Growth Think Tank

Speaking is an unfair advantage. You are face-to-face with your audience. You have a chance to connect like no other form of marketing. When you are in the room with a great speak, you feel it in your bones. Tamsen Webster is our guest today. She is amazing at helping speakers find "the Red Thread." If you don't know what that is, you really must listen to this show. Get the show notes for 286 | Using Speaking to Spread Your Message with Tamsen Webster Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @tamadear #Speaking #Marketing #Audience Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

With all the talk about leadership, there seems to be something missing in most of the concepts. Today we look at 4 uncommon principles of leadership through the eyes of our guest, Angela Buttimer. Angela is co-founder of the Atlanta Center for Mindfulness and Well Being. Join us for today's insights. Get the show notes for 285 | Four Uncommon Principles to Leadership with Angela Buttimer Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @ATLMindfulCtr http://bit.ly/2rtFk8f #Insights #Mindfulness #Leadership Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

You have watched late-night TV before to see the brand ambassadors show you a new product that is sure to change your life. Well, you can learn from that magic from our guest today. Our guest is Rick Cesari who has been the man behind many mega brands. Rick shares the keys to building a great brand no matter what business you are in. Get the show notes for 284 | Building Great Brands with Rick Cesari Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @RickCesariDRTV #Brand #Business #Ambassadors Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

This book is NOT about building a wildly successful business in a traditional sense. And it’s certainly NOT about “How I made millions, and you can too.”  This book was written for those that want to unlock their highest potential. To make his point, the author, Gene Hammett, shares the hidden message that he found in losing millions on one day. That "message" is exactly what he failed to understand in his climb to traditional success. This book gives you the heartbreaking story of losing it all and rebuilding back his life with the courage to create significance. Get the show notes for this interview. Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Successful #heartbreakingstory #Courage Reviews on iTunes: Click Here

Our guest today is Ryan Gill, the founder of CULT. There is a “new” age of advertising and it means LESS advertising. On this episode, we talk about creating a brand that people buy into – not buy from. Find out why cultivating loyalty is what is helping businesses today thrive instead of fail. Also, we dive into why working from the inside out by getting our staff inspired is also one of the key elements in making Brands REMARKABLE. Get the show notes for 283 | The Courage to Create A Cult Brand with Ryan Gill Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Founder #Loyalty #Brands #Business Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

When you have more influence and authority, people pay attention. Have you considered raising your focus on "Thought Leadership?" My guest today is the Ah-mazing Neen James. I borrow Neen's exact phrasing of amazing because she is so freaking amazing. We talk about developing internal thought leaders for your company. Don't miss this episode with Neen James. Get the show notes for 282 | Creating Influence with Internal Thought Leadership with Neen James Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @neenjames #ThoughtLeadership #Authority #Brands #Influence Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Live video is not going away. When Facebook added this feature to their platform, I knew it would be powerful. Well, it is only powerful if you use it right. Joel Comm is our guest, and he is an expert at many things. Today we talk about using live video to get your message out and propel your brand forward. Get the show notes for 281 | How to use Live Video To Grow with Joel Comm Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @joelcomm #Powerful #Facebook #Brands Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

It is not too early to think about your exit strategy. In today's episode we look at some of the key factors of "The Exit." My guest is Steve Little. He will share insights from decades of experience in selling his businesses. Plus, he has been working with others on their exits too. Listen in for some key insights to making your exit as strong as possible. Get the show notes for 280 | Keys to Your Exit Strategy with Steve Little Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @SteveLittle #Business #Selling #Insights Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Selling in business is part of the journey. Well, it is actually a huge part of your growth. No sales means no business. Sales has changed with the impact of social media. This interview is with Jack Kosakowski who runs a digital agency. He has been on the front lines of "social selling" for years. Jack shares the 3 keys to selling using social channels effectively. Get the show notes for 279 | How to Sell Socially with Jack Kosakowski Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @JackKosakowski ‏#Growth #Selling #SocialChannels Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Get more referrals. Referrals have a sweetness in business that never gets old. Would you like to increase your word of mouth exposure? Today's interview is with Jay Baer, founder of Convince and Convert. Jay is also a New York Times bestselling author. We talk about what Jay says is Talk Triggers. Discover how to get more referrals. Get the show notes for 278 | Talk Triggers to Get Free Clients with Jay Baer Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @jaybaer #Referrals #Business #BestSelling Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!