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Timestamps:3:50 - Creating a property database in Panama5:18 - Creating a company with your spouse12:30 - Bootstrapping for a decade15:40 - Having Shaun Di Gregorio as an investor26:00 - Why Wendy left her companyThis episode was co-produced with EO Zürich. Check out their upcoming event, Entrepreneurs Summit 2025.Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.About Wendy Jordan:Wendy Jordan is the co-founder and former COO of Encuentra24, the leading marketplace and fully integrated business solution in Central America. She holds a BA in Marketing and Advertising from Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (Panama), and previously worked for companies like Publitesa and Gold Dragon Capital Management Ltd before starting Encuentra24 in 2005.Wendy and her husband built Encuentra24 at a serendipitous time: back in 2005, the Panama government was just starting to show interest in attracting foreign investment. Based on their own experience of having difficulties buying an affordable home in Panama, Wendy and her husband decided to create Panama's online marketplace themselves, and focused on the items/issues which are essential to people's lives: a home, a job, a car, etc.Encuentra24 was bootstrapped for 10 years. Wendy and her team advertised the business B2C by placing ads on buses and taxis and running radio ads; when it came to B2B, they initially sought each and every partner for a 1-1 conversation. They grew the business slowly, through trial and error, and in 2013 faced perhaps their biggest challenge when OLX built offices in Central America in an attempt to take them over. Despite OLX hiring Harvard-educated staff and resorting to things like exclusivity contracts with partners and hiring people fired from Encuentra24, Wendy and her team stayed laser-focused on their goals and the quality of their product, and ended up acquiring OLX's Central American operations a few years later.In 2015 Encuentra24 welcomed Shaun Di Gregorio, founder and CEO of Frontier Digital Ventures, as an investment partner, which enabled them to list themselves on international stock markets and, most prominently, in the Australian Stock Exchange. In 2022 Encuentra24 had a successful exit, after which Wendy left her operational role at the company. Nowadays she's active as a business angel and will soon take on the role of president at EO (Entrepreneurs Organization).The cover portrait was edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.smartportrait.io⁠⁠⁠⁠‍Don't forget to give us a follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there's no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly giveaways or founders' dinners.‍

Show Notes: Dan Bauer, a Harvard Business School graduate and independent consultant, talks about the NSLC, or National Student Leadership Conference program, sponsored by Inc Magazine. The program offers a nine-day immersion in entrepreneurship for high school students aged 14 to 18 from around the world. The students are vetted on their GPAs, and the program takes place on six prestigious college campuses, including Yale, Columbia, Duke, Michigan, Cal-Berkeley, and UCLA. The NSLC Origins Story The origin story for the program began with Dan's business, the MBA Exchange, which focused on career and education consulting. After selling the business in 2016, he decided to find another outlet for teen entrepreneurship education and found that there was room for a better resource with the pedigree of top colleges and a platform for engagement with real-world entrepreneurs from various industries. Dan chose to aggregate best-in-class offerings, such as curriculum, camp teachers, and sponsors, and worked with them to create a successful partnership. Unpacking the NSLC Program The National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) provides campus housing, administration, supervision, academic adjacent components, social aspects, leadership training, field trips, and dorm life for high school students. It also offers a business simulation where students make real-time decisions that impact the share price of a fictitious public company. The competition is augmented by a pitch competition where students form small teams and work together to formulate a business idea using lessons learned about business and entrepreneurship. There are four sets of partners: individual colleges providing dorm space and classroom space, the National Student Leadership Conference providing administration, adult supervision, and teachers from the National Federation of Teaching Entrepreneurship. Inc. Magazine promotes the program and participates in the curriculum and structure. Teachers also participate in the judging panel and presentations for the group going to Columbia. Dan explains what his experience brings to the table and experiences gained through recruitment and outreach to CEOs who want to pay it forward and share their experience and knowledge.  The NSLC Model Dan explains the structure of the business, which is a joint venture between a group of partners, with the NSLC being the core strength. They have a solid foundation in hands-on interaction with students and parents, with full-time staff. Dan handles interaction with entrepreneurs, speakers, and judges, while NFTE handles teacher selection training and placement. Inc. provides promotional support and weighs in on content topics and speaker selection. The conversation turns to building long-term, intensive relationships with schools, which involve multiple administrators on both ends.  Dan explains that the typical profile of students attending is diverse, from introverts to Alpha students who demonstrate leadership and charisma. The teams are built accordingly, balancing EQ and IQ strengths. The diversity of the group, geographically, racial, racially, gender, and interest wise, is a plus for the experience.  The Curriculum and Learning Outcomes The curriculum for the program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of marketing, operations, finance, and leadership. It is an interactive program that includes topics like break even ratios, valuations, partnerships, and strategic alliances. One of the highlights was the introduction of AI in business models, which inspired students to explore new ideas and Dan shares the range of impressive innovative ideas the students developed.  The program fits well with traditional business education programs like Junior Achievement, which has an academic bias and advisors. The program mixes students from various backgrounds into the same classroom, allowing them to learn from each other, teachers, mentors, and pitch judges. This exposes students to meaningful, actionable concepts and practices every day.    The Experience that Led to the Program Dan talks about how his experience led to establishing the program and making it work. From a Bootstrap startup to his business growth and sale journey, he believes that having a Inc. 5000 badge gave him credibility and familiarity with the pool of entrepreneurs he would tap as speakers. He believes that trust, openness, willingness to take risks, and willingness to help before asking for help are the core of the language he speaks. Dan explains how his background integrated with the program and opened doors to partners and contributors.  Volunteering at NSLC To become involved with the program, Dan suggests starting at NSLC leaders.org. The speakers and mentors and pitch judges include Inc. 5000, EO Entrepreneurs Organization; Shark Tank CEOs, and Harvard alumni. The entrepreneurial community is a caring, open, and Pay It Forward group, and Dan encourages connecting with others and helping in return. Timestamps: 02:11: Components and Structure of the NSLC Program  04:21: Origin and Evolution of the NSLC Program  08:00: Partnerships and Coordination  18:03: Student Profiles and Curriculum  23:06: Examples of Student Pitches and Program Impact  25:46: Comparison with Other Business Education Programs  29:03: Dan Bauer's Background and Credibility  33:14: Connecting with the NSLC Program  Links: Dan's website: Bauer-inc.com. NSLC website: NSLCleaders.org Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

Ep. 33 Have you ever wished that your invoices could get paid NOW, instead of Net 90 days from when you delivered your product or service? Well NOW you can! Sejal Shah Gulati, Chief Growth Officer of NowAccount, joins Kelly and Kelly to discuss alternative funding options for small businesses. Now offers a transparent and fair solution to the common problem of late payments from clients. By accelerating invoices, Now provides businesses with the cash flow they need to thrive. In this episode, you will be able to: Streamline Your Cash Flow: Unlock the power of accelerating invoices to keep your small business thriving. Uncover New Funding Paths: Discover alternatives to traditional factoring services for a more flexible financial approach. Catapult Your Business: Learn practical growth strategies to take your small business to the next level. Master Your Cash Flow: Understand the crucial role of cash flow and how it impacts the success of your business. Forge Strong Connections: Build a supportive network for your small business to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. Notable Quotes: "You're not even looking for a solution. Sometimes you're just looking to say, hey, I need community. I just want to be with people who are going through the things that I'm going through." - Sejal "The way to independence and freedom is ownership... and being able to create a legacy." "You are no good to your business, your family, your employees if your tank is empty." Resources: Visit nowaccount.com to start the application process for a Now Account Connect with Sejal Shah Gulati on LinkedIn and X Join community organizations such as BOSSY, EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) or YPO (Young Presidents' Organization) to find support and community as a small business owner. Explore resources such as CDFIs (Community Development Financial Institutions) and your local SBA to access additional support and funding options. Title Sponsor: Salena's Mexican Restaurant Episode sponsors: Marshall Street, Union Tavern Hosted by Kelly Bush + Kelly Metras Music: Do it by Infraction, Mellow Bop by Prigida & You are the best by Cutesy Chamber Ensemble  Produced by JazzCast Pros About the Guest: Sejal is the Chief Growth Officer for NOW a payments company. At NOW she manages sales, Marketing, Product and Client Success. Prior to NOW she was the SVP and General Manager in the Banking and Capital Markets team for GENPACT. Prior to Genpact she was the General Manager of the Global Marketing Hub at American Express in New York City. Prior to that she was the CMO of Ezetap, a B2B payments company based in Bangalore, India. She is also the Co-Founder of Sonder Connect. Sejal has a B.A. from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She is a Fellow of Famous V of Ananta Aspen Centre's Kamalnayan Bajaj Fellowship as well as a moderator for and member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction and discussion about the importance of funding for small businesses 0:03:11 Sejal Shah Gulati's background and involvement with now 0:06:56 Comparison between Now and traditional factoring companies 0:09:43 Challenges of waiting for payment from clients 0:10:51 Benefits of outsourcing accounts receivable to Now 0:11:57 Criteria for working with Now 0:13:10 Underwriting process and trade credit insurance. 0:13:42 Confirming invoices before payment. 0:14:07 Helping businesses with cash flow. 0:17:54 Challenges of net terms for small businesses. 0:19:19 Self Care 0:21:33 Community development finance institutions and grants can help small businesses. 0:22:51 Finding a community of small business owners for support is essential. 0:23:47 Complaining to non-business owners about the stress of being a business owner is difficult. 0:24:28 Visit nowaccount.com to apply for financial support from NowAccount. 0:25:13 Connect with Sejal 0:26:01 Being part of a supportive community is important for business owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Platicamos con Daniel Marcos sobre cómo escalar tu negocio sin perder de vista su propósito. Daniel Marcos es un experto en Escalamiento de Negocios, a sus 29 años vendió su primera empresa en más de 700 millones de dólares y hoy se dedica a ayudar a miles de emprendedores y empresarios a escalar su negocio a través del diseño de vida y empresa. Daniel Marcos es CEO y co-fundador de Growth Institute, fundada en 2012 en compañía de Verne Harnish con el propósito de democratizar la educación de negocios, conferencista internacional, columnista en la revista INC, miembro activo de EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) , YPO (Young Presidents Organization), coach certificado en la metodología de Scaling Up y coach de negocios. Tiene estudios en el MIT Enterprise Forum, Birthing of Giant, Babson College y Tec de Monterrey. En este Backside tocamos temas como: 1.- La importancia de alinear tu plan de vida con tu empresa. 2.- Cómo escalar tu negocio sin tanto drama. 3.- El desempeño, rentabilidad y rigidez de una organización. 4.- Scaling Up. 5.- Impacto a través de la creación de valor. Conoce más sobre Daniel Marcos en: linkedin.com/in/danielmarcosConoce más de Growth Institute en: https://www.growthinstitute.com/Acompáñanos en este Backside y conoce los mejores hacks para surfear las olas del emprendimiento. Suscríbete a nuestro canal en SpotifySigue negocioscool en InstagramConecta con nosotros a través de LinkedIn

How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth with Patrick TheanToday's episode is with Patrick Thean. Patrick is the author of Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth as well as Execute Without Drama and an award-winning serial entrepreneur who has started and exited multiple companies. He is an engaging speaker and has addressed thousands of businesses globally, including YPO (Young Presidents Organization), EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) and Fortune Small Business Growth Conferences. Patrick founded and grew Metasys to over $20 million in sales and was ranked 151 on the Inc500 in 1996.As the CEO of Rhythm Systems, Patrick has helped hundreds of businesses develop their strategy and execution plans. A master facilitator, Patrick is able to tease out the right priorities and get to the right outcomes. A CEO coach, he holds CEOs and their teams accountable to do what they say they are going to do.People hire Patrick and Rhythm Systems for the following reasons:Get executive teams and key departments focused on the most important few prioritiesGet everyone accountable with the right KPIs and metricsShare data and insights to make better decisions faster.Rhythm Systems clients are always setting new goals for themselves and Rhythm has been a big part in helping them win. Mobility Works achieved record revenue and profits last year. AvidXchange increased revenues from $40+ M to $100M in 2 years.Links:Connect with Patrick Thean:Patrick Thean's Website: https://www.patrickthean.com/Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rhythm-Achieve-Breakthrough-Execution-Accelerate/dp/0997825707Patrick Thean's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickthean/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I interview Rob Rawson, the Owner, and Co-founder of Time Doctor based in Sydney, Australia. Rob set up his own business to help entrepreneurs to be on track, attend, and understand what's going on with their team by working remotely. From being a Medical Doctor, Rob has decided to pursue his passion in entrepreneurship.  Time Doctor was established in 2012 and has been running for over 10 years. Became an  8-figure business with over 130 FTEs in 31 countries. Rob has said that growing a small business requires having the right mindset and comfort with your workspace to help you work effectively. So he says, “Have the right thinking and structure around how to do your task.”  This Cast Covers: Understanding the productivity and comfort of working remotely. Track, attend, and understand what's going on with your team by working remotely.  Sharing his experience in creating a team in the Philippines. With digital marketing agencies and a few others using it as well. Making offshore teams and outsourcing company as the top niche. From being a doctor to an entrepreneur. Interview top leaders in remote work through his book called “Running Remote.” Became an 8-figure business with over 130 FTEs in 31 countries. Sharing the effective strategy of SEO for a fast-growing business. Member of EO (Entrepreneurs Organization). Additional Resources: Time Doctor Getting Things Done by David Allen Scaling Up by Verne Harnish ________________________________________________________________________________ Quotes: “Be passionate about the subject.” —Rob Rawson “Companies need to obtain the right mindset and structure on how to do their tasks.” —Rob Rawson “Success is having a great business and everything else in other areas of life.” —Rob Rawson “Focus on getting the right team in place.” —Rob Rawson “If you end up doing all the other stuff, you'll never actually grow your business.” —Rob Rawson ________________________________________________________________________________   Music from https://filmmusic.io “Cold Funk” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Kute Blackson. Kute is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events he organizes around the world as well as at outside events including A-Fest, YPO (Young Presidents Organization), and EO (Entrepreneurs Organization). He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the worlds foremost authorities in the personal development industry. Winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award, Blackson is widely considered a next generation leader in the field of personal development. His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life's purpose.Check out this week's episode of the Best You podcast to learn how to stop lying to yourself, why no one owes you anything, what Kute told his Father when his Father told him he was going to be taking over 300 churches in Ghana, Africa, how he repaired his relationship with his father, how to listen to your soul, and so much more!Give Kute a follow!Facebook: kuteblacksonlovenowInstagram: @kuteblacksonAnd even more importantly, check out his books on his website, https://kuteblackson.com/_____________________________In this episode:3:20: How did Kute have the courage to realize his father's plans for him weren't what he actually wanted to do?8:12: What happened after Kute told his father that he didn't want to follow his plan for his life?13:21: Pain is a gift14:19: How do you know if you're lying to yourself?16:20: What was one of the biggest lies Kute was telling himself at age 18 that allowed him to grow when he discovered it?21:52: Kute's forgiveness toward his father, and how it can be freeing to forgive your own parents28:44: How do we determine what is truly our soul speaking to us versus fear speaking to us?36:25: You have to want the truth more than you want what you want40:15: What are three things that Kute can currently do or work on to get closer to his best version of himself?_____________________________Kute's Three Keys to Getting Closer to his Best Self:1. Stretch More2. Have More Fun3. Ask People for Help_____________________________Want to try out the 10 Week Transformation - THE premiere results oriented fitness program?Go to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/10wt to learn more and get signed up!Follow Nick on Instagram: @carrierbestyou

Are you looking to start your transition to the role of agency CEO? David Anderson started living the entrepreneurial dream more than twenty years ago when he started Off Madison Ave, a full-service marketing agency he founded with his partner after getting fired from his agency job. After two decades as a business owner, David has experienced success and failure. Having learned from many successes and the hard knocks of business and life. In his conversation with Jason, he talks about the many challenges and mistakes that helped him learn, why taking a step back from day-to-day operations is a marathon, not a sprint, the importance of building your leadership team and letting them make their own mistakes, and what he has learned after many agency acquisitions. 3 Golden Nuggets Taking a step back is a process. After many years in the business and finally being able to take a step back to being his agency's CEO, David admits that he made many mistakes along the way. The first time, he recalls, he hired someone from the outside and did not have a solid onboarding process for that person. That fell apart quickly and they even ended up losing clients. Later, he had a leadership team implement EOS, which he highly recommends, but he chose not to be the innovator and integrator. It fell apart and he had to step in to fix the situation. Finally, he brought somebody up through the ranks, worked on a transition plan, clearly defined authority, and is holding that person accountable. “It's a process,” he says, “and you will have your failures in it.” Allow leaders to learn from mistakes. David has figured out a leadership team system that works for his agency. There were mistakes along the way, however. One of them was tying the head of the team's financial bonus to their financial income. He later changed that and now their bonuses are tied to the overall performance of the agency, not of an individual. Also, what business owners need to do is let go as they bring on those senior people. You don't hire senior people and micromanage. They don't want to be told what to do. With that, you also have to accept that there will be failures and things that don't work. If you want to grow your team, you need to let them make mistakes. On mergers and acquisitions. With 24 years in the business, our guest has seen his fair share of acquisitions. So, what does he look for in a potential purchase? In their case, as a full-service agency, they look for businesses that can complement their services. So they've purchased agencies that allow them to gain a deeper focus on some aspect of the business. On the financial side, they are definitely looking at the EBITDA. He's also made some mistakes on this front, and his advice is that, when it comes to people who will help you evaluate a potential acquisitions organization, they need to understand the industry. The person selling won't mind if you're uneducated, but you will surely overpay. Sponsors and Resources Sharpspring: Today's episode is sponsored by Sharpspring, an all-in-one revenue growth platform that provides all of the marketing automation, CRM, & sales features you need to support your entire customer lifecycle. Partner with an affordable marketing automation provider that you can trust. Head over to sharpspring.com/smartagency to enjoy an exclusive offer for podcast listeners. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | Radio FM Building Your Leadership Team & Letting Go of Day-to-Day Operations is a Marathon, Not a Sprint Jason: [00:00:00] What's up, agency owners? Jason Swenk here with another amazing episode and amazing guest. We're going to talk to an eight-figure agency owner who's going to talk about how he really kind of transitioned out of really doing everything and transitioned more to a leadership role where he doesn't have to make all the decisions, which I think a lot of us like. We're also going to talk about M&A, growth, getting bigger, so sit back and let's get into the episode. Hey, David. Welcome to the show. David: [00:00:35] Hey, Jason. Thank you for having me. Looking forward to it. Jason: [00:00:38] Yeah. Excited to have you on. So tell us who you are and what do you do? David: [00:00:42] All right. So Dave Anderson, I live here in sunny Arizona, where it's still a hundred plus degrees here, today when we're recording this anyway. I am in Arizona. I have been an agency owner for about 23, 24 years now and worked at another agency for a good three years before that. The name of the agency is Off Madison Ave. We are a full service, kind of going back to the old terms, full-service agency that does everything from creative media, public relations, social media, digital. All of the kind of stuff that we've had. We're about 35 full-time people but our business model is really evolved to where we're with a plethora of great talent out there now of how we're using a real combination of full-time people and people with specific skill sets to do our diverse client work every day. Jason: [00:01:41] And so tell me kind of how did you guys get started or why did you start? David: [00:01:45] Ah, that's a great question. So I have one business partner. Roger Hernie, a great friend of mine. So we were both working… Jason: [00:01:52] Still, still business partner? David: [00:01:53] Still business partners, 23, 24 years in October years later, still business partners. And I can, I can give some insights if you like, why I think that has worked overtime. But we were both working at the same agency. And to be honest with you, I got fired one day. First time I'd ever been fired in my life from a job. Um, my wife and I were one month pregnant with our first child on the way. I still remember going and telling her and picking her up at work. And she said, how'd the day go? And I said, well, they got fired today. That'll stress out your wife in any situation. Jason: [00:02:26] Was it Friday? David: [00:02:27] Uh, it was Monday. I started the week off the right way for her. So… Jason: [00:02:33] I've always been fired on Fridays. David: [00:02:35] Yeah, no, this was a Monday. And it's a story that needs to be told over alcohol. The agency kind of turned into, um, the culture was bad and the CEO asked me one day why it was bad. And I told him my honest opinion and I didn't last long after that. So I come from the PR side of things. Background in politics, PR. My business partner worked for McCann Erickson, he is the creative guy. And we just working together, saw the value… Again, I'm an old guy way back then were PR and creative, but didn't really work well together, they were more siloed. And we really wanted to bring that together to bring a total marketing picture. So yeah, 23 years later, we've done three small acquisitions over the years to help us grow. And like every one of you, we've had our best of days on our absolutely worst of days. Um, I'm a lot grayer now, but you know, we've survived. Jason: [00:03:32] Very cool. And, um, tell me what's been the process…? How long did it take you? Or if you kind of remember some of the key elements or key things that happen to get to a point where you don't have to be in the day-to-day operations anymore. David: [00:03:50] Yeah. It's a great question. And I'm going to be honest with you. I severely messed it up two times before I got it right. And it's a thing that I work with kind of both other business owners now, and agency owners. The process of working on the business every day, not in the business. And then ultimately be able to move where I am now today, where I don't really have any day-to-day role in the company. I'm still involved from a financial side. If we do an acquisition, like we did last November, I'm very involved. Um, but I work directly with our GM. So the first time I messed it up, I hired a person from the outside who supposedly had a lot of agency experience, bigger agency actually. And after going through the process, what I did horribly wrong was I didn't have a solid onboarding process for the new person that was coming on. Honestly, I kind of said, this person's hired, he starts on Monday. And by Monday afternoon I was like, good luck! You know? And within six months, we've lost clients. Most hurtful was I lost, I think, three of our top-five leadership team members because of that person's leadership style, how they were doing. Just a bad, bad time. So I had to come back in and fix that. The second time, I had a leadership team and we implemented EOS to be honest with you, which I'm a big fan of. But I chose not to be the visionary or the integrator and I left it to our executive team and the partners that were involved in the business. And that went really bad too, because when you kind of pick the integrator to lead, the other people didn't agree. There was no solid decision-making. There was not clear definition on when to bring it to the owners or me as the owner of decisions. And, again, it completely fell apart and I stepped back into fix it again. Now this time, I think I have finally gotten it right where we brought somebody up through the ranks, worked on a transition plan, clearly defined authority. I am holding that person accountable. The biggest thing where I failed was lack of accountability as I kind of turned the day-to-day operations over to others. Now there's a level of accountability. I still am very involved at times on the EOS part of it on our rocks and making sure where we are. And we are more than a year into it now and the person who runs the bay, they, her name is Sasha has done a fantastic job. The agency is growing. Our clients are happy. Our culture has improved. So what I would say is it's a process. It's a marathon, not a sprint, and you will have your failures in it. Jason: [00:06:47] Is your agency struggling to deliver real revenue growth results to your clients? You know, agency marketers can consolidate data and align marketing and sales teams goals to achieve real results for your agency and clients using revenue growth platforms. SharpSpring is an all-in-one platform built for agencies like yours to optimize digital marketing strategies with simple, powerful automation. Manage your entire funnel all in SharpSpring. Now for a limited time, my smart agency listeners will receive your first month free and half off onboarding with SharpSpring. Just visit sharpspring.com/smartagency to schedule your demo and grab this offer. That's sharpspring.com/smartagency. Now I've seen it all kinds of different ways where… There's two ways I've seen it work out well. One is to bring in… One of the first guests actually brought in someone as a consultant to work with the team and to really kind of get to know them. And then eventually they hired that person as the CEO and it was kind of like, oh, well, you're part of us. You've been working with us for six months. That kind of stuff. I've seen that work. And it's a good test. And then I've also seen kind of going through the ranks. But a lot of times what people struggle with is if you don't have people through the ranks, what do you do? And that's why I wanted to kind of give you option number one, that I've seen work. I've also seen it not work where they brought in someone temporarily, and then it doesn't work, but that's fine. They're not the CEO yet. You're testing out the waters and then you can kind of go… Let's talk about a lot of times when agency owners get over the couple of million mark, right? Like you can get to the million mark by accident, I feel. And then you can kind of get to the 2 million mark by accident and a lot of luck. But then to really kind of take it up from there, you have to build out a really good leadership team. So let's talk about how did you build out your leadership team? Like not particular names, but what were their roles? What did you learn from that? Like, what did you… what didn't work? David: [00:09:05] Yeah, so great question. And again, I feel we're in a good spot now, but lots of mistakes along the way. So how we do it, we call them group heads in our organization and we put people at the lead of like our account service team, our creative team, our PR team, and our media team and creative team. So we put a person at the head of all of them, and then I made them the leadership team that they were the ones to work collectively. Um, you know, we're not big enough to, and never have been. And I, quite frankly, I don't think I agree with having people that are just managers and not… So they're working directors is what we call them. They were directors that head of their group, group heads. But they were the ones who were responsible for making sure we weren't siloed and the workflow and functioning like that. And that has worked very well with us. But as agency owners know, actually any CEO leadership knows… The challenge there is managing the personalities, the issues, the finances. You know, one of the biggest mistakes I made was tying my group head's compensation to the financial bonus to their financial income. And then it was a question of how much money do I get? Because I get to put more in my pocket on that. And so what I did was their, and still is, their compensation of bonuses and stuff like that is based on the overall performance of the agency, not of an individual. Otherwise, you'll always have people looking out for their own personal wellbeing that they go through. So it's really that… Now also as a business owner, agency owner, what you need to do, two things is one is you need to let go as you bring on those senior people. You don't hire senior people and micromanage. They don't want to come in and be told what to do, but you as an owner have to relinquish that. And with that, you have to accept, there's going to be failure. There's going to be things that don't work. These are how people learn. And we as owners, when the first time something goes wrong, we jump back in to save the day and tell everybody else what they did wrong. And believe me, I, you know, if you can see me, I've lots of gray hair. This is how I got to that point. But I think, and I've seen, you know, in entrepreneurs, business people as general, we hate to fail we're as competitive. But I believe if you really want to grow your team and you have to let them fail, just like our kids, you know, you have to learn lessons the hard way. So I hope that's helpful. Jason: [00:11:39] Yep. What was your first leadership role that you hired and second and third? David: [00:11:44] I still remember that when it was Roger and I. Well, the first full leadership role that I hired was in our media group because it was the area that we were most knowledgeable in. Roger being a creative guy, me being a PR person. So we brought that media expertise and was one of the very first things. Jason: [00:12:06] Gotcha. And why the media role if you guys had expertise in it? David: [00:12:11] Well, we really didn't. We were faking it. We were using a lot of outsiders to do the work for us. And when we got to a certain point in billings of media, we realized that we needed that expertise of not only just for placing and all of that, but the analytics behind it. And that's where we really needed the expertise. That's why we started there. Jason: [00:12:35] Gotcha. I always like to see when, uh, when people are like, well, so many people hire based on things that they don't know. And I'm like, I think the best thing is, is like hiring on the things, you know. Cause then you can actually, you know, are they full of shit or not, you know? Going there. Kind of switching focus a little bit… This focuses on growth, mergers and acquisitions and buying agencies. You know, with our agency Republics, that's how we've been able to grow, we've done 10 acquisitions so far in the past year and a half, and just had tremendous growth. So, and you've said you've done some MNA as well. So what do you look for? What's worked what hasn't worked when you bought agencies? David: [00:13:21] Yeah, that's a great question. Our philosophy right now is to find things that complement the services. We aren't necessarily looking for another full-service agency. That's going to come in with creative teams, PR teams, all of that. Like the acquisition we did, um, in November of last year was a PR agency based out of San Francisco. And we wanted to really bolster our PR capabilities. It was also a step in over 20 something years and probably something I would do different, maybe do different is… We've always been more of a generalist agency. We've had some core areas of focus and we really want to move to a much deeper focus in two areas specifically. And this was a great way to bring in a book of clients that fit into that area where we want to be more specific. So I would say is, you know, an M&A there's two types: financial, which you're just adding revenue dollars, and they're strategic. And we're looking more strategic with the one we just did. The one before that allowed us to get deeper into technology. How do we use technology more in our marketing? As a result of that, we've also started another startup, um, a SAS-based product in the marketing space that we've also done that. And if I go way back to the early two-thousands, we were a very traditional agency and we didn't have the digital capabilities that the whole marketing world was going to. And we made an acquisition to get us really deep into that space also. So they've almost all been very strategic for us. Jason: [00:15:05] Awesome. And when you're looking at buying an agency or when you bought these agencies, is it a roll up? Is it cash? How are you evaluating them? David: [00:15:18] Yeah. You know, we do the typical valuations stuff that we have. And I'm sure you've seen more than once or twice that people in their minds have a much greater valuation for their agency than what the numbers… I can tell by your face you've seen that a couple of times. And I've had, you know, while we've done four acquisitions, I've probably had 20 where we got to a serious conversation that we do. So we really look at the numbers. I'm actually a finance major coming out of school. But then you also have to take the intangibles into it. So it's always, usually a combination of some upfront money earn out that, you know, goes with it from there. Jason: [00:16:01] How do you evaluate how much they're worth? Is it on EBITDA? Is it on top line? What are some of the factors that you put in there? David: [00:16:08] More EBITDA. More is EBITDA. And then, you know, you play the whole add back game of what to, you know, really kind of goes to… From my country club membership, to my Ferrari, to my vacation home in there to get to where, it's a game. I mean, you know, as well as I do, it's a game. What I would tell… and I'm sure you've had similar experiences use people who can help evaluate a potential acquisitions organization who understands our industry. One of the big mistakes I made on the first acquisition that we did is I used my regular attorney who knew nothing about the marketing industry. I overpaid without a doubt because of that, the, you know, you know what you're doing. Because it does, it does become a game with add backs and you know… How owners are willing to structure their compensation. Jason: [00:17:04] Well, if you're selling you don't mind, if the person buying you is uneducated. Make sure you tell us that lawyer so all the sellers can use that versus David: [00:17:14] Yeah, I totally agree with you. The other thing, I had this happen once as we went through a whole valuation. We were moving forward and then it came back and I had this owner. It was a PR agency said… I think the valuation of their company came back and like 1.5 million, something like that. You know, pretty small agency. And the agency said, well, just our contacts are worth a million dollars alone. Who we know in the media is worth just a million dollars alone. So I would never sell for less than $4 million. And I was like, well, I guess we won't be moving forward. Jason: [00:17:47] Yeah. I always like to tell that person I'm like, well, you can wish in one hand and crap in the other, it gets filled up first. David: [00:17:53] I love that. I'm going to steal that if that's okay. Cause that's very well said. Jason: [00:17:58] Yeah, Well, I stole that from cousin Eddie on Vegas Vacation. David: [00:18:04] Love it. Absolutely love it. Jason: [00:18:06] Well, this has all been great, David, is there anything I didn't ask you that you think would benefit the audience? David: [00:18:11] No. Well, a couple things. One is, you know, as agency owners and entrepreneurs, make sure you have a great network around you of advisers is what I would say. Find like-minded… I'm a member of EO Entrepreneurs Organization. It's, you know, provides the CEO forum. Vistage. I was part of Vistage. Get people around you who know more than you, have more experiences that you, that you can experience share. Because that's how we learn and grow. And that's what we do best. I would also say, do whatever you have to do to work on the business every day, not in the business. And I fully understand when you're a smaller agency crossing that first million-dollar mark, $2 million mark, and you're finally making good money. And then the thought of hiring a six-digit leader, a six-figure income. Oh my gosh, that's going to set me back again. That's how you grow, you know, and it's just what you need to do um… If you want a growth the company. If you want a lifestyle company then, you know, that's perfect. And neither one is right or wrong. It's just, you have to marry it up with what you want to do. And the whole process I went through of getting out of the day-to-day, it's absolutely a marathon. It's not a sprint. I would say you need at least 18 months to plan properly for that. That's just my experience to do it in the right way. Jason: [00:19:36] Awesome. And, uh, what's uh, the agency website people go and check you guys out? David: [00:19:40] Uh, Off Madison Ave. A V E, not avenue. So offmadisonave.com. Jason: [00:19:46] Awesome. Well, thanks so much, David, for coming on the show. It was awesome. And I totally agree with you on surrounding yourself with amazing people that are further ahead, so they can actually help you and see the things… And kind of setting me up for that, that was perfect. I want to invite all of you to go to digitalagencyelite.com. This is our exclusive mastermind just for experienced agency owners. So I understand that there's other groups out there that have all kinds of different industries. But if you want to be surrounded by amazing agency owners on a consistent basis, I want all of you to go to digitalagencyelite.com. And until next time have a Swenk day.

As a young boy, Kute Blackson felt a call to alleviate people's suffering, which led him to a path full of challenges and self-discovery. If you're looking for a deeper purpose or meaning in your life, tune in to find out how to follow your inner voice, and be inspired to live an authentic and fulfilling life. Key Takeaways From This Episode The challenges of living an authentic life Consequences of denying what you really want How to get in touch with your inner truth Should perfection be your goal? Is it easy to surrender yourself? Resources Mentioned In This Episode The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go I Am That You Are The One: A Bold Adventure in Finding Purpose, Discovering the Real You, and Loving Fully   About Kute Blackson Kute Blackson is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events he organizes around the world as well as at outside events including A-Fest, YPO (YoungPresidents'Organization), and EO (Entrepreneurs Organization). He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world's foremost authorities in the personal development industry. Winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award, Blackson is widely considered a next-generation leader in the field of personal development. His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically, and fulfill their true life's purpose. Connect with Kute Website: www.kuteblackson.com   About Rishi Tea & Sparkling Botanicals Milwaukee-based Rishi Tea was founded nearly 25 years ago on the commitment to set the standard for quality tea and expand the awareness of its rich history. Rishi offers premium tea and botanicals imported directly from gardens across the world from Chile to Japan and Taiwan—drawing inspiration from ancient artisanal practices that use organic cultivation techniques as well as modern culinary innovation. In addition, Rishi recently launched Sparkling Botanicals—a line of light and refreshing functional beverages crafted with imported fruits, spices and herbs from partners around the globe with innovative flavors like Schisandra Berry, Turmeric Saffron and Black Lemon. Connect with Rishi Tea & Sparkling Botanicals Website: www.rishi-tea.com; www.sparkling-botanicals.com Instagram: @rishitea; @sparklingbotanicals To obtain 25% off from Rishi Tea and Sparkling Botanicals, visit their website at www.sparkling-botanicals.com and www.rishi-tea.com and use promo code LiveGreatly.  This promo code is valid until 12/31/2021.   If you are struggling with feeling overworked or overwhelmed, access the Top 10 Stress Management Tips for the Overworked free right now.  Kristel Bauer, the Founder of Live Greatly, is on a mission to help people awaken to their ultimate potential.  She is a wellness expert, Integrative Medicine Fellow, Keynote Speaker, Physician Assistant, & Reiki Master with the goal of empowering others to live their best lives! Follow her on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co Clubhouse: @livegreatly LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer  Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To learn more about Live Greatly's transformative online courses for personal development and self-improvement, to discuss collaborations and partnerships, or to book Kristel as a speaker or consultant, click here.

Pieter has always had a list of other things he always wanted to do. 2020 - and the temporary obliteration of the inbound safari market -has opened the time and space to launch Shoshin Walks, which offers retreats on the world's epic hikes. He also suddenly had the time to finally write that romance/adventure novel, and as an Accelerator Trainer for EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) he trained entrepreneurs in 15 different countries on methods and systems to scale up their business. Most of this was done from his 2 year old son's bedroom.Never let a good crisis go to waste.Pieter is married to fellow tourism entrepreneur Caroline, and their favourite thing is spending time with their baby boys Matie and AJ... and of course, walks on Table Mountain with the black labs, Obi and Leia.Where Can You Find Pieter?Website: www.shoshinwalks.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pieterg36/Instagram: @shoshin_walksTwitter: @luxurysafariszaSponsorsFair and Eventwww.fairandevent.com *Where Can You Find Us? * Website: www.againstallaverage.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36AFacebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverageInstagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage) 

Jeff Martin is CEO and Founder of Collective Genius, which he started 15 years ago to build high growth companies with talent recruiting, leadership team planning and tools. We met in LA where he's expanded the company and spent considerably more time, eventually moving here, and we bonded as we're both Midwest transplants to SoCal.  I also appreciate Jeff for being a longtime supporter and sponsor of the podcast. Jeff is a good storyteller and has produced some great Tech Scenes videos about tech ecosystems around the country. He's an entrepreneur at heart and is great at building and starting things – Peak Planning is one of those examples and has become a go-to system for better leadership planning in high growth, VC-backed companies. Jeff is a born entrepreneur, and supporter of them, such as being a Techstars mentor and board member of EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) for over 10 years.  He also has a large brood of children, which I know he greatly enjoys as well.  We had a great conversation about the importance of alignment, planning and execution among high growth companies, and Jeff shared a lot of perspective and wisdom about its importance and impact.

David’s entrepreneurial and leadership paths have taken him from the president of his college fraternity to the White House. Along the way he has seen the best and worst examples of leadership and learned from both.He has achieved many successes but learned much more from the hard knocks of business and life. David believes life is a summation of the experiences we have and what we learn from those experiences.A summary of his experiences include:* Founder of several companies. Current businesses are Off Madison Ave and LighthousePE. Failed at a few along the way also.* In-coming global chair for EO (Entrepreneurs Organization). A global organization of more than 15,000 entrepreneurs in 62 countries.* Worked for two Presidents of the United States in the Executive Office of the President.* Held senior staff positions for two US Presidential Commissions and as a US Congressional Staffer.* Author of the book Leadership is Not a Title.Mentor, coach (paid) and EO certified speaker.* Father of two sons (Kyle and Jared) and married for 25 years to wife Debbie.Learn More: https://www.dwaleadership.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-david-anderson-founder-of-dwa-leadership

David’s entrepreneurial and leadership paths have taken him from the president of his college fraternity to the White House. Along the way he has seen the best and worst examples of leadership and learned from both.He has achieved many successes but learned much more from the hard knocks of business and life. David believes life is a summation of the experiences we have and what we learn from those experiences.A summary of his experiences include:* Founder of several companies. Current businesses are Off Madison Ave and LighthousePE. Failed at a few along the way also.* In-coming global chair for EO (Entrepreneurs Organization). A global organization of more than 15,000 entrepreneurs in 62 countries.* Worked for two Presidents of the United States in the Executive Office of the President.* Held senior staff positions for two US Presidential Commissions and as a US Congressional Staffer.* Author of the book Leadership is Not a Title.Mentor, coach (paid) and EO certified speaker.* Father of two sons (Kyle and Jared) and married for 25 years to wife Debbie.Learn More: https://www.dwaleadership.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-david-anderson-founder-of-dwa-leadership

In today’s episode we are honored to have a transformational discussion with Kute Blackson, author of The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go. Kute has a truly inspiring story about his life and what led him to be an inspirational speaker, transformational teacher, author and so much more. He has a captivating way of delivering a profound and beautiful message that will touch your heart and light your soul on fire. Kute dives deep on the topic of surrender and how his soul was guiding him to something else. He gives so much great information in this episode that we encourage you to listen to it more than once! Listen along as Kute explains surrender so you can learn: Surrender - it’s the password to freedom and how we truly live Vulnerability - looking at all the ways we lie to ourselves so we can acknowledge our true purpose Purpose - Kute gives wisdom on what you can do now to start uncovering your purpose Stages - Kute breaks down the stages of surrender magnificently so you can begin to open heartedly participate in life Kute explains that surrender is the death of the old and reminds us that the universe is always working in our highest good. Everything is for our evolution. What life can do through you is bigger than anything you can do on your own. Please see Kute’s bio and where to find him below. We really enjoyed this episode and hope you do too! Happy listening :) Where to connect with Kute: www.kuteblackson.com www.themagicofsurrender.com (new book!) FB: facebook.com/kuteblacksonlovenow IG: instagram.com/kuteblackson YT: youtube.com/c/KuteBlackson Bio Kute Blackson is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events he organizes around the world as well as at outside events including A-Fest, YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), and EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization). He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world’s foremost authorities in the personal development industry. Winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award, Blackson is widely considered a next generation leader in the field of personal development. His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/science-spirituality/support

Shawn Johal co-founded DALS Lighting, an LED lighting business, in 2009. He implemented the Scaling Up Growth System and led the company to 3X its revenues well into the 8-figures. Shawn went on to found Elevation, a business growth coaching & consulting firm, working with entrepreneurs & their teams to help accelerate their growth – while helping them find personal balance and happiness. Former President of EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) Montreal, Shawn remains an active member & mentor to numerous young entrepreneurs, helping them improve as business leaders and as individuals. A Finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Shawn also sits on the Board of Directors for "Champions for Life," a non-profit foundation helping children develop their physical literacy. A passion for endurance sports & rigorous goal-setting, Shawn is obsessed with high-performance, the pursuit of happiness & the power of mindset to fuel a successful life – an he’s committed to bringing his message to the world. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/canadaspodcast/http://instagram.com/canadaspodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-podcast/https://twitter.com/canadaspodcast

Today's guest is none other than Renée Rouleau, Owner and CEO of Renée Rouleau Skincare. From her website: Throughout her career, Renée has worked with clients who trust her and demand the utmost in skincare. This makes her the go-to expert for many of today’s most skin enviable personalities including Demi Lovato, Lili Reinhart and Madelaine Petsch. She is also on the advisory board for Woman @ Austin. This is an organization that is on a mission to advance women entrepreneurs striving to grow their companies; and she is a member of the Austin chapter of EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization.) Connect with Renée: Personal Instagram: reneerouleau Business Instagram: reneerouleauskincare Blog: blog.reneerouleau.com/ Take the Skincare Quiz! Connect with Twenty Something Trials: Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Twenty Something Trials! For all business inquiries, contact: twentysomethingtrialspod@gmail.com Follow TST on Instagram PROMO CODES! Use code TST for 10% off when you shop at Aria and Brin Use code TST for 20% off your annual membership with The 2.0 Collective BLACK LIVES MATTER: Resources, petitions, information, and more. Learn more about UNCWs petition to have Mike Adams removed. Where you can donate: George Floyd Memorial Fund Black Lives Matter The Loveland Foundation NAACP Legal Defense Educational Fund Color of Change Petitions to sign: Text FLOYD to 55156 Text ENOUGH to 55156 Text JUSTICE to 668366 RESOURCES & TOOLS REGARDING RACISM & ANTI/BLACKNESS: Credit Tatum Dorrell, Matthew Herndon, Jourdan Dorrell --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twenty-something-trials/support

Tenho três paixões: educação, tecnologia e empreendedorismo. Posso dizer que a minha história é a união dessas três. A educação é a arma mais poderosa para mudar a sociedade. No entanto, questiono o modelo de ensino do nosso país que está completamente inadequado para as necessidades do mercado de trabalho. Acredito que a tecnologia pode mudar isso! É o que eu chamo da Revolução da Aprendizagem - as mudanças que estão acontecendo no mundo da educação. Como a minha terceira paixão é empreendedorismo, fundei uma das empresas mais disruptivas de EdTech no país nichada no segmento de educação corporativa, a LEO Learning Brasil. A minha história começa 15 anos antes de nascer, quando o meu avô fundou a Estácio, segunda maior universidade do país. Trabalhei lá por muitos anos, onde ajudei a construir o projeto de EAD, um dos mais bem sucedidos do Brasil. Sai da Estácio para fazer mestrado em educação na Universidade de Oxford, sendo a minha formação é em TI. Fui CEO do Britannia, uma escola de inglês premium no Rio de Janeiro. Fundei (e quebrei) uma startup de tecnologia chamada Me Digital que desenvolveu um software de gestão escolar. Sou bastante ativo no mundo de empreendedorismo: além de palestrante, participo do EO - Entrepreneurs Organization e estou muito envolvido com as startups. Uma curiosidade sobre mim é que morei 12 anos da minha vida no exterior (11 nos EUA e 1 na Inglaterra) e só aprendi a ler e escrever português com 18 anos. Quer conhecer mais sobre o que está acontecendo no mundo da educação? Leia os meus artigos e se inscreva na série A Revolução da Aprendizagem (entre no artigo e clique no botão Assinar). Vamos mudar a educação do nosso país!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pipocaagil/message

Gordie Bufton-   Gordie Bufton is an award-winning international speaker. He has spoken around the world and is in high demand within corporations, associations, YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), and EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization). Gordie specializes in helping people connect to what is essential in their lives. Gordie is the author of two books, The Connection Effect: An Entrepreneur’s Playbook To Unlocking The Present Moment and Eluding Reality: A Memoir About Drugs, Psych Wards, and Recovery. He has been featured on CBS, NBC, Forbes, and countless more. He resides on Mother Earth. Website: GordieBufton.com Listen to another #12minconvo

Ben Hebert ~ BioHacker and Founder of Natural Stack ~ Current Series ~ 100 Interviews with 100 Major Influencers Hello listeners and welcome back to the show! Today, we have a very special show for you. We wanted to bring on an entrepreneur that has created amazing results building a 7-figure location independent business and knows a lot about the biohacking. Enter, Ben Hebert. Ben is the founder of Natural Stacks. Natural Stacks is a supplement company that helps people achieve the highest level of performance with natural solutions that work. It is also a company that took Ben from less than $3,000 in his bank account to over $1,000,000 in revenue his first year in business. It is an incredible episode full of high-value content and without further adieu...Ben Hebert   “Just stay in the game. If you stay in long enough, you will find success, and you'll make it happen!” Ben Hebert   Ben recommends taking Dopamine in the morning to get your day going and GABA for sleep at night!   Honorable Mentions: Klaviyo: https://www.klaviyo.com/ EO (Entrepreneurs Organization): https://www.eonetwork.org/ Smart Passive Income: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ Entrepreneur of Fire: https://www.eofire.com/ ChainFuel: https://www.chainfuel.com/#about The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Contact Info: benhebert.com (Ben's barely updated blog) naturalstacks.com (main biz) ecom89.com (Ben's ecomm training) SPECIAL NATURAL STACKS DISCOUNT FOR LISTENERS: Listeners can use the coupon code ‘CHRISREYNOLDS' to save 25% on anything. Limited to 50 people!  

Jon Ostenson, Co-Founder & CEO of 10Xfive talks with Dan today about his best leadership lessons and mistakes, how to create an environment for a high-performance team to thrive in and the hidden and profound benefits of being a part of organizations like EO (Entrepreneurs Organization). Ready to unlock life-long financial confidence and become unstoppable? Pre Order Unlock it Here http://www.unlockitbook.com/ Join The Next Free Masterclass By Dan https://www.highticketcloser.com/masterclass Show notes and free resources https://danlokshow.com/

Jon Ostenson, Co-Founder & CEO of 10Xfive talks with Dan today about his best leadership lessons and mistakes, how to create an environment for a high-performance team to thrive in and the hidden and profound benefits of being a part of organizations like EO (Entrepreneurs Organization). Ready to unlock life-long financial confidence and become unstoppable? […]

Henry Woodman's international travel promotion career spans over 30 years beginning in television and film production. Since 1984, as co-founder of WoodMark productions, Henry traveled the globe producing and directing travel videos for tourist boards, airlines and destination marketing offices. In 1997 he founded World Travelvision (WTV), a leading content provider for Internet Travel and Tourism. WTV pioneered and perfected Digital Brochures and Virtual Reality 360° Panoramic Photography. In 2004, Woodman founded ICE Portal (ICE) which evolved intothe leading hospitality technology platform to manage and distribute hotel visuals.Client list includes major international hotel chains such as Hilton, Wyndham, Hyatt, Accor, Choice Hotels and Best Western. ICE delivers hotel visuals to 1000s of online travel distribution channels, like Expedia and Booking.com In 2019, ICE Portal was acquired by Alibaba backed Shiji and Woodman will continue at the helm for two more years.  Woodman is a member of the Strategic Forum (S. FL and NYC), a member and Accelerator business coach and Mentor with EO (Entrepreneurs Organization).      FREE "7.5 Steps to Achieving Extraordinary Goals" eBook: http://michaelaltshuler.com/download-e-book/ Facebook:http://facebook.com/MichaelAltshulerBiz Twitter: http://twitter.com/maltshulerbiz Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review!

“Ich habe jeden morgen für eine halbe Stunde einen Termin mit mir selbst.” #Podcast66 #OnTheWayToNewWork #livetotape #newworkfuture #newwf18 #MontagsAufDeutsch #ThursdaysInEnglish Am 14. Juni hatten wir eine Verabredung mit Unternehmerlegende Götz Werner. Auf der New Work Future Konferenz der Hamburger Digitalagentur Ministry sollten wir mit ihm einen Live Podcast aufnehmen. Leider musste er kurzfristig absagen und für Christoph und mich war klar, dass wir nicht so einfach Ersatz finden. Wir beide hatten aber sehr schnell Kai Lüssem im Sinn, der zwar nicht so prominent und noch nicht ganz so lebenserfahren ist, der uns beide aber seit Jahren immer wieder inspiriert und begeistert. Kai war Investmentbanker in London und New York und hat zusammen mit seiner Mutter ein hochklassiges Hotel mit einem ebenso hochklassigen Restaurant in Belgien aufgebaut und er betreibt mit einem Partner die “Pizza- und Pasta-Kette “Mama”. Er ist Gründungsmitglied von EO Deutschland und in den verschiedenen Funktionen, die er in den letzten Jahren bei EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) innehatte, war er maßgeblich am Aufbau der Unternehmerorganisation von 2 auf 450 Mitglieder beteiligt. Kai hat sich bereits vor 25 Jahren in seiner Diplomarbeit mit einem New Work Thema beschäftigt. Unter dem Titel “Autonomie zur Bewältigung von Komplexität” hat der schon damals beschrieben, dass Unternehmen ihren Mitarbeitern hohe Freiheitsgrade geben müssen, um überleben zu können. Seit einigen Jahren beschäftigt er sich mit dem Thema “Peak Performance”. Die Begegnung mit einem Mönch, der ihm ein mentales Problem bescheinigte, war der Auslöser dafür. Seit dem beschäftigt er sich theoretisch und praktisch damit, wie Menschen Ihre physischen, emotionalen, mentalen und spirituellen Kapazitäten steigern können. Seinen Tag beginnt Kai mit einer halben Stunde nur mit sich selbst und seine Konsequenz, mit der er sich seine Tage ein teilt (Tipp: bis zum Schluss durchhören), lassen uns staunen. Seine Arbeitsleistung konnte er in den letzten Jahren um gefühlte 300% steigern, gleichzeitig arbeitet er täglich drei bis fünf Stunden weniger. In unserem Podcast erklärt er, wie er das geschafft hat. Für alle, die es ganz genau wissen wollen, heißt es warten, denn Kai schreibt an einem Buch über das Thema Peak Performance. Vielen Dank auch noch einmal an unseren Werbepartner O2! Mit o2 connect habt ihr die Möglichkeit nicht nur mit einem Mobilgerät zu surfen. Seit dem 05.06. stehen o2 Free Kunden bis zu 9 weitere, kostenlose SIM Karten zu Verfügung. o2 empfiehlt den Free M Connect Tarif für 29,99 pro Monat, damit habt ihr 10GB LTE Datenvolumen. Viel Vergnügen und Erkenntnisgewinn mit Kai Lüssem und der Episode 66 von #OntheWaytonewWork wie immer auf: SPOTIFY spotify.onthewaytonewwork.com SOUNDCLOUD soundcloud.com/onthewaytonewwork Und ITUNES itunes.onthewaytonewwork.com Und alle Buchtipps books.onthewaytonewwork.com With Christoph Magnussen and Michael Trautmann

 Ben Hebert, Founder of Natural Stacks   ~ Current Series ~ 100 Interviews with 100 Location Independent Entrepreneurs That Have Over $1,000,000 in Annual Revenue Hello listeners and welcome back to the show! Today, we have a very special show for you. Many of you know this already, but The Entrepreneur House is going through a rebrand. It has been a long process that has taken over a year and a lot of hard work. We are doing this for a couple reasons; One, the company and podcast is really growing in a different direction. While we have really enjoyed over three years of hosting entrepreneurs from around the world and creating some amazing experiences, we have to be honest with ourselves and admit, it is time to up-brand. Don't worry though, we will still be creating amazing events for entrepreneurs and delivering some incredible content through the podcast. The second reason is, that the word ‘Entrepreneur' is trademarked by Entrepreneur Magazine and they have been initiating lawsuits against companies that use the word ‘entrepreneur' in their business. We interviewed David Lizerbram who is an attorney that represented a company while going through this process in Episode 211 ~ What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Trademark and Copyright Law. This has become a very expensive and timely process for many companies, so long story short, we bit the bullet and are changing our name before this becomes an issue. But don't worry, if you are currently subscribed to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, PodBean or any other platform, you won't need to change a thing. You will just see a name change when you go to look for the show.   So, we wanted to bring on an entrepreneur that has created amazing results building a 7-figure location independent business and knows a lot about the branding process. Enter, Ben ey bear Hebert. Ben is the founder of Natural Stacks. Natural Stacks is a supplement company that helps people achieve the highest level of performance with natural solutions that work. It is also a company that took Ben from less than $3,000 in his bank account to over $1,000,000 in revenue his first year in business. On the show, Ben walks us through a rebrand and asks some really good questions that can help anyone creating a new brand or reestablishing their brand. From naming, colors, and logos, Ben shares the questions he had to ask himself and walks us through the process he went through branding Natural Stacks. Later in the show, Ben talks about getting to your next level of business, tapping into trends and what he would do if he had to start all over. It is an incredible episode full of high-value content and without further adieu...Ben Hebert   “Just stay in the game. If you stay in long enough, you will find success, and you'll make it happen!” Ben Hebert   03:01: The Birth of Natural Stacks a 7-Figure Business in One Year 07:35: Rebranding 101 - Rebranding a Name 11:32: The Entrepreneur House is Rebranding and Ben Walks us Through the Process 20:58: Branding from the Top Down. 26:45: Ben on a Brands Colors and Logo Questions to ask yourself and your team when going through a brand change. What does my brand represent in the market category? What does everyone else look like? What can you do to innovate and make it special? 29:29: Getting to the Next Level of Your Business 34:45: Tapping Into Trends and Examining the Rapid Growth of Natural Stacks 36:38: If Ben Had to Start All Over 40:45: Ben's Endgame 42:42: What Ben Looks for When Hiring an Executive Coach 43:59: Final Words of Wisdom   Ben recommends taking Dopamine in the morning to get your day going and GABA for sleep at night!   Honorable Mentions: Klaviyo: https://www.klaviyo.com/ EO (Entrepreneurs Organization): https://www.eonetwork.org/ Smart Passive Income: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ Entrepreneur of Fire: https://www.eofire.com/ ChainFuel: https://www.chainfuel.com/#about The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Contact Info: benhebert.com (Ben's barely updated blog) naturalstacks.com (main biz) ecom89.com (Ben's ecomm training) SPECIAL NATURAL STACKS DISCOUNT FOR LISTENERS: Listeners can use the coupon code ‘CHRISREYNOLDS' to save 25% on anything. Limited to 50 people!

I love offering listeners fantastic benefits, such as some great discounts for products. These include the PM Grow Summit, website production through Property Managed Website, showing services through Tenant Turner, and more, with new offers coming all the time! You can see a complete list of the current offers at propertymanagementmastermind.com. For all of these offers, use the discount code “Brad” to secure your discount. Today’s guest is someone truly special whose work spans just about every industry, not just property management. Mike Michalowicz is the author of the groundbreaking book Profit First, which revolutionized the way that many businesses handle making money. We’ve implemented his system in his business and are already seeing fantastic results. Imagine this: you run your business solidly, and at the end of the year, you see a nice, fat number for your profit that year. Your bank account, though, doesn’t reflect this. In fact, if you’re like the majority of small business owners in the United States, your business is probably operating from month to month, and paycheck to paycheck. So where, exactly, has that profit gone? The sad fact is that it’s already spent and isn’t truly profit in the sense that we think of it. Here’s why that happens: we think that the formula is sales - expenses = profit. Logically, that makes sense, but in reality it doesn’t work out that way. Instead, we need to swap the formula into a far more effective one: sales - profits = expenses. In other words, instead of running a business and thinking of everything left after we pay all the expenses as profit, we need to pay ourselves first. Whatever is left after you set aside a designated amount of profit is what you’re allowed to use on expenses. This doesn’t mean you can jump right into setting aside 25% or 30% of your sales as profit. Instead, think of this profit-first methodology as being like exercise. You wouldn’t go straight from being a complete couch potato to running a full marathon, right? Doing so would just leave you injured and in worse shape than before. Similarly, you need to gradually build up your profit. Start with a very small percentage, and gradually increase from there. Mike will explain all of this in depth, and I’ll talk about how it relates to the property management industry. We’ll also discuss why it can be a great idea to split your business into different parts if you offer different services. This is going to be a great episode, so tune in to learn all about how to truly see a profit from your property management business!   Here’s where you can find Mike: Profit First Mike Michalowicz @MikeMichalowicz on Twitter Mike Michalowicz on LinkedIn Mike Michalowicz on YouTube Mike Michalowicz on Facebook   Show Notes [02:22] - Mike shares a bit about his background, explaining that he’s first and foremost an entrepreneur but has been an author for around 10 years. [03:41] - Brad offers some background on his company and how the payment structure was set up, as well as what implementing profit-first can accomplish. [04:45] - We hear a story of Mike’s about a moment in which he was confused about where, exactly, the profit was. He then shares the answer, and explains why the traditional formula for profit doesn’t make sense. [07:58] - Mike explains how his companies function now, which involves setting aside a specific percentage of profit first, then running the business off the remainder. [09:08] - Brad dives into some of the things that he’s doing now to implement this profit-first strategy. He and a friend are profit-first buddies who help each other stay accountable. [11:03] - Mike clarifies that he didn’t invent this system; it’s been around for centuries as the “envelope system.” [14:10] - One of the interesting dynamics of what Brad does involves having both a property management system and a maintenance company. [16:13] - Mike points out why it was such a good decision for Brad to have his business split into two parts, and gives an example of another company that was far easier to evaluate after breaking it into parts. He also explains why it’s a great idea to face some hard questions today. [20:57] - We hear about Mike’s great podcast, called The Profit First Podcast. He and Brad then discuss the changing roles of radio and podcasts. [23:13] - Mike talks about his upcoming speaking gig in San Antonio with Dave Ramsey. [25:13] - We learn about EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization), a peer-to-peer group for entrepreneurs in various industries. Brad is applying for membership, and Mike is a member already. [28:51] - When people ask Mike which of his books they should read next, he responds to the question by asking, “In your business today, what’s the biggest challenge you’re facing?” The answer about which book to read depends on this. He also describes how to get one of his books for free! [31:45] - For people who are overwhelmed or confused by the process of switching to profit-first methodology, Mike started a company: Profit First Professionals. He also mentions ProfitCON. [33:27] - We haven’t even scratched the surface on the profit-first system. Mike talks about where to get resources, and gives advice on how to get started. [35:33] - Mike’s last tip for today involves removing temptation by transferring your profits to a different bank so it’s out of sight and out of mind. [38:16] - How can listeners reach Mike if they want to learn more or get in touch with him? Links and Resources: Profit First Mike Michalowicz @MikeMichalowicz on Twitter Mike Michalowicz on LinkedIn Mike Michalowicz on YouTube Mike Michalowicz on Facebook Profit First by Mike Michalowicz The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz Surge by Mike Michalowicz The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur by Mike Michalowicz Tim Melton Grace Management & Investment The Profit First Podcast Dave Ramsey EntreLeadership Summit San Antonio 2018 EO ProfitCON Seacoast Commerce Bank

Pedro Janela é CEO do WYgroup, o maior grupo de capitais nacionais dedicado ao marketing digital, e, entre várias outras ocupações, docente na formação de executivos da Católica-Lisbon. Para além da experiência em negócios e marketing, Pedro Janela tem formação de base em Engenharia Eletrotécnica, o que lhe dá uma perspectiva singular sobre a evolução tecnológica e, sobretudo, a sua aplicação ao marketing. Durante a conversa, que foi muito animada, falámos destes temas – tecnologia, inovação, marketing, e internacionalização de negócios – e de vários outros assuntos que foram surgindo. Bio: Pedro Janela é CEO e cofundador do WYgroup (www.wygroup.net), o maior grupo de capitais nacionais dedicado ao marketing digital, publicidade e design. O grupo, criado do zero em 2002, conta com mais de 230 colaboradores e 11 agências em operação e fatura 12 milhões de euros. Opera através de escritórios em Lisboa, Boston, Austin, Porto e São Paulo. Pedro Janela é também cofundador e business angel através do fundo de seed capital eggNEST, a que preside (www.eggnest.org), e onde atualmente se desenvolvem sete empresas focadas em Inovação e IT com um milhão de euros investido. É docente em marketing digital na formação de executivos da Católica-Lisbon. É mentor e/ou júri em vários programas de aceleração de empreendedorismo em Portugal, como por exemplo a StartupLisboa, Beta-Start, FoundersInstitute e Startup Braga. É keynote speaker nos temas de inovação, marketing digital, desenvolvimento tecnológico e empreendedorismo em diversos congressos e seminários, e para empresas, onde se incluem por exemplo a Ascendum, Banco Santander, Everis, Fidelidade, Hovione, Luz Saúde, Nestlé, MSD e Merck. É administrador da Make-a-Wish Portugal, e membro fundador do chapter Português da EO - Entrepreneurs Organization. Estudou Engenharia Eletrotécnica, ramo de Controlo e Robótica no IST, entre 1989 e 1996. Tem formação da Wharton School em Filadélfia, em Estratégias de Marketing Competitivo, realizada em 1995. Fez ainda o PAEGI da Católica, em 2004, e o Advanced Management Program, em Kellog e na Católica, em 2012.

“Beginning with the end in mind is always the key.” If you want to meet a modern Renaissance man, you must hear Jim Kenefick’s interview! Somehow he simultaneously embodies a brilliant entrepreneurial mind, save-the-world convictions, relentlessly adventurous spirit and heart-centered mindfulness. Jim is passionate about his company’s capacity to make a difference - through its socially responsible orientation, client services and internal culture. He collects experiences, reads voraciously, ideates continuously and learns unceasingly from everything that crosses his path. It’s such a dynamic, inspiring conversation, you don’t want to miss it!  What you'll learn How growing up in New England with a "wooden spoon" shaped Jim’s character What life experiences helped him develop emotional IQ through childhood and college How witnessing his father get laid off from his job ignited Jim’s entrepreneurial spirit Why the seventy days he spent in nature with a college friend were among the top five experiences of his life What Jim learned about running a business from his first venture as a college painter How studying diverse authors from Stephen Covey on goals to Miguel Ruiz on authenticity shaped his thinking and being Jim’s philosophy about not taking things personally and dealing with disappointment with grace, patience and surrender What it means to Jim to be a "B Corp" from transparency to diversity to how you treat your employees Great advice for listeners about hiring people with the right attitudes and mindsets And so much more! Links & Resources  BetterWorld Telecom – Jim’s “Committed to Tech for Good” company Sparrow Mobile – provider Jim referenced that donates service to someone in need every time you purchase one! Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – classic business book by Stephen Covey Jim referenced in his interview The Four Agreements – another must-read by Don Miguel Ruiz we discuss in the interview Jim Rohn – renowned business and sales expert Jim referenced in his interview B Corporation – website that explains the corporate entity designation BetterWorld has chosen that focuses on the triple bottom line About Jim Kenefick Focused primarily in the technology, media and telecom sectors, Jim put his strategic investment and entrepreneurial leadership skills to use serving as managing partner, CEO, Director and impact investor. Completed $250+ million worth of transactions for 8 technology companies in past 5 years Led 3 companies from start-ups to revenue growth of $15, $30 and $70 million, and raised more than $750 million in capital to create companies worth over $750 million in market capital Babson College and MIT Program grad Inc. 500/ Inc. 5000 recipient (multiple years) Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist (twice) Extensive board governance and team-building experience EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) and YPO - international leadership positions for social and environmental enterprises Specialties: CEO, Strategic Corporate Adviser, Board member, Mentor, Coach. Experienced High Growth Leader Long Standing Licensed Amateur Radio Operator   MEMBERSHIPS:  Young President’s Organization (YPO): Past Chairman of the YPO Social Enterprise Network (SEN) – Real Leaders Making a Difference. Created YPO’s International Sustainability Awards / Hall of Frame. Former Chair of YPO International Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) network. Past Washington, DC Chapter Chair and longstanding YPO member.  

Maryse Jobin s’est entretenue avec Vicken Kanadjian, cofondateur de Cesium Telecom et président du volet montréalais de EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization).

Kevin Harrington has been a successful entrepreneur over the last 40 years. He is an Original Shark on the ABC hit, Emmy winning TV show, “Shark Tank.” He is also the Inventor of the Infomercial, As Seen On TV Pioneer, Co- Founder of the Electronic Retailers Association (ERA) and Co- Founder of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). Kevin has launched over 20 businesses that have grown to over $100 million in sales each, has been involved in more than a dozen public companies, and has launched over 500 products generating more than $5 billion in sales worldwide with iconic brands and celebrities such as Jack Lalanne, Tony Little, George Foreman, and the new I-Grow hair restoration product on QVC. Kevin has extensive experience in business all over the world, opening distribution outlets in over 100 countries worldwide. His success led Mark Burnett to hand pick Kevin to become an Original Shark on Shark Tank where he filmed over 175 segments. Kevin currently operates a private consulting firm where he works with companies to increase distribution; analyze electronic retailing opportunities; effectively market on digital, social media, TV, radio, or print; source manufacturing; celebrity relationships; open up his rolodex; and has been able to 10X the stock price of several public companies. In today’s competitive world, companies cannot operate the way they have in the past because of the advancements in technology and the digital marketplace. Kevin provides the advice and expertise on how to navigate the constant changing distribution and marketing outlets. Kevin also brings his rolodex and relationships to all companies he works with, including help in financing, like he did with Russell Simmons and Celsius: http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2015/04/21/celsius-lands-16m-celebrity-investment.html Kevin got his start as a young entrepreneur in the early 80’s when he invested $25,000 and launched Quantum International. This turned into a $500 million per year business on the New York Stock Exchange and drove the stock price from $1 to $20 per share. After selling his interest in Quantum International, he formed a joint Venture with the Home Shopping Network, called HSN Direct, which grew to hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. Entrepreneur Magazine has called him one of the top Entrepreneurs of our time. Aside from speaking to audiences across five continents, Kevin’s influence has reached over 100 million people through his multi-media presence and industry dominance. A prominent business thought leader, he is often featured and quoted as a business leaders in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, CNBC, Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, Fortune, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Morning News, The View, Squawk Box, Fox Business, and more. He is a regular contributor to Forbes.com Inc.com, and has published acclaimed books like Act Now! How I Turn Ideas Into Million Dollar Products as well as the best seller, Key Person of Influence. He is a co founder of the EO (Entrepreneurs Organization), which has grown to 45 countries and thousands of members, generating over $500 Billion of member sales. In 1990 he co-founded the global direct to consumer organization and trade show, the Electronic Retailers Association (ERA). Today ERA is the exclusive trade association to represent a global $350-billion direct-to-consumer marketplace, encompassing 450 different companies in 45 countries. The true value of Kevin is not only the 40 years of his knowledge of building businesses but also what he can do for other companies in many industries with his global Rolodex and his ability to solve problems. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What inspired the infomercial and how it quickly took off Why Kevin chose to quit college to run a business venture Networking to identify business opportunities you might never have thought of Identifying gaps in an industry that can lead to opportunities Balancing work and life while forging a path to success How to build your brand with podcasts, books, and spreading your expertise The knowledge gained from 45 years of entrepreneurship Asking for help when you don’t know what to do Resources: REInvestorSummit.com/Harrington REInvestorSummit.com/mypodcast REInvestorsummit.com/capital REInvestorSummit.com/coaching REInvestorSummit.com/100 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Real Estate Investor Summit Community: reinvestorsummit.com Real Estate Investor Summit Facebook Real Estate Investor Summit Twitter Real Estate Investor Summit YouTube Mitch Stephen LinkedIn

  Kevin Harrington has been a successful entrepreneur over the last 40 years. He is an Original Shark on the ABC hit, Emmy winning TV show, “Shark Tank.” He is also the Inventor of the Infomercial, As Seen On TV Pioneer, Co- Founder of the Electronic Retailers Association (ERA) and Co- Founder of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). Kevin has launched over 20 businesses that have grown to over $100 million in sales each, has been involved in more than a dozen public companies, and has launched over 500 products generating more than $5 billion in sales worldwide with iconic brands and celebrities such as Jack Lalanne, Tony Little, George Foreman, and the new I-Grow hair restoration product on QVC. Kevin has extensive experience in business all over the world, opening distribution outlets in over 100 countries worldwide. His success led Mark Burnett to hand pick Kevin to become an Original Shark on Shark Tank where he filmed over 175 segments. Kevin currently operates a private consulting firm where he works with companies to increase distribution; analyze electronic retailing opportunities; effectively market on digital, social media, TV, radio, or print; source manufacturing; celebrity relationships; open up his Rolodex; and has been able to 10 X the stock price of several public companies. In today’s competitive world, companies cannot operate the way they have in the past because of the advancements in technology and the digital marketplace. Kevin provides the advice and expertise on how to navigate the constant changing distribution and marketing outlets. Kevin also brings his Rolodex and relationships to all companies he works with, including help in financing, like he did with Russell Simmons and Celsius. Kevin got his start as a young entrepreneur in the early 80’s when he invested $25,000 and launched Quantum International. This turned into a $500 million per year business on the New York Stock Exchange and drove the stock price from $1 to $20 per share. After selling his interest in Quantum International, he formed a joint Venture with the Home Shopping Network, called HSN Direct, which grew to hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. Entrepreneur Magazine has called him one of the top Entrepreneurs of our time. Aside from speaking to audiences across five continents, Kevin’s influence has reached over 100 million people through his multi-media presence and industry dominance. A prominent business thought leader, he is often featured and quoted as a business leaders in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, CNBC, Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, Fortune, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Morning News, The View, Squawk Box, Fox Business, and more. He is a regular contributor to Forbes.com Inc.com, and has published acclaimed books like Act Now! How I Turn Ideas Into Million Dollar Products as well as the best-seller, Key Person of Influence. He is a co-founder of the EO (Entrepreneurs Organization), which has grown to 45 countries and thousands of members, generating over $500 Billion of member sales. In 1990 he co-founded the global direct to consumer organization and trade show, the Electronic Retailers Association (ERA). Today ERA is the exclusive trade association to represent a global $350-billion direct-to-consumer marketplace, encompassing 450 different companies in 45 countries. The true value of Kevin is not only the 40 years of his knowledge of building businesses but also what he can do for other companies in many industries with his global Rolodex and his ability to solve problems. .Interview Links: Kevin Harrington If you have enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and family Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Itunes so more people can find us! so more people can find us! 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Cameron Herold is the Founder of the COO Alliance and the author of the global best seller Double Double. Cameron has over 10 years of experience as an entrepreneurial mentor, and has grown several companies to over $100 million dollars in revenue over the last 25 years. Why did Cameron start the COO Alliance? Cameron had been an EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) member for 6 years, and realized as he was attending some of those events that he no longer fit in. He wasn’t the CEO or the founder anymore, but he was still second in command and played a vital part in the organization. However, people at those events would often brush him to the side and ignore him, because of that title shift. Over the years, Cameron saw that there were a ton of masterminds for the CEO or founder, but there wasn’t a place for COOs to get together and mastermind/enhance their skillsets. Cameron organized a small group of his clients together, who were all COOs, and thus, the COO Alliance was slowly born last May. How is the COO Alliance set up? The COOs attend four times a year in Scottsdale, Arizona. There are currently 40 core members right now. The model is set up in such a way that 30% of the time the COOs mastermind together and help each other solve some difficult problems happening in their industry. Another 30% of the time, the members break off into small groups of 3 or 4, and brainstorm ideas on how they can make their company better, and they bring these ideas back to the bigger group, kind of like a shared brain trust. The remaining 40% of the event contains one guest speaker, Cameron talking on certain subjects related to the COO position, and a quick 5-10 minute presentation from COO members who know about something they have deep experience in.   Interview Links: COOAlliance.com CameronHerold.com Humanisteq Website Scaling Up Website Gazelles Website Bill on YouTube     Did you enjoy today’s episode? If so, then head over to iTunes, and leave a review. It helps other entrepreneurs discover the Scaling Up Business Podcast, so they can also benefit from the knowledge shared in these podcasts. Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...And Why the Rest Don’t, is the best-selling book by Verne Harnish and the team at Gazelles, on how the fastest growing companies succeed, where so many others fail. My name is Bill Gallagher, with Humanisteq Coaching, and I’m one of the Gazelles business coaches. We help leadership teams to get the 4 Decisions around People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash right, so that they can Scale Up successfully, and beat the odds of business growth success. Our 4 Decisions are all part of the Rockefeller Habits 2.0 (from the original best-selling business book, Mastering the Rockefeller Habits).