Are you looking to harness the power of digital influence and human connection, but don't have the bandwidth to add another book to your "to-read" list? Don't worry, I've got your back: Just check out a podcast about it. I am a huge podcast fan. I love listening to them, I love making my own (check out Beer, Beats, & Business), and I love joining other hosts on theirs. With the release of Networking in the 21st Century and Hyper-Connected Selling, I've had a lot of great conversations with podcasters about how professionals can leverage relationships to find professional success. While they can't replace the depth and nuance … [Read more...]
Do You Want to Start a Podcast? Here’s What I Learned from my First 11 Episodes
With Season 1 of our podcast, Beer, Beats, & Business wrapping up, I wanted to share some of the lessons that I learned from my first few months into the podcast world. It's been a lot of fun, and I'm proud of what we've created so far. If you are looking to start your own podcast, these concepts will steer you along the right path. They apply to much more than podcasting, though. Whether you are starting a podcast, a book, a blog, or a business, these ideas are totally relevant. 1. Now is Better than Perfect The podcast idea started kicking around my head 6 months before I got around to starting. I knew a little about audio … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Mash-Up – Re-Framing for Proper Perspective
When recording an album, the last step in the process is called audio mastering. You send your tracks to someone who has an expert ear and who applies things like "compression", "normalization", and "equalization" to make your music sound crisp. It's the final bit of polish that makes what you hear on a CD sound different (better) than what you record on your iPhone. I was thinking about that process as I get ready to launch my new podcast: Beer, Beats, and Business. I'm recording and producing it on my own, and while I have gotten some great help from friends who are podcasters, the finished result isn't going to sound like it's on … [Read more...]