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Karen Kerrington, President & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, joins the show to discuss issues and topics top of mind for small businesses heading into the upcoming election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gwen Whiting is renowned for founding and scaling The Laundress, a premium eco-friendly laundry brand, into a global lifestyle company. She launched it in 2002 with a grassroots event called “The Soap Splash,” growing the brand for 17 years without outside capital until its acquisition by Unilever in 2019. Gwen is now reinventing home cleaning and laundry with her recent venture, The Fill, a private members cleaning community offering a luxury collection of aromatherapy-infused home cleaning and laundry products. Her passion for mentoring future entrepreneurs has been a significant part of her journey, and she supports them through organizations like Cornell's Entrepreneurship Council and YPO's Global Leadership Community. Gwen's core values and her motto, “Let life work for you,” are inspired by her recent wellness journey. www.gwenwhiting.com   www.thefillclub.com

Due to the sheer scale of the climate crisis, many efforts dedicated to environmental preservation seem all for naught. Small-scale climate solutions, even though established with good intentions, cannot simply catch up with today's rapid ecological decline. Let us hear from Dr. Robert Eberhart, associate professor of management at the University of San Diego, on how to solve this alarming problem. He explains how to get rid of individualism and entrepreneurial ideology that prevent us from achieving collective impact. Dr. Eberhart also discusses how to rebalance our economy and build a better world by taking action against big banks, privatizations, political oppositions, and the destructive MAGA mindset.About Guest:Robert N. Eberhart is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of San Diego, where he studies how entrepreneurship shapes society. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University. His research spans topics such as how institutional change has complex effects on new firms and how an ideology of entrepreneurship affects society. He won awards from Responsible Research in Business and Management (2020), Organizations and Management Division Best Theory Paper (2017), Outstanding Scholar Award at SCU (2017), and Best Paper Award at the Western Academy of Management (2016). He is also visiting faculty at Oxford University, where he explores space entrepreneurship. He served as the Vice Chairperson of the U.S. Dept. of State and METI's Japan-US Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council.Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reberhart/ Guest Website: https://www.reberhart.org Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://caremorebebetter.com Follow us on social and join the conversation! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMore.BeBetter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability PodcastCare More Be Better answers only to our collective conscience and aims to put more good into the world. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support.

Your small business (or idea if you haven't started yet) is a lot more important than you think. Just ask Karen Kerrigan, the president and CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council. She'll be sharing a ton of fun facts about how small businesses drive innovation, help the economy, and create jobs. You'll also hear from Kylie Jiwon Hwang, an Assistant Professor at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. She'll give us more insights on how entrepreneurship can help marginalized individuals and how starting your own business can benefit your community.Get a quick refresher on why the work you're doing (or planning to do!) is important and learn all the benefits and challenges you might encounter on your entrepreneurial journey.In this episode you'll hear:(01:42) Why Small Businesses are important.(04:27) Why Marginalized individuals are gravitating towards entrepreneurship and the benefits that come with it.(07:33) Challenges that you might face when starting a business.(10:48) How technology has been helping small business owners overcome some of the challenges they face.(14:41) The importance of being prepared before starting a business.

Welcome to episode 45 of The Small Nation Podcast! We are honored to have the President and CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, Karen Kerrigan, as guest on the show. In this episode we dive into conversations around why it is important to build relationships with national leaders and how small businesses can have a voice in federal legislation. We also dive into a few trending topics such as the current credit crunch and even how the Metaverse may impact small business at a national level. Guest Links: SBE Council Weekly Newsletter Karen Kerrigan LinkedIn Facebook

Strap on your VR headsets and meet us in the Metaverse. Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council and the Founder and Chief Avatar of the Metaverse Business Alliance breaks down the metaverse for us on today's episode. This episode was eye opening for Terri & Melissa. It's potential for small businesses, entrepreneurs and for everyday people is something that we're more than curious about. Follow Karen & all of her endeavors: Karen Kerrigan Twitter Karen Kerrigan LinkedIn   Metaverse Business Alliance Website   Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Mix It Up with Us  Terri on Instagram  Melissa on Instagram  Join the Mixing Up Midlife Discussion Facebook Group Email Us: MixingupMidlife@gmail.com  Visit the Mixing Up Midlife website Maybe Find Us on TikTok   Resources and Sources ( some may include affiliate links) McKinsey Report: Value creation in the metaverse VR Headset VR Headset

Happy Thursday Worthiness Warriors! This week I am joined by Kate Bailey, the founder of TARRA, a coworking space created to change how women connect in all parts of our life.   Kate's expertise as an entrepreneur and business owner was cultivated over 20 years of in-the-trenches experience. A former magazine editor and journalist, she left the industry in 2007 to launch a boutique communications and marketing agency, Annabel Media. As Annabel Media grew, Kate discovered that she couldn't find the right resources to truly take her business to the next level, so in 2015, she founded TARRA, TARRA.co, to transform the way women connect business, life, and community. Established in 2015, the platform rapidly expanded to include networking, business education, mentorship, and a growing brand of collaborative membership workspaces. TARRA's first flex office and workspace campus opened at 9+Co in Denver in 2022 and today, the TARRA network is expanding throughout the United States with a mission to create a more inclusive and diverse business community through access to vetted business resources, education, and a powerful network of professional women. Bailey is an active member of the Denver nonprofit community. She is a member of the Empowerment Council of the Women's Foundation of Colorado, held a board position for the Design Council of the Denver Art Museum from 2016-2019, sat on the Small Business Council for the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce, was an active board member of the Women's Entrepreneurship Council, and has been an active volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters and Children's Health Foundation in Aspen. She is an in-demand speaker and panelist for local business groups on topics ranging from public relations and marketing to women-focused business and entrepreneurship. In 2017, Bailey was highlighted as a rising woman in business by Cherry Creek Lifestyle magazine, named one of the top 100 creatives in Denver by Westword magazine, and has been a featured speaker and panelist at Denver and Boulder Startup Weeks.   Tarra Website Tarra Instagram

Ray Keating is the Chief Economist, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council. A Carbon Tax? Really?

Ray Keating is the Chief Economist, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council. 

Garland Favorito is a co-founder of Voters Organized for Trusted Election Results in Georgia (VoterGA) and Elections Director of the Constitution Party of Georgia. VoterGA is a nonpartisan, non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to restoring the integrity of Georgia elections. His election integrity activities include research, analysis, documentation, and presentations involving Georgia's current voting systems. He is recognized throughout most of the state as a leading expert on the usage of, and risks involved with, Georgia's voting machines TOPIC: VoterGA Provides Conclusive Evidence Showing Fulton 2020 Election Results Were Electronically Manipulated lt on 2020 Election Results Were Electronically Manipulated Ray Keating - Chief Economist, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council. He writes and speaks on a wide range of issues impacting the entrepreneurial sector of the economy. In addition to policy papers and reports, he pens the weekly SBE Council Cyber column, Fact of the Week, and Energy & Entrepreneurs analysis for SBE Council's website, and weighs in regularly on SBE Council's Business Trends Blog. Keating has written three books — U.S. by the Numbers: What's Left, Right, and Wrong with America State by State New York by the Numbers: State and City in Perpetual Crisis, and D.C. by the Numbers: A State of Failure. Rays articles, have been published in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Boston Globe, National Review, Investor`s Business Daily, Chicago Tribune, The Washington Times, New York Post, Daily News, and many more. TOPIC: With consumers already suffering under inflation at a 40+ year high and economists sounding the alarm about a looming recession, who could possibly think a carbon tax is a good idea right now? Even the new Gallup Poll shows economic pessimism is surging.

Steven Malanga is the George M. Yeager Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and City Journal's senior editor.Ray Keating, Chief Economist, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council

Karen Karrigan, President and CEO, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council.Sid Mohasseb , The Entrepreneur Philosopher. He is a published author, serial entrepreneur, venture investor, university professor, innovation leader, business thought provoker and Managing Director, US Lead Strategic Innovation, KPMG Strategy

Note: Intro ends and our conversation with Kelsey begins at 11min mark.Hey friends, and welcome back to another episode and we're so excited that you are here! This week's episode is so insightful, full of incredible research, and we know you're going to love it. Kelsey Ramsden is the Co-Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer Mind Cure Health. With over fifteen years founding, scaling, and operating innovative companies across Canada and the Caribbean, Kelsey Ramsden is globally recognized for building multiple multimillion-dollar businesses.MINDCURE'S mission is to identify and develop products that ease suffering, increase productivity, and enhance mental health. It was born, in part, as a response to the mental health crisis and the need to find effective treatments in areas beyond psychiatry. These include digital therapeutics, neuro-supports, and psychedelics. Referring to MINDCURE as the Netflix of Mental Health, Ramsden cites that the company's digital therapeutics platform iSTRYM has parallel qualities, constantly optimizing and customizing to provide predictive, personalized recommendations.Kelsey is so insightful on the power of psychedelics to help people heal. Kelsey defines mental health as the investment in ourselves and our body from the neck up and she sees mental wealth as a space that can be held and served in a revolutionary and integrated way. On this episode we talk about: The power of psychedelics to heal traumaWhat actually happens in a psilocybin journeyCurrent research happening around various psychedelics to healHow to know if a journey is right for youThe future of microdosingYou can find Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseyramsdenYou can find Kelsey's website here: https://www.mindcure.com/You can find Kara on Instagram @bykaraeliseYou can find Caleb on Instagram @Caleb_campbellYou can find Kara + Caleb on TikTok, @karaandcalebKelsey Ramsden Full Bio:With over fifteen years founding, scaling, and operating innovative companies across Canada and the Caribbean, Kelsey Ramsden is globally recognized for building multiple multimillion-dollar businesses. She twice earned the honor of being named Canada's Top Female Entrepreneur and serves on the Entrepreneurship Council for the University of Western Ontario. Kelsey is a renowned thought leader and published author and holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. Accomplishments include founding construction firm Belvedere Place Development and residential project-management company Tallus Ridge Development in British Columbia – breaking barriers in traditionally male dominated fields.“All my life I was the organizer and hub in the spoke of many circles,”“That's how my MBA world met my psychedelic world.” As President and CEO of MINDCURE, Ramsden is banking on a different kind of wealth: mental. “There are folks making compounds, folks getting clinical data, folks doing great work in these areas….but I see mental wealth – that's the investment in ourselves and our body from the neck up – as a market that can be held and served in a revolutionary and integrated way.”MINDCURE'S mission is to identify and develop products that ease suffering, increase productivity, and enhance mental health. It was born, in part, as a response to the mental health crisis and the need to find effective treatments in areas beyond psychiatry. These include digital therapeutics, neuro-supports, and psychedelics. Referring to MINDCURE as the Netflix of Mental Health, Ramsden cites that the company's digital therapeutics platform iSTRYM has parallel qualities, constantly optimizing and customizing to provide predictive, personalized recommendations.“Our tech is more deliberate than others' and at scale, I believe we will have the largest psychedelic repository of human experience data -- which means we can shorten the time it takes to heal.”With a psychedelic Renaissance underway, Ramsden finds herself a pioneer on a frontier (again) – and with the most precious of commodities. “We have one mind,” she said. “It's our greatest asset.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelsey Ramsden is the Co-founder and CEO of Mindcure. She has over 15 years of experience founding, scaling, and operating innovative companies across Canada and the Caribbean. She has built multiple 8-figure businesses from the ground up and has twice been named Canada's Top Female Entrepreneur. Kelsey also serves on the Entrepreneurship Council for the University of Western Ontario, where she is also a faculty member teaching Design Thinking. Kelsey holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. She is an accomplished keynote speaker and published author.   Links: https://www.mindcure.com/ Connect with Kelsey www.futureoffitness.co

Today I'm joined by Kelsey Ramsden, CEO of MINDCURE — a life sciences company using psychedelics to promote healing and improve mental health.    In this episode, we discuss the psychedelic revolution, including shifts in science and culture paving the way. Kelsey explains the challenges and opportunities facing operators and investors in this space. And she talks about MINDCURE's efforts to build digital therapeutics that support psychedelic-assisted therapies.     More from Kelsey   With over fifteen years founding, scaling, and operating innovative companies across Canada and the Caribbean, Ramsden is recognized globally for building multiple, multimillion-dollar businesses both on and offline.  She earned the honor of being named Canada's Top Female Entrepreneur – twice. She serves on the Entrepreneurship Council for the University of Western Ontario and holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. She is a renowned thought leader and published author.   More from Fitt Insider   Fitt Insider is a newsletter and podcast on the business of fitness and wellness.   Join industry-leading operators and investors by subscribing: http://insider.fitt.co

Corina Ludwig sits down with Tony Shap Corina is widely recognized by her colleagues and clients as the glue that keeps the company together. As a member of the FunctionFox start-up team, Corina has been instrumental in facilitating the company's growth. Organized, disciplined and focused, Corina is responsible for overseeing the FunctionFox engine, as she manages daily operations; vision and planning, advertising and marketing; Corporate Culture, Human Resources and everything that falls in between. She has negotiated many successful contracts for the company with key industry leaders. Corina has been recognized as an industry leader in the technology field. She was awarded Executive of the Year by (VIATEC) the Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council and sits on their board of Directors. Currently she is also Vice Chair of the IWIST Board (Island Women in Science and Technology), is a Camosun College Marketing Program Advisor, currently serving as the Victoria Mentor for the Women's Enterprise Centre and continues to speak at many events. Prior to joining FunctionFox, Corina worked at Ogilvy & Mather in New York. Previously, she was a production and project manager with EyeWire/Adobe Systems in Calgary. Corina completed her Bachelor degree in Graphic Design at the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design in Vancouver. She resides in Victoria, BC and, when she's not working on the FunctionFox growth strategy, you'll find her whipping up her latest creation (www.passionforcakes.com) or out for a walk with her husband and three Great Danes.

Corina Ludwig is an accomplished Senior Executive, Advisor, and Board Member with more than 30 years of success in Business Tech and advertising. For the past 21 years she’s lead FunctionFox –a global leader in time-tracking and project management. She also sits on the board for Women in Science and Tech and the Innovation, and the Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council.

DEI Navigator offers access to our award-winning team of proven business leaders and certified diversity executives, along with expert curated content, how-to guides, specialized training, and a community of peers sharing their ideas and lessons learned — all at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-service DEI consultancy.As the CEO of NC IDEA, Thom Ruhe is on a mission to strengthen North Carolina's economy through grants and programs for our state's entrepreneurs with a commitment that no less than 50% of their total time, treasure and talent will support underserved communities, defined as minority, female or rural—and obviously any combination thereof.Recently, the organization has created the North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council with a commitment that 100% of all funds and programs designated exclusively serve Black founders. In this episode, Donald and Thom are talking about being a supportive leader and making meaningful change.The Donald Thompson Podcast is hosted by Walk West CEO, The Diversity Movement CEO, mentor, investor, and Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Donald Thompson.Music for this episode provided by Jensen Reed from his song, “You Can't Stop Me”.The Donald Thompson Podcast is edited and produced by Earfluence. For more on how to engage your community or build your personal brand through podcasting, visit Earfluence.com.

As the CEO of NC IDEA, Thom Ruhe is on a mission to strengthen North Carolina's economy through grants and programs for our state's entrepreneurs with a commitment that no less than 50% of their total time, treasure and talent will support underserved communities, defined as minority, female or rural—and obviously any combination thereof.Recently, the organization has created the North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council with a commitment that 100% of all funds and programs designated exclusively serve Black founders. In this episode, Donald and Thom are talking about being a supportive leader and making meaningful change.The Donald Thompson Podcast is hosted by Walk West CEO, The Diversity Movement CEO, mentor, investor, and Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Donald Thompson.Music for this episode provided by Jensen Reed from his song, “You Can't Stop Me”.The Donald Thompson Podcast is edited and produced by Earfluence. For more on how to engage your community or build your personal brand through podcasting, visit Earfluence.com. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence. Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

On today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council on her efforts in Washington D.C. to help small businesses through the pandemic, the hot issues today, and what's next! For twenty-five years Karen Kerrigan's leadership, advocacy and training work has helped foster U.S. entrepreneurship and global business growth. She is president & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council and is the group's chief advocate for its members. Kerrigan regularly testifies before the U.S. Congress on the key issues impacting entrepreneurs, investment and the economy, and has been appointed to numerous federal advisory boards including the National Women's Business Council, the U.S.-Iraq Business Dialog, the U.S. Treasury's Taxpayer Advisory Panel, and the National Advisory Committee for Labor Provisions of U.S. Free Trade Agreements. Kerrigan regularly engages with the President's cabinet and key advisors, and has spoken or led roundtables at several White House economic summits, scores of events hosted by the Small Business Administration, U.S. Treasury Department, Securities and Exchange Commission and other federal government agencies and departments. Kerrigan is a collaborative and well-respected individual within the business community who has led numerous coalitions and initiatives with diverse partners and organizations. Kerrigan chairs the newly formed Small Business Roundtable, a coalition of leading small business and entrepreneurship organizations dedicated to advancing policy, securing access and promoting inclusion to benefit the businesses at the heart of the American economy. She has written hundreds of Op-Eds and newspaper columns, and regularly appears on national television and talk radio programs. Kerrigan regularly appears on Fox Business to provide analysis and commentary on the latest economic data, what's driving the markets, and the outlook for the economy, entrepreneurship and small business growth. She lectures frequently at colleges and universities, making appearances at Harvard Business School, Georgetown University, University of Maryland, Ohio State University and many others including institutions outside of the United States. Kerrigan graduated from SUNY Cortland with a B.A. in Political Science, and resides in Northern Virginia. Recorded 12/09/2020

For twenty-five years Karen Kerrigan’s leadership, advocacy and training work has helped foster U.S. entrepreneurship and global business growth.  She is  president & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, and is the group’s chief advocate for its members. Kerrigan regularly testifies before the U.S. Congress on the key issues impacting entrepreneurs, investment and the economy, most recently before the House Small Business Committee and Financial Services Committee in 2020 on access to capital issues for small businesses and how newly implemented programs during the COVID-19 pandemic (like PPP and EIDL) can be improved to help more small businesses, and reach those with limited access to traditional financial institutions. She has been appointed to numerous federal advisory boards including the National Women’s Business Council, the U.S.-Iraq Business Dialog, the U.S. Treasury’s Taxpayer Advisory Panel, and the National Advisory Committee for Labor Provisions of U.S. Free Trade Agreements. Kerrigan regularly engages with the President’s cabinet and key advisors, and has spoken or led roundtables at several White House economic summits, scores of events hosted by the Small Business Administration, U.S. Treasury Department, Securities and Exchange Commission and other federal government agencies and departments. Kerrigan is a collaborative and well-respected individual within the business community who has led numerous coalitions and initiatives with diverse partners and organizations.  Kerrigan chairs the newly formed Small Business Roundtable, a coalition of leading small business and entrepreneurship organizations dedicated to advancing policy, securing access and promoting inclusion to benefit the businesses at the heart of the American economy.  She has written hundreds of Op-Eds and newspaper columns, and regularly appears on national television and talk radio programs. Kerrigan regularly appears on Fox Business to provide analysis and commentary on the latest economic data, what’s driving the markets, and the outlook for the economy, entrepreneurship and small business growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For twenty-five years Karen Kerrigan’s leadership, advocacy and training work has helped foster U.S. entrepreneurship and global business growth.  She is  president & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, and is the group’s chief advocate for its members. Kerrigan regularly testifies before the U.S. Congress on the key issues impacting entrepreneurs, investment and the economy, and has been appointed to numerous federal advisory boards including the National Women’s Business Council, the U.S.-Iraq Business Dialog, the U.S. Treasury’s Taxpayer Advisory Panel, and the National Advisory Committee for Labor Provisions of U.S. Free Trade Agreements. Kerrigan regularly engages with the President’s cabinet and key advisors, and has spoken or led roundtables at several White House economic summits, scores of events hosted by the Small Business Administration, U.S. Treasury Department, Securities and Exchange Commission and other federal government agencies and departments. Kerrigan is a collaborative and well-respected individual within the business community who has led numerous coalitions and initiatives with diverse partners and organizations.  Kerrigan chairs the newly formed Small Business Roundtable, a coalition of leading small business and entrepreneurship organizations dedicated to advancing policy, securing access and promoting inclusion to benefit the businesses at the heart of the American economy.  She has written hundreds of Op-Eds and newspaper columns, and regularly appears on national television and talk radio programs. Kerrigan regularly appears on Fox Business to provide analysis and commentary on the latest economic data, what’s driving the markets, and the outlook for the economy, entrepreneurship and small business growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For twenty-five years Karen Kerrigan’s leadership, advocacy and training work has helped foster U.S. entrepreneurship and global business growth.  She is  president & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, and is the group’s chief advocate for its members. Kerrigan regularly testifies before the U.S. Congress on the key issues impacting entrepreneurs, investment and the economy, and has been appointed to numerous federal advisory boards including the National Women’s Business Council, the U.S.-Iraq Business Dialog, the U.S. Treasury’s Taxpayer Advisory Panel, and the National Advisory Committee for Labor Provisions of U.S. Free Trade Agreements. Kerrigan regularly engages with the President’s cabinet and key advisors, and has spoken or led roundtables at several White House economic summits, scores of events hosted by the Small Business Administration, U.S. Treasury Department, Securities and Exchange Commission and other federal government agencies and departments. Kerrigan is a collaborative and well-respected individual within the business community who has led numerous coalitions and initiatives with diverse partners and organizations. 

We speak with Josh Dorfman who is the founder of the furniture company Simbly and also sits on the North Carolina Governor's Entrepreneurship Council.  Josh used to work with Venture Asheville and was the CEO of the Collider.  He also hosts a podcast called The Last Environmentalist.  We have good conversation about the environment, small businesses navigating Covid-19 and even come up with some great ideas about how to maintain the Asheville downtown in a Coronavirus future.  

Times are tough right now especially for small businesses struggling with shutdowns and reduced hours. This episode of "Sharing Sweat Equity" features a live Q&A with policy expert Karen Kerrigan, President of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council about the recent stimulus bill aka the CARE Act. Listen and learn about the different kinds of assistance and relief being made available to businesses across the country.

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John Lott, President Crime Prevention Research Center talks about SCOTUS allowing Sandy Hook survivors to continue their case against Remmington Arms. Ray Keating, Chief Economist, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council talks about Small business optimism.

Karen Kerrigan, who is president & CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, discusses the state of small businesses!

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Karen Kerrigan, president & CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBECouncil.org) in Washington DC, joins us to talk about recent developments in Congress relating to healthcare and small business. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio

Karen Kerrigan, president & CEO of Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBECouncil.org), on the farm bill & "Sugar Policy Modernization Act" - you'll be stunned by the sour deal many small businesses get when it comes to the price of sugar. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio

Karen Kerrigan, president & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBECouncil.org) aka “America's small business ambassador,” on starting SBE Council in Washington DC 25 years ago to protect small business & promote entrepreneurship. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio

Raymond J. Keating is chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBECouncil.org). He writes, speaks and testifies before Congress and state bodies on a wide range of small business issues. He is also an award-winning novelist. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio

Kristie Arslan, entrepreneur-in-residence & small business counsel for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBECouncil.org), also owns a very successful gourmet popcorn company called Popped! Republic (PoppedRepublic.com) in Washington DC. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio

In this episode I talk to Jason Best, one of a handful of people who co-authored the JOBS Act and helped legalize equity and debt based crowdfunding in the USA. Jason has spoken at The White House, South by Southwest, TEDx, the World Bank’s Global Forum on Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship and the Angel Capital Association. We discuss how the biggest change to securities laws in over 78 years is already creating billions of dollars of new investments. Find out how crowdfunding and cryptocurrencies can work together. 0:46 - Introducing Jason, his career, and some background on his role in the JOBS Act. 2:37 - Defining crowdfunding from Jason’s perspective. 4:32 - Differentiating between the types of crowdfunding and how the idea came about for Jason. 5:54 - Getting started and working against a framework that has been in place for decades.   9:29 - How the execution of the JOBS act has developed since it was signed in 2012. 12:02 - Projections for crowdfunding moving forward and the demand Jason has seen from investors. 14:14 - How the SEC has worked through this process with caution with regard to aspects like accredited investors. 15:54 - Details on Title II, III, and IV “flavors” of crowdfunding. 18:31 - Where Jason is focusing with his global advisory practice. 19:41 - Misunderstandings about that a startup really is and expanding the geography of tech centers in the world. 23:34 - Recapping the different portals of crowdfunding and the Fintech industry that’s grown up within that; comparing the regulations on typical stock exchanges with the framework being built for crowdfunding. 25:36 - Important data that Jason has seen emerge. 28:51 - Comparing crowdfunding with the emergence of ICOs. 31:23 - The role of decentralizing the capital raising process and blockchain technology. 33:02 - Using ICOs within the crowdfunding framework. 35:38 - Where Jason sees crowdfunding progressing over the next 5 years. 37:56 - How branding may play into the future of crowdfunding, even for larger companies. 40:02 - The scope of the potential in the Fintech industry and comparing it to the emergence of online stock trades. 42:35 - Speculating on the role of decentralized investing moving forward. 46:52 - Opening the crowdfunding landscape up to a global audience; the rapid-fire questionnaire.  Resources and Links Mentioned: JOBS Act Jason’s TEDx talk Crowdfund Investing For Dummies by Sherwood Neiss, Jason Best, and Zak Cassady-Dorion  SeedInvest Indiegogo Kickstarter Trade Associations ICOs Regulation A+ Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council      

ANDY CROWE ● BILL YATES ● NICK WALKER ● STEVE NEDVIDEK NICK WALKER:  Welcome to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers.  Every two weeks we meet to talk about the things that matter to you in the dynamic and constantly evolving domain of project management.  We know the challenges you face.  And it's our hope that we can help you learn to meet those challenges and even prosper from hearing the experiences of others who have gone before you. I'm your host, Nick Walker, and with me are the two guys who are responsible for most of the learning around here, Andy Crowe and Bill Yates.  And Andy, we have in the studio with us someone whose job it is to make your stomach growl and make your mouth water for one of the most popular fast foods on the planet. ANDY CROWE:  That's right.  And to make my stomach turn a little bit sometimes with the creative ideas that I have to figure out how to do.  So it all works. NICK WALKER:  Well, let's get into “As the Stomach Turns” this morning.  So all right. STEVE NEDVIDEK:  That's a great title for this.  Wow, I'm so fortunate to be here today. NICK WALKER:  Steve Nedvidek.  You're the senior manager of learning and development and innovation specialist for Chick-fil-A, Incorporated.  Steve, you've been with the company since 1988.  You've worn a number of hats:  film and video producer, marketing consultant, and program manager.  And it's my understanding that in your current role you teach; you coach; you facilitate sessions that help staff members solve the tough business problems that come up.  But you're also on the Board of Directors at the Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta and on the Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship Council at Wake Forest University.  Steve, welcome to Manage This.  What a lot of hats you wear. STEVE NEDVIDEK:  I guess that's either because I have a big head or I'm not good at anything.  But thanks, Nick.  I appreciate being here and spend this time with Andy and Bill.  It's going to be great.  Looking forward to it.  Really do appreciate the opportunity.  And we have a lot to talk about.  So let's jump in. NICK WALKER:  Yeah, yeah.  You are an innovator at a company that does $8 billion in sales every year, I understand. STEVE NEDVIDEK:  Right. NICK WALKER:  And you work with other innovators who dream big and bring creative ideas for new products and services.  And from what I know of Chick-fil-A, and from what I've tasted of its products, it seems to be a company built on innovation. STEVE NEDVIDEK:  That's right.  Actually, innovation is really in our DNA.  And it started with our founder, Truett Cathy, who was just wired that way.  You can call him an innovator.  You can call him an opportunist, an entrepreneur, just a big creative guy, whatever you want to call him; but he was all those things.  And it's been an interesting journey over the last 30 years to see how the organization has moved and shifted within that culture for this one man who started with one restaurant in 1946 to create this giant chicken company. BILL YATES:  How many restaurants are there today? STEVE NEDVIDEK:  Oh, there's 2,000 plus.  Yeah, at some point in time you just kind of stop counting, you know, because every day you get the email, oh, we just opened up this one; we've just opened this one.  Now we're looking at where are the interesting places that we're opening where we haven't been before.  So suddenly a restaurant opens up in Detroit, my hometown.  That's very interesting because we didn't have any there.  Or you're thinking about going internationally.  That's interesting conversation to have.  Selling a lot of chicken.  People are eating more chicken.  That's good. NICK WALKER:  Yeah, eat more chicken.  So, you know, innovation doesn't happen overnight.  It's a process.  Can you tell us a little bit about how that began? STEVE NEDVIDEK:  Well, for Chick-fil-A,

This week’s podcast is a recording of an event CIPE recently co-hosted with the National Endowment for Democracy titled "Defending Liberal Democracy in Emerging Markets: The Role of Free Markets and Rule of Law." Specifically, the event explored whether liberal economic reforms and accountability in economic policy can help bolster the consolidation of democracy and, if so, under what conditions. What are the common challenges facing liberal democracy and market economies? What are the economic arguments in support of liberal democracy? How can a free-market system respond to demands for economic and political inclusion? What types of reforms would promote a level playing field and accountability in government? Opening remarks were provided by: Greg Lebedev, Chair, Center for International Private Enterprise Carl Gershman, President, National Endowment for Democracy Three members of CIPE’s Free Enterprise and Democracy Network engaged in a panel discussion on the topic: Aurelio Concheso, President of the Advisory Board, Centro de Divulgación del Conocimiento (CEDICE), Venezuela Güray Karacar, Former Secretary General, Corporate Governance Association of Turkey (TKYD) Selima Ahmad, Founder and President, Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI) The discussion was moderated by: Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council

Depending upon the outcome of the 2016 elections, a lame duck Congress may not be all that productive. So the 114th Congress has a small window of opportunity from now until mid-November to act on eight bills affecting small business.  Karen Kerrigan, CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council guests this week with Smart Companies Radio host Kelly Scanlon to discuss eight bills which Kerrigan says could provide relief and support for America’s small business community when signed into law by the President. If you'd like to hear more podcasts with host kelly Scanlon, please visit our archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Segment 1: Karen Kerrigan is the President & CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council. For more than twenty years, her leadership, advocacy and training work has helped foster U.S. entrepreneurship and global small business growth. Karen regularly engages with the President's cabinet and key advisors, and has participated in several White House economic summits. Segment 2: James Sudakow is author of Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit… and Other Stupid Stuff We Say in the Corporate World. He serves as the principal of CH Consulting, Inc., a boutique management and organizational effectiveness consulting practice he founded in 2010. Segment 3: Randall Bell, PhD is a socio-economist and the CEO of Landmark Research Group, LLC. He consulted on the World Trade Center, the Flight 93 Crash Sites, the BP Oil Spill, Hurricane Katrina, the Nuclear Testing on the Bikini Atoll and several tragedies including Jon Benet Ramsey, OJ Simpson and the Heaven's Gate mass suicide mansion. He is the author of the book “Rich Habits Rich Life”.Segment 4: Barry Moltz shares how to get your business unstuck.Segment 5: Andi Simon is a Corporate Anthropologist who helps executives see their companies with more observant eyes, achieve “aha!” moments, and discover new and profitable opportunities. She is the author “On The Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Business to New Heights”Sponsored by Nextiva.

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council is every vigilant in our nation's capital, testifying in congress and sitting on committees to protect the rights of the nation's hundreds of thousands of small business owners. Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO of the SBEC is leading the council into its 20th year as a watchdog for small business owners in America. On this episode listen in as Karen and host Kelly Scanlon discuss a number of proposed laws under consideration that could adversely affect the small business community and learn how the SBEC is also keeping a close eye on the 2016 Presidential Election in order to report on which candidate is friend or foe of small business. To listen to additional shows with host Kelly Scanlon visit our archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Baruch College and the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District co-sponsor the forum to help New York's hard-pressed entrepreneurs and small business owners revitalize and retool their businesses in a recessionary economy. The panel discussion focuses on the state of entrepreneurship in New York and the challenges facing small business owners and managers, following welcoming remarks by John Elliott, Dean of the Zicklin School of Business; Stan Altman, President of Baruch College; Jennifer Brown, Executive Director Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership; and Robert Walsh, NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner. The panel is moderated by Brian Tracey, Online Editor, Crain's New York Business Panelists include: Jonathan Bowles, Director, Center for an Urban Future; Steve Cohen, Deputy Commissioner, Empire State Development, Division for Small Business; Raymond Keating, Chief Economist, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council; Edward G. Rogoff, Chair, Department of Management, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College. The event takes place on November 20, 2009 at the Baruch College Newman Conference Center, 7th floor."

"Baruch College and the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District co-sponsor the forum to help New York’s hard-pressed entrepreneurs and small business owners revitalize and retool their businesses in a recessionary economy. The panel discussion focuses on the state of entrepreneurship in New York and the challenges facing small business owners and managers, following welcoming remarks by John Elliott, Dean of the Zicklin School of Business; Stan Altman, President of Baruch College; Jennifer Brown, Executive Director Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership; and Robert Walsh, NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner. The panel is moderated by Brian Tracey, Online Editor, Crain’s New York Business Panelists include: Jonathan Bowles, Director, Center for an Urban Future; Steve Cohen, Deputy Commissioner, Empire State Development, Division for Small Business; Raymond Keating, Chief Economist, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council; Edward G. Rogoff, Chair, Department of Management, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College. The event takes place on November 20, 2009 at the Baruch College Newman Conference Center, 7th floor."

March 17, 2009: Jane Van Ryan speaks with Ray Keating, chief economist of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, about how new taxes on the oil and natural gas industry could impact small businesses and consumers.

  April 8, 2008: Join API’s Jane Van Ryan as she interviews Karen Kerrigan, president and CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council. Karen describes the impact of rising costs for small businesses and explains how these costs impact consumers.