Episode 206 Client-Centric Entrepreneurship with Noémi Beres

John talks with Noémi Beres — co-owner of Podcast Connections, entrepreneur, collage artist, photographer, linguist, content creator, experienced podcast guest, wife and mom. Noémi discusses how, through her podcast booking agency, Podcasts Connections, she helps podcast creators find the best podcast shows and hosts for their clients based on their niche, audience, and goals. Listen to this episode to learn more:  [00:00] - Intro [02:10] - Noémi's background [03:53] - Starting a podcast booking agency [06:41] - Opting for a podcast booking agency instead of helping people with podcast creation [08:15] - Spreading the word about her agency [11:15] - Identifying ideal clients for her services [13:09] - Reaching out to potential clients and building rapport [17:27] - What makes Noémi's agency different from others [19:12] - Strategies for preparing clients for podcast interviews [21:46] - Mock interviews for first-time guests [23:28] - Communication skills and body language for podcast interviews [27:14] - Figuring out clients who aren't a good match [28:29] - Saying no in business [30:11] - Noémi's artwork [33:48] - The importance of gratitude [37:51] - How Noémi improves her relationships [41:00] - Noémi's definition of success [42:19] - Top daily habit [43:52] - Traits of a great leader [44:44] - Best advice received and given [46:05] - Failed business partnership and lesson learned [47:40] - Women's intuition [49:36] - Noémi's legacy [56:56] - Books and podcasts recommendations NOTABLE QUOTES: "You have to learn to say no. It's hard, but you have to do it." "We have to be grateful for every single day that we're spending on this planet. Because we take everything for granted... We can buy everything, we can have everything, we can get everything. But when we don't have our health, that doesn't really mean anything anymore." "You have to do your research when it comes to business partners, because they play a really important part in your life and business, and it can affect you in a bad and a good way." "Success for me means happiness. And I think just being grateful, being thankful, and being happy in life, that's success." "If you work hard, and if you put yourself out there, and you're focusing on your job, you will get those results." "Just keep going, that's my go-to. Always just keep going. And don't give up. Just do your best and keep going." BOOKS MENTIONED: The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin (https://a.co/d/1c3dDjJ) The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well by Meik Wiking (https://a.co/d/he6M7CX) The Art of Making Memories: How to Create and Remember Happy Moments by Meik Wiking (https://a.co/d/6dxPbb0) The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea by Bob Burg (https://a.co/d/abIpx42) PODCASTS MENTIONED: The Go-Giver Podcast https://thegogiver.com/podcast/  She's Invincible with Kamie Lehmann https://kamielehmann.com/  The Question Guy podcast with Dr. Keith McNally https://www.youtube.com/@DrKeithMcNally  USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.podcastconnections.co  http://noemiberes.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiberes/  https://www.instagram.com/noemi_beres_/  https://www.facebook.com/noemi.beres  https://twitter.com/NoemiBeres  https://www.youtube.com/@noemiberes  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/