Ryan Donaldson is a brilliant creative mind that has had the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest experts in the world. After graduating early from high school and joining the US Army at the age of 17, Ryan’s sense of responsibility and patriotism leads him to maintain strong morals and dedication to his projects. Ryan has assisted in the build of several intellectual properties including the Gamification of the Human Psyche with Game Nation’s “Acclaim” system via Maslows Hierarchy of ...
Apr 03, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Hugh Ballou interviews Don Green, President of the Napoleon Hill Foundation about running the foundation as an example of how to use business systems to support the work of a nonprofit. Don Green, Executive Director Napoleon Hill Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 30, 2017•41 min
Here are the #nonprofitchat questions for the interview: What is Extreme Leadership? Why is love important in business and leadership? What’s the best leadership advice you’ve ever received? Are leaders born or made? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2017•58 min
A story of how a local Captain at the Montgomery County Sheriff's jail made a difference in the lives of those less advantaged and motivated other agencies and charities to participate. Here's the transcript. Interview with Captain Kim Haug Hugh: This is Hugh Ballou, and my guest for this session is Captain Kim Haug. I am at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s department. I met Kim the other day, and I was quite impressed with the work she has done outside of her regular job, demonstrating how leade...
Mar 21, 2017•27 min
Most asked questions from nonprofit leaders. Q1 If have a great vision for my charity, why don’t people donate? Q 2 How do I get my board of directors more actively engaged in fund raising? Q3 Why don’t more people volunteer for projects they seem to be interested in? Q4 I run a nonprofit, doesn’t that mean we can’t make profit? Q5 How can we keep a steady source of revenue coming in? Q6 What are the best sources of funding for operations? Q7 Why are donors so interested in overhead and how to I...
Mar 17, 2017•50 min
The 7 Steps to Creating a Relevant Website Step 1 - Ask Questions, then shut up and Listen Step 2 - Create tangible goals that are measurable. Step 3 - Determine the most important pages then direct traffic to them. Step 4 - Use effective copy and content Step 5 - Ensure measurable results (conversion through engagement)) Step 6 - Design for visual appeal, ease of use, and functionality Step 7 - Start the marketing cycle to drive traffic to your site For more information http://rockpapersimple.c...
Mar 08, 2017•1 hr 1 min
The Podcast Notes: Balance…or Not! I’m writing a new book. I’m thinking of calling it Adrenaline as a Way of Life. Or maybe I’ll try Time: There Will Never be Enough of It, So Squander What You’ve Got. Here’s a sneak peak at my chapter outline. Chapter One: E-mergency Answer all emails at once. Do not delay. Stop whatever you are doing and answer that baby. Chapter Two: Adrenaline is My Motivator Save tasks that are “due today” until the last hour, better yet, the last half hour of your workday ...
Mar 05, 2017•8 min
Dr. David Gruder, Ph. D. is an organizational and developmental psychologist. Hugh and David discuss how the Jung definition of shadow limits our effectiveness as nonprofit leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2017•39 min
Hugh Ballou interviews Russell Dennis on 7 Crucial Steps to Take When Starting a Nonprofit in the #nonprofitchat series of engaging nonprofit leaders in conversations on relevant issues facing nonprofit leaders today. For more information http://nonprofitchat.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2017•39 min
Hugh: Greetings, it’s Hugh Ballou. My guest today has been a really wonderful friend. She knows how to write the right message. The first time I met Cheryl Snapp Conner, she interviewed me. The next thing I knew, there was this article about me online on Forbes. She understood what I do. When people asked me what I did, I just sent them to that article because in one hour, she got it. We have an important topic to talk about today. Instead of wasting time telling you today about Cheryl, she is s...
Dec 20, 2016•28 min
Hugh: Hey, this is Hugh Ballou. My guest today is Gaydon Leavitt. His friends call him G. G, I hope I can call you that. I am your friend, right? Gaydon: Absolutely. Hugh: I met G recently, and I was just blown away by the level of his expertise in marketing and the level of the programs he has to offer those of us who are social entrepreneurs. We are working in a vacuum sometimes, and we think everybody ought to clamor to our door. But we really have not developed a marketing strategy to attrac...
Dec 20, 2016•50 min
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Jul 28, 2015•29 min
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Jul 14, 2015•25 min
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Jun 30, 2015•33 min
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Jun 22, 2015•35 min
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Jun 15, 2015•29 min
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Jun 09, 2015•36 min
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May 26, 2015•30 min
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May 19, 2015•32 min
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May 12, 2015•32 min
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May 05, 2015•31 min
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Apr 28, 2015•28 min
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Apr 21, 2015•30 min
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Apr 14, 2015•44 min
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Apr 07, 2015•43 min
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Apr 01, 2015•42 min
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Mar 24, 2015•40 min
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Mar 17, 2015•42 min
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Mar 10, 2015•42 min