The Past, Present & Future Of SpeakerFlow
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In this episode – the final episode of Season 3 – we're breaking down everything you need to know about us, including how we got here and, most importantly, where we're going from here. This one's jam-packed with news and updates, so we'll keep it short and sweet, but don't skip it. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Show Notes: ✅ Want to learn more about SpeakerFlow, our system, and where we're headed next? Book a call with us: 📷 Watch the video version of this episode and subscribe for updates on YouTube: 🎤 Thank you to our sponsor,...
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7 Lessons I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago About Owning A Business
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There's a lot of truth in the phrase "Hindsight's 20-20" – no doubt about that – but it rings especially true as a business owner. In fact, ask any entrepreneur, thought leader, speaker, you name it, and they'll share a host of things they've learned along their journey as a business owner. To share her own business experience with us, we're joined in this episode by speaker, author, and coach Cindy Tschosik. Cited as the “Go-To Book Writing Resource” for authors who want to “Change, Save, and Celebrate Lives One Story at a Time," Cindy has spent almost...
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Turning Creativity Into Money: How To Foster Sales Through Innovation
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Everyone wants to be known for doing something great, for making their mark, and, as a thought leader, that mark can also be what takes you from "getting by" to "making a decent living" in the industry. So how do you find your big idea? How do you build a mindset that keeps you innovating and continually generating ideas for your audience? Here to talk about that with us is keynote speaker, author, and innovation expert Bill Stainton. Bill is a 29-time Emmy Award winner who produced Seattle's legendary comedy TV show "Almost Live!" the longest-running, highest-rated, and...
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Scaling The Unscalable: How To Create A Prosperity-First Business
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There are plenty of challenges that come with running a small business – Any thought leader will tell you that. But there are also countless benefits, not the least of which is the closer-knit relationships and exceptional experiences you can provide for clients. In this episode, we're joined by speaker, financial expert, and owner of Get Looped, Chris Lautenslager to explain his "Get Looped" model. This model is comprised of three "loops": prosperity, integrity, and community. Here, we break down the topic of his first book and the first loop, "Prosperity,"...
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T.R.I.M: A Process For Creating Systems
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For many business owners – large and small – the thought of building better systems is an enticing one. But it's also daunting. For instance, how do you know what components a system needs? What's the trigger for when one of these components needs to do something? How do you make it repeatable and iterative? And, most importantly, how do you measure the results of the system to make sure it's successful over time? Here to discuss that with us is speaker, author, sales expert, and nationally syndicated business columnist Shawn Rhodes. In this episode, Shawn...
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Unlocking Customer Loyalty: Strategies For Repeat Business
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When you think about your favorite places to shop, there are likely a few things they all have in common, like polite and friendly team members or being quick to help when you have a question or concern. It's also likely that these reasons keep you from looking at their competitors. After all, you've been happy with them – Why look elsewhere? In the same way, providing an exceptional experience for your clients can keep them coming back again and again, and in this episode, we're joined by CX expert Shep Hyken to talk about just that. A New York Times and Wall...
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Relationships Trump Sales Tactics Every Time. Here's Why.
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Outbound sales is, undoubtedly, one of the hardest things to master when running your own business, especially if you don't have any prior experience in sales. And even if you do, it can be frustrating, feeling like you can't get your foot in the door with potential clients or not knowing which sales strategies are worth trying. That said, one tried-and-true approach to sales is a simple one, focusing on sales as relationships (rather than revenue), and who better to break that down for us than David Asarnow. The founder of Business Nitrogen, David is an entrepreneur,...
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How To Ensure You're Speaking With People, Not At Them
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We've all stumbled on instances where we didn't seem to be getting through to someone. Maybe they were a potential client who misunderstood what products or services you provide. Maybe they were an existing client and, somewhere in your work together, their expectations were misaligned. In any case, the best business owners are always on the lookout for ways to better communicate, and here to help all of us hit that mark is Jason Raitz. The Founder and President of Speak with People, Jason's spoken on more than 500 stages throughout the United States and is passionate...
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Google Business Is More Relevant Than You Think
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We've discussed virtual business ownership at length on this podcast and how to use tools like your website, email marketing tools, and CRM to make the most of incoming leads. But one tool we haven't touched on is Google Business which, turns out, can be a secret weapon for getting in front of – and catching the attention of – your ideal clients. Joining us to explain that in more detail is serial entrepreneur, consultant, speaker, and certified Google Business expert Bobby Kerr. Having established and scaled five successful real estate businesses, Bobby's...
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12,000 Episodes Worth Of Podcast Expertise
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Now more than ever, it can seem like everyone and their brother has a podcast, but it's also fair to say that not all podcasts are created equal. If you're thinking of launching a podcast yourself, this episode is all about how to get above that "average," and who better to teach us that than voiceover expert and audio engineer Gary Maholm. Having edited more than 12,000 podcast episodes – and yes, you read that right – over the course of his career, Gary knows firsthand what makes for a killer podcast. He also knows the production elements that torpedo a...
info_outlineThought leadership, as an industry, in an undeniably glamorous one, and what better way to showcase your business than killer photos?
With the right photographer, your action and headshots can elevate your perception and make you stand out from the crowd. Plus, they're great to have on hand for social posts or media kits.
That said, for aspiring or new thought leaders, a professional photographer isn't always in the budget. Even so, you can still create killer photos by shooting them yourself.
To walk us through this process, we're joined by long-time photographer and the owner of DeMato Productions, John DeMato.
With years of industry experience, John's a master at using photography tools – professional or DIY – to create eye-catching, compelling photos that tell a story.
Here, he explains how you can do the same, starting with maximizing the photographic capabilities of your phone and ending with how to use the photos you produce.
In his words, "Even if you use your phone initially after you hire a professional photographer, it's still good to understand self-portraiture so that, when you're on stage, you have a way to ensure you're getting good shots."
So, whether you're a DIYer or getting ready to hire a pro, let's dive in!
Show Notes:
✅ Want to learn more about John's work? Check out his website here: https://johndemato.com
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🚀 And as always, don't forget about all the mind-blowing free resources at https://speakerflow.com/resources/