Speaking Of Wealth with Jason Hartman (podcast)

Jason Hartman sits down with Jeff Berry for today's Speaking of Wealth show. Jason does a quick 16 minute interview with Jeff to talk about his company, Colloquy and why small businesses should adopt loyalty programs. Jeff talks about how loyalty programs help you understand the customer better and how they can also help you tailor your business to your best customer's needs on today's episode. 

 

Key Takeaway:

1:10 – Jeff's company, Colloquy, is actually a word. Jeff talks about what the word means. 

1:45 – Jeff is currently located in Toronto. 

4:50 – Small businesses are often closer to their clients and these businesses might not see the value of adopting a loyalty program. 

6:55 – Learning about what the customer wants is just as important for a large business as it is for a small business. 

9:40 – If you take your loyalty program digital, you'll be able to learn more about the customer and their needs. 

11:30 – Where's the future headed with loyalty programs? Jeff explains in this segment. 

15:30 – It's free to subscribe to Colloquy. 

 

Mentioned In This Episode:

500friends.com

https://www.loyalty.com/

https://colloquy.com/

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Jonathan Deutsch joins Jason Hartman to talk about his company, Tumult, and product called Hype.  And, explains how it can benefit people in graphic design.

 

Key Takeaways 

02:40 – HTML5 is use to render websites and also the language of the web. Tumult uses HTML5 into their tools.

03:56 – Hype is good for making interactive and animated websites and it's similar to PowerPoint and Keynote.

05:09 – Example for using Hype.

06:40 – La Presse has done some pretty interesting things with Hype.

09:10 – You can also use Hype for making out any type of card for people.

10:10 – Hype is desktop application for Mac and it using key frames to animate.

11:24 – You don't have to be very technical to use Hype. 

11:58 – Go to Tumult to buy and HyperEdit is also a product that people can buy.

 

Mentioned in this episode

Tumult

La Presse

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Today’s Speaking of Wealth Show sees Jason Hartman talk to the Executive VP of PressReader, Alex Gruntsev. In a world where print media is rising and falling, and technology is constantly bettering itself, PressReader is the service that answers all of your wishes. Alex discusses what his company can offer to consumers world-wide, and also gives his opinion on the future of publishing and marketing industries. 

 

Key Takeaways

01.26 – Alex Gruntsev talks about the idea behind PressReader, a unique reading experience. 

02.53 – The days of managing individual newspaper and magazine subscriptions are coming to an end.

07.27 – English language publications make up just a fraction of PressReader’s available stock, so take the chance to brush up on a foreign language too!

08.03 – The publishing industry is in a massive state of change, and now you no longer have to settle on just one publication. Feel free to pick and choose as much as you want.

11.17 – With music and film industries going digital, maybe it’s time print followed suit?

15.08 – Innovations in one area open up so many other opportunities for innovation in related markets and industries.

19.45 – To find out more and sign up, head to www.PressReader.com 

Direct download: SOW2018320Alex20Gruntsev.mp3
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Speaking of Wealth, today, focuses on the value and variation of incubator services. Jason Hartman speaks to Sramana Mitra, the Founder of One Million by One Million, who talks about what it means to be a part of a global virtual incubator and just what membership can offer you and your company to promote and stimulate growth in such an unstable world. 

 

Key Takeaways

01.50 – Sramana Mitra explains what sets One Million by One Million apart from other incubator services.

06.00 – Don’t be one of the 600,000 entrepreneurial businesses that falls apart every year. 

06.48 – Take advantage of the chance to get involved with weekly online entrepreneurial seminars.

08.55 – Even if you don’t fit into the 1% of being fundable, all is not lost.

11.30 – In a world where networking and knowing the right people is so vital, getting involved in a large, evolving community can only be a good thing.

13.33 – Every year it seems that more businesses are being created to help ease the logistics of starting your own business. 

16.28 – For more information about One Million by One Million and to access all of their free services, head to www.1Mby1M.com 

Direct download: SOW_182_Sramana20Mitra.mp3
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In a world where everyone is trying to increase and improve their online presence, some insider know-how and a platform that does the hard work for you seems pretty appealing. Today’s Speaking of Wealth Show sees Jason Hartman speak to Demian Farnworth, Chief Writer of Copyblogger Media about web hosting, creating the best podcast possible and securing a keen, passionate audience. 

 

Key Takeaways

02.11 – In such a full stage, how do you make sure people hear you?

05.06 – The answers you’ll get are only as good as the questions you can ask.

10.00 – Challenge what people think and everyone will come away with a wider, fuller knowledge. 

11.30 – Rainmaker is a platform designed for those who want to expand their media presence – hassle-free.

18.49 – Getting a strong following takes time. Stick at it and figure out what works for you.

22.40 – Find a way to monetize any fame you’ve got and it’ll be worth the effort.

24.58 – Infographics – only worth doing when you’ve got money to invest in the right designer.

31.36 – Make your asset pillars work by showing how versatile they can be through different media.

33.35 – For more information, head to www.Copyblogger.com, or Demian’s personal website, www.TheCopyBot.com 

 

Mentioned in this episode

www.Dribble.com

www.DeepDyve.com

Direct download: SOW_181_Demian_Farnworth20-20Rainmaker_website_26_Copyblogger_Media.mp3
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Today’s guest is Jane Sotkin of Property Place, who provides her wisdom and insight into the tricky topic of emotions. She brings up the interesting idea that emotions are habits formed in childhood, but which if not kept in check, can seriously affect the way your brain works as an adult. 

 

Key Takeaways

02.52 – Joan Sotkin describes how her background led her to her current field of work.

05.50 – Such fundamental things as birth-order and number of siblings can have a huge impact on your psychology as an adult.

10.30 – It doesn’t matter how you process these emotions, but it is vital that you find a way that works for you.

17.10 – We think our lives are set in stone but they’re not. They’re always flexible and changeable. 

22.30 – A big part of success is about sticking to what you believe and paying little attention to how others judge you.

27.26 – Find out more about Joan Sotkin and get access to some great resources at www.ProsperityPlace.com

 

Mentioned in this episode

Build Your Money Muscles by Joan Sotkin

www.ProsperityPlace.com

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:30pm EDT

Today’s  Speaking of Wealth Show features the ultimate in the world of travel, Chris Guillebeau, who has visited every one of the world’s countries. Together, he and Jason Hartman discuss many of the issues facing those looking at finding alternative sources of income, as well as providing general life tips to achieve the most success and satisfaction from what you do. He also describes some of the personal, real-life stories included in his latest book The Happiness of Pursuit. 

 

Key Takeaways

02.36 – Chris Guillebeau is one of the rare few who can say they’ve visited every country in the world, but it’s not just about bragging rights.

04.47 – Having just a $100 start-up gives you the chance to branch out, become empowered and find meaningful freedom.

10.20 – Once you’ve figured out what you want to get from life, you can work your projects around that.

12.16 – There are certain questions you need to ask yourself to be sure you’re really getting everything you can out of life.

16.12 – Try not to regret late starts – it’s almost never the first movers who end up most successful. 

18.55 – Chris Guillebeau’s book, The Happiness Pursuit, deals with the undertaking of various challenges, how real people have dealt with them and the effects they’ve had on them.

21.21 – People like having some kind of marker that shows how far they’ve come and how far they’ve got to go. It can help to make the challenge feel even more real. 

22.39 – For more information and to read Chris’s blog, head to www.ChrisGuillebeau.com

23.21 – Whatever it is you want to do, start it. No-one’s going to do it for you and you have to start somewhere.

 

Mentioned in this episode

The $100 Start Up by Chris Guillebeau

The Happiness Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau

www.TheMilesGuy.com

The Lean Start Up by Eric Ries

Direct download: SOW__179_Chris_Guillebeau.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:47am EDT

Joining Jason Hartman on today’s Speaking of Wealth Show is fellow podcaster, Freddie Mixell. Freddie is something of a podcasting guru with his various websites, including the Podcasters’ Boot Camp. Today, he lets listeners into his ultimate top tips on podcasting, ranging from creating interesting content, how to get your podcast up and running, and how to work your way as high up iTunes’ charts as possible.

 

Key Takeaways

02.56 – Freddie Mixell’s very first tip is fundamental: having an idea is great, but your podcast is nothing until you actually put in the effort to create it.

04.25 – The introduction of guests adds a new element to your show, and is great for increasing your audience.

05.25 – Social media, in its very nature, can help emerging podcasters in so many ways!

06.10 – iTunes lists and rankings are fuelled by ratings and reviews; take every chance to get those

09.48 – Every piece of information you give is important. Work out the tricks to filling in forms.

14.00 – Turn podcasting into a social experience and see your audience and following grow!

17.27 – Find out more from Freddie Mixel at www.PodcastersBootCamp.com

 

Mentioned in this episode

Podcasting: Good to Great by Jared Easley

Direct download: SOW_178_Freddie_Mixell_7_Podcasting_Tips.mp3
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Former online guru, Ryan Moran, joins Jason Hartman to talk about the pitfalls and success of working with marketing and info-publishing in this Internet-fueled world. They discuss topics such as how to optimize product selection and sales on Amazon, as well as how you can use other people’s actions as a chance to work out what’s best for your business.

 

Key Takeaways

03.58 – Passive income streams are always best when there’s no correlation between time invested and money gained.

06.02 – If you’re selling with Amazon, be sure to think clearly about how you want your products conveyed.

10.01 – Ryan Moran gives some of his more specific strategies for success which worked for him.

16.13 – Look at what everyone else is doing and work out what you can do differently.

18.17 – Like with Google, there are a few key ways to working through Amazon’s algorithm.

22.22 – Before you even think about selling strategies, you need to ask some questions to optimize your product selection.

27.38 – Think about the lifestyle you envisioned and stick to that. Don’t lose your purpose.

30.12 – The longer your vision of success, the more successful you will be.

31.48 – For more information about Ryan Moran, head to www.FreedomFastLane.com and search ‘Freedom Fast Lane’ in the iTunes store to access his podcast.

 

Mentioned in this episode

www.FreedomFastLane.com

Direct download: SOW_177_Ryan_Moran_Freedom_Fast_Lane_Internet_Marketing.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:43pm EDT

Kurt Mortensen is an expert in persuasion, influence, and negotiation. He has spent at least 15 years studying the art of persuasion and motivational psychology. He is also a best-selling author and has written books such as The Laws of Charisma, Maximum Influence, and Persuasion IQ. He shares some important tips and tricks on the show to help you become a little bit more persuasive in your every day life. 

 

Key Takeaways:

3:30 – Everything we do and what we want comes from the ability to influence other people. 

6:40 – Millionaires are more open to hearing what you have to say than the average joe. 

10:15 – People believe charisma is born in people, but the truth it is learned. 

15:10 – People who over do their perfume or cologne is a big turn off during a business meeting. Keep it simple. 

20:15 – How you word things is also a big factor to how you influence people. 

24:00 – How do you change the mood of an audience? Kurt explains in this segment. 

28:05 – Biggest problem for persuaders is that they push too much. 

30:10 – We gotta get the little yeses along the way before we can get the big yes. Break it down in smaller pieces.

 

Mentioned In This Episode: 

http://www.persuasioniq.com/

http://www.kurtmortensen.com/

Direct download: SoW_176_Kurt_Mortensen_Influence.mp3
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