Beste Hudgins podcasts (2024)

In Part 1 we discussed having a plan. In Part 2 we discussed reviewing and revising our plan on a regular basis. Today, in Part 3 we are discussing S.M.A.R.T Planning. "The SMART acronym first appeared in the November 1981 issue of Management Review. "There's a S.M.A.R.T. way to write management goals and objectives." was the title and it was writt…

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It's the 3rd Month of Q1 2019 - Part 2: Making Plan(ned) Changes 20:33

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Last week we discussed having a plan. This week we are discussing things that you might need to change in your plan [or put in your plan if you do not already have one]. In reviewing my own plan, I have much to change and revise, and I discuss it today. This will be revised in the next day or two, but due to an issue beyond my immediate control [th…

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It's the 3rd Month of Q1 2019 - Part 1: Time to Review Your Plan 18:45

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I trust each of my listeners have a plan, whether or not you have a business or not. You need to have a plan for what you will be doing in all areas of your life. Many of the same resources that help entrepreneurs and other business people grow to new levels, are also available in other areas of life to help you grow beyond your current level. You …

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Why You Should Consider Being An Ambassador 21:18

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The definition of Ambassador is: a person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity -- I would add or of a specific business or event. When a business owner or event host asks you to be their Ambassador, they are saying, "I trust you with my brand." There's so much more, so please, grab a cup of coffee and listen in. It's alm…

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Why Do I Need to Network? 17:14

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You need to network so people know your business exists and is open for business. Remember we defined networking a couple weeks ago as the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts - the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions for the culti…

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It's All About Relationships 18:18

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It really is all about relationships - either the ones you have, or the ones you don't have. We all know what "personal relationships" are about, but do you truly understand what business relationships are about? BusinessDictionary.com defines business relationship as "An association between individuals or companies entered into for commercial purp…

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The 3 C's of Networking 17:22

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Why you need to know the 3 C's and which one is really the most important. 1. Clients - people or organizations using the services of a lawyer or other professional person or company 2. Collaborators - people who work jointly on an activity or project; an associate 3. Competitors - an organization or country engaged in commercial or economic compet…

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How to Avoid the Overwhelm of Networking 17:18

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EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT! "A well known local entrepreneur was sighted on a freeway exit ramp, bald and panhandling. When asked what had brought her to this low point in her life, the surprising, one-word answer was 'NETWORKING'." Obviously, this is a made up story, but the truth is networking can be one of the most overwhelming and money heav…

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When a Positive is Really a Negative 15:15

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Learning how to handle it when someone says something they believe is positive to you, but it is really a negative; is a skill we all must have. Handling this can often be a really tough thing to do. However, you must learn to handle it, otherwise it can sideline you and take you completely out of the game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcast…

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Leaving the Past Behind - Moving Forward 13:58

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As we leave the "mess" that was 2018 for many behind, and move forward in 2019; we simply must do so with a new mindset of professionalism. You know you need to network more but you really aren't clear on how to do so strategically, let's have a conversation. Visit https://bit.ly/RRHBookOnline and schedule your conversation and find out why working…

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New Year - Fresh Start 15:08

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Fresh tips to start the new year as it needs to be in networking, events, and everyday life.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhonda-r-hudgins/support

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No More Hoarding - Drain the Swamp 28:21

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We all go to events, seminars, conferences, attend webinar, purchase courses, and so much more, but do we implement what we get? Or do we simply horde all this information, like pristine Sunday New York Times papers, until there's no place left for us? It's time to drain the swamp and stop the hoarding, before the hoarding drowns us in the stagnant…

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You Have to Be Strategic Part 4: Follow-up - Does timeframe matter? 13:29

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YES! YES! YES! TIMEFRAME MATTERS! The timing of your follow-up is vital to the true success of your networking endeavors. It is second only to getting out there and making the initial connection.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhonda-r-hudgins/support

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You Have to Be Strategic Part 3: Free is Not Free - Self Investment Value 12:28

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You Have to Be Strategic Part 3: Free is Not Free - The Mindset 12:51

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One of the "push-backs" I often hear in relation to attending a networking event that has a paid ticket, is the "I attend the We Are Networkers" Meet-up or Anyville B2B and they are free, so I do not see a need to paid to network. In today's broadcast, I discuss this mindset.If you won't invest in you, why would your target? Join me next week, as w…

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You Have to be Strategic Part 2: Do Your Due Diligence 12:48

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What you need to know before attending a specific networking event. The number one goal of your information gathering AKA doing your due diligence before attending a networking event, is discovering if your target will be attending.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhonda-r-hudgins/support…

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You Have to be Strategic Part 1: Networking is Marketing 12:29

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If you aren't covering your networking from your marketing budget, you need to take notes as you listen.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhonda-r-hudgins/support

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"after the conference - NOW WHAT?" 12:04

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Tips on what to do when you get home from a great networking event or conference, are discussed on this episode.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhonda-r-hudgins/support