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Bill Guertin author of The 800-pound Gorilla joins host Danna Olivo for Episode #52 to talk about the 7 Voices in our Heads that hold us back from our true potential. Bill takes a comical approach to bring these 7 voices front and center to help people hear, recognize, and minimize the effects of the negative voices inside their heads, and to implement simple strategies to make positivity a life-choice every day.Bill Guertin is known to many as “The 800-Pound Gorilla of Peak Performance”. He’s a 30-year sales and marketing expert who has trained the ticket sales departments of over 100 professional sports teams in the US, Canada, and Mexico. He started his career as an on-air radio talent at the age of 16. He moved into advertising sales and became Sales Manager and ultimately General Manager of small market radio stations in the Chicago area. He began a solo career as a professional speaker and trainer in 2004 and started a virtual training company for sports and entertainment executives with several partners in 2017.bill@the800poundgorilla.comthe800poundgorilla.comlinkedin.com/in/bill-guertin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 12th is another Double Header Tuesday at Charged Up Studio. Tune into CSI Business at 9 am Tuesday, October 12th as Dan Goodwin with CYA Consulting joins host Danna Olivo to talk about why we as small micro-business owners should be diligent in the inquiries of our business and personal connections. Find out how to be proactive to protect yourself and your business. Investigative Research is an often overlooked necessity when it comes to small micro-businesses, and it could cost you your business.Dan brings his skills in Intelligence to business and advises everyone to "Think Like an Investigator." Trained in interrogation and interview techniques, Dan uses his skills and expertise to assist his clients to examine all available information to make the best possible decisions in the present moment. Dan's unique approach to research, engagement and investigative technique serves him well, as he draws upon the thousands of interviews he completed over his corporate and entrepreneur life.cyaconsulting.servicesdan@cyaconsulting.serviceslinkedin.com/in/dgoodwinus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 5th is Double Header Tuesday at Charged Up Studio. We’ve all heard the phrase Top of Funnel many times before. But do we really understand what the phrase “Top of Funnel” really means? Our guest for Episode #50 is Denis Champagne with Lotus Communications. Denis integrates Old School proven sales practices with New Age methods, leveraging technology to predictably scale your sales pipeline to win more deals.As a former elite Master athlete in cycling and a racquet professional earlier in his life, Denis brings this mindset of preparation and training to help sales teams operate with the mentality of elite athletes. Denis' focus is on helping sales professionals develop consistency, courage, confidence, and narratives to prospect effectively and reach their targets. Just like sports, achieving excellence is the non-negotiable standard for Denis and he knows that a caring coach or mentor can make the difference in reaching the highest level of the sales profession.lotuscomm.comdenis@lotuscomm.comlinkedin.com/in/denis-champagneTune in on October 5th at 10 am ET to https://www.chargedupstudio.live/ to find out how to effectively pad the top of your sales funnel with qualified prospects and revenue growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 5th is Double Header Tuesday at Charged Up Studio. When you hear the brand name Amazon what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it books on demand…Kindle…same-day delivery…good prices? Whatever comes to mind, unless you’re living under a rock, the fact remains that Amazon has touched every adult across the globe at one point or another. Did you know that Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon began in his garage packaging and distributing by hand back in the early 90s? That isn’t that long ago folks! How did Jeff manage to grow a small business out of his garage to the mega force it is today in such a short time? Well, our guest on Episode #49 of Charged Up Studio, Steve Anderson, author of The Bezos Letters has the inside scoop. Steve Anderson is an expert in strategic risk and business growth. Drawing on decades of experience in the insurance industry, he wrote The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller. With hundreds of thousands of followers, Steve has been handpicked by LinkedIn as one of the world's most influential thought leaders.TheBezosLetters.comlinkedin.com/in/stevetnBe sure to tune in to https://www.chargedupstudio.live/, Tuesday, October 5th at 9 am EDT to find out how Jeff Bezos was able to do the impossible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The past 20 months have seen a push toward geographic and market expansion as we move more and more into a virtual environment. Today’s guest is an International TV Host, Public Speaker, CEO Consultant, Board Member, and Philanthropist. Angel Ribo has helped more than 1,500 CEOs in 33 different countries to accelerate the growth of their businesses.Angel sits on the Board of the Evolutionary Business Council, an organization with more than 350 Global Transformational Leaders with a combined reach of well over 600 Million people.He is based in Texas, and early in 2017, he launched his International Foundation, Wisdom for Kids, and he has helped more than 1000 Underprivileged Kids in Latin America become Entrepreneurs using their Local Resources.Based on these Strong Values and Principles, Angel has become a very respected US and Latin American Business Leader and Influencer. He talks today about what he has learned during his extensive career as an International Consultant. Here’s a hint – there is one thing that all nationalities have in common making our world just a little smaller.Be sure to tune in to chargedupstudio.live, Tuesday, September 28th at 9 am EDT to Episode #48 to learn similarities show up time and again as boundaries melt between our neighboring countries.angel@angelribo.comlinkedin.com/in/angelribo/linkfol.io/theceoconfidant@dannaolivo @marketatomy @marketatomyacademy @chargedupstudio @angelribo #businessgrowth #international #internationalrelations #culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlike what a lot of marketers or advertisers might profess, small business growth does not happen overnight. In fact, if you were to go to any medium to large business executive and ask them what the secret to their success was, they would probably tell you a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. The fact of the matter is most businesses don’t break even until 18 to 24 months down the road.However, there are a lot of tips and tricks that can help to speed up the process and solidify your standing among your target audience. Our guest this week on Charged Up Studio is Tim Nichols with the company 3 Million Percent. That’s right! That’s the name of his company. Tim shares with us how he grew his financial business by 3 million percent simply by engaging with his community. Tim talks about his process for becoming an influencer, utilizing connectors and transformers.Be sure to tune in to chargedupstudio.live, Tuesday, September 21st at 9 am EDT to Episode #47 to learn how Tim was able to do the impossible.Offer: 50% discount on course "How To Get Leads Fast"3millionpercent.comtim@3millionpercent.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-nichols-leadership/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.nichols.735 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building a high-performance team involves more than just randomly assembling a group of skilled individuals. For a team to be truly effective, its members must unite with the same vision and be motivated to bring that vision to life. But even that is not enough. What if their behaviors don’t mesh, or their work habits don’t align? Jeff Brandeis with Brandeis Coaching joins Danna Olivo on Charged Up Studio, Tuesday, September 14th at 9 am to give us some valuable tips on how to overcome these challenges. Tune in on any streaming platform or go to chargedupstudio.live/episodes, and tune in to Episode #46. @dannaolivo @chargedupstudio @marketatomyllc @jeffbrandeis @brandeiscoaching #predictive #assessment #podcast #behavioralJeff Brandeis - Brandeis Training Solutionsjeff@brandeistrainingsolutions.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As small business owners the art of public speaking congers up some terrifying thoughts. The idea of putting ourselves out there to be scrutinized by the public keeps most hidden away from the public spotlight. But did you know that we speak publicly every single day? When we talk to clients, our friends, or family…we are putting our thoughts and ideas out there for scrutiny. George Hendley joins Danna on Charged Up Studio to talk about the skills of public speaking and how you can develop your speaking abilities easily. Tune into Episode #45 of ChargedUpStudio.live.Links:Phone: 972-234-4377Email: george@thespeakeracademy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida has been reported as #3 in new business growth but remains in the lower 10 in capital investment. Why is Florida not considered to have a viable infrastructure for investment opportunities? Join Danna Olivo with Charged Up Studio, as she talks with Commissioner Russell C. Weigel, III, Florida’s Chief Financial Regulator as he discusses the reputation that the State of Florida has had to overcome to make it investment-worthy, and what the future holds moving forward. Tune in August 31st at 10 AM EDT to Episode #44 as we present the 2nd episode of a doubleheader on financial opportunities for small micro-businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Small Business Administration (SBA) was established in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, preserve free competitive enterprise, and maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. Danna Olivo is joined by Russell Dennis with Aspen Commercial Lending as they discuss the SBA Loan process and how Small Micro Business owners can qualify for federal dollars.Webinar Link: marketatomy.academy/featured_eventsRussell's Calendar Link: calendly.com/russdennisRussell's Mobile: (720) 532-6644Company Website: aspencommerciallending.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we continue to trend into the more populated virtual environment, more and more individuals are being forced to go on camera, letting their fears go by the wayside. Public speaking or performing in front of an audience is a common fear that many individuals experience. So how do you overcome the fear to benefit or save your career or business? Join Danna on Charged Up Studio as she speaks with Sandra Dee Robinson, speaker, actress, author, and host of the Unbridled Life Podcast. Her mission is to empower leaders around the world by fine-tuning their language and presentation, leadership, video, and media skills by unveiling their God-given communication strengths and abilities.Human beings are drawn to the brokeness in others...not the perfection! Join us on August 24th at 9 am EDTFree Gift: https://sandradeerobinson.com/brand-bundle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Charged Up Studio! This week's episode is guaranteed to get you rolling on the floor as we interview Sean "Tyler" Foley, author of the book "The POWER to speak naked." Tyler has been acting in film and television since he was 6 years old and is an accomplished film and stage performer. He has appeared in productions including Freddy Vs Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the musical Ragtime.  Tyler is passionate about helping others confidently take the stage and impact an audience with their stories. He is currently the Managing Director of Total Buy-In and author of the #1 best-selling book The Power to Speak Naked. He brings a unique perspective to the realm of coaching and mentoring. Having made a vocation of forging strong, sustainable relationships, Tyler has been able to facilitate consensus and harmony among disparate groups, relying on his background in highly pressurized and demanding environments. Tune in to episode #38 of Charged Up Studio on July 27th at 9am. Download link: Seantylerfoley.comDownload book: Bookshop.orgSupport the show (http://patreon.com/chargedupstudio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode #37 of Charged Up Studio focuses on GEO Tracking and GEO Fencing. We've all heard the terms before but few of us really understand the depths involved in how it can really streamline the target marketing process. Our guest Brian Raybold with JTD Group provides an in-depth look at how small businesses can tap into the GEO process to speed up organizational growth through a targeted marketing program. Brian is the Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Principal of JTD Group. He has a deep understanding of Automation, IP Targeting, and GEO Servicing for helping business owners get qualified leads from their ideal audience at the right time in the buying cycle. Tune in Tuesday, July 20th for the full episode!Support the show (http://patreon.com/chargedupstudio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s podcast Episode #36 features Monique Idemudia with Dragon Digital Marketing. Monique has traveled all over the world and speaks three different languages fluently. She works with small businesses to help them identify their target audience and clarify their unique buying habits. Tune in on July 13th at 9 am to Episode 36 on Chargedupstudio.live/episodes or on any of the regular podcast platforms. Support the show (http://patreon.com/chargedupstudio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s podcast Episode #35 features Philanthropist and Author Bob Hopkins, “Philanthropy Misunderstood.” After working for many years within the non-profit sector paying homage to many of the Nation’s largest Philanthropists, Bob came to the realization that the term Philanthropy is highly misunderstood. Tune in July 6th at 9am as he reveals his newfound awareness in his book. Chargedupstudio.live.Support the show (http://patreon.com/chargedupstudio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s podcast Episode #34 features Author Katrina Roddy, “Steal Your Skills From Corporate.” Her company The Corporate Breakup focuses on helping others learn to take advantage of the skills learned in corporate, to think outside the box, and build a future on Corporate’s dime. Tune in on June 28th at 9 am. Chargedupstudio.live. Support the show (http://patreon.com/chargedupstudio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s Book Review Episode on Charged Up Studio focused on the widely popular book “Traction” by Gino Wickman. Danna is joined once again by Brandon Falcon of Falconics as they discuss the book’s EOS concept and how he has integrated it into his own organization. Wickman explains how to structure your business using his Entrepreneurial Operating System to remove typical frustrations, so it regains momentum, runs seamlessly, and doesn’t get mired down in details. Support the show (http://patreon.com/chargedupstudio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business Insurance is one of the areas that most solo entrepreneurs don't plan for when first starting out. Whether a solo entrepreneur working out of the home or a micro-business owner with a small business, having the right protection is critical to success. Tune in Tuesday, June 15th at 9 am to learn more about the types of insurance available to micro and small businesses, and how to protect yourself from unexpected catastrophes.Support the show (http://patreon.com/chargedupstudio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Charged Up Tuesday, everyone. As your business grows, you may develop a diverse group of employees and customers. While diversity often enriches the workplace, cultural differences in business can bring complications as well. Various cultural differences can interfere with productivity or cause conflict among employees. Stereotypes and ignorance about different traditions and mannerisms can lead to disruptions and the inability of some employees to work effectively as a team or to handle business dealings with potential customers in other countries. Tune in on June 8th at 9am to chargedupstudio.live as we delve into this topic with Ana Carolina Salazar with Bold Digital. Support the show (http://patreon.com/chargedupstudio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Charged Up Tuesday, everyone. Did you know that as a small business owner you are required to report your tangible property to the Property Appraiser’s office? Most small business owners don’t realize this. This week’s podcast #30 is focused on what your responsibilities are when it comes to reporting to the Property Appraiser's office. Danna is joined by Osceola Property Appraiser Katrina Scarborough as we discuss the tax laws as it pertains to business. Tune in on June 1st at 9am to chargedupstudio.live. Support the show (http://patreon.com/chargedupstudio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices