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ScreamingBox Technology & Business RundownScreamingBox Technology & Business RundownDelegating to Others Can Be the 🔑 KEY 🔑 to Scaling YOUR Business QuicklyIn this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson, are going to delegate our questions - about how Founders need to be able to Delegate in order to scale their business - to Valerie Trapunsky, Founder of ChatterBossAs the founder and CEO of ChatterBoss, Valerie is deeply passionate about bringing the same level of assistant support that A-listers enjoy - to startups and entrepreneurs–all while shining a light on the crucial role that assistants can play in running and scaling a business.As the author of Delegation Nation, her mission is to provide an ac...2024-09-3051 minYES, BRAND with Hersh RephunYES, BRAND with Hersh RephunThe OG ChatterBoss: Valerie Trapunsky on Strategic Staffing and Bootstrapping SuccessAfter spending nearly a decade working as a top-level personal assistant and Chief of Staff for A-List celebrities, CEOs and high-net-worth individuals, Valerie discovered that she could bring the same level of excellent service to individuals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. This is the foundation that ChatterBoss is built on. Since launching ChatterBoss in 2016, Valerie has grown her business from the ground up, now working with a team of over 200 assistants and reaching multiple seven figures. She’s passionate about solving customer needs through smart systems, smart technology, and most important of all - smart people. Valerie is...2024-09-2627 minTHINK Business with Jon DwoskinTHINK Business with Jon DwoskinWhere's Your Stuck: Overcoming Stuck Points in Business with Valerie Trapunsky This powerful clip from THINK Business LIVE with Jon Dwoskin and Valerie Trapunsky, Founder and CEO of ChatterBoss, identifies and provides insight into overcoming “stuck” points in business. Get real-time, relatable coaching and practical advice for navigating hurdles to boost business growth. Watch the full episode Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Gro...2024-07-2903 minExperience Curve with Joe SteeleExperience Curve with Joe SteeleHow To Let Go And DelegateIn this episode, host Joe Steele welcomes Valerie Trapunsky, the dynamic CEO and Founder of Chatterboss, to discuss the transformative power of delegation. This episode delves into Valerie's journey of building a successful business that helps entrepreneurs and executives manage their workloads more effectively. Valerie shares her expertise on the importance of delegation for personal and professional success, offering practical advice on how to identify tasks to delegate and build a reliable support system. Tune in to learn how embracing delegation can lead to greater productivity, innovation, and overall well-being, whether you're a seasoned executive or just starting out.2024-07-1142 minThe InvestHER PodcastThe InvestHER PodcastBecome a Master Delegator and Achieve Business Success & Time Freedom | Valerie TrapunskyEPISODE 488: If you’re finding yourself doing too much at work and biting off more than you can chew, then this is the episode for you!Why?Simply because in it, we’ll be teaching you how to delegate like a pro!Well, to be more specific, our guest, the amazing Valerie Trapunsky, will be teaching you everything you need to know to become a master delegator.Valerie is the founder of ChatterBoss and a leading voice in the future of remote assistants, delegation, culture building and team leadership in the new...2024-06-2131 minMaps of MentorsMaps of MentorsFounder of Inc 5000 Company "Chatterboss" - Valerie TrapunskyValerie Trapunsky is the founder of "Chatterboss" - a company listed on the Inc 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the USA. In 2023 it was ranked 1171. Chatterboss is a SaaS product that pairs entrepreneurs and business owners with a team of virtual assistants to work for them. Valerie is also the author the book "Delegation Nation - How entrepreneurs and Assistants can thrive together in a remote world". Valerie's Links: Chatterboss Delegation Nation If you'd like to launch your idea into a SaaS product or a Web App...2024-02-1935 minThe Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy BurrowsThe Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows#237: Valerie Trapunsky - Founder and CEO of ChatterBoss and Author of Delegation NationValerie Trapunsky is a former A-list personal assistant and Chief of Staff, current founder and CEO of ChatterBoss, and author of Delegation Nation: How Entrepreneurs and Assistants Can Thrive Together in a Remote World.In this episode, Valerie talks about over-communication in a remote setting, delegation as an assistant, and the importance of character in entrepreneur assistant partnerships.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/237Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant--In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make li...2023-09-1745 minThe Start, Scale & Succeed PodcastThe Start, Scale & Succeed PodcastUnlocking Growth through a Chief of Staff with Valerie Trapunsky - Ep. 91In this pertinent episode, Valerie Trapunsky, Founder and CEO of ChatterBoss, shares how she and her team built a product that clients can trust to reliably deliver instant, personalized and thoughtful service.You will discover:- Why would should delegate even tasks you like- What a Chief of Staff staff can do for you- What 1000 assistants said are the top three things they need
After a decade spent working as a top-level assistant for A-list celebrities and as the Chief of Staff for high-net-worth individuals and CEOs, Va...2023-08-2821 minBuild Value By ChoiceBuild Value By ChoiceEvaluating a Remote Executive Assistance Company with Valerie TrapunskyValerie is a former A-list personal assistant and Chief of Staff, current founder and CEO of ChatterBoss, the first and only remote executive assistant service of its kind. Her mission is to guide entrepreneurs to building friction-less teams using a human-centric approach. She joins Nana on Build Value By Choice to discuss her company and what it can do for business owners.  KEY TAKEAWAYS ChatterBoss is the brainchild of Valerie Trapunsky, who founded the company in 2017 after a decade spent working as a top-level assistant for A-list celebrities and as the Chief of Staff for high-net-worth i...2023-08-2330 minThe Sow to Speak Podcast with Kristy MandourThe Sow to Speak Podcast with Kristy MandourEp. 56 - The Art of Delegation with Valerie TrapunskyIn this episode we're discussing the 100% necessary and equally unsexy topic of delegation. If you are an entrepreneur, you know that not delegating is not an option. Still, you may not be doing it. The thought of it may add more overwhelm to your already overloaded mind. You may feel that it would be faster to do any of the tasks yourself, or it will take more time to teach someone how to do it right, or maybe you don't even know where to start. No matter where you fall on the spectrum of delegation drudgery, you...2023-08-0648 minHealth DeclassifiedHealth DeclassifiedThe Power of Outsourcing with Valerie Trapunsky - EP246We interview Valerie Trapunsky, founder and CEO of ChatterBoss, a company that provides outsourced assistants in practically all aspects of a business. Valerie shares her insights into the power of outsourcing and how it can help businesses streamline their operations and increase productivity. She also shares her own journey of building a successful outsourcing company. Visit her website. The Yakking Show is brought to you by Peter Wright & Kathleen Beauvais contact us to be a guest on our show. https://TheYakkingShow.com   peter@theyakkingshow.com    kathleen@theyakkingshow.com Timeline 01:30                     Most entrepreneurs spend 24 hours a week on...2023-06-2223 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle254: Gumbo, ChatGPT & Systems (with Matt Granda) In this episode I briefly discuss gumbo, ChatGPT and a new development in my Systems program. You'll also hear from Matt Granda, the managing partner in a P.I. law firm who is serious about systematizing and improving his firm's operations.   Show Notes Matt Granda's LinkedIn page Claggett & Sykes website (Matt's law firm) Click for a list of the Best Tech Tools for Lawyers Subscribe to: The 80/20 Principle Check out my Law Firm Systems Intensive General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owne...2023-05-0239 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle253: Hiring & Working with Overseas VAs (with Joey Vitale) Joey Vitale practices trademark law in Chicago and got so busy he needed to hire overseas VAs from the Philippines. Then he started teaching other lawyers the benefits and methods of working with overseas VAs. Learn the best ways of hiring and working with remote VAs in law practice. And discover the "Holy Grail" metric for uncommon law firm success.   Show Notes GlobalVettedVAs.com (Joey's Skybreaker website for helping folks find VAs) Clickup (project management software Joey uses and recommends) Onlinejobs.ph (website for finding Philippine VAs) Joey's presentation at Small Firm Bootcamp (Sell an online course in your law b...2023-04-2548 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle252: Building Accountability Charts & Tracking Portals (with Melissa Shanahan) Business coach Melissa Shanahan discusses how she helped a small group of law firm owners build a dashboard for tracking key metrics in their practices (i.e., a "tracking portal"). She also showed them how to define the various roles for work done in the firm (now or in the future) through an "accountability chart." Show Notes Velocity Work (Melissa's website) Law Firm Owner (Melissa's podcast) Mastery Group (Melissa's coaching program for law firm owners) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm ow...2023-04-1832 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle251: The Future of Lawyer Work is HereThe legal profession is changing rapidly, and lawyers must adapt quickly. Discover the best way to work and thrive in the modern world. (hint: trial & error is the worst way).   Show Notes Click to download the list of Best Systems & Tools for Lawyers Subscribe to Substack newsletter: The 80/20 Principle General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners) Thanks to Our Sponsors "ChatterBoss is an incredible remote executive assistant company that helps solopreneurs and small businesses grow quickly and save money. Your ded...2023-04-1127 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle250: Modern Systems for Virtual Law Practice - Part 2Lawyers increasingly work remotely or in virtual environments. That means we need new ways of better organizing, communicating, and collaborating in this digital/virtual world. The first part of two that examines how to make this happen, so our practices run more smoothly. Show Notes Click here to download the PDF list of recommended tools (and other webinar resources) Subscribe to Substack newsletter: The 80/20 Principle General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners) Thanks to Our Sponsors "ChatterBoss is an incredible re...2023-04-0431 minGrind Sell ElevateGrind Sell ElevateHow to Utilize the Power of Virtual Assistants - w/Valerie TrapunskyChatterBoss is the brainchild of Valerie Trapunsky, who founded the company in 2017 after a decade spent working as a top-level assistant for A-list celebrities and as the Chief of Staff for high-net-worth individuals and CEOs. During that time, Valerie developed a passion for effective problem-solving and became committed to bringing the same level of excellent service to solo entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives ready to scale. Connect with Valerie:Website: https://chatterboss.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerietrapunsky/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatterbossapp/+++++▶︎ Subscribe to the...2023-03-3127 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle249: Modern Systems for Virtual Law Practice - Part 1Lawyers increasingly work remotely or in virtual environments. That means we need new ways of better organizing, communicating, and collaborating in this digital/virtual world. The first part of two that examines how to make this happen, so our practices run more smoothly.   Show Notes Click here to download the PDF list of recommended tools (and other webinar resources) Subscribe to Substack newsletter: The 80/20 Principle General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners) Thanks to Our Sponsors "ChatterBoss is an incredible rem...2023-03-2838 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle246: Cybersecurity for Law FirmsCybersecurity is essential in all fields, but especially in law firms, where there is so much sensitive information stored on computers. Learn how to protect yourself in this episode. Show Notes The 80/20 Principle: The Secret of Achieving More with Less, by Richard Koch Richard Koch on Mastering the 80/20 Principle (Tim Ferriss's interview with Richard Koch) 80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More, by Perry Marshall Effortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters Most, by Greg McKeown Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary...2023-03-0729 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle243: How the 80/20 Rule Helps Practicing Attorneys (with Patrick Slaughter) The 80/20 rule can help practicing lawyers. Listen and learn how one family lawyer in Tennessee used it to become more profitable and much happier in his practice. Show Notes Click here to see Patrick's Standard Engagement Contract. Patrick Slaughter's Magic Law Practice (Episode 48) Business Coaching for Lawyers with Patrick Slaughter (Episode 54) What’s Your Vision for Success? with Patrick Slaughter (Episode 65) How to Sell Your Law Practice with Patrick Slaughter (Episode 216) The 80/20 Principle: The Secret of Achieving More with Less, by Richard Koch General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inn...2023-02-1436 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle242: Lawyer Burnout & How to Avoid or Resolve itMany lawyers succumb to burnout or stress at various points in their careers. It's easy to assume that this is just something we have to accept. But the truth is, we don't have to endure stress or burnout if we understand the root causes and optimal solutions.   Show Notes How to Optimize Productivity (While Working Less), Mark Manson (80/20 article mentioned in the episode) Notes on The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch, by Josh Kaufman (also mentioned in the episode) The 80/20 Principle: The Secret of Achieving More with Less, by Richard Koch General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pi...2023-02-0721 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle241: A Retrospective of Tech Adoption by Lawyers (Interview with Monty McIntyre)Many lawyers who entered the practice of law in the 1980s ignored technology or dismissed its potential for making law more efficient and easier to practice. But not Monty McIntyre, a San Diego trial lawyer who adopted technology and remains open-minded and curious about leveraging it to improve his practice.   Show Notes Monty McIntyre’s California Case Summaries™ (podcast listeners can click here to get, for free, Monty’s one-paragraph summaries of every new civil case published by the CA Supreme Court in 2022.) Monty’s Master Lawyer Mentoring™ Monty's Mediation, Arbitration and Referee Monty's ADR Services Monty's Twitter stream The 80/20 Principle: Th...2023-01-3152 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle240: Interview with Nashville solo lawyer Brian Payne In this episode, you'll meet Brian Payne, a solo attorney who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee. Brian was initially lured to Nashville because he's a songwriter. He was encouraged to go to law school by someone he admired, and that's how he wound up with a law degree. He has a solo practice focused on real estate law. And he's interested in improving his practice, which is how we met. Listen and find out as I delve into Brian's practice and see what you can learn that will help you in yours. Show Notes...2023-01-2445 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle239: A.I. Powered Note-Taking for Lawyers (with Otter.ai)Artificial intelligence is gaining ground rapidly in many areas, including better note-taking by creating accurate transcripts and recordings at the same time. Tools like Otter.ai allow you to do this using any modern smartphone.  Every lawyer should at least try Otter.ai to understand the power of note-taking powered by artificial intelligence. In this episode I explain exactly why this possibility is to useful for lawyers. Show Notes Otter.ai (special link to get 1 month of the Pro Level for free) Otter Transcript of last week's podcast episode with Melissa Shanahan (you will have to use the Otter app o...2023-01-1717 minManager Memo podcastManager Memo podcastThought Partner - ChatterBossValerie Trapunsky, former A-List personal assistant, and current CEO of ChatterBoss explains the benefits of her online executive assistant service. Valerie and her associates of ChatterBoss are matched to busy executives who seek to improve their efficiency, freeing the high-performing business leader of mundane tasks and maximizing their time to focus on those things that only they can do well.  ChatterBoss allows the executive to be more intentional in action and thought.  ChatterBoss2023-01-1531 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle238: Revenue & Expense Tracking Insights (with Melissa Shanahan)Tracking your firm's revenue and expense numbers gives you helpful insight into which areas of your practice are more profitable or which staff members or contractors are truly valuable. Melissa Shanahan, a top-notch business coach for solo and small firm attorneys, joins Ernie to discuss how best to track these metrics. Show Notes The Law Firm Owner Podcast (Melissa Shanahan's podcast) Velocity Work (Melissa's website) The 80/20 Principle: The Secret of Achieving More with Less, by Richard Koch (about using the power of 80/20 leverage in any kind of business) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a...2023-01-1050 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle236: 80/20 Data Insights for Lawyers ("Moneyball")The power of 80/20 analysis can help lawyers achieve higher incomes and get better clients. But gathering and analyzing key data is essential (as it was for the Oakland Athletics baseball team, as depicted in the book/movie "Moneyball").   Two KPIs, in particular, are of paramount importance for lawyers with solo/small firm practices. Show Notes The Ultimate Question 2.0, by Fred Reichheld & Rob Markey (about the use of the NPS score for measuring client satisfaction) The 80/20 Principle: The Secret of Achieving More with Less, by Richard Koch (about how to discover and use the power of 80/20 leverage in business) General R...2022-12-2719 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle235: Is the 80/20 rule too good to be true?The 80/20 principle is powerful and can help bring about a massive change in any business —including a lawyer's practice. But it's hard to wrap your head around this idea when you first come upon it. One natural reaction of lawyers is to think, "this is too good to be true." But the fact is that it's absolutely true and powerful, as I'll explain in this episode. General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners) Thanks to Our Sponsors "ChatterBoss is an incr...2022-12-2019 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle234: Marketing with Authenticity - Part 2Marketing, when done effectively, is powerful. And the best approach is to communicate with people authentically, especially on platforms like LinkedIn.   Show Notes Read This Is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See, by Seth Godin (the best book on marketing) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners) Thanks to Our Sponsors "ChatterBoss is an incredible remote executive assistant company that helps solopreneurs and small businesses grow quickly and save money. Your dedicated ChatterBoss assistant can help you...2022-12-1319 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle233: Marketing with Authenticity Many lawyers have misconceptions about marketing and then fail to leverage its power. Others try too hard to get attention and fail to earn the trust of prospective clients. Marketing, when done effectively, is powerful. And the best approach is to communicate with people in a natural, authentic manner. Show Notes I recommend reading This Is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See, by Seth Godin (his best book on the topic) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online com...2022-12-0617 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle232: Speed Learning (a 80/20 leverage tactic)It's vital to learn new ideas that help you run your law practice better, more efficiently, and more profitably. And there are many books that can help you do this, but reading them takes time. Unless you learn how to employ an 80/20 leverage tactic that I call "speed learning." It's very easy to do, and it will enable you to extract valuable information from books that you can easily act on to improve your business and your life in general.   Show Notes The 5 Minute University, by Father Guido Sarducci (humorous take on speed learning) getAbstract Blinkist - summaries of 4,500 books S...2022-11-2928 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle231: Using 80-20 Leverage in Your Law PracticeIf you don't know about the 80/20 Principle, you should. Understanding it is the easy part. Implementing it is where the work starts, and in this episode we'll talk about how to leverage the 80/20 principle to create extraordinary transformations in your practice.   Show Notes The 80/20 Principle: How to Achieve More with Less, by Richard Koch The Four Hour Workweek, by Tim Ferriss SaneBox (intelligent email filtering using automation) SweetProcess (procedure documentation tool) TextExpander (automated text generation & document creation) The Systems Workshop (starts on Monday, Nov. 28th) The New Working Smarter Course (starts on Monday, Nov. 28th) General Resources The 80/20 P...2022-11-2220 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle230: It's Not Just About MoneyThe happiest lawyers are those who spend more of their time thinking creatively and solving interesting high-level problems. They also get paid more than ones who are stuck doing low-level drudgery. So happiness in the practice of law is about more than just money, and I'll share some personal experiences about why that's true in this episode. Show Notes The Systems Workshop - the best way to create a happy practice is to develop solid systems. General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an on...2022-11-1516 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle229: Crowdsourcing Lawyer Insights & PerspectivesIn this episode I'll be sharing recent questions from lawyers posted in my Inner Circle community, along with the insights and perspectives offered in response.   It's important to remember that a lot of what you need to know about how to use technology and improve your practice is stored in the minds of other lawyers —not in online databases or social media posts. *wink*   Show Notes Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones (bluetooth enabled) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners) Thanks to Our Sp...2022-11-0823 minFragmentersFragmentersInterview with Valerie Trapunsky - Founder and CEO of ChatterBossHello and welcome to episode number 32 of Fragmenters! Valerie Trapunsky is the founder and CEO of ChatterBoss, a company providing Virtual Assistants to entrepreneurs. They are also leading the pack in changing the thought and working dynamic between VAs and their employers. To hear more on how she's pioneering this new wave of working together, as well as why she's looking to employ more men in her company, take a listen!   If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast please reach out to me at dea@fragmenters.com  Find me on Instagram and...2022-11-0246 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle228: Law Practice Management 101A well-managed law practice is both profitable and enjoyable. In this episode, we'll review the key elements required to turn your practice into an easy-to-run, enjoyable business. Show Notes The Law Firm Systems Workshop (start learning as soon as you register) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners) Thanks to Our Sponsors "ChatterBoss is an incredible remote executive assistant company that helps solopreneurs and small businesses grow quickly and save money. Your dedicated ChatterBoss assistant can help you with case ma...2022-11-0123 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle227: Polishing Witness Testimony (with Elizabeth Larrick) Bad witness testimony can impair the jury's perception of your case, or —even worse— cause you to lose the case. Attorneys often don't realize that many problems with witness testimony are "unforced errors" that they can avoid or mitigate by proper preparation. Elizabeth Larrick spent years handling jury trials and now helps fellow lawyers avoid trial mishaps and improve their case presentation. The most important lesson she shares applies to all lawyers—even those who don't go to court. Show Notes Elizabeth Larrick's website Trial Lawyer Prep (Elizabeth's podcast) Reptile: The 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff's Revolution, book b...2022-10-2549 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle226: Clarity, Systems & CreativitySystematizing your law firm requires you to understand a few important things, one of which is how "creativity" works. In developing systems, you're creating something special for your law business.   So you need to understand that the process of creating things is not usually linear or completely predictable —especially for creating systems for doing knowledge work.   Show Notes Working Smarter (a short PDF guide on using technology better in a law practice) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners) Thanks to Our Sp...2022-10-1818 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle225: The Brilliant Tyrant In today's complex, rapidly changing world, thinking past the superficial and obvious is a vital skill. In this episode, I'll tell you about a mentor who taught me how to think better as a lawyer. A lawyer once wrote that my mentor's character could be summed up in two words: "brilliant tyrant." I'll tell you about his brilliance and the valuable lessons I learned from him that I still rely on today. Show Notes Working Smarter (a short PDF guide on using technology better in a law practice) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email n...2022-10-1123 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle224: PDF Bookmarks for LawyersWorking with PDF Bookmarks, Comments, and Text Editing are all essential skills for any lawyer or legal professional because they come into use almost daily. And PDF Forms are also incredibly helpful, so we'll cover that as well. Show Notes Working Smarter (a short PDF guide on using technology better in a law practice) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners) Thanks to Our Sponsors "ChatterBoss is an incredible remote executive assistant company that helps solopreneurs and small businesses grow qu...2022-10-0426 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle223: PDF e-Briefs for LawyersPDF e-briefs are more useful than paper briefs, and that's why many appellate courts prefer them. But how do you create them? And what are the main considerations to keep in mind when considering the use of e-briefs?   Show Notes e-Brief Info from California Court (2nd Appellate Division) StrutLegal (top recommended e-brief service; Aaron Krigleski is in Ernie's Inner Circle group and routinely answers questions and provides helpful guidance about using PDFs) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners) Thanks to Our...2022-09-2721 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle222: PDF Security for LawyersPDFs are vital to any modern law practice, especially PDF security. In this episode, we’ll cover four things: redaction, metadata removal, password protection, and PDF/A archival integrity.   Show Notes Redacting Sensitive Information (Northern District of California court website) Common Redaction Error Exposes Confidential Info (Law.com article) Embarrassing Redaction Failures, by Judge Herbert B. Dixon, Jr. (ABA article) Advanced PDF Password Recovery (by Elcomsoft) PDF Security & How to Bypass it (My 5-minute YouTube video) Working Smarter with Digital Technology (my short guide to improving your practice by using technology better General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsl...2022-09-2025 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle221: Digital Signatures for Lawyers (PDF Skills Pt. 2)Digital signatures are not the same as electronic signatures, but they are mostly used together. In this session, we'll delve into the legalities and practicalities of using digital signatures in your law practice.   Show Notes Link to article on E-Signatures mentioned in the show HelloSign (digital signature service) DocuSign (digital signature service) Adobe Sign (available as part of Acrobat Pro) Link to my online Knowledge Base of PDF proceduress Link to my procedure on creating a PDF signature stamp Link to my procedure on using PDF signature stamps General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a...2022-09-1324 minLaunch Your BusinessLaunch Your BusinessShanee Moret explains How to Build and Monetize Your Personal Brand With Business growth expert Shanee Moret shares how you can grow and monetize your personal brand without spending all day on social media. She’ll share how she went from 0 to over 1 million followers on LinkedIn while also building a vibrant, lucrative online community. This episode is brought to you by ChatterBoss. A company that helps entrepreneurs make money, save time and avoid burnout by providing top notch executive assistants. Learn more and save $50 off your first month by visiting www.chatterboss.com/launch Have questions about launching your business? I've partnered with Chatterboss to provide fr...2022-09-1333 minLaunch Your BusinessLaunch Your BusinessJason Feifer Shares How to Adapt to Change and Future-Proof Your Business Change Is inevitable, thriving is up to you, Jason Feifer is here to show you how. In this episode he shares valuable lessons from history and today’s brightest entrepreneurs to help you quickly adapt to change and Future-Proof your business. This episode is brought to you by ChatterBoss. A company that helps entrepreneurs make money, save time and avoid burnout by providing top notch executive assistants. Learn more and save $50 off your first month by visiting www.chatterboss.com/launch Have questions about launching your business? I've partnered with Chatterboss to provide fr...2022-09-0638 minThe Productivity ShiftThe Productivity Shift043: How to Delegate Successfully. An Interview with Valerie TrapunskyHey there! If you are listening to this episode the week that it's released, I want you to know that this is your last chance to join my productivity masterclass, Stop Wasting Your Time, where I'll be sharing with you the three ways that you can stop wasting time and make more out of this precious life of yours.Head on over to eliseenriquez.com/masterclass to sign up============================================  If you’ve been following this podcast for a while, you may already know that it’s all about serving women on a mission. My mi...2022-09-0549 minBeyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, ProfitBeyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, ProfitHow To Hire The Right Talent & Meet Your Customer Needs, With ChatterBoss CEO, Valerie Trapunsky...Ep #143 - In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by Valerie Trapunsky, the founder and CEO of ChatterBoss. After spending 7+ years working as a top-level personal assistant/Chief of Staff for A-list celebrities, CEOs and high-net-worth individuals, Valerie discovered that she could bring the same level of excellent service to individuals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. This became the foundation for which she used to build ChatterBoss. ChatterBoss helps entrepreneurs make more money and avoid burnout. It is a product that clients can trust to reliably deliver instant, personalized, and thoughtful service. With ChatterBoss, you get more than...2022-09-0244 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 PrincipleJoin the Inner Circle The best way to learn is to watch other people who are doing what you want to do. When it comes to using technology, that's very hard to do. It would be great if you could peer into the practices of many different lawyers who have practices like yours. You can't peer into other lawyers' computers, obviously. But the next best thing is something called the Inner Circle, which I just created and am excited to tell you about. So that's what we'll be talking about today. Show Notes Working Smarter with Digital Technology (my short...2022-08-3021 minLaunch Your BusinessLaunch Your BusinessDorie Clark Shares the Strategies of a Successful Entrepreneur Strategic patience is the key to growth and long-term success in business. But what actions can you take today that will pay off now, and in the long run? In this week’s episode Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal bestseller and renowned business coach is here to guide you through a series of short-term decisions that will have lasting impact. This episode is brought to you by ChatterBoss. A company that helps entrepreneurs make money, save time and avoid burnout by providing top notch executive assistants. Learn more and save $50 off your first month by visiting www.ch...2022-08-3032 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle218: How to Have An Amazing Social Media ProfileAlmost all lawyers now use social media of some variety and to some extent. LinkedIn is the one most used. LinkedIn and other social media services let you create a profile.   A photo of you is the minimum, as is a short bio that's well-crafted. Every lawyer needs this. And it’s not that hard to do.    If you sign up for my new Inner Circle forum, you’ll get to practice in a space where I can give you direct feedback. Show Notes My LinkedIn Profile Get my Working Smarter with Digital Technology (my short guide to improving your practice...2022-08-2320 minLaunch Your BusinessLaunch Your BusinessNir Eyal Shares How to Focus On Your Work and Ignore Distractions What you pay attention to is what grows. So if you want to grow your business, being able to focus on your work and ignore distractions is crucial to your success. In this week’s episode Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nir Eyal is here to help you become indisctractible. This episode is brought to you by ChatterBoss. A company that helps entrepreneurs make money, save time and avoid burnout by providing top notch executive assistants. www.chatterboss.com/launch Have questions about launching your business? I've partnered with Chatterboss to provide free office hours wh...2022-08-2328 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle217: How to Sell Your Law Practice (with Patrick Slaughter)Have you ever thought about selling your law practice? In this episode, you'll hear from a lawyer named Patrick Slaughter, who successfully sold his family law practice in Knoxville, Tennessee, for double what he thought he could get for it.   Show Notes info@patrickslaughter (email to use to get in touch with Patrick if you want his help) CallRail (software to track conversions based on phone calls made to your law firm) Working Smarter with Digital Technology (my short guide to improving your practice by using technology better) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a...2022-08-1645 minLaunch Your BusinessLaunch Your BusinessValidating Your Business Idea With Pat Flynn You can be smart, capable, and willing to put in plenty of elbow grease – but if your business idea isn’t viable, you’re in for a world of frustration. How can you save yourself time, heartache and be more confident in your launch? Join Terry and guest Pat Flynn for a discussion on the core items you must examine to make sure your business is set up to thrive. This episode is brought to you by Chatterboss. A company that helps entrepreneurs make money, save time and avoid burnout by providing top notch executive assist...2022-08-1625 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle216: A Better Way to Collect Documents from Clients & Other PeopleA huge pain point for many attorneys is gathering documents from clients & others. Now, there's a better and easier way of doing this.   In this episode, we discuss a new service called Pipefile, and you'll hear from Steve Recile, the developer who created it.   Show Notes Click here to try Pipefile for 14 days (no credit card required). If you decide to continue using it, enter the promo code 'ernie30' when you sign up for the paid plan to get 30% off your first year's subscription. New Way for Lawyers to Gather Documents (blog post) Working Smarter with Digital Technology (my sh...2022-08-0920 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle215: Cyber Security for Small Law Firms (with Tom Lambotte)Small law firms face constant, dangerous cyber threats. Usually, it's too expensive for them to get expert guidance, but Tom Lambotte is a good friend who has been offering affordable cyber security help for solo and small firm attorneys.   In this episode he shares his top 3 recommendations for protecting yourself against cyber threats, including some valuable resources he is making available for free.   Show Notes Global Mac IT Bobaguard(click this link to get access to the free resources Tom mentioned in the episode) 1Password password manager LastPass Authy 2FA app Google 2FA Authenticator app Microsoft Authenticator Zapier(automate work ac...2022-08-0247 minDecoding Success with Matt LeBrisDecoding Success with Matt LeBris247. Turning The Impossible To Possible w/ Naveen JainHAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE SAYING: "SHOOT FOR THE MOON AND IF YOU MISS, YOU'LL LAND AMONGST THE STARS"?  TODAY'S GUEST, THE WILDLY SUCCESSFUL AND IMPACTFUL ENTREPRENEUR, NAVEEN JAIN, JOINS THE SHOW.  Naveen is an intensely curious entrepreneur and philanthropist who focuses on ideas that push humanity forward. He shoots for the moon with his companies such as Viome, Moonshots, XPrize, and more.  He's joining us to break down numerous factors that helped him achieve all that he has. These factors include: who you surround yourself with adopting an abundance mindset owning you...2022-07-2754 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle214: How to Build An Audience to Better Market Your Law PracticeA lawyer recently asked what places are best to get the attention of prospective clients. But the question is not where to get attention.   Rather it's how to get attention most effectively —i.e., in a way that makes people respect you and then trust you enough to engage you and appreciate your hard work.   Show Notes How to Build Trust with Complete Strangers (my recent blog post) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners)   Thanks to Our Sponsors "ChatterBoss is an i...2022-07-2626 minDecoding Success with Matt LeBrisDecoding Success with Matt LeBris246. Become STRESS PROOF! w/ Dr. Mithu StoroniSTRESS PROOF - is this a possible state to achieve or is it a sexy marketing title? The answer... it's both. It's 100% achievable. And, it's achievable because of our incredible guest, Dr. Mithu Storoni.  Dr. Mithu Storoni is an eye surgeon & neuroscience researcher-turned-writer. She writes about how the brain responds to uncertainty, how it performs under pressure, how it perceives reality, and how it reacts to stress. She's the best-selling author of Stress-Proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body--And Be More Resilient Every Day.  TODAYS EPISODE IS POWERED BY: ChatterBoss - remote executive as...2022-07-2048 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle213: Case Study: Effective Marketing for Small Law Firms (with attorney Radlyn Mendoza)Radlyn Mendoza started an immigration law firm in 2000, focusing on the underserved Latino community in Hampton Roads, VA. She began with a clever approach to newspaper advertising that yielded fabulous results.   More recently, she began experimenting with TikTok videos, and that approach also proved successful. The secret to her success in marketing her practice goes deeper than the places she sought attention.   In this episode, she reveals the powerful secrets to her success.   Show Notes Gardner & Mendoza Radlyn's website bio Radlyn's TikTok page El Echo de Virginia (Spanish newspaper that Radlyn advertised in) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my emai...2022-07-1949 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle212: The South Indian Monkey Trap (also ensnares lawyers)All of us are highly prone to getting caught in debilitating mental traps, just like South Indian Monkeys in a famous story. In this episode, we examine this insidious mental trap and learn how to avoid getting ensnared in it.   Show Notes The South Indian Monkey Trap: How Our Values Compromise Our Freedom, by Kaelin Govinden (South African corporate attorney) Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values, by Robert Pirsig General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners)   Thanks to O...2022-07-1212 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle211: Performing Autopsies (useful advice for lawyers)Performing autopsies isn't something you see lawyers doing. But if you understand the original meaning of the word "autopsy" as used by the early Greeks then you'll understand why lawyers should do this.   In this episode, we delve into how you can improve your thinking and decision-making by understanding the original meaning behind this important word. Show Notes Definition of "autopsy" (Note: 'Greek' autopsia - act of seeing with one's own eyes, from aut- + opsis sight, appearance) Snopes.com (well-known website that debunks common misinformation) Stranger In A Strange Land, by Robert Heinlein (popular 1960s science fiction book that hypothesized the...2022-07-0520 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle210: Contrived Enthusiasm (Bad Lawyer Marketing)Too many lawyers are too eager to self-promote. So they market in the worst possible ways (i.e. both undignified and ineffective in getting high quality clients) Let's talk about why this happens and how to market yourself the best way.   Show Notes Contrived Enthusiasm (my recent blog post) Humblebrag: The Art of False Modesty (book mentioned in episode) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners)   Thanks to Our Sponsors "ChatterBoss is an incredible remote executive assistant company that helps solo...2022-06-2822 minGrade A NationGrade A NationE153: Remote Assistants? Chatting with ChatterBoss CEO Valerie TrapunskyValerie Trapunsky, CEO and Founder of the company ChatterBoss, talks about starting a service that selects remote assistants for entrepreneurs. Valerie discusses why some entrepreneurs have transitioned to remote assistants, the qualities of effective remote assistants, addressing privacy concerns about sensitive information, and challenges as well as triumphs of getting ChatterBoss off the ground. To learn more about ChatterBoss, go to https://www.chatterboss.com/2022-06-2245 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle209: Build Trust More EffectivelyIf you want people to trust you more (and, as a lawyer, you should), then it's vital to learn the keys to creating and building trust — even with complete strangers.   Show Notes Write To Build Trust with Complete Strangers (my recent blog post) Working Smarter with Digital Technology (my short guide to improving your practice by using technology better) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners) Thanks to Our Sponsors "ChatterBoss is an incredible remote executive assistant company that helps solop...2022-06-2129 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle208: My Cousin Vinny - a Practice Guide for Lawyers?The ABA ranks it as the 3rd best legal movie and Justice Antonin Scalia said it was his favorite lawyer movie. It's commonly used to help teach procedure and evidence in law schools. And many lawyers said it's the only Hollywood movie that gets all the procedure details perfectly correct. After 30 years of popularity and acclaim, it's.worth reflecting on how this movie came about and why it's so beloved by so many lawyers and judges. Show Notes My Cousin Vinny (Wikipedia article) ‘What Is a Yute?’: An Oral History of ‘My Cousin Vinny’ (2022 Rolling...2022-06-1418 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle207: The Best Way To Systematize Your PracticeThe best way to set up systems for your law practice is not obvious to most attorneys. And many choose the less effective way, as opposed to the easier, more effective way.   Show Notes Kaizen (Wikipedia article) It’s Time to Embrace Slow Productivity, by Cal Newport (New Yorker article) John McPhee’s Slow Productivity, by Cal Newport Podcast: Cal Newport on how ‘slow productivity’ could reduce burnout in our working lives. Check out my 2-page outline: Digital Automation (how to use technology better to create a better law practice) General Resources The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter) The 5 Pillars of...2022-06-0716 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 Principle206: Exceptional Client Service (with John Strohmeyer)If you want a high-level practice, you need high-level clients. The first step is making sure you can deliver exceptional service.   John Strohmeyer joins me to talk about how to do that, which he first learned before law school when working as a manager at a Four Seasons hotel. How did that experience help him in his law practice? Listen and find out.   Show Notes Strohmeyer Law website 5 Star Counsel (John's podcast about customer service lessons for lawyers) Commanding the Table (documentary about Commanders' Palace restaurant) Check out my 2-page outline: Digital Automation (how to use technology better to create a...2022-05-3156 minThe Law Firm Owner PodcastThe Law Firm Owner Podcast#132. Leveling Up With ChatterbossIt is time to rethink your idea of a personal or executive assistant. Valerie Trapunky, founder and CEO of Chatterboss, talks with Melissa about her business and why it works for so many entrepreneurs. After working as a personal assistant to A-list celebrities and high net worth individuals, Valerie took a new approach to personal assisting. Chatterboss uses a network of on-demand professionals to fill the holes in your team and cross it ALL off your to-do list. From personal tasks to marketing campaigns, to thought partners and team leads, the concept of a personal assistant has...2021-12-211h 11Passage to Profit Show - Road to EntrepreneurshipPassage to Profit Show - Road to EntrepreneurshipManufacturing Tips with The Inventress, Lisa Ascolese, 10-10-2021Lisa Ascolese is founder of Inventing A-Z, Lisa Ascolese, has been taking ideas, hers and many others, from concept to fruition for over 35 years and counting. This New Jersey-based entrepreneur, consultant, and agent has successfully created, patented, marketed, and launched dozens of products in QVC, HSN, national retail stores and more. She also runs the networking group AOWIE and has conferences and events throughout the year. Lisa’s clients products have been featured on QVC, HSN, Bed Bath & Beyond and may other established retailers. Not only do her clients have access to my hands on approach and extensive knowledge but...2021-10-1354 minThe 80/20 PrincipleThe 80/20 PrincipleVirtual Executive Assistants (with Valerie Trapunsky)A virtual executive assistant can be a boon to your productivity. But how can you get a good EA and what is it like to work with one? One person who knows is Valerie Trapunsky, the founder of a virtual assistance company called ChatterBoss. Her company pairs virtual executive assistants with entrepreneurs, even some lawyers. ChatterBoss is not like most virtual assistance services, because they go beyond just VA match-making. They are also outsourcing coaches, which means they're fully invested in helping you succeed in working with virtual assistance. This conversation will give you some...2021-09-2841 minSo Called PodcastSo Called PodcastValerie Trapunsky, CEO and Founder of ChatterBossPuzzled about what's next? Don't forget to enjoy where you are today, says Valerie Trapunsky, CEO and Founder of ChatterBoss. While she is often focused on how to build and improve her business, Valerie recommends taking a moment to recognize what's good about right now and to trust yourself to make the right next move.  It took Valerie some time to figure out how to bring together her skills and knowledge with her entrepreneurial interests, which she has done with ChatterBoss, a remote executive assistant service. Success for her business relies on excellent communication and efficient pairing of...2021-07-2817 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsFrom Investment Banking To Cosmetics: Bootstrapping Your Startup With Aishetu Fatima DozieOn this episode of the Entrepreneurial Minds podcast, we explore the wonderful career of Aishetu Fatima Dozie, Founder & CEO of Bossy Beauty in 2018 in order to ignite confidence in ambitious women through high-quality makeup, topical content, and essential services.Aishetu's background was originally in investment banking (including Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, World Bank, Rand Merchant Bank & Morgan Stanley).Since then she has created a first-of-its-kind children’s play and activity center in Lagos, authored a children’s picture book, became a mom, and filmed “African HERstory”,  about the ambitious and successful African women on the co...2020-11-2649 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsThe Mentor Factor: Getting The Right Guidance In Early Career Stages with Matt LeBris (ChatterBoss Intern Project Episode)Special ChatterBoss #Internship Episode: This is a special intern-led edition of the Entrepreneurial Minds podcast, hosted by ChatterBoss intern Alexandra Grebenyuk. Our guest on this episode is Matt LeBris who was invited for this special podcast episode. Matt has been heavily involved over the years in motivating students through University speaking engagements and mentoring young entrepreneurs through programs like CUNY Startups. Matt started his career by working with Damond John! He founded 1BBranding in March 2019. The company is a startup focusing on helping brands gain and foster the attention they deserve through creative strategy and implementation. They...2020-11-1839 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsThe Future of Co-Living: Discussing Membership-Based Housing with Peter Stuart#COVID19 Special Coverage: Peter Stuart is the managing partner at outlier Realty Capital. Outlier’s mission is investing in spaces that meet the changing needs of people and communities. Their main focus is on naturally occurring affordable housing and co-living urban development. The company has been around for almost 7 years. Most recently, Outlier has secured a partnership with co-living giant, Common. Peter is also a member and mentor for Young President’s Organization and Young Entrepreneurs Council. Peter tells us about his ‘accidental’ fall into entrepreneurship. We go behind the scenes on co-living and the fu...2020-06-2444 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsBe Too Big To Fail: Growth In The Face of Adversity with Mayer Mizrachi#COVID19 Special Coverage: On this episode we have Mayer Mizrachi, the co-founder of Criptext. Criptext launched in 2014 originally as an encryption extension for Gmail that enabled users to have more security.In 2015 during a trip to Colombia with friends, Mayer was arrested and served an Interpol Red Notice. He served 5 months in a Colombian prison, and is to date unable to travel outside of Panama. The government’s interference with Mayer and the company’s private data is what inspired the company to shift focus and create today’s version of CripText which is an open s...2020-06-1745 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsDiscovering Your Brand Essence With Ben Guttmann#COVID19 Special Coverage: Today on this episode we have Ben Guttman, the partner and co-founder Digital Natives Group, an award winning digital marketing agency headquartered in Queens, New York. Ben didn’t skip a beat and started his agency straight out of college. Since then, he and his partners have grown the company with an impressive client roster, providing services for the NFL, ILoveNewYork, Comcast, and more. Ben is also a digital marketing professor at Baruch College. Ben dives into creating meaningful connections during the time of COVID, the key to communicating your brand to potential customers cl...2020-06-1046 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsArt For The Sake of Art: "Is An Artist An Entrepreneur?" with Brainard Carey#COVID19 Special Coverage: On today’s episode we have Brainard Carey, artist, author and entrepreneur. Together with his wife Dilia, he founded Praxis: the center for Aesthetic Studies, a learning space which focuses on professional development for artists. Brainard has sold over 50,000 copies of his best selling books and has had his work exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Whitney Museum Biennial. We discuss the power of mentorship, the place of traditional schooling in the art space, the distinguishing factor that differentiates artists from entrepreneurs and more!2020-06-0346 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsLearning To Hear ‘No’ To Get To A ‘Yes’: The Art of Sales with Berto Antunano#COVID19 Special Coverage: Berto Antunano is the Vice President Of Business Development at MIT National (who was recently acquired by Newmark Knight Frank) a title agency specializing in residential and commercial life insurance. Throughout his career, Berto has achieved Rookie of the Year, Diamond Club Member status, and was ranked in the Top 10 out of 75,000 executives nationwide. Berto was also been featured on the Million Dollar Listing a few times throughout his career. In this conversation Berto walks us through his belief of what every salesman and saleswoman should do at least once in their sales career...2020-05-2736 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsWhat's in a Name: To Patent or Not To Patent with Richard Gearhart#COVID19 Special Coverage: Richard Gearhart, together with his wife Elizabeth, is the founder of Gearhart Law - a firm in New York city that specializes in intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights, and more.) They are also the hosts and sponsors of an iHeartRadio show called Passage to Profit - a radio show and podcast for entrepreneurs. On this episode Richard gives us an intellectual property 101, advice on what start-up founders should focus on in the early days of starting a business, and an interesting glimpse into what the IP landscape is looking like in the days of...2020-05-1451 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsThe Mental Health Priority: Talking About Self Care With Yana Shenker#COVID19 Special Coverage: Yana Shenker is the founder of Resilient Mind psychotherapy practice based in Brooklyn, New York. The practice specializes in supporting clients with anxiety, panic disorders, and depression. In 2016 Yana launched a Facebook called “Group Therapy by Yana” which now has more than 10,000 female participants! She shines a light on how to select the best therapist for you, doing therapy over video during COVID and beyond, advice on self care and managing anxiety at this time. She talks about pinning down the source of our anxiety and how the content we consume sticks in our subc...2020-04-2938 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsUnlimited Influence: Discussing The Concept of Impostor Syndrome with Nando Rodriguez#COVID19 Special Coverage: Nando Rodriguez is a Brooklyn-based NLP certified coach who specializes in supporting female entrepreneurs. His career has seen a lot of success stemming from his YouTube content which is dynamic, fun and action-oriented. His YouTube videos are currently top ranking when it comes to the topic of impostor syndrome! His goal is to help female entrepreneurs create unlimited influence, impact, and income. On this episode Nando breaks down why women are particularly vulnerable to experiencing imposter syndrome, the coaching that coaches get, how outsourcing different parts of your business can bring you to the...2020-04-2342 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsTo Pursue Your Dreams: Exploring The Landscape of Balance With Ximena Miro QuesadaOn this episode we have Ximena Miro Quesada, a business consultant and health coach in Lima, Peru. As a holistic health coach, her priority is helping her clients find a balance to pursue their dreams. Ximena also uses her experience to help other entrepreneurs start their own business across multiple industries. Join us for a conversation about what the first steps of getting your business started, health/wellness, putting in the work to being happy and more!Disclaimer: This is an in-person interview which was recorded in February 2020, prior to COVID19 shutdowns in South America. You’ll no...2020-04-2243 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsChange Over Time: Exploring Human Connections and Relationships With Briana MacWilliam#COVID19 Special Coverage: On this week’s episode we’re excited to share our conversation with Briana MacWilliam, a licensed and board certified creative arts therapist, with more than 13 years of experience in the field, working with individuals. Briana’s practice focuses on love and attachment self-help courses in adult relationships. Briana breaks down the different attachment styles and how they can change over time, actionable communication tips for partners with opposing styles during quarantine, the surprising link of how our relationship to love and money is connected and much more!2020-04-1549 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsThe Value of Human Energy: Discussing The World of Music with DJ Alex Edge#COVID19 Special Coverage: Over the next few weeks, Entrepreneurial Minds has switched over to virtual interviews in order to learn how different businesses are adjusting to this unique time. On this episode we have one of Brooklyn’s favorite DJ’s - DJ Alex Edge.  Alex has been running his Brooklyn-based events and production company for over 12 years, and just this year won the “Wedding Wire Couple Choice” award. Alex is the resident DJ at Bathtub Gin and throughout his career him and his team have done the entertainment for countless US-based and destination weddings. We touch on virtua...2020-04-0835 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsThe Impact of a Major Shift: Discovering How To Adjust Your Creative Inspiration With Víctor Mahana#COVID19 Special Coverage: Over the next few weeks, Entrepreneurial Minds has switched over to virtual interviews in order to learn how different businesses are adjusting to this unique time. Our first virtual guest is Víctor Mahana, a well-known Chilean painter. He’s had more than 67 exhibitions in Chile and around the world and at 34 years old, he was the youngest artist to have held an individual exhibition at the National Museum of Fine Arts of Chile! We dive into the current landscape for artists during the crisis, the power of mentorship, and art as a form of...2020-04-0145 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsThe Beauty of a Community: Examining the Success of Unifying With Rich BurnamEntrepreneurial Minds arrives in Costa Rica with its fifteenth episode, where we speak with Rich Burnam, who is the CEO of Surfing Nosara and who is behind the e-newspaper NosaraTimes. He is an entrepreneur who owns multiple businesses and is deeply involved in Nosara, specifically with a podcast focused on the community here. Rich shares with us all about finding success in a business, tackling various projects at once, and the ability to face the problems that come your way. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, pushing yourself further, and sharing stories from around the...2020-03-2500 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsA Form of Healing: Exploring the Business of Expression With Sigfrid MoraEntrepreneurial Minds checks in on Columbia with its fourteenth episode, where we speak with Sigfrid Mora, the owner of Sigtattoo in the old district of Cartagena. Sigtatoo has been in business for 12 years now, creating beautiful and intricate designs for their clients. Sigfrid shares with us all about the unique challenges that come with running a business, the way that social media plays a role, and the growth of tattoo artists over the years. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, having a technique, and sharing stories from around the world.2020-03-1835 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsFinding Your Style: Breaking Down The Rules With Soledad DuranEntrepreneurial Minds checks in on Panama with its thirteenth episode, where we speak with Soledad Duran, an artist and owner of Black Cat Tienda. She runs this art shop together in Bocas Del Toro, with her partner Nicolas Vashe. Soledad shares with us all about working with your business partner who is also your life partner, what it takes to be an entrepreneur, and the process of finding your distinct style. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, finding a place to start a business, and sharing stories from around the world.2020-03-1121 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsThe Marketing Combination: Exploring The Various Aspects With Alfredo SmithEntrepreneurial Minds checks in on Panama with its twelfth episode, where we speak with Alfredo Smith the owner and editor of Element magazine, which specializes in contemporary culture and creative industries. He is also the founder of ADN Concierge, an experiential and lifetime marketing company. Alfredo shares with us all about project management and the process of creating a team. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, the right track, and sharing stories from around the world.2020-03-0450 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsA Work of Art: Discovering How To Create With Seta FuerteEntrepreneurial Minds stops in Colombia with its eleventh episode, where we speak with Seta Fuerte an incredible muralist and graffiti artist, has been an integral part of the art transformation scene. He shares with us all about the changing graffiti scene and transforming art into a business. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, creativity, and sharing stories from around the world.2020-02-2638 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsThe Value of History: Discussing The Connection Between Tourism and Business With Frederico OcampoEntrepreneurial Minds stops in Colombia with its tenth episode, where we speak with Frederico Ocampo the owner of YOLO hostel, a space that for three years now has created a home inspired environment to all of its visitors. He shares with us all about crafting out a welcoming area for tourists and the adjustment period for the changes taking place in Medellín. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, innovation, and sharing stories from around the world.2020-02-1943 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsThe Natural Environment Factor: Exploring A Contained Off The Grid Experience with Jimmy SticeEntrepreneurial Minds stops in Panama with its ninth episode, where we speak with Jimmy Stice a founder of Kalu Yala, a business that builds socially & environmentally beneficial towns. He shares with us all about a creating an individual settlement and the way that this approach to sustainable living is growing. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, global growth, and sharing stories from around the world.2020-02-1257 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsStriking A Balance: Discussing The Sustainability of a Business With Remi MartiniEntrepreneurial Minds stops in Mexico City with its eighth episode, where we speak with Remi Martini a CCO of Yema, a D2C Mexican supermarket for better everyday products. He shares with us all about educating the consumer and speaks on the challenges with producing sustainable products. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, business approach, and sharing stories from around the world.2020-02-0527 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsA Trusting Work Atmosphere: Talking About The Addition of Family with Jordi RabagoEntrepreneurial Minds stops in Mexico City with its seventh episode, where we speak with Jordi Rabago a founder of Planup, a mobile application that allows you to discover new plans and experiences. He shares with us all about social app industry in Mexico City and how working with family factors into the equation. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, business growth, and sharing stories from around the world.2020-01-2930 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsThe Magic of Routine: Learning The Practice With Mattias BylinEntrepreneurial Minds makes a stop in Colombia with its sixth episode, where we speak with Mattias Bylin a founder of Panda Labs, one of the first co-working spaces in Bogota. He shares with us all about the co-working industry in Colombia and how best to utilize teamwork in a company. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, startup culture, and sharing stories from around the world.2020-01-2243 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsBuilding Intentional Company Culture: Discussing The Approach With Donald DeSantisEntrepreneurial Minds introduces its next journey in Costa Rica with its fifth episode, where we speak with Donald DeSantis, who is an entrepreneur, mentor, and an author. He shares with us the common mistakes that come with building a team and also digs into thinking about company culture and values. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, mental health, and sharing stories from around the world.2020-01-1631 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsThe Early Stages of Development: Breaking Down The Process of Business Growth With David SamudioEntrepreneurial Minds continues its journey in Panama City with its fourth episode, where we speak with David Samudio the owner of Hola Iguana, an e-commerce platform focused on selling products that help you show your love for Panama. He shares with us about the opportunities and challenges of your own start-up. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, staying productive, and sharing stories from around the world.2020-01-0729 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsThe Investment In a Fast Solution: Examining The Challenges and The Rewards of a Finance Platform With Eric Medina SuEntrepreneurial Minds continues its journey in Panama City with its third episode, where we speak with Eric Medina Su the owner of Fortesza, an invoice financing and investment platform. He shares with us about the road to creating a business locally and the approach to growing it globally. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, growing a business, and sharing stories from around the world.2020-01-0231 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsFrom Concept to Reality: Exploring The Transformation of Space in Panama With Leo CicilianiEntrepreneurial Minds continues its journey in Panama City with its second episode, where we speak with Leo Ciciliani the owner of Espacio Panama, a unique events and art space used for cultural activities, art shows, meetings, and other special events. He tells us about the inspiration behind curating such a space and the approach to making it accommodating for various types of events. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, growing a business, and sharing stories from around the world.2019-12-2930 minEntrepreneurial MindsEntrepreneurial MindsThe Stories Our Food Tells: Exploring Panama’s Culinary Identity With José O. CarlesEntrepreneurial Minds premieres with its first episode in Panama City, where we speak with José O. Carles the owner and chief executive chef at the top restaurants in the city: Donde Jose and Fonda Lo Que Hay. He tells us about creating his incredible approach to combining food and storytelling. Join us for conversations about choosing your journey, growing a business, and sharing stories from around the world.2019-12-1636 min