http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmeaWelcome to Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association a vibrant on-line community offering you access to trusted business advisors who understand your concerns, are on top of today’s most progressive thinking, and can give you the direction needed to avoid the pitfalls of business ownership. Our Pros will share their ideas, solutions, resources and benefits to help you succeed in today’s ultra competitive climate.enCopyright Debra Simpson (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 04:30:00 GMTWed, 02 Oct 2013 17:00:00 GMTBusinessBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/84617982-e634-4c0b-b5eb-e7d11f7b51f8key-to-success-2.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmeaWelcome to Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association a vibrant on-line community offering you access to trusted business advisors who understand your concerns, are on top of today’s most progressive thinking, and can give you the direction needed to avoid the pitfalls of business ownership. Our Pros will share their ideas, solutions, resources and benefits to help you succeed in today’s ultra competitive climate.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.combusiness,debra simpson,barbara eldridge,small business,marketing,online visibility,social media,business tips,start up business,business strategyMMEAnoWelcome to Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association a vibrant on-line community offering you access to trusted business advisors who understand your concerns, areepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/10/02/content-marketing-tipsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/10/02/content-marketing-tips/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/10/02/content-marketing-tipsWed, 02 Oct 2013 17:00:00 GMTContent Marketing Tips By now, if you've been online long enough, you've heard, Content is King. And, it is. How is your content marketing coming along? In this episode you'll learn a few tips and tricks for effective Content Marketing. So grab a pen and paper, or your tablet and get ready to discover how you can increase your online visibility through your content. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Content Marketing,Small Business,StrategiesBy now, if you've been online long enough, you've heard, Content is King. And, it is. How is your content marketing coming along? In this episode you'll learnhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/09/18/essential-business-practicesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/09/18/essential-business-practices/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/09/18/essential-business-practicesWed, 18 Sep 2013 18:00:00 GMTEssential Business Practices In this episode we'll share the findings the State Of the Business Owners Report found as the essential Practices. Some of those findings include: Values Vision Metrics Marketing Plan Client Profile and more.00:31:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Best Practices,PlanningIn this episode we'll share the findings the State Of the Business Owners Report found as the essential Practices. Some of those findings include: Values Vihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/09/04/using-hootsuite-with-your-social-mediaBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/09/04/using-hootsuite-with-your-social-media/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/09/04/using-hootsuite-with-your-social-mediaWed, 04 Sep 2013 21:30:00 GMTUsing Hootsuite with Your Social Media In the past few episodes we've talked about creating an online blueprint for your business. We mentioned several social media sites and strategies for increasing your online visibility. In this episode we'll talk about Hootsuite and how to use it as a listening tool, as well as a scheduling tool. It even has a team component. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Social Media,MarketingIn the past few episodes we've talked about creating an online blueprint for your business. We mentioned several social media sites and strategies for increasihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/08/21/your-five-star-email-part-twoBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/08/21/your-five-star-email-part-two/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/08/21/your-five-star-email-part-twoWed, 21 Aug 2013 17:30:00 GMTYour Five Star Email Part Two In this episode Barbara and I will discuss the anatomy of a great email, a five star email. You'll get tips on: how to create an attention grabbing subject line, brand your email to your compnay, address your recipient by their name, segmenting, images, social sharing, and more.....00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Email,MarketingIn this episode Barbara and I will discuss the anatomy of a great email, a five star email. You'll get tips on: how to create an attention grabbing subject lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/08/07/your-five-star-emailBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/08/07/your-five-star-email/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/08/07/your-five-star-emailWed, 07 Aug 2013 18:00:00 GMTYour Five Star Email In this episode Barbara and I will discuss the anatomy of a great email, a five star email. You'll get tips on: how to create an attention grabbing subject line, brand your email to your compnay, address your recipient by their name, segmenting, images, social sharing, and more.....00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Email,MarketingIn this episode Barbara and I will discuss the anatomy of a great email, a five star email. You'll get tips on: how to create an attention grabbing subject lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/07/24/working-out-conversionBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/07/24/working-out-conversion/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/07/24/working-out-conversionWed, 24 Jul 2013 18:00:00 GMTWorking Out Conversion So many businesses focus on generating traffic when the money is in, well, the money. This begins with understanding everything you can about the usability of your web site, A/B testing your landing pages and setting up analytics goals and funnels to track every ad, call to action, headline and offer. 00:31:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Marketing,Conversion Process,Small Business TipsSo many businesses focus on generating traffic when the money is in, well, the money. This begins with understanding everything you can about the usability ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/07/02/integreating-your-social-mediaBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/07/02/integreating-your-social-media/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/07/02/integreating-your-social-mediaTue, 02 Jul 2013 22:00:00 GMTIntegreating Your Social Media In this segment we will cover social media integration. It's important to choose several social media sites and go deep into one or two at a time. We'll talk about how to engage on social media in a way that attracts leads and converts fans and friends into your email database. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Social Media,MarketingIn this segment we will cover social media integration. It's important to choose several social media sites and go deep into one or two at a time. We'll talkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/06/18/enhance-your-social-profilesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/06/18/enhance-your-social-profiles/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/06/18/enhance-your-social-profilesTue, 18 Jun 2013 22:00:00 GMTEnhance Your Social ProfilesIn this segment we will cover both email communication so you’ll produce a far more valuable newsletters that people want to receive and getting you to seriously looking at claiming, completing and enhancing your social profiles for more visibility.00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Email Newsletters,social profiles,communicationIn this segment we will cover both email communication so you’ll produce a far more valuable newsletters that people want to receive and getting you to seriouslhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/06/04/landing-pagesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/06/04/landing-pages/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/06/04/landing-pagesTue, 04 Jun 2013 22:00:00 GMTLanding PagesWe didn't quite get to landing pages in the previous episode, so we'll cover it in this one. You've learned from previous episodes in this series how to produce keyword rich content. Now it's time to start driving traffic to get that content. You'll learn how to do that with landing pages.00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Marketing,How To,Small BusinessWe didn't quite get to landing pages in the previous episode, so we'll cover it in this one. You've learned from previous episodes in this series how to producehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/05/21/your-content-delivery-platform-and-landing-pagesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/05/21/your-content-delivery-platform-and-landing-pages/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/05/21/your-content-delivery-platform-and-landing-pagesTue, 21 May 2013 22:00:00 GMTYour Content Delivery Platform and Landing PagesIn this episode we'll discuss your content delivery system and how you can use it to market your business online. We'll also talk about landing pages and how you can use them to drive targeted traffic to sell a product, or build you email list.00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Business Tips,Social Media,Small BusinessIn this episode we'll discuss your content delivery system and how you can use it to market your business online. We'll also talk about landing pages and how yohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/05/07/your-online-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/05/07/your-online-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/05/07/your-online-businessTue, 07 May 2013 22:30:00 GMTYour Online Business In this episode we'll share how you can easily share your content online bringing you more visibility, and how you can create an eBook to give away for list building. This is a continuation of our previous episode, Building a Business Online. 00:28:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Online Visibility,Business EducationIn this episode we'll share how you can easily share your content online bringing you more visibility, and how you can create an eBook to give away for list buhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/04/23/building-a-business-onlineBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/04/23/building-a-business-online/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/04/23/building-a-business-onlineTue, 23 Apr 2013 22:00:00 GMTBuilding a Business Online Over the next few episodes, Barbara and I will be sharing how you can build your business online. You'll learn how to set the foundation and implement strategies to help you and your business be found more easily on the internet. In this episode we'll talk about how to listen online so you know what's being said about your market, about you and about your business. We'll also share how to set up an editorial calendar to guide your content marketing strategies so you won't be scrambling, trying to figure out the next step. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Marketing,How To,Small BusinessOver the next few episodes, Barbara and I will be sharing how you can build your business online. You'll learn how to set the foundation and implement strategihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/03/26/networking-successBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/03/26/networking-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/03/26/networking-successTue, 26 Mar 2013 22:00:00 GMTNetworking Success In this episode we'll give you some tips on how to network effectively in your local, small business community. Networking is one of the most cost effective ways to bring new clients into your business. However, there are some dos and don'ts when it comes to networking. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Networking,Marketing,Business TipsIn this episode we'll give you some tips on how to network effectively in your local, small business community. Networking is one of the most cost effective whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/03/12/social-media-predictions-concludedBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/03/12/social-media-predictions-concluded/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/03/12/social-media-predictions-concludedTue, 12 Mar 2013 22:00:00 GMTSocial Media Predictions ConcludedWe'll finish up the social media predictions for 2013.00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Business Tips,Social Media,Small BusinessWe'll finish up the social media predictions for 2013.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/02/26/social-media-predictions-continuedBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/02/26/social-media-predictions-continued/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/02/26/social-media-predictions-continuedTue, 26 Feb 2013 23:00:00 GMTSocial Media Predictions ContinuedIn this episode we'll share more social media predictions for 2013.00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Marketing,Social Media,Small BusinessIn this episode we'll share more social media predictions for 2013.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/02/05/more-2013-social-media-trendsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/02/05/more-2013-social-media-trends/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/02/05/more-2013-social-media-trendsTue, 05 Feb 2013 23:00:00 GMTMore 2013 Social Media TrendsWe'll bring more of the 2013 Social Media Trends conversation that we started with our previous episode. We covered six trends in the last episode and we have 15 to go. It may take one more show to cover them all, so pull up a chair and let's get to work.00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Trends,Social Media MarketingWe'll bring more of the 2013 Social Media Trends conversation that we started with our previous episode. We covered six trends in the last episode and we have 1http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/01/15/social-media-trends-for-2013Entrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/01/15/social-media-trends-for-2013/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2013/01/15/social-media-trends-for-2013Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:30:00 GMTSocial Media Trends for 2013We had our ear to the ground and are hearing about some great trends in social media this year. Tune in as we share some of what we've found about what's coming up this year.00:29:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Marketing,Social Media MarketingWe had our ear to the ground and are hearing about some great trends in social media this year. Tune in as we share some of what we've found about what's cominghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/12/11/ab-testing-for-your-landing-pagesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/12/11/ab-testing-for-your-landing-pages/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/12/11/ab-testing-for-your-landing-pagesTue, 11 Dec 2012 23:00:00 GMTA/B Testing for Your Landing PagesIn this episode we'll finish the series on Landing Pages with information on A/B Testing. What it is and how you use it on your landing pages.00:24:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Landing Pages,Marketing,List BuildingIn this episode we'll finish the series on Landing Pages with information on A/B Testing. What it is and how you use it on your landing pages.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/11/13/optimizing-your-landing-pageBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/11/13/optimizing-your-landing-page/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/11/13/optimizing-your-landing-pageTue, 13 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMTOptimizing Your Landing Page In the previous episode, Using a Landing Page to Capture Leads, we discussed what a landing page is and how it's set up. In this episode we'll discuss how to optimize your landing page and how to get it shared so you have more visibility. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Marketing,Landing Pages,Social MediaIn the previous episode, Using a Landing Page to Capture Leads, we discussed what a landing page is and how it's set up. In this episode we'll discuss how tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/10/31/use-landing-pages-to-drive-leadsEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/10/31/use-landing-pages-to-drive-leads/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/10/31/use-landing-pages-to-drive-leadsWed, 31 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMTUse Landing Pages To Drive Leads Many companies send their email, social media and search traffic to their home page. Landing Pages make it as easier for visitors to do what you want them to do. By using landing pages for all of your advertising, email marketing and social outreach you will begin to capture targeted leads and start the education and conversion process over and over.  Listen and learn how to improve your leadgeneration processes. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Marketing,Landing Pages,Small BusinessMany companies send their email, social media and search traffic to their home page. Landing Pages make it as easier for visitors to do what you want them to dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/10/16/taking-your-questionsEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/10/16/taking-your-questions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/10/16/taking-your-questionsTue, 16 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMTTaking Your Questions We've had several questions come to us from our social networking sites and email. In this episode we'll be answering some of those questions for you. The questions we have up for today are related to strategic partner referrals, upgrading your networking opportunities and more. 00:31:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Marketing,Business TipsWe've had several questions come to us from our social networking sites and email. In this episode we'll be answering some of those questions for you. The quehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/10/03/brand-visibility-builds-credibilityBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/10/03/brand-visibility-builds-credibility/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/10/03/brand-visibility-builds-credibilityWed, 03 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMTBrand Visibility Builds Credibility Brand identity is the most fundamental aspect of your building a brand.  The foundation starts with your business name and logo.  A unique logo, designed for your company and properly used consistently will become your greatest ASSET.  Used on all your materials, a logo is a SYMBOL that reinforces your identity, so you are more easily remembered than written language, and increases the consistency of your business being remembered and recognized.  You will hear Mike Mance of Mance Creative share how to work with a designer when branding your business 00:31:00MMEAnoMance Creative,branding,logo design,market visibility,business nameBrand identity is the most fundamental aspect of your building a brand.  The foundation starts with your business name and logo.  A unique logo, designed for yhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/09/18/content-curation-and-aggregationBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/09/18/content-curation-and-aggregation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/09/18/content-curation-and-aggregationTue, 18 Sep 2012 22:00:00 GMTContent Curation and Aggregation Content is King, or so they say. The trouble is, writing content takes time. Most business owners with WordPress sites complain they don't have time to write three or four blog posts a week. You don't have to do that any longer. Content curation and aggregation can help you keep current information on your WordPress site. Today we'll discuss the difference between content curation and content aggregation. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Content Curation,Trends,Online VisibilityContent is King, or so they say. The trouble is, writing content takes time. Most business owners with WordPress sites complain they don't have time to write thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/09/04/keep-up-or-be-left-behind-trends-in-technologyEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/09/04/keep-up-or-be-left-behind-trends-in-technology/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/09/04/keep-up-or-be-left-behind-trends-in-technologyTue, 04 Sep 2012 22:00:00 GMTKeep Up or Be Left Behind: Trends in Technology The World Wide Web is a truly dynamic space. Everything changes so fast that it is hard to keep up. But if you have a website or an online business, you can't help but be on the bandwagon at all times. Trends come and go, more so if they happen to be online. That is why it is so important to know about what the latest happening is in the online arena. Here are the top trends for the year 2012. Have a look and see for yourself which one of these trends you can incorporate into your business strategy. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Trends,MarketingThe World Wide Web is a truly dynamic space. Everything changes so fast that it is hard to keep up. But if you have a website or an online business, you can'thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/08/21/building-your-propspect-listEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/08/21/building-your-propspect-list/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/08/21/building-your-propspect-listTue, 21 Aug 2012 22:00:00 GMTBuilding Your Propspect List It's been said that the money is in the "list." It is so true. You would be wise to build a database of potentical clients or leads. Today we are going to share with you many different ways you can build your prospect list for your business. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Sales,Small Business,Business TipsIt's been said that the money is in the "list." It is so true. You would be wise to build a database of potentical clients or leads. Today we are going to shahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/08/07/the-secret-to-social-media-successBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/08/07/the-secret-to-social-media-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/08/07/the-secret-to-social-media-successTue, 07 Aug 2012 22:00:00 GMTThe Secret To Social Media Success Small business owners are trying to take advantage of the trends in Social Media, but few are fully reaping the rewards. Some are using social networks to promote themselves and broadcast their messages. Social Media Marketing is about telling good stories. Learn how storytelling helps businesses become a trusted source, and underpin the success of social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Marketing,Social Media,Online VisibilitySmall business owners are trying to take advantage of the trends in Social Media, but few are fully reaping the rewards. Some are using social networks to promhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/07/31/pinterest-the-basicsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/07/31/pinterest-the-basics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/07/31/pinterest-the-basicsTue, 31 Jul 2012 22:00:00 GMTPinterest, The Basics Pinterest is one of the fastest growing social media sites right now. Today we'll discuss the basics of Pinterest and how you could use it to give your business more online visibility and influence. 00:31:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Pinterest,Marketing,Social Media MarketingPinterest is one of the fastest growing social media sites right now. Today we'll discuss the basics of Pinterest and how you could use it to give your busineshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/07/24/call-your-first-witness-use-testimonials-to-increase-salesEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/07/24/call-your-first-witness-use-testimonials-to-increase-sales/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/07/24/call-your-first-witness-use-testimonials-to-increase-salesTue, 24 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMTCall Your First Witness: Use Testimonials to Increase Sales One way to build influence, trust and increase sales of your product or service is by the use of testimonials, brief endorsements by a satisfied customer. Yelp and Angie’s List have made a business out of it.  Learn to take control of your “web brand” and increase your online and offline conversion rate. 00:29:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Marketing,YelpOne way to build influence, trust and increase sales of your product or service is by the use of testimonials, brief endorsements by a satisfied customer. Yelphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/07/10/email-marketing-and-your-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/07/10/email-marketing-and-your-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/07/10/email-marketing-and-your-businessTue, 10 Jul 2012 22:00:00 GMTEmail Marketing and Your Business Email marketing is essential to building your business. In this episode we'll be discussing the why you need an email marketing system, and the difference between an email marketing system like Constant Contact and an autoresponder system like GetResponse.   00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Marketing,Client Relationships,EmailEmail marketing is essential to building your business. In this episode we'll be discussing the why you need an email marketing system, and the difference betwhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/06/26/social-capital-what-is-it-and-how-do-i-get-itBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/06/26/social-capital-what-is-it-and-how-do-i-get-it/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/06/26/social-capital-what-is-it-and-how-do-i-get-itTue, 26 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMTSocial Capital: What Is It and How Do I Get It? With the emergence of social media, marketers now have tools to achieve better results for a fraction of the price and in a much more targeted way than ever before. Growing a Business’ social capital is critical because it allows you to gain market support and increase sales.  Understand what influence is, how to use social media influence and learn what the best practices are. Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Marketing,Social Media,Online VisibilityWith the emergence of social media, marketers now have tools to achieve better results for a fraction of the price and in a much more targeted way than ever behttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/06/19/google-hangouts-and-your-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/06/19/google-hangouts-and-your-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/06/19/google-hangouts-and-your-businessTue, 19 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMTGoogle+ Hangouts and Your Business In this episode we'll be discussing how Google+ can work with your business. Google Plus is not only for social communication but has proven to be an effective tool for business. Whether it is used in cost reduction efforts or to save time, Google Plus has numerous features designed to improve business productivity and efficiency. Businesses should try Google Plus to determine how the tool can facilitate business growth. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Google Plus,Marketing,Social MediaIn this episode we'll be discussing how Google+ can work with your business. Google Plus is not only for social communication but has proven to be an effectivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/06/12/web-site-strategies-to-grow-your-small-businessEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/06/12/web-site-strategies-to-grow-your-small-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/06/12/web-site-strategies-to-grow-your-small-businessTue, 12 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMTWeb Site Strategies to Grow Your Small Business Why leave your sales to chance? Staying in front of your prospects is the single easiest way to boost sales and grow quickly. It is your responsibility to create moments of interaction and maximize those moments to close more sales, gain more customers, and grow your business. Learn the tools for creating and making the most of your prospect and customer relationships, and the ultimate key to your success! Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association and subscribe to our updates. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Sales Skills,SalesWhy leave your sales to chance? Staying in front of your prospects is the single easiest way to boost sales and grow quickly. It is your responsibility to creahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/06/05/a-quickstart-guide-to-googleBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/06/05/a-quickstart-guide-to-google/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/06/05/a-quickstart-guide-to-googleTue, 05 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMTA Quickstart Guide to Google+ In this episode we'll talk about Google+ and how you can increase your online visibility and influence by incorporating Google+ into your social media marketing. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Google,Marketing,Online VisibilityIn this episode we'll talk about Google+ and how you can increase your online visibility and influence by incorporating Google+ into your social media marketinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/05/29/pinterest-marketing-and-etiquetteBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/05/29/pinterest-marketing-and-etiquette/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/05/29/pinterest-marketing-and-etiquetteTue, 29 May 2012 22:00:00 GMTPinterest, Marketing and Etiquette In this episode of MMEA we pick up where we left off last week with how to market your business using Pinterest. I'm sure you're wondering why, and how, you can possibly add another social media site to your list of tasks. We'll share with you some ideas about using Pinterest to market your brand and business. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Pinterest,Online Visibility,MarketingIn this episode of MMEA we pick up where we left off last week with how to market your business using Pinterest. I'm sure you're wondering why, and how, you chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/05/22/pinterest-the-basicsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/05/22/pinterest-the-basics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/05/22/pinterest-the-basicsTue, 22 May 2012 22:00:00 GMTPinterest, The BasicsPinterest is the hottest social media site right now. It works with the graphics on a website and is a visual story told in boards. In this episode Debra and Barbara will discuss what Pinterest is and the basics of using Pinterest. We'll follow up next week with some ideas of how to use Pinterest to market your business, as well as some of the etiquette involved with using Pinterest. Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Pinterest,Marketing,Online VisibilityPinterest is the hottest social media site right now. It works with the graphics on a website and is a visual story told in boards. In this episode Debra andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/05/08/shift-your-sales-mindset-for-greater-successEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/05/08/shift-your-sales-mindset-for-greater-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/05/08/shift-your-sales-mindset-for-greater-successTue, 08 May 2012 22:00:00 GMTShift Your Sales Mindset for Greater Success Why is it so many people have a problem with the whole idea of "selling" or being thought of as a salesperson? After all, without revenue coming through your business, how will you survive? How do you generate that revenue - and grow it? Just sitting back and hoping to do it from a historical customer base, word of mouth or a few advertisements is not exactly putting you in control!! Are you at risk because your mindset allows you to just operate passively or is it time to shift your sales mindset for greater success? You must face up to this challenge if you are to continue to survive, let alone grow. Join the conversation and see how you can shift your sales mindset for greater success. 00:30:00MMEAnoMind Masters,Debra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Sales,small businessWhy is it so many people have a problem with the whole idea of "selling" or being thought of as a salesperson? After all, without revenue coming through your bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/05/01/social-media-etiquetteEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/05/01/social-media-etiquette/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/05/01/social-media-etiquetteTue, 01 May 2012 22:00:00 GMTSocial Media Etiquette Social media is all the rage. Everyone is using social media, but how effectively. Remember everything you say, online, is permanent. How you interact with others determines your success. In this episode we'll discuss social media etiquette. In other words, how to get your message across without angering others. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Social Media,MarketingSocial media is all the rage. Everyone is using social media, but how effectively. Remember everything you say, online, is permanent. How you interact with othhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/04/24/step-into-sellingEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/04/24/step-into-selling/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/04/24/step-into-sellingTue, 24 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMTStep into Selling As with all areas of the business Sales needs to have a system in place that can  be monitored and measured.  Understanding the pieces of the system takes more then just writing up an ad or putting up a web site to attract clients.  Learn what Marketing components make up the system and how to implement them in your sales process that makes it all work. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Sales Skills,MarketingAs with all areas of the business Sales needs to have a system in place that can  be monitored and measured.  Understanding the pieces of the system takes morehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/04/17/is-your-website-a-social-media-hubBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/04/17/is-your-website-a-social-media-hub/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/04/17/is-your-website-a-social-media-hubTue, 17 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMTIs Your Website a Social Media Hub? In today's episode we'll talk about the opportunities you have through your website to leverage your message, especially through social media. Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:29:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Marketing,Online Visibility,Website DevelopmentIn today's episode we'll talk about the opportunities you have through your website to leverage your message, especially through social media. Visit Mind Masthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/04/10/the-path-to-successManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/04/10/the-path-to-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/04/10/the-path-to-successTue, 10 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMTThe Path to Success Paul J. Meyer the Founder of Success Motivation Institute once stated to an audience that “If you are not making the progress you want to make and are capable of making, then your goals are not clearly defined.”  As we kick off 2nd quarter it is important that you have decided exactly what you want to accomplish and have determined the price you are wiling to pay to get it.  Barbara and Debra will talk about what it takes to get clarity about goals.  You will understand the immense importance goal setting is to decision making, and the way you choose to spend your time so that you can successfully achieve the results you want. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Leadership,Goal Setting,SalesPaul J. Meyer the Founder of Success Motivation Institute once stated to an audience that “If you are not making the progress you want to make and are capablehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/03/27/should-i-focus-on-facebook-or-linkedin-for-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/03/27/should-i-focus-on-facebook-or-linkedin-for-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/03/27/should-i-focus-on-facebook-or-linkedin-for-businessTue, 27 Mar 2012 22:00:00 GMTShould I Focus on Facebook or LinkedIn for Business? In this episode we discuss how to choose to spend your time between Facebook and LinkedIn for your social media marketing presence. Not every business is perfect for Facebook, and vice versa. So how do you decide? We'll give you a few tips to help you make that decision. Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Marketing,Social Media,Business TipsIn this episode we discuss how to choose to spend your time between Facebook and LinkedIn for your social media marketing presence. Not every business is perfhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/03/20/the-bonding-of-marketing-and-salesEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/03/20/the-bonding-of-marketing-and-sales/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/03/20/the-bonding-of-marketing-and-salesTue, 20 Mar 2012 22:00:00 GMTThe Bonding of Marketing and Sales In order to survive in this changing marketplace the sales side of business needs to connect much more deeply with the marketing side of things. There is a new model that focuses marketing on getting better at relationship building and sales must carry the message. Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Marketing,Sales Skills,Small BusinessIn order to survive in this changing marketplace the sales side of business needs to connect much more deeply with the marketing side of things. There is a newhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/03/06/does-your-page-need-a-squeezeBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/03/06/does-your-page-need-a-squeeze/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/03/06/does-your-page-need-a-squeezeTue, 06 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMTDoes Your Page Need a Squeeze? Do you have an idea for a product, or do you want to use email marketing to build your business? Squeeze pages can help you with those goals. In this episode we'll discuss "squeeze" pages. You'll learn what they are and how to use them to: build an email database, sell a product, or market an event. Debra Simpson, co-director of Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association has been in publishing for over 25 years. Having produced a monthly small business newspaper in the early 90s led her to a position with McGraw-Hill helping create their first new media department. 00:27:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Marketing,Internet Marketing,Digital ProductsDo you have an idea for a product, or do you want to use email marketing to build your business? Squeeze pages can help you with those goals. In this episodehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/02/28/drive-off-line-sales-from-your-websiteEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/02/28/drive-off-line-sales-from-your-website/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/02/28/drive-off-line-sales-from-your-websiteTue, 28 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMTDrive Off Line Sales from Your Website! One of the real underutilized opportunities these days is to use your online presence to drive local offline sales. In order to do this you must think beyond the content aspects of your website and start to think about ways to tap local buying behavior and enable local buying tools. The heart and soul of this kind of thinking is the tried and true call to action. Marketers have been using the simple act now, buy now, call now language to get prospects to take all manner of action since the dawn of advertising. What are you using? As Internet use has become the primary way that even local shoppers find information and make buying decisions, it’s become essential for local businesses to integrate local calls to action into their websites. It’s easy to think this is something that only restaurants and salons can take advantage of, but with mobile and search use so high almost any type of business, even professional services, can benefit from this idea. Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Internet Marketing,MarketingOne of the real underutilized opportunities these days is to use your online presence to drive local offline sales. In order to do this you must think beyond thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/02/21/search-engine-optimization-tipsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/02/21/search-engine-optimization-tips/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/02/21/search-engine-optimization-tipsTue, 21 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMTSearch Engine Optimization Tips In today's episode of the Keys to Business Success we'll talk about search engine optimization, or SEO for your website. You'll get some tips on how to maximize your ability to be found when someone types in the terms you want your business to be found with on Google or the other search engines. Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Search Engine Optimization,Online Visibility,Website DevelopmentIn today's episode of the Keys to Business Success we'll talk about search engine optimization, or SEO for your website. You'll get some tips on how to maximizhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/02/14/maximize-results-and-accelerate-your-successEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/02/14/maximize-results-and-accelerate-your-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/02/14/maximize-results-and-accelerate-your-successTue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMTMaximize Results and Accelerate Your Success Gain the Slight Edge What determines the amount of success you will have and also how fast you will achieve it? The mindset you have is more important than the amount of time you spend on building your dream, more important than your level of expertise, and even more important than how much money you have. If you aren’t operating your passion and dream plan with a slight edge, you won’t be able to leverage yours or anyone else’s money, expertise, and time exponentially. In business today it is the success factor that you need to start and run your business successfully. Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Business Tips!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Self-Management,Business Startup,Small BusinessGain the Slight Edge What determines the amount of success you will have and also how fast you will achieve it? The mindset you have is more important than thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/02/07/google-for-business-do-you-really-need-toBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/02/07/google-for-business-do-you-really-need-to/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/02/07/google-for-business-do-you-really-need-toTue, 07 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMTGoogle+ For Business, Do You Really Need To?? Facebook pushes Google and LinkedIn to new heights. Google has recently added their own social network, Google+ (Google Plus). Many small business owners, already feeling the pressure of Facebook, LinkedIn and blogging, let alone Twitter are asking why Google+ matters. In this episode you'll learn more about Google+, why it matters and how to use it to help market your business online. Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:29:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Google,Social Media,MarketingFacebook pushes Google and LinkedIn to new heights. Google has recently added their own social network, Google+ (Google Plus). Many small business owners, alrehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/01/31/the-5-best-decisions-the-beatles-made-and-how-they-can-helpManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/01/31/the-5-best-decisions-the-beatles-made-and-how-they-can-help/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/01/31/the-5-best-decisions-the-beatles-made-and-how-they-can-helpTue, 31 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMTThe 5 Best Decisions the Beatles Made and How They Can Help Why is it that any musical group of note invariably gets compared to the Beatles—and the Beatles invariably come out ahead? It’s because the Beatles are the gold standard. They define success in their industry (and their insights will help you do the same in yours!). In fact, they are still—decades after their break-up—a force to be reckoned with. The story is great, but learning how to apply their success steps to your business will help you go for the gold. Let the Beatles' success be your success! 00:29:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,The Beatles,Vision,ManagementWhy is it that any musical group of note invariably gets compared to the Beatles—and the Beatles invariably come out ahead? It’s because the Beatles are the gohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/01/24/making-social-media-easyBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/01/24/making-social-media-easy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/01/24/making-social-media-easyTue, 24 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMTMaking Social Media Easy In today's episode you'll discover how to make using social media to market your business much easier. Debra Simpson will share how to start a social media hub to easily keep your business in front of your online community. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Online Influence,Online Visibility,Social Media MarketingIn today's episode you'll discover how to make using social media to market your business much easier. Debra Simpson will share how to start a social media huhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/01/17/beat-the-900-pound-gorillaBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/01/17/beat-the-900-pound-gorilla/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/01/17/beat-the-900-pound-gorillaTue, 17 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMTBeat the 900 Pound Gorilla What do you intend to create this year? Forget about New Year's resolutions. A waste of time. Think one hundred times bigger: What oceans are you going to cross, what buildings will you erect, whose lives will you change?   To start with you must have clarity about where you are going. In business, this means you know what you’re committed to creating. Not just next year or the year after or even the year after. It’s the big picture. Who are you? Where are you going? What are the fundamental commitments in building your company? What would you have it look like some day, when all of your hopes and dreams become a reality? 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Business Start Up,Entrepreneurship,Business TipsWhat do you intend to create this year? Forget about New Year's resolutions. A waste of time. Think one hundred times bigger: What oceans are you going to croshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/01/10/elevating-your-online-kloutBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/01/10/elevating-your-online-klout/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2012/01/10/elevating-your-online-kloutTue, 10 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMTElevating Your Online Klout In this episode we'll discuss how you can start to track your online visibility. Why is that important?   With the advances of internet technology more and more of your potential clients are turning to social media to find your business. Will they find you?   Mind Master Entrepreneur Association Co-Director, Debra Simpson, will be sharing how you can start to monitor and increase your online influence.   With 25 years of print and digital publishing experience, Debra helps speakers and authors share their passionate message through content curation and syndication. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Klout,Online Visibility,MarketingIn this episode we'll discuss how you can start to track your online visibility. Why is that important?   With the advances of internet technology more and mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/12/13/what-is-a-vision-boardBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/12/13/what-is-a-vision-board/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/12/13/what-is-a-vision-boardTue, 13 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMTWhat is a Vision Board? Vision boards add clarity to your desires, and feeling to the things you want to do, have and become. Sometimes as we set goals it is difficult to picture what the end result looks like. A Vision board is especially effective if you're going through transitions in your life.  Learn several methods you can use for creating your vision board as you find yourself on this path of creating your life.   Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Business Start Up,Entrepreneurship,Vision BoardsVision boards add clarity to your desires, and feeling to the things you want to do, have and become. Sometimes as we set goals it is difficult to picture whathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/12/06/take-responsibility-for-your-successBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/12/06/take-responsibility-for-your-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/12/06/take-responsibility-for-your-successTue, 06 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMTTake Responsibility for Your Success Are you moving in the direction you want? When change happens in the world and all around you, it seems so far beyond your individual control, it can feel unsettling. But if you are starting a business, it is about something more profound than creating a change in your life. It's about managing that change, and putting your future completely in your control.   Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Business Start Up,Entrepreneurship,Business TipsAre you moving in the direction you want? When change happens in the world and all around you, it seems so far beyond your individual control, it can feel unsehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/29/entrepreneurship-is-it-right-for-youBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/29/entrepreneurship-is-it-right-for-you/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/29/entrepreneurship-is-it-right-for-youTue, 29 Nov 2011 23:00:00 GMTEntrepreneurship, Is It Right for You? If you’re thinking of starting a business have you considered what that means? As you well know, the world around you just keeps changing, and if you’re not ready to meet the changing market, then eventually your products or services will become obsolete. But you've got a skill and you want to make money using that skill. Can it really be that hard? Can you do something that you really like and still make money? Will people buy what you have to offer? Understanding what the traits and characteristics of the typical entrepreneur are, will give you some insight into what you need to be successful.    Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:31:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Start Up Business,Employee to Entrepreneur,Business TipsIf you’re thinking of starting a business have you considered what that means? As you well know, the world around you just keeps changing, and if you’re not rehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/22/make-the-transition-from-employee-to-entrepreneurBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/22/make-the-transition-from-employee-to-entrepreneur/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/22/make-the-transition-from-employee-to-entrepreneurTue, 22 Nov 2011 23:00:00 GMTMake the Transition From Employee to Entrepreneur Do you dream of starting a business? You may have heard that you should start your business before you quit your job, however, doing both things at the same time can be a huge challenge. Even if you have the ability to put in hours on the job and in your business, eventually you will have to make the transition into being a full-time entrepreneur if you want your business to grow. If having that regular paycheck is hard to give up, learn the steps that will get you started and keep you on track.   Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:28:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Start Up Business,Employee to Entrepreneur,Business TipsDo you dream of starting a business? You may have heard that you should start your business before you quit your job, however, doing both things at the same tihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/15/your-small-business-and-googleBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/15/your-small-business-and-google/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/15/your-small-business-and-googleTue, 15 Nov 2011 23:00:00 GMTYour Small Business and Google When was the last time you thumbed through the Yellow Pages? In this day and age, we Google everything and this is how people are going to find out about your business.   In this episode of the Keys to Business Success you'll learn about getting started with Google. Google is the biggest search engine on the Internet at the moment, so it's wise for small businesses to learn how to use Google. 00:31:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Start Up Business,Marketing,GoogleWhen was the last time you thumbed through the Yellow Pages? In this day and age, we Google everything and this is how people are going to find out about yourhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/08/3-things-make-it-happenBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/08/3-things-make-it-happen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/08/3-things-make-it-happenTue, 08 Nov 2011 23:00:00 GMT3 Things Make it Happen A strategic plan is essential to the success of any business, but how it gets implemented will determine how successful the organization becomes. There are 3 things that keep a business owner on track, clarity, focus and execution.  These 3 things when worked on, planned and communicated will insure success for any one looking to grow.   Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Start Up Business,Business Strategy,Business TipsA strategic plan is essential to the success of any business, but how it gets implemented will determine how successful the organization becomes. There are 3 thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/01/making-the-business-a-financial-successManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/01/making-the-business-a-financial-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/11/01/making-the-business-a-financial-successTue, 01 Nov 2011 22:00:00 GMTMaking the Business a Financial Success The difference between a well-managed business and badly run one is the degree of attention owners pay to their numbers. Your business provides the means for you to lead a successful life. Recognizing the factors that determine success are imbedded in the financial areas of your business. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Start Up Business,Business Strategy,ManagementThe difference between a well-managed business and badly run one is the degree of attention owners pay to their numbers. Your business provides the means fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/10/25/manage-the-business-you-haveManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/10/25/manage-the-business-you-have/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/10/25/manage-the-business-you-haveTue, 25 Oct 2011 22:00:00 GMTManage the Business You Have The success of your business is directly related to the quality of your management skill.  Your role in Management is to optimize your business to accomplish your goals. You are bombarded with information, e-mail, faxes, phone calls and decisions, on a daily basis. Management means taking the company's vision and planning moment-by-moment tactical action. Success is the difference between managing the work or letting the work manage you.   Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:31:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Start Up Business,Business Strategy,ManagementThe success of your business is directly related to the quality of your management skill.  Your role in Management is to optimize your business to accomplish yhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/10/18/marketing-your-business-onlineBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/10/18/marketing-your-business-online/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/10/18/marketing-your-business-onlineTue, 18 Oct 2011 22:00:00 GMTMarketing Your Business Online In this episode of the Keys To Business Success, we'll talk about online, or internet marketing.     What do you need to do to be found online? How do you take advantage of social media? Are you creating products for passive income?   Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Marketing,Business Strategy,Online VisibilityIn this episode of the Keys To Business Success, we'll talk about online, or internet marketing.     What do you need to do to be found online? How do you thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/10/11/market-with-clear-directionBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/10/11/market-with-clear-direction/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/10/11/market-with-clear-directionTue, 11 Oct 2011 22:00:00 GMTMarket with Clear Direction Marketing plans are essential for every size business, not just for seeking financial help, but for growth as well.  Successfully attracting your target market requires ingenuity, originality, imagination, and planning.   The Marketing checklist is a key to help you minimize the risksrisks by identifying areas that need to be strengthened and looked at carefully  to guide the direction for your Business Plan.  When you realize how much  there is to do, having the checklist can simplify the tasks. Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Start Up Business,Business Strategy,MarketingMarketing plans are essential for every size business, not just for seeking financial help, but for growth as well.  Successfully attracting your target markethttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/10/04/meet-our-pro-michelle-bergquistBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/10/04/meet-our-pro-michelle-bergquist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/10/04/meet-our-pro-michelle-bergquistTue, 04 Oct 2011 22:00:00 GMTMeet our Pro, Michelle Bergquist Meet our Pro, Michelle Bergquist. Today we are going to find out how she traversed her path from banking to a basket business and then as an author, speaker and teacher.   Michelle has been teaching budding entrepreneur lay a strong foundation for a successful business.   Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Start Up Business,Business Plans,Michelle BergquistMeet our Pro, Michelle Bergquist. Today we are going to find out how she traversed her path from banking to a basket business and then as an author, speaker anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/09/27/the-leader-in-youManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/09/27/the-leader-in-you/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/09/27/the-leader-in-youTue, 27 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMTThe Leader in You! When starting a business, a checklist helps you take the pulse of where you are in your development plan. Since new things happen as you grow the checklist can be used as a scorecard for identifying areas that need strengthening. Starting with Leadership, we will identify areas you need to recognize for what you, the business owner, needs to become in order to lead you to the accomplishment of your dreams and goals. As the Business owner your goal is to cross through the obstacles that will enable you to reach the success you choose and be transformed.   Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:31:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Start Up Business,Business Values,LeadershipWhen starting a business, a checklist helps you take the pulse of where you are in your development plan. Since new things happen as you grow the checklist canhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/09/20/starting-points-for-your-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/09/20/starting-points-for-your-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/09/20/starting-points-for-your-businessTue, 20 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMTStarting Points for Your Business It would be easy if you didn’t have to handle everything, if the obstacles didn’t get in the way, if all you had to do was open the doors and let the customers come in.    Having a guide to uncover the details of what needs to be done is a great foundation for your start up success. In this ongoing series we'll be talking about what you need to determine about yourself before you start your business.   Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:31:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Start Up Business,Business Strategy,Business TipsIt would be easy if you didn’t have to handle everything, if the obstacles didn’t get in the way, if all you had to do was open the doors and let the customershttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/09/13/the-clear-process-for-business-successEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/09/13/the-clear-process-for-business-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/09/13/the-clear-process-for-business-successTue, 13 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMTThe Clear Process for Business Success Only companies with credibility are going to win the race towards ongoing profits.   Research by some of the top business minds in the country have given us substantial evidence that Values are at the heart of a company’s profits and  sustaining power. When your business is Values driven you have a greater capacity to weather changes in the marketplace and command more commitment from your customers, vendors, supporters and eventually employees.  Come and understand how to use Values in your business.   Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!!   00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Start Up Business,Business Values,Small BusinessOnly companies with credibility are going to win the race towards ongoing profits.   Research by some of the top business minds in the country have given ushttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/09/06/email-marketing-learn-how-to-use-it-to-market-your-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/09/06/email-marketing-learn-how-to-use-it-to-market-your-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/09/06/email-marketing-learn-how-to-use-it-to-market-your-businessTue, 06 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMTEmail Marketing, Learn How To Use It To Market Your Business Learn how to start using email to market your business and discover how to be compliant with the CanSpam Act in this episode of Keys To Business Success. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Email Marketing,Marketing,CanSpam ActLearn how to start using email to market your business and discover how to be compliant with the CanSpam Act in this episode of Keys To Business Success.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/30/introducing-your-product-or-service-onlineBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/30/introducing-your-product-or-service-online/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/30/introducing-your-product-or-service-onlineTue, 30 Aug 2011 22:00:00 GMTIntroducing Your Product or Service Online Keyword Research Will Open the Door   Search engine optimization has become the basis of online marketing today; if you want to get enough traffic for your website then you need to know which keywords to use. Researching the right key words can make or break a website's presence on the Internet. Learn what SEO is all about  and how your key words can equal success.   Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:31:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Business Research,Search Engine Optimization,Start Up StrategiesKeyword Research Will Open the Door   Search engine optimization has become the basis of online marketing today; if you want to get enough traffic for yourhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/23/market-research-you-can-do-yourselfBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/23/market-research-you-can-do-yourself/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/23/market-research-you-can-do-yourselfTue, 23 Aug 2011 22:00:00 GMTMarket Research You Can Do Yourself Every start up business needs some level of market research. Your aim is to know what the customer wants and do it better, smarter and more cost-effectively than your competitors,. Find your selling point. It's going to be the core of your marketing program, if and when you're ready for that step. It's also going to be what sets you apart and lures customers your way.     Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Business Research,Marketing,Start Up StrategiesEvery start up business needs some level of market research. Your aim is to know what the customer wants and do it better, smarter and more cost-effectively thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/16/is-your-brilliant-idea-enough-to-start-a-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/16/is-your-brilliant-idea-enough-to-start-a-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/16/is-your-brilliant-idea-enough-to-start-a-businessTue, 16 Aug 2011 22:00:00 GMTIs Your Brilliant Idea Enough to Start a Business? Today we talk about how to research your business idea.   If you haven’t done the research then you don’t know.  And you can’t afford not to do research, because you will never be able to accurately evaluate the things that you need to know in a competitive environment.  Your success is dependent on how well you are able to gauge the changes occurring in the market place and how well your idea can adapt to them.     Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and sign up for our Free Monthly Business Teleseminars!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Business Research,Business Planning,Start Up StrategiesToday we talk about how to research your business idea.   If you haven’t done the research then you don’t know.  And you can’t afford not to do research, bechttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/09/is-a-franchise-perfect-for-youBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/09/is-a-franchise-perfect-for-you/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/09/is-a-franchise-perfect-for-youTue, 09 Aug 2011 22:00:00 GMTIs a Franchise Perfect for You? You’re finally ready to get serious about breaking out of your current situation and really taking charge of your future.   You’ve had it with the status quo.  You’re starting to realize that this comfort zone of yours isn’t all that comfortable anymore, and you’d like to start creating the kind of wealth that you deserve at this stage in your life.   And now, today, you’re ready to look more closely at the world of franchise opportunities.   Why a franchise? Because you’ve probably done your homework and you realize that franchises are everywhere.   Our Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association Pro, Tammy Dias of The Franchise Connection is our guest today. We'll find out from her the benefits of owning your own franchise. Remember the chat room is open for questions.   Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and Sign Up For our complimentary webinar with Tammy that will help you jumpstart your business!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Tammy Dias,Franchise,EntrepreneursYou’re finally ready to get serious about breaking out of your current situation and really taking charge of your future.   You’ve had it with the status quohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/02/how-to-make-yourself-known-in-the-market-placeBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/02/how-to-make-yourself-known-in-the-market-place/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/08/02/how-to-make-yourself-known-in-the-market-placeTue, 02 Aug 2011 22:00:00 GMTHow to Make Yourself Known in the Market Place How to Make Yourself Known in the Market Place – Carve Out Your Place On-Line and Off   When you first get into business the first question is always what do I do first to get clients/customers? Visibility whether online or off is the key factor. Listen and learn how to get yourself off to a good start with both on-line and off-line activity.   Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and Sign Up For our FREE Start Up Business Webinars!! 00:29:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Online Visibility,Marketing,Start Up StrategiesHow to Make Yourself Known in the Market Place – Carve Out Your Place On-Line and Off   When you first get into business the first question is always what dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/07/26/6-questions-essential-to-the-success-of-any-businessEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/07/26/6-questions-essential-to-the-success-of-any-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/07/26/6-questions-essential-to-the-success-of-any-businessTue, 26 Jul 2011 22:00:00 GMT6 Questions Essential to The Success of Any Business Deciding exactly what it is you want to accomplish, which most people never do in their entire lives is only the first part of the success in any business. Secondly, you must determine what price you'll have to pay to get it, and then resolve to pay that price. Learn what questions will help you to clarify your goals and results, deadlines, and corresponding action items.   00:31:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Management,LeadershipDeciding exactly what it is you want to accomplish, which most people never do in their entire lives is only the first part of the success in any business. Sehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/07/19/attracting-clients-through-social-networkingEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/07/19/attracting-clients-through-social-networking/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/07/19/attracting-clients-through-social-networkingTue, 19 Jul 2011 22:00:00 GMTAttracting Clients Through Social Networking In our last episode we talked about networking, as neither an art or a science, it’s an experience …and it’s something that you absolutely must do if you want to rapidly expand your circles of influence and put yourself on an upward spiral of exposure to audiences that want to know you and want to buy from you. This week we talk about how technology has added a new way to network, through our social media profiles and sites. How do you network online and what is the etiquette for social networking. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Social Networking,MarketingIn our last episode we talked about networking, as neither an art or a science, it’s an experience …and it’s something that you absolutely must do if you wanthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/07/12/what-is-the-best-way-to-attract-clientsEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/07/12/what-is-the-best-way-to-attract-clients/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/07/12/what-is-the-best-way-to-attract-clientsTue, 12 Jul 2011 22:00:00 GMTWhat is the Best Way to Attract Clients? Networking isn’t an art or a science, it’s an experience …and it’s something that you absolutely must do if you want to rapidly expand your circles of influence and put yourself on an upward spiral of exposure to audiences that want to know you and want to buy from you. Technology has added to the way we network, but we will first discuss the old fashion in person kind. 00:31:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,How To,Business NetworkingNetworking isn’t an art or a science, it’s an experience …and it’s something that you absolutely must do if you want to rapidly expand your circles of influenchttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/07/05/strengthen-yourselfEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/07/05/strengthen-yourself/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/07/05/strengthen-yourselfTue, 05 Jul 2011 22:00:00 GMTStrengthen Yourself Starting a business requires knowing ourselves, and what moves us forward or holds us back.    Being aware of what limits our effectiveness and our ability to produce results is a key factor of success.    The strength of our success is inherent in both what we believe and what we do.  We will explore ways to dramatically impact the mental strength you need accomplish your goals.   Visit Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association now and Sign Up For Access to 10 Free Videos that will help you jumpstart your business!! 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Self Employment,Start A BusinessStarting a business requires knowing ourselves, and what moves us forward or holds us back.    Being aware of what limits our effectiveness and our ability thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/06/21/is-working-at-home-too-lonelyEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/06/21/is-working-at-home-too-lonely/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/06/21/is-working-at-home-too-lonelyTue, 21 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMTIs Working At Home Too Lonely? This is the first of an ongoing series from Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association dealing with the isolation a lot of solopreneurs experience working from home.   This episode deals with tuning up your environment as on of the first strategies to cure the loneliness of self employment.   Many people have decided, for one reason or another, to work for themselves. Still, some others work for someone else from their homes. Even if you love what you do, it can feel isolating and lonely. Building a business means turning the right combination of keys – what is the combination that can help you find your perfect personal satisfaction!   00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Self Employment,SolopreneursThis is the first of an ongoing series from Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association dealing with the isolation a lot of solopreneurs experience working from homehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/06/14/success-in-businessEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/06/14/success-in-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/06/14/success-in-businessTue, 14 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMTSuccess in Business How would you describe your life?  Are you achieving what you desire? Are you acomplishing the things that are important to you?  Do you consider yourself a success?  How do your prospects look for the future? Being aware of how you plan your day and work your plan says volumes about how successful you will be in business. 00:31:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Planning,Business SuccessHow would you describe your life?  Are you achieving what you desire? Are you acomplishing the things that are important to you?  Do you consider yourself a suhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/06/07/smart-partnering-1Entrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/06/07/smart-partnering-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/06/07/smart-partnering-1Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMTSmart Partnering To stand out from your competition in a crowded advertising marketplace, adopt this nimble approach to "outmarket" bigger competitors. Cross-promotion with partners has the potential for a big marketing payoff because partners can successfully expand through each other's customer base. 00:24:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Start A Business,MarketingTo stand out from your competition in a crowded advertising marketplace, adopt this nimble approach to "outmarket" bigger competitors. Cross-promotion with parhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/05/31/keys-to-effective-networking-1Entrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/05/31/keys-to-effective-networking-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/05/31/keys-to-effective-networking-1Tue, 31 May 2011 22:00:00 GMTKeys to Effective Networking Being perceived as a professional and delivering a positive message takes practice.  Remember how you show up in business is a reflection on how you will show up to the referrals you are given. 00:31:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Start A Business,Business NetworkingBeing perceived as a professional and delivering a positive message takes practice.  Remember how you show up in business is a reflection on how you will showhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/05/24/whats-high-priority-high-payoff-for-your-businessEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/05/24/whats-high-priority-high-payoff-for-your-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/05/24/whats-high-priority-high-payoff-for-your-businessTue, 24 May 2011 22:00:00 GMTWhat’s High Priority, High Payoff for Your Business? How many of you find your day filled with activity? You may even feel overwhelmed a lot of the time. But being busy by itself doesn't really amount to much.  You can be busy being busy, but not be making much--or any--progress.  Learn how to manage the high pay off activities without feeling overwhelmed. 00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Start A Business,Time ManagementHow many of you find your day filled with activity? You may even feel overwhelmed a lot of the time. But being busy by itself doesn't really amount to much.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/05/17/how-do-you-price-your-products-svs-establish-value-1Entrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/05/17/how-do-you-price-your-products-svs-establish-value-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/05/17/how-do-you-price-your-products-svs-establish-value-1Tue, 17 May 2011 22:00:00 GMTHow Do You Price Your Products & Svs & Establish Value? An essential Keys to Business Success is establishing value for what you offer. Making the transition from employee to self-employed professional is filled with all kinds of emotions especially when it comes to the money.  By getting over those fears, you will be able to get more clients, charge what you're worth, grow your business, and make more money. 00:29:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Small Business,Start A Business,PricingAn essential Keys to Business Success is establishing value for what you offer. Making the transition from employee to self-employed professional is filled wihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/03/04/is-your-website-mobile-friendlyBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/03/04/is-your-website-mobile-friendly/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2011/03/04/is-your-website-mobile-friendlyFri, 04 Mar 2011 23:30:00 GMTIs Your Website Mobile Friendly?More and more your website is being accessed via a mobile device. Is your website mobile friendly? In this episode of Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association we'll discuss how to make your website mobile friendly. Local business owner Larny Mack will share how to prepare your site for mobile access!00:30:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Larny Mack,Mobile Websites,TechnologyMore and more your website is being accessed via a mobile device. Is your website mobile friendly? In this episode of Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association we'lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/11/18/ruff-haus-design-and-san-diego-uptown-newsEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/11/18/ruff-haus-design-and-san-diego-uptown-news/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/11/18/ruff-haus-design-and-san-diego-uptown-newsThu, 18 Nov 2010 22:00:00 GMTRuff Haus Design and San Diego Uptown NewsRuff Haus Design founder and pack leader, Jonni Bailey, has two decades of graphic design, promotions and marketing experience. Jonni honed her marketing instincts while earning a degree in Graphic Design at SDSU and by serving companies of every size and breed all around town. ********** In 1997 she bagan successfully guiding San Diego Businesses in developing and maintaining their brands. Over the years, Ruff Haus Design has grown while faithfully serving a variety of organizations with identity and marketing campaigns, collateral materials, websites and promotional programs. ********** Mike Rosensteel is Sales and Marketing Director for San Diego Uptown News. In a climate where national and local city papers are on the decline, free community publications continue to thrive. And San Diego Uptown News delivers news to eleven communities that you can’t find anyplace else. With 22,500 copies – half of them delivered – San Diego Uptown News reaches over 30,000 readers every issue. Mike ALWAYS looks for ways to maximize his clients advertising investment.01:03:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Ruff Haus Design,San Diego Uptown News,Small BusinessRuff Haus Design founder and pack leader, Jonni Bailey, has two decades of graphic design, promotions and marketing experience. Jonni honed her marketing instinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/09/16/interview-with-graphic-designer-mike-mance-and-print-shop-owner-todd-cazinEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/09/16/interview-with-graphic-designer-mike-mance-and-print-shop-owner-todd-cazin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/09/16/interview-with-graphic-designer-mike-mance-and-print-shop-owner-todd-cazinThu, 16 Sep 2010 21:00:00 GMTInterview with Graphic Designer Mike Mance and Print Shop Owner Todd CazinInterview with Mind Master Entrepreneur Association members Graphic Designer Mike Mance and Print Shop Owner Todd Cazin.01:00:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Mike Mance,Todd Cazin,Small BusinessInterview with Mind Master Entrepreneur Association members Graphic Designer Mike Mance and Print Shop Owner Todd Cazin.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/08/19/interview-with-pro-darity-wesley-of-privacy-solutiEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/08/19/interview-with-pro-darity-wesley-of-privacy-soluti/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/08/19/interview-with-pro-darity-wesley-of-privacy-solutiThu, 19 Aug 2010 21:00:00 GMTWalking The Social Media TightropeIs your website at risk? ********** Privacy Solutions, Inc is a company specializing in privacy and information security. It offers a wide variety of services tailored to a company’s particular needs and concerns. ********** Privacy Solutions creates or reviews privacy policies, evaluates privacy and information security vulnerabilities, creates privacy and data security strategies and designs a blueprint for implementation…all customized to fit any particular business model. Privacy Solutions’ team of Privacy Gurus® know that information, wisely used, can be a wealth of useful facts, figures and market knowledge. Inappropriately used or accessed, it can be a source of fines, embarrassment and liability. From employee training to legal compliance, online and offline, companies and professionals trust the Privacy Gurus® to protect their interests. 01:01:00MMEAnoBarbara Eldridge,Debra Simpson,Darity Wesley,Online Privacy,Small BusinessIs your website at risk? ********** Privacy Solutions, Inc is a company specializing in privacy and information security. It offers a wide variety of services thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/07/15/kathy-cazin-and-linda-harrisBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/07/15/kathy-cazin-and-linda-harris/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/07/15/kathy-cazin-and-linda-harrisThu, 15 Jul 2010 21:00:00 GMTKathy Cazin and Linda HarrisKathy Cazin of Accountkeepers of San Diego helps clients set up an accounting system that is custom tailored to their needs. ***** Kathy and her staff help make it work for clients because they are QuickBooks experts who specialize in setting up home and business financial records for keeping track of where the money is being spent. *****Their instructions are explained at a level that's easily understood by everyone, beginners to advanced. Soon a "word person" can feel as comfortable and organized as someone who's always been a "numbers person". http://www.accountkeeperssd.com/ *************** Linda Harris, Harris Insurance & Financial Services CA Insurance License 0568441 ***** Experience and concern for clients’ well being is the best that anyone can ask for in a financial advisor. Linda has 30 years in the business and prides herself in being there for her clients as long as they need her. She works with small business owners to help create employee benefit packages and insure the stability of the company with “key man” programs.01:00:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Barbara Eldridge,Linda Harris,Kathy Cazin,Financial ServicesKathy Cazin of Accountkeepers of San Diego helps clients set up an accounting system that is custom tailored to their needs. ***** Kathy and her staff help makehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/06/17/street-smart-entrepreneurs-share-ideasEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/06/17/street-smart-entrepreneurs-share-ideas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/06/17/street-smart-entrepreneurs-share-ideasThu, 17 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMTStreet Smart Entrepreneurs Share IdeasLarny Mack, http://larnymack.com and Jeff Underwood, http://missionmediausa.com will be our guests. They'll be sharing some of the trials and tribulations they've experienced as they've grown their businesses. ********** They'll also share some of the lessons they've learned along the way.01:00:00MMEAnoBarbara Eldridge,Debra Simpson,Larny Mack,Jeff Underwood,Small BusinessLarny Mack, http://larnymack.com and Jeff Underwood, http://missionmediausa.com will be our guests. They'll be sharing some of the trials and tribulations they'http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/03/24/interview-with-tina-marinoEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/03/24/interview-with-tina-marino/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/03/24/interview-with-tina-marinoWed, 24 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMTInterview with Tina MarinoTina Marino, HEIM Group is our guest. During the 1980s Tina was successful in selling businesses as a licensed business opportunities agent. She speaks to many groups, brokerage firms, attorneys, and other business owners regarding business tax and accounting issues; in addition, Tina has taught business accounting and tax classes at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).********** Her experience in working with a diverse spectrum of business classifications allows Tina to bring a wealth of knowledge to THE HEIM GROUP, INC. In addition, Tina is the founder and Executive Director of a 501c3 non-profit charity, The Encouragement Center.01:00:00MMEAnoTina Marino,Barbara Eldridge,Debra Simpson,Small Business,Business GrowthTina Marino, HEIM Group is our guest. During the 1980s Tina was successful in selling businesses as a licensed business opportunities agent. She speaks to manyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/02/18/interview-with-mmea-pro-cj-westrick-hr-jungleEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/02/18/interview-with-mmea-pro-cj-westrick-hr-jungle/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/02/18/interview-with-mmea-pro-cj-westrick-hr-jungleThu, 18 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMTInterview with MMEA Pro, CJ Westrick, HR JungleC.J. Westrick, SPHR, has been involved in human resources management since 1990 and started her human resources consulting company, HR Jungle, in 2006. She specializes in working with California companies that don’t need a full-time HR person but want the knowledge and level of experience she can provide. Her experience is hands-on, so any suggestions or opinions she provides are based on practical experience. C.J. has built HR departments from nothing and improved a variety of HR processes in other companies. ********** Having worked inside both mid-size (1,750 employees) and small companies (25+ employees), C.J. has experience in all aspects of human resources. Her preference, though, is working with smaller companies because she enjoys a more in-depth understanding of the company as a whole, not just the HR component. This typically allows her to make better recommendations because every company has its own unique culture and she feels HR is more effective when it’s fully integrated with the company’s operations. ********** Over her career, C.J. has worked with a number of industries, including pharmaceutical, medical device, hospitality, trades, financial, personal services, advertising, and high-tech. Most of C.J.’s in-house experience included working with companies with a nationwide sales force. This national experience frequently exposed her to a wider array of HR issues than is commonly found in regional small companies and resulted in significantly enhancing her HR knowledge and offering her unique experiences. She obtained her SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) national certification in 2002 and has continually been recertified by obtaining 60 continuing education credits every three years.01:00:00MMEAnoHuman Resources,Small Business,Business Management,Employee Relations,EntrepreneurshipC.J. Westrick, SPHR, has been involved in human resources management since 1990 and started her human resources consulting company, HR Jungle, in 2006. She spechttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/01/21/interview-with-mind-masters-entrepreneur-association-co-director-debra-simpsonBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/01/21/interview-with-mind-masters-entrepreneur-association-co-director-debra-simpson/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2010/01/21/interview-with-mind-masters-entrepreneur-association-co-director-debra-simpsonThu, 21 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMTInterview with Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association Co-Director, Debra SimpsonDebra Simpson, Syndicating Your Content, shares tips and strategies for leveraging your business online. From list building, to blogging, to podcasting, to social networking, Debra does it all. This is your time to ask her for advice on bringing more traffic to your website, or as she would prefer, your blog. It's your time to ask her about sharing your message globally. It's your time to ask those questions....01:00:00MMEAnoDebra Simpson,Content Syndication,Social Media,Internet Marketing,Search Engine OptimizationDebra Simpson, Syndicating Your Content, shares tips and strategies for leveraging your business online. From list building, to blogging, to podcasting, to socihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/12/10/five-stage-business-building-processBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/12/10/five-stage-business-building-process/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/12/10/five-stage-business-building-processThu, 10 Dec 2009 22:00:00 GMTFive Stage Business Building ProcessHow can annual planning grow a business? If you want to get a jump start and go into 2010 with clarity, focus and confidence, then you need to plan. Planning requires a strategy, focus on high priority, high payoff areas of the business, management of your cash flow and personal & professional growth. ********** Every business needs a plan, unfortunately there are myths that associate planning with startups. Because of that myth, inertia, putting out fires, and related reasons, a lot of businesses miss out on the opportunity to manage themselves a bit better. Don’t miss out, Barbara will to talk about how the right kind of planning using the 5 Stage Business Building Process creates expansive growth for any small business. 01:00:00MMEAnosmall business,strategic planning,business planning,business growth,solopreneursHow can annual planning grow a business? If you want to get a jump start and go into 2010 with clarity, focus and confidence, then you need to plan. Planninghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/11/12/michelle-bergquist-building-a-million-dollar-databBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/11/12/michelle-bergquist-building-a-million-dollar-datab/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/11/12/michelle-bergquist-building-a-million-dollar-databThu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMTMichelle Bergquist, Building A Million Dollar DatabaseWe'll be interviewing Michelle Bergquist about how to build a million dollar database. This is one show you don't want to miss. Michelle is a wealth of information when it comes to gathering information about your clients, allowing you to REALLY help them and keep your business ever present on their minds.01:00:00MMEAnoMarketing,Contact Management,Database,Sales,BusinessWe'll be interviewing Michelle Bergquist about how to build a million dollar database. This is one show you don't want to miss. Michelle is a wealth of informathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/09/24/interview-with-steven-leiboldBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/09/24/interview-with-steven-leibold/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/09/24/interview-with-steven-leiboldThu, 24 Sep 2009 21:00:00 GMTInterview with Steven LeiboldFor over a decade, Steven Leibold has dedicated his career to the tax and accounting field. Steven takes pride in advising, representing and preparing returns throughout the year for individuals and business owners. His expertise in business tax and accounting make him a valued resource and trusted advisor for his clients. ************************* Advising business owners on a variety of key planning decisions, such as selecting an appropriate business entity type, choosing the right business retirement plan, as well as providing day-to-day consulting to help them stay on track with their business goals, Steven is the go-to answer man. He believes that proper planning leads to a successful business...which in the end results in a successful retirement.01:00:00MMEAnoBusiness Tax,Accounting,Small Business,Business Planning,FinanceFor over a decade, Steven Leibold has dedicated his career to the tax and accounting field. Steven takes pride in advising, representing and preparing returns thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/08/26/interview-with-karen-dietz-phdBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/08/26/interview-with-karen-dietz-phd/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/08/26/interview-with-karen-dietz-phdWed, 26 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMTTell Your Story – Get Results: The Power of Stories for Marketing For the past 17 years, Karen Dietz has applied her rich cross training as a folklorist, trainer, storyteller and organizational consultant to help people and organizations improve their leadership, products, and services. The particular process she employs is derived from her expertise in the rigorous and diverse fields of folklore, creativity, strategy, and interpersonal communications. Her goals for clients is to crystallize their identity through compelling stories, be more effective in both internal and external communication, produce bottom-line measurable results, and increase their profits.01:00:00MMEAnoStorytelling,Marketing,Small Business,Organizational Consulting,Communication ToolsFor the past 17 years, Karen Dietz has applied her rich cross training as a folklorist, trainer, storyteller and organizational consultant to help people and orhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/07/29/selling-for-people-who-dont-like-sellingBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/07/29/selling-for-people-who-dont-like-selling/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/07/29/selling-for-people-who-dont-like-sellingWed, 29 Jul 2009 20:00:00 GMTSelling For People Who Don't Like SellingVicki Garcia, Marketing Impressions, is our special guest and will be sharing the secrets to selling for those who don't like selling.01:00:00MMEAnoSelling,Business,Sales Strategy,Business Strategy,Business SuccessVicki Garcia, Marketing Impressions, is our special guest and will be sharing the secrets to selling for those who don't like selling.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/07/18/Review-of-Score-BreakfastBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/07/18/Review-of-Score-Breakfast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/07/18/Review-of-Score-BreakfastSat, 18 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMTReview of Score BreakfastDebra Simpson shares with Barbara Eldridge the highlights of the Score Womens Breakfast.00:15:00MMEAnoScore,Women,Business,Facebook,TwitterDebra Simpson shares with Barbara Eldridge the highlights of the Score Womens Breakfast.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/06/24/Transform-Your-VisibilityBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/06/24/Transform-Your-Visibility/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/mmea/2009/06/24/Transform-Your-VisibilityWed, 24 Jun 2009 20:00:00 GMTTransform Your VisibilityAre you getting noticed in your market? How are you communicating your expertise? Is there something that you do better than anyone else? It takes a strategy to manage, elicit and stimulate precise meaningful perceptions in your audience both offline and online.01:00:00MMEAnoBusiness Strategy,Online Visibility,Relationship Marketing,Communication,MarketingAre you getting noticed in your market? How are you communicating your expertise? Is there something that you do better than anyone else? It takes a strategy