Decision Vision

Decision Vision Episode 178: Hitting Pause, with host Mike Blake Mike Blake, the host of Decision Vision, announced that the show will pause for a bit. He mentioned several reasons, including wanting to revamp the format, the increasing time demands he’s experiencing heading up Brady Ware Arpeggio, and wanting to refocus the content in new […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 177: Should I Resist? – An Interview with Lee Ellis, Leading with Honor Lee Ellis, a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War and President of Leading with Honor, was Mike Blake’s guest on this episode of Decision Vision. From his harrowing experience as a prisoner of war and his military career, Lee […] The post Decision Vision Episode 177: Should I Resist? – An Interview with Lee Ellis, Leading with Honor appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Decision Vision Episode 176: Should I Continue Investing in Sales and Marketing in a Recession?- An Interview with Amy Franko, Amy Franko Associates Tempting as it may be to cut expenses such as sales and marketing when faced with the prospect of a recession, Amy Franko argues that is a mistake. Joining host Mike Blake […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 175: Should I Overhaul My LinkedIn Profile? – An Interview with Angela Dunz, Cowgirl Creative Consulting Angela Dunz of Cowgirl Creative Consulting says that even though LinkedIn is the smallest social platform, 72% of the time it’s the place a potential client will contact you. Given the efficacy of the platform, is […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 174: Should I Fight the IRS? – An Interview with Bruce Wood, Brady Ware Arpeggio, LLC The decision to dispute, negotiate or litigate with the IRS is a difficult one, given its reputation and power. Bruce Wood, a principal at Brady Ware Arpeggio, is a business appraiser specializing in tax issues and […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 173: Should I Purchase Trade Credit Insurance? – An Interview with Janelle Foy and Carlos Garcia, Allianz Trade On this episode of Decision Vision, Janelle Foy and Carlos Garcia of Allianz Trade joined host Mike Blake to discuss the ins and outs of trade credit insurance. Janelle and Carlos explained how this […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 171: Should I Align My Company with a Political Position? – An Interview with Peter Baron, Carabiner Communications If a company chooses to align with a political position, how does it impact revenue? Do consumers care more about their products than their politics? Peter Baron, CEO of Carabiner Communications, and host Mike […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 170: Should I Allow My Company to Unionize? – An Interview with Jonathan Hyman, Wickens Herzer Panza Jonathan Hyman revisits the Decision Vision podcast to talk with host Mike Blake about unions and how companies should navigate an attempt to unionize by their employees. Jonathan defined exactly what a union is, how […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 170: Should I Integrate Cryptocurrency into My Business? – An Interview with Daren Hebold, LUX Companies Daren Hebold, CEO of LUX Companies, was Mike Blake’s guest on this episode of Decision Vision. He explained the basics of cryptocurrency and how it works, its history, apps for businesses to use cryptocurrency, use cases […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 169: Should I Have My Business Valued Every Year? – An Interview with Doug Marshall, Marshall+Viliesis, LLC Doug Marshall, Partner at Marshall+Viliesis, LLC, joined host Mike Blake to cover the process of having a business valuation done, and whether doing a valuation every year is advisable. They discussed the factors which impact […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 168: Should I Adopt the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)? – An Interview with Billy Potter, Snellings Walters Insurance Agency Billy Potter, CEO of Snellings Walters Insurance Agency, joined host Mike Blake to discuss the successful outcomes his firm achieved after implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). They discussed what EOS is, the […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 167: Should I Apply for Grants? – An Interview with Jill Wood, Phoenix Nest, Inc. Jill Wood, Co-Founder and CEO of Phoenix Nest, Inc., and Co-Founder of Jonah’s Just Begun- Foundation to Cure Sanfilippo, Inc., gave an overview of the process of applying for grants. She and her husband started the foundation […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 166: Should I Use Artificial Intelligence in my Business? – An Interview with Charles Wardell, Digital Cortex, Inc. Exploring the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) in general and specifically for business use, Charles Wardell, CEO of Digital Cortex, and host Mike Blake discussed how to define AI, machine learning, and its applications […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 165: Should I Pursue Non-Dilutive Funding for my Start-up? – An Interview Lauren Cascio, Gulp Data Lauren Cascio, President of Gulp Data, was host Mike Blake’s guest to explore if start-ups should be looking for non-dilutive funding. They discussed the difference between non-dilutive and dilutive funding, different types of non-dilutive funding, risks […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 164: Should I Do Business in Ukraine? – An Interview with Dr. Leonid Kistersky and Dr. Tetyana Lypova, IPR Group Dr. Leonid Kistersky and Dr. Tetyana Lypova, co-founders of Kyiv-based IPR Group and long-term friends of host Mike Blake, joined the show from Poland after safely escaping their home country Ukraine. They discussed […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 163: Should I Increase Inventory? – An Interview with Jason Haith, OEC Group, Louisville Many businesses are wrestling with the question of whether they should build up inventory to counter delivery delays due to supply chain disruption. In this interview with host Mike Blake, Jason Haith of the OEC Group contends that […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 162: Should I Replace My Salespeople with Customer Service Representatives? – An Interview with Kristin Zhivago, Zhivago Partners In an age where customers can do extensive research on their own before they buy, does a business still need a traditional sales force? Kristin Zhivago, President of Zhivago Partners, and host Mike Blake […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 161: Should I Turn My Side Hustle into a Full-time Business? – An Interview with Natasha Tucker, Happy Hippie Gardening Side hustles can add essential part-time income, but how and when should you transition that side gig into a full-time business? Natasha Tucker, President and CEO of Happy Hippie Gardening, found herself […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 160: Should I Use Influencer Marketing? – An Interview with Richard Grove, Wall Control On this episode of Decision Vision, host Mike Blake looked at influencer marketing and its efficacy. He was joined by Richard Grove, COO of Wall Control, who shared his company’s approach to influencer marketing. Richard discussed how Wall […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 159: Should I Give My Employees More Autonomy? – An Interview with Kemy Joseph, F.E.A.R.S. Advantage Kemy Joseph, CEO of F.E.A.R.S. Advantage, defines autonomy in the workplace as “the independence to do the work you’re hired to do with the freedom, trust and ownership in your role.” He and host Mike Blake […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 158: Should I Stop Doing Business in Russia and Belarus? – Mike Blake, Brady Ware & Company The Russian invasion of Ukraine prompted host Mike Blake to reflect on the issues which now affect whether companies should stop doing business in Russia or Belarus. He shared his own personal experience working and […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 157: Celebrating Three Years Host Mike Blake took time to reflect and celebrate three years of the Decision Vision podcast by expressing his gratitude to Brady Ware, producer John Ray and his Business RadioX® team, the fantastic guests, and all the listeners. Mike also shared exciting news about a new professional direction. […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 156: Should I Interview My Customers? – An Interview with Carolyn Kopf, C.E.K. & Partners Carolyn Kopf, Founder and Managing Partner at C.E.K. & Partners, joined host Mike Blake in a conversation on how to interview customers, whether they be individuals or businesses. She covered how her firm’s studies are designed, the […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 155: Should I Start a Mental Wellness Program at My Company? – An Interview with Dr. George Vergolias, R3 Continuum Dr. George Vergolias, Medical Director for R3 Continuum, joined Decision Vision host Mike Blake to discuss the considerations involved in starting a mental health and wellness program in an organization. Dr. Vergolias […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 154: Should I Pursue Impact Investing? – An Interview with Mark Hubbard, Renew Venture Capital Does Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing sacrifice financial return? Mark Hubbard, General Partner of Renew Venture Capital, answers that question and others with host Mike Blake. Mark defines impact investing, its advantages, how his firm looks […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 153: Should I Provide My Services Pro Bono? – An Interview with Roy Hadley, Adams and Reese LLP Arguably no other industry institutionalizes pro bono work like the legal profession does. With that in mind, host Mike Blake welcomed Roy Hadley with Adams and Reese, LLP, winner of the firm’s Pro Bono […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 152: Should I Become a Consultant or Freelancer? – An Interview with Ben Cagle, Cagle Consulting Partners With corporate employment in constant flux, executives tired of the corporate life often set up their own independent consulting practice. Host Mike Blake spoke with Ben Cagle, managing partner of Cagle Consulting Partners, about the […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 151: Should I Rebrand My Company? – An Interview with Stephanie Stuckey, Stuckey’s Corporation When Stephanie Stuckey bought Stuckey’s Corporation in 2019, she knew it was a struggling brand, but she was determined to reclaim the business with the trademark family name. She got to work rebuilding the company, drawing on all […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 150: Should I Pivot? – An Interview with Jocelyn Brady, Brain Coach When Jocelyn Brady began to be bored and even resented the projects she was working on in her business, she recognized an itch she needed to investigate. Then came the pandemic, which caused its own disruption, and Jocelyn pivoted away […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 149: Should I Become More Extroverted? – An Interview with Ray Abram, TechCXO and author of Connect Like a Boss If connections and the quality of one’s network is a vital aspect of success in business, then how do introverts succeed? Should they become more extroverted? Joining host Mike Blake, Ray Abram […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 148: Should I Adopt Lean Management? – An Interview with Cedric Brown, CMB Global Partners Cedric Brown, Founder and CEO of CMB Global Partners, is a leading expert in lean management. Cedric joined host Mike Blake to discuss the origins of lean management, its core principles, signs a company may benefit from […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 147: Should I License My Intellectual Property? – An Interview with Andrew Innes, Anomia Press Is licensing intellectual property “easy money” or is there more to it than that? How do you go about getting IP licensed? Andrew Innes, designer of the game ANOMIA and CEO of Anomia Press, joined host Mike […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 146: Should I Hold a Corporate Retreat? – An Interview with Jared Kleinert, Offsite Amid seismic shifts in the labor market and the ways people work, Jared Kleinert, Co-Founder and CEO of Offsite, joined host Mike Blake to consider what it means to have a corporate retreat in today’s world. Jared’s company, […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 145: Should I Start a Foundation? – An Interview with Chris Yadon, The Younique Foundation What is a foundation, how do you start one, and what are the essential bases to cover from the outset? Chris Yadon, Executive Director of The Younique Foundation, and host Mike Blake dive into the details of […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 144: Should I Be Thankful? – Mike Blake, Brady Ware & Company Decision Vision host Mike Blake reflects on 2021 and shares what he is thankful for this season. He discusses his family, events from the past year such as SpaceX, guests who’ve appeared on the show, and much more. Decision Vision […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 143: Should I Learn Another Language? – An Interview with Lýdia Machová, Language Mentoring Lýdia Machová of Language Mentoring says that you don’t have to be a genius to learn multiple languages. You only need to be motivated and use the right tools. On this edition of Decision Vision, Lýdia and host […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 142: What Should I Do After Graduating High School? – An Interview with Joseph Lambert, Joseph’s Junk Removal As a senior in high school, Joseph Lambert started his junk removal business with a rented truck and hasn’t looked back. Now 20 years old, Joseph is in a unique position for this conversation […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 141: Should I Hire a Copywriter? – An Interview with Maria Constantine, Mindmaven Knowing how a copywriter can help you, Maria Constantine notes, is the first step in deciding whether to hire one or not. Copywriters make business communications easier, more effective, and build relationships through the emails and marketing pieces they […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 140: How do I Select an Attorney? – An Interview with Juliana Neelbauer, Drew Eckl & Farnham, and Jackie Hutter, The Hutter Group Two seasoned business attorneys joined host Mike Blake to discuss factors one should consider when choosing an attorney. Juliana Neelbauer and Jackie Hutter addressed how to find the right […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 139: Should I Incorporate Virtual Reality into My Corporate Training? – An Interview with David Beck, Foundry 45 David Beck, Founder of Foundry 45, and host Mike Blake discuss virtual and augmented reality and its potential for corporate training. They describe the technology, cover the difference between augmented and virtual reality, its […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 138: Should I Hire Refugees? – An Interview with Lauren Bowden, International Rescue Committee Lauren Bowden, Career Development Coordinator with the International Rescue Committee, joins host Mike Blake in a conversation about hiring refugees. She discussed the plethora of highly skilled talent among refugees and the role of the resettlement agency in […] The post

Decision Vision Episode 137: Should I Form a Company Advisory Board? – An Interview with Karen Robinson Cope, Mara6 What’s the function of an advisory board, and how does it differ from a board of directors? Should you have both, and why? Who should you have on your advisory board? In this conversation with Decision […] The post