http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionatelyLive Passionately! is a weekly show hosted by John Barbar with Barbar Financial Solutions (www.barbarfinancial.com). The purpose of the show is to bring remarkable value to entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals. John's passion is to work with entrepreneurs who want to grow their company and business owners who want to go from good to great.enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 12:45:00 GMTFri, 25 May 2012 13:00:00 GMTBusinessBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/157687a3-7e07-4d65-919f-619b970eee05__mg_4465-1.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionatelyLive Passionately! is a weekly show hosted by John Barbar with Barbar Financial Solutions (www.barbarfinancial.com). The purpose of the show is to bring remarkable value to entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals. John's passion is to work with entrepreneurs who want to grow their company and business owners who want to go from good to great.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.combusiness,leadership,entrepreneur,sales,success,marketing,growth,management,training,attitudelivepassionatelynoLive Passionately! is a weekly show hosted by John Barbar with Barbar Financial Solutions (www.barbarfinancial.com). The purpose of the show is to bring remaepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2012/05/25/how-to-recruit-and-retain-top-performersBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2012/05/25/how-to-recruit-and-retain-top-performers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2012/05/25/how-to-recruit-and-retain-top-performersFri, 25 May 2012 13:00:00 GMTHow To Recruit And Retain Top Performers Bernie Cronin, President of Sandler Sales Institute brings over 30 years of direct sales and sales management experience to the firm's clients. The combination of his real-life problem-solving experiences with his communications skills enables him to provide an experienced, hands on, message to all audiences concerned about the problems of sales, sales management, hiring and client development. During his career in the investment banking industry, import-export business, consulting business, communications consulting services and sales consulting and training field Mr. Cronin has worked with a variety of companies and industries whose goals were to increase profitable revenue and client development through the implementation of personal and organizational gradual, incremental, behavioral changes.  As a *Certified Sandler Trainer he provides Public Seminar Training through his 8 week or 2 Day course entitled "Quickstart Fundamentals of the Sandler Sales System" and the follow-on 2 Year, 20 hour per month coaching and training program entitled "The President's Club". He and his 180 Associates worldwide also provide in-house, customized, Corporate Sales Training Programs to assist organizations in achieving their sales and sales management objectives. This is accomplished through consistent reinforcement programs utilizing the proven Sandler Sales Institute's research based methodology developed by David Sandler in 1968. He is a graduate of the University Of Connecticut School Of Business and attended Harvard University's Extension School where he completed graduate courses in Microcomputers & Information Technologies and Business & Organizational Communications 00:31:00livepassionatelynoSales,Entreprenuers,Business,Consulting,RecruitingBernie Cronin, President of Sandler Sales Institute brings over 30 years of direct sales and sales management experience to the firm's clients. The combinationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/05/18/culture-transformationEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/05/18/culture-transformation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/05/18/culture-transformationWed, 18 May 2011 16:00:00 GMTCulture Transformation Ginger Martin is President and CEO of American National Bank (ANB), a locally owned community bank established in 1985. Under her leadership ANB’s financial performance ranked in the top 15% of all banks in the state of Florida based on financial performance for 2008, 2009, and 2010. As of December 31, 2010, it was the only bank in Broward County to earn BauerFinancial, Inc.’s “4-Star Excellent” rating for financial strength and stability. In April 2010, South Florida Business Journal named ANB the 2010 Business of the Year in the 26-100 employee category. In 2009, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce selected ANB as the 2009 Small Business of the Year. Ms. Martin’s community involvement includes: Awards from: Florida Atlantic University - Outstanding Broward Alumna for the 1990s Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce - Small Business Person of the Year American Diabetes Association - Valor Honoree March of Dimes - Woman of Distinction Business Leader Magazine - Woman Extraordinaire Board Service: Florida Bankers Association Leadership Broward Foundation (Past Chair) 4Kids of South Florida, Inc. Graduate of: Leadership Broward (Class 21) Lifework Leadership   Ms. Martin earned an MBA from Florida Atlantic University, a BBA Accounting Magna Cum Laude from the University of Louisiana, and is a Certified Public Accountant.   Ginger’s daughter Ashley is proudly serving in the United States Navy. 00:31:00livepassionatelynoCulture,Entrepreneur,Organziation,Leadership,ChangeGinger Martin is President and CEO of American National Bank (ANB), a locally owned community bank established in 1985. Under her leadership ANB’s financial pehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/03/30/public-relations-for-the-small-business-ownerBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/03/30/public-relations-for-the-small-business-owner/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/03/30/public-relations-for-the-small-business-ownerWed, 30 Mar 2011 11:00:00 GMTPublic Relations For The Small Business OwnerStu Opperman, APR, Chief Strategist, is an accredited public relations professional with more than 25 years media, broadcasting, sports, and communications experience. With specific expertise in media relations (traditional and social), crisis communications, audience and content creation, he leads the strategic outreach for Impact Players (www.impactplayers.com), a public relations consulting firm. A generalist who delivers results for a wide variety of clients, Stu has created and implemented successful campaigns for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida, “Paul & Young Ron Show,” Andy Roddick Foundation, Pine Crest School, Castronovo Vineyards, The Broward Alliance, and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, to name just a few. Opperman, a graduate of the University of Florida, is also on the board of directors for the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Gulfstream Chapter.00:32:00livepassionatelynoMarketing,Public Relations,Media,Entrepreneurship,GrowthStu Opperman, APR, Chief Strategist, is an accredited public relations professional with more than 25 years media, broadcasting, sports, and communications expehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/03/23/positive-devianceEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/03/23/positive-deviance/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/03/23/positive-devianceWed, 23 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMTPositive DevianceJoAnna Brandi is the Publisher of The Customer Care Coach®. A weekly self study e-mail leadership training program in the "The Art and Science of Exquisite Customer Care" and “Monday Morning Motivation.” President of JoAnna Brandi & Company since 1990, she is a consultant, a public speaker and the author of two books on customer loyalty, Winning At Customer Retention, 101 Ways to Keep ‘em Happy, Keep ‘em Loyal and Keep ‘em Coming Back and Building Customer Loyalty- 21 Essential Elements in Action as well as a gift book on positive thinking 54 Ways to Stay Positive in a Changing, Challenging and Sometimes Negative World. She is a contributing author to Best Practices in Customer Service and the Inc. Complete Guide to Superior Customer Service. She has served on the adjunct faculties of the University of Wisconsin (Madison) and the Graduate School of Banking; she has served on the founding faculty of EwomenNetwork.com. 00:31:00livepassionatelynoLeadership,Mangement,Positive,Attitude,EntrepreneurJoAnna Brandi is the Publisher of The Customer Care Coach®. A weekly self study e-mail leadership training program in the "The Art and Science of Exquisite Custhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/03/09/building-effective-teamsManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/03/09/building-effective-teams/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/03/09/building-effective-teamsWed, 09 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMTBuilding Effective TeamsJim Hess is president of Jim Hess Associates, LLC a Management Consulting Firm with Associates in several major cities in the South. Jim has over twenty five years of experience in human resources leadership, consulting, and seminar delivery. Jim has conducted workshops in many parts of the world, he has traveled to more than thirty countries. A seasoned Executive Coach, and seminar facilitator, Jim is also a Psychologist with strong expertise in personality profile instruments, Communication, team building, group problem solving and strategic planning. He knows clients perspectives well, having served as a Training Manager and Human Resource Manager for several large manufacturing firms, public utilities and a major Medical Center. As a consultant he has worked with clients in the Construction, and Manufacturing Industries as well as several Service Industry clients. His clients include Turner Construction Company (one of the largest in America, Turner built Yankee Stadium and 13 of the world’s tallest buildings) The workshops that Jim does in Turner have received high ratings for over ten years, Forrester Construction Company, AGC (Association of General Contractors), Slim Fast Foods Inc., the Homestead Resort, and Daufuskie Island Resorts. Jim also taught Psychology at Concord University in Athens, West Virginia for three years. Jim is a graduate of Lee University and Radford University with a Masters Degree in Psychology. He is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marital and Family Therapist (AAMFT).00:31:00livepassionatelynoTeam Building,Communication,Leadership,Management,Effective CommunicationJim Hess is president of Jim Hess Associates, LLC a Management Consulting Firm with Associates in several major cities in the South. Jim has over twenty five yhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/03/02/how-to-create-a-great-place-to-workManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/03/02/how-to-create-a-great-place-to-work/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/03/02/how-to-create-a-great-place-to-workWed, 02 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMTHow To Create A Great Place To WorkDavid Clarke co-founded BGT Partners, a leading global interactive marketing agency, in 1996 and now serves as the firm’s managing partner. Considered an Internet visionary, in 2010 Clarke was named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, a Miami Herald 20 Under 40, a South Florida Business Journal 40 Under 40 and a Business Leader Top 50 Entrepreneur, and in 2009 he was selected as a Business Leader Mover & Shaker. BGT is headquartered in Miami, has offices in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, and was named a 2010 Ad Age Best Place to Work, a 2010 South Florida Business Journal Best Place to Work and a 2010 Best Company to Work For in Chicago.00:31:00livepassionatelynoHuman Resources,Management,Leadership,Teamwork,BusinessDavid Clarke co-founded BGT Partners, a leading global interactive marketing agency, in 1996 and now serves as the firm’s managing partner. Considered an Internhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/02/16/go-giversManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/02/16/go-givers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/02/16/go-giversWed, 16 Feb 2011 17:00:00 GMTGo-GiversBob Burg shares information on topics vital to the success of today’s business person. He speaks for corporations and associations internationally, including fortune 500 companies, franchises, and numerous direct sales organizations. Sharing the principles contained in his bestselling books, Bob has addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000, sharing the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities athletes and political leaders including cabinet secretaries and a former United States President. His critically acclaimed book, Endless Referrals: Network Your Everyday Contacts Into Sales has sold over 200,000 copies and continues to be used as a training manual for top sales organizations throughout the world. His latest national bestseller, The Go-Giver has been heralded as a new business classic. It’s been translated into 18 languages and is his fourth book to top the 100,000 copies sold mark. He and his coauthor, John David Mann recently released their newest book, Go-Givers Sell More, which takes the Five Laws contained in their previous book and relates them specifically to the selling process.00:31:00livepassionatelynoSales,Marketing,Leadership,Development,GrowthBob Burg shares information on topics vital to the success of today’s business person. He speaks for corporations and associations internationally, including fohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/02/02/its-time-to-be-aware-of-the-differences-in-the-generation-as-it-mattersEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/02/02/its-time-to-be-aware-of-the-differences-in-the-generation-as-it-matters/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/02/02/its-time-to-be-aware-of-the-differences-in-the-generation-as-it-mattersWed, 02 Feb 2011 17:00:00 GMTIt’s Time To be Aware of the Differences in the Generation as It MattersBarbara Perino is a practicing and trained Certified Professional Coach guiding people to live more balanced and fulfilled lives and helping people discover how to be more fully present in the process of their lives. Barbara has been trained through The Coach Training Institute (CTI) located in CA. I am an active member of CTI and the International Coaching Federation (ICF), holding both the CPCC and ACC designations from both organizations. Prior to becoming a coach, Barbara was a 16-year veteran of the residential mortgage industry in a national sales management capacity for property valuation and residential mortgage service providers. She was consistently successful in national level sales management positions. Building relationships with clients and expanding national presence were some of her top contributions. Learn more at www.coachbjp.com. 00:31:00livepassionatelynoLeadership,Management,Entrepreneur,Business Owner,Multi-generationalBarbara Perino is a practicing and trained Certified Professional Coach guiding people to live more balanced and fulfilled lives and helping people discover howhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/01/19/the-40-hour-work-yearEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/01/19/the-40-hour-work-year/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/01/19/the-40-hour-work-yearWed, 19 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMTThe 40 Hour Work YearIn 2008 Scott Fritz founded Growth Connect – growthconnect.com. By leveraging business coaching services, advisory board development and angel investment resources, Growth Connect specializes in transforming businesses into assets. Mr. Fritz founded his previous company, Human Capital, in 1997. Through persistent passion, focus and an incredible team, Scott grew his company into a nationwide player with 2007 annual revenues of $170 million dollars. This hyper growth landed Human Capital and its affiliate division on the INC. 500 list in 2003 and 2004 with growth rates in excess of 1,000 percent. Servicing 350 client companies and 5,000 employees in over 40 states, Human Capital was sold to a nationwide staffing firm in 2007. As an active Angel investor, Mr. Fritz has invested in multiple ventures. Areas of investment include: land development, environmental services, business services, technology, retail and entertainment. His involvement with these companies ranges from passive investor to business coach and advisory board member. In May of 2010 Scott published The 40 Hour Work YEAR – 40hourworkyear.com. The book chronicles Scott’s entrepreneurial journey first hand, as he shares with the reader his unique business tools, action focused exercises and mindset philosophy that allowed him to achieve The 40 Hour Work YEAR. In addition to his various business endeavors, Mr. Fritz has held multiple volunteer positions within the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO). These positions include: Global Committee Chair, Regional Director, Area Director and Chapter President. Scott is also an EO Certified Accelerator and Strategy Summit Facilitator. The role of facilitator allows Scott to work with these leading entrepreneurs in the areas of business strategy, sales, people management and finance. Since 2005 Scott has facilitated over one hundred individual strategic sessions and educational programs.00:30:00livepassionatelynoBusiness,Entrepreneur,Sales,Management,MarketingIn 2008 Scott Fritz founded Growth Connect – growthconnect.com. By leveraging business coaching services, advisory board development and angel investment resouhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/01/12/keep-score-to-winEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/01/12/keep-score-to-win/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/01/12/keep-score-to-winWed, 12 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMTKeep Score To WinCoach Mike has a strong and unique track record in Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Leadership, Start Ups, and Effective Business Solutions. Coach Mike developed the sales and marketing strategy for two different companies in the Medical Sector. He was hired as the first employee in sales and marketing for both start ups. He hired all of the sales and marketing employees, negotiated distribution agreements with several successful distributors, managed the relationships between all the various sales agencies, trained all of the sales employees and distributors, grew both companies through strong, rising sales results. The first start up was acquired by a larger manufacturer for $25 million after four years of growth. The second company was also sold to a larger manufacturer for $25 million after 18 months of stellar growth as a distributor of medical devices. As a Certified Business Coach, Mike Denker: * Established 180 Warrior to give business owners access to his knowledge and abilities * Holds you accountable to implement a turnaround in any aspect of their business. * Creates in you a 180 Warrior who emphasizes Sales and Collections. * Uses all of our 180 WARRIOR systems and expertise to maximize your cash flow. * Maximizes Cash Flow through increased sales and more effective collections. Too many companies think that things will turn around if they just keep doing the same things over and over. Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome is “Insanity.”00:31:00livepassionatelynoSales,Marketing,Leadership,Business,EntrepreneurCoach Mike has a strong and unique track record in Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Leadership, Start Ups, and Effective Business Solutions. Coach Mike developedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/01/05/a-breakthrough-yearManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/01/05/a-breakthrough-year/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2011/01/05/a-breakthrough-yearWed, 05 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMTA Breakthrough Year!Roy Assad is a professional advisor, motivational speaker, and executive coach. With nearly thirty years experience in an award winning sales career, he has mastered the arts of networking, negotiation and bridge-building. These skills have enhanced his effectiveness in the coaching of executives and entrepreneurs. In 1990, he formed Rainmaker Strategies, and in early 2000 he helped form The Human Capital Group, LLC. Roy’s unique insight into the dynamics of relationships and his desire to share this knowledge with others is the propelling force behind successful coaching and training. Roy coaches’ executives and teams in uncovering key problem areas, identifying trigger points and, ultimately, eliminating roadblocks. Together with his client, Roy builds a solution-based strategy that will free them to overcome obstacles, unleash hidden potential and capitalize on the unique talents they possess with a focus on maximizing personal and professional success. Key to Roy’s success are his innate interest in people, his ability to recognize their mental blocks and inefficiencies, and his skill in guiding their personal and career development.00:31:00livepassionatelynoGoals,Leadership,Sales,Entrepreneurship,BusinessRoy Assad is a professional advisor, motivational speaker, and executive coach. With nearly thirty years experience in an award winning sales career, he has mahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/12/15/lifes-better-in-the-zoneEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/12/15/lifes-better-in-the-zone/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/12/15/lifes-better-in-the-zoneWed, 15 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMTLife's Better In The ZoneJay Forte, a former financial executive and corporate educator, now business and motivation speaker, greatness coach, and author, is a nationally ranked Thought Leader and President of Humanetrics. Jay guides organizations – their leaders and managers – in how to attract, hire and retain today’s best talent. He coaches individuals in how to reconnect to their talents and passions to achieve personal and professional greatness. Jay is the author of Fire Up! Your Employees and Smoke Your Competition (March 2009), The Greatness Zone - Know Yourself, Find Your Fit, Transform The World (2010), and the on-line resources “Stand Out and Get Hired” and “The Hunt for Opportunities Success Manual.” Jay writes the Live Fired Up! and Work Fired Up! blogs and newsletters. He is an expert on leadership, management, organizational effectiveness, extraordinary customer service, and personal and professional performance. He has had more than 100 articles published both nationally and internationally. Jay is a member of the American Society of Training and Development, Society of Human Resource Management, the National Speakers Association and the Florida Speakers Association. His power performance tools, blogs and resources, and links to his other sites, can be found at www.LiveFiredUp.com and www.TheGreatnessZone.com. 00:31:00livepassionatelynoEntrepreneur,Goals,Business,Greatness,PassionJay Forte, a former financial executive and corporate educator, now business and motivation speaker, greatness coach, and author, is a nationally ranked Thoughthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/12/08/marketing-case-studyEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/12/08/marketing-case-study/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/12/08/marketing-case-studyWed, 08 Dec 2010 15:30:00 GMTMarketing Case StudyStan Harris began his career in advertising, working for J.C. Penney. After winning the Retail Marketing Association’s award for creative excellence and being promoted to the youngest creative supervisor in the company’s history, he jumped to the agency side where his work for General Mills and Procter & Gamble was recognized with Advertising Age Magazine’s “Advertising in Television” Awards as providing “A significant milestone in the use of television techniques for marketing success.”00:45:00livepassionatelynoMarketing,Sales,Business,Service,EntrepreneurStan Harris began his career in advertising, working for J.C. Penney. After winning the Retail Marketing Association’s award for creative excellence and beinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/12/01/time-managementManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/12/01/time-management/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/12/01/time-managementWed, 01 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMTTime ManagementRob Jager is President and CEO of Hedgehog Consulting, Inc. Rob has worked in the retail industry for 14 years. Three years in the Quick Serve Restaurant segment. Rob offers over 17 years of successful experiences in retail and restaurant operations and management, P&L accountability, logistics, planning, driving top line sales growth, increasing bottom line contribution expectations, reducing shrink, ensuring consistency in operations and maximizing profitability. Rob is skilled in both Financial and Operational Analysis with proven Leadership and Interpersonal Skills. Rob has a documented record of developing driven and responsible teams to exceed productivity and profit goals. With a Masters in Business Administration and currently working on his PhD., Rob has the experience and the academic knowledge to understand how to make things happen. Let him work for you, let him drive your business through your leadership success! Learn more about Rob and Hedgehog Consulting at http://www.HedgehogConsultingInc.com.00:31:00livepassionatelynoBusiness,Leadership,Management,Time Management,OperationsRob Jager is President and CEO of Hedgehog Consulting, Inc. Rob has worked in the retail industry for 14 years. Three years in the Quick Serve Restaurant segmehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/11/17/brilliant-on-the-basicsEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/11/17/brilliant-on-the-basics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/11/17/brilliant-on-the-basicsWed, 17 Nov 2010 17:00:00 GMTBrilliant On The BasicsBarry Gottlieb started out his career as an educator. First as an Elementary School teacher, then as a school principal; and finally as an instructor at both Santa Fe Community College and at the University of Florida. Barry received both his bachelors and Masters Degree at the University of Florida. Barry is the Founder and President of Coaching the Winner's Edge organization and coaching program. He is both a life coach and a business coach with a successful practice offering counsel and guidance to both private individuals and corporations. Barry is the former co-host of the Success Show, a one-hour talk radio program that was broadcast in South Florida. He also hosted a TV program, made for the internet, [Webisode]... called "The Insight". Barry is a successful author... His books: "TGIT-Thank God It's Today" and "Every Day is a Gift" are available at Amazon. Barry is also the author of "Brilliant on the Basics", a book that focuses on the best practices and principles of business, [due out in the next couple of months]. Barry has also built a $75 million international company from the ground up; and was VP of Sales of a billion dollar company. Barry's Mission is simply: "To Inspire and Empower Others to Reach Their Full Potential."00:31:00livepassionatelynoBusiness,Entrepreneur,Operations,Sales,MotivationBarry Gottlieb started out his career as an educator. First as an Elementary School teacher, then as a school principal; and finally as an instructor at both Sahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/11/10/why-salespeople-fail-and-what-to-do-about-itManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/11/10/why-salespeople-fail-and-what-to-do-about-it/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/11/10/why-salespeople-fail-and-what-to-do-about-itWed, 10 Nov 2010 17:00:00 GMTWhy Salespeople Fail And What To Do About It Bernie Cronin, President of Sandler Sales Institute brings over 30 years of direct sales and sales management experience to the firm's clients. The combination of his real-life problem-solving experiences with his communications skills enables him to provide an experienced, hands on message to all audiences concerned about the problems of sales, sales management, hiring and client development. During his career in the investment banking industry, import-export business, consulting business, communications consulting services and sales consulting and training field Mr. Cronin has worked with a variety of companies and industries who's goals were to increase profitable revenue and client development through the implementation of personal and organizational gradual, incremental, behavioral changes. As a *Certified Sandler Trainer he provides Public Seminar Training through his 8 week or 2 Day course entitled "Foundation Program” of the Sandler Sales System and the follow-on 2 Year, 16 hour per month coaching and training program entitled "The President's Club". He and his 220 Associates worldwide also provide in-house, customized, Corporate Sales Training Programs to assist organizations in achieving their sales and sales management objectives. This is accomplished through consistent reinforcement programs utilizing the proven Sandler Sales Institute's research based methodology developed by David Sandler in 1968. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Business and attended Harvard University's Extension School where he completed graduate courses in Microcomputers & Information Technologies and Business & Organizational Communications. Learn more at www.salesflorida.com. 00:31:00livepassionatelynoSales,Training,Leadership,Business,MarketingBernie Cronin, President of Sandler Sales Institute brings over 30 years of direct sales and sales management experience to the firm's clients. The combinationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/11/03/how-to-market-during-the-holidaysEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/11/03/how-to-market-during-the-holidays/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/11/03/how-to-market-during-the-holidaysWed, 03 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMTHow To Market During The HolidaysDave Lorenzo is an Ivy-League educated business strategist with the street smarts to help you build a million dollar law firm or professional practice quickly. His practical and action-oriented guidance has helped hundreds of attorneys, professionals and business executives make more money with less effort. He is a transformational leader who prides himself on developing unique solutions to complex problems. Dave helps his clients disrupt the status quo and take the lead in their market. 00:30:00livepassionatelynoMarketing,business develpoment,entrepreneur,sales,promotionDave Lorenzo is an Ivy-League educated business strategist with the street smarts to help you build a million dollar law firm or professional practice quickly.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/10/27/innovate-to-thriveEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/10/27/innovate-to-thrive/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/10/27/innovate-to-thriveWed, 27 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMTInnovate To ThriveRobert F. Brands is President and Founder of InnovationCoach.com, Author of “Robert’s Rules of Innovation” (Wiley, March, 2010), Innovation subject expert and speaker. Brands’ hands-on experience in bringing innovation to market spans decades, and includes the creation and improvement of product development processes and company culture. He has delivered on his pledge to bring “at least one new product per year to market”. Served as Managing Director of the Personal Care Division of Rexam Plastics representing about $1B in sales, with 25 sites worldwide, about 11,000 employees in three Business Units: Dispensing Systems, Make Up and HPC (custom molding). Rexam acquired Airspray NV, a worldwide leader in non-aerosol foam dispensers, in May of 2006. Under Brands’ stewardship as President of Airspray U.S. since 1998 and since 2004 as CEO of the Dutch public company, Airspray created the international market for instant foam dispensing. Here, Brands delivered consistent double-digit profitable growth. Brands earned a B.S. in Business Administration from HTS Eindhoven, The Netherlands. A Vistage Member, Member of Tulane University’s President’s Parent Council, Board member of Netherlands American Community Trust and Advisory Board member of several corporations. 00:30:00livepassionatelynoInnovate,Creative,Product Development,Business,EntrepreneurRobert F. Brands is President and Founder of InnovationCoach.com, Author of “Robert’s Rules of Innovation” (Wiley, March, 2010), Innovation subject expert anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/10/20/burst-this-bubble-proof-real-estate-strategiesEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/10/20/burst-this-bubble-proof-real-estate-strategies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/10/20/burst-this-bubble-proof-real-estate-strategiesWed, 20 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMTBurst This! Bubble-Proof Real Estate Strategies.Frank McKinney Real Estate "artist," 5-time international bestselling author (with 3 new books just released!), super hero meets Robin Hood, philanthro-capitalist, risk-taker and visionary who sees opportunities and creates markets where none existed before. Upon attending his 4th high school in 4 years (he was asked to leave the first 3), Frank earned his high school diploma with a less-than-stellar 1.8 GPA Then, at 18, with $50 in his pocket and without the benefit of further education, Frank left his native Indiana for Florida in search of what he would later refer to as his professional highest calling. In his first Florida job he earned $180 a week, waking at 4:00am, to dig sand traps by hand on a Deerfield Beach golf course. On May 19, 1986, at 22, Frank McKinney founded his real estate investment company and bought his first $50,000 fixer-upper, selling it a few months later for a $7,000 profit. Now, 25 years later, McKinney creates real estate markets where others dare to tread. He has built spec homes (homes built without a buyer) valued in the tens of millions of dollars. A true maverick with a charming flair, he is without peer in the risky world of speculative high-end real estate, shattering price records with each new project. And his latest? Mr. McKinney just created then SOLD "Acqua Liana," the world's largest and most opulent triple certified (USGBC, FGBC & Energy Star) "green" mansion at $22,900,000, and will soon commence another masterpiece, "Crystalina," a $30 million green home reflecting South Pacific influences. With the sale of Acqua Liana, Frank McKinney proves once again to be a market maker, and declares the real estate market "bubble proof" if approached properly, as he references in great detail in his new, bestselling real estate book Burst This! Frank McKinney's Bubble-Proof Real Estate Strategies.00:30:00livepassionatelynoReal Estate,Business,Entrepreneur,Philanthropy,CreativeFrank McKinney Real Estate "artist," 5-time international bestselling author (with 3 new books just released!), super hero meets Robin Hood, philanthro-capitalihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/10/13/cloud-computingEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/10/13/cloud-computing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/10/13/cloud-computingWed, 13 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMTCloud ComputingRick Mancinelli, President Rick has been an independent technology consultant for over 14 years, and prior to that he headed the IT operations for an international telecommunications company and a regional mortgage banking firm. He has completed numerous technology training courses and holds many recognized industry certifications. He has also written, and subsequently had published, two software products and has acted as a technical consultant on a third. As evidence of his technical vision, Rick began advocating Internet based communications and commerce before Netscape Navigator or Yahoo! were conceived. He created and published a corporate web site for the telecommunications firm back when the total number of Internet web sites numbered less than 3000. In the past 12 years, Rick has helped countless clients realize productivity and efficiency gains by leveraging technology in a logical and fiscally responsible manner. 00:31:00livepassionatelynoComputers,Technology,Business,Entrepreneur,SuccessRick Mancinelli, President Rick has been an independent technology consultant for over 14 years, and prior to that he headed the IT operations for an internatihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/10/06/the-power-of-being-in-the-presentEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/10/06/the-power-of-being-in-the-present/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/10/06/the-power-of-being-in-the-presentWed, 06 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMTThe Power Of Being In The PresentRoy Assad is a professional advisor, motivational speaker, and executive coach. With nearly thirty years experience in an award winning sales career, he has mastered the arts of networking, negotiation and bridge-building. These skills have enhanced his effectiveness in the coaching of executives and entrepreneurs. In 1990, he formed Rainmaker Strategies, and in early 2000 he helped form The Human Capital Group, LLC. Roy’s unique insight into the dynamics of relationships and his desire to share this knowledge with others is the propelling force behind successful coaching and training. Roy coaches’ executives and teams in uncovering key problem areas, identifying trigger points and, ultimately, eliminating roadblocks. Together with his client, Roy builds a solution-based strategy that will free them to overcome obstacles, unleash hidden potential and capitalize on the unique talents they possess with a focus on maximizing personal and professional success. Key to Roy’s success are his innate interest in people, his ability to recognize their mental blocks and inefficiencies, and his skill in guiding their personal and career development. 00:31:00livepassionatelynoBusiness,Entrepreneur,Professional,Motivation,SuccessRoy Assad is a professional advisor, motivational speaker, and executive coach. With nearly thirty years experience in an award winning sales career, he has mashttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/29/10-secrets-of-success-to-maximize-marketing-roiEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/29/10-secrets-of-success-to-maximize-marketing-roi/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/29/10-secrets-of-success-to-maximize-marketing-roiWed, 29 Sep 2010 14:30:00 GMT10 Secrets of Success To Maximize Marketing ROIStan Harris began his career in advertising, working for J.C. Penney. After winning the Retail Marketing Association’s award for creative excellence and being promoted to the youngest creative supervisor in the company’s history, he jumped to the agency side where his work for General Mills and Procter & Gamble was recognized with Advertising Age Magazine’s “Advertising in Television” Awards as providing “A significant milestone in the use of television techniques for marketing success.” Stan founded Harris Drury Cohen and grew it to be one of the largest independent advertising agencies in the Southeast, billing in excess of $100 million. His national clients included Celebrity Cruises, Wyndham Resorts, Sea Doo Personal Watercraft, Chloraseptic Sore Throat Products, and Raymond James Financial. Today, Stan owns and operates the consulting firm, Harris Ideas, where he serves his clients as their external Chief Marketing Officer, providing services ranging from sales and marketing consultation to strategic development and creative implementation. Stan is the recipient of numerous advertising awards including Clio Awards; American Marketing Association Effie Awards; New York Advertising Festival Awards; and Local, Regional, National and Best of Show ADDY Awards. He was a founding Board Member of the Miami Ad School, served as North American Chairman for the largest network of independent advertising agencies and currently serves on the Advisory Board for the University of Florida School of Journalism Advertising Department. Stan can be reached at 954-424-5900 or through his website, www.HarrisIdeas.com. 00:31:00livepassionatelynoMarketing,Sales,Promotion,Business,EntrepreneurStan Harris began his career in advertising, working for J.C. Penney. After winning the Retail Marketing Association’s award for creative excellence and beinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/22/corporate-brandingBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/22/corporate-branding/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/22/corporate-brandingWed, 22 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMTCorporate BrandingTom Olivieri, Co-Creative Director and Partner, The Creative Underground. What happens when you combine a career in Advertising with a degree in International Business? You get award-winning work for some of the largest corporations in America, including Verizon Wireless, Hyatt, La Quinta and Bloomingdale’s. Tom’s path took him from production to account management to his true calling, creative service. By blending knowledge and experience with a passion for creativity, Tom is able to approach each project with a unique perspective. A self-proclaimed “Movie Guru,” Tom holds his B.S. in International Business from Florida Atlantic University. He’s also an independent filmmaker whose work has appeared in several festivals. Dan Gershenson, Co-Creative Director and Partner, The Creative Underground. Toward the end of his sophomore year in college, Dan was told he needed to declare a major if he wanted to graduate in four years. Luckily, he blurted out, “Advertising.” Since then, he’s developed concepts for a wide variety of clients, including State Farm, Citibank, Budweiser, Detroit Tigers, The Home Depot and more. Prior to founding The Creative Underground, Dan worked at several advertising agencies, including DDB Chicago, TMP Worldwide and Austin Knight. His work has been recognized by The One Club, ADDY Awards, New York Festivals and Telly Awards. Dan holds a B.A. in Advertising from Drake University. In addition to being an endless supporter of creativity, he is an endless supporter of his wife Linda, his dog Sarah, and the Chicago Cubs.00:31:00livepassionatelynoMarketing,Advertising,Branding,Corporate,BusinessTom Olivieri, Co-Creative Director and Partner, The Creative Underground. What happens when you combine a career in Advertising with a degree in Internationalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/15/to-sell-is-not-to-sellEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/15/to-sell-is-not-to-sell/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/15/to-sell-is-not-to-sellWed, 15 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMTTo Sell is NOT to SellGreta Schulz is the president and CEO of Schulz Training . She has been involved in sales, sales management, marketing, and training for almost thirty years. She is a columnist of “Sellutions” in Business Journals across the country and a contributing author of New York Times bestseller Masters of Sales and Greta has a new book, “To Sell is NOT to Sell.” Schulz Training currently works with a broad spectra of clients, ranging everywhere from individual entrepreneurs, small family owned and operated businesses, to large national corporations. A business graduate of The University of Miami, Greta’s presentations are dynamic and interactive. One-on-one, she is extremely down-to-earth and engaging. She is happily married and has three children. Contact Greta at greta@schulztraining.com or 561.745.889201:01:00livepassionatelynoSales,Success,Leadership,Entrepreneur,BusinessGreta Schulz is the president and CEO of Schulz Training . She has been involved in sales, sales management, marketing, and training for almost thirty years. Shhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/08/visionary-leadershipBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/08/visionary-leadership/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/08/visionary-leadershipWed, 08 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMTVisionary LeadershipKandee G is an international corporate development leader, speaker, radio talk show host, television personality, coach, trainer and author. She is the founder of Kandee G Enterprises, Inc, the originator of The Vision Program and author of NOW BOARDING, Next Stop Your Remarkable Life. KGE specializes in developing sustainable long term visions to transform companies through organizational change from the inside out yielding extraordinary results.Les Brown, the world’s leading motivational speaker says that, “Kandee G has been gifted with the ability to help people and is recognized as being among the top in the industry.” She is one of the most sought after trainers in thought transformation, collective visioning and creative leadership and is one of the early champions of shifting from the Information Age to the Conceptual Age, which calls for corporations to encompass innovative and creative approaches to leadership. Kandee G has taught thousands of people The Vision Program which consistently produces extraordinary results by creating a foundation for high achievement and meaningful work. One of our CEO clients said, “Everyday that you’re not doing The Vision Program, I promise you, it’s costing money.” image_kandee5Action drives results and Kandee G is passionate about teaching and modeling her proven principles for experiencing enduring success in a changing world. Her book, NOW BOARDING, Next Stop Your Remarkable Life, illustrates how an incredible life is available to all of us and provides tools for discovering the roadmap to personal prosperity. Her “peanut butter” to “private jet” story has become the hallmark of her accomplishments as she shares her own personal triumph from poverty to privilege.01:01:00livepassionatelynoLeaderhsip,Business,Vision,Improvement,SalesKandee G is an international corporate development leader, speaker, radio talk show host, television personality, coach, trainer and author. She is the founderhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/01/growing-a-company-in-a-challenging-economyManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/01/growing-a-company-in-a-challenging-economy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/09/01/growing-a-company-in-a-challenging-economyWed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMTGrowing a Company In A Challenging EconomyVince Virga is the Chief Executive Officer of SkillStorm. Virga worked with some of the nation’s top Fortune 500 companies in the Government, Insurance, Finance, Manufacturing and Telecommunications industries. He began his career as a Technical Recruiter at a national, publicly-traded technical services firm and was quickly promoted to Vice President of East Coast Operations. Following his tenure, Virga was instrumental in the start-up phase of another national technical services company. He founded SkillStorm shortly thereafter. His proudest recognition came in 2006 when Virga was personally presented with the 2006 Governor’s Entrepreneurship Award in the Mega Category by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. Most recently, Virga was named one of South Florida Business Leader magazine’s 2010 Top 50 Entrepreneurs. This award recognizes Virga as a leader who has made a significant impact on the South Florida business community. Recognizing his own blessings, Virga believes strongly in giving back to the community and those less fortunate through volunteering and financial contributions. Most recently, Virga other SkillStorm employees collected in-kind donations as well as over $15,000 in monetary donations for Haiti relief efforts through the American Red Cross. In 2008, Virga and other SkillStorm employees worked closely with Habitat for Humanity, working towards the goal of ultimately eliminating poverty housing and homelessness by helping to build houses within the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area. Virga was born and raised in South Florida. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Central Florida and continues to support his alma mater through the Alumni Association and Golden Knights Club. Virga currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his wife Joyce, daughter Alina and son Vin. 00:31:00livepassionatelynoSuccess,Leadership,Business,Customer Service,SalesVince Virga is the Chief Executive Officer of SkillStorm. Virga worked with some of the nation’s top Fortune 500 companies in the Government, Insurance, Finhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/25/positive-leadershipEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/25/positive-leadership/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/25/positive-leadershipWed, 25 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMTPositive LeadershipJoAnna Brandi is the Publisher of The Customer Care Coach®. A weekly self study e-mail leadership training program in the "The Art and Science of Exquisite Customer Care" and “Monday Morning Motivation.” President of JoAnna Brandi & Company since 1990, she is a consultant, a public speaker and the author of two books on customer loyalty, Winning At Customer Retention, 101 Ways to Keep ‘em Happy, Keep ‘em Loyal and Keep ‘em Coming Back and Building Customer Loyalty- 21 Essential Elements in Action as well as a gift book on positive thinking 54 Ways to Stay Positive in a Changing, Challenging and Sometimes Negative World. She is a contributing author to Best Practices in Customer Service and the Inc. Complete Guide to Superior Customer Service. She has served on the adjunct faculties of the University of Wisconsin (Madison) and the Graduate School of Banking; she has served on the founding faculty of EwomenNetwork.com. 00:31:00livepassionatelynoLeadership,Business,Entrepreneur,Abundance,DevelopmentJoAnna Brandi is the Publisher of The Customer Care Coach®. A weekly self study e-mail leadership training program in the "The Art and Science of Exquisite Custhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/24/relationship-equityEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/24/relationship-equity/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/24/relationship-equityTue, 24 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMTRelationship EquityLes Deck is a Group Chairman for Vistage. He facilitates groups of CEOs here in Florida. He conduct executive coaching sessions monthly with each member. Member companies vary in size from start up to over one hundred million in revenue. His mentoring is broadly based and includes finance, marketing, organizational development and personal growth. Les facilitate monthly meetings for each group and frequently helps new Chairs select CEO members. "This is the most rewarding and exciting work I have ever done. It is a great 4th quarter to this career game!" Prior to Chairing Vistage groups, Les spent more than fifteen years in the incentive marketing and loyalty marketing business. He has written, launched and managed a host of programs including cost saving, quality increase, sales goal attainment and distribution channel marketing programs and direct selling programs. Much of this work was for Fortune 1,000 companies. Les founded, grew and sold a manufacturing company that made its own brand of metal safety grating and marketed throughout North America. It was quite a ride from first employee to selling the company to a Fortune 500 in less than seven years. Also during this time he started a distribution and fabrication company and later sold it as well.00:30:00livepassionatelynoLeadership,Executive,Business,entrepreneur,MarketingLes Deck is a Group Chairman for Vistage. He facilitates groups of CEOs here in Florida. He conduct executive coaching sessions monthly with each member. Memberhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/18/keys-to-building-a-fast-growing-enterpriseEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/18/keys-to-building-a-fast-growing-enterprise/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/18/keys-to-building-a-fast-growing-enterpriseWed, 18 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMTKeys to Building a Fast Growing EnterpriseDavid Redlich, President of ReStockIt.com, a leading retailer of online office supplies and cleaning products. The company earned the prestigious 2010 Business of the Year Award from the South Florida Business Journal. The award solidifies ReStockIt.com as one of the fastest growing, entrepreneurial and most consumer-focused operations in South Florida. ReStockIt.com was chosen from among three finalists in the category of businesses with 25 employees or fewer. The SFBJ 2010 Business of the Year Award recognizes excellence and outstanding performance in the business community, as judged by the editorial department of the South Florida Business Journal, along with deans from South Florida business schools, past honorees and prominent business leaders.ReStockIt.com’s recent growth numbers are highlighted by yet another rise in the Internet Retailer Top 500 list. ReStockIt.com advanced 49 spots to No. 365 in the annual list compiled by Internet Retailer, which provides the most comprehensive analysis of North America's 500 largest e-retailers based on annual web sales. The company’s 41% increase in revenue from 2008 to 2009 makes ReStockIt.com the 22nd fastest growing retailer in the Internet Retailer web-only group. ReStockIt.com also moved from No. 13 to No. 12 in the office supply category. ReStockIt.com was also one of three finalists for the coveted Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Good to Great Award for 2010, presented to the Miami area business that provides a corporate culture of community outreach while delivering bottom line success.00:30:00livepassionatelynoInternet,Retailing,Entrepreneur,Business,LeadershipDavid Redlich, President of ReStockIt.com, a leading retailer of online office supplies and cleaning products. The company earned the prestigious 2010 Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/09/labor-and-employment-practiceManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/09/labor-and-employment-practice/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/09/labor-and-employment-practiceMon, 09 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMTLabor and Employment PracticePaul O. Lopez, a director with Tripp Scott, chairs the firm's Labor and Employment practice and co-chairs the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice. AV-rated by Martindale Hubble, Lopez is a lawyer with extensive jury and non-jury trial experience who has represented his clients in over a hundred trials and evidentiary hearings throughout his career. Lopez was recognized in 2009 and 2010 as a “Top Lawyer” in the categories of Labor & Employment Law by the South Florida Legal Guide, the preeminent publication that identifies the top one percent of lawyers in the region. He has also been recognized in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 as a Florida Super Lawyer in the category of Labor & Employment law and Business Litigation, which is based on a peer-nominated selection of the top-five percent of lawyers in Florida. Lopez has a number of clients that also seek his guidance and assistance in drafting internal employee policies, negotiating and drafting employment agreements and separation packages, and preparing non-competition agreements and nondisclosure agreements for employees. In addition, he has successfully tried, arbitrated and mediated complex commercial-litigation matters involving partnership disputes, corporate dissolutions, corporate wind-downs and receiverships. His clients range from mid-sized regional firms to Fortune-100 national companies.00:31:00livepassionatelynoBusiness,Labor,Legal,Leadership,EmploymentPaul O. Lopez, a director with Tripp Scott, chairs the firm's Labor and Employment practice and co-chairs the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice. AV-ratedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/04/the-influential-leaderManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/04/the-influential-leader/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/08/04/the-influential-leaderWed, 04 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMTThe Influential LeaderIn more than 60 years of public service, John Edmund Haggai has pastored four churches, held crusades around the world and established an advanced leadership training program which has over 78,000 alumni in 183 countries. Truly a world Christian statesman, he has crisscrossed six continents, circled the globe 102 times, and met with numerous heads of state. An alumnus of Moody Bible Institute and Furman University, Haggai was named “Alumnus of the Year” by Moody and has received honorary doctorates on both sides of the Pacific. During his first trip to Asia in the 1960s, Dr. Haggai realized changes in global geopolitics — brought about by the end of colonialism — required new strategies for world evangelism. The need to mobilize nationals to reach their own people was clear. After much research, prayer, and development, the first advanced leadership seminar was conducted in 1969. Despite extraordinary family demands, (his son was brain-damaged at birth) and an international ministry, Haggai has carved out time to write extensively. His first book, How to Win Over Worry, has sold millions of copies. Other books include: My Son Johnny, his poignant autobiographical account of life with a handicapped child who died at 24; Lead On!, twelve basic principles of leadership which can be learned and strengthened; The Leading Edge, the history and philosophy of Haggai Institute; How to Win Over Pain; How to Win Over Fear; How to Win Over Loneliness; The Steward; Be Careful What You Call Impossible!; The Wackersberg Connection; Paul J. Meyer and the Art of Giving; and The Seven Secrets of Effective Business Relationships. He wrote Exponential Leader in 2008, Influential Leader 2009; revised – 50th Anniversary edition of How to Win Over Worry 2009. John Edmund Haggai and his wife Christine live in Atlanta, Georgia — their influence touches millions of people around the world. 00:30:00livepassionatelynoLeadership,Spiritual,Business,Faith,InfluenceIn more than 60 years of public service, John Edmund Haggai has pastored four churches, held crusades around the world and established an advanced leadership thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/07/28/how-women-can-communicate-more-effectively-get-aheManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/07/28/how-women-can-communicate-more-effectively-get-ahe/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/07/28/how-women-can-communicate-more-effectively-get-aheWed, 28 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMTHow Women Can Communicate More Effectively & Get AheadMichelle Villalobos helps professionals – particularly women – achieve greater success by helping them sell, market and promote themselves more effectively. Some of her most popular programs include: How To Communicate Powerfully; Business Boot Camp for Women; and You’re Not Crazy, It’s Just Your Personality Type. Michelle’s background includes experience and formal education in business, media, marketing, statistics, and psychology. She is a prolific writer and regularly publishes slideshows, articles and tools that you can access (free) at http://www.MichelleVillalobos.com.00:31:00livepassionatelynoSales,Training,Communication,Success,BusinessMichelle Villalobos helps professionals – particularly women – achieve greater success by helping them sell, market and promote themselves more effectively.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/07/21/steps-to-starting-a-businessEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/07/21/steps-to-starting-a-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/07/21/steps-to-starting-a-businessWed, 21 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMTSteps To Starting a BusinessOriginally from Seattle, Washington, Debra Elderkin has enjoyed the South Florida lifestyle for over 13 years. For the past 12 years, she’s been in front of the camera as a commercial actress and TV show host appearing on such networks as FOXSportsNet, PBS, the Outdoor Network, HSN, NBC and numerous others. Debra’s search and frustration for a jewelry storage solution that was everything she was looking for led her to invent the perfect solution, and a venture was born. As the president and founder of Royal Delgoti, elegantly smart jewelry storage, Debra has worked through the process of bringing a solution to reality. Her prototype is complete and some very important network eyes are interested in taking a peak at this never before seen creation. Today, Debra will talk about what to do with your creative vision and how you can bring it to life! 00:30:00livepassionatelynoEntrepreneur,Business,Growth,Sales,Strat-UpOriginally from Seattle, Washington, Debra Elderkin has enjoyed the South Florida lifestyle for over 13 years. For the past 12 years, she’s been in front of thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/07/07/stress-managementManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/07/07/stress-management/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/07/07/stress-managementWed, 07 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMTSix Steps To Manage StressStacey Joiner will discuss Five Ways to relieve stress. Stacey is author of "Your Deserve The Royal Treatment". She is a Certified Integral Yoga Instructor, and a NY & FL State Licensed Massage Therapist, with over 10 years of experience. A true New Yorker at heart, Stacey is a former Account Executive in the Manhattan garment industry, who left the fast-paced corporate world to start a new career as a Massage Therapist. She later completed her certification as an Integral Yoga Instructor in Mexico, where she met her husband, Edwin, who also shares her love of Yoga. After selling her successful massage practice, The Royal Treatment, in Manhattan, Stacey moved to South Florida and formed a new practice in Boca Raton, FL, using the same name. Since arriving in the Sunshine State, Stacey has increased her network and branched out into some amazing areas. The warm weather has been very inspirational for her.00:31:00livepassionatelynoBusiness,stress,leadership,fulfillment,peaceStacey Joiner will discuss Five Ways to relieve stress. Stacey is author of "Your Deserve The Royal Treatment". She is a Certified Integral Yoga Instructor,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/06/23/the-ten-most-common-insurance-mistakesManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/06/23/the-ten-most-common-insurance-mistakes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/06/23/the-ten-most-common-insurance-mistakesWed, 23 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMTThe Four Most Common Insurance Mistakes Steven Breitbart is a partner with Cypress Insurance Group, an independent insurance agency that provides Property and Casualty Insurance to businesses and individuals. Steven’s forte is to be able to explain insurance in easy to understand language, in plain English. Since he enjoys helping people understand insurance, he recently developed a Continuing Education course for CPA’s entitled the ten most common insurance mistakes your clients make. Steven has a finance degree from the University of Florida, and has obtained two specialty educational degrees within his industry that place him among the top 2% of insurance agents. Steven and his wife Susan just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They have two daughters, Danielle, who is 20 and Hannah who is 18 and are both at FSU. 00:31:00livepassionatelynobusiness,insurance,liability,success,risk managmentSteven Breitbart is a partner with Cypress Insurance Group, an independent insurance agency that provides Property and Casualty Insurance to businesses and indihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/06/16/are-you-coveredManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/06/16/are-you-covered/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/06/16/are-you-coveredWed, 16 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMTAre You Covered?Michael Jacobson is President of the Insurance and Financial Consulting firm of M. Jacobson & Associates in Boca Raton, Florida. His over 27 years of experience in the fields of Accounting, Banking and Financial Consulting includes working primarily with Physicians, Surgeons and Business Executives. Mr. Jacobson earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Isenberg School of Management in 1983. He then spent 9 years as a loan officer with two of the largest banks in the country lending money to physicians for working capital, equipment and real estate purchases. In 1992 he identified a growing concern among young physicians that were transitioning from residency programs into business practice. He advised them on setting up their practices as well as introducing them to other professionals who became key to their success.M. Jacobson & Associates is a completely independent, private financial service organization. M. Jacobson & Associates specializes in working with medical practitioners, with over 300 physicians as clients nationwide. Their areas of expertise include Asset Protection Strategies, Estate Planning, Pension and Retirement Planning as well as Disability and Life Insurance Plans.00:31:00livepassionatelynoleadership,success,sales,personal growth,businessMichael Jacobson is President of the Insurance and Financial Consulting firm of M. Jacobson & Associates in Boca Raton, Florida. His over 27 years of experienchttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/06/09/the-go-giverEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/06/09/the-go-giver/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/06/09/the-go-giverWed, 09 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMTGo-Givers Really Do Sell MoreBob Burg shares information on topics vital to the success of today’s business person. He speaks for corporations and associations internationally, including fortune 500 companies, franchises, and numerous direct sales organizations. Sharing the principles contained in his bestselling books, Bob has addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000, sharing the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities athletes and political leaders including cabinet secretaries and a former United States President. His critically acclaimed book, Endless Referrals: Network Your Everyday Contacts Into Sales has sold over 200,000 copies and continues to be used as a training manual for top sales organizations throughout the world. His latest national bestseller, The Go-Giver has been heralded as a new business classic. It’s been translated into 18 languages and is his fourth book to top the 100,000 copies sold mark. He and his coauthor, John David Mann recently released their newest book, Go-Givers Sell More, which takes the Five Laws contained in their previous book and relates them specifically to the selling process.01:00:00livepassionatelynoselling,success,entrepreneur,business,salesBob Burg shares information on topics vital to the success of today’s business person. He speaks for corporations and associations internationally, including fohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/06/02/developing-customer-careEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/06/02/developing-customer-care/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/06/02/developing-customer-careWed, 02 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMTThe Importance of Thinking PartnersJoAnna Brandi is the Publisher of The Customer Care Coach®. A weekly self study e-mail leadership training program in the "The Art and Science of Exquisite Customer Care" and “Monday Morning Motivation.” President of JoAnna Brandi & Company since 1990, she is a consultant, a public speaker and the author of two books on customer loyalty, Winning At Customer Retention, 101 Ways to Keep ‘em Happy, Keep ‘em Loyal and Keep ‘em Coming Back and Building Customer Loyalty- 21 Essential Elements in Action as well as a gift book on positive thinking 54 Ways to Stay Positive in a Changing, Challenging and Sometimes Negative World. She is a contributing author to Best Practices in Customer Service and the Inc. Complete Guide to Superior Customer Service. She has served on the adjunct faculties of the University of Wisconsin (Madison) and the Graduate School of Banking; she has served on the founding faculty of EwomenNetwork.com. 00:30:00livepassionatelynocustomer service,growth,customer care,entrepreneur,successJoAnna Brandi is the Publisher of The Customer Care Coach®. A weekly self study e-mail leadership training program in the "The Art and Science of Exquisite Custhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/05/26/five-strategies-to-take-your-business-to-the-next-Entrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/05/26/five-strategies-to-take-your-business-to-the-next-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/05/26/five-strategies-to-take-your-business-to-the-next-Wed, 26 May 2010 16:00:00 GMTSeven Strategies to Take Your Business to the Next LevelRoy Assad is a professional advisor, motivational speaker, and executive coach. With nearly thirty years experience in an award winning sales career, he has mastered the arts of networking, negotiation and bridge-building. These skills have enhanced his effectiveness in the coaching of executives and entrepreneurs. In 1990, he formed Rainmaker Strategies, and in early 2000 he helped form The Human Capital Group, LLC. Roy’s unique insight into the dynamics of relationships and his desire to share this knowledge with others is the propelling force behind successful coaching and training. Roy coaches’ executives and teams in uncovering key problem areas, identifying trigger points and, ultimately, eliminating roadblocks. Together with his client, Roy builds a solution-based strategy that will free them to overcome obstacles, unleash hidden potential and capitalize on the unique talents they possess with a focus on maximizing personal and professional success. Key to Roy’s success are his innate interest in people, his ability to recognize their mental blocks and inefficiencies, and his skill in guiding their personal and career development. 01:00:00livepassionatelynoleadership,success,entrepreneur,strategies,growthRoy Assad is a professional advisor, motivational speaker, and executive coach. With nearly thirty years experience in an award winning sales career, he has mahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/05/19/business-developmentManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/05/19/business-development/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/05/19/business-developmentWed, 19 May 2010 16:00:00 GMTBusiness DevelopmentDave Lorenzo is an Ivy-League educated business strategist with the street smarts to help you build a million dollar law firm or professional practice quickly. His practical and action-oriented guidance has helped hundreds of attorneys, professionals and business executives make more money with less effort. He is a transformational leader who prides himself on developing unique solutions to complex problems. Dave helps his clients disrupt the status quo and take the lead in their market. 00:30:00livepassionatelynobusiness development,success,leadership,growth,salesDave Lorenzo is an Ivy-League educated business strategist with the street smarts to help you build a million dollar law firm or professional practice quickly.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/05/12/how-to-ensure-you-have-the-right-peopleManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/05/12/how-to-ensure-you-have-the-right-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/05/12/how-to-ensure-you-have-the-right-peopleWed, 12 May 2010 16:00:00 GMTHow to Ensure You Have the Right PeoplePenny Morey, Managing Partner of Remarkable HR, will be discussing how to identify, select, keep your key people. Penny is an award-winning human resource consultant, a popular speaker, a published writer, and a source of timely practical employment-related advice for businesses on Entrepreneur.com. Most recently, Penny was named 2009 Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year. In August, the Excellence in Human Resources award was bestowed on her by the South Florida Business Journal. She won the South Florida Business Journal Excellence in Human Resources award in the HR Consulting Category in 2007, as well. 00:30:00livepassionatelynohuman resources,training,leadership,success,businessPenny Morey, Managing Partner of Remarkable HR, will be discussing how to identify, select, keep your key people. Penny is an award-winning human resource cohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/05/05/what-it-means-to-live-passionatelyManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/05/05/what-it-means-to-live-passionately/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livepassionately/2010/05/05/what-it-means-to-live-passionatelyWed, 05 May 2010 16:00:00 GMTWhat it Means to Live Passionately!Join John Barbar, President of Barbar Financial Solutions, as we discuss what it means to Live Passionately!00:15:00livepassionatelynobusiness,leadership,success,finance,attitudeJoin John Barbar, President of Barbar Financial Solutions, as we discuss what it means to Live Passionately!