Episodes

  • How Do I Use LinkedIn for Lead Generation?

    How Do I Use LinkedIn for Lead Generation?
    Mar 27 2023
    When I started using LinkedIn in 2007, I first used it for job-hunting. It then became an extraordinary networking program, keeping me updated with everyone in my business circle. LinkedIn kept evolving, and, as a B2B Marketing consultant, it remains one of my more important resources. But there is still so much more I can use it for. In this episode of The LIPN Podcast, I spoke with Nick Pititto, President of Astor Magnus. Nick and his team use an automated lead generation program that uses LinkedIn to target potential clients and collaborators for his clients. Not only can you reach a specifically targeted audience via LinkedIn DM, but your message can be an email, a text, even a video. To talk to Nick directly to learn more about how to use LinkedIn as a lead generation tool, call 917-960-2936 or email him at info@astormagnus.com For more information about how podcasts, and other forms of business storytelling, can help grow your organization, call Merrill Loechner at Smith Douglass Associates at 203-628-2606 or visit http://smithdouglass.com/
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    30 mins
  • What Do I Need to Know About Renters Insurance?

    What Do I Need to Know About Renters Insurance?
    Jun 29 2022
    There is a lot more to renters insurance than you may realize. In this episode of The LIPN Podcast, we spoke with Leo Fernandez of The Fernandez Agency to learn more about what exactly renters insurance covers. Everyone knows that renters insurance protects your “stuff”, but did you know it also comes with liability protection? That it can pay your additional living expenses if your home becomes damaged? That it covers your kid’s stuff in a college dorm? To talk to Leo directly to learn more about renters insurance, call (516) 292-5100 or email him at Leofernandez@allstate.com For more information about how podcasts, and other forms of business storytelling, can help grow your organization, call Merrill Loechner at Smith Douglass Associates at 203-628-2606 or visit http://smithdouglass.com/
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    27 mins
  • How Do I Get My Company CMMC Certified?

    How Do I Get My Company CMMC Certified?
    Aug 9 2021
    If your business has contracts with the US Department of Defense, you know that there is a new cybersecurity mandate that your company must follow. In this episode of The LIPN Podcast, we spoke with Thomas Nohs of DataSoftNow to learn more about these CMMC protocols. Tom and I discussed what this new certification is, what roadmaps and timelines companies need to follow, and how to get the process started to ensure your own company is fully certified in order to win your next bid. To talk to Tom directly about how to get CMMC certified, call 646-206-7857 or visit his website at http://www.datasoftnow.com/ For more information about how podcasts, and other forms of business storytelling, can help grow your business, call Merrill Loechner at Smith Douglass Associates at 203-628-2606 or visit http://smithdouglass.com/
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    25 mins
  • What Do I Need to Know About Homeowners Insurance?

    What Do I Need to Know About Homeowners Insurance?
    Jul 13 2021
    Everyone who owns a home has homeowners insurance. Not everyone knows exactly what their policy covers – or more importantly – doesn’t. In this episode of The LIPN Podcast, we spoke with Leo Fernandez of The Fernandez Agency. He gave us a great overview of what most homeowners insurance plans do and do not cover, the importance of personal liability, and how to keep your premiums under control. To talk to Leo directly about your home or property insurance needs, call 516- 292-5100 or visit his website at https://agents.allstate.com/leo-fernandez-westbury-ny.html For more information about how podcasts, and other forms of business storytelling, can help grow your business, call Merrill Loechner at Smith Douglass Associates at 203-628-2606 or visit http://smithdouglass.com/
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    33 mins
  • Can My Small Business Offer Health Insurance?

    Can My Small Business Offer Health Insurance?
    Dec 9 2020
    When you think of employee benefits you usually think it’s something only large companies can offer. But did you know, that businesses with only two employees can offer affordable benefits? In this episode of The LIPN Podcast, we spoke with Diane Santonino from Allied Wealth Partners. How can my small business offer insurance benefits? What options are available? And what do I need to do to make sure my staff is taken care of without breaking the bank? For more information about employee benefit programs, contact Diane Santonino at Allied Wealth Partners – call 516-705-9760 – email dsantonino@alliedwealthpartners.com. For more information about how podcasts, and other forms of business storytelling, can help grow your business, call Merrill Loechner at Smith Douglass Associates at 203-628-2606 or visit http://smithdouglass.com/
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    17 mins
  • What's Wrong with My Yard?

    What's Wrong with My Yard?
    Jun 12 2020
    If you live in suburbia, you probably have a lawn. And if you have a lawn, you know the joys of trying to keep it watered. Then what about all your other plants and shrubs and trees? Dennis Realmuto has been in the irrigation business for decades. He can tell you if the brown spots in your lawn are from under watering, overwatering, a fungus, or just the type of grass. He knows which of your plants need more moisture, and which need a lot less. So much more than “just a sprinkler guy”, Dennis and his team custom design irrigation systems to meet the unique needs of your property. And this makes all the difference in maintaining your investment into your landscape. To contact Dennis about scheduling a consultation, call 631-789-0500 or visit his website at http://professionalirrigation-ny.com/ For more information about how podcasts, and other forms of business storytelling, can help grow your business, call Merrill Loechner at Smith Douglass Associates at 203-628-2606 or visit http://smithdouglass.com/
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    28 mins
  • How Can I Pay Less for College?

    How Can I Pay Less for College?
    Dec 3 2019
    With student loan debt at an all-time high, more and more parents are looking for ways to help their kids cut college costs. But how do you find your way through the maze of loans, scholarships, and the various other forms of financial aid? In this episode of The LIPN Podcast, we spoke with Vicki Vollweiler of College Financial Prep. We talked about how to apply for financial aid, what tricks and traps to look out for, and what help is out there for overwhelmed parents. To contact Vicki about help with college financial aid, call 516-225-5224 or visit her website at www.collegefinancialprep.com For more information about how podcasts, and other forms of business storytelling, can help grow your business, call Merrill Loechner at Smith Douglass Associates at 203-628-2606 or visit smithdouglass.com
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    29 mins
  • How Do I Deal With Water Damage?

    How Do I Deal With Water Damage?
    Nov 18 2019
    Whether it’s a catastrophic storm or that mysterious stain on your ceiling, just about everyone with a home on Long Island has dealt with one form of water damage or another. In this episode of The LIPN Podcast, we asked Phil DePaul of United Water Restoration of Long Island what to do about it. We covered the various causes of water damage (including fire), how to recognize it when you see it, and what to do about it once it happened. To contact Phil about handling water damage in your house, call 631-494-4764 or visit his website at http://uwrgislandiany.com/ For more information about how podcasts, and other forms of business storytelling, can help grow your business, call Merrill Loechner at Smith Douglass Associates at 203-628-2606 or visit http://smithdouglass.com/ United Water Restoration of Long Island Call: 631-494-4764 Email: phil@unitedliny.com Web: http://uwrgislandiany.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwrglongisland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/united_water_li_ny/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedliny
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    23 mins