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The Sales Problem PodcastS4: Episode #3- Why Practice makes Permanent with Jonathan MahanThe BEST in the world at anything don't get to greatness just from the hours they compete. The best, true professionals- get great because they PRACTICE.
So, why don't Salespeople schedule time to practice?
Like time on the driving range.
Like time shooting free throws.
Like time on the ice skating and working drills.
Nope, we don't do any of that yet we expect that each day we will be growing our Sales.
Our guest, Jonathan Mahan created the practice lab. A place where you can get...2024-12-151h 05
Negotiate AnythingJonathan Mahan: Why Traditional Sales Training is Failing YouWant to share your thoughts?Fill out our listener formRequest A Customized Workshop For Your CompanyIn this enlightening episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., is joined by Jonathan Mahan, co-founder of The Practice Lab and negotiation expert. The duo delves into the transformative power of intentional practice in developing core negotiation skills. Jonathan shares his innovative approach to mastering negotiation by honing skills like empathy, emotional control, and active listening through various forms of practice, inspired by sports and real-life scenarios. This episode is...2024-11-1534 min
K2 Sales PodcastReplay: How Important is Practice in Sales? - Jonathan Mahanđş Watch on YouTubeHow many of us play sports now or played in high school or college? Perhaps your kids play?How often are you driving them or did you get driven to practice? Quite often.We had a rule in volleyball, if you missed practice you didnât start the next game.There was so much emphasis on practice.Why is Sales any different?A time to learn and apply new skills, put them together in a game situation.Prepare you emotionally and physically for game day.Wh...2024-05-141h 01
Bridge the Gap⢠by Revenue ReimaginedEpisode #32 Keep It SIMPLE to Boost Your Company's Sales ft. Jonathan MahanIn today's episode of Revenue Reimagined, we're joined by Jonathan Mahan, Co-Founder at The Practice Lab.Having spent over a decade as a sales professional, Mahan found success in using a human-centric approach to sales that aligns with the science of human influence in decision-making - However, he struggled to apply the knowledge he had learned to his live calls when under pressure. This led him to start The Practice Lab, a company that helps sales professionals develop their skills and abilities through practice and repetition, similar to how other disciplines like the military, music, and sports...2024-02-2135 minNegotiate AnythingHarnessing Practice for Negotiation Prowess with Jonathan MahanRequest A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this insightful episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., welcomes Jonathan Mahan, co-founder of the Practice Lab, to delve into the art of honing negotiation skills for sales professionals and everyday interactions. They dissect the theory and application of different practice types, ranging from preparing for predictable scenarios to engaging in dynamic, real-world exchanges. Jonathan imparts his wisdom on training the brain for improvement mode and the role of intentional nervousness in personal growth, while Kwame underscores the effectiveness of...2023-12-1333 min
Enablement AmplifiedJonathan Mahan Asks: What If Reps Actually Did What They Were Trained To Do?In this episode of Enablement Amplified, host Fiona Simpson engages with guest Jonathan Mahan, co-founder of The Practice Lab, to explore the critical challenge faced by sales organizations: converting training into skills that sellers will actually use in the field. Drawing inspiration from the worlds of professional athletes, musicians, and race car drivers, they delve into the nuances of learning, skills training, and deliberate practice.Jonathan Mahan, with his background in sales and his deep interest in how the brain works, highlights the importance of deliberate practiceâa concept well-known in sports and music. Just as athletes br...2023-11-2943 min
Enablement EvolvedEnablement Evolved - Jonathan Mahan & Lawrence Wayne O'ConnorIn this episode Kieran is joined by Jonathan Mahan and Lawrence Wayne O'Connor of The Practice Lab. We have a great discussion on deliberate practice, what it is, and how it can help enablement professionals can use deliberate practice to make their programs more effective. The Practice Lab guys also give an exclusive offer to all listeners at the end of the episode2023-10-1646 minK2 Sales PodcastHow Important is Practice in Sales? Jonathan MahanHow many of us play sports now or played in high school or college? Perhaps your kids play?How often are you driving them or did you get driven to practice? Quite often.We had a rule in volleyball, if you missed practice you didnât start the next game.There was so much emphasis on practice.Why is Sales any different?A time to learn and apply new skills, put them together in a game situation.Prepare you emotionally and physically for game day.2023-10-031h 01
The 20% Podcast with Tyler Meckes157: Deliberate Practice in Sales and Life, and âWhat if Sales was an Olympic Sport?â with Jonathan Mahan (Co-Founder, The Practice Lab)This weekâs guest is a repeat guest on the 20% Podcast when he appeared on Episode 117 back in November of last year. After studying Natural Resources and Conversation, he held multiple roles across the GTM space, from Account Manager, Sales Agent, Store Managing, District Training Store Manager, to making a jump into SaaS, followed by a recent stint as an Account Manager at SecurityScorecard.Â
Recently, he has taken the jump to full-time entrepreneurship, as a co-founder of The Practice Lab.Â
Please join me in welcoming Jonathan Mahan back to the 20% podcast.Â
In this weekâ...2023-08-2143 min
Selling From the Heart PodcastJonathan Mahan - The Importance of Deliberate Practice in SalesIn this episode of Selling From The Heart, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Jonathan Mahan, the co-founder of The Practice Lab, a training community for sales professionals looking to develop their skills through deliberate practice. He is passionate about helping salespeople cut through the clutter of tips and tactics to focus on the most impactful core sales behaviors. Jonathan Mahan joins Larry and Darrell to discuss the importance of deliberate practice in sales. He explains that while simple repetition doesn't grow skill, deliberate practice can rewire the brain and equip salespeople with the a...2023-08-1237 min
Sales Leadership PodcastEpisode 230: Jordana Zeldin and Jonathan Mahan, Co-Founders of The Practice Lab: Deliberate Practice and The Improvement ZoneJordana Zeldin and Jonathan Mahan are the co-founders of The Practice Lab. The Practice Lab helps salespeople and sales teams benefit from the impact of Deliberate Practice. Jordana, Jonathan and their team help professional salespeople take an approach to skill development similar to how professional athletes, performers and musicians do with theirsâŚdeep and deliberate practice. Join us in an insightful discussion on how to create âImprovement Zonesâ in your organization that lead to almost immediate improvements to performance.
You can connect with Jordana on LinkedIn here.
You can connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn here.
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Transformed SalesMotivators to Fuel Sales Growth with Jonathan MahanGet FREE Sales Leadership Resources at go.transformedsales.com/podHighlights[00:54] - Getting into sales by accident and applying his background in sciences to it to thrive.[04:04] - The Psychology of Sales: Approaching sales as a puzzle to be solved.[08:27] - How sales leaders can give their sales teams what they need to succeed.[12:00] - Tips for improving your performance as a salesperson or sales leader.[14:38] - Why every salesperson must have structure and be organized to perform at their best.[17:30] - Finding his business partner and starting The Practice Lab.[21:48] - Impacting sales teams to...2023-04-2631 minField Sales UnscriptedMotivators to Fuel Sales Growth with Jonathan MahanGet FREE Sales Leadership Resources at go.transformedsales.com/podHighlights[00:54] - Getting into sales by accident and applying his background in sciences to it to thrive.[04:04] - The Psychology of Sales: Approaching sales as a puzzle to be solved.[08:27] - How sales leaders can give their sales teams what they need to succeed.[12:00] - Tips for improving your performance as a salesperson or sales leader.[14:38] - Why every salesperson must have structure and be organized to perform at their best.[17:30] - Finding his business partner and starting The Practice Lab.[21:48] - Impacting sales teams to...2023-04-2631 min
Live Better. Sell Better.Examining a Seller's Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivations with Jonathan MahanThis throwback episode of the Live Better Sell Better Podcast features Jonathan Mahan, Co-Founder of The Practice Lab. Every person in the world is motivated by both extrinsic and intrinsic factors. However, in sales, salespeople are rewarded as if the extrinsic reward of a commission is the only thing that matters. This induces a fear state and it also promotes an environment where this is normalized. HIGHLIGHT QUOTESSales culture pushes salespeople into moral gray areas - Jonathan: "Salespeople's mental health tends to degrade. Salespeople tend to burn out, so it's not good for your t...2023-04-2608 min
Superhuman Selling293 - How Top Performers Master Sales Skills with Practice Lab Cofounders Jonathan Mahan and Jordana ZeldinHave you ever had one of those dreaded moments on a client sales call where they give you an objection and you realize you are completely fumbling your way through it? Thatâs what my whole early sales career was built on and mistakes are certainly part of the process. Unfortunately, I know I lost a lot of deals and opportunities I could have won and could have helped people if I had better tools in my toolkit. Thatâs why todayâs guests are here! Jonathan Mahan and Jordana Zeldin are the cofounders of The Practice Lab. The Practice Lab is...2023-03-2840 minSuperhuman Selling293 - How Top Performers Master Sales Skills with Practice Lab Cofounders Jonathan Mahan and Jordana ZeldinHave you ever had one of those dreaded moments on a client sales call where they give you an objection and you realize you are completely fumbling your way through it? Thatâs what my whole early sales career was built on and mistakes are certainly part of the process. Unfortunately, I know I lost a lot of deals and opportunities I could have won and could have helped people if I had better tools in my toolkit. Thatâs why todayâs guests are here! Jonathan Mahan and Jordana Zeldin are the cofounders of The Practice Lab. The Practice Lab is...2023-03-2840 min
She Sells Radio293 - How Top Performers Master Sales Skills with Practice Lab Cofounders Jonathan Mahan and Jordana ZeldinHave you ever had one of those dreaded moments on a client sales call where they give you an objection and you realize you are completely fumbling your way through it? Thatâs what my whole early sales career was built on and mistakes are certainly part of the process. Unfortunately, I know I lost a lot of deals and opportunities I could have won and could have helped people if I had better tools in my toolkit. Thatâs why todayâs guests are here! Jonathan Mahan and Jordana Zeldin are the cofounders of The Practice Lab. The Practice Lab is...2023-03-2840 min
The Learning Culture PodcastLearning Nugget - How To Make Role Plays Not Suck with Jonathan MahanSend us a textI have a really fun new episode format to share with you today.We're calling it the Learning Nugget.The idea is to share some quick, super-practical, super-tactical lessons with all of you. After this episode, you'll have something specific that you want to try right away in your current role.My first guest for this is Jonathan Mahan, co-founder of The Practice Lab. He's also a former account executive who became disillusioned with how role plays were run.Obviously, role plays are a key...2023-03-2232 min
The Talent, Sales & Scale PodcastEpisode 117 Part 6 - Changing behavior through training with Jordana Zeldin & Jonathan MahanOur host Bryan Whittington is joined by Jordana Zeldin & Jonathan Mahan. Jordana and Jonathan take us on a deep dive into changing behavior through training.
This is Part 6 of 6.
Connect with Jordana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanazeldin
Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmahan/
Connect with Bryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brywhittington/
ebsGrowth Resources:
Evaluate Your Sales Team's Ability to Grow: https://ebsgrowth.com/self-evaluation-form/
Blogs: https://ebsgrowth.com/category/blog-articles/
Podcasts: https://ebsgrowth.com/podcast/2023-02-0601 minThe Talent, Sales & Scale PodcastEpisode 117 Part 5 - Changing behavior through training with Jordana Zeldin & Jonathan MahanOur host Bryan Whittington is joined by Jordana Zeldin & Jonathan Mahan. Jordana and Jonathan take us on a deep dive into changing behavior through training.
This is Part 5 of 6.
Connect with Jordana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanazeldin
Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmahan/
Connect with Bryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brywhittington/
ebsGrowth Resources:
Evaluate Your Sales Team's Ability to Grow: https://ebsgrowth.com/self-evaluation-form/
Blogs: https://ebsgrowth.com/category/blog-articles/
Podcasts: https://ebsgrowth.com/podcast/2023-02-0513 minThe Talent, Sales & Scale PodcastEpisode 117 Part 4 - Changing behavior through training with Jordana Zeldin & Jonathan MahanOur host Bryan Whittington is joined by Jordana Zeldin & Jonathan Mahan. Jordana and Jonathan take us on a deep dive into changing behavior through training.
This is Part 4 of 6.
Connect with Jordana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanazeldin
Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmahan/
Connect with Bryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brywhittington/
ebsGrowth Resources:
Evaluate Your Sales Team's Ability to Grow: https://ebsgrowth.com/self-evaluation-form/
Blogs: https://ebsgrowth.com/category/blog-articles/
Podcasts: https://ebsgrowth.com/podcast/2023-02-0409 minThe Talent, Sales & Scale PodcastEpisode 117 Part 3 - Changing behavior through training with Jordana Zeldin & Jonathan MahanOur host Bryan Whittington is joined by Jordana Zeldin & Jonathan Mahan. Jordana and Jonathan take us on a deep dive into changing behavior through training.
This is Part 3 of 6.
Connect with Jordana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanazeldin
Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmahan/
Connect with Bryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brywhittington/
ebsGrowth Resources:
Evaluate Your Sales Team's Ability to Grow: https://ebsgrowth.com/self-evaluation-form/
Blogs: https://ebsgrowth.com/category/blog-articles/
Podcasts: https://ebsgrowth.com/podcast/2023-02-0309 minThe Talent, Sales & Scale PodcastEpisode 117 Part 2 - Changing behavior through training with Jordana Zeldin & Jonathan MahanOur host Bryan Whittington is joined by Jordana Zeldin & Jonathan Mahan. Jordana and Jonathan take us on a deep dive into changing behavior through training.
This is Part 2 of 6.
Connect with Jordana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanazeldin
Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmahan/
Connect with Bryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brywhittington/
ebsGrowth Resources:
Evaluate Your Sales Team's Ability to Grow: https://ebsgrowth.com/self-evaluation-form/
Blogs: https://ebsgrowth.com/category/blog-articles/
Podcasts: https://ebsgrowth.com/podcast/2023-02-0211 minThe Talent, Sales & Scale PodcastEpisode 117 Part 1 - Changing behavior through training with Jordana Zeldin & Jonathan MahanOur host Bryan Whittington is joined by Jordana Zeldin & Jonathan Mahan. Jordana and Jonathan take us on a deep dive into changing behavior through training.
This is Part 1 of 6.Â
Connect with Jordana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanazeldin
Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmahan/
Connect with Bryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brywhittington/
ebsGrowth Resources:
Evaluate Your Sales Team's Ability to Grow: https://ebsgrowth.com/self-evaluation-form/
Blogs: https://ebsgrowth.com/category/blog-articles/
Podcasts: https://ebsgrowth.com/podcast/2023-02-0111 minThe Talent, Sales & Scale PodcastEpisode 117 Full Episode - Changing behavior through training with Jordana Zeldin & Jonathan MahanOur host Bryan Whittington is joined by Jordana Zeldin & Jonathan Mahan. Jordana and Jonathan take us on a deep dive into changing behavior through training.
This is the Full Episode.
Connect with Jordana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanazeldin
Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmahan/
Connect with Bryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brywhittington/
ebsGrowth Resources:
Evaluate Your Sales Team's Ability to Grow: https://ebsgrowth.com/self-evaluation-form/
Blogs: https://ebsgrowth.com/category/blog-articles/
Podcasts: https://ebsgrowth.com/podcast/2023-01-3157 min
B2B Power Hour149. How to Create Elite Sellers Through Practice w/ Jordana Zeldin and Jonathan MahanNew sellers are usually just thrown into the wild and expected to "figure it out" đľâđŤ
We believe this is a form of industry malpractice. Elite sellers aren't made by accident â they are created through purposeful practice. So how do you scale that to your entire sales team?
Jordana Zeldin and Jonathan Mahan, Co-Founders of The Practice Lab, are joining the show to break down how to accelerate sales performance with better practice.
Join us for this B2B Power Hour workshop on:
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Sales Strategy & Enablement by Revenue.ioPractice the Sales Skills That Matter with Jordana Zeldin and Jonathan MahanJordana Zeldin and Jonathan Mahan are the Co-Founders of The Practice Lab. There is a noticeable gap between what salespeople intellectually understand and what they could actually pull off in the wild. In fact, sellers are overtrained this way, yet are under-practiced in the skills that truly matter.Salespeople should develop their human and selling skills through practice, much like how athletes and musicians perfect their craft. This space allows sellers to screw up, double back, and ask for feedback. Practicing human skills trains sellers to ask insightful questions and handle objections more effectively, ultimately helping the...2022-12-0146 min
Sell By Being HumanHow Anyone Can Practice Skills to Be Better At Sales - Jonathan Mahan, Co-Founder, The Practice LabJonathan Mahan is the Co-Founder of The Practice Lab - the first ever training community for sellers ready to develop their skills like athletes, performers, and musicians do theirs. The Practice Lab programs help sales people cut through the clutter of tips and tactics to learn the most impactful core sales behaviors that make selling feel good and net meaningful results and deliberately practice them in a community of people who recognize that experimentation, awkwardness and even failure are vital prerequisites to mastery.This was a fun episode where we dig into how anyone can practice soft...2022-11-2353 minThe 20% Podcast with Tyler Meckes117: Developing Your Selling Skills Through Practice with Jonathan Mahan and Jordana Zeldin (Founders of The Practice Lab)This is a first on The 20% Podcast, as I welcome 2 guests to the show for the very first time - Jonathan Mahan and Jordana Zeldin, who are the Co-Founders of The Practice Lab. I heard these two speaking on another podcast, and was so pumped going into this conversation, because we align very closely on the importance of practicing in sales. There is no other profession in the world where you simply show up, and hope for the best without practice. This dynamic duo is helping salespeople improve their skills much like actors, musicians, and athletes improve theirs. This...2022-11-1448 min
Make It Happen Mondays - B2B Sales Talk with John BarrowsJonathan Mahan and Jordana Zeldin: How to really âPracticeâ SalesSales is one of the only professions in the world where weâre expected to take a training or read a book and immediately apply what we learned to a real-world scenario without much practice. Most athletes spend over 80% of their time practicing and less than 20% of the time playing the game.Jonathan Mahan and Jordana Zeldin of The Practice Lab discuss with John the difference between practice, role play and memorization and how to structure practice so it makes a real impact on sales repâs development and results. They also dive into the mentality you need...2022-10-1053 min
Revenue RealHow You Show Up Matters with Jonathan MahanOn this installment of RRH, weâve got Jonathan Mahan. Long-time tech seller. Co-founder of The Practice Lab. All-around amazing human. Together we get real about two of Jonathanâs hardest revenue conversations. What happened? What did he learn? And how to be better.  Topics Discussed: What were Jonathanâs most uncomfortable revenue conversations? Story time! (2:59)What did you learn? (7:41)What happens to your behavior when you feel like youâre losing control? (9:10)Resources Mentioned: The Practice Lab (1:19)For more Guest:Jonathan Mahan LinkedInThe Practice LabFor more Amy: Con...2022-07-1512 min
Live Better. Sell Better.The Right Motivators to Fuel Growth with Jonathan MahanThis episode of the Live Better Seller Better Podcast features Jonathan Mahan, Co-Founder of The Practice Lab. Today, many of us still describe salespeople as "coin-operated." However, this isn't actually how we pay them at all, and this idea actually affects motivation and fulfillment negatively.Jonathan shares insights on the intrinsic and extrinsic motivators that affect motivation, contentment, compensation, and much more. He talks about the use of conditions like, "Get more dials in and will give you this amount as an increase" that create a fear state in salespeople. He talks about the many better models...2022-07-0838 min
Outbound SquadKnowing vs. doing: How to close the gap with Jordan Zeldin and Jonathan MahanJordana Zeldin and Jonathan Mahan are Co-Founders of The Practice Lab. In this episode, Jordana and Jonathan talk to us about applying principles from successful people outside of sales, the missed opportunity of not practicing, and how to practice.Connect with Jordana and Jonathan on LinkedIn and The Practice Lab here.Resources mentioned in the episode:
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Love Selling Hate Sales PodcastWhy High Incentives May Be Doing More Harm Than Good with Jonathan MahanIn this episode of the Love Selling Hate Sales podcast, Joshua talks to The Practice Lab Co-founder Jonathan Mahan. Jonathan talks about the difference between external and internal motivation, and why the former may be doing more harm than good. Modern day selling and its heavy emphasis on commission tends to lean heavy on external motivation, which Jonathan argues is what gives the sales profession a bad name.Instead of being thoughtful problem solvers that genuinely want to help their clients, sellers have to chase higher commissions at the cost of ethical practices and sometimes their own...2022-05-0149 min
Courageous ConversationsAn honest conversation about living with a disabilityKevin McShan is a journalist, speaker, disability advocate, and podcast host who has cerebral palsy. In this episode he and Jonathan Mahan have a vulnerable conversation about his experiences living with the disease. Disability is a sensitive topic that most of us prefer to avoid, today we're taking some time to bravely talk about uncomfortable topics such as his real versus perceived physical limitations, the emotional toll having a disability has, and the struggles of social isolation faced by most people with disabilities.
If you want to watch this conversation in video format...2021-07-3150 min
Partnering Leadership76 The alchemy of truly remarkable leadership with Dr. Jonathan Westover | Partnering Leadership Global Thought LeaderIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Jonathan Westover, Chair of Organizational Leadership Development at Utah Valley University and author of The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership. Dr. Jonathan Westover shares how you can tap into your own personalized leadership journey, expand your leadership potential, and grow as a leader while also helping others grow. Some highlights:-How experiencing different cultures influenced Jonathan Westoverâs outlook on leadership-The meaning behind the title âThe Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadershipâ-Why there are no short-cuts, quick fi...2021-07-2944 minCourageous ConversationsBeing Black in mostly white work placesTyrone is a cyber security professional in the banking industry who has spent most of his career working in almost entirely white work places. In this episode we talk about topics such as how he handles microaggressions, what makes it difficult for Black professionals to advance, and even the different ways unconscious racial biases impact both white and Black people in the workplace.
If you want to watch the video version of this conversation you can find it here: https://youtu.be/NrfkcD7_pf82021-07-1744 minCourageous ConversationsWhy are self-righteous jerks everywhere?Whether it's folks on the religious right or the woke left or that vegan cross fitter you know one thing that is common in all groups of people is that many of them use their commitment to live by a certain standard as justification to be a jerk to people who aren't living by that same standard.
Greg Fontus is both a DEI consultant and a Christian minister and in this episode he and Jonathan Mahan compare this phenomenon across various groups of people, explore why it is that this is such a common occurrence...2021-05-2246 minCourageous ConversationsCode switching and the problems with "professionalism"When you feel like you have to change who you are and act out a role in order to make those around you feel more comfortable, and you do so in order to gain access to social capital, career opportunities, etc that is code switching. People of all backgrounds may do this at some point in their lives, but members of marginalized groups (racial/ethnic minorities, neuro-divergent people, members of LGBTQ community, etc) experience it constantly in our schools and workplaces.
This is a truly fascinating conversation between Jonathan Mahan and Zeena Greene that not only...2021-04-1754 minCourageous ConversationsEngaging with people who don't show much empathyEmpathy is a superpower, and one that everyone has the capacity for. However, oftentimes in life we find ourselves interacting with people who aren't showing any empathy. We may even have people in our lives who make a habit out of not showing much empathy.
In this episode Kevin Shah and I talk about empathy; what it is, how to develop it in yourself, and how to help others show up with more empathy in their interactions with you. You'll even get a better understanding of why it's so hard for some people to show...2021-04-1051 minCourageous ConversationsThe complicated and uncomfortable realities of American policingThe issues of police brutality, racial profiling, qualified immunity, and others have become hot button issues here in the U.S. Slogans like "Back the Blue" and "Defund the Police" are thrown around and those on opposing sides tend to strongly dislike each other.
In this conversation I am joined by Brandon Lee, of Training for Transformation (T4T), as we discuss what's good, what's bad, and what's complicated in American policing both today, and throughout history.
If you want to watch the video version of this conversation you can...2021-04-0354 minCourageous ConversationsUncomfortable truths about modern day slaveryNone of us could own all the things we own at the prices we paid for them if it wasn't for the regular exploitation and trafficking of other human beings for their labor. In this episode Kelli White and I have a conversation about the current state of modern day slavery, including both labor trafficking and sex trafficking. Unfortunately the situation is complicated with few easy answers about how to fix it. It is, however, an incredibly important aspect of reality to be aware of so we can each do our small part to resist it when we are...2021-03-2833 minCourageous ConversationsHow the American political Left can do betterYour critics can often point things out to you that your fans are blind to. If you genuinely want to get better you should listen to what your critics have to say. That's exactly what Jonathan Mahan models for you in this episode as he talks to Dr. Karlyn Borysenko, an ex-Democrat who now supports Donald Trump. They talk about why she left the Democratic party, what information most people on the Left are missing out on, and how they can do better in the way they show up online and engage with those in their lives who disagree...2021-03-2147 minCourageous ConversationsExamining male privilege with someone who's lived with and without itTristan is one of relatively few people who has lived life both as a woman and as a man and has experienced how he's been treated differently by the world in each case. In this episode we'll be examining the concept of male privilege through the lens of his past experiences both pre and post transition.
If you'd like to watch the video version of this interview you can do so here: https://youtu.be/D2JCRT4IRUA2021-03-1347 minCourageous ConversationsChoosing your response to bigotry and hateCelia and Jeff are both members of marginalized groups and have experienced quite a bit of bigotry and hate in their time. In this episode we talk about the various ways you could respond in the face of such things and why a compassionate patient approach can often be the best option. Youâll hear Celia and Jeff tell real life stories of how theyâve responded to incidents theyâve experienced, as well as hearing about what their limits are for when they wonât choose to patiently engage, but will rather disengage to protect their own mental and emot...2021-03-0656 minCourageous ConversationsWhite man and Black women having a vulnerable conversation about raceIn this episode Symone Barnes and Jonathan Mahan have an open, vulnerable conversation about race. They compare their upbringings, relive cringe worthy moments involving racism from their past, discuss hot button issues like reparations and white privilege, and generally have the type of honest open interaction most of us will never have with someone of another race.
if you'd like to watch this conversation in video format you can find that here: https://youtu.be/Z67Qco7lbPQ2021-02-271h 05Courageous ConversationsA white conservative Christian's path to recognizing racismJeremy is a white man who supports both Donald Trump and the Black Lives Matter movement. In this episode he and I will be discussing how he came to recognize the reality of the nature and scope of racism and what the process of changing his mind on such a big issue was like. We'll also spend some time discussing what you can do to help open the eyes of white people in your life who don't see racism for what it is.
If you want to watch the video version of this conversation...2021-02-2056 min
Partnering Leadership30 How makers, visionaries, and outsiders succeed with Jonathan Littman | Partnering Leadership Global Thought LeaderIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks with Jonathan Littman, co-author of The Entrepreneurs Faces: How Makers, Visionaries and Outsiders Succeed, and several other best-selling books. Jonathan Littman talks about the importance of innovation in business and how business leaders can learn to create an entrepreneurial spirit in their teams and organizations.Some highlights:The importance of creating an intrapreneurial culture to reinvent an organization.Jonathan Littman talks about a human-centric approach to entrepreneurship.The importance of understanding entrepreneurial archetypes.How to bring more entrepreneurship and an intrapreneurial spirit into the...2021-02-1838 minCourageous ConversationsWhy these conversations are so important for our societyWhen we see someone expressing views that make us angry we typically either just ignore them (and block them) or verbally tear into them in a comment. While those are understandable reactions they both have a very harmful impact on the world. In fact this type of behavior plays an significant role in the spread of extremism, hate, and violence in our society and if unchecked I believe things will get even uglier than they have been these last few years. The best remedy for the tense situation we're in is to have difficult conversations with people's whose views...2021-02-1352 minCourageous ConversationsTwo white guys disagreeing about racismRace is one of those topics most of us have been trained to avoid talking about altogether, and especially with people we disagree with. However, if we don't talk about race in a healthy way, things are unlikely to ever change.
In this conversation Chuck and Jon (who do not see eye to eye on the topic of racism) will be discussing topics such as "what does the word 'racism' mean to you? ", "is racism still an issue today?" "what is the cause of continued racism?" "how do you explain racial disparities that exist today?", and...2021-02-0657 min
Brews & BizDevBrews & BizDev - Debating the Merits of (Verbally) Punching Nazis Online with Jonathan MahanIn this episode of Brews & BizDev, we do something a little different... Paul Greiner of Renoun Creative engages Jonathan Mahan, creator of the Courageous Conversations series, about the relative merits of verbally "punching Nazis" online.Yeah there's little to no "bizdev" to be found in this episode, nor is it an interview, so much as an alcohol-fueled debate about how to interact with hateful extremists.For the record, Jon's being fueled by Sam Adams '76, and Paul's enjoying a Powerful Pils by Community Beer Works.Enjoy, and let us know what...2021-02-0453 minCourageous ConversationsRecognizing how our privileges have helped usEveryone has some forms of privileges in life and we should not be afraid or ashamed to recognize that. In this episode Jon and Maja discuss the various ways their lives have been less challenges for them than they would have been if they had not been able bodied, neurotypical, cis, straight, white people.
You'll hear them cover experiences with getting hired and promoted, interacting with the police, moving across the country, managing their mental health, and more.
If you'd like to watch the video version of this interview you can...2021-01-2351 minCourageous ConversationsHow to engage with fools without losing your coolIn this episode Jared Karol and I discuss how to keep your cool and converse effectively with people who piss you off. Regardless of your views there are people online that make you want to reach through the computer screen and throttle them when you read their comments and posts. We'll be discussing ways to manage your own internal state in the face of such infuriating people as well as ways to craft your responses to maximize the chance that they have some sort of impact on the recipient. Let's face it... Every one of us needs help with...2021-01-1650 minCourageous ConversationsA Libertarian and a Liberal Talk About Government RegulationsDavid Fite is a staunch libertarian and I am a progressive liberal and to be honest, I've always seen libertarians as naive and out of touch so this seemed like a perfect opportunity to sit down and have a difficult conversation.
However the type of conversation that happens on this show is very different from what most people see and experience. In this conversation neither party was attempting to persuade the other, rather we are attempting to better understand one another by letting curiosity and empathy lead the conversation.
I won't spoil anything...2021-01-1052 min
Lets Have This ConversationCourageous Conversations with Jonathan MahanAre you someone who struggles with having in-depth and revealing conversations about: race, religion, politics, and societal issues in general? If you answered yes, then you should spend some time with Jonathan Mahan. He is the host of Courageous Conversations. A podcast where, he engages in these difficult conversations on LinkedIn Live. He also has three fundamental principles which he lives his life by and hopes to accomplish before he dies. He joins me this week to tell me more. Â You can follow Jonathan on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtmahan/2020-12-1931 min
Courageous ConversationsA liberal and a conservative talk about TrumpThis was a very difficult conversation between Jonathan Mahan and Jeremy Notchick since they have very different views about Trump and it was recorded the week after the election. This is a conversation where both parties are focused on understanding, not convincing, each other.
As a nation our inability/ unwillingness to engage in difficult conversations is standing in the way of growth and progress. This video is for liberals and conservatives alike and will be great for you to watch if you:
A.) Want to get better at engaging in courageous conversations with...2020-11-211h 12
Ingari Video Confidence40. How to sound relaxed and natural on camera: Interview w/ James SchraderJames is a professional actor and stand up comic who you will recognize from his work in Dr Squatch and William Painter ads. In this interview he shares with us how the techniques he uses as an actor and as a stand up comic can help business people in their video messages, Zoom calls, and even cold calls.
Youâll learn techniques for managing nervousness, making your pitch sound fresh even when itâs the 100th time youâve said it, and how a good presentation (like a good stand up routine) can be a form of hypnos...2020-11-1552 min
Ingari Video Confidence39. Vulnerability in our professional lives: Interview w/ Kehsi Iman WilsonHow vulnerable should we be in our professional relationships? and why is vulnerability even brought up in a professional context? What are the pros and cons of being vulnerable at work? These are just some of the questions that Kehsi Iman and I talk through in this week's episode.
Definitely give this a listen if you've been struggling to know when, where, how, and how much vulnerability to bring into your work relationships with bosses, colleagues, or customers.
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Ingari Video Confidence38. Mind Hacking Confidence: Interview with Sean WebbSean wrote the book "Mind Hacking Happiness" and in this interview applies many of those same concepts to the task of gaining confidence on camera. He is a fascinating person to talk to because he can help us understand our minds in a way that allows us to control (hack) them to achieve truly amazing outcomes!
These techniques have been used by people to overcome PTSD, cure their own addictions, and end depression. In this episode you'll get to hear how to use them to work through your discomfort on camera.
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Ingari Video Confidence37. Understanding the psychology of being on camera: Interview w/ Ethan BeuteMost people feel uncomfortable being on camera, and most can't really explain why beyond a generic "I just don't like being on camera" or maybe "I don't like the way I look and sound". Like most things though, better understanding of what's going on can allow you to more effectively manage and work through it.
Ethan has spent the last 6 years working with people who are starting to use video in their email communication and has come to understand a lot of what is going on "under the hood" when people start using video. In this interview...2020-11-0133 min
Ingari Video Confidence36. Unpacking Impostor Syndrome: Interview with Valerie YoungWhen you believe you donât deserve your success and when you feel like youâve spent your whole career putting on an act to keep everyone fooled into believing youâre capable and competent the idea of using video can be terrifying. It exposes the âreal youâ to the world in a way that you will be uncomfortable with.
For todayâs conversation I brought on internationally recognized expert and best selling author Valerie Young to discuss impostor syndrome. We talk about things like where it comes from, how to train yourself to think like a non-impostor...2020-10-1734 min
Ingari Video Confidence35. Appreciating the body you have: Interview with Natascha HardeeMost of us are either yearning for the body we had in the past or one we want to have in the future, rarely are we content with the body we have now and that is often a major source of discomfort on camera.
Natascha is both a physical trainer and a life coach who helps women over 50 reclaim their sexiness and live passionate lives. In this interview we discuss why we care so much about how our body looks, what steps you can take to cultivate a more positive view of yourself, how to use that...2020-10-1135 min
Ingari Video Confidence34. How to grow your confidence: Interview with Madeline McQueenConfidence is not something youâre born with, and youâre not stuck with the level of confidence you have today.
Madeline is an executive coach who specializes in helping people grow their confidence and came on the show today to discuss how to go about growing your confidence over time.
We discuss many topics including overcoming a negative body image, what to do when you feel like you have nothing valuable to say, and how to use the smallest of habits to âhackâ confidence in larger areas of your life.
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Ingari Video Confidence33. Using video to thrive in a bad economy: Interview w/ Jon and AllanAllan used video to increase sales at the company he works for while others in their industry were downsizing. Jon used video to land a better job 1 week after being unexpectedly fired from his last role. All of this in the midst of a pandemic and the worst economy in years.
In this interview youâll hear them talk about what they did with video pre-pandemic that set them up for success, as well as what they started doing recently that led to such great results. Whether youâre a job seeker, responsible for bringing in revenue, or j...2020-10-1135 min
Ingari Video Confidence32. Effective video email marketing: Ingari Video CoachingTom Vick of Dark Horse Marketing recently did an interview with me where I shared with him my best advice on using video effectively in email marketing.
We covered topics such as how to choose relevant and engaging topics, 3 ways to make people glad they opened your email, and what to say in your video to drive more people to respond or take action.
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Ingari Video Confidence31. How using video changes you: Interview with Jessica BullerJessica has been using video in her communication for 3 years now and has seen dramatic changes to her confidence, her ability to communicate clearly, to think on her feet, and has even seen some significant aspects of her personality change for the better as a result of her regular video usage.
Many guests have mentioned how other areas of their lives were changed as a result of getting comfortable on camera but weâve never had a whole episode to dive so deeply into this topic. I realized things during this conversation I hadnât realized even afte...2020-09-1232 min
Ingari Video Confidence30. Inside the mind of someone confident: Interview w/ Precious WilliamsPrecious Williams is a highly successful entrepreneur, coach, and author who recently started using video and had ZERO problems with her confidence and was totally comfortable in front of the camera.
What's interesting though is that Precious used to have a very low view of herself and hated her body. In this interview you'll get to hear what her self talk sounds like now that allows her to be so confident as well as what changes she had to make in her life to get to the place of confidence that she is in now.
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Ingari Video Confidence29. How to make great prospecting videos: Ingari Video CoachingElizabeth had dabbled in video emailing before but never felt like she was getting good enough results to justify the amount of time and effort she was putting into creating the videos.
In this coaching session we talked about how to harness her perfectionism and have it help her create better videos simply by redefining what a âperfectâ video was, youâll hear us talk through choosing a compelling topic her outreach, and youâll even get to watch us create a complete cold email from scratch that sheâll be sending to prospects.
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Ingari Video Confidence28. Increasing play rate on video emails: Ingari Video CoachingMost people who experiment with video in their sales and prospecting efforts have the same problem; "no one is watching my videos!".
While you'll probably never get as many videos played as you'd think you would, there are definitely ways you can improve your email open rate, video play rate, and response rate through the way you structure your message.
That's what you'll learn by listening in on this real life coaching session.2020-09-0528 min
Ingari Video Confidence27. Creating quality video content on a budget: Interview w/ Manuj AggarwalMany people want to start using video more often but feel like they donât have the budget necessary to get a good recording setup so they end up not using video at all. If youâve ever felt held back by a lack of equipment then this episode if for you!
Manuj is the host of the popular Bootstrapping Your Dreams podcast and has spent most of his career figuring out how to grow a business on a shoestring budget. In this episode he shares how to get a good low cost recording setup (including camera, micr...2020-08-0833 min
Ingari Video Confidence26. Cold prospecting with video: Interview with Jason BayMany people these days are realizing the power video has to help their sales efforts. However, many are also realizing that cold prospecting with video isn't as easy as they thought it would be.
Jason is a true genius in the world of prospecting and runs a training organization called Blissful Prospecting and in this interview you'll get to hear his best tips for leveraging video effectively in your cold selling process.
I have used his techniques and can personally attest to their effectiveness!2020-08-0132 min
Ingari Video Confidence25. Getting your Youtube channel started: Interview with Karin Carr3 Years ago Karin was just starting over with her business in a new state and decided she would give Youtube a try as a way to generate leads. Today she runs a hugely successful real estate business, has a coaching program that has trained hundreds of people, and has spoken on many national stages.
In this interview you'll learn about her 7 step process for getting your Youtube channel started including using keyword research tools to plan your videos, setting up channel art, and the time management needed to stay consistent. You'll also get to hear a few...2020-07-2542 min
Ingari Video Confidence24. Overcoming a speech impediment: Interview with Debbie JollieDebbie struggled with a bad stutter in her speech from a young age and was repeatedly told all the things she couldnât do because of it. However, through years of dedication and practice in the form of acting, public speaking, and of course video content creation she has gained control over her voice.
In this interview youâll hear about the mindset required to work through such a significant obstacle, her strategies for not losing focus of her message while focused on controlling her stutter, and the benefits video has brought to both her business and her...2020-07-1832 min
Ingari Video Confidence23. How to get more video views: Interview with Harrison KellyâIf you build it they will comeâ may work in Field of Dreams but itâs a crappy content strategy. To get your content viewed on Youtube, ranking in Google, and engaged with on social media your strategy needs to factor in how to various ranking algorithms of the internet function and craft your content accordingly.
Harrison has made a career of SEO and content strategy and in this interview shares with us which keyword research tool he uses, how to create content for topics before theyâre trending, how to boost engagement on social media, and how to g...2020-07-1335 min
Ingari Video Confidence22. Developing your voice for video: Interview with John ScottWatching one of your videos and realizing you hate the way you sound is a very common experience for someone getting started with video content. Until recently I thought there was nothing you could do to alter your voice, but after talking with John Scott, a vocal coach who's worked with singers and public speakers for years I now know that you can adjust and control your voice.
In this interview you'll learn how to get the right mindset, manage your nervousness, warm up your voice before a video, and even change aspects of your voice (including...2020-07-1337 min
Ingari Video Confidence21. What holds women back: Interview with Elyse and CynthiaCynthia Barnes helps women sales professionals get to the top 1% in their field, Elyse Archer works with people to help them grow their brand and gain confidence on camera. In this conversation they discuss what barriers theyâve seen hold back the women they work with from confidently showing up on camera and growing their brand through video. Youâll hear them cover topics like not feeling that what you have to say is important enough, how to make boldness a daily habit, how to work through body image issues, and the ways our vulnerability helps people connect with us.2020-07-1232 min
Ingari Video Confidence20. Getting started with video editing: Interview with Lee BradshawLee runs the Simple Video School and came on the show today to talk to us about getting started with video editing. He shares some basic editing tools both for desktop and mobile, where to go to learn editing skills, where to go to hire out good editing help, and what things are worth taking the time to edit and what things really arenât. This interview will be perfect for you if youâre new to the world of editing and donât know where to start or even if youâve done some editing but donât feel confi...2020-07-1233 min
Ingari Video Confidence19. Emotional intelligence skills needed for video: Interview with Teresa QuinlanWorking through your discomfort on camera (or doing anything bold, ambitious, and scary for that matter) requires you to develop some strong emotional intelligence skills. Teresa is a professional âEQâ coach, trainer, and speaker who reviews 4 EQ skills that are key to gaining confidence on camera including; Emotional self awareness, reality testing, problem solving, and self regard.
This is the first interview Iâve allowed to go over 40 minutes and every minute of it is rich with valuable information that will help you work through your fears, understand yourself better, and live a more emotionally balanced life.2020-07-1244 min
Ingari Video Confidence18. Boldly living outside the role you're expected to play: Interview with Dame StirlingThereâs a role people expect us to play in life and oftentimes peopleâs view of us isnât flexible enough to allow us to act outside of that role. In fact, sometimes our own view of ourselves isnât flexible enough to allow us to do radically new things either. Perhaps no one knows this better than Dame Stirling who has had to make many changes in her life that have required the world to change its view of her, and for her own view of herself to expand also.
In this interview we talk about ho...2020-07-0433 min
Ingari Video Confidence17. Mastering the visual elements of video: Interview with Marlana SemenzaMarlana is a professional photographer and visual strategist who came on the show to talk to us about how to make your videos look as visually appealing as possible. We cover the basics of lighting, angles, and background as well as more advanced material like choosing locations that capture the essence of your brand and how to navigate the âpolish vs authenticity continuumâ in your video content strategy. If you want to get the best look for your videos I recommend you check out this episode.2020-05-2533 min
Ingari Video Confidence16. Overcoming years of hesitation: Interview with Miguel OlaveMiguel has been passionate about spreading awareness of and starting conversations around mental health since 2010, but he only started actually sharing anything publicly in 2017, and only started doing it consistently in 2019. In this interview we discuss what held him back for so many years, how he eventually worked up the courage to start sharing, and what his life has been like since he finally took action.
At the end youâll also get to hear Miguelâs views on what it will take to see improved mental health as a whole society, what schools could be doing diff...2020-05-2436 min
Ingari Video Confidence15. How to be Captivating on Camera: Interview with Vanessa Van EdwardsVanessa is the best seller author of the book Captivate, runs an organization called Science of People, and has taught hundreds of students in her People School. In this interview she shared with us what her years of research have taught us about how to make strong positive impressions in our video content.
You'll learn how to conduct yourself in your videos so that you come across as more competent, more likable, more trustworthy, more interesting, and less nervous. Never before have I had so much valuable information packed into so short of an interview.
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Ingari Video Confidence14. Youtubing in your 50âs: Interview with Diane CohnDiane opens up in this interview about her experiences being a Youtuber in her 50âs. We discuss why she got started, what resistance she faced in the early days, how sheâs managed to stay consistent over the last two years, as well as her continued struggle to find the purpose for her channel and stick with it.
You can find Diane's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6qwfDbMS3UMouq2HhyZn-Q
and her Facebook group for older Youtubers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/olderyoutubers/2020-05-1732 min
Ingari Video Confidence13. Building a brand on Linkedin: Joint Interview w Shanee and CourtneyCourtney Harring and Shanee Moret are both women of color who decided to start their own business a little over a year ago. They used Linkedin video content as a major part of how they grew their audience and their business during that time. In this interview we discuss what drew them to entrepreneurship, how they used the doubters to motivate them, and even some of the unique challenges faced by black and latina women who are business owners and content creators.2020-05-1736 min
Ingari Video Confidence12.The connection between Generosity and Courage: Interview with April ShprintzApril is the creator of The Generosity Culture and an expert in how leaders can strategically incorporate more generosity into their organizations. In this interview we discuss how focusing on generosity can help us be bolder and do many of the things that intimidate us (including working through the discomfort of being on camera). We also get into a lot of the mindset changes that you can make to live a more generous life and what growth you can see as a result of it.
You can connect with April on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2020-05-1731 min
Ingari Video Confidence11. Screw Being Shy: Interview with Mark Metry4 years ago Mark had crippling social anxiety, was suicidal, and never left his dorm room. Today he is a paid speaker, hosts one of the worldâs top 100 podcasts (Humans 2.0), is a best selling author, runs his own company, and is only 22 years old. In this interview we discuss his journey and how he worked through his social anxiety to become the person he is today.
What I found surprising and refreshing about this conversation is that his advice went so far beyond the typical âpositive self talk and daily affirmationsâ style advice that is usually given on the...2020-05-0336 min
Ingari Video Confidence10. From Newbie to Video Influencer in 1 year: Interview w/ Alan ChristianIn January of 2019 Alan knew he needed to do video but was hesitating. He wanted to make sure he had the right equipment, the right recording location, the right editing tools, etc. Fast forward to Dec 2019 and he is being recognized as one of the top 5 Mortgage Video Influencers across all of the US and Canada for 2019.
In this interview we discuss how he got himself to break past his hesitation and âjust do it!â, what mindset changes heâs gone through on his road to becoming a top influencer, as well as what he still struggles with i...2020-05-0223 min
Ingari Video Confidence9. Body image issues as a performing musician: Interview with Jennifer ThomasYouâd think being an immensely talented and highly successful musician would somehow exempt you from the common insecurities about your body that plague the rest of us, but that is not the case. Jennifer has struggled with a negative body image for her entire career which has made getting on stage for performances and getting in front of the camera for music videos very difficult for her.
In this interview youâll get to hear us discuss the effect her pregnancy weight gain had on her performances, why some days she almost wishes she had played the...2020-04-2730 min
Ingari Video Confidence8. Silence the Negative Self Talk: Interview with Rob GintnerRob is a perfectionist and an over-thinker. This made it very difficult for him to start using video in his business, but over the past year heâs found ways to deal with that side of himself and has seen a lot of growth personally and professionally as a result of it.
In this interview youâll hear about his early struggles with video, how videos have helped him show up more authentically in his personal life, and the difficulties of being in a crowded market with others putting out high end videos with high production values that...2020-04-2628 min
Ingari Video Confidence7. Battling Ageism and AnxietyA year ago Jennifer Beitz decided she was going to start her career as a coach. She knew that in order to succeed in that field she needed to increase her visibility by creating more video content. For the last year she has been on a journey of improving her public speaking skills, getting more comfortable talking to a camera, and ultimately breaking out of the trap of constant comparison and ânever enoughâ self talk that had been holding her back her whole life.2020-04-2032 min
Ingari Video Confidence6. Dealing with other people's negativitySue started using video in her real estate business years before it was the norm. She also was one of the first people in her area to use social media actively as a business owner. She even got a lot of crap from her peers for using Facebook Live to launch her own weekly series called "Pinky Knows Naples". In this interview she shares a ton of great advice for how to deal with negativity both from strangers and from those close to you.2020-04-1934 min
Ingari Video Confidence5. The future of video in business:Allan and I cover a ton of ground in this conversation ranging from how he uses video in the world of manufacturing, to the future of video in business communication, to how he deals with his insecurities about his weight when recording.
What makes Allanâs experience different from many other guestsâ is that he has a rock solid sense of self worth which made it easy for him to adopt video despite his insecurities. There's a ton we all can learn from the way Allan approaches video in his business.2020-04-1934 min
Ingari Video Confidence4. Internet haters, an accent, and a low budgetManuj Aggarwal is a highly successful entrepreneur who has been able to use video content to create courses, connect with his audience and grow his brand. In this interview he opens up about his hesitancy to even start using video, how his reliance on a teleprompter held him back, and the personal growth heâs seen from working through his discomfort on video. If youâve struggled with forgetting what you were going to say, not wanting to record videos because of your accent, or being afraid of negative comments from haters online then this will be a great vide...2020-03-2232 min
Ingari Video Confidence3. Perfectionism and feeling "Counterfeit"In this conversation Nidia and I discuss why she started using video in the first place, the feedback that helped her power through her early stages of discomfort on camera, as well as the current struggles she faces with feeling like the person in the video camera isn't the person she wants the world to see her as.2020-03-2228 min
Ingari Video Confidence2. Breaking through all the "should"s.In this interview with Jeremy we talk about some specific ways he used video to get more engagement from prospects and the mindset shift he had to make in order to be more comfortable sending videos out to his leads. We even dive into how his experiences with his videos and his poetry have helped him become more comfortable in other areas of his life showing up as who he really is rather than feeling hemmed in by all the things he "should" be.2020-02-0939 min
Ingari Video Confidence1. Confidence Without Makeup: Rea's 14 day video challengeRea Ross recently challenged herself to doing 14 days worth of live video calls and social media videos all without any makeup on! During that time she learned so much about herself, about the people in her life, and about what it takes to work through fear. This will be an awesome interview to listen to for anyone who has big goals that scare them a little (or you know, a lot!).2020-01-2733 min
Inventive Marketing Club - A Marketing Podcast51: Jonathan Mahan, Video promotion and tips to get comfortable on camera [Something Inventive]Ben talks with Jonathan Mahan from Bombbomb on how video can improve business and gathers some tips on how to get comfortable on camera.
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Show notes: https://ratherinventive.com/blog/51-jonathan-mahan-video-promotion-and-tips-to-get-comfortable-on-camera2020-01-0946 min
The Purpose Driven Executive with Donnie TuttleEpisode 5: Communicating Vision Using Video, with Jonathan Mahan of BombBombGuest: Jonathan Mahan , video communication expert email: jonathan.mahan@bombbomb.com The more calibrated a company is, the more nimble the company is. If you wish to accomplish goals, you must communicate them-every part of them! The WHY, the HOW, the WHEN-that is on your shoulders as the leader! Yet, under communication is rampant in today's corporate environment. Huge numbers of workers report feeling detached from the company vision if there even is one. Leaders of high growth companies feel this the worst. Why? The  1 on 1 communication that brought growth simply is not sca...2019-11-0740 min