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I'm thrilled to bring you a conversation with a visionary leader whose work is reshaping healthcare innovation—Vic Gatto. Vic is the driving force behind Elevate Health 2050, a bold initiative exploring the transformative potential of Web3, AI, and biotech to redefine healthcare's future, with a special focus on accessibility and impact—areas that touch the lives of women and children every day. Before this, Vic carved his path as the founder and Managing General Partner of Jumpstart Capital, where he's invested in over 200 early-stage healthcare startups, proving that innovation thrives beyond Silicon Valley's shadow, right here in Middle America. Vic's journey began with a Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College, giving him a broad foundation, followed by a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, equipping him with the strategic insight to navigate the complex world of venture capital. His entrepreneurial roots trace back to the 1990s, when he co-founded a software company in Boston, growing it from a small team to over 250 employees before selling it—a testament to his ability to build from the ground up. But Vic's story isn't just about credentials or exits; it's about a man who sees healthcare as a mission, not just a market. With Elevate Health 2050, he's pushing boundaries to ensure that the next generation—our women and children—benefits from cutting-edge solutions tailored to their needs. Today, we'll explore how his vision bridges technology and human health, and what it means for families everywhere. So, grab a cup of tea, settle in, and let's welcome Vic Gatto to the show. Enjoy, Dr. M

In this conversation, Benny Carreon, Dennis, and Brett Wade discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on small businesses. They explore how AI can enhance productivity, streamline operations, and provide opportunities for small business owners to focus on their strengths. The discussion covers practical applications of AI, tools available for small businesses, and strategies for integrating AI into daily operations. Brett Wade works with companies on strategy execution and process efficiency through automation, artificial intelligence, and organizational alignment. After several years managing operations, Brett began his 15-year consulting career, where he has guided large organizations making drastic pivots and smaller firms experiencing high- growth. He specializes in process design, developing execution plans based on company strategy, and driving results based on those plans. He is an Airborne veteran of the Iraq War and received his MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University.Contact Information Brett Wade 615-305-7416 or feel free to email at bwade@ ai-solutions-consulting.com.Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group;https://velocitytechnology.group/Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com ; www.worxsolution.com

In this conversation, Benny Carreon, Dennis, and Brett Wade discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on small businesses. They explore how AI can enhance productivity, streamline operations, and provide opportunities for small business owners to focus on their strengths. The discussion covers practical applications of AI, tools available for small businesses, and strategies for integrating AI into daily operations. Brett Wade works with companies on strategy execution and process efficiency through automation, artificial intelligence, and organizational alignment. After several years managing operations, Brett began his 15-year consulting career, where he has guided large organizations making drastic pivots and smaller firms experiencing high- growth. He specializes in process design, developing execution plans based on company strategy, and driving results based on those plans. He is an Airborne veteran of the Iraq War and received his MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University.Contact Information Brett Wade 615-305-7416 or feel free to email at bwade@ ai-solutions-consulting.com.Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group;https://velocitytechnology.group/Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com ; www.worxsolution.com

Well before October 7th 2023, we were already witnessing too many examples of the worst in higher education with a lack of diversity of ideas and debate. Numerous U.S. college campuses had become intellectual and ideological monocultures. Then, immediately following October 7th, we saw something much darker, but perhaps we shouldn't have been surprised. Many of us lament what is happening in higher education. But at CallMeBack, we have also observed some bright spots — universities with inspiring leaders and healthy intellectual climates —  and we want to try to understand what is happening at these universities that have bucked the trend. In this episode, we have a discussion about Vanderbilt University. Our guest is Daniel Diermeier, Vanderbilt University's ninth chancellor. He previously served in leadership roles at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and at the University of Chicago, where he served as dean of the Harris School of Public Policy.  In addition to his role as chancellor, Diermeier is University Distinguished Professor in the Owen Graduate School of Management and Distinguished University Professor of Political Science in the College of Arts & Science. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Guggenheim Foundation. He has published five books and more than 100 research articles in academic journals.  In our conversation, which was recorded on campus, Chancellor Diermeier discusses how the university has developed its policies around free speech, institutional neutrality, and campus order. In the face of staggering levels of intolerance -- not to mention pro-Hamas protests effectively taking over some campuses -- has Vanderbilt become a model for how to get it right? The article referenced in this episode - Chancellor Diermeier's piece in the Wall Street Journal, ‘Free speech Is Alive and Well at Vanderbilt University' https://www.wsj.com/articles/free-speech-is-alive-and-well-at-vanderbilt-university-023884d1 Additional piece recommended, Chancellor Diermeier in the Wall Street Journal: ‘Scholarly Associations Aren't Entitled to Their Opinions' https://www.wsj.com/opinion/scholarly-associations-arent-entitled-to-their-opinions-it-chills-debate-harms-young-faculty-2584c09c?st=LK2G22&reflink=article_imessage_share

We had the honor of speaking at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management all about balancing our business with marriage, family and everything in-between. We loved this interview and Q&A and couldn't wait to share it with you all. Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Listen to our “Worst Dates” Episode ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reacting-to-your-worst-date-stories-of-all-time/id1485740243?i=1000664610493 Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew's Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew's Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Tom Steenburgh, Ralph Owen Dean and Professor of Marketing (since July 2023) at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. He's an expert in business-to-business marketing and sales, and believes in the power of collaboration between academics and business leaders to explore novel research ideas and solve real-world problems.Prior to coming to Owen, Dean Steenburgh served as the Richard S. Reynolds Professor and Senior Associate Dean of the Full-Time Program at the Darden School of Business. Before joining Darden, he was on the faculty at the Harvard Business School where he developed electives and led executive education courses in business-to-business marketing and sales. Tom Steenburgh is a co-founder of the Thought Leadership on the Sales Profession conference, a unique event that brings together leading academics and senior business leaders to discuss cutting-edge ideas and practices in sales.Tom bring his deep experience in business-to-business marketing and strategizing to our conversation, where the focus is on such topics as:•choosing a strategic direction and mobilizing that strategy•why Owen is expanding its reach by opening a campus in West Palm Beach, FL•finding ways to cultivate the great ideas often hidden in the "trenches"•leading faculty and staff through strategic visioningLearn more about Thomas SteenburghComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cliff Goldmacher, a Grammy-recognized songwriter, about the parallels between songwriting and business. Cliff shared valuable insights on how songwriting can help improve creativity, communication, collaboration, and innovation in the business world. We discussed the importance of balancing emotion and story in communication, the power of repetition in messaging, and the significance of vulnerability and risk-taking in creativity. Cliff's journey from songwriter to speaker and thought leader exemplifies the idea that the way you do anything is the way you do everything. Overall, the episode provided a unique perspective on how songwriting principles can be applied to enhance business practices and creativity. Cliff Goldmacher is a GRAMMY-recognized, #1 hit songwriter, two-time TEDx speaker and author who, for the past nine years, has been helping organizations innovate and build their creative confidence by teaching them to write songs. Cliff's work has been featured in Forbes and Cliff's book, The Reason For The Rhymes: Mastering The Seven Essential Skills of Innovation by Learning to Write Songs, encapsulates the principles of his workshops. Cliff's clients include Deloitte, Bank of America, IDEO, the ATD and Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management. And be sure to subscribe to The Self-Employed Life in Apple Podcasts or follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode. Everything you need can all be found at jeffreyshaw.com.  Cliff Goldmacher, thank you so much for being here! Remember, you might be in business FOR yourself but you are not in business BY yourself. Be your best self. Be proud and keep changing the world. Guest Contact – https://www.thereasonfortherhymes.com/ Cliff Goldmacher on LinkedIn (@cliffgoldmacher) Contact Jeffrey – SelfEmployedNewsletter.com JeffreyShaw.com Books by Jeffrey Shaw Business Coaching for Entrepreneurs Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable Resources – The Self-Employed Business Institute You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out! Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that's keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You'll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap. Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed! Is your website speaking the right LINGO of your ideal customers? Having reviewed hundreds of websites, I can tell you 98% of websites are not. Fill out the simple LINGO Review application and I'll take a look at your website. I'll email you a few suggestions to improve your brand message to attract more of your ideal customers. Fill out the application today and let's get your business speaking the right LINGO! Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about reconnecting with our creativity by becoming a beginner again. As children, we are constantly pushed outside of our comfort zones. But as adults with more control over how we spend our time, we often avoid trying new things unless we're guaranteed to do them well. This week, I'm talking with Cliff Goldmacher, a professional songwriter and music producer, about his unique approach to helping teams explore their innate creativity. Cliff works with teams to write songs, which stretches their comfort zones and strengthens their connections to each other while helping them tap their own creativity. If you've ever told yourself, “I'm not creative,” you'll feel differently after hearing this conversation.About My GuestCliff Goldmacher is a GRAMMY-recognized, #1 hit songwriter, two-time TEDx speaker and author who, for the past nine years, has been helping organizations innovate and build their creative confidence by teaching them to write songs. Cliff's work has been featured in Forbes and Cliff's book, The Reason For The Rhymes: Mastering The Seven Essential Skills of Innovation by Learning to Write Songs, encapsulates the principles of his workshops. Cliff's clients include Deloitte, Bank of America, IDEO, the ATD and Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management.~Connect with Cliff:Five Daily MicroCreativity Exercises: https://se295.infusionsoft.com/app/form/tr4tr-creativity-tip-sheetWebsite: https://www.TR4TR.com Work with Organizations: https://www.thereasonfortherhymes.com/workshops/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/coachingJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com

On this episode, Dr. Jason Stansbury discusses the destructive impact of sin on the marketplace and what Christians ought to do about it. Jason Stansbury is the James and Judith Chambery Chair for the Study of Ethics in Business at Calvin University, the denominational university of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. He earned a PhD in Organization Studies from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University in 2011. Before graduate school, he worked as a Systems Analyst and then as a Consultant in the Detroit office of Deloitte Consulting. He graduated from the University of Michigan with Honors in Economics.  Jason is a former Executive Director of the Society for Business Ethics, an international association of business ethics scholars, and received that organization's Presidential Award for Service in 2023. Jason's research is on religious ethics in organizations, moral imagination, and the application of Christian theological concepts in business ethics.  His calling to the management academy is informed by his desire to forge and share insights into faithfulness and ethics that he wishes he had during his consulting career. A native of Atlanta, Jason lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife and colleague Marilyn Stansbury, herself a Deloitte alumna who also serves on the accounting faculty of the Calvin University School of Business. Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com  

On this episode, Dr. Jason Stansbury discusses the destructive impact of sin on the marketplace and what Christians ought to do about it. Jason Stansbury is the James and Judith Chambery Chair for the Study of Ethics in Business at Calvin University, the denominational university of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. He earned a PhD in Organization Studies from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University in 2011. Before graduate school, he worked as a Systems Analyst and then as a Consultant in the Detroit office of Deloitte Consulting. He graduated from the University of Michigan with Honors in Economics.  Jason is a former Executive Director of the Society for Business Ethics, an international association of business ethics scholars, and received that organization's Presidential Award for Service in 2023. Jason's research is on religious ethics in organizations, moral imagination, and the application of Christian theological concepts in business ethics.  His calling to the management academy is informed by his desire to forge and share insights into faithfulness and ethics that he wishes he had during his consulting career. A native of Atlanta, Jason lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife and colleague Marilyn Stansbury, herself a Deloitte alumna who also serves on the accounting faculty of the Calvin University School of Business. Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com  

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down again with Logan Sekulow. Logan  is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, radio show host, and podcaster. Logan holds degrees from Full Sail University in Film and Entertainment Business as well as a Certificate in Leadership Excellence in Executive Leadership from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. He co-hosts the longest running Walt Disney World Podcast and co-host of the Sekulow Brothers Podcast.  Logan began his television career at the popular kids network Nickelodeon. His directorial credits include the feature film As Dreamers Do: The Amazing Life of Walt Disney, the award-winning documentary Welcome Home, Dick Van Dyke, and the pro wrestling TV show Dojo Pro. In 2014 Logan relaunched  Laugh-O-Gram Studios was relaunched under the guidance of  A filmmaker and broadcaster whose credits include working for and with the biggest names in family entertainment including The Walt Disney Company. His latest movie project, this time as prodcuer and writer, Jingle Smells, he family-friendly holiday film's all-star cast includes John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard, Smallville), Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, The Expendables), and Ben Davies (Courageous, War Room). If you don't blink you may even find Terry as a pirate.  Join Logan Sekulow and Terry as they  unpack about the challenges of making and releasing a movie, the strategic decisions involved in distribution and promotion, the importance of seeking feedback and maintaining authenticity, and the potential of exploring alternative platforms for content creation. If you stick around to the end you will hear some random thoughts about the band KISS and thier farewell tour and what legacy looks like. Discover why your ideas aren't trash and how to believe in something all the way. Find out more at http://terryweaver.com and join Terry at the Thing at http://thething.live and use the code PODCAST for a discount.

As the CEO and Co-founder of Minno, a subscription digital media platform with a focus on supporting Christian kids and families, I lead a team of passionate and talented professionals who share a common vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the digital media industry, I have a proven track record of launching new businesses, securing start-up financing, developing innovative products, and growing online communities and e-commerce platforms. Before founding Minno, I was the Co-CEO of Creative Trust Ventures, where I led the financing, development, and commercialization of Buck Denver Asks...What's in the Bible? created by VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer. I also co-founded JellyTelly, a subscription-video-on-demand platform for Christian kids and families. In addition, I have been teaching E-commerce and Internet Marketing at the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University since 2008. My specialties include start-ups, online marketing, product development, customer relationship management, site optimization, conversion rate optimization, direct marketing, business development, and digital media.

AIming for Economic Antifragility With economic resilience elusive - what role, if any, can regulation play in unlocking innovation? What is the ecosystemic impact of regulation?    Join our co-hosts as they explore the role of AI in our economy with Professor Luke Froeb, former Chief Economist at the US Department of Justice and at the Federal Trade Commission.   This episode packs heady and hard-hitting perspectives on a full spectrum of economic implications - the need for regulation in the AI ecosystem; surprising correlations between Generative AI and the Search Engine market; funding and development of AI models; the future of intellectual property rights within the context of large language models and generative AI; and the hype and potential promise of the current inflection point with Generative AI.    Guest: Luke Froeb, Professor at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management   Co-Hosts: G. Edward Powell, PhD, CEO, TensorX, Inc James Villarrubia, White House Presidential Innovation Fellow & Digital Strategist for CAS, NASA

In this episode, we are delighted to have Arvind Balasundaram as our guest, who serves as the head of the Commercial Insights & Analytics (I&A) division at Regeneron, a pioneering biotechnology firm renowned for its groundbreaking medical innovations. Our conversation centers around data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI)'s pivotal role in the Life Sciences industry. Arvind shares his insights on the three significant shifts currently unfolding in the realm of data and analytics, and he delves into the crucial consideration of quantity versus quality when making data-driven decisions. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how the dynamics of this industry are transforming.   IN THIS EPISODE:   [4:06] Arvind discusses significant changes in data and analytics and focuses on the first major change. [8:18] The second major change is the evolution from small data to big data we can store.   [10:43] The third change is how much data we have to parse before we get to knowledge and how quickly we have to turn it around from input to output. [12:41] Arvind shares his thoughts on the quality versus the quantity of insights and what insights and analytics are all about. [17:56] Arvind discusses how you make choices on what data you select. [22:34] Arvind explains why decision-makers need to drop their biases regarding data curation, and he gives an example. [25:55] Arvind discusses the realm of possibility versus probability.  [33:44] Arvind explains what he sees as the challenges moving forward and how he sees mindset and culture changing.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   The concept of having more data is good; however, what is more important is getting the data you need, not just more and more in quantity. The cost of data can be prohibitive, so the selection of the data used is critical. Data that includes sentiment would be a more accurate way of doing insights and analytics in healthcare.   BIOGRAPHY: Arvind Balasundaram    Arvind leads the Commercial Insights & Analytics (I&A) group at Regeneron, a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. In this capacity, he oversees the implementation of deep insight frameworks and analytical capabilities to help bring the power of science and new medicines to patients who need them. A primary focus of the I&A group is to help realize Regeneron's mission to do well by doing good. Prior to Regeneron, Arvind also spent time at Sanofi, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Pfizer, mainly on the early pipeline and launch side of the business. During his tenure at these companies, he participated in several industry-leading pharma brand launches, spanning diverse therapeutic areas.  Arvind earned his MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. He also recently attained the Award of Achievement in Digital Analytics degree from the University of British Columbia (in association with the Digital Analytics Association) and a Certification in Data Science at UC Irvine (in association with Predictive Analytics World). He is a former Associate in the Applied Analytics Capstone program at Columbia University and a member of the Design Thinking Advisory Board at Rutgers University. Arvind is a past President of the Pharmaceutical Management Science Association (PMSA). His interests include exploring new capabilities to enrich the understanding of customer experience and engagement in omnichannel business ecosystems, staying engaged in the evolution of machine intelligence and AI, and identifying choice contexts and biases in noisy decision-making environments.    YOUR HOST: JASMEET SAWHNEY    Jasmeet Sawhney is a life sciences industry executive, marketing leader, and serial entrepreneur with deep roots in technology and data analytics. He is currently the global head of marketing at Axtria. Jasmeet has over 20 years of experience in the life sciences domain and has helped build and scale three successful companies. He has received several company and individual awards, including Inc 500, Deloitte Fast 500, Crain's NY Fast 50, NJBiz Fast 50, Business of the Year, SmartCEO Future 50, Top CMO, Forty Under 40, and many more.   Jasmeet Sawhney - LinkedIn   Axtria on LinkedIn   Arvind Balasundaram - LinkedIn

Welcome to episode 404 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, brought to you this week by Fresh Books. This week Cale Genenbacher, founder of LOGE, joins me to tell us how Loge is more than just a place to stay. Think of them as a home base for your next adventure. Close enough to get here but far enough to get away. And, with everything, you could want to get outside and explore. Cale's background as a leader combined with his love of the outdoors and all things active, led him to founding LOGE in 2016. A West Point grad, Cale served as an infantry officer in the Army for over five years. After earning his MBA from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management Cale worked at Microsoft in Seattle, WA, before starting LOGE. Facebook Twitter Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!   Sign up for my Newsletter HERE.   I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!   You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com   Or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Show Notes Welcome to episode 404 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast, brought to you this week by FreshBooks. This week, Cale Gennenbacher, founder of LOGE, joins me to tell us how [00:00:50] Lodge is more than just a place to stay. Think of them as a home base for your next adventure. Close enough to get here, but far enough to get away. And with everything you could want to get outside and [00:01:00] explore. Cale's background as a leader, combined with his love of the outdoors and all things active, led him to founding LOGE in 2016. A West Point grad, Cale served as an infantry [00:01:10] officer in their army for over five years. After earning his MBA from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, Cale worked at Microsoft in Seattle before starting LOGE. Welcome to the show, Cale. Thanks for having me. Yeah. Good to catch up with you. You sound like a busy guy. I think you, just, you're all over the place seeing all [00:01:30] the properties and whatnot. That's pretty cool. Yeah, I know. We're, incredibly busy right now. A lot of travel, but the nice part is, typically a pretty beautiful location. yeah, keep them [00:01:40] busy. - Good for you. So let's begin with maybe your most adventurous outdoor role, the U. S. Army 101st Airborne. I guess you served five [00:01:50] years a year, which was in Afghanistan. Give us the Twitter version of that adventure. That sounds wild. Yeah, it was, it was an incredible time. I mean, it feels like a [00:02:00] lifetime ago. But, most of those five years, I was an infantryman, so most of those... Five years were spent outside. And I'll tell you what, like that we're in the Eastern part of Afghanistan, [00:02:10] real close to the border of Pakistan and some of the most beautiful mountains I've been in my life, but, a ton of leadership lessons, a lot of time, I'm a big runner. And I don't say [00:02:20] that because a lot of time spent, moving and suffering, but, a great experience and, a lot of time in the woods and mountains, which is where I'm happiest. it was an incredible adventure. I don't think you can [00:02:30] replicate it. I have a good buddy of mine that ran an expedition company over there that did, adventures in those mountains, and just sad to see what happened. It's amazing. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. It's [00:02:40] a, it is a beautiful part of the world. just a tough part of the world for the people that live there and everything else. But, yeah, I mean, it was an incredible adventure and very, shaping [00:02:50] in terms of, life, especially at that age. -So then after the army, you went and got your MBA from Vanderbilt. What inspired that move? Yeah. it [00:03:00] was, I actually love the army and, had planned to spend a lot more time there than what I did. My wife was in the army as well. She was a Black Hawk pilot and we [00:03:10] found out we were having our first kid. And we hadn't, we didn't see each other very much in the army and, didn't want to necessarily kind of do that with our first daughter in terms of not being there. [00:03:20] And yeah, I had, I, I wish I could say I had a huge strategy, but I just knew that I didn't know what I actually wanted to do after the army. And so my thought was, going to [00:03:30] business school, I wanted to go to, a great business school, which Vanderbilt certainly is. to kind of immerse myself back in the business world and figure out, truly what I wanted to do. So it was, [00:03:40] it was a family move, as much as anything else to kind of chart the next path in my life post army. -That makes sense. Yeah. So let's get back to the outdoors. Did you camp or hike or hunt [00:03:50] fish as a kid? Yeah. I mean, I grew up in central Illinois, there's not like skiing and rock climbing. All those things aren't a big part of life, but we definitely hunted [00:04:00] and fished a lot of, ball sports to baseball, soccer, football, but, deer and Turkey, my brother did a little bit more, duck too. And then, fishing, but it's,[00:04:10] pond and lake crappie large mouth bass, but, everything in the outdoors as a kid. and a lot of, yeah, a lot of hunting and fishing more than I do now. I wish I could actually do a little more fish than what I actually do. So [00:04:20] that's a great place for that back there too. I grew up in that County and Adams and Pike County. massive will tell the air, and then [00:04:30] you can fish, but I don't know that a lot of the stuff that you pull out of the Mississippi, you actually want to touch, but yeah, absolute, awesome area to kind of grow up outdoors, a [00:04:40] lot of different, I, I don't really hunt too much anymore, primarily because of time and other hobbies and kids and whatnot, but yeah, I grew up in the outdoors and more in [00:04:50] the hook and bullet world than in the adventure world that we're in now. I just got back from Kansas and it's, it's very unlike Bishop, but there's a lot of hunting and fishing. [00:05:00] Yeah. A high school buddy of mine's dad has that. They have a family ranch back there. So we went back and hung out there. Totally fun. it's good time. very different. there's beautiful outdoor places all over the [00:05:10] country. Like I'm a big believer that, Yeah. I mean, it's easy to be snobbish about, the height of the mountain or whatever, but , is the Rolling Hills in Kansas or some of the,[00:05:20] kind of wooded areas back in, in Illinois or, anywhere else in the country. There's some beautiful areas. yeah. Yeah, it was, and Midwest is great people too, so it's a good place to be from. Yeah, [00:05:30] exactly. -And how did you connect with Lodge? yeah, I Co founded LOGE back in, in 2016, part of, not being sure what I wanted to [00:05:40] do now to the army. I went to Vanderbilt and that's where I actually started working on it. after a little bit of time, I realized. I was passionate about entrepreneurship and, someday I wanted [00:05:50] to, own and run my own business. And I had spent so many weekends in the army just trying to get away from the base and get outside, whether that be [00:06:00] to run or climb or bike or ski. And I was always kind of staying either at a really crappy mom-and-pop hotel or, staying 45 minutes away at a Holiday Inn. [00:06:10] So I didn't always want to camp. And as I thought about all those experiences when I was in business school, I was [00:06:20] actually on a long run and I was planning a trip in my head for my wife and I and our daughter to go to East Tennessee. And I thought, man, if there was just a place, where,[00:06:30] I knew it was going to be a great place to stay, but there's community and gear there. Cause I was still renting a lot of gear versus owning it. I was like, man, if someone could just do that in the places that [00:06:40] I go all the time, every other weekend, like that'd be incredible. And that's when I kind of clicked. I'm like, oh, I could do that. Yeah. Yeah. founded a lodge [00:06:50] just about a year out of business school. -Oh, wow. And so you guys have 11 locations, right? Yeah. We actually have a few more that we haven't technically [00:07:00] announced yet. So right now, including some that we don't, that we haven't announced yet, we have 17. So it should all open between now and the end of next summer. -Very cool. Do you have a favorite?[00:07:10] it's like asking which, which is your favorite? yes and no, no, not a true favorite, but [00:07:20] you know, Westport, Washington was our first property. And I still think when you show up, to Westport on a summer weekend. [00:07:30] And this is an intangible, but the vibe is like nothing I've ever experienced at any other place I've stayed. It is like what I imagine life, you show up and there's [00:07:40] people, cooking and sharing food in the outdoor kitchen and kids are all running around and there's, fires and music and surf. It's just, It's the type of vibe that, we seek to replicate, within every [00:07:50] other property we do. And in many ways, I think that one, Westport, has a special place in my heart. I think your first one always does, too. I don't have kids, but your first kid always does, too. I'm a firstborn, [00:08:00] so I know what that's about. yeah. Yeah, totally. yeah, it's, yeah, a great place, and we'll definitely be the leader among equals, maybe. -Very cool. [00:08:10] I guess you've been with... Longer than five years you were thinking about it. Yeah. Way, way back. Are there a couple of accomplishments there that you're most proud of? Some deals that were hard to [00:08:20] do? you got the place and realized, holy cow, this is more work than we thought. Maybe the whole thing has been that, it's all more work than we thought. I, [00:08:30] yeah, a couple of things. one, I would say is just surviving. I don't think anyone tells you going into business, how hard it is to just [00:08:40] survive, Nonetheless, to grow, but just to survive. and I, when I think of my head back to, the onset of COVID and 2020, we were only, we're a little less than [00:08:50] two and a half years old as a company. and we knew we were raising capital then to survive. man, the amount of kind of sleepless nights and grit to navigate that. Yeah. [00:09:00] And so that leads me, I think one of the biggest accomplishments is just the team. Like the people that we've been able to have on our team and work with [00:09:10] is incredible, and that have kind of come together with a belief in the concept. It's pretty incredible. And I'm really proud of it because it's, Lodge is a young company and a growing company [00:09:20] and faces challenges all over the place. And. When you look at, the people on our team and how they work together and just continually solve problems, [00:09:30] I'm always incredibly proud of the team that we've built and what they do both at lodge, developing new properties and our general managers and our team, [00:09:40] it's, Incredible. So that would have to be, number one for me. And then, number two, I think would be like just getting our first property. open, like we were,[00:09:50] we would go pitch investors and then go, clean a room and then go, obviously after washing your hands, go make a latte and check out surfboards. I mean, just doing everything. And then [00:10:00] before it even opened, We're out there, landscaping and framing walls and all those things. So just getting that first one open, there's just so many things working against you [00:10:10] to do that. And then, I think the other reason is I used to joke with people all the time when they say, what's your background in hospitality? I said, actually, I used to have the most [00:10:20] inhospitable. job in the world, I was an infantryman. And so I think, yeah. So coming from that, background and being able to open a place where you can hear the conversations around the fire and people are [00:10:30] just having fun. I think some of those, whenever I show the property, I see guests and like the community gathering in a way that we wanted to happen. that's when it [00:10:40] just, that makes everything worth it. the team and getting properties open and just anytime I see. our kind of guests and crew, interacting. Those are the kind of the most proud things for me. [00:10:50] -That's pretty cool. how big is your team now? our headquarters team, is 17 people. And then, all the properties. full teams of incredible [00:11:00] people from general managers to our hosts and our housekeepers. so pretty good sized team across all the properties. Yeah. -That's amazing. So what would you say has been the most challenging? Obviously [00:11:10] there's, everyone's different and the whole project itself is a big challenge. Is there any one thing that says, God, every time we do this, it's a pain in the butt. [00:11:20] yeah, I think I would say communicating vision. Is it's always challenging with every new with every property that [00:11:30] we do every camp that we do, we don't want them to be the same. We wanted to have similar threads in terms of, the access to the outdoors and gear and [00:11:40] outdoor amenities and the food and beverage, but we don't want them to be the place and the people in that place. And I go to that place. And what we've certainly found is whether [00:11:50] it be, communicating with potential designers or team members or, a lot of folks jumped to what I call the. Google page one result. [00:12:00] And it's so much, it's so much deeper than that. And it takes a long time to truly communicate the vision for what we want a [00:12:10] property to become, because oftentimes what you see, when we're buying it or when we're designing it is so radically different than what it will become, [00:12:20] not only on what the spaces, are, but you know, what they will be, oftentimes we're going to take down walls and so communicating vision is, if you ask me at the start, hey, [00:12:30] communicating vision, where do you think that's going to be in terms of your shot? I would have said Number 580 on the list and it's probably, it's probably number one. yeah, -that's interesting. And do you guys must [00:12:40] have a pretty detailed onboarding program and all those things for new folks and whatnot? And each property I bet has its own manifesto, if you will. I mean, you write that vision a million times, [00:12:50] probably created a million times. A hundred percent. Yeah. I mean, you have all the checklists and those really help you kind of onboard and get open. But what we [00:13:00] really try to do and why, communicating vision is so important is I, I am not only my unable to, I shouldn't make all the decisions for the lodge, right? We have [00:13:10] so many smart people, so many great people that all themselves have so many experiences and value add the outdoor. So [00:13:20] we want to communicate vision so that they can under our vision and our purpose, which we talk a lot about as a company so that they can make a decision themselves and they're empowered [00:13:30] to do And so it's just, whether it be on design or operations, the kind of vision and purpose is just so important. Sometimes I feel like a broken record with how much I talk about purpose, but those are, [00:13:40] it's huge for our business. they're really complex. I mean, I don't care who you are. I mean, if you do a right, it's complex. It's hard. Yeah. Yeah. Which it probably should be. I know it should be.[00:13:50] it's a 24 7, 365 business, right? Yeah, Your experience is shaped at every touchpoint, so it's a lot. -I think I recently read that you added [00:14:50] Wolf Creek. Tell us about your process for selecting new locations. That's got to be probably pretty challenging as well, I would think. It is. [00:15:00] And it's definitely an art as, as much as a science,we have, we kind of start big picture and say, Hey, at least in the near term, [00:15:10] this is where we won't be, and we'll have a region and then we'll define, okay, these are the cities and places or areas that, that [00:15:20] we want to be, and then we go there,we go there, we get a feel for this town versus that town, what is the vibe we go to the trails, we go to the, [00:15:30] climbing spots and crags, we go to the ski mountain, we say, like, where does it make sense for us to be, and then oftentimes, we'll just begin talking with people, right? I don't think there's any [00:15:40] substitute in business for speaking with people, even though I think it's put pretty far. And say, where do you go? What trailheads are most popular? Do a lot of people stay at the mountain or are they actually driving down? [00:15:50] And we have a kind of, maybe more scientific process to narrow it down, to kind of pretty tight regions and then it's going to get on the ground and get enough fuel for it. And Wolf Creek [00:16:00] is one of those areas, That just has intangibles that we love. I mean, it's,it's not on, it might not be necessarily on the national radar, but it definitely should be on the [00:16:10] regional radar, right? It's, incredible skiing, the most snow in Colorado, but it, to me, it feels like, true Colorado, get off 70, get into the, one of those great climbing, incredible fishing.[00:16:20] and mountain biking, and then obviously the snow. it's one of those places that we honed in on and we absolutely love. I think,again, maybe getting away from a little page one [00:16:30] results of, outdoor places in Colorado, maybe, South Fork area isn't number one, but it should be up there. It's one of those special places that we want to help people discover. Yeah. [00:16:40] Very cool. A good buddy that I fish with a lot. We used to have a term for that, low getting information from the locals because every time you go fly fishing, the first place you go is the fly shop [00:16:50] because you want to get the local knowledge, right? You need the local knowledge. We need to know what bugs are biting, what time, where temperate blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. So that there's [00:17:00] nothing that can replace that local knowledge. I don't care where you go in the world. And that's a big part of, as we open camps, we want to be able to help do that, [00:17:10] For our guests, like help, be that local. And that's part of why, I mean, Locals coming and hanging out on our properties, whether it be for cafes or music or movies or events, like it's a big part [00:17:20] of our business. And it's something that we encourage. Cause there's no, there is no substitute, no matter where in the world you go for that, that ultra local intelligence. -So is there anything new in the pipeline you can talk about? There's a lot, we'd to be in, we'd like to be in your neck of the woods, here pretty [00:17:40] soon we're working on. I wish we could say we have something, more firm than what we do. and then, we actually in Asheville, North Carolina, recently bought a place that we're [00:17:50] incredibly excited about. And I mentioned it cause we're, we're really looking to build in that area too, like generally, and, in the Southeast more, and, I spent a fair bit of time in the [00:18:00] Southeast when I was in the army and love what it has to offer outside of Asheville,there's a number of spots that we're looking at. And then, right now, what we're trying to scout for. That's a little bit [00:18:10] tougher. It's just more surf properties. we got a lot of those other properties that kind of get 17 are ski and mountain bike and everything else. And so surf [00:18:20] is a big part of where we found ourselves, maybe lighter in terms of kind of the pipeline and what we're working on. it's not a hard ask to tell your folks on the team, Hey, we need to do [00:18:30] about this market out on the coast, not to go to the beach for a month. -Oh, yeah, that's cool. Awesome. So will [00:18:40] LOGE always be US based or do you have plans to add international locations? Oh yeah, no, we're, we are, or are you already in No, in, not, we are working on [00:18:50] Canada right now. Okay. So several properties in the hopper. not as part of that, 17 I mentioned earlier, but we're really excited, to go to Canada first. I think it's a. especially, [00:19:00] we started in the Seattle area and,when I lived up there, going into BC was a really a natural connection. and we also own a number of things in the Northeast. And going up into,the [00:19:10] Montreal area and everything else, those are really natural connections to us. And I think people that are in the outdoors too, those are, North of the border. There's some incredible places to ski, hike, climb, [00:19:20] fish. And yeah, we're focused on that in the near future. Hopefully. We can get a couple of open next year. That's what we're going to do. Some great areas up around BANFF. One of the, one of the first properties we started looking at, was up there, in Kenmore, which is, outside of, right outside of BANFF.[00:19:40] yeah. Unbelievable. I really hope that we can get something up there. -Yeah, cool. So let's shift gears a little bit. In addition to running, it sounds like you do all the outdoor activities, right? Anything you don't do? [00:19:50] Yeah. No, not, I mean, there's a lot of things I don't do well. I feel same here. yeah. I feel like I'm, definitely like the jack of all trades, master of none. No, I do a lot [00:20:00] of trail running. rock climbing, skiing, back streets. I grew up fishing, in the last couple of years, I've started to fly fish a little bit more. I'd love to do, [00:20:10] I'd love to spend more time doing it. And, I think what I, don't do as much, it's just I don't know what hobby gives is mountain biking. I have daughters and we're, they're [00:20:20] kind of getting an age where they're excited to get into mountain biking. And so we need to get some new bikes and get out on the trail. But I think I, I do most of them don't really do [00:20:30] any, but I love doing them all. Yeah. That's part of the challenge for those of us that do all the things, It's really hard to be, you could probably be pretty dang good at a couple of them. It's [00:20:40] hard to be good at all of them. -Do you have any suggestions or advice for folks wanting to get into the adventure biz, outdoor biz? You know, I would [00:20:50] say it, it's a, it goes back to, one of the things I said about is you got to go talk to people. I think in the outdoor business, there's no substitute for sitting down [00:21:00] across from people and talking to them. I think, the outdoor businesses is a lot more tightly networked than I would have guessed,six or seven years ago. And go to the shows, go to the seals, [00:21:10] talk to, figure out what part of the industry you're interested in and show up and talk to people because. It can seem like a, tough, part of the business to crack into, but people are so incredibly welcoming if you can [00:21:20] just kind of sit down and chat with them. So I would just say. find the spot that those people are and, get yourself there and with a little bit of a budget to buy some coffee and beer for folks and, you'll find yourself in the right spot pretty [00:21:30] quick. -Do you have a favorite piece of outdoor gear under a hundred dollars? I would probably say a [00:21:40] Leatherman. that's a good one. Yeah. it just, you get a good left man for 65 bucks and I don't, it almost doesn't matter what sport I'm doing. I feel like one with an [00:21:50] arm's reach. Camping, climbing in a, bottom of a,pack while climbing or backcountry skiing or whatever it is. I feel like I almost always have a Leatherman by me and it saves [00:22:00] my butt more times than I'd care to admit. -As we finish up, is there anything else you'd like to say to or ask of our listeners? yeah, I mean, [00:22:10] first go explore the place near your home. I think we're, we have this, we, we fetishize, Jackson Hole and Whistler and those type of places, I [00:22:20] think regardless of whether you're in Kansas or Bishop or Utah, I think there's some pretty incredible and overlooked places right outside your back door. And, so I would [00:22:30] encourage people to do that. And I think along the way, if you find yourself, close to the lodge, then go check it out. Even if you're not staying there, we're, yeah, we want to just be a spot for the community to come [00:22:40] together, whether it be to get, that local Intel on what's biting or, just to have a beer and hang out with other people that are like minded. Those would be, I think the things that I would encourage people [00:22:50] to do.  -Where can people find you if they'd like to follow up? Probably, email or [00:23:20] LinkedIn. I'm not on, on the socials, as they say, really not on Twitter, Instagram, or, any of those things, LinkedIn [00:23:30] is probably the place where I am the most about all the socials, but still probably not all that much. Probably the easiest place to track me down.  

In this episode of Inside Great Minds with Adam Outland, we have a special guest I have looked up to as a mentor and example. Dan Moore joins me and shares incredible nuggets of inspiration from his new book, Control, Influence, Accept (For Now) Coping with a Future No One Can Predict. Dan grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and was an honors graduate of Harvard. He holds an MBA, with honors, from Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management, where he was named class speaker. He started in the business world the same way many of us have: as a college student running his own business -- in the Southwestern Advantage Summer Sales and Leadership Program. Southwestern Advantage is the oldest direct-selling company in America and the founding member of the Southwestern Family of Companies based in Nashville. Dan paid his tuition to Harvard by selling educational books door-to-door to families and building sales teams.  Dan was promoted to District Sales Manager with Southwestern Advantage upon graduation. He pioneered many roles within the company, eventually serving as Vice-President of Marketing for many years. He is credited with modernizing the company's sales school and mission statement, developing its highly-regarded product line, and helping to launch new businesses within the company.  In July of 2007, he was named President of Southwestern. From an 18-year-old summer intern to President, he never worked anywhere else. He served on the company's Board of Directors until his retirement in January 2023. He presently serves on the boards of the Direct Selling Association and the Direct Selling Education Foundation. He is also a Co-Founder of SBR Consulting and Southwestern Consulting, also members of the Southwestern Family of Companies. These firms are dedicated to elevating sales globally by transforming the culture of sales and sales leadership within their client companies. In total, he taught more than 100,000 people how to sell, how to lead, and how to get on the path toward achieving their goals in life.  Dan also served as an adjunct faculty member at Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Business and speaks regularly to business and collegiate audiences. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the guitar and piano and is an avid runner. Since the age of 51, he has completed 24 half-marathons in four countries and also completed in the 2011 New York City Marathon finishing in the top half out of more than 46,000 runners. He is a past Master of Ceremonies for TEDx Nashville.  Dan met his wife, Maria, through selling books together when they were students. She is from Portugal. They have been married for 45 years and have three adult children and one grandchild.

Artificial intelligence technology is impacting all aspects of our lives. In today's episode, sponsored by Lexipol, host Jim Dudley speaks with ZeroEyes' Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder Dustin Brooks about how his company uses AI to detect firearms.  ZeroEyes is a proactive visual gun detection and situational awareness software platform based on computer vision and advanced machine learning AI. It is layered on existing digital security cameras at schools, businesses and government offices. The technology is designed to identify illegally brandished guns and instantly send images to the ZeroEyes Operation Centers, which are staffed by military and law enforcement veterans for human verification. Once these experts verify that a gun has been identified, they dispatch alerts and provide situational awareness and actionable intelligence, including visual description, gun type and last known location of the shooter, to local staff and law enforcement as fast as 3 to 5 seconds from detection.  ABOUT OUR SPONSOR This episode of the Policing Matters Podcast is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com. ABOUT OUR GUEST Dustin Brooks is the chief customer officer and co-founder of ZeroEyes. Before founding ZeroEyes in 2018, Dustin worked at Global Asset Technologies as a military instructor developing Navy SEAL candidates. He served as a U.S. Navy SEAL for six years. Brooks earned his MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Pennsylvania State University. CONNECT WITH ZEROEYES Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube POLICE1 RESOURCES ON SCHOOL SAFETY Prevention, disruption & response: The strategies communities must deploy to stop school shootings On-demand webinar: Building safer schools On-demand webinar: Developing effective strategies to prevent and respond to school shootings How can we stop school shootings in America? Building a multi-disciplinary school threat assessment team How a threat assessment team tracks students of concern An 8-step plan to stop school shootings Reflecting on a year since Uvalde: Improving incident response and school safety

In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of design thinking and its potential to drive innovation within corporate environments. We explore how organizations can leverage this human-centered approach to foster creativity, solve complex problems, and achieve meaningful breakthroughs.Our guest expert, Todd McCullough, a renowned design thinking practitioner and innovation strategist, shares insights on the principles and methodologies behind design thinking. About Todd:Todd McCullough is an innovation and growth expert, entrepreneur, and professor at institutions like the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt and the Institute of Design. Over the last 20+ years he has helped over 100 of the Fortune 500 companies with growth strategies. He has been the ‘consultant to the consultant' for 5 of the world's largest consulting firms on the topic. 

Sue Oldham, Associate Dean at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, discusses what makes the Vanderbilt MBA unique, the school's admissions process, career opportunities and more. Topics Introduction (0:00) Program Highlights - What Makes the Vanderbilt MBA Unique? (4:40) Vanderbilt MBA Admissions & Scholarships - How to Improve Your Chances? (19:30) Career Opportunities at Vanderbilt - What to Know & How to Prepare (39:45) About Sue Sue Oldham is Associate Dean at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, where she is responsible for recruiting and admissions, enrollment management, academic and student affairs, and the career management center. Previously, she worked at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business as Executive Director of Recruiting & Admissions and Alumni Engagement. Before jumping into higher education, she worked over 10 years as a consultant. Sue got her B.A. in English from Rice and her MBA from Vanderbilt. Show Notes Vanderbilt MBA Vanderbilt's MBA Admissions 101 Webinar - Find the Next One Here Episode write-up and snapshot/stats of Vanderbilt MBA: https://touchmba.com/vanderbilt-mba-program-admissions-interview-sue-oldham Get free, personalized school selection help at Touch MBA: https://touchmba.com

Sue Oldham, Associate Dean at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, discusses what makes the Vanderbilt MBA unique, the school's admissions process, career opportunities and more. Topics Introduction (0:00) Program Highlights - What Makes the Vanderbilt MBA Unique? (4:40) Vanderbilt MBA Admissions & Scholarships - How to Improve Your Chances? (19:30) Career Opportunities at Vanderbilt - What to Know & How to Prepare (39:45) About Sue Sue Oldham is Associate Dean at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, where she is responsible for recruiting and admissions, enrollment management, academic and student affairs, and the career management center. Previously, she worked at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business as Executive Director of Recruiting & Admissions and Alumni Engagement. Before jumping into higher education, she worked over 10 years as a consultant. Sue got her B.A. in English from Rice and her MBA from Vanderbilt. Show Notes Vanderbilt MBA Vanderbilt's MBA Admissions 101 Webinar - Find the Next One Here Episode write-up and snapshot/stats of Vanderbilt MBA: https://touchmba.com/vanderbilt-mba-program-admissions-interview-sue-oldham Get free, personalized school selection help at Touch MBA: https://touchmba.com

Mark Harris and Joe Lynch discuss the rise of exosuits. Mark is the CEO of HeroWear, a wearable technology company focused on developing assistive clothing solutions. About Mark Harris Mark is a driven, serial entrepreneur with an innovator's mindset. At HeroWear, Mark leads a team of amazing engineers, designers, manufacturers, and business experts to launch a line of exosuits that will improve the health, safety, and productivity of workers within the logistics industry. Previously, Mark founded and led Concert Genetics in its mission to connect the Genetic Health Information Network. Mark is deeply involved in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, having advised startup accelerators, investment groups, and early-stage companies in Nashville, and has been recognized as one of Nashville's Forty Under 40 and was awarded as one of 25 Health Care Heroes selected by the Chamber of Commerce for his contributions and leadership in the community. Mark earned three degrees from Vanderbilt University: a BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology, a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, and an MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management. About HeroWear HeroWear is a wearable technology company that aims to revolutionize physical labor by developing exoskeleton technology to prevent back pain and improve people's lives. Their focus is on providing comfortable, reliable, and effective protection for working men and women in various industries such as warehouses, manufacturing centers, and construction sites. Founded in 2019, HeroWear introduced their first product, the Apex exosuit, in 2020. Since then, thousands of users at hundreds of customers have experienced the benefits of the suit, allowing them to feel better and work smarter. In 2021, HeroWear embarked on a project to develop the SABER exosuit for the US Army, showcasing their expertise and commitment to innovation. In 2023, HeroWear unveiled the Apex 2, the latest advancement in their back-assist exosuit technology. This new iteration is even more comfortable, user-friendly, and durable, incorporating valuable insights gained from real-world usage of the Apex exosuit. With a strong track record and a dedication to improving the lives of workers, HeroWear continues to lead the way in the field of wearable technology for physical labor. Key Takeaways: The Rise of Exosuits Mark Harris is the CEO of HeroWear, a wearable technology company focused on developing assistive clothing solutions. In the podcast interview, Mark and Joe discuss the rise of exosuits, which is what Mark and the HeroWear team provide to the working men and women in various industries such as warehouses, manufacturing centers, and construction. Their first product, the Apex, is a back-assist exosuit designed to reduce strain on the back. The Apex was developed in collaboration with the Center for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology at Vanderbilt University. It is the first exosuit built from the ground up for both men and women. The Apex features a patent-pending dual-mode technology that allows users to easily turn the back assistance on or off. The textile-based design of the Apex is modular, offering over 50 possible combinations for a perfect fit and support. HeroWear also offers the Apex 2, a lightweight back-assist exosuit that focuses on comfort and wearability. The Apex 2 reduces muscle fatigue and strain, providing more energy on the job and a better quality of life outside of work. HeroWear offers an exclusive exo-as-a-service for select companies interested in their technology. They also provide pilot programs and field studies to gather data and equip companies with the information needed to implement exosuit programs. Learn More About The Rise of Exosuits Mark on LinkedIn HeroWear on LinkedIn HeroWear website HeroWear YouTube Channel ROI Calculator Episode Sponsor: Port X Logistics Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

PCON Mayoral Candidate Forum We are excited to bring you an exclusive audio of the PCON Mayoral Candidate Forum, which took place on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. The discussion was moderated by Steve Cavendish, president and editor of the Nashville Banner, along with Demetria Kalodimos, executive producer of the same organization. The Nashville Banner is a locally owned and community-supported civic news organization committed to providing impartial journalism and empowering citizens to make informed decisions. Tune in to hear the candidates' insights, proposals, and plans for Nashville's future. Join us as we delve into the heart of the city's most pressing issues and gain a deeper understanding of the candidates' visions. The Phoenix Club of Nashville, a registered 501(c)(3) organization, played a pivotal role in hosting this event. Their mission is twofold: to support underserved youth in Middle Tennessee and to develop community and business leaders.

Today, we are talking about leadership, and specifically, the #1 skill leaders should develop to be more effective in inspiring employees and elevating performance. Yep, it's time to drop the ego and start inspiring others! To help us understand how to communicate more effectively as leaders, we are joined by two incredible guests. Dr JJ Peterson As Head of Storybrand JJ has helped thousands of organizations clarify their message in order to grow their business. He holds a PhD in Communication and has spent over 20 years practising and teaching communication. J.J. served in marketing and PR for two multinational non-profit organizations, has spoken to thousands of people about creating a clear message and is currently an adjunct professor in the Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. He is also co-host of Marketing Made Simple, our sibling show on the Hubspot Podcast Network. Orly Zeewy MBA Orly launched her consulting practice in 2002 to address the growing lack of brand clarity in the emerging digital age. She builds the DNA of startup brands and establishes messaging that quickly connects founders with their ideal customers so they can scale in months, not years. A respected thought leader, Orly holds an MBA in Strategic Design from Kanbar College at Jefferson University. Her book, Ready, Launch, Brand: The Lean Marketing Guide for Startups was published by Routledge in May 2021 and was the #1 new business book release on Amazon. Join the conversation as we discuss: The power of story-telling when leading change Shifting from the hero to the guide The importance of values in employer brand Authenticity in Leadership and culture Ensuring success by editing your ego This episode is where people & culture meet brand & marketing like never before. Enjoy! Resources Connect with JJ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-j-peterson-1b4011a2/ Website: https://storybrand.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJJPeterson Book: Building a Storybrand: https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers/dp/0718033329?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&linkCode=sl1&tag=donaldmille0e-20&linkId=808a3e50ee65a7b443011a7f283ced6a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Connect with Orly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlyzeewy/ Website: https://zeewybrands.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/orlyzeewy Book: Ready, Launch Brand: https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Launch-Brand-Marketing-Startups-ebook/dp/B08ZJYFX19/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Z6SD7PVUYDVZ&keywords=orly+zeewy&qid=1684254368&s=books&sprefix=orly+zeewy%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C184&sr=1-1 More from the show Read the Randstad Workmonitor 2023 Report: https://www.randstad.co.uk/workmonitor/ Bonnie Tyler: Holding Out for a Hero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWcASV2sey0 More From Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture Join the conversation on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/ Listen back to Truth & Lies for more on: The Truth About the Twitter Layoffs https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/the-truth-behind-the-twitter-layoffs-part-1_1980/ How to Build a Killer Employer Brand https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/build-a-killer-employer-brand-hubspot_1943/ The Watercooler Conference https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/the-watercooler-conference-podcast_2252/ Connect with Al and Leanne Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthlieswork Email: hello@truthliesandwork.com

Negotiating is a power. It's a strength that all women need—not just in our professional lives, but in our personal lives, too. This International Women's Day, Bernstein's Women & Wealth Institute brings in Kendall Jackson, Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management, for tips on becoming a better negotiator.    Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this podcast. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed here may change at any time after the date of this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. It does not take an investor's personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should discuss their individual circumstances with appropriate professionals before making any decisions. This information should not be construed as sales or marketing material or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, product or service sponsored by AllianceBernstein or its affiliates. The [A/B] logo is a registered service mark of AllianceBernstein, and AllianceBernstein® is a registered service mark, used by permission of the owner, AllianceBernstein L.P. © 2023 AllianceBernstein L.P.

ZeroEyes is a human-verified proactive gun detection solution that integrates into existing security cameras with a mission to stop mass shootings and gun-related violence. ZeroEyes was founded by four former Navy SEALs: Michael (Mike) D. Lahiff serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZeroEyes, previously serving as Director of Digital Programs at Comcast NBC Universal where he oversaw the coordination between project management teams and software development teams in order to deliver multiple digital products. Prior to joining Comcast, Mr. Lahiff was the managing member of Horsemen Partners, a private fund focused on acquisitions of small and medium-sized businesses. Mr. Lahiff also spent ten years in the United States Navy as a Navy SEAL. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance from Columbia College and a Master of Business Administration in Private Equity and Venture Capital from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Sam Alaimo is the Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Founder of ZeroEyes. Before founding ZeroEyes in 2018, Mr. Alaimo worked as an Operating Partner at Hawk Capital Partners, and previously as the Founder and Managing Director of the private investment firm Horsemen Partners. Mr. Alaimo also served in the US Navy as a Navy SEAL. He earned his MBA from Columbia University and his Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Rob Huberty is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of ZeroEyes. Before founding ZeroEyes in 2018, Mr. Huberty worked as a Pathways Operations Manager at Amazon, leading cross-functional teams, initiating process improvement, developing standard operating procedures, and serving as a mentor for his teammates. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Navy SEAL where he collaborated with international governments to conduct special operations, trained foreign forces to ensure mission success and employed innovative problem-solving. Rob earned an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he concentrated in Finance and General Management, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Arizona. Timothy Sulzer is the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of ZeroEyes. Mr. Sulzer founded VEG-E Systems, one of the first indoor vertical farms in the US where he invented automated growing systems and plant-tracking software to optimize growth indoors. Before ZeroEyes, Mr. Sulzer founded another startup where he developed a computer vision application to detect and pattern animals for wildlife enthusiasts. Mr. Sulzer earned his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Delaware Valley University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Dustin Brooks is the Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder of ZeroEyes. Before founding ZeroEyes in 2018, Dustin worked at Global Asset Technologies as a Military Instructor developing Navy SEAL candidates. Mr. Brooks served in the US Navy as a Navy SEAL for 6 years. Mr. Brooks earned his MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Pennsylvania State University.

Patrick Baird is an entrepreneur, management consultant, and investor. He has founded or been a co-founder of ventures in disparate industries including fashion, government IT services, and real estate. As an Engagement Manager with Lodestone Advisory Group, Patrick works with mid-market companies on international expansion and strategy, as well as county/local governments on economic development projects. Patrick is a Partner at Lodestone Ventures, an early stage VC fund investing at the intersection of technology and legacy industries. Outside of work, Patrick is passionate about civic engagement, improving the Nashville community, and Tiger Woods. He has served as President of the Phoenix Club of Nashville, Founding President of the Babson College Alumni Club of Tennessee, and Chair of the Babson College Alumni Association. Patrick is a self-described political junkie and lives in East Nashville with his wife, Ali, and their dog, Willie. He is an alumnus of Babson College (2011) and The Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt (2018). The Phoenix Club of Nashville is a 100% volunteer-led 501(c)(3) organization of young men with a dual mission to benefit under-served youth in Middle Tennessee and to develop our members into leaders in their community and in business. Members of the Phoenix Club are actively looking for ways to make a positive and permanent impact on the lives of under-served youth and their community. https://phoenixclubofnashville.org https://https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-phoenix-club-of-nashville/ @phoenixclub_nashville

REGGIE D. FORD is the founder and president of RoseCrete Wealth Management, a financial services firm that provides investment management and financial planning strategies for affluent and high net worth individuals and businesses. Reggie is the author of the bestselling book, Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction: Breaking the Curse of Intergenerational Trauma as a Black Man in America.Reggie holds his bachelor's degree in economics from Vanderbilt University and his master's degree in accountancy from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. Reggie has been recognized as one of Nashville's Black 40 Under 40, Nashville Business Journal's 40 Under 40, as well as Nashville's Top 30 Under 30. He was also nominated for Forbes 30 Under 30 and in 2020, Reggie was featured in the Top 100 People in Finance magazine.Reggie is an inspiring motivational speaker on topics such as trauma and resilience, mental health and wellbeing, and social justice.From a community perspective, Reggie serves on the board of several nonprofit organizations with a focus on healthcare, wellness, and childhood empowerment. He is also a certified yoga instructor and leads awe-inspiring classes for people of all backgrounds.He enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with family and friends. Reggie lives in Nashville with his wife Katie and their dog, Rosie. To listen to more podcasts, click the link http://www.marquesogden.com

Learn about practice trends among specialty medical providers, and how, when a doctor changes practice behavior, the risk of medical malpractice increases. Join Dr. Larry Van Horn, head of graduate health care programs at Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and founder/CEO of Preverity, Inc., as he shares current data and insights that will shed light on how to manage the growing risks in health systems.

Welcome to the third and final installment of our Edmonton Startup Week podcast series.On today's episode I sat down with the mind-expanding Andrew Goldner from GrowthX to learn about the work he and his partners are doing to help build innovation and venture capital opportunities in Alberta and beyond. (You'll learn more about the Alberta Innovates Revenue Accelerator in our interview.)GrowthX is an early-stage venture capital fund, but they do things differently. They've sequenced the path to product-market fit to help founders reduce the time it takes to get investment-ready.  By working with founders, GrowthX then generates reliable insights that earns them the opportunity to invest.A few of our many stops along the way include a discussion around what Andrew calls the signal to noise ratio and how founders need to protect their time, the importance of humility and the need to learn from our mistakes, and his mantra that everything communicates.Welcome to Shift!Bio    Andrew Goldner is a Founding Partner of GrowthX, an pre-Series A venture fund that he started in Silicon Valley with three other go-to-market experts.Andrew has been in the technology sector since 1998, based in New York City, Hong Kong, Singapore, Palo Alto and Nashville.Andrew began his career in technology as a lawyer for the early Internet pioneers in Search (Alta Vista and Yahoo), AdTech (DoubleClick), SaaS (Salesforce) and others while practicing law. He left private practice at Skadden Arps to join DoubleClick leading up to the Google acquisition and then co-founded a financial news business at Thomson Financial leading to the Reuters acquisition. He then served as Publisher of Reuters News and then Co-Founder and Managing Director of the company's legal media business in Asia Pacific and the Middle East.In Silicon Valley, Andrew was early at Guidespark, an employee communication SaaS startup, and BrightTalk, a content marketing SaaS startup. He then co-founded GoodMoney to democratize high-performance, values-based investing. During that “wonderful learning opportunity,” Andrew met his current partners and co-founded GrowthX.Andrew is a Kauffman Fellow, Regional Board Member of Venture for America, and a Mentor at Endeavor, Alchemist Accelerator and Galvanize. Andrew is a visiting lecturer at Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management where he teaches two popular multi-day seminars: Entreprenurial Sales and Venture Capital. Andrew received his undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati and his law degree from Georgetown University.Shift by Alberta Innovates focuses on the people, businesses and organizations that are contributing to Alberta's strong tech ecosystem.

A reformed 'Corporate Rat' turned Entrepreneur in 2017, Traci Shirachi is the CEO & President of The Mark USA Inc. (“The Mark” or “the Company”). The Mark is a data analytics applied research and evaluation company comprised of about 15 employees that work with organizations nationally and internationally to define and articulate community and social impact focused on helping the underserved thrive. The Mark uses rigorous data collection and research methods to evaluate and measure results for organizations and companies to achieve sustainable growth. Many of the organizations or companies that work with The Mark focus on demonstrating their social impact. These include universities and colleges to corporations and small businesses. Traci formerly worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers and has an MBA from Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and a BA in Political Science from the University of California, Davis. She is actively involved and on the Board of Orange County Advisors in Philanthropy, and a Board member of WISE Place.  She was honored in 2019, 2020, and 2021 as the Orange County Business Journal's Women in Business and also honored in 2020 and 2021 for Women in Entrepreneurship. An entrepreneur who is passionate about social change and philanthropy in everyday living, Traci is married and a working mom of two little girls. She lives in Orange County, but relocated over 13 years ago from New York City and before that lived all over the country including Nashville, Tennessee. Traci was originally born and raised in the Bay Area and long time resident of the area. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. Learn more about Ric at www.ricfranzi.com. Catch up on past Critical Mass Business Talk Show interviews... YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gHKT2gmF LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2PzRhjQ Podbean: https://lnkd.in/eWpNVRi Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gRd_863w Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gruexU6m #orangecountyca #mastermind #ceopeergroups #peergroups #peerlearning

Clayton Hinchman was Founder, President and CEO of USi. USi was acquired by Ignite in 2016. After working for Ignite as Chief Marketing Officer for three years Clayton took over as the President and COO of SPS. SPS is a global aviation and ground systems logistics company primarily supporting Department of Defense readiness efforts. Clayton Hinchman served in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer. He medically retired as a Captain due to wounds sustained during an improvised explosive attack while conducting a night raid to kill or capture Al Qaeda in Iraq. After serving in the military, Clayton worked for the Joint IED Defeat Organization and with various non-profit organizations in Washington, DC. Clayton is an ambassador to the Vail Veterans Program and a past board member to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. During his Army career, he was assigned to 10th Mountain Division and Special Operations Task Force 17. He earned his Airborne and Air Assault wings, and also graduated as the Honor Graduate from the US Army Ranger School. His military decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Medal. Clayton earned his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Masters from Georgetown University, continuing executive education at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, and is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program at Babson College.

Good Morning Nashville! ☀️ New month means new blessings , new opportunities , and of course an ALL NEW SEASON on your favorite podcast being Black Men Vent Too! We thank you guys for being loyal listeners and sharing our content to those who need it most . We're excited to bring you guys an EXCLUSIVE EPISODE today on #BMVT Our audience knows that if we do an “exclusive” episode , that it means we have a really special person that is coming on the show . Our season in July will focus on “MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT” in a black man , as we focus on getting guest that are local artists , producers , and musical minds to vent about what takes place in the industry . But TODAY , we have an exclusive episode that we are excited for you guys to hear . Since the existence of #BMVT , we've had 4 exclusive episodes : Joseph P. Day (Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk), Judge Joe Brown (TV Personality), and Chad Lawson Cooper (Movie Producer - grossed $20 mil in 2 years). Today … we bring to the vent table our good friend Mr. Reggie D. Ford ⭐️ REGGIE D. FORD is the founder and president of RoseCrete Wealth Management, a financial services firm that provides investment management and financial planning strategies for affluent and high net worth individuals and businesses. Reggie is the author of the bestselling book, Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction: Breaking the Curse of Intergenerational Trauma as a Black Man in America. Reggie holds his bachelor's degree in economics from Vanderbilt University and his master's degree in accountancy from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. Reggie has been recognized as one of Nashville's Black 40 Under 40 as well as Nashville Business Journal's 40 Under 40. He was also nominated for Forbes 30 Under 30 and in 2020, Reggie was featured in the Top 100 People in Finance magazine. Reggie delivers keynote speeches on various topics ranging from business and finance concepts to discussions about mental health and wellness and social justice. Nashville, he's been featured in USA Today , Forbes , ESPN , & Smart Business Dealmakers . And today , he is featured as a guest on our show . He vents with us about his childhood , being raised by a 14 year old mother , and a 17 year old father , but beating the stereotypical odds to climb to the top . You guys are in for a great one today

Clayton Hinchman was Founder, President and CEO of USi. USi was acquired by Ignite in 2016. After working for Ignite as Chief Marketing Officer for three years Clayton took over as the President and COO of SPS. SPS is a global aviation and ground systems logistics company primarily supporting Department of Defense readiness efforts. Clayton Hinchman served in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer. He medically retired as a Captain due to wounds sustained during an improvised explosive attack while conducting a night raid to kill or capture Al Qaeda in Iraq. After serving in the military, Clayton worked for the Joint IED Defeat Organization and with various non-profit organizations in Washington, DC. Clayton is an ambassador to the Vail Veterans Program and a past board member to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. During his Army career, he was assigned to 10th Mountain Division and Special Operations Task Force 17. He earned his Airborne and Air Assault wings, and also graduated as the Honor Graduate from the US Army Ranger School. His military decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Medal. Clayton earned his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Masters from Georgetown University, continuing executive education at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, and is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program at Babson College.

This Week's Guests: Body language expert - Scott Rouse Comedian - Boris khaykin Comedian - Dan Naturman The World's Famous comedy Cellar presents "Live From America Podcast" with Noam Dworman and Hatem Gabr. The top experts and thinkers of the world and the best comics in the Nation get together weekly with our hosts to discuss different topics each week, News, Culture, Politics, comedy & and more with an equal parts of knowledge and comedy! Scott Rouse: As a behavior analyst and body language expert, Scott Rouse holds multiple certificates in advanced interrogation training and has been trained alongside the FBI, Secret Service, U.S. Military Intelligence, and the Department of Defense. His extensive training, education, and practice of nonverbal communication has made him an expert and consultant to law enforcement as well as Fortune 100 Companies, attorneys, private investigators, executives, and entertainers. He is also a TEDx Speaker. Scott, along with Greg Hartley, Mark Bowden, and Chase Hughes ( the top 4 body language experts in the world) created the popular YouTube channel, The Behavior Panel, where they analyze body language and human behavior in videos of public interest. As a regular guest and consultant to and for The Dr. Phil Show, Scott analyzes body language and behavior. Scott lectures on Body Language at Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Business Management, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, The University of Tennessee, and teaches Continuing Legal Education courses on Body Language for the Tennessee Bar Association. As well, he trains law enforcement and military across the U.S. As Entrepreneur In Residence at The Nashville Entrepreneur Center 2011 to 2017, Scott created the Pitch Department where he trained new, as well as seasoned, Entrepreneurs to pitch for funding. From Nashville, to Silicon Valley, to Shark Tank, his training has helped startups raise over $500M. His techniques in training and teaching are used and hailed by Entrepreneurs all over the world. Follow Live From America YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UCS2fqgw61yK1J6iKNxV0LmA Twitter twitter.com/AmericasPodcast www.LiveFromAmericaPodcast.com LiveFromAmerica@ComedyCellar.com Follow Hatem Twitter twitter.com/HatemNYC Instagram www.instagram.com/hatemnyc/ Follow Noam Twitter twitter.com/noamdworman?lang #BodyLanguage #ScottRouse #BodyLanguageScottRose

Reggie D. Ford: Author. Advisor. Advocate. Activist. Reggie Ford is the founder and president of RoseCrete Wealth Management, a financial services firm that provides investment management and financial planning strategies for affluent young professionals and athletes. Reggie holds his bachelor's degree in economics from Vanderbilt University and his master's degree in accountancy from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. Reggie has been recognized as one of Nashville's Black 40 Under 40. He was also nominated for Forbes 30 Under 30 and in 2020, Reggie was featured in the Top 100 People in Finance magazine. From a community perspective, Reggie serves on the board of several nonprofit organizations and is a member of the Phoenix Club of Nashville. He is also a certified yoga instructor and leads classes for people of all backgrounds. Reggie delivers keynote speeches on various topics ranging from business and finance concepts to discussions about mental health and race. He enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with family and friends. Reggie lives in Nashville with his wife Katie and their dog, Rosie. Connect w/ Reggie: IG: @reggiedford TW: @reggiedford https://www.linkedin.com/in/reggieford26/ Connect w/ Jovica: LI: linkedin.com/jdjurdjevic TW: @TheJovPost IG: @asap_jovi Music Credit: Title: Clean Break Artist: Density & Time

This panel will focus on the pros and cons of zoning, its relation to environmental justice, its detrimental (or beneficial) impacts on minorities, and its consistency (or inconsistency) with property rights. Importantly, the discussion will engage with the scope of modern zoning and what, if anything, should be done to alter, increase, or decrease the government's zoning power. Given the rise of environmental justice in administrative policy and academic debate, this event presents a timely discussion of environmental justice's application to debates over zoning policy in the United States. Criticisms of zoning are on the rise from both the right and left. Critics focus on the ignoble racial history of zoning and its detrimental impacts on the housing market and property values. Defenders instead look to the community stability provided by zoning and the separation of industrial from residential property uses. This panel will present varying views from across the intellectual spectrum featuring both criticisms and defenses of zoning from the right and left. Featuring:-- Prof. Nicole Stelle Garnett, John P. Murphy Foundation Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame-- Randall O'Toole, Blogger, The Antiplanner-- Richard Rothstein, Distinguished Fellow of the Economic Policy Institute and a Senior Fellow (emeritus) at the Thurgood Marshall Institute of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund-- Prof. Christopher Serkin, Elisabeth H. and Granville S. Ridley Jr. Chair in Law and Professor of Management at the Owen Graduate School of Management-- Moderator: Adam Griffin, Law Clerk, U.S. District Courts

Nissan has named Chandra Vasser to the new position of vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer for its Americas region. In this newly created role, Vasser will drive Nissan's strategy to expand diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across business functions in the Americas region, while developing partnerships and plans to share the company's DEI commitment with employees, customers and the community. "Taking actions to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is a critical part of the culture change that we've committed to with our Nissan NEXT transformation," said Jérémie Papin, chairperson, Nissan Americas. "Chandra brings great experience to the role and will drive how we value equity and inclusion with all of our stakeholders, including employees, customers, dealers and suppliers." Vasser most recently was a director of finance for several sales and marketing functions in Nissan's U.S. business operations. She joined Nissan in 2004 and worked in positions of increasing responsibility in the finance and purchasing functions. Among her roles, she currently is a member of Nissan's Diversity Advisory Council, and she previously worked as director of purchasing for several functional areas, which included leadership of supplier diversity. Under her leadership, Nissan was recognized as the "2016 Corporation of the Year" by the TriState Minority Supplier Development Council (TSMSDC). Vasser earned her bachelor's degree in accounting from Tennessee State University, and an MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. She recently completed the McKinsey Academy's Black Executive Leadership Program. For more information about our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit nissanusa.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube. The Caring Economy made it onto FeedSpots Top 30 CSR Podcasts Don't forget to check out my book that inspired this podcast series, The Caring Economy: How to Win With Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toby-usnik/support

I first met Robb while working together in 2014.  Eventually Robb left Jackson to attend Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management where he graduated in 2018 with an MBA concentrating on business strategy & marketing.  Robb then went on to work for Brown Brothers Harriman where he remains today, a private bank committed to helping entrepreneurs and businesses achieve success at all stages of growth.  Robb and I have traveled to MX numerous times, the Northwest Territories in Canada, and the Seychelles and have another trip planned there this spring. To meet Robb once is to feel as if you have known him your whole life. He has an endearing sense of curiosity, humor, empathy and amazing life experiences at a young age and it makes you wonder how he has fit it all in in such short order.  Robb currently resides in Boston, MA with his wonderful fiancé Dylan. Additionally we are lucky enough to have Matthews back on the show as a co-host today and for those of you who haven't listened to the first episode of PTT, give it a go to learn more about Matthews and his story.Be sure to subscribe to this show on iTunes, Spotify, and your favorite podcast hosting platform. Check our website, subscribe to the newsletter, and get updates on the show.  Please forward the show onto anyone who you think might dig it. Reviews help, thank you

A certified Landscape Professional and past member of the NALP Board of Directors, Joe Kujawa serves as senior facilitator and dedicated practice leader. He was most recently an owner and executive vice president of Kujawa Enterprises, Inc. (KEI), a legacy landscaping and winter services firm in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Joe provides executive leadership in implementing a vision for peer group education events and industry relations. In particular, he consults with snow market leaders on winter services strategies, as well as companies facing the unique challenges of a family-owned business. Joe joined Bruce Wilson & Co. with considerable experience in the operation of high-performing CEO peer groups, and over the years has formed valuable relationships within the landscape industry. His unique perspectives and depth of expertise have been critical in positioning our company for the challenges of an ever-changing market. Kujawa graduated from Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art and Planning, and received an MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. He served as manager of business development for HOK architectural and engineering design firm in Washington D.C. While at Chicago-based Keane Consulting Group, he oversaw operational consulting for Fortune 500 clients. He also helped run the family-owned Kujawa Enterprises until it sold to Sperber Landscape Companies in April 2019. Joe presently serves as Planning Commissioner for the Village of Elm Grove, Wisconsin, and is a former member of the Board of Directors for the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He served as a member of the Alumni Board of Directors for Cornell Alpha Delta Phi, Inc., and was a national director for the American Institute of Architecture Students.

A senior leadership/board advisor, researcher, executive educator, and best-selling author, David is internationally recognized as the leading expert on applications of strategic relationships in profitable growth, sustained innovation, and lasting change. The author of ten books, including best-sellers Relationship Economics, and Co-Create, as well as Curve Benders, David serves as a trusted advisor to global clients and coaches corporate leaders. He is an adjunct professor at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, was named to the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Professionals list, and is honored to be one of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Global Coaches. A Forbes Leadership contributor on the Future of Work, David's unique insights has been featured in a variety of prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fast Company, Huffington Post Business, Entrepreneur, and Knowledge@Wharton. Born in Iran, David immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager with $100, limited family ties, and no fluency in English. He graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's degree in business management and went on to earn an Executive MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He resides in Atlanta, GA, with his family.

Max Knapp grew up in Jackson County, West Virginia, where he graduated from Ravenswood High School. Upon graduation, he attended West Virginia Wesleyan College on a golf scholarship and obtained his bachelor’s degree in accounting. After finishing at Wesleyan, Max decided to further his education by attending Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management, where […]

Jon talks with David Nour, a senior leadership/board advisor, researcher, executive educator and best-selling author about his story of the American Dream and the power of daily execution. A senior leadership/board advisor, researcher, executive educator and bestselling author, David Nour is internationally recognized as the leading expert on applications of strategic relationships in profitable growth, sustained innovation, and lasting change. The author of ten books, including best-sellers Relationship Economics® (Wiley), and Co-Create (St. Martin's Press), as well as the forthcoming Curve Benders, Nour serves as a trusted advisor to global clients and coaches corporate leaders. He is an adjunct professor at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, was named to the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Professionals list and is honored to be one of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Global Coaches. A Forbes Leadership contributor on the Future of Work, and an Inc. contributor on Relationship Economics, Nour's unique insights have been featured in a variety of prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fast Company, Huffington Post Business, Entrepreneur, and Knowledge@Wharton. He's also the host of the popular Curve Benders podcast. Born in Iran, Nour immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager with $100, limited family ties and no fluency in English. He graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's degree in business management and went on to earn an Executive MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He resides in Atlanta, GA, with his family.   Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with David Nour: Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidnour  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNourGroup/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidnour/  Website: https://www.nourgroup.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnour/  Get David's Books: Relationship Economics: Transform Your Most Valuable Business Contacts Into Personal and Professional Success Co-Create: How Your Business Will Profit from Innovative and Strategic Collaboration

Reggie Ford is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, mental health advocate, and social activist. A first-generation college graduate of Vanderbilt University, he runs RoseCrete Wealth Management and speaks to audiences about financial empowerment, over-all wellness, and the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.  He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Vanderbilt University where he was also a football team member. He also earned his Master of Accountancy from Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management which he was recognized as an Owen World Shaper. [00:01 – 14:55] Reggie Ford’s Background An insight into the episode Introduction to the guest, Reggie Ford Reggie’s background Learning code-switching in living in two different cultures  Journey to MBA Having access to education and network Meeting and connecting up with people Approaching people from a genuine understanding of where they come from [14:56 – 24:28] Getting the MBA Gain from MBA – the network Managing anxiety, depression & trauma to pursue education Being in the Football and going to college  [24:29 – 38:16] PTSD (Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction) Breaking the Curse of Intergenerational Trauma as a Black Man in America Significance of the release date and it’s publishing company Ways to help the break these issues in the society  Impostor Syndrome    [38:17 – 41:38] Closing Segment How to buy the book and where to access it  Are you optimistic or pessimistic? Reach out to our guest. See Links Below. Final words Tweetable Quotes “I think we start with understanding ourselves. Learning to love and trust ourselves is first and foremost.” – Reggie Ford “Learning to accept rejection and not looking at it as really a ‘No’ but looking at it as ‘Not Now’, not right now.” – Reggie Ford  Resources Mentioned: https://www.montgomerybell.edu/ (Montgomery Bell Academy)  https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Through-Severe-Dysfunction-Intergenerational-ebook/dp/B092CDBHLF (PTSD: Breaking the Curse of Intergenerational Trauma As a Black Man in America) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Connect with Reggie and pre-order his book at https://www.reggiedford.com/ (https://www.reggiedford.com/).   Connect with Excelsior GP: https://www.excelsiorgp.com/ (Excelsior GP Website) https://www.linkedin.com/company/excelsior-capital-gp/ (LinkedIn) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmreyaEmNbgq-6t86UtERSw (YouTube) Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/ (LinkedIn) LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US  A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON!

In this episode of Build Momentum, Dr. Rod Berger, a communications and media expert who writes about thought leadership and education for Forbes and has previously contributed to Scholastic and the Huffington Post, joins us. Dr. Berger has interviewed the likes of Sal Khan, former US Department of Education Secretary Arnie Dugan, ministers of education, best selling author Daniel Pink, Sir Ken Robinson, and leading edtech investors. Dr. Berger has previously served in leadership and advisory roles for edtech companies in a guest lecture at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management.Some Questions I Ask:Dr. Berger's PR Background (1:45)How do you describe thought leadership? (4:32)How would you recommend the listeners to start thinking about incorporating some of those strategies in their own companies with their leaders? (5:47)Tell me about Press Release, does it have value and when does it have value? (12:17)How do you like to receive media pitches, and what can people do to build better relationships with media personalities like yourself? (14:30)Tell us about your new book (19:42) In This Episode, You Will Learn:Understanding PR and how it is an evolving space for people. (1:23)PR strategies and challenges and how to overcome it (6:16)The value of Press Release (12:16)PR Pitching tips (14:43)Sneak peek of Dr. Rod Berger's new book. (19:48)Quotes:“It's about the questions that you can actually put into the group, right, that you can utilize as a precursor to a conversation where all parties are going to learn something that to me is thought leadership.”“In PR, it's understanding the why and then the who, because that will help extend, I think strategic opportunities.”“It's never just about the message, right? It's about everything and the message.”“For me, it's just be honest in the pitch, right? And at least give some sense that you spent some time and understanding who you're pitching to.”Connect with Dr. Rod Berger:Dr. Rod Berger's' TwitterDr. Rod Berger's LinkedInDr. Rod Berger's EmailStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideWebsiteFacebook

While Nashville is known as the Music City, it’s also home to one of the nation’s top private universities: Vanderbilt. With a vibrant business school, Vanderbilt’s alumni are well-entrenched in the region’s business community. Eric Johnson, dean of the university's Owen Graduate School of Management, shares his thoughts on how Vanderbilt is working with the regional dealmaking community and how that community is supporting the school.

In this episode, we learn about all things Vanderbilt with Rob Schickler, Associate Director of Recruitment at the Owen Graduate School of Management. During our conversation, Rob gave his own unique perspective as an Owen Alum who now works in Admissions, and shared with us what makes Owen unique, what they look for in applicants, and why Owen is a great place for potential MBA students.

This week, Matt speaks with real estate leader Walt Rakowich, former CEO of Prologis and author of the new book, Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today's Climates of Change. In the interview, Walt tells his career story, interspersed with leadership lessons along the way. Walt's true crucible as a leader came first when he was President and COO of Prologis and he found himself unaligned with the style and decision making of the CEO, leading to Walt's resignation from the firm…and then rejoining the firm, just months later, to restructure and rebuild the business after a crash that he had essentially foreseen. In our conversation, Walt discusses these lessons in leadership but we certainly recommend that you take a deep dive into his philosophy and practice of servant leadership in Transfluence.Prologis is a NYSE company and a member of the S&P 500. Prologis is a leading provider of distribution facilities and services with over $50 billion in assets and operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Walt was Co-CEO of Prologis and member of the Board of Directors from June 2011 through December 2012. He was CEO of Prologis from November 2008 through June 2011. He was a member of the Prologis Board of Trustees from January 2005 through June 2011.Prior to becoming CEO, Walt was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Prologis from January 2005 through November 2008. He joined Prologis in 1994. From December 1998 to January 2005, he served as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer for Prologis. Prior to this position, Walt was the Senior Vice President/Director of the company's Mid-Atlantic region where he was responsible for expanding the reach of Prologis to the leading logistics markets in the Midwest and Atlantic states.Prior to joining Prologis, Walt spent nine years as a partner and principal with real estate provider Trammell Crow Company in Los Angeles. Before that, he was a senior audit and tax consultant for Price Waterhouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Walt received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and his B.S., with distinction, in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University.Walt currently serves on the board of directors of Host Hotels & Resorts, where he is the company's audit committee chairman and member of the governance committee; Iron Mountain Inc., where he is chairman of the audit committee and member of the governance and investment committees; and Ventas Inc., where he is chairman of the audit committee. All three are companies listed in the S&P 500. He also serves on the advisory council of Gender Fair. He has served as a member of the executive committee and the board of governors for the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), the primary industry group for REITs in the United States.Walt was appointed to The Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees in 2014 and serves as chairman of the university board's audit and risk committee. In 2010, the Penn State Alumni Association named Walt a Penn State Alumni Fellow, a lifetime designation and the highest award given by the association, recognizing outstanding professional achievement. He also has served on the real estate advisory boards of the Smeal College of Business at Penn State, The Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and The Kellogg Graduate school of Management. In addition, he served on the Global Leadership Council at Colorado State University.Walt currently serves as chairman of the board of Colorado UpLift and is a member of the board of the Alliance for School Choice in Education (ACE) and of PIVOT, three non-profits focused on educating at risk children in the inner city.About TransfluenceWalt Rakowich brings a real-world perspective to leadership that's based on experience, not just theory. Walt was CEO of Prologis, the world's largest owner of industrial warehouses and a critical partner to companies distributing products throughout the global supply chain. The company was near bankruptcy when Walt took over at the height of the Great Recession. While leading Prologis back to prominence, and in the years since, Walt realized leaders today must lean into timeless values and principles, but with a fresh perspective on the new realities of our leadership climates.The modern leadership environment exists at the convergence of three distinct and dynamic climates: the climates of access, diversity, and acceleration. On their own or in the aggregate, these climates produce significant opportunities and tensions that will challenge leaders for generations. With a fundamental understanding of these climates, leaders develop a selfless approach that withstands the toughest storms.Transfluence shows leaders how they can have transformative influence by overcoming their fears and pride, building transparency into their leadership, developing a strong core of authentic values, and passionately pursuing a meaningful purpose. When leaders do this, they seize opportunities, embrace challenges, and make their organizations and communities greater than ever. Learn more or order Transfluence here.

Hank Ingram joined us to talk about his namesake whiskey and the unique aging technique it employs. Nashville entrepreneur, Hank Ingram, is the founder of Brown Water Spirits and their line of O.H. Ingram River Aged Whiskey. As the name implies, this whiskey was river-aged inside a floating rickhouse. This rickhouse is a large barge moored to the banks of the Mississippi River, benefiting from the riverside’s temperature variations, humidity, and the constant motion of the river. While some may be skeptical of non-traditional aging techniques (including ourselves), this is hardly a shortcut in the aging process. Hank has patiently waited and released straight whiskey (2-4 years old) which has been enhanced by river aging. We were honored to be the first people outside of Brown Water Spirits to taste the new Straight Rye Whiskey, which had not released at the time of recording. We think you’ll be impressed with these whiskies and, as their distribution grows, you should check them out.  We appreciate everyone who has taken the time to give us feedback on our podcast.  If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your podcast app, leave us a review, or tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at TheBourbonLens@Gmail.com. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers, Scott, Michael & JakeBourbon Lens   About the Brand:   O.H. Ingram River Aged Whiskey is aged inside a barge on a first-of-its-kind floating rickhouse. Moored on the riverbank of Ballard Country (Wickliffe, KY) we utilize the climate of the Mississippi River along with its drastic rise and fall to provoke a unique interaction between wood and spirit that is unlike any other. The temperature swings, humidity, and constant cadence of the flowing water keeps our whiskey working. This unique process provides a unique interaction between wood and spirit – we call it barrel aged and river raised! About the Whiskey: River Aged Straight Whiskey: The first release in the River Aged Series. Vital Stats: Mash Bill – 96 proof, blend of 95% rye, 5% barley whiskey and 36% rye, 4% barley, 60% corn bourbon. Aged 3 years in new charred oak barrels. Available in select markets for ~$80/750ml. Appearance: Warm amber. Medium viscosity and a gentle swirl ends in clear, fine legs.  Nose: Right off I got the strong scent of baking spices, predominantly cinnamon. The throat-soothing allure of honey and meringue with a bit of acid from an orange peel Palate: Buttery mouthfeel, tastes kind of rummy, may be the way the sugar shows up. The slow build heat mellows into a smooth taste with distinct spice. River Aged Straight Rye:  Just released in December 2020 Currently available in Middle and East Tennessee with additional markets coming as inventories are available. About the Founder Hank Ingram: Hank Ingram comes from a long line of entrepreneurs who for more than five generations have built businesses with the river at their core.  Beginning in the mid-1800s, his great-great-great-grandfather Orrin Henry Ingram founded the Empire Lumber Company. Hank’s great-grandfather brought the family to Nashville where he founded the Ingram Barge Company in 1946. Ingram Industries — the marine logistics, book production and distribution company Hank is the latest in his family tree to bring a great idea to the river’s edge. With an intimate knowledge of the river and a penchant for a bourbon nightcap, he developed the idea for the unique river ageing process while in business school. After the idea won first place in a pitch competition in 2015, Hank founded Brown Water Spirits shortly thereafter to bring the idea to life. Hank previously served as Director of Corporate Partnerships for Nashville Soccer Club and held various positions within Ingram Industries and its subsidiaries. Hank is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and received his MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. He is an active volunteer in a number of Nashville organizations and serves on boards for the Boy Scouts of Middle Tennessee and the Nashville Symphony. In his spare time, Hank enjoys golf, guitar and cycling. And of course, a neat glass of bourbon. Links: Learn more at IngramWhiskey.com WhiskyAdvocate.com Feature Tennessean.com Feature Discussed in the Nashville Scene Style Blueprint on Ingram River Aged Whiskey

Curve Benders - Why Strategic Relationships Will Power Your Non-Linear Growth in the Future of Work  A senior leadership/board advisor, researcher, executive educator, and best-selling author, David Nour is internationally recognized as the leading expert on applications of strategic relationships in profitable growth, sustained innovation, and lasting change. The author of eleven books, including best-sellers Relationship Economics® (Wiley), and Co-Create (St. Martin’s Press), as well as the forthcoming Curve Benders (Wiley, 2021), Nour serves as a trusted advisor to global clients and coaches corporate leaders. He is an adjunct professor at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management and was named to the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Professionals list. A Forbes Leadership contributor on the Future of Work, and an Inc. contributor on Relationship Economics, Nour’s unique insights have been featured in a variety of prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fast Company, Huffington Post Business, Entrepreneur, and Knowledge@Wharton. He’s also the host of the popular Curve Benders podcast.  Find David Nour on the internet: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Episode Title: The Startup Life-How To Achieve Transfluence Fearturing Walt Rakowich(Former CEO of Prologis) In this episode, we talk to Walt Rakowich(Former CEO of Prologis) as we discuss his new book, what he learned from his parents, and what we can learn from the reversal decision from the decision on Big 10 Football season.  Purchase his book here Follow Walt's blog here **More On Walt** Walter C. Rakowich is the former CEO of Prologis a NYSE company and a member of the S&P 500. Prologis is a leading provider of distribution facilities and services with over $50 billion in assets and operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Mr. Rakowich was Co-CEO of Prologis and member of the Board of Directors from June 2011 through December 2012. He was CEO of Prologis from November 2008 through June 2011. He was a member of the Prologis Board of Trustees from January 2005 through June 2011. Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. Rakowich was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Prologis from January 2005 through November 2008. He joined Prologis in 1994. From December 1998 to January 2005, he served as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer for Prologis. Prior to this position, Mr. Rakowich was the Senior Vice President/Director of the company's Mid-Atlantic region where he was responsible for expanding the reach of Prologis to the leading logistics markets in the Midwest and Atlantic states. Prior to joining Prologis, Mr. Rakowich spent nine years as a partner and principal with real estate provider Trammell Crow Company in Los Angeles. Before that, he was a senior audit and tax consultant for Price Waterhouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Rakowich received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and his B.S., with distinction, in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University. Mr. Rakowich currently serves on the board of directors of Host Hotels & Resorts, where he is the company's audit committee chairman and member of the governance committee; Iron Mountain Inc., where he is chairman of the audit committee and member of the governance and investment committees; and Ventas Inc., where he is chairman of the audit committee. All three are companies listed in the S&P 500. He also serves on the advisory council of Gender Fair. He has served as a member of the executive committee and the board of governors for the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), the primary industry group for REITs in the United States. Mr. Rakowich was appointed to The Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees in 2014 and serves as chairman of the university board's audit and risk committee. In 2010, the Penn State Alumni Association named Mr. Rakowich a Penn State Alumni Fellow, a lifetime designation and the highest award given by the association, recognizing outstanding professional achievement. He also has served on the real estate advisory boards of the Smeal College of Business at Penn State, The Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and The Kellogg Graduate school of Management. In addition, he served on the Global Leadership Council at Colorado State University. Mr. Rakowich currently serves as chairman of the board of Colorado UpLift and is a member of the board of the Alliance for School Choice in Education (ACE) and of PIVOT, three non-profits focused on educating at-risk children in the inner city. Mr. Rakowich has made several appearances on CNBC, CNN, Fox, Bloomberg and National Public Radio and has been quoted in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Institutional Investor and Forbes magazine, on behalf of the real estate industry and Prologis In this episode, we talk to Ande Frazier (Behavioral Finance Expert & Author) as we discuss what we learn from our parents can determine how we deal with money, why she lets her kids learn some money lessons on their own, and more. Purchase her book here **More on Ande** Ande Frazier CFP®, CLU, ChFC, RICP, BFA™, ChSNC, CDFA® is inspiring women to take control of their money by breaking down the emotional, behavioral and societal barriers that prevent them from building strong financial foundations. Ande began her more-than-27-year career as a financial adviser but quickly realized that traditional planning methods didn't account for how much emotions factor into financial decision making. In her subsequent years educating other advisers and consumers, she saw again and again that conventional wisdom about women and money was flawed: It's not women's finances that determine their self-worth. It's women's sense of self-worth that determines their finances. And like that, a new philosophy was born.   In 2020 Ande published her first book with ForbesBooks, Fin(anci)ally Free! 11 Conversations to Have With Yourself About Life, Money & Your Worth. Ande's book is a guide to help women feel secure in their futures, to integrate self-worth and net-worth across generations. 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    www.funkymedia.agency

In this week’s episode of Real Wealth, Real Health, we renew our focus on entrepreneurship, with our guest, Jon Lehman, who serves as Faculty Director of Executive Education at Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management. Jon is an accomplished serial entrepreneur with a clear passion for business and a vast wealth of knowledge to draw upon when answering our most pressing questions on the subjects of entrepreneurship, business development, and the evaluation of a nascent business idea. Jon’s experience has afforded him invaluable insights into what it takes to become successful as an entrepreneur. He’s learned worthwhile lessons through both success and failure, and helped many others along the way, including early interest & investment in Alpha Investing. Over the course of our conversation, Mr. Lehman offers insights into some of the most common mistakes that early entrepreneurs make, and how best to avoid them. In addition to many valuable tips for navigating any professional career, we touch on the importance of partnerships, and how best to maneuver the various challenges presented therein, particularly as the functions of business grow in complexity. Aside from his many insights for running a successful business, we pick Jon’s brain about the way he thinks about and evaluates a company, business idea, or investment. His pointed approach to business is reflected in the way he evaluates companies and business ideas, particularly when we observe the success he’s achieved in both. This short-but-sweet episode is packed with valuable insights and is a can’t-miss for any current or would-be entrepreneurs. Key Insights: · The common traits of a successful entrepreneur, and debunking the most common stereotypes of the average entrepreneur · The avenues, methods, and approach to growth that help most successful entrepreneurs build wealth, and/or entice investments into their company · Insights & tips for how best to navigate partnerships or teams in business. · The importance of understanding necessary skillsets, and the intersection of skills needed to effectively operate your business or business idea · How Diversification can happen in concert with specialization, even within a single industry Subscribe to this podcast to build your healthy financial foundation through expertise, insights, strategies, tactics, wisdom, and inspiration from Alpha Investing’s community of professionals, advisors, investors, and members:   Apple — Spotify — Google — TuneIn — Stitcher Guest Bio: Jon Lehman is an Adjunct Professor of Management at Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management, where he currently serves as Faculty Director of Executive Education. In this role he has worked with a broad range of clients including Nissan, Regions Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, Eli Lilly & Co, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Hewlett Packard, Community Health Systems, and Cisco Systems. Jon is also a serial entrepreneur who also serves as a mentor, consultant, and board advisor to early stage companies. Prior to joining Owen, Mr. Lehman served as the CEO of a health care IT company that he led to a merger with a Canadian public company. He was an early stage investor and served as Executive Vice President and Director of an international computer training company that was later acquired by a leading educational software company. He also founded and served as Principal of a venture development firm. He holds a degree in Economics from Colgate University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is an avid cyclist, tennis player, and traveler. Resources: Real Wealth Real Health Alpha Investing podcast@alphai.com

In this episode, we talk to Walt Rakowich(Former CEO of Prologis) as we discuss his new book, what he learned from his parents, and what we can learn from the reversal decision from the decision on Big 10 Football season. Purchase his book here Follow Walt's blog here **More On Walt** Walter C. Rakowich is the former CEO of Prologis a NYSE company and a member of the S&P 500. Prologis is a leading provider of distribution facilities and services with over $50 billion in assets and operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Mr. Rakowich was Co-CEO of Prologis and member of the Board of Directors from June 2011 through December 2012. He was CEO of Prologis from November 2008 through June 2011. He was a member of the Prologis Board of Trustees from January 2005 through June 2011. Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. Rakowich was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Prologis from January 2005 through November 2008. He joined Prologis in 1994. From December 1998 to January 2005, he served as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer for Prologis. Prior to this position, Mr. Rakowich was the Senior Vice President/Director of the company’s Mid-Atlantic region where he was responsible for expanding the reach of Prologis to the leading logistics markets in the Midwest and Atlantic states. Prior to joining Prologis, Mr. Rakowich spent nine years as a partner and principal with real estate provider Trammell Crow Company in Los Angeles. Before that, he was a senior audit and tax consultant for Price Waterhouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Rakowich received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and his B.S., with distinction, in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University. Mr. Rakowich currently serves on the board of directors of Host Hotels & Resorts, where he is the company's audit committee chairman and member of the governance committee; Iron Mountain Inc., where he is chairman of the audit committee and member of the governance and investment committees; and Ventas Inc., where he is chairman of the audit committee. All three are companies listed in the S&P 500. He also serves on the advisory council of Gender Fair. He has served as a member of the executive committee and the board of governors for the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), the primary industry group for REITs in the United States. Mr. Rakowich was appointed to The Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees in 2014 and serves as chairman of the university board's audit and risk committee. In 2010, the Penn State Alumni Association named Mr. Rakowich a Penn State Alumni Fellow, a lifetime designation and the highest award given by the association, recognizing outstanding professional achievement. He also has served on the real estate advisory boards of the Smeal College of Business at Penn State, The Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and The Kellogg Graduate school of Management. In addition, he served on the Global Leadership Council at Colorado State University. Mr. Rakowich currently serves as chairman of the board of Colorado UpLift and is a member of the board of the Alliance for School Choice in Education (ACE) and of PIVOT, three non-profits focused on educating at-risk children in the inner city. Mr. Rakowich has made several appearances on CNBC, CNN, Fox, Bloomberg and National Public Radio and has been quoted in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Institutional Investor and Forbes magazine, on behalf of the real estate industry and Prologis. Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.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

In this episode, we talk to Walt Rakowich(Former CEO of Prologis) as we discuss his new book, what he learned from his parents, and what we can learn from the reversal decision from the decision on Big 10 Football season.  Purchase his book here Follow Walt's blog here **More On Walt** Walter C. Rakowich is the former CEO of Prologis a NYSE company and a member of the S&P 500. Prologis is a leading provider of distribution facilities and services with over $50 billion in assets and operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Mr. Rakowich was Co-CEO of Prologis and member of the Board of Directors from June 2011 through December 2012. He was CEO of Prologis from November 2008 through June 2011. He was a member of the Prologis Board of Trustees from January 2005 through June 2011. Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. Rakowich was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Prologis from January 2005 through November 2008. He joined Prologis in 1994. From December 1998 to January 2005, he served as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer for Prologis. Prior to this position, Mr. Rakowich was the Senior Vice President/Director of the company's Mid-Atlantic region where he was responsible for expanding the reach of Prologis to the leading logistics markets in the Midwest and Atlantic states. Prior to joining Prologis, Mr. Rakowich spent nine years as a partner and principal with real estate provider Trammell Crow Company in Los Angeles. Before that, he was a senior audit and tax consultant for Price Waterhouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Rakowich received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and his B.S., with distinction, in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University. Mr. Rakowich currently serves on the board of directors of Host Hotels & Resorts, where he is the company's audit committee chairman and member of the governance committee; Iron Mountain Inc., where he is chairman of the audit committee and member of the governance and investment committees; and Ventas Inc., where he is chairman of the audit committee. All three are companies listed in the S&P 500. He also serves on the advisory council of Gender Fair. He has served as a member of the executive committee and the board of governors for the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), the primary industry group for REITs in the United States. Mr. Rakowich was appointed to The Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees in 2014 and serves as chairman of the university board's audit and risk committee. In 2010, the Penn State Alumni Association named Mr. Rakowich a Penn State Alumni Fellow, a lifetime designation and the highest award given by the association, recognizing outstanding professional achievement. He also has served on the real estate advisory boards of the Smeal College of Business at Penn State, The Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and The Kellogg Graduate school of Management. In addition, he served on the Global Leadership Council at Colorado State University. Mr. Rakowich currently serves as chairman of the board of Colorado UpLift and is a member of the board of the Alliance for School Choice in Education (ACE) and of PIVOT, three non-profits focused on educating at-risk children in the inner city. Mr. Rakowich has made several appearances on CNBC, CNN, Fox, Bloomberg and National Public Radio and has been quoted in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Institutional Investor and Forbes magazine, on behalf of the real estate industry and Prologis In this episode, we talk to Ande Frazier (Behavioral Finance Expert & Author) as we discuss what we learn from our parents can determine how we deal with money, why she lets her kids learn some money lessons on their own, and more. Purchase her book here **More on Ande** Ande Frazier CFP®, CLU, ChFC, RICP, BFA™, ChSNC, CDFA® is inspiring women to take control of their money by breaking down the emotional, behavioral and societal barriers that prevent them from building strong financial foundations. Ande began her more-than-27-year career as a financial adviser but quickly realized that traditional planning methods didn't account for how much emotions factor into financial decision making. In her subsequent years educating other advisers and consumers, she saw again and again that conventional wisdom about women and money was flawed: It's not women's finances that determine their self-worth. It's women's sense of self-worth that determines their finances. And like that, a new philosophy was born.   In 2020 Ande published her first book with ForbesBooks, Fin(anci)ally Free! 11 Conversations to Have With Yourself About Life, Money & Your Worth. Ande's book is a guide to help women feel secure in their futures, to integrate self-worth and net-worth across generations. Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.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   

Mario Avila, Director of the Turner Family Center for Social Ventures at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, who highlights the interdisciplinary, student-led organization committed to developing socially and environmentally conscious leaders and doers.During the interview, Avila discusses how they prepare students to drive systemic, impactful change through market-driven forces and enterprise, and provide resources and opportunities to leverage and combine the individual strengths of Vanderbilt University graduate students, faculty, and business partners. He also shares some of the pivots with COVID-19 and ways to get involved.Mario - Entrepreneur and Owen 2012 Graduate, from Chicago originally, stayed in Nashville after school to launch company and returned to Vanderbilt after to launch the on Turner Family Center for Social Ventures (TFC). Focus on equity and access, through financial services and social enterprise and nonprofit board leadershipKey points on Turner Family Center for Social Ventures at Vanderbilt University:   - Student-led, Center was developed by and run by Vanderbilt graduate students   - Interdisciplinary - housed at Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt's Business School, and created for students from ALL programs including Public Health, Medicine, Education Policy, Economic DevelopmentMission is to develop students as leaders and "doers" of social impact through:       - Focus on how business can drive social change        - Programming that is experiential & academic - students are doing and leading   - Example: Our Owen Board Fellows program places first year MBA students on local Nashville nonprofit boards for one year to learn from and contribute to their mission and undertake a strategic project along with organization's leadershipBig questions we ask of students, nonprofits, and businesses:   - What keeps you up at night? Both from an organizational perspective (what problems can our students help you solve) and from a personal perspective about the passions you have and problems they are determined to solve   - We work with students to understand unique business models that combine earned revenue and social impact, and we pair students to consult with and occasionally even start ventures that are leveraging business to achieve impact.Join us! We'd welcome partnership opportunities - partners include client's organizations who can work with a student consulting team, guest speakers, placements for student fellowships - and join us for the TFC Social Ventures Summit in January 2021.Learn more:Facebook:             https://www.facebook.com/turnerfamilycenterWebsite:                https://turnerfamilycenter.com/

Robert Thomas Bethel is the orchestrator of 80 business turnarounds over the past fifty-five years. Early successes and troubles in his own professional career inspired his passion for taking over struggling businesses and guiding them towards the road of profitability. Bethel has turned around companies in various industries—from restaurant chains to engineering firms—and has helped save over ten thousand jobs as a result of his strategic business counsel.    A graduate of the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, Bethel owns several companies across the southern United States and has operated businesses both nationwide and internationally.    In this encore episode Bob shares how business owners who are struggling with the financial and economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic can do to save their businesses.   He is an Eagle Scout and, in addition to counseling, also spends times teaching three-day seminars on best business practices throughout the country. He currently resides in Orange Beach, Alabama with his wife, Reese.   For more information, visit robertthomasbethel.com   Book : https://www.amazon.com/Strengthen-Your-Business-Fail-Proof-Strategies-ebook/dp/B075FGLCNL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Robert+Bethel&qid=1599430162&sr=8-1   Thanks for tuning in to the show. If you love the show and this episode please like, review, share and help spread the word. Feel free to contact me by using the following links Email: info@odogwu.com Twitter:@chodogwu Instagram: @chodogwu Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/odogwu

In this episode former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean talked with Commissioner Bob Rolfe. He heads the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development at a critical time for Tennesseans and the business community. The ECD is responsible for recruiting business and industry to the state, supporting existing companies, expanding economic opportunities across rural Tennessee and boosting the state’s overall economic prosperity. Commissioner Rolfe has served as commissioner since March 2017. Under his leadership, TNECD has increased Tennessee’s global footprint. He has led the State’s efforts in the recruitment and expansion of over 100 international projects, which represent an investment of $5.6 billion and 18,000 job commitments. TNECD has placed a major focus on job creation and community development in rural Tennessee. Since 2017, the department has provided more than $240 million in funding to rural communities throughout the state. In addition, companies have invested $4 billion and committed to create 21,500 new jobs in rural communities over the past three years. Commissioner Rolfe has more than three decades of experience in business and investment banking in Tennessee. Before joining TNECD, he held the position of CEO of Medical Reimbursements of America, Inc., a company that provides specialty reimbursement solutions to improve financial performance for hospitals and health systems nationwide. He co-founded West End Holdings in 2011, a Nashville-based private equity partnership and he spent the first 18 years of his career as an investment banker at J.C. Bradford and Co. Rolfe received his E.M.B.A. from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and his B.S. from the University of Alabama’s School of Commerce and Business Administration.

What do you learn when you sit on 128 webinars in a week? My guest this week, David Nour shares his experiences and more in this episode!  I invited senior leadership/board advisor, researcher, executive educator and best-selling author, David Nour on the show to talk about a phrase/book he's releasing called Curve Benders. These are the strategic relationships we have in our lives - that can help our growth (personal, or business) dramatically. But how do you find these people in your life? How can you nurture these relationships? David answer these questions and also shares a very cool story on how he created a speakers video reel, without ever speaking on stage! David Nour is internationally recognized as the leading expert on applications of strategic relationships in profitable growth, sustained innovation, and lasting change. The author of ten books, including best-sellers Relationship Economics® (Wiley), and Co-Create (St. Martin's Press), as well as the forthcoming Curve Benders, Nour serves as a trusted advisor to global clients and coaches corporate leaders. He is an adjunct professor at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, was named to the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Professionals list and is honored to be one of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Global Coaches.  A Forbes Leadership contributor on the Future of Work, and an Inc. contributor on Relationship Economics, Nour's unique insights have been featured in a variety of prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fast Company, Huffington Post Business, Entrepreneur, and Knowledge@Wharton. He's also the host of the popular Curve Benders podcast. Click here for show notes Join The Flipchart Facebook groupShhh... I'm releasing 5 secret podcast episodes over 5 days to help you book out your facilitation business, BUT you need to register to get access.Head on over to bookedoutfacilitator.comSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/leannehughes)

In today's episode, I had the honor to chat with an incredibly inspiring woman. Her name is Marjorie K. Eastman. We had such a fun and deep conversation during our 35 minutes together. We talked about things like: 1. Why avocado and chocolate food combo should be banned 2. Marjorie's book, "The Frontline Generation" 3. What holds women back from stepping into leading bravely 4. Why it's important more than ever for women to step into the frontlines. 5. And so much more. I'm convinced you are going to be inspired by Marjorie's story and the wisdom she shares with everyone listening. I encourage you to take 40 minutes and listen to today's episode, it will be worth your time. I promise! When you are done, don't forget to share it with a friend because sharing is caring :) Marjorie K. Eastman is the 2017 National Independent Publisher Award winning author of, The Frontline Generation: How We Served Post 9/11. This is the first book to define post 9/11 service and leadership, and is on the recommended reading list for the US Army Military Intelligence Center of Excellence Library & Museum. She served in the US Army Reserve as an intelligence officer and commander, deployed twice, and was awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge. She has her master’s degree in international security from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies; and her MBA from Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University. She is a champion for veterans, women, and entrepreneurs, a national voice described as a thought leader by PBS’s Veterans Coming Home Initiative. In 2019, The Junior Chamber International (JCI) USA named Marjorie as a recipient of the 2019 Ten Outstanding Young Americans Award. The TOYA is one of the oldest and most prestigious programs in America, recognizing only ten individuals nationwide who exemplify the best attributes of the nation’s young people. Previous honorees include the likes of John F. Kennedy (1946), Chuck Yeager (1954), Elvis Presley (1970). Marjorie K. Eastman's Website: https://www.marjoriekeastman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjoriekeastman/

This is the sixth episode of Market with Me Quikly -- a podcast to inform, educate and assist B2C marketers in doing their jobs just a little bit better. By now, you're well aware the coronavirus has affected the way we live our lives. The fear of a pandemic and mandates to stay home has undoubtedly changed consumer behavior. And if you've been grocery shopping in the last few weeks, you've probably seen a few empty shelves, maybe even empty aisles. That certain products, specifically toilet paper, have been hard to come by. Because people have been stocking up on items that they perceive as scarce, stores like Kroger have put limitations on the number people can buy. We wanted to know: why are consumers responding like this? So we called Dr. Kelly Goldsmith. Dr. Goldsmith is a behavioral scientist who examines consumers' responses to uncertainty and scarcity, uncovering and explaining seemingly paradoxical effects. In one line of research, for instance, she finds that incentives of uncertain value can be just as motivating as incentives of guaranteed high value. In another body of work, she shows that resource scarcity (a state of uncertainty) can lead consumers to be more generous, not just more selfish. She also demonstrates that associating a brand with innovation can actually reduce consumers' interest in the brand's products, because buyers associate innovation with uncertainty. She has dedicated herself to this area because marketers must understand how consumers respond to uncertainty in order to understand and predict consumer behavior. Dr. Goldsmith began her research program as a doctoral student in marketing at Yale University, where her research on self-regulation integrated behavioral decision theory with goal theory. After receiving her doctorate, Dr. Goldsmith joined the Kellogg School of Management as an Assistant Professor of Marketing. At Kellogg, she received multiple honors and awards for both her research and teaching. In 2017, she joined the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt as an Associate Professor of Marketing. She publishes regularly in top marketing and psychology journals, and is currently serving on the editorial review boards of three major marketing journals: the Journal of Consumer Research, the Journal of Marketing Research and the Journal of Consumer Psychology.

Jeff Koch is President and CEO of the United Methodist Insurance Company. He also maintains a limited role as a business and insurance consultant in Brentwood, Tennessee. Mr. Koch’s areas of expertise include insurance; captive insurance and alternative risk management programs; business planning; business development; and affinity member benefit programs. Mr. Koch has worked with national associations, affinity groups, and companies consulting on captives and insurance, member benefit programs, and pricing and feasibility studies for enterprise risk captive insurance companies. Mr. Koch has a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management. Previously Mr. Koch was Vice President of Member Benefits for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). He established and managed the operation of NFIB’s in-house life and health and property and casualty insurance agencies and its property and casualty managing general agency. He was responsible for the operation of five programs sponsored by NFIB written through state workers compensation funds (Arizona, Maryland, Montana, Ohio, and Texas) and one group self-insurance program (Alabama). The total premium in the programs exceeded $150 million. He also managed NFIB’s relationships with FedEx, Dell, Bank of America, Solveras Payment Solutions, Payce Payroll Services, and a number of other business partners. Prior to joining NFIB, he worked for two international insurance brokerage firms for eleven years developing and operating affinity group programs including risk purchasing groups, captives, and self-insured groups. He managed a group captive insurance company for seven years. His clients included non-profit clinics, hazardous material carriers, chemical manufacturers, equipment dealers, and NFIB. He developed loss probability studies and loss projections, and evaluated and reviewed security requirements for the captive insurance companies he managed. Mr. Koch worked as an Industrial Engineer for seven years focusing on operations analysis, systems analysis and design, and reducing the cost and frequency of workplace injuries. He was employed by United States Steel and Ingram Barge Company. Contact us here

Dr. Anise Mastin - Managing Director, Reach Marketing Group Anise Mastin is a strategic partner driving growth and positive disruption with 10+ years of senior leadership across IT, Fintech, Telecom, Travel and Healthcare. Anise currently leads a marketing agency developing and implementing cross-channel initiatives aligned to business imperatives for B2B and B2C clients. Anise previously held positions with increasing levels of responsibility at IBM, as Senior Marketing Program Director in multiple business units including Microelectronics, Small & Medium Business, Industry and Growth Initiatives. Prior to joining IBM, Anise led software development and IT strategy as a Senior Analyst and Lead Applications Developer for Willis, Inc. Anise earned a BBA with emphasis in Information Systems Management from Belmont University; an MBA with emphasis in Brand Management and eCommerce from Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management and a DMin with emphasis in Theology from Life Christian University. She resides in Atlanta, GA active in community as Board of Director for NBMBAA Atlanta Chapter and It’s the Journey GA 2Day/30-mile Walk supporting the fight against breast cancer. www.linkedin.com/in/anisemastin       Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens www.lorondacgiddens.com

In this episode, we sit down with Margaret Dolan(President & CEO of LaunchTN) as she with us being born in Memphis but growing up in Canada, a recap of the 36|86 Entrepreneurship Festival, and the mission of Launch Tennessee. **More About Margaret Dolan** Ms. Dolan brings a wealth of financial, executive and civic experience to her role as President and CEO of Launch Tennessee. Launch Tennessee is a public-private partnership that supports entrepreneurs from ideation to exit and is guided by a vision of making Tennessee the most startup-friendly state in the nation. She most recently was Principal, neil Strategies, LLC, an independent consulting firm and Managing Director for AuthEX, a subsidiary of Worth Group, LLC.  Dolan also served as President & CEO of LocalShares, LLC and its subsidiaries, LocalShares Investments, LLC and LocalShares Knowledge, LLC prior to the acquisition of LocalShares by Worth Group, LLC. LocalShares, through its RIA and in partnership with an independent fiduciary trust,  brought the first city-based exchange-traded fund to market and developed thirty city-based indices that measured the performance of headquartered companies in various US metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs).  Prior to that, Ms. Dolan served as President & CEO, Saint Thomas Health Foundations as well as Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Saint Thomas Health, a subsidiary of Ascension Health. Ms. Dolan spent over two decades at Ingram Industries Inc. where she advanced to vice president of community relations serving in a lead role in family and corporate philanthropic and civic activity.  Ms. Dolan began her career at KPMG, LLP (formerly Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co.). Ms. Dolan graduated from the University of Tennessee, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (with honors) majoring in Accounting.  She earned her Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management (Beta Gamma Sigma) where she received the Dean Martin S. Geisel Leadership Award. A Certified Public Accountant, Ms. Dolan is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants. Ms. Dolan currently serves on the governing boards of the Nashville Business Coalition and United Way of Metropolitan Nashville (past Chair).  She concluded her work as a member of the Fifth Third Bank Tennessee Board in late 2017. In addition, Ms. Dolan is engaged with the International Women's Forum, Nashville's Agenda Steering Committee, Rotary Club of Nashville (past President), and the Board & CEO Advisory Council for United Way Worldwide.  She is a Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Nashville and a graduate of Leadership Nashville. Her previous board service includes Adventure Science Center, Alignment Nashville, Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville, Books from Birth of Middle Tennessee, Tennessee Charter School Incubator, Center for Nonprofit Management, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, Junior League of Nashville, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Downtown Partnership, Nashville Public Education Foundation (past Chair), Project Reflect, Tennessee Business Roundtable (past Chair), Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management Alumni Board, and the Rotary Club of Nashville (past President). Ms. Dolan was recognized with the Nashville Public Education Foundation's 2013 Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award, and in 2015 she was inducted into the prestigious Academy for Women of Achievement by the YWCA of Middle Tennessee. Check out Launch Tennessee's website.  Follow them on Facebook  Purchase tickets 36|86 Entrepreneurship Festival August 26-27 here(Ticket go on sale in January 2020). Discount Code:3686SULIFE Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.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 Edited by: Alejandro Giron(https://alegiron.com) and Dominic Lawson Photo for Cover Art: Dana Pruett  Music Credits: **Show Theme**  Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald  **Break Theme** Cielo - Huma-Huma  Sponsors/Partners Start your Target journey here!     

Today’s derivatives markets – characterized by a vast array of complex OTC products, options with maturities as short as one day, and an ever increasing pool of non-equity ETFs – bear little resemblance to those of the 1970’s. In the earliest days of the listed options market, there were calls but not puts, limited expirations and just a sprinkling of single stock underlyings. It was in this era that Robert Whaley came on the scene and made an immediate impact. Armed with a PhD in finance from the University of Toronto, Professor Whaley quickly dove into the empirical study of derivatives markets, focusing on important topics such as the valuation of American put options, how option markets anticipate quarterly earnings announcements and the impact of program trading on the 1987 stock market crash. It was in 1993 that Professor Whaley published a paper that would fundamentally change the landscape of risk management. His Journal of Derivatives piece “Derivatives on market volatility: Hedging tools long overdue” described a brand new concept that sought to create a standardized metric for the cost of index options. More than 26 years later, the VIX is vastly a part of the language spoken not just by option market participants but by the investment community at large. Now, not merely a calculation, but a tradeable asset used for both speculation and hedging, the VIX index plays an important role in how investors read market risk dynamics and seek to profit from changes in volatility. Today, Professor Whaley is the Valere Blair Potter Professor of Management and Director of the Financial Markets Research Center at the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. I was honored to have the opportunity to speak with Professor Whaley and learn more about his long and successful career in academia, his wide body of financial research and his meaningful perspective on the evolution of the VIX index over the years. Please enjoy this episode of the Alpha Exchange.

Derek Anderson is Vice President of Business Improvement at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is also an adjunct professor at Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management. The combination of teaching future healthcare leaders and working within a top-tier academic medical center has given Anderson a strong yet sober opinion on the trajectory for traditional healthcare providers. Anderson recognizes the increasing rate of change in healthcare, viewing it as “a lot of potential chaos and a lot of uncertainty.” As a result, providers are being “thoughtful” about their next steps, especially as they look at managing their fixed assets like physical hospitals. Read more about the conversation here

Bob Bethel is the orchestrator of seventy-seven business turnarounds over the past fifty years.Early successes and troubles in his own professional career inspired his passion for taking over struggling businesses and guiding them towards the road of profitability.Bethel has turned around companies in various industries—from restaurant chains to engineering firms—and has helped save over ten thousand jobs as a result of his strategic business counsel.A graduate of the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, Bethel owns several companies across the southern United States and has operated businesses both nationwide and internationally. He is an Eagle Scout and, in addition to counseling, also spends times teaching three-day seminars on best business practices throughout the country.He currently resides in Orange Beach, Alabama with his wife, Reese.For more information, visit http://www.robertthomasbethel.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

Bob Bethel is the orchestrator of seventy-seven business turnarounds over the past fifty years.Early successes and troubles in his own professional career inspired his passion for taking over struggling businesses and guiding them towards the road of profitability.Bethel has turned around companies in various industries—from restaurant chains to engineering firms—and has helped save over ten thousand jobs as a result of his strategic business counsel.A graduate of the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, Bethel owns several companies across the southern United States and has operated businesses both nationwide and internationally. He is an Eagle Scout and, in addition to counseling, also spends times teaching three-day seminars on best business practices throughout the country.He currently resides in Orange Beach, Alabama with his wife, Reese.For more information, visit http://www.robertthomasbethel.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

During this time of year, many people are focused on spring cleaning their physical homes. We also apply that technique as part of the Blueprint framework. Cleaning up, clearing out, letting go, purging, detoxing are all techniques to take a look at your life and determine what is useful and what is waste. Once you've taken that important step you can be more intentional about how to get rid of the waste so that you can focus on the things that matter. During this month, we will take a walk inside The Blueprint framework to do some clean-up on a few key rooms: The Home Office  - Career & Business Our special guest today will be Erin White, CEO and MastHER Strategist of Hexagon Outsourcing Group. She spent eight years at Coca-Cola Enterprises. As an HR professional she coached, developed and guided some of the highest-level leaders in the organization. At Coke, Erin was an intrapreneur, innovating new ways of working and building internal centers of excellence from the ground up. As well as improving upon existing structures and processes to stay on trend or ahead of the curve. Prior to her career in Human Resources, Ms. White was a hospitality professional whose career started out in New York City at the Waldorf-Astoria and culminated as an entrepreneur in Johannesburg, South Africa. In South Africa, she was the Managing Partner for an eight-bedroom guesthouse that catered to global business travelers, dignitaries, and vacationers. Erin holds a Bachelors of Business Administration in Hospitality Management from Howard University as well as an M.B.A in Human and Organizational Performance with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship from The Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University.

This week we examine Frontline Leadership with Military Leader and Author Marjorie K. Eastman. Marjorie K. Eastman earned her BA in political science at the University of California, San Diego; her MA in international security at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies; and her MBA from Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University. Along the way she was selected as White House Intern, studied abroad at University College London, School for Slavonic and East European Studies, and was an FBI’s Honors Graduate Intern. Eastman enlisted in the US Army Reserve after 9/11, because of 9/11. During her ten years in the military, she served as an Intelligence Officer and Commander. She deployed twice, once in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the other in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. She was ranked the #1 military intelligence company commander in Eastern Afghanistan for the deployment cycle of 2009–2010, awarded the Bronze Star, and received the Combat Action Badge. She also has a decade of experience in for profit and nonprofit organizations, specializing in business operations and development, change management, and frontline leadership. She is the 2017 National Independent Publisher Award Winning author of, The Frontline Generation: How We Served Post 9/11. This is the first book to define post 9/11 service and leadership, with endorsements by Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, General Stanley McChrystal, and Gayle Lemmon. Marjorie is also a spouse of a soldier, and understands the perspective from that of a military family member. She lives in Tennessee with her husband Charles, and their son, Henk. Links: Marjorie K. Eastman on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marjoriekeastman Marjorie K. Eastman on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marjoriekeastman?fref=ts Marjorie K. Eastman’s Website: https://www.marjoriekeastman.com/about Speaking Engagements: https://www.marjoriekeastman.com/sound-off Marjorie’s book The Frontline Generation: How We Served Post 9/11: https://www.amazon.ca/Frontline-Generation-How-Served-Post/dp/0997761563 Terry Lipovski: Ubiquity.coach Next Week’s Show: Leading Organizational Change with Dr. Marvin Washington

“Every country in the world depends on the kind of small and medium-sized businesses Bob aims to help. I would advise any business owner, whether times are troubled or prosperous, to study and apply the lessons Bob demonstrates.” –T. Boone Pickens, American business magnate Turning around a failing business can often feel like trying to stop a runaway train. But no matter what industry you're in, becoming profitable isn't impossible. Under-performing or struggling companies, in any field, can be revived and for the first time, veteran business advisor and turnaround expert Robert Thomas Bethel has bound together his tried-and-true methodology to attaining profitability for any venture regardless of industry. Strengthen Your Business [Lioncrest Publishing, Sept 12 2017] takes a no-nonsense, straightforward approach to the problems every business faces―highlighting the steps necessary to ensure each reader is prepared to run a successful company. Refraining from a reliance on theories, philosophies, or mantras, Bethel instead focuses on the fundamentals of what makes a business profitable in a clear, concise format. “The origin of business failures, more often than not, can be attributed solely to poor management and the owner(s) inexperience. It is neither an unforgiving economy nor a lack of cash to blame, but rather, an absence of knowledge on how to turn a profit,” says Bethel. “This book is both a practical application for business owners as well as an expert, step-by-step guide for those who are stuck in a failing business and struggling to stay afloat.” Anchored in real-life examples from Bethel's career, as well as actionable takeaways that can be applied to a business the day after reading the book, Strengthen Your Business offers readers: · A deep understanding of the fundamentals for growing a thriving and profitable business venture regardless of its industry · Key warning signs your business is on its way to failure, and how to identify issues jeopardizing success early-on · Seasoned expertise on turning around an under-performing or struggling business and getting back on track to becoming profitable · Guidance on accurately measuring the success of your business and learning what success truly looks · Unique insight into the number one reason most businesses fail · A clear path to maintaining a healthy business, and the type of mindset entrepreneurs should possess prior to launching their own venture · And much more! “The concepts outlined in Strengthen Your Business can be integrated into any business model today, right now, without cost,” adds Bethel. “Startling statistics, which illustrate the harsh truth that 50% of all businesses fail, could deter even the most determined entrepreneur from fulfilling his or her dream. But with the right tools and applicable knowledge, that does not have to become a reality for any business owner and an under-performing or struggling business can turn around to become profitable.” About the Author: Robert Thomas Bethel is the orchestrator of seventy-seven business turnarounds over the past fifty years. Early successes and troubles in his own professional career inspired his passion for taking over struggling businesses and guiding them towards the road of profitability. Bethel has turned around companies in various industries—from restaurant chains to engineering firms—and has helped save over ten thousand jobs as a result of his strategic business counsel. A graduate of the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, Bethel owns several companies across the southern United States and has operated businesses both nationwide and internationally. He is an Eagle Scout and, in addition to counseling, also spends times teaching three-day seminars on best business practices throughout the country. He currently resides in Orange Beach, Alabama with his wife, Reese. For more information, visit robertthomasbethel.com  

Robert Thomas Bethel is the orchestrator of seventy-seven business turnarounds over the past fifty years. Early successes and troubles in his own professional career inspired his passion for taking over struggling businesses and guiding them towards the road of profitability. Bob has turned around companies in various industries—from restaurant chains to engineering firms—and has helped save over ten thousand jobs as a result of his strategic business counsel. A graduate of the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, Bob owns several companies across the southern United States and has operated businesses both nationwide and internationally. He is an Eagle Scout and, in addition to counseling, also spends time teaching three-day seminars across the country on best business practices. Bob currently resides in Orange Beach, Alabama with his wife, Reese.

Bob Bethel is the orchestrator of seventy-seven business turnarounds over the past fifty years.Early successes and troubles in his own professional career inspired his passion for taking over struggling businesses and guiding them towards the road of profitability.Bethel has turned around companies in various industries—from restaurant chains to engineering firms—and has helped save over ten thousand jobs as a result of his strategic business counsel.A graduate of the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, Bethel owns several companies across the southern United States and has operated businesses both nationwide and internationally. He is an Eagle Scout and, in addition to counseling, also spends times teaching three-day seminars on best business practices throughout the country.He currently resides in Orange Beach, Alabama with his wife, Reese.For more information, visit http://www.robertthomasbethel.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

Bob Bethel is the orchestrator of seventy-seven business turnarounds over the past fifty years.Early successes and troubles in his own professional career inspired his passion for taking over struggling businesses and guiding them towards the road of profitability.Bethel has turned around companies in various industries—from restaurant chains to engineering firms—and has helped save over ten thousand jobs as a result of his strategic business counsel.A graduate of the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, Bethel owns several companies across the southern United States and has operated businesses both nationwide and internationally. He is an Eagle Scout and, in addition to counseling, also spends times teaching three-day seminars on best business practices throughout the country.He currently resides in Orange Beach, Alabama with his wife, Reese.For more information, visit http://www.robertthomasbethel.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

This is Vanderbilt Business, a podcast about the students, faculty, and staff at Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management. For first-year students looking to change job functions, mastering the personal story is critical -- finding the parallel between past experiences and future job requirements is essential to convincing employers you're right for the job. For MBAs with more "traditional" backgrounds, this can be a straightforward task. But how do the poker players and heavy metal musicians handle it? Our Career Insider series continues this week with a look at Consulting, a field that attracts a lot of career-switchers. We talked with two aspiring consultants that have rather unique backgrounds -- Bennet Hayes, who is interning at Boston Consulting Group, also known as BCG, and Andrew Glover, who is interning with North Highland. Emily Anderson and Courtney Fein of the Career Management Center conducted the interviews.

Healthcare, particularly the fate of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has dominated the political conversation for several months now. At the Owen Graduate School of Management, healthcare is a way of life – 24% of the 2016 graduating MBA class took a position in the industry, prompting Poets & Quants to feature the program in an article titled “Where the healthcare industry gets its MBAs.” Larry Van Horn is an Associate Professor of Management, Law, and Health Policy at Vanderbilt, and the Executive Director of Health Affairs at Owen. We sat down with Professor Van Horn to discuss discuss the healthcare industry at large, as well as the Center for Healthcare Market Innovation and the opportunities for MBAs in this evolving industry.

This is Vanderbilt Business, a podcast about the students, faculty, and staff at Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management. Through our stories, we hope to give listeners a better picture of the people who shape our community here in Nashville and the world around us. For the majority of MBA students, summer is a time for internships. We’ve asked several first-year students about their internship journeys, and how they got their positions. We’ll check back on them at the end of the summer to get their thoughts on the experience. This week, we spotlight students concentrating in Marketing. We talked with Christiana Newcomb, who is interning at Mars Petcare, and James Northcutt, who is spending his summer with Mattel. Amanda Fend of the CMC conducted the interviews.

This is Vanderbilt Business, a podcast about the students, faculty, and staff at Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management. Through our stories, we hope to give listeners a better picture of the people who shape our community here in Nashville and the world around us. For the majority of MBA students, summer is a time for internships. We’ve asked several first-year students about their internship journeys and how they got their positions. We’ll check back on them at the end of the summer to get their thoughts on the experience. This week, we spotlight a student concentrating in Finance, specifically Investment Banking. Brook Meissner of the Career Management Center talked with Tripp Salem, who is interning at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.

This is Vanderbilt Business, a podcast about the students, faculty, and staff at Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management. Through our stories, we hope to give listeners a better picture of the people who shape our community here in Nashville and the world around us. For the majority of MBA students, summer is a time for internships. We’ve asked several first-year students about their internship journeys, and how they got their positions. This week, we spotlight students concentrating in Human and Organizational Performance, or HOP.

Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos' second podcast guest is David Owens, a leading thinker on innovation and creativity who is a professor at the Owen Graduate School of Management. He also has faculty appointments in Engineering and Medicine. Among the many companies he has consulted for include NASA, The Smithsonian, Nissan LEAF, Gibson Music and many more. Owens talks about what it was like as the first faculty member to teach a class, 'New Product Design and Development,' in the maker space of the Wond'ry, Vanderbilt's new innovation center. He also discusses ideas that have come out of another unusual class he teaches, 'New Product Realization,' that pairs engineering students with business or law students. The Stanford University-educated Owens, who arrived on campus in 1998, has witnessed a tremendous surge in interest on campus, and higher education in general, with entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly given the tremendous success of companies such as Facebook and Google. He shares lessons learned for those students who take classes and participate in activities geared toward innovation, like the recent hackathons. For a transcript of this podcast, please go to this URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/vu-wp0/wp-content/uploads/sites/79/2017/10/24191138/Zeppos_Report_2_DOwens.docx The podcast is available on SoundCloud, Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, YouTube and The Zeppos Report website.

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: The Honourable Bruce A. Heyman In Conversation With Catherine Murray On Outlook for the U.S. Canada Relationship Part of our Sesquicentennial Series honouring Canada's 150th. Thank you to IBK Capital Corp. for sponsoring this series. Bruce Heyman was confirmed as President Obama's personal representative to Canada on March 12, 2014. He is a 33 year veteran of Goldman Sachs, where he served as the managing director of the Private Wealth Management Group from 1999 until December of 2013. Mr. Heyman has served as a board member for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Foundation. He also served as an advisor to the Fix the Debt CEO Council of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. He has been a member of The Economic Club of Chicago, The Executives Club of Chicago, and the Facing History and Ourselves Chicago Advisory Board. A Magna cum laude graduate with both a BA and an MBA from Vanderbilt University, Mr. Heyman continues to maintain close ties to his Alma mater. He is past president of the Alumni Board and a former member of the Board of Visitors at the university's Owen Graduate School of Management. He is married to the former Vicki Simons of Ashland, Kentucky. They have three grown children, David, Liza, and Caroline, and three grand children, Emma, Clara and Brooks. Moderator: Catherine Murray, Television Anchor, BNN Speaker: The Hon. Bruce A. Heyman, President Obama's Personal Representative to Canada *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*