Episode 300 – What I Have Learned Over The Last 3 Years And 300 Podcasts

Welcome to episode 300 of The Bacon Podcast. A lot has changed since November 1st, 2014 (the date of the 1st episode). Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media have all changed extensively. The landscape of the internet has morphed quickly into a more complex ecosystem that has to be constantly learned and reimplemented in new ways.…

Episode 295 – Social Media Niche Domination with Aimee Skillin

I was raised in Mexico City, Mexico and as an adult moved to San Antonio, TX.  I am certified in Marketing, HR, Business Law, as well as Interpreting and Translating, Social Media Management and Google for Work.  I am available for any of your Keynote and speaking engagements, as well as any teaching opportunities. After…

Episode 294 – Which Social Media Platforms Are Right For Your Business?

It’s been a while since I visited Social Media. That does not mean that I don’t teach it and use it every day! This week I am doing a three-hour boot camp on what I consider to be the best Social Media platforms for small to medium sized businesses. It’s hard to condense 3 hours into 10…

Episode 292 – Are You Making Strides To Finish Strong In The Final Stretch?

Today is Labor Day… the unofficial end of summer. More important to us business people, it’s the official start to the home stretch! People have finished their vacations, their kids are back in school and they are ready to get down to business again. The year is 2/3rds over. How did you do in the…

Episode 289 – An Interview With Myself – Brian Basilico

Brian Basilico is an internationally recognized author of the award winning and best selling book “It’s Not About You, It’s About Bacon! Relationship Marketing In A Social Media World!” He is a speaker, trainer, adjunct professor and brings over 35 years of marketing experience to his award-winning internet marketing company, B2b Interactive Marketing, Inc. Brian is a…

Episode 288 – Why Did Social Media Become So Anti-Social? STOP IT!

Have you ever posted something on social media that you have regretted? Question 2: Did you regret it because it was wrong, or because other people hijacked the post and started a war with you and you friends on a topic you feel passionate about. If people are killed because of hate in foreign countries, I can…

Episode 283 – Becoming Your Genuine Self with Terri Levine

Terri is a business mentoring expert and the Chief Heartrepreneur® at Heartrepreneur® LLC. She is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, radio host, and appears regularly in the media as a business coaching and consulting expert. Terri got fed up with how business was treating prospects, customers, employees, and vendors and decided to shift the business…

Episode 282 – Managing Your Messages – Are You Reaching The Right Audience?

Are you one of those people that have a tough time creating your own marketing messages? I am! It’s been five years since I updated my website content which makes me truly the Cobbler who’s kids who have holes in their shoes. I recommend that you do a complete website refresh every three years, but it…

Episode 279 – Creating Leverage In Person and Online with Cloris Kylie

Cloris Kylie, Marketing MBA, helps you build authority and attract the right clients online and offline. She shows you how to leverage connections with influencers and leaders of marketing platforms so that you can grow a magnificent business that produces positive impact and growing revenue. A sought-after speaker, trainer, and author, Cloris has been featured…

Episode 270 – The 5 Hidden Secrets To Business Success

Ok… these are not hidden secrets, but the sequence of them is! So often, people use techniques and fail to see the success they expect. Often because they are missing steps or have an incomplete strategy that builds towards success step by step. In this episode, I will outline the 5 steps that I have used…