New and Noteworthy with Dave Westwood

The guests for Episode 38 are the hosts of SHIFTing Work, Dwain Scott and Van Shumake Jr.. Both have worked full time jobs, had side businesses and are now guiding themselves and others to shift from the 9-5 job to an entrepreneurial path.   Topics discussed: The importance of online communities and how they have benefitted Dwain and Van The importance of accountability partners and how they hold each other accountable Dwain’s previous podcast Lean Me, Lean U and what happened with that show Their strategy to reach the top of iTunes New and Noteworthy shortly after the show’s release Being on David Ralph’s Join Up Dots prior to launch and how that helped the show What happens when you don’t have the support of the people closest to you Obstacles people face when starting their own business The fear of the boss finding out about entrepreneurial ventures when you’re an employee Working together doing a podcast even though they haven’t met face t

The guest of Episode 37 is Tony Bruno, host of his new podcast, aptly titled, “The Tony Bruno Show”.  Tony a Philadelphia radio icon, hosting the morning show on 610 WIP-AM (now 94 WIP-FM) and most recently worked mid-days at 97.5 The Fanatic.  Tony also has had national notoriety as one of the original hosts on ESPN Radio and Fox Sports Radio.  (As a side note: Tony recently returned to WIP filling in on the afternoon time slot with Josh Innes.  This has led to speculation that a return to terrestrial radio may be imminent.  It’s also started a Twitter battle between Tony and Mike Missanelli, afternoon host at The Fanatic.  You can read about it here.  Our interview was recorded prior to this.)  Some of the topics discussed: Why Tony chose to do a podcast instead of returning to radio His podcasting partnership with Liberty Broadcasting Company, which features shows from Kyle Scott of Crossing Broad and Bleeding Green Nation Tony&

The guest of Episode 36 is the founder and Chief Executive Angel of SavingsAngel.com, which has helped saved shoppers tens of millions of dollars in the past 8 years. He is also the host of the podcast “90 Days to Abundance”, which not only shares some of the content from SavingsAngel but also shares tips to increase income.     Topics covered:   How Josh became a savings expert How people can save $300-$400/month on groceries using Savings Angel Who is the typical customer using Savings Angel Why Josh decided to not use the Savings Angel brand when doing his podcast Types of savings tips offered on the podcast Josh’s new venture, MillionsInFreeMedia.com.     Other links and resources:   “90 Days to Abundance” on iTunes and Stitcher Savings Angel website Millions in Free Media website Savings Angel on Facebook and Twitter Josh Elledge on Twitter

The guest of Episode 35 is Matt McWilliams, host of the top-rated podcast, “The World Changer Show”.  Matt is a successful affiliate marketer, a personal coach, consultant and podcaster.   says he is a world changer and believes that everyone has the potential to be a world changer too.     Some of the topics covered: Why Matt pressed on through adversity instead of giving up What affiliate marketing is and how entrepreneurs can make money doing it How affiliate marketing has changed over the years The things and entrepreneur should look for in a affiliate manager The importance of community when building a platform Matt’s strategy in launching his podcast The differences in audience engagement between blogging and podcasting Turning disadvantages into advantages Some of the free resources available on Matt’s website.   Other links and resources: The World Changer Show on iTunes and Stitcher Matt McWilliams’ website Matt McWilliam

The guest of Episode 34 of "New and Noteworthy with Dave Westwood" is Darrin Bentley of "Big Wig Nation".  Darrin is a rock musician, has worked on Wall Street and interviews some of today’s biggest influencers that are successful in all areas of life on his show. Some of the topics covered: Why Darrin's show isn't for everyone Darrin's advancement in his career despite being a high school dropout Why Darrin turned down a 6-figure job offer and how he had the support of his wife The definition of a "Big Wig" Accountability to yourself as an entrepreneur Darrin's strategy to get high-profile guests Darrin's favorite type of music and favorite movies   Other links: Big Wig Nation on iTunes and Stitcher Big Wig Nation website Darrin Bentley on Facebook and Twitter  

The guest for Episode 33 is Jim Adams, who hosts “Family Matters First” with his wife Teresa. Jim is called Mr.Enthusiasm for his energetic style of presenting God’s word on the subject’s of marriage, family, fathering, and leadership training. Adopted when he was 2 weeks old, Jim would grow up to be an AP All-American football player at Delta State and was named to their sports hall of fame. While in college, he would meet his wife and they would go on to have 4 children.    Some of the topics covered: ● Why most people don’t know how to be married or be in a healthy relationship ● Can couples be successful in their relationships without having a relationship with God? ● How failures affected Jim’s marriage and how he and his wife overcame the trials and tribulations ● How children change the dynamics of a marriage ● The common themes that come up with couples in their relationships ● How Jim and Teresa’s styles complement each other ● Why marriage is not a

The guest of Episode 32 is Alan Stein who, along with Adam Bradley, is the co-host of “Hardwood Hustle”, the top-rated basketball podcast.  Alan is the owner of Stronger Team and the strength & conditioning coach for the nationally ranked DeMatha Catholic High School basketball program. Alan brings a wealth of valuable experience to his training arsenal from over a decade of extensive work with elite high school, college, and NBA players.     Some of the topics covered:   Alan’s thoughts regarding the current climate in the NBA and how new commissioner Adam Silver is handling his new role Adam’s opinion on how players from other countries are having an impact on the game, even at the high school level Why Adam and Alan have been critical of AAU Basketball Kids changing their play to capture that “SportsCenter moment” How coaches can effectively coach fundamentals with kids Getting high profile guests like Mark Cuban and Kevi

The guests of Episode 31 are Marcus and Ashley Kusi of “The First Year Marriage Show”.  Dealing with the first years of marriage and can be a struggle; even for Marcus and Ashley, their first year wasn’t easy.  It was these struggles that inspired them to help other couples and start their podcast.    Some of the topics discussed: Dealing with possible deportation, cultural differences and other obstacles most newlyweds don’t typically deal with What inspired Marcus and Ashley to help other couples in their marriages The importance of connecting emotionally first before connecting sexually How children changed marriage for Marcus and Ashley The importance of a family theme Other links and resources: The First Year Marriage Show on iTunes and Stitcher The First Year Marriage website Marcus Kusi on Facebook/Twitter

The guest of Episode 30 is Doug Goldstein.  Doug is a certified financial planner and the president of Profile Financial Services. He is also best selling author of several books and the host of “Rich as a King”, a financial podcast that uses chess as a metaphor to explain financial concepts.   Topics covered:   Doug’s start on  Wall Street and building up a successful financial practice in the States before moving to Israel with your family. The economic differences between Israel and the United States The types of services Doug does for clients The types of financial matters that are most important to individuals relocating from the United States The differences between Rich as a King and Doug’s other podcast, Goldstein on Gelt Why it’s more effective to have an annual budget than a monthly budget The most critical keys to building wealth How chess strategies can be applied to personal finance   Other links and resources: Rich as a King

The guest of Episode 29 is Troy McElfresh, who is the founder of A World of Mouth Network, which features e-books, videos and resources designed to help small business owners take action in their business.  He’s also the host of “The Small Business Series”, which features small business owners and their stories.     Some of the topics covered: Whether featuring local brick-and-mortar businesses instead online entrepreneurs was by design Why Troy decided to promote small businesses for free instead of using these interviews as a moneymaker Promoting his other businesses through the podcast How Troy found guests outside of his local area through LinkedIn The role Troy’s wife, Angi, plays on the show   Other resources:   Small Business Series on iTunes and Stitcher “A World of Mouth” website Troy McElfresh on Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn

The guest of Episode 28 is Josh LaFrance who is an IT supervisor for a school district in Vermont.  Josh also has a successful computer repair business and is the host of the weekly podcast “Mr. Techie’s Computer Academy”. Some of the topics discussed: Josh’s tech rewind episodes Josh’s fiance Amy and her role on the show How the podcast has helped Josh’s computer repair business The demographics of the typical person looking for computer training Josh’s opinion of the new iPhone 6 Where the battle between Apple, Android and Windows Phone is going as well as Mac vs. PC Josh’s opinions on the Chromebook and the Google platform Google, Facebook: Is there really privacy in an online world? Google’s business platform, Google Docs for Business The future of computing and mobile platforms The app YikYak and bullying in schools   Other links and resources: Mr. Techie’s Computer Academy on iTunes and Stitcher Josh LaFranc

    The guest of Episode 27 is Jonah Wilson.  Even though he is only 17 years old and still in high school, he has developed mobile apps, is a money coach and is the host of the podcast “Money Making Millennials”.     Some of the topics covered:   What Jonah’s peers think of his podcast How Jonah got started as an entrepreneur Being a virtual assistant How homeschooling and his parents impacted Jonah’s entrepreneurial journey Getting guests on his show Some of the ways teens can make money Whether it’s easier or more difficult today for young people to make money than it used to be in the past Jonah’s opinion on college and whether a college education is worth pursuing in today’s environment Using Instagram to promote the podcast or as a business platform     Other resources:   Money Making Millennials on iTunes and Stitcher Money Making Millennials website Creative Live website Jonah Wilson on Twitteran

The guest of Episode 26 is Simon Granner of The Simon Granner Show, where he interviews today’s entrepreneurs.  Simon is also a business coach who helps entrepreneurs “level up” their lives and their businesses through the implementation of systems and processes.     Some of the topics discussed:   How fellow podcaster Chris Cerrone of the Cerrone Show inspired Simon and whether he self-titled his podcast because of Chris. The advantages of “branding yourself” compared to building a name brand? The pros and cons of going after big names to interview when starting a podcast The challenges of doing a video podcast Implementing systems to make your business and life more efficient (and why people don’t do them) What Simon did to prepare for his wedding and why it delayed the air date of this episode Other links: The Simon Granner Show on iTunes, Stitcher and Soundcloud Simon Granner’s website Simon Granner on Facebook and Twitter  

The guest of Episode 25 is Ani Alexander, host of the podcast “Write 2 B Read”.  Ani left her corporate career to become an author and has penned the best-selling fiction books DreamDown and Highfall.  Her podcast features interviews with authors and resources for people looking to write their own novels.  Ani also coaches others aspiring to write.  Some of the topics discussed in this episode:   How the Kindle platform has helped open doors for authors to get published How Kindle Unlimited program will impact authors. How authors that self-publish their books can make their books look as good as traditional publishers How Ani’s has reached a worldwide audience, despite living in Armenia and what people from her country think of her doing a podcast The differences in audience engagement between blogging, podcasting and writing a book Other links and resources mentioned:   Write 2 B Read on iTunes and Stitcher Ani Alexander on Facebook and Twitter

The guest of Episode 24 is Chris Marr, who is the founder of Learning Everyday, which has been established to assist small businesses with marketing and business development.  He has also establishedThe Content Marketing Academy, Scotland’s first and only annual content marketing conference, and is the founder and host ofThe Marketing Academy Podcast, both of which are great examples of Chris’ commitment to promoting marketing and guiding business owners.   Topics covered:   What content marketing is and why is it so important to businesses Why businesses don’t blog more often or leverage social media, despite its importance Chris’ unique podcast launch strategy What Chris believes is more challenging, blogging, podcasting or video content and which platform has the most reach The Content Marketing Academy Other tools and resources mentioned: The Marketing Academy Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Learning Everyday website Chris Marr on Facebook and Twitter Eve

The guest of Episode 23 is Adam Hagerman of “10 Minute Money Tips” Minute Money Tips”, which features questions from listeners about common money problems. Adam is a financial coach, a certified financial planner and accredited financial counselor. Some of the topics covered: The 8 Steps to Financial Freedom How much Adam believes is necessary to save for retirement Why people don’t budget Whether it is more important to reduce expenses or increase income Easy ways to reduce spending The importance of an emergency fund Adam’s opinion on Dave Ramsey How the podcast has helped Adam’s financial coaching business Other resources: 10 Minute Money Tips on iTunes and Stitcher Adam Hagerman’s website Adam Hagerman on Facebook and Twitter Sponsor: www.99designs.com  

The guest of Episode 22 is Omar Zenhom, who was an educator and university master for 13 years.  He later attended and dropped out Wharton Business School to start the $100 MBA, a successful online community that teaches entrepreneurs how to start, improve and grow their businesses.  His podcast of the same name has also reached the top of the New and Noteworthy list on iTunes in business.   How important Omar feels a college education is All about the $100 MBA program The importance of community when starting or growing an online business Why the $100 MBA program is so inexpensive How online teaching compares with traditional instruction Omar’s fiance Nicole and her role within the business Omar’s previous failures in podcasting How the podcast has helped Omar’s online business Other links and resources mentioned:   The $100 MBA Show on iTunes and Stitcher The $100 MBA website The $100 MBA | Facebook and Omar Zenhom (@BizRepublic) | Twitter   Thi

The guests of Episode 21 are Chad Brockbrader and Kimberly Demmary, the hosts of “The Hot Girl and That Guy Podcast”, which can be heard live at 10 pm eastern every Monday night on TuneIn Radio, The Podcast Attic Network and on their website.  Chad and Kim do their show live, so this lent a more spontaneous element to the show, the outtakes were even funnier than the actual episode!   Topics covered: Chad and Kim starting a podcast even though they have never met in person The story behind how they came up with the show’s name What Chad and Kim do in their “square” jobs What their “real life friends” think about the podcast The advantages and disadvantages of being part of a network Doing a show live How Saints of Rebellion became the house band of the show Making fun of Amanda Bynes, Justin Bieber and Canada   Other links mentioned: The Hot Girl and That Guy website The Hot Girl and That Guy Podcast on Stitcher and 

The guest for Episode 19 is Bentley Davis of the podcast, “Compassion Plans”.  Bentley is using his podcast as a platform to change the world by featuring other people that making a difference today.  His show provides tips on how everyone can make a difference as well.   Topics discussed:   Transitioning from working in a service environment to doing software development? The misconception that people can make a difference or make money but not both Why people don’t spend time doing things to make the world a better place How people can make time to help make a difference? How Bentley finds guests for his show The importance of a support system when dealing with issues Using Patreon to monetize a podcast or other platform How Bentley Davis plans to make a difference in the world   Other links and resources: Compassion Plans on iTunes and Stitcher SettleIt.org: Settling Complex Arguments http://rbutr.com/ Patreon: Support the creators you love C

The guest on Episode 18 of “New and Noteworthy with Dave Westwood” is Dino Watt from the podcast, “The Business of Marriage”.  Dino is a professional speaker and a marriage mentor that takes a unique approach in helping couples succeed in their marriage.   Topics covered on the show:   What is “the business of marriage” The challenges do entrepreneurs have with regard to marriages as compared to those who strictly work in the corporate world How single entrepreneurs can benefit from Dino’s coaching techniques “Systematizing” your marriage for success.  What does that mean? How to talk about sex even when others are around How to have a “balanced sexual diet” Financial infidelity in marriage Differences between male and female entrepreneurs and home-based entrepreneurs and brick-and-mortar business owners Other links and resources mentioned: “The Business of Marriage” on iTunes and Stitcher T