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Chris and Laci decide to record the podcast in the park in an effort to get out and shake it up.  Chris gives Laci a lesson in the podcasting tech side of things as they reveal what you really need to take your pod cast on the road.

 

This episode of the Cerrone Show “on the go” will leave you motivated to get out and do something different!  Here’s a taste of what to expect:

  • Chris and Laci talk about the mystery backpack Chris can’t leave home without.
  • Laci admits the tech side of podcasting is not her forte.
  • The point of recording at the park is to urge people to get out and be creative.
  • Chris talks about the Swiss Army Knife of audio recording.
  • Laci and Chris talk about the importance of a change of scenery
  • What are the dangers of the traveling podcast?  Laci gives some examples.
  • USB vs XLR microphones.  Which one to use and when.
  • Laci talks about why she loves her mic so much.
  • Should you trust your computer or use an SD card?  Chris gives his opinion.
  • If you use and SD card Chris tells you about the gangster SD card he uses.
  • What kind of expense should you expect to get started podcasting?
  • Chris will have a list of what’s in his backpack @ Cerroneshow.com/podcast
  • Laci throws down a challenge for podcasters, bloggers, and YouTubers.
  • Chris and Laci tell you how to get them to give you a shout out on the show.

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS | LINKS | SHOUTOUTS

 

 

Direct download: podcast_in_a_backpack_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:27am EDT

Do you have a relationship you need to work on or a partner you want to understand better?  Let Matt & Andrea Yount of Affinity Relationship Coaching analyze and get you going on a path to better communication through understanding your partner better.  It doesn’t matter if you’re a single person looking for the right partner or if it’s a romantic, parent/child or a business partnership Matt & Andrea use their relationship coaching service to show you that “An Awesome Relationship Starts With You”!

 

Topics discussed on todays show!

 

  • Matt & Chris met on Twitter while Matt was looking for tips on how to grow their business.

  • Matt talks about how Next Level Society has helped them in their business.

  • Chris and Laci talk about their working relationship.

  • Affinity Relationship Coaching uses the DISC assessment to pin point the personality traits of each person.

  • Matt tells Chris & Laci how they fit into the DISC assessment.

  • Knowing your DISC style is helpful in knowing your strength and weaknesses.

  • Matt explains he has his degree in Social Work and his clinical certification and has been involved in relationship counseling for 10 years.

  • Find out what Matt says Chris and Laci can do to balance their styles?

  • Matt tells Chris & Laci to set up systems to slow down to prevent burn out.

  • Laci challenges Chris.  Will he accept the challenge and be able to stick to it?.

  • Chris defines what he wants to create free time for and how that differs with what Laci wants free time for.

  • Laci talks about investing in your relationships.

  • Matt encourages people to learn to say NO when necessary.

  • Business relationships are no different from any other.

  • Chris asks Matt if there are bulleted key traits to learn?

  • Matt explains a little about what you get when you sign up for Affinity Relationship Coaching.

  • Find out how to get a personality profile PLUS a BONUS 30 minutes of Skype time with Affinity.



SPECIAL MENTIONS | LINKS | SHOUTOUTS

 

GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION

 


Website: http://www.affinityhelp.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Affinity_Help
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/affinityhelp
http://www.pinterest.com/affinityhelp/pins/follow/?guid=gXxzyaxfuCna-0

 

Direct download: Matt_and_Andrea_episode_110.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:45am EDT

Quality, care, and enough energy to fill a football stadium Talia Gonzalez and Kelly McGee began helping people in voice over to fill a void in the industry. Using the decades of experience, attention to customer service, and truly believing helping others it's no wonder Sweet Spot Voice over coaching is continuing to set the gold standard.

 

By a chance meeting these two are setting the trend with their amazing company!  Listen to their story of triumph and be inspired in this episode:

 

  • Chris and Laci start feeling old when they bring up Nirvana and the grunge scene

  • Stevie B from italian american slang word of the day is just a character

  • Chris brings up how amazing it is that you can make so many friends and relationships by networking online and the power of the internet

  • Why actors feel alone when they are trying to become famous

  • How Talia and Kelly met at an audition and why the relationship worked

  • Why you should never feel like you are competing with others.

  • Kelly and Talia share how you should properly run a business

  • Chris talks about how important it is to hire someone that is better than you

  • How sweet Spot voice over is creating a brand thru the success of their clients

  • Why you should study with lots of different people to gain experience

 

GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION
Twitter:  @taliamg21

Twitter:   @thekellymcgee

Twitter:   @sweetspotvo

 

http://sweetspotvoiceovercoaching.com

 

Direct download: Sweet_Spot_Voiceover.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:08am EDT

Direct download: Taylor_White_episode.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:45am EDT

Not sure what direction to take with your dream? In an effort to help a listener who wrote an email to Chris, they decide to dedicate the whole show to breaking down his business and direction. Also, Chris and Laci discuss various news stories from around the web at the start of the show.  

Here is a taste of what to expect from today’s show:

  • Chris and Laci decided to switch mics for this episode. Chris is thinking about selling his heil pr40
  • A major purchase was made for the Cerrone Show that Chris and Laci are excited about.
  • Laci brings up a Mashable story involving drones and Gopros.  
  • Redbull gets sued. Everyone cashes in. Chris and Laci decide to cash in themselves and donate the money to their favorite charity.
  • Chris and Laci discuss HOT COFFEE the movie and why they don't believe the media anymore.
  • Laci makes a surprise announcement to Chris about Bill Murray.
  • Laci needs a theme song when she reports various news stories from around the web.
  • Chris takes it back to the classics and brings a business assessment to the table.
  • Chris reads an email from a listener about needing help in the direction of their side project.
  • An outdated website plagues this listener as Laci and Chris discuss why its important to tell a story with it.
  • They discuss the possibility of the listener quitting his day job and getting another one to free up time for his side project.
  • Chris brings up how Craigslist is still a great traffic driver for your business.
  • They discuss why it helps to be the authoritative in your niche within your community.
  • Laci talks about why small businesses should get into Youtube. Chris plays a local Youtube commercial from Bay City Michigan.
  • Laci shares a story about abduction, a scary house, not having her phone, and what it has to do with a $25 chair
  • Why you should create a list of topics that can be used to make videos for your business
  • Chris and Laci bring up how important it is to start taking small steps to create momentum in your business
  • They both agree this person would be a perfect Next Level Society Member
  • Laci ends the show with a pink soapbox and Chris plays an inspirational clip from a movie.

SPECIAL MENTIONS | LINKS | SHOUTOUTS

Direct download: business_assessments_EP_107.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:29am EDT

Are you a small business owner? Chris and Laci discuss the trouble with small business marketing and outline the tools that you need to succeed.  They also share how to set up a proper launch strategy with new media and what to look out for when being approached by so called “experts”.

Here is a taste of what to expect from today’s show:

  • Chris and Laci decide to discuss their opinions about small businesses and marketing.
  • Laci tries to do an “intervention” with Chris about his old cafe/coffee shop and how much he talks about it.
  • Over the past few months, Laci and Chris have met many small business owners and entrepreneurs.  These interactions have brought to light troubles with small business marketing, branding.
  • Chris discusses his childhood of being around entrepreneurs at his dad’s sporting goods store.
  • The mischievous side of Chris is revealed when he shares some of the crazy things that he used to do to his dad at his store.
  • Laci shares her childhood memories of being around her entrepreneur/entertainer parents with their travelling show band and dance studio.
  • Chris and Laci discuss the fear that goes along with opening a new business and knowing how to properly execute social media and online marketing.
  • Laci walks Chris through the amazing growth of her mom’s knit shop that was mainly driven through social media and email marketing.
  • Chris talks through the proper strategy when opening a new business.
  • Google strategy is not the key to making or breaking your business.
  • Many small businesses are tricked into thinking that paying someone to rank them #1 on Google is the key to their success.

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS | LINKS | SHOUTOUTS


Direct download: Episode_104_Idiot_or_Fear.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:15am EDT

Direct download: Rey_Brown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:24pm EDT

Chris and Laci discuss several topics to help you understand how to promote your own business through networking and social outreach as well as branding and changing midstream.

 

Here is a taste of what to expect from today’s show:

 

  • Chris and Laci riff on their friend Jimmy O. Yang who is making big waves in the Hollywood scene.

  • Laci discusses Geoffrey Holder, the actor, dancer, choreographer, who passed away.

  • On a soapbox rant, Laci declares her disgust for artists that sample music and turn it into crap.

  • PlayBuzz, a 10 month old website is beating BuzzFeed at their own game. Check out the article here!

  • 113 Year Old Woman Lies about her age to join Facebook. Check out the article here!

  • Laci and Chris discuss people in the online world that decide to take a break from social media and the effect that it can have on your business.

  • Chris discusses the process of reaching out to people through social media or via email to promote your own business/project.

  • Learn how to properly reach out to podcasters, bloggers, influencers, or ANYONE to help to promote your product or business!

  • Have you seen people change branding mid-stream with no real rhyme or reason? Listen to Chris and Laci break down branding strategy and why NOT to change it mid-stream.

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS | LINKS | SHOUTOUTS

 

  • Check out our friend Jimmy O. Yang and be on the lookout for him on your TV screens!

  • Check out the special Episode 100 video that Laci surprised Chris with!

  • Click here to get access to three examples of outreach email templates to help with your relationship building and networking!

  • Learn more about Next Level of Society here!

Direct download: Who_are_you_Episode_103.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:22am EDT

Michael Ferdinand Joseph Doria is an American author, writer and broadcaster. He was born in Rochester, NY on February 27th, 1976 to Ferdinand and Nancy Doria. He has one older sister and one younger brother. Michael graduated from Spencerport High School in 1994 and from Brockport State College in 1998 with a B.S.in Broadcast Journalism. He spent 11 years as a TV News Reporter before switching to Marketing & PR. Doria’s other notable written works include two music albums "Neon Graveyard" & "B.C." During the summer of 2013, he created, produced, wrote and hosted a 15 episode Podcast titled "The Frankly Doria Show." Doria's blog titled “Blah, Blah Blog” and audio interview component called “Mike Check” can be found at www.mikedoria.com

Direct download: Mike_Doria.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:10pm EDT

Cedric Crear brings a wealth of knowledge to the show by sharing his philosophy about business and the importance of giving back to your community. His incredible life experiences are enough to inspire anyone to follow their dreams!

 

Here is a taste of what to expect from today’s show:

 

  • Chris introduces today’s guest, a local Las Vegas entrepreneur and the most interesting man in the world, Cedric Crear.

  • Cedric Crear’s career has touched many industries and professions where he was able to gather a ton of knowledge and experience to bring him to this point of his entrepreneurial career.

  • Cedric and Laci have a long standing friendship that has spanned over 12 years.  He has been a mentor to her and shown her what it takes to be a hustler, a community advocate, and a true entrepreneur.

  • Cedric doesn’t waste any time before jumping into sharing his beliefs about giving back and making a difference in your community with the audience.

  • Vegas is one of the most interesting cities in the world in terms of business and industry by providing a false sense of reality.

  • Cedric explains that people often only focus on the finish line of success rather than the journey.

  • Cedric compares being an entrepreneur to farming.  Plant the best seeds and continue to water and groom those crops as they grow.

  • Cedric explains the theory of business vs. the theory of reality.

  • Surrounding yourself with smart people is the key to success.

  • Not only is Cedric an incredible entrepreneur and business owner, he is also very focused on giving back to the community.

  • With his special flare, Cedric talks about the importance of making a difference in your community.

 

SPECIAL MENTIONS | LINKS | SHOUTOUTS

 

GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION
Twitter:@CedricCrear  & @CrearCreative

crearcreative.com

Direct download: Cedric_Crear.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:22pm EDT

After 99 episodes of the Cerrone show Chris and Laci decided to celebrate their 100th show LIVE in downtown Las Vegas with their closest friends, family, and even listeners of the show. Make sure to check out the AMAZING video Laci surprised Chris with that got him to choke up a bit. 

Direct download: Episode_100.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:45am EDT

Chris and Laci continue with audience Q&A about business, entrepreneurship, and podcasting.  These questions lead to a very raw and heated discussion about trends in the the podcasting community, giving back, and the people that are doing it right.

Direct download: Episode_99.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:25am EDT

Chris surprises Laci with an entire show dedicated to her entrepreneurial endeavors!  Her inspirational take on the “why” behind she made this decision is sure to inspire you to make change in your life as well. She is leaving corporate to focus on consulting, Next Level Society, and Tink Yarn and how her son is starting his own business! Listen to learn more...

Direct download: Episode_97.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:06pm EDT

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