Rick Crain – Visualize Your Victory

Rick Crain – Visualize Your Victory

A coaching session with Business/ ActionCOACH Rick Crain. Rick walks us through on how to close a sale.

A meditation on thriving in this economy and beyond.

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that others may learn. We brought Brent’s personal business [...]

P.O.A.N.E. | Capturing the Exceptional

P.O.A.N.E. | Capturing the Exceptional

P : Placement
O : Offer
A : Aggressive
N : New
E : Exceptional
A meditation on thriving in this economy and beyond.
Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that others may learn. We recently asked thriving artist/ photographer POANE to visit the set and share [...]

How Business is Dunn With Gail Dunn

How Business is Dunn With Gail Dunn

A meditation on thriving in this economy and beyond.
Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy. We recently asked thriving business leader Gail Dunn, founder of the Woman’s Automotive Connection to visit the [...]

Bryan Menendez – The Crepe Master

Bryan Menendez – The Crepe Master

ThriveAMERICA

A meditation on thriving in this economy and beyond.
“Networking in Atlanta“ Presents: ThriveAMERICA.
Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy. We recently asked business leader Bryan Menendez, founder of The Crepe [...]

Brandon Miltsch – A Man on the Move

Brandon Miltsch – A Man on the Move

ThriveAMERICA

A meditation on thriving in this economy and beyond.
“Networking in Atlanta“ Presents: ThriveAMERICA.
Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy. We recently asked business leader Brandon Miltsch of Firewolf and Networking [...]

On the Mark with Jeff Marks: Five to Thrive

On the Mark with Jeff Marks: Five to Thrive

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy. We recently asked career coach and author Jeff Marks to visit the set and discuss ways a business executive can thrive in today’s competitive [...]

LilAdvice from LilDude

LilAdvice from LilDude

“Networking in Atlanta” Presents: ThriveAMERICA. Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy. We recently asked recording artist, LilDude, to visit the set and discuss ways an artist can thrive in this [...]

Richard Kirby: Making a name for yourself in today’s competitive job market

Richard Kirby: Making a name for yourself in today’s competitive job market

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy.  We recently asked career coach and author Richard Kirby to visit the set and discuss ways a business executive can thrive in today’s competitive job [...]

Asante Bradford: Resources for the Georgia Filmmaker

Asante Bradford: Resources for the Georgia Filmmaker

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy.  We recently asked liaison to the Georgia film, music and digital entertainment office, Asante Bradford, to visit the set and discuss ways an indie filmmaker [...]

Entertainment Lawyer Michell Davis: Protect your Indie Film, Avoid Legal Pitfalls, and Build to Sell

Entertainment Lawyer Michell Davis: Protect your Indie Film, Avoid Legal Pitfalls, and Build to Sell

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is a show that attracts top business success leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy.  We recently asked Entertainment Lawyer, Michell Davis of RegisterLett to visit the set as a guest to talk to us [...]

Larkin Dailey: Five Ways a Company Can Thrive Using A Professional Staffing and Recruitment Firm

Larkin Dailey: Five Ways a Company Can Thrive Using A Professional Staffing and Recruitment Firm

ThriveAMERICA

A meditation on thriving in a down economy and beyond.

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is a show that attracts top business success leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy.  We recently asked Snelling Staffing franchise owner, [...]

Lori O’Brien: Five Special Tips For Running A Successful Events Company

Lori O’Brien: Five Special Tips For Running A Successful Events Company

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ThriveAMERICA

A meditation on thriving in a down economy and beyond.

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is a show that attracts top business success leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that we may all learn how to thrive in this economy.  We recently asked personal client Lori [...]

Text Message Marketing: Five Tactics to Reach Your Tarket Customer

Text Message Marketing: Five Tactics to Reach Your Tarket Customer

ThriveAMERICA

A meditation on thriving in a down economy and beyond.
Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked text messaging wizard Larry Block to visit the set as a guest to serve [...]

Unique Be’Ans: Marketing Your Indie Film All the Way to Blockbuster

Unique Be’Ans: Marketing Your Indie Film All the Way to Blockbuster

ThriveAMERICA

A meditation on thriving in a down economy and beyond.

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked indie film producer Unique Be’Ans to visit the set as a [...]

Online Business Consultant Jason Prance Unlocks Some Mysteries to Succeeding Online, Debunks Some Common Mis-practices and Offers a Ray of Hope

Online Business Consultant Jason Prance Unlocks Some Mysteries to Succeeding Online, Debunks Some Common Mis-practices and Offers a Ray of Hope

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ThriveAMERICA

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Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked online business consultant Jason Prance to visit the set as a guest to serve [...]

Steve Walden: From the Eyes of an Angel Investor, Five Secrets to Success

Steve Walden: From the Eyes of an Angel Investor, Five Secrets to Success

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ThriveAMERICA

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked Angel Investor Steve Waldon to visit the set as a guest to serve up his expertise, strength and hope.  For the next few [...]

Carl Chinoy: FIVE Absolutes to Consider when Outsourcing

Carl Chinoy: FIVE Absolutes to Consider when Outsourcing

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ThriveAMERICA

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked Angel Investor Steve Waldon to visit the set as a guest to serve up his expertise, strength and hope.  Fro the next few [...]

Sean Nelson: 5 Steps to Effectively Use LinkedIn

Sean Nelson: 5 Steps to Effectively Use LinkedIn

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ThriveAMERICA

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked published Author and LinkedIn specialist, Sean Nelson, to visit the set as a guest to serve up his expertise, strength and hope. Please [...]

JaWar: Five Business Motivators

JaWar: Five Business Motivators

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ThriveAMERICA

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked published Author and Motivational Speaker, JaWar, to visit the set as a guest to serve up his expertise, strength and [...]

Wayne Kurzen: Five Things You Can do Right Now

Wayne Kurzen: Five Things You Can do Right Now

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ThriveAMERICA

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked Top ActionCOACH Business Coach, Wayne Kurzen, to visit the set as a guest to serve up his expertise, strength [...]

Chef Marvin Woods: The Hustle, The Game and The Glory

Chef Marvin Woods: The Hustle, The Game and The Glory

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked Celebrity Chef Marvin Woods to visit the set as a guest to serve up his expertise, strength and hope. Please leave a comment by [...]

ALAN URECH: Angel Investing, Understand the Business’ Revenue and Profit model

ALAN URECH: Angel Investing, Understand the Business’ Revenue and Profit model

We asked Angel Investor Alan Urech of Stoney River Capital LLC to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might [...]

Brandon Miltsch: Catch FIRE, Smart Relationships and Give Back

Brandon Miltsch: Catch FIRE, Smart Relationships and Give Back

ThriveAMERICA is internet video blog show and my personal journey to help you thrive in this economy.  We asked Brandon Miltsch, owner of Firewolf, to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope.  Press the comment ICON next to the main video player above and tell us what you think.
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ImprovAstorm: Branding, Social Media and Fleshing Out Your Message

ImprovAstorm: Branding, Social Media and Fleshing Out Your Message

If you know your target audience and now want to reach them, ImprovAstrom may be for you.  Hear what other people are saying about their ImprovAstorm experience.

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Erica Parker writes…
“I was blown away with how much preparation that went into my ImprovAstorm. I really felt you and the team understood my business. On the night [...]

ActionCOACH Rick Crain: 10.5 Business Building Strategies

ActionCOACH Rick Crain: 10.5 Business Building Strategies

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THIS JUST IN! For a limited time Coach Rick is fielding your questions about your business.  This is an incredible opportunity to receive invaluable tips on how to make your business thrive!  Send in any issue or question you may be having regarding your company by commenting below.  Press the comment icon next to the [...]

Dr. Tim Langley: Building Your Business From The Inside Out, Cash is King, and Market like Crazy

Dr. Tim Langley: Building Your Business From The Inside Out, Cash is King, and Market like Crazy

Topics: Cash is KING | Increase market share | Market like crazy | Stand-Out
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Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked Dr. Tim Langley, owner of Langley Chiropractic to [...]

LIVE EVENT: V.O.C. ~ Voice of the Customer

LIVE EVENT: V.O.C. ~ Voice of the Customer

One of the most useful tools a business has for understanding the needs, wants and frustrations of their most important asset is “Voice of the Customer” surveys.
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Meet the eXpert
Check out the coming GrowthANSWER “Meet the Expert” live learning event when owner of Plexus Marketing, Michael McClellan, raps about [...]

Karli G. Brooks: Make Acting Happen, 6 Things You Must Do and Scams to Avoid

Karli G. Brooks: Make Acting Happen, 6 Things You Must Do and Scams to Avoid

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked Karli G. Brooks, owner of Charisma Studios to join us as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share her expertise, strength and hope. Please leave [...]

George Ishee: Millionaire’s Club, CEO space and Drip Marketing

George Ishee: Millionaire’s Club, CEO space and Drip Marketing

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Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked George Ishee, owner of [...]

ThriveAMERICA | Networking Journal

ThriveAMERICA | Networking Journal

Video Journal of the second ThriveAMERICA networking event at Blank Stage Studios in Marietta Ga. The event celebrated past and future guests of the hit video blog show ThriveAMERICA. Past and future guests got to mingle and network in the intimate setting.
Producer’s Notes: The video is more of a journal chronicling the night. [...]

RAPID FIRE: 25 Ways to Market Your Indie Film

RAPID FIRE: 25 Ways to Market Your Indie Film

ThriveAMERICA

A meditation on thriving in a down economy and beyond.

Based on the overwhelming response from our last blog about indie film marketing we decided to create another vlog about the topic.  This time  we asked Atlanta based film producer Kevin Powers and local actor Andrew McClure to help us with a [...]

David Cohen – Branding for the Small Business

David Cohen – Branding for the Small Business

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ThriveAMERICA is internet video blog show and my personal journey to help you thrive in this economy. We asked David Cohen, owner of Equation Arts, to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share [...]

Grace Lee: Social Graces, Don’t do That and How to Sit Down

Grace Lee: Social Graces, Don’t do That and How to Sit Down

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ThriveAMERICA is internet video blog show and my personal journey to help you thrive in this economy. We asked Grace Lee, owner of Grace lee International, to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to [...]

Ron Reardon: Patent Your Inventions

Ron Reardon: Patent Your Inventions

ThriveAMERICA is my personal journey to help you thrive in this economy.   We asked Ron Reardon, owner of Patents and More , to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope.

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Taxation Tales!

More Taxation Tales at Pro@ctive CPA. Want a FREE business tax assessment? [...]

Kal Wayman – Guerilla Marketing, Work on Weekends, and Stand Out!

Kal Wayman – Guerilla Marketing, Work on Weekends, and Stand Out!

We asked Kal Wayman, guerilla marketing genius and AmeriSave Mortgage Originator, to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move [...]

Charles Fellingham – Do It Your Way, Personal Branding & Universal Synchronicity

Charles Fellingham – Do It Your Way, Personal Branding & Universal Synchronicity

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We asked Charles Fellingham founder of QAlias (google him) and bona fide Frank Sinatra impersonator to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that others might learn from his sharing. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and [...]

Graham Wickham ~ Run a Tight Ship, Stay the Course & Be Decisive

Graham Wickham ~ Run a Tight Ship, Stay the Course & Be Decisive

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Graham Wickham is the president and CEO of The Wickham Agency, Inc. and the Wickham Financial Group, Inc. He has been working with clients to develop investment and insurance strategies designed to help them meet [...]

J. Mark Walker to Present at upcoming GrowthANSWER EVENT

J. Mark Walker to Present at upcoming GrowthANSWER EVENT

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Meet the eXpert.

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As part of the GrowthANSWERS Live Learning Events, this is a monthly Executive2Executive opportunity to learn, apply and grow responsibly.
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A Trusting Workplace Helps Close the
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Have you ever noticed [...]

Dave Savage ~ Inventing Inventors, The Inventor’s Journey, The Inventing Process

Dave Savage ~ Inventing Inventors, The Inventor’s Journey, The Inventing Process

We asked Dave Savage, president of the Inventors Association of Georgia to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move [...]

Stone Payton ~ Never Fry Bacon in The Nude

Stone Payton ~ Never Fry Bacon in The Nude

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Our guest today on ThriveAMERICA is a keynote speaker and published author dedicated to helping organizations Produce Better Results In Less Time.  He has a real passion for helping Executives and Business Owners plan & execute Fast, Innovative Change . . . and he literally wrote the book on SPEED:  “Never Fry Bacon In The [...]

Erica Parker ~ What Traits Make a Good Business Owner, Red Flags, Discover the Loan Process

Erica Parker ~ What Traits Make a Good Business Owner, Red Flags, Discover the Loan Process

We asked Erica Parker of Commercial Lending Solutions to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share her experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. Be sure [...]

ThriveAMERICA – Best Segments

ThriveAMERICA – Best Segments

We have had amazing guests visit the set of ThriveAMERICA.  We have identified and put a collection of the best segments thus far.  To scroll through all the videos and get to the one you want to see, use the arrow icons you see in the video player.

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FIVE Ways to use LinkedIn Effectively
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John Hollner – Learn the 3 Rs of Marketing

John Hollner – Learn the 3 Rs of Marketing

We asked John Hollner of Hollner Promotions, a business strategist, to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. [...]

Bob Farris – Venture Catalyst

Bob Farris – Venture Catalyst

We asked Bob Farris, a venture catalyst to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. Be sure to [...]

Todd Schnick – Twitter, New Economy, Community, Plan & Process

Todd Schnick – Twitter, New Economy, Community, Plan & Process

We asked Todd Schnick owner of The Intrepid Marketing Group to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. [...]

David Alexander – Referral Strategy, BNI, Wild Success, Mom Marketing

David Alexander – Referral Strategy, BNI, Wild Success, Mom Marketing

We asked David Alexander CNO (Chief Networking Officer) of BNI to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. [...]

Lisa Blackstone – The Passion, Crossing Over, Expert Advice, Driving Traffic

Lisa Blackstone – The Passion, Crossing Over, Expert Advice, Driving Traffic

We asked Lisa Blackstone of Horse and Rider Club to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share her experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. Be [...]

Teo Graca – Discover Multiple Website Marketing

Teo Graca – Discover Multiple Website Marketing

We asked Teo Graca of Net-Teams to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. Be sure to comment [...]

Chad Massaker – Managed IT, Be a Resource, Giving to Get

Chad Massaker – Managed IT, Be a Resource, Giving to Get

We asked Chad Massaker of Carceron Systems Group to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. Be sure [...]

Dee Doanes – Social Media, Viral Marketing, SEO, SEM, and E Books

Dee Doanes – Social Media, Viral Marketing, SEO, SEM, and E Books

We asked Dee Doanes: Jigsaw Marketing and Services to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share her experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new business building principal. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might find what you need and move on. Be sure [...]

Bill King – The Success Factor, The Hottest Franchise, I Am Going to be Rich!

Bill King – The Success Factor, The Hottest Franchise, I Am Going to be Rich!

NOTE: Special ThriveAMERICA networking event honoring past and future guests is being held at Blank Stage Studios, Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 6-9pm. Click Here for more information.
We asked Bill King of Axxiom Franchise Advisers to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might [...]

Don Rigby – Relationship Marketing, Unified Messaging & Chaos to Clarity

Don Rigby – Relationship Marketing, Unified Messaging & Chaos to Clarity

After 30+ years in Corporate America, Don turned passion into practice in 2005 as President of Integrated MARCOM.  In 2007, he launched GrowthANSWERS.  His firm and organization have a common purpose to help emerging companies find, keep and grow their customer. We asked Don Rigby to come as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his [...]

Mark Walker – The Long View, The Water Cooler, Sales Techniques and More

Mark Walker – The Long View, The Water Cooler, Sales Techniques and More

We asked J. Mark Walker Vice-President of Client Development with Integrity Solutions LLC to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so [...]

Meet ActionCOACH Wayne Kurzen

Meet ActionCOACH Wayne Kurzen

Seven Most Important Things You Should Know about Wayne Kurzen…Business & Executive Development Coach
1.  A Business Builder! Owner of several successful businesses…  Established the first exclusive US distributorship for Europe’s second largest manufacturer in their specific industry.  Personally involved in establishing policy and procedures covering importing, sales and marketing, distribution, systems, business planning, and financial analysis. [...]

Chris Spears – JOOMLA, Godaddy, Google Analytics, Social Media, CRM, SEO

Chris Spears – JOOMLA, Godaddy, Google Analytics, Social Media, CRM, SEO

We asked website development firm representative Chris Spears of Arke Systems to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview so you might [...]

Jay Kapp – Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Maps, etc.

Jay Kapp – Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Maps, etc.

We asked Jay Kapp of Atlanta Web Site Design and Development firm Kapp Koncepts to come as a guest on Thrive America to share some of his thoughts and advice on Internet marketing. Jay has been marketing on the internet for over 10 years, with the past 8 coming with Kapp Koncepts. Jay talked about [...]

Prince Niyyar – STREAMLINING YOUR PROCESSES

Prince Niyyar – STREAMLINING YOUR PROCESSES

We asked thriving business owner Prince Niyyar of Commdex to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners or new business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a basic summery of the interview so you [...]

Mark Wyssbrod – Looking For Opportunity

Mark Wyssbrod – Looking For Opportunity

We asked thriving business owner Mark Wyssbrod of Pro@ctive CPA to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners or new business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a very basic summery of the interview [...]

Prince Niyyar – Be a Conduit for Miracles

Prince Niyyar – Be a Conduit for Miracles

We asked thriving business owner Prince Niyyar of Commdex to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners or new business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a basic summery of the interview so you [...]

Chris Heuser – Write Your Roadmap

Chris Heuser – Write Your Roadmap

We asked thriving business owner Chris Heuser of PCDOCUSA to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners or new business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a basic summery of the interview so you [...]

Chris Heuser – Keys to Starting Your Own Business

Chris Heuser – Keys to Starting Your Own Business

We asked thriving business owner Chris Heuser of PCDOCUSA to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners or new business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a basic summery of the interview so you [...]

Prince Niyyar – Outlining a Bold Vision and Strategy

Prince Niyyar – Outlining a Bold Vision and Strategy

We asked thriving business owner Prince Niyyar of Commdex to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners or new business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a basic summery of the interview so you [...]

Prince Niyyar – Taking Better Care of Your Exsisting Customers

Prince Niyyar – Taking Better Care of Your Exsisting Customers

We asked thriving business owner Prince Niyyar of Commdex to come as a guest on our show to share his experience, strength and hope so that other business owners or new business owners might learn a new principal they can apply in their business today. Below represents a basic summery of the interview so [...]

ThriveAMERICA ~ Our Mission, Sponsor A Run of Shows, Experts Revealed

ThriveAMERICA ~ Our Mission, Sponsor A Run of Shows, Experts Revealed

ThriveAMERICA is a new, blog-based video program designed to give your business the innovative tools you need to overcome today’s brutal economy.
In each new webisode, ThriveAMERICA gives flourishing business owners a forum to share their strength, hope and experience as they successfully navigate these tough times.  In addition, we interview experts in the fields of [...]

Susan Asher – PR Expert

Susan Asher – PR Expert

We meet Susan Asher of AsherPR at a recent business building workshop hosted by ActionCOACH and really connected with her. We asked Susan to be guest on our show to de-mystify what exactly a PR firm does and how they benefit a business.  Later webisodes will reveal what you can do to start building a [...]

Mark Wyssbrod – Pro@ctive CPA- Build Liquidity

Mark Wyssbrod – Pro@ctive CPA- Build Liquidity

We asked CPA Mark Wyssbrod of Pro@ctive CPA to come on our show and share with other business owners some advice on how to thrive in this brutal economy.  Below is a brief summery of what you will find by watching the video.

Build Liquidity

* A measurement of current assets (cash, accounts receivable and Inventory)
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CHRIS HEUSER – Thriving Business Owner – Now is the Best Time to Start Your Own Business

CHRIS HEUSER – Thriving Business Owner – Now is the Best Time to Start Your Own Business

I own a mobile computer repair company.
Now is the Best Time to Start Your Own Business
If you just got laid off, or thinking you might be losing your job. That business you have had in the back of your head, it is time to do it. Stats tell you that during the recessions, [...]

RUSSELL FAIR – Blogging Secrets  – part 1 of 2

RUSSELL FAIR – Blogging Secrets – part 1 of 2

My good friend and vital Blank Stage resource Russell Fair runs RFwebSTUDIO. He has helped numerous clients create powerful blogging systems designed to drive in internet traffic, and in turn sale their product or services.  We asked Russell to submit his talking points for his show.  Here is what he sent us:
Using the internet [...]

RUSSELL FAIR – Blogging Secrets – part 2 of 2

RUSSELL FAIR – Blogging Secrets – part 2 of 2

Advertising on a blog is a complex subject.  It’s important to choose the right type of advertising.  If you have been at this for a long time  you can make some serious money on your blog.  It’s hard to generate income out of the gate selling ads on your blog.  I really like premium content [...]

Scott Dunn: Traditional Advertising Sucks, Discover Your Unique Selling Proposition, and Call To Action

Scott Dunn: Traditional Advertising Sucks, Discover Your Unique Selling Proposition, and Call To Action

Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA is an internet video-blog show where you can come and gain invaluable insights on how to thrive in this economy… and beyond. We recently asked Scott Dunn, managing Director of Sonar Connects to visit the set as a guest on ThriveAMERICA to share his expertise, strength and hope. Please [...]

ActionCOACH Rick Crain

ActionCOACH Rick Crain

Here’s Why Having Rick Crain As Your Leadership Coach Will Be The Most Profitable Thing You Will Do In Your Business This Year
I have an extensive executive and business background along with the practical experience from being a business owner.  I have a high level of honesty and integrity, and I will always have the client’s interest [...]

ActionCOACH Drew Dobson

ActionCOACH Drew Dobson

ActionCOACH 90 GrowthCLUB Registration Link
About Coach Drew Dobson
http://www.actioncoach.com/drewdobson
I am a certified Business Coach serving the Southern Crescent territory of Atlanta, GA with ActionCOACH, the World’s #1 Business Coaching Franchise (Entrepreneur Magazine, Jan. 2004 & 2005).
As your Southern Crescent Business Coach, I will be working with you in five key areas. The emphasis on each area depends on [...]

ActionCOACH Jeff Smith

ActionCOACH Jeff Smith

Jeff is one of the newest coaches to join the Georgia ActionCOACH team. He talks about his background and what led his to want to be an ActionCOACH business coach.
Who am I?
After graduating from college, I began my business life in sales before going on to law school and becoming a trial and business lawyer [...]

Atlanta, Georgia, Business Coach George Uriesi

Atlanta, Georgia, Business Coach George Uriesi

Make no mistake about it- every business person has the potential to achieve the success they desire.
Yet the vast majority of business owners are forced to toil and struggle, pouring every bit of time and effort they have into their businesses, just to keep it going. This can be very draining, not to mention disheartening!

As [...]

Dorito’s Collection

Dorito’s Collection

Blank Stage Productions
UNDENIABLE
“A roommate uses the undeniable power of Doritos to seduce his buddy’s date.”
CHOKE!
“Are these two friends saving a life … or the last Dorito?”
TOUGH DECISION
Man must choose…a night of hot loving with his wife… or Doritos.
THE PROPOSAL
“A man uses Doritos to help him pop the question, with unbelievable results.”
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You are now watching: Rick Crain – Visualize Your Victory

A coaching session with Business/ ActionCOACH Rick Crain. Rick walks us through on how to close a sale.


A meditation on thriving in this economy and beyond.


Produced by Blank Stage Productions, ThriveAMERICA attracts top business leaders willing to share their experience, strength and hope so that others may learn. We brought Brent’s personal business coach RICK CRAIN in for another session, this time on we wanted to know how to close a deal. Many of us have lost deals, not gotten the work, not because we are any less talented but because we are not doing some basic fundamentals. Apply a few of these tactics to your game and improve your close ratio by 50%.


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Show Notes

1. The Draft. Speak their language. Do research on the company you are going to do business with. Understand thier culture. Understand their style.

2. NO Pain NO Gain. You have GOT to learn how to ask great questions. This is not the time to talk about all the great things you can do for your cleint. You have to find the PAIN of your cleint, listen and listen more. This will build trust and your potential customer will be more open to the solutions you are about to offer.

3. Building Value. This is going seperate you from your competition. This going to prove to the client that YOU have the solution and then why they should do business with you. Build value to the solution you are going to provide. It is about getting desire from your client. Remember, the client is going to buy from you for two reasons. They need what you have or buying your solution makes them feel good.

4. Visualize the Victory. See the close, just like a top athlete will visualize the game victory, sensing how that will feel. Do the same. Make it so. Imagine how it is going to be for you and your client when you do close the deal.

5. Game Day. This is the closing table. This is where it all comes together. As a business owner, this is what we look forward to. This is where the fun begins. This should be the easiest part of the close, of the sales process.  Be prepared to negotiate by having packages and offers, but never discount. Discounting is the death of all business.


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Rick’s Bio:

Rick Crain’s experience and knowledge for building successful businesses and leaders began with a 32 year career with the World’s largest financial services company, ADP. Starting with ADP in St. Louis , MO in 1974, his career includes leadership responsibility for the startup operations for regional offices in San Antonio Texas (1982) and Princeton New Jersey (1986). In Philadelphia (1997), Rick was selected to save a regional center that was in critical danger of closing its doors due to lack of sales and organizational performance.

In 2002, just five years later, the Philadelphia Region won the exclusive ADP worldwide award as Region of the Year which was weighed heavily on sales, profits, quality and customer and employee retention. In that same year, Philadelphia was selected for expansion through merger initiatives which Rick also led to success, doubling the region’s revenue from $50 to $100 million annually.

In 2003, Rick accepted Vice President responsibility for the Southeast operations for ADP Major Accounts division spanning 14 locations in seven states with $280 million in revenue. Throughout his career Rick has developed high performing leaders and teams to replace him before moving on to the next organizational development and personally challenging initiative.

In 2005, Rick left ADP to pursue his career and passion. Rick is a certified and licensed business and executive coach with the World’s #1 business coaching and consulting firm, ActionCOACH Business Coaching. He owns his own company, Breakthrough Business Solutions, and is also an entrepreneurial partner with DrawSuccess, a company with an innovative and fun solution for team transformation. Through his coaching and team transformational programs, Rick has a successful history of organizational leadership and development while driving bottom line results.

He has been recognized as a Top 100 Coach in the World by the International Business Coaching Institute in 2008, Georgia ’s Most Inspirational Coach for 2008, North America Network Coach of the Year for 2008 for his prominence in the community he serves and the 2008 Action Coach of the Year Global Award. Rick’s mission is to accelerate the advancement of inspiring leaders and teams above and beyond bottom line results.

Rick Crain received his undergraduate degree in Business Management from Peirce College and Master Certifications in Project Management and Strategic Organizational Leadership from Villanova University . Rick is the father of Rick, Jr., a teacher and basketball coach in Philadelphia , and Maria, a Nurse Practitioner specializing in pediatric food allergies and residing in Dallas , TX . Rick is also a proud grandfather to William, also in Dallas . Rick still loves to play baseball and has a burning desire to participate in a major league baseball fantasy camp. Rick is currently co-authoring a leadership book scheduled for a 2010 spring release.

Contact Rick and be sure to mention that you him on ThriveAMERICA for a COMPLIMENTARY business evaluation:
404-799-1020


Rick’s Website: http://www.actioncoach.com/rickcrain/
Rick’s LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rick-crain/2/928/322
Rick’s Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1278236742
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About the Host:

Brent Brooks

Brent Brooks | Brent owns and operates Blank Stage Productions, an independent film production company.  Blank Stage is home to “The Blank Page” a screenwriting group and “Under Budget” a producer’s network. Brent has directed three indie films to date, THE GALLON CHALLENGE, ART OF SUICIDE and BETWEEN LOVE & A HARD PLACE.

Visit: http://www.blankstageproductions.com

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