Previous Episodes

How to Get Featured on TV and Radio Interviews, With Mitch Carson

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on October 1, 2024

In this episode, we sit down with media expert Mitch Carson to uncover the secrets to landing TV and radio interviews.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, author, or thought leader, gaining media exposure can dramatically boost your credibility and visibility.

Mitch breaks down three simple yet powerful steps that anyone can follow to get featured on major media outlets.

Learn how to craft a compelling pitch, build relationships with media contacts, and position yourself as an expert in your field.

If you’ve been wanting to amplify your message and reach a broader audience, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you get started!

Tune in to hear Mitch’s thoughts on:

  • What are the keys to getting booked on TV?
  • Is TV still relevant today?
  • Who is a good candidate for TV/Radio interviews?
  • Is media training necessary?
  • How can you utilize the content post interviews?
  • Where should someone target their exposure?
  • When is a good time to get featured?
  • Can I expect to get on TV in NY or LA?
  • And much, much more!

Connect With Our Guest:

WEBSITE(S)

SOCIAL MEDIA(S)

Raising Entrepreneurs, With Margot Bisnow – Part 2

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on September 24, 2024

For the first time, most Americans want to become entrepreneurs. But how do parents raise their children so they have the right traits to succeed?

Many parents resist letting their children figure out their own path because they think it means encouraging pursuits that aren’t serious. But only doing what their parents think will make them successful results in young people becoming dispirited and unhappy.

Parenting expert, Margot Machol Bisnow, interviewed 70 entrepreneurs and their parents to learn what’s needed to successfully incubate an entrepreneur.

She joins Adam once again for Part 2 of their conversation on “Raising Entrepreneurs”.

Tune in to hear Margot’s thoughts on:

  • Why did you write your book?
  • What did you learn about raising kids?
  • How do you define an entrepreneur?
  • Can you tell us about the people you interviewed?
  • Was there one characteristic all of these entrepreneurs had that was similar?
  • I notice a lot of them played sports, can you tell me what that had to do with entrepreneurship?
  • What is the one way in which every entrepreneur was raised the same?
  • Did many of them have a little business when they were young? In other words, did many of them seem like little entrepreneurs when they were in high school?
  • What is the most important rule to raising entrepreneurial kids?
  • How about your own kids, did you raise them to be entrepreneurs?
  • What about failure?
  • Why is your book so important now?
  • And much, much more!

Connect With Our Guest:

WEBSITE(S)

SOCIAL MEDIA(S)

Proactively Design Your Exit, With Joe LoPresti

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on September 17, 2024

In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked aspect of entrepreneurship: planning your exit strategy.

Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, having a well-thought-out plan for how you’ll step away from your business is crucial for long-term success and financial security.

Join us as we explore expert insights on proactive business exits and wealth management strategies with our special guest Joe LoPresti, author of the book Exit By Design.

Together, we’ll discuss the key components of integrating wealth management into your business strategy, how to start planning your exit early, and the benefits of doing so. This episode is packed with actionable tips and valuable advice for business owners who want to secure their financial future and leave a lasting legacy.

Tune in to hear Joe’s thoughts on:

  • What should a business owner be thinking about if they want to monetize the business value in the next few years?
  • What do you mean when you talk about the Freedom Point?
  • Why do most business owners, something like 80%, regret selling one year later?
  • What is a Proactive Planning Team OR Virtual Family Office OR Team-based Model and how can it help business owners achieve their most important goals?
  • What is the Sellability Score you talk about and why is it important for business owners to know theirs?
  • Explain the role of a Personal Chief Financial Officer in a business owner’s life.
  • And much, much more!

Invitation From Our Guest:

Download “Exit By Design” for the ultimate business owners’ guide to experience your ideal life: https://www.exitbydesignbook.com/BookPage

Connect With Our Guest:

WEBSITE(S)

SOCIAL MEDIA(S)

Face Life Head-On and Aim High/Advice from an Intentional Living Expert, With Stu Crum

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on September 10, 2024

Stu Crum, a former college football hero, rose above injury-laden stints with the NFL and USFL and personal setbacks by facing life head-on and aiming high. He embraced faith and servant leadership as his game plan for ultimate success in business, family, faith, and fun. And he flourished at every turn by developing a simple, dynamic playbook that put his every aspiration within reach. He calls it intentional living.

The concept of intentional living inherently helps individuals live balanced, well-rounded lives in the face of life’s mounting demands. Every week, Crum writes an email to the diverse group of people he works with.

While he cannot know every challenge they may be facing, his “Stu Speak” encouragements boost all desires, because aiming high is universal. He developed his Intentional Playbook over several decades of leadership to help people realize their goals by creating strong, clear intentions.

Stu reveals his simple yet profound playbook with messages for men and women from all walks of life and at every turn in the road.

Tune in to hear Stu’s thoughts on:

  • What was your intention for writing this book?
  • Who do you think would benefit the most from reading this book?
  • What does intentional living mean to you?
  • How do you draw a parallel between sports and business, and how has you early sporting career then shaped you?
  • How has your faith shaped your business life?
  • And much, much more!

Connect With Our Guest:

WEBSITE(S)

SOCIAL MEDIA(S)

Beyond the Price Wars: Tips from a Fortune 100 Fixer, With Adam Wallace

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on September 3, 2024

As the drum of inflation beats on, customers are holding on tight to every last dollar—while businesses are running scared, slashing prices in a scramble to the bottom. But price wars are nothing but a race to oblivion, warns acclaimed pricing strategist, Adam Wallace.

There’s a smarter, more sustainable approach: tapping into human nature to reveal what your customers value and will happily pay more for.

Customers are value-hunters, not just bargain-hunters. They’ll pay a premium for experiences that save time, solve problems, make them feel good, and more. The key is finding the value that makes your offering irresistible.

In his new book, (Re)Value: Raise Your Prices and Build Your Legacy (Business Expert Press; July 22, 2024), Adam distills his years as a Fortune 100 fixer into easy-to-apply pricing strategies that will boost your bottom line.

Tune in to hear Adam’s thoughts on:

  • What are the most common obstacles businesses face when trying to improve their pricing power?
  • How can businesses effectively differentiate themselves in the market?
  • How do you suggest businesses navigate the pricing riptides you mention in your book?
  • How do values and perception affect customer’s buying decisions?
  • Can you explain the concept of the Monetization Curve and its impact on pricing strategies?
  • Can you discuss the importance of novelty in product offerings and how it can be leveraged by businesses?
  • How do espoused values and embodied values differ, and how do they impact a business’s offerings?
  • How can businesses effectively use the concept of ‘gatekeepers’ in their pricing strategies?
  • Can you discuss the role of time as a pricing variable and how it can be optimized?
  • Can you share some common mistakes businesses make when it comes to pricing and how they can be avoided?
  • And much, much more!

Connect With Our Guest:

WEBSITE(S)

SOCIAL MEDIA(S)

Chelsea’s New Beginning: Being Heard Without a Voice, With Daniel Keith Austin

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on August 29, 2024

Chelsea the Golden Retriever is a series of children’s books created by author, actor, autism advocate, and animal rights activist Daniel Keith Austin.

Revolving around the life story of a Golden Retriever based on Daniel’s childhood dog, this series breaks down and transforms complicated, contentious themes into an understandable, relatable tale that powerfully addresses themes of abandonment, the need for acceptance and belonging, and triumph over adversity through seemingly impossible challenges from the perspective of someone who lacks a human voice.

Through Chelsea’s eyes, Daniel invites you to join an engaging and thought-provoking story arc around Chelsea becoming a therapy dog for people on the severe autism spectrum.

Tune in to hear Daniel’s thoughts on:

  • Where did the name Chelsea come from? Who was Chelsea?
  • What inspired you to write children’s books?
  • Have you always loved animals? What is your favorite animal?
  • What is your favorite dog breed?
  • Have you had other dogs besides Chelsea?
  • Do you currently have pets?
  • Will this be part of a series?
  • Tell me more about the other dogs and cats in Chelsea’s New Beginning
  • And much, much more!

Invitation From Our Guest:

Enjoy a free 7-page excerpt from Daniel Keith Austin’s book, “Chelsea’s New Beginning”, by visiting his website now
https://danielkeithaustin.com/excerpt

Connect With Our Guest:

WEBSITE(S)

SOCIAL MEDIA(S)

Raising Entrepreneurs, With Margot Bisnow – Part 1

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on August 20, 2024

For the first time, most Americans want to become entrepreneurs. But how do parents raise their children so they have the right traits to succeed?

Many parents resist letting their children figure out their own path because they think it means encouraging pursuits that aren’t serious. But only doing what their parents think will make them successful results in young people becoming dispirited and unhappy.

Parenting expert, Margot Machol Bisnow, interviewed 70 entrepreneurs and their parents to learn what’s needed to successfully incubate an entrepreneur.

A recurring theme was letting their children take the lead in their own life and then providing steadfast support. Parents need to lead by following, regardless of where their child wants to go. Children who are allowed to figure out their own passion, and then are encouraged in that passion, live lives filled with joy and purpose.

Tune in to hear Margot’s thoughts on:

  • Why did you write your book?
  • What did you learn about raising kids?
  • How do you define an entrepreneur?
  • Can you tell us about the people you interviewed?
  • Was there one characteristic all of these entrepreneurs had that was similar?
  • I notice a lot of them played sports, can you tell me what that had to do with entrepreneurship?
  • What is the one way in which every entrepreneur was raised the same?
  • Did many of them have a little business when they were young? In other words, did many of them seem like little entrepreneurs when they were in high school?
  • What is the most important rule to raising entrepreneurial kids?
  • How about your own kids, did you raise them to be entrepreneurs?
  • What about failure?
  • Why is your book so important now?
  • And much, much more!

Connect With Our Guest:

WEBSITE(S)

SOCIAL MEDIA(S)

Problem or Connection Opportunity, With Nancy Hand

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on August 13, 2024

When change runs high, stress runs high.

When stress runs high, you know what else runs high? In civility, conflict, and miscommunication.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Nancy Hand introduces you to some ways to turn that distress into the good kind of stress that creates connection, communication, and collaboration that lasts.

Tune in to hear Nancy’s thoughts on:

  • What exactly does change do to people?
  • Is stress inevitable?
  • Can you talk a little bit about the different kinds of stress and what it actually means?
  • What are some ways our community can begin to connect more mindfully and turn that bad stress around?
  • And much, much more!

Invitation From Our Guest:

Nancy is offering a 30-minute one-on-one session to hopefully iron out any miscommunication issues you are currently having.
https://calendly.com/nhthand/virtual-coffee?month=2024-08

Connect With Our Guest:

WEBSITE(S)

SOCIAL MEDIA(S)

Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders, With Jonathan Stutz

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on July 30, 2024

Get ready to transform your good intentions into real, impactful results!

Imagine the smallest pebble creating ripples that spread across an entire ocean—this is the power of small, deliberate actions in driving massive systemic change.

In this electrifying episode, we dive into an inspiring and practical approach to inclusive leadership that invites everyone to play a role in crafting a culture of belonging. We’ll explore the groundbreaking new book by coauthors Eddie Pate and Jonathan Stutz, which reveals how you, as an individual leader, can take tiny yet powerful daily steps that ignite genuine transformation.

Tune in to hear Jonathan Stutz’s thoughts on:

  • What inspired you to write this book?
  • Why is this topic important now?
  • What makes your book different from all of the other Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (ID&E) books out there?
  • What do you hope people will take away from reading your book?
  • What impact are you hoping for?
  • And much, much more!

Connect With Our Guest:

WEBSITE(S)

SOCIAL MEDIA(S)

Invitation From Our Guest:

We invite you to drop a pebble to begin a ripple of change. By dropping small pebbles and encouraging others to do the same, we can turn ripples into waves, and transform the culture of an organization such that each individual feels they belong – able to achieve their personal goals and aspirations while the organization succeeds as well. Our book provides the daily practices (the small pebbles) for inclusive leaders to lead the change they seek.

www.inclusivepebbles.com

 

How To Get Clear Answers for Your Business and Your Life When Nothing Makes Sense Any More, With Lana McAra

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on July 23, 2024

In today’s world, confusion is everywhere you look. How can you know what is best and right for you?

The answer is so simple that most people overlook it.

You already know the answer deep inside.

The key is accessing that knowing, understanding what it is, and trusting it enough to make a clear decision.

Tune in to hear Lana McAra’s thoughts on:

  • What is the difference between a gut feeling and inner knowing?
  • How can you know when you are getting a real answer?
  • What if I don’t trust the answer? What if I’m getting a wrong answer?
  • Do you have an exercise or process to help learn this?
  • What results have you seen in our life and career since you’ve been practicing this?
  • And much, much more!

Connect With Our Guest:

WEBSITE(S)

SOCIAL MEDIA(S)

Invitation From Our Guest:

Apply to share your story in the Divine Downloads Project, a virtual summit and book project. Lana will interview you and take your interview’s contents to write a chapter in the book with you listed as a co-author. This is a pay-to-play project, but you don’t have to be a professional speaker to participate. This is a collection of stories by real people about real events that changed everything for them.
https://www.lanamcara.com/divine-downloads-invitation