Harbourtime Podcast

In this Episode of Harbourtime Podcast, I talk with Chris Baggett, Founder of Canyon Creek Revenue Management about entrepreneurship.  More specifically, we focus in on entrepreneurs that are over the age of 50. Specific challenges facing more experienced workers who decide to take the entrepreneurial plunge. 

 

 Segment 1: Entrepreneurship as an Aging Professional

• Sharing of personal stories or anecdotes of entrepreneurs who started their businesses later in life and faced unexpected challenges.   
• Discuss the societal stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding older entrepreneurs.
• Focusing on why we are in business for self and/or why we started our business.

• Highlight the unique advantages and strengths that come with experience and wisdom.

 

Segment 2: Challenges Faced by Older Entrepreneurs

• Explore the various challenges faced by entrepreneurs over the age of 50.
• Navigating technology advancements and digital platforms.
• Dealing with potential health issues or caregiving responsibilities.
• Managing the fear of failure and societal expectations.

Segment 3: Strategies for Success and Work-Life Balance

• Share practical tips and strategies for older entrepreneurs to thrive in business while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

-Do you have a backup plan? 

-Do you have the resources in place in the event of an emergency?

• Emphasize the importance of self-care, physical fitness, and mental well-being.
• Address the importance of building a strong support system, including family, friends, and business networks.

 Closing Remarks:

Embrace your unique journey and pursue your entrepreneurial dreams despite the challenges.

Offer advice on finding purpose and passion in entrepreneurship, focusing on long-term goals and legacy.

Collin Harbour - Harbourtime Podcast

Chris Baggett - LinkedIn Page

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Do you consider yourself a thought leader? Are you interested in becoming a thought leader? In this Episode of Harbourtime Podcast, I talk with a thought leader from one of the industries that I serve: Mortgage. Matt Slonaker's experience includes Operations Leadership and Enterprise Sales Leadership. Matt has a consulting firm, M. Allen, LLC, where he focuses on "Growth in Action" for his clients. Podcast Episode Outline: Segment 1: Becoming a Thought Leader Define what it means to be a thought leader in and industry or profession Discuss why becoming a thought leader is important for solopreneurs or those who want to stand out Share tips on how to become a thought leader, including: -Finding your niche -Building a personal brand -Creating valuable content -Networking and collaborating with others in your industry Segment 2: Consulting with C-Level to Maximize Revenue • Discuss the importance of targeting C-level Executives/Decision Makers • Explain how solopreneurs and business owners can approach C-level executives • Share tips on how to maximize revenue as a solopreneur or consultant, including: -Understanding the needs and goals of the organization -Providing customized solutions that align with those needs and goals -Building relationships with decision makers -Demonstrating ROI and delivering results Segment 3: Using Artificial Intelligence to Help as a Solopreneur • Explain what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how it can benefit solopreneurs • Discuss specific ways AI can be used to help solopreneurs, including: -Automating repetitive tasks -Analyzing Data • Enhancing customer experience • Share tips on how to effectively integrate AI into your business, including: -Choosing the right AI tools for your business -Training yourself on how to use AI effectively Harbourtime Blog: https://collinharbour.com Matt Slonaker: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattallenslonaker/ Blog: https://www.mattallendevelopment.com/blog

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In this session we discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can be used with Big Data to grow your business and expand your professional life. Poossenjeet Bhatacharya is a Machine Learning and Big Data expert, and he shares his knowledge on how to use AI with Big Data. We cover a lot of ground. The following topics are covered:

Segment 1: Artificial Intelligence as a Tool to Help Make Decisions

• Explanation of what AI is and its capabilities
• The benefits of using AI to make decisions
• The different types of AI and their applications
• The role of machine learning in AI decision-making
• How AI can help reduce bias and improve decision-making
• The potential drawbacks of using AI to make decisions

Segment 2: How Big Data Can Help Guide Your Business Particularly Coupled with Artificial Intelligence

• Explanation of what big data is and its importance
• The role of big data in decision-making
• How big data can be used to identify patterns and trends
• The challenges of managing and analyzing big data
• The potential of coupling big data with AI to improve decision-making
• Real-world examples of big data and AI in action

Segment 3: Will AI take over your job?

• What “AI taking over your job” means
• If AI can potentially take over your job, where can you focus your professional efforts for the future state of things?
• How shifting your focus can be more beneficial.
• Can AI replace humans?

Collin Harbour: https://collinharbour.com

Poossenjeet's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fjkl40/

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In this session, Collin Harbour and guest Dennis Gierula discuss dealing with adversity in the context of job searching as an Experienced Professional and business/client searching as a seasoned solopreneur.

They key areas of focus on the pod are:

Segment 1 Dealing with Adversity

Many people face adversity including:  Job Loss, Business Loss, Illness, Weather

Collin and Dennis have both experienced job loss.

Coping with loss and how to deal with adversity.

Segment 2: Job Hunting as a Seasoned Worker (And weaving in a little bit of client searching as a seasoned solopreneur).

Experienced professionals may face in a job market (and as a solopreneur), such as technology gaps, job titles, pay assumptions

We provided some tips and resources for experienced professionals including good old-fashioned networking, and skills updating

Segment 3: How Artificial Intelligence Can Help with Job Searching – and, how can it help with anything? 

Artificial Intelligence can help in a job search.  It can help write cover letters.  It can update a resume.

We explore other ways to use AI, including blog writing and social media posts.

AI, when used as a tool, can be a useful resource for experienced professionals. 

Segment 4 Bonus Segment

Who was better, Ramones (First “true” punk band) or Iggy Pop (Godfather of Punk)?

Conclusion:

Bad situations will arise and dealing with adversity is a fact of life.

Feel free to share a story or strategy for overcoming adversity.

 

 

Collin Harbour

https://collinharbour.com

Dennis Gierula

Dennis Gierula, MBA | LinkedIn

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In this episode, we cover a topic that hits all of us. It is unavoidable. Pressure! Pressure! Pressure!

On December 11, 2011, RGIII won the Heisman Trophy and included in his speech, “Great things don’t happen without hard work . . . the hotter the heat, the harder the steel. No pressure. No diamonds. We compete. We win.”

The guest today is Bruce Pulver, Author of Above the Chatter, Our Words Matter, Ted x Speaker, and Acrostic Extraordinaire, and Co-Host of the podcast, “Can I Have a Word with You?”

Bruce can be reached at:

For speaking and the book: abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com

Facebook and IG: above_the_chatter_bruce_pulver

LinkedIn: Bruce Pulver

Host: Collin Harbour

Bruce is a guy that is on a journey to everyday try to get closer to and reach more of his potential. It’s a struggle. It’s a journey. He tries to help others and bring them along in his journey.

Bruce says that in business and everyday life that we’ve got to do the hard things and it takes the right mindset. The easy things have already been done. We have to embrace the fact that where the struggle comes, when the challenge comes, that we need to take ownership.

A stumbling block can become a steppingstone.

Dealing with extreme pressure can be accomplished by:

• Getting grounded
• Relaxing
• Stepping back

Quotes on Pressure:

Pressure is a word that is misused in our vocabulary. When you start thinking of pressure, it's because you've started to think of failure.

Tommy Lasorda

Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise.

Kobe Bryant

The only thing that relieves pressure is preparation.

Tom Kite

No matter how tough, no matter what kind of outside pressure, no matter how many bad breaks along the way, I must keep my sights on the final goal, to win, win, win-and with more love and passion than the world has ever witnessed in any performance.

Billie Jean King

To be under pressure is inescapable. Pressure takes place through all the world; war, siege, the worries of state. We all know men who grumble under these pressures and complain. They are cowards. They lack splendour. But there is another sort of man who is under the same pressure but does not complain, for it is the friction which polishes him. It is the pressure which refines and makes him noble.

Saint Augustine

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10.5 more months to go until 2024! 2023 is full of hope and possibility and the perfect time to accomplish all of your goals and turn dreams into reality!

Want to build a business? Nothing’s holding you back.

Want to close a big deal? Close it!

Want to quit your job and become an independent? Simple! Crack open the list and highlight your goals.

We all have one and we all have things we want to achieve this year. But the list isn’t going to check itself! These tips will help provide ways to HUSTLE HARDER! Buckle, up and grab some coffee (or whatever form of liquid you deem appropriate – no judgement here).

No Excuses

As the saying goes, excuses are like opinions, everyone has them, but they won’t get you anywhere. Seriously. Stop making excuses. Quit blaming the pandemic. It’s not your boss’s fault. Why are you trying to blame your significant other? Your dog, really, have you run out of all other excuses?

It’s your fault that you haven’t pushed yourself to achieve your goals. Take responsibility and move forward. It’s not easy, but it can be rewarding. With a “No excuses” mentality, emphasis will be placed on the fact that you must take responsibility for your actions and outcomes.

SMART Goals

You’ve more than likely heard of SMART goals.

SMART goals will give you a roadmap. But you must follow it. Utilizing this method allows for goals that can be broken down into more manageable steps. They are all important and don’t skip “Time-Bound.” Time bound goals provide a hard stop for achieving the goal. Rather than meeting a goal “this year,” a better example might be achieving it by March 31. Pivoting is okay if needed but stay focused as you strive hustle harder.

Find Your Tribe!

Get rid of the people who are holding you back and bringing you down. This will be critical as you develop a hustle harder mentality. It is easy to stick with the same crowd, but if they do not motivate and inspire you, it’s time to cut bait. Find those with similar goals and values and don’t forget work ethic. This will help motivate the hustle harder attitude but can also provide a level of accountability. Make sure to affiliate with those who stretch you to new limits.

Organize Yourself and Your Plans

It probably goes without saying, but organization is key to success. Some of the hardest hustlers I have seen are old school and use paper planners to complete their tasks. It’s okay if you don’t want to use a paper planner, find a technology solution instead. Make sure the tool helps prioritize your tasks. We all know how overwhelming it can be, so make sure to maintain control of the list.

Self-Care

The daily grind will be exhausting but remember the ultimate rewards that lie ahead. Make sure to take care of yourself with a healthy diet, enough sleep and regular exercise. Building endurance as you hustle harder is key for success.

Hustling harder in 2023 is all about taking control! Achievable goals and self-care will help support the hard hustling. Most importantly, remember that mindset is key to overcoming any roadblocks you may encounter. Let’s go!

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The relaunch of Harbourtime Strategy Talks Podcast as Harbourtime Podcast!  This is a previously recorded episode that was a pilot episode for Just Make Contact Podcast.  I decided to stop at the pilot and focus on Harbourtime, but this content is too good not to use!

Today we discuss taking a leap of faith in business and life in general with Marcus Ellis.

A wide range of topics are covered including:

Taking a leap of faith isn't the worst thing you can do.  Think of all of the entrepreneurs and solopreneurs that have taken a leap of faith and the impact they have on others.

What is the worst thing that can happen to you anyway?  If something really bad can come from a decision, then skip it. But do you really need that "W2 job" anyway?

How being a "Dead Head" taught significant life and business lessons.

Why telling people "I Love You" can have a significant impact on their life, and potentially their year.

We have the inaugural "Who was better" from 80s bands -The competitors are: Madness and A Flock of Seagulls.  We declare a definitive winner!

Some key quotes from Famous People that apply to taking a leap of faith:

"There are many talented people who haven’t fulfilled their dreams because they over thought it, or they were too cautious, and were unwilling to make the leap of faith."

James Cameron

"Transformation is something I cannot explain – too much analysis might destroy it."

Sophia Loren

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Marcus Ellis (IG)

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Rob Dewald and Erika Garcia from Precedent Management are this week’s guests. We discuss:

• Creating strategic differentiators
• Pivoting to new business opportunities
• Going above and beyond for clients
• Creating and maintaining an employee-focused culture.

Creating strategic differentiators are key to growing a business. In the age of technology, a differentiator may just be “the human touch.” Technology can be used to provide services, but the human component is a strategic differentiator that is often overlooked. It is important to combine the high touch/human element with other aspects of providing service to clients.

Pivoting in business is key. Many individuals and businesses were forced to pivot in 2020. Precedent had the right processes and people in place to handle the unexpected pivot. For instance, they have expanded their services from industry specific to a broader approach of providing services in various markets. When the pandemic hit and the volume dried up in their industry, they made a strategic pivot by provisioning their people, processes and proprietary technology to serve other companies. These services are critical for companies that don’t have the existing people, infrastructure, time or capital. A key lesson from this is that you need to have the right team in processes in place for any unforeseen crises that may come your way.

As they provided services to other companies, a key component of the service is the “onshore” aspect. Their people are located in the United States, which can provide benefits to their potential client base.

As entrepreneurs, they understand the importance of:

• Speed: Make sure you have the ability to provide the services quickly when requested by clients.
• Flexibility: Don’t simply focus on your services agreement. Be ready to go above and beyond for you clients when they make requests outside of your existing scope.
• Relationships: Both internal (i.e. employees) and external (i.e. clients) relationships are key in growing a healthy business. Show them that you care. Create open environments for both employees and clients. The benefits are immeasurable.

https://collinharbour.com/

http://precedentmgmt.com/

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Rob Dewald and Erika Garcia from Precedent Management are this week’s guests. We discuss:

• Creating strategic differentiators
• Pivoting to new business opportunities
• Going above and beyond for clients
• Creating and maintaining an employee-focused culture.

Creating strategic differentiators are key to growing a business. In the age of technology, a differentiator may just be “the human touch.” Technology can be used to provide services, but the human component is a strategic differentiator that is often overlooked. It is important to combine the high touch/human element with other aspects of providing service to clients.

Pivoting in business is key. Many individuals and businesses were forced to pivot in 2020. Precedent had the right processes and people in place to handle the unexpected pivot. For instance, they have expanded their services from industry specific to a broader approach of providing services in various markets. When the pandemic hit and the volume dried up in their industry, they made a strategic pivot by provisioning their people, processes and proprietary technology to serve other companies. These services are critical for companies that don’t have the existing people, infrastructure, time or capital. A key lesson from this is that you need to have the right team in processes in place for any unforeseen crises that may come your way.

As they provided services to other companies, a key component of the service is the “onshore” aspect. Their people are located in the United States, which can provide benefits to their potential client base.

As entrepreneurs, they understand the importance of:

• Speed: Make sure you have the ability to provide the services quickly when requested by clients.
• Flexibility: Don’t simply focus on your services agreement. Be ready to go above and beyond for you clients when they make requests outside of your existing scope.
• Relationships: Both internal (i.e. employees) and external (i.e. clients) relationships are key in growing a healthy business. Show them that you care. Create open environments for both employees and clients. The benefits are immeasurable.

https://collinharbour.com/

http://precedentmgmt.com/

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Kate Bradley Chernis is the co-founder and CEO of Lately AI, also known as the only social media management platform that creates content FOR you with the power of A.I.

In this week’s session, we discuss her journey from DJ of one of the biggest XM Radio shows to Marketing Agency (managing marketing and social media on spreadsheets), to capital raiser, to Start Up Founder and CEO (and then hopefully to DJ again, when she can afford her own private island!)

Focusing on a variety of topics, we discuss overcoming personal roadblocks, taking advice from dad, and always be networking – because you never know when your next lunch might be your seed investor.

Marketing any sized business is tough. How do you produce the right content? How do you distribute the content once it is ready? How do you manage the schedule? How do you know which posts have the biggest impact? Kate had some great ideas, and turned them into an incredible business.

We also discuss how to turn customers into EVANGELISTS. Imagine that -- your customers selling your business for you!!

I, for one, am glad that she did because Lately AI makes my life easier.

In case your wondering, she loved being a DJ and wouldn’t mind doing it again.

Harbourtime Strategy Talks Podcast

https://collinharbour.com/

https://www.lately.ai/

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