Although Laura’s career started in web design, it didn’t stay there for long. In 2009, Laura turned from web design to web marketing, specifically social media marketing. Now, Laura runs a very successful social media training company that specializes in training the ultra-small business on how to master social media marketing.

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or even YouTube – it can be a confusing world out there, but Laura aims to make it easier for all of us. She self-published the book Facebook Fame, and has released several video training libraries that cover the gamete – Facebook to WordPress.

We were privileged enough to visit with Laura from her office (for February at least) in Buenos Aries where we asked her some of the most pressing questions about Facebook and how to win as a small business on social media. You can learn more about Laura’s business on her website, follow her own thriving community on Facebook, or check out her status on Twitter. Listen up, you too might just become Facebook Famous!

Justing Lukasavige is a storywriter. He helps individuals and businesses tell better stories that attract customers and change the world. We like that about him, and asked him to share with us how he does it – and why it matters. How does a business tell a story? Why does a business need story? In the show, Justin shares his secrets for success.

Justin is no stranger to stories. He graduated from college with a degree in aviation and immediately became a commercial pilot. Knowing it wasn’t the story he wanted to live, he began coaching people to get out of debt. He grew his business so quickly (with the help of coaches and mentors) that other business owners took notice and asked for advice on doing the same. Now Justin travels the country as a speaker and trainer and hosts four online radio shows each week from his Coach Radio studio.

It is impossible to underestimate the power of great stories. Justin’s success proves that. To see more of his story, be sure to stop by his blog and subscribe to the excellent Coach Radio Podcast. You can also follow him on Twitter, Google+, and/or Facebook.

Technology is changing, and where technology goes, so goes the consumer. In this interview, we asked marketer, technologist and futurist Mitch Joel of the Six Pixels of Separation blog and podcast about his take on what he calls consumer connectivity.

Mitch Joel is the President of Twist Image – an award-winning Digital Marketing and Communications agency (although he prefers the title, Media Hacker). He has been called a marketing and communications visionary, interactive expert and community leader. He is also a Blogger, Podcaster, passionate entrepreneur and speaker who connects with people worldwide by sharing his marketing insights on digital marketing and new media.

Marketing Magazine has dubbed him the “Rock Star of Digital Marketing” and called him, “one of North America’s leading digital visionaries.” He has also been considered one of the most influential authorities on Blog Marketing in the world. It was a pleasure to have Mitch on the show, and we certainly encourage you all to follow him on Twitter as soon as humanly possible.

Brian Solis is principal at Altimeter Group, a research-based advisory firm. Solis is globally recognized as one of the most prominent thought leaders and published authors in new media. A digital analyst, sociologist, and futurist, Solis has studied and influenced the effects of emerging media on business, marketing, publishing, and culture. His current book, Engage, is regarded as the industry reference guide for businesses to build and measure success in the social web. Brian’s newest book, The End of Business As Usual explores each layer of this complex consumer revolution that is changing the future of business, media, and culture.

In this episode we discuss the consumer revolution with Brian, and his book – The End Of Business As Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consumer Revolution. In the interview, Brian shares his insights about the consumer revolution that is changing buying habits and consumer thinking. This is a must-hear interview for any online marketer.

Brian blogs regularly and is must-follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

My interactions with PerkStreet began with a simple inquiry about their product over Twitter, but soon grew to an online conversation between me and their brand, and then into a conversation with their powerful online community. You can read more about my amazing customer experience in my blog post from last week.

In the interview with Lilly, we took a look behind the scenes at PerkStreet and ask Lilly about the magic that made for such an amazing social media community. You can see their community in full action on their Facebook page or company Twitter account. You can also visit their website to learn more about their product.

Community is one of those mysterious words in social media business. We all want them, we all talk about them, but they aren’t always that easy to come by. In the interview, we asked Lilly about the special PerkStreet sauce that built their community, and how they keep it going strong. It’s a great interview that anyone with an interest in social media or business won’t want to miss.

To see their community in full swing, check out their Facebook page or company Twitter account.

Scott now has over 94,000 people follow his daily rantings on Twitter and was voted one of the top influencers on the site. Scott say it’s the only time he’s felt comfortable being compared to Ashton Kutcher, P Diddy and Justin Bieber.

We asked Scott about this whole UnMarketing thing, and let him toss in a few laughs along the way. Seriously, if you don’t split a social media gut on this one you are either a unicorn, or a non-human form of protoplasm. Enjoy the show!

He is now the author of twelve books, including HELLO, my name is Scott, The Power of Approachability, and Make a Name for Yourself.

Scott has been dubbed as “The Authority on Approachability,” and is ask to speak on the subject regularly. He has also worked as a consultant with some of the worlds largest companies.

We talked with Scott about how wearing a nametag every day has change his life, and his business. We also picked up a few tips on approachability, making better small talk, and Scotts writing routine.

You will definetally want to follow Scott on Twitter where he is a master at creating conversation. He also blogs regularly about approachability, business, and marketing on his blog.

According to Jim, doers get what they want, and everyone else gets what they get. During the show, he shows us how a doer attitude will lead to online success. Jim believes, and appropriately makes the case, that attention can and does lead to revenue building opportunities. In the show we asked him how we can use tools like blogs and podcasts to generate attention and revenue. Jim provides many of his key’s to success, and a few entertaining anecdotes from his 16 year Internet marketing career.

You can follow Jim on Twitter or read his blog where he regularly teaches readers how to get more sales, leads & publicity. You can also pick up his newest book titled How To Catch Happy, his guide to catching the biggest fish of all.

In the show, we asked Mark about how he has used his blog and Twitter to turn online connections into real-life, professional, relationships. Mark has mastered the art of connecting with people online and offline and some of the ways that he has made it happen just might surprise you.

You can follow Mark on Twitter or read his blog where he helps Businesses Grow. Be sure to pick up a copy of his insightful book and learn to master the Tao of Twitter for Yourself.

In the show, we talked with Stephanie about how NASA is using social media to promote space travel and all of the amazing things they accomplish each and every day. She also shares with us her expertise in managing a large social media program within a highly complex organization. We even asked Stephanie to share some of the keys to success for the popular NASA Tweetup events and how you can launch great Tweetups on your own.

You can follow Stephanie on Twitter, and learn more about NASA’s Social Media efforts on their website. For more information on the upcoming Tweetups, visit their Tweetup page at Nasa.gov.

Olivier Blanchard is a brand strategist with 15 years of B-to-B and B-to-C marketing management experience ranging from manufacturing and distribution to new media and consumer goods. He manages BrandBuilder Marketing, a brand consulting and marketing management firm that helps companies combine traditional and new/social media; and the Red Chair group, which delivers executive social media training worldwide. He is well known for his popular BrandBuilder blog, and his recent book Social Media ROI where he teaches us all how to gain more value from every dime we invest in social media.

You can learn more about Olivier’s book, and download a free chapter at smroi.net. You can also follow Olivier on Twitter at @thebrandbuilder.

In the show we discuss what exactly Social Media ROI is and how businesses like yours can move towards getting more of it. Olivier shares his secrets and tips on developing a plan and measuring it properly for social media success.

Keith has written extensively about what a Social Business Analyst looks looks like on his blog, and has become very active in the social media discussion using Twitter and some grass-roots efforts in his own hometown. In the show, we will ask Keith more about why he has decided to start writing his next job title and what the future is for social media on both the corporate and small business level.

Andy is a guy that ships. He is the host of the awesome Linchpin podcast, and is a successful blogger and consultant, where he helps businesses grow by using technology and social media. We were introduced to Andy’s work through his Linchpin podcast where he has interviewed such guests as Dan Miller, the author of 48 Days to the Work You Love, and Alex Miles Younger, the Creative Director for Seth Godin’s Domino Project.

Andy is definitely a Linchpin himself, and he does it all from Sioux Falls, SD where he lives with his wife and family. You can read more about Andy, and see his blog at andytraub.com.