Today's Entrepreneur with Ande Lyons

Welcome Entrepreneurs to a delicious interview with Digital Marketing for Musicians expert Brenin Watts! Brenin is passionate about the fusion of business and creative presence, specifically the integration of technology in the arts and the balancing of artistic integrity and marketability in the music industry. If you’re just starting out as a musician or if you’ve been on the road for years, you will find actionable advice to increase your audience and your sales from this inspirational interview. Brenin shares key digital marketing and traditional marketing strategies to incorporate into your music BUSINESS. Yes, you are an Artist Entrepreneur and need to apply the same marketing and business principles to your music as a traditional business does to their product/service. Brenin also shares his favorite must read book for all musicians: All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald Passman. If you’re ready to build momentum and maximize success with your music business, please click the play button! Thank you for tuning in… and heartfelt thanks for sharing this interview… MUAH! Ande ? http://andelyons.com About Brenin Watts Originally from the small-town of Lakefield, Ontario, Brenin now resides in Montreal, Quebec, earning a degree in Marketing and International Business at McGill University. Brenin is passionate about the fusion of business and creative presence, specifically the integration of technology in the arts and the balancing of artistic integrity and marketability in the music industry. Having consulted artists independently in the past, Brenin now acts as the Creative Director at Montreal digital marketing firm iNexxus in the music department aptly titled Music Promo Today. Please connect with Brenin on LinkedIn … he’d love to hear from you! The post Digital Marketing for Musicians with Brenin Watts appeared first on Possibility Partners.

In 2015 the Security and Exchange Commission signed off on new regulations under the JOBS Act allowing average investors to buy equity in startups on crowdfunding platforms—think Kickstarter but with actual equity for sale, not just trinkets in exchange for a donation. Startups will now be able to raise serious amounts of money, and it’s going to be based on merit and on the skill and ability of the entrepreneur to communicate. It’s not going to be dependent on whom you know or if you happen to have good access to VCs and Angel Investors. To get a deeper understanding of how entrepreneurs stand to benefit from the new equity crowdfunding regulations we’re chatting with serial entrepreneur, Silicon Valley Angel Investor, and DreamFunded co-founder, Manny Fernandez. Recently named by Inc. Magazine as one of the 33 entreperneurs to watch in 2016, Manny is an equity crowdfunding thought leader whose platform, DreamFunded, provides pre-screened and proven investment opportunities for investors. Manny shares what an entrepreneur needs to know to raise capital from this new crowd of investors. Our conversation includes: how to use the equity crowdfunding platforms to raise money 2016 Trends for equity crowdfunding the difference between an “accredited investor” and “general public/non-accredited investor why would a business choose equity crowdfunding over Angel Investors/VCs secrets to building your social media platform in preparation for an equity crowdfunding campaign equity crowdfunding success stories Best practices for pitching an equity crowdfunding campaign AND… at 25:00 on the video… he shares a free download gift: a powerpoint for your crowdfunding campaign! If you’re thinking about equity crowdfunding for your business, please hit the play button below and get ready to take notes. Manny generously shares information that will help you create a sensationally successful fundraising outcome for your business! Thank you for tuning in and for sharing your comments here or on my YouTube Channel. Blowing you grateful MUAHs from Boston!! Ande Lyons About Manny Fernandez Manny Fernandez is a Silicon Valley angel investor, angel group founder, serial entrepreneur and keynote speaker. He has been successful with both his own ventures as well as helping other startups achieve success as an advisor. Fernandez won the equity crowdfunding leadership award while co-founding DreamFunded.com. Prior to co-founding DreamFunded, Fernandez founded SF Angels Group in San Francisco and has been an investor with TiE Angels since 2012. Fernandez was just named in Inc. Magazine’s list of the top 33 entrepreneurs to watch in 2016 and was named 2014 SF Angel Investor of the Year. He is the 14th most followed Angel Investor on Twitter with over 100,000 followers. Fernandez is an international keynote speaker, frequent judge and panelist for startup demo days, Bay Area corporations, colleges and universities. Fernandez has been a featured guest speaker at: South by Southwest (Texas), SLUSH (Finland), Epicenter Festival (Mexico), East Meets West (Hawaii), Stanford University, UC Berkeley, Harvard University, University of San Francisco (USF), PayPal, Yahoo!, Plug and Play, USAWeek in Europe, Intel Global Challenge, California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s (CHCC) SharkTank, Startup Grind, AngelHack Global Demo, Startup Weekend and many more. Most recently Manny has been a guest on CNBC Squawk Box – twice! Learn more about Manny by visiting his website and please connect with him on social media via: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.   The post Raise Startup Capital Using Equity Crowdfunding with Manny Fernandez CEO of DreamFunded appeared first on Possibility Partners.

Are you a promiscuous connector on LinkedIn? Saying yes to anyone who swings by with a wink and a smile? LinkedIn is only as powerful as your network… and your network is only as powerful as you choose to build it. When you carefully construct a network of quality connections on LinkedIn, you will be amazed at who knows who and how quickly you can get in front of prospects. This week’s guest on the Possibility Partners Show is Social Media Influencer, Speaker and Private Coach Laura Virili, who shares her insider insights, instructions and the often overlooked marketing and prospecting techniques for LinkedIn. Laura coaches financial advisors, attorneys, accountants and other professionals on how to get started on LinkedIn… then continuously leverage their power and potential… step-by-step… to drive results. We chat about “insider” LinkedIn strategies, including: • Easy steps to tag connections and create Pipelines • Advanced searches and making LinkedIn do the work for you • Staying top of mind, tip of tongue • The Art of Wow Are you ready to build a powerful introduction network on LinkedIn? Then please click the play button below and start your networking engines because you are going to SOAR with Laura’s advice! Click here to grab Laura’s fabulous handout she mentions during the show. The BEST GUIDE EVER… and for you seasoned LinkedIn folks, the last 3 slides are going to rock your world. Heartfelt thanks for tuning in – feel free to contact Laura or myself with any questions – and let’s connect on LinkedIn – MUAH! Ande Lyons Your Chief Possibility Officer About Laura Virili Laura Virili has always been a connector.  While other seven year-olds were playing with dolls, she was introducing hers to dolls across the street and across town. Today, Laura is a leading social media influencer, speaker, and private coach.  In demand and ahead of the curve when it comes to leveraging LinkedIn and other “platforms for professionals,” Laura is a featured speaker at large industry conferences.  She also works with smaller groups at various companies, and conducts one-on-one training with individuals.  Ultimately, she enjoys helping people connect the dots and reach that a-ha moment of clarity. Widely considered to be at the forefront of “LinkedIn for Leaders” in their field, Laura offers the very latest insight and instruction AND shares the most overlooked marketing and prospecting techniques used by her clients every day. Learn more about Laura by visiting her website and be sure to connect with Laura via the following social media platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Google+ and Facebook. The post Make Your LinkedIn Network an Introduction Machine appeared first on Possibility Partners.

Do you struggle with justifying the need to have an email newsletter for your business? Would it help to learn some tips and techniques to overcome these challenges and create awesome, engaging email newsletters that generate an amazing return on investment? (Waving YES here!) Digital Marketing and Online Presence Expert +Stephan Hovnanian shares his secret success tips for email marketing.  He’s the Founder of +Shovi Websites, a website design and email marketing company located outside Boston. Stephan is also a favorite Google+ authority and author of the popular eBook series: Google+ Pro Tips.  (A must read for all newbie Plussers!) I often refer to Stephan as the small business owner’s Chief Marketing Officer for hire. He has the unique ability to leverage his days managing websites, while staying up to speed with all the latest trends across the web so his clients don’t have to. Be still my entrepreneurial heart! In this episode Stephan walks you through what you need to know to create an email marketing campaign that’s in alignment with you and your business. We’re talking about email newsletter strategies, including opt-in guidelines, autoresponder engagement, how to grow your email list using landing pages, how to deliver the promised goods to your subscribers, tips for higher conversions, and how to balance the need for client touchpoints without annoying the client. (To get email smart right now click here.) Are you ready to jumpstart your email marketing campaign? Then please click the play button below and get ready to take notes! Thank  you for tuning in to this episode of the Possibility Partners Show. Keep up with all the Shows by subscribing to my YouTube channel here… thank you! Wishing you a delicious day – MUAH! Ande Lyons About Stephan Hovnanian Stephan has spent his career helping companies overcome the challenges of maintaining their online presence effectively by developing and executing strategies unique to them. He is the founder of Shovi Websites, a website design and email marketing company located outside Boston. The company builds custom websites, semi-custom WordPress sites, provides hosting, website management, and email marketing services to the small firm who realizes the importance of a solid online presence, but doesn’t have the experience or in-house staff to handle the day-to-day. Get a jump start on your Opt-In strategy here: Complete Guide to Creating an Opt-In Guide. Please connect with Stephan via his website and the following social media platforms: Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, SoundCloud, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram. PSST: It’s pronounced Stephan (Step-an, A as in father) Hovnanian (Hov-nan-yen, long O as in grove. The post Get Smart About Email Marketing with Stephan Hovnanian appeared first on Possibility Partners.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Legal documents play an essential role in protecting the interests of the business and business owners. Company by-laws, operating agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), employment agreements, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), licensing agreements, non compete agreements, online terms of use, privacy policies, share purchase agreements and shareholders agreements are among the list of must-haves for legal documents. And don’t forget the trademarks, copyright, patents, beta testing and strategies agreements! With everything else on our Entrepreneurial Adventurer’s desk, how can we keep up with all the documentation our business needs to always be legally protected? On this episode of The Possibility Partners Show, Attorneys Ric Gruber Jr and Jon Pasky of Openlegal™ are here to help us better understand which documents we need for our Entrepreneurial Legal Survival Kit so we are prepared for growth and innovation. If you’re ready to find out if you and your business are legally protected and prepared for success, please click the Play button. Knowledge is power… you need to KNOW this area of your business. Thank you for tuning in – MUAH! Ande Lyons http://andelyons.com #Andelicious Disclaimer: This recorded conversation is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Transmission of the conversation is not intended to create, and viewing and/or listening does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Viewers and listeners are advised to seek professional help if they are concerned about a specific legal issue. About Ric Gruber Ric Gruber Jr is an attorney and web entrepreneur who brings years of experience assisting start-ups through Technical, international intellectual property licensing and brand protection, working at an incubator in Silicon Valley, as well as the knowledge he has obtained over the years of self starting many of his own ventures including owning & operating restaurants, as well as being a former teacher and Division 1 athlete. He recently was honored to sit as a Judge for the International Moot Court Competition in Information Technology & Privacy Law and expects to join the adjunct faculty staff at the John Marshall Law School’s Center for Information Technology & Privacy. He offers experience in corporate governance, transactional intellectual property, data security, privacy compliance, restaurant franchising, advertising & entertainment law. About Jon Pasky Jonathan has worked as an intellectual property attorney, prosecuting patents, filing trademarks and copyrights and negotiating licenses for startup companies and established corporations alike. In 2010, Jon co-founded what was to become the Midwest’s largest technology & innovation conference, Techweek. He also co-founded Data 2.0, Inc., which produces the Data 2.0 Summit (500+ attendees), the DataWeek Conference & Festival (1,000+ attendees) and the Developer Week Conference & Festival (1,000+ attendees) in San Francisco. Jon’s goal is to educate and provide entrepreneurs on the necessity and benefits of robust intellectual property protection and utilization while operating with the agility and expertise that the business world demands. Learn more about the services Ric and Jon provide their clients by visiting their flat-fee legal service website.  Be sure to connect with them via the following social media platforms: Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook . The post Legal Survival Kit for Entrepreneurs appeared first on Possibility Partners.

“Rules enable one to follow. Knowledge enables one to lead.” ~ David Brier Have you been following the 4 Deadly Sins of Branding? Or perhaps you have your branding frequency dial tuned to WIIFM (what’s in it for me) instead of WIIFT (what’s in it for them)? Our Guest this week on the Possibility Partners Show, Brilliant Branding veteran David Brier, lifts us out of backward boring branding and into magical meaningful branding … so we can proudly say “YES… our customers DO give a $&#! about our brand!” David is often compared to a cross between a triple shot espresso, a comedy club and a TED talk! For three decades he has provided branding strategies, brand identities and package design for startups, retail, technology and tourism brands around the world. From the five words you must know to have a great brand… to a sensational example of packaging reinvention for a luxury brand… David covers everything to help you and your brand soar! If you’re ready and 100% willing to put compromise on the back shelf and take a stand for what’s awesome, rebellious and inspired, then click the play button below! Thank you for tuning in – grateful MUAHs! Ande Lyons PS: Here are the videos David mentioned during the show:  What is Branding; ROI: Return on Ingenuity; and David Brier on Burgers, Eskimos and Being Exceptional About David Brier David Brier, a recipient of over 345 international awards, has been written about or featured in ADWEEK, Fast Company, Forbes, INC, Huffington Post, the New York Times and Business Insider. Ranked by Klout #3 in the world for Branding, David serves a client base throughout the US and internationally helping established brands, startups and even cities rise above the noise. Shark Tank star and NY Times bestseller Daymond John says, “David Brier is brilliant with branding” while sales expert Grant Cardone calls David “a branding genius.” In fact, David’s interview on Grant’s Power Players program reached #1 on iTunes. His videos on branding have been shown around the world with What is Branding having gone viral with over 261,000 views worldwide. David, a lifelong advocate of the independent entrepreneur, was recently presented with a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship pin by Daymond John. Please connect with David via his website and on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, FastCompany Blog, LinkedIn and grab The Lucky Brand – Free eBook. The post Keep Your Brand Promise, Keep Your Customers with David Brier appeared first on Possibility Partners.

“Profit is not an event. It’s a habit.” ~ Mike Michalowicz By his 35th birthday Mike Michalowicz (pronounced mi-‘kal-o-wits) had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. Confident that he had the formula to success, he became an angel investor… and proceeded to lose his entire fortune. Then he started all over again, driven to find better ways to grow healthy, strong companies… with a personal life mission to help eradicate entrepreneurial poverty. Among other innovative strategies, Mike created the “Profit First Formula,” a way for businesses to ensure profitability from their very next deposit forward. Mike is now running his third million dollar venture, is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal; is the former MSNBC business make-over expert; is a popular keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics; and is the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, which Business Week deemed “the entrepreneur’s cult classic.” Mike’s also a ton of fun and fills his audiences with profitable know-how and an abundance of laughter! Are you ready to learn and laugh? Please click the PLAY button and watch how to turn your business into a money making machine! Thank you for tuning in – MUAH! Ande Lyons #Andelicious About Mike Michalowicz Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multi-million dollar companies and is the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and what BusinessWeek deemed the entrepreneurs cult classic, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal, and regularly travels the globe as entrepreneurial advocate You can learn more about Mike at his website, and please connect with him on the following social media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and YouTube.   The post Prevent Entrepreneurial Poverty with Mike Michalowicz appeared first on Possibility Partners.

The economy didn’t just go “down” over the last 6 years— it changed. Our traditional approach to business development and client growth just isn’t cutting it anymore. In today’s market, consumers demand more. Sales cycles are longer, competition is stronger, and market differentiation is far more complex. Because far more than the economy changed. The consumer changed. Well informed, highly skeptical, and squarely in control…  consumers are no longer listening to what YOU are saying about your business. To thrive in this new economy, Entrepreneurs need a new approach. Our guest, Business Growth Expert Meridith Elliott Powell, helps you turn this new economy into your economy, including how to win over new prospects, build deep and profitable relationships, and take the stress and anxiety out of attracting and growing your business. Are you ready to Win in the New Economy? Then please click on the PLAY button below and get ready to take notes, because Meridith’s advice will shift your business into overdrive! Thank you for tuning in! If you’d like to watch more Possibility Partner Shows, click here – MUAH! Ande Lyons Chief Possibility Officer About Meridith Elliott Powell An internationally certified coach, consultant, speaker and author, Meridith Elliott Powell has earned an enthusiastic following among industry leaders across the nation. An award winning business owner, Meridith’s career began in sales and marketing and transitioned into executive positions in finance and commercial banking. This background gives her the unique ability to bring the “numbers side” and the “people side” of a business together, working towards common goals. Her signature style and her ability to rapidly connect with people make her a sought after speaker, coach and strategist. Meridith’s book, Winning In The Trust & Value Economy, reveals the strategies of how to make this economy start working for you. Her newest book, Just Own It, is about creating cultures where employees are inspired to step up to the plate, take ownership and help drive results. Please connect with Meridith via her website and the following social media platforms: Google+, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and here’s her Keynote Speaker information.  The post Win Consumers in the New Trust and Value Economy with Meridith Elliott Powell appeared first on Possibility Partners.

“Life is your movie production. If you don’t like what you are experiencing, re-write the script.” – Debra Oakland Imagine you are the creative writer, director, producer and leading star in the hit movie of your own life! In this episode of the Possibility Partners Show, our guest, Bestselling Author Debra Oakland, will entertain, educate and inspire you to courageously create the most purposeful, peaceful and positive life you have dreamed of living, and always deserved. From her debut book, Change Your Movie, Change Your Life, Debra shares how you can experience an epiphany of spiritual awareness to understand what you want in your life, what you don’t want, and how to achieve your goal with actionable intention. Are you ready to have a hit movie? Then please click on the play button (video or podcast below) to hear Debra’s remarkable advice! Thank you for tuning in – MUAH! Ande Lyons ? http://andelyons.com #andelicious About Debra Oakland Debra Oakland is founder of Living in Courage Online – A Spiritual Oasis for Overcoming Life’s Biggest Challenges. Over a short 4 years Debra lost her 21 year old son, her baby girl in the 8th month of pregnancy and both brothers. A few years later, her father passed from prostate cancer. Debra’s story and passion to teach others how to live a life in courage, has been featured in major media outlets including TV, radio, magazines, and best-selling books. Debra lives in Laguna Beach California with her husband and best-friend, Cody. Change Your Movie, Change Your Life is Debra’s debut book, which you can purchase via this link. Learn more about Debra and her courageous work by visiting her website , and please connect with her on social media via: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.   The post Change your Movie, Change your Life with Debra Oakland appeared first on Possibility Partners.

What if we could experience each moment more deeply as it unfolds, make it last longer, make it more memorable? We would have a more momentous life—a more richly lived, fully experienced life. While it may seem daunting to live fully in the moment in our fast-paced, distracted world, our Guest… Author, Speaker and C-Suite Coach Achim Nowak … shares his disarmingly practical, no-nonsense guide that can instantly elevate your experience of any moment. From his newest book, The Moment, Achim reveals the Four Keys to: Wake up your senses to create a more sumptuous experience of the world. Crave meaning to discover a deeper appreciation for moments as they unfold. Wave-ride energy to create the thrill of momentum in your life. Make time stand still and be rewarded with the gift of the flow experience. Achim talks about prajna, provides examples of wave-ride energy, and guides us on a journey of deeper understanding and awareness. Are you ready to experience a more momentous life? Please click the play button (video or podcast) below to elevate your moments! Thank you for tuning in and for sharing your comments here or on my YouTube Channel. Blowing you grateful MUAHs from Boston! Ande Lyons About Achim Nowak Achim Nowak is an author, speaker, C-Suite coach, and an international authority on personal presence. His new book The Moment: A Practical Guide to Creating a Mindful Life in a Distracted World has just been released (New Page Books/www.themoment.expert). His previous books have become prized resources for entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 executives around the globe. Achim and his work have been featured on 60 Minutes, Fox News, NPR, in The New York Times, USA Today, The New York Post and MindBodyGreen. Achim’s work for The Shimon Peres Centre for Peace, where he helmed a collaboration between Palestinian, Israeli and Jordanian theatre artists, was captured in the award-winning documentary “The Last Enemy.” Achim’s popular weekly Energy Boost message is received by a wide circle of influencers around the globe. You can order Achim’s The Moment and his other books here. Learn more about Achim by visiting his website and please connect with him on social media via: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.   The post Create a More Momentous Life with Achim Nowak appeared first on Possibility Partners.

“For true success ask yourself these four questions: Why? Why not? Why not me? Why not now?” – James Allen These are questions business owners around the world ask themselves before heading out on their Entrepreneurial Adventure. But when the going gets rough, how do we nurture our hearts while staying tuned in to our dreams, visions, and possibilities? Best-selling author, speaker, relationship expert and social futurist, Susan Winter’s gift is her ability to illuminate the greater possibilities within all humans and establish a foundational framework from which to access our inherent magnificence. A graduate of Indiana University’s School of Music, Susan’s experience as a professional communicator led her from Opera singer, to on-camera anchor. With a long-standing career in national television she became the host/moderator of Corporate Profiles on FINANCIAL NEWS NETWORK (now known as CNBC). Working as a corporate spokeswoman for over 15 years, Susan handled the on-camera communications for over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies. She’s run businesses, and she’s written two award-winning best-selling books. Find out how to stay true to your entrepreneurial journey and click the PLAY button. Susan captivates an audience with her glowing presence – I know you’ll love her delicious view of the world! “Living the life you desire is the act of reconnecting to the limitless power you already possess. Allowing your magnificence to shine forth is the process of uncovering your own perfection and realizing, you are your greatest asset.” ~ Susan Winter Thank you for tuning in – MUAH! Ande Lyons About Susan Winter As seen on OPRAH, best-selling author/relationship expert Susan Winter (Allowing Magnificence and Older Women/Younger Men) specializes in evolutionary forms of loving partnership and higher thinking. She writes, speaks and coaches on accessing our inherent perfection in life and love. Media credits include: THE TODAY SHOW, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, ABC/CBS/NBC EVENING NEWS, CNN, COSMO, HARPERS BAZAAR, PEOPLE, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, NEW YORK MAGAZINE, THE LONDON TIMES, THE NEW YORK TIMES and THE HUFFINGTON POST. In radio Susan is a frequent guest on NPR, ABC, PLAYBOY NETWORK (Sirius Radio), and CBS News Radio. Please connect with Susan via her website and the following social media platforms: Google+, Facebook,  Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Purchase a copy of Susan’s best selling, award winning book Allowing Magnificence here; it’s a recipient of Amazon Editors’ Favorite Books of 2014!   The post The Heart of Entrepreneurship with Susan Winter appeared first on Possibility Partners.

How would you like to create your most prosperous year… ever? Our Divinely Delicious Guest, Intuitive Business Coach Jaden Sterling, shows you how to increase your focus, your confidence and your prosperity with his extraordinary advice. Author of the award-winning, international bestselling book, The Alchemy of True Success: Activate Your Mind, Revitalize Your Body and Reignite Your Spirit, Jaden loves helping entrepreneurs around the world tap into their abundance and fatten their wallets by combining spiritual principles with practical business strategies. During the show Jaden pulled cards from his Manifesting Wealth and Wisdom Daily Oracle Cards and did mini readings for the live audience. Click here to purchase a deck for your daily readings. Are you ready to fill your Soul AND your wallet? Click the Play button (video or podcast below) and get started NOW. Thank you for tuning in – MUAH! Ande ? About Jaden Sterling JADEN STERLING is an intuitive business coach and award winning, International, best selling author of  The Alchemy Of True Success: Activate Your Mind, Revitalize Your Body and Reignite Your Spirit. Jaden is also founder of Life Success Academy where entrepreneurs, coaches and business owners become more confident, focused, prosperous and successful. Jaden teaches and consults from his personal and professional experiences, having earned a spot in the 1% income earners in the United States at age 26 and by age 31, he retired from corporate America. Jaden is famous for teaching entrepreneurs how to work on their business, and not in it. Jaden is a sought after media expert featured regularly on radio, TV and in print, including Calgary TV, Be Scene TV, Fox Business, Africa Business Daily, The Huffington Post, Om-Times Magazine and many others. Jaden’s mission is to inspire 1 million people to align with their purpose and live a life of freedom. Learn more about Jaden by visiting his website, sign up for his newsletter here, and please connect with him on social media via Facebook  (be sure to check out his daily money meter!), and Twitter. The post Fill Your Soul and Your Wallet with Jaden Sterling appeared first on Possibility Partners.

Publicity is key for any entrepreneur growing their business. In fact, nothing will boost your credibility and visibility faster than leveraging the power of the media. Yet the thought of adding one more item to your To-Day List can feel overwhelming… which is why I invited this week’s Guest, Publicity Maven Christina Daves, to bring you her simple tips on how to effectively handle your own PR to help take your business to the next level in the shortest amount of time. Christina is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and run four successful companies over the past 20 years.  It was through her most recent adventure where she learned how to create a PR buzz on her own, appearing in over 200 media outlets, including national and local television and publications, generating over six figures in sales. Are you ready to learn how to get on TV, radio and in print… on your own… without hiring a PR Firm? YAY… because you’ll find the best advice on this episode of Possibility Partners TV… just click the Play button! Thank you so much for tuning in – MUAH! Ande Lyons Christina Daves Christina Daves is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and run four successful companies over the past 20 years. With no resources remaining when she launched her latest venture, CastMedic Designs, Christina taught herself everything she could about generating her own publicity. Since launching in 2012, she has appeared in over 200 media outlets including national and local television and publications generating over six figures in sales. As a result of her PR success, she created PR for Anyone® to help other small business owners learn how to do what she did to have similar success. Christina is also the author of the bestselling book, PR for Anyone™ – 100+ Affordable Ways to Easily Create Buzz for Your Business. Please connect with Christina via her website, Google+, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Pinterest. Grab Christina’s Book PR for Anyone here. The post Get Publicity and Create Buzz for Your Business – Christina Daves appeared first on Possibility Partners.

Becoming a credible and conscious leader of your company and your life demands tremendous self-awareness. What do you stand for? What are the self-limiting beliefs that keep you from becoming who you want to BE? How do others perceive and understand you? Entrepreneurs: building a better YOU is necessary for your personal and your business’ growth, and it has a huge impact on the relationship and connection with your business stakeholders. This week’s guest, Chief Radical Officer Stephan K. Thieringer, founder of the Human Innovation Garage, educates executives, business owners and entrepreneurs about the importance of radical self-awareness and about the role of purpose in leadership. Stephan helps his clients create and set goals and boundaries around values and passions, which allows the creative mind to surface rather than being limited by compliance-driven thinking. The outcome:  your work feels richer and your contributions to society are stronger. Are you ready to go deeper and experience radical self-awareness? Then please grab your open mind and click on the PLAY button. You will be transformed and uplifted by this conversation! Thank you for tuning in and for sharing your comments here or on my YouTube Channel. Blowing you grateful MUAHs from Boston! Ande About Stephan K. Thieringer A Boston resident, German native and global citizen, Stephan’s sole focus is on The Human Innovation Garage focusing on executive, entrepreneurs’ and teams’ Radical Self-Awareness Transformation. Stephan ended a three-year tenure as President, CEO and Director at AcrossWorld Education, a platform technology company he co-founded in late 2008. In 2013 Stephan was selected a mentor for New York City’s EDC Venture fellows class of 2013. In September 2012, he was honored by CMO Asia and the World Education Awards in collaboration with the Asian Confederation of businesses with the prestigious Asian Education Leadership award and given the “Visionary Leadership Award for his work impacting economic development”. Stephan is a strong and public voice for innovative thinking about the nexus of business, strategy and education, Stephan has been featured in business and education publications such as EduTech, Business Week, the Financial Express, the Hindu Times, NYT, Boston Globe, Times of India, the WSJ and the BBJ. Stephan was an early visionary of SaaS in the online compliance learning space and impacted various learning standards in workgroups under IEEE SC36, with an emphasis on interoperability. Stephan is currently a member of the editorial board of SSRE’s Science and Research Publication in India, a founding Executive Committee Member of the Open Educational Resources in Cancer consortium (OERC), an ELES Ambassador and an Advisor to the OEN Africa Network. Please visit The Human Innovation Garage and be sure to connect with Stephan via the following social media platforms: Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.   The post Lead from a Place of Radical Self-Awareness with Stephan Thieringer appeared first on Possibility Partners.

Do you have a talent, a precious gift you wish to share with the world? Are there days where you imagine earning money while serving folks who need your heart centered services and products? Our guest this week on the Possibility Partners Show is Mitchell Osborn, a Psychic Medium, Dream Interpreter, Animal Communicator and Intuitive Soul Coach. He launched his heart centered business while remaining happily employed at his current job! Mitchell shares his insights and strategies for creating and growing a profitable heart centered business. You will especially love his tips on HOW to charge for your services and WHY. Thank you for tuning in – MUAH! Ande Lyons http://andelyons.com #Andelicious About Mitchell Osborn Mitchell Osborn is a Psychic Medium, Dream Interpreter, Animal Communicator and Intuitive Soul Coach. He uses his abilities to help identify soul-level solutions for wellness, enlightenment and growth. He focuses on assisting his clients and students to recognize the world of energy around them & be able to make their own confident empowered decisions from an intuitively informed centered & balanced place. Learn more about Intuitive Mitchell by visiting his website , and be sure to watch his daily readings via his YouTube Channel. You can connect with Mitchell via the following social media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Newsletter About Ande An enthusiastic and experienced entrepreneur with an MBA and four successful businesses to her credit, Ande is the founder and Chief Possibility Officer of *Possibility Partners*, where she mentors CEOs and provides tips, tools and resources for startups and early stage entrepreneurs launching, branding and building their business dreams. The post Grow a Heart Centered Business with Intuitive Mitchell appeared first on Possibility Partners.

Blogging, videos, product offerings, online presence and courses… entrepreneurs are continually refining their brand story. Creating a clear and compelling Brand Promise, the emotional experience we want to evoke in our customers every single time we engage with them, is the foundation of your business. Because 90% of the information the brain processes is visual, you need a Visual Branding Strategy … a story that translates quickly to the customer in a way they can easily repeat to others. This week on The Possibility Partners Show we’re getting served a big ol’ heaping portion of badassary branding advice from The Branded Solopreneur and DIY Branding Expert Andrea Beltrami! Dre helps solopreneurs and small business entrepreneurs from around the world create a vision for their voice. She shares her best tasty tidbits to help us implement effective visual marketing strategies for our businesses so we stand out online and reach our target customers. Which will lead to that delicious of all outcomes:  loyal, repeat customers who become passionate word-of-mouth evangelists for your business. Be still my heart! Are you ready to leverage the power of visuals to increase you brand awareness? Then please click the Play button and get ready to own your Branding Badass Self – woo hoo! Dre talks about tools, fonts, styles, images, color… everything you need to have a positive DIY branding experience. Thank you so much for tuning in  – MUAH! ? Ande ? About Andrea Beltrami Andrea ‘Dre’ Beltrami is a straight shooting, wine guzzling, sassy California girl who in 2012 traded in her miserable day job for her lifelong dream of self-employment. Over the last two years Dre has helped solopreneurs and small business entrepreneurs from around the world create a vision for their voice. She helps entrepreneurial badasses create visual strategies that propel their online success. To learn how to create an instantly recognizable brand that conveys your passion, purpose, personality and voice head over to The Branded Solopreneur and join Dre’s Badass Solopreneur Society today. It’s your right to be heard and she can help you do just that! Be sure to connect with Dre via the following social media platforms: Google+, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram.   The post Visual Branding Strategies for Entrepreneurs appeared first on Possibility Partners.

From Netflix to Spotify, over the past few years subscription and membership models have become a powerful and profitable business model in the digital economy. Why? Because Members are more engaged, more connected and more profitable. Concurrently, from corner coffee shops to rural enclaves to the internet, folks are doing whatever it takes to build community. Why? Because they crave connection with like-minded folks over like-minded topics. Our guest this week is Debbie Phillips, the inspiring founder of Women on Fire® and a pioneer in the field of executive and life coaching. For years Debbie has employed the paid membership business model for her platform and believes when you create the space for membership, you create a way to bring together community in a more sustained way for your business. When you join forces with your customers, membership has its rewards?for your customer, your company, and your continued success. Are you ready to learn more about the Membership Economy? Then please click the PLAY button below to learn how to add this powerful revenue stream to your business model. Thank you for tuning in and for sharing your comments here or on my YouTube Channel. Blowing you grateful MUAHs from Boston! Ande ? About Debbie Phillips Debbie Phillips is the inspiring founder of Women on Fire® and a pioneer in the field of executive and life coaching. She is known for her work in transforming women’s lives. Her gift is her ability to see and nurture the strengths, gifts and talents of the women she works with. She is also an author, speaker and producer. After several years of coaching individuals and teams, in 2003 Debbie founded Women on Fire®. It is a membership community for women like no-other out there, that features day gatherings, retreats and coaching groups to extend the outreach of inspiration, strategies and support for women’s successes. Prior to becoming a coach, Debbie was a reporter for the Columbus (Ohio) Citizen-Journal; a deputy press secretary to former U.S. Senator John Glenn during his quest for the Democratic presidential nomination; press secretary to former Ohio Governor Richard F. Celeste; and the Executive Television Producer and President for the U.S. Health Productions Company, which featured the internationally syndicated television health and lifestyle show “Life Choices with Erie Chapman.” She and her husband and collaborator, Rob Berkley, live with their big white cat, Wilber, on Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., and in Naples, Fla. Learn more about Debbie by visiting her website and please connect with Debbie via the following social media platforms: Twitter, YouTube, Google+, Facebook, and Instagram.   The post Membership Economy is the New Currency for Business appeared first on Possibility Partners.

You are your most important commodity. The most valuable gift you have to offer is you.” ~ The Go-Giver Can a subtle shift in focus really make that big of a difference in your business and in your income? Our guest this week on The Possibility Partners Show,  Bob Burg, says “Absolutely, yes!” Before I even read the wildly popular book, The Go-Giver, I became a huge fan of Bob Burg’s from our engagement on Twitter. He is so generous, always responds to a tweet as if you’d been friends for years, and you can feel his joy and enthusiasm in just 140 characters. It’s no wonder Bob is a sought-after speaker – his engaging personality fills the hearts of audiences around the world with hope and possibility. We chat about The Five Laws of  Stratospheric Success and how following these laws will bring you successful results regardless of the economic climate. Are you ready to shift from being a Go-Getter to a Go Giver? Then please click on the PLAY button below to see and hear Bob’s wonderful explanations of the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success! Thank you for tuning in… and please share your additional comments and insights below. Wishing you an Andelicious Day – MUAH! About Bob Burg Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences. He regularly addresses audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000. He has shared the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes and political leaders including a former United States President. He is coauthor of the international bestseller, The Go-Giver and Go-Givers Sell More and author of Endless Referrals and numerous other books (more than a million copies sold in total). The Go-Giver has been translated into 21 languages. Grab a copy here. His newest book is Adversaries into Allies: Win People Over Without Manipulation or Coercion. Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic, and serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors of Furry Friends Adoption & Clinic in his town of Jupiter, Florida. Learn more about Bob by visiting his website and be sure to connect with him via the following social media platforms: Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube. About Ande An enthusiastic and experienced entrepreneur with an MBA and four successful businesses to her credit, Ande is the founder and Chief Possibility Officer of Possibility Partners, where she mentors CEOs and helps startup and early stage entrepreneurs launch, brand and build their business dreams. The post The Go-Giver with Bob Burg appeared first on Possibility Partners.

Would you like to grow a passionate, collaborative and highly engaged online community? Or perhaps you’ve started a community and you’d like to learn how to create more interaction and involvement with your members? On this episode of the Possibility Partners Show  Anna Pereira and Shari Alyse share their insights and advice on how to use heart-centered leadership to grow a community filled with engaging, collaborative, supportive and fun folks! On Facebook Anna has a devoted community of 800,000 active fans, and Shari has over 78,000 engaged fans. These two remarkable women clearly know how to build online awareness filled with meaningful engagement! They recently teamed up to form a new community driven website called The Wellness Universe, an online resource for all things wellness related. In a few short months they already have hundreds of participants! More importantly, Anna and Shari consistently support the members of The Wellness Universe community to be the best they can be by providing on-going business training and online marketing advice. As a result, the members are experiencing robust growth and fulfillment with their enterprises. Would you like to learn the secrets to growing a collaborative and engaging online community? Then please click on the PLAY button and get ready to be inspired while learning actionable advice for creating a strong, vibrant and engaging community. Thank you for tuning in – MUAH! Ande Lyons About Anna Pereira From serial creative business owner to spiritual and empowering thought leader, Anna has built a social following of over 800K. Globally recognized for her inspiring Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram,  recently partnered with Shari Alyse to found The Wellness Universe, a space filled with Authentic Thought Leaders who inspire others to live well and genuinely help people, animals, and the environment.  Her gorgeous Circles of Inspiration handmade jewelry can be found at Anna Pereira Designs. Anna is also CEO of Soul Ventures, Inc., a company focused on being a catalyst for positive change on the planet. Born and raised in New Jersey, Anna is married to her fairy tale prince, and spends much of her time traveling around the world. She is an animal lover and advocate, providing refuge for a pair of wayward cats, a 15-year-old pit bull and well spoken African Gray. Her future includes global mentoring projects, educating, empowering and creating a virtual space for support and wellness, on a grand scale. About Shari Alyse Shari Alyse is one of the founding partners of The Wellness Universe, an online resource for all things wellness. Shari is Vice President of Soul Ventures, Inc., a company focused on being a catalyst for positive change on the planet. She is presently working on several other world-changing projects with partner, Anna Pereira, CEO of Soul Ventures, Inc. Motivated by her own healing from childhood trauma, Shari spends her days inspiring others through different mediums that she is passionate about.  She is a motivational public speaker, published author, and video blogger. Shari inspires over 80k people daily on her Facebook page, her website Sharing with Shari, as well as other social media sites. Shari presently lives in Los Angeles with her boyfriend and their cat, Hershey. It is Shari’s mission to help rebuild what some call “broken” spirits by being the catalyst to help them reignite the light each of us have burning within us. Please connect and engage with Anna and Shari on Facebook, Twitter and The Wellness Universe. They would LOVE to hear from you! The post How to Grow a Vibrant and Engaged Online Community appeared first on Possibility Partners.

Lily Tomlin beautifully captures the entrepreneurial adventure with her road to success quote. It sums up what most entrepreneurs go through on a daily basis, right?! No two days are alike (thank goodness!) and, just when you think you’ve nailed it and are zooming along, a detour or pot hole shows up. Learning to successfully navigate the bumps, twists and turns on the entrepreneurial adventure requires persistence, tenacity, resilience, hope and strategic positive thinking.   This week on The Possibility Partners Show our guest is Brandon Schaefer, founder and CEO of the 90-Day Entrepreneur, a website that fast tracks and funds innovative entrepreneur ideas. With his high energy style and vibrant personality, Brandon shares his best tips, tools and resources to help us stay nimble and on our toes while cruising the road to entrepreneurial success. We’re talking about the mindset and skillset necessary to create a successful outcome with your business. Brandon shares why it only takes 90 Days to get a business idea up and determine if it has legs to become a thriving and profitable entity. He also addresses the misconceptions about starting a business, the “snowball effect,” how to launch a product, and why personalized outreach is the best way to market yourself and your company. Are you ready for a virtual, entrepreneurial B12 shot of inspiration for you and your business? Please hit the PLAY button and hold onto your seat, because Brandon will have you re-energized, filled with new ideas and inspiration, and ready to soar with your business! Thank you for tuning in and for sharing your comments here or on my YouTube Channel. Blowing you grateful MUAHs from Boston! Ande About Brandon Schaefer Brandon Schaefer is the CEO of 90DayEntrepreneur, a company that fast tracks and funds innovative entrepreneur ideas. Brandon is the go-to resource that local, national, and international businesses and entrepreneurs turn to when they want to bring a product, website, app, or service to market. Brandon has in depth knowledge in business, entrepreneurship, social media marketing, SEO, funding, and mobile search. Brandon is always at the forefront of industry and market trends and is a key influencer in mainstream business and entrepreneurship circles. “You don’t have to be great to start, just start to be great!” ~ Brandon Schaefer Learn more about Brandon by visiting the 90 Day Entrepreneur and be sure to connect with him via the following social media platforms: Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.   The post The Road to Success is Always Under Construction with Brandon Schaefer appeared first on Possibility Partners.