Bolder Business Podcast

Our guest today has been called “one of the leading experts in face-to-face communication in the world” by The New York Times. He has taught his revolutionary techniques of “Risk and Rapport by Design” to more than 500 corporations, thousands of small businesses, and six of the world’s leading business schools around the world, including the Harvard and London Business schools. His first two books, How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less and How to Connect in Business in 90 Seconds or Less have been translated into more than 30 languages. A former fashion and advertising photographer who dealt with hundreds of new faces a week for clients like AT&T, Revlon and Coca-Cola, he is now recognized as a world-renowned expert in turning first impressions into profitable relationships. The New York Times calls him “the new Dale Carnegie,” the Economist Magazine calls him “truly inspirational,” and Good Morning America says, “His book is my bible

The Power of Your Words What you know is valuable . People value knowledge today more than ever. In the business world, they want to know you are the expert. A book does that for you.   Take your gifts and put them into a book. It’s like a time machine. You can be writing today and impact someone else’s life years from now. 

Best-selling Author Lynne Klippel has been an author, publisher, ghost writer, and book coach since 2003. She’s taught thousands of aspiring authors who rave about her ability to remove overwhelm from the process of writing and publishing. Her company, BusinessBuildingBooks.com, focuses on the marriage of internet marketing and publishing so that her clients not only create great books but related products and services to extend their brand and create additional revenue streams. The books Lynne publishes are known for their quality, professionalism and contribution to the author’s business income. Lynne's published more than 170 projects and taught thousands of aspiring authors . She’s been featured on Lifetime Television, Working Mother magazine, and scores of radio interviews.   You can hear Lynne’s personal story in Episode 2 p The Power of a Bold Move 

Shann Vander Leek is the creator of The Sacred Heart Teachings digital program, author of Life on Your Terms and co-author of three best selling books for women. She is host of the Divine Feminine Spotlight series, and co-creator of Anxiety Slayer, a podcast that just reached the  milestone of 1.5M listeners. A professional voice talent, former TV advertising director and leadership strategist, she supports visionary women who want to walk in beauty with the strength, courage and pleasure of reclaiming their feminine sovereignty. Shann blogs at Transformation Goddess.com where women go for a soulful, sensual and sacred exploration. 

D’vorah Lansky, M.Ed., has been marketing online and mentoring authors since 2007. She is the bestselling author of Book Marketing Made Easy and 21 Ways to Launch a Successful Virtual Book Tour. She is the producer of the Annual Book Marketing Conference Online and founder of the Build a Business with Your Book Success System.   D’vorah supports authors in developing their online presence. She is passionate about online marketing as well as helping authors grow their business and their book sales.

People trust and support people who appear in the media or are published. Entrepreneurs have recognised this for a long time and they’ve used books to build their business, increase their reach and open doors to opportunity. Today it’s a lot easier to publish in this brave new world of the internet and self-publishing. Here are 3 things you should know: 1. You’ll probably be footing the bill unless you’re a highly recognized expert allow for this in your planning and budget. 2. Be prepare to promote your book.  Start as soon as you create your first outline.   3. Think beyond the book because it’s not the book that will make you rich. What can you parlay your book into? 

Do you know the 5 areas in your life that need balance so you can be a success?  1.     Healthy Body If you think the most important parts of health are diet and exercise I’ve got a surprise for you. 2.     Healthy Mind Are you getting enough Vitamin G  - the  Gratitude Attitude? 3.     Healthy Family The term “family” includes anyone whose absence would create a big hole in your life. Do the people who are important to you have a priority in your calendar? 4.     Healthy Society An important measure of how successful we are in life is our ability to give back plus it pays off with health benefits. 5.     Healthy Finances What’s the number one cause of stress in most people's lives? Right.  Without healthy finances, it’s a struggle to maintain a healthy balance in the rest of our lives and business.

Robyn Srigley is the The Hormone Diva, a nutrition and lifestyle coaching expert. Robyn helps women replace anxiety with joy to open possibility in their lives and have a positive impact on the next generation. Through many years of personal interest in health, as well as struggling through her own health issues, Robyn decided to complete her studies in the wellness field. Robyn received a Bachelor of Arts, is a certified Personal Training Specialist and Certified Nutritional Practitioner.   Robyn's success with her clients comes from expert knowledge in her speciality and her personal diagnoses of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Robyn specializes in helping women facing a variety of hormonal problems such as PMS, PCOS, Endometriosis and much more. In her practice, she strives to help women achieve happy, joyous lives filled with health and laughter and self-love.

Her background includes a degree in visual communications and marketing over 20 years of successful business experience in general contacting, real estate investing and managing mortgage offices, Having kept businesses running smoothly from behind the scenes, Doris now offers her expertise on exceptional marketing strategies, and cultivating a success mindset while utilizing practical business skills. Aligning the mind, body and spirit Her rare combination of expertise embraces personal development, health and wellness and business skills. She encourages professional women in business to trust who they are and find balance in an unbalanced world while making more money, having more fun and making a bigger impact.

Maria Carr is the owner/director of the Port Perry Flowyoga Studio. She has been teaching yoga full time for over 20 years. She developed and is the lead trainer for The Inspired Life Personal Transformation/Teacher Training Program. This program is a training ground designed to educate, elevate and inspire participants to get in touch with their authentic self so they can focus on their passion. She is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and holds workshops combining Yoga, healthy eating and lifestyle changes to bring about balance to Mind, Body and Spirit.For the last 4 years she has produced the Summer Solstice Event, a free community event combining Yoga, drumming and art.

This week it’s time for a “tune-up” for your most valuable business asset – your body, mind and spirit. So let’s start with right at the top and run a check up on your attitude. We've all experienced it as one time or another in our lives. Like a low-grade fever, the 'Negativity Virus' can infect us before we even realise what's happened. We feel a little off, like a mild depression or a nagging tickle of worry. The strange thing is  we want to feel better but we keep going back to the source of the infection - the pessimistic words we're exposed to or use ourselves.   1. Watch what you feed your mind. That includes TV, the internet, books and music. 2. What’s the average attitude of the 5 people you associate with the most? 3. Watch the labels you hang on yourself, especially in your thoughts.     QUOTE:  Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you. -- Walt Whitman

Marketing is letting them know you exist and letting them know WHY they should be interested. 1) Define your core values and what you want people to say about your business.     2) Find your tribe. You’re not going to be a fit for everyone. Find the people you really want to be working with. 3) Use social media correctly. It’s not about the platform but the strategy. What you enjoy personally may NOT be where your audience is hanging out. Go where your tribe is hanging out.   Keep in mind the 3 R’s of business when you create your marketing strategy  – Reach, Respect and Revenue. 

Terri Bork is an author, broadcaster, CEO, speaker and mother 2 from Tampa Florida. Terri owns a Search Engine Optimization company called Extreme Marketing Concepts and has a web tv show / podcast called Go Mind Your Business. Terri will be releasing her first product “Extreme Broadcaster” this month that will help local marketers be able to offer something unique and different to their clients. Terri is passionate about helping her clients grow their business and make the money they deserve. Whether it be business owners looking to get the word out about how they help others in the community and why you should do business with them or entrepreneurs who are looking to create an additional revenue stream. Terri knows what it is like to start with boot straps and create something beyond your wildest dreams. It is her honor and privilege to work with women so they can see the greatness in themselves and the awesome things they are up to.

Bonnie Frank is the founder of Women In Biz, an organization that provides support, networking opportunities and information for entrepreneurial women. Bonnie also has a website, LadyBlogger.net, where she blogs about parenting, education, kids and the business of blogging. 

Heidi Richards Mooney is a serial entrepreneur, the author of a dozen books and a social media coach and trainer. She helps small businesses owners make sense of social media, navigate the social web and learn which questions to ask to get their websites, blogs and profiles found online. As a Motivational Speaker Heidi shows audiences how to get their blog on, save time on social media and maximize the internet to promote their businesses. Heidi has interviewed hundreds of experts on Social Media Around the World. In 2003 Heidi was named one of 50 women shaping the Internet by the International Virtual Women’s Chamber of Commerce. In 2009 she was named a Twitter Woman to Follow by Only2Clicks.com. In 2010 Heidi was named Media Leader of the year by the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce and Social Media Leader of the Year by the South Broward Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association. Heidi works with solopreneurs, professionals and small businesses in ecommerce, direct sales and retai

There is a difference between marketing and sales but unfortunately it seems we’ve gotten the two mixed up. And it’s hurting our business. This week we concentrate on Marketing – letting them know you exists. In an upcoming week we’ll talk about Sales – giving them a choice. Here are my 3 Tips to help you with your own marketing: 1. No one is going to do it for you if you aren’t tooting your own horn first. Be bold and be noticed. 2. Don’t dismiss “old school” marketing strategies. A lot of people have abandoned mailing things. You have a good chance of being noticed with something as simple as a postcard or thank you note! 3. Don’t dismiss social media simply because you haven’t taken the time yet to learn how to use it. Develop a strategy and then find the tool. Get help. If social media has the power to change governments, think of what it could do for your business!  Marketing is about planting seeds. “Planting” is an actio

Did you know that the most successful marketing tool your business has is YOU? Being uniquely yourself. Let your personality shine in all your business dealings. Start the connection with a warm handshake and a smile that reaches your eyes. Consumers these days want to do business with people they know, like and trust. So give them a chance to get to know you. I'm not talking about pressing flesh like a politician on the campaign trail.  Your goal is authenticity. Be bold! Be yourself! And as you expand your network, define your own personal measure of success. Then celebrate the milestones and wins along the way. Follow the hashtag #BolderBiz on Twitter and see what we’re talking about here on the podcast!

With over 20 years of experience working in the not for profit sector and direct experience as executive director of Girls Incorporated of Durham for the past nine years, she has worked hard to be a strong advocate for girls and women issues. This year their agency was recognized once again by the Fraser Institute as one of the top run not-for-profits in Canada. They were ranked in the top three in the Education category. Equally impressive is their achievement of the Girls Incorporated Standards of Excellence Award, a distinction held by only two other Girls Inc. affiliates.   During Yvette’s tenure, she has successfully contributed to empowering girls to become the agents of change for coming generations. Her volunteer work in a number of health areas is just a small sample of her commitment to being a community champion for change in our community. Her dedication and diligence has earned her the respect of her colleagues and peers, as she was nominated for the Women of Distinction Award in 200

Katia Millar is the Founder & Chief Inspirational Officer of Positive Fabulous Women, a Mentor, Speaker, and Leader. She’s also a Networking Maven & Social Media Expert who thrives on connecting with others who are committed to living their passion, rocking their business and changing the world. Katia’s background includes over 18 years of experience in a myriad of Marketing roles as well as travel to over 25 countries. In January 2008, Katia took a leap of faith and launched Positive Fabulous Women with the goal of connecting, inspiring, and empowering women to live a life of passion & purpose through live events and an active social media presence. The message of PFW has since resonated with a community 8,000+ women who flock to PFW both online and offline for support, connection, inspiration, and heart-centred networking opportunities.

“Take a human dynamo, add a whirlwind of ideas, a computer filled with contacts, and a dash of ‘Just Do It!’, and you have Donna Messer. In a world where each of us is only separated from what we want by six people, Donna Messer eliminates the middleman. Donna Messer is an author of more than 4,000 articles. She is a professional speaker that motivates and inspires her audience. She has addressed thousands on three continents. Her client base includes governments, education, industry and not for profit organizations.She hosts both radio and television programs interviewing Canadians with a story to tell. Donna is social media savvy and knows the importance of international visibility. She’s on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. She serves on the Executive Board for Women in Food Industry Management, is an active Rotarian and on the board for The United Way of Oakville. She is without question the Queen of Networking. Donna has a systematic process that generates measurable result