Chris Anderson is a fellow Hoosier (that means he's from Indiana) and a fellow podcasting enthusiast. He's a little more enthusiastic than I am because he's built a business around it! Talk about making a living doing what you love.  Chris has a human approach to life that I loved hearing about and his story about where he got the name for his company, Pencil Leadership, is one of the coolest stories I've heard in a long time. Hope you enjoy this one as much as Chris and I enjoyed making it!  ..read more

Chuck Winslow has a fascinating story. Starting out in the marines and ending up as a trailer designer, Chuck's life hasn't always gone according to plan. That hasn't kept Chuck from pursuing his deepest passions, giving back to his community and living his life with no regrets. I've rarely met a more genuine person than Chuck, he's really not afraid to be exactly who he is and let the pieces fall where they may. His heart for serving others and doing the right thing also make him a standout in a world full of charlatans. This was a great episode, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  ..read more

As you'll find on this episode, Alden is the only person I've ever met who talks as much as I do. The hardest part about this episode was ending it! We could have just kept going for another hour easily.  Alden is a truly remarkable marketer and storyteller. With broad professional and life experience, Alden brings a unique blend of humor and clarity to her stories. If you need help finding your voice or learning the elusive art of storytelling, I suggest giving Alden a look.  ..read more

Akshaya has an infectious optimism and joy that she brings to her life and it shines through in this episode. She's a content creator and self proclaimed "newsletter nerd," but underneath it all, she's a genuine human person.  Akshaya shares some of the best content creation and branding advice I've heard in a long time, so you don't want to miss this one, but more than that, you're going to end this episode in a good mood and that's honestly worth more!  ..read more

We've got an amazing show for you today. Steve Sims is a fascinating man with a fascinating story. Author of the book "Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen," Steve Sims has done things in his life many of us wouldn't dream of doing. After this show, I was fired up and ready to take on the world.  Give this episode a listen and then tell me it doesn't make you want to do more with your life than you're currently doing. Killer show. You're welcome. Follow John Welch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrwelch/ Follow Patrick Hanus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanus/ More episodes: htt ..read more

Benji Copeland is "on a mission to empower over a billion people to freedom." Sounds like a lofty goal, but it's one I think I Benji can accomplish. I've rarely met a more open-minded and hungry-for-knowledge person than Benji.  Originally from Australia (accent) and now living in Canada, Benji brings a fascinating worldview to the marketing world. As a funnel and ads expert, Benji helps businesses scale and grow online, but Benji's passions include so much more than marketing. Join us for a really interesting conversation with a really interesting guy. Thanks for coming on the show, Benj ..read more

In this episode of Humans of LinkedIn, Jeff Echols joins us to discuss using empathy in marketing. If you want your marketing to be good, you need to learn how to put yourself in your audience's shoes. Jeff shares his thoughts on what he calls "radical empathy." Jeff has been around the block a few times and brings a couple decades of marketing and business growth knowledge to the table. You'll definitely want to hear what Jeff has to say!  ..read more

Jason Cutter returns to the show to discuss his new book, Authentic Persuasion. Jason is a student of what we call "real sales" here on Humans of LinkedIn and we're super excited about what he has to say. Jason's human approach to selling and relationships is exactly what every person, sales or otherwise, needs to keep in mind in the modern business environment. Tune it to hear some killer ideas on how to be more authentic in your business and build real relationships with the people around you.  ..read more

James Bishop has helped created podcasts for some pretty successful people, including Will Smith's company. James joins us to discuss what it takes to create a successful podcast. He also shares his thoughts on what makes a podcast sustainable and how you can find your podcast niche and follow it.  ..read more

We're all familiar with podcasts, but did you know that guesting on other people's podcasts is one of the best ways to grow your audience and your business? Jakub joins us from Speak On Podcasts where he helps business owners get booked on podcasts with great audiences.  Listen to this episode to hear Jakub's best tips for landing guest spots, making the most out of your time in the spotlight, and growing a loyal following.  ..read more