Best Dan Cifuentes Podcasts (2024)

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Maeva Cifuentes: Intentional Sales and Long-Term Growth 26:39

1+ y ago26:39

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In this episode, Maeva Cifuentes, CEO of Flying Cat Marketing, shares her expertise in SEO and content marketing for B2B SaaS companies. She delves into her experience in starting and scaling her own agency and shares a unique tip on sales and forecasting that she has recently learned. You'll learn about the importance of building long-term growth,…

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Marcy Stoudt: The Importance of Aligning Vision With Consistent Action 32:37

1+ y ago32:37

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This episode addresses how finding your purpose in business and aligning yourself with what you really care about is paramount to success. We sat down with Marcy Stoudt to discuss how she helps leaders build confidence and achieve balance in their lives and careers. Mentioned on the episode: Cloverleaf Assessments Revel Coach Connect with Marcy Sto…

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Patty Franco: Building Emotional Intelligence and Avoiding Self Sabotage 33:20

1+ y ago33:20

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Patty Franco shares the importance of positive intelligence in navigating difficult situations. Patty is a Certified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner. How do you bring your best energy every day? Be sure to tune in. Mentioned on the episode: How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith Positive Intellige…

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Nitin Mittal: Landing Perfect Fit Clients 15:08

2y ago15:08

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Nitin Mittal, founder of Actuate, shares his approach to identifying client pain points and project urgency. Listen in to hear about how to communicate effectively with stakeholders and how to address the challenges associated with raising capital in a down market. Acctuate’s website: acctuate.com Connect with Nitin on Linkedin…

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Dan Englander: The Balance Between Personalization and Scale 23:51

2y ago23:51

23:51

Strong positioning and specialization are not enough to cut through the noise. This is a realization from our guest, Dan Englander of Sales Schema. He found that a relationship-driven outreach at scale makes a difference. Tune in and learn how you can de-risk conversations without being overly persistent. Mentioned on the episode: Sales Schema Digi…

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Lana Kitcher: Productivity Starts With Doing Less 21:34

2y ago21:34

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Lana Kitcher is a Productivity and Efficiency Coach, working with entrepreneurs and business owners to “Do Less, Better.” This episode discusses how reading is underutilized, how unplugging looks different to everyone, and how to create habits that will help you achieve your goals with intention. Mentioned on the episode: Libro.fm Atomic Habits Fou…

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Dorie Clark: How to Be a Long Term Thinker in a Short Term World 30:52

2y ago30:52

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If you’ve been keeping your head down for quite some time now, maybe it’s time to do the opposite and make an impact. We are honored to have Dorie Clark share her insights on strategic thinking in her book, The Long Game. We hear about the principles of heads up and heads down and recognize that there’s a balance and how thinking in the four waves …

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Tanner Campbell: Contrarian Thinking and Exploring Niche Opportunities 25:39

2y ago25:39

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Tanner Campbell joins Leaders Of Consulting and dives into some niche opportunities in podcasting as well as some audience growth strategies. Mentioned on the episode: Tanner's website Connect with Tanner on Linkedin, Twitter or InstagramBy Spotlight Podcasting

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Terry Rice: The KLT Strategy to Getting More Clients 23:39

2y ago23:39

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Relationships equals clients. This is the principle Terry Rice has used to build his business on for years, by building relationships authentically over time with the right people. Terry also shares his content creation process and why he doesn't delegate this aspect, but still has time for his family and interests. We also hear about frameworks fr…

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How to create more effective calls to action 8:20

2y ago8:20

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In this solo episode, Jonathan shares some thoughts and examples of creating more compelling calls to action for services and offerings. Examples mentioned: Terry Rice Taki Moore Connect with Jonathan on Twitter or LinkedinBy Spotlight Podcasting

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Gary L. Melling: The Human Side of Organizational Change Management 32:05

2y ago32:05

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You probably wouldn’t expect the President and CEO of an artificial intelligence and machine learning company to say that focusing on technology alone does not guarantee the success of the business. But it is the case for Gary L. Melling of Acquired Insights. In this episode of Leaders of Consulting, Gary emphasizes that as much as businesses would…

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Scott Leese: Diversifying Your Consulting Practice 32:20

2y ago32:20

32:20

Scott Leese is definitely not your traditional consultant. When he established Scott Leese Consulting, he immediately began branching out his consulting business. He was also able to integrate beach surfing and sales into his business. How? Well, that’s what he talks about in this episode. Other than that, he also shares tips on how to bring out a …

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Karl Sakas: Strategic Client Management 34:58

2y ago34:58

34:58

Was there an instance where your client made a request you weren’t able to deliver on, but you were unable say no, because you didn’t want to destroy the relationship? In this episode, “Agency Whisperer” Karl Sakas teaches us how to meet clients halfway with the framework he developed – Reason, Options, Choose. He elaborates on the importance of cr…

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Simon Severino: Strategy Sprints and Maximizing Your Return on Luck 31:24

2y ago31:24

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Simon Severino is the CEO of the global Growth Advisory consultancy, Strategy Sprints. In this episode, he talks about the “Sprints” method, which he employs in helping his client companies in doubling their revenues in 90 days. He explains the difference between fixed costs and variable costs, and how the latter is more beneficial in reducing risk…

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Jeff Meade: Getting Your Desired Outcomes Through Road Mapping and Benchmarking 30:14

2y ago30:14

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Jeff Meade is the President of Meade, a management consultancy for marketing agencies. He is responsible for growing an agency’s revenue past $20 million and landing another one on the Inc. 5000. In this episode of Leaders of Consulting, he talks about his diagnostic called Agency Roadmap, and how it allows him to determine the businesses’ true pro…

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Alexa D’Agostino: Keeping Data Simple and Lead Gen Strategies Real 31:28

2y ago31:28

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Our guest, Alexa D’Agostino, founded her first marketing agency and sold it in 2014 as her fourth exit. She has earned five degrees and is now the CEO of ThynkTank Coaching and Thynkfuel Media. In this episode, Alexa emphasized the importance of keeping data simple. She also talked about the habits she has built collecting data through CRM, and hig…

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Michael Schein: Creating Hype and How To Take Advantage of It 30:01

2y ago30:01

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In this episode, we are joined by Microfame founder, writer, speaker, business owner, and “The Hype Guy” himself, Michael F. Schein. He talks about the 12 Hype Strategies and his journey in playing with mass psychology to attract a lot of attention. He tells the story of how he started applying the Hype strategies as a marketing agency, and also ga…

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Matthew Kay: Is SEO the Right Channel? 19:33

2y ago19:33

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Matthew Kay is a Growth Marketing Consultant who currently focuses on SEO-related work. He has a proven track record of driving success across digital channels. In this episode, Matthew reveals that SEO is not an overnight endeavor. He further discusses knowing when to start an SEO campaign —if it is the right fit and the right thing to do. He also…

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Paul Sokol: Being Clear on Your Offer and on Your Target Audience 39:19

2y ago39:19

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In this episode, Paul Sokol, Co-founder of Be Pro, joins us to talk about some of the unique approaches he has used in his consulting career. As a marketing automation and sales expert, he discusses why you need to be clear on two things: your offer and your audience. He identifies the critical four parts of creating a useful customer profile and s…

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How To Implement Better Team Communication 19:18

2y ago19:18

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On this episode, Jonathan shares a series of guidelines implemented with his agency, that can be helpful when working as part of a team. The guidelines are as follows: Always confirm having received, read and understood messages Always give an indication of when tasks or next actions will be carried out + reporting back once they have been complete…

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Cary Prejean: Turning Businesses into Well-oiled Machines 36:50

2y ago36:50

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With 35 years of experience in consultancy, Cary Prejean, Founder of CFO Consulting and a Certified Ontological Coach, joins the latest episode of Leaders of Consulting to tell about the lessons and knowledge he gained from overseeing companies’ financial activities and operations. He goes in-depth and shares how Ontology helped him find out the di…

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Chris Schembra: Strengthening Client and Team Relationships with Gratitude 31:04

2y ago31:04

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In this episode of Leaders of Consulting, Jonathan reunites with his friend and colleague Chris Schembra, founder of the 7:47 Gratitude Experience and known as the “Gratitude Guru”. They discuss Chris’s new book “Gratitude Through Hard Times” and what inspired its release. Chris then opens up about how a change in perspective of running virtual gra…

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Max Ringelheim: Lessons Learned From a Viral Product Sensation 22:41

2y ago22:41

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In this new episode of Leaders of Consulting, the cofounder of the 2015 viral hoverboard trend and founder of When Going Viral, Max Ringelheim joins us to deconstruct his journey from the rise to the downfall of an industry pioneered by his company. Max first shares us his advice on aligning different client work and the creative ways to utilize re…

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Deb Zahn: A Masterclass in Addressing Scope Creep 48:05

2y ago48:05

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On this episode of Leaders Of Consulting, we're doing something slightly different. You'll be hearing an episode from the Craft Of Consulting Podcast, where Deb Zahn discusses what scope creep is, the many forms it can take, why it happens, and how to deal with it while still keeping your client. To hear more episodes like this, make sure you follo…

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Deb Zahn: How Clarity Improves Your Value Proposition as a Consultant 32:18

2y ago32:18

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Tune into this new episode of Leaders of Consulting where Deb Zahn, expert consultant and the CEO of Craft of Consulting, highlights what it means for consultants when they have focus or clarity on their goals. She also describes how she was able to reverse-engineer her goals to find clarity in her work. We also hear how her husband, a fellow consu…

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Roi Hansraj: Achieving Client Success by Being Ready, Willing, and Able 23:28

2y ago23:28

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Roi Hansraj, managing director of Roy Consulting Incorporated and strategy advisor for InsurTech NY, joins today’s episode of Leaders of Consulting to talk about his ‘ready, willing, and able’ view of the world that helps him guide his clients to success. Roi also opens up about how his father was a prominent influential figure of his life. We also…

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Lisa Thee: Enhancing Consumer Safety and Protection with Artificial Intelligence 29:17

2+ y ago29:17

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Lisa Thee, CEO and Co-Founder of Minor Guard and consultant to healthcare and technology companies, sits down in this episode to discuss all about AI. She explains how she helps people embrace AI for digital transformation, its vulnerabilities, and why she advocates for better consumer safety against technological misuse. We also hear all about tru…

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Marc Prine: Improving Team Performance With Data-Backed Systems 30:56

2+ y ago30:56

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In this episode, industrial-organizational psychologist Marc Prine joins us to discuss the different environmental factors within an organization and their influence on team performance. He also describes how he guides clients towards achieving better performance with the use of data as well as how companies get mergers & acquisitions wrong. He fur…

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Alexis Haselberger: Getting More Done With Less Stress 20:18

2+ y ago20:18

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Time management expert and productivity coach Alexis Haselberger sits down in this episode to share her wisdom on time and productivity. She talks about how to overcome the challenges people have when it comes to time and task management, such as knowing one’s habits and finding the right tools. We also hear the reason why she disagrees with the hy…

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Mike King: Elevating Brands With Content Strategy and SEO 24:45

2+ y ago24:45

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This episode features marketing technologist and founder of iPullRank, Mike King, as he explains everything you need to know about content strategy and search engine optimization. He talks about SEO trends, how it works, and how he helps organizations deal with their SEO problems. He also discusses internal networking as an important skill consulta…

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Justin Keltner: Getting the Most Out of In-Person and Digital Marketing 33:30

2+ y ago33:30

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In this episode, marketing strategist, web architect, and business consultant Justin Keltner talks all about personal and digital marketing. He describes why he encourages building a foundation through in-person marketing and how to do it. Additionally, he shares how optimized email marketing ripples towards better results and how he uses this to h…

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Erica Holthausen: Pitch Perfect Writing 49:13

2+ y ago49:13

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Erica Holthausen is the founder of Catchline Communications, a consultancy agency that helps clients get published in esteemed publications. She joins today’s episode to discuss all about writing for publications—why people should focus on it and how it positions itself against other forms of writing. She also delves into how writing promotes bette…

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Jamie Broderick: Conquering Overwhelm 23:20

2+ y ago23:20

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Business consultant Jamie Broderick joins us in today’s episode to discuss how she leads entrepreneurs and corporate leaders away from feeling overwhelmed to a more strategic path, leading to an increase in productivity and income. She also shares the tools she uses to combat the fly by the seat of your pants approach to life, such as becoming more…

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Matt Church: Capturing and Developing Ideas into Intellectual Property 39:26

2+ y ago39:26

39:26

Leadership expert Matt Church joins us to show us how to get started with being an effective thought leader by curating, propagating, aggregating, and creating ideas. He also shares some tips on leveraging perspectives to make you a unique subject matter expert. Additionally, we learn from him all about plagiarism vs attribution in the academy, as …

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Michael Roderick: Skyrocketing Your Brand With Remarkable Referability 41:06

2+ y ago41:06

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Featured in this episode is Michael Roderick, CEO of Small Ponds Enterprise who who has helped businesses get ahead by making them more referable, memorable, and unforgettable than ever before. He takes us through his referral brand framework and the principles of referability. We also learn from him his wisdom on making messages understood, the ra…

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Daniel Varroney: Using Strategic Partnerships to Overcome Industry Challenges 22:30

2+ y ago22:30

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Sitting down with us in this episode is prolific writer and founder of strategic consulting firm Potomac Core, Daniel Varroney. He takes us into what motivated him to release the groundbreaking book Reimagining Industry Growth, which provides an insight to understanding the value of strategic partnerships with industry associations. In addition, we…

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Erik Jensen: Leveraging Time With the Right Systems 28:13

2+ y ago28:13

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This episode features Erik Jensen, chief strategy officer of Predictive ROI, explaining the principle of niching down as a means of polishing a business. He also describes how to maximize sales by leveraging conversations, how podcasts are excellent examples of cornerstone content, as well as the value of peanut butter and jelly relationships withi…

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Stephen Steers: Superpower Storytelling in Sales 23:52

2+ y ago23:52

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Stephen Steers, Founder of Steers Consulting Group, reveals the value of storytelling in making better sales. He also discusses the kryptonite question, two reasons behind stage fright and how to overcome them, building a personal brand through exceptional communication, and more! Mentioned on the episode: Scott Sambucci Connect with Stephen on Lin…

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Lauren Goldstein: Taking Businesses to the Next Level 32:04

2+ y ago32:04

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Lauren Goldstein, Founder & CEO of Golden Key Partnership, joins us as she demonstrates why she is known as the business doctor, by exploring the clear-cut signs of burnout that entrepreneurs face. She also talks about some tips she has on being intentional with time and how leadership fills business gaps. We also hear about the strengths that play…

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Ariana Friedlander: Breaking Away From Limiting Patterns 24:36

2+ y ago24:36

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In this episode, Ariana Friedlander shares how to distinguish your inner critic and inner genius and why she recommends co-creating with clients. We also hear about how she applies the neuroscience of conversation in consulting. She then goes on to talk about her enthusiasm for journaling and breaking free of limiting patterns and self sabotage. Me…

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Dennis Consorte: Finding Balance Between Structure and Chaos 38:46

2+ y ago38:46

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Dennis Consorte, digital marketing operations consultant and host of Snackable Solutions, joins us in this episode to talk about developing stronger bonds with clients and how an abundance mindset enables him to provide more for them. We also hear about the importance of refining soft skills, his journey from burnout, and how the right systems can …

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Steve Brody: Supporting CEOs and Understanding Organizational Culture 53:13

2+ y ago53:13

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Steve Brody presents the use of personality tests in being effective tools in creating self awareness and understanding organizational culture. He also recalls the lessons he learned from working with a mentor early on in his career. Additionally, Steve sheds light on his marketing strategies, CEO mastermind groups, transitions of firms post-acquis…

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Communities for Independent Consultants 9:33

2+ y ago9:33

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On this episode, Jonathan shares several different communities designed to bring independent consultants and experts together. Mentioned on the show: Umbrex CoSolo Freelance Camp Growth Mentor Yak Collective Jason Van Orden Connect with Jonathan on Twitter or LinkedinBy Spotlight Podcasting

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Will Bachman: From Underseas to the Corporate World 24:54

2+ y ago24:54

24:54

Will Bachman, co-founder and Managing Partner of Umbrex, sits down with us in this episode to talk about how his time as a nuclear-trained submarine officer translates to his present work as a consultant. He also enlightens us about the five decade time horizon mindset, the struggles independent consultants face, and how Umbrex sets itself apart fr…

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Susan Gold: Being in the Right Room 31:05

2+ y ago31:05

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Marketing strategy coach Susan Gold reveals on today's episode how she has helped companies grow by aligning with ideal clients. She also expresses her passion for the professional services industry and points out how websites can be cornerstones of businesses in the modern world. Later, she explains how key decisions were to a client's success sto…

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Darren Sudman: The Power of Purpose 25:41

2+ y ago25:41

25:41

Darren Sudman joins us in this episode to discuss the value of spreading good news. He also talks about the evolution of corporate social responsibility, the power of the purpose intelligence quotient, and how a silver lining led him to fight for a very noble cause. Mentioned on the episode: Simon’s Heart Unless Purpose 360 Connect with Darren on L…

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Zach Messler: Flipping the Message 39:14

2+ y ago39:14

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In this episode, Zach Messler enlightens us about how communication in advertising has changed over the years and how we can apply this to our own messaging. He goes on to describe how important it is for companies to benefit from viewing the world through the lens of the audience and how we could all use a lot more of “Boom Shocka Locka” in our li…

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Deepak Lalwani: The Importance of Preparation 20:31

2+ y ago20:31

20:31

Deepak Lalwani talks about how consultants can benefit from using prepared templates instead of starting from scratch. He also shares a book that has helped him sharpen his marketing and business development skills as a consultant. We also hear some misconceptions around management consulting and how he deals with these. Mentioned on the episode: T…

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Terumi Okano: Grow With Authenticity 27:38

2+ y ago27:38

27:38

Terumi Okano talks about pricing her services to fit her lifestyle and gaining the confidence to start her own business. We also hear about how she attracts her ideal clients organically and the importance of frameworks to better serve clients. Mentioned on the episode: Boston Tech Creative Connect with Terumi on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram! …

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Michael Neil: Simplification Is Key 40:49

2+ y ago40:49

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Michael Neil talks about the importance of simplification and using LinkedIn to find introductions instead of leads. We also hear about CoSolo, an exclusive community of consultants and boutique agencies, and Zero Fiction, a company that helps to eliminate the friction points across a business that slows revenue growth. Mentioned on the episode: Co…

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