The Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff

Our guest on this edition of the Business Builders Show is Angelo Valletta. We discuss his book 7 Rs of Leadership and Life.Great discussion piece for your leadership/management meetings. To purchase bulk copies; https://www.newmansprings.com/. Also available on Amazon and other book sellers.Connect with Angelo on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelovalletta/CORRECTION: Angelo mentioned a book In Business As in Life, You Don't Get What You Deserve, You Get What You Negotiate. The author is Chester L. Karrass, NOT the author I mentioned.You can reach me, your host at https://www.linkedin.com/in/martywolffceo/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Rieger is the founder and CEO of WEBIT Services - www.webitservices.com. - an IT strategy, service, and support company serving companies in and around Chicago. WBIT became an ESOP in 2022, and was a 2 time Better Business Bureau Torch Award winner for ethics in 2019 and 2023.We talked about the Small Giants Community - www.smallgiants.org. Learn about their work and their Small Giants Summit to be held May 2024 in Detroit on their website. Eric and I will be there!Books mentioned are Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham, and Learning to LOVE MIDLIFE: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets BETTER with AGE by Chip Conley. Also mentioned was donothing:The most rewarding leadership challenge you'll ever take by Ron Dube'You can find Eric Rieger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericrieger/You can reach me, Marty Wolff here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martywolffceo/ or 570 815 1626 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Covey is a business executive, author, speaker, and innovator. He is president of Franklin Covey Education and is devoted to transforming education throughout the world through a principle-centered leadership approach. Sean directs the school transformation process, called Leader in Me; https://www.leaderinme.org/lim-online/Sean can be reached on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-covey/You can purchase the book The Leader in Me by Stephen R. Covey, Sean Covey, Muriel Summers, and David K. Hatch, at your favorite bookseller.I am personally involved in bringing this transformative process to my community. If you want to speak with me about "Leader in Me" call me at 570 815 1626. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CEO coach and executive thought leader Adam Coffey has been where you are. He, too, dared to dream of that elusive billion dollar exit. He has DONE IT, and now he wants to be your guide to business success.Adam's latest book is Empire Builders: The Road to a Billion. This is the focus of this Business Builders Show interview. I would also recommend his other books - The Private Equity Playbook:Management's Guide to Working With Private Equity and The EXIT Strategy Playbook: The Definitive Guide to Selling Your Business.You can connect with Adam on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamecoffey/ and his website www.adamcoffey.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August Turak was a very successful business executive. But he was not happy. His spiritual journey helped him in all his personal and professional endeavors. Learn more at www.augustturak.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tiffani Bova, author of The Experience Mindset: Changing The Way You Think About Growth is our guest on this edition of the Business Builders Show. She has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50 twice. She is also the host of the podcast What's Next! with Tiffani Bova. Learn how today's overemphasis of the customer experience (CX) came at the expense of the employee experience (EX) and how Tiffani offers insights on needed changes.You can learn more about Tiffani: www.tiffani bova.com, https://twitter.com/Tiffani_Bova and https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanibova/To connect with me, your host of the Business Builders Show: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martywolffceo/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allen P. Adamson is our guest on this edition of the Business Builders Show. Allen is the author of several books. Today we will be discussing his latest work, SEEING THE HOW: Transforming what people do, not buy, to gain market advantage.As a noted industry expert in all disciplines of branding, Allen has worked with many iconic brands, including Accenture, GE, Marriott, MetLife, FedEx and many more. Learn more about Allen via his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenadam ... and his company is www.metaforce.com You can reach me, your host for the Business Builders Show at 570 815-1626. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zingerman's has been travelling "the road less travelled" since they started in 1982. They continue down that road in the way they are doing their succession planning. Learn about their "Zingerman's Perpetual Purpose Trust" in this chat with Zingerman's cofounder, Ari Weinzweig. You can do business and succession planning differently!I highly recommend you reach Ari at ari@zingermans.com to subscribe to his newsletter.Also learn more about this wonderful company at zingermanscommunity.com You can reach me, your host for the Business Builders Show at www.contractorsuccession.com or 570 815-1626. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doug Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, New York Times bestselling author, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience. Doug was President of Nabisco Foods Company, CEO of Campbell Soup Company and Chairman of Avon Products. In 2011 he founded Conant Leadership. www.conantleadership.comIn this interview, topics included how to survive and thrive in a VUCA world - Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous, can CEO's continue to run companies by the "seat of their pants", how important it is to be INTENTIONAL in our leadership journey, and we covered some information from his latest book The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights.Find Doug Conant on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougconant/ AND on Twitter https://twitter.com/DougConantFind your host Marty Wolff on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/martywolffceo/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning author Rick Wartzman gets unparalleled access to Walmart, from the CEO suite, to the sales floor, documenting its transformation. Yet he also asks a critical question: Is it enough? How far does $12 an hour go in today's economy? Or even $15?In this book: Still Broke: Walmart's Remarkable Transformation and the Limits of Socially Conscious Capitalism, Rick Wartzman pulls no punches in his efforts to pass judgment on Walmart's incomplete efforts to do right by its employees.Thought provoking, fast paced, and incredibly well written, this book should be read, studied and shared with every executive in America. I hope this Business Builders Show interview moves you to buy this book.Follow Rick on Twitter @rwartzman Contact your host, Marty Wolff at marty@martywolffbusinesssolutions.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This book written by Rob Garver, is about John Smale, former CEO of Procter & Gamble and Chairman of the Board of GM. This is one of the top leadership books I have ever read! Learn what REAL leadership is all about - and it is more than the stock price!Learn more about Rob Garver www.robgarver.net. You can also find him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgarver/Remarkable story, told remarkably well. MUST read for senior executives and for those aspiring to be effective leaders.You can reach me, your Business Builders Show host at 570 815 1626 and on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/martywolffceo/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest on this edition of the Business Builders Show is Cynthia Covey Haller. Along with her father, Stephen R. Covey (7 Habits of Highly Effective People) , she has written a wonderful book, Live Life in Crescendo: Your Most Important Work is ALWAYS Ahead of You. You can connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-covey-haller-639767238/This book touched my heart and soul. The final book by the late legendary leadership expert Stephen R. Covey, which is cowritten with his daughter, Cynthia Covey Haller, and published posthumously, Live Life in Crescendo is a life-changing and life-affirming book that befits the generosity and wisdom of the late Stephen R. Covey.To connect with me, the host of the Business Builders Show, you can call or text me at 570 815 1626 or by email at marty@martywolffbusinesssolutions.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari Weinzweig joins us on the Business Builders Show to share his visioning journey at Zingerman's. Ari is a founding partner in Zingerman's Deli and along with his partner Paul Saginaw they organized a Zingerman's Community of Businesses, all based in the Ann Arbor, MI market. Fascinating story that was fueled in part by the visioning process Ari shares with us. The pamphlet we are discussing can be purchased on www.zingtrain.com. If you want to share a comment or question with Ari, you can reach him at ari@zingermans.com. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest on this edition of the Business Builders Show is Stephen M.R. Covey. Stephen is cofounder and CEO of CoveyLink and of the Franklin Covey Global Trust Practice, and the author of the New York Times internationally bestselling book The Speed of Trust. My conversation with Stephen was about his new book Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others.Acclaim for TRUST & Inspire from Tony Robbins " Trust & Inspire is the future of leadership. This is Stephen's best work yet." From Indra Nooyi. former Chairman & CEO, PepsiCo "Trust & Inspire is a powerful approach to people and leadership found precisely at the intersection of performance and purpose." I found this book and my convo with Stephen M.R. Covey to be one of the most inspiring experiences in my over thirty years as a management consultant, executive coach, and as a radio show and podcast host!Learn more at www.trustandinspire.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My friend Ian Sanders joins me on this edition of the Business Builders Show. Ian's book was just recently released in the United States and aren't we lucky to get to speak with Ian and to buy his awesome book 365 Ways To Have A Good Day: A Day-By-Day Guide To Living Your Best Life.Connect with him here: www.iansanders.com. You can also find him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iansandersuk/ and on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanSandersCall or text me (Marty Wolff) at 570 815 1626 with any comments or questions. You can connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martywolffceo/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jay Steinfeld founded and was the CEO of Global Custom Commerce, which operates the world's number one online window covering retailer Blinds.com. Bootstrapped in 1996 for just $3000. from his Bellaire, TX garage, Global Custom Commerce was acquired by The Home Depot in 2014. How did he do that?Jay's book Lead From The Core: The 4 Principles For Profit and Prosperity tells us the story of this spectacular journey. Learn more about Jay at www.jaysteinfeld.com and on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysteinfeld/Thanks for listening. You can reach me, Marty Wolff via phone or text at 570 815 1626 And on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/martywolffceo/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I was referred to Joe Keohane by Jason Feifer Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine. Joe was featured in a recent edition of the magazine and Jason thought our Business Builders Show audience would benefit from Joe's book. He was right! GREAT interview with Joe about The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World.Learn more and connect with Joe on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-keohane-7969769/Learn more about me, your host on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martywolffceo/You can also call or text me with your comments or questions at 570 815 1626. Thanks for being a Business Builders Show subscriber! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kate O'Neill helps leaders create meaningful human experiences in a tech-driven world and take responsibility for the future we all share. She is founder and CEO of KO Insights, a strategic advisory firm providing big-picture thinking on how business, humanity, and technology interact at scale, and committed to improving human experience amid exponential change. In this interview with Kate about her book A Future so Bright, we learn about "Strategic Optimism", how we can use Artificial Intelligence for good, how cities can help us get ready to lead, and how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals connect with Kate's work.I'm so honored to offer you the opportunity to learn from Kate. Take advantage of this opportunity by sharing this interview with your friends and business colleagues. And, be sure to check out Kate's website, www.koinsights.com, so we can all agree with Kate about A Future so Bright: How Strategic Optimism and Meaningful Innovation Can Restore Humanity and Save The World.To learn more about your host, Marty Wolff, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/martywolffceo/. You can also call or text me at 570 815-1626 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thousands of businesses are closing. But it's not because of Covid-19. It's because they were never effectively designed to grow revenue. Enter Kent Billingsley, known as America's "Revenue Growth Architect," an international expert helping leaders all over the world scale their growth and profitability using the resources they already have! Learn more at revenuegrowthcompany.com. You can also find Kent on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-billingsley-6b02a7/Thank you for listening to this episode of the Business Builders Show. You can learn more about us and other podcasts at businessbuildersmedia.com. You can reach me with your comments or questions at 570 815 1626 or mwolff@businessbuildersmedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My mother-in-law had a little plaque on her wall that said ""it's what you learn when you know it all that counts." That thought went through my head as I was having another brilliant, high energy discussion with Kelly Hoey about networking and forging powerful relationships in a hyper-connected and Covid-19 world. Is IRL really dead? Are there new ways to use social media to stay in touch with your existing contacts and build new relationships? What advice does Kelly give us about the world of sales and marketing in our new world?Learn more about Kelly at j kelly hoey.co. Be sure to sign up for her newsletters. Find her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jkhoey. Be sure to pick up her book ASAP: Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World. Need a fantastic virtual presenter, Kelly will deliver!Thank you for listening and sharing this edition of the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff. Learn more about our work at businessbuildersmedia.com. Contact me via phone or text at 570 815 1626. You can also email me at mwolff@businessbuildersmedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I have learned over the years that conventional thinking is often WRONG. We tend to fall into the groove that if other businesses are doing something and if there are hundreds of consultants and authors talking about it, the ideas that are being discussed must be effective. Contrary thinkers and writers are often a minority and therefore may not reach the audience that needs to hear their message. Gary Heil, a Washington Speakers Bureau exclusive speaker and co-author of Choose Love Not Fear, joins me in this edition of the Business Builders Show to speak with Alfie Kohn. Kohn's criticisms of competition and rewards have been widely discussed and debated. His books include No Contest: The Case Against Competition, Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise, and Other Bribes, and School Beyond Measure & Other Unorthodox Essays About Education.. I hope you will step away from conventional thinking for a few minutes and allow yourself to be a student. Someone who listens and possibly changes "the way we have always done things around here."Learn more about Alfie Kohn at alfie kohn.org. You can connect with Gary Heil on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-heil-b46b98/Thank you for listening to this edition of the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff. Our show is a production of Business Builders Media LLC, where we give entrepreneurs and business leaders the tools they need to have their voices heard. Learn more at businessbuildersmedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This book and the new leadership approach described in the book and in this Business Builders Show interview, is driven by some spectacular FAILURES in leadership that have produced the financial crisis, scandals, and other critical lapses that have damaged the economy. The Infinite Leader: Balancing the Demands of Modern Business Leadership by Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren offers a fresh new look at what leadership must become in the future.Chris Lewis founded one of the world's largest marketing firms and advises a variety of CEOs, prime ministers, and senior politicians. Pippa Malmgren was special adviser to President George W Bush and advises CEOs, prime ministers, and the heads of major banks and the world's largest institutional investors. You want a fresh look at leadership? This is it.Thank you for listening to this edition of the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff. This is a production of Business Builders Media LLC., businessbuildersmedia.com. This is where we give entrepreneurs and business leaders the tools they need to have their voices heard. Call or text me with your comments or questions at 570 815 1626. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daniel H. Pink joins us in this episode of the Business Builders Show to discuss his latest book WHEN: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. Dan Pink is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestsellers DRIVE, To Sell Is Human, and a Whole New Mind. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into thirty-five languages. Listen for WHY Dan wrote this book, what are the patterns of everyday life, relevance of naps and breaks, creative vs analytical times, stock swings and much more. I have been learning from Dan Pink for several years now. I have read the books mentioned in the introduction. His work has influenced me in many ways. I strongly suggest you go to his website to learn more and be sure to sign up for his newsletter - it is awesome. danpink.comAlso, at the end of the interview we mention a Masterclass Dan has been offering. It is about Sales and Persuasion. Here's the link to get started: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/daniel-pink-teaches-sales-and-persuasionSo, listen to my convo with Daniel H. Pink, buy his book WHEN: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing , and go to his website to learn more about his work and sign up for his newsletter. danpink.comThank you for listening to this edition of the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff. This is a production of Business Builders Media, where we give entrepreneurs and business owners the tools they need to have their voices heard. Learn more at businessbuildersmedia.com. Call or text me at 570 815 1626 with any comments or questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jawad Ahsan, author of What They Didn't Tell Me: How To Be A Resilient Leader and Build Teams You Can Trust, had me at the title of his book. I really wanted to know: What Didn't They Tell You?Listen for:Jawad's definition of his North Star and why he strongly believes you should find yours.What are "uncoachable traits" and how does he build teams around those traits?His experiences at GE, and other career experiences that shaped his career. His thoughts on diversity.How his team stuck with him through some really difficult times at his present company axon.comWhy you should hire people you trust, no matter what it costs.Learn more about Jawad at jawadahsan.com. You can also find him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jawadahsan Thank you for listening to this edition of the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff, which is a production of businessbuildersmedia.com. If you are an entrepreneur or business person who wants to have your voice heard, contact us at businessbuildersmedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I hope this is the first podcast you listen to in 2021. Although the lessons in this interview and book by Jen Wirtz apply at every point in our lives, I found incredible value in thinking of it as a way to start a new year. Learn more about Jen at jenwirtzrn.comListen for what experiences brought Jen to write this wonderful book. Also listen for some comments from Jen that might surprise you: "I truly believe that growth does not sprout from mistakes." Other thoughts I found very interesting were her thoughts on the value of all the self-help books we read and is meditation really that important in "Recalibrating" your life?I'm confident you will find this interview valuable. To purchase the book, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CN4L4M9?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860So, here's to a great 2021 and beyond for all of us. Yes, we need to do the work, however I'm confident we can do better and be happier in the coming year. My best to you!To learn more about the Business Builders Show and Business Builders Media LLC go to businessbuildersmedia.com. If you want to ask a question or make a comment, call or text me (Marty Wolff) at 570 815 1626 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daniel Kemper, along with interns Aslynn Parzanese and Baylor Lansden join us for the fourth and final series we are doing with and for Rodale Institute, rodale institute.org.Daniel is the Assistant Farm Manager at Rodale Institute and he gives us details on his work on the farm. Aslynn is responsible for farm operations at St.Luke's-Rodale Institute Organic. Baylor is a second year ASC intern with Rodale.What a remarkable way to wrap up our series about Rodale Institute. Be sure to learn more at rodale institute.org.The Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff is a production of Business Builders Media LLC, where we help entrepreneurs and business people have their voices heard through podcasting. Learn more about us at businessbuildersmedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our interview with Ashley Walsh of Pocono Organics, poconoorganics.com, is the third in a series of four interviews we are doing with and for Rodale Institute, rodale institute.org.Ashley shares what inspired her to start Pocono Organics and gives us details on what a remarkable place it is now. Sprawling more than 380 acres in Long Pond, PA, Pocono Organics is on its way to becoming the largest regenerative organic farm in North America. Pocono Organics partnered with Rodale Institute, the largest independent organic research station in the world, and what started as a small community farm quickly grew to more of a global center of research, education and discovery.I encourage you to learn more at poconoorganics.com and rodale institute.org.The Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff is a production of Business Builders Media, where we help entrepreneurs and business people get their voices heard. Learn more about us at businessbuildersmedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I had a fascinating discussion with Tom Goddell, author of The Four Fields of Leadership: How People and Organizations Can Thrive in a Hyperconnected World. Tom offers a new science of leadership. When you think you have read every possible book about leadership, you will be surprised and engaged by Tom Goodell's deep research and clear thinking on this topic.Tom's understanding of leadership means that leaders are not in charge, no matter how much they want to believe they are! Learn more about Tom's work at lindenleadership.com. You can also find him on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomgoodell/. Thanks for listening to this edition of the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff. The Business Builders Show is a production of Business Builders Media LLC, businessbuildersmedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ari Weinzweig is my friend and mentor. His work at Zingerman's and his writing have had a huge effect on me and on the business people I coach when I share Ari's wisdom. Ari's latest pamphlet is Humility: A Humble, Anarchistic Inquiry. This is an easy read that has the potential to change the way you think and therefore the way you lead your organization. You can order this pamphlet and Ari's books, "Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading" at zingtrain.com. You can also subscribe to Zingerman's newsletter at zingtrain.com. Some topics we discuss are, "what is the value of humility in our present day work world", and "does anyone realize how much the hierarchical thinking that's so pervasive in society is leading to UNHUMBLE behavior?".To learn more about Zingerman's Community of Businesses, go to zingermanscommunity.com. To subscribe to their newsletter and to purchase books and pamphlets, go to zingtrain.com.To learn more about our work, go to businessbuildersmedia.com. Thanks for listening. If this was valuable for you please consider sharing it with your friends and colleagues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam Malriat joins us on the Business Builders Show for interview number two of four interviews we are doing with and for Rodale Institute, rodale institute.org.Sam is Director, Organic Crop Consultancy at Rodale. I LOVED this conversation. Sam is passionate and eloquent during this interview. Listen for:Exactly what is certified organic and regenerative production systems?Why should all of us care about work being done at Rodale? I was so impressed with Sam's answer!Tell us about some successes he is having.What challenges are farmers facing when they want to transition to organic farming?Just how big a role can BUSINESS people play in helping Rodale with their mission to have - healthy soil which equals healthy food, which equals healthy people.I hope our work with Rodale energizes you to see how important this work is for our families, our communities and our businesses. PLEASE go to rodaleinstitute.org to learn more.To learn more about our work at the Business Builders Show and Business Builders Media, go to businessbuildersmedia.com. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our interview with Diana Martin, Director of Communications & Marketing at Rodale Institute is the first of four interviews the Business Builders Show and Business Builders Media is doing with and for the Rodale Institute. We want to showcase the incredible work they are doing there as a Global Leader of Regenerative Organic Agriculture. rodale institute.org.Listen when Diana tells us "I have my dream job!". She goes on to share with us what is being done to be sure we all know " Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People". Also learn how Covid - 19 has impacted our food system, how we CAN feed the world without all the chemicals being used in many industrial farms today, and why we should be concerned about our children, our health and our planet. The Rodale Institute website is loaded with information that will inform and educate you about our food and water supplies, climate change, demand for organic products and regenerative agriculture. rodale institute.org.Thank you for listening to the first of four podcasts. Please subscribe to the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss a single episode. You may also be interested in the 10 min video interview we did on site at the Institute that introduces this important series. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyrrnD7yTAsLearn more about our work at businessbuildersmedia.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What an honor it was to interview Chris Wilson. We talked about his book The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose. Some points of discussion:What was and is your Master Plan?How did you get to become an artist and sell your work all over the world?"I wanted to be free again"."Business school professors encouraged me to become an entrepreneur"Why are you a serial social entrepreneur?Is there a conscious or unconscious bias when business people are searching for talent?Why did you not only survive but now you are thriving in spite of being incarcerated for so many years?Prison systems have become a business.Final comments from Chris and thoughts from our Senior Producer, Dan Kimbrough.Van Jones CNN Political Contributor praises Chris Wilson's book: "Do not miss this story of redemption, empowerment, and giving back. It can change your life." Senator Bernie Sanders also offers praise, "An incredibly moving book that will change the way you look at the criminal justice system."Learn more at chris wilson.biz. You can also find Chris on Instagram and Linkedin.The Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff is a production of Business Builders Media LLC, where we give entrepreneurs and business leaders the tools they need to have their voices heard. Learn more at businessbuildersmedia.com. Thanks for listening. Call or text me with your comments or questions at 570 815 1626. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You can help save your favorite independent restaurant by taking action TODAY. Go to saverestaurants.com NOW!. The site makes it simple to allow you to contact your congresspeople and senators to support the Restaurants Act of 2020.Let's have 10,000 people listen to this interview to see how important, financially and emotionally, our local independent restaurants are to us by going to saverestaurants.com and TAKE ACTION NOW! PLEASE share this information with all your colleagues.Thank you to Bobby Stuckey of frascafoodandwine.com of Boulder, CO and Ari Weinzweig of zingermanscommunity.com of Ann Arbor, MI, who care enough to spend time with us on the Business Builders Show.The Business Builders Show is a production of Business Builders Media LLC - businessbuildersmedia.com. Call or text me (Marty Wolff) at 570 815 1626 with any questions or comments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I first heard of Gary Heil and Ryan Heil PhD, through a Washington Speakers Bureau program called "Leadership Lessons from the Fast Lane". Gary is the host of several programs there and I was impressed with Gary's interview skills. Here is a link to one of those interviews Gary did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQyfWOy3d6I&t=2632s.I also learned that along with Ryan, Gary had written a book CHOOSE LOVE Not Fear: How The Best Leaders Build Cultures of Engagement and Innovation That Unleash Human Potential. I bought and read the book, and now they are on the Business Builders Show. I highly recommend the book. .Few discussion points from our conversation:Tell me more about Alan Mullaly's "Love em' up before you coach em' up".Should we become less tolerant of bad leaders?"Smart" goals may not be that smart.Performance vs PotentialConnect with Ryan on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmheil/ and Gary Heil at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-heil-b46b98/Thank you for listening to the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff on the Business Builders Media Network: businessbuildersmedia.com. If you want to comment or ask a question, call or text me (Marty Wolff) at 570 815 1626. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I first heard of Alex Lazarow and his book in the July-August 2020 edition of Entrepreneur Magazine. Jason Feifer, Editor In Chief of the magazine interviewed Alex. I was impressed with Alex and his book Out-Innovate: How Global Entrepreneurs from Delhi to Detroit Are Rewriting the Rules of Silicon Valley. In the book you'll learn that for decades, the hot center for startups has been Silicon Valley. This is changing fast. Thanks to technology, startups are taking root everywhere in the world!In our Business Builders Show interview, Alex and I talk about the "10 Elements of Frontier Innovators". You'll learn what Alex means by "Frontier Innovators" and although we don't cover all the elements, you will be totally engaged with his message. Let more about Alex at alexlazarow.com. You can also find him on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrelazarow/I HIGHLY recommend this book for any business person, anywhere in the world! Start with this interview, buy the book and start connecting with Alex via his newsletters and on Linkedin.The Business Builders Show is a production of Business Builders Media LLC, businessbuildersmedia.com. This is where we give entrepreneurs and business people the tools they need to have their voices heard. If you want to start or expand your own podcast, send us a message via our website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank had this to say about Jaime Schmidt's book SUPERMAKER: Crafting Business on Your Own Terms: "SUPERMAKER contains the secret sauce for launching and executing a successful business plan. It's a MUST read for emerging Entrepreneurs."Jaime Schimidt founded Schmidt's Naturals in her Portland, Oregon kitchen in 2010, and led the company to acquisition by Unilever in December 2017 - WOW! Jaime has since launched the progressive platform Supermaker, https://supermaker.com/ and the inclusive investment fund Color, https://color.capital/What an incredible journey and this interview highlights some key lessons learned during the journey.Thank you for listening to this edition of the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff. This show is a production of Business Builders Media LLC, businessbuildersmedia.com . Business Builders Media gives entrepreneurs and business leaders the tools they need to have their voices heard! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I was anxious to talk to Jules Pieri and Joanne Domeniconi about what happened at The Grommet, a company they founded together about 12 years ago. They are no longer there. What happened?A company that was formed to be a platform for the "little guys." For the "Makers", folks who had a dream, started small by making and selling products to friends and family and then needed help to grow into a real business. Jules and Joanne share with us their journey from the beginning to their departure from the company. "Building a business over 12 years is HARD! An unhappy investor complicates things even more. It was actually becoming unhealthy." If you want to grow your business and are considering taking on an investor, this is a must listen to interview. Some brands that we all recognize were launched during Jules and Joanne's tenure at The Grommet: Bombas Socks, Fit Bit, Goldie Blox, Love Pop, Otter Box, Soda Stream - impressive lineup!Thank you for taking time to listen and learn with us on the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff. Find all our shows and other fine podcasts at businessbuildersmedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest today on the Business Builders Show is Howard M. Shore, founder and CEO of Activate Group, Inc. (activategroupinc.com) Howard is also a bestselling author and today we will be discussing his latest book The Leader Launchpad: Five Steps to Fuel Your Business and Lift Your Profits.Howard's opening line in our conversation "I know that every leader and every company has the ability to generate more revenue and profits." WOW! As a business owner or business leader that should get your attention! Some items we cover are:Replacing poor performing managers.How important it is to fill vacant positions in your company.Differentiate PROPERLYEstablish a long-term plan. (Even during a pandemic)How critical it is for everyone to know their numbers.Find more about Howard and his company at activategroupinc.com. You can also find him on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardshore/The Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff is a production of Business Builders Media LLC, businessbuildersmedia.com. Find all our shows and other great podcasts at businessbuildersmedia.com. If you are an entrepreneur or business leader and you want to have your message heard via a high quality podcast, contact us at Business Builders Media LLC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After I read the July-August 2020 edition of Entrepreneur Magazine, I knew I needed to get Jason Feifer on the Business Builders Show to tell me why there were 137 entrepreneurs on the cover of this edition and to talk more about a couple of stories that I really enjoyed and I know our business audience would also enjoy.We talked about "Lead with Transparency". This article features Eric Yaverbaum, the President of Ericho Communications in NYC. In times of crisis, a leader can rise up - even if, like Eric, you are sick in bed with COVID-19. He shares what he learned. You can connect with Eric on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericyaverbaum/Next topic was "The New Startup." Is the Silicon Valley model for every business? Do we need fewer disruptors or more Creators? Fascinating discussion with Jason about his chat with Alexandre Lazarow around how global entrepreneurs are rewriting the rules of Silicon Valley. You can follow Alex on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrelazarow/Finally, we had a lot of fun talking about one of Jason's podcasts - Pessimists Archive Podcast, a show about how change happens, which goes back in time to see why people once opposed the things we love today. You can find this podcast on virtually all podcast apps. Here is a link to one I really liked: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JCDaHpRnMF8IgzHZ3eL1w?si=-CKeDxhLR9-MSPRg24V5lASo Jason thank you for being with us on the Business Builders Show. It was a blast! Learn more about Jason at jasonfeifer.com and on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfeifer/If you are an entrepreneur or business owner and you want a way to have your voice heard via podcasting and live streaming, contact us at businessbuildersmedia.com. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeff Tkach, the Chief Impact Officer for the Rodale Institute joins me on the Business Builders Show to discuss a topic that I know needs much more attention from all of us. The facts point to an urgent need for us to change the way we provide healthy food for ourselves and for our entire planet. Farmers play a critical role, however, we as consumers play an even more vital role. We DECIDE what products we want to bring into our households and communities. We as consumers demand what our farmers and the entire supply chain will deliver to our grocery store shelves.Learn more on Rodale's website rodale institute.org. You can financially support their work via their website.There's nothing more powerful than a clear business case to get our attention. Jeff and Rodale Institute make a clear and compelling case. HOWEVER, I have an even more compelling case to support the work Jeff and his team are doing at rodaleinstitute.org - my children and grandchildren. Please listen to this interview carefully. YOU, as business people and community leaders can change the world. If we take steps NOW, we can look back at this time as an important part of our legacy. You can connect with Jeff on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-tkach-73a1373/If you want to contact me, you can text or call me at 570 815 1626. Also email me mwolff@businessbuildersmedia.com. Check out all our shows and other quality podcasts at www.businessbuildersmedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I can't think of two people who are more qualified than my guests to discuss resilience during these interesting times. Retired Special Forces Sergeant 1st Class Greg Stube and John L. Gronski, Major General. U.S. Army (Ret) join me on the Business Builders Show.Listen for words like Resilience, Training, Readiness, Preparedness. During this Covid -19 pandemic, we need true leadership, real inspiration, and insights based on experiences in the military and in life.You can find Greg Stube at gregstube.com and John Gronski at johngronski.com and leadergrove.com. You can also find both of these fine gentlemen on Linkedin.Share this powerful message with your leadership team in your company, your family members, and on all your social media channels. Real leaders, with REAL lessons.So honored to have Greg and John on our business show! Be sure to subscribe to the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff on iTunes or your fav app. You can find all our shows and others on our media company site: businessbuildersmedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Companies like Google, Etsy, Cisco and more look to Kate O'Neill, the "Tech Humanist," for optimism about the role of technology in the world along with a firm reality check. Kate is founder and CEO of koinsights.com. Her insights help corporate and cultural leaders rethink how to succeed LONG-Term, by taking a human-centric approach to digital transformation and readiness for the future. If you are seeing this before April 24, 2020, check out Kate at Speak Aid 2020 https://pheedloop.com/speakaid2020/site/Kate O'Neill is very active on Twitter. I follow her closely, I suggest you do the same https://twitter.com/kateo. I also highly recommend her book Tech Humanist: How You Can Make Technology Better For Business & Better For Humans. With all the webinars and other productions flooding your emails, this may be the BEST time investment you make at this point in time.Let me know what you think by calling or texting me at 570 815 1626. My email is mwolff@businessbuildersmedia.com. Get all our Business Builders Shows at businessbuildersmedia.com Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John L. Gronski, Major General, U.S.Army (Retired) joins us on the Business Builders Show to discuss authentic leadership in these challenging times. After forty years of military experience, John talks about the book he wrote upon retiring from the military and his leadership development company. So many timely and valuable lessons!Book we discussed is The Ride of Our Lives: Lessons on Life, Leadership and Love. John's company is leadergrove.com. You can also connect with John Gronski on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngronski/You can reach me with your comments and questions via phone or text at 570 815 1626. My email is mwolff@businessbuildersmedia.com. To see more Business Builders Shows and other great podcasts and videos go to businessbuildersmedia.comThanks for listening and learning with us.Marty Wolff, Creator and Host of the Business Builders Show and Partner in Business Builders Media See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our Business Builders Show guest for this episode is Sean J. Delaney. He is a Disaster/Pandemic Mitigation & Recovery Planning Expert who has consulted and worked with Fortune 500 companies for over 20 years. Take advantage of our discussion to help your business NOW and in the future.Learn more about Sean via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-j-delaney-j-d-b157367/. And his website is whadif.com. Feel free to connect with him there to let him know you enjoyed and learned from his Business Builders Show interview.Please contact me, Marty Wolff, your Business Builders Show host, via phone or text at 570 815 1626. Reach me on email at marty@martywolffbusinesssolutions.comAlso, consider subscribing to the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff on iTunes, Spotify or your fav podcast app. You don't want to miss a single episode! All business NO ADS.If you or your company wants to start or expand your marketing with a podcast, check out businessbuildersmedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Danielle Grant, along with John Knights and Greg Young have presented us with an incredible opportunity in the book Leading Beyond the Ego: How to Become a Transpersonal Leader. After you listen to this interview with Danielle, you'll want to learn more about the work they are doing at leadershapeglobal.comWhat is transpersonal leadership? Is this leadership what we need in our world today? Can this work give us the tools we need to become a Transpersonal Leader? Danielle, joins us from the United Kingdom to give us some details.You can find Danielle on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellegrant/. And learn more about her organization at leadershapeglobal.com.Thank you for listening to the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff. Call or text me at 570 815 1626 with your comments and questions. Find more Business Builders Shows and other great podcasts at businessbuildersmedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nisa Amoils joins us to talk about an article she wrote with Dr. Jane Thomason Technology and Data are the new Weapons in the War on Covid -19 (Coronavirus). Here is the link to the entire article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/technology-data-new-weapons-war-covid-19-coronavirus-jane-thomasonNisa is a Venture Capitalist and Family Office investor. She is now with Grasshopper Capital. Nisa was named to the Top 50 Global Fintech Thought Leaders, Business Leader list of "30 Women in Venture Capital to Watch" and top 100 women in fintech 2019.You can find Nisa Amoils on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisaamoils/Thank you for listening to this edition of the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify or your fav app.You can reach me via cell or text at 570 815 1626. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike McHale, President and CEO of Production Systems Automation, psasystems.com has shared breaking news with the Business Builders Show. As the national healthcare industry continues to face a shortage of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for staff members who come in contact with Covid - 19 patients; more and more of them are turning to "re-use" measures for their N95 and surgical masks. In an effort to facilitate the SAFE re-use of PPE and other healthcare "soft goods"; PSA has developed and is offering a Moist Heat Incubation Sterilization Unit. This unit has been tested and meets all the current CDC guidelines. You can learn more about the unit and talk to a staff member of PSA Systems by going to their website psasystems.comThank you, Mike McHale for being thoughtful enough to bring this unit to medical facilities, who are sorely in need of this unique product.If I can help facilitate a conversation with PSA Systems, don't hesitate to call or text me, Marty Wolff at 570 815 1626. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I read about Meghan French Dunbar in a book The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World written by Raj Sisodia and Michael J. Gelb. After reading her story, I knew Meghan would be an outstanding guest for the Business Builders Show. I was right, however since the book was released Meghan has taken several new paths in her personal and professional life. It is a fascinating discussion.Listen for comments about "how we fantasize entrepreneurship" and "zone of genius". Be sure to listen to the end.......You can learn more about Meghan at meghanfrenchdunbar.com. Connect with her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MegFrenchDunbar and on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/I see incredible things in Meghan's future. You will want to stay in touch with her and her new journey.Thanks for listening. I welcome your comments and questions. You can call or text me at 570 815 1626. Email me at marty@martywolffbusinesssolutions.com. Please consider subscribing to the Business Builders Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your fav podcast app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I saw a story in the March/April edition of Inc. Magazine on a company I never heard of.............Backblaze.............backblaze.com. I LOVED the story of this company. How the founders faced early challenges, how they are so transparent in sharing information with their customers and how they resisted the urge to go with venture capitalists.Ahin Thomas, their VP, joined me for this entertaining AND informative conversation. Ahin is focused on building great Commerce experiences and developing talent. He was the co-founder / CEO of Vintners' Alliance. Ahin holds his MBA from Wharton (I asked him how a guy the Bay Area got to Wharton), AB from Georgetown. He also is an experienced musician and songwriter...........that partially explains why he was so charming in this terrific interview.You can find Ahin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahinthomas/. Find out more about Backblaze at backblaze.com. When you go to their website you'll see this line "Cloud storage that's astonishingly easy and low cost." I LOVE that line!We welcome your comments and questions. Text or call me at 570 815 1626. My email is marty@martywolffbusinesssolutions.com. Thanks for listening!Marty Wolff / Business Builders Show and Business Builders Media LLC See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeremy Frank, CEO of kcftech.com joins me in this very current and relevant interview for the Business Builders Show. This was recorded the week of March 30, 2020. The coronavirus pandemic is in full swing in the United States. I wanted to speak with Jeremy about how manufacturing is going to survive through this ordeal.Were manufacturers "healthy" before this pandemic? How are manufacturers going to keep their machinery operating efficiently? How has and how will the aging workforce impact their ability to continue making their products? And is the technology KCF Technologies and other tech companies are implementing, reducing the need for quality people or are people needed more than ever?I also asked Jeremy about Industrial Transformation 4.0 and I wanted to understand how KCF Technologies can help manufacturers now and in the future.Learn more about Jeremy Frank at kcftech.com. You can also find him on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-frank-85b18510/We welcome your comments and questions about this show or any of our shows. You can reach me via text or phone at 570 815 1626. Or email: marty@martywolffbusinesssolutions.com. Consider subscribing to the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify or your fav podcast app See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wayne Baker wrote an outstanding book All You Have to Do Is Ask:How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success. He shares some insights from his book in this superb Business Builders Show interview. Wayne Baker is the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. He has published five books and numerous scholarly articles appearing in venues such as Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive magazine, and MIT Sloan Management Review. He earned his Ph.D. from Northwestern University and was a postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard University. We are honored to have him as our guest.Connect with Dr. Baker here:LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynebaker/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/WayneBakerTheAuthor/Twitter- https://twitter.com/DrWayneBaker Important websites mentioned in the interview are: givitas.com/free, giveandtake.com and allyouhavetodoisask.com If you want to contact me, Marty Wolff, your host for the Business Builders Show, you can call or text me at 570 815 1626. Or email me at marty@martywolffbusinesssolutions.com. You can find all our shows on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify of your fav podcast app. Please subscribe to stay up to date on all our business interviews. Thanks for listening and sharing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.