Solo Talk

Friday, December 9th at Noon EST Dr. Kamran Akbarzadeh joins Donna Amos to discuss his book Leadership Soup and how you can achieve productivity, profit, and prosperity. Kamran Akbarzadeh, Ph.D., is a motivational and inspiring author, speaker, seminar leader, and coach. In 2009, with a vision to inspire others to live on purpose and lead on purpose, he founded Dream Achievers Academy.   Kamran believes that the world in general and organizations in particular are in desperate need of authentic leaders who lead with their hearts and who empower people to soar to greatness no matter where they are or what they do. With this conviction, Kamran was inspired to author his Amazon best-selling book, Leadership Soup. Through his message of living and leading on purpose, Dr. Kamran Akbarzadeh helps individuals and organizations achieve productivity, profit, and prosperity.  Kamran joins us to discuss why authentic leadership matters, how to build trust among people in the organization, and what you can do right away

Victor Kwegyir is the founder and CEO of VIKE INVEST (UK) LTD, a growing International Business Consultancy firm in London, UK. He holds a Masters degree (MSc in International Financial Systems) along with other qualifications.   The author of the recently released book The Business You Can Start—Spotting the Greatest Opportunities in the Economic Downturn, Victor speaks internationally at seminars, challenging and equipping people with the knowledge and practical tools in starting and growing a business.   Victor is a regular guest speaker and contributor to entrepreneurial development and business growth and profitability radio shows. He also has his own blog and contributes to other blogs as well as business finance and management Web sites around the world.  Connect with Victor: VIKE INVEST (UK) LTD Unit 2, Conduit Business Centre, 2 Conduit Mews Woolwich, London, UK  (+44) 2081336706 (+44) 7401135576 victor@vikebusinessservices.com http://www.vikebusinessservices.com Twitter: @vikek LinkedIn: http://www.

Friday November 11th at Noon EST: Author Phil Saylor joins host Donna Amos to discuss his newest book Retire To—Not From and how to properly prepare for retirement. Phil Saylor has worked for himself for over forty years. After studying Advertising at VCU, he started a painting and remodeling company. He moved to Atlanta in 1978 where he met his wife Anna. Phil and his wife built houses in the 90s and in 2002 Phil published his first fiction novel Dreamaire. In 2003 he founded Tuscan Stone Mantels, a cast stone company manufacturing stone mantels and kitchen hoods. In May of this year, Tate Publishing released his newest book Retire To – Not From which Phil promotes along with the publisher. You may or may not be ready to retire financially but chances are you are not ready psychologically. Retire To – Not From explores the fact that planning on what you are going to do with your time after retirement is just as important as having the money to retire. Phil will discuss what inspired him to write Retire To—No

Friday November 4th at Noon EST Attorney Mark L. Donahey joins Donna Amos to discuss trademark law and the importance of selecting and protecting a strong brand.   Mark L. Donahey is an Associate Attorney with Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC, an innovative intellectual property law firm in Falls Church, VA, serving small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the United States since 1999. Mark advises clients on Federal trademark law. He has helped numerous clients register their brands with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and he regularly represents clients in trademark disputes and appeals before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.   Mark will discuss the fundamentals of intellectual property and trademark law, the importance of intellectual property protection to small businesses and entrepreneurs, and tips for selecting and protecting a strong brand. Mark will also discuss some of the challenges small businesses have traditionally faced when protecting their brands and the ways the

Friday October 28th at Noon EST: Consultant and speaker Christine Giri joins Donna Amos to discuss Capturing Time More Effectively!   Christine Giri founded Time Tamer Consulting with the belief that time spent effectively is not about Daytimers and Blackberries, but rather about combining focus with innovative systemsthat reflect the needs and direction of a business.   Learn the strategies for managing your Inbox, social media, your clients, your schedule, and creating the processes in your business to help you use your time more effectively.  When you eliminate wasted efforts, you are less constrained by time and more open to getting things done. The results will bring your attention back to what is important to move your business forward.   Christine is the author of Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn: A Quick-Start Guide and provides custom social media and time management consulting and workshops for businesses of all sizes.   Christine will share five steps to conquer your Inbox, how processes can save y