How to be confident (even if you’re not) | Montana von Fliss | TEDxBelle...

The number one question Montana von Fliss is asked is how to be more confident. Over her 16 years of coaching speakers all over the globe and 30 years as a professional actor, Montana has developed a reliable and repeatable 2-part strategy to step up in front of any audience and appear confident—even if you’re not.

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Types of Businesses We Have Served

We serve an ever-widening arena of types of businesses. 

See the extensive list below:

Alternative Fuels Consortium
Alzheimer & Dementia Care
Archery Shop
Artistic Adventures Abroad
Author
Auto Body Shop
Auto Dealer
Auto Financing Group
Auto Repair Facility
Auto Salesperson
Automation & Control Technology
Baseball Training Center
Bathroom Remodeling
Bible College & Seminary
Bicycle Shop
Boat Racing, Design & Repairs
Book Publisher
Bookkeeping and Payroll
Bowling Alley
Business Consulting
Business District Group
Business Introductions
Business Networking Group
Business to Business Marketing
Business Ecosystem Strategists
Car & Truck Accessories
Carpet Cleaning
Cemetery Services
Chiropractor
College Educational Foundation
College Student
Commercial Truck Consulting
Commercial Truck Dealer
Concrete Cutting
Concrete Grinding
Consignment Shop
Construction Contractor
Consultant
Contractor Group Alliance
Country Retreat & Spa
County Fair/Event Center
Court Reporting Services
CPAP/Sleep Apnea Consultant
Cupcake & Dessert Bakery
Day Porter Services
Deceased Remembrance Site
Dentist
Designated Driver Wine Tour Service
Developmentally Disabled Non-Profit
Disadvantaged Youth Training
Doctor Training
Dog & Cat Teeth Cleaning
Drywall Tool Rentals
eBay Store
Education (Tutoring)
Electrical Industry Search Engine
Electric & Power Distribution
Electrician & Electrical Services
Elevator Repair and Service
Emergency Restoration Services
Employment Development Organization
Energy Management Consultant
Engineering
Event Marketing
Event Rentals
Event Staffing
Environmental Technologies
Eye Doctor and Surgeon
Face and Body Spa
Family and Children's Services
Family Law Association Foundation
Fencing Contractor
Fitness Center
Flooring Center
Florist and Gifts
Food Safety Education
Forklift Sales, Service & Rental
Funeral Services
Furniture Store
Gift Shop & Tobacconist
Glass Company
Government Reentry Services
Green Energy Contractors
Hair Salon
Headhunter
Health & Fitness
Health Products
Health & Welfare Support
Hearing Aid Services
Heating & A/C Contactor
Homeless Transition & Assistance
Home & Business Security
Home & Garden Show
Independent Insurance Agency
Independent Scentsy Business
Internet Technology (IT) Solutions
Janitorial Services
Just In Time Inventory Management
Karate Dojo
Kitchen Remodeling & Refinishing
Landscape Supply
Landscaping Contractor
Law Firm
Lean Manufacturing Consulting
Lending Services Consultant
Liquid & Vapor Leak Detection
Literary Agent
Litigation Support Services
Logistics Services
Mailing List Broker
Management Consultant
Manufacturing
Martial Arts Training
Massage Therapy
Meal Replacement
Medical Trauma Training
Metal Fabrication
Mobile Truck RepairMortgage Broker
Mortuary Services
Motorcycle Repair & Service
Multi-Level Marketing
Musical Artist
Music Bands
Music Instruction
Music Store & Teaching Academy
Multi-Level Marketing Business
Non-Profit Organizations
Nurse Training
Nutrition Store
Overhead Door Company
Overfill Prevention Systems
Paralegal Document Service
Painting Contractor
Patient Advocacy Consultants
Pest Control
Petrochemical Services
Philanthropic Organization
Physical Therapy Specialist
Plumbing Contractor
Pool Service
Powder Coating
Realtor
Real Estate Salesperson
Recreation Center
Regulatory Software Services
Rescue Mission
Restaurant (Bar & Grill)
Restaurant (Fast Food)
Restaurant (Fine Dining)
Restaurant (Italian)
Roofing Company
Sales Training Consultant
Search & Recruitment Services
Self-Storage Facility
Skin Care
Societal Reentry Services
Software Development
Solar Energy Sales
Solar Panel Cleaning & Maintenance
Spray Tan Mobile Service
Static Ground Monitoring
Statistical Information Systems
Stone & Tile Dealer
Tax & Accounting Services
Theatre For the Arts
Towing Services
Trauma Surgical Training
Travel Promotion
Tree Service
Truck Dealer
Truck Body Manufacturer
Truck Body Upfitter
Truck Clubs
Truck Rack Manufacturer
Truck Repair & Parts
Truck Transportation Center
Tutoring
T-Shirt & Apparel Design Co.
Vehicle Transporter
Veterinarian
Weight Loss For Teens
Wine & Liquor Store
Wine Tour Service
Winery
Writing, Editing & Author Services
Yogurt Shop
Youth Job & Life Skills Training

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How Language Shapes the Way We Think | Lera Boroditsky | TED

There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world -- and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures. But do they shape the way we think? Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shares examples of language -- from an Aboriginal community in Australia that uses cardinal directions instead of left and right to the multiple words for blue in Russian -- that suggest the answer is a resounding yes. "The beauty of linguistic diversity is that it reveals to us just how ingenious and how flexible the human mind is," Boroditsky says. "Human minds have invented not one cognitive universe, but 7,000."

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

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What Does the Trend Setter Package Include?

OUR TREND SETTER PACKAGE INCLUDES ALL THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:

>  Professional Website

>  Blog & Regular Blog Posting

>  Limited Social Media Posting & Management

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Linkedin

>  Personalized Email Newsletter

>  Video & YouTube Channel

>  Marketing & Business Consulting

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The skill of self confidence | Dr. Ivan Joseph | TEDxRyersonU

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Trend Setter Package

Our Trend Setter Package is unique in that it offers even the smallest businesses the marketing power of a much larger business. We do this by combining all of our services into one low cost monthly package, which ensures your Internet properties are updated regularly every month.

Think of it this way; You open a business and want some customers. So, you put out a sign. Then, you want some more business. So, you put out a sign down the street, then two streets over, then out on the freeway, and pretty soon you have them all over town. People now know about you even if they have never been in your store or used your services.

This is exactly what we do for you via the Internet. Beginning with a website, we add a blog, a monthly (or more often for some businesses) email newsletter, social networking in Facebook, Twitter, Linked-in. Next we add a YouTube channel and video is included. We help you get found. Last is our own consulting to help you get the best of our services and more.

We do this in a systematic way, which allows us to keep the cost low. Now, virtually every business can afford to look like a much larger business.

Each business is different. Give us a call to talk about your specific business. We will let you know how little it takes to get started right away.

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CONFUSED ABOUT HOW YOUR BUSINESS CAN…

Use Internet? Website? Blog?

E-Commerce? Social Networking?

YouTube/Videos?

HTML Newsletters?

“What Is This Stuff?"

“Who Has The Time To Deal With It?"

“What’s In It For Me?"

Too Expensive?

RELAX. . .

We Make It So Easy! And So Affordable!

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Questions No One Knows the Answers to (Full Version)

In the first of a new TED-Ed series designed to catalyze curiosity, TED Curator Chris Anderson shares his boyhood obsession with quirky questions that seem to have no answers. (Introducing the series "Questions no one knows the answers to")

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Websites Built for Connection, Not Just Clicks

Your website is often the first place people meet your brand—and first impressions matter. Instead of overwhelming visitors with information, the most effective websites create meaningful moments of connection. That might mean highlighting real customer stories, showcasing your team’s personality, or using design elements that reflect your brand’s warmth and authenticity.

A connected experience doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through thoughtful design, intuitive layout, and content that feels human. When your website invites conversation and connection, your audience becomes more than traffic—they become part of your community. And that connection is what turns curiosity into trust.

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Why Your Website Should Feel Like a Conversation

A great website does more than explain who you are—it makes visitors feel welcomed and understood. When your site speaks with people instead of at them, you build trust right from the first click. Clear navigation, friendly copy, and interactive elements like quizzes, forms, or chat features help create that conversational feel.

Think of your website as a digital handshake. It should guide visitors, answer questions before they’re asked, and invite them to take the next step. When people feel seen, heard, and valued online, they’re far more likely to stay, explore, and come back again.

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How to Generate the Most Creative Ideas (No Talent Required)

Ever feel stuck staring at a blank page, waiting for inspiration to strike? Here’s the harsh truth: creativity isn’t magic—it’s a system. In just 2 minutes, this video breaks down how to generate brilliant ideas on demand, even if you think you’re “not creative.”  

We’ll uncover why originality is a myth, how the greatest thinkers like Einstein and Picasso worked, and a simple method you can start using today to spark genius ideas effortlessly.  

No fluff. No waiting. Just actionable steps you can use right now to unlock your creativity.

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Creating Content That Feels Like a Conversation

Your audience doesn’t want to be talked at — they want to be talked with. The most engaging brands don’t just broadcast; they invite interaction. Ask questions. Encourage replies. Follow up when someone shares a thought or story.

When your content feels like a conversation rather than a campaign, people stay engaged because they feel included. They’re not passive viewers; they are active participants in your brand’s world.

And when people feel like they belong, loyalty grows naturally.

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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from Us to You.

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EASY THANKSGIVING TURKEY | how to cook and carve the BEST turkey recipe

Are you ready to make the BEST Thanksgiving turkey? Trust me, it’s easier than you think! You don’t need to brine and you don’t need to baste. Just a few simple steps and you’ll have a perfectly golden, juicy, and insanely flavorful roasted turkey that’ll impress your family and guests.

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Why Transparency Strengthens Your Brand

People don’t connect with perfection; they connect with honesty. Sharing a challenge you overcame, a mistake that taught you something, or a behind-the-scenes glimpse of your process gives your audience something real to hold onto.

Transparency shows that there are humans behind your brand — humans who care, try, learn, and evolve. When you let people see the work and the journey, trust deepens. And trust is the foundation of any lasting audience relationship.

In a world full of polish, authenticity stands out.

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Turning Audience Insights Into Meaningful Content

Your audience is speaking every day — through comments, DMs, and even silence. When you treat these signals as data, you start creating content that truly resonates.

Maybe people need clarity on a process you take for granted. Maybe they’re craving encouragement, or they want to see real examples of what you teach. When you build content around their needs rather than your assumptions, your message becomes more useful, more personal, and far more impactful.

Connection grows when people feel understood — and that starts with paying attention.

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Don’t chase happiness. Become antifragile | Tal Ben-Shahar | Big Think

Don’t chase happiness. Become antifragile, with Tal Ben-Shahar

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Turning Consistency Into Connection

Consistency builds recognition — but connection builds loyalty. Once your audience knows your voice, it’s time to deepen the relationship.

Start by listening. What questions are people asking in comments or emails? What challenges keep coming up in your industry? Use those insights to create content that feels personal and relevant.

Authenticity matters, too. Share stories, behind-the-scenes moments, or lessons learned. When your audience sees the human side of your brand, trust turns into genuine connection — the kind that keeps people coming back, not just clicking through.

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Ryan Stone @ 707-480-0959 /or

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