The Secret to Becoming a Sales Rockstar

On October 22, 2012, in Business Success, Featured, Guests, Sales Strategies, by Robyn Johnson

The term salesmanship is defined as the ability or effectiveness in selling or in presenting persuasively. Based on that definition, do we all have the ability to become a successful sales person? Or even a sales rockstar? “Salesmanship is not a personality trait, but a set of skills,” this is according to Spider Lockhart, author of “The Second Secret for Sales” and the man behind The Path Sales Discipline. Spider shared with us his sales experiences, how he is helping other sales people to be successful, and what the second secret for selling truly is.

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Finding The Secret To Sales

On October 18, 2012, in Business Success, Featured, Guests, Sales Strategies, Upcoming Guests, by Robyn Johnson

Have you ever felt that salesmanship is something that you lack, and that sales isn’t for you? If so, Spider Lockhart might be able to change your mind. Spider Lockhart, author of “The Second Secret for Sales” and one of the driving forces behind The Path Sales Discipline, will be joining us this Sunday at 4PM on 55krc.com, to share some of the critical elements of selling that every sales person should know from his new book “The Second Secret for Sales”, and why salesmanship is not a personality trait but a set of skills that can be formed.

Moving Manufacturers Forward With Technology

On October 15, 2012, in Business Success, Featured, Guests, Podcast, Previous Show Recordings, by Robyn Johnson

In their quest to be more efficient, manufacturers are turning to mobility to improve their speed and accuracy. For mobility to deliver the speed and accuracy that is critical for manufacturing success, manufacturers must first understand how to make mobility intelligent and real, this according to Cindy Jutras, a widely recognized expert in analyzing the impact of enterprise applications on business performance. Cindy shared with us how manufacturers are using mobility and mobile devices to their advantage today, and how mobility is changing manufacturing.

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Manufacturers: Refuting The Bad Rap with Innovation

On October 11, 2012, in Business Success, Featured, Guests, Upcoming Guests, by Robyn Johnson

Most manufacturers have the same two issues in common, they are all looking to gain a competitive advantage and to dismiss the rumors that they are dirty, uncreative, and unimaginative. This Sunday, October 14th, on Expert Access Radio, at 4PM EST, on 55krc.com, Cindy Jutras, a widely recognized expert in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and how enterprise applications impact business performance, is here to help dismiss the rumors about manufacturers. Cindy will be joining us to discuss her research on ERP and how it affects a manufacturers business performance, and what manufacturers should be looking to, to move forward in the future.

Avoiding The Debt Trap of Higher Education

On October 8, 2012, in Featured, Personal Success, Podcast, Previous Show Recordings, Uncategorized, by Robyn Johnson

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, post-secondary enrollment is up to 21 million, as of 2010, and continues to grow. For those 21 million enrolling, comes the debt of college tuition. According to Tawan Perry, author of “College Sense: What College and High School Advisors Don’t Tell You about College”, college students don’t have to be drowning in debt to receive an education. Tawan shared his tips to for a successful post-secondary experience, and how to deal with the cost of higher education.

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Building Growth in the Manufacturing Sector

On October 1, 2012, in Business Success, Featured, Podcast, Previous Show Recordings, by Robyn Johnson

Daily we are left with an idea that the manufacturing industry, in the U.S. and across the globe, is filled with disparity, but that idea is far from the truth. The manufacturing industry is in the midst of a renaissance. Among those aiding in the stabilization, and ultimately, growth of the manufacturing sector is the software industry. Director of Manufacturing Industries at Microsoft, Gil Garcia, shared his expertise in manufacturing and software to deliver results to complex manufacturers.

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Is the Software Industry Aiding the Manufacturing Renaissance?

On September 28, 2012, in Business Success, Featured, Guests, Show Topic, Upcoming Guests, by Robyn Johnson

The manufacturing industry is in the midst of a rebirth in the U.S., partially in part by the implementation of software to simplify the daily operations of complex manufacturers.  Of those at the top of the software charge is Microsoft.  This Sunday at 4PM, on Expert Access Radio, Director of Manufacturing Industries at Microsoft, Gil Garcia, will be joining us to discuss the state of the manufacturing industry, how software partnerships such as the one between Cincom Systems and Microsoft are delivering results for complex manufacturers across the U.S.

Using Generational Study To Market and Advertise

Five living generations exist today, so doesn’t it make sense to market and advertise to them? According to Chuck Underwood, author of “The Generational Perspective: Understanding Generational Differences in the Workplace, Marketplace, and Living Room”, it does. Chuck discussed what characteristics, values, and ideas each generation possess, and how we can market and advertise to those generations using those same characteristics, values, and ideas.

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The Art and Science of Generational Study

On September 20, 2012, in Business Success, Featured, Guests, Upcoming Guests, by Robyn Johnson

In the 1980’s, the field of generational study didn’t exist. Today with the help of Chuck Underwood, one of the five people who created the field and author of “The Generational Perspective: Understanding Generational Differences in the Workplace, Marketplace, and Living Room”, we can understand where generation gaps exist and how to deal with them. Chuck will be joining us on Sunday at 4PM for Expert Access Radio, on 55krc.com, to discuss his research on generation study, what characteristic each generation possess, and what we can do to bridge the gaps that we deal with on a daily basis.

No Such Thing As Failing At Life

On September 13, 2012, in Business Success, Featured, Guests, Personal Success, Show Topic, Upcoming Guests, by Robyn Johnson

“No one can fail at life, we just don’t always get the results we we’re hoping for.” Says, Ben Newman, author of “Own YOUR Success”. Ben is joining us on Expert Access Radio, this Sunday at 4PM on 55krc.com, to share his exercises to transform challenges into maximum performance. Ben has real-world advice and strategies to help individuals achieve greater success.

For The Love and Success Of Manufacturing

On August 30, 2012, in Business Success, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Featured, Guests, Upcoming Guests, by Robyn Johnson

For most high school graduates, going to college is the path of choice, but for Mitch Free that was not the case. Mitch Free is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of MFG.com. Mitch will be joining us this Sunday, on Expert Access Radio at 4PM on 55krc.com, to share how his passion for machining, technology and business led him to become an entrepreneur in the manufacturing industry and his view of the economy, trends and opportunities in manufacturing.

Business Rich in Tradition, Quality, Enjoyment, and Beer

Over the past 5 years the craft beer market has grown over 10%. Of those sharing in the tradition of craft beer brewing is Mike and Kathleen Dewey, founders of the Mt. Carmel Brewing Company. Mike and Kathleen, discuss craft beers, Mike’s home brewing hobby, and how that hobby and passion for beer has lead them to success.

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Business Success Inspired By A Passion For Good Beer

On August 23, 2012, in Business Success, Featured, Guests, Upcoming Guests, by Robyn Johnson

Kathleen and Mike Dewey, founders of the Mt. Carmel Brewing Company will be joining us this Sunday on 55krc.com for Expert Access Radio, to talk craft beers, home brewing, and how their passion for both has built a successful business.

Success Factors for Managing Growth In Your Business

On August 20, 2012, in Business Success, Featured, Guests, Podcast, Previous Show Recordings, by Robyn Johnson

“The goal is to have a small business soul in a large company body,” say Ed Hess, author of “The Physics of Business Growth – Mindsets, Systems, and Processes”. Ed shares the challenges of managing growth in a private company and what strategies growing businesses are using to endure change.

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Does Your Organization Have What It Takes To Endure Change and Grow To New Heights?

On August 16, 2012, in Business Success, Featured, Guests, Upcoming Guests, by Robyn Johnson

Ed Hess, author of “The Physics of Business Growth – Mindsets, Systems, and Processes”, will be joining us this Sunday at 4PM for Expert Access Radio, on 55krc.com. Ed is going to share his research with focuses on managing growth, growth strategies, and how both can build enduring organizations.

Have You Found Happiness?

On August 2, 2012, in Featured, Personal Success, Upcoming Guests, by Robyn Johnson

Todd Patkin, author of “Finding Happiness: One Man’s Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and—Finally—Let the Sunshine In” is joining us this Sunday at 4PM on 55KRC.com to discuss his journey to happiness, and what steps you can take to build a happy life.

Is It Time To Overhaul Your Customer Service Strategy?

On July 26, 2012, in Business Success, Featured, Show Topic, Upcoming Guests, by Robyn Johnson

We have all experienced excellence customer service at some point on our lives, but it the bad that sticks with us. Ron Kaufman, author of “Uplifting Service: The Proven Path to Delighting Your Customers, Colleagues, and Everyone Else You Meet”, will be joining us this Sunday on Expert Access Radio, at 4PM on 55KRC – THE Talk Station, to discuss his take on customer service and how he has helped transform service cultures for over 25 years.

Debunking The Manufacturing Myth

On July 23, 2012, in Business Success, Featured, Podcast, Previous Show Recordings, by Robyn Johnson

There is a falsehood among the general public, that manufacturing is dirty, low paying, and sending their workloads abroad, but is that really the case? Brian J. Papke, President of the Mazak Corporation sat down with us in studio to set the record straight. Mr. Papke shares his insights on finding skilled labor, the re-shoring effort and how Mazak has grown 80 times its original size.

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Is Manufacturing The Stepping Stone To A Better Economy?

On July 19, 2012, in Business Success, Featured, Show Topic, Upcoming Guests, by Robyn Johnson

Every day we are bombarded with news of the dwindling economy and poor state of manufacturing, but is this view of manufacturing skewed? Brian J. Papke, President of the Mazak Corporation joins us this Sunday (July 22, 2012), at 4 PM EDST, on Expert Access Radio to discusses his view of manufacturing and what is needed to restore the outlook of manufacturers today.

Can You Overcome Economic Hardship to Regain The Promise of The American Dream?

On July 12, 2012, in Featured, Guests, Personal Success, Upcoming Guests, by Robyn Johnson

The American Dream is based on the ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity traditionally held to be available to all American’s, but, when those ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity are lost, can you recover them again? Peter Weddle, author of “A Multitude of Hope: A Novel About Rediscovering the American Dream”, joins us this Sunday on Expert Access Radio at 4PM on 55KRC – THE Talk Station, to discuss the American Dream, and how the three laid-off professionals in his novel lost their American Dream to be faced with the choice of a common but diminished future or change and get back the hopefulness they lost.

Elise Ballard, author of “Epiphany: True Stories of Sudden Insight to Inspire, Encourage, and Transform” to be featured on Expert Access Radio

On April 27, 2012, in Featured, Upcoming Guests, by Robyn Johnson

Elise Ballard, actress, independent film-maker, producer, and author of the book “Epiphany: True Stories of Sudden Insight to Inspire, Encourage, and Transform” will be featured on Expert Access Radio. We’ll be discussing what exactly an epiphany is and answering the questions “do we all have them?” and “What do we do when we have an [...]

Jim Beach, author of “School for Startups”, to be featured on Expert Access Radio

On April 13, 2012, in Featured, Guests, Upcoming Guests, by Robyn Johnson

Join us this Sunday at 4PM EST on 55KRC.com – The Talk Station – for our interview with Jim Beach, author of “School for Startups”.  Jim will discuss the importance of entrepreneurship, how the average person understand entrepreneurship, and if entrepreneurship is a teachable concept.

Michael Linenberger, author of “The One Minute To-Do List” show us how to de-clutter our email and to-do list on Expert Access Radio

On April 9, 2012, in Featured, Guests, Podcast, by Robyn Johnson

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Guy Kawasaki on “What the Plus! Google+ for the Rest of Us”

On March 28, 2012, in Featured, Podcast, by Steve Kayser

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John Mauldin, Best-Selling Author of “Endgame: The End of the Debt Supercycle and How It Changes Everything,” on Expert Access Radio

On March 8, 2012, in Featured, Financial Strategies, Podcast, by Steve Kayser

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Laura Ries Talks Branding, Social Media, and PR vs. Advertising, on “Expert Access Radio”

On March 7, 2012, in Featured, Podcast, Previous Show Recordings, by Steve Kayser

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