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In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Will Hopkins, Founder of BlackBox Logistics. Discover the history of BlackBox Logistics, the challenges of starting a business, and the reality of transitioning from dispatching to brokerage.

For years, we've been talking about upgrading the communications function - or at least modernizing it, bringing comms into parity with their Marketing colleagues. Embracing technology is the most visible part of this journey. But what good is technology - project management tools, social media management tools, intelligence and analytics software, email automation, and now Generative AI - without the people to drive it? You can't conquer the frontier of CommsTech without capable pioneers.   In this episode of The Trending Communicator, host Dan Nestle reconnects with award-winning strategic communications leader and all-around CommsTech pioneer Megan DiSciullo, Senior Managing Director of US and Mexico Communications for PwC. Megan shares her extensive experience in communications, her journey from Edelman to PwC, and her insights on ethically integrating technology, particularly Generative AI, into corporate communications. Join us as Megan shares her journey from the ground up in the world of strategic communications as she and Dan explore the transformative role of generative AI and CommsTech in today's corporate landscape. From her early days at Edelman to her ever-expanding remit at PwC, Megan has consistently been at the forefront of innovation, advocating for the ethical use of AI while enhancing strategic communications across the board. This episode delves deep into how AI is reshaping the way we think about internal and external communications, the importance of ethical frameworks, and the potential of AI to streamline operations and create a more dynamic corporate environment. Megan's insights provide invaluable lessons on embracing change, leveraging technology for enhanced communication strategies, following an ethics-first approach, and AI's critical role in driving corporate narratives forward. Whether you're a communications novice or a seasoned professional, this episode offers a treasure of knowledge and inspiration, showcasing how embracing technological advancements can significantly elevate your strategic communication efforts. Don't miss out on this insightful exploration of AI's impact on the future of corporate communications and how you can be part of this evolution in the industry. Listen in and hear about... The evolving role of communicators in shaping internal culture and driving organizational change Strategies for integrating AI into corporate communications and the importance of secure, enterprise-specific tools How ethical considerations and policy development are important in AI deployment to maintain trust and data security AI's impact on productivity and efficiency, freeing up communicators to focus on higher-level strategic activities The necessity for ongoing learning and adaptation within the communications field to leverage new technologies like AI The collaborative approach required to implement AI across various organizational functions effectively The potential of AI to democratize learning and innovation within organizations, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and engagement  Notable Quotes   On the Value of Kindness in Business: "One of my mentors told me early on, Megan, always be direct, so people know where you stand and there's no misinterpretation. But always be kind, because you never know when you will need people or just, this is a business of teaming. And so, you know, people want to work with people who are kind." — Megan DiSciullo [00:08:43 → 00:09:05] On the Role of Data in Communications: "Data is the ultimate neutralizer. Whether the data is coming from the comms team, the marketing team, or from our client insights team. The data is telling us key insights about our audience that we need to know." — Megan DiSciullo [00:27:19 → 00:27:35] On the Importance of Change Management: "It makes for sometimes an uphill battle. And that's where change management culture change really needs to happen. And there's no amount of money, I think, that you can put down on the value of pilots and tests and stuff to kind of use that data and sort of show examples and gain permission and gain buy in over time." — Dan Nestle [00:31:15 → 00:31:35] On the Importance of Change Management: "If you put out, even if it's a tech product that's in the 1.0 version and it's not a good experience, you've lost people. So it doesn't matter how many times you communicate about it if the experience isn't great, especially in today's world where people have little appetite and little patience." — Megan DiSciullo [00:35:22 → 00:35:42] On the Role of AI in Enhancing Productivity: "Once you understand, okay, all prompting, and this is what it is, and this is what it means. That's that kind of first initial wall to get through with the user with the AI partner. And once they get through that wall, then it's about, oh, my goodness, I'm going to save all this time." — Dan Nestle [00:45:39 → 00:46:00] On the Future of AI in Communications: "I see Gen AI, at least in its current function and form, to be a productivity and efficiency tool. There is still a need for really great counsel, really great crisis management skills, really great relationship building skills, really great dot connecting skills." — Megan DiSciullo [00:48:39 → 00:48:55] On the Future of Communications: "AI is an enabler with that, of course, because a lot of the fundamental tasks that people associate with typical traditional comms can be essentially handed over to, at least at the first level, to these brilliant, co creative, co intelligent platforms, and then brought back to the human to make sure that it's all good to go, but it saves a lot of time, much more productive." — Dan Nestle [01:02:13 → 01:02:35] On the Evolution of the Communications Profession: "I started faxing press releases. I am so far from a fax machine and loving it. But I'm now learning the next skill, and in ten years, I'm going to learn something that we haven't even started to think about. And that is the beauty of this profession." — Megan DiSciullo [01:04:47 → 01:05:00]  Resources and Links Dan Nestle The Trending Communicator | Website Daniel Nestle | LinkedIn Dan Nestle | Twitter Megan DiSciullo Megan DiSciullo | LinkedIn Timestamped key moments from this episode (as generated by Flowsend.ai) 00:00:01: Introduction and Welcome 00:01:41: Megan DiSciullo Joins the Conversation 00:02:19: Early Career and First Impressions 00:03:21: Transition from Edelman to PwC 00:04:22: Predictive Analytics Project 00:05:25: First Meeting with Megan 00:06:08: Megan's Reaction to Predictive Analytics 00:08:43: Megan's Philosophy on Kindness and Teaming 00:10:16: Importance of Kindness in Business 00:11:06: Megan's Career Journey 00:12:07: Early Interest in Purpose and Ethics 00:13:09: Work with Business Roundtable Post-Katrina 00:14:10: Transition to PwC and Building Internal Change 00:15:12: Merging Internal and External Communications 00:16:14: Introduction to Comtech 00:17:15: Commtech vs. Commstech 00:19:41: Data and Analytics in Communications 00:21:13: Building the Tech Stack 00:22:15: Embedding Technology into Workflows 00:23:17: Audience-Centric Approach 00:24:05: Partnership Between Marketing and Communications 00:27:19: Navigating Conflicts Between Teams 00:30:13: Change Management and Culture Change 00:32:16: Integrating Marketing and Communications 00:33:22: Expanding Teams and Data Science 00:35:26: Importance of Pilots and Feedback 00:37:33: AI Implementation and Upskilling 00:39:21: Team Effort in AI Training 00:40:31: Hands-On Training and Gamification 00:42:02: Democratization of Learning 00:43:03: Bespoke Tools for Marketing and Comms 00:45:07: Mass Personalization with GenAI 00:47:12: Empowering Teams with AI 00:48:39: Encouraging Innovation and Experimentation 00:50:49: Framing AI as a Co-Intelligence 00:54:46: Ethical Implications of AI 00:57:02: Building Trust in AI 00:59:15: Transparency and Validation in AI 01:00:43: Future Focus for Communicators 01:02:13: Role of Communicators in Culture Building 01:03:53: Embracing Curiosity and Learning 01:04:48: Final Thoughts and Farewell     (Notes co-created by Humans and a variety of AI helpers, including Fireflies.ai and Flowsend.ai)

Wanna know the secret to keeping your business momentum? It's a simple habit — pat yourself on the back!

For some, the entrepreneurial landscape is overshadowed by the looming fear of failure. In this episode, Lisa brings a refreshing perspective to the table. This is a fascinating discussion on bailouts and the concept of being 'too big to fail.' But what about the smaller entities, the underdogs of the business world? How can they safeguard against failure? Join Lisa as she unpacks the two pivotal strategies to bulletproof your business against failure starting today.  If you are serious about not just surviving but thriving in business, this podcast episode is a must-listen to redefine success and failure in business.   LINKS AND RESOURCES — Learn more about The Plant Protocol™  Apply for Plant-Based Health Coaching Complete your Plant-Based Business Audit   FOLLOW ME — Instagram: @lisaangelsmith Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/ Apply for The Plant Protocol™: theplantprotocol.com   RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW PODCAST – If you love the content and find it valuable, please consider rating, reviewing, and following my show! New episodes drop weekly, and if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out.

Welcome to another episode of the SaaS Fuel Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship and sustainable business models. In this episode, Jeff Mains engages in an inspiring conversation with Jeremy Lessaris, an experienced global marketng and communications executive and entrepreneurial leader, with over two decades of experience in the industrial, energy, transportation, and technology sectors.Jeremy discusses building a purpose-driven business as he explores on the importance of aligning one's mission with social impact, prioritizing sustainable growth, and cautioning against unsustainable growth strategies. Join us as we unravel the key insights on customer-centric approaches, bootstrapping, and the dynamic nature of entrepreneurship in the fast-changing tech industry. Get ready for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation that will challenge your perspectives on business sustainability and making a meaningful impact.Key Takeaways00:00 Impactful alignment with purpose attracts loyal support.05:15 Triple bottom line: people, planet, profit, pivotal.15:32 Focus on MVP, then adapt based on adoption.16:23 Listening to customers is crucial for success.22:56 Avoid expensive funding programs, be cautious.27:15 Struggle with balancing work and lifestyle.36:46 "Future-proof, scale, and outperform with Champion Leadership."42:38 Consider long-term implications before building a business.48:15 Learning from experienced peers is a valuable investment.51:16 Helping with affordable housing and credit fees.56:43 Crowdfunding app for affordable housing investment proposal.Tweetable QuotesQuote: "Reality check is MVP is important to get to market. And the second you do that, your company will morph more towards the direction of use and adoption of those features, and people will beg you for them."— Jeremy Lessaris 00:15:50The Power of Podcasts: "I started doing podcasts more specifically to promote the company. And now that company is sold and I went, you know what? I kinda like meeting people. It's great talking about these things." — Jeremy Lessaris 00:44:37Growth and Impact: "Lifting all of the people up has been a really key part. And I'm just trying to be a better version of myself along the way." — Jeremy Lessaris 00:50:30"Balancing Profit and Purpose in Business": "One of the biggest challenges for businesses today is finding a way to create a positive impact on society while maintaining growth rates and being profitable. It's a tough balance to strike." — Jeff Mains 00:01:26How to Build a Business Model That Prioritizes Social Responsibility: "Integrating your social impact into your business model can drive long-term success and foster deeper connections with your customers." — Jeff Mains 00:01:56Building a Purpose-Driven Business: "By aligning your business goals with a higher purpose, you can create a win-win-win for your company, your customers, and the community." — Jeff Mains 00:04:34SaaS Leadership Lessons1. Purpose-Driven Leadership: Jeremy Lessaris emphasizes the importance of transitioning from being solely revenue-focused to building with purpose. SaaS leaders can learn from this mindset shift, understanding the impact of aligning business goals with a higher purpose to create a win-win-win for the company, customers, and community.2. Sustainable Growth Strategies: The conversation emphasizes the value of sustainable growth over speculative or unsustainable models. Leaders can learn to prioritize bottom-line growth and sustainable profitability, taking cues from the success of companies like Basecamp that embody this approach.3....

The WILD Podcast - Women in Lending Determined to Make an Impact, a Podcast to help you break through imaginary ceilings, lean into success, discover your purpose and understand how to create the business and life of your dreams. Hosted by Robyn LaVassaur, a wife, mom and originator at heart. Robyn has been in the mortgage industry for over 25 years, serving over 680 families her last year of production before becoming the EVP of Sales for Summit Funding Inc. She also continues to run the largest branch in volume and units. Robyn is equally passionate about her personal life, with a thriving marriage and close relationships with all five of her children. She is passionate about inspiring women to do BOTH, build a beautiful career and a beautiful personal life. Her vision for this podcast is to give you tactics, tools and inspiration for you to create an impactful life and business. Let's get WILD!

In the intricate world of watchmaking, straps often remain the unsung heroes. As the founder of a Singapore-based brand marks a decade of crafting exceptional watch straps, her journey reveals a blend of passion, resilience, and artistry. Celebrating tenth anniversary this year, this strap maker shares the inspirations, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped her unique path in the industry. Here's our conversation with Ng Shu Yi, Owner, YI Leather    Presented by Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nella puntata di oggi parleremo di come da un trend del consumatore si arrivi ad una strategia di business. Lo faremo con Annalisa Tarquini, Direttrice del Master in Luxury Management presso l'Università Internazionale di Monaco, Professoressa e Ricercatrice.  Annalisa ha pubblicato diversi paper di ricerca, tra i quali citiamo la sua tesi di dottorato “The experience of luxury craftsmanship -A strategic asset for luxury experience management”. Una nuova puntata ogni martedì alle 7.   Se vuoi contattarci scrivici su Linkedin: ci trovi come Trudy Berger e Arianna Alessio oppure ci trovi all'email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lusso360.podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

This week's question comes from Mike's Instagram:  “How do you organize your thoughts, wants, and plans when you're building a business.”  Everybody has their own personal organizational approaches (with varying degrees of success). We talk about what has worked for us.  Sebastian Brambila (@sebastian_brambila) ran the board and chimed in on this one.Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #onegoodquestion.Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com!Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com https://www.thirdstreetbarbell.com/ and subscribe for updates about our apparel line at goodcompanyapparel.com https://3sb.co/! Local memberships and international fresh fits! Get early access to our NEXT DROP!Check out our podcast website: 50percentfacts.com https://www.50percentfacts.com/50% Facts is a Spreaker Prime podcast on OCN – the Obscure Celebrity Network.Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) https://www.instagram.com/silentmikke/ and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). https://www.instagram.com/thejimmcd/ Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Sam McDonald and Sebastian Brambila. Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts-with-silent-mike-jim-mcd--5538735/support. 

In today's episode, I'm sharing evidence of an important topic that's been coming up for me around women getting stuck in the “how” of business and what can happen when we shift into the highest coding and the highest frequency of God and run our businesses one step at a time, from a place of pleasure and embodiment. We often forget that our entire business is going to channel in when we allow it to, so we need to let go of all the “hows,” tune into what is truly meant for us, and crystallize into who we're becoming.    In this episode, we'll cover: An update of what I've been pouring into lately.  Shifting into the highest coding and frequency of God and running your business one step at a time. Speaking your truth and sharing your medicine authentically through your messaging.  What it's like to promote a business that provides so many intangibles.  The birth of my Crystallize mini-mind.  ​​How your whole business is going to channel in when you allow it to.  Deepening in your own embodiment and surrounding yourself with other women doing the same. Showing up one step at a time, from a place of pleasure and embodiment.  Being crystallized in who you are and who you're becoming.  Taking micro actions today and trusting the movement of where you're going and what you're meant to step into.    Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlaurenmegan   Holy Honey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holyhoneycollective/   Join Inevitable (5 Day Experience): https://www.laurenmegan.com/offers/nnz8sJow/checkout   Join Crystallize (12 Week Mini-Mind): https://www.laurenmegan.com/resource_redirect/offers/o2mkhszR   Join the Holy Honey Podcast Community: https://www.laurenmegan.com/holyhoney

In today's episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I enjoyed chatting with Deb Feder, CEO of Feder Development, LLC. Deb is a business development coach focused on helping lawyers and leaders build outstanding careers.Deb's approach focuses on turning conversations and connections into opportunities while managing the demands of modern careers. She loves helping lawyers and industry professionals bring in consistent clients through curious, confident conversations. Using LinkedIn as a platform to validate and share ideas, Deb helps professionals across industries engage in meaningful content and connections.Prior to founding Feder Development, Deb practiced corporate law for 15 years and holds a history degree from the University of Michigan and her JD/MBA from the University of Iowa.Her latest book, After Hello: How to Build a Book of Business One Conversation at a Time, is a guide to building a thriving law practice. It shows leaders and legal professionals how to fill their practice with clients who pick them as their trusted advisors because of their expertise and unique approachListen in as Deb and I discuss:How she serves lawyers and other industry leaders in developing their practices through confident conversations.The factors that go into ascertaining who your ideal clients are.Insight into her book “After Hello: How to Build a Book of Business One Conversation at a Time.”Why “transactional” is out and relationships are in (Hint: It's not as hard as you think to form and maintain high-quality business relationships).Why sometimes your best referrers are not your ideal clients.Why (and how) you can skip the networking luncheons, coffee meet-ups and cocktail parties and still cultivate good business relationships.How to use social platforms (LinkedIn is her fave for professionals) to deepen relationships with referrers and others.Why perfectionism may be keeping you from getting the most out of LinkedIn (and what you should focus on instead).Why it's important to put “you” into your social media, even if you have a social media manager or PR team helping you.“Curious, confident” conversations, what they are and how you can use them to your advantage in business networking.And much more!Links to Love:***Want to connect with Deb and learn more about Feber Development? Visit her website: https://debfeder.com/Or Grab a copy of her book here.Looking for help scaling your law firm business?***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don't. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we'd be ever so grateful if you'd: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!***Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More? The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you'd like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven't yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.

Du 26 avril au 18 mai 2024, la Galerie de la BD ouvre ses portes à deux expositions-ventes exceptionnelles : "One Piece" et "Saint Seiya". "Exceptionnel", c'est le mot car c'est la première galerie au monde à vendre des originaux du dessin animé "One Piece" ! Ces évènements uniques offrent aux fans une plongée au cœur de deux univers légendaires du manga et de la japanimation. Rencontre avec Frédéric Lorge, le galeriste à l'origine de ces événements. Une interview de Christian Missia Dio— Une production d'ActuaBD.com - Montage : Christian Missia Dio — Photo : Christian Missia Dio - Song : We March Together — Courtesy of Patrick Patrikios — Youtube Audio Library SI VOUS AVEZ AIMÉ, LIKEZ, PARTAGEZ ET ABONNEZ-VOUS !!!

His name is Garrison Goodlett, but you might know him as G.G. If you've been to local events or farmers' markets, you've probably seen him selling his southern comfort food. In this episode of Small Business & Startup Stories DSM, Goodlett talks with Emily McLain about starting and growing GG's Chicken and Waffles.For more information and resources for small businesses and startups, visit www.dsmpartnership.com/smallbusiness.

Learn More About Attending the Highest Rated and Most Reviewed Business Workshops On the Planet Hosted by Clay Clark In Tulsa, Oklahoma HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/business-conferences/ See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Clay Clark Testimonials | "Clay Clark Has Helped Us to Grow from 2 Locations to Now 6 Locations. Clay Has Done a Great Job Helping Us to Navigate Anything That Has to Do with Running the Business, Building the System, the Workflows, to Buy Property." - Charles Colaw (Learn More Charles Colaw and Colaw Fitness Today HERE: www.ColawFitness.com) Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire See Thousands of Actual Client Success Stories from Real Clay Clark Clients Today HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ See Thousands of Case Studies Today HERE: www.thrivetimeshow.com/does-it-work/  

Learn More About Attending the Highest Rated and Most Reviewed Business Workshops On the Planet Hosted by Clay Clark In Tulsa, Oklahoma HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/business-conferences/ See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Clay Clark Testimonials | "Clay Clark Has Helped Us to Grow from 2 Locations to Now 6 Locations. Clay Has Done a Great Job Helping Us to Navigate Anything That Has to Do with Running the Business, Building the System, the Workflows, to Buy Property." - Charles Colaw (Learn More Charles Colaw and Colaw Fitness Today HERE: www.ColawFitness.com) Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire See Thousands of Actual Client Success Stories from Real Clay Clark Clients Today HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ See Thousands of Case Studies Today HERE: www.thrivetimeshow.com/does-it-work/  

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Utah Office of Energy Development takes a thoughtful, measured approach to energy policy — prioritizing affordability, reliability and sustainability. They are also a Presenting Sponsor for the upcoming One Utah Summit, our state's premier business summit. Deputy Director Harry Hansen joins us with more. Harry Hansen: Energy seems so simple: We flip a switch, and there is light. We turn a key or press a button, and the car engine starts. But behind this simplicity is a complex world of infrastructure and delivery systems. Today, we are managing rapidly changing energy technologies and priorities while working to keep our energy affordable and reliable because that's the foundation of strong economies. It's also the key to our national security. In this evolving world of energy, there are opportunities and challenges, too. At the One Utah Summit, we'll be untangling some of these complexities during our presentation titled “Powering Our Future: The Relationship Between Energy, the Economy, and Security.” We'll also celebrate OxEon Energy, a local energy pioneer that is taking its technologies to new worlds, literally, and actively creating the energy future of tomorrow. To register for the One Utah Summit, visit one utah summit dot utah dot gov. Derek Miller: Join the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, Utah Office of Energy Development, World Trade Center Utah, and Salt Lake Chamber for these important global discussions. For more information, visit the One Utah Summit website. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired 3/27/24

Bowen, Duffy and Josh are back with the first in this seasons In The Chains podcasts. Big announcements and some help needed from you, take a listen now.

It started on a tiny Hamilton County farm 87 years ago. From seeds planted on that 80-acre piece of ground, Beck's has grown into the third-largest seed brand in the United States and is continuing to grow at a double-digit pace. CEO Sonny Beck talks about the vision, culture and servant leadership that have created a driving force in American agriculture.  

On this episode of Westside People, Rajnikant Shah, Head of Projects and Properties at Trent, talks about creating the iconic Westside stores across the country. From identifying the right property and negotiating the best price, to designing a space that is eye-catching and inviting, Mr Shah takes us through the process of what exactly goes into building the foundation of any great shopping experience – the store.   Shop the look here: www.westside.com Follow Westside here: https://www.instagram.com/westsidestores   CREDITS: Guest: Rajnikant Shah Executive Producer: Umashan Naidoo Creative Director: Liana Deboo Created by Westside   This is a Maed in India production. Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Recording Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Lakshman Parsuram Senior Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar Junior Producer: Jyoti Chaurasiya Director and Video Editor: Jishnu Guha Recorded at The Indian Audio Company

Hi all! I am sitting writing this late on a Sunday evening with a glass of whisky in one hand (a small glass I hasten to add) and typing with the other.  It's already a business year and we're only a week or two in! In this episode, I have been pondering how you build your business and how, in particular, you do it one client at a time. It's the Societies Convention in London next week and I spent much of today figuring out exactly what I'm going to be doing.  It's been a lot of fun, but it has highlighted my lack of liner thinking, that's for sure! The Superclass and Masterclass we will be running at the Societies Convention 2024 can be found at https://thesocieties.net/convention/speakers/paul-wilkinson/ and we would love to see you there - either at the workshops or just for a well-deserved pint! Finally, all of our workshops at our studio can be found at https://www.paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk/photography-workshops-and-training/  Enjoy! Cheers P. If you enjoy this podcast, please head over to Mastering Portrait Photography, for more articles and videos about this beautiful industry. You can also read a full transcript of this episode. PLEASE also subscribe and leave us a review - we'd love to hear what you think! If there are any topics, you would like to hear, have questions we could answer or would like to come and be interviewed on the podcast, please contact me at paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk.  Full Transcript:   [00:00:00] SO it's late Sunday evening, and I'm sitting here on my own, the fire is ticking over, Sarah's fast asleep, and I have a glass in my hand of something, well, rather lovely. It's a glass of whiskey from my in laws who brought me a bottle of Dartmoor whiskey for my Christmas. Tonight, Sarah and I have sat and watched Vera. Of all things, how middle aged can you get we sat and watched Vera on ITV? Why? Well, on Friday night we watched Oppenheimer. On Saturday night, we watched Saltburn. Tonight, we needed something, frankly, a lot less stressful. Harriet, our daughter, did warn us that Saltburn was a little bit on the, how do I put this, fruity side? But, I'm not sure Sarah or I were necessarily predicting it to be quite As lively as it was. And so tonight, we really did need something very gentle. Something very uncomplicated. A whodunit actually is relatively obvious and with no [00:01:00] major stress. Very, very different to the other two films. Which may explain why I'm sitting here drinking a large whiskey that was bought by my in laws. It's been a busy week and I've just prepped a wedding which made me laugh. So, it's a wedding I shot a couple of weeks ago just before Christmas and at this wedding I met a pilot. Now, I've always had a theory that pilots get recruited on their debonair looks and their ability to say what they need to say over the microphone and sound reassuring. Sure enough, as I got talking to him, both things became markedly apparent. So, I'm Paul and this is the Mastering Portrait Photography Podcast. [00:02:00] Haha! So January appears to be running at full throttle and that is not an understatement. I don't know what's going on for a moment emails coming in, inquiries coming in, the phone is ringing we're booked up solid, and next week of course is the Society's Convention, which I'm very, very much looking forward to. It was a shame when it moved around the year a little bit. I couldn't be there last year but this year back very much in full effect. I'm running two workshops, one of which is sold out, the other I hope to see a large crowd. So on the 18th from 11. 30 to 1, headshots. And on that note today I spent the whole day. Piecing together exactly what we're going to cover because the way I've decided to do it is to just have two very basic strobes. Obviously, when you're doing a workshop at a convention, they give you a list of the kit you can cherry pick from and I could have had the very best of the very best. [00:03:00] But the lighting I've chosen isn't, it's not that it's not great lighting, but it's not sophisticated lighting. Very simple lighting that every photographer would start out with, and for both my workshops, both the superclass and the masterclass, I'm going to use this very, very simple kit. Because I get a little bit frustrated when people say to you, oh, you must have amazing lights, or you must have an amazing camera. In the end, it's what you do with these things. And not only that, but after we've finished doing a workshop, I want people to go away and say, Do you know what? I can do that. Otherwise, there's no point in doing a workshop if you're just gonna do a workshop. And in the end, everyone's gonna go can I do that with my lights? And the answer is, no. Or, can I do that with my camera? No. Can I do that with my models? No. There's no point coming to a workshop like that, you know, or rather, there's no point running a workshop like that. So I've backed everything off. We have two simple lights with two small softboxes. That is it. They're mains powered, so I'm going to be tripping over live cables, which I [00:04:00] hate. But today, to try and get my head around exactly what we're going to do, because in the second Masterclass, I committed to doing two lights, ten looks, one and a half hours, one personal.brand, so it's portraits but based around personal branding. I picked on that because it's a very topical thing at the moment. Lots of personal branding, lots of headshots going on. So it seemed like a good vehicle for it. But in the end, it's portraiture. Lit beautifully, lit quickly. You should be able to create pretty much anything you want to with just two lights. In fact, I've won more awards with one light than I have for any other combination of studio strobes. So. I'm running a workshop around just these two lights, but the problem is that I do not have a linear mind. I wish I did, but I don't. I'll give you the example today. Very kindly, one of my clients someone who's modeled for us a lot is both a [00:05:00] client, the daughter of a client and has been one of those handful of people who's been in front of our camera more than anybody else. Stepped in on her Sunday afternoon off to help me figure a path through what we're going to show. I had it all written out, I had it listed. I spent an hour this morning going through that so that I could work my way through a shoot and work out what we're going to do in the workshop. Within seconds of Libby arriving and standing in the middle of the studio, I changed my mind four times. I had to keep going back to the list to remind myself what I was supposed to be doing, what Is it that I intended to do? Because honestly, I don't think like that. I just, I see the person in front of me. I look at the lighting I have and ideas just spring to mind. Not always good ideas. I never said they were good ideas. Just ideas. Or I suppose if you're someone who works in a linear fashion, you might call them distractions. I would call it creativity. Everybody else [00:06:00] might just call it a lack of focus. Forgive the pun. But I did spend today figuring out. Different lighting patterns with the two lights that not only can I do, but they create beautiful imagery and they show just what can be achieved with the simplest of kit and some knowledge of how you're using it. Of course, one of the challenges is going to be in the hotel next week. is it's not a nice dark studio, I don't have all my equipment to hand, anything I'm going to use, the only things that the convention are giving me are a model and two lights and two softboxes, they've said this year, no background, so anything I want to shoot in front of, I've got to take in with me, as well as the stands for it. Which is fine, it's not a big deal, but I need to be able to travel light because I do not want to be traipsing on the train and on the tube across London with tons of equipment if I can avoid it. So I'm going to try and do this in very light touch, very simple equipment and that lends itself to being [00:07:00] something that if you are just starting out in photography, if you've just started to think, you know what? I'm going to do some studio lighting. Then this is going to be one heck of a masterclass for you because I'm literally using the equipment that I started out on. In fact, the equipment we're going to use is even more sophisticated than what I started out on, but that's because everything has evolved. When I started out, everything had analog sliders to set the power. They were great, but they were unreliable as hell. You had to do everything by eye or by light meter, I suppose. And some days, the little sliders would work really well, and it'd be, you know, linear, and as you moved it up a little bit, it would change a little bit, move it down a little bit, it would change a little bit. Heh heh. Uh, but then of course, gradually over time, the carbon tracks wore, and you'd move it up a little bit, and the light would go really bright! And then you'd move it down a little bit, and the light would go off. And I'm like, why am I in the dark now? And then, the modeling light would be a very different power. You could never get them, even though there was two sliders side by side, the modeling light never tracked against the actual [00:08:00] power. Oh, a million things. So, of course, in this day and age of digital control, where you set the numbers on the back of your light, no matter how basic your light is, you're going to set a number, either with a click wheel or with a digital input, and it's going to be pretty much spot on, certainly compared to how people like me, who started out You know, I started out with second hand Elinchrom, a pair of Elinchrom EL500s. I think they were, they were great, but they got very hot, the fans were noisy, they didn't always go off. You didn't have radios back then, we had wires. Um, you had a mains cable, you had a trigger cable. If you were lucky, you could get the little Magic Eye thing to work. I had these, I bought them second hand, but they were fantastic and I loved it. But if you compare that technology to what we're using today, of course, what we've got today, and even the most basic kit, is so sophisticated. Anyway, today I've spent the whole day, or I haven't, I've spent the afternoon, stepping through [00:09:00] the lighting patterns we're going to use, and I'm really excited about it because the images are absolutely stunning. Well, I think they are. You may disagree. They weren't what I expected to do, even though I had a list, but then, I guess, if there's one thing you would expect from me, it's that I'm not going to do what was expected of me, but that's, that's not by choice, I'm not a rebel, it's just I don't think in a linear fashion. That's not my superpower. Sarah and Michelle both do, and that's their superpower. They're very organized. They're very methodical. They're very step by step by step. And I am so not, except in one key area, and that's our workflow. So if ever I talk about workflow, it's actually, it's, it's, in some ways, it's the most. Exciting thing because it's super organized and it's super organized because over the years, I've spent a lot of time making sure I've got it absolutely how I want it. On the other hand, it's not that exciting because it's linear and I'd much rather be out there [00:10:00] being creative. But nonetheless, the one part of my life that is truly methodical is how we ingest images, how we bring them into Lightroom, how we rename them, the workflow from Sarah through to Imagine to do the coloring and back to me. Very linear. There's no messing around with it. If, if the files are brought in they don't go anywhere until there's another backup of them and that's on a different disk. The memory cards are never formatted until the backups are done. The jobs are logged on a big spreadsheet, so I know exactly where everything is. They go to Sarah. I know exactly the workflow of everything. Until yesterday, until yesterday, when Lightroom decided to corrupt the catalog. Now, in itself, not a big problem. It's not a big deal. It hasn't corrupted the images. It's only corrupted the catalogue, but the catalogue has a lot of areas in it, including collections, including certain colourings, and although I've set it to write [00:11:00] any changes in the develop area back down to either the XMP sidecars, or directly into the Photoshop files, that's not as reliable as you would like because of the way it does it. The catalogue is backed up, it's backed up a couple of times, so again, shouldn't be a problem. But it's a big catalogue. It's 11 gig. It's got 738, 000 images in it, as of when I looked a couple of hours ago. So it's a big catalogue. And it was yesterday failing to load. I could kill Lightroom and load a small catalogue. So we, the way Sarah and I move images between the two of us is I export a little catalogue with Smart Previews. She can do whatever she needs. It can go to ImagenAI. It comes back to me. I import it, take all those settings off the Smart Previews. And apply them to the master files. Very straightforward. So we have lots of little catalogues I can use to check that it's not Lightroom that's broken, it's the [00:12:00] catalogue. Try it on a small catalogue, works fine. Try it on our main catalogue, nothing. So, in the end, last night, I left it just running. It was doing nothing, the system was saying Lightroom had crashed, but it was still ticking over, so I just let it go. I went back in this morning, and the catalogue was up, but it wasn't happy. Something has glitched in the catalogue. We had a little bit of a, a sequence of events that led to power glitching, and it must have been writing into the database, and although it's not supposed to cause a problem, it did. So, this morning, I tried to load the catalogue up again. Although it was there, it wasn't happy, so I left Lightroom. Tried to open it again to see if it would flush a cache or two. Now it's not really opening. So, I downloaded a backup. So we have backups. I use Backblaze, which is really good. It just ticks over in the background. And I've got a backup from the last day or two, which is fine. I know exactly what things have changed since that [00:13:00] backup. Because that's the problem with backups, right? Backups are not something that are always today's data. By definition, they're going to be data that you had. Yesterday, or the day before. And that's true here too. But nonetheless, Backblazed downloaded the 11 gig file, told Lightroom to open it, same problems. So I'm not quite sure what's gone wrong, or when it's gone wrong, but it's certainly causing a problem. So, now what I've done is, this morning I set it rolling. And left it ticking over, and as of right now, which is what, midnight, it still hasn't entirely finished re importing and reconfiguring the database. Tomorrow I shall find out whether my efforts to fix it have worked. But the point is always back up your work and always have a solid, methodical, linear process for how you bring your images in, how you catalogue them, how you back them up, how you archive them, and what happens if you have failure, because you're going to [00:14:00] have it. I know that, you know that, everybody knows that. So have a plan as to what you're going to do. It's another reason why, for instance, one of, one part of our workflow is that I don't use Just Lightroom to manage which images are where. It's actually done in folders on the hard drives and then Lightroom reflects those. Why? Well, for precisely the reasons from today. Sometimes things go wrong and the only thing you're left with is a folder of, I don't know Portraits, a folder of weddings at this venue, weddings at that venue. And that way if you do that, at least you're not beholden to the Lightroom side. And I'm pretty chilled about it because I know in the end, if the worst came to the worst, I would simply recatalogue the main drive, which is also backed up twice. It's all fine, everything's still there, I can still get to every image, it's just that I can't get to things like the collections, virtual copies, different crop variations of different images, because of course [00:15:00] they are stored in the Lightroom catalogue. Anyway, I'll get it sorted, I will get it sorted. January's rolling on at a pace and I could have done with it rolling a lot slower today, it would have given me a chance to actually get in there and I know that I've got breathing space for planning and things, but that's not to be. What do we have last week? We did I was shooting a Paralympian, an amazing lady. Of course, these things are always, when I get to speak about them, still under embargo. But it's for the hearing dogs. She's an incredible human being. I might ask if she'd come on the podcast, actually, because she is someone who would be really interesting to talk about the psychology of winning, to some degree, against the odds, but the psychology of winning, absolutely incredible person to work with, just made us laugh. And then another day I spent working with Kent, Sussex and Surrey Air Ambulance, KSS Air Ambulance, photographing doctors, paramedics. Patients, pilots, and of [00:16:00] course, helicopters. And we had one of those really odd days where twice the helicopter was called out, and twice it came back really quickly. I don't know the reasons for that, but it meant I got pictures in this beautiful, crisp, sunny day, a rare one. We haven't had many days like that up until now this year. Of the helicopter lifting, and off it went into the, into the blue sky. It turned around at about half a mile, it came straight back and landed, and it did it twice during the day. And then obviously we were there all day some night time photography as well. And then really all I'm doing now is doing the prep for next week's convention. I can't wait to be there. It's been a while and I am super excited. I'm going to be there Tuesday night all the way through to Saturday doing a super class on Wednesday. Masterclass on Thursday. If you're around and about that, the superclasses sold out, sold out a couple of weeks ago. Apologies if you wanted to come to that. Of course, you could come across to our studio and go to one of our workshops [00:17:00] here. Just Google Paul Wilkinson Photography Workshops. There's a whole suite of those. in the next few weeks, which is, uh, literally this year, it was just going at 100 miles an hour. I don't know, I didn't anticipate it was going to be quite like that. But if you can't, if you fancy coming and talking, doing headshots, for instance, we are running a headshot workshop here at the studio in the next couple of months. So feel free to look at those, Paul Wilkinson Photography Workshops, if you fancy it. The Masterclass on Thursday, which is free with your convention ticket. Come along. We're gonna be doing, like I said, two lights, ten looks, one brand. Just having a look at how you can create a lot of variety out of the simplest of things. But not just variety, some beautiful imagery. And that's what I've been doing today, is putting a plan together, because like I said, and you can hear it in the podcast, you know, I just, I can't help myself. I head in one direction, and before I know it, I'm heading in another. Anyway, my thought for this particular episode, it's only a short one, [00:18:00] the episode and the thought, it's not a particularly deep thought, it's fine. It's clearly January, Christmas is only just past, New Year is Just behind us I'm sitting with a glass of whiskey. This is not in depth psychology, but have you ever wondered when you're sitting on the motorway, as I was coming back from the air ambulance, I had a couple of hours on the motorway looking at all of the cars, every one of those cars is a little ecosystem of people. It's a driver, probably some family members, friends, business, business relationships. The car is going from somewhere to somewhere. It's an individual at the wheel. Yeah, we see it as a traffic jam. We see it as traffic. We see it as a crowd, and yet actually when you're sitting there looking at each of these cars, there's a life, there's a family, there's parents, there might be kids, definitely parents, might be kids. There are Emotions. There are stories. [00:19:00] What are they listening to? Where are they going? What have they been doing? And when you think about it, a traffic jam and all of that chaos on the M25 around London is not a crowd. It's not, it is a car park, it feels like it, but it's lots of individuals. When you think of it like that, it starts to play in your mind about how we look to win customers in our business. It's easy to get drawn into this idea of social media influencing, having a presence, having tens of thousands of followers, I'm going to get a thousand likes on this post, I'm going to interact with this group, that group, every day I'm going to post five or six messages out there. And you can very easily lose sight of the fact that your business isn't a crowd. Your customers are not a crowd. [00:20:00] Your customers are individuals, with parents possibly, with kids, with lives, with jobs, with income. Hopefully enough income they can afford your services. And, when you think of it like that, everything becomes a little bit clearer as to how you should approach. winning your clients. In my opinion, it's not a smart move to just go for glory and have thousands of likes or thousands of conversations because you don't have time to service them. You're not going to service them particularly effectively. You get lost in the noise. Whereas today Libby, she is a client. She's also worked for us as a model. Her father is coming on a workshop In the coming weeks, they bought a voucher for him to come on one of our workshops at Christmas, because he can't stop talking about photography. Their friends came to us for a shoot the other day because they liked what they'd seen on Libby's [00:21:00] family walls. And so the thread continues. And if you ask me about any one of our clients, I can tell you a story that's very similar. One story in particular is of an incredible person called Nikki, who was a bride of mine. I won her wedding. I went round to see her. It was in the days when I would go and visit people to put the pitch in, before we had a really posh studio. I would drive out. I'd take the albums out and I'd arrive. And I arrived at her home in Henley. A little terraced house, beautiful, but a little terraced house. Took me ages to park because it's all little one way streets. Knocked on the door, and I don't think they'd forgotten I was coming as such, but they certainly weren't ready for me, and they were still eating their Chinese takeaway. So I sat, we chatted, got on really well. I won the wedding. Before I'd even shot the wedding, Nikki got back in touch and said, did I fancy pitching to become the photographer for the Hearing Dogs? Forgive me if you've heard this story. [00:22:00] And of course, I said to her, well I've never photographed dogs before, I'm very much a people photographer, it's very much about portraiture. What does it entail? And she said, well that's why I'm asking you, is because I don't want it to be about the dogs, I want to make the hearing dogs a brand that represents helping people with hearing loss. It's not about the dogs. The dogs are hearing aids for people who suffer with hearing loss. Would you consider it? So I said I'd consider it. I pitched for the work. I worked out a photograph of some dogs. I won it. And I'm still there. That's what, 11, 12 years ago? Still doing it. Still loving it. That's where I was with the Paralympian this week. And coincidentally, Nikki now works at Air Ambulance. And she's dragged me over there. Dragged me, that sounds terrible. She's pulled me into working with them as well. One client, one person, an individual who we've looked after throughout. Right from the minute I sat on her sofa, while her and her fiancé sat and ate their Chinese takeaway in front of me. And the one [00:23:00] thing about that, I was starving. I was sitting there thinking, oh God, give me some food. I had to wait until I had closed the pitch out. I'd thrown everything back into the Land Rover and was heading my way back and I could find something to eat. But you should always think of your business, not as a crowd, not, I mean, we do, sorry, I'm contradicting myself slightly here. We work on averages and Sarah and I constantly talk about it's an averages game. It's an averages game. And so it is when you're looking at your numbers and analyzing your sales per shoot, your margins, your revenue per year. Yes, that's an averages game. But your clients are not. Each of your clients is truly unique. And if you're a photographer, I mean that in the absolute strictest sense. They are unique. Banks, shopping centers, car [00:24:00] servicing, they use lines like that. You're unique. You're important to us. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. They don't have to mean it. They can get away with saying it. But not really meaning it, because we're all expecting exactly the same service from them. But, if you're a hair salon, or a beautician, or a personal trainer, or of course, a photographer, when we say to a client, you are unique, you better mean it, because it's true. You build a business, one client. By one client, by one client, and you treat each of them uniquely. If you drift into that whole kind of rinse and repeat, rinse and repeat, rinse and repeat, not only are you going to run an. inefficient business that doesn't do justice to your clients, my suspicion is you're going to get pretty bored because that type of photography, at least for me, isn't at all interesting. I love the idea that [00:25:00] in every one of those cars, I saw on the M25. was another client who would look differently, would be wearing something different, would look different, would have their hair different, I'd have to light them differently, they had a different business or occupation, so we'd probably have to tune if we're doing headshots, it'd be different, or if they're a family, doing it differently. Every client is unique. You build a business. One client, by one client, by one client, and that's my view on the matter. See, I told you it wasn't deep, but I do really believe it. You really do need to think of this kind of, certainly this kind of business, where your client is in front of your camera. You build a business, one client at a time. And on that happy note, on that happy note I'd love to see you next week, or this week, it is now At the convention, if you're around, I'd love to catch up and have a beer. Mine's a Guinness. That sounds really bad. Buy me a drink. That's not what I'm saying at all. I really am not saying that. I'm simply saying I would love to sit and have a drink. I'll buy [00:26:00] you a drink. Well, not everyone. There's a lot of you, but I'll, you know, we'll have a drink, have a chat. I'm so excited to be going. It's going to be clearly if January is anything to go by, this is going to be one heck of a year. So I hope it's the same for you. I hope you're firing on cylinders. I hope you're having a time of your life. If not, let's have a chat about motivation and excitement at the convention. If it is, well, maybe you could do the same to me to keep me buoyed up too. And in the meantime, whatever else, ladies and gentlemen, be kind to yourself. Take care.  

Hey Friend! Of course, setting goals is a great place to begin when vision casting, but do you ever look at those big, fancy, audacious goals and think, "Where do I start?" Does the overwhelm keep you from even taking those first steps, let alone building consistent momentum because you don't know how? Today, I want to encourage you to do something super basic, and that is the concept of the Win Per Day. It's the thing I come back to that keeps me going and has made all the difference in my business when I've felt stuck or frustrated for whatever reason. If you are looking to grow your business and want to know where to put your focus, grab a notebook and pen, then take some time to write down your big takeaways from this episode so you can go from dreaming to truly taking action. I pray this blesses you! Xo, Stef   Next Steps: Watch the Free Podcast Workshop: http://podcastforgrowth.com Watch the Free Clarity Workshop: http://freeclarityworkshop.com Join the Stefanie Gass School: https://stefaniegass.com/school Grab Your Freebies: https://stefaniegass.com/ Join the FB Community: http://stefgasscommunity.com   >  

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Today we interview Shane Sims, CEO of Kivu Consulting. We'll be talking about the current state of cybercrime and insights from incidents his consulting firm has recently worked. We'll discuss some of the latest stats and trends related to ransomware, as well as thoughts on future cybercrime trends. Shane will also share some stories from his time as an FBI agent, working undercover as a cybercriminal. Segment Resources: Report - Mitigating Ransomware Risk: Determining Optimal Strategies for Business One of the biggest challenges in security today is organizations' reluctance to share attack information. Perhaps legal teams are worried about liability, or maybe execs are just embarrassed about security failures. Whatever the reason, this trend makes it difficult for organizations to help each other. CrowdSec's mission is to make this process automated, anonymized, and seamless for security teams. We talk to Phillip Humeau, one of CrowdSec's founders, about what it's like to build a such an unconventional cybersecurity business - one based around crowdsourcing and open source software. This week, in the enterprise security news, AI dominates new funding rounds (I'm shocked. This is my shocked face.) The buyer's market continues, with lots of small acquisitions SingTel sells off Trustwave at a significant loss Yubico goes public (actually, a month ago, sorry we missed it) Yubico can also now ship pre-registered security keys New cybersecurity tools for board and exec-level folks Lessons learned from recent ransomware attacks Healthcare is increasingly under attack A study on CISO tenure - longer than you might think! Don't miss today's squirrel stories at the end! All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-336

Today we interview Shane Sims, CEO of Kivu Consulting. We'll be talking about the current state of cybercrime and insights from incidents his consulting firm has recently worked. We'll discuss some of the latest stats and trends related to ransomware, as well as thoughts on future cybercrime trends. Shane will also share some stories from his time as an FBI agent, working undercover as a cybercriminal. Segment Resources: Report - Mitigating Ransomware Risk: Determining Optimal Strategies for Business One of the biggest challenges in security today is organizations' reluctance to share attack information. Perhaps legal teams are worried about liability, or maybe execs are just embarrassed about security failures. Whatever the reason, this trend makes it difficult for organizations to help each other. CrowdSec's mission is to make this process automated, anonymized, and seamless for security teams. We talk to Phillip Humeau, one of CrowdSec's founders, about what it's like to build a such an unconventional cybersecurity business - one based around crowdsourcing and open source software. This week, in the enterprise security news, AI dominates new funding rounds (I'm shocked. This is my shocked face.) The buyer's market continues, with lots of small acquisitions SingTel sells off Trustwave at a significant loss Yubico goes public (actually, a month ago, sorry we missed it) Yubico can also now ship pre-registered security keys New cybersecurity tools for board and exec-level folks Lessons learned from recent ransomware attacks Healthcare is increasingly under attack A study on CISO tenure - longer than you might think! Don't miss today's squirrel stories at the end! All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-336

Welcome to Episode 112 of Self-Funded with SPencer, featuring Landon Fielding of Brite! Navigating the world of employee benefits can often feel like an overwhelming and confusing task. From understanding different plans to making informed decisions, employees are often left feeling lost and uninformed. This is where Brite Benefits comes in. Co-Founded by Landon Fielding, a seasoned benefits consultant, Brite Benefits is a revolutionary benefits education platform designed to simplify the complex world of employee benefits. Catering to the Broker's Book of Business: One of the standout features of Brite Benefits is its software specifically catered to the broker's book of business. Whether you are a small company with just two employees or a large enterprise with 156,000 employees, Brite Benefits can handle benefits education for companies of all sizes. This flexibility ensures that every employee receives the necessary information to make informed decisions about their benefits. Integrations and Decision Tools: Brite Benefits goes beyond just providing education. It offers integrations for ACA plans, making it easy to import standardized plans and rate sheets. Additionally, its decision tools can handle robust RBP style programs, ensuring that employees have access to the most suitable options for their specific needs. This data-driven approach helps brokers drive their benefit strategies effectively. Empowering Brokers and HR Teams: Brite Benefits aims to empower brokers and HR teams by providing them with the necessary tools to drive their benefit strategies. The platform offers feedback from employee surveys, allowing brokers to identify solutions and make informed decisions. By involving spouses in the benefits process, Brite Benefits improves communication and understanding, leading to better decision-making. Driving Engagement and Participation: One of the biggest challenges in the benefits industry is low participation and engagement. Brite Benefits addresses this issue by providing an engaging and user-friendly platform. Users can access Brite Benefits through a magic link, eliminating the need to download apps or provide user information. The platform offers an overview of available benefits and provides embedded decision tools to recommend suitable options. By simplifying the benefits selection process, Brite Benefits encourages users to engage and make informed decisions. Conclusion: Brite Benefits is revolutionizing the traditional benefits guide experience by providing a digital platform that is easy to access, navigate, and understand. By offering integrations, decision tools, and ongoing communication, Brite Benefits ensures that employees have the necessary information to make informed decisions about their benefits. The platform's focus on education and empowerment benefits both brokers and employees, leading to cost savings and increased engagement. With Brite Benefits, the confusing world of employee benefits becomes simplified, empowering employees to make the best choices for their health and well-being. So, why not embrace the power of Brite Benefits and transform your employee benefits experience today? Chapters: 00:00:00 Benefits education platform 00:05:27 Career in Insurance and Benefits Consulting 00:11:18 Revolutionizing Employee Benefits 00:17:18 Challenges in the Benefits Broker Market 00:22:53 Starting a Healthcare Software Company 00:28:54 Brite Benefits: Revolutionizing Benefit Guides 00:34:31 Driving Participation in Benefits 00:40:24 Benefits education and software suite 00:46:40 The Future of the Insurance Industry Links:  @SelfFunded  Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFunded Website - https://britebenefits.com/ Brite Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/getbritehr/ Landon LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/landon-fielding-970808b4/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spencer-harlan-smith/support

Welcome to Episode 112 of Self-Funded with SPencer, featuring Landon Fielding of Brite! Navigating the world of employee benefits can often feel like an overwhelming and confusing task. From understanding different plans to making informed decisions, employees are often left feeling lost and uninformed. This is where Brite Benefits comes in. Co-Founded by Landon Fielding, a seasoned benefits consultant, Brite Benefits is a revolutionary benefits education platform designed to simplify the complex world of employee benefits. Catering to the Broker's Book of Business: One of the standout features of Brite Benefits is its software specifically catered to the broker's book of business. Whether you are a small company with just two employees or a large enterprise with 156,000 employees, Brite Benefits can handle benefits education for companies of all sizes. This flexibility ensures that every employee receives the necessary information to make informed decisions about their benefits. Integrations and Decision Tools: Brite Benefits goes beyond just providing education. It offers integrations for ACA plans, making it easy to import standardized plans and rate sheets. Additionally, its decision tools can handle robust RBP style programs, ensuring that employees have access to the most suitable options for their specific needs. This data-driven approach helps brokers drive their benefit strategies effectively. Empowering Brokers and HR Teams: Brite Benefits aims to empower brokers and HR teams by providing them with the necessary tools to drive their benefit strategies. The platform offers feedback from employee surveys, allowing brokers to identify solutions and make informed decisions. By involving spouses in the benefits process, Brite Benefits improves communication and understanding, leading to better decision-making. Driving Engagement and Participation: One of the biggest challenges in the benefits industry is low participation and engagement. Brite Benefits addresses this issue by providing an engaging and user-friendly platform. Users can access Brite Benefits through a magic link, eliminating the need to download apps or provide user information. The platform offers an overview of available benefits and provides embedded decision tools to recommend suitable options. By simplifying the benefits selection process, Brite Benefits encourages users to engage and make informed decisions. Conclusion: Brite Benefits is revolutionizing the traditional benefits guide experience by providing a digital platform that is easy to access, navigate, and understand. By offering integrations, decision tools, and ongoing communication, Brite Benefits ensures that employees have the necessary information to make informed decisions about their benefits. The platform's focus on education and empowerment benefits both brokers and employees, leading to cost savings and increased engagement. With Brite Benefits, the confusing world of employee benefits becomes simplified, empowering employees to make the best choices for their health and well-being. So, why not embrace the power of Brite Benefits and transform your employee benefits experience today? Chapters: 00:00:00 Benefits education platform 00:05:27 Career in Insurance and Benefits Consulting 00:11:18 Revolutionizing Employee Benefits 00:17:18 Challenges in the Benefits Broker Market 00:22:53 Starting a Healthcare Software Company 00:28:54 Brite Benefits: Revolutionizing Benefit Guides 00:34:31 Driving Participation in Benefits 00:40:24 Benefits education and software suite 00:46:40 The Future of the Insurance Industry Links:  @SelfFunded  Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFunded Website - https://britebenefits.com/ Brite Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/getbritehr/ Landon LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/landon-fielding-970808b4/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spencer-harlan-smith/support

Creating a business from scrap requires you to accept the risks that come with entrepreneurship, overcome ever-changing challenges and above all else nurture the passion that drove you into the business in the first place. In this episode of But Who's Counting?, host Dave Hartley is joined by Jimmy Sansone, Brother and Co-Owner of The Normal Brand, a St. Louis-based clothing startup success story. Dave and Jimmy discuss how they grew The Normal Brand from their parents' basement to eight stores across five states with ups and downs along the way. The conversation dives into:·      Overcoming sudden adversity and leading your team to the other side intact·      Putting family first in the family business and why Jimmy's most important title is “Brother”·      Managing supply chain disruptions and keeping shipments on schedule·      How to build a business that scales even once it leaves your home state“Action is the best response [to an unexpected disaster]. We couldn't control everything, the one thing we could control was our reaction to it. Action is the best antidote to anything and so getting to action right away instead of sitting and stewing about it is something that my mom, my dad, my grandparents always encouraged.” -Jimmy SansoneResources to Count OnWant more insight into Dave and Jimmy's conversation? Check out these resources to learn more:·      Check out The Normal Brand's lineup of elevated clothing that fits your normal·      Connect with Jimmy on LinkedIn·      Follow The Normal Brand on InstagramMake sure to never miss an episode by subscribing on Spotify, Pandora or Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think by rating and reviewing. Keep up with more Anders insights by visiting our website and following us on social media:Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Join Heather this week as she shares what steps to take and what to do every day to grow your team and your business one person at a time. Heather shares her DMO or daily method of operation focusing on the power of the one person. Building a legacy business can happen by taking many small steps and in small increments over time with this method. Episode Highlights:・Growing your team one person at a time can help you grow a massive business over time・Four steps that will take you as little as 15 minutes a day・Step one: Say the prayer "Lord, who is one person that I can show your love to today?"・Hand over your business as a ministry that God can use to bless and serve other people・The second step is to ask yourself, "Who is one teamie I can encourage today?"・Your words, your heart, and your cheering them on can be the difference maker to take them to the next level in their business・The third step is asking yourself, "Who is one customer I can check in with or help today?"・Taking the time to check in can be a great way to start connecting with people ・This can be some of the most impactful time that you spend in your business・The last one is to ask yourself, "Who is one dream customer that I can intentionally connect with?"・Intentionally think what is my relationship with this person? What is maybe the next conversation that needs to happen? JoDee Watkins on The Stories of Light: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-to-lead-network-marketing-scale-without-social/id1602912073?i=1000587914265 Episode Resources/References: ・Seint's Income Disclosure ・Texting with Project Broadcast ・Easily Edit Your Videos + Podcast ・Get 50% off Stunning Emails Want more help from Heather: ・Automate to Replicate - Copy my exact customer follow-up automations formula ・Replicate Your Results - Grow your income + impact beyond your own personal effort Connect with Heather: Called to Lead Telegram Community HeatherKBurge.com heatherkburge@gmail.com You can also text (912) 405-8912 any of these keywords to learn more: CONNECT (to stay in touch on all the things) PODCAST (to get a direct link to the Called to Lead Community) COLORMATCH (to try Seint Beauty)

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce Mignon Francois, a true inspiration in the world of entrepreneurship. Mignon François is a #1 national best-selling author, entrepreneur and renowned baker who has inspired millions on her journey of going from drowning in debt to building a multi-million dollar cupcake empire – The Cupcake Collection. Get ready to be amazed by Mignon's journey, all fueled by unwavering belief.Imagine starting a cupcake venture without knowing how to bake. That's Mignon's story – a journey of determination and passion. She began by selling cupcakes from a small window, and a pivotal moment came when a neighbor offered her a game-changing opportunity. With just $5 and boundless faith, Mignon transformed her path.Mignon went from debt to promise and she's made a pact with herself that her success would be shared to inspire others. Believing in the power of not quitting and trying different paths until you find the one that's for you. Her story is a reminder that it's never too late to pursue your dreams.Connect with Mignon: @mignon.francoisCheck out her Book: Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a RecipePress Record, my once a year bootcamp to teach you how to start and launch your very own podcast, kicks off the first week of October. Join me here before seats sell out!https://www.joannebolt.com/pressrecordHave you joined the largest women's podcasting community yet? It's where all the magic happens. Connection, collaboration, masterclasses Q&A and more. I can't WAIT to welcome YOU inside the Podcast(H)er Network! www.podcasther.com

Adam Levitan meets up with Underdog Fantasy founder Jeremy Levine to discuss the current state of the growing company, what the future looks like, and more. In this episode, we discuss: Everything you need to know about Underdog Fantasy in 2023 Links mentioned in the episode: ETR's Top-300 Rankings for Underdog Fantasy Mike Leone's Best Ball Mania Manifesto Miller: Micro-Level Play-Calling Trends of 2022 Timestamps: (1:21) - Was the best ball boom expected?(5:00) - Are we still in the early stages of the boom?(7:55) - Tools and automation on Underdog drafts(10:40) - The future of Underdog(16:09) - Jeremy's take on the sports betting industry(20:16) - The restrictions on innovation from taxes(23:15) - Limiting on sportsbooks(26:02) - When can we expect the Underdog Sportsbook?(28:30) - Underdog overseas(29:04) - Hindsight analysis on lockdown markets(32:54) - Underdog credits and rewards programs(33:41) - Hosting home leagues on Underdog(34:15) - Algorithms for determining draft orders(36:11) - Jeremy's next business venture? WE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality analysis in fantasy football in your inbox, FREE. Join our email list today and we'll send you a FREE PDF copy of our 10 Late-Round RB Targets for 2023: https://bit.ly/establishtherun Want ETR on your team this season?  Our 2023 DRAFT KIT has you covered with: Silva's Top 150 and Tiers for Drafting Continuously Updated Rankings for Every Format Sleepers and Busts Best Ball, Dynasty, and Season-Long Props (Draft Kit Pro) And tons more! All in one place. Subscribe now at https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/ $100 BONUS: Looking to play Best Ball on Underdog? If you don't have an Underdog account yet, use promo code “ETR” for a first deposit match up to $100. SIGN-UP LINK: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run DFS OPTIMIZER: We have launched a new tools company called THE SOLVER.​​ THE SOLVER will not have any content - just the software we think fantasy players need to win.​ ​Check it out: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etr FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell chats with Melanie Wells, founder of Lifeologie. Lifeologie is a multi-location counseling center that focuses creative solutions to stuck problems. In this episode, David and Melanie chat about what it was like to start the first location, how she knew when to scale, and some of the hurdles along the way. Show links: https://wefixbrains.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniewellsdallastherapist/ https://www.instagram.com/wefixbrains/ https://www.facebook.com/wefixbrains To start your own podcast, be sure to check out https://realdavidezell.com/courses/ and use code "ROLLERCOASTER" at checkout for 20% off! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdavidezell/message

A great discussion about the nation and the world food system is had today by Jay Truitt, Andrew Henderson and Trent Loos. Let's remember the folks that started this rumor want us to stop consuming animal products completely.

Patrick breaks down the Golden State Warriors' 119-97 road win over the short-handed Sacramento Kings. In a game the W's had to have to keep their non-Play-In hopes alive, the Kings rested four of their best players. The W's ended up winning handily but still flashed some of the consistency issues that have haunted them all season. With their fate still in their own hands, they just need to beat the lowly Portland Trailblazers on Sunday to wrap up either the 5th or 6th seed and earn a desperately needed week of rest. Can they do it or will they stumble in their biggest, most important gimme game of the season? (0:00) W's beat the Kings (4:01) Comparing the end of this season to last season (6:43) W's should be able to avoid the Play-In (8:58) Jonathan Kuminga's growth continues to impress (10:52) Are you feeling relief or exhaustion at this point in the season? WATCH ALL PODCAST EPISODES ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL youtube.com/OaklandWarriors SUPPORT THE SHOW paypal.com/support/OaklandWarriors patreon.com/OaklandWarriors BUY AN OAKLAND WARRIORS T-SHIRT oaklandwarriors.myshopify.com CONNECT WITH PATRICK Twitter: twitter.com/OaklandWarriors Mastodon: sfba.social/@warriors Post: post.news/warriors Facebook: facebook.com/OaklandWarriors QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR BUSINESS INQUIRIES: oaklandwarriors.com@gmail.com MUSIC BY PAPER SON: paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-son Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/oakland-warriors-a-golden-state-warriors-podcast/donations

“It was miserable…I had a lot of doors shut in my face.” Angie Hicks is a self-described introvert who thought she was destined for a career as an accountant. So how then did she decide on starting a business by going door to door on the streets of Columbus, Ohio? The Angie's List co-founder talks about how it all started, growing up in Fort Wayne and life lessons learned from her parents.

Thanks for watching and listening! In this episode, Gordon talks about 3 new social media platforms. Two fit really well for business and one is just for fun. Learn about ... Telegram - a dedicated messenger app Swell - a micro-podcasting app And more!Thanks so much for watching and listening!If you would like to learn more about Gordon's coaching, reach out at Capitalize Your Best --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisisgonnahurt/support

It's easy to think that in order to succeed, you need to know all the answers, exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to do it all, right now. However, the way you actually grow your business is one decision and one action at a time. Without every answer and without all the certainty and guarantees your brain desires.Truthfully, that's how you create any result in life. Unfortunately, what we do in our minds is complicate this and judge ourselves because this approach seems too simple, so clearly it can't actually work.  And then we do a lot of overthinking, overplanning, over-perfecting, and essentially under-doing.Today I'm walking you through how growing your business and changing your life one decision at a time actually looks, what it means for you as a busy business owner growing her business, how it applies to your life, and how to put it to use every single day.And I'm sharing three questions that will help you stick with this approach, even when you feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of your goals and to-do list. To learn more or work with Sarah: sarahnemecek.comSign up for Think Like a Rich Woman, my free course, to learn even more ways to change the way you approach your business and life and guide your brain toward the things you actually want.Follow me on Instagram and tell me what your biggest takeaways are from each episode or how you're applying the work in your own life and business.

I am so excited to have one of my favorite colleagues on the podcast today, and we are going to be discussing what it takes to change the game in your life. It can be scary to take a leap of faith and change jobs, careers, or anything really in life. Let's be honest, we have a lot of beliefs about what we're allowed and not allowed to do in business, our careers, and life. Join Coach Megan Moore and I as we bust those limiting beliefs up, and here Meg's tried and true practices that will help you change the game. Highlights from this episode:(02:28) The power of the right question(07:15) What does being up against it mean to you?(12:52) How a curious question changed everything(15:34) They didn't think I would do it, but I proved them wrong…(20:57) Taking a break before change(25:55) What's the right answer?(33:21) Create the reality you want(39:27) Work with Megan now! As mentioned in this episode:Share your Curiosity Challenges, learnings, and any questions Stay in Touch With Coach Meg:Megan@MeganMooreInc.comwww.MeganMooreInc.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-megan-moore/Instagram: @poweroftherightquestion Exciting Offerings from Coach Meg:The Powerful Pivot: 12 Week Small Group Coaching to Elevate Your Career or Business One on One Coaching:Currently accepting individual clients for weekly/bi-weekly business and career coaching.The Deep Dive: half or full-day coaching virtually or in-person to focus on your career, business, or personal needs. Deep Dive sessions individualized for the client.IT'S TIME!We are so excited that LIFT(her) the 12 month group coaching program for women is back and a new Cohort starts April 5, 2023.Are you a woman in business? Been thinking about taking a leap? Ready to make bold and massive moves? Love collaborating with highly committed and motivated women?CLICK HERE and apply to join us for the LIFT(her) 12 month coaching program for women where you will get the results you want as we dive into the four pillars of "The LIFT Method" to create an EPIC year of impact, growth, and success.Connect with Coach Kelly and for more resources please visit: www.kellyjmobeck.com Let's Get Social, follow Coach Kelly:@KellyMobeck on LinkedIn@KellyMobeck on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend, and it would mean so much if you could take a quick moment to write a REVIEW on Apple Podcasts.This Podcast Proudly Produced by the Podcast Boutique: www.thepodcastboutique.com

Scaling your business one to many is easier than you thought. Finding or pivoting the business model that feels right for you in your life and business stage is important in feeling fulfilled in your business.   Tune in today's video to find out more.   Schedule a Call with Elona: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/.../30minfreestrategycall Website: www.elonaloparicoaching.com   Grab Elona's Books: https://www.elonaloparicoaching.com/books.html   Join our Facebook Group Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneursofthelifeschool   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elonalopariofficial/

Greg is a Tennessee native, raised by military parents that had an early desire to serve others. After college Greg commissioned into the US Army as an Armor officer and spent 11 years serving his country. He deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq, led Soldiers in combat and was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his actions overseas. Greg's time, experience and training in the military gave him the foundation that Delta Financial is built upon. He believes that leadership and building a winning culture of discipline and selfless service is the crux of any great organization. For over 4 years, Greg learned the insurance industry, gained the skills to become a record breaking producer, and infused his leadership style into the teams and agents that have come to follow him. Greg's determination to become the best and serve others to reach those same top levels are what set Delta Financial apart from other organizations in the insurance industry. “Everything in this business comes down to discipline, hard work and service to others. If you can maintain those three with a positive attitude you will succeed beyond your wildest dreams, and help others do the same along your journey. Be The Difference, Redefine Excellence!”

Kelly Capers' original side hustle was selling recipes online. After dabbling in several online ventures over the past 8 years, find out what FINALLY clicked, and what's working for this busy boy-mom today. Tune in for juicy nuggets you won't want to miss! Follow Kelly on Tiktok | Instagram | Facebook

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Rick Silva is a Business Networking Group Referral Coach, Guru, Mentor, and Author. He is also the creator of the One Referral Away Referral Marketing Course.  Rick helps Realtors, mortgage professionals, insurance agents, financial planners, and entrepreneurs earn more referrals without cold calling and chasing leads by building a referral-based practice.  In this Interview, Rick Silva will tell you the secrets of how you can Make Your Business One Referral Away from Greatness!-The best way to reach Rick Silva.www.onereferralaway.com/-Hey, thanks so much for listening!If you enjoyed the podcast, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to the show.And if you'd rather listen to the show on YouTube, check out my channel and subscribe there.-I'm a huge believer that when you're feeling your best, you can do your best. Check out some of my previous podcast episodes!Start Building Wealth Through Real Estate InvestmentWhy Passive Income Is Important for Real Estate Agents4 Key Metrics to Analyze Business Opportunities--Stop

If you build your business one post at a time, shouldn't that content be so valuable to strengthen your business.  Think of building the house on sand or rock parable. So why not make each piece of content like a mini-masterclass?Sign up for 12 Days of Giving 2 Ways.Text or email. Scroll to the bottom of this page to find out more. I'm always here to chat! Facebook Instagram

I'm talking with Candice Hozza, a spiritual strategist and business intuitive whose mission is to give back to others through her intuitive gifts and be the voice that lives inside of others. She is able to achieve this by helping them find their soul's alignment through the Akashic Records creating transformation in their lives and businesses.  What Are The Akashic Records  Listen as Candice explains how, after being disenchanted with almost every area of her life, her journey to becoming a spiritual leader through the teachings and healing she found in the Akashic Records began. Most liken the Akashic Records to a library but, to Candice, the Akash is more like an infinite database full of resources and potential. There is a beautiful intimacy and oneness that exists in the records. When you read for someone else, you get to share that with them. And it is this oneness that makes the information held there perfect for spiritually creative entrepreneurs.  Past Lives, the Akashic Records and Business  One area where Candice finds a lot of blocks for business owners is in past lives. There are 9 parameters in the Akashic records you can heal from. These are the ways we can become energetically stuck. One is past lives. Vows taken in past lives can sometimes bleed over into a current existence. An excellent example she often sees would be a vow of poverty. You can see how any entrepreneur still carrying energy from a poverty vow could face immense difficulty crafting a profitable business. The Records hold our information in energetic form. By accessing this energy for guidance on the multitude of decisions business owners have to make, they are able to use more aligned information in that process than just the logical information purely of the intellect.  A Consistent Theme in the Records  When I asked Candice what is the most consistent challenge she sees in the Records right now, she answered without hesitation. Self Love. Candice explains that anytime we experience change (like someone with a 9-5 corporate job deciding to become an entrepreneur) a new version of ourselves is created. A new identity. Change is always disruptive even when it's for the best. Each of us experiencing change has to learn to accept this new identity and integrate it into our being. The Akashic Records can help us do that.   The 4 Core Blocks Holding Us Back  Candice explains in depth the 4 core blocks she sees business owners struggle with over and over. The Birthing Block. The Personal Energy Block. The Past Life Block. And the Identity Block. Identit is the block she sees most often for entrepreneurs which led to that common theme of lack of Self Love we discussed earlier.  A Message For You From the Records  Listen as Candice opens the Records and tunes in to the energy of those listening to deliver messages about what most spiritual business owners need right now. She felt there is confusion being held by business owners about the next right direction. Nextly, she felt the need to remind us to emotionally support the next generation through the immense changes happening in our world right now. She also felt that our Guides want to be gentle with us around “what's next” as we all emerge from the cocoon of the last few years and begin to travel and engage more with environments external to our safe space. And lastly, Candice, emphasized the core truth of the importance of Love and doing all that we do from a heart centered place.   Here's to staying Spiritual and Ambitious.  Candice's SuperPower Quiz  The Totally WOO Program  Grab Your Copy of Candice's Book  Join the Quantum Connection Program  Candice's Instagram  My interview on Candice's Podcast  Messenger of Spirit Oracle Cards  Whitney's Instagram  Episode Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To gain control of your business, you need to map out your standard operating procedures (SOPs). Today's guest explains where you can start. Irene Tyndale is the Founder and CEO of Irene Tyndale Weddings & Events, an award-winning and full-service boutique event planning firm based in Atlanta. With a background in corporate event planning, Irene... The post WII 106: Gain Control of Your Business One SOP at a Time, with Irene Tyndale appeared first on Timeline Genius Blog.

Jim McKelvey was about to sell a piece of his glass blowing which hadn't moved from the shelf in years if it weren't for the fact that smart phones couldn't accept credit cards. This was the crazy idea that lead to him to build Square in 2009. To Jim's wonder, Square triumphed over it's behemoth competitor, Amazon. Jim studied what Square had done differently. That's when he saw it. A strategy he now calls the Innovation Stack. Discover how to become competition-proof and build an unbeatable business. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the secret to scaling a staffing company internationally? According to my special guest Andy Mackin, relationships are a key driver of business growth. In this episode, you will hear how Andy transitioned from serving with the Irish Navy for 21 years to becoming an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. He shares his story of rapidly expanding his staffing company from six employees to 200 in less than 8 years.  At Mackin Talent, their number one value is “Relationships Matter.” Listen to Andy explain exactly how they invest time and resources to build stronger client relationships. He reveals how they've embedded this core value into their systems and procedures from the way they sell to the way they deliver their service. Andy is the CEO of Mackin Group, which encompasses Mackin EHS & Mackin Talent. They're an award-winning business services company headquartered in Ireland and operating globally with 200 team members in 12 countries. Episode Outline and Highlights [3:47] Discussion on Andy's process for posting original content on LinkedIn. [7:08] Andy's reading challenge and book recommendations. [11:09] Why Andy started a health and safety consulting firm after leaving the navy and how that led to building a staffing agency. [23:04] Great life lessons that Andy shares from working as a server/waiter. [27:25] Breaking down the stages - growing from 6 people to 200. [33:38] The business value of building relationships and treating everyone the way you want to be treated.   [42:10] How to engage and build relationships with clients with a hybrid setup. [48:55] Andy's strategies for building business roles and framework. [50:30] Biggest challenges when scaling a business rapidly. [53:56] Andy shares his biggest learning experience from 2014 up to now. Life Lessons From Working as a Waiter Andy's story is interesting and colorful indeed - before setting up his own consultancy business, he served in the Irish Navy for 21 years. After retiring from the Navy, he set up his own health and safety business which led to him setting up a talent and staffing agency. What struck me is when Andy shared his stint as a server or waiter before joining the navy. He described it as his best 10 and a half months experience in life. For him, the life lessons he learned and the experience of dealing with people are invaluable. It became a foundational step in his journey that he attributes to his success in the recruitment space. Andy shares: “It is all about people. People that you deal with, life is all about people. I think recruitment is a pretty solid industry where it is all about people. How you get on with people, how you react to people, how you react to candidates, how you react to clients… it has served me well.” How Relationship Building Was the Key to Scaling the Business One of the keys to the growth of Mackin Talent is they partner with multi-national corporations and support them in rolling out sizeable EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) projects. As a small business, how do they win these major accounts? According to Andy, it's simple - relationships. Corporations are made up of people. He can form a relationship with one person in a company, land small opportunities, and expand from there. Eventually this leads to larger and larger opportunities. Of course, it is expected that they can deliver, which they do.  To further strengthen their business relationship, they ensure that an onsite engagement specialist is present with their clients free of charge. This investment ensures that the project runs smoothly, resulting in less worries for their clients, and more repeat business for Mackin Talent. This practice enables them to embed themselves within their clients, and deliver excellent service.  Their guiding principle is to treat other people how you want to be treated. The Importance of Meeting Clients Face-to-Face How much relationship building are you doing remotely versus in person? This is the same question I asked Andy during this interview. Since the pandemic, a lot of business owners are conducting the majority of their meetings virtually. But how critical is face-to-face relationship building when you are looking to scale your business? For Andy, they still allocate at least 65% in-person relationship building but are on the track of further increasing it to 75%. He spends thousands of dollars quarterly just to meet with employees and clients in person - the creativity and collaboration are just different when done in person. It is nice to speak with people regularly via Zoom, but meeting them in person levels up the relationship. Our Sponsors This podcast is proudly sponsored by i-intro and Recruitment Entrepreneur. i-intro® is an end-to-end retained recruitment platform. Their technology and methodology allow recruiters to differentiate themselves from the competition, win more retained business, bigger fees and increase their billings. Their software combined with world-class training enables you to transition from transactional, contingency recruiter to consultative, retained recruiter. Instead of being perceived as a “me too” vendor, you'll be positioned as a “me only” solutions provider. Be sure to mention Mark Whitby or The Resilient Recruiter. Book your free, no-obligation consultation here: www.recruitmentcoach.com/retained   Recruitment Entrepreneur is the world's leading Private Equity firm specializing in the international recruitment industry. If you've dreamed of starting, scaling and selling your recruitment business, this is your chance. James Caan and his team at Recruitment Entrepreneur are actively seeking ambitious recruiters who they can invest in. They provide everything you need to grow a successful recruitment business including: funding, financial expertise, coaching and mentoring, operational strategy, backoffice support, marketing and talent attraction solutions. Be sure to mention Mark Whitby or The Resilient Recruiter. Start a conversation here: https://www.recruitmentcoach.com/vc   Andy Mackin Bio and Contact Info  Andy originally hails from Dundalk,Co Louth, in Ireland. The eldest of eight, Parents Roy and Roseleen.   Andy joined the Irish Naval Service at 18 in 1985 and has been in Cork since. He served for 21 years as a member of the Irish Naval Service and, during this time, qualified as an electrician. It was here that he gained his initial experience with risk management and developed his appreciation of Environmental Health and Safety. Andy retired from service in 2006 as Petty Officer. Andy holds a Diploma in Health and Safety from University College Cork  a Certificate in Training and Education from NUI Galway, and has over twenty years experience in the field of Environmental Health and Safety.  As CEO of Mackin Group he has responsibility for the day to day operations of both organisations, Mackin EHS & Mackin Talent and also works with varied clients across all sectors in Ireland, UK, Europe, Asia and the US. A positive mindset and personal development are key factors in my life to help declutter the constant noise from around the world. 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Welcome to Yoga Boss episode 131, "Consistent $3k Months working on the business one hour per day with Mary Kate Vanecko," A new client interview with Mary Kate! "Mary Kate Vanecko is the founder of MAVA Boxing, the only program that connects boxing with functional strength training to help high performers build muscle, reduce stress, and connect to their greatness. She is a boxing trainer, yoga instructor, and former Division I athlete fiercely dedicated to using movement to help people expand what they think is possible in their lives."In this client interview we cover: -Shifting from teaching drop-in classes for a couple of hundred bucks a month to $3k monthly revenue. -Creating and owning your unique offer and brand -Working one hour per day ON the business -Raising your price and selling more  -Thinking like a CEO shifting from 'hobby' to business -Learning how to put yourself out there and own expert energy, Connect with Mary Kate Website: https://www.marykatevanecko.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marykatevanecko/?hl=enInstagram @marykatevanecko Email: https://www.marykatevanecko.com/Chicago-based people can sign up for a free boxing consult workout Join The Profitable Yoga Boss Group Waitlist: www. profitableyogaboss.com

Today on Eye on Franchising we welcomed a 20 years experienced and successful franchise sales development professional in Michael Hutchins.  Michael runs a business called One Hour Heating and Air and for decades, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning has been providing quality and reliable HVAC services to homeowners across the country. Their main priority is to provide every one customer with honest work and an excellent experience. They adhere to a strict code of ethics, always offer a high level of service, treat customers with honesty and respect, and offer fair prices upfront. Their experienced and skilled technicians design, install, service, and repair HVAC systems and parts in strict accordance with the highest industry standards across the United States. Real Estate and home ownership continues to grow across the country and during the pandemic we saw what businesses were essential.  Keeping businesses and homes warm when needed and cool when needed shows that a business like One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning is one of those recession proof businesses.This organization works diversely with marketing efforts and links strategies to help grow the franchise community.  The other guest on today's episode is Chad Harrison who is also an expert in franchise development and he talked about the business working process and he mentioned the points of how they work with each client and what important points they look into. • Knowing the area of interest• Qualified discussion about their passion• Standard details to analyze the further process• Investment range For those people interested in being a One Hour Heating and Air franchisee Michael has them go through a five week process and it's designed to provide them with all the information they need to make an informed and educated decision.  And just as important during that time Michael is evaluating them, people are taking their savings out of the bank where it's safe, and they're going to invest it into the one hour concept so it is so important to be set up for success on everyone's side.  A good franchisee needs to be someone that is willing to follow the system, one hours case it's been replicated successfully, hundreds of times across the country. Also key with one hour is that this is about building a team.  Michael and Chad are passionate individuals that highlight the importance of franchise development and the choice of the right brand that fits the right person. If you want to be a part of their business or if you need help finding the one that is right for you contact me today and learn more.Listen in to today's episode to get to know more about franchising, One Hour Heating and Air, and the Authority Brands Family.This is Eye On Franchising, where we share our vision for your franchise's future.https://www.facebook.com/lance.graulichhttps://ionfranchising.com/https://eyeonfranchising.com