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So Lit Song LitAdolphus Hailstork: Songs (ft. Darryl Taylor and Kenneth Overton)Adolphus Hailstork is an active, award-winning composer with a great output of art songs - and he's another name in our growing list of fabulous composers who studied with Nadia Boulanger! His works blend African, American, and European musical traditions in a unique way that is satisfying to both performers and audiences. We also have personal stories about Hailstork today from countertenor Darryl Taylor of the African American Art Song Alliance and baritone Kenneth Overton.The exciting news from the episode intro: you can order Tyson Deaton's new anthology Songs of Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges Vol 3 from C...2025-03-0424 min
I Am DadDarryl C. Green on Forgiveness, Healing, and Fatherhood: A Path to Reconciliation and ChangeDarryl C. Green is a transformative voice in the realms of healing, reconciliation, and forgiveness. As the President and Principal Consultant of Deep Forgiveness, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring families and empowering disenfranchised communities, Green combines his profound personal experiences with professional expertise to create meaningful change.
His journey, inspired by the tragic loss of his brother, has made him a sought-after speaker, author, and motivator, touching lives across the United States and beyond. With advanced degrees in Criminal Justice and Social Work, Green is also a dedicated educator, shaping the next generation of changemakers as a...2025-02-021h 02I Am DadDarryl C. Green on Forgiveness, Healing, and Fatherhood: A Path to Reconciliation and ChangeDarryl C. Green is a transformative voice in the realms of healing, reconciliation, and forgiveness. As the President and Principal Consultant of Deep Forgiveness, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring families and empowering disenfranchised communities, Green combines his profound personal experiences with professional expertise to create meaningful change.
His journey, inspired by the tragic loss of his brother, has made him a sought-after speaker, author, and motivator, touching lives across the United States and beyond. With advanced degrees in Criminal Justice and Social Work, Green is also a dedicated educator, shaping the next generation of changemakers as a...2025-02-021h 02
mr.K & radioShirley present11:02:2013 ::: radioShirley presents 'Sonny & Shirl sing a Duet for You!'Greetings radioShirleyphiles and welcome to 40 minutes or so of double trouble!
Settle back for 45 minutes of low-fi lovliness as yours truly & mr.K, madly and deeply celebrate the power of two with a collection jam packed with other terrific twosomes!
Until next time, take care and play fair!
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Bert and Ernie, Carol Burnett & Julie Andrews, Connie Francis & Hank Williams Jr., Dolly Parton & Porter Wagoner, Earl Scruggs & Lester Flatt, Elvis Presley & Ann Margret, Esther & Abi Ofarim, Ethel Merman & Nelson Eddy, Iggy Pop & Debbie Harry, LGBTQI+, Max...2023-03-3045 min
The Religious Nationalism PodcastAmerican Catholics, culture and politics, with Kenneth L. WoodwardDarryl Hart and Crawford Gribben talk to Kenneth Woodward, religion editor of Newsweek for 38 years, prolific essayist, and author most recently of Getting Religion: Faith, Culture and Politics from the Age of Eisenhower to the Ascent of Trump (second edition, Penguin, 2017).2020-10-1958 min
Download the Popular Authors Audiobooks in Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & MusiciansTen Ways Not to Commit Suicide Audiobook by Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Darrell DawseyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide
Subtitle: A Memoir
Author: Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Darrell Dawsey
Narrator: Darryl "DMC" McDaniels
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-05-16
Publisher: HarperAudio
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes
Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & Musicians
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In this surprising and moving memoir, the legendary rap star and cofounder of Run DMC keeps it a hundred percent, speaking out about his battle with depression and overcoming suicidal thoughts - one of the most devastating yet little...2016-07-055h 20.jpg)
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e Web to Sales and ProfitsSales 2.0: Increasing Cash Flow and ProfitsIs it possible to use the web to increase sales and profits? Kenneth Darryl Brown a B2B sales trainer, executive coach and consultant says, “Yes, absolutely.”
The world has changed. The Internet has changed the way we do business. Consequently, the traditional methods of sales and marketing are inefficient, costly and less effective. Successful business owners are embracing the power of the Internet.
People are always interested in practical ideas on how to use the web for more sales and profits.
This is part three of a series on why business owners should embrace the web.
The “Sales, Web & Profit Evang...2011-06-1100 mine Web to Sales and ProfitseWeb to Sales and Profits First Show!This show is for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to know how to leverage the web and technology to increase sales and profits. Second, we will show how to integrate the Internet and the web into you sales and profit system. Third, we will teach listeners the fundamentals of sales and consultative selling. Fourth, we will spotlight technologies and software that business owners can use to increase their sales and improve profits. Lastly, we will highlight successful entrepreneurs, products and services and companies who are embracing the web, technology and consultative selling! How do you maximize the web to...2010-05-0300 min
E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurHealthcare Challenges and Solutions for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs!So what are the healthcare challenges that business owners face? Are you for the federal government take over or would you want you, your family and doctor to stay in control?
Is it a good idea to own your health insurance policy or depend on your employer? Do we need to change the whole healthcare system or just correct certain parts of the system? What is the real issue here: health insurance or our total health? Should the focus should be on prevention? Why is health insurance so expensive? How can we reduce our cost?
And, what is this about...2009-09-041h 00
E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurCareer Transitions: Interview Thomas Ellsworth, author of The Rat, the Race & the Cage & MORE!Karen Rands, the Compassionate Capitalist will interview two leading experts in the field of helping successful people make career transitions that move them into fields and roles they can love. Whether you or someone you know has had to make a career change out of desire for something different or were forced to make a change as a result of a right-sizing or closing of a company, you will benefit from listening to the insights offered from these two expert guests.
A core topic we will cover is when does it make sense to stop being an employee and to...2009-08-301h 03E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurE3C Connect August 18, 2009!Are you successful entrepreneur searching for more? Do you desire to learn more ideas and strategies to achieve greater profitability? Do you want to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs from other diverse growth-oriented industries? Do you need more referrals? Is it too difficult to attend networking or educational meetings due to your busy schedule?
This program is for entrepreneurs who want to create more referral opportunities for their business and learn more about other business owners in various industries. This forum creates an atmosphere that encourages participants to support each other in their business. It is efficient, productive, cost...2009-08-181h 06E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurIs It Possible to Converge Technology In Business: Conversation with Faisal Hoque of BTMCompassionate Capitalist, Karen Rands, interviews the CEO & Founder, Faisal Hoque, of BTM Corporation. BTM will be presenting at the upcoming NBAI Investor event, so this is a sneak peek of this exciting company.
BTM is forging an entirely new space in the technology sector: Business Technology Convergence & Management. With strong sales, a growing pipeline, and extensive products & IP, this company is one to watch and learn from. Faisal Hogue was recently named one of the top 100 (#55) most influential People in Technology (along with Oracles Larry Ellison, Apple's Steve Jobs, and Microsoft's Steve Balmer. BTM has twice been named one of...2009-08-0730 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurMichael Brouthers, CEO of Embark Healthcare: Empowering Healthcare Choices With Technology!Michael Brouthers, CEO of Embark Healthcare: Empowering Healthcare Choices With Technology!
Karen Rands, the Compassionate Capitalist, interviews CEO Michael Brouthers. His company Embark Healthcare provides a technology-based repository for the collection, distribution, and servicing of its member’s healthcare information and documents. Embark’s mission is to improve the end-of-life process for patients, families, loved ones, and caregivers. Embark’s Advance Directives Clearinghouse (ADC) empowers patients and their loved ones to document their own healthcare choices and to make these decisions available and enforceable wherever and whenever they are needed. We'll explore the value proposition and the business opportunity this compan...2009-07-2740 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurWhat Are The Five Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make in Business?Dr Greg Henley says that knowing the basics is not enough. Successful entrepreneurs recognize that creating a long-term sustainable business requires more than just a good idea. The entrepreneur must make sure that her idea is a good business opportunity, which means that it must create value for the customer and for the entrepreneur. That is, the business must provide benefits for customers so that enough of them will purchase the product/service at a price high enough for the entrepreneur to make a profit. Yet, there are many pitfalls entrepreneurs face even when they know the basics.
Greg Henley...2009-07-1829 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurE3C Connect June 30, 2009!Are you successful entrepreneur searching for more? Do you desire to learn more ideas and strategies to achieve greater profitability? Do you want to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs from other diverse growth-oriented industries? Do you need more referrals? Is it too difficult to attend networking or educational meetings due to your busy schedule?
This program is for entrepreneurs who want to create more referral opportunities for their business and learn more about other business owners in various industries. This forum creates an atmosphere that encourages participants to support each other in their business. It is efficient, productive, cost...2009-07-121h 05E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurDo You Have a Better Idea? Invention Guru Jim DebettaKaren Rands, the Compassionate Capitalist, will interview Jim DeBetta, a leading consumer products business advisor to inventors and entrepreneurs alike. As a highly sought-after coach and mentor for aspiring inventors worldwide, his unique methods and experienced insight is transforming the way people "go to market" with their unique products and services. For nearly twenty years, Jim has successfully launched companies and demystified the process of proven sales and marketing methods to world-renowned retailers while selling millions of dollars of products. www.jimdebetta.com
Check out these investment websites: Karen's Twitter Page @Karen_Rands, www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www...2009-07-051h 14E3C: The Passionate Entrepreneur"Winning with Private Equity" , Author Paul Anthony ThomasKaren Rands, the Compassionate Capitalist, will talk with Paul Anthony Thomas, author of "Winning with Private Equity", as they discuss the "9 Pitfalls of Private Equity". Paul Thomas, a 30 year veteran of private equity and value investing, recounts several of his hard learned lessons in this easy read. Having been mentored by a 50 year veteran of the venture capital and private investing world, Mr. Thomas’ experiences cover a wide variety of topics including: Motivation, Proper Capitalization, The Right Attitude, Hedging and a Workable Exit.
Paul Anthony Thomas: www.winningwithprivateequity.us, www.farpointadvisors.com (websites), www.winningwithprivateequity.wordpress.com (blog) and @pathomas2009 (tw...2009-06-281h 28E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurE3C Connect June 23, 2009!Are you successful entrepreneur searching for more? Do you desire to learn more ideas and strategies to achieve greater profitability? Do you want to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs from other diverse growth-oriented industries? Do you need more referrals? Is it too difficult to attend networking or educational meetings due to your busy schedule?
This program is for entrepreneurs who want to create more referral opportunities for their business and learn more about other business owners in various industries. This forum creates an atmosphere that encourages participants to support each other in their business. It is efficient, productive, cost...2009-06-231h 02E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurCompassionate Capitalist: Investor Event Recap June 10th 2009Karen answers the question: What is a compassionate capitalist?
Karen Rands will interviews the companies and investors that participated in the NBAI angel investor network member meeting June 10th 2009. Hear from the innovative companies that participated speakers, investors and other attendees.
Guests include: Roger Kolasinski www.nuvuetherapeutics.com, Dr Charles Hofer, NuVision Pharmaceuticals, George Love www.ScreenAirLLC.com, Dr Glenna Tyler Educational Enterprises
Listen now! Compassionate Capitalist: Investor Event Recap June 10th 2009
Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org
Listen...2009-06-211h 03E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurE3C Connect June 16, 2009!Are you successful entrepreneur searching for more? Do you desire to learn more ideas and strategies to achieve greater profitability? Do you want to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs from other diverse growth-oriented industries? Do you need more referrals? Is it too difficult to attend networking or educational meetings due to your busy schedule?
This program is for entrepreneurs who want to create more referral opportunities for their business and learn more about other business owners in various industries. This forum creates an atmosphere that encourages participants to support each other in their business. It is efficient, productive, cost...2009-06-181h 08E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurE3C Connect April 15, 2009!Are you successful entrepreneur searching for more? Do you desire to learn more ideas and strategies to achieve greater profitability? Do you want to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs from other diverse growth-oriented industries? Do you need more referrals? Is it too difficult to attend networking or educational meetings due to your busy schedule?
This program is for entrepreneurs who want to create more referral opportunities for their business and learn more about other business owners in various industries. This forum creates an atmosphere that encourages participants to support each other in their business. It is efficient, productive, cost...2009-05-031h 11E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurJohnson Products Company Acquires New Leadership and a New Era!PROCTER & GAMBLE SELLS JOHNSON PRODUCTS COMPANY, LEADER IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN HAIR CARE PRODUCTS, TO NEWLY FORMED INDEPENDENT ENTITY
Revered Company with 50+ Year Legacy Returns to Roots in African-American Community; Enterprise to be Led by Veteran New Management Team – Los Angeles, CA – March 31, 2009
Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) has sold its Johnson Products Company unit, one of the world’s most recognized market leaders in African-American hair care products, to RCJP Acquisition, Inc., a newly formed independent entity comprised of Los Angeles-based private equity firms Rustic Canyon/Fontis Partners, LP and St. Cloud Capital LLC, along with an African-American management team of indust...2009-04-1750 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurE3C Connect April 7, 2009!Are you successful entrepreneur searching for more? Do you desire to learn more ideas and strategies to achieve greater profitability? Do you want to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs from other diverse growth-oriented industries? Do you need more referrals? Is it too difficult to attend networking or educational meetings due to your busy schedule?
This program is for entrepreneurs who want to create more referral opportunities for their business and learn more about other business owners in various industries. This forum creates an atmosphere that encourages participants to support each other in their business.
It is efficient, productive, cost...2009-04-081h 01E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurE3C Connect March 31, 2009Are you successful entrepreneur searching for more? Do you desire to learn more ideas and strategies to achieve greater profitability? Do you want to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs from other diverse growth-oriented industries? Do you need more referrals? Is it too difficult to attend networking or educational meetings due to your busy schedule?
This program is for entrepreneurs who want to create more referral opportunities for their business and learn more about other business owners in various industries. This forum creates an atmosphere that encourages participants to support each other in their business.
It is efficient, productive, cost...2009-04-061h 07E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurIs My Business A Hobby, Job or Profitable Enterprise?The Passionate Entrepreneur ask the question: Is your business a hobby, job or profitable enterprise? Ken reviews the critical areas of a business as it relates to PROFITABILITY! Are you profitable? What is average sale? What is your profit margin? What makes you unique? What is the path to success? What comprehensive systems do you have in place to guarantee your success?
Listen, Learn and Enjoy on how you can improve your profits!
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E3C Links: www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company website) www.twitter.com/KenE3C (Twitter) www.my-business-community.com...2009-03-2014 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurNuVue Therapeutics and Share Comm: Making a Positive Impact on the EconomyThis episode will highlight entrepreneurs that will change how business gets done in this new economy as they participate in the SE Private Equity Conference on April 14 & 15
Roger Kolasinski, NuVue Therapeutics, Inc. (NVT) is a privately held, biotechnology-driven, medical device company that has developed, and brings to market, a totally new and innovative image-guided, site-specific, drug and cryothermally mediated, regimen of cancer therapy for soft tissue tumors. www.nuvuetherapeutics.com
Brian Horton, Share Comm A full suite of communication products for less than the cost of one. LocFax paperless fax, ReadyCall conference calling, MeetingNow web conferencing and more for only $15.95...2009-03-1539 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurWho Is Kenneth Darryl Brown, Sales and Profit Evangelist?Paul Lawrence Vann Host of The Wealthy Speaker Show (www.paullawrencevann.com & www.blogtalkradio.com/paullawrencevann) interviews Ken on his talk show. Who Is Kenneth Darryl Brown, Sales and Profit Evangelist? Ken shares why he is committed to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs. Are you ready to learn how to increase your sales and profitability? Kenneth Brown shares a behind the scenes look at what it takes to incorporate technology to increase your sales and generate more revenue. As CEO of E3C, Kenneth decided a long time ago that combining networking and business results in a winning formula...2009-03-151h 00E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurAngel Investing: Why Does It Cost Money To Raise Money?The Passionate Entrepreneur speaks with Karen Rands of Kugarand Holdings LLC. and she shares her insights about Angel Investing. She addresses some common misconceptions that entrepreneurs have about raising money.
Karen answers some tough questions about the process of raising capital. She offers advice that is informative, thoughtful and practical. Karen has raised millions of dollars for entrepreneurs! When Karen speaks, people listen to what she has to say about raising money!
Launch Funding Network and The Network for Business Angels and Investors are successfully bringing entrepreneurs and investors together! Listen and find out what it takes to raise the...2009-03-0929 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurMost Profitable Businesses: What Business Are You In?The Passionate Entrepreneur reveals the most profitable business in America! Maureen Farrell wrote an article in Forbes.com about the most and least profitable businesses in America. Are you in the most profitable industry or the least? Do you want to start a business and looking for the best opportunity? Are you transitioning from corporate America and want to embrace entrepreneurship? Are you an early retiree who wants to become a business owner and looking for direction? As an entrepreneur, are you looking for the best companies to do business? This business podcast is for you!
Also, Dr. Robert Joseph...2009-03-0847 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurSeven Success Steps for Promoting Your Business!Raleigh R. Pinskey, President and Founder of Raleigh Communications, specializes in helping business people to create wealth and success thru publicity and communications.
Raleigh’s client history includes Sting, Paul McCartney, KISS, Blondie, Herbie Mann, the $5000 Marilyn Monroe Doll, TrimSpa, Callanetics, QLINK and a Great Snake Named Jake! Check out Raleigh's website: www.promoteyourself.com
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E3C Links: www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company website) www.twitter.com/KenE3C (Twitter) www.my-business-community.com (community website) www.E3C.typepad.com (Blog) www.E3...2009-03-0832 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurTop 10 Secrets a Small Business Needs to Succeed!What are the top ten secrets that small business owners need to succeed? Jim Tracy reviews his top ten secrets and reveals his insights. Jim Tracy is a Man with a Mission! Jim Tracy is the President and Founder of ABC, which was established in 2006. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago (1987), Jim served as senior vice president of National Translink Corporation and over a span of 10 years worked with thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to grow their businesses and reach more customers.
Over the years Jim had witnessed countless small businesses going out of business as a...2009-03-0834 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurSoutheast Private Equity Conference is Back for 2nd Year!Based on the terrific success of the inaugural SPEC, (SouthEast Private Equity Conference) in April 2008, we will take SPEC 2009 to new heights. There are so many things that are unique about this private equity conference scheduled for April 14th and 15th in Atlanta GA, you need to tune in to hear how we will make SPEC 2009 even better than its inaugural year. www.seprivateequity.org
Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org
Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Share with a Business Associate!2009-03-0730 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurIs there Venture Capital and Angel Investor Money Out There?Building off of the recent blog post: Is there Venture Capital and Angel Investor Money Out There? on http://www.entrepreneurblogspace.com YES! But to find it entrepreneurs need to participate in venture conferences.
This show will discuss how to stand out in a crowd of other companies and get your story heard when you have a limited time frame to pitch. Event showcased is the SE Private Equity Conference
Check out these investment websites: www.sePrivateEquity.org www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org
Listen, Learn, Enjoy...2009-03-071h 00E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurWhat Is Your Best Sales Tip?What is the best sales tip or advice that you ever heard? Join us and share your sales tip with our listeners! Sales is the most important skill that you must have in your business! If you can't sell your idea, product or services, then you don't have a business! Somebody has to sell something to somebody! Become a sales expert!
Call-in Guests include: Sherry Heyl www.empoweringconcepts.net Chuck Carey Compendian www.compendian.com Mike Silverman www.silverwebsolutions.com Bryan Stone www.recoaches.com Hugh Massie www.dnaBehavior.com Vaughn McIntyre www.vaughnmcintyre.com Alex Wood www.smbc.tv...2009-03-071h 00E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurDivas Doing Business!Monique Hayward has a few secrets to share and she has just written a new book --- Divas Doing Business: What the Guidebooks Don't Tell You About Being a Woman Entrepreneur (http://moniquehayward.com/books.aspx).
This book arms current and aspiring women entrepreneurs with the tools and firepower to tackle the unique situations that will test their resolve, strength, and spirit as they start and manage businesses. Listen to what Monique has to say! Ken talks with Monique Hayward www.moniquehayward.com
Please use this link to buy Monique's Book:
http://www.amazon.com/Divas-Doing-Business-Guidebooks-Entrepreneur/dp/0615268730/ref
Kenneth Brown...2009-02-2746 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurTen Ways that Entrepreneurs Reveal they are Amateurs!SPEC Talk Radio brings together the entrepreneur and investor community to learn about how to create wealth through investment in high growth private opportunities.
Karen Rands interviews Jessia Mah. Jessica Mah is an up and coming young entrepreneur that has only recently made the Inc Magazine's list for college entrepreneurs to watch. Jessica Mah, will surely be a highlight and interesting to listen to as she shares her experience as a successful entrepreneur since her first business at 13 to her current role as a leader and influencer among young entrepreneurs.
Jessica and Karen met on Twitter after Karen received a...2009-02-201h 07E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurBill Strickland: A Poverty Antidote Goes GlobalBill Strickland: A Poverty Antidote Goes Global. Strickland's recently published memoir, Make the Impossible Possible, describes his life and his basic recipe to enable success: a mix of high standards, the opportunity to develop unexplored talents and the message that no matter how difficult the circumstances, everyone has the potential to live a rich, satisfying life. Strickland's world-class arts centers and high-level job-training programs have changed the lives of thousands of disadvantaged urban teens, displaced steelworkers and struggling welfare mothers. Now he hopes to foster similar programs around the world. www.manchesterbidwell.org2009-02-151h 05E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurIs This a Good Time To Invest or Seek Venture Capital?SPEC Talk Radio brings together the entrepreneur and investor community to learn about how to create wealth through investment in high growth private opportunities.
Is this a good time to invest or seek venture capital? Karen Rands shares her insights and opinion.
From technology to consumer products, there are ways to beat market returns with private equity investments.
Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org
Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Share with a Business Associate!
Bumper Music by Bryan Hunley of New Whyne Music2009-02-0924 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurSPEC Talk Radio - Leading Edge Companies Path to Success!SPEC Talk Radio brings together the entrepreneur and investor community to learn about how to create wealth through investment in high growth private opportunities such as the companies that will be interviewed in this segment before the present at the NBAI Investor Forum on 2/11. Angel Investors tune in to hear about the next great market innovators. From technology to consumer products, there are ways to beat market returns with private equity investment.
Karen Rands interviews Steve Andon with One Pak (www.onepak.com) and Peggy Fisher with Tire Stamp (www.tirestamp.com)
Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com...2009-02-091h 05E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurSPEC Talk Radio - Preparing Your Business to Sell or Attract Private EquitySPEC Talk Radio with host Karen Rands will talk with experts about preparing your business to sell for Millions or attract Millions from a private equity fund in this economic market. Special Guests will be Roy Strauss of Strauss Consulting www.scg4u.com, Ed Fisher of SouthPoint Ventures www.southpointeventures.com, and Woodson Woods of Woods Business Group www.woodsbusinessgroup.com.
Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org
Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Share with a Business Associate!
Bumper Music by Bryan Hunley...2009-01-261h 00E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurSPEC Talk Radio - Highlights from January NBAI Event!SPEC Talk Radio, SE Private Equity Community Radio with Host Karen Rands, will hear from entrepreneurs and investors that attended the First NBAI Investor Forum for January 2009. These guests entrepreneurs are offering some exciting products and services for angel investors in this tenuous economy!
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Chris Moreau Kiz Toys www.kiztoys.com Cameron Cress and Joseph Nemchik Play Golf Planet www.playgolfplanet.com Sandra and Delores McAdams Incredible Manicure Hand www.incrediblemanicurehand.com Carl Lane International Acquisition Investment Holdings, Rodger Rees Advanced Aero www.advancedaero.net, Jon Drabenstott Capital Strategies Group, LLC www.capitalstrategiesgroup.com,
Check out these investment...2009-01-181h 02E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurSmall Business is Big Business , Why Can't We Celebrate Entrepreneurship?Small business is big business! Why can't we celebrate and support small business and entrepreneurship? Small business and entrepreneurs can have a major impact on individuals, families and their communities. Strong small businesses help support our neighborhoods and communities. We will talk with Adrie Reinders (www.ohmbusinessdevelopment.com) (www.adriereinders.com) who is Founder of E-Factor (www.efactor.com), a business community network about how we can support small business. What can you do? What can your community do? What can government do? What are the best solutions for building stronger businesses?
Kenneth Brown (Chief Profitability Officer - Sales & Profit...2009-01-0450 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurLessons for Entrepreneurs: Adventures in Social and New Media!There is such a buzz about being "on Facebook", or do you 'Twitter'?! Can these platforms, assist a business owner, investor, or business advisor to actually help achieve business objectives...whether that be directly in your business or indirectly in a business you are working with?
The jury is still out on the effective use of blogs to increase revenues even though the blog world grows at an alarming rate every day! But with MILLIONS using social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, and Ning, there must be a way to make them pay, and not just be a...2008-12-231h 28E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurHow Will You Increase Sales in 2009?John's Creek Chamber of Commerce interviews Kenneth Darryl Brown who is President and CEO of E3 Capital Resources, LLC (E3C), a sales, profit and business development company that specializes in business success systems, leadership, sales, communication and technology.
Ken reviews his new Sales Poll: How Will You Increase Sales in 2009. The results are surprising. He shares his analysis and insights.
Since March 2006, over 1,850 people have participated in the company’s online business coaching and networking sessions. Last year, E3C has connected over 500 businesses! Year to date, E3C has matched 600 entrepreneurs! E3C has clients in Georgia, Arizona, Ne...2008-12-1615 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurAngel Investing: FOOL's GOLD, Interview with Author Scott ShaneDuring this special edition of SPEC Talk Radio, we will talk with Author Scott A. Shane. Following on the release of his critically acclaimed book, The Entrepreneur Myth that dispels popular illusions about startups, Mr. Shane had tackled and exposed the myths about Angel Investing. Fool's Gold?: The Truth Behind Angel Investing in America, takes a no-nonsense look at how Business Angel Investors approach early stage investment and the impact it has on the growth of early stage companies.
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Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld...2008-12-151h 11E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurWhat Business Are You In?What business are YOU in? What is more important: your expertise or your sales skills?
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E3C Links:
www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company website)
www.twitter.com/KenE3C (Twitter)
www.my-business-community.com (community website)
www.E3C.typepad.com (Blog)
www.E3C.podOmatic.com (podcast) www.E3CPassionateEntrepreneur.pbwiki.com (wiki) www.mybusinesscommunity.ning.com (business social network)
Is Your Business A Hobby, Job or Profitable Enterprise? Take the Quiz and Discover For Yourself! Click on this link: www.my-business-community...2008-11-2305 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurBuilding a Global Company: Conversation with Mitch Free of MFG.comMitch Free has spent most of his career solving problems, eliminating inefficiency and not listening to conventional thinking. Mitch founded and now serves as the President and CEO of MFG.com.
Through his vision, creativity and persistence, Mitch has grown MFG.com to a company that has become the platform by which the world's manufacturing economy does business. Mitch is responsible for leading the strategic direction of the company and overseeing the overall management of MFG.com. Under his leadership, the company has experienced a tremendous amount of growth globally in a market segment he is continuing to help define...2008-11-2329 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurWhat Your Entrepreneurial DNA?What is your entrepreneurial dna? What are your strengths and talents and how can you focus them to build your business? Hugh Massie shares his insights. www.businessdnaresources.com2008-11-0235 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurHow Will Today’s Economic Times Impact Angel Investing?How will today's challenges in the economy impact angel investing? How do you feel? Are you worried? What does Karen Rands think? Listen as she shares her opinion and insights.
To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.
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To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.
Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www...2008-10-1409 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurDiversity International Television NetworkAn interview with Bishop Clarence Harris who is CEO of Diversity International Television Network.
The Diversity International Television Network will be the world's first global and multicultural life-long learning channel that uses all forms of media technology to reach the global masses. Its commitment to counteract dysfunctional and exploitative media through its educational and reconciliation initiatives is unprecedented in Western culture. DITN will bring the best of positive and informative programing to humanity and offers hope to the hopeless making it possible that "No child or adult should be left behind." (www.DITN.com)
Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Share with...2008-10-0732 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurThe Sale is Made on the First Appointment!In consultative selling, the sale is made on the first appointment. This is not an outlandish statement. It is true and it can be done! Perhaps, you will not get the check in hand, but you will be further down the road to “closing the deal” than most sales people.
The definition for consultative sales is a process by which the sales person establishes a relationship with the prospective client and uncovers her goals, needs, issues and challenges first before offering a sales solution.
Ken shares his philosophy about how to conduct a first call appointment.
Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Shar...2008-09-2825 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurMaking The Transition From Fortune 100 to Entrepreneur!How do you make the transition from an executive of a Fortune 50 company and become a successful entrepreneur?
Mylle Mangum did it! She is Chief Executive Officer of IBT. (www.ibtenterprises.com) Her company is the leader in developing retail environments for bank branches, specialty retail and mixed-use concepts. The pioneer of in-store banking, IBT offers domain expertise in a comprehensive range of integrated services, including retail distribution strategy, market research, performance training, design, architecture and construction for in-store, storefront and brick and mortar facilities.
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Bumper music provided by Bryan Hunley...2008-09-2147 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurPassion, The Law of Attraction, Intuition and The Entrepreneur!Deborah Hill, intuitive coach and counselor, speaker and author of Unlimited Life: Limiting Beliefs and Belief Busting Power Truths, will discuss how unconscious limiting beliefs lead to negative thoughts during a waning economy and while expanding a business. These belief-based, negative thoughts and worries become self-fulfilling prophecies. With gas and grocery prices soaring, there is no doubt that these are challenging times. However, Deborah can show you how to reframe your beliefs so that you can use these trials as a catalyst for positive change and growth. (www.YourIntuitiveLife.com)
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www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company website)
www.twitter.com/KenE3...2008-09-0653 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurCreate Your Web Presence With InBound Marketing!The world has changed. How we communicate is changing. The old traditional methods: cold calling, direct mail marketing, advertising and trade shows are less effective today.
Cutting edge companies are adapting! Are you? The key to success is to attract prospective buyers and not try to sell them! New methods like blogs, podcasts, webinars, news releases, articles, and social networking are the answer!
Mike Volpe of HubSpot (www.hubspot.com) talks how entrepreneurs can embrace this new technology!
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...2008-09-0152 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurE3C Launches Online Coaching and Peer Advisory Service for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs!Looking for new ideas and strategies? Need a second opinion? Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Here is a new opportunity for you!
Host Elizabeth Atkins -- bestselling author, writing coach, journalist and speaker (www.ElizabethAtkins.com) (www.theblissreport.com) invites two accomplished and fascinating business owners to announce a new exciting and unique alliance!
E3C (www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com)is launching an online individual, group coaching and peer advisory service for business owners and passionate entrepreneurs!
All interested companies who join within the next 30 days, will receive a company profit assessment, complete business review...2008-08-2646 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurSeven Ideas To Creatively Promote Your Business!Consumers are bombarded with over 3,000 messages everyday! People are tuning off advertising! So, how do you reach your target market without spending a lot of money? John Gallagher of The Promo Shop shares his ideas and insights. (www.ThePromoShop.com)
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E3C Links:
www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company website)
www.twitter.com/KenE3C (Twitter)
www.my-business-community.com (community website)
www.E3C.typepad.com (Blog)
www.E3C.podOmatic.com (podcast) www.E3CPassionateEntrepreneur.pbwiki.com (wiki) www.mybusinesscommunity.ning.com...2008-08-2240 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurSPEC Talk Radio - Building the Perfect Board To Attract Investors!Board of Advisors and Directors can be critical to the success of a company...in attracting investors and maintaining investor confidence.
Karen Rands interviews experts in this field. Famed Author, Calvin K. Clemons (www.theperfectboard.com and www.clemonsmgmt.com), Industry Expert, Marjorie Singley-Hall (www.aboveboardadvisors.com) and Rona Wells (www.boardddirectorsnetwork.org) And as usual a lively discussion will ensue.
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To get the full list of Free or Near Free resources, go to www.launchfn.com and click on the Information section.
Get your 5 Free Investor Tips Now! Go to...2008-08-111h 02E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurConversation with Multi-Millionaire Mike RobertsMike Roberts shares his insights on business success. Mr Roberts and his brother, Steve own 72 companies and have over 1,000 employees! Their holdings include real estate, communications, hotels, radio stations and power companies.
Mike has a new book, "Action Has No Season" . Mike's business philosophy for the 21st century is simple yet concrete. It is a breakthrough in thinking about how entrepreneurs can control their success or failure.
Michael V. Roberts, a self-made multi-millionaire, is a highly sought after public speaker and lecturer. Among his more acclaimed appearances are: The Harvard Business School AASU, St. Louis University School of Business, Morehouse...2008-08-0930 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurABCs of Corporate Boards!Would you know what to do if you found yourself sitting on a board of directors for the first time? If you’re like many Americans today, this scenario is more likely than you may think.
Once solely considered a tool of the corporate world, boards of directors have infiltrated the life of the average citizen. Each rely on the decision-making prowess of board members to keep them running smoothly.
Association management expert and author Calvin K. Clemons says it is imperative for a new board member to be aware of the mechanics, etiquette and leadership skills that go along wi...2008-08-0145 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurBarack Obama Embraces the Power of the Internet: Sales Lessons for Small Business!The Passionate Entrepreneur Commentary:
The presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee has truly embraced Internet technology! Barack Obama won primaries in Iowa, North Dakota and Montana! His campaign raised over $300 million dollars during the primary Democratic campaign! He defeated well known U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton! By using social media and web 2.0 tools, Barack connected with millions of potential democratic voters and raised millions of dollars. How did he do it? Why was he so successful? How does this relate to you and your business?
Check out Brent Leary's (www.BrentLeary.com) Slide Presentation: www.slideshare.net/bleary/barack-obamas-social-media-lesson-to-small-businesses
Check out Brent...2008-07-2723 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurDo You Have A Cyber Net Kid?Dr Robert Joseph (www.GluLife.com) talks about his new program, CyberNetKids. This innovative program support children learning critical information and media literacy skills for life in the 21st century. CyberNetKids teach kids how to be full participants in the online world through classes on website creation, Internet research and animation programming. CyberNetKids provides students with a safe, online learning environment to practice and refine their new skills. www.cybernetkids.com
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E3C Links:
www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company website)
www.my-business-community...2008-07-2735 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurWhat You Need to Know About Writing and Marketing Your Book!It's a competitive marketplace. Whether you want to sell your books through distributors or the back of the room when you speak!
Why would somebody want to write a book? What are the keys to success? Should you self-publish your book? What is the business side of writing a book?
Elizabeth Atkins is the bestselling author of five novels, including Dark Secret and White Chocolate. She partnered with Billy Dee Williams for Twilight and has ghost written 5 non-fiction books!
She helped write the new book, Click by networking guru George Fraser, and Going Full Circle for quadriplegic record company CEO...2008-07-1940 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurWhat Does It Take to Launch a Billion Dollar Company?Clovis L. Prince is President and CEO of Prince & Associates, diverse conglomerate of companies in the communications, real estate, hospitality and restaurant industries with revenues approaching $1 billion dollars.
Considered one of the pioneers of wireless telecommunications, Prince widened his focus to provide independent communications consultant services throughout the United States and internationally.
The company, now operating in multiple offices across the United States, is rapidly becoming a multi-million dollar operation with major clients such as Bechtel, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint/Nextel, Extended Stay Hotels, Ericsson, Inc., U.S. Cellular, Florida Department of Transportation and others.
As Mr. Prince’s vi...2008-07-1527 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurThe Keys to Attracting and Selecting Star Performers!According to Richard Beatty, author of “Interviewing and Selecting High Performers” he emphasizes how management is presented with few opportunities to exert greater impact on business strategy and organizational results than in the selection of employees.
Jeff Fox, Executive Vice President for Smith James and The Mulling Group shares key tips for attracting and selecting star employees and then being sure that you retain them!
www.smithjames.com www.mulling.com www.acibn.net/ays/jeff-fox
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www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com...2008-07-1431 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurWhat Is Your Brand?What is branding? How does a company discover its “branding magic”? What are the benefits of branding? What are the disadvantages of not branding yourself? If you want to brand, how affordable is it?
Sonya A. Lowery, for over 10 years, has helped to change the way the world views small businesses. Lowery has exposed an overwhelming trend in the small business community.
This award-winning graphic designer has found that entrepreneurs are spending little or no money on branding and it is having a negative effect on their bottom line! Right or wrong, Lowery found that the strength of a business is o...2008-07-0401 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurArt as an Investment: What’s Beauty Got To Do With It?What is art? How do we value art? What are the different types of art? What is investment grade art? Is art an investment? Can it offer an investor, a great return on investment?
Jerry Thomas Jr. is a private art dealer and consultant for original investment quality African and African American art shares his insights. He has been featured in network broadcast television and written media: American Art; The Los Angeles Times; Business Week Magazine and the London Stock Exchange regarding the investment potential of significant African American art. www.jerrythomasarts.com
Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Share with a...2008-07-0345 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurHow Does Your Financial DNA Impact Your Business?Hugh Massie is a Financial Behavior Consultant who provides wealth mentoring and business advisory services to help people balance their life and money through greater human behavioral awareness.
Hugh believes that a individual must have a greater understanding who they are to maximize her potential in life. Hugh is the author of “Financial DNA® – Discovering Your Unique Financial Personality for a Quality Life”
Hugh is the "Chief Thought Officer" and President of Financial DNA Resources which is an international financial behavior consulting business based in Atlanta GA. Since its establishment in 2003 Financial DNA Resources has so far started operations in 8 countri...2008-06-2934 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurHow Does Emotional Wellness Impact Your Business Success?Dr Lawana Gladney discusses emotional wellness and how it impacts your bottom-line!
What is emotional wellness? How does emotional wellness impact your bottom-line? As a CEO or business owner, how do you know when they have a problem? How do you improve emotional wellness in your business?
The goal of Emotional Wellness, Inc., is to work with individuals who want to create balanced and secure lives as well as companies who want to increase productivity by creating motivated and confident employees. Emotional Wellness is the result of deliberate effort put forth to becoming healthy in body, mind, spirit, and emotions.
...2008-06-2625 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurNetWeaving versus Networking: What is the Difference and What are the Benefits of NetWeaving?Bob Littell talks about the concept of netweaving. He shares the positive benefits of applying it to your business! What is NetWeaving? How is it different from networking? How does NetWeaving work? What are the benefits and advantages? What are the positive results of adopting the NetWeaving philosophy? Check out his web site at www.netweaving.com and read his books: The Heart and Art of NetWeaving and Raising Your R&R Factor.
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...2008-06-2441 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurJ. C. Watts Launches The Black News Network!J.C. Watts Jr., is a former Congressman from Oklahoma and the chairman of the J.C. Watts Companies, a multi-industry holding company headquartered in Washington, DC, with operations in Texas, Oklahoma, and South Korea.
Now, he is launching The Black News Network (BTNC)! What is his vision and mission for BTNC? What impact will this have on America? Does the African American community really need its own 24-hour news channel? What is the business opportunity in network news? (www.BTNC.tv)(www.jcwatts.com)
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Bumper music provided by Bryan Hunley...2008-06-1451 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurBootstrapping Ideas for Passionate Entrepreneurs Who Want to Be Profitable, Make and Save Money!Bootstrapping is the ability to run a profitable business by not spending a lot of money! Entrepreneurs will learn some the bootstrapping ideas that will help you make and save money! Callers share their innovative ideas and strategies that have made them successful!
Karen Rands www.launchfn.com, Jeff Brathwaite www.2thenextlevel.com, Joe Turner www.joemturner.com, Chris Kauffman www.chriskauffman.com, George Ishee www.bia-sun.com, David Walker www.handprintgroup.com, Brent Leary www.brentleary.com Alex Wood www.smbc.tv
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Bumper music provided by Bryan Hunley of New...2008-05-301h 08E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurHow to Build a Flourishing Business!Elizabeth Gordon is a pioneer in what has been called the feminine approach to building and running a business. Her distinct and forward-thinking message has enlightened businessmen and women around the world. She is the author of The Chic Entrepreneur: Put Your Business in Higher Heels.
This business strategy book for women introduces Elizabeth’s unique nine-dimension methodology for creating a successful business and teaches how entrepreneurs can supercharge their business growth using their sass and style.
Elizabeth is also the founder and President of Flourishing Business®, a business advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta, that provides strategic business insight to gro...2008-05-1737 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurWhat Does It Take To Become A Millionaire Mom?Joyce Bone has been an active entrepreneur for over a decade. In addition to building a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: ECCO) with annual revenues reaching $125 million! Additionally, she has acquired, managed and or sold millions of dollars in real estate.
Her latest venture, www.MillionaireMoms.com is focused on teaching other entrepreneurial moms how to create a profitable and flexible business while raising their children at the same time! She has been featured in MONEY, Kiplinger's, and $1,000,000 Blueprints magazines, interviewed on CNBC's Squawk Box.
Joyce's other website is www.JoyceBone.com
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...2008-05-1238 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurSecrets That Your Webmaster Will Never Tell You!Jeff Glaze is the President of Most Cool Media, Inc. He has built a marketing and media company that specializes in getting people and businesses noticed! As a web design consultant for more than 12 years, Jeff has worked with Fortune 500 companies to micro business owners to fulfill their Internet and marketing needs. Now Jeff has written "The Ultimate Guide for Website Owners. Listen and discover what webmasters don't want you to know!
Check out Jeff's websites: www.websiteguidebook.com, www.AtlantaEvent.com, www.mostcoolmedia.com and www.nationalassociationofwebsiteowners.org
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Bumper music...2008-05-031h 02E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurSelecting the Right CPA and Trusted Advisor For Your Profitable Business!What is accounting? Why is accounting so important? How do you choose the right CPA for your business? What experience should you look for? What questions should you ask? How do you judge experience, expertise and results?
The Passionate Entrepreneur interviews Andrew Levy, President of Rockridge Financial Services, LLC which provides the comprehensive suite of financial services to small and medium-sized businesses in manufacturing, distribution, service and technology industries.
Andrew’s company website is www.rockridgefinancial.com
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www.Be...2008-04-1828 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurBootstrapping Your Business for Less Than $500!It is possible to start a business for less than $500? Jim Beach says, “Yes, you can!” Mr. Beach started his company, American Computer Experience with just $35 dollars! With no capital infusion, he grew it to $12 million in annual revenue in 2000!
The key to launching a successful business is to increase your cash flow, your profit and your profit margin! To do that , you must control your costs and keep your expenses low! Jim Beach shares his secrets on how to do just that!
What is bootstrapping? How can a company bootstrap? What percent of businesses are bootstrapped? What are the ten...2008-04-1145 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurHow to Harness The Power of Email Marketing for Greater Profits!The Passionate Entrepreneur interviews Pamela Adams of Constant Contact. She explains the basics of what email marketing is, why it works so well, and how to use it in your business planning and strategy to achieve your specific business and sales goals.
Pamela answers the following questions: What is the power of email marketing? Why do email marketing? What are some interesting business facts? How can you integrate social media with email marketing? (Blogs, Social Online Networks & Podcasts) What are the some success stories? What are the best practices for email marketing? How fast can you be up and running?
...2008-04-1151 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurBecome a People Magnet: How to Read Body Language for Profits and Business Success!With the right skills, motivation and a strong desire to succeed, you can accomplish anything! And who better to help you than Body Language and communication expert, Allan Pease!
Allan Pease has been known internationally as ‘Mr. Body Language’ since his definitive book , “How to Become a People Magnet with that title became a multi-million seller and the communication bible for organizations worldwide!
Check out Allan's website: www.peaseinternational.com
His keynote addresses, books, videos and audio programs, TV shows and advice on personal image are sought after by everyone from business executives and Prime Ministers, to TV presenters, Royalty and ro...2008-04-0937 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurWhat Makes Ken a Passionate Entrepreneur!The Passionate Entrepreneur get interviewed by Ted Daywalt of Vet Jobs, the premier job board for military veterans (www.VetJobs.com) on his radio show Career Call ( www.RadioSandySprings.com)! Ken talks about his personal life, military and business experiences, E3C and why he is a Passionate Entrepreneur!
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E3C Links:
www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company website)www.twitter.com/KenE3C (Twitter) www.my-business-community.com (community website)
www.E3C.typepad.com (Blog)
www.E3C.podOmatic.com (podcast)
www.E3CPassionateEntrepreneur.pbwiki.com (wiki) www.mybusinesscommunity.ning.com (business...2008-04-0156 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurAmerican Military Veterans are One of America's Greatest Resources!The Passionate Entrepreneur interviews Ted Daywalt of Vet Jobs, the premier job board for military veterans (www.VetJobs.com), a survivor of the ".com bust", his company has excelled at placing thousands of military veterans in well-paying jobs in great industries!
Learn how Ted started his company and why he is so successful! Ted shares his keys to success! Learn how Ted started his company and why he is so successful! Why is a military veteran, a great asset to business?
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...2008-03-2837 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurThe Secrets of Successful Marketing for Passionate Entrepreneurs!The Passionate Entrepreneur interviews Jimmy Vee and Travis Miller (www.gravitationalmarketing.com) Jimmy Vee and Travis Miller are two successful marketers who are anti-marketing. Working for an Orlando based ad agency, they turned $96 million in ad buys into $ 12 billion in revenue!
They turned a $200 start-up investment into a multi-million dollar empire!
Jimmy Vee and Travis Miller are the co-authors of a new book, Gravitational Marketing: The Science of Attracting Customers. These two leading experts on attracting customers to small business owners, entrepreneur start -ups and sales professionals!
They created the powerful concept of Gravitational Marketing® to show how one can n...2008-03-281h 07E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurThe 13 Principles of Profitability for Entrepreneurs!The Passionate Entrepreneur talks about the principles of profitability? Ken shares what are the principles and how they guide and benefit an entrepreneur. What are the keys to success! Learn what it takes to be successful!
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E3C Links:
www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com.com (company website)
www.twitter.com/KenE3C (Twitter)
www.my-business-community.com (community website)
www.E3C.typepad.com (Blog)
www.E3C.podOmatic.com (podcast)
www.E3CPassionateEntrepreneur.pbwiki.com (wiki) www.mybusinesscommunity.ning.com (business social network)
...2008-03-2321 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurWhy Profitable Businesses Need Public Relations and Technology Expertise?The Passionate Entrepreneur speaks with Jeff Caponigro about how to manage a crisis in business. Why do entrepreneurs need public relations expertise? What are the trends? How has the Internet business and public relations? How do you protect your business from a crisis? Jeff's websites are: www.caponigro.com, www.PRinFlorida.com and http://crisiscounselor.com
Dr Robert Joseph is also on show introducing how to use free open source software that can be used to build a better website! Robert shares how to use to this free software to promote, engage, encourage and build a community! Additionally, the following...2008-03-071h 15E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurHow to Protect Yourself from Scam Investors: What are the Warning Signs?The Passionate Entrepreneur talks with Karen Rands of Kugarand Holdings about investment scams. What are the warning signs? How can you spot a scam artist posing as an investor? What can you do to protect yourself and your business?
Check out Karen's websites:www.seprivateequity.org, www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.getinvestormoney.com
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E3C Links:
www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company website) www.my-business-community.com (community website)
www.E3C.typepad...2008-03-0337 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurBusiness Opportunities in Cape Verde and Africa ... Get There Before It's Too Late!The continent of Africa and Cape Verde are embracing their freedom, independence, entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system! There are great business opportunities!
The Passionate Entrepreneur interviews Mike McNear (www.mcnearinternational.com) and Nelson Gregor of Global Entrepreneurial Endeavors (www.globalee.us), who discuss why Africa and Cape Verde are excellent business opportunities!
Where are the opportunities? What specific industries have the greatest potential? What products and services will bring the best return on investment? Why should we invest in Africa and Cape Verde? As a business owner, how do you select the right strategic partner? How do you do...2008-03-021h 03E3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurDo You Have a Website or Web Presence?The Passionate Entrepreneur interviews Mike Silverman of Silver Web Solutions in Atlanta. (www.silverwebsolutions.com)
You are in business! You got a website! So, what! There are millions of entrepreneurs that have a business and a web site …..just like you! How do you differentiate yourself from the competition?
What is the difference between having a web site or a web presence? What are the first steps to improving your website? How do you design a better website? What can you do to encourage people to come to your website? What is Search Engine Optimization?
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E3...2008-02-2931 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurLeast Profitable Businesses: What Business are you in?The Passionate Entrepreneur and E3C Chief Profit Officer talks about what businesses are the least profitable. Maureen Farrell wrote an article in Forbes.com about the most and least profitable businesses in America. Are you in the most profitable industry or the least? Do you want to start a business and looking for the best opportunity? Are you transitioning from corporate America and want to embrace entrepreneurship? Are you an early retiree who wants to become a business owner and looking for direction? This business podcast is for you!
Ken reveals the ten least profitable businesses and the reasons...2008-02-1520 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurAngel Investor e-Books Available Now!!The Passionate Entrepreneur talks with Karen Rands of Kugarand Holdings LLC. Karen Rands has been working with angel investors since 2001. She began capturing their insights, researching and gathering information regarding angel investing to write a series of books to teach high net-worth individuals how to create wealth through private equity investing. She is the managing director for one of the fastest growing angel investor networks, which has been named most active angel investor group in the Southeast. The 5 book series, "Learn to Be an Angel Investor" has formerly only been available to her network and the members of NBAI (the...2007-12-1114 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurWhat is the Business Formula for Success?The Passionate Entrepreneur asks the question: What is your formula for success? If you had to create a mathematical formula that would show your success, what would it look like? How much money would you like to make this year or next year? Do you know what it will take to be successful? Do you have a plan to get there? How are you going to do it?
Ken reveals three business formulas that everyone should know! Additionally, he introduces the E3C - ROI Business Calculator that everyone can use to predict company profitability!
Just go the the My...2007-10-2111 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurBuying or Selling A Business: What You Should Know!The Passionate Entrepreneur talks with Paula Charles of Abraxas Business Services discusses the important factors to consider when buying or selling a business. Check out her website: www.abraxas.biz
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E3C Links: www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company website) www.twitter.com/KenE3C (Twitter) www.my-business-community.com (community website) www.E3C.typepad.com (Blog) and www.E3C.podOmatic.com (podcast)
www.E3CPassionateEntrepreneur.pbwiki.com (wiki) www.mybusinesscommunity.ning.com (business social network)
Is Your Business A Hobby, Job or Profitable Enterprise?
Take The Quiz and Discover For...2007-09-1616 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurHow to Build a Better Website with Dr Robert JosephThe Passionate Entrepreneur discusses with Dr Robert Joseph on how to build a better own website. What is its purpose? What are trying to do? Who is your customer? How will they use your website? Dr Joseph teaches an online course and shows entrepreneurs how to create a custom tailored website with information, news, contact us, event calendar, survey and poll, contact us pages, photo gallery, blog, members only section and more! To see a demo site go to: http://demo.vizmotion.com
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E3C Links: www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company...2007-07-1413 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurBusiness Process Outsourcing: Is Not Just For Fortune 500 Companies anymore!The Passionate Entrepreneur talks with Bob Barrow of Innovative Corporate Solutions, a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company about how to increase productivity and efficiency by focusing on your core business and outsourcing the rest! Are you spending too much time on the administrative part of the business? Would you like to focus on what you do best? Bob talks about the advantages with a BPO and how it compares to a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Listen, Learn and Enjoy! Check out Bob Barrow's website is: www.ICS-BPO.com website:
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E3...2007-07-0715 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurWhat is your Return On Investment for Your Product or Service?The Passionate Entrepreneur discusses with Glenn Clowney of ROI-Calc the importance of understanding your Return On Investment (ROI). Do you know what the ROI for your product or service? How do you prove your ROI to your clients? How do you communicate your ROI? Your answer could mean the difference between getting the sale and closing deal or leaving empty handed with no sale! Glenn talks about how to use ROI to communicate your value, improve company sales and differentiate your company from the competition! Check out the website: www.ROI-Calc.com
ROI Calc is conducting workshops across the USA...2007-06-0516 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurGoing Digital: How To Build Your Own Website In Only 3 Hours!The Passionate Entrepreneur discusses with Dr Robert Joseph on how to build your own website in three hours with no programming required! Dr Joseph teaches an online course and shows entrepreneurs how to create a custom tailored website with information, news, contact us, event calendar, survey and poll, contact us pages, photo gallery, blog, members only section and more! The next class is scheduled for Sunday, June 3rd from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. To see a demo site go to: http://demo.vizmotion.com
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E3C Links: www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company...2007-05-2818 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurGoing Digital: How To Use Technology To Build Your Business And Make Money!The Passionate Entrepreneur discusses how to use technology to build your business and make greater profits! Ken talks with Grayson Daughters of Way South Media (www.graysondaughters.com). Grayson shares her expertise on what a blog is and how to use a blog to promote your business successfully. Ann Preston and Joey Smith of Freedom Builders (www.FinishStrongNow.com) reveal the secrets of motivation and how to use technology to market your business profitability! From the Ask the Biz Coach mailbox, Ken talks about how to use online presentations to reduce expenses and make money!
Bumper music provided by Bryan...2007-05-2241 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurNetWeaving versus Networking: What is the Difference? What are the Benefits of NetWeaving?The Passionate Entrepreneur takes a look at the concept of NetWeaving and shares the positive benefits of applying it to your business! What is NetWeaving? How is it different from networking? How does NetWeaving work? What are the benefits and advantages? What are the positive results of adopting the NetWeaving philosophy? Bob Littell created the concept of NetWeaving. Check out his web site at www.netweaving.com and read his book: The Heart and Art of NetWeaving.
E3C Links: www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company website) www.twitter.com/KenE3C (Twitter)
www.my-business-community.com (community website) www.E3C.typepad...2007-04-0714 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurAsk The Biz Coach: Do You Have To Spend Money To Make Money?E3C: The Passionate Entrepreneur answers the popular question: Do you have to spend money to make money? Ken analyzes a business owner's common concern: How to spend money to build a successful business? Does advertising really work? Is this the best way to generate more leads? Is this the best way to invest your money? What is a better alternative that is often ignored and more profitable?
E3C Links: www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow (company website)
www.twitter.com/KenE3C (Twitter) www.my-business-community.com (community website) www.E3C.typepad.com (blog) and www.E3C.podOmatic.com (podcast)
www...2007-03-3021 minE3C: The Passionate EntrepreneurE3C: The Passionate Entrepreneur .... First Edition and IntroductionE3C: The Passionate Entrepreneur .... this is an introduction and overview of the new E3C podcast: The Passionate Entrepreneur. Ken explains why he is passionate about entrepreneurship. This program is for business owners and entrepreneurs who are passionate about their business and want to build successful and profitable businesses! E3C stands for Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Evolution, Connect, Collaborate and Create Opportunities for all entrepreneurs! E3C ... Where People, Business and Opportunities Connect!
E3C Links: www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow (company website)
www.twitter.com/KenE3C (Twitter) www.my-business-community.com (community website) www.E3C.typepad.com (blog) and www.E3...2007-03-0327 min