Episode 703 – Life Just Happens… While You’re Running Your Business

A lot has changed since 2001 when I started my business. Technology has been on a roll with the inventions of HDTV, camera phones, flash drives, and Bluetooth! Who could have imagined the invention of the iPod and iPhone, Kindle, and the Blackberry? Now add in Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. A lot of stuff…

Episode 702 – Beacons Of Leadership with Chris Voss

Deb Krier is a LinkedIn Strategist, social media advisor, and professional speaker. For more than 10 years, she has work with professionals to optimize their use of LinkedIn. As the founder of Wise Women Communications, a full-service marketing agency, she sees LinkedIn as a vital marketing tool for professionals at any level.
Throughout her career, Deb has worked with corporations and nonprofit organizations developing and maximizing their marketing and public relations efforts. But, senior executives often don’t see themselves as something that needs marketed. Drawing on her experience in working for small businesses, one of the largest corporations in the world, the nonprofit realm and as an entrepreneur, she demonstrates how LinkedIn is a strategic tool that enables everyone to improve their business, whether large or small, and create an impressive personal brand.
With more than 20 years of experience, Deb has a Master’s Degree in Marketing as well as a Master’s Degree in Communication Management. She has the experience and knowledge to help busy executives make an impact with their LinkedIn Profiles.

Episode 691 – What Is Relationship Marketing? Amplify Your Marketing Messages

I was talking with a neighbor while walking my dog Layla. I was trying to explain what relationship marketing is and how social media plays into the mix. He felt that social media was censoring some materials? I tried to explain to him that social networks may censor some content but most of the time…

Episode 690 – Build Business Bigger with Daniel Giordano

Daniel Giordano works with global businesses with expertise in online lead generation, business development, and a knack for finding hidden revenue streams. But over 20 years ago, he started with no internet marketing experience, no website, no list AND his first child was on the way. Daniel was driven to success by his passion for…

Episode 689 – Need To Find & Keep Better People? Market Your Culture To Everyone

In the Post-Pandemic Pivot, companies and entrepreneurs are finding it harder to attract high-quality talent. Many people have left the workforce for the Gig Economy or the Creator Economy. Some companies are having to adapt their culture to meet the changing demand of a hybrid or totally remote workforce. In order to attract good people,…

Episode 687 – What Great Advice Would You Tell A Younger Self? (If You Could?)

I saw this post on Facebook the other day, and it asked a question, and it made me think. The question was, “What great advice would you tell your younger self if you could?” So, I decided to do a podcast about it, because I did ask myself that question, and here’s what I came…

Episode 683 – Want To Improve Your Business? Here Is My Know-Like-Trust System!

There have been a lot of people associated with the terms KNOW, LIKE, & TRUST! It has been attributed to Mark Twain, Stephen Covey, and past Bacon Podcast Guests Bob Burg and Chris Brogan. But what does it mean in terms of you, your business, and your network? I a previous podcast, I mention Dunbar’s…

Episode 681 – Exercise Your Business – Get A Running Start To Deliver On Your Goals

What do running a business and running a 5K have in common? They both can feel like being on a treadmill, especially without having some Goals. I found some inspiration from a book I found on Blinkist by Haruki Murakami – “What I talk about When I talk about Running”. Haruki went from being an…

Episode 680 – I Need To Know You & How to Meet Extraordinary People with Kymberli Speight

Kymberli is an author, speaker, executive coach, and professional trainer. Currently, she serves as the president-elect for NSA-Austin. In addition to her love for speaking, she teaches executive transition courses for the USAF. Kymberli is an Air Force Academy graduate. She has jumped out of planes, soloed in a plane, and purchased 36 F-15E fighter…

Episode 679 – Dunbar’s Number And Why It’s Better To Be Part Of A Tribe

What’s the difference between being an influencer and a good networker? Common wisdom says that you should try to build a huge following on LinkedIn (30,00 people) or a huge email list. If you can achieve that, the numbers will be in your favor to make more sales… but are they? Dunbar’s number states that…