Sell Personal Podcast

My guest today is BJ Coleman, the CEO of Coleman Entertainment Group. BJ is an entertainment executive, a publicist, and a creative consultant. He has worked with numerous celebrities including Hilary Clinton, Method Man, Kimora Lee Simmons, Queen Latifah, and many, many others. On today’s episode, BJ tells me about his life in the busy and glittery world of Hollywood. He explains how he immersed himself into the celebrity world and how he learned to balance the “show” side with the “business” side of the term “Show Business.” He also tells me who inspired him in his early years. BJ offers some great advice for newcomers to the entertainment industry. He also does a great job explaining why publicity is a great career choice for someone who wants to be a part of the entertainment world. Here are the points of today’s conversation: BJ’s daily routine. What are some of the misconceptions people have about public relations? The moment BJ realized he wanted to work in show business. Advice for new entrepreneurs. BJ’s path to his current business. Working with Kimora Lee Simmons. BJ’s future plans. If you are interested in BJ and his business, visit colemanentertainmentgroup.com, or bj-coleman.com. Resources Mentioned Today: Coleman Entertainment Group Bj-coleman.com BJ’s Twitter Coleman Entertainment Group Facebook Page BJ’s Facebook If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.

My guest today is BJ Coleman, the CEO of Coleman Entertainment Group. BJ is an entertainment executive, a publicist, and a creative consultant. He has worked with numerous celebrities including Hilary Clinton, Method Man, Kimora Lee Simmons, Queen Latifah, and many, many others. On today’s episode, BJ tells me about his life in the busy and glittery world of Hollywood. He explains how he immersed himself into the celebrity world and how he learned to balance the “show” side with the “business” side of the term “Show Business.” He also tells me who inspired him in his early years. BJ offers some great advice for newcomers to the entertainment industry. He also does a great job explaining why publicity is a great career choice for someone who wants to be a part of the entertainment world. Here are the points of today’s conversation: BJ’s daily routine. What are some of the misconceptions people have about public relations? The moment BJ realized he wanted to work in show business. Advice for new entrepreneurs. BJ’s path to his current business. Working with Kimora Lee Simmons. BJ’s future plans. If you are interested in BJ and his business, visit colemanentertainmentgroup.com, or bj-coleman.com. Resources Mentioned Today: Coleman Entertainment Group Bj-coleman.com BJ’s Twitter Coleman Entertainment Group Facebook Page BJ’s Facebook If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.

  My guest today is Sheryl Thai one of the founders of The League of Extraordinary Women. The organization is meant to encourage female entrepreneurs and give them a place where they can discuss and network with each other. Sheryl is also the founder of Cupcake Central, a successful Melbourne bakery with 5 locations. On today’s episode Sheryl tells me about her career path from IT Consultant to Cupcake Central. We also discuss the struggles of entrepreneurship and how Sheryl pushed through it all to make the organization and her bakery successful. Here are today’s points: How The League of Extraordinary Women got started. The new Find Your Five service. How the League is different from other networking organizations. Sheryl’s career path from IT consultant to Cupcake Central. The importance of networking. Dealing with business changes and staff changes. How to find the friend/employee balance. Sheryl’s advice to young entrepreneurs. Why women’s issues are important to Sheryl. Why Sheryl is in the United States. What it was like to meet Tony Robbins. If you would like to contact Sheryl, she can be reached by email at [email protected]. Resources Mentioned Today: The League of Extraordinary Women Cupcake Central If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.

  My guest today is Sheryl Thai one of the founders of The League of Extraordinary Women. The organization is meant to encourage female entrepreneurs and give them a place where they can discuss and network with each other. Sheryl is also the founder of Cupcake Central, a successful Melbourne bakery with 5 locations. On today’s episode Sheryl tells me about her career path from IT Consultant to Cupcake Central. We also discuss the struggles of entrepreneurship and how Sheryl pushed through it all to make the organization and her bakery successful. Here are today’s points: How The League of Extraordinary Women got started. The new Find Your Five service. How the League is different from other networking organizations. Sheryl’s career path from IT consultant to Cupcake Central. The importance of networking. Dealing with business changes and staff changes. How to find the friend/employee balance. Sheryl’s advice to young entrepreneurs. Why women’s issues are important to Sheryl. Why Sheryl is in the United States. What it was like to meet Tony Robbins. If you would like to contact Sheryl, she can be reached by email at [email protected]. Resources Mentioned Today: The League of Extraordinary Women Cupcake Central If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.

My guest today is Daley Ervin. Daley is a self-described “tech guy” who has recently broken the American record at the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Rowing Challenge. On today’s episode Daley will tell me about his early days in the Airbnb business and how he got there to sitting in the middle of the Atlantic with his rowing partner Phil Theodore. Daley talks about why he enjoys endurance races and how he personally prepares for them. He explains why he made a deal with ReadyPac to make a 4 million dollar donation to national food banks. Daley is a great example of mental toughness and finding the confidence to get your ideas out there. Here are today’s points: Daley’s time in Europe. His time with Airbnb. Why people need to “keep showing up” to build confidence in their business. The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Why Daley takes part in endurance races. Why he made a deal with ReadyPac to raise over 4 million dollars. How Daley met Phil Theodore. What it was like rowing with Phil. Confidence vs. Cockiness Why ideas are all about the execution. How the loner mentality helps with endurance races. Daley Ervin can be found on Twitter and Instagram @daleyervin. You can also email Daley at [email protected]. Resources Mentioned Today Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Team Beyond Trailer If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.

My guest today is Daley Ervin. Daley is a self-described “tech guy” who has recently broken the American record at the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Rowing Challenge. On today’s episode Daley will tell me about his early days in the Airbnb business and how he got there to sitting in the middle of the Atlantic with his rowing partner Phil Theodore. Daley talks about why he enjoys endurance races and how he personally prepares for them. He explains why he made a deal with ReadyPac to make a 4 million dollar donation to national food banks. Daley is a great example of mental toughness and finding the confidence to get your ideas out there. Here are today’s points: Daley’s time in Europe. His time with Airbnb. Why people need to “keep showing up” to build confidence in their business. The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Why Daley takes part in endurance races. Why he made a deal with ReadyPac to raise over 4 million dollars. How Daley met Phil Theodore. What it was like rowing with Phil. Confidence vs. Cockiness Why ideas are all about the execution. How the loner mentality helps with endurance races. Daley Ervin can be found on Twitter and Instagram @daleyervin. You can also email Daley at [email protected]. Resources Mentioned Today Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Team Beyond Trailer If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.

My guest today is Jessica Sargus. Jessica is a lawyer by trade who found boxing during her time in law school. She has since then became a fight coach and motivational speaker. Jessica is also an amateur MMA fighter. She uses her boxing training to empower women and others who might need a boost in confidence. On today’s episode Jessica tells me why she got into boxing and what she has learned from the experience She is really committed to helping others find their potential. We also discuss how this passion has helped her professionally and she offers advice on how to take fight training principles into your everyday life. Here are the points from today’s episode: How Jessica found boxing. Why women are better at fight training. Why boxing can be hard to watch. How Jessica used boxing to cope with law school. Why she feels compelled to help the LGBTQ community. How she decides how to pivot in her brand. How she manages her brand. The importance of being authentic. How to overcome mental hurdles. The importance of saying “no.” If you want to connect with Jessica you can find her on her website jesssargus.life or email her at [email protected]. Resources Mentioned Today: Jesssargus.life If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.

My guest today is Jessica Sargus. Jessica is a lawyer by trade who found boxing during her time in law school. She has since then became a fight coach and motivational speaker. Jessica is also an amateur MMA fighter. She uses her boxing training to empower women and others who might need a boost in confidence. On today’s episode Jessica tells me why she got into boxing and what she has learned from the experience She is really committed to helping others find their potential. We also discuss how this passion has helped her professionally and she offers advice on how to take fight training principles into your everyday life. Here are the points from today’s episode: How Jessica found boxing. Why women are better at fight training. Why boxing can be hard to watch. How Jessica used boxing to cope with law school. Why she feels compelled to help the LGBTQ community. How she decides how to pivot in her brand. How she manages her brand. The importance of being authentic. How to overcome mental hurdles. The importance of saying “no.” If you want to connect with Jessica you can find her on her website jesssargus.life or email her at [email protected]. Resources Mentioned Today: Jesssargus.life If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.

My guest today is Roddy Gibbs. Roddy is a writer, former business owner, and more recently a demand generator for Sellhack. As a kid who grew up in Pennsylvania, Roddy moved to San Diego in his early 20s and took an unconventional path to where he is today. On today’s episode Roddy tells me about the challenges he encountered  while learning what his role was in business. We discuss his parents and their teachings of mindful meditation and how that has helped him through his life.  At the age of 23 Roddy developed arthritis in his spine, it completely changed his life and strengthened his relationship with his family. We discuss how that affected his life and business and how his life view in general changed, Roddy is a prime example of there being many paths to success and today he tells me about his. Here are today’s points: What is a Demand Generation? How Mindful Stress Reduction came into Roddy’s life. Roddy’s time in San Diego and the lessons learned. Working for Thrillist. The development of spine arthritis and the process of coping with it. Working on The Mindful Way to Study. Working with Roddy’s dad. How to deal with negativity. Criticizing vs. Insulting Being a “Confident Generalist.” Roddy’s advice for newcomers. If you are interested in reaching out to Roddy Gibbs, you can email him at [email protected]. Resources Mentioned Today: Roddy Gibbs Sellhack Thrillist Thinking Fast and Slow The Mindful Way to Study: Dancing with your Books Beyond Happiness: The Zen Way to True Contentment If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.

My guest today is Roddy Gibbs. Roddy is a writer, former business owner, and more recently a demand generator for Sellhack. As a kid who grew up in Pennsylvania, Roddy moved to San Diego in his early 20s and took an unconventional path to where he is today. Since the time of our recording, Roddy has stepped into a new role as Product Marketing Manager for Total Loyalty Solutions, which designs custom mobile Apps for primarily restaurants. As you’ll see from the episode – this seems to be quite the fit. On today’s episode Roddy tells me about the challenges he encountered  while learning what his role was in business. We discuss his parents and their teachings of mindful meditation and how that has helped him through his life.  At the age of 23 Roddy developed arthritis in his spine, it completely changed his life and strengthened his relationship with his family. We discuss how that affected his life and business and how his life view in general changed, Roddy is a prime example of there being many paths to success and today he tells me about his. Here are today’s points: What is a Demand Generation? How Mindful Stress Reduction came into Roddy’s life. Roddy’s time in San Diego and the lessons learned. Working for Thrillist. The development of spine arthritis and the process of coping with it. Working on The Mindful Way to Study. Working with Roddy’s dad. How to deal with negativity. Criticizing vs. Insulting Being a “Confident Generalist.” Roddy’s advice for newcomers. If you are interested in reaching out to Roddy Gibbs, you can email him at [email protected]. Resources Mentioned Today: Roddy Gibbs Sellhack Thrillist Thinking Fast and Slow The Mindful Way to Study: Dancing with your Books Beyond Happiness: The Zen Way to True Contentment If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.