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Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersThe art of standing out in business and discovering your USP: Making Conversations about unique offerings CountGot your unique offering nailed? How important is it for businesses to have a unique selling proposition (USP)? In the world of business, standing out from the competition is crucial. But what truly sets you apart? In the latest episode of the Making Conversations Count podcast, business communication coach and sales trainer Wendy Harris delves into the concept of unique offerings and how they can make all the difference. She's joined by guest David Christian from Clearsight Strategies, and they explore the intricacies of identifying and leveraging your unique selling proposition...
2023-10-2623 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersMaking Conversations about sales process Count! Secrets of a highly effective sales process.Sales process mastery and approaching your outbound correctly Welcome back to another episode of "Making Conversations Count" and in this episode, host Wendy Harris is going solo, bringing you a masterclass in sales process! We're going to learn the importance of having a strategy and approach, and how it can significantly impact your sales. Tools for managing your sales process Wendy runs through the various different tools and platforms for the many tasks involved within the sales process. She talks about content purposing for things like LinkedIn and your email list, and explains...
2023-09-2835 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersMaking Conversations about features and benefits Count - for better sales successOffering the right messaging to our would-be customers In this episode, host Wendy Harris is joined by long time networking pal Jane Pallister. Jane will be sharing her expertise and experiences in sales and marketing and will take us on a journey through her 23 years of business experience, from her early days in radio to her successful career as a sales consultant. "Having that knowledge of the other person, the potential customer, means we can start matching our products and services with their needs. Because everything you do there's one of two things it either...
2023-08-2435 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersMaking Conversations about targeting your ideal clients Count (using niche marketing)Building successful business relationships: the importance of shared values and identifying your niche In this episode, host Wendy Harris is joined by her guest and friend, Jenny Procter of Bondfield Marketing. They discuss the challenges of navigating jargon in the sales and marketing industry, emphasising the importance of leading with shared values and prioritising people in business interactions and the significance of targeting ideal clients and the value of in-person connections. Listen in to learn more about making conversations count and effectively targeting your ideal clients. "But this comes back to, doesn't it, people valuing w...
2023-07-2728 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersMaking Conversations about your business numbers Count! Setting Targets for Profit...How to Use Your Business Numbers to Achieve Success "Do you know your numbers? Do you know what a customer costs? Do you know what it costs to get a customer? Do you know what you make from a customer? What's the end cost? How much new business do you want or need? How much capacity have you got? If you know how much money you need to make and how much it will cost you, you'll also need to know how much time you're going to need to dedicate to that." - Wendy Harris, Making Conversations Count...
2023-06-2913 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersDepression and progression: why the conversation matters!Are you being realistic in your expected results? Are you headed for depression or progression? "I just want to let you know, most likely you will never accomplish what we have in the podcast industry, because we are the 1% of the 1% of the 1% of the 1% of the 1%. " - Kevin Palmieri, Making Conversations Count - March 2023 In an area with expensive internet? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you Let's talk about applying 'next level' thinking to figure out how we can escape depression and enjoy progression! In this podcast episode, Wendy talks to Kev...
2023-03-2346 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersMaster your mindset, go for GOLD and enjoy the rewards of being a writerWe're seriously on brand with this one. It's all about carrying on the conversation... "It can be a bit of a challenge because your whole sense of identity is being challenged, but what you're opening yourself up to is a whole world of possibility that you would otherwise just not have any awareness of... " - Rob Begg, Carrying on the Conversation - December 2022 In an area with expensive internet? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you Mastering the mindset, going for GOLD and revisiting the cuddle monster. Sorry... what? We didn't just want th...
2022-12-2928 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersThe business rules game (and how to win it!)Do you know the business rules game? "There's three parts of every business and if you fail in any one of the three, you're going to be out of business. One of them is the fulfillment part. You have to deliver, produce whatever it is you're selling. And your ability to do that will dictate whether you stay in business. So that's why one of the eight unbreakable rules is your business plan. What is it going to take to attract customers, sell the customers and then provide what...
2022-12-0832 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHave you started getting your outbound done right yet?Carrying On The Conversation about outbound sales calls done correctly that Wendy had with John Barrows Are you struggling to get your outbound sales calls done correctly? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with John Barrows all about getting your outbound calls done. And done right? In this bonus episode, Wendy and Neal discuss takeaways from the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard it, drop everything, and click the episode link above to listen to it, before you listen to th...
2022-11-2409 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersSales calls or just having a cool conversations? Outbound done the right way!During your sales calls, are you giving it the hard sell? Stop! "I hear a lot of sales influencers kind of talking about, oh, just have a conversation and don't use tactic. You don't need to use a tactic. I wish that, Wendy, I could call you and you would just pick up the phone because you figured, oh, who's going to call me today?" John Barrows, Making Conversations Count - November 2022 In an area with expensive internet? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you Here's a written to be read transcript
2022-11-1749 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHow are your live chat conversations going?Carrying On The Conversation about getting attention that Wendy had with Lux Narayan Are you struggling to keep up with the chat in your live streams? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Lux Narayan all about getting on top of the conversations in a live stream! In this bonus episode, Wendy and Neal discuss takeaways from the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard it, drop everything, and click the episode link above to listen to it, before you listen to this bo...
2022-10-3007 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHow are you structuring your live chat? Are you using a name, place, animal or thing?Are you giving your live chat the correct structure? "So our plan is we change these live streams from a current scenario where 95% of the people are ignored to one where 95% of the people will be included. Where if someone has an answer to how are you feeling today? That answer is not going to be lost among 998 other people chatting the same thing." Lux Narayan, Making Conversations Count - October 2022 In an area with expensive internet? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you Here's a written to be read transcript L...
2022-10-2746 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHow's the attention getting...errrr...going?Carrying On The Conversation about getting attention that Wendy had with John Follis So what's your platform? What's your content poison? 10 seconds? 20 seconds?... We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with John Follis all about getting attention for your brand! In this bonus episode, Wendy and Neal discuss takeaways from the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard it, drop everything, and click the episode link above to listen to it, before you listen to this bonus one! "Making Conversations Count" is an...
2022-10-0907 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHow's the family business going? You created one yet?Carrying On The Conversation about creating business opportunities that Wendy had with Jonathan and Renee Have you held a lounge meeting with the kids and brainstormed some business opportunities yet? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Jonathan and Renee and that you've had some inspiration for a new business venture? In this bonus episode, Wendy and Neal discuss takeaways from the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard it, drop everything, and click the episode link above to listen to it, before yo...
2022-10-0207 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHow to start creating business opportunities using your familyThinking of starting a business? Why not drag the family in on it! "He (our son) pivoted out of our business pretty early on, I mean, still helps us, but he quickly found out that he could climb the ranks as far as making money." Jonathan and Renee Harris, Making Conversations Count - September 2022 Sometimes life throws you lemons. But imagine how much easier life could be if you had an entire squad of family members on staff to help you squeeze them?! If you've always thought abo...
2022-09-2945 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leaders(Lower bandwidth) How to start creating business opportunities using your familyThinking of starting a business? Why not drag the family in on it! "He (our son) pivoted out of our business pretty early on, I mean, still helps us, but he quickly found out that he could climb the ranks as far as making money." Jonathan and Renee Harris, Making Conversations Count - September 2022 Sometimes life throws you lemons. But imagine how much easier life could be if you had an entire squad of family members on staff to help you squeeze them?! If you've always thought abo...
2022-09-2945 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersPROMO: Making Conversations about creating business opportunities (with kids) CountOur 102nd episode is bringing something for the family... Jonathan and Renee Harris are teaching us how we can grow a business involving the whole family! Catch the brand new episode on Thursday. Make sure you're following the podcast in your favourite player (we recommend Apple Podcasts ) so you never miss an episode. "Making Conversations Count" is a podcast from Making Conversations Count founder and telemarketing trainer Wendy Harris. Missed our previous episodes? You can catch up with any of the other guests we've been making conversations...
2022-09-2800 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersMaking Conversations Count - celebrating 100+ episodes and a fresh introduction for new listenersWe've been Making Conversations Count for more than 100 episodes Have you gone back and listened to all the actionable 'how to's? We're celebrating more than 100 episodes of this award-nominated podcast. In case you didn't know, the podcast is all about having real honest conversations with business leaders and entrepreneurs. And it's also celebrating the art of effective communication. As a highly experienced telemarketing trainer and outbound sales training coach, Wendy Harris is here for you each week so you can learn the art of effective communication, and leverage the one you've already listened...
2022-09-2701 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersIdentified your wealth management solutions yet? Did you catch episode 101?Carrying On The Conversation about wealth management solutions that Wendy had with Larry Sprung By now, we're hoping you've done your sums and sorted out a meeting with a financial advisor? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Larry Sprung (wealth management expert) and that you've realised it might be time to get planning for that unknown future? In this bonus episode, Wendy and Neal discuss takeaways from the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard it, drop everything, and click the episode l...
2022-09-2505 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersWealth management solutions? More like family solutions!Know someone who needs to get their financial affairs in order? Share this with them. "And the reality is there is no adviser, there's no investment professional out there that has this magic bullet or magic formula that's going to get you significantly greater returns than everybody else over a long period of time." Psst! Prefer to read than listen? Here's the transcript for you. Larry Sprung, Making Conversations Count - September 2022 When it comes to loved ones, they should be treated like family by all Ju...
2022-09-2248 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersLower bandwidth version - Wealth management solutions? More like family solutions!Know someone who needs to get their financial affairs in order? Share this with them. "And the reality is there is no adviser, there's no investment professional out there that has this magic bullet or magic formula that's going to get you significantly greater returns than everybody else over a long period of time." Larry Sprung, Making Conversations Count - September 2022 When it comes to loved ones, they should be treated like family by all Just because you're handling money matters, it doesn't mean your famil...
2022-09-2248 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersPROMO: Making Conversations about wealth management solutions CountAnother actionable pillar episode of Making Conversations Count this week for our 101st full episode. Wendy will be chatting with Larry Sprung all about how to get yourself ready for those later years. This is literally like a free hour consult with one of the world's most respected financial planners. Catch the brand new episode on Thursday. Make sure you're following the podcast in your favourite player (we recommend Apple Podcasts ) so you never miss an episode. "Making Conversations Count" is a podcast from Making Conversations Count founder and...
2022-09-2000 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersControversial! Wendy's favourite three guests so far! Is one of them yours?Carrying On The Conversation about three things that make a business successful that Wendy had with... ummm everyone... Been thinking of starting a business? Wish yours was doing better? You've got everything you need in the latest full episode of "Making Conversations Count" (episode 100) to get the best possible growth in your business. We celebrated episode 100 with a virtual 'masterclass', featuring insights from some of the world's biggest experts. And boy did they share. We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy shared useful c...
2022-09-1806 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersThree things that make a business successful - an hour long masterclassBy the end of this episode, you'll know the three things you need in place for a successful business "There is so much to running a business that it affects us as individuals, that it affects the people that we work with and the people that we live with. And it's those topics that I love to explore because the whole point of the show is to bring stories, conversations and motivational inspiration for you, the listener, so that you are inspired to go and try these things out for yourself.." Wendy Harris, Making Conversations...
2022-09-151h 08
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHave you written the perfect book yet? Oh, you need to listen back to episode 99!Carrying On The Conversation about the perfect book that Wendy had with Mike Capuzzi Get that Word doc started. You've got the perfect book to write We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Mike Capuzzi (expert on shooks) and that you've planned your brilliant book? In this bonus episode, Wendy and Neal discuss takeaways from the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard it, drop everything, and click the episode link above to listen to it, before you listen to this bonus one!
2022-09-1104 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersWriting the perfect book so you can get All Shook Up and become an author!Do you feel that you have the perfect book inside you? Making Conversations about the perfect book Count! "Now, rather than just marketing one book to one kind of target reader, now they have three target readers and it gives them even more opportunity." Mike Capuzzi, Making Conversations Count - (September 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. We're here to get you all shook up! Have you ever thought to yourself that you'd love to get cracking on writing the perfect book to showcase your knowledge and skills...
2022-09-0841 minMaking Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHow's it going, making a real human connection? Have you cut back on the social junk food yet?Carrying On The Conversation about making a real human connection that Wendy had with Simone Heng Ditch that social junk food! We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Simone Heng (expert on human connection) and that you've done your challenges? In this bonus episode, Wendy and Neal discuss takeaways from the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard it, drop everything, and click the episode link above to listen to it, before you listen to this bonus one! "Making Conversations Count" i...
2022-09-0404 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersMaking real human connection and avoiding the digital junk food versionWhat are you doing to make real human connection? Making Conversations about human connection Count! "Digital connection is the junk food version of real connection. So you must have boundaries within yourself that your digital following is not the same as your friends and family.." Simone Heng, Making Conversations Count - (September 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. Avoid digital junk food and make REAL human connections! How much are you doing to proactively maintain the connections in your life? Are you hiding behind your device's...
2022-09-0137 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersDecided how you'll take control of your life yet? Updated your phone unlock screen?Carrying On The Conversation about learning how to take control of your life that Wendy had with Blaine Oelkers Pop that new photograph on your phone's unlock screen and let's get started taking control of your life! We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Blaine Oelkers (mindset master behind Selfluence and friend to Jim Rohn) all about helping you figure out how to take control of your life by taking regular mind showers! In this bonus episode, Wendy and Neal discuss takeaways from the recent...
2022-08-2805 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersDo you know how to take control of your life and throw out the mind trash?What have you done to take control of your life? Making Conversations about taking control Count! "I like to tell people who are stuck with a lot of head trash that the solution to pollution is dilution...." Blaine Oelkers, Making Conversations Count - (August 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. Hey, take a mind shower! Are you looking for a way to take control of your life? Are you struggling with negative thoughts and behaviours that are holding you back? Blaine Oelkers is here...
2022-08-2540 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersBe nice to the crying CEO and have some professional etiquette will ya?!Carrying On The Conversation about professional etiquette that Wendy had with Kristi Spencer Come on now. Straighten your back. It's not polite to slouch. And don't swear!! We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Kristi Spencer (the etiquette consultant) all about ensuring you have professional etiquette in everything you do. In this bonus episode, Wendy and Neal discuss takeaways from the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard it, drop everything, and click the episode link above to listen to it, before you li...
2022-08-2105 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leaders1,2, Tyler's coming for you..r stage fright...Carrying On The Conversation about public speaking that Wendy had with Tyler Foley How do these people (who do public speaking) do it?!! We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Tyler Foley (child actor and author) all about the process of getting prepped and ready for public speaking. In this bonus episode, Wendy and Neal discuss takeaways from all the insight contained within the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard it, drop everything, and click the episode link above to listen to it...
2022-08-1404 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersWhat do Freddy Krueger and public speaking coaches have in common? Sean Tyler Foley talks us through engaging audiencesHow public speaking coaches can change your life! Making Conversations about selling on Amazon Count! "Wendy.. if you were to do your podcast the next time, sitting on your hands and never move, people would be like, what is wrong with this episode? They wouldn't know, right? They couldn't see, but they would feel that it was just a little off...." Tyler Foley, Making Conversations Count - (August 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. Public speaking is one of the most terrifying things you can do... Or so...
2022-08-1151 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersTime to find out first hand how much sellers on Amazon can make?Carrying On The Conversation about selling on Amazon that Wendy had with Lesley Hensell How much money can you actually make selling on Amazon? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Lesley Hensell all about setting yourself up as a seller on Amazon using the FBA reseller process. She gave us a lot of tips, including some of the things we need to be mindful of when it comes to fake reviews. And how you can stand out from the noise, and sell...
2022-08-0704 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersGonna use silence in sales calls as your strategy for growth in your business?Carrying On The Conversation about using silence in sales calls that Wendy had with Catherine Brown The real psychology of selling? Shut up! ;) We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Catherine Brown all about ramping up your success with your sales calls by using silence. She also talked about what she learned from social audio apps like Clubhouse! We discuss our takeaways from all the insight contained within the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard it, drop everything, and click t...
2022-07-3105 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersThe science of silence in sales calls - the real psychology of salesWhile prospecting, are you keeping your silence in sales calls? Making Conversations about silence in sales calls Count! "...my research shows that both business owners as well as the full time sales professionals they hire all, when polled anonymously, all will reveal that they feel that the sales profession is pushy and a little bit embarrassing and they are concerned about how they will be perceived in the sales process..." Catherine Brown, Making Conversations Count - (July 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. The secret of successful selling? Everyone h...
2022-07-2847 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersAre you inspired to find passion and purpose in your life and business and to feel 'enough'?Carrying On The Conversation about finding your passion and purpose that Wendy had with Nicola Buckley How did the pandemic affect you? Do you feel enough? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Nicola Buckley all about finding your passion and purpose. We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard the full episode, drop everything, and click the episode link above to listen to it, before you listen to this bonus one! "Making Conversations Count" is an...
2022-07-2405 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersFinding passion and purpose in business and life?Are you finding passion and purpose in everything you do? Making Conversations about finding passion and purpose Count! "...how do we create time and space for you, given your life. Given your family. Given the role that you have. How do we create time and space for yourself?" Nicola Buckley, Making Conversations Count - (July 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. Leadership. It's a bit like a coat you know... This is one of those real rollercoaster conversations our podcast has become known (and award-nominated 😉) for! Ther...
2022-07-2150 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHave you started working ON your business rather than in it, yet?Carrying On The Conversation about working on your business not in it that Wendy had with Nick Cramp Don't you think your life would be easier if you were able to work on your business rather than in it? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Nick Cramp all about making your business better before bigger. We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. There's no point scaling your business until it's in a position to be scalable! And that's exactly what Nick Cramp helps business owners t...
2022-07-1704 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersAre you working on your business not in it? You might need to make it better before bigger!Are you working on your business not in it? Making Conversations about better before bigger Count! "I think business owners can learn a lot from sport and look at that analogy. If you want to play at the top level, you've got to also give yourself periods to recover, regroup, rethink and all those lovely re prefixes that are really important." Nick Cramp, Making Conversations Count - (July 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. It's one of the most important questions to ask yourself. Are yo...
2022-07-1440 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHave you nailed down your foundations? Have you addressed the 'F' of the 'FTE'?Carrying On The Conversation about your ideal customer profile that Wendy had with Paul and Shreya Do you have the right foundations in your business? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Paul and Shreya and covered all aspects of ICP sales. We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. Getting your ideal customer profile figured out can make the difference between a thriving business and a surviving business! If you haven't yet heard it, drop everything, and click the episode link above to listen t...
2022-07-1009 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHey, business owner. Feeling that legendary emotional support?Carrying On The Conversation about legendary emotional support for business owners that Wendy had with Tommy Breedlove Do you feel emotional support in your business? Are you being given the space to prioritise your business? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Tommy Breedlove - the Legendary author (literally!) We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. It's not easy running a business, particularly when the business is just you. That's why this week's episode guest brought so much value. Taking you on a...
2022-07-0305 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHow are your mind weeds? And have you sorted your client acquisition system?Carrying On The Conversation about client acquisition systems that Wendy had with Michal and Ana Bohanes Do you have a system for onboarding and managing your clients? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke to Alpha Lead Academy founders Michal and Ana Bohanes. We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. When it comes to working with your clients, finessing your offering (the thing you do) is just the start. Everything needs to have a process. And that's exactly what husband and wife team Mic...
2022-06-2619 minMaking Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersAward-nominated podcast. Sounds pretty epic, doesn't it? It's also now true!Carrying On The Conversation about the British Podcast Awards nomination that Wendy had in the category 'Bullseye'! (You'll have to scroll to the bottom of the page in that link. We're one of the BIGGEST categories. Just saying.) This special episode has been recorded in acknowledgement of YOU, the listener to "Making Conversations Count". We bring you Wendy and producer Neal discussing their reaction to the incredible news. You'll forgive us, right? We're just a little excited about this. As we revealed on a recent episode Wendy spends a small fortune on ke...
2022-06-2403 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersPodcast growth is important. So are you going to grow yours by charging your contributors?Carrying On The Conversation about podcast growth that Wendy had with Travis Chappell Do you have your own podcast? Or are you planning one? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke to Guestio founder Travis Chappell. We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. Let's not sugar coat this. Wendy spends a small fortune on keeping this podcast going. Guess who benefits the most from that? It's not Wendy. Yes, Wendy gets to continue establishing herself as subject matter expert (did you know she's th...
2022-06-1911 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersDid we decide the winner in the battle of artificial intelligence vs human intelligence?Carrying On The Conversation about artificial intelligence that Wendy had with Allister Frost Have you recovered from the cerebral cluster-bombing that was Allister Frosts guest appearance on "Making Conversations Count" yet? Us neither. We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. We're not facing an "if artificial intelligence will be a dominant species debate" now. It's a when. It seems Elon Musk may get his wish to have us all abandon earth and head to the safety of Mars if Allister's predictions have anything to do with it! How can humans keep up wit...
2022-06-1207 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersWhat's been your favourite collaboration of this week?Carrying On The Conversation about collaboration that Wendy had with Dave Plunkett Have you taken Dave's advice and thought about the right kind of collab for you yet? We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. The perfect business partnership is out there for you. It really is. All you need, is help finding it. That was the point of the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count". Wendy spoke with collaboration junkie Dave Plunkett. In this bonus episode, Wendy and producer Neal get together as always, and chat t...
2022-06-0505 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHave you been able to be bold this week yet?Carrying On The Conversation about learning how to be bold and feel confident that Wendy had with Fred Joyal Have you tried Fred's boldness exercises yet? Met Richard Branson? We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. If you bumped into Elon Musk at a restaurant or Richard Branson on a transatlantic flight, would you be prepared to make the most of the situation? Would you be bold enough to get your selfie? You'll have probably considered this if you've already listened to the episode. Here's the link to do so in case you haven't....
2022-05-2905 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHow to be bold and confident and enjoy taking risks for more PRIDE in your life!Do you want to learn how to be bold and confident? Making Conversations about being super bold Count! "Nobody gets a compliment and goes, oh, you're completely wrong, and I am hideous or stupid. I'm insulted by the fact that you suggested that I'm attractive." Fred Joyal, Making Conversations Count - (May 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. Who is Fred Joyal? Fred Joyal used to run television ads to help dentists find their clients. Now he's helping people to discover how to be bold and...
2022-05-2652 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersThe McDonalds movie The Founder's truth sayer's revelations unravelled!Carrying On The Conversation about Mc Donalds movie "The Founder" and June Martino that Wendy had with EA Csolkovits So, did EA's revelations about the true story behind The Founder blow your mind as much as it did ours? We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. If you've seen the movie "The Founder" you'll know the story of how Ray Kroc was instrumental in the success story of McDonalds. Or was he? Did he have much to do with it at all? You'll know the answer to this if you've already listened to the e...
2022-05-2206 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersThose juicy content marketing tips with content entrepreneur Joe Pulizzi discussed!Carrying On The Conversation about content entrepreneurs that Wendy had with Joe Pulizzi How did you find those content marketing tips? Sorted your content strategy yet? We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. In a low data area? Click this for a lower quality version. Content marketing is something that can be difficult for some to understand. It's all about getting yourself out of the 'take' mindset, and instead becoming all about 'giving'. As in, giving information. Info that's useful to your target audience! And ultimately, if you do that, the rewards wi...
2022-05-1508 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersThe foundations of having excellent academic leadership skillsCarrying On The Conversation about academic leadership skills that Wendy had with Professor Kevin Singh Ever considered becoming an architect? Want to educate others? We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. In a low data area? Click this for a lower quality version. If you're reading this indoors, you're almost certainly inside a structure that was designed by an architect. And that means that someone went through a great deal to earn the right to do that for you. In the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" Wendy Harris chatted with a...
2022-05-0805 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersThe architecture supporting excellent academic leadership and managementIs excellent academic leadership and management possible in the education system? Making Conversations about education Count! "We recognise all the students are different, have different backgrounds, you have different skills, abilities, different ambitions. If universities were some of the things that people accuse them of, we wouldn't give that level of choice..." Kevin Singh, Making Conversations Count - (May 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. Who is Kevin Singh? Professor Kevin Singh is Head of the Manchester School of Architecture as well as the Director of "Space Studios"...
2022-05-0531 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersThe impact of great leadership and having the skills to leadCarrying On The Conversation about leadership training skills that Wendy had with Jay Guilford Do you have what it takes to be a great leader? Is your office an absolute circus? Do your staff feel like your company is run by a bunch of clowns? Sometimes that can be a tough question to answer, if you're not asking the right questions... In the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" Wendy Harris chatted with an ex clown from Cirque Du Soleil. Jay's job was to literally train clowns, and its a s...
2022-05-0107 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersFrom 'clowning around' for laughing audiences with Cirque Du Soleil to leadership skills training with Google bosses who want amazing resultsIs your leadership team 'clowning around'? Making Conversations about training leaders Count! "The sun is shining or the clouds are raining, or all of the structures that we've built are standing. Mostly everything is going well." Jay Guilford, Making Conversations Count - (April 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. Who is Jay? As a face of Cirque du Soleil's training program "Spark", Jay had the opportunity to work with some of the most creative minds in the world. He was constantly amazed at the circus performers’ ab...
2022-04-2838 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersWhen you fix your Google Analytics on your website!Carrying On The Conversation about getting better website traffic that Wendy had with Michael Buzinski Have you got everything set up to attract the visitors that you WANT on your website? The rule of 26 is a framework that can increase your website conversions by 100%. This was explained in detail by guest Michael Buzinski when he was on the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count". Wendy Harris had a very impactful conversation with Michael and you'll hear for yourself how she's specifically taken action off the back of it. We're hoping you'll have a...
2022-04-2409 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersAre you answering your customer's questions on your website yet?Carrying On The Conversation about answering customer questions on your website that Wendy had with Marcus Sheridan Are you ready to be honest with your customers on your website? If you don't want to address the elephant in the room, someone else will. That's just one of the many key takeaways to be enjoyed in the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" that featured Wendy Harris chatting with Marcus Sheridan. We're hoping you'll have already listened and taken notes from the episode of "Making Conversations Count" with Marcus Sheridan. In which case, this bonus co...
2022-04-1710 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersGot room up front for a business co-pilot? - Carrying on the conversation: David HollandCarrying On The Conversation about having a business co-pilot that Wendy had with David Holland Are you ready to get your own business co-pilot? You don't know what you don't know when it comes to business. And sometimes, when you're too close to it all, you either rush your decisions, or worse still, you don't make any at all. And this can spell disaster for your company's survival. We can all be a little too emotionally attached to it all. With any luck you'll already have been clued up on how v...
2022-04-1005 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersDesigning your best day everCarrying On The Conversation about 'being intentional' and designing your best year ever that Wendy had with Rob Cressy Are you ready to live life with full intention? Being intentional We overcomplicate things as humans. All we seem to do is spend our lives waiting around for things to happen. Hopefully you'll already know how easy it is to change that, and live life to the full, having heard the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" with Rob Cressy. Wendy and Neal deep dive into being intentional In this edition of "Carrying On...
2022-04-0306 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersOvercome imposter syndrome by unsquashing yourselfCarrying On The Conversation about 'unsquashing' yourself to overcome imposter syndrome that Wendy had with Trisha Lewis Are you ready to unsquash yourself? Effective communication Showing up isn't always easy. And sometimes we find it much more comfortable to reduce the chances of feeling judgement and shame by holding back. And that's not good for anybody. And it's exactly why it's important for us to work on 'unsquashing' ourselves so we can bring our gifts to the world. Wendy's been unsquashing for a while now! Wendy's recently been working extra hard on...
2022-03-2705 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersSquash down on imposter syndrome by unsquashing yourself!Squash down on imposter syndrome by unsquashing yourself We're Making Conversations about unsquashing yourself Count! "Why am I thinking that? Why am I reacting like that? Why am I getting a little annoyed about this other person's website just because I think it's better than mine... well, what's going on?..." Trisha Lewis, Making Conversations Count - (March 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. Does Trisha need to help you with unsquashing yourself? Do you ever feel like you're not good enough? Do you put yourself down...
2022-03-2439 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersTell your story to make an impact and change livesCarrying On The Conversation about being able to tell your story to make an impact and change lives that Wendy had with Dawn Bates They say that everyone has at least one good book in them. In Wendy's case, it's helped loads of businesses to improve their sales pipeline and you can buy the best seller here. In Neal's case, it's still sitting on a Google Drive. In this edition of "Carrying On The Conversation" we break it all down and discuss some of the key 'takeaways' contained within the conversation. ...
2022-03-2006 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersUse your pen and activism to massively impact lives, tell your story and avoid becoming a prisoner of state liesUse your pen and activism to massively impact lives, tell your story and avoid becoming a prisoner of state lies. We're Making Conversations about activism by pen Count! Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. "The thing is when they've got that book and it's in paper and it's in their hands, it's almost like they open up a page and the words already start healing them. The fact that they choose to buy the book, it starts to heal them, they've taken that next step..." Dawn Bates, Making Conversations Count...
2022-03-1745 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersThe secret formula for business success - Wendy and Neal discuss it: Carrying on the conversation with Brandon C WhiteCarrying On The Conversation about the secret formula for business success with Brandon C White This was a conversation that was easy for Wendy Harris and producer Neal Veglio to continue. I mean, come on! We just learned the secret formula for business success! They break it down and discuss some of the key 'takeaways' contained within the conversation. And there's a lot of chat about Aston Martin.... "Making Conversations Count" is a podcast from WAG Associates founder and telemarketing trainer Wendy Harris. Missed our previous episodes? Y...
2022-03-1307 minMaking Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersUsing the arts to combat dementia and preserve brain health: Carrying On The Conversation with Veronica Franklin GouldCarrying On The Conversation about brain health with Veronica Franklin Gould Carrying on the conversation is important, especially when it comes to helping your loved ones who are suffering with their brain health. In this bonus episode, Wendy Harris and producer Neal Veglio chat about the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" with Veronica Franklin Gould. They break it down and discuss some of the key 'takeaways' contained within the conversation. Veronica talked about how taking in the arts and enjoying music, culture and other group activities can have a massive positive...
2022-03-0608 minMaking Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersBuilding a business on Amazon: Carrying On The Conversation with Shaahin CheyeneCarrying On The Conversation about building an online business on Amazon with Shaahin Cheyene Carrying on the conversation is important, especially when it comes to building your business and becoming a BILLIONAIRE! In this bonus episode, Wendy Harris and producer Neal Veglio chat about the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" with Shaahin Cheyene They break it down and discuss some of the key 'takeaways' contained within the conversation. Shaahin talked about how the smallest of steps taken now can eventually lead to huge results. "Making Conversations Count" is a...
2022-02-2707 minMaking Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersCarrying On The Conversation about using lazy marketingCarrying On The Conversation about using lazy marketing with Al Tepper (Low on data? Listen to a lower quality version here) Carrying on the conversation is important, especially when it comes to trench leadership. In this bonus episode, Wendy Harris and producer Neal Veglio chat about the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" with Al Tepper. They break it down and discuss some of the key 'takeaways' contained within the conversation. Al talked about how most small (and even some bigger) businesses have owners who can't 'let go' and need...
2022-02-2010 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersUsing lazy marketing to skyrocket your business!Using lazy marketing to skyrocket your business We're Making Conversations about lazy marketing Count! "What happens if you could have a strategy created by you internally? Well then, there's no bias, there's no risk is there, because it's your strategy, not been built by anyone with a vested interest..." Al Tepper, Making Conversations Count (February 2022) You're a small business or company and you want to do marketing but don't know how. You've been told by agencies that in order to get results, you need to invest large sums of mon...
2022-02-1747 minMaking Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersCarrying On The Conversation about trench leadershipCarrying On The Conversation about trench leadership with Simon Kardynal (Low on data? Listen to a lower quality version here) Carrying on the conversation is important, especially when it comes to trench leadership. In this bonus episode, Wendy Harris and producer Neal Veglio chat about the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" with Simon Kardynal. They break it down and discuss some of the key 'takeaways' contained within the conversation. Simon shared his insights about how leadership in the military has evolved from its early years in the trenches, and...
2022-02-1310 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersUsing Linkedin and the rest of your digital toolbox the RIGHT way!Using Linkedin and the rest of your digital toolbox the RIGHT way! We're Making Conversations about your digital toolbox Count! "The truth is some platforms are gonna work better for you than others..." Lorraine Ball, Making Conversations Count (February 2022) Are you running your digital toolkit effectively? Do you even know what that is? When you're working with clients, and building relationships, you'll probably need a good digital toolkit in order to be efficient. As a highly experienced telemarketing trainer and expert, host Wendy Harris knows all about us...
2022-02-0335 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersUsing sales hypnosis and helping customers feel good when going through your sales processUsing sales hypnosis and helping customers feel good when going through your sales process We're Making Conversations about sales hypnosis Count! "(As a sales person) you've got to be over and above, more helpful, more encouraging, more for the customer, more for the client, than anyone else they get to meet in their life..." Gary Outrageous, Making Conversations Count (January 2022) As a highly experienced telemarketing trainer and expert, host Wendy Harris was all fired up by the opportunity to learn from this guest's perspective. Not just because she already knew him from her...
2022-01-2736 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersWendy's getting dead honest about her podcast! We're making conversations about honesty count!A powerful conversation between an award-winning podcaster and a number one podcaster! We're Making Conversations about honesty Count! "Actually I don't think I could do this if I was any younger. I wouldn't have the experience, I wouldn't have the perspective, I wouldn't have the confidence to be as vulnerable with the conversations that I am......" Georgie Vestey, Making Conversations Count (December 2021) (Hard of hearing? You can 'read' the episode here. Strapped for data? You can hear a lower-bandwidth version of the episode here.) In this week's episode of Making Conversations Co...
2021-12-2328 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersGoogled "best online courses websites"? Stop! Course marketing expert says there's an easier way! We're Making Conversations about online courses Count!Been Googling "best online courses websites"? Stop! You don't need one. Course marketing expert says there's an easier way! We're Making Conversations about online courses Count! "A lot of the people again, they watched too much of this 'business porn' and they just think courses are the best thing ever and it's the next thing and I want to make one......" Tom Libelt, Making Conversations Count (December 2021) (Hard of hearing? You can 'read' the episode here. Strapped for data? You can hear a lower-bandwidth version of the episode here.) Make money while y...
2021-12-0953 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersGiving resilience its real meaning - finding the positives in 'hell'. We're Making Conversations about resilience Count!Giving resilience its real meaning - finding the positives in 'hell'. In this powerful episode of "Making Conversations Count" we're talking about what is the real meaning of the word 'resilience'. "Despite the disabilities, the life-changing injuries, et cetera... it's still one of the best things ever to happen to me in my life because of the difference I've been able make to others...." Roger Cheetham, Making Conversations Count (November 2021) Surviving the unsurvivable As an unexpected wave of events, including traumatic experiences, strikes our lives, we are often left wondering how will I ge...
2021-11-1830 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHow to retire early, how to read a book every day, and how to set your goals with formulas and 'Richuals'. Making Conversations about taking action Count Making Conversations About Taking Action Count! It's lights, camera, ActionCOACH! "Ultimately, when you wanna leave a legacy, you've got to look at three main aspects..." (Hear what they are at 14 minutes into the episode) - Brad Sugars, Making Conversations Count (November 2021) It's quite common knowledge that business owners often make business mistakes. Sometimes they're very obvious and other times they're easy-to-miss business mistakes. One such business mistake that's probably the most detrimental one you can make, is not creating goals and not having a vision or a p...
2021-11-0440 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersFind out how to maximise your reach on social media and stop scrolling | Making Conversations about social media scrolling Count!Making Conversations About Social Media Scrolling Count! "It's the willingness to take constructive criticism..." - Rob Illidge, Making Conversations Count (October 2021) "We don't deliver social - we define it." This was the brand message that Rob Illidge was pushing out that led to Wendy Harris - the conversation Queen - wanting to have him on this podcast. As a highly experienced telemarketing trainer and expert in using conversations for sales, Wendy is only too aware of the power of social in modern-day business. We've had a...
2021-10-2839 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersGet your team laughing all the way to the bank! A 'laughter Yogi' talks us through the value of encouraging laughter in everyday life and business!Making Conversations About Laughter Count! Listen to the end of the episode for Pete's extra special birthday offer You'll need to email Wendy with the code! "By having a laughter session you can actually zone out for ten or fifteen minutes...' - Pete Cann, Making Conversations Count (special birthday episode), September 2021. Reasons to be cheerful, part two! In this episode of the "Making Conversations Count" podcast, it's host Wendy Harris' birthday! It's been a big year for Wendy pro...
2021-09-3025 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersSell me this pen. But not by cold DM. Business leads on Linkedin the correct way! We're making conversations about social selling the CORRECT way count!Making conversations about social selling count! Are you hoping to generate business leads on Linkedin? There's a correct way, and a wrong way of doing it! We're guessing you've probably had at least one person send you a DM out of the blue, trying to sell you something. It's really common, even though it's well known that sending a cold pitch DM doesn't work with the majority of people. In this episode, 'Conversations Queen' Wendy Harris is joined by her 'Twin' from the USA, Brynne Tillman, who g...
2021-08-0529 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersDo you 'Primark' your compliments? Do you adequately reframe? Are you being kind to yourself? We're making conversations about leadership count!Making conversations about leadership count If you don't believe in yourself how do you expect others to? This was a question and topic that surfaced during this powerful and insightful conversation with Kim-Adele Platts. Kim is a business partner of previous guest Nat Schooler who you may remember from the recent special episode where he interviewed Wendy! Among her many interesting takes, she suggests that being a leader does not come from having a degree. True leadership comes with aligning your beliefs with the people around you. I...
2021-06-1044 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersPaying it forward. Acting from a position of generosity and giving within the law of reciprocity. We're making conversations about wealth count!Making conversations about wealth....and Clubhouse....count! "We like a bit of woowoo". You know you're in for a treat when you get to write that quote from Wendy Harris in the show notes. This episode covers a lot of ground. Will Polston is someone that impressed Wendy a great deal when she bumped into him on the social audio app "Clubhouse." In case you're not familiar with it, this Apple exclusive app allows Apple device users to connect with people around the room, using their phone or device's...
2021-04-2219 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersCold-calling. The enemy of the introverted business owner. In this special episode, host Wendy Harris shares her own story. We're we're making conversations about cold-calling count!Every business owner knows there's an aspect of marketing and lead-generation that nobody likes. Cold calling! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXCLUSIVE OFFERS SO PLEASE LISTEN THROUGH TO THE END!!* To win big and get new customers, sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and get your cold-calling done. In this episode, we hear a story of a time when some cold-calling actually panned out very well. (Shout out to Axa UK for their cameo!) At least, it did for "Making Conversations Count" host Wendy Harris. "Making Conversations...
2021-04-1528 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersWe reflect on how this business man helped his poorly mother solve a household challenge which led to a career of making conversations about ideas countWe will all eventually lose our parents. Sadly, it's a part of life. Not many of us have to suffer that loss at the tender age of just six. We couldn't think of a nicer guy to help us with our goal of making conversations about ideas count. Truly, if anyone can hold a conversation about ideas, it's Nik Venios of the Ideas Agency. Did you know that NASA has a genius test? During this episode, you'll find out all about this, and the fascinating stats surrounding it.
2021-04-0129 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersTalking to a Linkedin 'boss' and business coach in Portugal and making conversations about abuse countThis episode contains one of our most important conversations, so we're definitely going to make it count! Wendy Harris brings Heidi Medina into the conversation today. She's a Linkedin expert and business coach who is the exact opposite of the classic 'my way or the highway'. Whether you meet Heidi online or in person she is the same. She's conversational, spirited and asks so many questions! It’s why we knew she’d be perfect for this show that just so happens to be all about conversations! Heid...
2021-03-1123 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHindsight is a wonderful thing! Making conversations about partnerships count!Hindsight is a wonderful thing! Making conversations about partnerships count. In a Making Conversations Count first, we are joined by two dynamic guests in this episode. Joining Wendy chatting about all the elements that make up a great debate. You are not going to want to miss the observations with Taz Thornton and Asha Clearwater around questioning, opinions, debate and discernment that makes for wonderful colourful conversations. An energetic episode that even features an attempt at a quick rendition of the Pearl & Dean theme tune, ABBA and the Wombles...showing our...
2021-02-2539 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersDo I go left or right? Making conversations about inventing count!Peter Howard runs a design studio that is ranked in the top 100 in the country and was responsible for the WAG brand. Having known Peter and his team for many years, Wendy has heard lots of his stories but knew there would be one she had not heard before. Digging for the gold in the seam through conversation or branding can have a really positive impact on the first impressions you make in business. We make all decisions through an emotional process. Being a clever chap, Peter shares a story about an invention...
2021-02-1827 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersAre you available? Making conversations about Bullying count.Talking to Wendy in this episode is ex-marine Jem Hills who you might find it hard to believe was affected by bullying and a lack of confidence. As a release, Jem discovered Northern dancing and practiced as a bedroom activity that later led to an accidental release of freestyle dancing at a competition. The dancing-built resilience and the foundations for the training to complete the Mud Run and onto his Elite Special Forces career. The unity comes from being part of a privileged bunch of people who walk the talk, make sacrifices and...
2021-02-1124 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersCan you alter your internal communication? Making conversations about presentations count!Making conversations about presentations count! Delighted to introduce Lizzie Butler, owner of LB Communications, who met Wendy at a local online networking event and immediately hit it off. They share how a bond of connection can happen without meeting purely because we trust our emotions. The synergy of values draws people together and the basis of influencing others through conversation or communications calls to the right people, whether that is on a business or personal level. Consider the language we use, body language, and how the recipient will receive your delivery...
2021-02-0421 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersAre you a feminist? Making conversations about Branding count!Google has recognised this lady as the #1 marketing coach and her video series mixes humour with key messages, it is the lovely Janine Coombes. In this episode, Janine and Wendy share how using the right language influences the conversations we have and how it affects our results. Janine reflects on a conversation that a teacher asked her class "Are you a Feminist?". A question that has had a powerful effect on Janine's values and how it informs decisions. Connect with Janine on LinkedIn. Visit Janine's website here. Your host...
2021-01-2812 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersWho's in your room when you're network marketing? Making conversations about networking count! With Dr Ivan Misner.Making conversations about networking count! Dr Ivan Misner is the Modern Father of Networking. With 36 years of continuous growth through the BNI network he founded in 1986, the organisation now has over 275000 members across 10000 chapters in 72 countries. Compelling author and contributor of 26 books including his latest titles 'Who's in Your Room?' and 'Infinite Giving'. In this episode, Ivan and Wendy explore how conversation is the foundation of all growth and learning. How times have changed, looking back and also predicting our future generations' experiences, yet communication will still be the underpin even if how that...
2021-01-2121 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersWho are you serving? Making conversations about social selling count! With Kim Walsh Phillips.Making conversations about social selling count! When you connect with what your next life move is going to be from a church pew it becomes a serious and real driver. Kim Walsh Phillips has had her fair share of adversity in business over the last 20+ years. Honing her craft to become, in our opinion, the number one Social Selling Strategist fueled by faith, love and lots of coffee. Kim knows better than anyone that there is no such thing as overnight success and the only true route is by serving people. A work ethic we...
2020-12-2411 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHow can we help? Making conversations about digital marketing count!Making conversations about digital marketing count! When the Pandemic hit in early 2020, Henny Maltby turned to her husband as they both realised their business was going to change forever. Offering online marketing to large corporate businesses who cut budgets left a hole to fill. By opening the conversation up with local businesses, it was obvious what the next chapter would be for them at Pink Elephant Media. Henny shares her pivotal moment with us and it is a great question for all business owners to consider… Connect with Henny here: https://ww...
2020-12-1723 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersPlease answer the door to the Cable guy. Making conversations about copywriting count!Making conversations about copywriting count! Joining Wendy in this episode is copywriter James Daniel. He describes himself as ‘That old guy who writes copy – you know, the beardy one with glasses.’ We should point out there could be other old guys with beards and glasses out there! It’s easy to like James style of writing because he’s a conversationalist who realises that people don’t speak geek or tech. He doesn’t talk jargon when he explains great copy. Talking with James’ about his pivotal moment peels back some interesting layers that some would shy away f...
2020-12-1022 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHow many sliding doors are there in life? Making conversations about self belief count!How are you on your sense of self belief? Do you wake up with pride about what a true rock star you are? Do you do your daily affirmations? If you answered any of these questions with, "no", you might want to listen to this episode! We're making conversations about self belief count! A true diamond, Buckso is very much aligned with herself and the many facets of her own personality. As an actor, speaker and coach, her mission in life is to help people connect with their higher...
2020-12-0326 minMaking Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersMaking conversations about personality count! Nicky Pattinson shares her story of building real connections.Making conversations about sales personality count! Nicky Pattinson speaks the Truth in all she does! A northern lass who traded on the markets at the beginning of her career, similarly to your host. Now, Nicky has a best-selling book “Email: Don’t Get Deleted” and her own YouTube channel NICKYPTV. Nicky is entertaining and magnetic in character! Working with the biggest brand names out there, she’s seen, well, pretty much everything. Nicky is able to quickly connect with an audience and understand what makes them tick, leading to expert advise in sales and insp...
2020-11-2624 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHow do you fancy moving to Singapore? Making conversations about teams count!Making conversations about team development count! Wendy is joined by Andrew Deighton today, who helps build and develop high performing teams through strategy and processes in today’s remote working world. Wendy has worked with Andrew in a second business through mentoring and knows firsthand how his advice relates to many aspects of running a business. Andrew shares his time at Rolls Royce which leads to his pivotal moment. This conversation discusses different opportunities and how they can positively affect your business, work/life balance and your family. When Andrew was off...
2020-11-1919 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersShould I...? Jenny Procter. Making Conversations CountMaking conversations about marketing for introverts count! Let us introduce you to Jenny Procter, a marketing consultant and self-proclaimed introvert. Jenny writes PR and communications for B2B clients and has her own podcast show, and she discusses issues around running her own business as an entrepreneur. Jenny says she much prefers to be host than guest but, in this episode, Jenny shares her love for conversation and how powerful it can be with connecting to your audience. In Jenny’s pivotal moment we hear an age-old dilemma – Should I? Should she what…?! L...
2020-11-1214 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersMaking conversations about influencing & entrepreneurship count! With Nat Schooler.Making Conversations about Influencer Marketing count! Influencing and marketing expert Nat Schooler joins Wendy as they chat about how important it is to produce strategic content online. Nat spends his time podcasting, writing, and driving across foreign continents for fun. However, their conversations quickly turn to the importance of building relationships with the people you want to work with. Nat places trust as the highest asset everyone should nurture. Nat is considered a social media influencer in marketing and has a great business approach. Nat explains this pivotal moment with such clarity you...
2020-11-0519 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersWhere did the time go, my lovely? Making conversations about tax count!Making conversations about tax count! Wendy is joined by Managing Partner, Azam Mamujee a tax specialist with a voice of velvet. Azam agrees that conversations count however he explains how numbers can tell a much more powerful story. He has a catch phrase “Give Azam the facts, I’ll save you the Tax”. We know you will find Azam’s pivotal moment a beautiful story and will resonate with…listen to find out! Azam offers a wealth of resources for free and invites you to connect with him: https://www.m-cubed.org/resources http...
2020-11-0518 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersHow far would you go? #Sleepout20 YMCA - Making Conversations about homelessness countMaking Conversations about Homelessness Count! In our first episode we speak to Paula Senior from the YMCA. Paula is a fund-raising officer and the event that raise the most is the annual Sleepout which raises much needed funds for the night shelter. Paula shares how the Covid-19 pandemic has stretched them to the limits and how the have risen above the challenges faced by the homeless. Please support the conversations around homelessness as this has affected your host Wendy Harris in her past. You will be moved by Paula’s pivotal moment - All about a b...
2020-11-0528 min
Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersMaking Conversations Count: Promo - Honest, relatable conversations and business 'how-to' insights with business leadersConversations with business leaders who reflect on one of their own conversations that became the turning point in their career. Their pivotal moment. Wendy will deep-dive into why this was so important to them and what followed. Passionate about the art of conversation and the value of sharing stories to encourage others to build relationships. It can be invaluable as an aspiring entrepreneur to hear the journey of industry professionals to help shape their own path to success. Wendy loves conversations, so she's incredibly excited to see where each guest will take us, an...
2020-10-1901 min