Have you ever wondered how storytelling can transform your entrepreneurial journey? On this episode of the Ready Yet Podcast, I sit down with Andrew Chestnut, a keynote architect with nearly 20 years in the learning industry. Andrew's unique path from successful entrepreneurial ventures to helping others craft their narratives is both unconventional and inspiring. Join us as we dive into the significance of storytelling in business, how to connect emotionally with your audience, and the importance of a good network. Join us as we explore how to bring your story to life and make a meaningful impact in your industry.

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In this episode of the 'Ready Yet' podcast, join me as I chat with Richard Wildman about vital strategies for small business owners to enhance their customer experience. Richard, an esteemed author and consultant, draws from his diverse background to explain the importance of customer engagement and personalized service. We dive into why businesses often fail to adjust to market changes and how they can develop more humanized and emotionally engaging approaches to retain clients. Richard also shares his inspiring journey and offers practical advice on how to implement effective customer-centric strategies in today's evolving marketplace.

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Richard Weylman was orphaned at age 6, and lived in nineteen foster homes and attended eleven different schools. Rather than becoming victim of those circumstances, he overcame them and has had remarkable business success including as an award-winning general sales manager of Rolls Royce to heading sales and marketing for the Robb Report- A Magazine for the Luxury Lifestyle from its inception until its record liquidity event. A Hall of Fame inducted Keynote Speaker, Richard has also been inducted into the Customer Experience Hall Of Fame for his legendary work helping brands engage with and retain their customers. Finally, he is a Horatio- Alger nominee for his philanthropic work on behalf of orphans and widows.

Richard is also the author of two international bestsellers, the latest of which, The Power of Why: Breaking Out in a Competitive Marketplace is in seven languages and is also a CEO Reads best seller. His most recent book, 100 Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Clients for Life, is available on Amazon or your favorite bookstore.

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My guest today is Mark J. Carter, a passionate advocate for mastermind groups and mentoring programs. Mark shares his 20-year journey of running mastermind groups both offline and online, and his experience from interviewing successful people for his book Idea Climbing.

Join us as we dive into the use of podcasting as a powerful networking tool and the importance of maintaining authenticity in relationships. Mark discusses his approach to podcasting, the pitfalls of using it purely for prospecting, and his new venture into helping B2B entrepreneurs through interviews and online classes. We also touch upon the significance of building genuine connections and avoiding bait-and-switch tactics.

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Mark J. Carter has always been curious about how successful people got where they are in life. He has been interviewing successful people for 24 years, posting interviews online for 11 of those years. Mark’s other projects include events and marketing initiatives. He has collaborated with TED’s founder Richard Saul Wurman to create a world-class conference and helped with branding for the world’s largest chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

Mark has launched book tours and events for New York Times best-selling business authors, helping them share their big ideas with the world. Mark still enjoys interviewing people and posts many of the interviews on his YouTube station and his Idea Climbing podcast and Idea Climbing internet radio show. Mark’s interviews culminated in his recent book, Idea Climbing: How to Create a Support System for Your Next Big Idea.

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