Thank you for 3 1/2 years of support, friendship and listening. As we have tried to create educational content FOR you, we too have learned much along the way. In this final episode of Creating Connections for Event Pros podcast we reflect on

Don’t Fear Competition

Jun 24th, 2018

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer…or maybe realize they aren’t your enemies and try to become friends. There just might be a better way to view “competition” in your market.Certified Personality Trainer Vickie Musni and Gitom

Creating Connections with Jamie Bodie

Jun 17th, 2018

What do a plane crash, financial freedom, and Mixposium have in common? Jamie Bodie, of course! LIsten now for inspiration and advice from this amazing man.Certified Personality Trainer Vickie Musni and Gitomer Certified Advisor Mitch Ta

Those Darn Kids

Jun 10th, 2018

Love it or hate, it’s bound to happen sometimes. How do you feel when someone brings kids to a sales meeting? What can you do about it?Certified Personality Trainer Vickie Musni and Gitomer Certified Advisor Mitch Taylor team up to bring

Looking In The Review Mirror

Jun 3rd, 2018

This week we reflect on what makes US decide to review a business or not. What is your motivation?Certified Personality Trainer Vickie Musni and Gitomer Certified Advisor Mitch Taylor team up to bring you Creating Connections For Event Pro

When Multitasking Can Actually Help You

May 27th, 2018

When can multitasking actually help you? How does that apply to networking? Listen in for the tips that can help you achieve success and leverage opportunities.Certified Personality Trainer Vickie Musni and Gitomer Certified Advisor Mitc

Linking Up With Jennifer Darling

May 20th, 2018

Meet Sales, Marketing & Linked In expert on today’s show. Jennifer Darling shares her story, lessons and real world life hacks for conversations that take place in person and online.Links: Free eBook: Find Jennifer on LinkedInCertifie

Cooler Online

May 13th, 2018

Isn’t everything cooler online? Join us as we talk about an organization we love, new challenges we are embracing, and a man we respect and appreciate.Certified Personality Trainer Vickie Musni and Gitomer Certified Advisor Mitch Taylor te

Beyond Bad

May 6th, 2018

Today’s story about bad customer service reminded Vickie of how important it is to put ourselves in our clients’ shoes. This one bad experience she had recently has forever changed the way she thinks about this store she used to love.Cer

Networking Hacks

Apr 29th, 2018

Not every person approaches networking the same way. Looking for networking hacks that will help your personality connect better with other professionals? Tune in now.Certified Personality Trainer Vickie Musni and Gitomer Certified Advis

Sorry We’re Busy

Mar 4th, 2018

What can we learn from an office that does a great job with fun and efficiency, but not necessarily with customer service?Certified Personality Trainer Vickie Musni and Gitomer Certified Advisor Mitch Taylor team up to bring you Creating C

Chapter 13 Be Authentic

Feb 25th, 2018

Authenticity. How important is being authentic in creating connections and building business relationships? What could it, should it, or does it look like?Creating Connections BookCertified Personality Trainer Vickie Musni and Gitomer Cer

Creating Connections with Mike Michalowicz

Feb 18th, 2018

We are celebrating our 150th episode with special guest, entrepreneur and author, Mike Michalowicz! Mike shares authentic stories, practical tips, and heartfelt advice based on his successes and failures in this interview that you won’t want t

What do I say now

Feb 11th, 2018

What do you say to a repeat client who might question your current price? Should you offer a discount to families who have hired you before? Hear our thoughts as we discuss this topic from the Sales for Event Pros Facebook Group.Certified

What Are You Doing About Your PITS

Feb 5th, 2018

It’s Mitch’s turn to share a personal story…and this is not our usual rant or rave. Experience some deep thoughts, and his latest acronym, PITS.Certified Personality Trainer Vickie Musni and Gitomer Certified Advisor Mitch Taylor team up t

Be In The Moment

Jan 28th, 2018

“Be in the Moment” is a recurring theme in our podcast…both because it is at the core of what we believe about creating connections, and because we need this reminder as much as the next person. Take a moment to think about being in the moment

Creating Social Connections with Staci Nichols

Jan 21st, 2018

San Diego-based DJ Staci Nichols is a full-time mobile DJ and social media strategist for wedding businesses. Her marketing know-how has appeared at the Wedding MBA conference, on BookMoreBrides.com, and regularly in Mobile Beat magazine. Don’

We Over Me

Jan 14th, 2018

Do you have other people who work for you? As the business owner, how do you “sell” them if you are already booked? Hear our response to this question that was asked in the Sales for Event Pros Facebook group.Certified Personality Trainer Vi

Bouncy Houses Closets Of Clothes and Star Wars

Jan 7th, 2018

What do those three things have to do with having a new business website built? Listen in to find out and to hear Vickie’s story about a really positive experience as a customer that has great lessons for our event businesses.Link: Jambon Jo

Chapter 11 Be Flexible

Dec 17th, 2017

Being flexible is important whether we do it naturally, or really have to work at it. Flexibility matters not just how we deal with clients (which was the context of this chapter) but in so many other situations…especially this time of year!

Bad Review?

Dec 11th, 2017

What can – or should – you do if you get a bad review? And first, what is a “bad” review? How bad is bad? And are all bad reviews bad?Certified Personality Trainer Vickie Musni and Gitomer Certified Advisor Mitch Taylor team up to bring you

Selling To A Salesman

Dec 4th, 2017

Mitch shares his stories from two different sales meetings that happened only a few days apart…but this time he was in the “buyer” position, not that of “seller.” Listen in as we compare and contrast these different experiences and discuss som

Chapter 10 Ask Great Questions

Nov 26th, 2017

Are you looking for a list of great questions to ask your potential clients? Look no further. Seriously…stop looking. But listen to this episode and start changing the way you think about asking great questions.Link: Creating Connections Boo

Jason Jones

Nov 19th, 2017

Today’s guest is a certified business coach, speaker and corporate trainer who is committed to helping solo entrepreneurs hit their first six figures and beyond! As a trainer he helps leadership teams learn critical coaching skills to maximize

Book Reports

Nov 12th, 2017

We love seeing our friends and followers post about what they are reading and learning and in this episode we share a couple of our favorite books with you. Have you read any of these that we are recommending? What else is on your list?Links: