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Want to generate buzz and a winning publicity strategy for your business? In today's episode of the Go For Launch podcast, public relations expert Jill Lublin talks about how to get your business covered by media and influential bloggers. Jill is an international speaker on the topics of Radical Influence, Publicity, Networking and referrals. She is the author of three bestselling books, including Get Noticed...Get Referrals and co-author of the books Guerrilla Publicity and Networking Magic. Jill is a master strategist on how to position your business for more profitability and more visibility in the marketplace. She is CEO of a strategic consulting firm and has over 20 years experience working with over 100,000 people plus national and international media. Jill teaches Publicity Crash Course as both live events and live webinars and consults and speaks all over the world.

Blind blogger Maxwell Ivey's life reads like a Hollywood script. Born with perfect vision to a family in the carnival business in Texas, he developed a disease called retinitis pigmentosa, which slowly robbed him of his eyesight. He became totally blind in his 20s and now has to depend on speech-based technology to run his business and use the Internet. His father died of lung cancer when Maxwell was 37, and he and some relatives managed to keep the business going for about six years. Ultimately, it became difficult to sustain the business which focused on carnival rides and games. Maxwell turned to helping people sell their amusement equipment through his company, The Midway Marketplace. He started blogging to promote the company and met a lot of wonderful people in the blogosphere. They told him he had an amazing story and many commented on how much he inspired them. They finally convinced him that he had a bigger purpose. So, he started a second blog, The Blind Blogger, where he shares more of my personal

How would you like to build wealth through real estate investing? It's possible for even the smallest investors to benefit from what Jason Hartman prefers to call "income property." Jason is president of Platinum Properties Investor Network, and he joins me today on the Go For Launch podcast to talk about the merits and opportunities of real estate investing (i.e., generating income from owning commercial and residential real estate properties). Jason is also founder of Hartman Media Company, a network of 24 different shows. Jason embarked on his career in real estate in the 1980s and promoted his unique personal brand at every opportunity. Through creativity, persistence and hard work, he joined the ranks of the top 1% of realtors in the United States and in quick succession earned a number of prestigious sales awards. In 1997, Jason Hartman realized his entrepreneurial dream and purchased an Irvine, California real estate brokerage firm. In addition to managing his real estate brokerage, Jason Hartman speak

How would you like to hack your business network — and have new prospects and connections lining up to hear what you have to say? That is exactly what entrepreneur Eric Rashe is doing. He joins me on the podcast today to reveal the secrets behind his unusual and fresh approach to expanding his business network. It was the most eye-catching approach I have seen in awhile, which is exactly why I agreed to meet him virtually to learn more! Eric has built a number of small businesses, including a 7-figure metal roofing business (Metal Roofs of Michigan). Some of the others are in the seed stage and some are "producing fruit." Eric started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age and says he has been fortunate to surround himself with quality people who share their wisdom with him.

Iman Aghay went from almost homeless to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He has an inspiring story for all who dream about starting their own business but think they do not have what it takes. As someone who started his business with no money, no connections and no experience, Iman has demonstrated the effectiveness of his systems by building the largest information marketing academy in Canada with over 15,000 students — and the largest business meet-up group in Canada and one of the top 10 in the world. His company, Success Road Academy, provides world-class training and mentorship for entrepreneurs. Iman has taught his systems and strategies to tens of thousands of people, and he is a sought-after marketing and business expert on podcasts, radio shows and in print media.

Have you ever asked yourself, "What would Walt do?" (Walt being Walt Disney, of course!). If so, you will love learning from Vance Morris, who helps companies create "Disney-Style" service in their businesses with his firm, Deliver Service Now Institute (DSNI). Vance spent 10 years working for the mouse at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida. He started his career at Disney on the Opening Team of the Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, and progressed through the management ranks as a Night Club Manager at Pleasure Island, Service Trainer aboard the Empress Lily, and on the revitalization team of the Contemporary Resort in the mid-90s. It was at the Contemporary that Vance experienced his crowning achievement—by designing, opening and operating Chef Mickey’s, Disney’s flag-ship Character Dining Experience. After leaving Disney, Vance utilized his skills to rescue or improve many of America’s companies and government agencies. His clients included Tyson, NASA, Rain Forest Café, Compass Group, The Executive Office

Question: What's a good way to fund a new business?Answer: Win the lottery, buy a Harley, sell it and use the proceeds Thats one way to do it! Craig Dailey joins me on the podcast today to talk about how we went from speed to seed, turning a winning lottery ticket into a Harley then cash to start one of his companies. Craig has had a distinguished 30-year career in business, management and turnaround projects for hotels and distressed businesses. He managed, renovated and assisted developers in numerous operations. Most recently, for 10 years he served as founder and CEO of Comfort Medical Supply, a nationally-accredited home medical equipment company that was a three-time recipient of the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Privately-Held Companies in America award.After a successful acquisition of Comfort by a private equity group in 2010, he continued his tenure with the company as Chairman and CEO until resigning in early 2013. Now "semi-retired," he pursues fundraising and financial and business consulting services

What's the secret to being profitable? Hint: It's not to jack up your rates (although that might help!) It's to pre-sell your products and services. That is sage advice I got from Hawk Mikado, a leading expert in online to offline marketing and sales systems. He created a powerful 3-step process to engage, inspire and magnetize people to buy. Since 1999, he has co-founded seven profitable businesses. Hawk is also an adventurer and family man who loves to travel the world with his wife, Caitlin. Listen to our interview on today's Go For Launch podcast.

Maura Sweeney is in the business of being happy. Named by the United Nations as the "Ambassador of Happiness," she helps helps people discover their own happiness and success in their life and career, from the inside out.

Learn how to make a great business impression from entrepreneur Shaun Caldwell. He started his own printing company, , with no prior experience in the industry. In this episode of the Go For Launch podcast, he shares how he stands out in a crowded, "traditional" industry and helps his customers make great impressions as well.

After author Ken Dunn lost $80,000 on his first book through a bad publishing deal, he knew there must be a better way for authors to maintain control and reduce their risk. He set about building a business of books, starting not one but two fast-growing entities that are challenging long-establishing players in the publishing industry. Learn about his story and the two companies he founded, Next Century Publishing and Readers Legacy, in this episode of the Go For Launch podcast. 

Raise your hand if you are an entrepreneur and feel like your life is not as balanced as it could be. (I'm guilty!) Maintaining a balance as an entrepreneur can be a huge challenge. But it's doable, with the right mentors and others who can support you. Dhylles Davis is my guest on this episode of the Go For Launch podcast. Dhylles is known as the "The Coaching Cupid" who helps people fall in love with their lives again. She is a lifestyle coach, motivator, speaker and author. In addition to her coaching business, she founded the Sip & Chat Movement in New York, for members who are ready to celebrate life and be inspired and motivated in living. Dhylles' coaching style is based on helping others independently practice healing, closure, forgiveness, love and acceptance. She puts a unique spin on life coaching by focusing on lifestyle coaching to help her clients heal themselves with group interaction in a fun environment. One of her goals is to work with celebrities who live hectic lifestyles and help them

Is it possible to really read minds? Mentalist and communication professor Carl Christman believes it is. Carl is a teacher, author and speaker. He plays with language, psychology and non-verbal communication to educate and entertain audiences. His new book, , looks at the science of nonverbal communication and everyday persuasion. In this episode of the Go For Launch podcast, he talks about various techniques to "read people" better and improve your sales, human resources and more.

Mark Mawhinney is an expert at coaching others on how to effectively position themselves as an expert, in order to get paid top dollar for their knowledge. He joins me for an in-depth conversation on the Go For Launch podcast.

Learn about the magic of entrepreneurship, with top professional magician and entrepreneur Michael Grandinetti.

Can you really blog from the beach and make a living? Ryan Biddulph went from being a security guard to blogging full-time in exotic places worldwide. Listen to his fascinating and inspiring entrepreneurial journey in this episode of the Go For Launch podcast.

Are you stuck in your entrepreneurial journey? Learn how adventures lead to business breakthroughs in my conversation with Tom Crawshaw, who is known as the Adventure-preneur.

What if you could sell everything you will ever create in your future—today? That is exactly what Jason Zook is doing, with a bold new concept he is calling Buy My Future. I'm calling it Back To The Future of Sales! Time to fire up the DeLorean and enjoy the ride! Jason has pulled off some of the most creative online businesses ever created, including IWearYourShirt. He discusses his business successes and failures and his newest concept in today's episode of the Go For Launch podcast.

Learn four key considerations to help determine the best web hosting company for your business, in this episode of the Go For Launch podcast.

One of the best ways to rock your business is with content marketing. Here are 10 key steps to take in order to rock your own content marketing efforts.