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Small Business CelebrationEpisode #212, Zeb Welborn, Welborn Media - Chino Chamber of Commerce (Visibility Through Speaking)Zeb Welborn, President of Welborn Media and the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, guides us on increasing your business's visibility through speaking engagements, how to give back to your mentor, starting your business from a place of desperation, and...what can winning championship soccer teach you about business?2023-01-2935 min

Join Up Dots - Business Coaching Made Easy (With A Bit Of Life Coaching Too)Ten Years Of Dots With Zeb WelbornTen Years Of Dots With Zeb Welborn Zeb Welborn is a name that many of the listeners will not have heard of but was a major part of the growth of Join Up Dots. In fact he appeared on episode 32 in the first month of the show back in 2014 You see there are times when everybody needs a little confidence booster in the early days, and having someone believe in you enough to say “I know you have just started David, but come on my Defining Success podcast as a guest and tell your story” was just the kicker I need...2023-01-2051 min

Association Leadership RadioAssociation Leadership Radio: Zeb Welborn with Chino Valley Chamber of CommerceZeb Welborn is the Founder of Welborn Social Media and the President of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce. he is the host of The Defining Success Podcast, author of The Social Golf Course and creator of the Sharing Your Passion Essay Scholarship contest. Zeb is also the President and Owner of 19th Hole Media: [...]2020-08-2228 min

Get Published PodcastZeb Welborn - Organizing a Book Launch Golf TournamentIn episode 196 of the Get Published Podcast, Host and 13-Time Bestselling Author Paul G. Brodie interviews Zeb Welborn about his author journey and how to organize a book launch golf tournament to promote your book. Find out more about our Publishing Services at www.GetPublishedPodcast.com 2019-01-3100 min

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways PodcastEp. 94: Emergency 9 with #GolfChat Creator Zeb WelbornZeb Welborn, social media expert, entrepreneur and the mind behind Twitter’s #GolfChat “Fastest Hour in Golf” plunges into the “Talking GolfGetaways” Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz, which reaches all the back into his Scottish family history.2018-03-1525 min

Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways PodcastEp. 93: Twitter #GolfChat Creator Zeb Welborn Chats about GolfSocial media expert and entrepreneur Zeb Welborn, who created Twitter’s weekly #GolfChat Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern, joins the podcast to talk about golf, travel and a family history steeped in the history of the game.2018-03-1322 min

Starve the DoubtsCatching up with Zeb WelbornZeb Welborn - http://welbornmedia.com/Support the show 2017-04-1311 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 120: Break the Rules If There is a Compelling Reason To Do So | Jay BlasiDuring this episode, Jay Blasi shares his experience designing Chamber's Bay Golf Course, the home of the 2015 U.S. Open. One piece of advice Jay shares about golf course design is to break the rules if there is a compelling reason to do so. Jay Blasi spent his initial years at RTJ II assisting the design team on dozens of projects around the world. His first opportunity to serve as one of the lead architects on a project team came at Chambers Bay, a true links layout on the shores of Puget Sound, in University Pl...2015-06-0944 min

Starve the DoubtsDefining Success with Zeb WelbornZeb Welborn from the Defining Success podcast joins Adam Witmer, Jody Maberry & I for this episode of Starve the Doubts :)Personalized Cancer Treatment Center in USAWe treat you—not just your illness—with personalized, integrative care, love, and support.Support the show 2015-06-0632 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 119: King of Your Mental Domain | Chris BurnsChris Burns is a golfer, golf coach, the host of the Golf More Swing Less Podcast, owner of the Golf More Swing Less website, and author of King of the Mental Swing. In Episode 109 Chris Burns will teach you how you can use the mental golf swing to help you become the king of your mental domain. Golf is 90% mental and 10% physical. When you're the king of your mental domain, you're the king of your mental domain. An athletic position is really critical because your setup predetermines your golf swing. The athle...2015-04-0446 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 118: Ten Top Tips for Direct Sales | Vicki FitchVicki Fitch bought her first house at 19, started her first company at the age of 20, became a serial entrepreneur and was in the Top 10 of Sales and/or Recruiting for more than 10 years consecutively in her direct sales company all while raising a family. In Episode 118 of the Defining Success Podcast, Vicki will be sharing her ten top tips for direct sales. In Episode 118 of the Defining Success Podcast, Vicki Fitch shares her ten top tips for direct sales. Be Passionate Find a Leader You Respect Find a Coach Make Connections Use Social Media Create Original Con...2015-03-1749 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 117: How to Use Help a Reporter Out (HARO) | Michael KawulaMichael Kawula is going to teach you how to use Help a Reporter Out, also known as HARO. We're going to walk you through how to set up an account, how to receive HARO emails, how to effectively respond to queries from reporters, and how to get your articles published on sites like Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, Fox, the Huffington Post, and much, much more. Help a Reporter Out (HARO) is a free tool. To use HARO visit HelpAReporterOut.com and sign up. When you sign up you'll receive emails three times a day: morning, afternoon and night. 2015-02-2748 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 116: The NEW Defining Success PodcastAfter my 100th interview on the Defining Success Podcast, I've decided to change the format of the show. Instead of focusing on the individual and how they've managed to become successful, I'll be focusing on a particular skill, trait or ability that has helped that person to become successful. I'm making the change to the podcast, because, to me, it feels like a logical next step to extend the podcast and make it more meaningful to our listeners. It has been amazing getting to know so many amazing individuals and being able to talk with them about th...2015-02-2625 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 115: Hit the Ball as Hard as You Can | Larry WelbornLarry Welborn recently retired after a 43-year career as the legal affairs reporter for the Orange County Register, in which he covered many high-profile cases but showed a high level of enthusiasm and dedication in every story he covered. Since 1981, Welborn has also been the chairman and president of CSPA, which is preparing for its 64th-annual high school journalism workshop on the campus of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. In anticipation of this interview I was eager to see what my dad would when I asked him what piece of advice he...2015-02-1047 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 114: Follow Through on Your Promises | Jaime De La TorreIn Episode 114, our 99th interview on the Defining Success Podcast, Jaime De La Torre shares his thoughts on business, success and how important it is to follow through on your promises. Jaime owns two successful nurseries in Southern California and knows what it takes to build a successful business. Jaime De La Torre is the owner of DLT Growers founded in 1987 and Monte Vista Farms. After having worked 8 years for different groundcover nurseries, he decided to try his luck and start his own groundcover nursery. It soon became a family business, as many of Jimmy's family members j...2015-01-2742 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 113: The Three Ways You Can Make Money Online | Nick LoperIn Episode 113 Nick Loper discusses the three ways to make money online by selling advertising, products or services. Learn more from Nick Loper and how to make money online in this episode of the Defining Success Podcast. Nick is an author, entrepreneur, and a lifelong student in the game of business. His latest role is as Chief Side Hustler at SideHustleNation.com, a growing community and resource for aspiring and part-time entrepreneurs.2015-01-1436 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 112: The Entrepreneurial Work Mode | Pamela SlimBeing an entrepreneur is not for everyone according to Pamela Slim. Entrepreneurs need to be competent in the entrepreneurial work mode. In Episode 112, Pamela Slim and I will discuss the entrepreneurial work mode and how to become successful as an entrepreneur. Pamela Slim is an award-winning author, speaker and leader in the new world of work. She spent the first 10 years of her solo practice as a consultant to large corporations such as Hewlett-Packard, Charles Schwab and Cisco Systems, where she worked with thousands of employees, managers and executives. In 2005, she started the Escape from Cubicle Nation blo...2014-12-3156 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 111: Time Management Tips and Tactics | Tom Dowd, Author of Time Management ManifestoTom Dowd is the author of Time Management Manifesto. In Episode 111 of the Defining Success Podcast, Tom Dowd shares his time management tips and tactics with us. Learn how to manage your time better in this episode of the Defining Success Podcast. Time management is a disciplined mindset to be able to live in the moment while working toward the future. It is all mental—it’s an attitude. Having control in your life is about commitment, routines, flexibility, adjustments, and planning. We create our own self-limitations. We say we’ll do tomorrow what we really want to do today...2014-12-1749 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 110: Feed a Starving Crowd | Author Robert Coorey, MBARobert Coorey is the author of Feed a Starving Crowd, More than 200 Hot and Fresh Marketing Strategies to Help you Find Hungry Customers. The book covers more than 200 ways businesses have become successful marketing their products or services in today's economy. Learn how to feed a starving crowd in Episode 110 of the Defining Success Podcast. Robert Coorey, MBA, is a #1 best-selling author and wildly successful marketer. Currently, he's Director of Global Business at E-Web Marketing, Australia's top online marketing agency. He's obsessed with helping others achieve unheard of results through innovative strategies to feed starving cr...2014-12-0433 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 109: The Value of a Social Share | Olga Mizrahi Author of Sell Local, Think GlobalOlga Mizrahi is the author of Sell Local, Think Global: 50 Innovative Ways to Make a Chunk of Change and Grow Your Business. In Episode 109 of the Defining Success Podcast, Olga and I discuss the value of a social share and how impactful it can be to businesses everywhere. On this Happy Thanksgiving week, let's be appreciative to all of those people who take the time, effort, and energy to share our stuff! Olga Mizrahi is a mother. She likes to bike, ski, and blown glass. She operates firmly between the right and left brain. She loves fantastic desig...2014-11-2550 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 108: From Scarcity to Abundance | Ellory WellsIn Episode 108 of the Defining Success Podcast, Ellory Wells shares how he lost his job and took up a career in online marketing. Learn about his transition and how he's living in a world that's transitioning from scarcity to abundance. Ellory Wells was born and raised in north Texas. He loves technology, gadgets, cool toys, video games and movies. He often writes his blog posts while sitting on my back porch overlooking nature and the golf course. In addition to writing and coaching, he enjoys reading, watching TV and movies, playing golf and spending time wit...2014-11-1859 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 107: Why You Shouldn't Chase Squirrels | Matt Wilson from Under30ExperiencesEntrepreneurs often spread themselves too thin and Matt Wilson shares how that was one of his biggest mistakes. At 28 years old, Matt's been able to do some pretty remarkable things including running a successful business, traveling the globe, and interviewing Donald Trump. Matt Wilson is co-founder of Under30CEO. After two years traveling and working from his laptop, Matt's official title became Adventurer in Residence, heading up Under30Media's travel company Under30Experiences.2014-11-1244 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 106: Capitalizing on Great Ideas | David Frood from The Thinking CorporationIn Episode 106 of the Defining Success Podcast, David Frood discusses capitalizing on great ideas. David is behind The Thinking Corporation which advocates creating a system whereby employees and others can bring ideas to corporations for the benefit of all involved. Learn how you can start capitalizing on great ideas in your organization. David Frood developed The Thinking Corporation corporate innovation program. He worked for sixteen years as a consultant to medium and large businesses, initially with an international sales consulting firm, then as a freelancer. His clients include organizations like Hewlett Packard, Qantas, Diageo, Reckitt Be...2014-11-0743 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 105: Create Moments That Matter | Andy Hayes from Plum DeluxeAndy Hayes is the founder of Plum Deluxe. Plum Deluxe is the website that helps you create moments that matter. We believe that the key to living a life you love is all about making time every day for great moments. From a mindful minute with yourself to special occasions shared with friends and family, Plum Deluxe has fresh ideas for living the good life. Andy's mother passed away from cancer and once she was diagnosed she decided to "live the good life." And his website, Plum Deluxe is devoted to helping people live the good life. Lea...2014-10-2843 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 104: The Travelers Guide to Wisdom | Host of the Travel Wisdom Podcast Ladan JiracekLadan Jiracek is the host of the Travel Wisdom Podcast where he interviews entrepreneurs and successful people about how travel has changed their outlook on life. He's currently living in Dresden, Germany going to school for Nanobiophysics and has traveled to more than 80 countries. Ladan is trying to teach people that traveling can be much more than just having fun. That people can learn valuable life lessons from traveling and he's working to show others how traveling can lead to a more fulfilling and successful life. Learn how travelling can increase your wisdom in my discussion with th...2014-10-2141 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 103: Integrity and Unstoppable Success | Dr. Antipas HarrisThere are so many people who want to succeed but are often discouraged or are simply uninspired. As a university professor, Dr. Antipas Harris sees this problem, often, among his students. He wrote, Unstoppable Success, 7 Ways to Flourish in Your Boundless Potential to encourage young people to maximize their boundless potential to flourish and to achieve values-based success. In this episode, Dr. Antipas and I talk about the seven traits successful people have and how important integrity is in everything you do.2014-10-1448 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 102: Passionate Blogging Leads to Success | Ricky PottsPassionate blogging can lead to success. Ricky Potts is an extremely busy guy who has a lot of passions. He started his personal blog not too long ago and has been able to generate 40,000 - 60,000 unique views on his blog every month. He's also leveraged his blog writing to create multiple opportunities for himself and his career including becoming the Digital Communications Manager for Troon Golf, a contributor to DiscountTeeTimes.com, and Relentless Beats. He's passionate about craft beers, golf, electronic dance beats, and blogs about them all. Learn how passionate blogging led to his success. Ricky Potts...2014-10-0752 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 101: Tribal Marketing | Daryl UrbanskiIn Episode 101 of the Defining Success Podcast, Daryl Urbanski shares his entrepreneurial journey and discusses the importance of tribal marketing. Tribal marketing is a marketing strategy that attempts to create social communities centered around a product or service. Daryl Urbanski is a #1 Bestselling Business Author, Business Coach, Martial Artist, Tribal/Database Marketer, Entrepreneur, & Student Of Life. 2014-09-3058 min

Defining Success PodcastEpiside 100: Success is a Lifestyle | Frank Ortiz from A Shot At Happiness EventsFrank Ortiz , a good friend of mine, we’re both involved at the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce so I see him regularly. One of the themes that came up several times in the interview today is that success is a lifestyle. It’s not something that you can turn on and off. In this episode, pay attention that theme, and listen to the advice that Frank gives about how success is something that you need to maintain throughout your life and not something that you can turn on and off as you choose. It’s a great episode and I...2014-09-2541 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 99: Going After Your Goals | Jake Bramante, Founder of Hike734.com and National Park Guide CreatorIn the interview today Jake and I talk about going after your goals. Jake Bramante lives very close to Glacier National Park. Glacier National Park has 734 miles of hiking trails, and Jake traveled all of those in one year, 2011. He’s the only person to have done that. He shared the experience of going after his goals on his blog Hike734. What I’d like to elaborate on at the end of the interview is what it means when you cross the finish line; when you set out on a goal and you do something and what that means for...2014-09-1952 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 98: Try New Things | David Horne, Entrepreneur, Marketer, and WriterDavid Horne has his own marketing firm and he’s working on a new startup project called Fan Pack. They’re getting celebrities or people with a large internet following to join up with them and create packs of goods that are sent out to their fans. It sounds like a really cool product and service. He’s also going to talk about marketing in the interview. And the thing that we talk about that I want to focus on is don’t be afraid to try new things. Those who do experience success they try new things all the time...2014-09-1139 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 97: Giving Recognition | David Long, Founder of My Employees and Author of Built to LeadDavid Long is the author of Built to Lead - 7 Management R.E.W.A.R.D.S. Principles for Becoming a Top 10% Manager. During this interview he talks about his R.E.W.A.R.D.S, an acronym, and how you can apply that to make your employees much more effective. The thing I want to point out in this interview is David’s idea about giving recognition to people you work with or who you work for and the advantages of doing so. David has a lot to say, he’s a really interesting guy and I th...2014-09-0457 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 96: Ouside Your Comfort Zone | Niveen Salem, Multi-Level Marketing and former Chevron ExecutiveNiveen Salem is in the MLM marketing business, so the multilevel marketing business. During the interview she talks about personal development and how important that is to success. You know improving yourself, making yourself better, and she’s going to talk about how she gets out of her comfort zone and more in the interview today. Niveen Salem is a former Chevron Executive and a current business owner who is passionate about transforming people's lifestyles and helping them have control over their destiny. She is now working globally with entrepreneurial business minded people who are motivated to cr...2014-08-2829 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 95: Delivering the Wow | Corey Poirier, professional speaker, radio show host and author of the Conversations With book seriesCorey has done so many cool things and he’s interviewed thousands of people. He used to be a professional comedian and now he’s a professional speaker giving speaking engagements to corporations and to people who are looking for a little bit of motivation and inspiration to go out and do cool amazing things. One of the things that Corey brought up in the interview, which I thought was super cool, was he called it ‘delivering the wow’. He made some comments about some organizations that delivered the wow and did some things that were super cool that got peop...2014-08-2156 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 94: Don't Dwell on the Past | James Maioho, Author of Winners Give Up!James Maioho is the author of Winners Give Up! which is a little play on words there. I think most people would stay that winners don’t give up, but in this case it’s giving up the baggage or things that you are holding on to that are holding you back from achieving the things you really want in life. James Maioho is the author of Winners Give Up! Inspirational insights into the habits of accomplishing your personal goals. The book was a labor of hope and commitment to doing the things necessary to climb back from...2014-08-1441 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 93: Networking and Follow Up | Mark Sieverkropp Co-Host of Happen To Your Career Podcast and Author of Project: SuccessMark Sieverkropp is a good friend of mine. We’ve been interacting on Twitter and social media. We’ve had a blast getting to know each other. One of the things I really like about Mark is his ability for networking and follow up with people, and being proactive about his follow up strategies. I think a lot of people miss the mark in their networking or when they are meeting other people because they don’t do appropriate follow up. Mark is going to talk to us through some good ways that we can put networking and follow up int...2014-08-0740 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 92: Leadership and Trust | Wally Hauck, Author of The Art of Leading and Stop the Leadership MalpracticeWally Hauck is the author of two different books on leadership. One of the things Wally talks about extensively in this interview is trust. Trust between the manager and someone that person is managing. If you are interested in becoming a leader or you think you are in a leadership capacity in some different scenarios one of the things you really need to work on developing is trust. That is what I would like to highlight in this episode today. Wally Hauck, PhD has a cure for the deadly disease known as the typical performance appraisal. He...2014-07-3143 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 91: Unplug to Overcome Technology Obsession | Travis Cody, Author of Cure Overwhelm NowTravis Cody is the author of the book Cure Overwhelm Now where he talks about his experience of removing himself from all technological devices for 30 days. He talks about all the different ways that we are being overwhelmed. These technological devices are taking up and absorbing too much of our energy, time, and they are causing us a lot of stress. Travis Cody’s greatest joy in life is showing stressed out, overwhelmed people how to find the time to actually live their lives and pursue their dreams. He is the creator of The Overwhelm Cure. After su...2014-07-2553 min

Defining Success PodcastTo The Listeners of The Defining Success PodcastThank you for listening to the Defining Success Podcast. Today I want to interview you! That’s right you, the listener of the Defining Success Podcast. This week on The Defining Success Podcast Facebook page I’m going to ask all of you, the listeners, questions that I often ask guests on the show. Take advantage of it this week! It would mean a lot to me. I think it would mean a lot to others, you’d be helping people and exposing them to your thoughts on success, passion, commitment and taking action. Go to our...2014-07-1408 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 90: Addressing Adversaries | Bob Burg, Bestselling Author & Convention SpeakerBob Burg is my very first repeat guest on the Defining Success Podcast. The first time he was on we talked about his book, the Go Giver (Episode 22). That was over a year ago and he’s back today to talk to us about his new book, Adversaries into Allies: Win People Over Without Manipulation or Coercion. Bob is an expert at influencing people so that it’s a win-win situation for everyone. Bob Burg is a sought after speaker at corporate conventions and for entrepreneurial events. He has addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 – sharing the pl...2014-07-1136 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 89: Use a Media Kit to Stand Out | Farnoosh Brock, President of Prolific LivingFarnoosh Brock is the author of several books. She has two put out by a traditional publisher. They are The Healthy Juicer’s Bible and The Healthy Smoothie Bible. Today she is going to talk to us about a variety of different topics, mostly about getting a book published, how that whole process works and her tips and ideas on how to market books including using a media kit. Farnoosh spends her time writing and running the Prolific Living blog, as well as Prolific Juicing, Fast Track Promotion for career warriors and Smart Exit Blueprint for entrepreneur-wanna-be sp...2014-07-0341 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 88: Being Present with People | Dr. Mollie Marti, Director of the Community Resiliency Project and Author of Walking with JusticeDr. Mollie Marti has been a lawyer, a psychologist, a university professor, an author, and is now the director of a nonprofit organization. One of her mentors growing up was a judge. Judge Max Rosenn, he’s since passed away, but she wrote a book about his experience. He was one of those extremely influential people who made a difference. One of the things that made him so influential was his ability to be present for other people. Everybody thought very highly of the man and he made a huge difference. Dr. Mollie Marti is the author of...2014-06-2636 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 87: The Importance of Body Language | Dr. Nick Morgan, Owner of Public WordsIn this interview I want to focus on how important body language is when you’re speaking, and not just in front of a lot of people, but just speaking in general. What your body language tells people. Dr. Nick Morgan is one of the top experts on body language and how to make sure it conveys the message you are trying to convey. Dr. Nick Morgan owns Public Words, a company that is helping to create strategies for people who want to become professional speakers. Dr. Nick Morgan is one of America’s top communication theorists and...2014-06-1940 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 86: Take Action & Create Your Dots | David Ralph, Host of Join Up Dots Daily PodcastIn this interview I talk with David Ralph about how important it is to take action. David had me on his podcast not to long ago. I really liked what he was doing. I liked the message and the tone of his podcast. So I decided to have him on the Defining Success Podcast. It’s his first time being interviewed himself on a podcast. It’s a great interview. David Ralph is the host of the Join Up Dots Podcast, The Daily Podcast Talking To The Motivational, Inspirational and Conversational Movers And Shakers Across The Globe Toda...2014-06-1148 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 85: Taking the Initiative | Michael Ghandour,18-year-old owner of MAKO ProgramMichael Ghandour is the creator of MAKO Program, it’s kind of like an artificial intelligence for computers where you can talk to the computers, it’ll take your commands and respond to you in the appropriate way. I’m fascinated with Michael for a lot of reasons. One of them is that he did something for fun. He just got excited about it and then he took the initiative to take it to the next level, take it to the next step and really own what he was creating. Own it to make a difference. Michael Ghando...2014-06-0627 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 84: Stop Job Seeking and Start Networking | Tom Dowd, aka Transformation Tom, author of Displacement DayThomas Dowd is the author of his own book, it’s about trying to recover from losing a job and going out job hunting. One of the things that I thought was very interesting was the way he would go about job seeking and how he recommends others do it as well. It’s the difference between networking and job searching. Thomas Dowd, or Transformation Tom, is the author of “Displacement Day: When My Job was Looking for a Job…A Reference Guide to Finding Work.” With over twenty-three years of experience in the financial industry in...2014-05-2845 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 83: Continually Learning and Volunteering | Peter Rogers, Commercial Photographer and Chino Hills City Council MemberPeter Rogers is on the city council of Chino Hills in California, the town I grew up in. The way the city council works in Chino Hills is he gets elected to city council and then once every term he gets elected for a year as mayor of our town. He’s been mayor twice and was mayor last year. Today he’s going to talk with us about his career as a photographer and also about his experiences being the mayor of Chino Hills. Peter Rogers was elected to the Chino Hills city council in November 2006 and...2014-05-2040 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 82: There is No Secret to Success | Sushant Misra, Host of Trep TalksSushant Misra is the owner of Trep Talks, and he and I are in a mastermind together. He actually interviewed me on his show about six months ago. He’s a really bright guy, has a great advice. One thing that he brought up, which I have found to be true with the interviews I’ve done with people for The Defining Success Podcast, is that there is no big secret to success. It’s a great episode, I hope you all enjoy! Sushant Misra is the host of Trep Talks, a web-based interview show where he interv...2014-05-1545 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 81: Twitter and Relationship Building | John Sparks, Owner of Online ImageWorksJohn Sparks owns his own social media company, an internet marketing business where he helps businesses expand their reach online. One of the things he prides himself on is his experience on Twitter and how he’s been able to use Twitter to build a massive following and build some word-of-mouth marketing. In this interview he has some great tips and advice on using Twitter. John Sparks is the Owner and CEO of Online ImageWorks. He has a passion for helping others learn about social media and technology and has become known as a nationally recognized social me...2014-05-1333 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 80: Networking vs Working a Room with the Mingling Maven | Susan RoAne, Author of How To Work a RoomThis episode I interview the Mingling Maven, Susan RoAne. She is the author of How to Work a Room. In the interview she gives great ideas on having conversations with people, how to start those conversations, and how to feel comfortable in those scenarios. One of the things she highlighted was the difference between working a room and networking. The real key to networking is in the follow-up. Susan RoAne, or the Mingling Maven, is the best selling author of How to Work a Room. If you’ve ever walked into a roomful of strangers and...2014-05-0739 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 79: Social Media and ROI | Brian Basilico owner of B2b Interactive MarketingBrian Basilico is the owner of his own social media company. One of the things we talked about was return on investment, and looking at ROI when you are using social media and actually many things you are probably doing. Brian Basilico is the owner of B2B Interactive Marketing. B2b Interactive Marketing combines audio, video, interactive, web, communications, and advertising, with branding and marketing experience of almost 30 years in the communications industry.2014-05-0136 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 78: Start a Small Scale Business to Test Your Idea | Ben Alexander, Founder of Balloon DistractionsBen Alexander is the owner of Balloon Distractions, who appeared on an episode of the Shark Tank. He didn’t get a deal with any of the Sharks, but he gained a lot of experience through the process. He talks with us about his experience on the Shark Tank as well as with his business. His advice to start with a small scale business is something that resonates with me. Ben Alexander started Balloon Distractions in the Fall of 2003, starting an adventure that continues to this day. Balloon Distractions has been a blessing in his life, and th...2014-04-2942 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 77: Thriving Out of the Recession | Richard McKinnon, President of System 1 InteriorsRichard McKinnon is the owner and President of System 1 Incorporated. Because of Richard's business sense, he realizes the importance on people to people interactions. That and advice from his father have helped him and his business get through the recession and thrive. System 1 Interiors specializes in interior home remodeling including acoustic ceiling removal, plaster ceiling resurfacing, recessed lighting and interior & exterior painting. System 1 has been the leader in Acoustic Ceiling removal in southern California for over 30 years.2014-04-2441 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 76: Gamification Makes Learning The Golf Swing Fun | Nancy Dunn Kato, Published Author and CEO at SwingPlay.comNancy Dunn-Kato is a very well respected golf instructor, one ot the top junior golf instructors in the country. In our interview she talks about the gamification of teaching the golf swing; how she makes these simple little games to help kids learn the golf swing. There’s a movement in education about gamification, working to make the learning experience more fun and enjoyable. Nancy Dunn-Kato has been a Certified Class A LPGA Teaching & Club Professional Member since 1989. She has played and taught golf for over 24 years. Nancy’s company SWINGplay and its conc...2014-04-2237 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 75: What Makes a Social Business | Michael Peshkam, Founder and CEO of XincusMichael Peshkam is the founder and CEO of Xincus. Xincus gives businesses an opportunity to collaborate and communicate with each other on his platform and creates the opportunity to leverage social media. Michael talks about businesses and social media, noting that there is a difference between a business that uses social media and a business that is a social business. Xincus is the first-of-its-kind online Social Marketplace for Business that makes the power of mass collaboration available to everyone by bringing together Experts, Businesses, and Enterprises to engage each other and create new business value and opportunities...2014-04-1741 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 74: A Job Can Allow You to Pursue Your Passion | Danielle Tucker from RadioGolfClub.comDanielle Tucker’s Golf Club has been broadcasting from Hawaii since 1999. Danielle interviews PGA, LPGA and International Golf Professionals, Young Rising Stars, Teaching Pros, Sports Shrinks, Authors, Mental Coaches, Golf Equipment Companies, Club Designers and Golf Broadcasters. Danielle Tucker is the host of Radio Golf Club. It's a radio show that takes place in Hawaii. It's live. One of the things that came up in the interview that I thought was interesting, because it's a different point of view from other guests of our podcast. She's doing this as a side job. This radio show, she does it o...2014-04-1553 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 73: Connect with Influential People | John Corcoran, Host of the Smart Business Revolution PodcastJohn Corcoran knows how to connect with influential people. He has worked in the White House, he has met presidents, he has his own law firm, there are so many different things this guy has done. He’s great at networking with very important people, he has lots of tips and information on how we can network better. John Corcoran shows entrepreneurs and small business owners how to bring in more clients, customers and revenue by building relationships with VIPs and top performers. He’s also the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast. Learn...2014-04-1034 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 72: The Social Golf Course | Part 2In Episode 72 of the Defining Success Podcast we go through our book chapter by chapter and discuss the ideas presented in the book. At the end of each chapter we present a question in our book, which we encourage readers to engage with on our website, SocialGolfCourse.com. In Episode 72 of the Defining Success Podcast, Zeb Welborn and John Hakim discuss the second half of their book, The Social Golf Course. Learn valuable insights about how to turn golf courses into social golf courses, and how to use social media to get golfers to play gol...2014-04-0732 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 71: Overcoming Career Disaster | Melissa Krivachek from Briella ArionMelissa Krivachek has had lots of ups and downs in her professional career. At a young age she was promoted quickly at the retail store she worked for, but when the recession hit, she lost her job. During that time she became homeless and even spent some time in jail. She rebounded nicely by creating her own business, Briella Arion, which she is running today. Learn how Melissa worked toward overcoming career disaster in episode 71 of the Defining Success Podcast. Melissa Krivachek is the President of Briella Arion. She has been captivating, inspiring and motivating entrepreneurs across...2014-04-0130 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 70: Don't Let Your Ego Get in the Way | Virgil Herring Author of The Golf JournalDon't let your ego get in the way. Virgil Herring is one of the top teaching professionals in golf and when one of his best players, Brandt Snedeker became the PGA Tour's Rookie of the Year, Virgil expected recognition. Brandt recognized another golf coach for his success and Virgil's ego got in the way. Learn from Virgil in Episode 70 of the Defining Success Podcast. Best-selling author Virgil Herring is Director of Instruction at the acclaimed Westhaven Golf Club and is founder of Higher Performance Golf Academy. Virgil received the 2003 Tennessee Section PGA Teacher of the Year Award and...2014-03-2438 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 69: Evaluate Every Decision | Griffen Halko from Stay DesignatedAs a DUI offender, Griffen Halko made a mistake that changed his life forever. In Episode 69 of the Defining Success Podcast, we discuss how important it is to evaluate every decision. Griffen's decision resulted in the death of a good friend, sent him to jail and forever changed his future. Stay Designated, Inc. was conceptualized in March of 2008, in a hospital bed located in the Intensive Care Unit at UCI Medical Center. While recovering from critical, life threatening injuries, Griffen Halko came face to face with reality. Successful people evaluate every decision and leave nothing to...2014-03-1731 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 68: The Social Golf Course Part 1In Episode 68 of the Defining Success Podcast we go through our book, The Social Golf Course chapter by chapter and discuss the ideas presented in the book. At the end of each chapter we present a question in our book, which we encourage readers to engage with on our website, SocialGolfCourse.com. 2014-03-1440 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 67: The Learning Experience | Fred Shoemaker from Extraordinary GolfIn Episode 67 of the Defining Success Podcast, Fred discusses what he's learned teaching golf and how people tend to learn best and enjoy the experience when they are allowed to learn for themselves. As a coach, Fred avoids passing judgement and simply guides his students to be more aware of their experience during the process. Learn how Fred Shoemaker cultivates the best learning experience. Fred Shoemaker is the founder of Extraordinary Golf which provides an environment where golfers could know their remarkable ability and learn to unfold it moment to moment. The school has been name...2014-03-1248 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 66: Incorporate Mobile Marketing Into Your Business | Greg Hickman Host of Mobile Mixed PodcastThe host of Mobile Mixed, Greg Hickman shares his insights into mobile marketing and how business owners must start to incorporate mobile strategies into their internet marketing campaign. Incorporate mobile marketing into your business to market effectively in the 21st century. Learn from the best when it comes to developing your mobile marketing strategy in Episode 66 of the Defining Success Podcast. Greg Hickman is the Creator/Host of Mobile Mixed. He is a Mobile Marketing Consultant focused on retail. He is the Co-Founder of Thumbfound, Entrepreneur & Mountain Biker. He started off as an agency guy having the oppo...2014-03-0335 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 65: Creating an Online Community with Zeb WelbornCreating an online community is no easy task. The key ingredient toward building an online community of people who take action is consistency, persistence and greatness. Creating an online community is no easy task. Many who set out to achieve that goal quickly realize the amount of work it takes to establish and develop an online presence and quit. To develop a strong online community it takes consistency and persistence. Develop a loyal customer base and have those loyal customers promote and build your brand online and you'll be well on your way to developing a stro...2014-02-2810 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 64: Pinterest and SEO | Cynthia Sanchez Host of Oh So Pinteresting PodcastIn this episode of the Defining Success Podcast, Cynthia Sanchez shares her thoughts on Pinterest and how to optimize your website to take advantage of Pinterest and SEO. She also discusses the importance of including proper descriptions so you can be found in the Pinterest search engines and reach more people. Cynthia Sanchez first started to use Pinterest in 2011, and launched Oh So Pinteresting in February 2012. After a few months she was approached by a company to see if she could help them with Pinterest and manage their social media accounts. In September 2012, she left her job as...2014-02-2538 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 63: Being Obsessed with Your Business with Zeb WelbornTo be a success you must be obsessed with being successful. There are hundreds of people out there who do the same things you do and the only way to be better than them is to be obsessed with your business. The definition of obsession is the domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc. When you think of Steve Jobs, Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Barrack Obama, Oprah Winfrey and others like them, you'll understand the sacrifices you must make to become successful. These people are absolutely obsessed with what they...2014-02-1708 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 62: Don't Get Attached to Outcomes | Creativity Coach & Author Dr. Eric MaiselDr. Maisel shares his thoughts on creativity and how developing a process and sticking to it regardless of outcomes can help you to become creative. The struggle with many creative people is that they expect something to happen when they create something and when the outcome doesn't match their expectation they get discouraged. Don't get attached to outcomes and learn why it's important not to in Episode 62 of the Defining Success Podcast. Dr. Eric Maisel is the author of more than 40 books. His interests include creativity and the creative life, the field of creativity coaching which he fo...2014-02-1031 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 61: Develop a Business Mind with Zeb WelbornHaving a Business Mind: In my discussion with Ashley Majeski from The Ashley’s Reality Roundup, she explained how she first started writing about reality television and how much she enjoyed it. She received encouragement from her family and friends, who loved her writing and suggested she do more of it. She saw that as an opportunity to start her business. She needed to have a business mind. Sometimes, doing what you love is not enough . . . Sometimes, you have to apply business principles to the things you love in order to turn your passion into a car...2014-02-0311 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 60: Golf is Social | Kevin Flanagan, President of the USGLLGolf is social. Kevin Flanagan is the President of the USGLL which is a golf league for juniors. Kevin talks about the social aspects of golf and how golfing can help bring people together. Learn how Kevin is helping to grow golf by listening to Episode 60 of the Defining Success Podcast. USGLL, Inc, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing national team competition for young golfers. Since 2008, their Team Match Play format offers boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, the opportunity to compete at all levels. Players receive instruction in the etiquette and rules of golf, learn mutual res...2014-01-2731 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 59: The Best Teachers Listen with Zeb WelbornListen and Become a Great Teacher As you know, I was a teacher and early in my career, I was so concerned with presenting the material that while I tried to maintain my creativity I focused more on the way I presented the material than I actually listened to the students in my classroom. It was not until I became a tutor did I really harness my listening skills to accommodate the needs of my students. The best teachers are those who listen first and then educate their students at their level. ...2014-01-2012 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 58: Power of Positivity | Author Cornell ThomasCornell Thomas is a basketball coach, trainer, motivational speaker & author. He just came out with his brand new book "The Power of Positivity." In Episode 58 of the Defining Success Podcast Cornell shares how he overcame adversity by looking at the brighter side of things. He now motivates others to think, "What Now?" instead of "Why Me?" His career has been a long and winding road that now has him coaching, training and motivating kids to be the best that they can be and motivating others with his message of power and positivity. The lessons he's learned through ba...2014-01-1322 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 57: Blog Writing to Learn with Zeb WelbornI started my tutoring business back in 2009. I was very fortunate because my sister was learning how to build websites at the time and she built a website for The Tutoring Solution. 6 months of blog writing opened up my world. What many people don’t understand about social media is that it’s not just a sales and marketing tool, it’s also a learning tool and a communications tool which can make or break a business. Erin Klein from Kleinspiration, myself and bloggers all over the country are understanding that blogging provides more value than just marketing...2014-01-0610 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 56: Unique Selling Proposition | Jeff Krantz from KrantzTraining.comJeff Krantz is helping build better businesses and better sales processes for businesses across the country. In this episode of the Defining Success Podcast, Jeff Krantz shares his expertise on developing a unique selling proposition and how you can use that to differentiate yourself in the marketplace and have your potential customers take notice. Jeff Krantz lives each day with a deep sense of purpose. He integrates his contagious enthusiasm for sales performance with his experience of consulting Fortune 500 companies to deliver world-class training programs. His unique speaking and training style is not only fun and entertaining b...2013-12-3036 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 55: An Entrepreneurial Mindset with Zeb WelbornIn Episode 55 of the Defining Success Podcast we revisit the episode we did with Charlotte Clary of Ice Chips Candy and share what it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset. Entrepreneurs continually take risks and fail but are able to sustain themselves while working to find businesses or products that help make them successful. The best entrepreneurs fail and fail often, but they always learn from their mistakes and work hard to make better business decisions and implement systems that will help them become more successful. We analyze the difference between being an entrepreneur and a...2013-12-1712 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 54: The Little Voice Within | Shelly Ehler from ShowNoShelly Ehler is the passionate and inspiring owner of the ShowNo Towel. In her interview Shelly shares the lessons she has learned through her journey as an entrepreneur and how these have impacted her and continue to foster success in other professional and personal aspects of her life. She often refers to this internal guiding compass as the ‘Little Voice Within’. Shelly’s product the ShowNo Towel has been featured on the Today show and on the hit T.V. show Shark Tank. Shelly created the ShowNo Towel after experiencing a frustrating situation with her children at the com...2013-12-1043 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 53: Personal Branding by Zeb WelbornToday, personal branding is extremely important for anyone looking to become successful. Communicating your value and what you can bring to others through your online presence is critical toward building your online reputation and making a difference. In Episode 53 of the Defining Success Podcast we discuss how you can build your personal brand and how you can use your personal brand to achieve your goals. Our economy has changed and personal branding has become a huge component for people who are looking to make a name for themselves. Episode 53 fo the Defining Success Podcast is ab...2013-12-0409 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 52: Build a Following on Pinterest | Author Jason MilesJason Miles has written six books and has been very active using social media on sites like Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. Jason shares some insights on those social media platforms and how to set up your website to build a following on Pinterest. Jason Miles is a best selling author, VP of advancement at Northwest University, & Co-founder of Liberty Jane Clothing, in this podcast he will share his story of how him and his wife found the little niche everyone is looking for, and how they used social media to market their successful business. Learn how t...2013-11-2632 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 51: Explore Your Options by Zeb WelbornExplore your options! Business decisions can be the difference between failure and success. It is critical to the success of any business to make informed decisions. Taking action as an entrepreneur is great, but making informed decisions is even greater. It is important to explore your options. With major business decisions it is always important to give yourself an opportunity to analyze the effectiveness each option will bring you. In the long run, making effective business decisions from the options available to you could save you thousands of dollars and even save your business. Never overl...2013-11-1811 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 50: Bring Yourself Into Your Career | 4th Grade Teacher Karen KrupnickAs a 4th Grade Teacher Karen Krupnick was an excellent teacher who always brought something of herself into the classroom. Her passion for teaching transferred itself to her students and, as a former student myself, know she changed the lives of her students. Learn how you can bring yourself into your career in Episode 50 of the Defining Success Podcast! Karen Krupnick was my 4th grade elementary teacher. Karen Krupnick has been a teacher for 40 years and has taught over 1,200 students, including myself. She fostered the creativity of her students by teaching lessons that were outside of the box.2013-11-1130 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 49: Just Show Up! | Photographer Chris Carlson from the Associated PressChris Carlson has done photography in more than 40 different countries covering some of the world's greatest sporting and political events. He's been involved in the business a long time but attributes his consistency and reliability to be one of the keys to his success. Learn how to just show up in Episode 49 of the Defining Success Podcast. Chris Carlson has been a staff photographer at the AP in Southern California for the past 6 years, Prior to that, he has been on the staff of the Orange County Register where he shared a Pulitzer Prize for coverage. During his...2013-11-0532 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 48: Tap Into an Existing Audience | Shark Tank Podcast Host - TJ HaleIn Episode 48 of the Defining Success Podcast, TJ Hale, host of the Shark Tank Podcast shares how he got the idea for starting his podcast and why he decided to name his show the Shark Tank Podcast. Learn how you can tap into an existing audience to build a larger audience faster in this episode. TJ Hale is host of the Shark Tank Podcast. The Shark Tank Podcast is a place where you can come and listen to entrepreneurs tell the whole scoop. Details regarding their business, what really happened on the show, failures, setbacks, big wins, and...2013-10-2830 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 47: Network Like Jesus | Author Dr. Joseph CastleberryDr. Joseph Castleberry shares his experience networking and connecting with new people in a variety of locations over his career. In his new book, The Kingdom Net: Learning to Network Like Jesus, he shares how Jesus was able to network and how you can network like Jesus for your business or career. Learn to network like Jesus in Episode 47 of the Defining Success Podcast! Joseph Castleberry is the president of Northwest University. He enjoys writing, and his second popular book, The Kingdom Net: Learning to Network Like Jesus, launches in August, 2013. A native of Alabama, he came to the P...2013-10-2234 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 46: Real-Time Marketing | Author David Meerman ScottDavid Meerman Scott is a marketing strategist, advisor to emerging companies, best-selling author of eight books including three national best-sellers, and a professional speaker on topics including marketing, leadership, and social media. In Episode 46 of the Defining Success Podcast, David shares his ideas on real-time marketing and how you can use real-time marketing to help your business grow. David Meerman Scott wrote the New Rules of Marketing and PR and he's helping businesses understand how the marketing world has shifted to giving and receiving instant feedback so you can be found online. In Episode 46 of the Defining S...2013-10-1525 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 45: Listen to Your Market | Steve Fluke from EZee GolfSteve Fluke, President of EZee Golf discusses how important it is to listen to your market. EZee Golf is a new sport with golf clubs that don't require a swing to knock the ball down the fairway. In order to become successful, Steve has had to listen to his target market to adjust their business strategy to grow their business. Steve Fluke is the president of EZeeGolf.com. EZeeGolf is an exciting new sport that is fun and easy to play. Their club's patented design helps those with physical limitations to now enjoy the game of golf on...2013-10-0721 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 44: Build a Buffer When Starting a New Business | Bridget Brady from TheVoiceGenius.comBridget Brady can help you make money online and can help you improve your voice for presentations. She discusses how to build a buffer when you're becoming an entrepreneur and finding a realistic way to starting a new business. Bridget Brady runs two successful companies, moreonlineincome.com and thevoicegenius.com. She is a speaker, trainer, author, singer, actor, voice expert, and a presentation and sales authority. She has also worked as an actor, singer and project manager in New York and Los Angeles. In Episode 44 of the Defining Success Podcast, Bridget Brady shares the importance...2013-09-3032 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 43: New Businesses Must Set Goals | Will Mitchell from StartupBrosWill Mitchell is a serial entrepreneur. Learn from Will why new businesses must set goals in order to become successful. Learn how Will has implemented goal setting in his businesses to build more effective, successful companies. Will Mitchell is the owner and co-founder of StartupBros. He has been an internet entrepreneur since he started skipping school to build businesses in the 6th grade. After numerous business engagements at 22. Will launched StartupBros, a community for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn from like-minded people. Will Mitchell has started, failed and succeeded in numerous business ventures . . . and he's only 22. Learn how Will has taken his e...2013-09-2319 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 42: Engagement vs. Automation | Rick Mulready from the Inside Social Media PodcastIn Episode 42 of the Defining Success Podcast, Rick Mulready shares his thoughts and ideas on social media for small and medium-sized businesses. During our conversation we discuss the pros and cons of engagement and automation. We also discuss the power of social media and how building genuine, authentic relationships can help grow any business. Rick Mulready is the host of the Inside Social Media Podcast. His podcast is a place to learn secrets, insights and strategies from heads of social media for some of the most powerful brands in the world. Learn from Rick Mulready, the...2013-09-1636 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 41: Take Action and Adjust Along the Way | Lain Ehmann from Layoutaday.comLain Ehmann does a lot of work online in the scrapbooking industry where she does online events, webinars, and has been able to monetize that to make a very successful business for herself. In Episode 41 of the Defining Success Podcast Lain discusses how she's been able to build a massive online following and been able to monetize her online efforts through event, webinars, and more. When Lain first started she had no idea on the direction her business would take her, but she'd advice anyone interested in starting a new business to take action and adjust along the way. 2013-09-1030 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 40: Building a Creative Community | Henry Valdez from Creative Minds & VisionsCreative Minds & Visions is a clothing company designed for people who want to live the creative life. Henry Valdez has been able to bring countless people who are creative and talented to support his brand and has built his business by getting creative people to work with him and for him. Learn how to building a creative community around your business can help make your business grow. Henry Valdez is the owner of Creative Minds & Visions, a clothing company located in Brea, CA. CMV Clothing is helping people live the creative life by sponsoring actors, athletes, musicians and...2013-09-0324 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 39: Liberating Genius| Angela Maiers from AngelaMaiers.comAngela Maiers has a lot of experience teaching students and educators on how to build systems and environments that promote learning and education. She has many educational goals, but one of her favorite is liberating genius. Listen to Episode 39 of the Defining Success Podcast to learn how Angela Maiers is helping to liberate the genius of others. Angela Maiers is a teacher, educator, author and consultant. She has spent the past 22 years working diligently to help learners of all ages succeed by recognizing their powers as readers, writers and global communicators. Whether she's addressing an auditorium full of ed...2013-08-2741 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 38: Having Multiple Passions is Okay! | Eighty Bug from 80bug.comYou may have noticed the change to our theme music this week on the Defining Success Podcast. We have our guest for Episode 38 of the Defining Success Podcast to thank for that. Eighty Bug is big into music, dieting, puppetry and archery and is here to show you that having multiple passions is okay! Eighty Bug is a singer, songwriter, DJ, arranger and producer. She has crossed genres from pop, hip-hop, soul, R&B, rock, country, electronica, downtempo, and dance music with her unique southern soulful voice and electronica influence. She's extremely active and knowledgeable about a...2013-08-2034 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 37: Balancing Your Work and Personal Life | Alex Navas from AlexNavas.comAlex Navas helps people and business owners determine what is important in their business and personal lives. It's not easy balancing your work and personal life. The most successful people are able to find a healthy balance between the two where they are able to accomplish a lot at work, but not to the detriment of their families. Learn more from Alex on business and what it takes to be successful in Episode 37 of the Defining Success Podcast. Alex Navas is nationally recognized for his financial expertise and exceptional small business marketing methods. He has been active...2013-08-0634 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 36: Help Young Adults Build a Financial Foundation | Larry M. Jacobson Author of Growing SuccessLarry M. Jacobson, author of Growing Success, helps young adults build a financial foundation. He is an author, educator, motivator and public speaker. He's helping young adults figure out life and establish a financial future for themselves. Developing financial awareness is a critical skill in today's society, and is a subject that is rarely discussed in school. Larry and I both feel that we need to educate young people on how to manage their money and how to do it effectively to help young people prepare for their futures. Larry M. Jacobson helps young and emerging adults follow...2013-07-2934 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 35: Making Your Customers a Part of Your Business | Johnny Hakim from Greenskeeper.orgJohnny Hakim from Greenskeeper.org shares his insights on how to make a customer feel like they are a part of your business and how he uses that to keep customers for longer and become active promoters of his business. Learn how to create raving fans by making your customers become a part of your business and learn how to manage your online reputation in Episode 35 of the Defining Success Podcast. Johnny Hakim (JohnnyGK) is the owner of Greenskeeper.org. Greenskeeper.org is a free online community and golf social network providing golf course review, aeration alerts...2013-07-2234 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 34: The Stages of Acceptance for a New Technology | Warren Whitlock from Social Media RadioWarren Whitlock discusses the stages of acceptance of a new technology. Most people when they get their hands on new technology experience three different stages in adopting the new technology. The first stage is labeling the new technology as useless. The second stage is using the new technology as just a sales tool. And the third stage is wondering how you ever lived without this new technology. Learn more about social media, Warren Whitlock and how adopting new technologies can help your business grow. Warren Whitlock is a digital business development strategist. He wrote the first book on Twi...2013-07-1635 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 33: Be of Service to Others | Chris Brogan from Human Business WorksChris Brogan has been in the online world for sometime now and what he's learned most is that in order to be successful online that you must be of service to others. If you're willing to go the extra miles to help others, you will be successful in the online world. Chris Brogan is CEO and President of Human Business Works, an education publishing and media company dedicated to helping professionals work better, do the work they want and to be brave. He is the NY Times best-selling co-author of the Impact Equation and a sought-after professional ke...2013-07-0930 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 30: The Language of Success | Greg Clowminzer from GregClowminzer.comGreg Clowminzer shares some of the common problems entrepreneurs face and how he's able to help them overcome those problems. One of the biggest suggestions Greg makes for entrepreneurs is to use the appropriate language for success. Learn the language of success according to Greg in Episode 30 of the Defining Success Podcast. Greg Clowminzer is a pioneering business and leadership coach with over 10,000 hours of real time coaching experience. Greg coaches and consults CEO's, small business owners, and professionals helping them clarify their vision, create unique strategies for success and developing the necessary skills to be a lea...2013-06-1728 min

Defining Success PodcastEpisode 26: Breaking Out of Your Shell | Kate Hughes from Vision Fore SuccessKate Hughes was unbelievably shy when she was younger, but grew up into an amazingly charismatic woman who was able to succeed on the LPGA Tour and help youth golfers develop a strong mental game. Learn more about Kate and how you can break out of your shell in Episode 26 of the Defining Success Podcast. Kate Hughes is a former LPGA Tour Player with 2 top 10 finishes and 1 victory in Japan. She's now mentoring, counseling, and guiding young men and women golfers to become great High School players, top student/athletes at all collegiate levels and by those...2013-05-2335 min