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The Idea Climbing® Podcast
by Mark J. Carter
If you’re passionate about bringing your big ideas to life and want actionable strategies for marketing, branding, sales, mentoring, networking and more this show is for you! You’ll learn from interviews with successful B2B thought leaders and entrepreneurs.
Episodes
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How to Create and Scale a Successful Coaching Business with Adam R. Roach
Creating and scaling a successful coaching business is a science and an art form. I discuss how to do that today with my guest, Adam R. Roach. Adam who helps proven coaches and leaders turn their experience into a real, profitable coaching business through the REAL Coach Method with no...
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How to Differentiate Yourself in a Crowded B2B Marketplace with John Ravaris
Differentiating your service business and standing out in a crowded B2B marketplace can be tough. Today I am discussing how to do that with my guest, John Ravaris. John is the founder of UVPsolutions®, creator of the proprietary 4D Roadmap®, and author of “Define Value, Drive Growth”—all…
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How to Create a Wisdom Accelerator of Mentors with Kevin Kinsella
Why try to figure things out when you can get help along the way? Too many entrepreneurs try to be lone wolves when help is just an email or phone call away. I discuss how to create a Wisdom Accelerator of Mentors in this episode with my guest, Kevin Kinsella. Kevin's formal education (starting…
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How to Maintain Your Sanity While Growing a B2B Business with Mark Hartmann
Being an entrepreneur is a roller coaster ride; exhilarating in both good and scary ways. In this episode I discuss how to keep your personal and professional sanity while growing your business with guest, Mark Hartmann. Mark is a mergers and acquisitions advisor selling businesses valued from $1...
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How to Scale from Solopreneur to Entrepreneur with Aaron Scott Young
Growing from entrepreneur to solopreneur can be an arduous task. You need to take yourself out of everyday operations and build a team. I discuss how to do that in this episode with my guest, Aaron Scott Young. Aaron is a lifelong entrepreneur, trusted advisor to CEOs and business owners, and...
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How to Create Win-Win Strategic Growth Alliances with Dr. J.C. Baker
Your business can’t operate in a vacuum; you need win-win strategic growth alliances to grow faster than you could alone. It’s one thing to say win-win; it’s another thing to successfully create those situations again and again. I discuss how to do that in this episode with my guest, Dr. J.C....
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How to Create a Successful Money Mindset with Chris Jarvis
Making money is all about Mindset. Your beliefs about yourself and the world around you make or break you in the money game of live. I discuss strategies to create a successful money mindset in this episode with my guest, Chris Jarvis. Chris is the Founder of Be the Giraffe and Giraffe Money,...
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How to Raise Self-Awareness and Your Emotional Quotient (EQ) with Gordon D. Melville
Self-awareness is the key to a successful entrepreneurial venture and knowing your Emotional Quotient, or EQ, pays dividends in the long run. I discuss how to embrace both in this episode with my guest, Gordon. D. Melville. Gordon, client dubbed, and now widely recognized as “The Vault,” has…
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The Art & Science of Becoming a Great Podcast Host with Gary Scott Thomas
Being a podcast or radio show host involves honing your skills as an interviewer. There are things successful hosts do differently than the average ones. I discuss some of those things, along with pitfalls to avoid, in this episode with my guest, Gary Scott Thomas. Gary found radio at thirteen…
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How to Navigate the Path Between Relationships and Revenue with Lady Jen Duplessis
You can’t run a business on relationships without revenue. At the same time you can’t try to sell everybody you meet. Where’s the middle ground? In this episode, I discuss how to navigate that path between relationships and revenue with my guest, Lady Jen Du Plessis. Lady Jen is known as The...
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How to Create Engaging Virtual Meetings & Events with John Chen
Making virtual meetings and events engaging can be an arduous task. You must have some key strategies to work with. I discuss some of them with my guest, John Chen. John is the author of the #1 Amazon Hot New Book Release, Engaging Virtual Meetings. He’s been meeting virtually for over 38 years.…
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How to Write and Publish a Successful Business Book with Weston Lyon
Writing and publishing a business book is an art and science. I discuss pitfalls to avoid along with proven writing and publishing success strategies in this episode with my guest, Weston Lyon. Weston is the author of 23 books, including The Book Writing Blueprint, and the founder of Plug and…
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Visioneering: How to Design Your Successful Future Self with Barbara Daoust
Regardless of where you are today you have the power to design your successful future self; also called “Visioneering”. I discuss the pitfalls to avoid and the strategies to embrace to do that in this episode with my guest, Barbara Daoust. In a world where high achievers often struggle to break...
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How to Successfully Build and Scale Your Service Business with Rick Elmore
There’s an art and a science to scaling your service business. A big part of it is learning to work on your business and not in your business. I discuss how to do that with my guest, Rick Elmore. Rick Elmore is the Founder and CEO of Simply Noted, a technology company helping businesses build...
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How to End Self-Sabotage and Boost Self-Confidence with Dr. Robyn Lynette
Entrepreneurs face self-sabotage more than most people. We can also experience powerful self-confidence when we have the right strategies. I discuss how to overcome self-sabotage and replace it with life-altering self confidence in this episode with my guest, Dr. Robyn Lynette. Dr. Robyn is an...
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How to Package and Price Your Service Offering with Alex Shartsis
How to package and price your service offering are difficult decisions to make. Most entrepreneurs wrestle with them for years. I discuss how to do it faster and more effectively with my guest, Alex Shartsis. Alex is a multi-exit founder and go to market strategist who has led go-to-market at...
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How to Go from Employee to Solopreneur to Entrepreneur with Sys Savanh
The journey from employee to entrepreneur can be confusing. Where do you begin? How to create a mindset to get you there? In this interview we answer questions like that with my guest, Sys Savanh. Sys is the founder of 7 Figure Expert Academy, where he helps entrepreneurs package, position, and...
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Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Start a Podcast with Jeff Dauler
Starting a podcast might be the fastest way to grow your brand… or the fastest way to waste your time. That’s the uncomfortable truth most entrepreneurs don’t want to hear. If you want to start a podcast you have to have a damn good reason and a strategy for success. I discuss how to develop…
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How to Get Seen, Be Trusted, and Get Paid for What You Know with Christine Blosdale
If you want to grow as a successful thought leader, people need to see and trust you if you want to become profitable. I discuss how to move along that spectrum with my guest, Christine Blosdale. Christine is The Expert Authority Coach™ who helps entrepreneurs, creators, coaches, and thought...
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How to Design Your Ideal Life by Creating Fulfillment and Impact with Mo Salami
Designing and living your ideal life is possible IF you have the right strategies. A big part of that is creating fulfillment in your own life while positively impacting the world around you. In this episode I discuss how to do just that with my guest, Mo Salami. Mo is a High-Performance Coach…
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How to Turn Obstacles into Opportunities with Lasada Pippen
Everyone faces obstacles; it's just a major part of everyone's life. They don't have to stop you in your tracks IF you have the right strategies. Obstacles can become hidden gifts that open new doors for you if you know where to look. In this episode we’re discussing how to turn obstacles into...
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How to Get Focused and Get into Flow States with Peter Wishnie
When entrepreneurs are on a winning streak it's called getting into a "flow state" (what athlete's call "The Zone"). They achieve more in less time. You can train your mind to get into flow states when you have the right strategies. That's what I discuss in this episode with my guest, Peter...
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How to Create Story-Driven Content Marketing Campaigns with Katie Wagner
Everyone talks about the power of storytelling. But how do you cut through the hype and use it to create real world results? With the right strategies storytelling can become a profitable part of your content marketing campaigns. In this episode I discuss how to create meaningful story-driven...
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How To Have a Successful Money Mindset with Robin Waite
Your money mindset can make or break you as an entrepreneur. Where does it come from? How is it affecting your life? If it's not positive how do you change your mindset? I discuss how to create a successful money mindset in this episode with my guest, Robin Waite. Robin is a dynamic and inspiring...
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How to Sell Your Services Without Being Pushy with Eric Shulman
Today we’re discussing how to sell your services without being pushy; because nobody likes to be sold to but everyone loves to buy. My guest is Eric Schulman. Eric brings over 5 decades of business experience to the table. A “Serial Entrepreneur”, he’s worked with both tangible and intangible...
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How to Create Your Servant Leadership Origin Story with Adrienne Wilkerson
Servant leadership will take you a long way as an entrepreneur. When you practice servant leadership people want to get to know you through your "origin story". Sharing it will help you boost your brand and enhance your marketing while attracting more clients. I discuss how to create and develop...
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How Entrepreneurs Can Build a Circle of Trust with Jonathan Hung
As an entrepreneur you need to surround yourself with successful peers, mentors, and other people that suppor you. That's why creating a circle of trust can create explosive business growth for your business. I discuss how to do that with my guest, Jonathan Hung. Jonathan is a successful VC and...
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How to Write Copy That Positions You as a Thought Leader with Kristen Sweeney
Today we’re discussing how to write copy that positions you as a thought leader. There are subtle nuances that separate the average copy writer from the excellent copy writer. I discuss strategies to become an excellent copy write and therefore an excellent thought leader with my guest, Kristen...
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How to Manifest Great Things in Your Life with Francois Lupien
If you want great things to happen in your life you have the opportunity and power to manifest them. You just need the right strategies. I discuss some of them in this episode with my guest, Francois Lupien. Francois Lupien is a dynamic executive coach, mentor and speaker whose experience…
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Story Selling: How to Know What Stories to Tell to Sell with Sylvain “Sly” Haché
Effective storytelling is an essential component to successful sales results. People love engaging stories and you can grab and keep their attention once you become an expert storyteller. There's storytelling and then there's story selling. In this episode I dive into the components of “story...
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How to Create a Millionaire Mindset with Cole Vandee
A seven-figure income doesn’t start with a business plan; it starts with a mindset. I discuss how to create a millionaire mindset in this episode with my guest, Cole Vandee. Cole is a strategic marketing mind behind more than 300 million dollars in found revenue generated for clients ranging from...
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How to Use Public Speaking to Grow Your Business with Leisa Reid
Public speaking is an excellent way to grow your business as an entrepreneur. You just need the right strategies and ways to get started. We discuss some of them in this episode with my guest Lisa Reid. As the Founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now, Leisa trains entrepreneurs who want to use public...
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How to Share Your Leadership Story and Leave a Legacy with Shelley Goldstein
The epitome of leadership is the ability to share your leadership story and leave a legacy. I discuss how to do that with my guest, Shelley Goldstein. Shelley Goldstein is a leadership development coach specializing in communications affectionately known by clients as "The Coach Whisperer". The...
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How to Create and Embrace Your Leadership Promise with Jason Hewlett
Creating and embracing your leadership promise can change your life and your business as an entrepreneur. You just need a strategy for creating it and then maintaining it over time. I discuss how to do that in this episode with my guest, Jason Hewlett. Jason has delivered thousands of…
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How to Discover Your Emotional Source Code and Get Out of Your Own Way with Dov Baron
We all have an “Emotional Source Code” that is set when we were children. It’s what drives us and is why we do everything we do. What if that code isn’t working to your advantage? You can change it! In this episode I discuss how to do that with my guest, Dov Baron. For over 30 years, Dov Baron…
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How to do Simple Things Savagely Well with “Doc” Thom Mayer
Many self-help books and programs are overly complicated with dozens of steps or components. My guest, “Doc” Thom Mayer believes we can (and should) do simple things savagely well. We discuss how to do that in this episode. Doc is the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, as well as a...
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The Power of Meaningful Sales Questions and How to Harness It with Leslie Venetz
If you want more quality sales conversations, you must ask more meaningful questions. I discuss how to do that in this episode with my guest, Leslie Venetz. Leslie is a top 1% B2B sales expert, sought-after speaker, and founder of The Sales-Led GTM Agency. Leslie has been recognized as a global...
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The Case for Focusing on Face-to-Face Networking with Brian Wallace
The digital networking scene is booming. So is a growing lack of respect for common people skills and decency. I discuss the case for bringing them back through face-to-face networking with my guest, Brian Wallace. Brian is Founder of NowSourcing, an industry leading content marketing agency that...
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How to Embrace Servant Leadership with Andrew Kolikoff
Embracing Servant Leadership can bolster your business and change your personal life. I discuss how to do that in this episode with my guest, Andrew Kolikoff. Andrew helps leaders create better journeys and greater profitability through the elevation of their people, teams, culture and customer...
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How to Create a Mission Based Marketing Strategy with Ryan Chute
Marketing is much more powerful when it’s driven by a purpose and a mission. I discuss how to do that with my guest, Ryan Chute. Ryan leads an award-winning creative agency within the legendary Wizard of Ads® group. As an Emmy-award winning Producer and an Executive Producer, Ryan has a…
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How to Become a Great Podcast Host with Mark Iorio
Becoming a great podcast host is a blend of art and science. I discuss how to become a great one with my guest, Mark Iorio. Mark is the host of Language of Leadership, a seasoned business culture expert, and a passionate advocate for helping organizations align purpose, people, and performance to...
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How to Creatively and Strategically Scale Your Business with Lysle Wickersham
Creativity and strategy can seem like two sides of the same coin when it comes to business scaling, but they run well together when combined. I discuss how to do that in this episode with my guest, Lysle Wickersham. Lysle’s unique crossover skill set and insights not only transform startups and...
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How to Build a Meaningful Personal Brand on Social Media with Vladimer Botsvadze
If you want to build a meaningful personal brand online you need authenticity, gratitude, and a few other strategies. I discuss them in this episode with my guest, Vladimer Botsvadze. Vladimer came to the United States on a work visa in 2006. He eventually moved to New York City, the best melting...
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How to Scale Your Business with a Market Dominating Position with Ed Middlebrooks
When you create a Market Dominating Position (MDP) you’re on track to successfully scale your business. I discuss how to do that with my guest, Ed Middlebrooks. Ed is not your typical business coach—he’s a strategic weapon for entrepreneurs who are done playing small. Ed Middlebrooks is the…
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How to Build Meaningful Relationships in an AI Driven World with Casey Cheshire
In our more and more AI driven world meaningful relationships are harder to come by and maintain over time. We’re getting more and more disconnected from our social and professional circles. We’re using AI tools because we think they will make everything better. We think they will make doing...
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How to Get Through Emotionally Tough Times with Dr. Dorothy
Everyone faces emotional downturns, especially entrepreneurs. We can get caught up in a negative story. We can get caught up in an emotion that keeps us from achieving our goals. It is possible to get to that healthy place where you can feel happiness, joy, and the full spectrum of positive...
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How Speakers Bureaus Work with Speakers and How to Get Booked with Brian Palmer
If you can align yourself with a speakers bureau your public speaking business can grow exponentially. I discuss how to do that in this episode with my guest, Brian Palmer. Brian is the Senior Vice President of Premiere Speakers Bureau and a respected leader in the speaking industry. With decades...
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How to Combine Community Engagement with Content Marketing with Behdad Jamshidi
Community engagement and content marketing go hand in hand if you have the right strategies. I discuss how to combine the two in this episode with my guest, Behdad Jamshidi. In the past 6 years, Behdad (or Bee) has met with and assessed 992+ marketing agencies and vetted them down to a lean 100+...
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How to Engage Any Audience From Any “Stage” with David Doerrier
“All the world is a stage” is very true, especially in the business world. By becoming an engaging presenter you can succeed from sales meetings to training presentations to speeches. I discuss how to do that in this episode. Today, we have a game-changer in the world of communication—David D....
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How to Create and Scale Your Own Networking Group with Clay Hicks
Creating and scaling your own networking group is an excellent investment of your time. The rewards can be great and far reaching. I discuss how to do that in this episode with my guest, Clay Hicks. Clay is a serial entrepreneur with a portfolio of 5 different companies, an author, a speaker, and...
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If you’re passionate about bringing your big ideas to life and want actionable strategies for marketing, branding, sales, mentoring, networking and more this show is for you! You’ll learn from interviews with successful B2B thought leaders and entrepreneurs.
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Mark J. Carter
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