Too many business owners are challenged by flatlining revenue and the stress that goes with that. David Shriner-Cahn is on the podcast today to help hard-working solo entrepreneurs attack and solve these types of problems. David founded his fir

Brian Clark of Copyblogger Shares His Content Marketing Tips For Solo Professionals

Aug 26th, 2015 37m

Brian Clark is the CEO of Copyblogger Media. He’s also a serial entrepreneur who built three successful professional services businesses using proven content marketing techniques before moving to a completely online business model. I’m excited

Ian Altman on How You Can Become Outrageously Successful Targeting and Winning New Business

Aug 12th, 2015 32m 45s

Let’s face it, nothing is more important to the success of your business than acquiring the right clients and growing your revenue. My guest on the podcast today, Ian Altman, helps self-employed professionals to become outrageously successful t

How to Narrow Your Marketing Focus, Stand Out and Profit: Dianna Huff Shares Her Story

Jul 29th, 2015 24m 30s

My guest on the podcast, Dianna Huff, is an award-winning digital marketing consultant. She’s also a thought leader who has made content contributions in well-known digital publications such as Forbes, BtoB, Response Magazine, Content Marketing

Stephanie Wetzel-Cottrell Shares Branding and Website Design Tips For Small Businesses and Solos

Jul 8th, 2015 30m 40s

Are you feeling less than satisfied with your website and online branding, but you’re so busy that you haven’t done anything to change it? If so, I can relate to your situation. Not long ago I was facing that same challenge — until I connected

How to Turn Your Best Ideas Into Goals and Successful Projects: An Interview with Charlie Gilkey

Jun 24th, 2015 26m 50s

Today’s special guest, Charlie Gilkey, is a well-known speaker and advisor on small business growth and strategy. He’s also the author of an Amazon bestseller: The Small Business Life Cycle: The No-Fluff Guide to Navigating the Five Stages of S

Brian Shea on the Four Paths to a Simpler and More Successful Business

May 27th, 2015 28m 30s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Brian Shea helps solopreneurs and small professional services firms to put sales and marketing systems in place and efficiently acquire more clients. I’m pleased to have him join us on the podcast today to d

Move Your Clients to Make Fast, Favorable Decisions: Powerful Sales Tips From Andy Paul

May 20th, 2015 27m 30s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today is bestselling author and top sales trainer, Andy Paul. Andy is passionate about helping sales teams and solo entrepreneurs to land more of the customers they want most. Over th

Free Agent — Katy Tynan Shares Her Proven Roadmap to Successful Self-Employment

May 13th, 2015 27m 40s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today, Katy Tynan, is an author, speaker and consultant. As the world of self-employment changes, Katy is committed helping independent professionals like us to adapt to this evolving

The Truth About Social Media Marketing: An Interview with Mark Schaefer

May 6th, 2015 23m 20s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast, Mark Schaefer, is among the world’s most recognized social media authorities. He has been a keynote speaker at major conferences such as SXSW, Social Media Week London, the National

Jana Sedivy on How to Boost Your Marketing Results with Simple Market Research

Apr 29th, 2015 26m 20s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Contrary to popular belief, market research for solo entrepreneurs can be a simple process. Done correctly, basic research can help you unearth powerful new insights, create the kind of value that your ideal

Take Back Your Time and Master Your Business: Azi Rosenblum on Strategic Outsourcing

Apr 22nd, 2015 22m 20s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Are you a solo professional like me? If so, you’re going to encounter (if you haven’t already) a supply and demand issue that can slow or even stop your revenue growth. Simply put, you’re only one person and

Steve Woodruff on How to Create a Business Value Mission and Attract Your Ideal Clients

Apr 15th, 2015 22m 40s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Most of the successful solopreneurs I know bring a sense of higher purpose to their work. They’re not just earning a living, they’re on a mission to improve their clients’ business life and make the world a

Solo Professionals: Tap the Business Building Power of Innovation with Brainzooming™

Apr 8th, 2015 21m 40s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Have you ever asked yourself – how can I set my small business apart from the competition in an innovative way that my clients will value? That’s an important question that we all need to answer as solo entr

Get Social Sales Results with LinkedIn Groups: Paul Castain Shares His Secrets

Apr 1st, 2015 35m 20s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] If I ranked my guests based on their sales expertise and their enthusiasm for sharing great sales lessons, then Paul Castain might be at the top of the list. Paul clearly loves teaching, and today he’s here

Mastering Ethical Persuasion: Peter McLaughlin on NLP and Sales for Solopreneurs

Mar 25th, 2015 25m

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today, Peter McLaughlin, is a salesman at heart. In his 25-year career he’s run the gamut, from serving as Sales and Marketing Director for a Wall Street publisher, to selling to the

John R. Bell on ‘Do Less Better: The Power of Strategic Sacrifice in a Complex World’

Mar 18th, 2015 22m

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today, John Bell, spent 19 years as a self-employed global strategy consultant to some of the world’s most respected corporations. Before launching his consulting practice in 1994, Jo

5 Fascinating Ways to Monetize Your Content: An Interview with Paulette Ensign

Mar 11th, 2015 21m 40s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today, Paulette Ensign, had no idea she would sell over a million copies of her 16-page booklet, 110 Ideas for Organizing Your Business Life, (without spending a penny on advertising)

Patrick McFadden — 7 Rules For Better Small Business Marketing

Mar 4th, 2015 19m 40s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Today my special guest on the podcast is Patrick McFadden. For the past five years, Patrick has owned and operated Indispensable Marketing a specialized firm providing marketing advice and solutions to small

Mayer on Selling For Introverts: Stay True To Who You Are And Increase Your Sales

Feb 25th, 2015 23m 20s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Over the years, I’ve observed that many solopreneurs are introverts. On one level, this makes perfect sense because introverts are quite comfortable working solo. As an introvert myself, I thrive on it. At t

Generate a Constant Stream of High Quality Referrals — Jim McCraigh Tells You How

Feb 18th, 2015 23m 20s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Do you want more high quality referrals? Most solo professionals would say yes — with enthusiasm! Today an expert on the topic of referral marketing joins me on the podcast. My guest, Jim McCraigh, has been

Randy Riemersma on How to Drive Sustainable Sales Growth

Feb 11th, 2015 23m 40s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today is Randy Riemersma. Randy and his company, Span the Chasm, have a compelling mission – helping solos and small firms to drive sustainable sales growth. Randy has been an entrepr

Smart Lead Generation – Brian Boys on ‘How To Write A White Paper In One Day’

Feb 4th, 2015 22m 20s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Many independent professionals are seeking better ways to build credibility and generate targeted leads. One powerful and proven way to approach this is through writing white papers that help prospects to so

Solo Entrepreneur Success: Harness the Power of ‘Lean Planning’ with Tim Berry

Jan 28th, 2015 30m 20s

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest, Tim Berry, is a world-class expert on business planning. It’s an honor to have him join me on the podcast today. What do others think about Tim and his work? Well, Pamela Slim, author of the best-s

Phil Gerbyshak on Social Media Strategies That Win More Clients

Jan 21st, 2015 32m

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Phil Gerbyshak is my guest on the podcast today. Phil is a well-known social media consultant, author and speaker. First, a little background on Phil. He spent his early career in financial services sales. L