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How do you network effectively, to actually get results, with limited time and resources? Today we are going to turn you into a networking pro with proven strategies, specifically for Omaha. These techniques are easy to implement, don't cost money, and allow you just be yourself and enjoy building new relationships.

Christopher Slater is a networking guru who knows the ins and outs of the various networking groups in Omaha and we share what has worked and what hasn't so you know how to start networking in Omaha like a pro.

Additional Resources:

Chamber of Commerce List of Networking Groups & Events

Centersphere Networking Chapters Near You

West O Chamber

Millard Business Association

Young Professionals Summit (Annual Event for Omaha Chamber)

Young Nonprofit Network of Young Professionals of Greater Omaha

This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative, Copyright 2022

Over 50% of consumers and employees demand strongly that a company take a stand on an issue, but how do you speak out on a social issue without hurting your business? Today we learn from one of the best, Senator Megan Hunt, who shares how she has done this the right way and the wrong way. We'll give you the simple tips on if you should speak out, what you should think about first, and how to do it so that you don't hurt your business as a result.

The 3 question test to know if you should speak out on an issue:

1. Does the issue align with your company's mission and values?
2. Can you influence the issue in a meaningful way?
3. Will your constituencies agree with speaking out?

Additional Resources:

Should Your Company Speak Out?

Why Companies are speaking out now more than ever

The Omaha Podcast is a production of Two Brothers Creative

How would you like to add 30% more google traffic to your local business? Not only can you, you can do it for FREE! Google My Business, now known as Google Business Profile, is a local SEO gold mine for locally owned businesses. In this episode, our Google and SEO expert Joseph Kenney shares his most effective tips to increase your google business profile and SEO.

In this episode we will cover:

1. What is Google Business Profile
2. Where do we find it and how do we get it set up for our businesses
3. What is the best strategy to maximize my Google My Business
4. Additional things that people can do to increase their Google search rankings, that don't cost any money

Additional Resources

• Direct Link To Create Your Business Profile On Google

The Omaha Podcast is a production of Two Brothers Creative

I want you to imagine an artist, a painter or sculptor, now there's a good chance that we have an image of a starving artist in your head right now. The reality is that you don't have to be a starving artist if you simply take a different approach. On today's episode we are joined by Jeff Koterba who embodies the artistic passion we admire so much, as well as how to make a living doing it. Today we'll learn exactly how to turn your passion into profit with all the resources for you to make it happen for you, now.

Support & Subscribe to Jeff Koterba:

Support Jeff Koterba on Patreon

Visit Jeff Koterna's Website

Additional Resources to profit from your artistic passion:

7 Ways to Make Money From Art

Artists are terrible with Monday but you can make money doing what you love

Additional resources from this episode, including 16 direct links to sites and job boards where you can make a living from your artistic passion:

AIGA

Alliance of Artist Communities

Art jobs

Authentic jobs

Coroflot

Creative Hotlist

Creative pool

Design Milk jobs

Dezeen jobs

Dribbble

Hive

For freelancers, here are a few with an arts and media focus that can help you get started:

MediaBistro.com – An awesome job board for finding media-specific jobs.

99designs.com – Good for finding graphic design or illustration work. The site has paid out over $200 million to its community of designers.

Designs.net – Allows you to place your work on its marketplace where potential clients can find and pay you for your work.

Behance.com – Another great site with a comprehensive job board for graphic designers and illustrators.

DesignerNews.com – A massive community of designers with plenty of opportunities to find freelance gigs

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This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative

How do you do what you love and actually make a living doing it? On today's episode we will give you the playbook on how to do what you love for a living with Omaha stories that prove it is never too late to make it happen. They say to love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life, so on today's episode you will learn exactly how to make that happen.

Additional Resources

Tony Robbins Steps To Doing What You Love

The 4 Reasons You Should Do What You Love

Forbes' Guide To Doing What You Love To Do

Connect with The Omaha Podcast:

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This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative

Today we're going to learn how to get those big hairy audacious goals done. We're joined by Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert who, whether you love her or not, has gotten a lot of big projects done for the city of Omaha. Today we go on the road to the newly developed Gene Leahy Mall to find out exactly how leaders get shit done.

Resources from this episode:

Learn More About Jean Stothert, The Mayor of Omaha

The New Gene Leahy Mall at The Riverfront

Connect with The Omaha Podcast:

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This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative

Is your leadership style actually working? How do you know if it is? As a business owner you are a leader, but you need to know if your leadership style is effective for your business goals. Today we'll learn how to identify what your leadership style is, whether or not it's effective, and why your leadership style matters so much to the success of your business.

Hosted by Matt Tompkins, Joseph Kenney, and Christopher Slater cover:

What is your leadership style and why does it matter?

How do you identify your own leadership style?

What are the most common leadership styles?

Additional resources from this episode:

Know What Your Leadership Style Is

7 Most Common Leadership Styles

The Leadership Styles That You Should Know

Connect with The Omaha Podcast:

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This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative

In this special sneak peek episode we get a preview into The Omaha Podcast, which is set to premiere this September, 2022.

What is The Omaha Podcast?

This podcast is a community created to help entrepreneurs like you succeed in Omaha, Nebraska. In every episode we'll learn what has made local businesses thrive, how they built their success, and the lessons learned along the way. We'll hear these stories directly from the Omaha entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders, to help you create your own success story.. This is your community, this is The Omaha Podcast.

The Omaha Podcast is made by Two Brothers Creative, who are invested in the strength and success of our local business community.