Podcasts about brad's deals

In the second part of our anniversary celebration, we're revisiting one of our cornerstone themes - People Changing Enterprises. Join us as we recap the insightful conversations with guests who have mastered the art of driving change from within their organizations.We'll give you three strategic lessons on making change happen, and three super tactical tips you can use today to make change stick. Whether you're a seasoned change-maker or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable advice and wisdom you can use.Timestamps:0:44 Danielle Diliberti - CTO of Sommsation on the power of peers2:38 Bob Howland - Chief Digital Officer of Dawn Foods on the power of advocates04:29 Jason Greely - Solutions Archtiect at REI on the power of persistence06:18 Cultivating radical resiliency (Bob Howland)08:36 Mindy Montgomery - Senior Technical Product Manager at ASICS on how to reduce the pressure of change10:18 The 3-3-3 rule (Danielle Diliberti)11:16 Keith Mazanec -  Director of Software Engineering at Brad's Deals on the value of documentation12:28 Jon Richards - Head of Digital at Golfbreaks on how to build resonance, and 13:24 Óskar Völundarson, Edvardas Paskevicius and Hallur Þór Halldórsson from Icelandair - on how to make your mark

Keith Mazanec (Director Software Engineering, Brad's Deals) returns to share the company's in-depth transformation story, highlighting the content lifecycle automations that made the biggest different for content teams as the company moved from legacy to composable. This session was recorded live at ContentCon 2023. 

Today we talk to a Director of Engineering who went from IT to retail sales and back about what he's learned. From taking a career leap of faith, to CX lessons learned on the retail floor, this episode is a must-listen for anyone in a customer experience oriented industry... or anyone looking to make a career change.Timestamps:1:11 Keith's backstory - how he got from computer programming to retail and back again2:52 The "aha" moment that sparked Keith's journey back to technology4:51 What was it like taking a leap of faith, leaving a solid career for an unknown developer bootcamp?6:44 What Keith learned about business working in retail9:39 Customer experience lessons from the retail floor

Lauren Lee is the Senior eCommerce Business Development Manager of ClickBank, an e-commerce platform with a global affiliate marketplace that empowers entrepreneurs to build, market, and scale online. In this role, she utilizes her expertise in affiliate marketing. Before ClickBank, Lauren was the Director of Business Development at Brad's Deals, Senior Accessories Buyer at Groupon, and eCommerce Sales Manager at vfish Designs. In this episode… Are you struggling to grow your e-commerce brand? Affiliate marketing is a fruitful route to consider, but where do you start?  Promoting your product through affiliates — organizations or influencers with a great deal of traffic on their websites — can help you reach more people. The challenge lies with how brand owners connect with the right affiliate. Lauren Lee, an affiliate marketing expert, recommends joining an affiliate network or platform like ClickBank, ShareASale, and Commission Junction, to name a few. These platforms host the relationship between a seller and an affiliate to help brand owners make the right decision. Today, Lauren shares how they help clients get products in front of more people through affiliate marketing.  In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Joe Valley sits down with Lauren Lee, Senior eCommerce Business Development Manager of ClickBank, to discuss how e-commerce brands can thrive through affiliate marketing. Lauren explains the ins and outs of affiliate marketing, tips to build your affiliate program, common mistakes, and how expert partnerships can help you boost your affiliate program results.

Moving to composable technology almost never happens all at once. There is a transition period. How do you help teams make the most of the composable technology, while easing the transition between old and new? Keith Mazanec, Director of Software Engineering at Brad's Deals shares how they used a composable content technology with automation capabilities (Contentstack) to create an easy transition that improved the lives of content editors straightaway - and created a better experience for everyone, customers included. Plus, hear about their favorite uses of Automation Hub to automate across the content lifecycle.Timestamps:1:05 The volume of content at Brad's Deals, and what that means for content editors1:56 Why Brad's Deals looked for a new content management technology2:27 An example of how automations helped reduce manual data entry for content editors3:57 The custom dashboard Brad's Deals built for their editors5:06 Example of automating a categorizing function to speed up content publishing process6:03 Versioning and automating making changes to the content model8:16 How Brad's Deals created continuity between their legacy technology and the new headless CMS9:57 Automating throughout the content lifecycle across different content & marketing applications

How do you create a successful transformation when markets are unstable and business changes are inevitable? Brad's Deals re-imagined their content technology and created a new world that the content teams had to adapt to... And then the market conditions turned and the whole company had to adapt again. In this episode, hear from Director of Software Engineering Keith Mazanec about the lessons he's learned for creating change while building trust through turbulence.Timestamps:1:00 Why content is the lifeblood of Brad's Deals1:28 The challenge that led the company to re-imagine their content technology4:25 Why initially there was fear amongst the content team5:08 How Keith helped to change the mindset inside the organization and build confidence6:39 A challenging year 07:04 Rebuilding trust after layoffs07:53 The importance of writing everything down8:23 Planning for business continuity

Keynote speaker and well-being consultant Leanne Spencer discusses the importance of frugality (and why that doesn't mean what you might think). Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Looking for more information about living a frugal life? We've recently talked about mortgages, inflation, Black Friday, and rain barrels.

Keynote speaker and well-being consultant Leanne Spencer shares practical tips about how to avoid burnout. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Spending more time in your backyard? Check out our suggestions for easy (and frugal) backyard projects.

Some people worry they won't know what to do during retirement. That's not the case for Madonna Hanna. At 67 years old, she's more active than ever. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Related: Check out our recent interview about the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement.

Lynne Bowman, author of Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them, talks with Jim about the frugal joy of cooking at home. Recipes included! Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media @frugallivingpod on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Looking for more frugal tips and tricks? We recently discussed how supply chain disruptions could result in much better Black Friday deals and the best Prime Day deals we expect every year.

In this episode of Frugal Living, inspirational chef Tina McDermott shares her enthusiasm for home cooking. We discuss practical recipes, including a $10 dish that takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us at FrugalLivingPod on TikTok and Insta. We also look for discounts on the things we love. This year, that means we checked out the latest indoor Halloween decorations and deals on outdoor Halloween decorations. Plus, we talked about how to pay less for streaming services. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals.

Continuing our conversation from Grow Your Own National Park, Professor Douglas Tallamy describes how to make an ecological impact in your own backyard with specific, frugal advice. He also shares memorable tips from Bringing Nature Home, his book about the importance of native plants to native wildlife. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Looking for more ways to improve the food web outside your house? Learn everything you need to know about rain barrels, including the truth about whether it's legal to collect your own rainwater.

Professor Douglas Tallamy talks with Jim about the Homegrown National Park movement, which invites everyone to contribute to local conservation efforts. The conversation centers on what regular people can do to protect their local environments. . . and what it means when many people share the same effort. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the Grow Your Own National Park show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Looking for more ways to save the world? Learn everything you need to know about rain barrels, so you can save your water instead of paying someone to take it away.

How does a professional organizer approach clutter? On this episode of Frugal Living, we talked with Phaedra Studt about physical (and digital) organization, entrepreneurship, and frugality. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok and Insta. We also look for discounts on the things we love. This year, that means we checked out the latest indoor Halloween decorations and deals on outdoor Halloween decorations. Plus, we talked about how to pay less for streaming services. Find the full show notes for How to Organize Like a Pro at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals.

Jim Markus joins Tiffany this week to break down all things mortgage related, what's happening with the housing market right now and what you need to know as a buyer/seller.  About Our Guest Jim Markus hosts Frugal Living, a podcast for smart shoppers and savers. He works as an editor at Brad's Deals, where he evaluates and negotiates deals for bargain hunters. He worked as a mortgage banker during the financial crisis in 2007 and in recruitment during the ensuing economic recovery. Connect with Jim Spotify: Frugal LivingApple Podcast: Frugal Living Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant  

Bonus episode! With only about 100 days until Black Friday, we discuss how a supply-chain issue called the bullwhip effect could lead to some of the best deals of the year. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Interested in other shopping events? We recently discussed a rumor about another Prime Day this year.

Casey Runyan, VP and Managing Editor at Brad's Deals, joins Jim to talk about inflation. If you can't fight high gas prices, where can you save money as prices rise? Casey shares travel tips, cooking tips, and more of the best ways to fight inflation at home. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm.

Michael Ahene joins the show to discuss the history of Amazon's Prime Day, how it caught on, and what to expect from this year's sale. Frugal Living is a podcast for smart consumers. How do you spend less and get more? The show, sponsored by Brad's Deals, features interviews, stories, tips, and tricks. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media @FrugalLivingPod on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. The full show notes, including a transcript of the show, are located in the blog at Frugal.fm.

Sean Trainor and Angel Radcliffe share their insights into the history of credit scores, what goes into a credit report, and how to improve a credit score. For more information, check out Sean's article on the history of credit scores at Time or the book Creditworthy, by Josh Lauer. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Like Frugal Living? Check out Brad's Deals for a curated collection of deals every day.

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we are joined by special guest Mark Jackson from Brad's Deals.  We discuss Mark's recent travels including many major cruise lines and seeing how they stack up against each other. He gives us some insight to summer deals and what has been popular at Brad's Deals. We also discuss summer travel, if partner awards are on their way out and what the most valuable Chase cards are right now. Episode Notes 1:54 - Catching up 7:33 - Mark Jackson compares Disney / Virgin / Royal Caribbean & Carnival cruise lines 26:46 - What is popular this summer at Brad's Deals? Potential reselling items. 29:53 - Thoughts on summer travel and are partner awards dead? 41:31 - Chase personal cards rankings. Which one offers the most value in year 1? Follow Mark Jackson on his YouTube channel Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

In this re-released episode Jim talks to Tasha Robinson, the film and TV editor at Polygon and co-host of The Next Picture Show podcast. The conversation covers how to find cheap shows and movies online. Frugal Living is a podcast for smart consumers. How do you spend less and get more? The show, sponsored by Brad's Deals, features interviews, stories, tips, and tricks. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin This week's sponsor is MKF Collection. The show is brought to you by Brad's Deals. The full show notes, including a transcript of the show, are located in the blog at Frugal.fm.

How do you save on a Disney vacation? Jim talks with travel expert Mark Jackson about the new Star Wars attractions, Disney's resorts, and how to spend as little as possible at this popular family vacation destination. It's a special bonus episode made especially for Star Wars Day 2022. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. The show is made possible by the team at Brad's Deals.

What does it mean to have Financial Independence and Retire Early? Jim chats with Diania Merriam, Chief Economeist of the EconoMe conference, about financial freedom (and frugality!). This is part two of a two-part interview. This week's sponsors are Aosom and MKF Collection. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin The full show notes, including a transcript of the show, are located in the blog at Frugal.fm.

What does it mean to have Financial Independence and Retire Early? Jim chats with Diania Merriam, Chief Economeist of the EconoMe conference, about financial freedom (and frugality!). This week's sponsors are Aosom and MKF Collection. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin The full show notes, including a transcript of the show, are located in the blog at Frugal.fm.

Tiffany Grant, host of the podcast Money Talk with Tiff, chats with Jim about extreme couponing, negotiating lower bills, and paying off $50,000 in debt. This is part two of a two-part conversation. This week's sponsors are Aosom and MKF Collection. The show is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. The show is made possible by the team at Brad's Deals.

Tiffany Grant, host of the podcast Money Talk with Tiff, chats with Jim about extreme couponing, negotiating lower bills, and paying off $50,000 in debt. This week's sponsors are Aosom and MKF Collection. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. The full show notes, including a transcript of the show, are located in the blog at Frugal.fm.

Frugal Living host Jim Markus continues his talk with Ted Lau, the CEO and founder of Ballistic Arts, about how he started his business. The discussion specifically focuses on how a frugal-minded person might use the same principles to find success in their own business. This is part two of our two-part discussion with Ted. This week's sponsor is Aosom! We're also sponsored by Brad's Deals. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. The full show notes, including a transcript of the show, are located in the blog at Frugal.fm.

In this episode of Frugal Living, Jim asks Ted Lau (CEO and founder of Ballistic Arts) about email marketing. We start by answering the question, why does everyone have my email address? The conversation expands to cover an even more interesting subject. How did Ted start a successful business? This is part one of a two-part interview on the topic. This week's sponsor is Aosom! We're also sponsored by Brad's Deals. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. The full show notes, including a transcript of the show, are located in the blog at Frugal.fm.

Jim Markus talks with Ruben Seyde, a cannabis entrepreneur, about his dynamic journey in this burgeoning industry. The show highlights how a frugal entrepreneur starts one business and deftly pivots into a more profitable direction. Find more about Ruben's company at DeliveredInc.co. You can also check out the sponsor of Frugal Living, Brad's Deals. This week's sponsor is Aosom! We're also sponsored by Brad's Deals. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin The full show notes, including a transcript of the show, are located in the blog at Frugal.fm.

Heather Saulsbury joins the podcast to talk about the frugal aspects of camping, hiking, and foraging. You can find her at PNWbushcraft. We end this episode with a quote from the Terry Pratchett book, Men at Arms. Frugal Living is sponsored by Brad's Deals. Want to join the Frugal Living community? You can find us on social media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Linkedin Our full show notes are located in the blog at Frugal.fm.

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Jennifer Howard. She wrote the book Clutter: An Untidy History. The discussion continues an exploration of the history of clutter and the way it still impacts our lives. This is part two of a two-part interview. Frugal Living is sponsored by Brad's Deals. Want to join the Frugal Living community? You can find us on social media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Linkedin Our full show notes are located in the blog.

Jennifer Howard wrote the book Clutter: An Untidy History. In this episode of Frugal Living, she talks with Jim about real-world clutter problems and the robust history behind the stigmatized issue. This is part one of a two-part interview. Frugal Living is sponsored by Brad's Deals. Check out the full transcript and blog at Frugal.fm.

In this episode, Jim continues his conversation with Marc Bautis about what it means to be a fiduciary financial advisor. This is the second part of a two-part episode. Want to hear more from this expert? You can find Marc at Bautis Financial and by listening to the Agent of Wealth podcast. This episode is sponsored by Brad's Deals.

In this episode, Jim speaks with Marc Bautis about what it means to be a fiduciary financial advisor. This is the first part of a two-part episode. Want to hear more from this expert? You can find Marc at Bautis Financial and by listening to the Agent of Wealth podcast This episode is sponsored, as always, by Brad's Deals. Check out the full transcript and blog at Frugal.fm.

Join Dave and Faisal on More Than Money this Saturday at 3pm, as they talk to Casey Runyan, VP and Managing Editor for Brad's Deals, about how shopping this year may be even more stressful than the norm. She discusses what you can expect and how you can prepare. Also on the show, Kathy Mendham, Founder and Senior's Advisor at Proactive Seniors, discusses what you can do now so you don't become a burden to your loved ones as you age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost all U.S. consumers are value-conscious shoppers who regularly visit discount retailers to find a bargain, according to the 2018 Consumer View report released by the National Retail Federation. As we enter the holiday shopping season, which is expected to be impacted by supply chain disruptions, consumers are focused on shopping early and saving big. In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Jim Markus, an editor at Brad's Deals, where Markus evaluates and negotiates deals for bargain hunters, and host of Frugal Living Podcast, a podcast for smart shoppers and savers. In this episode, you will learn:What it means to be frugal.Where to look for the best online deals, including how to find deals during the holiday season.How to tell the difference between a real product and a scam, including how to identify a legitimate website.Other common online shopping mistakes and how to combat them.About Brad's Deals, the one-stop shop for the best online deals.And more!Resources:Episode Transcript & Blog | Brad's Deals | Frugal Living Podcast | Connect with Jim Markus on LinkedIn | Bautis Financial: (862) 205-5000

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Nassim Abdi about inclusivity in the hybrid workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/ayP58FBGsIs. Nassim Abdi, PhD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nassimabdi/) is the award-winning founder of StoryBolt, a corporate inclusion training company that uses the power of storytelling to change corporate culture. StoryBolt has developed active learning techniques, utilizing films and facilitated conversation, to inspire empathy and drive leadership towards building more inclusive workplaces. StoryBolt's novel approach to inclusion training is trusted by several Fortune 500s and large companies — from Google Cloud to Brad's Deals. As an educator, actor, storyteller, and inclusion evangelist, Nassim has adapted her decades of experience into addressing the widespread need for empathy-centric DEI solutions in the modern workplace. Check out Dr. Westover's new book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine. Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ Ranked #6 Workplace Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ Ranked #7 HR Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

When a burst pipe sent everyone at Brad's Deals home in February 2020, the company got a headstart on its remote work transition. Jessica Adams, VP of HR and Recruiting at Brad's Deals, quickly discovered that flexibility and employee connections were the secret ingredients to a thriving remote culture. In this episode of PIVOT, Jessica shares advice on building a flexible and burnout-proof culture, and why putting employees in the driver's seat of company initiatives and programs makes all the difference. On this episode, you'll hear: [01:28-04:53] How Jessica's company got a headstart on remote work [04:54-05:37] Tips for “burnout-proofing” in a remote culture [05:37-06:37] How an emergency preparedness plan came in handy in February 2020 [06:37-08:23] The power of employee-led wellness, DEI, and mentoring programs [08:23-09:57] Why flexibility is crucial in times of uncertainty [09:58-11:31] Where a business should start in building a flexible culture [11:34-12:18] What Jessica is most excited about in the small business world After you listen:  Brad's Deals: Celebrating unique bargains and unique people: https://www.zenefits.com/customer/brads-deals/ Pre-order your copy of our book People Operations: Zenefits.com/pops-book Follow the podcast  Submit your People Ops questions: https://www.zenefits.com/workest/ask-a-question/

Jim talks to David Dritsas, one of the tech editors at Brad's Deals, about how to find deals on TVs.

Jim talks to Tasha Robinson, the film and TV editor at Polygon and co-host of The Next Picture Show podcast. This episode covers how to find cheap shows and movies. The Frugal Living Podcast Frugal Living is a podcast for smart consumers. How do you spend less and get more? The show, sponsored by Brad's Deals, features interviews, stories, tips, and tricks.

In this episode of Frugal Living, Jim talks to Mark Jackson. Is it possible to use reward points (from credit cards, hotels, airlines, and elsewhere) to travel the world? Mark helps us answer that question. The Frugal Living Podcast Frugal Living is a podcast for smart consumers. How do you spend less and get more? The show, sponsored by Brad's Deals, features interviews, stories, tips, and tricks.

In this episode of Frugal Living, Jim interviews Samantha Nelson. They discuss the frugal way to find board games, video games, and tabletop role-playing games this holiday season. The Frugal Living Podcast Frugal Living is a podcast for smart consumers. How do you spend less and get more? The show, sponsored by Brad's Deals, features interviews, stories, tips, and tricks.

In this special Halloween episode of the Frugal Living podcast, host Jim Markus talks with Chris Rucks, Kaitlynn Kelly, and Ed Witt about their online-shopping horror stories. The Frugal Living Podcast Frugal Living is a podcast for smart consumers. How do you spend less and get more? The show, sponsored by Brad's Deals, features interviews, stories, tips, and tricks.

Frugal Living is a podcast for smart consumers. How do you spend less and get more? The show, sponsored by Brad's Deals, features interviews, stories, tips, and tricks.

Segment 1: Joe Pulizzi is founder of Content Marketing Institute, the leading education and training organization for content marketing, which includes the largest in-person content marketing event in the world, Content Marketing World. Joe is the winner of the 2014 John Caldwell Lifetime Achievement Award from the Content Council.Segment 2: James Ontra is the CEO of Presentation Management company, Shufflrr. James calls himself a natural-born entrepreneur, beginning with his college career at the University of Houston where he published “Houston's Hottest” calendars and managed and helped found the “Velvet Elvis” pub.Segment 3: Margaret Reynolds is the Master Growth Catalyst at Breakthrough Masters Unlimited. She had a two decade career at Hallmark Cards where she quickly moved through the product development ranks to General Manager, and later became the lead strategic officer of the company.Segment 4: Dave Hicks is the Director of Facility Solutions for OpenWorks, a leading national commercial cleaning and integrated facility services franchise. Hicks has more than 10 years experience effectively managing multi-site retail maintenance for 1,250 locations.Segment 5: Caroline Thompson is a blogger for Brad's Deals who just published “Chicago Hacks: 50 Tips for Enjoying City Life on a Budget”. Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.