“The relationships that you build with others, your clients, and how you make them feel is going to be just as important, if not more important, than what it is that you are actually delivering.” ~ Pat Flynn In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Pat Flynn, a seasoned entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and bestselling author residing in San Diego, California. With over 100 million views on YouTube and 80 million podcast downloads, Pat is a highly influential figure in the digita...
Sep 25, 2024•52 min•Season 5Ep. 53
“Bragging means to talk about ones’ success with pride. And my reframe is pride also means justified self love. And so that's where we can give ourselves that pat on the back and let the world know how we are and how we are of service.” ~ Lisa Bragg In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Lisa Bragg an expert in the art of self-promotion. As an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and consultant, Lisa has honed her skills in effective self-promotion. Her book, "Bragging Ri...
Aug 21, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 52
“PR is about getting brands into the news media so that more people can know about you. The way that we think about it is more broad, it's more about what is your reputation and how does anyone in the outside world experience you as an individual, as a leader, an author or your business or brand.” ~ Caitlin Copple In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is bringing you a double dose of guests! Caitlin Copple and Holly Conti co-own Full Swing Public Relations , the leading agency serving s...
Jul 17, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 51
“Inclusive language is language that is good at creating, building, deepening relationships, because it makes people feel seen, heard and valued, and it builds trust.” ~ Dr. Suzanne Wertheim In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by distinguished linguistics expert, Suzanne Wertheim, Ph.D. Having obtained her doctoral degree from Berkeley, she transitioned from academia to establish Worthwhile Research and Consulting , leveraging her expertise in linguistic anthropology to addr...
Jul 03, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 50
“There is no judgment. It doesn't matter where you are coming from. If you have a negative account balance or if you have $300,000 in the bank, the principles are the same.” ~ Stephanie Skryzowski In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Stephanie Skryzowski , the founder and CEO of 100 Degrees Consulting , who brings a wealth of expertise as a visionary chief financial officer dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders. Specializing in nonprofit management and finance, Stephan...
Jun 19, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 49
“I was always running from fear or fighting fear or hiding from fear. But then when I started confronting fear, I realized that fear is actually there, as my friend, fear is there to help me, because it's there to tell me, first of all, what could kill me, right? Fear was there for survival.” ~ Hugo Vasquez In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Hugo Vasquez , the founder of Team 212 and a business career coach, who possesses an extraordinary talent for bridging the gap betw...
Jun 05, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 48
“I think sometimes we just need to make a decision, go with it, and do our best at it.” ~ Madisun Nuismer In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Madisun Nuismer, the creative force behind the scenes of the Remarkable People podcast. Madisun brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the production process. With a BA in public health from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and certification as a holistic health coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Madisun's...
May 22, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 47
“We look at legal protections proportionally, both to the size of your business and to the risk” ~ Autumn Witt Boyd In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Autumn Witt Boyd, a legal powerhouse who shifted from battling copyright and business issues in courtrooms to founding The AWB Firm in 2015, whose mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build, protect, and scale their businesses without the legal headache. With her extensive legal expertise, Autumn simplifies complex legal...
May 08, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 46
“Marketing automation is simply taking the manual processes of your marketing and giving those tasks over to technology.” ~ Kronda Adair In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam welcomes Kronda Adair, the founder of Karvel Digital and a marketing automation expert for service-based businesses. Starting with small-scale web development, Kronda discovered her passion for digital marketing and now helps clients maximize their email marketing content and streamline their sales processes. Certi...
Apr 03, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 45
“The reason marketing feels so bad so often is because instead of going for the truth of is this a fit ? We're taught to go for the close, go for the sale.” ~ Tad Hargrav In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Tad Hargrave, a pioneering conscious business marketing coach, renowned for his unorthodox and ethical approach to marketing. With a background that includes navigating both manipulative and authentic marketing methods, Tad embarked on a journey of unlearning and redef...
Mar 20, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 44
“ Visibility does take resources, whether that's time, energy, or money. Systemically under-recognized folks have fewer of those resources in a general sense.” ~ Chloé Nwangwu In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Chloé Nwangwu , an expert in strategic networking and professional visibility and director of NobiWorks , a brand visibility consultancy rooted in behavioral science. With her extensive experience in navigating visibility biases and expanding influence, Chloé brin...
Mar 06, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 43
“Content is the way you get your amazing ideas, visible and audible.” ~ Sonia Simone In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined bySonia Simone, a seasoned writer, marketer, and coach, known for her groundbreaking work in content marketing. As the founding partner of Copyblogger Media and a coach to numerous clients, she brings over a decade of experience and has penned more than 1.6 million words. With a teaching approach that emphasizes business strategy, content, and ethical mark...
Feb 21, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 42
“Storytelling is storytelling, and good storytelling is good storytelling. The principles are the same.” ~ Shannon Fitzgerald In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Shannon Fitzgerald, co-founder of The Hooligans Agency where they navigate the unconventional world of content creation, striving to break through traditional methods and engage audiences with risky yet compelling storytelling. Shannon commenced her career at the BBC in London at the age of 18, where she honed he...
Feb 07, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 41
“A business that is easy to sell is a business that is easy to run.” ~ Lien De Pau In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast , Pam is joined by Lien De Pau , a seasoned serial entrepreneur known for her advocacy of freedompreneurship. She has demonstrated proficiency in launching, scaling, and orchestrating seamless exits for service-based businesses through her brainchild, The Big Exit . Her expertise lies in preparing service-based businesses for lucrative exits, making her a pivotal resource ...
Jan 24, 2024•47 min•Season 4Ep. 40
“Literally, you’ve got to cure the busy brain as an entrepreneur or a founder so that you can implement all the time management techniques, productivity tools and business planning that needs to take place.” ~ Dr. Romie Mushtaq In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a renowned figure in the field of neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness. As a board-certified physician and the founder of brainSHIFT at Work, she has amassed over two decades of exp...
Jan 10, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 39
“You've got to know your work well enough to know that you can give it away and feel at peace with that.” ~ Phil M Jones In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is thrilled to have Phil M Jones, a true entrepreneurial powerhouse, join us! With an impressive track record of founding five multi-million dollar companies, Phil has proven himself as a strategic advisor to some of the biggest brands in the world. His expertise in sales, persuasion, and influence has propelled him to become a be...
Dec 13, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 38
“I feel that my life's purpose is to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty. It's a calling.” ~ Mike Michalowicz In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast meet Mike Michalowicz , a remarkable entrepreneur and the mastermind behind three multimillion-dollar companies. He is not just an author, but a game-changer in the world of business. Mike's bestselling books, such as Profit First , Clockwork , The Pumpkin Plan , and his latest masterpiece, All In , have revolutionized the way entrepreneurs approac...
Nov 29, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 37
“The small things do matter, not just the big dramatic actions.” ~ Omkari Williams In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast , Pam is joined by Omkari Williams . With over 30 years of experience as a political consultant and life coach, Omkari has been supporting introverted and highly sensitive activists in making a difference in their communities. As a queer black woman, she brings her own story of challenging injustice to empower others. Omkari is the host of the popular podcast, Stepping int...
Nov 15, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 36
"Believing in yourself and feeling good about yourself is so critical to having a seat at the table. Focus on more than just the job hunt, find your purpose and regain that confidence." ~ Nori Jabba In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Nori Jabba , a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in corporate, real estate, community development, and affordable housing. Graduating from Grinnell College with a degree in English and earning a Master of Urban and R...
Nov 01, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 35
“In order to fulfill the promise of a certification program, you need to think beyond just delivering the materials. Consider the entire journey for your participants and plan for their growth and development beyond the program.” ~ Darron Padilla “When designing a certification program, it's important to think about the different levels of certification and the impact they can have on people's lives. Whether it's financial or healthcare-related, ensuring that the certification is done well and s...
Oct 18, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 34
“Kindness is important. How you're treated, it reflects on the person, it reflects on the speaker.” ~ Amy Gray In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Amy Gray, a seasoned personal speaker's agent who expertly negotiates the terrain of paid speaking. As the founder of New Leaf , she has made it her mission to support speakers in carving their path, whether they wish to do a handful or a high number of presentations. Amy's background as a conference producer gives her a unique...
Sep 20, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 33
“Don't put a timeline on your dreams, put a timeline on your action.” ~ Jadah Sellner In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by the esteemed Jadah Sellner. With a wealth of experience, Jadah cracks the code of sustainable success, avoiding the pitfalls of hustle culture. An accomplished author of bestsellers like Simple Green Smoothies and SHE BUILDS: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life , Jadah offers insights into cultivating businesses that align...
Sep 06, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 32
“Love and protect your business as you would your children, and make sure it flows to the next generation.” ~ Carmen Rosas In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast Pam is joined by Attorney Carmen Rosas who breaks down the five key components of estate planning and what happens when a family conflict arises and legal documents are missing. With an impressive decade-long experience in estate planning, Carmen equips women with knowledge to secure their future. Proud of her Mexican, French, and It...
Aug 23, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 31
“Monetization is a result of engagement, not the other way around. Building a customer habit creates a competitive advantage.” ~ Nir Eyal In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by none other than Nir Eyal. With a rich background in both academia and the entrepreneurial world, Nir has a wealth of knowledge on the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. He’s not just an author, but also a former lecturer at the highly-esteemed Stanford Graduate School of Business, a...
Aug 09, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 30
“The reality about fundraising is it's about the IMPACT and that organizations come in all sizes and gifts come in all different kinds.” ~ Karen Cochran In this episode of The Widest Net, Pam is joined by Karen Cochran, a celebrated expert in the realm of higher education and nonprofit fundraising. A firm believer in the power of philanthropy, Karen maintains that fundraising is not just about raising funds but about the lasting change these funds can catalyze. Karen’s comprehensive understandin...
Jul 26, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 29
“The beauty of diversity is that it allows us to learn. We either make our own tables or make sure there's room at the table.” ~ Hajj Flemings In this episode of The Widest Net, Pam is joined by Hajj Flemings, a Detroit-based entrepreneur, who has made his mark combining brand design with the practicalities of technology to inspire inclusivity and profound change. With multiple startups under his belt, including the global civic design initiative Rebrand Cities, Hajj has pioneered innovative str...
Jul 12, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 28
“You're going to have a really tough time in business if you can't make connection possible.” ~ Michelle Warner In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Michelle Warner, a relationship marketing aficionado who specializes in helping small business owners foster authentic, lasting connections in the professional sphere. As a self-described introvert, Michelle’s firsthand experience led her to devise a networking system that accommodates a variety of personality types and prefer...
Jun 28, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 27
“Getting comfortable with rejections is one of the most effective things we can do for our marketing efforts, especially our outreach efforts.” ~ Alice Draper In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, host Pamela Slim is joined by Alice Draper, podcasting publicist with Hustling Writers, where she shares her expert podcast pitching strategies for women entrepreneurs, highlighting the challenge of rejection and the ultimate goal of landing a podcast interview. Alice’s experience as a high-end co...
Jun 14, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 26
“Shift the suffering into service…that's the shift in my own mindset that's happened from going through all this tough, painful stuff and coming out the other end saying, how does this help me make the world a better place?” ~ Andrew Bennett In this episode of The Widest Net Pamela is joined by Andrew Bennett, an accomplished keynote speaker, coach, and workshop leader who specializes in leadership, organizational culture, and personal development. As a two-time TEDx presenter and professor at A...
May 31, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 25
“Productizing services is about controlling what's in it, what the pricing is, how the money moves - you own that system.” - John Warrillow In this episode of The Widest Net Meet, Pam’s guest is John Warrillow, a celebrated entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcast host who has dedicated his career to guiding business owners towards building valuable, sellable companies. As the mind behind the Value Builder System, John has created a powerful sales and marketing software for advisors to supp...
May 17, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 24
