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The Mindful FIRE Podcast
123 : Creating Opportunity By Engineering Serendipity with Tony Wilkins

The Mindful FIRE Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 61:34 Transcription Available


In this episode: Engineering Serendipity with Tony WilkinsGet my Free Envisioning Guide HereEpisode Summary: In this episode, Tony Wilkins joins the Mindful Fire Podcast to discuss the concept of engineering serendipity. They explore the idea of how seemingly chance encounters and events can lead to meaningful connections and opportunities in life. Tony shares his personal journey and experiences with serendipity, highlighting the importance of setting goals while remaining open to unexpected possibilities. They also discuss the concept of "enoughness" and how it relates to financial independence and finding fulfillment in life.Guest Bio: Tony Wilkins is a self-described neighborhood kid who has achieved escape velocity. Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Tony always had goals in mind and pursued them with determination. Throughout his life, he has experienced numerous instances of serendipity, where failed plans led to even greater opportunities. Tony is now focused on being sustainably impactful, helping others while maintaining his own personal sustainability.Connect with Tony Wilkins:LinkedIn: Tony WilkinsTony Wilkins' TEDx Talk: "Engineering Serendipity”Resources & Books Mentioned:Tony Wilkins' TEDx Talk: "Engineering Serendipity”Key Takeaways:Engineering serendipity involves actively creating opportunities for chance encounters and unexpected connections."Enoughness" is the concept of recognizing when one has reached a point of contentment and sufficiency in various aspects of life.Financial independence allows individuals to pursue their passions and make an impact in a sustainable way.Aligning personal values, goals, and financial resources is crucial in determining what is enough and finding fulfillment.Balancing personal sustainability and helping others is key to leading a fulfilling and impactful life.Reflecting on what truly brings joy and engagement can guide individuals towards their highest and best use of time.Whenever you are ready, here are 3 ways I can help you: 1. ​Book a 30 free clarity call with me​. If you are nearing FI and want help answering the question "What do you actually want?", let's chat! 2. ​Complete my Free Envisioning Guide​ to dream up a BIG vision for your life. 3. ​Connect with me LinkedIn​ where I post about crafting a life you love & making work optional using mindfulness, envisioning & financial independence.

Equity Raise
LIVE from Black Founders Exchange: April Johnson (Happied), Sonja Ebron (Courtroom5), and investor Tony Wilkins

Equity Raise

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 49:53


Live from the roof of The Durham Hotel at the Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange, host Naya Fela Powell brings on a panel of Black CEOs (Sonja Ebron, Courtroom 5; April Johnson, Happied) along with private investor Tony Wilkins, to share their stories of building their companies and raising capital in the process.Equity Raise is hosted by Naya Fela Powell, presented by American Underground, sponsored by The Diversity Movement, and produced by Earfluence.This episode is brought to you by DEI Navigator from The Diversity Movement, a new, monthly membership service designed exclusively for small- to medium-sized businesses who are committed to DEI action and results.  It's everything you need all in one place - access to proven business leaders and certified diversity executives, expert curated content, how-to guides, training, and a community of peers sharing their ideas and lessons learned — all at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-service DEI consultancy. 

The Full Ratchet: VC | Venture Capital | Angel Investors | Startup Investing | Fundraising | Crowdfunding | Pitch | Private E

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Tony Wilkins, Manan Mehta, and Maryanna Saenko.  Each investor discusses a portfolio company that did not survive and why it was that they failed. Did you miss our guests full length episodes? For all great episodes, go to The Full Ratchet blog and catch up! Also, follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/27155166/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/TFR_Pod).

The Full Ratchet: VC | Venture Capital | Angel Investors | Startup Investing | Fundraising | Crowdfunding | Pitch | Private E
305. Identifying Stand-outs at Pre-Seed, Coaching High-Growth Leaders, and Leveling the Playing Field for Underrepresented Founders (Tony Wilkins)

The Full Ratchet: VC | Venture Capital | Angel Investors | Startup Investing | Fundraising | Crowdfunding | Pitch | Private E

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 47:49


Tony Wilkins of Standing Oaks Venture Partners joins Nick to discuss Identifying Stand-outs at Pre-Seed, Coaching High-Growth Leaders, and Leveling the Playing Field for Underrepresented Founders. In this episode we cover: Are leaders born or made? How do you select for potentially great leaders at the very beginning of their business journey? How do you think about building a strong and healthy culture within a firm?  What's the most important thing for an angel investor to know when they start investing? What will it take to level the playing field for founders? 

Forever Bristol City Podcast
Cook, Eat, Repeat !!

Forever Bristol City Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 65:50


DaveFevs, Mark, Ian & Headhunter preview Derby at home and with Wayne Rooney in the role of player manager we reminisce on past City players who've worn that mantle over the years. We also discuss the uplifting of matchday squads to 20 and give our view on who was best : Clemence or Shilton Why the title? Tried the Chilli Flakes as seen on the show with Tony Wilkins fish .... mmmmm!

Square Stories
Tony Wilkins Writes The Right Checks

Square Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 56:27


Tony Wilkins is famous for the way he provides perspectives, stories, insights, and analogies to business leaders that conjure up the response, "Hmmm. I hadn't thought of that."  He's renowned for his penchant for asking provocative questions that lead to creative epiphanies. Nationally active in the early stage innovation ecosystem, Tony mentors, connects and invests in Seed and Series A rounds of startup companies. His ability to guide people through unfamiliar territory has resulted in his increasing renown as a business mentor, where he strives to connect folks to people, resources and stories that will transform how they think about their own businesses. If you thought serendipity couldn't be engineered, that's only because you haven't yet had a business conversation with Tony Wilkins.

3 Peaps In A PodCast
Bonus Show - Huddersfield vs Bristol City Post Match Reaction

3 Peaps In A PodCast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 69:09


Patch is joined by Matt Withers, Tony Wilkins and Rob Blamey...

Connected with Kyle
61. The Man Behind the CIO, Tony Wilkins

Connected with Kyle

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 63:01


61 | THE MAN BEHIND THE CIO | TONY WILKINS Anthony R. Wilkins, aka - Tony Wilkins – Veteran; Philanthropist; Thought Leader in IT Infrastructure, Applications, Operations, and Security. The man behind the CIO, taking a more tactical approach to situations that aligns modern solutions for a company’s long-term growth. Tony Wilkins spent the last 10-15 years building up teams, technology, and processes that elevated the business across various industries (Real Estate, Healthcare, Financial, and Fitness). Companies include EyeCare Service Partners, Gold's Gym, Texas Health Resources, Wizetrade, and Realm Business Solutions (aka CTI). Serve in community organizations: Vets What's Next, Unite the Troops, Girl Scout of America, and Christian Community Action. Favorite Quote: "Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless — like water. Now you put water in a cup, it becomes the cup; You put water into a bottle it becomes the bottle; You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash." - Bruce Lee Top Book: Up the Organization: How to Stop the Corporation from Stifling People and Strangling Profits Personality I would like to meet: Bill Gates Connect with Tony on Linkedin -- Subscribe to YouTube to watch this episode Follow #DialedinLive for more Connect with me on Linkedin *may include affiliate links that we earn a small commission from* --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dialedin/message

Money Matters Top Tips with Adam Torres
Adam Torres interviews Tony Wilkins Founder and Private Investor at Standing Oaks Venture Partners

Money Matters Top Tips with Adam Torres

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 12:00


Adam Torres interviews Tony Wilkins Founder and Private Investor at Standing Oaks Venture Partners in this episode. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast: https://www.moneymatterstoptips.com/podcastguest --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneymatters/support

Money Matters Top Tips with Adam Torres
Tony Wilkins Founder at AEWilkins Holdings

Money Matters Top Tips with Adam Torres

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 11:17


Tony Wilkins Founder at AEWilkins Holdings is interviewed in this episode. Follow Adam on Instagram at Ask Adam Torres for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to become a featured co-author in one of Adam's upcoming books: https://www.moneymatterstoptips.com/coauthor --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneymatters/support

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Northwestern Intersections
Tony Wilkins ‘79 on Preparing for the Next Move

Northwestern Intersections

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 45:16


After being let go from his first job after college, Tony Wilkins ’79 learned to always plan for the next step even before knowing what that next step would be. This perspective on how to prepare and his drive to be financially independent have led to a successful journey from one role and industry to the next. Wilkins started in engineering, transitioned into finance after earning an MBA, and is now investing in early-stage ventures. You won’t want to miss his insights on prioritizing authenticity and coachability above everything else.

Relationships At Work Podcasts
Influential Networking And Selling With Tony Wilkins

Relationships At Work Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 29:38


Tony Wilkins is the author of several books including the best-selling Telemarketing Success for small and mid-sized Firms, The Single Person's Cookbook (www.amazon.com) and Surviving the economy. His new book, The Career Whisperer: Behind the Podium is a step by step guide for anyone looking to launch a career as a public speaker or for sales professionals looking for a better way to reach more prospects faster and easier. Mr. Wilkins was also the publisher of Small Business Forum Magazine, and Podium Magazine and speaker's directory. Recently named as one of the Top 10 Media Training Speakers by socialmediaexplore.com he ran a very successful booking service for authors and speakers(working with over 400 speakers per year) and is the creator of the annual Small Business Empowerment Conference and the Women of Influence Summit. Mr. Wilkins was also recently named National Speaker of the year and appointed to Partnering Director of the Public Speaker's Association in San Francisco. Tony was a remarkable person, mentor and great promoter of people. Unfortunately, Tony passed away very unexpectedly this past October at too young of an age and is missed sorely by his community. The world lost a remarkable individual.

Conscious Millionaire  J V Crum III ~ Business Coaching Now 6 Days a Week
971: MARKETING MONDAY: Tony Wilkins: Use "Influential Networking" to Grow Your Coaching Business

Conscious Millionaire J V Crum III ~ Business Coaching Now 6 Days a Week

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2017 35:22


Tony Wilkins was recently named as one of the Top 10 Media Training Speakers by socialmediaexplorer.com. He coaches authors and speakers and runs a speaking booking service. Creator of the annual Small Business Empowerment Conference and the Women of Influence Summit, he was also named National Speaker of the year of the Public Speaker's Association in San Francisco. Get the 5 proven steps to rapidly grow your business, make a bigger impact, and achieve your First Million. Attend the next LIVE First Million Webinar  with international business coach JV Crum III.  Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 500 episodes and 10 Million Listeners in 176 countries, this is the podcast for business owners and coaches who want to grow their businesses, make a bigger impact, and ultimately achieve their First Million! JV interviews the top entrepreneurs, experts, authors, and coaches on how to get the right mindset, develop your business systems, and execute to achieve bigger results, faster!  

Conscious Millionaire Marketing
24: Tony Wilkins: Use "Influential Networking" to Grow Your Coaching Business

Conscious Millionaire Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2017 35:26


Tony Wilkins was recently named as one of the Top 10 Media Training Speakers by socialmediaexplorer.com. He coaches authors and speakers and runs a speaking booking service. Creator of the annual Small Business Empowerment Conference and the Women of Influence Summit, he was also named National Speaker of the year of the Public Speaker's Association in San Francisco. Get the 5 proven steps to rapidly grow your business, make a bigger impact, and achieve your First Million. Attend the next LIVE First Million Webinar  with international business coach JV Crum III.  Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 500 episodes and 10 Million Listeners in 176 countries, this is the podcast for business owners and coaches who want to grow their businesses, make a bigger impact, and ultimately achieve their First Million! JV interviews the top entrepreneurs, experts, authors, and coaches on how to get the right mindset, develop your business systems, and execute to achieve bigger results, faster!

Conscious Millionaire Show
971: MARKETING MONDAY: Tony Wilkins: Use "Influential Networking" to Grow Your Coaching Business

Conscious Millionaire Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2017 35:22


Tony Wilkins was recently named as one of the Top 10 Media Training Speakers by socialmediaexplorer.com. He coaches authors and speakers and runs a speaking booking service. Creator of the annual Small Business Empowerment Conference and the Women of Influence Summit, he was also named National Speaker of the year of the Public Speaker's Association in San Francisco. Get the 5 proven steps to rapidly grow your business, make a bigger impact, and achieve your First Million. Attend the next LIVE First Million Webinar  with international business coach JV Crum III.  Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 500 episodes and 10 Million Listeners in 176 countries, this is the podcast for business owners and coaches who want to grow their businesses, make a bigger impact, and ultimately achieve their First Million! JV interviews the top entrepreneurs, experts, authors, and coaches on how to get the right mindset, develop your business systems, and execute to achieve bigger results, faster!  

Back Porch Writer
Launch Your Writer Platform

Back Porch Writer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 40:00


Tonight's show welcomes back Tony Wilkins. He's the host of the ever-popular weekly Small Business Forum Radio show right here on Blog Talk. His book-turned-workshop series, The Career Whisperer, is available to anyone who wants to step up their selling game, transition and transform their speaking business, and others. We'll also talk about building your platform. Who should? Is it really necessary? How time-consuming is it? And, if there's time, I'll recap the discussion about coaching from the previous week Connect with Tony! He rocks! awol267487@aol.com  

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INA Londrina
25/08/2013 - Pr. Tony Wilkins - A unção que precede a vinda do Senhor

INA Londrina

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2016 38:36


25/08/2013 - Pr. Tony Wilkins - A unção que precede a vinda do Senhor by Igreja Nova Aliança de Londrina

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17/08/2014 - Pr. Tony Wilkins - A tua palavra é a minha verdade

INA Londrina

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2016 41:48


17/08/2014 - Pr. Tony Wilkins - A tua palavra é a minha verdade by Igreja Nova Aliança de Londrina

Back Porch Writer
How To Get Speaking Gigs That Pay Your Bills

Back Porch Writer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2016 29:00


Tony Wilkins is the host of the Internet sensation Small Business Forum Radio www.blogtalkradio.com/tonywilkins with nearly 200,000 listeners worldwide and broadcasting live every Friday at 3:30 PM Pacific from the historic Payne Mansion in San Francisco. The Career Whisperer: Behind the podium - A step by step guide to booking speaking engagements. This book is designed to help both new and seasoned speakers find more speaking engagements, book more media appearances and generate more revenue than ever before. TOP TIPS: 1. Partner with others to help get the word out about your product,service,event. 2. Make sure any marketing materials are clear. In other words,what will others get by attending your workshop?

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Back Porch Writer
The Career Whisperer, Tony Wilkins, Joins Kori on the Back Porch

Back Porch Writer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2016 14:00


Tony Wilkins is the host of the Internet sensation Small Business Forum Radio (www.blogtalkradio.com/tonywilkins) reaching nearly 125,000 listeners worldwide. Mr. Wilkins is also the publisher of Small Business Forum Magazine, Foodie Quarterly, and Podium. The Career Whisperer is a series of books dealing with specific business topics. Book one-Behind the Podium, is a step-by-step guide for speakers looking to book more speaking gigs and how to generate money as a speaker.

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Get Known Now
Tony Wilkins

Get Known Now

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2015 17:45


Tony Wilkins is the host of the Internet sensation Small Business Forum Radio www.blogtalkradio.com/tonywilkins reaching nearly 125,000 listeners worldwide. Mr. Wilkins is also the publisher of Small Business Forum Magazine, Foodie Quarterly, and Podium Magazine. In addition he is the host of The Tony Wilkins Show on livestream.com and has launched a very successful booking […]

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Get Known Now
Tony Wilkins

Get Known Now

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2015 17:48


Tony Wilkins is the host of the Internet sensation Small Business Forum Radio www.blogtalkradio.com/tonywilkins reaching nearly 125,000 listeners worldwide. Mr. Wilkins is also the publisher of Small Business Forum Magazine, Foodie Quarterly, and Podium Magazine. In addition he is the host of The Tony Wilkins Show on livestream.com and has launched a very successful booking service and Boot Camp for authors and speakers.

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Back Porch Writer
Kori Discusses Why We Need Diverse Books

Back Porch Writer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2015 30:00


Unfortunately, the founders of The Guardian Princesses weren't able to join Kori today. We'll try to get them scheduled for a future date.  Instead, Kori discussed the importance of diversity in book publishing. She's encouraging everyone to get on twitter using #weneeddiversebooks and explain why. Visit weneeddiversebooks.org for more details about their short story contest. If you'd like to be a guest, visit our website. We have a few openings in March. Remember to tune into Scribe Talk Sunday January 25th at 5:30 p.m. CDT.  We're continuing out discussion about interviewing. You can listen to Kori's live intrerview over on Small Business Radio Forum with Tony Wilkins, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. Show time: 5:45 p.m. CDT  

Back Porch Writer
Author & Entrepreneur Tony Wilkins returns to the Back Porch

Back Porch Writer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2014 31:00


Tony Wilkins is the host of the Internet sensation Small Business Forum Radio , reaching nearly 125,000 listeners worldwide. Mr. Wilkins is also the publisher of Small Business Forum Magazine, Foodie Quarterly, The Writers Circle and Podium Magazine. He the host of The Tony Wilkins Show on livestream.com. He's authored three books: Telemarketing Success for Small and Mid-Size Firms, The Single Person's Cookbooks, and Surviving the Economy: Practical Tips from Small Business Owners Around the World.

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Author Lisa C. Paul & Talk Show host Tony Wilkins on #ConversationsLIVE

"Conversations LIVE!" with Cyrus Webb

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2014 52:00


At the top of the show host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Lisa C. Paul to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her book SWIMMING IN THE DAYLIGHT. Then at the top of the hour Webb talks with talk show host/entrepreneur Tony Wilkins about his new projects and how his show Small Business Forum has swawned a tv show, magazines and more.  

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Authors Tony Wilkins and Keith Zafren on Conversations LIVE

"Conversations LIVE!" with Cyrus Webb

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2014 57:00


At the top of the hour host Cyrus Webb welcomes author and fellow radio show host Tony Wilkins to Conversations LIVE to discuss what he is doing to help small business succeed. Then at 30 min past the hour Webb talks with Keith Zafren about his book HOW TO BE A GREAT DAD and what led him to found The Great Dad's Project.

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Back Porch Writer
Book Cover Design, Knowonder, and Book Tours, Oh My!

Back Porch Writer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2014 30:00


Check out the Back Porch Writer blog this week for a post from author Samuel Hawley. He walks you through the evolution of a cover in a two-art series.  Be sure to catch the Feb. 9th show with editor in chief, Kathy Rygg, and Phillip Chipping both from Knowonder. They're looking for writers who write chapter books and MG.  Do you have small business questions? Listen to Kori chat with Tony Wilkins on his show: Small Business Forum Radio. Look for the Jan. 24th episode. Remember the writing contest for Charis: Journey to Pandora's Jar.  Kori's using Orange Berry Book Tours to promote her new book Deadly Sins: A Dezeray Jackson Mini-Series. Be sure to check the Back Porch Writer blog adn listen to the show for her updates. 

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Back Porch Writer
Kori chats with author Tony Wilkins

Back Porch Writer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2014 31:00


Tony Wilkins is the author of Telemarketing Success for small and mid-sized Firms, The Single Person’s Cookbook (www.amazon.com) and Surviving the economy-Tips from small business owners from across the globe. Tony was a widely read columnist for Allbusiness.com before writing his current column for Examiner.com. He has been featured in the media on Channel 7's (ABC) The View from the Bay, Progressive Pulse Magazine, B.A.R (Bay Area Reporter) and the 10% Show. Tony is a much sought after lecturer and speaker for The Learning Annex, CIIS (California Institute of Integral Studies, and The Academy of Art College -SF. He is the host of the Internet sensation Small Business Forum Radio on Blog Talk Radio which airs Fridays at 3:30 offering tips from small business experts from around the globe. The show made its debut on July 15th 2011 and boasts an impressive 70,000+ listeners in just over 2 years on the air. In addition, the show (which has a six month waiting list for bookings) is consistently ranked in the top 10% of business shows on the network. He is a small business advocate and the owner of TCS Inc. for the last 30 years, specializing in business development, (cold calling, sales, marketing, promotion) consulting and training (www.businessdevelopmentsolutionsintl.com )working with such clientele as Farmers Insurance, SF Soup Co and USI Insurance. Mr. Wilkins was also recently nominated for a Small Business Advocate Award by The San Francisco Small Business Network and will be broadening his media interest in October 2013 by launching SBFM an online magazine dedicated to helping small business owners find resources, share stories and find leads.  Check out the magazine: http://joom.ag/OmuX

Motion Pictures and Television

The School of Motion Picture and Television Presents: Film Financing Seminar with Tony Wilkins, Telemarketing Consulting

Real Talk With Lee
Glenn Mandel/Dean Tong/Jim O'shea/Tony Wilkins

Real Talk With Lee

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2013 106:00


Glenn CEO of Dream Arcades is the world's largest manufacturer of non-coin-operated arcades. The company sells hundreds of arcades each year, even delivering one—in pieces—to the research station in Antarctica.  Dean Tong is a nationally-known trial consultant and expert who specializes in court cases involving allegations of child abuse and child sexual abuse.  estified as an expert witness in 10 states. Jim is the author of a new Dan Brown style thriller, "The Linen God". It is based on the legendary Shroud of Turin, the most studied and controversial religious artifact in human history. Tony Wilkins is the author of Telemarketing Success for small and mid-sized Firms, The Single Person’s Cookbook  and Surviving the economy-Tips from small business owners from across the globe.