If writing is in the blood, it's coursing through Josh Baxt's veins. A 20 year writing veteran, Josh Baxt of Baxt Communications is in the business of providing clear and concise copy for healthcare and biotech companies. I chat with Josh about his beginnings in writing, his motivation for going solo, and his plans for the future. Should be fun!

On this episode of Neil Thompson Speaks!, I'll be joined by Angela Kung of Angela Kung Acupuncture Clinic. Acupuncture? Chinese herbs? Energy Healing? Angela does it all. She also spent years as a competitive figure skater. I'm curious to hear about her pre-acupuncture life, her job as an acpuncturist and business owner, and plans for the future. Tune in!

Mortgage industry vet turned entrepreneur Robert Perry calls in to Neil Thompson Speaks! to speak about his new venture, STRATUS Sales & Technology Consulting. After years in the mortgage game, Robert realized that the same strategies mortgage companies use to withstand the downtimes in the housing market can be applied to the manufacturing sector. Robert probably won't give up the family jewels, but I want to know what spurred him to start STRATUS, what services his company provides, and where he sees the company going. It's sure to be an interesting episode!

All publicity is good publicity. I wonder if Jessica Yingling would agree with that? She's the founder of Little Dog Communications, a PR firm that helps biotech companies craft and communicate their message. I'm interested to hear Jessica's story. Why did she leave Corporate America? How did she get past the fear of starting her own venture? What's next for her company? Tune in to find out!

"How did you go from Engineering school to being a career coach?" That's my burning question for Angela Copeland, founder of Copeland Coaching. I'll chat with her about her beginnings in STEM, her eventual transition into career coaching, and everything in between. I suspect she has an interesting story to tell. Tune in to hear it!

Bette Frick, owner of The Text Doctor and author of the book, Business Matters: A Freelancer's Guide to Business Success in Any Economy, is on Neil Thompson Speaks! I'll ask her about her journey from corporate employee to maven of technical writing, her advice for aspiring freelancers, and her plans for the future. Tune in!

I have a business and I want to increase my brand. What can a blog do for me? 

I'll be speaking with Dayne Shuda, founder of Ghost Blog Writers, to get an answer to that question. I'll ask him about his beginnings in corporate America, his start with Ghost Blog Writers, his pitch to convince potential clients to hire his business, and much more. Tune in!

Professional speaker, entrepreneur, and all-around good guy Bob Dietrich stops by Neil Thompson Speaks! to talk about his journey from company man to self-employed man. Take notes, people. This guy has some gems!

Professional barber Orestes Verge, better known as Big O to his friends and family, will join Neil Thompson Speaks! to talk about how he stumbled onto barbering, his experiences owning his own barbershop, and how he eventually became the line-up king of Southern California.

Robert Budd, kettlebell king and owner of A Body In Motion, will stop by to tell us about his journey from powerlifter to power business owner.