OK, so in this business podcast, we are talking to a video instructor who is not yet, but is moving in the direction of vidcasting.

But her niche is so interesting, and I think very exemplary, of offering a very specific product or service that has universal appeal and, in my opinion, high necessity (especially Outlook!).

She also focuses on tutorials that are affordable (no, I mean it, REALLY affordable videos) because she realizes that the business people who need this the most probably aren't rolling in money.

I'm having her teach me Outlook, because I only know enough to be dangerous (but not efficient). I know that spending hours searching for emails, and dreading filing the 6000 (yes, count 'em) emails in my inbox is costing me something. I just am afraid to find out WHAT...

So check out Andrea Kalli's free "What Is Sharepoint" Video at the DigBizBooks.com site, and sign up for her FREE Outlook tips.

Streamline and make yourself more efficient. That's what I'm trying to do!

Penny Haynes, 1st Podcast Publishing & DigBizBooks.com

In today's business podcast, we will discuss the all important PR conundrum:

This truly is an issue over which small businesses regularly agonize. Do you spend your own valuable time doing this, hire someone on a project basis, or hire someone full-time (this option is for business owners who have the money to do that)?

Hard copy vs. Digital Press Releases

Then there's the issue of going after "traditional" media so you can get placement for your business in a newspaper or magazine. However, I believe that advertising on the media with press releases has much longer lasting effects.

Check out PRWeb and PRWeb Podcast

Did you know that I average 110,000 hits PER PRESS RELEASE with PRWeb? The content is syndicated by other newswires, and then interested people syndicate it on their websites, and it is the best type of viral marketing. Everyone wants to look like they're on top of the news in their industry, so they syndicate newswire RSS feeds.

Digital Press Releases are FOREVER...forever searchable content for search engines.

If McDonald's stopped advertising today, would they really go out of business, as someone has said? We need to be promoting our business via podcasting, blogs, press releases, and any way we can. It's the life blood of our business.

So check out the business podcast today.

It's shorter than usual because I've heard that people like 10 minute podcasts. Let me know if you like the longer or shorter versions.

And of course, check out the International Podcasting Expo, October 20-22, 2006. Seminar slots are filling up and international partners such as India's Podbazaar are joining with us, as well as other new and exciting online services and products. Plan to be there and learn about all that's going on in the world of digital media!

Penny Haynes, 1st Podcast Publishing & DigBizBooks.com

There's Still Healing Left For Me

It's not just the first person
Who steps into the water that gets healed.
There's healing left for me.

I may be how I am today
But there's still healing left for me.

I may disappoint myself at times,
But my life's not through yet.
There's healing left for me.

I don't need to be ashamed;
There's nothing permanently,
Unchangeably wrong with me.
There's healing left for me.

It's not just for the others, and
It's not just for me.

His healing waters fall everyday -
We just don't take the time to
Stand under the Falls and
Be soaked to the skin with Him.

We're dry and parched, and
Thirsty and dehydrated,
Drawn and thin...
But there's healing left for us.

I want to stand under that
Cold, clean, clear waterfall of
God's healing love and
Be thoroughly drenched.

I know, if I am
Lazy or busy or selfish that
I will dry out again, but
I know now that
There's healing left for me.

Joy, unspeakable and full of glory.

Penny Haynes, Post-Labyrinth
August 13, 2006

Yes, in this comedy podcast, Melvin George II is back again, this time telling us about how to understand the different cries of a baby.

Visit Encouraging Audiobooks for more clean comedy downloads, and NotCool1.com for more from Melvin George II.

Penny Haynes, 1st Podcast Publishing & International Podcasting Expo, October 20-22, ONLINE!

In this week's business podcast, we will analyze the ways in which solopreneurs (individual business owners) are like the multinational companies that are challenging the status quo.

Everyone talks about outsourcing to India and other countries. However, nobody talks about the Third World based companies taking on established First World companies. Today's podcast will focus on the business strategies that these foreign companies are using to make it happen.

Use what you have, start at home, and then slowly branch out from there.

It reminds me of the Great Commission - start in Jerusalem, go to Samaria, and then to the outermost parts of the world. That's how successful smaller companies are doing it.

They are making the most of their hometown resources.

They learn successful marketing techniques by battling larger corporations in their own country. When they have established a home base, they venture out to surrounding countries. After that, they are ready to take on the world.

We discuss many different tactics in this business podcast, so take out your paper and pencil and get ready to take notes.

Success is closer than you think, because it is becoming such a small world. Thanks to Skype, you can talk to anyone, just about anywhere, for just about nothing. You can access talent from around the world to help you make your business brain storms a reality.

Our goal at 1st Podcast Publishing is also to reach around the world.

That's why we are proud to host the online International Podcasting Expo, October 20-22, 2006. Teachers from around the world will present podcasting seminars and workshops in multiple languages. You can attend this online event and all 30+ seminars (and get a 2-CD set of all of the recordings) for only $20 if you sign up before September 1, 2006.

I hope to see you there!

Penny Haynes, 1st Podcast Publishing & International Podcasting Expo

In this business podcast, we will review Talk Shoe, a FREE multi-user podcast recording service with very unique features and the eventual ability to combine both telephone callers and VOIP callers!

Talk Shoe is in a beta version right now, but I would urge you to check it out. Listen in to hear the very interesting features, and the difference between it and Skype. I've never seen a combination of functions like Dave has put together.

In addition, he offers you the ability to make money from the sponsors who will advertise on Talk Shoe - no contracts, no nothing.

You provide the content, and if you bring in listeners, you get paid. You'll have to listen to the 1st Business Podcasters episode to get the details.

Dave will be an Exhibitor at the upcoming online International Podcasting Expo, October 20-22, 2006.

Come and visit him at his online booth. The Exhibitor halls are open to the public, so let him show you around his site and service.

Penny Haynes, 1st Podcast Publishing & International Podcasting Expo

In this week's Christian Podcast, we will look at the normal angel greeting, and the normal human response!

Every notice how angels are always telling those that they visit not to be afraid? Ever notice how that DOESN'T HELP? <smile> You have heavenly beings speak to you, and you can't help but freak out a little, right?

Well, that's how we get everytime we see God moving in our lives. Remember Christ walking on the water? His own disciples thought He was a ghost (and I don't mean the Holy Ghost)!

This podcast is about the fear we experience when God is doing something new.

Penny Haynes, Encouraging Audiobooks & 1st Podcast Publishing

Yes, in this comedy podcast, Melvin George II is back again, this time telling us about the birth of his son!

Visit Encouraging Audiobooks for more clean comedy downloads, and NotCool1.com for more from Melvin George II.

Penny Haynes, 1st Podcast Publishing & International Podcasting Expo, October 20-22, ONLINE!

In this week's business podcast, we will review more futuristic inventions, and some technological advances in the sports realm.

OK, so this brainstorming session got somewhat personal when I started talking about sports, and especially Nascar, but it just struck a nerve, you know? When you're passionate about something, it comes through, and in this business podcast, I admit, I did rant a little.

We start off by talking about plastics (nylon) made from corn.

Dupont (Jeff Gordon's sponsor in Nascar - just thought I would throw that in), has traditionally been an ambivalent (at best) company regarding the growing green philosophy. Now, however, they are nearing sainthood with the creation of this synthetic nylon made of organic materials. (Is that an oxymoron?)

Next up is Major League Baseball's aggressive business move to take control over who is watching them.

If the National Football League could do it, why couldnt the MLB? But instead of taking their games to different television networks, they're playing with the power of the internet to draw fans from around the globe - in different languages. I like the idea of on-demand game viewing. I can skip through the more boring parts of games I don't like, and just watch the best parts.

Lastly, we'll discuss a carbon-neutral Chinese island under construction.

Yes, you heard me right. This comes from the nation with the most pollutants, I believe. I like the idea, though, because it talks about the use of solar cells, and I also like the thought that goes into designing the city to maintain shade in certain places, reducing the need for costly temperature controls. But I won't say anything more - it will spoil the story for you.

And, speaking of China, I believe that the Chinese Podcasting Directory, Podlook, will be joining us at the Online International Podcasting Expo, October 20-22, 2006.

We're discussing the possibility of him putting together a team of Chinese podcasters to teach other Chinese nationals how to podcast, using our facilities during the Expo. Now, wouldn't that be cool? More about these things in future business Brain Storm! podcasts. Until then, keep brainstorming!!!

Penny Haynes, 1st Podcast Publishing & DigBizBooks.com

In today's business podcast, we will not be interviewing a podcaster, but a resource for podcasting.

Steve McKinney, of SearchOptimizers.com shares with us today about Search Engine Optimization and how it can be used for Podcasts. He offers a free report, so make sure you take advantage of it.

Penny Haynes, 1st Podcast Publishing

Ever feel like a leper? Like you're an untouchable? Or in a lesser way, you just really, really need a hug?

Well, revisiting Mark Chapter 1, I talk today about how the Leper must have felt when Jesus touched him, not with disgust, but with love and acceptance. Human touch is so important to some people, so I encourage you to listen to this podcast and then find someone that needs a hug. You never know how much you may brighten their day.

Penny Haynes, Encouraging Audiobooks & 1st Podcast Publishing

Melvin talks about his 1985 computer and how he's affecting YOUR interaction with the internet!

Visit Melvin George II's website at http://www.NotCool1.com and help yourself to his fabulously clean comedy!

Penny Haynes, Encouraging Audiobooks & 1st Podcast Publishing