Learning from Smart People

Learning from Smart People

By Rob OliverBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Learning from Smart People episodes

  • 13 Diversity Certification with Joanne Peterson & Marian Neilson

    Joanne Peterson and Marian Neilson from getdiversitycertified.com joined "Learning from Smart People" to talk about opportunities to have your small business certified as a diverse business.

    Here are some of the key pieces of information they shared:

    • The variety of diverse categories in which a business can be certified
    • The purpose and value of certification
    • The process of certification
    • The various levels on which you can be certified
    • The qualifications for certification
    • Self certification versus third-party certification
    • Developing a strategy for certification

      • During the conversation they provided a number of resources for getting your business certified. Here are the links to those websites:

      Diversity Certification Eligibility Survey Link: https://getdiversitycertified.com/survey/

      DUNS Number: https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/
      SAM: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

      3rd parties

      Disability:IN: https://disabilityin.org/ (Person with Disability or Disabled owned businesses.)

      NaVOBA: https://navoba.org/ (Veteran and service disabled owned businesses)
      NGLCC: http://www.nglcc.org/ (LGBT businesses.)
      NMSDC: http://www.nmsdc.org/nmsdc/ (Minority (for their certifying purpose NMSDC defines minority as Asian, Black, Hispanic and/or Native American business owner that is “at least 1/4 or 25% minimum” of one of these categories) business.)
      NVBDC: http://www.nvbdc.org/ (Veteran and Service-Disabled owned businesses.)
      NWBOC: http://www.nwboc.org/ (Women businesses)
      USPAACC: https://uspaacc.com/ (Asian American owned businesses.)
      USWCC: http://uswcc.org/ (Women owned businesses)
      WBENC: http://www.wbenc.org/ (Women businesses)

      If you are interested in contacting Joanne and Marian, here is their information:

      Website: https://getdiversitycertified.com

      Twitter: @DiverseBizBlog
      Instagram: @abator_infosvcs
      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abator-information-services-inc-/

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      • 12. Servant Leadership with Tom Crea

        Retired Army Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot Tom Crea joined host Rob Oliver to talk about Servant Leadership. Tom talked about how his understanding of leadership was built during his time in the Army and how he uses that training to help build leadership skills in others.

        During the interview, Tom shared the following concepts:

        • The importance of self-awareness as a leader
        • Leadership is never about you as a leader, it's about your people
        • The importance of humility and vulnerability
        • Accountability as a leadership tool
        • The value of assessments

          • Tom offered a free e-book, tip sheets as well as assessment tools as free gifts to the Learning from Smart People listeners. You can receive those by using the "Contact" page on his website below.

          Website: blackhawkspeaks.com

          Website: blackhawkcoach.com
          YouTube: youtube.com/c/blackhawkspeaks
          Twitter: @blackhawkspeaks
          Facebook:  @blackhawkspeaks
          Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/thomascrea

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            31 min
          • 11. Social Capital with Al Condeluci

            My guest for episode 11 of Learning from Smart People is Al Condeluci from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He is a consultant and trainer and we discussed the revolutionary concept of "Social Capital."

            We all understand the concept of financial investments. Social Capital takes those ideas and applies them to relationships. In much the same way as we would like to watch our financial portfolio grow, as we invest in relationships, we are watching the value of our community grow.

            During the show Al covered several interesting topics:

            • The increase of loneliness and social isolation (even pre-COVID-19.)
            • Which populations are most at risk
            • The definition of "Social Capital"
            • How this concept provides an antidote to social isolation
            • The four key steps to intentionally building Social Capital

              • Al has a number of free resources available at his website, listed below. There are videos, downloads and other resources including his TEDx talk.

              Website: www.alcondeluci.com

              Twitter: @acondeluci
              Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-condeluci-a47ba95/

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              • 10. PR Strategies with Gaynor Meilke

                "Learning from Smart People" has reached double digits! My guest on this milestone episode is Gaynor Meilke, the Bona Fide Business Guide. We talked about how to secure positive PR opportunities.

                Some of the key takeaways from this episode are:


                • The definition of PR (it's more than just getting on Good Morning America!)
                • Effective PR requires a plan and strategy
                • Tips for finding journalists and building relationships with them
                • How to create a simple introductory pitch
                • Essential tools for PR seekers (See list below Gaynor's contact info.)

                  • Gaynor generously offered a free media release template as well as a PR strategy consultation by contacting her at the email below.

                  Email Address: [email protected]

                  Website: bonafidebusinessguide.com
                  Twitter: @BFBizGuide
                  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BonaFideBusinessGuide/
                  Instagram:  @GMeilke
                  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaynormeilke/

                  Where to find PR tools:

                  • Follow media reps on Twitter
                  • HelpaReporter.com (HARO)
                  • ANewsTip.com
                  • PressReleaseEngine.com

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                    • 9. Your Past Doesn't Define Your Future with Katie Woodland

                      "Learning from Smart People" has gone international! My guest today is Katie Woodland from "across the pond" in the UK.

                      Katie is a "maverick psychologist" and on today's episode we talked about how your past does not define your future. With a history of physical, verbal and sexual abuse, she helps her clients to recover from the traumatic events in their lives using the tools that she used to recover from hers.

                      Some of the takeaways from Episode 9 include:

                      • The positive thinking myth can keep you stuck in negativity
                      • Mental Illness is not an "illness" at all
                      • 3 easy (and free) activities to release serotonin and clear cortisol
                      • You are the most powerful person in making decisions about your future
                      • The power of small successes
                      • The safest way to overcome obstacles in life, business and relationships

                        • Katie has a number of courses available here. You can connect with her using the information below.

                        Website: https://www.katiewoodland.co.uk/

                        Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tomorrowisunwritten/
                        Instagram: @katie._.woodland
                        Twitter: @wookat1983 

                        Thanks for listening to Learning from Smart People! Visit us at: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com

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                        • 8. Creating Change with Coach Monique DeMonaco

                          This episode of "Learning from Smart People" features an interview with Coach Monique DeMonaco. Coach Monique is a change management expert. Today she shared her expertise on creating change in your life.

                          During this episode you will learn about:

                          • Coach Monique's personal story including undiagnosed learning disabilities
                          • The difference between a change management coach and a therapist
                          • The concept of neuro-plasticity
                          • Coach Monique's trademark Delete Delete™ technique for changing your thought patterns
                          • Barriers to creating change
                          • Information is Power

                            • Coach Monique made an offer exclusively for listeners of the "Learning from Smart People" podcast. Send her an email mentioning this podcast and she will send you a free chapter from her latest book.

                            Please visit her website and make use of the "Resource Page" as well as her videos and webinars.

                            Email Address: [email protected]

                            Phone: 412.408-2098
                            Website: www.CoachMonique.com
                            Twitter: @TheCoachMonique
                            Facebook: @CoachMoniquePGH
                            Instagram: @TheCoachMonique
                            Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/moniquedemonaco/

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                            • 7. Education in the 21st Century with Brandon McCall

                              Brandon McCall joined the "Learning from Smart People" Podcast to talk about Learning in the 21st Century. Brandon is the principal and co-founder of Cornerstone Christian Preparatory Academy in West Mifflin, PA. 

                              During this episode Brandon shared the following:

                              • His personal story of starting a school (from a conceptual conversation to a functioning organization)
                              • Re-examining the definition of education and the process of learning
                              • The importance of being a lifelong learner
                              • The unique ways that people learn
                              • The core principles of learning (no matter your age)
                              • One tool for becoming a better communicator
                              • Looking retrospectively at the impact of what I'm doing
                              • The importance of communication in creating change

                                • You can find out more information about Cornerstone Christian Preparatory Academy using this contact information:

                                Website: http://www.cornerstoneprep.net

                                Phone: 412-466-1919
                                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CornerstonePrep

                                Brandon's personal contact information:

                                Twitter: @cornerstoneguy

                                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.mccall.9
                                Instagram: @WearyYetPursuing
                                Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-mccall-04539a2a/

                                Thanks for listening to Learning from Smart People! 

                                https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com

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                                • 6. Health Anxiety with Josh Smith

                                  Today's guest on "Learning from Smart People" is Josh Smith. He is a licensed counselor and shares some extremely poignant insight about anxiety.

                                  Here are some of the highlights from Josh's interview:

                                  • Josh's own history of anxiety
                                  • Emotional and Physical manifestations of anxiety
                                  • Contributing factors to anxiety
                                  • The incompatibility of thankfulness and anxiety
                                  • Skills and tips for lowering anxiety

                                    • Josh offered a free resource of "10 Tips and Strategies for Relieving Anxiety" as well as an "Anxiety Workbook" which specifically deals with the Coronavirus and anxiety. Both are available by emailing him at [email protected].

                                    Josh's contact information:

                                    Twitter: @MrSmithWestern

                                    He also mentioned AKA Sushi in Jackson, MI. Their website is:

                                    http://www.akasushi.com/ 

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                                    • 5. Bounce Up: with Mj Callaway

                                      Mj Callaway, an award-winning author, motivational speaker and corporate trainer, joined "Learning from Smart People" to discuss powering through adversity.

                                      During the interview, she shared this information:

                                      • Her personal story of dealing with cancer, TWICE!
                                      • The difference between a "bounce back" and a "Bounce-Up" (I loved it this point!)
                                      • Flipping your mindset and changing your inner (and outer) dialogue
                                      • Building a Power Team
                                      • Strategies for creating your own "Bounce-Up"

                                        • Mj also talked about her new book and offered "Learning from Smart People" listeners a free resource called "7 Ways You Can Bounce-Up!" It is available as a free download. There is a form at the bottom of her website where you can claim this resource for yourself.

                                        Here is how you can connect with Mj:

                                        Website: www.MjCallaway.com
                                        Twitter: @MjCallawayspeak
                                        Facebook: www.facebook.com/mjcallawayspeaker
                                        Instagram: @MjCallawaySpeaker
                                        Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjcallaway/

                                        Thanks for listening to the show! I hope that you are learning from the interviews. I know that I am!

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                                        • 4. Creating a Customer Experience with Bob Pacanovsky

                                          Bob Pacanovsky joined "Learning from Smart People" to share his expertise on raising the bar with customer service to create a "Customer Experience." He brought his knowledge, experience, expertise and 3 black tuxedos.

                                          During this interview, Bob shared the following insights:

                                          • The difference between Customer Service and creating a Customer Experience
                                          • The importance of understanding first and foremost what business are you in
                                          • What the Black Tie Experience is all about
                                          • How to create more Brand Ambassadors for your business
                                          • How to create a culture of excellence in your organization

                                            • At the end of the interview, Bob made a very generous offer for our listeners. If you would like to get his "25 for 25" article or schedule a "Free 20" consultation phone call, shoot him an email at the address below.

                                            In the meantime, I would encourage you to check out his website and connect with him on social media.

                                            Email Address: [email protected] 

                                            Phone: 330-352-6084
                                            Website: http://www.bobpacanovsky.com 
                                            Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BobPacanovsky
                                            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobPacanovskyBlackTie/  
                                            Instagram: http://instagram.com/black_tie_experience
                                            Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-pacanovsky-/

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