Your World of Creativity

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Jason Barnard is "The Brand SERP Guy". He is a digital marketer, folk-punk musician, and was a cartoon blue dog.Key takeaway:Google is your new business card What appears when someone googles your brand name (or personal name) is fundamentally important to you and your business. Make it accurate, positive, and convincing.Backstories:8 years a Punk-Folk MusicianIn the 90s - Double bassist and singer in a folk-punk band touring Europe. 600 concerts, 40,000 albums sold, 200,000 people saw the band.10 years as a Blue dogIn the noughties - Starred in a cartoon TV series for kids produced by ITV INternational and aired in 15 countries. The accompanying website peaked at 5 million visits and 100 million pageviews / month in 2007.12 years on a desert islandWell, Mauritius, off the coast of Africa. But you don't get much closer these days. A stunningly interesting story, and a lot of interesting banter to be had there!Here are the suggested links:Guides to help you manage your brand online https://kalicube.com/guides/The Google search result for Jason Barnard https://www.google.com/search?q=jason+barnardJason's personal website https://jasonbarnard.com/

Katerina Stepanova gives us a great overview of the business of Mobile Home Park Investment & Management.But even more, Katerina shares her purpose and passion for building communities for people to live, raise families, enjoy outdoor space, and get to know neighbors.It was fun to learn how Katerina applied her international experience in Advertising, Production, Project Management, and Operations as a part of Ogilvy, BBDO, Columbia Artists, and Citigroup. Plus, she opens up about the real-life fulfillment that residential real estate investing brings to her life. In this episode, you hear about:Her company -- mhpteamThe Facebook group -- facebook.com/groups/mhptribeAnd a weekly global group -- The Bento SocietyBased on an idea introduced in the book -- This Could Be Our Future: A Manifesto for a More Generous WorldConnect with her at -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerinastepanova/

In my interview with Jayne Madigan and Norwood, they describe the World-Class Online Singing Lessons and Artist Development program they've created.Some of the key lessons they teach are shared in an online community for young singers and parents hosted by music industry experts with decades of experience. www.singingsuccessgroup.comCheck out their website at youngartistacademy.netAlso, Jayne recommends the book From Individual to Empire: A Guide to Building an Authentic and Powerful Brand, by Laura Bull.

Last year, when we published our book PATIENT ACTIVATION, no one could have envisioned the impact of the current pandemic.Yet today, the need and opportunity for a different approach is even more urgent.

Jess Maitri helps us look INSIDE for creative inspiration -- and to overcome obstacles to getting our creative work out into the world.The method Jess has developed, Yothera, is an embodied therapy modality that includes traditional and non-traditional approaches to healing.Jess' approach bridges mind and body by blending modern therapy with yogic and embodied practices for a holistic mental health experience. Listen as she shares how to break free from old emotional, mental, or physical patterns that are holding you back from your highest potential.Jess is offering Yothera Method Facilitator Certification beginning in January 2021. Details at https://yothera.com/certificationLearn how to gain authority over your life by gaining authority over your emotions. Download your free guide "5 Skills to Change Your Life" at https://yothera.com/yothera-5-skills-downloadFollow the YOTHERA blog at https://yothera.com/blogLearn more about Jess at jessmaitri.comConnect with her at linkedin.com/in/jessmaitri

Mark Hartman shares his new app, Alosha.But even more, he shares his inspiring personal journey from an orphanage in Russia, to being adopted by an American family -- to working his way through school, moving out on his own, create his music, and forming a partnership to start a business.The Alosha app helps aspiring artists find their way: painters, musicians, sculptors, and others get exposure, earn money, and discover new and upcoming art -- all within this online platform.You can learn more about Alosha at alosha.netDownload the app from the Apple or Google app stores. Connect with Mark Hartman on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/mark-hartman-37b4b055And follow him across social media at @aloshaapp

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In this episode, Mark talks with Gene S. Jones about his compelling new book Younger and Wiser. This is a book that travels beyond traditional formats to explore the full spectrum of human emotions and experiences. Utilizing pithy vignettes anchored by clever backstories, Younger and Wiser relates the eclectic saga of the author’s fascinating personal odyssey. The result is a mind-expanding reading adventure that expresses heartfelt emotions and life lessons while demonstrating a deep appreciation for humanity’s ability to improve itself. Featuring intimate storytelling and witty humor interspersed with profound wisdom, Younger and Wiser delivers bite-sized nuggets of invaluable insights for readers of all ages. (Listen midway through the interview for Gene to read one of the poems, Writer's Block.)Nationally acclaimed game show host Gene Jones has spent his life entertaining and inspiring other to achieve creative excellence. From seminars on innovation to more than thirty-five years of professional speech writing, the breadth of Jones’s extraordinary career in the world of entertainment spans more than four decades.Jones has also enjoyed notable success as a professional juggler, fire-eater, magician, producer, director, radio personality, arts administrator, and television sports commentator in addition to serving as Associate Editor of the Guinness Book of World Records. During that span of time, Jones often appeared on national television shows as the official Guinness Book of World Records spokesperson and world record judge.As a result of his work with the Guinness Book of World Records, Jones created the ingenious GIMME A HINT!® Trivia Game Show. Touring nationwide, he has performed this comedic theatrical game show more than twenty-five hundred times in the past three decades. In addition to hosting game shows, Jones frequently teaches his three signature seminars: The Nine Pillars of Creativity, The Art of Presentation, and The Art of Breakthrough Thinking. For major events and special occasions, Jones often writes customized speeches for his numerous long-time corporate and private clients.Jones’s most eclectic pursuit is in the field of Sound Healing. Utilizing Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, tuning forks and exotic musical instruments, Jones has developed a sophisticated transformational sonic protocol. This unique program creates an exhilarating experience for individual clients as well as larger group meditations. In addition to leading transformational sound workshops, Jones is also a recipient of the Friendship Award from the United Nations for his concert performances with crystal bowls.Throughout his career Jones has written in a variety of genres ranging from radio commercials to murder mysteries. His unique backstory format in Younger and Wiser bridges the gap between literary memoir and free-form prose forming a powerful synthesis that is intimate and insightful.Penned over the course of Jones’s extensive career, often in exotic locations around the world, the poems of Younger and Wiser were collected in a leather briefcase that became their home for decades before being dusted off and distilled into passionate reflections brimming with wisdom and humor.Learn more about Gene and the book at dreamquestpublishing.comConnect with him at linkedin.com/in/genejonestrivia

Charlie Whyman is a Business Development Strategist, B2B LinkedIn Consultant and Trainer, Speaker and host of The Curiosity Key Podcast.She says "I believe that great businesses come from powerful networks built from authentic and strategic relationships."Charlie has experience working across more than 10 different industries and sectors in various commercial leadership roles -- as well as having experience as a Rowing and Olympic Weightlifting Coach.WHAT MAKES YOUR LINKEDIN NETWORK SO VALUABLE? You’ve heard people say that your network is your net worth well it’s true! You can use your network as a way to:Generate leads, enquiries, referrals and introductionsFollow-up with prospects and convert connections into customersBecome known in your industry so that people come to YOUGrow your reputationDemonstrate credibility and authorityFind referral partners and people to collaborate withLearn from othersKeep an eye on the competitionKeep up to date with what’s going on in your industryand more! Charlie shares her OTTER framework as a tool you can use to help you create a marketing strategy and plan. It will help you reduce marketing overwhelm, save time and do more with less. O – Set clear and measurable OBJECTIVES so that you know what to focus on and where to prioritize.T – Discover what TOOLS, Assets and Resources you have available to help you achieve your objectives.T – Understand where your gaps in skills and knowledge lie and what TRAINING you may need.E – Align your EXPECTATIONS both with yourself and the people you’re working with so you’re not disappointed and can work towards excellence.R – Regularly reflect and REVIEW progress so that you know what to start doing, stop doing and continue doing.Connect with her on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/charliewhymanJoin her Curious B2B Marketing Club at https://the-curious-b2b-marketing-club.mn.co/Listen to Charlie's podcast at https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c9c78d58-b684-4d22-a665-139e5f402bc3