Defining Success Podcast

Brian Roberts, aka "The Voice," is the announcer for the Defining Success Podcast, but he also manages his own business, In-Store Radio which are custom radio stations for retail locations.  As an entrepreneur, Brian knows the value of making a mistake and shares with us why making mistakes are some of the most important things you can do.

Brian Roberts is the owner of In-Store Radio, which creates a customized radio station for retail and corporate locations.  He also happens to be the voice you hear at the beginning of every podcast for the Defining Success Podcast.

Being willing to make mistakes and learning from those mistakes is one of the most important traits an entrepreneur can have according to Brian.  If you're willing to make mistakes and learn from them, it's very likely you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur.

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Chris Reimer used Twitter to create and build his T-shirt company, Rizzo Tees.  He's since used his knowledge of social media and Internet marketing to his advantage landing him a job as the Vice President at Falk Harrison.  Chris is also in the process of writing his own book.  Learn how Chris was able to use Twitter to build authentic relationships to help him grow his business.

Chris Reimer is an award winning new media strategist and is the V.P. of social media at Falk Harrison, a marketing agency in St. Louis, MO that specializes in branding, design, communications and social media.  He's also the founder of Rizzo Tees and was named the most influential Twitter User in St. Louis by STLTweets.com in 2010 and 2011.

Learn to use Twitter more effectively to build relationships and meet more people.  Chris has experience connecting with people online and developing powerful relationships which have helped him grow his business.   Learn from a Twitter expert in Episode 18 of the Defining Success Podcast.

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Being a business owner has its perks but it also has its drawbacks. Jennifer talks about the flexibility her job has given her, but also discusses the amount of effort and time she's spent building her business. In this episode you'll also learn valuable tips on how to build a following on Facebook.
Jennifer Davis is the owner of Scrapbook Expo, the premier scrapbook show; Weekly Scrapper, a blog for every day scrappers; and, Party Solutions, a party supply rental company. She's also extremly knowledgeable when it comes to Facebook as she has been able to amass a following of close to 110,000 likes on her Scrapbook Expo Facebook page.
 
In Episode 17 of the Defining Success Podcast Jennifer Davis from Scrapbook Expo shares her thankfulness at being to work at her own schedule and on her own terms.  Being a business owner has its advantages, in terms of flexibility, but it also has its downside.  Jennifer says she works twice as hard as her working friends to make her business succeed.  If you're thinking about becoming a business owner or an entrepreneur, this episode is a must.
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Steve Pennington came to us around nine months ago and I knew right away he was a man on a mission. His passion shined through in the way he talked about his new project. In just nine short months Steve built a website for his cause and traveled to Cambodia on two seperate occasions to help bring aid and remove landmines in Cambodia that were left over from the Vietnam War.

Steve Pennington is the founder of Complete Cambodia, an activist organization committed to creating a dialogue and raising funds to support landmine relief efforts in Cambodia putting an end to the continued casualties of the Vietnam War.

This episode focuses on finding a great idea and then taking action on it.  So many people have great ideas, yet they fail to take action to accomplish something that they know will make the world a better place.  If you want to make the world a better place and you have an idea, take action on it and you will reap the benefits.

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Collin Miller is extremely hard working and extremely passionate about education and works hard to improve the lives of his students. His passion shines through in Episode 15 of the Defining Success Podcast as he shares what he's doing to improve the lives of the students that step foot in his school.

At 33 years old, Collin Miller is one of the youngest administrators in Southern California and was recently nominated as a new administrator of the year by the HLPAA. He started as a teacher at Sparks Middle School and he's now the principal at the school he originally started working at.

Collin talks about he goes about trying to get his students to achieve success.  By exposing students to their passions and helping to motivate them we can build a better world for tomorrow.  Collin shares his insights on education, motivation, and his experience as a teacher and a principal in Episode 15 of the Defining Success Podcast.

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David Kramer discusses the importance of friendliness and hospitality in building any business.  His passion and devotion to his craft shine through as he's able to demonstrate how being kind and hospital has helped his business grow.

The son of tennis legend, Jack Kramer, David is the Senior Vice President of Los Serranos Country Club in Chino Hills, CA which recently won the 2012 Golf Course of the Year by the California Golf Course Owner's Association.  He's a lover of golf, tennis, sports, and recreation, but most importantly, he's a lover of people.

Learn from the best as the Senior Vice President of one of the best golf courses in Southern California shares his experience dealing with people to make Los Serranos one of the best golfing destinations in Southern California.

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Nick Ruiz made a name for himself in the real estate business and ran into some difficult times when the economy crashed around 2008. He's now starting a new project called www.RecycledGoGetter.com. In this interview of the Defining Success Podcast Nick Ruiz shares his expertise on business and real estate.

Nick Ruiz is the owner of RecycledGoGetter.com. He's obsessive. He's Passionate and he's building a go-getter community online. Learn the subtle and "between the lines" language of psychology and human behavior to sell more of your stuff, beat your competitors and become a better entrepreneur.

In Episode 13 of the Defining Success Podcast Nick Ruiz discusses the importance of being aware of the times and moving with change.  If things aren't working you may need to adjust your sails.  Nick Ruiz is involved in real estate and is looking to create a group of go getters to go out there and make a positive change.

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Steven Sashen and his wife run Xero Shoes.  They have appeared on Shark Tank and Steven shares his expertise about business and how he's been able to grow Xero Shoes into the successful company that it is today. 

Xero Shoes are huaraches or running sandals and according to Steven have helped thousands of people become healthier and has aleviated many aches on pains that traditional shoes have taken on the body. 

Xero Shoes are a modern spin on the traditional barefoot running sandal - durable, stylish and affordable. Xero Shoes won the Groovie Award for Best Huaraches running Sandal and they appeared on ABC's Shark Tank earlier this year.

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Eric Shenginger was one of the biggest opponents of social media.  Learn how one article helped to change his mind and forever changed his career path in Episode 11 of the Defining Success Podcast.

"Eric is the Principal at New Milford High School located in Bergen County, NJ. He is passionate about establishing and fostering learning environments that are student-centered, collaborative, flexible, and prepare all learners to succeed in the 21st Century.

As an educational administrator he firmly believes that effective communication, listening, support, shared decision making, and the integration of technology are essential elements necessary for the transformation of school cultures. Eric has emerged as an innovative leader in the use of social media and web 2.0 technology as tools to engage students, improve communications with stakeholders, and help educators grow professionally. Eric is a NASSP Digital Principal Award winner (2012), PDK Emerging Leader Award recipient (2012), winner of Learning Forward's Excellence in Professional Practice Award (20 12), Google Certified Teacher, Adobe Education Leader, ASCD 2011 Conference Scholar, co-author of "Communicating and Connecting With Social Media: Essentials for Principals" and "What Principals Need to Know About Teaching and Learning Science", writer on education for the Huffington Post, co-creator of the Edscape Conference, sits on the FEA Board of Directors, and was named to the NSBA "20 to Watch" list in 2010 for technology leadership. He now presents and speaks nationally to assist other school leaders embrace and effectively utilize technology. His blog, A Principal's Reflections, was selected as Best School Administrator Blog in 2011 by Edublogs."

 

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John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneur on Fire, a business podcast that interviews today's most inspiring and successful entrepreneurs seven days a week. Entrepreneur on Fire is a top ranked business podcast generating over 175,000 unique downloads a month in over 140 countries. His lineup includes Barbara Corcoran, Seth Godin, Tim Ferriss, Gary Vaynerchuk, Guy Kawasaki and hundreds more. All the magic happens at EOFire.com so be sure to check them out.

In Episode 9 John shares the experiences he's had after having interviewed more than 200 successful entrepreneurs.  He also discusses how important it is to carve your own path when it comes to business and his greatest piece of advice is trying to achieve something that others say are impossible to do and that by doing the impossible you'll generate a successful and fulfilling business.

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