The Blueprints to Become a Great Business Builder

May 14, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, General Business, Managment, Motivation, New Thinking

We talk about how to build a business through a simple system that Dick has used to help many businesses excel. His clarity and understanding of the subject are inspiring and his background impeccable. A wonderful chat with a man who has a vision for better leadership skills and the zeal to pull it off.

Find out more on Dick Cross here.

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Just Run It! Running an Exceptional Business Is Easier Than You Think

Get Moving and Keep Moving

April 16, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, Managment, Motivation, Self Help

This book reveals the secret to success for high achieving individuals and teams and can help you propel ahead of your competition. I chat with Lee about his most successful book and why so may people have been reading it. A high energy interview with a lot of information packed into a very short amount of time. Find out how you can use specific formulas to gain momentum in your business, overcome short-sighted goal setting and maximize the effect of the energy you put into your next project or business.

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Sticking to It: The Art of Adherence


Powerful Synergy Revealed

April 3, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, Coaching, General Business, Motivation, New Thinking

I have a great chat with Les about his newest book, which we find compliments his other book Predictable Success. His new book focuses on a special skill that any team member can learn. With this skill a team can overcome any situation that has bogged down the team, enabling them to move forward. We learn how to use the book and discover a deeper understanding of the core concepts taught in the book. If you work with a team, weather it’s in a fortune 500 company or you run a small 3-person business, this book has the ability to transform the way you will work with team members and help your organization excel.

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The Synergist: How to Lead Your Team to Predictable Success

Stories from the Silicone Vally

March 26, 2012 in Book Review, General Business, Motivation, New Thinking

I chat with Craig Griffiths about this great book. A great discussion on a book that is full of great stories that make you think “wow”. Driving the points home with fascinating stories and how Jim Clark grows an idea to a vision. This classic “rag to riches” story takes you through an amazing life and times of Jim. Craig’s excitement about the book is a big motivator for any business person.

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The New New Thing: A Silicon Valley Story

Get Some Business “Me” Time

March 20, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, Managment, Motivation, Self Help

I chat with Hugh Culver about his book and find out what drove him to write this book. Can we survive in the 24/7 world that we all live in and not go nuts? Hugh tackles this problem and teaches us the importance of managing time and the ability to say no. He is a self diagnosed workaholic so he knows what he is talking about. A light and fun chat that gets to the heart of today’s biggest dilemma: how can I give my best to my business and still have time for my own personal life?

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Give Me a Break: the art of making time work for you

It’s All About Your Business Strategy

March 15, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, General Business, Managment, Motivation, New Thinking

I chat with Stuart Cross about his book that looks at how strategy plays a key role in any business regardless of size. The book has a lot to teach senior management about setting a path and sticking to it. We talk about some of the businesses from around the world that he interviewed to get a global perspective on what a CEO should bring to the table. It’s a book that will help any business. Stuart has some fascinating points and wonderful stories that help illustrate his points, you won’t be disappointed.

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The CEO’s Strategy Handbook: How to Create, Sustain and Accelerate Profit Growth

Hi and Welcome to the Revolution

January 25, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, General Business, Marketing, Motivation, negotiation, Networking, Socail Media and Marketing

I talk with Kevin Knebl about the book he was asked to write because of his social media presence and his blog’s content. The book on social media and sales was authored by Landy Chase and Kevin Knebl.

An informative chat that looks at how social marketing is more like networking then classic sales. Kevin talks about how “giving it forward” is a great way to get into social communication and the pitfalls of looking at social marketing as just another way to sell to people. Here is Kevin Knebl’s website/blog for more information and updates.

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Buy the book on Amazon here.

The Social Media Sales Revolution: The New Rules for Finding Customers, Building Relationships, and Closing More Sales Through Online Networking

Achieve Any Goal – Guaranteed

January 23, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, Motivation, New Thinking, Self Help

Monica has done what few of us have accomplished. She has taken control of her life and dug herself out of a negative lifestyle into a power lifestyle. She wrote this book to help people do what she has done. This is a remarkable lady and she walks me through the book, its teachings and some great stories. A great read if you plan to get those New Years resolutions to stick. If you would like some up-to-date info check out Monica Regan’s website/blog here.

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The DREAM Power Goal System: Five Simple Steps to Achieve Any Goal, Guaranteed!

Classics Business Tactics on Ice

November 13, 2011 in Book Review, General Business, Managment, Motivation

I chat with Douglas Craver about how this book has changed the way he looks at being a entrepreneur. The stories in the book is worth reading by themselves, but after listening to Douglas talk about the great learnings in this book I think it’s a must-read for anybody doing business today.

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Who Owns the Ice House?: Eight Life-Lessons From an Unlikely Entrepreneur

Quick Business Tips From Cover-To-Cover

October 3, 2011 in Author of Book, Book Review, General Business, Managment, Motivation

I talk with Mark Stephens, one of the editors of this book. He collaborated with Dr. Richard Norris to put together an amazing collection of short stories and business insight. “Lessons Learned From The Recession” contains 60 inspirational chapters written by business leaders from around the world about their personal experiences and what they have learned from the most recent recession. The book combines a mixture of personal stories about turning around failing companies, responding to new market opportunities, and providing detailed practical advice.

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Here is the website for “Ask The Experts“.

You can get a FREE pdf copy of the book here.

Failing is a Good Thing

May 24, 2011 in Author of Book, Managment, Motivation, New Thinking

I chat with Gina regarding her newest book. Her background in team-building was a perfect fit for this message. She talks about how failure is a good thing if you know how to work with it. It’s a great read and enables you to get over failure and the emotional baggage you can end up carrying. Let failure become a stepping stone to greatness.

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The Secret of Successful Failing

Unmarketing is Here to Stay PT2

May 10, 2011 in Book Review, General Business, Marketing, Motivation, Networking, New Thinking, Socail Media and Marketing

Welcome to part 2 of a great chat with Josh Nekrep. The second half of this interview has a ton of great content and some great tips for people who want to make the change to the new way of marketing.

Here is a link to his Podcast

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UnMarketing: Stop Marketing. Start Engaging.