It's so easy to get excited and pumped up at events only to get derailed or depressed when you get back to your every day life only to face an unforeseen challenge.

That's why at the end of every Extreme Business Makeovers event, I like to have a speaker who's really "been there and done that" in the realm of overcoming challenges so big that they eclipse what most of us ever have to go through.

Last year, I had my buddy and extraordinary overcomer, Josh Hinds teach us how he consistently rises above the challenge of Tourette Syndrome to work as a professional speaker.

This year's "challenge crusher" is Svetlana Kim who arrived in this country with a dollar in her pocket and a few words of English at her disposal. Today, she is a leader among her peers in the business world, and has been honored with numerous awards citing her commitment, skill, and integrity.  In February 2010, Orphan International Worldwide honored her with its Global Citizenship Award for her work towards saving the lives of children in Haiti.

Here's an interview that AlishaTV did with Svetlana. It gives a nice peek into the heart of this very special lady and reveals how she prepares to get the most out of attending events like Extreme Business Makeovers.

Here's a great preview interview with Tom Ziglar, proud son of Zig Ziglar. Join Alisha Whiteway and Tom as they discuss the time Zig will be sharing with us at Extreme Business Makeovers 2010!

Alisha Whiteway, aka AlishaTV, interviews Extreme Business Makeovers 2010 faculty member - Stephanie Frank.

Not only is Stephanie a brilliant business thought leader, author, speaker and consultant, but she's also a dear friend of mine. I'm really looking forward to sharing her with you at Extreme Business Makeovers 2010!

Alisha Whiteway, aka AlishaTV, interviews Extreme Business Makeovers 2010 faculty member - Stephanie Frank.

Not only is Stephanie a brilliant business thought leader, author, speaker and consultant, but she's also a dear friend of mine. I'm really looking forward to sharing her with you at Extreme Business Makeovers 2010!

When I first met Carrie Wilkerson, aka The Barefoot Executive, about a year and a half ago, I told her that she 'ruined my weekend!' Why? Because I had just watched her share her business building systems with an audience and was totally blown away by not only her information, but her heart and spirit as well. So much so, in fact, that I invited her - on the spot - to present at Extreme Business Makeovers 2009. Of course I had previously filled all my faculty spots, but was planning on giving up my own presentation time had she said 'yes.' That's how much I wanted her to be part of our experience.

As it turned out, she was already scheduled for another appearance and had to decline ... which is, of course, how she 'ruined my weekend.'

Now you understand why I am beyond excited to have Carrie with us for Extreme Business Makeovers 2010. I KNOW that her heart, information and authenticity will totally blow everyone away!

Check out this AlishaTV interview with Carrie Wilkerson and get a little taste for what you'll experience from her at Extreme Business Makeovers 2010.

I was interviewed yesterday on the EPodcastNetwork and it just posted today. Extreme Business Makeovers 2010 continues to get great BUZZZZZZ....

Check it out HERE!

Continuing our series of Extreme Business Makeovers 2010 - Speaker interviews, here's one that Alisha Whiteway - aka AlishaTV conducted with Simon T. Bailey, author of Release Your Brilliance!

Alisha Whiteway - aka AlishaTV - provides another great XBM 2010 Speaker Spotlight! This one is with bestselling author, philanthropist, ultramarathoner and real estate 'rock star' - Frank McKinney!

Alisha interviewed Robert Shemin about what he will be sharing with us at Extreme Business Makeovers 2010! Wow! What a dynamic guy. He supports charities and takes 100 days off per year. He's able to do so because he's developed assets that keep producing for him. He will be teaching us how to do the same




 

At XBM2010, we have an incredible line-up of speakers who will be guiding us through the process of making and leveraging improvements in our businesses. 

Beyond that, we even have a group of Expert Panelists - who, together, would be an all star line-up for a completely separate event! Our panel at XBM2010 will be focused on real-world technology and social media - for those of us who aren't able or willing to spend our entire waking lives at the computer!

One of our experts is Lewis Howes, author of Linked Working. Here's an interview he recently did with Michael Stelzner of SocialMediaExaminer.com

Here is what you’ll learn in this interview:

• Why businesses should be on LinkedIn
• How to use LinkedIn questions and answers to benefit your business
• Why you need to complete your LinkedIn profile 100%
• How to set up the links in your profile for stronger calls to action
• How to use LinkedIn groups
• Why you should add as many contacts as possible

You can find out more about Lewis on his website here.

Meanwhile, for those who are registered for Extreme Business Makeovers 2010, I'm really looking forward to seeing you there. And, for those who haven't registered yet - What are you waiting for?  ;-)