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If you haven't had a chance to tune into our Sigamways Podcast, now's the perfect time to start!💡 Last week, our host, David Donnelly, had the opportunity to talk to Mark Settle, the author of Truth from the Valley, A Practical Primer on IT Management for the Next Decade. He also has years of experience as a CIO for several companies. Settle explores many topics in this interview, from career development, to how he's overcome challenges as CIO, to the future of the tech industry in general. When it comes to the future of technology, he says the number 1 spending category for businesses is information security and data analytics. He says that's where the world is largely headed. Do you agree? Be sure to share your thoughts below, and check out the full episode for more expert insight! 🌟 #InformationSecurity #DataAnalytics #CIO

What the hell is Otamiser? Let our founder, Bart-Jan Leyts explain in this interview snippet with ShortTermRentalz editor Paul Stevens. Want to know more about this unique solution? Visit the website linked in the comments! #ShortTermRentalz #podacst #hospitality

The great Bob Burg joins me next on ‘The People Business Podcast’ to discuss business, people, relationships, and sales. In the short clip, he talks about tact, which he calls the language of strength. Check out our link in the comments for the entire episode premiering tomorrow. #bobburg #selling #customerexperience

Are you a solopreneur in a crowded market? This episode is for you. "It doesn't matter how many followers you have. It doesn't matter how many engagements you have. People are not waiting for you." Melanie Droessaert took the plunge: she niched down. Learn about her journey, the importance of networking and what to do when you're not a "born networker". It was a joy to interview Melanie. I'm still learning about being a solo-podcast-producer. https://lnkd.in/e7ztZ9eR

Really enjoying interviewing some of the smartest practitioners and philosophers of entrepreneurship, finance and mindset as part of my Fee Sheet publication. Latest interview live today, with Eloise Leeson-Smith. All Fee Sheet interviews are longform written Q&A. (I'm a reader and a writer, and I believe great interviews can exist outside of podcasts or Parkinson...) We went to a lot of places here. Eloise talked about: 🤝 Starting her business "out of desperation" during the pandemic 📈 Going from low-paid agency staffer to buying her own home 💰 Learning about sales from decades of parental mentoring 📊 Why intangible value can't be measured with numbers 🍓 How raspberries** might help you raise your prices ☯︎ How financial independence = financial serenity Plus, loads more. Thanks Eloise for taking part. Link to the interview in the first comment. [**yes I know that's a strawberry emoji]

In business, if you don’t ask you don’t get. That’s where pitching comes in. Pitching to get featured is all about approaching the right person, at the right time, with the right story. But how do you get a yes to that all-important pitch email? This week’s blog has all the answers! Click here to read NOW: https://lnkd.in/d6AViBMM Read the blog to find out: 📣 How to nail your subject line (this is CRUCIAL) 📣 What to put into the body of your email pitch, and how to structure it 📣 How to successfully follow up your pitch (yes, you need to) I’ve sent thousands of pitches in my career, these are the exact steps I use day in, day out to pitch for opportunities – be they to podcast hosts, journalists, other business owners (to speak in their groups or memberships). How do you feel about pitching?

I had the pleasure of being a guest on Jen Josey's podcast, where we had a great discussion. We explored the advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship versus being an employee, my journey into the real estate realm, the application of my expertise in building 2-sided marketplaces to the real estate wholesaling sector, my utilization of the BRRRR method for wealth creation, and much more. If you're keen on discovering more, feel free to listen to our conversation: https://lnkd.in/g9hbRj-y.

Most advisors are thought of as number crunchers (and rightly so) but there is an emotional side of money that is just as important. I discuss how we try to understand the gnarled web that is money and emotion with our clients. Check out this clip from my recent interview:

Discussing finances can be awkward because it's seen as a taboo topic, but our guest feels it's necessary to discuss it in relationships to ensure you're on the same page. When's the last time you and your spouse or significant other had that talk? Tune into this episode to hear why it's so important and get Ericka's best tips on approaching the conversation!