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35. How Saying ‘No’ Can Create New Opportunities in Your Business
Do you know that feeling when you take on too much at once and feel like you’re spinning a million plates that could fall and break any second? Deirdre Van Nest knows this feeling all too well. The way to get out of this chaos is knowing when to say NO. With this in mind, we have made the hard decision of temporarily pausing the Crazy Good Talks podcast. In this episode, Deirdre explains why the Crazy Good Talks podcast is going on a short break. Deirdre discusses: Her new journey to create a legacy business How saying NO can create new opportunities for your business What the CGT team is working on during this break When you can expect the Crazy Good Talks podcast to return And more Connect With Crazy Good Talks®: dvn@crazygoodtalks.com 1 (952)-451-0172 Crazy Good Talks® LinkedIn: Deirdre Van Nest If you’d like tools and strategies to effortlessly make emotional connections with and have an emotional impact on your ideal clients so you can: Quickly build trust Help clients make decisions faster And Attract and win more business We’d LOVE to help! Please click here to schedule a free 30 minute Strategy Session with a member of our team.
What it means to be a Thought Leader With John LoDuca Part 2. (Ep 34)
Humans have been using storytelling to communicate, pass on knowledge and connect for thousands of years. But, did you know that when you share your wisdom and stories, and package them in the right way, your stories actually become assets in your business? In this episode, Deirdre Van Nest has a conversation with John LoDuca, founder of Playbook Builder, to discuss the importance of storytelling, packaging your wisdom, and how thought leadership connects AND impacts us all. Deirdre and John discuss: The three core elements of thought leadership How stories play a role in thought leadership and why it’s so important to use stories to convey your wisdom How Playbook Builder leverages your time and makes it easy to share your wisdom (the most valuable asset your company has)with your clients and team members And more Connect With John LoDuca: Playbook Builder.com LinkedIn: John LoDuca Twitter: John LoDuca Connect With Crazy Good Talks®: dvn@crazygoodtalks.com 1 (952)-451-0172 Crazy Good Talks® LinkedIn: Deirdre Van Nest If you’d like tools and strategies to effortlessly make emotional connections with and have an emotional impact on your ideal clients so you can: Quickly build trust Help clients make decisions faster And Attract and win more business We’d LOVE to help! Please click here to schedule a free 30 minute Strategy Session with a member of our team. About Our Guest: Jon is founder and president of The Wisdom Link (founded in 2002), an intellectual capital development firm where he’s provided strategic and tactical guidance, resources, and end-to-end solutions to over 400 leading businesses in 20 industries. He is also founder and managing partner of PlaybookBuilder (founded in 2012), a knowledge management software and consulting services company. As a trusted advisor to several hundred of the top 1⁄2% income earning entrepreneurs from across the US, UK and CAN, Jon is called upon to provide leadership, market strategy and the tactical resources to harvest, package and monetize the unique processes and best practices of leading companies. Jon has been featured as a technology and business leader in Forbes, The Wall St. Journal, Advisor Today and dozens of trade publications. Jon is the author of The Thought Leader, founder of The Wisdom Network – a private think-tank, a contributing writer for Capterra, and a sought-after speaker with engagements at MDRT, TED, AALU, TechAssure, Lincoln Financial, Marshberry, NAIFA, and several regional organizations nationwide.
What It Means To Be a Thought Leader With John LoDuca Part 1. (Ep 33)
A ‘Thought Leader’ has the ability to transform people, industries, and sometimes even the world. In order to be considered a thought leader you must voice (or pen) original ideas AND you must differentiate yourself through a unique process. In this episode, Deirdre Van Nest speaks with John LoDuca, founder of Playbook Builder, about how to capitalize on your wisdom and be viewed as a thought leader. Deirdre and John discuss: What exactly IS ‘Thought Leadership’? How to package your wisdom to stand out from the herd. Why creating a unique process is a key element in differentiating yourself. Top tips for identifying your own unique process. And more Resources: Apple Uber The Wisdom Link Connect With John LoDuca: Playbook Builder.com LinkedIn: John LoDuca Twitter: John LoDuca Connect With Crazy Good Talks®: dvn@crazygoodtalks.com 1 (952)-451-0172 Crazy Good Talks® LinkedIn: Deirdre Van Nest If you’d like tools and strategies to effortlessly make emotional connections with and have an emotional impact on your ideal clients so you can: Quickly build trust Help clients make decisions faster And Attract and win more business We’d LOVE to help! Please click here to schedule a free 30 minute Strategy Session with a member of our team. About Our Guest: Jon is founder and president of The Wisdom Link (founded in 2002), an intellectual capital development firm where he’s provided strategic and tactical guidance, resources, and end-to-end solutions to over 400 leading businesses in 20 industries. He is also founder and managing partner of PlaybookBuilder (founded in 2012), a knowledge management software and consulting services company. As a trusted advisor to several hundred of the top 1⁄2% income earning entrepreneurs from across the US, UK and CAN, Jon is called upon to provide leadership, market strategy and the tactical resources to harvest, package and monetize the unique processes and best practices of leading companies. Jon has been featured as a technology and business leader in Forbes, The Wall St. Journal, Advisor Today and dozens of trade publications. Jon is the author of The Thought Leader, founder of The Wisdom Network – a private think-tank, a contributing writer for Capterra, and a sought-after speaker with engagements at MDRT, TED, AALU, TechAssure, Lincoln Financial, Marshberry, NAIFA, and several regional organizations nationwide.
Top Secrets to Effectively Leading a Remote Team with Andrea Schlapia (Ep 32)
Remote work has opened up a whole new world of opportunities. But, there is still some resistance and fear from business owners who are not comfortable moving to this new way of working. The truth is if you’re not willing to provide at least some remote options, you will not be competitive when it comes to attracting and hiring top talent! In this episode, Deirdre Van Nest sits down with Andrea Schlapia, founder of Ironstone Consulting to discuss her top tips to embracing, creating and leading a successful remote team. Andrea and Deirdre discuss: Shifting your mindset from hours to output Making communication your TOP priority and choosing the right platform for you and your team Setting a routine so you can stay focused and creating boundaries between work and personal life What is EOS and why it’s such a powerful business process for virtual offices And more Resources: Slack Loom Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business Ironstone: Remote Work Secrets Connect With Andrea Schlapia: Ironstone Consulting LinkedIn: Andrea Schlapia 800-917-8020 Connect With Crazy Good Talks®: dvn@crazygoodtalks.com 1 (952)-451-0172 Crazy Good Talks® LinkedIn: Deirdre Van Nest If you’d like tools and strategies to effortlessly make emotional connections with and have an emotional impact on your ideal clients so you can: Quickly build trust Help clients make decisions faster And Attract and win more business We’d LOVE to help! Please click here to schedule a free 30 minute Strategy Session with a member of our team. About Our Guest: Business owner. Educator. Speaker. Coach. Ironstone Founder/CEO Andrea Lopez-Schlapia holds designations as a Registered Corporate Coach (RCC), a Human Capital Strategist (HCS), a Strategic HR Business Partner (sHRBP), and Certified Administrator of PXT SelectTM and Myers-Briggs assessments. Andrea began her career in banking, then rose through the ranks of global investment firms like Dreyfus, Deutsche Bank and Prudential. In 2008, she launched Ironstone, which specializes in helping financial advisors maximize their strategic planning, business development and operations.
How to Get People Excited to Hear You Speak-Even Before You Take the Stage (Ep 31)
Most people think their presentation starts when they take the stage, but it actually starts at your introduction. A Crazy Good introduction paves the way for you and is just as important as the presentation itself. Why? Your introduction needs to be compelling so your audience is primed and excited to hear what you have to say vs. looking at their phones or thinking about what’s on TiKTok! In this episode, Deirdre Van Nest breaks down her 4 step formula for writing Crazy Good introductions. Deirdre discusses: What NOT to do when writing your introduction (unless you want to bore people) The difference between a ‘Bio’ and an “Intro” How to use ‘You’ statements to connect to your audience Why you must build benefits and ‘pain points’ into your introduction Why you need to tailor your credentials to every audience (don’t kill them with a laundry list) And more Connect With Crazy Good Talks®: dvn@crazygoodtalks.com 1 (952)-451-0172 Crazy Good Talks® LinkedIn: Deirdre Van Nest If you’d like tools and strategies to effortlessly make emotional connections with and have an emotional impact on your ideal clients so you can: Quickly build trust Help clients make decisions faster And Attract and win more business We’d LOVE to help! Please click here to schedule a free 30 minute Strategy Session with a member of our team.
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