Loosely Speaking

MARCH 17, 2009

 Join me for an in-depth interview with Sharon Williams of The 24-hour Secretary , and founder of the Online International Virtual Assistants Convention. You also get a CD of the session and a transcript – so you can check back anytime you need a refresher.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs AZVAs Podcast Episode 1 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 2:34 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: AZVAs Podcast , Life of the Virtual Assistant AZVAs Podcast launches today! Get an extra chance to be entered by “fanning&# the fan page!

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MARCH 12, 2010

Even online retailers need phone support (there’s nothing worse than going to a website and having to unravel the great mystery of figuring out how to contact them beyond the FAQ list!) Out-serve competitors (don’t bash them – just be better!)

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JANUARY 3, 2013

Productivityist.com by Mike Vardy Start Here Archives Store Contact Thinking Ahead Posted on 01/03/2013 // 1 Comment I’m watching Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview right now — for the first time. And as I write this he is talking about how the web is going to change things. We’ll be buying things we used to buy in catalogs online instead.

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JULY 26, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs 11 Halos: Part 5–”Trip to Orem Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 10:10 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Baseball , Sports Ever optimistic, I discovered another silver lining in this lethargic economy: we were able to skedaddle for a few days to watch a some short season baseball.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2012

in its current iteration, I’d like to point you over to the latest Mikes on Mics episode , where Schechter gets to fulfill another dream interview as we talk to Marina Arnaout of Steam Whistle Brewing (the brewery that makes his favourite pilsner). Before I close out the last post on Vardy.me Photo credit: Tharrin (CC BY 2.0)

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

Here’s how I set myself up for this downtime: I wrote several guest posts and took part in several interviews ahead of time. I disconnected from the online world and better connected with my own manifesto and my own to-do list. I pushed aside a lot and forged ahead in others. Photo credit: Matt Reinbold (CC BY 2.0)

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AUGUST 30, 2010

When the FAQ and forums are not enough to help her customers, Elizabeth also has a Help Desk. Some Fortune 500 companies, like Cisco and (ofcourse) Dell, also evolved their customer service strategies by adapting tools like social media, FAQ and specific (tech/non-tech) websites. A customer logs in and sets up a user account.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 2, 2012

I’ve interviewed the likes of David Allen (in an epic interview split into two parts here and here ), Seth Godin , Gretchen Rubin , Scott Belsky (another one split up here and here ), Leo Babauta (twice! And I also gained a whole lot more positives from Eventualism than negatives. – both here and here ) and a slew of others.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 14, 2010

Listen to Picasso After the release of his fourth book Roadshow: Landscape With Drums , I listened to an interview with Neil by original MTV VJ Mark Goodman. Reply James ( @MenwithPens ) January 15, 2010 at 10:31 am When I bought my voice recorder to interview Kevin Parent, I thought to myself, “Great.

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JANUARY 21, 2010

Interviewed By Stand Up Comedian Jordan Cooper Reply Josh Hanagarne ( @joshhanagarne ) January 22, 2010 at 12:47 pm @Kelly: My only goal in life is to have nothing in said life resemble calculus homework. Must be broken or some shit. Now I feel like James, who (apparently) can’t reference to anything “popular&#. Live and learn.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 8, 2010

While going through the FAQ’s a question was posted by one of the user of the same service. It might make an interesting post to interview them about the future and talk about Men with Pens, the next generation… :) How do you make long range plans and engage your successors in a field that changes by the minute?

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JUNE 27, 2010

Blog World Expo in Las Vegas- My Unanswered Questions Reply James ( @MenwithPens ) June 28, 2010 at 1:07 pm @Cal – When I interviewed a famous songwriter , he mentioned that creatives tend to catch the perfect idea or words like slippery fish in their hands. Of course being well rested is one of the things that enables me to do that.

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JUNE 30, 2010

Even as an introverted writer I do get “out there&# quite a lot…I’m a writer, editor and publisher…but I realize that I get edgy if I’ve had too much social interaction and make sure I schedule alone time right after an interview, a party, conference, etc., to recharge.

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MAY 26, 2010

I think if you remain open throughout the day (looking at great design, listening to music, talking to people) writing seems to come naturally once you get the one good idea, the one spark that puts you into a good writing mood. Murlu´s last blog.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Entrepreneur Interview: Chris McClain of Chris McClain Productions Reply Melinda | SuperWAHM ( @Superwahm1 ) April 21, 2010 at 2:04 am Geez Tei, even unicorns aren’t safe around you… Hope you enjoyed that steak my dear… LOL We like to be around people who are like us. Thanks for yet another great post.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 11, 2010

Blog better by interviewing a better blogger Reply John Soares ( @TheJohnSoares ) March 12, 2010 at 9:04 am I think nearly all businesses will benefit from having at least a brochure site that they can refer customers to, and that can bring Internet searchers to them. I like it – this is an excellent way to stand out.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Interview with AJ Healy, Tommy Storm & the Galactic Knights Reply James ( @MenwithPens ) December 2, 2009 at 11:36 am @HowDid – (That name reminds me of Howdy-Do… lol) It’s never to late to join in the discussion. polite proud parent applause here) NaNo’s mass momentum and group goal setting are astounding.

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JUNE 13, 2010

Well, Dean came through with flying colors and sent me half the interview – by the time I hit the end, I couldn’t wait to read the rest. And you’ll learn why right here in this valuable interview with a pro copywriter. Peter Shallard - The Shrink for Entrepreneurs ( @petershallard ) June 14, 2010 at 1:39 am Cool interview.

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

Interview with World Traveler, Robert Fitzsimmons Reply Cathy ( @kookieskrumble ) December 9, 2009 at 6:33 am I would have to say it is a choice. I am with Amy here, I wouldn’t pay for most of the blogs I read because they don’t consistently deliver the exact content I want to read. John Bardos´s last blog.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 28, 2017

Interview series. Do videos for each of your FAQ questions – You do have an FAQ page on your website, right? Video record live interviews you host, and post them on your website and social media channels. Welcome Video for your website home page. Product or Service Description Videos. The Top Ten. Promotional.

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APRIL 4, 2010

I think the biggest challenge is first interviewing a potential consultant so you know s/he walks the walk that’s talked. Thoughtwrestling Interview – WhiteFeather Reply AC Contractor April 5, 2010 at 3:55 pm thanks, i think that consultants could really help benefit a business. We can help. Mark Dykeman´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 11, 2010

That new shirt is supposed to make you more successful at the job interview. Entrepreneur Interview: Chris McClain of Chris McClain Productions Reply Patricia ( @lokahiandquill ) April 12, 2010 at 10:03 am It’s Monday, and perhaps that’s why I feel like playing devil’s advocate here. Thanks again for sharing.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Email the owners and offer to guest post or to do an interview. I recently did an interview on my blog for the interviews with up and coming bloggers podcast, and the guy I interviewed was named Rich Lazarra. If you’re Dick the Cupcake Maker, then be that guy. Start leaving comments. Start offering some value.

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JULY 11, 2010

I cut back my blogging from three plus posts a week to one post and one interview. Free Podcast Interviews With Successful Bloggers Reply John Smith July 12, 2010 at 11:52 am Amazing post! I’m still active, I’m just more selective — fewer blog posts, fewer blog comments, fewer tweets. And I’m happier.

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APRIL 22, 2010

That’s why you’re supposed to wear a tie and stand up even when you’re doing a phone interview. People can hear confidence over the phone, through the Internet and even by watching you sit on the bus with a newspaper. But if you are going to fake it until you make it, you may want to invest in some theater skills.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

Get out and interview people on your article/content. Come up with interview questions on "Have you ever been in this situation?" Here's one way I repurposed a teleseminar interview: 1. The interview was recorded and transcribed. 2) Recycle. Get their ideas. " etc. Clone Yourself With Video.

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DECEMBER 13, 2009

Volunteer Global, Interview with Sarah Van Auken Reply Heather Villa ( @IAC_Heather ) December 14, 2009 at 5:39 am While I may not use my degree everyday, it definitely helps in what I do. A communications degree got me an interview but after a few years, no one bothered to ask me about my communications degree. Knowledge is valuable.

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JANUARY 19, 2010

Great Work Interview Scott Belsky, founder of Behance and the 99% Blog Reply Devin January 22, 2010 at 9:37 am My fav? Reply Michael ( @boxofcrayons ) January 22, 2010 at 8:54 am OK – so we now have the entire script of TPB posted here. Besides “As you wish&# - Humperdink *smells the vial* Iocane powder.

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MAY 9, 2010

I’ve always just conducted mini-interviews to gather information I needed. Sometimes a recorded interview can be even more powerful as well. N/A The way I get around the problem of “non-answers&# such as these is by collecting the answers to my questions in an interview. I’ll be switching soon.

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JUNE 2, 2010

How To Professionally Conduct a Interview? I think Guest Post Guidelines Page is very important. I created that page from my first day of blogging LOl !! Thanks for sharing this great post. Dev Dev | Technshare´s last blog. Reply Heather Villa ( @IAC_Heather ) June 3, 2010 at 1:24 am What a great guest post on guest posts!

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MAY 23, 2010

Did more than my share of hiring before a recent move into the world of freelance, and got tired of hearing in interviews about what a great opportunity this would be for the applicant. I was happy to hear that, but it did nothing to answer the core question in any job interview, “Why are you the right fit for this job?&#

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Female names are less likely to get called in for interviews than male ones – to the extent that some resume experts often give the advice that women applying for jobs in a “male-dominated” field should consider going by their initials. We’ve passed the “resume” stage, and entered the “interview” stage.

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MARCH 23, 2010

It Isn’t an Interview You’re all savvy readers, so I’m sure you recognize the problem here. Fun Gets Real Answers Write your client back and explain that this isn’t an audition or a job interview. I am a professional with excellent communication skills. I work well in teams and independently. Oooooookay. Team player?

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

And today, we have something very special for you here at Men with Pens – please enjoy my interview on creative careers with Québecois singer/songwriter Kevin Parent. And yet, you’ve mentioned often, in your songs, in your interviews, that you feel a strong pull to recharge your batteries. Solid interview guys!

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