You're Going To Be Great At This!

You're Going To Be Great At This!

Information to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and other self-employed people. Marketing, sales strategies and other tips and tricks from the host and an occasional guest.

Episodes

January 7, 2026 4 mins

Happy New Year to each and every one of our listeners. If you have a suggestion for future topics drop a note. 

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Kevin D'Anna of Upward Path Coaching and Consulting, discusses leadership skills that every entrepreneur needs to know (and being a firefighter!)

Find Kevin on Instagram ⁠@thekevindanna⁠

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Kevin D'Anna of Upward Path Coaching and Consulting, discusses how people with little to no business education can create and succeed by implementing simple systems.  

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Personal chef and solopreneur, Mike Macri, tells us about receiving unsolicited (and solicited) advice. From people who have good intentions to  those who just want to mooch free stuff, Mike has a story to tell. 

Mike's website: MyMikeCooks.com

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As of owner of MyMikeCooks.com, Mike Macri has to wear all the hats in his business, from cooking and cleaning to accounting and marketing. He shares how Covid changed his business model , his marketing and how he gets referrals via "word of mouth".

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Co-founder of Waymaker, Linsey Shelton, tells us ways to mitigate all of the distractions that we face each day and controlling our attention. We discuss topics from push notifications to getting rid of weeds around my fig tree. 

Linsey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linseyshelton/

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Linsey Shelton, co-founder of Waymaker, walks us through the co-working space, as well as coaching and building accountability. 

Linsey's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/linseyshelton/⁠

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Social media and website manager Skyler Bird talks about how in-person networking and community involvement has helped him succeed. 

You can reach Skyler at ⁠skylerbird.com⁠

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Social media strategist and web designer Skyler Bird talk about "owning" your social media audience and keeping it on platforms you control.

⁠skylerbird.com⁠

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Gresham Harkless Jr, founder of Blue 16 Media, talks about why your morning routine is so important, and setting the tone for the rest of your day.

Gresham's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/progreshion/

Gresham's Website: cbnation.co

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Gresham Harkless Jr, founder of Blue 16 Media, talks about strategically marketing your business and how it's like preparing your favorite meal. We also discuss peanut allergies. 

Gresham's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/progreshion/

Gresham's Website: cbnation.co

Blue16media.com

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Dorien Morin-van Dam of the Strategy Talks podcast discusses using LinkedIn efficiently. 

⁠Dorien's LinkedIn Profile⁠⁠

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Social media and AI strategist, Dorien Morin-van Dam, gives us some great insights on how to make an in-person event work for you. She's also the host of the "Strategy Talks" podcast and a public speaker.

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Davan Johnson, president of Davan Enterprises, and I discuss the features of start.me and if it increases productivity.

Disclaimer: Neither of us are being paid by start.me

Contact Davan: davan@davanenterprises.com

Davan's LinkedIn profile

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Davan Johnson, president of Davan Enterprises, talks about what to look for in a CRM and how to find one for your business. 

Contact Davan: davan@davanenterprises.com

LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/davanjohnson

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Adam Griggs, founder of the Own It Love movement discusses the journey that entrepreneurs travel. His advice ("Don't swim alone") is helpful and insightful. 

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Adam Griggs, founder of the Own It Love It movement discusses AI and the effects on small businesses. He shares some examples of adapting to innovation.

Adam's LinkedIn Profile

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Victor Fernandes, of Fernandes Fit and the Fitness Is Our Business podcast gives us some insight on how and why we need to get our minds and bodies in a good place to be successful.

Victor's email:  ⁠info@fernandesfit.com⁠  

Victor's website: ⁠https://fernandesfit.com⁠   

Victor's book: ⁠Purchase My Bestselling Book – Reclaiming My Authentic Self: A Journey From Fear to Freedom⁠ 

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Victor Fernandes, of Fernandes Fit and the Fitness Is Our Business podcast gives us some insight on how and why we need to get our minds and bodies in a good place to be successful.

Victor's email:  ⁠info@fernandesfit.com⁠  

Victor's website: ⁠https://fernandesfit.com⁠   

Victor's book: ⁠Purchase My Bestselling Book – Reclaiming My Authentic Self: A Journey From Fear to Freedom⁠ 

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Carl Willis of Remodeling Marketing Team explains why communication is an important part of your skill set. Communicating your message in person or via social media can be vital to being successful in your business.

Carl's website: remodelingmarketingteam.com/get-started

Connect with Carl on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carlwillis

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