What I learned from the best at Podcast Movement 2015

I am still reeling from information overload almost a month after Podcast Movement '15! 

The organizers did such an awesome job with bringing some of the best in the industry to impart massive Epic content to us.

 I and everyone I connected with at the conference and online afterwards have concurred that this is definitely the one you need to attend.

 Lord willing, I will definitely be in Chicago next year. I encourage you to buy the Virtual ticket and get what you can and make sure you don't miss out next year. 

Before you go though make sure and take my Conference  tips to help you be prepared.

Key Takeaways

PAT FLYNN: The Real Podcasting Struggle: You vs. You

• We all keep this one Hater with us. Ourselves.
• Associate with the right people, Power of the whole is greater than the single
• Fear is a good indicator of what you should be doing; Transform by creating impossible goals.
• Its not about you, it's who is on the other side

ROMAN MARS: Designing a Career in Podcasting 

• Telling the right story can change the feeling or perspective
• Quality is the best Business strategy
• Make as many good things happen as possible
• If you can save the World time you're doing god's work :)
• Own your work

LOU MONGELLO: 10 Questions

• Success is measure by levels of happiness not money
• Be the book you want to read
• I don't have competition
• It's about real connections
• Legacy is not just money
• You don't know how you are going to affect somebody's life
• The only failure is quitting
• There's a fine line between brilliance and utter stupidity

AISHA TYLER: No Apologies: Creating Authenticity by Embracing Risk

• Passion is the only ingredient
• Be relentless
• Don't be afraid to pivot: quitting is not failing if you don't enjoy it anymore.
• Listen and do your best work
• It's not how hard you hit, its how hard you can get hit and get up.

JOHN LEE DUMAS: Deconstructing Podcasting Success: Real life stories of failure turned into freedom

• If you want to be; Do.
• What's your courage story? Share it.
• You want to be successful you have to be Consistent
• Invest. Learn. Teach

Book of the Day

The War of Art:  Steven Pressfield

Business Resources

Godaddy.com

Namecheckr.com

Wix

Blogger

Links 

Omni Hotel Fort Worth Texas

Sistah Speak Podcast - Game of Thrones

Podcast Movement 15 Virtual Ticket

Podcast Movement 2016

@JobOpt

Job Optional Community facebook

Subscribe on iTunes

 Name it and Claim it - Securing your Social Real Estate

So have you noticed most Brands these days have a certain look and feel to all of their Marketing material including their Social Media channels. Well Ladies, this is one area most big brands are on point with.

This is a great way to solidify your brand as well as keeping it simple for your target to find you across any social platform. Take my word for it,  these tips will help you keep your sanity once you get more involved with  your social media content.

I mention a great tool in this episode to help you lock down a name that will compliment your brand or verify your actual Business name is available still across most Social Media sites currently operating.

QuoteSpiration

[Tweet ""Will you just pick out a nice sensible name for me - something not too long, not too fancy, and not too dumb?" ~ E.B White, Charlotte's Web, p182 @jobopt"]

Key Take aways

• Cohesive name across all platforms
• Own your Domain name
• Secure top 3-4 social media platforms
• Be clear naming your Business not just clever

Book of the Day

Authority Positioning: How to become the leader in your niche by Leonardo Habegger

Business Resources

• Godaddy.com
• Namecheckr.com
• Wix
• Blogger

Links 

• @JobOpt
• Job Optional Community facebook
• Subscribe on iTunes

Finding your Niche and walking out your Purpose!

I'm sure, you have a million and one ideas and people you want to help.

I am super amped about helping black business succeed.  Period.

 But that is way too broad to tackle.

 Okay more specific, black women who are stuck in the idea zone, who have a passion (ok lots of passions :) just not sure what to do next.

 Bingo! You’re my girl.

Riches in the Niches

We have all probably heard this or some version of it. Unless you are Walmart it doesn’t profit us to try to be everything for everybody.

Step one

 Decide on one person you want to help

What are they struggling with that you know how to fix, cope, educate …

Step two

 How can you best help them?

>Training

> Coach/ Mentor

> Inspiration

 >Services

Step three-

What is the best way to communicate the help?

 > Blogging

> Videos

> Service Based

 > Podcast

Key Takeaways

•  Don’t you think you have 2 hours a week to devote to your own Legacy?

•  Make a date with yourself to focus solely on what you want to see this business look like.

• Take the first step.

Quotespiration

"There are no secrets to success, it is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from ." ~ Colin Powell

Overview

• My key takeaways on how to prepare for your first conference

Description

• How to be prepared to get the most from your first conference. From planning to attending the conference great tips on what to be aware of when at you first conference.

Resources

• The Job Optional Podcast on facebook
•  @JobOpt on Twitter

            Top Ten Tips

• Take a backup battery
• Eat a good breakfast
• Wear comfy shoes or bring backups
• Business cards are not dead
• Plan your schedule
• Invest in a good camera
• Go early and Network
• Be camera ready
•  Prepare a question to ask each presenter
• popular sessions fill up fast, get a seat early

Mentions

• JenaeNicole.com for show notes
• Social Media day SFl
• Podcast Movement Conference

• 5 four digital
• Please subscribe, rate and review in iTunes