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Claudia Suzanne Professional Ghost Writer on Learning How to Find one or Be One

Claudia Suzanne GhostwritingClaudia Suzanne has Written Several Books and Has Written Over 85 Titles as a Ghost Writer.

Ghostwriting expert Claudia Suzanne is one of the leading book industry authorities with close to ten dozen “invisible” credits in myriad nonfiction topics, fiction genres, and academic fields.

Ms. Suzanne is the only ghost to ever deconstruct exactly how ghostwriters do what they do. Her latest title, Secrets of a Ghostwriter, is the “seminal text” on the subject–in fact, the only known ghostwriting textbook in existence.

I get the pleasure of interviewing many authors and many have asked me about ghost writing so I was so excited to get Claudia Suzanne, A very prolific ghost writer and the author of “This Business of Books, 4th Edition”,  which is considered a “standard of the industry” by college professors and librarians across the English and Chinese-speaking world.

Claudia explains to us how to find a ghost writer or how to become one. She tells us about what it takes and how to go about it.

She also teaches writers how the secrets of ghostwriting can help the writer do a better job. – JW

Claudia Suzanne

Ms. Suzanne is a recurring guest lecturer at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), where she was also a consultant and Advisory Committee member on the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 editions of the award-winning historical journal The Welebaethan, respectively.

In recognition of her literary achievements and amassed knowledge from ghosting/editing so many successful books, Claudia was awarded a Bachelors degree (2004) and a Masters degree (2006) from Suffield University.

Claudia helped found Professional Writers of Orange County (PWOC) and served two terms as president of Independent Writers of Southern California (IWOSC), OC Chapter. She currently sits on the board of directors of PEN USA, OC Chapter and the advisory boards of CSUF Extension Education, Mothers Against Sexual Abuse (MASA), and BASTIS Foundation. She is a member of Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA, formerly Publishers Marketing Association) and Small Press, Artists and Writers Network (SPAWN).

This Business of Books - Claudia SuzanneClaudia’s Book “This Business of Books”.

The most complete single-volume book-industry reference is now available in an updated 4th edition.

This Business of Books is an indispensable tool for aspiring authors, teachers and industry professionals. Frank, reality-based and reader-friendly, it explains what every author needs to know about:

  • Concept, Writing, Editing, Submissions, Publishing, Distribution, Marketing, Promotion & Sales
  • Editorial-service providers
  • Publishing contracts
  • The 5-step process for creating a book
  • When a plot isn’t a plot
  • Pros & cons of subsidy & self-publishing
  • Editing do’s & don’ts

… and much more. It’s a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips!

“This book should be in every creative writing class in the country!” (Laurie Thomas, Creative Writing Instructor, Saddleback College)

Used in colleges throughout the USA

Selected for translation by China Renmin University Press

Also includes: a glossary of industry “buzz” words and terminology, valuable links and resources and a complete index.

Ghostwriter Certification Training

Become a Certified Ghostwriter

Ghostwriting is recession proof and lucrative if you have the specific skills, theory, and freelancer politics of how to do the job, how to get the job, and how to get referrals from the job under your hands.

Ghostwriter Certification Training is a full semester of  intense, extremely hands-on work and serious fun. It  will affect the way you read and write for the rest of your life.

It’s the only course of its kind, based on the only textbook ever written on the subject.

The class breaks down every step of the ghostwriting process into easily digested pieces.

You learn exactly what to do with any concept, manuscript, and client you encounter. It will give you the confidence to charge the fees you deserve, the skill to fulfill your contracts, and the insight to become a master in the field.

“The best, most affordable and most efficient training around is provided by ghostwriter, gifted teacher, and author in her own right Claudia Suzanne.” – Jane Genova, journalist, attorney, blogger

You will need:

  • Microsoft Word 98 or later; 2003 or later preferred
  • A phone line, preferably hands free, that will stay connected for 3-hour sessions
  • 6 to 8 hours or more per week for homework; this is an intense course of study, meant to prepare you to increase your income immediately upon completion
  • Required Textbooks (see below)

Includes MS Word for Writers demonstration session
Returning students: always 1/2 off tuition and books.

CONTACT Claudia Suzanne:

ClaudiaSuzanne.com
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Professor Ann Lee Talks About What U.S. Can Learn from China

Ann Lee ChinaAnn Lee, Senior Fellow at Demos Talks to Us About Opportunities and What the U.S. Can Learn From China

Professor Ann Lee teaches Economics and Finance at New York University and at Peking University as well as being a Senior Fellow at the famous Demos Think Tank.

I have to commend and thank Professor Ann Lee.

I double booked our appointment confusing PST and EST. My wife told me I would do this eventually.

I had my main phone line shut down so I had to do the interview on my cell phone while a Verizon tech fixed my main line and he wanted to give me progress reports all during this interview.

I know little about China compared to Ann so I had to edit out several very stupid questions.

All in all Ann was a trooper and stuck with me even though she had an appointment with CNN right after our call.

Ann please except my apologies for I know this was one of the rougher interviews you had to do this week. Also thank you for your brilliance and insight on these matters.

We are no longer headed towards becoming a global economy. We are well entrenched in it now.As a nation, we have to learn the truth about our world and other nations and open ourselves up to possibility.

We cannot, as a country, grow out of our current situation by coddling our uneducated, lack minded fear about the other guy. Instead we must take the risk to lean into our fears and embrace all the world had to offer and teach us. – JW

Ann Lee

Adjunct Professor NYU and Peking Univ. Senior Fellow Demos

Ann Lee focuses on issues of global economics and finance, and is writing a book on U.S.-China relations.

A former investment banker and hedge fund partner, she is a frequent media commentator on economic issues. In addition to television and radio appearances on Bloomberg, ABC, CBS, CNN, and NPR, her op-eds have appeared in such publications as The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Businessweek, Forbes, and Worth.

She has been quoted in hundreds of publications and has been an invited speaker at numerous industry and academic conferences.

Ann is also an adjunct professor of economics and finance at New York University and a former visiting professor at Peking University where she taught macroeconomics and financial derivatives.

While she was teaching at Peking University, she also acted as an economic advisor to Chinese economic officials as well as to several large Chinese asset management firms.

She was educated at U.C. Berkeley, Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of International Affairs, and Harvard Business School.

She is currently a Senior Fellow at Demos, a multi-issue national organization that combines research, policy development and advocacy to influence public debate and catalyze change.

ann lee what can the us learn from chinaBook

What The U.S. Can Learn From China

While America is still reeling from the 2008 financial crisis, a high unemployment rate, and a surge in government debt, China’s economy is the second largest in the world and many predict will surpass the U.S. by 2020.

President Obama called China’s rise “a Sputnik moment”—will America seize this moment or continue to treat China as its scapegoat?

Mainstream media and the U.S.government regularly target China as a threat. Rather than viewing China’s power, influence, and contributions to the global economy in a negative light, Ann Lee asks:

  • What can America learn from its competition?
  • Why did China suffer so little from the global economic meltdown?
  • What accounts for China’s extraordinary growth, despite one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world?
  • How does the Chinese political system avoid partisan rancor but achieve genuine public accountability?

From education to governance to foreign aid, Lee details the policies and practices that have made China a global power and then isolates the ways the U.S. can use China’s enduring principles to foster much-needed change at home.

This is no whitewash. Lee is fully aware of China’s shortcomings, particularly in the area of human rights, She has relatives who suffered during the Cultural Revolution. But by overemphasizing our differences with China, the U.S.stands to miss a vital opportunity.

Filled with sharp insights and thorough research, What the U.S. Can Learn from China is Lee’s rallying cry for a new approach at a time when learning from one another is the key to surviving and thriving.

Key points about the book:

  • Lays out what America can gain by studying China’s approach to politics, economics, finance, education, foreign policy and more
  • Author Ann Lee, a self-proclaimed “tiger mother for the U.S.economy,” has experience on both sides of the Pacific—she has taught in China and worked on Wall Street
  • Counters the trend of demonizing China by offering a rare nuanced view of how Chinese society actually works

Demos

Think Tank

A multi-issue national organization, Demos combines research, policy development and advocacy to influence public debate and catalyze change. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in New York City, Demos works with advocates and policymakers around the country in pursuit of three overarching goals:

  • A more equitable economy with opportunity for all;
  • A robust democracy in which all Americans are empowered to participate;
  • A strong public sector that can provide for our common interests and shared needs.

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NOTE: In the interview I mention SME’s and TVE’s. For clarity I have here the meaning of the acronyms.

SME Small to Medium Sized Enterprise
TVE Township and Village Enterprise

Contact Ann Lee:
Website / Blog
10 Lessons the U.S. Can Learn form China (Huffington Post)
DEMOS.org

Twitter: @AnnLeesays
Facebook AnnLeeSays
Linkedin: Ann Lee

Dave Austin Elite Success Coach ~ When Do You Quit the Dream?

Dave Austin

Dave Austin Success Coach to Top Athletes Discusses When to Hold Them and When to Fold Them

I am a graduate of Harv Eker’s full personal development program. A program I highly recommend. One of the best things I got from the program was getting to know Dave Austin.

Dave coached a good friend of mine and my friend really spoke highly of Dave.

Years later I got the chance to meet Dave myself and he turned out to be such a warm and wonderful person, but more that Dave is the real deal. I live in Los Angeles, CA so every other person I meet is a life coach energy healer.

Dave is the real deal. He is an elite success coach, but made sure all his programs worked by becoming the top or best in all he did (see bio below), then he taught his clients based on his success and they in turn had success.

If you want to really learn from a master, just listen to this interview..

Don’t let the word Elite mess you up. Dave is a real down to earth guy and Dave is the guy I would choose if I wanted to make sure I was successful. Dave makes the interview process easy as he is so wonderfully fun and exciting to talk to and I now call him friend!

Thank you for all you do Dave and thank you for being so gracious with your time. – JW

Dave Austin Head CoachDave Austin

Affectionately known as the “Head” head coach with many of his clients. Dave has studied and learned through personal experience what enables some people to be successful and realize their potential, what holds back others from this same success.

He knows what motivates them, what drives them, and what inspires them. He has an uncanny knack for bringing out the best in his clients.

Dave brings this inspired thought process and insights to countless audiences across the nation and as far away as Uzbekistan — sharing his success methods of Exceeding Your Potential with not only professional and elite amateur athletes, but also with entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, managers, sales professionals, corporate employees and educators.

Dave is a compelling, empowering and compassionate coach who has helped many, many individuals achieve their dreams.

book songwriting for dummiesDave is a San Diego State University graduate with a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in both Psychology and Physical Education and uses this unique blend of education in combination with his real life experiences.

Dave has developed specific methodology and results-oriented activities to help people take on greater challenges and produce breakthrough results. His clients are now accustomed to realizing their full potential and to exceeding the boundaries that they previously thought were holding them back.

Dave’s success rate in working one-on-one with athletes is nearly 100%. His methods have proven over and over again to work every time. All that is required is a willing partnership and an open mind.

Get Ready to be Astounded. Here are just some of Dave’s accomplishments:

SUCCESSHIGHLIGHTS: What Dave’s performance coaching has led to…

  • The L.A. Dodgers 2004 Being in Last Place to Winning the Pennant Winning Race
  • The U.S. Olympic Field Hockey Team Best Performance In World Competition and Beating Russia for the First Time in History
  • Luke Scott of the Houston Astros Being Named as the Astros “Hottest Rookie” in 2006
  • Kameron Loe of the Texas Rangers Being this Year’s Best Pitcher in all of MLB’S Spring Training
  • Vince Spadea’s “Hottest Rising Star” on ATP Tour

LIFE EXPERIENCES: Dave’s life experiences include…

  • He is a former world-ranked professional tennis player
  • He received college scholarships in three sports; football, baseball, and tennis
  • He surfed in the Makaha International Surfing Championships in Hawaii
  • He has had acting roles in blockbuster movies such as “Uncommon Valor” starring Gene Hackman and Patrick Swayze, and “The Jagged Edge” with Jeff Bridges and Glen Close
  • His face has been seen by millions of television viewers in commercials such as Diet Coke, Olympia Beer, Roman Meal Bread, and Chevron
  • He had a “Pick Hit” pop single in Billboard magazine as a recording artist
  • He has been a managing director of an independent record label within the Universal Music Group family
  • He was awarded the Presidential Merit Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science (NARAS who puts on the Grammy Awards)
  • He has raised over $1 million in charitable funds putting on The Music & Tennis Festival which featured music acts such as Santana, Queen, Rush, Kansas, Michael McDonald, Commodores, Alan Parsons Project, America, Melissa Etheridge, Loverboy, and featuring David Foster
  • He is a published author, writing the critically acclaimed, “The Unfinished Cross – Listen to the Voice Within ” as well as “Songwriting for Dummies” and is currently writing his next book, “Exceeding Your Potential”

PROFESSIONAL & ATHLETE CLIENT LIST: As a mental performance coach, Dave’s clients include:

  • The U.S. Olympic Field Hockey team
  • The L.A. Dodgers when they went from last place to winning the 2004 Pennant
  • Corporations such as Washington Mutual, Fastclick, and Amgen
  • Plus many professional athletes including Luke Scott of the Houston Astros and “Hottest Rookie” in 2006, and this year’s best pitcher in all of spring training, Kameron Loe of the Texas Rangers.

LUKE SCOTT HOUSTON ASTROS . JASON BOTTS TEXAS RANGERS . SCOTT BAKER MINNESOTA TWINS . MOTOROLA . KAMERON LOE TEXAS RANGERS . BRANDON MCCARTHY TEXAS RANGERS .WASHINGTON MUTUAL . JOE BORCHARD CHICAGO WHITE SOX . MICROSOFT . VINCE SPADEA ATP TENNIS TOUR . AMGEN INC . LOS ANGELES DODGERS . SHANE AUSTIN UNIVERSITY HAWAII . U.S. OLYMPIC FIELD HOCKEY TEAM . FASTCLICK . ZACHARY PENEPHRASE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES . BRAD BOYER SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS . JOHN DRAPER KANSAS CITY ROYALS . JEFF MURREL AVP VOLLEYBALL TOUR . BRITTNEY COLLET SAN JOSE STATE . TYLER ADAMZYK ST. LOUIS CARDINALS . JASMINE ABDALLAT JORDAN OLYMPIC EQUISTRIAN JUMPER . ANTHONY PLUTA TEXAS RANGERS . CODY COLLET DETROIT TIGERS . DANA EVELAND ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS . JOSH HARRISION SAN JOSE STATE . CODEFUSION

“You could never pay enough for the value our team has received from this style of “mental conditioning” coaching. This work is priceless.”
Shiv Jagdav
head coach of USA National Field Hockey Team

“As our company embarked on some aggressive growth initiatives, I brought Dave in to prepare our senior management team for the challenges that lay ahead. Dave helped take our confidence and motivation to a new level, which paid big dividends in achieving our goals. Based on my work with Dave, I would highly recommend him to any individual or organization looking for superior results.”
Kurt Johnson
formerly CEO of Fastclick, Inc.

“Whether it be in business or sports, when you are able to operate at the top of your game, successful results come naturally. Dave is a master at bringing out the best in everyone.”
– Mark Monroe
Washington Mutual

“Dave illuminated for us that obstacles area actually moments of opportunities where we can rise above our own current limitations in order to reach the next level of quality, excellence, and achievement.”
– Lee Boothby
SR VP and General Counsel for Enalasys Corporation

“Dave Austin is a phenomenal talent who not only whole-heartedly believes in our vision, he is continually raising the bar for what he knows we can achieve. What impresses me the most, however, is Dave’s genuineness, passion for life and his ability to hold in completion that we are (already) successful.”
– Susan White
VP Business Development for Scisbo Inc.

“The information Dave shares is powerful, to the point, and exactly what my players needed to assist them in obtaining their goals.”
– Page Odle
Director of Baseball for National Sports Management

“What Dave brings to the table is an uncanny sense of what the boys need to hear in order to individually, and as a team, take it to the next level.”
– Bob Gregorchuk
Head Football Coach for Rio Mesa High School

“What Dave teaches goes beyond psychology and touches you at the core of your being.”
– Dr. Ronald Lutz PhD
Dean Emeritus of American Institute of Psychology

ExceedPotential.com

Dr. Urszula Kotlow of PCH on Getting Help for Children with Mood Disorders

Urszula Kotlow MDUrszula Kotlow, M.D. of Phoenix Children’s Hospital on Getting Help for Children with Serious Mood Disorders.

Urszula Kotlow, M.D.

Urszula Kotlow, MD, is the interim chief of the Division of Psychiatry at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Kotlow earned her medical degree at the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine in Worcester, MA. She then went on to complete her pediatric internship at Brown University in Providence, RI, and residency in psychiatry at Yale University in New Haven, CT.

She completed her training with a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Westchester Division in White Plains, NY.

Prior to her tenure with the University of Arizona, she served the Phoenix Indian Medical Center and

Whiteriver Service Unit with the Indian Health Services. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and subcertified in child and adolescent psychiatry.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Phoenix Children’s Hospital has provided hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and families since 1983.

Today, Phoenix Children’s is one of the ten largest children’s hospitals in the country and provides specialty and sub-specialty inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families in Arizona and throughout the Southwest.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital, ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals, is Arizona’s only licensed children’s hospital, providing world-class care in more than 40 pediatric specialties to children from throughout the state and region.

Though Phoenix Children’s is one of the ten largest freestanding children’s hospitals in the country, it is in the midst of a major expansion to meet the needs of the Southwest’s rapid population growth.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital Website
Dr. Kotlow’s Profile

I received a message recently on Facebook from a concerned mother, who has been going through a personal hell, trying to help her kids through their serious mood disorder issues.

After her very young son confided to her that he did not want to live anymore and was contemplating suicide, she was lucky enough, with the help of Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH), to find help and programs that helped her kids, only to find out that the amount of time she was gone from worked cost her, her job and the cost of medications and care was more than she could afford and she is now losing her home.

Robin Miller got in touch with me to see if I could get the word out about mood disorders and she was told by her hospital that they were losing funding for the programs at the hospital.

Believe me she was starting to feel lost and alone. I told her if she could get the hospital staff on the line to explain the issues, that I would happily put out the word.

After hearing this story, I believe that you, as I did, with realize the importance of the work PCH is doing and you will find it important to dig down deep and help this wonderful facility continue to help families in need. PCH never turns a child away, but there is only so much the can do without the proper funds to keep these incredible programs running and fully staffed.

I would like to thank Phoenix Children’s Hospital for saying yes to the interview and for all their kind, gracious and wonderful help with getting the word out that PCH needs donations to continue research and the ability to offer these programs that work to the families that need them. As you will hear in this interview. The sooner you discover mood disorders, not to be confused with behavior issues, the more effective the treatment.

Our plea here is to get you to please donate to Phoenix Children’s Hospital and their incredible programs and for Robin’s, and many other parents sakes, please earmark a portion or all your donation to Behavioral Health Services.JW

John Hall Diagnosed with Autism and Mental Retardation, Became a Success Story

John Hall Author of “Am I Still Autistic? How a Low Functioning, Slightly Retarded Toddler Became CEO of a Multi-Million Dollar National Corporation

I was recently introduced to this book by my friend Devon Blaine of the Blaine Group, a PR Firm in Beverly Hills, CA and the title immediately caught my attention.

John Hall was diagnosed severely Autistic and mildly mentally retarded and had become the CEO of a very successful company?!

I believe I thought as many would, that he must have been misdiagnosed, but I had to read the book. This was no mistake or joke. John was severely impaired for many years and through the help of Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas of the Lovass Institute and the dogged determination of his mother, John was able to get the treatments and training he needed to be able to cope with the world.

The story does not end here, however as John’s son has been diagnosed with severe Autism and John can now tell the story from both sides.

John’s story is compelling, honest and surprising. The book is well written and I believe it is a must read for parents of children that have been diagnosed. – JW

Am I Still Autistic, The Book?

From Amazon.com

Autism does not have to be a life sentence. John Hall knows. As a toddler, he lived in his own private world, flipping light switches, flushing toilets, banging pans, avoiding eye contact, and babbling unintelligibly.

Today, he is CEO and co-owner of a national communications firm based in Southern California, where he lives with his wife and two children. Defying his initial “slightly retarded, low-functioning autistic” diagnosis, he pushed his way through elementary and high school, put himself through college, earned an MBA, and is sitting for a doctorate!

His confusing, frustrating, often heart-wrenching, sometimes comical journey from disabled to triumphant will inspire every teacher, therapist, parent, and family member who lives with, loves, or works with a special-needs child. Am I Still Autistic? offers a unique inside perspective on life in the special, secluded world of autism, and how love, support, and persistence can help make even the most unlikely candidate for success turn their life around.

John HalL

John Robert Hall III was born in Santa Monica, California on March 5, 1975.

At about 2 years of age, John was diagnosed as severely autistic and slightly mentally retarded. He spent most of his early childhood years in an intensive therapeutic program known as Cheerful Helpers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

By the age of 6, John had shown significant progress and was mainstreamed in a regular first grade classroom with special education support services.

Despite his progress, John struggled through elementary school to catch-up with his peers, make friends, and better relate to the world he was living in. While he persisted and continued to make dramatic progress throughout elementary and junior high school, it was not until his junior year in high school until John felt he was somewhat “normal.” John went on to complete high school and embarked into adulthood.

John worked full-time through college and by the age of 20 was a Director of Sales & Marketing for a prominent call center firm.

John Hall with His Family

In 1997, John co-founded Greenwood & Hall to provide direct response and emerging e-commerce companies with integrated telemarketing, customer care, payment processing, and product fulfillment solutions.

Greenwood & Hall is now recognized as a leading provider of customer relationship management solutions to a variety of sectors. Most specifically, Greenwood & Hall has emerged as a leading provider of end-to-end solutions to post secondary institutions. Greenwood & Hall’s solutions support the student lifestyle including new student recruitment, retention, financial aid administration/advising, and student services.

At Greenwood & Hall, John oversees business development, corporate strategy and development, new product development, higher education consulting, and the Company’s Enrollment Management Operations. John also manages projects of national interest for Greenwood & Hall.

These projects have included the dedication of the National World War II Memorial, the dedication of the Marine Corps. Museum, White House Conference on Aging, the United States Department of Defense Freedom Walk events, the “Shelter From The Storm” multi-network telethon for victims of Hurricane Katrina, and most recentlyHope For Haiti Now, American Idol Give Back, and Stand Up To Cancer.

John volunteers his time as a mentor for college-ready high school students at Roybal Learning Center, an urban high school in Downtown Los Angeles. He serves on the Board of Directors of Mapping Your Future, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that improves access to post-secondary education as well as financial advocacy.

John received his B.A. in Political Science and his Masters Degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Pepperdine University. John is currently completing his Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) from the University of Southern California.

John currently resides in Irvine, California and has two children, John IV (J.R.), age 5 and Lia, age 3. His son, J.R. was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and neurological disorders.

John can be reached by email at jhall@amiautistic.com.

Am I Still Autistic Website

Donna Gates The Baby Boomer Diet and How to Grow Younger

Donna GatesDonna Gates Takes the Body Ecology Principles to a New Level to Help the Baby Boomers Grow Younger

Recently I got an unbelievable chance to interview well known nutrition expert and the worlds top digestive health specialist, Donna Gates.

Donna is the author of The Body Ecology Book that was published in 1996 and started what I will call a revolutionary new approach to nutrition.

Actually many may laugh as the secrets of the body and nutrition were not new at all, but had been around thousands of years. We had just lost touch with real food as more and more processed foods became available.

I am no expert, but I could have spent hours talking with Donna as you will hear from this interview, she has so much great, new and interesting information to share. Donna thank you for your time and for giving so graciously. – JW

Donna Gates

Donna Gates, a nutritional consultant, author and lecturer has helped thousands of people overcome candidiasis and other immune system disorders.

Her book, The Body Ecology Diet, was written after years of research to find a cure for her own candida-related health problems.

Frustrated with conventional medicine, she embarked on a long course of study into many different healing concepts, including ancient Chinese medicine, macrobiotics, natural hygiene, raw foods and mega-supplement therapy. Incorporating the most beneficial components of each concept into her own system of health and healing, her success inspired her to share it with others.

donna gates baby boomer dietThe Baby Boomer Diet

Amazon.com

As baby boomers, we’re a generation that has transformed society. How will we redefine aging? This book provides a blueprint for restoring a vital friendship with our bodies and, in turn, renewing our bond with the earth. It shows us how we can live fuller, healthier, more meaningful lives.

A fascinating blend of cutting-edge medical information, practical health advice, and spiritual wisdom, The Baby Boomer Diet is relevant for people of any age. Written by Donna Gates—theoriginator of Body Ecology,a world-renowned system of healing—this long-awaited book suggests that we don’t simply have to age gracefully, we can age with panache.
What’s Inside This Groundbreaking Book:
  • Anti-aging remedies that will make you feel and look younger
  • The missing piece to all traditional diet programs
  • Insight into why we age and how we can prevent it
  • Little-known wellness secrets that address the stresses and pressures of our modern world
  • Ways to apply Body Ecology’s seven universal principles to the health challenges associated with aging
  • Superfood recommendations for increased energy, vitality, and disease prevention
Donna Gates packs every page of The Baby Boomer Diet with health principles and nutrition advice that help rejuvenate your life and allow you to actually grow younger based on the latest breakthrough natural-health technologies. This inspiring book empowers your healing, improves your life experience, and gives you tools to live over 100—all while having ‘the best day ever’ every single day!
David Wolfe, creator of The LongevityNOW Program; author of Superfoods: The Food and Medicine of the Future, Eating for Beauty, and Amazing Grace

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Donna Gates has always been on the cutting edge of nutrition and wellness. She is a vibrant example of the profound anti-aging potential of nutrient-dense living foods. I urge anyone who is interested in living a long and vibrant life to follow the principles contained in The Baby Boomer Diet.
Jordan Rubin, founder of Garden of Life; New York Times best-selling author of The Maker’s Diet

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I love this book! Our national health has become an emergency, and Donna Gates provides the solution. As Boomers, we’ve pioneered it all, and now we’re leading the way in new approaches to aging. Scientifically and clinically based, this book provides a user-friendly, comprehensive handbook for our care and feeding into healthy longevity. Read it and stay young.
Hyla Cass, M.D., author of 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health

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Awesome book! Donna Gates is as incredibly wonderful as she is excessively humble. If you are a Baby Boomer who is tired of hearing the ‘same old, same old’ and wants vitality of your spirit as well as your body, this book is for you! Donna will teach you to die very ‘young’—but very late in life. . . and feeling glad that you made the journey!
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., medical director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers nationally; best-selling author of From Fatigued to Fantastic!, Pain Free 1-2-3: A Proven Program for Eliminating Chronic Pain Now, and Beat Sugar Addiction NOW!

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Read this book! Donna Gates reveals a new design for living that may change your life. Every page is food for thought, from the repercussions of the products we ingest to their effect on our health, longevity, and physiques. This is a comprehensive, step-by-step, safe, and natural path for wellness and staying young. It deserves your utter attention!
Richard Stamile, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery and Geriatric Medicine specialist; and Terri Stamile, RN

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A few years ago I attended a week long workshop with Donna Gates. It was an eye opening experience as she shared simple but powerful principles for attaining and maintaining a super healthy body. Everyone enjoyed her way of cooking and were delighted to take her recipes and probiotic nutrition home with them. I have been a follower ever since and at 85 am enjoying vibrant health.
Louise L. Hay, the New York Times best-selling author of You Can Heal Your Life

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Body Ecology emphasizes the importance of what we put into our bodies and teaches a way of eating that makes me feel like I am in control of my health and in tune with my body’s intuitive needs. Cultured vegetables and coconut kefir have become essentials, not only in my home, but whenever I travel.
Jessica Biel, Actress

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Body Ecology, Inc

Los Angeles, CA-headquartered Body Ecology, Inc. may be the only company launched due to the demand created by a book!

When the first edition of The Body Ecology Diet:  Recovering Your Health and Rebuilding Your Immunity was published in 1996 by author Donna Gates, many of the supplements she recommended were not readily available as it was the first probiotic diet… easily 15 years ahead of its time.

As a result, she soon found herself in the product business, sourcing organic coconut oil and stevia, the sweetener, from around the world.  In fact, she’s credited for revolutionizing the market.

Not only did she bring stevia into the country and started a grass roots movement to get FDA approval–now, 15 years later, Coke and Pepsi are going to use it in their soft drinks because of the toxic nature of artificial sweeteners that Donna taught about.  And, while the scientific community totally wrote off coconut oil, Donna knew they were wrong.

Her work spurred new research on coconut oil and now it’s considered the healthiest oil on the market. She was also the first to reintroduce fermented foods to the American diet, way ahead of the probiotic trend, and supported Lifeway/Helios milk kefir to become multi-million dollar companies.

Today, The Body Ecology Diet is in its eleventh edition, sold nearly a quarter of a million copies and the newly revised edition is published by Hay House.

Body Ecology’s premium product line, made of quality ingredients, is sold in specialty health-niche stores throughout the United States and online.  For consumers who do not have such a store in their area, Body Ecology recently launched an e-commerce site, www.bodyecology.com.

These are the highest quality products available for people who have digestive health issues and auto-immune issues, including never before available fermented products that increase absorption and probiotic count.

The Body Ecology line was designed by Donna Gates after years of research to provide a foundational approach to make up for the nutritional deficiencies in modern diet and food supply in order to recover health, rebuild immunity, and grow younger.  Product categories include:

  • Body Ecology Core Program
  • Superfoods
  • Probiotic Beverages
  • Culture Starters
  • Digestive Aids
  • Cleanse Aids
  • Mineral Supplements
  • Natural Sweeteners
  • Healthy Living Books
  • Education Materials
  • Other Products

Body Ecology’s founder Gates, a leading expert in digestive health, has helped hundreds of thousands heal and improve their health.  Dealing with her own health issues and frustrated with conventional medicine, she embarked on a long course of study into many different healing concepts, including ancient Chinese medicine, macrobiotics, raw foods, and mega-supplement therapy.

Her mission is to change the way the world eats.  Over the past 25 years, she has become one of the most beloved and respected authorities in the field of digestive health, diet and nutrition, enjoying a worldwide reputation as an expert in anti-aging, weight loss, autism, auto-immune diseases, candida, and adrenal fatigue.  Gates has also been a key figure in revolutionizing the natural health industry by introducing and popularizing stevia, coconut oil, kefir and probiotic nutrition.

Body Ecology has certified nearly 400 Body Ecology coaches, not just throughout the United States but also in Australia and Europe.

CONTACT Donna Gates and Find her amazing products at:

BabyBoomersDiet.com
BodyEcology.com
Support Group on FaceBook

Lisa McCarthy on Bringing a Product to Market

Lisa McCarthyLisa McCarthy Inventing a Product is Only Step One

Lisa McCarthy and I used to work in the Information Technology industry together.  She had a regular 9 to 5 job and then I gave her a book called the Millionaire Mind by Harv Eker.  OK so it looks like I am claiming being the catalyst for rise to success. Maybe, but I think there was already something there that led Lisa to want more. To want to be an entrepreneur.

Many a success guru can make it so attractive to work for yourself and have a chance to stop trading time for money. To become your own boss and have a chance to make the big bucks is the American Dream.

Let me also make it clear that there is never an end to being an entrepreneur. Will Lisa be thanking me or wishing she never met me? Who knows… What I do know is that there are a few people that stop watching others do stuff. They stop talking about doing stuff and they get up and do stuff.

I asked Lisa to share the vast amount of wisdom she has amassed from her journey of getting her invention to market. She is not done yet, but very close and I believe this is information any product person should know.  Thanks Lisa – JW

Lisa McCarthy

I am taking my life to a whole new level and creating toys that will teach children about the world around them.

I am living on purpose and in the right place at the right time. – Lisa

Lisa McCarthy is the CEO of My World Toys and is the head inventor at MeyeVU Interactive.

Lisa McCarthy and her team are creating the world’s leading brand of interactive consumer based products that enhance lives through innovation.  Starting from a vision of harnessing the power of modern interactive technology with the timeless motivation applications of mirrors and other devices, the company is growing to become the leading provider of useful and positive impact consumer products that  provide empowering content and interactivity.

Growing up in foster care and being a single parent are just the beginning of the story for our founder. This is why the Affirmations Mirror has been given to Lisa to deliver to the world, when we are all seeking hope the most…. we must turn inward to recognize our own strength and power, to make an impact on not only our immediate surroundings but the entire world. She knows what it is to look inside and have to summon the strength to press on. In spite of obstacles and the odds, she is living proof that anything is possible.

Lisa’s journey in life has led her to see the world a bit different. She has a way of seeing what is missing and knows how to create wonderful products that enhance the lives of millions of people. She is now sharing her vision with you through the MeyeVU Interactive brand.

Lisa McCarthy has joined forces with well recognized leaders on her team to bring the MeyeVU brand and product line to market.

Lisa is launching her new products on Kickstarter. Check out her Amazing Video and help her get this incredible product, which will enrich lives and help women live their full potential, to market. Watch the Video and see Lisa’s story here.

JW and Bob Interview Santa Claus

A Rare Opportunity Came Our Way and We Could Not Turn the Old Guy Down

pic jw and bob santaMy old partner, Bob Schecter and I got the rare opportunity to talk to Santa about how he is doing and what’s happening at the North Pole.

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pic santaIt is not often we get an exclusive like this one. We caught Santa at his home in Arizona for a short interview.

Santa was very gracious and answered all our questions

We are so honored and excited as we are big fans. Even Bob, who is Jewish loves ole Santa- JW

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Our Sincerest Thank You to Stephen B, the comedian that helped us put this together. Stephen said yes to this crazy idea of mine and did an amazing job of writing the whole script. Bob and I just played straight man and Stephen B made the magic.

stephen bStephen B

For nearly 30 years Stephen B has been making audiences laugh in comedy clubs, corporate venues and in churches of all denominations. With his high energy and animated delivery Stephen’s material runs the gamut from silly to poignant to the absurd but he never crosses the line to get a cheap laugh at the expense of decency. His opinionated observations on life and society juxtaposed with his own flaws and shortcomings make for a hilarious combination of rants, raves and stories that poke fun at the absurdity of being human.

Stephen has opened for headlining musical acts such as Manhattan Transfer, Al Di Meola, Weird Al Yankovic, Leon Redbone, Michael Bolton, Julio Iglesias and Randy Stonehill. You can see him at next year’s Spirit West Coast Festivals in San Diego and Monterey CA.

www.stephenb.net

steve@stephenb.net
916-548-5788

Special shout out to Diana Schecter for creating the fabulous video to go along with our interview.

Marion LoGuidice – Song Writer, Singer Leaning Into Fear

marion loguidiceMarion LoGuidice connects with me on Facebook to promote a song she recorded with Cyndi Lauper. I get a ton of stuff so I probably would have deleted it if it were not for the fact that I really like Cyndi. I decided to take a look at Marion’s YouTube video “Mary” and fell in love with the song.

Marion LoGuidice writes words with meaning and puts them to beautiful music. She was recently released a “Mary” a song she wrote and sang in a duo with Cyndi Lauper.  She is working on releasing a new album, but if you ask her what drives her; it is not the music, money or fame, it is her quest not to be ruled by fear. It is about meeting the world on her own terms.

Marion did not really start here music career till she hit her 40’s and almost immediately started recording and singing live. She claims she has quit more times than she can remember, but continues to lean into fear on her path to her most authentic life.

I hooked up with Marion via social media which she is working hard to master. I heard her song Mary, that is the one Cyndi sang on. I loved it and started searching Youtube for more. Her videos are great, but, now that I have gotten the chance to hear the whole album (God’s House), I am blown away. The album is wonderfully produced. It took me on a journey and each song was a new and welcome surprise.

From the heavy beating guitar licks, powerful words and more powerful singing on Mary and the take no prisoners “Sorry”, to the haunting beautiful melodies on “The River” and whimsical piano on “Mr Brown” Marion never stops delivering sincere reality and passion in every note.

Thank you Marion you have been wonderful to get to know and I so appreciate your time and all you have given to make this interview possible. Much love to you and Bernadette. – JW

Marion LoGuidice Singing “Mary” with Cyndi Lauper

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Marion Loguidice

The music of Marion LoGuidice delivers poetic lyrics and forceful melodies which explore the intimate world of grief, beauty and forgiveness. Operating at the cross roads of rock, pop and folk, Marion is–“as young as tomorrow, and as old as yesterday.”

Whether one chooses to acknowledge the spiritual world and its cosmic ideals, one cannot deny the power of a greater force; it’s a natural draw to something that’s passionately raw and real, and it’s something unexplainable. It’s the desire to search and grab a hold of the soul survivor within oneself, and having the strength to make sense of what’s in front of you.Singer/songwriter Marion LoGuidice has her finger on this exact pulse — embracing the good while tearing apart the bad for a richer understanding of what fuels our creative being.

“What each song is for me is like another vertebrae in this new backbone that I have been building for myself,” LoGuidice says. “Each time I am moved to write another song, I feel as if I am leaving the topside world that we live in and entering into a sacred place — a place where some kind of healing goes on that isn’t so obvious — for me it feels like God’s house. I believe that healing one’s heart is an inside job, and once you find the right kind of support (people who understand the kind of endurance and strength it takes to heal) you must share the gifts of that journey.”

For LoGuidice, it’s the power of song that gives life to her inner struggles. She examines the loss of certain relationships while also analyzing painful situations bigger than one’s own control, and it’s her poetic approach — an abounding combination of layered choruses, extensive bridges, and vivid emotional imagery — that blossoms into a tangible optimism. Such lyrical narratives carry the lilting beauty of her second album, God’s House.

While her 2003 self-released debut Mother Wheel provided a glimpse into her abundant inquisitiveness, the majestic sanctuary that is God’s House finds the Long Island-bred songstress tapping into her New Yorker sensibility with a warm sensitivity. Her earthy, dramatic vocals are reminiscent of country-folk singer Victoria Williams, while her wild artistic spirit recalls Laura Nyro and Sophie B. Hawkins.

Also this time around, LoGuidice embraced her role as a live performer. Prior to issuing Mother Wheel, she hadn’t performed before a live audience, however with a 2004 appearance at SXSW, and several sold-out performances at the intimate Manhattan showcase Joe’s Pub and additional house concerts under her belt, LoGuidice’s stage presence has flourished.

“My songs are like lamps and when I stand on stage, I plug them in,” she beams. “There’s a certain kind of channeling that I do when I step on stage — I unplug from this world to go into this other dimension, and it comes from a very deep, honest place. I think people are craving that in their life.”

Jody Denberg, Content Manager at KSGR Radio in Austin, Texas has been championing LoGuidice since the start. Denberg says, “Once in a blue moon a CD hits as deep as Marion LoGuidice’s. Let yourself be touched by this music. It is beautiful, emotional, musically unique and positively inspiring.” Cyndi Lauper is such a fan , as depicted in her heart wrenching duet with Marion on a song from her second CD “Gods House” titled “Mary”.

LoGuidice adds, “Most of all, I want my music to be of service to others who feel like they’ve filed away their creative life ,their richer life, or what I call my soul life — into some dark corner. That’s my deepest desire because it brought my life from a place of just surviving to a place of thriving”

♫  Sorry –  @cdbaby http://bit.ly/17zMmVF
♫  Mary (featuring Cyndi Lauper) @cdbaby http://bit.ly/1fKiaz4

To Get Marion’s Music or to contact her:
Marion LoGuidice/marionsmusic.com
Contact Bernadette O’Reilly: 917 450 6482  bomusic22@gmail.com

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Blogger Liz Strauss on Building Community

Liz Strauss BloggerLiz Strauss is Witty, Funny and Too Friggen Smart

I first saw Liz on Empire Avenue. Yes it is an Internet game, but although I do not do Mafia Wars or Farmville I love EAv because it tells you about your reach on social media and reminds you where you need to put more work and how you are doing on many of the different medias. Enough about EAv. Go check it out and remember not to let the tail wag the dog.

Liz plays Angry Birds and is on EAv and I see here there and everytime I do something on EAv Liz says something nice and one day she sends me a nice personal tweet. It was sweet and very nice and I took a second to Google her and check out who she was. To my amazement she is not just another blogger.

Let me put this in perspective… Liz is a keynote speaker at BlogWorld! So why the personal note? This is what Liz does to build community. It is what I do on my sites. It is all about talking to one person at a time. It is the essence of building community.

I am honored that she choose me and am now a HUGE fan. More that that as you listen to this interview you will see the immense genius of Liz and what she does and what she believes, what she teaches and how she lives her values.

Thank you so much Liz. This interview starts out a bit rough and I apologize, but you were a trooper and did not let my fumbling deter you from making your incredible points.

Many of us struggle with social media and others are building incredible lists of thousand and thousands, but the most important and hardest thing to do on the web, in sales and marketing and social media is to build rapport and community. Some can build huge rapport and community, but have no clue how, why or if they should market them. Liz can do both and very well.

Take the time to listen to this interview more than once. This is one of the more important interviews I have done and you will learn from listening to Liz – JW

liz strauss bloggerLiz Strauss

Liz Strauss is a master teacher, thought leader, community builder, and international business strategist, who has been called the most influential “real-ebrity” on the web. People visit her blog to learn, discover, and meet each other. She’s a business creator, an über connector, an idea machine. No one questions that what she brings is one-of-a-kind authenticity.

Strategic, intelligent, and nice is a powerful combination.

From her father’s saloon, to her years as a teacher, with her understanding of literacy, brain development and writing, her work as territory sales rep for a menswear corporation, to an outstanding international publishing career, Liz has used every opportunity to find the human attractions and connections behind the P&L.

CEO and founder of SOBCon, author of the popular Successful-Blog.com, speaker.

Liz defines irresistible businesses as those with great relationships who constantly

  • Remove what customers don’t want.
  • Enhance what customers love.
  • Add something unexpected customers would die for.

Irresistible defines Liz.

Where you can find Liz:
Twitter @lizstrauss
Blog www.successful-blog.com

Liz is also the Creator and CEO of Successful Online Business Convention SOBcon

SOBCon Chicago 2012

Larry McDonald on The Collapse and The Future of the Economy

lawrence mcdonaldLarry McDonald Former Lehman VP and NY Times Bestselling Author on The Collapse and The Future of the Economy.

Lawrence G. McDonald Senior Director at Newedge and NY Times Bestselling Author of “A Colossal Failure of Common Sense – The

Inside Story of the Collapse of Lehman Brothers; certainly the first and one of the most comprehensive and well written books on the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the economy as a whole, sat down with me to discuss his life, the book, the fall of Lehman and what he believes is going on with the economy both nationally and internationally.

Larry is known for successfully reading market trends both during the dot com meltdown of 2000 and was one of a group of people at Lehman’s that actively predicted the fall of the real estate markets in 2008 when everyone else was bullish.
I really enjoyed Larry’s book because it is a great story and Larry lays out the confusion of those tense days of crash in a way everyone can understand and

comprehend.
I want to thank Larry’s staff for their time and patience and Larry for the incredible amount of time he spent with me as his schedule is nuts!. – JW

Lawrence G. McDonald

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Larry McDonald has written New York Times Best Seller “A Colossal Failure of Common Sense” about the collapse of Lehman Brothers, with Patrick Robinson, the #1 New York Times best selling author of Lone Survivor.

Global Lecture Tour

Larry is on the lecture tour, recently speaking at Universities, Banks, Investment Firms, Law Firms and Insurance companies.

His speaking engagements have been all over the United States, Europe and Asia. He has been a Keynote Speaker at over 20 venues since his book was published.

lawarence G. McDonald lehman a colossal failure of common sense

“A Colossal Failure of Common Sense – the Inside Story of the Collapse of Lehman Brothers,” was published by Random House 7/21/09, and hit the New York Times bestseller list in its first week. It is now one of the bestselling business books in the world, translated into 12 different languages. Larry is President and Founder of LGM Group, LLC an asset mgmt firm, specializing in Washington, DC policy research and trading, based in New York City.

Larry has been a guest and or contributor on CNBC, MSNBC, the New York Times, Fortune, CNN, CCTV China, France 24, BBC World, BBC America, Barron’s, Channel 4 News London, Bloomberg TV, Fox TV, Fox Radio, CBS, PBS Frontline and NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, CBC News Canada, Business Week, The Economist, Die Zeit Germany, Tokyo TV, the Financial Times, Time Magazine, NPR, and the New York Post. Read More…..

Larry Mcdonald book a colossal failure of common sense lehman brothersThe Book

One of the biggest questions of the financial crisis has not been answered until now. What happened at Lehman Brothers and why was it allowed to fail, with aftershocks that rocked the global economy? In this news-making, often astonishing book, a former Lehman Brothers Vice President gives us the straight answers—right from the belly of the beast.

In A Colossal Failure of Common Sense, Larry McDonald, a Wall Street insider, reveals the culture and unspoken rules of the game like no book has ever done. The book is couched in the very human story of Larry McDonald’s Horatio Alger-like rise from a Massachusetts “gateway to nowhere” housing project to the New York headquarters of Lehman Brothers, home of one of the world’s toughest trading floors.

We get a close-up view of the participants in the Lehman collapse, especially those who saw it coming with a helpless, angry certainty. We meet the Brahmins at the top, whose reckless, pedal-to-the-floor addiction to growth finally demolished the nation’s oldest investment bank. The Wall Street we encounter here is a ruthless place, where brilliance, arrogance, ambition, greed, capacity for relentless toil, and other human traits combine in a potent mix that sometimes fuels prosperity but occasionally destroys it.

The full significance of the dissolution of Lehman Brothers remains to be measured. But this much is certain: it was a devastating blow to America’s—and the world’s—financial system. And it need not have happened. This is the story of why it did. Read More…..

Where you can find Larry:
Twitter @convertbond
Blog LawrenceGMcDonald.com

Poor Widow Me -The Lighter Side of Loss?

ook poor widow me carol scibelliCarol Scibelli Uses Humor to Cope with Loss in Her Book Poor Widow Me

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I met Carol at Camp Widow where she graciously volunteered to speak to other widows about her story. She was well received and she took a minute to give me an on camera interview (coming soon).

Carol is so fun and easy to talk to and I just had to get her to do a podcast with me. I love her use of humor to discuss the rough subject of the loss and grief of losing your spouse, but she is never disrespectful and I believe she gives to others what she calls grief relief.

Thank you Carol for a great interview and for all that you do. – JW

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Carol Scibelli and Tony Baloney

Carol Scibelli

Carol Scibelli, a comedy writer and popular speaker at widow conferences, has had humorous essays published in The New York Times, Newsday, the Hartford Courant and dozens of weekly publications, and her one-act plays have been performed around Manhattan.

A proud member of the NY Friars Club since 1998, she has a grown daughter and son, and a perfect granddaughter, and lives in Merrick, New York, with her Morkie, Tony Baloney. They rescued each other.

Carol Scibelli wrote Poor Widow Me after her husband, Jimmy, her high school sweetheart and husband of 33 years died of Burkitt’s Lymphoma in April 2006. He was sick for barely a month, and had just turned 56.

To get more information on Carol and to buy her book go to www.PoorWidowMe.com

Mastering Email Marketing with Daniel Miller of BenchMark Email

logo benchmark email 02How To – Email Marketing That Gets Results.

In this interview I ask Daniel about the following:

  • What is Opt In and Double Opt In permission based email? How does it work, how easy or hard is it to do? How can I add addresses to my email contact list without opt in?
  • How do you build an email client list, Inbound and Outbound Marketing.
  • How to build rapport with your client or prospect list.
  • What kind of things can I send with email
  • Drip Campaigns: What are they?, How can I use them to build rapport and make more sales.
  • Splash Screens, Sign Up Forms, Newsletters
  • Tracking clicks, conversions and other analytics
  • Mail Merging with emails
  • Video in emails
  • Contact list management, segmentation
  • Real Time Reporting
  • Social Media Integration to Your Blog, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and using API almost any other 3rd party platform you can find.
  • Surveys, Polls and Newsletter and other templates
  • Marketing Strategies
  • SPAM and all the issues involved.
  • Free or Extremely reduced fee structures for small business and non-profits.
  • How to keep your email from going to to the Junk Folder
  • Best Email Marketing Practices
  • Unlimited email accounts

and Much More…..

benchmark email

I talk a lot about inbound marketing which is all about offering valuable content so targeted leads come and find you via word of mouth, or search engines etc., but you do have to use all the tools in your tool chest and email is one of the most powerful outbound marketing you can do besides cold calling.

Email managed correctly can deliver a low cost, return on investment marketing tool.

I have tried many of the various email vendors with varying results.

All the ones I have used were competent and got the job done. Some were easier to use than others and features varied slightly from one service to another.

The company I stuck with was Benchmark Email. To be honest, once you start with one of these companies it can be tough to move your contact lists and campaigns so the decision to stay was based more on not wanting to go through the hassle, but I am glad I did.

As I stated earlier I have had the chance to use some of the other mail programs and I can easily say that my decision to stay with Benchmark was a good one. They have all of the best of the best features and make them easy to use and I have found their tech and customer support to under promise and over deliver. I like that and think that most companies have forgotten how to serve it’s clients with courtesy and respect.

benchmark email jw najarianFull disclosure: I have set up an affiliate agreement with Benchmark Email and you will find their ads on my sites and on this blogpost. I rarely do this and most of my posts are very arms length so that you can believe what I am saying when I give testimonial for various products or services.

In Benchmark’s case I do believe in this company and will continue to use them and recommend them and I will gladly allow them to help sponsor my efforts.

Recently I called Benchmark to see about changing my programs so that I wasn’t overspending on my mailing campaigns and got into a discussion with sales about the possibility of them doing an interview on the best use of email programs and marketing and to my surprise they jumped on it.

So here is my interview of Daniel Miller Benchmark’s Sales Manager as he talks about email from A to Z and beyond. A great interview FULL of brilliant information. If you want to become a master at your marketing this is where you should start. – JW

daniel millerDaniel Miller

Daniel Miller is the Sales Director of Benchmark Email, a global, award -winning email marketing service for small and mid-sized businesses.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Miller later moved to Malaga, Spain, where he started a successful computer consulting company. By hitting the phones and generating solid word of mouth, he built up a portfolio of 150 top-notch clients who relied on his considerable expertise on a regular basis.

Miller then moved to Los Alamitos, California, where he started working as a sales rep for Benchmark Email. After completely immersing himself in the email marketing world, he took the position of Sales Director for the company.

Miller now uses his experience to run highly popular webinars, teaching small businesses everything from how to build email lists to improving newsletter delivery.

Through Benchmark, Miller has developed strong ties with business leaders across the world, and he remains a visible, enthusiastic advocate for good email marketing practices.

JOIN DANIEL TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AS HE TEACHES HOW TO BECOME AN EMAIL MARKETING PROFESSIONAL

A seasoned expert with Benchmark’s email editor, you can join him every weekday at 1 PM PDT for Benchmark Email’s Live Webinars.

Benchmark Email

Benchmark Email is a permission-based email marketing company that puts user deliverability and reputation at the forefront. An email service provider committed to bringing users the most up-to-date marketing trends and methods, Benchmark provides award-winning software and cutting edge features to both small businesses and corporations alike.

With over 73,000 current users, Benchmark has seen its client list expand and its partner affiliations grow. Benchmark Email has ambitiously set its sights on streamlining the email marketing process and engaging users with direct and desired interaction, branching out into all major social media channels.

  • Send Email Newsletters – Create and send professional email newsletters.
  • HTML Email Templates – Over 400 customizable templates make it easy to create professional quality emails.
  • RSS to Email – Create emails from your blog posts with our RSS-to-Email feature.
  • Signup Forms – Grow your contact list quickly with great looking signup forms.
  • List Segmentation – Target subscribers based on actions and psychographics with a single click.
  • Email Deliverability – Optimal delivery levels and great reputation means more successful campaigns.
  • Contact List Management – Import, organize and send to contact lists and segments.
  • Real-Time Reports – Track and analyze the performance of email campaigns with easy-to-follow metrics.
  • Social Media Integration – Engage users with social sharing buttons and integrated media channels.
  • Autoresponders – Schedule and send sequences of automatically delivered emails.
  • Survey & Polls – Gather data with custom polls and surveys.

This Podcast Courtesy of The Commercial Real Estate Professional Investors Group – CREPIG

Marie Diamond on Using Feng Shui to Gain Success in Wealth and Relationships

marie diamondMarie Diamond featured Feng Shui Master in the Book and the Movie “The Secret”

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Talks About How You Can Learn to Use the Power of Visioning, Massive Action, Feng Shui and Dowsing to Change Your Life.

Feng Shui and Quantum Energy Master Marie Diamond sat down with me to talk about how we can use Feng Shui principles to get more success in abundance, health and relationships.

Marie also went over dowsing techniques used to clear negative energy and find positive energy.

Marie and I met each other while working on sustainable projects to help get food, water, education and self esteem to the needy in Africa and other countries. I know her as a great humanitarian who really cares about the world and the people she works with.

I am no guru about this stuff and do not know how or if it works, but I believe that if you want to know about these practices you must go to the Masters and Marie Diamond has been known as a Master internationally for many years.  Here is your chance to listen to one of the worlds best.- JW

Marie Diamond

Marie Diamond  is a globally renowned transformational leader—featured in the worldwide phenomenon “The Secret” and seven other motivational documentaries—who uses her extraordinary knowledge of quantum physics, the Law of Attraction, and Feng Shui energy to help people transform their environments and their lives.

Her clients include A-list celebrities in film and music, top selling writers, leaders from Fortune 500 companies, and governments. Diamond combines her intuitive gifts, the growing science of energy flow, ancient wisdom, and modern tools to enlighten homes, businesses, and people. She is known for her passion to help create enlightened leaders around the world.

The internationally acclaimed author, teacher, consultant, and motivational speaker brings her wisdom and counsel to a wide audience through her seminars, personal appearances on TV and radio, tele-classes, coaching, and products.

Born in Belgium, and now living between the United States and France, Marie was a successful lawyer before shifting her focus to the Laws of the Universe.

Marie Diamond is an author, lecturer, teacher, and a leader in the transformational movement. A native of Belgium, Marie trained there as a lawyer and criminologist. Fluent in five languages, she worked in government, publishing, and sales early in her career. Her safety management skills are sought by multinational corporations like BP-Amoco, Exxon-Mobil, and Total Fina, whose productivity and safety records improved dramatically after implementing her recommendations.

Featured in the phenomenon “The Secret”, Marie explains that we are all creators of our own individual universe.

The Law of Attraction and the Laws of the Universe operate the same for everyone. Thoughts have substance, and we manifest those things that occupy our thought lives. We have the power to change our circumstances.

Marie has known that success, physical and emotional well-being, happy relationships, and spiritual wisdom are affected by our environment. Proper guidance of universal energy is essential to maximizing our experience on Earth.

Believing that happiness is attainable for everyone, Marie has a gift for taking complicated concepts and distilling them into their basic forms. Simplicity brings clarity.

Diamond University

Marie has been teaching Masters and other teachers for years and now teaches people like you and me how to use these ancient secrets to help us do better in our lives.

Enjoy the audio and then visit Marie’s website to learn more.

Marie Diamond
Diamond university

http://www.MarieDiamond.com


Leveraging Social Media to Find More Deals and Dollars in Commercial Real Estate

JW Najarian interviewed by Value Hound Academy

Leveraging Social Media for the Commercial Investor or Professional

JW NajarianJW Najarian Founder of one of the largest Commercial Investment Groups on the web and co-founder of the CRE Distressed Assets Association talks to ValueHound about the truth about using social media to build leads, find funding, deals and resources.

FREE WEBCAST

http://www.valuehoundacademy.com/public/339.cfm?affID=Intrvue

Wednesday September 21, 2011, 11 AM PST / 2 PM EST

We are pleased to pass on an invitation from Value Hound Academy to attend their webcast interview with JW Najarian, Founder of membership website CREDAA- Commercial Real Estate Distressed Assets Asscociation and CREPIG- Commercial Real Estate Professionals and Investors Group.

Leveraging Social Media to Find More Deals and Dollars

Finding great deals and the financing to get your deals funded has become very competitive.  If you’re like most, you read about other real estate investors finding and closing great deals, but you are scratching your head wondering how are they finding these deals and dollars?  How are they uncovering off market deals and beating others to the best deals?  Where are they finding the equity and debt funds to get their deals closed?

To get answers to these questions, we are speaking with JW Najarian, a leading expert on how to leverage social media to build strong personal and business relationships so that you can find more deals and dollars. JW has founded many leading social media sites, including the largest group of almost 11,000 members on LinkedIn called CREPIG, Commercial Real Estate Professionals and Investors Group.

JW, teaches us the ABC’s of using social media to improve our real estate businesses.  He will teach us how to effectively use the tools of the new economy to give us a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

In this interview with JW, you will learn:

  • How social media will help you find more deals and dollars
  • The biggest myths and misconceptions of using social media
  • How members of JW’s many social media sites are profiting
  • The biggest mistakes investors are making using social media
  • The “must have” tools for rolling out a social media campaign
  • Why it’s in your best interest to starting using social media
  • The best social media strategies to get results
  • The do’s and don’ts of communicating within social media sites

If you are looking for a competitive advantage to build your real estate business and find off market deals and dollars, then you need to listen to this interview with JW Najarian.  This timely interview will help you set-up your social media campaign to build strong relationships. JW reveals to truth about using social media to leverage your business so that you step into the new economy and don’t get left behind.

To sign up to this F.R.E.E webcast, please click on the link below:

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Marianne Williamson – Peace Alliance – The Department of Peace

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marianne williamsonMarianne Williamson talks to us about empowering women and children.

She talks about finding non-violent solutions to domestic and international violence.

Marianne Williamson received an award from BraveHeart Women for her contributions to the cause of women’s rights and for being an exceptional women.

Lisa asked her about the Peace Alliance and what was going on with the Department of Peace and Marianne gives a memorable and passionate answer, less about whether or not the department is or is not, but more about how we need to change the paradigm of how we are handling violence.

Marianne Williamson’s Bio

Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher. Six of her ten published books have been New York Times Best Sellers. Four of these have been #1 New York Times Best Sellers. A Return to Love is considered a must-read of The New Spirituality. A paragraph from that book, beginning “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure...” – often misattributed to Nelson Mandela’s Inaugural address – is considered an anthem for a contemporary generation of seekers. Marianne’s latest New York Times Best Seller is A Course in Weight Loss: 21 Spiritual Lessons for Surrendering Your Weight Forever. A Course in Weight Loss was selected by Oprah to be one of her Favorite Things in 2010.

Marianne’s other books include The Age of Miracles, Everyday Grace, A Woman’s Worth, Illuminata, Healing the Soul of America and The Gift of Change.

She has been a popular guest on television programs such as Oprah, Larry King Live, Good Morning America and Charlie Rose.

Marianne is a native of Houston, Texas. In 1989, she founded Project Angel Food, a meals-on-wheels program that serves homebound people with AIDS in the Los Angeles area. Today, Project Angel Food serves over 1,000 people daily.

In December 2006, a NEWSWEEK magazine poll named Marianne Williamson one of the fifty most influential baby boomers. According to Time magazine, “Yoga, the Cabala and Marianne Williamson have been taken up by those seeking a relationship with God that is not strictly tethered to Christianity.”

BraveHeart Awards

The 2010 Annual BraveHeart Awards.

From: WestSide Today

By Sheri Goldberg  |  August 10, 2010
Actress and animal rights activist, Tippi Hedren, New York Times best-selling author and international lecturer, Marianne Williamson, and “The View” co-host Sherri Shepherd will be honored at a gala ceremony on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Century City.

The BraveHeart Awards celebrate six women and one man who have been inspiring trailblazers who have transcended above the preconceived ideas of empowered individuals.
Launched in May 2009 by author and motivational speaker, Ellie Drake, The BraveHeart Women Global Community is a groundbreaking social network. Through conversation, compassion, and community, BraveHeart Women empowers women of all ages to discover their own voices, expand their potential, and be the change they want for themselves, their families, community, and the world.

Drake is also the co-host of “A BraveHeart View,” a global series seen in over 80 countries worldwide on www.BraveHeartView.com. The show is similar to “The View,” with celebrity panelists including Mariel Hemingway and Rolonda Watts, and guests ranging from Kathy Ireland to Dr. Maya Angelou.

BraveHeart Women founder Ellie Drake says, “I am honored and inspired to recognize these three empowered ladies, who are truly making a huge difference in the world. Marianne Williamson continues to inspire and impact lives around the world with her best selling books; Tippi Hedren has taken on the challenge of educating the public about exotic animals, while creating a sanctuary for many of them; and Sherri Shepherd’s realness and authenticity on “The View” inspires women in America on a daily basis.”

Joseph Knudson on Living the Difference

Joseph KnudsonJoseph Knudson is on a Mission.

His mission is to bring to light growing up gay and the prejudice and lies he had to live through in order to find himself.

“Living the Difference” is Joseph’s story about growing up gay, but it is not a pity party, it is the story, the good, the bad and all the obsticles and hurdles he had to maneuver deciding to live his life the way it was meant to live.

More importantly Joseph tries to lift the curtain to all sorts of prejudice, even beyond the gay and lesbian community.

Joe Knudson is a 56 year old divorced gay male who came out later in life. Having been married for several years, he is the father of two fantastic sons.

Living the Difference - JW Knudson

Living the Difference - JW Knudson

He went through what many in the gay communityhave gone through themselves, struggles with identity, as well as fitting in a “one-sided” society.

While he lead a seemingly straight life throughout his early and younger middle age years, he knew he was definitely different from the so called “typical male”.

He married his high school sweetheart and began on a journey of hope that his true inner feelings and desires would someday change. He has written a book, Living The Difference and is using this book as a vehicle on his mission to educate the world’s population about understanding and accepting people who are gay.

Living The Difference

J.C. doesn’t try to convince you of what being gay is or is not. He believes that being gay is as natural as being straight and so he doesn’t waste time defending that position.

He simply and neatly opens the doors and lets you look inside his life. He is respectful. He doesn’t impose on the reader or force intimacy. His story explores the wasted moments and the misery created through self denial and ignorance, showing clearly that living a lie leads to a life full of regret and self judgment.

By embracing himself and his natural desires J.C. opened himself and his life for self respect, for true loving, lasting relationships, and to mutual appreciation. He shares his confusion and desires without being explicit, and in so doing makes it possible for others to learn from his life, offering as much in the way of comfort and hope as he does to dispel fear and ignorance.

Living the Difference reveals in its pages a man with high standards, ethics, dedication, love, and loyalty. By Vonnie Faroqui “Ink Slinger’s Whimsey”

I was pleased when Joseph agreed to do an interview with me as he is very active in the gay and lesbian community and writes the Gayly Blogger.

Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural

Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural

We mentioned this book, in the interview, which was talked about by Ricky Gervias in his HBO special (video can be found on YouTube, but be careful it is for mature audience only),

Speak Your Business in 30 Seconds or Less(tm) with Ann Convery

Ann ConveryAnn Talks About How to Increase Your Sales, Leads and Clients in 2 Minutes

How would you like to attract up to 50% more cash, clients and business in the next few weeks?

Effortlessly attract new business in 30 seconds or less with no visible sales technique. Anywhere. Any place. Any time.

I met Ann at a training given by Gary W. Goldstein, the producer of the movie “Pretty Woman”.

Gary was teaching his course “Scaling the Great Wall of Hollywood” and he brought Ann in to speak to the group about how to take their current elevator pitch and update it so that it would, not just let people know what you did, but it would also be able to touch the person in the core of their brain and get them to get excited about what you did. – JW

So after sitting down with her for a personal consultation, I was amazed at what she had taught me in a 15 minute meeting.

My expectation was that she would help me refine my pitch somewhat and that would be it, but refine is not the word. Propel to a new quantum place is a better description.

Update: I recorded a video with Ann at Author 101 in Los Angeles. Although we go into much more detail in this podcast we do have a very interesting conversation I know you will enjoy. Here is the link to go check it out. http://onpurposemagazine.com/2012/04/11/ann-convery-video-interview-at-author-101/

Here was my pitch:

Q. What do you do?

A. I consult with businesses to help them use Twitter.

A great short pitch right? I would say it and get little or no response. “Oh that’s great! Which way to the cheese platter” or “I don’t know how to use that Twitter thing yet”.

Ann told me about the Lizard or Old Brain and how it needed to hear what it wanted or it would shut down and put into hibernation, the conscious brain.

We took my pitch and changed it to…

A. I help people like you increase their targeted client or prospect list by 1000+% in 3 months!

BANG…

At first I said sounds great… then I used the pitch. Most everyone replied with Really! How do you do that?, Can you do that for me., Wow I could use that service., Wow, I have a friend that really needs that…

The difference in response was night and day. Ann has hit on something really basic and useful and you have to listen to this recording because Ann goes into detail and shares over twice as much as she shared with me during that first meeting.

You will walk away with tools and strategies to make a difference in how you talk to new and old clients that will help you increase and propel your business to new heights in less than 2 minutes…

A NOTE: Ann is great at the elevator pitch, but it only begins there. She can help you will all aspects of corporate and business communications and marketing. – JW Najarian

Ann Convery

Ann Convery is an international speaker, seminar leader, trainer and author. Her list of clients reads like a “Who’s Who” of top professionals in the fields of politics, medicine, law, business, health and beauty.

For 17 years she has prepared clients for:

  • CNN
  • 60 Minutes
  • The New York Times
  • Time Magazine
  • Oprah
  • People
  • Vogue
  • and other outlets.
Ann’s extensive background in media training led her to create her popular program, “Speak Your Business in 30 Seconds or Less™”. This radically different approach to marketing has enabled Ann’s clients to generate up to thousands of dollars in business, sometimes within weeks.

Ann has also been interviewed by The Los Angeles Times, Cosmopolitan, First for Women, Presentations Magazine,and many other media.Ann is a highly sought after international speaker.Clients call her from all over the U.S., Europe, the U.K., Canada, Mexico and Australia.Ann has delivered over 125 speeches and trainings for corporate and private groups in Barcelona, Madrid, Mexico City, New York, Chicago, Seattle, and California.

A top-selling author, Ann’s second book was published by Harper Collins in May 2006. Ann has published numerous articles including several columns for the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Products

Ann has a few products that will be of interest to you. CLICK HERE to find out more…..

Ann’s Website: http://www.annconvery.com

Interview With Benjamin Allen and Aggie Kobrin About ~The Truth Behind the Curtain~

Truth Behind The Curtain

A Story About  Cons, Scams and Influence Peddlers in the Seminar Industry

Writer Benjamin Scott Allen and event producer Aggie Kobrin come together to bring you Mega Motivation Gurus And the Moment of Truth.

New Crowd Funding Site for Truth Behind the Curtain [CLICK HERE]

Mega Motivation Gurus And the Moment of Truth a The Truth Behind The Curtain production, is a short eBook about Mary, a feisty events coordinator at the wake of an old and dear friend Frank.

Frank is a well respected motivational speaker, so everyone and anyone that is huge in the industry is at this affair to honor Frank.

This is Mary’s story of what she has seen going on behind the scenes at all the various events she has produced and worked on.

benjamin scott allenTHE AUTHOR

Benjamin Allen has worked in both the non-profit and corporate worlds until going into full-time writing and public speaking. In the non-profit world Benjamin utilized his skills in grief counseling for the terminally ill and their caregivers.

In the corporate world he was the Director of Training for a sales company.  He has delivered keynotes to thousands of people on topics relating to grief, personal growth and conscious business and is the author of his non-fiction journey through grief, Out of the Ashes.

He has also written two novels, Under the Sun and The Leveler. Benjamin can be found at www.BenjaminScottAllen.com or www.truthbehindthecurtain.com/blog.

Several years ago Benjamin appeared extensively in the media beginning with the New York Times, Dateline, The Today Show, Good Morning America, 20/20 and various local newspapers, especially The Dallas Morning News.

His story also featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The subject matter focused on the tragic circumstances his family endured. His wife received a blood transfusion tainted with HIV during the birth of their first child. Consequently, his wife and their two children died, the first being in 1985 and the last death was in 1995.  His book Out of the Ashes details that journey.

THE CONSULTANT

Aggie Kobrin - Truth Behind the Curtain

Aggie Kobrin

Aggie Kobrin Founder of CEC Global Events and Off Hollywood Media is engaged in producing seminars, conferences and events of all sizes as well as providing advisory, consulting, resource and film distribution services to Hollywood elite and to the new breed of independent film makers. Now 70% of the film making industry.

Is Mary Aggie?? No, but she easily could be.  Aggie is certainly feisty and is one of the best known events organizers in Los Angeles and nationally. Name a guru, motivational speaker, trainer, celebrity speaker etc etc… and Aggie has worked with them, booked them or organized one or more of their events. Who better to work with Benjamin then Aggie to make this a rock solid portrayal of the industry while keeping it funny and compelling.

I got a rare chance, and believe me getting Aggie to sit still for a minute is not an easy task, to interview both Aggie and the Benjamin at two different times. Aggie I caught at her home south of Los Angeles and Benjamin I caught up with his wife Rachel Flower at their home in beautiful Lake Tahoe.

Two great interviews to get whether or not a book is the catalyst, so you really need to listen to them.

THE eBOOK

Benjamin gets deeply into the characters of the different motivational gurus at the wake and weaves a humorous yet serious look at the way con men think and play the game.

He shows the good side of people and the bad side, the funny side and not so funny side of greed, narcissism, sociopathic and non empathetic behavior that will lead someone to lie to you and cheat you and call it a win win.

If you have ever been scammed or conned you will want to read this story. If you are looking for a way out of your current situation then you need to read this book. If you are in any line of business or are out in the public day to day, you probably need to read this.

We all need to know how to go into any situation with our eyes open to incredible opportunity and to the frightening about of deception there is out there, just waiting for it’s next victim.

Go watch the short video that explains the book and pick up a copy. At 33 pages you will read it in a flash, but the fun does not stop there…..

THE TRUTH BEHIND THE CURTAIN – The Movement

The Truth Behind the Curtain is not the book title it is the movement Aggie Kobrin is propelling with the book. Watch the video below and she will explain it to you.

It is Aggie’s dream and passion to make sure that no one gets scammed or conned. In any business or industry. She has started a movement and you will have a chance to get in on the ground floor.

Aggie wants your story. That is right. She wants you to send her your stories of the times you have been scammed. She wants to build a movement to help educate the masses and take away the tools of the professional con.

She wants to help expose the cons that have gone on for so many years and help empower the masses so that we do not fall prey to those that would misguide us for their own selfish purposes.

Here is a video of Aggie talking about Truth Behind the Curtain.

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I Want To Be Me Movie – Interview with the Producer

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I Want To Be Me

A Touching New Film at the Possible Futures Film Contest – Has Won The Peoples Choice Award in the Human Fullfillment Catagory!

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Watch it Now

“I Want To Be Me”, is a short film, less than 3 minutes long, written and directed by Lauren Selman and produced by Pina De Rosa, and is about amplifying the voice of our children and reminding us that the future depends on being ourselves and following our dreams. You know it’s up to you, what do you want to be?

Here is an excerpt from the congratulations letter sent to Pina:

How the audience received the film. In the words of the Project Manager:

“This evening, at the 2011 Possible Futures Film Contest Awards Ceremony it was announced on stage followed by a second screening of your wonderfully meaningful film, that I Want To Be Me was the winner of the People Choice Award in your submitting category of Human Fulfillment !! (and btw  – Jon Love announced this category and your film winning) There was such joy in the air as your film completed its dual screening this evening in front of a fully packed theatre. It was amazing to see this truly human connection about living a live of individuality on the large screen. (I’ve been screening it on my laptop – and I really smiled from ear to ear this evening for you) Nice work!

It has been an honor to watch people enjoy your work on film. Thank you for holding the world so preciously in this tale. It was wonderful having your film be a part of the first annual Contest and hope you will consider submitting in 2012.”

I recently met Pina De Rosa through a good friend. I got a chance to spend a little time with her and hear her story and some of the projects she had done and others she was working on.

Lauren Selman and Pina De Rosa

Lauren Selman and Pina De Rosa

I was amazed at her accomplishments, her I can do it attitude and then I got to see some of her work, as you can by going to www.IWantToBeMeTheMovie.com or by clicking on the Vote Graphic above. But, you be the judge and let me know by commenting below, what you thought. (The Voting is over and the film Won!)

You will get a chance to watch the short movie before voting, but I think you will have no problem voting for this cute and funny little movie that really made me sit back and think a bit.

If you are like me you spend your time doing the day to day and sometimes you forget to ask yourself simple, yet important questions.
Even if you do not want to vote, go watch the it. – JW

Check out the Audio tramadol Interview above, as I took the chance, before she left on a to Africa, to call Pina and ask her some questions about the movie and the contest.

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possible futures film contestA new global film contest to reveal visions of a positive future

The Possible Futures Film Contest is a bold new film event challenging storytellers of the world to create a new vision for the future of humanity — one that will become defined by our relationships to human justice, environmental sustainability, peace and individual fulfillment.

These stories on film, from citizens of the world, have the potential to highlight and envision change that benefits people, the planet and its ecosystems. We strive, in open-hearted consideration of one another, to bring forth a new path for the world — one of harmony, peace and love.

Creating your story is simple, and there is no entry fee. Everyone is encouraged to participate, at any skill level. Five world-class judges will select the top two Awards as viewers select five People’s Choice Awards.

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Gratitude InternationalGratitude International is Pina De Rosa and I did a separate interview coming out soon about what she calls Quantum Communications (sometimes referred to as Ninja Communications). Cool stuff. Here is some background on Gratitude International and Pina De Rosa

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Pina De Rosa - President / CEO of Gratitude International.

Pina Anna-Grace De Rosa, award-winning producer and high performance results coach, was christened Giuseppina in Italy, her country of birth. When she turned 11, Pina’s family moved from Naples to Lausanne – making this the first journey in a lifetime of travel that has taken her around the world.

Pina worked in film production in her 20s, then started working in the personal development field and merged both her passions for media and transformation, making movies that make a difference.

Having coached thousands of people (one on one and from the platform) today she is an award winning Film Producer, a Master Results Coach and NLP Trainer, President/CEO of Gratitude International LLC, a company with a worldwide client base committed to empowering people to living their fullest potential — visions and dreams fulfilled. She loves it! She is extremely passionate about paradigm shifting, the power of making a difference, especially through film.

As an international speaker & high performance trainer, Pina De Rosa has been designing and leading live workshops, teleclasses and webinars for over 10 years now. She has been nominated as Los Angeles Business Journal Woman Making A Difference Award, 2 years in a row: in 2010 and 2011.

Besides keynote speaking and leading her own events, Pina has shared the stage with Barbara De Angelis, Loral Langemeier, Chris Howard, Alison Armstrong, Lisa Sasevich, Debbie Allen, Jill Lublin, Dr. Joanna Martin, Kerwin Rae, James Schramko, Lisa Haisha, Shellie Hunt, Chris Wise, Scott Martineau, Johnnie Cass, Sean Harris, Clinton Swaine, Benjamin Harvey, Todd Newton, Dave Vanhoose, Daven Michaels, Sean Bell, Larry Loik and Kelly O’Neil to name a few.

Finding and Living Your Brilliance and Passion with Paul Hoffman

paul hoffmanPaul Hoffman Tells Us About Living an Authentic Life

Paul Hoffman is a transformational musician, speaker, author, and teacher. He has composed and produced music for internationally acclaimed speakers, best-selling authors, Fortune 500 corporations, films, television, commercials, and radio for over 25 years. Paul is the CEO, Visionary and Chief Creative Officer of Success Creation Institute, LLC, Paul Hoffman Music, Inc., Success Songs, LLC and Blue Music and Sound Design.

Paul is a genius in creating branded music to empower and motivate the listener to wake-up to who they really are and take action in their lives. His music elevates the mind and opens the heart to show the way seeming impossibilities become possible. Paul is a master at merging music with enlightened consciousness to create success. His Success Songs music inspires thousands of people worldwide every day to create powerful moments in their day as they Hear Life from a Higher Vibration. As a speaker and teacher, he changes lives through his programs:

“Do You Know What’s Possible For You…
The Character of Success”

“How To Think Out Of The Box Your In…Now”

“The Awakened Creativity Experience”

“The Power of Music…
How To Go From Inspiration To Manifestation.”

“The Secrets to Building a Blockbuster Business”

Paul is a keynote speaker for seminars produced by people such as Harv Eker and Greg Habstritt, where he shares his wisdom on creating success. He also created the Circles of Brilliance mastermind concept and facilitates personal empowerment trainings and inspirational meditations for Humanity Unites Brilliance.

Paul’s clients in the personal empowerment arena include Jack Canfield, T. Harv Eker, Mark Victor Hansen, Robert Allen, Chris and Janet Attwood, Cynthia Kersey, Paul Scheele, Marci Shimoff, Christopher Howard, John Assaraf, Alex Mandossian, Lisa Nichols and Loral Langemeier. He has written thousands of commercials for many Fortune 500 companies and major advertising agencies many of which have become familiar in mainstream America including,

Have You Driven A Ford …Lately?

Paul is passionate about sound-healing. He co-authored the widely acclaimed Sonic Access program with Paul Scheele for Learning Strategies Corporation and will release Sonic Access Volume 2 in 2009. Paul’s books entitled, “The Character of Success,” and “Good Morning, Great Day” will be published in the next year.

Paul’s purpose is to inspire, awaken, educate and empower people to live a life of authenticity and integrity. His work facilitates the transformation and empowerment of people to create infinite possibilities for their lives. Through his music and empowerment programs, people change their thinking, connect with their genius abilities and thus transform their life for the better.

Paul is a great humanitarian and a tireless man of service. He is dedicated to developing programs that bring creativity to the children of the world. Paul is an original executive founder of Humanity Unites Brilliance, an organization focused on taking people from survival to sustained abundance. He was personally chosen By Rev. Michael Beckwith to serve on the board of the Agape International Spiritual Center because of his commitment to serve the community and his spiritual journey. His passion to make a difference in the world is evident in all his work. You can see and hear more of Paul’s work at:

www.bluemusicla.com and
www.youtube.com/successcreationinst

For more information and Paul’s Full Story CLICK HERE

Using Natural Selling to Take the Fear and Anxiety Out of Sales – Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver on How to Sell Network Marketing or Anything without Fear or Loss of Friends

Michael Oliver – Attend one of his training sessions, or ask any of the thousands of Salespeople and Independent Distributors who have heard him speak, and you’ll discover that Michael Oliver’s message is one that definitely resonates from the heart. It’s a message that honours and accepts the needs of others while producing immediate and measurable results.

Michael’s training and keynote speeches are informative, internally inspiring, interactive and result-oriented. He regularly conducts speeches and workshops for a variety of companies and distributor’s worldwide.

Michael is the founder of Natural Selling® Sales Training, and the author of the best selling book, How to Sell Network Marketing Without Fear, Anxiety or Losing Your Friends!. Michael delivers the message that by understanding how to help people influence themselves to make positive changes in their lives, any distributor or direct sales person can achieve the long-lasting results they are looking for.

An internationally recognized speaker and trainer, Michael honed his professional sales experience through a combination of continued learning and practical experience. In the 80’s and 90’s, he broke new ground by being one of the first to sell commercial solar energy appliances in Southern California. He also sold multi-million dollar sponsorships and advertising contracts for some of North America’s top sports arenas and entertainment facilities.

In the mid 90’s Michael became increasingly frustrated with how the outdated conventional sales techniques used by Network Marketers were turning people away in droves.

Drawing on his years of hands on experience and his natural talent, he turned his attention to helping distributors and direct salespeople significantly increase their results. He demonstrates how to do this effectively and comfortably by understanding how to eliminate rejection and objections. Over the last decade he has trained and coached many of the top distributor’s and income earners in Network Marketing and direct sales.

Networking Fools has been trying to get Michael on the show for some time and we caught up with the very busy Micheal at his home in Canada.  JW has been in Network Marketing or MLM sales for many years and has used Michael’s book to help increase his sales and to help his downlines get over the fear of contacting people and after finding out their needs move them to action. JW also realized that this book teaches a type of sales that works very well for the Internet and any business. The Internet is all about increasing your lists of potential prospects and then contacting them in order to promote what you have.

Natural Selling is a great way to meet, approach and help a client get what they want.

We spoke with Michael about all aspects of Natural Selling and Michael shared with us some great tips to help anyone get out their with and make sales with confidence.

We have listed Michael’s Courses below

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Michael Oliver, has a career spanning 25 years in sales and has developed and has been using a principle based approach that he calls “Natural Selling” that completely eliminates objections and rejection.

You can discover…

The Correct (and the Incorrect) Way to Present
Your Business Opportunity and Products

This breakthrough program the “Natural Selling Home Study Course” is the quickest and easiest way to learn the critical skills of communicating quickly and effectively with potential business partners and customers. It’s also the quickest and easiest way to get the results you’re looking for.

Inside this magnificent work you’ll get a comprehensive framework and a step by step guide to making you an outstanding communicator.

The work is divided up into 3 comprehensive sections:


Natural Selling Michael Oliver Network Marketing MLMPart I:

The Book: “How to Sell Network Marketing
Without Fear, Anxiety or Losing Your Friends!

This foundation component of the program sets out the principles of “Natural Selling”. It explains how and why the conventional techniques of presenting, closing, handling objections and persuading actually causes resistance and rejection and the high attrition rate in the industry…

And… it also explains what you can do about it!

It explains HOW to replace the techniques and WHY putting the focus on the other person and coming from a place of helping them solve their problems results in you getting the results you want more often than not!

My book demonstrates how to…

  • Stop Telling, Stop Persuading and START ASKING and LISTENING…
  • Make the 4 Universal Sales Principles of Success work for you
  • Understand your potential partner’s inner and external personal and business needs.
  • Develop the art of asking the right questions at the right time.
  • Learn how to listen and what to listen for… critical ingredients for success!
  • Gather feedback so that you can adjust your message as you progress.
  • Automatically have people listen to you!
  • Effectively reply to questions.
  • Personalize and explain your business opportunity so that it will immediately attract people to join you.
  • Significantly reduce your downline attrition rate.

Part II:

8 CDs Set – “The Best of Michael Oliver’s
6-Day Fast Track TeleClasses”

OK, while you’re reading the fundamentals it’s time to really sharpen your verbal and listening skills while I take you through the “Natural Selling” program step by step on this series of “live” interactive TeleClasses.

Join other Distributors in creating your own powerful “Personal Introduction”

Listen while…

  • I demonstrate how to effectively connect with and start a Dialogue with people… putting them and yourself at ease
  • I role-play and analyze a typical Dialogue of asking questions and listening… critical components of any sales conversation…
  • You learn how to transition into making a powerful and winning presentation based on the REAL needs of your potential customers that will have them asking you for more…

Plus…

  • Share the other “Ah-ha’s” and breakthroughs of your colleagues on the classes
  • Simple daily exercises to get you quickly and effectively using “Natural Selling”. At the end of the exercises you’ll be amazed at the difference in the responses you’re getting from people… they’ll all be positive!
  • and more…

Part III:

CD Set “12 Ways to Start Effective Conversations”

In the final component, proven conversation starters to enable you to talk with anyone, anywhere.

  • Not sure how to talk with friends about your business? See this section
  • The correct way to talk with business acquaintances
  • How to start a Dialogue with friends and strengthen your relationship at the same time!
  • Don’t make this mistake when talking with strangers!
  • How to get the most out of leads from a qualified list
  • and more…

Michael Oliver’s Contact Information:

www.NaturalSelling.com
Get the Book

Holly Mosher – Bonsai (Celebrating the vision of Muhammad Yunus)

Bonsai MovieNobel Peace Prize winner, Muhammad Yunus

has long been and icon for me personally.  I aspire to create the kind of world he not only envisions, but is actively engaged in creating.  I love the idea of a Social Business and though I do not agree totally with all the concepts Mohammad writes about, the Grameen Bank and the belief that business can make a profit and still help others is the basis for what I try and create in the businesses and things I do.

I was at a Meta meeting and met Holly Mosher, who told me she  just produced a feature length documentary film that explores the work of Muhammad Yunus and his vision from microcredit to social business.   In fact Holly was preparing for the films premier screening when we asked her to stop by the Lounge and speak with us.   Listen in to our interview with Holly Mosher … you’ll love her as much as we do.

Holly Mosher - Bonsai (Celebrating the vision of Muhammad Yunus)Holly Mosher

is an award winning filmmaker who brings socially conscious films to the public. After graduating with honors from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Holly produced a number of commercials and feature films.  In 2004 she made her directorial debut with the documentary, Hummingbird. Afterwards, she produced the critically acclaimed films Side Effects, starring Katherine Heigl, and the follow-up documentary Money Talks: Profits Before Patient Safety.

She has served as a producer and executive producer on several films including: Maybe Baby, Vanishing of the Bees and FREE FOR ALL!  Currently, Holly is in production on her second directorial project, Bonsai, where she is following the work of the Nobel Peace Prize winning Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank.  Her films have received international press attention, and The Hollywood Reporter named her one of the top up-and-coming independent film producers.

Bonsai is a feature length documentary film that explores the work of Nobel Peace Prize winner  Muhammad Yunus and his vision from microcredit to social business.

Why Bonsai?

“Sometimes I describe poor people as the bonsai tree.  If you take the seed of the tallest tree in the forest and put it in a flower pot, it grows only as big as the pot will let it. There’s nothing wrong with the seed; simply we did not give it enough space to grow.

Poor people are bonsai people. There’s nothing wrong with their seed, society never allowed them the space to grow as tall as everybody else.”

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Holly Mosher:  http://www.hollymosher.com

The Bonsai Movie:  http://bonsaimovie.com

Other Works of Holly Mosher

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/filmmakerforchange/share-muhammad-yunus-vision-bonsaimovie/widget/card.html

Christopher Law – Athlete, Actor, Wildlife Art Publisher and African Safari Guide

Watch these incredible video interviews in sequence Or you can listen to the complete Audio Podcast below

Your Going to Want to Watch these Full Screen!

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Christopher and Toni Law on the Masai Mara

Christopher and Toni Law on the Masai Mara

Christopher Law – Safari Guide

Christopher has been an athlete, Art Auctioneer, an singer, an actor, Philanthropist and since 1987, an experienced African Safari Guide. Christopher tells his story about first coming to Africa in 1986 and how it stole his heart and soul. He talks about the African experience and how you too will be never return and be the same. His favorite saying is, “If you have only two places to go in the world, you should go to Africa Twice!

Who is Christopher Law?

Christopher Law

Christopher Law

Christopher and his wife, Toni Law, who is a legend in Hollywood and author of “The Gentle Jungle”. They live in Newport Beach and travel to Africa for Safaris and to visit daughter Tana, The Executive Director of Kenya Water Wells Trust and their 3 granddaughters that live in Langata, Kenya. I met them both at our good friend, Gene Massy’s office, formally Robert Altman’s office, who directed M.A.S.H. the original movie, Nashville and many more. It was a special day since I have been talking about doing this for close to a year now.

Christopher shared with us his incredibly interesting and full life that led us to speak to him about Duma African Safaris, where he has been designing and guiding safe, secure, custom, photo safaris since 1987.

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Heinz Gerick (sp) motorcycle racing leather catalogue

Christopher was Vietnam Era Veteran, in the Air Force. On the GI bill he attended The Professional Theater Workshop in Hollywood, which led him to become a Model, and a commercial, TV and stage actor. He was in many commercials; Ford, Miller Beer, Spokesman for Revlon, and many others.

He also appeared on a few soap operas, like General Hospital and One Life to Live, had parts in a few movies and on shows like the original Hawaii Five-O, Night Gallery, 4 Seasons. On stage Christopher received great reviews for his role in Gardner McKay’s play, “SEA MARKS” opposite Mara Purl.

I was introduced to Christopher and Toni when I was on the member board at Humanity Unites Brilliance (HUB). Christopher, and I are Founding Arc-Angels in HUB. HUB worked with Kenya Water Wells Trust. He also helped HUB bring our members over to Africa so they could experience and contribute service first hand.

Kenya Water Wells Trust

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The KWWT Team and Happy Recipients

Toni Law & daughter Tana started Kenya Water Wells, to help with a severe shortage of safe drinking water. In Kenya, as in much of Africa, the lack of safe drinking water causes many severe problems including dehydration, starvation and disease.

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Young Women Getting Good Water from Kenya Water Well

The daily chore of fetching water is no small task in rural Kenya and young women often walk as far as ten kilometers to collect what water they can, from a polluted, dirty, hand-dug wells, full of parasites and bacteria. These primitive wells are also structurally dangerous and often collapse when they get deep enough.

In Kenya, the high mortality rate among children under five years old is primarily due to waterborne diseases such as gastroenteritis, diarrhea, malaria, and amoebic dysentery, to name just a few. Contamination from human and livestock waste is also a major cause of water-related diseases, despite the sanitary disposal methods of most of the population.

Flies and other disease-carrying insects are drawn to unsanitary water sites and compound the risk of infection. All of these problems are exacerbated by the fact that economic hardship, inadequate education, and lack of public transport prevent many individuals from seeking healthcare in the early stages of an illness.

Kenya Water Wells Trust Video Demo

Quicktime Broadband:
http://www.CinemaShares.com/video/WWT_400k.html

Quicktime Modem:
http://www.CinemaShares.com/video/WWT_modem.html

Windows Media Broadband:
http://www.CinemaShares.com/video/WWT_432k.wvx

Windows Media Modem:
http://www.CinemaShares.com/video/WWT_44k.wvx

So this is how I know Christopher & Toni, as a compassionate couple, that know you get more from giving. It also shows in their Safari business, much of which comes from repeat customers or referrals.

Duma African Safari

Duma SafariDuma African Safari is a premiere photo safari experience. Great food, lodging and accommodations, all the while getting close to nature, allowed to get the full experience of Africa, it’s drama, it’s beauty, and it’s soul.

Christopher and Toni Law are two people that know and Love Africa!

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Big Boy, Outside Finch Hatton’s

Christopher with his love and compassion for Africa and the peoples of Africa and Toni who has grown up living with getting to know the animals of Africa like very few ever get the chance to; as she, along with her first husband Ralph Helfer, developed Affection Training, getting rid of the old whip, gun and chair training of the past. They both reared and trained many of the animals that starred in thousands of Hollywood shows and movies.

Experience Africa

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Young Male Lion

So if you want to experience Africa in style and grace with two people that really know what the African experience is all about, you must check out www.DumaAfricanSafaris.com.

  • Photo Safaris
  • Yoga and Meditation Safaris
  • Water Project Safaris
  • and Much More….

Christopher Law sitting outside his room during a safari

Christopher takes only small groups and he will totally customize your experience and journey based on what you want or let him suggest to you an adventure that will change your life.

Accomodations

  • Great Food
  • 5 Star Service
  • Tents with flushing Toilets & Persian rugs
  • This is not an uncomfortable camping experience. You will feel pampered and safe. While having the adventure of your life.
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Duma African Safari Lodging

TESTIMONIALS

Here is what a couple of Dumas’ Clients have to say about their experience.

Robert Allen, New York Times Best Selling Author
www.crackingthemillionairecode.com
“An endorsement is obvious: “Let the supreme Safari experts, Christopher and Toni, create memories for you like they did for us. Magical! Images of Africa that will live in our hearts forever. It was better than our dreams, more amazing than our wishes.” Thanks a million for your expert help.  You’re awesome!
Bob Allen

Mark Victor Hansen
Co-creator,#1 New York Times best selling series
Chicken Soup for the Soul Co-author, Cracking the
Millionaire Code and The One-Minute Millionaire
Christopher Law is the insiders’ insider on African Safaris. Having lived there for two years, working with the great Archeologist, Dr. Leaky, he knows Africa, loves it, has family there and can Give what is affectionately called: ‘The cooks tour.’ I enjoyed the real Africa that he and his lovely wife Toni shared with my team and me.
Mark

Patricia Farren, Partner, Cahill, Gordon & Reindel

“Christopher took my son Harry Lapham on safari when Harry was 15 & 26. It seemed thoroughly well organized and first rate in every respect. Christopher has lived in the region and has many insider advantages in terms of access to unique private estates, and gamekeepers and he seems to have an unerring ability to go where the animals are. My son told us that at lavish tented camps in the evening, groups with other guides would complain about seeing too few prides or herds, or seeing only

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other Land Rovers, while it was clear from Harry’s journal and photos that he saw an abundance of animals every day on an up-close basis.

He also learned so much about the animals, I assume from Christopher. To this day he can look at his album and say this is a certain type of antelope, found only in the Ngorongoro Crater, while that’s a different antelope, found on the plains of Tanzania. Then he would tell us how they came to develop different markings.

Christopher is a charming, funny, nurturing person with a wealth of good stories and local lore. The group he assembled for Harry’s tour were lovely families and artists, who bonded  during the trip and continue to stay in touch. Harry still raves about the superb accommodations and food. Fitch Hattons’ served the best meals he’s ever experienced.

Finally,  Christopher’s advance information on visas, shots, garlic pills and other requirements were clear, thorough and right on point. I’m sure that my son would be pleased to share his photos, experiences etc. if you’d like more information. He’s at sloppyninja@hotmail.com. For our part, we were thrilled with Christopher’s arrangements and care. Have a lovely trip — I can’t wait to do it myself.

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Regards, Patricia Farren

Paul H. Casey, Founding Family of United Parcel Service

“I have known Christopher and his wife Toni for many years – originating in the art world. I have a game ranch in South Africa and live part of each year there. I hadgone on a photo safari in Kenya and Tanzania in 1974, and felt it was time to do it again with a camera and not a rifle. In January of this year, I joined up with Christopher and his group in Amsterdam for what turned out to be a most enjoyable trip. There were 3 men and 3 women that Christopher took very good care of, using the best of safari camps with excellent food.

He makes travel easy from one area to another, and game viewing is mostly from a vehicle. I would highly recommend that you go on what will be a most memorable adventure. Experience a ride on a camel, have live elephant walk past your vehicle so close that you could nearly touch them and have hippopotamus in the water outside your cabin.

These are only some of the many enjoyable experiences you can expect. In conclusion, Christopher is quite knowledgeable about these areas as well as the flora and fauna. He would make sure that you will see some fantastic sights. Bottom line, go – you will have a ball.
Paul Casey (age 77 and having made over 45 trips to Africa since 1967).”

Yvonne Oswald – Every Word Has Power

Yvonne Oswald Every Word Has PowerYvonne Oswald Discusses Her Book “Every Word Has Power”

Yvonne Oswald is a National U.S. award winning pioneer in the field of personal growth. Voted a 2010 Woman of Influence and Inspiration by the Ministry of Government Services, Ontario, and Chair of the Board of Toronto Youth Day.

Yvonne is a renowned and respected Communications Trainer and Keynote Speaker, a Certified Trainer of Hypnosis and a Master Practitioner of NLP.

every word has power yvonne oswaldNominated for the COVR Visionary award for her unique CD “Mind Magic”; her way to release negative emotions and limiting beliefs in less than a minute, she has an outstanding reputation for her exciting, innovative and interactive seminars.

A British born, qualified teacher with 20+ years’ experience, Yvonne helps every audience (live, radio/television) clear issues and quantum leap their personal growth and life choices. Her best selling book, “Every Word has Power” was published by Atria/Beyond Words, who brought you The Secret.


Networking Fools caught Yvonne at her home in Toronto and received the good fortune of getting to discuss Yvonne’s book and other great projects she is working on. Definately a must listen to interview full of great pearls of wisdom that can help you transform your life to greater success in all areas of your life NOW!

Media

A regular on local radio and TV in Toronto, Yvonne has also appeared on AM Northwest USA, Channel 11, Eye on Toronto, City TV, The Steven and Chris Show, Canadian Business News Network, Women’s Television Network, Global News, MTV and CFRB, AM640 and CBC Radio, as well as weekly US Radio shows.

Print articles include Martha Stewart’s Body and Soul, (LA), New Way Wellness magazine, Great Health magazine, Bodhi Tree’s “Evolve” Magazine, T &D and the Globe and Mail.

Corporate

Corporate clients include: IBM, Boeing, ITSMF, Rogers TV, Toronto School Board, Toronto Science Centre, Ontario Dentists’ Association, Women’s College Hospital, Remax Real Estate, Spelling Beeof Canada, Toronto Police Services and California State University.

Contact Yvonne:
416 494 2233

yvonne@globalwelcome.com
http://globalwelcome.com

It takes an average of 21 days to form a new habit…

book every word has power kitEvery Word Has Power Kit
Based on her pioneering book, therapist and corporate facilitator Yvonne Oswald, presents Your Every Word Has Power Kit: Change your language and create a new life
in 21 days. Ingeniously devised, Your Every Word Has Power Kit is an energetic, hands-on approach to success, containing everything you need to transform your life.

Included in the kit are:

  • A power-packed workbook full of practical tools, quizzes and exercises, as well as three individually focused 21-Day Success Plans:
    * Power, Health & Wellness
    * Power Relationships
    * Power, Wealth & Abundance
  • Two audio CDs:
    * “Take Action Now” clears procrastination and sends you on the path of change with ease and focus.
    * “Success While You Sleep” utilizes intentional language and left and right brain hemispheres to powerfully activate your goals.
  • 32 Action Cards
    * Flexible and inspiring, these cards can be integrated into your Success Plans in many easy and imaginative ways.

Invite Yvonne to speak or teach at your next function.

  • Speaking Engagements
  • Corporate Events
  • Educational or Motivational Seminars
  • Health & Wellness Expos
  • Retreats

Yvonne is the winner of 2007’s “Most Unique Contribution”
to the field of Hypnotherapy and Personal Growth
– awarded by the Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists –
for her pioneering language work and one minute emotional release:
Mind Magic.

She is well known for her magical way of making everyone feel special.
Her humour and knowledge will transform your world.

For more information on various subjects that can be customized for your event,
visit her Courses & Workshop webpage.

Ask about personal breakthrough sessions using NLP, Time Line Therapy® and Hypnosis.
Great for permanent changes in relationships, career, prosperity, health and self-worth.

Yvonne Discusses:

  • How the subconscious mind is like the Internet and why that is important
  • The differences between High and Low Energy Words and how knowing that difference can change your life.
  • The Magic Element for getting results.
  • Mind Magic as a tool to release negative emotion in less than a minute with a demo
  • How to conquer self talk
  • Building instant Rapport
  • The three things you can do Right Now to Increase Your Success!
  • And Much, Much More

Julie Hegle, Esq – Non-Profit Law, Structure and Grants with an Introduction to L3C

Julie ViskupJulie Hegle, Esq Discusses Non-Profit Law, Structure, Grants and the New L3C

Juliane Viskup, J.D., was a lawyer practicing in Winooski, Vermont. She favors representing women and children and is one of a growing number of lawyers who use the concept of collaborative law in their practices.  Resolution of conflict is as much about preserving the human as it is about closure. Julie worked with Vermont HITEC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating jobs for unemployed, underemployed and disenfranchised individuals in Vermont.

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Julie Hegle, Esq

In the past, she has also been involved with nonprofit organizations like the Heart Association, and The Bellwether School. As a current member of a UN Committee on the Status of Women NGO, Julie’s mission is to support women and their children in creating a peaceful, productive and meaningful life.

NOTE: Julie Viskup is now Julie Hegle – Thanks

I recently met Julie at LeaderShift 2020 as I was trying to get a picture taken with Mark Victor Hansen. The picture did not turn out, but I did get to talk to a very nice person while I waited for Mark to finish speaking with an associate.

This was Julie Viskup, who I quickly found out, practiced Non-Profit law. Since I have recently been involved with building an association and starting a non-profit, I was very eager to talk to her. We were both going separate ways so we traded contact info and went on our ways. It was only a few days later that I spotted Julie at the Tapping the Source movie premiere.

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As I was doing media at the event I did not have the time to talk, but when I got back to the office I got in touch right away. It turns out that Julie’s work with Vermont HITEC allowed her to gain knowledge of all the facets of non-profit, law, structure, grants and many other issues that affect businesses that put cause and purpose ahead of profits.

I asked Julie to sit down with me and talk about all the various ins and outs associated with non-profits and social businesses with purpose and she graciously agreed.

We met in beautiful Malibu, CA for the interview and it lasted just under an hour. If you listen carefully you can hear the crashing waves in the background. I have put together a short video of our conversation and have added the whole interview to the podcast above.

Julie talks about how to use the questions in the graphic below to find out if you should go Non-Profit or For Profit and if you decide on Non-Profit, just how you should structure.

Julie Discusses:

  • The best method for determining whether or not you should set up your entity as a for profit or not for profit.
  • Different types of non-profits.
  • Gives great details about the new L3C entity structure that allows a business to declare purpose before profits
  • Problems involved in setting up a non-profit and how to best resolve them
  • Funding of a non-profit including grants and loans.
  • And Much, Much More

Spike Humer – Level Up! Rapid Business Acceleration System

Spike Humer Business Acceleration and Turnaround Expert

If your in business and are an entrepreneur then you have probably heard of, or been to an event where Spike Humer has spoken. For over 25 years Spike has been at the forefront of formulating innovative business groth and explosive marketing stategies for entrepreneurs, small businesses and multi-million dollar organizations.

Spike is the “Go-To” guy for scores of individuals and business owners around the world and when we heard that was starting a new program that took it up a notch, we really wanted to know more.

Between speaking and consulting trips to Europe, Australia and Asia, Spike took some time in California where we caught up with him. We have tried to get an interview with Spike for awhile and we are grateful that Spike graciously gave up some of his down time to make it happen.

spike humerInnovative Proprietary Systems

His proprietary systems for generating new profits and his results-proven advice have been sought after by success-seeking people in over thirty countries. Spike’s been credited with saving some clients from the brink of collapse, while helping others explode their performance to record- highs with his wealth of real-world-tested sales enhancement techniques, windfall profit strategies, and performance-enhancing marketing breakthroughs and concepts.

Featured Speaker

Spike’s been a featured speaker at seminars and business acceleration workshops throughout North America, Asia, Australia and Europe. Sharing the stage and program platforms with such luminaries and thought-leaders as Tony Blair, Jay Abraham, Chet Holmes, Stephen M.R. Covey, Mark Victor Hansen, T. Harv Eker, Loral Langemeier, Robert Allen, Rich Schefren, Darren J. Stephens, and many others Spike has been applauded for his straight-forward, “to-the-heart-of-the-matter” message.

When Jay Abraham (considered by many to be one of the greatest marketing minds ever) went looking for someone to help drive his and his clients’ businesses to greater levels of success and profitability, Spike Humer was the guy he turned to.

According to Jay, “Spike is probably the finest business performance enhancement specialist I have ever met and an utter master at finding the underperforming leveraging spots that are keeping your business from soaring!”

Jay abraham spike humerInnovative and Proven Practical Tips and Strategies

Spike’s proven business acceleration strategies have helped generate tens of millions of dollars in revenues for his clients and program attendees. He is renowned for creating quantum leaps in profitability and business performance–all in record time.

Spike’s “10-Day Turnaround Technologies” have engineered entrepreneurial success stories in dozens and dozens of industries the world over. His “Strategy for Significance” has helped his clients almost instantly earn the attention, trust, and profit-boosting relationships with their prospects and clients. Spike’s “Overnight Entrepreneur” methodology has put countless people on the path to financial-freedom and personal prosperity.

As a entrepreneurial advisor, small-business consultant, and turnaround expert Spike ranks among the world’s greatest thought-leaders and result producing advisors.

Bill Crosby – Wickedly Smart Marketing and Social Media Strategies

Bill CrosbyBill Crosby; Not a Famous Actor or Comedian, but one of the hottest on-line marketers on the Web.

If you are a devotee of the social media circuit, (translation – you spend too much time on the internet) you have seen Bill Crosby’s face, voice or name, pop up on your screen somewhere.

If so, then Bill needs no introduction and I’m sure you’ll enjoy this interview.  However, if, unlike us Fools, you actually have a life, then you should know that Bill is one of the few internet marketing guys that we consider a mentor.  While he has far more to offer than we could put in a single interview, we did our best to get Bill out of his internet bubble as he joined us in the Fools Lounge.  And you’ll hear why we intend to have him back again and again.  Listen in!

Bill CrosbyWe don’t care about the number of followers he amassed.. it’s a lot. And we won’t get into the amount of money he’s made… we’re jealous. When it comes to the world of Twitter, and making the most of it, nobody knows the terrain better than Bill, so, we follow him.

@BillCrosby


One of the things that we like about Bill, is his willingness to share his knowledge. Yes, he does it to make money, of course, but he does it in earnest. To that end, he keeps the price of his products as low as he can, and does his best to give more than he gets paid for.

Bill worked his fingers to the bone, to gain the knowledge, learn the techniques, and gamer the following that he has now. And actually, the Internet changes so very quickly that Bill readily admits he is still working his fingers to the bone. But that is exactly what motivates him to keep coming up with ways to “automate” the marketing process. With a clear understanding of how difficult it is to get started, Bill put together his Content Factory, the essence of which is to “Get Totally Customized Content Fed Into Your Social Media Networks Designed to Engage Your Current Followers, Get New Followers and Build YOur presence ON Autopilot!”

Tapping the Source Movie Premiere

Tapping The Source Movie Premiere

November 12th 2010
Agape Spiritual Center

by JW Najarian

An incredible night of fun and entertainment occurred recently at the Agape Center in Culver City, California. Networking Fools Media was on had in collaboration with The Legacy Broadcast Network as media to interview and take pictures of the stars, authors and everyone associated with the film Tapping The Source.

Tapping the Source is a book by William Gladstone, Richard Greninger and John Selby which discusses using the Master Key System. This system takes off where other books leave off by giving you a system for achieving your goals.

Tapping the Source Movie Premeire Panel

The Tapping the Source Movie 115 individuals speak in one voice in one movie. The movie interviews leaders in all walks of life, talking about how to be happy and live your passions.

The premiere had a full Red Carpet and a panel of some of the best known speakers in the movie talked and answered questions after the movie was over.

ATTENDEES

Lisa Schneiderman, Dennis J. Kucinich and Jean Houston at Tapping the Source Movie Premiere

Some attendees of the premiere in no particular order: Tracy Trottenberg, Carmel Maguire, Bernie Dohrmann, Peggy O’Neil, Brad Laise, Shelly Hunt, Neale Donald Walsch, Dave Austin, Rassouli, Mark Victor Hansen, Crystal Dwyer, Richard Greninger, John Selby, William Gladstone, Larry Benet, Cathy Lee Crosby, John Assaraf, Greg S. Reid, Paul Hoffman, Cynthia Kersey, Cynthia Brian, Wendy Robbins, Victor Villasenon, Dr. Michael Beckwith, Yogiraj Satgurunath, Dennis Kucinich, Catrien Maxwell, Jean Houston and many others.

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Networking Fools is proud to be adding the Legacy Broadcast Network (The Legacy Show with Lisa Schneiderman) to our network and at that time we will being posting the various interviews. To see more pictures of the event to to Flickr

Here is a short Trailer of the event:

Tapping The Source – The Movie
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EmmeGirls – Promotional Models and Social Media Marketing

Emme Girls

Bruce and Emme PorterEmme and Bruce Porter

She’s gorgeous, he’s gorgeous … isn’t that enough?

Obviously not for this power-couple who are bent on carving out several places for themselves in the world.

And the old adage, “never judge a book by its cover”, applies here with all of its nuances.

We first got a glimpse of them at emmegirls.com, as many of their clients do, through a recommendation.

EmmeGirl Logo 01And, although their website is filled with the awful distraction of incredibly beautiful models, we managed to focus long enough to realize that there was more .. much, much more than meets the eye.

In fact, so much more that we were skeptical as to whether any mortals could actually survive, much less live their hectic lifestyle.  Of course, we just had to find out for ourselves.  Listen in as we get the story on Emme and Bruce Porter.

WIN-WIN SCENARIO FOR THEIR CLIENTS

EmmeGirls Elite Model Staffing is the vision and concept of CEO, Emme Porter, a former Miss Massachusetts and current Washington Capitals NHL Cheerleader, and a graduate of Boston University. Though the company now has nation-wide reach, she still takes a hand-on approach in the hiring, so clients are assured that all spokesmodels meet Emme’s extremely high standards for personality and intellect … ok, and looks too.

Emme Girls

But EmmeGirls isn’t just about pretty faces representing and marketing your business.  COO, Bruce Porter, Jr., has parleyed over eight years of experience in SEO, web services development, web design, and technical training skills into creating a formidable marketing company whose staff happen to have … pretty faces.

When a client signs on with EmmeGirls, they, their company and product, find avenues for marketing that they might never have found elsewhere, or in so pretty a package.

Bruce and Emme’s Video of the Podcast Interview

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BELLA VITA TV

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Bella Vita is the television ready reality tv show production of EmmeGirls Elite Model Staffing and the life of Emme Porter, Bella Porter and Bruce Porter, Jr.

Join us as we raise our beautiful daughter Bella, travel the world competing at international ice dancing championships all across Europe and staff and produce in-game entertainment at sporting events, runway fashion shows, trade show models, promotional modelsand CEO level spokesmodels from DC to Vegas.

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Emme Porter

Emme Porter is a member of the Washington Capitals NHL Cheerleading squad called the Red Rockers returning for her third year.  Her likeness has appeared in advertisements over 10 million times worldwide and she is the most recognizable Washington DC cheerleader. She has been featured in the Washington Post and ABC News.  Emme is former Miss Massachusetts, a graduate of Boston University, a professional ice skater and CEO of EmmeGirls Elite Model Staffing.  If that is not enought Emme is an International Ice Skating Champion and coach. She is a sex symbol, a mother and a savvy business woman.

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Bruce Porter, Jr.

Bruce Porter, Jr. is the CEO of Social Networks Manager™ and the COO of EmmeGirls Elite Model Staffing. He has traveled the world competing as an international ice dancer, contracted information technology work with the US government, built social networking sites for businesses, and branded himself as the Social Networks Manager™. He uses social networks management and elite models for advertising and branding. He has competed at the US National Championships in ice dancing and twice competed at the European Figure Skating Championships in 2008 and 2009.

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Bella Porter

Bella Porter is the the lovely child of Emme and Bruce Porter, Jr.  She was born on March 10, 2010 and has been a wonderful addition to the family.  The Porter’s take her everywhere and she is loved by all.

Emme Girls

http://www.emmegirls.com/

Bella Vita TV

http://bellavita.tv/

Social Network Manager

http://socialnetworksmanager.com/

Dr Dana Fillmore – Strong Marriage Now

STOP Your Divorce, Save Your Marriage

If you follow the gossip, you would think that couples fall into one of two categories; those who are divorced, or those who are heading for divorce.

The numbers are beyond staggering.  Somewhere near 50% of marriages fail, for one reason or another.  From Sandra and Jesse to William and Kate; Arnold and Maria and on and on.. why didn’t one work and how long will the other last.

For those enlightened, open-minded, and just plain savvy, who want to enhance, preserve, or save their relationship or marriage, there is help.

Statistically, only 25% who seek help, actually get help.  That is, unless they are fortunate enough to know of our guest, Dr. Dana Fillmore, who can claim a 75% success rate, which is so phenomenal that we to ask her to share her thoughts, tools and strategies with us. This is one of my favorite interviews and we had a lot of fun. come Listen in.

book Happily Ever After Dana Fillmore Amy BarnhartHappily Ever After

Dr. Dana Fillmore and Amy Barnhart have released their book Happily Ever After – How to be Happily Married to the One You Already Married.

Improve, revitalize and save your marriage!

Live happily after by following Dr. Dana and Amy’s Marriage Success System: A proven 7-week program to transform your marriage.

This book reveals the secret to finally feeling the ongoing devotion, love and connection that you hoped for when you said “I do.”

You’ll learn what it takes to be happily married, how to work together to build a beautiful future, how to end the fighting, how to effectively communicate, and how to ignite the fire in your sex life.

Psychologist, Dr. Dana Fillmore, has spent more than 15 years bringing countless couples from the brink of divorce to feeling passionately, deeply in love again. Now you too, can use her innovative methods to assess and strengthen your marriage. In this breakthrough book you’ll discover:

  • It’s normal to fall in and out of love in a long-term marriage
  • Why marriages fail and how to prevent that from happening to you
  • The potential dangers of traditional marriage counseling and how to protect yourself
  • How to avoid the cause of 70% of divorces — fighting over money and who does what in the marriage
  • The truth about men, women and sex and how to keep your partner from straying
Amy Barnhart Tia Carrere Dana Fillmore

Amy Barnhart – Tia Carrere – Dr. Dana Fillmore

Dr. Dana Fillmore

has helped hundreds of couples in her practice of over 15 years.

Dr. Fillmore’s success rate with married couples is three times the national average. Across the nation, only one in four couples who seek counseling stay together.

Three out of four of Dr. Fillmore’s couples stay together and have strong, thriving marriages.
Dr. Fillmore is known for being a clear, straightforward communicator. She knows what works for couples and isn’t afraid to tell it like it is.  Consequently, she teaches only the key concepts and skills that make a dramatic difference in a relationship. Dr. Fillmore dives right in and provides empowering and thought-provoking information quickly. Everything she teaches is “doable” and delivers immediate results.

StrongMarriageNow.com is an alternative to traditional marriage counseling, couples counseling, couples therapy or relationship counseling. StrongMarriage Now Systems dramatically improve relationships. Looking for Save Marriage How-To’s? Have you asked yourself “How Do I Save My Marriage?” Do you want to stop divorce? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re looking for solutions to your marriage problems or relationship problems or you just want some marriage advice, Dr. Dana and StrongMarriageNow can help you. The StrongMarriageNow System includes downloadable step-by-step exercises and a series of online videos that couples can watch privately on their computer.

Thanks for Improving My Marriage!

My wife said “That’s The Nicest Thing I’ve Seen in 33 Years.” — Bill M, Boca Raton, FL

Spending Time Together and Bonding Has Really Helped

— Miles and Beth – San Diego, CA

Thank you! Now, I can be graceful instead of angry and communicate with my husband.”

— Kathleen W – La Jolla, CA

StrongMarriageNow.com

was founded to help more couples have AMAZING marriages. The StrongMarriageNow System was designed to be straightforward and practical. The System provides the most important lessons that make a significant difference in relationships. Hundreds of couples were surveyed on their most important areas to improve in their relationship. Top areas included communication, spending time together, money issues and sex. The System includes 16 videos and 7 accompanying exercises dedicated to these topics.
All of the advice in the StrongMarriageNow videos is based on scientific research and Dr. Dana Fillmore’s experience. The skills and concepts have been proven effective in countless studies as well as in Dr. Fillmore’s practice.

Amy Barnhart

is the President & CEO of StrongMarriageNow.  Amy is especially passionate about saving marriages having because of growing up with literally 13 broken marriages in her immediate family.  Her mother was divorced 4 times, her oldest sister, 3 times, her next sister, 2 times, her brother twice and her father married three times, divorced twice.

She witnessed a pattern of marrying the same problems over and over again.  And, she felt the pain of so many broken relationships and vowed that when she married she would not follow in the foot-steps of her family.  She committed to staying married and learning what she needed to learn to be happily married.  Thankfully she found Dr. Dana and decided to partner with her to spread those skills to the general public so that more people could avoid the pain she witnessed growing up.

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Tina Loza – Legal Guide to Intellectual Property In the New Internet Frontier

Tina Loza of Loza and Loza Attorneys at LawInternet Law, has been dubbed “A New Frontier”

For Intellectual Properties Laws. It is very much wilderness, fraught with pitfalls and few, if any signposts.

If you have followed along with the various reports, blogs and articles, and there have been thousands of them; a few things stand out; the lawsuits against Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.  And while those lawsuits are working their way through the courts, through appeal after appeal, the rest of the Internet world waits and hopefully, learns.

But those cases will take years. The judgements will likely be complex and although they will set precedents and stand as guide markers, social media and Internet commerce must go on.

Being prolific networkers, avid social median participants and budding entrepreneurs, we just couldn’t wait until all of the maps were drawn, so we searched for a guide.

We spoke to, or had correspondence with a few dozen attorneys, all of whom were extremely professional and on top of their game. However, because the field is so relatively new, only one law firm, that we could find, had the combination of knowledge, experience, and expertise in the type of Internet law that we were looking for.

Christina S. Loza

has a breadth of experience working for a large firm and as in-house intellectual property counsel. Given Tina’s experience, she is adept at working on an intense case load as well as being sensitive to the needs and budget of small and mid-sized business that are growing and investing in their intellectual property portfolios. Tina is dedicated to providing high-quality services and personalized attention to her clients.

Tina has experience in all areas of intellectual property law including trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, domain name disputes, internet law, eBay dispute resolution, as well as, IP licensing, counseling, and litigation.

Loza and Loza

Loza & Loza

an Intellectual Property Group
is a full-service California intellectual
property law firm with attorneys

specializing in the following areas:

  • Patents
  • Trademarks
  • Copyrights
  • Internet Law
  • Technology Counseling & Licensing
  • IP Litigation
  • Trade Secrets
  • Ebay Disputes

They work closely with their clients to develop strong intellectual property portfolios, protect their ideas, trademarks, and slogans, and provide logical, straightforward solutions for all intellectual property issues. At Loza & Loza, they are committed to helping clients obtain rights to their revolutionary ideas and vigorously enforce these rights against infringers.

Call them for a Free Consultation at
877-406-5164

Visit their website at http://lozaip.com

Paul Keetch – Make My Marketing Work

Paul KeetchMake My Marketing Work with Paul Keetch

Paul talks to us about how you can double or triple your current marketing results without having ta costly marketing degree or without hiring an expensive $1000 an hour marketing consultant.

Although still fairly young, don’t let that fool you, we know some of the powerful, successful, talented, and yes,  wealthy people that Paul has worked with, and just how talented he really is, so naturally, when we heard he was publishing his first book, we jumped in line, not only to buy the book, but to speak with Paul directly.

make my marketing work paul keetchSwamped with the many events surrounding the book’s quick rise  to the top of Amazon’s charts, Paul took some time off to join us in the Lounge and fill us in and help us all out.

Make My Marketing Work, has received rave reviews from the likes of: T. Harv Eker, #1 NY Times Bestselling Author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind;  Christine Comaford, NY Times Bestselling Author of Rules For Renegades; and Libby Gill, Brand Strategist, and Bestselling Author of “You Unstuck”.

We had a great time and got some great information, and so will you This 323 page digital book, Make My Marketing Work, is a compilation of simple marketing ideas that will allow you to quickly and easily generate l qualified leads for your business that convert into sales. Their easy-to-understand language simplifies strategic marketing giving you the fundamental skills you need to grow your business.

Simple, yet effective, marketing ideas will help you transform into a marketing master.Only at a fraction of the cost! This is not a specialized program designed for one specific niche business… it is Universal information that can be applied to any business, regardless of what your specific product or service is.  How you apply what you learn will be different for each and every reader, in each and every business, because it is your prospective customers who will actually determine your marketing strategy.

This program will work for you …..

Personal or business coaching … Consultant … Massage therapy or chiropractic … Dental practice … Alternative health care … House painting … Carpet cleaning … Gardening & landscaping … Window cleaning … Home repair … House cleaning … Job recruiting & placement … Personal fitness training … Consumer goods … Shoes and apparel … Sports equipment … Restaurant or fast food … Books, CDs & info products … Health supplements … Toys … Music / Entertainment … Computer equipment … Office supplies, and more …. In fact any business!

How Easy Is It To Become A White Collar Criminal and Are You At Risk?

Jerome Mayne Diary of a White Collar Criminal

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Jerome Mayne, once a real estate lender found himself in a very bad predicament and ended up paying a high price for his actions

Is this you? You may be surprised to find out just how close many of us may be to taking a shortcut that could cost us dearly. Jerome talks about his story, what he learned and how it changed his life.

Read this excerpt from the diary.    My First Day of Prison

Networking Fool Interview Jerome Mayne
Since graduating from high school in 1985, Jerome Mayne – a regular guy, had a kid, got married, had another kid, built a real estate investment company, got divorced, built a finance company, went to prison, got cancer, lived, got out of prison, had miracle child, and then he got married again.

Needless to say, he has a few stories to tell.

Jerome Mayne is one of the premier speakers on critical decision making in corporate America. With his dynamic message, he has moved and entertained hundreds of thousands of professionals both domestically and internationally. He inspires and motivates business men and women to trust their instincts and make the best decisions in life’s most difficult of situations.

Jerome shares his journey from an aspiring young entrepreneur with a new family to his participation in a white collar crime, real estate finance fraud conspiracy with a faction of con men. His voyage continues with a hurricane of FBI investigations, criminal court and finally, the complete loss of freedom that comes with a federal prison sentence.

Jerome also illustrates that even after the psychological collapse of falling from the graces of society, surviving life is a certainty for anyone.

Jerome has received top rankings for his keynotes from such varied groups as Fortune 500 Companies including Wells Fargo and Met Life to professional associations such as the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals and the California Society of CPA’s. At the annual conference of the National Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Jerome was almost the highest rated conference speaker but came in second to the celebrity, Ben Stein.

As an author, levitra online Jerome’s book, Diary of a White Collar Criminal has been read by thousands. It is his personal diary of his life in the real world and behind bars. In it, you’ll find out if there really is a big guy named Bubba. As a columnist Jerome has written dozens of articles for business industry trade publications ranging from the Business Journal to the Alberta Mortgage Brokers Magazine.

The National Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) compiled a list of behavioral red flags from almost 1,000 case studies. Their research indicates that, to varying degrees, these behaviors were present in the fraud cases that they studied. If you exhibit some or all of these behaviors, you just might be a would-be felon.

Use your best Jeff Foxworthy voice and say each one of these aloud to see if they apply to you.  Start by saying, “If you (insert red flag), you might be a criminal.”

  • are living beyond your means
  • have financial difficulties
  • have a wheeler-dealer attitude
  • have problems with control issues and are unwilling to share duties
  • have had a divorce or other family problems
  • have an unusually close association with vendor/customer
  • are irritable, suspicious or defensive
  • have addiction problems
  • have past legal problems
  • have past employment-related problems
  • complain about inadequate pay
  • refuse to take vacations
  • have excessive pressure from within your organization
  • your life circumstances are unstable
  • have excessive family or peer pressure for success
  • complain about lack your of authority
  • have a roommate named Bubba

Ok, now take it easy, that last one was mine. These are red flags only!  This is obviously, somewhat, tongue-in-cheek.  However, I believe it’s usefulness is that, in general, an understanding of the behavioral characteristics of white collar professionals – those who may be most vulnerable to cross the line, will be helpful to you in your career.

NOTE: The Networking Fools no long exist, but this information is still great.

Want to be a Powerful Speaker? Throw Fear Aside with the WOW Factor

Lynn RoseLynn Rose on Becoming a Masterful Speaker and Powerful Communicator.

Lynn Rose has been touted, “The Voice Of Transformation.” She is a multi-faceted Singer/Songwriter, who also has made her mark as a Host for TV and Radio.

She started out having starred in a National Broadway show and from there, appeared in TV and Film including, ‘General Hospital’,‘Talk Soup’, a CBS TV Movie, Hosting for ESPN, a Disney Film and more.

As a Headliner, Lynn has toured all around the world having opened for Sheryl Crow, Jay Leno and Kenny Loggins and many more. She even sang at The Super Bowl 2003.

Her passion and her purpose is to connect people to their hearts and help empower them thus, Lynn is also a Motivational Speaker.

JW Najarian, Lisa Schneiderman, Renee Piane and Lynn Rose Cracking it up on the Red Carpet of the BraveHeart Women Awards Show

Lynn Sits Down with Networking Fool

Networking Fool’s Bob Schecter and JW Najarian were very excited to talk with Lynn about her WOW program. JW has know Lynn through various functions and groups for the last couple of years and has always been captivated by her stage presence and the ease at which she commands the stage and always makes every thing she says sound sound authentic and powerful.

Lynn shared some excellent techniques in the audio that will help anyone feel more confident when faced with speaking with a group. I know this will sound like a commercial for Lynn’s the WOW Factor and I want to make it clear that we make no money from introducing Lynn’s system to you.

We have not taken the course, so I cannot tell you how good it is, but I know Lynn and if she can teach what she has, we all need to take these lessons. The Network Fool wants to find cool stuff and show it too you. What you do with the info is up to you.

SECRET BONUS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE…. The Tweet Song Video

WOW I Can Be a Great Speaker!

“As it turns out, Lynn teaches very small and intimate groups her stage secrets. I didn’t know there were any secrets. I thought you were a born speaker and the rest of us just sucked. I also get very nervous and have stage fright even though I have taught, spoken and played as a musician in front of several large crowds. I just thought that if I did it enough the fear would go away and if I worked on not saying uh or um too much, that I could get better. Thank technology for editing software. I can make my bumbling, fumbling interview style sound less bumbling and fumbling. ” – JW

Lynn Rose Banner for WOW event

What is the WOW Factor?

The WOW Factor is a two day program with Lynn in a very intimate setting. She likes to keep the class size at around 10. Lynn goes over the two day structure in the audio above so make sure you listen to it. The WOW Factor is about? Listen to the audio…. Where Lynn tells you all about how she went from frustration and fear to being confident and in control. What Will You Learn?

  • Being a Master at instantly connecting powerfully with your audience or clients and make extraordinary impact any and every time you hit the stage or are in the media
  • A Breakthrough in banishing any barriers that could ever hold you back in any way (nothing can stop you from being your best ever again!)
  • How to be COMPLETELY who YOU are, free of all the ‘shoulds’, ‘templates’ or old, tired ways and revel in the freedom of that
  • The Four SECRET distinctions that ensure you have any crowd or person mesmerized by you
  • Knowing how to avoid the FIVE mistakes many professional speakers make that you want to avoid!
  • Mastering your ability to shift your attitude and feelings in an INSTANT so you can always stand in your power (this impacts all areas of your life and will WOW you)
  • Speaking off the top of your head – in the spur of the moment – in any situation! (you never have to rely on notes or powerpoint again and you can never be thrown!
  • Uncovering what may be hiding from your view that’s acting like a foot on the brake of going for it in your speaking, career or your life and how to release that and finally have an ease of BEING and pursuing your passion
  • Fully unleashing and discovering what is YOUR unique inner brilliance
  • Possessing the #1 Ingredient that makes you a consistently Masterful Speaker
  • How, by a simple, little known adjustment of your body language and posture, your presence can come ALIVE!
  • How to use your voice in a commanding way
  • Your confidence boosted like you’ve never experienced before (and the peace of mind that comes from that)
  • Possessing the SECRET technique that works EVERY TIME to get a crowd of even thousands quiet!
  • Knowing how to create energy even when you’re dog tired!
  • Reaching your next greatest level of mastery in your presentations – no matter where your experience level is right now!

THE WOW FACTOR www.WowYourAudiences.com LYNN ROSE SITE www.LynnRose.com

Lynn Rose

310-306-5966 TEL 310-306-8367 FAX Lynn@LynnRose.com

BONUS

The Twitter Song – Everybody Tweet Tweet

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Dr Karen Wolfe – The Unsweetened Truth About Sugar

Dr Karen WolfeGlobal recessions notwithstanding, we live in the midst of abundant wealth and technology, and yet, obesity and chronic disease are at epidemic and epic proportions throughout the world.

dr karen wolfeDr. Karen Wolfe is a pioneer in wellness. She has extensive experience in health care, wellness and disease management and presents at local, national and international conferences on subjects such as Mind/Body Medicine, health care reform, managed care, specific disease management strategies and integrated health management.

She is a licensed physician in her homeland Australia. She worked initially as a family physician followed by 8 years of experience in the administration of national health care, wellness and senior programs in her role as the Medical Director of the Australian Government Health Service.

Karen Wolfe is the author of:

  • Medicine From the Inside Out
  • An Enlightened Guide to Menopause
  • Give Stress
  • Successful Aging
  • A Wise Woman’s Approach to Healing and Cancer
  • What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Nutritional Medicine

Karen has extensive experience as a physician, speaker, author and health care consultant. She is a national and international speaker on topics such as “Integrating Complementary Medicine Into Managed Care”,” The Mind/Body Connection for Health and Wellness”, “Understanding Managed Care” and many specific health topics.

Visit Dr Karen’s website to find out more about her incredible background and wonderful products – Click HERE

A person’s weight is a reflection of so much more than simply calories in, calories out.  That’s why Karen wrote the book “Create the Body Your Soul Desires” with her dear friend and colleague Dr. Deborah Kern.  And that’s why she absolutely LOVES leading groups like the Sugar Buster Boot Camp she just co-facilitated with Dr. Kern.

If you weren’t able to participate in their recent Sugar Buster Boot Camp and wish you could have – I have great news for you…….

They recorded all 5 teleseminars as they walked people through the process of resetting their insulin response, getting rid of carbohydrate cravings and then creating a healthy, low-glycemic lifestyle.

The recordings are yours to listen to at your convenience – for free!! (click HERE)  

If you want maximum benefit, you’ll want you purchase a RESET Kit and supplements to enhance your success.

You can order those products yourself at ……
www.drkarenwolfe.usana.com

or, for more details, go ahead and email Dr Karen directly at email@drkarenwolfe.com.

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dr debra kernDr. Deborah Kern is the health scientist who dares people to live in harmony with the wisdom of their bodies. 

Dr. Karen Wolf is the Australian physician who brings the mind and spirit back into medicine.

How to Be The Perfect Networker

How to Be The Perfect Networker by Ken Rochon

So who is Ken Rochon and what can he teach me about being the perfect networker? Well first he is the author of the book “Becoming The Perfect Networker”  Succeeding One Connection at a time.

Ken is a passionate doer. He is a great networker because it is impossible for him not to be one. Ken loves people and places and has to go to every place he hears about and meet as many as he can get to.

But Ken is not just excited about meeting others, he has taken the time to put the new social media to the test, by joining just about everything and trying everything else.

Ken’s book is an homage to his triumphs and failures and he shares all he has learned. Ken is about the Zen of Tao and his book gives exceptional down to earth advice on networking while also taking networking to an almost spiritual level.

Ken shares his love of graphics and print with his love of travel and people and has put together a complete guide to the universe of networking. He has not left anything out. Ken not only belongs to most of the important social networking sites, but he has his own rather successful site and he uses his site to preach and teach his style and method of networking that covers every inch of the web from blogging to social media, marketing and networking. Ken also seems to take everything to the next step.

The Perfect Networker Site

http://www.perfectnetworker.com

Perfect Networker is a community designed to help connect you with business professionals from all over the world!

We are a community of collaboration… an open network designed to facilitate the needs of its members. We encourage our members to connect with others, share ideas, refer business, generate support for a project, take an online conversation offline and build a relationship!

Perfect Networker is a community of business professionals committed to supporting each others’ success. Take the time to build valuable business relationships by connecting with the members here and your business will thrive!

Yes this book is crammed full of useful information and some that seems not to belong like a page of Universal Hand Signing, but as you get to know Ken you will get why this belongs in a networking book. Ken has taken the time to learn to say hello in a staggering amount of languages and has added them here for you to learn also.

Ken is eclectic, funny, brilliant and at times a bit crazy, but it is working for Ken and many others. Ken gets that networking is not about collecting lists of names or peoples cards, but don’t ever forget your card or Ken will probably roll his eyes at you.

Bob Schecter and I got the chance to talk with Ken about becoming the Perfect Networker and I have to say I am not sure we got to the point where we actually answered the question straight out, but we did get to the hear from the part of Ken that makes him a perfect networker. His love and concern for others. He is now part of a reality TV show called the “Goodfellas” where the participants were choosen because of their philanthropic natures.

Ken is Becoming The Perfect Networker and he can help you become one too.

Ken was late to the call, which sucked and I have to say it took me a minute to warm up to him, probably cause he was late, but we soon got on a rant and went too far in too many directions, but although we usually do a fair amount of cutting and editing to make sure these audio podcasts stay interesting, I decided to leave the conversation as is because I wanted the listener to make up their own minds.

I also left the first 15 or 20 minutes of the call where Bob and I were waiting for Ken as this stuff was very interesting, as we talked about upcoming and past shows and just had some fun.

If you get a moment you can also visit Ken at www.KenRochon.com. Ken is an avid photographer and you have to see his shots he has taken all over the world. I look forward to having another more pointed conversation with Ken.

We hope you enjoy this Networking Fools Audio Podcast Presentation, a Network Alchemists Production.

And don’t forget to check out Ken’s newest book, “How To Make Friends Around the World”.   It will teach you or your child how to speak 9 of the biggest languages in the World. They will never be the same when they can relate to so many. Sale price is $20 plus $5 shipping and handling. Order 2 and shipping and handling is FREE.

Be Your Own Publicist Now with Lisa Schneiderman

Well Known Hollywood Publicist teaches you how to be your own publicist

Lisa Schneiderman has worked with the top stars in the industry and has helped two people get on Oprah. Although she makes no promises about getting you on Oprah; Lisa does talk about how any business of any size can use these Hollywood marketing techniques to launch or rocket their products or services to new heights and greater success.

 

Lisa Schneiderman and JW Najarian

JW Najarian Co-Founder and Executive Fool with Networking Fools had the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa to talk about how she started and how she became a power house in Hollywood.

Lisa shares her stories and tells us about a course she does only twice a year, to show a few lucky people how to do it themselves. JW has worked on a few projects with Lisa and knows first hand that she is the real deal. Watch for Lisa more and more on Networking Fool as Lisa has now joined us as a Networking Fool correspondent.

We are so happy and proud to have her aboard. Lisa and JW just got back from the BraveHeart Women’s Global Community Rise

Lisa Schneiderman and Marianne Williamson

Lisa Schneiderman and Marianne Wiliamson

Celebration, honoring wonderful and and inspired women around the world. Lisa interviewed many celebrities for Networking Fools and her incredible new non-profit organization Revolution Yes.

Stay tuned as you will hear more from Lisa soon.

Schneiderman Public Relations began in 1998 as a boutique entertainment and cause-related agency. Founded by Lisa Schneiderman, it has always been at the intersection of where humanitarian and social causes meet celebrities and the entertainment world. Evoking social change through positive messaging has always been a common theme.

Clients have included Vanity Fair Pre-Golden Globe Party; Nike; Clear Channel; Miss America 2002 Katie Harman Ebner; Celebrity Photographer Veronique Vial; Best-selling author Dr. Judith Orloff; COACH For Kids; Millennium Woman Foundation; Amazing Woman’s Day with Marsh Engle; Spiritual Cinema; Hollywood Film Producer Stephen Simon; NY Times Best-selling author Neale Donald Walsch; Conversations with God (The Film); Downtown Marketing Initiative for the City of Portland, Oregon; The Last Chance Summer Dance with music stars such as Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson, Mandy Moore, Billy Idol, Tone Loc, L. L. Cool Jay, Young MC and Tyrese, as well as American Idol stars such as Kelly Clarkson and Justine Guarini.

Lisa Schneiderman and Shannon Tweed

Lisa Schneiderman and Shannon Tweed

The Braveheart Awards with Ellie Drake, Paul Ryan, Dr. Maya Angelou, Courteney Cox, Marla Maples, Loni Anderson, Frances Fisher, Rolanda Watts, Stefanie Powers, Les Brown, Carol Channing, Delta Burke, Kate Edelman Johnson, Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith and Rickie Byars Beckwith and OmniPeace Founder Mary Fanaro. The Body & Soul Conference with best-selling authors such as Wayne Dyer, Jean Houston, Joan Borysenko; Voices Lecture Series with Gloria Steinem, Gail Sheehy, Susan Stamberg and Bay Buchanan and Fitness Celebrities Debbie and Carlos Rosas with The NIA Technique.

In 2003, Schneiderman Public Relations merged with the legendary and late Hollywood publicist, Lee Solters of Solters & Digney (whose career spans 50 years building the careers of the most revered stars of our time, including Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, Liza Minnelli, Whoopi Goldberg).

As Executive Vice President, she expanded her “red carpet” and “VIP room” experience with celebrities such as Halle Barry, Oprah, Diana Ross, Faith Hill, Chaka Khan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Pierce Brosnan and many more.

Schneiderman Public Relations re-launched in 2005 and Lisa Schneiderman opened a private consulting business which continues representing change agents and some of the world’s most prominent cultural creatives, helping to bring meaning of their work into focus so that others may benefit from the work they offer.

Schneiderman Public Relations has successfully branded, launched and managed personalities, products, books, films, businesses, non-profit organizations, musicians, authors and grassroots campaigns–many of which have become high-profile status. All media campaigns have had National and often International coverage, including two client spots on Oprah.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • International, National, Local Campaigns
  • Red Carpet Events
  • Celebrity Representation
  • Book Proposals
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Business/Project/Campaign Planning
  • Website Creative Direction
  • Platform Development
  • Branding
  • Media Outreach
  • Media Training/Coaching
  • Broadcast Monitoring
  • Clipping Service
  • Video Monitoring
  • Message Crafting
  • Copy Writing/Editing
  • Image Development
  • Literary Advisor
  • PR Coach
  • Literary Coach

Disney Management and Leadership with Former Executive Director of Disney World Lee Cockerell

Lee Cockerell and Mickey Mouse Disney WorldLee Cockerell, VP of Disney World Resort (Retired),

Talks about Disney Management and Leadership Strategies

“As the Senior Operating Executive for ten years Lee led a team of 40,000 Cast Members and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, a shopping & entertainment village and a sports and recreation complex in addition to the ancillary operations which supported the number one vacation destination in the world.

” One of Lee’s major and lasting legacies was the creation of Disney Great Leader Strategies which continues on as the primary resource for developing the 7000 leaders at Walt Disney World. Lee talks to OPM about his strategies and how you can use them in your life and your business. Continue reading

Rick Frishman on How to Write and Publish Your Own Book

Rick FrishmanFamous Book Publicist and Publisher Tells you How to Write Your Book, Get it Published and How to Market It

Rick Frishman, the founder of Morgan James Publishing in New Your and Planned Television Arts, now Media Connect, has been one of the leading book publicists in America for over 30 years.

Working with many of the top book editors, literary agents and publishers in America, including Simon and Schuster, Random House, Wiley, Harper Collins, Pocket Books, Penguin Putnam, and Hyperion Books, he has worked with best-selling authors including:

Mitch Albom, Bill Moyers, Stephen King, Caroline Kennedy, Howard Stern, President Jimmy Carter, Mark Victor Hansen, Nelson DeMille, John Grisham, Hugh Downs, Henry Kissinger, Jack Canfield, Alan Deshowitz, Arnold Palmer, and Harvey Mackay.

Rick is Publisher at Morgan James Publishing in New York. David Hancock founded Morgan James in 2003 and in 2008 “MJ” published over 150 books. Morgan James only publishes non fiction books and looks for authors with a platform who believe in giving back. Morgan James gives a portion of every book sold to Habitat for Humanity.

Rick has also appeared on hundreds of radio shows and more than a dozen TV shows nationwide including OPRAH and Bloomberg TV. He has also been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Selling Power Magazine, New York Post and scores of publications.

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He is the co-author of ten books, including national best-sellers GUERRILLA PUBLICITY and NETWORKING MAGIC. Along with media personality Robyn Freedman Spizman, Rick also co-wrote the popular four-book series AUTHOR 101™ and recently they teamed up for their highly acclaimed book entitled WHERE’S YOUR WOW? 16 Ways To Make Your Competitors Wish They Were You! (McGraw Hill, March, 2008).

Rick’s 10th book “Guerrilla Publicity” 2nd edition was published in October 2008.( Adams Media) He is the co-host (with attorney Richard Solomon) of the radio show Taking Care of Business, which airs every Thursday from 2:00-3:00 pm on WCWP-Radio in Long Island, New York. Rick has a B.F.A. in acting and directing and a B.S. from Ithaca College School of Communications and is a sought after lecturer on publishing and public relations and a member of PRSA and the National Speakers Association.

Rick and his wife Robbi live in Long Island with their three children, Adam, Rachel and Stephanie, and two Havanese puppies named Cody and Cooper. Go to www.rickfrishman.com for more information and to get Rick’s “Million Dollar Rolodex.”

JW Najarian and Bob Schecter got to talk with Rick about:

  • Why publicity is 100 times better than advertising.
  • Working with a PR firm for maximum effectiveness if that’s the route you choose to go.
  • How to become an author in 5 easy steps and in less than 90 days.
  • Real life stories about the “legends” in the business and what you can learn from them.
  • What does a publicity department do for you at a publishing firm and what that means for you.
  • How to get published in the traditional manner and not get taken advantage of.
  • How agents work, what they do and why you need to get them on your side.
  • Understanding the pluses and minuses of radio, TV and other media sources.
  • How to create a press kit that will get you noticed and get you coverage.
  • Maximize your effectiveness when you’re in front of the media to increase your chances for success.

We hope you enjoy this Networking Fools Podcast Presentation, a Network Alchemists Production.