Advanced Business Connecting Techniques Revealed

March 25, 2012 in Author of Book, Book Review, General Business, Networking, New Thinking

Connecting in business is a day-to-day activity, but what happens when you move to a new company or to a new country? I talk with Dr. Jordi Robert-Ribes about his new book and how people who already know how to network can deal with these situations. A practical no-nonsense approach to networking including lots of tips, interviews and anecdotes this is a must read for anybody who is dealing with transiting into a new culture regardless if it’s a company or a country.

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Connecting Forward – Advanced networking for executives changing jobs, company, industry or country

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

Don’t Be A Social Idiot

May 17, 2011 in Author of Book, Book Review, Networking, New Thinking, Socail Media and Marketing

This is a great book if you are wondering how to use the internet in a social way. I chat with Angela, the author of the book, to find out why she ended up writing this book as well as her insight on the best parts of the book. We covers a lot of ground regarding social etiquette and techniques. Because it’s from the “Idiots” series of books, your reading will be fun and informative. Check out Angela’s blog for even more information on social skills in cyberspace.

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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Creating a Social Network

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.


Pt:2 – Checking Out Guy’s Reality

April 6, 2011 in Book Review, General Business, Managment, Marketing, Networking, New Thinking

This is part two of a high octane interview with Jim Obalek about the Guy Kawasaki book that is based on many years of blogging. We continue on with our discusion of building businesses the Guy Kawasaki way and delve into marketing your business.

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Reality Check: The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Outmanaging, and Outmarketing Your Competition


Mastering Your Business Relationships

February 22, 2011 in Book Review, General Business, Motivation, Networking, New Thinking, Self Help

I chat with Yu-kai, a hot entrepreneur in California who makes apps for people who love food and eating out. A great book on maximizing your time and making sure you are building better relationships all day long. The book teaches you how to build stronger bonds with people. What is the blue flame? How can you build faster and better relationships in a conference? How to break through the “gate keeper” and much more.

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Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time

How To Win Friends and Influence People

November 8, 2010 in Book Review, General Business, Networking, Older Ideas

Today’s book is a classic. It has been around forever but it is just as relevant today as the day it was published. I chat with Abner Solano, a podcaster in the US. He chats about the valuable lessons he gained from the book and how it improved his outlook on life, friendship and business.

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How To Win Friends and Influence People

Becoming a Super Networker

November 1, 2010 in Book Review, General Business, Networking, Older Ideas

I chat with Owen about a book he ignored for over a year and then couldn’t put it down once he started it. Why was he so fascinated with the book and what was his score after taking a test at the beginning of the book? How is he using the book to build his business and reach his goal of becoming a super networker?

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The 29% Solution: 52 Weekly Networking Success Strategies

Change Your Selling Techniques

August 16, 2010 in Author of Book, Marketing, Networking, Socail Media and Marketing

Here is the 2nd part of this 3 part podcast with Shane where we chat about social media and how it is changing the way organizations sell and communicate to the world. Shane has some great ideas and strategies for people who are using socail media to communicate with clients.

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Sociable!: How Social Media is Turning Sales and Marketing Upside Down

Networking in a Small Pond

May 24, 2010 in Author of Book, Networking

Work the Pond is a great book for learning the “lifestyle of networking”. I had the opportunity to sit down with Darcy Rezac who is one of the writers and ask him about the book and his thoughts on networking. There is more to networking than most people would think.

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Work the Pond! Use the Power of Positive Networking to Leap Forward in Work and Life

A Million Reasons to Network

April 12, 2010 in Book Review, General Business, Marketing, Networking


An interesting chat about how to get newsletters working for you. The book is about the power of consistency and how a newsletter can help you get to your target audience on a regular bases.

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Million Dollar Networking: The Sure Way To Find, Keep And Grow Your Business (Capital Business)

Are You a Networking Frog?

April 5, 2010 in Book Review, Marketing, Motivation, Networking

A great talk about networking techniques and how to get your mind around networking as a lifestyle and not a sales job. We cover the basics of networking and some of the tips are exactly what more networkers need to know.

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Work the Pond! Use the Power of Positive Networking to Leap Forward in Work and Life