Paying It Forward

Wow, this was a really fun interview with a really smart business executive. Shane Parouse shares the knowledge he's gained while working in a diverse business environment for over 20 years. His most recent position includes training advisors and he shares five of the most important business lessons he instills in his trainee and trust me, anyone running a business can benefit from these tips. Stay tuned because Shane's top 5 tips are discussed during the last segment of the show. Enjoy! Josephine

This is a great podcast to listen to how one young woman followed her dream to start her own business. Julianna discusses the ups and downs of business ownership and how very important it is to have a business plan. Learn more about the one week solo business planning trip and how it can impact your business and your life. Enjoy!

Wow--this was a powerful packaging discussion with the most influential person in packaging. Joann Hines, also known as the Packaging Diva, shared her knowledge by reviewing the host of Paying It Forward, Josephine Geraci's package design of her invention, gLovies. Joann had some insightful suggestions on how to improve the old packaging. Lots of lessons were learned about the "to do" and the "not to do" regarding the front and back of a product's packaging. Should "As Seen On TV" be on the front or back of the package? Is a picture really worth a thousand words? Is less more? What color is best to use for a product's package? Before investing in a product's package, learn what the Packaging Diva has to advise regarding standing 5 feet from your product. Seriously, this entire podcast is well worth your time--you will learn so much about packaging. Take it from me, Josephine, PLEASE--learn from my mistakes. Enjoy!

This was honestly one of the best Paying It Forward radio shows ever. Robyn Pellei is a dynamic woman who know how to truly do it all. She's a mom of 9 kids, a former nurse and now a successful business owner. Robyn shares many tips and tricks on how to bring a product to the market place. This is a must to listen to podcast for anyone who has a product or is thinking about inventing/selling a product. Enjoy the show because I truly loved interviewing Robyn. Josephine

Are you an introvert or know someone who is and would like some great advice from a great business coach? Well, this is a must listen to interview as Beth describes the many ways an introvert can achieve success as an entrepreneur or business professional.

This was a very informative interview with a Chief Patent Officer who worked in the Patent Office and has been working with patents for over 30 years. Learn the ins and outs of patents and listen in to hear the Five Key P Concepts related to Patents. The purpose of this show was to truly save my listeners from making all the mistakes I had made. Enjoy the show because this is a true example of Paying Knowledge Forward.

Bill Corbett Jr., does an amazing job of describing the importance of branding and social media in today's ever changing world. He shares so many tips and tricks that will save you tons of time and will help you work efficiently so you can get the most out of the time you spend working on creating a successful business.

Carolyn Carter inventor of Clingy Cord. Learn how a stay at home mom came up with the idea for her invention and is now tackling the task of bringing her product to market. The second half of the show, we were joined by Traci Bisson of the Mom Entrepreneur Group who shared with us many business tips.

David Fields provides great business tips on how to establish a business on a solid foundation. My favorite tip was when David suggested and agreed that writing a business plan is important but how writing a Plan B or even a Plan C could be crucial to a businesses success. Learn more on how David became a successful mentor to business coaches & consultants. Lots of helpful business advice.

Learn how a talented young entrepreneur manages to start her own magazine at the mere age of 22. Brittany Earls describes how she runs a tight ship with talented individuals, how she meets deadlines and how she Pays It Forward through her networking program for entrepreneurs.

The last segment of the show, Janet Cook, The Healthy New York Chic calls in to discuss her Healthy 100 Day Challenge and discusses the importance of maintaining a strong and healthy body and how that can help the bottom line of your business.