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Parag Agrawal is the co-founder and CEO of Parallel, a startup building search infrastructure for the web's second user: AIs. Before launching Parallel, Parag spent over a decade at Twitter, where he served as CTO and later CEO during a period of intense transformation, as well as public scrutiny. In this episode, Parag shares what he learned from his time at Twitter, why the web must evolve to serve AI at massive scale, how Parallel is tackling “deep research” challenges by prioritizing accuracy over speed, and the design choices that make their APIs uniquely agent-friendly. We also discuss: Why Parallel designs for AI as the primary customer Lessons from 11 years at Twitter and applying them to a startup Potential business models to keep the web open for AI Hiring philosophy: balancing high potential and experienced talent The evolving role of engineers in an AI-assisted world Why “agents” are finally becoming useful in production And much more… References: Bloomberg launch coverage: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-14/twitter-ex-ceo-parag-agrawal-is-moving-past-his-elon-musk-drama Clay: https://www.clay.com/ Index Ventures: https://www.indexventures.com/ Josh Kopelman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkopelman/ KLA: https://www.kla.com/ OpenAI: https://openai.com/ Parallel: https://parallel.ai/ Patrick Collison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickcollison/ Stripe: https://stripe.com/ Where to find Parag: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paragagr/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/paraga Where to find Todd: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddj0/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/tjack Where to find First Round Capital: Website: https://firstround.com/ First Round Review: https://review.firstround.com/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstround YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstRoundCapital This podcast on all platforms: https://review.firstround.com/podcast Timestamps: (1:26) Founding Parallel with an AI-first mission (3:23) From Twitter CTO/CEO to startup founder (6:20) What the AI era spells for companies (7:58) The CEO to founder pipeline (11:18) Reflections on Twitter's transformation (17:48) How Parallel was born (22:31) Early use cases for Parallel (31:42) How has Parallel's ICP changed? (34:37) AI's impact on competitor dynamics (36:06) When should founders launch? (37:43) Parag's fundraising framework (40:14) Building a high-impact engineering team (44:49) Counterproductive uses of AI (47:35) How will the software engineer role evolve? (49:10) How are Parallel's customers using AI? (53:27) Defining agents in 2025 (55:02) Parallel's long-term vision (1:03:43) Parag's growth as a founder

I was on a flight with my family when we had an emergency landing, and watching how the first responders handled the situation taught me the most important lesson about running a business: successful CEOs don't try to solve every problem at once, they identify the single most critical priority and focus all their resources on that one thing//Welcome to Repeatable Revenue, hosted by strategic growth advisor , Ray J. Green.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Our Friday Forum panel this morning was Ciarán Ahern TD, Spokesperson on Climate, Environment and Energy; Transport, Dublin South West, Labour , Senator Dee Ryan, Senator in Limerick City. Seanad Spokesperson on Further & Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science. Former CEO of Limerick Chamber of Commerce. Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail.

Every leader faces the unknown. The best ones lean into it. When Peter Cuneo became CEO of Marvel, the company had just emerged from bankruptcy. But under his leadership, it became one of the most valuable entertainment brands in the world. By the time it was sold to Disney, Marvel's stock had risen from just 96 cents to over $50 a share. In this episode, Peter shares the bold, practical leadership moves behind that remarkable turnaround—and how embracing the unfamiliar helped him spark innovation, make big bets, and unlock his team's full potential. You'll also learn: Why your “outsider” status is a secret weapon What to protect at all costs if you want a creative culture The strategic thinking behind hiring Robert Downey, Jr. as Ironman The two culture shifts every turnaround needs Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The How Leaders Lead App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daily Insight Emails⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day Whichever you choose, you can be sure you'll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

Episode Overview In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, I speak with Lee Keshishian, the Founder & CEO of Civic Renewables. We dive into his 18+ year journey in residential solar—from founding Clean Currents to scaling Tesla/SolarCity's East Coast operations and now building a national network of trusted local solar installers. Lee shares insights on what it takes to grow resilient clean energy businesses and how Civic is raising the bar for solar quality and local impact. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market.   This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (“NTP”) to Commercial Operation Date (“COD”). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value. Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016.  He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets.  Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects.  He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio.  Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewood's portfolio.   He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University.  Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business.  Leon “Lee” Keshishian Experienced solar executive and entrepreneur with 18+ years leading growth in clean energy. Founder of Civic Renewables, building a national network of trusted local solar providers with centralized support for operations, procurement, training, and long-term service. Previously led East Coast operations at SolarCity/Tesla, scaling to 40+ locations and 4,000+ employees. As COO of Palmetto Solar, helped drive 400% growth and partnerships with 50+ local companies. Former CEO of Autosled and co-founder of Clean Currents Solar. Passionate about empowering local businesses, delivering long-term value to homeowners, and accelerating the energy transition through quality, service, and trust.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Lee Keshishian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonjkeshishian/ Website: https://civicrenewables.com

Tune in to the latest episode of The BRIGHTON PARKast, where we are joined by BPC Senior Advisor, Former CEO of Genpact, and digital transformation thought-leader, Tiger Tyagarajan, as he shares his perspectives on how to build an enduring enterprise, the importance of curiosity and exploration, and best practices for an enterprises' AI journey.‍Episode Highlights:“The biggest mistake you can make [in digital transformation] is going after a whole set of use cases versus going after outcomes” “The AI journey for companies is 10% strategy / data, 20% technology, 70% people”“The single biggest differentiator between enterprises that are going to thrive and those that don't is a culture of exploration, experimentation, adaptability, and continuous learning” “You have to have a culture that constantly celebrates failure, because in failure is learning” “Make AI part of your personal operating system” “The reason to express opinions is to welcome debate” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I bombed my first sales interview but still got hired, and that experience taught me the three key traits I now look for when hiring salespeople that matter more than experience or charisma. Despite being introverted with no sales background, I went on to become a top performer and help raise over $100 million - here's what really matters in sales hiring.//Welcome to Repeatable Revenue, hosted by strategic growth advisor , Ray J. Green.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Bobby found Eddie on the balcony at work yesterday cooking hot dogs. Is he addicted to them now or did he do it for another reason? We got the results to the M-Draft. Bobby talked about how the former Astronomer CEO is allegedly suing Coldplay over the infamous concert incident. Bobby shared a story about an AI machine that plays dreams back for you. Would we want it? It leads us to discussing whether or not people who believe in astrology are full of crap or if there’s some truth to it. Bobby is fascinated with the drama unfolding online with Zac Brown's ex-wife posting pictures of their relationship vs. his new relationship and how eerily similar they are. Bobby talked to a caller who got on the Price Is Right and has advice for Lunchbox.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby found Eddie on the balcony at work yesterday cooking hot dogs. Is he addicted to them now or did he do it for another reason? We got the results to the M-Draft. Bobby talked about how the former Astronomer CEO is allegedly suing Coldplay over the infamous concert incident. Bobby shared a story about an AI machine that plays dreams back for you. Would we want it? It leads us to discussing whether or not people who believe in astrology are full of crap or if there’s some truth to it. Bobby is fascinated with the drama unfolding online with Zac Brown's ex-wife posting pictures of their relationship vs. his new relationship and how eerily similar they are. Bobby talked to a caller who got on the Price Is Right and has advice for Lunchbox.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode breaks down how an MSP sales professional successfully salvaged a deal after losing control of the discovery process when a third-party consultant flipped the script and interviewed him instead of allowing him to ask questions. Ray shares three key insights extracted from analyzing the meeting transcript and demonstrates how to use strategic questioning and positioning to regain control during the proposal stage. Despite starting as one of ten candidates in a compromised position, the systematic approach helped the salesperson become a finalist and ultimately win the sizable deal.//Welcome to Repeatable Revenue, hosted by strategic growth advisor , Ray J. Green.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

James W. Keyes is a former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, now leading innovation through Key Development, LLC. He's a philanthropist, author of Education is Freedom, and founder of a $450M education nonprofit. A pilot, artist, and athlete, Keyes is also active in civic and cultural leadership.Connect with James Keyes!https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthorhttps://www.jameswkeyes.comEducation is Freedom: The Future is In Your Handshttps://www.amazon.com/Education-Freedom-Future-Your-Hands/dp/B0CH6X6BVBCHAPTERS:0:00 – Introduction1:31 – What has James been focused on over the last year?2:08 – James shares what inspired him to write his book3:11 – James talks about the rapid adoption of technology in education during the pandemic7:50 – James discusses the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and their impact12:03 – What's driving James to share his message and book globally?12:59 – What would James do differently if he were 25 today?13:59 – James talks about the importance of educational credentials for entrepreneurs15:27 – How would James approach his child's education if he had one?17:10 – James shares his thoughts on having children and life trade-offs18:18 – Was James still flying during his corporate years?19:43 – James discusses how aviation skills have evolved with technology22:36 – James talks about fuel costs and the practicality of private flights25:12 – James shares his favorite part of flying aircraft27:26 – How much does it cost to fly a private plane to L.A.?28:55 – How far can James travel with his plane?29:21 – James talks about flying to distant islands like Hawaii and refueling strategies31:31 – How do data and technology influence pricing at 7-Eleven and similar establishments?33:20 – Does pricing above or below market generate more profit?34:31 – James explains the evolution of retail pricing strategies with technology35:26 – Concept of continuous price optimization36:32 – Why are there two 7-Elevens on the same street in Japan?39:05 – How did 7-Eleven test new products like Red Bull?41:51 – Japanese retail efficiency analogy drawn from American farming45:49 – Andy compares content testing strategy to 7-Eleven's model47:22 – Price differences between convenience stores and supermarkets in Australia and Japan49:07 – Why do Starbucks sometimes open across from each other?50:29 – Who controls pricing in store franchises?51:32 – 7-Eleven's private label brand, '7-Select'52:35 – How James made organic food as affordable as regular food using the Wild Oats brand56:20 – How they priced organic food the same as non-organic food58:10 – Raw material costs vs. distribution inefficiencies59:06 – How retailers manage product margins and consumer demand1:00:35 – James' advice for a 25-year-old following a traditional path1:05:00 – How James builds and nurtures relationships globally1:06:53 – How James manages anxiety and overthinking1:09:38 – How to live an interesting life and nurture curiosity1:12:29 – Embracing change, confidence, and clarity for success1:13:27 – Using force and knowledge to face the unknown1:16:04 – Lessons from the 2008 Blockbuster collapse1:18:28 – Perspective on recessions and global challenges1:21:07 – Who is the target demographic of James' book?1:22:55 – How James ended up collaborating with MrBeast for his book promotions1:25:49 – Story about being recognized at a concert1:27:05 – The importance of being opportunistic and saying “yes”1:29:39 – The viral success of the "School of Hard Knocks" interview1:31:03 – James shares his experience working with MrBeast1:33:00 – Meeting the Dalai Lama1:36:07 – The science behind measuring happiness and positivity1:38:49 – The uniqueness of personal brands1:40:11 – How James uses AI tools like ChatGPT1:42:38 – JRecent life discoveries1:44:00 – Personal goal for the next 6 months1:46:23 – How to connect with James1:47:07 – View on humility, the value of not knowing, and lifelong learning1:48:28 – Outro

PayCLT and Scott Harkey are proud to welcome Joe Giordano, the exited founder of Payzer as a guest of our second season of the PayCLT Payments Hub Podcast, sponsored by Endava. This season we're diving deeper into the Charlotte community to surface the payments leadership and talent in the Queen City, so we hope you enjoy the discussion!Joe's LinkedIn:   / joegio1  Scott's LinkedIn:   / scottleeharkey  PayCLT Payments Hub Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...PayCLT Payments Hub Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vgsAgV...PayCLT homepage: https://www.payclt.com

Ray breaks down a real coaching scenario where an MSP salesperson lost a deal to an inferior provider despite proving compliance issues and security vulnerabilities. The prospect chose to give their current provider "one more chance" instead of switching to better service.//Welcome to Repeatable Revenue, hosted by strategic growth advisor , Ray J. Green.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

We're heading into the second half of the year, so it's the perfect time to look back at all the major developments in 2025 so far - and get a preview of what's ahead. J.J. Kinahan, Former CEO of IG North America and President of Tasty Trade here in Chicago joins Andy Giersher on the Gains podcast with the details.Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music, too! Have a question for host Andy Giersher? Tweet him @Giersh. Never miss an episode from us! Hit the follow button on our Insta & Twitter

Today, I'm joined by Garry Ridge—beloved leadership coach, former CEO and Chairman of WD-40 Company, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for people-first workplace cultures.In this candid and energizing conversation, Garry and I dig into what it truly means to foster a workplace where people feel safe, valued, and connected—a space where anyone, with the right approach, can build an extraordinary culture. Drawing from his 25 years at the helm of a global brand and his latest book, Any Dumbass Can Do It, Garry shares his hard-earned wisdom, favorite behaviors of great coaches, and the core values that made WD-40 a beacon of trust, belonging, and performance.Subscribe to our weekly updates and monthly talent development newsletter here. Order Own Your Career Own Your Life on AmazonApply to Join us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!This episode is sponsored by LearnIt, which is offering a FREE trial of their TeamPass membership for you and up to 20 team members of your team. Check it out here.Also iSpring Suite, an eLearning authoring tool that offers thousands of assets, quizes, and role play simulations. They are offering our listeners a free trial here. Connect with Andy here: Website | LinkedInConnect with Garry Ridge here: LinkedInIn this episode, Garry shares:His simple yet powerful philosophy: when people feel safe, valued, and connected, they do their best work—and go home happier.The critical distinction between managers and coaches, and why WD-40 replaced “manager” with “coach” in every job title.A breakdown of “soul-sucking” leadership behaviors—from ego and micromanagement to fear-based cultures—and the transformation that comes with self-awareness.Strategies for equipping new leaders, including the necessity of teaching fundamental coaching skills, not just promoting top performers.The power of psychological safety, learning moments, and openly sharing mistakes for creating a culture of innovation and growth.WD-40's unique “Maniac Pledge” and how it eliminates blame, sparks accountability, and puts people in the driver's seat of their own learning.Why feedback, authenticity, and vulnerability are non-negotiable for today's leaders—and how to ask for help as a superpower, not a weakness.Insights on maintaining strong cultures in remote/hybrid work environments, plus the evolving opportunity of AI to free up creativity and connection.Practical lessons from Garry's own “dumbass” moments, and why leaders must intentionally center themselves to avoid “bringing leftovers” to their teams.Whether you're...

Leader 2 Leader Series:Join Chamber President and CEO, Susan Spears on a journey as she interviews some of the top community leaders in this series. Susan and her guests will share their insight and wisdom on making teams more effective, leveling up your communication skills, and building the courage to lead during difficult times. The Leader2Leader series is about making the most of it all —with insights, research, advice, practical tips, and expertise to help you become the leader you desire to be.Today's Guest: Terrie Suit, Former CEO of Virginia Realtors and Current Member of the University of Mary Washington's Board of Visitors 

I am joined by Blakely Graham, who is a board advisor to Left Main REI, host of the Not All Business Podcast, Founder and former CEO of TaskRay⁠. This one was a long time coming. On a personal note, my time at TaskRay was some of my most formative. I found a balance while there between my previous experience of excellence with true work life balance and a focus on values that stays with me. I am so grateful that Blakely and team took a chance in hiring me for a role that I was almost kind of qualified for and her friendship since then.I'll do my best to summarize this episode, but it's more than worth a listen because I don't have enough characters to summarize it all. Blakely's Salesforce journey starts in 2001 and spans a ton of roles and experiences. We dig deep into her experience founding TaskRay 15 years ago in 2010 as Bracket Labs as one of the early ISVs on the AppExchange where VCs told her that her business was not investable and it was "a lifestyle business" at best because the Salesforce ecosystem was too small. She grew it in spite of that and by the time they sold the business, they were getting endless inbound interest.We talk about culture and values and why they were so important to her and the team at TaskRay. One of the core values was Connection that was the inspiration for Project Connection where the founders and I went to 5 cities and sat across the table from over 20 customers without an agenda outside of learning how our customers used the app. It drove focus for years to come that had nearly endless valuable outcomes like clarity of product roadmap, dramatically reduced churn, drove brand/marketing strategy, and much more. She shares how founder conflict snuck up on her with Eric Wu as well as how they (eventually) resolved it. As we switched gears to talk about gtm, Blakely shares how TaskRay evolved from the primary source of leads being the AppExchange with mostly SMB customers to more enterprise selling with content strategies, partnership motions, events, and more knobs we turned. The lesson is you are going to try stuff - some will work, some won't but you have to innovate and measure.We talk about how to select and what you can expect from an advisor. At TaskRay, we rolled an advisor program out modeled after a talk Blakely listened to from Andy Wilson, founder of Logikcull. Shoutout to Phil Stern who was my sales leader advisor at TaskRay who helped me avoid many mistakes.Show notes:Jolene Chan's LinkedIn where she was talking about a personal board of directors: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolenec/Not All Business podcast with Heather Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/company/not-all-business/Podcast with Andy Wilson from Logikcull where he discusses his advisor program that we modeled TaskRay's after: it starts at 14:05 and lasts 4 minutes  starts at 14:05 and lasts 4 minutes -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saastr-236-logikcull-ceo-andy-wilson-on-%240-to-%2410m/id1089973241?i=1000439148009This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Invisory⁠⁠⁠. Invisory is designed to meet you where you are: in your cloud marketplace journey through a strong go-to-market strategy that helps drive prospect and co-sell opportunities with Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google. 

Shy, introverted, and autistic - I bombed my first sales interview selling knockoff perfume. But I went on to never miss a sales target for 3 consecutive years and built a 20-year career helping MSPs scale from $5M to $50M+. If you're a technical founder who thinks you're "not cut out for sales," this video will change everything.//Welcome to Repeatable Revenue, hosted by strategic growth advisor , Ray J. Green.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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I break down why SDRs aren't just booking appointments—they're actually closing deals every single day, and how treating prospecting like a real sale will dramatically increase your appointment-setting success. Learn the exact framework I use to help MSP SDRs understand what they're really selling and why most people get this completely wrong//Welcome to Repeatable Revenue, hosted by strategic growth advisor , Ray J. Green.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

I share a real conversation I had with an MSP business owner who was avoiding making tough decisions about an underperforming salesperson, and explain why true leadership means making difficult decisions that others may disagree with rather than letting problems persist to keep everyone happy.//Welcome to Repeatable Revenue, hosted by strategic growth advisor , Ray J. Green.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Gary Kusin, Former CEO, FedEx Kinko's; author, "Always Learning"

To weigh in on the state of the Post office, Mike Wills speaks to Mark Barnes, Business Day columnist and former CEO of the SA Post Office. With over 30 years of experience in finance and markets, Barnes brings both a strategic and deeply personal perspective, having once tried to steer the Post Office back to health himself. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5Follow us on social media:CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does one do after selling their company to Amazon for $1 billion? Start a new one, of course.In this episode, Halle sits down with TJ Parker, pharmacist, entrepreneur, and advocate for consumer-centric digital health. After co-founding PillPack and selling it to Amazon, TJ stayed on for four years helping build Amazon Pharmacy. Now, he's back at it with General Medicine, a new company focused on making care as seamless as any other online transaction.We cover:

This session was recorded on Friday, 13th June at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar.  Ato Mesfin Tasew Bekele, the Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, shares his remarkable journey from an engineering trainee to leading Africa's largest airline. Mesfin discusses his extensive experience in various roles within Ethiopian Airlines, the unique management culture of the airline, the significant strides in human resource development, and future infrastructure projects. The episode features João Po Jorge, Former CEO of LAM Mozambique Airlines and a 2024 award recipient, plus Ato Girma Wake, for whom the award is named. 

I am joined by Heather Cooper, the COO at Baker Law Group and the former CEO at Cloud Coach. Heather and I didn't know each other when we competed against each other (TaskRay and Cloud Coach) but have gotten to know each other since, which has been really fun. She is starting a podcast with one of my favorite work people, Blakely Graham, that will launch later this year.While Heather was at Cloud Coach, they found a great talent pipeline by running an internship program recruiting heavily from the local university near their HQ, Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. She shares lessons learned regarding sizing of that program.We talk about her experience working with Tequity advisors, who are a sell-side advisory firm, helped her navigate leading the process where Cloud Coach exited to private equity and how engaging early, way before they were ready to sell, was important along the way. Even though Heather is A lawyer, she isn't YOUR lawyer. With that in mind, her and I talk through some important concepts for every ISV to consider and hold the line around key contract terms like termination for convenience, multi-year deals, and the importance of educating the buyer on how security works with the Salesforce platform. This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠Invisory⁠⁠. Invisory is designed to meet you where you are: in your cloud marketplace journey through a strong go-to-market strategy that helps drive prospect and co-sell opportunities with Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google. 

We analyzed what drives SDR success after coaching 100+ reps and discovered 6 critical levers plus 1 amplifier that make the difference between crushing it and flopping. In this video, I'll share exactly what separates high-performing SDRs from the rest so you can guarantee results in your business.Welcome to Repeatable Revenue, hosted by strategic growth advisor , Ray J. Green.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

“You've got to get yourself in a position to exit, and then give yourself the time to exit properly. The biggest advice I give sellers is to not be in a rush to sell.”   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Dean Salakas, Former CEO of The Party People. His full episode is titled Being sale-ready, Forecasting like a CFO, and Selling confidently on your terms. You can find the full audio and show notes here:

Ray guides viewers through creating two plan options and making a compelling recommendation to seal the deal. Subscribe for more insights on growing your business through effective sales techniques.//Welcome to Repeatable Revenue, hosted by strategic growth advisor , Ray J. Green.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

In this episode Ray shows you how reps with all the right questions still blow the deal—and how one simple shift in how you run discovery can help you outsell competitors, even when your price is higher.//Welcome to Repeatable Revenue, hosted by strategic growth advisor , Ray J. Green.About Ray: → Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on: YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

What if your biggest leadership challenge wasn't strategy, but self-doubt? In this episode, Richard Medcalf speaks with Mike Ettling, who recently stepped down as CEO of Unit4 after a transformative six-year tenure. Mike led the company through a complete business model overhaul—from a fragmented, on-premise software provider to a unified, cloud-first organisation. Along the way, he navigated culture shifts, private equity pressures, and the internal doubts that come with playing at the highest level. Now in his new role as a chairman and mentor to CEOs, Mike reflects on what it really takes to lead and multiply impact.In this conversation, you'll learn: Why hiring for hardship and failure stories beats CV credentialsHow to manage self-doubt when you're surrounded by brilliant peopleWhat really breaks a transformation (hint: it's not your product)The overlooked power of cadence, culture, and purpose in a private equity environmentWhy moving from CEO to chairman demands a radical shift in how you add valueA must-listen for any leader navigating complexity—or preparing to let go and lead in a new way. Resources/sources mentioned:Unit 4 (https://www.unit4.com/ )Mike Ettling Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeettling/ Join the Crucible (XquadrantTHE CRUCIBLE (Private Invitation, our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: Xquadrant‘Making Time For Strategy' book, by Richard Medcalf - Xquadrant‘Making Time For Strategy' book, by Richard Medcalf - Xquadrantxquadrant.com/timeFor full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/mike-ettling

Sharing an episode of the Superhero Leadership podcast, hosted by Marvel's former CEO and legendary turnaround expert, Peter Cuneo. Each week, Peter is joined by top performers from business, media, and beyond, leaders who have mastered the art of impact, resilience, and vision. Together, they explore Peter's 32 leadership essentials, revealing what it really takes to rise, inspire, and lead with purpose. In this episode, Jon Harris, CEO of AthLife, explores how leaders create lasting impact by empowering others, fostering empathy, and embracing lifelong learning. From his journey as DePaul basketball captain to building programs that support athlete development off the field, Harris shares insights on creating a service-driven culture, learning from failure, and making space for others to lead— on the court, in business, and beyond. Listen to more Superhero Leadership episodes at https://link.mgln.ai/successstorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#449 What happens when a former D1 walk-on becomes a game-changing leader for pro athletes off the field? That's exactly what you'll learn in this impactful interview hosted by Marvel's former CEO and legendary turnaround expert, Peter Cuneo. Each week, Peter is joined by top performers from business, media, and beyond, leaders who have mastered the art of impact, resilience, and vision. Together, they explore Peter's 32 leadership essentials, revealing what it really takes to rise, inspire, and lead with purpose. In this episode, Jon Harris, CEO of AthLife, explores how leaders create lasting impact by empowering others, fostering empathy, and embracing lifelong learning. From his journey as DePaul basketball captain to building programs that support athlete development off the field, Harris shares insights on creating a service-driven culture, learning from failure, and making space for others to lead — on the court, in business, and beyond. Listen to more Superhero Leadership episodes at https://link.mgln.ai/millionaireuni. What Peter discusses with Jon: + Walking on at DePaul University + Launching a career in athlete development + Founding AthLife to support pro athletes + Working with all major sports leagues + Collaborating with Marvel and Mattel + Building culture through servant leadership + Helping athletes transition post-career + Lessons learned from leadership failures + Encouraging autonomy and accountability + Why diverse life experiences matter Thank you, Peter and Jon! Listen to more Superhero Leadership episodes at ⁠https://link.mgln.ai/millionaireuni⁠. And follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/millionaire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl visited one of his favorite cities in the world -- New Orleans and had the privilege to interview the amazing Nick Mueller, co-founder of the World War II Museum. You do not need to be a history buff to love this episode. Nick was contemplating his first (un)retirement in 1990, when he and Stephen Ambrose (best-selling author and celebrity historian) met over a bottle of sherry and discussed the idea of starting a World War II Museum on a historic site right there in New Orleans. The original idea was to raise one million dollars and have a modest warehouse museum by the water. Thirty-four years later, they have raised $400 million and now operate one of the world's best museums, right in the middle of New Orleans. Nick was the founding CEO of the museum (after his first career) and just retired again last year at age 84. He's a remarkable person and the museum is an incredibly moving experience. Along the way he's made friends and has garnered significant contributions from celebrities Tom Hanks, Tom Brokaw and Steven Spielberg.  Please make sure to listen to the last 6 minutes of the interview. As Nick talks about the lessons learned from WWII, Carl asks him where he thinks our country is headed now. His thoughtful insights are so inspirational and he gives us some needed hope for the future. • More about Nick Mueller: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/about-us/our-team/museum-founders/gordon-h-nick-mueller  • Nick's new book Preserving the Legacy: Creating the National WWII Museum: https://lsupress.org/9780807184493/preserving-the-legacy  • Episode Content:  https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/Nick-Mueller-Interview-Mr-World-War-II-Museum-Co-Founder-and-Former-CEO  • Sponsored by Capital Advantage: https://capitaladvantage.com/promotion/retirement-planning-guide    • Sponsored by How to Retire and Not Die: https://garysirak.com/how-to-retire-and-not-die    • Join the "I Used to be Somebody World Tour": https://pickleballmediahq.com/tour    • Subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody" newsletter:  https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscribe 

This Flashback Friday is from episode 337, published last September 6, 2013. Doug Brunt is the former CEO of Authentium and author of, "GHOSTS OF MANHATTAN." In his new book, he transports readers back to the extravagant times before Bear Stearns collapsed, exposing a culture with boundless bonuses, where the company expense account was routinely used for bar tabs, visits to strip clubs, and worse. He even throws in some comical stories and describes some of them. Brunt offers a withering view of life on Wall Street from the perspective of an unhappy insider, run-down by the corrosive lifestyle which is jeopardizing his marriage, who is too hooked on the money to find a way out.  Brunt is married to FOX News anchor Megyn Kelly, who has helped him with his books. Brunt describes their relationship and why he gave up a lucrative career as an Internet security entrepreneur. Find out more about Doug Brunt at www.douglasbrunt.com.   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com    

In this episode Ray shares why having too many good options might secretly be sabotaging your success—and reveals the tough decisions he made to break free. If you're juggling multiple opportunities, this might be exactly what you need to hear.//Welcome to Repeatable Revenue, hosted by strategic growth advisor , Ray J. Green.About Ray: → Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on: YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

▸ Get My Free MSP Sales Toolbox: https://msp.sale/yt-toolbox▸ Join My Newsletter for Weekly Sales Strategies: https://rayjgreen.beehiiv.comHey, I'm Ray Green. I'm a strategic growth specialist for B2B companies.Since this is social media and anyone can claim anything, here's a quick rundown of my background:Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where I doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.Former CEO operator for several investor groups where I led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.Founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.comSales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.Founder of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.comI break down how to build a sales team that truly runs itself by implementing fundamental systems that eliminate the daily firefighting and micromanagement that drains most MSP owners. I share my 20 years of experience showing how the right systems - from lead distribution to compensation plans - can free you from constantly making subjective decisions and dealing with team conflicts, allowing you to focus on proactive growth strategies instead.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction to Self-Running Sales Teams01:12 - Challenges of Non-Self-Running Teams03:03 - The Value of Proactive Leadership04:23 - Building Effective Systems05:38 - The Importance of Lead Distribution Systems13:05 - Iterating and Perfecting Systems15:01 - Hiring for a Self-Sufficient Team20:50 - Conclusion and Call to Action

Former CEO of Nasdaq listed Lottery.com discusses irregularities and millions in missing funds that he discovered while working for the company. Sohail Quraeshi claims he was fired after bringing irregularities to the attention of the Board, and he outlines why he feels Nasdaq and the SEC have failed to stop the company from being hijacked by a non-indipendent Board of Directors based out of London.

This spring, I had the chance to talk with four incredible guests, each with a different take on what it really means to put money to work and invest in line with your values.Across late March and April, we explored climate-smart timber, social finance powered by dormant bank accounts, fully impact-focused wealth advising, and how catalytic capital is reaching places most firms won't go.Here are the featured guests, along with links to their full interviews.Yasemin Saltuk Lamy, Head of Investment Strategy at Legal & General (L&G)Yasemin's path into impact investing started at J.P. Morgan, where she helped build the firm's Social Finance unit from scratch. At the time, even defining the term “impact investing” took months of debate. “We spent four months just on the word ‘intent,'” she told me.That focus on intent stuck with her – from J.P. Morgan to Omidyar to BII – where she helped lead the Catalyst Portfolio, growing it from $300 million to $1.6 billion. Her work was all about finding places where capital didn't naturally flow, and designing structures that would pull others in.Full episodeStephanie Cohn Rupp, Former CEO of Veris Wealth PartnersVeris Wealth Partners is one of the only wealth management firms out there that's 100% impact. No ESG sideline, no separate division. The whole firm is built around aligning portfolios with values.Another thing that stood out in my conversation with Stephanie was how methodical their process is. It starts with what they call “impact discovery” – getting into the client's mission, history, beliefs – and then building an investment policy around that.Full episodeStephen Muers, Chief Executive Officer of Better Society Capital (BSC)Stephen brings a systems lens to social finance, and that comes from experience. After years inside the UK government tackling big issues like energy policy, housing, and justice reform, he saw firsthand how strategy alone doesn't shift systems.At BSC, the mission isn't just to make good investments. It's to make social investment possible at scale.But BSC isn't trying to maximize its own portfolio. The goal is to grow the entire social investment market. Over the past decade, they've helped expand it twelve-fold across the UK. And yet, it still isn't enough. The capital's growing – but not at the pace the problems demand.Full episode Bettina von Hagen, Managing Director & CEO, EFM Investments & AdvisoryAt EFM, forests are managed as long-term, living assets. It's not just about timber – it's about carbon, conservation, and communities, all managed through a single strategy. The question isn't “how much can we harvest,” but “what's the best outcome for this acre?”EFM's approach is built on the five Rs: rotation, retention, reserves, restoration, and relationships. It's how they manage over 200,000 acres with just 11 staff and 90 contractors – by treating each forest like a custom portfolio.Sometimes that means harvesting. Sometimes it means carbon storage or tribal access. The goal is a forest that's more valuable ecologically, socially, and financially than it was before.Full episode—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK

Americans are feeling better about the economy. What's that mean for stock investors? (00:21) David Meier and Asit Sharma discuss: - Why Americans are feeling better about the economy. - The headwinds facing Okta, and fundamentals for long-term investors to watch. - A retail round-up including Abercrombie & Fitch and Pinduoduo. (19:11) Former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, Klaus Kleinberg, discusses his book, “Leading to Thrive: Mastering Strategies for Sustainable Success in Business and Life” and finding companies with sustainable competitive advantages. (32:03) David and Asit discuss Southwest implementing baggage fees and two radar stocks: SentinelOne and SoundHound AI. Companies discussed: CRM, INFA, OKTA, ANF, PDD, TJX, BBY, OTC: SIEGY, AA, LUV, SOUN, S Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: David Meier, Asit Sharma, Klaus Kleinfeld Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

▸ Get My Free MSP Sales Toolbox: https://msp.sale/yt-toolbox▸ Join My Newsletter for Weekly Sales Strategies: https://rayjgreen.beehiiv.comHey, I'm Ray Green. I'm a strategic growth specialist for B2B companies.Since this is social media and anyone can claim anything, here's a quick rundown of my background:Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where I doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.Former CEO operator for several investor groups where I led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.Founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.comSales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.Founder of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.comI'm breaking down why hiring traditional salespeople can actually stall your MSP's growth in 2025, and sharing the component-based system approach that hundreds of successful MSPs use instead. Learn how to avoid expensive hiring mistakes and build scalable sales processes that don't create key-man risk in your businessCHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction to Hiring Salespeople for MSPs00:52 - Risks of Hiring Salespeople04:50 - The Consequences of Hiring the Wrong Person08:44 - Mindset for Growth12:42 - Building a Scalable Sales System15:13 - Navigating the Hiring Process19:01 - Conclusion

In this podcast, Ray reveals the real reason marketing strategies like cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, and paid ads fail for MSPs—and the mindset shift you need to make any of these strategies actually deliver results.//Welcome to Repeatable Revenue, hosted by strategic growth advisor , Ray J. Green.About Ray: → Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on: YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

In this episode, I sit down with Brady Nash—one of the wisest and most strategic business minds I've ever met.   Brady's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of remarkable. He started his company with credit card debt, selling plasma on weekends to keep things afloat. Fast forward to today, he's led a successful exit with a private equity acquisition for a very large (and undisclosed) sum.  As the former Co-Founder and CEO of BNG Holdings, Brady's company moved billions of dollars annually, building one of the largest payment processing companies in North America. BNG was also the parent company of ConnectBooster, a payments automation platform for the IT channel, which was acquired by Kaseya's private equity group.  But what sets Brady apart isn't just his business acumen—it's his character. He's a man of strong faith, integrity, and discipline, living a clean life without ever touching alcohol or drugs. He's proof that values and success can go hand in hand.  In this conversation, we get real about:  Why service businesses need funding to grow  How to navigate lending, finance, and managing people  The brutal challenges of scaling a SaaS company  Today, Brady lives life on his terms—spending time with family and investing in ventures he believes in, like Donor Dock and other software startups. This is a must-listen if you're a founder, operator, or just someone chasing real growth—with integrity.  Resources:     https://www.nash-capital.com/   https://www.missionhomesnd.com/    https://capstoneclassical.com/   https://www.donordock.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradynash/        

Ben Lytle is the founder and former CEO of Anthem, now known as Elevance Health, a Fortune 50 company that generated $175 billion last year. Ben has founded seven companies, including two listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Ben joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Ben and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional development, the keys to building and growing a company, how to navigate change, how to understand and attain success, and more.

URGENT: Cyber Criminals Target US Retailers After UK Rampage The cyber attack wave that devastated UK retail is crossing the Atlantic. Our panel, including a former retail CEO with firsthand cyber security experience, breaks down the alarming reality of retail vulnerability. Key Moments: 0:00-1:00 - Breaking news: UK retail hackers now targeting major US brands 1:01-1:15 - Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods attack details 1:16-3:00 - Michael's shocking revelation: Only 20% of US retailers truly prepared 3:01-4:15 - Real-world experience: What happened when Joann Fabrics got serious about security 4:16-5:35 - The customer loyalty catastrophe: Why cyber attacks destroy businesses permanently 5:36-6:25 - Target 2013 and Vegas casino breaches: Long-term customer relationship damage 6:26-7:25 - Michael's warning: "Not your parents' cyber attack anymore" - recovery takes weeks, costs multiply The sobering reality that could save your business - or destroy it. This week's episode was brought to you with the help and support of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand. #cybersecurity #retailsecurity #cyberattacks #databreach #businesssecurity #retailtech #cybercrime #retailnews #securitybreach #businessrisk #cyberthreats For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/Qx2hUtMWmTY

This week, The Freight Pod flips the mic as host and former Molo Solutions CEO Andrew Silver becomes the guest. Hosted by colleague and friend Derek Zetlin, this candid conversation dives deep into Andrew's journey through freight, including growing up around logistics, learning the ropes at Coyote, and ultimately founding, scaling, and selling Molo Solutions.In this episode, you'll hear Andrew talk about:His early experiences and pivotal moments at Coyote Logistics, from being a high school-aged intern to learning from key mentors and the challenges of early career growth.The decision to leave Coyote and his motivations behind founding MoLo, including the itch to build something independently and overcome his own personal insecurities.The early days of MoLo, the importance of culture, and the strategies behind the company's rapid and transformative growth, going from $5M in revenue in 2017 to $625M in 2021.His reflections on leadership, the pressures of being a CEO, and the acquisition of MoLo.His perspective on the evolving freight brokerage landscape, the potential impact of AI, the future of the industry, and his own next steps.Follow The Freight Pod and host Andrew Silver on LinkedIn.*** This episode is brought to you by Rapido Solutions Group. I had the pleasure of working with Danny Frisco and Roberto Icaza at Coyote, as well as being a client of theirs more recently at MoLo. Their team does a great job supplying nearshore talent to brokers, carriers, and technology providers to handle any role necessary, be it customer or carrier support, back office, or tech services. Visit gorapido.com to learn more. A special thanks to our additional sponsors: Cargado – Cargado is the first platform that connects logistics companies and trucking companies that move freight into and out of Mexico. Visit cargado.com to learn more. Greenscreens.ai – Greenscreens.ai is the AI-powered pricing and market intelligence tool transforming how freight brokers price freight. Visit greenscreens.ai/freightpod today! Metafora – Metafora is a technology consulting firm that has delivered value for over a decade to brokers, shippers, carriers, private equity firms, and freight tech companies. Check them out at metafora.net. ***

Chelsea Grayson is the former CEO of American Apparel and True Religion, and now a restructuring expert and board member. This episode blends corporate war stories, powerful insights on leadership, and real talk about the realities women face in high-powered roles.This conversation goes from corporate implosions to MeToo fallout, from rebuilding billion-dollar brands to firing half a team in a single week. Chelsea is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to leadership and shares what it really takes to lead under fire, how to win respect in a room others don't expect you to be in, and to know when a company needs to burn down to rebuild.Chelsea's InstagramCheck out my Online Men's Coaching Community We Are The They and see how it's changing men's lives across the globe!Get my FREE guide with 45 Days of Simple Tips to Become a Better ManPick up my USA Today bestselling book Be One: How to Be a Healthy Man in Toxic TimesJoin the Real Men, Real Conversations Facebook Group

Episode 200: Join Ryan, Chris, and Courtney as they dive into a wide-ranging discussion with Rich Antoniello, the visionary Founder & Former CEO of Complex Networks. Rich, now the Executive Chairman at UPROXX Studios and Chairman of FORT NASH, shares his insights on the current state of the economy, the evolution of post-COVID office culture, the real efficiency of AI, and the dynamic media business landscape.   Under Rich's leadership, Complex Networks transformed into a leading youth culture media powerhouse, delivering groundbreaking content across multiple platforms and growing into a multi-brand media empire. Under Rich's guidance, Complex was acquired by Verizon/Hearst in 2016 and then to Buzzfeed in 2022.   Tune in for an engaging conversation that spans the intersection of business, technology, and culture, featuring one of the industry's most influential figures.

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In this week's episode of Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza welcomes Amy Trask, former CEO of the Oakland Raiders and CBS Sports analyst, to discuss the landscape of being a CEO in the NFL. They delve into the current state of the league and Amy's role as a board member of the BIG3 basketball league. Amy also compares the intricacies of managing a basketball league with those of a football league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices