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I am delighted to welcome back to the show speaker, author and entrepreneur Josh Hinds. Josh is known as a pioneer in bringing motivation and personal development resources to the internet. In fact, Bob Burg, author of The Go-giver says: "Josh Hinds is becoming, in my opinion, the Earl Nightingale of the e-world. Not only is the man pure motivation but, like the late, great Mr. Nightingale, knows how to attract other motivators to join him in his mission as well. Go to his site, bookmark it, return often, learn from it and, most of all, benefit from it.” Josh was here in September and you can listen to that interview here. He has a great story and an enormous amount of wisdom, not to mention actionable tips and advice on how to get greater access to motivation, personal development ideas and resources.

This week I welcome to Your Partner In Success Radio Janet R. Carpman, Ph.D., and author of Directional Sense: How to Find Your Way Around. If you are as directionally impaired as I am, there actually is help! And when I say that I am directionally impaired, I mean it so bad that my dentist leads me back through the labyrinth (as I see it) of his building back to the receptionist desk because they know that I will wander around helplessly until somebody takes pity on me!   Jan Carpman has been thinking about wayfinding ever since she became lost on a Jersey Shore boardwalk as a wandering 3-year-old. Many years later, while directing a unique applied research project at the University of  Michigan Medical Center, she found that disorientation accounted for a significant amount of stress experienced by hospital patients and visitors. As I told her during the pre-interview, not even my onboard nav system in my vehicle is of any real assistance because I invariably pick a fight with the voice that is telling me to "turn left here", because she is not the boss of me. But that is a whole 'nother topic. Jan holds a PhD in Architecture and Sociology (University of Michigan), a Master of City Planning (Harvard University), and a BA in Sociology (University of Rochester) and is a skilled speaker, writer, and coach.  She is going to tell us why she wrote this book and share some very important tips and tricks to help us to learn how to navigate.

Mitch Matthews is returning to Your Partner In Success Radio to continue the conversation about BIG dreams! We had so much fun during our last chat and so much to talk about that we just didn’t have time to cover, so we are doing it again. Mitch is going to share some specific coaching strategies that can apply to anyone (solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, parents, managers, etc.). He will also talk about one key mindset shift that you need to make to charge what you are worth!   Mitch is a leading authority on innovative thinking, human performance and goal achievement and has worked with leaders and teams from organizations like NASA, Disney, Pioneer and the Principal Financial Group.   Mitch also works one-on-one with leaders as an Elite Executive Coach. Plus, he has created a life and business-coach training program that has been utilized around the globe.   Please join us in the chat room to ask questions of Mitch during the interview. Get some inspiration for your own BIG dreams.

Phil Gerbyshak is the chief connections officer who works with small businesses and organizations to increase employee & customer engagement by using social media to create and build relationships. He helps them understand it’s really not about the tools; it’s all about the conversations they participate in and the connections they create and cultivate.   Phil worked in IT for much of the past 15 years, and has focused his efforts on understanding and leveraging the social media space for over 8 years. His work building relationships using blogs was spotlighted in the 2005 book What Nobody Ever Tells You About Blogging and Podcasting: Real Life Advice from 101 People Who Successfully Leverage the Power of the Blogosphere.   In addition to doing keynote and breakout addresses, Phil greatly enjoys coaching others in the simple strategies and tactics that make life great. His first book 10 Ways to Make It Great! was published in 2006 and inspired many to make the changes in their life to go from good…to GREAT.   His second book Help Desk Manager’s Crash Course offers managers a guidebook for hiring, firing, discipline, and more.   Phil co-authored #Twitterworks in 2010, featuring success stories, tips and traps about using twitter for independent restaurants and small businesses but that anyone can use.   In 2012, Phil authored Service Desk Manager’s Crash Course to help service desk manager’s learn the basics of management – FAST!

Have you ever thought about writing a book? Ever wished you could get a book deal? With over 150,000 books being published every year, it seems as if everybody and anybody is publishing. In fact, the publishing industry has an average 98% rejection rate. And sure, the self-publishing game is an easy out, but most people know that a real book deal from a real publishing house is what builds true credibility in the marketplace. So how do you become one of those elite authors who has actually gotten a signed book deal from a real publisher? Susan will share with us her experiences with getting her books published. Be prepared to take notes!

Today I am chatting with author and speaker Kimanzi Constable.  For 10 years Kimanzi worked at a job that he absolutely hated and every single day he dreamed of quitting but like so many of us, dreaded losing the steady income and didn't know what life would look like without the stability of a "job job". There were many things that he wanted to change in his life. He was overweight and in fact lost 132 pounds in 8 months only to put it all back on, plus some! He was living in a state that has extreme winters and he likes warm climates. In fact, his plan is to move from Wisconsin to Maui in 2012.  Kimanzi finally got so sick of hearing himself complain, either out loud or internally and committed to stop making useless excuses and take action on his dreams. He wrote and self-published a book about finding our work and find work that you love. This book has sold an astonishing 70,000 copies to date! He then went on to write I'm Not changing My Life for You! I'm Doing it for Me! and The Difference Between Living and Existing: a Nine Month Plan to Radically Change Your Life. Please join us to find out if you are living or just existing.

D’vorah Lansky, M.Ed., of Book Marketing Made Easy.com has been marketing online and mentoring leaders since 1994. She is the Bestselling Author of Book Marketing Made Easy: Simple Strategies for Selling Your Nonfiction Book Online. D’vorah is the producer of the annual Book Marketing Conference Online, the founder of the Book Academy, and the creator of the Virtual Book Tours Made Easy training program. She coaches and trains authors in online book marketing practices through a variety of online book marketing programs. D’vorah is passionate about online marketing as well as helping authors to grow their business and their brand.

  Leader of the Excellence Movement   Sean Moffett of  The Moffett Company says “business IS personal” and I absolutely agree with him.   After the financial crash we witnessed in 2008 the landscape we do business in has changed. Back then we used language like customer satisfaction and exceeding expectations. Today, we see our clients now know their dollars are far more precious than ever before. That’s the new economy.   As a result, our clients are no longer looking to be satisfied – they need to be electrified! We need to do more than just exceed their expectations, our clients are looking for authentic care – a true reciprocal relationship. They will invest in us as we invest in the them.   While it’s true that excellence in your field is critical, it is also true that the process by which your clients receive your goods and services is becoming equally important. So in effect, our ability to deliver our expertise is directly linked to our ability to control the experience for our clients. Drop the ball somewhere in the process and chances are, your competitor will pick it up. You need to create an environment where your customer comes first!   Sales excellence and sales success are Sean Moffett’s passion. Developing those traits in others is his mission. Through years of dominating the markeplace in his fields Sean has identified the three things individuals and organizations do to force themselves into sales mediocrity.    

  In this interview we are going to delve deeper into Bob Burg's book The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea, co-written with John David Mann.    Imparted with wit and grace, The Go-Giver is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that brings new relevance to the old proverb “give and you shall receive.”  Five Laws of Stratospheric Success The Law of Value  The Law of Compensation The Law of Influence The Law of Authenticity The Law of Receptivity In this interview, Bob is going to take us deeper into the 5 laws and share examples of people who have applied the ideas and principles of The Go-Giver to their own lives, whether in their families, friendships or workplace.

Mitch Matthews is a leading authority on innovative thinking, human performance and goal achievement. He has worked with leaders and teams from organizations like NASA, Disney, Pioneer and the Principal Financial Group. Mitch also works one-on-one with leaders as an Elite Executive Coach. Plus, he has created a life and business-coach training program that has been utilized around the globe. In 2006, Mitch and his wife started something called the BIG Dream Gatherings. These free events have helped thousands of people to dream bigger and, in many cases, get the boost they needed to get their big dreams accomplished. You can find out more about the BIG Dream Gathering at www.BIGDreamGathering.com. In 2001, Mitch's first book called "IGNITE - A little book to spark your big dreams" was published. Most importantly, Mitch lives in Des Moines, Iowa with his wife Melissa and their two sons. And for those animal lovers… the Matthews also currently have 1 dog, 1 “rouge cat,” 8 fish and a snail named “Steve Dangerous Please join us in the chat room to ask questions of Mitch during the interview.

  Josh Hinds is a proven mentor and inspirational speaker. Josh is the author of Why Perfect Timing is a Myth: Tips for Staying Inspired and Motivated Day in and Day out!, and It’s Your Life, LIVE BIG! (available June 2012, publisher: Sound Wisdom). In addition he publishes the Let’s Talk Motivation! newsletter which provides a source of ongoing motivation and inspiration to its weekly subscribers. Josh has been a student of personal development since the age of 15, when he read his first motivational book by speaking legend, Zig Ziglar. Josh firmly believes that personal development is a hands-on project: If you want to see big results in life you have to play the biggest role in your own development. Diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome at the age of 8, Josh Hinds has been facing and overcoming adversity and life’s challenges his entire life. Josh is a firm believer that no matter what challenge life or the world of business reveals, there is always a work-around which can lead to success. While the path to success may not be the one originally envisioned, through a willingness to move forward to the best of one’s ability, the rewards are just as sweet!

Travis Robertson has been entertaining and educating audiences on marketing, business growth, team performance, leadership, and social media for more than a decade. He also offers a more personal message: Don’t Settle. He believes that too many people go through life living for weekends or vacations.  Travis equips people with the tools and motivation to build lives that impact others and leave a legacy. He has coached executives with Fortune 500 companies and small start-ups alike. His goal is to help entrepreneurs and small business owners create businesses they don't want to escape from. Want to radically improve your performance? Have you ever tried to achieve a goal and failed? Of course you have! In this free workbook, Travis will show you how to develop the same mindset that gives top athletes their edge. Go to Travis Robertson.com and grab a copy of 7 Simple Steps for Developing a Training Mindset.

Mark Sanborn is the author of eight books, including the bestseller The Fred Factor: How Passion In Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary which has sold more than 1.6 million copies internationally. His other books include You Don't Need aTitle to be a Leader: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make a Positive Difference, Teambuilt: Making Teamwork Work, The Encore Effect: How to Achieve Remarkable Performance in Anything You Do and his most recent book, Up, Down or Sideways: How to Succeed When Times are Good, Bad or In Between. Mark has also partnered with Larry Winget, Bob Burg and Sally Hogshead to create A Year of Success where you will receive fifty-two video lessons, thirteen from each of the experts. Each lesson comes with its own written lesson and two action steps to help you achieve more success, prosperity and happiness in your life. You will also receive four special bonuses, one from each expert over the course of the year. I am a member of this site and I HIGHLY recommend it! During this interview Mark will share some of his best ideas and thinking about how to pursue the extraordinary in both your business and your life.

This week I welcome to Your Partner In Success Radio Alicia Rittenhouse - Tech Cheerleader, Digital Diva and Empress of Online Empires.  Don't you love that description?? As a Tech Cheerleader for Virtual Assistants, Ali has a talent for breaking down technology into simple steps even non-geeks can master.   Meet Ali Not many women would be proud to kick off their professional bio with the following statement: “I’m a high-school + college drop-out who had a daughter at 19, got fired from her job, divorced at 25, and moved home with her mama.” But I am. Proud, that is. Because despite my rough edges and rocky detours, I’ve created everything I ever wanted—a virtual business that can plug into any port, a near-six-figure income with room to keep rising, and the chance to help women in every country get turned on by technology, and transform their lives. Some drop-out I turned out to be, huh? Over the past six years, I’ve helped hundreds of Virtual Assistants become Geek-Ali-Cious champions—setting up functional & beautiful websites, launching digital programs + products, sharpening systems + customer flow, and making their clients’ businesses go tickety-boom, 24 hours a day. I’ve witnessed the incredible transformations that only technology can trigger—wild product launches that uplevel your tax bracket, unstoppable buzz + media opportunities, and the rock-steady confidence that comes when you truly understand the how-to’s and how-comes of building + marketing your business online.

Melanie Benson Strick is known as Million Dollar Lifestyle Business Coach because she knows first-hand how to build a successful, thriving, freedom-based business with her secret weapon -- LEVERAGE. With over 12 years in corporate project management, Melanie works exclusively with small business owners who want proven strategies to double and triple their revenue, eliminate unnecessary costs, and experience more free time as they grow their business. Melanie’s clients, who are typically coaches, consultants, authors, speakers, service professionals and information marketers, average a 172% revenue increase while creating more time for living their dream lifestyle. She does this through her revolutionary programs such as the Virtual Team Building Telebootcamp™, The ULTIMATE Success Generator™, and the Fast-Track to 6 & 7 Figure Lifestyle Mastermind. She is co-author of Visionary Women Inspiring the World, Entrepreneurial Spirits, and the soon to be released Entrepreneur Press book “Start Your Own Information Marketing Business.” Melanie doesn't just talk about Money DNA, she lives it. In fact she went from barely making $1,000/mo to over 6 figures in just under 9 months and has an upcoming webinar that will show you how to "recode" your money DNA.