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Summary: Altovise is an introverted entrepreneur residing in the DMV that launched, stumbled, and learned how to manage entrepreneurship, motivational speaking, and being a single mom. Her failure led her to start conversations with CEOs and entrepreneurs about the good, the bad, and the ugly when you first start a business. (Or, when you first try to start a business) She has written and co-authored multiple best-selling books including her first book, "It's Okay to Cry" - and now, in this podcast, Altovise brings you the conversations that can help female Entrepreneurs in the DMV to launch, stumble less and learn. Can you become a successful entrepreneur? New episodes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

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 Becoming memorable with Crissy Conner | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1466

Becoming Memorable Online with Crissy ConnerIs your business/brand really visible online? Does your audience really remember you when they need to solve their problem? Becoming visible allows you to build influence, impact, stronger and deeper relationships, growth, and be memorable. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Crissy the Visibility Queen, a visibility expert. She helps brands and businesses really get more visible online and increase their impact. Listen in to learn the importance of video as a social media marketing tool and being consistent to see results. “There is nothing that connects more as humans as seeing yourself in somebody else.”- Crissy [11:38] “You need to be on more than Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.”- Crissy [13:31]What you will learn in this episode:•[1:19] Crissy explains how she teaches businesses/brands to become unforgettable. •[3:51] The power of getting on video and showing up consistently to help you become unforgettable. •[8:09] Why you don’t have to be perfect to be consistent.•[10:53] The power of video in connecting people compared to other forms of promoting your business. •[12:53] Diversify your marketing on different platforms and keep showing up and delivering value. •[15:04] The importance of engaging with your posts and editing before posting. •[16:42] Start with getting consistent and comfortable with one platform to see results before moving to other platforms. •[18:18] Why the change in platform algorithms isn’t necessarily a bad thing for your marketing.Relevant Links:•Website: www.letsgetvisible.comhttps://www.instagram.com/crissy.conner.creates/https://www.facebook.com/crissyconnercreateshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/crissyconner/

 Sell Like Jesus wit Deb Brown Maher | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 937

How To Sell Like Jesus with Deb Brown MaherAre you ready to create a collaboration with your customers and change the whole selling concept? Connecting with your customer the right way and developing a relationship is important for you to sell and provide value. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Deb Brown Maher, the author of the book Sell Like Jesus. She explains her selling experience and why the Sell Like Jesus concept works in driving results. Business owners and solo entrepreneurs can sell from a position of integrity and be successful. Listen in to learn the importance of building beneficial relationships with your customers before pitching to them. “Good salespeople continue to learn, sharpen, and hone their skills.”-Deb [14:36]What you will learn in this episode:•[0:43] Get to know Deb and her lifelong experience as a salesperson. •[1:52] The importance of connecting with people as it relates to our products and services to create a collaboration. •[4:08] How to focus on the benefit of your potential customer rather than making the sale. •[6:59] She explains why she titled her book Sell Like Jesus and the concept behind it. Relevant Links:Website: https://debbrownsales.com/Signed books: https://debbrownsales.com/slj-book/Book also available on most major retailers.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbrownmaher/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SellLikeJesus

 Living Sustainably Through Homegrown Foods with Marjory Wildcraft | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1440

Living Sustainably Through Homegrown FoodsAre you ready to take on the opportunity to create a healthy atmosphere for you and your community? Growing your own food in your backyard is one of the best ways to eat healthily and live a healthy lifestyle. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Marjory Wildcraft, an expert on sustainable living and the founder and CEO of The Grow Network, a movement of people who are stopping the destruction of the Earth via homegrown food. She admits that teaching people how to grow food isn’t the easiest business to build, but it is a needed venture. Listen in to learn about the many opportunities opening up for small businesses in holistic medicine and local food distribution and how you can benefit from it. What you will learn in this episode:•[1:11] Marjory on how she and her community teach people to grow healthy food in their backyards. •[2:53] Get to know Marjory’s career background and the events that led her to start growing food sustainably. •[10:12] The physical, financial, emotional, and spiritual benefits that you will experience by growing your own food. •[16:38] Understanding that you’re what you eat and why growing your own food is doable.Relevant Links:•Website: https://thegrownetwork.com/

 Taking a Hit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1303

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth!” ~ Mike Tyson This famous quote was s en in HD this weekend at the Oscars as Will Smith slapped Chris Rock for an inappropriate joke about Jada. Chris took it like a champ, so to speak, but trust that the internet took this moment and ran with it. From Memes to reinacted clips, no stone was left unturned. There were even songs made within 24 hours. Ah...but there were some great business lessons in all this too. Now while we can’t plan for everything, we can plan on how to recover from a hit. A hit in business can be clients leaving, clients not making payments, or even your business not getting enough clients. This is not the part of business that most people want to plan for...but should plan for. Think about the three things I just shared and how they could have prepared businesses for the shift that happened during Covid. In this episode I share not so much about to the Oscars slap of 2022 but more about how you can prepare for a hit you don’t see coming. It’s easy to get comfortable as an entrepreneur...it’s also dangerous at times. Have you ever had an unexpected hit in your business? Talk about, think about but most importantly you should learn from it. Let’s connect: www.instagram.com/altoviseunmuted www.twitter.com/altoviseunmuted

 How to Transform Your Gift into a Thriving Business with Dave Combs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1235

How to Transform Your Gift into a Thriving BusinessAre you persistent and strategic about finding customers as an entrepreneur? Whatever talent or gift you possess, it is important that you identify a strategy that will take from just a gift to a thriving business. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Dave Combs, a musician with over 40 years of experience in the industry and author. He explains how he transformed his music gift into a thriving business through strategic marketing in an era when social media didn’t exist. Listen in to learn a targeted marketing technique to use as an entrepreneur so you don’t waste your time in your marketing efforts. “You have to get into a consistent habit of seeing yourself as an entrepreneur no matter what your hands may do.” [17:05]What you will learn in this episode:•[1:40] The 40-year incredible music career journey that Dave has walked. •[2:47] How his fans influenced him to keep on innovating and creating evergreen music. •[4:14] How to find success in business by strategically exposing your product/service to the world and marketing it.•[13:47] Find a model that works and make it work for your business. •[15:15] Dave talks about his new book Touched by the Music that explains how he went from 1 song to 15 albums. Relevant Links:•Website: https://combsmusic.com/

 How to Be a Smart Investor and Businessowner with Darius Ross | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1572

How to Be a Smart Investor and BusinessownerDo you first educate yourself to understand a business or investment before rushing into it? If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you must understand your business’s subject matter, people’s motivation, and be disciplined in how you handle your stewardship. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Darius Ross, a real estate entrepreneur, investor, and broker with 35 years of experience. He explains the myths and rules of real estate that you need to break to be successful in the sector. Listen in to learn the importance of being smart about understanding where you’re investing and treating your investment as a business. “Do not surround yourself with people that you like.”- Darius [13:46]What you will learn in this episode:•[1:06] Get to know Darius and his experience in real estate investing. •[1:54] Breaking the real estate investing myths plus the most important rules of real estate. •[4:54] Things to think about and consider before rushing into land development or agriculture. •[9:43] Why you will have no money, lose money, and then go bankrupt when you invest without understanding the subject matter. •[13:46] Surround yourself with people that will tell you the honest truth so you can protect your legacy. •[16:10] The importance of money education to help you protect the money you already have. •[17:14] Be disciplined enough to understand your stewardship and ensure your team’s discipline as a businessowner. •[23:43] Learn to understand people’s motivation to succeed in business. Relevant Links:•Website: https://www.dariusaross.com/

 Run Kanye, Run!!!!! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 897

Run Kanye, Run!!!Okay...a famous line in Forrest Gump is "Run Forrest, run". I'm not using it in the exact same context but as you listen in to this episode, you'll understand why that line was the perfect way to slide into this conversation. There are many coaches, gurus, and mentors that talk about keeping a steady pace when it comes to achieving your dreams. It sounds good, right? The flip side to that is that people are left to believe that everything is supposed to excel at a slow and steady pace. ...and it doesn't! There will come a time when you have to be the cheetah when it comes to your dreams. In this episode, Altovise shares one of the things that stood out for her after watching the Kanye West docuseries titled "Jeen-Yuhs". Listen in and get ready to run towards your goals for this year. "On the way to the train, I was writing my Grammy speech." ~ KanyeWhat you will learn in this episode: ~ A time when Altovise found herself running in North Philly ~ What does it mean to run after your goals?~ The risks that hold people back from running. ~ The mindset you must have to run after your goals."The risk of potentially not reaching your goal must be less than the risk of you staying where you currently are." ~ Altovise Stay connected:Instagram: www.instagram.com/altoviseunmuted Website: www.iamunmuted.comAmazon storefront: www.amazon.com/shop/altoviseunmuted

 The Ingredients of a Successful Music Career with Glory St. Germain | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1070

The Ingredients of a Successful Music CareerAre you a music lover or an upcoming musician hoping to break into the industry? If you want to find success in a music career or as a music educator, it is important to educate yourself and shift to fit today’s music industry. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Glory St. Germain, TEDx speaker, international bestselling author, and the founder of the Ultimate Music Theory. Listen in to learn the importance of focusing on the education side of music just as much as you focus on the passion and the business side. “If you want to be a leader in your industry, proximity is everything.”- [4:40]What you will learn in this episode: •[1:04] Get to know Glory and her work in music education.•[3:05] The shift happening in the music industry plus how branding and proximity can help you become a leader. •[6:19] How to get serious about the education side of music even as you focus on the business side. •[9:56] How the auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning techniques can help you learn quicker and better. •[13:06] The power of getting started and having a why to achieve success in your musical journey. Relevant Links:•Website: https://ultimatemusictheory.com/ •Don't forget Your Gift Here

 The Art of True Servant Leadership with Sean Patton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1434

The Art of True Servant LeadershipWhat does it take to show up as a servant leader? To become a true and great leader, you should first learn how to master leading yourself before you can master leading others. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Sean Patton, a business, leadership, and mindset coach. He helps entrepreneurs and organizations build more fulfilling and profitable futures through servant leadership.Listen in to learn how to shift from bad leadership mentality to servant leadership mentality and scale your business. What you will learn in this episode: •[1:10] Get to know Sean’s background and his journey to leadership. •[5:02] How to shift from bad leadership mentality to servant leadership mentality and scale your business. •[8:50] Strive to be the leader who touches humanity by giving people purpose. •[12:26] How to master and implement the fundamentals of good leadership. •[15:12] Let go of the scarcity mindset and develop a confident leadership mentality. •[20:12] How to get in touch with Sean plus how he can help you shift your leadership culture. Relevant Links:•Website: https://www.strongerleadersstrongerprofits.com/ •Facebook: https://facebook.com/strongerleadersstrongerprofits •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongerleadersstrongerprofits/ •LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanpattonpresents/

 At the bottom looking up! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 913

Interestingly enough, people fear starting over but they also fear failure. You would think that one might take precedence over the other but when you breakdown the action, decisions, thoughts, and words of people at the bottom you’ll find a common thread. Most, while they are already at the bottom, find themselves looking down instead of looking up. That would shift the viewpoint of failure and starting over because you would see the potential! Potential is valuable when it is invested in and executed on. Potential is worthless when it is overlooked and left to waste away. Many have potential! YOU have potential! So as we hit the halfway mark for the first quarter do you find yourself looking down or looking up? This episode serves as a reminder and the spark you need to blaze through the first quarter. Elevate beyond where you aren’t first looking up! Stay connected:Instagram: www.instagram.com/altoviseunmuted Website: www.iamunmuted.comAmazon storefront: www.amazon.com/shop/altoviseunmuted

 Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Show Up Confidently with Christie Love | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 770

How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Show Up ConfidentlyDo you want to overcome your fear of public speaking and start showing up with more confidence as a business owner? If you want to find your voice and be more confident, you have to change the way you think about yourself. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Christie Love, executive communication coach, keynote speaker, public speaking coach, podcaster, and tv show host. She works with leaders who struggle with building genuine connections to foster stronger relationships.Listen in to learn the importance of being gentle to yourself and continually challenging yourself to overcome your fear of public speaking. “The skills that you gain not only in public speaking but being able to connect with other people it’s what’s going to allow your business/career to really explode.”- Christie [10:08]What you will learn in this episode:•[1:24] How Christie overcame glossophobia and went on to finesse her specialty in communication. •[2:44] Work on your mindset and be gentle to yourself as you overcome your fears. •[7:01] How she continually challenges herself to grow to where she is now. •[9:37] How connecting with other people and having the courage to speak out will aid you in achieving your success. •[11:25] Where to find and connect with Christie. Relevant Links: •Website: https://beseenbeloved.com/

 Tenacity, Transparency, and Staying Focused on Your Goals with Marley Majcher | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1074

Tenacity, Transparency, and Staying Focused on Your GoalsAre you being transparent as a business owner when going through dark times? It is important to check in with yourself and course correct when you go off course as part of your entrepreneurship journey. In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Marley Majcher, the CEO of the Party Goddess, a nationally acclaimed full-service event planning and catering company. She’s also the author of “But Are You Making Any Money?” a business guide for entrepreneurs. Listen in to learn the value of having tenacity as an entrepreneur but also being careful to avoid losing focus on your goals. What you will learn in this episode:•[1:09] Marley explains the events that led to starting her catering business and writing a business book.•[6:27] Learn to do check-ins with yourself and not be afraid to course correct. •[9:57] How to be honest with the dark side of your entrepreneurship journey. •[11:51] Stop beating yourself up for going through the realities of business. •[14:11] Guard your time and learn to say no the higher up you go in your business. •[16:27] Where to reach Marley plus her free course. Relevant Links:•Website: https://thepartygoddess.com/ •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepartygoddess/ •Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepartygoddess •Course: mini.theprofitgoddess.com

 Owning ME... | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 788

There is something to be said about the person that shows up in the room boldly. They catch people’s attention and infiltrate the conversations in the room. They OWN who they are unapologetically! Can I tell you a secret? You have the power to show up like that! On any platform, in any room and at any time YOU can be the one that turns heads. That is done by owning who you are. I mean all of YOU. The good, the bad, and the ugly parts are all what makes you uniquely YOU! That type of confidence takes a few things like consistency and accountability. You’ll have things you must do before you even step foot in the room. That is what this discussion is about. The mindset shift that each person who has been successful has had to endure. The reality checks and balances that often go unseen are important. So, do a check in with yourself after you listen to this episode. What are some areas where you need to own YOU? When you show up...you light up the room! Not the dress or the suit Not the eloquent words Not the bling or hairIt’s YOU! Stay connected: www.instagram.com/altoviseunmuted www.amazon.com/shop/altoviseunmuted

 E79 - The Power of Finding Your Voice | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1740

Rest Leads To Revenue PodcastEpisode 79: The Power of Finding Your VoiceHost: Donata D. Mooring - Certified Sleep Science Coach | Author Guest: Altovise Pelzer - Founder at World Voice LeagueProduced By: Elite Conversations Podcast Media

 As Fate Would Have It with Art Dinick | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1778

As Fate Would Have It with Art DinickHave you been regretting your past mistakes/choices without any knowledge of how that would have turned out? What if you stopped being insecure about taking chances or allowing other people’s opinions stop you from going after your heart’s desire?In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Art Dinick, the author of the book As Fate Would Have It. Art was involved in a horrific car accident about 30 years ago, and it was at that moment, he relived his entire life experiences only to realize that past mistakes are meant for shaping our lives. Listen in to understand that your choices may have been fate’s way of setting you up for something better. “Don’t dwell on your past mistakes, they’re usually there to set you up for something that’s happened to you right now, or it’s going to happen to you in the future.”- Art [3:17]What you will learn in this episode: •[1:27] The car accident that changed how Art viewed life and learned to value past mistakes.•[5:09] Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do it or allow your fear of failure stop you from going after your dreams. •[17:32] Understand that everything that’s happened to you has happened for a reason, that fate had a hand in it. •[19:40] Go after your dreams regardless of what people say or if your insecurities try to stop you. •[27:17] Why you should read Art’s book As Fate Would Have It and where to find it.Book: As Fate Would Have It

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