In this episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Pilar Ortiz, a highly accomplished communications expert and coach who has helped countless individuals and businesses improve their communication skills. Pilar shares her personal journey of transitioning from an employee mindset after losing her steady news anchor job of 11 years, to becoming an independent consultant who had to learn to price her services, create sales packages, and confidently ask for the sale. Pilar emphasizes the importance of the 3 C’s: Clarity, Communication, and Closing, and stresses the significance of controlling our thoughts and how they impact our lives. She introduces the concept of “Imperfect Action,” advocating for taking action even when everything isn’t perfect. Overall, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. We appreciate you tuning in!
Pressure Testing Your Entrepreneurial Ideas with Tony Miller
Bring pen and paper to my conversation with Tony Miller, a seasoned entrepreneur from Tampa, Florida, where we discuss the importance of thorough due diligence in any business endeavor. With five diverse business ventures under his belt in just 17 years, Tony has a keen eye for business and a wealth of hard-knock wisdom. He has owned a marketing and advertising agency, a distillery, an online education platform, and an innovative application for the industrial packaging space. Presently, he is developing a mammoth multi-million-dollar Surf Park, Peak Surf Park, the first of its kind in the area – a first-mover project. In this insightful conversation, Tony takes us behind the scenes of his ventures, sharing the hard truth of what it takes to make a business “go.” Tony outlines the questions you’ll need to ask yourself to conduct thorough due diligence and pressure-test your business idea from all angles before jumping in and
