Okay Now What - From Learning to Earning

The elephant in the room for many entrepreneurs and business owners is getting past the procrastination and doing what needs to be done. In this podcast episode, Benjor Rosette, of Benjor Goals (www.benjorgoals.com and contact@benjorgoals.com) discusses how he works with his clients to overcome procrastination and live a more productive and happier life. Benjor explores not only the importance of...

This podcast episode addresses one of the most critical questions anyone looking to transition from being an employee to a business owner must confront - how to use, find or acquire start-up funds. David C Barnett shares his insights and experiences built upon years of working with clients buying and selling businesses. His candid and practical advice delivered in an easy to understand and follow...

In this podcast episode we explore the self-imposed hurdles that often get in the way of our achieving our full potential. Our guest, Sandy Stricker, of Emerging Confidence, shares her personal journey of how she was able to evolve from someone who almost talked herself OUT of a promotion because she did not feel worthy of it to someone who now counsels others on how to find the inner resolve to r...

This podcast addresses the issue that has become pervasive in education - burnout. But rather than wallow in that feeling and the deleterious impact of that on us socially, mentally, emotionally, and physically, our guest, Jim Asplund, Chief Scientist for Strengths-Based Development, at Gallup, Inc. provides clarity and insight into an assessment tool called, "CliftonStrengths." Unlike many assess...

In this podcast, Evelyn Shaw Corley, Founder of Thrive International Academy, shares her journey from classroom Teacher to Entrepreneur. Evelyn provides insight into the "what it takes" to harness the skills she has as a Teacher and apply them to launching her business and succeeding in providing educational access and opportunities for students across the entire spectrum of needs (tutoring, home-...

In this podcast episode, Kasey Alton, the CEO and "Chief Sparkle" of Spark Business Consulting (https://sparkbusinessconsulting.com/) shares her insights on the essentials of accounting for new business owners/entrepreneurs. She shares some of the experiences with her clients and her own background in developing an understanding of the core fundamentals of accounting. Some of her tips are sure to...

In this podcast episode, David speaks to Asfa Malik, a recognized thought leader in learning and development. Asfa shares her own journey into running training organizations and provides hints for Teachers seeking to enter the corporate world of learning/training. Among the tips shared by Asfa are the key differentiators she looks for in selecting applicants for positions in HR and Training. &nbsp...

In this podcast episode, David speaks to Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, a renowned expert on health, nutrition, and integrative medicine. Dr. Rosenthal shares important insights about injury prevention, the subtle changes in diet that can make a big difference and explains how to deal with the inevitable stress that we all must deal with as entrepreneurs. As new business owners or people considering launch...

Of the many things that an entrepreneur needs to focus on is how to get the right message to the right target audience at the right time. In prior years, a print ad might have been used. Given that entrepreneurs rarely have funds to make advertising purchases on tv or radio, a very strategic place to market one's business is online. This podcast focuses specifically on Facebook Ads and has a pre-e...

This podcast episode covers a topic that is essential for new entrepreneurs to obtain and nurture for them to be successful. In any new venture or challenge, there are going to be disappointments, frustrations, defeats, and hurdles to overcome. The ability to be resilient and keep moving forward and maintaining momentum in the face of these unexpected challenges is often the difference between suc...

This episode explores the often neglected and misunderstood concept of brands and branding. Entrepreneurs often overlook the importance of establishing a brand as a differentiator versus their competition and as a way to distinguish their offering in the minds (and hearts) of the customer base). David Zahn speaks with Ken Googan, a leading authority on branding for the biggest and most recognizabl...

In this podcast David Zahn is his own guest and focuses on the important topic of doing Market Research on a shoestring budget. Among the highlights included are an explanation of the critical "4 P's" of Marketing and 7 hints/tips that are immediately able to be implemented. To learn more about this topic or other insights on launching a business, you can reach David Zahn at: email:  davidzah...

This episode is the first of a two-part look at how Storytelling has such a strong impact on success. The first part primarily focuses on sales and the second part delves into the importance of storytelling on relationships. Sharing their insights and expertise are Mike Bosworth and Jennifer Lehr. Mike is one of the pre-eminent names in sales training having brought "Solution Selling" to thousands...

This episode delves into the skills and processes of how to best overcome the inevitable adversity that we all encounter daily, but especially when embarking on a new business venture. David Zahn interviews Steve Gavatorta, Owner of the Steve Gavatorta Group, and author of the book, "In Defense of Adversity" who explains the techniques and how to learn to accept the benefit and value of adversity....

In this episode, Ron Hubsher, CEO of Sales Optimization Group, and a leading authority on Negotiation shares his insights, tips and techniques for mastering the different kinds of negotiations you are likely to encounter.  Ron's approach is easy to use and implement and gets results! He has trained and coached thousands of business executives, small business owners and entrepreneurs on the sk...

This podcast features a conversation between David Zahn, The Teacher's Business Mentor, and Ganesh Lokhande, a Teacher who made the transition from the classroom to corporate employee and then to owning his own business.  Using the skills he had developed as a Teacher allowed him to migrate into Instructional Design and support corporate training efforts for a roster of global clients. Listen...

This episode is the second of a two-part look at how Storytelling has such a strong impact on success. The first part primarily focuses on sales and the second part delves into the importance of storytelling on relationships. Sharing their insights and expertise are Mike Bosworth and Jennifer Lehr. Mike is one of the pre-eminent names in sales training having brought "Solution Selling" to thousand...

Brief introduction to the From Learning to Earning podcast series by David Zahn, The Teacher's Business Mentor.