RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2024.12.09
Recommended Resource
Here’s the message that greets you when you visit Descript.com: “If you can edit text, you can edit videos. Descript is the AI-powered, fully featured, end-to-end video editor that you already know how to use.”
I love this tool, and I recommend it. Learn more here.
Recommended Podcast Episode
Groupon and Descript: Andrew Mason
Speaking of Descript, the company was founded by Andrew Mason, the same guy who founded and ran Groupon for five years.
In this episode of “How I Built This with Guy Raz,” Mason describes his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he learned along the way.
Recommended Viewing
4 key ingredients to turn a case study into a compelling story
Thanks to Steve Denny for sharing with me this excellent TEDx video that describes how a business harnessed the power of emotional storytelling and mass media to transform into a leader in their industry.
Happening this Week
The Tech-to-Profit Formula Training
On December 12, I’ll host a live training where I’ll reveal the secret recipe to attract high-quality leads, land clients who love you, & skyrocket profits — with time-saving, hassle-free tech. This is a new, improved version of a training I unveiled a few months ago. If you joined us then, sign up again; we’ll cover some new ground. If you didn’t join us then, now’s your chance to get more clients with less tech headaches. Details and registration here.
Podcast Guesting Masterclass with Interview Conections
I mentioned this last week, and wanted to share it again because this will be a great event for anyone who wants to build a following and land more clients by appearing on podcasts.
Jessica Rhodes founded Interview Connections, the world’s first and leading podcast booking agency in 2013, back when no other agencies like it existed. Since its founding, Interview Connections has booked over 30,000 podcast interviews for over 800 clients!
On Dec 9-11, Jessica is hosting a Podcast Guesting Masterclass.
If you feel like you’re the “best kept secret” in your niche, and you’d like to step out of the shadows to get noticed and hired, this training is for you.
Registrations and more details here.
Podcast (The Story Power Marketing Show)
The Why and How of Virtual Assistants with Kayla Crawford
Kayla Crawford is an experienced virtual assistant who understands what it takes for businesses to operate efficiently. As the owner of Crawford Virtual Assisting,
Kayla supports business owners and high-level executives by providing administrative services, social media management, technology production, website development, digital marketing, reporting, and more.
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
~ Why Hiring Virtual Assistants Boosts Efficiency
~ Pros and Cons of Hiring Overseas vs. in America
~ What to do to Master Virtual Assistant Communication
~ How to Hire the Right Virtual Assistant
Full episode video and show notes here.
Listen and review on Apple or Spotify.
Recommended Viewing
I have to admit: When I heard that Steely Dan was being lumped with Toto, Christopher Cross,and other 70s smooth-rockers in the new HBO “Dockumentary” Yacht Rock, I objected. Steely Dan is better than that. I thought.
But then Melissa and I saw the documentary, and I get it.
If you like Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, or any of the other artists I already mentioned, I recommend Yacht Rock. Steely Dan gets its due. And I have new-found respect for the smooth rockers who were far better musicians (and far more influential) than I knew.
Words to Ponder
On this day in 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” premiered on CBS television. Here’s something Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Charlie Brown and other Peanuts characters said:
“Life is like an ice cream cone. You have to lick it one day at a time.”
Don't go away yet..
p.s. Coaches, authors, and consultants hire me to power-up their creative content and storytelling to captivate prospects, stand-out and book more business.
Whenever you're ready, here are several ways I can help you become a storytelling stand-out so you'll land more clients without pitching and prodding:
1) Get the Story Power Profit Pack -- 52 Strategies, Tips, and Tactics to Transform Your Content from Ignored to Adored.
2) Watch the free, 7-minute Micro-Training: “The 3 Most Important Storytelling Keys to Captivate Prospects and Inspire Them to Act -- Without Pitching and Prodding.”
3) Become a Story Power VIP: Master how to discover, assemble, and deliver business-building stories. Twice-monthly live masterclasses. Members-only content. One-on-one feedback and consulting sessions. And more… If you'd like to learn more about our VIP program, just reply to this email and put "Story Power VIP" in the subject line. I’ll contact you with more details.
4) Work with me one-on-one: If you’re interested in working directly with me -- to discover, assemble, and deliver powerful, business-building stories -- simply reply to this email and change the subject line to "Private Client." Tell me a little about yourself, your business, and what you'd like to accomplish, and I'll reply to discuss options.
5) Invite me to speak at an event: I can tailor a presentation that meets the specific needs of your organization. Informative. Entertaining. Virtual or live. Potential for continuing education credits when applicable for your group. If interested, reply to this email and change the subject line to “Speaking Engagement.” I’ll circle back to discuss the possibilities.
Want to get great content like this...
...delivered straight to your inbox?
Join our email list...
Post Categories
Previous Post
Next Post
