Herding Cats Podcast: Recent Episodes
Catherine Yaffe
Helping business owners gain media coverage, online & in print through practical know-how, free downloads, hints and tips as well as interviewing journalists and editors
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It was such a pleasure to welcome Rebecca to HCP the other week, and we had a great chat about motivation, Tony Robbins and Firewalking!
Rebecca is a motivational success coach. Having worked as a sales coach and trainer and owning a business around having a daughter, Rebecca understands first hand the challenges and fears that show up unannounced. Enabling women to clear the clouds and see the path to success.
Rebecca has a goal to help millions of women to begin to walk life with authenticity.
It's not your journey that defines you, it is you and yes, you can!
Rebecca has a platform that female entrepreneurs can join and share their motivational posts and stories. You can find that at http://thesuccesstribe.co/join-the-community/
Rebecca also has a wonderful group on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/yesyoucanrebeccalockwood
Today with Julie from Compassio Coaching, and we cover lots of ground!
I've wanted to interview Julie for some time as she is always upbeat and inspirational. I had no idea about her Dragons Den appearance until later after meeting her so I dying to know how that process worked and what her experiences were, and Jules didn't disappoint!
Jules has over 30 years of business experience, having worked in small and large businesses, primarily in sales but discovered a passion for coaching and helping people realise their potential.
As well as chatting about Dragons Den, we also look at the day in the life of an entrepreneur and some of the lessons that Julie has learnt whilst running her own business.
You can connect with Jules on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/compassiocoaching/
For details of the coaching packages that Jules mentioned, you can find out more information here https://compassiocoaching.co.uk/contact/
Compassio Coaching are currently offering 6 one to one coaching sessions for the price of 4 - saving you £100!
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I was so excited to catch up and chat with author Janet Jones on her latest book 'Positive Images for a R.I.C.H & Powerful Life. Listen in as we discuss how Janet approached the media to promote her new book. She provides lots of useful nuggets of information on who to approach and how.
As a photographer, Janet discovered how the power of images can change people’s lives—starting with her own. Years later, Janet is now a leading breakthrough and happiness expert in the UK, and has shared her unique approach with audiences internationally, helping thousands to become Happiness Millionaires.
- [2:37] Janet's story - Achieving the impossible.
- [3:45] Being approached by the Napoleon Hill Foundation
- [4:31] Think & Grow R.I.CH
- [5:49] Persistance Pays
- [10:26] Calling Production Teams
- [11:05] Why having a story is important and key areas that tie it all together
- [12:19] Having something interesting to say
- [12:50] Building relationships with the media & creating connections
- [15:15] Focus
RESOURCES & PEOPLE MENTIONED * + Happiness Millionaire Website + Take The P.O.O.R Test Website (+ 2 free chapters of the book) + Book (UK): Positive Images for a R.I.C.H & Powerful Life + Book (World): Positive Images for a R.I.C.H & Powerful Life + Herding Cats Publishing Website * Connect with HCP ON Twitter @Soherdingcats * Join the Facebook Group
In this episode we chat about finding the right market for your article, what you should look out for when analysing a magazine or online news site/blog.
We also give you inside tips on finding out forward features and publication deadlines for magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Glamour and local business magazines.
All the resources mentioned can be found on www.herdingcatspublishing.co.uk
In this episode we look at what you can to do get your business ready to pitch to editors.
- Try the 'So What' test
- How to establish your credibility if you haven't been published before
- Think about your Why
RESOURCES MENTIONED Free eBook: The Winning Formula << download here
Blog post: How to gain expert status in the media
Blog post: Understanding news & content values
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Until next week,
Cat.
Last week I reached out and asked business owners what was holding them back from generating their own media coverage. The answers I received back were varied but were generally around 3 obstacles; Fear of Rejection (from editors)
Finding Time to Write
Were they interesting enough?
In this podcast I look at all these areas and debunk some myths. Hopefully after listening you'll feel inspired to write your own story!
RESOURCES MENTIONED Free eBook: The Winning Formula << download here
Blog post: How to gain expert status in the media
Blog post: Understanding news & content values
In this episode we talk about how to start your story: what to write, who to write for and how to generate your own ideas. * Create authority, credibility & expertise for you and your business * Research publications that are looking for your story * Generate ideas that are often overlooked
The traditional barriers between PR, the media and business owners no longer exist. Editors and journalists are going direct to source, the business owner and they want to hear from them directly. How can you get in on the action? We look at some of the initial steps you need to take to tell your story in the media, online and in print. * What to write, who to write for and how to generate your own story ideas.
RESOURCES MENTIONED Free eBook: The Winning Formula << download here Blog post: How to gain expert status in the media Blog post: Understanding news & content values CONNECT with US Facebook Instagram Twitter Thank you so much for listening. If you've enjoyed this episode then please do share it with any entrepreneurs you know that might find it useful. Until next week, Cat.
- What to write, who to write for and how to generate your own story ideas.
RESOURCES MENTIONED Free eBook: The Winning Formula << download here Blog post: How to gain expert status in the media Blog post: Understanding news & content values CONNECT with US Facebook Instagram Twitter Cat.
A short intro to how Herding Cats Publishing can help your business gain media exposure, online and in print without the hefty PR price tag. Connect with me on Twitter @SoHerdingCats On Instagram: Herding Cats Publishing Over on Facebook: Herding Cats Publishing or drop me an email with any feedback on hello@herdingcatspublishing.co.uk