July 2010 Podcast Program Notes

To listen, scroll to the bottom of this post. Just for you iPod users, AZVAs the Podcast is also found in the podcast directory at the iTunes Store (FREE!). Here’s that link:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blog-looseends-net/id355550315

This episode of AZVAs the Podcast is sponsored by Cuppers Coffee House in Prescott Arizona (pictured below right). Thanks to owner Karen Richmond, for her time and support. (Scroll down to read more about our sponsor.).

Most of this month’s episode was recorded on site at Cuppers charming location in downtown Prescott. Tara and I learned a LOT from this interview about considerations we should all realize when we are using the space, electricity, and wifi at cafes, coffeehouses, and restaurants for business purposes.

You’ll hear the busy background noises of a thriving local business, which we find very inspiring and believe is something to celebrate!

Contents:

• Tara and Katie’s discussion on networking/prospecting as distinct from developing true relationships.
• Tips on deciding whether or not to hire a coach (more on this in August) and why you need to use a contract for every project.
• Interview with Karen Richmond,  (this month’s episode sponsor) on how to build an amicable relationship with sort of business many of us rely on when conducting business away from our office: local coffee houses!
• Announcement of upcoming event for AZVAs August 31, 2010, 11 – 1 (additional details are on the the AZVAs Facebook page, in the events section.
• July Poll Questions: What’s your take on our discussion topic this month? Do you distinguish between prospecting/networking/building relationships? What tangible results have you seen from your efforts, whether concentrating locally or globally? 
• How to win coffee or tea at Cuppers on Tara and Katie: (a) respond to our poll question or leave a general comment on the show here , OR, (b) leave your comment over on the AZVAs FaceBook page, OR, (c) simply review the podcast when listening to it on iTunes)! Of course, you’ll have to come to Prescott to claim your prize!

Episode Sponsor:

Not many people know this, but a “cupper” is a professional coffee taster. Just as with grapes and wine, you must sample coffee beans for their quality so that you know how to best roast, blend, and brew them. This formal tasting process is called “cupping.”

Cuppers Coffee House is named for all those who enjoy the taste of fine coffee. You can grab a copy of the Cuppers menu here.

Karen Richmond, owner (pictured at right), opened the doors of her inviting historic downtown Prescott location in January 2006 and since then has won six awards for Best Coffee and Coffee House in the Prescott area. Though she has worked in several other industries, Cuppers is her true passion, along with traveling, and adopting homeless animals. Karen strongly recommends every person pursue their passions in life.

Karen displays a spirited collection of quotes about coffee on the Cuppers web site. One that sums up Karen’s commitment to coffee excellence is this: “Behind every successful woman is a substantial amount of coffee.”

Cuppers is located at 226 S. Cortez St. in Prescott, AZ. Online: www.cupperscoffee.com Phone: 928.445.1636.

How you can be a part of AZVAs the Podcast!

Looking for a great way to get your business info in front of an audience of other small business owners, solopreneurs and VAs? You can be the subject of one of our interviews or sponsor an upcoming month of AZVAs newsletter & podcast?  Click here to retrieve the details.

To receive an announcement by email when a new podcast is available, email ktcosmos@LooseEnds.net.

AZVAs the Podcast is produced by two Virtual Assistants (VAs) from Prescott Arizona.

• Tara Fort, owner of Versatility, provides “Virtual Assistance for the Real World,” and offers a complete range of deadline-driven, expert-level proofreading, copyediting, transcription and social networking services handled and delivered professionally and efficiently.  With an eye for detail and a knack for consistency, Versatility will make your project one of perfection and pride.
• Katie Baird, owner of Loose Ends, harnesses her client’s particular talents and creative energies and provides web and social media support, layout and design services, and project management expertise. Katie is also skilled at bringing diverse groups together, think-tank style, to generate inspired solutions to challenges and discover new opportunities and directions.

Speaking of this, here are links to earlier AZVAs podcasts:

• Episode 4: Professionalism in and outside of the office (June 2010)
• Episode 3: Prepping to Attend Industry Events (April 2010)
• Episode 2: March 2010
• Episode 1: February 2010

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