Play Your Position

With a rich history as a successful entrepreneur and businessman, as well as an avid baseball fan, Jay B. Myers -- founder and CEO of Interactive Solutions Inc. (ISI) -- knows a thing or two about winning in today's competitive and challenging climate. While the Great Recession knocked out most companies in his category, Jay bucked the trend of failure during the tough times and GREW his technolog...

In today's episode of the Play Your Position Podcast, young entrepreneur MiMi Chau dives into the power of juicing as a business and as a way of life. MiMi's story is inspirational on many levels, so be sure to tune in and listen to her share her story about following her passion and showing up to play her best position every single day. Press and hold link to visit the page Shownotes Page   Below...

What does it take to stay relevant in a crowded and noisy marketplace? How do you connect your products or services with the right audience? And what's the deal with SEO these days? Tune in to hear my conversation with Kai Davis, a leading expert in ecommerce and digital marketing, who answers these questions and more. Press and hold link to visit the page   Shownotes Page   Below is a free resour...

In this episode of the Play Your Position Podcast, host Mary Lou Kayser looks back at the first year of her podcast, sharing 3 big insights with listeners about what the content creation experience and podcast journey has revealed -- and why it matters. Below is a free resource to help you up YOUR game! http://PlayYourPositionPodcast.com/core  

No none likes losing, yet it is a fact of life for all of us. Listen in to hear Mary Lou's insights about losing on a personal level, as well as from the universal side of things so that the next time you get the chance to compete, you'll have a fresh perspective on how to get the most of it, no matter the outcome.  Below is a free resource to help you up YOUR game!   http://PlayYourPositionPodcas...

Emily Duff is a Manhattan based artist who fronts the Emily Duff Band. Compared to the likes of Patti Smith, Bob Dylan, and Steve Earle, she is one of the best singer songwriters of her generation. In today's episode of the Play Your Position Podcast, listen in to hear Emily's story about how music found her when she was four years old, along with her insights on living the artist's life in a tech...

What better way to kick off 2015 than with a challenge about playing your position? As one year ends and a new year begins, our natural inclination is to look back as well as ahead. Just like the start of a new football game is full of optimism and anticipation, so too does a new year bring with it the promise of possibility for each of us.  In today's episode of the Play Your Position Podcast, I...

How can you leverage social media on a bigger scale for your business, your brand, your message? Guy Kawasaki and Peg Fitzpatrick have some good ideas in their book, The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users. This is my review of that book.

Parenting and entrepreneurship have a lot in common -- and present unique challenges to the people who choose to pursue both at the same time! Mary Kathryn Johnson knows first hand how to succeed at both. Listen in to hear how she -- and thousands of Parent Entrepreneurs -- do it. Press and hold link to visit the page Shownotes Page   Below is a free resource to help you up YOUR game!   http://Pla...

The story of Russ Thompson, turkey master extraordinairre, and what happened the year he bought a 40 pound turkey for Thanksgiving.

When it comes to connecting people and building teams that matter, look no further than Doug Goodrum to get the job done. Despite having the odds stacked against him as a high school drop out, discover how Doug overcame this obstacle and went on to experience much career success.  Press and hold link to visit the page Shownotes Page   Below is a free resource to help you up YOUR game!   http://Pla...

In memory of my grandfather, a doctor in the Army who served in World War II, and in honor of all vets everywhere past, present, and future, this is my audio postcard. Thank you.

Mary Sheehan knows first hand the excitement and fear that comes with the decision to change positions after 20 years of a successful career in pharmacy. In today's episode, listen as Mary shares how she knew it was time to play a different position and the difference making that decision is having in her life. Press and hold link to visit the page Shownotes Page   Below is a free resource to help...

Olivia West is a leader in a new wave of doing business in the 21st century that truly is a family affair. With her husband Norman West and their three children, Olivia is blazinig a trail for creating wealth while living your passion and the principles of servant leadership.   Press and hold link to visit the page Shownotes Page   Below is a free resource to help you up YOUR game!   http://PlayYo...

Tracy Imm is a premier communications strategist who understands the importance of investing in yourself if you're serious about winning big games in business and life. She also practices the art of the side hustle, something all professionals need to consider in this rapidly shifting economy. Press and hold link to visit the page Shownotes Page   Below is a free resource to help you up YOUR game!...

Live events, conferences and workshops are common experiences for many professionals. Whether good or not so great, they can offer valuable takeaways for the savvy attendee. In today's show, Mary Lou shares insights and practical tips for making the most of your next conference or workshop experience, including three specific things you can do to maximize every live event opportunity.

Kelly Fidel doesn't mess around when it comes to landing big corporate clients -- or mentoring entrepreneurs on taking their businesses into the end zone. On the eve of launchng her latest project No Glass Ceiling, Kelly is committed to helping 1 million women worldwide shatter their own glass ceilings. Press and hold link to visit the page Shownotes Page   Below is a free resource to help you up...

Robb Price is an award winning social entrepreneur with a passion for building businesses while giving back to the communities where he operates. He grew up in the U.S. and moved to Canada in 2003 where he currently oversees the daily operations of his company, DeliverGood.org, an organization that manages in kind donations for hundreds of charities and clients throughout North America. Press and...

Ginna Kayser is about to start her freshman year at the University of Oregon Clark Honors College. Representing the next generation of 21st century leaders, Ginna is planning to pursue a career in medicine and is an inspiration to anyone who believes that young people are our future. Press and hold link to visit the page   Shownotes Page   Below is a free resource to help you up YOUR game!   http:...

In celebration of Sally Hogshead's latest book launch for How the World Sees You, I explore the different personality assessments of the last 30 years including Myers-Briggs, Strengths Finder, The Color Code, and Kolbe. Having spent years studying the science of fascination, Sally is an expert in understanding how the world sees each of us -- and in turn, helps us make the most of those insights i...

In today's episode of the Play Your Position Podcast, Julie Starr Hook, founder of Five Starr Organizing and Design and author of the book, "From Frazzled to Freedom," talks about how she became a professional organizer, the big lesson she learned about being an early bird, and why writing & self-publishing a book could possibly be the best gift any entrepreneur or professional could give themselv...

In this episode of the Play Your Position Podcast, listen in to gain insights into what's going on with authors in today's rapidly changing publishing marketplace. If you are one of the 80% or more of people who say they want to write a book, you will definintely want to tune in! Press and hold link to visit the page   Want to learn more about writing and self-publishing a book? Grab this FREE off...

In today's Play Your Position Podcast episode, host Mary Lou Kayser shares insights gleaned from the first 12 weeks of the show while reflecting on how her position as a Mom is about to change as her daughter gets ready to graduate from high school.

Natasha Hazlett of Fast Forward Marketing, LLC isn't shy about sharing her story of making the leap from a secure position as a lawyer to a full time online entrepreneur -- and the challenges she had to overcome to live the life she dreamed about.   Press and hold link to visit the page Shownotes Page Below is a free resource to help you up YOUR game!   http://PlayYourPositionPodcast.com/core

Gloria Nussbaum is a personal historian who owns her own business called Real-to-Reel. Her passion for audio and storytelling has been instrumental in her business succes. To date, she has recorded the personal histories of close to 100 people and couples. Gloria has also gained some priceless insights into running a business as a result of being out on her own, and has seen the huge payoff her cl...