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David Bowie Showed Me How to Party

November 23, 2010 in Book Review, General Business, Motivation, New Thinking, Off Topic, Older Ideas

I have a spirited chat with Vernard “LuvnGrace” Goud regarding the influence that the book Stardust, The David Bowie Story has had on his approach to business. Vernard is known in Vancouver as one of the best event/fashion show/party producers and his love of all things Bowie has dictated his individual event style.

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Stardust: The David Bowie Story

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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

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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

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It’s All About the Details

October 18, 2010 in Book Review, Motivation, Older Ideas

An interesting chat with David Liden, who is rereading this book one sentence at a time. Being a contract lawyer he is into details and wanted to really understand this fascinating book. He discovers that there is a lot more to this book on the second reading and he’s only 30 pages into it.

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Money, and the Law of Attraction: Learning to Attract Wealth, Health, and Happiness

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Spinning a Great Sale

September 20, 2010 in Book Review, negotiation, Older Ideas

What’s the difference between a big sale and a small $50 sale? Do people need to be treated in a different way when you are selling a large-ticket item to them? Discover the science behind the different sales paradigmes in this impactful book.

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SPIN Selling

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Getting More Bite from Sales

July 26, 2010 in Book Review, General Business, Older Ideas

Learning what type of a salesperson you are or understanding what drives the salespeople in your team is critical for success. This book uses a great metaphor to illustrate the types of salespeople who are out there. A fun chat with Claudine Lam on how she uses this sales process and how the book works.

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Sales Dogs : You Do Not Have to Be an Attack Dog to Be Successful in Sales (Rich Dad’s Advisors series)

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Have Faith in Your Business

July 19, 2010 in Book Review, General Business, Older Ideas

What do sermons have to do with running a business? Well, for this multi-millionaire turned faith healer it’s all about integrity. Check out this chat about a book that is full of fascinating stories wrapped around good old-fashioned ethical thinking. If you want to run an ethical business then you should take the time to read this book.

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John G. Lake: His Life, His Sermons, His Boldness of Faith

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The Power of the Potato

May 3, 2010 in Book Review, Older Ideas

Interesting chat regarding the influence that the Americas had on world trade. How the Native Americans (North and South) were givers of knowledge and products that changed the world.

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Indian Givers: How the Indians of the Americas Transformed the World

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An Oldie but a Goodie

March 15, 2010 in Book Review, General Business, Older Ideas

I talk with Ron Goyette about a book he has read and reread over the past 30 years. He has some great things to say about the classic business book “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill (October 26, 1883 – November 8, 1970).

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Think and Grow Rich Deluxe Edition

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