Make Your Mark Podcast

Send us Fan Mail #045 - Jean Hamilton-Fford explains what works and what doesn't work in practical and good communication. Jean shares that self-awareness is one of the most essential elements of being a good communicator, but what about the biggest challenge?     As Jean reflects on her early years, she explains what the rat race disables people to do, why people hang on to short and sweet t...

Send us Fan Mail #044 - Michelle Calloway shares how she did a business out of enriching human connections with tech. Technology is a beast. And if we don’t use it with humanity at the center, it will destroy us.    Here, Michelle helps us understand what augmented reality is, what they do at Revealio, and the most common problems that people struggle with when it comes to tech. IN THIS EPISODE YO...

Send us Fan Mail #043 - Brigette Callahan speaks on the empirical impacts of slides on presentations. In Brigette's experience in designing slides way before computers made them easy, together with her exposure to live speaking events, Brigette discovered that 95% of slides used by speakers prove to be a complete disservice.  Here, she discusses how strings of stories tie into images, why pre...

Send us Fan Mail #042 - Sir Dr. James Dentley III lays down the principles that explain why communication is everything. Being a serial entrepreneur since the mid-80s, Sir James believes that titles don’t make a person a leader. Instead, it is the people that do.     Today, he showers the episode with wisdom as he explains the four (4) core personalities, the #1 human need that speaks on empowered...

Send us Fan Mail #041 - Dan Lafave shares how he lives a solution-oriented and system-based life. When you don’t take over your feelings and thoughts, these translate to your entire body showing how our unconscious sometimes takes charge of us.  Here, Dan explains why systems are solutions to everything and how he changed his outlook on nine-to-fives after coming back from one paternal leave. IN T...

Send us Fan Mail #040 - Forbe’s Real Estate Council Member Tony Acosta talks about the two (2) main reasons why real estate is a great market to be in. By default, you’ll be taught how to sell when you get into real estate. But in Tony’s experience, something else worked better than selling.  Today, Tony discusses why educating people works better than selling to people, the line between giving va...

Send us Fan Mail #039 - Tallal Gondal talks about the three turbochargers to every human connection. For Tallal, we can never deal with somebody unless we connect with them on a human level first.  And when one gets too worked up on making the sale, that's when networking gets stuck.  Here, Tallal explains what relationship equity means, what it takes to cultivate a savage mindset, and why it...

Send us Fan Mail #038 - Ty Cohen speaks on the type of system that makes publishing books easy even for 15-year-olds. Ty’s life growing up is undoubtedly one for the books.  As someone who learned how to harness the power of authoring books, today, Ty explains how books can become your calling card, how market research helps leave no space for failure, why he believes balance is bogus, and why we...

Send us Fan Mail #037 - Ken Attard talks about multiple facets of how mindset overpowers in business more than anything. Generally, time freedom is why most entrepreneurs do what they do. But how do you position yourself as one when entrepreneurship is always equated with sacrifices, struggle, and a lack of security? Today, Ken shares his takeaway from Will Smith’s character in ‘The Pursuit of Hap...

Send us Fan Mail #036 - Christopher Nauer discusses what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to mastering your time as an entrepreneur. When we do business without being conscious of how we use our time, our work quickly becomes our boss.     If ‘insane hours’ become your norm, things need to change. Here, Christopher explains his five-step process for time mastery, his thoughts on self-care...

Send us Fan Mail #035 - Emanuel Svechinsky debunks the biggest lie regarding fear that we've all been fed with. Most people have probably already heard the saying "fear is not real." But as one of the industry's biggest fear conquerors, Emanuel goes against that particular type of grain. Here, Emanuel explains what 'to fear' truly means, the types of people who are fe...

Send us Fan Mail #034 - Ian Moyse, the chief revenue officer of ONEUP Sales, explains why sales is not about what you think it is. In businesses that utilize sales representatives, it’s common to see teams designated to make never-ending calls.  But for Ian, there’s something counterproductive to this norm. Today, Ian speaks on why people get stuck on the numbers when it comes to sales, why sales...

Send us Fan Mail #033 - Dannella Burnett shares her thoughts on why entrepreneurs should utilize the medium of speaking to scale their business. For years, Dannella was involved in the hospitality management industry, but big things began to change right after her very first personal development event. As the Founder/CEO of Speakers Need to Speak , today, Dannella talks about how to evaluate your...

Send us Fan Mail #032 - Patrick Twitchett discusses piece by piece why efficiency and optimization should be at the core of every business. Patrick, the founder of CASE MASTERMIND and a firm believer in the saying "you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with , " shares in the talk an experience that proves the effect of masterminds on entrepreneurs. Here, he a...

Send us Fan Mail #031 - Ely Delaney shows how dialogues turn to connections and then to sales. Because of tech, everything needed in business has been made easy today. The struggle that remains, albeit, comes from the array of options that cloud what’s important.  Ready your notes as Ely explains why it’s not about the technology but about the psychology, the simple concept of helping, why honest...

Send us Fan Mail #030 - Naailah Auladin speaks on how sexuality impacts our humanness. Because it's taboo, anything rooted in the word "sex" remains a subject that society shies away from. But this type of attitude can carry many consequences.  Today, Naailah explains how sexuality affects well-roundedness, the struggles of males and females regarding sex, and how conversations abou...

Send us Fan Mail #029 - Ken Krell talks about how a seven-figure digital speaker crushes the game on virtual speaking events. When you prepare a digital speaking event, it’s easy to get caught up preparing the Hollywood of it all with the technology, program flow, and your actual message. But here, Ken explains why it’s essential to stick to the basics, what helps you endear your audience, and wha...

Send us Fan Mail #028 - Debra Morrison speaks on the refreshing truths about how you should be planning your money as well as the things that are stopping you.  With her years of experience as a risk manager, Debra explains the common biases that shape money management for most people, why communication is integral in financial planning for couples, where to start when managing your money, and why...

Send us Fan Mail #027 - Vinay Raman shares how he takes companies and cultures from reactive to responsive . As a leader, Vinay dislikes referring to his people as employees . Instead, he treats them as the experts who are the ones on top of the mountains that hold perspectives that he can gain from.  Here, he shares what we can learn from Olympians, his thoughts on why it’s not about the answer,...

Send us Fan Mail #026 - Dennis Williams Jr. explains how you can use the banking strategy to decrease your debt interest. After using Dennis’ app, CashMap, and learning the savings mentality, one user shared they’re now on their way to paying off a 12-year debt with $250,000 decrease in interest. Today, Dennis further talks about what the savings mentality is all about, why he doesn’t use the term...

Send us Fan Mail #025 - Jill Lublin talks about the many simple approach to getting your publicity done. When Jill failed law school, she entered the music and entertainment industry. Working in music, Jill learned the true power perception holds.  Today, Jill demystifies what publicity encompasses, what the media cares about, a simple visibility building activity that you can try right now, and w...

Send us Fan Mail #024 - Phil Fraser talks about how to be not lonely at the top as an entrepreneur. From the experience of a failed accountant who landed in the advertising industry that he ever so loved, Phil has seen the tendency for most entrepreneurs to do the things they like and not the things they should be doing.  Today, he discusses the other side to the beauty of having your own business...

Send us Fan Mail #023 - Deirdre Tshien, the founder of Capsho and creator of Viralocity Marketing, talks about her approach to finding traffic, building an audience, and owning conversion. As a serial entrepreneur, Deirdre shares how riding the wave of Instagram’s growth complemented her earlier businesses.  But today, how can you grow a business online when these social platforms have all grown t...

Send us Fan Mail #022 - Michael Dargie talks about what your message—as a brand—should and shouldn’t be about. As someone whos into improvs, Michael explains that gripping performances are established with platforms.  Platforms compose who you are, where you are, what you’re doing, etc. In coaching, he applies this same concept to teach clients how to create expectations that engage and connect. H...

Send us Fan Mail #021 - Nkiru Asika, the Founder of Women Building Authority, explains how you can position yourself as an authority even if you hate marketing and without an established audience. For Nkiru, people always resonate with personalities and stories.  This is why for her, it's critical to always bring your individuality to the work you do. Today, Nkiru explains how you can turn yo...