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Featured Podcast – The Drop in CEO

Inspire your team. Elevate your people. Transform your organization from within. The most common problem business leaders face is being able to identify a problem before it ripples into the entire organization. As the Drop in CEO I help businesses get to the root of the issue and use 15+ years of proven executive leadership strategies to fix the problem and make way for a brighter future. Join Deborah Coviello, each week as she connects you with CEO’s and industry leaders who are doing the work of transforming their businesses from the inside out. Learn how to be an inspirational leader, take control of your career, and build a strong foundation of purpose. What if the secret ingredient to your company’s success is you? Inspirational leadership starts with acknowledging that people are the most important asset in your company. Learn how to identify strengths within others and elevate them to the next level of success. Learn more and listen on Apple Podcasts

Direct Marketing with Postcards or Sales Letters

A mistake that a lot of online marketers make is ignoring the potential of offline marketing. It used to be that direct mail marketing with postcards or sales letters was the go-to way to market. Then online marketing took off and many businesses left behind offline marketing opportunities - and they're missing out. But even if you decide that you want to use one of these forms of marketing, there can be a debate over which form of advertising is the better one to use. The answer is simple. The one that you choose depends on the business advertising needs. If your pitch is short, you won't need a lot of copy, so using a postcard is feasible and it saves money over sending a sales letter. This is especially true if you use headline marketing. However, some people prefer to get a sales letter because they think it looks nicer. Plus, using a sales letter allows you to add a responder. You can't do that with a postcard. People have become savvier about certain types of …

Presentations Come in All Shapes and Sizes

There is more than one type of presentation that can be given to an audience. The purpose of each might be different, with the main goal being to influence the audience in some way. Below are some tips on how to get it right, as well as a list of some of the common types of presentations you might be asked to participate in throughout your life. Some you may have already tackled. Getting It Right Presentations are a way of communicating information to others. The best way to approach these presentations is to plan for them. As soon as you accept the challenge, preparation begins. Regardless of the type of talk, here are a few things to keep in mind. * Length of time – This dictates how much detail will be included. * Topic – If you choose your own, make sure that you get information on the target audience. If you are given one, research it thoroughly for important facts to include. * Outline – Plan what will be included in the presentation so you stay on topic. …

Featured Podcast – Cultivating H.E.R. Space

This week's featured podcast is Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman Terri Lomax & Dr. Dominique Broussard In a world where black women are often underrepresented and misunderstood, we need more safe spaces to just… be. Every Friday, join Dr. Dom, a college professor and psychologist, and Terri Lomax, a techie and motivational speaker, as they initiate authentic conversations on everything from fibroids to fake friends. If you’re a Black woman looking for an extra dose of inspiration on the go, pull up a seat and join us on the Cultivating H.E.R. (Healing, Empowerment, Resilience) Space podcast. Learn more and listen on Apple Podcasts

Show Her the Money!

Is there really free money for my small business? This is the question many women entrepreneurs ask themselves when starting their businesses and when they need capital to expand or revamp their growing companies.

Are you a female entrepreneur in need of a small business or business grant? Are you in need of free money to begin a business but don’t know where to start? If these questions have crossed your mind of late don’t worry because there IS hope for your business. It comes in the form of grants, scholarships and loans. None of which is necessarily easy to obtain and yet, they are not impossible either. The biggest challenge is where to find them? And how to go about getting them once you do?

These grants, loans and scholarships come in many forms. From private investors, to banks to corporations, to associations, to governments. For instance, if you live in …

Finding Positive Role Models For A Better You

Having a positive role model makes a big difference in your general outlook on life. It doesn’t matter who it is, or whether it’s one person or several. The important thing is they motivate and inspire you to do better. The value of finding positive role models for a better you is much more than having someone to look up to. It helps you live a more rewarding, fulfilling life. In this article, we’ll talk about the benefits of having role models. We’ll also tell you what makes a good role model and how they can help you build a successful life. The Importance of Having a Role Model The novelist, Oliver Goldsmith, once said, “People seldom improve when they have no other role model but themselves to copy.” He’s 100% correct. You know you have a good role model when they have a strong set of core values. They’re also willing to accept their mistakes and learn from them. Positive role models influence our decisions for the better. When we’re going through a hard t…

Featured Podcast – On One with Angela Rye

Today's featured podcast is On One with Angela Rye Tune in every week for the most honest answers to the pressing political, racial, and pop culture questions of the day. Topics include: Family Business Real Change in America Work Don't Stop! Sports, Activism and Politics Do You Want a Revolution Just Say Yes... Going Green And More! Learn more and Listen on Apple Podcast

Top Questions to Ask before Launching Your Own Business

If you have decided to launch a business, you have made a very courageous choice. There are many things you need to know before launching a new business. There is inventory to take into consideration, initial start-up cost and upkeep, hiring employees, sales, marketing...and the list goes on extensively. Here are some top questions you need to ask yourself before launching your own business. Are you launching this business for the right reasons? Sometimes an individual or a group of individuals will launch a business because they think it is expected of them or because it is a family tradition to do so. Other reasons are simply for the monetary benefits. With high hopes of making tons of money, sometimes a new entrepreneur may lose sight of his or her customer. Once you examine your motives behind starting up a new business, go on to the next important question. Once you know what type of business you want to begin, ask yourself who your target audience is. Knowing tha…

WHY BEING REALISTIC HOLDS YOU BACK

If you want to be certain that you will never face a challenge or find yourself in a difficult bind, then it is very important to have tame and realistic goals. Goals that you know you can achieve with minimal effort and hardship. However, if you want to have any degree of excitement and experience real growth in your life, then you’re going to have to make plans and set goals that other people will very likely label as unrealistic. These kind of goals often come with a high degree of risk. You rarely know how you are going to achieve them until you get started. And more often than not, the result you achieve will not be exactly what you set out to do in the first place. Many of the famous entertainers, doctors and scientists that we admire in our society today became well known because they achieved unrealistic goals. They had the courage to set the goals and the perseverance to bring them into reality. Unrealistic goal setters tend to be happier, more positive people. The…

How Better Self-Care Can Lead To Success

Self-care is often brushed aside for things seen as more important; business meetings, social commitments, family obligations. While these things are important (and can in some cases contribute to self-care), it is important that we take time to ourselves when we need it. This personal investment will not be for nothing; in fact, self-care is important if we want to optimise our performance in any area of our lives. Taking the time to maintain our physical, emotional and mental health can lead to success in many ways. Helps us to maintain perspective Self-care, regardless of the form, allows us the time to reflect and therefore better understand ourselves as individuals. We are better able to identify our triggers and put things in to perspective, rearranging our priorities to understand what is important and what isn’t. This perspective contributes to a healthier life as we understand where stress is justified and where we should be more relaxed. Helps us to keep positi…

Featured Podcast – Bold Female Voices

Today's featured podcast is Bold Female Voices with Cornelia Pauline If a woman uses her voice in a bold way, powerful change happens across the board. The purpose of the Bold Female Voices is to highlight bold women around the world in various professional fields that are crushing it through starting companies, revolutionizing their careers, questioning the status quo, surviving, and thriving through motherhood, and more. These women, furthermore, offer our listeners actionable and behind-the-scenes branding, digital marketing, psychology, mindset, creative, financial & business tips. Grab a cup of coffee and tea or a glass of wine, listen to the episodes, learn, and don't forget to subscribe if you like what you hear! Learn more and listen on Apple Podcasts

Featured Podcast – Monetize the Mic

Today's featured podcast is Monetize the Mic with Jessica Rhodes and Margy Feldhuhn Hosts Jessica Rhodes and Margy Feldhuhn are the dynamic duo who run Interview Connections, the first and leading podcast booking agency. In this podcast, Jessica and Margy teach listeners how to get booked on podcasts as a guest, how to be a great podcast host and leverage the power of podcast interviews to grow your business. To learn more about their company, go to InterviewConnections.com or join their free Facebook group, Guest Expert Profit Lab at InterviewConnections.com/Group Listen to their podcast on Apple Podcasts

Featured Podcast – Chaos and Cookies

Chaos N' Cookies with Heather Steinker is today's featured podcast Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full time job. As a busy mom of three, a wife to a traveling hubby, and keeping it weird in Austin, Texas, it’s safe to say that Heather's life is never boring. In addition to running her coaching business as C’N’C’s CEO, she's a certified coach for a premier virtual fitness and nutrition program helping others feel better while sustaining a healthy lifestyle. Along with her experience training pro athletes, S.W.A.T. members, and a high school football team, HeatherI gained 10+ years experience as the Director of Marketing building multiple court reporting companies. Lastly, she is a published writer, Content Coordinator, and Account Executive for a publication by Best Version Media. They even gave her a monthly “How to” column where she taught others how to be more self-sufficient with common household tasks. Every woman should know how their home functions and what…

Featured Podcast – My Pink Pages

This week's featured podcast is the She Built It™ Experience with Melanie Podcast. You’re here because you’re ready to experience the life and business that you crave. Join Melanie as she talks to women who have successfully built it - a life and business that they love. Melanie and her guests dive into the topic of “how” they built it and talk about everything from having the courage to make career leaps to the details of how to lead effectively, build teams, implement growth strategies, and infuse tech innovation. Magic happens when we focus on the part of ourselves and our business that brings us joy. Learn more on Apple Podcasts

Featured Podcast – Making a Marketer

Making a Marketer Podcast hosted by Megan Powers and Jen Cole The Making a Marketer podcast covers strategy & tactics for all experience levels, from events to social media, and everything in between. We have top industry marketing experts on our shows, and we have a great time! Learn more and listen on Apple Podcasts

5 Tips For Better Self-Care

It can be difficult to make time for self-care in our busy schedules. We run from one commitment to another, filling every gap in our life with work, study, family and social events. The chaos of modern life makes it even more important that we take the time to care for our individual wellbeing, both physically and mentally. If you are struggling with your own self-care, consider these five tips to improve your habits. 1. Add self-care to your normal routine When planning your weekly schedule, make sure that you have time for self-care. Cementing its place in your routine means that you will be more likely to commit to self-care as you will have allocated time specifically reserved for it. The more often you practice self-care, the more it will become a habit and part of your regular life. 2. Do what suits you Self-care looks for different for everyone. Some people enjoy getting outdoors, others like catching up with friends and some people prefer sitting at home losing the…

Design Your Dream Year Podcast

Meet Allison Marshall host of Design Your Dream Year Podcast Digital content creator, entrepreneur and self development junkie Allison Marshall hosts The Design Your Dream Year podcast, a show that’s dedicated to helping you dream, design and live a life that’s in alignment with who you are and what lights you up! Geared to help you bust through limitations and step into your limitless potential, this podcast dives deep into all things self development, holistic living and spirituality to help you create more fulfillment, freedom, happiness and health. You’ll find topics related to self discovery, mindset, energy, manifestation and goal setting in addition to spiritual practices and holistic living tips that will nourish your mind, body and spirit! If you’d like to make your dream life your ACTUAL reality and go from living by DEFAULT to living by DESIGN, then THIS is the podcast for you. Learn more and Listen on Apple Podcasts

Grow Your Public Speaking Business

Grow Your Public Speaking Business with Wendi McNeill Helping speakers grow their speaking business, build a strong platform and connect with meeting planners. Topics include: Creating an irresistible brand by mastering your on-stage magnetism Do's and Don'ts of email Pitches for Speakers Dominate Your Speaker Space Why Free Speaking is Your Fast-Track Ticket to Becoming the Highest-Earner in Your Niche AND MORE LEARN MORE AND LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS