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Becoming Preferred

Michael Vickers

In this informative and practical podcast, Michael and his guests share the latest strategies and tactics to help you become the preferred provider (the emotional favorite) in the markets you serve. The key insights and strategies discussed, come from Michael"s experience working with many of the finest brands in business today and his guest interviews will inspire you, educate you, and give you the tools you need to be successful in today"s turbulent and competitive marketplace.

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36:06

Deborah Johnson – Create Your Ideal Work and Lifestyle!

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2022/09/12

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 21Episode Overview:Ready to supercharge your personal and professional life with tools for lifelong learning and possible change?Are you mid-career or at the halftime of life wondering, “What’s next?”Are you or your company experiencing a huge change, or lacking innovation & creativity? Don’t spend another minute stuck on an endless roundabout.If you want to hear a message of inspiration, hope and authentic growth, you’re going to enjoy my interview with Deborah Johnson.Guest

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40:32

Frank King – Suicide Prevention….Start the Conversation

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2022/09/05

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 20Episode Overview:To bring attention to National Suicide Prevention Week in the United States, we wanted to share this special episode with Suicide Prevention Speaker, Frank King.National Suicide Prevention Week is an annual weeklong campaign to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and the warning signs of suicide. By drawing attention to the problem of suicide, the campaign also strives to reduce the stigma surrounding the topic,

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42:33

Michael Gregory – Become Preferred Through Collaboration

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2022/08/29

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 19Episode Overview:Is conflict hampering your results? This episode will show you how to focus on the tasks at hand, provide you with confidence when navigating difficult situations, and gain peace in your professional and personal relationships. The Collaboration Effect will give you the framework you need for active listening, connecting with others, and negotiating closure even with difficult people. After listening to this episode with our guest, Michael Gregory, you will take

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28:33

Lauren Schieffer – Significant Leadership….It Starts...

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2022/08/22

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 18Episode Overview:As we head into the third decade of the 21st Century, facing an enduring pandemic, a weakened economy and nasty political divisions, the need for significant leadership has never been more acute. The generic, efficiency leadership model of the 20th Century will not guide companies, the nation, or the world out of the current plight, because to a very large extent, efficiency leadership is what led to the situation in the first place.To help us understand how

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39:53

Frank King – Landing and Leveraging a TEDx Talk

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2022/08/15

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 17Episode Overview:Looking to take your career to the next level? Establish credibility and become preferred in your market? Want to accelerate your results by becoming a recognized thought-leader and sought after expert? Getting, crafting, and delivering a TEDx Talk just might be what you’re looking for. To help us understand the recipe for landing a TEDx Talk, and he’s done it 7 times, is professional speaker, coach and comedian, Frank King.Guest Bio:In 2016 Frank King began

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39:40

Cliff Quicksell – Secrets to Small Business Success...

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2022/08/08

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 16Episode Overview:Many businesses start without a plan, letting their entrepreneurial spirit drive their success. There does come a time where the business begins to take over and seemingly gets away from the owner. Frustration, angst and confusion creep in and the business is now driving the owner. This episode will bring to light some points, that when honed, can get your business back on the right track, putting you in complete control once again, where you now run the

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38:25

Kathi Kulesza – Leading with Assertive Confidence

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2022/08/01

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 15Episode Overview:The leaders and organizations who are emerging from the pandemic successfullyhave prepared for an uncertain future and have the confidence to overcome any challenge or obstacle in their path. Covid is the Great Reset. You can leverage the Covid Reset to drive your business forward, redefine your vision and outperform your competition. To help us navigate the new normal, our guest Kathi Kuleszawill share her insights and strategies to inspire confident apology

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40:07

Amy Reczek – We Convince By Our Presence

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2022/07/25

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 14Episode Intro:We convince by our presence!If you are looking for a roadmap and techniques to boost your confidence, make an amazing first impression, finesse your sales pitch, and up-level your communication and relationship skills, then you are going to enjoy my conversation with author, speaker, and sales & presence expert, Amy Reczek. Guest Bio:Amy is a corporate sales coach and professional image consultant, speaker, trainer, and owner of Sales and Presence.She is

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33:31

Cathy Fyock – Your Book is Your Best Business Card

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2022/07/18

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 13Episode Overview:Have you ever considered writing a book to advance yourself professionally? Your book is your best business card.It can open doors, create authority and credibility, and build your business. Regardless of your writing level or experience, whether you have written hundreds of articles or blog posts, or you haven’t finished a paper since college or high school.You will enjoy this episode with “The Business Book Strategist,” Cathy Fyock.Guest Bio:Cathy Fyock, CSP,

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34:38

Jess Tiffany – Strategically Grow Your LinkedIn...

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2022/07/11

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 12Episode Overview:The LinkedIn business platform continues to be an integral part of any business strategy. In today’s competitive marketplace, It is becoming more and more important not only to build a great inner circle but to move beyond and to build large diverse networks. In this episode… Jess Tiffany, CEO of the Marketing and Networking University shares easy-to-follow, practical, and concise insights that if followed can make all the difference in elevating and enhancing

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42:13

Teddy Burriss – Building a Relevant and Meaningful...

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2022/07/04

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 11Episode Overview:If you’re looking to discover better ways of using LinkedIn as a business tool that can amplify your presence, network, reputation, and opportunities, you will enjoy my conversation with Author, Speaker & LinkedIn Expert, Teddy Burriss. In our conversation, Teddy shares some tips, tricks, and best practices to help you get discovered and learn new ways to generate the best leads, find your next great job, and connect with industry influencers.Join me now for

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31:17

Linda Cohen – Discover the Return on Investment of...

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2022/06/27

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 10Episode Overview:Kindness is not always seen as a priority in the workplace, especially as it can contrast with the traditional image of a successful entrepreneur. Haven't we been told that 'nice people finish last?' Office culture can be cutthroat and competitive, leading to hurtful criticism, lack of collaboration, and miscommunication.However, now we are increasingly talking about wellbeing in the workplace, and bringing an authentic quality to our work, being gentle with

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29:42

Sophia Falke – Embracing Greatness, Living the Life...

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2022/06/20

SEASON 1: EPISODE: 9Episode Overview:Are you ready to live the life you love?What is your passion… really? What do you love? What are your goals? Do you feel stuck or frustrated with a job, relationship, or other life situation? Then this episode is for you. Embracing Greatness takes the lid off previously held beliefs you have about yourself and the world around you.The process revealed in this episode helps you uncover the special contributions you’re meant to make in the world and action steps

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39:07

Larry Stevenson – Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

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2022/06/13

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 8Episode Overview:Walt Disney said, “If we can dream it, we can do it.” And, “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” Millions of people concur with these sentiments. But some cannot even comprehend them. Most of us need assistance to believe our dreams will work. We all know how to dream, but do we know how to allow our dreams to transform into reality? That may sound like a silly question, after all, living our dreams requires work, right?If you would like to learn how to DO

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40:19

Billy Arcement – Respect, Relationships & Culture...

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2022/06/06

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 7Episode Overview:According to the Candid Cajun, straightforward dialogue significantly improves performance. Candor means you care enough to shore up weaknesses. It means capitalizing on strengths and talents. It means you fix flaws.A lack of candor will slow you down and won’t bring improvements to the workplace and can create a toxic environment.By rewarding candor, you create a culture of candor built on trust and respect.In this episode, our focus with the Candid Cajun is to

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34:24

Alan Black – SPARK UP Your Creative Thinking and...

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2022/05/30

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 6Episode Overview:Creative Thinking is something many people struggle with.It’s not taught in schools to the same degree aslogical problem-solving.In this episode, we are going to learnhow we can generate more creative thought, develop a culture of creative thinking within your organizations and unlock unlimited streams of creativity for professional and business success.If you are looking to improve your creative thinking, you will enjoy this conversation with Creativity expert

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40:22

Randy Pennington – There is No More New Normal. There...

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2022/05/23

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 5Episode Overview:Seismic shifts are redefining business, communities, and individual life. Your ability to navigate and leverage them while flawlessly executing today will be the difference between continued excellence, irrelevance, or even extinction. Now is the time to pursue your New Next.In this episode, Randy Pennington shares the specific mindset and strategies leaders need to prepare their organization to flourish in the face of upheaval and uncertainty. Most importantly,

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52:00

Kit Welchlin – Connecting and Communicating in a...

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2022/05/16

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 4Episode Overview:As younger generations come of age, older individuals are opting to work longer. While multigenerational workforces present some challenges to employers, they’re arguablymore productive and have less turnoverthan those without generational diversity.“Leaders need to look at the multigenerational workforce as a benefit rather than a challenge.”From a tactical standpoint, once you have the mindset that it’s a benefit, you pave the way for healthy discourse,

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42:07

Michelle Dickinson – Mental Health in the Workplace

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2022/05/09

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 3Episode Overview:Feeling overwhelmed and need a little help? When it comes to mental health in the workplace, people are still reluctant to divulge their issues. In a recent survey, 68% of business professionals worried that reaching out about a mental health issue could negatively impact their job security. Although 50 percent of employees (and 60 percent of Millennial employees) reported having had a mental health lapse, only one-third of those employees reached out to their

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44:51

Jim Cathcart – How to Develop a Pro Mindset

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2022/05/02

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 2Episode Overview:Thinking about going pro? Ready to up your game? Looking to become more effective and confident while maintaining your authenticity and keeping it real?How much better could you be if you had a world-class success expert? My guest on today’s episode, Jim Cathcart, is considered one of the world’s leading professional speakers (ranked top 1% of the top 1% of speakers and business authors.Jim has delivered his message globally over 3000 times, and his 23 books have

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