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Local First Podcast connecting your community to your local business.
Because behind every local business is a great story that needs to be shared.
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Over 30 years ago, Dr. Dennis Hill predicted that the only way we would make a change regarding our privacy would take a significant world event. After having several conversations, I would have to agree that Dr. Hill was right. Dennis Hill profiled in 1987 Business Journal Magazine (Cover Story)…
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Mama said… Do you remember when your mother gave you advice or shared her wisdom with you? Did you listen? Can you hear her voice in the back of your head? Bonnie shares in her interview how her mother of 7 influenced her so much that she wrote a book…
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Hey local listeners, are you in sales? I think the answer is yes. Everyone is selling something to someone. Celia and I dig deep on what it takes to sell big-ticket items. Celia’s key takeaways: Fear is a source of opportunity and growth Storytelling vs. Just the Facts, please How…
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Have you had Lunch with Lorry? If not you need to. Lorry and I have a fun conversation on how to get the most from Networking even if you are an introvert like me. Enjoy this episode. Lorry’s key takeaways: Why have #lunchwithlorry? How to network as an introvert Why…
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In this episode, you are going to get real talk about real issues going on right now. It was a breath of fresh air to have an open conversation with Dres. Dres is a globally-inspired artist and mental health advocate. For over ten years, he has served his community by…
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You are going to have some fun with this episode. The interview starts off with laughter. Then we dig deep into what you need to do to make sure your marketing machine doesn’t stop working for your business. Enjoy Dan & Jamar’s key takeaways: Video vs Text vs Images Where…
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WOW!! I had the pleasure of interviewing Wayne Breitbarth, owner of Power Formula LLC. Wayne shares what you should be doing to get the most out of LinkedIn. Wayne’s Key Take Aways: Direct messaging with a good offer Should I create a LinkedIn business page or not? Are you using…
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Wednesday is my favorite day of the week. As you know I get the opportunity to interview some of the areas of top businesses and entrepreneurs. This morning…
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Local First Podcast Host Receives Entrepreneur Award Christmas came early for me. I was given the Entrepreneur Award from the Brookfield Chamber Commerce. It’s an honor to be…
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About me and my podcast
Anytime I travel I find myself going into the neighborhoods searching for local places to eat, to shop. It's the only way to go. I'm not one that goes to big chain stores or dining.
If this sounds like you, you are going to enjoy Local First