Podcasting Microphone

Oct62014

I am often asked which microphone to use for podcasting. Below are two of my favorite microphones: 1. Samson C01UCW Studio USB Mic: OR 2. MXL USB 009 24BIT/96KHZ USB Condenser Mic: I also recommend getting the following stand and filter: 3. ProLine MS112 Desk Boom Mic Stand: 4. Nady MPF-6 6-Inch Clamp On Microphone Pop Filter: 5. Marantz PMD620MKII Professional Recorder: 6. SanDisk 16GB Flash Memory Card:

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 91 What’s Next? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 91

Oct12014

Raising the Barr is a weekly memo, which is always pithy, powerful and succinct. It focuses on innovative ideas by maximizing your life and business while leveraging strategy, content, technology and the web, to help you transform the success. This week’s reflection point: When it comes to creativity and innovation, why is it that so many people start and stop continuously, like a sprinter? Or, they innovate and then, all of the sudden, everything comes to a screeching halt? I...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 90 Looking Inward Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 90

Sep242014

Raising the Barr is a weekly memo, which is always pithy, powerful and succinct. It focuses on innovative ideas by maximizing your life and business while leveraging strategy, content, technology and the web, to help you transform the success. This week’s reflection point: It’s the day before Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, which is a time of year I look forward to and love. For me, the meaning of this holiday is about: Spending precious time with loved ones...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 89 Growth Ideas From London II Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 89

Sep172014

Raising the Barr is a weekly memo, which is always pithy, powerful and succinct. It focuses on innovative ideas by maximizing your life and business while leveraging strategy, content, technology and the web, to help you transform the success. This week’s reflection point: Last week I shared the key insights I gained from my first day meeting with my global growth circle. Today I would like to share additional take-aways from my second day’s meeting: All growth isn’t profitable. Our...

New Web Presence Launch – Citrin Consulting

Sep152014

It’s time to share the exciting launch and web presence of Richard Citrin, Ph.D., founder of Citrin Consulting. His unique perspective on leadership development, talent management and resilience is based on the idea that by using strengths, assets, and skills, and by aligning them in a purposeful and powerful manner, real change occurs. Check out Richard’s impressive site, showcasing his wisdom, clients’ successes and his thought leadership: Watch Richard’s testimonial: < © Chad Barr 2014. All Rights Reserved.

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 88 Growth Ideas From London Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 88

Sep102014

Raising the Barr is a weekly memo, which is always pithy, powerful and succinct. It focuses on innovative ideas by maximizing your life and business while leveraging strategy, content, technology and the web, to help you transform the success. This week’s reflection point: Every several months I get together with my global growth circle (mastermind group on steroids), facilitated by Alan Weiss, to discuss our businesses and identify growth areas for our clients and for us. I last reported 30...

How to Hijack a Limo?

Sep42014

My great friend, Phil Symchcyh, tells the story better than I ever could. So here is the NYC story and thank you Phil for sharing: Limo driver in airport, holding sign for BERNICE. Chad marches up to him, says in his authoritative, assertive voice, “BARR!” Driver nods, Chad nods, off they go. I’m running to catch up. Half way to our hotel, driver’s phone rings. His dispatcher yells, “Where are you? Bernice is at the airport and she’s ready for...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 87 Web Presence Best Practices Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 87

Sep32014

Raising the Barr is a weekly memo, which is always pithy, powerful and succinct. It focuses on innovative ideas by maximizing your life and business while leveraging strategy, content, technology and the web, to help you transform the success. This week’s reflection point: The topic of clients’ best practices comes up quite often in my discussions with my clients. I have written on this topic in the past and today I will share these best practices from the perspective of...

Nonstop Sales Boom by Colleen Francis

Sep12014

I just received the new book, Nonstop Sales Boom, written by my dear friend, colleague, and client, Colleen Francis. It has rocked my world and it would yours! See the before and after proofs below: (This was of course done through the creative work of our amazing innovative design team. Thank you Adi and Lihi).

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 86 Are You Prepared For Success? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 86

Aug272014

Raising the Barr is a weekly memo, which is always pithy, powerful and succinct. It focuses on innovative ideas by maximizing your life and business while leveraging strategy, content, technology and the web, to help you transform the success. This week’s reflection point: I just had a fantastic conversation with one of my dear clients, John Boggs, a retired Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, a great thinker and a leadership expert. As we were exchanging ideas on creating success,...