More Than A Few Words

Burnout has been recognized as a legitimate medical issue. This week my guest, Dr. Ganz Ferrance shares his Me Method, as a way to reduce the chance that you will suffer from burnout. From busy moms to business owners, these tips are good for your health.  Dr. Ganz Ferrance is an award-wining Psychologist, author, and former Vice-President of the Psychologist’s Association of Alberta. He has been a monthly contributor on CTV News for over 10 years and and has been featured nationally on Good Morning Canada. “Dr.Ganz” also regularly appears on CBC radio and has been a consistent “Health and Lifestyle” expert on Alberta PrimeTime (CTV2) for the past 4 years. Obtaining his Ph.D. from the Andrews University in Michigan, Dr. Ganz has been helping individuals, couples, families and organizations reduce their stress, improve their relationships and enjoy more success for over 20 years. He gets a kick out of seeing people be their best and gives his information in a straight-forward, down-to-earth, no-nonsense way. D

What do you say when someone casually asks "What do you do? "   Coach and professional speaker, Jim Karrh, believes that being able to answer that question in a clear, consistent and conversation manner is a distinct competitive advantage.  In today's conversation he talks about the message, the messenger and the habits you need to build to deliver that message consistently . 

Consistency may seem boring, but according to this week's guest Barbara Stuhlemmer of Blitz Business Success creating consistent messages and processes is actually the key to business success.   

This week's guest, Andrea Butcher of HRD Advisory Group believes you should live life by design, not by default.  Taking control of your daily activities starts with a long term vision - where do you want to be in ten years.  Once you have the vision, you can begin to think about what you can do this week to move closer to that goal.  And on  a daily basis, defining what is the most important thing for you to do today.  

It is hard to believe that this is the 400th episode of More than a Few Words.  That is a lot of conversations.  Over the years, we have had some terrific guests, some serious and some silly conversations. I thought it would be fun to go back and listen to some of my favorites from our early years.   In this episode, i have clips from four early conversations. If you are intrigued you can listen to the entire episode by clicking the link below.  Alison Carter - Position Statements - Why should I buy from you.  Jay Mattingly - Ninja Turtles and Disc Profiles.  Matt Nettleton - Finding Your ideal Client Jarred Juett - Staying one Step Ahead of the Content Onslaught.

No matter what business you are in, if you have employees you are in the leadership business. This week our guest, Kyle Gorman of the Employer Blueprint explains how even novice managers can be more effective leaders. 

Joel Russell, founder of eImagine has built company by creating a culture that makes people want to come to work.

Our friend, Javed S. Khan is back with part two of his conversation about LinkedIn. Today he share's some little known tips to help business owners get the most from the professional online community.     Javed is the owner of Empression - A Marketing Services Company

Buying a franchise can be a great way to become a business owner. But be sure you look before you leap! This week, our guest Stephanie Ewing talks about her process from preliminary investigation to final purchase of a Yoga studio franchise. Be sure to become a founding member of the Fishers Honor Yoga Studio     

Stress is a part of the package when you start a small business. Dr Pete, stress relief expert and author of the book Lighten Your Day, says it doesn’t have to be.  In this conversation with Lorraine he shares tips and tricks you can add to your daily routine to lower your stress level today.

Where should a small business start if they want to reduce their environmental footprint?  The short answer?   Listen to this conversation with Julia Goldstein Consultant and author Julia Goldstein spoke with Lorraine about building green and sustainable practices into your business.    This is something companies of all sizes can do. 

Julie Kratz knows that sometimes conversations are uncomfortable.  Maybe you need to tell a boss, coworker or subordinate that something they doing needs to change.  Is there an easy way to approach those candid conversations? Well, maybe not easy, but Julie shares some great tips with Lorraine on how to prepare for the conversation.    

Lindsey Anderson, the founder of Traffic and Leads University thinks webinars are a thing of the past.  How should consultants and coaches reach new audiences instead?  With a Facebook Challenge offered in a private group.   Sounds complicated? It isn't.  In this week's episode, Lindsey breaks down just how simple a Facebook challenge can be.  This week, host Lorraine Ball of Roundpeg was taking notes furiously as Lindsey shared her strategy, and you will too.  So be sure to have a pen handy as you listen to today's conversation.     

Author and consultant, Charmaine Hammond shares her perspective and experiences building a collaboration network to support her business. Beyond simple networking, she has established a group of sponsors and champions who have helped her in many unexpected ways over the years.  If you’ve enjoyed this conversation sign up for a weekly newsletter get links to episodes you might’ve missed and other resources for your business :  https://morethanafewwords.com/avoid-fomo/

Life is about reinvention. This week, our guest media entrepreneur, Lesley Jane Seymour shares lessons from her journey from corporate leadership role to one as an internet entrepreneur.  Lesley Jane Seymour is a media entrepreneur and one of the industry’s most respected leaders. From 2008-2016, she served as editor in chief of More Magazine, the leading lifestyle magazine for women over forty with a readership of 1.5 million. She was also the editor in chief and social media director of More.com, which attracted over 12 million monthly page views and 600,000 unique visitors.  Here latest adventure is the CoveyClub,  a virtual meeting place for lifelong learners. (A covey is a small flock of birds, in case you weren’t sure about the name.) CoveyClub is a virtual and IRL (in real life) club platform built by — and for — members and has generosity and “welcomeness” at its heart. All members believe that the more you give, the more you get. Hence the CoveyClub hashtag: #LearnGetConnect. CoveyClub was not create

Don't wait till you need cash for your business to go looking for a business banker! This week's guest Stephanie Ewing of Key Bank explains why it pas to develop that relationship when you start your business. MTFW is a production of Roundpeg, a digital agency. 

This week, Lorraine is joined by one of her social media buddies, Stephanie Daily. The conversation jumps from social media topic to social media topic with an emphasis on some restaurant marketing tips.  Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and listen to the conversation. 

This week's guest, Arin Anderson believes we are living in an age of creative democracy.  Is that a good or bad thing?  Actually it is a little bit of both.    MTFW is a production of Roundpeg, a digital agency  and is hosted by Lorraine Ball  

Which is better 1% of a big market or 100% of a small one?  Today’s guest, Gerard Doyle of Fractal Marketing believes there is way more benefit in being at the top of a small market. MTFW is a production of Roundpeg, an Indianapolis Digital agency. 

In this week’s episode, Javed S. Khan shares five tips to improve your LinkedIn profile. Be prepared to stop the podcast and improve your profile along the way. MTFW is a production of Roundpeg, an Indianapolis Digital agency.