The Widest Net

Pamela Slim
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Nov 2, 2022 • 29min

013: Making Revolutionary Change at Scale with Caleb Gardner

“I want to empower individual contributors, employees, managers, and leaders to be able to not only have the tools to push their organizations in a more equitable and human direction, but know how to have the kind of change leadership that can really be transformative.” - Caleb Gardner   In this episode of The Widest Net, Caleb Gardner, Managing Partner of 18 Coffees joins me to talk about his vision for revolutionary change and leadership through his new book, No Point B: Rules for Leading Change in the New Hyper-Connected, Radically Conscious Economy. Caleb’s career has spanned from consulting with Fortune 100 CEOs to running President Obama’s Twitter account! As a thought leader in digital innovation, Caleb has been a featured speaker at Social Innovation Summit, SXSW, INBOUND Marketing Summit, among others and I invite you to join us for this enlightening and revolutionary conversation!   Here’s what you can expect from this episode:  How Caleb got the job of running President Obama’s Twitter account What making real time decisions looks like in an ever changing news cycle How change makers handle setbacks and the dismantling of their equitable work The decision making process behind a socially conscious business Remember we all need each other - life and work is better together.   Resources mentioned in this episode:  No Point B by Caleb Gardner Caleb Gardner - Website Caleb Gardner - LinkedIn 18 Coffees - Instagram The Widest Net Book by Pamela Slim   Connect with The Widest Net If you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. Published episodes will come directly to your favorite podcast app.  If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Doing so will help me reach more entrepreneurs and small business owners just like you.  Connect with Pam directly on LinkedIn
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Oct 19, 2022 • 34min

012: The BOSS™ Shift: Do What You Love Without Sacrificing Yourself to Do it with La’Vista Jones

“I am done glorifying busyness. Busyness is not the new chic. It is not business goals or a cause for celebration…Burnout is not my final destination” - La’Vista Jones   In this episode of The Widest Net, La’Vista Jones joins me today to talk about self-care and her upcoming book, The BOSS™ Shift which is a book she wrote for women who are ready to make a shift towards living life on their own terms because they are no longer willing to sacrifice themselves in pursuit of the work they love doing. La’Vista is the  founder and CEO of 31Marketplace and calls herself a corporate dropout turned entrepreneur. She is on a mission to challenge women who are at the crossroads of vision and overwhelm to cultivate their own definition of success by implementing the BOSS™ Shift framework she created: B: Prepare for Battle - Resist the expectation of being overworked as the only path for success. O: Call out Overwhelm - Acknowledge the suffocating weight of the overwhelm you’re currently dealing with. S: Optimize Systems - Leverage efficient and automated systems to do the heavy lifting in your life and business.  S: Practice Self-Care - Engage in deeply resonate, self-care rituals that nurture your soul.   Here’s what you can expect from this episode:  Discussing what BOSS stands for and what it means to her What signs to look for when you know you’re ready to implement new healthy habits into your business The socialization and culture of overwork in our society How systems and self-care go hand in hand La’Vista’s own experience with burnout Remember we all need each other - life and work is better together.   Resources mentioned in this episode:  The BOSS™ Shift book by La’Vista Jones 31 Marketplace Website La’Vista Jones - LinkedIn La’Vista Jones - Facebook La’Vista Jones - Instagram The Widest Net Book by Pamela Slim   Connect with The Widest Net If you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. Published episodes will come directly to your favorite podcast app.  If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Doing so will help me reach more entrepreneurs and small business owners just like you.  Connect with Pam directly on LinkedIn
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Sep 28, 2022 • 18min

011: Lessons From Building a New Podcast Beacon with Pamela Slim

“I get to live with a lot of cool beacons through the work that I do. I love the mix of work that we do locally, as well as the work that I get to do with my amazing clients all over the world.” - Pamela Slim   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pamela closes out the season reflecting on creating her own beacon with this podcast and sharing some insights to what she has learned along the way and her vision for the future.   Here’s what you can expect from this episode:  Pam’s transitions thru her work that led to The Widest Net Podcast What a “Beacon” is and how it works for your business Lessons learned from starting a brand new podcast What to look forward to next season   Remember we all need each other - life and work is better together.   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Pamela Slim - Website K’é Main Street Learning Lab The Widest Net Book by Pamela Slim   Connect with The Widest Net If you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. Published episodes will come directly to your favorite podcast app.  If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Doing so will help me reach more entrepreneurs and small business owners just like you.  Connect with Pam directly on LinkedIn
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Sep 14, 2022 • 53min

010: The Secret to Great Partnerships with Charlie Gilkey

“I find that the best relationships in my life are the multi dimensional ones, to where it's not just one role, because that's a confining way to look at a human being. And we're not just one role to one person.” - Charlie Gilkey   An essential component of The Widest Net book and a topic that every client Pamela Slim has ever had asks about is building effective partnerships. In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam’s longtime friend, past business partner and occasional client Charlie Gilkey is here! Charlie’s fascination with philosophy of productivity drove him to create new methods that guided users to not only finish what they start, but finish what matters. His website Productive Flourishing is one of the top sites supporting planning and productivity and he has just added a new app called Momentum which has been compared to having a productivity coach in your pocket!  Charlie and Pam talk about specific things that made their partnership in Lift Off one of the best professional collaborations of their careers. If you have questioned how to build an effective partnership in your business, THIS is the episode for you!   Here’s what you can expect from this episode:  Needing belonging vs. friendship in a partnership How to manage shared IP Pam and Charlie debate the start of their friendship/partnership while discussing the stages of partnership How to leverage strengths within a partnership Visibility and transparency about money within partnerships   Remember we all need each other - life and work is better together.   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Momentum - Productivity Coaching App Charlie Gilkey - Website The Widest Net Book by Pamela Slim   Connect with The Widest Net If you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. Published episodes will come directly to your favorite podcast app.  If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Doing so will help me reach more entrepreneurs and small business owners just like you.  Connect with Pam directly on LinkedIn
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Aug 31, 2022 • 50min

009: Getting Your Money Mindset and Systems Right For Business Growth with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

“There's a reason the first part of the phrase personal finances is personal, because it really is personal and individualized and unique to every individual.” - Lynnette Khalfani-Cox   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast we are excited to have as our guest The Money Coach, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox. Lynnette is a longtime friend and collaborator of Pamela Slim and served as her financial expert for her first book, Escape from Cubicle Nation.  As a former financial news journalist for The Wall Street Journal and CNBC, Lynnette is the CEO of TheMoneyCoach.net LLC, a financial education company that she runs with her husband and co-founder, Earl Cox.  Lynnette sits down with Pamela Slim and has a deep and important conversation surrounding our relationship with money as entrepreneurs and the historical significance of financial matters in this country.   Here’s what you can expect from this episode:  The importance of people developing a healthy emotional relationship with money How we face systemic inequity around access to wealth, credit and capital  What proactive steps we need to take with a potential recession looming Common pitfalls entrepreneurs face Building a successful and scalable business   Remember it is possible to unlock untapped markets and discover new customers right in front of you using The Widest Net Method..    Resources mentioned in this episode:  Money Coach University Lynnette's Free Financial Advice for Consumers Lynnette Khalfani-Cox - Facebook Lynnette Khalfani-Cox - Instagram Lynnette Khalfani-Cox - LinkedIn The Widest Net Book by Pamela Slim   Connect with The Widest Net If you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. Published episodes will come directly to your favorite podcast app.    If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Doing so will help me reach more entrepreneurs and small business owners just like you.    Connect with Pam directly on LinkedIn
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Aug 17, 2022 • 41min

008: Building A Wide and Strong Net in Social and Political Movements with Debbie Nez-Manuel

“People are not always ready for ideas that come from people of color or that come from Native American communities. Because there are such different value systems; there are sometimes opposite value systems...in the long run, we can't create any kind of change for the better if we don't have those hard conversations.” - Debbie Nez-Manuel   Debbie Nez-Manuel is Tséníjíkiní, Cliff Dweller People of Klagetoh. She is born to the Tsénahabiłnii, Sleepy Rock People of Nashchitti, New Mexico. She is a maternal grandchild of the Tsi’naajinii, Black Streaked Forest People and a paternal granddaughter to the Tábąąhí, Waters Edge People. In this episode of The Widest Net, Pamela has invited Debbie Nez-Manuel, co-founder of Morning Star Leaders, a statewide non-profit organization serving indigenous youth in leadership development. Tragically losing her mother at an early age,  she was instrumental in helping the State of Arizona legislature create the first Study Committee for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. In 2020, Debbie became the first Native American to be elected to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for Arizona after 108 years!  Debbie has been building a strong network within her community politically and socially, but the path hasn’t always been or felt easy. Strength, determination and remembering her Grandmother’s words has created a voice in a historically underrepresented community that will drive positive systemic change.   Here’s what you can expect from this episode:  What led Debbie into a political career Overcoming challenges with the voting public Navigating social identity in Arizona as a Native woman Guiding communication with the Native community The importance of coalition building   Remember it is possible to unlock untapped markets and discover new customers right in front of you using The Widest Net Method.    Resources mentioned in this episode:  Debbie Nez-Manuel - Website Morning Star Leaders website  Arizona Community Foundation Debbie Nez-Manuel - Facebook The Widest Net Book by Pamela Slim    Connect with The Widest Net If you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. Published episodes will come directly to your favorite podcast app.    If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Doing so will help me reach more entrepreneurs and small business owners just like you.  Connect with Pam directly on LinkedIn
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Aug 3, 2022 • 39min

007: Growing a Service-Based Business by Productizing IP with Emad Georgy

“Our most precious gems are our people, our most precious asset in our companies is our people's time, and how we use it. So I think being good stewards of that, and also playing some role in solving that gets me to wake up excited every day.” - Emad Georgy In this episode of The Widest Net, Pamela sits down with Emad Georgy, an experienced and successful technology leader, who has developed a global standard for measuring technology health, which is used by thousands of organizations.   Named Entrepreneur Magazine's Top CTO to Watch in 2022, his passion lies in both developing durable IT architecture and developing leaders. He has led some of the world's largest digital transformations in financial services, retail, healthcare and gaming. This Change Agent on Steroids is the CEO of Georgy Technology Leadership and has been recognized for his leadership with numerous industry awards, including the Computerworld IT 100 Award.   Here’s what you can expect from this episode:    How Emad developed a strategic lens for building models that he has used to scale his business What the G Technology Health Score is  How models like the G Technology Health Score can help productize service businesses Why leadership development is so critical to IT infrastructure Selling to C-Suites from inside and outside of the organization The future of Georgy Technology Leadership   Remember it is possible to unlock untapped markets and discover new customers right in front of you using The Widest Net Method.    Resources mentioned in this episode:    G-Technology Health™  Emad Georgy - LinkedIn The Widest Net Book by Pamela Slim    Connect with The Widest Net If you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. Published episodes will come directly to your favorite podcast app.    If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Doing so will help me reach more entrepreneurs and small business owners just like you.  Connect with Pam directly on LinkedIn
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Jul 20, 2022 • 46min

006: How to Build an Inclusive Recruiting Model with André Blackman

“We are focused on building a more diverse and inclusive workforce ecosystem to power an equitable future of health. Connecting like minded individuals, equipping them with resources and insights, and then launching them into amazing careers and opportunities.” ~ André Blackman In this episode of The Widest Net, Pamela is having a conversation with André Blackman who is the CEO of Onboard Health, a specialized executive search and advisory firm focused on creating a more inclusive future of health. As a pioneer strategist with deep ties in public health and healthcare, social innovation, and strategic communication landscapes, he is dedicated to building the future of health through an inclusive lens.   André grew up with a single mom who taught him that if you know, then you can go. This mindset has led André to become a connector throughout his career in public health.    Here’s what you can expect from this episode:   How André’s work in public health led him to become a sought-after adviser and brand builder in the healthcare industry The importance of thought leadership in creating opportunities for impact How André’s work as a connector helps people to find new opportunities and create AHA moments The thought process of connections as part of the work he does Three main components of building a more diverse and inclusive workforce ecosystem   Remember it is possible to unlock untapped markets and discover new customers right in front of you using The Widest Net Method.    Resources mentioned in this episode:    Onboard Health Website Onboard Health 2022 Insights Report André Blackman - LinkedIn André Blackman - Twitter The Widest Net Book by Pamela Slim    Connect with The Widest Net If you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. Published episodes will come directly to your favorite podcast app.    If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Doing so will help me reach more entrepreneurs and small business owners just like you.  Connect with Pam directly on LinkedIn
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Jun 22, 2022 • 50min

005: From Friction to Flow to Free Time: Finding Joy in Systems with Jenny Blake

“I believe in the energetics of what we infuse into the business into our products. As we're creating them, our joy matters.”  - Jenny Blake In this episode of The Widest Net, we are excited to have Jenny Blake in the virtual studio! Jenny is an author, podcaster and keynote speaker who specializes in helping you create systems that help your business flow seamlessly.   After 5 years working with Google, Jenny embarked on her own business journey, created and licensed Pivot Programs that aid companies in navigating and implementing change. Jenny has written 3 books, her latest, Free Time, speaks to Heart-Based business owners. This episode is packed with such wisdom and insight on alignment in your business and within yourself, please take a listen and enjoy! Here’s what you can expect from this episode:    Inspiration behind the book and structure of it Invoking the burn it all down mode How do you create more abundant time, energy and money The stages of BIAD Mode How to know where to tactically begin changing your business How licensing became a part of Jenny’s business model   Remember it is possible to unlock untapped markets and discover new customers right in front of you using The Widest Net Method.    Resources mentioned in this episode:    Jenny Blake’s Website Book Toolkit Author Toolkit Pivot w/ Jenny Blake Podcast Free Time w/ Jenny Blake Podcast The Widest Net Book by Pamela Slim    Connect with The Widest Net If you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. Published episodes will come directly to your favorite podcast app.    If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Doing so will help me reach more entrepreneurs and small business owners just like you.  Connect with Pam directly on LinkedIn
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Jun 8, 2022 • 19min

004: Strategic Relationship Building with Pamela Slim

“I feel like it was so helpful in the span of one month to be participating in some quite different ecosystems, people might have shared values and an ethos of relationship building and being open to partnership. But the specific way in which they did it was quite different.”  - Pamela Slim In this episode of The Widest Net, Pamela is continuing walking us through building a highly relational business through the lens of the ecosystem like she talks about in her book, The Widest Net. Today, the focus will be on planning and preparing for in person networking.   Pamela will be drawing from her real life examples using the last three conferences she spoke at in person to provide specific examples of how you can plan and prepare to be effective and efficient. Please listen and take note of these five practical concepts and tools that will help you build with ease. Here’s what you can expect from this episode:    Walk thru each speaking environment and their uniqueness Discerning between speaking opportunities to get to the right fit Clarifying offers for the audience Making the information relevant to the audience What’s your strategy in follow up Planning to connect    Remember it is possible to unlock untapped markets and discover new customers right in front of you using The Widest Net Method.    Resources mentioned in this episode:    Pamela Slim’s Website  The Widest Net Book by Pamela Slim    Connect with The Widest Net If you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. Published episodes will come directly to your favorite podcast app.    If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Doing so will help me reach more entrepreneurs and small business owners just like you.    Connect with Pam directly on LinkedIn

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