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Stacia Thompson of the Radiance Consulting and Coaching Groupe shares her insights on using AI in a small business, including best practices for security and compliance. Stacia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staciat34/ Stacia's email: staciat34@gmail.com Stacia's website: https://www.rccgroupe.com/ To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠...

Stacia Thompson of the Radiance Consulting and Coaching Groupe shares her insights on using AI in a small business. Stacia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staciat34/ Stacia's email: staciat34@gmail.com Stacia's website: https://www.rccgroupe.com/ To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠ ⁠By Me A Coffee #selfemployed...

Speaker and author, Susan Meredith, gives us some insights on how to use universal patterns to grow our businesses. She also talks about stress, change and financial stress through the lens of human energy management - change management, time management, project management and stress management are all based on managing human energy.  Susan is also the CEO of MentaMorph, Inc, which offers MentaMor...

Mary Scott, host of the Business Riff podcast and startup business consultant, explains how to avoid potential landmines when starting a business. From seeing if there's a market for your business idea to banking issues.   Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-scott-stl/ YouTube podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZbjKcnBl3adg5utrSXexaw Stuck? Time To Improv podcast: https...

Mary Scott, host of the Business Riff podcast and startup business consultant, explains various types of business pitches and how to create a pitch that works for you and your business.  Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-scott-stl/ YouTube podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZbjKcnBl3adg5utrSXexaw Stuck? Time To Improv podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bOv6yWCPqW86br5...

Judi Hayes, author, speaker and LinkedIn strategist, helps us understand that your personal brand is just as important off and on LinkedIn (and other social media platforms). She explains 360brew and how to bring value to your profile. Email Judi: judi@judihays.com Judi's website: www.judihays.com Judi on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/judihays/ Judi on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@askjudihays To...

Judi Hayes, author, speaker and LinkedIn strategist, helps us understand that your personal brand is just as important off and on LinkedIn (and other social media platforms). She explains the "3 E's" of her book, "Elevate, Expand and Engage" and introduces us to a new term "pitch slapping".  Email Judi: judi@judihays.com Judi's website: www.judihays.com Judi...

Ken Miller, serial entrepreneur, author, resilience coach and president of Denali FSP Fundraising & Grant Consultants, tells us how to grow a business by outsourcing work like social media and other jobs that keep you from being productive. He also shares how to use AI to increase your productivity. Ken's email: ken@denalifsp.com Ken's websites: kenmillerspeaks.com , denalifsp.com Ke...

David Beckemeyer, host of the "Outrage Overload" podcast and retired executive, gives his insights on keeping an eye on the money side of your business. David mentions how business growth can be tricky and issues that should be watched, like supply chain, cash flow and hiring. David's email: david@bdt.com David's website: bdt.com David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/d...

David Beckemeyer, host of the "Outrage Overload" podcast and retired executive, discusses how the current political environment can affect business relationships. He talks about navigating conversations and keeping your sanity in these wacky times.  David's email:  david@bdt.com David's website:  bdt.com David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeckemeyer/ David&apos...

Jim Hauck, host of the "Life In The Baggage Claim" podcast and travel advisor, explains how he's had to pivot as the travel industry experiences ups and downs.  Jim's website: JPHauckadventures.com "Life In The Baggage Claim" podcast To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠ ⁠By Me A Coffee #selfemployed #s...

Corporate Detox Coach, Amanda McWhorter, gives us some insights on suffering from burnout at work or in your business. She also gives great advice on avoiding burnout and help if you are already burned out. Amanda's email: amanda@amandamcwhorter.net Amanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakmcwhorter To book Chris for speaking or another topic: ⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠ Our sponso...

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...