Inside Forbes Councils

Robert LoCascio, founder and CEO of LivePerson and Forbes Technology Council member, discusses how voice search needs to move from command-based systems to conversation-based systems. LoCascio explains the difference between asking an AI to play music or look up the weather and asking AI to plan your vacation.

Ilissa Miller, founder and CEO of iMiller Public Relations and Forbes Agency Council member, discusses B2B marketing and public relations in the communications infrastructure space.  Behind our favorite apps are a myriad of businesses that are not household names, but who are responsible for the success of consumer platforms; Miller discusses marketing for these behind-the-scenes companies.

Marcus Startzel, CEO of Whitebox and Forbes Business Council member, discusses the rise of direct-to-consumer brands, how to build brand awareness when there’s more choice than ever before, and why companies must think of e-commerce as more than just another marketing channel.

Forbes Technology Council member Erik Rind, CEO of ImagineBC, discusses one way that individuals can monetize their own data and alternative methods for content creators to generate revenue.

Forbes Business Council member Lisa Bradner, general manager of analytics at Yieldmo, explains how attention analytics goes beyond impressions and click-through rates to provide even more details on the reach and effectiveness of online and mobile advertising.

Forbes Business Development Council member Joel Goldstein, president of Mr. Checkout Distributors, explains how new products find a home in retail stores. Goldstein discusses how he evaluates products and connects distributors with retail stores, and what producers need to do before their product becomes a success.

Forbes Business Council member Steven Bowen of Maine Pointe returns to the podcast for a discussion with Michael Burnette from the University of Tennessee’s Global Supply Chain Institute and Josué Muñoz, Vice President Global Supply Chain Demand & Systems of Colgate-Palmolive. They discussed supply chain synchronization, digitization, quickly accessing and acting on data, and how the pandemic has accelerated trends that were already in progress.

Forbes Technology Council member Terence Mills, CEO of Ai.io, explains the value of designing an explainable and accountable AI, something he called “white box AI.” White box AI not only gives a decision, but also explains the process by which it came to that decision.  Mills also showcases how white box AI is making an impact in the healthcare industry.

Forbes Coaches Council member Trevor Crane, founder of Epic Author Publishing, shares his experience of finding success after many failures, his process and best tips for writing the right book fast, how to become a bestselling author, and why the number of book sales is not the only metric for success.

Forbes Business Development Council member Mike Feller, chief revenue officer of ActivePipe.com, discusses how user feedback helped him niche down its CMR platform and focus it on a particular market.

Forbes Coaches Council member Anna-Vija McClain, founder and CEO of Piccolo Marketing, discusses how mentors helped her get out of a disappointing industry, build a marketing agency from scratch, and grow her business.

Forbes Coaches Council member Jon Michail, founder and group CEO of Image Group International, discusses his process for building, growing, and monetizing personal brands.

Forbes Finance Council member Jeff Ransdell, managing director of Fuel Venture Capital, discusses investing venture capital by looking for companies with the potential for exponential growth, a strategy that has worked both before and during the pandemic.

Forbes Business Council member Nicole Dunn, CEO of Dunn Pellier Media, discusses the importance of storytelling in PR, the reasons it’s essential to build a network of journalists, and why the idea of an overnight success is a myth.

Forbes Technology Council member Razat Gaurav, CEO of LLamasoft, discusses how real-time data sources and artificial intelligence can help with supply chain management, particularly in chaotic times when historical data is no longer relevant.

Forbes Business Council member Bart Caylor, founder and president of Caylor Solutions, draws on over a decade of remote-work experience to share his best advice on how to effectively work from home, manage a remote team, and grow your business without a physical office space.

Forbes Real Estate Council member Don Wenner, founder and CEO of DLP Real Estate Capital, discusses the importance of having discipline in your business growth strategy and why you need to focus on building multiple core areas of your business simultaneously.

Forbes Technology Council member Noa Khamallah is senior vice president and co-founder of Charge, a micro-mobility company dedicated to building the largest network of electric charging, storage and service stations for e-bikes and e-scooters.  Khamallah discusses his success as an entrepreneur despite never having finished school and the power of persistence and demonstrating value in gaining opportunities. 

Forbes Agency Council member Sarah Mannone, executive vice president of Trekk, discusses the capabilities of augmented reality (AR) technology and shares some innovative ways that marketers are using the technology, particularly in B2B marketing.

Forbes Technology Council member Dr. José Morey, chief medical innovation officer of Liberty BioSecurity, discusses how we can prepare for the upcoming period of exponential change, driven by innovation. By diversifying our skill set, cultivating curiosity, and being flexible in how we define ourselves, we can stay relevant and adapt to change, much like Leonardo DaVinci.

Forbes Business Council member Steve Bowen, CEO of Maine Pointe returns to the podcast for a discussion with Harry Overly, CEO of Sun-Maid. They discuss the brand strength of the iconic red box of raisins, overcoming complacency in product development, improving internal collaboration and, of course, how a focus on end-to-end supply chain management drives innovation, product development, and profitability.

Derek Gerber, global marketing director of ActivePDF and a member of the Forbes Communications Council, explains RPA (robotic process automation), discusses whether the cost of implementing automation is worth the investment, and explains what impact automation will have on jobs.

Aidan Connolly, CEO of Cainthus, President of AgriTech Capital, and a member of the Forbes Technology Council, discusses the impact that technologies such as artificial intelligence will have in our food system and the cost-benefit of scaling agritech to feed a growing global population.

Pam Schilling, co-founder and CEO of Archer Career and member of Forbes Coaches Council, discusses what causes low “professional mojo,” what to do about it, and why we need to bridge the gap between success in our educational system and the workplace.

Chen Amit, co-founder & CEO of Tipalti and a member of the Forbes Technology Council, shares his perspective on business automation in back-office and mundane tasks, including why it’s not just about cost savings and how companies like Tipalti can free up limited resources in smaller companies.

Kathy Morris, founder of Under Advisement and member of the Forbes Coaches Council, shares her experience in helping firms rethink how they develop their staff through learning and development programs and provide a better, healthier workplace.

Opportunity Zones are a way for investors to reinvest capital gains into distressed and low-income communities for deferred and preferential tax treatments. But, in order to maximize the tax benefit, investors must get in before the end of 2019.  Forbes Real Estate Member, David Sillaman, CEO of Eazy Do It, explains what an opportunity zone is, the tax advantages of investing, and why time is running out.

What is leadership finesse and why is it important? Dr. Ryan Lahti, managing principal of OrgLeader and author of “The Finesse Factor: How to Build Exceptional Leaders in STEM Organizations,” discusses leadership finesse and its value. In sharing his insight, he explains the seven essentials of finesse and how to develop them.

Divorce settlements often center around the couple’s house, but what about the mortgage?  Ross Garcia of Divorce Mortgage Advisors and Jason Crowley of Divorce Capital Planning discuss a blindspot for many divorcing couples: continuing mortgage liability

Forbes Councils member Kelly Loudermilk of BuildHR explains how offering support for student loans may help a company stand out as an employer of choice.

Agile methodologies are making the leap from software development to project management in other industries, some of which are client-facing. Forbes Councils members Kison Patel, Christopher Yang, and Eryk Warren discuss how agile is expanding, how to make it more be more client-centric, and what’s getting lost in mass adoption.

It’s been ten years since the Great Recession and, historically-speaking, markets are overdue for another. Forbes Councils members Natalie Nathanson, Roxana Maddahi, Jeeyan Rostam-Abadi, and Felix Hartmann discuss what you can do to safeguard your business and personal wealth… even if a recession never comes!   THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS PERSONALIZED INVESTMENT, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE

When you’re hiring, you are evaluating job candidates, but they are also forming opinions about your company, opinions that may influence whether they accept an offer, their perception about your brand, and what they tell their peers.  Forbes Councils members Kelly Loudermilk of BuildHR, Cara Heilmann of Ready, Reset, Go, and Kandace Miller of Entelo share insights on how to improve your candidate experience.

Cyber risk is real, but can seem like an obstacle in the path of rapid innovation. Adam Hunt, CTO and chief data scientist of RiskIQ and Fredrik Nilsson, VP of Americas for Axis Communications, explain why cybersecurity professionals need to be viewed as partners in product development.

What is accountability and how can we apply it in our daily lives? Forbes Councils members Gary Bradt, Dr. Lynda Reid, and Don Markland share their perspectives on why and how accountability is worth practicing.

Forbes Boston Business Councils member Steve Bowen of Maine Pointe returns to the podcast with another discussion on supply chain management.  He is joined by Michael Burnette from the University of Tennessee’s Global Supply Chain Institute, to discuss the impact of digital transformation and company culture on sales and operations planning.

It’s never too early to start thinking about who will take over your business when you retire. Two Councils members, Sarah Beth Aubrey (author of Who’s Running Your Farm Next?) and Christian Muntean, share some insights into planning ahead to ensure your business is prepared and profitable when the time comes.

In a competitive job market, hiring is a challenge, whether you are looking for a new opportunity or you are looking for great talent.  Forbes Councils members John O’Connor and John Hittler share their best tips on the recruiting process from both sides of the table.

With the abundance of data available to advertisers, it is now easier than ever to craft strong, targeted email campaigns. Forbes Councils members Paula Chiocchi and Antoine Bonicalzi share their tips for growing your email list and then using it for more than a simple newsletter.

Forbes Councils members Alex Goryachev, Ron Cogburn, Masha Sharma, and Maureen Metcalf discuss what innovation means to them, how to stay on top of emerging tech, and what to do if you feel that your company has fallen behind.

Forbes Agency Council member, Amy Power of The Power Group, and Michael Lambie of creatorIQ, share their experiences working with nanoinfluencers.

Jeff Ton, senior vice president of product development & strategic alliances at InterVision, shares how he uses creative solutions to paint a picture to senior leadership in order to win support for IT strategy.

Alina Shaffer, Chief Operating Officer of LivingHR and Forbes Human Resources Council member, shares tips on cultivating a healthy sense of community in workplaces that have remote employees. She touches on how technology is a great tool, but not a complete replacement for strategic HR.

Are you conducting pre-mortems as part of your project planning? Forbes Coach Council member John Hittler suggests you assume that your project will fail. By identifying the possible reasons for failure at the start of a project, you can mitigate those risks.

Being strategic about your supply chain can improve cash flow, drive shareholder value, and yield greater profits. Forbes Council member and founder & CEO of Maine Pointe, Steven Bowen, discusses these issues with Dr. Paul Dittmann, assistant head of the Department of Supply Chain Management at University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business. Dr. Dittmann is the lead author of the Global Supply Chain Institute’s white paper, “Driving Shareholder Value with your Supply Chain.”

HR today is so much more than just managing employee information, benefits, and facilitating payroll. Forbes Coaches Council member Joey Price of Jumpstart HR, explains why and how human resources can be a strategic partner.

Today, workplaces are more diverse than they have ever been. Much attention is given to gender and racial diversity, but other factors — like age — also come into play. In this episode, Forbes Councils members Lorna Weston-Smyth and Kimberly Lewis discuss the challenges and opportunities of a multi-generational workforce and offer tips for creating the best work environment for every employee.

If you have data, you have cyber risk, and if you have a vulnerability, it will be exploited. But what is the most common vulnerability that organizations have? Forbes Councils members Danny Pehar and Daniel Schwartz share their insights on how you can mitigate your company’s cybersecurity risk.

Forbes Coaches Council member G. Riley Mills shares tips you can use from professional actors and global leaders to be a more influential communicator.