
EPISODE SPONSOR: Annie P. Ruggles
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Sales got you all sleazy queasy and smelly cheesy? Don’t let sales avoidance be the death of your dream!! You need Annie P. Ruggles. Annie’s the founder of the acclaimed Non-Sleazy Sales Academy for entrepreneurs who want to make money but hate asking for it. Annie is also the hostess with the most-est of the fantastically hilarious business podcast Too Legitimate To Quit (on which I was a guest!) If you like Liz on Biz, you’ll LOVE that show. Learn more about Annie’s Non-Sleazy Sales Academy at anniepruggles.com or listen to her podcast Too Legitimate to Quit anywhere you get your podcast.
Liz Brunner is a best-selling author, Executive Communications Coach, lauded speaker, Podcast Host, and Emmy award-winning journalist. Recognized as one of the nation’s most accomplished journalists, Liz conducted exclusive one-on-one interviews with prominent figures over a 28-year career, ranging from professional athletes to global political leaders, including President Barack Obama. In 2013, Liz excitedly embarked upon her next chapter, becoming the CEO and Founder of Brunner Communications and launched BrunnerAcademy.com in 2020. Both are dedicated to helping people find their authentic voice, tell their story and lead with presence. Liz is a frequent speaker at corporate conventions and universities, including the Barron’s Women Summit, the CoreNet Global Summit, and Emerson College. Liz is also the host of the Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner podcast, where her guests share their inspirational stories of re-creation, redemption, and transformation. Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next Chapter is her first book.
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Show notes:
- Tell us about yourself.
- How did you get on TV without a journalism background, and stay on TV so long?
- Why would you decide to leave news?
- What made you want to start your business?
- Is there a nuance to pivoting?
- What are some signs you’re ready for your next chapter?
- What are your first steps to take?
- Tell us about the book writing process.
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