“Your story is needed.” This is something almost every entrepreneur has heard before but when it comes to choosing which avenue to go with, the options can be overwhelming. In comes podcasting, an easy way to get your message out there and build a solid base of the audience you want to reach. Today you’ll learn how you can upgrade your podcast and start making real change every single week.

Our guest today is an entrepreneur and master marketer who has worked for some of the biggest companies in the world, like Google, Ford, and GM. He has learned from the best in the business and has taken those lessons to help build strategies, tactics, and resources that have grown over 10,000 small businesses. When we said you can start making real change, we didn’t just mean the value you bring. Tony has practical tips to help grow your podcast and start making profits off of what you bring to the table each week.

Listen in as Tony talks about his journey of being an entrepreneur, losing everything twice, and leaning into the skills that make people money. You’ll learn the important questions you need to ask when thinking about marketing your podcast. As well as the nuts and bolts of advertising, sponsorship, joint ventures, and even how to find the best guests for your podcast. This isn’t all about marketing, Tony talks about how building all your assets out will not only strengthen your podcast but help create a message that makes a real impact in your audience’s lives.

Whether you have a well-established podcast or are just starting out. This episode is filled with tools and keys to unlock your potential and explode your business. To find the resources we talked about in the episode, check out the links below!

As entrepreneurs, we live in a world that is ever-changing. It can feel like every time you turn around there are new programs to learn, new software to learn, new algorithms, new platforms to leverage, and new ways to approach your business.

With only 24 hours in the day, It can be hard to find the balance between staying on the cutting edge of entrepreneurship, and falling down the rabbit hole of learning just to learn…

That’s why in today’s episode our guest is going to give you the tools to determine precisely which evergreen and profitable skills will bring the max value to your audience and save you time in the long run.

Join us as we talk with Xavier Major, a master marketer, and entrepreneur who has helped hundreds of real estate investors make boatloads of cash from off-market deals. With 10 years of experience in the marketing world, Xavier has “failed” towards success and the keys you need to pinpoint your audience’s problems and offer the solutions that really make an impact.

Here at Inside The Greenroom, we are all about events and the connections we make through them. Listen in as Xavier talks about the process in which he refined his methods and the importance he places on face-to-face conversation. You’ll get his best tips and tricks on how you can always know what your audience needs and the actual solution to their problems even if it’s not popular in the industry. Whether you’re a speaker, meeting planner, or attendee, Xavier talks about how you can leverage events to build your skills, make meaningful connections, and save time by cutting through the noise and focusing on what matters.

If you’ve been struggling with what steps to take next in your business then this episode is for you. So, hit play and learn how you can accelerate your business today! For more resources or to connect with Xavier check out the links below!

No one would have said that Nicole Mixdorf hated her job in a global firm…

Traveling the world, making money, she was happy and successful. But that all changed when her father was diagnosed with cancer and the stress at work followed her home. When this stress caused her own health problems, Nicole knew it was time to hang up the golden handcuffs and do something about it. 

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Nicole’s story doesn’t end there, she is the founder and Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) of Balance by Nature a company launched to inspire busy professionals to create more balance in their lives and thrive. We take a look at how Nicole started her journey of balancing wellness and success, from building her business from the ground up to shedding her perfectionist mentality, and even the things she wishes she would have done at the beginning! 

Join us as Nicole talks about her work with corporations and helping them create a culture of wellness that brings new life and intention into their business. With everything upended in the world for the past two years, it is more crucial than ever to focus on the practices that keep us healthy, focused, and ready to serve. You’ll get practical tips on how you can maintain a stress-free work-life balance, even when you’re working from home. 

When you hit play, you’ll hear Nicole’s top tips for nailing a speaking interview, how to connect with the audience more deeply, and even how you can maximize your communication and effectiveness. Don’t wait for the burnout to catch you. Learn how you can start reviving your work (and personal) life today!

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“You are here to give a gift.”

If you’ve listened to the show before, you may have heard this nugget of wisdom from our host Blair Bryant Nichols! This is his favorite advice to give speakers who are about to go on stage. 

Our guest today is the embodiment of what it means to live out this advice practically, with one essential addition…your GIFT is your STORY!

Welcome, Michelle Prince Inside The Greenroom! Michelle is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, publishing expert, leadership coach, and CEO/Founder of Performance Publishing Group. Listen in as Michelle shares her journey from working with the one and only, Zig Ziglar as a college student to writing the book that would eventually grow into her incredible platform. 

It all started when Michelle wanted to write her story, not for fame or fortune, but so she could share it, even if it was just with her kids. What she didn’t expect was for it to open up not only speaking opportunities, but coaching, events, and eventually her very own publishing company. 

If you know you have a book inside you, but you can’t get the thought “nobody really needs to hear my journey” out of your head..this episode is for you. Hit play to get Michelle’s best tips and practices for how to find the fastest path to starting and finishing your book, choosing the best publishing track for you, and even how you can repurpose content to reach as many people as possible. This episode is filled with amazing insight into how you can successfully leverage your story and start growing your business now. 

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We all know as entrepreneurs that one of the best things you can do to serve someone is to help solve their biggest need or eliminate a pain point. But what if that “someone” is actually a big corporation? Maybe corporations aren’t on your ideal client list but the opportunity for growth, revenue, and connections skyrockets if you know how to get in. 

Lucky for you we have just the expert. 

Angelique Rewers is a powerhouse when it comes to making genuine connections with organizations and corporations. With over ten years of experience in a corporate setting to now running her own consulting business, she knows the ins and outs of how your small business can get big clients. Listen in as you hear Angelique’s journey from corporate to entrepreneur, and how she has developed a tried and true process to make your business stand out when it matters most. 

You’ll get insight into the corporate world along with her best practices to not only get hired but make a genuine connection. She talks about finding the clients that are ready for you and how important it is to create quick wins that are repeatable to any audience you have. As well as her definite “don’ts” when it comes to communicating with decision-makers and why it all comes down to conversation. 

Angelique will have you tightening up your softer sides and stepping into a purpose that may change your world forever. So hit play and learn how you can tap into a whole new world that is waiting for you! 

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“The impact you have starts the moment you say yes.:

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! If you agree with the statement above then this episode is for you. Loren Lahav is a dynamite speaker and entrepreneur who is passionate about staying true to herself and spreading her impact with as much authenticity as possible. She has shared the stage with names such as Gary Vaynerchuk, Tony Robbins, and Kevin O’Leary just to name a few and has spoken for top brands all across the nation. 

Listen in as Loren talks about how she began working in the speaking industry by focusing on her gifts and making unforgettable events. You’ll hear how she transitioned from behind the scenes to stepping out on stage and fearlessly saying yes to anything that was given to her. 

Join us as we talk about the importance of staying true to yourself and why you should always go the extra 10%. You’ll learn practical tips to creating lasting impact not only on the audience in front of you but for those who happen to be around the event too. Loren talks about the questions you should be asking as a speaker as well as the lessons she’s learned from her greatest teachers, observation and experience. 

When you hit play you’ll hear an energy packed conversation on how you can take a deep dive into lessons from coaches, events, and even hotels to create the best version of yourself and create a lasting impact everywhere you go. 

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Every entrepreneur knows that to create a successful business you need to find a need or desire within your market and solve it. But there’s something extra exciting about the entrepreneur who built a business to solve their own need. 

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Christina Weber is a social entrepreneur, relationship activist, connection coach, podcast host, and founder and CEO of WeDeepen. A company devoted to creating deeper connections and better communication through transformational events and experiences. Christina gives us a look into how WeDeepen started and how it moved from the dating circuit to curating events that would bring better communication and deeper connection with yourself and others around you. 

Listen in as Christina talks about the moment she realized she needed to inject energy into her desires and how that journey lead to the trials and errors of creating the best event possible. You’ll learn about how Christina has brought in tantra to help with the web of connections within different events, her best tips to create an unforgettable experience, and even how you can open up a community and have thoughtful conversations on difficult subjects. 

For more resources or to connect with Christina, check out the links below!

The term the ‘struggle is real’ seems to be a universal cliche at this point in history. Whether the troubles that came in 2020 was hard on your business or just plain hard, chances are you’ve if you look hard enough you have still grown in one way or another. Our guest today wouldn’t call himself an expert on this topic (his resume begs to differ), but then again, that seems to be how his business thrives.

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today we talk with NY Times bestselling author, CEO of Hollis Company, keynote speaker, and fulfillment coach Dave Hollis. Join us as we talk about Dave’s journey that lead to his upcoming book “Built Through Courage”, and the moment he realized his successful corporate job was not fulfilling his true passion. Dave talks about the struggles he’s gone through and how they are essential to the foundation of the legacy he wants to leave behind. 

Listen in as we discuss Dave’s transparent approach to building a new platform, why your purpose and business should work together, and how you can make your audience want to stay with you forever. You’ll get practical tips and tricks to open your mind to what you really want out of life, as well as how you can walk forward with courage and impact those who need to hear your unique story. We are not immune to struggle, but aligning yourself with what you were created to do, will only make the journey that much easier. 

To pre-order “Built Through Courage” you can check out www.mrdavehollis.com/book or follow Dave on social media for more resources below!

You may have seen it before, or at the very least heard everyone talking about it. The newer social audio app Clubhouse has swept through the chaos of social media and created a simple and yet powerful stage for thousands of people. Today we take an inside look at Clubhouse and how you can leverage this incredible invention to increase your impact and change the world. 

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today we have the honor of talking to Dan Fleyshman. Dan is the youngest founder of a publicly traded company in history, an incredible entrepreneur, and a serial donator to charity (and that’s just the beginning). He has been on Clubhouse since the very beginning and at one point had the biggest room on the apps for four days in a row. He was able to impact thousands of people, over just a few days, straight from his phone. The beauty of this is that you have just as much power as Dan did when he started out. There’s no doubt that it’s becoming harder to stand out on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. But with Clubhouse you have the opportunity to learn and talk with some of the very best in your industry. 

Join us as we talk about the ins and outs of Clubhouse, how you can get started, as well as the best tips and practices for running your room. Whether you are listening or talking, Clubhouse provides a stable platform to connect and talk in real-time with others in your industry. Dan talks about how you can leverage other people’s audiences, how to handle big and small groups, and even finding the balance of valuable content and important audience feedback. 

If you’ve been needing a push to download Clubhouse and try it for yourself, this is your sign. Don’t let the chance to increase your impact and making meaningful connections pass you by. 

For more information on how to grow and accelerate your stage, check out the links below!

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today you’re in for a treat. Hit play to get into the mind of meeting planners who control some of the most powerful stages in the world. If you’ve been listening for a while you may recognize some of the names and they are back with brand new insight into how you can upgrade your speaking skills and land the right stages to spread your impact. 

Join us as we speak with David Meltzer, Pedro Adao, Nicole Mixdorf, Anthony Trucks, and Deanna Rogers about their stages, what they look for when hiring speakers, and how they create unforgettable experiences through their events. This panel-style conversation is filled with information about how you can upgrade every area of your business, from nailing a stage to trying new resources and bringing your most authentic self to the audience. 

Listen in as these powerhouses give key insight into their perspective of the audience and the right questions to ask when interviewing for the stage. You’ll hear the best tips and practices on how to avoid bombing while you’re on stage, knowing exactly where you fit within an event, and how to give the most value while also growing your business. We talk about the importance of keeping a connection with your audience and how you can generate sales without being pitchy. You do not want to miss this wealth of information that could transform your career and set you on a path that changes not just your life but those around you as well.

You know the buzz words, there are challenges, virtual conferences, hybrid summits, live webinars, auto webinars, the list could go on and on and recently it seems like all these words could be interchangeable. If you’ve been in the industry long you’ve seen virtual summits everywhere. But there are some key differences between summits and other online events. Namely, what they can do for you.

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! On today’s episode, we have virtual summit expert and founder of Virtual Summits Software, Dr. Mark T Wade. From Brick-and-mortar business to online empire Dr. Mark has created six, seven, and multi-seven-figure companies using virtual summits. You’ll get an inside look as Mark discusses the moment he realized that his legacy was directly tied to his impact and message. He talks about how he built Virtual Summits Software from the ground up and what exactly the purpose of a virtual summit is.

You’ve heard us talk about the importance of niching down your audience and with virtual summits it’s no different. Mark talks about the importance of niching down your audience not just to help reach more people but to also help you look more like an expert. Listen in as we talk about the different types of summits, how you can “infotain” your audience and the best tricks on keeping online engagement with both your audience and your speakers.

Speakers you do not want to miss this episode because Mark will tell you the best tips on adding value and standing out in a sea of online events. Meeting planners you’ll learn the Virtual Summit way to plan your next online event and get key insight into picking the perfect speaker for your summit.

When you hit play you will get expert advice on how you can save time, reach your audience faster, and have a greater impact. For more information or to get in touch with Mark, check out the resources below!

From creating worlds with digital coding to the mom-and-pop auto shop down the road, there is a wealth of generational knowledge and innovation in our workforce. It’s taken all of us to build a strong economy, but very few have been able to bridge the gap between their old-world skill sets and online digital influence. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible, who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?

Our guest today is one of the few who has not only successfully bridged that gap but has leveraged it to create events that will help merge old-world skills and new-world marketing. Aaron Stokes is a 22-year veteran of the automotive repair industry, who uses his experience to help other auto repair shop owners build successful businesses. After multiple business owners sought him out for advice he recorded his first course and put it into the marketplace. It exploded and started a movement that would help bring small businesses out of obscurity and into the niche that needed them.

Listen in as we discuss how Aaron grew his course to in-person gatherings of up to 500 people in just four years. You’ll get an inside look into how Aaron runs his events and what he looks for when it comes to keeping his audience engaged and inspired. Speakers, you’ll gain insight into what exactly Aaron looks for when hiring and why he doesn’t bring some speakers back. Meeting planners, you’ll learn tips and tricks on how you can innovate your event and stay away from cookie-cutter experiences.

When you hit play you’ll hear about Aaron’s heart and dedication to changing the lives of small business owners and their families one experience at a time.

For more information or to connect with us, check out the links below!

In an ideal world, our thoughts, ideas, and visions would automatically come together and present themselves to the exact person we’re trying to reach. While that may not be possible right now, there are tried and true strategies that will help you define your message and make the impact you want. And it’s all at the tip of your fingers. 

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today we have entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Strategic Profits Rich Schefren. From building three 7-figure businesses, to creating a free viral business report, and even inventing the first automated webinar, Rich has been dubbed the ‘Guru of gurus’. With world level expertise you’ll gain key insight into how you can upgrade your online presence and niche down your audience to create profits that make a difference. 

Listen in as Rich talks about his journey of dropping out of college to help his father run an apparel business to redefining and creating a report that would change the way people do business. You’ll learn boots-on-the-ground insight into diagnosing the root cause of your pain points, and why you may feel like your business is too big for you. Rich talks about common mistakes entrepreneurs make when marketing online, and how you can answer the deepest issue your audience has. Get an inside look at up and coming technologies and Rich’s vision for the future of business. 

So hit play, and be ready to take some notes because this episode is bursting with answers to all the questions you have been too afraid to ask. 

For more resources and to find Rich online, check out the links below!

Before every entrepreneur there is a path, some have to carve it out and be a trailblazer for many. Others have the chance to follow in the footsteps of those who have come before them. Whichever path you choose there is one thing that makes the process completely yours. Your story.

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today we have a powerful conversation with best-selling author, coach, and co-founder of “Blooprinted” Mike C-Roc. You’ll hear the story of how Mike got started as an entrepreneur and how he has used his past to fuel his accomplishments instead of weighing him down. Mike talks about the value of growing your impact locally before stepping onto bigger stages and how you can use your own past to help push you towards success. You’ll learn practical tips that will help you dig into what makes you and your product stand out.

If you’ve been listening to Inside The Greenroom for a while you’ve heard us talk about roadmaps and how they can help you easily gain impact with your message. Join us as we discuss Blooprinted and the upcoming opportunities that will not only help you know what step to take next but how you can help others follow in your footsteps as well. Your story has the power to change people’s lives whether they’re hearing it for the first time or following along with you.

You’ll hear Mike talk about the impact you can grow through all these steps and more. So grab something to take notes and hit play because you will not want to miss this information!

For more resources or to connect with Mike, check out the links below!

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! In today’s episode, we talk with the producer and owner of Simplifilm, Jason Rink. Listen in to Jason’s insightful journey of leaving it all behind as a banker to charge after his passion as a filmmaker. You’ll learn the most important thing everyone should know when they’re transitioning and how shifting your mindset will not only help you build a foundation but keep a paycheck. Jason has key insight into how you can use the tools you have around you right now to create the products that will grow your business.

Join us as Jason talks about how crucial it is to niche your audience and why entrepreneurs and businesses shouldn’t skip this step. We discuss the role of coaches and other outside eyes that can help you keep laser-focused on your ideal audience. You’ll learn about practices to help you make impactful sales, like the three lenses Jason looks at all his products through, how you can create a simple and powerful lead magnet and even more tips on easily finding your ideal audience.

You may want to bring something to write notes on because from the moment you hit play, you’ll hear key strategies on how you can take all that you offer and create the life you’ve always wanted.

If you enjoyed this episode and would like more resources or to get in touch with Jason, check out the links below!

If you’ve been listening to Inside The Greenroom for a while now, you know that your co-host, Blair Bryant Nichols has experience both on and off the stage, along with helping many of your favorite speakers get on their dream stages. It’s safe to say that he knows what it takes to make a great speaker. Often, Blair gets asked, “What’s your biggest tip before I go on stage?”. No matter the industry, speaker, gender, age, etc., his answer remains the same every time.

When you go on stage, you are giving a gift – the gift of YOU to the audience. This advice goes beyond your mindset…

In today’s episode of Inside The Greenroom, we have a powerful couple who understand that giving themselves as a gift to the world is not just great advice, but the core belief they operate from. Join us as we talk with Tom and Tonya Telesco, the founders of Telesco Leadership Group, about their career journeys. From failing and learning the secrets of success to their first meeting and starting a whole new journey together.

Lifelong learning is what sets apart the ‘pretty good’ from the successful, and that is exactly the approach that Tom and Tonya take when it comes to your personal development. Tom discusses how he fought back against defeat and depression, realigned himself with the foundation of serving before leading, and how he uses this to help others find the message within themselves. You’ll learn why Tonya is so passionate about speakers and entrepreneurs pursuing their identities and purposes and how you can practically take steps to upgrade and expand your impact while also living the life of your dreams.

Hit play to hear this dynamic team will tell you just how important personal development is and why the world needs YOUR story and impact. To connect with Tom and Tonya or learn more about our resources, check out the links below!

Does the word ‘funnel’ mean anything to you? If you’re an entrepreneur chances are they mean something different to you than the rest of the world. If you’re an early-stage entrepreneur maybe you dread the word. If you have been in business for a while, maybe you see the need but get overwhelmed with the details and tech. We get it, with all the information out there it can get confusing, but what if there was a better way? 

Today we join you live from A360i! We went Inside The Greenroom to have a conversation with digital marketing expert, coach, and co-founder of Funnel Gorgeous, Julie Stoian! Listen in as Julie shares incredible insight into the world of digital marketing, funnels, and the #1 strategy you can use to grow your business. You’ll hear how Julie began her career in digital marketing and how she grew a multi-million dollar business from the ground up while being pregnant and going through a diverse. (If she can do it, we can too right?)

Listen in as we discuss the most common misconceptions of digital marketing and Julie’s view of why people get stuck before they’ve even begun. We know that digital marketing can sometimes feel like a balancing act, but it doesn’t have to be complicated; you’ll learn practical tips that will have you creating effective sales funnels, strong email lists, and effective communication with your clients. You’ll love Julie’s thoughts about the importance of stepping away from tech and creating relationships that will serve and support each other whether live or digital. 

Hit play to join the conversation! To connect with Julie or learn more about Funnel Gorgeous check out the links below. 

Welcome, Jon Berghoff from XCHANGE, Inside the Greenroom! The way we gather in groups – live events, masterminds, workshops – has been put to the test in the last year.  In this episode, Jon gives us a glimpse into how the most successful group experiences often operate on another level – even playing a different game than everybody else.  

Want to understand exactly how the pandemic has shifted what’s possible around how we gather?  We discuss the future of hybrid events and the science behind creating a thriving community (even a global movement). You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look, revealing exactly what Jon designed and delivered for our team at a recent mastermind event.  FYI, it was MIND BLOWING. 

Join us as we discuss industry-changing ideas about the importance of facilitation and planning, three questions you will want to ask for your next hybrid event, and even bringing in the audience to help co-create the perfect hybrid event. You’re in for a real treat because this is GROUNDBREAKING information we’ve never shared on the podcast! 

If you’re listening and believe there is an opportunity to unlock potential in groups through the power of facilitation, then you’re in luck. Jon is personally leading two workshops with key in sight into XCHANGE’s framework and method hosted July 27th & 28th. 

To learn more and to save your spot, check out the links section below!

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! In today’s episode, we talk to the winner of the annual AYR speak-off, Ashley Ryckman!

If you haven’t listened to the AYR Speak-Off, we encourage you to check out episode 100 where Ashley gave her 3-minute signature talk that locked in her triumphant win.

In this episode, we want to introduce you to the name behind the trophy. Ashley is an entrepreneur, speaker, mother of six, and is passionate about helping women worldwide experience life with love and abundance. You’ll hear about Ashley’s journey, from making a small Facebook boutique selling used clothes to growing a community that supports and grows new entrepreneurs seeking freedom in life.

Listen in as we discuss how Ashley began her journey through necessity but quickly turned her mindsets and thought processes to the task at hand. Ashley talks about the importance of community and vulnerability and how they affect not only your life but those around you as well. We discuss connections, and Ashley has some great insight into how you can make a connection no matter where you are.

If you found this episode inspiring, we encourage you to share it with a friend or family member.

PS, to connect with Ashley, check out the links below!

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today we are celebrating our 100th episode so we decided to do something a little bit different; instead of stepping Inside The Greenroom, we invite you to step inside the audience of our LIVE 2021 Speak-off!

If you’ve listened to any of the past 99 episodes, there’s a good chance you may have heard us mention the speak-off once or twice. This is the most believed and talked about part every year after our annual event! We wanted to share it with you today because we believe it truly encapsulates everything we do here at Advance Your Reach and Inside The Greenroom. Hundreds of contestants from all over the world compete to land a top 10 spot; when you hit play, you’ll hear our top ten finalists battle it out for a top spot. 

Listen in on the action from start to finish and glean the practical tips, advice, and strategies that will benefit your own platform. You’ll hear how the speak-off started, real-time advice and tips from the top meeting planners in the world, how to add value in 3 minutes or less, and even how YOU can be next year’s champion!

We hope that you put your headphones in, take a little extra time and immerse yourself into the magic of an AYR Event. 

PS: Like what you hear? Connect with us, the judges, and our finalist by clicking the links below!

Meeting Planners: 

To judge our next speaker competition, email katie@advanceyourreach.com to learn about upcoming dates and events. 

Join our  Virtual Events One-Day Intensive on July 30th! Learn the high-converting Blueprint used by Dean Graziosi, Tony Robbins, & Grant Cardone that Converts & Connects With Communities. https://success.advanceyourreach.com/virtual-events-intensive/

Speakers: 

To compete in our next upcoming speaker competition, email: info@advanceyourreach.com to learn more!

Creativity is just connecting things – Steve Jobs.

When you look back throughout history you will find that some of the best innovators in time have used their creativity to produce new technologies and business practices that have changed the course of our world. While these feats seem near impossible, these top dogs all had one thing in common, and it’s the one essential ability that everyone has to be successful.

They leaned into their creativity. Yep, your next business solution is within YOU.

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today’s guest is creativity strategist, global keynote speaker, and author of the award-winning “The Creative Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation, and Intuition at Work,” Natalie Nixon Ph.D. Natalie is the president of Figure 8 Thinking, a company that advises leaders on transformation by applying wonder and rigor to amplify growth and business value. Natalie talks about her journey and how she began connecting the internal business systems with the creativity she strengthened in studying fashion and design.

Listen in as Natalie talks about how she went from academic teaching to speaking professionally, her method of trying out ideas in front of audiences, and even how she connects with her audience now to help her continue to grow. You’ll learn why it is vital for businesses to foster creativity, how that changes the culture within the workplace, and why being creative is not just for artists. You will also hear Natalie give some incredible tips on how you can start looking at projects differently and some possible upcoming business trends you won’t want to miss!

This episode is jam-packed with great information and insight that will help you not only grow your business but thrive no matter what your situation is.

For more resources or to connect with Natalie, check out the links below!

As entrepreneurs, speakers, and meeting planners we are intimately familiar with the complicated experience that is paid advertising. How exactly do you even use metrics, how to get the most bang for your buck, and does it even work?

Our guest to today is social media marketing expert, professional speaker, coach, and founder of Powerful Professionals, Kim Walsh Phillips! Kim has spoken around the world and coached some of the biggest brands and thought leaders like Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, Kevin O’Leary, Bill Glazer and Gary Vaynerchuk to name just a few. In today’s episode Kim offers some pivotal insight into social media marketing and how you can upgrade your influence and make more impactful moves for your business.

Listen in as we discuss Kim’s journey of learning how to make the systems work for you, and how she went from hocking her engagement ring to building a seven figure firm. Kim talks about just what your metrics can show you about your audience, tips on how to make engaging posts, and how you can turn views and impressions into money making clients. You’ll want to grab a notebook and pen for this episode because it is full of know-how and info that you’ll want to remember.

To find more of Kim’s resources or to connect with us check out the links below!

Tony Robbins, Oprah Winfrey, Robert Kiyosaki, all household names that have made a huge impact not just with entrepreneurs but in the world as well. We’ve all heard their journeys, read their books, and watched them closely, but when it comes to your own journey do you see similarities?

We believe there is a pattern to success. It’s true, if you can find the patterns you can accelerate your life and goals like you never thought possible.

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom, we are excited for today’s guest, Emily Vavra is a worldwide keynote speaker and purposeful entrepreneur with a 9-figure business built from the ground up and the calling of guiding other purposeful entrepreneurs in achieving their prestige, grace, and zone of genius. Emily is a go-getter who at twenty-three jumped into the world of networking marketing making her first million dollars just three years later, she is passionate about serving entrepreneurs and creating a clearer path to success. 

Join us as we talk about how Emily built her business from the ground up by jumping into the deep end and pursuing her dream of creating a life that was her own. Emily talks about investing in herself and business to give her the right tools to accelerate herself as fast as possible. Listen in as she discusses the importance of upgrading your meeting skills by evaluating questions, do’s and don’ts, and human connection. 

You’ll learn about Emily’s initial mindset of saying yes to everything so that she could get as much exposure as possible, why she believes true service is one of the best things you can do, and how taking time to slow down before making a decision can keep you from later regrets. Emily talks about the It’sEmily method and how you too can learn how to avoid burnout, choose what works best for your goals, and accelerate your journey.

If you have been needing a little extra help with your business you will not want to miss this episode. To learn more about Emily and the it’sEmily method or to book her for your next event check out the links below!

Almost halfway through the year and the world is changing yet again live events are coming back, but digital stages are staying just as strong. Do you know how to help your business thrive through this new hybrid way of life? 

If you’ve listened to the show before you’ve heard both of our guests today, Pat Quinn and Dolores Hirschmann are both a part of the Advance Your Reach team and amazing strategists and coaches that will up your speaking game and help your business have the greatest impact possible. You’ll hear from both as they talk about the new wave of hybrid events that are opening up stages to more people than ever before. 

Listen in as we talk about our A360i event coming up that will equip, empower, and encourage you to take this leap into your own events, businesses, and speaking gigs. You’ll learn about the resources we offer to help you grow your platform without having to start from scratch. With coachings, think-tanks, and breakouts this event will have everything you need to make relationships that will have a lasting impact on you and your business. 

Speakers, if you’ve been looking for a good place to start making connections, thousands of meeting planners from around the world will be watching to see who is the next up and comer.

Meeting planners don’t miss this opportunity to find the next perfect person for your stage. 

Check out our annual speak off with incredible speakers from around the world who will compete to win the chance at speaking on stages with some of the biggest names out there. 

Our panel of judges is almost 200 and growing! If you are a meeting planner and think you have what it takes to choose the next big name speakers, while getting exposure for your events, apply here: https://advance360interactive.com/meeting-planner-2021

email katie@advanceyourreach.com for questions.

Speakers, To learn more and grab your tickets go to advance360interactive.com. 

Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. – George Bernard Shaw

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom, we have a fantastic guest today founder and owner of Think Unbroken, and author of popular book “Think Unbroken: Understanding And Overcoming Childhood Trauma” Michael Anthony. Michael has overcome immense amounts of childhood abuse from his mother, stepfather, and grandmother, pushed past addiction, unhealthy weights, and broken through countless damaging mindsets to be where he is today. He is passionate about helping adults overcome their own childhood trauma to live a life that is successful and free. 

Join us as we talk about how Michael began his journey of self-healing that started with acknowledging the trauma he’s been through and how he reversed engineered his mountain and found the very first step that changed the course of his life. You’ll learn how he pushed through the challenges and hardships of digging deep within to find that his number one fan needed to be himself and how honoring who he wanted to be was a pivotal step that kept him on track. 

As entrepreneurs, speakers, and event planners we know that some of the best in our industry are self-taught learners, and we believe Michael is a great example of the capability of what we as humans can do. Michael talks about the importance of asking for help, why you should get used to being uncomfortable, and why the people who follow you may be the most important people in your business. 

We have an open discussion about bringing value to everyone you possibly can and working within your own values and morals to not only honor yourself but align you with the exact people you need to meet that will accelerate you and your business. 

This episode is jam-packed with deep and thought-provoking conversation that will have you reevaluating every situation for upgrades. To get in contact with Michael or to follow his journey check out the links below and if you’re wanting to be a part of an opportunity to flex your speaking skills check out our Advanced 360 Challenge coming up soon! 

As entrepreneurs, speakers, and meeting planners we work towards renewing our minds and breaking through the personal barriers that would keep up us from being successful. But another thing that you may not realize is that who you surround yourself with is just as important as how you think, and that goes for clients too. 

On today’s episode of Inside The Greenroom, we have journalist, author, and owner of BrEpic Communications Justin Breen! Justin believes in the power of meaningful introductions, and relationships as well as thought-provoking stories from visionaries and entrepreneurs who value investing in themselves and their businesses.

You’ll learn from Justin as he talks about building his global business with no prior experience, how your mindset leads to the right network, and why you should stop trying to please everyone. Justin gives some quick tips that you can practice every day to break through your mind’s limits and invest not only in yourself but in your business. You’ll hear how Justin has grown his business through relations and understanding exactly what problem his business is the solution to. 

Justin is laser-focused on who his business helps and who he surrounds himself with daily, he talks about the two things that make his business successful and how important it is to save your time by sticking to the clients and colleagues that will have you rising instead of hitting a wall. He is an advocate of facilitating meaningful conversations both inside and outside the greenroom to better find solutions to the problems of the world. 

He has completely immersed himself in the concept of ‘see a problem, find a solution’ and firmly believes that if you give yourself whole-heartedly to this, and others who believe it too then that is when change happens. 

To learn more or to connect with Justin check out the links below!

If you are an entrepreneur, you probably don’t like doing taxes. They can be stressful, complicated, and dull. What if your taxes actually started helping you instead of hindering you?

Welcome tax strategist, international speaker, and Best Selling author Courtney Epps inside the greenroom! When she isn’t speaking Courtney owns and runs her full-service accounting firm in South Carolina where she helps speakers, business owners, and entrepreneurs get the most out of their taxes and has broad expertise in industries including traditional, home-based, and network-marketing businesses. They offer tax strategies that will free up your money legally, morally, and ethically guilt-free. 

You’ll learn about how Courtney has pushed through tough times and sky-rocketed her business’s growth and profit with very little marketing, common mistakes people make on their tax returns, the best practices for business owners with employees, and why you as a speaker should have an LLC. Courtney gives great insight into the two tax systems that our country runs on and how you can be on the side that creates wealth so you can rest easier, have more time, and do the things you’ve always dreamed of doing.

Whether you’re a W-2 employee or the owner of a business you’ll want to listen to this episode twice to make sure that you are receiving the most amount of return for your money. Refresh your taxes and take advantage of the system made to pay back into our communities. 

For more about Courtney or to get in touch check out the links below, and if you enjoyed this episode make sure to tell someone to hit that follow button!

Think about why you became an entrepreneur, why you became a speaker, why you decided event planning was for you…if you’ve been around Inside The Greenroom long enough that should be a pretty easy answer. Establishing your why is a pivotal foundation of all that you do. 

Can the people you lead say the same thing? 

On today’s episode we have two incredible speakers and entrepreneurs, Brenda Batista-Mollohan and Joe Lau. Brenda is the founder and owner of Inspiring Company Culture, a business dedicated to helping leaders create workplace environments where every employee feels valued, heard and appreciated. Joe is a self-made entrepreneur who after creating several businesses and selling them making seven figure profits is now a speaker, influencer and ‘quality of life’ coach, he emphasizes the importance of aligning yourself to create a more harmonic life both inside and outside of the workplace. 

Learn from Brenda as she talks about the process of establishing high-performing teams, leading by example, understanding when someone isn’t a good fit for your company, and how integral it is for employees to find a place within the business. You’ll hear from Joe on how to bring rest, and harmony within yourself before bringing it to the workplace, why it’s so important for those you lead to find their own why, and even the amazing shifts that can happen when your employees align with themselves and the company’s values. 

Join us as we talk about allowing those you lead to make the choices that are right for them so that your culture – whether its an event, company, or project – can reach its goals exponentially faster. Event planners learn how you can create an event culture that will have people not just learning but actually having fun and enjoying their time so that they come back again and again. Speakers you’ll hear about the importance of enhancing an event’s culture and why you should take the time to dive deep into the gigs you get. 

This is an episode you may want to listen to twice because you’ll want to remember this insight from both of these incredible speakers. 

For more resources or to get in touch with either Brenda or Joe check out the links below!

Take a moment and imagine yourself in 5 years, where do you see yourself, do you see yourself as successful? We want to help get you there! That is why today we are talking a lot about how leveraging your passions and mindset can unlock every door you need to get where you want to go and beyond!

Our guest today has a lot to say about the power of niching down your audience to create the longest-lasting impact you could possibly have. Jesse Smith is an established dancer, recording artist, speaker, and owner of My Creative District. He has danced with artists like Justin Timberlake, Rhianna, Mario, and more. Since then he has been using his talents to perform and speak all over the world on stages in front of over 100,000 people. Jesse now helps creatives create thriving businesses through their passion with his company My Creative District. 

Listen in as we discuss how Jesse got his start in the entertainment industry and how he had to push through the mindset that his “big break” was around the corner. Hear how Jesse realized that mindset is everything and how he went from dreading his next venture to find the reason and passion he began his journey in the first place. 

You’ll learn about changing your mindset when it comes to success, realizing that we were not made to impact everyone, and how niching down your audience is one of the best things you can do to keep your focus on the people that matter. Jesse has an honest conversation about humbling himself and realizing the actual audience that he had a passion for which led to the birth of My Creative District. 

Bring your focus back to why you started your business or platform in the first place and think about how you can bring the best and the most value to that audience. You may find that audience accelerates you faster than ever before. 

For more information or to connect with Jesse check out the links below!

“I believe that the life you want, the impact you want, the sales you want, is just on the other side of sharing your voice.”

– Cassidyy Atkins

Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom, today we have a very special guest Cassidyy Atkins! From start-up to six figures entrepreneur, she is the owner of the Creative Podcast Company, and the woman behind our Podcast!

After spending 9 years in the corporate media world, Cassidyy followed her passion for helping influencers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and discover their voices. Today the Creative Podcast Company has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs launch and start their podcasts and has even produced multiple chart-topping and #1 shows.

Cassidyy has internationally trained podcasters in more than 12 countries around the world and specializes in serving seven, eight, and even nine-figure brands.

You’ll gain some incredible insight into the world of podcasting and how you can grow your impact by creating a steady base of supporters who listen to you every single week. Hear why Cassidyy left corporate media and why she is so passionate about people finding and spreading their voices to make a lasting impact on the world.

Learn from Cassidyy as she talks about how podcasting is one of the best places to start spreading your message, why your voice really does matter, and even how you can repurpose your content easier. You’ll hear about the latest podcast trends of 2021 such as the importance of audio and video, stepping into Youtube, and why you should be a part of the overnight viral app Clubhouse.

This episode is jam-packed with amazing info and encouragement that will have you creating a solid foundation for your platform and message. For more information or how to get in touch with Cassidyy check out the links below!

As the pandemic hit in 2020 and events had to be moved to digital platforms, places that were already saturated with thousands of influencer’s content became even more difficult to navigate. 

What if you could tell your ideal client that you are the choice for them with automated interaction? 

Today on Inside The Greenroom we talk with Saksham Sharda, creative director of Outgrow.co a done-for-you interactive content marketing company. We have a discussion on how you can use interactive tools to make your business stand out from all the others by creating engaging, efficient content that helps your potential clients get the answers they need right now. 

You’ll learn how easy it is to create valuable time-saving tools that will help with leads, analyzing data of your audience, and even create excitement around an event you’re planning. Saksham has some amazing insight on how you can stand out from the crowd as a speaker with interactive content on your social media platforms. Event Planners, you’ll learn how to fight off digital fatigue and add value by engaging with your audience and sponsors before they’ve even signed up. 

Upgrade your reach today by learning some common mistakes when it comes to interactive content, their easy solutions, and how you can break through the noise to reach your ideal client. For more information about Outgrow and the services they offer check out the links below! 

Speak to Grow Your Business Challenge: Pitch 5 Virtual Stages in 5 Days speaktogrowchallenge.com

We believe your message matters, but the only person who can spread that message is you. Have you been spreading that message? 

This week on Inside The Greenroom we are excited to have Dolores Hirschmann with us again, as we talk about the importance of getting on as many digital platforms as possible. The future of events inevitably changed from live experiences to virtual ones, and now as things start to open up they’ve moved into these hybrid, half-live, half-virtual experiences that can influence way more people than we thought before. 

Think about the last year and how you may have pivoted as a speaker, an entrepreneur, and an event planner. Did you embrace the new wave of virtual events or hunker down and wait until things opened again? If you answered the latter, it may be time to jump into the pool of getting on digital platforms, virtual isn’t going anywhere and instead of shying away you can seize the opportunity to not only gain more ROI but create meaningful connections with your audience and strengthen your influence and impact. 

You have all of the tools you need right now to succeed with digital platforms and live events. So, we want to extend an invitation, a challenge, to pitch yourself to 5 virtual stages in 5 days! 

We’ll help you gain the confidence to put yourself out there digitally and gain some amazing insight from key speakers around the world. If you’ve ever listened to Inside the Greenroom you know we value the power of everyone’s individual story, and so we want to extend this offer to invest in yourself and help change the lives of other people. 

For more information, you can check out the links below!

Welcome back to Inside the Greenroom, today we have the pleasure of talking to the CEO and Founder of Brunner Communications Liz Brunner.

Liz has been in media and communications for more than 30 years, she uses her experience, expertise, and leadership to help high-profile individuals and organizations create meaningful reputations and powerful brand identities within their market. We talk about the importance of the speaker’s voice, and how exercising it is key to being able to command a room. Whether you are on stage or speaking virtually your vocal technique is one of the most important tools you can use to captivate and engage your audience.

You’ll learn Liz’s top tips and tricks on how to keep the energy consistent and interesting, the importance of taking care of yourself emotionally, and even how to juggle a presentation with a slide deck. You’ll gain insight into how you can create engaging content no matter if it’s 60 minutes or a 1-minute presentation. You can increase your speaking presence, storytelling, and gain insight on how to answer some of the most difficult questions.

You will not want to miss this opportunity for a free upgrade in your speaking, and overall stage presence. For more resources check out Liz’s “How To Be A Rockstar Public Speaker Course” in the links below.

As an entrepreneur, you are the author of your own story, but how long is that story going to last? Imagine you had a way to tell that story and create a lasting legacy with the information and experience you have now. 

We are so excited to welcome Chandler Bolt Inside The Greenroom, Chandler is the CEO of Self-Publishing School and author of 6 books on the best sellers list, he has helped thousands of people tell their stories to create a bigger impact and grow their business and income. In today’s episode, you will gain major insight into how you can turn the message you have within you into a deeper and stronger relationship with your audience. 

Learn the easy 3 step writing process Chandler recommends for anyone who wants to write a book and how you can use your book as a tool to bridge the gap between those who have seen you speak and those that know your message. This episode is jam-packed with practical tips from how to start the process to how you can integrate your book into your talk and in turn grow your influence no matter if you’re speaking in person or digitally. 

Let this be the turning point, where you take the plunge and create a book that changes someone’s life for the better. 

For more information, resources, or to get in contact with Chandler check out the links below!

As speakers and event planners we do everything we can to inspire our audience. We create beautiful decks, we practice in front of the mirror, we use words like Innovation, progress, change, and create…but in the midst of the preparation and presentation, we can forget to ask ourselves one of the most important questions.

Is your audience still listening? 

We are excited to welcome back Inside the Greenroom our very own “secret weapon”  the amazing speaker coach and consultant Pat Quinn. With 30 years of entertaining, inspiring, and educating under his belt Pat teaches us about just what it takes to get your audience’s whole-hearted yes again.

You’ll learn amazing practical techniques you can apply to your speech or event to create an environment that will have your audience feeling safe and empowered to make the right decision for themselves. From observing your audience to the inflection of your voice, Pat will tell you how you can connect to your audience whether it’s a 5 minute live video or a keynote speech.

Speakers and business owners, you’ll gain some top tips on how to manage your time well, not overwhelm your audience, and even create increased engagement after your offstage.

Event Planners, learn the 3 phases you can plan with any virtual or live event to boost your sales and create an environment that will have them coming back again and again. 

If you want to continue to inspire and grow your influence don’t miss this jam-packed episode!

Imagine this, you just received a call from the client who bought from you yesterday. Their tone has changed from excited to closed-off. They’re experiencing what we in the industry know as “buyers remorse” and now the once victorious feeling you carried has deflated.

If you’ve ever felt this before you understand what it is to sell. But what if you could gain more sales while also serving your client with a worry-free investment? 

In today’s episode, we have a conversation with our very own director of sales Daniel Moskowitz. Daniel is an expert at understanding the obstacles that stand between him and his client’s investment and knows how to help them come to a decision that is exciting and even painless.

By combining martial arts and what he has learned in his 25 years of sales, Daniel has created a 4 level system known as “Sales Jiu-Jitsu” that will have you creating relationships with the right people, handling any objection thrown your way, and doing this all without leaving a sour taste in your mouth. Hone your sales skills today, whether you are a solopreneur or work within an organization, Daniel will give top strategies on how you can ease your client’s worries while also having meaningful interactions that will have you gaining more sales.

If you want to build lasting relationships with clients who trust and invest in your company, then this episode is for you.

For more details or to learn the full fighting style of “Sales Jiu-Jitsu” check out the links in the show notes below