Training Business

Mark Garrett Hayes
Training Business

Want to know how to drive sales and get more training, facilitation and coaching clients?  Thinking of becoming a freelance consultant or starting your own facilitation business? Training Business ® is definitely the show for you. The Training Business podcast helps freelance trainers, training business owners, learning and development professionals, facilitators and coaches like you to start, grow and scale your business. Every Thursday you get expert tips to help you market your training, facilitation and coaching programs and sell your learning and development services. Your host, Mark earned his first train-the-trainer (TTT) whilst working for The Walt Disney Company in Florida and his MBA from the University of Ulster. He is an expert sales coach and passionate developer of people, and a former Learning & Development Manager with 17 years of experience training corporates, self-employed and unemployed across 19 countries. Subscribe to the show right now for a fresh episode each week.

  1. MAR 14

    Success Through Strategic Diversification w/ Drew Boyd

    How can strategic diversification sculpt a dynamic and robust professional life? Learn how varied experiences and continuous learning are key to enduring success in your coaching business.   My guest this week is Drew Boyd, a global leader in creativity and innovation. He is an international public speaker, award-winning author, and professor of marketing and innovation.   Drew teaches, consults, and speaks extensively in the fields of innovation, persuasion, and strategy.   Drew’s career path is a masterclass in leveraging diverse experiences for enduring success.   His story illuminates the essence of strategic diversification—transforming varied skills and roles into a cohesive blueprint for resilience and growth.   Join us in this episode to discover how you can strategically diversify your career path, skills, and income sources to achieve long-term success.     Tune in and you'll discover the following: The value of embracing uncertainty and how it can lead to unexpected opportunities and growth The impact of sharing knowledge, whether through academic teaching or creating cognitive tools, and how it enhances professional credibility The importance of diversifying income streams and leveraging various roles and experiences to build a resilient, dynamic career that adapts to changes   This episode is not just a narrative of Drew Boyd's remarkable career journey; it's a map for sales leaders, consultants, trainers, and coaches aiming to navigate their professional landscapes with confidence and adaptability.   Harness the lessons of Drew Boyd's journey to chart your path to success.   Check out this week’s episode now! And subscribe to get more episodes like this one!

    31 min
  2. MAR 7

    Harnessing Your Professional Life-Experience for Business Growth w/ Ken Pasternak

    Are you on the hunt for insights that can grow your consulting, speaking, or facilitation business? Discover how your diverse professional and life-experience can fuel extraordinary career transformations.   In this episode of the Training Business Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Ken Pasternak.   Ken's journey is as diverse as it is inspiring, evolving from a corporate banker to a globe-trotting consultant, author, and sought-after speaker.   Ken shares his journey, detailing the pivotal moments that shaped his career and led him to where he is today. From his early days in banking to transforming a dilapidated hotel into a world-class training centre for Turkish bankers, and eventually, to making a significant impact in the world of Formula One.   Ken's story is a testament to the power of embracing change and following your passion and one that you can certainly take inspiration and learn from.   Tune in and you'll learn the following, plus MUCH MORE: How to leverage your diverse experiences for unique value proposition The importance of being adaptable and flexible in navigating career transitions. The critical role of networking and building relationships in identifying and seizing new business opportunities   Tune in to be inspired by Ken's journey and gain valuable insights into growing your career as a coach, consultant, or facilitation expert.   Whether you're contemplating a significant career shift or looking to refine your path in the consulting world, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical advice that you won't want to miss.

    27 min
  3. FEB 29

    Practical Tips to Create a Training Video that Resonates w/ Rob Glass

    Imagine transforming your business's reach and impact overnight with just your smartphone: Find out how to captivate, educate, and inspire your audience with a training video and elevate your training or coaching brand. This week on the Training Business podcast we're thrilled to be speaking to Rob Glass, a BBC-trained Presenter/Producer/Video Journalist with over 20 years of experience. Rob is a masterclass facilitator for The Guardian newspaper, Lead Trainer at Make Great Video, owner of Coracle Films Ltd, and a respected LinkedIn Learning instructor. He has conducted courses globally and worked with renowned organisations like BMW, Deloitte, and Siemens. Rob's insights into creating compelling content using just a smartphone are invaluable for anyone striving to make a significant impact without the need for extensive production teams.   Tune in and you'll discover: Techniques to grab and retain viewer attention within the first few seconds of your training video Strategies to align your video content with your audience's needs to ensure your videos facilitate real change or action Practical tips on lighting, sound, and framing to enhance the visual and auditory appeal of your training video, regardless of budget constraints   For anyone invested in leveraging video to enhance their training, facilitation, or coaching brand, this episode is not to be missed. Rob's expertise and practical tips will help you to effectively communicate your message and connect with your audience on a deeper level. Tune in today to discover how you can transform your business with engaging and well-crafted video content.

    33 min
5
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Want to know how to drive sales and get more training, facilitation and coaching clients?  Thinking of becoming a freelance consultant or starting your own facilitation business? Training Business ® is definitely the show for you. The Training Business podcast helps freelance trainers, training business owners, learning and development professionals, facilitators and coaches like you to start, grow and scale your business. Every Thursday you get expert tips to help you market your training, facilitation and coaching programs and sell your learning and development services. Your host, Mark earned his first train-the-trainer (TTT) whilst working for The Walt Disney Company in Florida and his MBA from the University of Ulster. He is an expert sales coach and passionate developer of people, and a former Learning & Development Manager with 17 years of experience training corporates, self-employed and unemployed across 19 countries. Subscribe to the show right now for a fresh episode each week.

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