Better Public Speaking Podcast

Better Public Speaking EpisodeAre you interested in public speaking? Listen as I discuss how to be a better public speaker with featured guest Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich and the Spinsucks blog.

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Summary

In this episode you will learn some actionable tips on how to be a better public speaker.

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 1/26/2012.

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Fixing our Broken System with Carol Roth [Podcast]

I’ve been engaging in more discussions about the issues our country faces and the gridlock in our political system lately. Today a friend and past guest of the Podcast Carol Roth was tweeting something that Gerri Willis from Fox Business Network had asked on Twitter.

“Who’s to blame for Washington gridlock? Rebublicans, Democrats or Both?” -Gerri Willis

This was a hot button issue for me so I quickly responded to Carol to invite her to discuss it on my podcast today.

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Podcast - Our Broken System

Summary

My answer to this question was that we are all to blame. We’re not coming together to work on what we agree on and we’re being manipulated based on interests. Carol had quite a bit of perspective to share on the issue, listen in to learn about how we can simplify this process.

Quotable

“People are blaming the symptoms instead of looking at the disease” – Carol Roth

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 12/21/2011.

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Interview Irene Koehler of Almost Savvy [Podcast]

Irene Koehler Interview GraphicOn this weeks podcast I caught up with the San Francisco Bay Area’s own “Almost SavvyIrene Koehler. Irene has a knack for educating and empowering people to get started using Social Media.

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Summary

Our discussion while somewhat broad overall was generally focused on:

  • Google+
  • Facebook
  • the bay area tech scene

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 12/7/2011.

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The Ins and Outs of Blogging: Episode 3 Developing Content [Podcast]

Ins and Outs of Blogging LogoThinking about starting a blog? Want to get more out of your current one? Check out episode 3 of 3 “Developing Content” on the ins and outs of blogging with my featured guest Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich and the Spinsucks blog.

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Summary

In this episode you will learn about developing content for your blog and other social networks. One of the key aspects discussed is the importance of creating original content and avoiding the pitfall of providing un-original thoughts and ideas. You may also want to review this article written by Tim Otis, it was mentioned during the podcast.

See also:

Episode 1: “Getting Started

Episode 2: “Building Community”

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 11/30/2011.

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What is Content Marketing? [Podcast]

Content Marketing Panel Graphic

On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving I connected with a excellent panel to discuss content marketing. The three panelists brought a breadth of knowledge about content marketing:

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Summary

The three experienced content marketers in this panel helped explain what content marketing is. You can also expect to learn about:

  • The importance of compelling content.
  • The importance of being conversational.
  • What branded journalism is and why people use this method.
  • Re-purposing your content.
  • Creative ways to produce content from non-bloggers/writers.

Quotable

“Compelling content is like porn, you know it when you see it.” – Steve Farnesworth

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 11/23/2011.

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Online Influence and Klout Panel [Podcast]

Online Influence and KloutThree great guests joined me  for a discussion about online influence about Klout:

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We covered a lot of questions, concerns and comments about privacy, influence and some of the recent situations with Klout.

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 11/16/2011.

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Social Media and Search with Sean McGinnis [Podcast]

Social Media and Search
On this weeks podcast I had the distinct pleasure of discussing the world of SEO, Search and Social Media with Sean McGinnis of 312 Digital Media. Sean brings together a very unique background to his 10 year+ career in marketing.

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Summary

Sean brought technical knowledge and a practical approach to being found and marketing your brand, website or content while making it easier to be found by the search engines. You can anticipate to learn:

  • basic background on the evolution of SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
  • how some concepts in the legal industry play a role in how Search Engines rank content.
  • what the link economy and link rings are.
  • an introduction to the concept of Author Rank.
  • the value of quality content above all other factors.

Quotable

“A search engine cares about bringing to the user the best possible answer as quickly as possible.” – Sean McGinnis

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 11/9/2011.

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Internet Radio Mashup Episode 2 [Podcast]

Internet Radio Mashup LogoThree great guests joined me  for the second Internet Radio Mashup episode on my Blog Talk Radio program:

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Summary

The interactions between the panelists provided for a very enjoyable discussion. Vacations, books, leadership and vocations were among the main discoveries.

Quotable

“I have a passion around helping people see how powerful they are.” – Erna Grasz

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 11/2/2011.

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The Ins and Outs of Blogging: Episode 2 Building Community [Podcast]

Ins and Outs of Blogging LogoThinking about starting a blog? Want to get more out of your current one? Check out episode 2 of 3 “Building Community” on the ins and outs of blogging with my featured guest Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich and the Spinsucks blog.

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Summary

This episode helps you evaluate the value of a community for your blogging objectives and provides you with some guidance on how to do it effectively if you do determine it’s important for your mission. You may also want to read this Resource of the Day feature by my friend and past guest @Tinu who honored us by doing a great review of this episode. You might also want to check out Episode 1, “Getting Started“.

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 10/26/2011.

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Problem Solver Series Episode #2 Youth and Education [Podcast]

Problem Solver Series LogoA passionate panel of individuals who work with youth related causes:

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Summary

The three passionate panelists discuss the realities of the problems with keeping youth on track and solutions to achieving that end.

The Problems

  • Lack of Adult involvement
  • Digital Distraction
  • “Shutdown”
  • Drugs, Alcohol and Sex (Adult problems)
  • The critical hours 3-6PM

The Solutions

  • After school programs
  • Awareness
  • Animal therapy
  • Constructive safe environments
  • Communication

Quotable

“What animals do for a child is display non-judgmental unconditional love. A child is able to read and talk to an animal and get no negative feedback.” – Patrick Major

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 10/19/2011.

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