Motivate Forward with Craig Stargardt

What is Design Thinking...? - Chris Good describes it as "Solving problems in a very human and iterative way", but that just scratches the surface.

Stay tuned and be a fly on the wall as Craig Stargardt and Chris converse about the holistic advantages and uses of design thinking.

Craig and Chris spent many hours working together to develop the Masters of Fine Arts in Design Thinking graduate degree program at Radford University. This conversation covers that process and how they implement Design Thinking in their everyday lives.

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Summer is in full swing. This means shorts, outdoor meetings and vacation time. In this quick episode, I go over a few professional courtesies that will help you maintain your business relationships throughout this busy time.

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The importance of a mentor can not be understated, it can literally change your life! In this episode, Craig interviews Saja Al-Weshahi, one of his mentees on the value of having a mentor.

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The slap heard around the world seems comical to some, but could carry serious consequences for most non-celebrity people. In this episode, Craig zooms out to look at the big picture and the impact that this can and will have on a person's personal brand.

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In this episode, Craig and his sound Engineer Ralph discuss the pivotal moments in his life, how he founded Motivate Forward in 2012 and strategies that helped him change his situation that are still relevant today.

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With over $30 million worth of textiles sold and over 30 years of skin in the game, I know what GOOD customer service is(and also what it isn"t)!

In this episode, I explain all of the nuances and strategies that have made me successful over the years. These strategies can be applied to all industries and markets!

Shoutout to RVisuals, a creative solutions team specializing in small businesses for sponsoring this episode. My listeners will receive a free business analysis by mentioning Motivate Forward in your inquiry. Redeem your free analysis by visiting www.RalphWinfrey.com/contact.

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In this episode, I cover how to make the most out of conferences, events, and any social gathering. Learn how to talk to everyone and make real connections that will benefit you in the future. The methods I talk about can be applied to every situation, from a busy convention to a corporate holiday party. Remember these tips, and I am sure that networking at your next function will be much easier.

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In this episode, Craig explains how to market your product. This is where you begin to sell it. From your business card to your resume, everything needs to be aligned with your brand. Consistency is a simple way to generate confidence and trust which translates into loyal returning clients. Use this 3 part series as a reference and starting point whenever you are inspecting your brand for ways to improve.

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In part 2, Craig discusses how to package your product. You are the brand. And you represent your personal brand even when you are not working. This episode focuses on how to maintain your personal brand through an ever-changing environment and stay ahead of the competition.

Stay tuned for the final episode in the series where Craig ties everything together and explains your marketing.

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Craig had the pleasure of interviewing friend and client, Zahnea John. Her story is really inspiring because of her ability to find a way to succeed, no matter the circumstance. Even while working 3 jobs she still had laser focus on her goals. Her story of overcoming and perseverance without any pity parties is what makes Zahnea special. She doesn't let anything get in her way and during this interview, she details exactly how she did that, her experience with college and what's next for her.

The full video interview is also available on Youtube.

For more resources and my booking information, visit my website www.MotivateForward.com.