Best Mark J Carter Podcasts (2024)

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How to Create a Stronger, More Profitable Online Presence with Michael Buzinski 24:22

2d ago24:22

24:22

Creating a stronger, more profitable online presence takes skill. We discuss how to do that in this episode with my guest Michael Buzinski. Michael is a decorated US Air Force veteran, he has built several small businesses (two multi-million dollar ventures) and marketed for over 1200 companies, best-selling author, and host of the top 1% podcast “…

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How to use Applied Improv in the Business World with Mike Weaver 23:19

9d ago23:19

23:19

There’s a LOT more to improv than entertaining shows. It has many implications to create networking and communication experiences in the business world. That’s what I discuss in this episode with my guest, Mike Weaver. Mike’s been an actor in improv theater since 2003 and a member of the Applied Improvisation Network since 2007. He leverages his co…

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How to Create Healthy Peak Performance with Jennifer Watson 27:09

16d ago27:09

27:09

Overcoming adversity and creating peak performance states often go hand in hand. That’s what I discuss in this episode with my guest, Jennifer Watson. Jennifer, founder of Watson Worldwide, overcame years of debilitating depression to become an integrative physical therapist, entrepreneur of 6+ figure businesses, a TEDx speaker and now an internati…

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How Entrepreneurs Can Become Trusted Brands with Bryan Kramer 22:15

24d ago22:15

22:15

Even small businesses can become trusted brands with the right strategies. I discuss how to do that in this episode with my guest, Bryan Kramer. Called the “Zen Master to Digital Marketers” by Forbes, Bryan is a renowned business strategist, global keynote speaker, executive trainer and coach, investor, two-time bestselling author including a TOP 1…

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How to Grow Your Business Through Public Speaking with Mike Domitrz 23:05

1M ago23:05

23:05

Public speaking is a great way to grow your business if you have the right strategies. That’s what I discuss in this episode with my guest, Mike Domitrz. Mike is a Hall of Fame Speaker, author and Founder of the Center for Respect and conducts keynotes and workshops for tens of thousands of people each year. Now through his unique weekend retreats …

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How to Design a Successful Business with Colleen Biggs 24:51

1M ago24:51

24:51

It takes a lot more than a traditional business plan to design a business. It involves surrounding yourself with the right people, community building, marketing outreach and more. It’s possible to do it with the right strategies. That’s what I discuss in this episode with Colleen Biggs. Colleen is a 22-year Business Strategist who empowers Business…

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The Ripple Effect of Your Gratitude and Happiness with Phil Gerbyshak 24:06

2M ago24:06

24:06

Happiness is something most people yearn for, and gratitude helps you create it. How to find and create happiness is important. But most people don’t think about the effect their happiness has on the people around them. You can create a “happiness and gratitude ripple effect” if you have the right strategies. That’s what I discuss in this episode w…

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[Simulated Part One] Auto-mated: When A Bot Becomes Your Boo from Embodied 35:53

2M ago35:53

35:53

Listen to this special episode from another podcast we think you'll love called Embodied from WUNC. When human romance isn't working out, can an AI chatbot successfully take its place? Host Anita Rao hears varied perspectives on that question. She meets a journalist who got dumped by her AI crush and talks with a woman whose AI companion turned her…

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How to Market Yourself at Virtual Networking Events with Daniel Ruke 25:38

2M ago25:38

25:38

There’s an artform to marketing yourself at virtual events. They should be treated with the same professionalism as live events if you want to market yourself successfully. That’s what I discuss in this episode with serial entrepreneur Daniel Ruke, better known as Ruke. Ruke has been doing 100% virtual networking for six years now. He believes that…

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The One Sentence That Will Change Your Marketing World with Joe Martin 20:48:21

2M ago20:48:21

20:48:21

Writing great marketing copy is an art form. Many copywriters struggle with brevity; short form copy that packs a marketing punch isn’t the easiest thing in the world to create. If you have the right copywriting and marketing strategies you will get the attention of potential clients, keep it, and convert them into clients. I discuss how to do that…

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How to Create a Super Sticky Name for Your Product or Service with Alexandra Watkins 22:31

2M ago22:31

22:31

The wrong name for your product or service can be the difference between success and failure. So, how do you choose the right name? That’s what I discuss in this episode with Alexandra Watkins. Alexandra is a leading and outspoken authority on brand names with buzz. If you have ever eaten a Wendy’s Baconator, you have literally eaten the words. For…

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Lessons from Heartbreak 21:32

2M ago21:32

21:32

Science writer Florence Williams felt blindsided when her twenty-five-year marriage unexpectedly fell apart. Trained as a journalist, Florence set out on an expedition to understand the science of heartbreak and game her way back to health. Enjoy this special excerpt from Florence's audiobook, "Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey", and if…

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How to Build Your Business with Podcasting with Steve Ramona 22:03

2M ago22:03

22:03

Podcasting is about more than just download numbers, which is what most people focus on. Podcasting can be a powerful tool to grow your business if you have the right strategies. That’s what I discuss in this episode with my guest, Steve Ramona.Steve discovered his calling at a young age and is now on a mission to share his secret sauce for success…

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Love Lessons From the "Masters of Relationships" on The Happiness Lab 45:29

3M ago45:29

45:29

Some people are just good at building and maintaining healthy partnerships. In their "Love Lab", the married researchers Dr John Gottman and Dr Julie Schwartz Gottman have seen how certain couples interact in ways that mean they'll happily stick together for decades. Enjoy this special episode of The Happiness Lab with Dr Laurie Santos. The Gottman…

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How to Manifest Your Dream Life and Business with Melinda Van Fleet 22:40

3M ago22:40

22:40

There’s more to success than “hard work”. If you have the right strategies and mindset, you can manifest amazing things in your personal and professional lives. That’s what I discuss with Melinda Van Fleet in this episode of the Idea Climbing podcast.Melinda is a Intuitive Energetic Business and Leadership Mentor that helps busy leaders and busines…

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How to Clearly Communicate Your Big Idea with Steve Woodruff 24:35

5M ago24:35

24:35

If you want to share and clearly communicate your big idea you need to do it in small chunks of information, not a long presentation. Your big idea has to be shared in a small package. You can’t dump a ton of information on people all at once, they’re not ready to process all of that information.You understand your big idea because it sprang to lif…

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Your Hero’s Journey into Mentoring with Machen MacDonald 25:40

5M ago25:40

25:40

When you enter the mentoring space, you begin an amazing, life changing journey. How to navigate that journey is what I discuss with Machen MacDonald in this episode.On your journey you’ll be de-storying who you’ve been while storying who you really are. We show up differently in different situations. When you’re trying to change you have a mindset…

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How to Find Success by Facing Fear with Kyle Dean Houston 23:32

5M ago23:32

23:32

Everybody faces fear at one time or another, it’s how you deal with it that makes the difference. That’s what Kyle Dean Houston and I discuss in this episode.Fear Happens to all of UsMost people that have ever achieved anything realized that they have to move outside of comfort in order to have a transformation. To achieve something, you’re going t…

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How to Have Successful Networking and Prospecting Meetings with Clay Hicks 21:34

6M ago21:34

21:34

When it comes to networking, the line between general networking meetings and prospecting meetings can be vague. You shouldn’t pitch someone the first time you meet them (that’s called pitch slapping); yet you need to grow your business. How to do that is what I discuss with serial entrepreneur Clay Hicks in this episode.If you focus on earning tru…

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How to Create Successful Mentoring Relationships with Lisa Fain 21:57

6M ago21:57

21:57

Mentoring relationships without structure can fail fast. With the right structure they can thrive. That’s what I discuss in this episode with Lisa Fain.What do you think most mentoring programs do wrong? Most mentoring programs have a “pair and pray” structure. They pair people and pray that the program succeeds. People think because they’re in an …

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How to Find Your Next Mentor with Gary Anzalone 22:47

7M ago22:47

22:47

Mentoring can be a crucially important part of your personal and professional lives. The challenge is finding the right people and creating successful mentoring relationships. That’s what I discussed with Gary Anzalone in this episode.When you have a mentor, you can have a very fulfilled life because you have someone to talk to about your hopes and…

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How to Face Your Fears and Move Past Them with Jacqueline Wales 24:31

7M ago24:31

24:31

Episode 79! Everybody faces fear, it’s a matter of how you deal with it and move past it that matters. That’s what I discuss with Jacqueline Wales in this episode.What is Fear?Jacqueline believes that fear is imagination based. There are a lot of reasons why we can feel threatened in life, but fears are often just a story we tell ourselves to deal …

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How to Gain Respect in the Business World with Michael Goldberg 22:59

7M ago22:59

22:59

Episode 78! Know, like and trust is great. Taking it one step further is respect. It’s all about the connections that you make with people and the relationships you build after you connect. That’s what I discuss with Michael Goldberg in this episode.Gaining RespectThere are phases to building relationships the right way. When you’re getting to know…

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Why Paying it Forward is the Secret to Success with Dan Horwich 26:15

8M ago26:15

26:15

Episode 77! If you want to get ahead in business, you must give before you get. That’s what I discussed with Dan Horwich. Dan is an active networker focused on making a difference in the professional lives of IT practitioners.Dan believes that money isn’t the key to happiness; relationships are the key to happiness. Here’s why.When you get out of s…

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How to Market Yourself with Neuroscience with Mike Mausteller 22:43

10M ago22:43

22:43

Episode 76! Today’s big idea is that neuroscience can dramatically increase your marketing efforts’ ROI. My guest is Mike Mausteller. Mike is known for his brand building in the Fortune 500 Space. Today he committed to supporting small and medium Private businesses, creating strategies that result in healthy businesses, enable the owner to scale or…

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How Leaders Can be Great Mentors with Oak McCulloch 20:20

10M ago20:20

20:20

Episode 75! Leadership and mentorship go hand in hand; it’s just a matter of sharpening your mentorship skills. That’s what I discuss in this episode with my guest, Oak McCulloch.Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oak McCulloch is a nationally recognized keynote speaker and the author of “Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be.” B…

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There are Only Three Ways to Grow Your Business with Mike Savage 22:54

1y ago22:54

22:54

Episode 74!In the world of sales and marketing there are many viewpoints about how to do both successfully. My guest, Mike Savage, believes that there are only three ways to grow your business and have marketing and sales play well together.Mike works with 6-figure entrepreneurs who are hell-bent on getting to 7-figures without sacrificing their he…

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How to Use Improv to Improve Business Communications with Bill Prinzivalli 20:33

1y ago20:33

20:33

Episode 73!Most people think of improv as “being funny”. It’s much more than that. There are many ways that improv can be woven into the business world, especially when it comes to communications. That’s what I discuss with Bill Prinzivalli in this episode.Bill is an organizational consultant and a transformational coach who incorporates mindfulnes…

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How to Increase Your Sales by Partnering with Trusted Advisors featuring Raffi Yardemian 24:49

1y ago24:49

24:49

Episode 72!Sales can be a complicated process and tiring if you go about it the wrong way. There’s the stigma of salespeople being annoying. For solopreneurs, consultants, fractional C-Suites, and entrepreneurs – how do you get your message across without being salesy? Through relationships with trusted advisors.That’s what I discuss with Raffi Yar…

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How to Create Your Own Networking Group with Michael Gordon 23:50

1y ago23:50

23:50

Episode 71!If you’re entrepreneurial there’s a good chance that you attend networking events and join networking groups for business development. But what happens when you’re not getting enough business from your efforts? Have you ever thought about starting your own networking group? That’s what I discuss with my guest, Michael Gordon.Michael is t…

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The Importance of Altruism in Business with Sandy Gennaro 24:08

1+ y ago24:08

24:08

Episode 70!Altruism can be a powerful force in your life if you understand how to practice it. That’s what I discuss with my guest, Sandy Gennaro. Sandy Gennaro is a world-class speaker/drummer/author/coach who has recorded and toured with several globally known artists.First, you need to think outside of yourself and always be willing to help othe…

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How to Improve Your Communication Skills Using Improv with Meridith Grundei 22:04

1+ y ago22:04

22:04

Episode 69!Many people associate improv with being funny. It’s so much more than that, it can be an important part of effective communication for everyday work and life in general. That’s what I discuss in this episode with my guest, Meridith Grundei. Meridith is a public speaking and presentation skills coach who works with individuals and organiz…

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From Raised by Ricki: Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby! With Margaret Cho 41:25

1+ y ago41:25

41:25

Raised by Ricki is a show from our friends at Lemonada Media featuring Ricki Lake and Kalen Allen. If you like Double Date then we think you’ll love Raised by Ricki. In the 1990s, a generation of kids, teens, and young adults got home, kicked off their sneakers, and settled down in front of the TV to watch Ricki Lake. Hosted by Ricki herself alongs…

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The Art and Science of Getting Referrals with Gregory Klein-Hertzel 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

20:34

Episode 68!Today we’re taking a look at how to build valuable relationships with people who will help promote your business. My guest is serial entrepreneur Gregory Klein-Hertzel with ConnectivTech. ConnectivTech is a Fractional CTO organization specializing in I.T. procurement & vendor selection.The Networking JourneyNetworking is a journey. If yo…

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How to Create Successful Mentoring Experiences with Hassan Akmal 23:04

1+ y ago23:04

23:04

Episode 67!Mentorship is one of my favorite topics for this show. My guest Hassan Akmal and I recently discussed how to create successful mentoring relationships. Hassan is an American career and life mastery consultant, author, professor, thought leader, philanthropist, and former professional tennis player and athlete ambassador to the United Sta…

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Why You Should Be Marketing Your Business on Tik Tok 23:11

1+ y ago23:11

23:11

Today we’re discussing Tik Tok for business and my guest is Alex Hitt. How did Alex get involved with Tik Tok and get to where he is today? He embraced the latest trend. Most businesses don’t know what to do with Tik Tok. Alex moved to Hawaii in 2021 with no real estate experience and sold $3 million worth of real estate through social media with p…

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How Relationships Created a Bestselling Book With Justin Breen 19:06

1+ y ago19:06

19:06

Episode 65!It seems that every entrepreneur is told to write a book at some point in their career. A book is a key that opens up doors for you that you wouldn’t have been able to open without one. My guest, Justin Breen has written two books and he shares his insights and journey to becoming a bestselling author. His newest book, Epic Life has sold…

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The Power of Gratitude with David George Brooke 20:24

1+ y ago20:24

20:24

Episode 64!The big idea in this episode is the power of gratitude. That’s what I discuss with my guest, David George Brooke. David AKA That Gratitude Guy, has been a speaker, coach, and best-selling author for over 25 years. He is a former Nordstrom store manager and has managed in the corporate world for over 30 years.After going through losses of…

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How to Create a Circle of Trusted Advisors With Electra Govoni 23:05

1+ y ago23:05

23:05

Episode 63!Finding or starting your own professional group of advisors can be a daunting task, but a great investment of your time if you know how to go about it. That’s what I discuss with Electra Govoni in this episode. Electra is a business coach who helps owners of small and medium sized companies go from barely surviving to thriving in their b…

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How to Build Meaningful Relationships with Jonathan Rosen 24:16

1+ y ago24:16

24:16

Episode 62!When it comes to building relationships in the business world there is a relational model and a transactional model, I discuss which one is better with my guest Jonathan Rosen. Jonathan founded Collaberex 6 years ago with the sole mission of helping executives, small business owners and professional service providers build meaningful, im…

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How to Build Relationships That Lead to Valuable Referrals With Matt Ward 23:14

1+ y ago23:14

23:14

Episode 61!More referrals are the holy grail for entrepreneurs and sales professionals. But how do you get more? That’s what I discuss with Matt Ward in this episode. Matt is an author, speaker and referral coach that teaches service-based small business owners by showing them how easy getting more word-of-mouth referrals can be if you just have th…

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Business Planning for a Recession: Four Critical Steps for CEOs with Glenn Gow 21:17

1+ y ago21:17

21:17

This episode’s big idea is business planning for a recession: Four critical steps for CEOs. My guest, Glenn Gow believes that any company can find a pathway to success regardless of what’s happening in their economic environment. Glenn was a CEO for 25 years. Now, he's a CEO Coach. He's going to make you more successful. But it's not only about bei…

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How to Stop Beating Yourself Up With Brian Reinbold 20:36

1+ y ago20:36

20:36

Today’s big idea is the subject of beating yourself up and how to stop it. That’s what I discuss with Brian Reinbold, who is The Voice of BraveHearts Radio and The Host of BraveHearts Adventures. Brian is a Master Storyteller and loves to do Voice Work and EmCee Events.Many people do this about the things that they set out to do but didn’t accompli…

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How to Be of Service for Your Network with Steve Lover 23:18

2y ago23:18

23:18

If you want to bring a big idea to life in the entrepreneurship world there are two things that you need to focus on and take action on: The concept of service vs pleasing and then creating value. That’s what I discuss in this episode with Business Development Coach Steve Lover.Let’s start with service vs. pleasing and why it’s so important.When we…

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How to Create a Safe Space to Sprout Your Next Big Idea 20:39

2y ago20:39

20:39

Episode 57! Many entrepreneurs feel alone in their endeavors. It helps to create a support system. That’s what I discuss with Marcy Fortnow, founder of Engaging Play and Diana Patel, an executive coach. We started the discussion by examining stump speeches and sprout speeches.Stump speech is where you establish yourself as an expert while giving a …

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How to Manifest Great Things in Your Life With Colin Sprake 25:59

2y ago25:59

25:59

Episode 56!The topic of “manifesting success” came up recently during a conversation with Colin Sprake. Since 2004, Colin has helped hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs and their families make lasting changes in their personal and professional lives.Colin believes that we are manifesting all the time. Sometimes we’re manifesting what we do want …

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How to Create Flow States With Chris M. King 20:08

2y ago20:08

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Episode 55! Today the subject of “Flow” is the focus of our conversation. My guest is Chris M. King, executive performance coach, author, speaker, and founder of Status Flow.What is flow? Athletes refer to it as being in the zone, its runner’s high, basketball players call it going unconscious and other people have other names. Flow is the optimal …

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How to Build and Market a New Service Offering With Robbie Samuels 27:20

2y ago27:20

27:20

Episode 54!In this episode my guest, Robbie Samuels, and I discuss big idea of bringing a new service offering to life while marketing it. Robbie is an author, speaker, and business growth strategy coach recognized as a networking expert by Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc.When it comes to creating service offerings don’t just a…

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How Mentors Can Help You Get Unstuck With Jonathan Sparks 21:17

2y ago21:17

21:17

Episode 53!In this episode my guest, Jonathan Sparks, and I discuss how mentors can help get you unstuck. Jonathan the Founder of Sparks Law that handles business and transactional matters for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Additionally, Jonathan has a weekly podcast and as a musician has released a new single monthly in 2022.Jonathan believes…

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How to Ask Questions That Create Great Mentoring Experiences With Kevin Bruner 18:33

2y ago18:33

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Episode 52! The foundation of great mentoring experiences is knowing how to ask great questions. That’s what I discuss in this episode with Kevin Bruner, a Fractional VP of Sales and the President of Mash Bill Consulting.Mentoring is about giving you, the mentee, the empowerment to make good decisions based on your experience and knowledge. Mentors…

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