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What if hope and happiness were more than just abstract concepts? Join me as I sit down with Dr. Randy Ross, the brilliant mind behind “Fireproof Happiness,” a book inspired by the trials of the COVID pandemic. Randy takes us on a journey through the powerful interplay between hope and happiness, invoking John Templeton’s timeless wisdom that “happiness pursued eludes, but happiness given returns.” Explore the transformative shift from a VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) world to a CAVU (ceiling and visibility unlimited) mindset and discover how hope is not just an emotion, but a dynamic motivational system crucial for achieving success. Our discussion doesn’t stop there. We delve into the foundational beliefs necessary to cultivate hope—positivity, responsibility, agility, and reality—and provide actionable strategies to nurture these traits. Learn how to turn obstacles into opportunities with the simple yet profound question, “What does this now make possible?” Discover the significance of personal narratives and find inspiration from historical figures who have triumphed over adversity. Randy’s insights help us understand how to harness these stories to regain hope and take personal responsibility for crafting our own life stories. In our final segments, we explore the creation of remarkable organizations through conscious awareness and the essential role of emotional health in the workplace. Dr. Randy Ross shares his mission of enhancing employee engagement through relationally rich environments. We discuss the importance of value-based goals, conscious capitalism, and the necessity of fostering a leadership culture rooted in vulnerability, transparency, and trust. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for leaders, dreamers, and anyone seeking to build a hopeful and happy life. Tune in and be inspired to create not just a successful career, but a meaningful and fulfilling journey. Check out the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj5MXN0NY0Q
Join Brian Milner and McCaul Baggett as they explore the power of empathy and storytelling in successful Agile transformations. Learn McCaul's five-step approach to effective communication and discover strategies to overcome common pitfalls in organizational change. Overview In this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian Milner sits down with McCaul Baggett, Chief Agile Officer at CAVU, to discuss the intricacies of communicating change within organizations. They delve into common pitfalls in Agile transformations and highlight the importance of empathy and storytelling in engaging teams. McCaul shares his five-step approach to effective communication, emphasizing the power of testimonials and spreading awareness. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tools for navigating and leading successful Agile transformations. Listen Now to Discover: [1:10] - Join Brian as he welcomes McCaul Baggett, Chief Agile Officer at CAVU and a master of Agile transformation, to delve into the secrets of successful Agile transformation. [3:15] - McCaul emphasizes the critical role of storytelling in engaging and guiding teams through the process of Agile transformation. [5:57] - Brian addresses a common challenge in Agile transformations: navigating the unknown and its impact on team dynamics. [8:01] - McCaul explains how effective communication and a compelling narrative can help teams grasp their value during a transformation. [10:40] - McCaul advocates for going beyond the basic 'why' by incorporating testimonial narratives to create more meaningful connections. [14:39] - Brian suggests using these tools to foster empathy, advocating for their use in both top-down and bottom-up approaches when initiating a transformation. [16:29] - Dive into Mike Cohn's book, Succeeding with Agile, for practical advice on navigating your transformation. Discover strategies for communication, overcoming resistance, and other key aspects of Agile success. [17:54] - Brian inquires about effective ways to connect with and engage resistant individuals within the team. [22:49] - Join McCaul and Brian as they discuss the importance of creating specific best practices that suit the unique needs of this particular team and organization. [28:07] - Brian shares a big thank you to McCaul for joining him on the show. [28:33] - Join Brian in attending Agile conferences to connect with and learn from Agile experts and peers, fostering valuable discussions and insights. [29:53] - If you’d like to continue this discussion, join the Agile Mentors Community. You get a year of free membership into that site by taking any class with Mountain Goat Software, such as CSM or CSPO. We'd love to see you in one of Mountain Goat Software's classes, you can find the schedule here. [30:35] - We invite you to subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast. Do you have feedback or a great idea for an episode of the show? Great! Just send us an email. References and resources mentioned in the show: McCaul Baggett Communicating Change Made Easy with McCaul Bagget and Tom Bullock Succeeding with Agile by Mike Cohn Agile 2024 Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast Certified ScrumMaster® Training and Scrum Certification Certified Scrum Product Owner® Training Mountain Goat Software Certified Scrum and Agile Training Schedule Join the Agile Mentors Community Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an Agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. McCaul Baggett is the Chief Agile Officer at CAVU, specializing in Agile transformations and effective communication strategies. With a focus on empathy, storytelling, and practical tools, McCaul helps organizations navigate change and foster sustainable Agile practices. Auto-generated Transcript: Brian (00:00) Welcome in Agile Mentors, we're back. This is another episode of the Agile Mentors podcast. I'm with you as always, Brian Milner. And today I have the one and only Mr. McCaul Baggett with us. Welcome in McCaul. McCaul Baggett (00:13) Hey, thanks Brian, really glad to be here. Brian (00:15) Very excited to have you. For those who aren't familiar with McCaul, McCaul is the chief agile officer at Cavu. He has been working in transformations for quite a long time doing some large-scale transformations at different organizations. One that he is allowed to publicly mention is John Deere, but there's others that he's been a part of as well. You know companies are funny that way. They don't always necessarily want you to publicize things for some reasons. I don't know why. McCaul Baggett (00:43) Yeah. Brian (00:44) We were joking about that earlier. But I wanted to have him call on because we were both at the Agile 2023 conference, and I saw him on the agenda, and it was one of those sessions I didn't get a chance to go to, unfortunately, but really thought it was an interesting topic. I wanted to have him come on and kind of chat with us a little bit about this. So his topic was about communicating change and communicating change in an easy way, you know, kind of making that an easy process. So let me start there with you, McCaul, on this is, what do people get wrong when they're going through a transformation and we make the decision to go through a big change in our organization? What are some of the common pitfalls organizations fall into when they make that decision? McCaul Baggett (01:34) Well, let me start by saying it wasn't me solely that was doing the talk. I did have some partners there with me. And if you look it up, you should definitely speak to them as well or look them up as well. Dana Dismukes is a transformation lead for Dell. Tom Bullock is the chief storyteller for Scrum Inc. And really the academics of the talk came out of Tom's brainchild. But through my work, I got a chance to apply it. And it was precisely because of this very issue, the ch- the- non-working approach that many organizations take to communicating about change. There's a tendency in a lot of change management structures to discuss the need for communication, but as Agilists, we don't inherently do a lot of study of the nature of communication. And so I would say probably the biggest, most common error that people in a transformation of any kind and most close to my experience in Agile transformations make in communicating about change is going about it from a way that is, from the perspective of trying to reassure their teams, their departments that this is something that has leadership endorsement by communicating from the top down. I mean, please forgive the hierarchical metaphor, but getting some senior leader to say, hey, this is gonna be great, you can do it, we're gonna do this. When in fact, the most effective way to communicate to someone, especially someone who's not fully bought in, is by telling them a story of someone who is like them, has experience like them that they can relate to. And that storytelling perspective is what we talk about in this talk, Communicating Change, maybe. Brian (03:16) Yeah, there's a lot just in there to unpack. I mean, just the idea, thinking about, I've talked with a lot of organizations and a lot of people have come through classes and stuff that I've talked with who are going through changes like this, but then they're not really even sure how much their leaders are on board with this. They just, they have some layer of management who says, yeah, this is what we're gonna do, but do the people at the top really feel that way? Do they even know what it is that we're doing? McCaul Baggett (03:34) Sure. I mean, that's even tougher. I would find it hard to even consider it a true transformation if you can't be sure your leaders are bought into it. But you're not wrong. It is stunning how often you get these folks that you run into and they say, my leadership may be willing to do this. I teach a lot of Scrum at Scale. And so we talk a lot about executive Metascrums and executive action teams and prescriptions about how involved the leader should be. And people will sort of stop and say, wait, you want a leader to meet about team obstacles every day? And I say, yeah, or however long those executives are willing to let their teams go without support to removing their obstacles. Like, what is it that they're doing that's more important than clearing the impediments for their teams? But that does tend to be the perspective is, I don't know if my leaders even bought into this change. That's tough. Brian (04:34) Yeah. Yeah, it is. And I think that speaks to some of the fundamental flaws, I think, that people have with transformations before you even get to communicating, right? Just do we know why we're here? Do we know what it is we're trying to do? Those kinds of things. I like to focus on the communication, though, here because communication is such a McCaul Baggett (04:46) Yeah, that's true. Brian (04:56) delicate beast. I mean, it just, you know, when you're trying to speak with another human, even if it's just within your team, you know, it's difficult because we're different personalities and we have different backgrounds and everything else, much less when you're talking about it over an entire organization. I would imagine, and you, I mean, correct me if I'm wrong on this, but I would imagine that one of the biggest sources of kind of consternation or, you know, anxiety I think when these kinds of things happen is the unknown, just not really understanding how do I fit in and what does this mean for me. McCaul Baggett (05:33) Yeah, I think you're absolutely right. Sometimes it's phrased that it's termed what's in it for me. And I think that's the wrong perspective to take. People aren't often necessarily, people are not always looking for some kind of payoff for the transformation. They don't need to know sort of what they get out of it. But I think that you really put your finger on a lot of the reason that we see trepidation with a transformation is because it implies that Brian (05:38) Mmm. McCaul Baggett (06:00) Business as it had been occurring before was not acceptable. What you'd been doing previously was not good enough. And now we need to get you to do it another way. That inherently sort of fundamentally starts with a position of questioning whether or not your position is stable. And that gets, you get some amygdala hijack stuff going on. You get the brain started worrying about existence, not just change. So you're right, contextualizing. Brian (06:26) Yeah. McCaul Baggett (06:29) your communication about this is really important. And I think taking a perspective of empathy and meeting especially resistance in a change environment, a changing environment, meeting resistance with an attempt to understand the perspective really fundamentally underpins any successful communication you're gonna have about change management in general, but communication in particular. Brian (06:52) What do you think about that, McCaul? I mean, if you're a leader in that kind of organization and you recognize this and you see, people are gonna, I'm gonna send people into a little bit of a panic, right? Because you're right, there's no way that I can hear that message, hey, we're gonna do things differently than the way that we've been doing them without kind of self-internalizing, well, that means that something I've been doing has not been acceptable, it's not been good enough, it's not been what the organization needs. How do you communicate that in a way to say, no, it's not you, right? It's kind of a process thing. It's not that you did anything wrong. It's that we found this is a better way of working. McCaul Baggett (07:30) Yeah, so I think starting with that fundamental basis of why this is occurring is really key. But even before you get to the communication about why, it's really important to figure out who it is you're speaking to. So going back to that sort of, that empathy piece, there is a need to get that communication about, okay, it's not that you did anything wrong. and here are the reasons why we're doing it, that is the message we're looking to communicate. But at a communication level, like understanding even how to begin that communication really requires us to take a step back so that we can consider the people we're telling that story to. So just to connect this to the topic that actually came up in the talk about how we do that communication, it's really fundamentally about, and just a quick aside about that talk. So in the Agile 2023 conference, we actually applied for a longer workshop, like 120 minutes, 160 minutes, one of the long time boxes. And they'd come back to us and said, why don't you do one of these 30-minute segments? So we really pared down a lot of the things that we wanted to say. And so to connect back to what really, what emerged was actually, it was actually probably a better talk than if we'd had a longer period of time to do it. We just, we had to cut everything until we could come back with just, Brian (08:36) Yeah. Hahaha. Mm. McCaul Baggett (08:58) the real good nuggets. And what stayed was this. In order to communicate effectively when you're going through any kind of change management process, first of all, having a change management process and a plan for how you're gonna manage that, that's your beginning. But to get a little bit more particular about how we communicate about that change, there is one technique which we agreed was probably the thing to focus on so that it would be most universally helpful. in any stage of a transformation that was going on. And that was creating a, finding a way to create a narrative, a personal narrative that could connect to the various people that you're trying to connect to, right? So to create a testimonial. And so we spent our time in that talk discussing how to really get a useful testimonial. And then once you've... got that how to do something useful with it. And we outline kind of five steps for how to think about this. Brian, tell me if I'm getting too deep or you kind of want to... Okay, cool. And I don't know that these are the only five steps. We try to make it easy to remember. The takeaways that we were trying to give were, you have to be first thoughtful about what it takes to make a compelling testimonial. So this is where I mean, you can't start with why. Brian (10:00) No, no, this is awesome. Go for it. McCaul Baggett (10:21) we're doing this, you have to start with who you're speaking to about why. Because the why shifts. If you're speaking to stakeholders, there's one why. And if you're speaking to the organization, to your employees, to the people that are doing the work, it's not that the why is different, but the way that you talk about it may be different. So once you know what it's going to take to make the testimonial, the next step would be to think about how you can work. how you can set yourself up ahead of time to maximize the potential to make an impact with your audience, to plan. how you're gonna get the story, the testimonial that's gonna resonate. Which is the story that I wanna tell? So fundamentally what we're doing here is we're assuming that, testimonial, this is only one way to communicate, but it's a fairly useful one universally. If you're going to try to get that testimonial, what are the questions that are gonna be useful to the who that you've identified ahead of time? What is the story you need to find to tell? Then step three is actually. having the conversation. So you've already done a lot of pre-work ahead of time before you even begin the process of the discussion. And then once you've started the discussion, once you've got it, using that testimonial, which is typically recorded kind of like this, grounding that in a way that doesn't sound overly positive and really connects with reality, and then using what you've got to spread that awareness as broadly as possible. So five steps. Know, think, get. ground and grow. I don't know if that's a useful mnemonic of any kind, but that's what we came up with. Brian (11:59) That's awesome. No, like I said, easy to remember. Just a few things to kind of keep in mind there. Yeah, I love the concept of telling it as a story, that we're not just, because that makes it much easier for me to see myself then fitting in there. Like we talked about earlier, right? If I have a fear of, oh my gosh, does this mean that I'm gonna lose my job? Does this mean that I'm gonna have to... McCaul Baggett (12:03) Yeah, just five steps. Brian (12:24) now do something that's very different from what I've been trained for or what I'm used to doing or what I wanna do as a career, telling it as a story can kind of allow me to see myself in the story. McCaul Baggett (12:37) You are exactly right. Not only does it allow you to do that, we as humans are wired to do that very thing. We do it all the time. In fact, when you're listening to a podcast like this, you'll often sort of have the sense that you're sitting at the table, thinking through, like you're literally exercising pathways in your brain as if you were participating in the conversation. And that direct involvement allows you to mitigate some of the inherent resistance that you. that you find, that amygdala hijack, that fight or flight response is not present because you're following along in a story, hopefully about a successful element of the transformation. So you really engage that piece right from the very beginning. Brian (13:20) Yeah, I love this and understand to the listeners as well, right? I mean, we're speaking at like a neuroscience level here and trying to understand that, you know, the preparation that needs to be made so that, uh, like McCaul is saying, there's not that amygdala hijack going on of just saying, uh, oh my gosh, I'm panicked. I can't get past this panic. Uh, you know, in my, that's going on in my head that has to be stripped away. That has to be. resolved so that now I can start to learn, now I can start to see and form, like you said, the new pathways. And that is, you know, physically what's going on. We're forming new connections in our brain to say, oh, I've never seen it this way, but let me try to make this connection and see it a different way. McCaul Baggett (14:10) Yeah, not only is it important to do that, we as humans, now I'm stepping a little far beyond my training, so I'll be careful. My understanding is that fight or flight response really lives in an entirely different system, in the limbic system of the brain, much earlier part of the brain. And in order to engage the neocortex at all, or in any significant way to create those Brian (14:21) Ha ha ha. McCaul Baggett (14:39) pathways to be able to see a perspective of the other than our own, we have to kind of dampen that limbic response, that fight or flight. Will I, won't I have a means to feed myself beyond this space? Am I safe before we can start to begin that conversation, to begin that connection with someone we want to connect to? Brian (14:59) Absolutely. And I think this applies not only, I mean, we started in kind of approaching this from sort of a high level top down, like you said earlier. But I think it applies even if you're a Scrum Master, or maybe you're part of a small group in the organization. Maybe you are in an organization that's not agile in any way, but you've gotten permission to have a pilot, to just have a pilot team. McCaul Baggett (15:08) Sure. Brian (15:28) and your desire is to grow this in the organization, or maybe they're doing it poorly and you wanted to have one pilot team that does it the right way so you can start to spread this out to other places. All this applies, I think, to you as well because you're gonna be communicating this and you're gonna encounter the same resistances, right? You're gonna have the same kind of skepticism. You're gonna have the same kind of possibility have someone have amygdala hijacks going on thinking, Oh my God, what's this guy doing? What's this woman doing? Why is she trying to make these big changes in the organization? Is she gonna try to change my job? Yeah, am I under threat? So while we started top down, I think it applies bottom up as well. They're all principles I think we have to think through before we even start to try to communicate with this. McCaul Baggett (16:05) Yeah, am I under threat? Oh, absolutely. I mean, any good scrum master is gonna be thinking and hopefully practicing their ability to deal with any tense conversation. And so that limbic engagement, that epinephrine and adrenaline start coursing through the brain. And you can see it in many people when you're looking at group dynamics, regardless of large or small group dynamics, but any group. that shutdown of the ability to really process new information and assimilate it, you have to start by working past the threat. You have to get people beyond that sort of defensive place before the conversation can even begin. Yeah, I agree. Brian (17:01) Yeah, yeah. Awesome. Well, in how we're talking about this, I kind of had this one scenario in mind I wanted to kind of run by you because I know I've encountered this before. I know, you know, I've encountered this in classes before. So I'm curious kind of how this communication approach would kind of adjust for this kind of individual. But what about the person who just sort of is crossing their arms McCaul Baggett (17:11) Sure, hit me. Brian (17:28) And they kind of take the approach of, ah, this is a fad. It's not so much as an active, hey, I'm gonna really counteract you and go against you to try to dispreview, but I'm just gonna, you know, I'm not budging. I'm gonna stay here, because I know this is a fad and it's gonna change eventually back to the way I wanna do things. So you do whatever you wanna do, but you know, I'm not gonna get on board with you because. I've seen lots of things come and go on this is just another McCaul Baggett (17:59) I think that takes a couple of forms. Certainly some of those, and particularly when I've been asked by an organization to come and do training, you get a lot more of those because, nope, they didn't raise their hand to come and join a public class or something. I think there's really two significant flavors of that engagement. One is, as you described, someone who's just sort of like passively waiting for this to sort of blow on by. And that's a lot more tricky than the one that's actively pushing back. By far, I prefer someone who's willing to stand up and say, this is not going to work here and here are the reasons why. Because to come into the space of someone who is not choosing that engagement is inherently threatening. So you've picked a very challenging person to get through to, um, because directly calling them out and being like, Hey, Brian, you've been really quiet. What do you think of what's going on? when they were not inclined to share that, sort of already starts to engage that, am I prepared to risk saying out loud what I think is gonna happen? And it also, it could inherit, it could just by the nature of asking them to speak out loud that they don't believe in what's going on around them, sets them apart from the rest of the group and could mean that makes them something of a target if they don't feel like their culture is a safe place to speak. So, That is your problem Often I have found that a testimonial based approach, one where you can tell someone's stories about someone in a similar position, not stories about why this is going to work from a leadership position, but a testimonial based communication campaign is one of the best ways to reach folks just like this. You don't need to directly address them. You don't need to confront them. It's fine. If you're not, if you're not buying this, that's okay. Why don't I tell you about where it's happened elsewhere? And frankly, that thing is one of the things that training in person used to be so great for, because you could stand away and kind of watch these people who weren't necessarily bought in, sit back and just study what was going on in front of them. It wasn't being forced on them. They could just sort of watch their teams and you'd do something silly like. Brian (19:58) Yeah. McCaul Baggett (20:17) play any number of the Agile games that are meant to demonstrate things like small batch processing or teaming, right? Team dynamics and that joy that human collaboration and competition can bring in a really small scale in a very short amount of time and like a magic trick you could be like was that fun? Was folding these paper airplanes and throwing them across the room fun? And they'd be like yeah it was fun it's paper airplanes whatever I'm not working and then you could take a step back and say okay Was it fun because you just love folding paper airplanes or was it fun because you were making connections with people that you don't get to do in your daily job? And just sort of, again, the story here is, look what's over there. Look what this says about the nature of communication. It's not testimonial based per se, but it is lighting that fire, that inspiration that I always loved about training. And it's not just in person, but it really... I do miss that about in-person training because you could really connect really well. Brian (21:19) Yeah, I mean, we're talking about communication in general and we can't escape the Agile Manifesto comment about it. It's best done in person face to face, right? So it doesn't mean you can't in another way, it just means it's best that way and it works easiest that way, right? Yeah, I completely agree. Yeah, I just wanted to just, go ahead. McCaul Baggett (21:28) That's right. That's right. I'm sorry. Not to go too far off topic, though, but to that very point, we see this request of many executives later, the return to the office movement being another form of, is that the best way to communicate? Yeah, it is. Is it the only way to communicate? Should we be seeking that to the detriment of our work forces at scale? And there are many reasons that people are choosing to encourage their. employees to come back to the office. But I think part of that is because leadership is also far easier in person. So we're missing some opportunities for leadership to understand how to lead remote teams and may have caused that sort of same challenge. Anyway, another topic. Brian (22:23) No, no, I agree. And I think that part of that as well is just kind of the general whole. I've talked about this a couple of times in the podcast where we, we seem to be stuck in a cycle of trying to find out what is the way to do something versus what is the way for this team, for this organization to do something. There's lots of data out there that we can get, can inform us. Just like if I'm a product owner. There's lots of data that can inform me about the market, but ultimately I've got to make the call about what's right for us to do next. Same thing with the organization, same thing with the team. What's going to work in this instance? McCaul Baggett (23:03) Absolutely. It's probably one of the biggest challenges that I think, uh, when we see transformations, not even transformations, when we see an agile, um, enthusiast really go off track and good. I did it for sure when I was a new scrum master. Like this is how the scrum guide says we're supposed to do things and we're not doing these particular things. We need to do scrum the right way. that sort of the willingness to take a step back and say, well, there are a lot of better practices. Is there a best practice in our case that is true? Actually, the challenge is not, is there a better practice in all cases? And almost certainly not, but there may be a better practice in our case, even a best practice in our case, but you have to be willing to let go of the dogma of this is the way it's meant to be, and instead seeking, seeking to be informed by these, yes, science-based studied practices. It is better to be in person, but let's not fire all our remote employees. Let's, let's figure out another way or let's make teams that can figure out other ways to do it. Brian (24:11) Yeah, absolutely. Yeah, we're in an interesting time, I think, as far as that's concerned, because like you said, it's the dogma, I think, of pragmatism and what's gonna work best in this scenario. Yeah, I struggle a lot in classes, even, when people will bring up certain topics, to ever say always, that this is always, it should always be this way. McCaul Baggett (24:22) Yes. Yes. Brian (24:36) Because I don't know, I frequently will say things like, my experience has been, what I have seen is this, but that's just my experience. And that's a limited set of experiences. You have to line that up against what you've experienced and what your organization is going through and say, hey, does this sound similar? Are we seeing those same things? Are we not seeing those same things? There are best practices. There are some things that we could say, yes, this... And a lot of situations will work best in this way, but not all. And that's where it takes experience. That's where it takes somebody who's been there before to know. McCaul Baggett (25:16) Well, yeah, and a lot of this grew up in a very particular environment, right? So Agile practices, many of the ones that we've adopted, grew up through software, and through software in North America. So one of the things that I've been passionate about, and one of the reasons that I've pursued the career that I have is because a lot of the Agile community looks like you and me, right? So if you take into account not only are these the, quote, Brian (25:29) Ha ha. McCaul Baggett (25:43) but it's for teams that tend to look like you and me, tend to live in North America, and tend to be working on software. And that's such a narrow area that we're foolish to assume that such a thing as best practices have been codified yet. Brian (25:58) Yeah, no, and please, for the listeners, don't get me wrong because if you listen to the show, you know I'm a geek for the data. And I love being able to have really hard scientific data that you can look at and say, hey, studies show that this is how you do this, but you gotta be cautious about asking, was that a rigorous scientific actual study or was this just an internet sampling? McCaul Baggett (26:13) Yes. Brian (26:26) That's not a scientific study. That's just kind of gathering people together and saying, hey, if this group of people who choose to respond to this, what do they think about something versus something else? But you're absolutely right. You have to understand the basis of where this comes from. And the basis of where we get a lot of our stuff is people who look like you and me, who have been working in the software industry for kind of the time we've been working in the software industry. So things have changed. McCaul Baggett (26:50) Yeah. Brian (26:53) cultures change, cultures bring different dynamics into things. And what works for my team of five, six developers based here in Dallas, Texas, is going to be very different from my team that I have five people in India and three people here, or even all the team is in India, or all the team is in Malaysia, or all the team is in Saudi Arabia or Ireland. I've worked with teams all over Israel. McCaul Baggett (27:09) Yes. Brian (27:23) You work with teams in different cultures and you have to understand what the playbook I used for that last team ain't gonna work for this next one because they're different people. McCaul Baggett (27:32) I heard the term coined radical pragmatism. It was, JJ Sutherland said it. And it was, it is precisely what we should be shooting for. Radical pragmatism informed by the best data, informed by the best science, and then immediately thrown away when it's not applicable to the situation we're in. Yes, these are the ladder, the rungs, the steps to head in the direction we need to be headed, probably, but let's evaluate them for ourselves and reevaluate. Brian (28:02) Yeah, if you're gonna go buy a car, you're gonna do your research, you're gonna figure out what gets the best gas mileage, blah, right, all this stuff. But then you're gonna get on the line, you're gonna test drive and go, I just like the way this feels. Ha, ha, ha. McCaul Baggett (28:12) That's right, test drive the car, yes, for sure. Brian (28:16) Awesome. Well, this has been a great conversation. I really have enjoyed having you on, McCaul. And yeah, thank you for kind of sharing kind of some of the wisdom in there from the talk. I know we, you know, the talk was not long and we have not long to kind of dissect stuff here in our podcast, but I appreciate you making time to share with us. McCaul Baggett (28:36) Absolutely, Brian, this is a pleasure. And if you ever need somebody to shoot the breeze with again, give me a call. Brian (28:42) I will take you up on that. McCaul Baggett (28:43) Thanks.
In the Financial Services Business for almost 40 years, Fred has spent his career in Banking, Insurance, Investments, Financial Planning, and Wealth Management. While most institutions look at these disciplines as competing, Fred has a deep understanding they all need to work together in his client's financial lives.In order to have the independence needed, and the resources clients demand, he has aligned himself with CAVU Financial. What brought him to the team is their mission. Managing Partner, Blake Rawson, states the mission consists of “partnering with clients to create and deliver the best, objective, independent recommendations for their financial success”. This allows Fred to focus his talents and experience on providing holistic advice, within a “concierge-sized” practice.Throughout his career, Fred has developed a style that puts the client first. He listens to their concerns, goals, and hopes, as he attempts to understand where they are today and where they want to be tomorrow. This empathetic approach has allowed him to develop deep bonds with his clients and their families. Advice is then driven by a planning and service model that identifies issues, aligns recommendations, and delivers strategies tailored to each of his clients.Fred strives to be the first person clients call when life changes happen.In addition to his experience, Fred has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, and an MBA, both from the University of Akron.Over the years, Fred has taught University level courses at the University of Akron, was a speaker at many local organizations and radio on the topics of investments, the economy, and planning, and was the featured speaker at a large financial services firm on the topic of financial planning for individuals.Because of his loyal clients, Fred's practice has grown over the years due to their enthusiastic introductions to friends, family, and associates.Fred is past Chair of The University of Akron, College of Business, Department of Finance, Advisory Board. He has also been involved with several charitable organizations such as the YMCA, Boy Scouts, Rotary, Hudson High School Music Association and others.A lifetime resident of Summit County, Fred and his wife, Arlene, live in Hudson, Ohio with their daughter, Allison. He enjoys his family, reading, and traveling.Learn More:https://www.cavufinancial.comSecurities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., a registered investment advisor. Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD and CAVU Financial LLC are separate entities from LPL Financial. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk. Tactical allocation may involve more frequent buying and selling of assets and will tend to generate higher transaction cost. Investors should consider the tax consequences of moving positions more frequently.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-fred-cook-partner-wealth-advisor-with-cavu-financial-discussing-choosing-a-financial-coach
In the Financial Services Business for almost 40 years, Fred has spent his career in Banking, Insurance, Investments, Financial Planning, and Wealth Management. While most institutions look at these disciplines as competing, Fred has a deep understanding they all need to work together in his client's financial lives.In order to have the independence needed, and the resources clients demand, he has aligned himself with CAVU Financial. What brought him to the team is their mission. Managing Partner, Blake Rawson, states the mission consists of “partnering with clients to create and deliver the best, objective, independent recommendations for their financial success”. This allows Fred to focus his talents and experience on providing holistic advice, within a “concierge-sized” practice.Throughout his career, Fred has developed a style that puts the client first. He listens to their concerns, goals, and hopes, as he attempts to understand where they are today and where they want to be tomorrow. This empathetic approach has allowed him to develop deep bonds with his clients and their families. Advice is then driven by a planning and service model that identifies issues, aligns recommendations, and delivers strategies tailored to each of his clients.Fred strives to be the first person clients call when life changes happen.In addition to his experience, Fred has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, and an MBA, both from the University of Akron.Over the years, Fred has taught University level courses at the University of Akron, was a speaker at many local organizations and radio on the topics of investments, the economy, and planning, and was the featured speaker at a large financial services firm on the topic of financial planning for individuals.Because of his loyal clients, Fred's practice has grown over the years due to their enthusiastic introductions to friends, family, and associates.Fred is past Chair of The University of Akron, College of Business, Department of Finance, Advisory Board. He has also been involved with several charitable organizations such as the YMCA, Boy Scouts, Rotary, Hudson High School Music Association and others.A lifetime resident of Summit County, Fred and his wife, Arlene, live in Hudson, Ohio with their daughter, Allison. He enjoys his family, reading, and traveling.Learn More:https://www.cavufinancial.comSecurities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., a registered investment advisor. Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD and CAVU Financial LLC are separate entities from LPL Financial. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk. Tactical allocation may involve more frequent buying and selling of assets and will tend to generate higher transaction cost. Investors should consider the tax consequences of moving positions more frequently.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-fred-cook-partner-wealth-advisor-with-cavu-financial-discussing-choosing-a-financial-coach
In the Financial Services Business for almost 40 years, Fred has spent his career in Banking, Insurance, Investments, Financial Planning, and Wealth Management. While most institutions look at these disciplines as competing, Fred deeply understands they all need to work together in his client's financial lives.In order to have the independence needed, and the resources clients demand, he has aligned himself with CAVU Financial. What brought him to the team is their mission. Managing Partner, Blake Rawson, states the mission consists of “partnering with clients to create and deliver the best, objective, independent recommendations for their financial success”. This allows Fred to focus his talents and experience on providing holistic advice, within a “concierge-sized” practice.Throughout his career, Fred has developed a style that puts the client first. He listens to their concerns, goals, and hopes, as he attempts to understand where they are today and where they want to be tomorrow. This empathetic approach has allowed him to develop deep bonds with his clients and their families. Advice is then driven by a planning and service model that identifies issues, aligns recommendations, and delivers strategies tailored to each of his clients. Fred strives to be the first person clients call when life changes happen.In addition to his experience, Fred has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, and an MBA from the University of Akron.Over the years, Fred has taught University level courses at the University of Akron, was a speaker at many local organizations and radio on the topics of investments, the economy, and planning, and was the featured speaker at a large financial services firm on the topic of financial planning for individuals.Because of his loyal clients, Fred's practice has grown over the years due to their enthusiastic introductions to friends, family, and associates.Fred is past Chair of The University of Akron, College of Business, Department of Finance, Advisory Board. He has also been involved with several charitable organizations such as the YMCA, Boy Scouts, Rotary, Hudson High School Music Association, and others.A lifetime resident of Summit County, Fred and his wife, Arlene, live in Hudson, Ohio with their daughter, Allison. He enjoys his family, reading, and traveling.Learn More:https://www.cavufinancial.comSecurities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., a registered investment advisor. Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD and CAVU Financial LLC are separate entities from LPL Financial. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk. Tactical allocation may involve more frequent buying and selling of assets and will tend to generate higher transaction cost. Investors should consider the tax consequences of moving positions more frequently.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-fred-cook-partner-wealth-advisor-with-cavu-financial-discussing-401k-strategies
In the Financial Services Business for almost 40 years, Fred has spent his career in Banking, Insurance, Investments, Financial Planning, and Wealth Management. While most institutions look at these disciplines as competing, Fred deeply understands they all need to work together in his client's financial lives.In order to have the independence needed, and the resources clients demand, he has aligned himself with CAVU Financial. What brought him to the team is their mission. Managing Partner, Blake Rawson, states the mission consists of “partnering with clients to create and deliver the best, objective, independent recommendations for their financial success”. This allows Fred to focus his talents and experience on providing holistic advice, within a “concierge-sized” practice.Throughout his career, Fred has developed a style that puts the client first. He listens to their concerns, goals, and hopes, as he attempts to understand where they are today and where they want to be tomorrow. This empathetic approach has allowed him to develop deep bonds with his clients and their families. Advice is then driven by a planning and service model that identifies issues, aligns recommendations, and delivers strategies tailored to each of his clients. Fred strives to be the first person clients call when life changes happen.In addition to his experience, Fred has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, and an MBA from the University of Akron.Over the years, Fred has taught University level courses at the University of Akron, was a speaker at many local organizations and radio on the topics of investments, the economy, and planning, and was the featured speaker at a large financial services firm on the topic of financial planning for individuals.Because of his loyal clients, Fred's practice has grown over the years due to their enthusiastic introductions to friends, family, and associates.Fred is past Chair of The University of Akron, College of Business, Department of Finance, Advisory Board. He has also been involved with several charitable organizations such as the YMCA, Boy Scouts, Rotary, Hudson High School Music Association, and others.A lifetime resident of Summit County, Fred and his wife, Arlene, live in Hudson, Ohio with their daughter, Allison. He enjoys his family, reading, and traveling.Learn More:https://www.cavufinancial.comSecurities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., a registered investment advisor. Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD and CAVU Financial LLC are separate entities from LPL Financial. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk. Tactical allocation may involve more frequent buying and selling of assets and will tend to generate higher transaction cost. Investors should consider the tax consequences of moving positions more frequently.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-fred-cook-partner-wealth-advisor-with-cavu-financial-discussing-401k-strategies
In today's episode, Suneera shares her conversation with Stevie Clements, Chief Marketing Officer at CAVU Consumer Partners, and Allison Ellsworth,Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Poppi We dive deep into their journey of building a successful brand and disrupting the soda industry. From the challenges of rebranding and accepting feedback to the power of building a strong community around your brand, Stevie and Allison share their valuable lessons learned and provide inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs. Get ready to be motivated and empowered as we explore their insights on branding, product development, and the art of scaling a business. Connect with Stevie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevie-clements-58626a95/ CAVU: https://www.cavuconsumer.com/ Connect with Allison: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-ellsworth-50528a27/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonellsworth/?hl=en Poppi: https://drinkpoppi.com/ Connect with Suneera: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ Connect with CEO School: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/ Are you a female founder looking to scale? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you to take the leap ⚡️ Doors to The CEO Collective, the #1 platform for female entrepreneurs, are now open and we want YOU inside our room. Whether you're at the beginning stages of your business, or you're ready to create a successful exit, we have the exact tools and resources you need to finally reach your next level and we'll get you there through quality mentorship, accountability, community, and education. Join us inside & get access to: ⚡️ Our all-in-one platform where you can find our upcoming events, find our resources, and connect with like-minded female founders ⚡️ 4-8 Monthly community-led workshops to bust through blockers and partake in invaluable networking ⚡️ Fireside chats with celebrity entrepreneurs who leave our community feeling inspired ⚡️ Monthly workshops led by 9 figure founder, Suneera Madhani to revolutionize the way you learn ⚡️ A cohort of 6-12 women who match you at your level with a certified coach that is an active CEO ⚡️ And more! Learn more and join now: https://theceoschool.co/collective Shop our Merch: https://theceoschool.co/the-shop
In the Financial Services Business for almost 40 years, Fred has spent his career in Banking, Insurance, Investments, Financial Planning, and Wealth Management. While most institutions look at these disciplines as competing, Fred has a deep understanding they all need to work together in his client's financial lives.To have the independence needed, and the resources clients demand, he has aligned himself with CAVU Financial. What brought him to the team is their mission. Managing Partner, Blake Rawson, states the mission consists of “partnering with clients to create and deliver the best, objective, independent recommendations for their financial success”. This allows Fred to focus his talents and experience on providing holistic advice, within a “concierge-sized” practice.Throughout his career, Fred has developed a style that puts the client first. He listens to their concerns, goals, and hopes, as he attempts to understand where they are today and where they want to be tomorrow. This empathetic approach has allowed him to develop deep bonds with his clients and their families. Advice is then driven by a planning and service model that identifies issues, aligns recommendations, and delivers strategies tailored to each of his clients.They have often remarked that if anything happens to them, or if they need anything, Fred is the first person they or their spouse will call!In addition to his experience, Fred has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, and an MBA, both from the University of Akron.Over the years, Fred has taught University level courses at the University of Akron, was a speaker at many local organizations and radio on the topics of investments, the economy, and planning, and was the featured speaker at a large financial services firm on the topic of financial planning for individuals.Because of his loyal clients, Fred's practice has grown over the years due to their enthusiastic introductions to friends, family, and associates.Fred is past Chair of The University of Akron, College of Business, Department of Finance, Advisory Board. He has also been involved with several charitable organizations such as the YMCA, Boy Scouts, Rotary, Hudson High School Music Association, and others.A lifetime resident of Summit County, Ohio, Fred and his wife, Arlene, live in Hudson, Ohio with their daughter, Allison. He enjoys his family, reading, and traveling.Learn More:https://www.cavufinancial.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., a registered investment advisor. Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD and CAVU Financial LLC are separate entities from LPL Financial.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-fred-cook-partner-wealth-advisor-w-cavu-financial-discussing-portfolio-preservation
In the Financial Services Business for almost 40 years, Fred has spent his career in Banking, Insurance, Investments, Financial Planning, and Wealth Management. While most institutions look at these disciplines as competing, Fred has a deep understanding they all need to work together in his client's financial lives.To have the independence needed, and the resources clients demand, he has aligned himself with CAVU Financial. What brought him to the team is their mission. Managing Partner, Blake Rawson, states the mission consists of “partnering with clients to create and deliver the best, objective, independent recommendations for their financial success”. This allows Fred to focus his talents and experience on providing holistic advice, within a “concierge-sized” practice.Throughout his career, Fred has developed a style that puts the client first. He listens to their concerns, goals, and hopes, as he attempts to understand where they are today and where they want to be tomorrow. This empathetic approach has allowed him to develop deep bonds with his clients and their families. Advice is then driven by a planning and service model that identifies issues, aligns recommendations, and delivers strategies tailored to each of his clients.They have often remarked that if anything happens to them, or if they need anything, Fred is the first person they or their spouse will call!In addition to his experience, Fred has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, and an MBA, both from the University of Akron.Over the years, Fred has taught University level courses at the University of Akron, was a speaker at many local organizations and radio on the topics of investments, the economy, and planning, and was the featured speaker at a large financial services firm on the topic of financial planning for individuals.Because of his loyal clients, Fred's practice has grown over the years due to their enthusiastic introductions to friends, family, and associates.Fred is past Chair of The University of Akron, College of Business, Department of Finance, Advisory Board. He has also been involved with several charitable organizations such as the YMCA, Boy Scouts, Rotary, Hudson High School Music Association, and others.A lifetime resident of Summit County, Ohio, Fred and his wife, Arlene, live in Hudson, Ohio with their daughter, Allison. He enjoys his family, reading, and traveling.Learn More:https://www.cavufinancial.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., a registered investment advisor. Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD and CAVU Financial LLC are separate entities from LPL Financial.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-fred-cook-partner-wealth-advisor-w-cavu-financial-discussing-portfolio-preservation
We speak with CAVU president and CXO Mark Stepanian on how young professionals can best take advantage of the opportunities available in the industry.Music: Simply Cheerful by Rafael KruxFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5435-simply-cheerfulLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://www.orchestralis.net/
#best #podcast The Divine Purpose Podcast Se 2 Ep 13 with Eddy Dacius & Wildlord Domingue Eddy Dacius hosts the Divine Purpose Podcast. DPPodcast is a platform for healthy conversations, interviews, and interactions with callers. We all have different opinions; however, the truth is the ultimate mediator. SPECIAL GUEST Will is a Haitian American multi-disciplined creative and brand designer from Long Island, New York. His work and style are influenced by 90s culture and aesthetics. He also has led design teams across a wide range of brand design projects through the development of visual, brand identity, and social aesthetics. Will has worked with brands such as Amazon, The Institute of Black Imagination, LOOP, and CAVU Ventures in assisting the creative director with brands such as Once Upon A Farm, Beekeepers, Nécessaire, Osea, Farmer's Dog, and Obé. His process is about developing a message through consistent design and communication through optimism and creative tenacity. Wildlord is a The City College of New York (CCNY) graduate with a BFA in Digital Design. After graduation, he spent time in venture capital as the only Design intern for CAVU ventures. He later went on to freelance for John Henry as a designer for JH Media, creating social and engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. Along the way, Wildlord landed a role as Lead Media Designer for LOOP insurance, helping with branded design projects and a brand's aesthetic. He spent the last two years learning and coordinating with team members to generate impactful creativity. https://www.willdomingue.com/ THANK YOU FOR WATCHING! -----------------------STAY CONNECTED -------------------
Deliciously different, with a refreshing approach to building a brand. Made the “Old fashioned way,” reaching consumers in an entirely new way. CAVU works with brands like Beyond Meat, Bai, Vital Proteins, Jennifer Garner's Once Upon a Farm, ONE bars, Oat-ly, Skinny Dipped, and Bulletproof. Chief Brand Architect Stevie Clements joins Justin to discuss how CAVU helps consumer brands accelerate growth.
We discuss his business, raising capital, coding, a little bit about how he grew up, networking, scrum, and more checkout: https://cavu.co/
In this episode, we're being joined by Chris Sims, founder and CEO of member company CAVU, to talk about the amazing work they're doing around the intersection of diversity, equity, & inclusion, computer science education, and workforce development. We'll be talking through some of the diversity and equity gaps that organizations like CAVU are filling, how technical frameworks like SCRUM help build inclusive, “people-first” products, and what leaders around the globe can do to empower the next generation of innovators.
People around us need help. Our inclination is to rush in, fix the problem, and rush out. After all we have stuff we need to do, ourselves. But we can get stuck. And stay stuck. For months.Dan Dickson wanted his friend's pet project, a wine store in Manhattan, to succeed. Dan had the skills to add online transactions to their web site. But, he didn't want to get stuck doing all the work forever.Dan Dickson built the new site, and created the wine database structure. Because he didn't want to create a dependency, he left the work to the store staff. They added a few new entries were made to the database, but they were incorrect.Through a couple of tries, and many months, it never went live.He set everything up not to get stuck. And there he was: stuck.He commiserated with Mirela Petalli MSN-ed RN, Dan R Greening, and Matt Zimmerman on the Mindful Agility team.Hidden challenges were the problem. Dan Dickson couldn't find a path forward, until he looked at the bigger picture from a mindful, agile lens. And then, things started improving.Call to ActionThe CAVU company sponsored Scrum training for Mirela Petalli and Dan Dickson a couple of months ago. CAVU is a benefit company that teaches Scrum to both commercial and underrepresented communities. Christopher Sims and Dan Greening were co-trainers. Mirela and Dan Dickson are now Registered Scrum Masters and Registered Product Owners.We have recently held live online meditations and classes. If you'd like to get notified about those, do one of three things: join the Facebook group called “Mindful Agility Community,” or like the LinkedIn showcase called “Mindful Agility.” We have an email list at mindfulagility.com, as well.You can help us out by giving us a written review on Apple Podcasts, or by sharing our episodes with friends.CreditsMany thanks to Dan Dickson for joining us in this episode.Cover photo by DepositPhotos
Philip Hernandez talks with CAVU's Mark Stepanian about The Twilight Saga: Midnight Ride attraction at Lionsgate Entertainment World in Zhuhai, China. In addition to providing an overview of the ride, Mark talks us through some of the special technologies that help make the attraction fully immersive.For more information on InPark Tracks and for a free subscription to InPark Magazine, visit inparkmagazine.com.The following music was used for this media project:Music: Epic Heroic Conquest by MusicLFilesFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8691-epic-heroic-conquestLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles
Episode 14's guest is Ray Robinson, CAVU's Chief Revenue Officer and our resident expert on the AWSP – the Alabama Workforce Stabilization Program. Ray is joining us today to discuss just what is the AWSP and how can Alabama companies (and Alabama-based employees) benefit from the program.
This episode, in honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we're featuring representatives from App Association member companies CAVU and Quokka. Cyber expert Nikos Kiourtis, co-head of research and development at Quokka, is providing practical strategies and resources to mitigate risk from the small business perspective, and fellow member Chris Sims, CEO of CAVU, is providing context and insights about the way SCRUM and best cyber practices go hand-in-hand. Their cyber and SCRUM tips and pointers led to an amazing fireside chat, hosted in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), where they explored the biggest threats facing small businesses, what measures should be taken to mitigate vulnerability, and how technical frameworks like SCRUM can help put people at the center of cybersecurity.
Episode 12 welcomes back CAVU's own Mateo Antelo. Mateo is one of CAVU's Scrum Masters and part of the team responsible for the company's Agile practice. Mateo's closing sentiment in our Daily Scrum is often a reminder to “Stay Chatty” and today we'll be talking more about the importance of communication in a Scrum Team.
In Episode 11 we welcome Ethan Summers, the CEO of Birmingham, Alabama, based Fledging who specializes in consumer electronics with a focus on storage, data transfer, and power delivery. Ethan worked with CAVU to develop a Supply Chain course as a pre-requisite for our upcoming Scrum & Hardware on demand course.
In Episode 11 our podcast host Rebecca Dobrinski will be chatting with Nick Maloof, Product Education Lead at O3 Solutions and an alum of the CAVU Scrum Bootcamp. They'll be discussing their interest in Scrum, their bootcamp experiences, and what Nick has learned putting his Scrum training into practice.
Our guest for Episode 9 is Millissa Blanchard, CAVU's E-Learning & Instructional Design Developer and our podcast producer. During the pandemic, everyone talked about the great resignation and how people, especially women, were changing careers. Millissa and Rebecca will be talking about how she changed industries and her work at CAVU.
In Episode 8 we welcome back CAVU's COO Dr. Larry Tribble. Today we will be chatting with Dr. Tribble about the book Crucial Conversations and why communication is key, but understanding how you handle difficult conversations is so important.
Shandel and Scott discuss the remarkable and beneficial tool- The Working GeniusThe Working Genius is designed by The Table Group. It's an assessment for anyone who desires to know their "Working Genius". Everyone has at least two Working Genius'. Therefore consequently everyone has two Working Competencies, and two Working Frustrations. The key is to work in the arena that correlates with your Working Genius.There are 6 types of Working Genius with the acronym WIDGETWonder-The natural gift of pondering the possibility of greater potential and opportunity in a given situation.Invention-The natural gift of creating original and novel ideas and solutions.Discernment-The natural gift of intuitively and instinctively evaluating ideas and situations.Galvanizing- The natural gift of rallying, inspiring and organizing others to take action.Enablement-The natural gift of providing encouragement and assistance for an idea or project.Tenacity-The natural gift of pushing projects or tasks to completion to achieve results.This Podcast sheds some light on this great tool and why it's essential to any organization.Check out shandelgroup.com/CAVU for weekly tips for all levels of leadership in your organization.Please email us your questions and give us feedback to: podcast@shandelgroup.comSubscribe for our free Daily Quote with Shandel Group at shandel.comVisit our website http://www.shandelgroup.com
It's back to school time, Summer vacations are wrapping up and now is the time to get your team on the same page to finish strong in the last quarter. In this episode Shandel and Alan Andersen talk Organizational Optimization. What we mean by that is? How healthy is your team and are they all sharing the same vision, vigor, and vitality? Shandel Group performs Optimization Diagnostics for any and all businesses, teams and organizations. This Diagnostic tool allows you the Leader and the your team to quickly pinpoint areas that need special focus and attention so that the entire organization can run optimally. This diagnostic helps reveal issues by focusing on three areas of concentration: priorities, people, and performance. When these three areas are optimal, the business will be healthy and able to grow. CLARIFY PRIORITIES X ALIGN PEOPLE + ESTABLISH PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKSFor more information on the Optimization Diagnosis please visit our website: https://www.shandelgroup.com/optimizeCheck out our newsletter: 6 Ways to Recession Proof Your Businesshttps://satchel.works/@shandel/6-ways-to-recession-proof-your-businessCheck out shandelgroup.com/CAVU for weekly tips for all levels of leadership in your organization.Please email us your questions and give us feedback to: podcast@shandelgroup.comSubscribe for our free Daily Quote with Shandel Group at shandel.comVisit our website http://www.shandelgroup.com
This Bonus episode once again welcomes CAVU's CEO Chris Sims. Chris recently attended the Agile 2022 conference in July and we'll be chatting about his experience at Agile 2022 and what thoughts, ideas, and inspirations he's bringing back to CAVU.Visit our blog for a more in depth recap of each day!Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4
Episode 7 features CAVU's own Mateo Antelo. Mateo is the Content Team's Scrum Master, CAVU's Scrum of Scrums Master, and the Product Owner of our Company Agility team. He's here for a conversation about an important Scrum event, The Retrospective.
This episode is all about "YOUR LEADERSHIP FIRST". You as the Leader set the tone in the organization by modeling the values which establish the culture. Therefore walk the talk. Be authentic. Be humble, and confidently lead your team. Grow your Emotional Intelligence by focusing more than ever on your Self-Awareness. Do the coaching work to grow your own leadership first and then demand it from your team. Personal GROWTH is not optional.Lead by serving. Recall the last series we did on the S.E.R.V.E. model of leadership. Dive deep with a trusted advisor on the huge benefits of self-awareness, extending trust, real connections, vision-focused living and empowering others to shine.Check out our newsletter: 6 Ways to Recession Proof Your Businesshttps://satchel.works/@shandel/6-ways-to-recession-proof-your-businessCheck out shandelgroup.com/CAVU for weekly tips for all levels of leadership in your organization.Please email us your questions and give us feedback to: podcast@shandelgroup.comSubscribe for our free 66 Seconds with Shandel Group at shandel.comVisit our website http://www.shandelgroup.com
Episode 6 once again welcomes CAVU's CEO Chris Sims. This time we'll be talking to Chris about Single Serving Scrum and how you can get work done faster on a team of one.
6 Ways to Recession Proof your business. We use the acronym STEADY to drive home the point that the best way to recession proof your business is to master the basics in order to weather any storm that may come.Our motto: "Stay Steady and Thrive." Emphasis on the Thrive part!STEADY:Simplify EverythingTrain, Teach & Invest in Your TalentElevate StructureAttitude is Everything Double Down on Culture Your Leadership FirstToday we are talking about CULTURE. We at Shandel Group believe Culture is driven by not only YOU as the leader but by the purpose, mission, vision and values of the organization.Are you and every member of your team, living and breathing the purpose, mission, and values? If not, make a fast effort to get back to them. If you are not clear on them, get us on board with you ASAP to discover and define those values. It is not that you ‘have'' them, it is that you live them, and make decisions with those values in mind. DEFINE IT CLEARLY. Do you define your culture or are you defined by your culture? What I mean by that is that we all have a company culture and it has its embedded norms...like it or not? For example, in your culture, do you run on time, or it is fine to be 5 minutes late? Some cultures do not embrace change, others demand it. This is the time to make sure that your cultural norms are the ones that you are driving and are helping you achieve your purpose!Check out our newsletter: 6 Ways to Recession Proof Your Businesshttps://satchel.works/@shandel/6-ways-to-recession-proof-your-businessCheck out shandelgroup.com/CAVU for weekly tips for all levels of leadership in your organization.Please email us your questions and give us feedback to: podcast@shandelgroup.comSubscribe for our free Daily Quote with Shandel Group at shandel.comVisit our website http://www.shandelgroup.com
In this episode Shandel and Melanie Montgomery discuss, why Attitude is so important.This podcast is about why you should have a growth mindset. How to reframe your attitude to handle difficult situations. The key to having a good attitude is through proactively taking ownership of whatever situation you are in. You have to power to influence others based on your behavior and your ability to be personally accountable no matter what seems to be "happening to you". The sooner you recognize you have the power and the "say" as to what may be happening to you, the sooner you can regulate your emotions and demonstrate a positive reaction.Check out our newsletter: 6 Ways to Recession Proof Your Businesshttps://satchel.works/@shandel/6-ways-to-recession-proof-your-businessCheck out shandelgroup.com/CAVU for weekly tips for all levels of leadership in your organization.Please email us your questions and give us feedback to: podcast@shandelgroup.comSubscribe for our free 66 Seconds with Shandel Group at shandel.comVisit our website http://www.shandelgroup.com
Hey Gen X Leader: confounded by your millennial and Gen Z staffers? At a loss for how to make an organizational change and DEI happen in my conversation with Leslie Short, the President and the Founder of the CAVU group. We discuss managing the generational divide in organizations, acceleration of DEI, the difference, and the snapshot of today's generation who are entering the workforce. For more about Leslie: https://www.leslieshort.com/ To connect with Leslie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-short-1020052/ You can also follow her on: Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/leslieskimmedia?_rdc=1&_rdr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/k.i.m.mediallc/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/kimmediallc Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/kimmedia/ Resources and Websites Mentioned in the Podcast: The Cavu Group - https://thecavugroup.com/ Marshall Goldsmith - https://marshallgoldsmith.com/ K.I.M. Media LLC - https://kim-media.com/ (Leslie's Book) Expand Beyond Your Current Culture - https://www.amazon.com/Expand-Beyond-Your-Current-Culture/dp/1947540130 —--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUOTES “If you can communicate the big picture of the focus, mission, values, and how this is going to be executed, then you wouldn't be stuck with every generation that asked him for all these other details…” - Leslie Short “There's much more communication that's expected. To give a quarter and say, go and do this without the context of the bigger picture, that doesn't work for this generation.” - Leslie Short “For the younger generation, you have to understand that you have talent, but you also have a huge talent that hasn't been released yet that maybe needs to be cultivated…” - Leslie Short “Culture… You have to cultivate. That's the expectation of how you expect people to work, how you expect people to show up, how they should be trusted when they show up, how you handle meetings, what your branding, your mission, your values, and your vision is, and how you make that come alive every day.” - Leslie Short “That's why visibility and not transparency are important… That you all are up-to-date on things that are happening.” - Leslie Short “Don't assume that everyone understands the mission. Even though it's printed somewhere, make sure you're clear on the mission, make sure you're clear on the values. Values are very big to this generation.” - Leslie Short “Understand that everyone doesn't work the same way.” - Leslie Short “Be aware of who you're working with, in their strengths and their weaknesses from leadership all the way through…” - Leslie Short “Understanding your strengths and your weaknesses, you have to know what that is in order to be a leader.” - Leslie Short “In order to manage someone else, you have to know what you're good at, and what you're not so good at. And you have to listen, and you have to build trust.” - Leslie Short “You have to build trust, and trust is action. It's not just always a conversation.” - Leslie Short TIME STAMPS TOPIC: What Led Leslie Short to Found the CAVU Group 00:36 - 02:10 TOPIC: Talking About the Ways in Which DEI Has Changed in the Last Three Years 02:32 - 04:37 TOPIC: how do we balance the sort of complexity of the organizational change with the demands of this young workforce 09:29 - 11:24 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nonprofitlowdown/support
Episode 5 welcomes CAVU's COO Dr Larry Tribble. Today we will be chatting with Dr. Tribble about Annie Duke's book Thinking in Bets and discussing whether life is more of a chess match or a poker game.
Why is structure so important to Recession Proofing Your Business? Structure is not only important for how we do what we do, but why we do what we do!When people understand the why behind the how they are even more engaged and productive. Melanie and Shandel discuss the importance of Structure: systems, processes, standard operating procedures, and target analysis to zero in on the right things now.Check out our newsletter: 6 Ways to Recession Proof Your Businesshttps://satchel.works/@shandel/6-ways-to-recession-proof-your-businessCheck out shandelgroup.com/CAVU for weekly tips for all levels of leadership in your organization.Please email us your questions and give us feedback to: podcast@shandelgroup.comSubscribe for our free Daily Quote with Shandel Group at shandel.comVisit our website http://www.shandelgroup.com
Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Jamie Schwartz, COO of Remedy Drinks. Remedy drinks is a rapidly growing kombucha brand. The team makes the tastiest, healthiest live cultured drinks chock-full of live cultures, organic acids and antioxidants and other all natural goodness that's good for your gut and overall wellbeing. Remedy drinks also naturally contain no sugar. Episode Fun Facts: 1) Remedy Drinks is a global brand, founded in Melbourne, Australia. 2) Jamie's historical experience ranges from operating to investing as a former member of the CAVU ventures team. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/subtowellness/support
This episode focuses on your organizations talent- meaning your people.Shandel Group operates to help companies invest in their people, through training and teaching (coaching) so that the people in the organization are equipped to perform optimally and teach others to do the same. Organizations that pour into their talent, not only keep their talent but raise future leaders and increase their productivity. No matter if we are in an economic downturn or we are soaring through an economic boom, investing in the talent you have will always reap great rewards.Check out our newsletter: 6 Ways to Recession Proof Your Businesshttps://satchel.works/@shandel/6-ways-to-recession-proof-your-business Check out shandelgroup.com/CAVU for weekly tips for all levels of leadership in your organization.Please email us your questions and give us feedback to: podcast@shandelgroup.comSubscribe for our free 66 Seconds with Shandel Group at shandel.comVisit our website http://www.shandelgroup.com
Join us for our fourth episode featuring CAVU's CEO Chris Sims as we discuss our latest course release, Scrum@Scale Launchpad.
We are talking about Recession Proofing Your Business. Shandel and Melanie introduced last episode an acronym STEADY to help you, and your business, to thrive even in an economic downturn. This episode they talk about the first letter of the acronym STEADY- "Simplify Everything". To Simplify Everything begins with your business' core values and the "WHY" of your organization. These two form the foundational bedrock of your company. Analyze every part of your structure through the values and the why you are in business in the first place. Your values will help you prune and identify cultural misfits. The keys to being more effective and efficient is having the right people in the organization all going in the same direction with the same purpose. If your organization is struggling and you can't put your finger on the issues. Check out our Organizational Health Diagnostic as part of our Optimization strategy for growing a healthy business. Organizational Optimization DiagnosticCheck out our newsletter: 6 Ways to Recession Proof Your Businesshttps://satchel.works/@shandel/6-ways-to-recession-proof-your-businessCheck out shandelgroup.com/CAVU for weekly tips for all levels of leadership in your organization.Please email us your questions and give us feedback to: podcast@shandelgroup.comSubscribe for our free 66 Seconds with Shandel Group at shandel.comVisit our website http://www.shandelgroup.com
Shandel Group has weathered three of these recessions alongside our clients.We narrowed it down to 6 main points that fit nicely into an appropriate acronym STEADY and motto of “Stay STEADY and Thrive."STEADY:Simplify Everything- “Simplify everything so you can have clarity for the journey.” - Shandel Sutherland Run an Organizational Optimization Diagnostic - a fast track to identifying any looming issues in regards to: People, Priorities and Performance. Optimizing is the key outcome of simplifying. Make sure your company is optimized and healthy to weather this next season.Train, Teach & Invest in Talent- Your people have been through a lot from being laid off during COVID, then overworked during the labor shortage, and now looming layoffs and huge inflation that truly hits the middle class worker hard. Have empathy for your employees and commit to invest in them, both as people first and assets that are precious to you.Elevate Structure- This is where you take the time and implement all the issues you identified in your Organizational Optimization Diagnostic in regards to processes, systems, and broken procedures. Your team will be inspired to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and with the clarity you have from simplifying your structure, and with a team that is fully trained, it is time to sharpen the edge of the spear for the battle ahead.Attitude is Everything- Have a positive mindset. Project an atmosphere of hope and confidence as you lead your team to their next level during economic uncertainty. If you are confident your team will be confident as well. Double Down on Culture- Are you and every member of your team, living and breathing your purpose, mission, and values? If not, make a fast effort to get back to them. If you are not clear on them, get us on board with you ASAP to discover and define those values. It is not that you ‘have” them, it is that you live them, and make decisions with those values in mind. Your Leadership First- Lead yourself through all the STEADY steps in your personal life. Work the steps, and challenge yourself to some real intentional unplugged rest in the next month to sharpen the proverbial saw and prepare for the marathon ahead.Check out our newsletter: 6 Ways to Recession Proof Your Businesshttps://satchel.works/@shandel/6-ways-to-recession-proof-your-businessCheck out shandelgroup.com/CAVU for weekly tips for all levels of leadership in your organization.Please email us your questions and give us feedback to: podcast@shandelgroup.comSubscribe for our free 66 Seconds with Shandel Group at shandel.comVisit our website http://www.shandelgroup.com
Join us for our third episode featuring CAVU's CEO Chris Sims as we discuss how teams can take advantage of the benefits of a Refinement session, why teams and organizations need a vision, and how a good Refinement session makes a difference to not only the team, but the entire company.
We are very excited to announce the Flight Crew, a new program at CAVU that brings together members of our community and the CAVU team to help enhance the peer learning side of the CAVU platform. The Flight Crew are leaders within the CAVU community who serve to foster an environment for Scrum practitioners and learners to support each other's journeys, encourage continued learning, contribute thought leadership, create a space to connect meaningfully.
CAVU is excited to launch of our new podcast, CAVU's 16th Minute!Our first episode features CAVU's CEO Chris Sims and we'll talk to Chris about the beginnings of CAVU, what we do, and where we're going!
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Environmentalist and Santa Fe Independent Film Festival Advisory Board member Kimi Grean talks about the SFiFF environmental films, plus her work with ancient trees and film students with your hosts Gary Farmer and Jacques Paisner and Producer Liesette Bailey 1pm MST 1260KTRC, 1037fm and on the web at santa fe dot com #filmsantafe #sfiff #santafefilm #nmfilm #nmtrue #filmradio
Today it's never been clearer that Performance advertising-- forever linked with the DTC start-up media darlings of the past five years-- is the cool kid on the block. At the same time, mention the word brand building to your CEO and you're likely to be sent to the land of misfit toys . In fact, in his book Post Corona, professor Scott Galloway went so far as to declare the death of the brand age, saying that algorithms, user reviews and convenience all make the old fashioned notion of brand irrelevant today. But.... is all this an accurate view of the world? Will the drug of performance marketing get brands to the future margins and consumer loyalty that longevity requires? To help us answer that question, Lauren Livak and Peter Crosby spoke with John Denny, VP of eCommerce & Digital Marketing for CAVU Venture partners. John is a veteran of brand building, performance advertising, ecommerce and everything in between.
Growing up, Eric Dragonetti admired planes and saw himself becoming an aerospace engineer, designing jet engines. It wasn't until he was touring colleges that he thought he might actually want to be a pilot instead. After 4 years at University of North Dakota, Eric graduated as a certified flight instructor. From there, he built his hours towards becoming an airline pilot. Eric loved flying commercial, until Covid came and shook things up. While furloughed, Eric decided to do enough private lessons to pay the mortgage and eat Top Ramen. When he did return to his commercial role, he realized the aviation market just wasn't the same and no longer worked for him. The decision was clear, it was time to start his own flight school. What You'll Learn: What a discovery flight is and how to arrange one. How a chance meeting led Eric to attend University of North Dakota. The two biggest struggles Eric had when it came to starting a business. How top of the line avionics change the experience. Favorite Quote: “When you have a dream, you wanna go for it, you work for it.”
Stevie Clements, Chief Brand Architect from CAVU Venture Partners and Katie Marston, the Chief Marketing Officer of organic baby food company Once Upon a Farm, join Marketing Matters to talk about the brand's refresh including a new visual identity, tagline, and packaging!
Mark Stepanian is the President and CXO at CAVU Designworks, a company founded by and led by engineers. CAVU engineers stories, solutions, attractions, ROI, and creativity. CAVU is determined to bring new blood to an industry rooted in innovations, while maintaining the legacy of those innovators that came before. At the end of the day, the most important thing engineered is an experience. In this conversation, Mark walks us through the concepts of Experience Engineering, non-linear storytelling, and giving guests agency. Experience Engineering "My job, as the president, is to be the chief listener." The concept of experience engineering refers to attractions and entertainment venues as much as it applies to employees. Mark refers to himself as the “chief listener” because it's critical that he keep his finger on the pulse of what the employees are thinking and feeling so they work collaboratively and effectively. Mark takes the concept of listening to another level when he talks about listening to CAVU's clients and the industry as a whole. Of course, after you've listened, you have to do something with that information. Mark explains that after all of that data is gathered through conversation, a course has to be charted to help an employee reach their goals, build an incredible attraction or engage with the industry at large. Non-linear Storytelling "We build full-scale modules of some of our attractions, simply because people haven't experienced this type of storytelling before and there is no historical data about its popularity." Getting people to understand how a brand new type of attraction will feel or how fun it will be has been a struggle for the team at CAVU. They found that building full-scale modules of their attractions is the best way to demonstrate, rather than tell, a prospective client what to expect from their approach to experiences. On many attractions, the story is neatly laid out in front of the audience and they are positioned to see exactly what the storyteller wants them to see. With CAVU's approach to non-linear storytelling, they take into account the various aspects and directions that need to be considered if the story goes in a certain direction. This makes the development more complicated, but increases the opportunity for guests to want to repeat the attraction and have a different experience. Giving Guests Agency “A positive guest experience, right now, is the belief that everybody has to win. I think that's going to change.” Mark equates giving guests agency to participate and guide their own story to the maxim of, “it's about the journey, not the destination.” This means that losing, or not always winning, could be okay, because the journey is the transformative experience, not the outcome. Taking that a step further, Mark says he feels people are going to start being okay with losing because that means they really taxed and challenged themselves. And if they really want to win, they'll have to ride again. This does not mean that there aren't critical show and story points along the way. There are. Mark explains that the balance of giving guests agency is that they have to still perform within the context of the overall story, especially if there are others experiencing a parallel story at the same time. To learn more about CAVU, visit https://cavudw.com/. Mark can be reached directly at: mark@cavudw.com or on LinkedIn. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our amazing team: Audio and video editing by Abigail Giganan Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Branding and design by Fabiana Fonseca To connect with AttractionPros: attractionpros@gmail.com
The Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing
Presenter: Burkland Associates helps you build the right systems that can keep up with your growth and can handle all the finance, accounting, tax and hiring services that consumer startups need to scale. For more information head to burklandassociates.com Presenter: Skillful runs online, immersive programs that help people launch and accelerate their careers in business roles in tech - Strategy & Ops, Product, Strategic Finance and Growth. Early bird applications for the Core Sprint are now open - use the exclusive code EARLYBIRD2021 if you apply before Dec 1 Click Here to Apply to the Next Cohort Our guest today is Brett Thomas co-founder of CAVU Venture Partners. CAVU Venture Partners builds brands for a healthier world. Some of their investments include WHOOP, Poppi, and Once Upon a Farm. We chat about his transition from hedge funds and the public markets to early stage companies, how his introduction helping companies was getting on billboards and the impact of that channel and how he came to found CAVU. Without further ado, here's Brett. In this episode you will learn: What was your initial attraction to consumer brands? How did you end up at Scout Capital? How did CAVU come together? What's the differentiation at CAVU? When do you typically get involved in startups? Should startups pay more attention to offline What were you learnings from COVID When does it make sense to go to retailHow do you find where the consumer is going How do you get to conviction within a company? How do you think about brand? What makes a compelling brand? What's the main reason why you pass? How do you think about product differentiation? When does it make sense for companies to start omnichannel from the beginning? How should a company think about their channel marketing mix? What's a successful marketing campaign to you? What's one thing you would change about venture capital within consumer? What's one book that inspired you personally and one book that inspired you professionally? Steven Schwartzman - What It Takes What's one piece of advice for founders?
Ep 67: The Vision in Venture Capital with Brett Thomas (co-founder, CAVU Ventures) “Skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.” – Wayne Gretzky Joining us today is venture capital legend and branding expert, Brett Thomas. Brett is the visionary behind CAVU Venture Partners, a firm dubbed "the hottest venture firm in the consumer-packaged goods space" by CNBC. Brett has assembled an all-star team of industry experts at CAVU Venture Partners, including iconic brand builder and CAVU co-founder Rohan Oza (also a personality on TV show Shark Tank), to provide unparalleled and hands-on value to their amazing portfolio brands. CAVU is behind some of the world's leading wellness brands, such as: Bulletproof, Vital Proteins, Thrive Market, Once Upon a Farm, and Beyond Meat. Join the Win the Day group on Facebook:
Brett Thomas is the co-founder and managing partner of CAVU Venture Partners — a leading venture capital firm investing in better-for-you food and beverage brands, as well as companies across health and wellness. Prior to co-founding CAVU in 2015, Brett was the founder of Thematic Capital Partners. In this episode, he discusses the evolving definition of health and how it’s broadening the firm’s thesis as well as the art, science, and luck behind investments in Beyond Meat, Vital Proteins, Hims, and Thrive Market. In addition to all of that he talks about CAVU’s role in a new $225M SPAC targeting the health and wellness space. Enjoy! Episode Notes Watch on YouTube Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Looking for a software development job? Checkout Culture Finders today to be matched with your dream company. NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/ https://drinksupercoffee.com/
Nathan Jones is the founder and CEO of eXP Maven, a company that analyzes the extensive data that themed entertainment venues already have to find opportunities to improve their guests’ experiences and become more successful. Nathan founded eXP Maven in 2020, seeing an opportunity to help the attractions industry do more with less and find opportunities for improvement that are beneficial to both the business and its guests. Nathan grew up in Vancouver. When he was a child, he attended the Expo 86, the World’s Fair of 1986 that was held in Vancouver. There, he experienced the wonders of the themed entertainment industry, including instant classic attractions like Vekoma’s Scream Machine roller coaster. Inspired by the fair, Nathan learned that he could someday have a career in themed entertainment, and that is exactly what he has succeeded in doing since then. Nathan’s first true taste of the themed entertainment industry came in 1998 when he joined WhiteWater as a construction manager. Years later, he would leave WhiteWater as one of its vice presidents in order to join Vekoma, the makers of the inspirational Scream Machine that he had experienced years earlier at Expo 86. When asked about the differences between the two companies and their attractions, Nathan said that there are more similarities than differences. Despite focusing on different styles of attractions, waterslides versus roller coasters, WhiteWater and Vekoma both make incredibly high precision attractions that require a delicate balance of different criteria, such as weight distribution and monitoring part tolerances, in order to create rides that delight and thrill amusement park guests. One unique aspect that Nathan loves about WhiteWater is its involvement throughout the entirety of a new project, from concept and design to manufacturing, delivery, and install. It was that unique vertical integration aspect that drew Nathan back to WhiteWater to become the president of its water rides division. Later, he would also go on to join Cavu as its COO. During 2020, much of the attractions industry was being devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic. During this challenging time, Nathan realized that attractions owners and operators were being forced to make difficult decisions and take a deeper, introspective look at their operations in order to survive. Businesses were looking for ways to work more efficiently and effectively with what they already had instead of investing in new product offerings. Nathan realized this was his opportunity to use his skills to create a new company that would help new and existing businesses thrive despite the pandemic. Nathan founded eXP Maven as a company that would utilize the vast amounts of data that attractions operators already have and look across the different silos of information to find trends and common threads that would lead to recommendations for more efficient operations, additional revenue opportunities, and, most importantly, opportunities to improve the guest experience. Most data dashboards are backwards-looking and tell you about how you did yesterday, but eXP Maven aims to use data to tell you how you can improve tomorrow. One simple example involves looking at a company’s historical attendance trends and how they correlate with different weather phenomena, like rain. If the data shows that 30% fewer guests show up on rainy days, then a rainy weather forecast can inform a need for less staff in order to match the expected attendance. This is known as dynamic staffing. Another interesting example involves using hundreds of heat sensors around a park to identify things such as areas where people congregate, how well fans and misters are doing at keeping areas cool, and potentially profitable areas for an ice cream cart. A key focus of eXP Maven is its focus on creating the right, comprehensive guest experience. According to Nathan, the guest experience is not limited to the simple model of waiting in a queue line, riding an attraction, and then exiting through a gift shop. The true guest experience encompasses all the little details that are sometimes overlooked, such as wayfinding signage or having enough shade to shelter guests on sunny days. It is often all of these little details, not just the big-ticket attractions, that add up to whether a guest has a magical day or a disappointing one. One way that eXP Maven alleviates operator problems, such as overcrowding in an area or underutilization of a particular food stall, is by offering guests incentives, such as a discount, to go to a snack kiosk across the park that isn’t very crowded. These suggestions can be tailored for each guest, creating a convenient, curated, all-inclusive guest experience. Aside from eXP Maven, Nathan gives back to the themed entertainment industry by moderating educational panels, mentoring new industry professionals, and acting on multiple Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) boards and committees. One of the newest committees to be formalized, TEA’s Diversity Committee, is committed to increasing the representation of people of color and women within the attractions industry by elevating their voices. Doing so will help a more diverse subset of the next generation realize that they too can join this exciting industry. Nathan is more than happy to speak with anyone that reaches out to him on his LinkedIn or through eXP Maven’s website. To connect with AttractionPros: attractionpros@gmail.com
Today I’m joined by Brett Thomas. Brett is the co-founder and managing partner of CAVU Venture Partners — a leading venture capital firm investing in better-for-you food and beverage brands, as well as companies across health and wellness. In this episode, we discuss the evolving definition of health and how it’s broadening the firm’s thesis. We explore the art, science, and luck behind investments in Beyond Meat, Vital Proteins, Hims, and Thrive Market. And Brett talks about CAVU’s role in a new $225M SPAC targeting the health and wellness space. More from Brett Brett Thomas is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of CAVU Venture Partners. Prior to co-founding CAVU in 2015, Brett was the founder of Thematic Capital Partners, a private investment vehicle focused on private/public equity investments in the consumer sector. Before entering into the consumer investing space, Brett worked at Scout Capital Management for 5 years, a long-short hedge fund focusing on special situations with over $9B in AUM based in NYC. He is a graduate of Boston College, with a concentration in Finance, and was a Division I Student Athlete. In 2017, Brett was elected to Boston College's prestigious "40 under 40 list" and was named a “Consumer Catalyst” by Forbes as one of the top dealmakers and influencers in the consumer space. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his 3 kids and wife and rooting for all professional Cleveland sports teams, hoping one day to see the Cleveland Indians win a World Series! More from Fitt Insider Fitt Insider is a newsletter and podcast dedicated to the business of fitness and wellness. Join industry-leading operators and investors by subscribing: http://insider.fitt.co
https://UnleashedThePodcast.comhttps://Dan Weedin.comDan Weedin interviews retired Rear Admiral Dell Bull on high level leadership strategies, tactics, and mindset. Dell now serves as VP of Americas for CAVU, where he is part of a team training and developing leaders. The discussion focuses on his years of leadership in the US Navy and how the core values transcend all levels of leadership. To learn more about CAVU's dynamic training program available for anyone, visit their website at https://www.cavuleadershippro.com/. To contact Dell Bull directly, email him at dell.bull@cavu-intl.com.© 2021 Dan Weedin. All Rights Reserved
This CAVU Life, a buffalo, and a mantra. There is a lot to digest and how the heck are they all related? In this episode I breakdown the meaning of CAVU, why the buffalo is my spirit animal and the north star for my van life journey, and how this mantra of the unbound soul can connect us all. Website | This CAVU Life Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thiscavulife/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thiscavulife/support
Hoy tengo de invitada a la fundadora y directora de Cavu Estrategia y Acción, para conversar de algunas estrategias que puedes usar en tu emprendimiento para lograr el éxito. El éxito no se logra de la noche a la mañana, es importante tener una estrategia, revisarla y corregir lo necesario. Rodearse de personas que te hagan crecer y te potencien. Pedir ayuda cuando sea necesario y ayudar a las personas que lo necesiten, eso te ayudará llegar al éxito en tu emprendimiento. Las redes sociales de Cavu son las siguientes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cavuestrategia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cavuestrategia Web: http://www.cavuestrategia.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/finanzasiqcr/message
Lt Col Dan Rooney is the founder of the Folds of Honor organization, an F-16 Fighter Pilot with 3 combat tours in Iraq, and a PGA Golf Professional… just to name a few things, and he's this episode's "Now to Next" guest. We talk what it takes to become a fighter pilot and the major life lessons it has taught Dan. We'd also be remiss if we didn't talk about the story of the Folds of Honor non-profit organization, what prompted Dan Rooney to create it and how it's grown (and still growing) to help so many military families. Lastly, we dive into Dan's new book, Fly Into the Wind! He shares some of the "life storms" that inspired the book as well as some of the acronyms like "CAVU" and "LOE" that have become his personal code of living. Humble and heartfelt, Dan is an amazing person and someone I've been lucky enough to call a friend, and you'll want to check this episode out! Timestamps:1:10: A short bio of Dan's life 2:02: Pro golf and being a fighter pilot 8:01: Dan's two most important life lessons 11:41: Dan discusses the importance of his faith 15:19: The story behind "Folds of Honor" 23:38: "Flying Into the Wind" 28:56: Dan's experience learning from his mistakes 31:26: Where and how to get Dan's book "Fly Into the Wind" 32:04: Dan explains the acronym CAVU 33:46: Dan's "Lines of Effort" 34:48: Volition 38:56: Eliminating Parasitic Decay 42:31: Service Before Self 50:44: Faith Forward 53:37: Go Before You're Ready Resources:https://www.danrooney.com (danrooney.com) https://www.foldsofhonor.org/ (Folds of Honor) Connect With Nick Nanton:http://www.nicknanton.com/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/Nicknanton (Facebook) http://twitter.com/nicknanton (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicknanton (LinkedIn) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOvnpNMTX4pKVIi234pOTg (YouTube)
In this episode of "All the Best," host Sam Leblond talks with Brian Mulroney, the 18th Prime Minister of Canada — and one of President and Mrs. Bush’s closest political confidants and personal friends. Listen as the two discuss Prime Minister Mulroney's incredibly productive political alliance with President George H. W. Bush, their personal friendship that extended well past their politically active days, the deeply personal meaning behind the aeronautical term "CAVU," and why Barbara Bush set the "gold standard" for political spouses. You won’t want to miss this very special episode that helps mark the second anniversary of President Bush’s passing.
For many of you in my network, you may have seen my next guest, Lt Col Dan Rooney at 1 or 2 of our conferences when I was with ABB.If you enjoyed his keynote speeches then, you'll enjoy this conversation I have with Lt Col Dan Rooney about his new book and Fox Nation show, "Fly Into The Wind."A fighter jet takes off into the wind because it requires resistance over its wings to fly and our lives are no different.Embracing this outlook, Lt Colonel Rooney's attitude toward his personal life-storm changed from resentment to humble introspection.Over a ten-year period, he engineered a personal code of living he calls CAVU. CAVU is an Air Force acronym that stands for “Ceiling And Visibility Unrestricted.”Lt Col Rooney has broken down CAVU into ten unique lines of effort (LOE). Each LOE builds upon the previous to provide a new way of living.The book comes out tomorrow, Nov 17, and can be purchased wherever books are sold.#fitwtsts #f16 #author #speaker #foldsofhonor #golf #cavu #volition #synchronicity #quintessense, #pgapro #parasiticdragContact Info for Lt Col Dan Rooneyhttps://www.foldsofhonor.orgTo buy the Fly Into The Wind book go to https://amzn.to/35FifEdMy Youtube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTThe Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram https://bit.ly/2ClncWlExecutive Producer: Ben TownsendCreative Consultant: Matthew Blue TownsendShot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, WebCam USB Camera, Computer HD Streaming Webcam for PC Desktop & Laptop w/Mic, Wide Angle Lens & Large Sensor for Superior Low Light-wb-4 https://amzn.to/32gfgAuAudio by Blue Yeti Nano Premium USB Mic for Recording and Streaming - Shadow Grey https://amzn.to/2Zuh0UUFollow The Scott Townsend Show podcast onSpotify https://spoti.fi/3eDwLgGiTunes https://apple.co/3jAwCyuStitcher https://bit.ly/3gYaDiOTuneIn https://bit.ly/2OzlH9VVoice Actor: Britney McCulloughLogo by Angie Jordan https://blog.angiejordan.com/contact/Theme Song by Androzguitar https://www.fiverr.com/inbox/androzguitarFor media requests or interviews, please reach out to scotttownsend2400@gmail.com
In this episode, we talked with John Denny, VP eCommerce & Digital Marketing at CAVU Venture Partners. John is talking about his experiences in advertising, the power of the brand, and how it creates a movement, advertising technology, difficulties brands have to face when they underestimate Amazon as a sales channel. Tune in and find out more about brand building from John Denny. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Connect with Kiri Masters Learn more about Bobsled Marketing Connect with Mark Power Learn more about Podean Connect with John Denny Find out more about CAVU Venture Partners
On this episode Ed talks with Mark from Cavu about their new concept called Quest. After that Ed talks with Mark about developing attractions in the time of Covid. Later Ed goes over the news of the week. Recording Date: Oct 22 and 27, 2020 at home Broadcast Date: Oct 29, 2020 at the WPRK Studios in […] The post Ep. 246- Cavu and The News appeared first on Orlando Tourism Report .
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Breezy Griffith, co-founder and CEO of SkinnyDipped, a Seattle-based brand of almonds and cashews that are coated with a thin layer of chocolate or yogurt. Launched in 2013, SkinnyDipped is one of the fastest growing food and beverage companies in America; according to Inc magazine’s annual Inc 5000 list, SkinnyDipped’s revenue has grown by 1,550% over the past three years. To keep up with surging demand, the company raised over $10 million in new funding in July which included an investment from pop music star Shakira. As part of our conversation, Griffith spoke about her background as an entrepreneur and how her experience building businesses post-college fueled the launch and development of SkinnyDipped. She also spoke about why persistence was critical to landing the brand’s first retail accounts, how guts and guile got the products into the office pantries of Google and Microsoft, how she orchestrated national distribution of the brand at Target and why she’s turned to an industry veteran to manage day-to-day operations. Show notes: 0:34: We Have So Much For You To See -- The episode opened with a chat about how actor and comedian Craig Ferguson has influenced Ray’s hosting style and a new and incredibly useful calendar that highlights recent and upcoming video content published by BevNET and NOSH. The hosts also discussed tips on how to apply for and land placement in strategic incubators and accelerator programs and how food and beverage brands are supporting “deprived” NYU students. 12:23: Interview: Breezy Griffith, Co-Founder/CEO, SkinnyDipped -- Taste Radio editor Ray Latif sat down with Griffith, who discussed the origins of her unique first name, how selling polished rocks as a child and meal kits in NYC paved the way for a career in entrepreneurship and why she decided to go into business with her mother and two friends to launch SkinnyDipped. She also spoke about what literally cornering a grocery store owner taught her about sales, shared a remarkable story about how SkinnyDipped made its way into the offices of two top tech companies and how she built a lasting partnership with a key buyer at Target. Later, she explained the role that CAVU co-founder and SkinnyDipped investor Rohan Oza has had on the brand’s development and why shedding her role as president of the company has paid significant dividends. Brands in this episode: Nadi, Dabbly, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Spudsy, SkinnyDipped, Tiesta Tea
Today's episode I have an awesome conversation with the incredible, Leslie Short, CEO of the Cavu Group. She's an amazing entrepreneur, who was an incredible background as a ballet dancer, producer, head of marketing, Pastor and more. We talk about the moment we're in and how, there's no going back. We have to move forward and make meaningful change. Find her here: https://www.cavu-group.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-reset-podcast/support
Welcome to the Future of Work Podcast presented by Hire Llama, where we invite industry experts, and fellow entrepreneurs to discuss how in their industry or company the future is already changing. Today we have Leslie Short the founder of The Cavu Group, a firm working with organizations and companies to build their diversity and inclusion foundation. We will be discussing what Diversity & Inclusion means in the workplace and how companies should be thinking of it now and in the future. Hire Llama is a recruitment platform and marketplace building software engineering teams for remote opportunities in Latin America with companies in the United States. #diversityandinclusion #D&I #Hirellama #Futureofwork
Chad the CEO of CAVU Coaching tells you how to launch quickly You can check him out at https://www.StopLearningStartDoing.com/ Use promo code BOB to get a one year for the price of one month.
This week on The Children's Hour we'll explore resilience and adaptation in the face of climate change with the folks from Climate Advocates Voces Unidas, CAVU. Humans and other animals have remarkable adaptations to change, and are demonstrating resilience. How do we teach that to kids? Plus we'll hear from child prodigy Kayden Kelly about young musicians whose talents far exceed expectations. Natural TimeWagogoSingleWagogo UnpredictableAngelica HaleFeel the Magic - EP 2019 Angelica Hale Entertainment PerfectKarolina ProtsenkoMy Dream 2018 921482 Records DK 3rd Movement of Mendelssohn piano concerto No.1 in G minorKayden KellysingleKelly Wise Like YouThe Missoula Coyote Choir & FriendsAsk the Planet 2009 The Biomimicry Institute The 1975The 1975Notes On a Conditional Form 2020 Dirty Hit, under exclusive licence to Polydor Records and Interscope Records ResilienciaTaina AsiliResiliencia 2019 Taina Asili It's Up to You and MePalo ColoradoLet There Be Peace On Earth 2009 Jan-Lee Music
In this episode, Hall welcomes Bader Alam of CAVU Venture Partners. CAVU Venture Partners is a consumer-focused investment firm founded by operators, that aims to partner with operators in building high-growth and disruptive businesses. They are partners and operators first, investors second. Bader is the Senior Vice President at CAVU and has over 10 years of private equity experience, focusing on growth equity and middle-market transactions primarily in the consumer sector. In this episode, Bader shares his thoughts on how the consumer product sector is growing and his advice to those wanting to invest in consumer brands. According to Bader, as an investor, the consumer-product space is interesting because you have a product you can touch and feel, and it's very easy to just have an affinity for a product. It's important to base decisions on all factors, though, and not just on the product itself.
This week Axel is sitting down with co-founder and advisor of Cavu Venture Partners, Clayton Christopher. Clayton is the founder and former CEO of Sweet Leaf Tea company as well as former founder and CEO of Deep Eddy Vodka. He also went on to become the co-founder of Rhythm Super Foods and in 2006 he was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year for Central Texas.Learn more about Clayton: https://www.cavuventures.com/Learn more about Rhythm Super Foods: https://rhythmsuperfoods.com/ Follow Axel and the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/packingtastepodcast/Guest: Clayton Christopher Host: Axel BraveProducer: Myrriah GossettAudio/Video Engineer: Jake WallaceA Founding Media Production - http://foundingmedia.comAltered Music from https://filmmusic.io:"Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Takeoff Performance with Jim Deuvall/CAVU Companies, Iran and Cuba Airspace update, and arranged marriage on a Citation X. Max and Dylan catch up on current events and Max’s training [0:50]. Dylan calls International Trip Planning Services to discuss the latest hot topics in international operations [8:15]. After receiving lots of praise for recent episodes, the guys get a dose of reality in another installment of Straight Talk with Ted [16:45]. M and D preface our takeoff performance interview [18:56]. Jim Deuvall joins us to talk about the FAA’s InFO letter 18014 [24:50], the potential trap of runway analysis [36:50], and dispelling performance myths [52:35]. And finally, Jeff returns to tell us a story about overhearing an arranged marriage in the back of a Citation X. [1:08:36] For more information about EFB Pro/CAVU Companies or to contact Jim Deuvall, visit cavucompanies.com or sales@cavucompanies.com You can reach Phil Linebaugh with ITPS at 1-866-573-7067 or plinebaugh@itpops.com Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us info@21fivepodcast.com Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.
In today's message, Pastor Kerrick shares how to move past our limitations and experience all that God has for us.
Finding Christmas C.A.V.U. – Isaiah 9 | Pastor Sam Walker
Finding Christmas C.A.V.U. – Isaiah 9 | Pastor Sam Walker
Larry talks about the funeral of George HW Bush, a very thoughtful gift he received and the origin of the Dungmeister name. On Magic Movie Moment, we hear about the classic gangster movie "Little Caesar" and Larry recites the poem "Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep." Quote of the week: "When you put the words jackhammer and concrete together, it won't be quiet." http://LarryMillerShow.com
When it comes to entrepreneurship, Clayton Christopher believes that “you can’t read the book; you gotta live it.” And live it he has; Christopher is best known as the co-founder of Sweet Leaf Tea, acquired by Nestlé Waters in 2011, and Deep Eddy Vodka, which just five years after its launch was sold to Heaven Hill Distilling for a reported $400 million. Yet even as a highly successful entrepreneur and investor, Christopher, currently the co-founder and managing director of private equity firm CAVU, has always looked beyond simply achieving a desired end result. In an interview included in this episode of Taste Radio, he urged business owners “to appreciate and cherish the journey,” a perspective that will yield a rare and valuable currency few will ever grasp. As part of our conversation, Christopher also delved into why he believes that “the need for human capital is greater than it’s ever been,” how board and management teams can most effectively work together, and why entrepreneurs should spend less time on adding new distribution and instead focus on “creating a success story” inside individual stores. This episode also features an interview with another “kitchen to exit” entrepreneur: John McDonald, the founder of iconic craft beer company Boulevard Brewing. McDonald, who founded Boulevard nearly three decades ago, is something of a godfather in the beer business. In our conversation, he spoke about the origins of the company and its early days as a pioneer of the craft beer category through to its 2013 acquisition by Duvel Moortgat USA. And in this week’s edition of Elevator Talk, we hear from Kabir Gambhir, the founder and CEO of innovative beverage brand Bevea. Show notes: 2:42: Four Letter Brands LIVE -- The hosts chat about recent visits to BevNET HQ by BKON, maker of innovative brewing machines and Waku, a wellness tea brewed with 20 super herbs from the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. The hosts also discuss the speaker lineups at the upcoming BevNET Live Summer 2018 and NOSH Live Summer 2018. 12:09: Interview: Clayton Christopher, Co-Founder, Sweet Leaf Tea/Deep Eddy Vodka/CAVU -- At Natural Products Expo West 2018, Christopher sat down BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman and discussed his remarkable journey as an entrepreneur and how he advises and invests in fast-growing brands. 36:58: Interview: John McDonald, Founder, Boulevard Brewing Co. -- Boulevard has led the craft scene in the Midwest and is the largest specialty brewer in the region. Brewbound assistant editor Justin Kendall recently visited Boulevard HQ in Kansas City, Missouri and as part of their conversation, McDonald shared war stories from Boulevard’s journey and why he never allowed himself to believe that the company was going to succeed. 1:04:50: Elevator Talk: Kabir Gambhir, Founder/CEO, Bevea -- Gambir is the founder and CEO of Bevea, a recently launched brand that markets innovatic tonics made with organic coffee fruit, ginger and botanicals. Kabir recently visited BevNET’s West Coast branch in San Diego, where he joined us for an interview included in this edition of Elevator Talk. Brands in this episode: BKON, Waku, Coolhaus, Hippeas, Chef’d, Biena, Kodiak Cakes, Essentia, Vita Coco, Sweet Leaf Tea, Deep Eddy Vodka, Boulevard Brewing Co., Bevea
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to break into the food and beverage business… but it doesn’t hurt. Just ask Kurt Seidensticker. A former NASA aerospace engineer, Seidensticker is the founder and CEO of Vital Proteins, a fast-growing brand immersed in a hot trend: ingestible collagen. An avid runner who was drawn to the recovery benefits of collagen, his path from space shuttles to grocery store aisles was two decades in the making, bisected by a successful career as a digital strategy consultant. Seidensticker joined us for an interview included in this episode of Taste Radio and explained how lessons from his experience at NASA provided a critical conduit to his work building e-commerce platforms for Fortune 500 companies and investment banks. His expertise in e-commerce in turn laid the groundwork for the launch of Vital Proteins, which began as a direct-to-consumer brand. “I recognized early on… that e-commerce was a really viable solution to build a brand around before you went into retail stores,” he said. “If you build a brand ahead of time, you go into retail stores, people know who you are [and] it’s much easier to expand the brand nationally.” As part of the wide-ranging conversation, Seidensticker also discussed how he assessed the market potential for an ingestible collagen brand and Vital Proteins’ attempt to position itself as “an overall wellness company for beauty and fitness.” Collagen has been promoted as key component of another trendy ingredient: bone broth. In recent years, we’ve seen a few beverage plays in the nascent space, including BRU Broth, a brand of bone broth and cold-pressed juice blends. Included in this episode is an interview with company’s co-founder and CEO Soo-Ah Landa, who spoke about the launch and development of the company. And in the latest edition of Elevator Talk, we ask if basil seed an ingredient to watch in 2018. Shakira Niazi thinks so. She’s the founder of Basil Seed Works, the maker of ZenBasil, a brand of basil seed-infused beverages. Niazi shared her vision for the brand and discussed some of the functional benefits of the basil seed. Show notes: 1:08: Is It a Food? Is It a Beverage? Does it Matter? -- Five years ago this month, PepsiCo chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi said that “a way to grow the beverage business is to take foods and drinkify them.” The concept was rooted in her belief that a confluence of demand for convenience and nutrition would drive consumption trends over the next decade. Amid rising interest for protein-heavy smoothies, drinkable soups and bottled yogurts, it turns out that she was onto something. Yet a question persists: how do these brand best market themselves as snacks and vice versa? The hosts discuss. 11:11: Interview: Kurt Seidensticker, Founder/CEO, Vital Proteins -- It’s been a breakout year for ingestible collagen and one of the leading brands in the space, Vital Proteins. A maker of collagen-based foods and supplements, Vital picked up national placement at Whole Foods and Vitamin Shoppe and added $19 million in new funding from venture capital firm CAVU. Founder and CEO Kurt Seidensticker joined us for a conversation about the company and how Vital has positioned itself as a leader in the nascent collagen space. 37:08: Interview: Soo-Ah Landa, Co-Founder/CEO, BRU Broth -- We spoke with Landa about her decision to leave behind a comfortable corporate career and make the leap into the rough-and-tumble beverage business. She also discussed why merchandising innovative products like BRU is “a past problem, a present problem and likely a future problem” and her concern that “it’s still hard to find women investors and advisors, specifically in this space.” 55:22: Elevator Talk: Shakira Niazi, Founder, ZenBasil -- ZenBasil is an upstart brand of basil seed-infused beverages. We spoke with Niazi at BevNET Live Winter 2017, where she participated in New Beverage Showdown 14 and made it to the final round of the competition.
Clayton Christopher is an entrepreneur who has founded or has co-founded food and beverage brands like Sweet Leaf Tea, Deep Eddy Vodka and Rhythm Super Foods to name a few. Clayton is one of 3 principals of CAVU, a venture fund that invests in consumer products. The fund has raised $156 million for it's debut. Clayton has a classic entrepreneurship story, and we’ll dive into a few of those stories in this episode, but the big one that stands out to me is that Clayton started Sweet Leaf Tea on $12,000 and his grandmother’s recipe before selling the company to Nestle 13 years later for $183M. We’ll talk about that story in this interview. We'll also talk about Deep Eddy Vodka and his sale of the brand to a Kentucky distiller for nearly $400M. Clayton is passionate about entrepreneurship, he loves helping small food and beverage companies scale, and he’s out in Austin, Texas - the epicenter of consumer innovation - let’s just dive right into it. Please enjoy this interview with Clayton Christopher. For more interviews, please visit yscouts.com/podcast
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Crafted from grapes grown at Alder Ridge Vineyard in the Horse heaven Hills, the flavors balance well with the acidity and will be an excellent wine to enjoy on warm days this summer and fall. The post CAVU Winery and Capital Food Fights appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker.
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