In this podcast we talk about effective networking with Gina Best. Gina is the owner of Meridian Pacific Mortgages Inc. an independent mortgage brokerage company. Gina is a networking queen and has successfully built her business by focusing on developing relationships. In this podcast she shares some of her networking techniques.
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In this Out-Smarts podcast we are working on getting and keeping organised with the help of Rowena List. Rowena is a Professional Organizer, founder of Getting It Together and a prolific speaker. In this podcast we discuss strategies that will help you to stay on top of the tsunami of information coming at us in the form of email, voice mail and all those social networking updates.
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This Out-Smarts podcast takes a closer look at branding with returning interviewee Isabelle Mercier of LeapZone Strategies. Last time we looked at branding 101. This time we dig deeper, specifically taking a look at the business personality: core truths; values; purpose/drive; brand promise (accountability) and differentiators (what makes your company different). Its a follow up to the Out-Smarts Podcast #7 posted in September and number 2 a series of three.
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Fiona Walsh, CEO of FM Walsh and Associates, joins us for this Out-Smarts Podcast where we discuss the key attributes of successful entrepreneurs, how to grow your business in a recession and how entreprenuers can use social media to their benefit.
Links mentioned:
Sporty Jewels
marketing profs
Entreprenuer.com
Inc
Pink Magazine
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Its lucky number 13 for the Out-Smarts podcast and this time we are fortunate to be in conversation with Louise Desmarais. Louise is an experienced web writer and founder of Mud Creative. In this podcast she offers some truly valuable insights that must be considered when writing web site text and content.
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In this Out-Smarts podcast we talk with James Wells. James is the Commercialization Officer at BCIT working with innovators and investors to take their ideas to market), he is also a comedian and founded a peer to peer financing company. Learn about the challenges of peer to peer financing and listen to James’ take on social media.
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LinkedIn is one of the fastest growing social networks. It grew by over 500% in 2007 and one of the reasons for its speedy growth is because professionals are recognizing its a great tool to expand your network, establish your expertise and conduct research.
This Out-Smarts podcast discusses LinkedIn with Rob Duncan. He’s a prolific LinkedIn user and has more contacts in his network than anyone else I know. I talk to Rob about what LinkedIn is, what he uses it for and the benefits he derives from doing so.
Rob is an Innovation Catalyst, Director of Applied Research at BCIT. He is a writer and public speaker too. Learn how Rob uses LinkedIn to help him spread the buzz.
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Our podcast today looks at a serious alternative to gift giving - Dreambank. We had the pleasure of talking with Dawn Bowles who is the CEO of Dreambank, a local Internet company that truly offers a different way to make dreams come true, to give and receive gifts and to donate to charity. Its a unique and innovative service that really gives you an alternative to the sock and underwear dilemma.
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This Out-Smarts podcast discusses social media marketing with Darren Barefoot. Darren is a writer, marketer and technologist as well as being Head Geek at Capulet Communications, a local company well known for its innovative approach to new marketing. Find out about their latest campaign, his approach to blogging and what works in social media marketing.
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Bluelime Media has long been our preferred partner for web design and development projects. We recently sat down with their “chief code monkey”, Christine Rondeau to talk about their approach to building effective web pages and the changes she has seen in the industry in the last few years. Enjoy!
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