Podcasts about business edge

In this episode of Business Edge, Chrissy Vasquez sits down with Chris Ratterman, CEO of Shady Rays, to discuss values-driven leadership, entrepreneurship, and what it means to do business the right way. Chris shares how gratitude, customer service, philanthropy, and ruthless prioritization have shaped Shady Rays' growth, while offering practical advice for young professionals on standing out, learning continuously, leaning into weaknesses, and making decisions with integrity.

What if the thing you've been calling a “disorder” is actually your unfair advantage in life, business, and even politics? Most people never question the box they've been shoved into. They're told to be “normal,” to tone it down, to hide the things that make them different. But what if the quirks, the hyperfocus, the highs, the lows, the pattern-recognition nobody else seems to have… are actually the exact tools you need to dominate in your career, create breakthroughs, and build a life that actually fits you? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS In this episode, we dive into the raw, real-world truth: the traits you were told to manage or suppress might be the hidden engine behind your biggest wins. Todd Hagopian breaks open the hypomanic toolbox he used to turn around failing companies, revamp business strategies, and outperform competitors who were playing the game safely and predictably. This isn't theory. This is lived experience weaponized. You'll hear how ADHD, bipolar hypomania, and other neurodivergent traits can become powerful drivers of innovation, leadership, and opportunity. Not because they make life easy… but because, when properly channeled, they give you angles and insights most people can't even see. And yes, we talk about the guardrails too, because raw horsepower still needs a steering wheel. And if you've ever felt like you're “too much,” “too intense,” or “thinking too far outside the box,” this conversation will hit home. Todd and I break down how to stop apologizing for your wiring and start using it to create results that make people say, “How the heck did you do that?” This is one of the most important conversations we've had on The Brian Nichols Show. Buckle up. Because once you see your quirks as tools instead of flaws, you'll never play small again. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!

Send us a textWhat if the very thing you were told was your weakness turned out to be your greatest advantage in business? Peter Shankman shares how ADHD became his superpower.

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

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!

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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

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.

For most professionals, using words like “um”, “uh”, “you know”, can easily get out of control if we're not conscious of them. They may seem like innocent filler words, but they can actually damage your credibility, and even prevent you from getting that great new job, or landing that big customer.

Marriott, Hilton, Starbucks, Apple and Nordstrom are companies that have built their empires around putting the customer at the top of the food chain. Every employee, piece of literature, and anything else that has the chance to come in contact with a customer is given the utmost attention.

Sometimes, our lives get so busy doing shtuff, that we can forget to invest some time into our own self-improvement. Here's a few quick tips on things you can do daily that will help you make progress towards your goal of world dominance.

So, how do you know if the systems in your business are inefficient and broken? Here's a few tell-tail signs that may indicate you may need to tear down your systems into the smallest number of moving pieces, then rebuild them with fewer moving pieces.

One of the biggest challenges we ALL face is making sure we have the proper work-life balance. Too much work makes Johnny a cranky boy and can bring on job burnout, and too much play time doesn't bode well for Jane for bringing in money for bills and living.

My definition of the 24/7 Lifestyle means working 24 hours a week, 7 months a year...with the rest of the time being used to do whatever I want. Whether that be to build my businesses, hang out with my kids, or stare at the tree in the back hard.

In life, there are risk-takers and risk-avoiders. Some people just seem to enjoy living their life on the proverbial edge of falling flat on their face. Here's a few tips on how to make sure that risks that you take are measured and calculated.