Mike Jones of Perfect Presentation Coaching discusses the key elements of making a perfect presentation, as well as the common mistakes to avoid. If you need to improve your presentation skills, then listen to this Talk About Success Radio episode.

What I’m implying is that I’m not getting my cards distributed as I should. This is a common challenge for many people trying to build business relationships.

On my radio show, Reno Lovison, marketing consultant and author of the book, Turn Your Business Card Into Business, tells you how to turn your business card into business. Listen here, then visit Reno’s website at www.businesscardtobusiness.com

In his radio show interview, Evan Klein, Founder & President of Satrix Solutions, shares how his strategic advisory firm helps you design and manage customer loyalty and retention programs and leverage feedback to improve your customer experience. You can learn more about Evan and his company at www.satrixsolutions.com.

As a counselor, coach and interventionist, Geffen Liberman’s work includes success coaching for people in their adolescent years. In a recent interview on my radio show, Geffen points out that many young people don’t need therapy, but would gain a lot from setting goals and getting clear about what they really want. He helps them do just that. Learn more at www.glcounseling.com.

As a recent guest on my radio show, Leif Swanson, a seasoned real estate marketing professional, shares his insights, market data and strategies for succeeding in a down real estate market. Listen to his interview here, and for up-to-date and accurate information on the Phoenix real estate market, visit his blog at www.uglyhousephotos.com.

Robert discusses what makes a great brand; part of which includes three types of differentiation - emotional, functional and aesthetic. The question is - how well is your brand differentiated?

Listen to what Robert has to say about brands and how you can leverage yours to get more business!

How do you teach yourself a skill and then win awards for it, while enjoying ocean views from your beachside office? That’s what Angela Nielsen, President and Creative Director of One Lily Web Solutions (www.onelily.com) has experienced.

As an award-winning web designer, Angela has built her company on a willingness to learn, hard work and the support of people around her. Listen to how this mother of four does it.

What makes a forum?

I held my first Free Coaching Forum on Wednesday March 25th. I didn’t publicize it in any way, other than to post it on my radio show page at Blog Talk Radio - and it showed. What I learned is, if you don’t want people to call in, don’t publicize it. The next Free Coaching Forum will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2009.

In the March 25th episode, I shared my “Five C’s of a Career You Will Love,” along with a few other things. Give it a listen if you’re looking to make a good career choice.

Brand Yourself – Fearlessly

This Wednesday April 1st, I’ll be interviewing Robert Friedman, President and Founder of Fearless Branding, a San Francisco-based brand development firm. Fearless Branding helps service businesses define their competitive advantage and create powerful messages so that the right clients get it.

In this interview you’ll hear about tools that will help you sell and market more effectively, including new ways to differentiate your business from the competition, an approach to defining your business’s strengths and unique value and how to identify your ideal clients and learn what they really need.

Listen live on Wednesday April 1st at 2 pm Arizona time, either on your telephone by calling (347) 202-0406, or on your computer. For more listening instructions, see my Radio Show page.

Gina was my Talk About Success Radio Show guest on March 11th, where she presented a lot of great insight into how to succeed in today’s job market. She also shares some of the common mistakes people are making that hurt their success, along with some new things she is doing to help people reach the next level in the job search game.

Listen to this timely, insightful and informative interview by clicking here.

Question:

Is earning an MBA even worth it in this economy, when no one is hiring? What are the benefits/disadvantages to earning an MBA?

Answer:

I’ve heard CEOs say that they prefer someone with experience over someone with an MBA. That might be true, but if you’re competing for a job with someone who has equivalent experience, credentials like an advanced degree will often break the tie.

Now that companies are scrubbing their ranks looking for people to lay off, having an MBA might save you, unless of course you’ve not done the other things well. As a job seeker, it may be that edge you need to get the offer. It also demonstrates that you’re ambitious, interested in self-improvement and serious about your career. These are good traits and the benefits could outweigh the investment of time and money in getting your MBA.

This is a great time to be improving ourselves, while not dwelling on the negativity that surrounds us. If you can make the investment, go get that degree.