Episode 211: Success is never a straight line, with Kerry Heaps.

Published: April 11, 2016, 8 a.m.

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Kerry Heaps is the host of Strictly Marketing Talk Radio and publisher of Strictly Marketing Magazine. The magazine has recently spun off an online community for Strictly Women in Marketing, for Women looking to gain more media exposure. Her passion is to help other Entrepreneurs with their marketing efforts to continue their dream of running a successful business. Kerry has interviewed celebrities such as Co-Host of Shark Tank, Barbara Corcoran; Authors Larry Winget and Jeffrey Hayzlett; and many more successful business entrepreneurs. Kerry is also the founder and president of Kerry\\u2019s Network, Inc., a marketing organization that provides business-to-business marketing services.

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Secret \\u2013 timesaving technique

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Kerry ends her day by making to-do lists for tomorrow -- keep things organized in a way that is comfortable for you. ONWARD!

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Daily habit that contributes to success

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Take action every day -- Kerry schedules 3-4 hour blocks for making phone calls.

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Could have ruined your business \\u2013 but now \\u2013 an invaluable learning experience

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Kerry was forced to change the name of her business -- and Kerry tells the whole story here.

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Most influential lesson learned from a mentor

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"You have to learn to promote yourself." \\xa0

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Final Round \\u2013 \\u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\\u201d

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What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?

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  1. You need to stay focused
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  3. Find a mentor -- not a coach
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  5. Get an accountability partner
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  7. Learn to have fun -- and take a break
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  9. Develop a sense of humor
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How best to connect with Kerry:

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