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Dec 26, 2016

Today's guest Alaia Williams aka The Small Bizz Army Knife is a master when it comes to systems, productivity, and planners. I had the privilege of meeting Alaia April 2015 at The New Media Expo Conference and we have been rocking ever since. In this episode we discuss:

For more information visit: http://michellengome.com and www.instagram.com/michellengome.

Dec 19, 2016

Today's special guest is Brittanni Below is an independent coach of Beach Body and fitness coach for women. I had the pleasure working with her a few years ago while in corporate. It is awesome to see the progress she has made over the years.

In this episode she explains:

  • Her a-ha moment to refocus her priorities.
  • The importance of self-assessment.
  • Networking tips in and out of the workplace.

Quotes:

  • Stop blaming your environment for your happiness.
  • The people in our lives know us as who we are today.

For more information visit http://www.thebrittanni.com and https://www.facebook.com/BrittanniBB.

 

Dec 12, 2016

Real World Business Coach Danny Creed is an internationally recognized Master Business Coach, speaker and author. His latest inspirational and motivational book, A Life Best Lived: A Story of Life, Death and Second Chances is now available on Amazon. Danny is a leading authority on business and personal development, a highly regarded Keynote speaker; workshop and seminar leader and an elite Brian Tracy International Certified Sales Trainer.

Quick Facts:

  • 14 successful start-up businesses,
  • Over 400 turn-arounds and his powerful connection with world class partners and resources such as Brian Tracy.  
  • Over 8,000 hours of logged coaching time with over 12,000 recommendations
  • 6x winner of the Brian Tracy Award of Sales Excellence/ FocalPoint Coaching International Business Coach of the Year.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is a master business coach and how do you become one?
  • When is it a good time to change from a coach? What are somethings to look for during this change?
  • His book called A Life Best Lived: A Story of Life, Death, and Second Chances.
  • 11 step Commitment Blueprint for any reader to plan their own, LIFE BEST LIVED.

 

For more information on Danny Creed visit http://www.businesscoachdan.com or buy the book on Amazon

 

Dec 5, 2016

Linda Popky is a strategic marketing expert and author of Marketing Above the Noise: Achieve Strategic Advantage with Marketing that Matters and Marketing Your Career, a guidebook to personal branding. Linda has operated Leverage 2 Market Associates for over 13 years working with Fortune 500 companies. In addition, Linda has been named one of the top women of influence in Silicon Valley and inducted into the Million Dollar Consultant Hall of Fame.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What does today's marketing landscape look like for companies?
  • Is every social media platform noisy?
  • Can companies strike a balance between traditional and digital marketing?
  • Personal branding tips for professionals.

For more information on Linda Popky visit Leverage 2 Market and follow her on Twitter @LindaPopky. Grab her book Marketing Above The Noise.

Nov 29, 2016

What Is Your Mental State During The Holidays

Transcription:

I didn't consider this episode until Thanksgiving Eve and I'm recording it on Black Friday. Mental health should be addressed freely at anytime, but it becomes exceptionally hard during the holidays. Society becomes stuck between slowing down to spend time with family and friends and getting caught up in the holiday shopping hype. Maybe you don't live in the same city as your family and it is hard to travel b/c of lack of money or receiving multiple days off from work. Or maybe you've been in a relationship for 3,4,5 years and this is the 1st holiday without that special person. Look I get it. I've been there myself one way or the other.
 
For the AA community speaking on mental health has been taboo as we default to church or religion. Mental health is not subject to a one size fits all cure by Jesus. For many of us we feel pressured to meet the standards of our respective religion, but that's another episode. I've had the chance to address mental health in episode Better Health, Better Mind with Dr. Dion Metzger and my Perspective of Black Lives Matter with therapist Brandon Jones. 
 
This is the thing we all have our collective and individual pressures that drive us crazy. A few months ago a male colleague confided in me about all of the police shootings and he would cry randomly. I commend him for telling me this. I don't know how many women or even his homeboys he was able to share this with. I know many of our men are taught not to show or discuss emotion. When the fact of the matter is it takes a mentally, emotionally strong person to express their authentic themselves with any loved one in a safe environment. 
 
Many of my sisters are looking for love. It's not even in the wrong places. I get disappointed that too many women are single. The dating stories I hear from my friends are hilarious, ridiculous, and quite sad. I don't have any personal stories to share since I stopped dating 8 years ago. But my last two clusterfuck relationships ended and they were significant enough for me to see a therapist. I took the responsibility of being the common denominator. Why am I attracting these types of people, situations in my life. I knew advice from girlfriends were not always the best advice. Granted I was young, I'm in my 30s now and I have learned a lot about myself, people, values, and relationships. I'm not saying every woman needs to see a relationship expert or a therapist. 
 
Entrepreneurship OMG where do I begin. It is a tough starting a business whether full time or as on the side. In most cases time can be an enemy or a friend. You have all these things to do, with plans to do them right, and hopefully it is received well. Received well meaning you are reaching your goals whether financial and/or influence. Now is the time for parties and family gatherings so people will ask, how's your little podcast going? How's that project (you know that special you ran in March) going? How will you deal with that question if things haven't been going as planned. Another worse case scenario, is if you asked for seed money and haven't provided updates. Or how do I make payroll when I didn't have a successful launch or I'm in a slow period? A lot of these issues are popping up more and more among the business community. I'm not talking about burnout. I'm talking about the pressure, the responsibility of success that goes unaddressed.
 
What I am saying is if you recognize an unhealthy pattern in your life, a friend or significant other, that is affecting you or them ongoing basis.  therapy has crossed your mind it is okay to explore that option. It is okay to seek help. Well Michelle, it is an extra expense. Yes, it is. But we can't afford to loose you. I've seen therapist off/on throughout my life. I started by using my school counselors especially on the university level. That is billed in your tuition.  If you have a job research to see if their is an Employer Assistance Program (EAP). You can call the 800 or visit the website, search through therapist or relevant programs. I was able to receive the first five sessions for free. That allowed me to become comfortable for a commitment and I saw her for 2 years. I have never been diagnosed. Seeing a therapist doesn't lead to an immediate diagnosis, but it may lead to some comfort and progress.
 
I want to encourage you to check on people, invite people, visit and call folks during this holiday time. Don't put too much pressure on yourself as we head into 2017. You are loved. I believe in you. A personal connection leads to an influential network. Thanks for networking with Michelle.
Oct 24, 2016

Remember in elementary we drew a large "T" labeling it pros and cons to make a decision. Do you still do that?

With skills, mastery, and networks we have matured and we may need a bit more elaborate process to make a decision. I believe when you are good at what you do, you will always be afforded with opportunities. Is ever opportunity a good opportunity? How do you measure your opportunities?

I continue to struggle with this as it doesn't get easier as you level up. Ever since I read Essentialism by Greg McKeown it has changed my perspective on my decision making process.

Here are the 8 questions I ask myself:

  1. What are my core values? What are the organization's core values?
  2. How many people can I impact?
  3. What is the essential intent?
  4. Is the duration manageable?
  5. Will this activity or effort make the highest possible contribution toward my goal?
  6. What do I feel deeply inspired by?
  7. What am I particularly talented at?
  8. What meets a significant need in the world?

Opportunity: What opportunity is being offered to you?

Minimum: What are your minimum criteria for this option to be considered?

Extreme: What are the ideal criteria for this option to be approved?

I know this is a lot of information to take on, but I hope these questions will help guide you in your mental process. Over time it will be a lot easier. If it's not a HELL YEAH, it's a NO!!

 

Oct 17, 2016

Lately I have come across a lot of dialogue on why your friends don't support your business. People say your friends are not your target audience, you are not a good sales man, etc. Well I want to chime in a bit and provide you with 3 ways you can support your friends business without any money!!

  1. Social media sharing
  2. Referrals and introductions
  3. Reviews and testimonials

For more information visit http://michellengome.com and follow me on www.instagram.com/michellengome.

Oct 10, 2016

Think back to when you were 10 or 15 years old. What did you want to be when you grew up? Are you doing it? 

If you are living out your dream, what were some of those moments that lead you to this point?

Over the past few weeks the title Tapping Into Your Past to Find Your Purpose has been laying heavily on my heart. It has been introspective view on small moments that have led me to this point. I can't believe I am speaking professionally, writing books, teaching, and a few other things. 

My purpose is to provoke thought and challenge action. I focus heavily on relationships and now entrepreneurship.

What is your purpose? How will you share your valuable gifts to the world?

I believe in you.

For more information visit http://michellengome.com 

Oct 4, 2016

Hey Good People,

I wanted to take a moment to do a personal solo show. That's right no strategies and tactics. Just a friendly conversation or more like you listening, lol. You get what I'm trying to say. I share with you my August struggles, September highlights, and what's next. I do hope you are able to get one good thing out of this chat.

How can I help you? Send me a note at info@michellengome.com or www.instagram.com/michellengome

31 Daily Nuggets to Connect With Confidence - coming soon

I Believe In You

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Sep 26, 2016

Jamillah Rahmaad (JR) is a PR consultant and founder of JR|PR. She has worked with The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Urban Movie Channel, STARZ Movie Network as well as entrepreneurs. 

Her new book Build Authority Boost Credibility: Actions Plans to Befriend Your Brand informs you how to gain influence, develop a personal brand, and gain media attention. In this episode we discuss:

  • The difference between marketing, advertising, public relations, and social media.
  • The importance of gaining influence and community.
  • Tips for entrepreneurs to avoid PR mistakes.

Listeners can purchase Build Authority, Boost Credibility: Action Plans to Befriend Your Brand  15% discount with promo code: NWM

Listen to JR podcast E is For Effit! every Friday.

 

Sep 19, 2016

RJ Hodges is a professional speaker, certified personal mastery life coach, and the creator of a coaching system known as L.I.F.E (Living in Full Existence) Education. RJ Hodges is a bestselling co-author of the bookMission Unstoppable partnering with world-renowned leaders George Fraser and Les Brown. He is also the author of You Can’t Practice At The Game, The Art of Mastering You Volume One and an audio book series called Winner Status. RJ specializes in both personal and professional development with a focus on helping people master themselves in order to transition into their idea of success and fulfillment.

In this episode we discuss the following:

  • How to obtain personal life mastery?
  • What is the #1 thing entrepreneurs neglect?
  • How to go from busy to productive?

Don't forget to take advantage of the free 20 minute coaching session. Make sure you listen to the complete instructions to get your time with RJ Hodges.

Be sure to check out RJ Hodges at http://rjhodgesspeaks.com.

For more information visit Networking With Michelle and follow on Instagram.

Sep 12, 2016

Mel Jones is a Powerful Thinking Coach & Motivational Philosopher. He speaks to flip the switch in the average persons mind to give them the edge you need to WIN! In this episode we discuss

  • Are we brainwashed?
  • How to master your thoughts in 90 days based on his book 90: Build The Ultimate Empire
  • What does motivational philosopher mean?
  • The importance of mentors.
  • How does he define success?

Be sure to check out Mel Jones at http://motivationalphilosopher.com.

For more information visit Networking With Michelle and follow on Instagram.

Sep 5, 2016

Did the strategy episodes help you with your business? I hope so as we conclude with a dynamic episode with Sales & Marketing Strategies Kerry Heaps. I heard her before on a friend's podcast Escaping Cubicle Captivity hosted by Shimeka Williams and knew right away I needed Kerry on my show.

Kerry Heaps is the Founder and President of Kerry’s Network, Inc., a marketing organization that provides Business-to-Business Marketing services.  She is also the host of Strictly Marketing Talk Radio and publisher of Strictly Marketing Magazine. The magazine has recently spun off an online community for Strictly Women in Marketing, for Women looking to gain more media exposure.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is the difference between sales and marketing?
  • How important is pricing when it comes to the sales and marketing mix?
  • Which is better cold call or cold email?
  • Does content marketing really work?

Recommended book: Go For No

For more information visit Networking With Michelle and follow on Instagram.

Sep 1, 2016

Perspective of Black Lives is coming to an end or is it? Let me know should this be a separate podcast? I would love to hear your feedback.

Perspective of Black Lives Matter is a 4 part series that will be released over the next 4 weeks. I talk with various guests as we explore police shootings, social media activism, a new Black Wall Street, minimum wage, and a lot more. Special guests include Brandon Jones, Jay Jones, John Comer, and Michelle Talbert.

For more information visit Networking With Michelle.

Aug 30, 2016

Do you struggle with pricing? I do a quick episode on value-based pricing strategies to consider as you move forward in business.

"The single most important decision in evaluating a business is pricing power." Warren Buffet

Value-based pricing is about charging what the customer will pay.

Things to Consider:

  1. Time 
  2. Market Research
  3. Fixed and variable cost 

A brand's price and image are often closely linked.

Align your pricing strategy to your companies strategy and vision.

Be in tune with your business and financial objectives.

Pricing is not a competitive advantage.

Differentiation creates value. How do you create value by closing gaps and solving problems?

Book: Impact Pricing by Mark Shiving

For more information visit: http://michellengome.com

 

 

Aug 24, 2016

Perspective of Black Lives Matter is a 4 part series that will be released over four weeks. I talk with various guests as we explore police shootings, social media activism, a new Black Wall Street, minimum wage, and a lot more. Special guests include Brandon Jones, Jay Jones, John Comer, and Michelle Talbert.

Michelle Y. Talbert is CEO of Her Power Hustle. She has an amazing story of her journey through motherhood, education, and entrepreneurship. Her Power Hustle is a community helping women entrepreneurs build relationships to further their career and business endeavors.

Aug 21, 2016

We continue our strategy session discussing social media marketing. Social media becomes tough when you go from personal to business use of the numerous platforms. Social media is ever changing we have to adapt and adopt to gain an audience. For complete show notes visit Creating a Social Media Strategy Show Notes.

Follow me on Instagram: @michellengome

Aug 10, 2016

Perspective of Black Lives Matter is a 5 part series that will be released over the next five weeks. I talk with various guests as we explore police shootings, social media activism, a new Black Wall Street, minimum wage, and a lot more. Special guests include Brandon Jones, Jay Jones, John Comer, and Michelle Talbert.

John P. Comer is the co-executive director of Communities United is a grassroots, membership organization of low to moderate income individuals and families in Maryland. Our mission is to organize our communities to build power to win transformative change for social, economic, and environmental justice.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The importance of raising minimum wage.
  • Should public housing be positioned in middle class neighborhoods.
  • The importance of voting rights for ex-felons.

For more information on John follow him on IG @architectofjustice

 

Aug 8, 2016

Lately I have been stressing the importance of content creation and content marketing because people know they need to be on social media, but they do not know what to say. We dive into the fundamentals of content creation, content marketing, and how to create a plan. For full show notes visit http://michellengome.com/category/podcast

Follow on IG & Twitter @michellengome

Aug 3, 2016

Perspectives of Black Lives Matter is a 5 part series that will be released over the next five weeks. I talk with various guests as explore police shootings, social media activism, a new Black Wall Street, minimum wage, and a lot more. Special guest include Brandon Jones, Jay Jones, John Comer, and Michelle Talbert. 

First guest is Brandon Jones, a Psychotherapist and founder of Jegna Institute based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Jones concentrates on healing the Black community, by addressing behavioral patterns and mental health conditions.​ With the ultimate objective is to strengthen, mobilize and liberate people classified as Black.

In this episode we discuss concepts of 

  • African-American vs Black American
  • Inner City vs Suburbs
  • Black Wall Street
  • And a lot more!

For more information on Brandon visit http://www.jegnainstitute.com and check out his new audio book Level Elite: Personal Revolution through S.E.L.F Development as a free download.

Twitter: @UniversalJones

Move Your Money Challenge - a full list of black owned banks.

Aug 2, 2016

In this episode we explore marketing fundamentals from the 5 P's of marketing to creating an effective strategy. Go to http://www.michellengome.com/creating-marketing-strategy/ and snag your free template 6 Points to a Marketing Plan.

Follow on FB, IG, and Twitter @MichelleNgome

 

Jul 11, 2016

 

Life has many ways of testing a person's will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once. Paulo Coelho

After a six week hiatus I am back with a new episode. I share some good news regarding my personal and professional life. I also provide a midyear update on goals have fallen short on and accomplished. At this point I am looking to get to the basics of my 2016 theme Create, Execute, & Prosper.

Thank you for everyone that has sent a kind email and FB message checking on me or the status of the podcast. A special shoutout to Danny from Detroit who heard my interview on Black Entrepreneur's Blueprint, reached out to me on FB, and met him when he was in town for the weekend.

Invest in yourself. Invest in a coach, tools, and products that you need to become better.

Consistency is key!

May 16, 2016

Last month I had a chance to meet Kirk Franklin. On the way to the event I was pondering what is the one selfish question I can ask him. That question not relevant to gospel music, but something beneficial to me and my audience. I am grateful for the personal and entrepreneurial growth through the years yet developing a team has been one of the most challenging hurdles I’ve experienced. I know the only way I can grow into this vision is by continuous faith, consistency, and teamwork. In this episode you’ll learn:

  1. Transparency
  2. Communication
  3. Risk Taking

Transcription

I appreciate everything you’ve done. I think you are a musical genius. You’ve worked with artist from different genres, multiple choirs; how do you create a good team and motivate that team through each project?

Kirk Franklin: By trying to be transparent and non trying to act like I have all the answers. Finding people willing to go through the journey with me. I appreciate people that ride with me and take a chance. A lot of it is risk tasking.

Apr 25, 2016

In this episode I give an update as to what has been going on with me. A glimpse into my world. The work, the breaks, and what's next.

For more information visit htp://michellengome.com or for company information visit http://line25consulting.com and follow me on IG/Twitter as @michellengome.

Mar 21, 2016

On Friday, March 11, 2016, I drove to Austin to meet Gary Vaynerchuk aka Gary Vee. If you are a late bloomer his new book #AskGaryVee is derived from his self-titled YouTube show. I had one burning question pertaining to my business and the direction of my business. On the last minute I recorded the audio on my phone and take a chance of turning it into a podcast.

Question: Recently I've changed my marketing company from focusing on account management to training and development because I'm realizing small business owners they don't want to focus on content marketing and with social media the focus on live video, video, and images. I feel that the small business owner has to do that (content) themselves versus outsourcing it. With that in mind, do you feel that business owners are going to continue to outsource social media management or will they create it in-house?

Here's what I think, they both will stay. Both are options. Both will happen, but it comes down to chops. I think what's great about hearing what you're doing it's no different than Meerkat. You need to decide for yourself what you're best at. Are you best at giving advice to freeing people up? Best at motivating? Best at teaching? Current events? Maybe create a newsletter at $25 a month that just tells people what's going on , that's scalable to a bigger business.

For more information visit http://michellengome.com/askgaryvee

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