Elite Business Connector Podcast
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Elite Business Connector Podcast
Five Updates With Your Attention - 012
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Summary
In this episode of the Elite Business Connector podcast, host Bryan Buckley shares five significant updates regarding his podcast and personal brand. He discusses the transition to video podcasting, the launch of his new speaking brand, the announcement of his fifth book titled 'The 1st 5 Minutes', the development of six connection skills, and the formation of a book launch team. Bryan emphasizes the importance of effective communication and connection in business, providing listeners with actionable insights and encouraging them to engage with his new initiatives.
Takeaways
- The podcast is now available in video format.
- Bryan Buckley is launching a new speaking brand.
- His fifth book, 'The 1st 5 Minutes', is set to release soon.
- The book focuses on leveraging the first five minutes of conversation.
- Connection skills are essential for business success.
- Bryan is forming a book launch team for his new book.
- Effective communication can significantly impact business relationships.
- Listeners are encouraged to provide feedback on the podcast.
- The episode outlines actionable steps for listeners to engage with the content.
- Bryan emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement in communication skills.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Overview of Updates
03:07 - Transition to Video Podcasting
05:59 - Launch of Bryan Buckley Speaks Brand
08:56 - Announcement of New Book: The First Five Minutes
11:49 - Development of Six Connection Skills
14:44 - Book Launch Team and Conclusion
Key Links:
Bryan Buckley Speaks new brand website: https://bryanbuckleyspeaks.com/
Book Launch Team:
https://media.bryanbuckleyspeaks.com/launch-team-linkedin
1st 5 Minutes Paperback Version
1st 5 Minutes Kindle Versi
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I've gone dark for a while. So what's the backstory there? What's going on currently? And most importantly, how does it affect you right now? Great questions, and they'll be answered in this episode called Five Updates, worth your attention. Let's get to it. Elite Business Connector Podcast, where we believe how you interact with people will make or break your opportunity to develop a real and influential connection. Now, whether you're a rookie or a rock star with people, you're in the right place right now. Let's do this. Welcome to the Elite Business Connector Podcast. I'm your host, Brian Buckley, husband of one, father of five. And I have a mission to help you develop, deepen, and master your business communication skills. Now, here's this podcast episode, big idea. This is the update episode. It's going to catch you up on the top five of what's new that needs your attention and how it affects this podcast. And honestly, I am stoked to be back at it and excited about some big news in an updated direction of this podcast and more. And this episode is going to focus in on these specific updates. So here are the top five of what's new that deserves your focused attention. First, what's new? The video podcast of this recording. If you're listening to this on audio, this is a brand new option for you. Now, if you're watching me, thank you, Dr. Obvious, right? Now, I've been an audio podcaster from my very first podcast you may not even be aware of, called the Energy Edge Podcast, which came out the fall of 2019 and it ran 60 episodes until January 2019. It's where I cut my teeth in podcasting, and I had a great co-host and a great first experience. And then I had almost 100 episodes of the Elite Road Rare Podcast that ran from January 2019 until November 2023. And it's still an incredibly popular download for the business traveler. So if your job puts you on a plane or a car, check out the Elite Road Rare Podcast. I'll leave that in the notes. And the first 11 episodes of this podcast was audio only. And then I had to put it on pause due to some major, major health issues on my side, which didn't allow me to record or write with any consistency. But thankfully, I'm back at a place of stability with my health and hence back recording this podcast. So with the relaunch and rebranding, it was perfect timing to go all in on video podcasting now. Now we'll be figuring this out together along the way. So you'll see my mistakes and hopeful growth in this area. So I welcome specifically your patience and then some feedback on this one. Second, what's new? Brian Buckley Speaks Brand. I've been a corporate trainer, you may or may not know that for decades. And I've always wanted to create my own speaking and training business. And that day has come. BrianbuckleySpeaks.com site is being launched, and I couldn't be more excited for this new entrepreneurial venture for me. This specific site will be a central location for my keynotes, workshops, books, articles, and even this podcast will be on there too. I'll put the link in the show notes. So if you're interested in checking out this new site or any of my speaking services, which I'd love for you to do, obviously need to check out the correct spelling of Brian Buckleyspeech.com. It's Brian with a why. And I've been in the sales world in corporate training for actually 25 plus years, to be exact, and excited to finally leverage my experience to speak at conferences and events along with companies through workshops and consulting and coaching. I'll unpack more details in future episodes about this site and how it could potentially bring value to you and potentially your company as well. But I want to introduce it to you right now on this update episode. Third button's new. All four of these books can be found on Amazon. They're available in multiple formats print, Kindle, and also Audible. Now, the big what's new news is my fifth book. The first five minutes book is coming out. It's available actually right now on a soft launch between us girls. Came out January 5th, but the Kindle version on January 26th, and then the Audible version on February 23rd. Now, the first five minutes subtitle is How to Leverage the Most Important Minutes to Build Connection, Trust, and Influence. Now, let me read to you the back of the book description. You get five minutes. What will you do with them? Most business conversations are lost before they even begin. We talk too much, sell too soon, or stumble through awkward small talk, wasting the most critical moments of any business interaction. But what if you had a proven plan to leverage, not lose those first five minutes? In the first five minutes, business connection expert Brian Buckley offers a simple, repeatable framework to turn every business conversation into a powerful connection. Whether you're an extrovert who talks too much or an introvert who freezes up, this book shows you exactly what to say and when. Inside, you'll discover how to read the room and begin with confidence using intel and observation. Nail names and never forget them again. Ask, listen, and learn to build trust and immediate connection. Service the real problems without sounding pushy or transactional. And carry the conversation beyond the opener for lasting influence. Stop winging it. Start winning it because the long-term relationship matters than the short-term sale. And it all starts in the first five minutes. There's a description. So between us girls. Did I intrigue you? Am I selling you on getting the book? Come on now. But here's the book's audience. It's written for anyone who is a prospect, customer, or guest focused, and of course, specifically sales due to my corporate background. But honestly, that's the context. But it can work in any application in an everyday life. The book is based on a framework that is designed to be guardrails for you, but not handcuffs. Now, the framework has three parts. The first minute, think personal, the middle three minutes, think professional, and then the last minute, think problem. Now it's designed to help you connect quickly and confidently in those first five minutes. Because if you don't nail and connect in those first minutes, nothing else really matters. But if you do make that early connection, everything changes. You'll be hearing more about the book in the coming weeks and many future episodes. We'll be breaking down elements of the first five minutes framework that you can begin to apply immediately. So here's some insider information. If you're ready to dive into the book right now, as I mentioned, the paperback version is currently available, followed by the digital Kindle version on January 26th, and then the Audible version on February 23rd with extended bonus content. Three down, two to go. Here's the fourth what's new that needs your attention. The development of the six connection skills. My fourth book, Elite Business Connector, it actually highlights three specific focus areas: communication, conversation, connection. The first of communication is all about me, or all about you. But our communication in the business world is absolutely critical. And those that can master it are the highest performers. That second focus area is all about you or me. And this is the banter that's both an art and a science, and it needs to be improved on a consistent basis. And the third focus area is connection, which is all about us. This is the focus area that's the ultimate goal because when you connect with someone, everything else is easier. And these three focus areas are accomplished through the six connection skills. Now, there are three B skills, who you need to be, and then three do skills, what you need to do. Let's break those down real quick. The B skills. First is be aware. Now, these are your observational skills, or I call it OQ, observational intelligence. Second B skill is be authentic. That means being real and genuine and showing you actually care to the other person. And the third B skill is, well, be engaging. You're involved and you're active in that conversation and you're giving your full attention. Then there are three do skills. The first one is ask questions, which most business people rarely ask questions at all, or know actually how to leverage them. The second do skill is listen. This is a skill that's least focused area, or least of the focused areas, but critical to becoming an elite business connector. And the third focus area is learn. What do you do with the questions that you've asked and listened to their response? I'll be doing an entire episode on these six connection skills, but I wanted to make you aware of the concept and the framework right now, since it's brand new material. And the ultimate goal now is to become an elite business connector, hence the name of this podcast. These are the professionals in the business world who work at their social and communication skills craft to excel. They don't want to be like everyone else because they're high performers. They do the skills, the be skills, and the do skills, and put in the reps to become elite. Now, think of an elite athlete or musician. Their habits are completely different than their competitors or even their teammates. And this is what puts them at that elite level. And how do they become elite? The six connection skills. Same is true in the business world and the premise of this Elite Business Connector podcast. Lastly, here's the fifth what's new. It's the first five minutes book launch team. This is exciting for me when I launch a brand new book. Now, a launch team is simply a slight group of people who commit to reviewing the book before the release date with an advanced free copy in exchange for a review upon the book's release. Now, I can hear you right now. I would absolutely love to become part of your launch team. How do I do it? How do I join? It's a great question, and I'm glad you asked. If you're interested in becoming part of the first five minutes book launch team, there are three easy but they're real necessary steps. Now, that first step is to pre-order the book. For the launch, I have the digital Kindle version for only 99 cents currently listed on Amazon. But why does the pre-order really matter? Well, first it builds Amazon's momentum with the book when they see the pre-order sales. And the second reason is your digital copy will be delivered automatically on the official launch date of January 26th of the Kindle version. And third is your review becomes marked as verified. Amazon's algorithms, they weigh verified reviews more heavily than those non-verified reviews. Second step, you'll be able to choose your reading option, the full version of the book, print or digital, or the summary version of the book. Let's break that down real quick. Now, the full version, if you want to read the full manuscript, you'll be able to download the full PDF, ebook shall be sent to you, or by the original paperback book. Now the book is only a hundred pages, cover to cover, and it's a quick, easy, but very practical read. Let me explain the summary version. If you're one of those that's short on time, feel free to use this one-page summary. It's going to give you the core ideas, and it's totally fine for writing a review. I wrote a one-page summary of the book, and then I have a more complete summary that includes a summary of the introduction, each of the three main parts of the book, the first minute, the middle three minutes, and then the last minute, and then on the conclusion. And the third step, post the review on the official launch date of January 26th. Now, the book summary gives you a number of quotes from the book that you could easily pull for the review, along with a number of review examples. I've tried to make it as easy as I can for someone who is short on time, but they're still interested in supporting me in this specific way. And I am humbled by anyone who's willing to do this solid for me. I've got hundreds and hundreds of people that have already signed up, and I'm just so grateful. If you've never been part of a book launch team, this is your chance, and I'd be honored for you to take part in the launch of my fifth book. I'll have a link in the show notes that gives you the three steps mentioned and more details on that process. Again, thanks in advance for even considering joining my book launch team. Now, maybe you're listening to this in the future of this episode and after the book is already officially out and the launch team is done. You can still be involved. How? Well, find and purchase the book on Amazon. Read it or listen to it, and then put up a review on Amazon. I would still greatly appreciate it. Wrapping it up. Here's a quick review of the top five for what's new and deserves your attention. First is the video podcast option. Second, what's new is Brian Buckley Speaks Brand. Third, what's new? The first five minutes book. The fourth, what's new, the development of the six connection skills. And then the fifth, what's new is the first five minutes book launch team. Now I'm a big fan of taking action. So here are the top three action items. First is check out the video podcast option if you're listening to the audio only. Second is check out the new Brian BuckleySpeaks.com site, B-R-Y-A-N-B-U-C-K-L-E-Y speaks.com. And third, action item is join the first five minutes book launch team. I'll have a link in the show notes with all of those details. Now, I'm excited about these top five, which are new. And I hope this episode gave you an inside look at the direction of the podcast, me personally, in the coming weeks and months of where we're going to unpack these. So as we wrap up, here's a quick sneak peek of the next episode. We'll be focusing in on the first five minutes framework, which is in the book, in detail. And you'll get that episode free with this episode at no additional charge. Yeah, I know. I give and I give. Here are my closing comments and possible side marks. This episode, it's officially in the books. In and out, nobody got hurt. Good thing, because you would have caught it on video, right? Remember to subscribe and to share this podcast if you're that extra mile kind of guy or girl, and consider rating the show. That helps the show get a lot more recognized. Lastly, don't forget that all of the episodes' reference links are available in the show notes. As we close, seems odd, but I'd actually love to hear from you. You can do that by sending me an email to my new email address, Brian B R Y A N at Brian BuckleySpeaks.com. With any questions, comments, ideas, even throwing a Snyder mark if you'd like, I respond to every email. If you doubt me, try me and reach out to me. I actually really enjoy these emails, especially the feedback ideas for future episodes, introductions of you, what you're learning, or even guests to interview. As my Chicago Bears chant, good, better, best, never let it rest till your good gets better and your better gets best. And to quote my father, thanks for coming, but most of all, thanks for leaving. I'm out. You got this now. Now is your time to do something with this episode. And always remember to leverage your first five minutes to build connection, trust, and influence. You got this now.
