Introduction
On this episode of Business Insanity Talk Radio, we first talk about how to find the one word that will help you create a business and life that matter. For my first guest, that word is believe! We’ll help you find yours. Plus, a lot of small biz owners want to write a book so they can be viewed as an expert in their industry. Mitchell Levy is with me in the second segment to share how you can write a book in 8 hours! Then, what can entrepreneurs learn from a former single mom on welfare? A lot! Next, we’ll talk to a female entrepreneur about what it’s like to be the only woman in a man dominated industry. Finally, we’ll show small business owners how to give back through their business and why you don’t need money to do it.
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Segment 1: Evan Carmichael coaches entrepreneurs for peak performance. At 19, he built then sold a biotech software company. At 22, he was a venture capitalist helping raise $500K to $15 million. Evan was named one of the Top 100 Great Leadership Speakers for your Next Conference by Inc. magazine and one of the Top 40 Social Marketing Talents by Forbes. He has been interviewed or featured as an entrepreneur expert in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Mashable, and elsewhere. He now runs EvanCarmichael.com, a popular website for entrepreneurs. He speaks globally and is based in Toronto. And his One Word is “Believe.”
1:30 – What motivated you to start the #OneWord movement?
3:00 – How do conquer fear as an entrepreneur?
4:15 – What recommendations do you have for entrepreneurs stuck in a rut?
6:00 – The biggest problems facing entrepreneurs today.
8:30 – Your One Word: The Powerful Secret To Creating A Business And Life That Matter
Segment 2: Mitchell Levy is the AHA Guy of AHAthat.com and CEO and Thought Leader Architect at THiNKaha.com. He and his team make it easy for corporations to easily create compelling content that help turn their experts into recognized thought leaders. Mitchell is an Amazon bestselling author with 56 business books.
15:15 – Why is it important for small business owners to become thought leaders?
16:30 – How do great thought leaders stand out?
17:30 – What is an AHA book? How do you write one in 8 hours?
19:00 – What are the first three steps to writing your AHA book?
20:15 – What if you already have a traditional book?
21:15 – Does the world really need more thought leaders?
Segment 3: Molly Cantrell-Kraig is a woman with drive. Profiled by the Christian Science Monitor and listed among the CNN10: Visionary Women, she was featured as one of 32 global influencers in Social Media and Inspirational Leadership by the Huffington Post. Her ebook, Life in the Driver’s Seat, Women With Drive and Beyond, a collection of stories of how her nonprofit, Women With Drive Foundation, came to be includes advice for entrepreneurs of all kinds.
31:30 – How does a single mom on welfare start a nonprofit and become a thought leader?
32:30 – What’s the first step to move your life forward?
33:45 – What was the biggest fear you overcame as an entrepreneur?
35:00 – Lessons learned from Walter Payton.
36:00 – Confessions of an office supplies addict.
Segment 4: Gigi Stetler is an accomplished businesswoman, entrepreneur, and single mother. The owner of RV Sales of Broward in south Florida, she built the business from the ground up to become queen of a male-dominated industry and entirely redefine its business climate by establishing an all-new RV timeshare program, the RV Fun Club.
40:45 – What is it like to be the only woman in a masculine business?
43:45 – Why playing the “victim card” will only slow you down.
44:30 – Unstoppable: Surviving is Just the Beginning!
Segment 5: Jake Kloberdanz is CEO and Founder of ONEHOPE, a brand with a mission to bring people together to celebrate and serve the world. The company started with award-winning wine and has since expanded into gourmet coffee and thoughtfully-crafted gifts; all of which empower people to serve the world via everyday actions. Every product supports a cause in a quantifiable way. During his time as CEO and founder, Jake has been recognized by Bloomberg Businessweek’s, “Top 25 under 25”, Wine Enthusiast’s, “Top 40 Under 40” and was recognized as the youngest nominee for “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernst & Young in 2009.
49:45 – How small business owners can give back to the community.
51:30 – You don’t have to be a large profitable company to give back; here’s why.
52:15 – A business model that gives back.
