Jim Ballard

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Authenticity and transparency are winners. Jim Ballard joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to create a marketing plan that will connect with customers metaphysically with authentic messages.
How can even-mindedness help a father cope with a deep loss? Jim Ballard joins Jim Blasingame to celebrate the life of his son Andrew, who recently died unexpectedly, and the healing power he gained because of his practice of meditation and even-mindedness.
Even-mindedness can help you find calm in the center of the storm. Jim Ballard joins Jim Blasingame to introduce the concept of even-mindedness, which helps you prepare your problem-solving capability for solving business problems.
Find "even-mindedness" through meditation. Jim Ballard joins Jim Blasingame to explain how to achieve a state of even-mindedness through meditation, prayer, or whatever allows you to find balance in challenging times.
When should you stop selling and start telling your story? Jim Ballard joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how your story, including the story of your business, could be more interesting to customers than your value proposition.
You can become a storyteller. Jim Ballard joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how everyone can become a storyteller and why you should.
More and more, Baby Boomers are becoming caregivers for their aging parents. Jim Ballard and Barbara Perman join Jim Blasingame to discuss the challenges of helping parents deal with the issues of aging, including assistance if they need to relocate.
Is someone legally designated to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated? Jim Ballard and Barbara Perman join Jim Blasingame to discuss the importance of giving a trusted person Power of Attorney, plus the challenges of creating a new business offshoot in an existing industry.
Do you know about the "Happiness Advantage"? Jim Ballard joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the correlation between happiness and connections with other people, plus the effect of happiness on long-term success.
Can you be happy while dealing with unhappy things? Jim Ballard joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the paradox of happiness and how to be committed to happiness no matter your circumstance. A hint: It starts with being thankful.