Melissa Anzman's guest appearances

Melissa Anzman

Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job

The Superwoman Chronicles

Connect, Engage, Inspire with Danny Iny l The Firepole Marketing Podcast

Write Publish Market

Chris Guillebeau

Sean Ogle

Mike Vardy

Vanessa Van Edwards

Pete Mockaitis

David Burkus

Dan Miller

Lynn Marie Morski

Vicki Lind

Albert Qian

Jeff Weiss

Nella Barkley

Amanda Augustine

Sherri Thomas

Ray Bixler

OwlTail

Today on the show Jodi interviews Melissa Anzman, author of The Employee Experience Solution (2020). Here are some highlights from their conversation:   Jodi and Melissa talked about how Melissa had the idea for this book in her head for a long time and believed the message she wants to share belongs in a book. She previously published two other books that sell well at speaking engagements, so she realized having a book on the same topic that she speaks about would be smart. Melissa calls herself a “pantster” (as in, someone who likes to write without an outline or plan), so she disliked the idea of outlining. She loved writing certain sections of the book and admitted that, while working from an outline sometimes made writing feel more like an obligation than a creative outlet, the end result was so much better. Though she just released the book a couple weeks ago, Melissa shared that she’s excited about the networking and community the book has opened up for her already. She’s also leveraged a light upsell (a $97 product) and earned more speaking opportunities. Melissa shared some advice for aspiring author-entrepreneurs from both a tactical and a strategic standpoint. Tactically, she advised to make a deadline and honor it, which often means finding someone (an editor, a writing partner, a friend) to hold you accountable. Strategically, Melissa encouraged others to be sure their book topic dovetails with what you want to be known for. A book is an easy way for people to learn about you and your ideas, so it should fit into your “business toolkit.” Melissa also encouraged other author-entrepreneurs to remember that a book is a long game when it comes to marketing. Also: She doesn’t recommend launching a book while traveling. Because she co-owns a book review website, Melissa regularly reads six to eight books a week and can’t pick a favorite. For business, she rereads Essentialism by Greg McKeown every year.   Listen here or on your favorite podcast player, and let me know what you think!  Find Melissa here: www.betthr.com https://www.instagram.com/melissaanzman  https://www.amazon.com/Employee-Experience-Solution-Transform-Engagement/

Today on the show Jodi interviews Melissa Anzman, author of The Employee Experience Solution (2020). Here are some highlights from their conversation: <ul> <li>Jodi and Melissa talked about how Melissa had the idea for this book in her head for a long time and believed the message she wants to share belongs in a book. She previously published two other books that sell well at speaking engagements, so she realized having a book on the same topic that she speaks about would be smart.</li> <li>Melissa calls herself a “pantster” (as in, someone who likes to write without an outline or plan), so she disliked the idea of outlining. She loved writing certain sections of the book and admitted that, while working from an outline sometimes made writing feel more like an obligation than a creative outlet, the end result was so much better.</li> <li>Though she just released the book a couple weeks ago, Melissa shared that she’s excited about the networking and community the book has opened up for her already. She’s also leveraged a light upsell (a $97 product) and earned more speaking opportunities.</li> <li>Melissa shared some advice for aspiring author-entrepreneurs from both a tactical and a strategic standpoint. Tactically, she advised to make a deadline and honor it, which often means finding someone (an editor, a writing partner, a friend) to hold you accountable. Strategically, Melissa encouraged others to be sure their book topic dovetails with what you want to be known for. A book is an easy way for people to learn about you and your ideas, so it should fit into your “business toolkit.” Melissa also encouraged other author-entrepreneurs to remember that a book is a long game when it comes to marketing. Also: She doesn’t recommend launching a book while traveling.</li> <li>Because she co-owns a book review website, Melissa regularly reads six to eight books a week and can’t pick a favorite. For business, she rereads Essentialism by Greg McKeown every year.</li> </ul> Listen here or on your favorite podcast player, and let me know what you think! Find Melissa here: <a href="http://www.mikifoto.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.betthr.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissaanzman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/melissaanzman</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Employee-Experience-Solution-Transform-Engagement/dp/1734681403/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=employee+experience+solution&amp;qid=1585143095&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Employee-Experience-Solution-Transform-Engagement/</a>

28: Episode 28: Sharing Your Story in a Book: Melissa Anzman

"To apply, contact Human Resources."  These words are enough to induce a groan from many job seekers. For many people "HR" is an impermeable, mysterious gatekeeper, standing between them and the job of their dreams.  But sometimes you simply can't avoid working through a human resources department--especially in larger, most formal companies. And, if you play your cards right and get HR on your side, you have a strong advocate within the organization. In this bonus episode, Melissa Anzman, CEO of Launch Your Job, shares her contribution to Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. She takes a scientific approach to working with HR and her advice will help you move along in the hiring process. Here are Melissa's three keys to success:  A personal value proposition - Know what value you bring to the table and put your best marketing and showcasing efforts forward. Networking and outreach - The HR person needs to be interested enough in you to want to meet you in person. Understanding your audience - Your conversations with HR should be high-level in nature and save the nitty, gritty details for later.   You can find more useful job search insight in our new book Land Your Dream Job Anywhere, now available on Amazon. To preview the first chapter for free, visit www.macslist.org/anywhere. Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com.

"To apply, contact Human Resources."  These words are enough to induce a groan from many job seekers. For many people "HR" is an impermeable, mysterious gatekeeper, standing between them and the job of their dreams.  But sometimes you simply can't avoid working through a human resources department--especially in larger, most formal companies. And, if you play your cards right and get HR on your side, you have a strong advocate within the organization. In this bonus episode, Melissa Anzman, CEO of <a href="http://launchyourjob.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Launch Your Job</a>, shares her contribution to <a href="http://amzn.to/2lTWlnC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Land Your Dream Job Anywhere</a>. She takes a scientific approach to working with HR and her advice will help you move along in the hiring process. Here are Melissa's three keys to success: <ol> <li>A personal value proposition - Know what value you bring to the table and put your best marketing and showcasing efforts forward.</li> <li>Networking and outreach - The HR person needs to be interested enough in you to want to meet you in person.</li> <li>Understanding your audience - Your conversations with HR should be high-level in nature and save the nitty, gritty details for later. </li> </ol> You can find more useful job search insight in our new book <a href="http://amzn.to/2kBj2Pj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Land Your Dream Job Anywhere</a>, now available on Amazon. To preview the first chapter for free, visit <a href="http://www.macslist.org/anywhere" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.macslist.org/anywhere</a>. Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, <a href="http://www.freddytrujillo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.freddytrujillo.com</a>.

BONUS: Three Secrets to Success with Human Resources, with Melissa Anzman

Ep. 011: The Rules of Working with a Human Resources Department (Melissa Anzman)