Learning from Smart People

Learning from Smart People

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  • 94 Michael Hingson: Living a Full Life regardless of the Thoughts of Others

    In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Michael Hingson discusses living a full life regardless of the thoughts of others. He is a New York Times best-selling author and a keynote speaker. His story of survival on September 11, 2001 from the 78th floor of Tower One of the World Trade Center is riveting. Additionally, his thoughts on disabilities, inclusive Internet access and living a full life are something everyone should hear! 

    Here are a few of the items discussed by Michael Hingson and host Rob Oliver:

    • His outlook on employment for people with disabilities
    • Michael's fascinating story of the events of September 11, 2001
    • An introduction to Michael's guide dog Roselle
    • Michael's efforts for disaster preparedness for people with disabilities
    • A reminder that just because you can't "see" doesn't mean you can't sense…
    • The difficulty of inaccessible visual content, including websites
    • Understanding that we all need help sometimes, not just people with disabilities, everybody!
    • What the law requires for accessibility and websites
    • Michael's work to simplify accessible website design

      • You can find out more about Michael Hingson on his website and through social media. Check out his two books as well, "Thunder Dog" and "Running with Roselle". Ask him about how to make your website more accessible for people with low vision.

      Website: http://www.michaelhingson.com

      Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhingson
      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mhingson
      Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson

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        34 min
      • 93 Joe Edelman: How to Become an Educator and Build Your Brand

        Joe Edelman, a photographer and photography educator, is my guest on the Learning from Smart People Podcast. He gave insight on how to become an educator and use that platform to build your brand. Not only does Joe shoot people for a living (with a camera, of course) he is a frequent presenter at trade shows, conferences and retail stores. He also teaches at a college near his home.

        Here are a few of the topics that Rob Oliver and Joe Edelman discuss during this episode of Learning from Smart People:

        • Joe's credentials as an expert in the photography field
        • The art of being an educator
        • Tips for taking better pictures
        • Venues for becoming an educator
        • Education as a brand building  tool
        • Essential elements of establishing yourself as an educator
        • Unique ways to educate the public and gain clients
        • Tips for creating a high quality online presentation

          • You can learn more about Joe Edelman on his website and through his social media. Be sure to check out his podcast and his YouTube channel.

          Website: https://www.joeedelman.com

          Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/joeedelman
          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejoeedelman
          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeedelman
          Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejoeedelman/

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            31 min
          • 92 Sandy Rodriguez: Choose to Prevail

            Sandy Rodriguez, author of the book "Choose to Prevail", joined host Rob Oliver for a powerful episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. Sandy has a breadth of life experience and understands the importance of the choices that we make and how they impact our lives. She is a personal growth expert and a motivational author.

            Here are a few of the highlights from this episode of Learning From Smart People:

            • Sandy Rodriguez's back story: being an editor, moving from Mexico to the US, finding work, finding success
            • How she took her experiences and uses them to help others
            • The art of turning a negative into a positive
            • Explaining the "Bridge of Incidents" concept
            • How to handle change in your life circumstances

              • You can find out more about Sandy Rodriguez and her book through the links below. She is also offering to share some original rock music inspired by her book.

              Email Address: [email protected]

              Website: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Prevail-Unexpected-Insights-Challengesebook/dp/B08HVT5PPL
              Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sandyrs
              Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/965642460582655/
              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosetoprevail/
              Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyrs1/

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                34 min
              • 91 Nelly Yusupova: How to Become a Technology Creator

                Nelly Yusupova joined the Learning from Smart People Podcast to share her insights on how to become a technology creator. Many entrepreneurs use apps and technology in running their business but Nelly suggests that it's time we think about creating technology to serve customer needs. Host Rob Oliver asked the questions that look at the interplay between technology and entrepreneurship.

                Here are some things to listen for in this episode with Nelly Yusupova:

                • Why people fear or at least are uncomfortable with technology
                • Ways to "learn the lingo" and become educated about technology
                • Why the cost of creating technology has been coming down
                • How to create technology without any coding
                • Becoming a technology provider instead of a technology consumer
                • How to do all this as a non-techie

                  • You can find out more about Nelly Yusupova through her website and social media channels. She offers free training on her website, don't miss that!

                  Free Training: https://www.techspeakforentrepreneurs.com/free-classes/

                  Website: https://techspeak.co
                  Twitter: http://twitter.com/DigitalWoman
                  Facebook: https://facebook.com/digitalwoman
                  Instagram: http://instagram.com/DigitalWoman
                  Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/DigitalWoman

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                    32 min
                  • 90 Andie Monet: How to Develop a Business Strategy

                    In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver interviews Andie Monet about how to develop a business strategy. Andie Monet is a business strategist who help small business owners with a tool she developed called the Roadmap for Strategic Growth.

                    During the podcast, Rob Oliver and Andie Monet talk about the following:

                    • What it means to have clarity in your business
                    • The relationship between clarity, strategy and action
                    • How to handle your fear of failure
                    • Why failure is not always a bad thing
                    • The three legged stool of business
                    • The value of hiring a consultant (or a business strategist) to help grow your business
                    • How your life experiences provide tools to build with
                    • Definition of a business strategy
                    • No cost and low cost ways to increase sales and profitability

                      • You can find out more about Andie Monet on her website and through her social media. She is also offering a free 30 minute strategy session, look for it on her website.

                      Website: http://www.RoadmapForStrategicGrowth.com

                      Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/andie.monet.ssd
                      Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andie.monet_ssd
                      Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/andiemonet-ssd

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                        • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

                        31 min
                      • 89 Victoria Vanstone: How to Make Changes in Your Life

                        Victoria Vanstone joined the Learning from Smart People Podcast to talk about how to make changes in your life. She is from "Down Under" on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. During the podcast, Victoria and host Rob Oliver discussed Victoria's journey from Drunk Mummy to Sober Mummy.

                        Here are some of the highlights from this episode of Learning from Smart People:

                        • Motivators in making major life changes
                        • The results of making changes in your life
                        • Finding what you didn't know you were missing
                        • Dealing with guilt, shame and fear
                        • Unlocking creativity by walking away from substance abuse
                        • Understanding how your past influences your self-concept and changing that

                          • You can find out more about Victoria Vanstone through her website and social media links:

                          Website: http://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com

                          Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/drunkmummysobermummy
                          Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/drunkmummysobermummy

                          If you're curious about the Netflix Documentary she mentioned, it's called "My Octopus Teacher". Here is a link to the trailer:

                          https://youtu.be/3s0LTDhqe5A

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                            31 min
                          • 88 Ben Reuter: How (and Why) to Make Movement a Part of Your Lifestyle

                            In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Rob Oliver interviews Ben Reuter about how to make movement a part of your lifestyle. Ben is an exercise physiologist and a college professor. He lives by the ethos – "Movement is a lifestyle, not just an activity."

                            Here are a few items that Ben Reuter and Rob Oliver cover in this podcast episode:

                            • The tools of movement and fitness
                            • Why having the tools isn't enough
                            • The meaning of the phrase movement is a lifestyle
                            • How movement improves your quality of life
                            • The difference between movement and exercise
                            • The pros and cons of accountability partnerships
                            • Accepting the things we can't change and changing the things we can
                            • Movement ideas that are readily accessible

                              • You can find out more about Ben Reuter on his website and through his social media. Make sure you also check out his one minute movement tips that come out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

                              Website: http://www.fitlabpgh.com

                              Twitter: http://twitter.com/reutebh
                              Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.reuter.92/
                              Instagram: http://instagram.com/fitlabpgh
                              LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reutebh/

                              Ben mentioned a few Pittsburgh food places. Check them out below:

                              Primanti Brothers: https://primantibros.com/

                              Prantl's Bakery: https://prantlsbakery.com/
                              Pittsburgher Highland Farms: https://pittsburgherhighlandfarm.com/

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                                • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

                                33 min
                              • 87 Katrina Julia: How to Create Transformation in Your Life (and Business!)

                                Rob Oliver interviewed Katrina Julia on the Learning from Smart People Podcast about how to create transformation in your life and business. As you will see during this podcast, Katrina is not just a multi-passionate entrepreneur, she is a ball of energy. Grab a seat and get out your notebook, there is a ton of content here!

                                Here are some of the things Katrina Julia talks about during this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast:

                                • Learning from everyone, even if they're not in your niche
                                • The value of creating a community online
                                • Why transformation needs to start on the inside
                                • Tips and tools for creating online courses and summits
                                • Her personal story of lifestyle change (including global travel and the sacred seven)
                                • How Purpose + Passion = Profits

                                  • You can find out more about Katrina Julia on her website. You can also connect with her on social media. Be sure to utilize the free resources she provides as well.

                                  Website: http://www.fitlifecreation.com/creator  

                                  Twitter: https://twitter.com/katrinajuliafit
                                  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/katrinajuliafit/  
                                  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinajuliafit/
                                  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinalifestyletransformation/
                                  Freebies: http://www.fitlifecreation.com/freebies

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                                    • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

                                    37 min
                                  • 86 Kris Ward: Win the Hour, Win the Day

                                    Today's guest on the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver is Kris Ward, creator of the Win the Hour, Win the Day. She is an expert on growing your business by growing your team. Win the Hour, Win the Day is a concept that helps entrepreneurs make their ambitions come to life.

                                    Here are a few of the topics covered by Kris Ward and Rob Oliver in this episode of Learning from Smart People:

                                    • The back story of how Kris Ward started this business
                                    • Her facilitation of ideas to implementation
                                    • How to build a team, even with a limited budget
                                    • Why you don't have to wait to start building a team
                                    • The cost of doing everything yourself
                                    • The three things that drain money from your business

                                      • You can find out more information about Kris through her website or social media channels. You can also download her "freebies" from the website below.

                                      Free Gift: www.freegiftfromkris.com

                                      Win The Hour Win The Day: https://www.winthehourwintheday.com/
                                      Win The Hour Win The Day Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/now-your-business/id1484859150
                                      Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriswardbuildyourteam/
                                      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krisward.ca
                                      Twitter: https://twitter.com/krisward
                                      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kriswardlive/

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                                        • You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com/

                                        31 min
                                      • 85 Ann Bernard: First Time Experiences and First Time Storytelling

                                        In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Ann Bernard talks about first time experiences and first time storytelling. So many of us are tentative to try something new and different. Ann Bernard sets out to break down that hesitation and expand our world experience by willfully choosing to participate in new things. She has gone so far as to create a #365FirstChallenge, where participants are tasked with experiencing one new thing every single day.

                                        Here are a few of the things Ann Bernard talks about in this episode:

                                        • Ann's personal story of why she started her quest for new things
                                        • The impact of consciously choosing to pursue new experiences
                                        • The breadth of new experiences: it covers all five senses
                                        • How first time story is different than typical storytelling

                                          • You can contact Ann Bernard through her websites or through the social media links below. Be sure to register for the First Time Storytelling Virtual Summit - it’s free and happening February 23, 2021.

                                          Website: https://365firstschallenge.com

                                          Website: https://firsttimestorytelling.com
                                          Twitter: https://twitter.com/annbernard
                                          Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MasterofFirstTimes
                                          Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ann_bernard/
                                          Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annbernard/

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