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Content creation is one of the pillars of doing business TODAY. This guest is a master storyteller and marketer, I've followed him on LinkedIn. Here's a quick take from our conversation that will boost your content creation. See the P.S for the full episode link.

Ben's take: Marketing done right should connect, elevate, and draw people to a different way of thinking. $ales are a natural consequence.

Ben Albert is a collaborative content marketer, host of The Real Business Connections Podcast and the Owner/Founder of Balbert Marketing LLC, where they empower businesses to nourish and grow their incredible reputations.

To connect with Ben:
www.balbertmarketing.com/alllinks

Ben's picks for the Leaders Are Readers Series:
Amplify Your Influence: Transform How You Communicate And Lead by Rene Rodriguez
Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, And Change Your Life Through The Power Of Storytelling by Matthew Dick and Dan Kennedy
How To Get A Meeting With Anyone: The Untapped Selling Power Of Contact Marketingby Stu Heinecke

P.S. 🔥 Listen to the full pod episode, Amplify Your Message To Connect With Ben Albert at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1139753/11130426

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Want to create a thriving business that makes an impact? In this episode, Chris Lautenslager, author of The Prosperity Loop, shares his powerful community-centric approach to business that leads to long-term prosperity and success.

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• The Prosperity Loop and how it can transform your small business.
• Why building a strong community is essential for business success.
• Chris’s personal journey and the principles behind his approach.
• Actionable tips for fostering connections that drive growth.
• The mindset shift that can take your business from surviving to thriving.

Chris is a seasoned sales and business veteran with a Masters in Finance and Economics from Northwestern University. His forty-year career began on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, where he started his first business in partnership with his brother Curtis.

Driven by an unshakable desire to partner with the leaders of small and medium businesses, Chris founded GET LOOPED, LLC as a platform to showcase the value and benefits of a collective prosperity for people, businesses and communities. Today, he helps businesses and CEOs incorporate prosperity in collaboration with profitability into their business practices.

📚 Books mentioned:
The Prosperity Loop : A Wealth Creation Model For Socially Conscious Leaders, Their Teams, And Their Communities by Chris Lautenslager

🤝Connect with Chris
https://get-looped.com/

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Thinking about starting a non-profit with a powerful purpose? In this episode, Anika Jackson, founder of a disruptive non-profit, shares how to build a company that creates real change with innovative programs and bold branding strategies.

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• How to start a non-profit that disrupts the status quo and makes a difference.
• The key to developing programs that truly impact your community.
• Anika’s approach to powerful branding that aligns with your mission.
• Overcoming the challenges of launching a non-profit in today’s world.
• Practical tips for combining social good with entrepreneurial success.

Anika Jackson is a senior communications and marketing professional with over 25 years of experience working with diverse brands and clients to build local and global interest and create meaningful, synergistic relationships between brands and consumers.

Anika produces and hosts the Your Brand Amplified® podcast, a Listen Notes top 0.5% podcast. In addition, she is a graduate level professor at USC Annenberg and co-producer and co-host of the USC MediaSCape speaker series and podcast.

To learn more about Anika's work:
https://fullcapacitymarketing.systeme.io/brandamplifier-entrepreneur

🤝 Connect with Anika Jackson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anikajackson/


📚Books mentioned
Half The Sky: How To Change The World by Nicholas D. Kristoff and Sheryl Wu Dunn

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Feeling stuck or uninspired in your entrepreneurial journey? This episode is your wake-up call! Discover how to set breakthrough goals, get unstuck, and use proven strategies like the oxcart technique to build unstoppable momentum in your business.

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• The secret to setting breakthrough goals that propel you forward.
• How visualization and the “carrot and stick” method can transform your mindset.
• Why being stuck is often the precursor to your next big breakthrough.
• An introduction to the oxcart technique and how it applies to entrepreneurial success.
• Practical strategies to stay focused and overcome inertia in your business.

Terry L. Fossum's is the #1 Bestselling author on Wall Street Journal, a survival reality show winner representing all of Boy Scouts of America, a highly successful businessman reaching the top 1% in his entire industry – in the world, and his TEDxTalk reached #2 in the world.

His book, 'The Oxcart Technique - Blueprint of Success' has helped people succeed in business, FINALLY lose that weight,  save their marriages, and even overcome addictions.

Today, he's going to tell us how to apply that to creating success as an entrepreneur.

📚 The Oxcart Technique: Blueprint For Success (available on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4clfmbr)

🤝For more information about Terry
http://www.terrylfossum.com/

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Are you battling impostor syndrome as an entrepreneur? In this episode, Liz Wolfe reveals the power of inner work and personal development that helps you overcome self-doubt and live out your full entrepreneurial potential.

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• How to recognise and break free from the grips of impostor syndrome.
• The #1 mindset shift that will help you embrace your worth and potential.
• Liz’s approach to building confidence as an entrepreneur.
• Practical strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs and stepping into your greatness.
• How to silence self-doubt and start believing in your business vision.

Liz got her entrepreneurial start growing up on a sheep farm in Western Pennsylvania. Later she moved to NYC to get as far away from the farming life as possible. She started her business with her husband 25 years ago and coaches individuals to get unstuck so they can launch and grow an abundant business. She also plays the ukulele and is half of the singing duo Ukulicious.

🎁 Struggling with selling? Free download Overcome the 5 Biggest Fears of Selling at https://lizwolfecoaching.com/sell

🤝 Connect with Liz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizwolfecoach/

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Want to grow your B2B business as a solopreneur? In this episode, Robert Poole shares his proven cold calling playbook and strategies to help you expand your business, land high-value clients, and boost your sales pipeline.

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• How to leverage cold calling as a solopreneur to scale your B2B business.
• Robert’s step-by-step cold calling playbook that delivers results.
• The key mindset shifts needed to approach cold calling with confidence.
• Proven strategies for converting cold leads into loyal clients.
• Tips for managing rejection and staying motivated throughout the process.

Robert Poole is the co-founder of Total Business Results. He helps entrepreneurs who are tied to their businesses make the transition from operator to owner in their business so they can finally achieve the freedom they got into entrepreneurship in the first place..

Learn how to boost your lead generation and sales with effective cold calling scripts, overcome the fear of cold calling, and transform from an operator to a business owner, even as a solopreneur.

 Discover the best practices and techniques to achieve cold calling success and drive business growth.

To learn more about Robert:
https://www.totalbusinessresults.com/PrivateCoaching.aspx

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Want to elevate your business and stand out as a thought leader? In this episode, Sara Lohse shares how to power up your brand using authentic storytelling that builds connection, trust, and influence.

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• Why authentic storytelling is a game-changer for thought leadership.
• How to craft and share your personal story to connect deeply with your audience.
• Sara’s tips for using storytelling to inspire action and grow your business.
• The powerful impact of vulnerability and honesty in your messaging.
• Practical steps to make your story resonate and stand out in a crowded market.

Sara Lohse is a storyteller, marketer, and brand architect with a knack for turning narratives into connections. Through Favorite Daughter Media, Sara uses her passion and talent to help mission-driven brands amplify their impact, proving that authentic storytelling and strategic marketing go hand in hand.

📚 Get a copy of Sara's debut book:
Open This Book: The Art Of Storytelling For Aspiring Thought Leaders by Sara Lohse 

🤝 Connect with Sara
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saralohse/

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Is the idea of a side hustle calling your name? This episode dives deep into why 2025 is the year to step up and start building multiple streams of income. Whether you’re new to the hustle or ready to elevate your game, you won’t want to miss this!

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• The truth about financial security in today’s unpredictable world.
• Why relying on one income stream is no longer enough.
• How to balance a side hustle while growing your main business or career.
• The mindset shifts needed to unlock your next level of success.
• Inspiring real-world examples to spark your own ideas.

The barrier to making $10k/month isn't skill. It's effort and know how. Anyone can do it with some direction and focused effort." ~ James Lincoln
 
James started a digital agency in 2023, and scaled it to $40K MRR in 12 months while doing a full-time MBA and working a full-time job.

🤝 Connect with James
https://x.com/_jameslincoln
 

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Tired of "winging it" in your business? In this episode, Heather Ferrari reveals proven strategies to grow your business with clarity, structure, and purpose—no more guessing or hoping things will work out.

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• The importance of having a clear growth strategy for your business.
• Heather Ferrari’s framework for scaling your business without the overwhelm.
• How to create actionable plans that align with your vision and goals.
• The mindset shifts necessary to grow your business intentionally.
• Real-world examples of businesses that have successfully scaled with strategy.

Heather Ferrari is a seasoned business, sales, and leadership coach. With over 25 years of experience in sales and business ownership, she brings a wealth of experience to the table. Together we explore how to drive lasting success in your business with  practical tips and transformative insights.

To learn more about Heather go to:
https://www.heatherferrari.com/copy-of-services-metodology

🤝Connect with Heather:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermferrari/

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Feeling drained or overwhelmed on your entrepreneurial journey? In this episode, Ahmard Vital shares how to energize your purpose, dream bigger, and navigate stress to stay on track towards your goals and true potential.

What’s Covered in This Episode:

• How to reignite your passion and energy in the midst of entrepreneurial stress.
• Ahmard’s strategies for dreaming big and staying focused on your purpose.
• Practical tools to manage stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• How to embrace setbacks as part of your growth and success.
• The power of relentless pursuit in achieving your business goals.

Motivational consultant, international speaker, and 3 x author Ahmard Vital has empowered people globally with his inspirational guidance and tips for self-development.

Ahmard provides his audiences with the tools needed to achieve personal success, utilize willpower and determination, and develop strategies that will allow people of all ages to achieve personal and professional excellence.

After nearly a decade of studying the performance habits of high achieving athletes, Ahmard has developed programs of inspiration and motivation that are beneficial to individuals, professionals, companies, and organizations worldwide.

For more info:
http://www.ahmardvital.com/

🤝 Connect with Ahmard:
https://www.instagram.com/ahmardvital/

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