Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Josh Dirks

THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ON MEDIA MARKETING

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.14

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In today's episode of the Awakened Life Podcast, Scott is joined by the CEO and founder of Project Bionic to talk about marketing in the era of tech: media and innovation.

Episode Highlights:

The Social Media Space (Journey as a pioneer)

Helping people understand innovation and media (Impact of technology on entrepreneurship)

Tips to help a business mature

Hiring a coach for your business

Social Media Creatives

Creating your digital marketing plan

Building and trusting your team in the business (understand what your role is)

Utilizing networks, resources and social media

Telling your story through social media creatives

Playing along with the system

Staying up to date

Scaling your business through digital marketing

Making Marketing SimpleThe power of social media can drive positive marketing in your business. Honing and humanizing your social media presence, creating strategic and customized plans, and growing authentic relationships between company and community that convert leads into customers and customers into advocates will be more accessible than ever. Digital marketing and technology innovation can transform your brand’s online personality into a trusted community or personnel. You deliver strategic, actionable brand messaging that moves your audience through the marketing funnel, generating repeatable, measurable ROI grounded in growth by authenticity.

Learn more about Josh here :

Website: https://projectbionic.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuadirks/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuadirks/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshdirks

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Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Cliff Duvernois

PODCASTING: THE KEY TO BUILDING CONNECTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.13

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In today's episode of the Awakened Life Podcast, Cliff Duvernois, the Podcast & Radio Host of "Ordinary People; Extraordinary Things" at Total Michigan, joins Scott Landis to talk about how podcasting may help entrepreneurs build their businesses. 

Listen in as they discuss the significance of developing connections and relationships and how podcasting makes it simple.

Episode Highlights:

Going through dark times in your life

Having the right level of awareness and mindset

Breaking the mirror

Cliff’s career (past businesses)

The power of story (starting a podcast)

Podcast as business

The gift of a having a great mindset

Why are you waiting? (doing your passion)

Going all in

Why you should do a podcast

Making life easier through sharing stories

Sharing Your Story

Podcasts not only serve as a straightforward and powerful marketing tool, but they also offer a genuine avenue to connect with people and demonstrate authenticity. Within the realm of entrepreneurship, authenticity plays a pivotal role in running a business, as it instills a sense of trust in customers and consumers, fostering belief in your business. Once trust has been established, forging meaningful connections and relationships necessary for the organic functioning of your business becomes considerably more manageable.

Learn more about Cliff here :

Website: https://cliffduvernois.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffordduvernois/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/cliffordduvernois 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cliffduvernois/

Podcast: https://totalmichigan.com/#

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Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Kristy Yoder

Delegation: The Key to Unlocking Your Potential

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.12

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Kristy Yoder, founder and CEO of Smart Virtual Assistants Agency joins Scott Landis on today's episode of the Awakened Life Podcast. Kristy is a Filipina entrepreneur based in Ohio who successfully grew her business from 0 to a seven-figure by helping busy owners scale their businesses through delegation.

Tune in to this episode to learn how to grow your business by becoming a master delegator.

Episode Highlights:

Introduction of Kristy Yoder

Growing a business from Zero to 7-figures 

The beginning of Smart Virtual Assistants

Growing with a team of VAs

Before founding SmartVAs (Knowing when to say no)

How delegating allows you to say no to clients

Focusing on the things you can do

Knowing what you like as a business owner

How and Where to Hire a Virtual Assistant

Tips on how to work with a Virtual Assistant

Understanding what your mission and vision are (living in your purpose)

What makes SmartVAs different from other agencies

How to delegate properly

Removing yourself out of your business (delegating everything)

Why you can’t afford to not delegate

Growing As a Person And As a Leader

Delegating may sound scary and challenging, but it makes things under your plate look easy.

As a leader, delegating is important because you can’t and shouldn’t do everything yourself. Not only that it lets you trust experts to do the job for you at a more efficient level, but it can also help you keep you sane. Running a business is stressful and time-consuming; delegating allows you more time and space to focus on the things that matter most in your personal and professional life. With enough time and headspace, you can think well about your passion, purpose, and business ideas that will affect your life as a business owner and well-being, making you happy, less stressed, and at peace.

Learn more about Kristy and SmartVAs here :

Website: https://smartvirtualassistants.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-yoder/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoursmartvirtualassistants/?_rdc=1&_rdr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartvirtualassistants/ or https://www.instagram.com/kristyabbyyoder/

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XXnWRzyU1ZXDsKITUDhva?si=b8b8877afdaa4737

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Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Adam Packard

The Art of Building Authentic Connections on LinkedIn

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.11

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Welcome to today's episode of the Awakened Life Podcast. Adam Packard of Ninja Prospecting joins Scot Landis to discuss finding, creating, and keeping connections and turning them into business relationships through LinkedIn.

Episode Highlights:

Guest introduction of Adam Packard (How he and his business started)

Wrong ways of doing outreach (How to avoid mistakes)

Making it easy for people to say yes

Knowing what works or not (Facebook, LinkedIn)

Creating Connecting Message

How to win on Linkedin

Working with a team of 25 Virtual Assistants

Outsourcing for your business

Adam’s career as a Golf Pro to a motivational speaker

The importance of follow-up to retain clients

Having a CRM in your business

What Ninja Prospecting Does for Businesses

Family comes first before business

Hiring his first Virtual Assistant

Finding the right people to create a vision

Building a Connection On LinkedIn

A good connection benefits both persons involved. But a real connection must be a two-way deal for it to persist. Why should the other person bother staying connected if you're the only one benefiting from the connection? Or why would the other party stress out just so they could connect with you?

The same is true for LinkedIn. LinkedIn is all about business networking; therefore, making a meaningful LinkedIn connection will entail adding professional value on some level. Business owners may think that building connections on social media is more accessible than doing it on LinkedIn. Adam, an expert, noted that you must have the right formula and be consistent to genuinely like people.

Your profile, targeting, and messaging must be harmonious and on point.  

If you're looking to pitch and sell all day long, then LinkedIn won't work for you. There is a time and a place to sell, but you must understand the process to get there. Otherwise, you never will.

Learn more about Adam and his company on:

Website: https://ninjaprospecting.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampackard/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamPackard

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theadampackard

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Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Itzel Sanchez

Living with Passion and Faith

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.10

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In today's episode of the Awakened Life Podcast, Scott Landis is joined by Itzel Sanchez. A proud Memphian who loves helping people find their perfect home or sell properties at a top price! 

Listen as she talks about her journey from being a responsible daughter/sister, faithful believer, and passionate nurse to a successful real estate businesswoman.

Episode Highlights:

Who Is Itzel Sanchez

Meeting Michael Stansbury (The Act of God)

Itzel's Background Story (A Story of Survival)

Getting Out Of Hardships

Walking With God Makes Things Possible

Success in Real Estate Business

Passion For People

Abiding in God’s Tent and Feet On Earth

Feeling Empty and Filled with God’s Presence

Living in Faith (Trust in God)

In God’s Name

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart," a bible verse that has guided Itzel's life.

Itzel, like the rest of us, went through survival mode at a young age. Her mother's troubles, being abandoned by her parents, doubt of existence, and downfalls (mentally and emotionally) were all witnessed. With those items, you'd think she wouldn't make it, but Itzel did. She is now a happy mother, wife, and successful businesswoman as a result of walking through all of her trials with God and allowing herself to be used by God to serve others and be rescued. Everything for her became possible by just trusting the Lord and his will.

Learn more about her and her business at:

Website: https://itzelrealtor.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itzelrealtor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itzelteamsanchez/

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Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Rick Wickizer

Setting Intentions To Create Your Identity and Life Purpose

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 9

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Your host, Scott Landis, is joined by Rick Wickizer in today's episode of the Awakened Life Podcast to talk about the importance of being yourself, being true to yourself, and serving your purpose in both your personal and professional life.

Episode Highlights:

Guest introduction (Rick’s background)

Overcoming anxiety(developing identity)

Think and Grow Rich by  Napoleon Hill

The power of true principles

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

The process of developing identity and finding your purpose (14:00)

Overcoming imposter syndrome and the 2008 Recession

Allowing god in your life

Knowing what you want in life and using your gift

The seeking heart and mind (uncovering the lies and creating your truth)

Identifying your gremlins

Manifesting optimism and contentment

The Principles of Success: understanding what want in Life (Personal & Professional)

Working hard on yourself to completion

Business in the Speed of Love by Rick Wickizer

Uncovering Your Identity and Life Purpose

Do you ever feel like life is draining you and you're not sure what to do next? In this episode, we discuss the importance of personal development and understanding what you truly want in life. Our guest, Rick, shares his personal journey of struggling with his identity, experiencing a failed marriage, navigating a recession, and dealing with imposter syndrome. Through it all, he has discovered the power of uncovering his life purpose and how it has improved his well-being, reduced inner conflict, and helped him say no to things that don't serve him.

Key Takeaways:

Self-reflection is crucial in uncovering your identity and life purpose. Take time to reflect on your interests, values, strengths, and weaknesses.

Exploring new things and setting goals can help you discover new passions and purpose.

Mindfulness practices can help you become more present and aware of negative patterns and thoughts.

Seek support from friends, family, or a therapist to stay motivated and accountable on your journey of self-discovery.

How to be intentional about picking your ideal life partner.

Join us as we explore the transformative power of uncovering your identity and life purpose.

Learn more about Rick by visiting his website:

https://rickwickizer.com/

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Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Rob Brown

More Authentic Networking

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.8

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In today's guest on the Awakened Life Podcast, Scott Landis sat down with Rob Brown.

Scott and Rob talk about referral marketing, how it affects a business, building relationships with your employees and clients, and most especially, running a business while strengthening your faith.

Episode Highlights:

Guest Introduction

Rob During Covid changes in the entrepreneurial world

Referrals and relationship

Bringing faith in your work lives

Rob’s family and career as a chef 

Living your purpose (building relationships)

Using your gift as a Christian and entrepreneur

Unpacking relationship-building

Being part of a Christian networking group

Doing business together as Christians (supporting Christian businesses)

Gaining and regaining building relationship-networking skills

Christian Business Alliance, G7 Networking,

Leading business with faith as a man, the relationships we form with others are keys to our mental and emotional well-being.

It's only natural for us to desire to be close to other people — to connect and build relationships. Relationships that can describe as social support are a very important part of being a man. Therefore, when social relationships break down or are damaged, it can greatly impact our mental well-being. That relationship also works with businesses.

Having numerous relationships or connections and a network of social support with people with the same mindset and goals can benefit you and help your whole group feel like you're all a single organism working together to achieve your point of success. With Rob, he doesn't only work with his group to achieve their goals but also to serve the purpose of life, which is to our god and his words. He makes sure that he can set an example to his people on how to serve faith that will give abundance and glory in their careers and personal lives.

Learn more about Rob and their community by visiting them on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachrobbrown/

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Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Justin Stoddart

 “How To Do ‘Up Stream’ Marketing”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.7

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Today's guest on the Awakened Life Podcast is Justin Stoddart, Founder & CEO of Think Bigger Real Estate.

Listen to this podcast so you can learn more business coaching for real estate agents, referrals & networks, improving value proposition, banking, podcasting, and Justin’s book: The Upstream Model.

Episode Highlights:

Authenticity & Podcasting

Stop playing small and play big for impact

Strategic Partnership (Creating outbound& Referral Flow)

Being authentic to yourself

Building referral network

The Upstream Model: Authored by Justin Stoddart

How to connect and do ‘Up Stream’ marketing (18:40)

Being valuable to the business owners that can refer you

Adding value to your target market

The Think Bigger Real Estate Podcast

Building A Relationship with Your Clients

When it comes to marketing, most business owners would either find their way to the public and hand over their credit cards or go straight to the point after locating their market, asking questions to solve their business problems. What business owners should do is add value to their clients or customer. They must earn their client's trust and ears by building a relationship with them. Ask questions that interest them the most, like what they do and how they do it. Then you can start by offering them "how you can help their business" get back on track or be more efficient in with their business. That way, you did not just provide for your business and help your clients but also build a network for your business for your clients, referring you to their other connections and establishing your name. Now, you will be fine engaging publicly or socially to promote and offer your services or product.

To learn more about Justin, feel free to visit him on:

Website: https://thinkbiggerre.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinstoddart/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinstoddart

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-bigger-real-estate/

If you are someone who’s interest is in the real estate business, you can get Justin’s book and learn more about the real estate business. Just click the link below to get your copy:

The Upstream Model

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Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Deb Curtis

"How To Leverage the SBA to Grow Your Business”

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.6

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Our guest for episode 6 of Season 4 of the Awakened Life Podcast is Deb Curtis, a business coach, and female entrepreneur who assists small businesses with loans and funding.

Join the conversation as Deb passionately shares her journey to success and career in the entrepreneurial world and tips on leveraging the SBA to grow your business.

Episode Highlights:

How Deb got into business

Being a woman in the industry (Deb’s career)

What SBA Lending is

The Silver Tsunami

Helping people how to become small business owners

Plotting out success and succession planning in your business

Training your key employees

The IRS tax returns

Diversification of your customers

Starting and getting into the entrepreneurial world

SBA to start franchising

How To Leverage the SBA to Grow Your Business

Running a business involves a complex floor plan, but marketing and sales serve as its cornerstone, particularly for small businesses. To succeed in today's Internet-driven society and navigate the pandemic's impact on business, entrepreneurs must understand the technical complexities of marketing and sales. Fortunately, the Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a significant advantage by offering assistance to small firms in four key areas: funding, education and training, government contracting, and policy advocacy.These programs are designed to assist entrepreneurs in starting and growing their businesses. To properly understand the benefits of utilizing SBA programs and services, understand the contracting process and how SBA programs and technical support can supplement your market—taking advantage of social media to build connections and reputation and buying old businesses of formers business owners who shifted careers or suffered from financial loss after the pandemic scaling them to keep up with the current entrepreneurial changes, making it profitable again.

To learn more about SBA programs that can help you grow or start a small business, connect with Deb through the links below:

Website: www.debcurtis.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/debjojocurtis

Facebook: www.facebook.com/debjojocurtis

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debjojocurtisTwitter: www.twitter.com/DebJoJoCurtis

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Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Dennis Deardorff 

Knowing Jesus: Discovering How Jesus Lives as Me

Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep.5

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Today's guest of the Awakened Life Podcast is the pastor and author of the book "Knowing Jesus: Discovering How Jesus Lives as Me",  Dennis Deardorff.

Dennis delves deeper into the book's purpose and his personal story of faith, Christian teachings, Christian theology, and Jesus Christ.

Episode Highlights:

Why Dennis wrote the book “Knowing Jesus: Discovering How Jesus Lives as Me”

Orthodox Christian teaching

Dennis's Spiritual Journey

Connecting with Christ through living as his body

Why are most men disconnected from Christ

Restoration of the truth

The gospel and Jesus in today’s era

The truth about the churches and organizations today

Feeding hungry hearts with the words about Jesus

Controlling Christianity in today’s society

Unfolding the reality (living in god)

Living in ignorance

The Tree of knowledge and life

Knowing Jesus: Discovering How Jesus Lives as Me

With his discovery, all of his questions about how and who Christ is, and not knowing anything about him 2000 years ago, that distant image of Jesus has vanished; now, Jesus, he knows, is as close to him as his heart. Believing and following him by living his life as a vessel to Christ.

To contact Dennis, Email: [email protected]

To order the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-Jesus-Discovering-how-lives/dp/B0BQM3BKYB

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