Podcasts about entreneurship

EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and Tip Top K9 founder Ryan Wimpey as they talk about what it takes to build a successful national franchise business.   In this episode, we talk about: - Understanding your target audience - Finding your unique value proposition - Streamlining systems & frameworks   EPISODE NOTES Ryan Wimpey is the founder of Tip Top K9, one of the top dog training franchises with 24 locations across the US, revolutionizing the dog training industry.   Links: https://tiptopk9.com https://www.tiktok.com/@tiptopk9 https://www.instagram.com/tiptopk9/ https://www.youtube.com/@TipTopK9/videos   --------- Special THANKS to the episode sponsor Pulsetto!   Looking for a quick & easy way to activate your parasympathetic nervous system so that you can be more relaxed & fall asleep faster? Try Pulsetto!   Get a special 10% discount when you use my affiliate link: https://pulsetto.myshopify.com/wiredforsuccess ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------   Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)   -----------------   Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.      

Colin C. Campbell is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded over a dozen multi-million dollar companies. Number 1 Best Selling Award winning Author, speaker, and founder of Startup Club, helping entrepreneurs globally through his book "Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat." Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Don't quit on your control when you are on exit. 2. Timing is 50 percent of your value. 3. Entreneurship is a trade that we need to master. If we think of it this way, we will be confident when we launch a company and that we will also be confident to launch another one after that. Get a copy of Colin's book on Amazon - Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. Sponsors HubSpot Stop spreading yourself thin, and start making major moves with HubSpot! Visit Hubspot.com/marketers to learn more ThriveTime Show: Attend the world's highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and NOW featuring Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki and Eric Trump at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire

Colin C. Campbell is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded over a dozen multi-million dollar companies. Number 1 Best Selling Award winning Author, speaker, and founder of Startup Club, helping entrepreneurs globally through his book "Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat." Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Don't quit on your control when you are on exit. 2. Timing is 50 percent of your value. 3. Entreneurship is a trade that we need to master. If we think of it this way, we will be confident when we launch a company and that we will also be confident to launch another one after that. Get a copy of Colin's book on Amazon - Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. Sponsors HubSpot Stop spreading yourself thin, and start making major moves with HubSpot! Visit Hubspot.com/marketers to learn more ThriveTime Show: Attend the world's highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and NOW featuring Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki and Eric Trump at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire

According to The Culinary Pro, the foodservice industry is the largest retail employment sector in the world. Bringing in over USD 700 billion annually in the U.S., this career path provides individuals with ample opportunities for jobs and career growth. To help your students prepare to succeed in the accommodations and food service industry, Certiport has launched the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Careers program.  In this episode, we sat down with Gaven Ferguson to talk all things hospitality. Gaven is an international business advisor, mentor, and serial entrepreneur, always focusing on helping others to look outside the box and make their dreams a reality. He's the author of “The Business Procrastinator”, and currently works as a Professor of Industry for Hospitality and Tourism Management at UCSI University in Malaysia. Gaven is an expert in the culinary arts industry, and most recently, lent his expertise in the creation of our newest certification program.  Gaven shares his insights on our newest certification, plus dives into his experience working for the World Association of Master Chefs. We discuss trends in the accommodations and culinary industries, and what skills learners need to thrive. Preparing students for careers in hospitality? This episode is a great peek into our new program.  Learn more about the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Careers program: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/HCAC/Certification/Overview.  Connect with your fellow educators, like Gaven, in our CERTIFIED Educator Community here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8958289/. Don't miss your chance to register for our annual CERTIFIED Educator's Conference here: https://certified.certiport.com/.

Kiana Webb and Hoodo Hersi visit friends and discuss owning our story, doing things in unity to advance all apects of life, how our value is not determined by historical past, and more with host Marina Franklin.  Kiana Webb, one of the most successful women in business and community-focused philanthropy in the US, had a revelation. She felt that she had seemingly reached the pinnacle of her career, yet she felt unfulfilled.  Kiana embarked on a journey of self-discovery, determining that she wanted more for herself, her life, and for others. While on this path, Kiana created Glorious Arisings, a source of tools and resources to help people get to the next level wherever they are; and to let go of what is no longer serving them. Part of Glorious Arisings' offerings includes Perfect World Visions, a session to help envision your goals and aspirations, KEY-EO, a curriculum to help entrepreneurs strive and succeed, and much more. Hoodo Hersi is currently writing on A24/Amazon's Untitled Ramy Youssef Animated show. Since being selected as a New Face: Canada at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and being selected as one of CBC's 15 Comics to Watch, Hoodo has performed in clubs and festivals all over Canada and the United States, including the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the BBC World Service Montreal Comedy Show where both of her performances aired on the CBC, She was also selected as an Audible New Voice at SF Sketchfest, and performed with Hasan Minhaj, Lil Rel Howery, Chris Redd, Gina Yashere, Roy Wood Jr., Nicole Byer, and Maria Bamford, among others. She also had the distinct honors of hosting the TEDxToronto Conference and featuring in Sephora's national “Get Lippie” lipstick campaign in partnership with Fashion Magazine, where she was profiled as one of the three Female Comedians Taking Canada by Storm Right Now. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.      

“An entrepreneur tends to bite off a little more than he can chew hoping he'll quickly learn how to chew it.” - Roy Ash On this weeks show Doug Cobb, the son of an entrepreneur, takes us through his journey in entrepreneurship. Doug is the founder and former CEO of The Cobb Group, the Chrysalis Venture Capital Group, and Greater Louisville Inc. He shares how God uses our businesses and talents for His kingdom, even when we don't have the vision to see that far ahead.

James Scott Another amazing episode of Just FlexIt™ is live! Justin Turetsky was joined by James Scott, one of the most respected trainers in professional basketball. His basketball training career began with the Houston Rockets, where he eventually worked for Yao Ming's Shanghai Sharks. Today, oversees the fitness regimen of Jimmy Butler, the “Fittest Man in the NBA” (Men's Health), who is having an incredible run in the 2023 NBA playoffs. Don't miss a fantastic episode where Justin and James discuss the motivation and dedication necessary for James' successful career. Listen to the episode via the link below! Don't forget to like, subscribe and rate Just FlexIt™.

As a teacher, you want to know that the work you do makes a difference. Having students share their experience with certification helps you see the impact you have! During our latest Ask a Champion webinar, we were able to highlight one of our 2022 Adobe Certified Professional US Champions, Avery Blanchard. A current student at Bergen Community College in New Jersey, Avery has been immersed in design throughout her high school years. By attending Rockland BOCES, Avery was able to focus on career and technical education, earning her Adobe Certified Professional certification while still in high school. Her mastery took her all the way to the Adobe Certified Professional US Championship, where she won first place!  During our chat with Avery, she gave us an inside look into her experience at the Adobe Certified Professional Championship. We talked about how the competition helped prepare her for college and her work designing for real-life clients, and how it helped build her confidence, helping her reach outside her shell.  Interested in learning more about the Adobe Certified Professional Championship? Get all the details at https://us.acachampionship.com/.

In der Mittagsfolge sprechen wir heute mit Boris Bösch, Co-Founder und Managing Director bei Everstox, über die Expansion in die USA.Everstox ist eine Logistics-as-a-Service-Plattform, welches Unternehmen über ein Netzwerk unabhängiger europäischer Logistikdienstleister skalierbares und datengesteuertes Warehousing und Fulfillment für E-Commerce, B2B und Retail anbietet. So können Online-Händler Logistikkapazitäten nutzen und die dahinterliegenden Prozesse optimieren. Handelsunternehmen können mit der Lösung auch ihre gesamte Logistik mit einer zentralen Cloud-Software steuern. Besonders schnell wachsenden Unternehmen soll sich so die Möglichkeit bieten, unkompliziert mit einem oder mehreren Fulfillment-Hubs gleichzeitig zu starten und problemlos in weitere europäische Länder zu expandieren. Derzeit gehören 77 Lager zum Everstox-Netzwerk. Diese liegen überwiegend in Deutschland und dem Vereinigten Königreich. Darüber hinaus ist das Startup in Italien, Frankreich, Spanien, den Niederlanden, Schweden, Tschechien und Polen aktiv. Everstox wurde im Jahr 2019 von Boris Bösch, Felix Haberland und Johannes Tress in München gegründet. Im November 2021 konnte das Startup 20 Millionen Euro in einer Series-A-Finanzierungsrunde unter der Führung von Acton Capital einsammeln. Die bestehenden Investoren Capnamic Ventures, GFC und Flash Ventures hatten sich ebenfalls an der Runde beteiligt.Nun ist das Logistikunternehmen in die USA expandiert und hat bereits 8 Lager eröffnet. Dadurch können die Firmenkunden, wie u.a. Razor, Hey Harper und Tropicfeel, ihre Bestellungen kostengünstig und schnell innerhalb der USA und Kanada verschicken. So können Marken laut Unternehmensangaben ein Amazon-ähnliches Liefererlebnis für alle Kundengruppen wie Endverbrauchende und Einzelhandelsunternehmen ermöglichen.

  In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we're re-airing one of our favorite episodes from last year. We hope you enjoy revisiting this crucial and enlightening conversation with some of Chicago's best.  At Certiport, we are determined to help students of color rise to new levels of success and education, while listening and learning from others on the best ways to become true anti-racist advocates. Shifting our classroom and education mindset is crucial to correct racial and economic inequities.  For this week's episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with two amazing professionals from the Chicago Public School system: Dr. Nadine LeBlanc and Robert “Rob” Lee.  Dr. Nadine L. Leblanc's professional career spans more than 25 years as an educator, building a track record of outstanding performance in teaching as well as in administration. Her most recent efforts are on a project she has labeled “Racism, Response and Responsibility” as an act of resistance to the systemic issues that still threaten Blacks within the U.S. The project includes an equity initiative called “When Black and Brown Men Teach” which engages male educators of color in the Business and IT department in Chicago Public Schools, while they mentor and coach male students of color. She lives and breathes her philosophy that is etched in the belief that all children can and will learn, given the opportunity and resources. Rob Lee has been teaching at Michele Clark Magnet High School for the past three years and has been an instrumental part of the When Black and Brown Men Teach program. Born and raised on the westside of Chicago, Rob has always had a knack for technology and that knack drove him to make a career switch from the transportation industry to technology. He received his bachelor's in information technology from the University of Phoenix and his Master's in Information Security from Phoenix University. He started his career at CPS in 2014 and has been dedicated to his students every day since.  In this special episode, we talk about the “When Black and Brown Men Teach” initiative, what Rob and Dr. LeBlanc have done to help their Black students thrive, and how creating brave and authentic classrooms can show Black students that there isn't one way to be a successful Black professional.  You can learn more about empowering students of color on our blog: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2020/August/Empowering-Students-of-Color.  Read through additional information about the “When Black and Brown Men Teach” initiative here: https://blog.cps.edu/2021/11/17/black-and-brown-men-teach/.  Dr. LeBlanc has also graciously offered her Journey to Justice presentation, for teachers who want to spark conversations and trainings at their schools: https://certiport.filecamp.com/s/JourneytoJustice_DrLeBlanc/d

It's 2023 and a new year means new changes here at Certiport. We're so excited to kick-off the new year with our revamped professional development program. Get ready for CERTIFIED Academy! CERTIFIED Academy is an immersive online professional development program for educators. Combining the best of our former Certiport Academy and Bootcamp programs, CERTIFIED Academy is your chance to learn from your fellow educators and industry professionals and certify your own skills. In this week's episode, we sit down with our CERTIFIED marketing team: Ben Lambert, Director of Field Marketing; and Dominique Gousse, Corporate Event Manager. We talk about the history of Certiport's CERTIFIED program, and why we're so excited about the new addition of CERTIFIED Academy. Learn about what resources are available for you, and how you can connect with other teachers.  Dive into CERTIFIED Academy here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2023/January/Announcing-CERTIFIED-Academy. Additional updates will be on the main blog page here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/blog.  You can also register for our 2023 CERTIFIED Educator Conference here: www.certified.certiport.com. Don't miss the chance to get your students involved in the MOS and Adobe Championships. While you're at CERTIFIED, they'll be competing for the title of US National Champion. Learn more about the MOS Championship here: https://us.moschampionship.com/. Learn about the Adobe Certified Professional Championship here: https://acpchampionship.certiport.com/us.  Get CERTIFIED updates through our CERTIFIED Educator Community here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8958289/.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 13% of engineers are women. Helping the next generation of female students pursue careers in engineering requires concerted focus and dedication from professionals and educators alike. In this week's episode, we're highlighting a panel discussion we hosted with five incredible female engineers: Kaylee Janett, a fourth year chemical engineering student at the University of Idaho; Meridian Haas, a mechanical and aerospace engineering PhD candidate at the University of California at Davis; Samantha Daniels, a Massachusetts Builder Designer with EDM; Natalie Nguyen, Oklahoma Mechanical Engineer with Balon Corporation; and Elowyn Yager, Professor of Environmental Engineering at the University of Idaho.  These incredible women shared their passion for engineering and talked about how they first decided to pursue this traditionally male-dominated field. They shared vulnerable experiences they've had, facing sexist views in their education and workplace journeys. Most importantly, they discuss strategies to expand access to engineering learning for tomorrow's female engineers. If you work with female engineering students, this is one episode you don't want to miss.  Strong design-software skills are a great asset in both the academic and professional arenas. Autodesk Certified User (ACU) certification can make a difference for your learners. Discover more here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Autodesk/Certifications/Overview.

A recent study by the American Enterprise Institute discovered that less than 20% of computer science graduates are women, a decrease over the last several decades from over 35% in the mid-1980s. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 25% of computer and mathematical occupations in the U.S. are held by women, with some job titles, such as computer network architects, going as low as 9%. Preparing today's female students for careers in IT is of paramount importance.  In this episode, we sat down with former coding educator, Jennifer Brown. Jennifer has 18 years' experience as both an educator and a trainer.  She is a Global Minecraft Mentor, Microsoft Master Trainer, and Minecraft Certified trainer and has trained hundreds of teachers on game-based learning through Minecraft: Education Edition. As a former computer science and CTE teacher, Jennifer is dedicated to the ideal that all students should have access to computer science courses.  As the Product Specialist for Coding in Minecraft, Jennifer continues this dedication by training teachers how they can bring computer science to their students through the engaging, game-based curriculum of Coding in Minecraft. Jennifer shares her thoughts on why girls are less likely to pursue careers in coding and IT, how educators can encourage female students to delve into the world of coding, and what resources educators can use to help bring coding to life.  Interested in starting a Girls Who Code club, like Jennifer's, at your school? Get all the details here: https://girlswhocode.com/. You can also find resources through the Coding in Minecraft program here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Credentials/Coding-in-Minecraft/Overview.  Ready to learn more about how you can empower female students to enter the world of coding? Get ideas on our blog: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2021/March/Closing-the-Gender-Technology-Gap.

The COVID-19 pandemic exponentially increased the number of students taking online courses. However, many traditional teaching tactics don't transfer well to an online environment. If you're looking for techniques to create an engaging online class, our CERTIFIED Ambassador and veteran educator, Brandy Sevin has some ideas for you.  Ms. Brandy B. Sevin is from Raceland, LA, and has been an educator for 24 years. She is currently an Office Systems Instructor and Program Coordinator for Office Systems and Medical Coding for Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever, LA, and a Professional Virtual Instructor of English and Business for Imagine Learning Edgenuity. She has Master's Degrees in Educational Technology and Administrative Leadership and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Education (grades 6-12) with minors in English (grades 6-12) and Library Science (K-12) for Louisiana. While working for Imagine Learning, she has become certified to teach grades 6-12 in the states of Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. During her years in education, she has incorporated Certiport certifications, from becoming IC3 certified the year it was released to becoming a Microsoft Office Specialist and Microsoft Certified Educator in the past year. In this episode, Brandy talks through the challenges and benefits of online teaching. She also gives her full list of resources she uses to help engage her students online. If you're hitting a wall and looking for new ideas, Brandy is here to help!  Here are all the resources Brandy uses with her students:  Google Slides www.Google.com  Canva for Education www.Canva.com Jamboard www.jamboard.com Wix www.Wix.com Prezi www.Prezi.com  Easelly https://www.easel.ly Tik Tok www.TikTok.com Flip www.flip.com Canvas https://learn.canvas.net/login/canvas Northstar Digital Literacy https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org GCF Global https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/ Connect with Brandy on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandysevin/.

We're back again with another student success story. And who doesn't love a little inspiration from their podcast? Having students share their experience with certification helps you see the impact you have! Our Ask a Champion webinar series highlights former Microsoft Office Specialist and Adobe Certified Professional Championship competitors. We talk with them about their experiences at the competition, how their teachers helped them, and how their lives have changed because of their certifications.  For those who aren't familiar with our MOS Championship event, here's the deal. The Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship presented by Certiport is a global competition that tests students' skills on Microsoft Office Word, Excel® and PowerPoint®. Top students are invited to represent their respective countries at the World Championship. It's an incredible opportunity for students to showcase their talents on a world stage. This episode includes the audio from our latest Ask a Champion webinar with former Microsoft Office Specialist Champion, Tyler Millis. Tyler shares his experience at the Microsoft Championship, his advice for other competitors, and how his certifications led him to his career as a Software Developer. You can learn more about the MOS Championship at www.moschampionship.com.  You can also read Tyler's story on our blog: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2017/October/Getting-Into-an-Ivy-League-College-with-Certificat.

The Adobe Certified Professional World Championship presented by Certiport is a global competition that tests students' design skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Top students are invited to represent their respective countries at the World Championship where they will create a designated design project for Certiport's chosen nonprofit client. It's an incredible achievement for students and educators to compete in this fantastic event. However, many teachers are left wondering, “How do I get my students prepared?” Well, wonder no longer! In this week's episode, we sat down with educator and Adobe Championship veteran, Jenny Mohess. Originally from Trinidad & Tobago, Jenny has lived in Osceola County (City of Kissimmee), for over 22 years. She first stepped onto Valencia's Campus in 2000 as an international student. There she earned an A.S. in Graphic Design. While working for Apple, she earned a bachelor's in business from USF, and master's in art education from Boston University. These experiences led to jobs at Apple, Microsoft, and eventually, her own design studio.  Jenny currently teaches at Valencia College and has found genuine purpose in mentoring future graphic/web designers through the Valencia Graphics Program. She is now building the program at Tohopekaliga High School and sharing real-world experiences with her students. Through all the real-world projects and certifications, her students are coming to the realization that they can become Adobe Certified Professional World Champions.  If you're interested in bringing students to compete in the Adobe Certified Professional Championship, this episode is for you. We talked with Jenny how to get students prepared for the Adobe Championship with design skills and expertise, how she funds her students' your travel, and how to prepare students with the soft skills they need to enjoy and capitalize on this incredible experience.  Interested in learning more about the Adobe Championship? Get all the details for the Adobe Certified Professional World Championship here: https://www.acachampionship.com/. You can also see all the details for the Adobe Certified Professional US National Championship here: https://us.acachampionship.com/.  Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn and hear more advice on how to help your student succeed in graphic design: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenartdesignstudio/.

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According to research from JP Morgan Chase & Co, over 99 percent of America's 28.7 million firms are small businesses. In fact, the vast majority (88 percent) of employer firms have fewer than 20 employees. Preparing your students to be effective employees means preparing them to be entrepreneurs.  We couldn't think of a better time to talk about entrepreneurship and design thinking than during our Month of Intuit, happening now! (https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2022/August/Month-of-Intuit-2022) We sat down with CERTIFIED Ambassador and entrepreneurship guru, Christina Deibler, to discuss entrepreneurship and design-thinking education.  Christina Deibler currently teaches Entrepreneurship and Small Business and Project Management to her business and technology students at her alma mater, Wakulla High School in Crawfordville, Florida. Prior to becoming a teacher, she was a business and human resource professional as a Florida State University graduate with a degree in Business Management. She recently chose to change her path and help empower students to reach their goals in life and turn dreams into reality by employing her background in Business Management and Operations, as well as Project Management to help students forge their own path ahead in life.  In this episode, we chat with Christina about the value of entrepreneurship and problem solving skills, plus the intersection of design thinking and entrepreneurship. Christina also gives so project ideas that you can use to spark the entrepreneurial spirit in your classroom.  Learn more about Christina and our other CERTIFIED Ambassadors here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2022/May/Meet-the-CERTIFIED-Ambassadors.   Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC. If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at hello@hailimurch.com or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call

There's nothing more gratifying as a teacher than watching your student excel. Finding ways to engage and challenge students requires effort and creativity. To help spark some ideas, we brought in Katie Watchorn.  Katie is a Digital Business Education Career & Technical Education Instructor at the Sault Area High School's Career Center. She discovered her passion for teaching while living in Italy, where she taught General/Business English, proofread scientific articles, edited CVs, advised on business presentations, designed email templates, and offered marketing services. She joined her Alma Mater in 2019 with the intention of helping students to discover what they really enjoy and what they want to do in their life. Throughout her professional career, Katie has worked within the marketing and sales sectors in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Milan, Italy for 7 years. Her objective is to inspire students, by bringing her industry experience into the classroom. In this episode, we talked with Katie about how to help your students achieve more using creative resources, unique assignments, and project-based learning. Katie has some amazing resources that she's happy to share with other interested listeners. You can connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-watchorn-unipi/.  Learn more about Katie and all our CERTIFIED Ambassadors here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2022/May/Meet-the-CERTIFIED-Ambassadors.   Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC. If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at hello@hailimurch.com or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call

The Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship presented by Certiport is a global competition that tests students' skills on Microsoft Office Word, Excel® and PowerPoint®. Top students are invited to represent their respective countries at the MOS World Championship. It's an incredible achievement for students and educators to compete in this fantastic event. However, many teachers are left wondering, “How do I get my students prepared?” Well, wonder no longer! In this week's episode, we sat down with educator and MOS Championship veteran, Patty Eckelman. Patty Eckelman is a Business Instructor at Auburn Mountainview High School for the Auburn School District #408 in Washington state. She's been teaching for 31 years, working in four different schools, and has been working with the Microsoft Office Specialist certification program since 2001. In short, Patty knows her stuff.  If you're interested in bringing students to compete in the MOS Championship, this episode is for you. We talked with Patty how to get students prepared with top knowledge and top scores, how to fund your travel, and how to prepare students with the soft skills they need to enjoy and capitalize on this incredible experience.  Interested in learning more about the MOS Championship? Get all the details at www.moschampionship.com. You can find details about the MOS US National Championship at www.moschampionship.com/us. You can also learn more about Patty (and all our amazing CERTIFIED Ambassadors) here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2022/May/Meet-the-CERTIFIED-Ambassadors.     Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC. If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at hello@hailimurch.com or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call  

We're so happy to be back after our summer hiatus. We've missed our wonderful educators and listeners. To kick off the school year, we're diving into a series of interviews with our CERTIFIED Ambassadors. We're starting off the school year with Greg King.  Greg King is a Computer Assisted Design Instructor at McCann Technical School in North Adams, Massachusetts. Prior to leaping into a teaching career, Greg was a Senior Mechanical Designer/Project Manager for HVAC projects in both the design build and plan-spec marketplace. Greg has been an Autodesk student & user since 1997 with a primary focus on AutoCAD and Revit. Greg has an A.S. in Engineering Technology, and holds several accreditations including LEED AP O+M, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User, as well as a MA Construction Supervisor License to name a few. In this episode, we chat with Greg about all things engineering. You've probably heard the joke, “Engineers aren't boring people. They just get excited over boring things.” But, that doesn't have to be true. Engineering doesn't need to be boring, and Greg is out to change that perception with his students.  Listen for Greg's ideas to make engineering the coolest class at your school. He covers some of his favorite tools and topics, plus assignments that didn't go down as well as he'd hoped. Find out how to make engineering and design come alive!  If you'd like to connect with Greg for additional ideas (or just to geek out over engineering), you can reach him at gking@mccanntech.org. You can also watch for more of Greg's ideas from our webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyqbVGcKDdY. You can also read more about Greg on the blog: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2022/April/Educator-Engineers-a-Brighter-Future-with-ACU-Cert.   Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC. If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at hello@hailimurch.com or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call

After two (very) long years of hiatus, we're so happy that CERTIFIED 2022 will be back as an in-person event! For many of us, it's been a while since we've been able to attend an in-person conference. We wanted to give everyone a refresher on what you can expect at our annual CERTIFIED Educator Conference.  For this episode, we sat down with Tommy Demos and Eric Cornish, two of our esteemed CERTIFIED alumni. Eric Cornish is a full-time design Professor based in Miami, Florida. Professor Cornish is an active design professional and educator for nearly 20 years. He is also an Adobe Education Leader (AEL) and Adobe Digital Design Specialist. He truly believes that “Creativity is not exclusive; it is a fundamental human activity.” Professor Tommy Demos is a full-time, tenured Professor of Film, Television & Digital Production in the School of Entertainment & Design Technology at Miami Dade College (MDC) in Miami, FL. Since 2011, he has taught over 130 sections of college-level courses in video editing, motion graphics, and animation and is currently pursuing a PhD in Leadership Studies with a concentration in Information Systems. We discussed their memories from our last CERTIFIED Conference in 2019, how CERTIFIED impacted them and their students, and how educators can find funding to attend this, and any other, professional development conference. If you're on the fence about attending CERTIFIED, then this episode is for you.    You can read more about, and register for, CERTIFIED here: https://certified.certiport.com/.  If you're interested in learning more about Tommy and Eric's work at Miami-Dade, check out their full success story here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2020/May/Miami-Dade-College-Unleashes-the-Power-of-Adobe.

Microsoft certification gives students and workforce candidates the power to chart their own course, fulfill their ambition, and realize their potential. In this episode, we sat down with students who earned their MOS certifications and educators who teach MOS in their classroom. We discussed how MOS certification impacts students in the classroom, and in their careers. Covering everything from confidence to helping companies save thousands of dollars, we know you'll be on the MOS bandwagon after listening to this episode, which comes from a pre-recorded webinar. Meet our guests! Ashley Masters was a two-time competitor at the MOS U.S. National Championship, won two national championships for MOS Word and Excel through Future Business Leaders of America and was a student ambassador at the 2018 MOS World Championship. She's been passionate about certification since the first day she took an exam and is always eager to share how certification has transformed her life. She even launched her own certification program in her college town in 2019. She's earned 13 certifications and certification has played a large role in getting her dream job at Microsoft at 19 years old. Ashley is currently continuing her education at Washington State University, while still working full-time at Microsoft, to complete her Masters of Business Administration and is exactly one year out from graduating! You can read more about Ashley's start with MOS certification here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2017/September/MOS-Certification-Got-Me-a-Job-at-15.  Our second guest is Bruce Beuzard IV. Bruce currently works as an IT System Administrator at Oracle. Before working at Oracle, Bruce worked as a Datacenter Technician for Amazon Web Services. In 2019, Bruce was named the MOS U.S. National Excel Champion, and is passionate about the power of certification. You can read about Bruce's story here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2020/August/MOS-Champion-Climbing-the-Ranks-at-Amazon.  Next up is Laurene Klassen. Laurene is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Senior Manager of IT Training and Communications at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She took her first MOS exam in 2010 for personal development and has been hooked ever since. In 2017, she spearheaded the MOS program at SMU. Their program has certified over 3,000 students within 4 years. Laurene oversees the administrative side of their program and frequently teaches Office workshops to students. She is a native of Massachusetts but now calls Texas her home.  And finally, we have Joseph Reed. Joseph is currently in his 22nd year as a Business Education teacher. Of those 22 years, 18 years have also been spent as the head boy's basketball coach, yearbook sponsor, FBLA and Deca sponsor. He also serves as the Recreation Director of Rutherford County outside of the school system. He attended MTSU for his Bachelors degree and Cumberland University for his Master's degree. Learn more about MOS certification here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Microsoft/MOS/Overview.  Learn more about the MOS World Championship here: https://www.moschampionship.com/.

Education is the scaffolding around which students can build a successful life. However, students and young people often don't see the big picture. Educators, particularly in the CTE space, need to connect students' experiences more explicitly with relevant job roles and future career pathways. But how do you open your students' eyes to the skills they have and the future jobs they can pursue? Offering context and integrating your classroom with the workforce is crucial.  In this episode, we were privileged to discuss skills contextualization with Dr. Krystal Rawls. Dr. Rawls is the designer of the Workforce Integration Program at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Building on a foundation of theoretically sound and data-driven practices, Rawls endeavors to create transparency and equity in workforce development programming to develop a more diverse, digitally competent, and skilled class of worker. Dr. Rawls draws on her transdisciplinary background in Education, Psychology, and Business to inform her innovative approach to empowering students to take their place in the modern workforce.  Using labor market information to identify the skills needs of employers and curriculum data to evidence skills developed in the academic experience, Krystal creates community through skill-based language.  In her role as an analyst and faculty member, Krystal gets to indulge her passion for building opportunities and relationships that are beneficial to the student, educator/worker, as well as industry and community partners.  Dr. Rawls welcomes opportunities to create meaningful workforce partnerships and develop pathways for positive economic outcomes for all. With Dr. Rawls we discussed how to help students contextualize and understand their skillset, and how to let go in the classroom, and create authentic learning experiences. With context, your students will see that they're not “just” students, but professionals in training.  Dr. Rawls mentioned some incredible resources to continue your learning. Check them out here American Council on Education: https://acue.org/?acue_courses=acues-effective-practice-framework “Growing Fairly: How to Build Opportunity and Equity in Workforce Development” by Stephen Goldsmith and Kate Markin Coleman: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Fairly-Opportunity-Development-Innovative/dp/0815739486 Want to know more about implementing a Legacy project of your own? Contact Dr. Rawls on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/professorrawls/), via email at kmrawls@csudh.edu, or through the CSUDH Workforce Integration Network (https://www.linkedin.com/company/csudhwin/)

The Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) program is a professional development program that bridges the gap between technology skills and innovative teaching. Microsoft provides educators with the tools needed to prepare for the Microsoft Certified Educator exam. In this episode, we discussed MCE with Jennifer Stubblefield, 2019 Certiport Educator of the Year, KY Business Educator, KBEA President, and Certiport's new Customer Success Manager. We talked through the 21st Century Learning Design curriculum and how you can prepare for your Microsoft Certified Educator exam. You can access the MCE curriculum (for free!) from Microsoft here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/21st-century-learning-design/.  You can also get information about practice tests and the certification exam here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Microsoft/MCE/Overview.

Bonus Episode - Recap of Season 1Season 1 of Taking the Leap podcast has come to an amazing close. At the end of each season, there will be a season recap to help new and existing listeners locate episodes that might best serve them as they live the leaping lifestyle. These recaps are intended to serve as updates about the podcast, Guests, and the host, Rachel G. ScottIn this Season 1 Episode recap, Rachel talks about:The impact that the podcast has had to-dateThings that have gone on in Rachel's personal and professional life since launching the podcastWhich episode(s) in season 1 help to lay the foundation for those getting ready to take a leapWhich episode(s) in season 1 to reference as you identify what you might need to take your leapEnjoy this recap!Connect with Rachel at:https://rachelgscott.com/http://the5leaps.com/https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelgscott/https://www.facebook.com/iamrachelgscottText 'Podcast' to 216-279-7174 or  https://my.community.com/rachelscott

It's no secret that employers are increasingly looking for employees with coding skills. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, advanced coding and tech jobs such as software development are expected to grow 22% over the next decade. Preparing students with coding skills is no longer optional. Now, there are educators out there who know everything about coding—and then there's the rest of us—asked to teach coding because we've had limited exposure to coding in some form. So, how does someone who's not an expert teach coding like a genius? Coding in Minecraft is the answer. In this episode, we sat down with Jennifer Brown, Product Specialist for Coding in Minecraft, to dive deeper into this new program. Jennifer has 18 years' experience as both an educator and a trainer.  She is a Global Minecraft Mentor, Microsoft Master Trainer, and Minecraft Certified trainer and has trained hundreds of teachers on game-based learning through Minecraft: Education Edition. As a former computer science and CTE teacher, Jennifer is dedicated to the ideal that all students should have access to computer science courses.  As the Product Specialist for Coding in Minecraft, Jennifer continues this dedication by training teachers how they can bring computer science to their students through the engaging, game-based curriculum of Coding in Minecraft.  Listen and learn about the value of coding education (and it's not always about learning to code), and how the Coding in Minecraft program can make coding accessible and fun for teachers and students everywhere.  Learn more about Coding in Minecraft here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Credentials/Coding-in-Minecraft/Overview.  You can also request a free demo of the program here: https://codingcredentials.com/.

Creativity is consistently one of the top requested job skills. However, creativity is not an end unto itself. Companies are looking for creative individuals because they think of new and out of the box ways to solve problems and improve the companies in which they work. Design thinking can help students use creativity to solve problems in the workplace and beyond. Design for Delight is Intuit's version of design thinking, a method of creative problem solving that focuses on the need to create better products and experiences. Design thinking is an in-demand business skill and a powerful tool used by Intuit and other leading organizations and teams around the world. In this episode, we sat down with Marshall University's Dr. Ben Eng and his students; Amethyst Cochran, Bella Schrader, Maddy Branham, and Paige Leonard. Together we discussed the value of creativity and design thinking skills, and how it's applied both inside and outside the classroom.  You can learn more about the Intuit Design for Delight Innovator certification here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Intuit/Certifications/Certify/Design-for-Delight.

It's not an uncommon trend, professionals deciding they want to pay it forward and use their knowledge to teach the next generation. However, if you're a professional diving back into the classroom, it may feel overwhelming.  In this episode, we sat down with professional engineer turned educator, Mike Tyler. Mike started his career as an electrical engineer. When his son started school, Mike noticed the lack of STEM resources and teaching available in Chicago. Inspired to make a change, Mike decided to go back to school to study education and use his skills to improve the science and technology teaching in Chicago Public Schools. He's been teaching Robotics, Physics, and Computer Science classes for over six years now.  Mike shared his experience transitioning from an industry professional to professional educator. He talked about the difficulties he came across, and the advice he would give to other teachers just starting in the classroom. Plus, get advice on how to capitalize on industry experience to make your classroom more engaging and, as Mike would say, “edutaining”.  Mike mentions several professional organizations that supported him as he started teaching. You can find several of those here:  National Society for Black Engineers: https://www.nsbe.org/  Computer Science Teachers Association: https://www.csteachers.org/  IEEE: https://www.ieee.org/  Society for Women Engineers: https://swe.org/ You can also find support from fellow Certiport educators in the CERTIFIED Educator Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8958289/. 

The flipped classroom movement started back in 2007, with many valuable benefits for teachers and students. Teachers spend less time introducing new topics, students develop independent learning skills, and teachers can provide a more tailored classroom experience for their students. However, many teachers remain hesitant about this pedagogical approach.  In this week's episode, we get into the nitty-gritty of the flipped classroom with Dr. Toinette Flowers. Dr. Flowers is a long-time educator at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago. Her foray into teaching started with a class in web design but has now blossomed into so much more. Find out how she has successfully flipped her classroom, even letting students decide what applications and subjects they want to study. She also gives valuable, practical ideas to help you empower your students to guide their own learning. Get all the details about Certiport here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/ Find out more about our CERTIFIED Educator Conference here: https://certified.certiport.com/. Ready to connect? Join CERTIFIED: Certiport's Educator Community here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8958289/.

Project Management Institute® (PMI) is the world's leading association for those who consider project, program or portfolio management their profession. PMI has a portfolio of certifications for project management professionals, but knew they wanted to offer a chance for students to get involved in project management while still in school. That's where the PMI Project Management Ready™ certification comes in.  The PMI Project Management Ready™ certification is a way for students to immerse themselves in the project management industry and connect with this passionate community of professionals. As part of Month of PMI, we wanted to introduce you to the PMI Project Management Ready certification program. We sat down with Certiport's PMI Project Management Ready certification Product Managers, Ty Palmer and Nicole Whitehead.  Together we talk about the future of project management, how these skills are helpful for all students, and what students and educators can expect to see throughout the PMI Project Management Ready course.  Ty and Nicole mentioned a few resources during our episode. You can find relevant links below.  Request a Classroom Kit: https://gocertiport.pearsonvue.com/programkit Request a Curriculum Demo: https://gocertiport.pearsonvue.com/PMILearningAndPracticeTestDemo PMI Certified Associate of Project Management Certification details: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certified-associate-capm  Learn about PMI Project Management Ready badges: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/PMI/Certifications/Badging

Did you know that National Entrepreneurship Week is right around the corner? That's right! National Entrepreneurship Week is a non-partisan, congressionally chartered initiative founded in 2006 that takes place the third week of February annually. The National Entrepreneurship Week team is dedicated to creating a rich network of partners that engage, educate, and build equitable access to America's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem.  We were lucky enough to sit down with two members of National Eship Week team: Amber Ravenscroft and Joe Kapp.  Mrs. Amber Ravenscroft serves as Co-Chair of National Entrepreneurship Week and Manager of Innovation for The EdVenture Group (https://www.theedventuregroup.org/). She has authored and directed three Appalachian Regional Commission POWER awards, including EntreEd's America's Entrepreneurial Schools and Colleges and ESTEAM projects and The EdVenture Group's Simulated Workplace Entrepreneurship Education Pathway project. Amber is a 2019 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Masters in Education Entrepreneurship program, which combines entrepreneurship, business, and education pathways to develop sustainable and scalable programming. The M.S.Ed. is the only international graduate program combining these sectors, bringing a unique perspective to her work at The EdVenture Group. Amber serves in a leadership capacity within many entrepreneurial ecosystem organizations. She also serves as Co-Chair of the USASBE K-12 Special Interest Group and is a member of the Entrepreneur and Practitioner Advisory Board for The Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development. Amber has served as a thought expert and mentor for national student pitch competitions and programs and has spoken at multiple education conferences on the importance of entrepreneurship education, innovation, and workforce development.  Joe Kapp, a serial entrepreneur and national keynote speaker, wears a number of professional hats. He is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, having started and sold his first business, in college. Mr. Kapp has significant experience working with community colleges around the United States on developing economic and entrepreneurial projects. Mr. Kapp has worked nationally with local communities to serve as an economic development catalyst and change agent. He has served as adjunct faculty and Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Eastern WV Community and Technical College. Mr. Kapp recently founded Behavioral Business, LLC., a consulting firm that uses a entrepreneurial mindset to lead and direct clients. Mr. Kapp is co-founder of the national non-profit, the LGBT Technology Partnership. Mr. Kapp previously owned a successful asset management firm, where he worked with numerous business clients and managed over $80 Million in client assets. Mr. Kapp has over 10 years of experience in the technology industry, Mr. Kapp has also served as the President of a Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC. Recognized nationally, he has authored numerous articles. Mr. Kapp holds a Master's degree in Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania and his Bachelor's degree in economics from Florida State University.  In this episode, we talk about what's happening for National Entrepreneurship Week 2022, how states and countries can prioritize entrepreneurship, and why you don't need to start your own business to be an entrepreneur. Joe even calls out how some of the best entrepreneurs are educators! If you're interested in bringing creativity, grit, and workforce-ready skills to your classroom, then you need to give this one a listen.  You can learn more about National Entrepreneurship Week on our blog (https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2022/February/Ready-for-National-Entrepreneurship-Week-2022) or on the National Entrepreneurship Week website (https://www.natleshipweek.org/).

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021. This is a record year for the entrepreneurial spirit, which is great news for your students.  Whether your students are starting a bakery or launching the next billion-dollar startup, our Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) certification validates a students' understanding of core business principles, including the essentials needed to launch and maintain a successful business. In this week's episode, we sat down with our entire ESB certification team to talk about why entrepreneurship education is crucial for future economic growth, how ESB certification validates entrepreneurship skills, and what resources are available for teachers to bring this certification into their classroom.  During the episode, our team mentioned various ESB resources. You can find the links, conveniently, listed below.  Entrepreneurship and Small Business Exam Objectives: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Educator-resources/Exam-details/Objective-domains  ESB Academy (for helpful tips on curriculum, practice tests, and advice from fellow educators): https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2022/January/Welcome-to-ESB-Academy-2022  ESB Badging: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/ESB/Certification/Badging  ESB Educator Resources: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/ESB/Certification/Resources  ESB Blog Posts: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/Entrepreneurship-And-Small-Business

Have you ever thought of what it might be like to live your dream life?But then thought “well that will have to wait.  There's no way I can do that right now. “Or maybe you've felt stuck, a lack of opportunity because of where you're living or the nature of your job?What if there was a way to start moving towards living your dream life right now.  A way to build a successful and happy life, regardless of where you are?This episode is part of our Launch to Legendary series where we get to hear from entrepreneurs and innovators who have taken the ordinary and turned it into the extraordinary.  Who have built their businesses by seeing opportunities in inopportune circumstances.  Who've defined success in their own terms.  Together we'll be able to learn from their experiences and be inspired by what they've achieved.Jayne Nakata lives in Fukushima, Japan a place you might recognise as ground zero for the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.She managed to get past the devastation of seeing everything around her  thrown into chaos and ruin, as well as having her own plans turned upside down - and she went on to build her best life.In this podcast episode, Jayne talks about mistakes people make when trying to create their dream life. How you can create an amazing life even when you live in a small town.  And also the power of community.Before we get started, whether you're launching a new brand or looking to grow your existing brand then SPINEXPO is a must visit fair.  It's the primary exhibition for yarns and knitwear.The fair is a rich resource featuring well-edited, high quality collections, as well as cutting edge technical innovation.  Not to mention outstanding  trend information that can not be found anywhere else.  You can learn more at www.spinexpo.com.  There's also a link in the show notes.Also checkout our website.  You can find all of the previous episodes of a Seat at The Table, the show notes, news about our upcoming workshops, contests and lots of other useful information.  You can find it at www.seat.fm.Now let's sit down with Jayne Nakata and find out to start building our best lives.USEFUL LINKS:Learn more about SPINEXPO:  www.spinexpo.comConnect with Jayne Nakata:Website    https://www.jaynenakata.com/Facebook URL  https://www.facebook.com/transformationswithjayneInstagram URL  https://www.instagram.com/transformationswithjayne/LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaynenakata/Visit A Seat at The Table Website:  https://seat.fm

Back in 2015, Certiport launched the very first CERTIFIED Educator Conference, to help teachers understand the power of certification in their classroom. However, we realized that we could do so much more to support all you technology educators in the amazing work that you do. We wanted to transform CERTIFIED from a three-day event into a community that is available year-round. And that's how the Certiport Educator Podcast was borne.   Get all the details about Certiport here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/ Find out more about our CERTIFIED Educator Conference here: https://certified.certiport.com/. Ready to connect? Join CERTIFIED: Certiport's Educator Community here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8958289/.

“An entrepreneur tends to bite off a little more than he can chew hoping he’ll quickly learn how to chew it.” - Roy Ash On this weeks show Doug Cobb, the son of an entrepreneur, takes us through his journey in entrepreneurship. Doug is the founder and former CEO of The Cobb Group, the Chrysalis Venture Capital Group, and Greater Louisville Inc. He says, “God uses our businesses and talents for His kingdom, even when we don’t have the vision to see that far ahead.” (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

I sat down with my former coworker, Courtney Wood about her job at the Downtown Stockton Alliance, her role with Centro Community Partners, and what advice she has for entrepreneurs looking to start a business. Connect with Courtney and Centro! 1. Eventbrite link 2. Centro's website 3. Courtney's email: courtney@centrocommunity.org

In this podcast John Bush talks about his journey with entrepreneurship and how even though it has been difficult at time, it has been extremely liberating and has afforded him freedom he would never have working for someone else.He also touches on agorism, counter-economics, and how entrepreneurship can help insulate us from the coming technocracy. Check out John's business here - http://mybravebotanicals.comReferenced in the podcast...http://grantcardone.comhttps://www.russellbrunson.com/https://nobsinnercircle.com/

Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning "change for the better" or "continuous improvement." It is a Japanese business philosophy regarding the processes that continuously improve operations. It sees productivity as a gradual and methodical process. In this episode, I share my experience of Kaizen and share the extensive research I've done on this topic.

“An entrepreneur tends to bite off a little more than he can chew hoping he’ll quickly learn how to chew it.” - Roy Ash On this weeks show Doug Cobb, the son of an entrepreneur, takes us through his journey in entrepreneurship. Doug is the founder and former CEO of The Cobb Group, the Chrysalis Venture Capital Group, and Greater Louisville Inc. He says, “God uses our businesses and talents for His kingdom, even when we don’t have the vision to see that far ahead.” (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Hey #GrowGettersYou are listening to THE future skills podcast for smart women in business. Whether you’re climbing the ladder in your career, you’ve got a sweet side-hustle, or you are a female entrepreneur – we have got your backs!Our podcast is committed to helping you future proof your businesses and careers - by covering all the latest business models, methods, hacks and hints to help you GROW!We deliver weekly episodes to help you diversify your career, learn new skills, launch side-hustles, and shine your multi-passionate light on everyone you meet! Our purpose is to empower you to skill up and lift your sights to the sky. Because EVERYTHING is possible!!Right now we are on a Season Break during iso-time, so you are currently listening to one of our BONUS super snack-sized ‘Isolation Inspiration’ eps that we are delivering every week while we are away planning, plotting, and punching out eps. for our upcoming season.These mini-eps. are focused on sharing our top recommendations with you - what we’ve read, watched, listened to, cooked, done or practiced that has kept us INSPIRED during ISOLATION!!! so as always please KEEP LISTENING and following us on Instagram, as we are not going anywhere during iso!!And if you are getting value out of our eps and enjoying what we are creating, we would seriously love it if you could pop over to Apple Podcasts to rate us and write us a quick review. One review from you benefits us greatly!! Thanks so much again for your support!Highlight Recommendation of the Week:General Assembly Free FridaysFree courses happening this Friday - May 29 2020Customer Journey MappingDigital InterviewsProject Management WorkshopIntro to Data AnalyticsSo let’s jump into our Iso Inspo ep. this week. Today Tanya gives us the top 3 recommendations that have kept her spirits high and had her super inspired this week!Plus...If you want some more sweet, sweet inspo, check out our Insta page and please follow us at @growgetterspodcast !! :)And if you’re still hungry for more, we've got a BUMPER NEWSLETTER that'll keep you up-skilled and up-to-date on all the latest tips, models, and trends - so sign up at www.growgetterspodcast.com/newsletterYour hosts are:Award-winning brand strategist and writer, Tanya Garma (@tanyagarma)Forbes-listed startup founder and entrepreneur, Tiffany Hart (@tiffanyclairehart)

Once upon a time, when people wanted to start their own business, they went down to the bank. There was physical space to lease, equipment to buy, and people to hire.Maybe it was a coffee shop, retail store, or professional services form. Or maybe light manufacturing or a car dealership. Sometimes the profits were substantial, other times meager. But there was always a lot on the line if things didn’t work out.About 20 years ago, the idea of starting a business changed due to the tech startup craze. Now it was about raising a Series A, then B, then C … and then IPO or acquisition. Profit wasn’t part of the equation, only insane levels of growth that very few achieved, despite the relentless focus on the relatively few success stories.During that same time period, however, a third way arose. A way to build a business using the reach of the Internet, the power of technology, and the creativity of entrepreneurs who very much focused on profit, all while mitigating risk with digital business models. Oh, and there was no need to deal with investors, because who wants that kind of meddling?It’s the “third way” that Chris Guillebeau’s new book The Money Tree (https://amzn.to/2VknDaz) focuses on. And yes … it’s also the approach taken with the 7-Figure Small strategy for smart business building.Chris joins us in this episode to discuss the third way and his new book. He also shares tips for generating extra income from his previous book Side Hustle (https://amzn.to/34O2UyI), which is a companion to his popular podcast Side Hustle School.***This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, cloud accounting software designed specifically for freelancers and solo business owners. They’re offering a 30-day, no credit card required free trial to you … yes you! To claim it, just visit FreshBooks.com/unemployable and make sure to enter UNEMPLOYABLE in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

Ok, so you met Lerly last week. She's going to talk big ideas this week by combining innovation, entrepreneurship...and public health discussions. Wait, public health? That can't be right. Can it?

As the new decade of 2020s arrives, Malaysia is developing towards the goals of Shared Prosperity Vision (SPV) 2030. Entreneurship has become an important area of development that is crucial to the future of our nation's economic and human capital development. In this episode, we have the Global Chairperson and Entrepreneurship Director from iCube UK to talk about the importance of nurturing entrepreneurship in young people and why is it crucial to the future development of our nation.

Among our guests are Melisa Harville-Lebron, a African American woman, who owns a Nascar team.. This single mother who raised both her kids and kids of her sibling actually went to Nacar to discourage her kids from going into that field and wound up owning a team....She has other entertainment ventures even since being a Intern for Sony.Stafford Braxton, a devout Christian and great entrepreneur, has been the force behind Black Santa for over six years...We are looking forward to talking to him about its success in 2018 and whether he will bring back the Easter Bunny, another popular picture taking force, in 2019.  We are anxiously awaiting to see if there are any other holiday icons he plans to tackle or if Santa is plenty...Also, we will find out how early he starts his shopping.. You know some folks start thinking about Xmas as early as the first part of the year...That would not be me , the master Procrastinator, but it is some...Also featured on the show will be one of my favorite Spoken Word artists from this area...This young lady will truly amaze you.... And we also might be hearing from Renee Nixon, the producer and writer of the powerful play Worried 2.0.......And, we are also glad to have a expert on Aging and the problems of our Nursing Home and Elderly Care on the show as well....Should definitely be another lively conversation.... 

Among our guests are Melisa Harville-Lebron, a African American woman, who owns a Nascar team.. This single mother who raised both her kids and kids of her sibling actually went to Nacar to discourage her kids from going into that field and wound up owning a team....She has other entertainment ventures even since being a Intern for Sony.Stafford Braxton, a devout Christian and great entrepreneur, has been the force behind Black Santa for over six years...We are looking forward to talking to him about its success in 2018 and whether he will bring back the Easter Bunny, another popular picture taking force, in 2019.  We are anxiously awaiting to see if there are any other holiday icons he plans to tackle or if Santa is plenty...Also, we will find out how early he starts his shopping.. You know some folks start thinking about Xmas as early as the first part of the year...That would not be me , the master Procrastinator, but it is some...Also featured on the show will be one of my favorite Spoken Word artists from this area...This young lady will truly amaze you.... And we also might be hearing from Renee Nixon, the producer and writer of the powerful play Worried 2.0.......And, we are also glad to have a expert on Aging and the problems of our Nursing Home and Elderly Care on the show as well....Should definitely be another lively conversation.... 

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Today's Guest is Phenomenal, we have joining us Abdulhakim Haliru, he is a Software Developer,  Tech Evangelist, Co-Organizer for WeCodeNG, he is the CTO of Leproghrammeen and a serial entrepreneur. Today he shares with us his story and lessons he has picked from a really long career in technology. "Do note that you will not have all the answers at the beginning, but ignorance is not an excuse. Be ready to walk the talk, it takes a lot to be successful, be ready for eventualities. How prepared you are determines how you react to situations."   Notes from Today's Episode: Even our mistakes shape our paths, it adds up. Our success story is a product of our experiences Learn emotional intelligence, it does a lot for your career and business Have values, ethics play a major role in the decisions we make and who we become It takes an inordinate amount of effort to make an impact in the market place or in career. Consistency will help you standout. Don't focus on the buzz words or hype, learn to kill the noise Business skill, people skill, there is also an element of marketing needed; evaluate your strengths and weakness before starting out in business Because you have failed at one thing, doesn't mean you are a failure.   Demystifying myths The Myth that the entrepreneur's path is easy is wrong; this makes a lot of people jump on the entrepreneurship bandwagon and they are not ready to do what it takes. Technology is profitable and attractive, but you need to do a lot of work and also you need to have an open mind to learning. Learn to fail fast and learn to laugh at yourself. You need to be prepared and understand what it really takes to be an entrepreneur.   Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email:  thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You!   Show Notes: LeProghrammeen - http://www.leproghrammeen.com/ Follow Abdulhakim on Twitter - @ https://twitter.com/hakeemhal

CHOOSE A LINK TO LISTEN to the Solid Steps Radio podcast for August 18, 2018. For iTunes use https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/solid-steps-radio/id1086366166?mt=2 For Sound cloud use “An entrepreneur tends to bite off a little more than he can chew hoping he’ll quickly learn how to chew it.” - Roy Ash On this weeks show Doug Cobb, the son of an entrepreneur, takes us through his journey in entrepreneurship. Doug is the founder and former CEO of The Cobb Group, the Chrysalis Venture Capital Group, and Greater Louisville Inc. He shares how God uses our businesses and talents for His kingdom, even when we don’t have the vision to see that far ahead.

Originally posted 2012-05-02 16:58:13. Republished by Blog Post PromoterDurch die Konzentration auf ein sehr hochwertiges Produkt, im Fall von Anja Matthes ist es Pfeffer, können Entrepreneure sich mit ihren Entreprenrial Designs am Markt erkennbar behaupten. Frau Matthes berichtet im Labor für Entreneurship wie ihre Gründung Pure Pepper versucht, sich an den Prinzipen der Teekampagne zu orientieren, aber auch Adaptionen beinhaltet.Den Podcast (Mp3 Datei des Videos) können Sie hier herunterladen bzw. hören:[audio:http://ia601205.us.archive.org/27/items/StiftungEntrepreneurshipLaborf_rEntrepreurship_EinfachheitalsWettbewerbsvorteil-Purepeppe/LaborfuerEntrepreurshipPfefferandershandelnPurepepper.mp3]00:00 Begrüßung Anja Matthes, Pure Pepper00:30 Onlineshop und Marktstand in Berlin01:20 Durch Reisen auf den kambodschanischen Pfeffer gekommen03:00 Prinzipien der Teekampagne angepasst04:30 Besonderheiten als Gründerin07:20 Der Marktstand als direkter Kontakt zu Kunden, um Feedback zu erhalten09:00 Skalierbarkeit des Konzepts: z.B. Kooperation mit Vielanwendern (Fleischer)11:35 Kann man ein haptisches Produkt über einen Onlineshop verkaufen? Transparenz, Authentizität13:30 Für Anja Matthes ein Herzensprojekt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I am so moved by the unique, deep and profound story of today's guest. Nichole Sylvester is an unapologetic spiritual success coach, author and transformation speaker on a mission to guide people home to themselves. Her work helps many to discover their innate power and undeniable purpose.  In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiration behind her memoir, OH SHIFT, A Journey from Chaos to Consciousness (releasing May 17th on Amazon)  At the most tumultuous time in her life, Nichole found herself battling with drug addiction while raising a young child in the midst of an abusive relationship. Shortly after escaping from the relationship, Nichole received notice that a woman had been murdered in her home.  This interview dives into Nichole's inward quest to heal on a higher level of consciousness.  In this episode, you will learn:  -About the resiliency of the human spirit -That just because you've gone through "shameful" experiences does not make you unworthy -Nichole's story about battling drug addiction and the generational patterns that destroyed her family -The one part of you that remains unbroken and undamaged -About relationships and the role they play in your life -How to own and accept yourself for who you are  -How to show up if you are an entrepreneur with a mission on your heart  -What happens when you own your story -Attachment to your identity and how it holds us back   This episode and Nichole's memoir will set many free.    Nichole's Quotes Throughout the Episode:   "People shift when they have wounds around love.”     "Everything that happened to me was perfect. We don’t know the higher reason for all of that."   "The things that we find shameful and we think disqualify us form the goodness in our life...it has so much power and strength and it connects us with other people and it's part of the human experience.    "When we admit and own all of us, we can find our power in so much of it."     "If you are here and there is a mission on your heart and you step up for it, the way will be shown.”        "If we can own all of us and accept it then other people can to."     "Our personalities are created to adapt to our environment and to dis-identify with it and allow yourself to play and to be role less."     "What were really afraid of is that we’re going to lose love.  We’re never going to lose love by honoring who we are.  Our desires are a direct call to action from the Divine. So why do we deny them or doubt them."     "You are in the midst of your biggest victory story."   Resources   Website: www.nicholesylvester.com https://www.instagram.com/nicholesylvester/   The Bali Giveaway + Book Release Details : https://nicholesyl.clickfunnels.com/ohshiftwaitlist   Join our Private Tribe for the 5 Day Meditation Challenge  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1577116269016352/  

  Supply Solutions Enterprise Six Sigma Business Success Planning Meredith Reuben Show 046 Start up Round We discussed supply solutions, Six Sigma and Business Success Planning with Meredith Reuben, CEO of EBP Supply. A quick glimpse into the legacy of her family business helps reveal why Meredith’s pull to lead it was so strong. In 1918, her grandparents, Samuel and Sadye Baum, started EBP Supply Solutions as Easter Bag & Paper in Bridgeport, CT. BP Supply Solutions is a leading distribution partner that provides a broad range of cleaning and foodservice supplies and services for businesses that rely on best-in-class insight, products & tools, and demand custom, transparent relationships. The company services organizations in the eastern United States across buildings, institutions (including government and education), healthcare, recreation, and food service markets. Headquartered in Milford, CT, it operates out of three distribution centers (Milford CT, Tewksbury, MA, and Cranbury, NJ) and achieves national distribution in partnership with Network® Distribution Services. EBP is fully-owned and operated by Meredith Reuben, CEO; is classified as a Women’s Business Enterprise; and holds WBENC National Certificate Number 243449. For more information, listenup to the interview. Meredith Reuben left her job as a lawyer to lead the family business, EBP Supply Solutions into its third generation of ownership. During her tenure, EBP Supply has grown from a local distributorship servicing a small area in Connecticut to a regional supply solutions enterprise. Meredith reveals how natural curiosity, undeterred perseverance and focus can help you achieve whatever goals you wish to reach. Meredith was in her late 20s when she walked away from her law career to join the family business. EBP Supply Solutions, which was known as Eastern Bag & Paper at the time. EBP continues to grow by making smart acquisitions like Salem Paper in the Boston area. These continued smarter acquisitions strengthened their ability to service the entire State of Connecticut. As Meredith worked to grow the business, she was also growing her family. She admits that it was a challenging time as she balanced the demands of the business and the needs of her young children and hard working lawyer husband. “As a mother, you are in operational mode when your kids are young,” she said, “It can be stressful. But early on, learned to set an annual priority list. That really helped me to allocate my time between career and family. Sure, I felt the guilt, I was there to drive them to school, and I made it a point to be home for dinner so I could hear about their day and do homework with them. Making that the priority and aligning the rest of my activities around that helped me tremendously.” While she credits having a Supportive spouse, she also started a walking group with other women in the neighborhood. This sisterhood helped offer support as she worked to balance the challenges of career and family. Meredith led her EBP Supply Company a new 166,00 square foot facility in Milford Connecticut just 12 miles north of Bridgeport. This enabled them to consolidate operations into a centralized warehouse. They also have two additional facilities each with 166,000 square feet. Meredith represents the third generation of leadership in the family business and now how son represents the fourth generation. Looking back, she recognizes the many challenges she overcame during that period, including the difficulties of identifying how she wanted to approach her management and leadership style. “Whether or not you are inheriting the company from your mother or father, or succeeding in your position from a strong manager, one of the biggest challenges- particularly, if it is going from male to female- is what kind of persona or style should you assume?” Her father and mother had great names in the industry and quickly learned that she did not have to copy their styles or strengths. What she needed was to be congruent to her own personality and utilize her strengths, and surround herself with people who supplemented areas where she wasn’t strong, contribute all of her efforts in her own unique way. That effort proved to be ambitious- she led the Company through several subsequent acquisitions and along with her team, grew EBP to be a regional distributor which now serves enterprises in all of New England and the Middle Atlantic States, The desire to help people grow and success had helped drive EBP’s strategic plan. Recognizing that an organization can only be its best when driven by a diverse group of stakeholders with different voices and backgrounds, she is working with the leadership of EBP to set goals around diversity, Meredith works to empower women through mentorship programs within EBP, Locally and internationally. She does this through local family business groups, the ISSA Hygieia Network, and through WIN, which is a group within Network Distribution, an international buying and selling organization. She wants to see more women in leadership positions throughout the cleaning industry. She has surrounded herself with a highly capable team of professionals who have brought skill sets to continuously improve the efficiency, productivity, Culture and operations in place. Her son Andrew is currently the Vice President of Marketing,: One of her favorite poems, which she keeps on her desk to inspire her daily, is “if,” written by Rudyard Kipling On the best advice, she’s received: “Understand the objectives and ignore all the noise.” – Jerry Rueben, her father. Meredith on leading: if you’re going to survive and thrive, you need to read, be Curious, and constantly have a learning and open mentality. She surrounds herself with people who share this same quality. It’s whom she hires. Fast Pitch Books Islands of Profit in the Sea of Red Ink by Jonathan Burne Connected - Nicholas Christakis the Surprising Power of our Social Networks Wrap Up YouTube Channel Platform: mitchellchadrow.com/youtube mitchellchadrow.com/youtube046

On this episode of Bay Area Ventures we speak with Parry Bedi, Co-Founder and CEO of www.glimpzit.com, a SaaS artificial intelligence service that helps companies open conversations with their customers and other audiences that will lead to deep insights on their thoughts, behaviors and preferences. GlimpzIt uses machine learning to analyze these conversations enabling companies to build personalized offerings that resonate with customers on a deep emotional levelParry is a serial entrepreneur and former Senior Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft. Parry and I met when I was a TA and he was a student in a new product development class in the Wharton School MBA for Executives Program at Wharton San Francisco.This is Parry’s second appearance on Bay Area Ventures and in this interview we catch up on GlimpzIt’s progress and growth. He talks about how GlimpzIt was able to simplify the end-user experience and improve utility and data analytics for its large enterprise customers by abandoning its mobile app system in favor of a simple web interface. End users prefer to engage with GlimpzIt conversations using a mobile device but preferred not to install an app to do so. This has saved GlimpzIt lots of development dollars, thereby freeing resources for marketing and customer acquisition.Also in this episode I am pleased to announce that Parry and GlimpzIt are offering you an opportunity to use the GlimpzIt service to engage with our show with the launch of our new Bay Area Ventures Conversation of the Month. Each month we will be posting a new conversation topic on www.BAVConversation.com where you can voice your opinion and share your photos or videos related to the monthly topic. The conversation is free to join and anonymous. You don’t have to provide and email address or any personal information to participate. Each month we’ll be posting the deep analytics on BAVConversation.com as well.Recorded November 24, 2016 on SiriusXM Channel 111, Business Radio Powered by the Wharton School. Bay Area Ventures airs live on Mondays at 4:00pm Pacific Time, 7:00pm Eastern Time.

A lot of business owners still think they need to do everything on their own, from creating products, to serving their clients, to marketing, to selling and on and on. But if you continue to do everything yourself, sooner or later you will realize that even 16-hour work days are too short, no matter how hard you work. So, how can you now as a business owner get out of that rat race? I invited a VERY SPECIAL GUEST today who knows that the answer is in building strong Joint Ventures. MANNY GOLDMAN, founder of RealGrowth.com and several other businesses, knows how to build win-win-win partnerships to boost your success. On this show you will DISCOVER HOW TO:      - Change your Mindset to Boost Business Success      - Build Win-Win-Win Partnerships to Grow your Business      - Avoid the Biggest Mistakes when building Joint Ventures      - Find and Select Partners you Trust      - Minimize Risk to fail with Joint Ventures        MANNY GOLDMAN has founded several companies successfully. His Direct Marketing firm generated more than 1 million USD of sales in the first year, providing multiple marketing services to small business owners.       With his Real Growth Marketing firm they brokered Joint Venture deals, helping their clients generate more than 5 million USD of new business while indirectly having a positive and permanent impact in the lives of 1,000,000 people. Within the next months, Manny will re-launch his RealGrowth.com platform connecting highly experienced experts and mentors with people that are keen in personal development.