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Professor Andrew Cole (adjunct professor at the Cameron School of Business at UNC Wilmington) and I tried to arrange for me to speak to his students but we couldn't seem to coordinate our schedules, so we decided to have his class submit questions that I answered. Smart questions as Andrew and I discussed our responses.  Andrew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrandrewcole/ #uncw...

Tim Melanson of the Creative Crew Agency and host of the Work @ Home Rockstar podcast talks about building websites and the methodology behind getting your message out there. We also talk about AI, SEO, social media and current trends. Tim's email: tmelanson@gmail.com Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson Tim's website: http://www.timmelanson.com/ Tim's podcast: W...

Tim Melanson of the Creative Crew Agency and host of the Work @ Home Rockstar podcast talks about starting a small business and making it grow. We also talk about a "personal care routine" that many of his clients use. Tim's email: tmelanson@gmail.com Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson Tim's website: http://www.timmelanson.com/ Tim's podcast: Work at...

Shelby McFarland, owner of The Marketing Broker and author of "Market Like A Boss", discusses willing to be a leader for your team and your clients.  Also, check out her awesome (and short) podcast.  Shelby's podcast: Marketing Happy Hour Shelby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbymcfarland Shelby's website: http://www.themktgbroker.com/ To book Chris for speaking or...

Shelby McFarland, owner of The Marketing Broker and author of "Market Like A Boss", shares her insights on staying consistent with your messaging and marketing. We also talk about social media and how to use Google Business profiles. Also, check out her awesome (and short) podcast.  Shelby's podcast: Marketing Happy Hour Shelby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbymcfarlan...

Amy Benicewicz, sales and marketing pro at Stirista, takes us behind the scenes when it comes to emailing prospects. She also throws in a trick you can use on your subject line (with a shout out to Jay Schwedelson).  Amy's email: A.benicewicz@stirista.com Amy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybenicewicz To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponso...

Amy Benicewicz, sales and marketing pro at Stirista, tells us how to use email and LinkedIn to grow your B2B business.  Amy's email: A.benicewicz@stirista.com Amy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybenicewicz To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠ ⁠By Me A Coffee #selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopre...

Caleb David, Commercial Director of David Commercial & Keller Williams (Monument, CO) and I discuss working through hard times. This is a great honest discussion about dealing with all of the issues that come with running your own business.  Caleb's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/ Email: caleb@davidcommercial.com Website: http://davidcommercial.com/ Podcast: Commercial R...

Caleb David of David Commercial & Keller Williams (Monument, CO) tells us how Google reviews and testimonials can bring business in the door.  Caleb's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/ Email: caleb@davidcommercial.com Website: http://davidcommercial.com/ Podcast: Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered   To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our spons...

EFT and NLP practitioner and coach, Richard Morden, explains how taking control of your own mind can help you deal with difficult clients and co-workers.  Richard's website: Qapproach.com Richard's LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/lifetransformationcoach To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠ ⁠By Me A Coffee #selfemployed...

Elizabeth Brewington, host of the Discover Brightside podcast, shares marketing insights for those of us on a budget by using videos.  Elizabeth's email: brightsidesocials@gmail.com Website: DiscoverBrightside.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@discoverbrightsidevideopodcast To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠ ⁠By...

Stone Payton, managing partner and host of Business Radio X, talks about consulting, coaching and training. We also discuss scaling a business through sales methodology and helping others. Stone's LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/stonepayton Website: BusinessRadioX.com Email: stone@businessradiox.com To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Broke...

Stone Payton, managing partner and host of the Business Radio X podcast, tells us about going from fired to self-employed, and the learning curve that comes with it. Stone's LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/stonepayton Website: BusinessRadioX.com Email: stone@businessradiox.com To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠ ⁠By Me A Coffee #se...

Dave Gulas, co-founder of EZDC 3PL and host of the Beyond Fulfillment podcast, tells us about why and how he uses podcasting to build his business.  Dave's info. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegulas Website: https://ezdc3pl.com/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondFulfillmentPodcast  To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial...

Dave Gulas, co-founder of EZDC 3PL and host of the Beyond Fulfillment podcast, tells us about how he makes customer service and making the most of his competitors' complacency. We also discuss 3PL's (third party logistics) and how they help online businesses. Dave's info. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegulas Website: https://ezdc3pl.com/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@...

Happy New Year to each and every one of our listeners. If you have a suggestion for future topics drop a note.  To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠ ⁠By Me A Coffee #selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneursh...

Kevin D'Anna of Upward Path Coaching and Consulting, discusses leadership skills that every entrepreneur needs to know (and being a firefighter!) Find Kevin on Instagram ⁠@thekevindanna⁠ Find Kevin on ⁠LinkedIn⁠   To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠ ⁠By Me A Coffee #selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #sp...

Kevin D'Anna of Upward Path Coaching and Consulting, discusses how people with little to no business education can create and succeed by implementing simple systems.   Find Kevin on Instagram @thekevindanna Find Kevin on LinkedIn   To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠ ⁠By Me A Coffee #selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneu...

Personal chef and solopreneur, Mike Macri, tells us about receiving unsolicited (and solicited) advice. From people who have good intentions to  those who just want to mooch free stuff, Mike has a story to tell.  Mike's website: MyMikeCooks.com To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠ ⁠By Me A Coffee #selfemployed #sales #business...

As of owner of MyMikeCooks.com, Mike Macri has to wear all the hats in his business, from cooking and cleaning to accounting and marketing. He shares how Covid changed his business model , his marketing and how he gets referrals via "word of mouth". Mike's website: ⁠MyMikeCooks.com  To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Broker...

Co-founder of Waymaker, Linsey Shelton, tells us ways to mitigate all of the distractions that we face each day and controlling our attention. We discuss topics from push notifications to getting rid of weeds around my fig tree.  Linsey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linseyshelton/ To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠...

Linsey Shelton, co-founder of Waymaker, walks us through the co-working space, as well as coaching and building accountability.  Linsey's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/linseyshelton/⁠ To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠ ⁠By Me A Coffee #selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linked...

Social media and website manager Skyler Bird talks about how in-person networking and community involvement has helped him succeed.  You can reach Skyler at ⁠skylerbird.com⁠ To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠ ⁠By Me A Coffee #selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realt...

Social media strategist and web designer Skyler Bird talk about "owning" your social media audience and keeping it on platforms you control. ⁠skylerbird.com⁠ To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠ ⁠By Me A Coffee #selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #in...

Gresham Harkless Jr, founder of Blue 16 Media, talks about why your morning routine is so important, and setting the tone for the rest of your day. Gresham's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/progreshion/ Gresham's Website: cbnation.co Blue16media.com To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠ ⁠By Me A Coffee #selfemployed...