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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to digital pioneer Craig Cooke.
Craig talks to us about his new book - Business Kung Fu.
Craig Cooke is a best-selling author and CEO of C-Squared Professional consulting.
He is a successful entrepreneur who had the foresight to start a “digital first” company utilizing the Internet long before “digital first,” “digital transformation,” and other buzzwords of today were created.
With extremely limited resources of $1,300 and an Apple computer, he started RhythmNet.com with a couple friends from college. Over the years of struggle, adaptation, and repositioning the brand, “Rhythm“ was sold to a world-class digital creative agency in 2019. Craig stayed with the company for just over 3 years, completing a 26-year marathon of running the company as CEO. During his tenure at Rhythm®, Craig worked with middle market to large enterprise companies.
Today, Craig shares his business wisdom, experience, and expertise in three key areas: executive leadership, brand development, and marketing communications. He has published his first book, "Business Kung Fu" which has attained best seller status on Amazon.com. Also, he has studied and served as a practitioner of Chinese Medical Qigong since 2015, bringing energy healing to hundreds of people. Currently, he is pursuing a doctorate of Chinese Energy Medicine from the Temple of Change and Transformation.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to sales expert Benjamin Brown.
Ben talks to us about the lack of confidence in sales people.
Benjamin Brown is a sales expert, author, and a father of two young children.
He has worked in sales for over 23 years and currently works with small businesses that have sales issues and low sales.
When it comes to sales, Ben has done it all! From stock brokerage style cold calling, to car salesman, to gym memberships, to medical devices- he can sell anything.
Ben has gathered all of his sales experiences, 20 years worth, and put them into a 10-step process, a proven and tested sales process to help you get more clients and MORE SALES.
When sales is done right, it is a pleasing process!
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to sales expert Bryan Charleau.
Bryan talks to us about the struggles that new sales people face.
Bryan Charleau is the author of the book "Pitching Sales! A Complete Guide to Becoming a Sales Professional.
Bryan is an expert in sales guidance for individuals entering the sales profession, sales training for companies hiring new sales reps with no previous experience, sales training consultant, and of course, sales coaching.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to marketing and brand expert Ann Carden.
Ann talks to us about Stepping Into The Expert Spotlight & Sell Ultra-High-Fee.
Ann Carden is a Strategic Business Growth Consultant and Marketing & Sales Coach, CEO of A. Carden Inc., and founder of the “Expert In You” brand and programs. She is a 3x Author & #1 Int. Bestselling Author, Speaker, and podcast host of “EXPERT IN YOU.”
Ann has more than forty-one years of business, marketing, and sales experience. She spent thirteen years in corporate business management managing multiple-million-dollar departments for a multi-billion-dollar national retail corporation. She has been an entrepreneur for over thirty years, building and selling five previous businesses.
Working as a consultant/coach since 2010, Ann has helped hundreds of coaches, consultants, and service businesses add hundreds of thousands and millions of dollars to their business in over fifty different types of businesses.
She has also trained and educated thousands of business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals through speaking, workshops, seminars, and social media channels.
Ann was recently inducted into Who’s Who in America for Entrepreneurship and into Who’s Who in America for Professional Women.
Ann has been featured on various media channels with articles and hundreds of syndicated podcasts.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to empathetic author and entrepreneur Kat Kennan.
Kat talks to us about the importance of empathic marketing.
Kat Kennan is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and marketing expert, known for building
impactful, customer-driven strategies for companies of all shapes and sizes.As the founder and
CEO of Radical Customer Experience™️, she specializes in trauma-informed and inclusive
marketing services.She has developed the 3 R's proprietary model, an empathy-driven
customer approach combining inclusive marketing, technology, and infrastructure to deepen brand loyalty based on the Radical Human Intelligence™ platform, home of the Cancel Culture Check-Up™️ and Brand Sensitivity Score™️. -
In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to advertising expert Robert Brill.
Robert talks to us about how to properly use paid media to grow your business.
Robert Brill has worked in advertising for 20 years, and is the CEO of Brill Media, a digital advertising agency for scalable business growth.
The company has been honored 10 times across Inc 5000 and Financial Times 500.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to inspirational author Ryan Penley.
Ryan talks to us about exploring the landscape of becoming an author.
Ryan Penley is a new author and solopreneur. With more than four years of hard-won sobriety, Ryan has transformed his life's adversities into valuable lessons for those still struggling with addiction.
Today, he lives a life that is unimaginably blessed, exceeding even his own expectations. His debut book, "Man Up. Sober Up.," serves as both a testament to his resilience and a practical guide for those seeking to reclaim control over their lives.
More than a survivor, Ryan is a beacon of hope for those still battling their demons. He demonstrates that from the depths of despair, it is indeed possible to forge a life filled with purpose and joy.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to inspirational entrepreneur Barbara Spitzer.
Barbara talks to us about living your dream: marrying mission and money.
Barbara Spitzer is the founder and CEO of Two Rivers Partners, LLC (TRP).
TRP is a strategy firm that prepares organizations to navigate today's most disruptive forces by aligning business and workforce strategies and building organization effectiveness and strategy execution capabilities. Barbara works with senior executives to drive growth with digitization, sustainability, and leadership development, resulting in large-scale, purpose-driven transformation. Barbara works with CEOs to galvanize their teams around corporate goals.
Since leaving her 35-year career, most recently with Accenture - which was primarily focused on helping clients make more money - Barbara re-launched TRP to make it possible for purpose-led organizations (nonprofits and start-ups) to tap the world's best consulting talent to help drive growth and impact. Barbara is the US Board Chair of Restless Development, a global nonprofit that prepares youth worldwide to lead transformation around today’s most pressing issues: climate, LGBTQ+, gender equality, and others.
Barbara has a BS in Psychology from James Madison University and an MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Barbara is a certified NACD Director.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and real estate expert Sonny R. Moyers.
Sonny talks to us about marketing to someone that doesn't know you.
Sonny R. Moyers, the author, “The Architecture of the Real Estate Practice,” is a distinguished professional with a rich and diverse background. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management & Communications and a Master of Science Degree in Psychology, with a focus on Human Behavioral Theory, Interpersonal Communications Theory, Organizational Design, and Research Methods.
Sonny's journey in the real estate industry began in 1971 when he obtained his Texas Real Estate Sales License, followed by his Texas Real Estate Brokers License in 1988. His dedication and expertise have earned him numerous accolades and awards, establishing him as a respected figure in the field. Between 2004 and 2018, he consistently ranked among the top 4% of real estate agents nationwide, and in Texas, he often found himself among the top 1% by various indices.
As the President of The Renaissance Group, a Real Estate Brokerage, Consulting, and Publishing Company in the DFW area, Sonny has made significant contributions to the industry.
In 2015, Sonny received the prestigious McSam Award and was named the REALTOR® of the Year in Dallas by the Dallas Builders Association—an honor bestowed upon him after rigorous evaluation and selection by a panel of experts. This recognition set him apart as the best REALTOR® among thousands in the DFW Metropolitan Area, emphasizing his unique contributions to the real estate realm.
As an Enterprise Consultant, Sonny contributed to the development of business planning methodology practices for AT&T, Ericsson Network Project, Inc., and Zurich Corporation managers. Sonny's unparalleled expertise in developing co-working and collaboration environments led him to become a recognized expert in the Business Center-Shared Office Industry.
Sonny's dedication to community service was evident in his leadership roles with the Frisco Association for the Arts, where he served as Board President and contributed to the organization's remarkable growth.
Now, with his book, Sonny R. Moyers shares his extensive knowledge and insights, offering a valuable resource for new and aspiring real estate professionals looking to thrive in the industry.Sonny, his partner, and his wife, Judi, live in Prospect, Texas. The Architecture of the Real Estate Practice released in February 2024.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to the Casino Sales Master himself, Joseph Rockey Jr.
Joe talks to us about his upcoming book Casino Sales Master.
Joseph Rockey Junior is a serial business creator and founder. Beginning in real estate, he has created a number of successful entities that have lived well beyond a decade, which is an incredibly rare feat in any industry, let alone real estate.
Joe operates Elite Business Conversations, which is a specialty coaching and consulting firm helping individuals and companies create elite sales cycles.
Elite Business Conversations teaches how to create an enduring culture that people want to work for, despite the company paying less in employee wages.
Elite Business Conversations provide solutions to businesses that have no exit plan after the current owner retires. These solutions include selling the business or developing a new ownership structure. Joe finds joy in seeing the companies thrive.
Additionally, Joe can be found on many stages across the world, presenting keynote addresses about how to achieve greatness in sales, and discussing elite business cultures which his company is known for.
Joe is a founder of three media outlets. The Elite Business Conversations TV show is currently syndicated in 43 countries and is in 55 million households. In addition to being streamed on both Amazon and Roku, it is a flagship program on a podcast network with over 100 million downloads each month.
Joe is the host of the podcast ‘Father and Joe’. Joe aims to teach individuals about their relationships, always looking through the lens of the relationship that we have with ourselves, each other, and God.
Joe co-founded the YouTube show ‘Local Football Flavor', which is an NFL show that discusses the teams in the league from the fan’s perspective; fans talking about football with other fans, learning from each other, and becoming more knowledgeable about the sport, and gaining valuable insights regarding the NFL.
Joe is constantly creating new businesses. It is highly possible that by the time you read this, Joe will have created something else that will be the darling in the spotlight. In all of his ventures, he starts by creating honest human connections to ensure his clients experience real value, real impact, and real change.
Joe 100% believes that salespeople will heal the world.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to the sales queen Darleen Priday.
Darleen talks to us about Empathetic and Relational selling.
Darleen Priday has over 25 years experience in Sales and Business Development.
She equips business coaches and entrepreneurs with the strategy and confidence to sell their services authentically without being "Salesy".
She has a unique approach to business development. Empathetic selling and relationship building are the core of who she is.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to the "Turn Around Queen" Victoria Pelletier.
Victoria talks to us about building a personal brand.
Victoria Pelletier is a 20+ year Corporate Executive, Board Director, #1 selling author and Professional Public Speaker. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” and the “CEO Whisperer” by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership and culture.
As someone who does not subscribe to the status quo, she is always ready for new challenges becoming one of the youngest Chief Operating Officers at the age of 24, president by 35 and a CEO at age 41.
Victoria was recognized as one of the 100 Global Outstanding LGBTQ Executive Role Models by Involve (sponsored by YouTube), a 2023 Women of Influence by South Florida Business Journal, a semi-finalist in the 2023 50/50 Women on Boards Women to Watch, 2022 Top 30 Most Influential Business Leaders in Tech by CIOLook, 2022 Most Influential Entrepreneur of the Year by World Magazine, 2021’s Top 50 Business Leader in Technology by Insight Magazine and a Mentor of the Year by Women in Communications & Technology in 2020. HSBC bank awarded her the Diversity & Inclusion in Innovation award in 2019 and she was IBM’s #1 Global Social Seller ranked by LinkedIn in 2019 and 2020.
As a prolific motivational and inspirational speaker, Victoria has delivered keynotes discussing the significance of Whole Human Leadership - being an empathetic and authentic leader, as well as the importance of personal branding and its impact on professional growth; the power of DEI on corporate cultures and building a life of resilience. -
In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to award-winning animator Sherene Strausberg.
Sherene talks to us about how motion graphics is a great way to market a business!
Sherene Strausberg is an award-winning filmmaker and Emmy-nominated animator who combines her experience in film, music and sound engineering with graphic design and illustration to create animated videos for her clients at the company she founded, 87th Street Creative.
Having won a national composition competition in high school, she was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Indiana University School of Music, where she completed two bachelor’s degrees in four years.
Film scores she wrote in her first career, as a film composer, have been heard on AMC, Spike TV and Netflix.
As a graphic designer for Jewish National Fund, she won two awards from Graphic Design USA. Her latest passion project, the short, animated film “Cool For You”, which she animated and scored, has been accepted to 39 film festivals around the world and recently won a Silver Anthem Award.
Recent clients of 87th Street Creative have included Walmart, American Express and Healthline.
Through the power of music and sound effects along with moving images, Sherene knew at the age of 16, she wanted to be a film composer. After 10 years pursuing that, while also working as a broadcast engineer at National Public Radio, she changed careers, first to graphic design and then to motion design. Motion graphics returned Sherene to her true passion of how sound and moving images together can immerse the viewer/listener. Combining this with her desire to work with clients who believe in sustainability and social justice, 87th Street Creative has worked with nonprofits and businesses who help make the world a better place.
While continuing to partner with agencies and studios on projects, Sherene also works directly with clients such as Healthline, Spencer Stuart and Propublica. In 2021, a video that Sherene worked on with Propublica, was retweeted by Senator Elizabeth Warren, received almost 80k views on Twitter, and was nominated for a News & Documentary Emmy. She has been a frequent contributor as a guest blog writer and is also a teaching assistant at School of Motion.
When Sherene is not working, she enjoys reading, running and pottery. She lives with her husband and three children in New York.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to entrepreneur extraordinaire Brent Kesler.
Brent talks to us about the Money Multiplier Method.
Brent Kesler was a Chiropractor and Chiropractic coach for over 14 years. After implementing The Money Multiplier (TMM) Method, Brent paid off $984,711 in 3rd party debt in 39 months. In fact, Brent became so passionate about how powerful this concept was, he began sharing it with others.
It was when his previous mentor told him that he had successfully referred over forty-one new clients into the system, that Brent took his advice and started the journey to becoming a teacher of the TMM Method. Brent's main goal in making this move was simply to help more people understand how to manage and grow their wealth.
For the last 10 plus years, Brent has been lecturing to thousands of people around the country on the dynamics of the TMM Method and helping individuals break the bonds of financial slavery they don't even realize they are in. He teaches how to take back control of your financial life. Brent has a passionate belief that whether you make $10/hour or $10,000/hour you should know TMM Method and have this powerful information to keep control of your own money.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and speaker Jacqui Wilson.
Jacqui talks to us about the importance of your story and how you can build a business around it.
Multi-passionate entrepreneur, author, and speaker, Jacqui Wilson, is hearing the people and provides powerful solutions to meet their needs.
A graduate of Mississippi State University and the University of Tennessee College of Law, Jacqui initially had a different trajectory planned for her life. However, several years into her plan, she found herself answering the call to help people differently.
Some know her as The Get Heard Coach, host of the podcast show Christian Writing & Speaking, or as the founder of Christian Children Empowerment including Empowerment University for Children.
In addition, she is a board-certified mental health coach. Often, she says, she fell into her current chosen fields because she heard what the people were saying and she wanted to help them overcome and be empowered. It just so happens that her solutions expanded into larger entities.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to best-selling author Betsey Kulakowski.
Betsey talks to us about social media marketing for your book.
Betsey Kulakowski is a federally trained investigator and has 30+ years of experience as an occupational safety specialist, with a degree in emergency management. Betsey served on disaster response teams at the Murrah Federal Building Bombing, the World Trade Center, and Hurricanes Katrina/Rita, as well as other disasters in Oklahoma.
She wrote her first book at age 6. Being a writer wasn't something she chose. It chose her.
Betsey is the author of the bestselling, award-winning, paranormal thriller, The Veritas Codex, and the series of the same name. She has experience as an amateur paranormal investigator and is an avid history buff and family genealogist. She's married and has two grown children, and two fur babies.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to tech futurist Jordache Johnson.
Jordache talks to us about Web3 and AI coming together.
Jordache Johnson, is a renowned business growth strategist, tech futurist and keynote speaker. He excels at elevating entrepreneurs and online experts by enhancing the visibility, impact, and revenue of their businesses by leveraging business principles, human relationships and emerging technologies.
Fueled by unyielding tenacity and a fervor for innovation, coupled with his expertise in technology commercialization, Jordache skillfully identifies the fundamental pillars that are shaping the future of marketing trends, customer journeys, and business growth.
He runs a newsletter and membership called Never Tech Behind™ where he empowers members to stay at the forefront by effectively integrating emerging technologies such as AI, Web3, Blockchain, and more into their businesses.
Furthermore, Jordache draws upon his extensive experience as an entrepreneur, former agency owner, and business coach to develop The FRIENDS Method™. This relationship flywheel ingeniously merges relationship building with technology, driving consistent growth for the businesses of his students and clients.
When not immersed in the world of technology or assisting others in scaling their businesses, Jordache indulges in grilling, passionately supports the Kansas City Chiefs, and embarking on all sorts of adventures with his family.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to mindset coach Kym Dakin-Neal.
Kym talks to us about Head Heart & Hands Listening in Coach Practice.
Kym Dakin-Neal, M.Ed is Director of Voice Into Learning, LLC and a practicing Mindset coach specializing in effective communications for over a decade. She works successfully with introverts and newly promoted employees, women running for office, entrepreneurs pitching new products so they can step into the spotlight and share their stories with confidence and impact.
Kym helps train physicians in productive listening and patient communication at Tufts and Kaiser Permanente.
Kym has also developed and sold a bookmarking app called Nugget to eliminate the need to take notes in online meetings.
Her book "Head Heart & Hands Listening in Coach Practice" is released as of July 2023 through Routledge Publishers of London.
Kym enjoys creating "Ninja Poetry", hiking, and the family Wordle competition!
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to podcast host and Web3 expert Matthew Simone.
Matthew talks to us about daily rituals for self improvement.
Matthew Simone is a passionate outdoorsman, crypto enthusiast, lifelong gamer, successful entrepreneur, and the host of The Web3 Gamer Podcast. He currently serves as the CEO of Meta Birds Inc., a web3 based casual mobile game, further cementing his position in the digital world. His love for the great outdoors is only matched by his enthusiasm for the digital world and his commitment to personal growth.
As the host of The Web3 Gamer Podcast, Matthew shares his insights and experiences in the gaming and crypto spaces, interviewing industry professionals and discussing the latest trends and developments. His podcast has become a go-to resource for anyone interested in the intersection of gaming, blockchain, and entrepreneurship.
Matthew's journey into entrepreneurship has been marked by a constant pursuit of self-improvement. He regularly turns to philosophy and self-help coaches for daily inspiration, using their wisdom to fuel his drive and enhance his leadership skills.
An avid hiker, Matthew finds tranquility and inspiration in nature's grandeur, often using these moments of solitude to contemplate the deeper meaning of life and his next business move.
Matthew's journey into the world of cryptocurrencies began in 2017, during the significant boom of Bitcoin. Since then, he has immersed himself in the crypto space, staying abreast of the latest developments and trends. His understanding of the market dynamics, blockchain technology, and the potential of decentralized finance has grown exponentially over the years.
Gaming has been a constant in Matthew's life. From his early days playing on his N64 to now leading a company in the web3 gaming space, his love for gaming has only deepened. He sees parallels between the gaming and crypto worlds, with both offering vast, unexplored frontiers.
Matthew Simone is a unique blend of an adventurer, digital pioneer, dedicated entrepreneur, and insightful podcast host. His passion for the outdoors, crypto, gaming, and personal development makes him a fascinating individual, always ready to explore new trails, whether they're in the wilderness, the digital world, or the realm of self-improvement.
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to the "People Whisperer" Ely Delaney.
Ely talks to us about the fact that the Fortune IS in the Follow Up!.
Ely Delaney is your Automated Systems Strategist and is also known as “The People Whisperer”.
He’s the creator of The Follow Up Rockstar System, teaching entrepreneurs how to go from surviving to thriving in any economy through the art and science of building strong relationships and following up for LIFE.
He’s an Amazon bestseller with his two books “Marketing Tidbits” and “Networking Tidbits”
With a passion for connecting people, his best-selling training course “Networking Like A Rockstar” has over 1389 students registered globally. Ely helps speakers, authors, and coaches automate their follow-up to grow their business without having to have an MBA from MIT.
He’s the guy to help you build a 24/7 automated system and turn you into a Follow-Up Rockstar!
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