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Generation EvolutionJohn Cena Pipebomb?!?! (6/22/2025)Blake and Cristian fight the heat and tech issues to talk about John Cena’s Pipebomb Redux promo on Smackdown, discuss Nick Khan’s thoughts about the IWC and more. Enjoy the show!2025-06-2242 min
Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 424 - Nick Jonsson. Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and DepressionUnfortunately, phrases like "entrepreneurship is a lonely place" and "the path to success is a lonely road" are more accurate than most people imagine. Executive loneliness is real, relentless, and more dangerous than it looks, capable of producing massive damage.In today's episode, we learn about the dangers of executive loneliness and how to prevent and mitigate its effects from the Mental Health Advocate and Resilience Strategist Nick Jonsson. Nick is a #1 Best-selling Author, an Executive and Life Coach, a Networking Expert, the Co-founder of the EGN Peer Network, and a Top 2% World Ironman Athlete.2024-04-0229 min
The Blake and Sal Show (with Mark)Episode 481: Yeet There Is It!The guys are back together to discuss everything they missed in the wrestling world including Paul Levesque being officially named head of creative, Tony Khan's reaction to NXT beating AEW, Nick Aldis joining WWE as Smackdown GM, a bunch of weird title changes and a preview of NXT Halloween Havoc Night 1. Plus there is discussion about Once Upon A Studio, Barry Melrose's retirement, new Olympics sports in 2028 and much more! Enjoy the show! Yeet!2023-12-151h 31
The Blake and Sal Show (with Mark)Episode 436: No Selling Fireballs (Special Guest: Tom Colohue)Blake and Mark are joined by Tom Colohue from Nick & Tom's International Adventure for a wrestling new catch up from the last two weeks. The conversation ranges from Malakai Black taking mental health break, Teddy Long on Twitter, AEW Grand Slam discussion including Jon Moxley becoming the AEW World Champion, Saraya debuting, The Acclaimed became AEW Tag Team Championship and more. Then they turn the page to WWE to discuss who the White Rabbit might be, the debut of Candice LaRae, Damage CTRL, Sami Zayn & The Bloodline, The Judgement, Extreme Rules actually feeling "extreme" and much much more. Sit...2023-12-151h 23
The Blake and Sal Show (with Mark)Episode 399: The New Pro Wrestling Boom Wizard World Chicago Panel (Special Guest: Nick Hausman)Live from Wizard World Chicago, Blake and Mark bring on Nick Hausman from WrestlingInc.com for a jam packed panel about the current pro wrestling scene. Conversation ranges from how much AEW is worth, why it’s important for WWE to goto Saudi Arabia, Miz on Dancing With The Stars, is Raw for children and whether there enough female and black representation in wrestling. That and more in front a fun audience at the creative stage run by Chuck Lindsey from ChuckLoadofComics.com. Enjoy the show and come back next week for more coverage from Wizard World Chicago! 2023-12-1446 min
The Blake and Sal Show (with Mark)Episode 394: All Out Surprises (Special Guests: Jon Parker & Mandy Reilly)It’s AEW All Out, and Jon Parker and Mandy are here to help the guys preview it! But before that Mandy and Mark discuss their experience at the Hall & Oates concert, we react to the shocking passing of Daffney, discuss Adam Cole being a free agent, NWA Empowerrr, Ilja Dragunov ending Walter’s reign as NXT UK Champion, Trevor Murdoch ending Nick Aldis’s historic reign as NWA World Champion and what the future holds for NXT. It’s a jam packed show so sit back and enjoy!2023-12-142h 07
The Blake and Sal Show (with Mark)Episode 339: Slam Banging & Clanging (Special Guest: Nick Hausman)Nick Hausman from WrestlingInc join Blake & Mark to discuss WWE news and notes, the Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series, the ROH Pure Title Tournament and the NJPW G1 Climax. Also find out the story behind slambanger and more. Enjoy the show!2023-12-1456 min
The Blake and Sal Show (with Mark)Episode 326: Dedications, Horror & The Sentinels (Special Guest: Mandy Reilly)This week is a jam packed show and special guest Mandy on for the whole fun filled time. First they say goodbye to Nick Corano, Naya Rivera, Scott Holden, Charlie Daniels and Hugh Downs. After Blake plays a hilarious clip from Celebrity Family Feud, they look at how the Washington Redskins will be changing their name, Patrick Mahomes’ ridiculous contract, the new NHL CBA and Lindy Ruff becomes the Devils new head coach. Finally they getting the wrestling world discussing the news, Nyla Rose’s new manager, Taz throwing in the towel, Jericho being covered in orange juice, Keith Lee...2023-12-141h 29Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 243 - Capturing Your Personal HistoryOne enormous benefit of writing your personal history and that of others dear to you is that it provides you with a perspective of life, and a sense of gratitude for all the blessings that you've been able to enjoy. Today, the subject of this episode is an entirely different dimension of Becoming Your Best. It very much relates because, of course, we want to become our best across the various roles in life - and family is a big role. This one is about writing or recording your personal life history while capturing and preserving the stories...2020-08-1824 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 242 - Leadership and Management is the defining difference! A special Pandemic Message“Leadership is doing the right things, and management is doing things right.” In times of crisis, leadership and management are the most valuable skills that you can have. Leadership provides direction, peace, focus, and clarity, while management provides execution on what matters most. These two powerful skills have an enormous impact on your success, and in today’s episode, we’re going to show you how YOU can exercise magnificent, inspired courageous leadership, in all aspects of your life, and manage your teams to achieve the worthy results and objectives that you set. The episode i...2020-08-1134 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 241 - Mid Year Check-InIt’s time for your mid-year check-in! In today’s short episode, Rob Shalleneberger provides a guide for checking in with yourself and your goals. No matter how this year has gone for you, this is not a space to beat yourself up or feel down about how you’ve progressed on your goals this year. Instead, this is a chance to make a slight course correction to ensure that you stick with and achieve your goals! Listen in to Episode 241 of Becoming Your Best to learn the 5 things to refocus, pivot, or make ne...2020-08-0419 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 240 - Dr. Eric Cole: Protecting Yourself From Cybersecurity AttacksSince the Internet has become an important part of our lives, the cyberattacks have grown in number, significance, and the damage they can do to us. Unfortunately, most people still don’t take cybersecurity seriously because they believe only the important institutions are targeted. But, as our guest today stressed many times in this episode, everybody is a target, regardless of their financial status, and it’s our job to protect ourselves. Luckily, as cyberattacks intensify, so does cybersecurity, and there are people like Dr. Cole that have made it their mission to make cyberspace a safe place...2020-07-2829 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 239 - Lessons Learned from Matt Sweetwood CEO of LUXnowOne of the reasons we like to talk so much about leadership is because we know that everyone is the leader of their own life. Regardless of the situation, you are responsible for the actions that you take, so we offer you the tools that can help you become your best, and lead your life by design, not by default. In today’s episode, we invited Matt to talk about his lifelong experience of being a leader. The lessons he’s learned through trial and error are evergreen and apply to every individual, whether it’s in business...2020-07-2126 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 238 - Rewrite Your StoryWhen we’re faced with a certain situation, oftentimes we create multiple what-if scenarios in our minds with endless possibilities of how something could go wrong. This wiring of ours can only bring us stress, panic, and feelings of anxiousness because, most likely, none of those scenarios will turn into a reality. In today’s episode, you will learn how to spot those made-up stories that your brain tends to focus on, the questions you need to ask yourself or others in order to do a reality check every time you feel you go sideways, and how to tur...2020-07-1418 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 237 - Lessons Learned from the CEO of Fancy.comHigh-performing leaders and organizations constantly look for ways to improve their strategies, their workplace, and their people. They never stop moving forward and always figure out ways to grow. Sometimes, this means bringing someone from the outside world into your company and letting them share their experience. Our guest today, Greg, is an expert at helping others find the blind spots in their companies and take action on changing and improving their culture. He shares with us golden nuggets, throughout the entire episode, that apply not only in the professional life but also in everyone’s personal life...2020-07-0727 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 236 - Five Stages To Conquer AnxietyA couple of weeks ago, we did an episode where we discussed Chapters #1 and #2 of our recently released book, “Conquer Anxiety”. We talked about, what is the mind all about? Why do we, as humans, experience anxiety? What’s happening in the brain, that’s causing that? We also stressed the importance of taking the assessment in Chapter #2 because that will help us understand the root cause of what’s causing the anxiety and where that fear is coming from. After you understand where your anxiety is stemming from - the nervousness, the anxiousness - now, what do you...2020-06-3039 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 235 - The First Person You Must Lead is You!Leadership is a journey and such a driving force in life! It is both tangible and intangible, and where it really makes a difference is in crisis. It makes a difference between a good and a great family, a good and a great community, or a good and a great company, because it takes a great deal of self-discipline to be a leader, to be on time, and to choose the harder right over the easier wrong. The perfect place to learn these values is in the army, and oftentimes, the people that have served in the...2020-06-2329 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 234 - Dallas Jenkins - Producer and Director of The ChosenOver the last few decades, in our culture, it’s almost been this move-away from being able to have open conversations. There is this fear that people get offended so easily and it seems like there’s a lot of things that we can’t talk about. And that’s unfortunate because there’s so many conversations that we could be having with others if we were willing to have an open mind and an open dialogue, without necessarily worrying about offending others. One of these types of discussions that have become taboo-like in our culture, are around God and religion...2020-06-1633 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 233 - Conquer AnxietyAnxiety is something that reaches more people than we realize. It's something that touches us in so many different ways, and it’s crucial to learn where it comes from, to understand how it influences us, and how can we begin to take control over our past experiences that trigger it. We wanted to make it easier for you to get all the information you need related to overcoming this feeling, so we worked on a book called, “Conquer Anxiety”, that’s designed to do just that. Co-authoring with us is Jon Skidmore, a licensed psychologist and a professor...2020-06-0932 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 232 - How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur and Build a Thriving BusinessTaking an idea and starting a business can be difficult and daunting for some people, especially because sometimes they don’t know where to start and what end to grab. Did you know that 75% of the new businesses fail? That’s a pretty scary number, but there are specific ways to avoid the pitfalls within the Formula for Failure, and they all come down to having a clear process in place, and well-defined strategies and goals. Today, we are going to share with you the keys to becoming a successful entrepreneur and building the thriving bu...2020-06-0224 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 231 - AmyK - GET IT! Having Winning Conversations“We were born with a voice box, but it didn’t come with instructions on how best to use it.” – AmyK Hutchens Communication is hard, and every single day, really smart people are either attempting or avoiding a tough conversation. But, the fact of the matter is that almost everything we want – whether it’s a salary increase, a better life, better relationships – is on the other side of a difficult conversation, and the more skilled we are to be able to prepare for these critical moments in our lives, the more we get what we desire. ...2020-05-2628 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 230 - Carson Tate - Work Simply Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity StyleBeing productive and efficient - both in our professional and personal lives - is a difficult task sometimes. There are countless apps and programs that come in handy sometimes, but many of them are not mindful of the fact that we don’t all think and process information the same way - thus, our strategies to increase productivity should be adapted to what works best for us. Carson knows all about designing personalized methods for better managing our time to accomplish more in a shorter period of time, and in today’s episode, she is going to share with us po...2020-05-1928 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 229 - 8 Strategies Every Caregiver Should Know"There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver." - Rosalyn Carter Having to take care of a loved one that is going through some tough situation, health wise, can be overwhelming most of the time, especially if we are the only person that is carrying this burden. In today’s episode, Erin points out that we are not alone in this, and she teaches us how to create the support gro...2020-05-1229 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 228 - Innovation and the Pivot to ExcellenceAn educated population, given the right tools, can solve any problem. That’s why, now more than ever, with the constant evolution of technology and the amount of information we have access to, it’s important to bring education front and center on the list of things that we are supporting. University leaders have the responsibility to be responsive to their students’ needs and find new ways to adapt faster and better organize their internal structure so that they can take advantage of every opportunity available. In today’s episode, Dr. Saunders and I are talking ab...2020-05-0522 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 227 - Dolores Hirschmann Clarity About Life, Destiny and PurposeNothing is more rewarding than leaning into a challenge and mastering yourself in it. The problem is that sometimes, the obstacles prevent us from seeing the benefits of our thoughts, and we miss out on opportunities because we’re not capable of realizing the full potential and the impact our ideas can have. Today, we have a really fun and interesting guest, and together we will discuss how can people realize everything that they’re capable of doing and what are some of the secrets that can help us be better and do better. Dolores ...2020-04-2821 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 226 - Brad Borkan: When Your Life Depends On It - Extreme Decision Making LessonsEverything that we do, every action we take, every effort we make, is literally leaving to others a legacy that we may not even be aware of. In today’s episode, Brad shares some incredible and amazing stories of the early explorers in Antarctica that through their actions made a difference that is visible even today, after 50-100 years later. And like he says, these people – we might call them leaders of their time – followed the same 12 Principles that we’re using, proving that these principles, over and over again, stand the test of time. Brad Borkan is the...2020-04-2134 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 225 - Margie Warrell: You've got this!Most of us are capable of a lot more than we think, but we often sell ourselves short.One of the biggest reasons for our lack of confidence is the self-doubt that usually comes disguised as the imposter syndrome. Before we even begin to plan our next steps, a little voice screams in our head, “What would people think?” or “How long will it take for people to figure out that I’m not as good as they think?” And we freeze. We take ten steps back and lock our dreams in a box. ...2020-04-1429 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 224 - How to Stay Focused and ProductiveThere is a lot of pain right now in the world, and this is one of those situations we cannot control. But there are, still, some things in our power, and it’s up to us to build the right mindset and acquire the skill set to turn any challenge into a blessing or an opportunity. If you look at Uber and Airbnb, these were born out of the last recession, in 2008. They were born because people were forced to pivot; there were new opportunities and a handful of people seized them, while others gave up and folded the...2020-04-0717 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 223 - The Art of Pure Listening"The wise old owl lived in an oak The more he saw, the less he spoke The less he spoke, the more he heard Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?" - Edward H. Richards The purpose of listening is not just hearing words, but understanding because as you listen carefully, you are like an observant detective, noticing clues and indicators. You don't even have to ask questions - you can just notice things, words, expressions, feelings, intent, and content. Principle #7 of the 12 Principles of Hi...2020-03-3126 min
The Creative Business ShowNew BeginningsLong time no podcast. Thank you for being a longtime Power of Podcasting subscriber. It has been awhile since I've uploaded a new episode. Lots has happened and changed with my business, my focus and very recently with the world. This is the last episode of the Power of Podcast before we transition this podcast feed into the BRAND NEW podcast... The Creative Business Show. I'm very excited about this show and the direction it's going. Hopefully you'll go on this journey with me. See you in the ve...2020-03-2604 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 222- How to Survive and Thrive During Hard TimesHow to Survive and Thrive During Hard Times In the midst of this crisis, I am grateful to have spring coming because it has so much symbolism! There will be a time of rebirth coming out of the Coronavirus. Just like there are things that you can do to prepare for springtime as you come out of the cold of the winter, so are some steps that you can take in order to come out of this crisis stronger and better at everything that you do. So, what are the things...2020-03-2429 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 221 - Start With The Vision - Especially In A Crisis“These are the times that try men's souls” and true leadership will make the difference of how we come through it. It's our opportunity to really have an impact. These events are upsetting and extremely disruptive, so how can we navigate all of this that is currently happening throughout the world? The purpose of today’s episode is to introduce - and review for those that may be familiar with it - the 6 Steps to effectively plan, create solutions and take action in the face of stiff challenges, particularly in this case now, in the face of the Coronaviru...2020-03-1729 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 220 - How Kindness Can Change Your World It’s a pretty tough world in which we live right now, and we could all use more kindness in our lives. By genuinely helping people, we not only improve their lives, but ours too, in the process, and we can live a much happier, more fulfilled and deeply satisfying life. In today’s episode, I share with you a couple of stories that prove how kindness can change your world, and although it’s a short podcast, I hope you’ll find just one quick thing that can help you improve just slightly more...2020-03-1017 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 219 - Riding Social Videos and Media to the FutureCompanies now are spending millions of dollars a month on marketing. Last year, digital spending overtook TV, radio, and print. In this fast-paced world, people prefer watching a video than reading an article or an instruction manual, so in order to keep up with your competition, you have to get creative. Video really makes it more interesting and attracts more attention. The good news is, you don’t need to have high-end production equipment – you can make really good video ads on your iPhone – but instead, it’s more important to invest in great copywriters to catch people...2020-03-0329 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 218 - Lance Allred - The First Legally Deaf NBA PlayerPeople have forgotten how to ask questions and one of the reasons is the online culture that has been spoiling us to have things set and catered to our exact preference. Everything needs to look the way we want it to look, and therefore, if people don’t fit in that perfect cookie-cutter model that we have designed – our comfort zone – then they’re a threat. That is not true! Even if there is a universal truth out there, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t different ways of perceiving it. In today’s episod...2020-02-2532 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 217 - Be a Light; Leave a LegacyA lighthouse symbolizes a steady and grounded structure that guides people to safety and represents strength and hope. And if you think about it, the wonderful lighthouse doesn’t just sit there – it comes in a time of storm as well. So how can you become the light that guides people to overcome the obstacles in their lives? In today’s episode, I am sharing with you a strategy that you can follow step by step to build yourself up, be more productive, learn and be the light that guides your family, your employees...2020-02-1823 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 216 - One of the Grand Secrets to a Happy Life!Across the world, our collective culture is designed to make it easy for us to focus on ourselves, on our own game, and on what we can do to fill our personal buckets. While it’s extremely important to take care of ourselves, there is one thing that can help us find the true happiness that we’re all searching for. Listen to Episode 216 of Becoming Your Best, to learn how you can be truly present and aware of the opportunities that are all around you. This is a life-changing episode and we suggest that you listen to...2020-02-1121 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 215 - Throw Away The ScriptSetting expectations is great! However, more often than not, we tend to tie our happiness to the way we imagine things SHOULD go, and feel disappointed and frustrated when they aren’t how we envisioned. It’s time to throw away our scripts and realize that our peace and balance should not depend on the movie-type expectations we plan for ourselves and others. So, listen to Episode 215 of Becoming your Best, to learn what we mean by that and why this could lead to a more fulfilled and delightful life. In today’s episode, you wi...2020-02-0418 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 214 - The Language of Those Who WinAdopting and incorporating the language of those who win is essential for becoming our best and changing the results we get in our life, both personal and professional. Those who consistently win have a certain dialect of conviction, of confidence that whatever they set out to do is going to result in victory. They figured out the power of self-mastery and they’re champions of mental toughness. In today’s episode, Thomas Blackwell, one of our Master Trainers & International Speakers, and an expert in the language of those who win, talks about identifyi...2020-01-2826 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 213 - How to Make This Your Best Year EverHow do you stay focused rather than setting a New Year’s resolution that just trickles away after a few weeks? There are three keys to being productive and highly successful in your personal and professional life: writing down a vision, setting your roles and goals, and committing to constant pre-week planning. In today’s episode, we discuss each and every one of them, and we will take you, step by step, through the process of making this year the best one you’ve had so far. So, listen to Episode 213 of...2020-01-2126 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 212 - GRATITUDE a key to motivation and abundance!Gratitude can be a game-changer on our motivation, our feelings, and our happiness, as we move forward to becoming our best and to make a difference both in our personal and our professional life. Making a habit out of being grateful every day for all the things that we have can help us live in peace and balance – a trait that every highly successful person has. We’ve dedicated an entire episode on the powerful practice of gratitude, so listen to Episode 212 of Becoming Your Best, to learn how you can easily improve your performanc...2020-01-1416 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 211 - Tim Campos: Personal Productivity Intelligence ToolsHow long does it take for you to schedule meetings or daily activities? We are what we choose to spend our time on, and learning how to be more productive can give us the freedom to do what we enjoy most. On today’s episode, Tim shares with us the story of Woven - an intelligent calendar that helps busy professionals maximize the most valuable asset they have, which is time. Tim Campos is the former Chief Information Officer at Facebook. In his 6 years there, he managed to make it the most pro...2020-01-0725 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode - 210 - A Fresh Start! New Beginnings. Vision, Goals and Doing What Matters MostEvery beginning of a fresh year brings new challenges and opportunities. 2020 will never repeat itself, so how can you make it the best year you’ve had so far? The answer is pretty simple, and you can accomplish whatever you set your mind on, by being determined to constantly use three powerful tools: having a personal vision, setting annual goals, and doing pre-week planning. Episode 210 of Becoming Your Best is filled with amazing quotes, poems, and songs that will definitely boost your eagerness to be your best in the year that is right around th...2019-12-3120 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 209 - The 12 Principles of a Highly Successful Marriage or RelationshipWould you like to have greater happiness, joy, closeness, and deep love in your marriage or partnership? In our study of 40 years, we documented the things that help people become successful leaders, and we discovered 12 Principles that are universal and produce a predictable result. The good news is that these principles work perfectly well in your personal relationships too, and in today’s episode, we are going to show how every single one of them can help you have a wonderful marriage/relationship. So, listen to Episode 209 of Becoming Your Best, to learn that you’re ne...2019-12-2432 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 208 - The Missing Ingredient to Effective CommunicationAre you truly listening to what other people say when you’re having a conversation? Whether we don’t understand a subject because we’re not paying attention, or we misunderstand a situation because we already think we have the answer, it all comes down to one thing. In order to be efficient communicators, we first have to master the ability to listen. A lot of people think listening is about the listener making sense of what the speaker is saying, and although that’s useful, the true conversation happens when you are help...2019-12-1731 min
The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.Podcasting with Nick PalkowskiPodcasting to grow a small business with Nick Palkowski. Nick is a business owner and podcaster. He shares his life experiences and journey to entrepreneurship. He also shares tips & advice for using podcasts to help you grow your small business. Nick offers our listeners a special free download offer – visit the show notes page for this episode for more details. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)2017-11-0652 min
The Creative Business ShowPower of Creating Systems For Your PodcastingProducing high quality content on a consistent basis can be tough! It can take a lot of work and time. But.... there are things you can do to make it easier. On this episode, we will dive into the power of systems and how you can create them for your podcast. Subscribe to the Show Join us LIVE on Wednesday! We’re LIVE on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 am CST, helping you harness the power of podcasting. Join LIVEand participate in the conversation. Facebook.com/NickPalkowski YourPodcastGuru.com/iTunes YourPodcastGuru.com...2017-09-2724 min
The Creative Business Show[Encore Episode] Productivity and Focus: What I learned from a day with Michael HyattRecently I had the chance to spend the day with Michael Hyatt, author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, to talk about focus and productivity. I had the privilege of being part of the beta group for his course that I highly recommend: Free to Focus. In this podcast, I share how the course has impacted my life and my business. I’ll discuss some of the lessons I’ve learned from Michael including: Mega Batching The four different zones that our tasks fall into Deciding where to eliminate, automate, or delegate The...2017-09-2218 min
The Creative Business ShowProven, Practical Advice For A Successful Membership | Interview with Mike MorrisonMembership sites are an amazing way to serve your audience at a deeper level than a course or a podcast possibly could. Mike and Callie over at The Membership Guys teach people how to plan, create, and grow outstanding membership sites. I'll talk to Mike about how a membership can fit into your podcasting business, and how they've used podcasts to grow their membership site. Subscribe to the Show Join us LIVE on Wednesday! We’re LIVE on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 am CST, helping you harness the power of podcasting. Join LIVEand participate in t...2017-09-1552 min
The Creative Business ShowMonetizing Your Podcast with Affiliates | Special Episode with Matt McWilliams This special episode will feature a masterclass recording from Podcast University where I talk to Matt McWilliams about affiliate marketing If you’ve spent any time in the information marketing world you’ve likely seen one of the people you’ve followed promote someone else’s product launch. There’s a good chance that Matt has had a hand in that affiliate launch. Matt is an affiliate manger for launches by experts like Michael Hyatt, Jeff Goins, Ray Edwards, Lewis Howes, Brain Tracy… and many more. He’s the person the big names trust to run t...2017-08-3057 min
The Creative Business ShowAdd Urgency, Sell More | Interview with Jack BornUrgency can be an extremely powerful mental trigger in your sales process. On this episode of the Power of Podcasting we will talk with Jack Born, creator of Deadline Funnel, all about how you can build urgency in your sales funnel Subscribe to the Show Join us LIVE on Wednesday! We’re LIVE on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 am CST, helping you harness the power of podcasting. Join LIVE and participate in the conversation. Facebook.com/NickPalkowski YourPodcastGuru.com/iTunes YourPodcastGuru.com/TV YourPodcastGuru.com/YouTube GooglePlay Power Of Podcasting Community Episode Sponsors...2017-08-2329 min
The Creative Business ShowDoes Podcasting Still Matter??In this episode we ask the big question and dive into how podcasting and live video can go hand in hand. Subscribe to the Show Join us LIVE on Wednesday! We’re LIVE on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 am CST, helping you harness the power of podcasting. Join LIVE and participate in the conversation. Episode Sponsors Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep succeeding! You’re going to learn a lot from the free content available on Power Of Podcasting! But let’s not pretend it’s easy! The informatio...2017-08-2132 min
The Creative Business ShowStart Attracting Business, Stop Chasing It | Interview with Neil MathwegYour growing business dream requires your customers’ trust, something that Neil Mathweg knows a thing or two about. You’ll learn how to position yourself to earn someone’s trust before they even interact with your brand, and how to position yourself to work with people who want to work with you. Come discover the ‘attraction model’ and how it prevents burnout and a rollercoaster ride of sales. Subscribe to the Show Join us LIVE on Wednesday! We’re LIVE on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 am CST, helping you harness the power of podcasting. Join LIVE and parti...2017-08-2131 min
The Creative Business ShowWhat's More Important Than ROI? | An Interview with Spencer SmithSpencer Smith shares the metric that is even more important than ROI. Subscribe to the Show Join us LIVE on Wednesday! We’re LIVE on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 am CST, helping you harness the power of podcasting. Join LIVE and participate in the conversation. Episode Sponsors Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep succeeding! You’re going to learn a lot from the free content available on Power Of Podcasting! But let’s not pretend it’s easy! The information and strategies don’t amount to anything… if they are not i...2017-08-2123 min
The Creative Business ShowHow to Maximize Your Results on the New LinkedIn | Interview with Wayne BreitbarthLinkedIn can be an extremely powerful platform for building your brand. Wayne dives into some great strategies on how to grow your business with this often overlooked platform. Subscribe to the Show Join us LIVE on Wednesday! We’re LIVE on Facebook every Wednesday at 10 am CST, helping you harness the power of podcasting. Join LIVE and participate in the conversation. Episode Sponsors Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep succeeding! You’re going to learn a lot from the free content available on Power Of Podcasting! But let’s not pretend...2017-08-2124 min
The Creative Business ShowDefining Your Ideal Customer | An Interview with Cathy YergesLearn how to define your ideal customer to help you fast track building your brand. http://YourPodcastGuru.com/0442017-08-2124 min
The Creative Business ShowLessons From Launching on a New MediumA few weeks ago I launched my latest podcast but this one has a unique twist... it's also a live streamed show. There were 5 big lessons learned from this... semi successful... launch. I'll go over the good, the bad, and the ugly in this stream. http://YourPodcastGuru.com/0422017-08-2126 min
The Creative Business ShowHow to Gain Partnerships with Brands | Interview with Lauren AndersonLearn how you can build a partnership with other brands to help serve your audience. http://yourpodcastguru.com/0412017-08-2130 minThe Creative Business ShowThe Four Types of Podcast Episodes You Need to Be Creating"I want to interview other entrepreneurs" ....or speakers, ....or experts, ....or _____ (fill in a topic area). This is most peoples approach to creating content for their podcast. At best this approach is short sighted.... at worst pure laziness. Yes interview podcasts are popular. And yes you SHOULD consider having them in your episode line up. But to only focus on interviews is doing your audience, your podcast, and yourself a disservice. To get the most out of your podcast there are four types of podcast episodes that I believe...2017-08-2134 min
The Creative Business ShowFinding the Right Niche For Your Podcast & Business How do I find the right niche? I hear that question all the time. Well you're in luck because in this episode I'm talking with Chris Rudolph and we will be diving into "Finding The Right Niche For Your Podcast and Business" You've probably had about the importance of narrowing your focus to a very specific niche because as they say "the riches are in the niches." BUT... very few people actually tell you how to pick one! Chris and I walk you through some very actionable steps to...2017-05-0533 min
The Creative Business ShowMost Common Podcasting Questions In this episode I answer some of the most common podcasting questions I get. Some of the questions include: What Equipment do I need? Is podcasting right for me? Is there a certain day that works better? How frequently do you release episodes? What parts do you outsource? Or do you do it all yourself? What if I’m not an expert? I don't know where to start SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST RESOURCES PodcastingForProfitsCourse.com Power Of Podcasting Live show Podcasting Masterclass Yo...2017-05-0129 min
The Creative Business ShowBuilding A Brand Through Content Creation I'm a big believer that today the only way to really grow a business is to consistently add value to your audience. That applies to any business whether you're a restaurant, real estate agent, or an author. In this episode of the podcast, I sit down to talk with Amber Swenor, founder of Strategic Partners Marketing and Amberdella Consulting. Amber knows that an effective marketing strategy is built upon a brand foundation, taking into account why your business exists, for whom and the promise that you make to that audience. A brand is m...2017-04-1440 min
The Creative Business ShowThe Fastest Way to Grow Your Audience If you are looking to grow your audience fast I'll dive into one of the best strategies for doing just that on this episode of the podcast. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO PODCAST RESOURCES YourPodcastGuru.com/itunes YourPodcastGuru.com/LeadMagnet 2017-04-0731 minThe Creative Business ShowLiving a Life Of Significance | An Interview with Aaron WalkerAre you ready to live the life you've always wanted? Too often people walk through life bouncing from one event to the next, allowing life to dictate their path. In this episode we will talk to Aaron Walker the author of View From The Top. Aaron is a businessman and Life Coach that has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He has over 35 years of business experience and has started 12 different businesses in a variety of industries. He has grown his latest, a Life Coaching and mentorship business, mai...2017-03-3042 min
The Creative Business ShowGet More Coaching Clients with Podcasting As a coach, you're already GREAT at what you do... teaching. Let's put those skills to work in the most effective marketing tool there is... podcasting. I'll dive into the strategies that you can use to build a relationship with your audience and grow your coaching business in a natural, automated way. In this episode, you'll learn: How to effectively use podcasts to get more clients! The 3 Part Marketing Strategy for podcasts The 5 stages of building a podcast business (and what stage you are!) How to SELL with podcasts Repurposing your podcast e...2017-03-2247 min
The Creative Business ShowGetting Exposure For Your Business | An Interview with Adrienne Dorison If you are serious about getting consistent clients to your business and growing powerful platform then you need to be taking the actions that get the best results. Those results aren't coming from commenting in Facebook groups, spending hours each day on social media, watching webinars your never take action on, or tweaking your website till it's perfect. The best results come from getting in front of the your ideal audience members with minimal effort. One way to do that is by leveraging other people's audiences through media coverage or guest podcasting. 2017-02-1633 min
The Creative Business ShowEdit & Share!! | Day 5 of the Get Started Podcasting ChallengeIt's now the final day of the 5 Day Get Started Podcasting Challenge! Before we get to the final challenge, however, I just wanted to say thanks! First, to everyone who followed along with this challenge, especially those who pushed hard through those fears that popped up when recording an episode for the first time. Imagine the people you may be able to help or provide service to. Don't ever let that fear stop you from potentially helping them, because remember - a successful business is one that serves! Whether you finished your recording o...2017-01-1914 min
The Creative Business ShowRecord Your First Episode | Day 4 of the Get Started Podcasting ChallengeWe're now into Day 4 of our 5 Day Get Started Podcasting Challenge! If you've been following along, you now have a selected your equipment, built a solid foundation for your podcast business, and discovered how you can stand out from the crowd. Now it's time for an exciting (and sometimes nerve racking) moment.... recording your first episode! One of the greatest things about podcasting is... there are NO RULES. You can design your show any way you want, you want a 60 second interview show...great. If you want a 4 hour solo episode...a...2017-01-1218 min
The Creative Business ShowStand Out From The Crowd | Day 3 of the Get Started Podcasting Challenge We're now into Day 3 of our 5 Day Get Started Podcasting Challenge! Great work! You now have a selected your equipment and built a solid foundation for your podcast business. Now it's time to talk about getting your podcast to stand out! You won't get listeners if your branding and visuals don't speak to your ideal audience. iTunes is by far the largest podcast directory. This is where people go to find new podcasts to listen to (even if they use a different player they are likely still connected through i...2017-01-0532 minThe Creative Business ShowSet Up Your Recording Studio | Day 2 of the Get Started Podcasting Challenge Have you set up your recording studio yet? This episode of the podcast we will dive into the best year options for your budget and style you want to record. This episode is from Day 2 of the 5 Day Get Started Podcasting Challenge that I am releasing here on the podcast to everyone. Last week's episode, you were told to build your foundation for your podcast business. In the Power Of Podcasting Facebook Group, dozens of you reported that you were able to plan a solid foundation for your show! If you aren't in the...2016-12-2924 min
The Creative Business ShowBuilding a Foundation | Day 1 of the Get Started Podcasting Challenge This episode of the podcast is a special one. Recently, I ran a 5 Day Get Started Podcasting Challenge. We had some excellent results. So I wanted to release it here on the podcast. The entire goal of this challenge is to help you through the beginning stages of creating a podcast. Your podcast can become one of the most important assets in your business. Yes, it can eventually help you sell your products and goods, but most important, it'll allow you to instantly build a relationship with real people who have given you...2016-12-2212 min
The Creative Business ShowThe 3 Keys to Taking Fast Action on What You LearnedDo you ever feel overwhelmed with all the information and action items you have after a live event? Have you gone through a course that was packed with incredible information only to find that you implemented none of it? I was recently at a mastermind event when one of the attendees share a framework he uses to help make sure he takes action on the most important take aways from any learning experience. This framework works for live events, masterminds, courses, and books. Really it is a way to narrow your focus and...2016-11-0407 min
The Creative Business ShowBook Worm Brilliance: The Power of Reading Daily When’s the last time you invested in yourself? With today’s crazy schedules, it can be really difficult to carve out time for yourself, but neglecting to invest in yourself is a mistake. The biggest habit that’s affected my life is reading. It only takes 10-15 minutes a day to expand your knowledge and invest time in yourself by reading. We discuss: Developing a healthy morning routine 5 steps to creating good reading habits Absorbing what you read We want to know what book you’re reading right now! Leave us a comment on Facebook or...2016-10-1613 min
The Creative Business ShowProductivity and Focus: What I learned from a day with Michael HyattRecently I had the chance to spend the day with Michael Hyatt, author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, to talk about focus and productivity. I had the privilege of being part of the beta group for his course that I highly recommend: Free to Focus. In this podcast, I share how the course has impacted my life and my business. I’ll discuss some of the lessons I’ve learned from Michael including: Mega Batching The four different zones that our tasks fall into Deciding where to eliminate, automate, or delegate The i...2016-10-0714 min
The Creative Business ShowThe Death of Concentration - How You Can Survive When’s the last time you sat down to really concentrate? We’ve been conditioned to be distracted, but when do we do the impactful work that requires focus? Author, Cal Newport, talks about this phenomenon in my new favorite book, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. In this podcast we’ll touch on points from the book, including: The Importance of Deep Work The Four Philosophies of Deep Work Embracing Boredom If your work requires periods of total concentration, you need this book. Check yourpodcastguru.com/deepwork or get it on amazon...2016-09-3012 min
The Creative Business ShowDon't Be a Lone Wolf, Learn from the pack When it comes to your big goals, are you a lone wolf? Do you do everything yourself only to fall short? It’s important to understand that you can’t do it all on your own. Let’s talk about taking your goals to the next level with help from others. In this quick episode, we’ll discuss: Why you can’t do it all on your own Four ways that you can learn from the expertise from others What sets coaching apart from other ways to learn Are you ready to start your podcast, but you don’t...2016-09-2307 min
The Creative Business ShowLiving with Significance Are you having trouble finding your purpose? Have you jumped around from job to job because you can’t find the right fit? We all have a daydream that plays on repeat in our heads, but how do you take that dream and turn it into something real? Professional speaker and career coach, Kent Julian, believes that you shouldn’t wait to find significance. “Real success is significance.” Kent is the founder of Live It Forward, a mission to help people flourish in the most important roles of their lives. Today he shares his expertise on marketing, finding your...2016-09-1638 min
The Creative Business ShowGetting Past the Fear | An Interview with Stephen Christopher On today’s episode, Stephen Christopher joins us to talk about the most common reason that so many of us keep putting off the pursuit of our life’s passion and goals – fear! Getting started on any new venture can feel like a huge risk, but with only one life to life, the only risk you’re taking is not getting started! Stephen shares that consistency and commitment are the keys to a podcast’s success because it’s those two things that your growing audience comes to trust and expect. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, alr...2016-06-1743 min
The Creative Business ShowAnnouncing Expert Database: How to Use Guest Interviews to Grow Your Business I have a lot to share about our new Expert Database, now available through Your Podcast Guru! We just completed the beta stage of the launch and experienced more success and positive feedback than we ever expected! Now, we’re moving forward full-force and can’t wait to bring you on board. You’ve got amazing content filled with valuable insights and stories, and we want to help you connect those ideas with your audience. Our job is to get you guest spots on relevant podcasts, create beautiful, momentum-building graphics to help you blast the episode on all yo...2016-06-1008 min
The Creative Business ShowHow to Get Booked On Podcasts | An Interview with Jessica Rhodes
Getting great guests for your podcast—who doesn’t want that? The big question—which I get a lot—is how to get those great guests. And then there’s the flip side: What if you’re looking to get booked as a guest? (Which of course is a good way to help your own podcast!) These are ideal questions for my own guest today, Jessica Rhodes. She’s the founder and CEO of Interview Connections, a company that specializes in connecting podcasts with guests.
And as if that weren’t enough, Jessica’s actually become a power podcaster in...2016-04-1528 min
The Creative Business ShowBuilding a Launch Team For Your Podcast
When you launch your podcast, you want the experience to be as valuable as possible for you and your followers. To help streamline your process, you will need to recruit a launch team that will promote your podcast and your brand.
In this episode, you will learn strategies for creating the launch team you’ll need to effectively launch your content, including…
How to create an opt-in page, a welcome email, and pre-written posts for social media outlets
Why you might need a tutorial to direct your team on how to leave reviews on iTunes
The impo...2016-02-1918 min
The Creative Business ShowBoosting Rankings With Reviews
Last episode we went over your basic launch strategy and gave you a few strategies to use iTunes to your advantage. This time, we’re diving deeper into the launch process so you can maximize your reviews by using a contest to attract your ideal target clients.
In this episode, you will…
Discover three ways you can really optimize your reviews and boost your audience
Learn what a contest should (and should not) look like to ensure that your audience is in line with your brand and your message
Find out how to mobilize your audience with...2016-02-1223 min
The Creative Business ShowYour First Episodes
When launching your own podcast and putting your ideas out into the world, the part that you’ll be the most excited (and nervous) about is releasing the first three episodes. Today we’re talking about how you can use iTunes’ New and Noteworthy section to your advantage and why three is the magic number for your big release.
Tune in and find out what your first three episodes should look like and why they’re so important to the success of your podcast.
“Producing a podcast is much more than turning on your RSS feed and sending...2016-02-0610 min
The Creative Business ShowLaunching Your PodcastSo many people are looking to start their own podcast and get their message out to the world. If you’re looking to build momentum and see real results, the Your Podcast Guru launch process will inspire you to start thinking strategically on how to release your content in the most effective way possible.
In this episode, you will…
Learn the 5 mental triggers of your audience and how you targeting them will dramatically increase your number of listeners
Find out how to build your launch team to create more excitement around your podcast and your brand
Disc...2016-01-2937 minBecoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leadersnick@yourpodcastguru.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-01-1900 min
The Creative Business ShowCreating a Solid Foundation For Your PodcastIf you're looking to start out this new year with a brand new podcast, you’ll want to start off by laying a strong foundation to build your brand. To get the results that you want, you need to start by asking yourself the right questions to focus in on your ultimate goals.
In every initial on-boarding call with s new client, we here at Your Podcast Guru like to start with five major questions to help sort out how a podcast can help you to attract the right people, repel the wrong people, and get those aud...2016-01-1521 min
The Creative Business Show2015 Year In Review2015 was a HUGE year for us here at Your Podcast Guru. In this episode we take a quick look at some of the highlights from this last year and let you know what to expect from 2016!
Here is a quick recap of last year
Launched Power of Podcasting audio AND video podcast
Released Power of Podcasting Book
Made the transition from self employed to running a company!
It was an amazing year, and I cannot wait for the awesomeness that will be 2016! Thank you for being a part of the YPG community. Let's make 2016 our best year ever2016-01-0813 min
The Creative Business ShowGet Your FREE COPY of The Power of Podcasting BookGet your free copy of The Power of Podcasting at PowerOfPodcastingBook.com
You have a message. You have stories. You have insights and advice that you need to share because you can be the defining factor that improves the life of another person.
Podcasting is one of the best mediums to get your message out there and with my new book, The Power of Podcasting, you will get a step by step guide on creating your own podcast.
In the book, you will…
Discover which equipment best suits your unique pod...2015-12-0706 min
The Creative Business ShowLaura Roeder | How Social Media Automation Can Help Grow Your Audience and Save You TimeLike many entrepreneurs, Laura Roeder quickly became impatient with the corporate ladder and became her own boss. After working a “real job” for a year and a half as a graphic designer, she decided that she wanted to do more and she wanted to do more now.
Today, Laura is responsible for creating a revolutionary social media strategy tool named Edgar. If you haven’t met Edgar yet, you’re going to want to get his number as he has transformed social media marketing from spreadsheets and manual updates to automation and organization.
In this episode...2015-11-2737 min
The Creative Business ShowDon Stanley | How Content Creation Can Grow Your BusinessOn the podcast we often discuss how creating content can help attract an audience and grow your business. But how do you create content and effectively market your business? Where do you start? Regardless of where you are in your web-strategy and content development, today’s guest can help.
Today I’m talking with Don Stanley, founder of 3 Rhino Media, professor at UW-Madison, and an expert on social media and inbound marketing.
In this episode, you will…
Hear how content creation can boost your business
Learn how you can begin developing your own content and ho...2015-11-2035 min
The Creative Business ShowAmy Climer | The Deliberate Creative (A Case Study About the Process of Launching a New Podcast)Starting a podcast can be a nerve-wracking and challenging experience but it can also be profoundly rewarding and fun. This June, Amy Climer, founder of Climer Consulting, took the plunge and began The Deliberate Creative Podcast. As of this interview, she is on her fourteenth episode and has come a long way in developing a process and attracting an audience.
In this episode, you will…
Be inspired by how Amy decided to launch her own podcast
Hear how podcasting plays a role in Amy’s business and in her larger mission of encouraging creativity and success
Find...2015-11-1325 min
The Creative Business ShowJeff Goins | Finding Your TribeWe’ve all seen people glued to their devices and we’re taught to think that they're distracted from the “real world”. But with the rise of social media and online income streams, that is far from the truth for my guest today, Jeff Goins.
Jeff is a fellow podcaster, a blogger, an author, and an online coach, but above all, he is a writer. After years of struggling with marketing himself as a writer, his life mission is to guide others in recognizing the value in their writing and helping them to profit from their talent and hard...2015-11-0637 min
The Creative Business ShowRay Edwards | Writing Words That Sell
Today I have the honor of speaking to a man who helped inspire me to get into podcasting: Ray Edwards. A man of many talents, Ray began his career in radio where he had a lot of success but he began to see change on the horizon. After leaving radio to get in to marketing, he saw the growing potential and influence of podcasting and he jumped right in.
In this episode, you will…
Hear some of the biggest lessons Ray learned in his first few years of podcasting
Discover the secret to being authentic on ai...2015-10-2638 min
The Creative Business ShowWhich Microphone Should You Use For Your Podcast?
When you’re starting your own podcast, there’s a few key, foundational tools needed to really reach your audience and expand your business. In this section, we’ll discuss the major gear needed to start producing your very own podcast starting with selecting the right microphone for your needs.
In this episode, I’ll be sharing the pros and cons of five microphone with different price points and varying audio quality to help you find the microphone that best suits your needs.
The first microphone can be found in your standard Apple headphones. If you don’...2015-07-1712 minThe Creative Business ShowMitch Matthews | Multiplying Your ImpactWhen you’re the founder of a business or an organization, it can be challenging to find the time to send a consistent message to your audience while creating new content. Join host Nick Palkowski as he interviews keynote speaker, lifestyle coach, entrepreneur, and host of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews, on how podcasting has helped him to reach a wider audience and allowed him to specialize in what he does best: creating content.
Long before podcasting, Mitch was finding ways to manage the different prongs of his core business: speaking, one-on-one training, and online train...2015-07-0342 min
The Creative Business ShowHow to Create Content For Your PodcastAfter speaking at an event, I get a lot of questions from the audience about how to start their own podcasts. After the more technological questions, the most frequently asked question is this: how do I create content for my podcast?
A lot of people hesitate about putting their message out in the world. They fear that they aren't experts. Get over that fear right now. It's not not about knowing everything there is to know about your subject. Being an expert is not about having all of the answers.
If you are further along...2015-06-2609 min
The Creative Business ShowHal Elrod | Growing Your Brand Through a CommunityAs one of the most accessible ways to add consistent value for your audience, podcasting is quickly becoming a game changer in the world of entrepreneurs and business owners. Join host Nick Palkowski as he interviews international success coach, keynote speaker, and international bestselling author, Hal Elrod on building a personal brand and growing your audience.
Starting with Cutco Cutlery at the age of nineteen, Hal surpassed sales records within days of joining the company. But after a devastating car crash where he died for six minutes, he decided that he would dedicate his life to inspiring p...2015-06-1928 min
The Creative Business ShowHow to Use a Podcast To Grow Your BusinessTwo words: the funnel.
Wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, the funnel is the perfect model to grow your business and find your customer base. The more audience members you add to the top, the more people who trickle down the funnel and become dedicated, valuable customers.
At the top of the funnel is your free content. This is where podcasts can be phenomenal tools to help attract audience members who can anonymously consume your content while they decide if they like what you have to offer. Next is the free email subs...2015-06-1909 min
The Creative Business ShowThe Power of Your VoiceAt the early age of 5, he started his own make-shift business on the kindergarten school bus. By age 9, he knew he wanted to own his own business. Today, as the owner of Your Podcast Guru, Nick Palkowski has made his dream a reality as he works to help other entrepreneurs build their businesses through the power of podcasting.
Gone are the days of scouring the Internet for tips, tricks, and strategies for running an effective podcast. For a monthly fee, Your Podcast Guru allows you to deliver value to your audience with little to no effort on...2015-06-0811 min
Habits 2 Goals: The Habit Factor® Podcast with Martin GrunburgNick Palkowski | Podcasting Insights From The MasterThis episode has us turning the tables... in the coming weeks we'll begin to weave-in interviews of domain industry experts so we figured we might as well start with Nick Palkowski, podcast guru, expert in online marketing strategy and all-around-great guy!Things weren't always sunshine and rainbows for Nick. The first business he started in college, while a great learning experience, ultimately left him with $2 in his bank account and a jar of peanut butter. A jar of peanut butter. Those important lessons (from failure) taught Nick what not to do and what he needed to...2015-06-0846 min