Many people would like to start a business or be their own boss, but few know where to start. Even having an entrepreneur mentality goes a long way in one's professional success. Steve Mariotti, founder of Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, talks with Tim Muma about the incredible value in understanding the thought processes of entrepreneurs. Steve expresses his belief in the power of entrepreneurship and explains how i...
Many people stress about job interviews, recognizing it's a live, final shot at getting a new position. With proper planning and the right mindset, everyone can have a perfect strategy heading into their job interview. Mike Perry, president of Szarka Financial, has more than 30 years of experience as a hiring manager. He joins Tim Muma to discuss a handful of key items you should focus on for your next interview that will g...
Resumes are a popular topic on LJNRadio for good reason, and for this episode Tim Muma takes a slightly altered approach. He speaks with Jessica Holbrook Hernandez, president and CEO of Great Resumes Fast, who brings her experienced insights with her. The strategy she brings to this show is finding a way to take one's early resume - often short and light on experience - and finding ways to create a stronger, more profession...
A positive reputation can take years or decades to build, but only moments to be tarnished forever. In today's connected world where information is shared globally in seconds, organizations need to be cognizant of everything impacting their reputations. Stephen Hahn-Griffiths, VP of U.S. Strategy Consulting for the Reputation Institute, breaks down the variety of factors effecting the public's perception of a company. He te...
You can find plenty of advice from experts about what you should say and do in a job interview, but the best teacher is often the one who shows you the wrong way to handle things. Go inside a mock interview with Ron Swanson, a man who says and does what he wants, regardless of the consequences. This is how NOT to act when interviewing for a job.
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When you think of wildly successful business plans, do doughnuts ever cross your mind? You wouldn't think so, but the allure and charm of Voodoo Doughnut showed people how you can market fun and quality to build incredible interest. Kenneth "Cat Daddy" Pogson, co-founder of Voodoo Doughnut, gives us the inside scoop on how they built a popular doughnut culture with little spent on advertising. He tells Tim Muma about all th...
While being a speechwriter isn't necessarily non-traditional, being one of the writers for the President of the United States definitely qualifies as rare. John Pollack is a former speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, and he fills Tim Muma in on the process of landing such a prestigious role, as well as the details that went into the position. John is also the author of "Shortcut" where he dives into the power of analog...
With greater numbers of individuals living longer, long term care is becomingly an increasingly vital consideration. Mapping out a way to afford the cost is another important action as well. Mark Stratis, senior financial planner for Szarka Financial explains to Tim Muma the different types of Long Term Care Policies that can help you and your loved ones.
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Internships have become a nearly essential step in the process of starting one's career in almost every field. Finding the best one for you takes some extra work, but it will pay off in the end. Wendi Weiner, a Nationally Certified Resume Writer, joins Tim Muma to discuss what you should look for in finding an internship that will develop your skills and lead into a promising start in your career.
The strategies for marketing continue to evolve thanks to technology and culture. The prevalence of social media in today's society has upped the ante for businesses, but many are still trying to figure out the best tact when utilizing this forum. Cheri Simonet, digital marketing manager and principal owner of d. Mark Consulting, tells Tim Muma about the deadly sins of social media marketing. She breaks down the flaws of so...