You're Going To Be Great At This!

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You're Going To Be Great At This!

Information to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and other self-employed people. Marketing, sales strategies and other tips and tricks from the host and an occasional guest.

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    Ep 50 David Beckemeyer Discusses Staying Connected To The Finances Of Your Business

    David Beckemeyer, host of the "Outrage Overload" podcast and retired executive, gives his insights on keeping an eye on the money side of your business. David mentions how business growth can be tricky and issues that should be watched, like supply chain, cash flow and hiring.David's email: [email protected]'s website: bdt.comDavid on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeckemeyer/David's substackPodcast: Outrage Overload To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 49 David Beckemeyer Talks About How Political Polarization Affects Our Businesses

    David Beckemeyer, host of the "Outrage Overload" podcast and retired executive, discusses how the current political environment can affect business relationships. He talks about navigating conversations and keeping your sanity in these wacky times. David's email: [email protected]'s website: bdt.comDavid on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeckemeyer/David's substackPodcast: Outrage Overload To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 48 Jim Hauck Shares How He Handles The Struggles Of Entrepreneurship

    Jim Hauck, host of the "Life In The Baggage Claim" podcast and travel advisor, explains how he's had to pivot as the travel industry experiences ups and downs. Jim's website: JPHauckadventures.com"Life In The Baggage Claim" podcastTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 47 Amanda McWhorter Helps Us Identify And Avoid Burnout

    Corporate Detox Coach, Amanda McWhorter, gives us some insights on suffering from burnout at work or in your business. She also gives great advice on avoiding burnout and help if you are already burned out.Amanda's email: [email protected]'s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakmcwhorterTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Bonus Episode - UNCW Business Students Submit Questions

    Professor Andrew Cole (adjunct professor at the Cameron School of Business at UNC Wilmington) and I tried to arrange for me to speak to his students but we couldn't seem to coordinate our schedules, so we decided to have his class submit questions that I answered. Smart questions as Andrew and I discussed our responses. Andrew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrandrewcole/#uncwTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 46 Tim Melanson Shares His Insights On Creating A Website That Works

    Tim Melanson of the Creative Crew Agency and host of the Work @ Home Rockstar podcast talks about building websites and the methodology behind getting your message out there. We also talk about AI, SEO, social media and current trends.Tim's email: [email protected] on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelansonTim's website: http://www.timmelanson.com/Tim's podcast: Work at Home RockstarTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 45 Tim Melanson Shares Insights Into Being A Solopreneur

    Tim Melanson of the Creative Crew Agency and host of the Work @ Home Rockstar podcast talks about starting a small business and making it grow. We also talk about a "personal care routine" that many of his clients use.Tim's email: [email protected] on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelansonTim's website: http://www.timmelanson.com/Tim's podcast: Work at Home RockstarTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep.44 Shelby McFarland Talks About Growing As A Leader

    Shelby McFarland, owner of The Marketing Broker and author of "Market Like A Boss", discusses willing to be a leader for your team and your clients.  Also, check out her awesome (and short) podcast. Shelby's podcast: Marketing Happy HourShelby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbymcfarlandShelby's website: http://www.themktgbroker.com/To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 43 Shelby McFarland Talks About Consistency In Marketing

    Shelby McFarland, owner of The Marketing Broker and author of "Market Like A Boss", shares her insights on staying consistent with your messaging and marketing. We also talk about social media and how to use Google Business profiles. Also, check out her awesome (and short) podcast. Shelby's podcast: Marketing Happy HourShelby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbymcfarlandShelby's website: http://www.themktgbroker.com/To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 42 Amy Benicewicz Shares Awesome Advice For Your Email Marketing

    Amy Benicewicz, sales and marketing pro at Stirista, takes us behind the scenes when it comes to emailing prospects. She also throws in a trick you can use on your subject line (with a shout out to Jay Schwedelson). Amy's email: [email protected]'s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybenicewiczTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 41 Amy Benicewicz Shares Prospecting Tips To Get More Customers

    Amy Benicewicz, sales and marketing pro at Stirista, tells us how to use email and LinkedIn to grow your B2B business. Amy's email: [email protected]'s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybenicewiczTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 40 Caleb David Talks About Working Through Hard Times

    Caleb David, Commercial Director of David Commercial & Keller Williams (Monument, CO) and I discuss working through hard times. This is a great honest discussion about dealing with all of the issues that come with running your own business. Caleb's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/Email: [email protected]: http://davidcommercial.com/Podcast: Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 39 Caleb David Explains The Power of Testimonials And Reviews

    Caleb David of David Commercial & Keller Williams (Monument, CO) tells us how Google reviews and testimonials can bring business in the door. Caleb's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/Email: [email protected]: http://davidcommercial.com/Podcast: Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 38 Richard Morden Shares Ways To De-Stress To Improve Your Business

    EFT and NLP practitioner and coach, Richard Morden, explains how taking control of your own mind can help you deal with difficult clients and co-workers. Richard's website: Qapproach.comRichard's LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/lifetransformationcoachTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 37 Elizabeth Brewington Shares Tips To Grab Your Prospect's Attention

    Elizabeth Brewington, host of the Discover Brightside podcast, shares marketing insights for those of us on a budget by using videos. Elizabeth's email: [email protected]: DiscoverBrightside.comYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@discoverbrightsidevideopodcastTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 36 Stone Payton Discusses Scaling A Business And Coaching

    Stone Payton, managing partner and host of Business Radio X, talks about consulting, coaching and training. We also discuss scaling a business through sales methodology and helping others.Stone's LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/stonepaytonWebsite: BusinessRadioX.comEmail: [email protected] book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 35 Stone Payton Discusses The Ups And Downs Of Becoming Self-Employed

    Stone Payton, managing partner and host of the Business Radio X podcast, tells us about going from fired to self-employed, and the learning curve that comes with it.Stone's LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/stonepaytonWebsite: BusinessRadioX.comEmail: [email protected] book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 34 Dave Gulas Talks About Using Podcasting As Part Of His Marketing Plan

    Dave Gulas, co-founder of EZDC 3PL and host of the Beyond Fulfillment podcast, tells us about why and how he uses podcasting to build his business. Dave's info.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegulasWebsite: https://ezdc3pl.com/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondFulfillmentPodcast To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 33 Dave Gulas Discusses His Culture Of Outstanding Customer Service

    Dave Gulas, co-founder of EZDC 3PL and host of the Beyond Fulfillment podcast, tells us about how he makes customer service and making the most of his competitors' complacency. We also discuss 3PL's (third party logistics) and how they help online businesses.Dave's info.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegulasWebsite: https://ezdc3pl.com/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondFulfillmentPodcast To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 32 Happy New Year 2026 and Thanks For A Great 2025!

    Happy New Year to each and every one of our listeners. If you have a suggestion for future topics drop a note. To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 31 Kevin D'Anna Shares 4 Pillars Of Leadership

    Kevin D'Anna of Upward Path Coaching and Consulting, discusses leadership skills that every entrepreneur needs to know (and being a firefighter!)Find Kevin on Instagram ⁠@thekevindanna⁠Find Kevin on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep. 30 Kevin D'Anna Talks About Leadership In A Blue Collar World

    Kevin D'Anna of Upward Path Coaching and Consulting, discusses how people with little to no business education can create and succeed by implementing simple systems.  Find Kevin on Instagram @thekevindannaFind Kevin on LinkedIn To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 29 Mike Macri Shares His Thoughts On Free Business Advice

    Personal chef and solopreneur, Mike Macri, tells us about receiving unsolicited (and solicited) advice. From people who have good intentions to  those who just want to mooch free stuff, Mike has a story to tell. Mike's website: MyMikeCooks.comTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 28 Mike Macri Shares His Journey As A Solopreneur

    As of owner of MyMikeCooks.com, Mike Macri has to wear all the hats in his business, from cooking and cleaning to accounting and marketing. He shares how Covid changed his business model , his marketing and how he gets referrals via "word of mouth".Mike's website: ⁠MyMikeCooks.com To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 27 Linsey Shelton Discusses Controlling Your Attention

    Co-founder of Waymaker, Linsey Shelton, tells us ways to mitigate all of the distractions that we face each day and controlling our attention. We discuss topics from push notifications to getting rid of weeds around my fig tree. Linsey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linseyshelton/To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 26 Linsey Shelton Explains Co-Working And Why We Need It

    Linsey Shelton, co-founder of Waymaker, walks us through the co-working space, as well as coaching and building accountability. Linsey's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/linseyshelton/⁠To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 25 Skyler Bird Talks About Networking And Community Involvement

    Social media and website manager Skyler Bird talks about how in-person networking and community involvement has helped him succeed. You can reach Skyler at ⁠skylerbird.com⁠To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 24 Skyler Bird Tells Us Why We Need To Own Our Social Media Audience

    Social media strategist and web designer Skyler Bird talk about "owning" your social media audience and keeping it on platforms you control.⁠skylerbird.com⁠To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 23 Gresham Harkless Jr Discusses Your Morning Routine

    Gresham Harkless Jr, founder of Blue 16 Media, talks about why your morning routine is so important, and setting the tone for the rest of your day.Gresham's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/progreshion/Gresham's Website: cbnation.coBlue16media.comTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 22 Gresham Harkless Jr Discuss Speaking To Your Market

    Gresham Harkless Jr, founder of Blue 16 Media, talks about strategically marketing your business and how it's like preparing your favorite meal. We also discuss peanut allergies. Gresham's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/progreshion/Gresham's Website: cbnation.coBlue16media.comTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 21 Dorien Morin-van Dam Shares Awesome Advice For Networking Online

    Dorien Morin-van Dam of the Strategy Talks podcast discusses using LinkedIn efficiently. ⁠Dorien's LinkedIn Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠Dorien's Instagram⁠⁠To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 20 Dorien Morin-van Dam Shares Awesome Advice For In-Person Networking

    Social media and AI strategist, Dorien Morin-van Dam, gives us some great insights on how to make an in-person event work for you. She's also the host of the "Strategy Talks" podcast and a public speaker.⁠Dorien's LinkedIn Profile⁠⁠Dorien's Instagram⁠To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 19 Davan Johnson Tries To Explain How Start.me Works

    Davan Johnson, president of Davan Enterprises, and I discuss the features of start.me and if it increases productivity.Disclaimer: Neither of us are being paid by start.meContact Davan: [email protected]'s LinkedIn profileTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 18 Davan Johnson Shares His Thoughts On CRM's

    Davan Johnson, president of Davan Enterprises, talks about what to look for in a CRM and how to find one for your business. Contact Davan: [email protected]: ⁠linkedin.com/in/davanjohnsonTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 17 Adam Griggs Discusses The Entrepreneurial Journey

    Adam Griggs, founder of the Own It Love movement discusses the journey that entrepreneurs travel. His advice ("Don't swim alone") is helpful and insightful. To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 16 Adam Griggs Discusses Innovations Like AI

    Adam Griggs, founder of the Own It Love It movement discusses AI and the effects on small businesses. He shares some examples of adapting to innovation.Adam's LinkedIn ProfileOwn It Love ItTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 15 Victor Fernandes Tells Us How Fitness Affects Your Business Pt 2

    Victor Fernandes, of Fernandes Fit and the Fitness Is Our Business podcast gives us some insight on how and why we need to get our minds and bodies in a good place to be successful.Victor's email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠  Victor's website: ⁠https://fernandesfit.com⁠   Victor's book: ⁠Purchase My Bestselling Book – Reclaiming My Authentic Self: A Journey From Fear to Freedom⁠ Fitness Is Our Business Podcast: Spotify ⁠Fitness Is Our Business Podcast: Apple⁠⁠Victor's YouTube Channel⁠You can reach Chris at⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A CoffeeTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 14 Victor Fernandes Tells Us About How Fitness Affects Your Business Pt 1

    Victor Fernandes, of Fernandes Fit and the Fitness Is Our Business podcast gives us some insight on how and why we need to get our minds and bodies in a good place to be successful.Victor's email:  ⁠[email protected]⁠  Victor's website: ⁠https://fernandesfit.com⁠   Victor's book: ⁠Purchase My Bestselling Book – Reclaiming My Authentic Self: A Journey From Fear to Freedom⁠  ⁠Fitness Is Our Business Podcast: Victor's YouTube Channel You can reach Chris at⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: Surf Financial Brokers⁠By Me A Coffee⁠To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 13 Carl Willis Discusses Why Communication Is Key To Success

    Carl Willis of Remodeling Marketing Team explains why communication is an important part of your skill set. Communicating your message in person or via social media can be vital to being successful in your business.Carl's website: remodelingmarketingteam.com/get-started Connect with Carl on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carlwillisYou can reach Chris at ChrisCastanes.com Our sponsor: Surf Financial BrokersBuy Me A CoffeeTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 12 Carl Willis Discusses How To Optimize Your Mindset

    Carl Willis of Remodeling Marketing Team helps us get our goals and priorities in place. He also talks about making sure you are communicating your value. Carl's website: remodelingmarketingteam.com/get-started Connect with Carl on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carlwillisYou can reach Chris at ChrisCastanes.com Our sponsor: Surf Financial BrokersBuy Me A CoffeeTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 11 Wendy Malenfant Tells Us Why You Should Consider Your Local Chamber Of Commerce Pt 2

    Wendy Malenfant, Business Development Manager for the Little River (SC) Chamber of Commerce shares a few of the benefits of joining your local chamber. She also gives some insight into the work that is done behind the scenes. #business #networking #chamberofcommerce #sales #selfemployed #littleriver Wendy's email: [email protected] River ChamberStrandHearingCare.comYou can reach Chris at ChrisCastanes.com Our sponsor: Surf Financial BrokersBuy Me A CoffeeTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep. 10 Wendy Malenfant Tells Us Why You Should Consider Your Local Chamber Of Commerce Pt 1

    Wendy Malenfant, Business Development Manager for the Little River (SC) Chamber of Commerce shares a few of the benefits of joining your local chamber. She also gives some insight into the work that is done behind the scenes. #business #networking #chamberofcommerce #sales #selfemployed #littleriver Wendy's email: [email protected] River ChamberStrandHearingCare.comYou can reach Chris at ChrisCastanes.com Our sponsor: Surf Financial BrokersBuy Me A CoffeeTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 9 Dave Campbell Talks About Being Action Oriented

    Dave Campbell of True Media Solutions and host of 9 podcasts, discusses being a "doer" and not just a "sayer". His content has created community and stories - speaking with guests from around the world. You can reach Dave at truemediasolutions.caOur site: ChrisCastanes.com Our sponsor: SurfFinancialBrokers.comBuy me a coffee: https://coff.ee/chriscastanes#business #selfemployed #sales #speaker #entrepreneur To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 8 Let's Go Whale Hunting

    Whale Hunting is the art of trying to capture and land that deal with the elusive giant account. Here are a few helpful tips on how to hunt for whales while staying afloat. #sales #business #success #goals #speaker #authorOur site: ChrisCastanes.com Our sponsor: Surf Financial BrokersBuy me a coffeeTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep. 7 Patrick Kagan Gives Us 3 Questions To Ask Ourselves

    Patrick Kagan from PK Solutions Group helps us clarify our work by asking ourselves 3 questions to have CLARITY in your small business vision, which will lead to BIG business outcomes.He's the host of the Sales Hindsights podcast, an author and was recently named the #1 source worldwide for Sales & Leadership Differentiation Development.Patrick's website: https://pksolutionsgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kagan-cpc-35a673b/Our site: ChrisCastanes.com Buy me a coffeeOur sponsor: Surf Financial BrokersTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 6 Easy Ways To Get Started With LinkedIn

    LinkedIn is an awesome way to meet and network with people in or out of your geographical area. If you haven't used it before to cast a wider net of prospects, then now is the time. ChrisCastanes.comBuy me a coffee.  Our sponsor: SurfFinancialBrokers.comTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep 5 - JoAnn Gibbs Tells Us How To Find Nuggets Of Gold In Our Numbers

    Data analyst JoAnn Gibbs explains how to mine your data for chunks of data that can be used for all kinds of information. She also explains how problems can be created and how to avoid the errors that can cause the information to be incorrect.JoAnn Gibbs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joann-gibbs/https://analytics4growth.com/ChrisCastanes.com Our sponsor: SurfFinancialBrokers.com#sales #business #businessowner #linkedln #author #prospectingTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Ep. 4 Why You Need To Drip On Your Prospects

    A good "drip" campaign is a great way to build rapport with your prospect and stay top of mind. In this episode I talk about a good tool that you may have not heard of that can make dripping easy.ChrisCastanes.com Our sponsor: SurfFinancialBrokers.com#sales #business #businessowner #linkedln #author #prospecting To book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Two Easy Ways To Get Referrals

    Referrals are a cost-effective way to keep your customer acquisition costs low while building a community of clients. #sales #referral #business #selfemployed #businessowner #speaker #author #linkedln ChrisCastanes.com Visit our sponsor: SurfFinancialBrokers.comTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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    Why Activity Is The Key To Success In Business

    Activity is the key to keeping customers coming. If you look busy then you’ll get busier. If you don’t have a full calendar, go out and find people to talk with. For booking information, visit ChrisCastanes.comVisit our sponsor: Surf Financial BrokersTo book Chris for speaking or another topic:⁠ ChrisCastanes.com⁠Our sponsor: ⁠Surf Financial Brokers⁠⁠By Me A Coffee#selfemployed #sales #business #entrepreneur #solopreneur #speaker #author #linkedin #smallbusiness #realtor #insurance #mortgage #networking #marketing #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopement #personalbranding #founder #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #corporateevents #books #salestraining #businessideas #humor #comedy #motivational #success 

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