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Ankur Nagpal, the CEO and founder of http://Teachable.com stops by the show today to show off his redesigned technology platform that allows you to easily create digital courses and academies without any of the technology hassle.

To Get The Secret Part 2 of this interview visit: http://BaconWrappedBusiness.com/yanik2 Meet Yanik Silver My guest today is a serial entrepreneur, author, and well-known digital marketing expert. In 1998, Yanik started a $900 marketing course for cosmetic surgeons. By the time he was 26, he was making $10,000 to $15,000 a month teaching physicians how to improve their sales. According to Forbes, he’s produced more than half a dozen seven figure online businesses since then. Yanik is a self-described “adventure junkie,” he founded Maverick Business Adventure & Maverick 1000 in 2008. MBA mixes adventure and intimate entrepreneurial networking. MBA is also a philanthropic organization and he has a goal by 2020 of getting 10,000 young entrepreneurs to start their own companies. He has written several must-read books fro entrepreneurs including Maverick Startup, 34 Rules for Maverick Entrepreneurs, and the soon to be released Evolved Enterprise. Part 2 of this interview can be found here, where Yanik gives me specific advice on a business I'm helping to launch. It is free, but not available on iTunes. Yanik's Book http://evolvedenterprise.com To Get The Secret Part 2 of this interview visit: http://BaconWrappedBusiness.com/yanik2

Luke Havard, Managing Director of Disentis Group, takes the time to teach how to open doors. Not any simple doors, but doors towards great opportunities.As a trusted advisor and investor to small and medium-size businesses and C - level executives and Fortune 500 companies, he’ll discuss in detail the basics of connecting with people while sharing as well his humble and simple beginnings.Luke details the thought process and work that goes into the keys of communication and client selection.Learn more about Luke and get the full shownotes at https://baconwrappedbusiness.com/havard/Some Topics We Discussed Include:Luke Havard’s past and career growthHow to position yourself for opportunitiesLuke’s high-level connectionsWhat to look for in clientsLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How To Rate and Review Us»Join the Bacon Wrapped Business Community today: Bacon Wrapped Business on FacebookBrad Costanzo on FacebookBrad Costanzo on LinkedInBrad Costanzo on YouTubeBrad Costanzo on Twitter

I read a lot. Often many books at a time. In this super short "Bacon Bits" episode, I go through my Kindle and reveal some great books that I've read or am reading and let you discover a book that you might like too. For the list and links to the books visit BaconWrappedBusiness.com/mykindle

This is episode as filmed on video and can be watched online for Free at http://baconwrappedbusiness.com/mikek Mike Koenigs knows how to get people noticed. The bestselling author of “You Everywhere Now” and the founder/CEO of Traffic Geyser and Instant Customer, Mike is on the cutting edge of technology and education when it comes to helping business owners build their platform and distribute their message. He has worked with several global brands like 20th Century Fox, Sony Entertainment, and BMW, as well as notable celebrities including Tony Robbins, Paula Abdul, and Brian Tracy. Mike is a three-time #1 bestselling author and is also a speaker, a filmmaker, and a philanthropist - simply cutting edge in everything he does! I’ve invited Mike on the show to discusses the power of having a platform like a podcast, a book or other medium to build thought leadership and the concept of "You, Everywhere, Now" 03:32 - Today’s digital trends people can take advantage of quickly and easily 05:30 - How to get any audience in the world and connect with them for free 07:33 - The new way of thinking about your business and building your tribe 08:53 - What’s coming: Apple TV disrupting cable 10:00 - Framing the business you’re in 10:58 - How Mike met and did business with Richard Dreyfuss 16:40 - How Mike positioned himself to work with Richard Dreyfuss 18:46 - Having the resources to connect with virtually anyone 20:25 - The next most powerful thing: Starting a podcast 21:17 - Ways to move the needle and grow your business 22:18 - Getting your book published on Amazon 23:24 - Why Bacon Wrapped Business was born 24:51 - How you can get to anyone’s home for under $10 29:00 - Sending your book as a gift 33:22 - Delivering a heartfelt video on Facebook 35:47 - About Mike’s book You Everywhere Now (includes the 10x10x4 Formula) 37:10 - The credibility of having your own book 40:30 - Being an author without being a writer 42:03 - Traffic Geyser and Instant Customer 44:15 - What Instant Customer can do for you 45:15 - How every podcast episode becomes a lead capture opportunity 47:05 - Why every business person should have a book and a podcast show 50:31 - Why we live in the greatest moment and the safest time of human history 53:40 - Your responsibility to share and broadcast yourself 54:24 - Wayne Dyer’s story of success 56:31 - Mike’s radical life transformation: Kicking cancer’s butt and the lessons he learned 1:02:08 - His mission to create a million entrepreneurs 1:03:27 - Mike’s key to happiness: Cultivating ________. For more information on Mike’s programs visit http://baconwrappedbusiness.com/trafficgeyser.com or http://baconwrappedbusiness.com/instantcustomer Download the Full Transcript of the show here If you have any questions or challenges or would like a second opinion on your business strategy, email askbrad@baconwrappedbusiness.com and let me know.

What if your product was in the hands of a celebrity and magazines and blogs reported on this? Do you think that might help you gain a little more traction in the marketplace and create a buzz that would help you sell more and increase brand awareness? Of course it would. That's why I invited Sarah Shaw on today's episode to discuss her secrets to getting your products in the hands of celebrities and revealing how to leverage that for powerful publicity and exposure in the media. Sarah Shaw's products have been in over 1,200 stores and boutiques across the country, including Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Barney’s, Henri Bendel, Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue and Bloomingdales. She’s also appeared in the pages of almost every major fashion and lifestyle magazine, including InStyle, People, US Weekly, Lucky, ELLE, WWD, Marie Claire and the O-List. She’s been on tv shows like Access Hollywood, Extra and the E! network. And she’s been interviewed for Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com and American Express’ OPEN Forum. Sarah is the Founder & CEO of Entreprenette.com, where she teaches product designers and fashion entrepreneurs how to launch, market and sell their products. In her spare time, Sarah hangs out with her 7 ½ year-old identical twin girls… and hopes they’ll help come with up with her next great idea. You can learn more about Sarah and her company at www.entreprenette.com

What is an 8 Percenter? Are you one? Do you want to be? Are they good or evil? Rich or Poor? Does it involve the Illuminati or some other secret society? You're going to want to know more. Trust me. Past guest Gulliver Giles is back with his extraordinary wife, Leela Cosgrove to explain who the "8 Percenters" are, how they're changing the world, and how to know if you're really part of the 8% or not. Find out more at http://the8percenters.com

Justin Mares, the co-author of the new book, Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth, stopped by today to share some really genius growth hacking tips.Justin is 25 years old but has already amassed an amazing amount of experience with some very successful companies and startups.He discusses several strategies you can do today to ramp your revenue without paying for media.Learn more about Justin and get the full shownotes at https://baconwrappedbusiness.com/traction/Some Topics We Discussed Include:The importance of getting in touch with your customersHow going the extra mile in customer support will help your clients see your valueHow learning a simple technical skill like SQL can save you time and moneyThe power of personalized email marketing and paid media marketingHow podcasts can go a long way in reaching outJustin’s new health food companyThe pains and rewards of being a consultantLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How To Rate and Review Us»Join the Bacon Wrapped Business Community today: Bacon Wrapped Business on FacebookBrad Costanzo on FacebookBrad Costanzo on LinkedInBrad Costanzo on YouTubeBrad Costanzo on Twitter

Today I'm joined by Crowdfunding expert Greg Jacobs as he reveals a proven and ingenious method for using crowdfunding sites like Indiegogo to launch a new private-label e-commerce business. The methods he shares are known only to a handful of crowdfunding experts and he goes through the steps to quickly create and crowdfund a product. I've never really heard of this method before, so listen in as I pick his brain clean on this episode. To receive Greg's free Crowdfunding checklist, just text MYBACON to the number 33444 on your cell phone.

Drew Canole is the founder of Fitlife.TV and Organifi Green Juices. He has built an enormous community of raving fans and propelled him to #1 best selling author multiple times. He joins the show to day to talk about how he built a multimillion dollar company on his passion for helping others and how he's using a Certification program to empower his customers and drive the growth of his own business. Drew is also a close friend and former client of mine and we discuss ways that you can take steps like he did to propel your own business.