Relationships Rule

How can you stand out from the crowd and make your mark amidst the noise of competition? My guest, Danielle Hughes does this so well. She helps individuals and organizations develop their genuine PERSONALITY brand to attract their right audience and repel the wrong ones. Join us in this insightful discussion on bringing more of "YOU" to your work and discovering the joy of being your own brand. Da...

A love for LinkedIn and a passion for building relationships - that’s what Nancy Zare and I have in common. Nancy uses her knowledge in psychology to teach service-based professionals how to increase sales comfortably, without being salesy. In this episode, Nancy shares her unique AlikeAbility System, a 5-step process for building rapport quickly and authentically with all 4 Buying Styles. It is a...

Network marketing has become a thriving industry, offering entrepreneurial opportunities and financial success to countless individuals. In this episode, we will dive into the world of network marketing, and why human connection and relationship marketing is the number one best form of business building marketing out there today. Learn how you can effectively use LinkedIn to establish connections,...

Carolyn Choate is known as the heart-guided sales funnel builder. We explore the many areas that Carolyn can help clients with – online courses, funnels, email marketing and more. Her current focus is helping coaches, speakers and authors leverage their books after the launch to grow and scale their businesses. Carolyn has written books in a variety of genres, and was publishing during the wild we...

Everybody defines networking differently. My guest, Sam Jacobs believes that networking is about generosity, helping people without asking anything in return. This is the reason why he founded the Pavilion community - to forge meaningful connections to help leaders and teams grow a successful and sustainable company. Listen as Jacob shares his inspiring story, chronicled in his book, Kind Folks Fi...

Often in the world of business, people are chasing strangers constantly. They're focusing on customer attention more than customer retention. Mark Given shares powerful insights about the value of referrals, and the significance of building trust and retaining customer relationships - so you can stop chasing strangers. In this episode, we explore Mark’s latest book, Trust Based Referrals, and its...

Tom and I talk about the state of podcasting today, a year after our first conversation. So much has happened, there are so many more podcasts out there, and many more opportunities to get exposure for your business as you guest on podcasts. We had to talk about the impact AI is making on the industry too, as it has definitely taken a hold in the past few months. It is fun to talk to Tom, as he is...

Jeff Bartsch is an accomplished storyteller and marketing strategist, who built his reputation as a television editor in Hollywood, working with major media outlets. Jeff and I had a wonderful conversation about the power of storytelling for your business. We delve into Jeff’s expertise in the field of storytelling and explore how he has been able to leverage his skills and experience to help subj...

What a thrill to interview Lisa Marie Platske on my podcast. She is an award-winning leadership expert in human behaviour. She has received accolades from the White House, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the International Alliance for Women, and is recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. You could not find a more down to earth, easy to talk to person. W...

In today’s episode, I interview one of my mentors, Eric Lofholm. Eric is a Master Sales Trainer who learned from the best, and now has transformed the lives and careers of thousands of professionals worldwide. Eric shares some effective ways to communicate, how to get more social media engagement, and how to prospect through social media. He is the master of that … and a great deal more. Learn mor...

This episode was such fun to do, and also proved that customer service, communication and relationship building remain just as important and relevant today as they were many years ago. My guest, Nancy Friedman has been helping companies communicate better with their customers and staff for a long time. Her passion has never wavered. Nancy shares many golden nuggets in her inimitable style, and has...

In this episode, I sit down with Sherri Coffelt, a successful business coach who is living proof that you can build a business that allows you to live your bucket list, having sold her home and most of her possessions to travel the world while running her business remotely. During our conversation, we cover a range of topics relevant to entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey, delve into prac...

This episode really speaks to your relationship with self – and how trauma can affect that in many ways. My guest, Dane Stevens, shares his personal journey and the insights he gained from his experience of healing from trauma. His story is extreme – and he is fortunate to have come through the ordeal that started as what he thought would heal him – to now living his BEST life! Dane shares how he...

In this episode, we take a look at how mastering good investigative techniques can lead to business success. My guest, Dan Goodwin, spent 20 years as an internal interrogation specialist (within a Fortune 100 company) and now uses his investigative background to assist business owners and corporate management teams in researching and obtaining information to move their businesses forward. Dan expl...

In this episode, I was fortunate to be able to interview award-winning premier coach, mentor, & best-selling author Machen Macdonald. He has been guiding business owners & professionals for more than 25 years to gain increased clarity, confidence, and capacity to optimize their potential. We talk about finding your zone of brilliance. We also explore his approach to working with clients, h...

Kris Jones makes her clients look like rock stars by creating copy that sells. Kris and I discuss the struggle that so many people have when it comes to writing for themselves. We explore the importance of having strategic copy that sells, and how to establish trust and resonance with your audience. Kris was mentored by the Story Brand guru, Donald Miller, and shares some of the keys of the story...

Maria Marinakis was so much fun to interview. We discussed a range of interesting topics. Maria shares how her adventurous spirit and willingness to take risks has shaped her life. We also delved into the importance of mental health and why it's crucial to talk about it openly. Maria offered valuable insights on the significance of building strong relationships in all aspects of life. We discussed...

In my podcast interview with Ed Tate, we discussed several key points related to effective business presentations. Ed explained his approach to "breathing life into business presentations" by using storytelling and engaging openings. He also shared his three elements of an effective presenter and described his story finder process for identifying compelling narratives. Ed emphasized that ordinary...

In this episode, my guest Ricky Powell and I talk about his successful career in the entertainment industry and how it prepared him for his current role in business. He talks about how his experiences led him to believe that “everything happens for a reason” and how Jim Rohn was a huge influence on him. Ricky shares his diverse career path from being a child actor to working in a production compan...

It was great having Melanie Richards on my podcast today. She is a collaboration strategist who helps overwhelmed leaders connect the dots and build stronger business relationships through conversation and team building. Melanie shared her recent study of Positive Intelligence and how this movement is impacting her coaching business. We talk about Melanie’s system for creating connections and its...

I can’t believe it! This is my 200th podcast episode. It is my joy to interview amazing people each week who share my philosophy and values about business. I really do believe that before you actually do any business together it is so important to make others feel special, and show that you care. In this milestone episode I’m shaking it up! Instead of the usual format I’m going to take a trip down...

Diane Helbig is a business advisor and trainer, award-winning speaker and author, and podcast host. She serves small business owners and professionals who want to realize better outcomes and greater happiness. Diane likes to say her superpower is being a pragmatic possibilities thinker. In our conversation Diane and I delve into her process of working with business owners. She understands the best...

Lisa Stambaugh knows words. She began her career in engineering, then IT – because it was thought writing was not a very lucrative career. Madness! Now into her third act, she helps time-crunched solopreneurs bake up a buffet of sweet stories that make Much Ado About YOU! Our conversation covered some great stories about spelling and grammar (yes there are such) and why words matter. Lisa is delig...

With Encore Empire and its founders, Deidre Harter & Carmen Reed-Gilikson, you get a double whammy!  They have combined their two areas of expertise and years of wisdom as entrepreneurs to create a uniquely holistic approach to launching and growing businesses.  In this episode we talk about some of the ways they work with 40+ female entrepreneurs to help them increase bottom line pr...

Today's guest is Mary Ann Pruitt, CEO and President of Mosaic Media. Mary Ann is an expert in media buying and creative strategy, and she has a wealth of experience in media strategy. During the interview, she shares her marketing wisdom and discusses how the industry is evolving in the current media climate.  In this episode you will learn: Figuring out who and where your target audience is in a...