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The "What's Your Revolution?" Show with Dr. Charles Corprew"
There are some people in the world that truly should receive the moniker "Revolutionary". Stephen A. Hart is one of those people. His work detailing the success of Black Folx is unparalleled. His podcast, Trailblazer.FM (Now, "I am Black Success") is the benchmark for those who have achieved great success in the world and want to tell their stories to the masses. Stephen joins me on the show to detail his health journey, his story of resilience, the impact of his father on his life/work, and the impetus for Trailblazer.FM - seeing successful Black folx coming together to make the world together. One nugget - focus on one thing until success! You can find all you want to know about Stephen A. Hart at stephenahart.com. Please make sure you subscribe, like, and share with all of your friends.
Get Your Result with Dave Crenshaw: Productivity and Leadership
Discover how Stephen A. Hart used his entrepreneurial upbringing to become a top-rated podcast host and highly sought-after brand strategist. His parents instilled a passion for thinking outside the box and the value of building healthy relationships, which has served him well throughout his career. In this episode, you'll learn why Stephen moved to the US at a young age, how he discovered his passion for branding, and why his family is the foundation of his success today. Listen to Stephen's story and pick which action will push you closer to your success.Action Principles Pick one to do this week: Build relationships. Invest in building up the relationships you value. ACTION: Do one thing for someone you value without expecting anything in return. It doesn't have to be anything big, just something that shows you care about them.Consider therapy. Mental health is just as important as physical health. ACTION: Schedule an appointment with a therapist and give them a two-month trial before deciding if it's working for you.Create a vision. Spend time creating and revisiting your vision for life. It's a powerful tool for making effective decisions. ACTION: Spend time thinking about your vision and where you want to be five years from now. Write it down.Keep moving forward. An imperfect step forward is more productive than no step at all. As long as you're moving forward, you'll reach success. ACTION: Take the next imperfect step towards your goal. Guest ResourcesLearn more about Stephen by going to StephenAHart.com or following him on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.Suggested LinkedIn Learning CoursesImproving Your FocusMaking Big Goals AchievableDave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com
How Can You Grow Your Solo Business?Join me as I share in conversation with the one and only Ramon Ray, who is going to share some key tips and insights NOT for building a billion-dollar brand but JUST getting to over $100k in revenue-building a great business that generates a few hundred thousand dollars in revenue!In case you hadn't heard about Ramon until now ...Ramon Ray is an in-demand expert on small business success. He's has started five companies and sold two of them and is a five-time author. Ramon's latest books are "Celebrity CEO", all about personal branding and "Grow Your Solo" all about building a successful solo business! Get to know Ramon better at http://www.ramonray.comAlso, be sure to connect and follow:Ramon Ray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramonraysmallbiz/Stephen A. Hart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenaihartLeave us a rating and reviewPlease leave us a 5-star rating and review if you'd not yet done so on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify. Partner with usWe're also exploring new partners and sponsors. If you're interested in possibly working with us, please shoot me an email to stephen@stephenahart.com
Empathy is so very important in today's remote work environment, and helps leaders understand their team's perspectives, emotions, and experiences, which leads to better communication and connection.Our featured guest for this episode is Chris Cochran, CEO & Executive Producer of Hacker Valley Media. Chris will be sharing a new segment we've created called 'What's the 411' and talking with us about Leading Empathetically in an Increasingly Remote World. Follow us:Hacker Valley, I Am Black SuccessLinkedIn: Stephen A. Hart, Chris CochranTwitter: Trailblazers.FM, Stephen A. Hart, Chris CochranLeave us a rating and reviewPlease leave us a 5-star rating and review if you'd not yet done so on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify. Partner with usWe're also exploring new partners and sponsors. If you're interested in possibly working with us, please shoot me an email to stephen@stephenahart.com
Negotiate Anything: Negotiation | Persuasion | Influence | Sales | Leadership | Conflict Management
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Stephan Hart, Podcast Host of Trailblazers.FM, Marketer at SANS Institute and brand strategist, discusses the value of building a personal brand as it relates to negotiation. Trailblazers.FM Podcast SANS Institute Follow Stephan on LinkedIn Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Stephan Hart, Podcast Host of Trailblazers.FM, Marketer at SANS Institute and brand strategist, discusses the value of building a personal brand as it relates to negotiation. Trailblazers.FM Podcast SANS Institute Follow Stephan on LinkedIn Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
On today's episode of Changing, we're joined by fellow podcaster Stephen A. Hart as he describes his relationship with Christ and how he gained faith amid multiple obstacles in his life. Stephen was incredibly successful as a business owner. After graduating from college in ‘99, Stephen found himself in the mortgage industry before starting his first business in the financial sector in 2005. In 2007, his business was thriving. Because of that, he purchased things like a million-dollar brownstone and a Jamaican wedding. His success was cut short, however, when he discovered a massive investment had tanked. How did Stephen recover from the tanked investment? Having everything ripped from under him three weeks into marriage had a massive blow to his pride. Shortly after the business collapse, so did the real estate and financial market. Everything fell apart. Left with personal debt, Stephen had to dissolve his business and start over with a new structure. Amid this turmoil, he found God. After this ordeal, Stephen wanted to understand what life was really about. He realized he needed to look to God for what's next. He changed his entire mindset and began to focus on new goals. And so, over the next ten years, he reframed everything. The way he looks at money, his life, and his legacy. How does Stephen maintain his relationship with God? Throughout the pandemic, Stephen anchored himself in Matthew 6:25-34 and Phillippians 4:6-8. His focus this last year was to go not one day at a time, but one hour at a time. Stephen's lasting advice: change happens. We're always working on ourselves, but over time, those changes will lead to positivity in your future if God is at the center. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as his website. Reach out to him if you have any questions or want to know more about his journey to Christ.
This week Simone has an opportunity for some real talk with Trail Blazer and Master Pivoter, Stephen A. Hart. Stephen shares how he found clarity in his career direction and created his roadmap to reach his goals. Listen to the full episode for inspiration and tools to find your own career clarity. Connect with Stephen: StephenAHart.Com How to Stay Focused on Your Career ↪️Have a Free Career Breakthrough Conversation With Simone ↪️Stay inspired by reading The Power of Owning Your Career Book. ↪️Continue your transformation with our guidebook that outlines 52 specific tips for owning your career. ↪️Join The After Show Discussion in our LinkedIn Group. ↪️Leave a review wherever you listen to the podcast.
"God will make us strong, before he makes us happy!" Join me, Stephen A. Hart this and every Monday morning at 8am ET for a short live stream, to get our minds right as we get started in a new week. We'll discuss tips and tricks to help channel the right mindset, gratitude, and some recommended actions we can take to help us blaze our trail for the week. Learn more about Stephen: www.stephenahart.com www.brandindemand.co www.twitter.com/stephenahart www.instagram.com/stephenahart #StephenAHart #entrepreneurship #leadership #personalbranding #personalbrand #branding #marketing #jobsearch #job #jobseeker #motivation #inspiration #success #mindset #monday #missionfuel #missionfuelmornings #gratitude #mentalstrength #action
If you would like to make more money and continue to be successful in your nine-to-five job, you will like this episode.Stephen A. Hart, joins me to share how you can build your personal brand, generate more income, and build your career.He shares his perspective as a Black man from Jamaica and explains how we each have a unique background that can be a powerful tool to help us stand out from the crowd.We get personal as we talk about the joys and challenges of life, finding purpose, and how therapy might change your career and your life.And, our conversation is about much more than making money. We focus on how to serve people using the gifts we've been given and the skills and experience we've developed throughout our lives.Today's GuestStephen A. HartStephen A. Hart is a marketer, brand strategist, entrepreneur, podcaster, speaker, proud husband, and aspiring #bestdadever.Stephen is the founder and host of the Trailblazers.FM media company and podcast. In each episode he has bold conversations with brilliant Black men and women including best-selling authors, self-driven entrepreneurs, and passionate leaders.He's also the creator of Brand in Demand which helps busy, heart-centered entrepreneurs and leaders through a proven step by step process to build an amazing personal brand that is authentic, impactful, relatable, and profitable.You'll LearnHow to overcome the number one obstacle preventing you from making more moneyTips on building an online business and creating more income nowKey steps to take to better understand the people you're seeking to serveHow to start now to get where you want to be in 5, 10, 20, and 30 yearsThe power of committing to being bad until you get goodHow to create options and multiple revenue streams in a post-pandemic economyStrategies to develop your personal brand to stand out from the crowd3 Fundamental Career Skills from Today's Guest1. Embrace video as a career building skillHit record on your phone and just get started.Make it simple. Make it short.2. Make sure your digital presence is consistentFirst, buy your domain name for your first and last name. Today! Next, secure your domain handle for Twitter and Instagram too.Then, personalize your url on LinkedIn.3. Identify one thing you can do for income beyond your 9 to 5 jobDo one thing to make a little more money.You can even make "sleep coin" passive income when you're not awake.Links and Resources from this EpisodeLearn more about Stephen A. Hart and his work on his website (stephenahart.com)Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn or follow him on Twitter (@stephenahart) or Instagram (@stephenahart)Listen as Stephen interviews successful black entrepreneurs and leaders on the Trailblazers.FM podcast.Check out Stephen's discussion with Dave Stachowiak on Coaching for Leaders episode 495: How to Get Noticed on LinkedIn, with Stephen Hart For More InformationCheck out the show notes at GregHarrod.com.
Everybody can't be a billionaire, but we believe everybody can be a willionaire. Willionaires believe that where there's a will, there are several ways. And champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision. We have to have the skill and the will, but the will must be stronger than the skill. Join Shawn Dove and Stephen A. Hart this and every Wednesday for actionable, impactful and free-flowing Willionaire Wednesday conversations, that aim to help you strengthen your will. Our episode for our Day 3 of our 12 Days of Significance is Stephen Powell, the chief programs and partnerships officer of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, founded by Essence Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Emeritus Susan L. Taylor; he leads and oversees the organization's affiliate network, program expansion, partnership development, training, and technical assistance efforts. Some of Stephen's most notable honors include GQ Magazine's Movado Leader Award; Black Enterprise Magazine's 100 Modern Men of Distinction; and an Obama administration White House “Champion of Change Following in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” Stephen is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc. and serves on the Chicago Beyond Trauma Advisory Council, and is also a board member of Cinnamon Girl, Inc and Nth Dimensions, Inc. Stephen is an alum of the Institute for Non-profit Management program at Columbia University's Graduate School of Business and Howard University. He was raised in East Orange, NJ and currently resides in Montclair with his wife, Marlaina and two daughters, Sinclair Adina (14) and Simone Alexandra (10). Shawn Dove is a speaker, author, and advocate for leaders who want to improve the lives of young people, particularly Black men and boys. He is the co-author of the upcoming book: I Too Am America. You can learn more about Shawn at dovesoars.com and connect with him on twitter @dovesoars Stephen A. Hart is a marketer, podcaster, content creator, brand strategist, speaker, entrepreneur, husband and #bestdadever. You can learn more about Stephen at stephenahart.com and connect on Twitter @stephenahart More about: National CARES Mentoring Movement: caresmentoring.org Stephen A. Hart: https://stephenahart.com/ Shawn Dove: https://dovesoars.com/ Sponsoring Partners: Brand In Demand: www.brandindemand.co #blackmaleachievement #blackexcellence #blackmen #blackboys #blacklove #itooamamerica #book #author #blackhistory #blackowned #blackpride #blackunity #blm #missionfuel #livestream #wednesday #linkedin #podcast #success #mindset #mentalstrength #mentalwealth #mentalhealth
Negotiate Anything: Negotiation | Persuasion | Influence | Sales | Leadership | Conflict Management
In this episode, Stephan Hart, Podcast Host of Trailblazers.FM, Marketer at SANS Institute and brand strategist, discusses the value of building a personal brand as it relates to negotiation.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesTrailblazers.FM PodcastSANS InstituteFollow Stephan on LinkedInFollow Kwame on LinkedInIf you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything.Kwame Christian with Stephen A. Hart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/negotiate-anything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode, Stephan Hart, Podcast Host of Trailblazers.FM, Marketer at SANS Institute and brand strategist, discusses the value of building a personal brand as it relates to negotiation. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Trailblazers.FM Podcast SANS Institute Follow Stephan on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Stephen A. Hart
On this episode of the Pub Date podcast we're joined by Stephen A. Hart, founder of Isles Media, LLC, host of the top-rated Trailblazers.FM podcast, and creator of Brand In Demand™ as we discuss how authors should build their brand as they get ready to promote, launch, and sell their book. Stephen shares personal branding tips so you can: Set yourself apart from other people in your field Clarify who you are, what your message is, and who your audience is Earn trust by being your authentic self _______________________________________________________________ Stephen A. Hart is a marketer, podcaster, brand strategist, speaker and entrepreneur. He is known as the creator and host of Trailblazers.FM, but is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and leaders (just like you!) to design the personal brand and life you live and leave™. Learn more about him at www.stephenahart.com. Connect with him on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and listen to his podcast.
On this episode of the Pub Date podcast we're joined by Stephen A. Hart, founder of Isles Media, LLC, host of the top-rated Trailblazers.FM podcast, and creator of Brand In Demand™ as we discuss how authors should build their brand as they get ready to promote, launch, and sell their book. Stephen shares personal branding tips so you can: Set yourself apart from other people in your field Clarify who you are, what your message is, and who your audience is Earn trust by being your authentic self _______________________________________________________________ Stephen A. Hart is a marketer, podcaster, brand strategist, speaker and entrepreneur. He is known as the creator and host of Trailblazers.FM, but is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and leaders (just like you!) to design the personal brand and life you live and leave™. Learn more about him at www.stephenahart.com. Connect with him on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and listen to his podcast.
Stephen A. Hart a marketer, podcaster, brand strategist, speaker and entrepreneur. He is the creator and host of Trailblazers.FM which highlights Black excellence. He joins the podcast to talk about faith, family and resilience, especially during life's trials. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode of the 100% Human podcast and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.Episode topics and mentionsTrailblazers FM podcastII Corinthians 1, verses 8 - 10ChristianityFaithJamaicaKobe BryantResilienceKarl HartRelational conflictTask conflictAdam Grant's book Think AgainIndependent podcastsCOVID-19 pandemicNetflixMarvel moviesStar Wars moviesHigh blood pressurePanic attacksAnxietyTherapyMental healthGriefFollow Stephen A. Hart onlineStephen A. Hart on LinkedInStephen A. Hart on InstagramStephen A. Hart on TwitterStephen A. Hart's websiteStephen A. Hart's podcast, Trailblazers.FM
Stephen A. Hart is a marketer, podcaster, brand strategist, speaker, and entrepreneur. He helps leaders and entrepreneurs blaze their trails with confidence by designing a brand they live and leave. Stephen is also a husband to Kristin, and self-labeled #BestDadEver to Layla and Nigel. This week's conversation is dedicated to his daughter Layla who because of the legacy he wants to leave created TrailBlazers.FM. Stephen wanted to expose his daughter to #BlackExcellence. He wanted to have her point at his Pall (Podcast Hall) of Fame and reflect on the contributions of past guests as representation of who and what she can be. Check out this week's episode for more. This week's Guest is… Stephen A. Hart who is on a mission to help guide heart-centered leaders and entrepreneurs through a proven process to identify their life's purpose, vision and design a brand and a future worth living and leaving. He's the founder of Isles Media, LLC, the host of the top rated Trailblazers.FM podcast, and the creator of Brand In Demand™. He's featured over 250 successful Black entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals, on his podcast and live shows, reaching his Blazer Nation community in 150 countries. Stephen is a seasoned entrepreneur, marketer, leader, speaker, and brand strategist, and has been featured in Apple Podcasts, Black Enterprise, Podcast Movement, Speakers Magazine, SpeakerCon, Thrive Global and many other media outlets. Ways to Connect EMAIL: stephen@stephenahart.com LINKS ·. www.stephenahart.com Brandindemand.co WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE + SHARE Let's #Soar and #ElevateWOCVoices #IntimateConversationWOC
Negotiate Anything: Negotiation | Persuasion | Influence | Sales | Leadership | Conflict Management
In this episode, Stephan Hart, Podcast Host of Trailblazers.FM, Marketer at SANS Institute and brand strategist, discusses the value of building a personal brand as it relates to negotiation.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesTrailblazers.FM PodcastSANS InstituteFollow Stephan on LinkedInFollow Kwame on LinkedInIf you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything.Kwame Christian with Stephen A. Hart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/negotiate-anything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode, Stephan Hart, Podcast Host of Trailblazers.FM, Marketer at SANS Institute and brand strategist, discusses the value of building a personal brand as it relates to negotiation. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Trailblazers.FM Podcast SANS Institute Follow Stephan on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Stephen A. Hart
On today's episode of Changing, we're joined by fellow podcaster Stephen A. Hart as he describes his relationship with Christ and how he gained faith amid multiple obstacles in his life. Stephen was incredibly successful as a business owner. After graduating from college in ‘99, Stephen found himself in the mortgage industry before starting his first business in the financial sector in 2005. In 2007, his business was thriving. Because of that, he purchased things like a million-dollar brownstone and a Jamaican wedding. His success was cut short, however, when he discovered a massive investment had tanked. How did Stephen recover from the tanked investment? Having everything ripped from under him three weeks into marriage had a massive blow to his pride. Shortly after the business collapse, so did the real estate and financial market. Everything fell apart. Left with personal debt, Stephen had to dissolve his business and start over with a new structure. Amid this turmoil, he found God. After this ordeal, Stephen wanted to understand what life was really about. He realized he needed to look to God for what's next. He changed his entire mindset and began to focus on new goals. And so, over the next ten years, he reframed everything. The way he looks at money, his life, and his legacy. How does Stephen maintain his relationship with God? Throughout the pandemic, Stephen anchored himself in Matthew 6:25-34 and Phillippians 4:6-8. His focus this last year was to go not one day at a time, but one hour at a time. Stephen's lasting advice: change happens. We're always working on ourselves, but over time, those changes will lead to positivity in your future if God is at the center. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as his website. Reach out to him if you have any questions or want to know more about his journey to Christ.
I was recently interviewed by my dear friend and fellow podcast host, Stephen A. Hart. On Stephen’s podcast, Trailblazers.FM, he digs deep into conversations with Black creatives, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs and business leaders. During the fun and information rich episode, Stephen and I coved a LOT of juicy topics; including how to practically move a thought from ideation to execution, the power of building strong associations, and my newest project - Rise & Run which seeks to remove barriers of entry for Black individuals seeking elected political offices. Tune in and then blaze your trail over to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or tbpod.com to subscribe to Trailblazers.FM. You’ll be happy you did! And, while you’re at it, visit www.riseandrun.academy to learn more about Rise & Run. And, if you’re black, live in Montgomery County, Maryland and pondering the notion of running for elected office, apply today for Rise & Run.
In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I have my brother from another mother, Stephen A. Hart; discussing how to build your brand inside of the workplace. Stephen is a proud husband of 12 years to Kristin and strives to be the #bestdadever to their two crumb snatchers (his words). Stephen is a marketer, podcaster, and brand strategist. Connect with Stephen at https://stephenahart.com/ and sign up for his upcoming Branding Bootcamp at https://stephenahart.com/bootcamp/ coupon code sts200 Catch the live version of this episode on YouTube.
Rising entrepreneur, Stephen A. Hart, is the founder of Isles Media, LLC, the host of the top rated Trailblazers.FM podcast, and the creator of Brand You Academy. His podcast has featured over 150 successful Black entrepreneurs and professionals and has reached 350,000 listeners in 142 countries. Stephen joins Lets ManiFeast today to discuss his journey as a seasoned entrepreneur, marketer and brand strategist, that's on a mission to help guide 10,000 heart centered entrepreneurs through a proven process to build an amazing personal brand and business that's authentic, impactful and profitable. When he isn't helping other entrepreneurs build their legacy, he is being the #bestdadever (his words) to his two crumb snatchers and a proud husband to his wife Kristin. Learn more about this rising entrepreneur at www.StephenAHart.com Connect with Stephen on social media https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenaihart/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/stephenahart/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/stephenahart?lang=en (Twitter) After listening, be sure to leave a review, share this podcast with your network, and https://beacons.ai/manifeast (follow ManiFeast). Support this podcast
Join host Stephen A. Hart of Trailblazers.FM and Brand You Academy. Stephen shares how podcasters can determine their brand and tips to help them ensure they are addressing the needs of their target audience.Support the show (http://www.blkpodcollective.com/membership)
We've decided to optimize the messaging for Trailblazers.FM to become a podcast focused on exploring successful Black entrepreneurs. We will still feature the legendary creators, best-selling authors, and passionate leaders you have always enjoyed, but we are now able to truly double down and deliver even more targeted content for our self-driven entrepreneur community, so that whether you’re running a brick and mortar or you’re operating a side-hustle, you’ll have top tier Black representation and digital mentors on the Trailblazers.FM platform, who have done something similar to what you’re working to create and/or that you’re doing now. Feel free to access our show notes for today’s episode over at https://stephenahart.com/podcast/ You’re invited to join our Blazer Nation community and watch full length videos of some of our of conversations there, along with connecting with our tribe of other likeminded Black entrepreneurs and leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blazernation Follow Trailblazers.FM: Instagram: @TBPod @StephenAHart Twitter: @TBPod @StephenAHart LinkedIn: /in/stephenaihart We are seeking sponsors for Trailblazers.FM for our 2021 campaign. If you’d like to reach out to Stephen regarding sponsorship opportunities, please email stephen@stephenahart.com.
In this episode, I have one of the most real and raw conversations with Stephen A. Hart. He is the host of Trailblazers.FM podcast, a Brand Strategist, and one of the most amazing people you will ever meet."Winter is coming", trials and tribulations do come but God has promised to deliver us out of them all. Listen in as we discuss the dark seasons of life that most people like don't talk about and how to get through the "tough times" and experience the brighter days ahead.
In Episode 110 I share with listeners what I think is so great about podcasts. For one, podcasting democratizes media and the ability to communicate to a broad base. Podcasting makes communication accessible even to those without deep corporate backing. It lends opportunity for everyone-not just those mainstreamed to the top of the charts. And it allows alternative voices a platform to be heard. Another thing that is great bit about podcasting is that it is inexpensive. There are free hosting platforms and the only equipment you really need to start is a smartphone. You do not need to invest big dollars to make a worthwhile project. Something else that I love about podcasting is the huge variety in shows and topics! There are podcasts about news, politics and crime and justice. There are non fiction works that are like television shows (minus the visual input). There are shows on or by entertainers. There are podcasts for used car salesmen, thrift store lovers, butterflies, home buying, financial literacy, religion, bikes, travel and in any of these topics you could even find sub topics. There are limited running shows and shows 700-1000 episodes deep. And if there is a topic that you cannot find that interests you-you can create the show and build a virtual community with others who share your interests. Here are some podcasts that I really enjoy (listed in no particular order) although you know my favorite two shows are the ones I produce, Nurah Speaks and Lead Teach & Style! Nothing But Elijah - CROE Radio (blogtalkradio.com) Happy Black Woman - Rosetta Thurman Behind the Brilliance - Lisa Nicole Bell Side Hustle Pro - Nicalia Matthews Okome Redefining Wealth - Patrice Washington Trailblazers Fm - Stephen A. Hart Know Thy Self Radio - Yosef Ben Asiel Brown Ambition - Mandy Woodruff and Tiffany Aliche 'The Budgetnista' Broke-ish- Amber and Erica Business Shet- Mimi G. The Confidence Factor - Carol Sankar Snap Judgement - Glynn Washington, WNYC In The Dark-APM network Fresh Air - Terry Gross How I Built This -Guy Raz The Drop Out - ABC News The Clark Howard Show - Clark Howard Earhustle - Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods/ Radiotopia Dr. Death & Over My Dead Body - Wondery network Just the Tip from Your Podcast Performance Coach - Tim Wolhberg Money Talk with Tiff - Tiffany Grant Support Is Sexy with Elayne Fluker Buy Black Podcast - Gerald Jones School of Greatness - Lewis Howes Impact Theory - Tom Bilyeu Terms - Airship/Wondery If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to info@NurahSpeaks.com. Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com or reading her blog by clicking this link. Follow Nurah Speaks @NurahSpeaksPodcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To bring Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email info@NurahSpeaks.com Remember, don't just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!
Many of you might be online, but your website or social media profile doesn't have the right visual and verbal identity. You aren't clarifying your purpose and mission, and no one can really make sense of who you are, who you’re serving and what you’re serving. In today's episode, we discuss the 5 elements that helped me lay the right foundation for my podcast and personal brand to overcome some of these obstacles. This week's featured trailblazer is yours truly, Stephen A. Hart. In case you don't know ... I'm Stephen A. Hart and I'm a Brand Alignment Strategist who guides busy heart-centered entrepreneurs and leaders through a clear and proven process to build, market and grow their amazing personal brand. I also host this podcast, Trailblazers.FM, which is the #1 interview style podcast that explores stories of successful black professionals. The podcast has featured more than 150 black professionals and has been heard by more than 250,000 from 140 countries around the world. My ask today is that you’d help share this episode. If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #TrailblazersFM #Podcast #Podcasting #Trailblazer #BlackExcellence #BlackSuccess #PersonalBranding #PersonalBrand #Entrepreneur #Leaders #Leadership #TrailblazersFM
Stephen A. Hart is a marketer, podcaster, and brand alignment strategist. Stephen hosts Trailblazers.FM™, the #1 interview style podcast, exploring stories of today's successful black professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders. This weekly podcast has featured more than 150 black professionals and has been heard by more than 250,000+ from 140 countries around the world. Show Notes I am excited to share this interview for a number of reasons: it was recorded live from Podcast Movement 2019 in the beautiful city of Orlando. I spoke with a friend who I actually met in person for the 1st time at Podcast Movement. He is a fellow Jamaican podcaster based in the US. As a Brand Alignment Strategist, Stephen has a lot to share on the topic of personal branding. During our conversation he says: “I realize more and more that almost in 2020, what someone finds out about you when they search for you, it's going to leave them more or less inclined to do business with you or to hire you. It doesn't matter whether you are an entrepreneur or business owner or even if you are a corporate professional, you have to address your personal brand. Starting there, it is very important that we give thought to our presence online, what I call our digital footprint. Somebody is searching. Even if you work for an employer or you are looking for a new job, a recruiter is going to be looking you up. They are going to be searching (for) you on Google and LinkedIn to see what they can find out about you. If you don't take control of the results they are going to find, you're going to be in hot water.” ---- Hot Point: when somebody Googles you, what are they finding out about you? Please share it with a friend. Nothing helps me grow and improve the show more than personal recommendations from people who enjoy it. If you're really enjoying the show and want to directly contribute to its growth, please consider becoming a patron by donating here (https://glow.fm/tey). Patrons get the following great benefits: For $5 or more per month, I'll email you random surprises every once in a while, including photos of me out and about, family pics, etc that aren't for the general public. For $10 or more per month, you'll get all of the above, random surprises + photos and all, plus personalized video shout out. FUN stuff! Stay inspired! Connect with Stephen A. Hart Act NOW: Get your website at Grab your Personal Brand Audit here. Twitter LinkedIn Get 20% OFF Leadercast Women Visit our Sponsor: Jamaica Stock Exchange Email: Heneka Watkis-Porter Become a patron by donating here (https://glow.fm/tey). Patrons get great benefits.
Aimee J sits down with Stephen A Hart of TrailBlazers.Fm to talk podcasting in a 2017 interview for the Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference Show.
Aimee J sits down with Stephen A Hart of TrailBlazers.Fm to talk podcasting in a 2018 interview for the Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference Show.
We all recognize the power of a strong corporate/entity brand to generate revenue, build customer confidence, make a visual connection, and more. But, what about an individual’s online brand and digital presence? If yours needs a little TLC, this episode is for you … Brand You! Stephen A. Hart is a Brand Alignment Strategist, who guides busy professionals through a clear process to build, market and grow their own amazing personal brand using his Brand You AcademyTM and “AMD” formula. Through his podcast, Trailblazers.FM, Stephen grew a global audience and established the #1 podcast that interviews today’s successful black professionals. Tune into my interview with Stephen for a few tips on building your personal brand, then connect with him on your favorite digital platform(s): LinkedIn | Twitter| Instagram
Podcast Movement 2019 Conference, August 14-16, 2019, in Orlando, Florida, has many conference tracks, sessions, meet-ups and networking events to consider. As the host of Agile Digital Business podcast, I'm excited to be attending the conference and to get to meet up with many of my friends and colleagues who are in the podcasting arena. As an author, speaker and instructor in digital leadership and transition, and voice search marketing, the topics planned for the conference are particularly timely for me. Bossjock, Backpack Studio App Please note that I recorded this studio remotely while in Orlando. I was using the Bossjock app on my iPhone 7 Plus for the first time. After recording the show segments and bringing my music in to the app to create the episode, I later found that there is a new app available, Backpack Studio, that provides for more advanced podcast recording and editing while on a mobile device. I'm eager to download and try Backpack Studio before my next remote podcast recording and editing session! Here is a summary of topics I cover in this episode about planning for participation in Podcast Movement: The conference tracks include: creation; technical; industry; marketing; monetization; society, culture and advocacy; and audio drama/fiction. I am starting the conference with the Women's Networking Event promoted by the hosts of She Podcasts, Elsie Escobar and Jessica Kupferman. The event is sponsored by the team at Rebel Base Media and a fellow Youpreneur Academy member, Mark Asquith. Other sessions and events that I am looking forward to attending include: Aug. 13 - Networking Party Wednesday Aug. 14 - Keynote by Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income Podcast; 9 am Aug. 14 - Brand, Market and Grow Your Amazing Podcast While Still Working That Full-Time Job! by Stephen A. Hart, brand alignment strategist and host of Trailblazers.FM; 9 am Aug. 14 - Amplify Your Podcast By Publishing a Book in 90 Days - Chandler Bolt, Self-Publishing School - 12:30 pm Aug. 14 - Visit the Expo Hall; 8:45 am - 5:15 pm Thursday Aug. 15 - Advanced Audio Production by Chris Curran, Podcast Engineering School - 10:15 am Aug. 15 - Panel Discussion: State of Podcasting, Elsie Escobar, Todd Cochrane, Martina Castro, Juleyka Lantigua-Williams; 10:15 am Aug. 15 - Ads: Delivery and Engagement Beyond the Numbers by Todd Cochrane, CEO of Blubrry. Todd is @GeekNews on Twitter. Aug. 15 - Yes, That Marketing Advice for Your Podcast is BS - 2019 by Rob Walch, VP Podcaster Relations at Libsyn (host of this very podcast you have been listening to!). Rob is @podcast411 on Twitter. Friday Aug. 16 - The Power of Repurposing by my fellow Youpreneur Academy member, Amy Woods, Content 10x. She will discuss how to turn one episode in to an entire month's worth of content for your business. 10 am Aug. 16 - Higher Ed Podcasters Meetup; 5:30 pm Additional keynotes by: Conal Byrne, president of iHeart Podcast Network; Patrice Washington, podcast host of Chase Purpose, Not Money, and Tom Webster will deliver the Edison Research keynote. Thank you to the creators of Podcast Movement for starting this conference a few years ago and for helping it grow! If you are not already subscribed to my show, Agile Digital Business, I invite you to join me on the journey! My next season of episodes will be about voice search marketing. I'm excited to share them with you! Vickie Maris In the interest of full disclosure, two of the links above are my affiliate links for programs I've been a member of and that have made a significant, positive difference in my life, my progress in my career and the growth of my podcast and business - Youpreneur Academy and Self-Publishing School.
When someone googles you, the results they find are a digital first impression of you ... and what they see will leave them either more or less inclined to hire you. Our featured guest today is yours truly, Stephen A. Hart. Stephen A. Hart is host of Trailblazers.FM, a top interview style podcast that explores stories of today’s successful black professionals. The podcast has featured more than 150 black professionals and has been heard by more than 200,000 from 132 countries around the world. Stephen is a proud graduate of the University of South Florida, Tampa. He resides in Maryland, married to his wife Kristin of 11 years and the #bestdadever to his daughter Layla and son Nigel.
Every seller should create good content as a tool to gain leads, grow their business, and increase overall success. Kyle Burt first heard The Sales Evangelist podcast two years ago when we interviewed Alex Berman about using video in sales. Kyle, who once chose business school over film school, went home and started making videos. Massive success Kyle quickly turned his video capability into massive success for himself. Before video, he was using cold calls, email, and "screaming from the tops of mountains," knocking on every door and delivering cookies. When you're starting out, you have to be willing to do whatever it takes. He realized that video provided a good strategy to get leads. But he shifted his focus to making videos because he wanted to make videos. He realized he had a level of value and a perspective that wasn't being shared. Kyle recognized, too, that only the people in his bubble would understand the content he was posting because it was niche content. Coca-Cola He established a weekly schedule because he knew he had to post consistently, and he introduced Whiteboard Wednesdays. It was a chance to introduce different technologies. Maybe 20 videos later, he was on vacation in Cancun in 2017 when he got a LinkedIn message from the VP of technology for Coca-Cola. He assumed someone was pranking him, but in fact, the gig turned into a consulting opportunity with the company. When Kyle realized the VP had seen the very first video he ever posted, the most awkward of the bunch, he knew that he was on to something with video. Objections In the case of objections, sellers often face their own objections to appearing in or creating videos. "I don't look good enough for the camera." "I don't have the right equipment." "There isn't enough time to create videos." The important parts of the content are good audio and good content. [Tweet "When you see something that looks like a commercial, smells like a commercial, and feels like a commercial, most people run. Instead, be relatable in your videos and focus on the message. #VideoContent"] Fear of the comments In my own case, I've been slow to take advantage of YouTube because I'm a little bit afraid of the comments I might get. People can be nasty sometimes. The point is that there will always be the possibility of those comments. Someone once told Kyle he sounded like a little baby. He wasn't even entirely sure what they meant by it, but he had to let it roll right off. You have to be ready to take it on the chin when you put yourself out there. You're going to get some good and some bad. Internalize the fact that nobody has it all figured out, and then realize that people are genuinely good. Most people don't want to tear you down, so don't spend your time on the small number of people who have something negative to say. It's worth noting, too, that stories only survive for 24 hours, so they won't live forever. If you create a bad one, it won't be around for long. Even with LinkedIn, the feed algorithm means that it might technically always be there, but it will be harder to find. Persistence We spent two years trying to get Kyle on the show but we couldn't make it work out because of different schedules. Our recording day is Monday because it's what works best for my team, and sometimes we have to bypass opportunities if they don't fit with that schedule. In Kyle's case, he was persistent. He got early access to LinkedIn Live, which as of this writing is only available to a few people, and he invited me to connect with him. After 18 months of no real interaction, he reconnected with me and we made it work. He grabbed my attention and we ended up recording with him on a day outside of our normal schedule. Disrupt the norm. Create good content that stands out. LinkedIn reach My good friend Stephen A. Hart from the Trailblazers Podcast pointed out recently that there are 9 billion impressions on LinkedIn every week, which amounts to 468 billion impressions annually. Of those, only about 3 million users are creating content. That means there is a lot of space to create more free content. You can't find that kind of visibility on YouTube, Facebook, or any other platform. Basically, there are a small number of creators and a huge number of impressions, so it behooves you to grab a piece of the video market. I happened to get into podcasting early when there were only a few sales podcasts. Now I'm a grandfather in the podcasting world. Much innovation seems to happen with consumers first. The business world moves more slowly because there are more considerations to think about. The marketplace dictates what it wants. Coffee With Kyles Kyle previously collaborated with another guy named Kyle to launch a video podcast called Coffee With Kyles. Now he's working on a solo style show that will primarily involve live video. It will allow him to eliminate a lot of the editing and create more interactive experiences. In the case of this podcast interview, our audience can't interact with us right now as the interview is happening. When they are finally able to, it will change the game. The goal is to get more people engaged and online. When you go live, you can't stop the show because something goes wrong. Kyle said he has gone live five times and has broken the system five times. Because of his persistence, he was one of the few to beta test LinkedIn Live, and it allowed him to connect with people and build relationships. If you try to be known, you'll miss the mark. If you create good content, you will be known. It's all about who knows you. If you aren't creating some form of content or interacting with content on social media, you are irrelevant. Figure it out quick. If you're a writer, write. If you can do video, do that. If you can do audio, do audio. Figure out your lane and experiment. Every seller should create good content. [Tweet "In the end, the middle is just noise. #Noise"] "Every Seller Should Create Good Content" episode resources You can connect with Kyle on LinkedIn or at his website, www.catchcloud.com. If you haven't connected with me on LinkedIn already, do that at Donald C. Kelly and watch the things I'm sharing there. You've heard us talk about the TSE Certified Sales Training Program, and we're offering the first module free as a gift to you. Preview it. Check it out. If it makes sense for you to join, you can be part of our upcoming semester. You can take it on your own or as part of the semester group. The program includes 65 videos altogether, and we just completed a beta group that helped us improve the program and maximize the information in it. If you and your team are interested in learning more, we'd love to have you join us. Call (561)578-1729 to speak directly to me or one of our team members about the program. This episode is also brought to you in part by mailtag.io, a Chrome browser extension for Gmail that allows you to track and schedule your emails. You'll receive real-time alerts anyone opens an email or clicks a link. I hope you enjoyed the show today as much as I did. If so, please consider leaving us a rating on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, or wherever you consume this content and share it with someone else who might benefit from our message. It helps others find our message and improves our visibility. Audio provided by Free SFX and Bensound.
[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/thesalesevangelist/TSE_1091.mp3" background="blurred_logo" ] When you're looking to grow your business or your brand, it's important that you recognize the three things small businesses get wrong when marketing. We're at the Florida State Minority Development Council expo visiting with my friend Stephen A. Hart. He's a brand alignment strategist who helps entrepreneurs grow an amazing brand that is authentic, relatable, and profitable. Mistake #1: Overlooking messaging Many people hear the word branding and they think of logos or designs. But pretty websites don't sell things. Words do. People get unnecessarily caught up on design but what they need to focus on is clear messaging. You have to clarify your message so that customers will listen. Be deliberate about articulating what you do. In order to do that, you must understand who you're serving. Too many people think they are serving everyone with their product or service but that isn't the case. If I'm speaking to grandma and I'm speaking to my niece, we're not having the same conversation. The language is different. If you understand that you're speaking to a particular group of people, there is a language that connects to that person. When you understand their pain points and their demographics, you can communicate your message about how your product or service solves a problem. Dialing in Stephen recalled a realtor who focused on selling to millennials and young couples. That's who she was serving, but her message didn't reach those people. She was trying to serve everyone. Dial your message in. Understand who you're truly serving. When you do, your message doesn't have to be pitchy about your product or service. Your content can create a connection between you and your community. Then your community will share it with others in the space. Messaging isn't a static process. It's dynamic. You'll constantly be optimizing your message. Your brain We lack trust in those we connect and do business with. Understand that your brain is trying to survive and thrive. Within that, there are three things it's trying to accomplish. You want to make money or save money. You want to gain status. You want to associate with a tribe. Your brain is also trying to conserve calories. So if your website or your collateral is too busy, your audience will tune it out. For example, how many emails do you receive in a day? Most of them get deleted because the messaging didn't appeal to you. It isn't a design or branding that gets your attention. It's the message. Mistake #2: Neglecting web presence Your website is your digital home, and first impressions last. It allows you to redirect traffic to your products or services or other online avenues. Studies show that 57 percent of people are afraid to recommend a business because of its website. Decisions are emotional so if your website doesn't inspire confidence, you won't be able to convert the people who show up there. You must take care of your website, and specifically your home page. Get a good solid web design. Mistake #3: Lacking content You must have a presence on social media specifically for businesses. You also have to be on LinkedIn. Sharing content on LinkedIn generates so much more organic traffic than other platforms. It's a business-related social channel. As a result, the income and quality of the people you're engaging with there. There are more than 9 billion impressions on LinkedIn every week, which amounts to 468 billion impressions annually. Of those, only about 3 million users are actually sharing content, which means there's a lot of room available. And it's all free. Don't worry as much about buying ads on Facebook. Worry about who your audience is. Realize, too, that about 98 percent of your leads will come from LinkedIn. Video and long-form content are your friends on LinkedIn. Write longer posts. The sweet spot is 1,900. Also, write how-to and list posts to bring awareness to your brand. Be creative If no one is looking at your business, you'll never thrive. You must create content of value and place it where the customers are. Put it in front of their eyeballs where they can't dismiss it. Have a solid brand presence online. Avoid the three things small businesses get wrong when marketing. Branding course Stephen created an online course called Brand You Academy that allows him to serve people and help with branding. It's a 6-week online course that walks people through Stephen's 15-years experience in branding. When people Google you in 2019, whatever appears in your result will either leave people more or less inclined to do business with you. People who sign up for the course are getting lifetime access to the course. You can also connect with Stephen on his website and everywhere on social at Stephen A. Hart. Isolation [Tweet "You cannot grow in business in isolation. You must network and connect with other like-minded professionals. #Network"] The wisdom and the knowledge you gain from relationships is invaluable. The Florida State Minority Development Council is here to help you grow your business. Your goal is to make money, so you must align yourself with other people who understand what you're trying to do. "Three Things Small Businesses Get Wrong When Marketing" episode resources You can connect with Stephen at his website and everywhere on social @Stephen A Hart. You can connect with the Florida State Minority Development Council for more information about the council and its offerings. If you haven't connected with me on LinkedIn already, do that at Donald C. Kelly and watch the things I'm sharing there. You've heard us talk about the TSE Certified Sales Training Program, and we're offering the first module free as a gift to you. Preview it. Check it out. If it makes sense for you to join, you can be part of our upcoming semester. You can take it on your own or as part of the semester group. The program includes 65 videos altogether, and we just completed a beta group that helped us improve the program and maximize the information in it. If you and your team are interested in learning more, we'd love to have you join us. Call (561)578-1729 to speak directly to me or one of our team members about the program. This episode is also brought to you in part by mailtag.io, a Chrome browser extension for Gmail that allows you to track and schedule your emails. You'll receive real-time alerts anyone opens an email or clicks a link. I hope you enjoyed the show today as much as I did. If so, please consider leaving us a rating on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, or wherever you consume this content and share it with someone else who might benefit from our message. It helps others find our message and improves our visibility. Audio provided by Free SFX and Bensound.
"You’re going to have your valley moments. You’re going to fail. You’re going to hit road blocks and delays. When those seasons come about and they will, just keep going. Keep watering the seed you'd planted. Keep giving it good soil and sunshine. And just be patient. Have faith and believe in yourself and what’s to come" Today is a solo episode from your host, Stephen A. Hart. Stephen A. Hart is the founder of Isles Media, LLC, and a Brand Alignment Strategist who guides busy entrepreneurs and leaders through a clear and proven process to build, market and grow their amazing personal brand. Trailblazers.FM, is the #1 interview style podcast, hosted by Stephen A. Hart, that explores stories of today’s successful black professionals. The podcast has featured more than 150 black professionals and has been heard by more than 200,000 from 126 countries around the world. Stephen is a dynamic speaker on the topics of personal branding, entrepreneurship, marketing and podcasting, and is part of the 2016 class of the Black Enterprise 100 Modern Men of Distinction. Stephen has also been featured on the home page of Apple Podcasts, Thrive Global, BET’s Centric TV, and Fortune.com. My ask today is that you’d help share this episode. If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel
Stephen A. Hart - Brand Alignment Strategist, host of the Trailblazers.FM podcast, and founder of Brand You Academy. In today’s digital workplace and economy, a personal brand is vital to the your success. We cover what branding means and why it really matters for you as an individual. A brand built on clarity, experience, and service is the ultimate goal. A host of technology resources are available to maximize your ability to create a lasting and memorable brand, such as colors, fonts, graphics, and a website. But don’t neglect task managers, organizational tools, and social media schedulers. Stephen shares personal stories and provides several tips to create a profitable and effective brand.
Episode summary: Stephen shares his entrepreneurial journey, talking openly about coming back from an early setback and how that experience shook his worldview. He talks about using his podcast to inspire his own children, and offers advice for staying optimistic and stoked on your own entrepreneurial journey. About our Guest: Stephen A. Hart is the founder and host of Trailblazers FM, a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of successful black businessmen and women, the trailblazers and every day heros children of color have to look up to. He is also the marketing and communications director for Isles Media, LLC, just launched his own online course in branding and works as a brand consultant on the side, helping small businesses shine online. His podcast has over 150,000 listeners in over 100 countries around the world, and it is sponsored by the Campaign for Black Male Achievement. Insights from this episode: Strategies for getting back in the black How to position yourself to develop new relationships How to get over your inertia and make things happen The secret to staying the course through negative feedback The secret to working through the hard times in marriage Quotes from the show: “My entrepreneurial journey has been a series of ups and downs, but it started back at the womb.” - Stephen Hart, Episode #157 “Your why has nothing to do with money.” - Stephen Hart, Episode #157 “Relationships and experiences mean more than all the material things in the world.” - Stephen Hart, Episode #157 “My whole life has been me creating my path.” - Stephen Hart, Episode #157 “Don’t step into a relationship with ‘what you can do for me?’ Figure out how you can add value.” - Stephen Hart, Episode #157 “I don’t worry about each year. I worry about 10-year, what I call BHAs: Big Hairy Audacious goals.” - Stephen Hart, Episode #157 Resources mentioned: Asana Zencastr Favorite book: Why Should White Guys Have all the Fun by Reginald F. Lewis Favorite quote: Stephen’s motto is Legacy, which he defines as planting seeds in a garden you’ll never see. 3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Take your time Take action Enjoy the journey Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001 Stephen Hart: www.instagram.com/stephenahart https://twitter.com/stephenahart https://stephenahart.com https://tbpod.com Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.
Are you sitting on your dream, waiting for things to be “just perfect” before you give it to the world? Today’s show will give you inspiration and motivation to get things moving and put the fear aside. The time is NOW, and the world may waiting anxiously for what YOU have to offer! Stephen A. Hart is here today. In honor of Black History Month, Stephen returns as a former guest and friend of mine and friend of the show. He is the Chief Creative Officer of Isles Media, LLC. His creations include Brand You Academy and Trailblazers FM. Stephen is also a dynamic speaker on the topics of personal branding, entrepreneurship, and podcasting. His mission is to guide 10,000 people through creating an amazing personal brand over the next 5 years. How Stephen handles his busy life Have you ever launched out into something completely brand new? Stephen was brand new at podcasting when he appeared back in Episode 56 in August 2016. He shared with us the tools he used back then that he still relies on today, like Evernote. The need for organization is greater than ever before. Stephen and his wife both work full-time jobs and have two young kids. Being busy, making time for family, and prioritizing mental health are everyday challenges for Stephen. He shares with us why he took an extended break from the podcast last summer and how God’s design for him includes his listening more closely to his body. TWEET: Sometimes you have to listen to your body and take a break when you need to. @stephenahart #chasingdreams Your nugget of wisdom What have you shared with the world? Stephen’s Brand You Academy was born from the feedback he received as people reached out to him for more each week. He then developed and created the Trailblazers brand, a platform that’s engaging and has built an amazing community. He then saw the need of personal branding help for leaders and entrepreneurs. When he spoke at Podcast Movement on, “Build, Market, and Grow Your Amazing Brand While Still Working a Full-Time Job,” he saw tremendous interest. Stephen realized that his nugget of wisdom was an idea that he needed to give life to and share with the world--without waiting on perfection. TWEET: You can’t wait on perfection until you execute your dreams. @stephenahart #chasingdreams The important thing to remember If you’re launching an online course, then you probably wouldn’t jump in before the course is complete. Stephen had to do just that, when he knew he couldn’t wait. He realized his level of understanding of branding and marketing was somewhere between 8-10, and the average person who takes the course is around 0-2. His revelation was that he didn’t have to take people all the way to 10, but needed to get them to 4-5. Sometimes, the most important thing is to jump in and see the progression. TWEET: Sometimes, the most important thing is to jump in first and then see the progression. @stephenahart #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Take time to write out what you hope to accomplish 30 years from now, and reverse-engineer your way to it.” For a bonus behind-the-scenes interview with Stephen, visit www.aimeej21.com/patreon and become a donor. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [:48] The evolution of Stephen’s dream [3:22] Juggling family, the podcast, and a day job [5:19] Stephen’s Summer Master Class [6:59] Make time for your priorities [8:41] Adding another vertical [13:03] The reception of this topic [17:14] God’s timing and unfolding ideas [18:49] What Stephen thought when he left Podcast Movement in 2018 [20:13] The launch of Stephen’s course [24:24] Doing things outside your wheelhouse [27:00] Lessons learned [30:31] Why authenticity is important [35:47] Grow your own happiness [39:27] Stephen’s mission for the next 5 years [40:04] ONE action for a dream chaser RESOURCES MENTIONED: Stephen’s Website Stephen on Twitter Stephen on Instagram Stephen on LinkedIn TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: All those people who are really successful have 24 hours each day, just like us. @stephenahart #chasingdreams TWEET I finally listened to my body and took a break---and something wonderful came from it. @stephenahart #chasingdreams TWEET: “Execution over excuses.” @stephenahart #chasingdreams
It's The Sales Evangelist 1000th episode and Stephen A. Hart from the Trailblazers.FM Podcast is conducting the interview while Donald Kelly answers the questions. This podcast started five years ago after Donald attended sales training to try to improve his performance. He started seeing some gains, and he figured the very least he could do was tell other people what was working for him. He realized along the way that he would get to interview great guests like Jeffrey Gitomer who would share a wealth of information and he was hooked. Donald wanted to share sales content that would help himself and others at the same time. Blessings and opportunities The greatest benefit to a podcast like this is the relationships you build. There's a camaraderie and people want to help each other. [05:50] Perhaps it's because the medium is so new, but a lot of podcasters are connecting with each other to share experiences. People have become like family, and many business opportunities have emerged from it. There's a whole crew of people in the background who help create the content, and it's blessing people along the way. After Donald jumped ship from his full-time job in 2015, this lifestyle business allowed him to travel and speak in different parts of the country, and it all stemmed from the training and consulting that has developed. 10,000 hours The podcast is officially five years old, which amounts to about 10,000 work hours. According to Malcolm Gladwell's theory that it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert, Donald is officially an expert podcaster now. The story started when Donald was working at a software company in Boca. His plan was that at the three-year mark, he wanted to go back to grad school for an MBA. [10:11] The other alternative was that he would launch a startup. TSE started as a hobby because Donald had done B2C in high school and college. Now, he transitioned to B2B, but he didn't know how to talk to people or set up business opportunities. His company provided training and he discovered a love of teaching and an excitement about the content he had learned. He paired his love of teaching and his desire to be the center of attention, and it was a perfect marriage. Edutainment allowed him to educate and entertain at the same time. Birth of a podcast Jared Easley introduced Donald to the world of podcasting despite the fact that Donald knew nothing about it. He started by listening to Seth Godin's Startup School, a podcast that featured Seth guiding 30 entrepreneurs through the process of launching a dream business. [11:46] He was still debating startup or college, and he realized that a startup didn't have to mean developing a product. Donald didn't see how the podcast was going to make money, but he launched it as a hobby. The platform existed six months before the podcast did, but Donald recalls that he had to get over the worry and just pull the trigger. He had to stop worrying about how it would sound and what people would say about it. He eventually decided that he had something valuable and he needed to share it. When he got out of his own way, the money started coming in. When Donald started producing content that benefited the people around him, people started to raise their hands and seek his help. [Tweet "Done is better than perfect. #TakeAction"] Lessons learned Donald calls episode 1 cringe-worthy. He says he was nervous and afraid throughout it. He was self-conscious about his voice, and he didn't own his personality. [15:29] Donald also wishes he had done video much sooner. He was afraid of the comments people would make and that fear kept him from producing video. Donald also wishes he had known that people don't know what you have to offer until they know what you have to offer. He was afraid of sounding pushy, so he was apprehensive about sharing what he knew. Take more action. Get out of your comfort zone. Get out of your own way. Despite the late start to the video world, TSE is getting into video now, so it's better late than never. Rejection Donald points to the burned-ship theory that dates to sailors who were either going to burn the ships and win the battle or die on the seashore. There was no escape. If you've burned the ship, there's no alternative, so you have to make it work. Those men are the master of their own destiny. Although Donald could still be employable in the sales realm if necessary, he doesn't want to use that as a parachute. [19:27] The "no's" can't hinder him. He either has to conquer or die. He realizes that the "no's" aren't personally directed at him. Your "why" Donald's desire to provide for his family drives his passion and his motivation. He wants to make things happen so that his family never has to be in the predicament of being homeless again. [21:50] Those dark moments such as the first lull in listenership can plague podcasters. Although numbers are great for measuring, Donald got too focused on the numbers. He started to compare too much and he neglected his own community. When the website was down for a prolonged period in 2016, he started to feel tremendous stress. For 1-2 months there was no new content. He worried about losing listeners and the huge setback that might come. He wasn't sure he would be able to continue because there were so many technical problems. Valley You can't succeed in a silo. Name any company and you can almost guarantee that they had help from some outside forces. [29:17] The term entrepreneur is deceptive because there's really no single person who creates a business. Donald avoided asking for help because he was embarrassed and he thought he was supposed to know how to solve the problem. Advice and discussion help people share their burdens and to recognize that they can benefit from other people's input. Top takeaways People who succeed do so because they partnered with others for good. There are people who are willing to partner strategically to make things work. [31:57] All of his guests who have had success did so because they found synergy in the people they worked with. Look at Henry Ford and the number of companies that spawned from his invention. Tire companies, radio companies, and other companies developed because of it. You can't be a lone wolf and you must be willing to admit that other people might be able to do things better than you can. TSE is writing for HubSpot now and has been mentioned in Entrepreneur and Inc. Magazine because Donald was willing to reach out. Don't be afraid to sell yourself. People in post-recording conversations advised Donald that he was charging too little. Customers aren't paying for one hour of guidance or coaching. They are paying for 15 years of experience. [35:23] Be aware of your worth. If you undervalue yourself, no one will willingly pay you more. Ask for more than you're comfortable asking for. Always push yourself for bigger and better things. Once you push outside of your comfort zone, you'll evolve. You'll find yourself doing things that once scared you. Emotional rollercoaster Preparation helps us avoid the emotional rollercoaster of sales. October Donald should be helping December Donald. Salespeople must plan much further out than they can comfortably do. [38:50] If you know you need 5 deals, you should put 7 or 8 in your pipeline. Never ease up off the gas. Have a systematic approach. When Donald coaches people, he helps them see beyond the now. He helps them develop a system that prevents lulls. Healthy competition Donald remembers wanting to be included on a list of top sales podcasts. [44:01] He refers to the power of "coopertition," where people become allies. As a track athlete, he learned that when you're turning back to see where other people are, you aren't aerodynamic anymore. You lose your focus and you slow down. Instead of looking to see where other people are, look toward the finish line. Compete against your own yesterday instead of competing against others. Future of TSE The Sales Podcast Network will continue to grow and offer a community of salespeople who will encourage one another. [50:57] If TSE ever gets boring, maybe the day would come when it would be "sunset." TSE will continue to grow. The goal on sponsorship side will eventually separate so that the training organization will separate from the media company side. TSE will seek to double its revenue, and ultimately the platform will be bigger than just a podcast. 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Stephen A. Hart is the Founder of Isles Media, LLC and creator of Brand You Academy™. His passion is to guide people through the steps to build, market and grow their own amazing personal brand. Stephen is also the host of Trailblazers.FM™, the #1 podcast that interviews today’s successful black professionals. His podcast has been downloaded more than 130,000 times in 110 countries and he is one of the most dynamic speakers on the topic of personal branding. Stephen joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to breakdown what it takes to create the brand you want.
Stephen A. Hart is the Founder of Isles Media, LLC and creator of Brand You Academy™. His passion is to guide people through the steps to build, market and grow their own amazing personal brand. Stephen is also the host of Trailblazers.FM™, the #1 podcast that interviews today’s successful black professionals. His podcast has been downloaded more than 130,000 times in 110 countries and he is one of the most dynamic speakers on the topic of personal branding. Stephen joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to breakdown what it takes to create the brand you want.
On Today's Podcast, we mutually agree to Control How You Exist Online. Talking Ancestry Tree Builds, BHAG level of Vision helping us establish Legacy that exists long after we are gone: Stephen A. Hart is the Founder of Isles Media, LLC and creator of Brand You Academy™. His passion is to guide professionals, entrepreneurs and creatives through the steps to build, market and grow their own amazing personal brand. Stephen is also the host of Trailblazers.FM (http://trailblazers.fm/) ™, the #1 podcast that interviews today’s successful black professionals. Stephen was recognized and selected to the Black Enterprise 100 Modern Men of Distinction, and featured on the home page of Apple Podcast. His podcast has been downloaded by 130,000+ in 110 countries around the world and he is today, one of the most dynamic speakers on the topic of personal branding. Stephen is happily married to his wife Kristin of 10 years and considers himself the best dad ever to his 8 year old daughter and 4 year old son. His vision is to guide 1,000,000 people through creating an amazing personal brand. On This Episode You Will Hear:[spp-timestamp time="00:30"] Introduction [spp-timestamp time="05:30"] Personal brand growth, public speaking, Stephen is leaning more to personal branding now. Podcasting has created many people reaching out to him to be a guest, but all too often, people haven't started building their personal brand online. [spp-timestamp time="10:10"] Set the right impression. People ARE Googling You! [spp-timestamp time="27:00"] Your personal brand is more than the visual side of things. What's under the hood is more important. Your mission, vision, purpose, and abilities for making decisions are so important to Stephen. [spp-timestamp time="34:00"] What is the legacy you are putting out there online and in your real world. Your legacy is the seeds you plant in a garden you will never see. [spp-timestamp time="46:49"] #CrumbSnatchers [spp-timestamp time="47:20"] Final Words Your legacy is the seeds you plant in a garden you will never see. - Hamilton [spp-tweet tweet="You Too Can LIVETHEFUEL! @stephenahart @tbpod "] Watch On YouTube:[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ7gmvERZWw] Links and Resources: Trailblazers.FM (http://Trailblazers.FM) tbpod.com (http://tbpod.com) @tbpod on Instagram (http://instagram.com/tbpod) @tbpod on Twitter (http://twitter.com/tbpod) stephenahart.com (http://stephenahart.com) @stephenahart on Instagram (http://instagram.com/stephenahart) @stephenahart on Twitter (http://twitter.com/stephenahart) People Mentioned: Joe Pardo founder of MAPCON (http://superjoepardo.com) Final Words:Every great leap in your life is presceded by a clear decision and committing to take action. Get clarity on your mission. Get clarity on your vision. Make a decision. Your Action Steps: (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/livethefuel/id1150969758?mt=2) . More 5 Stars reaches more people! Visit our (http://livethefuel.com/resources) page and a reminder to LIVE-THE-FUEL my friends! Join my private Facebook community (http://livethefueltank.com/) ! (http://instagram.com/stephenahart)
I am a Brand Alignment Strategist, and what that means is that I help individuals create their amazing personal brand and an impressive digital footprint. If you’re interested in learning more about my upcoming Brand You Academy, sign up now:
Stephen A. Hart is a brand strategist and the founder of Isles Media, LLC. He is also the creator of Brand You™, a digital platform that provides done-for-you services to help entrepreneurs and professionals create a digital footprint by expressing their passion and creativity so they can change the world. Stephen also owns, operates, and hosts Trailblazers.FM, the top ranking podcast that interviews black industry leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Due to his efforts, he was selected as one of the 100 Modern Men of Distinction by Black Enterprise. Stephen joins me today to share how he blazed trails -- the story of his success, sudden downfall, and how he used his time to take a break from entrepreneurship to reflect, gain clarity, pivot, and refocus on what was important in his life. He shares how his daughter impacted his decision to create Trailblazers.FM™ as well as how your personal brand impacts your success. He also shares the turning point that led him to intentionally care for himself as well as what gives him a greater sense of purpose as he achieves his goals. Thank you for listening! Send your balance challenge questions over to me at asknaketa@thigpro.com Access Show Notes: https://thigpro.com/blazing-trails-and-personal-branding-with-stephen-a-hartConnect on Twitter at www.twitter.com/balanceboldly
Stephen A. Hart is the Founder of Isles Media LLC. His passion lives in guiding busy professionals and entrepreneurs through a clear process to create, market and grow their personal brand, quickly and effectively. Stephen is also the host of Trailblazers.FM™, the #1 podcast highlighting today’s successful black professionals. Stephen was recognized and selected to the , and has also been seen on the home page of Apple Podcast, BETs Centric TV, and featured on several other podcasts. Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Stephen moved to the U.S. at the age of 16 to attend college. He graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Business Management and is happily married to his wife Kristin for 10 years and considers himself the best dad ever to their 8 year old daughter and 3 year old son. Stephen's vision and big hairy audacious goal is to guide 1,000,000 professionals through developing their amazing personal brand and online digital footprint.
Every day is black history. Every day, we are writing black history. As I think about how podcasting has allowed me to have an impact on black history in the making, I wanted to share some of my vibranium with you (Black Panther reference here - if you haven't watched it yet, you better get to a theatre near you right now). I'm going to share with you, my top 7 tips that will absolutely help you to blaze your trail and write your own black history.
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Welcome back Story Tellers! Today’s main character is Stephen A. Hart (@stephenahart) Stephen A Hart is brand and marketing professional, serial entrepreneur, husband, father, believer and host of Trailblazers.FM Stephen is a highly sought after Digital Brand Strategist and Marketing Professional who LOVES to help individuals and businesses design, build, and optimize their brand, digital/social media and marketing strategy. Stephen started Trailblazers.FM after growing frustrated with the media's portrayal of black people. The negative tone, and those touted as role models for black children usually include athletes, musicians, and reality television personalities. Many black men and women re doing amazing things and Stephen has set out to share their stories for his children and yours too. During this easy going and wide ranging chat, Stephen and I discussed: The motivation behind starting Trailblazers.FM His philosophy of pouring into others His branding formula: A + MVP His definition of branding Why it's important to brand yourself even if you don't own a business Tips to building a highly optimized website Balancing family, career, and side hustle life Head over to kitodelgado.com for key takeaways, favorite quotes, and links to resources and books mentioned during today's episode. Please Enjoy!
Do you have a brand that pops? Well, there's more to branding than just your logo. You have to have a brand that stands out from others. You have to have a strong brand presence. Learn more from our guest, Stephen A. Hart. Stephen is a marketing genius, a successful entrepreneur, and he has done […] The post TSE 673: How to Craft a Personal Brand that “POPs” and Increases Sales appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.
We have heard guest after guest, talk about the importance of getting outside your comfort zone and taking immediate action. This August, I forced myself to get comfortable with being uncomfortable, so that I could put a check mark next to some big goals I had for 2017, including delivering my first public talk at Podcast Movement 2017. In today's conversation, I share three practical steps that helped me [and can help you too if you apply them] to organize my thoughts, deliver a confident and fun talk, that impacted my audience and has been generating tons of positive engagement almost 3 weeks after.
Thanks for joining me on my second annual birthday episode! Episode #122 will sound very different, as I sewed together a number of daily Podcast Movement recaps with the newly-discovered Anchor App almost exclusively using my phone. The audio quality does vary from clip to clip, as I was experimenting on the fly with the app in part for the next episode of Eggheads After Hours, out on the 3rd. In addition to my PM17 adventures, you'll hear my IGNITE presentation, my interview with Chris Krimitsos--the man behind The Messengers: a Podcast Documentary, and (what I was most excited about) my birthday interview with Glenn Hebert from the Horse Radio Network! So, sit back and relax, and enjoy this 122nd episode of Curve the Cube!!! And, at the end, I'll share a major change brewing for the future of this show. It's massive, guys... MASSIVE! Episode timestamps and mentions: 3:51: Anchor App 8:16: My IGNITE presentation 14:05: Chris Krimitsos + The Messengers Documentary 20:14: Hustle & Flow (Brittany Luse & Eric Eddings) + Eric Nuzum 21:05: Tosha Alani 23:28: Glenn Hebert interviews me for my birthday 25:40: Hindenburg Journalist 34:27: The Messengers: a Podcast Documentary 36:20: Diane Stuckart & the Mystery Writers of America, Florida Chapter 39:02: Florida Podcast Network 42:30: The KVJ Show 44:12: Podfest 46:24: Shure Microphones & Talk Shoe 48:02: Sass or Salt 48:55: Danny Peña & Parris Lilly of Gamertag Radio 50:41: Liz Covart 50:45: Dr. Drew 51:20: Elsie Escobar 52:50: Dave Lee & International Podcast Day 55:05: Aimee J & Ronei Harden-Moroney 56:30: Ryan Gray 58:30: Missing Richard Simmons 58:45: Stephen A. Hart 59:39: Kerry-Anne Reid-Brown 1:02:10: Jeni Wren Stottrup 1:04:50: Dave Jackson 1:05:45: Rob Walch 1:06:04: Eric & TASCAM 1:08:58: Jessica Kupferman 1:10:16: Jared Easley, Dan Franks & Podcast Movement 1:10:33: Mark Deal Ready to start your own podcast? Consider hosting with Libsyn, the best in the business! Use my promo code "IGNITE" and get your first month of hosting from them for FREE!! Enjoy!! Mentioned in this podcast: #93 – Podcast Host and Producer Jaime Legagneur Herself!! – It’s My Birthday – 2016-08-27 Follow Podcast Movement on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Follow the Florida Podcast Network on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube Follow Glenn Hebert and the Horse Radio Network on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Follow The Messengers: a Podcast Documentary on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Download on iTunes | Download on Amazon Music Beds courtesy of DJ John Hitta!!! To stay up on the latest with my guests, follow Curve the Cube on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | SnapChat (@FlintStoneMedia) | Tumblr | Pinterest | YouTube Copyright Flint Stone Media, LLC 2017.
Thanks for joining me on my second annual birthday episode! Episode #122 will sound very different, as I sewed together a number of daily Podcast Movement recaps with the newly-discovered Anchor App almost exclusively using my phone. The audio quality does vary from clip to clip, as I was experimenting on the fly with the app in part for the next episode of Eggheads After Hours, out on the 3rd. In addition to my PM17 adventures, you'll hear my IGNITE presentation, my interview with Chris Krimitsos--the man behind The Messengers: a Podcast Documentary, and (what I was most excited about) my birthday interview with Glenn Hebert from the Horse Radio Network! So, sit back and relax, and enjoy this 122nd episode of Curve the Cube!!! And, at the end, I'll share a major change brewing for the future of this show. It's massive, guys... MASSIVE! Episode timestamps and mentions: 3:51: Anchor App 8:16: My IGNITE presentation 14:05: Chris Krimitsos + The Messengers Documentary 20:14: Hustle & Flow (Brittany Luse & Eric Eddings) + Eric Nuzum 21:05: Tosha Alani 23:28: Glenn Hebert interviews me for my birthday 25:40: Hindenburg Journalist 34:27: The Messengers: a Podcast Documentary 36:20: Diane Stuckart & the Mystery Writers of America, Florida Chapter 39:02: Florida Podcast Network 42:30: The KVJ Show 44:12: Podfest 46:24: Shure Microphones & Talk Shoe 48:02: Sass or Salt 48:55: Danny Peña & Parris Lilly of Gamertag Radio 50:41: Liz Covart 50:45: Dr. Drew 51:20: Elsie Escobar 52:50: Dave Lee & International Podcast Day 55:05: Aimee J & Ronei Harden-Moroney 56:30: Ryan Gray 58:30: Missing Richard Simmons 58:45: Stephen A. Hart 59:39: Kerry-Anne Reid-Brown 1:02:10: Jeni Wren Stottrup 1:04:50: Dave Jackson 1:05:45: Rob Walch 1:06:04: Eric & TASCAM 1:08:58: Jessica Kupferman 1:10:16: Jared Easley, Dan Franks & Podcast Movement 1:10:33: Mark Deal Ready to start your own podcast? Consider hosting with Libsyn, the best in the business! Use my promo code "IGNITE" and get your first month of hosting from them for FREE!! Enjoy!! Mentioned in this podcast: #93 – Podcast Host and Producer Jaime Legagneur Herself!! – It’s My Birthday – 2016-08-27 Follow Podcast Movement on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Follow the Florida Podcast Network on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube Follow Glenn Hebert and the Horse Radio Network on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Follow The Messengers: a Podcast Documentary on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Download on iTunes | Download on Amazon Music Beds courtesy of DJ John Hitta!!! To stay up on the latest with my guests, follow Curve the Cube on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | SnapChat (@FlintStoneMedia) | Tumblr | Pinterest | YouTube Copyright Flint Stone Media, LLC 2017.
When it comes to building your business providing VALUE is key. But, what's the best way strategy for doing so? We talk with Stephen A. Hart, founder and host of Trailblazer. FM, a business podcast that highlights the stories of successful Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders. Stephen discusses the topic of "relational equity" and the difference between branding and selling. We chat Stephen's career in marketing and entrepreneurship, his favorite online tools, why waiting until everything is "perfect" isn't the best use of your time, and more. If you're currently struggling with launching your entrepreneurial idea or building long-term customer relationships, this episode is for you. SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/stephen-hart SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Stephen on social: www.instagram.com/tbpod www.twitter.com/tbpod www.tbpod.com Find Rana on social: instagram.com/rainshineluv twitter.com/rainshineluv www.ranacampbell.com
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In this episode our guest Stephen A Hart, founder of Trailblazers.FM, points out that success can be closer than you think. He shares his journey as an immigrant from Jamaica to the United States and his adjustment process. "It wasn't easy," he states. Who is Stephen A. Hart? Stephen represents Jamaica W.I. Favorite Jamaican Dish: Oxtail and Rice & Peas + Ackee & Saltfish Jamaican Saying: One one coco full basket Stephen's Bio: Stephen A. Hart is the founder and host of Trailblazers.FM, a business podcast that explores and highlights the stories of successful black professionals, entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. The podcast is a weekly broadcast that has been downloaded by audiences in over 55 countries globally. Stephen is a highly sought after marketing professional with extensive experience in executing brand development, digital media and event based marketing strategies. Stephen was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and moved to the US when he was 16. He attended the University of South Florida, Tampa, where he attained a B.A. in Business Management. Stephen was selected to the 2016 class of the Black Enterprise 100 Modern Men of Distinction and had the Trailblazers.FM podcast featured on the home page of iTunes Podcasts for Black Voices in Business. His passion is to teach other aspiring entrepreneurs how to build, market and grow their own highly sought after business. Contact Stephen A. Hart: Website: www.StephenAHart.com Twitter: @tbpod and @stephenahart Instagram: @tbpod Facebook: Stephen A Hart Book(s) Recommended: Will it Fly by Pat Flynn Rating & Review: Would you take a few minutes and leave a review & rating of the show at: www.successcaribbeanstyle.com/itunes. In doing so, you will help the show be found by others who would also benefit. Please help spread the word. Also, like the Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/successcaribbeanstyle. Video demonstrating how easy it is to leave a Rating & Review on iTunes: Here’s a video that will take only a few minutes in showing how to leave a Rating & Review on iTunes.
Stephen A. Hart is the founder and host of Trailblazers.FM, a business podcast that explores and highlights the stories of successful black professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders. The podcast is a weekly broadcast that has been downloaded by audiences in over 55 countries globally. Stephen is a highly sought after marketing professional with extensive experience in executing web and digital media, social media, event planning and print-based marketing strategies. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he moved to the US when he was 16 and later attended the University of South Florida, Tampa, where he attained a B.A. in Business Management. Stephen was selected to the 2016 class of the Black Enterprise 100 Modern Men of Distinction and had the Trailblazers.FM podcast featured on the home page of iTunes Podcasts for Black Voices in Business. Stephen’s passion is to teach other aspiring entrepreneurs how to build, market and grow their own highly sought-after business. TWEET: Ep. 56: Stephen A. Hart - Providing Actionable Steps to Pursuing Your #Dreams No reason to push ahead except for the belief that there is more Everybody has the struggle to stay motivated. Discouragement comes along in a variety of forms. Physical stamina waxes and wanes. Staying the course becomes difficult. Stephen A. Hart says that one of the primary things that keep him moving forward is the belief that there is more ahead for him than what he’s experiencing now. One of his core beliefs is that the gifts and abilities he’s been given are always in a state of growth - and growth means that what’s happening now is not all there is. On this episode, you’re going to be inspired by what Stephen shares about his pursuit of something more. Why you have to cut out the fluff if you’re going to reach your dream Stephen A. Hart does so many things - a full-time job, a handful of side hustles, a very popular and growing podcast - and he still has the time and presence of mind to build quality relationships with his family. He says that the only way he’s able to get it all done is by cutting out the fluff that he’s tempted to allow into his life. That means he hardly watches T.V. anymore. Instead, he redeems those hours to the service of his dreams and goals. And he makes sure that he stays organized to enable himself to identify the fluff things that will rob him of valuable time he could be leveraging toward greater things. On this episode you’re going to hear Stephen describe some of his productivity and time management systems in detail, so make sure you listen. TWEET: Why you have to cut out the fluff if you’re going to reach your #dream Success is defined by the progressive realization of the goals I’ve set We’ve all got our individual ideas of what it means to be successful. For some, it’s about revenue. For others, it’s about connections and the attainment of different roles or achievements within their particular niche or industry. Stephen A. Hart says that he defines success by the progressive realization of the goals he’s set - which means that setting goals is vital to his success. On this episode of Chasing Dreams you’re going to hear how Stephen sets goals for himself and more importantly how he systematically plans and works toward their completion. What he shares is the backbone of his success and you are certain to find something helpful that you can utilize to move you toward success in your own goals. My goal is to tell about the everyday professionals who are doing exceptional work When Stephen A. Hart began thinking about what he wanted to bring to the world through podcasting he realized that most of what he was hearing in the media were the negative stories that highlight the tensions that exist between people. But he knew that there was more happening in the world than that. His desire quickly grew for presenting stories of people who are doing exceptional work in the world and benefiting others by that work. His Trailblazers FM podcast does that week after week and Stephen would love to tell you some stories that will encourage and inspire you to move ahead as a trailblazer in your own rite. You can hear about Stephen’s podcasting journey and the success he’s seen on this episode of Chasing Dreams. TWEET: My #goal is to tell about the everyday professionals who are doing #exceptional work OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:49] Aimee’s introduction to her guest, Stephen A. Hart. [5:17] Was marketing something Stephen was always interested in? [9:12] Stephen’s time in the corporate world and how he got into it. [13:19] How Stephen started his own company and why he thinks anyone can take action on their dream or calling. [18:59] How does Stephen manage everything he’s doing and his family remain healthy. [23:35] Using Evernote for systems and productivity. [34:24] The power of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and constant revisions. [41:31] Why most people feel frustrated and helpless and what you can do about it in your own life. [46:11] Stephen’s priority order for what people should do to pursue their dreams. [52:35] 5 apps you could use to be more effective and productive. [55:57] How you can connect with Stephen A. Hart. GUEST RECOMMENDATION: “Limits are for credit cards.” - Stephen A. Hart RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 2016 class of the Black Enterprise 100 Modern Men of Distinction Trailblazers.FM Evernote Asana S.M.A.R.T. goals Trello www.LinkedIn.com Twitter Instagram TagBoard CONNECT WITH STEPHEN A. HART Listen now on: Website | iTunes | Google Play Follow him on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: No reason to push ahead except for the #belief that there is more TWEET: #Success is defined by the progressive realization of the #goals I’ve set
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