Patrick Wiscombe

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick4.jpg) In this edition of the Entrepreneur Addiction Podcast (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/entrepreneur-podcasts/), we talked about: * Friends, family, and fools * Large SBA backed loans * Peer to peer loans * Crowdfunding * Loans by OnDeck * Loans by Superior * Equipment financing * Accounts receivable and purchase order financing * Business credit loans * Corporate Turnaround financing * Acquisition financing * Merchant cash advance business financing Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Entrepreneur Addiction 19: Twelve Small Business Financing Options in 2012

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick4.jpg) In this edition of the Entrepreneur Addiction Podcast (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/entrepreneur-podcasts/), we talked about: * Harrison Monarth - Author of 360 Degrees of Influence * Influence as a superpower * Developing empathic accuracy * Reaching the touch points * Human behavior 101 * Influencing and manipulation * Influencing attempts are all around us * How does influence start with you? * Your business, your perception * Topping out at 'really good' * Natural biases Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Entrepreneur Addiction 18: Playing Devil's Advocate

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick4.jpg) In this edition of the Entrepreneur Addiction Podcast (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/entrepreneur-podcasts/), we talked about: * The changing dynamic of public relations * Using PR agencies as business consultants * What is the purpose of public relations? * Should PR have a seat at the corporate table? * How does a company measure the value of public relations? * PR should shut up and listen to their clients * Companies that do PR well * Get out in front of your public mistakes * Social media fatigue * Do one to three things very well Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Entrepreneur Addiction 17: Shut Up and Listen

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick4.jpg) In this edition of the Entrepreneur Addiction Podcast (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/entrepreneur-podcasts/), we talked about: * Dave Levinsky with GrowThink.com * Creating 3,000 websites and SEO * Steps to starting an online business * Success in business means filling an unfilled need * The purpose of crowd funding * Equity based vs. rewards based crowdfunding * How to get business crowfunding * The critical elements of a business plan * Everyone should have an exit strategy * Looking forward to 2012 Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Entrepreneur Addiction 16: Fluffy on the Outside, Creamy on the Inside

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick4.jpg) In this edition of the Entrepreneur Addiction Podcast (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/entrepreneur-podcasts/), we talked about: * 'The Everyday Entrepreneur'by Rob Basso * The benefits of growing up poor * Wrapping resumes in sandwich wrappers * Who is creating your future? * What is an everyday entrepreneur? * Lesser known successful entrepreneurs * Ditch your job...carefully * Being a pilot is a lot like business owner * Protect and defend your online reputation and image * Be careful stepping on other people's toes * Competing with bigger companies * Create your own luck Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Entrepreneur Addiction 15: The Everyday Entrepreneur

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick4.jpg) In this edition of the Entrepreneur Addiction Podcast (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/entrepreneur-podcasts/), we talked about: * The history of Assistly * Building a scalable business * Business pivot points - identifying opportunities * Continually assessing the business environment * Lucky people vs. unlucky people * Early business decisions can impact a business * Customer service is a philosphy * The satisfaction of work well done Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Entrepreneur Addiction 14: Business Pivot Points

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick4.jpg) In this edition of the Entrepreneur Addiction Podcast (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/entrepreneur-podcasts/), we talked about: * Turning setbacks to greenbacks * Being replaced by a karaoke machine * Attitude determines altitude * Turning Ford around * Willie Jolley the CMS - Chief Motivational Speaker * Going from 4,000 to 38,000 in weeks * Everyone has a recession in their life * Don't panic, remain calm * Stay away from the gloom and doom * Don't let pride get in the way * Look at the power of tomorrow * Be proactive, hustle - swim to the ship * Creativity is untapped dollars * Stretch yourself Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Entrepreneur Addiction 13: Setbacks to Greenbacks

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick.jpg) In this edition of the Digital Zone (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/digital-zone-podcasts/), we talked about: * AT&T concept stores * Windows Phone 7 tanking * Apple products high on the list Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Digital Zone 282: All I Want For Christmas (http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick.jpg) In this edition of the Digital Zone (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/digital-zone-podcasts/), we talked about: * AT&T concept stores * Windows Phone 7 tanking * Apple products high on the list Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Digital Zone 282: All I Want For Christmas PODCAST SPONSOR: The Digital Zone is sponsored by Cliphanger.com (http://www.cliphanger.com). Get an additional 10% off your order when you use promotion code DIGITAL at checkout (http://www.cliphanger.com/index.php?p_resource=pmt_cart).

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick.jpg) In this edition of the Digital Zone (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/digital-zone-podcasts/), we talked about: * Apple considered becoming a phone carrier * Long live Windows Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Digital Zone 281: Kill AT&T PODCAST SPONSOR: The Digital Zone is sponsored by Cliphanger.com (http://www.cliphanger.com). Get an additional 10% off your order when you use promotion code DIGITAL at checkout (http://www.cliphanger.com/index.php?p_resource=pmt_cart).

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick4.jpg) In this edition of the Entrepreneur Addiction Podcast (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/entrepreneur-podcasts/), we talked about: * Building your business means building trust * Don't dabble in marketing * Marketing means adding on-going value * Coaching can help your business * Using your strengths to find clients * Essential elements of a video blog post * Use the smiley face icon and remember names * Engaging emotion * Feeding your local media with great content * Three things you need to do right now Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Entrepreneur Addiction 12: Clients, Clients, More Clients

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick.jpg) In this edition of the Digital Zone (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/digital-zone-podcasts/), we talked about: * HP's indecision about WebOS * Adobe kills off mobile flash development> * Job seeking college grads demand social media * Samsung jumps over to Windows 8 Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Digital Zone 280: Death by Indecision PODCAST SPONSOR: The Digital Zone is sponsored by Cliphanger.com (http://www.cliphanger.com). Get an additional 10% off your order when you use promotion code DIGITAL at checkout (http://www.cliphanger.com/index.php?p_resource=pmt_cart).

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick.jpg) In this edition of the Digital Zone (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/digital-zone-podcasts/), we talked about: * HP deciding the fate of WebOS * iPhone 4S makes the grade * Eric Schmidt mourns the loss of Steve Jobs * College grads value Facebook Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Digital Zone 279: R.I.P WebOS

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick.jpg) In this edition of the Digital Zone (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/digital-zone-podcasts/), we talked about: * HP getting back into the tablet business * Smell your tweets * Verizon temporarily doubles data consumption * iPad sales expected to go through the roof Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Digital Zone 278: You Smell

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick4.jpg) In this edition of the Entrepreneur Addiction Podcast (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/entrepreneur-podcasts/), we talked about: * Rich Christiansen's 'Zig Zag Principle' * Vacationing in the himalyas * Succeeding means slowing down * The quickest path to profitability * The value of failing * Stupid idea, bad idea * Having the 'three mile talk' and guard rails Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Entrepreneur Addiction 11: Dance In My Tutu Cool Voice Guy: Fueling your business success, this is the entrepreneur addiction podcast, breaking the small business loan news you need if you obsess about your company. Heard exclusively on Lendio.com. And now here are our your hosts: Brock Blake, Dan Bischoff and Patrick Wiscombe. Patrick: This podcast is sponsored by Lendio.com, the online source you need to find the right business financing to grow your company. So, check them out: Lendio.com, to get your business growing right now. It’s the entrepreneur addiction podcast episode number eleven. My name is Patrick Wiscombe. Thank you as always for tuning us in and taking us along wherever and however you’re accessing the podcast today. We have a terrific show (like we’re going to say otherwise). Dan: Yeah’s it’s going to be great. Patrick: We’re going to be talking with the author of brand new book. It’s only been out for about three weeks. Rich Christiansen the author of The Zig Zag Principle: ‘the road to success is never a straight line’. It’s kind of funny that we’re talking about this. That, as I was driving to Disney Land, what was it a couple weeks ago? Dan: Yeah. Patrick: As I was driving across the desert, I was looking at the freeway system, going, “Why don’t we just drive in a straight line? Why do we have to go all over the place?” Joining me for the podcast, as he does every single week, Dan Bischoff the direct of communications at Lendio. It’s always good to see you. Dan: Oh, yeah, it’s great to be here again. Patrick: And, let’s bring in the author of said book, “The Zig Zag Principle: the road to success if never a straight line.” Rich Christiansen, it’s good to have you here. Rich: Thank you so much Patrick and Dan for having me. I’m excited to meet with you for a few minutes. Patrick: Dan forwarded an article to both you and I that was posted in Forbes talking about what scares entrepreneurs. Dan: On Halloween, too. Patrick: Oh, Yeah. It’s kind of timely. Let’s talk about what scares entrepreneurs here for a second. I saw the first thing that was mentioned in this article was losing your drive. Do entrepreneurs lose their drive, Rich? Rich: You know, I think at times it is risk. It’s burn out. I think at times we jeopardize, and we get so deep in the throat of it, it’s like, “Why am I doing this?” So I think there is risk of that. I talk often times about ‘climbing high and sleeping low’. Maintaining a life balance. And I think it’s a really important part of keeping your head straight, so you don’t crash and burn. So, I think it’s a valid fear. Dan: I was surprised by some of these topics too. In my mind, I always thought that the biggest thing that scares you is failure. Right? Of losing everything. Or going bankrupt or something. But some of these things like losing your drive, and also what is in here is losing your reputation, and some of those things. But besides of failure, what other things do you think? Rich: Failure is part of it. But I think the other side of it is, is the success. I know, you know, I’ve had a couple of pretty good successes throughout my career. And thinking, “Hey, do I still have it me? Am I all that?” Because people start looking at you and expecting you to always to preform. And you know, I have to admit even in the last couple of weeks, I’m just gassed out from this book.

(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/subscribeinitunes300x38.jpg)(http://www.patrickwiscombe.com/images/patrick.jpg) In this edition of the Digital Zone (http://patrickwiscombe.com/category/digital-zone-podcasts/), we talked about: * HP keeping its PC business * HP's Touchpad 'out of stock' * Redbox rental rates going up Press the 'PLAY' button to listen to Digital Zone 277: You Raise Me Up [recreading]