Telling stories and writing them down for a living. Wouldn’t we all love to do that?
And then having them become New York Times best-selling books at that! How does one go from a business career to writing historical fiction to writing crime fiction? My guest today has done all of that and is here to share her journey and experiences with the Salem Witch Trials, pioneer Texas and a woman detective.
Join me for my conversation with Kathleen Kent!
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S04, Ep09: Weathering Storm Damage Smartly, featuring Benny Wright
During storm season in the U.S., it seems no one is immune to the ravages of the weather.
When your home and livelihood are at stake, timing is everything. And having the right coach or advisor close by can make all the difference between distress and comfort. When storm damage occurs, you not only need to be aware of what it will take to rebuild or repair your damaged property, there are regulations and laws in place that need to be taken into consideration.And timing is everything.
Benny Wright grew up in hurricane country and knows what it takes—and when—to deal with stormy weather.
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S01, Ep 04: Von Daniel, The Business of Improv
Another example of a corporate survivor who is making his living doing what he loves. Von and Claire talk about what it takes to run a business around a series of games and jokes. Comedy is really big business.Von Daniel, is familiar with the techniques of Improv as CEO of ComedySportz Dallas. He has extensive experience managing in the DFW area, having successfully hired, trained, implemented processes and led business teams of varying skill levels. Von has extensive experience as a performer as a part of improvisational comedy in Dallas going back almost 20 years.
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S05, Ep 03: The Amazing Hidden Industry featuring Elizabeth Smalley
It’s been called the amazing hidden industry because billions of dollars are spent each year on it and the public rarely sees the output.
Just how does the business-to-business trade show industry work and who is behind it all?Companies doing business with other companies rely on the face-to-face marketing and selling that trade shows offer. In the past year, over $13.2 billion dollars were spent on trade shows in the US alone with projections of 2 percent growth per quarter. A big part of trade shows are the exhibits and displays that companies rely upon.
Our guest today has spent her career building and managing relationships and exhibits around the world. Let’s talk with Elizabeth Smalley about what it takes to be successful and have staying power in the trade show industry.
