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Esther Kiss helps entrepreneurs build better businesses. She considers herself to be a mentor and has a lot of advice for entrepreneurs on how they can build their business, reach more customers and make more money. The key to getting what you want, explains Esther, is giving yourself to others. By helping others you will receive benefits and, in turn, become successful

Esther Kiss, from EstherKiss.com, mentors entrepreneurs. She helps experts and service providers generate a steady flow of ideal clients and helps to convert leads more effectively than ever before. In short, she will show you how to get more clients and make more money in your business.

In Episode 21 of the Defining Success Podcast, learn networking secrets for entrepreneurs from Esther Kiss.  She shares her expertise on business, entrepreneurs and tips and techniques she teaches business owners to help them be more successful and make more money.

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Category:general -- posted at: 3:20pm EDT

Jay Miller loves the game of golf.  He's passionate and has great ideas on how to grow the game for the future.  A big push Jay says that needs to be made in golf is to encourage more young people to take up the game.  By giving youth golfers more opportunities, Jay says, we can help grow the game. Attracting the youth is also valuable in business because in order to maintain the longevity of a business you have to be willing to attract younger generations that will one day fill the role of different age groups.  By learning how to build a business focusing on the youth, we can help build better businesses overall.

Jay Miller was the past President of the California Golf Course Owner's Association, Founder and past-CEO of one of the most successful non-profit golf foundations in America,past General Manager of the National Golf Course of the Year, Golfer's Association's "Man of the Year" and is currently the Director of Business Development for Golf Card International and Fairway Rewards.

In certain businesses, it becomes critical for the success of the business to invest in the younger generation to develop a love and appreciation for the service or product a company provides.  Golf is a perfect example of this.  Many golf course owners cater to the needs of the older generation of golfers because they are investing more time, energy and money in the golf than the younger generation ever would, but not promoting the game to the younger generation would be to the detriment of the game of golf.  If young children don't get involved in the game at an early age than it is more unlikely that they will become players in the future.  If the game of golf is going to grow we need to focus on encouraging and enticing younger golfers to take up the game.  Jay Miller discusses how important getting youth involved in the game really is.

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Category:general -- posted at: 7:14pm EDT

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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Category:general -- posted at: 3:04am EDT

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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Category:general -- posted at: 1:03pm EDT

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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Category:general -- posted at: 3:40pm EDT

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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Category:general -- posted at: 2:33pm EDT

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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Category:general -- posted at: 1:43pm EDT

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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Category:general -- posted at: 10:39pm EDT

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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Category:general -- posted at: 8:07pm EDT

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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Category:general -- posted at: 8:20pm EDT

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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Category:general -- posted at: 2:22am EDT

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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Category:general -- posted at: 2:07am EDT

Ken Lee is the Editor-in-Chief and Director of Social Media at Bunkers Paradise. Ken talks about how sometimes he tried to do too much too quickly and the importance of quality of quantity when posting on Facebook and Twitter.

Please direct anyone you know in the golf industry or who enjoys golfing to 19th Hole Media.  At 19th Hole Media we can help golf courses reach more golfers, retain golfers and we can do it all for less money.  Visit our website today - www.19thholemedia.com

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:11pm EDT

"Tamika Newhouse is a self-published bestselling author who founded Delphine Publications, at the age of 21; Tamika appeared on various bestseller lists and won Self Published Author of the Year at the 2009 African American Literary Awards only 9 months after her debut novel. In 2010 she was inducted into Who’s who in Black San Antonio and she landed a major publishing deal without an agent and still continues to write independent projects. In 2011 her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology as well as Tamika won for the second time Self Published Author of the Year. She was also nominated by the National Women in Business Association for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award.

Along with Delphine Publications, Tamika is the founder and President of African Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC) – an online book club and radio show catering to avid readers across the nation. She is also CEO of Obsessive Soul Media. With future projects in the works from short films, stage plays and much more, Tamika is a young woman on a mission. She has been featured in Uptown Magazine, Essence, Juicy Magazine, and in Vibe Vixen Magazine.

Tamika presently tours the country speaking about overcoming her teen pregnancy to fulfill her dream, as well as teaching aspiring writers the publishing ropes. A former radio host, she hosted her own internet radio show (AAMBC) for over three years and continues to expand her brand. She is currently living in Atlanta with her son and daughter and is currently working on her eight novel, Cookie Too."

In this podcast Tamika explains how you need to have an obsession to become successful doing something you love.

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:13pm EDT

Vic Braden has accomplished a lot in life.  He was a professional tennis player, taught elementary school, became a psychologist, and has taught and coached tennis for most of his life including writing more than five books on the subject.  

In Episode 7 of the Defining Success Podcast Vic Braden discusses the importance of listening when teaching others. His greatest skill is the ability to listen before he instructs and he's used that to help countless students all over the world. 

Currently, Vic is working on the Junior Tennis Ambassador program where he is teaching younger tennis players to become coaches and to coach other students.  Through his research he's found that younger students are more likely to listen to other younger coaches and that these younger coaches become better players because they are paying attention to the details of their swings.

Be sure to play close attention to a story about playing tennis with an elephant . . . a contest in which he lost. 

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Category:general -- posted at: 12:32pm EDT

"Erin Klein is a teacher, author, and parent who has earned her Master's of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and currently teaches second grade. She has previously taught first, sixth, and seventh grade."

In this episode of the Defining Success Podcast Erin Klein discusses the importance of using blog writing to extend your learning.  Erin Klein is on the fore-front of technology in the classroom and helps other teachers become successful by sharing resources with others. 

Erin shares her thoughts on education, technology and how she's been able to make a difference in her community.  

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Category:general -- posted at: 3:03pm EDT

In Episode 5 of the Defining Success Podcast, Ashley Majeski discusses the importance of having a business mind when pursuing your passion.  Ashley Majeski writes about reality TV shows like The Bachelor and Teen Mom and has been featured in a variety of prominent national newspapers, magazines and blogs.  Learn more about Ashley Majeski by visiting her website at The Ashley's Reality Roundup.

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Category:general -- posted at: 3:11pm EDT

Learn how Charlotte Clary started close to 30 different businesses and finally hit it big with her Ice Chips Candy when she appeared on ABC's Shark Tank. She is now able to help support her and co-founder, Beverly Vines Hanes' 39 different grandchildren as a result of the success she experienced from running her Ice Chips Candy business.

The Defining Success Podcast with Zeb Welborn.  Thank you for listening.  See how Charlotte was able to use her entrepreneurial mindset to create a million dollar business.

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:50pm EDT

Rich Hammond tells a great story about former Dodger player Lou Johnson who had problems with cocaine. He turned his life around and came back to work for the Dodgers organization. He had been a part of a World Series and he lost his World Series ring in a cocaine deal. Years later, the ring turned up after 25 years and ended up in an auction and the Dodgers bought the ring for him and gave it to him in a nice ceremony. It was a really great story.

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Category:Business -- posted at: 6:51pm EDT

Kim Nelson is the owner of I Love Daisy Cakes. She cooks and mails some of the most delicious cakes all over the country. She appeared on Shark Tank and struck a great deal with Barbara Corcoran and has never looked back. Learn how she was able to take sales from 2,000 in 2010 to 25,000 in 2012.  Baking is her "God-given" talent . . . She how she's turned her talent for baking into business success.

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Category:Business -- posted at: 6:39pm EDT

Thank you for checking out the Defining Success Podcast.  The podcast will be an interview style podcast, but for this introductory episode I will be introducing myself to you and sharing how the Defining Success Podcast came about.  Please download, subscribe, rate, comment and share!

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