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Shared Visions Unlimited with Greg Dixon
by Greg Dixon
Greg Dixon discusses publishing, marketing, and story production topics along with guests with great stories and services.Learn more at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Breakfast Investing Recap for May ~ Is This For You?
I will recap what The Breakfast Investing Challenge is, why I created it, and how it could benefit you and your loved ones.The main idea is that if you invest the cost of a breakfast a week into an investment that compounds the gains weekly, good things can happen.The ideas behind that challenge can help you get on the right side of compound interest, even if you do not join my challenge.I also recognize that experienced investors may want to simply diversify their investments and invest larger sums at once. The autotrading platform I recommend works for that too.The article for this broadcast includes links to related articles and resources.Read the post at https://breakfastinvestingchallenge.com/investing-recap/Greg DixonYour Fun Investing HostThe Breakfast Investing ChallengeCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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A Lazy Investor’s Recipe for a Delicious Life 🍓
Happy Tuesday, everyone.Greg Dixon here, your Fun Investing Host.Today, I am talking about A Lazy Investor’s Recipe for a Delicious Life What does A Delicious Life look like to you? Freedom to travel?Help your children go to college or buy homes?Time to give back to your community?Everyone has different goals. This simple recipe for Lazy Investors can help you live that life: Here are the steps: Invest what you can afford. Watch the account grow through weekly compound interest. Withdraw the profits to live a Life You Love.That's it! How do you do that? I am nine weeks into an auto-trading platform that is doing that for me. I am sharing my results every Saturday morning as part of the Breakfast Investing Challenge.Learn more and join the challenge at https://breakfastinvestingchallenge.com/Or reach out to me to discuss how this could work for you.Talk to you soon.Greg DixonYour Fun Investing HostThe Breakfast Investing ChallengeCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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The Transformative Power of Creative Expression with Judy Wong
Judy Wong blends authentic psychic insight, transformative hypnotherapy, and profound energy healing to help professionals like you release decades-old blocks and ignite your inner light and unshakeable power. Her mission is for every soul to experience their most amazing dance yet, a vibrant next step, filled with boundless energy and profound inner peace.Learn more at https://www.raiseyourfountainoflife.com/Judy Wong talks with Greg Dixon about the healing and transformative power of creative expressions through art, writing, music, and dance.And simply Fun Adventures in Creativity.Greg Dixon, Creativity CheerleaderPlayingMusicforFun.comWritingForFun.OnlineSharedVisions.comCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Thriving By Nature with Bethany Stone ~ The Importance of Music
Greg Dixon spoke with Bethany Stone – Montessori educator (23+ years), mindset & life skills coach, singer, dancer, podcaster, and founder of Thriving by Nature about the importance of music in her life.Core ThemeMusic isn’t just fun—it’s a soul-deep tool for learning, healing, connection, personal growth, and becoming your truest, most vibrant self. Bethany shares how music has woven through her entire life, from childhood performances to classroom magic to adult coaching, proving that songs stick forever and help us thrive.Key Highlights & Musical MomentsA “Sound of Music” Childhood in Swiss Style.Bethany grew up in a musical Swiss-immigrant family of seven kids. Dressed in dirndls and lederhosen, they sang traditional Swiss songs around Mom’s piano and performed across Idaho and Utah. These family sing-alongs became core memories of joy, togetherness, and unselfconscious music-making—exactly the kind of playful, group music vibe that lights up playing music with others!Montessori Magic + Music as a Learning SuperpowerAs a longtime Montessori teacher, Bethany explains the philosophy: meet people (kids or adults) where they are, embrace their unique edges, and adapt instead of forcing them into boxes. Music fits perfectly because it embeds knowledge deeply—especially for neurodivergent brains. She sings her classic U.S. states song (alphabetical order, rhyming perfection—ideal for third graders!): “Alabama and Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas…” → all 50 states in one catchy tune. This demonstrates how group singing turns facts into lasting memories.Butterfly Life Cycle Song – A Classroom LegacyBethany created an original song for kindergartners about the butterfly metamorphosis because no good one existed. Decades later, teachers still request voice clips—proof that kid-created songs become timeless legacies. Music = learning + creating + lasting impact.Coaching Through Song: Life Skills & Mindset ShiftsNow a coach at thrivingbynature.com, Bethany helps busy entrepreneurs and leaders overcome burnout by building life skills in five “self-care buckets” (emotional, spiritual, physical, social, intellectual— inspired by “There’s a Hole in My Bucket”!). She drops fun musical mindset reminders, like her patience ditty: “Be patient, be patient, never in a hurry, for when you’re in a hurry, it only causes worry.” These tiny songs create big shifts—music makes wisdom stick!Affirmation Bear Hug SongA sweet, repeatable classroom affirmation turned podcast highlight: “Give yourself a bear hug because you’re strong. Give yourself a bear hug because you’re brave. Give yourself a bear hug, ’cause you’re important. Give yourself a bear hug every day.” (With breathing interludes—perfect for realistic, kind self-talk.)Embracing the Goo: Metamorphosis, Dancing & Staying PlayfulBethany ties butterflies to personal growth: the uncomfortable “black goo” phase leads to beauty. Music, dance, hiking, skydiving, and silliness keep us from stagnating. We’re all big kids inside—it’s okay (and essential) to dance, sing, and stay light even on tough days.Next StepsVisit thrivingbynature.com for drop-in group coaching, one-on-one sessions, a free patience journal, her self-care course, and podcast episodes (including musical affirmations). Check her YouTube for more mindset tunes and nature-inspired wisdom.This episode is a delightful reminder: keep singing, keep playing, keep growing—and never outgrow being a little bit silly. Music helps us become our butterflies! Greg Dixon, Chief CheerleaderPlaying Music For FunWant to share your musical adveCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀?
Have you aspired to be a published author?Or simply want to share stories or insights with friends and family?Have ideas? A finished manuscript? Something in between?I encourage you to write, even if just for yourself.So I am offering to help you with the entire writing and publishing journey for an absurdly low monthly rate of $𝟴𝟴 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻. That is about $𝟲𝟱 𝗨𝗦𝗗! Cancel at any time, though we could work on many books over decades.With this Writing For Fun Retainer, I can meet with you regularly to discuss the writing and prepare one or more books.Here are some of the ways we can publish your writing:𝗔 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲This can be used to publish excerpts, the full text, or to promote books available on Amazon and other outlets.𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸Make your books available to everyone.𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸A flipbook is a great way to share with anyone interested in your writing.𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀Many people enjoy listening to audiobooks and readings.I can help with editing, formatting, and publishing when ready.And help you with the writing process.Let’s talk about your writing and publishing goals.https://www.gregdixon.net/calendarGreg Dixon, Chief EnablerShared Visions UnlimitedWriting, Publishing, and MarketingCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Your Sunflower Writing and Publishing Journey with Cindy Ballaro
Today, Greg Dixon talks with Cindy Ballaro about her Sunflower New Author Club.Cindy Ballaro is the founder of Sunflower House Publishing and the Sunflower New Author Club, where she helps writers transform ideas into beautifully published books and audiobooks. With decades of experience in marketing and creative project management, Cindy guides authors step by step with clarity and encouragement.https://sunflowerhousepublishing.systeme.io/getsnacCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Start Good Habits Now for Heart Month
February is Heart Month, and what better time to start — or restart — some good habits.Your heart beats about 60 to 100 times a minute. That adds up to roughly 100,000 beats every single day, day in and day out, for your entire life. With each beat, it pumps blood out to deliver oxygen and nutrients and pulls blood back in to be refreshed again.All of this blood travels through an incredible network of approximately 60,000 miles of blood vessels—arteries, veins, and capillaries—enough to circle the earth more than twice. Even while you sleep, your heart never takes a break.The good news?Your heart responds quickly to care. Just 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week can strengthen the heart muscle, improve circulation, and lower blood pressure. Walking, dancing, swimming, or even energetic housework all count.The key is movement -and consistency.Nutrition also plays a starring role. The heart loves a diet rich in omega-3 fats (think salmon, sardines, walnuts, and flaxseed), high-fibre foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains, and lower amounts of saturated and trans fats. Small changes really do add up over time.Our hearts are surprisingly resilient. They can recover from years of stress, poor diet, or inactivity. That said, it’s far kinder -and easier – to take care of your heart now than to ask it to bounce back later.Daily Heart Health HabitsModern medicine can do remarkable things. Hearts can be repaired, supported, and even replaced — but often at a very high personal and financial cost. Prevention remains the most powerful medicine we have.This Heart Month, consider one simple habit you can start today:Walking daily.Adding one more vegetable to your plate.Taking a few deep breaths to manage stress.More of your favourite activity …Your heart is listening – and it will thank you for every act of care. Bonnie DixonYour Health AdvocateHealthyWealthyCamper.com/BonnieCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Can You See Well? Caring for Your Precious Eyes
This year, I thought it would be fun to take a tour of our body systems, beginning with your eyes!Can you see well? It’s a simple question, yet our eyesight plays a huge role in how we experience daily life. From reading and driving to recognizing a familiar face, our eyes quietly work for us every waking moment. Like the rest of our body, they deserve thoughtful care.NutritionMany of us remember our mothers saying, “Eat your carrots-they’re good for your eyes.” Turns out, Mom was right. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, an essential nutrient for vision, especially in low light.Our eyes thrive on good nutrition. Vitamin C helps maintain healthy blood vessels in the eyes and may reduce the risk of cataracts as we age. Oranges are an easy and delicious way to add vitamin C to your day, along with other citrus fruits, peppers, and berries. Healthy fats are just as important. Avocados provide vitamin E and beneficial fats that help protect eye cells from oxidative stress and support overall eye function.Fish oil, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, is another eye favourite. Omega-3s support the retina and can help reduce dry eyes, a common complaint in our screen-heavy world. If you don’t eat much fish, talk with your healthcare provider about whether a supplement might be right for you.HydrationHydration is often overlooked, yet it’s essential for healthy eyesight. When we don’t drink enough water, our eyes can become dry, irritated, and tired. Drinking water consistently throughout the day helps keep eyes comfortably lubricated.Daily habits matter too. Take regular breaks from screens, blink often, and let your eyes focus on distant objects. Wearing sunglasses that block UV rays protects your eyes year-round.Modern medicine can do amazing things for eye conditions, but prevention is far kinder and far less costly. Nourish your body, hydrate well, and treat your eyes with care. They are, after all, the windows through which we see our world.— Bonnie Dixon, Health AdvocateWe are LifeWave Health Ambassadors. What are your health challenges?Discuss with Bonnie at https://healthywealthycamper.com/calendar/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Brett Manning’s Singing Success 21-Day Challenge ~ Start Today!
I am a big fan of Brett Manning’s Singing Success program. I bought the CD program years ago and am currently a VIP subscriber.Today is Day 1 of a 21 Day Challenge that I will do. I suggest you do so if you aspire to be a great singer.I will also show you what is in my portal.I am sure that I would be a much better singer if I did the exercises consistently.Today is a good day to start!Learn more at https://playingmusicforfun.com/singing-success/Greg Dixon, Your Fun Music EnablerPlaying Music For FunPlayingMusicForFun.comCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Musical Adventures, Quirky Videos, and Music Craft with Bill Allman of Famous Artists
Greg Dixon talks with Bill Allman about many of their musical adventures, with insights into both what makes music fun and what it takes to be a top musical performer and creator.Bill Allman is the founder of Famous Artists and has helped many West Coast artists with productions and inductions into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.Greg met Bill when playing with a band called The Old Kids on the Block with Bob Braganza and Mike McCray.The Saints Christmas Carollers branched off to become The Strange Bedfellows (to do something beyond Christmas).The costumes were brightly coloured bedclothes — the KKK meet the Smurphs!Greg was the Teal Smurf.The emphasis was on entertainment and fun.The band got better and transmorgrified into Blazing Saddles, which has endured and grown over twenty-five years.Greg and Bill produced two quirky music videos.The first one was written by Mike McCray and produced by the very talented Chris Boden.Geoff Eddington, famous for being the lead singer of The Seeds of Time, sang the Blind Rhymin' Cornbread part. There was a whole fictional backstory to the song.Someone recently did a YouTube review, thinking the band was real.The next music video with My Baby's Going To Jail For Christmas, based on a phrase used in a courtroom. Bill's lawyer friend said it should be a song. And soon it was!Bill wrote most of the lyrics, and the talented Chris Boden again arranged and produced the song.Greg Dixon created the video and appeared as Cellmate Steve.Fun stuff!Bill Allman arranged to present a musical at a local theatre before the show was created. He collaborated with Alan Marriott and Kevin O'Brien to get the show ready on time.Bill estimates that writng and arranging process took about 140 hours over many weeks.Greg and Bill then discuss how the Beatles learned their craft by playing some of the best pop and rock songs of the day, and how they applied those experiences to master and further revolutionize music. They discuss how the best musicians make others sound great, using examples from The Rolling Stones and The Eagles.They also talk about musicians like Rob Ford, who played guitar while others did not, leading them to work with Lindsay Buckingham and other top-tier musicians.Interest plus attention to craft is what made the great players and music creators.Greg Dixon, Your Fun Music EnablerPlaying Music For Funhttps://playingmusicforfun.com/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Introducing the Playing Music For Fun Membership Program with Greg Dixon
I have launched the Playing Music For Fun Membership Program.You can learn more and join at https://playingmusicforfun.com/membership/, including the video version of this podcast.The Playing Music For Fun Membership Program is for anyone who wants to enjoy a lifetime of exploring music.I believe we were all born musical with innate human musical abilities.If you always wanted to make music, but were discouraged, stuck, or were told you have no musical talent — this is for you!If you have ever wondered how musicians of all levels can play together without learning or reading each song, this is for you!I will provide the encouragement, insights, and resources to enable you to play music for a lifetime at whatever level you want.You will never run out of places to play and learn.See https://playingmusicforfun.com/membership/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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The Secret to Drumming on Anything (Even Your Kitchen Counter)
My older brother loved turning our kitchen into a concert hall, banging on pots, pans, plates, glasses, and counters with kitchen knives. It proved a simple truth: Anything that resonates can become a percussion instrument.Even car fenders, tractors, or farm equipment can deliver satisfying thumps. If it makes a noise when you tap it with your hand, a stick, or another object, it counts as percussion.For inspiration, check out the hit stage musical STOMP, which creates electrifying rhythms from everyday items like brooms, garbage cans, and matchboxes.Though it ended its 29-year run in New York City in 2023, tours are still going strong—see upcoming shows at stomponline.com/.The best part? You can make music with whatever’s on hand. Let’s start in the kitchen.Kitchen Music BasicsGrab a pot or pan and try tapping it with your hand. Pick one with a pleasing tone—the bottom usually sounds richest.Discover Different TonesExperiment by striking various spots on the pan with your hand, a kitchen knife, or a stick. Notice how the tones change? That’s the magic of percussion—subtle shifts create endless variety.Building RhythmVary your sounds by changing the spacing between hits. Most music uses four beats per measure. Start with even taps, counting to four:1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4Each tap is a quarter note. For faster rhythms, double up with eighth notes. Count them as “1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and” (or use “+” for “and”):1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + | 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +Create patterns by skipping some “ands”:1 2 3 + 4 | 1 2 3 + 4Adding Flair with AccentsA musician friend once noticed something unique in my drumming but couldn’t pinpoint it. Years later, I realized it was my natural use of accents—varying how hard I strike each note. Louder hits emphasize the melody or riff.Try it with steady eighth notes:1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + | 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +Now, play a familiar tune like “Jingle Bells” by accenting certain beats (make them bolder in your mind):1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + | 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + | 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + | 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +Your Unique Style and TouchJust like guitar legends Jimi Hendrix or Carlos Santana, who could make any instrument sing in their signature way, your rhythm, accents, and touch define your sound. (We’ll explore this more when you try it on a piano keyboard later.)Peanut Butter Jar: Your Portable Percussion ToolIf banging on pots draws complaints, grab an empty plastic jar with a lid. It’s perfect for practicing rhythms, experimenting with pressure, and testing strike spots.Add rice or candy sprinkles inside for a shaker effect. Shake, tap, and groove—endless fun!Have a blast exploring the music hidden in simple items.Greg Dixon, Your Fun Music EnablerPlaying Music for FunJoin Playing Music For Fun at https://playingmusicforfun.com/join/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Introducing Playing Music For Fun with Greg Dixon
The inspiration for Playing Music For Fun is the sense that many people of all ages have always wanted to play and sing, but have been discouraged by criticism or are unsure where to start.I believe that musical ability is an innate human ability that can be nurtured throughout one’s life.While there are tremendous resources available now to learn and make music, there is room for some simple encouragement and some strategies to get going with playing music for your own enjoyment and some insights into how musicians can play with each other even when they don’t know each other or know what songs they will play next.This applies to friends jamming and top musicians stepping into a recording session.I aim to show the building blocks and spirit of fun experimentation that can lead to a lifetime of joy with music.My musical adventure includes playing drums and bass professionally. I also play guitar and sing my own songs, as well as a few favourites.I am also learning keyboards and aspire to be one of those magicians on stages and in studios that play piano, organ, strings, percussion, and other sounds to create comprehensive musical expressions.How Music WorksI will use the piano keyboard to explain how notes combine to create melodies and chords.The piano keyboard provides a visual representation of how Western music works.Anyone, at any age, can start playing the white keys to make music. The emphasis is on joyful play.The same musical ideas apply to other instruments, such as guitar, mandolin, violin, cello, bass, woodwind, percussion, and brass.The piano is both a string instrument and a percussion instrument.A MIDI keyboard can be ANY instrument or sound.The playing mechanics of various instruments differ, but the musical ideas remain the same.Also, musicality is mostly about rhythm, touch, and style—things that apply to all instruments, including singing.Blog Posts and EmailsI have a growing list of topics to write and present that will appear as blog posts, live streams, and podcasts.I will also send the articles to the mailing list or some inbox fun.Complete this fun survey about your musical activities and aspirations to join the mailing list:Here are some topics:You Were Born MusicalYour Body is a Musical WonderlandYou Can Drum On AnythingExploring Notes and ChordsExploring Music With An Inexpensive Portable Keyboard.A Chart Showing Almost Everything You Need To Know About MusicChord Progressions For Most Music.Karaoke Magic When You Want Musical Accompaniment.Endless Resources On YouTube.Reviews of Books and Programs for Learning Music.How I Prepare For A Gig With A Setlist.Leadsheets.Interviews and Profiles.Printable BookI am working on a book in a format suitable for printing with charts and illustrations that you can put in a binder.Online and In-Person Music Experience FunshopsI am working on ways to create a fun music experience for people in-person and in virtual sessions.Join Singing For Fun at https://playingmusicforfun.com/Greg Dixon, Chief Fun EnablerShared Visions UnlimitedCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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My Baby's Going To Jail For Christmas ~ Tales from the Turkey Table
One of the chapters in Tales from the Turkey Table by Bill Allman explains the origins of the song My Baby's Going to Jail For Christmas.We made a quirky video for fun.Here are the lyrics:(prelude)Well, you went out one night in October,With a gun, and an old pair of my stockings.And you held up a convenience store.Then the po-lice came a knocking.(chorus)We’ll be wassailing in the snow,Hanging ‘neath, the mistletoe,‘Cuz my baby’s going to jail for Christmas.We’ll be drinkin’ all night long.Singing all those Christmas songs.And we’re happy that he won’t be with us.(verse)Did you think, when you went insideWho would keep you warm on Christmas Eve?When you feel cold feet in your bunk at night.Baby, you know it’s your cellmate Steve.(chorus)We’ll be wassailing in the snow,Hanging ‘neath, the mistletoe,‘Cuz my baby’s going to jail for Christmas.We’ll be drinkin’ all night long.Singing all those Christmas songs.And we’re happy that he won’t be with us.(verse)Ever think that you’d ask old Santy Claus,For a prison tattoo and a great big carton of smokes?Well your brother dropped by and he told me to ask.Honey, what’s it like when you drop the soap?(chorus)We’ll be wassailing in the snow,Hanging ‘neath, the mistletoe,‘Cuz my baby’s going to jail for Christmas.We’ll be drinkin’ all night long.Singing all those Christmas songs.And we’re happy that he won’t be with us.(spoken)Dear baby, Merry Christmas from jail. I’ve been punching out license plates, and waitin’ on your mail.And if you want that conjugal trailer to be a rockin’,Could you put a shiv, in my stockin’?(chorus)We’ll be wassailing in the snow,Hanging ‘neath, the mistletoe,‘Cuz my baby’s going to jail for Christmas.We’ll be drinkin’ all night long.Singing all those Christmas songs.And we’re happy that he won’t be with us.(spoken)Uhhhh… wait a minute, what’s “wassailing”?And why is my brother there?More often than not, there’s room for one more at the turkey table in here.They’ve locked me so far away, they’re gonna have to feed me my Christmas dinner with a slingshot.Next year, when I get out, I swear.I’m gonna ruin Christmas.Preview and purchase Tales from the Turkey Table at http://talesfromtheturkeytable.com/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Away In A Manger read from Tales from the Turkey Table by Bill Allman
𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗻 reads the 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻 𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 chapter from his 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 book.This is one of the many hilarious stories from the book.𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻!A preview and the book in various formats are available now athttp://talesfromtheturkeytable.com/The perfect gift for your Christmas-divergent friends and relatives!Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Tales from the Turkey Table by Bill Allman
From the origins of Christmas in a stable run wild, to a malevolent snowman, to hipster beard decorations, THIS is the book that the whole family can enjoy at the most wonderful time of the year. Well, maybe not the WHOLE family. There are words in here that should not be dancing with sugarplums in children’s heads.But TALES FROM THE TURKEY TABLE serves up platefuls of laughter in a perfect antidote to the saccharine and syrup that is now demanded from us during the season of peace and goodwill (and Santa, and reindeer, and elves, all the damned elves. SO many elves).An excellent gift for your Christmas-Twisted friends and relatives!http://talesfromtheturkeytable.com/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Capturing and Publishing Family Stories for Fun with Greg Dixon
American Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season are coming up soon.Consider giving your family and loved ones a Story Production to capture personal and family stories as a lasting gift.We are not getting any younger, and sometimes the opportunity to capture personal stories passes us by.I have some regrets in that area.Collaborate with me to capture and preserve the stories, photos, video, and audio in Google Drive folders.I can conduct interviews and facilitate family storytelling sessions. You never know what will come out of the woodwork!Then we organize our content into various story productions in different formats. Simple photo and video montages are excellent for presenting at memorials, weddings, anniversaries, and other special occasions.A personal or family website is perfect for sharing stories publicly.It is also possible to have the family update and expand the content over time, making the website a living legacy.A Life Vault is a multimedia portal that supports multiple levels of access, allowing you to share only certain stories with family and friends.The stories can also go into books that can be printed or viewed as eBooks and Flipbooks.Let’s start with identifying and capturing the most important stories.I am offering a third off the package price with the coupon named 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀. Learn more about the offers and see sample 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 at:https://www.sharedvisionspublishing.com/storyproductions𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘅𝗼𝗻𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 M𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴Discuss with Greg Dixon at https://www.gregdixon.net/calendar.The Four Steps For Publishing Family Stories ~ BookThis free Flipbook will help you get started capturing your family stories.Read the FlipbookCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Complete End-To-End Marketing Solutions with Greg Dixon
Do you need help promoting your products and services?One of my superpowers is that I have decades of experience with a wide range of publishing and marketing systems. I have the tools to make a lot of things happen.Your Complete End-To-End Marketing Solution could include some or all of the following implemented over time:Books and Courses for sale or use as lead magnets.Website, Social Media, and YouTube presence.Blog, post, and video campaigns.Email strategies and campaigns.Speaking and podcasting (video and audio).Online and in-person presentations and webinars.Summits and Challenges.Writing and Copywriting.Publicity campaigns.Print assets.I can also assist you with business software, including Kartra, HighLevel, and StreamYard.Share your audacious dream goals with me, and I’ll create a roadmap to help you achieve them.I will then work with you to implement some or all of it on a done-with-you or done-for-you basis.And can also be your chief cheerleader and advisor if you want to implement it yourself.Let's chat about your dream projects and goals.https://www.gregdixon.net/calendarCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Love In The Middle Sung By Margrett Donley
In 2013, I helped my friend Margrett Donley record Love In the Middle for her mother.The song is by Kevin Ross. We used the Ruthie Foster version as a model.Mike McCray played guitar. I added light bass and drums.I love the emotion in Margrett's singing.And we need this message today.Enjoy!Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Celebrate Family Legacy with a Family Anthology
Do you and your family members have interesting stories to share?Did your parents or grandparents have some adventures that few know about?Want to capture the stories while you still can?Create a Family AnthologyA Family Anthology is a collection of biographical information, life journeys, and interesting stories from and about your family members.Family events such as family reunions, weddings, anniversaries, and holiday gatherings provide opportunities to capture information and stories.A notebook and smartphone are all you need. Zoom and StreamYard are handy for conducting interviews and conducting stories.I can help you with all of that.Publishing a Family AnthologyI can produce the Family Anthology and publish it in various formats, including a family website, print book, Kindle eBook, flipbook, video, audiobook, and a secure Life Vault.Choose the formats that work best for your family.You can start with just one family member and add more later.Perhaps your personal story?Discuss with Greg DixonWant to Capture and Publish Family Stories Yourself?The Capture Your Family Stories While You Still Can! book provides a comprehensive guide to why capturing stories is essential, many examples of stories we have captured, strategies for collecting the stories, and ways to share with family and friends.The digital book is included in the Golden Publishing Kit, along with many videos and tutorials for a wide range of publishing projects.The multimedia portal also includes a comprehensive course on building a Golden Publishing Sales Machine.The collection will grow over time.Join for $18Want to Create a Financial Legacy for Your Family Too?Would you like to enable your family members to receive thousands of dollars in two years to help them get an education, buy a home, retire, travel, or live a good life?I have started gifting Crypto Staking Contracts as birthday presents.Could Be Life ChangingThat could work for your family.Learn MoreCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Good Health Can Be Simple with Bonnie and Greg Dixon
Bonnie and Greg Dixon discuss simple yet effective habits, including drinking enough water, eating well, getting exercise, meditating, spending time in nature, and enjoying life.Additionally, consider some supplements and LifeWave phototherapy products to enhance your wellness.EnjoyYou can learn more about LifeWave and book an appointment with Bonnie at https://healthywealthycamper.com/bonnie/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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LIfeWave Introduction with Bonnie and Greg Dixon
Bonnie and Greg Dixon discuss why they continue to share LifeWave products with people to help them with health.Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Using AI to Write Your Book? A Few Considerations.
Chances are that you have seen many power-house marketers telling you that you need to have a book for your business and that AI can vastly speed up the process of writing a book.All true.However, there is more to the story.My bias for Writing For Fun is that the writing itself is the most human and rewarding part of the process.Having an initial manuscript is just the start of a process that involves getting the book edited, formatted, and published with a good cover.Then the real work starts for marketing and leveraging your book to boost your business.And it may not do that if people read your book and decide that the AI book does not match your authentic self.What are your thoughts and experiences?Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Walking This Path performed by Rachel Nicol-Smith and Mike McCray
Greg Dixon wrote the lyrics for Walking This Path circa 1997.Guitarist Michael McCray came up with a chord progression and a chorus.Singer Rachel Nicol-Smith came up with an interpretation of the melody.This recording is Rachel Nicol-Smith with Michael McCray performing live at a Blazing Saddles gig.LyricsSometimes walking this path I knowHaven’t stopped to see the showListened to what friends have to sayOr paid attention to Nature’s wayThings get busier every dayMore things to buy, more bills to payPeople say which row to hoeOften against the natural flowIt’s like we're walking through a jungleAnd sometimes we're walking blindAfraid of what lies before usOf a world that seems unkindDon’t ignore the inner voice *That reminds us of what we knowYou've got to stop and look and listenWalking, this path I knowSometimes late in the nightI glimpse a splendid guiding lightOr see in a gentle river flowThe deep serenity of my soulSometimes within the common noiseWhen we feel there is no choiceA gentle stream still can flowTo calm the chaos of the world we knowIt’s like we're walking through a jungleAnd sometimes we're walking blindAfraid of what lies before usOf a world that seems unkindDon’t ignore the inner voice *That reminds us of what we knowYou've got to stop and look and listenWalking, this path I knowCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Website Special for Authors, Speakers, Storytellers, and Artists
A key component to all of my publishing and marketing strategies is a high-performing, search-engine-optimized website to serve as a hub for your marketing efforts.A website is also a great way to share stories, multimedia productions, and special offers.I will create a website for you, optimized for what you are doing.For AuthorsHere is what an Author Website can do for writers:Provide information about you and your books.Offer your books and related products for sale.Get invitations to speak on podcasts and stages.Publish excerpts to attract people to you and your books.For SpeakersA Speaker Website is designed to get speaking gigs for you.Most will like an Author Website plus the following elements:Speaker Sizzle Reel.Key Speaker Topics.Speaker Booking Forms.For StorytellersA website is a great platform for sharing personal, family, and business stories.For ArtistsOne of the first websites I created in the 1990’s was the Shared Visions Gallery, which let me to create websites for artists and galleries.Here are the key parts of an Artist Website:You artist bio.Beautiful presentations of your art.Lists of galleries where your art can be seen.Ways to buy your art.Attract invitations to exhibit to exhibit your art.Invitations to do commissions.Special OfferHere is my special offer to create a branded website designed for what you want to accomplish with the site.Here is the process:We meet to discuss your goals.I register a domain and create a WordPress website branded to match your style and goals.I register the website with Google Search Console to get your site found in searches,I support adding content weekly.See offer at https://sharedvisions.com/website-special/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Art for Living A Life You Live with Bonnie and Greg Dixon
Hello,Imagine when every stroke of the brush, every splash of color becomes a dance of imagination. We often underrate the transformative powers of art - well, not on my watch! This week, in an incredibly revealing episode, Bonnie and Greg take us on an unusual journey into the world of art. Here's the catch though - it's not just about canvases and colors. Art goes beyond what you simply see, it seeps into every facet of life, helping you to live a life you truly love. If you ever doubted that you could unite creativity and life, this episode might just change your mind. From a peculiar technique called cosmic smash booking, to reviving the childlike joy that's stifled far too often, there's a trove of treasures waiting to be unearthed. Greg dives into his personal experiences, recounting how art and music have shaped his past and continue to define his existence today. He also reflects on the beauty of art as a universal binder, something every culture inherently contains. Witnessing the rise and flow of art across the globe - he brings this rich, vivid tapestry to life in our discussions.But, hey let's not spill all the beans here! Tune in to get the full, immersive experience - from art journaling to painting rocks. You just might find an art form that speaks to the deepest corners of your heart. Do you already have a favorite piece of art? Or perhaps you dabble in drawing, painting or crafting yourself? We'd love to hear more about your personal art adventures, and who knows, you might even be a guest on our podcast.Write to [email protected] before you leave, here's a whisper we are sure you don't want to miss; we are LifeWave brand ambassadors offering a promising path to wellness and success. Join us on this journey at HealthyWealthyCamper.com/Bonnie.Let's take a step together towards living a life filled with healthier choices, greater wellbeing and excelling on a whole new level!Stay creative,Bonnie and Greg DixonLife A Life You LoveCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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What does Living A Life You Love look like to you?
Bonnie and Greg Dixon share what they love to do and ask you what Living A Life You Love looks like for you.Gardening?Cooking?Dance?Travel?Sports?Art?What do you like to do for Living A Live You Love.Want to be a guest on the show?Contact Bonnie at https://healthywealthycamper.com/bonnie/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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What Bonnie and Greg Dixon Like About LifeWave Health and Wellness Products
Bonnie and Greg Dixon are LifeWave Brand Ambassadors for LifeWave products, which include phototherapy patches, skincare, and more. To learn more and to book a chat with Bonnie Dixon, visit https://healthywealthycamper.com/bonnie/.Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Unity's Vision for Living A Life You Love ~ Bonnie and Greg Dixon
Bonnie was the administrator of Unity of Vancouver when Greg Dixon met her. They visited many Unity Spiritual Centers across North America.Here is a summary from Unity Temple, where their beloved Anne Tabor is now the senior minister. Here is how they describe their mission, values, and Unity Principles."The Vision held by Unity Temple is a world of peace and harmony that begins within individuals' hearts and minds. Acceptance, equality, and a prosperous life are the inalienable rights of all people. The Unity Teachings are free of all dogma, doctrines and creeds, and encourage people to discover their higher mind and spiritual wisdom that we have divinely inherited.The foundation for Unity Temple’s Mission and Vision are values that serve as stepping stones on the spiritual path. 1. PEACE 2. LOVE 3. HARMONY 4. DIVERSITY 5. EQUALITY 6. INCLUSIVITY7. COMPASSIONUnity’s Five Truth PrinciplesThere is one power and one presence in the universe, God, the life force of all beingThe Spirit of God lives within each person; therefore, all people are inherently good.We create our life experiences through our way of thinking.Through the power of affirmative prayer and meditation, we deepen our understanding of Spirit.Knowledge of these Spiritual Principles is not enough. We each need to put them into practice in our daily lives."Do you resonate with any of these?Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Music for Living A Life You Love with Bonnie and Greg Dixon
Bonnie and Greg Dixon from Living a Life You Love! We've previously talked about how writing is a crucial part of being human, but this week, we're tapping into our ages-old love for something else entirely - 🎵 music 🎵.Our new episode delves into the pure magic of music and its incredible power to connect us and to ourselves. We share personal anecdotes of how music has made our lives more meaningful, acting not just as a soundtrack to our lives but as a catalyst for learning, therapeutic healing, and even shaping our identities.Ever wondered why certain songs make our hearts soar, and others make us want to move our feet? Or why a particular style or genre of music from your early teenage years still moves you like no other? We'll cover that, touching on the science behind why we seem to latch onto the music of our adolescence.We're also talking about using music as a tool for our brain health, peace of mind, overall wellness, and just for pure fun! Curious? Well, we guarantee that this episode will have you tapping your feet, singing along, or perhaps even pulling out the instrument you used to play! Remember, we're all about inspiring you to live a life you love. So why not make music a part of it? 🎵🎶 Let's connect over what we love about music! What’s your favourite song or band? Beatles or Rolling Stones? Share your thoughts, and keep the conversation going! Happy Listening! Warm Regards,Bonnie and GregLiving a Life You LoveCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Living A Life You Love with LifeWave
In this episode of Living A Life You Love, hosts Bonnie and Greg Dixondiscuss being brand ambassadors for LifeWave products for the past four years.They share how the company's phototherapy patches have benefitted their health and wellbeing, alongside the benefits for their surrounding community. They also discuss how LifeWave has offered them an alternative wellness plan, suggesting it can be incorporated as a Plan A or Plan B for listeners. Another aspect covered is the international community of LifeWave, leading to Lifestyle Freedom and the ability to work remotely from anywhere in the world.Key Points:Introduction to LifeWave products and their use of phototherapy patches to stimulate the body's natural healing systems.Greg's experience using the Y-Age Aeon patch for better sleep and relaxation and how the patches helped him through long workdays.Bonnie explains how the X39 and X49 patches helped her normalize her blood pressure while the Alavida patch improved her skin health.Discussion on how the patches also benefit animals, using an anecdote of calming a nervous dog during fireworks.The benefits of LifeWave reaching beyond health promote community spirit and offer a potential business opportunity as you can work from anywhere globally. - Official website: https://lifewave.com/gregdixon- Learn more and contact Bonnie https://healthywealthycamper.com/bonnie/.Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Living A Life You Love with Bonnie and Greg Dixon ~ Adventures with Chocolate
What if indulging in your favourite treat could be beneficial for your health? Join us as we uncover the surprising perks of enjoying chocolate in moderation. Bonnie shares her expertise on how this delectable delight can lower blood pressure and enhance brain function, all while we revel in personal tales from our "Chocolate Whisperer" honeymoon escapades. Imagine a chocolate buffet at a Hotel or the rich flavours of chocolate-infused mole sauce. Our conversation is a sensory journey, encouraging everyone to savour chocolate consciously and guilt-free.But the adventure doesn't stop at chocolate! We're thrilled to unveil our plans for a vibrant new platform for Living A Life You Love, designed to celebrate the passions that bring joy to everyday life. From music and dance to network marketing and Unity, we're creating a space where everyone can shine their light. Embrace the motto, "life is short, eat dessert first," and join us in building a community that inspires and uplifts. Please bring a friend and be part of this exciting journey, as we aim to share something new and uplifting almost every day.Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Living A Life You Love with Bonnie and Greg Dixon
Bonnie and Greg are starting a series called Living A Life You Love.One of the themes we will discuss is Living a Life You Love with Natural Health.Bonnie has been active in the Natural Health industry for thirty years and writes a Health column for the Merritt Herald. We are brand ambassadors for LifeWave products and recommend the products along with good nutrition, exercise, and natural health supplements.You can learn more and book an appointment with Bonnie at https://healthywealthycamper.com/bonnie/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Daily Writing Habits ~ Woody Allen's Practice ~ Writing For Fun with Greg Dixon
Woody Allen has scripted AND produced over 60 movies.That is more than one a year!He has sustained that through a daily routine that includes writing on paper and a portable and doing other things ~ like playing the clarinet in a jazz band.My favourite Woody Allen movies include Sleeper, Manhattan, Annie Hall, Midnight In Paris, To Rome With Love, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (ooh la la!).What are your favourite movies?What could you accomplish if you wrote every day?Check out more on writing at https://writingforfun.online/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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The Golden Marketing Sales Machine with Conversion Alchemy
I combine my comprehensive marketing strategies with Conversion Alchemy by my Total Traffic and Conversion collaborator, Roy Dickan.Conversion Alchemy is an AI tool that actively acquires qualified leads from searches and site visitors.We add them to a mailing list in Kartra and subscribe them to an email sequence. It works very well.You can use the leads for future email campaigns.The Golden Marketing Sales Machine combines landing pages, blogging, social media, and YouTube to dominate your online presence and attract people to you and your offers.Dominate Your Niche!Who Is The Golden Sales Machine For?This comprehensive marketing approach will work for any person, entrepreneur, or company that offers something that people will pay for, including:AuthorsHigh-End CoachesEntrepreneursProfessional Practices, like Dentists and TherapistsReal Estate InvestorsCourse CreatorsArtistsMusiciansNetwork MarketersWhat you do:-)The Main ComponentsHere is the basic approach:Create a Compelling OfferCreate a Compelling Landing Page or website with buttons to make an appointment or purchase, as appropriate for your offers.Create an Email Sequence.Create Conversion Alchemy Campaigns to acquire leads and subscribe to the email sequence.Create an Opt-In for the landing page that subscribes the person to the email sequence.Create blog posts based on the email sequence, optimize them for Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and submit them to the Google Search Console. Each blog post will have a call to action.Create Social Media and YouTube posts based on the blog posts with links to the blog post or landing page.Boost posts with paid advertising.This approach will bring traffic in days for your success.I am working on a book and training program if you want to implement it yourself.Or we can work with you or implement it for you.Busy professional practices will want us to implement and run the Golden Marketing Sales Machine with Conversion Alchemy for them.What Does Done-For-You Cost?I am offering an Introductory retainer of $388 per month that includes all the moving parts and a modest budget for Conversion Alchemy leads and Facebook post boosts.We can review the results near the end of the month to make adjustments for next month if needed.Discuss with Greg Dixonhttps://www.gregdixon.net/388retainerCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Is My Power Publishing and Marketing Process for You?
I am combining the best practices from my Publishing and Marketing experience into my Power Publishing and Marketing Process.The goal is to build Authority, Influence, and Sales for you.I am working on a book and membership program for those who want to implement themselves.I am available now to implement the Power Publishing and Marketing Process with you.Is this for you?The Power Publishing and Marketing Process is for you if you want to publish a book, course, or almost anything else.The Power Publishing and Marketing Process can revitalize your golden content if you have unproductive books and other creative assets.If you want to be invited to speak on broadcasts and stages, the Power Publishing and Marketing Process is for you.Want to expand your business?The Power Publishing and Marketing Process will attract clients and customers to your products and services.Does any of that resonate with you?Please put your questions in the comments.Let me know if you want to join the conversation.Greg Dixon, Your Chief EnablerShared Visions Unlimited Publishing and MarketingLet’s discuss your big, audacious Blue Sky goals.https://www.gregdixon.net/calendarCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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The Benefits of Author and Speaker Websites
Having a website using your name can help authors and speakers in the following ways:Provides a place for people to learn about you and your books and purchase your books.Can be a place for you to share excerpts from your books or possibly a place to test content for new books.You can combine social media and other marketing strategies to boost your online presence.A website is essential for speakers to get booked.Key PointsThe website can present you, your work, your mission, and any upcoming projects.-The website can also serve as a platform to breathe new life into older works by presenting excerpts.An author-speaker website is a great space to build your online presence, authority, and influence.A website offers marketing opportunities, can boost your search engine presence, and enables you to sell your books directly.Having a book can serve as a gateway to speaking gigs, boosting your credibility and attracting invites to be on podcasts.I am available to create an author-speaker website for you.Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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The Steps for Publishing Your Books on Amazon KDP
Many of our book clients come to us with their book manuscripts completed and ask for some final editing and uploading to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and sometimes IngramSpark to get into retail catalogues.You can do it yourself and get your book on the world’s largest book marketplace for free. You can treat Amazon as a low-cost print-on-demand service available in most countries.The formatting and uploading process can be a bit finicky, but you can learn to do it yourself by following the guidelines provided by Amazon KDP. The uploading process itself tells you what is required.Here are the steps we follow to publish books for our clients.Formatting For SubmissionYou must choose a trim size for your book and format to fit.A typical trim size is 6 x 9 inches.Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, and other programs allow you to set the page sizes and margins to the required specifications.Amazon accepts PDF files for print books and ePub files for eBooks.I use Atticus (https://www.atticus.io/) to format client books and to write and format my books.Your one-time investment will save a lot of futzing with formatting for both print books and ePub books.Atticus supports collaboration, which would streamline working with me on your books.Opening Your Own Amazon KDP AccountEven if you have me upload your book, I will upload it to your Amazon account rather than publish it under Shared Visions Unlimited.I know many authors who had terrible experiences with publishing houses and book consultants who published their books under their umbrella. Some come to us.It is best to keep control and keep the money from sales yourself!See the Amazon KDP Signup Process at https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200620010.Uploading Your Print BookAmazon will ask for the title, subtitle, description, contributors, categories, and keywords.You will specify a trim size and upload your PDF file.Amazon will create a preview version of the book and review it when submitted.Uploading or Creating a CoverThe hardest part of the exercise is getting a cover that matches the exact specifications of your book.The width of the spine will vary according to page count and paper grade.Amazon can generate a template for your trim size and page count.I load the template into PhotoShop and overlay the design to keep within the specifications, including adequate margins and room for a book number code.Amazon can assign a book number for your book. I can generate book numbers, and there are paid services for that. The free Amazon book number will work for most authors.Amazon has a book cover creation tool that is quite good and will create a cover that fits.Pushing the Publish ButtonWhen you and Amazon seem happy with the book, you can push a button to submit it for review and publishing.Amazon will let you know if there are any issues or let you know that your book is live.Now The Work Starts!Amazon publishes thousands of new books every day.Ideally, you have been promoting the book in advance, and now is a good time for a book launch party and marketing campaign.And steady marketing ever after:-)I can help you with all of that.Book a chat about your books at https://www.gregdixon.net/calendar.Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Your Power Podcasting Practice to Boost Your Online Presence
Are you using live streams or podcasts to get your message out and attract people to your products and services?You can leverage the differences between live videos and podcasts to multiply your audience and influence.I use the Power Podcasting Practice to get my message out to LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRADIO, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more.The whole process takes around 1 hour.I have been using this to put out information about my Writing For Fun Adventure I started from scratch just over a week ago.You can see the results by searching for ‘Greg Dixon writing‘ on Google Search. I am not the only Greg Dixon and there are other Greg Dixons who are writers, yet the first two pages of search listings are mostly mine.How do you show up in searches?Here are the tools and practices that I use:Create a splash image like the one at the top of this page.I use screen captures and PhotoShop. Canva and other programs can create images for your branding and messaging.Set up a LinkedIn Live Event.Upload the splash image.Provide a compelling title.Write show notes with a link to the next steps for the audience.List guest speakersSet the time.Submit.Invite guest speakers through LinkedIn.Set up StreamYard Studio Live Broadcast. Restream would work, too.Choose the destinations for the live stream. I use LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook Profile, Facebook Pages, and sometimes Instagram and X.Do the Broadcast.Export the audio from the completed broadcast,Upload the audio to your Podcast platform. I use buzzsprout.See https://gregdixon.buzzsprout.com.Create a Blog Post (Recommended).Use the splash image and show notes to create an SEO-optimized post.Add buttons that link to the LinkedIn Event and the Podcast Episode.Submit to Google Search Console.Miracles HappenThat probably sounds like a lot. I developed the strategy over the years.However, I now do the whole process from beginning to end in about one hour, plus the actual broadcast time.Greg Dixon is Available to HelpYou can do it too.I am available to help set this practice up for you.https://www.gregdixon.net/calendarCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Spinoff Benefits from Writing Your Books
Gaining Clarity during the writing process. Creating content that can repurposed as articles (print and online), blog posts, broadcasts, podcasts, speaking presentations, radio, ... Opens doors to clients and speaking opportunities. Building Influence and Authority Creates a lasting legacy. Can you think of any more? Start Writing for Fun and see where it can take you. Sign up for the newsletter and join our group discussion on Saturdays at 11 am Pacific. https://www.writingforfun.online/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Greg Dixon's Shared Visions Unlimited Mission ~ Creation ~ Publishing ~ Marketing
I have a new mission statement encapsulating what I have been doing for clients for many decades. Shared Visions Unlimited enables the creation of new things, publishes them into the world, and markets to those who need them. I will explain what that means and how it could apply to your visions and projects. Let's chat. Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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What Do You Want To Write? Your Writing for Fun Writing Adventure with Greg Dixon
Bonnie Dixon joined Greg to talk about her writing past, including writing a recipe column and a Mojave Desert newspaper, her How To Get a Job You'll Love book, and writing a health column and a local newspaper in Merritt.We shared some ideas about getting started, and something that starts as a fun thing for yourself could open doors and opportunities.Register for insights and invitations to join the discussion or be a guest writer at https://www.writingforfun.online/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Embrace the Differences Between Podcasts And Streaming Videos To Share Your Visions Far and Wide
Sometimes, people use the term Podcast to talk about live video streaming. They are related but not the same in ways beyond simply video and audio.Podcasts have different distribution methods and audiences.You can use both to extend your reach far and wide to share your visions for the world or attract people to your products and services.Greg Dixon demonstrates the difference using the launch of Your Writing For Fun Adventure.Learn about that at https://www.writingforfun.online/#broadcasting #podcasting #powerlaunchCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Your Invitation to the Saturday Group Discussion Sessions ~ Writing For Fun with Greg Dixon
Please join me for live discussions of writing topics for Your Writing For Fun Adventure on Saturdays at 11 am Pacific. This is for you if you are a new or aspiring writer of books or anything else. This is for you if you are an established writer and want to share stories about your writing experience. You can register for the mailing list and invitation links at https://www.writingforfun.online.I also seek guests to discuss writing topics for the weekly StreamYard broadcasts. Let me know if you are interested.Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Simon Dorey and Little Picture Books ~ A World of Fun, Facts, and Fantasy
Today, Greg Dixon talks with Simon Dorey, the writer, publisher, and distributor of picture books for children. Little Picture Books ~ A World of Fun, Facts, and FantasyWe discuss the passion that got him into creating children's books and how he distributes them through readings and school fundraising campaigns.See https://littlepicturebooks.com/#writingforfun #publishing #distribution #marketingCome learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Easy Writing Tools ~ Writing For Fun with Greg Dixon
Greg Dixon recommends tools to make your writing more manageable and fun, including Google Docs, Grammarly, Voice Transcription, ChatGTP, and ClarityScribe. Greg invites you to group writing sessions on Saturdays at 11 am Pacific. Register to receive insights and invitations by email at https://www.writingforfun.online/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Brainstorming and Organizing Your Writing Ideas ~ Writing For Fun with Greg Dixon
Want to give writing (anything) a shot? It will be fun! Today, I discuss some approaches to capturing your writing ideas, including paper journals, index cards, note apps, and Google Docs. Google Drive is a great place to collect raw notes, do planning, and collaborate. Outlines and MindMaps can help with both brainstorming and planning your content. Voice memos with transcription can help speed your process. Using AI, too. The main thing is to pick a place to collect and organize your writing and have fun. I am planning group coaching sessions on Saturdays.Join my mailing list for insights and invitations at www.writingforfun.online.Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Introducing Your Writing For Fun Adventure with Greg Dixon
I am launching a new broadcast series with a free workshop and book called Your Writing For Fun Adventure. I encourage you to explore writing anything you want, including business books, novels, stories, poetry, plays, music, marketing materials, articles and anything else. We will have special guests. Let me know if you want to share. Writing can be fun and opens doors to life and business. Join the free Writing For Fun newsletter at https://www.writingforfun.online/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Why 2025 Is The Year To Publish Your Books
Do you have stories to tell? Want to share that special gift that only you have? (Marie Forleo) Build Influence and Credibility for your business. Get speaking engagements? Share family legacy? Already have a book written and ready to publish? No matter where you are on your Publishing Journey, I can help. See special offer at https://www.sharedvisionspublishing.com/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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Build Your Golden Publishing Sales Machine For Quick Cash Flow
Greg Dixon's Golden Publishing Sales Machine is for you or someone you know who has or has considered a book, online course, or membership program.The approach is designed to leverage your Golden Content by publishing marketing everywhere as well as generating sales early in the process to validate the market and create cash flow.Here is what I cover:My Multimedia Publishing and Marketing BackgroundCommon Problems With Sales for Courses and BooksLeveraging Your Golden ContentPublishing Everywhere In Multiple FormatsCreating Your Golden OfferUsing Golden Marketing to Make Sales.My Golden Offer is to work with you to Build Your Golden Publishing Sales Machine.See the video a full article at https://sharedvisions.com/publishing-sales-machine/Come learn more about Shared Visions Unlimited at https://sharedvisions.com/
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