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Episode #021: Chris Brogan, Author of The Impact Equation (with Julien Smith)

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Chris BroganToday is a special day for me. I have the pleasure of bringing to you a conversation with one of my heroes, Chris Brogan.

 

You see, the journey I took that ultimately led to working for myself began just over 6 years ago when I discovered social media (mainly Twitter) and, with it, Chris Brogan. Chris, by the way, is the author of 6 books, including The Impact Equation: Are You Making Things Happen or Just Making Noise? (affiliate link)

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Fighting to Survive

As a broadcaster in mid-2007 co-hosting a nationally-syndicated morning show, I had begun to realize the company I worked for was at an important crossroads. Facebook was approaching mainstream, Twitter was far from it but growing, and the digital landscape in general seemed to be on the verge of slaying its next traditional media dragon. Namely, radio.

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Episode #020: Scott M. Fay, Author, Discover Your Sweet Spot

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Author, Scott M. FayBefore we can begin building our organizations (or our families or teams), we must first begin building up ourselves. And, before we can expect to do that, we need to create an environment conducive for growth.

So says Scott M. Fay, author of Discover Your Sweet Spot: The 7 Steps to Create a Life of Success and Significance (preorder in paperback).

Throughout his career, Scott has acquired more than a dozen failing landscaping and irrigation companies and managed to roll them into two industry-leading and award-winning organizations. Besides speaking and training internationally, Scott serves as Executive Vice President of the John Maxwell Team.

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As much as anything, Scott understands the importance of speaking into the lives of others. Scott asserts that legacies are maintained when we choose to invest in other people. He shares how his father had a long-term vision for his growth as a child, rather than a shortsighted perspective for his happiness, and what you can do to facilitate this kind of growth in your own children.

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Episode #019: Dave Delaney, Author, New Business Networking

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Dave DelaneyIn his new book New Business Networking: How to Effectively Grow Your Business Network Using Online and Offline Methods (Que Biz-Tech), Dave Delaney shares how to combine traditional, offline networking methods with the latest social media platforms, helping you to make them both more effective in the process.

In just a few short years, Dave has come to be recognized as a leader in digital marketing, social media strategy and business networking. He even co-founded two annual unconferences, PodCamp Nashville and BarCamp Nashville.

As well, Dave launched two monthly networking events, one of which is near and dear to me – Geek Breakfast – as I participated in helping found a local chapter in my community. There are Geek Breakfast chapters around the world involving local residents interested in discussing new media, podcasting, digital marketing, blogging, programming, open source, social networks and more.

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In short, Dave is just as much interested in helping others make connections as he is making them himself. As you’ll often hear him say in today’s conversation, networking at it’s core is about helping people. There’s no one better at it than Dave Delaney.

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Episode #018: Richie Frieman (aka The Modern Manners Guy), Author of REPLY ALL…And Other Ways to Tank Your Career

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Author, Richie FriemanWhen I think manners and etiquette, my mind automatically goes to things like holding the door for a stranger, knowing which fork to use for my salad, and being careful to use my quiet voice while talking on my cell phone.

If you’re anything like me, you learned most of these things  as a child, either from your parents or your teachers at school. But successfully navigating the minefield of workplace etiquette is something you’ve probably had to learn on the job. Sometimes the hard way. Not anymore!

Richie Frieman has just released a book called, REPLY ALL…And Other Ways to Tank Your Career: A Guide to Workplace Etiquette. He and I chat about it at length on today’s episode.

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Episode #017: Todd Henry, Author of Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day

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Author, Todd HenryTodd Henry has managed no small feat: He’s written one of my favorite books of the year. Since I read about a book a week – and we’re now nearly into November – that’s saying a lot.

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Since 2005, Todd has hosted the hugely successful Accidental Creative podcast and is author of a book by the same name, published just over two years ago.

Just last month, he released his brand new book Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day. Seth Godin and I agree. It’s one of the best books so far this year.

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