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Coder or Developer – Learning To Solve Problems

The single step anyone can take to become a better developer is learning to solve problems. That is what separates coders from developers. Thus, any action you take to learn or advance skills must incorporate application. New and impressive skills are not going to help unless you also know how to apply those to problems you face, Learning To Solve Problems With A Skill A painfully simple example might be the best way to explain this situation. You can be taught the skill of creating fire. While it might seem an entertaining skill, the true value is when you learn that you can use the fire to heat cold hands or cook a meal. The fire creation skill is not... Read more

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What Is a Mastermind? – Interview With Liz Scully

This episode starts a new interview with Liz Scully and focuses on the question, “What is a mastermind?” We go far deeper than that. However, that is not a question that is worth answering quickly or simply. There is a sort of art to good masterminds, and we delve into all the artsy details as we craft our answer to the question. What is a mastermind? The idea of a mastermind can be different for different people. Thus, when you ask, “What is a Mastermind?” you get varied answers. Part of this comes from people being attracted to the word but not grasping that it does have real meaning. There is a buzzword sort of following for mastermind groups that... Read more

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Close Deals With LinkedIn

We continue our discussion with Naomi Johnson and examine some of the more advanced ways to use your profile to close deals with LinkedIn. She provides a story that is a convincing way to view how we can use our profile to talk to a customer. This focus is not on people in general but on how to reel in that client that is considering a purchase or hire. It is that final step in a funnel that LinkedIn can help you build. Close Deals With LinkedIn By Addressing Lingering Doubts We have all seen funnels and how they typically work. The last step is the decision to buy. We can close deals with LinkedIn by thinking about that decision... Read more

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A Better LinkedIn Profile – Interview With Naomi Johnson

This episode starts a discussion with Naomi Johnson about creating a better LinkedIn profile to advance your career, reach, and brand. She is a specialist in working with LinkedIn and leveraging it for your needs. We cover the features and layout of LinkedIn pages and how to use those to tell your story. Be prepared to update your profile after listening to this episode. Use A Better LinkedIn Profile To Tell Your Story I have to admit. Walking through a profile with Naomi will make you see it in a new light. That is the benefit of consulting someone on a topic they have mastered. The subject of a better LinkedIn profile is just an objective that can make a... Read more

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Automating Solutions – Solve First, Then Perfect

The second half of our discussion with Benjamin Friedman digs into how you plan for the future and scale through automated solutions. The key to this step is understanding and documenting your processes in a way that makes them easily repeatable. Then, e, grow and talk to Benjamin Friedman about exactly that. The discussion goes into what we need to know about our business to survive and excel. Accounting and finance might seem like dry subjects, but this interview highlights the importance of knowing where we sit regarding finance in particular. Automating Solutions Is The Key To Growth We cover a lot of ground in this episode. However, the time spent discussing processes and automation is essential to building and... Read more

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Yes, You Can Make Money With A Podcast

It is fascinating to me that some people think all podcasters are rich, while others think there is no way to make money with a podcast. While the former group is just a little (or very) wrong, so is the latter group. There are ways to make money via podcasting. Unfortunately, many are a step above a scam. However, there are some great ways to make money without having to master SEO or beg for advertisers. Podmatch Is a Way To Make Money With A Podcast A great idea for podcasters and how to help them help each other is Alex Sanfilippo’s Podmatch. It is his flagship site of a few sites that embrace podcasting and how those involved want... Read more