Pocket Sized Pep Talks

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, Rob discusses:Activities that require self-control, and the dangers of talking ourselves out of doing them.  This is the motion.It isn't the difficult jobs that we do that creates problem, but rather, the lack thereof.  The importance of sticking with difficult lasts in a sustained, and routine manner.The power of remembering, when these activities are stopped, they're hard to start again... but absolutely CAN be restarted, and recovered.It's not the fun doing these activities, but it sure is fun completing these activities.The more we do these activities, the easier they become, because that motion, is lotion!

JP Clement, the CEO of Boomtime brings over 30 years of experience in marketing, to take us through tips on using LinkedIn to market yourself.  In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, we discuss:When looking for a new job and changing their direction, what should  appear on the home page.Two  common myths about marketing through LinkedIn.JP's most effective way to market yourself.Some of the biggest mistakes people make marketing through LinkedIn.Suggestions regard a process and frequency to up your LinkedIn engagement game.A few last ideas that can create the best traction.

Shirley Luu is a steadfast champion and advocate for the empowerment of minorities and women through her financial literacy programs, entrepreneurship opportunities, and advanced wealth concepts trainings.  But in this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll not only learn how, you'll learn why.  In this podcast, you'll hear:What drove Shirley to want to focus on women and minorities. The biggest obstacle to helping others.Two lessons learned that had the biggest impact on her career.Her SECRET to financial wellness and security.What and how she learned from failure.

Licensed pastor and successful Real State Agent from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Evan Herrman joins Pocket Sized Pep Talks to discuss:How these two career worlds collided and the lessons learned from the experience.The moment Evan knew what he wanted to do, and spoiler alert: he was in elementary school! The hurdles he personally faced and still faces, and how he has worked to overcome them.Advice he would offer someone going through a similar situation to his.Three lessons learned  in his journey that had the biggest impact on his career and life.    

In this Pocket Sized Pep talk, we talk aboutThe real definition of corporate culture.  We hear the term, corporate culture all the time, but what does it really mean?The bottom line benefits of a high-performing culture.How  companies can effectively manage their culture... even when employees are working remotely.How David sees this playing out in the future.  This program is so full of lessons in business, I refer to it as a, "Bucket Sized Pep Talk!"  

If you truly want to learn about perspective, it's all about walking in someone else's shoes.  In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, we'll discuss:The value of approaching ideas and solutions from a different angle.The opposites who must attract in sales and marketing.The opposites who must attract in sales and service.The opposites who must attract in training and development.In fact, the list is endless, but learning from the other makes both sides better!

There is a peculiar phenomena that surrounds the odd behavior of giving up the on obvious ideas and solutions way too fast!  In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How we underestimate the obvious.How familiarity has a way of convincing us that what's obvious to us is obvious to everyone.The discipline it takes to give the obvious the time and attention it requires.How obvious solutions are dangerous in problem solving.

I'm just not a fan of the words, "soft skills" and my hope are, after you listen to this episode, you won't be either.  In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, we'll talk about:The PR problem soft skills hasThe dire need to embrace soft skillsA few options to take the place of the words soft skills A friendly reminder that, "Soft skills equals hard cash!"

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll hear about the fascinating story of Robert Miller; the leader, bassist, composer and the creative force behind the band, Project Grand Slam. In just the past 5 years PGS his band released 10 highly acclaimed albums including a Billboard #1, had over 4 million video views, a million Spotify streams, over 50,000 Facebook fans.  We'll be covering:How in the world Robert Miller rose to success as a musician... in his 60's! An interesting story about what Robert is most proud of as a musician.What it's been like opening for artists like Edgar Winter, Blues Traveler and Mindi Abair.Musicians have been in the eye of the storm of the pandemic, and yet, you'll hear how this musician has been able to pivot, and continue to produce music...a lot of which has been recorded on an iPhone!   Information on his new podcast called, Follow Your Dream.  Similarities between music and podcasts. 

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you learn:Some common myth about finance and accounting that Bob thoroughly debunks.  Advice provided to those wanting to pursue a career in finance and accounting.A couple of amazing lessons learned in his journey that had the biggest impact on not just his career  - but his life.A few hurdles Bob faced personally and how he overcome them. A story about one thing he has told relatively no one that he is most proud of professionally.  It's an amazing story.A couple of people who have helped shape his career along with an interesting conversation regarding mentors.A candid conversation about Bob's decision to retire from the business world at age 50 and his take on that decision now.