GoalChat

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Musicals with Kristin Hanggi, Nico Juber, and Carrie Murray . All three are all long-time lovers of musicals, as well as part of the "Millennials Are Killing Musicals" team. Nico is creator, Kristin is director, and Carrie is a co-producer of the show, an original pop-rock musical comedy about identity, motherhood, social media, and the algorithm.

The panel discusses their early introductions to musicals, favorites - then and now, their show, the creative process, and more.

How Musicals Relate to Goals

- Kristen: It's goal-setting with a team around art

- Nico: It's the ultimate project management situation with multiple goals working in tandem

- Carrie: A musical is a business; you are looking for people to support you, believe in you, be part of its growth

Goals

- Carrie: Consume art. Go to a show, museum, keep art alive by showing up and paying for it

- Nico: Spend 10 minutes a day doing something creative

- Kristin: Find a moment to sing this week. Extra points for making up a silly song!

Final Thoughts

- Carrie: Elevate others

- Kristin: Art makes the world a better place to be!

- Nico: Support original art

Learn More About

Kristin Hanggi: KristinHanggi.com

Nico Juber: NicoJuber.com

Carrie Murray: Carrie-Murray.com

Millennials Are Killing Musicals: MillennialsAreKillingMusicals.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, Debra Eckerling hosts a Redhead Fest with Chrissy Bernal, Be A Better Brand; Lee Jessup, Screenwriting Career Coach; and Tamara Krinsky, Writer and TV Host.

Save the Date: Redhead Day is May 26!

What is the Redhead Spirit:

- Lee: Stepping into and owning your uniqueness 

- Tamara: Not having to do everything perfectly; jump in - you will figure it out; embrace the unknown

- Chrissy: Divergence, making your own path

Goals

- Chrissy: Take a look at your life and see what you can change to make it what you want to be. If you want your external to change, the inside needs to change first or concurrently

- Lee: Ask yourself what are you doing just for you that brings you, joy, relief, satisfaction? Joy begets joy!

- Tamara: Lean into the "what if" of it all. Stop stopping yourself from pursuing what's next. Lean into any fear - work through it

Final Thoughts

- Chrissy: Self-imposed limits are self-imposed. Don't do that!

- Lee: Ask yourself what you would do if you weren't afraid . and do it

- Tamara: Please keep seeing movies in theaters. Also, don't be afraid to ask for help

Learn More About

Chrissy Bernal: ChrissyBernal.com

Lee Jessup: LeeJessup.com

Tamara Krinsky: DoesItFryPod.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about The Power of Substack with Jim Fuhs, Fuhsion Marketing, and Bob Woods, CMO, Social Sales Link. The platform continues to grow in popularity and functionality. Substack is like a social media platform and website with blog all in one, and something that can be used can use in concert with other strategies like LinkedIn, podcasting, and live video.

What is the Power of Substack?

- Bob: Discoverability

- Jim: Less noise, more conversation

Goals

- Bob: Spend time on the platform and write notes; interact and reply

- Jim: Create and upload a vertical video as notes; after you read a good article, clip a highlight, and share it 

Final Thoughts

- Bob: Just start doing it. But don't overdo it

- Jim: Quality over quantity

Learn More About:

Jim Fuhs: JimFuhs.Substacks.com

Bob Woods: ItsBobWoods.Substack.com

Debra Eckerling: BookProposals.Substack.com

TheDEBMethod.com/blog

TheBookProposalExpert.com

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Sci Fi and Fandom with Jonathan London, Larry Nemecek, and Kandas Rodarte. All three are podcasters, creators, and beyond enthusiastic about their chosen paths. Jonathan is a writer/director/producer, Geekscape.net; Larry is a "pop culture entrepreneur," Trekland; and Kandas is the founder of Gratitude Geek.

The trio share their backstories - including but not limited to their love of science fiction - and passions for pop culture ... and go on many tangents! The beauty of Sci Fi, they said, is "If you can imagine it, it can happen." It was the perfect panel of Star Wars Day." May the 4th be with you.

- Kandas: Go to a pop culture convention. Experience the amount of joy - because everyone there is happy

- Jonathan: Explore inner ideas. Then write forward - using paper!

- Larry: The next time you are watching or reading something and get wound up about something they've done wrong, take a breath. Use it as inspiration to make something else

- Larry: Trek Well!

- Kandas: Never give up, never surrender

- Jonathan London: Geekscape.net

- Larry Nemecek: LarryNemecek.com

- Kandas Rodarte: GratitudeGeek.com

- Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling has a fabulous conversation about Networking with Steven Rowell, Strategic Speaker Institute; Annie P. Ruggles, The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy; and Brynne Tillman aka LinkedIn nerd, Social Sales Link. Steven, Annie, and Brynne's share some of their networking tactics, experiences, and favorite conversation starters - and enders, along with tons of practical tips. They show genuine enthusiasm about the topic - and enjoyment of one another.

Define Networking

Goals

Final Thoughts

Learn More About

Steven Rowell: StrategicSpeakerInstitute.com

Annie P. Ruggles: Anniepreneur.com

Brynne Tillman: SocialSalesLink.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host GoalChat Debra Eckerling talks about Lunch with chef Marisa Baggett; Dr. Beth Ricanati, challah baker; and Jessie-Sierra Ross, StraighttotheHipsBaby.com. All three are authors, as well as eating advocates.

Breakfast is "the most important meal of the day" and dinner is when people come together, so lunch often gets pushed aside. Not anymore. April 13 was Make Lunch Count Day.

Marisa, Beth, and Jessie-Sierra share their lunch aha moments, favorite lunches, and best lunch tips. Spoiler alert - they each love lunch in bowls, whether it's soup, salad, or another kind of bowl of deliciousness. Dig in. It's a fabulous conversation.

- Marisa: Have an intention with lunch; Start with something your really love. When you order your favorite food for dinner, get a second one, so you have lunch the next day.

- Beth: Decide to block out time for lunch, start with 5 minutes - longer is better; most things can wait til you are done eating

- Jessie-Sierra: Find inspiration for recipes; flip through your favorite foodies IGs and their cookbooks

- Marisa: Just try preparing and enjoying lunch. And if you mess up a little - or a lot - it's okay.

- Jessie-Sierra: Embrace small ways to elevate your lunch. Fancify it by adding fresh herbs and edible flowers

- Beth: Eat lunch. Just do it

Learn More About

Marisa Baggett: MarisaBaggett.com

Beth Ricanati: BethRicanatiMD.com

Jessie-Sierra Ross: StraighttotheHipsBaby.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Presence with Chrissy Bernal, Be A Better Brand; Stacia Crawford, Stay Ready Media; and Laura Doman, Your Digital Stage. Chrissy is all about owning your brand, Laura uses her acting background to help people be real on camera, and Stacia gets experts seen on TV. No matter what your business - whether it's Zoom or in-person - you need to show up, embodying your authenticity and passion.

Chrissy, Stacia, and Laura share their missions, takes on if presence is nature or nurture - it's both, and how to be authentic without using that over-used buzzword.

Goals
- Stacia: Have a goal of speaking on stages or tv; work on your presence to match those opportunities. Turn on your camera and practice speaking. It helps you play at a higher level.

- Chrissy: Go through the future-self exercise

- Laura: Get started; take the first step and tell a story on camera

- Laura: Have fun!

- Stacia: Play a bigger game; get out of your own way

- Chrissy: Think BIG: Born to Inspire Greatness

Learn More About

Chrissy Bernal: ChrissyBernal.com

Stacia Crawford: StayReadyMedia.com

Laura Dorman: LauraDorman.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Business Balance with author and business coach Laura Berman Fortgang; feminist business coach and founder of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Becky Mollenkamp; and author and emotion educator Joie Seldon. Priorities, boundaries - personal and professional, and staying true to yourself are all part of that perfect recipe.

Laura, Becky, and Joie share their balance journeys, what works for them, and the role of their mission in everything.

Define Balance

- Joie: It's balance within the work itself, give and take, flow and energy

- Laura: Integration; it's not seamless

Goals

- Becky: Push back one of your arbitrary deadlines

- Joie: Set a timer for stillness - 3 or 5 minutes

- Laura: Write down 5 - 10 things that are annoying you; come up with a solution - set a new boundary

Final Thoughts

- Joie: Don't be afraid to experience joy when it feels like the world is falling apart

- Laura: Balance is a state of mind. Remember that everything's okay

- Becky: No symphony will do perfect harmony on a new song. It takes practice

Learn More About

Laura Berman Fortgang: LauraBermanFortgang.com

Becky Mollenkamp: Becky Mollenkamp.com

Joie Seldon: JoieSeldon.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Mindset with Kristen Coffield, Founder, Active Grandparenting and The Culinary Cure; Linda Grizely, Financial Wellness Speaker and Host of the Real Money Real Life Podcast; and Brenda Knight, Publisher, Books That Save Lives, and Author, Badass Gratitude, among others. While Kristen's focus is on health and wellness, Linda's is on money, and Brenda's on gratitude, there was plenty of overlap in terms of strategies and perspective

Kristen, Linda, and Brenda share their backstories, mindset aha moments, tips for and so much more. 

Goals

- Linda: Watch your cash flow and make sure you feel good about where it's going

- Brenda: In the morning, think of what you are grateful for - say it out loud or write it down

- Kristen: Drink more water; look at water as a resource

Final Thoughts

- Brenda: Watch yourself when you say negative things - like I am scatterbrained today. Delete negative self-talk.

- Linda: When you are down, think of the other times when you were resilient and what you did to get through it

- Kristen: Control what you can and let the other stuff go

Learn More About

Kristen Coffield: ActiveGrandparenting.com

Linda Grizely: LindaGriz.com

Brenda Knight: BooksThatSaveLives.net

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Podcasting in celebration of Podcasthon with fellow Marketing Podcast Network podcasters Seth Goldstein, Entrepreneur’s Enigma; Shel Holtz, For Immediate Release; and Kandas Rodarte, Gratitude Geek.

This is Podcasthon week (March 16 – 20), where podcasters globally raise awareness for charitable causes through their broadcasts. This episode is in support of the American Heart Association in loving memory of Debra's mom, Arlene Leder,. Kandas is also participating; her Gratitude Geek Podcast episode this week supports the Susan G Koman foundation for breast cancer awareness.

Throughout the episode, the panel shares their origin stories, and their experiences regarding the evolution of their podcasts and of podcasting. They also offer their thoughts on the power of podcasts for developing community, amplifying visibility, and more.

Goals

- Kandas: Check out PodMatch or another matchmaking services to find quality shows and find 10 shows to be a guest on

- Seth: Develop your pitch and listen to your friends’ shows, and then pitch your friends who have podcasts.

- Shel: Listen to podcasts outside your areas of interest

- Bonus: Do 1 big reach ask a week

Final Thoughts

- Kandas: You do not have to do this alone – ask someone who is already doing it; that applies to everything

- Seth: Just start anything you want

- Shel: Throw out your first three episodes; record them, but you don’t need to post them

Learn More About

Seth Goldsetin: EntrepreneursEnigma.com

Shel Holtz: Holtz.com

Kandas Rodarte: KandasRodarte.com/podcasts

Debra Eckerling: TheDebMethod.com/blog and TheBookProposalExpert.com/podcasts

MarketingPodcasts.net

Podcasthon.org

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