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SCORE CEO Ken Yancey leads SCORE, America's premiere free & confidential business mentoring organization. Yancey represents SCORE nationally before the media, industry leaders and in Congressional testimony. He is responsible for SCORE's network of 364 offices and 12,400 volunteers. He represents SCORE before Congress in Congressional Testimony and serves as SCORE's chief liaison with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Yancey speaks nationally on the topics of entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, small business trends and mentoring. He has presented at conferences for The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), BoardSource and panels for the SBA. He has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, CNBC, Fox, PBS and numerous national and regional radio programs. He has been interviewed by Susan Solovic of SBTV.com and Ken & Daria Dolans of Dolans.com on small business issues.www.score.org
What does it mean to “grow your business”? Is it the same thing as increasing profits, the bottom line? Or does it mean increasing sales, the top line? This content is from Susan Solovic a rockstar speaker & author. Do you have any questions? Share it go to this link ask.savvylandlord.me or go to www.savvyradioshow.com and leave a voicemail
Bill Horan talks with Susan Solovic, author of THE ONE PERCENT EDGE. Susan will discuss how relying on past performance lulls leaders into a false sense of security, why she says if you are marching in place you are actually moving to the rear, the most common reasons why companies get derailed, the 6 questions that will give a company the one percent edge and how technology can help a company get the edge over competitors.
Bill Horan talks with Susan Solovic, author of THE ONE PERCENT EDGE. Susan will discuss how relying on past performance lulls leaders into a false sense of security, why she says if you are marching in place you are actually moving to the rear, the most common reasons why companies get derailed, the 6 questions that will give a company the one percent edge and how technology can help a company get the edge over competitors.
Jeffrey joins Susan Solovic on the One Percent Edge podcast to talk about the fallacy of the hunter/farmer method of selling. It's not about finding the pain, it's about building a relationship! You can listen to the full episode here: http://www.susansolovic.com/category/1-podcasts/ This episode is brought to you by, Deathwish Coffee, the world's strongest coffee and the only brew we drink when we do the show. It's the only choice for the true Sell or Diehard! *** Follow Jeffrey on twitter and instagram @gitomer Follow Jennifer on twitter and instagram @jeninanyminute *** Need more sales help? Jeffrey's website: https://gitomer.com Jennifer's website: https://salesinanyminute.com Sign up for the Gitomer Learning Academy: https://go.gitomer.com/gitomer-learning-academy
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July 20, 2017 - Greatest Hits! NYT Bestseller Susan Solovic & Lost in the Jungle Yossi Ghinsberg
Simply Delicious Living with Maryann®/Sustainability Now News
Creating memorable marketing campaigns, engaging graphic designs and branded, dynamic copy is what Elaine Hollifield, Creative Consultant, Copywriter and President of Hollifield Creative and NAWBO Ventura’s President Elect (2016-2017 term), excels in. Hollifield, who has spearheaded advertising and marketing campaigns for well-known advertising agencies and major corporations as well as her own company, has garnered a wealth of experience working with such major corporations as: Nissan Dealers, Wells Fargo, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Teleflora, Princess Cruises, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Sunkist, Blue Cross, Safeway Stores, Smart & Final, Westfield Malls, and many other national and international brands. “I like to say I put creative expertise and experience to work for my clients,” said Hollifield. “It’s a win-win situation because I enjoy what I do, collaborating on a project and creating a successful solution. My clients enjoy the end-result that boosts their bottom line!” In addition to dedicating herself to her clients, Hollifield believes in giving back to the community. She has chaired many events (for NAWBO Ventura, the LULU Awards and others), and has served on the boards of many non-profits and collaborated on raising funds for community non-profit organizations including: the Advertising Industry Emergency Fund (AIEF), Battered Women’s Clinic, The Mary Magdalene Project, and The Scleroderma Foundation. In this Simply Delicious Living PODCAST, Hollifield shares some of her marketing secrets, which work for major brands and small businesses alike. In addition, as the Chair for this year’s 18th Annual BRAVO Awards, taking place on March 31, 2017, 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Serra Center in Camarillo, she details some of the many benefits her NAWBO membership, and shares that the keynote speaker for this year’s awards will be Susan Solovic, THE Small Business Expert, an award-winning, serial entrepreneur, media personality (Former ABC News Small Business Contributor) and a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today bestselling author. Her keynote is entitled: “THE One Percent Edge: The Key to Remaining Relevant In Today’s Changing Market.” For more information, visit: HollifieldCreative.com SusanSolovic.com For information on the BRAVO AWARDS, visit: nawbovc.org/events For more information on Simply Delicious Living, visit: SimplyDeliciousLiving.com
Summary The engine that drives prosperity in any free-market based economy is entrepreneurship, typically via small business. What is the best way to unleash this economic powerhouse? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, one of the world's foremost experts on small business, Susan Solovic, will give us her small business outlook for 2017. That and more on today's show. Bob's Thought of the Day You'll discover: Why government cannot create jobs (and what it can do instead to help job creation). The only way to become wealthy in a truly free-market based economy. How government slows the marketplace with red tape and unnecessary regulations. Interview with Susan Solovic You'll discover: Why Susan is cautiously optimistic about the economy and small business. How small and mid-size businesses can take advantage of technology that offers the same professional infrastructure as big businesses, yet at a fraction of the cost. The two types of “big data” that can help small businesses. Why every business should pay attention to its mobile presence. Why the best thing Congress can do when it comes to regulations is get out of the way. Click to Tweet Learn how to leverage technology and big data for your small business. @SusanSolovic Hear why @SusanSolovic is cautiously optimistic about the economy and small business. Entrepreneur and author @SusanSolovic shares her insights on small business, government regulations, and technology. Interview Links SusanSolovic.com Susan's testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives It's Your Biz by Susan Solovic The Girl's Guide to Building a Million-Dollar Business by Susan Solovic Follow Susan Solovic on Twitter Resources Sell The Go-Giver Way Webinar GoGiverSalesAcademy.com The Go-Giver Leader TheGoGiver.com GoGiverSpeaker.com Burg.com How to Post a Review
Susan Solovic is THE small business expert. She’s an award-winning, serial entrepreneur, media personality (Former ABC News Small Business Contributor) and a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today bestselling author. Her books have been translated into multiple languages. She’s spoken to thousands of small and mid-sized businesses around the globe and helped many […]
The buzz: 'Takin' Care of Business'. According to Forbes Magazine, 543,000 new businesses launch each month in the U.S. The catch: of the 28 million U.S. small businesses, 22.5 owners are self-employed, average 44,000 in annual revenue and have no employees. Is that the life you want now? Could you ever retire? Tune in for secrets -and not so secrets- to building a business that runs independently, instead of running your life. The experts speak. Nina Kaufman, Esq.: 'As an entrepreneur, you have to be OK with failure. If you're not failing, you're likely not pushing yourself hard enough' Alexa von Tobel. Susan Solovic, THE Small Business Expert: 'The man who comes up with a means for doing or producing almost anything better, faster or more economically has his future and his fortune at his fingertips' John Paul Getty. Edward 'EJ' Jackson, SAP Anywhere: 'There are no mistakes. Only new paths to explore' Gregory David Roberts. Join us for Build a Business, Not Just A Job.
The buzz: 'Takin' Care of Business'. According to Forbes Magazine, 543,000 new businesses launch each month in the U.S. The catch: of the 28 million U.S. small businesses, 22.5 owners are self-employed, average 44,000 in annual revenue and have no employees. Is that the life you want now? Could you ever retire? Tune in for secrets -and not so secrets- to building a business that runs independently, instead of running your life. The experts speak. Nina Kaufman, Esq.: 'As an entrepreneur, you have to be OK with failure. If you're not failing, you're likely not pushing yourself hard enough' Alexa von Tobel. Susan Solovic, THE Small Business Expert: 'The man who comes up with a means for doing or producing almost anything better, faster or more economically has his future and his fortune at his fingertips' John Paul Getty. Edward 'EJ' Jackson, SAP Anywhere: 'There are no mistakes. Only new paths to explore' Gregory David Roberts. Join us for Build a Business, Not Just A Job.
The buzz: GPS. The IMF recently had good news for entrepreneurs and small business owners: The underlying drivers for acceleration in consumption and investment in the United States – wage growth, labor market conditions, easy financial conditions, lower fuel prices, and a strengthening housing market – remain intact.” How will this impact your employees, customers, and global trade? Is 2016 the year to hire a business coach? The expert speak. Susan Solovic, THE Small Business Expert: “Our business in life is not to get ahead of others, but to get ahead of ourselves – to break our own records, to outstrip our yesterday by our today” (Stewart B. Johnson). Karen Kerrigan, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream” (C.S. Lewis). Lorraine Maurice, SAP: “It comes down to finding something you love do to and then just trying to be great at it” (Mark Cuban). Join us for Small Business Coach: Navigating Business in 2016.
The buzz: GPS. The IMF recently had good news for entrepreneurs and small business owners: The underlying drivers for acceleration in consumption and investment in the United States – wage growth, labor market conditions, easy financial conditions, lower fuel prices, and a strengthening housing market – remain intact.” How will this impact your employees, customers, and global trade? Is 2016 the year to hire a business coach? The expert speak. Susan Solovic, THE Small Business Expert: “Our business in life is not to get ahead of others, but to get ahead of ourselves – to break our own records, to outstrip our yesterday by our today” (Stewart B. Johnson). Karen Kerrigan, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream” (C.S. Lewis). Lorraine Maurice, SAP: “It comes down to finding something you love do to and then just trying to be great at it” (Mark Cuban). Join us for Small Business Coach: Navigating Business in 2016.
September 15, 2015 - NYT Bestselling Author Susan Solovic & F@ck Feelings Dr. Michael Bennett & Sarah Bennett
1 Simple Thing Podcast | Build a Better Business by Building a Better You!
There’s never been a better time to go into business for yourself. Many of us want to, but don’t even know where to start. Author Susan Solovic shares tips on the strategies and mindsets you need in these highlights from episodes 266-269, based on her book “It's Your Biz: The Complete Guide to Becoming Your Own Boss.”
1 Simple Thing Podcast | Build a Better Business by Building a Better You!
Author Susan Solovic encourages you to hire people who are smarter than you are, especially people who have talents and skills you don’t have. Equally important is to put the right people in the right seats, and those who are ready to row in the same direction, so you all have the same vision.
1 Simple Thing Podcast | Build a Better Business by Building a Better You!
Author Susan Solovic talks about the importance of managing your money when you start a business. Susan points out that entrepreneurs are creative people, and sometimes don’t know the fundamentals of good accounting and money management to grow their business and make it financially worthwhile.
1 Simple Thing Podcast | Build a Better Business by Building a Better You!
Author Susan Solovic says success in business does not necessarily require innovation to the point where you’re creating markets or coming up with the next cool, sexy gadget. Instead, it’s those small little tweaks in your business operations that produce outrageous success for you. Create a noticeable difference so that people have a reason to select you over the competition and to stay loyal to you.
1 Simple Thing Podcast | Build a Better Business by Building a Better You!
Author Susan Solovic gives advice on becoming your own boss. She talks about the critical step of Changing your Attitude; to have the mindset that says, “I believe in this, I’m passionate about this, and I’m going to do whatever it takes. I’m going to be persistent, and I’m going to see that this works.”
Simran Singh from the VoiceAmerica 7th Wave and Health channels broadcasts LIVE from #SageSummit in New Orleans! She interviews 2 dynamic guests - Andrew Davis and Susan Solovic.
The buzz: Partners. Small businesses today must deftly manage business partnerships without risking IP, valued talent, or worse, in a business milieu where the lines can blur between cooperation and competition. And in the networked economy, supply chains can shift and transform seamlessly. How can a small business owner shore-up enough protection to avoid getting squeezed out? How often should they re-examine business agreements? What red flags signal that it's time to start looking for a new business partner? The experts speak. Susan Wilson Solovic, 'THE Small Business Expert': “Failure is the key to entrepreneurial success. If you aren't failing, you aren't doing.” Morgan Browne, IIS Group: “Partnerships are always a gamble – but what choice do we have?” Carrie Maslen, SAP: “I believe the best business policy is the golden rule … this is a small interconnected world, and what goes around comes around.” Join us for Small Business Insights: Sustainable Collaboration – Part 1.
The buzz: Partners. Small businesses today must deftly manage business partnerships without risking IP, valued talent, or worse, in a business milieu where the lines can blur between cooperation and competition. And in the networked economy, supply chains can shift and transform seamlessly. How can a small business owner shore-up enough protection to avoid getting squeezed out? How often should they re-examine business agreements? What red flags signal that it's time to start looking for a new business partner? The experts speak. Susan Wilson Solovic, 'THE Small Business Expert': “Failure is the key to entrepreneurial success. If you aren't failing, you aren't doing.” Morgan Browne, IIS Group: “Partnerships are always a gamble – but what choice do we have?” Carrie Maslen, SAP: “I believe the best business policy is the golden rule … this is a small interconnected world, and what goes around comes around.” Join us for Small Business Insights: Sustainable Collaboration – Part 1.
Season 1, Episode 5; Intentional Influence Podcast: Outrageous Success On Camera In this Intentional Influence episode, Melissa Murray talks with Susan Solovic about How To Have Outrageous Success On Camera. Susan Solovic is THE Small Business Expert. A woman of many talents, Susan Wilson Solovic is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, New York Times, [...]
On episode 314 of Business Insanity Talk Radio, my first guest, Susan Solovic, is going to look into her crystal ball and tell us the worries and opportunities for small business in 2015. Next, most small biz owners do not spend the time and money to put together a systematic marketing plan. Well, that stops today. Did you know that only 24% of Americans volunteer every year? My next guest has the solution to increasing that number. Dating is difficult for busy professionals, but learn how my final guest makes it a whole lot easier.Susan Solovic is an award-winning entrepreneur and Internet pioneer. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, New York Times bestseller, media personality and popular blogger. www.smallbizexpertacademy.comLindsay Bayuk, Director of development at Infusionsoft, a company that helps small biz thrive with sales and marketing solutions.Beth Bond is the founder of For Goods, a program that makes volunteering fun, easy and rewarding.April Davis is the founder of Cupid's Cronies, a dating site that matches people up romantically and professionally.Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.
33voices interviews Susan Wilson Solovic
Wow…she is smart and nice and beautiful. She's an attorney, a journalist and a best-selling author (You gotta love “The Girls Guide to Power and Success!”) And, she is the co-founder of SBTV.com – Small Business Television -- she led the company from a concept to a multi-million dollar enterprise. Susan's been on every TV show you can imagine as the go-to small biz expert. She also has a new television show called "It's Your Biz with Susan Solovic". You can catch segments at www.itsyourbiz.com. Her successful entrepreneurial experience and legal background provides her with a unique vantage point from which to share information and insight with business owners around the world. Susan knows business! And she has the power to communicate about the freedom and power your own small business can offer. I am soooo excited to have her on our Radio Show! The D's change everything...divorce, disaster, death, disability and debt! Have you had experienced difficulty hanging on? Should you stay the course or it is time to throw in the towel? Perhaps neither is the right answer - maybe it's time to reinvent your business. We'll Discuss... “Why can't you be more like your brother?” Sometimes it makes sense to compare yourself to others in your industry. Don't Throw Good Money After Bad. You can't cut your way to financial health, but here are a few things to STOP doing. Biz Reinvention! Don't dig your heels in the ground. Try a NEW approach! Giving yourself permission and time. THINK about what you want to be and do. Learn how to start with the obvious. And, no Sacred Cows. How to Price Differently. Aim for Apples to Oranges! When to be Unorthodox: Collaborate with a competitor. Target a new industry. Go virtual.