Podcast appearances and mentions of Bradford D Smart

Have you ever been frustrated with the traditional hiring process? Where gut feelings and limited information resulted in a measly 50% accuracy hire rate? What if we walked you step-by-step through a better way - that is not our own - But it's based on the book called "Topgrading" by Bradford D. Smart, which dives even deeper into this topic.In this podcast episode, Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux invite Kristen Weiss (from Tyson's team) to discuss hiring practices and the top grading principles. Kristen shares her experience as a recruiter and the frustrations she faced before implementing the top grading process. A few key takeaways are:➡️ the importance of involving multiple people in the hiring process➡️the importance of not rushing the process as hiring in haste can lead to wasted time, money, and resources ➡️automated emails that outline the steps and expectations➡️ recruiting mentally tough individuals who were fully committed to the firm➡️the hiring process. And the best part? It works!So, if you're tired of making hiring mistakes and want to find the perfect fit for your team, we highly recommend giving this episode a listen and “see” the Topgrading hiring principles in action. Don't forget to grab the book here!1:06 Kristen's past experience as a recruiter and the frustrations she faced with hiring practices before implementing the top grading process05:18 The importance of getting multiple perspectives in the hiring process and not relying solely on one person's judgment10:19 How to address potential employees' questions about the slower hiring process18:47 The hiring process, step-by-step, including the use of applications and telephone interviews to filter candidates19:23 The detailed assessment that candidates receive after a 15-minute conversation, which tests their competency, attention to detail, and ability to follow instructions20:27 After the video interview, candidates who move on to the next round undergo a mental toughness screening, which assesses their reactions in different situations21:22 The unique approach of setting up appointments with past employers for reference checks to ensure they only speak about A-player candidates

Welcome back to another episode of our mini-series on the hiring process! Again, a lot of this information comes from the book Topgrading by Bradford D. Smart. It's so critical that you hire the right person so that you avoid the cost of hiring the wrong one. We are continuing on from the previous episode, going through the different episode questions. We left off last week at risk-taking; what the biggest risks were that they've taken in recent years. So stay tuned for the next section of questions as Whitney goes through the hiring interview process they recently implemented with success. 

Hopefully, you have gained a lot from the past few shows, where Whitney has talked about bringing an assistant or somebody else onto your team. How to hire properly and think through the process in great detail, keeping in mind the things that been have highlighted from the amazing book, Topgrading by Bradford D. Smart. One of the most important parts of the hiring process is having a questionnaire and modifying it to fit the position. This in-depth document allows people that are wanting to come into your organization to stand out before you even have to get to the interview.Our gracious sponsor: A Cost Segregation Study typically generates accelerated depreciation deductions ranging from 15% - 45%; Whether Commercial Real Estate was acquired, built-new, or renovated over the past 15-years, a Cost Segregation Study can still be performed…and there's no amending of past tax-returns required; All Cost Segregation Providers are NOT created equal…if your Provider does NOT have a Certified Cost Segregation Professional (CCSP) on-staff, then you're at higher risk of a failed IRS audit; There are ONLY (43) Certified Cost Segregation Professionals (CCSPs) in the entire United States…(8) CCSPs are employed by Bedford. Visit www.bedfordteam.com

 Tracy Anderson Butler, CEO of Creative Ventures, shares how to scale up and level up by leading from the circle instead of the center and empowering your team by embracing their value roles. In addition, she explains the importance of enhancing your patients experience by evaluating touch points, leveraging technology, and seizing opportunities to connect with patients.  Connect with Tracy Anderson Butler –  creativeventures4growth.com/dsg  Instagram – @DJYOURWHY  Tracy's Resource Recommendations –  horstschulze.com  Johnmaxwell.com  gallup.com  The Patient Will See You Now: The Future of Medicine Is in Your Hands by Eric Topal  Topgrading by Bradford D. Smart, Ph. D.  

I’m so glad you have joined us today. We know the end of the year is quickly approaching, so today we thought we would share with you some house keeping things and then some end of the year things.So, today will be more business based. (What can I say, it’s the end of the year focus around here) Today, let’s talk about the 5 books we read in our business this year. Below you will find the full list. (#afflink)We have provided the links to the books. Please be advised they are affiliate links which means we may earn a small commission if you choose to buy at no additional cost to you.Profit First by Mike Michalowiczhttps://amzn.to/2LAqbyJTopgrading for Sales: World-Class Methods to Interview, Hire, and Coach Top SalesRepresentatives by Bradford D. Smart, Ph.D., and Greg Alexanderhttps://amzn.to/3msGkTSTopgrading, 3rd Edition: The Proven Hiring and Promoting Method That Turbocharges Company Performance by Bradford D Smart, Ph.D.https://amzn.to/2IQberiYour First 100: How to Get Your First 100 Repeat Customers (and Loyal, Raving Fans) Buying Your Digital Products Without Sleazy Marketing or Selling Your Soul by Meera Kothandhttps://amzn.to/3qZnbMFSecrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Earnings and Change Your Life by Barbara Stannyhttps://amzn.to/3nnVFGv

Happy New Year, leaders! 2021 is here at last! I think we are all ready to turn the page and move forward into the realm of pure possibility that lies ahead.   In our previous episode, we launched the ‘Activating Your Mastery Series;’ a collection of episodes dedicated to helping you realize and optimize your full potential. In that, we kicked off our two-part series, ‘Building Your Career Narrative,’ where I shared my methodology and tips for crafting a compelling, holistic narrative.   In this episode, we will be continuing the conversation with my favorite collaborator (and a master storyteller in his own right!), Jackson Best. Together, we are answering questions that you — our listeners and leaders — have posed, all about building your career narrative, as well as some questions you may have been too afraid to personally ask a recruiter! If you want to know about the most common mistakes we see people make in interviews, how to better articulate your qualifications in both your resume and in interviews, better position yourself to attract the roles that you want, and much more — stay tuned in!   Key Takeaways: [:50] About today’s episode with my favorite collaborator, Jackson Best. [1:44] Welcoming Jackson back to the podcast! [1:50] Jackson shares his thoughts and insights on the previous episode, “Building Your Career Narrative — Part I.” [3:55] The three categories of questions we will be answering in today’s podcast: getting noticed, interviewing, and recruiting in the talent landscape. [4:19] Answering our first question from the ‘getting noticed’ category: “You talked about the narrative as the being so important but we’re taught that the resume is the most important thing to get noticed. Which is true?” [6:17] Getting noticed: “Is it worth it to pay to have a resume writer?” [7:57] Getting noticed: “I have an engineering degree and have been working in technical roles for the last eight years but I’m interested in moving into a non-technical role. How can I position myself to be considered for those types of roles?” [11:13] Interviewing: “What is the most common mistake you see people make in interviews?” [14:00] Interviewing: “I’ve been in interviews where I feel like I don’t have enough time to articulate my qualifications. What should I do in that situation?” [17:05] Interviewing yay-or-nays: Summary statements on resumes, cover letters, and thank you notes to recruiters or interviewers. [20:56] Recruiting: “If I am working with a recruiter and I have not heard from them in a while, how often should I reach out to stay top of mind?”[25:25] Recruiting: “What do you think companies will be looking for in talent and leadership coming out of COVID?” [28:53] What my professional resolution is for 2021. [30:57] Jackson shares his professional resolution for 2021! [32:07] Remember: it’s your choice to make 2021 your best year yet. [32:40] Thank you for joining the podcast! We will see you next time.   Mentioned in this Episode: Jackson Best Previous Episodes of Fifth Dimensional Leadership Topgrading: The Proven Hiring and Promoting Method That Turbocharges Company Performance, by Bradford D. Smart   About Fifth Dimensional Leadership & Ginny Clarke Fifth-Dimensional Leadership is a podcast about leadership — knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery. As an executive recruiter and career expert currently leading executive recruiting at a Fortune 20 tech company, Ginny Clarke is a passionate and authentic thought leader with a unique and deliberate perspective on work and life. She synthesizes aspects of her life as an African-American single mother who has successfully navigated corporate America for over 30 years. She has inspired, uplifted, and changed the lives of thousands and is intentional about bringing conscious awareness to people of all ages and stages.   Every other week, a new edition of Fifth-Dimensional Leadership will include fascinating guests, covering a variety of topics: power, personal branding, self-awareness, networking, fear, and career management   Stay Connected! To find more episodes or learn more, visit: GinnyClarke.com Connect with her on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube

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While most business owners attribute their success to different factors, many credit a huge part of their success to one thing—new level sales skills. In line with this, we interviewed someone who knows sales like the back of his hand, Ali Mirza. Ali is the CRO of Crisp Video Group and the president of Rose Garden Consulting, LLC. At Rose Garden Consulting, they help businesses develop, document, and implement a powerful sales process and strategy that’s sure to scale and achieve revenue goals. If you want to create a robust sales team but don’t know how, listening to this episode is a huge step in the right direction. Ali not only tackled the basics of finding and hiring great salespeople, he also shared a couple of tools that can help you in your search. So many gold nuggets in today’s episode so don’t miss it! RESOURCES: Topgrading by Bradford D. Smart Ph.D. Kolbe A™ Index PRINT Assessment REI Radio Program Rose Garden Consulting Email Address: ali@rosegardenconsulting.com

This week's guest on The Melting Pot is considered to be the world's foremost expert on hiring, Dr. Brad Smart. Brad is the founder and CEO of Topgrading Inc, a company that, amongst many things, interviews candidates for hire or promotion to senior positions - the A players, the topgrade. Brad's methodology is so successful, he is credited with tripling the successful hiring and promotion of high performers at companies such as General Electric, Honeywell, Barclays, and the American Heart Association. Since the 1970s, Brad has conducted close to 7,000 in-depth interviews with executives and has authored 7 books. Topgrading Inc doesn't just interview candidates, it is also a software company whose platform is designed to integrate with any company's applicant tracking software. On today's podcast: Why Brad got started recruiting high performers The truth serum The secrets of topgrading Why HR can't deliver A-players 40-50% of all resumes contain significant lies Why he replaced the job description with a scorecard Why he isn't a fan of psychometric testing Links: Society of Human Resources Management https://www.topgrading.com/resources/topgrading-ebook/ Topgrading version 3 - Bradford D. Smart https://prescreensnapshot.com/

Although he could have been a doctor, Ajay Goel decided to take the road into entrepreneurship and dropped out of school to open a web development company which went on to generate $5 million in revenue. He has produced a variety of programs that help users with email marketing and creation.   Ajay has a strong background software development and is utilizing the Chrome Store, which has far less competition, to market his product. He also has a proactive approach to customer service issues, which allows him to focus less on providing detailed customer support and more on the technical development on the backend.   Ajay’s shares some of his extensive knowledge of Gmail and email marketing in general with tips on what to expect with a follow-up sequence, do’s and don’ts for subject headlines and the best times to send out emails.  In addition, he discusses why you want to consider using a product that works with Gmail's own servers for better deliverability rates. “Users are more loyal when they have a little problem that you solve than users who never have a problem” - Ajay Goel   Some Topics We Discussed Include:   Sending limits when using Gmail Use of Reddit for marketing your product Pros and cons of selling on the Chrome store An easy to use email platform that works directly with GMail How to produce a SaaS with limited customer service involvement Sites to market your SaaS product Best practices when using Gmail for marketing A great resource for photo editing Contact Ajay here:   On Twitter (where his handle is “PartTimeSnob” - i.e. he doesn’t like going to concerts unless he is in the front row) Via Email: Ajay@wordzen.com References and Links Mentioned:   The EGP Letter - Get our print newsletter JangoMail  - email marketing platform.   WordZen - a product that writes your emails for you.   GMass - a mass emailing platform that ties into Gmail Google Chrome Store GMail Genius Reddit Product Hunt Medium How to be a Capitalist Without any Capital by Nathan Latka Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss & Tahl Roz Topgrading by Bradford D. Smart, Ph.D. Slack for internal team communication Omnifocus for daily checklists Notion for product management Remove.bg for removing backgrounds on photos Dropbox Evernote

Alex received such great feedback from the last Q&A episode he did that he's here with another set of key takeaways! This show is focused on leadership, building your team up, and finding the right people for your company! At the end of the day, you have to believe in your people!   Key Takeaways: Alex received great feedback from the last Q&A episode! When it comes to leadership, it starts and ends with you. You have to believe in your people. Leaders speak in declarations. They are confident when they speak. How do you find and hire high-level people? Are you in the South Florida area? Reach out to Alex. He'd love to hear from you. He's looking for a new COO. Who do you trust in your life? Are you having a hard time finding a salesperson? Alex is going to be headed to Guatemala for some mission work! Mentioned in This Episode: Feel free to connect with Alex about doing a JV! Email him at alex@flipempire.com Click Here to apply for our next Holiday Mastermind in (Exotic Location TBD). If you are interested in joining our team, you can Apply Here Do you have an existing business? Already closing deals, but feel there is a better way? Connect with Alex here about working with him 1-on-1   Book Recommendation: Topgrading by Bradford D. Smart   Tweetables: “As far as leadership is concerned, it first starts with you as the visionary.” “You have to believe in your people.” “Would I enthusiastically re-hire these people knowing what I know now? If the answer is no, that's a red flag.” Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the “5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)” video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!

David McKeegan and Mikkel Thorup talk in detail about what it takes to be an expat entrepreneur. How a young couples life looks like starting in NY City as students, moving to Barcelona Spain for an MBA program, starting their careers in Finance in London, England and realizing that they just didn't want to raise a family with both parents working 12 hour days and how could they achieve their dream life.   Here starts the life of an expat entrepreneur David McKeegan and Mikkel Thorup go back and look at how one family created their dream life abroad, and what would it took to make it a reality.   David and his wife Carrie now live in Bali, Indonesia with their 3 boys and are owners of a Greenback Expat Tax Service that does taxes for expat Americans with clientele coming from 212 countries. Listen in to hear how David and Carrie decided on Taxes for Americans but more importantly how life can be living outside of your country of birth.   WHY AMERICAN EXPAT TAXES? Mikkel Thorup goes deep with David McKeegan on how and why they decided on American expat taxes. Of all the businesses they could do, why American expat taxes? Listen carefully because David and Mikkel talk about how a business is born and how you can create your business if you go about it methodically yet creatively.   LIVING OUTSIDE YOUR COUNTRY OF BIRTH   We all know what an expat is, right? For those of you that are not sure, here is Wikipedia's definition: An expatriate (often shortened to expat) is a person temporarily or permanently https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residency_(domicile) (residing) in a country other than their native country.   How To Grow Your Business For The Life You Really Want David McKeegan is a brilliant marketer. You have to be to build a company that is successful and allows you and your family to move and live in other countries around the world. David talks about best marketing practices of outsourcing and what not to outsource. And so much more! What's hot for Expat communities What pushing through looks like Being resilient Overcoming adversity Travel vision for the future and what that looks like How to build a really really successful business   In a Nutshell I had such an amazing time chatting with David McKeegan. I loved his stories of how he interacts with freelancers from around the globe and how he's creating his tribe and really, why and how his business model works and how it can work for you too.   Books: https://amzn.to/2KsVMNi (The End of Jobs: Money, Meaning and Freedom without the 9-to-5) By Taylor Pearson https://amzn.to/2IxvY0N (The Millionaire Fast Lane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Life Time ) By MJ DeMarco https://amzn.to/2N5hGbp (4 Hour Work Week) By Tim Ferris https://amzn.to/2N43Rdd (Topgrading) By Bradford D. Smart, PhD https://amzn.to/2tAqvSl (Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! )  By Michael E Gerber   DAVID'S MOTTO: Live an Adventurous Life How can we reach David McKeegan: https://www.GreenBackTaxServices.com (https://www.GreenBackTaxServices.com)   FINAL THOUGHTS On https://expatmoneyshow.com/ (The Expat Money Show), I aim to bring in the best Entrepreneurs from around the globe who are doing some really incredible things. David McKeegan has lived a life that most entrepreneurs strive for. David and Carrie and their 3 boys live life as an adventure! And isn't that really what we all strive for.   It's all about living life to the fullest, following your dreams, meeting new people and spending time with your spouse and children. For me this certainly is the case, and if you want a glimpse into the life of another expat entrepreneur who has created his dream life, listen to this episode. I hope you get as much value from this Podcast Episode as I did… and if you... Support this podcast

On today's episode we welcome Mike O'Donnell the founder of CaveTools to the show. Mike and I dig into his story growing CaveTools into a 7-figure business. What is great about this episode is Mike really opened up to describe is process on creating effective SOP's, using the 80/20 Method for marketing, a new thought on content. Towards the end of the podcast Mike shares his thoughts on the difference between the 5-figure, 6-figure and 7-figure mentalities. He also offers his thoughts on what it would take for him to reach 8-figures in his business. 13:34: Mike on Effective SOP's 14:07: Training Your Team to Follow SOP's 17:36: What Most Businesses Miss with Operations 18:54: Mike on 80/20 Marketing 21:32: Would you Pay $100 for One Piece of Content? 27:05: YouTube Marketing 27:58: Mike's KPI's for Marketing 31:24: 5-Figure vs. 6-Figure vs. 7-Figure Mentalities What do most entrepreneurs miss when it comes to Operations? “Process” Mike O'Donnell “Would you go spend $100 on one piece of content? Until that conversation, I probably would have been like, ‘Hell no!'” Mike O'Donnell “Five-figures, your strategy is the quickest way to money. Six-figures is more about delegation, starting to build the team around you and letting go of control. To grow from six-figures to seven-figures is more about breaking down yourself.” Mike O'Donnell Honorable Mentions: Sovereign Academy/Blacksmith Camp DC Dynamite Circle ‘Top Grading' by Bradford D. Smart http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/915182.Topgrading ‘Who: The A-Method for Hiring' by Geoff Smart http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9344385-who?ac=1&from_search=true '80/20 Sales and Marketing' Perry Marshall http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17214272-80-20-sales-and-marketing?from_search=true Josh Dunlop http://joshuadunlop.com/ Contact Info: https://www.facebook.com/CaveToolsGrilling Mike's Personal FB Page https://www.facebook.com/Michael.C.ODonnell2 CaveTools YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/GrillBrush Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-house-live-in/id1069958541?mt=2

Episode 51: Success through Hustling and ResiliencyGuest: Jilliene Helman Hello and happy spring! I am so excited to welcome my guest this week. She is a young entrepreneur who has been a game changer in the real estate and finance industries. At 28, she made the Forbes magazine 2015 list of 30 Under 30 Rising Stars of Enterprise Technology and has underwritten over $5 billion of real estate. Jilliene Helmen, the former Vice President of Union Bank quit her job to start RealtyMogul.com in 2013. Her team’s mission is to simplify real estate investment through crowdfunding, allowing entrepreneurs and investors to get in the game. Sitting on the RealtyMogul.com board, Jilliene is responsible for the company’s strategic direction and operations. Today, her company is a leading online real estate capital marketplace with over 73,000 members and 65 employees. Working in financial services as well as technology, Jilliene is no stranger to the male-dominated industries. Having grown up in an entrepreneurial and real estate savvy family, she found that she had a passion for both. After working in the banking circle for several years, Jilliene found it was stifling and decided as a result to become an entrepreneur. Knowing that her company needed investment to be successful, Jilliene went through the process of securing venture capital (VC). She had to work extremely hard, and hold plenty of meetings but as a result was successful in raising $45 million in capital across the company. Jilliene attributes hustle and resilience as the keys to being a successful entrepreneur, especially in male-dominated industries. Even if she doesn’t know the path, she knows her destination and works towards that every day. Through hustling, Jilliene has built a strong network that she can reach out to and leverage to her company’s advantage. An avid reader, Jilliene has found that she reads books based on the life stage of her company. If you’re starting a company, Jilliene recommends reading Topgrading: The Proven Hiring and Promoting Method that Turbocharges Company Performance by Bradford D. Smart and The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter by Michael Watkins. Several other books that she recommends include The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon by Brad Stone, Hatching Twitter: A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship, and Betrayal by Nick Bilton, and Onward: Engaging the Culture without Losing the Gospel by Russell Moore. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Women Rocking Wall Street show! If you liked this episode, be sure to hit subscribe, share it with others and write us a quick review on iTunes.

NAPL, the trade association for excellence in graphic communications management, is pleased to present the first in a series of podcasts previewing NAPL's Top Management Conference, taking place March 7-11 in Santa Barbara. This podcast features an interview with Brad Smart, Ph.D., president of Smart & Associates, author of the best-selling Topgrading: How Leading Companies Win by Hiring, Coaching, and Keeping the Best People . Dr. Smart will be the keynote speaker at NAPL's Top Management Conference this year. Bradford D. Smart, Ph.D. Download the podcast here (33.1 mb stereo MP3 file, 23:30 duration). For information or to register for this important converence, call NAPL at (800) 642-6275, Option 4, or visit www.napl.org. You can also click here to go directly to the registration page.