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<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn Speak Teach Episode #148 with Scott Rouse.&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understanding how to read body language can give you a powerful edge in business, especially when pitching ideas or negotiating deals. By reading nonverbal cues and conveying confidence through your own gestures, you can build trust, influence decisions, and communicate more effectively.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this insightful episode, Ben Albert sits down with Scott Rouse, a behavior analyst, body language expert, and one of the four members of </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/thebehaviorpanel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><em>The Behavior Panel</em></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, a YouTube platform with over 1.1 million subscribers and more than 212 million views.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Scott discusses how body movements influence the tone and delivery of your voice and offers practical tips for public speaking. Moreover, he takes listeners behind the scenes of interrogation rooms, revealing the real tactics and techniques used.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The conversation goes further into intuition, exploring whether it’s innate or a skill you can develop. Scott also shares a simple tip on how to use eye contact to spot when someone is lying.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During this episode, you will learn about:</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[00:00] Trailer</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[05:09] Pitching</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[12:30] YouTube Link Missing&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[12:40] Body Movement &amp; Tone</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[13:48] Public Speaking Secrets</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[22:01] Interrogation room</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[24:15] Interrogation Techniques</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[36:15] Intuition</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[42:34] Connect with Scott Rouse</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Behavior X:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/scottrouse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.youtube.com/c/scottrouse</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• The Behavior Panel:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/thebehaviorpanel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.youtube.com/c/thebehaviorpanel</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Body Language Tactics Course:</span><a href="https://body-language-tactics.mykajabi.com/body-language-tactics-landing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://body-language-tactics.mykajabi.com/body-language-tactics-landing</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[43:48] Integration tip&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Takeaways:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• When you feel better, you sound better and stay more on point because your mind is focused. ~Scott Rouse [13:12]</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• When speaking to a large audience, treat the entire group as if it were one person. This makes your talk feel conversational. ~Scott Rouse [13:56]</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• People like people who are like them and who are genuine, not putting on an act. ~Scott Rouse [20:38]</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• When someone is lying to you, they often maintain eye contact. Their brain wonders, ‘Do they believe me?’ If not, they add qualifiers to convince you. ~Scott Rouse [44:02]</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">People Mentioned and Other Resources:</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. 48 Hours:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/48hours" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.youtube.com/user/48hours</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2. The Female Brain:</span><a href="https://bit.ly/49PeBsh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://bit.ly/49PeBsh</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep In Touch with Scott Rouse:</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website:</span><a href="https://www.scottrouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.scottrouse.com/</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Twitter:</span><a href="https://x.com/ScottRouse3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://x.com/ScottRouse3</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottrouse3/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.instagram.com/scottrouse3/</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ScottRouse4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.facebook.com/ScottRouse4</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YouTube (Behavior X):</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/scottrouse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.youtube.com/c/scottrouse</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YouTube (The Behavior Panel):</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/thebehaviorpanel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.youtube.com/c/thebehaviorpanel</a></p><br><p><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn Speak Teach Episode #147 with Amberly Lago.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Even during life’s most challenging moments, you can find joy by focusing on the good in your life and appreciating what you’ve already overcome. Finding joy in these moments strengthens your spirit and gives you the resilience to move forward.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Today, we are joined by Amberly Lago, a Top Influential Speaker, Global Top 1% Podcast Host, and the author of multiple best-selling books, including </span><a href="https://amberlylago.com/book/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><em>Joy Through the Journey</em></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Amberly shares her inspiring journey and the insights behind her latest book, Joy Through the Journey. Moreover, she dives into the power of choosing positivity and practicing gratitude, showing how these simple yet powerful shifts can create more joy in everyday life.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In addition, Amberly provides practical strategies for finding happiness, even amidst life’s challenges, making the pursuit of joy accessible to everyone. She also highlights her upcoming </span><a href="https://amberlylago.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><em>Unstoppable Success Summit 2026</em></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and offers tactical practices for living a joyful life.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During this episode, you will learn about:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[00:00] Trailer&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[01:03] Joy Through the Journey</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[07:16] LST #17:</span><a href="https://realbusinessconnections.com/podcast/amberly/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://realbusinessconnections.com/podcast/amberly/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[09:02] Positivity &amp; Gratitude</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[17:17] Finding joy</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[26:59]</span><a href="https://amberlylago.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> <em>Unstoppable Success Summit 2026</em></a><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</em></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[32:36] Website:</span><a href="https://amberlylago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://amberlylago.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[40:53] Podcast:</span><a href="https://amberlylago.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://amberlylago.com/podcast/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[42:03] Joy tactics</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Takeaways:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “Pain demands to be heard.” ~Amberly Lago [03:13]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “Joy is a choice, not a constant.” ~Amberly Lago [03:37]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• If you’re going through a hard time, focus on the good in your life, even when it feels difficult. ~Amberly Lago [05:32]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Gratitude is a form of alchemy: it shifts your mindset, helping you focus on what you have instead of what you don’t have, and on what you can do instead of what you can’t do.” ~Amberly Lago [10:50]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Pain and joy can coexist; it’s up to us to build on the joy. ~Amberly Lago [16:22]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• When you’re going through a tough struggle, the easiest and quickest way to shift your mindset is through gratitude. ~Amberly Lago [42:34]</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">People Mentioned and Other Resources:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. Joy Through the Journey:</span><a href="https://amberlylago.com/book/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://amberlylago.com/book/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2. My Spiritual Toolkit app:</span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myspiritualtoolkit.mytoolkit&amp;hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myspiritualtoolkit.mytoolkit&amp;hl=en</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep In Touch with Amberly Lago:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website:</span><a href="https://amberlylago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://amberlylago.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">X:</span><a href="https://x.com/amberlylago" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://x.com/amberlylago</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YouTube:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1PfuUb5fgT90e29aDKB6nQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1PfuUb5fgT90e29aDKB6nQ</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow Balbert…</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: </span><a href="https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">&nbsp;https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">–</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LST is made possible by</span><a href="https://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www://</a><a href="http://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">balbertmarketing.com/</a></p><br><p><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn Speak Teach Episode #146 with Jenn Drummond.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Everyone is on a climb, pursuing their own mountain, whether it is a personal goal, a career milestone, or a life challenge. The journey can be tough, but by finding joy in the incremental progress we make and treating ourselves with kindness along the way, we gain the strength to keep moving forward and achieve more than we ever imagined.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Jenn Drummond is a testament to this. She is a world record mountaineer, a performance mentor, and the first and only woman to climb the second-highest summit on every continent. She is also the host of the </span><a href="https://jenndrummond.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><em>Seek Your Summit</em></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> podcast and the founder of </span><a href="https://jenndrummond.com/summit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><em>The Summit Series</em></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, a live weekly experience for high performers looking to climb higher in every area of life.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this episode, Jenn shares her journey, including a near-death experience that became a turning point in her life and the behind-the-scenes of her mountain climbing adventures. She also opens up about why she returned to climbing after losing a teammate to an avalanche, and how finding joy in incremental progress has kept her moving forward.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You’ll also hear about Jenn’s favorite mountains, the vision behind </span><a href="https://jenndrummond.com/summit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><em>The Summit Series</em></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, her upcoming climbs, and how she builds a team that supports her goals.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During this episode, you will learn about:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[00:00] Trailer&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[01:32] Near-Death Experience</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[05:06] Mountain Climbing</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[16:08] Most Difficult Climb</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[23:54] Back to Climbing</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[28:24] Joy in Progress</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[31:57] Favourite Mountain</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[32:46] Connect with Jenn</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Website: https://jenndrummond.com/</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[33:46] The Summit Series</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Website: https://jenndrummond.com/summit</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[37:12] Upcoming Mountain Climb</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[39:14] Building a team</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[44:49] Closing remarks</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Takeaways:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “Accountability is love.” ~Jenn Drummond [09:01]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “The bigger the goal, the more people you need on your side to help make it happen.” ~Jenn Drummond [15:41]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Loving growth means appreciating every step of progress. ~Jenn Drummond [28:40]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “Being kind to yourself makes you stronger.” ~Jenn Drummond [44:51]</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep In Touch with Jenn Drummond:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website:</span><a href="https://jenndrummond.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://jenndrummond.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Podcast:</span><a href="https://jenndrummond.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://jenndrummond.com/podcast</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">TikTok:</span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thejenndrummond" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.tiktok.com/@thejenndrummond</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YouTube:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jenndrummond" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.youtube.com/@jenndrummond</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thejenndrummond" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.instagram.com/thejenndrummond</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jenndrummondutah" rel="noopener 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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn Speak Teach Episode #145 with Simona Costantini.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Making video content is not just about having the right equipment. Videos resonate most with your audience when they are crafted with strategy, authenticity, and a deep understanding of their needs.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this episode, we learn from Simona Costantini, Founder and CEO of </span><a href="https://www.voltproductions.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><em>VOLT Productions</em></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, podcast producer and strategist, and host of</span><a href="https://www.voltproductions.co/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> <em>As It Relates to Podcasting</em></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and</span><a href="https://www.simonacostantini.com/happinesshappenspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> <em>Happiness Happens</em>.</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Simona shares insights into what it takes to be great on camera, how to ensure your videos &amp; livestreams add value, and how to choose content topics that truly resonate with your audience. Additionally, she explains how to craft sound bites that make your message memorable and shareable.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Beyond content creation, Simona explores the meaning of happiness and the importance of choosing yourself and prioritizing your own well-being. Let’s tap into some of her wisdom.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During this episode, you will learn about:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[00:00] Trailer&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[01:32] Being Great on Camera</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[05:38] Valuable Content</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[10:42] Content Topics</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[12:47] Podcast: https://www.voltproductions.co/podcast</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-tlry97spKc8_lJ-7g3hew</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[13:03] Sound bites</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[22:02] Happiness</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[31:36] Choosing yourself</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[41:27] Integration assignment</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[41:58] Connect with Simona</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Website: https://www.voltproductions.co/</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volt.productions</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simona-costantini-25653a30/</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• When creating videos, podcasts, and livestreams, answer every question as if you are speaking in sound bites. ~Simona Costantini [06:37]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• "Happiness happens when you are least expecting it." ~Simona Costantini [13:58]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “Podcasting is the most intimate relationship you will ever have with your audience.” ~Simona Costantini [14:28]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “Happiness is inner peace.” ~Simona Costantini [22:27]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “Happiness is a choice. ~Simona Costantini [22:38]</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep In Touch with Simona Costantini:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website:</span><a href="https://www.voltproductions.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.voltproductions.co/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website (Personal):</span><a href="https://www.simonacostantini.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.simonacostantini.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/volt.productions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.instagram.com/volt.productions</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simona-costantini-25653a30/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/simona-costantini-25653a30/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YouTube:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-tlry97spKc8_lJ-7g3hew" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-tlry97spKc8_lJ-7g3hew</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow Balbert…</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: </span><a href="https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">&nbsp;https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">–</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LST is made possible by</span><a href="https://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www://</a><a href="http://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">balbertmarketing.com/</a></p><p><br></p><br><p><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Email marketing remains one of the most effective ways to engage your audience and drive meaningful results. By understanding the strategies, tools, and techniques behind successful emails, you can turn your email list into a powerful growth engine for your business.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Today’s exclusive “Ask Me Anything” episode from the </span><a href="https://growgettersonly.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><em>GrowGetters Only</em></a><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">community features Liz Wilcox, famously known as the “Fresh Princess of Email.” Liz shares her journey to becoming the “Fresh Princess of Email” and the unique strategies that set her apart in the world of email marketing.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Liz also discusses how to use video effectively in email marketing, the power of the PS (postscript), and how to craft emails that capture attention and keep readers engaged. Additionally, she shares practical tips for making every email you send truly valuable to your audience.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Beyond writing great emails, Liz discusses open and click rates, boosting engagement, and building an email list that people actually read and respond to.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During this episode, you will learn about:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[00:00] Introduction</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[00:46] Community:</span><a href="http://weallgrowtogether.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> weallgrowtogether.com</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[02:28] Fresh Princess of Email</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[04:01] Email Strategy</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[08:26] Video in Email Marketing</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[14:40] Artificial intelligence (AI)</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[16:12] The Power of the PS</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[21:02] Emails that get read</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[27:42] Value&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[37:15] Open &amp; Click Rates</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[47:13] Email List</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[53:58] Connect with Liz Wilcox</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Website: </span><a href="https://lizwilcox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://lizwilcox.com/</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">•&nbsp; </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Email Marketing Membership: </span><a href="https://benalbertfylc315--lizwilcox.thrivecart.com/email-marketing-membership/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://benalbertfylc315--lizwilcox.thrivecart.com/email-marketing-membership/</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Takeaways: </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Instead of storytelling in emails, share personal updates with your audience. ~Liz Wilcox [05:49]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Emails should never exceed 400 words. ~Liz Wilcox [21:03]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Email is the most effective way to make money through marketing. ~Liz Wilcox [21:55]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Email metrics are never entirely accurate due to technological glitches. ~Liz Wilcox [38:18]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• The best way to boost your open and click rates is to ensure your welcome sequence engages people. ~Liz Wilcox [39:33]</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">People Mentioned and Other Resources:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. Kit:</span><a href="https://kit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://kit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://kit.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2. Website:</span><a href="https://lizwilcox.com/?affiliate=benalbertfylc315" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://lizwilcox.com/?affiliate=benalbertfylc315" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://lizwilcox.com/?affiliate=benalbertfylc315</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3. Email Marketing Membership:</span><a href="https://benalbertfylc315--lizwilcox.thrivecart.com/email-marketing-membership/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://benalbertfylc315--lizwilcox.thrivecart.com/email-marketing-membership/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://benalbertfylc315--lizwilcox.thrivecart.com/email-marketing-membership/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4. The Power of the PS:</span><a href="https://lizwilcox.com/episode-38-the-power-of-the-ps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://lizwilcox.com/episode-38-the-power-of-the-ps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://lizwilcox.com/episode-38-the-power-of-the-ps/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5. Boosting Open &amp; Click Rates:</span><a href="https://lizwilcox.com/episode-34-boosting-open-and-click-rates/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://lizwilcox.com/episode-34-boosting-open-and-click-rates/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://lizwilcox.com/episode-34-boosting-open-and-click-rates/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6. 7 Reasons You Hate Email and Why to Ignore It:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE0mprUg2D0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE0mprUg2D0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE0mprUg2D0</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7. 7 Complaints About Email:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Nn4imuLxc&amp;t=1s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Nn4imuLxc&amp;t=1s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Nn4imuLxc&amp;t=1s</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">8. 7 Different Ways to Use AI in Email:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aIySNDCWpo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aIySNDCWpo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aIySNDCWpo</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">9. AI Podcast Episode:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jWlx8l_kVE&amp;t=182s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jWlx8l_kVE&amp;t=182s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jWlx8l_kVE&amp;t=182s</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10. Funnels in 2025 and Beyond:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqqFUJz2MAM&amp;t=26s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqqFUJz2MAM&amp;t=26s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqqFUJz2MAM&amp;t=26s</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">11. Opens and Clicks Deep Dive:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHSvbjJb1U0&amp;t=1026s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHSvbjJb1U0&amp;t=1026s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHSvbjJb1U0&amp;t=1026s</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">12. Extra Email Training:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I6I4jhvYdM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I6I4jhvYdM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I6I4jhvYdM</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep In Touch with Liz Wilcox:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website:</span><a href="https://lizwilcox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://lizwilcox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://lizwilcox.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelizwilcox/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelizwilcox/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.instagram.com/thelizwilcox/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YouTube:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thelizwilcox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thelizwilcox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/@thelizwilcox</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="https://facebook.com/groups/emailmarketingwithliz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://facebook.com/groups/emailmarketingwithliz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://facebook.com/groups/emailmarketingwithliz</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook Community:</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/emailmarketingwithliz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/emailmarketingwithliz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.facebook.com/groups/emailmarketingwithliz</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow Balbert…</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="https://web.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: </span><a href="https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">&nbsp;https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">–</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">GrowGetters ONLY is made possible by </span><a href="https://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www://balbertmarketing.com/</a></p><p><br></p><br><p><br></p>