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079: How to Get Your Expertise Online with Ease

Do you sometimes feel confused about which marketing strategies will get you the best results? My guest Denise Griffitts shares tips for creating a website, social media presence, and brand that bring your ideal clients to you. Denise is an expert web developer and online marketer. She describes the traps her clients fall into around branding, use of social media, driving traffic to their website, and much more. She’s the founder of Your Office On The Web, a digital marketing agency, and the host of Your Partner In Success Radio. You’ll get valuable insights about marketing that help you experience less overwhelm.

You’ll discover:

The free tool that helps you audit where your name and company appear online
Why you can save time and get better results when you work with a brand expert
The big differences between social media and marketing
The best strategy for discovering a client’s real needs
The benefits to your business by being a podcast guest

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078: How Giftology Can Transform Your Business and Relationships

Ever wonder what kind of gifts would be most memorable and appreciated? My guest John Ruhlin reveals the Who, What, When, Where and How of gift-giving, based on his bestselling book, Giftology. John is the world’s leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. He’s developed a system of using generosity to gain access to elite clients and generate thousands of referrals. This is a must-listen episode if you want to know how to select the right gifts and start getting referrals without asking!

You’ll discover:

Why “radical generosity” leaves a lasting impression
Two types of gifts you should never give
Who you need to consider (besides your point-of-contact) when you send a gift
Tips for getting referrals without asking

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Giftology

077: How to Be a Remarkable Remote Leader

What changes have managers needed to make to lead remote teams during the pandemic? My guest Wayne Turmel Wayne is the co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute, and author or co-author of 12 books including The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership, which he wrote with Kevin Eikenberry. Wayne has spent 25 years in the leadership and communication skills space, the last 15 specializing in virtual communication and remote work.

You’ll discover:

The biggest concerns that leaders have about remote workers
What adjustments managers and workers alike have needed to make
The impact of isolation and loneliness on performance
How to shift from transactional calls to in-depth conversations that reveal potential issues and needs
How technology both facilitates and interferes with communication and productivity

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Wayne’s Book

The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership

076: Create a Powerful Personal Brand for Your Business

Are you clear about the message that your personal brand communicates to potential clients? My guest Ben Baker has literally written the book on this, and he shares valuable insights that will help you clarify your message. We also discuss actions to take when dealing with a crisis like the pandemic. Ben is the president of Your Brand Marketing, an Employee Engagement Consulting firm. For nearly 25 years, he’s been helping companies, and the people within them understand and communicate their unique value to others. He’s also the author of two books, Powerful Personal Brands: and his latest one, Leading Beyond a Crisis. His latest project is Podcast Host for Hire, providing a done-for-you service for companies that want to have a podcast.

You’ll discover:

What “personal brand” is and why that’s important for your business
How to create an unforgettable experience before and after your clients buy
What a company needs to create beyond a mission, vision and values statement
How to create a compelling story to make your brand memorable
Why it’s important to reach out to current clients during a crisis

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Create a Coaching Culture with Learning & Development Programs That Stick

Ben’s Websites

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Speaker Website

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Ben’s Books

Ben’s Amazon Books page

Leading Beyond a Crisis

Powerful Personal Brands