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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

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Build, Scale, Grow Your Business – Benjamin Friedman Interview

We start a new interview with the founder of Build, scale, 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. A Firm Foundation To Build, Scale, and Grow Your Business Everyone wants to grow their business. That is where Benjamin provides the most value. However, one has to know where they are before they can begin a journey of growth. Therefore, we talk about what you need to know, where a fractional employee can come in handy, and how to fit... Read more

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Presenting Data Heavy Content Without Boring Your Audience

We wrap up the interview with Don Colliver talking about key stumbling blocks like presenting data heavy content. There are a number of other misconceptions and improper approaches he addresses in this discussion of becoming a better presenter. The essential point is one we often see. You should remember why you are presenting it. That, of course, points back to his earlier three questions of knowing who you are talking to, what you want to convey, and the call to action. Presenting Data Heavy Content Is About The Journey There are really two reasons for presenting data heavy content. You are either trying to show the journey to achieve your conclusions or point to the conclusion itself. Don brings up... Read more

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Effective Presentations and Communicating Your Message – Don Colliver

This interview is a new one with Don Collliver, and we go deep on effective presentations. There are a lot of best practices and rules you have heard that he breaks. His approach is not simply to be different. He has seen the value in using his approach for business presentations that focus on getting the point (or series of points across). The goal is communication, in this case, rather than entertainment. However, his background in entertainment makes him an entertaining speaker as well. Effective Presentations Get The Message Across There are a number of factors that Don considers in putting together a presentation. These help him focus on his message, the audience, and show respect for their time. That... Read more

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Managing Stress Through A Calculated Approach

We wrap up the Allison Graham interview with a deeper dive into how she manages stress of all kinds and her consulting about the same. She has taken her unique approach and turned it into something she can share with others and often does. Her approach is pragmatic and easy to follow. We just need to take the time to follow each step. Managing Stress By The Steps There is much in managing stress that is like any other problem we face. For example, we need to understand we have a problem and identify it. Alison provides some excellent examples of things like negative speech and self-talk that can lead us in the wrong direction. Then she provides ways to... Read more