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Welcome to the Next Level Leadership and Small Business Owner Podcast, hosted by serial entrepreneur, organizational consultant, executive coach and leadership development expert Ben Vezina. In this podcast we interview thought leaders and discuss the str


    • Mar 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Getting What You Want From Your Business Episode 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 8:32


    Do you want to truly have financial freedom and grow a wildly successful business? Maybe get to 6 or 7… Read more Getting What You Want From Your Business Episode 39 The post Getting What You Want From Your Business Episode 39 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Taking Action In Your Business Episode 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 25:45


    Do you want to truly have financial freedom and grow a wildly successful business? Maybe get to 6 or 7… Read more Taking Action In Your Business Episode 38 The post Taking Action In Your Business Episode 38 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Which Business Structure is Best for Your Business with John Briggs Episode 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 36:01


    When trying to open or grow a small business the tax structure can often make or break you. At the… Read more Which Business Structure is Best for Your Business with John Briggs Episode 37 The post Which Business Structure is Best for Your Business with John Briggs Episode 37 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Creating a Strategic Marketing Plan with Tim Fitzpatrick Episode 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 21:22


    If you want to grow your business at some point your going to create a marketing plan or strategy. This… Read more Creating a Strategic Marketing Plan with Tim Fitzpatrick Episode 36 The post Creating a Strategic Marketing Plan with Tim Fitzpatrick Episode 36 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Keeping Your Ego in Check to Grow Your Business with Bland Matthews Episode 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 36:27


    Growing a business is tough enough. It is even harder when we allow our own egos to get in the… Read more Keeping Your Ego in Check to Grow Your Business with Bland Matthews Episode 35 The post Keeping Your Ego in Check to Grow Your Business with Bland Matthews Episode 35 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    How to Decide if You Should Start a New Business with Vincent LaPolva Episode 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 51:31


    On this episode we talk with Vincent LaPolva. Vince has started several businesses and has a variety of income streams.… Read more How to Decide if You Should Start a New Business with Vincent LaPolva Episode 34 The post How to Decide if You Should Start a New Business with Vincent LaPolva Episode 34 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Building a More Productive Team with Toni Panea Episode 33

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 19:42


    Who doesn't want to build a team that performs better? Who wouldn't love a simple and inexpensive way to insure… Read more Building a More Productive Team with Toni Panea Episode 33 The post Building a More Productive Team with Toni Panea Episode 33 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Getting Paid Faster with Marc Summe Episode 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 23:12


    Who doesn't want to get paid faster? No one. Who enjoys tracking expenses? Also, no one. Want a better way… Read more Getting Paid Faster with Marc Summe Episode 32 The post Getting Paid Faster with Marc Summe Episode 32 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    The Importance of an Employer Brand with Laura Tolhoek Episode 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 29:11


    Employer branding is just as important as organizational branding. Unfortunately, most small business owners don't pay much attention to this… Read more The Importance of an Employer Brand with Laura Tolhoek Episode 31 The post The Importance of an Employer Brand with Laura Tolhoek Episode 31 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    The 4 Strategic Shifts for Small Business Owners with Andy Goldstrom Episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 40:51


    Strategic thinking is nothing new. However, many small business owners are still using an outdated methodology when it comes to… Read more The 4 Strategic Shifts for Small Business Owners with Andy Goldstrom Episode 30 The post The 4 Strategic Shifts for Small Business Owners with Andy Goldstrom Episode 30 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Understanding the Customer Experience to Grow Your Business with Jonathon Hensley Episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 31:30


    Believe it or not most small business owners, and even a few larger organizations, don't truly understand their customers or… Read more Understanding the Customer Experience to Grow Your Business with Jonathon Hensley Episode 29 The post Understanding the Customer Experience to Grow Your Business with Jonathon Hensley Episode 29 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    How to Make More When You Sell Your Business with Bart Rupert Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 43:10


    Many people retire and close their businesses without a second thought. They never realize that they are sitting on a… Read more How to Make More When You Sell Your Business with Bart Rupert Episode 28 The post How to Make More When You Sell Your Business with Bart Rupert Episode 28 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Growing Your Business with Michael Zipursky Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 37:25


    Growing a small business can be hard. Even if you are lucky enough to get it growing at some point… Read more Growing Your Business with Michael Zipursky Episode 27 The post Growing Your Business with Michael Zipursky Episode 27 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Business Owners are Irrational with Jeff Redondo Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 24:25


    Small business owners unfortunately, occasionally make bad or irrational business decisions. There is no disputing this, but how do we… Read more Business Owners are Irrational with Jeff Redondo Episode 26 The post Business Owners are Irrational with Jeff Redondo Episode 26 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Alternative Business Investing with Melanie Finnegan Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 25:36


    Small business owners rarely consider other alternatives for generating returns on their business. Nor do they consider alternatives for retirement… Read more Alternative Business Investing with Melanie Finnegan Episode 25 The post Alternative Business Investing with Melanie Finnegan Episode 25 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Offering Financing to Grow your Business with Bob Lovinger Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 25:57


    Small businesses are often at a disadvantage when it comes to the ability to offer financing to customers. This unique… Read more Offering Financing to Grow your Business with Bob Lovinger Episode 24 The post Offering Financing to Grow your Business with Bob Lovinger Episode 24 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Peeking Behind the “Insurance Veil” with Steve Watson Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 31:42


    The rising cost of healthcare and insurance premiums are a heavy burden for most small business owners. Unfortunately the cost… Read more Peeking Behind the “Insurance Veil” with Steve Watson Episode 23 The post Peeking Behind the “Insurance Veil” with Steve Watson Episode 23 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Becoming MicroFamous with Matt Johnson Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 38:47


    If you are a small business owner, entrepreneur or even just a sales person you probably already know the value… Read more Becoming MicroFamous with Matt Johnson Episode 22 The post Becoming MicroFamous with Matt Johnson Episode 22 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Having Your Business Catch F.I.R.E with Tyler Kemp Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 41:21


    If you are a small business owner, entrepreneur or anyone that is on any social media platform you might have… Read more Having Your Business Catch F.I.R.E with Tyler Kemp Episode 21 The post Having Your Business Catch F.I.R.E with Tyler Kemp Episode 21 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Gain More Freedom By Building Your Online Brand with Johanna Hunt Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 34:21


    If you are a small business owner, entrepreneur or anyone that is currently working from home due to the Corona… Read more Gain More Freedom By Building Your Online Brand with Johanna Hunt Episode 20 The post Gain More Freedom By Building Your Online Brand with Johanna Hunt Episode 20 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Finding Better Talent with Ellie Dailey Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 22:31


    If you are a small business owner, leader, entrepreneur or anyone that depends on great talent to achieve your performance… Read more Finding Better Talent with Ellie Dailey Episode 19 The post Finding Better Talent with Ellie Dailey Episode 19 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Letting Pain Be Your Compass with Marty Park Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 32:43


    On this episode we interview Marty Park a coach, consultant, keynote speaker, and author of the best selling book, Tiger… Read more Letting Pain Be Your Compass with Marty Park Episode 18 The post Letting Pain Be Your Compass with Marty Park Episode 18 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Why Small Businesses Fail Part 2 Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 5:55


    Why do small businesses fail? In this installment, part 2 of the series, we discuss market need and having the… Read more Why Small Businesses Fail Part 2 Episode 17 The post Why Small Businesses Fail Part 2 Episode 17 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Impactful Wellness Programs for Small Businesses with Om Suthar Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 29:08


    Wellness programs can be a very useful tool for engaging employees or attracting/retaining better ones. On this episode we discuss… Read more Impactful Wellness Programs for Small Businesses with Om Suthar Episode 16 The post Impactful Wellness Programs for Small Businesses with Om Suthar Episode 16 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Using Linkedin to Grow Your Business with Julbert Abraham Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 23:45


    LinkedIn is a powerful social platform and business tool. You can do so much more with it than just recruiting.… Read more Using Linkedin to Grow Your Business with Julbert Abraham Episode 15 The post Using Linkedin to Grow Your Business with Julbert Abraham Episode 15 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Can Small Businesses Go Green? With Anca Novacovici Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 36:20


    Can small businesses go green? Can they afford to? Should they even be considering going green and why is that… Read more Can Small Businesses Go Green? With Anca Novacovici Episode 14 The post Can Small Businesses Go Green? With Anca Novacovici Episode 14 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Is Accounting Really That Important to My Business? With Michael Eckstein Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 38:24


    Do I really need an accountant or to track my accounting? If you are a small business owner you have… Read more Is Accounting Really That Important to My Business? With Michael Eckstein Episode 13 The post Is Accounting Really That Important to My Business? With Michael Eckstein Episode 13 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Why Small Businesses Fail Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 7:54


    Why do some small business soar and other crash and burn? On this episode we discuss a couple common issues… Read more Why Small Businesses Fail Episode 12 The post Why Small Businesses Fail Episode 12 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Why Traditional Branding is Failing you with Justin Foster and Emily Soccorsy Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 39:32


    We recently sat down with branding experts Justin Foster and Emily Soccorsy from Root and River, an intrinsic branding firm… Read more Why Traditional Branding is Failing you with Justin Foster and Emily Soccorsy Episode 11 The post Why Traditional Branding is Failing you with Justin Foster and Emily Soccorsy Episode 11 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    What NOT To Do When Giving Feedback with Sarah Torres-Ferrick Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 42:02


    We recently sat down with HR expert Sarah Torres-Ferrick and discussed the most common mistakes leaders and business owners make when… Read more What NOT To Do When Giving Feedback with Sarah Torres-Ferrick Episode 10 The post What NOT To Do When Giving Feedback with Sarah Torres-Ferrick Episode 10 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    The Myth of Hiring Eagles Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 6:54


    Struggling with the decision of whether to hire outside or develop your own talent? Hiring an eagle has it's benefits,… Read more The Myth of Hiring Eagles Episode 9 The post The Myth of Hiring Eagles Episode 9 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Is Feedback Really a Gift? Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 8:56


    Is feedback really a gift? On this episode we discuss this construct and break down a couple things to keep… Read more Is Feedback Really a Gift? Episode 8 The post Is Feedback Really a Gift? Episode 8 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Activity Traps Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 8:08


    On this episode we discuss how activity traps are killing your performance and hurting your organization. We discuss what activity… Read more Activity Traps Episode 7 The post Activity Traps Episode 7 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    The Importance of Mindset With Simon Drew Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 45:32


    On this episode we discuss how mindset can often be the difference between success and failure. On this episode I… Read more The Importance of Mindset With Simon Drew Episode 6 The post The Importance of Mindset With Simon Drew Episode 6 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Why the Word No is Crucial to Your Culture – Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 6:42


    On this episode we discuss the word no and its impact on organizational culture. We discuss the impact of compliance… Read more Why the Word No is Crucial to Your Culture – Episode 5 The post Why the Word No is Crucial to Your Culture – Episode 5 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Profit First with Mike Michalowicz Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2019 49:39


    On this episode we interview best selling author Mike Michalowicz and discuss his mission to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty. If you… Read more Profit First with Mike Michalowicz Episode 4 The post Profit First with Mike Michalowicz Episode 4 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Leading a Life of Significance With Pete Smith Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2018 29:35


    On this episode we interview Pete Smith and discuss how leading a life of significance can lead to a more… Read more Leading a Life of Significance With Pete Smith Episode 3 The post Leading a Life of Significance With Pete Smith Episode 3 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Leaders Can Thrive by DOTS with Nate Woods Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 41:07


    On this episode we interview Nate Woods: leadership consultant, keynote speaker and author of DOTS (developing others through service). We… Read more Leaders Can Thrive by DOTS with Nate Woods Episode 2 The post Leaders Can Thrive by DOTS with Nate Woods Episode 2 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

    Why Many New Leaders Struggle With Coaching – Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 8:15


    In this episode we discuss why many new leaders struggle with coaching and ultimately improving performance. Make sure to subscribe… Read more Why Many New Leaders Struggle With Coaching – Episode 1 The post Why Many New Leaders Struggle With Coaching – Episode 1 appeared first on Vezina Consulting, L.L.C..

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