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Resetting the vision for your body of work

10 years ago, when I wrote ​Body of Work​, I was responding to a world that said “you can only be cool, creative and free if you work for yourself.” That obviously wasn’t true, as I knew plenty of cool, creative and freedom-loving people who worked for others in a whole variety of different work […]

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The most powerful market differentiation question: What’s Missing?

“There are a million consultants/podcast hosts/coaches/authors/coffee shop owners/(insert your own profession) out there. How in the world can I stand out and share what is special about working with me?” “How can I come up with a new model when just about every model has already been created?” “Does the world really need another podcast?” […]

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What Exactly Is And Isn’t Working In Digital Marketing Right Now with Pat Flynn

“The relationships that you build with others, your clients, and how you make them feel is going to be just as important, if not more important, than what it is that you are actually delivering.” – Pat Flynn In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Pat Flynn, a seasoned entrepreneur, […]

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Want to accelerate sales at year end? Do these 3 things

Doing research about my daughter living in Paris this year made me remember “European August” that I experienced as an exchange student in Switzerland in high school. Most everyone in Europe shuts down and heads off for relaxing and beautiful climes the entire month of August. Refreshed and relaxed, they then enter the final season […]

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Stand Out By Speaking Up: A Guide to Purposeful Self-Promotion with Lisa Bragg

“Bragging means to talk about ones’ success with pride. And my reframe is pride also means justified self love. And so that’s where we can give ourselves that pat on the back and let the world know how we are and how we are of service.”  – Lisa Bragg In this episode of The Widest […]

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Release Your Thor’s Hammer of Marketing Strength

Image source: Thor’s Hammer Mjolnir Explained “Should I price this workshop at $2499 or $3500?” “Do we want the format of the materials to be in PDF or videos?” “What is this organization’s budget, and will I blow my chances if I ask for too much?” “What is the perfect lead magnet for my product funnel?” […]

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Attracting Visibility and Credibility Through PR with Caitlin Copple and Holly Conti

“PR is about getting brands into the news media so that more people can know about you. The way that we think about it is more broad, it’s more about what is your reputation and how does anyone in the outside world experience you as an individual, as a leader, an author or your business […]

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8 Lessons About Building Community from 8 Years Running a Community Space

Pictured above: The glorious cohort from The Widest Net Retreat. There is not much more essential, worthwhile or challenging than building community. It combines the feel-good pheromones of sharing space, hugs and conversation with the endless days and nights thinking about and engaging with people in hundreds of tiny ways. Having just completed a chapter […]

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The Power of Inclusive Language with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim

“Inclusive language is language that is good at creating, building, deepening relationships, because it makes people feel seen, heard and valued, and it builds trust.” – Dr. Suzanne Wertheim   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by distinguished linguistics expert, Suzanne Wertheim, Ph.D. Having obtained her doctoral degree from Berkeley, […]

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Building Strong Financials to Scale Your Service Business or Non-Profit with Stephanie Skryzowski

“There is no judgment. It doesn’t matter where you are coming from. If you have a negative account balance or if you have $300,000 in the bank, the principles are the same.” – Stephanie Skryzowski   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Stephanie Skryzowski, the founder and CEO of […]

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