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Jane in the Media

On April 13th 2001 Jane appeared live on The Today Show. The segment began with a two-minute video clip of Jane in her Connecticut studio creating an egg in the Ukrainian tradition using wax and dyes. Then, Ann Curry interviewed Jane in Studio 1A. Ann admired Jane's traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs as well as the patchwork quilt designs which are Jane's major contribution to the art form. They also talked about Jane's porcelain egg collection and jewelry and the Volkswagen eggs.

Jane was recently interviewed by two media publications:

  1. Westport Magazine featured Jane, along with two other women entrepreneurs, in their article titled "Secrets of Their Success".
  2. CNN.com interviewed Jane on what it takes to work from home and be successful. To read the interview, click here.

Read Jane's May 2010 Interview with Working Solo Minute

Working Solo, Inc. (WSI) is a business strategy consultancy founded by Terri Lonier in 1991.

Issue #105 - May 19, 2010 - Interview with a Soul Proprietor (Jane Pollak - Part 1)
Issue #106 - May 26, 2010 - Advice from a Soul Proprietor (Jane Pollak - Part 2)

Read the February 2010 NewsTimes.com article on Remarkable Women

Jane's Remarkable Women networking events were featured in several papers in the region surrounding Norwalk, CT.

The article, titled "Pollak creates 'Remarkable' way to network" can be read online here.

Read Jane's Interview with Elisa Balabram of WomenandBiz.com

Elisa Balabram is the founder and editor of WomenandBiz.com online magazine.

She has assisted over 850 women and minorities start and grow their businesses through coaching, counseling, and workshops and training. She is the author of the e-book “Inspirations and Strategies”. Elisa Balabram received the SBA NY District Women in Business Champion of the Year award in April 2008.

Read the article by clicking here.

Listen to Jane's October 2011 interview with Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate®

The interview is in three parts. Click the links to listen.

GUEST: Jane Pollak
TOPIC: Is your business going in the direction of your ego or your customers? Jane Pollak joins Jim Blasingame to explain why your business must adapt to evolving customer expectations, even if it hurts your ego.
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GUEST: Jane Pollak
TOPIC: What do you do when what you want is not what your customers want? Jane Pollak joins Jim Blasingame to explain how she found success by adapting her marketing strategy to fit what customers wanted.
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GUEST: Jane Pollak
TOPIC: Find success by giving customers what they want. Jane Pollak joins Jim Blasingame to explain that changing the direction you take your business is not easy, but when customers change their expectations, you have to follow them.
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Listen to Jane's August 2011 interview with Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate®

The interview is in two parts. Click the links to listen.

GUEST: Jane Pollak
TOPIC: Are you using webinars in your small business? Jane Pollak joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the handy webinar, why you should do them, use them and leverage them.
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GUEST: Jane Pollak
TOPIC: Have you ever thrown a party for your customers? Jane Pollak joins Jim Blasingame to report on the customer appreciation party she is planning and why every small business should do it.
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Listen to Jane's July 2011 Interview with Barbara Weltman on Build Your Business Radio®

How to Create a Meaningful Exchange with Barbara Weltman

Listen to Jane's May 2011 interview with Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate

The interview is in two parts. Click the links to listen.

GUEST: Jane Pollak
TOPIC: The image you project to prospects and customers is important. Jane Pollak joins Jim Blasingame to discuss regularly updating your marketing materials, including your digital profiles, to represent yourself accurately and professionally.
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GUEST: Jane Pollak
TOPIC: What is your company's social media policy for employees? Jane Pollak joins Jim Blasingame to discuss social media distractions in the workplace, plus how prepared is Gen Y for the job search and interview process.
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Listen to Jane's July 2010 Interview with "The Skirted Rountable"

The Skirted Roundtable, aka Megan from Beach Bungalow 8, Linda from Surroundings, and Joni from Cote de Texas discuss blogging and interior design weekly on their radio show.

Listen Here:& skirtedroundtable.blogspot.com

Listen to Jane's May 2010 Interview with Barbara Weltman on Build Your Business Radio

Jane Pollak shared Pracital Life Lessons for Today's Entrepreneur to honor National Small Business Week with host Barbara Weltman

Listen to Jane's February 2010 interview with Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate®

GUEST: Jane Pollak TOPIC: How do you own your mistakes. Jane Pollak talks to Jim Blasingame about what do to when you fall short of customer expectations, including why you should own your shortcomings, do it quickly and fix it dramatically. Brought to you by The Small Business Advocate®

Listen to Jane's November 2009 Interview with Barbara Weltman on Build Your Business Radio&

Jane Pollak offered invaluable advice for Propelling Your Business to the Next Level by Creating New Opportunites with host Barbara Weltman.

Listen to Jane's September 2009 interview with Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate®

GUEST: Jane Pollak TOPIC: How do you know when to merely make adjust and when to completely reinvent? Jane Pollak talks to Jim Blasingame about the need to constantly check your competitive position in the marketplace to know when to adjust and when to reinvent. Brought to you by The Small Business Advocate®

Listen to Jane's July 2009 Interview with Barbara Weltman on Build Your Business Radio

Jane Pollak offered invaluable advice for Selling Yourself - Using the Right Materials to Market Your Business with host Barbara Weltman.

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Listen to Jane's April 2009 interview with Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate®

GUEST: Jane Pollak TOPIC: Survival, and success, requires constant movement, hopefully forward? Jane Pollak joins Jim Blasingame to talk about not allowing yourself to get paralyzed by fear or by comparing your business to others. Keep moving, even if it's just baby steps, in the direction you've chosen. Brought to you by The Small Business Advocate®

Listen to Jane's January 2009 interview with Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate®

GUEST: Jane Pollak TOPIC: How can a small business owner stay positive with so much negative news everywhere? Jane Pollak joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to find success by focusing on the positive aspects of our businesses and our lives. Brought to you by The Small Business Advocate®

Listen to Jane's January 2009 interview with Barbara Weltman on Build Your Business Radio

Jane Pollak offered invaluable advice for Staying Positive in This Economic Climate with host Barbara Weltman.

Listen to Jane's October 2008 interview with Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate®

GUEST: Jane Pollak TOPIC: Life-long learning -- are you and your staff keeping up? Jane Pollak talks with Jim Blasingame about the importance of life-long learning for every member of our businesses, as well as a number of examples of distance learning opportunities that cost little or nothing to acquire. Brought to you by The Small Business Advocate®

Listen to Jane's June 2008 interview with Kare Anderson:

Kare Anderson hosts "Moving from Me to We." Kare spoke with Jane about Turning Your Experience Into a Convivial & Profitable Business" Listen to the podcast by going to the bottom of the page here and pressing the play button.

Listen to Jane's June 2008 interview with Build Your Business Radio

Discover the benefits of working with a qualified coach for your business success, and much more! with host Barbara Weltman.

Listen to Jane's August 2008 interview with Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate®

GUEST: Jane Pollak TOPIC: Should you care what kind of entrepreneur you are? Jane Pollak talks with Jim Blasingame first about why lifestyle entrepreneurs are very important, and then they move on to discuss why blogging can be a valuable way to build your customer community. Brought to you by The Small Business Advocate®

Fairfield Country Business Journal (7/27/2008)
Retreat to Victory: Jane Pollak unleashes the success within
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