Olesya has an amazing story coming out of the corporate world to fulfill her calling and mission, while creating her own online business and instruction courses.

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"I help individuals to save a small fortune by teaching mending and upcycling their clothes. I create unique and durable garments from discarded fabrics and clothes. I believe that all our clothes deserve a second chance. Let's be more sustainable and conscious in our everyday outfit decisions we make. Join me in my challenge 200 days that matter!"

 More info and to get in touch: https://slowfashionbus.co.uk/

Hi, I'm Dave Henning. You may have seen me around. As you know, we are living in revolutionary times. I'm here today to ask if you'd like to join my revolution. It's not what you think. This is important.

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I'm talking about my Encouragement Revolution©. Every one of us has a choice to make. I'm challenging you to become an encourager,

If you aren't already. There's an amazing power that is released inside of you when you make a conscious choice to encourage someone. Some time ago I wrote a book about a guy named Barney.

He was a local encourager, a community organizer involved in a fundraiser to support victims of a famine in a major metro area to prevent starvation. His life impacted the entire world for generations.

The opposite is discouragement that can lead to depression despair and even death. You have the power to literally save someone's life.

Will you join me? We are grateful for your generous gifts that help us to keep our message of encouragement and hope online. Make a difference.

Subscribe and share this at FreshstartPodcast.com and click on Your Generous Gift.

I really enjoyed my conversation with Sean. He shared some amazing insights and wisdom on product to market fit. I also learned the formula F=E-R. Frustration Equals Expectations Minus Results.

In addition to his extensive work here in the Silicon Valley, Sean is a guest lecturer at Vanderbilt University in the School of Entrepreneurship in Nashville.

Sean is a globally recognized sales and marketing thought leader. He was named as One of the Top Sales Influencers You Should Be Following On Social Media, as well as Top 20 Inside Sales Influencers. Sean is a former professional golfer, PGA certified golf instructor, and an active mentor, advisor and guest lecturer at global startup accelerators, innovation conferences, and colleges and universities including Galvanize, Alchemist, GSVLabs and the London Business School.

Sean is a Founding Partner of GrowthX. He has over 20 years of experience bringing new products to market, including as a five-times sales founder. Sean’s deep expertise has been codified into a proprietary market acceleration program and entrepreneurial sales training curriculum.

In addition to helping dozens of startups find product-market fit and predictable revenue models, Sean helps global multinationals to identify new applications for their existing technology portfolio, bring new products to market with profitable business models, and organize and train self-managing early product-stage sales and marketing teams. Sean’s successful corporate advisory track record includes work for Bridgestone, Canon, Faurecia, and Clariant.

About GrowthX

GrowthX provides seed-stage venture capital and market development expertise to a select group of startups seeking product-market fit and predictable revenue. Our focus is on helping the entrepreneur make money - not raise money - and we've got it down to a science. Products and markets are unique, but the path to product-market fit and sustainable growth is not.

To see if GrowthX is right for you, learn more at GrowthX.com or gxAcademy.com

Connect on LinkedIn: @SeanASheppard

It was a great honor to have Dan Portik as my special guest today on my podcast.

Dan has an amazing story how he connected with the world famous Tom Hopkins, Southern California's #1 Real Estate Agent and respected public speaker at Zig Ziglar events. Check out Dan at DanPortik.com

Dan was born in a rural area outside of Cleveland, Ohio. At an early age he found himself drawn to music and then later on in life added sales and marketing to his skill sets. As a Christian business owner for over 3 decades, Dan has had extensive experience in running successful marketing and video production companies

Over the years, Dan has sold millions of dollars in advertising/video production services and has worked with some of the largest companies in the world to help develop marketing elements that have garnered measurable results.

Recently, he has started to share his knowledge of sales, marketing and on-line negotiating through authoring and co-authoring a series of books. Some are currently published and several are in the works. Dan has also partnered with world renowned sales trainer Tom Hopkins to co-author the best-selling book on prospecting and selling with social media called Fill Your Funnel. In addition, his new book The Secret Online Door premieres on June 22nd, outlines in detail all the successful online techniques he has used over the years to reach and negotiate with almost anyone at any level of status. 

With Dan's first book, through his unique marketing techniques, he was able to reach out directly to Tom Hopkins, present and ultimately co-write a bestselling book with this world renowned author and sale trainer. Once completed, Dan used the same techniques to make the book a #1 best seller on Amazon in several categories in several countries as well as #2 in the US in several categories. Amazingly, Dan did this without ever writing a book before or knowing anything about publishing. Since then, he has written 2 additional books and one launching June 22nd call the Secret Online Door. http://www.thesecretdoorbook.com The new book launching next month outlines exactly how Dan did it and how anyone can reach and get want they want from almost anyone at any level online.

In addition, after the great recession of 2008, Dan found himself in a uniquely difficult situation with a law suit hanging over his head. Discouraged driving down the road one day he heard what seemed to be God telling him to stop as he saw a homeless man on the side of the road. Pulling over and crossing the street, he was nearly hit by a passing car. He felt this strong impression to reach in his pocket and give everything he had to help. As strange as it seems, Dan received a call from his attorney right away letting him know that the recent business threat literally went away. Coincidence? Or Divine Appointment?

As a result Dan got involved with CarePacksToYou.com

Can you help? We can all make a difference with simple basic practical gift packages for the homeless everywhere.

(For every $30 donated through GoFundMe, they can send you a care pack to give to someone in need (plus shipping, or available for pick up)

Sample pack:

• Box of Crackers
• Gloves
• Warm socks
• Hat
• Spiral notebook
• Pens
• Breath mints
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Small window scraper
• Spray deodorant
• Mouthwash

My guest today is Patrick Powers from London, UK. As seen in Forbes, Huffington Post and on BBC. What an excellent fascinating interview.

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Patrick has addressed audiences of up to 7,000 people and a is very passionate and engaging speaker.

Go to PatrickMPowers.com and get a free sample of his new book: The New Marketing Manifesto.

After going bankrupt at 21, followed by at least 15 failed business attempts, he made the firm decision to succeed. Within 1 year Patrick built a direct sales organization of 4,500 associates and customers that grew to 10,000 the second year, while living semi-retired to the Caribbean.

He has also overcome great personal challenges, having lost 150 pounds of fat, overcome shyness, low self-esteem and fear of public speaking. After failing so many times Patrick is really driven to help people and Small and Medium Enterprises avoid the same mistakes he did and grow faster with less effort. His true passion is to understand and teach the science of what drives human behavior and use this to build unstoppable confidence and get people to Act, Buy and Comply.

Snapshots of Accomplishments

Founder of "Entrepreneurs In London", Europe's Biggest Business Meetup group and the 2nd biggest in the world. Now with over 27,500 members.

• Author of several books: “Turn your Contacts into Cash”, and co-author of “Superhuman Confidence”.

• Awarded “Business Builder of the Year” in leading direct selling company Mannatech.

• Featured on BBC 3 times as a business coach helping the star of a TV show improve her networking and influencing skills. 

"Patrick is an exceptional Entrepreneur you deserve to receive in your life and his new book will give you great insights on how to become the person you deserve to be”

JEFFERY COMBS Founder of Golden Mastermind Seminars INC. and Leading Authority in the direct marketing Industry. 

Today's interview is with Bob Krueger, founder of Westech Business Solutions. Bob has created a timely training for small business owners in the San Francisco Bay Area.

"Business after Covid: Proactively Transitioning Your Small Business To The Post Covid Marketplace"

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Contact Bob for a free 30 minute no obligation consultation.

EMAIL [email protected] to schedule your appointment.

Discuss ideas, questions and concerns.

Talk about whether it makes sense to work together or not..

Here’s a quick summary of what Bob does:

Westech & Your Small Business...

Converting Business Theory To Profits

ALL WESTECH PROGRAMS & COACHING…

• Are customized to meet the exact needs of our Customers

• Focus on implementation ... putting theory into action

• Actively engage Owners, Leaders & Teams in “Doing”

1 ON 1 CONSULTING WITH BIZ OWNERS & KEY LEADERS

• Improving specific areas like Strategic focus Leadership

• Managing teams, Employee accountability

• Employee Engagement, Improving team performance, etc

STANDALONE “SCAR” (STRENGTH & CHALLENGE ASSESSMENT)

ANALYSIS OF YOUR BUSINESS

• Analysis, Conclusions & Recommendations in 6-8 key areas of your small business

• Includes recommendations to transition to Post-Covid Business effectively

BIZ COACHING SERIES, with 5 programs/series...

• Small Biz Owner series

• Small Biz Culture series

• Management Training series

LATEST STANDALONE COACHING PROGRAMS...

o Business after Covid, to effectively transition your business to the post Covid world

o Team Strengthening, to improve the focus, collaboration, commitment and results of your team

o Transforming Micromanagement, to transform micromanaged teams to effective “AIM” teams

What if I told you that you were doing it all wrong? If what you believe were not true wouldn't you want to know?

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I'm excited to share my interview with Scott Aaron. If you use LinkedIn, you will definitely want to take notes because odds are you have no clue how to maximize your targeted connections simply by following Scott's infographic at ScottAaron.net

Download Scotts Free Guide- 6 Steps to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

Optimizing your profile means attracting more quality leads that ultimately play a huge role in the growth of your business!

Who is Scott Aaron? Internationally acclaimed and award-winning online marketer, best selling author, top podcaster and international speaker, Scott Aaron, is the go-to specialist when it comes to converting traffic, establishing connections, creating income using LinkedIn, and building personal brands.  

Fully immersing himself in learning LinkedIn and social media strategies, Scott quickly gained traction as a leader in generating big results for other online marketers, online business owners, entrepreneurs and internet marketers.

Scott is passionate about helping others achieve success while building their own network organically and without complicated and costly marketing tactics. His program has helped thousands of entrepreneurs experience explosive growth following his program.

People-focused and result-driven, Scotts strategic approach to teaching others how to create wealth online and organic traffic is the game changer when it comes to competing in a saturated digital world. 

I had an excellent conversation with Richard. As a recovered workaholic, Richard's life slowed down dramatically years ago when he was diagnosed with cancer. He is a cancer survivor who, in the midst of uncertainty connected with an incredible wise mentor. As a result he was able to reinvent himself, cut his work week in half and have more time for his family while working from home. He has learned the blessing of giving to others through WaterSchool.com, providing education and community tools for clean water in Uganda.

Here's just a few of Richard's accomplishments:

Founder: Logo.com - Create numerous logo choices for your new business quickly and easily.

Founder: Resume.com - Create, edit & share your resume in minutes.

Founder: NamesCon - The Premier Internet Names Conference

Named 2004 “Domainer of the Year”, Richard has generated millions of dollars in revenue in the domain industry. NamesCon began as an idea in the fall of 2012 and is now part of the GoDaddy family. Another recent exit (to Indeed.com), Resume.com aids millions of job seekers including high school students, to build their resumes online and provides a home for their online CV for life. His newest project is Logo.com - drop by and check it out!

2020 is Richard's 20th year as a cancer survivor having been diagnosed with colon cancer at age 30, having just moved to a new country with his wife & 3 month old son.

As an experienced podcast guest, public speaker, and conference organizer, Richard is able to speak on a wide variety of topics, centered around work-life balance, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Described by customers and colleagues as "a true professional", Richard is recognized for his integrity, creativity and tenacity.

"From blind failed carnie to equipment broker to self-help author, motivational speaker, online media publicist, host of What's Your Excuse."

Mention Freshstart Podcast and get HALF PRICE for Max's amazing "8 Weeks to Podcast Rockstar" training

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I am a 49-year-old blind gentleman who grew up in a family of carnival owners. All I ever wanted to do was to continue in my father’s and grandfather’s footsteps and be part of the family business.

As you can tell by reading this, that isn’t where I ended up. I did help in the business over the years, but couldn’t sustain it after the early death of my father (who had lung cancer). I then turned to helping people sell their amusement equipment. I do that on my other site, 

The Midway Marketplace.

I started blogging to promote that site and met a lot of wonderful people in the blogosphere. They told me that I had an amazing story and many commented on how I inspired them. They finally convinced me that I had a bigger purpose in store for myself.

So, I started this second blog, and in it I share more of my personal journey, struggles, and triumphs. I also got noticed by a lot of people and have appeared as a guest, an interview subject, and a motivator on many different sites. My Interviews and Articles page lists these places.

I do my best to help others, and do so mostly by encouraging them to take steps towards their ultimate goal, or to continue on the path they have started.

I am now offering coaching to help people who are stuck and frustrated with not being able to find their passion or follow their dreams once they have determined what they want in their lives.

I am also available to speak to groups. I believe that by sharing the story of my personal growth and transformation, it will motivate and inspire anyone who hears it.

In addition to starting a new business, I have also lost over 250 pounds through a combination of gastric surgery, diet, exercise, positive attitude, meditation, and prayer.

I believe I can help you. If you have questions for me, just ask them via the contact form. If anything, I am known for being too forthcoming!

I want to get to know you and become friends. I want to hear about your dreams and aspirations as well as your fears and concerns. I want to help you to grow to be that person you were meant to be.

I look forward to speaking with you. Let’s talk soon.

Thanks and take care out there.

Max

I appreciate Mark taking time to sit down with me via Zoom to discuss perhaps the biggest oxymoron and challenges in the business world today:

TOXIC LEADERSHIP

Mark shares his experiences with humor and wisdom as he invites his audiences to take the next steps toward living with purpose, courage, confidence, and conviction. 

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Dr. Mark Tinsley takes the term “Renaissance man” to a whole new level. A poet, pastor, musician, luthier, soldier, and professor, Mark’s diverse interests and accomplishments allow him to engage with people in all walks of life. Mark has lived into his own story, learning from his many varied experiences to live with purpose, courage, and conviction. He makes it a principal goal to share the steps he has taken toward victory in his own life to propel others to the same worthy ends.

Mark can address individuals at nearly any place on their journey because he has traversed so many different professional and personal spheres. Mark holds degrees and certifications in fields as disparate as geology, theology, poetry, electric guitar building, gemology, interrogation, and flight instruction. He can fly a plane to officiate a marriage that incorporates a diamond he certified—and provide the musical accompaniment. Despite this wide array of accomplishments, Mark’s audiences find him to be humble, kind, and understanding—focused on helping them navigate their own challenges rather than describing his own.

Mark brings his skills as a life-long teacher to his ministry. He has taught in a variety of venues, from planning and delivering training in a variety of capacities in the military to pastoring four churches to conducting workshops on marriage and family well-being to serving as a professor in both science and English classes at the university level. His ability to help individuals navigate the problems at hand, whether they have to do with comma usage, marriage, flying an airplane, or military life, grows from his well-honed teaching gift. ​

As a proven leader, Mark has seen what it takes to rise above common challenges. Mark has served as a platoon leader, executive officer, and chaplain in the Army; he currently holds the rank of Lt. Colonel and is the Chief of Studies at the United States Army Chaplain Center and School’s Fielded Force Integration Directorate. 

Mark pairs his gift for leadership with a pastor’s desire to develop others, having served as an Army Reserve Chaplain since 2005 and as a pastor in four churches. Currently, Mark is the senior pastor of Amelon United Methodist Church in Madison Heights, Virginia.

Mark’s public facing ministry extends beyond his professional roles, as he is a published poet, host of a weekly podcast, and gifted speaker who routinely leads workshops on topics ranging from military life to marriage and family. 

He is also—but certainly not least—a husband and father of five.