The Widest Net

The Widest Net

Pamela Slim

The Widest Net podcast shares the many ways entrepreneurs and small business owners can build a thriving business through partnership development, relationship marketing and community building. Show host and award-winning author Pamela Slim will bring diverse experts to the table to both talk about the fundamentals of inclusive business building as well as remove the roadblocks that prevent people from building feasible and sustainable marketing practices. Unlock untapped markets and discover new customers right in front of you on every episode.

053: What Exactly Is And Isn’t Working In Digital Marketing Right Now with Pat Flynn

053: What Exactly Is And Isn’t Working In Digital Marketing Right Now with Pat Flynn

“The relationships that you build with others, your clients, and how you make them feel is going to be just as important, if not more important, than what it is that you are actually delivering.” ~ Pat Flynn   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Pat Flynn, a seasoned entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and bestselling author residing in San Diego, California. With over 100 million views on YouTube and 80 million podcast downloads, Pat is a highly influential figure in the digi

Sep 25, 2024 • 52:04

052: Stand Out By Speaking Up: A Guide to Purposeful Self-Promotion with Lisa Bragg

052: Stand Out By Speaking Up: A Guide to Purposeful Self-Promotion with Lisa Bragg

“Bragging means to talk about ones’ success with pride. And my reframe is pride also means justified self love. And so that's where we can give ourselves that pat on the back and let the world know how we are and how we are of service.” ~ Lisa Bragg   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Lisa Bragg an expert in the art of self-promotion. As an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and consultant, Lisa has honed her skills in effective self-promotion. Her book, "Bragging

Aug 21, 2024 • 50:33

051: Attracting Visibility and Credibility Through PR with Caitlin Copple and Holly Conti

051: Attracting Visibility and Credibility Through PR with Caitlin Copple and Holly Conti

“PR is about getting brands into the news media so that more people can know about you. The way that we think about it is more broad, it's more about what is your reputation and how does anyone in the outside world experience you as an individual, as a leader, an author or your business or brand.” ~ Caitlin Copple   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is bringing you a double dose of guests! Caitlin Copple and Holly Conti co-own Full Swing Public Relations, the leading agency serving

Jul 17, 2024 • 43:03

050: The Power of Inclusive Language with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim

050: The Power of Inclusive Language with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim

“Inclusive language is language that is good at creating, building, deepening relationships, because it makes people feel seen, heard and valued, and it builds trust.” ~ Dr. Suzanne Wertheim   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by distinguished linguistics expert, Suzanne Wertheim, Ph.D. Having obtained her doctoral degree from Berkeley, she transitioned from academia to establish Worthwhile Research and Consulting, leveraging her expertise in linguistic anthropology to add

Jul 3, 2024 • 50:01

049: Building Strong Financials to Scale Your Service Business or Non-Profit with Stephanie Skryzowski

049: Building Strong Financials to Scale Your Service Business or Non-Profit with Stephanie Skryzowski

“There is no judgment. It doesn't matter where you are coming from. If you have a negative account balance or if you have $300,000 in the bank, the principles are the same.” ~ Stephanie Skryzowski   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Stephanie Skryzowski, the founder and CEO of 100 Degrees Consulting, who brings a wealth of expertise as a visionary chief financial officer dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders. Specializing in nonprofit management and finance, Stephan

Jun 19, 2024 • 30:58

048: How To Set And Reach Your Biggest Goals with Hugo Vasquez

048: How To Set And Reach Your Biggest Goals with Hugo Vasquez

“I was always running from fear or fighting fear or hiding from fear. But then when I started confronting fear, I realized that fear is actually there, as my friend, fear is there to help me, because it's there to tell me, first of all, what could kill me, right? Fear was there for survival.” ~ Hugo Vasquez   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Hugo Vasquez, the founder of Team 212 and a business career coach, who possesses an extraordinary talent for bridging the gap bet

Jun 5, 2024 • 49:36

047: Collaboration Case Study: Think Remarkable with Madisun Nuismer and Her Collaboration with Guy Kawasaki

047: Collaboration Case Study: Think Remarkable with Madisun Nuismer and Her Collaboration with Guy Kawasaki

“I think sometimes we just need to make a decision, go with it, and do our best at it.” ~ Madisun Nuismer   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Madisun Nuismer, the creative force behind the scenes of the Remarkable People podcast. Madisun brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the production process. With a BA in public health from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and certification as a holistic health coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Madisun

May 22, 2024 • 29:56

046: What You Need To Know About IP Law To Grow Your Biz And Not Get Sued with Autumn Witt Boyd

046: What You Need To Know About IP Law To Grow Your Biz And Not Get Sued with Autumn Witt Boyd

“We look at legal protections proportionally, both to the size of your business and to the risk” ~ Autumn Witt Boyd   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Autumn Witt Boyd, a legal powerhouse who shifted from battling copyright and business issues in courtrooms to founding The AWB Firm in 2015, whose mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build, protect, and scale their businesses without the legal headache.  With her extensive legal expertise, Autumn simplifies complex le

May 8, 2024 • 42:54

045: The Keys To Automating Your Marketing with Kronda Adair

045: The Keys To Automating Your Marketing with Kronda Adair

“Marketing automation is simply taking the manual processes of your marketing and giving those tasks over to technology.” ~ Kronda Adair   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam welcomes Kronda Adair, the founder of Karvel Digital and a marketing automation expert for service-based businesses. Starting with small-scale web development, Kronda discovered her passion for digital marketing and now helps clients maximize their email marketing content and streamline their sales processes.  Ce

Apr 3, 2024 • 54:30

044: The Conscience-Driven Marketer: How to Market Your Business Ethically and Authentically with Tad Hargrave

044: The Conscience-Driven Marketer: How to Market Your Business Ethically and Authentically with Tad Hargrave

“The reason marketing feels so bad so often is because instead of going for the truth of is this a fit? We're taught to go for the close, go for the sale.” ~ Tad Hargrav   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Tad Hargrave, a pioneering conscious business marketing coach, renowned for his unorthodox and ethical approach to marketing. With a background that includes navigating both manipulative and authentic marketing methods, Tad embarked on a journey of unlearning and rede

Mar 20, 2024 • 48:15

043: The Science of Brand Visibility (and Invisibility!) with Chloé Nwangwu

043: The Science of Brand Visibility (and Invisibility!) with Chloé Nwangwu

“Visibility does take resources, whether that's time, energy, or money. Systemically under-recognized folks have fewer of those resources in a general sense.” ~ Chloé Nwangwu   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Chloé Nwangwu, an expert in strategic networking and professional visibility and director of NobiWorks, a brand visibility consultancy rooted in behavioral science. With her extensive experience in navigating visibility biases and expanding influence, Chloé bring

Mar 6, 2024 • 53:14

042: Crafting Content That Drives Business Goals with Sonia Simone

042: Crafting Content That Drives Business Goals with Sonia Simone

“Content is the way you get your amazing ideas, visible and audible.” ~ Sonia Simone   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined bySonia Simone, a seasoned writer, marketer, and coach, known for her groundbreaking work in content marketing. As the founding partner of Copyblogger Media and a coach to numerous clients, she brings over a decade of experience and has penned more than 1.6 million words. With a teaching approach that emphasizes business strategy, content, and ethical ma

Feb 21, 2024 • 45:44

041: A Content Strategist's Keys to Engagement with Shannon Fitzgerald

041: A Content Strategist's Keys to Engagement with Shannon Fitzgerald

“Storytelling is storytelling, and good storytelling is good storytelling. The principles are the same.” ~ Shannon Fitzgerald   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Shannon Fitzgerald, co-founder of The Hooligans Agency where they navigate the unconventional world of content creation, striving to break through traditional methods and engage audiences with risky yet compelling storytelling. Shannon commenced her career at the BBC in London at the age of 18, where she honed

Feb 7, 2024 • 38:32

040: The Nuts And Bolts Of Selling A Service Business with Lien De Pau

040: The Nuts And Bolts Of Selling A Service Business with Lien De Pau

“A business that is easy to sell is a business that is easy to run.” ~ Lien De Pau   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Lien De Pau, a seasoned serial entrepreneur known for her advocacy of freedompreneurship. She has demonstrated proficiency in launching, scaling, and orchestrating seamless exits for service-based businesses through her brainchild, The Big Exit. Her expertise lies in preparing service-based businesses for lucrative exits, making her a pivotal resource f

Jan 24, 2024 • 47:06

039: How To Quiet Your Busy Brain And Have Energy To Do Great Work with Dr. Romie Mushtaq

039: How To Quiet Your Busy Brain And Have Energy To Do Great Work with Dr. Romie Mushtaq

“Literally, you’ve got to cure the busy brain as an entrepreneur or a founder so that you can implement all the time management techniques, productivity tools and business planning that needs to take place.” ~ Dr. Romie Mushtaq   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a renowned figure in the field of neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness. As a board-certified physician and the founder of brainSHIFT at Work, she has amassed over two decades of e

Jan 10, 2024 • 50:41

038: The Business Model of Certification with Phil M Jones

038: The Business Model of Certification with Phil M Jones

“You've got to know your work well enough to know that you can give it away and feel at peace with that.” ~ Phil M Jones   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is thrilled to have Phil M Jones, a true entrepreneurial powerhouse, join us! With an impressive track record of founding five multi-million dollar companies, Phil has proven himself as a strategic advisor to some of the biggest brands in the world. His expertise in sales, persuasion, and influence has propelled him to become a

Dec 13, 2023 • 41:19

037: Secrets of a Powerful Licensing Business with Mike Michalowicz

037: Secrets of a Powerful Licensing Business with Mike Michalowicz

“I feel that my life's purpose is to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty. It's a calling.” ~ Mike Michalowicz   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast meet Mike Michalowicz, a remarkable entrepreneur and the mastermind behind three multimillion-dollar companies. He is not just an author, but a game-changer in the world of business. Mike's bestselling books, such as Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, and his latest masterpiece, All In, have revolutionized the way entrepreneurs approach t

Nov 29, 2023 • 26:40

036: Creating Lasting Change: Micro Activism for Introverts and Highly Sensitive People with Omkari Williams

036: Creating Lasting Change: Micro Activism for Introverts and Highly Sensitive People with Omkari Williams

“The small things do matter, not just the big dramatic actions.” ~ Omkari Williams   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Omkari Williams. With over 30 years of experience as a political consultant and life coach, Omkari has been supporting introverted and highly sensitive activists in making a difference in their communities. As a queer black woman, she brings her own story of challenging injustice to empower others. Omkari is the host of the popular podcast, Stepping int

Nov 15, 2023 • 46:16

035: Keeping Your Seat at The Table: Job Seeking Advice for Mid-Life Women with Nori Jabba

035: Keeping Your Seat at The Table: Job Seeking Advice for Mid-Life Women with Nori Jabba

"Believing in yourself and feeling good about yourself is so critical to having a seat at the table. Focus on more than just the job hunt, find your purpose and regain that confidence." ~ Nori Jabba   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Nori Jabba, a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in corporate, real estate, community development, and affordable housing. Graduating from Grinnell College with a degree in English and earning a Master of Urban and

Nov 1, 2023 • 41:35

034: Best Practices For Scaling Your Business Through Licensing And Certification with Darron Padilla and Josiah Owens

034: Best Practices For Scaling Your Business Through Licensing And Certification with Darron Padilla and Josiah Owens

“In order to fulfill the promise of a certification program, you need to think beyond just delivering the materials. Consider the entire journey for your participants and plan for their growth and development beyond the program.” ~ Darron Padilla   “When designing a certification program, it's important to think about the different levels of certification and the impact they can have on people's lives. Whether it's financial or healthcare-related, ensuring that the certification is done well and

Oct 18, 2023 • 46:16

033: How To Get Booked For Paid Speaking Engagements with Amy Gray

033: How To Get Booked For Paid Speaking Engagements with Amy Gray

“Kindness is important. How you're treated, it reflects on the person, it reflects on the speaker.” ~ Amy Gray   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Amy Gray, a seasoned personal speaker's agent who expertly negotiates the terrain of paid speaking. As the founder of New Leaf, she has made it her mission to support speakers in carving their path, whether they wish to do a handful or a high number of presentations. Amy's background as a conference producer gives her a uniqu

Sep 20, 2023 • 48:46

032: Building a Nourishing and Sustainable Business with “She Builds” author Jadah Sellner

032: Building a Nourishing and Sustainable Business with “She Builds” author Jadah Sellner

“Don't put a timeline on your dreams, put a timeline on your action.” ~ Jadah Sellner   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by the esteemed Jadah Sellner. With a wealth of experience, Jadah cracks the code of sustainable success, avoiding the pitfalls of hustle culture. An accomplished author of bestsellers like Simple Green Smoothies and SHE BUILDS: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life, Jadah offers insights into cultivating businesses that alig

Sep 6, 2023 • 48:40

031: How to Protect Your Assets and Build a Solid Financial Legacy with Carmen Rosas

031: How to Protect Your Assets and Build a Solid Financial Legacy with Carmen Rosas

“Love and protect your business as you would your children, and make sure it flows to the next generation.” ~ Carmen Rosas   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast Pam is joined by Attorney Carmen Rosas who breaks down the five key components of estate planning and what happens when a family conflict arises and legal documents are missing.  With an impressive decade-long experience in estate planning, Carmen equips women with knowledge to secure their future. Proud of her Mexican, French, and

Aug 23, 2023 • 47:32

030: Between Hooked and inDISTRACTable: Building Sticky Habits with Nir Eyal

030: Between Hooked and inDISTRACTable: Building Sticky Habits with Nir Eyal

“Monetization is a result of engagement, not the other way around. Building a customer habit creates a competitive advantage.” ~ Nir Eyal   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by none other than Nir Eyal. With a rich background in both academia and the entrepreneurial world, Nir has a wealth of knowledge on the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. He’s not just an author, but also a former lecturer at the highly-esteemed Stanford Graduate School of Business,

Aug 9, 2023 • 34:23

029: Demystifying Fundraising and Philanthropy with Karen Cochran

029: Demystifying Fundraising and Philanthropy with Karen Cochran

“The reality about fundraising is it's about the IMPACT and that organizations come in all sizes and gifts come in all different kinds.” ~ Karen Cochran   In this episode of The Widest Net, Pam is joined by Karen Cochran, a celebrated expert in the realm of higher education and nonprofit fundraising. A firm believer in the power of philanthropy, Karen maintains that fundraising is not just about raising funds but about the lasting change these funds can catalyze.  Karen’s comprehensive understan

Jul 26, 2023 • 36:13

028: How To Partner With Brands To Grow Your Impact, Income And Visibility with Hajj Flemings

028: How To Partner With Brands To Grow Your Impact, Income And Visibility with Hajj Flemings

“The beauty of diversity is that it allows us to learn. We either make our own tables or make sure there's room at the table.” ~ Hajj Flemings   In this episode of The Widest Net, Pam is joined by Hajj Flemings, a Detroit-based entrepreneur, who has made his mark combining brand design with the practicalities of technology to inspire inclusivity and profound change. With multiple startups under his belt, including the global civic design initiative Rebrand Cities, Hajj has pioneered innovative s

Jul 12, 2023 • 23:38

027: Creating Meaningful Business Relationships with Michelle Warner

027: Creating Meaningful Business Relationships with Michelle Warner

“You're going to have a really tough time in business if you can't make connection possible.” ~ Michelle Warner   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam is joined by Michelle Warner, a relationship marketing aficionado who specializes in helping small business owners foster authentic, lasting connections in the professional sphere. As a self-described introvert, Michelle’s firsthand experience led her to devise a networking system that accommodates a variety of personality types and pref

Jun 28, 2023 • 33:41

026: How to Successfully Pitch a Podcast: Building Your Rejection Tolerance with Alice Draper

026: How to Successfully Pitch a Podcast: Building Your Rejection Tolerance with Alice Draper

“Getting comfortable with rejections is one of the most effective things we can do for our marketing efforts, especially our outreach efforts.” ~ Alice Draper   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, host Pamela Slim is joined by Alice Draper, podcasting publicist with Hustling Writers, where she shares her expert podcast pitching strategies for women entrepreneurs, highlighting the challenge of rejection and the ultimate goal of landing a podcast interview. Alice’s experience as a high-end

Jun 14, 2023 • 47:34

025: Translating Meaning into Scalable Models: The Restorative Mindset with Andrew Bennett

025: Translating Meaning into Scalable Models: The Restorative Mindset with Andrew Bennett

“Shift the suffering into service…that's the shift in my own mindset that's happened from going through all this tough, painful stuff and coming out the other end saying, how does this help me make the world a better place?” ~ Andrew Bennett   In this episode of The Widest Net Pamela is joined by Andrew Bennett, an accomplished keynote speaker, coach, and workshop leader who specializes in leadership, organizational culture, and personal development. As a two-time TEDx presenter and professor at

May 31, 2023 • 44:53

024: Scaling Your Business Through Productized Services with John Warrillow

024: Scaling Your Business Through Productized Services with John Warrillow

“Productizing services is about controlling what's in it, what the pricing is, how the money moves - you own that system.” - John Warrillow   In this episode of The Widest Net Meet, Pam’s guest is John Warrillow, a celebrated entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcast host who has dedicated his career to guiding business owners towards building valuable, sellable companies. As the mind behind the Value Builder System, John has created a powerful sales and marketing software for advisors to su

May 17, 2023 • 25:56

023: Building a Powerful and Scalable Coaching Program with Jeffrey Shaw

023: Building a Powerful and Scalable Coaching Program with Jeffrey Shaw

“I think today people like the rawness, we're not looking for perfection. And I try to remember that even today in my teaching, I always remind myself, I want to teach from an in the trenches perspective.” ~ Jeffrey Shaw   In this episode of The Widest Net, Pamela Slim is joined by Jeffrey Shaw, an accomplished speaker and small business consultant whose self-employment journey began at the tender age of 14. Drawing from his background in portrait photography, Jeffrey guides entrepreneurs in see

May 3, 2023 • 42:32

022: Get to the Point! And Other Wise Advice for Creating Sticky Content with Zain Meghji

022: Get to the Point! And Other Wise Advice for Creating Sticky Content with Zain Meghji

“You can make things flashy and dynamic, but again, it's like, what are you making people think, feel or do with that content or with that art?” ~ Zain Meghji   In this episode of The Widest Net, we welcome Zain Meghji to this episode, a seasoned creative professional in the entertainment industry with over two decades of experience. From interviewing global icons like Oprah and Beyoncé to hosting television shows across Canada and the US, Zain has honed his ability to connect authentically with

Apr 12, 2023 • 44:18

021: How to Build a Culture of Leadership Accountability with Dr. Vince Molinaro

021: How to Build a Culture of Leadership Accountability with Dr. Vince Molinaro

“We as human beings, naturally, hold anyone we deem to be a leader to a higher standard of behavior, right, and accountability. We expect them to lead, to find a way forward, to lead the future, to create a compelling work environment.” ~ Dr. Vince Molinaro   In this episode of The Widest Net, Pam is joined by Dr. Vince Molinaro, a strategic leadership advisor, speaker, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author. He is the founder and CEO of Leadership Contract, Inc. and travels the world

Mar 29, 2023 • 49:30

020: Closing the Women Entrepreneur Pay Equity Gap with Eleanor Beaton

020: Closing the Women Entrepreneur Pay Equity Gap with Eleanor Beaton

“The biggest part of the gender wage gap comes from this gender inequity, which drives the cost of what it means to have a flexible job.” - Eleanor Beaton   In this episode of The Widest Net Pamela Slim is joined by Eleanor Beaton to talk about the steps needed to close the pay gap amongst women entrepreneurs.  Eleanor Beaton is the founder of Safi Media, an education and coaching company for women entrepreneurs. She is on a mission to double the number of women entrepreneurs who scale past $1 m

Mar 15, 2023 • 47:57

019: Why Humor and Play Are So Critical in Community and Organization Building with Jeffrey Harry

019: Why Humor and Play Are So Critical in Community and Organization Building with Jeffrey Harry

“Play has no results, right? You're not focused on your results. You're simply taking the risk of jumping into the pool of uncertainty” ~ Jeffrey Harry   In this episode of The Widest Net, Pamela Slim is joined by Jeffrey Harry, an expert in positive psychology and play, helping teams build psychological safety and individuals address their biggest challenges. He has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook to infuse more play into the day to day. H

Feb 15, 2023 • 36:05

018: The Concrete Business Benefits of Community Building with Maruxa Murphy

018: The Concrete Business Benefits of Community Building with Maruxa Murphy

"When you place certain elements into play to help people create that sense of belonging, to help people feel loved, truly, genuinely loved what is really possible from there." - Maruxa Murphy   In this episode of The Widest Net Pamela is joined by Maruxa Murphy, an award-winning community experience designer, strategist, entrepreneur, author and catalyst for change who has been transforming communities since the year 2000. She leads national and international initiatives to foster meaningful co

Feb 1, 2023 • 51:21

017: How to Approach Goals with Humanity Intact with Tara McMullin

017: How to Approach Goals with Humanity Intact with Tara McMullin

“What I've found over the years is that there's a way to sort of lay these things out and describe where we're going with it, how it's different than what they've done before, and give people options within a sort of wider, systematic kind of philosophy of work.” - Tara McMullin   In this episode of The Widest Net Pamela chats with Tara McMullin, writer, podcaster and producer of What Works, about finding success and satisfaction in your daily practices. During their conversation, Tara outlines

Jan 18, 2023 • 35:12

016: The Key Elements of Powerful Beacon Content with Nancy Duarte

016: The Key Elements of Powerful Beacon Content with Nancy Duarte

“There's something magical when you can see the look in people's eyes, that your body of work is going to change them. It's no feeling like that.” - Nancy Duarte   In this episode of The Widest Net, I am pleased to be joined by Nancy Duarte. Nancy Duarte, known as the “the Storyteller of the Valley” is CEO of Duarte Inc. and author of six bestselling books. For over 30 years, Duarte Inc. has worked with the highest performing brands and executives in the world. The insights from these engagement

Dec 14, 2022 • 37:55

015: How to Attract and Retain Gen Z Workers with Pedro Ortiz

015: How to Attract and Retain Gen Z Workers with Pedro Ortiz

“I always told myself, I'm not going to be that negative boss, I am going to be totally the opposite of that. So they taught me something by modeling something negative that I knew I wasn't going to do, if I ever did become the boss.” ~ Pedro Ortiz   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, I am excited to talk with my kids’, Josh and Angie's boss, Pedro Ortiz. This is both their first jobs and they absolutely LOVE working with and for Pedro. I knew I wanted to have a conversation with Pedro a

Nov 30, 2022 • 29:46

014: Making People Remarkable with Guy Kawasaki

014: Making People Remarkable with Guy Kawasaki

“You know, people say I have the Midas touch, like everything I touch turns to gold. They have it wrong, I only touch gold.” ~ Guy Kawasaki   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, I am joined by the incomparable Guy Kawasaki for a lively and thought provoking conversation about the remarkable people he has interviewed and the impact he would like to leave through his podcast, Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People. Guy Kawasaki is the Chief Evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s Re

Nov 16, 2022 • 26:03

013: Making Revolutionary Change at Scale with Caleb Gardner

013: Making Revolutionary Change at Scale with Caleb Gardner

“I want to empower individual contributors, employees, managers, and leaders to be able to not only have the tools to push their organizations in a more equitable and human direction, but know how to have the kind of change leadership that can really be transformative.” - Caleb Gardner   In this episode of The Widest Net, Caleb Gardner, Managing Partner of 18 Coffees joins me to talk about his vision for revolutionary change and leadership through his new book, No Point B: Rules for Leading Chan

Nov 2, 2022 • 29:12

012: The BOSS™ Shift: Do What You Love Without Sacrificing Yourself to Do it with La’Vista Jones

012: The BOSS™ Shift: Do What You Love Without Sacrificing Yourself to Do it with La’Vista Jones

“I am done glorifying busyness. Busyness is not the new chic. It is not business goals or a cause for celebration…Burnout is not my final destination” - La’Vista Jones   In this episode of The Widest Net, La’Vista Jones joins me today to talk about self-care and her upcoming book, The BOSS™ Shift which is a book she wrote for women who are ready to make a shift towards living life on their own terms because they are no longer willing to sacrifice themselves in pursuit of the work they love doing

Oct 19, 2022 • 33:42

011: Lessons From Building a New Podcast Beacon with Pamela Slim

011: Lessons From Building a New Podcast Beacon with Pamela Slim

“I get to live with a lot of cool beacons through the work that I do. I love the mix of work that we do locally, as well as the work that I get to do with my amazing clients all over the world.” - Pamela Slim   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pamela closes out the season reflecting on creating her own beacon with this podcast and sharing some insights to what she has learned along the way and her vision for the future.   Here’s what you can expect from this episode:  Pam’s transitio

Sep 28, 2022 • 17:30

010: The Secret to Great Partnerships with Charlie Gilkey

010: The Secret to Great Partnerships with Charlie Gilkey

“I find that the best relationships in my life are the multi dimensional ones, to where it's not just one role, because that's a confining way to look at a human being. And we're not just one role to one person.” - Charlie Gilkey   An essential component of The Widest Net book and a topic that every client Pamela Slim has ever had asks about is building effective partnerships. In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam’s longtime friend, past business partner and occasional client Charlie Gi

Sep 14, 2022 • 52:59

009: Getting Your Money Mindset and Systems Right For Business Growth with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

009: Getting Your Money Mindset and Systems Right For Business Growth with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

“There's a reason the first part of the phrase personal finances is personal, because it really is personal and individualized and unique to every individual.” - Lynnette Khalfani-Cox   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast we are excited to have as our guest The Money Coach, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox. Lynnette is a longtime friend and collaborator of Pamela Slim and served as her financial expert for her first book, Escape from Cubicle Nation.  As a former financial news journalist for The Wall

Aug 31, 2022 • 50:18

008: Building A Wide and Strong Net in Social and Political Movements with Debbie Nez-Manuel

008: Building A Wide and Strong Net in Social and Political Movements with Debbie Nez-Manuel

“People are not always ready for ideas that come from people of color or that come from Native American communities. Because there are such different value systems; there are sometimes opposite value systems...in the long run, we can't create any kind of change for the better if we don't have those hard conversations.” - Debbie Nez-Manuel   Debbie Nez-Manuel is Tséníjíkiní, Cliff Dweller People of Klagetoh. She is born to the Tsénahabiłnii, Sleepy Rock People of Nashchitti, New Mexico. She is a

Aug 17, 2022 • 40:31

007: Growing a Service-Based Business by Productizing IP with Emad Georgy

007: Growing a Service-Based Business by Productizing IP with Emad Georgy

“Our most precious gems are our people, our most precious asset in our companies is our people's time, and how we use it. So I think being good stewards of that, and also playing some role in solving that gets me to wake up excited every day.” - Emad Georgy In this episode of The Widest Net, Pamela sits down with Emad Georgy, an experienced and successful technology leader, who has developed a global standard for measuring technology health, which is used by thousands of organizations.   Named E

Aug 3, 2022 • 38:46

006: How to Build an Inclusive Recruiting Model with André Blackman

006: How to Build an Inclusive Recruiting Model with André Blackman

“We are focused on building a more diverse and inclusive workforce ecosystem to power an equitable future of health. Connecting like minded individuals, equipping them with resources and insights, and then launching them into amazing careers and opportunities.” ~ André Blackman In this episode of The Widest Net, Pamela is having a conversation with André Blackman who is the CEO of Onboard Health, a specialized executive search and advisory firm focused on creating a more inclusive future of heal

Jul 20, 2022 • 46:23

005: From Friction to Flow to Free Time: Finding Joy in Systems with Jenny Blake

005: From Friction to Flow to Free Time: Finding Joy in Systems with Jenny Blake

“I believe in the energetics of what we infuse into the business into our products. As we're creating them, our joy matters.”  - Jenny Blake In this episode of The Widest Net, we are excited to have Jenny Blake in the virtual studio! Jenny is an author, podcaster and keynote speaker who specializes in helping you create systems that help your business flow seamlessly.   After 5 years working with Google, Jenny embarked on her own business journey, created and licensed Pivot Programs that aid com

Jun 22, 2022 • 50:11

004: Strategic Relationship Building with Pamela Slim

004: Strategic Relationship Building with Pamela Slim

“I feel like it was so helpful in the span of one month to be participating in some quite different ecosystems, people might have shared values and an ethos of relationship building and being open to partnership. But the specific way in which they did it was quite different.”  - Pamela Slim In this episode of The Widest Net, Pamela is continuing walking us through building a highly relational business through the lens of the ecosystem like she talks about in her book, The Widest Net. Today, the

Jun 8, 2022 • 18:59

003: Standing Out In a Sea of Sameness with Karley Cunningham

003: Standing Out In a Sea of Sameness with Karley Cunningham

“When we understand our fundamental beliefs and truths, it bakes in differentiation, because no two businesses have the same purpose or mission.” - Karley Cunningham In this episode of The Widest Net, Pam sits down with Karley Cunningham, the first person mentioned in the book, The Widest Net as well as longtime “framily” member and client. Karley is a big thinker, dedicated community builder as well as the Founder, Creative Strategist & Growth Accelerator at Big Bold Brand.    The core of Karle

May 18, 2022 • 47:02

002: Understanding the Community Building Blocks of Equity, Justice and Inclusion with Desiree Adaway

002: Understanding the Community Building Blocks of Equity, Justice and Inclusion with Desiree Adaway

“It doesn't matter what you do, and what you have in place - if you are not building deep, right relationships with your partners and colleagues you’re actually losing at this game.” - Desiree Adaway   In this episode of The Widest Net Podcast, Pam and guest Desiree Adaway engage in a deep and impactful conversation about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in business. We couldn’t imagine anyone better to lead this discussion than Desiree Adaway, the founder and principal of The Adaway Group, one o

May 4, 2022 • 55:02

001: The Widest Net Foundations with Pamela Slim

001: The Widest Net Foundations with Pamela Slim

“To build strong sustainable companies, we as business owners need foundational practices to ensure that we are always seeding new opportunities and presenting offers to the market that people want.” - Pamela Slim    Today’s episode marks the launch of Pamela Slim’s newest podcast - The Widest Net. Pamela Slim is an award winning author, business coach and the co-founder of Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona with her husband, Darryl where they host scores of diverse community leaders and

May 3, 2022 • 16:23

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