Explore every episode of the podcast The Price and Value Journey

Build Authority and Clients Through Podcast Guesting, with Noémi Beres, Podcast Connections (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 136) Join host John Ray on The Price and Value Journey as he speaks with Noémi Beres, co-owner of Podcast Connections booking agency, about the powerful strategy of podcast guesting for service professionals. Discover why podcast guesting […] The post Build Authority and Clients Through Podcast Guesting, with Noémi Beres, Podcast Connections appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

How Purpose Builds Value Confidence, with Shane Jackson (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 135) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray shares a powerful conversation with Shane Jackson, leader of Jackson Healthcare and author of This Is the Thing: About Life, Joy and Owning Your Purpose. They explore the […] The post How Purpose Builds Value Confidence, with Shane Jackson appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Price Without Fear, with pricing expert Andrew Bailey (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 134) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, pricing expert Andrew Bailey joins host John Ray to explore why fear and hesitation dominate so many conversations around pricing. Drawing on his extensive experience as a pricing strategist and negotiation coach, […] The post Price Without Fear, with pricing expert Andrew Bailey appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Powerful, with Diana Fritz (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 133) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, executive coach and author Diana Fritz shares the story behind her hard-earned wisdom. She talks about how surviving cancer, navigating single parenthood, and leading in high-stakes environments […] The post You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Powerful, with Diana Fritz appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Self-Leadership for Sustainable Success, with Dr. Kate McCombs (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 132) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray discusses the often-overlooked aspect of self-leadership with Dr. Kate McCombs, assistant professor of management at Samford University and founder of RH Leadership. Kate defines self-leadership as the practice of […] The post Self-Leadership for Sustainable Success, with Dr. Kate McCombs appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The Invisible Value of What Never Happens, with Benny Carreon, Velocity Technology Group (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 131) How do you express the value of something that does not occur? That question is one area of focus in this episode of The Price and Value Journey, as host John Ray welcomes Benny Carreon, founder […] The post The Invisible Value of What Never Happens, with Benny Carreon, Velocity Technology Group appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Divorcing Your Business Partner, with Bill Piercy, Berman Fink Van Horn (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 130) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray welcomes Bill Piercy, a widely respected business litigator with Berman Fink Van Horn and author of Life’s Too Short for a Bad Business Partner. Specializing […] The post Divorcing Your Business Partner, with Bill Piercy, Berman Fink Van Horn appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Meg Rentschler’s Journey from Therapist to Executive Coaching (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 129) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray interviews Meg Rentschler, an executive coach known for her deep listening, practical insights, and real-world coaching expertise. Meg shares her transformative journey from a long-time therapist to a successful […] The post Meg Rentschler’s Journey from Therapist to Executive Coaching appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

From Corporate to Calling: The Career Transition Blueprint with Rory Verrett (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 128) What does it take to leave behind a successful corporate career and pursue work that truly feels like a calling? In this episode, executive recruiter and coach Rory Verrett joins The Price and Value Journey to share The […] The post From Corporate to Calling: The Career Transition Blueprint with Rory Verrett appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Building Genuine Connections: Janice Porter on Relationship Marketing (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 127) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray welcomes Janice Porter, a relationship marketing specialist, LinkedIn trainer, and host of the Relationships Rule podcast. Janice shares her unique approach to building genuine and lasting relationships through LinkedIn […] The post Building Genuine Connections: Janice Porter on Relationship Marketing appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The Power of Persistence and Value in Sales, with Sales Coach Jacob Hicks (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 126) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray sits down with Jacob Hicks, a dynamic sales coach, consultant, and host of the Purpose Driven Progress podcast. Jacob shares his journey from a […] The post The Power of Persistence and Value in Sales, with Sales Coach Jacob Hicks appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The Value of Operational Efficiency, with Dennis Jackson, WorX Solutions (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 125) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray interviews Dennis Jackson, founder of WorX Solutions. Dennis shares his experience transitioning from the corporate world to starting his own business, focused on helping small and […] The post The Value of Operational Efficiency, with Dennis Jackson, WorX Solutions appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Monetizing Your Firm's Hidden IP with AI, with Mike Blake, High Score Strategies (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 124) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray welcomes back Mike Blake, CEO of High Score Strategies, to explore the untapped potential of intellectual property (IP) for professional services firms. The discussion […] The post Monetizing Your Firm's Hidden IP with AI, with Mike Blake, High Score Strategies appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Consulting in the Digital Age, with Prof. Joe O’Mahoney (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 123) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray welcomes Professor Joe O’Mahoney, a leading authority on the consulting industry. They discuss significant shifts in the consulting field, including industry growth, client sophistication, and the impact […] The post Consulting in the Digital Age, with Prof. Joe O’Mahoney appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Navigating Hidden Risks in Professional Services, with Mike Blake, High Score Strategies (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 122) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray delves into risk management for solo and small professional service providers, with guest Mike Blake, CEO of High Score Strategies. Mike, a seasoned valuation expert […] The post Navigating Hidden Risks in Professional Services, with Mike Blake, High Score Strategies appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Lessons in Pricing, Value, and Funk, with Chris Lalomia, The Trusted Toolbox (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 121) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray chats with Chris Lalomia, owner of The Trusted Toolbox, the largest handyman service in Atlanta and in the top three nationwide. Chris discusses his journey […] The post Lessons in Pricing, Value, and Funk, with Chris Lalomia, The Trusted Toolbox appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Scaling with Distributed Remote Teams, with Adam Houlahan, Prominence Global (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 120) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray interviews Adam Houlahan, CEO of Prominence Global, about building and scaling businesses with remote teams. Adam, a LinkedIn expert and author of The Distributed Teams Blueprint, […] The post Scaling with Distributed Remote Teams, with Adam Houlahan, Prominence Global appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Emotional Intelligence in Client Conversations, with Dawn Cook Causey, DayBreak Enterprises (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 119) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey podcast, host John Ray welcomes executive coach and trainer Dawn Cook Causey to discuss the critical role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in professional services. Dawn, an expert with over […] The post Emotional Intelligence in Client Conversations, with Dawn Cook Causey, DayBreak Enterprises appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Challenging Common Marketing Misconceptions with Paul Zanardo, Zanardo Dezignz (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 118) Paul Zanardo, the founder of Zanardo Dezignz, is the guest on this episode of The Price and Value Journey with John Ray, and he shares insights from his 25-year background in sales and marketing. Paul discusses common misconceptions about marketing […] The post Challenging Common Marketing Misconceptions with Paul Zanardo, Zanardo Dezignz appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Building An Expertise Business Through Community and Content, with Jessica Lackey, Jessica Lackey Consulting (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 117) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray welcomes Jessica Lackey, founder and CEO of Jessica Lackey Consulting, to discuss building an expertise business through generosity of content and building […] The post Building An Expertise Business Through Community and Content, with Jessica Lackey, Jessica Lackey Consulting appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Challenges Facing Older Self-Employed Service Professionals, with Dr. Larry Gard, Done with Work Retirement Coaching and Consulting (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 116) One reason service professionals choose self-employment is for flexibility in their retirement, but they sometimes find that ageism has its own agenda. In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, […] The post Challenges Facing Older Self-Employed Service Professionals, with Dr. Larry Gard, Done with Work Retirement Coaching and Consulting appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Embracing Disruptive Innovation in Professional Services with Natalie Born, Author, Set It on Fire: The Art of Innovation (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 115) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, John Ray hosts Natalie Born, an innovation expert and principal consultant at Arch + Tower, to discuss innovation in professional services and […] The post Embracing Disruptive Innovation in Professional Services with Natalie Born, Author, <iandgt;Set It on Fire: The Art of Innovationandlt;/iandgt; appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

John Ray and The Generosity Mindset on the Organization Conversation Podcast with host Richard Grove (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 114) John Ray, host of The Price and Value Journey podcast and author of The Generosity Mindset, was recently featured as a guest on the Organization Conversation podcast, hosted by Richard Grove. John and […] The post John Ray and <iandgt;The Generosity Mindsetandlt;/iandgt; on the <iandgt;Organization Conversationandlt;/iandgt; Podcast with host Richard Grove appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Do You Really Know Your Competition? (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 113) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray delves into the concept of understanding your competition from a unique perspective. He challenges common assumptions about competitors and highlights how they can be hidden in unexpected places, ranging from […] The post Do You Really Know Your Competition? appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Building Relationships Through Reciprocity (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 112) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, John Ray explores the concept of reciprocity for professional service providers. He delves into the importance of meaningful, no-strings-attached interactions that build strong relationships and expand influence. In defining the rule of reciprocity, John articulates how […] The post Building Relationships Through Reciprocity appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Standing Out by Staying the Course (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 111) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray discusses the surprising decline in active podcasts over recent years, despite a rise in listenership. He highlights the persistence required to sustain a podcast, drawing parallels to his own experience climbing […] The post Standing Out by Staying the Course appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Giving is Living (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 110) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray explores a profound lesson of generosity from the book Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. John highlights how Morrie Schwartz, despite his own suffering with ALS, always centered conversations on others, embodying the philosophy […] The post Giving is Living appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Trademark and Intellectual Property Protection for Service Providers, with Trademark Attorney Katie Moore, Katherine Moore Law LLC (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 109) In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray discusses the importance and process of protecting intellectual property with trademark attorney Katie Moore from Katherine Moore Law LLC. […] The post Trademark and Intellectual Property Protection for Service Providers, with Trademark Attorney Katie Moore appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Scale Your Business Without Compromising Happiness, with Doc Dockery, The Resolve Firm (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 108) Dr. Terry “Doc” Dockery, a renowned expert in business scalability and the author of the Amazon number one bestseller, Leadership, Happiness, and Profit: 12 Steps to a High Performance Business, was host John Ray’s guest on […] The post Scale Your Business Without Compromising Happiness, with Doc Dockery, The Resolve Firm appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Should You Discount Your Services When You’re Starting Out? John Ray discusses a common mistake solopreneurs make when starting out: discounting their services. John explains that such a decision attracts non-ideal clients and creates problems with value perception due to anchoring bias. He uses an example from his own buying experience of how initial pricing […] The post Should You Discount Your Services When You’re Starting Out? appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Positioning From the Client’s Perspective John Ray discusses a misconception held by some solopreneurs and small firm professional services providers: that their value and positioning start with their credentials. Through a storytelling approach involving a conversation with a leadership coach, Ray illustrates the importance of framing one’s value from the client’s perspective rather than merely […] The post Positioning From the Client’s Perspective appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Hiring a Ghostwriter to Write Your Book, with Hal Clifford, Hal Clifford Associates On this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray welcomes Hal Clifford, a seasoned ghostwriter with four decades of experience, to discuss hiring a ghostwriter to write the book you’ve always dreamed about. Hal shared insights into the ghostwriting […] The post Hiring a Ghostwriter to Write Your Book, with Hal Clifford, Hal Clifford Associates appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The Paradox of The Generosity Mindset John Ray discusses the seeming paradox of The Generosity Mindset , noting that it’s easy to understand why some might think that achieving better pricing in your business and acting from a mindset of generosity might be at odds. Referencing ideas expressed in his book, The Generosity Mindset, John emphasizes […] The post The Paradox of The Generosity Mindset appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

From Pressure to Peace as an Expat CEO, with Bernadette Harris, The BTB Advisory Firm Bernadette Harris, the owner of The BTB Advisory Firm, joined host John Ray to share her unique entrepreneurial journey. Bernadette shared insights from starting her tax preparation and bookkeeping business in 2001, evolving into a forensic accountant and a certified […] The post From Pressure to Peace as an Expat CEO, with Bernadette Harris, The BTB Advisory Firm appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

What is The Generosity Mindset ? Host John Ray discusses how adopting what he calls The Generosity Mindset leads to better business development and pricing strategies and outcomes. This podcast episode revolves around his book The Generosity Mindset, which suggests that focusing on others’ needs and cultivating empathy, compassion, and collaboration leads to personal and business […] The post What is The Generosity Mindset ? appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Changing Your Pricing Mindset On this episode The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray presents “Changing Your Pricing Mindset” to a group of business owners. John lays out mindsets that create problems for professional services providers, such as the mindset of comparison and the mindset of inadequacy. John defines and discusses what he calls […] The post Changing Your Pricing Mindset appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Burnout in Professional Services, with Dr. George Vergolias, R3 Continuum Dr. George Vergolias, Chief Clinical Officer at R3 Continuum, joined host John Ray to discuss burnout in solo and small firm professional services providers. Dr. Vergolias described the stages of burnout, differentiated between stress and burnout, and offered tips and strategies to mitigate its effects, […] The post Burnout in Professional Services, with Dr. George Vergolias, R3 Continuum appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Why You Should Do a LinkedIn Newsletter, with Adam Houlahan, Prominence Global Adam Houlahan, CEO of Prominence Global and best-selling author, was the guest on this edition of The Price and Value Journey, discussing why you should do a LinkedIn newsletter. He and host John Ray covered how to make them impactful, what makes a […] The post Why You Should Do a LinkedIn Newsletter, with Adam Houlahan, Prominence Global appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Relationship Building as a Business Banker: An Interview with Samantha McElhaney, Pinnacle Financial Partners How do you build your brand and your book of business as a business banker when you don’t control your pricing, your reputation is tied up with your employer (which might or might not be helpful), and you work for a […] The post Relationship Building as a Business Banker: An Interview with Samantha McElhaney, Pinnacle Financial Partners appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Generous Leadership Price and Value Journey host John Ray recently presented on generous leadership to a group of business owners and leaders, organized and led by Julie Keyes of KeyeStrategies. In his presentation, John discussed a generous mindset vs. a mindset of scarcity, focusing on assets vs. deficits, characteristics of generous leadership, including laughter, listening, […] The post Generous Leadership appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Building an Insurance Brokerage Business from Scratch, with Steve Aleksandrowicz, Medicare and Other Red Tape How do you build your independent insurance brokerage when you operate in a hugely competitive industry, dominated by major players, and you don’t control your pricing? That’s the focus of host John Ray’s interview with Steve Aleksandrowicz, Medicare insurance broker […] The post Building an Insurance Brokerage Business from Scratch, with Steve Aleksandrowicz, Medicare and Other Red Tape appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The Costs of Not Listening: An Interview with Christine Miles, EQuipt Christine Miles, author of What Is It Costing You Not to Listen? joined host John Ray to discuss the art and skill of listening. Christine described why she’s so passionate about listening, why listening must be learned, why professional services providers don’t actually listen, […] The post The Costs of Not Listening: An Interview with Christine Miles, EQuipt appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

ChatGPT for Professional Services Providers: An Interview with Isabella Bedoya, Fame Hackers Fame Hackers Founder Isabella Bedoya joined host John Ray on The Price and Value Journey for an overview of ChatGPT and other AI Tools. Isabella shared the insights she had as she learned ChatGPT, results she has experienced on behalf of clients, making […] The post ChatGPT for Professional Services Providers: An Interview with Isabella Bedoya, Fame Hackers appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Effective Copywriting for Professional Services: An Interview with Gloria Russell, Russell Resources, LLC Copywriter Gloria Russell joined host John Ray to discuss the elements of effective copywriting for professional services providers. Gloria talked about the problem of services providers talking too much about themselves, uncovering their unique brilliance, the rise of AI and what it […] The post Effective Copywriting for Professional Services: An Interview with Gloria Russell, Russell Resources, LLC appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Thriving After Trauma: An Interview with Karen Nowicki, Phoenix Business RadioX® and Deep Impact Leadership Coaching & Consulting What do you do when trauma hits you without warning? How do you recover personally? How do you hold it together for the clients you work for in your services practice? How do you get to a point […] The post Thriving After Trauma: An Interview with Karen Nowicki, Phoenix Business RadioX® and Deep Impact Leadership Coaching & Consulting appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Don't Fill In the Blanks Having a thorough value conversation helps you craft the right solutions for a potential client. Don’t fill in the blanks or make assumptions about what a client values. It’s in the best interest of the client (and, by extension, you) to exercise patience and ask questions. The Price and Value […] The post Don't Fill In the Blanks appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Selfie Complaining about getting “what you’re worth” is the pricing version of taking a selfie. When you focus on creating value for clients, and you value price your services relative to that value, you’ll get paid “what you’re worth.” The Price and Value Journey is presented by John Ray and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. TRANSCRIPT John […] The post Selfie appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

A Simple Three Question Test on Whether Your Business Needs a Podcast Does your professional services business need a podcast? In most cases, after you take this simple three question test, the answer will be “yes.” The Price and Value Journey is presented by John Ray and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. TRANSCRIPT John Ray: [00:00:01] Hello. […] The post A Simple Three Question Test on Whether Your Business Needs a Podcast appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Value Selling: An Interview with Mike Wilkinson, Axia Value Solutions The two terms solo and small professional services providers may dislike the most are “sales” and “business development.” If that describes you, then yes, you’ll want to understand the concept of value selling by listening to this episode. Mike Wilkinson, The Value Selling Expert and […] The post Value Selling: An Interview with Mike Wilkinson, Axia Value Solutions appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Please Don’t Look in the Closet To be effective in your professional services practice, it's vital to understand what’s in the “closet” for each of your clients and prospects, and to offer a response free of judgment. The Price and Value Journey is presented by John Ray and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. TRANSCRIPT John Ray: [00:00:00] […] The post Please Don’t Look in the Closet appeared first on Business RadioX ®.