Pocket Sized Pep Talks

If you've been struggling with perspective, and need a reminder of what there is to be grateful for, you'll get a nice reminder In this quick, Pocket Sized Pep Talk.  Spoiler Alert:  You WILL feel better after listening!

In this inspiring conversation, you'll learn of Jeff's journey from the high's to the low's, and back to the high's again.  You'll learn:The significance of the title he chose, and what he chose such an unusual title.What inspired him to write this book?The big picture of what he's like to see happen as a result of this book.How he would you like the book to impact the world.The need to take risks, and the job of taking them... regardless of the outcome!As Jeff puts it, "Celebrating other peoples’ success creates an environment of success for everyone. The more we help each other and lift each other up, the more we can achieve ourselves." For more information on Jeff's book: Just One More: The Wisdom of Bob Vukovich. Email the author at: jeffmartinovich.com.

Author and speaker Sean Cambell, sits down for a conversation about his experiences of taking "Doers" and making them sellers.  In this episode of Pocket Sized Pep Talks you'll learn:How to focus on picking the right "Doer" for sales and specifically what to look for.The value to addressing style and stereotypes and how they play out in selling.The importance of moving from unconsciously competent back to consciously competent.Suggestions on how to mentor  team members so they can achieve exceptional performance.How do I balance marketing and sales efforts in a PSF so each function is mutually supportive?Three critical lessons learned in Sean's journey and the biggest impact they had on his  career and life.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The definition of, "Seller's Remorse."The dangers of seller's remorse; both short term and long term.Why sales people are so susceptible to seller's remorse.Ways to protect yourself from seller's remorse.It's a part of the selling culture to adapt the slogan, "If it moves, I'm selling it!"  In this podcast, you might want to give that slogan another look!

Jennifer Shaheen  the founder and President of Technology Therapy® Group provides a wonderful therapy session on the technology utilized in marketing.   You'll learn things like:1. Advice for small business owners and many of the right, and wrong things to do when it comes to digital marketing.2. A handful of tips for managing your multiple marketing channels.3. How data, true data really provide insights into your customers, including observational data.4. The value of both print and digital advertising when it comes to building your online presence.A lot of great ideas from a great guest!

Winston Churchill once said, “Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”  In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll learn:Three of the top mistakes entrepreneurs make.The most worthwhile investment you can made in your business.Ways to weave social media into your marketing plan.The single, biggest day-to-day struggle in running your business.Seven of the best marketing strategies a business owner can implement.There's a lot covered here as Rob and Chris take you through it all!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:What your transitions say about your delivery.Your use of multiple features say about your delivery.How your move from point-to-point on each slide reflects on your delivery.How the number of slides you use reflects on the agenda you've created.How the template you select reflects on your creativity.How the artwork and your use of video, quotes, polls and more reflects on your creativity.You can judge a presentation by its slide deck, and in this podcast you'll see how!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll:1. Hear his powerful story and how his wife helped him to retool his business and life.2. How he changed his mindset using intuition and his critical, "five second rule."  3. Where  our money beliefs come from.4. Why 96% of Americans retire broke!5. The next thing people need to do financially.6. Two classic beliefs about money and success that doesn’t serve us. 

In this episode of Pocket Sized Pep Talks, we discuss:The concept of integrative productivity, incorporating the mind and body.Angela identifies the number one issue that prevents entrepreneurs from achieving optimum productivity.The art of "Time Journaling" to better identify productivity issues.A real-world, challenging example that required the use of her methodology.Something Angela calls “the clutter cycle” and the symptoms we should look for to become more aware we are being affected by it.  The key to breaking free from "the clutter cycle" and into "productive flow." 

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I have a treat for you, because I know it was a treat for me.  From insurance, to cars, from mattresses, to high end dog food, he’s sold it all. He’s the best salesman I’ve ever seen, and he’s my brother Jeff.  Specifically, we talk about:Passion, and I mean true passion in selling.The dangerous pressure applied to salespeople through sales contests.Solutions that do NOT involve traditional sales incentives.What it truly means to be customer focused.Changing the approach to how management interacts with commissioned salespeople.It's the first time I've ever interviewed my brother Jeff... but if I can convince him, it won't be the last!