Learning from Smart People

Learning from Smart People

By Rob OliverBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Learning from Smart People episodes

  • 43 Outside the Box Marketing with Mark Newsome

    Today we talked about Outside the Box Marketing with Mark Newsom (a.k.a. Mr. Marketing.) He is a small business marketing consultant that looks at nontraditional cash flow generation.

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

    • Nontraditional marketing strategies
    • Networking with area businesses
    • Generating referrals
    • Inexpensive ways to generate traffic
    • Ways to align yourself with "command central"

      • Mark is offering listeners to the Learning from Smart People Podcast 2 free special reports called "Small Business Marketing Mastery". You can get in touch with him through his website or on LinkedIn.

      Website: http://www.youcanmarketonlinenow.com

      Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/askmarknewsome

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

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


        31 min
      • 42 No Label Defines Me with Nathan Todd

        Nathan Todd from "No Label Defines Me" Coaching is my guest on the Learning From Smart People Podcast. His passion for removing labels and helping people (especially people with disabilities) combat loneliness is evident, powerful and, most of all in these unprecedented times, relevant.

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

        • Nathan's personal story of being born with cerebral palsy
        • The impact of living with a disability
        • Labels and their power in your life
        • The difference in perspective between lifelong disabilities and acquired disabilities
        • Obstacles individuals with disabilities face in relationships

          • You can connect with Nathan at the links below:

          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelonelinesscoach

          Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thelonelinesscoach

          Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a review 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
          • 41 Servant Leadership with John DeSantis

            Our topic today is "Servant Leadership" with John DeSantis from Rising Sun Consultants. He considers himself an average leader with above average intentions.

            As a reminder, Rising Sun Consultants is giving away 5 copies of their new book to listeners of the Learning from Smart People Podcast. Keep reading to find out how you could be eligible to win.

            Enjoy this practical look at leadership on the Learning from Smart People Podcast.

            Here are a few things to listen for:

            • The value of being deliberate and intentional
            • Why you should throw out the "compliment sandwich"
            • The fine art of being humble and being nice
            • Leading with a Servant's heart every day
            • Why you don't need to wait for a pandemic to push you to start!

              • To find out more about John and Rising Sun Consultants, check out the links below:

              Website: https://www.risingsunconsultants.com/

              Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risingsunconsultantspa
              Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rising-sun-consultants/
              Twitter: https://twitter.com/risingsunpa
              Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/risingsunconsultants/

              How to enter to win a copy of "10 Keys to Effective Supervision" from Rising Sun Consultants:

              1. Follow the Learning from Smart People Podcast on social media. (Links below.)

              2. Leave a comment on our social media posts.
              3. Increase your chances by following us on multiple platforms and commenting on multiple posts. Only one comment per user per post per social media platform will be eligible.
              4. Only comments left between 8:00 a.m. EDT on September 3, 2020 and 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 11, 2020 will be eligible.
              5. The five (5) winning comments will be chosen at random. The winners will be notified and the books will be shipped to them free of charge by Rising Sun Consultants.

              Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a review 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
              • 40 Tugboat Coffee with Erik Barkley

                Erik Barkley from Tugboat Coffee joined the podcast to talk about coffee roasting. Tugboat Coffee is the oldest wholesale only, specialty coffee roaster in the Chicagoland area. We talked about the art of coffee roasting as well as the business side of running a specialized, niche market small business.

                Here are several things to listen for:

                • The origin of the name Tugboat Coffee
                • The difference between light roast and dark roast
                • Why coffee beans grown in different areas have different tastes
                • The importance of supporting independent coffee roasters
                • Tips for running a small B2B business

                  • After my conversation with Erik, I am tempted to give coffee another chance (and I have only had one cup of coffee in the last 25 years!)

                  To learn more about Tugboat Coffee or to place an order, visit their website. Be sure to follow them on social media as well.

                  Website: www.tugboatcoffee.com

                  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tugboatcoffee/
                  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tugboatcoffee/
                  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tugboat-coffee

                  Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a review 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
                  • 39 Intentional Simplicity with Sarafina Arthur-Williams

                    Sarafina Arthur-Williams, founder and CEO of Intentional Simplicity, joined me on the Learning from Smart People Podcast. We talked about wellness and the importance of being grounded.

                    Here are some key points to listen for:

                    • What is Intentional Simplicity?
                    • The concept of "Wellness"
                    • Miss Arthur-Williams work on the NOIR Collection 2020 project: "Blackness"
                    • The novel concept of meme therapy

                      • You can find out more about Intentional Simplicity LLC on their website or through their social media. Be sure to check out the meme therapy on Instagram.

                      Website: https://liveintentionallysimplistic.com

                      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intentionalsimplicityllc
                      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intentional_simplicity_llc/
                      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/intentionalsimplicityllc

                      Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a review 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
                      • 38 Handling Adversity with Casey Jourdan

                        My guest on today's episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast is Casey Jourdan. Her insight into dealing with change and adversity was phenomenal!

                        Here are a few things to listen for:

                        • Casey's own experiences with adversity (a roadside bomb in Iraq and infertility!)
                        • How she is turning that adversity into a good thing
                        • Her view on change and evolution
                        • The seven elements of dealing with change

                          • You can find more information about Casey on her website. You can also connect with her on social media. She was kind enough to offer a free workbook which can be downloaded at the following link:

                          Free Offer: http://www.caseyjoudan.com/projectplanner

                          Web Site: www.caseyjourdan.com

                          Instagram:  www.instagram.com/casey.jourdan
                          Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/casey-jourdan

                          Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a review 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
                          • 37 Analytics with Scott Harward

                            Today's guest on the Learning from Smart People Podcast is Scott Harward. He is an expert in data driven marketing with a focus on profit rather than impressions.

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

                            • What are Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
                            • Faux KPIs
                            • Tools to measure your website, ad campaigns and web traffic
                            • How to avoid getting scammed by marketing agencies

                              • You can connect with Scott on his LinkedIn page:

                              https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-harward/

                              You can also check out his new "Revenue Attribution" software:

                              https://www.journicity.com/

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

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


                                33 min
                              • 36 Justice for Brock with TW Brock

                                Today's guest on the Learning from Smart People Podcast is TW Brock. In 1983, his father, William Brock, passed away from a gunshot wound to the head. At the time, it was ruled a suicide but TW is not so sure. He is on a mission to get justice for his father.

                                Here are a few things to listen for:

                                • TW's story of finding out who his father was
                                • Meeting his father's family
                                • His father's work for racial equality
                                • The mysterious circumstances surrounding his father's passing
                                • TW's thoughts on how we move forward on racial issues today

                                  • You can find TW on his website:

                                  http://www.JusticeForBrock.com

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

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



                                    33 min
                                  • 35 Launching a Podcast with Sebastian Rusk

                                    Sebastian Rusk from the Podcast Launch Lab join us on Learning from Smart People to provide insight for anyone thinking about launching their own podcast. He was that we are in a new era of communication and this is a prime opportunity to get involved.

                                    Here are some things to listen for from this episode:

                                    • Sebastian's background and how he learned about podcasting
                                    • What is offered in a "done for you" podcasting platform
                                    • Finding your "why" in launching a podcast
                                    • Hosting and distribution options

                                      • Sebastian has offered a free consultation to anyone who contact him at his website: 

                                      http://podcastlaunchlabnow.com/

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

                                        31 min
                                      • 34 It's All About Perspective

                                        Rob Oliver, a.k.a. "Your Motivational Speaker" and the host of "Learning from Smart People" podcast, shares his perspective on perspective! It's a reminder that we can only see the world through our own eyes. As we strive to make the world a better place today and for the future, it is all about perspective!

                                        Here are some things to listen for in this episode:

                                        • Why Cinderella is "so annoying"!
                                        • The three perspectives in writing: first person, second person, third person
                                        • The importance of acknowledging and valuing another person's perspective
                                        • The need to recognize and actively fight against our own bias and prejudice
                                        • No one else's view of me can diminish my value in any way!
                                        • Although I can't see from another's perspective, I can be empathetic and supportive

                                          • You can learn more about Rob, his books and his "Your Motivational Speaker" presentations using the links below:

                                          Website: https://www.yourmotivationalspeaker.com/

                                          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imroboliver
                                          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver

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

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