Podcasts about business edge

Send us a textWelcome to Episode 52 of A Place to Call Home.This week, we chat with Simone Parker and Harry Evan from Bush Agribusiness, where they share valuable insights on how consultancy can elevate your agricultural business.In this episode, we discuss:The Business Edge course and its impactKey findings from the Australian Beef ReportWhat top producers are doing to stay aheadHow consultancy can support your business growth and strategyTo learn more about Bush Agribusiness, check out the links below:Bush Agribusiness WebsiteFacebook: Bush AgribusinessInstagram: @bush_agriIf you enjoyed the episode, please share it with your friends and family!For more updates, check out our socials:A Place to Call Home | FacebookInstagram: @aplacetocallhomepodcastLinkedIn: A Place to Call Home PodcastWebsiteThis episode of A Place to Call Home is proudly brought to you by Bush Agribusiness.Support the show

Smart entrepreneurs gearing up for 2025 need to embrace AI tools while developing multiple aligned income streams and prioritizing financial literacy for sustainable growth. We share actionable strategies that balance technological advancement with practical business fundamentals.• Implementing AI as a virtual assistant to automate customer service, analyze data, and enhance content creation• Building a strong online presence through personal websites and strategic social media content• Developing multiple revenue streams that stay closely aligned with your core business competencies• Balancing digital networking with meaningful in-person connections to build authentic community• Creating comprehensive financial plans using software tools or professional accountants• Focusing on financial literacy as the foundation for sustainable business growth• Maintaining realistic expectations about investment returns through proper planningRemember to pick up a book or watch videos about financial planning - it's something that's not taught automatically when starting a business but is crucial for your success!Support the show

Jerry is the CEO of DELTA POINT in Scottsdale, Arizona. DELTA POINT works with company leaders to implement innovative ways to market and be effective in today's crowded marketplace. Their client list includes 20 of the top 100 companies in the world. Jerry was Vice President and General Manager of Hoechst Pharmaceuticals prior to its merger with Marion Merrell Dow. In his twenty-year career at Hoechst Pharma, Jerry was Salesman of the Year twice and District Manager of the Year three times. Jerry has been featured on MSNBC and the ABC Radio Network as well as in The Street.com, Wall Street Journal online, Fortune, Sales and Marketing Management Magazine, Investor's Business Daily, Managed Care Pharmacy Practice, Fast Company, Selling Power, and, Selling Power Live. He has been to the White House to share his views on healthcare reform and taught at The Batten School of Leadership at The University of Virginia. He has been an Executive in Residence at Northern Illinois University 17 times and in his spare time, he mentors 3 Division I college basketball coaches. For over 20 years, he has spoken and consulted extensively on building valuable business relationships, and excellence in sales-driven organizations with a focus on leadership, sales excellence, developing winning cultures, and how to coach sales excellence. Jerry is currently rated as the 4th best Sales Expert in the world by Globalgurus.org and has been in the top 10 in the world for 8 years. Jerry is the author of 5 books and his latest book is a Wall Street Journal Best Seller, The New Model of Selling – Selling to an Unsellable Generation. His first book, The Relationship Edge in Business published by John Wiley and Sons is used by 7 Universities in their Marketing Curriculum. Connect with Jerry here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryacuff https://www.facebook.com/jerry.acuff.7 https://jerryacuff.com Don't forget to register for our FREE LinkedIn Workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/the-linkedin-client-journey-workshop

Welcome to Episode 207 of The Numbers Game! Today we get into the points of difference that set successful businesses apart from the competition. We cover key strategies such as understanding your customer, the importance of getting the basics right, the value of great team dynamics, and how to leverage unique offerings to thrive in challenging markets.On this episode, we discuss:The Importance of Point of Difference in BusinessNick's Perspective on Business BasicsStrategies for Business GrowthUnderstanding Competition and InnovationReal-Life Examples of Point of Difference Check out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD.

Episode 68 - Message and Momentum Weekly 1 - Uniquely YOU - Discover your business edge Message and Momentum Weekly is an initiative designed to provide weekly guidance for businesses seeking to refine their message and generate momentum. The first topic, 'Uniquely You,' revolves around leveraging personal uniqueness as a business advantage, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of authenticity in both online and offline presence. We share our journeys through various challenges and the strategies that worked for us and our clients. We underscore the significance of using personal USPs, the association between personal branding and niche marketing, and offer insights on how businesses can distinguish themselves in a crowded market. And we touch upon the importance of market research, understanding competitive positioning, and the value of understanding and articulating personal traits and skills that resonate with clients. Action step for you: Explore and articulate what makes YOU unique to effectively communicate your value proposition to potential clients. The session concludes with a Q&A segment for more personalized advice.00:00 Welcome to Message and Momentum Weekly!01:01 Introducing the 'Uniquely You' Topic01:26 Personal Journeys and Insights on Being Uniquely You05:46 Practical Tips on Discovering Your Unique Business Edge22:36 Interactive Q&A: Unpacking Your Unique Selling Proposition32:03 Coaching Insights: The Importance of Listening and Articulation32:33 The Power of Direct Coaching and Personal Growth33:16 Navigating Client Questions: From Menopause to Sales Objections34:39 Identifying and Embracing Your Unique Identity36:37 Expanding Your Message: The Journey of Self-Discovery39:38 Marketing Wisdom: Speaking to Your Audience's Needs43:16 Harnessing Client Feedback for Personal Branding48:53 The Art of Pivoting: Leveraging Past Experiences for New Opportunities56:19 Closing Thoughts and Next StepsJoin us on Monday for the next Message & Momentum Weekly session: https://thevisibleclub.com/messageandmomentumAngela and Anke unpack crucial but often overlooked topics to help you get found and noticed by your ideal clients, AND we open up the floor for hot seat coaching and Q&A, so you get YOUR questions answered.To find out more about us and The Visible Coaches Podcast, visit thevisiblecoachespodcast.com where you'll also hear about free events we offer to help introverted coaches make their mark in an extrovert's world.If you love planning and taking notes to stay organized and make progress, get your copy of our Become More Visible Journal.To get clarity on YOUR next step towards more visibility and business success, book a call with Angela.************

Please welcome to the show the DELIGHTFULLY unfiltered Erin Marcus of Conquer Your Business. Strap in folks, 'cause this one is all about embracing your own special brand of weird, leaving toxicity in the rearview, and writing your own damn rules. Tune in for inspiration  on how to design your ideal life and career around your unique talents and interests.Can't-Miss Moments from This Episode:The "Year of Failure" experiment: Erin gets real about giving herself a year to figure things out where everything was allowed (and how it impacted her entire business trajectory)...Can you hear me now? Erin and I talk about the life-changing magic of ADHD meds kicking in to quiet the 24/7 mental chatter...Hustle culture can die in a fire. #IsaidwhatIsaid -- Erin gets good and ranty about hustle culture, what self care REALLY looks like, and designing businesses that are easy for YOU and massively valuable for your clients...Call you never! Tired of toxic people draining the very heart and soul out of you? Erin's got some great gold nuggets on intentionally surrounding yourself with people you genuinely like (and how to kick toxicity to the curb)...Perhaps my favorite truth bomb of all: you gotta be "too much" in real life so you're "just enough" for the internet. Erin breaks it all down in our convo...If I could sum this up in one pithy quote: permission to let your freak flag fly! Listen now!Erin's bio: Erin Marcus is the founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business, an international company helping driven entrepreneurs and small business owners get the financial and emotional freedom they need to build a business and a life they're proud of.  Having made the successful leap from corporate executive to entrepreneur, Erin uses that experience, along with her MBA education and street smart upbringing, to help her clients reach heights they never dreamed possible. And have fun doing it! Erin is also an international speaker and the host of Ready Yet?! Podcast Resources and links mentioned:Erin's WebsiteErin on InstaErin on YouTubeErin on FacebookErin on LinkedInGoblin Tools (to help with planning and executing tasks when you struggle to get started)Clifton StrengthsFinderSupport the showLet's collab: Book a Badass Business chat Work with Angie Get the Permission to Kick Ass book Let's connect: Angie's Facebook Page Angie on Insta Angie on YouTube If you dig the show and want to be part of bringing more awesome episodes to the world, consider buying a coffee for the production team!

Welcome back to another OnPodcast show! We're at episode 126 and we're talking about the future of Xbox and its hardware. Then it's on to headlines where we cover Microsoft Viva updates, the release of Edge for business, the company talks Microsoft Teams future, Sony's $199 PlayStation Portal, and more. Thanks, as always, for joining us and see you again next week! Check out https://www.onmsft.com for more Microsoft content.

In this episode of the Business Edge podcast, special guest Jennifer Kuhn speaks about her experience taking over her family's business with her brother during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses topics such as her values (both as an individual and as a business owner), how her relationship with her brother has changed throughout their time running a business together, and being a woman in a male-dominated field.

Guest BioMichael Zipursky – Michael has consulted for organizations and advised leaders throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East in over 30 industries, from service providers to billion-dollar multi-national corporations, including Panasonic, Dow Jones, Financial Times, Royal Bank and many others. Michael is an in-demand speaker and gives keynotes and workshops for the Certified Management Consultants Association, Canadian Internet Marketing Conference, Social Media Camp, and others. Michael's work has appeared in MarketingProfs, Huffington Post, Financial Times, FOX Business, Maclean's, HR Executive, Business Edge, Marketing Magazine, and in several other media and publications. He is the author of 5 books, including:  Elite Consulting Mind Consulting Success® ACT NOW Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelZipursky and LinkedIn Michael Zipursky or learn more at his website: ConsultingSuccess.comAnd here's the fees guide that Michael mentioned on the show: What Consultants Really Charge In 2023 ----Do you have questions about how to improve your business? Things like: Value pricing your work instead of billing for your time? Positioning yourself as the go-to person in your space? Productizing your services so you never have to have another awkward sales call or spend hours writing another custom proposal? Book a one-on-one coaching call with me and get answers to these questions and others in the time it takes to get ready for work in the morning.Best of all, you're covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don't feel like it was worth it, just say the word, and I'll refund your purchase in full.To book your one-on-one coaching call, go to: https://jonathanstark.com/callI hope to see you there!

In this episode of the Business Edge podcast, we're touching back in with a guest from a former season of the podcast! Special guest Jennifer Raiford, featured in season 4 episode 4 titled “Cyber Security in a Digital World,” is back to discuss how her philosophy has changed in the past few years since her initial podcast appearance. She speaks about how bringing your authentic self to your job can help you find a family at work.

In this episode of the Business Edge podcast, special guest Richard McVay discusses his career path and how he started Dart'em Up, his small family business. He discusses his values of giving back to the community and explains exactly how he does this as a business owner. He also explains how helping others can come back around to help you in your own times of need!

In this episode of the Business Edge podcast, special guest Tyler Werland discusses his career path and how he ended up at Southwest Airlines. He also speaks to how COVID impacted the travel industry, and he gives his best advice for your future travels. Plus, he explains exactly what steps he took to get noticed by the companies he's wanted to work for!

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Mike is the CEO of Forbes Media, where he oversees every aspect of the company. Prior to joining Forbes in 2011, he was a cofounder, president and COO of Techonomy Media, a multimedia company based in New York, in which Forbes acquired an equity interest in July 2011. A 25-year veteran of the media industry, he has held top positions as Publisher of Fortune magazine, Group Publisher of the Time Inc. Business & Finance Network, and Group Publisher of the Bonnier Mountain Group in Boulder, Colorado. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Victor is a Corporate Trainer from Maryland. He derives a great deal of excitement and satisfaction in helping others achieve their goals. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Patrick is an Advisor at Harvard Business Review, as well as an analyst, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Ondrej has been building apps and platforms his whole life. He was born as a digital native and thanks to that he had the possibility to learn a lot about how to build a successful digital product. Currently leading the product at VOS.health, they have reached a 1M users milestone in just several months and are now scaling the growth. He was always curious to work on different products because that way he can apply his knowledge across all of them. Working on hundreds of products and companies gave him tons of experience with developing and scaling both online and offline, hardware and software products. His interests are mainly connected with sports, but he's also into the blockchain, yachting, and design. Playing football from his childhood, he sees the team spirit as the key to successful projects! This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Nikita Gossain is an entrepreneur, investor, and non-executive director who is interested in the intersection of business, nature, and social equity. She founded PPR Capital to purchase small businesses and leverage their infrastructure as a platform for innovation in order to prevent retiring owners from having to close their businesses due to a lack of buyers. She has been recognised as one of Cornell University's notable alumni within the past 10 years with the Johnson 10 Under 10 award, and has extensive experience in a variety of industries, both in Australia and abroad. In addition to her professional pursuits, Nikita is devoted to using her skills and resources to make a positive impact through global health and development initiatives, after personally witnessing suffering in over 40 countries. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Marc Miller is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Menace Media. Menace Media is a Digital Marketing Agency built on transparency that focuses on creative, yet sustainable growth for the businesses and musical artists they partner with. Their team is comprised of Detroit natives who embody the hustle of the city and know how much value it holds that has yet to be seen. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Lauren is a passionate and motivated person, and she seeks out joy in all that she does. She has had a unique career path starting off in Retail Management and now Quality Assurance. At her core she is a people person and wants to make sure her co-workers feel valued and appreciated. She loves challenges and figuring out solutions. She graduated from eastern Michigan University with a degree in Sociology. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Johanan Dujon founded the Caribbean's first indigenous agriculture biotech firm to fight invasive seaweed threatening the tourism-dependent economy. He's an EndeavorLab Miami and Forbes 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur, and he sees himself as a practical problem solver and change-maker. He believes in a world where scale and sustainability go hand in hand. Algas Organics converts invasive plant species into organic fungicides, pesticides, and crop fertilizers. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Jewel Mensah is an award-winning artist and author, strategist, and change agent. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Huy Pham believes that students across the world deserve better, and fixing education has to mean more than just platitudes. What 'fixing' means to Huy is:

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. From designing Olympic stadiums, metro transit systems to entire city masterplans, HY William Chan is an urbanist and futurist innovating for social inclusion and climate resilience in our urban communities. A dual Convocation and University Medallist, William is a headline TEDx speaker and recent UN Fellow. William led the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers community in Sydney. His team drives next-gen solution building, policymaking and systems change as part of the Davos Lab. William's innovative practice showcases the future of cities: co-living affordable housing to solve homelessness in Sydney, smart infrastructure to address food security in Milan, and the circular economy in refugee camps to upcycle plastic waste into 3D-printed construction elements in Athens. In 2019, he was the only architect recognised by Forbes magazine on their '30 Under 30' list globally. His executive leadership includes serving on Cox Architecture's Board of Management Design Committee, University of Sydney Academic Board and School of Architecture, Design and Planning Board, Executive of Climate Emergency Australia, National Council of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC), and City of Sydney's Expert to the Sydney 2050 Citizens Jury. William has shared his expertise on the global stage from the Venice Architecture Biennale to the UN General Assembly, addressing world leaders on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Honoured by TED as among "the world's greatest TEDx speakers", he features with Greta Thunberg on the new TED podcast series. William is named in the top 20 on the Qantas Centenary '100 Inspiring Australians' list, top 25 most influential people in the social sector by Pro Bono Australia, and GreenBiz top 30 young global sustainability leaders by the World Business Council for Sustainable Business. An avid surf lifesaver and past UNICEF Ambassador, William was inducted into the Australian of the Year Awards Honour Roll in 2020. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. B Free is a rising superstar and hip hop artist based in Detroit. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. This past October, the 2022 Forbes Under 30 Summit was held in Detroit, MI. Three AKPsi members attended on behalf of the fraternity to learn from the event and share that information with all of you. Those brothers are Siddarth Nagisetty and Bobby Housel from the University of Michigan, and yours truly, Finn Lambouris from Michigan State University. We interviewed a number of attendees, including several Under 30 listers! Here's what they had to say. Games industry veteran, former Technical Art Director for Sony Interactive, Andrew pushed cutting edge art technology that powered the biggest entertainment franchises in the world. Develop and Forbes magazine's 30 under 30, artist, programmer, consultant and entrepreneur. Andrew taught art, technology and production at Universities, Schools and Computer Graphics events in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Montreal, Tokyo, Seoul, Malta, Bulgaria, Poland and Uganda to name a few. Distinguished in both art and technology he has been co-running the Art Direction Summit at Game Developers Conference for 9 years, while also sitting on the jury of SIGGRAPH Realtime Live. Democratizing the creative process, supporting artists and empowering creativity within every single person has been his unrelenting focus and singular goal throughout his entire career. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. This past October, the 2022 Forbes Under 30 Summit was held in Detroit, MI. Three AKPsi members attended on behalf of the fraternity to learn from the event and share that information with all of you. Those brothers are Siddarth Nagisetty and Bobby Housel from the University of Michigan, and yours truly, Finn Lambouris from Michigan State University. We interviewed a number of attendees, including several Under 30 listers! Here's what they had to say. Alexander Silkin is a co-founder & CTO at Survios. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. This past October, the 2022 Forbes Under 30 Summit was held in Detroit, MI. Three AKPsi members attended on behalf of the fraternity to learn from the event and share that information with all of you. Those brothers are Siddarth Nagisetty and Bobby Housel from the University of Michigan, and yours truly, Finn Lambouris from Michigan State University. We interviewed a number of attendees, including several Under 30 listers! Here's what they had to say. Alejandro Fuentes-Noguezis an IOS Developer Student, Server at Central Kitchen & Bar. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. This past October, the 2022 Forbes Under 30 Summit was held in Detroit, MI. Three AKPsi members attended on behalf of the fraternity to learn from the event and share that information with all of you. Those brothers are Siddarth Nagisetty and Bobby Housel from the University of Michigan, and yours truly, Finn Lambouris from Michigan State University. We interviewed a number of attendees, including several Under 30 listers! Here's what they had to say. Aasim Sani is a co-founder and COO of CopyCat. He is also a previous co-founder of Orai. Gamer, a musician in passing, and a cyclist on sunny days. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life's special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

In today's episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we are joined by Dr. Bilge Gregory, CEO and Founder of Vital Connection MD, a high-end services in a spa environment that is designed to not only help you feel great, but look even better, to talk about how she is using the metaverse to educate and build connections with her clients. In the episode we cover: Bilge's experience as a doctor, and why she likes to focus on a variety of medicines from East to West. How she uses the metaverse to create a digital operating room where players can carry out a virtual liposuction procedure, in order to educate her audience. Advice for other business owners who want to take their businesses into the metaverse What's next on the horizon for Vital Connection MD Links

In this extra special episode of Business Edge, listen to Dayna Thomas' keynote speech at Alpha Kappa Psi's Elevate!

In this episode of Business Edge, special guest Natazia Quiñones speaks about staying involved with Alpha Kappa Psi after graduation. She speaks to her experience of seeking internships while she was still a student, and how she ended up landing an excellent opportunity with Amazon! She also shares tips for students who are currently looking for internship opportunities.

In this extra special episode of Business Edge, guests M.C. Moore and Dr. William Callarman speak about their time volunteering for Alpha Kappa Psi. Both guests were recipients of Gold DSAs (Distinguished Service Awards) at the 61st Convention in Miami, which is the highest and most prestigious award that brothers may receive.

In this episode of Business Edge, special guest Kerri Dickson discusses her journey of starting a travel advising business right around the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. She speaks to the issues she has observed in the travel industry in the time since, and predicts how it will change in the near future. Not only this, but she gives insights into the travel agency industry and outlines several reasons why one may benefit from seeking an advisor!

In this episode of Business Edge, special guest John LeVering discusses his time in the Navy and how the lessons he learned as a student leader translated to his career. He also speaks to how he decided to join the Navy after graduating college, and gives advice to current students seeking a similar career path. Furthermore, he urges current students and emerging professionals to continue to learn and grow throughout their careers to become the best leaders they can be.

In this episode of Business Edge, special guest Hernan Mayol discusses his career path in banking and his transition to the US Small Business Administration. He discusses why networking is so important, and how it has helped him throughout his career. He also speaks to the challenges he faced in the banking world and how he overcame them.

In this episode of Business Edge, special guests Eileen Howell and Mike Dickson, the immediate past chair and present chair of the Board of Directors of Alpha Kappa Psi respectively, discuss the history of the fraternity and where it's headed in the next 50 years.

How does company culture impact business performance? In this episode of Business Edge, special guest Debbie Barrett suggests that a lot of it boils down to managers and the support and training that they're given. She also speaks to the different career paths existing within the expansive HR field, the concept of “coaching out” (and why it may not really be a bad thing!), and her most rewarding experiences within HR.

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In this episode, Phillip Lanos and Jason Miller are joined by Ali Meshksar and Kevin Kamala, Founders of EA Home Design. Ali and Kevin have spent their entire business life focused on the best customer journey possible. They are doing business the right way through high-touch customer-focused business, which is rare today. You will also uncover how to overcome a business struggle that may help save your business. Tune in to learn more!ConnectStrategic Advisor Board: www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-advisor-boardJason Miller: www.linkedin.com/in/jasontmiller-sabPhillip Lanos: www.linkedin.com/in/philliplanos/EA Home Design: eahomedesign.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/EAhomedesignVAInstagram: www.instagram.com/ea_home_designAli Meshksar: www.linkedin.com/in/ali-meshksar

What should Will Smith do next? Although that's the hot topic, everyone has had a situation where they messed up or made a big mistake. They thought, “How can I ever recover?” Today we will talk about what happens and what you can do about it. What happens in your universe when something goes wrong? What is the wrong thing to do when things go bad? What does your mind tell you that is not actually true? What misconception do people have about helping? What should be done regarding the talk of Will Smith's Oscar be taken away? Those are just a few of the amazing questions we are going to answer and topics we are looking at. We also look into the new webinar, The Business Edge. Get a look into what we will cover which includes what stops people from expanding and the first step they need to do. Find out more by going to www.GProsperity.com/businessedge. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meirezra/message

If I were to take your best and most profitable product or service and set it on a table along with all of your competitors, what would make yours stand head and shoulders above the rest? Can you tell me in 10 seconds or less? If you can't, that completely ok, but you now have a homework assignment with you, a good cup of coffee, and your back deck!

Having the ability to read someone's non-verbal cues can mean the difference between getting a hot date on Friday night, or landing that big client on Monday morning. Here's a few simple tips that can give you a huge advantage in understanding what people are saying with their body language-

Data…it's what drives everything from how many units of motor oil the auto parts store needs to carry, to what the chances of rain our in our town, to the odds of your favorite team winning the championship. Yet, when it comes to using available data to help build our business, we tend to underutilize the information that is available to us.

There's a flame that burns deep inside the soul of many people that drives them to make a profound difference in the world for the people that mean the most to them. I call these people your CORE…your family, your closest friends, your employees. It's what gives you a distinctive reason to get up each day and put on your boots!

As a business, you have 2 choices……offer the same products and services, the same everything…and be stuck in a red ocean with all of your competition. Or, you can create innovative and unique products and services where you deem the competition irrelevant, and you have a blue ocean all to yourself. Here's a few simple ways to find, or create, a blue ocean for your business-

Being disrespected is a hot button issue for most customers. In a recent survey, 75% of customers said they were not likely to do business with a company if they felt disrespected by an employee of the organization. Ouch! Here's a few simple tips on ways that you can show prospects and customers the respect they need in order to feel good about you-

If you run a small business, chances are you are wondering if blogging is worth the time and effort. Blogging on a frequent basis is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to enhance your inbound marketing efforts, drive traffic to your site, and attract more perspective customers.