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Marketing Media & CupcakesSuper "Game" Commercial ReviewMore interesting than the actual game, the commercials on this year's Super Game made some impressive statements. John and Angel review their favorite ads based on how well they made the connection between the brand and the content. John's commercial and documentary background leads to his belief that its not enough to have a memorable ad, it must remind you of the actual brand who made the ad. Fresh out the morning after the game, we review these ads and you can also listen to our podcast each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and a...2021-02-0829 minMarketing Media & Cupcakes4 Training Tips - Avoid A Drone DisasterWelcome to episode 75 of Marketing Media & Cupcakes, where we bring best practices for your business. This week John and Angel discuss best practices for your business. Angel has been training staff at her Fortune 500 company for many years. Traning is critical to having a consistent voice for your customers and clients. She shares 4 quick tips that can help your training be more effective. John is a licensed drone or (UAV) pilot. Aerial photography is a great way to enhance your business's brand when you can show beautiful aerial shots of a car dealership or commercial property or just showing...2021-01-2937 minMarketing Media & CupcakesEmail Best PracticesEmail remains the most accepted way to connect with business communications. Even more so after 2020 and social media platforms becoming less reliable for existing. Angel reviews her best practices for composing emails.1) Be clear and concise 2) Proofread3) Copy back important point or responses4) Use subject lines keywords to get attention5) Don't say anything you don't want to regret later6) If the email has to bounce back and forth more than 3 times, call them. John repeats the phone calls and emails are still best practices for "first contact" situations with clients...2021-01-1542 minMarketing Media & CupcakesSetting Effective Goals For 2021John and Angel are joined by guest Terry & Nay Dismore, small business owners, as they share ideas on how you can set effective realistic goals for 2021 for your business. They suggest that you shoot for small wins, finding areas that are nagging your productivity and set to resolve those issues. Listen to the right people. Don't let Covid talk discourage your mojo for success.Invest in yourself in 2021 so you can be a better business owner and leader. You can listen to Terry's podcast at Quiz The Diz on all podcast...2020-12-3136 min
Quiz the Diz PodcastMarketing, Media and Focus - John and Angel Ondo and Nay Dismore are my GuestsJohn and Angel Ondo join us for a great discussion about how to handle customers and keep them focused, and Angel tells us about multitasking from a female perspective. John is at ondomedia.com, Angel is at angelscustomcupcakes.com, Nay is at snackswithatwist.com and you can find Angel and John's entertaining and informative podcast at marketingmediacupcakes.comGod has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn2020-12-1820 minMarketing Media & CupcakesLate Deliveries and Fast Finger Food Ideas.This week John & Angel discuss how the pandemic and the changing regulations have forced businesses to look at best practices. Angel shares tips on dealing with customers who are upset with late deliveries. Then John shares 5 of his personal favorite documentaries and how they relate to telling a story in our mediaFinally Angel shares 3 quick dishes you can make in just minutes to take to that surprise get together.1. Seven Layer Diphttps://emilybites.com/2019/01/7-layer-dip.html2. Jelly & Cream Cheesehttps://www.food.com/amp/recipe/jalapeno-jelly-cream-cheese-spread-1724482020-12-1744 minMarketing Media & CupcakesSeven words you should NEVER useThere are many words and phrases you should avoid in your marketing, advertising and just general communications. John will share 7 words or phrases that you should avoid in your online or broadcast advertising. Angel will share things your customer service team should never say to your clients or customers.John's 7 Words or Phrases you should avoid in your ad copy1) Quality2) Contract3) Guarantee4) Discount5) Cheaper6) Cutting Edge7) WWWPlus John also adds, "Life Changing" and "Limited Offer" as bonus phrasesAngel's 7 Words y...2020-12-0348 minMarketing Media & Cupcakes5 Tips To Improve Listening To Your CustomersOn this podcast:Angel Shares 5 tips that will help your customer relationships with your business. John will share changes we are making as of this episode to upgrade Marketing Media and CupcakesAngel shares some holiday dessert ideas that are Easy As Pie! 5 Ways to improve Listening to your CustomersRemove Distractions - and make sure your team know you want them to completely focus on the customer they are working with. Don't Multitask!Listen for the emotions of your customer- Much of this relates to the area of...2020-11-2153 minMarketing Media & CupcakesFaith, Hope & BusinessHow important is believing and inspiring success in your business? Author & Podcast host Monica Guidry joins John and Angel to share about positive affirmation is not just some feel good team building activity but an actual best practice! Find out more about Monica: monicacguidry.com and her podcast is at: wholeheART with Monica Guidry For more on John's media business: OndoMedia.comMore on Angel's Cupcakes: AngelsCustomCupcakes.com2020-11-0918 minMarketing Media & CupcakesCommunications lessons learned from Political AdsWhat can we learn from political ads about how to better communicate with our customers? John and Angel discuss some of the points from a great article in Center for Civic Design (link here) about how to communicate with voters. But if you remove the word voter and replace it with customers, the same rules apply. Key thoughts 1) Know your media 2) Have a professional media design 3) Answer questions 4) Have a conversationFind out more about John & Angel's businesses! Ondo MediaAngelsCustomCupcakes2020-11-0217 minMarketing Media & CupcakesWhat can or can't you post?Attorney Rachel Alvarez from Orlando Florida joins us this week to dicuss best practices for you or your employees. We will disucss when can you use social media with your team to help your business, and how to best do that. And if you need to let an employee go the best ways to protect yourself. For more on Rachel AlvarezFor more on John's business Ondo MediaFor more on Angel's Custom CupcakesMore information on this topichttps://blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-best-practices/2020-10-2630 minMarketing Media & CupcakesQuiz the DizTerry Dismore is a business consultant, and radio show host. He shares about his brand new podcast, "Quiz the Diz" which is premiering this week. How you can ask him questions about life, business and living a prosperous life. Terry answers some of our questions on the podcast today.Find "Quiz the Diz" on all podcast apps. Like and share Marketing Media & Cupcakes on Facebook & Instagram 2020-10-1923 minMarketing Media & CupcakesFinding Purpose & PassionAfter John's brief rant about how he feels iPhones are not as easy to use as they use to be, he and Angel are joined by Lifestyle Strategist Monica Guidry. Monica is an entrepreneur and broadcaster who is helping her clients find passion in their business and lives. Fear is a big issue for most clients she meets with.Find out more about Monica: monicacguidry.com and her podcast is at: wholeheART with Monica Guidry For more on John's media business: OndoMedia.comMore on Angel's Cupcakes: AngelsCustomCupcakes.com2020-10-1231 minMarketing Media & CupcakesCan bankruptcy be a new start for you?Orlando Florida Bankruptcy attorney, Rachel M. Alvarez Esq. ,challenges the stereotypes of what bankruptcy is. Rachel will share when is the best time to consider a bankruptcy or when just a refinance or financial restructure is necessary. The main idea is you need to stay in control of your finances rather than letting credit card companies run your life and debt. She will explain the differences of Chapter 7 , 11 & 13. There are differences between personal and business bankruptcy. For more information on her bankruptcy class which helps people figure out how to better manage their finances. rachelalvarez.com2020-10-0531 minMarketing Media & CupcakesFundraising Tips for 2021Everyone knows 2020 has changed the thinking for business, it has also forced non-profits into developing new ways to share the needs with their donors. Michele Savoldi is the Sr. Manager of Corporate Relations for the Greater Cleveland Area Food Bank. She share with John & Angel how they have developed new ideas for online fundraising in 2020. We discuss how these trends will work out in 2021 as a hybrid fundraising plan may be the best way to develop new fundraising strategies.For more information on Greater Cleveland Food Bankor FeedingAmerica.OrgFor more information on...2020-09-2827 minMarketing Media & CupcakesOvercoming Your Digital Marketing ProblemsJohn and Angel discuss the 4 biggest problems small business owners deal with daily with marketing their small business. 1) Not Enough Time2) Consistency3) Content Creation5) Tracking the resultsJohn will share his thoughts in regard to this. Angel also shares a new Gluten Free recipe that will bring out the best flavor to your Gluten Free cupcakes6 cups Brown Rice Flower2 cups Potato starch1 cup Tapioca starch1 tablespoon of Xanthan gumFor more information and for your questions email us at john@ondomedia.com...2020-08-1423 minMarketing Media & CupcakesStarting a business with Credit CardsJohn and Angel share how small business owners can start a business by carefully using credit cards to get started and transition into bank loans. They discuss how there is a different philosophies between handling personal debt and business debt. That you need to seperate the two concepts.We also discuss how you buy time with credit cards, but you can also get burnt when you don't make the same as cash payments on time. Loans and Credit Cards are tools. Use them wisely.Find out more about AngelsCustomCupcakesFind out more...2020-08-0627 minMarketing Media & CupcakesHow to respond to bad business reviewsIf you're own a business you are going to have a bad review show up in a phone call or post online. How should you respond? John and Angel share their process on how to deal with an upset customer. Angel shares her HEAT process.H earE mpathizeA pologize (not for what you did but for the experience)T ake Action (do not say what you can't do, but what you can do)John suggests with online reviews, do not ignore them! You should post online showing you are addressing t...2020-07-3028 minMarketing Media & Cupcakes2020 could be the catalyst for your successAuthor/Entrepreneur & Pastor Rob Yanok shares his thoughts on how 2020 may be a year you can shift to a new role and a new successful business. He is the author of Your Ultimate Comeback and he says your 2020 can be amazing as this could be the best time to try a new approach to your business.John and Angel discuss how Zoom meetings have lost some of their power as more people want to return to standard phone calls. Rob shares how he changed his approach to his sales on the phone.For more information...2020-07-2322 minMarketing Media & CupcakesSmall Business Q&AJohn and Angel ask and answer in 2-minutes the top questions many starting a small business ask. How much financing do you need to know? What legally do you need to do? Should I hire family members.Subscribe and share our podcast and let others know about this show that encourages small business! For more information on OndoMedia.comFor more information on Angels Custom Cupcakes2020-07-1632 minMarketing Media & CupcakesEmail Overload!John has an issue with emails and notifications. It makes his blood pressure rise not matter who or when he gets them. Angel's full time job runs on emails. Our guest Brittnay Dixon of the The Process for Profit Podcast joins us to share steps to organize your email so you aren't living life through your emails. 1) Prioritize your emails and clear out the ones you don't need or are junkYou can find out the rest by listening to the podcast and sharing it with your friends. Find our more about Brittany...2020-07-0919 minMarketing Media & CupcakesPodcast Confessional - Branding SinJohn shares how he made a mistake (well several) in launching his new Podcast Production brand. In many cases, branding mistakes happen not because of one glaring error but several small errors that alone aren't a big deal, but until you see the whole picture, becomes a major problem.John shares how rolling his Premiere Podcast brand back under Ondo Media was the best choice he could have made. John's points to avoiding a brand sin are:1) Make sure you run your brand through another set of eyes, someone who is not familiar with your...2020-07-0222 minMarketing Media & Cupcakes5 Tips on selling yourself to clientsJohn recently had coffee with a colleague and shared some of his experiences with him about building his business and selling himself to clients. That was the inspiration for this podcast. Johns 5 Points are:1. It's about you - It's not about a product, you are what you're selling!2. It's not about the competition - stop worrying about the other people and in fact, friend them as they may be a great support for your business.3. Network - join groups, and volunteer your talent, not for free, but for promotion4. Be a unicorn - What...2020-06-2525 minMarketing Media & CupcakesWorking From Home HacksProcess for Profit podcast host Brittany Dixon joins John and Angel to discuss ways you can make your working from home more productive. Remember organization has to flow from the top so having the proper processes for your team can really make the difference in your small business surviving the work from home change of routine.You can find Brittany's podcast and lots of free tips and advice for finding your process for your business at https://www.processforprofit.coYou can find out more about Ondo Media here2020-06-1819 minMarketing Media & CupcakesReInventing Your Personal BrandShelly Stotzer worked in publishing for many years, but over time, she began to wake up less enthused about the job she had love. She decided to reinvent her brand. Shelly brings us her tips on how you can reboot your personal brand to find out who you are?Shelly believes you need to own who you are and know THY self. This is the best way to be authentic. You can find out more about Shelly and Crosworks at crosworks.com and learn about their free evaluation. You can find out more...2020-06-1129 minMarketing Media & CupcakesIt's about CONVENIENCE not COVID!John and Angel discuss how video production for faith-based organizations and churches is changing. John shares how the art of live video production is coming back and churches need to accept that it may be where a large portion of their members may consume their services from now on. Angel also shares a baking tip about ingredient temperature. For more information about OndoMediaContact John to discuss his live church stream consulting at john@ondomedia.com or 614.933.31912020-06-0422 minMarketing Media & CupcakesLeading Individuals, Not TeamsWe are all told there is no I in a team. But really that's not true. Our guest this week is Shelly Stotzer of Crosworks. She is a talent strategist and is going to help us understand why our boss may not be the worst person ever, and why your team isn't the group of idiots you think they are. Its a matter of perspective and managing individuals, not a team. You can find out more about Shelly and Crosworks at crosworks.com and learn about their free evaluation. You can find out more about...2020-05-2826 minMarketing Media & Cupcakes50th Episode House Party!John & Angel Celebrate their 50th podcast episode. This is the first episode that is also available to view on YouTube on our Premiere Podcast Channel. View this episode on YouTube John and Angel show and tell about how they remodeled their kitchenThey give shoutouts to the faithful audience of this podcastAnd they discuss their passion for small businesses Find out more about Ondo MediaIn Central Ohio? Find out more about Angel's Custom Cupcakes2020-05-2127 minMarketing Media & Cupcakes26 Minutes Of EncouragementJohn and Angel talk about building relationships with businesses and share some stories of local businesses that are coming out of the crisis better than they went in. Plus a special guest as John's daughter Elaine joins via phone in a special surprise call on the eve of her high school graduation. You won't want to miss this great episode!For more information on John's business OndoMedia.com & PremierePodcast.comAngel's Custom CupcakesSend us your shout outs at john@ondomedia.com2020-05-1426 min
The Productivity Pod(cast)What's Your Story? Today I spend some time talking to John Ondo, who is an author, filmmaker and podcaster. In fact his team are the ones who edit Process For Profit. John shares with us his STORIES, which relate to his method which he coaches business owners to connect with new clients. STORIES STANDS FOR: S STORY All media is about telling your story! T TECHNOLOGY Having a professional mic, camera, or producer is critical because it all tells viewers about your brand quality. O ORGANIZATION. Planning and Scheduling, this is where Br...2020-05-1324 minMarketing Media & CupcakesReducing Anxiety While Working From HomeJohn and Angel speak with Deb Schneider-Murphy who is a Psychotherapist and a social worker in Columbus Ohio. Deb shares with us ways we can reduce the anxiety many are experiencing from working from home. Deb says, first identify what you're anxious about, second takes a deep breath to help the stress. Seek meditation or prayer. For more on information on John & Angel and Premiere Podcast2020-05-0724 minMarketing Media & CupcakesBusiness Opportunities After The Quarantine EndsThere are new businesses, new ways to market, new ways to prosper when the quarantine ends. Mike Healy has transformed his life starting as a bartender to become a coach for many successful men and women and a host of his own podcast. He speaks all over the country about how you can not just survive but thrive. We will ask him his thoughts about the economy reopening and how we as business people should look for opportunities.You can find Mike's YouTube videosHis Podcast is located at: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3225325And...2020-04-3031 minMarketing Media & CupcakesIs Your Business Ready For The Green Light?With states reopening in just days, John & Angel discuss with fellow small-business owners Terry & Nay Dismore how should we plan on our business re-entering the market. Key Points:1) It's going to be a slow reentry based on consumers, not businesses. 2) Look to continue things that you may have offered during the shutdown3) Continue to giveJohn and Terry make points about how the true heart of entrepreneurs and big businesses is to give and how many have poured into our nation, but are demonized by the media. We continue to encourage everyone...2020-04-2332 minMarketing Media & CupcakesPodcast Trailer: Marketing Media & CupcakesJohn is a media professional with years of experience, Angel has been involved in customer service and solves problems for her fortune 500 company she works at, and she has a cupcake business on the side. Together with the discuss Marketing, Media & Cupcakes. Our focus is to encourage small business owners to keep living the dream and for entrepreneurs to keep solving problems for people. With a wealth of guests and humor, they keep the smiles and encouragement going on their weekly podcast. New episodes drop on Thursdays. Please join us on the journey! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram2020-04-1602 minMarketing Media & CupcakesTalking to your family about business strugglesRob Yanok is an author, speaker and during the COVID crisis, he's lost most of his major streams of income. How much should entrepreneur parents share with their children about the changes in income, or when a business fails? We discuss that transparency and honesty still is the best policy but us it as a teaching moment.Rob Yanok is offering a free E-copy of his latest book, Your Ultimate Comeback, email Rob here to get yours.Find out more about Rob and have him speak to your organizationFor more information on...2020-04-1625 minMarketing Media & CupcakesGetting one-million views in two daysIt has over 1,000,000 views in 48 hours. We have an exclusive interview with the team that created the "DeWine & Amy" video parody which has taken the nation by storm this week. John asks them how the video got created during the quarantine. You can view the video by Stofka Creative on Youtube HereAlso, watch the video of this interview HEREThen John and Angel discuss how work from home is going for Angel's full-time job and how the "new" normal can look.Also, John rants about the term "non-essential" job and...2020-04-0928 minMarketing Media & CupcakesSpring Cleaning Tips & Burning BarrelsStorage units are the biggest real estate investment going on in our country. This is insane! So how is spring cleaning going? Our guest Christy Lingo shares with us how we can get rid of those things that we keep tripping over. How do we deal with personal mementos and not creating a divorce? Christy Lingo is a professional organizer and a frequent guest on our podcast. She says these things:1. Stuff you move from one place to another in hopes to throw it out later is a delayed decision.2. Your garage is for your c...2020-04-0230 minMarketing Media & CupcakesWeathering Unexpected StormsThe outlook on this day in March 2020 is uncertain. The future for our businesses isn't a sure thing as it was a few weeks ago. Today we talk with Rob Yanok. Rob is an author, businessman, motivational speaker and Pastor. We ask Rob some of the bigger questions in regard to fear and faith. Is this pandemic a judgment of God? Why we cannot make decisions based on fear. How the COVID-19 crisis may turn out for good in the long run for many. Rob Yanok is offering a free E-copy of his latest book, Your Ultimate...2020-03-2632 minMarketing Media & CupcakesMurdered by Meetings?With most people now forced to work from home, meetings are even more important than they were before the #covid-19 outbreak. Phil Cooke is a filmmaker, media consultant and author who is on a crusade to end unnecessary meetings.Phil's tips for making meetings more effective1) No small talk2) No food3) Have an adgenda4) Listen more than talk5) Hallway and standing meetings are good to keep the time briefPhil's Blog on why we hate meetings: https://www.philcooke.com/why-you-hate-meetings/Find out more about Phil and his...2020-03-1921 minMarketing Media & CupcakesBusiness Savvy MamaChristy Lingo, the host of the Cocktails & Containers Podcast, joins us to share how Mom's can still work and be faithful to their families while pursuing a dream. Christy shares first a cocktail recipe for a Hot Toddy’sINGREDIENTS¾ cup water1 ½ ounces whiskey2 to 3 teaspoons honey, to taste2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice, to taste1 lemon round1 cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish) INSTRUCTIONSIn a teapot or saucepan, bring the water to a simmer. Pour the hot water...2020-03-1229 minMarketing Media & CupcakesCoronavirus & Financial Fears, What are the facts?A Special Edition of Marketing Media & Cupcakes with John & Angel Ondo.Since the market correction of over 4,000 points on the DJIA many people and businesses are in fear of what is next? We speak with Jason Stump, Otterbein MBA, and host of the Agile Finance Radio podcast. Some of the highlights we covered with Jason about the stock market and the corona COVID-19 virus outbreak. How does the current stock market roller coaster compare to other crises like the October crash in ’87 or the crash in 2009? Jason says t...2020-03-0527 minMarketing Media & CupcakesAre you doing your one big thing?Our guest today is Phil Cooke. He's president of Cooke Media Group in Burbank California and he's been an influencer on the television and media market with a focus on faith-based organizations. Phil is also an author with several best selling books including "The One Big Thing"Phil will ask us 4 questions to help us find the one thing we were meant to do in life:What comes easy for you, what did you do when you were young everyone said you were good at.What do you love: what makes you happy and brings you...2020-02-2721 minMarketing Media & CupcakesDo you fear failure or success of your business?Terry and Nay Dismore join John and Angel to follow up on their popular episode on fear. First, they discuss a credit card scam that many small businesses fall victim to. Look out for scammers who want to pay upfront for insane amounts of products and they never call but just use text. Then Terry & Nay share about the fear of Finances and the Future and then of Success. Your success and attitude of abundance will end fear. Not an abundance of money but an abundance of wealth by giving and not living in fear.2020-02-2026 minMarketing Media & CupcakesA second chance at your dream jobLori Tester was a sports & wedding photographer for many years. But her dream became a frustration. After walking away for a decade she returned to her passion but with a whole new approach and she's never been happier. She gives us 5 tips that have made her small business success:1. Post, Post, Post2. Tell your audience about yourself3. Have professional photographs taken of you on the job4. Be a part of at least one local business association5. Volunteerlori@eightandcompany.com & eightandcompany.com2020-02-1327 minMarketing Media & CupcakesLiving by Faith or Fear with your business?Close friends of John and Angel, Terry & Renee Dismore join the podcast to share their experience of living with fear and overcoming by faith. They share how a business partnership nearly cost them everything.Key PointsFear is faith in a bad outcomeIt's better to do something with someone than for someoneYou can find out more about at www.snacksbynay.com Angels Cupcakes are at angelscustomcupcakes.comA service of PremierePodcast.com2020-02-0625 minMarketing Media & CupcakesBeing your client's hero even when you're on the roadJohn and Angel share from sunny Orlando Florida how they a hotel they are staying at blew their customer service by just not being transparent. John also shares how he is able to be the hero to your clients by having processes to access your critical client files quickly so you can save the day, and get back to vacation.John recommends using IMAP for your email, and do not use gmail, MSN or other services for your business emails.Use Dropbox for clients files. Google Drive requires both parties to sign and and Google...2020-01-3027 minMarketing Media & Cupcakes8 Things Entrepreneurs FearSmall business owners John and Angel Ondo discuss a recent Forbes.com article listing the top fears of Entrepreneurs. Read the article hereFor more on John goto Ondomedia.com or PremierePodcast.comFor more on Angel's business AngelsCustomCupcakes.com2020-01-2320 minMarketing Media & CupcakesHow did Boeing make bad choices?How can we avoid terrible decisions that can destroy our companies? Best Selling author Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Disaster Avoidance Expert joins John and Angel to discuss 8 questions we can ask ourselves use to avoid bad decisions. Dr. Glebs Book: Never Go With Your Gut (Amazon)Find Dr. Gleb on LinkedIn Websitesdisasteravoidanceexperts.comgleb@disasteravoidanceexperts.comPhone614-407-4016 (Work)Address450 Wetmore Road Columbus, OH 43214Twitter2020-01-1627 minMarketing Media & CupcakesOvercoming the fear of failureJohn and Angel share how fear has impacted their business decisions. The main reasons are1) Fear of financial failure2) Fear of overall failureTo overcome fear you should1) Let the fear be your fuel for success. 2) Surround yourself with supportive friends and familyThis is a presentation of premierepodcast.com2020-01-0921 minMarketing Media & CupcakesYour Hero’s JourneyIn a special episode, we share John's commencement address he gave to his alma mater in May of 2019. John explains how your life and a classic movie script are a lot alike. John and Angel are available to share with your next conference or event. contact him at john@ondomedia.com2020-01-0220 minMarketing Media & CupcakesChristmas, Cocktails & Organizing your Small BusinessOur friend Christy Lingo is back with a Christmas cocktail recipe and we discuss tips on getting your small business organized. Thank you so much for being a part of our first year of Marketing Media & Cupcakes! We will have a new episode next week on New Years Day!Here's Christy's recipe for Poinsettia or Cranberry Mimosa½ oz Orange Liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)3 oz Cranberry Juice3 oz Champagne or ProseccoSugar, for optional rimFresh or Frozen Cranberries, optional garnish If rimming champagne flute or...2019-12-2426 minMarketing Media & CupcakesAvoiding Bad Business DecisionsPeloton made a bad commercial in the winter of 2019 that cost them over 1.5 Billion dollars. How did this happen? How can we avoid terrible decisions that can destroy our companies? Best Selling author Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Disaster Avoidance Expert joins John and Angel to discuss 5 steps we can use to avoid bad decisions. YouTube: Report on the Pelton AdRyan Reynolds genius spoof using the Peloton ActressThe 5 Questions to Avoid Decision Disasters:1. What important info didn't I yet fully consider?2019-12-1931 minMarketing Media & CupcakesGetting organized and drinking a little.Christy Lingo has been organizing people's lives for a decade. Becoming a business owner with theater-arts background Christy has learned how to market and become a hero to her clients. She hosts her own podcast "Containers & Cocktails" where she helps her audience become more efficient and organized. Though her main target audience is Moms, she has a lot to share with us about getting organized. Christy's Cocktail recipe:Maple Bourbon Smash· 1/2 oz Maple Syrup· 1/2 oz Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice· 1/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice· 4 dashes Angostura Bitters· 1/2 Orang...2019-12-1229 minMarketing Media & CupcakesFoundations to building a good websiteJason Westbrook of The Mission Group shares the basics of building your business website. How much should you pay? How can you scale a website? Is SEO important? And Jason gives Angel a brief survey from his process with his business. For more information on Jason's businessFor more information on Ondo Media2019-12-0520 minMarketing Media & CupcakesCreate a Process-Solve a ProblemBrittany Dixon loves organizing and solving problems. She has to as a mom of twins. She will share how taking a little time organizing your day and week with the proper system can change your life. Brittany’s Profile linkedin.com/in/brittanyjdixonWebsite processforprofit.co Email info@brittanyandco-consulting.comProcess for Profit PodcastEmail John & Angel at john@ondomedia.comA production of PremierePodcasts.com2019-11-2727 minMarketing Media & CupcakesGravy, Mustangs & TestimonialsThis is our Thanksgiving Edition of the podcast, however, if you're listening to this you can always have some gravy. Angel shares her awesome gravy recipe. John rants about the new Mustang Mach-E and how he doesn't believe the Mustang brand should be on this car. And we discuss the power of video testimonials and a recent case study.Download John's free guide to the 3 types of video testimonialsFor more on Ondo Media For more on Angels Custom Cupcakes2019-11-2124 minMarketing Media & CupcakesFunnels, Lead Capture & SEO?..WTH!Jason Westbrook not only builds websites but builds the brand of his clients. Today he helps us understand Funnels as well as SEO, and if it's as important as we are always told it is. Jason is the Founder of The Mission Group.Also Angel shares about her freezer jam.To find out more about Jason and The Mission Group click hereTo find out more about Ondo Media and download some great info click hereAnd to see Angel's Custom Cupcakes click here!2019-11-1426 minMarketing Media & CupcakesProcess for ProfitBrittany Dixon is a consultant for many businesses and entrepreneurs so help them move from being getting stuck behind the scenes running their business to being able to offload running their business so they scale their business. Brittany is also the host of the Process for Profit Show which you can find on all podcast platforms. Brittany’s Profile linkedin.com/in/brittanyjdixonWebsite processforprofit.co Email info@brittanyandco-consulting.comProcess for Profit PodcastEmail John & Angel at john@ondomedia.comA pr...2019-11-0728 minMarketing Media & CupcakesJohn's Big AnnouncementJohn reveals his new focus to Ondo Media, which is the new division Premiere Podcast. He explains this new concept and how he is building a team of broadcast professionals to bring podcasting to a new level for organizations. John says the new business is gearing up but we are already working with clients due to demand. to find out more contact us at john@ondomedia.comor got to OndoMedia.com or PremierePodcast.com2019-10-3125 minMarketing Media & CupcakesSmall Business Bookkeeping 101Do you make more money every year and yet your debt increases? Many small businesses have this issue. John and Angel share how they are turning their small business around with the concept of virtual accounts. For more information on our companies goto OndoMedia.comemail: john@ondomedia.com2019-10-2419 minMarketing Media & CupcakesLessons from our vacationJohn and Angel encounter many stories on their brief vacation to Michigan. From cupcakes to crockpots they share what they learned and even more questions for you! 1. We had an odd call from someone who wanted cupcakes, and it raised red flags? We are asking other small businesses, whats your practice when this happens?2. We ran into a business that believes shipping nationally will change their world. Has shipping changed your business or do you want to stay local?3. We visited a casino giving away crockpots with reward points. Do you spend money...2019-10-1727 minMarketing Media & CupcakesTransforming Customer Service to a Customer Experience Part 2Angel presents her 4 "Don'ts" for you to transform your customer service into a customer experience. Interrupt: This is a bad thing in general conversation but definitely not smart when dealing with your customers. If a customer is trying to ask a question or explain a situation let them finish their thoughts. I know this is hard for some people. You want to jump to the solution or make an assumption on what the customer needs. A large amount of time will be wasted if you don’t take the time to get to the heart of what the...2019-10-1025 minMarketing Media & CupcakesTransform your Customer Service to a Customer ExperienceAngel shares her 25+ years as a Customer Service representative and training call center team members with you. In this episode she shares her Four "Do's" for customer service. Make your best practices for your company by listing to this episode.Listen: I can’t say enough about how people need to listen to their customers. However, it's more than just the words they are saying we should pay attention to but the tone in the voice or the pace at which they are speaking. Listen. Are they upset, confused or unsure? Listening is the key to understanding yo...2019-10-0325 minMarketing Media & CupcakesShould I buy TV-Radio airtime?In broadcasting for over 35 years, John shares his ideas on why TV & Radio are still valid platforms to market some companies on. What is the purpose of ad agencies? And Angel asks John about the new iPhone11ProAsk your questions at john@ondomedia.com2019-09-2624 minMarketing Media & CupcakesWhen should you change your logo?Why should you invest in a new logo? John & Angel discuss their experiences and share tips on what makes for a great logo and other ideas on how to make your logo pop! A quick bonus note: check out these awesome tools created to help entrepreneurs execute their ideal logo and branding with clients.Canva - this free online design tool makes it so anyone can produce beautiful custom graphics. One of the best features is that it offers tons of pre-made templates that are sized specifically for all sorts of social media or major o...2019-09-1922 minMarketing Media & CupcakesWhy Reviews will change your businessJohn and Angel discuss how they recently updated some marketing for their small business and how Reviews can make the largest impact for your business. If you're not getting business from your website & social media, it may be you need more reviews. 2019-09-1226 minMarketing Media & CupcakesWhat's slowing down your success?Small business owners Terry& Nay Dismore join us again as we discuss what VISION for a small business is and isn't. Also we will discuss the overcoming obstacles and distractions when they appear. We will discuss how vision directs marketing. How you will have to say no to some jobs to stay on course. Email us with your comments and questions: john@ondomedia.comFind out more about Nay's snacks at www.snacksbynay.com 2019-09-0527 minMarketing Media & CupcakesCount the CostSmall business owners and good friends of John and Angel, Terry and Renee (Nay) Dismore join us this week. Terry works as a consultant to auto dealerships, Renee has a snack business called Snacks with a Twist. They share how counting the cost of their business has been a key to understanding how they can best find a profit. 1) Count the cost of your business2) Make sure you're not locked on one supplier3) Is it a business or a hobby?4) Don't let your floor become your ceilingYou can find out more ab...2019-08-2929 minMarketing Media & Cupcakes4 Tips for when your business feels like a burdenJohn & Angel share things that they have found to be critical when they feel like their small businesses hit a valley. Angel first shares her baking tip of the week1) Return to your Vision2) Have a good support system with friends, partners or a spouse3) Have a thick skin - don't take it personally when a client leaves4) Don't let money dictate your happiness or success Subscribe to our podcast and let us know how you've made it through your valleys in your small business. email us at joh...2019-08-2227 minMarketing Media & CupcakesLinkedIn, Networking & Recruiting TipsHost of Executive Recruiter Network Podcast and small business owner, David Tash shares his story of how he quadrupled his income by using LinkedIn and getting connected. David also shares how it's hard work but you can live the dream by doing what you love with your small business. You can get a free LinkedIn profile assessment at https://tashrizzo.com/linkedin-profile-assessment/Thanks for listening and sharing this episodes with other small business owners! 2019-08-1529 minMarketing Media & CupcakesThe "F" Word for Small BusinessesWhat is the biggest fear for any small business owner? Failure. John & Angel's guest is Rob Yanok, who is an author, speaker and career coach. He shares from his book "Your Ultimate Comeback" why failure is part of success. 1:00 Angel's baking tip of the week3:15 Introduction of Author Rob Yanok5:20 Rob talks about writing "Your Ultimate Comeback"8:30 Collaboration after failure12:00 Social Media pressure16:30 Moments not Monuments21:45 The Buster Douglas story26:00 Info on getting Rob Yanok's bookYou can get Rob's book at robyanok.com or at amazon at: 2019-08-0829 minMarketing Media & CupcakesContent Is King!John Ondo, filmmaker/tv producer, shares several ideas from his 37 years of award winning television experience about how you can better connect with your audience with media. Whether is posting a video from your phone to social media, or using a professional production company, the content is the same.Content Is King-Testimonials are a must-Get a reveal moment with your product and a customer-The Before & After (works for makeovers, construction, weight loss)-The written testimonyAll these ideas and more can make your business website insanely popular. You...2019-08-0118 minMarketing Media & CupcakesCommunicating well with Clients & Co-Workers Pt.2Bill Harris, has spent 20 years as a facilitator or the DISC assessment program which helps people work together better by learning how best to communicate with them. In part two we discuss how to connect with the "don't bother me with the details" boss, and how to understand why detailed people really do have an important part on the team. The DISC Survey was created by https://www.leadlikejesus.com/disc and can has two versions a faith-based and mainstreet marketplace version. You can contact Bill Harris at 419.390.2006or at billharris@bex.net2019-07-2229 minMarketing Media & CupcakesCommunicating well with Clients & Co-Workers Pt.1Having trouble working with clients, co-workers or even your spouse? Bill Harris, a former TV news anchor has spent 20 years as a facilitator or the DISC assessment program. John & Angel took the survey and Bill will explain to them how they can better work and communicate with each other. 10:00 Bill Explains the DISC acronym 12:36 Bill explains John's behavioral traits 16:30 Bill explains Angel's behavioral traits19:03 How you can use the DISC to better understand clients26:43 How can you learn more about the DISC survery?The DISC Survey was created by https...2019-07-1928 minMarketing Media & CupcakesMake more money by doing lessSometimes giving your customers too many choices can be a bad thing. John and Angel share about an event they sold Angel's cupcakes at that was a disaster. But after some analysis they came up with a simple solution that is opposite of what everyone thinks. Just because you had a bad day, doesn't mean your business is bad. You just need to try again. 2019-07-1625 min