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Grey Matters, with Steve DottoThe Comeback Stage: Speaker Insights for a New Era - GM 84Reviving a Speaking Career Post-Covid: Tips and Strategies with Steve Dodo and Vivica von Rosen
In this episode of Gray Matters, host Steve Dotto and co-host Vivica von Rosen discuss the challenges and opportunities in the professional speaking world post-Covid. They explore the shift from live events to virtual conferences, the hurdles of re-entering the speaking circuit, and strategies for landing speaking gigs in the current landscape. Vivica shares her insights on rebuilding a speaking business, including the importance of visibility, identifying the right audiences, and leveraging AI tools for research.
00:00 Introduction to Gray Matters2025-05-0120 minGrey Matters, with Steve DottoDeliberate Disruption: Turning Life Changes Into Opportunities with Bernadette McClelland - GM80Navigating Deliberate Disruption with Bernadette McClellan
In this episode of Gray Matters, hosts Steve Dotto and Viveka Von Rosen explore the concept of deliberate disruption with expert Bernadette McClelland. Bernadette shares her insights on intentional disruption, the importance of evolving rather than pivoting, and how leaders can transform uncertainty into results. Through personal stories and practical advice, the discussion delves into making conscious decisions to disrupt the status quo and the potential growth that comes from these transformative changes. Join the conversation and learn how to approach disruption with courage, conviction, and choice.
Bernadette's Website2025-03-2032 minGrey Matters, with Steve DottoCrafting Your Bestseller: A Conversation with Book Coach Jane Tabachnick - GM 79Revolutionizing Book Publishing in the Age of AI with Jane Tabachnick
In this episode of Gray Matters, hosts Steve Dotto and Viveka Von Rosen explore the world of book publishing and writing with book coach Jane Tabachnick. The episode discusses the advantages of using AI in the writing process, the challenges authors face with self-publishing, and the importance of book marketing. Jane shares valuable insights on when to write a book, creating a writing habit, and the critical role of a good book cover and editor. Tune in to learn how to navigate the evolving landscape of...2025-03-1742 minGrey Matters, with Steve DottoRethinking Entrepreneurship: Adapting in a Fast-Changing World- GM 78From Plan and Execute to Seed and Grow: Navigating Business Changes for Boomers and Gen X
Join Steve Dotto in this solo episode of Gray Matters, the podcast for Boomers and Gen X. Steve dives deep into the significant changes that Boomers and Gen X have experienced in the business world from their early careers to the present day. He discusses the old 'plan and execute' business model, contrasting it with today's more dynamic 'seed and grow' approach. Steve provides invaluable insights and personal experiences, highlighting how modern tools like AI have revolutionized business opportunities and success...2025-03-1524 minGrey Matters, with Steve DottoAlgorithm Anxiety: Understanding Digital ManipulationThe Hidden Influence of Social Media Algorithms | Gray Matters Podcast
In this episode of Grey Matters, Steve Dotto dives into the unsettling influence of social media algorithms on our opinions and behaviors. Reflecting on how sources of information have evolved from our youth to the rise of platforms like YouTube and Facebook, Steve examines the transition from intentional content consumption to algorithm-driven feeds. He highlights the potential manipulative power of these algorithms and emphasizes the importance of awareness and intent in our digital interactions.
Join the conversation and share your thoughts on the impact of so...2025-03-0812 minGrey Matters, with Steve DottoCracking the TikTok Algorithm: Lessons from an Unexpected Viral MomentThe Viral Nature of TikTok with Todd Maffin | Special Edition of Grey Matters: Episode 75
In this special edition of Grey Matters, host Steve Dotto is joined by Todd Maffin to discuss the viral nature of TikTok. Todd, a former CBC radio show host and digital marketer, talks about his journey from having a modest TikTok account to gaining significant traction by posting content about identifying Canadian goods during trade tensions between Canada and the US. The conversation delves into the TikTok algorithm, the platform's unique engagement features, and strategies for repurposing content across other social media platforms. T...2025-02-2723 minGrey Matters, with Steve DottoKindle Controversy: Amazon sets a deadline for you to "own" your books.Amazon's New Kindle Terms of Service Explained | With Mike Vardy
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In this episode of Gray Matters, Steve Dotto and guest Mike Vardy discuss Amazon's upcoming changes to the Kindle bookstore's terms of service, effective February 25, 2025. These changes mean that when you 'purchase' a Kindle book, you are actually only licensing it, similar to how streaming services operate. They explore the implications...2025-02-2219 minGrey Matters, with Steve DottoGrey Matters Podcast Reboot! - GM 71Gray Matters Reboot: Navigating Online Life for Baby Boomers and GenX
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Welcome back to Gray Matters! Steve Dotto and co-host Viveka von Rosen reboot the podcast after a three-year hiatus. In this episode, Steve shares his guilt and challenges about pausing the podcast and announces exciting new changes, including the addition of Viveka as co-host. They discuss expanding their content beyond just online business-building for Baby Boomers and Gen X, delving into social issues, health, and the impact of technology. Th...2025-02-1429 min
Build Your Tribe | Grow Your Business with Social MediaSafest and Easiest Way To Share PasswordsAre you an entrepreneur concerned with the dilemma of sharing passwords without compromising your security or opening yourself up to hackers? In this episode of Build Your Tribe, Chalene Johnson addresses the concerns most have about sharing passwords and sensitive information in the business realm. Drawing from her personal experience of a significant hack in 2015, Chalene stresses the paramount importance of safeguarding your digital assets from potential cyber threats and hackers to ensure all of your accounts remain safe and secure. Are you an entrepreneur grappling with the best way to delegate digital access without...2023-10-3118 min
Confident Live Marketing ShowGoing Into the Archives: Bonus Special #14Welcome to the fourteenth bonus episode of the Confident Live Marketing Podcast, as we continue the celebration leading up to our 200th episode and 4th anniversary!In this bonus episode, I’m again going back into the archives and highlighting some special guest interviews. I interview Steve Dotto and Mike Allton about building your social media and content empire and learning from traditional TV. Steve also tells me what I am doing wrong and what I need to do instead!Please Subscribe! Don’t miss an episode! You can subscribe on Apple podcasts here...2023-05-1920 min
Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and LifeSteve Dotto on Navigating Career TransitionsSteve Dotto is a Tech geek, Business owner and Entrepreneur. For over 20 years, as host and executive producer of Dotto Tech, a nationally syndicated TV show. His new co-written book is 'No Limit Over 50: What To Do When You’ve Been Let Go, Replaced, Displaced, Or Just Want Something Different From Life'.In this conversation Steve talks with Erik about the current state of the workforce and how to prepare for the future.This episode is brought to you by:
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TubeTalk: Your YouTube How-To GuideWhen YouTube is Just ONE Part of your Business StrategySend us a textSteve Dotto understands that having a YouTube channel is just the start when you're looking to build out your business as an entrepreneur. Steve Dotto is a business owner who got his start on television back in the 1990's. Today Steve teaches others how to build their own communities, grow their own YouTube channels, and promote their products and services. He understands the importance of building a mailing list and diversifying your business. For Steve, YouTube is just the start!Follow Steve Dotto Here:DottoTech on YouTube...2021-08-051h 01