Lunchbox Leadership podcast

Ysmay Walsh has been successful helping entrepreneurs build online product suites that generate reoccurring revenue.  In this episode she shares what she's doing to transform her businesses to help business owners at different stages succeed.  To learn more visit www.ysmay.com or www.agency109.com. 

Season 2 Episode 14 For Ninety years, Shoep's has been making ice cream. What was once started by an German immigrant trained as a butter and cheesemaker, Schoep's has grown and thrived. Today, their flavors can be found across the US as well as in other countries.  Al Thomsen, President, represents the third generation at the helm.  He along with other family and loyal team members continue to create the sweet treats that made them famous decades ago.  Learn how culture has impacted their business and how changing that culture sustains Schoep's well into the future.

Season 2, Episode 13 Recently Facebook has been launching a series of campaigns to address users' privacy concerns.  The approach has been lukewarm by many who believe Facebook is not owning up to its responsibility.  Barb Hernandez joins me as a guest to discuss why owning your mistakes can be better than passing the buck.

Season 2 Episode 12 Nicole has been CEO of the family business she helped turn around for a little over a year.  She will share the challenges that almost cost her family the business, what it's like being a female executive in a male dominated industry, and what she sees for HM Manufacturing's future. To learn more about HM Manufacturing, please visit hmmanufacturing.com.

Season 2 Episode 11 In a reversal of fortune Sacha Brandt took some time a few weeks ago to interview me.  While we work on breaking her away from her busy schedule to be on my show, I thought I would share her interview.  Need some support with your business and its branding?  Contact sassylasses.com today!

Season 2  Episode 10 More and more businesses are facing staffing shortages.  Leaders need to take a different approach than placing an ad in order to find good talent.  If you are like many businesses trying to grow but facing difficulties getting good people you should check out these tips. Visit invisionbusinessdevelopment.com to learn more.

Season 2, Episode 9 Who doesn't want more sales?  Many leaders invest heavily on training or marketing when there are a few simple concepts they can apply that cost nothing.  If you want to have more sales without adding to your expenses, please check out these seven steps to growing revenue without adding cost.

Season 2 Episode 8 Chad Lewis got his experience in investment banking before launching Peak Nano.  Through all his successes he has learned Data Drives Direction, and having the right team that fits the culture means everything.  His company is set up to revolutionize the optics industry and he's just completed another round of funding. In this episode, Chad will share his experiences assembling their dream team of talent and what it takes to create a high performance culture.  You can learn more about his company at peaknano.com

Season 2 Episode 7 Gary has always been an entrepreneur.  Growing up in a small farming community he eventually went on to a career in food service.  At 19 he launched his own shaved ice business and grew it in the early stages of e-commerce to sell equipment and flavors to other business owners in the US.  His commitment to customer service is a key to his success.  However, it hasn't always been the sweet life.  Like many of us, Gary faced his own challenges as a business owner and what it took to get his company back on track.

Season 2 Episode 6 Nancy May is well versed on what it takes to create a great board.  She will share her experience with what every company should consider when creating a board all the way down to they type of people you should invite on.  She will also share her experience in the not for profit world and some of the mistakes boards make.  Nancy also has her own podcast called Boardroom's Best which you can check out on iTunes.  You can also contact her at www.boardbench.com or email her at nmay@boardbench.com.

Season 2, Episode 5 Hiring quality employees is getting more difficult.  So what are some techniques you can use to protect your business and hire the right person?  How do you know what to discuss in the interview process?  Ari Morse will share his experience as a private investigator.  He is the owner of Locaters International, Inc. and works with companies to protect their businesses.  Ari will give some tips you can use when hiring, when a credit check on a candidate is a good idea, and how to make sure someone doesn't "take you to the cleaners".  You can learn more about Locaters International at https://bestpi.com or call 386-756-6100

Season 2, Episode 4 Ever had a vacation where your experience made you happy to return?  Chuck Flagg has been helping business owners take a break from the rat race since 2008.  In this episode he shares his knowledge of creating great getaway experiences and why it is so important for leaders to stop working.  You will also learn when making your own travel arrangements could ruin that one vacation you might give yourself for the entire year.  To learn more about Chuck and his company, click http://www.flaggvacationagency.com or call 770-355-9569

Season 2, Episode 3 Ryan McCarty has always been involved in making the world a better place.  This speaker and author now helps organizations create positive cultures that help build the communities they work in to make this world a better place.  He will share what it takes to create a Culture of Good and the five promises Culture of Good companies make that lead to reduced turnover and increased profits.  Learn more about Ryan and how his business can help you at www.cultureofgood.com

Season 2 Episode 2 In today's noisy communications space it can be hard to get your message across.  Ira Gostin shares his experience starting as a AP reporter to VP of Investor Relations at a publicly traded company.  Now at 120 West, he is helping businesses like yours find their message and be heard.  Visit Ira at 120west.biz

Season 2, Episode 1 Happy New Year!  Many companies are hiring and all employers seem to run into the same challenges of hiring, retaining, and keeping talent.  One of the biggest challenges of a multi-generational workforce is understanding how to engage each generation and get them working together.  Scott will share his experience coaching Millenials and discuss what business owners can do to make the most of their workforce.

Misa Chien, podcaster and founder of Praiseworthy knows a lot about customer experience.  She has developed a survey tool that helps companies measure happy customers and make changes to improve engagement.  Check out their tool at http://praiseworthy.co.

Episode 22 How does one go from trading stocks to designing workspaces and helping people be more efficient?  Catherine will take us down the path of how she left her financial job in New York  and launched a career helping others become more organized.  Learn a few tricks that might help you improve your efficiency.

Elzie has the entrepreneur bug.  He is a podcaster and consultant for small businesses.  Today he will share his experience and what it takes to be an entrepreneur.  Learn more at www.enterprise-now.biz or call 866-610-1806.

Episode 20 Mike Wolpert spent a big part of his life in broadcast sales.  There he learned the power of storytelling.  When social media came along, Mike saw the opportunity to bring this concept to small business owners.  With nothing more than a smartphone and your 'why' you can now become a marketing expert!  In part 2 Mike will share a story that led to selling more than $600,000 of blueberry pies!  If you want to learn to tell better stories, contact Mike at www.socialjumpstart.com.

Episode 19 Mike Wolpert spent a big part of his life in broadcast sales.  There he learned the power of storytelling.  When social media came along, Mike saw the opportunity to bring this concept to small business owners.  With nothing more than a smartphone and your 'why' you can now become a marketing expert!  Learn more at www.socialjumpstart.com.

Episode 18 Irina's life has been about getting the best shot.  As a child in the Soviet Union she learned photography from her family.  Later in life when her career in IT wasn't what she wanted it to be she went back to her love for photography and now helps businesses capture their brand through the camera lens.  In this episode Irina will share her story and tell you what you need to create a powerful brand through images.   Follow Irina at  instagram.com/irinacorinne  facebook.com/irinacorinne twitter.com/irinacorinne

Episode 17 Does your mind move Faster Than Normal?  Peter Shankman's does.  He has been able to harness what some might consider a curse to launch several businesses, write books, and accomplish more than others see possible.  He shares these traits in his new book and explains why all businesses will need to change the way they think.  Check out Peter's new podcast at www.fasterthannormal.com or www.petershankman.com.  

Episode 16 From President of a company to life coach, Pamela Gold's experience helped her define her own version of success.  Recently Pamela wrote the book Find More Strength and she will share the five pillars that lead to happiness.  To learn more, please visit www.goldevolution.com

Episode 15 - The Tricks of the Trade Show In 2002, Tim Patterson transitioned from radio to becoming a trade show expert.  Over the years he learned what worked and what didn't when it comes to building a successful trade show booth.  Today, Tim imparts his wisdom on business owners who want to get the most out of the events they participate in. Grab a free digital copy of Tim Patterson’s book “Tradeshow Success: 14 Proven Steps to Take Your Tradeshow Marketing to the Next Level.” It’s available by opting in to our weekly Tradeshow Marketing Newsletter at TradeshowSuccessBook.com.

Episode 14 Almost everyone has a bit of a sweet tooth, but that doesn't mean you can't be health conscious about it.  Loren realized that at the age of 22 when she was diagnosed with cancer.  Since then she has educated herself on healthy eating but wasn't ready to give up a little decadence.  That led to starting Sweet Loren's, a brand of cookies with all natural ingredients.  In this episode, Loren shares her commitment to changing the way America looks at food.  Her passion and Vision has created a growing company that now supplies over 5000 grocery chains across the US.  Learn more at www.sweetlorens.com!

Video is making a big impact on marketing for business.  No matter what size your company is, the ease of creating content has leveled the playing field for everyone. Lou Bortone shares his experience from years of broadcast experience to teach business owners effective ways to market their products and services through Youtube and Facebook. Always looking for new opportunities, Lou is also the author of a comical book about getting paid and is preparing to finish a second book on video marketing.

Matt has spent his career in the world of insurance.  He heads up the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin and faces the challenge of a industry in pivot.  New technology is changing the way consumers are acquiring insurance in both positive and negative ways.  Matt is positioning his organization to handle these changes and finding future opportunities for growth.  Whether you are in the insurance industry or not, this podcast is an important one for all business owners.

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been around for 100 years.  In Madison, WI, a city with one of the highest achievement gaps in the Nation, this organization is making a difference.  Sandy Morales shares the impact the Not for Profit is making on area youth and how it will help businesses looking for new talent.  She will also share her experience and what it truly means to run a Not for Profit.

Gary Brackett made a name for himself in professional football playing his entire career for the Indianapolis Colts.  Now life after football means being a business owner and entrepreneur.  Today, Gary is launching the Stacked Pickle franchise.  He shares his successes as well as what he learned from failure.  Life as a restauranteur isn't always easy.

Web and social media expert, Katie Dempsey shares her experience helping small business owners market their company.  Being consistent and not overthinking your marketing are keys to a successful branding strategy. Katie also shares what it takes to acquire and retain a talented team of people.     www.brandambition.ca

Mike Welch started with one location in 2007. Today he has expanded to 5 locations and counting.  He had the drive, passion, and determination to succeed.  There was still more to learn.  He attributes his success to being willing to learn, managing his finances, and hiring a coach to help him figure out what he didn't know.  Mike shares some words of wisdom for any business owner looking to grow.   www.infinityma.com

Even Funeral Homes Need Marketing Too. Social media marketing is still a foreign concept for many businesses. They fail to engage their audience and lose sales because of it.  Tamara MacDuff has built a digital strategy company that works with many different industries and has developed a unique niche.  Having grown up in the funeral industry she has made it her mission to help improve marketing and increase engagement for her clients.

Can you clearly communicate what you do in 15 seconds? If you're like me, you know it's hard to communicate what you do to someone else.  That message may be the only shot you got at the deal.  Laura will share her tricks of the trade for helping business owners prepare the perfect pitch for their network, prospects, or investors.

How to Disrupt the Travel Industry 48 Hours at a Time. When most of us think of a weekend getaway we plan about an hour drive.  There's a new trend now for going pretty much anywhere in the world for a weekend.  Lifelong traveler, Gabriella Ribiero has taken travel to the extreme with her 48 Hour PowerJaunt.  Her business caters to those who don't have time but want to get away for a great experience.  Gabby will share her experience growing up in the travel industry and what every entrepreneur should do when they need to recharge the batteries.

Entrepreneurship shouldn't mean breaking the bank. Bonnie Annis shares her expertise as a business owner in the spa industry.  Her business, L'Moor helps spa owners succeed in an industry that experiences a lot of casualties.  Ninety percent of new spa owners fail in their first year of operation.  Bonnie's passion is helping these new business owners understand how to create a successful company by focusing on what's important.  That is care, service, and marketing over inventory and products.

Designing the Lifestyle You Want... Tyler Jorgenson is a serial entrepreneur.  He built a business then realized he wanted a different quality of life.  In this episode, Tyler shares his experience going from 40+ hours to a four hour workweek model.  His insight is valuable to all business owners wondering how they can transform their business.

What's your Plus One? Businesses struggle with how to add more value, but don’t have monster budgets like Disney World to maximize every touchpoint for a world-class customer experience. But every company can do just one thing more than they’re doing now to add value. The Plus One Journey gets each company one step ahead of where they were before – and one step closer to who they want to be. Barb Hernandez from BCH Onpoint will share her insights for how companies can effectively communicate their brand. Reach her at www.bchonpoint.com email: bchonpoint@gmail.com

Host Dan Paulson shares his reasons why launching Lunchbox Leadership and sets up for future guests.  Ok, it's a test as well.  We just want to make sure everything is working properly!