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Ep 63 Amy Rasdale Shares Her 3 Action Steps To Generate Income

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Amy Rasdale, founder of Billable At The Beach, shares her 3 action steps to generate income. Her system can keep your funnel or pipeline full of prospects.

Amy on LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/amyrasdal⁠

Amy's website: ⁠https://BillableAtTheBeach.com⁠

Amy's email: ⁠amy@billableatthebeach.com

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Ep 62 Amy Rasdale Shares Why We Should Consider A Career In Consulting

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Amy Rasdale, founder of Billable At The Beach, shares her story of starting her consulting business and how we can start a consulting business without spending a lot of money.

Amy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amyrasdal

Amy's website: https://BillableAtTheBeach.com

Amy's email: amy@billableatthebeach.com

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Ep 61 Paul Kirch Explains How Fear And Overthinking Keep Us From Succeeding

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Paul Kirch, founder of BOSS Academy, helps us understand how to use Action Over Analysis. By finding your true motivator, we can take steps to move on from "paralysis by analysis" and leverage different strategies to succeed.

Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulkirch/

Boss Academy: https://www.bossacademy.com/

Paul's email: pkirch@actusmr.com

Paul's webinar: Action Over Analysis

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Ep 60 Paul Kirch Explains His Askology Methodology

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Paul Kirch, sales strategist and found of BOSS Academy, shares insights into his Askology Methodology, which helps sales professionals ask questions that result in more production. We also discuss his mastermind group and pivoting his business model during Covid.

Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulkirch/

Boss Academy: https://www.bossacademy.com/

Paul's email: pkirch@actusmr.com

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Ep 59 Financial Planner Davis Byrd On Retirement Plans For Entrepreneurs

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Davis Byrd, CFP at Pathfinder Wealth Consulting walks us through a variety of retirement plans for entrepreneurs, small business owners and other self-employed people. Not sure if you need a SIMPLE or SEP? Davis explains the difference.

Davis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davisbyrd/

Website: https://www.pathfinderwc.com/

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Ep 58 Stacia Thompson Shares Even More Great Information About AI And Your Business

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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

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Ep 57 Stacia Thompson Shares Great Information On Using AI For Your Small Business

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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

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Ep 56 Susan Meredith Tells Us How To Use Universal Patterns In Our Businesses

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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 MentaMorph Money, a multi-scenario mobile financial game to practice financial decisions where it isn’t boring, scary or costly to make mistakes.

Susan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-meredith/

MentaMorph: https://mentamorph.com

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Ep 55 Mary Scott's Startup Plan For Avoiding Mistakes

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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://open.spotify.com/show/7bOv6yWCPqW86br5sTlvk9?si=8788d7c3dd614de4

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Ep 54 Mary Scott Tells Us Why You Need A Business Pitch

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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/7bOv6yWCPqW86br5sTlvk9?si=8788d7c3dd614de4

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Ep 53 LinkedIn Strategist Judi Hays Talks About How LinkedIn Uses AI And More

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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 book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠

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Ep 52 Judi Hays Gives Her Insights On LinkedIn Personal Branding

Wed, 27 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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 book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠

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Ep 51 Ken Miller Shares His Insights On Scaling Your Business

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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

Ken on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kenmiller84

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Ep 50 David Beckemeyer Discusses Staying Connected To The Finances Of Your Business

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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/davidbeckemeyer/

David's substack

Podcast: Outrage Overload

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Ep 49 David Beckemeyer Talks About How Political Polarization Affects Our Businesses

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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's substack

Podcast: Outrage Overload

To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠

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Ep 48 Jim Hauck Shares How He Handles The Struggles Of Entrepreneurship

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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

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Ep 47 Amanda McWhorter Helps Us Identify And Avoid Burnout

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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

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Bonus Episode - UNCW Business Students Submit Questions

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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/

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Ep 46 Tim Melanson Shares His Insights On Creating A Website That Works

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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: Work at Home Rockstar

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Ep 45 Tim Melanson Shares Insights Into Being A Solopreneur

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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 Home Rockstar

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Ep.44 Shelby McFarland Talks About Growing As A Leader

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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 another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠

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Ep 43 Shelby McFarland Talks About Consistency In Marketing

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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/shelbymcfarland

Shelby's website: http://www.themktgbroker.com/

To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠

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Ep 42 Amy Benicewicz Shares Awesome Advice For Your Email Marketing

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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

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Ep 41 Amy Benicewicz Shares Prospecting Tips To Get More Customers

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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

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Ep 40 Caleb David Talks About Working Through Hard Times

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

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 Real Estate Unfiltered

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Ep 39 Caleb David Explains The Power of Testimonials And Reviews

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

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

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Ep 38 Richard Morden Shares Ways To De-Stress To Improve Your Business

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

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

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Ep 37 Elizabeth Brewington Shares Tips To Grab Your Prospect's Attention

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

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

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Ep 36 Stone Payton Discusses Scaling A Business And Coaching

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

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

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Ep 35 Stone Payton Discusses The Ups And Downs Of Becoming Self-Employed

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

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

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Ep 34 Dave Gulas Talks About Using Podcasting As Part Of His Marketing Plan

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Dave Gulas, co-founder of EZDC 3PL and host of the Beyond Fulfillment podcast, tells us about why and how he uses podcasting to build his business.

Dave's info.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegulas

Website: https://ezdc3pl.com/

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondFulfillmentPodcast

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Ep 33 Dave Gulas Discusses His Culture Of Outstanding Customer Service

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Dave Gulas, co-founder of EZDC 3PL and host of the Beyond Fulfillment podcast, tells us about how he makes customer service and making the most of his competitors' complacency. We also discuss 3PL's (third party logistics) and how they help online businesses.

Dave's info.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegulas

Website: https://ezdc3pl.com/

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondFulfillmentPodcast

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Ep 32 Happy New Year 2026 and Thanks For A Great 2025!

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Happy New Year to each and every one of our listeners. If you have a suggestion for future topics drop a note.

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Ep 31 Kevin D'Anna Shares 4 Pillars Of Leadership

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Kevin D'Anna of Upward Path Coaching and Consulting, discusses leadership skills that every entrepreneur needs to know (and being a firefighter!)

Find Kevin on Instagram ⁠@thekevindanna⁠

Find Kevin on ⁠LinkedIn⁠

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Ep. 30 Kevin D'Anna Talks About Leadership In A Blue Collar World

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Kevin D'Anna of Upward Path Coaching and Consulting, discusses how people with little to no business education can create and succeed by implementing simple systems.

Find Kevin on Instagram @thekevindanna

Find Kevin on LinkedIn

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Ep 29 Mike Macri Shares His Thoughts On Free Business Advice

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Personal chef and solopreneur, Mike Macri, tells us about receiving unsolicited (and solicited) advice. From people who have good intentions to those who just want to mooch free stuff, Mike has a story to tell.

Mike's website: MyMikeCooks.com

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Ep 28 Mike Macri Shares His Journey As A Solopreneur

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

As of owner of MyMikeCooks.com, Mike Macri has to wear all the hats in his business, from cooking and cleaning to accounting and marketing. He shares how Covid changed his business model , his marketing and how he gets referrals via "word of mouth".

Mike's website: ⁠MyMikeCooks.com

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Ep 27 Linsey Shelton Discusses Controlling Your Attention

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Co-founder of Waymaker, Linsey Shelton, tells us ways to mitigate all of the distractions that we face each day and controlling our attention. We discuss topics from push notifications to getting rid of weeds around my fig tree.

Linsey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linseyshelton/

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Ep 26 Linsey Shelton Explains Co-Working And Why We Need It

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Linsey Shelton, co-founder of Waymaker, walks us through the co-working space, as well as coaching and building accountability.

Linsey's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/linseyshelton/⁠

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Ep 25 Skyler Bird Talks About Networking And Community Involvement

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Social media and website manager Skyler Bird talks about how in-person networking and community involvement has helped him succeed.

You can reach Skyler at ⁠skylerbird.com⁠

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Ep 24 Skyler Bird Tells Us Why We Need To Own Our Social Media Audience

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Social media strategist and web designer Skyler Bird talk about "owning" your social media audience and keeping it on platforms you control.

⁠skylerbird.com⁠

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Ep 23 Gresham Harkless Jr Discusses Your Morning Routine

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Gresham Harkless Jr, founder of Blue 16 Media, talks about why your morning routine is so important, and setting the tone for the rest of your day.

Gresham's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/progreshion/

Gresham's Website: cbnation.co

Blue16media.com

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Ep 22 Gresham Harkless Jr Discuss Speaking To Your Market

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Gresham Harkless Jr, founder of Blue 16 Media, talks about strategically marketing your business and how it's like preparing your favorite meal. We also discuss peanut allergies.

Gresham's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/progreshion/

Gresham's Website: cbnation.co

Blue16media.com

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Ep 21 Dorien Morin-van Dam Shares Awesome Advice For Networking Online

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Dorien Morin-van Dam of the Strategy Talks podcast discusses using LinkedIn efficiently.

⁠Dorien's LinkedIn Profile⁠⁠

⁠⁠Dorien's Instagram⁠⁠

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Ep 20 Dorien Morin-van Dam Shares Awesome Advice For In-Person Networking

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Social media and AI strategist, Dorien Morin-van Dam, gives us some great insights on how to make an in-person event work for you. She's also the host of the "Strategy Talks" podcast and a public speaker.

⁠Dorien's LinkedIn Profile⁠

⁠Dorien's Instagram⁠

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Ep 19 Davan Johnson Tries To Explain How Start.me Works

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Davan Johnson, president of Davan Enterprises, and I discuss the features of start.me and if it increases productivity.

Disclaimer: Neither of us are being paid by start.me

Contact Davan: davan@davanenterprises.com

Davan's LinkedIn profile

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Ep 18 Davan Johnson Shares His Thoughts On CRM's

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Davan Johnson, president of Davan Enterprises, talks about what to look for in a CRM and how to find one for your business.

Contact Davan: davan@davanenterprises.com

LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/davanjohnson

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Ep 17 Adam Griggs Discusses The Entrepreneurial Journey

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Adam Griggs, founder of the Own It Love movement discusses the journey that entrepreneurs travel. His advice ("Don't swim alone") is helpful and insightful.

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Ep 16 Adam Griggs Discusses Innovations Like AI

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Adam Griggs, founder of the Own It Love It movement discusses AI and the effects on small businesses. He shares some examples of adapting to innovation.

Adam's LinkedIn Profile

Own It Love It

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Ep 15 Victor Fernandes Tells Us How Fitness Affects Your Business Pt 2

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Victor Fernandes, of Fernandes Fit and the Fitness Is Our Business podcast gives us some insight on how and why we need to get our minds and bodies in a good place to be successful.

Victor's email: ⁠info@fernandesfit.com⁠

Victor's website: ⁠https://fernandesfit.com⁠

Victor's book: ⁠Purchase My Bestselling Book – Reclaiming My Authentic Self: A Journey From Fear to Freedom⁠

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Ep 14 Victor Fernandes Tells Us About How Fitness Affects Your Business Pt 1

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Victor Fernandes, of Fernandes Fit and the Fitness Is Our Business podcast gives us some insight on how and why we need to get our minds and bodies in a good place to be successful.

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Victor's website: ⁠https://fernandesfit.com⁠

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⁠Fitness Is Our Business Podcast:

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Ep 13 Carl Willis Discusses Why Communication Is Key To Success

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Carl Willis of Remodeling Marketing Team explains why communication is an important part of your skill set. Communicating your message in person or via social media can be vital to being successful in your business.

Carl's website: remodelingmarketingteam.com/get-started

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Ep 12 Carl Willis Discusses How To Optimize Your Mindset

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Carl Willis of Remodeling Marketing Team helps us get our goals and priorities in place. He also talks about making sure you are communicating your value.

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Ep 11 Wendy Malenfant Tells Us Why You Should Consider Your Local Chamber Of Commerce Pt 2

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Wendy Malenfant, Business Development Manager for the Little River (SC) Chamber of Commerce shares a few of the benefits of joining your local chamber. She also gives some insight into the work that is done behind the scenes.

#business #networking #chamberofcommerce #sales #selfemployed #littleriver

Wendy's email: Wendy@littleriverchamber.org

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Ep. 10 Wendy Malenfant Tells Us Why You Should Consider Your Local Chamber Of Commerce Pt 1

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

#business #networking #chamberofcommerce #sales #selfemployed #littleriver

Wendy's email: Wendy@littleriverchamber.org

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Ep 9 Dave Campbell Talks About Being Action Oriented

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Dave Campbell of True Media Solutions and host of 9 podcasts, discusses being a "doer" and not just a "sayer". His content has created community and stories - speaking with guests from around the world.
You can reach Dave at truemediasolutions.ca

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#business #selfemployed #sales #speaker #entrepreneur

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Ep 8 Let's Go Whale Hunting

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Whale Hunting is the art of trying to capture and land that deal with the elusive giant account. Here are a few helpful tips on how to hunt for whales while staying afloat.

#sales #business #success #goals #speaker #author

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Ep. 7 Patrick Kagan Gives Us 3 Questions To Ask Ourselves

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Patrick Kagan from PK Solutions Group helps us clarify our work by asking ourselves 3 questions to have CLARITY in your small business vision, which will lead to BIG business outcomes.

He's the host of the Sales Hindsights podcast, an author and was recently named the #1 source worldwide for Sales & Leadership Differentiation Development.

Patrick's website: https://pksolutionsgroup.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kagan-cpc-35a673b/

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Ep 6 Easy Ways To Get Started With LinkedIn

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

LinkedIn is an awesome way to meet and network with people in or out of your geographical area. If you haven't used it before to cast a wider net of prospects, then now is the time.

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Ep 5 - JoAnn Gibbs Tells Us How To Find Nuggets Of Gold In Our Numbers

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Data analyst JoAnn Gibbs explains how to mine your data for chunks of data that can be used for all kinds of information. She also explains how problems can be created and how to avoid the errors that can cause the information to be incorrect.

JoAnn Gibbs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joann-gibbs/
https://analytics4growth.com/

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Ep. 4 Why You Need To Drip On Your Prospects

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

A good "drip" campaign is a great way to build rapport with your prospect and stay top of mind. In this episode I talk about a good tool that you may have not heard of that can make dripping easy.

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Two Easy Ways To Get Referrals

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Referrals are a cost-effective way to keep your customer acquisition costs low while building a community of clients.

#sales #referral #business #selfemployed #businessowner #speaker #author #linkedln

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Why Activity Is The Key To Success In Business

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Activity is the key to keeping customers coming. If you look busy then you’ll get busier. If you don’t have a full calendar, go out and find people to talk with.

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Ep.! - What Are You Selling?

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Before you start trying to sell your product or service, you need to make sure you're the person your customers want to buy from. In this episode we get into the very basic idea that people buy from other people whom they like and trust.

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Trailer

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to “You’re Going To Be Great At This” the podcast that helps business owners and self-employed professionals master sales, marketing, and prospecting. Join us for practical tips, real-life examples, and occasional expert guests who share their best advice. Plus, enjoy some entertaining "dumb stories" that make learning fun and relatable. Whether you're looking to grow your business or sharpen your skills, this is the show for you. Subscribe now and start turning your challenges into opportunities!

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