Hacks & Hobbies

Today we get to speak with Brandon Leibowitz, he runs a digital marketing company SEO Optimizers since 2007. Brandon has been working with small and medium-sized businesses to get more online traffic through  SEO and by crafting powerful websites. This has enabled Brandon's clients to succeed through increased clients, sales, and leads. Let's learn more about Brandon and what got him inspired to start his company in this episode. Our Guest Brandon Leibowitz Website: https://seooptimizers.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandonLeibowitz/videos LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonleibowitz/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/leibowitzbrandon/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLeibs Twitter : https://twitter.com/brandonleibs Podcast: https://seooptimizers.buzzsprout.com Hacks to Take Away Build backlinks, backlinks are a big part of SEO. Build trust by getting other websites to talk about to you. Having all your really important information at the top is so very im

Jessica Edwards is more than just a marketer. When she takes on a new client, she helps them optimize their business in every way possible from their processes to their policies, to their branding. She offers comprehensive services that allow her clients to have a cohesive, easily recognizable brand and streamlined processes to better serve their customers. As a big picture thinker, when she designs a website for a client, she collaborates with them on their vision and mission but also helps improve the customer perceptions and the information that they need to make an educated purchasing decision. She is a professional writer, designer, speaker, business strategist, and photographer. As a mom of a 3-year-old and wife, she continues to work around the clock to ensure her client's success. Jess started her business on her own in 2020 after graduating with her MBA in the midst of the pandemic-quickly realizing her passion to help struggling or startup businesses succeed in the ever-evolving marketplace. In fa

Suzan Manis is an artist, mother, and a new children’s author from dale city va. She recently published a Children’s book called The Land of All Work and No Play about a young boy learning some life lessons. This book has been a very personal and special project for Suzan, as it is a tribute to her late mother who inspired her to create the book. Suzan would like to tell about the book and the process she went through along the way. Our Guest Suzan Manis Website: https://www.maniscreativeentertainment.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014135742612 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcreativeentertainment/ Hacks to Take Away Take some time for yourself shopping if you do a little something creative. Life is more than just work, you gotta have a more holistic view of what we do with life. Learn the importance of treating others with kindness and appreciating everything. Living the best life possible in the space that we have available is also so important. L

Today we get to speak with Expert live stream coach and accomplished content creator, Kirk Nugent, who has reinvented how small businesses, entrepreneurs, and faith-based entities reach the world. Whether he is engaged in one-on-one training to help those who seek to grow their business or he’s captivating audiences through Amazon and CNN with his expertise as a product ambassador, Kirk’s goal is to help organizations leverage innovation. As the host and producer of the show “How it All Werks,” he believes that corporations, no matter their size, should “stop selling, start streaming, and let the clients come to you! Our Guest Kirk Nugent Website: http://kirkrnugent.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirkrnugent Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkrnugent/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kirkrnugent Hacks to Take Away Every piece of content you're putting out there, it doesn't matter what it is, the number one thing is you want to answer a question. People are searching in the fo

Today I got to speak with Travis a retired Naval Officer, married with two children, and on move #50. His humble beginnings include 36 moves before graduating high school at 17, 12 schools, 6 states, 5 foster homes, surviving 2 murder attempts, and mother with type 1 bipolar disorder. Although this was very rough, there was always an organization willing to keep him sheltered, clothed, and fed. Now that he’s in a position to give back, he’s made it his mission to help the helpers. Host: Nonprofit Architect Podcast, Veteran Podcast Awards, Miss Crossroads Oklahoma Founder: Nonprofit Podcast Network, Veteran Podcast Network Author: Ultimate Podcast Guide Creator: Ultimate Podcast Course (Forbes, Bellhaven University, and available online) Linktr.ee/nonprofitarchitect Our Guest Travis Johnson Website: https://linktr.ee/nonprofitarchitect Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/NonprofitArchitect/ Twitter :https://twitter.com/NProArchitect Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nonprofitarchitect/

Today we get to speak with Hala Taha dubbed the “The Podcast Princess,” who is the host of Young and Profiting (YAP) Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs. She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on Linkedin, and she landed the January 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine. Hala started her career in radio production while in college at HOT97 on “The Angie Martinez Show.” Later, she launched an entertainment news blog site, “The Sorority of Hip Hop,” where she led an all-female team of 50 bloggers. Together they ran the popular site, interviewed celebrities, produced radio shows, hosted parties/concerts, and nearly snagged a reality TV show on MTV! When the blog site boom slowed down, Hala took a temporary exit from the entertainment industry to get an MBA. She has 7 years of corporate marketing experience at HP and Disney Streaming Se

Today we get to speak with Dr. Efrain Lopez. He's a military veteran proudly serving in the US Coast guard for 16 years and continues to serve as a reservist. Dr. ELO also worked as a Civilian for 5 years and continues to serve as a civilian in the maritime administration. He's a Live Streaming professional and worked as a moderator for the Live Streaming Pros community. Dr. ELO is an ambassador for the Be.Live software and streams his live show on Tuesdays at 4 pm. Dr. ELO is a doctor of management in environmental and social sustainability from Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs. And hence how he got his name as Dr. ELO. You can find his multi-streams on Youtube, Facebook, and LinkedIn on Wednesdays at 6 pm In a world where anyone can create content, it's more important than ever to stand out. Here's how personal branding and content creation can help. Our Guest Dr. Efrain Lopez Website: https://askdrelo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askdrelo Youtube: https://www.youtub

Today I'm honored to bring my really good friend Chris Williams to the podcast. He's the reason I've been consulting clients all over the world to build their Home Studios. Chris spends most of his time raising his five kids, exploring world communities, and trying his hand at adventures like shark diving, ice climbing, running ultra marathons, and riding electric skateboards :) In his spare time, he works with entrepreneurial and business experts, speakers, coaches, and leaders helping them market, monetize, and lead their own high-ticket mastermind (or group coaching) programs. As the world continues to shift, many experts are trying to build high-ticket groups for additional income, lead generation, or impact. Chris teaches experts how to generate leads, close high-ticket deals, and build strong, transformational groups. He has his own digital agency, leads two masterminds of his own, and has learned many of these lessons the hard way, so sharing his journey and offer strategies is why he is here. Our

Today we get to speak with Julie Turner. She's also the host of "Real Talk podcast" She has been working in the wellness field since the 90s. Her unique brand of intuitive coaching is Coaching in FLOW. Her passion is to help individuals become the best and most authentic version of themselves possible, allowing them to be free of the limiting belief systems that have held them back personally and professionally. Get excited about your life! If not now... when? A few of the tools she uses are Hypnotherapy (true awareness), counseling (where you have been) and coaching (where you are going) numerology, and the cards. She loves supporting individuals to embrace who they are and let go of who they are not. Author of " So I was Thinking " found on julieturner.ca MEMBER OF: International Certification Board of Clinical Hypnotherapy (ICBCH)Trainer International Association of counselors and therapists (IACT) International Medical Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA) Certified Coaches Federation (CCF)

Today, I'm so excited to introduce to you my good friend Keisha Luke aka Queen Keisha the Queen of Nutrition. It's so cool to talk to yet another Queen on the podcast! Keisha Luke is a Corporate Nutritional Leadership Speaker. She teaches healthy balance, along with essential topics that lead to healthier and more productive employees that generate increased revenue. Keisha graduated with an honors bachelor's degree, and she holds several certifications in the space of Holistic Practitioner, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Culinary Nutrition, and a Diploma in Massage Therapy. Her knowledge of nutritional and digestive health continues to reach the lives of many. With over 15+ years of experience in the health field, assisting over 5,000 clients, Queen Keisha continues her mission to nutritionally and digestively assist humanity internationally. Queen Keisha (Queen of Nutrition) Our Guest Queen Keisha IG: @queenkeisha_luke LinkedIn: Queen Keisha FB Page: Keisha Luke Nutrition & Catering Hacks to

Eden leads customer success and community at Camo - the app that gives you video super powers. Outside of work, she is a self proclaimed fantasy basketball expert and is a member of BTS ARMY. Our Guest Eden Liu Instagram: @pikachuliu Twitter: @pikachuliu LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-liu42/ Hacks to Take Away One of the things that actually helped me get through the stress of this huge life change was listening to podcasts. An immigrant mindset of how important family is. Families who stick together grow old together. How to present directions clearly, like the power of community engagement. How to communicate and connect with people in meaningful ways through verbal and nonverbal cues. Learning a new skill and getting to talk about something extremely obsessed with. Having a very versatile set of hobbies and that vastly different interests, and help us grow. Unlocking our potential. Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom c

Today we get to speak with Cris Giles, founder, and lead creator at Black Tie media, where he helps entrepreneurs and content creators navigate and monetize in three worlds. He has spent the last 18 years in the entertainment and live events industry where he has done everything from DJing audio engineering, video engineering, and more for live and virtual events. He also currently handles marketing and business development for J Street studio. He also currently handles marketing and business development for J Street Productions. As a content creator, gamer, and experienced tech live streamer, he took a huge interest in blockchain technology, and what it had to offer the everyday consumer. This opened the door for a lot of his new projects and the opportunity to help others get ahead of the curve find their space and monetize web three. He's been a guest on numerous podcasts and shows spoken at the pod fest, masterclass summit and on the grow with Google platform. In today's episode, we talk a little bit ab

Today we get to discover Skylar Sullivam. He's an artisan carpenter on a mission to make life more memorable not just for you but for everyone you come in contact too. In fact this is Skylar's very first guest appearance on a podcast. So lets jump right in, Our Guest Skylar Sullivam Instagram: the_skymaker Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheSkyMaker Youtube : https://youtube.com/user/MMethoos Website : Theskymaker.com Hacks to Take Away Be a little more creative, don't overcomplicate things and look for what is the simplest way to get it done. If you're gonna get the functionality, it's got to be able to hold the weight. Take inspiration from your childhood or what really like what makes you happy. The journey out there is always dangerous. So take a weapon with you, or take a friend with you. Things like handwritten letters are things that you can attach memories to. Those are really important. The things that we like to get into, because not only are we working with our hand

Today we get to speak with Dr. Izdihar Jamil, Ph.D. She's #1 International Bestselling Author of Money Makers and a Media Expert—has appeared on FORBES, FOX TV, and TED discussing her mission to share women’s voices WITHOUT prejudice. She helps women be the #1 Authority in their field with proven and effective methods. She lives in California with her husband and children, she loves baking and reading. Our Guest Dr. Izdihar Jamil Instagram: @iamdrizdiharjamil Website : www.Izdiharjamil.com Hacks to Take Away Consistently post something about your work and your success, or your results consistently. The biggest mission of any copywriter is making things simple. That is connecting with people. The difference statistically between selfie and professionally taken photos is tremendous in terms of conversion. One of the biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make, they don't have the picture. Post on social media with very strong intention of being of service and also make it simple. Treat you

Today we get to speak with Danielle Laura a two-time number one bestselling and award-winning author, advisor, energetics and relationship expert, and founder of the H.O.T. Method™. In her private work, she guides thought leaders, celebrities, and power couples around the globe in igniting their innate gifting so they can master their mission, amplify impact, and experience deep connection and fulfillment. A recognized authority on relationships, alternative healing, and self-mastery, Danielle has been featured in over 30 international publications and podcasts, including Authority Magazine, HuffPost, Reader’s Digest, Thrive Global, and more. Our Guest Danielle Laura Website: www.danielle-laura.com IG: www.instagram.com/_daniellelaura_ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_daniellelaura_ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DanielleLauraChangeMaker/ Hacks to Take Away Optimize your life in every way, find out where your energetic blueprint and find out your type. Understanding what your dominant i

Today we get to speak with Henrik de Gyor, He is a Consultant at Another DAM Consultancy who assists, advises, and advocates for his clients. Henrik has previously worked in the fields of advertising, automobiles, construction, education, finance, journalism, manufacturing, marketing, media, retail, and technology. Henrik is also an active speaker, a podcaster with 9 podcast series, and an author of 9 published books. Henrik works remotely from South Carolina where he lives with his wife. Our Guest Henrik De Gyor Website: henrikdegyor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hdegyor Hacks to Take Away We talked about managing media and digital asset management. Henrik shared ideas to simplify your life. Recreating memories at a really fast pace. Decide what's valuable to you or not. Having unlimited creative potential and taking away the technical barriers. There's no limit to what the human mind can contain. The idea is you get out of that comfort zone. And you get cracking on

Today we get to speak with Usama Zeid Bashir Salim, He was born & raised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Nick Named Energizer bunny

Born in Texas and residing in Columbus Ohio, Preston is a lifelong addiction and mental health advocate. With over 20 years of personal development and recovery experience, he loves to teach, train, and coach around demystifying dysfunction and mental wellness. He loves Texas A&M football, The Ufc, and snowboarding. Preston has an extensive background in sales, and personal development, and currently works in outreach for a mental health and addiction hospital. Our Guest Preston Moore Instagram: @kprestonmoore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/k.preston.moore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highcostofanonymitypodcast/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kprestonmoore/ Podcast: The High Cost of Anonymity Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65h0V990cXBZZ9Op20hYjA?si=NJTW7xS4STSKAOTY46HrFg Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-cost-anonymity-podcast-exploring-cost-keeping/id1357105789 Hacks to Take Away Preston shared about intensive

Dan Bennett was born and raised in the gritty city of Flint, MI and now resides in Fort Worth, TX. He is the Founder of 1 Minute Media, a company that empowers entrepreneurs and startups to learn to look and sound great on camera through coursework and private community membership. Dan has had the privilege to work with some amazing clients like… Harley Davidson, Hasbro, Nerf, Mercury Marine, Bud Light, Camaro, and many more. Our Guest Dan Bennett Website: https://ImTheAntipreneuer.com Website: https://1MinMedia.com Website: https://Quiz.Video Website:https://DanHasLinks.com LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/theantipreneur Twitter: RealAntipreneur Twitter: CellCoreCreativ Hacks to Take Away “Tell people your ideas. And don't be afraid that they don't come to fruition because all you're doing is just planting seeds.” - Dan He shared about working with entrepreneurs who are already awesome. Capture their essence and how great they already are. If you're an entrepreneur,

Today we get to speak with Heather Vickery, a global leader and success coach that helps people leverage their fears. Into intentional bravery. A celebrated public speaker, Heather inspires audiences and supports others with the tools they need to live empowered bold, joy-filled and successful lives.  She's the best-selling author and the host of two podcasts, the brave files, and was it chance? Now let's dig into the episode as we get to have a fun conversation with Heather Vickery. Our Guest Heather Vickery Website: www.vickeryandco.com/social LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/heather-vickery Twitter: vickeryandco Hacks to Take Away Heather shared about how she rebuilt her life. The coaching and the speaking of the training is her zone of genius. A community is so impactful. Having the accountability to get a team of wildly supportive cheerleaders who see the potential and push, encourage and engage for training. Spend all the time and energy serving others. Envision a future for