Unrivaled Experts

In this episode, host Chris interviews Kelly Bagla, a seasoned business attorney with two decades of experience. Known as the 'Queen of Business Law,' Kelly shares invaluable insights for entrepreneurs, stressing the importance of building a solid legal foundation, understanding the nuances of different business entities, and protecting intellectual property. The discussion covers the benefits of consulting a corporate attorney over using online services, the significance of staying compliant with corporate laws, and the necessity of protecting your brand. Additionally, Kelly addresses ongoing trends and potential legal changes entrepreneurs should be aware of, providing practical advice for safeguarding businesses against legal risks. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of why legal fundamentals are crucial for business success and how to navigate them effectively.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:35 Meet Kelly Bagla: The Queen of Business Law

02:13 Kelly's Love for Dogs

03:47 The Importance of Legal Protection for Entrepreneurs

06:03 Common Legal Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

09:44 Choosing the Right Business Structure

14:08 The Role of Corporate Attorneys

14:54 The Pitfalls of DIY Legal Services

16:29 The Importance of Proper Corporate Compliance

18:17 The Benefits of Professional Legal Advice

22:53 The Origin and Evolution of LLCs

23:26 Choosing the Right Business Structure

24:41 Importance of IP Protection

28:50 Understanding Trademarks, Patents, and Copyrights

31:58 Trends in Business Law and Regulations

38:40 Final Legal Advice for Entrepreneurs

Connect with Kelly:
Website: https://baglalaw.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/biz-queen/id1306064118
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-bagla-esq/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellybagla/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.bagla/

In this episode of Unrivaled Experts, host Chris Gunkle interviews Parker Dean, a stand-up comedian and executive coach, about leveraging humor and communication techniques to connect better in business and life. Parker shares his extensive experience from comedy, improv, and theater to help professionals like CEOs, engineers, and entrepreneurs improve their communication skills. Key topics include managing public speaking anxiety, engaging with audiences, and using humor effectively. Parker also introduces his coaching offerings, including personalized sessions and a unique group program, Mouthpiece Mastery, focused on enhancing off-the-cuff speaking abilities.

00:00 Introduction to Unrivaled Experts

00:16 Meet Parker Dean: The Secret Weapon

01:03 The Art of Captivating Audiences

04:05 Breaking the Ice with Your Audience

10:16 Engaging with Nonverbal Cues

17:39 Adapting Your Energy to the Room

20:52 Using Humor in Professional Settings

23:15 Using Humor in Sales Presentations

25:17 Techniques for Handling Unpredictable Situations

27:01 The Importance of Improvisational Skills

31:41 Discovering Your Authentic Communication Style

35:24 Measuring the ROI of Communication Training

41:50 How to Work with Parker and His Offerings

Connect with Parker:
Website: https://www.consultotc.com/
Mouthpiece Mastery course: https://mouthpiecemastery.com/mm
YouTube: @Mouthpiecemastery

In this episode of Unrivaled Experts, host Chris Gunkle welcomes Tarra Stubbins, a seasoned professional who has worked with high-profile figures like Mick Jagger and Richard Branson, and built her own multimillion-dollar service-based businesses. Tarra shares her unique insights on goal setting, achieving work-life balance, and the importance of strategic delegation. The discussion delves into maintaining focus amidst distractions, the significance of building the right habits, and leveraging one's network for success. Tarra also highlights the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and provides practical tips for overcoming them.

00:00 Introduction to Unrivaled Experts

00:15 Meet Tarra Stubbins: From Rock Stars to Entrepreneur

01:46 The Cult of Busy: Breaking the Hustle Culture

03:22 Maintaining Balance During Business Growth

05:34 Setting and Achieving Goals

14:53 The Power of Networking

21:39 Habits of High Performers

31:47 Delegation: A Key to Success

37:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Tarra:

Website: https://www.takeiteasygroup.com/

Stephen Woessner Shares How to Sell More, Charge Higher Fees, and Fill Your Pipeline with Right-Fit Clients

In this episode, Chris Gunkle talks with Stephen Woessner, the CEO and co-owner of Predictive ROI. Stephen has been in the marketing and agency trenches for over 30 years, and he's now on a mission to help agency owners and their teams sell more of what they do for higher fees by building a position of authority.

Stephen founded Predictive ROI in 2009, and he's helped agencies across the globe fill their sales pipelines with a steady stream of right-fit clients. He's also the host of two popular podcasts - "Onward Nation" and "Sell with Authority" - with over 1,100 episodes downloaded in 140+ countries. Stephen is the bestselling author of five books, including his latest, "Sell with Authority," which provides a proven framework for becoming an authority in your industry.

During the conversation, Stephen breaks down the three essential elements of building an authority position: niche, cornerstone content, and point of view. He explains how these three ingredients can help you shorten the path to monetization and attract a steady stream of right-fit clients. Stephen also shares insights on pricing strategy, the benefits of authority positioning, and how to avoid the "generalist" trap that so many small business owners and consultants fall into.

If you're an agency owner, consultant, or small business professional who's looking to sell more, charge higher fees, and work with your ideal clients, this episode is a must-listen. Stephen provides a clear, actionable roadmap for establishing your authority, differentiating yourself from the competition, and creating a sales process that practically eliminates objections.

Connect with Stephen:

Website:  PredictiveROI.com
Resources: PredictiveROI.com/resources
"WHO" Framework: PredictiveROI.com/who

In this episode of Unrivaled Experts, host Chris speaks with Corey Morris, President and CEO of Voltage, a digital marketing agency based in Kansas City. Corey brings nearly 20 years of experience in the field, working with both local clients and national brands, and contributing to major publications like Search Engine Journal, Search Engine Land, and Forbes. Corey discusses the importance of having a documented and accountable digital marketing plan, shares stories of marketing pitfalls, and emphasizes the need for goal-setting and ROI tracking. He outlines his four-phase approach to digital marketing—prerequisites, planning, campaign execution, and performance monitoring—stressing the criticality of strategy and planning. Corey also touches on adapting to technological changes like AI and offers insights for small business owners on how to develop an effective marketing strategy. Tune in to learn how to avoid common digital marketing traps and ensure your marketing strategy drives business growth.

00:00 Introduction to Corey Morris and Voltage

01:16 The Importance of a Documented Marketing Plan

04:18 Tracking ROI in Digital Marketing

09:02 Setting and Aligning Marketing Goals

13:59 The Four Phases of Digital Marketing

16:38 Revisiting and Adapting Your Marketing Strategy

19:48 Adapting to Technological and Audience Changes

26:29 Getting Started with Digital Marketing

30:46 Conclusion and Resources

Connect with Corey:

Book: https://thedmsp.com

Speaking/Coaching/Consulting: https://coreymorris.com

Agency: https://voltage.digital

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

Twitter: https://x.com/coreydmorris

FB (brand new page): https://www.facebook.com/digital.coreymorris

Mark Boldizar is best known for leading Fortune 500 companies as well as individual seven-figure entrepreneurs to realize their full potential. 

With Jack Canfield’s endorsement he co-wrote the bestselling book Unleash Your Future and was the first guest on his show Talking About Success. 

Mark has been featured in everything from the Los Angeles Tribune to Top Talent Magazine and he has shared the stage with living legends that include Denis Waitley, Bob Proctor, Les Brown, John Assaraf, and more. 

Mark has even been awarded a US patent for an innovation in the semiconductor industry. 

When he isn’t teaching people how to move from settling to success through the Law of Attraction, he can be found running or biking through beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Today, he is here to talk to us about the Mind Acceleration Effect.

Connect with Mark:

Get Your Free Law of Attraction (LOA) Report - The New Science of Success

Website: https://newscienceofsuccess.com/

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

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mark-boldizar

George started his career at global branding and advertising agencies working with brands like Pepsi, Unilever, Frito-Lay, Mars, among others. 

It was this experience that helped him learn the value of having a unique brand promise to help brands stand out from the crowd.

He’s still helping larger brands succeed through his branding and digital marketing company called Stephan Partners, but has also launched his personal branding and social selling company Watermelon Social. 

Today, he is here to talk to us about all things personal branding.

Connect with George:

Website: http://www.watermelonsocial.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-stephan-32b2a83

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

Tina Paterson is a master of efficiency, helping leaders to navigate the complexity of working with remote teams.

Author of the new book Effective Remote Teams, Tina has helped teams of over 10,000 members to navigate this new world of working remotely while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. 

With her proven steps and processes, these remote teams are actually MORE effective and efficient with more free time for their family and personal lives.

She dispels the entrenched notions of time and effectiveness and instead teaches the hard-earned strategies she has learned first-hand, to move from exhaustion and being overwhelmed, to a happier, healthier, more productive leader, wife, and parent.

Today, she is here to talk to us about effective remote work.

Connect with Tina:

Website: https://tina-paterson.com/

Resource:
The Top 10 Mistakes Leaders Make When Leading Remote Teams: https://www.effectiveremoteteams.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-paterson/

Dr. Lycka was living the good life as a leading cosmetic dermatologist until his life changed one day while visiting Disneyland with his family.

A medical condition was exposed on that trip that led to a sobering diagnosis and changed the course of Dr. Lycka’s life.

Now, Dr. Lycka is a Tedx Speaker, best-selling author, and transformational coach and mentor.

Today, he is here to talk to us about how to live a Fantastic Life.

Connect with Dr. Lycka:

Website: https://drallenlycka.com/
Website: coachingwithdrlycka.com

Susie Carder is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and profit coach.

Back in the day, Susie had a salon.  Just one salon.  But, she grew that to one of the most successful businesses in the country.  

In fact, she has founded and sold three businesses; the last one selling for eight figures.

Along the way, Susie became passionate about helping other business owners achieve the same growth and sustainability she enjoyed.

Now she’s consulting businesses, speaking around the world, writing books, and today she’s sharing her genius with us.

Listen in as Susie teaches us about how we can reshape our relationship with money.

Connect with Susie:

Website: https://susiecarder.com/

Get The Book: https://susiecarder.com/power-your-profits/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/susiecarder

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