Hacks & Hobbies

In this episode, I explored the world of podcast websites. Why do you need one when there are popular platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts? Discover how having your website can forge a direct connection with your audience, boost your podcast's visibility through SEO, and provide control over your narrative. Learn the keys to outstanding website design, effective navigation, and clear calls to action. Your podcast website is more than just a homepage; it's your brand's heart. Tune in to make yours truly outstanding! Design Reflects Essence: Your podcast website's design should reflect the essence of your podcast, whether it's sleek and modern, quirky and colorful, or elegant and minimalist. Navigation should be straightforward to guide visitors effectively. Engage with Clear Calls to Action: A cluttered or confusing website can turn potential listeners away. Include clear calls to action, like a prominent "Listen Now" button, to engage visitors and invite them to start l

In this episode, we're joined by Kerry, a seasoned executive consultant from Potential to Reality Consulting. We explore the power of embracing change and driving business transformation. Kerry shares his journey, from childhood experiences to his career in technology and consulting, all while navigating the ever-changing landscape of innovation. Discover valuable insights on adapting to change and leading teams towards a brighter future. Tune in now! Where to reach our Guest website is https://makingitreality.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrylbass/ Hacks to take away: Leadership Engagement: The leader is responsible for driving change within an organization and must be actively engaged with the entire company for the change to become permanent. Alignment from Top to Bottom: Achieving transformation requires aligning everyone in the organization towards a common goal. This involves identifying core values and focusing on what will lead to future success while de-emphasizing less importan

In this special episode, I reflect on the remarkable journey of 2023 and offer insights into the exciting adventures, learnings, and connections made throughout the year. From podcasting events to personal development, teaching, acting, and community engagement, discover the diverse experiences that enriched this transformative year. Join me as I share stories, lessons, and glimpses of what the future holds for Hacks and Hobbies in 2024. Reflecting on a Year of Growth: The podcast host reflects on the remarkable journey of 2023, highlighting events, collaborations, and achievements. These include attending various podcast and business events, recording numerous episodes, conducting discovery calls, helping podcasters set up studios, speaking at podcasting events, and teaching business to high school students. Diverse Episode Themes: The podcast covered diverse themes in 2023, including personal development, overcoming life's challenges, work-life balance, technology's impact, health and wellness,

In this episode, we explore the extraordinary career journey of Philip Van Dusen , a creative professional with a diverse background in design, teaching, and entrepreneurship. From starting out as a painter to overseeing global design at PepsiCo, Philip shares his insights and wisdom about embracing creativity, making strategic career shifts, and thriving in the ever-evolving creative industry. Whether you're an aspiring artist, designer, or entrepreneur, Philip's story is sure to inspire and motivate you on your creative journey. Our Guest linkedin.com/in/philipvandusen philipvandusen.com/ (Portfolio) youtube.com/c/philipvandusen (YouTube Channel) philipvandusen.com/work-2 (Portfolio) Hacks to take away Know Your Competition: Understanding your competition is crucial, whether you're a personal brand, small business, or a solopreneur. Conducting a competitive audit can provide valuable insights into what your competitors are doing, their products or services, their online presence,

In this episode, we're joined by a true trailblazer, Bob, who has been influencing and inspiring millions online for decades. Join us as we take a walk down memory lane through Bob's fascinating origin story. From music and newspapers to books and YouTube, Bob has harnessed the power of positivity to help people live their best lives. Discover how he became a pioneer in the online world and learn valuable insights about personal development and online influence. Bob Baker also helps creative entrepreneurs and heart-centered business people attract a soul-aligned audience of raving fans and paying customers – without feeling spammy, boastful, or overwhelmed. His YouTube channel gets more than 1 million views per month, and his Affirmation Meditation podcast just surpassed 5 million downloads. He's also a musician, visual artist, actor, and the author of 16 books. This is gonna be an awesome conversation! Our Guest YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BobBaker/videosMagnetize Your Tribe advicehttps://Bo

In this episode, I get to speak with Matt Crump. He is a highly accomplished professional with multiple certifications and expertise in various fields. He is a Board Certified NLP Practitioner, AMA Certified Hypnotherapy, and Timeline Therapy Therapist. Furthermore, he is a renowned NLP Coach, empowering individuals in both their personal and professional lives. With his extensive experience, he has authored and published books, become an international best-selling author, delivered impactful speeches, and created engaging social media content. Matt Crump is also a proficient Marketing and Branding Specialist, exceptional Graphic Designer, and skilled Webmaster. As the Host of The Hope Revealed Podcast Network, he continues to inspire and uplift others. Recently, he has triumphed over his 12-year-long battle with cancer and now serves as the CEO/Founder of the Veteran Coaching Alliance, supporting veterans, active duty military personnel, first responders, and their families. Our Guest https://veteran-al

In this episode, I get to speak with Emanuel Rose, a renowned author, speaker, and marketing expert with over three decades of experience in cutting-edge marketing strategies. Emanuel is the founder and CEO of Strategic eMarketing, a successful digital marketing agency helping clients from 1 million to 25 million in revenue achieve their goals through authentic storytelling and result-driven marketing campaigns. With a background in psychology and a passion for exploring the natural world, Emanuel brings a unique human-centered approach to marketing in the digital age. He's an accomplished author of books like "Authenticity-Marketing to Generation Z" and "The Social Media Edge," providing practical insights to help businesses connect authentically. Emanuel has distinguished himself as an innovative thought leader leveraging the power of digital marketing, social media, employee advocacy, and now artificial intelligence. His strategic thinking helps clients stay ahead of marketing tr

In this episode, we get to speak with Matthew Gartland. He is an entrepreneur with 10+ years experience and 4 exits to date. His career spans the media/education, tech, and e-commerce markets. He specializes in leadership, business, product, and finance. Today he serves as the CEO of SPI Media, a pioneering brand in the creator economy. He's also an advisor and investor in creator-focused tech startups such as Circle, Supercast, Karat, HeySummit, and Elective. Matthew shares his remarkable journey from the corporate world to the dynamic realm of online entrepreneurship. Discover how he leveraged the power of content, community building, and tech innovation to thrive in this digital age. If you're looking to make the leap from the 9-to-5 to entrepreneurship or seeking strategies to supercharge your business, this episode is a must-listen. Our Guest https://linkedin.com/in/mattgartlandhttps://smartpassiveincome.com Hacks to take away: Surround Yourself with Key People: Consider the people you surro

In this episode, we get to speak with Donna Dube. She is a certified Director of Operations and business growth strategist who works with established online service-based business owners who are ready to make a bigger impact and maximize their profit. By leveraging their time, talent, and tactics Donna helps business owners go from solopreneurs to confident CEO without sacrificing their lives, health, or relationships. Donna shares her unique journey, from working in the medical field to homeschooling her children, and ultimately, diving into the world of business. She discusses the challenges she faced and how she found the balance between work and family life. Donna reveals valuable insights on time management, delegation, and scaling your business effectively. If you're an entrepreneur looking to regain control of your time and accelerate your business growth, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and discover the secrets to success! Our Guest website: www.ceoamplify.caFB: https://www.facebook.

In this episode, we get to speak with Michaell Magrutsche. He is a strategist, multidisciplinary artist, Creativity-Awareness Educator, strategist (private, corporate, and political) speaker, and author. Michaell works on raising awareness of our limitless human potential. Dyslexia/dysgraphia forced Michaell to develop an awareness to see the world purely from a human perspective which allowed him to survive. Today, Michaell’s unique perspective allows him to contribute to almost every topic. Michaell is an advocate for understanding neurodiversity. Michaell is self-taught and wrote 6 books about art and humanity, man-made systems, and human inclusivity. Creating art further taught him to understand the nuances of human-centric vs system-relevant living. In his book The Smart of Art, Michaell refines the misunderstanding of why 97-99% of artists worldwide exist around the poverty level. In over 200 guest appearances since March 2022, Michell talks about his journey of not being able to system navigate and how

In this episode, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of our guest, Teresa Edmond. From discovering her passion for words while editing dissertations to becoming a bestselling ghostwriter, Teresa's journey is filled with valuable insights. We discuss the importance of understanding your audience and share tips on conquering content challenges. Teresa also talks about her passion project, 'Boss Responses,' a podcast that helps freelancers and small business owners navigate client relationships and communication. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and practical advice! Our Guest Websites:www.bossresponses.comwww.edmondwriting.comSocial Media!Instagram: @bossresponsesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/treasaedmond/ Hacks to take away: Consistency is key in content creation. Posting one high-quality piece of content per week can be highly effective, especially if you're just starting. Tailor your content to your audience. Understand your audience's needs, preferences, and pa

In this episode, we got to speak with Matt Shoup. Matt is a Jesus Follower, husband, father, serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, Spain aficionado, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Matt has spent the last two decades growing multiple companies and is passionate to make the world a better place. Matt shares insights from the jiu jitsu mats and how they relate to leadership through his Gentle Art of Leadership program. Matt recently launched the book Painted Baby: Connect with Clients Through Brave and Vulnerable Storytelling. Get ready for valuable insights that can transform your approach to business and life. Our Guest www.mattshoup.com Hacks to take away No Get Rich Quick: Success doesn't happen overnight. There's no such thing as a get-rich-quick scheme. Achieving greatness takes time, hard work, and perseverance. Rejection is a part of the journey, and it's essential to remember that nothing worthwhile comes without its challenges. Think in Decades, Not Days: When pursuing your goa

In this episode, we got to speak with Bob Gentle. Bob has worked in the field of digital marketing for nearly twenty years, most of the time running his agency. He now works with a handful of corporate clients but focuses on helping personal brand entrepreneurs fine-tune their product or business model, then find and build an audience online and compete against larger businesses with deeper pockets. He does this through niche personal brand agency services, speaking, consulting, and workshops as well as group-based or one-on-one programs of hybrid coaching, consulting, and training. Alongside this, he hosts the ‘The Personal Brand Entrepreneur Show’. Rated in the global top 2% of all podcasts ( Listenotes ), Bob interviews trailblazing creators, niche influencers, consultants, and business owners. While the podcast scratches the curiosity itch’ for Bob, it also fuels and shapes his client work, keeping him very current and connected to what’s working ‘right now’. Bob lives in Scotland with his wife an

In this episode, we got to speak with Chase Neely. He is the Co-Founder and President of Leverage Brands. By trade and training, Chase is an intellectual property attorney who helps grammy award-winning songwriters, producers, New York Times bestselling authors, and other creative professionals at the intersection between their business and their art. Leverage is the third company Chase founded. He started his own law firm in 2012. Then, in 2016, Chase founded Kirkwood Business Management, Inc., a tax strategy and preparation firm for creative professionals, which he sold in 2019. Our Guest LeverageBrands.coLinkedin.com/in/ChaseNeely Hacks to take away est and Iterate: In both marketing and business operations, testing and iterating are crucial. Marketing, in particular, is an inexact science, and you won't know what works until you test different strategies and make improvements based on the results. Measure What Matters: Focus on key performance indicators (KPIs) that are vital for your business.

MMA Fighter + Social Worker + Writer & Business Owner Having worked for diverse, multi-million dollar organizations, Amanda brings expert insight and writing skills to the table. Her experiences working in and with international agencies have broadened her perspective and taken her work to unprecedented levels. She has an impeccable track record of helping businesses transcend their peaks and develop new, sustainable growth through riveting copy, engaging and original content creation, and excellent communication/marketing strategies. Saying 'yes' where others might have said 'no' has given her many unique opportunities, relationships, and experiences: Working undercover with anti-sex trafficking organizations Creating peacekeeping agreements between war generals Writing bi-partisan federal legislation Acting as an elite marketing advisor Her first self published book Subconsciously Conscious was published in Dec 2019 with a 2nd edition to be public Fall 2020. Her second book is a ho

In this episode, we get to speak with Karim Kerachni. Join us as we take a walk down memory lane and rediscover Karim's remarkable origin story, filled with international experiences and lessons learned from diverse backgrounds. Karim shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey, starting with a cleaning business and transitioning into partnership-driven ventures. Learn how failures, trust, and detailed agreements have shaped his path to success. Tune in for valuable takeaways on building a thriving business! Our guest Info.propertyguys.com/MassEmail: kkerachni@propertyguys.comLkdn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-kerachni-m-b-a-93172a57 Hacks to take away: Surround Yourself with the Right People: Surrounding yourself with mentors, like-minded individuals, and experts in your field is crucial for personal and business growth. Building a network of supportive and knowledgeable people can provide valuable insights and opportunities. Set Clear Goals and Create an Action Plan: Having a clea

In this episode, we dive into the world of college planning and financial futures with our guest, Brad. He shares his journey from being an engineer to a college planning expert, offering valuable insights into the challenges parents face when preparing for their children's education and ensuring their retirement security. Brad explains his holistic approach to college funding, emphasizing the importance of finding the right fit for your child's education and aligning it with your long-term financial goals. Discover how to strike the perfect balance between investing in higher education and safeguarding your retirement. Tune in for actionable advice and a fresh perspective on college planning. Our Guest https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com https://www.facebook.com/TamingTheHighCostOfCollege https://www.linkedin.com/company/taming-the-high-cost-of-college/ Hacks to take away: Start Early: Begin college planning early, ideally in the junior year of high school. Create a school list, consider test s

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of scalar energy with guest Tom. Scalar energy is the energy of the sun and stars, offering immense potential for free and clean energy. Tom shares insights into the history of scalar energy, its connection to Nikola Tesla's work, and its potential applications in solving the global energy crisis. Discover how scalar energy can revolutionize our energy sources and what steps are being taken to make it accessible. Tune in to explore the possibilities of a world powered by scalar energy. Our Guest www.scalarlight.com https://www.facebook.com/experiencescalar/ https://www.instagram.com/scalarlight/ https://twitter.com/light_scalar Hacks to take away: Hack Your Mind and Emotions: Scalar energy plays a fundamental role in our thinking and emotions. By harnessing and controlling your thoughts and feelings, you can enhance your life. Scalar Energy's Role in Brain Function: Scalar energy is responsible for the creative and cognitive abilities of the m

In this episode, we speak with Nicknamed Mr. Consistency, Michal Stawicki is a bestselling author in the personal development field and a business coach. He is obsessed with changing the world through daily habits, starting with his habits and his world. In the last decade, he published 19 books, sold over 84,000 copies of them, created dozens of new good habits, coached over 100 people in developing new habits, started a book advertising business, and quit his day job as a database administrator. Michal preaches and practices consistent daily action. He believes this is the means to achieve success in any area of life, from parenting to business. Our Guest expandbeyondyourself.com Hacks to take away: Effective Book Marketing Focus: Concentrate your energy and effort on your book's description, particularly the headline and the call to action at the end. The headline should encapsulate the ultimate premise of your book, while the call to action should clearly instruct readers to buy your book and provi

In this episode, we have a special guest, Steve, joining us. Steve is an experienced entrepreneur in the landscape architecture industry. He's faced numerous challenges and setbacks but has always come out stronger. In this episode, Steve shares his incredible journey, the highs, the lows, and the invaluable lessons he's learned along the way. So, grab a seat and get ready for an inspiring conversation! Our Guest linkedin.com/in/stevegriggsdesign stevegriggsdesign.com (Personal) stevegriggsdesign.com/portal (Blog) stevegriggsdsgn Hacks to take away: Business Hack: Do What You Say You're Going to Do: The most significant hack for getting business success is always doing what you promise without excuses. Consistently delivering on your commitments builds trust, leads to referrals, and fosters repeat business. Establish Credibility with a Book: Writing a book instantly elevates your credibility in your field. People are more inclined to hire someone who has authored a book on the subject, as it p