Social Strategy Podcast: The Best In Business, Wealth And Mindset

Productivity hackers rejoice! My friend and guest for this episode will surely feed your cravings as he shares to us his arsenal of tools that would surely delight you all. We actually get into what I think is an interesting and well needed conversation about valuing our 9-5 job (for a change) and the way … Continue reading "Outsourcing, Productivity Hacks and Paradigm Shift with Podcast Junkies Host, Harry Duran Ep57" The post Outsourcing, Productivity Hacks and Paradigm Shift with Podcast Junkies Host, Harry Duran Ep57 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

In this episode I had the pleasure of spending some time with Shannon Martin, PodBean’s Director of Communications as we learned about this free to start podcast option offered by Podbean. Don’t worry I’m not turning the Social Strategy Podcast into show about podcasting,  but there are some really interesting platforms out there that fall … Continue reading "Podbean, Podcast & Patrons EP56" The post Podbean, Podcast & Patrons EP56 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

For this episode, I hook up with my buddy, Jared Easley host of Starve the Doubts Podcast and the co-founder of the Podcast Movement.  We have an enlightening conversation on sharing your journey and not just successful stories but sharing the challenging stories. It’s those stories that helps people connect to you and gives them hope … Continue reading "Podcast Movement and Maple Syrup Ep55" The post Podcast Movement and Maple Syrup Ep55 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

In this episode I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Reece Sims.  She’s  a Personal Branding Strategist and host a very unique podcast with an equally unique name called – The Lovenoteworthy Show.  We discuss her journey towards entrepreneurship and the values of networking and creating your own opportunities. Here are the highlights of … Continue reading "Building A Brand And The Life You Love with Reece Sims Ep54" The post Building A Brand And The Life You Love with Reece Sims Ep54 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

In this episode, I catch up with CorpNet’s CEO and Founder, Nellie Akalp, during new media expo NMX to talk about copyrights and trademarks and how they can be vital to your business.  In addition we covered the value of forming an LLC or a corporation for podcasters and bloggers. Nellie and I touched on things … Continue reading "How Not to Get Sued with Nellie Akalp Ep 53" The post How Not to Get Sued with Nellie Akalp Ep 53 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

First Timer! Was it your first time to a major conference like New Media Expo or NABShow?  I thought it would be interesting and very informative to get the perspective of a first time attendee to NMX and get her impressions of the event and share with us how to conference In full disclosure my … Continue reading "How To Conference NMX Attendee Speaks Out Ep52" The post How To Conference NMX Attendee Speaks Out Ep52 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

A great mentor is a hard to come by so when you run into one you must take advantage. Wouldn’t you agree? So would you take advantage of a mentor that teaches people how to become millionaires? Well we have a treat for you in this episode in Dr. Venus Opal Reese.  It’s not secret … Continue reading "Black Women Millionaires with Dr. Venus Opal Reese Ep50" The post Black Women Millionaires with Dr. Venus Opal Reese Ep50 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

There are so many options when it comes to hosting a podcast that it can be hard for a podcaster or someone starting in podcasting to determine which one to choose. I looked into Soundcloud used it a bit and although I’m sure it’s a great platform I’m just not that crazy about it so … Continue reading "Why Podcasters should Explore Spreaker Ep 49" The post Why Podcasters should Explore Spreaker Ep 49 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

Discovering, Creating and Sharing is one of the best ways to communicate the story of your brand. Wouldn’t you agree? For this episode I really wanted to connect you with a master storyteller.  Someone that knows how to not just tell a good business story or talk about a brand but a storyteller that could … Continue reading "Successful Mistakes with Matthew Turner Ep 48" The post Successful Mistakes with Matthew Turner Ep 48 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

Life is about what you learn and how you share that learning with others.  Wouldn’t you agree? That quote David Pottruck speaks volumes about the type of leader David is and the principles he teaches at the Wharton Business School’s Center for Leadership and Change Management. It’s not often that I get to talk with a … Continue reading "Leading Breakthrough Change With David Pottruck Ep 47" The post Leading Breakthrough Change With David Pottruck Ep 47 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

What’s the worst experience you’ve ever had at work? My guess is it was pretty bad right? The sad part is that too many of us have bad stories about work.  In this episode is author Chris Reimer addresses this very issues  in his first book Happywork. Here are the highlights of my conversation with Chris: … Continue reading "HappyWork with Chris Reimer Ep 46" The post HappyWork with Chris Reimer Ep 46 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

Picture this.  You’re in a head on crash at over 150 miles per hour. You bleed out, your heart stops and you die. After six minutes and by some miracle the paramedics are able to revive you.  What would you do next? Hal Elrod experienced this tragedy and after coming out of the medically induced coma … Continue reading "Taking Life Head On One Miracle Morning at a Time Ep 45" The post Taking Life Head On One Miracle Morning at a Time Ep 45 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

What’s it take to win a Silver Medal in the Pan-Am games? Wouldn’t you agree that athletes at the Olympic level have an unstoppable drive and will to win beyond that of most people? Fabienne is that example and translates that passion, drive and determination she developed from being a professional athlete into her very successful … Continue reading "Marketing to Crush Your Competitors Ep44" The post Marketing to Crush Your Competitors Ep44 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

Patrice Washington, my first three-time guest, has become my first official co-host for the year 2015. Patrice is the financial voice of the Steve Harvey Morning Show, is a nationally recognized featured columnist, television commentator, #1 bestselling author, speaker and leading authority on personal finance and entrepreneurship. Today Patrice launched her third book Real Money Answers … Continue reading "Real Money Answers for Men Ep43" The post Real Money Answers for Men Ep43 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

Between the Clouds and the Dirt.  That’s what my latest guest Gary Vaynerchuk  has been saying, it’s where he’s spending his time and perfecting his craft and of course for this episode we talk about his InstaGram game for 2015. Gary is always on the hustle and with him it’s not just something he post on … Continue reading "Ask Gary Vaynerchuk about Instagram Ep. 42" The post Ask Gary Vaynerchuk about Instagram Ep. 42 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

Guys this is just a quick one to let you know that right now at least for the next day I just can’t do an episode.  I lost a very dear friend just over a week ago.  We had been friends for over 30 years and were highschool buddies. The services are tomorrow so I’m … Continue reading "Slight Delay" The post Slight Delay appeared first on Vernon Ross.

It’s been such a great year and I’m looking forward to an even bigger and bolder 2015!  Please enjoy the most popular episodes of the podcast from the past year which also happen to be some of the ones that impacted my business and my life the most. So much happened in podcasting for me … Continue reading "2014 Podcast Wrap Up" The post 2014 Podcast Wrap Up appeared first on Vernon Ross.

Hope is only lost when you stop looking for it. In these desperate times it’s vital to our success as business owners or aspiring business owners to maintain hope for a better tomorrow both for their business, their community and for the world. If you take a look at the situation in Ferguson, MO with … Continue reading "Hope When it’s Hopeless Ep40" The post Hope When it’s Hopeless Ep40 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

                        Showing courage in any situation can be a hard thing to do.  Would you agree? Would you be willing to lose friends that couldn’t support your journey to improve yourself? I had a conversation with a good friend today on Facebook who shared … Continue reading "Courage Ep39" The post Courage Ep39 appeared first on Vernon Ross.

                            Do you know what sets high achievers apart from average achievers? I’ve noticed there’s a certain importance that’s placed on doing “the work” as Steven Pressfield says in the War of Art.  As Farnoosh says in this wonderful conversation you also … Continue reading "Farnoosh Torabi on Why She Makes More Ep37" The post Farnoosh Torabi on Why She Makes More Ep37 appeared first on Vernon Ross.