Okay Now What - From Learning to Earning
An interview-style podcast focused on helping SMEs and other professionals make the leap to entrepreneurship through sharing the stories and insights of people from many different backgrounds and areas of expertise who have successfully made the transition. Hosted by David Zahn, The Coach/Consultant's Business Mentor, author (How to Succeed as an Independent Consultant, 4th Ed. and The Quintessential Guide to Using Consultants), adjunct professor, corporate executive, entrepreneur, coach and consultant, this informative show is the one to choose if business ownership is in your future.
Episodes
On of the biggest challenges for anyone seeking to leave their current position is to know how to best present themselves to a recruiter so their candidacy is viewed positively, and they can proceed to an interview.
In this podcast, Matt Barnes of Ascendo Resources (mbarnes@ascendo.com) shares the secrets of how to be viewed as a viable candidate and "spills the beans" on the use of technology (AI, ChatGPT, ATS systems, etc.).
In this podcast episode David Zahn speaks with Caitlin Johnson of Bold-Bird Consulting about integrating "gamification" into your career search activities (or even your daily job tasks if you are not focused on changing jobs).
Caitlin shares insights on game player personas, how to think like a game designer and integrates the concept of Ikigai and Gallup Strengthfinders into how to best think about and approach your tran...
David Zahn, of Okay Now What shares perspectives on how to differentiate yourself from others through your interviewing experience. Included in this podcast are ways to answer the most common interview questions so you are not caught off-guard when they are asked.
This podcast episode explores the best ways for a Teacher to present their experience and skills through creating a resume that stands out in front of the hiring manager. Angela Ashurst-McGee, CEO of Upword Resume Professional Resume Writing Services | Upword Resume shares her insights on how to best capture all that a Teacher does and document it on a resume.
David interviews Ganesh Lokhande of VCAN Digital to share ideas about online learning, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and how that environment differs from traditional classroom training skills. Ganesh can be reached at www.vcantraining.com to discuss online learning and how to best convert classroom training content into online learning.
Jeremy Broshears, Tasting Room Manager, Damiani Wine Cellars shares his insights and experience in differentiating the customer experience at his winery and how he distinguishes it in a crowded marketplace.
For more information on Damiani Wine Cellars or to contact Jeremy Broshears directly, click on www.damianiwinecellars.com.
In this podcast episode, Marie Roberts of "Push for Change" (www.pushforchange.ca) explains how she approached the operational challenges of planning a walk across Canada in support of youth homelessness that lasted 17 months. The task of making literally hundreds of decisions, plans, contingencies, etc. would be an enormous undertaking for anyone. Marie captures the driving force of this initiative in a phrase she uses: ...
If you are a business owner currently, or even thinking about starting a business you likely have felt that there is never enough time to do everything that needs to get done and/or you do not feel fully competent in every requirement of running a business successfully. This episode addresses how to strategically use virtual assistants (VAs) to accomplish more than you could possibly do alone. Patti Ciccone, of Infinite Business So...
Every business professional will have to confront decisions regarding whether to stay where they are or to venture into something new. Often that decision is made without the benefit of having all of the answers to questions before having to choose whether to pursue an opportunity or not. In this episode, Randy Pianin shares the importance of remaining true to his core ethics and recounts how to approach making life decisions based...
This podcast is focused on the skills and preparation needed to harness the power of the media in supporting a small business or entrepreneur competing against other market competitors. Robinn Lange, the Expert Expert, shares his insights, tips, techniques and experiences in helping small business owners gain traction in a crowded marketplace. Robinn's website can be found at: www.theexpertexpert.com where you can download lots...
Perhaps you have not considered how your skills might be leveraged and your contribution maximized in a non-profit organization. This podcast features, Bruce Skyer, a former CEO of numerous non-profits, mission-drive organizations. Bruce was on a career track that many would have craved; Fortune 500 company, Finance and Treasury background, increasing responsibilities and promotions, etc. In this podcast, Bruce explains how he has ...
In this podcast, Suzanne Doyle Ingram, CEO of Prominence Publishing, Inc. sheds light on the process she uses to help business people (non-writers) successfully write their books and then build supplemental income by leveraging their published work(s).
To contact Suzanne Doyle Ingram, you can find on her on all of the social media platforms by searching for her name or reach out to her at the following places:
1) Website: https://p...
This podcast interview focuses on the initial hurdles many entrepreneurs confront and how to determine whether it is best to stay the course or to modify the initial business idea. Mitch Russo, Business Coach, Author, Venture Capitalist, and CEO shares his insights from his personal experience and having worked with many businesses to help launch them successfully.
To connect Mitch directly, you can go to the following links:
emai...
The elephant in the room for many entrepreneurs and business owners is getting past the procrastination and doing what needs to be done. In this podcast episode, Benjor Rosette, of Benjor Goals (www.benjorgoals.com and contact@benjorgoals.com) discusses how he works with his clients to overcome procrastination and live a more productive and happier life. Benjor explores not only the importance of goal-setting and making forward pro...
This podcast episode addresses one of the most critical questions anyone looking to transition from being an employee to a business owner must confront - how to use, find or acquire start-up funds. David C Barnett shares his insights and experiences built upon years of working with clients buying and selling businesses. His candid and practical advice delivered in an easy to understand and follow way is sure to help clarify just ho...
In this podcast episode we explore the self-imposed hurdles that often get in the way of our achieving our full potential. Our guest, Sandy Stricker, of Emerging Confidence, shares her personal journey of how she was able to evolve from someone who almost talked herself OUT of a promotion because she did not feel worthy of it to someone who now counsels others on how to find the inner resolve to recognize their true value and worth...
This podcast addresses the issue that has become pervasive in education - burnout. But rather than wallow in that feeling and the deleterious impact of that on us socially, mentally, emotionally, and physically, our guest, Jim Asplund, Chief Scientist for Strengths-Based Development, at Gallup, Inc. provides clarity and insight into an assessment tool called, "CliftonStrengths." Unlike many assessments that focus on weaknesses or g...
In this podcast, Evelyn Shaw Corley, Founder of Thrive International Academy, shares her journey from classroom Teacher to Entrepreneur. Evelyn provides insight into the "what it takes" to harness the skills she has as a Teacher and apply them to launching her business and succeeding in providing educational access and opportunities for students across the entire spectrum of needs (tutoring, home-schooling, group learning, mindfuln...
In this podcast episode, Kasey Alton, the CEO and "Chief Sparkle" of Spark Business Consulting (https://sparkbusinessconsulting.com/) shares her insights on the essentials of accounting for new business owners/entrepreneurs. She shares some of the experiences with her clients and her own background in developing an understanding of the core fundamentals of accounting. Some of her tips are sure to be eye-opening (including how Kasey...
In this podcast episode, David speaks to Asfa Malik, a recognized thought leader in learning and development. Asfa shares her own journey into running training organizations and provides hints for Teachers seeking to enter the corporate world of learning/training. Among the tips shared by Asfa are the key differentiators she looks for in selecting applicants for positions in HR and Training.
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