Best Heskett Podcasts (2025)

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85 - Work-for-Hire Freelance Writing, with Tracie Heskett 31:23

2+ y ago31:23

31:23

Hoping to do freelance writing? Want to know what the freelancing life is really like? In episode 85 of The Professional Writer, Tracie Heskett and I – both long-time freelance writers – reveal our best tips for breaking into freelancing.

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84 – Blogging for Fun and Money, with Gregory Halpen 19:46

2+ y ago19:46

19:46

Episode 84 of The Professional Writer podcast is the first in an ongoing series where I chat with people who do interesting things with their writing – other than writing books. Gregory Halpen certainly fits the bill! He's a passionate home baker, dessert blogger, photographer, and life coach.

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Thinking About Strategy and Relationships with Dr. James L. Heskett, Part 3 36:56

2+ y ago36:56

36:56

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Ch…

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Thinking About Strategy and Relationships with Dr. James L. Heskett, Part 2 36:45

2+ y ago36:45

36:45

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviews with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Cha…

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Thinking About Strategy and Relationships with Dr. James L. Heskett, Part 1 35:39

2+ y ago35:39

35:39

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviews with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Cha…

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A Conversation with the Late, Great Don Bowersox, Part 3 33:23

2+ y ago33:23

33:23

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Ch…

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A Conversation with the Late, Great Don Bowersox, Part 2 31:56

3y ago31:56

31:56

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Ch…

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A Conversation with the Late, Great Don Bowersox, Part 1 33:38

3y ago33:38

33:38

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Ch…

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Meeting Mr. Warehousing – An Interview Hosted by James R. Stock Part 4 of 4 35:43

3y ago35:43

35:43

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Ch…

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BSB 152 28:37

3y ago28:37

28:37

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief John Phythyon and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Men of Bone by David Penny 1501: London, England Can a man turn his back on all hope to protect those he loves? Returning…

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83 – Get Visibility Through Other People’s Platforms, with Lisa Simone Richards 44:38

3y ago44:38

44:38

Want a slew of simple-yet-effective tips to move from "invisible" to "in-demand" by getting featured on blogs, podcasts, magazines, and TV shows? In episode 83, Lisa Simone Richards, a PR & Visibility Strategist, shares insider secrets for reaching more people without spinning your wheels on social media or wasting money on Facebook ads. Includes e…

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BSB 151 47:30

3y ago47:30

47:30

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief John Phythyon and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Hopeless for You by Raquel Riley Cyan was hired to tutor Griffin in the ways of love. He never expected to become the stu…

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Meeting Mr. Warehousing – An Interview Hosted by James R. Stock Part 3 of 4 32:19

3y ago32:19

32:19

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Ch…

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82 – 3 Must-Dos When Setting Up Your Email List 18:34

3y ago18:34

18:34

I answer 3 burning questions people repeatedly ask about email list building: Can I bulk email my contacts through my regular email account? Since I’m required to display a valid postal address on every email, and I don’t want to display my home address, what are my options? Can I use my gmail address to send newsletters?…

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BSB 150 48:11

3y ago48:11

48:11

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: A Last Gift: One Midlife Crisis by Beca Lewis Five women. One dead husband. Too many secrets. A letter from her dead husband turns Bree…

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Meeting Mr. Warehousing – An Interview Hosted by James R. Stock Part 2 of 4 30:26

3y ago30:26

30:26

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with the Supply Chain Doctor, Chris Barnes, to be republishe…

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BSB 149 47:18

3y ago47:18

47:18

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Old Debts by T.L. Riffey Detective John Hanlan hates these ki…

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81 – Becoming a Writerpreneur 13:15

3y ago13:15

13:15

You work up your courage and pitch the “book baby” you’ve been laboring over for years to an agent or editor.They respond with, “Tell me about your author platform.”Your heart hits the floor as you realize that you’ve spent years writing your book, but only a few minutes thinking about who might buy it.I'd like you to consider a different approach …

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BSB 148 58:07

3y ago58:07

58:07

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Good Vibrations By Patrick J. O’Connor A human. An alien. A o…

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80 - Jump-Start Your Email List (Group Coaching Program) 27:14

3y ago27:14

27:14

I’m doing something different on the podcast today, introducing you to Jump-Start Your Email List, my group coaching program that starts March 15.I’ll walk you through the four items you’ll create during the program and introduce you to five bonus trainings and tutorials (valued at over $700) that you’ll receive as a student in the program.Plus, yo…

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Meeting Mr. Warehousing – An Interview Hosted by James R. Stock 30:43

3y ago30:43

30:43

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Ch…

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BSB 147 53:13

3y ago53:13

53:13

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Hook: The Death of the Groom in the Ceremony Room By Suz Williams A …

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79 - 4 Strategies for Growing the Know-Like-Trust Factor 11:42

3y ago11:42

11:42

My 4-tiered strategy gives my audience many opportunities to know, like, and trust me: (1) free resources(2) low-cost DIY training(3) affordable done-with you programs(4) premium coaching and done-for-you services

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BSB 146 50:56

3y ago50:56

50:56

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: NECESSARY SINS book 1 in Lazare Family Saga by Elizabeth Bell…

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78 – When Should I Start Marketing My Book? 13:19

3y ago13:19

13:19

Authors should never separate writing from marketing. They're done in concert, much like a choir in which individual voices blend together to create a unified, harmonious sound.Today, I'll introduce you to my strategic plan that seamlessly combines writing and editing with branding, platform building, and marketing.…

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BSB 145 58:37

3y ago58:37

58:37

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Mr. Darcy & Elizabeth: What Time Has Done: a Pride and Prejud…

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77 – Protect Your Creative Work: Copyright, Fair Use, LLC, Contracts, with Amy Nesheim 34:50

3y ago34:50

34:50

Protect your creative work! Lawyer Amy Nesheim helps us understand (1) The difference between copyright and trademark; (2) 5 steps you can take if someone steals your content; (3) The 4-factor Fair Use test; (4) LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship, and (5) Contracts: rules for the relationship.

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BSB 144 1:03:50

3y ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Untitled Cozy Mystery by Marisa D'Vari Ambitious new college …

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Supply Chain is Boring Classic: Interview with Bradley University Alum & ARCOP President, David Cox, Part 2 14:52

3y ago14:52

14:52

In the second part of this classic episode of Supply Chain is Boring, host Chris Barnes interviews Bradley University alum and ARCOP president, David Cox. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now …

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BSB 143 53:00

3y ago53:00

53:00

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: The Legacy: Scotland Bay the Return by Cecly Ann Mitchell For…

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BSB 142 51:50

3y ago51:50

51:50

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Off Campus by Charles E.P. Murphy and Jeff Westwood If these …

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BSB 141 58:22

3y ago58:22

58:22

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Bitter Bayou by Kailee Saunders Her death was accidental... O…

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BSB 140 39:42

3y ago39:42

39:42

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Empire's End: Episode 1: The Senator's Daughter by JP Raymond…

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76 – Costs of Marketing and Promoting Your Book, with Amy Connell 50:46

3y ago50:46

50:46

“When budgeting for publishing and marketing your book, build in a 10 percent cushion to allow for unexpected expenses.” As she prepared to publish her debut non-fiction book, Amy Connell discovered the importance of the budget cushion. She shares exactly what spent to create branded promotional products, send influencer copies, and hire niche cons…

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Supply Chain is Boring Classic: Interview with Bradley University Alum & ARCOP President, David Cox, Part 1 13:59

3y ago13:59

13:59

In this classic episode of Supply Chain is Boring, host Chris Barnes interviews Bradley University alum and ARCOP president, David Cox. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://s…

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BSB 139 1:00:46

3y ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Bred for Harvest by J.D. Sonne A polygamist compound in her n…

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75 - Writers Conferences: The Best Investment an Author Can Make, with Sharon Elliott and Sarah Sundin 53:05

3y ago53:05

53:05

“A writers conference is the place I can find out how to get my book published, because my book is perfect, and everyone needs to read it.”That’s the mistaken assumption three newbie writers – Sarah Sundin, Sharon Elliott, and I – made before we attended our first writers conference. Oh, were we in for a surprise!The three of us chat about our firs…

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BSB 138 53:45

3y ago53:45

53:45

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: So You Survived the End of the World by K.C. Cordell Earth ma…

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BSB 137 55:46

3y ago55:46

55:46

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: The Dragon's Keeper by Tina Riffey She escaped a cruel master…

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74 - Strengthen Your Writing and Editing With These 5 Robust Online Tools [Crowdsourced] 13:53

3+ y ago13:53

13:53

Five online tools to help you become a more powerful writer and editor (recommended by my listeners): ProWritingAid Jarvis AnswerThePublic PerfectIt WordHippoTranscript, video tutorials, and links to trainings included!

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Simplifying Supply Chain Concepts for Children: A Supply Jane Adventure 20:56

3+ y ago20:56

20:56

It is never too early to learn about supply chain management. Meg Preston takes a unique slant to help parents in supply chain management explain what they do all day to their children with her Supply Jane and Fifo books. She is also interested in getting more of the younger generation interested in STEM, and she makes it fun and interesting. Addit…

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BSB 136 53:51

3+ y ago53:51

53:51

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Mountain Menace by A.M. Proctor Monsters come in all shapes a…

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BSB 135 45:09

3+ y ago45:09

45:09

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Raven Manor by T.L. Riffey Raven Manor holds secrets humans a…

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73 - Sensitivity Readers and Subject Matter Experts: Why Authors Need Them 22:16

3+ y ago22:16

22:16

Your most valuable ability is your credibility. That’s why sensitivity readers, subject matter experts, and fact-checkers are crucial. In episode 73, five listeners recount their thoughts about this important topic. Learn what sensitivity readers do and how to find them.

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Supply Chain is Boring Classic: Profiles in Supply Chain Leadership with Richard Sharpe, Part 2 32:36

3+ y ago32:36

32:36

In this classic episode of Supply Chain is Boring, host Chris Barnes sits down for the conclusion of his two-part interview with CEO of Competitive Insights, Richard Sharpe. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and othe…

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BSB 134 48:21

3+ y ago48:21

48:21

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Runestaff Chronicles: The Awakening by Helen Row Toews An alt…

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BSB 133 48:22

3+ y ago48:22

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Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Steam Team by Mary Wernke Another year, another school- Sophi…

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72 - Costs of Self-Publishing a Book, with Lisa Baldwin 33:04

3+ y ago33:04

33:04

“An unknown author wanting to get an unknown manuscript published by a traditional publisher is akin to an 18-year-old showing up in Los Angeles with a 6-string guitar, wanting to get a record contract,” says debut memoir author, Lisa Baldwin.Learn how several publishing professionals helped Lisa shift her expectations and shape her manuscript into…

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Supply Chain is Boring Classic: Profiles in Supply Chain Leadership with Richard Sharpe 20:33

3+ y ago20:33

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In this classic episode of Supply Chain is Boring, host Chris Barnes sits down for the first of a two-part interview with CEO of Competitive Insights, Richard Sharpe. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Suppl…

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BSB 132 56:30

3+ y ago56:30

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Today on the show, Best Page Forward Editor-in-Chief and special guest Robert Scanlon explore the intricacies of great blurb writing! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Old Debts by T.L. Riffey Detective John Hanlan hates these kind of cases. 'Normal' murde…

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