Author Archives: Derek

Sunir Shah is a self-described “marketer, developer and startup guy.” He’s built a career helping small organizations do big things. Really big. Find him on Twitter @Sunir, and check out the Small Business Web, an organization he helped found and … Continue reading →

This is not an episode, just a short update on what I’m up to these days. I also share a powerful networking tip. Total time is under 8 minutes.

Anne Holland has spent her career building a publishing empire. Currently she is the genius behind Marijuana Business Media and Marketing Optimization Media. She previously founded MarketingSherpa, which was acquired in 2007. This despite the fact that she’s dyslexic! That’s like Peter Dinklage … Continue reading →

Wayne Elise is many things: a street performer, a story teller, and a teacher of how to be conversational. His company is Charisma Arts, and we were glad to get a chance to catch up with him. Follow Wayne on … Continue reading →

This post was originally published on John Corcoran’s Smart Business Revolution. I’ll let you in on a secret. Interviews are a great way to network. It’s a novel way to introduce yourself to someone prominent, yet flattering at the same time. This … Continue reading →

Jim Kukral is a serial entrepreneur who has figured out how to balance work and real life. He recently released Go Direct, an e-book about how you can publish directly to your audience without the need for a middleman (the e-book is … Continue reading →

Shawn Coleman is a musician-turned-lobbyist. Among many issues, Shawn has been very involved in the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, and he’s particularly interested in removing the stigma from it. People don’t think twice about buying a beer or a … Continue reading →

 Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate (say that three times fast!) is an award-winning composer whose work is deeply influenced by his Chickasaw heritage, so much so that the Washington Post said “Tate’s connection to nature and the human experience was quite apparent in … Continue reading →

Wendy Lea just celebrated her 60th birthday, and she’s living proof that age is just a number. She’s been building successful businesses, large and small, throughout her career and I don’t expect that to change. Wendy has had some enormous financial … Continue reading →