Relationships Rule – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Automation and AI should make business easier—not strip away the personal connections that make it thrive.

Shaun Whynacht, founder of Blue Cow Marketing, has spent over a decade helping businesses use automation without losing the human touch. He believes that the right technology should free up time for deeper client relationships, not replace them. Shaun shares how small business owners can use AI and automation to streamline processes, manage follow-ups, and create more meaningful interactions with clients. From using AI tools to enhancing communication, to creating personalized follow-up systems, Shaun shows how automation can help you work smarter while keeping relationships at the heart of your business.

Highlights:

• Find out how automation can save time on repetitive tasks while keeping your business personal and engaging.
• Learn how to categorize tasks so you know what to automate, delegate, or eliminate for maximum efficiency.
• Discover AI-powered tools that improve follow-ups, note-taking, and client communication without feeling robotic.
• Explore ways to use automation to enhance—not replace—genuine relationship-building with clients.
• Get practical strategies to streamline your workflow and free up time for high-value business activities.

Connect with Shaun:

Website: https://www.bluecowmarketing.ca

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunwhynacht

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3 Card Sampler – you won’t regret it.

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listener!

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The way you think about money is just as important as how you spend or save it.

Chad Hufford brings a fresh perspective to financial planning, showing how shifting your mindset around money can open doors to real financial freedom. It’s not just about crunching numbers or making more income—it’s about smart decisions, strategic investing, and changing the way you think about wealth.

He unpacks the habits that lead to financial independence, why patience is a game-changer, and how small, intentional choices today can create massive impact in the future. Whether you’re just starting to take control of your finances or looking to build long-term security, Chad’s insights will make you rethink the way you manage, grow, and protect your money.

Highlights:

• Shift your mindset around money to see it as a tool for creating freedom, not just a means for survival.
• Develop habits that build long-term wealth through consistency, patience, and intentional decision-making.
• Learn how financial independence isn’t about luck—it’s about strategic planning and disciplined execution.
• Explore ways to improve financial conversations within your family to create a stronger, healthier money mindset.
• Understand why small financial choices today can lead to major financial security in the future.

Connect with Chad:

Website: https://www.veritasalaska.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-hufford-066208100/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritas.alaska/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeritasWealthManagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@veritasalaska

Book: Forging Financial Freedom

In appreciation for being here, I have some gifts for you:

A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile:

An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by taking the

3 Card Sampler – you won’t regret it.

AND … Don’t forget to connect with me on LinkedIn and be eligible for my

complimentary LinkedIn profile audit – I do one each month for a lucky

listener!

Connect with me:

http://JanicePorter.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/

https://www.facebook.com/janiceporter1

https://www.instagram.com/socjanice/

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Bring the magic of Disney to your small businesses by showing how exceptional customer service creates unforgettable loyalty.

Join me as I chat with Vance Morris, a former Disney executive turned small business owner and customer experience expert. Vance shares how his time at Disney taught him the power of systems, emotional connections, and attention to detail. He explains how these lessons help him create “walk-on-burning-coals loyalty” for his customers. Whether it’s using direct mail, personal touches like handwritten notes, or even bringing flowers to fix a service mistake, Vance emphasizes that great customer service is about making people feel valued and remembered.

With his signature humor and actionable advice, Vance shows how small businesses can stand out by focusing on the details that build trust and long-term relationships. His approach proves that delivering exceptional experiences isn’t just for Disney—it’s for any business that cares about its customers.

Highlights:

• Learn how creating consistent systems can make every customer interaction smooth, memorable, and impactful.
• Discover why emotional connections, like personalized touches in service and marketing, lead to customer loyalty.
• Understand how creative strategies, like direct mail and thoughtful gestures, keep your business top of mind.
• Gain insights into turning service mistakes into opportunities to strengthen customer relationships.
• Explore practical ways to deliver standout customer experiences that build trust and long-term success.

Connect with Vance:

Website: https://deliverservicenow.com

Get Vance’s book, Systematic Magic, for free now at https://book.deliverservicenow.com/free-book

In appreciation for being here, I have some gifts for you:

A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile:

An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by taking the

3 Card Sampler – you won’t regret it.

AND … Don’t forget to connect with me on LinkedIn and be eligible for my

complimentary LinkedIn profile audit – I do one each month for a lucky

listener!

Connect with me:

http://JanicePorter.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/

https://www.facebook.com/janiceporter1

https://www.instagram.com/socjanice/

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In my podcast interview with Ed Tate, we discussed several key points related to effective business presentations. Ed explained his approach to "breathing life into business presentations" by using storytelling and engaging openings. He also shared his three elements of an effective presenter and described his story finder process for identifying compelling narratives. Ed emphasized that ordinary stories are often the best stories, and provided tips for keeping virtual audiences engaged through creativity. He shared how the advice to "have an emergency ending" helped him win a competition and change his life forever. Finally, we talked about Ed's winning speech, "One Of Those Days," and the inspiration behind it. 

In this episode you will learn:

• What does it mean by “breathing life into business presentations”.
• Three elements of an effective presenter.
• The story finder process.
• How ordinary stories are the best stories.
• Three elements of an opening.
• Tips for virtual presentations - be creative enough to keep your audience engaged.
• How the advice “have an emergency ending” helped Ed win the competition and changed his life forever.
• What is his winning speech, ”One Of Those Days” about.

Learn more about Ed: https://edtate.com/

Contact Ed: ed@edtate.com / (303) 766-1642

A little about me:

I began my career as a teacher, was a corporate trainer for many years, and then found my niche training & supporting business owners, entrepreneurs & sales professionals to network at a world-class level. My passion is working with motivated people, who are coachable and who want to build their businesses through relationship marketing and networking (online & offline). I help my clients create retention strategies, grow through referrals, and create loyal customers by staying connected.

In appreciation for being here, I have a couple of gifts for you.

A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile: https://www.janiceporter.com/linkedin-training.html

An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by sending a FREE greeting card (on me): www.sendacardeverytime.com

Connect with me:

http://JanicePorter.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/

https://www.facebook.com/JanicePorterBiz

https://twitter.com/janiceporter

Join our Relationships Rule community on FB here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/relationshipsrule/

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In this episode, my guest Ricky Powell and I talk about his successful career in the entertainment industry and how it prepared him for his current role in business. He talks about how his experiences led him to believe that “everything happens for a reason” and how Jim Rohn was a huge influence on him. Ricky shares his diverse career path from being a child actor to working in a production company, to having a long career at NBC.

We talk about the importance of experiencing sadness to know happiness, working with heart-centered individuals, and the power of gratitude.

Join us for this fascinating conversation … in particular the stories that illustrate how important it is to be positive, grateful, and joyous so we may thrive in life and be profitable in business.

Learn more about Ricky at: https://www.lifelonghappiness.com/

A little about me:

I began my career as a teacher, was a corporate trainer for many years, and then found my niche training & supporting business owners, entrepreneurs & sales professionals to network at a world-class level. My passion is working with motivated people, who are coachable and who want to build their businesses through relationship marketing and networking (online & offline). I help my clients create retention strategies, grow through referrals, and create loyal customers by staying connected.

In appreciation for being here, I have a couple of gifts for you.

A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile: https://www.janiceporter.com/linkedin-training.html

An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by sending a FREE greeting card (on me): www.sendacardeverytime.com

Connect with me:

http://JanicePorter.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/

https://www.facebook.com/JanicePorterBiz

https://twitter.com/janiceporter

Join our Relationships Rule community on FB here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/relationshipsrule/

Thanks for listening!

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It was great having Melanie Richards on my podcast today. She is a collaboration strategist who helps overwhelmed leaders connect the dots and build stronger business relationships through conversation and team building. Melanie shared her recent study of Positive Intelligence and how this movement is impacting her coaching business. We talk about Melanie’s system for creating connections and its critical element - S.O.A.R.S.

Just listening to all the things Mel is involved with you can hear her passion for people and how she inspires so many to be the best they can be – to BVisible and BProfitable. She is indeed an inspiration herself.

Learn more about Mel and Bvisible:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IncreaseYourVisibilitywithMel/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanierichards/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLSq2no4MwwVHCC5Tpp9lsw

A little about me:

I began my career as a teacher, was a corporate trainer for many years, and then found my niche training & supporting business owners, entrepreneurs & sales professionals to network at a world-class level. My passion is working with motivated people, who are coachable and who want to build their businesses through relationship marketing and networking (online & offline). I help my clients create retention strategies, grow through referrals, and create loyal customers by staying connected.

In appreciation for being here, I have a couple of gifts for you.

A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile: https://www.janiceporter.com/linkedin-training.html

An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by sending a FREE greeting card (on me): www.sendacardeverytime.com

Connect with me:

http://JanicePorter.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/

https://www.facebook.com/JanicePorterBiz

https://twitter.com/janiceporter

Join our Relationships Rule community on FB here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/relationshipsrule/

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I can’t believe it! This is my 200th podcast episode. It is my joy to interview amazing people each week who share my philosophy and values about business. I really do believe that before you actually do any business together it is so important to make others feel special, and show that you care.

In this milestone episode I’m shaking it up! Instead of the usual format I’m going to take a trip down memory lane and share some highlights with you.

I talk about 3 of my favorite episodes and mention several other guests who were amazing too (in case you missed them).

#1] How to Play The Long Game | Dorie Clark | RR120 - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/69a62101-924f-48be-8926-77b116c8e033

#2] A Conversation with Broker and Trilogy Author | Dustan Woodhouse | 116 - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/13b6fa17-b645-4b7c-b1bd-4f990cac07a8

#3] Meet America’s Marketing Motivator Kathy McAfee | RR188 - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/58e5387e-c3c3-4976-ab80-a985f56a6c8b

I feel blessed to have had so many fabulous guests on my podcast – and more importantly I appreciate YOU – loyal listeners – without you it means nothing.

I look forward to another hundred episodes and bringing you interesting people, with interesting stories to tell.

Thank you!

A little about me:

I began my career as a teacher, was a corporate trainer for many years, and then found my niche training & supporting business owners, entrepreneurs & sales professionals to network at a world-class level. My passion is working with motivated people, who are coachable and who want to build their businesses through relationship marketing and networking (online & offline). I help my clients create retention strategies, grow through referrals, and create loyal customers by staying connected.

In appreciation for being here, I have a couple of gifts for you.

A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile: https://www.janiceporter.com/linkedin-training.html

An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by sending a FREE greeting card (on me): www.sendacardeverytime.com

Connect with me:

http://JanicePorter.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/

https://www.facebook.com/JanicePorterBiz

https://twitter.com/janiceporter

Join our Relationships Rule community on FB here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/relationshipsrule/

Thanks for listening!

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Diane Helbig is a business advisor and trainer, award-winning speaker and author, and podcast host. She serves small business owners and professionals who want to realize better outcomes and greater happiness.

Diane likes to say her superpower is being a pragmatic possibilities thinker.

In our conversation Diane and I delve into her process of working with business owners. She understands the best ideas are the ones the client will embrace, and she has the uncanny ability to help bring those to light after consultation – resulting in solutions that work.

Learn more about Diane at: www.helbigenterprises.com

Contact Diane: Phone: 888-229-3357

Email: diane@helbigenterprises.com

You can schedule a no-obligation 30-minute call with Diane at www.talkwithdiane.com

A little about me:

I began my career as a teacher, was a corporate trainer for many years, and then found my niche training & supporting business owners, entrepreneurs & sales professionals to network at a world-class level. My passion is working with motivated people, who are coachable and who want to build their businesses through relationship marketing and networking (online & offline). I help my clients create retention strategies, grow through referrals, and create loyal customers by staying connected.

In appreciation for being here, I have a couple of gifts for you.

A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile: https://www.janiceporter.com/linkedin-training.html

An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by sending a FREE greeting card (on me): www.sendacardeverytime.com

Connect with me:

http://JanicePorter.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/

https://www.facebook.com/JanicePorterBiz

https://twitter.com/janiceporter

Join our Relationships Rule community on FB here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/relationshipsrule/

Thanks for listening!

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Lisa Stambaugh knows words. She began her career in engineering, then IT – because it was thought writing was not a very lucrative career. Madness!

Now into her third act, she helps time-crunched solopreneurs bake up a buffet of sweet stories that make Much Ado About YOU!

Our conversation covered some great stories about spelling and grammar (yes there are such) and why words matter. Lisa is delightful and her newsletters are filled with lessons to learn, as well as being entertaining.

I highly recommend you check out Lisa’s work.

You can find her here:

Website: https://MuchAdoAboutYou.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisastambaugh/

A little about me:

I began my career as a teacher, was a corporate trainer for many years, and then found my niche training & supporting business owners, entrepreneurs & sales professionals to network at a world-class level. My passion is working with motivated people, who are coachable and who want to build their businesses through relationship marketing and networking (online & offline). I help my clients create retention strategies, grow through referrals, and create loyal customers by staying connected.

In appreciation for being here, I have a couple of gifts for you.

A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile: https://www.janiceporter.com/linkedin-training.html

An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by sending a FREE greeting card (on me): www.sendacardeverytime.com

Connect with me:

http://JanicePorter.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/

https://www.facebook.com/JanicePorterBiz

https://twitter.com/janiceporter

Join our Relationships Rule community on FB here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/relationshipsrule/

Thanks for listening!

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With Encore Empire and its founders, Deidre Harter & Carmen Reed-Gilikson, you get a double whammy! 

They have combined their two areas of expertise and years of wisdom as entrepreneurs to create a uniquely holistic approach to launching and growing businesses. 

In this episode we talk about some of the ways they work with 40+ female entrepreneurs to help them increase bottom line profits in their online businesses consistently and holistically by leveraging their past experience, honoring their values, and becoming financially savvy.

Carmen and Deirdre offer many opportunities to see how they work and if they may be a fit for you and your business, from their Virtual Round Table (mini- master mind events) to their Marketing Methodology Workshop (every 8 weeks).  I do recommend checking them out. 

Ways you can connect with Carmen & Deirdre and take advantage of some of their resources:

https://encoreempire.com

https://vip.encoreempire.com/

540-617-8019

A little about me:

I began my career as a teacher, was a corporate trainer for many years, and then found my niche training & supporting business owners, entrepreneurs & sales professionals to network at a world-class level. My passion is working with motivated people, who are coachable and who want to build their businesses through relationship marketing and networking (online & offline). I help my clients create retention strategies, grow through referrals, and create loyal customers by staying connected.

In appreciation for being here, I have a couple of gifts for you.

A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile: https://www.janiceporter.com/linkedin-training.html

An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by sending a FREE greeting card (on me): www.sendacardeverytime.com

Connect with me:

http://JanicePorter.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/

https://www.facebook.com/JanicePorterBiz

https://twitter.com/janiceporter

Join our Relationships Rule community on FB here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/relationshipsrule/

Thanks for listening!

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