Learning from Smart People

Learning from Smart People

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Learning from Smart People episodes

  • 64 Shannon Tacheny: Cultivating a Brand with Depth and Personality

    Shannon Tacheny from Feather Blue Studios talks about how to cultivate a brand with depth and personality on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. As a brand and marketing strategist, she brings a passion for supporting female entrepreneurs and the expertise to propel them to a brand that is deep, joyful, simple and beautiful.

    Here are some of the things you will hear in this episode:

    • Adoration for dark chocolate!
    • How cultivating a deeply rooted brand will draw the right clients
    • A reminder that business growth has challenges
    • Why growing slow is okay
    • The art of bringing all of yourself into your brand and business
    • The caution to not allow your brand and business to consume your entire life

      • You can connect with Shannon through her website and social media. Check out the free vault of resources on her website as well.

      Free Resources: https://www.featherbluestudios.com/freebies

      Website: http://www.FeatherBlueStudios.com
      Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/FeatherBlueStudios
      Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/FeatherBlueStudios

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

        33 min
      • 63 Casey Stubbs: Trading, Entrepreneurship and Building a Business

        In episode 63 I interview Casey Stubbs about trading, entrepreneurship and building a business. He is an Army veteran and a father of nine! The Learning from Smart People Podcast salutes him for his service and respects him for his bravery in raising a house full of kids. Casey has a business teaching people about fulfilling their financial dreams and achieving financial freedom through trading in the stock market.

        During this interview, he talks about stock market trading as well as running a small business. Here are some things to listen for:

        • The amazing potential the stock market presents even for young people
        • The importance of developing a team (and how that can increase your revenue)
        • How to utilize marketing funnels to build your business and grow your revenue
        • Expanding your business through effective web traffic
        • Creating a mindset that helps you to achieve your goals

          • You can check out Casey's website and podcast as well as connect with him on social media using the links below:

          Website: www.tradingstrategyguides.com

          Website: www.caseystubbs.com
          Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1364693088?at=1000lSDb
          Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/caseystubbs
          Twitter: http://twitter.com/caseystubbs
          Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/caseystubbs
          YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/caseystubbs

          Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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          • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

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

            30 min
          • 62 Steven Wilcox: How to Launch a Product with Crowdfunding

            This episode is all about how to launch a product with crowdfunding. My guest is Steven Wilcox, founder of PARKIT, an outdoor brand that encourages you to get outside and enjoy the exploration. PARKIT launched their first product, an outdoor chair called VOYAGER, utilizing Kickstarter, a crowdfunding platform.

            Here are some things you learn about in this episode:

            • Steven's background in brand building and outdoor brands
            • How he developed the concept for his product
            • His amazing story of success, creating $500,000 in sales in 60 days
            • The important work that goes on before the launch and after the launch (this is what ultimately makes the product successful.)
            • The power of combining passion, vision and knowledge

              • To find out more about PARKIT and the VOYAGER, check out their website:

              Website: https://parkitmovement.com/

              You can learn more about Steven through his website and social media:

              Website: https://www.stevenewilcox.com/

              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenewilcox/
              LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenewilcox/

              Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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              • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

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

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              • 61 Bonnie Artman Fox: What Contributes to Conflict in the Workplace

                Have you ever wondered what contributes to conflict in the workplace? Bonnie Artman Fox, a workplace conflict expert, is my guest on the Learning from Smart People Podcast. During this episode, she explains how your family experience growing up impacts the way that you interact with others in the workplace. Today is a special day for Bonnie and she launches her newest book, "How Did My FAMILY Get In My OFFICE?!" 

                Here are some things to listen for in this episode:

                • What is the "Workplace Family Factor?"
                • Looking at the past is not to assign blame or shame, it's to understand
                • Understanding yourself strengthens your emotional intelligence
                • The definition of a "Mokita" and what you should do about it
                • How to take a "Conflict Time Off"
                • The only person you can change is you!

                  • Get your copy of "How Did My FAMILY Get In My OFFICE?!" today:

                  Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Did-FAMILY-Get-OFFICE-ebook/dp/B08M6GYPFJ/

                  Connect with Bonnie Artman Fox through her web site and Social Media:

                  Website: www.BonnieArtmanFox.com

                  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/AConsciousChoiceLLC/
                  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnieartmanfox/

                  Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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                  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

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

                    34 min
                  • 60 Answering Your Calling with Sherrie Dunlevy

                    In this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast, Sherrie Dunlevy gives tips on answering your calling. Sherrie is a former TV anchor and radio host who came to realize that her life and professional experiences were preparing her for something else.

                    Here are some things to listen for in this Learning from Smart People interview:

                    • Sherrie's experience of grief in losing a child
                    • Why she was hesitant to "answer her calling"
                    • What she did when she couldn't find the resources she needed for her grief
                    • Her choice to self publish her book (there are several major benefits!)
                    • Her journey to make her book of reality
                    • How she used her loss to be a support for others

                      • You can connect with Sherrie through her website and social media platforms. 

                      Website: http://www.sherriedunlevy.com

                      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smccutcheondunlevy
                      Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gradgrief/
                      Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherriedunlevy/
                      Book: http://www.sherriedunlevy.com/author
                      Twitter: https://twitter.com/sherriedunlevy
                      Instagram: https://instagram.com/sherriedunlevy

                      Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

                      • Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast
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                      • Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast
                      • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/
                      • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

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

                        30 min
                      • 59 How to Build a Resilient Business with Nicole Neer

                        If you've ever wondered how to build a resilient business, my guest Nicole Neer shares the answers on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. Nicole runs Bloom Admin Services, a company that provides virtual support for entrepreneurs and small businesses. On top of dealing with the current pandemic, she also lives with four chronic health concerns. Her business needs to be resilient not just because of our current economic environment but because of her personal circumstances.

                        Here are some things to listen for in this episode of Learning from Smart People:

                        • Lessons from living with a chronic illness
                        • How those lessons serve as preparation for entrepreneurship
                        • Unique ways in which entrepreneurship is great for people with health challenges
                        • How do you build a resilient business?
                        • Creating an efficient workforce and business
                        • Mistakes to avoid!

                          • Nicole has generously offered a free master class providing a roadmap to market your business using a simple strategy that gives you a steady stream of word-of-mouth referrals. Use the links below to download the toolkit and connect with Nicole.

                          Toolkit: http://resilientbusinesstoolkit.com

                          Website: http://bloomadminservices.com

                          Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BloomAdministrativeServices
                          Instagram:  http://instagram.com/theresilientva
                          Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/

                          Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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                          • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

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

                            31 min
                          • 58 Creating a Blog and Leveraging Your Online Writing Skills with Tiffiny Carlson

                            Tiffiny Carlson is my guest on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. We spoke about creating a blog and leveraging your online writing skills for credibility, education and money. As you will hear in the show, Tiffiny and I became quadriplegics within five days of each other in 1993.

                            Here are some key points to listen for:

                            • Tiffiny's story of how she came to understand herself after her spinal cord injury
                            • Her first connection with other people with spinal cord injuries (through AOL!)
                            • How she was blogging before there was even a word for blogging
                            • Tips for sharing your story effectively
                            • Polishing your online writing skills
                            • Finding a niche in the writing industry (and then branching out)
                            • Sharing your struggles can be a teachable moment for others
                            • You can make money online as a writer but, more importantly, you can also make a difference in the lives of others!

                              • You can find Tiffiny online through her website as well as SPINALpedia. Her social media contacts are listed below as well.

                              Website: http://www.beautyability.com

                              Website: https://spinalpedia.com/

                              Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TiffCarlson

                              Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tiffiny.carlson1/
                              Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tiffcarlson
                              Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffinycarlson/

                              Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

                              • Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast
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                              • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/
                              • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

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

                                33 min
                              • 57 How to Land a Branded Talk with Corey Poirier

                                Corey Poirier joined me to explain how to land a branded talk. He has delivered multiple TEDx, MoMondays and PMx presentations and shares that expertise with the Learning from Smart People Podcast audience. He is also the author of "The Book of WHY and HOW" and has started his own version of branded talks called bLU Talks.

                                Here are a few things to listen for during the podcast:

                                • Why delivering a branded talk is important
                                • Steps to increase your likelihood of making the stage
                                • The top secrets of influential leaders
                                • Common traits of top communicators
                                • The value of lifelong learning
                                • The importance of a personal mission statement (and how to create one)

                                  • Corey is offering a free copy of his book entitled "The Book of Public Speaking" which can be downloaded at the link below:

                                  Website: http://www.thebookofpublicspeaking.com

                                  You can also connect with him through his website and social media channels.

                                  Website: http://www.blutalks.com

                                  Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thatspeakerguy
                                  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corey.poirier.1
                                  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thatspeakerguy
                                  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakercoreypoirier/

                                  Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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                                  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

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

                                    32 min
                                  • 56 Leadership and Adversity with Dan Blanchard

                                    Inner-city schoolteacher Dan Blanchard spoke about leadership and adversity on today's episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. A special education teacher in one of the largest inner-city schools in Connecticut, he shares his insights with conviction and passion.

                                    Here are a few things to listen for in this episode:

                                    • Dan's own personal experiences with adversity
                                    • How his story and his brother's story have different outcomes
                                    • Drawing energy from adversity
                                    • Ways to encourage your children to build success skills
                                    • Tips for working on your confidence
                                    • The importance of being a lifelong learner

                                      • Dan is offering his fantastic book "The Storm: How Young Men Become Good Men" for free until midnight 10/22/2020. I would encourage you to get your copy! You can also connect with him on social media.

                                      Book: https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Young-Become-Granddaddys-Secrets-ebook/dp/B07CNY22NW/

                                      Website: www.DanBlanchard.net
                                      Twitter: https://twitter.com/dan007blanchard
                                      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.blanchard.186/
                                      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blanchard_dan/
                                      Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-blanchard-author-speaker-educator-and-tv-host-82a69723/

                                      Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

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                                      • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

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

                                        35 min
                                      • 55 Founding a Business as a Female with April Elaine Powell

                                        Interior Designer April Elaine Powell joined the podcast to talk about founding a business as a female. She has launched several businesses and is using her talent and passion to serve her clients and support other female designers.

                                        Here are some things to listen for:

                                        • The lessons she learned in the male-dominated culinary field
                                        • How to turn being a female entrepreneur into an asset
                                        • Life is not easy or fair
                                        • Pointers for building a community
                                        • Why you shouldn't wait to start your brilliant dream

                                          • April Elaine has generously offered a 30 minute consultation to any of my listeners on any of the topics from this podcast including those pesky interior design dilemmas. Here's how you can get a hold of her:

                                          Website: http://www.sbidcollective.com

                                          Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hersoulbrand
                                          Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/aprilepowell
                                          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbidcollective
                                          Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hersoulbrand2aprilpowell/

                                          Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media:

                                          • Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast
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                                          • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w

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

                                            32 min

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