In today's Uniqueness is Power, we interview entreprenuer Charles Fellingham about the Purple Podium - an intensive, interactive, dynamic and intimate public and political (non-partisan) speaking seminar.

This two day workshop prepares the elite partipants for the rigors of speaking in today's environment to succeed in both the political arena and public eye.  Materials draw from the best examples of both what to do, and what not to do.  Participants take part in immersive training that helps them learn to win over constituents, handle opponents and build a brand and online presence others will covet.

Each member will be videotaped and critiqued; materials will be available for review under private passwords.

This provides a significant difference from other speaking seminars in the intensity, the interaction and the focus on style and delivery, the backbone behind substance.  Participants are engaged in a wide scope of activities to learn how to handle press, interviews, debates, rope lines and more.

Check out www.thepurplepodium.com or Google Charles Fellingham for more information.

Having been a part of non-profits for all her life, when the chance came along to help with an incredible fundraiser, Kathy Greider was excited.  Sporting two programs that allow non profits to gain exposure and raise significant funds through relatively little work, when compared to other fundraisers, she knew she had to share it with others.

First, there is the matching program – which works something like the Premium program in Public TV.  Donors make a pledge of $100, $150, $300 or $500 and gain back an equal value rebate certificate for gas or groceries.  “One of the reasons we like this so much, is it focuses on the two things people need, even, or perhaps especially, in a down economy,” says Kathy.

Next, there is the Faith Promise Campaign – where church parishioners pledge a one time $50 donation.  They are given 1x$500 gas and 1x$500 grocery certificate.  They register and send in the receipts and vouchers each month as directed – and when they gain their $50 back each month (one $25 gas, one $25 grocery) – they turn around and pen a check to the church for that amount.  “Donations with ‘found money’ make sense – all you’re asking is for your church member to do a tiny bit of legwork each month,” says Kathy.

The beauty of both these programs is that in either, there is a capability to raise funds, while giving back or at least not taking away.  In a world where charity and giving are decreasing due to the down economy, it is important to reward those who help you.  Also, these programs drive “word of mouth” spread like wildfire within customer and donor bases.  Call Kathy to find out more at 404 313 8208 or Google her for more info.

Brainstorming ideas is easy (relatively.)  It is finding the ones that work and will be accepted and acted on that is hard.  Yet, somehow, Mike Wittenstein always delivers.  His ability to spot patterns, trends and ruts, even – and help people sidestep obstacles to success, concentrate on who is the core end user and target, and then storm ideas until he finds the one that will work in the given situation is unparralelled in my experience. 

Listen in.  Mike is brilliant, yet humble.   Insightful yet down to earth.  Able to see things most other people miss.  Bizvoiyant (as in clairvoyant about business.)  The ideal “Entrepreneur’s Merlin” at the round table of business.  Yeah, I know, hefty praise.  But you know what – he lives up to it.  And as my coach used to say, it’s not arrogant if you can back it up – it’s called swagger.  So, Mike has swagger…REALLY big swagger.  You can Google him to find out more and see his video at www.mikewittenstein.com.

Mike is available for prices between $2,000 and $12,000 for the day.  You get a new outlook on your business you often can’t find yourself.  It may be hard to comprehend, but having experienced it myself, I know that in one hour or two – Mike can transform your reality to a new way of being that really delivers those “million dollar ideas” – which are the big ideas that can be acted on – and will be accepted and implemented without fading out.  At the upper end of his range, he does speaking, consulting and education as a combo package.  You’ll never have spent better money.  Period.