In this episode of the Ready Yet Podcast, my guest is Colleen Biggs, a Business Strategist, Coach, Speaker, and Author. Join us as we dive into the dos and don'ts of networking, building meaningful relationships, and the impact of authenticity in business. Colleen also shares insights into attracting the right clients, energy and mindset in business, and avoiding common entrepreneurial mistakes. GUEST RESOURCES Colleen Biggs is a 22-year Business Strategist who empowers Business Leaders to expan...
Aug 09, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 254
In this episode of the Ready Yet?! podcast, my guest Robert Brill, CEO of Brill Media, shares his expertise in advertising and marketing, highlighting his 20-year journey in the industry. We dive deep into the complexities of social media advertising, the pitfalls of boosting posts without a strategy, and the intricacies of differentiating between marketing and advertising. Robert explains his approach to understanding client pain points and optimizing ads effectively and we explore the impact o...
Aug 01, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 253
Networking can open up unexpected opportunities for both personal and business growth, and is my own favorite marketing tactic. So I am excited to introduce my guest on this episode of the Ready Yet?! Podcast, Tyneshia Dice, founder of the Innovative Design Group, who has a passion for building brand strategies and WordPress websites. Tyneshia shares her journey from a corporate sales background to entrepreneurship, revealing her methods in effective networking and the importance of genuine rela...
Jul 26, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 252
Have you ever wondered how stories can bridge gaps between conflicting viewpoints? My guest today is Diane Wyzga, a seasoned storyteller, podcaster, and coach who works with women to uncover and leverage their origin stories for branding, marketing, and overcoming life challenges. Join us as we discuss the profound impact of storytelling in fostering empathy, connection, and authenticity both in personal development and in the business world. Diane shares compelling anecdotes, including historic...
Jul 19, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 251
Welcome to this episode of the Ready Yet podcast! I'm thrilled to introduce today's guest, Mark Stoner, a seasoned entrepreneur and long-time friend. We delve into our shared experiences in business and how pivotal moments helped shape our entrepreneurial paths. Mark shares his journey from struggling as a solo chimney sweep to creating successful businesses, including an unexpected venture into the chocolate industry. We discuss the importance of resilience, learning from failures, and the valu...
Jul 12, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 250
Have you ever eaten a Wendy’s Baconator? If so, you’ve already experienced the brand naming expertise of today’s guest. In this episode of the Ready Yet podcast, we dive deep into the world of brand naming with Alexandra Watkins, founder and chief executive of Eat My Words, a naming firm known for its creative and memorable brand names. Alexandra, who famously named Wendy's Baconator, shares her insights on why naming is a challenging yet essential aspect for businesses. Join us as we discuss th...
Jul 05, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 249
Have you ever wondered how storytelling can transform your entrepreneurial journey? On this episode of the Ready Yet Podcast, I sit down with Andrew Chestnut, a keynote architect with nearly 20 years in the learning industry. Andrew's unique path from successful entrepreneurial ventures to helping others craft their narratives is both unconventional and inspiring. Join us as we dive into the significance of storytelling in business, how to connect emotionally with your audience, and the importan...
Jun 28, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 248
In this episode of the 'Ready Yet' podcast, join me as I chat with Richard Wildman about vital strategies for small business owners to enhance their customer experience. Richard, an esteemed author and consultant, draws from his diverse background to explain the importance of customer engagement and personalized service. We dive into why businesses often fail to adjust to market changes and how they can develop more humanized and emotionally engaging approaches to retain clients. Richard also sh...
Jun 21, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 247
My guest today is Mark J. Carter, a passionate advocate for mastermind groups and mentoring programs. Mark shares his 20-year journey of running mastermind groups both offline and online, and his experience from interviewing successful people for his book Idea Climbing. Join us as we dive into the use of podcasting as a powerful networking tool and the importance of maintaining authenticity in relationships. Mark discusses his approach to podcasting, the pitfalls of using it purely for prospecti...
Jun 14, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 246
My guest today is Adi Klevitt, a Process Consultant whose passion is to bring order and organization into businesses and help them grow and scale by creating, documenting, and implementing business processes and procedures. Adi shares her journey in process improvement, starting her own business, and the impact of documenting and optimizing business processes. Join us as we discuss the reasons businesses often stay in reaction mode, the importance of aligning processes with the company's voice, ...
Jun 07, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 245
In this episode of the Ready Yet?! Podcast, we are exploring how combining social justice, spirituality, and small business can lead to a more conscientious way of working. My guest today is Mark Silver, founder of Heart of Business. In this episode, Mark shares his journey of helping over 4,500 business owners over the past 24 years and advocates for a mindful approach to merging the inner and outer aspects of business, helping businesses thrive in ethically conscious ways. Join us as we discus...
May 31, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 244
My guest today is Corey Disson, a Social Media, Self-reliance & Mental Toughness Evangelist, who teaches entrepreneurs how to go get it in marketing. Join us as we explore the foundational belief that simple interactions can lead to meaningful relationships and opportunities, along with the topics of happiness, self-awareness, and the detrimental impact of a victim mentality, advocating for a proactive, determined mindset to navigate life's challenges. We also discuss Disson's book, Going th...
May 24, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 243
My guest on this episode of the Ready Yet?! Podcast is Raquel Bruno, a talent producer, talent booker, and executive producer with over 30 years in the entertainment industry. Raquel shares her journey of adapting to changes within the industry, from navigating the challenges of live television and strikes to making a strategic shift in her career towards mentoring and coaching through her company, Drive Entertainment Group. Join us as we discuss the importance of finding a life balance, the val...
May 17, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 242
My guest on this episode of the Ready Yet?! Podcast is Daryl Urbanski, a business coach and host of The Best Business Podcast. Join us as we discuss Daryl’s extensive experience in helping businesses attract and retain customers. He recounts his journey, from starting an agency and living in Vietnam to conducting workshops and identifying critical success factors for business success. Woven into the conversation are insights on personal disciplines like fitness, the importance of direct response...
May 08, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 241
My guest on his episode of the Ready Yet podcast is Stefan Zavalin, founder of The Professional Unicorn. Listen in as we have a candid conversation about the importance of authenticity and humanity in business. Stefan shares his journey, emphasizing the crucial role of being vulnerable and truly oneself in both business and content creation. He discusses overcoming insecurities by naming his company 'The Professional Unicorn' and delves into the significance of personal branding and the challeng...
May 03, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 240
In this episode of the Ready Yet podcast, my guest Adrienne Johnston and I delve into the importance of consistency and aligning business growth efforts with your current business stage. Adrienne shares her journey as a niche graphic designer specializing in presentation design, including scaling her business, the challenges of balancing revenue pursuits with personal life, and the significance of intentional strategic pivots to avoid burnout. Listen in as we discuss the concepts of scaling, lev...
May 01, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 239
In this episode of the Ready Yet podcast, we are talking about security, both cyber and physical, with guest Frankie Pannell, a former special agent for the Secret Service and now an executive in cybersecurity for a major tech company as well as a speaker and founder of a security consulting firm. Pannell discusses his transition from government security to the tech industry, emphasizes the crucial role of cybersecurity for businesses big and small, and highlights the importance of community and...
Apr 26, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 238
Sometimes when plans don't work out, it may be because something needs to shift or there is a bigger opportunity. However, it can take time to see this perspective. If this resonates with you, you will enjoy this episode of the Ready Yet?! Podcast with my guest Leah Remillet. Leah Remillet is an international speaker, the host of Balancing Busy Podcast, a top 100 podcast, and a systems strategist for time-starved entrepreneurs. Leah has helped thousands of small business owners ditch the overwhe...
Apr 24, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 237
My guest on this episode of the Ready Yet?! podcast is Mariana Kinney, founder of Might in Motion, who shares her unique perspective of excelling in her corporate job while also venturing into entrepreneurship, a path less traveled by many. She introduces the concept of 'Might in Motion' based on four pillars: motivation, momentum, mindfulness, and might, explaining its relevance to personal and professional growth. Join us as we discuss strategies for blending corporate methodologies with entre...
Apr 19, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 236
In this episode of the Ready Yet podcast, my guest is Jim Hardwick, who has been a Vice President of Sales for over 25 years and is now a Fractional/Outsourced VP of Sales, helping businesses grow their revenue by building a foundation that is sustainable year over year. Join us as we discuss his journey from a stressful corporate career to a fulfilling life of service and finding passion and purpose in helping small to mid-sized businesses and serving others. Jim details the formation of the Ha...
Apr 17, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 235
In this episode of the Ready Yet Podcast, my guest is Dr. Kevin Gazzara, who shares his journey from a 29-year corporate career at Siemens and Intel to founding Magna Leadership Solutions, a consulting firm. Listen in as we discuss the importance of being prepared before making the leap from corporate to entrepreneurship, highlighting the 'six Ps' necessary for success: Provisions, Product, Presence, People, Publication, and Persistence. Our conversation also emphasizes the value of having a men...
Apr 12, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 234
In this episode of the Ready Yet podcast, my guest is Ed Delia of Delia Associates, a second-generation owner of a business-to-business brand and growth services company celebrating its 60th year. Join us as we discuss the importance of having a clear growth strategy, measuring progress, and adapting to the market's demands to ensure long-term success. Ed also shares insights on stepping into leadership roles within family businesses, learning from both successes and failures, and the unique cha...
Apr 10, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 233
My guest on this episode of the Ready Yet podcast is Larry Kaufman, aka Linked In Larry, who is a Regional Managing Director for Jefferson Wells USA, Global Keynote Speaker, Business Leader, and author of the Best-Selling book, The NCG Factor – A Formula for Building Life-Changing Relationships from College to Retirement. Join us as we discuss the significant impact and techniques of networking and connecting with others for personal and business growth, PLUS insightful ways to network authentic...
Apr 05, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 232
My guest today is Kellan Fluckiger, a Speaker, Transformational Leadership Mentor, Performance & Breakthrough Coach, 10X Amazon best selling author, and host of Your Ultimate Life podcast. Kellan shares his challenging past, including overcoming addiction, emotional and physical turmoil, and ultimately transforming his life through a divine intervention experience. Kellan shares his journey from hitting rock bottom to finding true love and redefining success by understanding and pursuing wha...
Apr 03, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 231
If you have hesitated to embrace technological advancements because you fear that they will take away the human element from your business, you won’t want to miss this episode of the Ready Yet?! Podcast. My guest today is Jeff Mendelson, Automations Superhero, Digital Marketing Strategist, and Automations Lead Gen Expert. Join us as we discuss the power of automation in business, the journey from accidental entrepreneur to digital marketing agency owner, and the importance of personalized and au...
Mar 29, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 230
One of the true hallmarks of a successful entrepreneur is to learn and grow from hard times. My guest today is Michael D. Levitt, a global thought leader on burnout and workplace culture, a sought-after keynote speaker, and executive coach, a published author of several books , and the host of the popular Breakfast Leadership Show podcast. Michael experienced his own 'year of worst case scenarios' in 2009-2010, including a heart attack, job loss, car repossession, and home foreclosure, which led...
Mar 27, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 229
In this episode of the Ready Yet?! podcast, my guest is Ross McDaniel, a growth strategist with a decade of experience helping brands succeed. With a passion for community development, Ross established Fencepost and the Local Growth Formula, resources dedicated to bridging the gap between top-notch home service businesses and their potential customers. Join us as we discuss the importance of visibility, competency, social proof, and referrals in business growth, along with insights on managing b...
Mar 22, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 228
As a business owner, have you ever wished you could clone yourself so you can do twice the work in the same amount of time? If the answer is yes, you won’t want to miss this episode with guest Amber McCue, founder of Right on Time living and the creator of several noteworthy programs for busy women and first-time business owners. Listen in as Amber shares her unique insights on scaling and growing businesses, the concept of 'how to clone yourself', and the importance of stepping into leadershi...
Mar 20, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 227
If you are ready to not just adapt to change, but to actively shape your own story and legacy by embracing your unique qualities, you don’t want to miss this episode! My guest today is Rick Yvanovich, a business coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the book Business is Unusual. Join us as we discuss the inevitability of change, the importance of being architects of change in an era of constant transformation, and the significance of self-determination and creating one's path. Rick shares ...
Mar 15, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 226
Whether you are in start-up mode or have been in business for a long time, this episode of the Ready Yet?! Podcast is full of marketing success secrets! My guest today is Anne Laffin, a seasoned marketing expert with over 20 years of experience who is the Founder of Fin Marketing Management. Join us as we discuss the importance of resilience in business, strategic planning, and learning from failures in marketing efforts. We also cover the necessity of market research, the challenges new busines...
Mar 13, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 225
