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		<title>Are You Missing Opportunities To Train Your Brain [Episode #67]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Amy Brann is my guest today and we&amp;#8217;re talking about how to train your brain. Better yet&amp;#8230;we go into detail on her new book How To Make Your Brain Work with a focus on how to maximize your efficiencies, productivity and effectiveness. It&amp;#8217;s not brain surgery, but it is neuroscience and Amy has a knack [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3909/train-your-brain-productivity/"&gt;Are You Missing Opportunities To Train Your Brain [Episode #67]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/KmmYsLBzrvs" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Amy Brann is my guest today and we're talking about how to train your brain. - Better yet...we go into detail on her new book How To Make Your Brain Work with a focus on how to maximize your efficiencies, productivity and effectiveness. - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Amy Brann is my guest today and we're talking about how to train your brain.

Better yet...we go into detail on her new book How To Make Your Brain Work with a focus on how to maximize your efficiencies, productivity and effectiveness.

It's not brain surgery, but it is neuroscience and Amy has a knack for breaking it down into simple, understandable tips and tricks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mSKlztG1Rc
Here are some actionable highlights from our Interview:

	Don't Let Your Fear Limit You - Amy knew from early on that she wanted to be a doctor.  Even after starting medical school, she decided to take a different path...tough decision, but she followed her gut and dream.
	Learn to Listen to your gut -- it's not easy to change paths or create your own path, but don't be afraid to try.  Amy knew nothing about business, but decided she would be an amazing women entrepreneur and she chose a path to get her there.
	Share your gifts -- Amy's decision to write her book stemmed from her need to help others.  She even overcame the fear of not getting published.
	Never underestimate the Power of Storytelling - this was the decision for her writing a parable instead of a How To book.
	Prioritization is key for productivity - .Know what needs to be done, picture your goals and start with an end in mind
	Discuss the myth of Multitasking - basically...it can't be done well and Amy will show you why.
	To be optimally Productive, you need to minimize Distractions - it's a little worse for women and Amy provides a few tips for overcoming distractions.
	Get things out of your head -- create a repository and system for tracking and following up with throughs, tasks and to do's, but don't keep it in your head.
	Embrace the Power of Habits - we talk about what they are and how they work.
	Best Productivity Tip for Women Entrepreneurs - Be mindful, specific, and super clear on what it is that you want to do.

About guest Amy Brann



 

 

 

 

 

 

Amy Brann is a thought leader in the field of human potential. Leaving UCL medical school to pursue a Coaching career she became fascinated by what the brain can teach us to help transform thinking &amp; performance. Participating in over 12,000 hours of Coaching with clients all over the world. Amy has consulted to companies in Europe, Asia and Australia and enjoys delivering interactive talks and workshops. Her company is pursuing research opportunities to advance the practical applications of what neuroscience can bring to businesses.

Amy passionately delivers the message that you have a huge amount of potential that can be better accessed if you understand how to work with your brain optimally.

She currently loves living in Birmingham, UK, with her husband, daughter and little dog.
Links Mentioned:
Amy on Twitter
Amy on LinkedIn
Synaptic Potential
Make Your Brain Work Book Site
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		<title>Warning: Work-Life Balance Is a Myth [Episode #66]</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 16:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelia</dc:creator>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Teresa Taylor is my guest today and we&amp;#8217;re discussing the myth of Work-Life Balance. Yep&amp;#8230;it&amp;#8217;s a myth, so you can stop beating yourself up trying to achieve it. Teresa is a mom, telecom executive, author and all around inspirational role model for women. She recently wrote a book titled The Balance Myth: Rethinking Work-Life Success. [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3865/work-life-balance-myth/"&gt;Warning: Work-Life Balance Is a Myth [Episode #66]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/kAwmHrCuDGY" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Teresa Taylor is my guest today and we're discussing the myth of Work-Life Balance.  Yep...it's a myth, so you can stop beating yourself up trying to achieve it. - Teresa is a mom, telecom executive, author and all around inspirational role model for ...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Teresa Taylor is my guest today and we're discussing the myth of Work-Life Balance.  Yep...it's a myth, so you can stop beating yourself up trying to achieve it.

Teresa is a mom, telecom executive, author and all around inspirational role model for women.  She recently wrote a book titled The Balance Myth: Rethinking Work-Life Success.

Check out my interview with Teresa to learn more about her story and how she stopped chasing the myth of work-life balance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt8LXjoTbjU
Here are some actionable highlights from our Interview:

	Push Through Adversity - Life throws us each unique challenges, but it's important to focus on your goal and figure out how to move past adversity and not let it paralyze you.

	You Will Find Peace When You Realize "Balance" is a Myth - Work-Life Balance is a Myth! You are one person, so there is no need to try and separate your personal life from business.  It's easier to manage one life, one calendar, on you.

	 You Cannot Be Happy at Work If You're Unhappy At Home - This goes the opposite way as well.  Teresa describes this as layers.
	Remember That Small Things Make a Big Difference In the Lives of Your Children and Employees - Celebrate the small things - compliment small wins.
	Realize The Triggers - You will know it when you are at a tipping point between work and family.  It's important to find your rhythm.
	Find Your Why - Teresa discussed how her seeing women dropping out of the work force inspired her to write her book.  She wants to show other women that YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL.
	Stop Putting So Much Pressure on Yourself - Give yourself permission to not be perfect.
	Learn Good Time Management Skills - This is key to you not feeling overwhelmed.

About guest Teresa Taylor



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Try to tell Teresa Taylor about the corporate glass ceiling and she will quickly tell you about the glass elevator, and how she ascended through the ranks of one of the nation’s largest utility firms to become a respected leader and change agent.

Throughout her career, Teresa nurtured and built a legacy of pioneering entrepreneurship, vision and demonstrated leadership that earned her praise by investor media, shareholders, customers and employees.

This former Chief Operating Officer of Qwest Communications is now CEO of Blue Valley Advisers, LLC, where she leverages her experience, passion and talents to advise companies and endeavors.
Links Mentioned:
Teresa Taylor's Main Website
Balance Myth Book

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		<title>Pat Flynn on Productivity, Getting Work Done and Putting Family First [Episode #65]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 14:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Pat Flynn is my guest today and we&amp;#8217;re going behind the scenes to see how he stays productive, gets work done and balance his family responsibilities. Pat is most well known for his Smart Passive Income blog and site, but he&amp;#8217;s known for thinking outside the box &amp;#8212; which is exactly what he did with [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3823/pat-flynn-productivity/"&gt;Pat Flynn on Productivity, Getting Work Done and Putting Family First [Episode #65]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/kZJ8PgMxtAs" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Pat Flynn is my guest today and we're going behind the scenes to see how he stays productive, gets work done and balance his family responsibilities. - Pat is most well known for his Smart Passive Income blog and site,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Pat Flynn is my guest today and we're going behind the scenes to see how he stays productive, gets work done and balance his family responsibilities.

Pat is most well known for his Smart Passive Income blog and site, but he's known for thinking outside the box -- which is exactly what he did with his new book Let Go, which he initially released on the brand new Snippet platform.  The book has since been released on Amazon and had become a #1 best seller.

Check out my interview with Pat to learn why SO many people love him and why I do too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsLAFkQb6bc&amp;feature=youtu.be
Here are some actionable highlights from our Interview:

	Master the  Power of Storytelling - Talk about the importance of using video and new media when sharing your message.
	Define Your Work-Life Schedule - Discuss the importance of Pat and April being on the same page when it comes to work-life rhythm.  Communication is key!
	Define Your Work Space - This is really key when you work from home -- don't be afraid to set boundaries.
	Have a schedule with built in flexibility - This is really key when you have a family - know what needs to get done, but be open minded to flexibility.
	Know Your Body - Figure out what time of day you do your best work and plan your most important thing to do during this time.
	Don't underestimate the power of Date Night - Communication and alone time with your partner is really important.
	Put everything on your Calendar - Scheduling is key if you want to be productive and stay on track.
	Pats Productivity Tools:  Evernote, Mailbox app for IOS, decide when your going to do things, schedule in fun times as well.
	Don't let email control your life - find specific times to check email -- don't do it all the time.
	Bullet Proof Coffee - he swears it's the best natural type energy drink.
	Find out what Pat's guilty pleasure is -- too funny!

About guest Pat Flynn



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pat Flynn is a beloved thought leader in the areas of online entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and lifestyle businesses. He overcame career adversity at an early age by finding his own path and true passion. Despite his success in business, Pat’s greatest joys are spending time with his family and friends as well as helping inspire and educate others on how to succeed with their own entrepreneurial careers.Pat is routinely praised for his authentic leadership style and business principles. Forbes recently named him one of the ten most transparent leaders in business. The New York Times profiled him as a case study in smart online business building. And countless podcasts and blogs have featured his story and the techniques he uses to manage and grow this audience.
Links Mentioned:
PatFlynn.me
Pat Flynn's New Book - Let Go

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		<title>Can’t Keep Up?  3 Mistakes To Avoid With Managing Your Time</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 15:53:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelia</dc:creator>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Assuming you haven’t fully mastered the art of time management, there are certain mistakes to avoid to be successful. These mistakes might seem small, but given the opportunity they can derail your efforts. If you’re like most of us, you simply want to get things done. You want it all&amp;#8230;a life, family, and business. And [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3762/how-to-manage-your-time/"&gt;Can’t Keep Up?  3 Mistakes To Avoid With Managing Your Time&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/iWiRvesVQkE" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Get Rid of Boring Business Branding Once and For All with Jessica Kupferman [Episode #64]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Jessica Kupferman is my guest today and we&amp;#8217;re talking women, humor and non-boring business branding. Jessica is the host of JK TV, where she shows you how to market your business and still respect yourself in the morning. She smart, funny, and a bit of a firecracker. Check out my interview with Jessica to learn [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3717/business-branding/"&gt;Get Rid of Boring Business Branding Once and For All with Jessica Kupferman [Episode #64]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/aKqu7U5xgtA" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Jessica Kupferman is my guest today and we're talking women, humor and non-boring business branding. - Jessica is the host of JK TV, where she shows you how to market your business and still respect yourself in the morning.  She smart, funny,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Jessica Kupferman is my guest today and we're talking women, humor and non-boring business branding.

Jessica is the host of JK TV, where she shows you how to market your business and still respect yourself in the morning.  She smart, funny, and a bit of a firecracker.

Check out my interview with Jessica to learn more about her, how she works and her tips for work-life success.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKjMNQdMWmw
Here are some actionable highlights from our Interview:

	Discuss working from home and few tips on setting boundaries to help you be less distracted and more productive. 
	Be smart about business structure - Talk about how she structured herself as a freelance contractor and found anice balance between working on her business and her clients businesses.
	Embrace the power of Networking - Jessica shares her story of how she friended everyone she new on FaceBook because she knew some of them might need her services in the future.
	Grow and respect your email list - this also helps with business referrals in the future.
	Organization is in the eye of the beholder - we discuss how Jessica get works done and the tools she uses to stay productive.  It's important to find a system that works for you.
	Delegate and automate whenever possible - especially with repetitive tasks.
	Work-life success is important - talk about how she breaks her day down into different tasks depending upon when her kids are home.
	People do business with people - be human, humor is ok -- keep in fun and professional.
	With branding -- be yourself, stop trying to be Marie Forleo...she's taken, be yourself.

About guest Jessica Kupferman



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jessica Kupferman is a Gossip Expert, Trend Spotter, Technical Idiot Savant and creator of a brand new comedy/ business talk show. When she’s not broadcasting her latest guilty pleasure, Jessica helps small business owners create an army of passionate + loyal fans using the power of social media, easy technology, and gossip.
Links Mentioned:
JessicaKupferman.com
Jessica on Facebook
Pat Flynn's New Book - Let Go

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		<title>Rubbing Elbows with Millionaires and The Power of Mentorship with Jaime Tardy [Episode #63]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Jaime Tardy is my guest today and we&amp;#8217;re talking about how she paid off $70k in debt, started her own business and the importance of mentorship. I&amp;#8217;ve followed Jaime for awhile, but we finally met in person at New Media Expo and she&amp;#8217;s just as fun and amazing in person as she is on her [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3675/the-power-of-mentorship/"&gt;Rubbing Elbows with Millionaires and The Power of Mentorship with Jaime Tardy [Episode #63]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/gSjvQtte6SY" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Jaime Tardy is my guest today and we're talking about how she paid off $70k in debt, started her own business and the importance of mentorship. - I've followed Jaime for awhile, but we finally met in person at New Media Expo and she's just as fun and ...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Jaime Tardy is my guest today and we're talking about how she paid off $70k in debt, started her own business and the importance of mentorship.

I've followed Jaime for awhile, but we finally met in person at New Media Expo and she's just as fun and amazing in person as she is on her show.

Jaime has interviewed over 80 millionaires, she's a speaker and is in the process of writing a new book.  Check out my interview with her to learn more about her story, how she manages work-life success and tips for getting yourself on the entrepreneur path.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R4Jth6RVRQ&amp;feature=youtu.be
Here are some actionable highlights from our Interview:

	Have a plan before you quit your day job -- discover what your good at and come up with an exit plan for your day job.
	Try out things before you jump in with both feet - you might discover that your dream business is not really your dream business at all.   Jaime didn't know anything about being a business coach, so she tried it out before starting her own business.
	Find a Mentor - The Power of mentorship is important - and might actually teach you more than formal training.
	Don't be afraid to ASK for what you want - even if it's from your competitor.
	Follow your gut - even if it means going against what you thought your initial plan
	Leverage the power of The Mastermind Group - find like minded, smart people to help you.
	PR can be huge for you if you're considering writing a book - have a platform.
	Define what your normal is - find your own work-life blend.
	Make Your Schedule Your Best Friend - keep everything scheduled.
	Get clear on exactly what you need and want - If your considering starting a business, get clear on what you business idea is and what business really is.
	Have a NO Excused approach if you want to be successful.

About guest Jaime Tardy



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jaime Tardy is a business coach, speaker, and host of the WebTV show The Eventual Millionaire where she's interviewed over 80 millionaires.  She has been on CNN, MSNMoney, Kiplingers Personal Finance, Fortune.com, Top 40 Bloggers to Watch from ProBlogger, and Yahoo's homepage.
Links Mentioned:
EventualMillionaire.com
Jaime on Twitter
Pat Flynn - Atypical Tips for Writing Awesome Blog Posts

 

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		<title>Give Me 3 Minutes and I’ll Give You The Secrets To Time Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:18:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Have you ever wondered why some people seem so efficient, while others struggling finding enough time to finish one project? Better question&amp;#8230;.are you the efficient one or the one struggling to finish the project? If you’re like most of us, you’re probably a little of both. A universal theme I often hear is “I don’t [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3584/time-management-strategies/"&gt;Give Me 3 Minutes and I’ll Give You The Secrets To Time Management&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/ULRf2BcinhQ" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>You Don’t Have To Be Famous To Build A Fiercely Loyal Community [Episode #62]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Sarah Robinsons is my guest today and we&amp;#8217;re break down the nuts and bolts of building a fiercely loyal community. She shares her research on community building and gives lots of tips and tricks to help you get started and stay the course. Check out my interview with Sarah to learn more about her story, [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3614/community-building/"&gt;You Don&amp;#8217;t Have To Be Famous To Build A Fiercely Loyal Community [Episode #62]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/CAmtzzhr2ZY" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Sarah Robinsons is my guest today and we're break down the nuts and bolts of building a fiercely loyal community.  She shares her research on community building and gives lots of tips and tricks to help you get started and stay the course. - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Sarah Robinsons is my guest today and we're break down the nuts and bolts of building a fiercely loyal community.  She shares her research on community building and gives lots of tips and tricks to help you get started and stay the course.

Check out my interview with Sarah to learn more about her story, her business, and her roadmap to community building.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqWrV3zpSJE&amp;feature=youtu.be
Here are some actionable highlights from our Interview:

	Niche Finding Tip - Go back through your resume and figure out what the one thing that you do over and over and you're really good at. 
	Stop Assuming - Often times we assume that the things which come easiest for us, everyone else already knows how to do and that's just not true.  It's most often the thing we need to teach. 
	Give First - provide value to your community long before you need them
	Relationships Matter - Building a community is just like building a relationship
	Happy Community = Happy Clients - Happy clients complain less and buy more
	Find Out Where Your Community is Already Gathering - Find relevant conversations online -- Google search blogs, Google Alerts for keywords, Keyword search on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
	The ROI of Fierce Loyalty - Free Marketing, Built in R &amp; D Department, and Happy Clients
	Before Building a Community, Know You WHY - Building a community is hard, so make sure you know why you want to build a community
	Sarah's Tip for Someone Thinking About Starting a Business - It's not for the Faint of Heart - make certain that you can't make money any other way, because it's tough!

About guest Sarah Robinsons



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah Robinson is President and CEO of Sarah Robinson Co. She is a seasoned business coach, strategist, advisor and speaker who helps business owners set their companies apart from the pack. Based in Birmingham,Alabama, Sarah advises her international clients on how to build a thriving, successful community, how to increase social media effectiveness, and how to develop a remarkable online and offline business presence. Sarah’s newly released book, Fierce Loyalty: Unlocking the DNA of Wildly Successful Communities,  is available here http://FierceLoyaltyBook.com.

 
Links Mentioned:
Fierce Loyalty Website
Fierce Loyalty Book
Sarah on Twitter

 

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		<title>Overcoming Obstacles: How To Change Your Life and Do What You Love [Episode #61]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Amy Clover is my guest today and the topic is overcome obstacles. Her story is such an inspirational one that I wanted to share it with you. Like most of us, Amy has faced some big hurtles and obstacles in her life, but she chose up &amp;#8211; she chose one foot in front of the [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3534/overcoming-obstacles/"&gt;Overcoming Obstacles: How To Change Your Life and Do What You Love [Episode #61]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/ZLR8dW6jL-U" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Amy Clover is my guest today and the topic is overcome obstacles.  Her story is such an inspirational one that I wanted to share it with you. - Like most of us, Amy has faced some big hurtles and obstacles in her life,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Amy Clover is my guest today and the topic is overcome obstacles.  Her story is such an inspirational one that I wanted to share it with you.

Like most of us, Amy has faced some big hurtles and obstacles in her life, but she chose up - she chose one foot in front of the other.

She chose to make a difference and you can too.

Check out my interview with Amy to learn more about her story, where she is today and a few nuggets that might help you get through those rough times in your life and business.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auxRxsKM3sk
Here are some actionable highlights from our Interview:

	You can overcome obstacles in your life - half the battle is mindset - we discuss how she overcame clinical depression and OCD
	Look fear in the face and say NO MORE! - Amy talks about the journey of sharing her story with the world and how difficult, but amazing it was.
	Be OK with NOT being OK!  The quicker you are to admit your "not" ok - the quicker you can get the help you need to overcome obstacles.
	Find a mentor - Discuss how her mentor and friend Steve Kamb from Nerd Fitness helped her realize her Unique Awesomeness Proposition.
	Get yourself and life organized - discuss how being overwhelmed can keep your from accomplishing thing both physically and mentally.
	Give back - discuss her 30 x 30 project and her mission to share her story and give back.
	Find You Why and Your Outlet - Amy discusses some possibilities for her future.

About guest Amy Clover



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amy Clover is a personal trainer, wellness coach, travel addict, and self made positive-maven.  She blogs at Strong Inside Out where she empowers you to overcome your obstacles.  Her story is inspiring, her smile is contagious and she's making a difference in the work her 30 x 30 project.
Links Mentioned:
Strong Inside Out
Amy on Facebook
Amy on Twitter
To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA)

 

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		<title>The Secret To Having It All</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;I know you’ve asked yourself this question&amp;#8230;Can I really have it all? Can I be a great mom, run a successful business, and feel some since of accomplishment at the end of the day? Can I have it all? Can I follow my dreams? Can I be a better mom today than I was yesterday? [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3415/you-can-have-it-all/"&gt;The Secret To Having It All&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/91nZBbiv-QE" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Marketing Case Study: How Jenna Herbut is Helping Rebrand The Handmade Market [Episode #60]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:39:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Jenna Herbut is helping revolutionize the Handmade market by rebranding the way we think about craft shows. You might say she&amp;#8217;s pumped up the volume. If your thinking old school craft shows with hand knitted doilies, you&amp;#8217;ll be in for a bit of surprise when you learn more about Make It: The Handmade Revolution. It&amp;#8217;s more [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3311/marketing-case-study-craft-fair/"&gt;Marketing Case Study: How Jenna Herbut is Helping Rebrand The Handmade Market [Episode #60]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/SmFL_E4X4og" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Jenna Herbut is helping revolutionize the Handmade market by rebranding the way we think about craft shows.  You might say she's pumped up the volume. - If your thinking old school craft shows with hand knitted doilies,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Jenna Herbut is helping revolutionize the Handmade market by rebranding the way we think about craft shows.  You might say she's pumped up the volume.

If your thinking old school craft shows with hand knitted doilies, you'll be in for a bit of surprise when you learn more about Make It: The Handmade Revolution.  It's more than a show, it's an experience which fuses indie shopping, a fully licensed bar and live music.

Check out my interview with Jenna to learn more about her story, passion and advice she has for women who are considering starting their own business.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLEMqisn8vg&amp;feature=youtu.be
Here are some actionable highlights from our Interview:

	Don't be afraid to look for and take opportunities - Talk about how a college project sparked the creation of her first business -- Booty Belt.
	You can make money in spite of yourself - Discuss the success of Booty Belts in spite of the fact that Jenna knew nothing about the wholesale market or business in general.
	Be open to new opportunities and don't be afraid to launch - Discuss the Craft Industry and the impact Etsy had on her business.
	Look for gaps in the market - Talk about how the gap she saw in the market related to the Craft Industry and the "not so sexy" reputation it had and her plan to revolutionize the Craft Brand.
	Industry standards can change - Discuss the evolution of "Make It: The Handmade Revolution" and how she and her brother have totally revolutionized the Craft Fair.
	Find a platform that works for you and where your customer are - Discuss the importance of Social Media and Online Marketing related to her show and the vendors they accept for Make It: The Handmade Revolution.
	Talk about the power of great Customer Service and making people feel appreciated.
	You have skills that others can learn from - Discuss Make It University and the value it's adding to the Craft Industry.
	Find a mentor or coach - Discuss the importance of coaching and the  impact Marie Forleo had on her starting Make It University.
	Talk about the power of networking - especially for a solopreneur.

About guest Jenna Herbut



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jenna is the co-producer of the rapidly growing Make It show and Make It University. With a deep love for creativity, she always knew a conventional path wasn’t for her. In 2003 as a University of Alberta business student, Jenna founded her first business, Booty Beltz and has never looked back! Her passion is to help other creative entrepreneurs do what they love as a fulltime career, which is the inspiration behind Make It University.
Links Mentioned:
MakeItUniversity.com
Spring Cha Ching
Make It: The Handmade Revolution

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		<title>How To Succeed In Business: Launch, Learn and Pivot [Episode #59]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:32:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Jules Taggart and Krystina Feucht from KickStart Kitchen are my guest today and we&amp;#8217;re discussing the power of launch and learn when it comes to a successful business. These ladies have started multiple business and networking communities for women and they say you&amp;#8217;ll learn much from the process of launching and learning than you will [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3240/launch-and-learn/"&gt;How To Succeed In Business: Launch, Learn and Pivot [Episode #59]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/r7EAlsihEUg" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Jules Taggart and Krystina Feucht from KickStart Kitchen are my guest today and we're discussing the power of launch and learn when it comes to a successful business. - These ladies have started multiple business and networking communities for women a...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Jules Taggart and Krystina Feucht from KickStart Kitchen are my guest today and we're discussing the power of launch and learn when it comes to a successful business.

These ladies have started multiple business and networking communities for women and they say you'll learn much from the process of launching and learning than you will from trying to be perfect.  Perfect is overrated so "forget about it" -- imagine me saying that with an Italian accent.

Let's jump right in to learn a little more about Jules and Krystina -- including how listening to their clients is totally changing their business model.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEpnMDCNpCs&amp;feature=youtu.be
Here are some actionable highlights from our Interview:

	Having an accountability partner can be key in business - consider masterminding to help you learn and grow
	Systems and schedules are great and needed, but remember to build flexibility into your schedule

	When it comes to having several ideas on what type of business to start, most people really do know what they want to do - they are usually struggling more with what they think they are supposed to do vs. what they want to do.
	The key to being successful is to be able to ask yourself WHY you're doing something - sometimes we continue down a certain path because we started and we feel as if we must finish.  Know when it's ok to step away.
	 Pivoting in business is OK - it's not a sign of failure, it's a sign of being aware of marketing needs and your strengths.
	Listening is key in business - speak less, listen more.
	Time management and work-life balance are key for women entrepreneurs - especially since we tend to want to do everything.  Tip: schedule, systemize and delegate.
	One more course isn't going to fix your problem - implementation is key and seek help if you can't figure out how to apply the learning.
	Launch and learn - you will learn much more from the activity of launching and learning than you will from trying to be perfect.
	Tools they use:  Google Drive, Podio, Basecamp.

About guest Jules Taggart and Krystina Feucht








 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Links Mentioned:
Kickstart Kitchen.com
ThriveHive Community
Bootstrap Book Club

 

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		<title>Farnoosh Brock: Redefine Your Truth and Live Your Dream [Episode #58]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:26:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Farnoosh Brock is my guest today and we&amp;#8217;re talking about overcoming fear, leaving a prestigious 6-figure job and choosing to live your dream. If you&amp;#8217;re in a job you hate, life your not happy with or unsure how to live your dream&amp;#8230;you&amp;#8217;re going to love this interview with Farnoosh. She&amp;#8217;s smart, funny and passionate&amp;#8230;check out [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3187/how-to-live-your-dream/"&gt;Farnoosh Brock: Redefine Your Truth and Live Your Dream [Episode #58]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/-lCBQJMay3Y" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Farnoosh Brock is my guest today and we're talking about overcoming fear, leaving a prestigious 6-figure job and choosing to live your dream. - If you're in a job you hate, life your not happy with or unsure how to live your dream...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Farnoosh Brock is my guest today and we're talking about overcoming fear, leaving a prestigious 6-figure job and choosing to live your dream.

If you're in a job you hate, life your not happy with or unsure how to live your dream...you're going to love this interview with Farnoosh.

She's smart, funny and passionate...check out my interview with Farnoosh to hear her story of success and the steps she took to get there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW1sxCE5ZXQ
Here are some actionable highlights from our Interview:

	TIP #1:  Stop looking at your blog as a Hobby and start looking at it as a Business.
	TIP #2:  Don't be afraid to try new things - even if you don't know what you're doing.  Farnoosh knew she wanted to do something, but didn't know exactly what she wanted to do. Live your dream.

	TIP #3:  Find your point of no return and let that experience help you find your new path.
	TIP #4:  Don't be afraid to believing different truths - life changes and your definition of happiness might have changed as well.
	TIP #5:  Not everyone will support your decision to make changes in your life.  Be ok with this and surround yourself with like minded people.
	TIP #6: Continue to learn and push yourself  - be a life long learner.
	TIP #7: Realize that you will have some failures, but use those as stepping stones and keep moving forward.
	TIP#8:  Systemize all repeatable tasks.

About guest Farnoosh Brock



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Farnoosh Brock is the passionate founder of Prolific Living where she'll  show you how to live out your brilliant potential, how to stop settling, and serve the world from your highest self at the same time.

There is no fluff, no tolerance for nonsense, denial and excuses, and generally none of this is for the faint of heart. Everything you find on Prolific Living is what she has personally experienced, lived through, intimately know and feel compelled to pass on to you.
Links Mentioned:
Podcast: Prolific Living Media The Daily Interaction
ProlificLiving.com
The Power of Habit
The Healthy Juicer's Bible
Asana.com

 

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		<title>How This Entrepreneur is Helping Expat Women Connect Globally  [Episode #57]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:42:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Katya Barry is an international business and expat coach for women &amp;#8211; she&amp;#8217;s also known as a Global Attitude Architect. She specializes in helping expat women across the world get plugged into their communities so they can thrive both personally and professional. Katya shares her story of having difficulty finding a job even though [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3136/expat-women/"&gt;How This Entrepreneur is Helping Expat Women Connect Globally  [Episode #57]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/Bo7XUdNskNc" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Katya Barry is an international business and expat coach for women - she's also known as a Global Attitude Architect.   She specializes in helping expat women across the world get plugged into their communities so they can thrive both personally and pr...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Katya Barry is an international business and expat coach for women - she's also known as a Global Attitude Architect.   She specializes in helping expat women across the world get plugged into their communities so they can thrive both personally and professional.

Katya shares her story of having difficulty finding a job even though she was highly qualified and educated.  She finally took matters into her own hands and has the freedom to work on her own terms.

Check out my interview with Katya to hear her story of success and the steps she took to get there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SAcjaFNwps
Here are some actionable highlights from our Interview:

	Talk about the life of an expat - the fun, sexy and boring. 
	Discuss the fairy tale of world travel vs. the reality of living abroad
	Talk about the unique challenges of living abroad [Even if it's in your own Country]
	How Katya had difficulty finding a job and how she came to the reality that she didn't really want to work for someone else [how to overcome FEAR]
	Discuss work-life balance and the tips she has for juggling a busy family and business
	Talk about the frustrations and challenges as a "trailing spouse"
	Discuss her upcoming Foreignator Summit 2013

About guest Katya Barry



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve always been a great connector—helping women across the world get plugged into their communities so that they can thrive both personally and professionally.  As part of my extensive training, I developed a unique form of coaching that meets the special needs of women living in countries other than their native ones.

I’m your architect—the person who’s here to assist you in tapping back into your creative power so that you can design the life of your dreams.  We’ll shift your attitude to open you up to the best possibilities, and we’ll create structures that are truly global so that you can take them with you wherever you go in the future.
Links Mentioned:
KatyaBarry.com
Foreignator Summit 2013

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		<title>How To Lead With Meaningful Influence [Episode #56]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:18:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Bernardo Mendez teaches people how to live fully and love deeply. He has a new program called Meaningful Influence and it focuses on how to influence more deeply by simply being you. It&amp;#8217;s a great course! Today Bernardo and I are talking about meaningful influence, how to lead by influence and how knowing your &amp;#8220;why&amp;#8221; [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3061/lead-by-influence/"&gt;How To Lead With Meaningful Influence [Episode #56]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/ODTMqMAyXIw" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Bernardo Mendez teaches people how to live fully and love deeply.  He has a new program called Meaningful Influence and it focuses on how to influence more deeply by simply being you.  It's a great course! - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Bernardo Mendez teaches people how to live fully and love deeply.  He has a new program called Meaningful Influence and it focuses on how to influence more deeply by simply being you.  It's a great course!

Today Bernardo and I are talking about meaningful influence, how to lead by influence and how knowing your "why" will help you live more fully and without fear.

Let's learn more about Bernardo, his business and how he's doing his part to influence the world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKe4HKfR7Yw
Here are some actionable highlights from our Interview:


	Tip #1  -  In order to influence others, you must be fully present - with positive body energy
	Tip #2  -  Have a high standard of for what you accept in terms of giving and what you accept in terms of receiving from others
	Tip #3  -  Stop trying to be perfect or worrying about being good enough, just be you. [Learn how to overcome fear and Be The Best YOU]
	Tip #4  -  Being real is much more authentic than being perfect; get real to lead by influence.
	Tip #5  -  Get out of your comfort zone; find little ways each day to expand beyond your comfort zone in terms of risking more, sharing yourself with more vulnerability. [Sometimes Life Throws you Curve Balls]
	Tip #6  -  Worry less about logic and more about reaching someone's heart.
	Tip #7  -  You can't REALLY hear someone if you're focused on hearing yourself.

About guest Bernardo Mendez



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bernardo is passionate about connecting, about seeking my truth, about the chaotic but electric intersection of all earthly stuff with that which doesn’t change. He's also passionate about helping women reconnect back to their hearts, cut the BS game of staying stuck in a story, and crack open to REALLY love and be loved with devotion and infinite passion (on many cases for the very first time).

Yourgreatlifetv is a space for you and about you. It’s his personal way of sharing wholesome ideas that have made a BIG difference in his life (and the lives of many others) and can help you experience a life you’re inspired to live, not “someday” but today. All it takes is a vulnerable, open heart and a willingness to go within.
Links Mentioned:
Your Great Life TV
Meaningful Influence Course

 

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		<title>How This Woman Solved A Problem By Creating Thigh-High Fun Socks [Episode #55]</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Jennifer Dutcher is the owner and designer of Rock-a-Thigh Baby, a busy mom of 4 and as far as I can tell&amp;#8230;hasn&amp;#8217;t resorted to pulling her hair out yet. She made the business of socks both functional and fun. She shares her story on how she found a gap in the market, designed and created [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/3025/the-business-of-fun-socks/"&gt;How This Woman Solved A Problem By Creating Thigh-High Fun Socks [Episode #55]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/R5OlHQ33Fd4" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Jennifer Dutcher is the owner and designer of Rock-a-Thigh Baby, a busy mom of 4 and as far as I can tell...hasn't resorted to pulling her hair out yet.  She made the business of socks both functional and fun. - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Jennifer Dutcher is the owner and designer of Rock-a-Thigh Baby, a busy mom of 4 and as far as I can tell...hasn't resorted to pulling her hair out yet.  She made the business of socks both functional and fun.

She shares her story on how she found a gap in the market, designed and created a functional knee-high sock and has now taken her company global.  She says it's all because...She never left any stone unturned.

Let's learn more about Jennifer, her company and her plans for growth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qM7eS3FJ1o
Here are some actionable highlights from our Interview:


	Discuss how a cold evening walk lead to the creation of her product line - throw a curve ball to a smart mommy and she'll hit it out of the park. [See how a crying baby lead Alicia Overby's to create her baby product line]


	Talk about how Jennifer fell into the wholesale side of her business, how she prices her products and how she's found both domestic and international distributors.


	Jennifer how simply reaching out and making a connection lead to her partnered with Beco - a baby carrier company.


	Leave no stone unturned is her motto and message to anyone considering starting a small business


	We discuss Jennifer work-life balance and what tools she uses to run her life and business.
	Jennifer and I discuss the importance of scheduling and making certain her family is a part of the business.  She's a mom of 4 and she involves them in the business.
	Talk a little about her marketing and social media. [make sure you're not making this error on Facebook]

About guest Jennifer Dutcher



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jennifer is an interior designer turned mompreneur.  She's the owner and designer of Rock-a-Thigh Baby which offer thigh high socks for the little ones.  She's a busy mom of 4 who recognized the need for a children's sock that stays up and stays on, while providing full leg coverage as tights.
Links Mentioned:
Rock-A-Thigh Baby Website
Rock-A-Thigh Baby on Facebook

 

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		<title>Why You Need More Than Creativity For Business Success with Kristen Fischer [Episode #54]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Kristen Fischer is a professional copywriter and author. Her most recent book When Talent Isn&amp;#8217;t Enough &amp;#8211; Business Basics For The Creatively Inclined offers extensive, practical, and easy-to-apply business advice for writers, designers, and other self-employed creatives. We&amp;#8217;re cover the major points in her book, talk about her path to success and provide great take aways [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2993/business-basics/"&gt;Why You Need More Than Creativity For Business Success with Kristen Fischer [Episode #54]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/0o3HqJBUYDk" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Kristen Fischer is a professional copywriter and author.  Her most recent book When Talent Isn't Enough - Business Basics For The Creatively Inclined offers extensive, practical, and easy-to-apply business advice for writers, designers,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Kristen Fischer is a professional copywriter and author.  Her most recent book When Talent Isn't Enough - Business Basics For The Creatively Inclined offers extensive, practical, and easy-to-apply business advice for writers, designers, and other self-employed creatives.

We're cover the major points in her book, talk about her path to success and provide great take aways to help you take your business to the next level.

We had some technical difficulty with the video, so you won't see Kristen and I chatting, but i've included a few photos so you can put a face with a name.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usHFcDkdzrU
Here are some actionable highlights from our Interview:


	Tip#1 - It starts with a Vision, but you need to know your WHY and realize income only follows when you treat your creative venture like a real business.


	Tip #2 - To be successful, you have to master sales, proposals, and customer relations - talent comes after these things.


	Tip #3 - Make sure your client can afford you in the first place - if you say no to the wrong things, you can say YES to the right things. [Learn To Say NO]


	Tip #4 - Know when to hire professional team members - legal, financial, and accounting.


	Tip #5 - Learn to set healthy boundaries - know your skills, manage your time, and know when to break up with a client.


	Tip #6 - Be a well rounded freelancer - continue investing in yourself and skills which can help you consider potential alternative revenue streams.

To win a FREE copy of Kristen's book leave me a comment on what you're doing to take your business to the next level. 

About guest Kristen Fischer



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kristen has run her own copywriting business for over seven years.  She an author, journalist, and professional resume writer.  She's a graduate of Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and currently lives at the Jersey shore with her husband.
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KristenFischer.com
Kristen on Twitter

 

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		<title>2 Simple Facebook Changes To Help Promote Your Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Are you promoting your business on Facebook? If you are and you&amp;#8217;re making the same mistake I see many other business owners making&amp;#8230;you&amp;#8217;re missing the boat. Creating a presence on Facebook is important &amp;#8212; were talking free marketing on a platform of 9 million plus users. No&amp;#8230;you&amp;#8217;re not going to reach the 9 million, but [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2947/online-marketing-facebook/"&gt;2 Simple Facebook Changes To Help Promote Your Business&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/BU4K7tQvuKs" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>What Would Your Marketing Look Like if Your Customer Signed Your Paycheck with Ann Handley [Episode #53]</title>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Ann Handley is the Chief Content Officer at MarketingProfs. She&amp;#8217;s a speaker, author, and if content is king &amp;#8211; she&amp;#8217;s queen. She’s a 13-year veteran of creating and managing digital content to build relationships for organizations and individuals. We&amp;#8217;re talking content creation, multiple personalities (you&amp;#8217;ll need to tune in to learn more), story telling, branding [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2901/how-to-create-customer-focused-content/"&gt;What Would Your Marketing Look Like if Your Customer Signed Your Paycheck with Ann Handley [Episode #53]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/5fItth13hkw" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Ann Handley is the Chief Content Officer at MarketingProfs.  She's a speaker, author, and if content is king - she's queen.  She’s a 13-year veteran of creating and managing digital content to build relationships for organizations and individuals. - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Ann Handley is the Chief Content Officer at MarketingProfs.  She's a speaker, author, and if content is king - she's queen.  She’s a 13-year veteran of creating and managing digital content to build relationships for organizations and individuals.

We're talking content creation, multiple personalities (you'll need to tune in to learn more), story telling, branding building and the truth around why most business blogs are boring.

Watch my video interview with Ann to learn more about her story and what she's up to today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14n1THbHvw
Here are some actionable highlights from this Video Interview:


	Tip#1 - Figure out who you're selling to - who is your specific client.  Have a visual in your head of who they are. [learn more about Brand Visualization  - it's a must see]


	Tip #2 - Find their pain point - what are their problems, what content can you help them with.


	Tip #3 - It's not about your or your product - it's about who your selling to and what their problems are.


	Tip #4 - The key to good content is making the customer the hero of your story - it's what you can do for them. This tip will help you create customer focused content.


	Tip #5 - Useful and fun is important when creating content.  Show your human side - people want to do business with people. [see how to incorporate Story Telling into your marketing]


	Tip #6 - Don't consider content creation a task - it's an OPPORTUNITY to connect with.


	Tip #7 - Just start - this is the first step to finding your voice and greatness

About guest Ann Handley



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ann Handley is a veteran of creating and managing digital content to build relationships for organizations and individuals. Ann is co-author of the best-selling Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business.

 
Links Mentioned:
How Ann Invented Blogging
Vine: Stupid, Simple and Brilliant
AnnHandley.com
Content Rules Book

 

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		<title>From Stuck To Unstoppable with Sandy Sidhu [Episode #52]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Sandy Sidhu is the founder of SidekickPM where she helps entrepreneurs move from idea to action. Her new e-book shows you how to move from stuck to unstoppable. Watch my video interview with Sandy to learn more about her story and what she&amp;#8217;s up to today. Here are some actionable highlights from this Video Interview: [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2869/launching-a-new-product/"&gt;From Stuck To Unstoppable with Sandy Sidhu [Episode #52]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/x7qfuCa6Yuk" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Sandy Sidhu is the founder of SidekickPM where she helps entrepreneurs move from idea to action. Her new e-book shows you how to move from stuck to unstoppable. - Watch my video interview with Sandy to learn more about her story and what she's up to t...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Sandy Sidhu is the founder of SidekickPM where she helps entrepreneurs move from idea to action. Her new e-book shows you how to move from stuck to unstoppable.

Watch my video interview with Sandy to learn more about her story and what she's up to today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFkBe-BJY4M
Here are some actionable highlights from this Video Interview:


	Step #1 - Learn Why Your Stuck - Often times we are our barrier because of the fear of the unknown.  Don't let fear keep you down - you can, you do, you will.  Just start. [check out this interview with Carrie Wilkerson on overcoming fear - it's a must see]


	Step #2 - Your idea should solve a problem based on what you know, what you're good at and what you enjoy.


	Step #3 - Nurture your idea - for better success you need to narrow down your niche.


	Step #4 - Think Big, but start small - every good business needs a plan and every successful business needs systems and processes.


	Step #5 - Don't get overwhelmed by the TECH side of things. Go basic, clean and keep you target customer in mind. [see how Nathalie Lussier has made business tech easy]


	Step #6 - Just start, have goals, don't re-invent the wheel, timing is important - don't shoot for perfect, have an accountability partner.

About guest Sandy Sidhu



 

 

 

 

 

 

Sandy helps women entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life by supporting them with the techy stuff that gets them stuck and overwhelmed.

She's equal parts tech consultant, mentor, coach and friend. Think of her as your secret-techy weapon for your online business.

With over 12 years experience in the tech industry, she earned her stripes working in every role from software tester to developer, team leader and on the business side as a Product/ Marketing Manager.  She has a degree in Software Engineering which gave me a pretty solid foundation for the real world.

 
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SidekickPM
From Stuck to Unstoppable

 

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		<title>Social Media, Productivity and Removing The Word Impossible From Your Vocabulary [Episode #51]</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Erik Fisher is the Social Media Manager at Indiana Wesleyan University and the host of the podcast Beyond The To Do List &amp;#8211; where he talks about personal productivity. I asked Erik on the show to discuss social media, building your list and engaging through podcasting and relationship marketing. Erik has interview a number of [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2834/social-media-and-productivity/"&gt;Social Media, Productivity and Removing The Word Impossible From Your Vocabulary [Episode #51]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/HfKhzSa1v1I" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Erik Fisher is the Social Media Manager at Indiana Wesleyan University and the host of the podcast Beyond The To Do List - where he talks about personal productivity. - I asked Erik on the show to discuss social media,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Erik Fisher is the Social Media Manager at Indiana Wesleyan University and the host of the podcast Beyond The To Do List - where he talks about personal productivity.

I asked Erik on the show to discuss social media, building your list and engaging through podcasting and relationship marketing.  Erik has interview a number of thought leaders and I wanted to get his insight into their productivity and success strategies.

Watch my video interview with Erik to learn more about his story and what he's up to today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPBEOwOzcu8
Here are some actionable highlights from this Video Interview:


	If you want something badly enough you need to ask for it.  Remove the word impossible from your vocabulary.


	Don't be afraid to try something new - we were all new to Twitter and Facebook at one point.  Learn to use these platforms as tools. [see previous interview with Cliff Ravenscraft- on podcasting and finding your passion]


	If you want to be productive find out how you work best - early morning, late night.  Find it and focus on getting amazing work done during your "on" times.


	Social media is not LIFE SUPPORT - it's nothing more than a tool to help you engage and build relationships. [see previous interview with Angela Giles on 5 tips for mastering social media]


	In this world of massive content overload, take the time to work through books and important content and spend time understanding and applying concepts.


	There is a way to turn on notifications for business pages in Facebook - you can ask your community to like and get notifications.


	Don't lump everything into any platform other than your own - your website.

About guest Erik Fisher



 

 

 

 

 

Erik is the Social Media Manager at Indiana Wesleyan University  and the host of Beyond the to do list, the show where we talk with people about their perspectives on personal productivity. I talk to a variety of people from friends to personal heroes about how they have managed their time, prioritized their tasks, and taken steps to avoid burnout.
Links Mentioned:
Erik on Twitter
Beyond The To Do List

 

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		<title>How To Overcome Fear and Become The Best You With Carrie Wilkerson [Episode #50]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Carrie Wilkerson went from over worked, over weight, depressed and in debt to one of the leading mentors and thought leaders in online marketing and women in business. She&amp;#8217;s a Texas girl who&amp;#8217;s down to earth, has a non-BS approach to business and she&amp;#8217;s making a difference in the world. Watch my video interview with [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2783/carrie-wilkerson-online-marketing/"&gt;How To Overcome Fear and Become The Best You With Carrie Wilkerson [Episode #50]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/XDv3TJ_DZFs" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Carrie Wilkerson went from over worked, over weight, depressed and in debt to one of the leading mentors and thought leaders in online marketing and women in business. - She's a Texas girl who's down to earth,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Carrie Wilkerson went from over worked, over weight, depressed and in debt to one of the leading mentors and thought leaders in online marketing and women in business.

She's a Texas girl who's down to earth, has a non-BS approach to business and she's making a difference in the world.

Watch my video interview with Carrie to learn more about her amazing story and see what she's up to today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVqgfyzr3dk
Here are some actionable highlights from this Video Interview:


	Don't let your own fear stop you from achieving great things - Carrie was over weight, over worked, depressed and couldn't even get an interview.  One day she said "Enough is Enough" and she's paved her own way ever since.


	If you want success - step out of the place you don't want to be.  There's no "Easy" card and you must do the hard work, but it's a choice.  [see previous interview with Dyana Valentine - Making Choices and Turning Your Flaws Into Awes]


	The reason you haven't achieved what you want to achieve is because you haven't decided that you WILL - you may want, but you must decide you will.


	You will have critics and negativity in life - don't let it get you down.  Learn from it and look at it from a measure of grace.  You don't know what path others are walking [see my previous interview with Basma Hameed to see how  adversity and bullying has helped her succeed]


	On work life balance - balance is in the eye of the beholder.  Maybe rhythm is a better way to label it instead of balance.  Schedule important things on your calendar.


	On systems and processes - Carrie uses several tools such as Time Trade which sync's to her Google Calendar, she has a VA for support 10 hours per month, she only accepts scheduled incoming calls and she tries to take off every Friday to spend time with her family.


	Don't let fear stop you - you can be scared and broke or afraid and well paid. You're going to be scared either way, so you may as well be paid for it.

About guest Carrie Wilkerson



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrie Wilkerson is the voice of experience. From corporate life to teaching high school to direct sales, to information marketing and coaching she has ‘been there and done that’ professionally and personally. An ‘overnight mom’ to 2 toddlers through adoption, her priorities instantly changed and so did her workplace. She’s now built several businesses and coached others to do the same while overcoming extreme debt, losing 110 lbs and having 2 more children, for a total of 4, aging from toddler to teen!
Links Mentioned:
CarrieWilkerson.comBareFoot Executive Book

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		<title>Success, Survival and The 7 Business Lessons Learned From A Brain Aneurysm [Episode #49]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:31:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Maria Ross is the Creator and Chief Brand Strategist at Red-Slice where she helps entrepreneurs tell their stories and position themselves uniquely in the market. Although she prides herself on helping her clients tell great stories, few of them can compare to hers. In 2008, her life was storybook perfect &amp;#8212; great husband, successful company, [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2727/brain-aneurysm-survivor/"&gt;Success, Survival and The 7 Business Lessons Learned From A Brain Aneurysm [Episode #49]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/q3yl21AATz4" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Maria Ross is the Creator and Chief Brand Strategist at Red-Slice where she helps entrepreneurs tell their stories and position themselves uniquely in the market. - Although she prides herself on helping her clients tell great stories,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Maria Ross is the Creator and Chief Brand Strategist at Red-Slice where she helps entrepreneurs tell their stories and position themselves uniquely in the market.

Although she prides herself on helping her clients tell great stories, few of them can compare to hers.  In 2008, her life was storybook perfect -- great husband, successful company, cute dog. Until the unthinkable...she suffered a brain aneurysm.

Watch my video interview with Maria to learn more about her amazing story and see what she's up to today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVjnH_QYd2c
Here are some actionable highlights from this Video Interview:


	When building your network think about building relationships, not simple connections.


	Networking is a quality game, not a quantity game.  [see previous interview with Sandy Jones-Kaminski - great networking tips]


	Focus is key to branding - you can't be everything to all people.  Choose your niche and focus.


	Be Authentic, embrace who you are and play to your strengths. [Learn more about being authentic from Mayi Carles]


	Practice patience - set your goals and make progress toward those goals. Celebrate the small wins.


	Learn to say NO - if you say no to the wrong things, you can say YES to the right things.


	Find the ideal customer you want to work with and focus your time, energy and marketing efforts on that niche.  You can't boil the ocean - so narrow down.

About guest Maria Ross



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maria helps companies discover the features that make them completely irresistible…and then translates those qualities into strategies that stick.

Prior to creating Red Slice, she crafted branding and marketing strategies for Silicon Valley start-ups, global software firms, Internet companies, entertainment powerhouses and consumer businesses — including Business Objects (an SAP company), Discovery Networks and Monster.com — and created communication and training strategies for Fortune 1000 clients at Accenture.
Links Mentioned:
Red-Slice Website
Indie Brand Bootcamp
Book - Rebooting My Brain

 

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		<title>How To Transform Your LinkedIn Profile in 5 Easy Steps with Debbie Saviano [Episode #48]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Debbie Saviano has spent the last 3 years mastering the LinkedIn platform. She&amp;#8217;s a consultant and coach who has helped hundreds of people transform their LinkedIn profiles and presence. She previously shared her success story on SWT. I&amp;#8217;ve designated 2013 as the year I&amp;#8217;m transforming my profile and today&amp;#8217;s course has given me the foundation [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2653/linkedin-profile-tips/"&gt;How To Transform Your LinkedIn Profile in 5 Easy Steps with Debbie Saviano [Episode #48]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/D-94rF9fExw" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Debbie Saviano has spent the last 3 years mastering the LinkedIn platform.  She's a consultant and coach who has helped hundreds of people transform their LinkedIn profiles and presence.  She previously shared her success story on SWT. - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Debbie Saviano has spent the last 3 years mastering the LinkedIn platform.  She's a consultant and coach who has helped hundreds of people transform their LinkedIn profiles and presence.  She previously shared her success story on SWT.

I've designated 2013 as the year I'm transforming my profile and today's course has given me the foundation to make it happen.

Debbie is the founder of Debbie Saviano LLC - a consulting company and the creator of Transform Your LinkedIn Profile in 30 Days - a step by step course on LinkedIn.

In this Video Course, Debbie shows you how to transform your LinkedIn profile in 5 easy steps to dominate and leverage the platform.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpGpt71E0ng
Here are some actionable highlights from this Video Course:


	What is LinkedIn and why is it important to your business.


	Go where your clients are - find and use the platform which works best.


	Your Headline is the most important REAL ESTATE on LinkedIn.  Use this are wisely, include keywords and let it explain why you're on the platform.


	Take advantage of the "CONTACT AREA" - you can include up to 3 websites or URLs.


	Use your HOME ACTIVITY feed to build relationships, post information and build business.


	Use RECOMMENDATIONS to build relationships and prospect clients.


	ENDORSEMENTS are key for building connections and relationships.


	LinkedIn GROUPS are a great way to build relationships, prospect clients and build business.


	Use the INBOX to your advantage - respond to emails and let people know you're paying attention.


	Most of us do not need the paid version of LinkedIN - the free version works great.


	The SEARCH function is a great tool for learning and prospecting.

About guest Debbie Saviano



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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		<title>From Blogger To Six Figure Consultant: Behind The Scenes with Nathalie Lussier [Episode #47]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:09:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Nathalie Lussier is my guest today and we&amp;#8217;re discussing online marketing, how to master the technical side of the web and the power of investing in yourself. Here are some highlights from our Interview: Discuss how she turned down a job on Wall Street to take a risk and start her own business Discuss the [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2617/online-marketing-with-nathalie-lussier/"&gt;From Blogger To Six Figure Consultant: Behind The Scenes with Nathalie Lussier [Episode #47]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/vWBDSp8AplQ" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Nathalie Lussier is my guest today and we're discussing online marketing, how to master the technical side of the web and the power of investing in yourself. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvC79tuoOZM Here are some highlights from our Interview: - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Nathalie Lussier is my guest today and we're discussing online marketing, how to master the technical side of the web and the power of investing in yourself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvC79tuoOZM
Here are some highlights from our Interview:


	Discuss how she turned down a job on Wall Street to take a risk and start her own business


	Discuss the one question Marie Forleo asked her which changed her business and help her reach 6 figures in the first year of launch


	Discuss how she launched her first business Raw Foods Witch and how she got traffic to the site


	Talk about why she suggests saving your money on advertising and attend a like minded networking event instead - the power of networking


	Talk about the power of taking your online business offline to grow and build relationships


	Discuss the power of SEO in building online traffic


	Talk about the power of the EMAIL list and tip for building the list on autopilot


	Discuss the power of investing in yourself and hiring a coach

About guest Nathalie Lussier



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nathalie has master the possibilities that the Internet and technology can bring to your small business.  She's a pro when it comes to explaining technical details, and marketing know-how to make sure you don’t just end up with a great looking web site that doesn’t sell.
Links Mentioned:
NathalieLussier.com
RawFoodsWitch.com
Asana.com
Evernote.com
Gettechynow.com

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		<title>5 Tips for Mastering Social Media with Angela Giles [Episode #46]</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:04:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelia</dc:creator>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Angela Giles is my guest today and we&amp;#8217;re discussing social media for relationship building, the abundance mentality, and how to stand out in a noisy market. Here are some highlights from our Interview: Discuss the tipping point in her life which caused her to quit her six figure corporate job to save her family Talk [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2598/social-media-strategies/"&gt;5 Tips for Mastering Social Media with Angela Giles [Episode #46]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/96_rO57v1Bw" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Angela Giles is my guest today and we're discussing social media for relationship building, the abundance mentality, and how to stand out in a noisy market. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVIHnHNtEjQ Here are some highlights from our Interview: </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Angela Giles is my guest today and we're discussing social media for relationship building, the abundance mentality, and how to stand out in a noisy market.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVIHnHNtEjQ
Here are some highlights from our Interview:


	Discuss the tipping point in her life which caused her to quit her six figure corporate job to save her family


	Talk about how ambition, out of the box thinking and hard work ethic helped her start her first business in network marketing


	Discuss how she self educated herself on lead generation and eventually launched an ebook on the same subject


	Talk about the art of finding your ideal client and determine which social media channel meets your needs and why you don't need to be on all social media channels


	Talk about how to use social media for relationship building which leads to business


	Discuss tips for mastering social media and the value of the 80/20 rule related to sharing content
	Talk about the importance of using tools such as Google Alerts to help you define key words and find clients

About guest Angela Giles



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angela Giles is a believer in Simple Secrets BIG Results. She has a ten-year background of proven performance in the world of social media relationships and Internet marketing technology.

She helps independent women entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals to accelerate their business profits by using an integrated social marketing strategy, with particular focus on Facebook and Twitter. Her broad scope focus runs across all channels ranging from television, major magazine publications, radio stations, influential blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Google Play, and more.
Links Mentioned:
Angela on LinkedIn
ShowcasingWomen.com

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		<title>Turn Your Flaws Into Awes with Dyana Valentine [Episode #45]</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:44:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Dyana Valentine is my guest today and we&amp;#8217;re discussing how to start with WHY and defining your Super Conditions. The most exciting thing about having Dyana on the show was the extreme sense of inspiration and motivation I had after the interview. She is one of those types of people &amp;#8211; smart, positive and to [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2561/start-with-why/"&gt;Turn Your Flaws Into Awes with Dyana Valentine [Episode #45]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/PoCQbwH9cW8" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Dyana Valentine is my guest today and we're discussing how to start with WHY and defining your Super Conditions. - The most exciting thing about having Dyana on the show was the extreme sense of inspiration and motivation I had after the interview.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Dyana Valentine is my guest today and we're discussing how to start with WHY and defining your Super Conditions.

The most exciting thing about having Dyana on the show was the extreme sense of inspiration and motivation I had after the interview. She is one of those types of people - smart, positive and to the point.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0giwyWgFKk
Here are some highlights from our Interview:


	Discuss why most people elevator pitch REALLY doesn't tell us who they are - or what they do


	Talk about the power of defining what her Super Conditions and the impact it's had on her life and career


	Discuss how Super Conditions are the descriptions of our why's and why we are on the planet.


	Talk about how to make a list of your life long flaws and figure out how and why they are actually the things that make you special and who you are.


	Talk about why having your Super Conditions defined helps you succeed and stay sane in your career


	Discuss why you must know you "WHY" before you can figure out your "WHAT" - Start with Why

About guest Dyana Valentine



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dyana is an instigator with a non-BS approach to life and business. She works closely and intensely with clients who are truly ready to make something happen. In her 13+ years of working with hundreds of clients, she has developed tools and conceptual approaches that help high-performing creatives move and shake.
Links Mentioned:
DyanaValentine.com
Dyana's TedXOjaWomen's Talk - I'm Not Sorry

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		<title>Why You Need To Learn The Art of Storytelling, Self Promotion and Asking For What You Want [Episode #44]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Ashley Milne-Tyte is my guest today and we discuss the importance of storytelling in life and business. We also talk a great deal about why women are afraid to ask for what they want. I want you to watch this episode with Ashley. Did you see how easy that was &amp;#8212; I asked for what [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2513/the-art-of-storytelling/"&gt;Why You Need To Learn The Art of Storytelling, Self Promotion and Asking For What You Want [Episode #44]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/BMJeiIGaqso" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Ashley Milne-Tyte is my guest today and we discuss the importance of storytelling in life and business.  We also talk a great deal about why women are afraid to ask for what they want. - I want you to watch this episode with Ashley. - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Ashley Milne-Tyte is my guest today and we discuss the importance of storytelling in life and business.  We also talk a great deal about why women are afraid to ask for what they want.

I want you to watch this episode with Ashley.

Did you see how easy that was -- I asked for what I wanted.  So grab a cup of tea -- or glass of wine -- and let's get this party started.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNB23bsemPA
Here are some highlights from our Interview:

	Discuss the art of storytelling in radio and business



	Discuss her time at NPR and marketplace.org


	Talk about what inspired her to start reporting on women in the workplace and why too few women lead


	Discuss her exploration into why women seem to fall out in the middle versus reaching the top C level positions


	Talk about how women are changing the workforce landscape


	Talk about the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone and not being afraid to try things your not an expert in


	Discuss the art of asking - this topic is also covered in detail in my interview with Suzanne Duret


	Discuss the how she's marketing and promoting her show


	Discuss the possibility of using Kickstarter to fund your media show

About guest Ashley Milne-Tyte



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I became fascinated by the topic of women in the workplace while reporting for Marketplace, the public radio business show, and developed The Broad Experience while studying on CUNY's entrepreneurial journalism program. As well as gleaning a lot of interesting insights while researching those Marketplace stories, I have several decades' experience of being female and 20 years of experience in the workplace. I was raised to be a people pleaser and have undermined myself at work on numerous occasions.
Links Mentioned:
The Broad Experience
Ashley on Marketplace.org

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		<title>How Being Proactive Works In Business and Parenting With Sharon Silver [Episode #43]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Sharon Silver is my guest today we discuss how she&amp;#8217;s built a passion community and business around proactive and positive parenting. Her work has been featured in Parenting Magazine, CNN Health and on the Oprah Winfrey Show. We have a great conversation about online business, list building and we even discuss the taboo topic of [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2452/positive-parenting-sharon-silver/"&gt;How Being Proactive Works In Business and Parenting With Sharon Silver [Episode #43]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/_qE9uhr9bwg" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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			<itunes:keywords>change your life,connect and collaborate,having a purpose,interview,successful women entrepreneur,video</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Sharon Silver is my guest today we discuss how she's built a passion community and business around proactive and positive parenting. - Her work has been featured in Parenting Magazine, CNN Health and on the Oprah Winfrey Show.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Sharon Silver is my guest today we discuss how she's built a passion community and business around proactive and positive parenting.

Her work has been featured in Parenting Magazine, CNN Health and on the Oprah Winfrey Show.  We have a great conversation about online business, list building and we even discuss the taboo topic of charging for content.  This and much, much more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsX4TUNdFM4

Here are some highlights from our Interview:

	Discuss the story of Sharon's parenting mishap that caused her to enter the field of child psychology and parent coaching



	Discuss how she has built an online community around positive parenting


	Talk how she built her list and how she's kept some of those readers for more than 10 years


	Discuss the difference between her list and her tribe


	Talk about how she acquired a big brand client while speaking at a networking event without even pitching them


	Talk about how women sell themselves short and a few tips to get overcome the fear


	Discuss how to find your passion and how to help encourage your children to find their passion


	Discuss the importance of parent coaching - talk about the importance of being proactive vs. reactive


	Discuss paid content vs. free content - we discuss her approach and model related to content development

About guest Sharon Silver



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am a mom, parent educator, author, speaker, TV segment host, coach, andblogger. I have a passion for helping parents better understand what's behind their children's behavior, what they can do about it, all without yelling or using constant timeouts.

My parenting career began with an education in parenting, early childhood development, and interpersonal dynamics. My expertise includes 4 certifications in parent education, facilitating for the Cline Fay Institute and Redirecting Children's Behavior programs, the creator of the ProactiveParenting Approach and the author of Stop Reacting and Start Responding: 108 Ways to Discipline Consciously and Become the Parent You Want To Be.

I do a monthly Proactive Parenting TV segment on Sac &amp; Co, an ABC affiliate in Sacramento CA. I’ve appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, AM Northwest and have done numerous local and national radio, newspaper and magazine interviews, including Parenting Magazine, CNN and CNN Health. I am also a weekly blogger for Circle of Moms, AOL’s Patch, Life 360 and a frequent contributor to Ask Moxie.
Links Mentioned:
Proactive Parenting Website
Sharon on Twitter

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		<title>How To Use Video To Engage and Hook Your Viewers [Episode #42]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Share Ross is my guest today we&amp;#8217;re talking about what it takes to become a video rockstar &amp;#8211; how to engage and hook your viewers. Share&amp;#8217;s story is quiet unique as she spent her early years in the Metal Rock Band Vixen and accidentally became an early adopter and creators of webTV and video content. [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2390/how-to-use-video-for-online-marketing/"&gt;How To Use Video To Engage and Hook Your Viewers [Episode #42]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/bL24DSChGJ4" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Share Ross is my guest today we're talking about what it takes to become a video rockstar - how to engage and hook your viewers. - Share's story is quiet unique as she spent her early years in the Metal Rock Band Vixen and accidentally became an early...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Share Ross is my guest today we're talking about what it takes to become a video rockstar - how to engage and hook your viewers.

Share's story is quiet unique as she spent her early years in the Metal Rock Band Vixen and accidentally became an early adopter and creators of webTV and video content.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sptt_sgzV2g&amp;feature=plcp

Here are some highlights from our Interview:

	Discuss how being in the rock band Vixen helped prepare her for entrepreneurship



	Discuss what was her first eye opening experience to just make something work - how to make a situation work for yourself


	Talk how stepping outside  your comfort zone can put you in a successful position


	Discuss how years of touring and the death of her mother lead her to a new career path of video and video production


	Talk about her honesty of being camera shy and initially being uncomfortable with being on video - and how she overcame the fear


	Talk about how she got started in video and actually started a webTV show 2005 - before web video show's were the in thing


	Discuss the current world of online relationships and the true need for face to face interactions


	Discuss 4 tips on how to use video to help you engage and hook your viewers

About guest Share Ross



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share Ross is an ADVENTURER.  She spent her early career as a bassist in the all female metal rock band Vixen.  She and her husband Bam Tastic started a band called Bubble, which won song of the year in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in 2000.  Share pushed herself as a musician and learned to play lead guitar.  In 2003 she became the host and producer of the podcast Rock n Roll TV - a webTV show.

Share has also published a book on knitting and is the host and creator of RockStar University.
Links Mentioned:
Video Rock Star University Free Training
ShareRoss.com
Share on Facebook
Couch to 5K App

 

 

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		<title>How To Become A Digital Leader and Build Online Influence [Episode #41]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:22:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelia</dc:creator>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Stephanie Sammons from Wired Advisor and StephanieSammons.com is my guest today. I love Stephanie, but I must admit I&amp;#8217;m a little jealous at how good she is at building online influence. You&amp;#8217;re going to love my conversation with Stephanie because she breaks down the steps to building online influence and shows just how simple [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2349/how-to-build-online-influence/"&gt;How To Become A Digital Leader and Build Online Influence [Episode #41]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/lUksCz2ygWc" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Stephanie Sammons from Wired Advisor and StephanieSammons.com is my guest today.   I love Stephanie, but I must admit I'm a little jealous at how good she is at building online influence. - You're going to love my conversation with Stephanie because s...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Stephanie Sammons from Wired Advisor and StephanieSammons.com is my guest today.   I love Stephanie, but I must admit I'm a little jealous at how good she is at building online influence.

You're going to love my conversation with Stephanie because she breaks down the steps to building online influence and shows just how simple it can be to stand out in a noisy crowd.

I get a little jazzed up because she shares how important systems and processes have been to her business - you know I'm a little bit of a nut when it comes to systems - and she explains how process implementation makes social media and digital leadership that much easier.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgYyUDi1M8A&amp;feature=plcp
Here are some highlights from our Interview:

	Discuss how Stephanie had a job waiting for her after college although it wasn't her passion and how a guest speaker changed her life and career path



	Discuss how early in her career as a 24 year old she gained the trust of her much older clients - clue...it's all based on the fact that people want to be lead


	Talk about how she jumped into digital leadership and how her coaching background has been parlayed into every aspect of her business


	Discuss the importance of collaboration and how to build a loyal network


	Talk about why she didn't fear leaving corporate America to start her business


	Talk about the importance of targeting and defining your niche


	Discuss why she feels it's important to  manage your own social media platforms and the importance of relationship management


	Discuss how to build online influence

About guest Stephanie Sammons



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I help business professionals and professional services firms excel at digital leadership and business growth in a wired world through building online influence.

As Founder and CEO of Wired Advisor™, my company works exclusively with financial advisors and financial advisory firms to develop and implement a digital leadership strategy for maximizing client loyalty and new client acquisition opportunities.

For most of my career, I’ve been immersed in the art and science of developing and scaling high-trust and high-touch relationship-centered businesses. I believe that in the digital age, in order to stand out from the crowd you must lead your clients and prospective clients.

The reward for establishing yourself as a digital thought leader and building trusting relationships with your target audience is digital equity. Digital equity is the result of happy, loyal clients and advocates for your company.
Links Mentioned:
Wired Advisor
StephanieSammons.com

 

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		<title>What Everyone Ought To Know About Podcasting [Episode #40]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:56:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Cliff Ravenscraft &amp;#8211; The Podcast Answer Man &amp;#8212; is my guest today and we&amp;#8217;re discussing what everyone ought to know about podcasting and the impact it can have on your business. Cliff started podcasting as a hobby and has since turned it into a profitable business. He has produced over 3000 different podcast and has [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2318/what-is-podcasting/"&gt;What Everyone Ought To Know About Podcasting [Episode #40]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/bOLXL857HsI" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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			<itunes:keywords>change your life,connect and collaborate,having a purpose,interview,successful women entrepreneur,video</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Cliff Ravenscraft  -- The Podcast Answer Man -- is my guest today and we're discussing what everyone ought to know about podcasting and the impact it can have on your business. - Cliff started podcasting as a hobby and has since turned it into a profi...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Cliff Ravenscraft  -- The Podcast Answer Man -- is my guest today and we're discussing what everyone ought to know about podcasting and the impact it can have on your business.

Cliff started podcasting as a hobby and has since turned it into a profitable business.  He has produced over 3000 different podcast and has introduced multiple podcast training modules and courses.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W8jaKYH-TY
Here are some highlights from our Interview:

	Discuss how he turned his hobby into a business


	Discuss how thousands of people found him by accident and the impact it had on his future


	Talk about how in January 2008 he had no idea how to monetize his business and the steps he took to become profitable with podcasting


	Discuss how to build a community and the importance "passion" plays in community building


	Talk about women in tech and podcasting in general


	Talk about the term podcasting and the future of podcasting in general


	Discuss the impact podcasting can have on your business

ABOUT guest Cliff Ravenscraft



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In January 2008, I left my career in insurance, after 11 years, to pursue my passion in podcasting full-time. It was the first time in my life that I felt like I honestly knew what it mean to LIVE BY FAITH. The first year was extremely difficult at times (Details Here). Though my wife got her husband back and my three children, got their dad back. The second year was much better than our first (Details Here).

Today, I make a very decent living as a podcast producer and as a Podcasting and New Media consultant/coach. I have produced more than 2,800 individual episodes of more than 20 differentshows, and I’m effectively sharing my life and ministering to tens of thousands of people around the world.

I am a firm believer that if you Pursue Your Passion, The Money Will Follow!
Links Mentioned:
Learn How To Podcast
PodcastAnswerMan.com

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		<title>How Small Town Tactics Can Help You Build An Online Community [Episode #39]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelia</dc:creator>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Jessika Hepburn &amp;#8212; the wizard of the what might be the most creative community on the internet &amp;#8212; Oh My! Handmade &amp;#8212; is my guest today. Oh My! Handmade is what I would call Seth Godin&amp;#8217;s Tribes on STEROIDS. Jessika has mastered the art of &amp;#8216;How To Build An Online Community&amp;#8217; and she demonstrates her [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2292/how-to-build-online-community/"&gt;How Small Town Tactics Can Help You Build An Online Community [Episode #39]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/_132Ptfan50" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Jessika Hepburn -- the wizard of the what might be the most creative community on the internet -- Oh My! Handmade -- is my guest today. - Oh My! Handmade is what I would call Seth Godin's Tribes on STEROIDS.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Jessika Hepburn -- the wizard of the what might be the most creative community on the internet -- Oh My! Handmade -- is my guest today.

Oh My! Handmade is what I would call Seth Godin's Tribes on STEROIDS.  Jessika has mastered the art of 'How To Build An Online Community' and she demonstrates her art by orchestrating a team of  30+ contributors, who explore a monthly theme enriched by diverse backgrounds, insight and perspective.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmJhETNZHok
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss how Jessika stumbled upon Oh My! Handmade and ended up buying the site


	Discuss the importance of community and how to build an online community by finding a gap in the market


	Talk about the importance diversity when building an online community


	Discuss the fact that Jessika was not a blogger and had to learn the daily ins and outs of blogging and building community


	Talk about tips for building an online community by treating it like a small town


	Talk about the importance of paying it forward and engaging

ABOUT guest Jessika Hepburn



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh My! Handmade is the realization of my life-mission to build diverse communities where innovation and greatness happen through creative collaboration. What started as a multi-author blog evolved into a unique online community and portal for creative entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and cooperate to build supportive networks. Community, creativity, andcollaboration are the foundation of my work and key words to unlocking my purpose on the planet. OMHG is where all my passions intersect and those paths connect with you.

 
Links Mentioned:
Oh My! Handmade
Jessica Hepburn on Twitter

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		<title>Brand Visualization: How To Determine The Story Your Brand Is Telling [Episode #38]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelia</dc:creator>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Ameena Falchetto &amp;#8211; the master of brand visualization &amp;#8211; is my guest today. She&amp;#8217;s a serial entrepreneur with experience in both the online and offline world and she&amp;#8217;s a self proclaimed advertising geek who enjoys a mailbox full of adverts. Ameena and I talk branding, marketing and the good, bad and ugly of social media. [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2206/brand-building/"&gt;Brand Visualization: How To Determine The Story Your Brand Is Telling [Episode #38]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/AM2YRpKdhag" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Ameena Falchetto - the master of brand visualization - is my guest today.  She's a serial entrepreneur with experience in both the online and offline world and she's a self proclaimed advertising geek who enjoys a mailbox full of adverts. - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Ameena Falchetto - the master of brand visualization - is my guest today.  She's a serial entrepreneur with experience in both the online and offline world and she's a self proclaimed advertising geek who enjoys a mailbox full of adverts.

Ameena and I talk branding, marketing and the good, bad and ugly of social media.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpJHSm-9yj0
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss Ameena's background and how she got to where she is today


	Discuss branding and visualization


	Talk about the importance of known what story your brand is telling


	Discuss why it's important to know your who your ideal client is and to actually have a visualization of them


	Talk about her recent hiatus from social media and the impact it had on her and her business


	Talk about the importance of not following the crowd and sticking to your core beliefs and skill sets

ABOUT guest Ameena Falchetto



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ameena Falchetto is a serial entrepreneur who has started businesses in the Middle East and France.

Five years ago she ditched her corporate suit to share her straight up business and marketing style with the world.

She’s worked with multinational companies, government agencies, small business and solopreneurs. She has a wealth of offline experience which she now applies online.

With a Masters in Marketing, a background in Fine Art and History of Modern Art, Ameena creates Brand Identity Visualisation – a product that captures a brand’s essence in a single hand drawn image. She also illustrates her business and marketing articles.

Ameena is a citizen of the world, she’s half English, half Egyptian, was born in Dubai. She currently lives in a small village on top of a hill in the South of France with her husband John Falchetto, their daughter, two cats and a dog (who were rescued from the United Arab Emirates).
Links Mentioned:
Ameena Falchetto Website 

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		<title>Sometimes Life Sucks…Stop Comparing Yourself To Others</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelia</dc:creator>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Why is it so hard to admit that sometimes life sucks? Life isn&amp;#8217;t perfect. Not for me, not for you and probably not for the person in your Facebook feed that appears to have the perfect car, perfect kids&amp;#8230;.perfect life. Although we tell ourselves not to, we continue to compare ourselves to others. Or&amp;#8230;we mentally [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2075/stop-comparing-yourself-to-others/"&gt;Sometimes Life Sucks&amp;#8230;Stop Comparing Yourself To Others&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/Blz_yOysAQ8" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Changing Your Life Is Up To You – No More Excuses [Episode #37]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:29:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelia</dc:creator>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Jennifer Boykin is the mastermind behind the project &amp;#8212; Life After Tampons &amp;#8212; where the motto is &amp;#8220;Quit Your Bitching. Change You Life.&amp;#8221; Changing your life is up to you. I must admit I was immediately intrigued simply by the title of the blog and after reading some of Jennifer&amp;#8217;s work &amp;#8212; I was hooked. [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2047/changing-you-life/"&gt;Changing Your Life Is Up To You &amp;#8211; No More Excuses [Episode #37]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/vQ3qcpi9nBc" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Jennifer Boykin is the mastermind behind the project -- Life After Tampons -- where the motto is "Quit Your Bitching. Change You Life."  Changing your life is up to you. - I must admit I was immediately intrigued simply by the title of the blog and af...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Jennifer Boykin is the mastermind behind the project -- Life After Tampons -- where the motto is "Quit Your Bitching. Change You Life."  Changing your life is up to you.

I must admit I was immediately intrigued simply by the title of the blog and after reading some of Jennifer's work -- I was hooked.

She's snarky, funny, to the point and does not apologize (any more) for her beliefs and her mission to help others get their lives back.  Her "Quit Your Bitching. Change Your Life" motto is EXACTLY how I feel, but I don't always have the nerve to say it.

Life sometimes sucks, but you have to pick yourself up and move on.  I have...Jennifer has...can you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VUcDnmyYfg
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss how the death of her daughter changed her life and how it helps her be who she is today


	Discuss the story that lead to her getting published in The Washington Post and why this caused her to stop writing for 10 years


	Talk about the importance of letting go of what others think and embrace who you are


	Talk about the harm it does to compare your insides to someone else's outsides


	Discuss why it's important to trust your heart and go AGAINST the common solution


	Talk about why it's important to start now -- we don't know if life is too short, but we do know it's uncertain


	Talk a little about the work she's doing with Jonathan Fields

ABOUT guest Jennifer Boykin



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Boykin spent 25+ years in branding, sales and marketing leadership.  She's an international speaker and published writer.  After spending most of her life doing what others expected of her...she called it quits and got her life back.
Links Mentioned:
Life After Tampons
Jennifer on Twitter

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		<itunes:duration>23:53</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How To Grow Your Business By Being Yourself</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelia</dc:creator>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;If you’re anything like me, being yourself and finding your voice isn’t the easiest thing to do. As a matter of fact, I found it very challenging when I first started this online thing. I’ve always been a social butterfly and never met a stranger. But, the internet is a different beast and i&amp;#8217;ve found [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2027/being-yourself/"&gt;How To Grow Your Business By Being Yourself&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/FpOXNDbCY-I" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>How To Be Yourself and Find Your Authentic Voice [Episode #36]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelia</dc:creator>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Mayi Carles, the Columbian Firecracker, is my guest on today&amp;#8217;s show . Mayi describes herself as a tiny artist with a T-Rex heart. We have a great discussion about being yourself and finding your authentic voice. Mayi does a great job with online videos and has paved her own path by being herself, standing out from [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/2005/how-to-find-your-authentic-voice/"&gt;How To Be Yourself and Find Your Authentic Voice [Episode #36]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/bOuv0qHgF5o" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Mayi Carles, the Columbian Firecracker, is my guest on today's show .  Mayi describes herself as a tiny artist with a T-Rex heart.  We have a great discussion about being yourself and finding your authentic voice. - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Mayi Carles, the Columbian Firecracker, is my guest on today's show .  Mayi describes herself as a tiny artist with a T-Rex heart.  We have a great discussion about being yourself and finding your authentic voice.

Mayi does a great job with online videos and has paved her own path by being herself, standing out from the crowd and dominating her market.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nxxMLFgbJ4
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss how Mayi was born to create and the fact that she bought her domain name at the age of 15


	Discuss how she helps creatives get organized and how she's created a business out of this


	Talk how she's made a living out of what she calls a "mess"  - a creative mess


	Talk about the importance of finding your voice and simply putting yourself out there to do great things.


	Discuss how important it is to deal with who you are and embrace it - highlight your specialness and emphasize it for greatness


	Talk about how to market yourself via video and how to show your personality and develop it as you go


	Discuss the importance of small talk and using social media to develop great relationships


	Discuss the importance of mentors and fining other to model and follow

ABOUT guest Mayi Carles


My name is Mayi Carles + I’m on a mission to craft an imperfectly perfect life worth living + inspire others to do the same. That’s my thing. That’s why I’m here.

Prior to becoming a full time artist, I was Program Coordinator for The Aspen Institute's leadership program The Central American Leadership Initiative Foundation (CALI), a non-profit organization that seeks to inspire leaders across the region to transcend from success to significance. I also won a pretty swescholarship to attend The Aspen Institute's prestigious leadership program, The Executive Seminar.

I now live + love + create full time in Panama City, Panama, where I also wear the hats of Vice President + Image Director for Life Blends Inc., a natural juice company I co-created with my father; Board Director of the Bio Museum, designed by Frank Gehry + curated by Bruce Mau; wife to the love of my life David.

Links Mentioned:

Mayi Carles Website
Heartmade Blog

Live Giant,

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		<itunes:duration>25:34</itunes:duration>
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		<title>The Secret of Social Etiquette and Networking [Episode #35]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelia</dc:creator>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Mindy Lockard, who&amp;#8217;s best known as The Gracious Girl, is my guest today. Mindy is a nationally recognized writer, speaker and television expert. She&amp;#8217;s mastered the art of social etiquette and she knows which side of the plate to put the fork on. Mindy and I have a great conversation about the importance etiquette, manners [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/1980/master-the-art-of-social-etiquette-and-networking/"&gt;The Secret of Social Etiquette and Networking [Episode #35]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/n44ocw7_KQU" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Mindy Lockard, who's best known as The Gracious Girl, is my guest today.  Mindy is a nationally recognized writer, speaker and television expert.  She's mastered the art of social etiquette and she knows which side of the plate to put the fork on. - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Mindy Lockard, who's best known as The Gracious Girl, is my guest today.  Mindy is a nationally recognized writer, speaker and television expert.  She's mastered the art of social etiquette and she knows which side of the plate to put the fork on.

Mindy and I have a great conversation about the importance etiquette, manners and networking - including how to increase your "success" at a networking event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwJPGvMqhLY&amp;feature=plcp
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss the difference between manners and etiquette  - talk about social skills


	Discuss the importance of Emotional Intelligence and the role manners play in this area


	Talk about the importance of good eye contact and conversation skills for networking


	Talk about why networking can be challenging discuss tips and tricks for mastering a networking event


	Discuss the importance of small talk - even though a lot of people find it trivial or awkward


	Discuss 3 P's when attending a networking event:  Plan, Prepare, and Participate

 
About guest Mindy Lockard


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mindy is the president of the Mindy Lockard Gracious Living, which includes seminars and training materials, stationery, and industry coaching. Mindy teaches formal etiquette courses for people of all ages and provides valuable corporate training for schools, government agencies, and private companies. Mindy writes for Crane &amp; Co.’s, The Crane Insider as well as Stationery Trends magazine’s column “What’s Write.” She is also a monthly guest and contributor for Fox 12's More Good Day Oregon.

Links Mentioned:

The Gracious Girl Website
Mindy on Twitter

Live Giant,

Shelia
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		<itunes:duration>25:55</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How Burn Survivor Basma Hameed Took The Cosmetic Tattoo Industry To A New Level [Episode #34]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelia</dc:creator>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Basma Hameed is a successful female entrepreneur, but she had to beat the odds to get there. When she was 2 years old, Basma suffered severe facial burns in a kitchen accident. She underwent hundred&amp;#8217;s of surgeries, was bullied by other children and at times was afraid to come out of her room. When she [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/1820/cosmetic-tattoo-the-art-and-business/"&gt;How Burn Survivor Basma Hameed Took The Cosmetic Tattoo Industry To A New Level [Episode #34]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/8Qwn-JFM45U" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Basma Hameed is a successful female entrepreneur, but she had to beat the odds to get there.  When she was 2 years old, Basma suffered severe facial burns in a kitchen accident.  She underwent hundred's of surgeries,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Basma Hameed is a successful female entrepreneur, but she had to beat the odds to get there.  When she was 2 years old, Basma suffered severe facial burns in a kitchen accident.  She underwent hundred's of surgeries, was bullied by other children and at times was afraid to come out of her room.  When she was sixteen her physicians told her they could do no more for her scaring and she looked the best she ever would.  Well...they underestimated Basma.

After having an eyebrow tattoo procedure she had an aha! moment.  Check out my interview with Basma to learn more about her, her story and how she's making a difference in the lives of others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqwbEbyOOos&amp;feature=youtu.be

 
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss her accident and the effect her scaring had on her life - including being severely bullied


	Discuss how her receiving a cosmetic tattoo lead her building a successful business around the art of tattooing


	Talk about her aha! moment and how she decided to tattoo her own face


	Talk about her current business and how mission and passion to help others


	Discuss the importance of fixing your insides before your fix your outsides.

ABOUT guest Basma Hameed



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As founder and owner of Basma Hameed Clinic (BHC), Basma has distinguished herself as a professional leading in the field of Micro Pigmentation Implantation. She provides clients with the most thorough and professional care using the highest industry standards of sterilization in Micro Pigment Implantation. Basma Hameed Clinic has established an excellent working relationship with plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and others in the medical community who regularly refer clients.

Captivatingly, Basma pioneered the possibilities of permanent make-up by experimenting on herself and using her own life experiences with scars to frame her expertise and fervor in the fine art of Scar Camouflage and Areola Reconstruction. Her pioneering success is not only clear by her comprehension of the science of Micro pigmentation but her outstanding talent for enhancing the beauty of her clients. As a highly accredited clinic, Basma Hameed is dedicated to changing lives of her clients for the better as a jovial, professional, trusted, and effective artist.

 
Links Mentioned:
Basma Hameed Clinic
Basma on Twitter

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		<title>See How This Woman Used Creative Marketing (A Rap Video) To Crowdsource Her Maternity Pillow Project [Episode #33]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:43:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Kerri Smith is my guest today and this is a special show because it&amp;#8217;s my first time to have a guest who&amp;#8217;s a Rapper. That&amp;#8217;s right&amp;#8230;I have Kerri Smith a.k.a. K.Diddy in the house. Ok&amp;#8230;she&amp;#8217;s not a real rapper, she&amp;#8217;s actually a very talented entrepreneur who has mad skills &amp;#8211; including being the creator of [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/1781/creative-marketing-for-crowd-sourcing/"&gt;See How This Woman Used Creative Marketing (A Rap Video) To Crowdsource Her Maternity Pillow Project [Episode #33]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/tpxrv8-JU2M" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Kerri Smith is my guest today and this is a special show because it's my first time to have a guest who's a Rapper. That's right...I have Kerri Smith a.k.a. K.Diddy in the house.  Ok...she's not a real rapper,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Kerri Smith is my guest today and this is a special show because it's my first time to have a guest who's a Rapper. That's right...I have Kerri Smith a.k.a. K.Diddy in the house.  Ok...she's not a real rapper, she's actually a very talented entrepreneur who has mad skills - including being the creator of a maternity pillow.

Kerri is the Founder and CEO of Belly Rest Pillow.  Her story is interesting and inspiring - when she got tangled up in red tape label law regulations, she found herself short on funds and turned to her roots to make her dream become a reality.  Check out my interview with Kerri.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD7h1yrcE_c&amp;feature=youtu.be
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss how her working for the male version of "The Devil Wears Prada" pushed her to entrepreneurship


	Discuss how she saw a gap in the market and decided to create a solution - she wasn't the first one to the market with her maternity belly pillow, so she made a better mouse trap - or pillow


	Talk about how she did her market research and how she adjusted her prototype to make her product better


	Talk about how devastated she was when she realized she could't go to market with her product without jumping through the hoops and red-tape surrounding pillow label laws  - and what she did to figure out her next step


	Discuss her creative marketing campaign to help raise the money needed to meet the label law regulations - it involved a creative rap video


	Talk about how her story got picked up on some of the major new outlets and how this has helped the growth of her business


	Discuss how important it is to do what you love, stick to your guns and create a business around a need in the market

ABOUT guest Kerri Smith



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kerri Smith is the Founder and CEO of Belly Rest - a maternity pillow company. She found a creative way to market her product once she ran into some incredible red tape with pillow label laws.  When Kerri is not creating pillows, she's a mom, wife and musician..
Links Mentioned:
Belly Rest Website
Article about Kerri on TheBlaze.com
Kerri's rap video on Indiegogo

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Shelia
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		<itunes:duration>22:26</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Learn How This Entrepreneur Created a Business Based On Networking + Giveaway! [Episode #32]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelia</dc:creator>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Sandy Jones-Kaminski &amp;#8211; AKA, Chief Connections Officer at Bella Domain Media &amp;#8212; is my guest today. She&amp;#8217;s a networking enthusiast and accomplished marketing and business development professional. She believes in &amp;#8220;Social Capital&amp;#8221;, the power of networking and building social relationships. Sandy and I have a great conversation about the importance of networking and the impact [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/1745/how-to-network-and-build-relationships/"&gt;Learn How This Entrepreneur Created a Business Based On Networking + Giveaway! [Episode #32]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/AZLnu8l-Of8" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Sandy Jones-Kaminski - AKA, Chief Connections Officer at Bella Domain Media -- is my guest today.  She's a networking enthusiast and accomplished marketing and business development professional.  She believes in "Social Capital",</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Sandy Jones-Kaminski - AKA, Chief Connections Officer at Bella Domain Media -- is my guest today.  She's a networking enthusiast and accomplished marketing and business development professional.  She believes in "Social Capital", the power of networking and building social relationships.

Sandy and I have a great conversation about the importance of networking and the impact it can and does have on your success.  As a matter of fact, I've interviewed over 30 successful women for this show and everyone one of them have talked about the importance of networking and how it helped them reach their goals.  It's all about RELATIONSHIPS and Sandy and I dive deep into this topic and much, much more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjgngNxlMeQ&amp;feature=plcp
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss what networking is and isn't and the true importance of building relationships


	Discuss her circuitous route to entrepreneurship and how she worked in the corporate world to groom herself to start her own business


	Talk about the importance of collaboration and how to build positive relationship to help both parties


	Discuss tips and tricks for networking and how to make the best of an event


	Talk 5 things you can do to get the most out of a business convention or event

 

Give Away:  

I'm giving away a copy of Sandy's Book - I'm At A Networking Event, Now What - To win...simply enter leave a comment about your insights on the interview and things you've done at events to network.  I'll pick the winner based on the comment that inspires me the most :)



 

 

 

 

 

 

ABOUT guest Sandy Jones-Kaminski



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sandy Jones-Kaminski is a self-described networking enthusiast and accomplished marketing and business development professional.  She is also a former corporate exec and VP of Networking for one of the largest chapters of the American Marketing Association and a former Chicago Greeter.

Sandy knows how to make connections matter, cultivate relationships, host some great networking events, and create what she refers to as good “social capital.” She shares her professional insights on effective networking and personal branding via webcasts, speaking engagements, one-on-one coaching, workshops, and by facilitating in-person networking events called Pay It Forward Parties.

Sandy believes that beyond self-promotion, networking builds community and creates healthier and stronger business environments. And when she’s not speaking or writing about networking, she helps clients grow their ventures or achieve their goals as a business consultant and coach.

 

Links Mentioned:

Bella Domain Website
Sandy's Book - I'm at a Networking Event Now What

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		<itunes:duration>39:51</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How This Military Spouse Became The Captain Of Her Own Destiny [Episode #31]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:18:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Cachet Prescott, a mompreneur and military spouse, is my guest today. She stumbled into entrepreneurship because she had difficulty finding work due to the constant moving and relocation required of military families. As they say (who ever they are) Cachet turned &amp;#8220;lemons into lemonade&amp;#8221; and is now running a successful VA company that allows her [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/1713/business-options-for-military-spouse/"&gt;How This Military Spouse Became The Captain Of Her Own Destiny [Episode #31]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/__NTjQrjsE4" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Cachet Prescott, a mompreneur and military spouse, is my guest today.  She stumbled into entrepreneurship because she had difficulty finding work due to the constant moving and relocation required of military families. - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Cachet Prescott, a mompreneur and military spouse, is my guest today.  She stumbled into entrepreneurship because she had difficulty finding work due to the constant moving and relocation required of military families.

As they say (who ever they are) Cachet turned "lemons into lemonade" and is now running a successful VA company that allows her to use her skill set, help others and affords her the freedoms to raise her family.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOsN7wne92E&amp;feature=plcp
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss Cachet's background and how she and how being a military spouse led her to entrepreneurship


	Discuss the untapped market of military spouses and the depth of talent and knowledge that's available


	Talk about she networked with other women to find clients and grown her customer base.


	Talk about the major thing she did wrong when starting her business and what she would do differently today


	Discuss the importance of narrowing your market to grow your business


	Talk about the benefits of having a VA and the difficulty of delegation when dealing with VA's


	Discuss tips and tricks when looking for a VA


	Talk about how to handle security fears/issues when hiring and working with a VA

 

ABOUT guest Cachet Prescott



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I opened Virtual Cachet with the goal of helping your business thrive by taking charge of your day-to-day business support needs while you focus on the big picture.

My academic background is in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (the application of psychology to the workplace), and I’ve worked in Human Resources in a number of capacities: Benefits, Employee Relations, Recruitment, and Training and Development. My experience as a trainer/speaker on workplace issues and a college instructor lend to my ability to take command in both traditional and virtual classroom settings. I’ve also written a number of articles as a freelance writer.

Links Mentioned:

Virtual Cachet Website
IVAA - International Virtual Assistants Association

 

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		<itunes:duration>20:45</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How Elisa All Sold Her First Business To The Walt Disney Company and Is Now Taking On The Male Dominated Digital Startup Market [Episode #30]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:35:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Elisa All is my guest today and she&amp;#8217;s done what most people could only dream of doing. She started a company based on a gap in the market, within a few years grew it into a small media empire, and sold it to The Walt Disney Company. Kaching! Some people have visions of retiring to [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/1672/solve-a-problem-start-a-business/"&gt;How Elisa All Sold Her First Business To The Walt Disney Company and Is Now Taking On The Male Dominated Digital Startup Market [Episode #30]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/mgi4Mpkcivc" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Elisa All is my guest today and she's done what most people could only dream of doing.  She started a company based on a gap in the market, within a few years grew it into a small media empire, and sold it to The Walt Disney Company.  Kaching! - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Elisa All is my guest today and she's done what most people could only dream of doing.  She started a company based on a gap in the market, within a few years grew it into a small media empire, and sold it to The Walt Disney Company.  Kaching!

Some people have visions of retiring to a beach, but not Elisa.  Within a year, she stared a new media company - 30 Second Mom -changing the way we receive and consume content.  Enter the smart phone, smart creator and content changer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPLoKH1TLxo&amp;feature=plcp
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss how her background in journalism lead her to the creation of her first business - hint...she found a gap in the market


	Discuss the importance of solve a problem = start a business


	Talk about how she was an early adopter of the web and how she and her team created amazing content and how quickly it took off


	Talk about how they were "social" before social media with forums, blogs etc.


	Discuss how she ended up creating an media empire she eventually sold to The Walt Disney Company in 2007


	Talk about what lead her to start her new company 30SecondMom


	Discuss software, apps, busy families and the plan she has for 30SecondMom


	Discuss the importance of being able to see a gap or need in the market - listen to that voice and research starting a company 

 

ABOUT guest 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m a new-media innovator and founder of 30Second Mobile, a mobile media company redefining content and connections for mobile devices, in formats of about 30 seconds or less. The first brand launched by the company is 30Second Mom: 30Second tips for your mobile life. It’s a mobile website and app that keeps busy moms “in the know while on the go.”

Previously, I founded iParenting Media, a leading multimedia publishing company serving women and parents that was acquired by the Walt Disney Company in 2007. What began as a single publication and website devoted to expectant mothers grew to become one of the most-respected dot-coms for parents in the world. As President of iParenting, I helped the company to be recognized as “Best of the Web” by Newsweek, US News &amp; World Report and The London Times, among others.

Links Mentioned:

30 Second Mom Website
Elisa All Website

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		<title>7 Years to Get Her Product To Market: How One Woman Didn’t Give Up [Episode #29]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:21:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shelia</dc:creator>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Gretchen Zelek is my guest today. You&amp;#8217;ve probably heard the saying &amp;#8220;Don&amp;#8217;t Give Up On Your Dreams&amp;#8221; - Gretchen took this to an entirely new level. It took her seven years to test, refine and get her product to market. Could you hold on that long to live your dream? Gretchen didn&amp;#8217;t give up on [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/1631/live-your-dream/"&gt;7 Years to Get Her Product To Market: How One Woman Didn&amp;#8217;t Give Up [Episode #29]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/Vii_M_3YAJY" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Gretchen Zelek is my guest today.  You've probably heard the saying "Don't Give Up On Your Dreams"  - Gretchen took this to an entirely new level.  It took her seven years to test, refine and get her product to market.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Gretchen Zelek is my guest today.  You've probably heard the saying "Don't Give Up On Your Dreams"  - Gretchen took this to an entirely new level.  It took her seven years to test, refine and get her product to market.  Could you hold on that long to live your dream?

Gretchen didn't give up on her dream or reality that her product would make it to market and she would own the business she always dreamed of.

See what Gretchen has done to get her product to market, build a company and much, much more!

http://youtu.be/-JHDc5fr9Yw
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss how and why it took her 7 years to get her product to market and why she didn't give up


	Discuss how she networked, used her community and how the stars aligned to help her get her website up, product photography done and a product that's now on the market


	Talk about how Gretchen has used the power of a PR rep to market her product


	Talk about the power of asking and how important it is - if you want something, you must ask for it - see Gretchen's process and style


	Discuss how she launched and the power of bloggers and enthusiast related to launching a product


	Talk about how she used local fitness shows and market to get her product noticed


	Discuss the difficulty she's had tackling social media, running and growing a business


ABOUT GRETCHEN ZELEK



 

 

 

 

 

 

Gretchen Zelek, an avid runner and fitness enthusiast, was a Wall Street trader. A collegiate tennis player, she has continued her love for fitness by excelling in competitive training. She often finishes in the top of her age group in 5K and 10Ks.  With her passion for exercise and business, Gretchen successfully merged the two worlds and formed DoD Fitness.

Links Mentioned:

DoD Fitness website
Gretchen on Twitter

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		<title>Winnie and Max Founder and CEO Diane Prince Johnston Talks Networking, Direct Sales and Finding Your WHY [Episode #28]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:09:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Diane Prince Johnston, Found is my guest today and she&amp;#8217;s the CEO of Winnie and Max &amp;#8211; Soft, Comfy &amp;#38; Cute LoungeWear made in the USA. Diane started Winnie and Max after selling her national temporary staffing agency. She needed a life change that allowed her to be on the road less and with her [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/1597/direct-sales-for-women/"&gt;Winnie and Max Founder and CEO Diane Prince Johnston Talks Networking, Direct Sales and Finding Your WHY [Episode #28]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/3g7Rs5MM3SI" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Diane Prince Johnston, Found is my guest today  and she's the CEO of Winnie and Max - Soft, Comfy &amp; Cute LoungeWear made in the USA. - Diane started Winnie and Max after selling her national temporary staffing agency.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Diane Prince Johnston, Found is my guest today  and she's the CEO of Winnie and Max - Soft, Comfy &amp; Cute LoungeWear made in the USA.

Diane started Winnie and Max after selling her national temporary staffing agency.  She needed a life change that allowed her to be on the road less and with her family more.  The story around her idea to start the company is fun and inspiring so check out my interview with Diane to learn more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1lFPsGvqP4&amp;feature=relmfu
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss Diane's early years in business and what lead her to start Winnie and Max


	Discuss how she juggles her business and being a mom of 3 young girls - talk being a mompreneur


	Talk about how her new business has taking her full circle and how she helps other women/moms with the opportunity to be entrepreneurial


	Talk about the direct sales model - which is a great opportunity for direct sells for women


	Discuss how connecting, collaborating and networking allowed her to launch this dream business


	Talk about the untapped  market of Stay at Home Moms and how to tap into that market to help with business


	Discuss the importance of systems and processes when starting and running a business


	Talk about the "New Economy" - the lifestyle business and virtual work teams

 

ABOUT Diane Prince Johnston



 

 

 

 

Diane Prince Johnston began Winnie &amp; Max after selling her shares of her national temporary staffing company in order to spend more time with her children, less time on the road and to re-prioritize what was important in her life.

Winnie &amp; Max is a new women-owned direct sales clothing company. Founded in Malibu, California; we offer made-in-the-U.S.A. soft and flattering women’s clothing inspired by my all-time favorite pieces. Our home party business model provides entrepreneurial opportunities for motivated individuals who want to make a difference in their lives and in others.

 

Links Mentioned:

Winnie and Max Website
Winnie and Max on Twitter 

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		<title>From Law School To Developing An Online Software Company – How Mary Juetten is Helping Others With Intellectual Property [Episode #27]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Mary Juetten, is the Founder and CEO of TrakLight - an online software as service company that offers products for inventors, creators, start-up or small companies to identify, manage, and secure their intellectual property Copyrights, trademarks and intellectual property can all be confusing topics, so we&amp;#8217;ve tried to break them down into digestible, bits of goodness. [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/1570/what-is-intellectual-property/"&gt;From Law School To Developing An Online Software Company &amp;#8211; How Mary Juetten is Helping Others With Intellectual Property [Episode #27]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/iihqSMbH5j8" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Mary Juetten, is the Founder and CEO of TrakLight - an online software as service company that offers products for inventors, creators, start-up or small  companies to identify, manage, and secure their intellectual property - Copyrights,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Mary Juetten, is the Founder and CEO of TrakLight - an online software as service company that offers products for inventors, creators, start-up or small  companies to identify, manage, and secure their intellectual property

Copyrights, trademarks and intellectual property can all be confusing topics, so we've tried to break them down into digestible, bits of goodness.

http://youtu.be/1cn_N0PqSQM
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss how she went from law student and graduate to the tech software business


	Discuss define intellectual property and discuss what it is and how to know if your have it


	Talk about protecting your intellectual property


	Talk about the difference between copywriting and trade marking and the important point of identifying it


	Discuss what trade secrets are and the proper steps to protect them


	Discussing trademarking your brand and what types of things your can copyright


	Discuss what a common law trademark is and how to use it


	Talk about the general rules about blogging, social media sites such as Pinterest etc. and copyrights around them

ABOUT guest Mary Juetten



 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Founder of Traklight.com - an online consulting software tool that allows inventors, creators, and businesses to identify Intellectual Property IP) and provides a plan to secure that IP at a fraction of the cost that would have been paid to in person providers.
Principal at InnovaPro Consulting - provide in person IP Audits, Strategy &amp; Education.
Director &amp; Treasurer at Mapendo New Horizons

Links Mentioned:

Traklight Website
Article: Got Intellectual Property?
Article: Got Intellectual Property ? Part II

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		<title>Improve Your Public Speaking Skills:  Learn To Command The Stage and Camera or Be Left Behind [Episode #26]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:33:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Ruth Sherman, has made a career out of teaching public speech training and communication to top level CEO&amp;#8217;s, Celebrities, Politicians and small business owners just like you. Public speaking might not be your thing, but if you&amp;#8217;re a small business owner you cannot deny the importance of great communication skills. Skills that can either make [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/1540/improve-public-speaking-skills/"&gt;Improve Your Public Speaking Skills:  Learn To Command The Stage and Camera or Be Left Behind [Episode #26]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/fD09MFbdRZ8" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Ruth Sherman, has made a career out of teaching public speech training and communication to top level CEO's, Celebrities, Politicians and small business owners just like you. - Public speaking might not be your thing,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Ruth Sherman, has made a career out of teaching public speech training and communication to top level CEO's, Celebrities, Politicians and small business owners just like you.

Public speaking might not be your thing, but if you're a small business owner you cannot deny the importance of great communication skills.  Skills that can either make or break you.

Competing in today's market requires you to command the stage and camera or face the fear of being left behind.  If your competitors are using video to connect with customers and you're not...you're behind the eight ball.  But don't worry...I have your back.

Most people are not born communicators, they practice and train to become the best.  If you have employees, create videos, sale products, attend trade shows....this information is for you.  Tune in to today's interview to learn how to ramp up your communication skills.

http://youtu.be/-0kRudRWjqg
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Ruth discusses here early career including some of the things her parents did for her when she was young to overcome her shy and introverted characteristics.


	Discuss the fact that no one, including celebrities, like the way they look on camera and provides some tips and tricks for getting over it


	Talk about the importance of being able to speak persuasively and provide some tips for doing this


	Talk about what "be yourself" when communicating means and how to streamline this and figure out which "self" you need to be in certain situations - learn your performing self


	Discuss how speech training and communication is truly a practiced/trained process - it takes work and practice


	Discuss 5 tips for improving your public speaking skills


	Talk about charisma and the importance of charisma when communicating


	Discuss the importance of Story telling - provides tips and tricks for story telling and the importance of using client examples and stories


	Discuss tips for doing basic video - she talks about the mirror effect and how that's changed the way we see ourselves


	Talk tech and equipment tips for short, productive videos


ABOUT guest Ruth Sherman



 

 

 

 

 

 

Ruth Sherman, M.A., has been a public speaking coach and strategic communications consultant for over 18 years. Ruth’s focus is preparing CEOs and other C-level executives, business leaders, politicians and celebrities to leverage a variety of critical public communications including the writing and delivery of keynote speeches, webcasts, investor presentations, road shows, awards presentations, political campaigns and media contact. Her clients hail from the A-list of international business including General Electric, JP Morgan (NY, London, Frankfurt), Timex Group, Deloitte and Istithmar (Dubai). Two of her clients have won Oscars and one, The Pulitzer Prize.

Links Mentioned:

RuthSherman.com
Ruth on Twitter
Ruth on Facebook
Charmisma For Cash

 

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		<itunes:duration>34:25</itunes:duration>
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		<title>The Rise To The Top: David Siteman Garland’s Secret Sauce For Dominating His Niche [Episode #25]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:32:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;David Siteman Garland, is the host of The Rise To The Top - AKA The #1 Badass Show, Resources and Community for Mediapreneurs. He&amp;#8217;s passionate about broadcasting, mediapreneurship and helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and dominate online. His personality and passion are like no other and i&amp;#8217;m super excited to share his story with you. Here are [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/1503/the-rise-to-the-top-david-siteman-garlands-secret-sauce-for-dominating-his-niche/"&gt;The Rise To The Top: David Siteman Garland&amp;#8217;s Secret Sauce For Dominating His Niche [Episode #25]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/eeVvC47HkKY" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>David Siteman Garland, is the host of The Rise To The Top -  AKA The #1 Badass Show, Resources and Community for Mediapreneurs. - He's passionate about broadcasting, mediapreneurship and helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and dominate online. </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>David Siteman Garland, is the host of The Rise To The Top -  AKA The #1 Badass Show, Resources and Community for Mediapreneurs.

He's passionate about broadcasting, mediapreneurship and helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and dominate online.

His personality and passion are like no other and i'm super excited to share his story with you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJGD7iKwNHc&amp;feature=youtu.be
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss David's long time passion for broadcasting - like back in the 4th grade kind of long time


	Discuss how he has built his broadcasting empire and how he got to +300 interviews and counting


	Talk about how his show helped him become a though leader in his market/niche


	Talk about what he calls "getting the ball rolling down the hill" and how if you do this, you can then direct you path and reach your goals


	For the first time, he biographically walks us through the path that led him to The Rise To The Top


	Talk about the importance of narrowing your market/niche - how to "niching up"


	Discuss branding and not being afraid to pivot and change when needed - including a big mistake he made a couple of years ago


	Go into detail on how he has grown his viewership to +250,000 - how to grow super fans - he includes what he calls "his secret sauce"

 
ABOUT guest DAVID SITEMAN GARLAND



 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi! I’m David Siteman Garland. I’m the Creator/Host Of The Rise To The Top, Writer/Author, Entrepreneur, Emcee/Host, Entertainer. I’m super passionate about helping mediapreneurs (peeps who create online media, experts, authors, thought leaders, personal brands, coaches, Internet marketers/information marketers) grow their biz like a weed &amp; dominate online.

Links Mentioned:

The Rise To The Top Website
The Rise on Facebook
The Rise on Twitter
Create Awesome Interviews 

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		<title>How Gretchen Cawthon Started A T-Shirt Design Business To Empower Young Women [Episode #24]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;Gretchen Cawthon is my guest and she&amp;#8217;s a mompreneur who refuses to take no for an answer. She grew up being told &amp;#8220;Girls can&amp;#8217;t do&amp;#8230;.&amp;#8221;, but she continues to prove that girls CAN do exactly what they want. Gretchen created her t-shirt design business even though she didn&amp;#8217;t know how to draw or use graphic [...] [...]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com/984/starting-a-t-shirt-business/"&gt;How Gretchen Cawthon Started A T-Shirt Design Business To Empower Young Women [Episode #24]&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a href="http://successfulwomentalk.com"&gt;Successful Women Talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/successfulwomentalk/~4/E8dwamD-uuk" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Gretchen Cawthon is my guest and she's a mompreneur who refuses to take no for an answer.  She grew up being told "Girls can't do....", but she continues to prove that girls CAN do exactly what they want. - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Gretchen Cawthon is my guest and she's a mompreneur who refuses to take no for an answer.  She grew up being told "Girls can't do....", but she continues to prove that girls CAN do exactly what they want.

Gretchen created her t-shirt design business even though she didn't know how to draw or use graphic design software.  She taught herself that and much, much more.

http://youtu.be/QJBGGr2v6tE
Here are some highlights from our CHAT:

	Discuss how Gretchen's childhood inspired her to develop her business because Girls Can!


	Discuss Gretchen's decision to start a t-shirt business even though she didn't know how to draw or create graphic designs


	Talk about her commitment to give back and help other women - 20% of her profits goes to Kiva


	Talk about how she uses Cafepress and Zazzle for the printing and shipping of her products - talk about how these companies work


	Discuss her inspiration for creating her designs and how she uses her website as a place for connecting and community for her clients and fans


	Talk about business blogging , inspiration for topics and her company newsletter - the impact of each


	Discuss business books and education and her input on finding a mentor and doing what they do

 

ABOUT guest Gretchen Cawthon



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My name is Gretchen and I am not your traditional girl. You won’t find me in a dress picking flowers and talking about cute shoes. I am most likely out doing something that someone said couldn’t be done.

Growing up in a neighborhood of all boys (except for my little sister), I learned to throw a football and race BMX bikes with the best of them. I played Little League baseball every summer and in the 6th grade I was one of two girls to make the boys basketball team. During high school I was in a car accident and the doctors said I would never walk again. I proved them wrong. My first year of college was also a challenging experience as the only female percussion major in a field dominated by guys. I know what it’s like to be told I can’t do something because I’m a girl.

My childhood experiences prompted me to create the Girls Can’t WHAT? website in 2005. It is here I share my personal experiences along with amazing stories and interviews from some truly inspirational women. Together, our purpose is to encourage women to pursue their dreams no matter what roadblocks they may encounter.

When not creating new material and products for Girls Can’t WHAT? I can be found working on freelance graphic and web design, drumming in my band, Four Wall Flight, or spending time with my husband, Doug; our two daughters, Katelynn and Kirstynn; and our Boston Terrier, Lola.

 
Links Mentioned:
Girl's Can't What Webiste
Gretchen on Twitter
Gretchen on Facebook
Kiva Micro-Lending

 

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