About Our Podcast
Interviews with best-selling authors, speakers and experts that share practical strategies, tactics and insights to keep you informed and help you grow personally and professionally.
In this informative and practical podcast, Michael and his guests share the latest strategies and tactics to help you become the preferred provider (the emotional favorite) in the markets you serve.
The key insights and strategies discussed, come from Michael's experience working with many of the finest brands in business today and his guest interviews will inspire you, educate you, and give you the tools you need to be successful in today's turbulent and competitive marketplace.
Recent Episodes
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Lisa Cole - The "Brand Gravity" Effect: How to Stop Chasing and Start Attracting
SEASON: 6 EPISODE: 23 Episode Overview: Welcome back to Becoming Preferred , the podcast where we interview the brightest minds in business today to help you level up your game and become the best version of you. If you are an entrepreneur or a marketing leader, you’ve repeatedly heard the mantra 'd...
Thomas Passalacqua - Overcoming the "Silent Killers": Doubt, Fear, and the Imposter Trap
SEASON: 6 EPISODE: 22 Episode Overview: Welcome back to Becoming Preferred, the podcast dedicated to the high-level strategies that transform professionals and level up performance. Today, we are exploring a truth that every professional eventually hits: Success isn't just about what you do; it’s ab...
Lisa Woodruff - The Cost of Mental Clutter: Bridging Home Management and Professional Growth
SEASON: 6 EPISODE: 21 Episode Overview: Welcome back to Becoming Preferred , the podcast for the professional who wants to level up their skillset and focus on continuous improvement. Today, we’re tackling the silent killer of professional peak performance: The Invisible Quicksand. We spend our live...
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Podcast Host
Michael Vickers
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Beth Smith
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A Must-Listen for Entrepreneurs Ready to Lead at the Next Level
I absolutely loved being a guest on the Becoming Preferred podcast. The conversation was not only insightful and energizing, but also deeply aligned with what business owners need to hear right now. The host brings genuine curiosity and depth to the dialogue—asking the kind of thoughtful, sharp questions that draw out ...
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I’m really enjoying listening to this podcast. As an entrepreneur most of my life there is so much wisdom in these interviews. Thank you!!!
Typical Vickers - On Point and Excellent Insight
One episode in to “Becoming Preferred” and Michael Vickers set the bar high. Vickers has always shared great insights in to the world of sales, but his first episode looks at sales through the Zoom lens, and there is no one else giving that sort of actionable insight to help your sales approach in the new world. I’ve l...
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