGirl, Christy Pretzinger transformed the landscape of healthcare content creation. She has built an industry-leading company that delivers superior content and strategy to healthcare brands across the country. Along the way, she also changed what it means to work at a growing, woman-owned organization. She's a popular guest speaker for both organizations and podcasts, always ready to guide audiences on how to grow leaders and build inclusive workplaces. How does she do it? Christy has always been intentional about building her business based on a culture of kindness. That approach has proven to be good for people — and the bottom line. Over time, Christy discovered her true calling: to create a workplace that nurtures personal and professional growth and helps other leaders do the same. She's been featured on numerous podcasts, including From Founder to CEO, Her Million Dollar My$tery, Lead Like a Woman and Smart Business Revolution. See for yourself how Christy is reinventing the way businesses evaluate effective leadership, how employees can contribute to success and how everyone can win. It all starts by building on a foundation of kindness.   Connect with Christy: Website: writergirl.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/writergirl-&-associates/ YT: Writer Girl and Associates X: @WriterGirlAssoc

Cameron Madill is the Founder and Advisor of PixelSpoke, a web design and marketing agency specializing in credit unions. Cameron's entrepreneurial spirit led him to focus exclusively on creating specialized solutions for progressive businesses, which proved pivotal for PixelSpoke's success. In recent years, he made a bold decision to transition PixelSpoke into an employee-owned cooperative, emphasizing social responsibility as a certified B Corp. Today, Cameron is actively involved in guiding and coaching entrepreneurs, particularly entrepreneurial couples, using the Gottman method. He also co-hosts The Remarkable Credit Union podcast, exploring the trends and challenges in the credit union space. In this episode of the Smart Business of the Smart Business Revolution podcast, John Corcoran hosts Cameron Madill,  the Founder and Advisor of PixelSpoke. Madill discusses his entrepreneurial journey and the nuances of transitioning PixelSpoke into an employee-owned cooperative during the challenging landscape of the global pandemic. He also shares his current focus on coaching entrepreneurial couples, blending anecdotal wisdom with the Gottman method.

Michele Hecken is an ex-CEO who helps high-performing leaders design an organization where each person spends at least 80% of their time working on things they love. She calls herself a contagious optimist, lover of freedom, shifter of paradigms, lifelong learner, and artist. Michele built, operated, scaled, and exited a successful business in the translation industry. She is an Entrepreneur at heart who moves fast, can't sit still, and is addicted to personal and professional growth. She spent 25 years serving as CEO of the company, turning it into a well-oiled machine that continued to scale without needing her to micro-manage people, systems, and business units. She completed a high-7-figure exit – and realized that her superpower lies in building companies where leaders focus exclusively on what inspires the organization, and eliminating the rest. Today she serves as an Advisor to high performers who want to run businesses that serve them and live lives they dream of. Features in media outlets including Inc. Magazine, the Financial Post, Smart Business Revolution, the Edmonton Journal, and numerous podcasts. A passionate public Speaker, she leads talks and workshops across the globe to audiences ranging from Fortune 500 companies to groups of world-class entrepreneurs. Connect with Michele Hecken on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelehecken/  Visit Michele Hecken's website: https://www.michelehecken.com/  = = = = = Subscribe to my Field Notes Newsletter list here: https://maryloukayser.com/  Join my Your Life Your Legacy Program here: https://maryloukayser.com/legacy24/  = = = = = Thank you for supporting the show! Your 5-star rating and review makes a difference -- it's easy to leave one and it helps spread the word about the podcast! = = = = = My latest book, The Far Unlit Unknown -- is available everywhere books are sold including Audible! Get your copy and learn more about it here Are we connected yet on social?  @maryloukayser (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ (LinkedIn)

John Corcoran may be my new favorite human. A former White House speechwriter and attorney who worked in Hollywood, he now runs Rise25, which helps businesses get more clients, referral partners and strategic partners through their done-for-you podcast service.In the brief time we've known each other, he's introduced me to countless people, advised me on my business and given me ideas that have sent my head spinning, in all the right ways. This man is a fount of wisdom!And Corcoran isn't just an expert in podcasts—he's an expert in getting podcasts to further your career.He's been in the podcasting game over a decade and his show, Smart Business Revolution, is a must for anyone building a business (and if you're an author, I do hope you're building a business that your book can support).In this episode, he explains how you can promote your book on podcasts, when you should be reaching out and why having your own podcast is the best promotional tool of all.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST AND OTHER STUFF BY GOING TO WWW.ONGOODAUTHORITYPOD.COM!

Thanks John for inviting me onto your show. ------Original Notes----- David Barnett is a business brokerage expert who works with entrepreneurs worldwide to help them buy, sell, and organize their small and medium-sized businesses. He is also a speaker and educator. David is the author of several books including Invest Local: A Guide to Superior Investment Returns in Your Own Community, Credit Card Advantage: Understand the Costs and Benefits to Your Business, Franchise Warnings: What You Really Need to Know Before You Buy, and How to Sell My Own Business. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by David Barnett, an author and speaker, to discuss best practices for buying and selling businesses. They talk about how David started his business brokerage company, tips to structure a win-win business sale, and how creating online content helps build trust.

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with John Corcoran, creator of the Smart Business Revolution podcast and co-founder of Rise25, about the role relationships, have played in his career, reaching out to strangers, providing value, doing good, working in the White House, and more.

[2:10] Who is John Corcoran and what brought him to where he is today?[8:32] Mindset and gratitude.[30:10] His take on college.[42:30] Entrepreneurial legacy. John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, and a writer, author, father of four, and a former Clinton White House Writer and Speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs.He is the author of three books about relationship building and client acquisition and has written for Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Lifehacker, The San Francisco Chronicle, and basically anywhere else that will let him. He has been the host of the Smart Business Revolution podcast since 2012, through which he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors and entrepreneurs, from Peter Diamandis and Adam Grant to Gary Vaynerchuk and Marie Forleo.https://rise25.com/

I am diving deeper into my book “OWNER SHIFT – How Getting Selfish Got Me Unstuck" and invited a very good friend to join me in today's unique episode. John Corcoran and I talked about two chapters of the book: Chapters 19 and 26, The Four Fallacies & Getting Selfish, respectively. You'll hear my perspective on why I wanted to write these chapters and what John thinks of them. Here's a little something about my guest for this unique episode: John Corcoran is a recovering attorney and a writer, author, father of four, and a former Clinton White House Writer and Speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs.He is the author of three books about relationship building and client acquisition and has written for Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Lifehacker, The San Francisco Chronicle, and basically anywhere else that will let him. He has been the host of the Smart Business Revolution podcast since 2012, through which he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors and entrepreneurs, from Peter Diamandis and Adam Grant to Gary Vaynerchuk and Marie Forleo.Web: https://rise25.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corcoran/Show notes:[0:53] Introducing our special guest, John Corcoran[4:15] Mike's "broke" stage[6:32] Digging further into "in that place because it was where I designed myself to be"[11:00] The switch in mindset is essential[16:40] What EVERY entrepreneur should start thinking[20:28] Painting a different picture for the future[25:37] What John felt after reading Chapter 26 and what I really wanted to convey in this chapter[35:39] The implications if you're not pouring from a "filled" cup[37:30] OutroCheck the accompanying blog post of this episode at: https://mikemalatesta.com/podcast/chapters-19-26-the-four-fallacies-getting-selfish-234/If you like this episode and want to be the first to know when new ones are released? Make sure you subscribe! Also, a review will be much appreciated, so make sure you give us a 5-star (or whatever one makes the most sense to you).Connect with Mike:Website: https://mikemalatesta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemalatesta/

I am diving deeper into my book “OWNER SHIFT – How Getting Selfish Got Me Unstuck" and invited a very good friend to join me in today's unique episode. John Corcoran and I talked about two chapters of the book: Chapters 19 and 26, The Four Fallacies & Getting Selfish, respectively. You'll hear my perspective on why I wanted to write these chapters and what John thinks of them. Here's a little something about my guest for this unique episode: John Corcoran is a recovering attorney and a writer, author, father of four, and a former Clinton White House Writer and Speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs.He is the author of three books about relationship building and client acquisition and has written for Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Lifehacker, The San Francisco Chronicle, and basically anywhere else that will let him. He has been the host of the Smart Business Revolution podcast since 2012, through which he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors and entrepreneurs, from Peter Diamandis and Adam Grant to Gary Vaynerchuk and Marie Forleo.Web: https://rise25.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corcoran/Show notes:[0:53] Introducing our special guest, John Corcoran[4:15] Mike's "broke" stage[6:32] Digging further into "in that place because it was where I designed myself to be"[11:00] The switch in mindset is essential[16:40] What EVERY entrepreneur should start thinking[20:28] Painting a different picture for the future[25:37] What John felt after reading Chapter 26 and what I really wanted to convey in this chapter[35:39] The implications if you're not pouring from a "filled" cup[37:30] OutroCheck the accompanying blog post of this episode at: https://mikemalatesta.com/podcast/chapters-19-26-the-four-fallacies-getting-selfish-234/If you like this episode and want to be the first to know when new ones are released? Make sure you subscribe! Also, a review will be much appreciated, so make sure you give us a 5-star (or whatever one makes the most sense to you).Connect with Mike:Website: https://mikemalatesta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemalatesta/

"Remain focused on the bigger future and the potential." - John CorcoranJohn Corcoran is a recovering attorney and a writer, author, father of four, and a former Clinton, White House writer, and speechwriter to the Governor of California.Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. He's also the author of three books about relationship building and client acquisition and has written for Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Life, Hacker, The San Francisco Chronicle, and basically anywhere else that will let him.He's been the host of the Smart Business Revolution podcast since 2012, through which he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs from Peter Diamandis and Adam Grant to Gary Vaynerchuk and Marie Forleo.The Deep Wealth Experience has you learn the 9-step roadmap in 90-days. At the end of the 90-days, you create a blueprint to help you optimize your business value. You also have the certainty of capturing the maximum value for your liquidity event.‍SHOW NOTESLessons John learned working for President Clinton and DreamWorksThe importance of being deliberate about building relationshipsHow gumption and conviction helps you succeed and overcomes lack of moneyThe end result of marrying networking with content to drive deeper connectionsHow you deliver value when you give people exposure through a podcastWhy networking means being intentional about staying in touch with your contactsHow to deliberately grow your networkHow to overcome imposter syndrome through perspectiveWhy you must look within to find how you can deliver value to those around youThe power of having conversations based on the normal and naturalHow researching people before speaking with them sets you up for successJohn shares his story about his conversation with President ClintonWhy networking also means introducing people to each other to add valueWhy introverts may be better relationship builders than extrovertsHow a podcast delivers value and has you relevant for other peopleWhat you should think about when starting your podcast to set you up for successWhy now is the best time for starting your podcastHow starting your podcast provides the opportunity to meet great peopleThe power of a podcast interview to get to know a person in ways you couldn't do otherwiseWhy a podcast gives you access to higher-caliber peopleHow your podcast can provide you with insights into your businessWhy the content creation of a podcast is superior to articles, books, and blogsWhy billionaires make time for podcasts, and so should youHow the coronavirus pandemic now makes it easier to connect with people virtuallyThe power of your podcast when you're thinking about having a liquidity eventWhy a podcast helps you deepen connections in your industryWhy you'll get further ahead in life when you are a giverBuilding relationships that win means being deliberate and thoughtful about what you wantSuccess strategies on how to build out a rich and vibrant networkThe power of a podcast to keep you in touch with your network and keep you relevantWhy you must remain focused on the future and the big picture to help you succeed‍This podcast is brought to you by Deep Wealth. When it comes to your liquidity event, you have one chance to get it right, and you better make it count. Enterprise value is created from preparation and not the event itself. Learn how the Dee

Erik J. Olson talks to John Corcoran, the Managing Partner at Rise25, LLC located at Belvedere Tiburon, California, a company whose mission is to help your business connect to your ideal prospects, referral partners and strategic partners using a done-for-you podcast. After working as a Writer in the Clinton White House, John served as a Speechwriter in the California Governor's Office during the Davis Administration. He is now a practicing lawyer and started the Smart Business Revolution podcast in 2011. His writing has appeared in Forbes, Lifehacker, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Art of Manliness, Entrepreneur and many more. Learn from his expertise and what trends are helping grow his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! --- Array Law is Bold Marketing For Law Firms arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

John Corcoran is the Co-founder of Rise25, a done-for-you podcasting service that helps B2B businesses generate more clients, referral partners, and strategic partners using podcasts and content marketing. John has hosted his own podcast, Smart Business Revolution, for over 10 years. Before venturing into podcasting, John was a practicing lawyer and a writer at the White House. He also served as a speechwriter for the Governor of California and has contributed articles to Forbes, HuffPost, and The Art of Manliness. In this episode: What's one of the best networking tools that most business owners aren't taking advantage of? According to John Corcoran, the answer is simple: podcasting. So, how can you create an effective podcasting system that helps you generate more ROI for your business? As the Co-founder of a leading done-for-you podcasting service, John knows the best strategies for using a podcast to get more clients, referral partners, and strategic partners. As he says, it's all about forging connections through authentic, one-on-one conversations. Today, John's here to spread the word about the hidden benefits of podcasting and share his top tips for creating a successful podcast. On this episode of the Systems Simplified podcast, Adi Klevit sits down with John Corcoran, the Co-founder of Rise25, to talk about the incredible professional benefits of podcasting. John discusses why podcasting is one of the top networking tools in 2021. He also shares his expert strategies for conducting valuable interviews and discusses his tried-and-true B2B podcasting system. Stay tuned!

So you are thinking of starting a podcast for your business? It's one of the best reasons to gain notoriety and establish value for your community. But starting a podcast doesn’t mean it will bring success all on its own. A lack of monetization can quickly make a podcaster doubt the benefits.  We all want to see results when we venture in new endeavours and unfortunately when we don’t see those returns on investment (ROI) it's easy to lose steam. When you approach your podcast with the right mindset and strategy, it truly can get you more clients and partnerships. On Amplify Your Success Podcast episode 230, my guests John Corcoran and Jeremy Weisz of Rise25 join me to discuss some of the ways you can leverage a podcast to create even more opportunities as well as land new clients. One of those tips is to invite guests to your show that add value to your business, such as collaborative partners. Partners often share your target audience and will help you boost up listeners fast! For the full list of techniques, listen in now so you can start to get that ROI. Be sure to join the conversation in the Amplify Your Authority Group.   Key Takeaways Five tips John & Jeremy suggest to pick the right guests for your podcast. How to engage your podcast guests as potential clients. What to do to avoid the dreaded podfade stage that every podcaster faces. How to use LinkedIn to connect with potential guests. What to do to generate revenue from a podcast when you are just getting started. John & Jeremy’s take about the timing of starting a podcast (and why its never too late to start your own!)     About The Guests Dr. Jeremy Weisz has been featuring top entrepreneurs with video interviews since 2010 that include founders/CEO’s of P90X, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, the Orlando Magic, Rx Bars and many more on InspiredInsider. John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, and a writer, author, father of four, and a former Clinton White House Writer and Speechwriter to the Governor of California. He has been host of the Smart Business Revolution podcast since 2012, through which he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors and entrepreneurs, from Peter Diamandis and Adam Grant to Gary Vaynerchuk and Marie Forleo.   Together John and Jeremy are the co-founders of Rise25, LLC, a company whose mission is to help your business connect to your ideal prospects, referral partners and strategic partners using a done-for-you podcast.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Connect with Rise25 Done For Your Podcast Services Ready to amplify your authority as a highly paid expert.? Get my free 8 Step guide to Amplify Your Authority here.

This week, the Weekly Boost welcomes a prominent podcaster to the show, John Corcoran! John is the co-founder and CEO of Rise25, a company that helps businesses make connections and grow podcasts. He has a podcast of his own, entitled Smart Business Revolution where he's been interviewing entrepreneurs like Gary Vaynerchuk for ten years. Prior to podcasting, John practiced law, served as a White House speech writer for the Clinton administration, and has authored several books on building connections and acquiring clients. We discuss the beauty of podcasting, networking, and focusing on content rather than numbers. Whether you're a podcaster, fan, or just someone looking to develop professionally, you won't want to miss this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weeklyboost/support

John Corcoran is the author of three books about relationship building and client acquisition and has written for Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Lifehacker, The San Francisco Chronicle, and more. He has hosted the Smart Business Revolution podcast since 2012 and interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs. The post #087 – John Corcoran on Why Authors Need a Podcast first appeared on Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal.

Carissa Reiniger is the Founder and CEO of Small Business Silver Lining Limited which she started in 2005. She also created a Silver Lining Action Plan called SLAP which is a methodology that has helped over 10,000 small business owners in nine countries to set and hit their growth goals. Carissa has worked with an amazing array of different organizations such as Google, The White House, HP, Intuit, Citi Cards, and Staples to bring more resources and support to small businesses. Carissa's work has been featured in the New York Times, the National Post, and a bunch of other publications. She is on a mission to help more small business owners make money doing what they love because she genuinely believes that we can change the economy one small business at a time. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, host John Corcoran is joined by Small Business Silver Lining Limited’s Founder and CEO, Carissa Reiniger, to talk about the impact that small businesses can have in the economy and why it’s important to support. Carissa also shares the work that she has been doing over the years to support small businesses, the role of softwares and manpower in small businesses, and she goes into details about what her company’s SLAP program is all about. The post Carissa Reiniger | Helping Small Businesses to Pivot and Thrive appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Elise Holtzman is a former practicing attorney, executive coach, and the Founder of The Lawyer's Edge where for the last 12 years, she has worked with law firms to grow thriving businesses, helping lawyers to become better business developers and leaders. Elise provides consulting, training, and coaching for her clients. She also speaks frequently at all kinds of different organizations including State Bar Associations, the ABA Women Rainmakers, The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, and the Legal Marketing Association. Elise also writes articles on the subject of business development for publications such as the New York Law Journal and Law360. She is also the host of The Lawyer’s Edge Podcast, where she and her guests discuss current trends and enduring principles that drive success and happiness in the law. Elise Holtzman, executive coach and the Founder of The Lawyer's Edge, is John Corcoran's guest in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where she discusses why it’s important for professionals to do business development. She also talks about her legal background, why she decided to stop practicing law, how she transitioned to becoming a coach, and how she’s helping professionals do business development in order to grow their businesses. The post Elise Holtzman | How to Do Business Development Well – Lessons for Any Size Business from America’s Biggest Law Firms appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Neville Joffe is a financial literacy expert, author, and executive educator. He turned his 400 unionized employee company back to profitability through profit-sharing with his employees. This success was largely due to him teaching his employees the financial implications of their decisions. He subsequently developed a patented award-winning interactive, multi-sensory game-like tool to teach business acumen to non-financial business leaders and entrepreneurs. Over the past 22 years, Neville has brought his work to many global companies, including IOTA, Hallmark, Bombardier, and Campbell Soup. His financial literacy training programs have transformed corporate cultures at all kinds of different levels, and he was a past case protagonist at Harvard Business School. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Neville Joffe, a financial literacy expert, author, and executive educator, to talk about Neville's gain-sharing method for company employees and how he helps companies navigate through the process. Neville also discusses the importance of business owners being financially transparent with their employees and shares examples of companies that have implemented this successfully. The post Neville Joffe | Profit Sharing, Financial Literacy for Everyone, and Why Every Business Should Be Financially Transparent appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Carl Smith is the owner of Bureau of Digital, a community made up of a diverse mix of digital professionals. Carl spent about a decade and a half in advertising before launching his first digital agency, nGen Works. He ran nGen Works for 12 years, constantly experimenting with different models of management and team structure. Towards the end of the run, Carl attended his first Bureau of Digital event and loved the concept of building a community in the web industry. A few years later, he closed his agency and took over the Bureau of Digital in 2016. He now spends every day connecting with digital professionals to give them the support they need. Carl Smith, the owner of Bureau of Digital, is John Corcoran's guest in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where he talks about his entrepreneurial journey in the digital space. Carl explains why company owners should be transparent with their employees, how they can teach their employees to make independent decisions, and how he has been building a support community for digital professionals. The post Carl Smith | Pivoting from Digital Agency to Building a Community of Digital Leaders appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Michael Schein is the Founder and President of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. He works with clients such as eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, LinkedIn, and many more. Michael has also written for Fortune, Forbes, Psychology Today, and other publications. The title of his new book is The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Michael Schein, Founder and President of MicroFame Media, to talk about Michael's new book and his strategies for becoming a successful person. Michael also explains how companies can create an atmosphere of curiosity and intrigue, and he also discusses some notable personalities that he mentioned in his book. The post Michael Schein | The Hype Handbook and How to Create an Atmosphere of Curiosity and Intrigue appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Alinka Rutkowska is the CEO of Leaders Press, a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling press. The company creates books for entrepreneurs from scratch and launches them to bestseller status with a 100% success rate. The Leaders Press team has worked with top business leaders such as Po Chung (the co- founder of DHL International), Mark Nureddine (the CEO of Bull Outdoor Products) and Chris Catranis (the founder of Babylon Telecommunications). Their mission is to help 1,000 entrepreneurs share their wisdom with the world by 2030. Alinka has sold more than 100,000 copies of her books and her book creation process has been showcased in Entrepreneur magazine. She has also been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox Business, Writer’s Digest, Alliance of Independence Authors, International Book Publishers’ Association, and many more. She is an official member of the Forbes Business Council. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Alinka Rutkowska, the CEO of Leaders Press, to find out how writers can achieve bestseller status and make an impact through their books. Alinka shares her story about writing and self-publishing her first book, how she got into the book marketing business, and how she currently helps other writers publish their books and reach bestseller status. The post Alinka Rutkowska | How to Hit Bestseller Status with Your Book and Make an Impact appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Samuel P.N. Cook is the Founder of SanityDesk, a software solution that helps experts and small service businesses to launch and manage their business online. The company was funded by angel investors and rapidly became an innovative solution for savvy marketing professionals who help small business owners grow their brands online. After leaving the army, Samuel also founded James Cook Media in 2013. James Cook Media is a storytelling marketing agency that focuses on growing brands for authors and experts around the world. Samuel graduated from West Point in 2000, served abroad in Iraq, and went back to teach at West Point. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Samuel P.N. Cook, the Founder of SanityDesk and James Cook Media, to talk about Samuel's work in helping brands and small business owners grow through better storytelling. He also shares his experience in serving and leaving the military, his journey into entrepreneurship, and the benefits of brands having their own website. The post Samuel P.N. Cook | From West Point, to the Iraq War, to Turning a Service Business into a Software Platform and Business appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Craig Weiss is the Co-founder and CEO of Retainer Club and Mouthguard Club. He is a serial entrepreneur who has founded or co-founded half a dozen companies. During his three and a half years as President and CEO of NJOY Inc., Craig generated over $150 million in revenue, raised $200 million in equity financing, and which he got from a $10 million pre-money valuation that reached over a billion dollar valuation in 2014. He recruited and scaled to 130 employees across half a dozen different countries, manufactured and distributed over 80 million units of the company's products, and achieved distribution in over 130,000 locations worldwide including Walmart and Walgreens. Before NJOY, Craig practiced law as a U.S. Registered Patent Attorney where he focused on the drafting and prosecution of patent applications for medical device, ecommerce, and business method inventions. Craig has eleven patents to his own name, including five for medical devices. He earned his law degree from Arizona State University and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a resident of Arizona and is married with two children. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Craig Weiss, Co-founder and CEO of Retainer Club and Mouthguard Club, to talk about how Craig and his business partner invented 3D-printed retainers and their business' subscription model. Craig shares his strategies for successfully raising funds during the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges that they faced in trying to bring orthodontists onboard their business. The post Craig Weiss | Leading a Billion-Dollar Unicorn, Starting a Business with Your Best Friend, and How to Raise Money in a Global Pandemic appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Marina Byezhanova is a Soviet-born, Ukraine-raised, Canada-based entrepreneur whose mission is to scale the reach of people's voices. She is the Co-founder of Pronexia Inc., an HR and headhunting firm, and she is the Founder of InfluenceHR, Canada’s first association of HR influencers, and she is also the Co-Founder of Brand of a Leader where they help executives and entrepreneurs identify and build their personal branding. Marina has been quoted and referenced in all kinds of publications from Inc., Forbes, Fast Company, and Success Magazine. She is presently the Canadian host of the global podcast, Forum Confidential. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Marina Byezhanova, the Co-founder of Pronexia Inc., about starting and growing a HR company, a personal branding company, scaling to over 7-figures in revenue, and joining the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO). Marina also shares her experiences on facing discrimination in Ukraine and her family's journey to freedom in Canada. The post Marina Byezhanova | Born in the USSR, Religious Persecution, and Personal Branding for Success Today appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Lael Sturm is the Founder of Long Place Strategic Solutions (LPSS). He founded the company in October of 2001 and delivers sustainable growth strategies and tactics for businesses of all sizes. They use tools such as social media search, content, marketing, blogs, and newsletters, and all kinds of other resources and customized plans based on the goals of their clients’ businesses. Lael is also a Partner at Linus Capital Management. He earned his MBA from Columbia Business School and his BA in Media Arts from the University of Arizona. John Corcoran, host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, is joined by Lael Sturm, the Founder of LPSS, to talk about Lael's entrepreneurial journey after working for MTV and CNET. They also discuss the effects of the 9/11 tragedy and COVID-19 pandemic on businesses, and how Lael uses social media to drive business for his own company and as well as his clients' businesses. The post Lael Sturm | Dot Com Early Mover – from CNET to MTV to Emerging Social Media Leader appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

What You'll Learn From This Episode: Continue business development without the need for face-to-face meetup How to use podcast as a tool for referral partners, strategic partners, and clients Monetizing and getting results from podcasting Related Links and Resources: If you go to www.smartbusinessrevolution.com you can grab an email template there that can help you figure out what language you should use when you're reaching out. Summary: John Corcoran is an attorney, writer, and a father, and a former Clinton White House Writer and Speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, he has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and owned his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area working with small business owners and entrepreneurs. He's the cofounder with Dr. Jeremy Weisz, of Rise25, LLC, an agency that helps B2B businesses to generate qualified leads and referrals and strategic partnerships using done for you podcasts and done for you lead generation using LinkedIn and content marketing. Rise25 also hosts in-person and virtual trainings for ecommerce entrepreneurs and professional services business owners. He is also the creator of Smart Business Revolution and has interviewed over 500 guests for Smart Business Revolution podcast, which he started in 2012. Here are the highlights of this episode: 2:01 John's ideal Client: I think an ideal client for us is similar to where we come from which is B2B type with a professional high client lifetime bio that is looking to make their time go further, save time, and use content marketing as a networking tool. 2:31 Problem John helps solve: We're recording this on Dec of 2020 and pandemic has been going on for 8-9 months and the common problem right now is a lot of people who were having trouble like they were getting leads and they were getting referral partners to lunches, dinners, coffees, conferences, face-to-face kind of stuff and all of a sudden you can't. So, that's a big category. People who are looking to continue business development, they need to get client or referral partners but they can't do it physically face-to-face. I've been doing a podcast for 10+ years now and it's an amazing tool for business development for referral marketing, strategic partnership, all that kind of stuff, so we show people how to do that. Even before and after the pandemic, it's a more efficient way to work because you can save time, you don't have to travel as much, you be home with your family, and you can meet and connect with more people more efficiently. 3:42 Typical symptoms that clients do before reaching out to John: Lots of our clients are experiencing the marketing rollercoaster like they get busy-busy with clients so they don't do any marketing and then everything cuts lose down and then haven't done any marketing so they have to ramp it up again. So, there's a lot of people like that. They're just looking for something more consistent and predictable that's going to produce a stream of referral partners and clients on a consistent basis. That's the type of people that are frustrated with not having that and so we help people to put that in place. 4:32 What are some of the common mistakes that folks make before finding John and his solution: I can totally relate to that because when I started doing the podcast, I tried to do it all by myself. Even when I started bringing other people to do audio editing and things like that, I oversaw too much of it and so I got stuck on the weeds on it. What really helped me was about 5 years ago, my business partner and I, Dr. Jeremy Weisz, he had been a podcaster for as long as I had, actually longer and have been helping other podcasters. When you're only putting out 7 episodes because I was too stuck on the weeds on it. He really helped me reinvent my whole process and the next year I put out 52. What I realized is that when you focus on the highest and best use of your time whic...

David Rendall is a keynote speaker and MC. During the last 15 years, he has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent and his clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, UnitedHealth Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a speaker, David was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. In between presentations, he competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. He has a Doctor of Management degree in Organizational Leadership as well as a graduate degree in Psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, The Freak Factor, The Freak Factor for Kids, and Pink Goldfish. John Corcoran, host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast is joined by renowned keynote speaker, David Rendall, to discuss the importance of embracing one's imperfections and being different. They also talk about David's background, the reasons behind his pink and freak factor trademarks, and his advice on managing a business before and during a pandemic or an economic downturn. The post David Rendall | How to Embrace Your “Freak Factor” and Grow Your Business appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

David Rendall is a keynote speaker and MC. During the last 15 years, he has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent and his clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, UnitedHealth Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a speaker, David was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. In between presentations, he competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. He has a Doctor of Management degree in Organizational Leadership as well as a graduate degree in Psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, The Freak Factor, The Freak Factor for Kids, and Pink Goldfish. John Corcoran, host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast is joined by renowned keynote speaker, David Rendall, to discuss the importance of embracing one's imperfections and being different. They also talk about David's background, the reasons behind his pink and freak factor trademarks, and his advice on managing a business before and during a pandemic or an economic downturn. The post David Rendall | How to Embrace Your “Freak Factor” and Grow Your Business appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

On today’s podcast, John Corcoran offers his wisdom for business owners looking to strengthen their network and relationships. Through podcasting and creative content, John is able to help his clients generate ROI without traditional selling techniques. John, along with his partner Dr. Jeremy Weisz, founded their company, Rise25 LLC, to help B2B businesses connect to prospects, referral partners and strategic partners using a done-for-you podcast. With over 20 years of collective podcast experience, Rise25 aims to use content and relationships to grow your business. John describes himself as a recovering attorney, having practiced law for a number of years. About 10 years ago, he left his practice behind to start his entrepreneurial journey. Through his podcast, “Smart Business Revolution”, John has met with hundreds of entrepreneurs, CEOs and authors. Through his own podcast network, John is able to show his clients how they can do the same. The traditional selling techniques of cold-calling and emailing are just not effective or efficient. John says the most effective way to grow your business is through your network, and podcasting is one of the best ways to grow your network. John’s Business WisdomJohn believes that every obstacle in business can be overcome with the help of a colleague. The more people you have in your network the more resources you have for solving problems. What better way to get to know other business leaders than a podcast? Not only will you gain wisdom from them, but you will get to know them on a deeper level. John says the secret is to be proactive when growing your network. Don’t wait for people to come to you. If you want to get in touch with someone you admire, reach out to that person! Your network can develop in a variety of ways, but actively working on growing it is essential. John also stresses the importance of content. With digital marketing being the name of the game these days, sharing content is one of the most effective ways to increase your revenue and strengthen your network. So, is it time to ditch the cold calling and start a podcast? Rise25 has the tools you need to get started. Contact John directly at john@rise25media.com or visit the company’s website to learn more about what they do.

John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, and a writer, author, and a former Clinton White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. He is also the co-founder of Ris25 Media, a company whose mission is to help B2B businesses connect to their ideal prospects, referral partners, and strategic partners, through their done-for-you podcast service. John is also the host of the Smart Business Revolution podcast since 2012 through which he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs. In this episode… In a world where connectedness has become such a huge deal, creating genuine relationships with other people has become even more important and valuable. This holds for particularly true for business relationships: the more authentic your relationship is with other people, the more likely that these can lead to referrals that can help expand your network. One of the best ways of connecting with your dream clients, referral, and strategic partners is gaining traction and attention. What is it? Podcasting.  But not many people truly appreciate the art and strategy behind running a business podcast. Many people often wonder about how it can help their businesses or if it can even generate ROI to make it sustainable and worth the effort. Join Allan Rolnick on this episode of The Tax Resolution Ninja Show, as he interviews John Corcoran, Co-Founder of Rise25 Media, about why every B2B business should have their own podcast. Tune in as they discuss the transformational power of podcasting for businesses, how to leverage it to build strategic connections, and what you need to focus on once you decide to start your own podcast.

Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25 Media, a company that helps B2B business owners connect with their ideal prospects, referral partners, and strategic partners through a done-for-you podcast service. Dr. Weisz has been involved in podcasting for 11 years and was a senior producer for one of the early business podcasts where he helped to put all of their systems in place and helped them add volume, feature, and edify various business leaders. Dr. Weisz has also been running his own podcast, Inspired Insider, since 2011. He has been featuring top entrepreneurs and founders/CEOs of companies such as P90X, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, the Orlando Magic, and many more through video interviews. He also continues to run his own chiropractic and massage facility in downtown Chicago and has also founded a nutritional supplement business. John Corcoran, host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast is joined by Dr. Jeremy Weisz, his co-founder at Rise25 Media, in this episode to discuss two of the eight core values that Rise25 Media has. They’ll be explaining why having core values is important for any business and they’ll also be sharing examples of how Rise25 Media upholds their core values. The post Dr. Jeremy Weisz | Do Your “Core Values” Even Matter? appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25 Media, a company that helps B2B business owners connect with their ideal prospects, referral partners, and strategic partners through a done-for-you podcast service. Dr. Weisz has been involved in podcasting for 11 years and was a senior producer for one of the early business podcasts where he helped to put all of their systems in place and helped them add volume, feature, and edify various business leaders. Dr. Weisz has also been running his own podcast, Inspired Insider, since 2011. He has been featuring top entrepreneurs and founders/CEOs of companies such as P90X, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, the Orlando Magic, and many more through video interviews. He also continues to run his own chiropractic and massage facility in downtown Chicago and has also founded a nutritional supplement business. John Corcoran, host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast is joined by Dr. Jeremy Weisz, his co-founder at Rise25 Media, in this episode to discuss two of the eight core values that Rise25 Media has. They’ll be explaining why having core values is important for any business and they’ll also be sharing examples of how Rise25 Media upholds their core values. The post Dr. Jeremy Weisz | Do Your “Core Values” Even Matter? appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Nick Damoulakis is the Co-founder and President of Frederick, Maryland’s office of Orases. He has the privilege of leading a diverse, smart, and talented group of individuals across a variety of disciplines and with clients ranging from the NFL, Major League Baseball, Johns Hopkins University, and Hershey and Walter Reed Hospital. Nick is a creative problem solver and strategic thinker with over 20 years of experience in the digital landscape in creating custom software. He is also a thought leader in the industry and he authored and created The Digital Framework which is an interactive process of working with organizations to align values to their culture, leadership styles, and strategic thinking. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Nick Damoulakis, Co-founder and President of Orases, to find out how Nick was able to successfully start and grow a business during the dot-com bubble while studying for a master's degree. They also discuss Nick's strategies for building a company culture and how it was like for him to work with his wife. The post Nick Damoulakis | Starting a Business During the Dotcom Bubble While in Academia appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Nick Damoulakis is the Co-founder and President of Frederick, Maryland’s office of Orases. He has the privilege of leading a diverse, smart, and talented group of individuals across a variety of disciplines and with clients ranging from the NFL, Major League Baseball, Johns Hopkins University, and Hershey and Walter Reed Hospital. Nick is a creative problem solver and strategic thinker with over 20 years of experience in the digital landscape in creating custom software. He is also a thought leader in the industry and he authored and created The Digital Framework which is an interactive process of working with organizations to align values to their culture, leadership styles, and strategic thinking. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Nick Damoulakis, Co-founder and President of Orases, to find out how Nick was able to successfully start and grow a business during the dot-com bubble while studying for a master's degree. They also discuss Nick's strategies for building a company culture and how it was like for him to work with his wife. The post Nick Damoulakis | Starting a Business During the Dotcom Bubble While in Academia appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25 Media, a company that helps B2B business owners connect with their ideal prospects, referral partners, and strategic partners through a done-for-you podcast service. He has been involved in podcasting for 11 years and has also been running his own podcast, Inspired Insider, since 2011. He features top entrepreneurs and founders/CEOs of companies such as P90X, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, the Orlando Magic, and many more through video interviews on his podcast. Dr. Weisz also continues to run his own chiropractic and massage facility in downtown Chicago and has also founded a nutritional supplement business. Dr. Jeremy Weisz is back on the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk to John Corcoran about the best strategies for getting more referrals for a business. They’ll be discussing the benefits of making and giving introductions, how to use a podcast to get more referrals, and the benefits of having a referral program. The post Dr. Jeremy Weisz | [Live Episode] 4 Strategies to Get More Referrals – Today appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25 Media, a company that helps B2B business owners connect with their ideal prospects, referral partners, and strategic partners through a done-for-you podcast service. He has been involved in podcasting for 11 years and has also been running his own podcast, Inspired Insider, since 2011. He features top entrepreneurs and founders/CEOs of companies such as P90X, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, the Orlando Magic, and many more through video interviews on his podcast. Dr. Weisz also continues to run his own chiropractic and massage facility in downtown Chicago and has also founded a nutritional supplement business. Dr. Jeremy Weisz is back on the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk to John Corcoran about the best strategies for getting more referrals for a business. They’ll be discussing the benefits of making and giving introductions, how to use a podcast to get more referrals, and the benefits of having a referral program. The post Dr. Jeremy Weisz | [Live Episode] 4 Strategies to Get More Referrals – Today appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Elise Holtzman is an experienced attorney, a certified professional coach, and the founder of The Lawyer's Edge, a boutique firm that provides professional development services to individual attorneys and legal organizations.  Elise has a J.D. from Columbia Law School. She practiced commercial real estate transactional law before shifting her focus to empowering lawyers as they navigate their growing careers. In this episode… When we think about sales, it's easy to only focus on the negative connotations: the used car sales person, or the telemarketer who calls at all hours of the day, to name a couple. But in the ever-evolving landscape of law, it's important now more than ever to learn how to market and sell your services.  That's why Elise Holtzman, founder and president of The Lawyer's Edge, wants to help burgeoning lawyers level up their business without feeling pushy or overbearing. She assists her clients with mastering the skills they didn't learn in law school: namely, how to be a successful sales person.  On this week's episode of The Lawyer's Edge Podcast, Elise is interviewed by Rise25 co-founder, Smart Business Revolution podcast founder, and business networking expert John Corcoran about the importance of clearly and professionally selling your services. Elise and John get into the nitty gritty of quoting your prices with confidence, avoiding the commodity trap, and being okay with letting certain clients walk away. Stay tuned.

John Corcoran from Rise25 talks about building strategic relationships to grow your ecommerce business. John Corcoran also talks about getting qualified leads which seem to be harder to get currently. He also covers effective strategies that work well for lead generation today and what role does a podcast play in lead generation. Also covered in the interview: What is the importance of growing relationships for Amazon sellers? What advice when we get back to business events and social events to create contacts. What can you do with the contact information once you have it? What are some of the mistakes made when trying to generate leads. What kind or tips or the proper approach when connecting with LinkedIn? How to get the new connection to the point where you can do a subtle sales pitch? What role does a Podcast play in lead generation? How much time does John spend weekly on his Podcast? What is the best approach to get in contact with top influencers? Is it too late to start a Podcast? What is the importance of diversifying as an Amazon seller? What brought John Corcoran to working in the White House? What leads to the creation of Rise25? How to contact John Corcoran and his podcast. About John Corcoran Co-founders of Rise25 - https://www.rise25.com Rise25, LLC, a company whose mission is to help your business connect to your ideal prospects, referral partners, and strategic partners using a done-for-you podcast. The bottom line is we make sure you ROI from your podcast. Leveraging strategy based on our collective 20 years of podcasting experience, Rise25 helps you to connect quicker to higher caliber referral partners, clients, strategic partners, and industry influencers to generate ROI without heavy selling. John Corcoran is a recovering attorney and a writer, author, father of four, and a former Clinton White House Writer and Speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. He is the author of three books about relationship building and client acquisition and has written for Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Lifehacker, The San Francisco Chronicle, and basically anywhere else that will let him. He has been the host of the Smart Business Revolution podcast since 2012, through which he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs, from Peter Diamandis and Adam Grant to Gary Vaynerchuk and Marie Forleo. About FeedbackWhiz - https://www.feedbackwhiz.com FeedbackWhiz helps Amazon sellers monitor, manage, and automate emails, product reviews, orders, and feedback. Build professional email templates with gifs, emojis, buttons, and attachments. A/B test subject lines and view open rate analytics. Send or exclude emails based on triggers such as refunds, shipment, delivery, feedback, and repeat buyers. Track and manage all product reviews. Instant notifications whenever a review is posted. Monitor all product listings and get alerts when critical events such as hijackers, buy-box loss, and listing changes occur.

Elise Holtzman is an experienced attorney, a certified professional coach, and the founder of The Lawyer's Edge, a boutique firm that provides professional development services to individual attorneys and legal organizations.  Elise has a J.D. from Columbia Law School. She practiced commercial real estate transactional law before shifting her focus to empowering lawyers as they navigate their growing careers. In this episode… As a lawyer, it's not enough to keep your head down and do good work anymore; instead, you need to be seen and noticed, both online and off.  As president and founder of The Lawyer's Edge, Elise Holtzman knows the importance of visibility for lawyers and law firms. She helps her clients get noticed for their hard work so that they can develop their business and achieve professional success.  In this week's episode, Elise is interviewed by business networking expert and founder of Rise25 and the Smart Business Revolution podcast, John Corcoran, about how to prioritize visibility in and out of the office. They discuss the importance of creating a LinkedIn account, how to network during the pandemic, and whether or not you should hire a PR professional. Stay tuned.

Elise Holtzman is an experienced attorney, a certified professional coach, and the Founder of The Lawyer's Edge, a boutique firm that provides professional development services to individual attorneys and legal organizations.  Elise has a J.D. from Columbia Law School. She practiced commercial real estate transactional law before shifting her focus to empowering lawyers as they navigate their growing careers. In this episode… Do you feel like there's more you need to do to become a partner at your firm, but you're unsure of what they are? Are you looking to grow your firm, but aren't yet comfortable with networking?  Elise Holtzman's boutique firm, The Lawyer's Edge, can help you get the solutions to these problems and more. Elise helps both individual attorneys and legal organizations overcome the fears of business development so that they can achieve personal and professional success.  On this episode of The Lawyer's Edge podcast, Elise Holtzman talks with business networking adviser and Founder of Rise25 and the Smart Business Revolution podcast, John Corcoran, to discuss the business development skills that aren't covered in law school. They dive into how to use social media to your advantage, the best way to manage your time as both a lawyer and a marketer, and some networking strategies for introverts. Stay tuned. 

John Corcoran is an attorney, writer, and a father, and a former Clinton White House Writer and Speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, he has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and owned his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area working with small business owners and entrepreneurs. He is the creator of Smart Business Revolution and the Smart Business Revolution podcast. He's the cofounder with Dr. Jeremy Weisz, of Rise25, LLC, an education and training company which holds in-person and virtual trainings for ecommerce entrepreneurs and professional services business owners. He has been profiled in Forbes and in the books Entrepreneurial You and Stand Out by Dorie Clark and The Successful Mistake by Matthew Turner, and his writing has appeared in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Art of Manliness, Lifehacker, Business Insider, Get Rich Slowly and numerous other publications, blogs and websites. During this show we discuss… Ways to increase your income and attract more clients and customers The best strategy you can use to get more clients How to identify the best influencers to rapport with Building a successful relationship with influencers in your niche How to monetize your relationship with influencers Ways startups or long-term entrepreneurs build their networks from scratch How to create a networking plan The top tools for online networking Questions to ask yourself to determine who should be in your ideal network Strategies to use to seek out the best network for your business Steps to take in order to keep up the conversation with both old and new connections Creating a relevant and successful revenue streams for your business Setting feasible goals and accomplishing them Factors that prevent a business owner from achieving their best results Adjusting your habits to build better relationships for my business Crucial but evitable failures to avoid in your business And much more…

John began his career working in politics, including as a writer in the Clinton White House, Office of Presidential Letters and Messages. He was also a Speechwriter in the California Governor's Office during the Davis Administration, and later he became an Attorney. John gave up speechwriting and the law to become a blogger and podcaster! He helps business owners connect with anyone they want to connect with. And they find their businesses grow exponentially because of it. He also owns and operates a website and related Podcast called SmartBusinessRevolution.com where he shows entrepreneurs how to build and use relationships to build more value, revenues and profits in their businesses. John's take on the business: The number one, most important thing that will determine your level of success or failure in business is your relationships. In this Podcast episode John shares his insights on building stronger relationships, and connecting with people that can make a difference in your business. Episode Highlights: John's history as a white house intern, staff writer, attorney and entrepreneur Why "helping first" matters most. How to build relationships without being awkward. How to break the ice with a new group of people. Learn some basic mechanics of talking with people. Making connections brings more value. Why delivering value works best. How making introductions builds value for you. How does John make a living in "networking". Events where "mixing" is required and new people are attending. How to monetize Podcasting Transcription: Mark: So I remember an event … I think it was three years ago, I was at Pubcon and I had hired a PR firm to be able to help with Quiet Light Brokerage and some things that we were trying … no was it four years ago we were trying to do and I had hired somebody to come with me from a PR firm and she was an awesome networker. I mean she was phenomenal at what she did. And she came out to me laughing at the networking event at Pubcon because she said this is so funny. She's like I'm so used to networking events where everybody's a professional networker and she said people here obviously are not because everyone was looking down at their phones and shuffling their feet and saying I don't really want to introduce myself to anybody so I'm going to pretend like I actually have something to do on my phone. And you know what that was also me. I'm a terrible networker. I'm not really good at it. I'm a natural introvert. Joe, I understand you had John Corcoran and he's a networker and you guys talked about networking. This is an area where I struggle so I'd love to learn a little bit more about what you guys discussed. Joe: You know one of the first things John said was don't fall asleep, don't tune out because it's networking. You can grow your business dramatically by meeting the right people and being introduced to the right people. You don't go at it with that approach ias John's thought it's more just building relationships and those relationships lead to additional connections and relationships that can help grow your business; double, triple the size of your business. It's helped us dramatically through what this podcast we've met so many people. It's broken down doors and they feel like they know us more because of it. The networking that John talks about is exactly the same. It's through all of the different events that we might attend to. And he kind of gives some tips on breaking the ice to make connections and really kind of the Golden Rule approach to networking. It's a fascinating story. John's actually a fascinating guy. He used to work as a speechwriter for … I think it's called presidential letters during the Clinton administration. He did not know Monica Lewinsky. For those listening, I did ask. It was pre-recording but he absolutely didn't know her. Yeah, everybody chuckles poor girl really, seriously. He went to law school after doing that and eventually became a lawyer, practicing attorney and replaced his income as a lawyer by podcasting and blogging and doing that through networking. Pretty impressive guy, great story and I think he can help a great deal with people that don't realize how important networking is in helping other people is to their business at the end of the day. Mark: Awesome let's go right on into it and learn a little bit more about networking. Joe: Hey folks it's Joe Valley from Quiet Light Brokerage and today I've got a very special guest. His name is John Corcoran and he has a ton of experience both as a writer for the White House, as an attorney, and as a networking specialist. John, welcome to the Quiet Light Podcast. John: Thanks to have had me, Joe. Joe: Quite heavy here man. We met at the Prosper Show you're doing that very thing, walking around with a camera and a microphone, networking, talking to people, helping James do a great job there which they always do and I think you've been a big part of that. But that's my intro right there. I need you to tell these folks that are listening all about your background, your experience, who you are, and what you're all about. John: Sure. Well hopefully, people didn't tune out when they heard oh networking I hate that stuff. That's a funny reaction that people have. It's kind of like sales right? We know it's important but we also kind of hate it. And oftentimes that's because we've had some kind of negative interaction or negative experience with it; some guy coming up and sticking you his business card in your hand, in your face trying to sell you on something at a networking event. I'm not an advocate of that. I think there's a lot smarter ways to do it, a lot of tools that we have available. My background you know when I was a kid I moved around a lot. My father lost a job three separate times and each time we had to move across the country 3,000 miles away; away from family and friends. That experience taught me the importance of building relationships in business and it's critically important. And as a result of that, I've had some amazing experiences in my career. As you mentioned right there in the White House, in the Clinton White House years, speechwriter with the Governor of California. I had my own legal practice for a number of years and now I've got a business called Rise25 and a blog and a podcast called Smart Business Revolution. That's really more of my focus now and we bring people together at live events and I really enjoy doing that. Joe: Tell us a little bit about your background in terms of … I'm looking at your bio here and it says you went from party school to the White House. Just for the sake of the people that are listening, how the hell did you make that transition from being at a party school to writing speeches for the president? John: It's strange I know. It's a strange trajectory. So yeah I mean basically I went from an English major, getting a BA in English at a party school to within a year of that I was a writer in presidential letters and messages in the Clinton White House. It's kind of like a second tier speechwriter. I'm kind of like a … you know as a speechwriter has pulled a hamstring then we would step in, that kind of thing. But it was an amazing experience. I had interned in the speechwriting office during college. It was an amazing experience and I went back to college. And networking lesson number one is keep in touch with the people in your network. And once you build a relationship with someone it's really important to keep in touch with them. And so I was back at college, I knew I'd love to get a job at the White House but not all former interns get that kind of gig and so I kept in touch. I would send things from time to time like speeches or articles or passages that I found that I would send to the speechwriters. Not as a way of saying like hey do you have a job for me? But they … it kept me top of mind and what do you know a month or a couple of months later, a year later something like that they reached back out and said hey we heard about this position for you and I ended up applying and getting it. So it was an amazing experience. Joe: Were you taught that or did you just intuitively share information, stayed in touch and tried to help with little bits and informa,tion that you found? John: Yeah looking back I think really it was part of how I grew up and having to be that kid who is new in the class. I remember what it's like to move in the middle of a school year into … I went from Southern California to Massachusetts which is a huge culture shock. From being a kid it was like out at the beach to like dock siders and button downs and stuff like that in Massachusetts. It's a very different kind of culture and showing up in the middle of the school year when everyone had been in the same group of kids for years and years. And so it taught me the importance of being able to go into a new community and be able to make friends essentially. And I did that a number of times growing up and so I just realize the importance of it. And also just with watching my dad struggle when he got laid off a couple of times, the importance of building a network before you need it. You need to have these things so that when the S-H-I-T hits the fan, which it does from time to time, the economy or your company going under or whatever you've got to have that network. You have to have built those relationships first so that you can use them when you need them. Joe: Yeah I think it's essential. There are several mentors in my life that have given imparted wisdom. One of them is along those lines and it kind of goes with what I've recently studied which is a DarrenDaily … they call them DarrenDaily it's a Darren Hardy program, you know essentially it sounds like what you do about speechwriters was you gave something to them first. You didn't expect anything in return. You were giving them something to help them. Hey here's an idea and you were on top of mind because of that. And then you kept giving throughout the year and eventually, you got something back. Maybe it wasn't your intention to get something back but you were there, you were front of mind and you were offering something to them. I find that the same thing applies to what I do. You talked about networking it'll gross folks, don't tune out because of that. Same thing with a broker man, I'm a "broker" right? I'm a business broker. People get sort of turned off by that if they go with the general label of business broker. But more than anything else we just simply try to help. We try to help people with whatever the issue is, with the experiences that we have, with the knowledge that we have, with the relationships that we have. I refer people out all the time helping them connect with bookkeepers, attorneys, whatever it might be expecting absolutely nothing in return. Eventually, we'll run into them at a conference and spend some time with them and build a relationship with them and then they may refer somebody to us or if when they decide to sell their business they'll think of us first. I don't like networking. I don't. I never have. I'm a bit of an introvert. I love doing the podcast because it's just you and me it's not a whole group of people here. I don't have to walk up in a crowded room. I'm a kind of a low talker so people can't hear me. I've got a big microphone now so that helps. How do you advise people to sort of break the ice with a new networking group or a mastermind group or if they're at an event like Rhodium Weekend like E-commerce Fuel like Smart Marketer, like Blue Ribbon Mastermind, and to just walk up to a group of people and start talking? How do you recommend they do that? Just say hey because obviously, they're strangers too? John: Yeah I mean there's a high level and then there's the mechanics of what you use in a physical … a face to face type of interaction like that which also applies to online. You know a lot of networking we do these days can be through tools like LinkedIn or Facebook or something like that where you can really leverage relationships. So I would say first you got to start with okay am I at the right event to begin with? And that requires some really deep soul searching. Are you going in the right direction with your career? And people do pivots all the time. They change, they just … they lose passion for something. So you have to be sure you're going in the right direction because you can't squeeze blood from a turnip. And if you're at the wrong event then you're not going to find the right people there who you're going to want to engage with or you're going to want to talk to. So start with that and then secondly I think you're right about the give approach. You've got to focus on okay I'm going to give, give, give as much as possible and then after that people are going to want to return the favor. And that doesn't mean you should be taken advantage of but it means you should try and deliver value to people first before you try and hit them with a sales pitch. We've all been hit with a sales pitch right off the bat where people tries to get something from us or tries to get us to buy from them and it just doesn't feel right. It sits in our stomachs. So don't be that kind of person. Be a giver first. And then [inaudible 00:11:08.3] talking to people face to face in an event or something like that. Usually, I think people struggle because they over think it and they think okay I want to come up with some brilliant thing that will be related to my vocation, that will get us in a big discussion around what it is I do so that I can sell them on something. Well, the truth is you should spend a lot more time on just more human conversation. It could about hey how about this crazy weather we've been having or when did you get in? If you're at a conference you know where are you from? Maybe it's something on their attire, maybe they have an interesting shirt on or something like that. A lot of times there are little tidbits that you can you can pick out of there and then that gets you into a conversation. And then people leave little breadcrumbs all the time they just require exploring. People will mention oh yeah I was a little delayed my daughter had a volleyball tournament and so I wasn't able to get here when I wanted to. Well, that's a huge opening right there explore that. Go a little bit further and say oh really where did she play volleyball, what was the tournament, what was … how is she doing, what position is she in? Just taking an interest in people will get you really really far. Joe: It almost goes back to our teenage days when our parents told us just to take an interest in the girls and ask questions and it would work out pretty well. John: I know. Joe: We were teenagers and we paid no attention and we got it all wrong. At least I did, I don't know about you though. John: Exactly. I don't even know if my parents gave me that amount of advice so [inaudible 00:12:37.8]. Joe: I'm trying to do with my kids and I know that you're doing something with your son. I saw it on LinkedIn. I love that you're helping him sell some- John: Yeah we're- Joe: It's … I almost said Girl Scout cookies. John: Yeah … oh no, it's Kab Scout. And it's funny he's like a natural born entrepreneur. He just turned eight and loves selling stuff, loves making money and so we're kind of using it as a teaching opportunity. But right there, there's a good example okay. You said I hate networking, a lot of people say that I hate networking but I love connecting with people. They'll follow it up with that and then I'll say okay well what do you think networking is really? I mean it's connecting with people. Maybe you hate being in a room full of strangers and not sure what to say, that's a given and that's fine. I totally get that. A lot of people get uncomfortable in that kind of situation. But me sharing my son's experience and experience we're going through with learning about setting up a website to sell Boy Scout popcorn as a fundraiser you know that's a way of remaining top of mind with people who are in your network on LinkedIn. And people see that and then it's also a way of teaching too because I'm also using it as a teaching opportunity as well. And it also personalizes me. I found … you probably found this too, when people they know more about you personally, a passion, or a hobby that you have or they know something about your kids or something they're a lot more connected to you. And I mean I discovered this a long time ago, long before I had kids. When I asked people about their children before I had kids I would ask too about their children because I notice they would light up. And it just breaks down these walls, breaks down these barriers, it allows you to really accelerate the connecting process so that you get to know that person a lot better and they're a lot more motivated to help you. They start to treat their interactions with you less transactionally and more like a true friend, a relationship; something that they actually are invested in helping. So that's why I do things like that is sharing a little piece … if you share a little piece about your life, it's not everything, but sharing a piece about your life it makes people more connected to me. It makes me top of mind and who knows where it might lead after that. Joe: Right, I couldn't agree more. I saw it and I felt it humanized you and I felt like I knew you a little bit better even though we've only met a couple of times. I was a guest on your podcast, you're a guest on ours, and we met at the Prosper Show. So I totally get it. By way of example a lot of people listening they're either buyers or sellers and they love to monetize things. They say well how can I monetize something? And I want to give an example, I got a text today about two hours before this recording where someone was at an event in Miami and I introduced him to somebody else. They connected and he said to me, he sent me a text and he's like thank you for introducing me to so and so. I feel like I got 1.5 million dollars' worth of value out of that lunch and I'm buying a business from him for much less than that so I feel like I've doubled my money. And they were able to meet face to face for the first time and just get that connection. And that particular individual is making a point of helping lots of different people. I can't give you his name but every time I speak with someone that has connected with him it's not about what they got from him it's what … which they did get it's what he did for them. And that comes back around and it gets monetized in a variety of different ways. Most people listening again are either buyers or sellers thinking how the heck is this going to help me? Back when I sold my business in 2010 there weren't really any Mastermind groups. There were certainly not any Facebook groups. There weren't any Smart Marketer events or Rhodium weekend, any of these things that we go to now and connect with people over and over and over again and it's eventually just a trip to hang out with our friends. Hanging out with those friends now and sharing that information without expectations or getting back anything else is what I think is the way to immaterially monetize it. You can monetize it but you have a hard time calculating it. Do you have any direct experiences or examples where you can say you know I introduced these two people … this person connected with so and so and their business took off because of it? John: Oh … I mean I couldn't narrow it down. I mean I have so many examples of that sort of thing and I do it more than most people. So I don't want to say that you need to spend all your time doing that. There are some connectors who spend too much time going out delivering value, connecting other people. But let me put it this way if you try the alternative … the opposite that certainly doesn't work. We know that doesn't work. If you just go out there and you don't try and deliver value and you just try and pitch people we all know that doesn't work very well right? So if you try the alternative, if you try the give first approach you will see dollars and cents to your bank account, others will see dollars and cents in their bank account. I can think of offhand two situations where I introduced two people to each other, kind of like you, you're just an introduction; no strings attached or anything like that. I just thought you two would get along and they started a business together. In one case those two individuals, they lived in the same state but opposite sides of the state. One ended up moving to the other part of the state so that they could work together and have a business together as a result of that one introduction. And you know those people will walk to the end of the earth for me after I've made that introduction. So it definitely turns into dollars and cents in terms of more clients, more referrals that sort of thing. Joe: But that wasn't your intention right? John: No … I mean it's not my intention but I will say this, look we're all in business, we're all motivated by making money, we want to keep the lights on, we want to keep food in the fridge right? So I don't say at all that you should go out there and you should just be randomly introducing everyone on the street or be doing it matchmaking or something like that. You should do it strategically. You should do it because it's good for your business. I'm not saying go on and do it because for charitable purposes although it is a great thing to do and it does great … it puts great good out into the world. I'm saying do it because it's good for your business. It's good for your career. And it has just been the experience that I've lived. There are great books out there by the way, Give and Take by Adam Grant, Dale Carnegie all the books that he's written. These books they give voluminous examples of people who have resulted in much value coming back to them as a result of the value that they put out in the world. Joe: And you got to a lot of events, a lot of networking events where you have got both business owners, employees, founders, and potential buyers attending them; are there any particular events that you love because specifically the way that it's organized for networking that you can … through off the top of your head, two or three of your favorite events? John: Is this cheating or can I say the ones that we do because they're- Joe: You know people are probably going what the hell does this guy do for a living? It's networking, how does he make money so … answer the question how do you make a living? John: Sure. Joe: You're a networking guy, how do you make a living? What do you do? John: Yeah. So … well, first of all, I was a practicing lawyer for many years. And even when I was a practicing lawyer I mean just introducing your clients is really valuable and giving … thinking about your clients because they will send more business back to you. Your referral partners would send more business back to you. So when I was actually full time practicing law I was practicing what I do today. Eventually, that pivoted into a blog and a podcast which replaced my income as a lawyer and I monetized both of those through a variety of digital courses and through affiliate promotions and that sort of thing. Today I run Rise25 with my business partner. We do live events. We go to conferences and we partner with conferences and hold on connection events like VIP receptions, like dinners, like all-day Masterminds at conferences. Again connecting people but we create the forum. We invite the people. We bring them in. Another thing we do also- Joe: Just to understand so you're not actually putting on the entire event, you're putting on a segment of it or a specific group of attendees. John: Right, and there's an important lesson in that because we've done our own standalone events but the reason that we do a lot of that now … an important lesson for others is it's a lot easier to go where the fish are already gathered to go fishing rather than try and pick some spot in the middle of the lake where there are no fish and attract them back to it. Go to the spot where all the fish are gathered which is what we do around conferences. The other thing we do is we do some Done-For-You lead generation as well. So we do Done-For-You lead gen so helping people with the process that we've used for years to generate leads for our self we help other businesses with that as well. Joe: What types of businesses? John: It's primarily professional services but e-commerce as well. So it's anyone who's … I mean who doesn't need leads right? Every business needs leads whether it's you're trying to connect with someone who might buy your business or whether you're trying to connect with new customers or clients or referral partners or strategic partners or whatever. You know there's a lot of different … the truth is everyone need … and like you're selling like a very inexpensive widget which is often the case with e-commerce there's often someone higher leverage who you are trying to connect with. So that might be other website owners or it might be other people who are selling on the same marketplace as you, or just other sellers that you want to connect with, or other professionals or something. It's a variety of different applications that we'd manage for people. But you asked … so you asked the question earlier was types of events that I'm preferable to. The type of event … and I want to answer that because that's an important question and it actually guides my decision making in what events I go to. I don't like going to events where the culture does not encourage people to mix with one another and what do I mean by that? Oftentimes you have events where at a local … this often happens on a local level like at a chamber of commerce or something like that where you have repeat people coming back month after month and they kind of know enough other people that there isn't enough mixing. I like events personally where I go to an event and I can just stick out my hand and talk to someone or someone else will stick out their hand and just talk to me where you feel free to meet other people. The other thing is I really like formats of events which breaks the mold. They're not just the boring, stuffy kind of reception type of format but I like the ones that are different. So actually just last night we had an event in Chicago which was a VIP food tour and we've done this a number of times, I did one in San Francisco a couple of weeks back and it's like a progressive dinner party meets a networking reception. We kind of combine the two and rather than keeping everyone in one room with watered down drinks and talking to each other all night or maybe being at a dinner table where you're stuck talking to the guy in the right of you and the guy in the left of you for the entire night, we take a group and we take them to multiple locations over the course of an evening. So you're up, you're down; you're sitting next to different people the entire time. You're walking or sitting on a bus next to different people. And we love doing that format because it gets people meeting more people which is really what we're about. So that's another piece of what we do. I realize [inaudible 00:23:45.3] to what we do but you asked the question what types of events so I really enjoy that format. Joe: All right. Tell us about Rise25 and the blog … the podcast and the blog. I want to know more about that. I have a feeling here John that people are going to want to listen to your podcast and learn more about what you do. John: Yeah. Joe: Just … let's hear it. John: Yeah so Smart Business Revolution I started it about eight or nine years ago now. It was a blog and a podcast, it still is. I continue to write there. I continue to publish podcasts. I started … this is an important lesson because now we do help clients with this as well so this is part of the lead generation piece is eight or nine years ago when I was a full time practicing law literally I had a client who came in and he hired me for a tiny little matter. It was $500 of writing a lease for him. I was reading about the guy and I was like wow this is a really interesting guy. He was an entrepreneur. He had started multiple companies one of which had gone public. So he's really successful. I was thinking how can I make … how can I turn this guy into like my best client? You know come back to me over and over again. Literally what I just did is I said hey do you have like 20 minutes I'd love to just like ask you some questions about your career and your businesses and everything. I'm going to record it and I'm going to publish it. I didn't even know how to do that. I didn't even know how to record or publish; podcasting wasn't even a thing back then. And so I ended up doing that, I asked him all these questions. What's amazing is you're publicizing that person. It's exactly what we're doing right now. But you're publicizing that person and you're also asking them questions about their challenges, their opportunities, you're figuring out are there other ways that you can help this person or deliver value to that person? And so what do you know he ended up turning into a great client. He ended up coming back to me and saying hey can you help me with this and this and this other thing too. And it's a strategy that I've used over and over again. I've done it probably three or 400 times with different people where you just simply take an interest in someone else. And you go the extra mile so you actually record it and you publish it and you give them a promotion, give them publicity, you send traffic, you send eyeballs to them. Again it's exactly what you're doing right now. You don't have to have a podcast to do it although podcasting is such an accepted and understood medium these days so that's really the best way to do it today. And I think everyone should have a podcast because it's so powerful. Joe: And you've figured out a way to monetize the podcast and the blog as well which is really weird if we think about the fact that you went to law school, quit to be a podcaster and a blogger and you replaced your income. How did you manage to do that? John: Well so, first of all, you can monetize a podcast … when people hear … I know I just wrote an article about this. I did a research study and I surveyed hundreds of podcasters and I asked them how they monetized their podcast. And so you can go to Smart Business Revolution and you can see the article now. It's at Rise25 also. And people generally thought … they thought of the traditional model, the old school media model. Like I'm just going to build up a big audience and then I'm going to sell ads or sponsorship. And that is only one of dozens of different ways of monetizing a podcast. It's actually probably the worst of all of them and yet everyone thinks that that's what you need to do. It's the most difficult to do. So I mean I've monetized my podcast in a variety of different ways including getting more clients, getting more referrals, filling live events, filling webinars, strategic partnerships; you name it. If you can connect what it is you do which is your business, your profession with the podcast which not everyone does a great job of connecting those two. Sometimes they are completely unrelated and if you have a hobby podcast that's fine that's not what we're talking about here. But if you connect those two and you use them to build more relationships with prospective clients, with referral partners, with strategic partners, you use that podcast in order to build more of those relationships and connect with SALT leaders and gurus and speakers and authors that you would never otherwise have a chance of connecting with then it's an amazing powerful tool. It's … I mean I've been able to have conversations with people who would never give me the time of the day you know what I mean? Like I can't email Gary Vaynerchuk and say hey man I would be in New York can you meet me at a Starbucks for 45 minutes? I want to pick your brain; I'm going to ask some questions about my business. Is that cool? [inaudible 00:28:00.1] like who are you I'm not going to do that but I had him on my podcast even though he's a busy guy because of the nature of the medium. So that's why I'm such a huge fan of the medium it's just … and it's a much better way to network. That's what we're talking about right? Connecting, building relationships, seeing how you can help each other, giving, all of those are encapsulated in the process of doing a podcast and everyone should do it. Joe: I agree 100%. It's what we do; it's why we do it. Because we're connecting with people like you that might be hard to connect to or with otherwise. John: Oh yeah absolutely, I wouldn't return your call if it weren't for that. Joe: I know you're never going to list it … and it personalizes things right? You can write an amazing article, give some amazing advice but without that personality behind it, it's just words on paper. We had people tell us that if they chose someone else to go with someone else it's because they felt like they knew them because they listened to their podcast. John: Yeah. Joe: So I think the personalization of it is important. I think that for those listening that maybe an expert on an advertising business, content, blog, or a SaaS business, or an e-commerce business and you're wondering how the heck do you benefit from this, how would you start a podcast and what … how is it going to work for you? You're going to connect with people that are going to be experts giving advice and you're going to benefit from it in your own business being able to apply some of that advice and being able to pick their brain as well. In addition to other people that have had great success that may come onto to the podcast and share their story and may want to do business with you as well. You just never know what's going to come of it if you just help others and give. And yes it is business we're all in this to put food on the table and hopefully put some money in retirement and stop doing this someday when were not capable anymore but it's fun and it's enjoyable. John: Yeah. Joe: And we get to make a living from it which is kind of nice too. John: Yeah and you know I say it's kind of personal and professional development that also doubles as marketing. Because you're enriching yourself, you're learning, you're asking questions, you're learning and you're also recording it and you're going to put it up on the internet and it's going to exist forever. So it's marketing that will be out there for you forever. And if you're asking well I sell a widget, it … I don't see how that's going to help me or maybe it's some other seller out there that you want to connect with or maybe it's potentially a buyer. I mean that's a great way to use that as a tool. It will help me with hiring, recruitment right? There's so many other ways that you can you can do it. I mean I'm sure Joe you've had this experience, I've had this experience when people come up to me and you have a conversation with them and they're just kind of like smiling as they listen to you talk because you know what's going on in their head they're thinking wow he sounds just like he does in the podcast. And people will say that, they'll be like man you just … you talk just like you do in the podcast. Well, guess what when I'm on the podcast that's me. I'm not putting out an act or anything like that I'm just actually being me you know. And we've had people that would go … a couple of people who came in to our event recently in San Francisco who had gotten to know me from the podcast and the funny thing is … and this takes a little getting used to, the funny thing is that they've been listening on their own time while I'm doing other things to episodes, past episodes, the whole back catalog and when they come up they feel like they've already built a relationship with you. That's wonderful because of the know like and trust process right? You are already that much further along so it then makes it just a lot easier to have a conversation with them around some kind of strategic partnership or a client … a relationship of some sort. It's just a lot easier. You'd move the ball a lot further down the field. Joe: 100%, I couldn't agree more and I would recommend that everybody does it. For those that are going to events and I've been to many of them and I have that stigma of being a broker. We don't pitch at Quiet Light, we're just here to help so we have to get around that stigma some way. But I was at an event last March I think it was and I've had a conversation with two or three other people and this guy walked up and he just stood there and he started to shake his head up and down and you know at the right moment he just stuck his hand out and introduced himself. And that I think taught me a lesson. It's the hardest thing to do when you go to some of these events like this, you see groups of people talking and you'd say damn they all know each other. I really don't know anyone. It's my first time here. The reality is that even though they're talking and having a good time and having a drink and laughing they may have just met. That was exactly the case that night. The three of us had just met and this person came into our conversation not knowing whether or not we really knew each other and he was welcomed into it and that's what these events are all about. You should never be shy about walking up to somebody and saying hello. You should never be shy about talking to someone like John, talking to someone like myself if we have something that we can help with that's our operation. That's exactly what we do. We're going to give you any and all advice we can. And if someone like John and myself try to get their hooks into you for a commission they're the wrong people to work with. Just walk away, get what you can, and move on. But don't be afraid to stick your hand out and shake your hand and just say hello. It starts a conversation. It's the hardest thing to do but it's also the best thing to do wouldn't you agree? John: I totally agree. Absolutely. Yeah. It's just funny as you're saying about having a stigma you know I think a lot of people feel that way. Especially when they're in business which most people are right? You're in business, you're at a networking event and you're thinking oh other people are thinking that I'm just going to try and sell them. I know this because people email me every day about this saying these things. And I think a lot of times we get stuck in our head a little bit and look I mean I totally get it. I worked for politicians. I've been a lawyer. I think I'm going to round up my career by working for the IRS or as a tax professional so just the most detested professions possible. So I'm used to being in that type of position. I totally get it but look if you approach not thinking about okay how am I going to get this person as a client as soon as possible and you approach thinking okay I'm just going to learn about this person. I'm going to learn what I can do if there's some recommendation I can provide. Maybe they're a huge fan of something else I'm a fan of and we can connect over that. That's it. That's all that matters. You're going to build up trust. You're going to get to know them. And then later there might be the possibility of doing business together but start with that first and that gives you a great foundation. Joe: I agree if you do that enough your pipeline of new business will eventually fill up and it will be continually flowing. John: Absolutely. Joe: John, how do people find out more about you and learn about your experience and get to listen to the podcast and things of that nature? John: Yeah, thank you sir. So Smart Business Revolution is the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, wherever you listen to podcasts. SmartBusinessRevolution.com is the website. Rise25 is the other website and yeah reach out, I love hearing from people who heard me on a podcast so I appreciate it. It's a pleasure being here. Joe: You're a good man John. Thanks for your time. John: Thank you. Links: John's LinkedIn Profile Smart Business Revolution Blog & Podcast Rise25 Book recommendation: Give and Take by Adam Grant

Today's guest shows entrepreneurs and small business owners how to bring in more income and clients by building real human relationships with influencers, VIPs, and people who matter. He's had a very varied work history that includes working in the heart of three major industries. He was a White House writer during the Bill Clinton Administration and Speechwriter to the Governor of California. He's also worked in Hollywood and the heart of Silicon Valley. Currently, he owns his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. He is the creator of Smart Business Revolution and host of the Smart Business Revolution podcast. He's also the cofounder of Rise25 Inner Circle, an annual accountability and group coaching program for professional service entrepreneurs who want to diversify their revenues and scale up. Please join me in welcoming John Corcoran. Listen, subscribe, and read show notes at www.OntheSchmooze.com - episode 33.

If networking were a person, it would be John Corcoran.  At just 23 years old, John landed a gig as a writer for President Clinton in the White House, and his background wasn't stacked.  He has defined the importance of personal relationships in business and life in general, and he teaches us how to build these relationships to maximize income and clients without marketing or “selling” ourselves. From a creative standpoint, John started out as a cartoonist and shared the art room with Brandon Boyd, the lead singer of Incubus.  He is the founder and creator of the Smart Business Revolution podcast and website – one of the most value packed shows on iTunes.  John has appeared in Forbes, Lifehacker,The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Art of Manliness, Boost Blog Traffic, and Dumb Little Man. Here are the highlights of my funky conversation with John: ·       05:42 : His memories of always wanting to be a creative entrepreneur since he was a kid and of being a cartoonist and an editor in his high school newspaper, ·       08:45 : How it was being classmates with Brandon Boyd and attending the first Incubus gig, ·       13:40 : How he integrates writing as his creative expression in his life in being a practicing attorney and how he incorporates this in his blog and podcast, ·       12:47 : The importance and the power of interviews in regard to writing and growing your networks, and he shares his systems  and tools in tracking his networks such as ‘the conversations list', ·       19:10 : The steps to take to network if you are starting from scratch beginning with having the right mindset and being clear with your goals, ·       23:57 : Habits he puts in to place in order to preserve his connections, and ·       30:48 : Usual mistakes people make when networking and the right approaches to go about it.

John Corcoran of Smart Business Revolution tells us how to systemize our networking and relationship-building process, including: Why it's all about who you know and why that's a GOOD thing (instead of something to whine about) How to start developing a network like a ninja How to network even when you don't know anyone, “have nothing to offer” and don't have any money How to spark interesting conversations and connections Finding the RIGHT people to connect with at events and parties Getting over the ‘fear of being fake' Following up with connections and making them count How to measure your networking ‘results' and ensuring you're getting ROI for your time and efforts building your networkYou'll also like:The Art of Charm ToolboxBest of The Art of Charm Podcast  HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dug this episode, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review!  This is what helps us stand out from all the fluff out there. Ways to subscribe to The Art of Charm Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSYou can also subscribe via Stitcher FEEDBACK + PROMOTION Hit us up with your comments and guest suggestions. We read EVERYTHING. Download the FREE AoC app for iPhoneEmail jordanh@theartofcharm.comGive us a call at 888.413.7177 Stay Charming!

Have you ever seen a master mingler work a room? Someone who is really good at diving into a roomful of strangers, making friends and having a blast at the same time? My guest on episode 43 of the Smart Business Revolution podcast is a true master mingler. (I worked for another.) 25 years ago, Susan RoAne broke ground with her book, How to Work a Room (referral link). At the time, people were just beginning to become savvy to the importance of socializing in a business context. Today, there are more "rooms" -- especially online -- but working a room is no less important. In fact, being able to mingle and socialize and develop relationships with people is more important than ever. Susan actually lives in Marin County, not too far from me. We met when our mutual friend Dorie Clark got the three of us together for dinner while Dorie was in from out of town. After we recorded this interview, I actually had the privilege of "going? mingling" with Susan - we went to a TEDx networking event together. That's right - I mingled with the Mingling Maven. (She's trademarked that term, but I can't find the "TM" thingy. You get the idea.) Anyways, all I can say is she's the real deal. She worked that room like ... like ... she had written the book on the subject. I felt like a guy with two left feet. In this interview, we discuss: how to master face-to-face savvy socializing today, in a social media world how to make friends and make connections when talking to strangers how to communicate with people where they are most active online. Enjoy!