Upstart Smart Conversations

Organizing Your Social Media Efforts

2010-09-28T19:39:47Z

In this "Candid Conversation," Rory Martin explains how you can organize your social media efforts.

Click the link below to listen now.

Rory Martin's Albert Einstein Guide to Social Media

2010-09-28T19:29:25Z

In this "Candid Conversation," Rory Martin explains his "Albert Einstein Guide to Social Media."

Click the link below to listen now.

Get Your Social Media Profile Game On

2010-09-24T19:59:50Z

In this "Candid Conversation," I'm talking with Extreme Bio Makeover Expert Nancy Juetten of Main Street Media Savvy about getting your social media profile game on. If you're a business owner, you'll want to listen in to hear how to make the most of your social network and media profiles to better connect with customer and clients.

Click the link below to listen now.

Getting Your Foot in the Door with New Clients

2010-09-21T17:54:37Z

In this "Candid Conversation," I'm talking with Lori Richardson of Score More Sales about getting your foot in the door with new customers and clients. Lori discusses three key points for making an introduction to a new prospect and converting him or her to a paying customer or client.

Click the link below to listen now.

Thoughts on a Personal Branding Gold Rush

2010-09-21T15:34:04Z

In this "Candid Conversation," I'm talking with Maria Ross of Red Slice and author of the book Branding Basics for Small Business: How to Create an Irresistible Brand on Any Budget. In this conversation, I ask Maria to share her thoughts on Gary Vaynerchuk's idea of a "Personal Branding Gold Rush." We also talk about things like transparency, niche communities, self-expression, and the importance of authenticity and value.

Click the link below to listen now.

What's In a Brand Strategy?

2010-09-21T15:25:54Z

In this "Candid Conversation," I'm talking with Maria Ross of Red Slice, a branding and marketing consultancy that helps solopreneurs and small business owners develop their brand strategy. Maria is also the author of the book Branding Basics for Small Business: How to Create an Irresistible Brand on Any Budget, and in this conversation, I ask Maria to explain what's in a brand strategy, as well as the difference between brand strategy and brand tactics.

Click the link below to listen now.

Fashion and Success: A Conversation with Grant Harris of Image Granted

2010-07-23T23:18:30Z

In this "Candid Conversation," I'm talking with Grant Harris, owner and Chief Style Consultant with Image Granted, LLC, a Washington, DC-based image consulting company, about how outward appearance and style can impact our confidence and success. Grant shares some of his biggest pet peeves when it comes to men and their style and fashion, as well as some of his best tips for men for quickly improving their looks without spending a fortune.

Click the link below to listen now.

Renewal in the Wilderness: A Conversation with John Lionberger

2010-07-02T23:43:36Z

In this "Candid Conversation," I'm talking with John Lionberger of Renewal in the Wilderness about his wilderness retreats and the power of personal renewal.

Click the link below to listen now.

Financial Literacy & Never Giving Up: A Conversation with Sharon Lechter

2010-07-02T22:39:42Z

In this "Candid Conversation," I'm talking with Sharon Lechter, founder of Pay Your Family First, creator of the ThriveTime for Teens money and life reality board game, and author of the book Three Feet From Gold.

Click the link below to listen now.

A Conversation with Ashley Steele and Cali Freeman

2010-07-02T21:12:21Z

In this "Candid Conversation," my friend and accountability partner Betsy Talbot of Married With Luggage interviewed sisters and co-founders of (once like a spark) Photography, Ashley Steele and Cali Freeman.

Thanks, Betsy, for helping out with the interview!

Click the link below to listen now.