Sell Personal Podcast Christien Louviere

My guest today is BJ Coleman, the CEO of Coleman Entertainment Group. BJ is an entertainment executive, a publicist, and a creative consultant. He has worked with numerous celebrities including Hilary Clinton, Method Man, Kimora Lee Simmons, Queen Latifah, and many, many others.
On today’s episode, BJ tells me about his life in the busy and glittery world of Hollywood. He explains how he immersed himself into the celebrity world and how he learned to balance the “show” side with the “business” side of the term “Show Business.” He also tells me who inspired him in his early years.
BJ offers some great advice for newcomers to the entertainment industry. He also does a great job explaining why publicity is a great career choice for someone who wants to be a part of the entertainment world.
Here are the points of today’s conversation:

BJ’s daily routine.
What are some of the misconceptions people have about public relations?
The moment BJ realized he wanted to work in show business.
Advice for new entrepreneurs.
BJ’s path to his current business.
Working with Kimora Lee Simmons.
BJ’s future plans.

If you are interested in BJ and his business, visit colemanentertainmentgroup.com, or bj-coleman.com.
Resources Mentioned Today:
Coleman Entertainment Group
Bj-coleman.com
BJ’s Twitter
Coleman Entertainment Group Facebook Page
BJ’s Facebook
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.

My guest today is BJ Coleman, the CEO of Coleman Entertainment Group. BJ is an entertainment executive, a publicist, and a creative consultant. He has worked with numerous celebrities including Hilary Clinton, Method Man, Kimora Lee Simmons, Queen Latifah, and many, many others.
On today’s episode, BJ tells me about his life in the busy and glittery world of Hollywood. He explains how he immersed himself into the celebrity world and how he learned to balance the “show” side with the “business” side of the term “Show Business.” He also tells me who inspired him in his early years.
BJ offers some great advice for newcomers to the entertainment industry. He also does a great job explaining why publicity is a great career choice for someone who wants to be a part of the entertainment world.
Here are the points of today’s conversation:

BJ’s daily routine.
What are some of the misconceptions people have about public relations?
The moment BJ realized he wanted to work in show business.
Advice for new entrepreneurs.
BJ’s path to his current business.
Working with Kimora Lee Simmons.
BJ’s future plans.

If you are interested in BJ and his business, visit colemanentertainmentgroup.com, or bj-coleman.com.
Resources Mentioned Today:
Coleman Entertainment Group
Bj-coleman.com
BJ’s Twitter
Coleman Entertainment Group Facebook Page
BJ’s Facebook
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.

 
My guest today is Sheryl Thai one of the founders of The League of Extraordinary Women. The organization is meant to encourage female entrepreneurs and give them a place where they can discuss and network with each other. Sheryl is also the founder of Cupcake Central, a successful Melbourne bakery with 5 locations. On today’s episode Sheryl tells me about her career path from IT Consultant to Cupcake Central.
We also discuss the struggles of entrepreneurship and how Sheryl pushed through it all to make the organization and her bakery successful.
Here are today’s points:

How The League of Extraordinary Women got started.
The new Find Your Five service.
How the League is different from other networking organizations.
Sheryl’s career path from IT consultant to Cupcake Central.
The importance of networking.
Dealing with business changes and staff changes.
How to find the friend/employee balance.
Sheryl’s advice to young entrepreneurs.
Why women’s issues are important to Sheryl.
Why Sheryl is in the United States.
What it was like to meet Tony Robbins.

If you would like to contact Sheryl, she can be reached by email at sheryl@leagueofextraordinary.com.
Resources Mentioned Today:
The League of Extraordinary Women
Cupcake Central
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.

 
My guest today is Sheryl Thai one of the founders of The League of Extraordinary Women. The organization is meant to encourage female entrepreneurs and give them a place where they can discuss and network with each other. Sheryl is also the founder of Cupcake Central, a successful Melbourne bakery with 5 locations. On today’s episode Sheryl tells me about her career path from IT Consultant to Cupcake Central.
We also discuss the struggles of entrepreneurship and how Sheryl pushed through it all to make the organization and her bakery successful.
Here are today’s points:

How The League of Extraordinary Women got started.
The new Find Your Five service.
How the League is different from other networking organizations.
Sheryl’s career path from IT consultant to Cupcake Central.
The importance of networking.
Dealing with business changes and staff changes.
How to find the friend/employee balance.
Sheryl’s advice to young entrepreneurs.
Why women’s issues are important to Sheryl.
Why Sheryl is in the United States.
What it was like to meet Tony Robbins.

If you would like to contact Sheryl, she can be reached by email at sheryl@leagueofextraordinary.com.
Resources Mentioned Today:
The League of Extraordinary Women
Cupcake Central
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.

My guest today is Daley Ervin. Daley is a self-described “tech guy” who has recently broken the American record at the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Rowing Challenge. On today’s episode Daley will tell me about his early days in the Airbnb business and how he got there to sitting in the middle of the Atlantic with his rowing partner Phil Theodore.
Daley talks about why he enjoys endurance races and how he personally prepares for them. He explains why he made a deal with ReadyPac to make a 4 million dollar donation to national food banks. Daley is a great example of mental toughness and finding the confidence to get your ideas out there.
Here are today’s points:

Daley’s time in Europe.
His time with Airbnb.
Why people need to “keep showing up” to build confidence in their business.
The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge
Why Daley takes part in endurance races.
Why he made a deal with ReadyPac to raise over 4 million dollars.
How Daley met Phil Theodore.
What it was like rowing with Phil.
Confidence vs. Cockiness
Why ideas are all about the execution.
How the loner mentality helps with endurance races.

Daley Ervin can be found on Twitter and Instagram @daleyervin. You can also email Daley at daley.ervin@gmail.com.
Resources Mentioned Today
Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge
Team Beyond Trailer
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.

My guest today is Daley Ervin. Daley is a self-described “tech guy” who has recently broken the American record at the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Rowing Challenge. On today’s episode Daley will tell me about his early days in the Airbnb business and how he got there to sitting in the middle of the Atlantic with his rowing partner Phil Theodore.
Daley talks about why he enjoys endurance races and how he personally prepares for them. He explains why he made a deal with ReadyPac to make a 4 million dollar donation to national food banks. Daley is a great example of mental toughness and finding the confidence to get your ideas out there.
Here are today’s points:

Daley’s time in Europe.
His time with Airbnb.
Why people need to “keep showing up” to build confidence in their business.
The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge
Why Daley takes part in endurance races.
Why he made a deal with ReadyPac to raise over 4 million dollars.
How Daley met Phil Theodore.
What it was like rowing with Phil.
Confidence vs. Cockiness
Why ideas are all about the execution.
How the loner mentality helps with endurance races.

Daley Ervin can be found on Twitter and Instagram @daleyervin. You can also email Daley at daley.ervin@gmail.com.
Resources Mentioned Today
Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge
Team Beyond Trailer
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, don’t forget to leave review in iTunes, I’d appreciate that. To listen to other Sell Personal episodes visit www.sellpersonal.com/podcast.