Smart Solo Business

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Avish Parashar is quite possibly the world’s only Motivational Improviser. What does that mean? Well, it means that Avish uses his 20+ years of experience performing, teaching and studying improv comedy to show organizations and individuals how to improvise, adapt, and become more innovative in their presentations and in their […] The post Avish Parashar: Add the Power of Humor to Your Presentations! appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] As you’ll hear on the podcast today, Thom Singer has mastered the art of building professional contacts that lead to increased business. Thom is a recognized expert and a sought-after speaker on branding, positioning and networking. He’s trained thousands of professionals in those disciplines. Over the years, Thom has served […] The post Thom Singer on How to Build a Productive Professional Network appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Michael Katz makes me laugh, and I’m always impressed with the quality of his marketing advice. That’s a pretty rare combination. As Founder (and “Chief Penguin”) of Blue Penguin Development, Michael coaches and consults with solo professionals. His specialty is showing them how to get clients easily and consistently, and […] The post Are You a Likeable Expert? Michael Katz on Marketing for Solo Professionals appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today is Daniel Pink. Yes, that Daniel Pink. You know him.  He’s the author of five provocative books, including the long-running New York Times bestsellers A Whole New Mind and Drive. His latest book, To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, is a New York […] The post Daniel Pink on ‘To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others’ appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Are you ready to grow your small business? My guest is here to help! Charlie Gilkey is a highly successful entrepreneur, and a well-respected speaker and advisor on small business growth and business strategy. Charlie has recently written an important book. I consider it to be a must-read for every […] The post Charlie Gilkey on His New Book: The Small Business Lifecycle appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] If I ranked my guests based on their LinkedIn expertise, plus energy and passion, then my guest today would probably be at the top of the list. Patrick O’Malley, aka 617-PATRICK,  clearly loves teaching. Today he’s here to teach us how to find and win more ideal clients by using […] The post Patrick O’Malley: How to Use LinkedIn as a Powerful Sales Search Engine appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Think about this for a moment — did your last talk, workshop or presentation engage people on an emotional level? That’s a good question to ask if you want your audience (even an audience of one) to take action. It makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? People are much more likely to […] The post David Lee: Storytelling That Sells appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] How can you write marketing copy that sets you apart from your competition and moves your ideal clients to action?  That’s the key challenge that my guest, Susan Gunelius, helps us to address in this episode of the podcast. Some background: Susan has an impressive track record in marketing and […] The post Writing Effective Marketing Copy with Susan Gunelius appeared first on Smart Solo Business.