Reality Check with Craig Price

Quinn Barrett (@QuinnBarrett or twitter) opens host Craig Price's eyes to the world of digital publishing.  Quinn is the host of the All Thing Digital Media podcast and co-founder of Wise Bear Books, a digital media project management company specializing in getting independent authors and content creators out into the marketplace. She and Craig cover a lot of ground including the technical aspects of eBooks, formatting, why Craig's book "Half a Glass: The Realist's Guide" and all its footnotes are stopping it from being digital and even some marketing goals like "What is your book for? Profit or exposure?". Quinn also talks about the growing advancements in digital books becoming more interactive with video and links. And that's just the tip of the iceberg!

Patrick Allmond (@PatrickAllmond on twitter) checks in to set host Craig Price straight about Internet marketing. Internet marketing is more than just social media. Sure that's a big part of it, but as Patrick explains it's also email lists, web pages, pay-per-click ads and more. Patrick focuses on using analytics, utilizing squeeze pages (or landing pages is if you prefer) to get conversions versus just plain old web traffic and how to utilize keywords for both search engine optimization and YouTube videos. As per usual, Craig is marketing adverse, especially when it comes to the internet and social media, thankfully Patrick brings a real grounded approach toward internet marketing, readily admitting there are some suspicious people (Craig calls them weasels) out there calling themselves experts. Patrick offers practical advice to all people regardless of how familiar you are with marketing, webdesign or the internet in general.While Patrick and Craig cover lots of ground in this podcast, it really is just the tip of the digital iceberg. If you want to learn more about Patrick or his internet marketing consulting practice, go to http://www.allaboutfocus.com  and check out all the great resources he and his firm has to offer. 

Eliz Greene (@ElizGreene on Twitter) returns to talk about her new venture as a Speaker Tactician. She offers insights, speaker strategy, and if necessary professional nagging! Eliz  and host Craig Price talk about the need for master mind groups, how to put a master mind group together (hint: Eliz can help!), what makes a good speaker website (pretty is okay but it better get you WORK!) and the most important need of all personal accountability. Eliz Greene will keep you on course, on schedule, and consistent with the speaker you are on the platform.  She delves deep into your business to provide insight on what you may miss because you are so busy working your business.  More than a speaker coach with a cookie cutter plan for you to follow, Eliz provides individualized insight and attention as well as crafting facilitated mastermind groups to propel your success. She's so good at speaker strategy and branding that I had to tell people: “Eliz Greene was of immeasurable value while creating my book “Half a Glass: The Realist’s Guide”. She didn’t just proofread it and offer grammatical changes. She pointed out highlights, suggested deletions but more importantly gave her reasons for each. I was expecting a few notes yet she had a thorough nine page document that shaped the final product so it was aligned with my business and brand. She’s kind but direct, thoughtful and whip-smart. I would recommend her without hesitation to any who want to improve their business, marketing materials or products.”  - Craig Price Eliz’s speaker tactician services can be found at http://www.GreatSpeakerSite.com 

Bill Patti brings his polished show-bizy vocals to the podcast to talk to Host Craig Price about using your voice to fit your lifestyle needs. Bill uses his award winning radio and TV experience to talk about breathing (Craig’s been doing it the wrong way!) controlling your voice so you can control a listener (like hypnosis only completely and utterly different), glottal fry (not to be confused with the Eagles Glenn Fry) and the vocal differences between accents and generations. If only there was a way to convey all this information to you (SPOILER - it's your mouth!) Improving your voice can improve your self-esteem, how people perceive you and how successful you will become. Bill Patti coaches people from all walks of life. You can learn about him, his services and purchase his 2 CD set called "Presenting Your New Voice-Voice/Speech Communication Skills For The 21st Century" that features 100 minutes of exercises at  his website http://www.Yourvoiceprofessor.com

Steve Rizzo (@RealSteveRizzo on twitter) visits the podcast to talk about his new book “Get Your Shift Together”. Host Craig Price and Steve talk about their experiences doing stand-up, the fear of success and when people put their happiness on hold. A National Speakers Association Hall of Fame speaker, Steve also talks about his time with Rodney Dangerfield, how accomplishment doesn’t equal happiness and why we need to keep a positive attitude if we want to shift toward success. You can learn more about Steve’s book “Get Your SHIFT Together: How to Think, Laugh, and Enjoy Your Way to Success in Business and in Life” at Steve’s website http://www.SteveRizzo.com 

Author Jan Carpman (@JanCarpman on twitter) finds her way to the podcast to help define 'wayfinding" or in English: The ability to find ones way. Navigation can be tough enough when you're trying to find an office building in a large downtown area but it can get real dicey when the GPS is telling you to take a long drive off a short pier (literally!!). With Jan's new book (co-authored with Myron Grant) "Directional Sense: How to Find Your Way Around"  she helps people of all ages and all skill levels.  Host Craig Price and Jan talk "Nature vs. Nurture", do men ever ask for directions and how does navigational tools like GPS affect older people. So grab your sextants and compasses, find a nice quiet spot to sit and listen (Google maps can help!) and learn how navigation (or wayfinding) can be a developed skill. More information about Jan's book can be found at http://www.directionalsense.com

A new season of Reality Check with Craig Price returns with Ain't it Cool News Alan Cerny (@NordlingAICN on twitter) to talk about their 2013 Oscar predictions. They cover the 2013 Oscar nominees for Best Actor/Actress, Best Supporting Actor/Actress, Best Director and Best Picture, giving their picks for who will win and who should win (they're not always the same thing!) Check back on the 24th to see how Craig and Alan's 2013 Oscar Predictions do.

Host Craig Price pops his head in for a brief announcement about the newly designed website at RealityCheckPodcast.com, how the show’s newsletter is changing, where you can find the podcast: Spoiler Alert – go to iTunes, Facebook, Twitter and now the show is on Stitcher.com! Craig is looking forward to a great new season with great new (and familiar) guests and we hope you are too! New episodes start February 19th!!

Alan Cerny (@NordlingAICN on Twitter) returns to highlight the 2012 Holiday Movie season with Craig. They talk Cloud Atlas, Lincoln, Skyfall, The Hobbit, Jack Reacher and more! It’s the last podcast of Season 2. Enjoy and see you in 2013! Catch all of Alan's reviews under his pen name Nordling at AintitCoolnews.com

Orangutan Outreach (@redapes on Twitter) Executive Director Richard Zimmerman joins Craig to celebrate Orangutan Caring Week! The two don’t monkey around when the talk about the plight of the orangutans. From the destruction of their habitat to illegal pet trade, orangutans have the chips stacked against them. Thankfully, Orangutan Outreach is there to help. Please donate to this worthy cause by going to http://redapes.org and giving generously.

Laura Wilson (@lovecoachlaura on twitter) talks to a confused and scared Craig about dating. Being married, Craig is lost when it comes to dating in today’s world but thankfully Laura is here to talk smelly feet, Rock/Horror Musicals and online dating. Laura is offering a free dating profile evaluation at her website 

Robert Siciliano (@RobertSiciliano) – cyber security expert and now half-marathoner – joins Craig Price to talk about computer security. The internet is a strange and dangerous place, so Robert and Craig discuss ways to protect your identity online, personal responsibility (something Craig HATES!) and securing your cell phone from wannabe thieves. You may just quit the internet altogether after listening to this and join the Sentinelese (Google them). Robert can be found at his self-named website http://www.RobertSiciliano.com

Steve LaNore (@SteveLanore on twitter) dispels some meteorological myths with Craig. Despite Craig’s disdain for some of the tactics used by TV weathermen, Steve (a working North Texas TV Meteorologist!) talks the truth about Heat Index and Wind Chill, do green skies mean tornadoes and why the forecast can change so rapidly. Steve also talks about his new e-book “Weather Wits and Science Snickers” available on Amazon.com. You can also find Steve's book on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/weatherwits

Mike Dilbeck ( @ResponseAbility on twitter ) joins Craig to discuss Mike’s Response Ability Project. Bystander behavior is very common but Mike and Craig discuss how to breakout of standing by and doing something. Together, they cover issues like racism, cutting, are police and fireman heroes and that’s just the start. You can find out about Mike and the Response Ability Project at http://www.RAProject.org

Greg Kozera joins Craig to discuss his new book “Just the Fracks, Ma'am: The TRUTH about Hydrofracking and the Next Great American Boom”. While this topic has recently become controversial, it’s actually been a process in use for quite a while. Greg answers Craig’s questions on water safety, earthquakes and reminds everyone to not take everything you hear at face value…including modern day documentaries. You can learn more about Greg’s new book at http://justthefracksbook.com/