So Ya Wanna Be…

In this episode we spoke with Burt Burrell of OI Partners. Burt is a carreer coach and outplacement specialist. He talked with us about several things you can do to get a job in this bad economy and how you can even increase your chances of getting a higher salary.

You will learn tips to help you find a job (even at a company that may not be hiring), and tips to help you interview for a job and negotiate a salary.

Be sure to visit their website at http://www.oipartners.net for more information. If you have any questions, be sure to leave a comment.

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to say thank you for listening to our shows.  As it is the 4th of July weekend, we took Friday off and didn’t get a show recorded….sorry about that. We will be up and running again next week.  Please make comments on what kind of careers you are interested in, and we will find  people in that particular field to interview.

We would also like to thank all those around the world listening to our show! You Rock! The following Countries have been listening in…

United States, China, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Turkey, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Switzerland, European Union, France, Indonesia, India, Macao, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Sudan, Singapore, Slovenia, Sweden, Thailand, and more!!

Thanks again for listening in!  Whatever your dream is in life, pursue it. Whatever you love, do it! Whatever it takes, do what is inside of you and you will live a life worth living! Live to the Fullest!

Take care everyone…..  may all of us who are in countries who have freedom to pursue dreams be grateful to God! And for those that don’t we hope you will find a way to make your dreams come true.

God Bless

The Soyawannabe Staff

This week is a two for one! We talked with Liz Knight, owner and director of Knightstar Talent Management and her husband Tony who is a professional actor!  Liz talks about the ins-n-outs of being in the Talent Agent industry.  Interested in being an agent? Liz talks about how to start, and what education is crucial to becoming a successful agent.  When your an actor it’s important to have a reputable agency to work with you. Tony shares, ‘The top 10 signs your dealing with a scammer agency’. Tony talks about what its like to be an Actor.  The importance of learning from everyone when you are on the set…..even the person that holds the boom mic.  The different ways an actor gets paid. Some discussion on SAG (http://www.sag.org), the union for actors.

Resources

http://www.knightstartalent.com

www.sag.org

Soooo…you wanna know what it takes to be successful in getting your dream?  You’ve got to be tenacious and you can never quit!  We interviewed Kristin Poulsen Coppe, a musician who has produced a song that has the chance of being in the next Twilight film – New Moon.  She talks about the ups and downs of being in music and following a dream in the midst of the craziness we call life.  A very inspiring interview!

Resources

Search youtube: ‘The Mending Seed’

Search Myspace: ‘The Mending Seed’

Search Garageband.com: ‘The Mending Seed’

Search Soundclick.com: ‘The Mending Seed’

*Please make a comment for her on youtube!

Tanya Bible, ‘The Thinka’, talks about being an independent business consultant. She discusses the differences between real world education and college education. It is vitally important to have experience with running or marketing a business before consulting a business….seems like common sense ey? How do you start as a consultant? Find your target market and the services you can offer to others as an expert.  Thank you Tanya!  Awesome interview!

“…start doing what your passionate about you will be successful at it”

“Do what you do the best and delegate the rest.” -Tanya Bible

Sources

tanyabible@yahoo.com

We interviewed Alicia Draper, a  Professional Speaker focused on educating others how to interact with people with disabilities. Alicia was born with Cerebral Palsy and therefore is able to speak on such a topic with authenticity.  She talks about her challenges in becoming a speaker. She also gives great advice for anyone who has a dream and wants to make it come true. No matter what challenges you have, they can be overcome with a great attitude. Thank you Alicia! You are an inspiration to all you come in contact!

“Make yourself an advocate for whatever you do!” -Alicia Draper

Sources

Alicia’s Email

alicianicole125@hotmail.com

Become a friend of Alicia on Facebook

Key Word: Alicia Draper

This week we sit down with filmmaker, Shane Cottle! He’s a young buck that has tons of experience. He talks about what it took for him to break into the independent film industry. “Content and the idea sells everything. When you are starting out prove yourself. Show that you can put it together. Find what you like to do. Take the leap. Don’t live safe, live your passion!” He gained his education through hands on experience as well as some formal education.

‘You just got to have the passion and find a way.’  -Shane Cottle

Sources

intakefilms.com

‘Take your message to the online world!’ This week we talked with an amazing talented woman, Leslie Householder!  She is the successful author of the book, ‘The Jackrabbit Factor’. She took the time to give us a step by step process on how she marketed her book through the internet. Tips to do self-publishing. When you self-publish, it’s all in your control. How to make money being an author. She also talks about the changes happening in the publishing industry.

‘When your really driven by a dream you don’t need sleep. Your dream is what fuels you’, Leslie Householder.

Sources

jackrabbitfactor.com – Leslie’s website

lightningsource.com – Publishing your book

ideamarketers.com – exposure for your articles – marketing yourself

Today we interviewed Amy Swensen about being a personal assistant. She has some great tips on how to get hired as an assistant and where you need to start!  A college education gives you an edge but is not necessary….what employers are really looking for are people with SKILZ! People skills is #1….but remember you need to type fast and know how to use a computer (word, excell,outlook, etc.).

This weeks guest is Ashton Gifford, of Fortress Wealth Advisors. This interview will open your eyes to the world of financial planning and dispel any myths you may have. If you have ever considered a career that helps people to get their financial world in order than this may be the one for you. Ashton tells about how rewarding it is to help people and gives strategies on how to be a successfull financial advisor. Enjoy!

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