Episodes
Corey Quinn is a seasoned professional known for his expertise in agency growth and sales coaching, with a significant role in elevating Scorpion's revenue to $150 million by transitioning from founder-led sales to a team-based approach. His perspective on transitioning from founder-led sales to sales teams is shaped by his extensive knowledge and experience in aiding agency founders in revenue scaling. Corey emphasizes that even small businesses, solopreneurs, consultants, and speakers can...
Published 04/30/24
Published 04/30/24
Devin Marks, known as the "Ted Talk Whisperer," is a highly respected Ted style speaking coach with a strong background in events like Talk Eleven, where personal narratives are shared on stage. Marks sees the Ted style presentations as a transformative medium for conveying information, believing in the power of clear, engaging, and action-inspiring speeches. He sees these talks as platforms for sharing personal experiences and insights irrespective of one's profession or background. His...
Published 04/26/24
Bill Mueller is an experienced entrepreneur with a versatile background in various industries, such as resume banks, career fairs, and job sites. He is also a pioneer of the martial arts movement in the United States, with over 60 years of experience in judo. Mueller is a strong advocate for networking groups as a powerful tool for business growth, drawing on the success story of his son-in-law who made strides as a broker through networking. He underscores the importance of crafting...
Published 04/23/24
Daniel Den, a seasoned marketing and sales expert with nearly two decades of experience, is the co-creator of the Xbox Factor effect methodology. His mantra "different is the new better" is the driving force behind his approach to business strategy, highlighting the need for businesses to distinguish themselves from competitors to secure market dominance. Informed by his own experiences including unique projects like "Kid War Plan," Den emphasizes the importance of innovative marketing ideas...
Published 04/19/24
Hersh Rephun is a trailblazer in the realm of personal branding through storytelling with a deep-seated background in commercial production and advertising. His perspective on personal branding is centered around the belief that every individual possesses a unique story that distinguishes them from others. This perspective has been shaped by his experiences as a representative for directors of TV commercials, where he developed his skill in crafting engaging bios and articles, and integrated...
Published 04/16/24
Dave Sanderson is an accomplished author, celebrated leadership speaker, and survivor of the "Miracle on the Hudson" incident. With a rich background in sales and leadership, spanning 36 years at companies like ADP, Peoplesoft, and Oracle, he successfully established his own executive coaching and leadership firm, Dave Sanderson Speaks International, in 2014. Sanderson’s unique perspective on the Miracle on the Hudson experience is shaped by his direct involvement in the incident, and he...
Published 04/12/24
Brook Bishop is a business professional who brings over two decades of experience to the table. This includes his roles in personal development, human elevation, business consulting, practice management, coaching, live events, and product development. With his unique perspective, honed over 15 years as the executive director of business mastery for Tony Robbins, Bishop sees sales as a fundamental tool in achieving business success. He underscores the importance of a well-defined sales process...
Published 04/09/24
Dean Isaacs is a highly experienced sales consultant with a prolific 19-year career in the B2B sector, specializing in assisting experts and consultants in scaling their businesses via high ticket sales call strategies. He believes the secret to converting a discovery call into a high ticket sales call is not in immediate expertise demonstration, but in the art of asking insightful questions and listening. Drawing from his unique approach labeled the "eliminating the friction effect," which...
Published 04/05/24
Joey Vaillancourt, a fervent advocate for personal development and success, uses his entrepreneurial background to help individuals harness the power of their mindsets. Vaillancourt sees the value in business partnerships, viewing them as an extension of a business's team. He has learned from his work, particularly from consulting on partnership programs at partnerprofits.com, that the key to successful collaboration often lies in the strength of these relationships. He encourages businesses...
Published 04/02/24
Conor Cunneen, originally hailing from Ireland and now a seasoned Chicago resident, is a renowned keynote speaker and business humorist with a background as a marketing vice president. Cunneen holds a strong belief in the power humor holds within professionalism, using it to establish connections with clients and audiences. With his comedic talents, he skillfully delivers presentations that not only entertain but also motivate audiences, emphasizing the significance of incorporating humor to...
Published 03/29/24
Philippa Gamse is a seasoned professional with over two decades of expertise in harnessing the power of digital analytics to aid small to medium-sized businesses. She places a strong emphasis on the importance of understanding the intricacies of analytics in order to glean actionable insights that can spur business growth. Gamse recognizes that analytics can often seem overwhelming, leading to a superficial engagement with the data or outright avoidance, both of which can undermine a...
Published 03/27/24
Chris Hood is a distinguished keynote speaker and digital strategy thought leader with over three decades of experience in online development. He posits that customer transformation is a pivotal business strategy that involves understanding and adapting to the ever-changing needs of customers. Drawing on his extensive experience and his book "Customer Transformation," Hood highlights the importance of businesses moving past transactional relationships with customers and striving for...
Published 03/25/24
Marty Strong, a Nebraska native with a robust career spanning from the SEAL teams to the corporate world, is a strong advocate of risk-taking in entrepreneurship. Marty's upbringing, coupled with his experiences in the military and the corporate sector, have shaped his perspective that taking risks is an essential part of being an entrepreneur. He acknowledges the daunting nature of risks, but encourages individuals to push past fear and societal conditioning to view risk as a potential for...
Published 03/22/24
Tanya Alvarez is an accomplished entrepreneur who began her journey by independently funding her first advertising agency in New York at just 25 years old. Despite personal health challenges, Alvarez's grit and determination led her to establish Owners Up, a program designed to assist business owners in achieving professional success without compromising their personal well-being. Alvarez's perspective on scaling a business-to-business (B2B) service business revolves around strategic...
Published 03/20/24
Chris Andersen is a seasoned show host with a background in athletic training, who transitioned into content creation after encountering personal life events. His perspective on video content is that it's an invaluable tool for personal branding and business growth, especially in today's digital age where human interaction is increasingly replaced by online and AI-generated content. Drawing from his own journey of overcoming initial nervousness to developing proficiency in interviewing,...
Published 03/18/24
Shelly Niehaus, with more than 20 years of experience across three different industries, is a recognized authority in marketing for solopreneurs. Her passion for marketing was ignited during her own entrepreneurial ventures, and now she specializes in assisting service-based businesses in attracting more clients through personalized branding and list building strategies. From her viewpoint, marketing for solo entrepreneurs, consultants, and professionals with limited time should be...
Published 03/15/24
Mark Herschberg is a seasoned professional, with a wealth of experience in software engineering, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship. The mastermind behind the Brain Bump app, and the esteemed author of "The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You", Herschberg has a diverse professional background, including tracking criminals on the dark web, developing authentication systems, and launching ventures across diverse sectors. Herschberg sees the Brain Bump app as a...
Published 03/13/24
Josh Flower is a seasoned B2B sales professional with over 25 years of experience, who has recently ventured into entrepreneurship. His perspective on sales skills for entrepreneurs is shaped by his belief that many entrepreneurs struggle with selling due to a lack of confidence and reluctance to learn the necessary skills. Drawing from his extensive experience in sales and personal growth, Flower emphasizes the importance of developing confidence in one's product or service, and the ability...
Published 03/11/24
Steve Lowell is a renowned figure in the communication industry, celebrated for his proficiency in leveraging the power of language. As a multi-award-winning speaker and bestselling author, he has delivered over 3500 speeches and conducted 5000 seminars, sharing his expertise with more than half a million speakers globally. Lowell's perspective on the power of language in communication is that it should be abrupt, succinct, visual, emotional, and engaging. He underscores the importance of...
Published 03/08/24
James Donovan is a renowned expert in LinkedIn lead generation, particularly for accounting firms, and the founder of nine two media. His perspective on LinkedIn lead generation is that it is an invaluable tool for professional networking and establishing oneself as an authority in their field. Donovan's experiences have led him to stress the importance of a robust personal profile, the use of tools like Sales Navigator, and the consistent posting of valuable content to attract traffic and...
Published 03/06/24
Tanya Brody is a seasoned copywriter with a unique focus on the effectiveness of email marketing. She believes that despite the common misconception of email marketing being outdated, it remains a highly effective tool in today's digital landscape. Drawing from her extensive experience in crafting compelling subject lines and writing prompts, Tanya emphasizes the importance of building relationships with subscribers through regular nurture emails, which she believes can increase sales and...
Published 03/04/24
Danielle Harris is a seasoned marketing and messaging consultant with over a decade of experience, specializing in helping coaches and service providers attract their dream clients. From her perspective, the art of crafting compelling stories is a crucial element for business success. Her belief in the power of personal narratives stems from her extensive experience in the field, where she has seen firsthand how unique stories can enhance client attraction and foster personal connections....
Published 03/01/24
Michael Hinshaw is a seasoned marketing professional and a master's degree holder in design who has made significant strides in the business world. He founded a firm serving private equity firms and investment banks in the late 1990s, and later transitioned into the Internet sector where he founded Mcorp CX, a customer experience consultancy. Hinshaw's perspective on the impact of customer experience on business is that it is a crucial element for success. He emphasizes the need for...
Published 02/28/24
Atiba de Souza is a seasoned coding and programming expert who transitioned from building large search systems for US government agencies to leading a video-first marketing agency. His perspective on YouTube algorithm insights is shaped by his belief in the power of video content and understanding audience pain points for effective marketing strategies. Atiba emphasizes that creators need to understand the algorithm's influence to effectively reach their target audience, suggesting a focus on...
Published 02/26/24