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Amy Franko – A Top Sales Blogger, Amazon Best-Selling Author, Sales Expert and Entrepreneur

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Amy Franko on She's Got Moxie with Joy ChudacoffIf you don’t have all the clients or customers you want or need, you will want to block some time in your calendar to listen to this episode with my guest today, Amy Franko.

Amy is the author of the new best-selling book The Modern Seller: Sell More and Increase Your Impact in the New Sales Economy and she is also the founder of the Impact Instruction Group. The Modern Seller is an Amazon Bestseller and was also named a 2018 top sales book by Top Sales World. In addition, Amy is recognized by Top Sales World as one of the “Top 50 Sales Bloggers in the World”.

Today’s show is jam-packed with incredible business and sales advice, tips on building your network and using social media for business growth, how to write a book (even if you don’t really enjoy writing) and much more.

Enjoy the show!

 

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People with strong networks can rise above the noise.” – Amy Franko

When you know those one or two very significant goals, that is going to give you the track to run on so that you can better prioritize your time.” – Amy Franko

Show Notes:

  • The Five Modern Selling Skill Sets
  • WHY your RELATIONSHIPS are the GOLD
  • WHY it’s essential to pivot between strategy and tactics
  • How to overcome the “I don’t have time to network” feeling you may be having
  • TIPS on how to create better business relationships (HINT: you don’t need to be an extrovert)
  • How to use SOCIAL MEDIA to build your business
  • How to write a book (even if writing doesn’t come easily to you)

If you want to build the skill, you can. It is the habits that you put into your everyday relationship building that becomes the ‘how’.” – Amy Franko

Links Mentioned:

  • Connect with Amy Franko:

LinkedIn | Twitter | Amy Franko

People who really get it (who are really intentional about building the RIGHT strategic relationships); they are focused on a big significant goal and that helps them make good choices about where they invest their time in building their networks.” – Amy Franko

Tami Halton Pardee – Founder & CEO of the #1 Leading Sales Team in Los Angeles, Selling Over 3 Billion Dollars in Real Estate

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Tami Halton Pardee on She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudacoff

Tami Halton Pardee has broken all residential sales records in LA, selling over $3 billion in residential real estate since 2005 despite a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
and raising four children.

As Founder & CEO of Halton Pardee + Partners, Inc., Tami has built a concierge real estate company that understands the life-changing decisions that come with buying a home.

Apart from being a leader in the real estate industry, Tami founded a philanthropic project called the Life Change Warriors program, and it recently surpassed $1 million in community donations.

 

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Time is really the only asset that you can never get back, and I think it is even more valuable than money.” – Tami Halton Pardee

Show Notes:

  • Tami’s 20 Minute Rule – a business game changer
  • The incident that turned Tami from an “aggressive leader” to one of gratitude and love
  • Why the simple act of following up can make the biggest difference
  • Why she DANCES ON A LIFEGUARD STAND every single morning
  • Tips to cultivating her “work family” company culture
  • The acronym that her Team lives by
  • Why “SLEEPING ON IT” is key
  • Her Biggest Challenge
  • What Tami loves to do when she travels – this will surprise you
  • Why you have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable
  • The success of her Life Change Warriors philanthropy project
  • How relationships have been absolutely VITAL to Tami’s business
  • And much, much more

Why not plan our life on purpose? We plan our vacations, we plan all these things, but we don’t plan our life.” – Tami Halton Pardee

Connect with Tami Halton Pardee:

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Life Change Warriors | Halton Pardee + Partners

The most important thing is actually living in the moment when you’re working and making the work be joyful.” – Tami Halton Pardee

Gail Schenbaum – How a Phone Call in The Middle of The Night Led Her to Create The Umergency App For College Students and Their Parents

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“Mom it’s me. I’m calling from the ambulance. I’m fine. But it’s really bad.”

After Gail Schenbaum took a frightening phone call in the middle of the night from her daughter who was in college several thousand miles away, she knew she had to use her entrepreneurial spirit to do something.

Previously an award-winning producer for companies like Warner Brothers, Columbia, Universal, Walt Disney, and Paramount, Gail has always been an incredible creator who sees problems as opportunities.

With that, Gail took her frightening situation and committed to founding the Umergency app- the all-in-one emergency health and safety solution for millions of college students and their families.

You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!

Focus on the solution, not the problem. When you start thinking creatively you begin to see other possibilities, and that may lead you to create something even better than you have right now.” – Gail Schenbaum

Show Notes:

  • HOW a phone call in the middle of the night charged her up to create the UMERGENCY App
  • Her BEST Action Steps to creating a powerful, helpful App
  • Her AHA moment
  • The SMART SHIFT she makes when feeling overwhelmed
  • Her Biggest Challenge
  • Her GENIUS Productivity Tip, “Beat the Clock.” This is Pure Gold
  • How Gail uses HUMOR to market her App
  • Her Superpower
  • The valuable lesson she learned from her father
  • And much much more

Find a support system. Don’t go it alone. Because when the chips are down, you really need support from those who believe in you and who will help you see it through with some love and kindness.” – Gail Schenbaum

Connect with Gail Schenbaum:

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Umergency

You can’t delegate unless you feel comfortable and you know you’ve got the right people.” – Gail Schenbaum

Kara Goldin – Trading in Her Soda Addiction For Flavored Water and Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Beverage Company Along The Way

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Kara Goldin on She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudacoff

Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO of Hint Water, had given birth to her third child, lost some of the baby weight, but still found herself carrying an extra 55 pounds AND she had a serious diet soda addiction (10-12 cans a day). After seeing a physician who said he could give her a “pill” to “fix her situation,” Kara declined and decided to ditch the diet soda instead. What happened after that decision is nothing short of miraculous.

Kara has always been an incredible Moxie woman. Before starting Hint, she led AOL to a $1 billion enterprise as vice president of shopping and e-commerce partnerships. Kara is also an active speaker and writer. In 2016, she launched “The Kara Network” which is a digital resource and mentoring program for established and aspiring entrepreneurs.

She has been named Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business,” one of Fortune’s “Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs,” Forbes “40 Women to Watch Over 40,” EY’s “Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California,” on top of many more amazing recognitions.

You’ll love this show. Kara is quite humorous and at one point I’m laughing so hard I have tears coming out of my eyes!

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I really believed that buyers needed to catch up to where I was at prior to us really blowing this thing up. But also, the consumers really needed to catch up and there was a huge component around education that really needed to happen.” – Kara Goldin

Show Notes:

  • How befriending a store clerk at Whole Foods was a major coup
  • The TWO pieces of news she shared with her hubby that catapulted growth – literally!
  • Her BEST action steps to create a multi-million dollar fruit infused water product
  • WHY she said NO to Walmart
  • The ONE thing she had to cross off her list before giving birth to her 4th child – this segment is hilarious and gives you real insight into her determination
  • The POWER of relationships – you can hear this thread all through the interview
  • What happened when an executive from “the real thing” called her “sweetie”
  • How she stays PRODUCTIVE being a CEO of a fast-paced company and raising four children
  • And much, much more!

If we could actually get people to enjoy water again, whether it is bottled water or tap water then we could actually change health in America.” – Kara Goldin

 

Connect with Kara Goldin:

Facebook | Instagram | The Kara Network | DrinkHint

When somebody was so negative about what I was doing, I really saw it as ’here’s an opportunity. The opportunity is there. This guy is really not going to go into it anytime soon, so it really gives me a chance to develop it’.” – Kara Goldin

Does Your Business Need a Jolt of Feminine Energy?

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If you look closely at what’s happening in the Western world–in politics and gender identity movements, and at work—you may notice that women are receiving more recognition for the unique qualities we bring to the table. Is there a lot more work to do? YES! But it’s time to cheer for all that we’re seeing right now.

Today, I want to dig into these feminine qualities—or Feminine Energies.

In my years as a business strategist to women entrepreneurs, I have found there are 7 Feminine Energies that we weave into our professional lives.

You may not be in touch with every single one of these energies. They will ebb and flow, depending on your past experiences, your current needs and priorities.

So, how do you know which ones you need to bring into your life?

Grab a pen and paper, and take a moment to answer the 7 Energies Assessment below.

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She Says to Network – Now What?

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03-13-15ArticleA few days ago, I was speaking with one of my valued clients about the many benefits of getting out of the office and creating connections and relationships through networking. At one point, there was a momentary silence on the other end of the line and then she asked me if I could give her more “structure” on the best way to network effectively. This question made me stop and think:  I tell my clients to do this ALL the time and yet, I rarely stop and explain WHAT to DO or HOW to do it:

Here are 6 “go to” tips and solutions that work for me every time and I think you will find them useful:

  1. Shhhh! – Let the other person talk first. You have two ears and one mouth for a reason! Listen for clues on HOW you can serve them or discover if your business might be a good fit for the other person. Maybe there’s a possible

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3 R’s For Rapid Client Attraction

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02-13-15If increasing your number of clients or customers is a pivotal goal for you this year, (I hope so!) I have good news for you. It’s within your reach if you follow the three R’s for rapid client attraction.

1. Relationships – Relationships are the new black in business now. “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” (Eleanor Roosevelt). There’s a real need, a craving, for deeper relationships in business today. People are desirous of more trust. Whether you’re networking, blogging or updating your Facebook status, seek first to create or deepen your relationships. People want to work with or refer to those where a deeper bond or connection is present. Take some time to consider where you have the “golden ticket” when it comes to creating relationships and make that a daily part of your marketing.

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Trade Your To-Do List For a Success List in 2015

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When everything feels urgent, everything seems equal. Nothing could be further from the truth. Being “busy” doesn’t necessarily move you closer to reaching your goals. Successful business owners understand you have to work from a clear sense of priority.

The long to-do list can actually lead you away from your goal – not closer to it. Instead of a to-do list for 2015, I invite you to start thinking about a success list. A success list is one that purposefully and mindfully has action items and tasks that are created around ONE big goal you envision for the year. Your success list should be short and sweet with items that take you closer to your goal.

As I review all the success I’ve had in my last 20+ years in business, the common theme that runs through the BIG goals I’ve achieved is a narrow focus and concentration on ONE idea. Let me give you an example. When I started my coaching business 10 years ago, I had a single focus to work with two groups of women in my Women’s Success Circles and take them through my signature system on transition.

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9 Game-Changing Tips for Women Entrepreneurs in 2014

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At the end of each year, I take an inventory of my life and business to shine a light on what proved to be most effective for me.

Here are my top nine timely tips for women entrepreneurs who are ready to make a Big Leap in 2014:

1.    Exercise Empathy – If you have a dream of making a difference in the world or desire a leadership role, empathy is a valuable tool you’ll need along the way. As the great leader Stephan Covey said, “Seek first to understand.” Understanding and acknowledging someone else’s situation is the foundation to change.

2. Make Decisions – Set a goal to become a quick decision maker. Remember, money likes speed so your ability to make quick decisions will serve you well in business. Do your research but at some point, call time and decide.

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