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Barry-Wehmiller's Chief People Officer, Rhonda Spencer, was recently recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal in their 2025 HR Awards for Innovation in HR. This was a long overdue recognition of Rhonda's leadership, but also the work of the BW Global People Team and everthing they've done to help all of our people, all over the world, feel like they matter. Rhonda has been with Barry-Wehmiller since before the development of our Guiding Principles of Leadership and was one of the major voices in its creation. She was our first Chief People Officer and it's her primary responsibility to be the steward of our values and make sure that light shines to the furthest reaches of our organization. Recently, Rhonda took part in a webinar discussion with Mike Budden, one of the partners in our Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute, Barry-Wehmiller's consulting arm that specializes in helping other organizations unleash the extraordinary in their businesses and their people. They do this by helping those organizations identify, develop and equip their leaders. You can learn more about them at ccoleadership.com. On this week's podcast, we want to showcase an edited version of that discussion. It's an interesting conversation as Mike and Rhonda discuss what it means to scale a Truly Human Leadership culture globally. They talk about the processes and systems we've developed to try to make that happen and there's a lot of insight to apply to your own organization.

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Whether you're in the boardroom or in the field, this episode delivers game-changing wisdom that will inspire you to play the long game and win with God.In this episode, we visit with Adrian Bracy, Executive Director for The Steward Trust. Adrian is a trailblazer who spent 18 remarkable years in the C-Suite of the NFL, breaking barriers and redefining leadership. She shares her journey of navigating the fast-paced, male-dominated world of professional football, revealing the strategies that helped her pivot with purpose, and lead with vision and passion.  Through candid stories, she opens up about overcoming biases, managing conflict, and cultivating resilience, highlighting how prayer and self-awareness became her signature moves—both in her career and personal life. Her insights transcend the gridiron, offering universal lessons on leadership, strategy, and success. Adrian E. Bracy, MBA, CPA Adrian is an author, business and executive leadership coach, and motivational speaker. Currently she is the Executive Director for The Steward Trust aka The Steward Family Office. She is also the retired Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Metro St. Louis where she served for nearly 12 years.  After spending 18 years in senior financial management with the National Football League (The Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, and most recently CFO for the Arizona Cardinals), Bracy transitioned to the non-profit sector to follow her passion—that is, “to inspire and make a difference in the lives of women and girls.” Bracy has received numerous awards throughout her career including Black Enterprise 50 Most Powerful Blacks in Sports; Black Enterprise 50 Most Powerful Women in Business; St. Louis Business Journal's Most Influential Businesswomen, St. Louis American Nonprofit Executive of the Year award. Bracy graduated from Morgan State University in Baltimore with a degree in accounting and Nova Southeastern University with a master's in business administration. Bracy is a certified John Maxwell Coach, Trainer and Speaker. She sits on the boards of The Missouri Botanical Gardens, Sub-District and The St. Louis Sports Commission. Adrian is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and The Links, Incorporated.  She is a lifetime member of the National Association of Black Accountants and the National Black MBA Association. She's the author of Halftime: Learn to Pivot as a Leader and Identify Your Next Step. Bracy and her husband Vernon have one son, Donovan and daughter-in-law, Royalle. They are members of Shalom Church (City of Peace) in Florissant, MO.Support the showTransforming the workplace one Bible study at a time - DONATE today! CONNECT WITH US:B-B-T.org | News | LinkedIn | Instagram Biblical Business Training (“BBT”) equips busy, working people to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and empowers them in small-group Bible study settings to apply Biblical principles to their every day lives - especially in the workplace. BBT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization which exists to help people develop their Christian “Faith for Work – Leadership for Life!”

Lisa Nichols is the CEO and co-founder of Technology Partners (TPI), a Women-Business Enterprise and provider of premier IT staffing, solutions, and IT leadership development. Named among the Most Influential Business Women (by St. Louis Business Journal), Lisa's influence has been recognized by her peers and greater St. Louis community. Lisa and her husband, Greg, founded Technology Partners in 1994 driven by their passion to revolutionize the staffing industry with their transparent business model. They co-lead the business today. Greg and Lisa have made it their priority from day one to create mutual wins for their employees, clients, and the communities in which Technology Partners operates. Lisa shares her journey of entrepreneurship alongside her husband, discussing the challenges and triumphs of running a business while maintaining family life. She emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, the role of AI in modern business, and the significance of networking and cash flow for success. In this engaging conversation, Marcylle Combs and Lisa discuss the critical aspects of running a successful business, including the importance of cash flow, the need for experimentation, and the significance of building a strong company culture. They delve into personal motivations, the influence of women leaders, and the necessity of continuous learning and growth. The discussion emphasizes the value of networking and connecting with others to foster success in both personal and professional realms. Get In Touch With Lisa: Website: https://technologypartners.net/ Lisa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholslisa/ For Book Recommendations, please visit www.marcyllecombs.com

(00:00-19:55) Caller Adam has a bone to pick and would like the stage. And he's been removed from the stage. GOAT this man. Pulling back the curtain of the TMA Listener of the Month competition. Cardinal draft picks haven't really blossomed into superstars. The 11 most iconic plays in Suber Bowl history. Edmonds gave that dump button a workout. (20:04-44:58) Jacob Kirn of the St. Louis Business Journal joins us. Some South Countians in the Facebook comments of Jacob's article don't care for Tim. Talking about the St. Louis Board of Aldermen meeting. Accusations of alcohol use. Dysfunction abound. Discussion of use of the Rams money. Mutiny on the floor of the Board. The board reconvening today. What St. Louis County is doing with ther share of the money. (45:07-1:03:55). Andy Crouppen is in studio with a nice little ensemble on. Solving the city's problems during the commercial break. The Telepathy Tapes. Deja vu. Delving into lunacy. Martin had some lean last week. Barrett Sports Medias mid-market morning drive rankings. Dirt & Sprague. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-46:19) Doug, looks who's back with a little beard. Tim's being shot from Voyager 2. The Edmonds interview made the rounds yesterday. Confirming what a lot of people were already thinking. Jackson's boy body was killing him. There's a schism and a chasm. Tim's 20 year non-compete. Cup the mic. Lika a young Betsy Bruce. Who's gonna hate us most at Spring Training? Percentage Arenado is at camp by the 14th. The burglar just asked me about my thigh measurements. Lookin' for gorgeous hats. Sneezy undertone. Chris is on the line but he put us on hold so we're gonna check in with LIsa. Chris is back. (46:27-1:01:32) Jackson's operating at 82%. Chaos at the Board of Alderman meeting. Jacob Kirn from the St. Louis Business Journal going to join us later. Our friend Pestus from Festus has a question. He's got a nickname for Jackson and thoughts on the Cardinals. Looking back on Cardinals prospects from a decade ago. (1:01:42-1:09:45) Voice of the Blues John Kelly joins us. Good test tonight with the OIlers in town. Tough to contain two lines and two superstars. Blues have been losing the special teams and goaltending battles more often than not lately. Is there a buzz for the Four Nations Tournament? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-19:55) Caller Adam has a bone to pick and would like the stage. And he's been removed from the stage. GOAT this man. Pulling back the curtain of the TMA Listener of the Month competition. Cardinal draft picks haven't really blossomed into superstars. The 11 most iconic plays in Suber Bowl history. Edmonds gave that dump button a workout. (20:04-44:58) Jacob Kirn of the St. Louis Business Journal joins us. Some South Countians in the Facebook comments of Jacob's article don't care for Tim. Talking about the St. Louis Board of Aldermen meeting. Accusations of alcohol use. Dysfunction abound. Discussion of use of the Rams money. Mutiny on the floor of the Board. The board reconvening today. What St. Louis County is doing with ther share of the money. (45:07-1:03:55). Andy Crouppen is in studio with a nice little ensemble on. Solving the city's problems during the commercial break. The Telepathy Tapes. Deja vu. Delving into lunacy. Martin had some lean last week. Barrett Sports Medias mid-market morning drive rankings. Dirt & Sprague. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-46:19) Doug, looks who's back with a little beard. Tim's being shot from Voyager 2. The Edmonds interview made the rounds yesterday. Confirming what a lot of people were already thinking. Jackson's boy body was killing him. There's a schism and a chasm. Tim's 20 year non-compete. Cup the mic. Lika a young Betsy Bruce. Who's gonna hate us most at Spring Training? Percentage Arenado is at camp by the 14th. The burglar just asked me about my thigh measurements. Lookin' for gorgeous hats. Sneezy undertone. Chris is on the line but he put us on hold so we're gonna check in with LIsa. Chris is back. (46:27-1:01:32) Jackson's operating at 82%. Chaos at the Board of Alderman meeting. Jacob Kirn from the St. Louis Business Journal going to join us later. Our friend Pestus from Festus has a question. He's got a nickname for Jackson and thoughts on the Cardinals. Looking back on Cardinals prospects from a decade ago. (1:01:42-1:09:45) Voice of the Blues John Kelly joins us. Good test tonight with the OIlers in town. Tough to contain two lines and two superstars. Blues have been losing the special teams and goaltending battles more often than not lately. Is there a buzz for the Four Nations Tournament? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-18:38) Black or blue? The Norris Division. New Orleans hockey. Jackson only has one mouth. Revealing St. Louis Stater Packs on The Tim McKernan Show Podcast. Mom-trepreneurs. Jackson is not a drug mule. Bruce, Tucker, RJ, Jr, & Richard. We've been duped before. (18:46-43:05) Doug, welcome to Ween Wednesday. From the St. Louis Business Journal, sounds like there may be a compromise on how to use the Rams money. Tough to entice people to live downtown. May be time to invest in some lottery tickets. ROI SZN. Warson Woods Wacko checking in on the phone lines talking city issues. (43:15-49:59) Sounds it like may be trending towards Alex Bregman going to the Red Sox. Who's writing for The Sporting News? Could we use the Rams money to offset Arenado a little bit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-18:38) Black or blue? The Norris Division. New Orleans hockey. Jackson only has one mouth. Revealing St. Louis Stater Packs on The Tim McKernan Show Podcast. Mom-trepreneurs. Jackson is not a drug mule. Bruce, Tucker, RJ, Jr, & Richard. We've been duped before. (18:46-43:05) Doug, welcome to Ween Wednesday. From the St. Louis Business Journal, sounds like there may be a compromise on how to use the Rams money. Tough to entice people to live downtown. May be time to invest in some lottery tickets. ROI SZN. Warson Woods Wacko checking in on the phone lines talking city issues. (43:15-49:59) Sounds it like may be trending towards Alex Bregman going to the Red Sox. Who's writing for The Sporting News? Could we use the Rams money to offset Arenado a little bit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses his heroic acts saving Fred from the snow by helping get his car unstuck. Mark is then joined by Lauren Trager, a chief investigator for Channel 4. She discusses her exclusive story showing two St. Louis police officers walking away from a man they found shot but still breathing in Forest Park. Mark is then joined by Brian Ping, a St. Louis native and now news anchor for KNX Radio in Los Angeles. They discuss the "life threatening" winds set to hit Southern California. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses trending news, this date in history, the fun fact of the day, and more. Mark is then joined by Jeff Rainford, a Former Chief of Staff to Mayor Slay that is with Rainford and Associates. They discuss the new St. Louis Business Journal reports outlining of the aggressive travel schedule of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones. He then discusses McDonalds decision to drop their DEI policy and the impact the move has. In hour 3, Mark is joined by In this segment, Mark is joined by Tim Fitch, a Former St Louis County Police Chief and former St Louis County Councilman. They discuss his reaction to Lauren Trager's police walkaway story. Mark is then joined by Jane Dueker, a local attorney and regular on the Reardon Roundtable. Jane discusses her thoughts on the St Louis County Council seeking the power to remove Sam Page as the County Executive, the new audit of Kim Gardner's St Louis City Circuit Attorney's office, the amount of travelling that St Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is doing, and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

(00:08-11:51) TV Voice of the Blues John Kelly joins the show looking forward to coming home from Minnesota after the game tonight. Minnesota has gotten the better of the Blues this year. Struggling to get traction. We'll learn a lot about this team in the coming weeks.(11:59-24:22) Horniness abound at FS1. Audio of Joy Taylor opening her program yesterday and Emmanuel Acho on his. Didn't really address much. Jason Whitlock had an interesting breakdown on the situation. Tough spot for everyone involved. Longest tenured ESPN employees. (24:33-34:10) Audio of Rex Ryan sounding rather confident he's gonna get the Jets job. Mel Kiper's got a mock draft. Luther Burden has fallen but still a first-round pick. Cam Ward going first overall and Sanders and Hunter following. Audio of Robert Kraft talking about firing Jerod Mayo.(34:19-41:54) St. Louis Business Journal story on Tishaura Jones's travel and time away from office. Lotta mayor school going on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:08-11:51) TV Voice of the Blues John Kelly joins the show looking forward to coming home from Minnesota after the game tonight. Minnesota has gotten the better of the Blues this year. Struggling to get traction. We'll learn a lot about this team in the coming weeks. (11:59-24:22) Horniness abound at FS1. Audio of Joy Taylor opening her program yesterday and Emmanuel Acho on his. Didn't really address much. Jason Whitlock had an interesting breakdown on the situation. Tough spot for everyone involved. Longest tenured ESPN employees. (24:33-34:10) Audio of Rex Ryan sounding rather confident he's gonna get the Jets job. Mel Kiper's got a mock draft. Luther Burden has fallen but still a first-round pick. Cam Ward going first overall and Sanders and Hunter following. Audio of Robert Kraft talking about firing Jerod Mayo. (34:19-41:54) St. Louis Business Journal story on Tishaura Jones's travel and time away from office. Lotta mayor school going on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this segment, Mark is joined by Jeff Rainford, a Former Chief of Staff to Mayor Slay that is with Rainford and Associates. They discusses the new St. Louis Business Journal reports outlining of the aggressive travel schedule of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones.

In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses trending news, this date in history, the fun fact of the day, and more. Mark is then joined by Jeff Rainford, a Former Chief of Staff to Mayor Slay that is with Rainford and Associates. They discuss the new St. Louis Business Journal reports outlining of the aggressive travel schedule of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones. He then discusses McDonalds decision to drop their DEI policy and the impact the move has.

Tim's tongue going for a reward. AJ McCarron. Chairman may be heading to Tuscaloosa. They're 5-0 when he's in the building. Emotional risk management bet on the Mizzou/Bama game. What will Alabama's mindset be going into this game? Everybody thinking the Tigers finna get rolled. Mr. Lix joins us on the phone lines. Lix and Jackson debate Mizzou's chances. Lix's Mt. Rushmore of Country Club chicken fingers. St. Louis Business Journal article on St. Louis and Kansas City. People for Pretzels. Suck pouches. Doug wants to be called Dougie Radio. Jeremy Rutherford jonis us in studio to talk some Note and Club Imperial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim's tongue going for a reward. AJ McCarron. Chairman may be heading to Tuscaloosa. They're 5-0 when he's in the building. Emotional risk management bet on the Mizzou/Bama game. What will Alabama's mindset be going into this game? Everybody thinking the Tigers finna get rolled. Mr. Lix joins us on the phone lines. Lix and Jackson debate Mizzou's chances. Lix's Mt. Rushmore of Country Club chicken fingers. St. Louis Business Journal article on St. Louis and Kansas City. People for Pretzels. Suck pouches. Doug wants to be called Dougie Radio. Jeremy Rutherford jonis us in studio to talk some Note and Club Imperial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Russ Nolting, the Regional Director of the Keller Williams Colorado Region. Russ shares his incredible journey from being a high school physics teacher to becoming a key player in the real estate arena. With decades of experience, Russ provides valuable insights into the choices, actions, and mindset shifts that have propelled his success. An entrepreneur at heart, Russ founded Nolting Enterprises, Inc. and Nolting Real Estate, which later merged into Keller Williams Realty STL. He also hosts the "Where Entrepreneurs Thrive" podcast, offering invaluable insights from his extensive career. His expertise has earned him features in Real Producers St. Louis magazine, the St. Louis Business Journal, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. As a sought-after speaker, Russ has engaged audiences at Keller Williams global events, appeared on the Real Estate Titans podcast, and contributed to numerous panels on leadership, team building, market trends, recruiting, and sales strategies. Beyond his professional achievements, Russ is committed to mentoring and coaching, overseeing the activities of 3,500 REALTORS across Missouri and Colorado. He has conducted over 8,000 coaching calls, markedly improving individual and regional performances. In 2021, he initiated the Rocky Mountain Summit, an annual real estate conference in Vail, Colorado, designed to foster collaboration and innovation within the industry. Russ's journey from a local real estate agent to a respected regional director and successful entrepreneur exemplifies his dedication to continuous growth and excellence, solidifying his legacy in the real estate and business coaching sectors. Key Topics Discussed: Russ's transition from teaching to real estateThe challenges and opportunities of working in a family businessHow Russ built a successful independent brokerage and later transitioned to a regional leadership roleThe importance of focus, consistency, and proactive actions in achieving successThe role of coaching and mentorship in Russ's career developmentChoices, Actions, and Mindset Shifts Highlighted: Choices: Focusing on income-generating activities, seeking coaching, and embracing new opportunitiesActions: Daily lead generation, continuous personal development, and strategic networkingMindset Shifts: Moving from passivity to consistent activity, embracing flexibility in goals, and prioritizing energy managementKey Takeaways: Success in real estate is built on daily, consistent activities that drive results.Coaching and mentorship can provide the guidance needed to overcome challenges and reach new heights.Flexibility in goals allows for adaptation and growth as opportunities arise.Contact Information for the Guest: Russ NoltingLinks:  http://linktr.ee/rtnolting  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the Double Duty Agent Podcast. Share these inspiring stories with fellow agents who could benefit from the insights shared. To receive our weekly newsletter, please visit https://doubledutypodcast.com. Until next week, stay motivated, stay focused, and keep pushing towards your goals!Send us a text

Michael Ellenhorn founded Decipher Investigative Intelligence to help clients create safer, more productive, and more profitable workplaces through reliable investigative intelligence. He counsels clients on mitigating risks associated with the hiring process and is a frequent speaker on the topic of lateral hiring, integration, and talent acquisition strategy. Under his leadership, Decipher has been recognized by St. Louis Business Journal's “Best Places to Work” and honored for his innovation in corporate philanthropy. As Chief Growth Officer at Decipher, Julie Henson empowers law firms to make strategic growth decisions. Whether it's lateral hiring, exploring new markets, or seizing M&A opportunities, she helps firms elevate client service, mitigate risk, boost revenue, and foster vibrant cultures. With more than 20 years of legal industry experience, including in business development strategy and as a Chief Client Officer at an AmLaw 100 firm, she offers unparalleled insights into fostering growth and maximizing potential for law firms and other legal organizations. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT STRATEGIC LATERAL HIRING Did you know that 50% of lateral partner hires fail within a few years? Most law firms are focused on growth, whether it's through increased head count or better approaches to profitability, but law firms often make decisions based on what feels right. Growth requires a strategic approach, not one based on gut feeling or limited information. Collecting and analyzing data through investigative intelligence helps you make accurate decisions in talent acquisition that also align with your company's culture. In this episode of The Lawyer's Edge podcast, Elise Holtzman sits down with the CEO and Chief Growth Officer of Decipher Investigative Intelligence, Michael Ellenhorn and Julie Henson, to talk about the importance of using investigative intelligence in decision-making for growing and sustaining law firms. You'll learn about various growth strategies, the challenges of integrating lateral partners, avoiding cultural mismatches, and much more! 1:59 - What investigative intelligence is and two ways you can use it to gather the information you need 8:07 - How to define growth and success for your law firm 12:09 - How to start determining the best path for growing through mergers and acquisitions 14:35 - Examples of how cultural divides within a merged organization can create problems 16:52 - Other common mistakes made with lateral hires, mergers, and acquisitions 23:06 - The challenge of finding game-changing lateral partners to fill certain needs in your law firm 25:20 - One way to drastically get ahead of your competition when hiring and how Decipher utilizes information to help 29:11 - Dos and don'ts for successful lateral hiring and integration in your law firm 39:53 - The importance of kindness in your interactions and paying attention to red flags in the hiring process MENTIONED IN GROW YOUR LAW FIRM THROUGH STRATEGIC LATERAL Decipher Investigative Intelligence Michael Ellenhorn on LinkedIn Julie Henson on LinkedIn Get Connected with The Coaching Team at hello@thelawyersedge.com The Lawyer's Edge SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE… Today's episode is brought to you by the coaching team at The Lawyer's Edge, a training and coaching firm which has been focused exclusively on lawyers and law firms since 2008.  Each member of The Lawyer's Edge coaching team is a trained, certified, and experienced professional coach AND either a former practicing attorney or a former law firm marketing and business development professional. Whatever your professional objectives, our coaches can help you achieve your goals more quickly, more easily, and with significantly less stress.  To get connected with YOUR coach, just email the team at hello@thelawyersedge.com.  

“Hurt people hurt people. Healed people heal people” with Dr. Marty K. Casey Dr. Marty K. Casey is the founder of the UnGUN Institute which is a “trauma informed company that specializes in disarming violence on the spectrum.” The UnGUN Institute has a holistic approach that covers the mind, body and spirit. By engaging the arts to express and connect to one's personal inner healing, their goal is to move individuals to a safe place that ensures healthy connections and personal peace. Marty K. Casey's portfolio of contributions and body of work continues to evolve, as she combines her passion for the ARTS with her compassion for her community!  Dr. Casey asserts “Hurt people hurt people. Healed people heal people.” She has set out to support individuals, families, and communities heal with her latest development of UnGUN Institute, focused on disarming Trauma in individuals, to heal from collective trauma events which plague the black communities.  In addition, Dr. Casey has co-created the global observance of Black SON Day. The inaugural event took place August 9, 2020 with more than 100 global networks and 50,000+ viewers engaged in a 12-hour interactive presentation and discussion, focused on implementing strategies and action plans to re-build & uplift the black community. It is no wonder Dr. Casey was chosen for the cover and celebrated as one of the top 25 2020 Most Influential Businesswomen in St. Louis, by the St. Louis Business Journal. She has taken the stage in her city, nationally, and internationally playing the role of her lifetime as evidenced by her philanthropy and activism track record.  For many years now, Dr. Casey has leveraged her passion for Art, combined it with her compassion for Activism and in 2014 created Show Me Arts Academy, serving as the founder and Artistic Director positively impacting the lives of more than 3,000 kids, using the Arts to Heal. Dr. Casey has built a fulfilling and impactful career that traverses entertainment and community service, an anointed singer, gifted actress, writer, producer, and director. No matter what hat she is wearing her noteworthy goal is pointed–  “to heal our community, to provide a response and outlet for inbred trauma.   Dr. Casey is a member of the Arts & Healing Council. She also sits on three boards. https://unguninstitute.com/ Call In and Chat with Deborah during Live Show: 833-220-1200 or 319-527-2638 Learn more about Deborah here:  www.lovebyintuition.com

This week our host Brandi Starr is joined by Jeff Winters, CRO of Abstrakt Marketing Group. While at a previous sales position, Sapper founder Jeff Winters implemented a unique email strategy that consistently landed him in Fortune 100 boardrooms. But every time he finished his pitch, these companies would grill him on his strategy: “Great product, but how the heck did you get this meeting?" In 2013, after hearing this a dozen-too-many times, he started Sapper Consulting. Since then, Jeff has led the business to become one of the fastest growing companies in St. Louis and was most recently featured in St. Louis Business Journal's list of 40 under 40. He is a candid, thoughtful, and dynamic leader. Once Sapper was acquired by Abstrakt Marketing Group in 2021, Jeff took over as Chief Revenue Officer, leading the sales and sales enablement teams tasked with getting the company to reach their $70M yearly sales goal. In this episode of Revenue Rehab, Brandi and Jeff address the challenge of ineffective BDR/SDR emails that often get overlooked and demonstrate how a refined email strategy can significantly increase meeting acquisition rates.   Bullet Points of Key Topics + Chapter Markers: Topic #1 Evolving Email Strategy in Sales [09:28] “There's no such thing as a good list, you have to verify everything," Jeff states, underscoring the necessity of due diligence in sales prospecting. "A lot of people skip these steps and then wonder why their email campaigns aren't effective. It's about the discipline in verification, and then actually getting out there and confirming email addresses.” Jeff continues, emphasizing, "This is what separates the successful outreach from the noise in your inbox." Topic #2 The Art of Writing Sales Emails [17:45] Jeff explains the nuanced craft of engaging potential clients via email. “Avoid traditional greetings and close with something unexpected. Use an ampersand, keep it short, and stay away from jargon that makes your email cringey,” he advises. Brandi adds, “It's about connecting with the person on the other end, understanding their problem, and presenting your email as a conversation starter, not just a pitch.” Topic #3 Integrating Technology and Email Sequences [31:09] “Technology now plays a bigger role in making sure our emails get noticed,” Jeff remarks, discussing the evolution of email tools. “We've moved from just crafting content to focusing on how to get our emails into the eyes of decision-makers.” He shares, “A successful email sequence involves multiple touchpoints over weeks, combining emailing with calling, respecting the cool-off periods, and constantly testing our strategies to optimize for response rates.” This approach, he notes, is crucial for maintaining domain health and avoiding being blacklisted. So, What's the One Thing You Can Do Today? Jeff advises revenue leaders to base their sales planning and budgeting on the number of meetings rather than traditional sales quotas. He suggests assessing how many meetings are held, which channels are used, and the closure rates of each channel. By focusing on these metrics, leaders can create more accurate and reliable forecasts, transitioning from quota-based forecasting to a model that emphasizes the effectiveness of meetings in generating sales. Buzzword Banishment: Jeff Winters' Buzzword to Banish is the term "value add." He expresses his disdain for the phrase by explaining, “It's just so overused and nebulous. Everyone throws it around without really understanding what actual value they're adding.” Jeff wants to rid the business world of this term to encourage clearer, more meaningful communications.  Links: Get in touch with Jeff Winters:        Abstrakt Marketing LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Podcast Subscribe, listen, and rate/review Revenue Rehab Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts , Amazon Music, or iHeart Radio and find more episodes on our website RevenueRehab.live

Lori Becker is the Chief Executive Officer of the Starkloff Disability Institute (SDI). In her role, Lori oversees the organization's efforts to advance inclusion, access, and equity for people with disabilities in all aspects of society, and especially the workforce. As a leader with a disability herself, Lori is passionate about diversity and inclusion and was named a Diverse Business Leader in 2019 by the St. Louis Business Journal.Mentioned on the Show:Starkloff Disability Institute: https://starkloff.org/Connect with Lori Becker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loriannbeckerComing in June, 2024 - Designing Work for Humans: https://peoplebusinesssummit.com/Stella Young—I'm Not Your Inspiration, Thank You Very Much (TED Talk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K9Gg164Bsw ________________________Connect with O'Brien McMahon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/obrienmcmahon/Learn more about O'Brien: https://obrienmcmahon.com/O'Brien's new book—How You Become You—is available now: https://a.co/d/22kZ0sV________________________ Timestamps:(2:28) - Welcoming Lori.(3:02) - What is Starkloff and how did you come to be associated with it?(5:22) - Walk us through the history of disability law.(14:34) - What does the range of disabilities look like?(18:41) - How do you think about your work when it comes to this broad spectrum of disabilities?(20:39) - What are the three levels of disability employment?(26:30) - What are your thoughts on the language and stigma people use when talking about disabilities?(41:59) - How can leaders mitigate employees from abusing certain accommodations?(48:24) - What is inspiration porn?(57:33) - Where do you recommend a new employer to get started with this?

In the heating-and-cooling industry, they're calling it “The Great Consolidation” as the pace of company acquisitions has risen from about 20 in 2011 to 120 a year by 2019. Meanwhile, The Great Consolidation is slamming head-first into the pandemic-born Great Resignation, as firms battle for a share of the scarce pool of talent on the market.That's the environment Chris Hoffmann has faced since 2016, after taking over the St. Louis-based, family-owned business his father began 28 years earlier with four employees and a simple business model. Today, while he watches competitors grow through acquisition and consolidation, Hoffmann sees an alternative path: scaling up geographically and serving existing customers more deeply.That's why he's expanded into Nashville. That's why he's exploring adding pest control to his suite of commercial and residential services. But there's still that other nagging problem. "The companies that are going to be able to grow are the ones that can solve the talent issue,” Hoffmann said on a recent industry podcast. “Everyone knows that. Everyone's talking about that."In this episode of On Principle, we talk to Chris Hoffmann about how he came to realize Hoffmann Brothers would have to make some big investments to thrive in a heavily fragmented but consolidating industry. What drove his decision to grow by expanding his service area and his services? Why did he decide against buying his way into new markets by acquiring existing residential and commercial services firms?And what does it take to move from simply recruiting talent on the open market to growing your own in a newly built, 15,000-square-foot training facility?Related LinksThe Hoffmann Brothers websiteThe family office site Chris and his family created to manage investmentsMore about Peter BoumgardenThe Koch Family Center for Family EnterpriseA piece Chris Hoffmann wrote for the Tugboat Institute on employee engagementThe St. Louis Business Journal reports on Hoffmann Brothers' expansionThe Olin Brookings Commission project referenced in this episodeCreditsThis podcast is a production of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick, Judy Milanovits and Lesley Liesman, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact-checking and creative assistanceAustin Alred and Olin's Center for Digital Education, sound engineeringHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website support

This episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast features three regional VPs from Jackson Physician Search. JPS is the largest privately held permanent physician recruitment firm, specializing in the recruitment of physicians, physician executives and advanced practice providers for healthcare organizations across the U.S. Helen Falkner serves as Regional Vice President of Recruiting by leading JPS's growing Denver office. Tara Osseck, MHA is Regional Vice President of Recruiting, having been previously named one of St. Louis' “Top 30 under 30” by the St. Louis Business Journal. Neal Waters, also Regional Vice President of Recruiting, serves as a mentor to a growing team of JPS recruiters. All three were recently featured in the MGMA webinar titled “Building Better Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Early Career Physicians.” Resources: JPS Webinar: https://www.mgma.com/webinars/building-better-recruitment-and-retention-strategies-for-early-career-physicians-on-demand JPS Research Paper: https://www.jacksonphysiciansearch.com/white-papers/2023-survey-reveals-new-insights-for-more-effective-recruitment-and-retention-of-early-career-physicians/ Additional MGMA Resources: MGMA Stat: mgma.com/stat Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview Sponsor: Physician Business Training https://physicianbusinesstraining.com/ This course is for early-career physicians or physicians who need a comprehensive understanding of the business of medical practices. The course is 7 hours long and broken into 9 modules. It was developed by Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and leaders from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This course awards 7 hours of CME credit. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Let us know if there's a topic you want us to cover or an expert you would like us to interview. Email us at dwilliams@mgma.com. If you have a question for our Sr Advisor Cristy Good, email advisor@mgma.com. If you have opportunities and resources you'd like to share with MGMA members, go to Marketing with MGMA to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience.

Connor Hart, St. Louis Business Journal reporter, joins Mike Elam, in for Mark Reardon, to take a look at "The Pot Forecast" for 2024.

Hour 1: Mike Elam, in for Mark Reardon, welcomes Missouri State Representative Wendy Hausman to share a preview of the upcoming legislative session. Then, Connor Hart, St. Louis Business Journal reporter, joins Mike Elam to take a look at "The Pot Forecast" for 2024.

In the first hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley recaps a great St. Louis sports weekend that saw the Blues defeat the Dallas Stars 4-3 in overtime and the Billikens defeat Louisiana Tech with a 3-point buzzer beater from Terrence Hargrove, Jr. Rob Rains of STLSportsPage.com joins Matt to discuss the 2024 Cardinals and the prospects who may make an impact next season. Wendell Shepherd, Mizzou football writer for the Columbia Missourian, also joins the show to discuss the Cotton Bowl game, how this year's success has impacted recruiting, and Coach Drinkwitz's recent award nominations. Matt wraps up the hour with updates from the St. Louis Business Journal that claims Amazon is in talks with Diamond Sports Group on a potential agreement to broadcast local sports. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Ben Burstein is LeafLink's Sr. Corporate Development Associate, helping manage industry research, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic partnerships for the company. He's been featured as an industry expert both on-air (ABC, FOX, NPR) and through digital channels (Forbes, Cannabis Business Times, MJBizDaily, St. Louis Business Journal). Prior to LeafLink, he worked at Citi Equity Research and Tuatara Capital. Ben is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. =================== About Cannabinoid Connect Thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and captivating stories shaping the future of this transformative industry. Subscribe and follow via the following platforms: Website Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube X Instagram Facebook TikTok  

It's football season, and we're all eager to flaunt our team spirit. Enter Tari Brown, the CEO and Co-Founder of Flair Wear. With their unique reversible skirts, licensed by NCAA Universities, fans can showcase their pride in style. Beyond just football season attire, Tari has revolutionized the fashion scene, especially among universities like Alabama and Missouri. With a background spanning 25 years in the St. Louis real estate arena, Tari combines her entrepreneurial spirit with innovative apparel ideas and a drive for ethical production. You won't want to miss her experiences starting a licensing-based apparel business, pitfalls to avoid, the value of family in running a small business, the scarcity of days off, how to jump the hurdles, the value of networking, and so much more. Join us as we welcome Tari to the virtual lounge, where we don't skirt any issues! Connect with Tari Brown https://flairwear.life email: tbrown@flairwear.life https://www.facebook.com/FlairWearLife https://www.instagram.com/flairwearlife/ https://www.tiktok.com/@flairwearlife Check out Tari's recent interview with the St. Louis Business Journal here.  + + + Our next episode: It's Hip to Be M-Squared with Personal Branding Guru Michael Mackie. +++ Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠subscribe to PR After Hours⁠⁠⁠ for more insights, interviews, and discussions on the evolving landscape of public relations, marketing, and beyond. Free copywriting class: ⁠⁠⁠thevirtualmama.com/alexcopy⁠⁠⁠ Get Alex's book, THE PODCAST OPTION--NOW IN PAPERBACK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3gOCYLj⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to our entire library of episodes and more on the show website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠PRAfterHours.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Drop a buck in the tip jar⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠) License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠CC⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sound effects.⁠⁠⁠⁠ This PR After Hours Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission on some of our Amazon links. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-greenwood1/message

In the first hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley is joined by CBS college sportswriter Jerry Palm to discuss news coming out of the world of college football, including Miami coach Mario Cristobal's poor coaching decision vs Georgia Tech, the rise of Colorado popularity under coach Deion Sanders, and Mizzou's standing in the SEC. Matt is also joined by St. Louis Blues writer for NHL.com and The Hockey News Lou Korac to discuss the team's performance in the preseason, the expectations of the Kyrou, Thomas, Buchnevich line, and if this team looks playoff hopeful this year. The Blues begin the regular season this Thursday, October 12th vs the Dallas Stars. Matt also shares the comments that Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III made to the St. Louis Business Journal, which i Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Ben Burstein is LeafLink's Sr. Corporate Development Associate, helping manage industry research, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic partnerships for the company. He's been featured as an industry expert both on-air (ABC, FOX, NPR) and through digital channels (Forbes, Cannabis Business Times, MJBizDaily, St. Louis Business Journal). Prior to LeafLink, he worked at Citi Equity Research and Tuatara Capital. Ben is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. =================== LeafLink is the wholesale cannabis industry's leading technology provider, offering commerce, financial, and logistics services that help improve the operations of brands, retailers and distributors. LeafLink is backed by leading venture capital firms and strategic investors and has raised more than $330 million of equity and equity-linked securities since its launch in 2016. Learn more at www.leaflink.com. =================== About Cannabinoid Connect Thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and captivating stories shaping the future of this transformative industry. Subscribe and follow via the following platforms: Website Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube X Instagram Facebook

John Munie is a highly accomplished and experienced leader who has been the President of Focal Pointe since its founding over 25 years ago. He has a unique ability to create lasting relationships with clients, employees, and vendors, and his commitment to building trust and loyalty has earned him a reputation as a highly respected and admired leader in the landscape industry. Established in 1998, Focal Pointe is a distinguished landscape design, installation, and maintenance company that caters to commercial properties in the St. Louis, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, and Springfield/Branson regions. The company's clientele comprises prominent entities in the entertainment, healthcare, retail, education, corporate office, and industrial sectors. In 2022, Focal Pointe was recognized as the 116th largest landscape company in the United States by Landscape Management magazine. The company has also received multiple Top Workplace awards by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and is often on the list of Fastest Growing Companies by the St. Louis Business Journal. Before founding Focal Pointe, John spent years working in family businesses and was fascinated by how brands connect and identify with their customers. He believed an emotional connection with customers, which can be especially powerful when supported by beautiful landscaping, was largely overlooked throughout the industry. As a result, he built the company's foundation on a “people first” culture, creating a uniquely warm client experience and lasting relationships. John's leadership skills extend beyond relationships, as he possesses a deep understanding of all facets of business operations. In addition to his role at Focal Pointe, John has served on the boards of multiple startup companies and nonprofit organizations, including as a charter Board Member of Aspire Software, a Service Titan Company. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Illinois State University and is an avid reader, believing in lifelong learning. In addition to raising their four children, John and his wife Molly founded the Focal Pointe Family Foundation, which is committed to bringing hope to families navigating a traumatic life event. In his free time, John enjoys spending time outdoors, writing, and making memories with family and friends.

Akeem Shannon was stressed. In three weeks, his Shark Tank episode would air, the episode where he'd pitch Flipstik—a novel cellphone attachment that doubles as a kickstand and a sticky wall mount.He knew one thing with absolute certainty: Whether or not the “sharks” on the popular ABC-TV show offered him a deal, he was going to sell some Flipstiks. Probably a lot of them. And he didn't have any. Or any money.At the time, in mid-October 2020, Shannon's startup was so young he sometimes sold only one Flipstik a day. One bright spot: He'd recently landed a commitment of $50,000 from Arch Grants, a St. Louis nonprofit that provides capital to startups willing to plant roots in the community.With the Shark Tank air date weeks away, he contacted his manufacturer in China. “I need product. Lots of it. Right now,” he said. He mobilized his team to build a makeshift distribution warehouse. He upgraded his website's software to handle the crush of transactions he expected. He maxed out his credit cards.It wasn't enough. Ultimately, he had to pick up the phone to Arch Grants, which was supposed to pay out its commitment in quarterly installments. “Is there any way I can get some cash up-front—right away?” Shannon pleaded. “I don't have two weeks to wait.”The cash arrived. The episode aired—with one more hitch. Ninety seconds into his segment, ABC broke in with news from the 2020 election. “I just cried when it happened,” Shannon said. But it didn't matter. He'd set the hook. He reeled in Shark Tank fans, with orders totaling more than $100,000 in just a few days. When the episode repeated on January 1, 2021, sales spiked once again. Ultimately, Shannon got an offer from one of the sharks—a deal that later fell apart off-air. Yet for Shannon, the episode was a turning point. The last-minute race to prepare, the 11th-hour request for cash, maxed out cards—it had paid off.RELATED LINKSThe Flipstik websiteAkeem Shannon's segment on Shark Tank (including his rap)Akeem on InstagramMichael Wall's faculty page at WashU Olin Business SchoolThe St. Louis Business Journal on the Inc. rankingsCREDITSThis podcast is a production of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick, Judy Milanovits and Lesley Liesman, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact checking and creative assistanceHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website supportPaula Crews, creative vision and strategic supportSpecial thanks to Ray Irving and his team at WashU Olin's Center for Digital Education, including our audio engineer, Austin Alred.

Ben Burstein, Strategist, LeafLinkBen Burstein is LeafLink's Strategist, helping manage industry research, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic partnerships for the company. He's been featured as an industry expert both on-air (ABC, FOX, NPR) and through digital channels (Cannabis Business Times, MJBizDaily, St. Louis Business Journal, Santa Fe Reporter). Prior to LeafLink, he worked at Citi Equity Research and Tuatara Capital. Ben is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminburstein/https://www.instagram.com/leaflink_/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/leaflink/https://twitter.com/LeafLinkUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Ben Burstein is LeafLink's Strategist, helping manage industry research, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic partnerships for the company. He's been featured as an industry expert both on-air (ABC, FOX, NPR) and through digital channels (Cannabis Business Times, MJBizDaily, St. Louis Business Journal, Santa Fe Reporter). Prior to LeafLink, Ben worked at Citi Equity Research and Tuatara Capital. Ben is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

My guest, Stephanie Malia Krauss, is an expert on helping you help your kiddos to thrive in this complicated world! How do we make sure our kids are well? We have a youth mental health crisis. How can we support them to support their mental wellbeing?  Stephanie, as a mom, she wants her own kids to thrive so what she shares comes straight from her mama heart. She starts by looking at the whole child. Who there are in their entirety. Then she looks at practices they can adopt for a lifetime to help them in areas such as mental health, and relationships. From there, she builds a plan for wholeness and wellbeing for the rest of their lives.  In this episode we look at these areas while Stephanie provides a roadmap for all parents to help their kids even if they are struggling, suffering or traumatized. The brain body connection is something we dive into because there are EASY things, we can be doing with our kids physically, that support their bodies, development, ability to learn and help them to thrive.  Also learn more about: Injury, Illness and Inflammation and why they can influence your child's behavior, mood and emotions. My original episode with Stephanie: Making it, what Today's Kids Need for Tomorrow's World https://www.parentingforconnection.com/parentingourfuture/episode/a3011d4f/making-it-what-todays-kids-need-for-tomorrows-world-or-pof87 Parents' Rights in Their Child's Education- past episode: https://www.parentingforconnection.com/parentingourfuture/episode/43293dd1/parents-rights-in-their-childs-education-or-pof153 For Stephanie's first 2 chapters of “Whole Child Whole Life”, head to the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.com About Stephanie Malia Krauss Stephanie Malia Krauss is the author of Making It: What Today's Kids Need for Tomorrow's World as well as the founder + principal of First Quarter Strategies. She serves as a senior advisor to Jobs for the Future (JFF), senior fellow with the CERES Institute for Children and Youth at Boston University, senior fellow with Education Northwest, and staff consultant to the Youth Transition Funders Group (YTFG). Stephanie works nationally on issues of youth readiness, child well-being, and the future of work and learning. Through her work and writing, Stephanie is relentlessly focused on what young people need to be ready for the world, and what the world needs to be ready for them. Stephanie has been a guest commentator on PBS NewsHour, StoryCorps, and public radio. She is on numerous national advisories, including the CASEL Collaborating States Initiative, the AIR Competency-Based Education Research Advisory Board, and the Partnership for the Future of Learning. She is a contributor to Youth Today, Getting Smart, EdSurge, and ScaryMommy. Stephanie was awarded St. Louis Business Journal's “30 under 30,” Palm Beach Atlantic University's “Outstanding Young Alumni,” and the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis' “Distinguished Alumni.” She has a Master of Education from Arizona State University and a Master in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. Stephanie and her husband, Evan, met in social work school and have been working for social change ever since. They live in the St. Louis area with their two boys and two dogs. Social Media: Website: https://www.stephaniemaliakrauss.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemkrauss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.m.krauss.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemaliakrauss/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stephanie_malia           Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep231: In an AAIM Member Spotlight, we ask Julio Govreau of LaunchCode how he has built such an engaged and purpose-driven workforce on his way to being recognized by St. Louis Business Journal as a 2023 HR Award Honoree.  Lawyer on the Clock: 2:55 - A new salary range disclosure law will go into effect January 2025 in Illinois, similar to those recently enacted in New York and California, among others. Illinois employers will need to include salary ranges in their job advertisements.  6:19 - EEOC is taking the lead in governmental agencies on the use of AI.  Philburt's Phorum: 12:42 - It's not what you say… it's how you say it.  AAIM Member Spotlight: Julio Govreau with LaunchCode 14:33 - Julio Govreau is the Vice President of People Operations at LaunchCode, where they provide free technical training for individuals with the passion, drive, and aptitude to launch a career in IT.  18:23 - Coming out of the pandemic, there are many challenges regarding anxiety and stress. We try to be cognizant of supporting not just professionals, but the individual as a whole.  24:31 - One of the things that came out of our employee opinion survey was that we wanted to continue to be very transparent throughout our organization. We make sure employees know what leadership is talking about. 27:00 - A focus going forward in a competitive market is making sure our employees are reskilling or upskilling.    Host(s):  Phil Brandt, President and CEO, AAIM Employers' Association Burt Garland, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins   Special Guest(s):  Julio Govreau, Vice President of People Operations, LaunchCode

Today's guest expert shares insights on how large organizations can nurture and empower rising leaders and unready organizations.Kwofe Coleman is President & CEO of the Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis (The Muny). After beginning his Muny career in 1998 as an usher, he has advanced through the administrative ranks at The Muny, including staff accountant, house manager, digital communications manager, director of marketing and communications, managing director, and became president of the nation's oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre since 2021.As President & CEO, Kwofe leads the historic theatre into its 105th season of producing live musical theatre on a grand scale. He maintains overall accountability, responsibility and authority for the management of the business and affairs of The Muny in accordance with its mission. Through this role he continues to embrace and articulate the artistic and institutional vision, develop progressive income streams and new strategic initiatives to deepen the organization's community engagement, educational and outreach efforts. Kwofe was instrumental in navigating the theatre through the pandemic. He also played a key role in The Muny's successful $100 million Second Century Capital Campaign.Kwofe is the board president of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) and is an active contributor to the St. Louis community, serving on the Commerce Bank Advisory Board, St. Louis University High School Board of Trustees, Cor Jesu Academy Advisory Council, and as a founding board member of Atlas School. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Saint Louis Club and supports various social service organizations.In 2020 Kwofe was recognized by The St. Louis Business Journal in its “40 Under 40” class. He was a Fellowship Advisor for the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland (2018) and a recipient of The St. Louis American's Salute to Young Leaders Award (2015). In addition to his Muny work, Kwofe consults for various concerts, artist development, management and production projects, including executive producer for 2020's A New Holiday, a short musical film created by LIFE Creative Group and broadcast on local PBS networks.MAIN TAKEAWAYS:Alex worked at a women's shelter in his early 20s, which he said was emotionally taxing at times. Kwofe was a death penalty investigator for the Southern Center for Human Rights and built relationships with each person he worked with to understand their unique situation. Kwofe said the work had great value to him and any discomfort he felt didn't trump the client's reality. Doing the best job possible for the client required an emotional investment for the client to have trust in his work. You can do everything right in a job and do your absolute best and there's no change. You have to figure out how to advance over the issue. Kwofe started from the bottom, but he's now here, at the top. At 16 years old, he worked at the Muny as an usher and advanced through the administrative ranks at The Muny, including staff accountant, house manager, digital communications manager, director of marketing and communications, and managing director, and became president of the nation's oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre since 2021. Kwofe said he stayed because it was a great opportunity and a community-based and important art institute in St. Louis.People are more aware of who they are individually and comfortable with who they are. The stories and plays at the Muny aren't rewritten but show a wonderful world of diversity. To prepare the leadership that comes up after you, train those who look and don't look like you. Invest in the next generation. (ie have internship and education programs for college and high school students) and show them the art form and opportunities available to...

Jim Drew, Reporter St. Louis Business Journal joins Tom Ackerman and Carol Daniel discussing Boeing lawsuit blaming UK investment company for planned closer of supplier GKN Aerospace.     (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Dr. Frances Levine has been appointed the Interim Executive Director for the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, the Museum. Dr. Levine will lead the Museum as it searches for a permanent Executive Director, to be selected in the coming months.  ------ “Although I retired a few short months ago, I could not pass up an opportunity to lead this incredible team and project,” said Dr. Levine. “I was struck by the impact of the building, the excellence of the Museum exhibits, and the promise of the work we can do together in the St. Louis region and beyond.”  -------   Dr. Frances Levine was the President and CEO of the Missouri Historical Society and Missouri History Museum from spring 2014 until summer 2022 when she retired. Dr. Levine led the successful reaccreditation of the Missouri Historical Society by the American Alliance of Museums in 2019, and the successful integration of the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum into the institutional organization of the MHS. Under her leadership, MHS received the first ever award for Diversity Equity and Inclusion awarded by the American Alliance of Museum in 2017. In 2019, she was named one of the most influential women in business by the St. Louis Business Journal and received a National Urban League Salute to Women Award in 2018. In 2021, she received the Norman A. Stack Award for Community Relations from the Jewish Community Relations Council in St. Louis.  ----- 

Loryn Nalic of Balkan Treat Box joins us on the show. Hear about Loryn's childhood, her love story, and the passion that goes into one of St. Louis' hottest restaurants. The success in the kitchen comes as no surprise, the majority of Loryn's childhood revolved around cooking extravagant and fun meals for her family. When Loryn met Edo, she developed a love for Balkan food as she would cook to help him feel a little less homesick. The trajectory of Loryn's career changed on an intensive R&D trip to the Balkans. She quickly picked up on traditions that she could take home to St. Louis. After running a successful food truck, Balkan Treat Box found its home in Webster Groves in 2019. Nalic has been featured in Food & Wine, James Beard Finalist, St. Louis Business Journal, along with many other publications. Support the show

Jaylen Bledsoe is the Managing Partner at Flare Partners as well as a Top 40 under 40 in St. Louis according to the St. Louis Business Journal. Take a listen to this inspiring story of how Jaylen started his company at 11 years old and has grown his business into a nationwide consulting company. Jaylen is an inspiration to so many and a true STL Leader. 

On this Episode of the Enrollment Edge I talk to Dr. Dustin York, Associate Professor, Strategic Communication and Leadership at Maryville University in St Louis MO. Dustin is a Marketing Strategist and Marketing Big Thinker! We talk through some of the challenges college marketers face today in the era of extreme competition, the race to capture brand loyalty, and an environment that sees a college degree as a luxury item. And yet, through all of the challenges colleges still have options and opportunities to actually live up to their core essence of being a public service to communities. So, if you're a college marketer or are an enrollment leader, this is a game changing conversation you'll want to pay attention to. Get out a pen and notebook, here we go! About Our GuestDr. Dustin York is an Associate Professor at Maryville University in St. Louis. Prior to entering academia, Dr. York worked in public relations for the 2008 Obama Presidential campaign,  and clients like Pepsi Co., and Nike. Dr. York's specialties are two sided: interpersonal leadership communication and digital transformation in social media, which he now brings to life in the classroom. Beyond his primary passion for teaching, Dr. York is a subject matter expert for CNN, Entrepreneur.com, and Forbes, a contributor for Harvard Business Review, and serves as a national keynote speaker. Dr. York was awarded the St. Louis Business Journal 30 Under 30 Award, President's Award for Strategic Leadership and Transformation Innovation, American Marketing Association 4 Under 40, and an Apple Distinguished Educator.Have any questions or comments? Let's chat here!

Nathan Rubbelke of the St. Louis Business Journal discusses the move by Centene to pull out of naming rights for City SC's stadium. Plus, Matt Pauley and the experience American diplomats had during COVID lockdown in China.

Join Bishop Dudley and Dr. Marty K. Casey on this new podcast episode! How do you overcome hurt, disappointment, trauma and bounce back to a place of purpose? Dr Casey has the answers and techniques to move you pass hurt into being a hero to yourself and others who look to you for leadership. She brings all her past as actress, activist, personal coach and many awards from Presidential to regional to bear to elevate you into the leader you are called to be. BIO: After more than three decades as a performing artist on major global stages, Marty K. Casey, has transformed her craft beyond the world of entertainment to show the restorative power of the arts to heal hurting people. In 2020, just days before a forced lock down caused by a global pandemic, Dr. Casey performed her one-woman show in the Big Apple for the largest non-profit nation-wide, AARP New York. Casey brilliantly used the story of her own trauma-ridden life to give hope to a sold-out crowd. This performance shined the light on arts efficacy as a tool for mitigating trauma impact. Following her New York show, the close of theatres throughout the world brought an abrupt halt to Casey's live performances, a pivotal moment that prompted Dr. Casey to relaunch her artistic focus to address a more pressing societal need: trauma impact resolution. Toward this end, Casey leveraged the ARTS for therapeutic purposes, and in 2020, she founded UnGun® Institute, where the display of synergy between applied arts and trauma healing could be maximized and experienced by the masses. In the span of just two years, Dr. Casey and her Team have presented UnGun® workshops for organizations such as Preferred Family Healthcare (St. Louis, MO); St. Louis Public Schools (St. Louis, MO); Blessed are the Peace Makers and National Black Police Association (Dallas, TX); The Peace Center (Bathe, Maine); St. Louis Service Women's Post 404 (St. Louis, MO), To date, nearly 10,000 people have been positively impacted by UnGun® methodology and strategies. An ode to her entertainment roots and with expected impact on the entertainment industry, UnGun® products have been numerously featured inside the Gifting Suites of the Oscars and the Emmy Awards.Her message of healing and now her trademarked UnGun® approach for mitigating the impact of trauma have landed Dr. Casey on stages beyond the theatre to broader spaces that include government, education, business, healthcare, and community-based sectors. She has represented the UnGun® Institute as a featured presenter for the Parliament of the World's Religion Global Conference; World Unity Week; World Peace Week; Alex Haley Museum; American Voice Foundation; General Congress of Women; African American Museum; Chosen for Change Foundation; The Michael O.D. Brown Foundation; and Shoot for the Stars Foundation (Hip Hop Artist Pop Smoke Memorial Foundation) to name a few. Featured on the cover of the St. Louis Business Journal, Dr. Casey is lauded as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Businesswomen in St. Louis. In 2021, she received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award signed by President Joseph R. Biden. Dr. Casey actively serves on the Grants Council for PurposeEarth.com in alignment with her mission to heal communities through the empowerment of recovery through expressive arts. Globally recognized as a transformational trauma coach, Dr. Marty K. Casey remains committed to equipping as many people possible with strategies, tools, and techniques for eradicating harmful responses to trauma that wreak havoc on families, communities, and the world, at large. https//www.unguninstitute.com Support the showDevelop the Leader in YOU - Enroll in Classes on www.ileadacademy.net IG @BishopDudleyPHDFB @BishopDudleyPHDhttps://linktr.ee/bishopgvd

Sharon Fiehler welcomes Leslie Gill to the ABC to CEO “Preparing for the Possibility Podcast.” Leslie Gill is the President of Rung for Women — an organization that empowers women to achieve economic success, holistic well-being, and a joyful life. In this episode, Leslie shares her career story that leads her from in-demand college recruit to DC politics and then rapidly to the C-Suite.Leslie shares valuable lessons including the importance of building and maintaining relationships, trying a variety of types of roles early in your career and how she holds herself accountable today — even after so much success.. She is an award-winning woman of influence. In 2022, Leslie was named a Most Influential Women by the St. Louis Business Journal. She also received the Women In Business Award from the Minority Business Development Agency.She is a distinguished alumnus of Hampton University, where she holds a Bachelor of Arts in English degree. She also has a Master of International Business from St. Louis University. Leslie serves on the Board of Directors for St. Louis Art Fair, St. Louis Public Schools Foundation, and Park Central Development.Her years of experience in executive leadership positions combined with her deep commitment to women's issues make her uniquely positioned to lead Rung for Women.Follow us to learn more at ABC to CEO.ABC To CEOPrepares young women for the possibility of becoming not just a leader but the leaderFirmly believes that when more women are at the top, there will be a tipping point that will make equality possibleIs a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizationABC to CEO: Preparing for the Possibility Podcast is produced by Amanda Taran.

Join us this week on the Brofessional Development Podcast as Brad Loyet and Dan Greiner sit down with Nathan Rubbelke from the St. Louis Business Journal. We break down some of the most recent current events going on in the world right now. Netflix believe it or not has turned 25 years old and has over 220 million subscribers!  Who can remember getting their first DVD in the mail from Netflix! A basebal card of Mickey Mantles rookie year in 1952 sells for a record 12.6 million dollars setting a new record beating out a 9.3 million dollar jersey of Diego Maradona! How updated is your LinkedIN profile, and is it accurate? Eric Ly, the co founder of LinkedIN has created a new business called KarmaCheck that has found 1/3 of all LinkedIN profiles contain false information! Also a mission back to the moon has been delayed in what is a huge test for Boeing as NASA attempts to set foot back on the moon yet again!   

Gloria Lloyd of St. Louis Business Journal joins The Show to breakdown the decision by Centenne to stay headquartered in St. Louis and abandoning a massive office project in Charlotte. Plus, President Biden will forgive $10,000 in federal student loans.

The XFL is hiring a TON of new people, including social media managers, art directors, and more. Is the XFL spending too much money too fast? I want to hear from you!! Plus Farhan Lalji from TSN, Nathan Rubbelke from the St. Louis Business Journal, and Steve Gera from BreakAway Data all join the show to chat about the world of CFL, XFL, USFL, and more!The XFL has posted a boatload of new roles they are hiring for ahead of their 2023 kickoff including not one but TWO social media managers for each of their 8 teams and more. Where the USFL was bemoaned for months (myself included) by fans about spending too little, is the XFL spending too much too fast? I want to hear your comments and feedback!Farhan Lalji, CFL on TSN insider returns to the program to chat all things CFL week 11 including Nathan Rourke's historic performance with the BC Lions. We also chat about the potential of Nathan Rourke heading to the NFL after the 2022 CFL season and what that means for the CFL in the hierarchy of football leagues. Farhan Lalji also gives his thoughts on the recently wrapped USFL “inaugural” season and who he would place his money on between the XFL and the USFL in the US spring football market.Nathan Rubbelke from the St. Louis Business Journal stops by the show to give some insights into the XFL and their recently reported interest in bringing in investors ahead of their 2023 season kickoff. Nathan talks about the XFL's “start-up” mentality and why now might just be the perfect time to invest in this 3rd version of the XFL ahead of its launch.Finally, Steve Gera, co-founder, and president of BreakAway Data also makes an appearance to fill us in on the recent work he and his company have been doing with the XFL from a player scouting perspective. We chat Jordan Palmer being brought in as the XFL's Director of Quarterback Development, the XFL centralizing training under Sean Hayes, and the level of talent Steve is seeing at the XFL Showcases including offensives linemen and more.0:00 The Markcast Episode Promo2:18 Show Intro6:41 Solo Commentary on XFL's New Hires11:17 Farhan Lalji, CFL on TSN CFL Week 11, XFL, USFL Interview47:26 Nathan Rubbelke, St. Louis Business Journal XFL Interview1:12:42 Steve Gera, BreakAway Data XFL Interview1:35:45 Show Outro

The corporate world is challenging and onerous. It is difficult to get on top of the career ladder especially when you are surrounded by major obstacles. There is so much that one requires to understand on how to get to the top in order to become successful. About D Narain D Narain is the president of South Asia and the Global Sponsor of Bayer's Smallholder initiatives. Experienced well-rounded professional with global experiences in finance, strategy, and commercial operations. He has over three decades of global experience in food and agriculture. He was named as one of the top diverse leaders by the St. Louis Business Journal. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support

On this week's episode our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Salvatore Cincotta to discuss how to market your business in a way that builds relationships, what you should be doing to generate leads and how to target your ideal couple. About Our Guest: Sal is a noted industry writer, author, educator and publisher of Shutter Magazine, which industry pros turn to for cutting-edge technical and business insights from leading photographers. He brings his decade of corporate experience, working for the likes of Procter & Gamble and Microsoft, to the photography business, where he continues to prove himself to be a leader and innovator. Salvatore Cincotta Photography's accomplishments: Company ranked number 1,598 in the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Companies in America 2015 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America 3 years in a row – 2015, 2016, 2017 Sal's photographic rankings include statuses as a Master of WPPI and a PPA Master of Photography (M.Photog.) Named a Legend of Light by Profoto for his outstanding skill and contribution to American Photographic Community. WPPI Annual Print Competition 2017: 33 award-winning images WPPI Annual Print Competition 2016: First Place High School Senior Category; 20 award-winning images SWPP Annual Print Competition London 2016: 15 award-winning images WPPI Annual Print Competition 2015: 20 award-winning images Sal featured in St. Louis Business Journal as the “St. Louis Character” in April 2016 Find Him Here: Website: https://www.salcincotta.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salcincotta/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salcincotta/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salcincottaphoto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/salcincotta Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...this is the place to be! BE A GUEST! If you are interested in being a guest on our show, or you know someone who you would recommend, go to our website and submit a request! We will review your application and get back to you promptly. ► Website http://thevenuerx.com/submit Don't forget to smash that LIKE Button. Remember to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel and click the BELL ICON to set alerts for all our new weekly videos! CONNECT WITH US & SUPPORT!!! ✩ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thevenuerx/ ✩ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thevenuerx ✩ Website: www.thevenuerx.com ✩ Anchor: https://bit.ly/3gKSshE LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ✩ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qW7ntS✩ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gIz7h3Android: https://bit.ly/3njXOTE

“What are you starting to do now to ensure that your organization will appeal to who you're going to need in the future, so that you can attract them at the time that you need them?” -Bernie Frazier, SPHR   Today Master Certified Coach Jill Farmer talks with Bernie Frazier, talent acquisition expert. Bernie is an author, speaker, and career coach/strategist.  She spent almost 25 years leading corporate recruiting organizations, has served as keynote speaker for Fortune 500 corporations and organizations, and has coached clients globally from C-Suite executives to individual contributors.  In this episode, Bernie shares her expertise with the DocWorking audience about how employers should be thinking forward in order to put themselves in the best position to avoid a hiring crisis. She and Jill discuss how to win the healthcare staffing battle by using proven advice from Bernie. You will hear how top companies find and keep top talent, what you should be doing to increase your likelihood of attracting that talent, when you should begin looking for talent and a lot more! The talent is out there and they want to work for employers that foster a culture of balance and resilience for physicians and other medical personnel. Listen to this episode to learn how to make them want to work for you!    Author of the highly acclaimed book, “Your Success is in YOU!: Empowering and Equipping You to Create Your Best Career Ever!”, Bernie Frazier, SPHR is an author, speaker, career coach/strategist, and talent acquisition expert whose mission is to help people overcome barriers to create greater success. Bernie spent almost 25 years leading corporate recruiting organizations, has served as keynote speaker for Fortune 500 corporations and organizations, and has coached clients globally from C-Suite executives to individual contributors. She also served as the “Career Coach” on KSDK's Today in St. Louis – the St. Louis NBC affiliate, shared timeless job search tips on SiriusXM and KTRS 550 AM radio in St. Louis, has been featured in the New York Times, profiled in the St. Louis Business Journal, and is a contributing writer for Thrive Global.   To learn more about, please visit her website at www.CAREERCompassLLC.com and follow her on social media.  www.Facebook.com/CAREERCompassLLC  www.Twitter.com/BAFrazier/  www.LinkedIn.com/in/BernieFrazier https://www.instagram.com/bernie.frazier/   Find full transcripts of DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast episodes on the DocWorking Blog  The past few weeks have been busy at DocWorking! We have been working behind the scenes to add more CME credits to the THRIVE memberships. Now you can get a credit for each small group coaching session as well as for each 1:1 coaching session, so 12 credits/year from monthly small group coaching sessions plus 8 credits for our foundational StressPal course+community coaching. That means there are now up to 32 credits in our THRIVE Platinum subscription! DocWorking empowers physicians and entire health care teams to get on the path to achieving their dreams, both in and outside of work, with programs designed to help you maximize life with minimal time.   Are you a physician who would like to tell your story? Please email Amanda Taran, our producer, at podcast@docworking.com to be considered.   And if you like our podcast and would like to subscribe and leave us a 5 star review, we would be extremely grateful!   We're everywhere you like to get your podcasts! Apple iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, ListenNotes, Amazon, YouTube, Podbean   You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.    Some links in our blogs and show notes are affiliate links, and purchases made via those links may result in payments to DocWorking. These help toward our production costs. Thank you for supporting DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast!   Occasionally, we discuss financial and legal topics. We are not financial or legal professionals. Please consult a licensed professional for financial or legal advice regarding your specific situation.   Podcast produced by: Amanda Taran

Carol Daniels and Ryan Wrecker sit in during the old Charlie Brennan spot while Amy is out. They talk about the Godfrey Illinois Corn Maze, which is making a crop change this year, the Full House fake news that almost tricked Ryan, and what to expect from the return of the circus. Later, they talk with Gloria Lloyd, a reporter for the St. Louis Business Journal about the expansion of the America's Center and how much it's going to cost those who live in the city. After that, Dr. Ness Sandoval, Associate Professor, Sociology and Anthropology Program Director, and Public and Social Policy Associate Director with St. Louis University's Geospatial Institute, gives us a call to discuss migration and growing populations. 

Lisa Nichols is the CEO and co-founder of Technology Partners (TPI), a Women-Business Enterprise and provider of premier IT staffing, solutions, and IT leadership development. Named among the Most Influential Business Women (by St. Louis Business Journal), Lisa's influence has been recognized by her peers and greater St. Louis community. Lisa and her husband, Greg, founded Technology Partners in 1994 driven by their passion to revolutionize the staffing industry with their transparent business model. Their company has won many awards, including:  Best Work/Life Flexibility, 2018 and Top Workplace, 2018–2020 from the St. Louis Post Dispatch  One of the Most Innovative Companies in St. Louis by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly She also shares a lot of her story, struggles, and leadership lessons in “The Something Extra” podcast, which was inspired by her youngest daughter, Ally, who has Down syndrome. Ally scientifically has an “extra” 21st chromosome AND has many “something extras” like extra love and compassion, intuition and, in her words, “moves.” In Lisa's leadership podcast she interviews leaders from all walks of life to learn from them what it takes to be a leader in today's marketplace. Lisa speaks on topics such as “Embracing the Growth Mindset,” “Finding Your Something Extra,” and “Courage Over Comfort: Tangible Ways to Embrace the Challenge of Every Day.” In this session discover:  How to find work/life balance for yourself, or as an entrepreneurial couple running a business together  How to discover that “Something Extra” in yourself or your employees  How leaders can implement new philosophies in retaining and caring for their teams in this time of “The Great Resignation”  As a leader, helping your people find purpose in their work  How Lisa integrates her faith in work as a leader  How to respond when obstacles or challenges arise To contact Lisa, go to: https://technologypartners.net/lisa-nichols/

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Hillary Sale, Associate Dean, and Professor at Georgetown University, to discuss leadership and the importance of acting as a strong self-advocate in your career. They talk about self-advocacy, the Harvard Women's Leadership Initiative, DirectWomen, inclusion and diversity, creative friction and much more. Learn More Hillary A. Sale is a recognized expert in leadership and corporate governance. She has been a member of the FINRA Board of Governors since 2016, where she Chairs the Regulatory Policy Committee and serves on the Executive, Nominating and Governance, Compensation, and Regulatory Operations Committees. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of Foundation Press, an educational publisher of scholarly books, and a director with DirectWomen, a nonprofit focused on increasing the presence of women on public company boards. Hillary is the Chair of the DirectWomen Board Institute and serves on DirectWomen's Executive, Nominating and Governance, and Selection Committees. Hillary is also the Associate Dean for Strategy, an award-winning scholar and teacher, and the Agnes Williams Sesquicentennial Professor of Law and a Professor of Management at Georgetown University. As an industry-focused academic, she writes and speaks about leadership and corporate governance. In the spring of 2017, she was the Sullivan & Cromwell Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, teaching Women's Leadership and Corporate Boards and Governance. She is an accomplished business partner who speaks to and works with industry groups and academic audiences and was selected by the St. Louis Business Journal as a “2014 Most Influential Business Woman.” In addition to running leadership and governance programs, Hillary consults regularly with CEOs and C-suite executives on leadership, governance, strategy, inclusion and diversity, and company culture. She also develops custom executive education programs and works with business leaders in programs at Harvard Law, where she Chairs the Women's Leadership Initiative, and at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business and the Law Center. Hillary graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School and holds a master's degree in Economics from Boston University, where she also completed her B.A., summa cum laude. Before joining the Georgetown faculty, she was the Walter D. Coles Professor of Law and a Professor of Management at Washington University in St. Louis. Hillary also worked in the government investigations and corporate and securities class actions areas at WilmerHale, LLP and in Massachusetts politics.

Thoughts on the late Michael Neidorff, who was the former CEO of Centene, and his outspoken views on the region over the years. Also, the St. Louis Business Journal with an outside view on the top issues hurting the region.

On this week's episode of Questions From The Audience, Tim and Jackson host a live QFTA, answering any and all questions. This episode is spent discussing an article in the St. Louis Business Journal about the 4 obstacles that are holding St. Louis back from advancing. Please Support the Sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley Mark Hannah – Evergreen Wealth Strategies James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Mungenast Design Aire Heating & Cooling Follow us on Social Media: @TimMcKernanShow or Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow

Reporter for the St. Louis Business Journal talks about Busch Stadium selling out the summer and what this could mean for the St. Louis economy.

The Grow Show is a weekly business podcast where three business leaders take you through success stories, pain points and everything in between that comes with growing a business. If you are looking for actionable advice and tips during your daily commute, workout or focus time, this is the podcast you need to be listening to.Scott Scully, CEO at Abstrakt Marketing Group Scott has started, invested in, or played a major role in several companies over the past 28 years. His main focus has been in the Marketing and Lead Generation space, with three companies exceeding $12,000,000 in annual revenue. His current venture, Abstrakt Marketing Group, has grown by a minimum of 20% for 12 years straight, surpassed $50,000,000 in 2021, and will grow to at least $100,000,000 by 2024.He attributes his success to niche focus, powerful solutions, great team members/business partners, sound processes, and an innovative workplace culture.Jeff Winters, President at Sapper Consulting While at a previous sales position, Sapper founder Jeff Winters implemented a unique email strategy that consistently landed him in Fortune 100 boardrooms. But every time he finished his pitch, these companies would grill him on his  strategy: “Great product, but how the heck did you get this meeting?" In 2013, after hearing this a dozen-too-many times, he started Sapper Consulting. Since then, Jeff has led the business to become one of the fastest growing companies in St. Louis and was most recently featured in St. Louis Business Journal's list of 40 under 40. He is a candid, thoughtful and dynamic leader.Eric Watkins, President at Abstrakt Marketing Group  Eric started at Abstrakt Marketing Group in 2012 as an unpaid Operations Intern. In just nine short years, Eric has gone from an intern to holding a position on the Executive team. Today, he oversees the entire company as the President of Abstrakt Marketing Group. While each role that Eric has held throughout his tenure at Abstrakt has been vital, his role in the restructuring of the Partner Sales division was one of the biggest highlights. He enabled Abstrakt to grow immensely in a sustainable manner with the employee count increasing by 140%. As the company grows in revenue, leaders like Eric ensure that its culture also progresses. While it's true that Eric has already accomplished many impressive feats right after hitting the age of 30 and his career is just getting started.

Jenn is a leading executive in the baby industry. She made her mark on the world by conceptualizing, developing, patenting, manufacturing, marketing, distributing, and retailing new brands within the mom and baby space, propelling her most recent cloth diaper brand onto disposable diaper shelves in Walmart stores.Her privately held company developed out of a $100 investment and is now a multi-million dollar concept-to-consumer operation representing seven, on-shelf consumer brands that are manufactured and shipped to businesses and consumers all over the world.bumGenius, Flip, Econobum, Elemental Joy, MilkDaze, and Elemum collectively have many world-wide patents and serve the baby diapering, breastfeeding, adult incontinence, and menstrual care categories.In 2008-2009, Jenn led the effort to form and served as the founding chair of the Real Diaper Industry Association, a 501(c)6 trade association for members of the cloth diaper industry.Several years later, she founded Share the Love, a national cloth diaper bank providing essential diapers to underprivileged families living in cities across the United States.Over the last few years, Jenn has also served as a private advisor to some of the largest retailers in the world, assisting their buying teams through transitions into the cloth diaper space. She is an active voice in Congress on poverty related issues. She has served on several non-profit Boards of Directors. She has taught about various topics including entrepreneurship, platform economics, corporate social responsibility, big data analytics, and strategy at Washington University in St. Louis, Columbia University, and Virginia Tech.Notable media mentions include Time Magazine, Mothering Magazine, Parents Magazine, Pregnancy Magazine, Consumer Reports, the Washington Post and the New York Times.Other recognitions and awards include:In 2020, Jenn was a Finalist for the YPO Global Impact Award.The World Affairs Council and the St. Louis Regional International Partnership awarded Jenn their Global Pioneer Award in 2019.Jenn received a Leaders of Distinction award for Entrepreneurship from YWCA in 2017.Jenn is listed as one of 50 Missourians You Should Know.Jenn received the 40 Under 40 award from the St. Louis Business Journal.Jenn received the Most Influential Business Woman award from the St. Louis Business Journal.

George Sells is At Your Service tonight! In the first hour of tonight’s show, George chats with news anchor Sean Michael Lisle on how Batman’s nemesis the Joker has infiltrated the state of Missouri. George also speaks with Nathan Rubbelke of the St. Louis Business Journal to elaborate on how local startups made more money in 2021 than ever before. Later, George talks about the City Winery-a new addition to the City Foundry- and is joined via phone with the winery’s founder Michael Dorf.

BIO Lisa Nichols is the CEO and co-founder of Technology Partners (TPI), a Women-Business Enterprise and provider of premier IT staffing, solutions, and IT leadership development. Named among the Most Influential Business Women (by St. Louis Business Journal) this year, Lisa's influence has been recognized by her peers and greater St. Louis community. Lisa and... The post Lisa Nichols on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Hour 3: Senator Roy Blunt discusses the Supreme Court case, gas prices, energy concerns, Biden's BBB bill, and COVID. Republican strategist Gregg Keller talks about his piece in the St. Louis Business Journal about the disastrous NFL – Rams settlement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jonathan Krueger as he interviews Lisa Nichols, co-founder and CEO of St. Louis based Technology Partners.  Lisa recently was named one of the most influential businesswomen in the St. Louis Metropolitan area by the St. Louis Business Journal. This award recognizes the accomplishments of the region's women business leaders and their positive impact on industry, non-profit organizations, and the community at large.  Her company, Technology Partners, provides premier IT solutions to businesses of all sizes in the financial services, agribusiness, healthcare, and other industry sectors and has grown to more than 350 employees. Lisa also hosts the podcast, Something Extra, which averages more than 1,800 listeners worldwide.

Lisa Nichols is the CEO and co-founder of Technology Partners (TPI), a Women-Business Enterprise and provider of premier IT staffing, solutions, and IT leadership development. Named among the Most Influential Business Women (by St. Louis Business Journal) this year, Lisa's influence has been recognized by her peers and greater St. Louis community. Lisa and her husband, Greg, founded Technology Partners in 1994 driven by their passion to revolutionize the staffing industry with their transparent business model. They co-lead the business today. Greg and Lisa have made it their priority from day one to create mutual wins for their employees, clients, and the communities in which Technology Partners operates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Nichols is the CEO and co-founder of Technology Partners (TPI), a Women-Business Enterprise and provider of premier IT staffing, solutions, and IT leadership development. Named among the Most Influential Business Women (by St. Louis Business Journal) this year, Lisa's influence has been recognized by her peers and greater St. Louis community. Lisa and her husband, Greg, founded Technology Partners in 1994 driven by their passion to revolutionize the staffing industry with their transparent business model. They co-lead the business today. Greg and Lisa have made it their priority from day one to create mutual wins for their employees, clients, and the communities in which Technology Partners operates.

Melanie Scheetz and her husband are proud adoptive parents of two children. Melanie has 29 years of non-profit management experience in the areas of administration and development. She joined the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition as its Executive Director in 1999. Under her guidance, the agency developed the groundbreaking programs, Extreme Recruitment® and 30 Days to Family®. Melanie has been honored with the St. Louis Business Journal's 50 Most Influential Business Women of 2019 award; North American Council on Adoptable Children's “National Adoption Advocate” award; the Congressional “Angels in Adoption” award; and the “Women of the Well” award.Connect with her athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-scheetz-622118a/The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition strives to create permanency in foster children's lives by recruiting and supporting foster and adoptive families in the metropolitan St. Louis region.Find out more athttps://www.foster-adopt.org/https://www.facebook.com/FosterAdopt/https://www.instagram.com/foster.adopt/

The new Managing Editor for the St. Louis Business Journal discusses what's going on with Delmar Loop trolley, where things could be heading, and much more. Find Jacob's writings: https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/

Convention center backers planned on a $210 million expansion. But the funds are being blocked in St. Louis County over a two-year-old promise the council chair says wasn't kept. Jacob Kirn of the St. Louis Business Journal explains the impasse.

Jacob Kirn of the St. Louis Business Journal discusses his reporting on the Dome, which faces big maintenance needs even as it's set to soon lose funding for them. Locals' lawsuit against the NFL could change the equation.

Jacob Kirn of the St. Louis Business Journal discusses his reporting on the Dome, which faces big maintenance needs even as it's set to soon lose funding for them. Locals' lawsuit against the NFL could change the equation.

The Economic Development Editor for the St. Louis Business Journal on the latest learned from the St. Louis legal action against the Los Angeles Rams and National Football League. Follow Jacob for more: https://twitter.com/stlbizjkirn

This engaging conversation with Nathan Stooke was an eye-opener. He found a lane and grew in it. In the last 17 years, Nathan Stooke went from programming PCs to building Wisper into a successful multi-million-dollar Internet service provider. With headquarters in Mascoutah, IL, Wisper now services Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. In 2018, the FCC announced that Wisper ISP won $220.3 million of federal funding in the FCC's rural broadband auction (The Connect America Fund Phase II). This money will be distributed to Wisper over a period of ten years. Wisper was one of 103 providers to win financial support from across the country. As CEO of Wisper, Nathan has provided high-speed Internet service to tens of thousands of happy customers; many in rural areas where previous service providers had been spotty or nonexistent. Stooke is a well-respected businessman in the St. Louis area; he was selected as a "Top 30 Under 30" by the St. Louis Business Journal and named on the list of the "Top 100 St. Louisans to Know" by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly. Wisper was named one of the Top 20 Small Businesses in 2014 and one of the 50 Fastest-Growing companies in St. Louis by St. Louis Small Business Monthly. Nathan credits his battle with Dyslexia, and his competitive nature gleaned from hours of intense training, which earned him a spot on the. U.S National Swim Team as his catalyst for success. His vision is to create standards in the wireless industry, establish Wisper as a household name, and continue to serve exceptional customers in rural and metropolitan communities. When not at the office, Stooke enjoys spending time with his wife and three children and you can often find him at the McKendree Rec Plex coaching a Seahawks Swim Team. He volunteers on the Wireless Internet Service Provider Association (WISPA) board and is a founding member of the Dyslexic Advantage, an educational, scientific and charitable organization that improves the lives of those with Dyslexia. Stooke attended high school (and currently resides) in O'Fallon, IL and received his undergraduate degree and his MBA from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-stooke-76028b1/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

The St. Louis Business Journal, who covers economic development, government and courts, discusses his piece (https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2021/07/21/neidorff-wants-turnstiles-for-metrolink-its-boss.html) with the Centene CEO on his recent comments.

Author of the highly acclaimed book, Your Success is in YOU!: Empowering and Equipping You to Create Your Best Career Ever!, Bernie Frazier, SPHR is also a speaker, career coach/strategist, talent acquisition expert, and the President of CAREERCompass, LLC, a speaking and career coaching/strategy firm. Her mission is to help people overcome barriers to greater success. Bernie has shared her expertise as keynote speaker for numerous businesses and organizations, including Wells Fargo, Cisco, Emerson, Peabody Energy, Centene, Ameren, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Mercy Health, the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, and Drake University, to name a few. She has coached clients globally from C-Suite executives to individual contributors regarding career development and the fine art of job search effectiveness. Bernie also served as the Career Coach on KSDK's Today in St. Louis - the St. Louis NBC affiliate, shared timeless job search tips on SiriusXM and KTRS 550 AM radio in St. Louis, been featured in the New York Times, profiled in the St. Louis Business Journal, and is a contributing writer for Thrive Global. LINKS: Bernie Frazier LinkedIn Career Compass website Career Compass Facebook Bernie Frazier – Twitter Bernie Frazier – Instagram

John M. Jennings is President and Chief Strategist of The St. Louis Trust Company. In these roles, he leads the client service practice and is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives. John is a member of the firm's Management Committee, on its Board of Directors, and also serves on the Investment, Risk Management and Trust Committees. John works closely with client families, advising them in all areas of wealth management. Prior to joining The St. Louis Trust Company as a founding principal, John gained varied professional experience in investments, tax, estate planning and trusts in the Private Client Service group at Arthur Andersen LLP and in the Estate Planning and Tax practices at the St. Louis-based law firm, Armstrong Teasdale LLP. John earned both his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Banking (cum laude) and JD degrees from the University of Missouri. A past St. Louis Business Journal “40 under 40” honoree, John is a frequent speaker on investment, trust and various other family office topics. Personally, John is married, the father of two teenage daughters and an avid reader, skier, music lover and is vegan. He serves on the Boards of Logos School and the St. Louis Community Foundation, where he chairs its investment committee. He is also a trustee of The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra Endowment Trust. He is an instructor at the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Daily he produces an “interesting fact of the day” which can be found at http://www.theifod.com. Additionally, John is a Forbes contributor writing about wealth management topics. https://www.stlouistrust.com/author/jjennings/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Krister Ungerböck, former CEO of a global tech company, leadership language expert, in-demand keynote speaker, and author of the hit bestseller, 22 Talk SHIFTs. His insights have appeared in numerous national and international publications, including NPR, Forbes, and Entrepreneur Magazine. Prior to exiting corporate life at age 42, Krister was CEO of one of the largest family-owned software companies in the world. He led the transformation of the struggling family-owned technology business, which was valued at less than $1 million, and grew it 3,000 percent into a global market leader valued at over $100 million. In the process, the company earned five consecutive St. Louis Post Dispatch Top Workplace awards, his team achieved remarkable employee engagement levels of over 99 percent, becoming dominant players in their market niche, and Krister was awarded the St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40 award.Known for his practical, unconventional communication insights on leadership, emotional intelligence, and employee engagement, Krister has a wealth of knowledge to share in today's episode. His insights reveal not only how to become a better boss or employee, but also how to be a better family member, spouse, and friend. Tuning in, you'll learn more about his new book, 22 Talk SHIFTs, which is already changing the tone of communication and business between leaders and their teams, and he shares his personal journey and some crucial pieces of advice to transform leadership in your business, your partnerships, and your life!What you'll learn about in this episode:Learn how Krister's journey to writing this book started when he exited his family business.Krister describes the nature of the emotional conflict he had with his father.The pattern of conflict that tends to present itself in many family business dynamics.How his relationship with his father led him to write 22 Talk SHIFTs.Hear about what Krister calls business gaslighting.Why disregarding what the experts say isn't necessarily the key to success.Krister shares his turning point with his father, which started when he read his book to him.Find out why he believes that he inherited the seeds of conflict from his mother and father.Why Krister credits his book and some of the tools within it for his reconciliation with his father.The importance of surrounding yourself with peers who are also entrepreneurs.Why Krister says he had to grow his family business with one hand tied behind his back.Discover how 22 Talk SHIFTs is different to other books on communication.The value of having a universal language about leadership in the context of both businesses and personal relationships.How writing the book changed the way Krister leads and communicates.Thinking about how you can change versus convincing others to change.One crucial piece of talk shift advice: how to use a scale of one to 10 in conversations.Click Here to Download the Transcript

The editor of the St. Louis Business Journal on what they have learned about the Hoffmann Family of Companies spending spree in Missouri wine country. Here's their latest article: https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2021/05/26/winery-owner-hoffmann-family-of-companies-adds-yac.html

Matthew is an artist, educator, and community leader. His artistic body of work is multi-disciplinary and some of his favorite projects are: A Christmas Carol, an eight-minute solo-performance; Read, Sing; Resist, Melania Trump; The Talking Cure Speaks; Gay Fantasia, a late-night immersive event; CHICKEN, a solo-performance journey of life, liberty, and the pursuit of healthiness in the shadow of HIV, as well as directing productions of FROST/NIXON and 1984. As an educator he has taught at independent schools, colleges and universities across the nation. His students have gone on to careers starring in Broadway shows, television, and major motion pictures. In 2006, Matthew was a member of faculty awarded the Creative Ticket National School of Distinction Award from the John F. Kennedy Center’s Alliance for the Arts Education Network. Matthew is the Producing Executive Director at St Lou Fringe and Director of the Emerging Leaders Program & Member Relations for FOCUS St. Louis. He also owns an independent arts company named, The Drama Club STL. Matthew was honored to be named one of the 2020 Diverse Business Leaders by the St. Louis Business Journal last year for his work with St Lou Fringe.

In this episode, LT psyconnects with Dr. Borchert @danaborchertphd to talk about her journey as an I/O psychologist - what motivated her to become an I/O psychologist, the types of work she does with employees/employers, and how she and clinician psychologists collaborate. LT and Dr. Borchert also talk about how research informs her work - topics addressed: burnout, stress, COVID, and much more! This episode is also available on all major podcast platforms, Youtube and IGVT @letspsyconnect A bit about Dr. Borchert: Since starting at CMA in 2010, Dana Borchert has helped arm her clients with the tools to develop into the professionals they wanted to become. Drawing on her extensive experience, Dana works to understand each organization to help put them at ease. Her expertise is partnering with leadership to improve individual and organizational performance through succession planning, assessment, performance evaluation, M&A team evaluation, team building, and executive coaching. Dana has a unique understanding of the brain's many facets—both psychological and physiological—thanks to a Ph.D. and a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Saint Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Iowa with an emphasis in neuroscience. In addition to being recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the “30 Under 30” up-and-coming young professionals in 2012, she has co-authored publications and presented many professional papers throughout her career. She's very active in community affairs, where she has served as chairs for the St. Louis Children's Hospital Young Friends Board and the United Way of Greater St. Louis Young Leaders Society. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

In this episode we talked with Basketball Legend Angela R. Lewis.  Some may know her from her careeer playing at St. Louis University and playing professional in Germany for many years but now she is an international speaker, author and founder of Ignite Her Game Academy. She has done a lot to push the game forward to help inspire the next generation athlete. She has been featured in dozens of shows and podcasts. She has done interviews on the Black News Channel, in the St. Louis Business Journal and has worked with thousands of students in schools, camps and clinics over the last two decades. Angela takes pride in meeting and talking with families, parents, coaches and players about the game of basketball and life. Her basketball academy, IHG Academy was started to ensure girls have the life skills to conquer any challenge.Take great notes on this interview because this one is a great one! Follow on:Bryan Turner - @Coach.Bryan.Turner (Instagram)Bryan Turner - @CoachBT_Turner (Twitter)Bryan Turner - $BTHoopCoach (CashApp)https://www.bryanturnerbasketball.com​https://teespring.com/stores/the-paint

Melanie and her husband are proud adoptive parents of two children. She has 29 years of nonprofit management experience and she joined the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition as Executive Director in 1999. Under her guidance, the agency developed groundbreaking programs, Extreme Recruitment, and 30 days to Family. Melanie has been honored in the St. Louis Business Journal's 50 Most Influential Businesswoman of 2019 Award, North American Council on Adoption, Children's National Adoption Advocate Award, the Congressional Angels and Adoption Award, and Women of the Well Award and she has a BS in accountancy from Miami University.   Key Takeaways:Don't be afraid to try things. It's better to try and fail than not try at all.2020 saw more volunteer participation than any other year.It's important to make make your organization feel like one big family where everyone is welcome and working together.  Even when it's scary to take a position on an issue, you aren't always going to make everyone happy, but those aren't your people anyway. The movement toward diversity, equity, and inclusion in foster care kids and families.  “We're not the only ones doing this work, but by working together there is more strength.” - Melanie Scheetz Mentioned: The Institution for Innovation and Child Welfare https://forchildwelfare.org/ Reach out to Melanie at:Twitter: https://twitter.com/fosteradopt  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FosterAdopt/Website: https://www.foster-adopt.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foster-&-adoptive-care-coalition/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fosteradopt/_created/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgv0DWWSPIxbfEdp_sTPjw   Be more confident, credible & convincing to your board & supporters without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy.Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work. Get your free starter kit today at  www.theinfluentialnonprofit.com 

Angela Lewis is this week's phenomenal guest on the Nurah Speaks Podcast! Angela hails from St. Louis and is a former pro basketball player, championship coach, international speaker and author. Angela is the founder of Ignite Her Game Academy where she teaches girls about more than basketball. She delivers life skills using the game as an analogy for life. As basketball opened a world of opportunities for Angela, she wants the same for the girls in her programs. She has been featured on the Black News Channel, in the St. Louis Business Journal and on over 20 podcasts. Angela is committed to helping prepare the next generation of young women to lead the next and she started Ignite Her Game Academy to ensure they have the life skills to conquer any challenge. Visit her website angelarlewis.com and follow Angela on Twitter and IG @angela_r_lewis and on Facebook @angelalewisbasketball. If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to info@NurahSpeaks.com. Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com or reading her blog by clicking this link. Follow Nurah Speaks @NurahSpeaksPodcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jacob Kirn joins the program to discuss his article in the St. Louis Business Journal regarding the St. Louis lawsuit against the NFL. Jacob talks about the stadium loophole. 2013 arbitration. Tishaura Jones. Relocation task force. Explore St. Louis. Stan. The daises thoughts on the matter. Jay Nixon audio from Tim's podcast about the suit. NFL expansion. Walter Payton was going to own the STL expansion team. Stan Kroenke's prostate. Stadiums. The Dome. Iggy called August Busch for baseball tickets.   

Jacob Kirn joins the program to discuss his article in the St. Louis Business Journal regarding the St. Louis lawsuit against the NFL. Jacob talks about the stadium loophole. 2013 arbitration. Tishaura Jones. Relocation task force. Explore St. Louis. Stan. The daises thoughts on the matter. Jay Nixon audio from Tim's podcast about the suit. NFL expansion. Walter Payton was going to own the STL expansion team. Stan Kroenke's prostate. Stadiums. The Dome. Iggy called August Busch for baseball tickets.   

Dr. Casey asserts “Hurt people, Hurt people, but Healed people can Heal people.” She has set out to do just that with her latest development of UnGUN Institute, focused on disarming Trauma in individuals, to heal from collective trauma events which plague the black communities. In addition, Dr. Casey has co-created the global observance of Black SON Day. The inaugural event took place August 9, 2020 with more than 100 global networks and 50,000+ viewers engaged in a 12-hour interactive presentation and discussion, focused on implementing strategies and action plans to re-build & uplift the black community.  It is no wonder Dr. Casey was chosen for the cover and celebrated as one of the top 25 2020 Most Influential Businesswomen in St. Louis, by the St. Louis Business Journal. She has taken the stage in her city, nationally, and internationally playing the role of her lifetime as evidenced by her philanthropy and activism track record. https://unguninstitute.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mrskeshspeaks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mrskeshspeaks/support

Episode Summary : In this episode, Jay Grosman shares his story of how he has faced the challenges and bounced back, from closing down a business and losing his business partner to starting and running a successful company iAutoAgent, with his resilience, integrity, positivity, and belief in his idea. From this episode, you will learn how the right business planning, business strategy, and the attitude of not letting anything stop you can help you overcome all the stumbling blocks and achieve your goal. Name Of the Guest: Jay Grosman About the Guest : Jay Grosman is the CEO and Founder of iAutoAgent. Using his 24+ years of experience in the automotive industry, Jay serves as a consumer advocate on Fox2, and CBS. He is also on the leadership trust committee for the St.Louis Business Journal as a writer and even auditioned for Shark Tank! His company, iAutoAgent, acts as a Real Estate Agent for cars. He has created a streamlined turn-key process for both buyers and sellers to enjoy a hassle-free, straightforward, and transparent experience buying or selling a car. Social Links Of the Guest : Website - https://www.iautoagent.com Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/iautoagent/ LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaygrosman/ About the Host: Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Expert Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, three-time published Author and a #1 Bestselling Author, and Professional Speaker for small businesses and entrepreneurs. With more than forty-one years of business experience and coaching and consulting hundreds of coaches, entrepreneur's and owners in more than forty different industries to more success, Ann knows what it takes to succeed in all areas of business. After spending thirteen years in corporate business management, Ann started her journey as an entrepreneur building businesses for herself for twenty-nine years. Her first business started out of financial hardship and Ann was able to propel that business into the international market (before the internet.) After selling that business, she went on to start and build five more businesses to succeed. She has sold those businesses and today has a passion for helping small business owners and entrepreneurs build their success. She has been featured on the affiliates of ABC, NBC, CW, and FOX, among many other media outlets. Her articles have been published on Small Business Trendsetters and Business Innovators Magazine, and she has been a featured guest on multiple podcast shows such as; “Business Innovators Radio” podcast which can be heard at: BusinessInnovatorsRadio.com/Ann-Carden. She was also chosen as one of the top coaches in the world by Six-Figure Coach Magazine. Through the years Ann has educated thousands of professionals through speaking, workshops, seminars, and online platforms as a Speaker. Social Links: Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/business-consultant-coach Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/anncarden Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ann-Carden-A-Carden-Inc-110882230558068/

Daphne Benzaquen is the creative designer, CEO and founder of daph., a St. Louis-based fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by her Peruvian heritage. She was inspired to start daph. while pursuing her M.B.A. at Washington University's Olin School of Business. After having trouble finding a backpack that was functional, high quality, and fashionable, she decided to design her own bag, incorporating the unique materials and craftsmanship of Peru, and daph. was born. Founded in 2016, daph. is one of the only U.S. fashion and lifestyle brands that solely combines modern, timeless designs with Peruvian resources and handcraftsmanship. Daphne is passionate and committed to giving back, donating a portion of all daph. sales to support children with special needs in Peru. She also supports local charities in daph.'s headquarters, and is actively involved in the St. Louis fashion community, helping to mentor and support other designers and entrepreneurs, as well as serving as the marketing committee co-chair for Fashion Group International, Inc. Additionally, she serves on the Young Professionals Board for Annie's Hope. In 2019, Daphne was named one of St. Louis Business Journal's '30 under 30', and has been featured in many local media publications and news outlets, including St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Riverfront Times, Ladue News, Town & Style, Fox 2 News, ‘Show Me St. Louis', STL TV, and more. In this episode, you'll learn: How a degree in Pre-Med, a Masters in Business Administration, and her Peruvian heritage lead Daphne to start her fashion lifestyle brand daph. Why she made giving back such a big part of her brand and business -- even when she was a brand-new start-up -- and the impact it's had. How she found the factory that produced her first collection (who she still works with to this day). How she balances designing products that she personally likes with products that her customers love to buy. What she's learned adding an apparel product line to daph. How Daphne sees her customers and manufacturing partners like a community and how that has helped her during low points in her entrepreneurial journey. When she has learned to trust her gut. Why Daphne thinks it is so important for designers to visit the factories that make their products. What's next for daph. - Daphne gives us a sneak peak of what's coming for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021! People and resources mentioned in this episode: daph. website daph. on Instagram Daphne on LinkedIn Daphne's email

Jay Grosman is the Founder and CEO of iAutoAgent. Using his 23+ years of experience in the automotive industry, Jay serves as a consumer advocate on Fox2, and CBS. He is also on the leadership trust committee for the St.Louis Business Journal as a writer and even auditioned for Shark Tank! His company, iAutoAgent, acts as a Real Estate Agent for cars. He has created a streamlined turn-key process for both buyers and sellers to enjoy a hassle-free, straightforward, and transparent experience buying or selling a car. Find out more about Jay at the below links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaygrosman/ http://facebook.com/iautoagent https://twitter.com/iautoagent https://twitter.com/iautoagent ...and as always, enjoy the listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/archdevops/support

In this episode, hear about customer-centric marketing from Joe Sullivan, the founder of Gorilla 76, “The Industrial Marketing Agency”. Joe's mission is to help midsized B2B manufacturers identify, attract, engage and drive sales opportunities with ideal-fit customers by building online marketing and sales programs. In addition to co-leading the company, Joe creates video content on behalf of Gorilla 76 and serves as the company sales and marketing lead. He was named as one of St. Louis’ “Top Young Entrepreneurs” by the Small Business Monthly and to the 2012 St. Louis Business Journal’s “30 Under 30” class. Read more at: https://www.gorilla76.com/ Visit the Entrepreneur Presenters for August 2nd at their Websites: Paul Cunningham with Leatherhead Sports, which offers custom-made leather vintage sports balls. From footballs, to soccer balls, basketballs to baseballs, Leather Head sports balls are made for connecting with the people and you can even design your own ball as well at, https://www.leatherheadsports.com/ Cheryl Poldrugach with Panic Aide, offers powerful, all natural, 2 oz shots to combat anxiety, panic attacks and sleep issues. The elixers are formulated with ingredients such as magnesium, valerian root, ashwagandha, 5-HTP, L-Letheanine, G.A.B.A and chamomile, at https://panicaide.com/. Beth Nydick is a Business & Publicity Strategist who helps her clients Be visible, Get press and Rock their business! She is also the co-author of "Clean Cocktails", which features cocktail recipes that use nothing but naturally low-calorie spirits; fresh juices loaded with vitamins; gentle sweeteners and anti-inflammatory spices ―the perfect alternative to drinks that are typically loaded with refined sugars, artificial flavors, and dyes, at https://bethnydick.com/ Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.

In this episode, we talk to Erin Joy (Founder Of Black Dress Circle)as we discuss her book "The Anatomy Of Accomplishment" , how she works with her clients, and the great finds she gets from thrift shopping.  Follow Erin on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook **More On Erin** A third-generation female entrepreneur, Erin Joy understands the rewards and challenges of starting a company and fueling its success. She has made it her life's mission to provide business owners with the resources, services, and support they need to be successful in business and life. After 15 years spent selling and consulting in the real estate industry, in 2011 Erin shifted her focus to business consulting and executive coaching services. In response to market need, she also introduced Black Dress Circles® . These monthly, peer-driven roundtables offer support, guidance, and insights specifically for women business owners. In addition to one-on-one consulting and roundtable facilitation, Erin also shares her significant knowledge and insights on a variety of business topics through other channels, including her ongoing series of podcasts, videos, and workshops. Furthermore, she has created several helpful free business resource documents that are available for immediate download. In 2019, she launched BDC University, the educational arm of her company. Erin is a sought-after speaker and thought leader. She has spoken at the Midwest Women Business Owners' Conference, the St. Louis Business Journal Women's Conference, and the Missouri Athletic Club's Women of Distinction Luncheon, and the American Business Women's Alliance, National Women's Leadership Conference. She has been featured in USA Today, St. Louis Business Journal, Entrepreneur Quarterly, St. Louis Post Dispatch, St. Louis Magazine, The Women's Journal, Sophisticated Living, Great Day St. Louis, St. Louis FOX2, KTRS 550am, and Biz Women Rock Podcast, to name a few. For three consecutive years, she produced the national award-winning Midwest Women Business Owners' (MWBO) Conference and is currently the administrator of a thriving MWBO Group on Facebook. Her success in this arena caught the attention of national event producers and she was asked to serve on the advisory board for the inaugural Women Future Conference in New York City in 2019, where she will also be moderating a panel. Erin's business, Black Dress Circle (formerly known as Black Dress Partners), has been recognized several years in a row as a top consulting firm in the St. Louis area. Erin was designated one of the top 100 St. Louisans to know in 2016 and 2019. She was also honored with the international Enterprising Women of the Year Champion Award in 2019 and recognized as one of the Best Companies of 2019 in the Business Services Category by the Women World Awards®. Erin received her bachelor's degree in marketing from University of Missouri-Columbia and her Master of Arts in human resources management from Washington University in St. Louis. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in business psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology to further enhance her ability to offer actionable, insightful advice to help people and businesses thrive. Want to connect with Erin? Email her at erin.joy@blackdresscircle.com Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson  Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: **Show Theme**  Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald  **Break Theme** Cielo - Huma-Huma  Sponsors/Partners Purchase a Flexio Series sprayer from Wagner Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at ladder.sport. That's “BETTEREVERYDAY” for 30% off at ladder.sport.

In November of 2018, Missouri voted to legalize medical use of cannabis, making them the 33rd state to do so. As the state builds momentum toward adult use, a number of interesting things are happening that prove how different just every path to legalization is. Today's guest is Internist Mimi Vo. Mimi graduated from medical school at the age of 23, and discovered that there was a massive educational gap when it came to the potential use of cannabis. Now, in addition to practicing medicine in St. Louis as the CEO of Vo Medical Clinic, she's also one half of YEN-ology, an organization representing healthcare and patient rights for cannabis patients, and the Head of Healthcare Education and Training at the Missouri Medical Cannabis Trade Association. The St. Louis Business Journal also named her one of the most influential businesswomen of 2019. Today, Mimi joins the podcast to tell the story of her own awakening to the medical potential of cannabis, the promising research she's seen in medical cannabis, and how the coronavirus crisis is impacting cannabis business owners on both sides of the industry at this time. KEY TAKEAWAYS How Mimi discovered the potential of medical cannabis - and used data, not stories, to change her strict father's perception of cannabis. Why cannabis is essentially apolitical in Missouri - and why rural communities actively want cannabis businesses to open there. How the COVID-19 crisis changed the developing cannabis industry in Missouri - and the frustrations Mimi has faced as a medical practitioner. Why attempts to keep the global economy moving could negatively impact cannabis prohibitions - and the unique challenges for businesses that can't qualify for any federal aid money. How universities are finally formally integrating cannabis science, extraction, and dispensary procedures into their curriculum - and why it looks a lot like trade programs for wine and beer.  Show Notes For complete show notes, including transcripts, takeaways, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit SoHoExp.com To learn more about the podcast and get access to all episodes, visit: SoHoExp.com/GreenRepeal

Bernie Frazier, SPHR is the Founder and President of CAREERCompass, LLC, a speaking and career strategy and coaching firm in St. Louis, MO. Bernie is an author, speaker, and career strategist who spent years leading the corporate talent acquisition function for several multi-national organizations. She has presented for numerous businesses and organizations including Wells Fargo, Emerson, and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals to name a few. She has also coached professionals from around the globe from C-suite leaders to individual contributors. Bernie also shares career-related knowledge every Monday morning on KSDK's Today in St. Louis, the St. Louis NBC affiliate, has been profiled in the St. Louis Business Journal, and is a contributing writer for Thrive Global. To learn more about Bernie and CAREERCompass, www.Facebook.com/CAREERCompassLLC www.Twitter.com/BAFrazier www.LinkedIn.com/in/BernieFrazier www.YouTube.com/CAREERCompassLLC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mrskeshspeaks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mrskeshspeaks/support

We live in a very diverse city with hard working people. Many of the folks in our region are hard working immigrants who are helping to make St. Louis a great city and region to LIVE, WORK and PLAY. The St. Louis Mosaic Project is a wonderful organization that helps to ease the transition for many of these individuals as they make St. Louis home. On this episode, Christy and Cheryl welcome Vin Ko, a friend and colleague from Mosaic and Cuong Dang, an energetic and ambitious entrepreneur who hails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and is a graduate of Maryville University. Cuong is founder and CEO of the St. Louis based tech company, Enliven, and owner of Lac Brewing, a craft brewery in Vietnam. In 2015, Cuong received the Diverse Business Leader award from the St. Louis Business Journal and in early 2016 was inducted into the Regional Business Council's Leadership 100 network. Cuong's drive to support fellow immigrant entrepreneurs in the St. Louis region fits with his philosophy of adding meaning and value to society. In addition to volunteering as an ambassador to immigrant entrepreneurs for St. Louis Mosaic Project, he currently serves as the Vice President of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC). It is through both organizations that Cuong and Vin have the opportunity to work together. Spend some time getting to know Vin and Cuong - spoiler: they are smart and FUNNY - and find out how each is helping make St. Louis a wonderful place to do business and build a fulfilling life. In this episode: - Finding unique business opportunities - Doing business overseas - Beyond the contracts: Trust and its vital role i - Work-Life Balance - Goal Oriented vs. Time/Task Oriented business strategy - Risk tolerance and Fear - The need for a collaborative team and/or co-founder with complimentary skills and shared values - You don't have to and can't know it all, nor do this by yourself - The problem with multiple priorities www.stlmosaicproject.org www.enlivenhq.com

We live in a very diverse city with hard working people. Many of the folks in our region are hard working immigrants who are helping to make St. Louis a great city and region to LIVE, WORK and PLAY. The St. Louis Mosaic Project is a wonderful organization that helps to ease the transition for many of these individuals as they make St. Louis home. A couple of episodes ago, we had Betsy Cohen, Executive Director for Mosaic on the podcast with Julie Li, Founder of Create Space Generator and Lulu Fresh Express. On this episode, Christy and Cheryl welcome Vin Ko, a friend and colleague from Mosaic and Cuong Dang, an energetic and ambitious entrepreneur who hails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and is a graduate of Maryville University. Cuong is founder and CEO of the St. Louis based tech company, Enliven, and owner of Lac Brewing, a craft brewery in Vietnam. In 2015, Cuong received the Diverse Business Leader award from the St. Louis Business Journal and in early 2016 was inducted into the Regional Business Council's Leadership 100 network. Cuong's drive to support fellow immigrant entrepreneurs in the St. Louis region fits with his philosophy of adding meaning and value to society. In addition to volunteering as an ambassador to immigrant entrepreneurs for St. Louis Mosaic Project, he currently serves as the Vice President of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC). It is through both organizations that Cuong and Vin have the opportunity to work together. Spend some time getting to know Vin and Cuong - spoiler: they are smart and FUNNY - and find out how each is helping make St. Louis a wonderful place to do business and build a fulfilling life. In this episode: - Finding unique business opportunities - Doing business overseas - Beyond the contracts: Trust and its vital role i - Work-Life Balance - Goal Oriented vs. Time/Task Oriented business strategy - Risk tolerance and Fear - The need for a collaborative team and/or co-founder with complimentary skills and shared values - You don't have to and can't know it all, nor do this by yourself - The problem with multiple priorities www.stlmosaicproject.org www.enlivenhq.com

ETHINKSTL005: What's on your plate? Busy Mompreneur Producer Jade Harrell talks balance, systems and priorities. As an entrepreneur, your life and business can get pretty hectic. Cheryl and Christy sit with Entrepreneurially Thinking's producer Jade Harrell. She's a mom, wife, radio personality, producer and entrepreneur. She understands busy. However, she's learned how to make it all work together for good. Getting out of your own way - explore the importance of prioritizing your opportunities, honing your skills and harnessing your passion to grow your department, business, side-hustle - whatever project or venture has taken hold of your heart and mind. Jade Harrell comes to the other side of the production as a guest to talk about her personal journey. As Jade grows into her role as an independent producer, emcee and media personality she shares the books, mentors and other resources that have helped her embrace her passion and live her dream. Jade Harrell is the charismatic creator and executive producer of RareGem Productions, a positive media production, promotion and creative consultation company. Named "Positivity's Greatest Promoter" by "Who's Who Publishing," Jade's voice reverberates globally through multiple platforms of strictly positive programming. She recently was inducted to the Grace Hill Women's Business Center Wall of Fame, featured in the St. Louis American, The St. Louis Business Journal and her contributing work recognized for Focus St. Louis, 19th Annual "What's Right with the Region!" Awards.