Empowering small business owners to create & implement a confident, effective social media marketing strategy

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The Social Networking NewsHour
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How Realistic is Your Business Vision

03-April 2013

My guest today was Stephanie Calahan of Calahan Solutions, Inc. Stephanie is a business coach who works with business owners who have been consumed by their business and have lost their sense of self.  After getting very ill three years ago and practically working herself to death, literally, Stephanie regrouped and realized she needed to rebalance and re-prioritize her life. She shares her wisdom with her clients and with us.

Ask The Coach

27-Mar 2013

Yes, I did a solo show this week and shared my story about how I came to be a social media strategist, mentor, and coach. I also shared some of my hot tips. Tune in!

The Best LinkedIn Strategy for Your Business

20-Mar 2013

Whew, this show was hot! Full of fantastic LinkedIn tips and tricks for you to implement immediately.  Kristen Jaramillo, a New York Times expert on this popular social media platform was my guest today generously sharing her knowledge and experience on LinkedIn. From how to write a professional summary to why you should lead a Group, she spilled the beans on all of her secrets. Tune in.

The Power of Digital Storytelling For Social Good

06-Mar 2013

You have probably heard all about mobile marketing but what about mobile fundraising for causes and charities? My guest today, Tania Mulry, of DDx Media joined me today to inform our audience about using edRover to raise funds for schools and charities. Tania also shared why it is important to perfect your pitch when asking donors for money for your cause. Tune in and hear about how she went from Corporate America to a mobile developer. Good stuff!

Google Plus Is A Must For Your Social Media Tool Box

27-Feb 2013

If you want your business and  your brand to be found online, Google Plus is the place to be. Expand beyond Facebook and hear all that G+ can do for you. Since Google is the largest search engine in the world, it makes sense to have a fabulous presence on G+. Tina Reed Johnson, my guest and internet marketing expert and web designer, and I have a lively discussion about this social media platform and all of its benefits.

Are You Living Your Dream?

20-Feb 2013

Imagine being married to your true love and working with them – heavenly or disaster? My guests today, Joseph and Laurie Battaglia of Living The Dream Coaches, LLC share how and why they work together. The Battaglias are life, relationship, and business coaches and they work with couples who are seeking to put the intimacy back in their relationship and find their true passion in their businesses.  A fantastic show that proves you can be married and have a thriving company that is successful!

Content Marketing and Blogging Tips

13-Feb 2013

Blogging is terrific social media marketing strategy, but many entrepreneurs get stuck trying to figure out what to blog about and, more importantly, why they should be blogging. My guest, Melanie Gorman of YourTango.com, breaks it all down for us and explains what content marketing means, how to curate your content and blast it out online to attract your target audience. Listen in to this lively conversation and walk away with some great ways to begin or strengthen your blogging habits!

Twitter Strategy for the Entrepreneur

06-Feb 2013

Michelle McCullough of Start Up Princess was my guest today and we discussed all things Twitter! And who better to lend her tips than Michelle, who has over 200,000 followers. She grew her following organically and worked hard to get there. Michelle shared her four hot tips for attracting the right audience.  She has gotten offers for speaking engagements, press coverage and more from her efforts. Tune in to an educational hour – all about Twitter!

The Online Empowerment Formula

30-Jan 2013

Marisa Goudy was my guest today, co-creator of the  Online Empowerment Formula, which helps small businesses to design and implement their own website via a 5-step process of self-discovery. Discover, describe, deliver, design and develop. Feeling empowered in your small business is a freeing, wonderful feeling. Take control of your presence online and learn how to design your own website, the hub of your online efforts. And, you don’t need to be a techie to do so. Listen in to this very informative podcast.

How To Stay Organized In A Digital World

23-Jan 2013

Aaron Boerger, Principal of Defined Ventures, Inc. Aaron has 16 years experience in consulting with businesses on how to utliize technology.  Aaron has served as CEO to several companies in the financial, technology, and marketing industries.  Aaron wears many hats at Defined Ventures, always focused on the big picture of managing and running your business with ease.  He leverages his experience and creativity to rethink your strategies for success. His Inbox Zero program totally changed the way I do business and he also gave us great info about data storage, password protection and apps usage. Tune in!

Words That Work and Make More Sales

16-Jan 2013

Social media is all about words. Do your words jump off the page? Are you writing to your target market and are they listening? My show today was with Maggie Dennison, a marketing coach and writer who helps business owners and entrepreneurs define their messages and articulate it in ways that win the hearts and minds of their ideal clients. Additionally, Maggie holds a degree in Applied Psychology which helps her to explore marketing and human behavior.  Listen to the podcast!

Branding and Astrology!

09-Jan 2013

What a terrific show about brand positioning and astrology. Sue Hines, of Aspects Galore shared the definition of what exactly a brand positioning statement is and why every entrepreneur should take the time to develop one. Sue also explained how having an astrological reading can give one clarity in their business direction, helping them to step into their authentic self. Take a listen!

Social Networking Made Simple

02-Jan 2013

Social Networking Made Simple is my membership group for individuals who want to be part of a community of like-minded entrepreneurs looking for social media assistance. Today, three of my members joined me on the show to discuss what they like about being in a supportive, nurturing community. Debe Bloom, Certified Confidence Coach and Brand Partner with Nerium AD, Holly Higbee-Jansen of Jansen Photo Expeditions, and Irena Skoda, of Skoda Design were my guests. For more information about my group, click here: http://bit.ly/SoMeSimple

Social Advertising and SEO Tips

26-Dec 2012

Frank Buddenbrock of Can You Find Me Now? joined me today to share some great tips and tricks to help your website be found near the top of Google and other search engines.  Easy things  you can do yourself, without the assistance of a web designer.  Keith Pillow of Caddy Marketing shared information about social media advertising – on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.  Are ads worth it and where should you be placing yours? Great info. Tune in!

Be Productive Working From Home

12-Dec 2012

Life and Business Coach Leah Jantzen was my guest today and she talked about raising four kids under the age of 10 and running her successful life and business coaching practice. Her time-saving techniques and how she utilizes social media and other networking venues was discussed.  If she can do, anyone can. Some great information  - do tune in and listen to the podcast!

Fund Your Goals – Be A Smart Entrepreneur

05-Dec 2012

Justin Krane shared his wit and wisdom today on not only financial advice for small business owners, but how important it it so invest money in your social media marketing plan. Justin’s 7 ways to make revenue are brilliant! Listen in for some practical, easy, down-to-earth tips for seeing a profit on your bottom line.

5 Keys To Smooth Operations

28-Nov 2012

Carrie Sharpshair was my guest today discussing 5 Keys to Smooth Operations and it was an information-packed show! If you are a Chief Everything Officer, you will want to listen to Carrie’s wisdom, expertise and advice about how to get out of your own way and learn simple tips and techniques to delegate, plan, run your business without a hitch – all while working your way to a profit. Fabulous show!

Find An Expert Online

21-Nov 2012

Frank Buddenbrock was on the show today talking about the relaunch of his site for experts, Find An Expert Online.  If you are an expert in your field (and who isn’t?) you want to be included on his website. As an expert and a member of Frank’s site, you will have the opportunity to publish your blog, share your webinars, teleseries, live events, radio appearances and more. Listen in!

Visuals and Graphic Design on Social Media

14-Nov 2012

Louise Myers was my guest talking about her blog, Louisem.com/blog and how important it is to use visuals and simple graphics on your posts on Facebook.  We talked about where to get free pictures, how to engage your audience consistently with great content and Klout scores. Visit Louise’s website for her best-selling eBook, too!

Make A Big Impact When You Speak

07-Nov 2012

Ava Diamond, founder of Big Impact Speaking is passionate about helping people step into their message in a big way and share it powerfully from the stage. Ava shares her seventeen years of experience as a professional speaker to help her clients laser-focus their message, identify their perfect audience, craft their signature talk, and deliver it powerfully from the stage. Listen in as she shares some of her fabulous tips!

Identity Theft and Internet Security

31-Oct 2012

John Sileo, CEO of The Sileo Group, a think tank for privacy, identity and reputation management, shared some fabulous tips on protecting yourself and your data from cyber-bullies.  John is the award winning author of Privacy Means Profit  and speaks around the world, helping small businesses stay safe online and offline. He tells  his personal story of identity theft and how he turned that horrific experience into a business and an opportunity to help others avoid what he endured. A must listen!

Balancing Work and Family As a Home-Based Entrepreneur

24-Oct 2012

Ally Loprete, founder of Our Milk Money and This Little Parent Stayed Home was my guest today. We discussed how to work from home while maintaining your sanity, taking care of the kids, being a good spouse or partner and still managing to work for a living!  Ally shares some great tips about how to run your family like a business, with structure and organization. As entrepreneurship grows in this country, it’s important to be able to strike the right balance of work and play. Listen in by clicking on the podcast to the right.

Social Networking and Being Of Service To Your Clients

10-Oct 2012

Patty Farmer, The Networking CEO shared some great tips and insights on relationship marketing and why friending the competition is a smart business decision. We talked about networking, online and face to face and shared our opinions about social media etiquette, our pet peeves and why having a great business card is a must. Lots of juicy, tidbits to add to  your marketing toolbox.  Listen in!

Public Speaking and Its Role in Social Media

03-Oct 2012

Maurice DiMino, The Sicilian Mentor, was my guest speaking about How to Deliver Your Million Dollar Message!  Maurice has delivered more than 1500 presentations to various organizations, teaching them and individuals in his private practice about how to speak from their hearts maximize their profits and attract more paying clients. One does not have to be a public speaker to “present”. We are always presenting in our business, every time we attend a networking meeting or informally speak to someone about what we do for a living. Listen to Maurice speak about his speaking Boot Camp and philosophy about revealing your message to the world.

Sidekick HQ, The New Social Media Scheduling Platform!

26-Sept 2012

An encore presentation of my broadcast from earlier this summer when Jill Sessa, co-Principal at Sidekick HQ joined me to discuss her brand new social media scheduling platform. I have been a beta-tester for several months and LOVE the capabilities and ease of use of Sidekick. Simple, well organized, intuitive, accurate, I can’t say enough accolades about it. Jill explains what all it does in this interview. Tune in! Find out more by emailing Jill at JillSessa@sidekickhq.com or check her out at JillSessa.com

 

Master Minds Groups – The 12 Principles!

19-Sept 2012

What a fantastic show today with Gloria Miele of Optimal Development Coaching and Victory Circles! We discussed the twelve principles that Master Mind groups embrace and why being a part of a Master Mind is great business strategy if you are a business owner; new or seasoned. The benefits of being in a group of like-minded people from diverse backgrounds is  a fabulous tool to add to your marketing tool-box.

Take Your Blog Viral!

12-Sept 2012

Blogging is  hot and if you a mom blogger it’s even hotter. Listen in to this show! Rachel Blaufeld of Back’nGrooveMom was my guest and we talked about how her blog when from just her mom reading it to a whole community of people – men and women from coast to coast and beyond. Rachel is a blogger, a speaker, and an inventor!  Want some hot tips about blogging and social media? Tune in!

Mobile Marketing!

05-Sept 2012

Mobile Marketing is hot and can create a new revenue stream and profit center for your business. Join the Mobile Frontier!  Listen in as Mary Barnett, of Brilliant Mobile stopped by to explain the techy side of mobile marketing in everyday language, even the most non-technical person can understand. JuliAnn Stitick of Wardrobe Rx was also my guest, discussing her brand new app – Color Rx. JuliAnn shared what is was like working with Mary and how her app was developed for her clientele.

Article Marketing and Submissions

29-Aug 2012

Grab a pen and paper and get ready to take notes! Diana Ennen, President of Virtual Word Publishing was my guest today talking about Article Submissions and PR. What a great list of tips she shared with the audience. Submitting articles to different sites and using the same article for multi=purpose exposure is a must for your marketing strategy. Listen in to everything Diana talked about.  Great show!

Fearless Women Rising

22-Aug 2012

Today I was so lucky to have co-founders Linda Murphrey and Kate Sexton of Fearless Women Rising, a sales and marketing educational group. The focus of the meetings is learning how networking really is all about sales.  Liking, trusting, and respecting each other is  paramount to a successful business get together. Listen to our lively conversation to learn about this brand new business model.

Woo Hoo Wednesday With Lisa Steadman

15-Aug 2012

Today’s show was a gab-fest of Woo Hoo Women!  We talked f-bombs, social media, polite women, Latina lifestyle. Lisa Steadman joined me to welcome new hosts, Jen Duchene and Francesa Escoto.  Laurie also discussed her brand new Social Networking Made Simple Membership group and how you can get involved. Take a listen!

Sidekick, A New Social Media Dashboard

08 Aug 2012 

Jill Sessa of Unbridled Marketing Services was my guest today announcing the debut of her new social media dashboard, Sidekick.  Jill explained why it’s important to have one portal for managers and entrepreneurs to use to keep organized with their social media presence. Sidekick is a great tool to not only give great content, but to be consistent in one’s engagement and conversation online. A terrific offer at the end of the show, too.

Public Relations and Social Media

01 Aug 2012

Keith Pillow of Caddy Marketing and Communications, Inc. was my guest discussing why Public Relations and Social Media have converged into one marketing effort. There is a strong connection between managing an effective PR campaign and a powerful Social Media presence. Social PR is a legitimate term and should be incorporated into your marketing plan. Listen in as Keith discussed how to formulate that plan and bring it to fruition, resulting in way more exposure for you and your business. Subscribe to my iTunes channel to listen to all my shows.

Shy People and Social Media

25 July 2012

Fantastic show today when Louise Edington, Founder of Fabulous and Fearless who calls herself the Networking Naturopath joined us to share her personal story of going from a shy, introverted mouse to a roaring lioness.  In just two years, Louise embraced her true passion of coaching shypreneurs into the small business arena. She works with women who have a message to tell the world, but need encouragement and support to get there. Listen in and leave a comment on my iTunes page.

LinkedIn and Social Media

18 July 2012

Stuart Fried of SocialMedia2Connect was my guest on The Social Networking NewsHour where we discussed the importance of not overlooking this important social media platform to create relationships and forge valuable connections. Company Pages, the completion of your Profile, Advanced Search and more were discussed. Take a listen and go to your LinkedIn profile to see if you are implementing the many suggestions Stuart offered.

The Power of Video on Social Media

11 Jul 2012

Scott Smith, video expert and founder of Lighthouse Video Services was awesome when he shared his tips and tricks to using professional video to power your business forwards.

Search Engine Optimization – Why It’s Important!

27 June 2011

Frank Buddenbrock, principle of Can You Find Me Now? shared what SEO is, how to search for the all important keywords, and why optimizing your efforts on Social Media is so important.

My Debut Show – It’s All About Confidence!

20 June 2011

We kicked off my debut show talking about confidence and why it’s so important to have on Social Media. We were joined by the founder of The Woo-Hoo Radio Network, Lisa Steadman as well as Confidence Coach Debe Bloom and Stylist JuliAnn Stitick of Wardrobe Rx. It was a great first show, filled with great tips and advice for raising your self-esteem and shining online and off!

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