Networking With Michelle | Personal Connection, Influential Network

Tiffany Taylor Hicks is a training consultant and business strategist of the Velvet Rope Experience. This is a great interview for the solopreneur and small business owner to find the small elements that distinguish you from your competition. In this episode we discuss how to create a memorable customer experience:

• The biggest problems small business owners face within their business.
• The power of connection and process of creating memorable experiences.
• The four R's: revenue, referrals, reviews, and retention.

Contact Tiffany:

• velvetropeexperience.com
• [email protected]
• https://www.facebook.com/VelvetRopeExp

Upcoming Events:

• Womeneur Conference, Friday April 27th in New York
• NY Meetup (TBD)
• People Fund
• Paul Brunson Content Creators Mastermind (Private)
• Women's Mastermind (Private)

Sponsorship:

• WP Engine (web hosting)
• 7 Steps to Creating an Influential Personal Brand

Contact Michelle:

• http://michellengome.com
• [email protected]
• https://www.instagram.com/michellengome

After The Go-Giver's publication back in 2008, Bob and John went on to apply the Go-Giver idea — that is, the more you give, the more you have — to sales (Go-Givers Sell More), leadership (The Go-Giver Leader), and education (A Teacher's Guide to The Go-Giver). The natural question was, "What's next?" In these highly polarized times, they thought it might be helpful to explore a Go-Giver approach to influence and the role it plays in our capacity for empathy, civil discourse, and the ability to see another's perspective.

At its heart, The Go-Giver Influencer is a story about what it takes to bridge differences, to settle disputes and defang conflicts, to find common ground where there appear to be only irreconcilably polarized positions. (And, yes, even to negotiate business dealings.) It is also about what it takes to be someone whom others trust and look to for sound guidance, clear judgment, and evenhanded wisdom in times of challenge.

We discuss:

• What is an "influencer"? And what is a go-giver influencer?
• What exactly is influence? Is it something that just comes to some people naturally, like charisma, or can anyone develop it? And if so, how?
• How can Millennials find balance in giving?

Contact John:

http://johndavidmann.com/

Upcoming Events:

• Womeneur Conference, Friday April 27th in New York
• NY Meetup (TBD)
• People Fund
• Paul Brunson Content Creators Mastermind (Private)
• Women's Mastermind (Private)

Sponsorship:

• WP Engine (web hosting)
• 7 Steps to Creating an Influential Personal Brand

Contact Michelle:

• http://michellengome.com
• [email protected]
• https://www.instagram.com/michellengome

A bit behind, but wanted to release this HIV Awareness follow up episode. Brittany and I received great feedback from people serving its purpose to get the conversation started.

In addition, NWM is about evolvement in life and business. I will continue to address tough topics on this show and I hope you stay with me on this journey.

Upcoming Events:

• Womeneur Conference, Friday April 27th in New York
• NY Meetup (TBD)

Sponsorship:

• WP Engine (web hosting)
• 7 Steps to Creating an Influential Personal Brand

Contact Michelle:

• http://michellengome.com
• [email protected]
• https://www.instagram.com/michellengome

Ash Cash a financial expert and author of The Wake Up Call: Financial Inspiration Learned from 4:44 + A Step by Step Guide on How to Implement Each Financial Principle.

My good friend Shimeka Williams told me to reach out to him and I am glad I did. Ya'll know I'm a Jay-Z fan and Ash delivered in this interview. We discussed

• The history of Black economics.
• Taking action steps to make and save money and manage credit.
• Being responsible for individual wealth that leads to generational wealth and community development.

Contact:

http://www.iamashcash.com

The Wake Up Call (Amazon)

Upcoming Events:

Womeneur Conference, Friday April 27th in New York

Sponsorship:

• WP Engine (web hosting)
• 7 Steps to Creating an Influential Personal Brand

Contact Michelle:

• http://michellengome.com
• [email protected]
• https://www.instagram.com/michellengome

Brittany Flournoy is an HIV Awareness advocate based in Houston, Texas. I'm going to be honest this episode took me by surprised. Brittany and I are colleagues and we scheduled this interview a bit casually. I know this is an important topic, but I was not prepared for all the knowledge shared with me. I really hope you enjoy this episode. Start having the conversation with your partner, friends and family.

We discuss the following:

• HIV affecting African-Americans at a high rate
• Why and how often you should get tested
• Having the conversation with your partners including family and friends
• The difference between HIV and AIDS

Resources:

• HIV Awareness Days - March 20th National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #NNHAAD
• AIDS Foundation Houston
• HIV Among African-Americans Stats

Contact Brittany:

Facebook

Upcoming Events:

Womeneur Conference, Friday April 27th in New York

Sponsorship:

• WP Engine (web hosting)
• 7 Steps to Creating an Influential Personal Brand

Contact Michelle:

• http://michellengome.com
• [email protected]
• https://www.instagram.com/michellengome

This is the last segment of our Questions & Answers. I wrap up with content creation and podcasting. There is some overlap when it comes to questions or methods but stick with what will work for you. As always Play To Your Strengths! Thanks to everyone that submitted questions.

Some of the questions asked:

• The how to's of content creation
• Benefits of podcasting vs other social media platforms
• Process of producing quality content
• How does podcasting add value to brand
• The cost typically associated to produce quality programming

Resources:

• Need a strategy session on your personal brand? Code: NWM
• Creating a Content Marketing Strategy (Aug 8, 2016 episode)
• Time to Make Some Noise: 7 Steps to Creating an Influential Personal Brand
• 33 Ways to Content Flip
• Podcast Checklist and Resource Guide
• The Entrepreneur's Startup Game by Plan by Sharon Beason's founder of Womeneur Conference

Upcoming Events:

Womeneur Conference, Friday April 27th in New York

Sponsorship:

• WP Engine (web hosting)
• 7 Steps to Creating an Influential Personal Brand

Contact:

• http://michellengome.com
• [email protected]
• https://www.instagram.com/michellengome

A conversation with my friend Ashlyn Carr, CPA as we talk about life.

Upcoming Events:

Womeneur Conference, Friday April 27th in New York

Sponsorship:

• WP Engine (web hosting)
• 7 Steps to Creating an Influential Personal Brand

Contact:

• http://michellengome.com
• [email protected]
• https://www.instagram.com/michellengome

Here we go, Round 2: These questions are centered around business, marketing, and networking. I answered about 20 questions in this episode. I hope you enjoy. Questions:

• What is the best way to begin branding your business?
• Is it best to establish the connection between your name and your brand from the beginning? If so, what the best and most effective way to do that?
• How does being a published authoring add value to your brand?
• Next, best steps after deciding to start your own business?
• How to go from employee/group/team mentality to entrepreneurial mindset?
• How to combat the unexpected feelings of isolation and the struggle some have to network.

Upcoming Events:

Womeneur Conference, Friday April 27th in New York

Sponsorship:

• WP Engine (web hosting)
• 7 Steps to Creating an Influential Personal Brand

Contact:

• http://michellengome.com
• [email protected]
• https://www.instagram.com/michellengome

I received over 40 questions ranging from business, marketing, branding, becoming an author, and launching a podcast. I am answering every single question over the next four episodes.

Questions:

• When do I need a coach?
• What are the benefits of coaching?
• How do I set my pricing?

Resources Mentioned:

• Understanding Value Based Pricing
• Impact Pricing by Mark Stiving

Upcoming Events:

Womeneur Conference, Friday April 27th in New York

Sponsorship:

• WP Engine (web hosting)
• 7 Steps to Creating an Influential Personal Brand

Contact:

• http://michellengome.com
• [email protected]
• https://www.instagram.com/michellengome

Dr. Ruth Simmons, an accomplished university president with administrative experience in Ivy League schools, a women's university and a historically black college, has been named President of Prairie View A&M University. Ruth J. Simmons was President of Brown University from 2001-2012. Under her leadership, Brown made significant strides in improving its standing as one of the world's finest research universities.

Thank you Vannessa Wade from Connect the Dots PR

Website:

http://www.pvamu.edu

http://www.pvamu.edu/president

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