Be BOLD Branding

Artificial Intelligence and Web3 are all the rage today…but the subject matter isn’t always met with positive vibes.  That’s why we’ve invited Eric McHugh to join us in this episode.  Eric is a Web3 and AI specialist whose mission is to clearly explain the benefits of both, and spread as much positivity as possible while doing it.  We were so intrigued by his approach and his new projects that we invited him to the show to share some insanely positive aspects of the future of AI in the digital space.

If you don’t need more clients, you can skip this episode. Our guest is Bill Cates, Hall of Fame speaker, author and coach. He’s most often referred to as the original Referral Coach.  Bill has helped thousands of companies and professionals to revolutionize their client acquisition processes. In fact, his client acquisition system has been featured in such publications as Success Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, Selling Power, the Huffington Post and The Wall Street Journal. He has written four best-selling books, including Radical Relevance and The Language of Referrals. Tune in and learn how you can reach exponential growth by attracting Right Fit Clients™.

01:49 Bill Cates' Journey to Success

07:01 The Importance of Referrals and Target Marketing

10:01 Understanding Right Fit Clients™

12:45 Solving Problems and Monetizing Followings

18:08 Marketing vs. Branding

22:34 Effective Referral Strategies

29:45 How to Connect with Bill Cates

When everything from the healthcare system to the economy seems corrupt and misaligned, what can you do?  Our guest today is a client and friend who has battled both and come out victorious.  Jeffrey Berger talks about what it means to ‘Circumvent the System’… and ‘Embrace New Ways to Wealth In The Modern World’.  He has a very unique ‘finance first’ approach to optimum holistic wellness that every open-minded and modern entrepreneur needs to hear. Jeffrey also shares all the details behind his journey through the BrandFace program.

01:07 Meet Jeffrey Berger: A Story of Transformation

01:35 From Corporate Burnout to Holistic Wellness

04:05 The Financial Pivot: Embracing New Ways to Wealth

12:38 Building a Holistic Brand

18:34 The BrandFace Experience

24:46 Embracing New Opportunities

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This episode is brought to you by the sexual revolution of the 1970’s.  The moment we met Dr. Leanna Wolfe, we knew we’d ask her to be on Be BOLD Branding.  Talk about bold…her latest book is entitled, “177 Lovers and Counting: My Life As A Sex Researcher”.  Her sex research was spirited by coming of age in the thick of the 1970’s sexual revolution and feminist movement in the San Francisco Bay Area.  She engaged in field research in Mexico, Africa, India and Papua New Guinea, earning an MA in Anthropology from the New School for Social Research and a PhD in Sexology from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality.  Tune in and see why we could have kept this interview up for hours :)

Episode Highlights:  

02:14 The Journey into Sex Research

05:51 Cultural Perspectives on Sex and Relationships

11:50 Polyamory and Jealousy

27:30 Modern Challenges and Advice for Young People

29:14 How to Connect with Dr. Leanna Wolfe

As coaches, consultants and experts, one of the main things we seek to do is build our business through speaking.  That’s why we interviewed Steve Lowell, The Mentor to High Impact Speakers. Steve is a multi award winning global speaker who has spent over 40 years training and mentoring executives, thought-leaders, and professional speakers worldwide.  He helps them to deliver high-impact keynote speeches, drive revenue from the platform, and build wealth through speaking. He’s shared the stage with such greats as Jack Canfield, Kevin Harrington, and Brian Tracy.  Learn how Steve can help you sell more by changing the way you speak.

Episode Highlights:

00:51 Meet Steve Lowell: Global Award-Winning Speaker

06:50 The Power of Differentiation

10:22 Monetizing Your Speaking

17:44 Virtual Speaking

26:36 Getting on the Stage

30:09 How to Connect with Steve Lowell

What’s it like to be a woman who is ‘selling in a skirt’?  It’s probably not what you’re thinking at all!  Our guest in this episode is Judy Hoberman, an award-winning international speaker, trainer and leading authority on women in leadership. She’s also the author of four books, including the bestseller, Selling In A Skirt, and has the goal to help one woman a day by following an important philosophy… "Women Want To Be Treated Equally...Not Identically”®.  Learn the compelling story behind her signature book and business.

Episode Highlights:  

00:45 Meet Judy Hoberman: Award-Winning Speaker and Author

03:12 Overcoming Challenges and Defying Expectations

05:50 The Power of Words and Self-Belief

12:11 The Importance of Recognizing Women's Roles

15:55 The Origin of 'Selling in a Skirt'

18:17 Judy's Coaching Journey and Writing a Book

28:11 How to Connect with Judy Hoberman

“Exceptionally accomplished women are positioned to lead, but set up to fail.” (Dr. Alessandra Wall). Based on this realization, Alessandra founded Noteworthy, an executive coaching business designed to elevate women leaders in STEM and finance to grow and thrive in leadership positions. They also train companies that understand the incredible benefit of retaining, rewarding, and attracting women in senior leadership. Learn about Alessandra’s story and how she ended up in this game-changing space. 

Episode Highlights:  

00:38 Dr. Alessandra Wall's Career Journey

04:25 Transition to Executive Coaching

06:53 Empowering Women Leaders

09:01 Challenges in Male-Dominated Industries

11:35 Value Articulation for Women

24:40 Personal Insights

27:19 How to Connect with Dr. Alessandra Wall

If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur, you’ve no doubt dealt with a bank for the start or growth of your business.  Everyone interacts with banks, but most underestimate the importance of that relationship. Our guest in this episode is Brian Pillmore, the founder & CEO of Visbanking, an innovative platform designed to transform banking intelligence. Today, we’ll learn the story behind Brian, why he focuses on strategies for a new era of banking…and how that can help you in your quest to access funds driven by intelligent actions.

01:44 Brian Pillmore: From Engineer to Banking Innovator

06:06 The Birth of Visbanking

10:20 Navigating the Banking Landscape

11:46 The Importance of Banking Relationships

24:04 Advice for Small Business Owners

31:42 How to Connect with Brian Pillmore

Show Notes

How do you impact true change as a business owner, entrepreneur, and leader? Our guest in this episode believes it begins with empowering individuals to reach their full potential.  Dr. DeAngelo Richardson is an award winning international speaker and life coach who has become a beacon of inspiration for audiences worldwide.  With dynamic keynote presentations that not only captivate minds, he also ignites the spark of motivation within each person, driving them toward their goals.  Learn the motivation behind the man, and more about his extraordinary journey.

01:23 The Journey to Boldness

01:44 Unveiling the Star Within

02:27 The Power of Self-Identity

05:25 Childhood and Transformation

17:07 Leadership Lessons from Children

18:12 How to Connect with Dr. DeAngelo Richardson

Many of us in the entrepreneurial world are parents…and today’s episode is speaking specifically to Dads.  Our guest in this episode is David Ask, whose upcoming book, The Guardians of Grit, shares a father’s strategy to produce uncrushable children.  In today’s complex, social media driven world, many children, especially teens, are suffering from anxiety or depression.  David is here to share a community and solution that he hopes will change the dynamic between Dads and their children.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

01:53 Meet David Ask: Musician and Entrepreneur

04:32 Creating Uncrushable Children

05:56 Guardians of Grit: A Father's Mission

14:32 Understanding Identity and Authenticity

21:34 Lessons from My Kids

25:48 Challenges Dads Face Today

30:13 The Importance of Core Values

33:13 How to Connect with David Ask

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