Select Biz Team: Recent Episodes
Debbie DeChambeau
EP # 37 BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH RADIANCE HARRIS Are you leaving money on the table for your competitors? If you are a business owner or thinking about going into business, this topic is something you need to be aware of. We are talking about protecting your Intellectual Property. Our guest, Radiance Harris is
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EPISODE 36 WITH RUSSELL LACEY OF ELECTRIC ADVISORS Thank you for joining us today for episode 36 of the the Business In Real Life podcast. Our guest is Russell Lacey of Electric Advisors. This is an unusual conversation in that it’s more educational about his business than information about how to be successful in some
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EPISODE 35 DO YOU HAVE A COACH? If you thought you were listening to the Select Business Team podcast, we changed the name of the podcast and we are now Business In real life. Listen to the last episode # 34 and we explained why we are rebranding. It’s a new year and if you
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EPISODE 34 BRANDING AND REBRANDING You see, after this episode, the Select Business Podcast is rebranding and will have a new name and a new iTunes Graphic. This podcast was started as a way to promote members and clients of my company, Select Business Team. At Select, or as it has been nicknamed, SBT, we
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Every year we check in with our members to see what they are reading. Many are reading business books or listening to podcasts but a few have been reading non fiction books. Below is a list of books that members of SELECT BUSINESS TEAM have been reading in their spare time. Several members say that
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While not everyone wants to admit it, if you are responsible for bringing in revenue, you are in sales. In 10 or 20 years, it might be called something else, but for today, it’s sales! From many of the professionals that I talk with, many don’t like to think of themselves as a sales person
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What do you want to accomplish in the last few months of the year? Select Business Team members have a variety of goals, but one that we heard from many members was to work on their marketing plan. For some, working on the referral marketing plan means creating one and for others, it means fine
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One of the recent business idea segments for our Select Business Team meeting focused on the books our members are reading. If you missed the meeting or you are looking for something to add to your library, here’s the list! This list is focused on business books and are member recommended. INFLUENCER NUDGE FRED FACTOR
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH ELLEN KANDELL Today we are talking about the important stuff in a business – conflict in the workplace, sexual harassment and mediation with Ellen Kandall who is a litigator turned mediator and trainer. Our conversation starts with how people in her position can help an organization but once we get
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH ANSYLLA RAMSEY My guest, Ansylla Ramsey, is venturing into a new career – opening a speaking circle just for women. You’ll learn what this is and how it will benefit women who participate. Starting a new venture can be difficult and we talk about some of the challenges Ansylla has
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH MARI MILLARD Today we are talking with Mari Millard who is the owner of Two Maids and A Mop, a cleaning service franchise in Rockville, MD and Alexandria, Va. Mari purchased the franchise last year and she’s extremely passionate about her new venture. Our conversation explores the decision process of
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While it might feel like social media is the only way to grow a business these days, smart marketers know that with changing algorithms, building your email list is essential so that you have the contact information of the people you are connected with. This way, you can reach them on your schedule, rather than
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As many people make new years resolutions, it’s a good idea to share them and perhaps be inspired by what others are doing. My thought by asking, how do you invest in yourself, was to find out what members are doing to grow. Aside from resolutions and goals, and required industry CE’s, it isn’t often
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST Rick Becker is a realtor with Keller Williams. He recently went through a big life change, moving from New York City to New Jersey, closing his business and starting a new career. Rick founded and ran a successful advertising photography studio for over 30 years in New York City. You might
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5 WAYS TO FILL YOUR PIPELINE Are you having trouble filling your pipeline? These ideas are old fashion but are proven to work. They do require having conversations, which in many cases also means picking up the phone. Try one or all of these strategies and see if you begin to fill your pipeline. Call
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH SEREDA FOWLKES When was the last time you listened to a conversation about insurance? You know, the details of how things really work in the business. Join us for an enlightening conversation with our guest, Sereda Fowlkes, as we dive into all things insurance. We talk about the path of
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH NINA RADETICH This episode of the Select Business Team podcast is a conversation with Nina Radetich who is a newscaster turned marketing consultant and the owner of Radetich Marketing. We are talking about my favorite tactic, podcasting for sales. The recording is actually the audio from a FB live interview
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Podcasting is a great sales tool for opening doors to hard to reach prospects. While podcasts are mostly viewed as a marketing tool, when created properly, they are a superb sales tool. If you are in selling to the B2B market, creating a podcast is a great way to increase sales. Below are 5 reasons
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Today we are talking with Charlie Birney of Podcast Village. Charlie isn’t a member of Select, but if you heard the last episode, which was our anniversary episode, I mentioned Charlie and how we connected. Through podcasting, we have built a great friendship and support each other’s businesses.I bring my business and marketing skills to
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You’ve heard the term ‘elevator pitch’ but there is a lot more that goes into an effective introduction so that you stand out and are memorable. Each week at our Select Business Team meetings, we allow members to give a brief introduction. Sometimes these introductions can be quite memorable, sometimes these introductions are quite boring.
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING 1st ANNIVERSARY EPISODE Thank you for joining us today for episode 25 of the Select Business Team podcast. I’m so exicted about this episode because it marks the 1st year of creating this podcast. Select Business Team brings business professionals together to discuss options for growing and expanding business with a focus
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Today’s episode is a little different as I’m talking about podcasting on another podcast that I was recently interviewed on. I’m excited about this because podcasting is something I believe every company should be considering as a marketing tactic. This particular conversation about podcasting is important for several reasons: Have you ever had an idea that
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH BECKY BRIGGS Today we are talking with Becky Briggs of Our Gift Biz. If you listened to episode 19, I talked a lot about gift giving. As I was doing some research for that episode, I reached out to Becky, for her insight on gift giving, from the business side.
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Sales is tough today. Trying to get in front of the business owner or decision maker for a meeting is close to impossible. You have to fight through endless voice mails, unanswered emails and the hope that direct mail lands on their desk. Unless someone is looking for your product or service, they generally won’t
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH DEBBIE DECHAMBEAU Do you want to stand out and get noticed? If so, do what people have been doing for centuries. Send a hand written note. Yes, I know, with technology, sending note cards can seem obsolete, but think about it. How many emails do you get every day vs.
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH PAUL SMITH Thank you for joining us today for the Select Business Team podcast where we are talking with Paul Smith of The Abrams Group, Re/Max Town Center Park Potomac. At Select, we bring entrepreneurs and professionals together to discuss options for growing and expanding their business, focusing on what
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST – MIKE AIN Welcome to another episode of the Select Business Team Podcast where this week we want you to live your life. This podcast is named after our company and we bring business professionals together to create a Team that support each other as we grow and discusses topics that
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Thank you for joining us today for the Select Business Team podcast as we talk about gift giving. I know your time is valuable and you have a lot of podcasts to choose from so we hope you’ll find a lot of value in today’s episode. Select Business Team brings business owners of service professions
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH KAREN KRYMSKI Thank you for joining us today for episode 18 of the Select Business Team podcast. I know your time is valuable and you have a lot of podcasts to choose from so we hope you’ll find value in today’s episode. Select Business Team brings business owners of service
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH MARC EMDEN Thank you for joining us today for episode 17 of the Select Business Team podcast where we bring entrepreneurs together to discuss options for growing and expanding business, with a real focus on what happens in the back office. Today we are talking with Marc Emden and we
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Thank you so much for joining us today. I’m going to share a personal story with you and the lessons learned from my recent journey. I share this because I have always believed in planning, in being proactive and having a back-up plan. But sometimes life gets in the way and the overwhelm from everything
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Business and Marketing Podcast with Debbie DeChambeau Welcome to episode 15 of the Select Business Team podcast. In most of our episodes, we interview our members about their business and their business experiences, but it’s just your host talking about different ways to meet new strategic partners, when they won’t otherwise respond to your inquiries.
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING PODCAST WITH SCOTT CORNBLATT Is entrepreneurship hereditary? In this episode of the Select Business Team podcast, we talk with Scott Cornblatt, owner of OLS Trading, Inc, who started his first business at 12. Scott’s father was a business owner and did a lot to support his children’s entrepreneurial desires. Scott is a member
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Business and Marketing Podcast with Gail Horne Thank you for joining us today for episode 13 of the Select Business Team podcast where today we are talking with Gail Horne. She is the owner of Mindful Nutrition Services, llc and her company provides nutrition and guidance for those looking for a healthier lifestyle. Select Business
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Business and Marketing Podcast with Adam Solomon. Recording this episode with Adam Solomon is one of the most fun we’ve had, mostly because we are actually recording in a podcast studio. Usually we record in our guests office or they come to our headquarters. We’ve had one recording where we recorded via skype. Today, we
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Business and Marketing Conversation With Lynndolyn Mitchell Today’s guest has experienced something that most business owners don’t have to deal with. She’s the spouse of someone in the military. Every two years or so, she’s had to move her business and start over. People who have an online business or work virtually aren’t directly impacted
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Business and Marketing Conversation with Art Stein Art Stein is a financial advisor and business owner. He’s in an industry that is heavily regulated with compliance and has found a way to be independent and still be compliant. From having too small an office to outsourcing, Art discusses how he makes his business work, without
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Business And Marketing Podcast With Andrew Blate What is it like starting a contracting company at 24 and almost going into bankruptcy? Our guest today is Andrew Blate who is the co-owner of Beautiful Home Services. He is an accountant turned painting/remodeling contractor, and in this episode, he shares some critical information for every business
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STEP BY STEP REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS FOR iTUNES REVIEW If you like what you hear on our podcast, we’d love you to give us an iTunes review. (and if you don’t like what you hear, a constructive review is also appreciated!) While everything is always changing, for now, the more reviews we receive in iTunes, the
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Business and Marketing Podcast with Dan Scully In this episode, we talk with Dan Scully of Vantage Point Communications. He is the owner of the company and has also been instrumental in helping Select Business Team grow. Over the years, Dan has started several new teams and provided great ideas for making changes that have
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Business and Marketing Podcast Welcome to episode 7 of the Select Business Team podcast. We are mixing up the format today and instead of interviewing one of our members, we are going to talk about creating a referral marketing plan focused on generating referrals from strategic partners. You can create a referral marketing plan that
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Today we are talking with Paula Mattson-Sarli who is an estate planning attorney. She has her own practice and as an attorney does things a little bit differently. She offers to go to her client’s home, instead of only meeting them in her office. Paula is not only a member of Select Business Team, she
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Business and Marketing Podcast With Neil Hyman This episode is a conversation with Neil Hyman who is an employment law attorney. As a solo practitioner, he deals with employee issues representing both employees and employers. You’ll find his thoughts on staffing beneficial. Most law schools don’t teach their students how to manage a practice, so
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Business and Marketing Podcast with Gideon Culman Today we are talking with Gideon Culman who is a Life Coach and works with individuals who are ready to make a change. Gideon isn’t your typical coach…he has three liberal arts degrees and two masters degrees (yes, you read that correctly), a coaches certification from the International
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Business Development Podcast With Nicole Orisme It is hard to grow your company when it is one person wearing many hats. There are many considerations when adding to the team, from employees to independent contractors, but as a business owner, do you know all the rules and regulations? In episode 3 we are talking with
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Business and Networking Podcast with Debbie DeChambeau What is the best place for you to network? Part of it depends on what you want to get out of your networking and how much time, money and energy you want to commit. Every organization has it’t differences from giving back to the community to being random
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Business and Marketing Podcast With Debbie DeChambeau Networking is a marketing tactic that has been around forever, but during recent years, networking groups have become a formalized process that has generated millions of dollars in revenue for companies that participate. During this episode, Debbie shares her road to starting Select Business Team which originally started
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Have you ever thought about implementing a workplace wellness program? According to the Wall Street Journal, many employers report that healthier employees show up to work more often, are more productive, and visit the doctor less frequently. Employees also benefit from a wellness program, which should be the focus if a company decides to implement
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Select Business Team welcomes guest articles from members of our Teams. We want to promote your business, help you establish credibility and drive traffic to both of our websites. When you provide us with a blog post, we will: Give you and your business credit as the author Provide a link back to your website
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This article was submitted by Arthur Stein, CFP® who is a member of our Silver Spring Thursday Morning Team. Leaving a job creates opportunities with qualified retirement plans – 401(k), 403(b), TSP – that can enhance (or harm) your future financial health. The four choices for retirement plans when going to a new employer or retiring
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