The Introvert Entrepreneur: Recent Episodes
Beth Buelow, The Introvert Entrepreneur
Endings and Beginnings: It’s been a great 8 ½ year run, and I’ve made the difficult decision to come to completion with the show. Rather than have a final interview with someone – I mean, who wants to be your last guest?! – I’m going to share with you some of the story of how I arrived at this point and what comes next. My hope is that you join with me on that “what’s next” part of the journey, and in hearing my story, it supports you and provides some food for thought about any pivots you have going on in your life.
Katie Rasoul, author of "Hidden Brilliance," shares lessons learned from being an introvert outlier and gives us tips for becoming more resilient.
Full episode information at www.theintrovertentreprener.com/podcast
Composer Craig Shepard finds innovative ways to bring our attention to the ordinary through music and stillness. We discuss releasing assumptions and embracing mindfulness. as well as how to build trust through small gestures.
Full show information is at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/podcast
Tracy Guillet, founder of Quiet Pathways, is a clinical social worker who specializes in working with introverts. She shares insights about aligning your life with your introvert preferences, as well as how our early experiences shape our understanding of who we are.
Full episode notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/podcast
My conversation about Introversion, anxiety, and entrepreneurship with Morra Aarons-Mele, author of "Hiding in the Bathroom: How to Get Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home)."
For more information about Morra, visit TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com/podcast
We spend a lot of time and energy chasing "happiness," not realizing that it's within our reach every single day. There's a simple habit you can cultivate that helps the good stuff stick while putting the bad stuff in perspective.
This episode is a blogcast, which is an audio version of my latest blog post. You can find the text version at www.theintrovertentrepreneur.com
Jennifer Kahnweiler may lean extrovert, but her heart belongs to introverts. We talk about the second edition of her book, "The Introverted Leader" and what's changed for introverts in the 10 years since she wrote the first edition.
More episode details at www.TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com/podcast
Marianne Griebler is a marketing communications strategist, writer and speaker. Here she shares foundational tips for your social media presence, along with how to strengthen your brand by focusing on relationships.
More information at www.theintrovertentrepreneur.com/podcast
From Jeffrey Shaw’s perspective, having a keen eye isn’t just for what one sees, but also for what one senses. Having been one of the most sought after portrait photographers in the U.S. for more than three decades, Jeffrey Shaw, a.k.a. the Lingo Guy, uses this honed intuition to teach entrepreneurs how to attract their ideal customers by speaking their Secret Language. Jeffrey is host of the popular business podcast Creative Warriors, a nationally acclaimed keynote speaker, a business coach for entrepreneurs, and author of the recently released book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer’s Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible.
More information at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/podcast
Grace Judson is a communication coach, author, and speaker. She shares tips for difficult conversations and how we can transform conflict into something productive and meaningful.
Full episode information at www.theintrovertentrepreneur.com/podcast
Steve Cunningham, founder of ReadItFor.Me, shares lessons learned on his entrepreneurial path, including how law school prepared him for his new business.
Episode information at www.theintrovertentrepreneur.com/podcast
Life is full of wins, loses, and transitions. And at every turn, we're asking "What's next?" What if that's not the right question for the moment? This blogcast explores why getting ahead of ourselves is not in our best interests.
Full transcript at www.TheintrovertEntrepreneneur.com/2017/12/02/ep161-better-question-whats-next
Paul Cummings, author of "It All Matters," shares sales insights and reveals the secrets he's learned over decades spent in leadership development.
More information at www.theintrovertentrepreneur.com/podcast
Ep159: Sales Coach Shawna Beckmann offers simple and concise tips that anyone - especially creatives - can use to make marketing and sales more comfortable. I also share a special announcement about a new podcast!
Find the full Episode Show Notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/podcast
Shirley George Frazier shares valuable tips on maximizing your productivity and how to avoid burnout while running a home-based business.
Full Show Notes at www.TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com/podcast
There have been many paradigm shifts in modern marketing. From conference calls and webinars, to email and social media, people have more learning and connection opportunities and are drowning in marketing messages. How do you cut through the noise and truly connect with people? This week's guest is Kate Boyd, an introvert and marketing expert who has helped people develop strategies to make the best of their preferred methods of marketing. She provides tips and tricks that can help entrepreneurs anywhere on the introvert-extrovert spectrum shake the stigma of sales and expand their comfort zones in order to diversify their marketing reach.
Full episode show notes at www.theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2017/08/10/ep157-kate-boyd-teaches-pay-it-forward
Norman Baldwin, author of Winning at Following, shares how an emphasis on leadership shortchanges the all-important role of followership.
Full episode show notes at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2017/07/26/ep156-norman-baldwin-winning-following/
Esther Choy, founder of Leadership Story Lab and author of "Let the Story Do the Work," offers advice on leveraging one of the strongest interpersonal tools that we have — storytelling.
Full episode show notes at www.TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com/podcast
René Boer, co-author of "How to Be a Great Boss," shares traits of great bosses and how often-overlooked introvert strengths are part of the equation.
Full episode show notes are available at www.TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com/2017/06/29/Rene-Boer-Great-Boss
Vernetta Freeney, journaling teacher and host of "A Toast to Truth" podcast, gives us guidance on making journaling part of our self-discovery process.
Full episode show notes are available at www.TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com/2017/06/16/ep153-vernetta-freeney-mental-detox-journaling
Is it true that passion and profit go hand-in-hand? This blogcast edition of The Introvert Entrepreneur podcast explores the pros and cons of one of the most cited motivational quotes of all time.
To read the full post, visit theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2017/06/03/ep152-passion-profit-pursuit-happiness-blogcast
Rabbi Sherre Hirsch speaks about concepts from her book, "Thresholds," sharing perspectives how people can navigate changes in their lives with confidence.
Complete episode show notes available at www.TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com/2017/05/18/ep151-Sherre-Hirsch-Thresholds
Emilie Wapnick is a multipotentialite on a mission to show people with a wide range of interests "how to be everything." Her new book is out now.
Full episode show notes available at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2017/05/03/ep150-emilie-wapnick-how-everything/
Negotiating isn't just always money; it's also about relationships. In this episode, Kwame Christian (American Negotiation Institute) offers tips to help us navigate tricky negotiation situations.
Full episode show notes are available at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2017/04/12/ep149-kwame-christian-negotiating-success
Lolly Daskal, author of "The Leadership Gap," gives an overview of the different archetypes and their gaps that have to be addressed to be your best self.
Full episode show notes can be found at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2017/03/30/ep148-lolly-daskal-close-leadership-gap/
Andy Molinsky, author of "Reach: A New Strategy to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Build Confidence, and Rise to the Challenge," shares how to decide when it's time to step outside your comfort zone, and ideas for easing the pain of making the leap.
Full episode show notes available at TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com/2017/03/16/ep147-andy-molinsky-reach-comfort-zone/
Patty K works with entrepreneurs with diverse, eclectic businesses. She shares insights on introducing yourself so that people really get what you do.
Full Episode Show Notes can be found at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2017/03/01/ep146-patty-k-introducing-ease/
What do you do when you're in the in-between spaces of life, where the answers aren't clear no matter how hard you try? Welcome to the Liminal Edge.
This episode is a blogcast; you'll find the full transcript of the episode here: http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2017/02/15/lessons-liminal-edges-life/
Betsy Talbot—traveler, author, and content marketing expert—reveals her entrepreneurial journey's twists and turns, and how she always lands on her feet.
Full episode show notes at TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com/2017/02/02/betsy-talbot-turning-points-beginning-again
Sam Weinman, author of "Win at Losing," profiled and interviewed successful people from many different backgrounds to discover the benefits of losing. He helps us to shift our perspective and have a healthier relationship with failures in business and in life.
Full episode show notes at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2017/01/20/ep143-sam-weinman-win-losing/
Dr. Peter and Brianna Borten, authors of "The Well Life," offer you advice on how to live your fullest life possible without burnout by paying attention to structure, sweetness, and space.
Full episode show notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2017/01/04/ep142-Briana-Peter-Borten-Living-Well-Life
Ep141: Tracy Timberlake shares why video is an ideal communication platform for introverts and how we can find the ideal video marketing strategy for our business.
Full episode show notes can be found at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/12/22/ep141-tracy-timberlake-smart-video-strategies-business/
This post explores business growth and success: how we define them, and why "normal" is okay. Content available as both a blog post and podcast.
Full post available at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/12/15/okay-want-normal-business-blogcast-ep140/
Joe Sanok is a mental health professional turned entrepreneur. In this episode, he shares his experiences of building a values-aligned business and his challenges of understanding introverts as an extrovert.
Full episode show notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/12/08/ep139-joe-sanok-building-sustainable-business
This week's guest, Katherine Mackenzie-Smith, is a life and business coach specializing in helping introverts acknowledge their inner leaders and share their greatest gifts with the world.
Full episode show notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/12/02/Ep138-Katherine-Mackenzie-Smith-League-Extraordinary-Introverts
Sarah Santacroce, founder of Simplicity, shares LinkedIn tips specifically for introverted entrepreneurs, alongside other business growth strategies.
Full episode show notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/11/23/ep137-sarah-santacroce-linkedin-introvert-business-building
David Hoffeld, author of "The Science of Selling," combines neuroscience with personal experience to share how introverts can sharpen their sales skills.
Full episode show notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/11/17/ep136-david-hoffeld-science-selling
Ep135: This post has been at least a year in the making. In true introvert fashion, I noticed a pattern of thought some time ago and took a while to process it internally, before it became so urgent that it had to be expressed externally. The catalyst for finally sharing it happened last week when I was being interviewed for a colleague’s podcast. She had asked me about challenges I’d overcome and what I’d learned from them. Once again, I was faced with this reality: I wasn’t sure I had any challenges worth sharing. When I told her this, she was intrigued and very interested in talking about it. And I realized that perhaps I wasn’t alone in my rather bizarre shame in not having walked through fire and come out alive with a really good story. That’s the backstory for today’s post, which is titled, Confessions of an Untraumatized 40-Something Happily Married Woman
You'll find the full post at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/11/04/confessions-untraumatized-40-something-happily-married-woman
Steve Farber, author of "The Radical Leap," shares how love, energy, audacity, and proof can transform our leadership perspective.
Full episode show notes at TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com/2016/10/26/Ep134-steve-farber-radical-leap-leadership
Cat Rose, founder of The League of Creative Introverts, gives advice on how to navigate social media and self-promotion without compromising authenticity.
Full episode show notes at TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com/2016/10/19/ep133-cat-rose-league-creative-introverts
Kwame Christian, founder of the American Negotiation Institute, gives entrepreneurs tips on how to approach negotiations with strength and confidence.
Full episode show notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/10/13/ep132-kwame-christian-negotiation-skills-entrepreneurs
Grace Bonney, founder of Design*Sponge, shares how she built a thriving online community and why it's important to have diverse voices in entrepreneurship.
Full episode show notes are available at TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com/2016/10/06/Ep131-grace-bonney-designsponge
Thea Orozco of Introvertology draws on a decade of social media experience to help us cut through the noise, have fun and be more productive online. Ep130 of The Introvert Entrepreneur Podcast.
Full Episode Show notes are available at TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com/2016/09/29/ep130-thea-orozco-introvertology-social-media
Justin E. Crawford, founder of Agents of Efficiency, offers advice about letting go of control and eliciting support for your business.
Full episode show notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/09/21/ep129-justin-crawford-efficiency-delegation-planned-obsolecense
Meta description preview:Stephanie Chandler of the Nonfiction Authors Association discusses navigating different publishing options and how being an author can boost your business.
Full episode show notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/09/14/stephanie-chandler-nonfiction-author/
Sara Harvey Yao, author of "Drop In: Lead with Deeper Presence and Courage," shares strategies for being more awake for our work and lives.
Full episode show notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/09/08/ep127-sara-harvey-yao-presence-mindfulness-dropping-in
Jenny Blake, author of "Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One," outlines the essential elements of a successful professional shift.
Full Episode Show Notes at
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How a trip to buy a new couch reminded me of the fundamentals of good sales techniques, and how they work well with an introvert's strengths.
Full post at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/08/12/ lessons-macys-furniture-salesman/
During Podcast Movement '16, I interviewed three introverted podcast hosts, asking about lessons learned and how introversion is a podcasting strength.
I speak with Ginger of The Outlander podcast, Keil Hauck of Chat with the Experts and It's All Dead podcasts, and Stephanie Zimmer of The TV Rewind podcast.
Full episode show notes at Theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/08/03/ep124-power-podcasting-platform-introverts
Andy Buelow, Executive Director of the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra, shares his experiences as an introverted nonprofit leader and how he navigates the people side of his work.
Full show notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/07/14/ep123-andy-buelow-introvert-nonprofit-leader
I'm playing the role of introvert anthropologist, interviewing nine (mostly) introverts to capture a bit of their story and what inspires them. Recorded in Chicago during the Podcast Movement conference.
More info at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/07/08/ep122-introverts-wild/
There’s no shortage of advice on how you “should” build your business. Here are 14 counter-intuitive, introvert friendly approaches that challenge the "shoulds." This is a blogcast episode, with the full text at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/06/29/ep-121-counter-intuitive-ways-build-business
Cate Brubaker, founder of Small Planet Studio, gives advice about living a location- independent life. We also get real about "laptop on the beach" images.
Full episode notes: http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/06/22/ep120-cate-brubaker-location-independent-business
Fred Mandell shares the story of his journey from financial executive to painter, sculptor, and leadership provocateur, as well as how business and creativity intersect.
Full show notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/06/16/ep119-fred-mandell-intersection-business-creativity
Podcast episode with Nancy Ancowitz, author of "Self-Promotion for Introverts," about shining the light on your strengths with authenticity and integrity. From the archives of The Introvert Entrepreneur Podcast (August 2010) with an updated intro and exit.
Full episode notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/06/08/ep118-nancy-ancowitz-art-self-promotion-introverts/
A "From the Vault" episode from The Introvert Entrepreneur Podcast archives (2011): author, coach, speaker, and introvert Melissa Wadsworth gives us tips on how to be more comfortable with the oft-dreaded but necessary task of small talk.
Learn more about Melissa at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/05/25/ep117-melissa-wadsworth-gives-small-talk-tips-introverts
In this podcast episode, Oren Klaff, author of "Pitch Anything," tells us what happens when business meets cognitive psychology.
Full notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/05/11/ep116-oren-klaff-tells-us-pitch-anything/
How you can move past inertia, perfectionism, and attachment by embracing the idea of creating and launching a minimum viable product.
This is a blogcast, which is an audio version of a blog post. You can read the post at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/05/05/life-changing-magic-launching-minimum-viable-product/
Creativity Coach Chelsea Karcher shares how introvert entrepreneurs can use creativity to find their voice and build their business.
Full episode show notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/04/27/ ep115-chelsea-karcher-creativity-leadership-entrepreneurship/
Jeffrey Shaw, host of the Creative Warriors Podcast, photographer, and coach, helps us reframe sales and move from struggle to success in our business.
Full episode show notes at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/04/20/ep114-jeffrey-shaw-sales-struggle-success/
Arden Clise of Clise Etiquette joins the podcast to tell us about her new book and shares tips on digital diplomacy and talking politics.
Full episode show notes at theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/04/13/ep113-arden-clise-essential-etiquette-professional-success/
In Episode 112 of The Introvert Entrepreneur Podcast, Geoffrey Parker co-author of " Platform Revolution: How Networked Markets Are Transforming the Economy--And How to Make Them Work for You," discusses how platform businesses have revolutionized aspects of our daily lives, from communication to acquiring media, and even hailing a cab.
Full Episode Notes at
http://http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/04/07/ep112-geoffrey-platform-revolution
I’ve been feeling a bit stuck lately, mostly in business, but a little in life. My entire existence during 2014 and 2015 was geared towards one thing: the publication process of my book, “The Introvert Entrepreneur.” Everything was focused on the launch date of Nov 3, 2015. And now that the date has come and gone, and we’re almost 4 months on the other side of it, I find myself feeling a bit rudderless. It's that feeling of being stuck that I explore in this episode, first by telling you about how I gained clarity on what was going on, and then by sharing a few ways for any of us to get unstuck.
Full episode notes at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/03/31/ep111-how-to-break-free-when-youve-run-aground/
How much of your energy do you expend rescuing others? Putting out fires? Being the hero? It can feel virtuous and purposeful to be "The Fixer," but it's also draining your valuable introvert energy. There's another way to support and empower others without sacrificing yourself. This episode shares my most popular post to-date, along with some new insights and responses from readers.
Full Episode Show Notes Here: http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/03/17/ep110-three-little-words-will-change-life-forever-extended-cut/
"Illuminate" authors Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez share how to craft powerful, action-oriented messages that move hearts and minds.
Complete Show Notes: http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/03/09/ep109-nancy-duarte-patti-sanchez-show-us-illuminate-message/
Professional Organizer Alison Kero shares how introverts can increase their energy by decreasing the amount of physical and mental clutter in their lives.
Full episode show notes at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/03/02/alison-kero-increasing-energy-decreasing-clutter
Vocal Coach Barbara McAfee introduces us how to increase our influence through the full range of voices we have within us: earth, fire, water, metal, air.
Full Show Notes at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/02/24/ep107-barbara-mcafee-teaches-us-how-to-bring-our-full-voice-to-life/
Jenean Morrison is a highly successful coloring book author and surface/textile designer. We talk about the adult coloring book craze and how she's managed visibility as an introvert.
Full episode show notes: http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/02/17/ep106-jenean-morrison-adult-coloring-books-success-introvert-artist-entrepreneur/
Sir John Hargrave, author of "Mind Hacking," shares how the lessons he learned during a 21-day fast apply to entrepreneurship.
Full program show notes at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/02/11/ep105-john-hargrave-goes-21-days-without-food-in-extreme-mind-hacking-experiment/
Pete Walter of DealWithTheMedia.com talks about how to get media exposure for your business using introvert friendly strategies.
Full Show Notes available at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/01/27/episode-103-pete-walter-gives-introvert-friendly-tips-getting-media-exposure/
Alex Honeysett, Marketing and Branding Consultant, shares how introvert entrepreneurs can improve message clarity and align marketing strategies with their strengths.
Full Show Notes can be found at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/01/21/ep102-alex-honeysett-on-marketing-and-message-clarity/
Julie Gordon White, author of Exit! 12 Steps to Sell Your Business for the Price You Deserve, shares how to begin with the end in mind.
Complete episode show notes at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2016/01/13/ep101-julie-gordon-white-successful-exit-strategy/
This episode features the top five most downloaded episodes between 2010-2015. We hear interview excerpts from introverts Debbie Page Whitlock, Laurie, Helgoe, Donna Rowe, Susan Cain, and Mary Anne Radmacher.
Full Show Notes: http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2015/12/23/ep100-debbie-page-whitlock-laurie-helgoe-donna-rowe-susan-cain-mary-anne-radmacher/
With ever shrinking attention spans, being able to establish meaningful communication and connections with others is that much more important. How do you create the perfect lasting impression for your enterprise when people will give you less time and attention than a goldfish? Tracy Benson of On the Same Page LLC explains how to crack the communication code with practical steps for your business, including advice on establishing trust and the importance of storytelling.
Full show notes at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2015/12/09/ep98-tracy-benson-encourages-introverts-to-connect-through-storytelling/
David J.P. Fisher (D. Fish) is a speaker, coach, and best-selling author of Networking in the 21st Century: Why Your Network Sucks and What to Do About It. Building on 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and sales professional, he combines nuanced strategy and real-world tactics to help professionals become more effective, efficient, and happy.
Full show notes at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2015/12/17/ep99-david-jp-fisher-helps-introverts-navigate-networking-in-the-21st-century/
If you want to increase your visibility and credibility, then implementing a smart media strategy is a solid way to go. My guest is Catriona Pollard, founder and director of CP Communications and the author of "From Unknown To Expert," a step-by-step process for growing your profile and expanding your influence by becoming a recognized expert in your field using PR and social media.
Full Show Notes Here: http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2015/12/02/ep97-catriona-pollard-on-going-from-unknown-to-expert/
Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simply Celebrate, shares her thoughts on gratitude, mindfulness, happiness, true success, and of course, celebrating!
Full show notes at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2015/11/19/ep96-sherry-rihe-small-stuff/
What I learned about ego and success in the process of launching my new book, "The Introvert Entrepreneur." A special podcast episode with complete transcript online: http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2015/11/04/ep95-ego-success-and-the-book-launch/
Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, Ph.D., Certified Speaking Professional, is a best-selling author and global keynote speaker who is known as the “Champion of Introverts.” In addition to her latest book, The Genius of Opposites, she has written two best-selling books about introverts (Quiet Influence and The Introverted Leader), which have been translated into 14 languages.
In this episode, we talk about: * Encouraging introverts and extroverts to work together in a healthy manner * Being confident in your strengths as an introvert * Assessing yourself and others to make the best decisions * Recognizing how powerful opposite pairings can be * Understanding the role of passion in your personal and professional life * Considering “the walking meeting” as a means of easing tension * Acknowledging that it is okay to address conflict * Setting up battles for win-win success * Speaking your truth
Full episode show notes at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2015/10/28/ep94-jennifer-kahnweiler-reveals-the-genius-of-opposites/
Kevin Kruse is a New York Times bestselling author, an Inc 500 startup founder, and his newest book, “15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management” is based on groundbreaking research into the habits of Olympic athletes, straight-A students, over 200 entrepreneurs and 7 billionaires, including Mark Cuban. A self-described "massive introvert," Kevin tells us why we should toss out our to-do lists and shares other productivity secrets of highly successful people.
Full show notes: http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2015/10/21/ep93-kevin-kruse-and-the-15-secrets-successful-people-know-about-time-management
David Nihill is the Founder of FunnyBizz, a community and conference series where business meets humor to abolish boring content. He is also the author of the best-selling book “Do You Talk Funny?” He has been featured in Inc., Lifehacker, The Huffington Post, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and Forbes. We chat about why introverts make great comics, how to find humor in the serious, and how to incorporate humor into presentations for greater impact.
Complete Show Notes: http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2015/10/14/ep92-david-nihill-teaches-us-about-the-power-of-humor/
It’s my pleasure to welcome Julia Pimsleur to the podcast today. She’s celebrating the launch of her new book, "Million Dollar Women: The Essential Guide for Female Entrepreneurs Who Want to Go Big,” which was just published on October 6, 2015. Julia is a self-proclaimed extrovert, but as you’ll hear through our conversation, she has wisdom that’s valuable to introverts when it comes to building a successful business and “going big” on your own terms, according to your own definition of “big.” And for the men listening to this, you’ll find her advice valuable, too!
Julia Pimsleur is the CEO and Founder of Little Pim, the leading system for introducing young children to a second language.
Full Show Notes: theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2015/10/07/ep91-julia-pimsleur-on-going-big-instead-of-going-broke/
Geoff Woods of The Mentee Podcast shares how to set yourself up for success when looking for the perfect mentor to support your entrepreneurial journey. Full show notes available at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2015/09/30/ep90-geoff-woods-shares-how-to-find-the-perfect-mentor
Dave Stachowiak has spent the last eleven years honing his skills at the prestigious Dale Carnegie corporate training and self-improvement firm. He is currently Executive Vice President of Talent Development with Dale Carnegie of Southern Los Angeles. Dave leads training programs for top organizations, and was named by Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts to Watch in 2015. He produces and hosts the Coaching for Leaders weekly podcast, as well as the daily Carnegie Coach podcast with the Dale Carnegie organization.
In this episode, Dave describes the epiphany he had during a sales call, and how it changed his professional life forever. We also talk about how to honor your core energy and strengths, especially when you’re in an environment that is more extroverted in nature.
Full show notes available at http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2015/09/23/ep89-dave-stachowiak-of-coaching-for-leaders/
Introverts have incredible opportunities to build successful businesses, and leveraging online resources is one reason those opportunities exist. I’m pleased to welcome Andrea Lake to The Introvert Entrepreneur podcast to share insights that she’s gained as the founder of multiple businesses, all while balancing her introvert and extrovert energies. Andrea is a serial entrepreneur who has founded 14 companies since she was 18 years old. Her current active companies are StickerJunkie.com, YogaJunkie, and Delinquent Distribution, which owns sales rights to the merchandise for the largest video games in the world, including Minecraft. She’s also the co-founder of Mentor Mojo, which we’re going to learn more about during our conversation. We also learn about her experience as a contestant on Donald Trump's show "The Apprentice," including the real reason she was "fired"!
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Are you guilty of having a single story about introverts or extroverts? This post was inspired by a TED Talk by novelist Chimamanda Adichie. If you wish to read the post, you can find it here: http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/2015/09/14/the-danger-of-a-single-introvert-extrovert-story/
I don’t want to assume that everyone listening to this podcast is an introvert, but I’m probably safe in guessing that most of you are. And if you are an introvert, you know something about feeling on the edges of things. Of not being understood, of feeling out of step with the people around you, or even sometimes feeling like you wish you weren’t an introvert.
Matt Curry understands this idea of feeling like he's on the edge of things, but with a twist: He's has a condition known as Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD. And he's found a way to leverage what others often view as a liability.
Matt is a serial entrepreneur and WSJ Best Selling author of "The ADD Entrepreneur." He built Curry’s Auto Service into a 10-location chain, servicing almost 5,000 cars per month, and was voted the “Top Shop” in North America as voted by MotorAge Magazine, as well as earned recognition as an INC 5000 for Fastest Growing Companies for three consecutive years. Matt is Founder of The Hybrid Shop, a company dedicated to training the automotive aftermarket in hybrid and electric vehicle technology.
Connect with Matt
adashofcurry.com
thehybridshop.com
The ADD Entrepreneur--How to Harness your Superpowers to Create a Kick Ass Company
facebook.com/matt.curry.739
twitter.com/matthybrid1
linkedin.com/in/mattcurry2
Sometimes, it’s good to mix a business with a little pleasure, and today’s guest is the perfect person to help us do that. We’re going to be talking about the introvert superpowers that we can tap into in order to form relationships, whether they’re romantic, platonic or professional.
While we often focus on various aspects of entrepreneurship in this podcast, I think it’s also important to address the more personal side of being an introvert. After all, how we show up in life is how we show up for our business. And how we form relationships is important whether we’re at work or at home. What I find interesting about my conversation with Sarah Jones is how often I notice the overlap between looking for love and networking, prospecting, or connecting with clients. And while Sarah’s focus is on introverted men, what she shares definitely offers insights for introverted women.
Sarah Jones founded Introverted Alpha to help smart introverted men attract women naturally. She’s been featured by Cosmo, Business Insider, The Good Men Project, YourTango, MSN, LifeHack, and more.
Connect with Sarah:
introvertedalpha.com facebook.com/introvertedalpha twitter.com/introvertdalpha
Welcome to BlogCast #6 from The Introvert Entrepreneur. This is an audio recording of a post from Aug 11, 2015, and it’s titled “How to Cure a Case of Shoulditis."
To read the full post, visit www.TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com/category/blog
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a company of 1,000 or a company of 1: Culture matters. It’s an energy that sends a message about who you are and what you stand for. And it’s key to whether your company experiences performance breakdowns or breakthroughs. Our guest today is an expert in defining company culture and taking a strengths-based approach to growth. We talk about ways businesses large and small can shape their culture, as well as how we can shift the way we see “engagement” so that it includes all types of communication styles, introverted and extroverted.
Mike Goldman is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant and author of the book Performance Breakthrough: The 4 Secrets of Passionate Organizations. He has over 25 years consulting and coaching companies from the local entrepreneur to the Fortune 500.
Throughout his career at Accenture and Deloitte Consulting, he helped companies like Verizon, Disney, Polo Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Kmart, Dillard’s, Liz Claiborne and Levi Strauss.
In 2007, Mike founded Performance Breakthrough to help mid-sized companies achieve dramatic business growth. He does this by working with leadership teams to ensure they have the right people, strategies and execution habits for growth.
Connect with Mike
performance-breakthrough.com
passionateorganizations.com
Performance Breakthrough: The 4 Secrets of Passionate Organizations
Facebook: facebook.com/passionateorganization
Twitter: twitter.com/mgoldman10
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mgoldman10
Many people enter into entrepreneurship with the intention of creating more freedom in their lives. Freedom to choose their own schedule, create their own services and products, express themselves as they wish and earn the income they desire.
And yet... we often get stuck in a time-for-money business model that deprives us of the freedom we seek.
In this episode, I speak with John Warrillow, who shares with us a few ways to create a business that enables you to have freedom without sacrificing your bottom line. We primarily explore the subscription-based business model, which he explains as being viable for a wider range of businesses than you might think.
John is the creator of The Value Builder System, a statistically proven methodology for improving a company’s value by up to 71%. He is the author of the bestselling book Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, which was recognized by both Fortune and Inc Magazine as one of the best business books of 2011.
John’s new book, The Automatic Customer: Creating A Subscription Business In Any Industry was released by Random House in February 2015. John has been recognized by B2B Marketing as one of the top 10 business-to-business marketers in the United States.
Connect with John:Website: inc.com/author/JohnWarrillow
Facebook: facebook.com/BuiltToSell
Twitter: twitter.com/JohnWarrillow
Before I started The Introvert Entrepreneur, I called my coaching business “Intentional Talk.” It was my way of saying “empowering language” which is basically about choosing our words – especially in our self-talk – carefully. So instead of “I should” we say “I want” or instead of “I’m no good at that,” we say “I’m learning to become better.” Our words have power, and nowhere is that more true than the words that originate in our minds.
In this episode, we dive a bit deeper into how to shift the way we think and the words we use to talk about our situation and ourselves. Our expert is Sir John Hargrave, CEO of Media Shower, the world's premiere content marketing company. His new book "Mind Hacking: How to Change Your Mind for Good in 21 Days," about how to reprogram your mind and change your life, is available from Simon and Schuster's Gallery Books in January 2016 or as a preview ebook at www.mindhacki.ng.
Connect with John:
Website: mindhacki.ng Website: mediashower.com Book: amazon.com/Mind-Hacking-Change-Your-Good/dp/1501105655 Facebook: facebook.com/sirjohnhargrave Twitter: twitter.com/sirjohnhargrave LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnhargrave
If you've been a listener or blog reader for a while, you might know that I'm not a fan of all this "step outside your comfort zone" stuff. At least, here's what I'm not a fan of: shaming our comfort zones and acting as if they are hotbeds of laziness and stagnation. So that's why I love this conversation with Casey Lightbody of Cloud Marketing Services and the Empowered Women Revolution. She talks about our comfort zone as a place to operate out of, to let our strengths become even stronger. We also touch on the power of developing your personal brand, letting go of perfectionism, and how she sees herself as moving from being more extroverted to being more introverted.
Casey Lightbody supports women with small voices but big dreams to step up and fulfill their extraordinary potential. She is the founder of the Empowered Women Revolution, an organization whose mission is to help sensitive and quiet women find their voices, rock their businesses, and love their lives.
Connect with Casey:
Empowered Women Revolution: http://www.empoweredwomenrevolution.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredwomenrev
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EW_Revolution
LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/caseylightbody
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK8gwAOIXIyfw-KH2ot-a3g
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/empowered_women/
It’s not every day I get to talk to the leader of a company that has a growing global presence and is in the midst of lots of organizational change. So when Pat Willmot reached out to me about Great Pretenders, I was immediately interested in her story.
We talk about the evolution of her journey with Great Pretenders, what it was like in those early years when they had big dreams and little experience, and how they've grown into a company that serves customers worldwide. And of course, we spend some time talking about what role introversion has played in Pat's professional life.
Patricia Willmot is currently the president and CEO of Great Pretenders, an award-winning children's costume organization. Great Pretenders was started in 1989 and is an umbrella of Creative Education, an organization that is committed to promoting child education and development through pretend play.
Website: www.greatpretenders.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/grtpretenders
Twitter: twitter.com/grtpretenders
Instagram: instagram.com/grtpretenders
Pinterest: pinterest.com/grtpreteners
The audio version of my May 19, 2015 blog post, "The Perfect Job for Any Introvert."
What kind of businesses are suitable for an introvert entrepreneur? The kind that have autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
Stand up in front of a group. No script. No prep. No rules. This is improv in a way. Its not quite as scary as that, even though that set-up is likely to send many an introvert running in the opposite direction. And in fact, what looks like a completely spontaneous improv situation actually DOES have rules, and there are ways to prepare yourself. Sure, theres no script, but life doesnt have a script, so who needs one?
Ive spoken several times over the years about the power of improv and how it can be a transformative tool for introverts. In this episode, I talk to one of the first people to put the principles of improv together with the world of business.
Bob Kulhan is an Adjunct Professor of Business Administration for The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University as well as an Adjunct Professor of Business for Columbia Business School, Columbia University. He also is the CEO of Business Improvisations. BI is a world-class leader in developing experiential learning programs for businesses.
Bob and I start by defining improv (it might not be what you think!), then talk about how it has grown to be an exciting alternative to traditional professional development offerings. He also offers some basic improv principles you can use to make networking more enjoyable, as well as tips for getting yourself off the mental hamster wheel.
CONNECT WITH BOB
Website: BusinessImprov.com Facebook: facebook.com/businessimprov Twitter: twitter.com/bizimprov
How does a solitude-loving introvert launch a new product? And what if that product is in a new-to-her category that requires vulnerability and high creativity?
That's the place Betsy Talbot found herself when she accepted the challenge to write her first romance novel. She committed to not only writing the first novel, but quickly found that she had a series on her hands! I met Betsy about five years ago, just before she left Seattle with her husband to embark on a world traveling adventure. Even though our introduction was brief, I was instantly inspired by her energy and go-for-it attitude. So it’s with great pleasure that I welcome her to the podcast for a conversation about the latest twist in her entrepreneurial journey.
Betsy Talbot is a 40-something traveler and author. When she’s not traveling or penning books about love, adventure, and self-discovery, she is hiking, learning flamenco dancing, and drinking wine in a tiny whitewashed village in Spain.
Betsy is the coauthor of four books with her husband Warren Talbot, and they also co-hosts of the popular weekly podcast, Married with Luggage. (side note: I interviewed Betsy and Warren together in 2014 – look for episode 66 on my website).
Her latest project is The Late Bloomers Series, a 5-book romance series about women in their 40s. Because women with experience make the best characters…in life and on the page.
CONNECT with Betsy
Website: http://www.BetsyTalbot.com
Wild Rose: Book 1 of The Late Bloomers Series: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T9VLK8W/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betsygraytalbot
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/betsytalbot
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsytalbot
Pinterest: http://www.Pinterest.com/betsytalbot
If there’s one thing I hear over and over again from my clients, it’s that they want to overcome procrastination. The web is overflowing with posts, podcasts and X-step programs to fix the procrastination epidemic that's running rampant.But what if the answer wasn't to "fix" it, but to find a way to shift our relationship with it? My guest is Self-Discipline Strategist Rory Vaden. His book Take the Stairs is a #1 Wall St Journal, #1 USA Today, and #2 New York Times bestseller. As an award-winning entrepreneur and business leader, Rory co-founded Southwestern Consulting™ and is founder of The Center for the Study of Self-Discipline (CSSD). His latest book is called Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time.
Rory is the world’s leader on defining the psychology around modern-day procrastination, called Priority Dilution™ - in fact, he coined the term. He speaks and consults on how to say no to the things that don’t matter, and yes to the things that do.Rory and I talk about the secrets of time multipliers, getting over introvert overthinking, and making friends with procrastination once and for all.
Connect with RoryWebsite: roryvaden.com
"Procrastinate on Purpose" on Amazon: tiny.cc/puggvx
Facebook: facebook.com/rorywvaden
Twitter: twitter.com/rory_vaden
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/roryvaden
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/rvaden1