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Ep 162: HACKED: A Silent Killer Of Small Businesses

Ep 162: HACKED: A Silent Killer Of Small Businesses

Ep 162: HACKED: A Silent Killer Of Small Businesses

by Brad Friedman

HACKED: A Silent Killer Of Small Businesses

The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by The Friedman Group, LLC

Join Brad Friedman and Amir Sachs as they chat about the perils of small businesses not having a cybersecurity plan in place and actively monitored.

Amir Sachs, Founder, and CEO of Blue Light IT is a renowned cybersecurity expert providing guidance to small and medium-sized companies worldwide. With featured insights on the Florida HCA healthcare security breach on ABC/WPBF, speaking engagements at the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, and many publications including in the American Hospital & Healthcare Management and South Florida Health and Wellness Magazine, Sachs has over 25 years of experience in mitigating cyber threats. Co-author of Amazon Best-Sellers, “Cybersecurity NOW” and “Managing Your Business Risk in the Cybersecurity Minefield,” he founded Blue Light IT in 2003.

In this Episode:

  • Amir talks about cyber security and our need to be vigilent.
  • Amir say small businesses are not too small to get hacked.
  • Amir discusses some of the consequences of getting hacked.
  • Amir gives us some specific things we can do to avoid getting hacked.
  • Amir also talks about how people today are lazy and use the same password over and over.

Quotes from this Episode:
“So I tell everybody all the time, you know, you're not too small to get hacked. You're just too small to make the news.” – Amir Sachs
“The weakest link in every organization is always the human. It's always the employee. Because the employees can be easily compromised.” – Amir Sachs
“The definition of a cloud is someone else's computer..” – Amir Sachs
“There can never be enough backups.” – Amir Sachs
“If you don't have a cyber security company looking after you, you have gaping holes.” – Amir Sachs

Resources:

Amir Sachs:
LinkedIn: Amir Sachs
LinkedIn: Blue Light IT, LLC
Facebook: Blue Light IT, LLC
Website: Blue Light IT, LLC
Book: Managing Your Business Risk In The Cybersecurity Minefield

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Books
Brad Friedman on Digital Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
The Small Business Owner's Guide To Inbound Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions,” by Ross Brand with a chapter by Brad Friedman

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Ep 161: Boost Your Business With Podcast Marketing Tips

Ep 161: Boost Your Business With Podcast Marketing Tips

Ep 161: Boost Your Business With Podcast Marketing Tips

by Brad Friedman

Boost Your Business With Podcast Marketing Tips

The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by The Friedman Group, LLC

Join Brad Friedman and Josef Schinwald for a conversation about the newest trends in podcasting and what the future might hold in this exciting media space.

Josef Schinwald is the CEO of Guest Experts On Air, an elite podcast booking agency. As a visibility strategist his diverse experiences in the media landscape, ranging from Associate Publisher to Vice-president of a multinational newspaper throughout Latin America, and a professor in paradigmatic business designs at three universities, have equipped him with in-depth business and marketing knowledge. Josef has a background in media and internet marketing and has taught courses on business measurement and profit patterns. This journey, coupled with over 50 TV show appearances has given him a rich understanding of the ever-evolving media dynamics.

In this Episode:

  • Josef talks about placing elite professionals as guests on high-end podcasts like The Digital Slice Podcast.
  • Josef says being a guest on a high-end podcast can result in getting people in your funnel for all kinds of business objectives.
  • Josef discusses the criteria for being a high end podcast.
  • Josef says being a guest on a podcast is a good way for a business owner to get his message out.
  • Josef thinks that if you like to talk you should have your own podcast.

Quotes from this Episode:
“They want to be on podcasts, which have like 5,000, 10,000 and more listeners.” – Josef Schinwald
“It's also about the guests who are interviewed on high end podcasts, they have to be also great guests.” – Josef Schinwald
“Guests can attract clients by talking 45 minutes on a podcast, which is for me, is an incredible tool, particularly for solopreneurs, thought leaders, and small business owners.” – Josef Schinwald
“Everybody can be a thought leader in their niche, and you can go out there on podcasts because they're just democratized.” – Josef Schinwald
“Selling is a nice thing if you can actually help people.” – Josef Schinwald

Resources:

Josef Schinwald:
LinkedIn: Josef Schinwald
Facebook: Josef Schinwald
Free eBook: The Fast-Track Formula to High End Podcast BOOKINGS
Website: Get Experts On Air

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And, here's the link to my calendar for the two slots I have open to give you a sample coaching session: Coaching Session With Brad

Brad Friedman

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Books
Brad Friedman on Digital Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
The Small Business Owner's Guide To Inbound Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions,” by Ross Brand with a chapter by Brad Friedman

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Ep 160: Stop Chasing Leads And Start Building Connections

Ep 160: Stop Chasing Leads And Start Building Connections

Ep 160: Stop Chasing Leads And Start Building Connections

by Brad Friedman

Stop Chasing Leads And Start Building Connections

The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by The Friedman Group, LLC

Join Brad Friedman and Tamika Carlton as they chat about the importance of building and nurturing relationships with your marketing to grow your business.

Tamika Carlton is not just an awe inspiring Marketing Consultant, SEO and Communications Expert - she's also a Relationship Coach and avid traveler who believes in the power of forging meaningful connections! She has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Authority Magazine, HerForward, and other high profile media outlets. She is also the creator of the Couples Experience - an inclusive relationship company curating luxury couples events and retreats where they can keep the love alive and experience more.

Tamika takes her relationship-centered approach with entrepreneurs helping them to attract quality leads that increase revenue for their business. With couples, it’s about creating comfort & transparency so they can share stories and recognize love builds a better society – massive shifts have come from her kindhearted yet direct communication method.

In this Episode:

  • Tamika says we have to stop using the word “Leads.”
  • Tamika talks about building a bond that is lasting with a human versus looking at people as an opportunity.
  • Tamika discusses the need to deeply understand your target audience.
  • Tamika talks about the importance of reviewing and understanding data.
  • Tamika reminds us that marketing is really just building the relationship and maintaining credibility.

Quotes from this Episode:
“People are not really thinking about marketing from the perspective of being able to connect on a deeper level and provide value.” – Tamika Carlton
“I think competitors help you recognize how you are more niche.” – Tamika Carlton
“Data truly is the way for you to make really unique decisions and customized decisions that allow you to capitalize on what it's showing you.” – Tamika Carlton
“One other thing that is making a smooth comeback is direct mail.” – Tamika Carlton
“So you stand out when you really do pick up the phone. People are like, wait a minute, you're calling me?” – Tamika Carlton

Resources:

Tamika Carlton:
LinkedIn: Tamika Carlton
Facebook: Tamika Carlton
Instagram: Tamika Carlton
Website: Tamika Carlton

We are sponsored by the Lomi Composter. Use “digitalslice” at checkout to save $50. Lomi is the world’s first Smart Waste kitchen composter. You too can have a cleaner, more sustainable home.

This podcast is brought to you by Magai. The tool we use for our AI needs. Magai is 12 AI apps in one. There's just one subscription to access all the best AI models. Get Magai right here, https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai

Our favorite Social Media Management Tool is AgoraPulse
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Libsyn is the Host of The Digital Slice Podcast. Just use our Libsyn code SLICE at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/libsyn to get up to 2 months of free podcasting service with Libsyn! Get your show on Apple Podcasts, get critical show-building stats—Libsyn even does video!

Streamyard is the tool we use to stream to all major platforms simultaneously directly from a browser. We also use Streamyard to record The Digital Slice Podcast because of its ability to provide us with crystal clear audio and 1080p video. Sign up today for free at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/streamyard

And, here's the link to my calendar for the two slots I have open to give you a sample coaching session: Coaching Session With Brad

Brad Friedman

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@FriedmanGrp

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Website: https://friedmansocialmedia.com

Books
Brad Friedman on Digital Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
The Small Business Owner's Guide To Inbound Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions,” by Ross Brand with a chapter by Brad Friedman

Here's the equipment we use and recommend:

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Roland R-05 Digital Recorder http://amzn.to/2zZ2vN4

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Thank you for trusting me with my honest opinion on future purchases you may make after listening to this podcast. I am always completely transparent with you. As a friend of The Friedman Group, LLC you allow me to be able to use affiliate/referral links when suggesting items for purchase. Please know I am a customer myself or have done sufficient research to feel comfortable sharing these links with you. When you click on a link and purchase the item I may receive a small “commission.” This allows me to continue to provide you with quality content and doesn't affect you in any way at checkout.

Not every link is a referral link and some appear here because my guest spoke about them and I want to make it easy for you to check 'em out. Thank you!

Ep 147: From Invisible To Invincible: Mastering Online Authority

Ep 147: From Invisible To Invincible: Mastering Online Authority

Ep 147: From Invisible To Invincible: Mastering Online Authority

by Brad Friedman

From Invisible To Invincible: Mastering Online Authority

The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by The Friedman Group, LLC

Join Brad Friedman and Rusty Shelton as they chat about building thought leadership focused on impact and the power of being intentional about creating your online image. This episode will empower you to take control of your online presence.

Rusty Shelton is a Senior Marketing Strategist at Forbes Books, bestselling author and successful entrepreneur. He’s the founder and chairman of Zilker Media, an award-winning agency based in Austin, Texas, that builds people-driven brands.

In this Episode:

  • Rusty talks about building thought leadership forcused on impact, not ego..
  • Rusty leaders today have got to think about their personal brand.
  • Rusty discusses the need for leaders to really own their brand .
  • Rusty talks about the importance of leaders being the messenger, not the message.
  • Rusty also says leaders may need to think about changing their name to a name they can own.

Quotes from this Episode:
“The first image people are getting of you is happening online.” – Rusty Shelton
“Don't you want to be really intentional about creating an image that's both authentic to who you are, but perhaps as importantly is accelerating trust for your business.” – Rusty Shelton
“And so for leaders, if you are trying to communicate a message and you're trying to communicate that message through your corporate brand, you've got an audience that's more skeptical than they've ever been of what they're hearing.” – Rusty Shelton
“If you're willing to be the messenger, not the message, then you're going to accelerate trust and be an on ramp back to that business in a much more effective way.” – Rusty Shelton
“Instead of being positioned as an operator with something to sell, you want to be positioned as a thought leader with something to teach.” – Rusty Shelton
“That's the biggest thing we've got to do for small business owners and leaders is you have got to be in position to punch above your weight class in terms of trust.” – Rusty Shelton

Resources:

Rusty Shelton:
LinkedIn: Rusty Shelton
Website: Zilker Media
Book: The Authority Advantage: Building thought leadership, focused on impact, not ego

We are sponsored by the Lomi Composter. Use “digitalslice” at checkout to save $50. Lomi is the world’s first Smart Waste kitchen composter. You too can have a cleaner, more sustainable home.

This podcast is brought to you by Magai. The tool we use for our AI needs. Magai is 12 AI apps in one. There's just one subscription to access all the best AI models. Get Magai right here, https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai

Our favorite Social Media Management Tool is AgoraPulse
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Libsyn is the Host of The Digital Slice Podcast. Just use our Libsyn code SLICE at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/libsyn to get up to 2 months of free podcasting service with Libsyn! Get your show on Apple Podcasts, get critical show-building stats—Libsyn even does video!

Streamyard is the tool we use to stream to all major platforms simultaneously directly from a browser. We also use Streamyard to record The Digital Slice Podcast because of its ability to provide us with crystal clear audio and 1080p video. Sign up today for free at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/streamyard

And, here's the link to my calendar for the two slots I have open to give you a sample coaching session: Coaching Session With Brad

Brad Friedman

Twitter:

@BradFriedman

@FriedmanGrp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefriedmangroup

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfriedman/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-friedman-group-llc

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/friedmansocialmedia

Website: https://friedmansocialmedia.com

Books
Brad Friedman on Digital Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
The Small Business Owner's Guide To Inbound Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions,” by Ross Brand with a chapter by Brad Friedman

Here's the equipment we use and recommend:

Heil PR-40 Dynamic Studio Recording Microphone http://amzn.to/2hWshL8

Heil Sound PRSM Champagne Shockmount http://amzn.to/2hUMVen

Heil Sound PL-2T Overhead Broadcast Boom http://amzn.to/2hXTvB1

RODE Videomic Shotgun Microphone https://amzn.to/3cZp2fD

Logitech C920 Webcam http://amzn.to/2hNhiQk

Roland R-05 Digital Recorder http://amzn.to/2zZ2vN4

Neewer 6×9 foot Green Screen https://amzn.to/35G4K6u

Elgato Key Light https://amzn.to/3ial9Fg

LED Lighting Kit https://amzn.to/35GBPiW

Desk Mounting Stand https://amzn.to/3qanNxM

These products and more can be found at our Amazon Store Front
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We highly recommend you use TubeBuddy to up your YouTube game!
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Launch your video Membership course or subscription website community with Uscreen. Uscreen helps creators like you build and grow their online video business with membership sites. See what you can do with Uscreen! https://friedmansocialmedia.com/uscreen

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Thank you for trusting me with my honest opinion on future purchases you may make after listening to this podcast. I am always completely transparent with you. As a friend of The Friedman Group, LLC you allow me to be able to use affiliate/referral links when suggesting items for purchase. Please know I am a customer myself or have done sufficient research to feel comfortable sharing these links with you. When you click on a link and purchase the item I may receive a small “commission.” This allows me to continue to provide you with quality content and doesn't affect you in any way at checkout.

Not every link is a referral link and some appear here because my guest spoke about them and I want to make it easy for you to check 'em out. Thank you!

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