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On this episode of #AskSkylerLive, we ask Skyler: Questions from #AskSkylerLive 18: What's the best way to tell your boss that you don't need to be micromanaged? Do you need a business plan? How do you learn and grow from negative experiences? Have a question you want answered? Email [email protected] or hit us up on the socials. Be sure to check out http://SkylerIrvine.com for links, show notes and exclusive content!

Perfecting Your Podcast | Association of Women in Sports Media 2018 Breakout Session This is a talk I gave at this year's conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. I talk about the power and impact of podcasting and do extensive Q&A with the audience.

About Delly Everyday: Delly Everyday is an up-and-coming hip-hop artist who grew up in poverty in ghettos of South Phoenix, Arizona. Delly Everyday prides himself with originality, creativity, and catchy wordplay and has been completely dedicated to his craft every day. By doing so, Delly Everyday has catapulted himself ahead of many others artists and created an intense energy for the music industry. His belief is that if you work on your passions every day, than you will excel at it. What’s your favorite movie? The Secret and The Law of Attraction Do you have any upcoming events/products launching that you would like to promote? I will be going on tour for the first time in July (19th-29th). -"If it were easy everybody would do it "Tour -#365 challenge, inspired by Gary Vaynerchuk Hometown, if not Arizona when did you move here: Hometown hero! (Phoenix) What was the first job you ever held: My very first job was at the Harkins inside Arizona Mills. Favorite AZ restaurant, venue, or activity and why: Outside of music my favorite activity would be basketball and more recently golf. Basketball was my first passion and the lessons I learned helped with the work ethic and mentality I use in music. Golf because its really really hard. Who is someone that has had a major impact in the person you are today? My mom. She is the reason I am who I am today. What is your most memorable mistake you have made in your business or career? Not expecting the unexpected. I lost a rap battle and got booed off stage. The biggest obstacle you've overcome: Getting booed off of stage. Advice to someone pursuing a career path in what you do? Really love the art and the process, it will help when things get tough. As well as work hard even when you think no one is watching. Show Notes: Delly Everyday pushing out songs everyday His inspiration from Gary Vaynerchuk His background producing music The first steps to producing music Inspiration and impacts from his music The details of creating music - technical, writer’s block, and more. Pushing out music he doesn’t like Analyzing the data and why it’s important What happens when the last song is posted? Unexpected opportunities - touring Overcoming the gimmick, focusing on the quality Growing through Instagram Recognition, networking, and word-of-mouth 5 years out - where Delly Everyday sees himself The process he goes through everyday - writing, studio time, graphic designers How his music influences others Instagram TV (IGTV) - how that helps him and his music The NBA Draft The Law of Attraction and performing with Big Sean Who would you like to be featured on The Skyler Irvine Show? Let us know at: http://www.skylerirvine.com/ Connect with Delly Everyday on Instagram: @dellyeveryday Listen to Delly Everyday on Soundcloud. And don’t forget to connect with your host, Skyler Irvine, on Instagram: @skylerirvine Thank YOU for supporting us!

Questions from today's #AskSkylerLive: What are the best ways for first time entrepreneurs to get word out about a startup? Andie on Quora: What’s worth spending more money on to have the best? What's more important; improving strengths or improving weaknesses? Tune in to #AskSkylerLive (almost) every day at 12pm on Facebook! Submit your questions to [email protected]. For more on this episode or any of our other episodes check out SkylerIrvine.com.

About Odeen Domingo: Odeen Domingo is an entrepreneur extraordinaire who co-founded CO-HOOTS, the CO-HOOTS Foundation, is the owner of Fresh Words Market, and puts in work as a word ninja at Eeko Studio. He has also interned for the Los Angeles Times in the newsroom and sports desk. After his dream internship, he moved on to working at the Arizona Republic and covered several different levels of sports. His passionate project, CO-HOOTS, has grown into a collaborate co-working space for entrepreneurs, startups, freelancers, and other influencers who want to share knowledge and grow with each other. Favorite AZ restaurant, venue, or activity and why? Matt's Big Breakfast -- I love breakfast. And this is my all-time favorite breakfast spot. I order an off-the-menu item that I usually have to explain to the server what it is. And the Griddlecakes are THE BEST. Who is someone that has had a major impact in the person you are today? My wife, Jenny Poon. Her passion, her drive and her business acumen are awe-inspiring. She has taught me several things about business and about myself. She has also give me the greatest gifts I could ever ask for -- our marriage and our daughter. What is your most memorable mistake you have made in your business or career? Partnering with the wrong person when we started the Foundation and putting 100% trust in that person without much oversight. What’s the biggest obstacle you've overcome? Not being able to retain my position as the Arizona Cardinals beat reporter at The Arizona Republic after the 2005 season. Advice to someone pursuing a career path in what you do? Everything boils down to empathy. Having empathy. Being empathetic. You have to be empathetic to people's needs and your audience's problems to add value to this world; to find solutions. Show Notes: Odeen’s sports writing and media background Working at the Arizona Republic What is CO-HOOTS and how did it start? His wife, Jenny, her background and design company, Eeko Studio Hurdles with CO-HOOTS Seeing companies grow (and graduate) with CO-HOOTS His role at CO-HOOTS today Improving skills at the Youth Change-Makers Summit What ‘Grit” means to him and succeeding as a company Mentors, strategizing, and learning from others Technical skills needed in business Marketing, digital media, and analytics versus creativity Advice for young entrepreneurs - technology and relationships Being self-aware, authentic, and empathic His excitement for the future Movement of celebration for women Soccer in America now and in the next decade World Cup and the right mentality Who would you like to be featured on The Skyler Irvine Show? Let us know at: http://www.skylerirvine.com/ Connect with Odeen Domingo on Twitter:  @azc_domingo Support Odeen’s Youth Change-Makers Summit and other upcoming events: http://cohoots.com/events/ Support the Co-Hoots Foundation here: https://www.azgives.org/cohootsfdn And don’t forget to connect with your host, Skyler Irvine, on Instagram: @skylerirvine Thank YOU for supporting us!

Questions from today's #AskSkylerLive: (1:20) Are Chamber of Commerce groups and networking groups still important in today's world when I can reach more people on social media? Is the real world interaction mandatory? (3:50) When is the right time to start a new goal? (6:55) How do you get customers to come back and do business with you again and again? Tune in to #AskSkylerLive each weekday at 12pm on Facebook and don't forget to submit your questions to [email protected]. For more on this episode or any of our other episodes check out SkylerIrvine.com.

On this episode of Ask Skyler Live, I talk about my first management experience, the most important quality of personal branding and how to charge your clients more money than your competitors. Submit your questions to [email protected] For more on this episode or any of our other episodes check out SkylerIrvine.com and sign up for my Digital Digest to receive exclusive content 2x per month!

Skyler answers audience submitted questions on Facebook Live on these topics: Setting Achievable Goals, Taking Risks & Getting more Instagram Followers. If you want a question answered, tune into our next Facebook Live (almost) every day at noon! Or send them to [email protected] and we will be sure to get you an answer!

#theSKYLERIRVINEshow Episode 85 with Chris Hardin, Beverage Dir. and Regional Manager of Genuine Concepts in Phoenix Arizona. Restaurants managed include: - The Vig - Womack - Little Woody - Ladera - Cobra Arcade, with a 2nd location opening up on Tucson soon! and more. Chris has over 10 years in the beverage industry, the majority of which he has been 100% sober. Rising through the ranks in the restaurant industry, Chris has seen it all. We discuss all this plus the current state of restaurants, the positive and negative impacts social media and DoorDash, and what its like to root for the Cleveland Browns. Chris has the unique ability to get you excited about any topic and I really hope you get the chance to listen to this episode all the way through. Thank you so much for checking this out and I hope you enjoy it!

Skyler Irvine is answering your questions on #AskSkylerLive Episode 013. - What advice would you give to a recent graduate - There are so many podcasts out there now, is it too late to start my own? - How do I get people to respond to me emails on LinkedIn? Have a question? Send it to [email protected] or Connect with me on instagram @SkylerIrvine