The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Podcasting: Hosting and Guesting for Maximum Impact

"When you talk to your ideal prospects you get business." Entrepreneurs knew this before the internet and today are leveraging this truth in a generative AI world.

Tom Schwab of the Interview Valet will show exactly how to leverage podcasts to grow your brand ad business in this four-hour workshop:You will earn:

• Why podcasts are even more powerful today in an AI world

• Should you be a host, guest, or both

• The exact framework to achieve your goals

• How to turn listeners into visitors, leads, and customers

• How to get more from every episode

• To avoid the top 10 fatal mistakes

You will leave the workshop with the framework and checklists to leverage podcasts as a powerful marketing channel in 2025.Tom Schwab is known as the "godfather of podcast guesting". His book, Podcast Guest Profits: How To Grow Your Business With A Targeted Interview Strategy has been called the bible of podcast guesting. He's presented at major podcasting conferences, the American Marketing Association, Hubspot's INBOUND Conference, and Harvard University. Trained as an engineer, Tom brings a fresh systematic approach that focuses on producing measurable business results. Tom has been a member of EO for 4 years in the Chicago and West Michigan Chapter.

Today more than ever, the world needs to hear you.

Entrepreneurs' Organization-Baltimore (EO) is hosting an information session for prospective members to learn more about Entrepreneurs' Organization and meet current members.

*Attendance @ Explore EO Baltimore session required to attend the Entrepreneurs Guide to Podcasting Workshop

Agenda:

12-1pm: Explore EO Baltimore information session at Hayfields Country Club

1-5pm: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Podcasting: Hosting and Guesting for Maximum Impact

"When you talk to your ideal prospects you get business." Entrepreneurs knew this before the internet and today are leveraging this truth in a generative AI world.

Tom Schwab of the Interview Valet will show exactly how to leverage podcasts to grow your brand ad business in this four-hour workshop:You will earn:

• Why podcasts are even more powerful today in an AI world

• Should you be a host, guest, or both

• The exact framework to achieve your goals

• How to turn listeners into visitors, leads, and customers

• How to get more from every episode

• To avoid the top 10 fatal mistakes

You will leave the workshop with the framework and checklists to leverage podcasts as a powerful marketing channel in 2025.Tom Schwab is known as the "godfather of podcast guesting". His book, Podcast Guest Profits: How To Grow Your Business With A Targeted Interview Strategy has been called the bible of podcast guesting. He's presented at major podcasting conferences, the American Marketing Association, Hubspot's INBOUND Conference, and Harvard University. Trained as an engineer, Tom brings a fresh systematic approach that focuses on producing measurable business results. Tom has been a member of EO for 4 years in the Chicago and West Michigan Chapter.

Today more than ever, the world needs to hear you.

In today’s employment world, getting and keeping great employees is as difficult as ever. This is especially true of your key employees.

Do your key people know that they’re key to the company? What would happen if they left your business? How do you reward them? How do you protect the company from their loss?

Join EO Baltimore and SAP,  Raskin Global for an hour of Key people review. Let’s have a discussion of what you and your peers have done and are doing to keep and incentivize key talent.

EO DC Women's Entrepreneurship Day Celebration Featuring Linda Rabbitt!  

Join EO DC for an evening of celebrating and learning from inspiring women entrepreneurs:  Linda Rabbit (rand* construction), Lisa Collum (Top Score Writing) and Galina Ozgur (H/L Ventures)! The event will feature keynotes and presentations from all speakers, as well as the opportunity to enjoy connecting and celebrating all the inspiring women in our lives in the beautiful PwC Building in the heart of Downtown DC.

This event is free for all EO Members and their guests! If you would like to register a Non-EO Member, please email EO DC Chapter Staff at mfinch@eodcnetwork.org

Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: PwC Building
(All attendees must register for security purposes)

Agenda: TBA

ABOUT LINDA RABBIT:

Linda Rabbitt founded rand* construction in 1989 and was one of very few female leaders in the industry at the time. She is still an active leader as Owner and Chair of the Board of Directors, and serves as a resource to the leadership and management teams as they work to advance the vision and strategies for rand*’s future.

Under her leadership, rand* grew from being a small tenant interiors firm into a $500+ million national multi-market construction corporation. Her knowledge of the industry and professional experience has enabled rand to deliver award-winning work for a vast client base. With a focus on networking, innovation, quality, and customer service.

Linda serves on the Board of Directors of the Economic Club of Washington, DC, acting as a Trustee of George Washington University, and working as a Director of the International Women’s Forum, she served on the Federal Reserve Board – Richmond, and on the Board of Directors for Brookfield Properties. Furthermore, she is a Horatio Alger Award winner and is featured by sponsoring a program at Harvard Business School teaching women to excel in business and how to join corporate boards. Named as one of the “100 Most Powerful Women in DC” by Washingtonian Magazine and “Outstanding Director” by the Washington Business Journal, Linda continues to push the bar for women’s causes and achievements in business.

A graduate of George Washington University with a Master of Arts, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, she is at heart a teacher and a visionary for advancing the next generation of leaders through education. She enjoys philanthropy, history, traveling the world, and spending time with her five grandsons.

About GALINA OZGUR:

Galina Ozgur serves as Vice President of Platform at H/L Ventures, a venture studio and fund investing at the nexus of growth, impact, and diversity, and has over a decade of experience advising founders in the very trenches of early-stage development.

Prior to joining H/L Ventures, Galina served as the GM of Grand Central Tech and is the creative power behind GCT’s startup residency program. Her career began at the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, where as the first employee and Program Manager, she was instrumental in funding and nurturing over 100 startups through to graduation. Galina's impact-driven approach to venture capital further flourished during her tenure as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at 500 Startups and as a Scout for Aera VC (NZ/HK). At Aera VC, she focused on sourcing seed investments in critical impact areas such as the Future of Food Systems, Health, Climate and Carbon, and Education and Work.

Galina is an active member of the professional organization uniting women in venture called Women in VC, and was recently recognized as one of the40 under 40 Rising Stars in Venture by the Venture Capital Journal.

About LISA COLLUM: 

Speaking Topic: "The Power of Being a Woman Entrepreneur: Owning and Sharing Your Story"

Overview:

As a woman entrepreneur, your journey is unique, powerful, and deeply inspiring. In a world where women's voices in business are often underrepresented, telling your story is not just a personal act of empowerment but a vital contribution to the broader narrative of women in leadership. This talk will explore how your experiences—both struggles and successes—shape not only your brand but also pave the way for future women entrepreneurs. You will learn how storytelling creates authentic connections with clients, investors, and partners, amplifies your influence, and builds a legacy beyond just profit. By embracing your voice, you not only grow your business but also inspire a new generation of women to break barriers and reach their fullest potential.

BIO: 

Lisa Collum is the founder and CEO of a multimillion-dollar curriculum company, Top Score Writing, Inc., and the owner of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Coastal Middle and High School. She developed her first writing curriculum while teaching in a low-performing Title I school, creating a systematic approach to helping students improve crucial writing skills. In the first year, Lisa’s step-by-step program increased the percentage of her students scoring at the proficiency level on state writing assessments from 38% to 95%, rising to 100% for the following two years. Due to the program’s success and starting with only $100 and a binder of 25 lessons, Lisa began selling the curriculum to others and grew Top Score Writing into a nationwide seven-figure business.

With a mission to serve children in her community, in 2016 Lisa bought a local private school and turned it into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Coastal Middle and High School is a place for students who need a unique approach to their education. In addition to positively affecting thousands of students with her curriculum and school, Lisa has dedicated her career to helping fellow educators get the training and resources they need and inspiring other women entrepreneurs to create successful businesses of their own. When she’s not running her education companies or presenting as a keynote speaker, Lisa can be found cheering on the sidelines of her children’s games, giving back to the community, and spending quality family time with her husband and four children.

Description :

Join us for Forum Next Level, a one-day, advanced workshop designed to build on the solid foundation of the Forum Training Program. This event is all about deepening connections within your Chapter and taking your Forum experience to new heights.

What to Expect We’ll dive into core Forum concepts, setting the stage for a transformative experience where you'll put these ideas into action in a forum setting with members who are not part of your regular forum group, offering fresh perspectives and new connections. It’s not just about learning; it's about experiencing and applying.

Why You Should Attend:

Deepen Your Forum Mindset: Enhance your ability to contribute value to your Forum and get more out of your EO journey.Boost Your Forum EQ and IQ: Elevate your understanding and emotional intelligence to maximize member value.Stay Ahead with Best Practices: Get exposed to the latest and greatest in Forum methodologies.Forge Stronger Connections: Engage in meaningful interactions with peers from across the Chapter in a dynamic Forum setting.

Who Should Attend This workshop is exclusively for EO members who are ready to take their Forum experience to the next level.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enrich your Forum experience and connect deeply with fellow EO members.

Kick off the month of GRATITUDE at November’s 1st Thursday Happy Hour!

Join EO Baltimore out west for a change of scenery, and mix and mingle at the SHOWROOM!

Join EO Baltimore & Federal Trade Commissioner, Alvaro Bedoya for a round table Lunch & Learn

About Alvaro Bedoya:

Alvaro Bedoya was sworn in May 16, 2022 as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. President Joe Biden named Bedoya to a term that expires on Sept. 25, 2026.

Bedoya was the founding director of the Center on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown University Law Center, where he was also a visiting professor of law. He has been influential in research and policy at the intersection of privacy and civil rights, and co-authored a 2016 report on the use of facial recognition by law enforcement and the risks that it poses to privacy, civil liberties, and civil rights. He previously served as the first Chief Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law after its founding in 2011, and Chief Counsel to former Senator Al Franken, of Minnesota. Prior to that, he was an associate at the law firm WilmerHale.

A naturalized immigrant born in Peru and raised in upstate New York, Bedoya previously co-founded the Esperanza Education Fund, a college scholarship for immigrant students in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia.

Bedoya graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College and holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, where he served on the Yale Law Journal and received the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans.

Are you a Maryland business owner, looking to meet more like-minded entrepreneurs? Join us for our next event!

Entrepreneurs' Organization-Baltimore (EO) is hosting an information session for prospective members to learn more about Entrepreneurs' Organization and meet current members.

*Attendance @ Explore EO Baltimore session required to unlock the opportunity to attend the Lunch & Learn with the Federal Trade Commissioner

Agenda:

11-12pm: Explore EO Baltimore information session at Seasons 52

12-1:30pm: Lunch & Learn with Federal Trade Commissioner, Alvaro Bedoya

SPACE IS LIMITED!

About Alvaro Bedoya:

Alvaro Bedoya was sworn in May 16, 2022 as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. President Joe Biden named Bedoya to a term that expires on Sept. 25, 2026.

Bedoya was the founding director of the Center on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown University Law Center, where he was also a visiting professor of law. He has been influential in research and policy at the intersection of privacy and civil rights, and co-authored a 2016 report on the use of facial recognition by law enforcement and the risks that it poses to privacy, civil liberties, and civil rights. He previously served as the first Chief Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law after its founding in 2011, and Chief Counsel to former Senator Al Franken, of Minnesota. Prior to that, he was an associate at the law firm WilmerHale.

A naturalized immigrant born in Peru and raised in upstate New York, Bedoya previously co-founded the Esperanza Education Fund, a college scholarship for immigrant students in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia.

Bedoya graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College and holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, where he served on the Yale Law Journal and received the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans.

Create Sustainable Top Line Growth
The keys to sustainable top-line growth are: knowing your core customer, developing a clear brand promise, and developing your BHAG® (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) for sustainable revenue growth.

EO Members welcomed to register!

Will be in the RIchmond, VA area? Here is a great event if you are!

Success in today’s dynamic business environment hinges on unifying leadership and employees toward a shared vision. This presentation explores the critical strategies for creating a synergized workforce where collaboration and alignment between leaders and employees drive exceptional results.

Learn how to cultivate a culture of mutual trust, effective communication, and collective purpose, ensuring every team member is engaged and contributing to the organization’s goals. By aligning leadership and employees, discover how to unlock your company’s full potential, achieve remarkable outcomes, and sustain long-term success.

Join us to uncover the keys to building a cohesive, high-performing team.

EO Baltimore Family Fun Day & the 56th Annual Fells Point Festival! Enjoy Fells Point, Live Music, Face Painting, Food, the EO House and more, at an afternoon for the whole family!

Join us at the House for an Octoberfest Happy Hour...it's important to keep up abeer-rances!

EO Baltimore, Beers & Pretzels...what's the Wurst that can happen?

There are plenty of frameworks out there designed to help organizations of all sizes more effectively manage their business. Virtually all of these frameworks fail to ensure that the leaders operating within them understand how to align their people with the framework approach

Get introduced to Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) and learn how it can help you build more productive work environments.

Participants will gain a working knowledge of Behavior Science -- the fundamentals behind why people do what they do. They will then learn ways to apply that understanding to developing and maintaining systems that support organizational objectives and ensure positive outcomes.

We hope you can join other business owners in the Greater Baltimore community for this unique workshop.

Agenda

8:30am:                       Registration/Breakfast

9:00am-12:00pm:  Precision Leadership Discussion/Presentation

12:00pm-1:00pm:   Networking Lunch

1:00pm:                       Conclusion

 
Attire: Business Casual

The legal landscape impacting non-compete provisions continues to evolve in a manner that makes them harder and harder to enforce.  Recognizing this shifting grounds, smart employers will diversify the methods by which they protect themselves, their growing businesses, and their employees.  In this session, Russell Berger, Offit Kurman’s General Counsel and one of our SAPs, will present on the current state of non-compete law, how employers can navigate the law, and additional tools at your disposal to effectively and efficiently protect your interests.

ZOOM Link will be sent a week prior.

Join us at the EO HOUSE for the usual good time! Because SUMMER IS NOT OVER!

Unlock the Secrets of Neuroscience

Dr. Huberman has made important contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning. In addition to his research in the field of neuroscience, Dr. Huberman is the host of the #1 Health & Fitness podcast, Huberman Lab, which covers science and science-based tools for everyday life.  

Join us for an enlightening Powerhouse session as Dr. Huberman delves into the depths of brain regeneration, stress mastery, and peak cognitive performance. In this session, you will have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge research and practical insights that can revolutionize the way you understand and optimize your brain's potential.  

Today’s professionals are mobile, socially connected 24/7, quick to look for social proof, and overwhelmed by rapid changes in technology, AI, business, and the world. They include your various personas—influencers, champions, strategic partners, brand ambassadors, and customers.

Buyers and candidates research, validate, and engage differently. They want quick access, valuable insight, and customer-focused content.

LinkedIn is more important than ever. Why? In a world of misinformation and synthetic data, a verified LinkedIn account creates credibility and trust.

No other platform provides the opportunity for professional connections with buyers and candidates long before they make a decision, and allows you and your team to demonstrate value and maintain ongoing, relevant connections over the lifetime of your relationship.

This interactive workshop will provide a combination of strategy and how-to so that everyone can increase their LinkedIn effectiveness, whether they are a novice or power user. Each workshop is framed around our It’s Business, Not Social[TM] method which includes how to:

• ●  Develop your professional brand

• ●  Nurture and expand your current network

• ●  Engage with insights

• ●  Spark conversation and convert

MEMBERS: PLEASE NOTE EVENT WAIVER UPON REGISTRATION

Welcome to your moderator central support system. The Moderator Workshop Series is a leadership development and skills support series. This year-long programme offers continuous learning, coaching and tools, supporting moderators to lead their Forum, learn and grow in real time!

The Moderator Workshop Series combines the best of the best of our moderator knowledge and weaves together virtual and in-person experiential learning and connections to upskill moderators, Forum Chairs and Forum Experts.

Forum by Design (August 6th, 2024): Lets walk through the annual planning cycle, identifying your Forum’s opportunity to thrive this year

1. 5% Reflections and Parking Lot (October 15th, 2024): Vulnerable, prepared, effective, the pivot point of a Forum meeting

2. Deep Dives and Alternative Presentation Methods (January 21th, 2025):  We will practice effective coaching and mindset for Deep Dive presentations, and how to select the right tool for the right topics. 

3. Moderator transition (May 20th, 2025): Connection, reflection and effective handoff as we shift roles each year in Forum.

Don't let the heat keep you away! Join us for a Hot Summer Night!  There's nothing like an EO Baltimore Happy Hour to cool things off! Join us for 1st Thursday & Kick off the Last month of summer in style!

Please join us on July 25th for a transformative session with Keith Roberts.  In "Level Up Your Life," Keith delivers an inspiring and actionable keynote that emphasizes the power of continuous self-improvement and goal-setting. Drawing from his extensive experience and engaging storytelling, Keith guides audiences to identify their passions, skills, and values to craft a fulfilling and purpose-driven life journey. Keith highlights the importance of adopting a growth mindset, taking calculated risks, and being intentional about personal development. He underscores that success is not a destination but a dynamic journey requiring constant learning, adaptation, and evolution. Attendees will leave equipped with practical strategies to level up their lives, including setting achievable goals, surrounding themselves with positive influences, and staying focused on their desired outcomes. Designed specifically for those seeking a motivational and life-changing experience for their audience, this keynote promises to inspire and empower attendees to reach their full potential.

Key Takeaways:

• Setting Achievable Goals: Learn the significance of setting realistic and attainable goals to sustain success

• Identifying Personal Passions, Skills, and Values: Discover how to align your life journey with your interests, talents, and core values for maximum fulfillment

• Embracing Continuous Improvement: Gain insights into the ongoing process of self-improvement and personal development

Agenda:

12:30pm - Registration Opens for those attending the Meditation Session

1:00pm-2:00pm - Optional Transcendental Meditation Session

2:30pm-3:00pm - Workshop Registration Opens

3:00pm-5:30pm - Workshop followed by Happy Hour

Have you thought about your CASH lately?

Accelerate Cash Flow to Fuel Your Growth
The first law of entrepreneurial gravity is “Growth sucks cash.” We encourage companies to examine their cash acceleration strategies. This measures the time between spending a dollar (on marketing, design, rent, wages, etc.) and earning that dollar back throughout the company.

EO Members are welcomed & encouraged to register

EO...AI...& yoU! Get ready to dive deeper into everything AI with Jesse Roberts!

Did you miss the AI session at EO Baltimore's chapter retreat, or just want to hit the next level of AI? Here's some feedback from retreat: 

"Jesse was not only informative but useful and had takeaway value that I've been already able to implement. His session gave me things that will create a true and immediate ROI." ~D. Cowens

AI 401

(FOR THE ADVANCED AI USER)

This session is for members who are already AI users. This session will dive deeper into advanced prompt generation, context windows, and cross-engine analysis and creation. Attendees should leave with a deeper understanding of their AI position, as a clear path for developing and implementing an advanced AI solution for their business.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

****SPACE IS LIMITED****

MEMBERS: Please make note of the event waiver upon registration

EO...AI...& yoU! Don't miss this hand-on opportunity to dive into everything AI with Jesse Roberts!

Did you miss the AI session at EO Baltimore's chapter retreat, or just want to learn more?  Here's some feedback from retreat:

"WOW, Jesse Roberts blew my mind-can't wait to take this [information] back to my staff." ~K. Clem

AI 101

Jesse will get you up and running with user accounts, use cases, and get the ball rolling in a meaningful way.  Attendees will leave the session with a workable solution, as well as a roadmap to proficiency for the future of AI. This is intended for members who are on their early discernment and have just started their journey in AI.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

*****SPACE IS LIMITED****

MEMBERS: please make note of the Event Waiver upon registration

Switching it up for the month of July! Join us on the 2nd Thursday

Join EO Baltimore & enjoy great company & conversations on the 2nd floor deck of EO House Baltimore!

Stay Small, Go Big or Sell High: How to Navigate the Next Decade's Entrepreneurial Mega-Trends

Discover Just How Big Your Company Was Meant to Be Using a Data-Driven Roadmap for Every Business Size and Industry.
Presented by Lewis Schiff, Chairman of Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program and Author of Business Brilliant

About Lewis:

Lewis is the Chairman of the Board for Birthing of Giants Fellowship Week, theentrepreneur school for Inc. 5000 and other owners of fast-growth companies. He is alsothe Chairman of the “The Founder Friendly Fund Conference” host committee.
Lewis is the author of the best-selling book, Business Brilliant, which focuses on wealth-creating behaviors and attitudes for the new economy (Harper Collins 2013). His other
books are The Armchair Millionaire, The Middle-Class Millionaire and The First Habit.After selling 2 businesses (Armchair Millionaire and MainStreet.com) to publicly-traded companies, Lewis founded Inc. Magazine’s Business Owners Council in 2010, a membership organization for Inc. 5000 honorees. Presenters included: Former U.S. Treasury Secretary, Hank Paulson, Howard Schultz of Starbucks, John Mackayof Whole Foods, Danny Meyer of Shake Shack, Kip Tindell of The Container Store, Deepak Chopra, and others.Lewis also runs a syndicate of investors who help scaling companies fund growth, the Birthing of Giants Co-Investment Program, and is the co-founder of an innovative law enforcement sector company, Aegis Response Team, that assists municipalities with 911 response times and is the “case study” for the Birthing of Giants growth roadmap.

ZOOM Link will be sent 3 days prior to event.

Step onto the EO Baltimore House deck and into a fantastic happy hour! Join us for drinks, laughs, and good times under the open sky!"

When was the last time you reviewed your personal lines policy?

Are you liable personally if you sit on a board of directors?

What limits do you really need?

Executives often prioritize the operational and financial health of their businesses, focusing on strategy, growth, and competition.  However, in the midst of these responsibilities, they may overlook their personal security and well-being.  Join Chris and Eric Kastendike of Kastendike Insurance Group to discuss risk management strategies and specialized insurance coverages that are often overlooked by Executives.

Join EO Baltimore for 1st Thursday Happy Hour after the session!