Sell Personal Podcast

  My guest today is BJ Coleman, the CEO of Coleman Entertainment Group. BJ is an entertainment executive, a publicist, and a creative consultant. He has worked with numerous celebrities including Hilary Clinton, Method Man, Kimora Lee Simmons, Queen Latifah, and many, many others. On today’s episode, BJ tells me about his life in the busy and glittery world of Hollywood. He explains how he immersed himself into the celebrity world and how he learned to balance the “show” side with the “business” side of the term “Show Business.” He also tells me who inspired him in his early years. BJ offers some great advice for newcomers to the entertainment industry. He also does a great job explaining why publicity is a great career choice for someone who wants to be a part of the entertainment world. Here are the points of today’s conversation: BJ’s daily routine. What are some of the misconceptions people have about public relations? The moment BJ realized he wanted to work in show business. Advice for new entrepreneurs. BJ’s path to his current business. Working with Kimora Lee Simmons. BJ’s future plans. If you are interested in BJ and his business, visit colemanentertainmentgroup.com, or bj-coleman.com. Resources Mentioned Today: Coleman Entertainment Group Bj-coleman.com BJ’s Twitter Coleman Entertainment Group Facebook Page BJ’s Facebook If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 61: BJ Coleman on Being an Entertainment Executive and Celebrity Publicist appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is Sheryl Thai one of the founders of The League of Extraordinary Women. The organization is meant to encourage female entrepreneurs and give them a place where they can discuss and network with each other. Sheryl is also the founder of Cupcake Central, a successful Melbourne bakery with 5 locations. On today’s episode Sheryl tells me about her career path from IT Consultant to Cupcake Central. We also discuss the struggles of entrepreneurship and how Sheryl pushed through it all to make the organization and her bakery successful. Here are today’s points: How The League of Extraordinary Women got started. The new Find Your Five service. How the League is different from other networking organizations. Sheryl’s career path from IT consultant to Cupcake Central. The importance of networking. Dealing with business changes and staff changes. How to find the friend/employee balance. Sheryl’s advice to young entrepreneurs. Why women’s issues are important to Sheryl. Why Sheryl is in the United States. What it was like to meet Tony Robbins. If you would like to contact Sheryl, she can be reached by email at sheryl@leagueofextraordinary.com. Resources Mentioned Today: The League of Extraordinary Women Cupcake Central If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 60: Sheryl Thai on Encouraging Entrepreneurs appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is Daley Ervin. Daley is a self-described “tech guy” who has recently broken the American record at the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Rowing Challenge. On today’s episode Daley will tell me about his early days in the Airbnb business and how he got there to sitting in the middle of the Atlantic with his rowing partner Phil Theodore. Daley talks about why he enjoys endurance races and how he personally prepares for them. He explains why he made a deal with ReadyPac to make a 4 million dollar donation to national food banks. Daley is a great example of mental toughness and finding the confidence to get your ideas out there. Here are today’s points: Daley’s time in Europe. His time with Airbnb. Why people need to “keep showing up” to build confidence in their business. The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Why Daley takes part in endurance races. Why he made a deal with ReadyPac to raise over 4 million dollars. How Daley met Phil Theodore. What it was like rowing with Phil. Confidence vs. Cockiness Why ideas are all about the execution. How the loner mentality helps with endurance races. Daley Ervin can be found on Twitter and Instagram @daleyervin. You can also email Daley at daley.ervin@gmail.com. Resources Mentioned Today Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Team Beyond Trailer If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 59: Daley Ervin on Finding the Confidence to Succeed appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is Jessica Sargus. Jessica is a lawyer by trade who found boxing during her time in law school. She has since then became a fight coach and motivational speaker. Jessica is also an amateur MMA fighter. She uses her boxing training to empower women and others who might need a boost in confidence. On today’s episode Jessica tells me why she got into boxing and what she has learned from the experience She is really committed to helping others find their potential. We also discuss how this passion has helped her professionally and she offers advice on how to take fight training principles into your everyday life. Here are the points from today’s episode: How Jessica found boxing. Why women are better at fight training. Why boxing can be hard to watch. How Jessica used boxing to cope with law school. Why she feels compelled to help the LGBTQ community. How she decides how to pivot in her brand. How she manages her brand. The importance of being authentic. How to overcome mental hurdles. The importance of saying “no.” If you want to connect with Jessica you can find her on her website jesssargus.life or email her at jessica@jesssargus.life. Resources Mentioned Today: Jesssargus.life If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 58: Jessica Sargus on Applying Fight Training Principles in Everyday Life appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is Roddy Gibbs. Roddy is a writer, former business owner, and more recently a demand generator for Sellhack. As a kid who grew up in Pennsylvania, Roddy moved to San Diego in his early 20s and took an unconventional path to where he is today. Since the time of our recording, Roddy has stepped into a new role as Product Marketing Manager for Total Loyalty Solutions, which designs custom mobile Apps for primarily restaurants. As you’ll see from the episode – this seems to be quite the fit. On today’s episode Roddy tells me about the challenges he encountered  while learning what his role was in business. We discuss his parents and their teachings of mindful meditation and how that has helped him through his life.  At the age of 23 Roddy developed arthritis in his spine, it completely changed his life and strengthened his relationship with his family. We discuss how that affected his life and business and how his life view in general changed, Roddy is a prime example of there being many paths to success and today he tells me about his. Here are today’s points: What is a Demand Generation? How Mindful Stress Reduction came into Roddy’s life. Roddy’s time in San Diego and the lessons learned. Working for Thrillist. The development of spine arthritis and the process of coping with it. Working on The Mindful Way to Study. Working with Roddy’s dad. How to deal with negativity. Criticizing vs. Insulting Being a “Confident Generalist.” Roddy’s advice for newcomers. If you are interested in reaching out to Roddy Gibbs, you can email him at roddy@roddygibbs.com. Resources Mentioned Today: Roddy Gibbs Sellhack Thrillist Thinking Fast and Slow The Mindful Way to Study: Dancing with your Books Beyond Happiness: The Zen Way to True Contentment If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 57: Roddy Gibbs on Following an Unconventional Path appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is Sarah Riegelhuth the co-founder of Wealth Enhancers. She also co-founded a networking group called the League of Extraordinary of Women. Sarah began her businesses in Australia, but has since moved to the US. She studied photography in college, but chose financial planning in the long run. She also traveled Europe for three years. Sarah explains how that prepared her for entrepreneurship.   On today’s episode Sarah tells me how they started their startup and why she chose the financial educational platform. We discuss what the education system is missing for the Y generation (Millennials in the US.) Sarah tells us what Wealth Enhancers offers to their customers and what she thinks a newcomer to startups needs to know. Here are the points from today’s conversation: Sarah’s changing opinion about passion. Working with the Y generation. How the financial education sector is changing. What is missing from the educational system for this generation. Why budgets are important. How Sarah and Finn started their business. The importance of understanding your company culture. How Wealth Enhancers has evolved over time. How Sarah copes with stress. Sarah’s advice for getting PR for your business. Is writing a book a good move for your business? If you want to reach Sarah visit Wealth Enhancers and check out The League of Extraordinary Women. She has a large social media presence, so finding her on Instagram and Twitter will be fairly easier. Resources Mentioned Today: Wealth Enhancers The League of Extraordinary Women Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Twitter Sarah’s Instagram If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 56: Sarah Riegelhuth on Life as an Entrepreneur, Author, Money and Finance Expert appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is Robby Berthume. Robby owned his first business at the age of 14 and by the time he reached college age he was a millionaire. However he lost it all  and had to start over in his early twenties. On today’s episode Robby tells me how he bounced back from such a devastating financial blow and started over from scratch. Robby grew up in an unorthodox home and was home schooled, which allowed him to accelerate his education and get his foot firmly into entrepreneurship. Now-a-days Robby’s agency Bull & Beard is a “matchmaker” for businesses needing reliable and legitimate talent or creative services. He has rebuilt his brand with a new business partner and has made a new life for himself on the East Coast. Here are the points from today’s episode: The importance of offering value to people. Why Robby believes brands are developed, not manufactured. How to avoid fear in business. The benefits of homeschooling. How Robby started at age 14. Robby’s identity crisis in Los Angeles. Moving from Los Angeles to the East Coast to start over. What happened with the first business. How to rebuild your confidence. The difference between desire and desperation. Robby’s book Millennial Entrepreneur. The importance of patience in business. If you want to get in touch with Robby Berthume check out the resources below. Resources Mentioned Today: Bull & Beard Robby’s Twitter Bull & Beard Facebook Millennial Entrepreneur If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 55: Robby Berthume on Being an Entrepreneur and Providing Value appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is Susan Su the growth marketer of 500 Startups, a startup seed investment firm. 500 Startups is a world wide investment firm that has 1600 active investments. It has an accelerator program that helps founders who need a little boost. Susan has a technical background with her experience in Palo Alto and Google. She has worked with Ramit Sethi the author of I Will Teach You to be Rich. This impressive resume has given Susan a unique take on the business world. On today’s episode she tells us about these experiences and what she learned from them. Here are the points of our conversation: What is 500 Startups. How accelerators work. What is a growth marketer. Susan’s time at Stanford. Her time with Americorps. Working with Google. Working with Ramit Sethi. Why being able to negotiate is important. How to find a mentorship or apprenticeship. Why failure doesn’t exist. Why taking care of yourself is important. Resources Mentioned Today: Susansu,com Susan’s LinkedIn Sell Personal 500 Startups If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave a review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 54: Susan Su on Growth Marketing appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is Marcus Whitney of Jumpstart Foundry. Marcus is the co-founder of Jumpstart Foundry, a healthcare startup platform. He has made a name for himself as a serial entrepreneur and public speaker. He has recently joined the board of the USL (United Soccer League.) He has given a successful TEDx talk and has written the book Create+Orchestrate. It was funded by a Kickstarter campaign that reached its goal in 12 hours! On today’s episode Marcus tells us what the TEDx talk experience is like for the speaker and how he was able to use his talking points to develop Jumpstart. We discuss the crowdfunding campaign and the importance of “hustle” in business. Today’s points: Why Marcus became involved in the USL. How he prepared for his TEDx talk. How the TEDx talk changed Marcus’s business. What is Jumpstart Foundry? Why startups in the south don’t see the same funding as a coastal startup. What does “hustling” really mean in business? Create + Orchestrate and the Kickstarter campaign that began it. Going from a “wantrepreneur” to an entrepreneur. Mentorship vs. Inspiration If you would like to connect with Marcus Whitney, you can find him on twitter @marcuswhitney. Resources Mentioned Today: Jumpstart Foundry Create + Orchestrate April 2014 TEDx Talk If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 53: Marcus Whitney on Being a Serial Entrepreneur appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is John Rampton the founder and CEO of Due.com. John came to Silicon Valley from Utah and threw himself into the world of startups. John had a rough start in life, but took the lessons to be successful in his adulthood. During today’s episode John tells us about the early days of his career and how he builds his business. The topics we covered today: How John makes press connections. How John built his company. The role trust plays in connections and company building. Where John gets his content ideas. Why John chooses to work in “crowded” startup spaces. Why working in a niche is ideal. How John uses marketing. Why you shouldn’t compare yourself to others. How John relates to people. How to be effective during the work day. Why you need to be realistic in business. Resources Mentioned Today: Due.com John Rampton John Rampton on Twitter If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 52: John Rampton on Business Building Through Strong Connections appeared first on SellPersonal.

I welcome Tom Cox to the podcast today. Tom is a former Army Combat Medic and satellite controller who turned entrepreneur in civilian life. Tom has been involved in a lot of startup projects, but his most recent has the potential to change the world. Tom is CEO of Candl. A hand held device that acts as a personal wifi hotspot and sim-less radio. The units are about the size of a beer can and also include a flashlight, battery power, a hand crank, and solar panels. Tom’s device is meant to help people in disastrous situations keep in touch with people who can help them or family. After seeing the turmoil over in Syria, Tom got the idea for Candl. He took inspiration from the Tom’s shoes model of for every purchase one is sent to someone in a war zone or natural disaster area. This technology can help those who have had internet access denied or unavailable. On today’s episode Tom tells us about his experience in the Army and NSA.  He also tells us about his hopes for Candl. The points of today’s conversation: Tom’s time in the army. Why he chose to control satellites. Why Tom made the move to NSA.. How to find the right product idea. How to build the best team. How Tom branded his company. Tom’s mindset about sales. The “check or restraining order” strategy. The influences for Candl. Entrepreneurs vs. “Wantrepreneurs” To get in touch with Tom visit the Candl website. Email Tom at Tom@getcandl.com. Resources: Candl If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 51: Tom Cox on Being the Change You Want to See appeared first on SellPersonal.

Welcome to my 50th episode! My guest is one of my greatest influences, entrepreneur, and my father Ben Louviere. Ben is a jack of all trades who built a huge network through his numerous job experiences. After going out into the world with the plan of coming back to his father’s company; he was pushed into taking over the company after his father’s death. Ben was 23 years old. Ben became the president of Creole Engineering in New Orleans. He came into the business with nothing more than a “can do” attitude. Ben tells us how he took a 15 year old company with $2000 in the bank account and built it to a multi-million dollar company. Ben walks us through his crash course in his father’s business and the trends he got behind before anybody else. These trends kept him and the company far ahead of the competition. His keen business mind kept Creole Engineering going strong with him at the helm for 25 years. He also tells us how Hurricane Katrina affected his business and how he went forward. Here are the points from today’s episode: Ben’s business background How job hunting worked in 1960s New Orleans How the Vietnam War changed New Orleans What happened the night Ben’s father died Dealing with the aftermath of the death Ben’s first day at Creole Engineering Things Ben’s father did wrong in the business Ben’s learning curve and challenges in the beginning The trends Ben was able to get into over the course of 25 years Ben’s Hurricane Katrina experience Why Ben continued working even after retirement If you have an interest in reaching out to Ben, email him at ben.louviere@gmail.com. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.   The post Episode 50: Ben Louviere on Turning a Can-Do Attitude into a Multi-Million Dollar Business appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is Kyle Porter. Kyle is the CEO of SalesLoft. His first try at the startup ended badly, but Kyle came back with a new plan and made the company a success story, So many entrepreneurs are discouraged by a startup failure. Kyle shares how he got through it and how others can do it. During today’s episode we talk about the relaunch of SalesLoft and the changes Kyle made to make it work. He also talks about the importance of a supportive family and how he supported his family in return. Kyle’s story is encouraging and inspiring, so if you’re sitting back at zero or just haven’t jumped yet because you’re scared of failure this episode is ideal for you. The points from Kyle’s interview: The difference between a salesperson and an entrepreneur What failure was like for Kyle Why you should be transparent with investors when the company is failing Kyle’s connection with David Cummings How Kyle made the connection How to build a company with “core” or personal values How to build your personal platform within an industry What Kyle means when he says “Hustler” Why “sales” actually means “service” The value Kyle places on family To reach Kyle you can email him at kyle@salesloft.com.  He can also be found on Twitter @kyleporter. Resources Mentioned Today: SalesLoft If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 49: Kyle Porter on Relaunching a Startup and Lessons Learned Along the Way appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is Paul Brandon. Paul is a web designer who has built a successful interactive branding company. The company is called Vehicle Media and it keeps our guest super busy. Vehicle Media is an Atlanta based company that specializes in both traditional and digital media. Paul began his career as a web designer who built websites for sale. It’s an interesting “underground” world that Paul tells us about during the interview. We learn about the digital world and some of the dangers he tries to avoid. We also talk about Paul’s band Quaildogs. He is the lead guitarist and has played with the band for 4 years, During that time they have played some high profile shows, including Bonnaroo. Paul shares his passion for music with me and how he was able to make Vehicle Media the success it is today. Today’s Topics: What does Vehicle Media do How Paul found himself in Atlanta What is “the dark web” How selling websites can be “gray” How Vehicle Media started How the business has grown Paul’s advice for newcomers to digital media Why Facebook is good for business Why Paul doesn’t have much of a social media presence How to deal or plan around hackers The story of Quaildogs Paul’s jam session with Counting Crows member Adam Duritz To get in touch with Paul, you can email him at paul@vehiclemedia.com. Resources Mentioned Today: Vehicle Media Quaildogs Bonnaroo If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 48: Paul Brandon on Starting His Own Web Design and Branding Company appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is Lani Rosales, the Chief Operating Officer for The American Genius, an entrepreneur news site. She founded the site with her husband, Ben. Lani works with the site’s sales team and writing team. On today’s episode Lani tells me how she and her husband started theamericangenius.com and how they made the pivot from a blog to a news format. We also discuss the work/life balance and what Lani thinks about their growth. The topics we discussed today were: Working in the content producing industry How theamericangenius.com began What it’s like for Lani to work with her husband Why you can’t make everybody happy What it means to be transparent What it means to be truthful Being truthful vs. being transparent How to make processes How to collect content for the general public Lani’s experience with sales Big Ass Social Happy Hour Why you need a “common enemy” Lani’s advice for newcomers The rise of “passive reading” Lani’s opinion of Medium Resources Mentioned Today: Theamericangenius.com The Big Ass Social Happy Hour (BASHH) lanirosales@gmail.com @laniar If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.  The post Episode 47: Lani Rosales on Building a Content Producing Business appeared first on SellPersonal.

Please consider supporting the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/clouvi My guest today is William Arruda, the founder of Reach Personal Branding. William started his career out as a marketing and branding manager. After reading the article, The Brand Called You, William began to consider making a branding company. William has a passion to help people find what their skill set is and what makes them good at it. On today’s episode William tells me how that article changed his way of thinking about business. The concept of personal branding is part of the “new mindset” of business. This mindset is slowly taking over the corporate and private sectors alike, but it took a while for William’s message to catch on. We discuss what it was like to have that hurdle and how he networked his way into a successful business. Some of the topics we covered today are: The “old mindset” vs. the “new mindset.” How The Brand Called You inspired William. How William was able to get noticed in a non-interested business culture. Why “the old way” is going away. What is a personal brand? Why you need a personal brand. The importance of a consistent image online and in person. Why listening is your most effective tool. William’s published book and the lessons he learned from it. Why you should be aware of your personal weaknesses. Resources Mentioned Today: Reach Personal Branding Ditch, Dare, Do Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand The Brand Called You If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.   The post Episode 46: William Arruda on the Role Personal Branding Plays in the New Mindset of Business appeared first on SellPersonal.

Support the Show Here: https://www.patreon.com/clouvi My guest today is Miranda Barry, the senior director of Fable Learning at Isabella Products. Miranda began her career after attending Stanford. She began her working life in sales. From sales, she stepped into an acting career. This acting career lead to a job in independent film. Her film experience lead to a children’s television career. Taking what she learned from children’s television, she helps develop educational products for schools and libraries. On today’s episode, Miranda tells me how she was able to pivot to all these forms of media. Her impressive resume makes for an informative discussion about the entertainment industry and the American education system. The topics we discussed today were: Miranda’s experience while working at American Playhouse Why Sesame Street was so successful The recurring interest in Ghostwriter How the independent film industry has changed Miranda’s background in door to door sales The importance of doing something worthwhile How relationships help and shape your career Miranda’s advice for newcomers to the media industry Why people need to take their careers into their own hands The future of one-on-one technology in education To learn more about Miranda Barry, go to isabellaproducts.com, and email her at miranda.barry@isabellaproducts.com. Resources Mentioned Today: Isabella Products Fable Learning If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes, visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 45: Miranda Barry on the Entertainment Industry and the American Eucation System appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is Debby Stone of Novateur Partners. Debby is an executive coach. She specializes in helping people who are at a point in their careers where they need guidance to the next level. Her biggest selling point is helping people find what they are without the title. Debby believes titles are confining and she wants people to build off what they do well without the definitions. On today’s episode Debby tells us how she does this for her clients. We talk about how she found herself in this career and why she loves it. Debby has also written a book called The Art of Self Promotion. Some of the topics we discuss today are below: Why titles are not useful How relationships are key Asking the right questions The 2 ingredients of Debby’s success Why reaching out to platforms are important Why Debby enjoys what she does Debby’s book What is executive presence How high performers can use Debby’s services What Fierce Love is Why social media needs to be embraced Identifying your primary motives and core values Resources Mentioned Today Novateur Partners The Art of Self Promotion If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 44: Debby Stone on How to Help People Reach New Levels appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is Paul Ollinger the author of You Should Totally Get an MBA and stand up comedian. Paul attended Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business and graduated with his MBA. During his time in school he learned he was “the funny guy.” He enjoyed honing his act on stage and found himself working for the then new Yahoo in the early years of the internet. After some time at Yahoo, Paul decided he wanted to pursue standup comedy full time. So he left the company and began hosting at the Improv during 2005 to 2007. He lived out his dream and got to see some of the greats take the stage like Bob Saget and Roseanne Barr. Once Paul was settled down he heard about this new company, Facebook. He joined the team and watched one of the internet’s biggest juggernauts take over the social media industry. On today’s episode Paul tells me about this unconventional ride and how comedy has always helped him offer a unique perspective. Some of the topics Paul tells us about are: Paul’s love affair with comedy and how he found it The benefits of business school Comedy for friends vs. Comedy for strangers How not to be “that guy” Working for Yahoo and Launch.com The move to stand up comedy How to develop an act Paul’s motivations for stand up How Paul got his big break The importance of commitment to the craft of comedy Working for Facebook What Paul is up to today and his book To learn more about Paul visit his website link below or any other of his social media platforms below in the resources section. Resources from today’s episode: Paul’s website Paul’s Facebook Paul’s LinkedIn Paul’s Twitter Paul’s Instagram You Should Totally Get an MBA: A Comedian’s Guide to Top U.S. Business Schools If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 43: Paul Ollinger on Mixing Comedy and Business appeared first on SellPersonal.

My guest today is Aaron Hillegass, the founder and CEO of Big Nerd Ranch. Big Nerd Ranch is a training camp for technology developers. Aaron and his company work with all types of developers from independent freelancers to big corporations needing to keep up with current trends. Aaron really found his need to be useful to customers at NeXt, the company Steve Jobs started after leaving Apple. Aaron learned the right way to run a tech company and applied it to his own desire to fill a need in the industry. The answer he came up with was Big Nerd Ranch, the company has become a major success and Aaron himself has been named one of Forbes’ Top Stock Brokers. Today Aaron tells us about his time at NeXt and what really drove him to build Big Nerd Ranch. Some of the topics we discuss today are: Working at NeXt with Steve Jobs Lessons learned by his time in the tech industry Aaron’s definition of strategy How to avoid Imposter Syndrome Big Nerd Ranch’s future Aaron’s involvement with Mortgage Back Securities Aaron’s  views on education Why empathy is important in business The changing environment of Silicon Valley and the industry in general Aaron’s gratitude to his father Resources Mentioned Today: Big Nerd Ranch Aaron’s Twitter If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast. The post Episode 42: Aaron Hillegass on Technology and the Big Nerd Ranch appeared first on SellPersonal.