Podcast appearances and mentions of joe caruso

Episode 347 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Joe Caruso, Investor & Mentor. Lots of people know of Joe as an angel investor, but when I think of Joe… I think of a mentor to so many entrepreneurs and a major supporter of the Boston startup ecosystem. If you go through Joe's portfolio of investments from his Bantam Group website, it will give a strong perspective to the depth of his connection to the Boston tech scene. This podcast interview is a bit different. We start off by talking about his role as a mentor and during that conversation, we weave in his background like leaving high school before getting his diploma and enrolling into Northeastern. He shares lots of great advice throughout the conversation. What I found to be incredibly fun was the talk down memory lane and getting to hear the inside story of some of his investments in companies like HubSpot, Constant Contact, Carbonite, and LevelUp, plus the missed opportunity with DraftKings. And one of my favorite stories actually has nothing to do with tech… he was on the board of the company that invented the Frappuccino. Oh, you think that was Starbucks? You'll have to listen to find out…

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When Joe was diagnosed with an incurable cancer at 18, he was initially crushed.  However, with his father's faith, he was inspired to fight and live.  Joe shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: stories inspire and can displace a negative story we act beyond fear faith is transferable As a gift to my listeners, Joe invites you to enjoy his audio book for free:    tags:  Joe, Caruso, Founder, President, Caruso, Leadership, Institute, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,      

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Next up on our series of Auto Remarketing Podcast episodes from April's Auto Intel Summit & NRC Spring Summit is a panel discussion featuring four consignors. Moderated by Cherokee Media Group senior editor Nick Zulovich, this panel includes Joe Caruso of SIXT Rent-A-Car, George Koditek of Hyundai/Genesis Motor America, Kimberley Pacheco of Primeritus Financial Services and Mike Wilson of C&F Finance.

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This week on The Healthy Perspective Podcast, Dr. Boman is joined by Joe Caruso, Founder and President of Caruso Leadership Institute. Joe is an expert on the individual mind, the collective mind of an organization and how meaning drives our behavior and determines outcomes in all aspects of life. As an author, business advisor and speaker, Joe brings his lifetime of expertise to help organizations and leaders change the way they see themselves -- and in turn, the way they think about markets, products and services. Joe has learned this change in thinking drives new behavior and allows organizations to sharpen focus and reach greater levels of success.Connect & learn more about Joe:His new book Narrative Wins comes out Spring 2023! Be sure to grab your copy this spring: https://www.carusoleadership.com/books-for-personal-developmenthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/carusoleadership

Any time we define anything in our external world we use ourselves as the foundational context. Who you are affects how you define something. We start with the mind and a simple question is who am I or what have I become. Everything starts with how we think. Narrative is the foundational understanding of who I am. The more we learn about our own narrative the more we can recognise the narrative of others.In this podcast:Moving from problem orientated thinking to solution orientated thinkingApproaching change by defining problemsThe importance of narrative.

We've all had our low points where we think that moving forward is impossible, where we don't know if we can push through. These moments are life changing and are often the catalyst for great change for many people. However, you don't need to experience a cataclysmic event to start changing your life. You can change, be a better leader, and pursue success today.For Joe Caruso, his life changing moment made him redefine success. In this episode of Seek Go Create, Joe shares how he chose to learn more about himself rather than let himself go in the face of cancer. He talks about his deep dive into studying the simple truths in life and how he used these to redefine life. Learn about the power of the narrative and better understand how Joe inspired change through his journey.Start your life changing journey when you tune in to this episode of Seek Go Create.3 Reasons to listen:Be inspired by Joe's story as he goes from dying to learning what it means to live.Find the best approach to studying new life changing ideas.Discover the power of telling a story and how narrative wins.ResourcesVisit us and find more resources just for you on Seek Go Create's websiteChuck E's In Love by Rickie Lee JonesYoung Blood by Rickie Lee JonesThe Story of Philosophy by Will DurantMuhammad Ali VS Earnie Shaver (1977)The Power of Losing Control by Joe CarusoStay tuned for Narrative Wins by Joe Caruso to be released this year.Connect with Joe and his team through their website.About JoeJoe Caruso is an author, business adviser, and speaker. He is a renowned expert in leadership and individual and collective mind development. Joe is also the founder of Caruso Leadership, where he uses his expertise to create change within businesses and organizations.Joe went through his cataclysmic event at eighteen when he was diagnosed with "incurable" cancer. That pushed him to start studying life from the works of philosophers, leaders, religions, and ancient cultures. Using what he learned, Joe wrote the best-selling book The Power of Losing Control and will release his new book, Narrative Wins, this year. Learn more about Joe and his journey when you visit his website. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, we will be diving into the individual mind, the collective mind of an organization, and how meaning drives our behavior and determines outcomes in all aspects of life. To have this conversation, I am joined by Joe Caruso, an in-demand keynote speaker worldwide, a syndicated columnist, and a sought-after business advisor, who brings his lifetime of expertise to help organizations and leaders change the way they see themselves — and in turn, the way they think about markets, products, and services. His efforts culminated in a best-selling book and a PBS special, both called The Power of Losing Control. In it, he encourages readers to “remember that the only control you really have is over yourself,” and provides techniques and strategies to stop wasting valuable time and energy on what we can't control. He also produced an audiobook, The Power of Losing Control. He advises CEOs, military leaders, and leadership teams on the essence of change for success, ultimately driving success for his clients.

Joe Caruso is an expert on the individual mind, the collective mind of an organization and how meaning drives our behavior and determines outcomes in all aspects of life. As an author, business advisor and speaker, Joe brings his lifetime of expertise to help organizations and leaders change the way they see themselves-- and in turn, the way they think about markets, products and services. Joe has learned this change in thinking drives new behavior and allows organizations to sharpen focus and reach greater levels of success. After beating cancer, Joe founded Caruso Leadership, a firm dedicated to helping others achieve their goals while enjoying the process. Through the organization, Joe applies the simple, common, timeless human truths to leaders, teams and their employees. Joe is an in-demand keynote speaker worldwide, a syndicated columnist and a sought-after business advisor, and was named one of the 50 Most Influential Minds in Personal Development by Nightingale-Conant.

This week on the Leadership Podcast, Joe Caruso joins Bradley to share what he learned from being diagnosed with incurable cancer, his new focus in life, and the principles from his book, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006BG4O7M/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 (“The Power of Losing Control.”) After being diagnosed with an incurable cancer when he was 18, Joe committed whatever time he had left to spending five hours a day, five days per week, studying life. He wanted to identify what he now refers to as “Simple, Common, Timeless Human Truths.” In his quest, Joe felt compelled to answer a simple, yet difficult question before he was overcome by the cancer: What is the essence of a fulfilling, successful, and happy life? Joe became one of the first people ever cured of metastasized testicular cancer. With this gift, he decided he would continue his studies, and began to collect and analyze his findings on life. Joe Caruso is now an expert on the individual mind, the collective mind of an organization and how meaning drives our behavior and determines outcomes in all aspects of life. As an author, business advisor and speaker, Joe brings his lifetime of expertise to help organizations and leaders change the way they see themselves -- and in turn, the way they think about markets, products and services. Joe has learned this change in thinking drives new behavior and allows organizations to sharpen focus and reach greater levels of success. In this episode, he touched on a few key points, including: People bringing solutions not always problems Being fully present in the moment Struggle is the law of growth Synergy within the team Wisdom is knowledge put to work Learn more about his Caruso Leadership Institute when you visit http://www.carusoleadership.com (www.carusoleadership.com) 

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Keynote Speaker and Founder of the https://www.carusoleadership.com/ (Caruso Leadership Institute), Joe Caruso. Joe Caruso works with a multitude of clients ranging from organization leaders to the United States Navy. His work involves helping clients understand their mindset and the collective mindset to learn how to influence those mindsets. Joe explains that a business's mission statement or purpose should be shown through their work. If there is a disconnect between what is said and what is done, it brings distrust to others.  Joe explains that without narrative there is no meaning because the comparison is crucial to understanding. Joe says that it is important to learn to feed your brain and put time into the things in the forefront of your mind. A critical point to Joe is that humans are present while they are becoming something different in life. Throughout their journey, they are still someone rather than not being present at all.    Key Points: Joe's clientele and his line of work How clear mindsets are important to business  How mission statements and purposes need to be reflected through business Why consistency is crucial to a leaders success Joe recalls a story with a purpose of explaining the need for drive and purpose How storytelling can allow people to resonant  Why business leaders need to understand how to properly deliver narratives About Joe Caruso Joe Caruso is an expert on the individual mind, the collective mind of an organization and how meaning drives our behavior and determines outcomes in all aspects of life. As an author, business advisor and speaker, Joe brings his lifetime of expertise to help organizations and leaders change the way they see themselves -- and in turn, the way they think about markets, products and services. Joe has learned this change in thinking drives new behavior and allows organizations to sharpen focus and reach greater levels of success. After being diagnosed with an incurable cancer when he was 18, Joe committed whatever time he had left to spending five hours a day, five days per week, studying life. He wanted to identify what he now refers to as “Simple, Common, Timeless Human Truths.” In his quest, Joe felt compelled to answer a simple, yet difficult question before he was overcome by the cancer: What is the essence of a fulfilling, successful, and happy life? Joe became one of the first people ever cured of metastasized testicular cancer. With this gift, he decided he would continue his studies, and began to collect and analyze his findings on life. After beating cancer, Joe founded Caruso Leadership, a firm dedicated to helping others achieve their goals while enjoying the process. Through the organization, Joe applies the simple, common, timeless human truths to leaders, teams and their employees. With the belief that businesses operate as a collective mindset, he helps organizations identify the core issues preventing business breakthroughs and optimize outcomes by encouraging all contributors to get behind a singular vision. His proven process creates change because it is based on the natural way the mind of all human beings function. Joe's efforts culminated in a best-selling book and PBS special, both called The Power of Losing Control. In it, he encourages readers to "remember that the only control you really have is over yourself," and provides techniques and strategies to stop wasting valuable time and energy on what we can't control. He also produced an audio book, The Principles of Authentic Power. Joe is an in-demand keynote speaker worldwide, a syndicated columnist and a sought-after business advisor. His expansive list of corporate clients includes: America Express, American Heart Association, Wells Fargo, Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), Hyatt, Domino's, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, the U.S. Navy

How many kids do you know dream of being a car salesperson when they grow up? How many people do you know that excitedly voice their love of salespeople? We can safely say that today's guest has a different outlook than most people, which makes him an excellent person to learn from. Joe Caruso, sales coach, trainer, author, and CEO of Do It Today sits down with Gina for a straight-talking interview with tons of great content. Joe talks about the importance of being able to shut and listen, neuro-selling, the power of enthusiasm, the importance of scripts and practicing those frameworks enough to be loose and natural while selling. He also took some of Gina's courses, and they discuss how practice helps to read people, how to listen, collaborate, be curious, and how to respond nimbly which makes both improv and selling work. The conversation continues about car salespeople, their reputation and effect on sales in general. Joe emphasizes the importance of selling the right way no matter what the industry. He reminds us that acting in your customers best interest, is also acting in your own best interest, the power of discovery, how auto sales techniques are incredibly transferrable, and Gina recounts a story that shows how differentiating yourself can win you life-long clients. PLUS! Joe gives Gina some advice on how to get her book finished! Come and grow with Sales Gravy & Sales Gravy University Find more about Joe Caruso Check out 99 Objections – But Closing Ain't One Find him on LinkedIn More about Gina Engagement Expert – Speaker – Sales Trainer – Entrepreneur – Improv Comic Gina is a Master Sales Trainer for Jeb Blount's Sales Gravy who combines street smarts and improv comedy skills with her experience in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, which sets her apart from her competition. “Sass without too much crass” is how Gina Trimarco describes herself. A high energy entrepreneur, engager, speaker, trainer, improv comedienne and podcast producer, Gina credits most of her success on her upbringing by her Italian mobster dad and German immigrant mother.

In episode 143 of Bridal Buzz, your host Kat has the honor of sitting down with three different talented local musicians to discuss the magic of live music at your wedding. Jody Jenkins (Singer/Guitarist), Sonja Westberg (Harpist), and Joe Caruso (Jazz Singer) share their favorite things about playing at weddings, what their unique styles can contribute, and the benefits of having live music at your next event. ------------------------------------------ Keep up with Bridal Buzz as they explore the San Antonio Weddings scene: https://www.bridalbuzz.com/ (https://www.bridalbuzz.com​) or find them on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridalbuzzs (https://www.instagram.com/bridalbuzzs)a Twitter: https://twitter.com/bridalbuzzsa?lang=en%E2%80%8B (https://twitter.com/bridalbuzzsa) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridalbuzzsa/ (https://www.facebook.com/bridalbuzzsa/) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bridalbuzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc (https://www.tiktok.com/@bridalbuzz) Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sanantonioweddings/ (https://www.pinterest.com/sanantonioweddings/) Find all the best vendors, inspiration, and advice for your San Antonio Wedding at https//www.sanantonioweddings.com/ ------------------------------------------ Learn more about Jody: http://jodyjenkins.com/ Learn more about Sonja: https://swharpist.com/ Learn more about Joe: https://www.joeshow.com/ Listen to Jody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08jr6mCjaN8 Listen to Sonja: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZqfTLX4OrpECef5UVpxSNw Listen to Joe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgazuR61k3c ------------------------------------------ Huge thanks to today's show sponsor, 18th Amendment Mobile Bar Service. Learn more about their services here: https://sanantonioweddings.com/vendor-profile/18th-amendment-bartending/

Today's Guest Expert: Joe Caruso     Joe Caruso is an expert on the individual mind, the collective mind of an organization and how meaning drives our behavior and determines outcomes in all aspects of life. As an author, business advisor and speaker, Joe brings his lifetime of expertise to help organizations and leaders change […] The post Are You Seeking Happiness? appeared first on Jake A Carlson.

“Two tracks, the first one is, know your essence. If your essence is aggressiveness and doesn't take no for an answer that could also be your Achilles heel. Almost everybody's strength is their Achilles heel. If you are overly charming and you can charm the pants off of anybody, you're probably not going to work as hard as you should. You have to understand the two sides of the coin of that power. The second is you have to know what home is for you.”  —Joe Caruso

Join us on Be Brave at Work as we speak with Joe Caruso. After experiencing a life-altering event while he was still in college, Joe Caruso decided to commit whatever time he had left to spending five hours per day, five days per week, studying life. He wanted to find what he calls the Simple, Common, Timeless Human Truths about life. Joe began to systematically collect and analyze his findings based on research and study of the greatest philosophers, leaders, and psychoanalysts of all time, as well as religions, myths, and ancient cultures and societies. His efforts culminated in a best-selling book in 6 languages that earned 5 stars on Amazon, and PBS special, both called "The Power of Losing Control," as well as a highly successful career as a compelling and engaging keynote speaker. Joe has been recognized by Nightengale-Conant as one of the "50 Most Influential Minds in Personal Development". Links of Interest LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Website The Power of Losing Control A special thank you to our sponsor, Cabot Risk Strategies. For more information, please visit them at CabotRisk.com Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! More information about Ed, visit Excellius.com © 2022 Ed Evarts

Part of being a good leader is knowing that things are bigger than you. But what does that mean for how we choose to handle these challenges? On the flipside, it's also important to assess your own self-worth. This applies whether you are a new leader or someone who has been leading teams for years. After all, how we see ourselves is the most quintessential part of leadership. In this week's episode, Denise Cooper interviews author, business advisor and speaker, Joe Caruso. Listen in to hear his take on how leaders can close the gap between who we want to be and who we are. Joe brings his lifetime of expertise to help organizations and leaders change the way they see themselves -- and in turn, the way they think about markets, products and services. Joe has learned this change in thinking drives new behavior and allows organizations to sharpen focus and reach greater levels of success.  Keep up with Joe Caruso: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carusoleadership/ https://twitter.com/JosephACaruso https://www.facebook.com/CarusoLeadershipPage

Each person has their own personal beliefs. Truth is what is believed to be true.These are some of the guiding philosophies behind the renowned speaker and coach Joe Caruso. In this episode, he joins us to discuss effective techniques for developing ourselves through our most transformational instrument – the mind.

Sponsors: Purdue University Entrepreneurship Peter Fasse, patent attorney at Fish & Richardson Sal's Syndicate: Click to Join Ty Danco is an outlier in a population of outliers. His interests are varied and pursued passionately. He's founded two fintech companies, he's invested in a gazillion startups and he's been a hugely generous advisor to companies, in fact the chief advisor at Techstars. Oh, I forgot to mention he's an Olympian and also deeply involved with crypto-currencies. In this really meaty interview, Ty and I covered a wide range of topics. He explained his ideas in his affably quirky way. This was a super fun conversation. Quotes: "Danco, why are you here? You're a marketing guy." And I said that I was here to see Lever Brothers and he goes, "You idiot, you signed up for Lehman Brothers." “So, I took a leave of absence from school, and Wharton let me make up my remaining credits over the summer, and so I tried doing all three things at the same time. It was a success on paper, I did make the 84 [Olympic] team, I did complete the MBA, I did work at Lehman Brothers, but in truth I was overwhelmed, I did everything badly. I ended up breaking my heel and didn't compete in Sarajevo. I learned nothing in my last classes at school and I was just lost and floundering my first year on Wall Street. So, there's a pretty obvious lesson there about the need to focus and my inability to multi-task. That's maybe why they say focus on one metric that matters, don't try to do five balls in the air at once.” Topics covered include: Ty Danco's Bio How Ty Danco Stated His Career – Lehman Brothers vs. Lever Brothers – Olympic Team "Danco, why are you here? You're a marketing guy." And I said that I was here to see Lever Brothers and he goes, "You idiot, you signed up for Lehman Brothers." Ty Danco Doing Too Much Ty Danco and the Importance of Focus Ty Danco on the Cover of Sports Illustrated Ty Danco Moves from New York City to Burlington, Vermont Ty Danco Discovers that, Thanks to Michael Bloomberg, It Was Possible to Do Investing in Vermont Ty Danco Founds His First Startup - eSecLending Ty Danco Recalls Wall Street Misogyny of the Past – Women Found a Haven in Hugely Complex CMO Deals Ty Danco's Company is Hit by the Crash of 2008 Sal Daher Asks for you to Review the Podcast on iTunes – It Really Helps! Why Ty Danco's Second Startup Failed Ty Danco's Angel Investments Ty Danco Thinks Crypto-currencies Are Worthy Alternative Investments Ty Danco Believes One Can Eliminate Many Losers - But at a Cost Ty Danco's Philosophy of Angel Investing Why Mass Medical Angels Is the Only Angel Group Ty Danco Attends Why Ty Danco Does Not Invest Based on Cold Calls Ty Danco Reveals the Secret of Getting into Techstars Ty Danco Likes VCs Involved in Every Deal, Why? “Virtually all of my deals, 99% of the deals come not from me directly stumbling over something, but from a lead from my network.” Boston Angel Pantheon: Michael Mark, Joe Caruso and Jean Hammond What Are ICOs and Why should VCs be Scared of Them? Some of Ty Danco's Favorite Startups Ty Danco's Categorization of Mentoring Styles What Sets Accelerators Apart in Ty Danco's Estimation Ty Danco Takes a Page from Manu Kumar in Starting His Next Venture Topics: fintech, crypto, angel investing strategies, techstars

Who is this man that calls himself the Sinatra of South Texas…You’re going to enjoy today’s show as Erika reveals the real Joe Caruso. You’ll love Joe’s fun stories and his true love of music.  For wedding entertainment, there is nothing like a live musicians keeping the audience dancing all night. Joe Caruso is a consummate professional of his craft – his voice!  To learn more about Joe Caruso, The Sinatra of South Texas, visit: https://www.joeshow.com/ (https://www.joeshow.com/)  Today’s show was presented by:  Freesia Designs. For your wedding floral, linens, rentals and all your décor, turn to the team at Freesia Designs. https://www.freesiadesignsevents.com  The studio wall banner on today’s show features the work of David Pezzat Photographers: https://www.davidpezzat.com/ (https://www.DavidPezzat.com/) Shot on location at Ivy Hall Events: https://ivyhallevents.com/ (https://ivyhallevents.com/) The model is wearing a Randy Fenoli Gown available exclusively at Bridal Connection at Stone Oak. https://bridalconnectionsa.com/ (https://bridalconnectionsa.com).  Hair & Makeup styling was done by Love, Lipstick and Lashes: https://love-lipsticklashes.com/ (https://love-lipsticklashes.com/) Jewelry provided by Nicole Mera. Visit http://www.nicolemera.com/ (http://www.NicoleMera.com) We'd love to hear about your engagement and upcoming wedding. Visit Bridal Buzz at https://SanAntonioWeddings.com or on Facebook or Instagram @bridalbuzzsa

We discuss the importance of living for Christ and how to run a Christ-Centered program. Coach Caruso states the importance of holding true to your convictions on and off the field. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/37podcast/support

Join Sal's Syndicate: Click Here To celebrate our 100th episode, Raul Rosa and I curated snippets from various interviews that illustrate particularly valuable lessons in entrepreneurship. Below you will find a list of the full episodes next to the name of the guest cited. Starting at the launch of the 100th episode it will also be possible to search for content on https://angelinvestboston.com based on a list of topics, some of which  I list below. Focus: Michael Mark – Click to Listen to the Complete Episode Jean Hammond - Listen to the Complete Episode Here Selling Tivan Amour - Listen to His Origin Story - Listen to His Remarkable Pivot Story Raising Money Ben Littauer- Ben's Full Episode - Even More Ben Alice Lewis - Alice's Full Interview - Alice's Clever COVID Pivot Sal Daher - Sal's Origin Story - Secrets of Fundraising - More Secrets of Fundraising Returns Howard Stevenson - Building Your Wealth Boards Michael Mark - More Michael Mark Bettina Hein - Bettina's Origin Story Christopher Mirabile and Adam Martel - The Full Episode - Christopher Mirabile Origin Story Joe Caruso - Joe's Origin Story - Irresistible! - Joe Caruso on Startups & COVID Co-Founders Ed Roberts - The Full, Glorious, 89-minute Ed Roberts Experience - Awesome! Chuck Eesley - Chuck's Full Interview Nell Meosky Luo and Dan Toffling - The Full Interview Ed Goluch - Ed Goluch's Full Interview Russ Wilcox - Russ' Origin Story Product Chris Savage & Brendan Schwartz - The Whole Brilliant Interview Sam Bogoch - The Sam Bogoch Origin Story Discovering Entrepreneurship Gillian Isabelle - The Complete Interview with Gillian Isabelle - Compelling Larry Sullivan - The Full Journey through Larry's Amazing Career

S a l ' s I n v e s t m e n t S y n d i c a t e : https://www.angelinvestboston.com/our-syndicates Joe Caruso is treasured by tech founders for his kind support and sage advice. He's back to tell us how his startups are dealing with the COVID Crisis. Fun chat. Here's Joe's other interview which delves into how he became involved with founders. It's one of the most popular episodes I've recorded: Link to Joe Caruso's Story 

Joe Caruso, one of the elders of Central, shares his story of how God led him to Central 15 years ago, and how God led Joe into a relationship with Christ.

Invest Alongside Boston's Top Angels: Link to Our Investment Syndicates Two of Boston’s most active angels, Marlene Boyaner of Golden Seeds and Doug Bates of Walnut Venture, talk to Sal Daher about angel investing, fundraising, building a startup and various other topics. The panel takes challenging questions from an audience of startup founders. Highlights include: Marlene Boyaner bio. Doug Bates bio How Marlene went from intrapreneuring at CIBC & Capital One to angel investing. Golden Seeds is on the organized end of the spectrum among angel groups; Marlene likes the way it operates. Entrepreneurship was a natural for Doug Bates due to several examples of in his family. Founded a successful business with the woman to whom he was married at the time. Put his wife’s idea through a thorough MBA-type scrutiny and became convinced it would work. Golden Seeds seeks to ensure that women get their share of startup funding and invest in businesses where they can see the possibility of an exit. They are generalists, no industry focus. When Golden Seeds started women got only 3% of startup funding, now women get 27% of such funding. Women now start 50% of all businesses so it seems that Golden Seeds has room to grow. Startup Parade: Fortified Bike from which was spun off Save My Sales. Doug admires founder Tivan Amour who has been interviewed on the Angel Invest Podcast (Link to Tivan Amour's Podcast). Sal is also an investor. Fortified Bike was a theft-proof bike business which proved to be a hard ride. While trying to get the bike business up the hill, Tivan built a highly effective texting tool that drove sales very powerfully. That’s the business that became Save My Sales. Tivan demonstrated integrity in the way he migrated to Save My Sales by giving investors in Fortified Bike stakes in the new company. Startup Parade: Clean Fiber has a prosaic business but an extremely sound one. The team is impressively high-performing in building out a new production process for producing insulation with recycled materials. Doug likes the boring but lucrative niche they occupy. Startup Parade: Marlene Boyaner brought up Day Zero which has technology to determine at the outset of treatment what is the best antibiotic to use on an infection. Currently, patients with severe infections are started on broad spectrum antibiotics until the result of cultures allows the determination of the ideal treatment. Startup Parade: Marlene Boyaner also mentioned Acivilate helps people involved with the justice system get better results in terms of lower recidivism. Although this is not an industry Marlene would have anticipated investing in, the ability of the team was so compelling that Golden Seeds has backed Acivilate. Startup Parade: Sal GainLife which has been building software to help disability insurers get better outcomes with workers who are out of work due to an injury. Founder Sean Eldridge and his team have gotten impressive traction with insurers. Here is Sean’s interview on this podcast, an episode called “Transforming Lives”: Interview with Sean Eldridge Startup Parade: Meenta founded by Gabor Bethlendy and Stephan Smith is building Stripe for science, a workflow platform to make the notoriously inefficient process of scientific experimentation more efficient. Gabor was also on the podcast, here’s the interview with him: Interview with Gabor Bethlendy of Meenta Doug Bates believes that angel investing requires a high level of understanding of the industry in which the startup is being built. Powerball vs. Moneyball; Doug is a moneyball investor, i.e. he likes to take small, highly-analyzed bets that are likely to pay off consistently. Marlene talked about Golden Seeds’ focus on portfolio companies having defensible businesses, i.e. businesses that cannot be easily copied by competitors. Golden Seeds also needs validation from pilot programs or repeat sales. Golden Seeds looks for teams that are coachable and resilient. They liked big markets. Each big Golden Seeds chapter sees three pitches per month. Office Hours is a great way to connect with Golden Seeds if you don’t have connections. Sal asks for your review on iTunes to help the Angel Invest Boston podcast found by listeners. Doug and Marlene tell us the best ways founders can connect with angel investors. Sal on the proper way to use LinkedIn to connect with angel investors. Hint: it does not involve sending mass emails to people you don’t know. Resources for founders raising money; start with The Capital Network, a non-profit dedicated to supporting founders. Marlene says keep pitch decks crisp and to the point. Less is more. Doug says pitch decks should address greed or fear. Don’t go into the weeds. Marlene adds that they have to explain how the product works in layman’s terms. Sal recalls Joe Caruso urging founders to make sure angels listening to their pitches understand what the company does. Here’s Sal’s interview with Joes Caruso, the CEO Whisperer: Interview with Super Angel Joe Caruso Doug: the most important subtext of due diligence is that it’s all about evaluating the founding team. Doug: the golden mean between dogmatism and lack of conviction. Founders should understand that Golden Seeds has a process; no on-the-spot answers. Doug urges frequent communications with investors. Monthly is good. Sal urges founders to occupy investor mindshare with monthly reports. Audience Questions: Jake Kayser of YourAgora asks questions about how angels invest directly or through entities. Paul Livingston, Ph.D. of EdTech Advisory Group ask questions about how investors view educational tech companies. Caleb, a senior at Babson, had a question about how to engage angels. Davin, a Babson student asks for advice on having an entrepreneurial career.

His bonhomie masks a keen intelligence that has, for decades, taken note of what makes or breaks founding teams. Joe Caruso is the CEO Whisperer, the Father Confessor to Founders. Joe’s an intrepid angel investor who goes where other angels fear to tread. This makes him a highly sought-after board member or advisor. I was privileged to sit down with him for an hour and to imbibe his wisdom and good humor. Typical Joe Caruso comment: “…you don't train a Labrador to flap its ears. It makes for a lousy butterfly.”   Here are some highlights of what we discussed: Joe Caruso Introduction Joe Caruso Bio How Joe Discovered He Wanted to Be the Father Confessor to CEOs How Roxbury Latin School, the One True School, Figured in Joe Caruso’s Formation Joe Caruso Drops Out of High School and Enrolls at Northeastern University Boston’s Unique Environment for Learning: Jeff Bezos Take Note “I'm in the cafeteria … and at the table is a newspaper from the prior June … and they had a list of starting salaries of all the people who graduated, and electrical engineers made more than anyone else, so I said I guess I'll be one of them.” “…co-op [work/study program at Northeastern] taught me that engineering wasn't my strong suit.” Outstanding Argument in Favor of Northeastern’s Co-op Program Delightful Story About Joe Caruso Considering Turning Down Harvard Business School Joe Caruso Had No Idea of the Value of Networking While at Harvard Business School! “I studied and ... I took no advantage of that [networking at HBS], which in retrospect was a huge missed opportunity.” How Doing Turnarounds Got Joe Caruso Involved with Level Up “Here's this 19-year-old kid, either freshman or sophomore at Princeton, that was going to drop out to start a company.” “It had gaming, location-based. As I kidded with him, it was very buzzword-compliant.” “If you give me a bright, passionate, high-integrity entrepreneur, that's the ticket of admission to at least me considering investing.” Semyon Dukach’s Answer to “Should I Start a Company?” “…you don't train a Labrador to flap its ears. It makes for a lousy butterfly.” “None of this is off-topic. … Our topic is human nature.” “So, be who you are. That also says, "complement who you are."” The Change in Business Plan of Which Joe Caruso is Proudest From Measuring Alpha Waves to Helping People Recover from Spinal Injuries Leveraging Personal Computers for Lab Automation The Particular Hell of VCs with Conflicting Interests Sal Daher Reads the Review from Listener bpaul2 – Reminds You to Leave a Review in iTunes Joe Caruso’s Favorite Pivot Joe Caruso’s First Investment Joe Caruso’s Parents Were Survivors of the Depression Era and thus Not Open to Entrepreneurship "We've gotta get you out of the basement." Joe Caruso’s Apologia for the Value of Boards – Directors vs. Advisors What Advice Do You Find Yourself Giving Over and Over? Joe Caruso’s Parting Thoughts

Thank you for tuning in to our podcast, TM3Impact! On today's episode, we have the one and only, Sinatra of San Antonio, Mr. Joe Caruso! Enjoy!   Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf5Y... Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetomasmar... Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomasm_3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetomasmart... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasmart...

Ty Danco is an outlier in a population of outliers. His interests are varied and pursued passionately. He’s founded two fintech companies, he’s invested in a gazillion startups and he’s been a hugely generous advisor to companies, in fact the chief advisor at Techstars. Oh, I forgot to mention he’s an Olympian and also deeply involved with crypto-currencies. In this really meaty interview, Ty and I covered a wide range of topics. He explained his ideas in his affably quirky way. This was a super fun conversation. Quotes: "Danco, why are you here? You're a marketing guy." And I said that I was here to see Lever Brothers and he goes, "You idiot, you signed up for Lehman Brothers." “So, I took a leave of absence from school, and Wharton let me make up my remaining credits over the summer, and so I tried doing all three things at the same time. It was a success on paper, I did make the 84 [Olympic] team, I did complete the MBA, I did work at Lehman Brothers, but in truth I was overwhelmed, I did everything badly. I ended up breaking my heel and didn't compete in Sarajevo. I learned nothing in my last classes at school and I was just lost and floundering my first year on Wall Street. So, there's a pretty obvious lesson there about the need to focus and my inability to multi-task. That's maybe why they say focus on one metric that matters, don't try to do five balls in the air at once.” Topics covered include: Ty Danco’s Bio How Ty Danco Stated His Career – Lehman Brothers vs. Lever Brothers – Olympic Team "Danco, why are you here? You're a marketing guy." And I said that I was here to see Lever Brothers and he goes, "You idiot, you signed up for Lehman Brothers." Ty Danco Doing Too Much Ty Danco and the Importance of Focus Ty Danco on the Cover of Sports Illustrated Ty Danco Moves from New York City to Burlington, Vermont Ty Danco Discovers that, Thanks to Michael Bloomberg, It Was Possible to Do Investing in Vermont Ty Danco Founds His First Startup - eSecLending Ty Danco Recalls Wall Street Misogyny of the Past – Women Found a Haven in Hugely Complex CMO Deals Ty Danco’s Company is Hit by the Crash of 2008 Sal Daher Asks for you to Review the Podcast on iTunes – It Really Helps! Why Ty Danco’s Second Startup Failed Ty Danco’s Angel Investments Ty Danco Thinks Crypto-currencies Are Worthy Alternative Investments Ty Danco Believes One Can Eliminate Many Losers - But at a Cost Ty Danco’s Philosophy of Angel Investing Why Mass Medical Angels Is the Only Angel Group Ty Danco Attends Why Ty Danco Does Not Invest Based on Cold Calls Ty Danco Reveals the Secret of Getting into Techstars Ty Danco Likes VCs Involved in Every Deal, Why? “Virtually all of my deals, 99% of the deals come not from me directly stumbling over something, but from a lead from my network.” Boston Angel Pantheon: Michael Mark, Joe Caruso and Jean Hammond What Are ICOs and Why should VCs be Scared of Them? Some of Ty Danco’s Favorite Startups Ty Danco’s Categorization of Mentoring Styles What Sets Accelerators Apart in Ty Danco’s Estimation Ty Danco Takes a Page from Manu Kumar in Starting His Next Venture Visit our home page:Angel Invest Boston Web Page Sign up for our live events at: Opt In Link

I usually post the show on the same day but over the last week I have been a little busy. I was busy winning the first Perky League for Nor-Gwyn since 1990. Episode 300 we were live from Brigantine thanks to our buddy Joe Caruso we were right on the bay! even Johnny Diamond came down to hang out with us. It was a good time had by all as we looked back at the last 299 shows. Check it out right here!

Saturday 1/07/17 1pm ET/12pm CTRL/7am MTN/6am Pac Call in and listen and ask questions or share comments at 1-347-934-0379 or online at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healingxoutreach/2017/01/07/btr-guest-former-jehovahs-witness-russellite-joe-caruso You can also listen via Six screens telenetwork at (712) 432-8710 When prompted dial 9925. Have a comment would like to talk with us press *1 to unmute yourself or by video suite at: http://www.sixscreensofthewatchtower.com/telenetwork/telenetwork-directions.php Former Jehovah's Witnesses Jeremy Shepperd and Gus Astacio interview former cultists.Our guest is former Jehovah's witness and Bible student Joe Caruso who will share his story!  

As the Summer Replay Series continues this week on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso welcomed as their guest Ron Feldman, CEO at Siegel Financial Group and Franchise America Finance. Ron Feldman is one of the foremost experts on franchise financing and in particular SBA 7A and 504 lending programs. He has been leading the charge in Washington DC to open up access to credit for franchise business owners and discussed the same in this encore presentation of Franchise Today.

This week on Franchise Today the Summer Replay Series continues. In this week's session, host, Paul Segreto, and co-producer, Joe Caruso was joined by Ben Litalien, a 20-year veteran of franchising, adjunct professor at Georgetown University and University of Maryland and franchising visionary. A developer of several franchise concepts and the former U.S. Franchise Manager for ExxonMobils "On the Run" convenience store franchise, he has a broad range of franchise experience. Through his franchise management program at Georgetown University, Ben interacts with numerous franchisors across the country and around the world.

This week on Franchise Today the Summer replay Series continues with an Encore Presentation of, "Politics of Lending, Lipstick on a Pig, and What Really Matters to Lenders." Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso welcomed as his guest, Bob Coleman, the countrys foremost expert on franchise and small business lending. Bob is a frequent guest on Fox Business News and is often quoted by a variety of financial media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, CNN/Money and the New York Times. He is the editor of the Coleman Report, a weekly small business lending newsletter, and the publisher of small business loan underwriting guides along with his great new book “Money Money Everywhere, But Not a Drop for Main Street”.

In this Encore Presentation on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso welcomed as their guest Ron Feldman, CEO at Siegel Financial Group and Franchise America Finance. Ron Feldman is one of the foremost experts on franchise financing and in particular SBA 7A and 504 lending programs. He has been leading the charge in Washington DC to open up access to credit for franchise business owners and will discuss the same in this segment of Franchise Today. About Franchise Today Franchise Today is hosted by Paul Segreto, President & CEO at franchisEssentials, and co-produced by well-known franchise veteran, Joe Caruso. Their unique perspective and extensive experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. Weekly guests include some of the brightest minds in the franhcise world, with specific expertise and experience within various areas of franchising.  

In this ENCORE PRESENTATION on Franchise Today, Franpreneur and Helgerson Franchise Group CEO, Lonnie Helgerson joins Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso to discuss veterans in franchising - from battlefield to boardroom. Lonnie also discusses his newest venture into franchising, IslandTime Treasures, and his new book, 5 Pennies: Ten Rules to Successfully Building a Franchise Mega-Brand and Maximizing System Profits. The team at Franchise Today is dedicated to franchise success at all levels. So, whether youre a franchise professional looking to grow a franchise concept, needing some assistance in facing todays challenges or would just like to better understand franchise best practices, then Franchise Today is for you!  

This week on Franchise Today the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series wraps up with, "What Do Franchise Lawyers Talk About? - IFA Legal Symposium 2012 Recap". In this final segment of the series,and final show before breaking for summer, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome as their guest, Earsa Jackson, partner at Strasburger & Price LLP. Franchise Today broadcasts on Thursdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET. All segments are available on-demand. Franchise Today will broadcast Encore Presentations June-August. LIVE shows to resume right after Labor Day.

As the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today heads into the home stretch, the franchise relationships moves front and center. With focus on the dynamics of winning franchisor / franchisee relationships, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome Michael Webster as this week's guest. Michael is a Franchisee Attorney and Chair of the Strategic Committee of the International Association of Franchisees and Dealers. Franchise Today airs every Thursday at 11AM CT / 12PM ET. All segments of Franchise Today are available on-demand.

Coming down the home stretch in the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso discuss litigation and technology in franchising in the 5th segment of the 7-part series. This week's guest is Ken Prine, Partner at Redgrave LLP. Ken’s particular focus for the past several years has been on electronic discovery, electronic records management, and electronic litigation preparedness. Franchise Today airs every Thursday at 11AM CT / 12PM ET. All segments of Franchise Today are available on-demand.

As the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series continues, host Paul Segreto and co-producer Joe Caruso wlecome as their guest, Warren Lee Lewis, Shareholder-Franchising & Licensing at Akerman Senterfitt and author of The Franchise Seller's Handbook. This week's focus is on franchise sales best practices and financial performance representations (FPRs). Warren takes listeners down the path of the who, what, where, when and how of franchise disclosure laws, the culture of compliance, key opportunities, pitfalls and penalties associated with franchise sales, and a thorough explanation of FPRs. Franchise Today airs LIVE on Thursdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET. All segments of Franchise Today are also available on-demand.

The 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today continues... This week, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso are joined by Mark Kirsch, partner at PlaveKoch PLC. Mark helps explore the world of franchise sales outsourcing with a focus on working with franchise brokers and consultants, and franchise sales and development outsourcing companies. Mark's perspective is on the pros and cons of franchise sales outsourcing along with the inherent challenges franchise organizations face when outsourcing the franchise sales process. Franchise Today broadcasts LIVE on Thursdays at 11AM CT /12 PM ET with all segments available on-demand.

The 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today continues... This week, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso are joined by Lee Plave, co-founding partner at PlaveKoch PLC, a franchise law firm with Zing! A member of the IFA Technology Committee and regular speaker on social media and technology within franchising, Lee provides insight and perspective on the many challenges faced by franchise organizations as they become more and more involved in the digital world. Franchise Today broadcasts LIVE on Thursdays at 11AM CT /12 PM ET with all segments available on-demand.

In this first of seven segments in the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome as their guest, Lane Fisher, Partner at FisherZucker LLC. A leading franchise attorney and member of the International Franchise Association’s Board of Directors and its Franchise Business Network Task Force, Lane discusses private equity in franchising from due dilgence to deal making. Franchise Today broadcasts LIVE on Thursdays at 11AM CT /12 PM ET with all segments available on-demand.

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto, and co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome David Nayor, Co-President and COO, and co-founder of BoeFly, one of the primary hosts and sponsors of the upcoming Small Business Lending Summit in Washington DC on April 17th. David will provide his insight into the Summit as well as share his perspective on the current state of small business lending and credit access. About Franchise Today Franchise Today is hosted by Paul Segreto, President & CEO at franchisEssentials, and co-produced by well-known franchise veteran, Joe Caruso. Their unique perspective and extensive industry experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. Weekly guests include some of the brightest minds in the franchise world, with specific expertise and experience within various areas of franchising.

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto, and co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome Brad Fishman, CEO of Fishman Public Relations to discuss the recently completed Franchise UnConference that took place in Park City, Utah March 13-15. Brad is co-founder of the Franchise UnConference along with Lane Fisher, Partner at Fisher Zucker LLC and Dawn Kane, President of Hot Dish Advertising. Together they created a forum where franchisors can network with other Franchisor Presidents, CEOs, Founders, and Chairpersons to discuss issues affecting all.  

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto, and co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome Brad Fishman, CEO of Fishman Public Relations to discuss the recently completed Franchise UnConference that took place in Park City, Utah March 13-15. Brad is co-founder of the Franchise UnConference along with Lane Fisher, Partner at Fisher Zucker LLC and Dawn Kane, President of Hot Dish Advertising. Together they created a forum where franchisors can network with other Franchisor Presidents, CEOs, Founders, and Chairpersons to discuss issues affecting all.

This week on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso welcomes as their guest Ron Feldman, CEO at Siegel Financial Group and Franchise America Finance.  Ron Feldman is one of the foremost experts on franchise financing and in particular SBA 7A and 504 lending programs. He has been leading the charge in Washington DC to open up access to credit for franchise business owners and will discuss the same in this segment of Franchise Today. About Franchise Today Franchise Today is hosted by Paul Segreto, President & CEO at franchisEssentials, and co-produced by well-known franchise veteran, Joe Caruso. Their unique perspective and extensive experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. Weekly guests include some of the brightest minds in the franhcise world, with specific expertise and experience within various areas of franchising.

      In this encore presentation of Franchise Today, "Politics of Lending, Lipstick on a Pig, and What Really Matters to Lenders", Host, Paul Segreto welcomed as his guest, Bob Coleman, the country's foremost expert on franchise and small business lending. Bob is a frequent guest on Fox Business News and is often quoted by a variety of financial media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, CNN/Money and the New York Times. He is the editor of the Coleman Report, a weekly small business lending newsletter, and the publisher of small business loan underwriting guides along with his great new book “Money Money Everywhere, But Not a Drop for Main Street”. About Franchise Today Franchise Today is hosted by Paul Segreto, President & CEO at franchisEssentials, and co-produced by well-known franchise veteran, Joe Caruso. Their unique perspective and extensive industry experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. Weekly guests include some of the brightest minds in the franchise world, with specific expertise and experience within various areas of franchising.

This week on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome Catherine Monson, CEO at Fastsigns International. Based upon recent experience leading Fastsigns into Puerto Rico, Catherine discuses the benefits of expansion via international franchising, preparation necessary in exploring and entering international markets, and establishing important international connections from square one. In addition, Catherine provides a glimpse into her upcoming appearance on CBS Undercover Boss.   The team at Franchise Today is dedicated to franchise success at all levels. So, whether you're a franchise professional looking to grow a franchise concept, needing some assistance in facing today's challenges or would just like to better understand franchise best practices, then Franchise Today is for you!

This week on Franchise Today, Franpreneur and Helgerson Franchise Group CEO, Lonnie Helgerson joins Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso to discuss veterans in franchising - from battlefield to boardroom. Lonnie also discusses his newest venture into franchising, IslandTime Treasures, and his new book, 5 Pennies: Ten Rules to Successfully Building a Franchise Mega-Brand and Maximizing System Profits. The team at Franchise Today is dedicated to franchise success at all levels. So, whether you're a franchise professional looking to grow a franchise concept, needing some assistance in facing today's challenges or would just like to better understand franchise best practices, then Franchise Today is for you!

This week on Franchise Today, Franchise Times Executive Editor, Nancy Weingartner joins Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso, to discuss the recently completed IFA Convention, and Nancy's involvement in internatonal franchise trade missions. Joe and Paul begin this week's segment with a recap of last week's show with IFA President & CEO, Steve Caldeira, and glimpse into future segments of Franchise Today including the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series scheduled to start April 12th. The team at Franchise Today is dedicated to franchise success at all levels. So, whether you’re a franchise professional looking to grow a franchise concept, needing some assistance in facing today’s challenges or would just like to better understand franchise best practices, then Franchise Today is for you!

  This week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, International Franchise Association President & CEO, Steve Caldeira. Paul and Steve discuss the recently completed IFA Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida. In addition, the economy and franchising commands attention as the discussion turns to franchisor access to credit and the upcoming Small Business Lending Summit. Also, with a focus on attracting transitioning military personnel into franchising under the IFA VetFranProgram, and with special events and exhibits at the convention specific to this effort. Paul and Steve discuss some of the particulars of the IFA's veterans initiative. About Franchise Today Franchise Today is hosted by Paul Segreto, President and CEO at franchisEssentials, and co-produced by well-known franchise veteran, Joe Caruso. Their unique perspective and extensive industry experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. 

Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman & CEO of The Dwyer Group, appeared on CBS's hit reality show "Undercover Boss" on Jan. 22 for a journey that today has connected her to her company's service brands on a whole new level. In this week's segment of Franchise Today, Undercover Boss Behind the Scenes with Dina Dwyer-Owens, Dina joins host, Paul Segreto, to share her personal experience that showcased her as a woman in a man's world, riding a lawnmower, unloading a water heater, installing commercial exit signs and repairing a stove among the many highlights. In light of the upcoming International Franchise Association Annual Convention, Dina and Paul also tap into Dina's experience as the former Chairperson at the IFA in 2009 to provide some insight into the important annual event. In addition, the future of franchising and challenges created by tightened credit and economic uncertainty will also be discussed. Franchise Today is hosted by Paul Segreto, President & CEO at franchisEssentials, and co-produced by well-known franchise veteran, Joe Caruso. Their unique perspective and extensive industry experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. Weekly guests include some of the brightest minds in the franchise world, with specific expertise and experience within various areas of franchising. Other features include Franchise News, as reported by the leading franchise publications, the IFA Corner, news and events from the International Franchise Association, New Brands in Franchising, a look at up and coming franchise concepts, and “Are You Kidding Me?”, eye-opening and thought-provoking insight into the comical, and sometimes illogical side of franchising.

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, Stephanie Chandler, author and speaker. Stephanie Chandler is an author of several books including Own Your Niche: Hype-Free Internet Marketing Tactics to Establish Authority in Your Field and Promote Your Service-Based Business,From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur: Make Money with Books, eBooks and Information Products, and LEAP! 101 Ways to Grow Your Business. Stephanie is also founder and CEO of BusinessInfoGuide.com, a directory of resources for entrepreneurs, and Authority Publishing, a custom publisher specializing in non-fiction books. A frequent speaker at business events and on the radio, she has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine, BusinessWeek, and Wired magazine, and she is a contributing blogger for Forbes. About Franchise Today Franchise Today is hosted by Paul Segreto, President & CEO at franchisEssentials, and co-produced by well-known franchise veteran, Joe Caruso. Their unique perspective and extensive industry experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. Weekly guests include some of the brightest minds in the franchise world, with specific expertise and experience within various areas of franchising. The team at Franchise Today is dedicated to franchise success at all levels. So, whether you’re a franchise professional looking to grow a franchise concept, needing some assistance in facing today’s challenges or would just like to better understand franchise best practices, then Franchise Today is for you!

All-music episode featuring the finest jazz coming out of Florida, with music from Tampa, Melbourne, Miami and more - including tracks by Tom Stewart, Mark Barrios, and new sounds from master percussionist Sammy Figueroa. Hosts: Allison Paris and Kenny MacKenzie   To visit our Facebook page - click here.   1. Introductions - Allison & Kenny2. "First Time Over" - Tom Stewart (Tampa) websiteTom Stewart - guitar, composer; Mark Neuenschwander - bass;Sava Boyadjiev - drumsFrom the cd "First Time Over" click to buy at cd or download at Cd Baby 3. "Urban Nature" - Sammy Figueroa and His Latin Jazz Explosion (Miami) - websiteSammy Figueroa - percussion, Silvano Monasterios - piano, Gabriel Vivas - bass, Alex Pope Norris - trumpet, John Michalak - sax, Nomar Negroni - drums.From the cd "Urban Nature" on Senator Records.click here to buy at Amazon   4. Announcements - Kenny(Background music "Always" - Shenole Latimer) 5. "The Gift" - José Valentino (Tampa) website José Valentino - composer, bass, flutes, cajon, hand claps & vocals; Jonathan Thomas - composer, drums; Nelson Mariscal - guitars, Benny Maldonado - congas, cowbell & percussion; Johnny Vergara - congas, bongo solo.unreleased trackcheck out José's cd's here 6. "A Change in Path" - LaRue Nickelson & Jeremy Powell (Tampa) websiteLaRue Nickelson - guitar, Jeremy Powell - tenor saxophone, composerfrom the cd "Amizade"buy the cd or download tracks at bandcamp   7. Announcements - Allison   8. "West Tampa" - Mark Barrios (Tampa) website Mark Barrios - guitar, Allon Sams - keyboardsfrom the cd "West Tampa Style"click to buy at cd baby or download at itunes   9. "Angels and Birds" (excerpt) - The 3 Mikes (Melbourne) websiteMichael Leasure - guitar synthesizer, Michael Bocchicchio - bass, Michael Welch - drumsfrom the cd "The 3 Mikes Live - Disc 3"buy downloads at Michael Leasure's website   10. Announcements - Kenny   11. "NOLA Calling" - Sybil Gage (Cocoa Beach) websiteSybil Gage - vocalist, composer; Balsa Bill Yerkes - piano; Stoney - harmonica, Joe Caruso - guitar, Dennis Thomson - drums.From the cd "NOLA Calling"buy cd at cd baby or download at itunes   12. Closing announcements - Allison (Palm Coast Jazz Closing Theme by Seven Octaves)produced by Kenny MacKenzie If you are a jazz musician in Florida with quality recordings of your original music and would like to submit for future podcasts, please contact us at palmcoastjazz@gmail.com All recordings and compositions are the property of their respective performers and composers, all rights reserved. This podcast copyright 2012 Kenny MacKenzie. All rights reserved. Please contact for broadcast version.

This week on Franchise Today, "Politics of Lending, Lipstick on a Pig, and What Really Matters to Lenders", Host, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, Bob Coleman, the country's foremost expert on franchise and small business lending. Bob is a frequent guest on Fox Business News and is often quoted by a variety of financial media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, CNN/Money and the New York Times. He is the editor of the Coleman Report, a weekly small business lending newsletter, and the publisher of small business loan underwriting guides along with his great new book “Money Money Everywhere, But Not a Drop for Main Street”. About Franchise Today Franchise Today is hosted by Paul Segreto, President & CEO at franchisEssentials, and co-produced by well-known franchise veteran, Joe Caruso. Their unique perspective and extensive industry experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. Weekly guests include some of the brightest minds in the franchise world, with specific expertise and experience within various areas of franchising. Other features include Franchise News, as reported by the leading franchise publications, the IFA Corner, news and events from the International Franchise Association, New Brands in Franchising, a look at up and coming franchise concepts, and “Are You Kidding Me?”, eye-opening and thought-provoking insight into the comical, and sometimes illogical side of franchising. The team at Franchise Today is dedicated to franchise success at all levels. So, whether you’re a franchise professional looking to grow a franchise concept, needing some assistance in facing today’s challenges or would just like to better understand franchise best practices, then Franchise Today is for you!

This week on Franchise Today is an Encore Presentation from the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series that aired in 2011, In this segment, Host, Paul Segreto was joined by Jonathan Redgrave, Attorney and Partner at Redgrave LLP, a law firm with singular focus on Information Law, including social media. From the franchise perspective, Jonathan and Paul discussed social media and e-discovery legal issues. This segment has proven to be very popular with Franchise Today listeners as it rates very high in on-demand listens.  

This week on Franchise Today is an Encore Presentation from the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series that aired in 2011, In this segment, Host, Paul Segreto was joined by Jonathan Redgrave, Attorney and Partner at Redgrave LLP, a law firm with singular focus on Information Law, including social media. From the franchise perspective, Jonathan and Paul discussed social media and e-discovery legal issues. This segment has proven to be very popular with Franchise Today listeners as it rates very high in on-demand listens.  

In this first segment of Franchise Today in 2012, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, Court Williams, Partner - North America, HVS Executive Search. Paul and Court discuss how to optimize human capital strategies for success and profit in the 21st century. Court comes to HVS Executive Search with over 20 years of executive search experience in the hospitality industry. His background also includes leading the human resources department with Sbarro’s, an international restaurant chain and nine years in restaurant operations throughout the United States. Court has served as a student coach with Cornell University’s Hospitality Leadership Development Institute since 1998, and is also an executive coach for MBA students at The Johnson School of Business. In 2009, he was appointed to the Advisory Council for Washington DC based, New Brand Analytics, a firm which provides real time consumer insight intelligence to hospitality companies through the use of social media. Court earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. About Franchise Today Franchise Today is hosted by Paul Segreto, President & CEO at franchisEssentials, and co-produced by well-known franchise veteran, Joe Caruso. Their unique perspective and extensive industry experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. Weekly guests include some of the brightest minds in the franchise world, with specific expertise and experience within various areas of franchising.

This week on Franchise Today is an Encore Performance. In this segment, Host, Paul Segreto was joined by labor law attorney Mark Fijman of Phelps Dunbar LLP. Mark represents and advises employers regarding federal and state employment laws dealing with race, age, disability, gender, national origin and religious discrimination and in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He specializes in employment issues relating to the restaurant and hospitality industry. Mark and Paul discussed the convergence of evolving technologies, generational changes and employment issues facing franchisors and franchisees.  

In this Encore Presentation of Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto, was joined by Lon Safko, author of the best-selling book, The Social Media Bible. Lon was also the keynote speaker for the highly successful Franchise Social Media Summit presented on September, 21, 2011. Segreto, co-founder of the Summit, and Lon discussed the Summit along with Lon's insight and persepctive on social media today and for the future. Franchise Today co-producer, Joe Caruso, also a speaker for the Summit, also joined Paul and Lon on the show and shared some of his thoughts on social media and its role within franchising. Guest notes - Lon Safko (@LonSafko) is an author of remarkable breadth, writing seven innovative best selling books that have shown corporations how to train managers to think creatively and have detailed the secrets of launching a successful on-line business. His best selling book with John Wiley & Sons “The Social Media Bible,” which hit #1 on Amazon in both their Marketing & Business categories, unlocks the mysteries of the hottest new Internet wave, Social Media, such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for business.   

In this Encore Presentation of Franchise Today, Paul Segreto welcomed as his guest, Jeremy LaDuque, President & CEO at Elements, Inc., an industry leader in franchise website development and developers of the ElementsLocal™ online marketing solution. Paul and Jeremy discussed technology in franchise marketing with focus on social media, SEO, local search, and email & mobile marketing.  

This week on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto is joined by BrightStar Co-founder & CEO, Shelly Sun. Paul and Shelly discuss her new book, Grow Smart, Risk Less, and her recent appearance on the popular reality show, Undercover Boss. About Franchise Today Franchise Today is hosted by Paul Segreto, President and CEO at franchisEssentials, and co-produced by well-known franchise veteran, Joe Caruso. Their unique perspective and extensive industry experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. Weekly guests include some of the brightest minds in the franchise world, with specific expertise and experience within various areas of franchising. Franchise Today airs LIVE every Thursday at 11AM CDT / 12PM EDT with archived segments available on-demand.  

This week on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto is joined by labor law attorneyMark Fijman of Phelps Dunbar LLP. Mark represents and advises employers regarding federal and state employment laws dealing with race, age, disability, gender, national origin and religious discrimination and in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He specializes in employment issues relating to the restaurant and hospitality industry. Mark and Paul will discuss the convergence of evolving technologies, generational changes and employment issues facing franchisors and franchisees.

This week on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto is joined by BrightStar Co-founder & CEO, Shelly Sun. Paul and Shelly discuss her new book, Grow Smart, Risk Less, and her recent appearance on the popular reality show, Undercover Boss.   About Franchise Today Franchise Today is hosted by Paul Segreto, President and CEO at franchisEssentials, and co-produced by well-known franchise veteran, Joe Caruso. Their unique perspective and extensive industry experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. Weekly guests include some of the brightest minds in the franchise world, with specific expertise and experience within various areas of franchising. Franchise Today airs LIVE every Thursday at 11AM CDT / 12PM EDT with archived segments available on-demand.

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto is joined by Michael Webster, franchise attorney, social media lawyer, chair of strategic committee International Association of Franchisees and Dealers, and Paul Steinberg, former franchisee and franchise attorney. This week's discussion will focus on the 34th Annual Meeting of the ABA Forum on Franchising and the guests' insight and perspective on the Franchise Legal Landscape.

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, Tom Spadea, a business and franchise attorney, and former franchise executive. Paul and Tom discuss the nuts and bolts of landlord and lender negotiations and how the same, done effectively, improves the chances of franchise success.

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto is joined by social media maven and franchise professional, Deb Evans. Paul and Deb discuss FranCamp, the much-anticipated franchise / social media event being held in Nashville on Saturday, October 22nd. Deb is also co-host of another popular show on Blog Talk Radio, Social Geek Radio, where she discusses the use of today's social technologies on the Web.  

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto, will be joined by Ben Litalien, a 20-year veteran of franchising, adjunct professor at Georgetown University and University of Maryland and franchising visionary. A developer of several franchise concepts and the former U.S. Franchise Manager for ExxonMobil's "On the Run" convenience store franchise, he has a broad range of franchise experience. Through his franchise management program at Georgetown University, Ben interacts with numerous franchisors across the country and around the world. Paul and Ben will be joined by Franchise Today co-producer, Joe Caruso, to discuss how the successful franchise of the future will elevate its brand by rising above the ordinary through engagement, advanced technology, knowledge management and fostering thriving environments.

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto, welcomes as his guest, John Gordon, Principal of Pacific Management Consulting Group. Gordon is a finance and economics expert who provides research and niche earnings analysis, management consulting and advisory expertise to those who need to know about franchise and chain restaurants, hospitality and multi-unit retail sector companies. Paul and John will be joined by Franchise Today co-producer, Joe Caruso. The topic of discussion is QSR Franchise Unit Economics and Profitability and what this show title states, How to be a Winner Restaurant Franchisor.

This week on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto, will be joined by Lon Safko, author of the best-selling book, The Social Media Bible. Lon is also the keynote speaker for the upcoming Franchise Social Media Summit on September, 21, 2011. Segreto, co-founder of the Summit, and Lon will discuss the Summit along with Lon's insight and persepctive on social media today and for the future. Franchise Today co-producer, Joe Caruso, also a speaker for the Summit, will also join Paul and Lon on the show and share some of his thoughts on social media and its role within franchising. Guest notes - Lon Safko (@LonSafko) is an author of remarkable breadth, writing seven innovative best selling books that have shown corporations how to train managers to think creatively and have detailed the secrets of launching a successful on-line business. His best selling book with John Wiley & Sons “The Social Media Bible,” which hit #1 on Amazon in both their Marketing & Business categories, unlocks the mysteries of the hottest new Internet wave, Social Media, such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for business.  

In this Special Segment of Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto, is joined by several of the speakers' panel for the upcoming Franchise Social Media Summit, scheduled for September 21st. Paul, co-founder of the event along with Jeremy LaDuque, will discuss with Jeremy and other guests, including Franchise Today co-producer, Joe Caruso, the philosophy behind the event, what participants will learn at the event along with the perspectives of the various speakers, all who have extensive experience in franchising and social media. The event is the first-of-its-kind all-day virtual event with its focus on franchising.

This week on Franchise Today is an Encore Presentation of the last segment of the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series. In this segment of the seven-part series, Host, Paul Segreto, welcomed as his guest, Michael Webster, Franchisee Attorney and Chairperson of Strategic Committee at the International Association of Franchisees and Dealers. Joining Michael and Paul was Franchise Today Co-producer, Joe Caruso, as they discussed independent franchisee associations and why franchisors should love them, and Michaels involvement in the International Association of Franchisees and Dealers.  

  This week on Franchise Today is another Encore Presentation from the recent Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today. In this segment, host, Paul Segreto welcomed as his guest, Adam Siegelheim, Franchise Attorney from Stark & Stark.  Adam provided a recap of the IFA Legal Symposium. In addition, Franchise Today Co-producer, Joe Caruso joined the show and discussed the Franchise Today and his insight into future segments of the show.  

This week on Franchise Today is an ENCORE PRESENTATION of the second segment of the recently completed Second Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today. Host, Paul Segreto was joined by Jonathan Redgrave, Attorney and Partner at Redgrave LLP, a law firm with singular focus on Information Law, including social media. From the franchise perspective, Jonathan and Paul discussed social media and e-discovery legal issues. Franchise Today is managed by franchisEssentials Media Group and is co-produced by Paul Segreto and Joe Caruso.  

This week on Franchise Today begins the ENCORE PERFORMANCE of the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series. The series was expanded to seven segments for 2011, up fom four segments last year. The series began with Franchise Attorney, Lane Fisher, joining Franchise Today host, Paul Segreto, to discuss Financial Performance Representations, or as they are more commonly kown throughout franchising, FPRs. A guest on last years Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today, Lane Fisher is a Partner at FisherZucker LLC and is extremely active within the International Franchise Association. Focusing on FPRs, Lane and Paul discussed non-traditionl FPRs, fear of including FPRs in FDDs, and FPR misconceptions by franchisors and attorneys alike. In addition, Lane and Paul touched upon the recent International Franchise Expo and the IFA-hosted Small Business Lending Summit.  Franchise Today, under the management of franchisEssentials Media Group, is co-Produced by Paul Segreto and Joe Caruso.  

In this segment of Franchise Today host, Paul Segreto, and co-producer, Joe Caruso, took a look back at Franchise Today segments and series, and discussed their importance and relevance to franchising.

In this segment of Franchise Today, originally broadcast October 2010, host, Paul Segreto, and co-producer, Joe Caruso mostly focused on frequently asked questions by franchisors about social media within franchising, and especially, utilizing social media as part of franchise lead generation efforts.  

This week on Franchise Today is the last segment of the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series. In this  segment of the seven-part series, Host, Paul Segreto, welcomes as his guest, Michael Webster, Franchisee Attorney and Chairperson of Strategic Committee at the International Association of Franchisees and Dealers. Joining Michael and Paul is Franchise Today Co-producer, Joe Caruso, as they discuss independent franchisee associations and why franchisors should love them, and Michael's involvement in the International Association of Franchisees and Dealers.

This week on Franchise Today, the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series continues with Adam Siegelheim as special guest. Adam, Franchise Attorney at Stark & Stark, provides a recap of the recently completed IFA Legal Symposium 2011. In addition, Franchise Today host, Paul Segreto, is joined by Co-producer, Joe Caruso, to discus the Franchise Legal Series and insight into future segments of Franchise Today.

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto, and co-producer, Joe Caruso discuss the show's improved format, new features and upcoming topics. Also addressed are frequently asked questions by franchisors about social media within franchising, and especially, utilizing social media as part of franchise lead generation efforts.

This week, host, Paul Segreto, and well-known franchise executive and Franchise Today co-producer, Joe Caruso, take a look back at Franchise Today segments and series, and discuss their importance and relevance to franchising today. In addition, Joe and Paul discuss what's on the horizon for Franchise Today through the summer months ahead.