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Martin O'Neill: The Power Of An Internal Franchise - Blog Business Success Radio

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Consultant, leadership and corporate culture expert, principal with Corsum Consulting, and author of the empowering and company transformational book The Power of an Internal Franchise: How Your Business Will Prosper When Employees Act Like Owners, Martin O'Neill, describes the leading edge of company cultural transformational concept of turning every employee into an internal franchisee. Marty O'Neill provides evidence of how when employees take personal ownership, and see the company's success as their own, engagement and productivity are increased dramatically. The internal franchise company has a strong and empowered culture where people act with the best interests of the organization in mind. Marty O'Neill ares three steps to put the internal franchise concept to work for your company.

Martin O'Neill is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, September 1, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Consultant, leadership and corporate culture expert, principal with Corsum Consulting, and author of the empowering and company transformational book The Power of an Internal Franchise: How Your Business Will Prosper When Employees Act Like Owners, Martin O'Neill, describes the leading edge of company cultural transformational concept of turning every employee into an internal franchisee. You will learn:

* Why company cultures are so moribund today

* How an internal franchise empowers and engages employees

* How to put an internal franchise culture in place

* How to lead and reward an internal franchise company culture

Mertin O'Neill (photo left) has been an operator and consultant in the technology services and software industries for 25 years. He has started technology based services companies, led two IT Services firms through successful acquisitions and ran a business unit for a Fortune 50 company.

He was the Director of Maryland Operations for the Boeing Company’s Space and Intelligence Systems business unit. Marty joined Boeing while the COO for the acquisition target, Conquest, Inc.

Prior to this, he was CEO of Canal Bridge Consulting, a management consulting firm. Marty was also the President and CEO of CTX Corporation, an IT Service company in the Federal Intel market. He founded and was COO and Director of Rapid Systems Solutions, an IT services company. Marty started his career as a consultant with Booz, Allen and Hamilton and later moved to Oracle in a sales role.

Martin is now Principal with Corsum Consulting, a firm focused on building enterprise value for mid market companies. He has also served as the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Entrepreneur-in-Residence and currently teaches classes on Entrepreneurship.

Marty has been leading change his entire career. He is well known in the Washington/Baltimore market and has a proven record of building dynamic, growth oriented organizations. Marty's co-authored book, Act Like an Owner: Building an Ownership Culture, was lauded by Ken Blanchard as "a must read for the 21st century."

Marty O'Neill's new book, The Power of an Internal Franchise: How Your Business Will Prosper When Employees Act Like Owners, was published in May 2011.

Marty lives on the Magothy River in Maryland with his wife, their three children, and their yellow lab Sunny.

My book review of The Power of an Internal Franchise: How Your Business Will Prosper When Employees Act Like Owners by Martin O'Neill.

My book review of Building Business Value: How to Command a Premium Price for Your Midsized Company by Martin O'Neill.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

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To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with consultant, leadership and corporate culture expert, principal with Corsum Consulting, and author of the empowering and company transformational book The Power of an Internal Franchise: How Your Business Will Prosper When Employees Act Like Owners, Martin O'Neill, as he describes the leading edge of company cultural transformational concept of turning every employee into an internal franchisee. Marty O'Neill provides evidence of how when employees take personal ownership, and see the company's success as their own, engagement and productivity are increased dramatically. The internal franchise company has a strong and empowered culture where people act with the best interests of the organization in mind. Marty O'Neill ares three steps to put the internal franchise concept to work for your company on Blog Business Success Radio.

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Paul Jankowski: How To Speak American - Blog Business Success Radio

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Leading brand strategist, owner of Nashville based Access Brand Strategies, and author of the very insightful and eye opening book How to Speak American: Building Brands in the New Heartland, Paul Jankowski, shares ideas for connecting with the consumer in America's New Heartland. He describes the values, rituals, and symbols that resonate with the heartland consumer. Comprised of the Midwest, the Southeast, and parts of the Southwest, the New Heartland offers unique challenges and opportunities for branding and products. Partly marketing guide, and part societal study, the book provides Paul Jankowski's unique insights into the consumer buying habits of this vast and important region. Discover the keys to branding in the New Heartland.

Paul Jankowski is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Tuesday, August 30, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Leading brand strategist, owner of Nashville based Access Brand Strategies, and author of the very insightful and eye opening book How to Speak American: Building Brands in the New Heartland, Paul Jankowski, shares ideas for connecting with the consumer in America's New Heartland. You will learn:

* Why the New Heartland is an important region for marketers to understand

* Why the core values of faith, community, and family are so crucial

* How to connect with the consumers of the New Heartland of America

* How to avoid the mistakes that can lead to lost opportunities

Paul Jankowski (photo left) is the Chief Strategist at Nashville-based Access Brand Strategies (ABS). For over 20 years, he has provided branding services for some of the world’s largest advertisers including Pepsi, Anheuser-Busch and Ford. He writes a blog for Forbes called "Speak American".

ABS specializes in helping brands build relationships with consumers in the New Heartland.

Prior to the re-launching of his agency, Jankowski served as Chief Marketing Officer for Memphis-based Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE), a subsidiary of CKX, Inc. He oversaw all aspects of global brand development. In addition to Graceland and its related attractions, including the Heartbreak Hotel, EPE is aggressively involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising, music publishing, television, film, video and Internet projects.

He was instrumental in the development of the Muhammad Ali brand plan. Muhammad Ali, Inc. is also owned by CKX.

As Senior Vice President, Jankowski directed sales and marketing activity for HOST Communications' Affinity and Events Division. HOST was a top 5 sports marketing agency.

He served as Vice President of Media Marketing for SFX Entertainment. SFX/Live Nation is the largest producer of live entertainment in the world.

Before assuming his duties with SFX Entertainment, Jankowski was the Director of Marketing and Entertainment Relations/Worldwide for Gibson Guitar Corporation.

Prior to his tenure at Gibson, he served as regional pop/urban promotion manager for MCA Records and SBK Records.

He has created promotions for a variety of artists and athletes including: Beyonce, Evander Holyfield, Jo Dee Messina, Destiny's Child, Nelly, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Travis Tritt, Elton John, Tom Petty, B.B. King, Mary J. Blige, Bell Biv DeVoe and Meatloaf.

Jankowski helped establish, and served as Chairman of the TJ Martell Foundation/Nashville for 10 years as a volunteer.

He was a certified NFL agent from 2005 through 2007.

He received an Advertising/Communications degree from the University of Tennessee/Knoxville and he and his wife of 21 years have four children.

My book review of How to Speak American: Building Brands in the New Heartland by Paul Jankowski.

Listen live on Tuesday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with leading brand strategist, owner of Nashville based Access Brand Strategies, and author of the very insightful and eye opening book How to Speak American: Building Brands in the New Heartland, Paul Jankowski, as he shares ideas for connecting with the consumer in America's New Heartland. He describes the values, rituals, and symbols that resonate with the heartland consumer. Comprised of the Midwest, the Southeast, and parts of the Southwest, the New Heartland offers unique challenges and opportunities for branding and products. Partly marketing guide, and part societal study, the book provides Paul Jankowski's unique insights into the consumer buying habits of this vast and important region. Discover the keys to branding in the New Heartland on Blog Business Success Radio.

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Connie Glaser: GenderTalk Works - Blog Business Success Radio

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Speaker, leading gender workplace communications expert, and author of the insightful and thought provoking book GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps for Cracking the Gender Code at Work, Connie Glaser, provides a fresh framework for understanding the subtle codes that can lead to misunderstandings in the workplace. Connie points out that gender differences are a fact of life, and a growing point of contention within the work environment. While companies are reporting that gender tensions are rising, there is an increased willingness by both men and women to understand these differences and to collaborate toward improving their organizational health and productivity. Connie Glaser shares the tool kit necessary to overcome gender issues at work. Learn the guidelines for more open communication, and how to leverage the strengths of both genders to everyone's benefit.

Connie Glaser is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, August 25, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Speaker, leading gender workplace communications expert, and author of the insightful and thought provoking book GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps for Cracking the Gender Code at Work, Connie Glaser, provides a fresh framework for understanding the subtle codes that can lead to misunderstandings in the workplace. You will learn:

* How and why men and women have different communication styles

* Why misunderstanding gender communication can lead to workplace problems

* How to communicate better within a gender diverse work environment

* how to use seven steps to improve your gender communication skills

Connie Glaser (photo left) is a corporate speaker and consultant to Fortune 500 companies, Connie is recognized for her ability to address challenging workplace issues with humor and insight. Her client list includes FedEx, McKinsey & Co, ESPN, JPMorgan Chase, General Electric, Johnson & Johnson, Deloitte, AT&T, Time Warner, HP, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Forbes, and the U.S. Navy.

Connie's latest book, GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps for Cracking the Gender Code at Work recently debuted on FOX News Live. Praised by media and corporate executives, the book has been hailed as "an insightful step forward in the ongoing dialogue between men and women as colleagues."

Connie first gained international acclaim with her breakthrough best-seller, Swim with the Dolphins, which established "a new navigational map for women in business.” Offering an updated role model for women, Dolphins has been ranked among the Top Ten Books on Women in Business. A workplace classic around the world, it has been translated into German, Chinese, Korean, Bulgarian, Japanese, and Hebrew.

Recognized for having her finger on the pulse of today’s workplace, Connie has served as Chair of the Travel Advisory Council for Inter-Continental Hotels. She also serves on the Women's Advisory Board for Office Depot, and the Advisory Board for Emory University Graduate Women in Business.

Connie’s syndicated column, Winning at Work, appears in the Atlanta Business Chronicle and award-winning business journals around the country. She also is a nationally-featured columnist with bizwomen.com.

Connie was recently honored for her contributions to diversity and workplace excellence by being named Businesswoman of the Year by Office Depot. She has also been honored by being inaugurated into The World Who's Who of Women. http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and are among the most widely-read and influential books on workplace diversity and women’s leadership.

A frequent media guest, Connie has appeared on The Today Show, FOX News, CNN, and NBC Nightly News. With a Master's Degree from the University of Michigan, she has also served as a faculty member for the American Institute of Banking and the International Management Council.

My book review of GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps for Cracking the Gender Code at Work by Connie Glaser.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with keynote speaker, leading gender workplace communications expert, and author of the insightful and thought provoking book GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps for Cracking the Gender Code at Work, Connie Glaser, as she provides a fresh framework for understanding the subtle codes that can lead to misunderstandings in the workplace. Connie points out that gender differences are a fact of life, and a growing point of contention within the work environment. While companies are reporting that gender tensions are rising, there is an increased willingness by both men and women to understand these differences and to collaborate toward improving their organizational health and productivity. Connie Glaser shares the tool kit necessary to overcome gender issues at work. Learn the guidelines for more open communication, and how to leverage the strengths of both genders to everyone's benefit on Blog Business Success Radio.

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Debby Dowling: Marketing & Time Management For Entrepreneurs - Blog Business Success Radio

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Marketing professional and the creator of Wedding Pro Newsletter, Debby Dowling, shares secrets to successful marketing for entrepreneurs who are short of both money and time. Debby describes how her 15 minute per month automatic newsletter for entrepreneurs saved them time and money. She offers ideas for how even the busiest entrepreneurs can enhance their marketing and maintain engaging communication with customers. Debby provides advice for improving communications both inside the company and with customers, and prospects, through delegation and improved time management. Learn how to improve your marketing, while saving your money and your time.

Debby Dowling is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Tuesday, August 23, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Marketing professional and the creator of Wedding Pro Newsletter, Debby Dowling, shares secrets to successful marketing for entrepreneurs who are short of both money and time. You will learn:

* How to be a successful email newsletter marketer in a crowded inbox

* How to use delegation to improve time management

* How to keep in contact with customers with improved communications

* How to avid micro-managing your employees through better delegation

Debby Dowling (photo left) has worked with a broad spectrum of clients meeting a variety of marketing objectives. From boutique, niche focused products to giant, corporate brands such as Kraft and Oscar Meyer, she earned essential knowledge of the value in finely directed marketing. A graduate of Northwestern University’s prestigious Integrated Marketing MS program, Debby’s passion for marketing allowed her to gain valuable insight into the unique growth needs of brands large and small.

With her keen understanding of marketing best practices Debby is excited to share her passion and expertise with the wedding industry and help make marketing to brides easy through Effortless Bridal Marketing and Wedding Pro Newsletter.

While planning her own wedding Debby definitely learned first hand how passionate wedding professionals are about what they do! But she also saw some of the bridal marketing challenges they faced. A business owner herself, Debby fully understands the struggles facing individuals and businesses hoping to grow to the next level yet held back by limited experience or resources. In an effort to aid the professional wedding sector, Debby devised an effective and easy way to grow their bridal business and make their marketing easier and more effective. The result is Effortless Bridal Marketing and Wedding Pro Newsletterr.

Debby resides in Southern California with her husband Dave and her three rescue dogs Baxter, Toshi and LooLoo. She is also an instructor for Code Pink Boot Camp, teaches pilates and is active in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County.

Listen live on Tuesday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with marketing professional and the creator of Wedding Pro Newsletter, Debby Dowling, as she shares secrets to successful marketing for entrepreneurs who are short of both money and time. Debby describes how her 15 minute per month automatic newsletter for entrepreneurs saved them time and money. She offers ideas for how even the busiest entrepreneurs can enhance their marketing and maintain engaging communication with customers. Debby provides advice for improving communications both inside the company and with customers, and prospects, through delegation and improved time management. Learn how to improve your marketing, while saving your money and your time on Blog Business Success Radio.

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John Izzo: The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die - Blog Business Success Radio

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Keynote speaker, consultant and adviser to some of the most admired companies in the world, and author of The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die, Dr. John Izzo shares the wisdom learned from conversations with people who have lived their lives and have no regrets. John Izzo shares how to identify the sources of happiness and meaning as well as lessons learned, regrets, major crossroads, and what did not contribute to meaning in their lives. Discover the secrets to finding contentment, happiness, and purpose in your life. Dr. Izzo helps you to understand the common themes from the lives of those interviewed, the commonality of what really matters in their lives, and especially how to put this wisdom into practice.

Dr. John Izzo is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, August 18, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Keynote speaker, consultant and adviser to some of the most admired companies in the world, and author of The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die, Dr. John Izzo shares the wisdom learned from conversations with people who have lived their lives and have no regrets. You will learn:

* The five secrets you must discover

* How to discover the purpose of your life

* How to address regrets and to find contentment where you are in life

* How to discover what has true meaning in your life

Dr. John Izzo (photo left) sees and feels the goodness many of us aspire to. As an author, community leader and inspiring speaker he has worked hard to talk about the essential elements of Leadership and the new frontier of that ever changing role. His interests are Development as it pertains to the individual as well at the company, Corporate Culture and the pursuit of creating places that support the individual as well as the corporate vision, and Personal Well-being in the fight to balance work and life.

Dr. John Izzo has more than 19 years experience working in a wide variety of corporate settings. His clients include nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, Healthcare Organizations and mid-size companies. Over the last two decades, John Izzo has married his first career as a minister with his second career as a management & leadership consultant to help leaders create corporations and organizations where values and purpose are the foundations for success.

Dr. Izzo spent five years as a senior organizational development consultant for Kaiser Permanente, and 4 years as Vice President of The Einstein Consulting Group, an international customer service consultancy prior to establishing his own firm. Currently he focuses on helping leaders and organizations reach sustainable success through the integration of purposeful leadership and business practices.

John Izzo obtained his Bachelor of Sociology from Hofstra University in 1978 before completing a dual Masters degree from McCormick Divinity School in Theology while simultaneously attending the University of Chicago to complete his Masters in Organizational Psychology. Dr. Izzo then completed his Ph.D. in Organizational Communication from Kent State University shortly thereafter.

He is the author of over 60 articles, and is the co-author of the best selling book “Awakening Corporate Soul: Four Paths to Unleash the Power of People at Work” and its companion workbook. His pioneering work has been featured on CNN, ABC World News, the LA Times, Canada AM, CBC Radio, The American Medical Journal, B.C. Business, The Seattle Times and the cover of Association Management Magazine on “Creating Inspiring Work Places”. His second book “Values-Shift: The New Work Ethic and What it Means for Business” (Prentice-Hall) defines how and why our work ethic is changing, and it focuses on the six major shifts people expect from work. As well, if offers practical ideas on what companies and managers can do to retain and inspire the people they need and value.

Based on leading edge research and experiences with more than 200 companies, John Izzo helps people understand these shifting values and how they differ across generations and across gender. In 2004 Berrett Koehler published John's third non-fiction book titled "Second Innocence: Rediscovering Joy and Wonder" . It is a powerful book that blends personal stories with Dr. Izzo's thoughts on work, spirituality, relationships and daily life.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with keynote speaker, consultant and adviser to some of the most admired companies in the world, and author of The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die, Dr. John Izzo, as he shares the wisdom learned from conversations with people who have lived their lives and have no regrets. John Izzo shares how to identify the sources of happiness and meaning as well as lessons learned, regrets, major crossroads, and what did not contribute to meaning in their lives. Discover the secrets to finding contentment, happiness, and purpose in your life. Dr. Izzo helps you to understand the common themes from the lives of those interviewed, the commonality of what really matters in their lives, and especially how to put this wisdom into practice on Blog Business Success Radio.

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Mitchell Levy: 42 Rules For Driving Success With Books - Blog Business Success Radio

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Entrepreneur and CEO of Happy About® Publishing, and author of the idea packed and engaging book 42 Rules for Driving Success With Books, Mitchell Levy, describes the value and benefit of writing a book to enhance your business. Mitchell Levy points out that a person doesn't even have to write the entire book, as it can be ghost written, a collaborative with many authors, or filled with content provided by clients and customers. Regardless of the content of the book, the authors and contributors found their reputations as experts in their fields were given an important boost upward. Discover how a book will demonstrate thought leadership, drive lead generation, and increase revenue. Mitchell Levy shares success stories of how books have helped other business people, and how book will build your business reputation as well.

Mitchell Levy is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, August 11, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Entrepreneur and CEO of Happy About® Publishing, and author of the idea packed and engaging book 42 Rules for Driving Success With Books, Mitchell Levy, describes the value and benefit of writing a book to enhance your business. You will learn:

* How writing a book establishes your reputation as a thought leader

* How a book can serve as an integral part of any marketing program

* How publishing a book will build your business and personal brand

* How to write and publish a book in less time than previously thought

Mitchell Levy (photo left) is CEO of Happy About® Publishing. He is a strategist, educator & prognosticator helping companies succeed by putting tools in the hands of corporations and individuals to allow them to create their own success. He is a frequent media guest and a popular speaker, lecturing on business and management issues throughout the United States and around the world. He has started 13 companies and joint ventures since 1997; and has provided strategic consulting to over 100 companies.

Books are his latest and most powerful toolset. He has written 11 business books and through Happy About® Publishing has published over 50 titles. He has helped his authors generate leads, get speaking engagements, get written up in major newspapers and magazines, asked to host programs for major TV networks and double their annual income and in one case quadruple it. There is no doubt that books work.

My book review of 42 Rules for Driving Success With Books by Mitchell Levy.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with entrepreneur and CEO of Happy About® Publishing, and author of the idea packed and engaging book 42 Rules for Driving Success With Books, Mitchell Levy, as he describes the value and benefit of writing a book to enhance your business. Mitchell Levy points out that a person doesn't even have to write the entire book, as it can be ghost written, a collaborative with many authors, or filled with content provided by clients and customers. Regardless of the content of the book, the authors and contributors found their reputations as experts in their fields were given an important boost upward. Discover how a book will demonstrate thought leadership, drive lead generation, and increase revenue. Mitchell Levy shares success stories of how books have helped other business people, and how book will build your business reputation as well on Blog Business Success Radio.

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Mike Silverman: How Reliable Is Your Product? - Blog Business Success Radio

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Certified Reliability Engineer, reliability consultant, Founder and Managing Partner of Ops A La Carte, and author of the reader friendly and very practical book How Reliable is Your Product? 50 Ways to Improve Product Reliability, Mike Silverman, describes the importance of product reliability testing and analysis at all phases of the process. Mike Silverman shares ideas for incorporating the concept of reliability into product design,manufacturing, improvement, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Mike shares proven techniques and strategies to employ in every aspect of the the product development and manufacturing process. He offers ideas for improving testing, measurement, and for anticipating potential product failures.

Mike Silverman is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Tuesday, August 9, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Certified Reliability Engineer, reliability consultant, Founder and Managing Partner of Ops A La Carte, and author of the reader friendly and very practical book How Reliable is Your Product? 50 Ways to Improve Product Reliability, Mike Silverman, describes the importance of product reliability testing and analysis at all phases of the process. You will learn:

* Why reliability should be an integral part of product process

* How to integrate Design for Reliability DFR into your company

* How to develop metrics to measure reliability

* Some tips and guidelines to create your unique reliability program

Mike Silverman (photo left) is founder and managing partner at Ops A La Carte, a Professional Consulting Company that has an intense focus on helping customers with end-to-end reliability. Mike has over 25 years experience in reliability engineering, reliability management and reliability training. He is an experienced leader in reliability improvement through analysis and testing. Through Ops A La Carte, Mike has had extensive experience as a consultant to high-tech companies, and has consulted for over 500 companies in over 100 different industries in most of the United States and 15 countries around the world. A few of the main industries are telecommunications, networking, medical, semiconductor equipment, consumer electronics, power, energy, and defense electronics.

Mike is an expert in accelerated reliability techniques and owns HALT and HASS Labs, one of the oldest and most experienced reliability labs in the world. Mike has recently completed his first book on reliability entitled How Reliable is Your Product? 50 Ways to Improve Product Reliability. The book was published December, 2010. Mike has authored and published 25 papers on reliability techniques and has presented these around the world including Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and the USA. He has also developed and currently teaches over 30 courses on reliability techniques.

Mike has a BS degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and is a Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) through American Society for Quality (ASQ). Mike is a member of ASQ, IEEE, Stanford PRN, PRG, SME, ASME, PATCA, and IEEE Consulting Society. Mike is currently the IEEE Reliability Society Santa Clara Valley Chapter Chair.

My book review of How Reliable is Your Product? 50 Ways to Improve Product Reliability by Mike Silverman.

Listen live on Tuesday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with Certified Reliability Engineer, reliability consultant, Founder and Managing Partner of Ops A La Carte, and author of the reader friendly and very practical book How Reliable is Your Product? 50 Ways to Improve Product Reliability, Mike Silverman, describes the importance of product reliability testing and analysis at all phases of the process. Mike Silverman, as he shares ideas for incorporating the concept of reliability into product design,manufacturing, improvement, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Mike shares proven techniques and strategies to employ in every aspect of the the product development and manufacturing process. He offers ideas for improving testing, measurement, and for anticipating potential product failures on Blog Business Success Radio.

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Roger C. Parker: #Book Title Tweet - Blog Business Success Radio

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Book coach, online writing expert, and bestselling author of of the idea packed and reader friendly book #BOOKTITLEtweet Book01: 140 Bite-Sized Ideas for Compelling Article, Book, and Event Titles, Roger C. Parker, shares his ideas about why book titles are important and how to select the right title to maximize sales for your book. Roger describes why book titles are critical for internet search engine driven traffic and for enticing potential buyers who are only one click away from another title. Roger Parker points out that an effective title sets your book apart from the competition; and provides ideas for what makes a book title a great one. Learn how to research title ideas, and how to put them together, to create a title that differentiates your book from the others in its field. Discover how to use your great new book title as another powerful online and offline marketing tool.

Roger C. Parker is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, August 4, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Book coach, online writing expert, and bestselling author of of the idea packed and reader friendly book #BOOKTITLEtweet Book01: 140 Bite-Sized Ideas for Compelling Article, Book, and Event Titles, Roger C. Parker, shares his ideas about why book titles are important and how to select the right title to maximize sales for your book. You will learn:

* Why book titles are so critical to the success of a book

* How to research, create, and test great title ideas

* Why titles are so important on the internet, social media, and search engines

* How to avoid the costly mistakes that result from choosing a weak book title

Roger C. Parker (photo left) is a book coach, helping others build their personal brands. He is a "32 Million Dollar Author," book coach, and online writing resource. His 38 books have sold 1.6 million copies in 35 languages around the world. In this book he shows you how to take a fresh look at titles and re-examine their effectiveness. The hundreds of examples he provides will inspire you to recognize good titles when you see them, and apply their lessons to your own projects. #BOOKTITLEtweet Book01: 140 Bite-Sized Ideas for Compelling Article, Book, and Event Titles.He coaches you to welcome writing projects, and optimize your written communication to maximize the value of your time, your money, and your brand.

My book review of #BOOKTITLEtweet Book01: 140 Bite-Sized Ideas for Compelling Article, Book, and Event Titles by Roger C. Parker.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with book coach, online writing expert, and bestselling author of of the idea packed and reader friendly book #BOOKTITLEtweet Book01: 140 Bite-Sized Ideas for Compelling Article, Book, and Event Titles, Roger C. Parker, as he shares his ideas about why book titles are important and how to select the right title to maximize sales for your book. Rogers describes why book titles are critical for internet search engine driven traffic and for enticing potential buyers who are only one click away from another title. Roger Parker points out that an effective title sets your book apart from the competition; and provides ideas for what makes a book title a great one. Learn how to research title ideas, and how to put them together, to create a title that differentiates your book from the others in its field. Discover how to use your great new book title as another powerful online and offline marketing tool on Blog Business Success Radio.

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Brian Dietmeyer: B2B Street Fighting - Blog Business Success Radio

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Sales and negotiation strategist, President and CEO of Think! Inc., and author of the results oriented and very effective book B2B Street Fighting - Next Generation Business-to-Business Negotiation, Brian j. Dietmeyer, describes a fresh approach to thinking about business negotiations. Brian moves beyond the usual listing of tactics and presents an alternative concept of negotiation as a predictable and repeatable process. Brian shares three specific counter-punches that any negotiator can employ to improve their success rate. Learn how to change any negotiation, including sales conversations, from one focused on price to one that considers the importance of value to the customer.

Brian j. Dietmeyer is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Tuesday, August 2, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Sales and negotiation strategist, President and CEO of Think! Inc., and author of the results oriented and very effective book B2B Street Fighting - Next Generation Business-to-Business Negotiation, Brian j. Dietmeyer, describes a fresh approach to thinking about business negotiations. You will learn:

* How negotiations have changed with the rise of professional buyers

* Three major challenges that face negotiators

* Three usable and repeatable strategies that can be employed in any negotiations

* How negotiations are not random events but predicable and repeatable

Brian J. Dietmeyer (photo left) is a 20+ year veteran of sales, marketing and strategic planning. As Vice President with Marriott International, he led the National Account, Territory Management, Telemarketing and Teleconferencing Sales Forces. He’s a frequent public speaker and had published articles on Negotiations, Marketing Research, Business to Business Relationships and Adding Value. Mr. Dietmeyer is the author of two books: Strategic Negotiation and B2B Street Fighting - Next Generation Business-to-Business Negotiation.

Brian has been VP of Marketing on the Board of Directors for National Account Management Association and was the Chairman of the MPI Education Foundation Board. He completed his undergraduate studies at DePaul University with a degree in Liberal Arts. He holds a Masters Degree in Management from The JL Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and he’s a graduate of the Executive Development Program at the Aspen Institute/University of Maryland. He is also a certified Sales Trainer.

My book review of B2B Street Fighting - Next Generation Business-to-Business Negotiation by Brian j. Dietmeyer.

Listen live on Tuesday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with sales and negotiation strategist, President and CEO of Think! Inc., and author of the results oriented and very effective book B2B Street Fighting - Next Generation Business-to-Business Negotiation, Brian j. Dietmeyer, as he describes a fresh approach to thinking about business negotiations. Brian moves beyond the usual listing of tactics and presents an alternative concept of negotiation as a predictable and repeatable process. Brian shares three specific counter-punches that any negotiator can employ to improve their success rate. Learn how to change any negotiation, including sales conversations, from one focused on price to one that considers the importance of value to the customer on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: B2B Street Fighting - Next Generation Business-to-Business Negotiation, Brian J. Dietmeyer, enhanced negotiation strategies, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

Rick Kirschner: How To Click With People - Blog Business Success Radio

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Speaker, consultant and author of the engaging and very practical book How to Click with People: The Secret to Better Relationships in Business and in Life, Dr. Rick Kirschner, describes the fundamental importanceof understanding and connecting with people to success in business, careers, and in life. Many people simply click with others quickly and easily. For Rick Kirschner, this isn't magic. It's a communication skill that can be learned through specific steps and techniques. The author shares how to respond to the four basic communication styles of people, how to speak the same language as the other person, and how to master what he calls the seven signals to make your ideas click. Lean how to empower yourself and improve your business and career success by clicking with other people.

Dr. Rick Kirschner is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, July 28, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Speaker, consultant and author of the engaging and very practical book How to Click with People: The Secret to Better Relationships in Business and in Life, Dr. Rick Kirschner, describes the fundamental importanceof understanding and connecting with people to success in business, careers, and in life. Many people simply click with others quickly and easily. You will learn:

* What it means to click and resonate with other people

* Why clicking is so important to business, career, and personal success

* How understanding the four basic communication styles enhances clicking ability

* How to learn and develop your own empowering clicking skills

Rick Kirschner (photo left) has delivered motivational speeches and training programs on The Art of Change to some of the best known organizations in the world, including NASA, Progressive Insurance, Starbucks and Texas Instruments. And he's delivered his ideas and advice on communication, persuasion and conflict resolution through radio and television appearances, newspaper and magazine articles and interviews, from CNBC to CBC to FOX to the Wall Street Journal, in USA Today,the London Times, Executive Excellence, Selling Power, and Readers Digest.

He is the author of the comprehensive communication program, 'Insider's Guide To The Art of Persuasion,' and coauthor of the international bestseller, Dealing With People You Can't Stand: How To Bring Out The Best In People At Their Worst.' His new book, How to Click with People: The Secret to Better Relationships in Business and in Life, is now available from your favorite bookseller.

The Art of Change Skills for Life™ presentations blend people-friendly humor and savvy expertise with practical skills and compelling content on connection, communication and positive change. Audiences have fun, get to know themselves, and gain a palette of attitudes and behaviors that help them to change their lives, relationships and businesses for the better.

My book review of How to Click with People: The Secret to Better Relationships in Business and in Life by Dr. Rick Kirschner.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with speaker, consultant and author of the engaging and very practical book How to Click with People: The Secret to Better Relationships in Business and in Life, Dr. Rick Kirschner, as he describes the fundamental importance of understanding and connecting with people to success in business, careers, and in life. Many people simply click with others quickly and easily. For Rick Kirschner, this isn't magic. It's a communication skill that can be learned through specific steps and techniques. The author shares how to respond to the four basic communication styles of people, how to speak the same language as the other person, and how to master what he calls the seven signals to make your ideas click. Lean how to empower yourself and improve your business and career success by clicking with other people on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: How to Click with People: The Secret to Better Relationships in Business and in Life, Dr. Rick Kirschner, personal empowerment, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

Jacquelyn A. Ottman: The New Rules Of Green Marketing - Blog Business Success Radio

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Marketing expert, green strategy pioneer, and author of the revolutionary and very practical book The New Rules of Green Marketing: Strategies, Tools, and Inspiration for Sustainable Branding, Jacquelyn A. Ottman, describes how thinking and acting green has gone mainstream. Green marketing is here and is no longer simply a niche market. No longer do marketers use an environmental presentation when marketing products, but promote the added value of those green products. Jacquie Ottman describes how marketers must emphasize primary benefits to win over mainstream customers. With green consumers now forming the mainstream, the time is now to consider the new rules of green marketing.

Jacquelyn A. Ottman is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Tuesday, July 26, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Marketing expert, green strategy pioneer, and author of the revolutionary and very practical book The New Rules of Green Marketing: Strategies, Tools, and Inspiration for Sustainable Branding, Jacquelyn A. Ottman, describes how thinking and acting green has gone mainstream. You will learn:

* Why green marketing has gone mainstream and is not a niche market any longer

* How to market environmentally friendly products to mainstream customers

* How to integrate sustainable thinking through the entire product use cycle

* How to utilize green thinking in the overall product innovation process

Jacquelyn A. Ottman (photo left) is the author of The New Rules of Green Marketing: Strategies, Tools, and Inspiration for Sustainable Branding (Berrett-Koehler, February 2011), as well as previous books including Green Marketing: Opportunity for Innovation, (McGraw-Hill, 1998, and Green Marketing: Challenges & Opportunities for the New Marketing Age, (NTC Business Books, 1993).

Jacquie Ottman blogs at http://www.greenmarketing.com/blog

A true pioneer in green marketing, Ottman has been consulting in the arena of green business for over 20 years as the founder and principal of the New York City-based J. Ottman Consulting, Inc.

Jacquie Ottman and her team have helped over 60 of the Fortune 500 find competitive advantage by leveraging credible green marketing and eco-innovation strategies. Clients include: 3M, GE, HSBC, Johnson & Johnson, Epson, HSBC, Nike and Samsung. As an adviser to the U.S. government's voluntary eco-labeling programs, Ottman has helped guide the marketing of the U.S. EPA's Energy Star, SmartWay and Design for Environment eco-labels, and the USDA's BioBased label.

A sought-after speaker at industry conferences and corporate gatherings in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe, she co-chairs both the Sustainable Brands conference, and is the co-founder of the Sustainable Business Committee of the Columbia University Business School Alumni Club of NY where she created a pioneering certificate program in sustainable business.

In 2004, Ottman and her colleagues were the principal organizers of the Design:Green educational initiative which was created under an EPA Innovation Grant with the goal of jump=starting eco-design education in the U.S. Endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America, it gave over 4000 practitioners and students a grounding in the principles of eco-design and green marketing via workshops which were held across the country. Today, the initiative continues via an online course that Ms. Ottman created for the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

A former advertising executive on consumer packaged goods businesses at major New York advertising agencies, Ms. Ottman graduated from Smith College and attended the NYU Graduate School of Business.

Jacquelyn A. Ottman lives in New York City.

My book review of The New Rules of Green Marketing: Strategies, Tools, and Inspiration for Sustainable Branding by Jacquelyn A. Ottman.

Listen live on Tuesday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with marketing expert, green strategy pioneer, and author of the revolutionary and very practical book The New Rules of Green Marketing: Strategies, Tools, and Inspiration for Sustainable Branding, Jacquelyn A. Ottman, as she describes how thinking and acting green has gone mainstream. Green marketing is here and is no longer simply a niche market. No longer do marketers use an environmental presentation when marketing products, but promote the added value of those green products. Jacquie Ottman describes how marketers must emphasize primary benefits to win over mainstream customers. With green consumers now forming the mainstream, the time is now to consider the new rules of green marketing on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: The New Rules of Green Marketing: Strategies, Tools, and Inspiration for Sustainable Branding, Jacquelyn A. Ottman, green product marketing, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

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