For more than three decades, Herb Cohen has been a practicing negotiator, intimately enmeshed in some of the world’s headline dramas from hostile takeovers to hostage negotiations. His clients have included business executives, entrepreneurs, sports and theatrical agents plus large corporations - as well as governmental agencies, such as the Department of State, FBI, CIA, The US Conference of Mayors and US Department of Justice. He is the author of You Can Negotiate Anything, Negotiate This & Negotiating The Game.

Todays Business Buff Entrepreneur Chip Bell is going to walk us through his experiences as an author and consultant. His team is constantly available to his clients and he knows that in today's competitive environment, his "sprinkles" methodology makes a difference. Marketing guru Seth Godin has endorsed his Sprinkles book as well. Chip is the expert at creating cult like brands, and in his words "I not only want my customers to come back, I want them to bring their buddies." You are gonna love this conversation

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BUFF Take Away: It's the little things, not extravagant things, that add in the sprinkles that help clients to keep coming back.

BUFF Giving Highlighted Charity: HumaneSociety.org

BUFF Coupon Code for AxiomV.com Fundraiser: buff090

Contact Chip Bell: ChipBell.com

Twitter: ChipRBell

Book: Sprinkles

Colin Rath is a successful entrepreneur, Manhattan real estate developer, and author. He grew up in Connecticut and started his first business—a house painting and refurbishing company—while still in college. His new book It Is What It Is A true manhattan nightmare with a silver lining has received high praise and has been featured everywhere! Colin is persistent and is living proof you can make it thought tough times and come out ahead on the other side.

Maigen Sawyer is in the business of professional branding and photography. Maigen works with clients across the United States and network with talent all over the world. She is currently living out one of her dreams by photographing events for the Houston Rockets in a lifestyle and considerably documentary way. Two of my passions, sports and photojournalism have collided. Maigen will share how she buffed up through the hard times and came out a winner!

Stephen Denny is a competitive strategy + marketing consultant, helping emerging brands define their competitive positioning, communication strategies and implementation plans in the market. He is the author of Killing Giants: 10 Strategies to Topple the Goliath In Your Industry. Stephen has been through ups and downs in the corporate and business world and can give you advice on how to weather the storm!

Having started five successful companies and consulted to leadership teams around the world, Russell has become a recognized expert in personal and organization transformation, helping individuals and companies create unparalleled success. His new book Workarounds That Work will show you how to take control of challenging situations at work, enabling you to accomplish more of what matters, even when systems, processes or other people seem to get in the way. These are just a few reasons why Russell is the mentor for you!

Dr. Gary Bradt gained national attention in 2000 when Dr. Spencer Johnson, the renowned author of Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life chose him as the leading speaker on the message of that blockbuster bestselling book which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. "Cheese" gave thousands of people the chance to get acquainted with Gary’s extraordinary ability to cut through their frustration and fear and get to the heart of the matter; delivering powerful tools that help them adapt when going through change. Today, Gary shares his story of success through hard work with Business Buff Entrepreneurs.

Today's Business Buff Entrepreneur Dave Delaney brings it to the front and center with some great insights from his experiences as CEO and Founder of FutureForth.com. If you are a kid from the 80's you will appreciate the conversations regarding the movie War Games, Commodore 64's and all things getting connected on the net. Dave's insights are straight from the heart and will help you get Business Buff.

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BUFF Take awary: Know why you want to be an entrepreneur and then live it. You are gonna work more, but make sure to get that time with the family.

BUFF Highlighted Charity: DonorsChoose.org

BUFF Coupon Code for AxiomV.com Fundraiser: buff084

Contact Dave Delaney: FutureForth.com

Twitter: @DaveDelaney

CEO and President of Sandler worldwide headquarters, Dave Mattson oversees the corporate direction and strategy for the company’s global operations including sales, marketing, consulting, alliances and support. His key areas of focus are sales leadership, strategy and client satisfaction. Dave has amazing advice for entrepreneurs just starting out as well as the seasoned entrepreneur. Find out how his parents had a huge role in helping Dave follow his passion!

Trivinia Barber CEO of Priority VA is a Virtual Assistant, Consultant and Entrepreneur who helps the overworked, overwhelmed and overloaded, understand how they can delegate, outsource and eliminate tasks so they can focus on what they do best to move their businesses forward. Business Buff Entrepreneurs can give Trivinia and her team two thumbs way up, we know first hand the dedication and care Priority VA puts into each client; because we are one!