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Join me as I interview Erik Qualman as we discuss how social media can help small businesses market more efficiently and effectively. Erik Qualman is the author of Socialnomics: How social media transforms the way we live and do business. Socialnomics made Amazon's #1 Best Selling List only after three weeks of publication & has been in the Top 100 Best Selling Business Books List since it's launch in August. Qualman is a frequently requested International speaker and has been highlighted in numerous media outlets including: BusinessWeek, The New York Times, Investor’s Business Daily, USA Today, Forbes, CBS Nightly News, and The Huffington Post. For the past 15 years Qualman has helped grow the online marketing and eBusiness capabilities of many companies including Education First, Cadillac, EarthLink, Yahoo, Pontiac, Travelzoo and AT&T. He is a columnist for Search Engine Watch and SES Magazine, while also owning the social media blog socialnomics.com. Qualman holds a BA from Michigan State University and an MBA from The University of Texas. He is currently the Global Vice President of Online Marketing EF Education (the world's largest private education company). He was Academic All-Big Ten in basketball at Michigan State University and still finds time to follow his beloved Spartans while living in Boston with his wife.

Coach Tim interviews entrepreneur, motivational speaker and philanthropist Jose Vazquez. Having overcome poverty, insecurity, neglect and violence, Jose has developed the faith and strength to become a prosperous entrepreneur. He is the owner of Vazcom Communications, based in Salem, WI. Vazquez’s objective, through his speaking engagements, is to help others achieve their full potential and success by using learned tools that focus on aligning the mind, body and spirit. Jose uses his past experiences of growing up in poverty, violence and hopelessness to inspire his audience to take charge of their lives. Vazquez shares his victorious story of change and the power of the human spirit to conquer barriers and end negative cycles. Audiences find Jose’s sense of humor and upbeat spirit not only captivating but his message noteworthy. Jose is a philanthropist and gives both his time and financial contributions to various charitable organizations committed to improving his community, reforming prior inmates, education and aiding the poor. He volunteers his time in coaching a softball little league for girls ages 7-11 year old. He finds much fulfillment in coaching because it allows him to help build positive self esteem and self confidence in these young women. Vazquez also draws a lot of satisfaction acting as a mentor and life coach to inspiring entrepreneurs. He is deeply motivated to make the world a better place and derives much of his passion to succeed in order to help others. He has been quoted as saying, “I feel most successful when I help others to achieve their own success professionally or personally.”

Join Coach Tim as he interviews Jeff Kortes, author and owner of Human Asset Management LLC, a human resource consulting practice specializing in recruitment/retention, leadership training, retention and engagement of employees. He is a skilled facilitator, trainer and speaker who energizes participants and prompts thought provoking discussion.

Join Coach Tim as he talks with Robin Plous Lapins, owner of Robin Plous Lapins Public Relations. Learn how Public Relations should be an essential part of your marketing strategy. Robin Plous Lapins brings energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to work with her each day. With 18 years experience in the industry the last 7 of which as the owner of her own public relations agency, Robin knows these are the keys to success as she works with clients to tell their stories by establishing their brand, identity, expertise and key messages all of which are communicated to the general public via the media. Robin believes that ongoing communication between client and publicist are essential to the success of the campaign… and of course, a desire to have fun and enjoy the ride.