By Junaid Ahmed
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In this episode, I get to speak with Marcy Axelrod.
History reveals the secret of truly showing up remains hidden.
Since age six, Marcy Axelrod’s calling has been to uncover these secrets. At that age, she lost the ability to Show Up as she chose, then watched endlessly as others without her challenge, failed to choose to achieve their potential, even though they could.
Marcy asked different questions than other performance-focused scientists. And she found different answers. Today she’s sharing them with the world through her award-winning books and keynote speaking on global stages.
This is going to be an awesome conversation!
Where to reach our guest :
The importance of understanding how we choose to show up in our lives, relationships, and society, and the impact it has on our well-being and fulfillment.
The role of language and how the way we use words can either limit or expand our sense of meaning and connection.
Practical strategies and "hacks" for becoming more present, attuned, and intentional in our daily lives, such as sensory awareness exercises and consciously choosing how to show up.
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In this episode, I get to speak with Dr. Nancy Zare.
She holds an MSW and Ph.D. in Organizational Planning and Development from Boston College School of Social Work. For more than 10 years she taught an accelerated program on Entrepreneurial Practice, Leadership, Organizational Development, Public Speaking, and Research Methods, both in the US and Sweden. She has studied successful sales professionals and knows exactly why they excel. More importantly, she can teach it to you!
Nancy is also the Founder of Rapport Builderz and past president of the National Speakers Association of New England. She has the gift of taking complex information and simplifying it by finding the nuggets and presenting them with clarity and pizazz. She originated The AlikeAbility™ System to help people sell professional services without being salesy.
A former professor turned entrepreneur, Dr. Nancy is certified in sales training and adult learning. She is the author of numerous articles and several books including Workplace Hostility: Myth and Reality; Introduction to the AlikeAbility™ System; Compelling Selling: Simple & Profitable Tips for Effective, Efficient Sales Conversations; Lead Generation Formulas; and No Pressure Selling: 15 Proven Formulas for Increasing Sales.
Dr. Nancy Zare graduated magna cum laude in psychology from Boston University. She later earned a master’s and Ph.D. from Boston College in social work.
Her career includes work in an in-patient psychiatric hospital, group work with children and families, college teaching, and marketing, sales, and implementation of Employee Assistance Programs. In 2011 she founded Rapport Builderz, an educational and consulting agency to help solopreneurs and small business owners develop comfort and confidence in sales conversations and acquire more business.
Nancy is the author of 6 books and many articles. She is the originator of the AlikeAbility(™) System, a 5-step process for building rapport quickly and authentically with all 4 Buying Styles. It is based on the Platinum Rule: treat others how they want to be treated. Nancy cares passionately about effective communication that honors and respects individual diversity.
In her leisure time, she is a student of spirituality. Nancy lives in South Florida and enjoys food preparation, swimming, and crafts. She volunteers as a foster family for the Farm Dog Rescue.
Let's get started!
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Speak the language of your prospect by understanding their personality/buying style and adjusting your communication accordingly.
Pay attention to people's online presence, especially their photos and smiles, to gain insights into their communication preferences.
Focus on building authentic connections with prospects rather than using scripted, salesy tactics to make a sale.
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In this episode, I get to speak with Finn McKenty.
Finn has spent over 20 years building marketing products and has some incredible insights to share.
In this episode, we dive deep into Finn's journey, from creating DIY magazines as a teenager to working with powerhouse brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, Nike, and Procter & Gamble.
Finn shares how his experiences shaped his approach to marketing and product strategy, with a focus on consumer insights and a scientific mindset.
We also explore Finn's strategies for growing a presence on platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube, including tips on content creation, engagement, and social selling. This is a must-listen episode packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs and marketers.
So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by Finn's incredible insights. Let's get started!
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3 Hacks to take away
Leveraging consumer insights and a scientific approach to marketing and product strategy: The guest's experience at Procter & Gamble shaped their approach, emphasizing the importance of grounding product development in deep consumer research and rigorous testing.
Strategies for creating engaging content on YouTube: The guest advises focusing on topics and formats that align with the platform's entertainment-driven nature, rather than just repurposing content from other channels.
Utilizing LinkedIn for social selling and relationship building: The guest shares tactics like personalized outreach, thoughtful engagement, and leveraging LinkedIn Sales Navigator to connect with the right prospects and turn those relationships into business opportunities.
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In this episode, I get to speak with LaChelle Adkins.
LaChelle is a mother of 15 children who has overcome deep struggles with depression through personal development and accountability. After multiple hospitalizations, she made the decision to transform her life and now helps other women avoid the journey she went through.
In our conversation, LaChelle will share how she learned to let go of control as a parent, empower her kids, and incorporate them into her thriving coaching, podcasting, and TV production business.
We'll also dive into her top tips for filling your own cup first and curating a positive environment.
This is an episode you won't want to miss, so let's get started!
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Here are 3 key points from the transcript:
Overcoming Depression Through Personal Accountability
The guest, Michelle Atkins, struggled with 13 years of depression and multiple hospitalizations.
She realized she had to take personal accountability and make changes, rather than blaming others.
This mindset shift was a game-changer that allowed her to transform her life.
Embracing Vulnerability and Collaboration in Parenting and Business
Michelle initially struggled with being vulnerable about her depression, but learned it made her more relatable.
She also shifted from a competitive mindset to one of collaboration, which empowered her to grow her business.
Collaborating with others, rather than trying to control everything, gave Michelle more freedom and flexibility.
Curating a Positive Environment and Modeling Healthy Habits
Michelle intentionally limits her exposure to negative media and focuses on uplifting content.
She introduces her children to personal development books and audio content to shape their mindsets.
Modeling self-care and a positive outlook has been crucial for Michelle as a parent of 15 children.
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In this episode, I get to speak with Stuart Morris.
A neurodivergent entrepreneur, tech inventor, TEDx speaker, former award-winning professor of entrepreneurship, and the current CEO of the #1 celebrancy training business in the world, the International College of Professional Celebrants, Stuart is a dynamic force at the nexus of entrepreneurship, innovation, and celebrancy.
With impressive milestones in Stuart’s 30+ year career as an entrepreneur such as one of his start-up collaborations hitting a billion dollars on the NYSE, his work changing the financial landscape of Moldova, or instilling the fiery entrepreneurial spirit in young minds across the world teaching at the Henley Business School, Stuart’s journey has been marked by triumph and transformation.
But, the highs have been met with equally low, lows — from facing the heart-wrenching family loss, divorce, and late-life revelation of his dyslexia and autism — these challenges have fuelled his relentless pursuit of a meaningful and personalized business, a testament to the sacred brevity of life.
Whether he’s planning to defy gravity in his plane on a solo-flight across the Atlantic, revolutionizing the rites of passage, building his next venture, or parenting his three grown sons, Stuart’s life is a testament to turning adversity into art, and problems into profitable businesses.
His book One in a Million Life releases in the summer of 2024.
This is going to be an exciting conversation!
Where to reach our Guest
Start with your ideal customers, not just product ideas - The transcript highlights the importance of understanding your target audience and their needs first, rather than jumping straight to developing a product.
Focus on building a real, sustainable business, not just get-rich-quick schemes - The discussion emphasizes the value of creating a lasting legacy through a well-designed business, rather than pursuing short-term, high-risk ventures.
Embrace an "affordable loss" mindset when taking risks - The conversation explores how entrepreneurs can manage risk by viewing potential losses as affordable, enjoyable experiences rather than catastrophic failures.
In this episode, I get to speak with Austin Armstrong.
He is a lifelong digital marketer, public speaker, host of the TikTok podcast BusinessTok, CEO of Socialty Pro, an organic SEO & Vertical Video marketing agency, and CEO of Syllaby, a brand new marketing tool that helps business owners create a social media content strategy in minutes. Austin has posted over 3000 videos on TikTok, tripling his own business’s revenue and thousands more across his clients’ accounts. Austin has leveraged his success on TikTok to gain millions of followers across every social media platform. He loves sharing the strategies that have worked for him to empower you.
This is going to be an exciting conversation!
Where to reach our Guest
Embrace imperfection and just start creating content - "Perfectionism is procrastination. Just post the video. Your message is enough."
Leverage engagement hacks to boost views and reach - "Working in engagement hacks will immediately get you more views and more engagement on your videos."
Utilize AI-powered tools to streamline content creation - "Syllabi is a tool created to help businesses develop their social media content, streamlining the process with software."
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In this episode, I get to speak with Christian Brim.
Christian Brim is a CPA, who brings a wealth of experience and a deeply personal mission to his work in helping business owners with their finances. With over 25 years of experience, his background in both personal and professional finance, as well as his own family's experience with bankruptcy, gives him a unique perspective and empathy for his clients.
Christian Brim's commitment to removing financial doubt and increasing clarity around numbers not only benefits the businesses he works with but also extends to their families, reflecting his holistic approach to financial well-being.
This is going to be an insightful conversation!
Where to reach our Guest
Understand the importance of profit and overcoming the stigma against it in creative industries. Creative entrepreneurs need to embrace profitability to sustain their businesses and creativity.
Implement financial strategies like the Profit First method to achieve consistent income, reduce stress, and enable more creativity. This includes setting up separate accounts and making it difficult to access profit.
Focus on increasing productivity and efficiency, whether through employees or your own time management, to grow the business's profitability. Understand key metrics like gross margin and breakeven point.
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In this episode, I get to speak with Adam Kaan.
He is an online weight loss coach and founder of the Minimalist Method.
I help driven desi dads struggling for time to lose at least 10kg in 12 weeks without any exercise or giving up rice, curry, kebabs or any other cultural foods.
In the last three years he has helped over 300 high achieving men amassed over 122 5 star google reviews.
He’s been featured on the BBC, Islam Channel, British Muslim TV and many other places because of his unique Minimalist approach and the concept of ‘Food Taqwa’
His goal is to help a thousand desi dads a year and change the health status of the south Asian community, so they can become the best version of themselves, achieve their full potential and live their best lives.
His approach is a practical and sustainable solution combining mindset, behaviour change coaching using elements of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, NLP combined with nutrition education and our unique process called ‘Food Taqwa’
This is going to be an awesome conversation!
Where to reach our Guest
Optimize your home studio lighting setup for better video quality during podcasts and online calls.
Adopt a minimalist approach to nutrition and exercise for sustainable weight loss, focusing on gradual improvements to food quality and quantity.
Shift your mindset and identity to align with your health and fitness goals, overcoming limiting beliefs through techniques like self-doctrines and food diaries.
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In this episode, I get to speak with Aleasha Bahr.
Aleasha is a sales strategist, speaker, best-selling author, and founder of the Black Sheep Sales Method™️. Because if it’s a fit, it’s a fact and there’s no selling involved.
She has 15 years of experience customizing sales strategies to your personality, audience, and service (because sales is not a one-size-fits-all!)
Her methods empower business owners to effortlessly convert up to 80% of their leads without pressure, pitching, or pretending to be someone else.
She’s sold $50 million+ in services herself and has helped others sell 17.5M over the last 4 years alone with her proven, personalized approach.
Let's get started and learn from her incredible journey!
Where to reach our Guest
Embrace your uniqueness as a "black sheep" - Standing out and being different can be an advantage in sales, as it allows you to connect with clients on a deeper level and offer a more personalized approach.
Focus on the results, not just the deliverables - When pitching your services, emphasize the outcomes and benefits you can provide for the client, rather than just listing the features or tasks.
Cultivate empathy, curiosity, and passion - These three qualities are essential for the "Black Sheep Sales Method," as they enable you to have collaborative, transparent conversations that prioritize the client's needs.
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In this episode, I get to speak with Ramona Galey.
She helps self-starters reclaim their brilliance and leverage their personal assets into success, even if they think they don’t have any personal assets.
As a Vibrational Mentor, Spiritual Success Coach, and Author, Ms. Galey’s clients and readers learn to use their desires and their inner guidance in a way that produces success, satisfaction, and connection every time, no matter who is using it, no matter what their circumstances are.
Ramona is passionate about empowering people to focus on what they truly want, to pursue their own inspiring dreams, and to not be held back by old patterns and limiting beliefs. She credits these skills and this information with saving her life 10 years ago.
Ms Galey is the founder of HeartSet Academy and The Alignment Circle Mastermind, which she facilitates with her spirit guides called Opra.
This is going to be an awesome conversation!
Where to reach our Guest
Aligning with your inner guidance and vibration is essential for achieving authentic success and fulfillment, rather than relying solely on external strategies or advice.
Releasing overthinking, self-judgment, and "should" statements is crucial for reconnecting with your body's wisdom and intuition to make decisions aligned with your true desires.
Practical techniques like deep breathing, observing emotions without judgment, and allowing things to unfold naturally can help individuals access their inner guidance and get back into alignment.
Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.
The podcast currently has 557 episodes available.