Hacks & Hobbies

Today we get to speak with Jonathan Harris. He has experimented with and developed a method for creating marketable talent in each of his children. One of the keys for a teenage son or daughter was to develop something interesting that starts bringing value to the world. And by leveraging the family's identity so they can exercise their own skills and gifts. Jonathan goes into detail about how his household became a hothouse for growing unique talents in his children. The benefits are thus twofold as both the family and the child gain from the child's uniqueness. He explains further how that works in a method that he dubbs "Parent-Their-Passion". Let's learn more as we discover the stories Jonathan shares in this episode. Our Guest Jonathan Harris Website: https://parenttheirpassion.com/ Instagram: @parenttheirpassion Hacks to Take Away One thing you can do is get your kids to dedicate a blog, or even a video log or an Instagram account dedicated to one particular subject that your child is interested i

Today we get to speak with Dave Chesson. He is the creator of Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching advanced book Marketing which even Amazon KDP acknowledges as one of the best by telling users to “Gain insight from Kindlepreneur on how you can optimize marketing for your books.” Having worked with such authors as Orson Scott Card, Ted Dekker, and more, his tactics help both Fiction and Nonfiction authors of all levels get their books discovered by the right readers. Our Guest Dave Chessen Website: www.kindlepreneur.com Hacks to Take Away Be incredibly intentional with your time. And I wasn't doing it in patches, it was almost a habit. And I think that that was one of the biggest reasons why I was able to succeed was because I did it that way. So be very intentional, schedule it in there, don't break the schedule, and create that habit. It takes some people longer to get lucky. But the people who stay with it. They're the ones that will succeed. It just might take longer. Don't get depr

Today I get to speak with Christine McAlister. She is passionate about helping impact-driven entrepreneurs attract their next clients by being value-driven podcast guests. She's generated well over 6-figures as a podcast guest and has been recognized as the best in the world at podcast guesting by 7-figure founders like John Lee Dumas, Dana Wilde, and Andrew Kroeze [CREW-ze]. Christine has been a media expert for 2 decades, she's helped broadcast the Olympic Games, produced an award-winning documentary for PBS, and has been featured in Inc., Business Insider, Bustle, The Huffington Post, and on over 100 podcasts, in addition to hosting her top-rated show No One’s Ever Asked Me That. So without further ado, let us listen to this conversation. Our Guest Christine McAlister Website : http://lifewithpassion.com/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/christine.a.mcalister/ IG : https://www.instagram.com/lifewpassion LI : https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-mcalister Podcast :https://www.listennotes.com/podc

Today we get to speak with Sean Malone. He is a serial entrepreneur and has owned five different businesses. His biggest business success was taking his electronics company from $250,000 to just over $8,000,000 in revenue. Since then he has helped guide 4 additional organizations into the 8-figures. All the battle-field tested methods that he uses are part of the core of FlowChat & the Sell By Chat™️ system. With his unique ‘get-it-done’ mentality and a massively supportive team, he stays relentlessly focused on solving the revenue problem for business owners so they can experience the growth and success they deserve. Always Revenue. Always Relevant. Our Guest Sean Malone Website: https://flowchat.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FlowChat LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/flow-chat/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvILv5OAjHZN9ncUAZMHXjw Hacks to Take Away Sean shared about building the tool from a sales brain perspective, not a marketing brain perspective. Flo

Today we get to speak with Andrea Pass, she creates and implements PR campaigns in a wide range of categories, you can check the list in the show notes. Andrea has expertise in national, regional, and local media relations. Her strength in relationships coupled with her knowledge of the ever-growing media base results in securing top-tier, targeted media placements to increase brand awareness and I cannot wait to learn more. She also serves on the board of directors of several organizations found in the show notes. Something that really separates her from the rest is when she created her webinar series "Resonate to Revenue. Let's jump into the episode and discover the origin and ongoing journey of Andrea Pass Our Guest Andrea Pass Website: www.AndreaPassPR.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/AndreaPassPublicRelations LinkedIn : www.LinkedIn.com/in/Andrea-Pass/ Twitter : www.Twitter.com/NJ_Andrea IG: www.Instagram.com/andrea_pass_pr Hacks to Take Away Get your messaging down. Practice three key message poi

Today we get to speak with DJ Strick. With over 20 years of experience in media production and community-based leadership, Stephen Strickland, also known as “Strick,” is a fresh voice in the streaming world. For 13 years he was the host of the widely popular 95.7 Gospel Jamz FM, a weekly program that aired on radio in Birmingham, Alabama. While there, he established a following that he now reaches virtually. Currently, he is the Assistant Pastor and Media Director for New Rising Star Church. He is also the host of Strick City LIVE, a one-hour weekly lifestyle show on Thursday nights. In addition, he is the producer of the syndicated jazz radio program, “Block Party Radio”, which airs in over 20 markets.  Let's jump into this conversation as we learn the origins of DJ Strick Our Guest  DJ Strick  Facebook: @THESTREAMSHOWLIVE  IG: @STREAMSHOWLIVE  Twitter: @STREAMSHOWLIVE  Website: https://thestreamshow.live/  Hacks to Take Away: You got to figure out how to gain an audience

Today we get to speak with Deb Rosman, she's a former Senior Trade Finance Officer with an international energy trading company with over 20 years’ experience She is now a #1 Best selling international author of It is Done! and The Grieving Heart, a collection of poetry and prose about loss, hope and living. Deb left the corporate space in exchange for writing and public speaking about the importance of embracing the grieving process in order to heal. Deb has been featured in FOX, NBC, CBS, and hundreds of other media including the Spotlight Female Entrepreneurs Magazine. Let's listen in to Deb's story and why she left her job to focus on her passions. Our Guest Deb Rosman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deb.rosman.144 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/deb-rosman-88538783 IG: www.instagram.com/debrosmanauthor Twitter : twitter.com/debrarosman Website: https://debrosman.com Hacks to Take Away Embrace physics, ergo, expressly that concept, that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only change

Today we get to speak with Brandon Leibowitz, he runs a digital marketing company SEO Optimizers since 2007. Brandon has been working with small and medium-sized businesses to get more online traffic through  SEO and by crafting powerful websites. This has enabled Brandon's clients to succeed through increased clients, sales, and leads. Let's learn more about Brandon and what got him inspired to start his company in this episode. Our Guest Brandon Leibowitz Website: https://seooptimizers.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandonLeibowitz/videos LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonleibowitz/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/leibowitzbrandon/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLeibs Twitter : https://twitter.com/brandonleibs Podcast: https://seooptimizers.buzzsprout.com Hacks to Take Away Build backlinks, backlinks are a big part of SEO. Build trust by getting other websites to talk about to you. Having all your really important information at the top is so very important f

Jessica Edwards is more than just a marketer. When she takes on a new client, she helps them optimize their business in every way possible from their processes to their policies, to their branding. She offers comprehensive services that allow her clients to have a cohesive, easily recognizable brand and streamlined processes to better serve their customers. As a big picture thinker, when she designs a website for a client, she collaborates with them on their vision and mission but also helps improve the customer perceptions and the information that they need to make an educated purchasing decision. She is a professional writer, designer, speaker, business strategist, and photographer. As a mom of a 3-year-old and wife, she continues to work around the clock to ensure her client's success. Jess started her business on her own in 2020 after graduating with her MBA in the midst of the pandemic-quickly realizing her passion to help struggling or startup businesses succeed in the ever-evolving marketplace. In fact

Suzan Manis is an artist, mother, and a new children’s author from dale city va. She recently published a Children’s book called The Land of All Work and No Play about a young boy learning some life lessons. This book has been a very personal and special project for Suzan, as it is a tribute to her late mother who inspired her to create the book. Suzan would like to tell about the book and the process she went through along the way. Our Guest Suzan Manis Website: https://www.maniscreativeentertainment.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014135742612 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcreativeentertainment/ Hacks to Take Away Take some time for yourself shopping if you do a little something creative. Life is more than just work, you gotta have a more holistic view of what we do with life. Learn the importance of treating others with kindness and appreciating everything. Living the best life possible in the space that we have available is also so important. Learn every

Today we get to speak with Expert live stream coach and accomplished content creator, Kirk Nugent, who has reinvented how small businesses, entrepreneurs, and faith-based entities reach the world. Whether he is engaged in one-on-one training to help those who seek to grow their business or he’s captivating audiences through Amazon and CNN with his expertise as a product ambassador, Kirk’s goal is to help organizations leverage innovation. As the host and producer of the show “How it All Werks,” he believes that corporations, no matter their size, should “stop selling, start streaming, and let the clients come to you! Our Guest Kirk Nugent Website: http://kirkrnugent.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirkrnugent Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkrnugent/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kirkrnugent Hacks to Take Away Every piece of content you're putting out there, it doesn't matter what it is, the number one thing is you want to answer a question. People are searching in the form matter

Today I got to speak with Travis a retired Naval Officer, married with two children, and on move #50. His humble beginnings include 36 moves before graduating high school at 17, 12 schools, 6 states, 5 foster homes, surviving 2 murder attempts, and mother with type 1 bipolar disorder. Although this was very rough, there was always an organization willing to keep him sheltered, clothed, and fed. Now that he’s in a position to give back, he’s made it his mission to help the helpers. Host: Nonprofit Architect Podcast, Veteran Podcast Awards, Miss Crossroads Oklahoma Founder: Nonprofit Podcast Network, Veteran Podcast Network Author: Ultimate Podcast Guide Creator: Ultimate Podcast Course (Forbes, Bellhaven University, and available online) Linktr.ee/nonprofitarchitect Our Guest Travis Johnson Website: https://linktr.ee/nonprofitarchitect Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/NonprofitArchitect/ Twitter :https://twitter.com/NProArchitect Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nonprofitarchitect/ LinkedIn: http

Today we get to speak with Hala Taha dubbed the “The Podcast Princess,” who is the host of Young and Profiting (YAP) Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs. She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on Linkedin, and she landed the January 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine. Hala started her career in radio production while in college at HOT97 on “The Angie Martinez Show.” Later, she launched an entertainment news blog site, “The Sorority of Hip Hop,” where she led an all-female team of 50 bloggers. Together they ran the popular site, interviewed celebrities, produced radio shows, hosted parties/concerts, and nearly snagged a reality TV show on MTV! When the blog site boom slowed down, Hala took a temporary exit from the entertainment industry to get an MBA. She has 7 years of corporate marketing experience at HP and Disney Streaming Serv

Today we get to speak with Dr. Efrain Lopez. He's a military veteran proudly serving in the US Coast guard for 16 years and continues to serve as a reservist. Dr. ELO also worked as a Civilian for 5 years and continues to serve as a civilian in the maritime administration. He's a Live Streaming professional and worked as a moderator for the Live Streaming Pros community. Dr. ELO is an ambassador for the Be.Live software and streams his live show on Tuesdays at 4 pm. Dr. ELO is a doctor of management in environmental and social sustainability from Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs. And hence how he got his name as Dr. ELO. You can find his multi-streams on Youtube, Facebook, and LinkedIn on Wednesdays at 6 pm In a world where anyone can create content, it's more important than ever to stand out. Here's how personal branding and content creation can help. Our Guest Dr. Efrain Lopez Website: https://askdrelo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askdrelo Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/D

Today I'm honored to bring my really good friend Chris Williams to the podcast. He's the reason I've been consulting clients all over the world to build their Home Studios. Chris spends most of his time raising his five kids, exploring world communities, and trying his hand at adventures like shark diving, ice climbing, running ultra marathons, and riding electric skateboards :) In his spare time, he works with entrepreneurial and business experts, speakers, coaches, and leaders helping them market, monetize, and lead their own high-ticket mastermind (or group coaching) programs. As the world continues to shift, many experts are trying to build high-ticket groups for additional income, lead generation, or impact. Chris teaches experts how to generate leads, close high-ticket deals, and build strong, transformational groups. He has his own digital agency, leads two masterminds of his own, and has learned many of these lessons the hard way, so sharing his journey and offer strategies is why he is here. Our Gues

Today we get to speak with Julie Turner. She's also the host of "Real Talk podcast" She has been working in the wellness field since the 90s. Her unique brand of intuitive coaching is Coaching in FLOW. Her passion is to help individuals become the best and most authentic version of themselves possible, allowing them to be free of the limiting belief systems that have held them back personally and professionally. Get excited about your life! If not now... when? A few of the tools she uses are Hypnotherapy (true awareness), counseling (where you have been) and coaching (where you are going) numerology, and the cards. She loves supporting individuals to embrace who they are and let go of who they are not. Author of " So I was Thinking " found on julieturner.ca USE in Show Notes: MEMBER OF: International Certification Board of Clinical Hypnotherapy (ICBCH)Trainer International Association of counselors and therapists (IACT) International Medical Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA) Certified Coaches Federation

Today, I'm so excited to introduce to you my good friend Keisha Luke aka Queen Keisha the Queen of Nutrition. It's so cool to talk to yet another Queen on the podcast! Keisha Luke is a Corporate Nutritional Leadership Speaker. She teaches healthy balance, along with essential topics that lead to healthier and more productive employees that generate increased revenue. Keisha graduated with an honors bachelor's degree, and she holds several certifications in the space of Holistic Practitioner, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Culinary Nutrition, and a Diploma in Massage Therapy. Her knowledge of nutritional and digestive health continues to reach the lives of many. With over 15+ years of experience in the health field, assisting over 5,000 clients, Queen Keisha continues her mission to nutritionally and digestively assist humanity internationally. Queen Keisha (Queen of Nutrition) Our Guest Queen Keisha IG: @queenkeisha_luke LinkedIn: Queen Keisha FB Page: Keisha Luke Nutrition & Catering Hacks to Take Aw

Eden leads customer success and community at Camo - the app that gives you video super powers. Outside of work, she is a self proclaimed fantasy basketball expert and is a member of BTS ARMY. Our Guest Eden Liu Instagram: @pikachuliu Twitter: @pikachuliu LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-liu42/ Hacks to Take Away One of the things that actually helped me get through the stress of this huge life change was listening to podcasts. An immigrant mindset of how important family is. Families who stick together grow old together. How to present directions clearly, like the power of community engagement. How to communicate and connect with people in meaningful ways through verbal and nonverbal cues. Learning a new skill and getting to talk about something extremely obsessed with. Having a very versatile set of hobbies and that vastly different interests, and help us grow. Unlocking our potential. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creat

Today we get to speak with crispy Giles, founder, and lead creator at Black Tie media, where he helps entrepreneurs and content creators navigate and monetize in three worlds. He has spent the last 18 years in the entertainment and live events industry where he has done everything from DJing audio engineering, video engineering, and more for live and virtual events. He also currently handles marketing and business development for J Street studio. He also currently handles marketing and business development for J Street Productions. As a content creator, gamer, and experienced tech live streamer, he took a huge interest in blockchain technology, and what it had to offer the everyday consumer. This opened the door for a lot of his new projects and the opportunity to help others get ahead of the curve find their space and monetize web three. He's been a guest on numerous podcasts and shows spoken at the pod fest, masterclass summit and on the grow with Google platform. In today's episode, we talk a little bit ab

Today we get to discover Skylar Sullivam. He's an artisan carpenter on a mission to make life more memorable not just for you but for everyone you come in contact too. In fact this is Skylar's very first guest appearance on a podcast. So lets jump right in, Our Guest Skylar Sullivam Instagram: the_skymaker Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheSkyMaker Youtube : https://youtube.com/user/MMethoos Website : Theskymaker.com Hacks to Take Away Be a little more creative, don't overcomplicate things and look for what is the simplest way to get it done. If you're gonna get the functionality, it's got to be able to hold the weight. Take inspiration from your childhood or what really like what makes you happy. The journey out there is always dangerous. So take a weapon with you, or take a friend with you. Things like handwritten letters are things that you can attach memories to. Those are really important. The things that we like to get into, because not only are we working with our hands, but are als