Create Launch Monetize Podcast Sean Douglas and Anthony Franck

SO, you think you're funny?
Do you want to package that humor into a profitable speaker business?
Can you improv? Can you make people laugh? If not, want to learn how?
In the first episode of 2023, Lisa David Olson explains how she monetizes humor to create an improv comedy sketch business, speaker business, and travels to companies as a Business Humorist. You will not want to miss this episode!!
Lisa David Olson is a Business Humorist and Speaker Trainer who delivers high-energy presentations that challenge people to think creatively and choose the lighter side of life. Audiences that range from corporate events and trade groups to community service clubs love her practical strategies which can be applied personally and professionally.
Meeting planners describe Lisa as the one who brings permission for fun and laughter to their events. She is an Author, Published Writer, TEDx Speaker, and a Podcaster who also shares a Project in Bravery. Her TEDx talk is titled, “Seeking Humor; Finding Bravery.”
Organizations hire Lisa to implement laughter to engage, explore and learn about the health in humor. Lisa’s tips from the stage are tools groups can use for better communication while incorporating the “Yes, and” method along with “Why Not” thinking.
Owning and performing in an award-winning comedy and improvisation troupe for the past twenty years has honed Lisa’s storytelling and ability to engage an audience. Her strong background in creative thinking and humor makes her the right choice to bring laughter to groups while bringing fresh problem-solving solutions to teams across the spectrum.
Oh! Did we mention that Lisa is a prank enthusiast? Why does it matter? Well, it means she’s a bit mischievous, clever, and loves to connect through humor. She also considers herself an unofficial coffee snob and promises not to scare the introverts.
Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CAAhjPt62I&feature=youtu.be
Website: http://lisadavidolson.com/home-page.html

Do you value connections?
How do you connect to those around you, whether it be in person or online?
Do you have a database of people that you use to connect your inner circle to?
In this episode, Steve Spiro talks about how he has become known as the "Master Connector." Check out his Master Connector Show to learn how he builds relationships over bank accounts, and that the bank account is the byproduct of the relationships that he's cultivated over many years.
Steve Spiro started his first company right out of college in advertising. Additionally, he holds a 4th degree black belt in Karate & 1st degree in Jujitsu, including having his own Karate studio. Steve contributes much of his successes to a strong work ethic, a can-do, never-quit attitude, discipline, integrity and fearlessness that he cultivated in the martial arts.  Steve is a master connector with over 35,000 contacts. He does a LinkedIn Live broadcast every week called the Master Connector Show.  He eventually pivoted from advertising into technology and now is a business automation consultant. Steve is big on self-development and loves to inspire people to get out of their comfort zone too, through speaking engagements or coaching and mentoring.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-spiro-master-connector/
Website: http://stevespiro.com/
Speaker website: https://spiro-global.com/
Show website: http://masterconnector.show
Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAr61rTBq8I

We have officially started Season 2! In this first episode of the season, Anthony Franck talks about fixing your sales process so that the customers are not confused, your pricing model streamlines the buying process, which results in even more sales. Sean Douglas recaps the past episodes, talks about the show being nominated for a Podcast Award, and where the show will go this season. If you want a certain topic covered, email at info@createlaunchmonetize.com, and it will be covered on the show. Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.

In this episode, Roger Smith talk about he is the most unlikely Leader, going from GED to CEO, creating and building successful award winning insurance agencies. Roger gives tactical knowledge on how he did it, how it applies to other businesses, and how core beliefs play a huge role in your success. Roger Smith is an American Author and former CEO of American Income Life Insurance, National Income Life Insurance and Liberty National Life Insurance companies. His journey through life is one that truly embodies the fact that no matter how low you are in life you can always turn things around and become anything you set your mind to. He was the recipient of the Yitzhak Rabin Legacy Award, Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award, Healthcare For All Champion Award, Sol Stein Award, as well as numerous other awards and publications. As CEO, Roger helped transform the way the life insurance industries operate and do business. He is the father of 5 adult children (Nicole, Conrad, Emily, Adam, and Amiah), proud grandfather of Maggie Mae, and currently resides in Florida with his wife Demi and his 2 dogs Penelope and Chrome. Learn more about Roger on his WEBSITE Want to learn how to market your Podcast and it's episodes, download the guide here at bit.ly/PodcastMarketingGuide

In this episode, learn from Rod Knoerr who was a Dentist buying and combining Dentists Office's, to turning his dark storm into a movement. This episode is emotional and deeply moving! Rod Knoerr is a Dentist, Certified Leadership Coach, devoted husband to Beth, the last three years in the storm of terminal cancer. He is Author of the book, “Don’t Waste This Storm,” and the Founder of the newly formed, BeTheHope Foundation, which will offer hope through speaking, coaching, purpose groups, and the soon to opened, BeTheHope Retreat Center.
Email Rod for any questions rodk@bethehope.net

In this episode, Ellie Shefi talks about how to diversify what your business into different income streams, how to price your offers, and how to pivot in any economy. Stay until the end and you'll learn how to EXACTLY lay out the funnel and how it is supposed to work. It's not what you think!
Ellie Shefis is an Attorney, Entrepreneur, #1 International Best-Selling and Award-Winning Author, Speaker, Strategist, Media Host, Consultant, Coach, Philanthropist, and Publisher, who provides her clients with practical, easy-to-implement tools and strategies that generate results. Host of the Free by Design™ television show and You Are Not Your Scars™ podcast, she is regularly interviewed in publications and on others’ podcasts and television shows, including NBC, ABC, CBS, the New York Times, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Yahoo News, the LA Tribune, and TED Ed, to name a few.
A heart-centered, impact-driven leader who facilitates change, Ellie helps entrepreneurs to bring their business to life; authors to get their book out of their head and into the world; and speakers to amplify their message so they can scale their impact. Her signature programs—Free by Design™ and You Are Not Your Scars™—empower participants to claim internal freedom and create a joyful, abundant life they love. 
To connect with Ellie and learn more about her work, including how you can get involved with the Made 2 Change the World™ Foundation, please visit ellieshefi.com.
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