Pocket Sized Pep Talks

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The ups and downs of Ted's meteoric rise, along with a few process moves learned learned along the way. Ted's ability to take initiative, advocating for the customer, and anticipating and acting on the need to create change.   What makes underdogs succeed. The need to “Show you’re your teeth” from time to time to gain respect.   How learning to sell as...

How in the world could a foul ball that sailed 50 feet over the crowd's head become the inspiration for a podcast? In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll learn three process behaviors to increase your chances when luck comes your way!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: • How Dr. Joseph personally overcame more than 1,500 educational and professional rejections and used them to attain landmark achievements.   • How he took those dreaded rejections and embraced them.  • How we constantly promote our achievements but rarely spend time addressing the lessons learned from our failures, let alone draw inspiration from them....

Have you ever woken up one day and said, “I feel like reinventing my business?” That I did thirty years ago and I learned a lot. But years later I feel like I learned a lot more about the subject when I reinvented my own head. Curious? In this quick, five minute Pocket Sized Pep these questions and more will be answered!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: Some of the initial choices Ron James made that led him to prison as a 25-year repeat offender. His choice to create a different life - one that led to a writing a book that helped him to analyze his life. His foundation that allows him to give back to others and work with tens of thousands of others. His dreams of the future, one that is dedicated to h...

A young mentee recently asked me if I had any tips on how to manage his new, rather difficult boss. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll not only learn three techniques to help you survive, if not thrive, under a challenging boss.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The importance of an overlooked issue that is taken quite seriously by those you interview with: Being on time.  The delicate dance between soft skills, and hard skills. A coupe of rather startling, "red flags" job candidates unknowingly display.  What an employer can immediately ascertain from the initial handshake. How to read a candidate's body postu...

Can you remember the first manager you ever worked for? I not only can remember him, 40 years later I still have lunch with him from time to time. In this quick, five minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn about one of the greatest lessons he ever taught me, and it's an amazing, simple piece of advice he taught himself!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: - Some of the secrets he's learned coaching over 500 profitable businesses... before he reached the age of 30!  - Three of the most common lessons he learned from working with the companies he's coached.  - His thoughts regarding the current small business landscape. - How community is a crucial part of marketing. - How you get your community to play an...

The other day I had lunch with someone who I have known for many years, but never really talked to. Turned out to be a really nice person, and a person I have misread for a long time. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll hear a story to remind you to watch misusing your imagination and misunderstanding other people's intentions.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: • The problem with the old way of branding. • A better understanding regarding our brand being what peoples' brains make of it.  • Examples of some old branding methods that are no longer effective.  • Consumer attention spans NOT getting shorter, but longer!   • The difference between cognitive brands and traditional brands.       Learn more about toda...

Sometimes, we just have to show up and do our very best. And sometimes the odds are stacked way against us when we show up and do our very best. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll hear a story to remind you to do your job, regardless of the odds.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: What led our guest to want to do more, and develop a side hustle. How to find the motivation and time for side hustle work. What type of person typically excels in e-commerce?benchmark. What pitfalls you will need to avoid. Other than earning an extra income, what are the benefits of e-commerce sales? Two things Stephen would do differently. To contact...

When was the last time someone complimented you personally, or professionally, and how did you handle it? If you are like most people, you probably didn’t accept that compliment well. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn why we struggle with compliments, but also what we can do about it.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: •How Rod recovered from his financial loss, what learned, and how it reshaped his life.   • His view on Mindset psychology.   • Pushing though fear and taking massive action. • Why Rod believes psychology is more important than technical knowledge.   • The difference between achievement and fulfillment in life. • His belief that, “Happiness Doesn’t Come...

When is the telling of a story hazardous to another person’s health? The answer is when it creates unnecessary drama in another person’s mind. Confused? In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you’ll understand just what I’m talking, and how it relates to the conversations you’re having!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: • What four decades of instructing business leaders has taught him. • Bob's model for success for entrepreneurs broken down into five foundational pillars.  Persistance.  Education. Entrepreneur  Passion. Partnerships.   • What’s better – to buy or build a business? • Why it’s important in the beginning to define your values goals and principles as a bu...

Have you ever been faced with such overwhelming odds that a voice inside you screamed out, “Quit! Stop! This isn’t going to work!” We all hear this voice, but in this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll hear an inspiring story of one performer who ignored that voice, and persevered.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: • How this author, an extremely shy person, too timid even to make a phone call, transformed himself into someone who has done stand-up and improv comedy, spoken to large audiences, met dozens of celebrities, and, just by being bold, found love, joy, passion, and success.  • CAN anyone LEARN TO BECOME SUPERBOLD?   • How personal style affects are effort...

It seems that although we are often asked to think outside the box, the reality is, we rarely do. Well, a small bank in Florida sure does, and in this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll not only learn how, it will inspire you to get out of the box as well!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: Stuart's unique approach to podcasting. Lessons he learned as a scientist that helps him mentor CEO’s. large teams.  Broadening your view of selling to incorporate not just  sales reps, but managers as well.   Common mistakes client are making when it comes to selling.  Stuart's approach to providing feedback using - and LOTS of it! For more information...

There isn’t a book I’ve written, or a seminar I’ve delivered, where I haven’t talked about how we have to be better listeners. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, rather than tell you what to do, you'll hear ten things not to do!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: A unique look at four different buyer types. Changes within the buying process over the last few years. Why does so much marketing fail to hit the mark. Why  there is still such a big gap between “sales” and “marketing,” and what can be done about it. Kristin's “magic bean” in marketing. Kristin's favorite sales authors, and spoiler alert: Rob Jolles is...

Under pressure, how many times have you thought to yourself; “If I could just calm myself down, I know I would do better!” In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll learn two simple words that will provide a solution to this problem!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The story of Dr. Ingrid Murra,  named Business Weeks Top 7 Women to watch and is the 48th Latin woman to raise $5 Million on her way to revolutionizing the beauty and dental industry.  A couple of lessons Dr. Murra learned as she began to shape her idea. One key discovery that had the biggest impact on her career and life. Her beliefs in the critical ne...