Podcasts about retail distribution

Chris Koch is the founder and CEO of VO/D, a venture studio that partners with massive talent celebrities to build enduring CPG brands across DTC, e-commerce, and retail. With a background in sports, investment banking, and talent management, Chris brings deep experience in identifying consumer needs, pairing them with the right creators, and executing product-first brand launches.In this episode of DTC Pod, Chris walks through Void's venture model, emphasizing the importance of strong products over mere celebrity endorsement. He shares the inside story of 1Up Candy's rapid national retail rollout and outlines key frameworks for structuring talent partnerships, screening for true product-market fit, and ensuring long-term profitability in the saturated creator-led brand space.Interact with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack.On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover:1. VO/D's Venture Studio Model  2. Partnering with Celebrities and Creators  3. Product-First Versus Talent-First Approach  4. Identifying Consumer Problems 5. Selecting The Right Talent  6. Talent as a Marketing Utility  7. Challenges in Sourcing and Engaging Talent  8. Social Following vs Purchase Influence  9. Structuring Talent Partnerships  10. Brand Launch Funding and Operations  11. 1Up Candy Launch Story  12. Retail Distribution Partnerships  13. Inventory Financing and Cash Flow  14. Creator-Led Marketing Strategies  15. Legal and Contractual Safeguards  16. Tips for Talent-Led Brands  17. VO/D's Future Direction Timestamps00:00 Chris's background & intro to VO/D03:35 Why Void is product-first, not just talent-powered05:04 An inside look at VO/D's venture studio model06:55 Talent as a utility & making brands that stand alone10:31 Challenges matching creators to authentic product opportunities11:28 Assessing conversion, reach, and fit in creator partners13:40 How 1Up Candy with FaZe Rug came together17:31 Disrupting candy with innovation and viral challenges20:33 Breaking into 4,000 Walmart stores & key retail strategy23:30 Operational realities of scaling fast (financing, supply chain, DTC vs. retail)29:18 How to structure talent deals: equity, vesting, and incentives35:17 Red flags and protective provisions in creator agreements40:08 What's next for VO/D: new categories, creator partners, and acquisition opportunitiesShow notes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.  Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTokChris Koch - Founder of VO/DBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic

Mariah Parsons hosts a Retention Chronicles episode with Mara Smith, the founder and CEO of Inspiro Tequila. Mara shares her journey from a corporate lawyer to founding Inspiro Tequila in February 2020, highlighting the challenges of balancing work and life, especially during the pandemic. She discusses the inspiration behind the brand, focusing on female consumers and creating a clean, additive-free tequila. Mara emphasizes the importance of representation and intentionality in funding women-owned businesses. She also explains distribution strategies, customer retention challenges, and the significance of events and community engagement in building brand awareness. Looking ahead, Mara is excited about launching in California and personal milestones in 2025.Episode Timestamps: 2:31 Challenges and Surprises in Founding Inspiro Tequila Mara talks about the unexpected workload and lack of work-life balance in founding a company. Mariah recalls meeting Mara at a female founders collective event and highlights the benefits of smaller, intimate events. Mara emphasizes the importance of engaging, smaller events for networking and building relationships. Mariah and Mara discuss the significance of female purchasing power and the challenges women face in getting funding for their businesses. 4:56 Consumer-Centric Approach and Market Opportunities Mara explains her motivation for starting Inspiro Tequila, focusing on the female consumer and the lack of representation in the tequila market. Mara highlights the importance of creating a clean, additive-free tequila that resonates with discerning female consumers. Mariah and Mara discuss the potential of using Inspiro Tequila's branding for home decor and the importance of packaging in consumer perception. Mara shares insights on the buying power of households and the need for representation on store shelves for diverse consumers. 9:06 Navigating the World of Venture Capital and Investing Mara discusses the challenges women face in getting funding and the importance of having women in investment decision-making roles. Mara emphasizes the need for intentionality in supporting women-owned businesses and the role of women investors in growing the ecosystem. Mariah and Mara talk about the barriers women face in investing and the importance of education and opportunities for women to learn about investing. Mara highlights the need for more women to invest at all levels, including in bonds and securities, to grow their wealth. 20:42 Manufacturing and Production Challenges Mara shares her research process for finding the right distillery and master distiller for Inspiro Tequila. Mara discusses the importance of understanding the regulations and production methods in the spirits industry. Mara talks about the challenges of starting a new venture and the need for extensive research and legwork. Mara emphasizes the importance of building a community and network of support, especially for female founders. 27:00 Distribution and Retail Strategy Mara explains the three-tier distribution system in the alcohol industry and the importance of having distributor partners. Mara discusses the different marketing strategies for off-premise and on-premise accounts and the need for point-of-sale materials. Mara highlights the importance of building brand awareness with consumers and the role of events and demos in reaching potential customers. Mara shares her approach to using other people's audiences and collaborating with other women-owned brands to increase visibility. 30:51 Customer Retention and Data Challenges Mariah and Mara discuss the challenges of customer retention in a retail-focused business and the lack of direct customer data. Mara emphasizes the importance of customer loyalty and the need for feedback from consumer-facing events. Mara talks about the limitations of data available to small brands and the reliance on social media and in-person interactions for insights.

Michelle Cordeiro Grant is an accomplished entrepreneur with a passion for creating innovative, community-based businesses. In 2016, she founded the intimates brand LIVELY and sold it three years later for $105 million. Following this successful exit, she pivoted to her next venture: GORGIE, a wellness energy drink.In this episode of DTC Pod, Michelle shares valuable insights on building a successful DTC brand from the ground up. She discusses the importance of building a community around the brand, leveraging social media, and using data and customer feedback to drive product innovation.Michelle also touches on the strategic decisions behind GORGIE's retail expansion, partnering with influential creators, and creating a magazine to inspire and connect with customers. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes authenticity, quality, and customer-centricity as crucial elements in establishing a strong brand identity.Interact with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack.On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover:1. Brand and Community Building2. Data-Driven Product Development3. Nurturing Retail Partnerships4. Strategic Market Positioning5. Defining and Capturing Your ICP6. Organic Influencer Partnerships7. The Intersection of Fashion and CPGTimestamps00:00 Michelle Cordeiro Grant's background; the idea behind GORGIE03:46 How customer feedback factored in product and brand development for GORGIE07:40 Community as a buzzword vs as part of brand identity10:01 Community building as an integral part of brand building11:28 How to keep an online community engaged; consumer vs community funnel16:50 GORGIE's partnerships: Erewhon, Whole Foods, Sprouts, H-E-B, etc.20:05 Overlaps between two industries: fashion and CPG22:14 The story and vision behind GORGIE's magazine23:57 Defining GORGIE's ICP and building a brand around them26:54 GORGIE's growth channels, how they nurture top-of-funnel and retain customers29:42 Year two of GORGIE: online and retail initiatives31:19 Brand-creator partnerships and the importance of organic alignmentShow notes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.  Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTok  Michelle Cordeiro Grant - Founder and CEO of GORGIEBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic

Tracy Holland is a founder, investor, and executive chairman who has made a significant impact in the beauty and wellness industry. She co-founded Hatch Beauty and has grown it into a global leader with 120 employees and 20 retail partnerships. She also founded Goodwill Brands LLC, which focuses on accelerating consumer brand growth through talent and acquisitions. Her innovative hair and skincare brand with products formulated for diverse patients, Be Serene Clean, is endorsed by numerous hospitals such as John's Hopkins, UCLA, and Cedars Sinai for its quality and customer satisfaction. She has numerous accolades, such as 2017's EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and the 2019 Fashion and Beauty Award for Beauty Service Provider for the Year. Listen in!   Timestamps: 01:27 About Tracy Holland 02:53 Tracy's Entrepreneurial Journey 06:02 Building Hatch Beauty 10:13 Challenges and Strategies in Retail Distribution 23:55 Innovations in Medical Supply Business 34:08 Daily Habits for Success 34:19 Growth Mindset Explained 36:05 Overcoming Business Challenges 40:10 Importance of Wellness 44:50 Listen to Nature 49:03 Inner Fifth 55:11 Advice for Women Entrepreneurs 57:37 Fun and Personal Insights 59:33 Gratitude   Links: Goodwill Brands: https://goodwillbrands.com/ Be Serene Clean: https://besereneclean.com/  

The TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM) investment team brings value by providing answers to current questions about financial markets important to investors and advisors. On this new TDAM Talks podcast, Jason McIntyre, Vice President, Head of Retail Distribution, TDAM, and David Sykes, Chief Investment Officer, Head of Investments, TDAM and Senior Vice President, TD Bank Group, pick up several topical questions from TDAM's "mailbag": the interest rates environment, real estate market expectations, Canadian equity market drivers, Artificial Intelligence (AI) investment perspectives and the philosophy guiding the TDAM investment team.Highlights include:Interest rates outlook in Canada and the U.S. (2:00)How is AI impacting the investment space? (10:55)Market reactions to the upcoming U.S. election (14:47)TDAM's research philosophy that drives the investment team (18:40) For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/Please follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/X: @tdam_canada

This week's podcast features a delightful conversation I had with Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer from , a leadership development firm serving many industries. Together, they co-authored the book . Their experience and knowledge show readers how to be positive and impactful leaders. Doug and Chuck offer practical and evidence-based guidance through eight key principles that are essential to one's ability to lead others: Aim to be Yourself Know Your Real Self Ignite Integrity and Responsibility Embrace Empathy and Compassion Decide Wisely Let Go of What You Know Achieve Purposeful Goals Empower Others They share many examples and lessons learned from their experiences in financial services and the stories of leaders in various industries, illustrating the book's eight essential principles. Exercises and frameworks are threaded throughout each chapter, enabling the reader to explore their own leadership development and professional directions. Doug and Chuck conclude that the best leaders are “people-wise.” I wholeheartedly agree! In this week's learn about Chuck and Doug's journeys: Before founding think2perform, Doug Lennick, a certified financial planner (CFP), was Executive Vice President – Advice and Retail Distribution for American Express Financial Advisors (now Ameriprise Financial). In that capacity, he led an organization of 17,000 field and corporate associates to unprecedented success. Chuck Wachendorfer is a renowned leadership development professional who has worked with clients including American Express, Wells Fargo, Comerica Bank, TD Wealth of Canada, and Charles Schwab. His insights on leadership have been featured in CNN Money, Forbes, Fortune, and The Denver Post. Learn more and connect with Doug and Chuck here:     

The Portfolio Managers at TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM) are always hard at work behind the scenes expanding our innovative offerings, and through their dedication TDAM continues to be one of the top asset managers in Canada1. With a focus on building and maintaining strong relationships, and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of retail and institutional investors, asset managers at TDAM are driven to provide competitive solutions to help our clients achieve their goals.Building on these strengths, we recently launched TD Global Investment Solutions (TDGIS), a new institutional identity bringing the combined multi-asset expertise of TDAM and Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. (TD Epoch) to the global investing community with the ability to expand our offerings in existing and new jurisdictions.In this episode  of our Breadth of Experience podcast series, Jason McIntyre, Vice President, Head of Retail Distribution, TDAM, welcomes Mark Cestnik, Managing Director, Head of Global Institutional Distribution, TDGIS, for a look at some of the challenges asset managers face in the current market environment of GICs and "safety-seeking" behaviors of investors, and provide a deeper dive into TDAM capabilities at both the retail and institutional level.Highlights include:What has enabled our asset management businesses to be successful in both the retail and institutional space? (0:42)What are some of our institutional Portfolio Managers' distinctive capabilities? (2:58)What are the main challenges for institutional asset management in the current market environment? (5:32)Perspectives on the launch of TD Global Investment Solutions (9:13) For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/Please follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/X: @tdam_canada

In this ENCORE episode of our Breadth of Experience podcast series, host Jason McIntyre, Vice President, Head of Retail Distribution, TD Asset management Inc. (TDAM), welcomes Damian Fernandes, Managing Director, TDAM, to discuss the current macro-economic environment, the pros and cons of different investment vehicles and what TDAM continues to focus on within the global equity space. For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/Please follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/X: @tdam_canada

Todd Davis, CEO of the Index Corporation and founder of CBD Unlimited, discusses the journey of getting CBD products into major drugstores and the challenges faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of hiring the right people and collaborating with mass retail buyers to pave the way for CBD products to be accepted on store shelves. Todd also highlights the difficulties of advertising CBD products due to strict regulations and the limitations of social media platforms. Despite these challenges, CBD Unlimited has become a leading brand in the industry, with a high rebuy rate and a strong presence in major retailers. Todd also discusses the acquisition of Hyla, a non-nicotine vape company, and the potential growth of the CBD and vape markets.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a rapidly changing economic environment, investors are grappling with mounting uncertainties. As this environment evolves, trust emerges as the bedrock of client-advisor relationships. Join us in this special episode as Gary Chateram, SVP and Head of Retail Distribution at Mackenzie, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with distinguished behavioural financial specialist, Herman Brodie, on the importance of trust and how to cultivate it. Gain valuable insights as Herman shares actionable strategies for financial advisors to build long lasting trust with clients. Discover the power of vulnerability, the role of shared values, and practical tips to navigate trust-building in today's evolving landscape. Whether you're a seasoned financial professional or new to the industry, this episode offers invaluable insights that you can apply immediately to enhance your relationship with your clients. This episode was recorded on August 10, 2023. For advisor use only.

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According to Cerulli's research, “22% of wealth managers said consolidating to a unified managed household (UMH) is a significant priority, with half reporting it as a moderate priority for their firm moving forward.” This discovery is aligned with wealth managers shifting away from transactional brokerage relationships and prioritizing fee-based assets. The Unified Managed Household (UMH) goes further than the Unified Managed Account (UMA), which aggregates accounts at an individual level. The UMH takes into account not only the client's financial situation but also that of their entire household. This week, Jack Sharry talks with Matt Belnap, Associate Director of Retail Distribution at Cerulli Associates, about the latest research in household-level management. Cerulli is a financial services industry leader providing market intelligence and strategic business recommendations. Matt is involved in the development of research across various aspects of retail financial services, including wealth management, managed accounts, and product development. He is involved in creating nine Cerulli reports spanning three research practices and oversees The Cerulli Edge—U.S. Advisor quarterly publication. In this episode, Matt talks with Jack about key challenges managed account sponsors face, why clients should seek more holistic financial advice, and why the household-level approach will take time. Key Takeaways [01:18] - What does the research show about unified managed households? [03:42] - Cerulli's research philosophy. [07:57] - Key challenges managed account sponsors face. [11:53] - Points of entry for account openings. [16:03] - What will progress look like? [20:35] - What will it take for clients to seek more holistic advice? [23:57] - The power of tax-deferred. [25:25] - Matt's key takeaways. [27:33] - How Matt spends his time outside of work. Quotes [06:11] - “It's a complete reframing of the advisor-client relationship, and it's something that is going to be pretty important for these advisors as they look to differentiate their practices going forward.” ~ Matt Belnap [20:39] “I think there's questions for some of the firms that haven't begun anything yet of, ‘Where do we start? How do we even begin to begin? To move into doing something like this? How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time, but where does that first bite go?' And I think that's something that a lot of firms are grappling with in terms of, ‘how does this happen?'” ~ Matt Belnap [26:56] - “Don't wait for the perfect time to completely flip to a household-level approach because it's not going to be there. It's going to have to be piece by piece.” ~ Matt Belnap Links Matt Belnap on LinkedIn Cerulli Associates Franklin Templeton Goals Optimization Engine (GOE®) | Franklin Templeton Merrill Lynch New York Life Insurance Northwestern Mutual Connect with our hosts LifeYield Jack Sharry on LinkedIn Jack Sharry on Twitter Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify LinkedIn Twitter Facebook

On today's episode, Kunle is joined by Jim Dorey, Senior VP of Inserra Supermarkets Inc., a supermarket chain owned by a family and works with ShopRite and PriceRite. Every big hit story starts with a simple one. Jim Dorey's success in working with two big retailers in the US started with him sitting in a corner of a small grocery store. Exposed to “people from all walks of life”, Jim became mindful and empathetic of people that come into the store and took the lessons he learned in building his life and his success. Equipped with discipline, lessons he learned early in his life, and the privilege of getting into Harvard Business School in an executive management program, Jim made his way up to being the president of PriceRite from being a Procurement Manager in Wakefern. He shares that it was self-discipline and a positive mindset that paved the way for him. Being able to recognize his mistakes and learn from other successful people's mistakes led him to write his book, Just Keep Swimming. It's a lesson-filled and inspiring episode as you'd hear Kunle and Jim talk about Jim's journey to success, efficient resource allocation, and distribution, getting your CPG brand or FMCG noticed, and tips on establishing a capital stack for entrepreneurs. They also talk about building connections, radiating positive energy to people, gratitude, as well as learning from others' mistakes.----------- SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper's first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x.  

On today's episode, Kunle is joined by Jordan Schindler, Founder & CEO of Nufabrx, an innovative healthwear that combines medicine and garments that solve patient compliance. It all started with a pillowcase problem. Jordan Schindler was having issues with his skin and had tried creams, pills, etc. to no avail. His dermatologist recommended that he wash his pillowcases 2 to 3 times a week. For Jordan and most people, that would not be doable. Thinking of how to create a solution to his personal problem, Nufabrx was conceptualized. Fabrics are around us and are one of the most unnoticed but affect our day-to-day living. We wear them, sit or sleep on them, and rub them on our bodies. Nufabrx's innovation created a one-stop shop for our garments and medicine as they create healthwear products that are researched, patented, and created with the best combination of scientific research, customer feedback, and data.  This episode is especially exciting as you'd hear Kunle and Jordan talk about product innovation that will interest not only entrepreneurs but consumers themselves. This is an amazing episode for consumer brands to learn about risk reduction, product research and development, and most importantly, creating better products through customer and expert feedback. ----------- SPONSORS: This episode is brought to you by:  Wayflyer As you continue to grow your eCommerce business, access to growth capital will increasingly play a significant role in achieving and surpassing your financial and social goals.Why should you give up equity or pay high interest rates to grow your business? There is a new way to access growth capital that transforms eCommerce businesses. Wayflyer has shaken the way eCommerce operators access working capital. With a dedication to only DTC eCommerce businesses, Wayflyer will fund you on a fairer “fund as you grow” model, meaning if your sales slow down, so does the amount you transfer back.. There is just a simple fee and the funds you need to grow are deposited to your account instantly. It's worth checking out – Wayflyer.com Klaviyo  This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.  Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper's first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.  Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias  This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform.  This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk.  Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x.  

O discuție scurtă și la obiect despre #LaCeAjutaUnMBA cu Marian Ignat, Head of Retail Distribution BCR. În care poți să afli ce înseamnă pentru un manager de top din domeniul financiar knowledgeul obținut la MBAul realizat la City College University of York.

Somebody hand me my soap box cause I need it right now.   Going into formal retail chains without being prepared is the kiss of death or some very painful, expensive lessons!   20+ years of doing business with most every retail chain that sells beauty products and I have seen first hand how this game operates.   One of the secret weapons that indie beauty founders may enlist are the services of a sales management firm.   In today's episode of the podcast I sit down and chat with an industry heavy hitter, Demar Roberts, that has worked with 100s of brands as a sales rep.   He shares some of the major insights and strategies that are relevant for those wanting to meet with retailers and those that are currently in retail but want to improve. We talk about: Pricing structures Cost of being in retail distribution How to build a team that makes you look good to a retail buyer   This was an awesome conversation filled with sooooo much good information that I know will provide value.   Demar Roberts First Choice Sales & Marketing droberts@firstchoicesale.com @iamdemarlamont on IG 1-901-360-8967 office

GRAB PEN AND PAPER! You'll thank me later.Doug Lennick is a legend!"There is no end to better!""The human condition is such that we will always see problems and opportunities in our circumstances...and this is a gift!""We are all role-models. You don't the option NOT to be. You can only decide what type you you'll be!""Knowing is the enemy of learning!"Doug Lennick:CEO and co-founder of Think2PerformAuthor (and co-author) of:Moral Intelligence.Leveraging Your Financial Intelligence: At the Intersection of Money, Health and HappinessMoral Intelligence 2.0Financial Intelligence.The Simple Genius (You)How to Get What You Want and Remain True to Yourself.Keynote SpeakerThought-LeaderAnd So Much More!To learn more about the life-changing Alignment Model, simply click the link below:https://www.think2perform.com/or contact Doug at dlennick@think2perform.comDoug Lennick is CEO and co-founder of Think2Perform. He is legendary for his innovative approaches to developing high performance in individuals and organizations and is an expert at developing practical applications of the art and science of human behavior, financial and otherwise.Before founding think2perform, Doug, a certified financial planner (CFP), was Executive Vice President – Advice and Retail Distribution for American Express Financial Advisors (now Ameriprise Financial). In that capacity he led an organization of 17,000 field and corporate associates to unprecedented success.Doug and co-authors Ryan Goulart and the late Roy Geer recently released their newest book “Leveraging Your Financial Intelligence: At the Intersection of Money, Health and Happiness.” Doug had previously authored or co-authored five other books including and co-author Moral Intelligence 2.0: Enhancing Business Performance and Leadership Success in Turbulent Times, Financial Intelligence: How to Make Smart, Values-Based Decisions with Your Money and Your Life, Moral Intelligence, The Simple Genius (You) and How to Get What You Want and Remain True to Yourself.Doug is in high demand as a keynote speaker as well as an executive and organizational advisor. He has been quoted and referenced in many publications and books, including Daniel Goleman's seminal book, Working with Emotional Intelligence and Richard Leider's bestselling Power of Purpose.In November 2000, Doug was honored by Columbia University's Center for Social and Emotional Education and is a Fellow at the Carlson Executive Development Center, Carlson School of Management, and University of Minnesota. He is also a member of the prestigious Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations.Doug and his Wife, Beth Ann, reside in Edina, Minnesota. They have three amazing children: Joan, Mary, and Alan.Garden Basics with Farmer FredThe healthiest food you can eat is the food you grow yourself. We have the tips!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this final episode we explore how Greg Newman is working with a number of business's principals to help them lean into their entrepreneurial mindset. Find out how HUB24 is empowering advisers to deliver better financial futures https://www.hub24.com.au/ Greg Newman Head of Retail Distribution at HUB24 Greg Newman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-newman-74213638/ HUB24 Website: https://www.hub24.com.au/ Join the XY platform: App Store: http://co.xyadviser.com/xyistore Google Play: http://co.xyadviser.com/xygplay Desktop: https://www.xyadviser.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.xyadviser.com/disclaimer/

In this episode we start high-level as we discuss the evolving advice landscape, and how the difference between “thriving” or “surviving” is in the mental flexibility to see things with an entrepreneurial mindset. Find out how HUB24 is empowering advisers to deliver better financial futures https://www.hub24.com.au/ Adele Martin Certified Financial Planner, Managing Director of Firefly Wealth and Founder of My Money Buddy Adele Martin XY: https://www1.xyadviser.com/members/2403682 Adele Martin Website: https://www.adelemartin.com/ Vince Scully Financial Adviser, Author, Founder and Chief Sherpa at LifeSherpa Vince Scully LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincescully/ LifeSherpa Website: https://lifesherpa.com.au/ Nicola Beswick Senior Financial Adviser and Confidante at FMD Financial Nicola Beswick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-beswick-financialplanner/ Pro Bono Advice Network: https://www.afa.asn.au/membership/pro-bono-financial-advice-network Nicola Beswick Website: https://www.nicolabeswick.com/ Greg Newman Head of Retail Distribution at HUB24 Greg Newman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-newman-74213638/ HUB24 Website: https://www.hub24.com.au/ Join the XY platform: App Store: http://co.xyadviser.com/xyistore Google Play: http://co.xyadviser.com/xygplay Desktop: https://www.xyadviser.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.xyadviser.com/disclaimer/

On this edition of The Little Questions we're talking to Alison Brittain, the Chief Executive Officer of Whitbread - a company known for owning brands such as Premier Inn, Bar + Block and Beefeater.   Prior to joining Whitbread, Alison was Group Director of Lloyds Banking Group's Retail Division, with responsibility for the Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland retail branch networks, remote / intermediary channels / products and the business banking and UK wealth businesses. Before joining Lloyds Bank, Alison was Executive Director for Retail Distribution and Board Director at Santander UK PLC. She has held senior roles at Barclays Bank, was a Member of the Prime Minister's Advisory Group and a Non-executive Director of Marks & Spencer Plc. Alison has an MBA from the Judge Business School, Cambridge, was named ‘Business Woman of the Year 2017' in the Veuve Clicquot awards and awarded a CBE in the 2019 New Year's honours list.   On this edition of the podcast she talks to Apella Advisors Matt Young and Andrew Brown about the challenges of being a CEO, her successes and learning curves and the vagaries of media training.   We'd love to hear what you think. Get in touch on social media or email podcast@apellaadvisors.com   The Little Questions podcast is presented by Matt Young and Andrew Brown.   Matt Young is an Apella founder partner with 25 years of experience in corporate affairs. He was Corporate Affairs Director at Lloyds Banking Group, part of the senior team which rescued the bank and rebuilt its reputation following the financial crisis. Formerly communications director at Santander UK and board member of the BBA.   Apella partner Andrew Brown is a former Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Ageas Insurance. He has more than ten years' experience leading the corporate affairs functions for global firms across a range of regulated and unregulated sectors, developing considerable experience in issues, crisis and change management. Formerly Director of Communications at Drax Group plc and Group Corporate Affairs Director at Regus plc.   Find out more about Apella Advisors at www.apellaadvisors.com and you can get in touch by emailing podcast@apellaadvisors.com   This podcast was produced by the www.thepodcastcoach.co.uk

This week, CEO and Co-Founder of think2perform, Doug Lennick, joins the show to share his insights on moral intelligence and its influence on decision-making in leadership.This episode will share ideas you've never heard before for avoiding emotional decision-making and instead staying true to your moral compass when making decisions for your business.Are you stuck in a rut of accidentally immoral decision-making? Tune in as Doug Lennick shares his expertise. ABOUT DOUG LENNICKDoug's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/think2performDoug's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglennick/Doug's Instagram: @think2performDoug's Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=doug+lennick&rh=n%3A283155&dc&crid=2MMTY4ALZBAS5&qid=1640765473&rnid=2941120011&sprefix=doug+lennick%2Caps%2C103&ref=sr_nr_n_1Doug Lennick is CEO and co-founder of think2perform. He is legendary for his innovative approaches to developing high performance in individuals and organizations and is an expert at developing practical applications of the art and science of human behavior, financial and otherwise.Before founding think2perform, Doug, a certified financial planner (CFP), was Executive Vice President – Advice and Retail Distribution for American Express Financial Advisors (now Ameriprise Financial). In that capacity he led an organization of 17,000 field and corporate associates to unprecedented success.Doug and co-authors Ryan Goulart and the late Roy Geer recently released their newest book “Leveraging Your Financial Intelligence: At the Intersection of Money, Health and Happiness.” Doug had previously authored or co-authored five other books including and co-author Moral Intelligence 2.0: Enhancing Business Performance and Leadership Success in Turbulent Times, Financial Intelligence: How to Make Smart, Values-Based Decisions with Your Money and Your Life, Moral Intelligence, The Simple Genius (You) and How to Get What You Want and Remain True to Yourself.Doug is in high demand as a keynote speaker as well as an executive and organizational advisor. He has been quoted and referenced in many publications and books, including Daniel Goleman's seminal book, Working with Emotional Intelligence and Richard Leider's bestselling Power of Purpose.In November 2000, Doug was honored by Columbia University's Center for Social and Emotional Education and is a Fellow at the Carlson Executive Development Center, Carlson School of Management, and University of Minnesota. He is also a member of the prestigious Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations.Doug and his Wife, Beth Ann, reside in Edina, Minnesota. Their youngest daughter, Joan, is the Executive Director Ebenzer Tower Apartments and lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband Ryan. Their oldest daughter, Mary, is the Executive Director of Family Alternatives and lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Doug's son, Alan, is a Regional Director and SVP for Hilltop Securities, and lives in Los Angeles with his actress wife Sari, and their son, Dylan.CONNECT WITH USInstagram: @decidedlypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @ampadvisorSanger's Instagram: @sangersmithJoin us every Wednesday for a new episode as we DEFEAT bad decision-making – one episode at a time!

Today, we have a unique episode on Alt Goes Mainstream. We have our first episode with a founder and their lead investor from their Series B. We have the founder of leading alts fund investment platform, Moonfare, and their Series B lead investor, Fidelity International Strategic Ventures, on the podcast to talk about why both of them believe in the future of retail distribution in alts and the anatomy of their deal.Steffen Pauls, the founder of Moonfare, has had an illustrious career in the private equity world. Prior to founding Moonfare in 2016, Steffen was a MD at KKR where he was responsible for the firm's coverage of the German market. Prior to joining KKR, he was the CEO of firstfive AG. He also served on the Advisory Board of Versatel, Serbia Broadband, and Hertha BSC.Alokik Advani, who runs Fidelity International Strategic Ventures, is an expert in the financial market structure. He's been right in the middle of investing in many of the core technology solutions that have powered market structure evolutions across equities, fixed income, commodities, and now alternative assets. At Fidelity, Alokik invests into category defining FinTech companies. They've made a number of FinTech investments that have helped shape the alts space, including DriveWealth, Moonfare, Capdesk, PrimaryBid, and others. Prior to Fidelity, Alokik was a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, where he invested out of the Principal Strategic Investments team into many companies that have shaped market structure evolutions across asset classes.It was fascinating to have the perspective from both founder and investor on the evolution of the world of alts. We discussed how investor demand has evolved from institutional investor to the retail and private wealth communities. Steffen and Alokik provided fascinating views on how the alts market structure has changed and how Moonfare and Fidelity are helping to shape the market.Thanks Steffen and Alokik for coming on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.

The Global Supply Chain is at a stand still. Joe Troy has years of experience working in Retail Distribution. So we asked him to explain it to us in Laymen's Terms because Pete Buttigeig is on Paternity Leave. What is the future for Trump? Can our government be fixed? Are the cargo ships off the coast of California really filled with Chinese Soldiers waiting to invade our shores? Has Tommy finally gone crazy? What is in store for 2024 and Cardi B or Nicki Minaj? All this and more in Season 2 Episode 21 of The Laymen's Terms Podcast! If you are offended by this or feel that we are crossing lines. Please know this is not our intention and we are lovers of all beings regardless of race, coloraturas or gender! With that being said, it doesn't mean we can't ask questions and try and understand what we see and feel in our everyday lives!  So Enjoy The Show! If you have any questions or comments please feel free to send them our way! Just remember to like, share, follow and review as we need all the help we can get! Follow us on Twitter @LTPShow Troll us on Instagram @laymens_terms Danny's Instagram @droppaduece  Tommy's Instagram @Tommy_k611 Visit Our Website www.laymensterms.net Send us a message producer@laymensterms.net Please be sure to let us know how bad we are doing! We encourage all feedback! Especially the bad kind!  

My 11th guest on S.O.S. epitomizes the "can do" spirit within us all! He is the Chief Executive Officer at Watson Distributing Corporation. DuWayne Watson has been a leader in executive management from start to finish for over 20 years having managed several national companies at a large scale while showing global profits for the economy.He focuses on helping entrepreneurs with Company IT Intelligence, Fintech, Digital Traffic, marketing and advertising, Sales Team Building, Retail Distribution, Supply Chain, New Brands, Lead Generation, Social Media Campaigns, Targeting, Network System Integrations, Network Management Systems, Consulting, Analytics, and Portfolio Management. His company's techniques use a specific market that is dedicated to an individual lifestyle brand that will attract that unique customer base. He builds brands and launches them from start to finish - crediting the ethos he learned while serving in the military as his foundation to where he is today.Find him here on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/watsondistributing/

Do you want to get your products into the retail system? Do you want lucrative endorsement deals that help your brand? Do you want to garner next-level product sales and distribution?Of course you do.Learn how to take your business and brand to the next level with expert advice from a guy who has done all of the above: Dan Newberry of Lift for the 22.Questions? Comments? Continue the discussion by requesting access to our exclusive WVF Facebook Group.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Wisconsin Veterans Forward is brought to you by the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization that serves veterans and military families by supporting veteran owned and veteran-friendly businesses throughout the state. On behalf of our members, we serve as an advocate for Wisconsin’s veteran business community and promote economic opportunity for military veterans, military families, and veteran-friendly businesses.Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/Wivetschamber Opening theme: "I'm Not Shy" by Joy and the Boy

Part 2 of our conversation with Dan Newberry of Lift for the 22.Do you want to get your products into the retail system? Do you want lucrative endorsement deals that help your brand? Do you want to garner next-level product sales and distribution?Of course you do.Learn how to take your business and brand to the next level with expert advice from a guy who has done all of the above.Questions? Comments? Continue the discussion by requesting access to our exclusive WVF Facebook Group.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Wisconsin Veterans Forward is brought to you by the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization that serves veterans and military families by supporting veteran owned and veteran-friendly businesses throughout the state. On behalf of our members, we serve as an advocate for Wisconsin’s veteran business community and promote economic opportunity for military veterans, military families, and veteran-friendly businesses.Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/Wivetschamber Opening theme: "I'm Not Shy" by Joy and the Boy

You'll learn how Janell received her first national retailer contract, how she leaned on word of mouth marketing to grow her business from scratch, and how she became a beauty industry disrupter. For more on Camille Rose and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/camille-rose-organic-marketing   

Rick and I discuss the mechanics involved in the relationship between a food manufacturer, CPG distributor and retail chain. We touch on the inner workings of the grocery world, margins that need to be considered when developing your pricing model and other areas of value that are created for your business when partnering with a CPG distributor.  https://dovreimport.com/ If you have any questions, comments or feedback from today's episode please reach out : hayden@thepackheavypodcast.com

In order to reach your goals and align them with your values, you first need to have a firm foundation of understanding about your finances. Amar Shah discusses the intelligence pyramid with Lauren this week. Amar Shah is a wealth manager and business owner at Client First Capital, which he founded based on core principles of transparency, trustworthiness and thoughtful leadership. A former firefighter and engineer, Amar has a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering. His interest in personal finance was piqued when he worked for American Express Financial Advisors. He then worked as vice president within J.P. Morgan’s wealth management division in New York City and then spent 8 years as a senior wealth manager at USAA. Amar has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), practitioner. Amar is coached by industry veteran Doug Lennick, the former Executive Vice President of Advice and Retail Distribution of American Express Financial Advisors and manager of a business of over 17,000 individuals. Connect with Amar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClientFirstCap Book mentioned: Financial Intelligence by Doug Lennick

Here's part 2 of our interview with John Hayes from Vecna Robotics! Our host Rolf Agner has a co-host today - Bryan Duncan the National Sales Manager for Retail Distribution at SICK, Inc. He interviews John Hayes, Vice President of Sales at Vecna Robotics about some trends in AMRs and how it ties to Industry 4.0. Questions? Contact us at info@sick.com!

Rolf Agner has a co-host today with Bryan Duncan, National Sales Manager for Retail Distribution at SICK, Inc. Bryan has an interesting conversation with John Hayes, Vice President of Sales at Vecna Robotics. They discuss the flexibility of AMRs for the retail and distribution markets and what ROI you can see with AMRs. This is a two part episode so catch the second part of the interview in two weeks! As always, if you have questions, email us at info@sick.com!

Last Saturday's Hobby Hotline had many great moments (as a live show) - I encourage you to listen to the whole show with Drew Herndon, Texas Card Dude, Ziggy No, and me.

In this episode, CSB Director CB Bhattacharya is joined from Frankfurt, Germany by Carlo Vassallo, CEO of Ferrero Germany. Mr. Vassallo discusses the government response in Germany, the pandemic’s impact on retail and changing consumer behavior, and Ferrero’s commitment to sustainability: “Our duty, our commitment, is to continue to follow and work towards the sustainability goals, to help the consumer to keep these, and to continue on this path because otherwise our work will have even more troubles.” Sign up to receive weekly episodes right to your inbox: bit.ly/csbpodcastemail Submit your "Sustaining Sustainability" feedback and/or questions: bit.ly/csbpodcastfeedback This episode was researched, recorded, edited, and produced by Prof. CB Bhattacharya, Dr. Leslie Marshall, and Alyssa Martinec of the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sustainable Business. www.sustainablebusiness.pitt.edu Music: "Lively" by Dee Yan-Key From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC SA creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode

On this episode of the Funding the Dream on Kickstarter podcast, Salvador Briggman talks with James Takenaka, who has over 25 years of experience in the collectible and tabletop games industry. Apply to Be on the Show: Funding the Dream on KickstarterJames started selling at collectibles shows in 1990 and then was a co-owner of the Comix and Cardz Etc. hobby store. In 2001 he co-founded Hero Factory Inc. to produce licensed trading cards and served as a consultant for Bandai America Inc. in the collectible card game market.From 2007-2012 James served as Bandai’s Games Division Sales & Marketing Manager, working with hobby game distributors, overseeing their Organized Play Network and co-creating the Star Trek DBG. James joined Hit Point Sales in March 2012.https://www.hitpointsales.com/about-us

#22 Why Is Compassion So Important As A Leader? with Doug Lennick Doug Lennick is CEO and co-founder of think2perform. He is legendary for his innovative approaches to developing high performance in individuals and organizations and is an expert at developing practical applications of the art and science of human behavior, financial and otherwise.Before founding think2perform, Doug, a certified financial planner (CFP), was Executive Vice President – Advice and Retail Distribution for American Express Financial Advisors (now Ameriprise Financial). In that capacity he led an organization of 17,000 field and corporate associates to unprecedented success.Doug is in high demand as a keynote speaker as well as an executive and organizational advisor. He has been quoted and referenced in many publications and books, including Daniel Goleman's seminal book, Working with Emotional Intelligence and Richard Leider's bestselling Power of Purpose.[1:00] Who is Doug?[3:00] What's Doug's favorite part about what he does?[4:50] What is the common thread when it comes to impact?[6:55] Different styles of leadership.[13:20] Why don't old leadership styles work?[16:00] To manage big, you must lead small.[17:10] Leadership vs management [22:30] Results vs relationships[23:05] Leading with care [32:00] About Doug's books [33:00] "Leadership Intelligence" [38:00] It's always about the leader[43:00] Words of wisdom for people right now[48:50] To learn more about DougText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now

All advisers have been witness to the frustration clients feel when faced with yet another steep annual premium increase. Insurance affordability is an increasing issue for Australians and is of particular to concern to one group in particular: APRA. With a rise in mental health claims, a changing employment landscape and insurance providers who have struggled to adapt with the times, is the life insurance as it stands, sustainable? In this episode, we speak to Niall McConville, General Manager of Retail Distribution at TAL and Gavin Teichner, Executive General Manager of Individual Life at TAL. We discuss how they have seen the advice landscape change over time, the issues currently facing the industry, and their predictions for the future of the life insurance space. We touch on the ramification of COVID-19, as well as discuss what we can expect to see changes to in the near future. This episode provides great insights into the complexities both Australia and international insurance companies face. Niall and Gavin provide some great food for thought and share some great insight into what the big players can do to ensure sustainable insurance products to consumers.  Resources:  To reach out to Gavin Teichner, please contact him via his LinkedIn profile. To reach out to Niall McConville, please contact him via his LinkedIn profile. What You'll Learn From This Episode: How coronavirus is impacting the life insurance industry How many losses are being made in certain insurances Why APRA is concerned about the financial position of life insurers Have product benefits been ‘too generous' over the years? How mental health has contributed to an already stretched market What the industry should do to give consumers certainty around cost Why a move towards simpler insurance products may help  How the industry needs to adapt to the ‘gig economy' How insurers are supporting those impacted by financial hardship due to COVID-19 How have new education standards affected risk adviser numbers? What will future insurance product development focus on? About Our Guest: Niall McConville is the General Manager of Retail Distribution at TAL. Gavin Teichner is the Executive General Manager of Individual Life at TAL. With a combined 40+ years experience in the life insurance industry, Niall and Gavin provide great insight into the minds of life insurers and the impact a challenged industry has on financial advisers. For more conversations with the thinkers and movers in the world of financial advice, go to Goals-Based Advice Podcast. You can also access more episodes on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For updates, follow our Facebook page.  If you have more questions, don't forget to reach out to me on LinkedIn and to send an email at jacqui@adviceintelligence.com   Thanks for tuning in!

Jim DeBetta's product development and sales experience has amassed millions of dollars within the retail selling world. Known nationally as a trusted coach and mentor to thousands of inventors and entrepreneurs, he knows how to take new ideas from a sketch on a napkin to selling the final product to major retailers worldwide. As the founder of DeBetta Enterprises, which is a private consultancy that coaches and advises inventors and entrepreneurs on everything from manufacturing to sales and marketing of consumer products, Jim also heads up the Retail Distribution arm of Kevin Harrington's TV Goods corporation which today is fueled by the hit ABC reality show Shark Tank.

Jim DeBetta founder and President of WeKnowInventing which specializes in coaching and consulting for inventors and consumer products start-up companies. My firm assists clients with product development and engineering of consumer products as well as sales and marketing representation to major retailers for our select clients. Recently, I was VP of Retail Distribution for TV Goods which is owned by Kevin Harrington from the ABC show Shark Tank. I headed up a team of retail specialists that sold exciting new products to the world's most prestigious retailers and TV shopping networks including HSN and QVC.

Jim is the founder and President of WeKnowInventing which specializes in coaching and consulting for inventors and consumer products start-up companies. My firm assists clients with product development and engineering of consumer products as well as sales and marketing representation to major retailers for our select clients. Recently, I was VP of Retail Distribution for TV Goods which is owned by Kevin Harrington from the ABC show Shark Tank. I headed up a team of retail specialists that sold exciting new products to the world's most prestigious retailers and TV shopping networks including HSN and QVC.

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The Stock Day Podcast welcomed CBD Unlimited, Inc. (EDXC)(“the Company”), a company that develops and distributes all-natural products from the cannabis sativa plant (hemp) with less than 0.01% THC. President and CEO of the Company, Todd Davis, joined Stock Day host Everett Jolly. 

Meet Jim Jim DeBetta’s product development and sales experience has amassed millions of dollars within the retail selling world. Known nationally as a trusted coach and mentor to thousands of inventors and entrepreneurs, he knows how to take new ideas from a sketch on a napkin to selling the final product to major retailers worldwide. Jim’s career in retail began at an early age with the family business – a fireplace and home hardware company. After graduating from college, Jim went home to help expand the business from a small successful operation into a multi-million dollar business and became one of the most recognized and respected store of its kind on Long Island. Jim stimulated new business, purchased products from all over the world, and ran the overall daily operations. Jim decided it was time to grow and joined a start up firm that imported binoculars, telescopes, and optical products for children. His retail customers included a “who’s who” in retail such as Target, Wal-Mart, Radio Shack, Sears, Michael’s, Cabelas, Home Shopping Network, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Discovery Channel Stores, Costco, and many others. Jim employed nearly 20 people inside and had dozens of sales reps all over the US, Canada, and Europe. Ultimately, Jim helped expand the company from virtually no significant revenue to a leading brand in the industry that has sold more than 50 million dollars of product since the mid 1990′s. When Jim was ready for a new adventure, he left the company as President and Chief Operating Officer. Jim decided he was ready for yet a bigger challenge and joined a leading premium incentive company as their National Key Accounts Manager. Jim represented major national brands for this $100 million a year premium incentive firm such as Toshiba, Sony, Nikon, Nautilus, Movado and others. The products were used to create various incentive programs for fortune 1,000 companies around the world. Jim’s experience has reached far and wide working with various products, retailers, manufactures, and factories. He knew it was time to help those that had a product in mind or ready for production. His goal was to teach others the process without unnecessary expense, time and red tape. That is how DeCavi Corp was born. As the founder of DeCavi Corp, Jim has helped thousands of inventors and start-ups learn how to get their products developed and sold to major retailers. Jim then merged his firm with the renowned Slingshot Product Development Group which employs a team of 35 engineers, designers, and marketing experts who help individual inventors and Fortune 500 firms alike. Both are recognized as leaders in the inventor product development and commercialization arena. Today, Jim continues to broaden his reach into the world of consumer products and has formed DeBetta Enterprises which is a private consultancy that coaches and advises inventors and entrepreneurs on everything from manufacturing to sales and marketing of consumer products. Jim also heads up the Retail Distribution arm of Kevin Harrington’s TV Goods corporation which today is fueled by the hit ABC reality show Shark Tank. Jim teaches inventors how to create sales and marketing strategies, understand the world of licensing, develop a product using CAD design, raising money to fund a business, and locating factories overseas to produce products. Jim is now reaching out to individuals who want to learn how to do it for themselves. Jim is a Professional Member of the United Inventors Association, a member of the Georgia Inventor’s Association, Rocky Mountain Inventors Association, and was the former co-host of the Launch Hour – a popular radio program for inventors and entrepreneurs. He is also the author of The Business of Inventing and has written hundreds of articles for industry publications, newspapers, and websites such as Inventor’s Digest, Georgia Magazine, and Entrepreneur Magazine. Jim also appears as a guest speaker for leading trade and consumer organizations, speaks at international conferences, and hosts forum and blog discussions on prominent invention and entrepreneurial websites.

Meet Jim   Jim DeBetta’s product development and sales experience has amassed millions of dollars within the retail selling world. Known nationally as a trusted coach and mentor to thousands of inventors and entrepreneurs, he knows how to take new ideas from a sketch on a napkin to selling the final product to major retailers worldwide. Jim’s career in retail began at an early age with the family business – a fireplace and home hardware company. After graduating from college, Jim went home to help expand the business from a small successful operation into a multi-million dollar business and became one of the most recognized and respected store of its kind on Long Island. Jim stimulated new business, purchased products from all over the world, and ran the overall daily operations. Jim decided it was time to grow and joined a start up firm that imported binoculars, telescopes, and optical products for children. His retail customers included a “who’s who” in retail such as Target, Wal-Mart, Radio Shack, Sears, Michael’s, Cabelas, Home Shopping Network, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Discovery Channel Stores, Costco, and many others. Jim employed nearly 20 people inside and had dozens of sales reps all over the US, Canada, and Europe. Ultimately, Jim helped expand the company from virtually no significant revenue to a leading brand in the industry that has sold more than 50 million dollars of product since the mid 1990′s. When Jim was ready for a new adventure, he left the company as President and Chief Operating Officer. Jim decided he was ready for yet a bigger challenge and joined a leading premium incentive company as their National Key Accounts Manager. Jim represented major national brands for this $100 million a year premium incentive firm such as Toshiba, Sony, Nikon, Nautilus, Movado and others. The products were used to create various incentive programs for fortune 1,000 companies around the world. Jim’s experience has reached far and wide working with various products, retailers, manufactures, and factories. He knew it was time to help those that had a product in mind or ready for production. His goal was to teach others the process without unnecessary expense, time and red tape. That is how DeCavi Corp was born. As the founder of DeCavi Corp, Jim has helped thousands of inventors and start-ups learn how to get their products developed and sold to major retailers. Jim then merged his firm with the renowned Slingshot Product Development Group which employs a team of 35 engineers, designers, and marketing experts who help individual inventors and Fortune 500 firms alike. Both are recognized as leaders in the inventor product development and commercialization arena. Today, Jim continues to broaden his reach into the world of consumer products and has formed DeBetta Enterprises which is a private consultancy that coaches and advises inventors and entrepreneurs on everything from manufacturing to sales and marketing of consumer products. Jim also heads up the Retail Distribution arm of Kevin Harrington’s TV Goods corporation which today is fueled by the hit ABC reality show Shark Tank. The Inventors Launchpad Network – Is proud to present Go Big, Go Bold, Co-Hosted by J.D. Houvener, Registered USPTO Patent Attorney of Bold IP and Carmine Denisco, Managing Partner with Inventors Launchpad. His background in business and experience as an engineer and patent attorney empowers him to clearly communicate to a broad range of inventors about their immediate and long-term needs for patenting in order to protect assets, leverage opportunities, and limit liabilities. If you have any questions on the legal side of your invention then this podcast is sure to help! www.boldip.com This Podcast is brought to you by the Inventors Launchpad Network. www.inventorslaunchpad.com     

Benchmark indices ended lower on Thursday for the seventh straight session with heavyweights like Reliance Industries (RIL) and Coal India leading the list of losers even as United States and China prepare to start trade deal negotiations later in the day. RIL that slipped nearly 3.4 per cent on the BSE to Rs 1,255 levels and hit its lowest closing level in two months. In the process, TCS overtook the Mukesh Ambani-controlled RIL to become the ost valued company on market-capitaliasation (m-cap) basis.  At the index level, S&P BSE Sensex slipped 230 points, or 0.61 per cent, to end the day at 37,559. Out of the 30 index constituents, only 12 ended in the green. The broader Nifty50 index dipped 58 points, or 0.51 per cent, to finish at 11,302. "We remain cautious on the Indian markets and expect it to remain volatile in the near term on back of on-going Q4FY19 earnings season. Investors’ focus would be on domestic macro data (IIP) which is scheduled tomorrow," said Jayant Manglik, President - Retail Distribution, Religare Broking. Adding: "Globally, progress of trade talks between US and China, behavior of crude oil prices and fluctuation in currency will be on investor’s radar. Given uncertain market conditions, we advise traders & investors to be selective in stock picking." Among sectoral indices, Nifty Media was the biggest winner, up 3.58 per cent, while Nifty Metal index remained under pressure throughout the day and finished 1.4 per cent lower. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap index fell 28 points, or 0.19 per cent, at 14,355, while the S&P BSE SmallCap index ended 53 points, or 0.38 per cent, lower at 14,076. BUZZING STOCKS Shares of YES Bank fell about 2.5 per cent to Rs 157 on the BSE during the early morning trade on Thursday before ending the day six per cent higher at Rs 170.30 even though rating agency India Ratings (Ind-Ra) downgraded the bank’s long-term ratings even as it reaffirmed the short term rating.  Avadh Sugar & Energy shares surged 13 per cent to Rs 518 in early morning trade on the BSE on Thursday after the company announced that the board will meet on Monday (May 13) to consider maiden bonus issue. However, the share ended the day 8.75 per cent at Rs 499.75. 

Meet Jim   Jim DeBetta’s product development and sales experience has amassed millions of dollars within the retail selling world. Known nationally as a trusted coach and mentor to thousands of inventors and entrepreneurs, he knows how to take new ideas from a sketch on a napkin to selling the final product to major retailers worldwide. Jim’s career in retail began at an early age with the family business – a fireplace and home hardware company. After graduating from college, Jim went home to help expand the business from a small successful operation into a multi-million dollar business and became one of the most recognized and respected store of its kind on Long Island. Jim stimulated new business, purchased products from all over the world, and ran the overall daily operations. Jim decided it was time to grow and joined a start up firm that imported binoculars, telescopes, and optical products for children. His retail customers included a “who’s who” in retail such as Target, Wal-Mart, Radio Shack, Sears, Michael’s, Cabelas, Home Shopping Network, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Discovery Channel Stores, Costco, and many others. Jim employed nearly 20 people inside and had dozens of sales reps all over the US, Canada, and Europe. Ultimately, Jim helped expand the company from virtually no significant revenue to a leading brand in the industry that has sold more than 50 million dollars of product since the mid 1990′s. When Jim was ready for a new adventure, he left the company as President and Chief Operating Officer. Jim decided he was ready for yet a bigger challenge and joined a leading premium incentive company as their National Key Accounts Manager. Jim represented major national brands for this $100 million a year premium incentive firm such as Toshiba, Sony, Nikon, Nautilus, Movado and others. The products were used to create various incentive programs for fortune 1,000 companies around the world. Jim’s experience has reached far and wide working with various products, retailers, manufactures, and factories. He knew it was time to help those that had a product in mind or ready for production. His goal was to teach others the process without unnecessary expense, time and red tape. That is how DeCavi Corp was born. As the founder of DeCavi Corp, Jim has helped thousands of inventors and start-ups learn how to get their products developed and sold to major retailers. Jim then merged his firm with the renowned Slingshot Product Development Group which employs a team of 35 engineers, designers, and marketing experts who help individual inventors and Fortune 500 firms alike. Both are recognized as leaders in the inventor product development and commercialization arena. Today, Jim continues to broaden his reach into the world of consumer products and has formed DeBetta Enterprises which is a private consultancy that coaches and advises inventors and entrepreneurs on everything from manufacturing to sales and marketing of consumer products. Jim also heads up the Retail Distribution arm of Kevin Harrington’s TV Goods corporation which today is fueled by the hit ABC reality show Shark Tank. Jim teaches inventors how to create sales and marketing strategies, understand the world of licensing, develop a product using CAD design, raising money to fund a business, and locating factories overseas to produce products. Jim is now reaching out to individuals who want to learn how to do it for themselves. Jim is a Professional Member of the United Inventors Association, a member of the Georgia Inventor’s Association, Rocky Mountain Inventors Association, and was the former co-host of the Launch Hour – a popular radio program for inventors and entrepreneurs. He is also the author of The Business of Inventing and has written hundreds of articles for industry publications, newspapers, and websites such as Inventor’s Digest, Georgia Magazine, and Entrepreneur Magazine. Jim also appears as a guest speaker for leading trade and consumer organizations, speaks at international conferences, and hosts forum and blog discussions on prominent invention and entrepreneurial websites.

  Investors have embraced the world of index-tracking products on the back of comparatively low headline costs and the broad market exposures on offer. But the rise of alternatively constructed indexes, thematic ETFs and the client demand for more inclusion of responsible investment principles into their index funds has prompted a dramatic change in the investment landscape. Simon joins us this week to shine a light on the often weird and wonderful world of ETFs and other index funds and where investors are looking to incorporate these portfolio building blocks. Simon Hynes, Head of Retail Distribution, EMEA We want to hear from you! Email us at mark.chappel@lgim.com with your thoughts on the podcast and any suggestions of the types of content you’d like to see covered. This podcast is intended for investment professionals, and shouldn’t be shared with a non-professional audience. This podcast should not be taken as an invitation to deal in Legal & General investments. Any views expressed during this recording belong to the individuals and are based on market conditions at the time of recording, and do not reflect the views of Legal & General Investment Management. Legal & General Investment Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Legal & General Investment Management, One Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AA. Register in England no. 2091894. All rights reserved. No part of this audio may be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Legal & General Investment Management.

This episode, Catriona Noble joins Rocky to give her take on retail innovation. Catriona is currently the MD of Retail Distribution at ANZ, but also has a long history with McDonalds in Australia, spending her final fours years there as CEO. She shares her insights across both roles, how the use of data is fuelling decision-making and innovation, and the importance in keeping the human factor in banking experiences.

As technology automates much of the “mechanics” of money, advisors need to evolve to the more emotional aspects of money. After all, simply helping rich people get richer isn’t usually a driving motivator for advisors—or clients. In my conversation with Doug Lennick, the co-founder of Think2Perform, an author, and former EVP of Advice and Retail Distribution for American Express Financial Advisors (now Ameriprise Financial), he shared four words that he believes underlie the real value financial advisors deliver.

In this episode we hear from Geoff Lloyd, CEO and MD of Perpetual Limited. ABOUT GEOFF Geoff joined Perpetual in August 2010 as Group Executive of Perpetual Private and led the development and implementation of the growth strategy for this business. He took on the additional responsibility of Head of Retail Distribution in September 2011 and was appointed Managing Director and CEO in February 2012. Geoff was previously General Manager of Advice and Private Banking at BT Financial Group following the Westpac Group merger with St.George Bank. Before the merger, he led St.George's wealth management portfolio. He held many senior positions at BT Financial Group, including Chief Legal Counsel and Head of the Customer and Business Services Division. Geoff is the Chairman of the Financial Services Council, an Advisory board member of The Big Issue and the Patron of the Financial Industry Community Aid Program.   He is a Patron of Emerge Foundation and is also Chairman of the University of Technology Sydney Law Advisory board. Key Questions and Answers from Geoff (curated for clarification and brevity): What did you learn from the police force? In the police force, I got to learn a lot about people and what I still take with me is that you don't judge too quickly. Take the time to step back and see what else might be going on, what's driving an outcome, because what you see is normally just the surface of a thing. When it involves people in complex environments, there's always emotion. So that's something I've tried to take with me where I don't judge too quickly, stand back, ask questions and observe.   What did you learn from your first move interstate to Sydney with ASIC? It was the first time I learned about stretching myself out of what you might call a comfort zone, and how it can lead to just so many unforeseen, unplanned, unexpected outcomes. And so for me, that was probably the first time I've learned that as you actually stretch yourself and take real risk, it is not just a little bit that comes from that. It is quite amazing and you really don't know what you can achieve until you've tried.   What drives you internally? You're this,very aspirational man, you want to grow again and take your game to another level. What drives that? I've learned for a long time that there's always evidence of how you can keep getting better and you just don't know what you can achieve. And so having that mindset, of being curious…if you aren't finding evidence and keep getting better, then you're going to plateau. And so for me it's about that looking forward, being curious. If I don't have a 110 percent passion and energy for something, it becomes 50 percent and so I need to be operating at that level to truly find rewarding outcomes, whether it's philanthropic, social, business or family.   Do you have in moments when you doubt your abilities? What do you in do in those moments to keep going? Yeah, I do. You know, if you don't, if you can't look in the mirror and get a bit paranoid, then you're probably not able to really find evidence of how to keep getting better. I've tried to find different times in my career where I've hit inflection points and probably the most successful times the more paranoid I get. You've got to have enough confidence to know you're going to be able to follow on to what the  next challenge is… I get energy from others. So, getting access to and making sure I've got the right network, that's really important. But equally I've always had this philosophy that you've got to hire the best people you can listen to them, trust them, invest in them and then make sure you're having some fun along the way, you know, because it's, it's a very serious game that we play. If you can get that sort of talent around you then your job as a leader is really about being their guide and helping guide them rather than do or carry out the activity. Great leaders are able to step back and be able to motivate people through how they give them that guidance and help set direction and boundaries.   Why did you switch from General Counsel into other more broader roles and how did that lead to CEO level roles? I actually started to think differently about my career and stretch myself beyond being tall and skinny in a career or a profession to being broad. Think about it as the goal is to grow skills and experience over the next three to five years rather than, I want this job or that job. I think if you just go off the job titles, you might never know how good you can be and how different the work that you can do will be   Did anyone give you any feedback to you personally that, that really rang true for you? That was important for the young Geoff Lloyd to hear? BT was a very driven meritocracy, with enormous amount of opportunity. So running too fast can happen and it happened for me. And so learning about not stepping on others around you, but picking others up around you is what you're going to be judged for. And, that it takes time. Actually there's no shortcuts to hard work. I've tried lots of them. it's just about hard work. It's actually about focus and it's about making sure that you're true to yourself. Don't try to be somebody else. I've worked for some great leaders and I've picked up their characteristics and often said, ‘oh, well, if I can be like that'. And you can't be, you can pick up those characteristics and learn from them. But then you have got to be you again. Today we would talk about authentic leadership. You just have to be, you. How was the final step to CEO different? The step was quite different because as much as I've worked in large organizations, ran much bigger teams in the past than at perpetual, when you become the CEO, there's nobody else that's coming. It's words that we've used around the executive team that ‘nobody's coming'. It's us. You know, you run two and a half thousand people in a bank, there's always somebody else who can ask or the decision can go to. So the big gap is…Nobody's coming.   Does ‘Ownership Precedes Victory' resonate with you? I think you've got to have courage or otherwise you're not going to keep challenging yourself. If you don't you're not going to keep challenging your team, you're not going to take the right amount of risk and you won't see the other sides of the benefit that can come with that risk. So make sure you've got the courage is the key, that conviction of something you've started to create change. Maybe that's the words that gravitate more with me.   How do you stay focused? I suspect that at perpetual I will be remembered for at least two words. Hopefully it's clarity and focus. I think complexity kills businesses. I'm a big believer in that a quality businesses can't do lots of things. What are the few things that you can do incredibly well and be the leader at. And then once you become a leader at anything, it's very hard to stay there. Everyone's coming after you. For us at perpetual and for me it's about clarity on a few things. Do them really well and then move to the next few things. Try not to be distracted by a long list, we try to prioritise on what we can do and then draw a line under number three. And you know, often the team will hear me say, just tell me the top two. Actually, I'm not interested in the top three. We also had to try to focus on what we're not going to do and write that down because a lot of businesses are good at telling you what they do, but if you can articulate what you're not going to do, it brings more clarity to that focus around what you're going to do   Where do leaders in the middle and senior management waste their time and effort? I think often getting too much into the detail because if you're a leader, you've got to have sort of three hats. You've got to do work, improve your work and lead your team. And you've got to have, at least a third of each of those….So you've got to dedicate time and focus to leadership, not just doing. And I think it's easy to go back to the doing. You know, I had somebody put it in my mind a long time ago, a phrase called ‘being a guide, not a guru'. I think as you become more of a leader and your sole job, which is mine, is leading, not doing. So the job is to guide people not to be the technical guru. It took me a long time to learn that. As a lawyer, you want to be the smartest person in the room when it comes to the topic on ‘x of the law'. And that's not your job as even the general counsel, because my job was to hire the smartest people in the room, trust them, invest them, listen to them, guide them because it was their job to be that smart. It's not mine. And so that stuck with me for a long time. So maybe they should be more of a guide than a guru because your job is to hire the gurus as a leader.   How important is it for young people coming through and in middle management and senior executives to have a network? I think it's vital. You know, I also chair the Financial Services Council now, a leading industry body and one of the things we've reintroduced is a group called ‘the circuit'. I call it the 30 somethings and it's actually about bringing interesting topics to a forum of 40 to 100 of all of our members staff.   What was the most important thing you learned in Harvard? How bad Australians are at negotiation. I think that was a really big part of that program and you know, just seeing our cultural norms. We are ranked in the bottom five countries in the world in negotiation!   You've been CEO here for six years now, and the share price has gone from $19 to just shy of 50 which is a remarkable period of growth for the company. How important is it for individuals to build a track record, perhaps not as spectacular as that, but to keep thinking about change and transformation? I've worked with a gentlemen named Andy Meikle who has left a couple of thoughts with me over the years and one was, you know, high performers create a track record that you can leave on the table and they can leave the room and it speaks for itself. It is important to be able to think about not the way you would tell the story, how the story would tell itself. And that doesn't have to be about share price growth.   What is the difference between Change and Transformation? I had this view that change is what happens to you. Transformation is what you do to yourself. So with change, you react to your competitor, you're reacting to, it puts out a new product, you react. Transformations are where you have that honest, courageous look and say we're going to go from x to y and it's going to be tough and we're going to have to have clarity, courage, and control which are three woods, we used a lot. Clarity of what we would or wouldn't do, control because the market is going to tell us what's wrong and we also needed to keep the courage to hold the course because we couldn't possibly plan for everything to that level of detail.   How would you define a GREAT Chief? I think it's someone who is able to bring passion and energy to the way they communicate to people and the way they support and develop and grow everyone around them. It means you've able to motivate, support and nourish people in your community.   What is the final message of wisdom and hope you think is vital for the next generation of executives? I still believe that there's no shortcuts, it's all about hard work. But remaining really very curious, have curiosity in your life and you can define what that means and make sure you've got the courage.   Recommended Books by Geoff Lloyd. Repeatability : https://www.amazon.com/Repeatability-Enduring-Businesses-Constant-Change-ebook/dp/B0070YQQI4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520487587&sr=8-1&keywords=repeatability Founders Mentality: https://www.amazon.com/Founders-Mentality-Overcome-Predictable-Crises-ebook/dp/B01BO6QMC8/ref=pd_sim_351_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WSXZ3BEMWMND0FWN22E7

In this episode, sponsored by Money Management Institute's Center for Distribution Excellence, we interview: Jeff Carlin, CFA, Senior Managing Director, Head of U.S. Retail Distribution at Nuveen. Jeff is Senior Managing Director and Head of U.S. Retail Distribution at Nuveen. He is responsible for leading the placement, distribution and support of all products through the retail distribution channel. Jeff is also a member of the Nuveen Business Leadership Team, which directs overall strategy, leads firm initiatives, and is accountable for the business results of our combined product and distribution teams, working closely with Nuveen affiliates to support and execute on our collective goals. Prior to that, Jeff held the roles of Head of Distribution for Structured Products, and National Sales Manager for the Wirehouse and Private Wealth channels at Nuveen. Prior to joining Nuveen, Jeff was National Sales Manager for IndexIQ, a leading innovator of Alternative Investment ETFs. Before that, he was General Manager and National Sales Manager of the Managed Accounts group at Charles Schwab & Co., and Regional Director in Northern California for Smith Barney's Consulting Group. Jeff has a B.S. in Business Administration, with an emphasis on Finance and Real Estate, from San Diego State University. He is a current member of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) and was a member of the board of directors from 2008–2011. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute. This episode is brought to you by Money Management Institute and their Center for Distribution Excellence. Learn more at www.mminst.org Visit us to learn more about Wholesaler Masterminds® here.  

Todd Barnhart, Executive Vice President and Head of Retail Distribution with PNC Bank and CBA's Board Chairman for the upcoming year, sits down with CBA President and CEO Richard Hunt to discuss the Association's legislative and regulatory priorities as well as the changes the industry has undergone since the financial crisis.

This week we’ve got Zak Normandin, the Co Founder & CEO of Dirty Lemon Beverages Dirty Lemon make functional beverages designed to help you get better sleep, elevate your metabolism, or just look your best. Zak and the team have created a red-hot brand that’s been a hit with consumers. But as we learn in this interview, there’s so much more to it than that. Dirty Lemon is the first consumer brand in the world to offer products exclusively via text message.

Y'all this episode is pure FIRE. I'm bringing you the inside track on what retail buyers are looking for when assessing new brands. Karonda Cook is the former Director of Merchandising for Sally Beauty who successfully grew her beauty categories double digit while sitting in the driver's seat. She is teaching a full Master Class for FREE here. We talk brand owner misconceptions about retail distribution and what you can do NOW to make sure you are ready to sit before a retail buyer. Get your notepad ready for this one. You will thank me later.   Mrs Karonda Cook is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Jane Group, LLC., a consulting agency specializing in retail and brand strategic planning. Prior to founding The Jane Group, Karonda was Director of Merchandising for Sally Beauty and led merchandising initiatives for the multicultural hair care, styling tools and accessories categories.   Book recommendation is Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson. A super short, super easy read that gives perspective on how to move forward without fear. Follow Karonda on Instagram @Pixitivity her website janegroupllc.com.

In this episode we hear from Geoff Lloyd, CEO and MD of Perpetual Limited. SUPPORT GEOFF IN THE CEO COOK OFF FOR OZ HARVEST HERE ABOUT GEOFF Geoff joined Perpetual in August 2010 as Group Executive of Perpetual Private and led the development and implementation of the growth strategy for this business. He took on the additional responsibility of Head of Retail Distribution in September 2011 and was appointed Managing Director and CEO in February 2012. Geoff was previously General Manager of Advice and Private Banking at BT Financial Group following the Westpac Group merger with St.George Bank. Before the merger, he led St.George's wealth management portfolio. He held many senior positions at BT Financial Group, including Chief Legal Counsel and Head of the Customer and Business Services Division. Geoff is the Chairman of the Financial Services Council, an Advisory board member of The Big Issue and the Patron of the Financial Industry Community Aid Program.   He is a Patron of Emerge Foundation and is also Chairman of the University of Technology Sydney Law Advisory board. Key Questions and Answers from Geoff (curated for clarification and brevity): What did you learn from the police force? In the police force, I got to learn a lot about people and what I still take with me is that you don't judge too quickly. Take the time to step back and see what else might be going on, what's driving an outcome, because what you see is normally just the surface of a thing. When it involves people in complex environments, there's always emotion. So that's something I've tried to take with me where I don't judge too quickly, stand back, ask questions and observe.   What did you learn from your first move interstate to Sydney with ASIC? It was the first time I learned about stretching myself out of what you might call a comfort zone, and how it can lead to just so many unforeseen, unplanned, unexpected outcomes. And so for me, that was probably the first time I've learned that as you actually stretch yourself and take real risk, it is not just a little bit that comes from that. It is quite amazing and you really don't know what you can achieve until you've tried.   What drives you internally? You're this,very aspirational man, you want to grow again and take your game to another level. What drives that? I've learned for a long time that there's always evidence of how you can keep getting better and you just don't know what you can achieve. And so having that mindset, of being curious…if you aren't finding evidence and keep getting better, then you're going to plateau. And so for me it's about that looking forward, being curious. If I don't have a 110 percent passion and energy for something, it becomes 50 percent and so I need to be operating at that level to truly find rewarding outcomes, whether it's philanthropic, social, business or family.   Do you have in moments when you doubt your abilities? What do you in do in those moments to keep going? Yeah, I do. You know, if you don't, if you can't look in the mirror and get a bit paranoid, then you're probably not able to really find evidence of how to keep getting better. I've tried to find different times in my career where I've hit inflection points and probably the most successful times the more paranoid I get. You've got to have enough confidence to know you're going to be able to follow on to what the  next challenge is… I get energy from others. So, getting access to and making sure I've got the right network, that's really important. But equally I've always had this philosophy that you've got to hire the best people you can listen to them, trust them, invest in them and then make sure you're having some fun along the way, you know, because it's, it's a very serious game that we play. If you can get that sort of talent around you then your job as a leader is really about being their guide and helping guide them rather than do or carry out the activity. Great leaders are able to step back and be able to motivate people through how they give them that guidance and help set direction and boundaries.   Why did you switch from General Counsel into other more broader roles and how did that lead to CEO level roles? I actually started to think differently about my career and stretch myself beyond being tall and skinny in a career or a profession to being broad. Think about it as the goal is to grow skills and experience over the next three to five years rather than, I want this job or that job. I think if you just go off the job titles, you might never know how good you can be and how different the work that you can do will be   Did anyone give you any feedback to you personally that, that really rang true for you? That was important for the young Geoff Lloyd to hear? BT was a very driven meritocracy, with enormous amount of opportunity. So running too fast can happen and it happened for me. And so learning about not stepping on others around you, but picking others up around you is what you're going to be judged for. And, that it takes time. Actually there's no shortcuts to hard work. I've tried lots of them. it's just about hard work. It's actually about focus and it's about making sure that you're true to yourself. Don't try to be somebody else. I've worked for some great leaders and I've picked up their characteristics and often said, ‘oh, well, if I can be like that'. And you can't be, you can pick up those characteristics and learn from them. But then you have got to be you again. Today we would talk about authentic leadership. You just have to be, you. How was the final step to CEO different? The step was quite different because as much as I've worked in large organizations, ran much bigger teams in the past than at perpetual, when you become the CEO, there's nobody else that's coming. It's words that we've used around the executive team that ‘nobody's coming'. It's us. You know, you run two and a half thousand people in a bank, there's always somebody else who can ask or the decision can go to. So the big gap is…Nobody's coming.   Does ‘Ownership Precedes Victory' resonate with you? I think you've got to have courage or otherwise you're not going to keep challenging yourself. If you don't you're not going to keep challenging your team, you're not going to take the right amount of risk and you won't see the other sides of the benefit that can come with that risk. So make sure you've got the courage is the key, that conviction of something you've started to create change. Maybe that's the words that gravitate more with me.   How do you stay focused? I suspect that at perpetual I will be remembered for at least two words. Hopefully it's clarity and focus. I think complexity kills businesses. I'm a big believer in that a quality businesses can't do lots of things. What are the few things that you can do incredibly well and be the leader at. And then once you become a leader at anything, it's very hard to stay there. Everyone's coming after you. For us at perpetual and for me it's about clarity on a few things. Do them really well and then move to the next few things. Try not to be distracted by a long list, we try to prioritise on what we can do and then draw a line under number three. And you know, often the team will hear me say, just tell me the top two. Actually, I'm not interested in the top three. We also had to try to focus on what we're not going to do and write that down because a lot of businesses are good at telling you what they do, but if you can articulate what you're not going to do, it brings more clarity to that focus around what you're going to do   Where do leaders in the middle and senior management waste their time and effort? I think often getting too much into the detail because if you're a leader, you've got to have sort of three hats. You've got to do work, improve your work and lead your team. And you've got to have, at least a third of each of those….So you've got to dedicate time and focus to leadership, not just doing. And I think it's easy to go back to the doing. You know, I had somebody put it in my mind a long time ago, a phrase called ‘being a guide, not a guru'. I think as you become more of a leader and your sole job, which is mine, is leading, not doing. So the job is to guide people not to be the technical guru. It took me a long time to learn that. As a lawyer, you want to be the smartest person in the room when it comes to the topic on ‘x of the law'. And that's not your job as even the general counsel, because my job was to hire the smartest people in the room, trust them, invest them, listen to them, guide them because it was their job to be that smart. It's not mine. And so that stuck with me for a long time. So maybe they should be more of a guide than a guru because your job is to hire the gurus as a leader.   How important is it for young people coming through and in middle management and senior executives to have a network? I think it's vital. You know, I also chair the Financial Services Council now, a leading industry body and one of the things we've reintroduced is a group called ‘the circuit'. I call it the 30 somethings and it's actually about bringing interesting topics to a forum of 40 to 100 of all of our members staff.   What was the most important thing you learned in Harvard? How bad Australians are at negotiation. I think that was a really big part of that program and you know, just seeing our cultural norms. We are ranked in the bottom five countries in the world in negotiation!   You've been CEO here for six years now, and the share price has gone from $19 to just shy of 50 which is a remarkable period of growth for the company. How important is it for individuals to build a track record, perhaps not as spectacular as that, but to keep thinking about change and transformation? I've worked with a gentlemen named Andy Meikle who has left a couple of thoughts with me over the years and one was, you know, high performers create a track record that you can leave on the table and they can leave the room and it speaks for itself. It is important to be able to think about not the way you would tell the story, how the story would tell itself. And that doesn't have to be about share price growth.   What is the difference between Change and Transformation? I had this view that change is what happens to you. Transformation is what you do to yourself. So with change, you react to your competitor, you're reacting to, it puts out a new product, you react. Transformations are where you have that honest, courageous look and say we're going to go from x to y and it's going to be tough and we're going to have to have clarity, courage, and control which are three woods, we used a lot. Clarity of what we would or wouldn't do, control because the market is going to tell us what's wrong and we also needed to keep the courage to hold the course because we couldn't possibly plan for everything to that level of detail.   How would you define a GREAT Chief? I think it's someone who is able to bring passion and energy to the way they communicate to people and the way they support and develop and grow everyone around them. It means you've able to motivate, support and nourish people in your community.   What is the final message of wisdom and hope you think is vital for the next generation of executives? I still believe that there's no shortcuts, it's all about hard work. But remaining really very curious, have curiosity in your life and you can define what that means and make sure you've got the courage.   SUPPORT GEOFF IN THE CEO COOK OFF HERE   Recommended Books by Geoff Lloyd. Repeatability : https://www.amazon.com/Repeatability-Enduring-Businesses-Constant-Change-ebook/dp/B0070YQQI4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520487587&sr=8-1&keywords=repeatability Founders Mentality: https://www.amazon.com/Founders-Mentality-Overcome-Predictable-Crises-ebook/dp/B01BO6QMC8/ref=pd_sim_351_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WSXZ3BEMWMND0FWN22E7

"The most finite resource you have is your time and your team's time. So if we were to spin our wheels chasing this huge big box business, that would prevent us from spending our time to stuff that is hugely profitable and is continuing to work. So why take your eye off the ball?" - Bill D'Alessandro on abandoning the big box retail route "My products are in 5,000 Target stores." Admit it, at some point in your ecommerce entrepreneur life, you wished you could say those words. Or let's say you didn't, but imagine for a minute that you're at a party back home for Christmas and high school friends are asking what you're up to, and then you say those words. Yeah, we've all been there. But with all the allure of big box retail distribution comes headaches that you probably are not aware of. As an example, one big chain approached us about selling our coloring books on their shelves and we were psyched. But after running the numbers we realized that it's not even worth it. Today's guest, Bill D'Alessandro, has gone through the big box retail route when he acquired a business that already had a retail presence. He tells us in this interview the woes he encountered and why he ultimately decided to no longer pursue that route. Bill is the founder of Elements Brands, a company that acquires and scales consumer products brands. He has been buying businesses for 7 years now and currently owns 9 brands with over 130 products. He is not a stranger to this podcast and you can listen to a previous episode he has done with us about buying businesses vs. starting one from scratch. Some conversation points: The details of how Bill got into retail distribution The advantages of mom and pop shops over big box retail Treating mom and pop shops as big B2C customers The actual costs of going into retail What chains expect from a brand owner The ridiculous fees chains charge to get your product in their shelves What he plans to do moving forward Bill is currently on the lookout for good businesses to buy and add to his portfolio. If you are planning on selling, you can contact Bill at bill@rebelceo.com or hit him up on twitter at @billda Resources mentioned: Stamped.io AsiaInspection Thanks for listening to our 114th episode. Until the next one, happy selling!

Whether it is trying to raise money, build brand awareness or convince a buyer to stock your product on store shelves, knowing how to successfully pitch your company, and yourself, to potential business partners and consumers is essential. 

In this episode, I speak with authors Mel Joulwan and Dave Humphreys of the Well Fed cookbooks about retail distribution and book marketing.

Jim Debetta specializes in coaching and consulting for inventors and consumer products start-up companies. His firm also assists clients with product development and engineering of consumer products as well as sales and marketing representation to major retailers for some select clients. Recently, VP of Retail Distribution for TV Goods which is owned by Kevin Harrington from the ABC show Shark Tank. Jim carefully reviewed all products that were sent to the company to determine if they are suitable for an infomercial or retail distribution. He also headed up a team of retail specialists that called on the world's most prestigious retailers and TV shopping networks including HSN and QVC. www.jimdebetta.com The Inventors Launchpad Network – Is proud to present The Licensing Jungle, Co-Hosted by licensing expert Mr. Jeffrey Mangus of Product Coach USA and Carmine Denisco, Managing Partner with Inventors Launchpad. As a Product Licensing Coach Jeffrey’s greatest strength is that he can simplify what you would like to accomplish into an easily implementable step-by-step plan. Helping you without the need to for him have extensive knowledge in your product or area of expertise because you are the inventor, the expert. Jeffrey’s expertise is in knowing the product licensing process, the inventing sequence and how to move people forward, which usually involves overcoming many common obstacles. Let this Podcast help you get over the bumps, steer clear of the sharks and get you where you and your product deserve to be. www.productcoachusa.com This Podcast is brought to you by the Inventors Launchpad Network. www.inventorslaunchpad.com

Jim Debetta specializes in coaching and consulting for inventors and consumer products start-up companies. His firm also assists clients with product development and engineering of consumer products as well as sales and marketing representation to major retailers for some select clients. Recently, VP of Retail Distribution for TV Goods which is owned by Kevin Harrington from the ABC show Shark Tank. Jim carefully reviewed all products that were sent to the company to determine if they are suitable for an infomercial or retail distribution. He also headed up a team of retail specialists that called on the world's most prestigious retailers and TV shopping networks including HSN and QVC. www.jimdebetta.com The Inventors Launchpad – Roadmap to Success Series is presented by Inventors Launchpad in beautiful Tampa Bay, FL and hosted by Carmine Denisco. Carmine is an accomplished Author, Entrepreneur, Inventor and Co-founder/Managing Partner of Inventors Launchpad. Along with his business partner Rick Valderrama has changed the face of the invention industry and look forward to helping inventors from all over the world move their ideas forward. For more information please visit www.inventorslaunchpad.com

TERRY GREENE IS A PRODUCER, SINGER, SONGWRITER, WITH A FUNKY STYLE, A WARM AND FRIENDLY FLAMBOYANT GUY WHO PULLS HIS FANS INTO HIS MUSIC WITH INNOVATIVE ARRANGEMENTS WITH VOCALS, HIS ENERGETIC LYRICS ARE A MIXTURE OF SWEETNESS TEXTURED WITH SOUL, NEO-SOUL, FUNK, AND GOSPEL, ALL OF HIS FANS SAY WHEN WE HEAR HIS MUSIC IT MAKES US FILL LIKE DANCING AND SHOUTING IN 1986 TERRY HAD A HIT RECORD IN THE UK WITH HIS GROUP {LICKKE} THE SONG {AUTOMATIC DRIP} IS STILL SELLING TODAY IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE UK. NOW BASED OUT OF ATLANTA GA., FORMALLY LOS ANGELES CA., OAKLAND CA., NEW YORK, IN HIS SECULAR MUSIC CAREER HE WAS SIGNED TO TWO MAJOR RECORD LABELS OUT OF BOSTON MA, AND NEW JERSEY. HE HAS WORKED WITH {JOE CAPER,S-RIP J-JAMS RECORDING STUDIO} FOR TONY TONI TONE, MC HAMMER, SHEILA E, DIGITAL UNDERGROUND, PRODUCER {D'WAYNE WIGGINS} OF TONY, TONI, TONE, FOR DESTINY CHILD, KEYSHIA COLE, ALICIA KEYS, PRODUCER {WAYNE WALLACE} FOR CONFUNKSHUN, EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE, NADA M. WALDEN, SHEILA E., STEVIE WONDER, RAY CHARLES, {DANA JON CHAPPELLE} FOR MARIAH CAREY, JOE, CLARENCE CLEMONS, ARETHA FRANKLIN, NARADA M. WALDEN, [BOB CASTELL-BLANCH] FOR SISTER SLEDGE, STACY LATTISAW, PETE ESCOVEDO, SHEILA E, WAYNE WALLACE, NARADA M. WALDEN, {J. DANA MARS} FOR CHAKA KHAN, COLONEL ABRAMS, ROBERTA FLACK, BRAND NUBIAN, {LILIAN WHITE} FROM THE DREAM GIRLS CAST, AND SESAME STREET {ROSIE GAINES} FROM THE ARTIST PRINCE, {BRENDA VAUGH & THE BRENDA VAUGH BAND} {NADA M. WALDEN} PRODUCER FOR ARETHA FRANKLIN, WHITNEY HOUSTON, MARIAH CAREY, TEMPTATIONS, STEVIE WONDER, JUST TO NAME A FEW. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON NEW MUSIC TRACKS FOR THE UPCOMING AND LONG AWAITED ALBUM FOR MUSIC LEGEND TERRY GREENE, WE HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH OTHER ARTIST FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS IN PROMOTION & MARKETING, RADIO, RETAIL DISTRIBUTION, PRODUCING PROJECTS AND MANAGEMENT, I

Former global leader of the Entrepreneurs Organisation, Jodie Dharmawan was the President and Director of PT Winner Garment Manufacturing, in which he leads 1500 employees. He was also the director of the Lee-Cooper Indonesia Clothing Company which contained over one hundred outlets worldwide and manufactures over 500,000 jeans per year!  Jody explains what it was like during the Asian Crisis in 1997 when Indonesia currencies depreciated sharply, experiencing drastic slowdowns in economic growth and loss of confidence by foreign investors. The effects of downward pressure on the rupiah by 800% lead to most Indonesian companies becoming insolvent and required restructuring.   Between August 1997 and December 1998, rapid job losses saw unemployment rise in Indonesia from 4.3 million to 13.7 million people.  Listen to how Jody explains his biggest challenges during this time and that having a peer to peer learning group helped him get past his fear.

Episode Description If you are with a manufacturing company, this is a can’t miss episode.  Be sure to listen for key points specific to manufacturing companies about industry trends that are impacting plan design, plan health and employee retirement readiness.  Also, my guest Scott Francolini shares great advice on how manufacturers can help recruit younger workers and help older workers make a successful and timely transition into retirement.  I hope you enjoy! Guest Bio Scott Francolini is Senior Vice President of Mid/Large Strategic Relationship Management at John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (JHRPS). He previously held the same role at New York Life Retirement Plan Services, which merged with JHRPS in April 2015. Scott joined our organization in 2009 and has more than 20 years of experience in financial services. He was previously Retirement Practice Lead for our Manufacturing, Materials, and Retail/Distribution industry practice, where he was responsible for establishing its strategic direction and overseeing execution through a team of Relationship Managers, ERISA Consultants, Strategic Communication Consultants, and Investment Specialists. Prior to joining our organization, he gained valuable retirement, brokerage, and advisory services experience at CIGNA Retirement & Investment Services, Prudential Financial, and Fidelity Investments. Scott received a B.S. in Finance from Bryant College and an M.B.A. from the University of Hartford. In addition, he maintains his FINRA Series 7, 26, and 63 registrations and is licensed with the State of Massachusetts Insurance Department. Outside of work, Scott enjoys traveling with his family, coaching youth soccer, and skiing.  401(k) Fridays Podcast Overview Offers companies of all sizes free strategic, educational and actionable content to improve  their retirement plans.  My name is Rick Unser and I am your host.  All episodes leverage my nearly two decades of experience working with employers to bring you candid interviews with industry experts to enhance Fiduciary Protection, streamline Plan Operations and improve employee Retirement Readiness.   For more information please visit www.401kfridays.com

TERRY GREENE IS A PRODUCER, SINGER, SONGWRITER, WITH A FUNKY STYLE, A WARM AND FRIENDLY FLAMBOYANT GUY WHO PULLS HIS FANS INTO HIS MUSIC WITH INNOVATIVE ARRANGEMENTS WITH VOCALS, HIS ENERGETIC LYRICS ARE A MIXTURE OF SWEETNESS TEXTURED WITH SOUL, NEO-SOUL, FUNK, AND GOSPEL, ALL OF HIS FANS SAY WHEN WE HEAR HIS MUSIC IT MAKES US FILL LIKE DANCING AND SHOUTING IN 1986 TERRY HAD A HIT RECORD IN THE UK WITH HIS GROUP {LICKKE} THE SONG {AUTOMATIC DRIP} IS STILL SELLING TODAY IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE UK. NOW BASED OUT OF ATLANTA GA., FORMALLY LOS ANGELES CA., OAKLAND CA., NEW YORK, IN HIS SECULAR MUSIC CAREER HE WAS SIGNED TO TWO MAJOR RECORD LABELS OUT OF BOSTON MA, AND NEW JERSEY. HE HAS WORKED WITH {JOE CAPER,S-RIP J-JAMS RECORDING STUDIO} FOR TONY TONI TONE, MC HAMMER, SHEILA E, DIGITAL UNDERGROUND, PRODUCER {D'WAYNE WIGGINS} OF TONY, TONI, TONE, FOR DESTINY CHILD, KEYSHIA COLE, ALICIA KEYS, PRODUCER {WAYNE WALLACE} FOR CONFUNKSHUN, EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE, NADA M. WALDEN, SHEILA E., STEVIE WONDER, RAY CHARLES, {DANA JON CHAPPELLE} FOR MARIAH CAREY, JOE, CLARENCE CLEMONS, ARETHA FRANKLIN, NARADA M. WALDEN, [BOB CASTELL-BLANCH] FOR SISTER SLEDGE, STACY LATTISAW, PETE ESCOVEDO, SHEILA E, WAYNE WALLACE, NARADA M. WALDEN, {J. DANA MARS} FOR CHAKA KHAN, COLONEL ABRAMS, ROBERTA FLACK, BRAND NUBIAN, {LILIAN WHITE} FROM THE DREAM GIRLS CAST, AND SESAME STREET {ROSIE GAINES} FROM THE ARTIST PRINCE, {BRENDA VAUGH & THE BRENDA VAUGH BAND} {NADA M. WALDEN} PRODUCER FOR ARETHA FRANKLIN, WHITNEY HOUSTON, MARIAH CAREY, TEMPTATIONS, STEVIE WONDER, JUST TO NAME A FEW. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON NEW MUSIC TRACKS FOR THE UPCOMING AND LONG AWAITED ALBUM FOR MUSIC LEGEND TERRY GREENE, WE HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH OTHER ARTIST FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS IN PROMOTION & MARKETING, RADIO, RETAIL DISTRIBUTION, PRODUCING PROJECTS AND MANAGEMENT, I

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Victor G. Dodig, President and Chief Executive Officer, CIBC With The Future of Banking: Importance of Innovation and Technology Victor Dodig is President and Chief Executive Officer of the CIBC group of companies, one of North America's largest financial services institutions. Mr. Dodig joined CIBC in 2005 as Executive Vice President, CIBC Wealth Management. In 2007, he became Executive Vice President, Retail Distribution, CIBC, where he led the bank's retail banking distribution and sales teams. He was appointed Group Head, Wealth Management in 2011, taking on responsibility for the bank's brokerage, private wealth, and asset management businesses in both Canada and the US. Mr. Dodig was named President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of CIBC's Board of Directors in September 2014. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the C.D. Howe Institute and is a member of the Catalyst Canada Advisory Board. Prior to joining CIBC, Mr. Dodig was Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in Canada for UBS Global Asset Management. Earlier in his career, he spent five years as Managing Director in Canada, the US and the UK for Merrill Lynch and Company, where he gained international experience, following three years as a Management Consultant with McKinsey and Company. Mr. Dodig is a past recipient of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 award. He holds an MBA from Harvard University where he was a Baker Scholar, and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto, St. Michael's College. He also holds a Diploma from the Instituts d'études politiques in Paris. Speaker: Victor G. Dodig, President and Chief Executive Officer, CIBC *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.*

The teams Mr. Wolfe has led and been a part of have added nearly $100,000,000 to companies in a variety of industries.  By aligning how companies operate with their marketplace.  Mr. Wolfe has helped improve the competitive position of companies in industries as diverse as Aircraft, Automotive, Bio-Med, Clothing and Textiles, Electronics, Machining, Professional Services, Retail Distribution, Space and Launch Systems, and Vitamins and Food Supplements.     www.christopherrausch.com  

The way in which the public pay for financial advice for is changing from the start of next year as part of a far-reaching reform known as the Retail Distribution Review or RDR. The UK's financial watchdog, the Financial Services Authority has decided that financial advisers have to change the way they charge for their services. Rather than receive commission from a fund manager or pension company they must now agree their charges with you, the client, under a system known as adviser charging. The watchdog has also increased the qualifications advisers must obtain before they are able to practice. The new system comes into to force on at the start of January. If you have an IFA or financial adviser already or are planning to consult one about your financial planning needs in the near future, it may have implications for you. In this podcast interview financial journalist John Lappin talks to pension firm Aegon UK’s RDR expert Steven Cameron about the reform and what it may mean for you

We look at how savers will be affected by the new round of quantitative easing and whether new rules will mean fund managers and platforms come clean on costs. Finally, why you'll only find the lowest loan rates at building societies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Jim DeBetta’s product development and sales experience has amassed millions of dollars within the retail selling world. Known nationally as a trusted coach and mentor to thousands of inventors and entrepreneurs, he knows how to take new ideas from a sketch on a napkin to selling the final product to major retailers worldwide. As the founder of DeCavi Corp, Jim has helped thousands of inventors and start-ups learn how to get their products developed and sold to major retailers. Jim then merged his firm with the renowned Slingshot Product Development Group which employs a team of 35 engineers, designers, and marketing experts who help individual inventors and Fortune 500 firms alike. Today, Jim continues to broaden his reach into the world of consumer products and has formed DeBetta Enterprises which is a private consultancy that coaches and advises inventors and entrepreneurs on everything from manufacturing to sales and marketing of consumer products. Jim also heads up the Retail Distribution arm of Kevin Harrington’s TV Goods corporation which today is fueled by the hit ABC reality show Shark Tank.

 Jim DeBetta’s product development and sales experience has amassed millions of dollars within the retail selling world. Known nationally as a trusted coach and mentor to thousands of inventors and entrepreneurs, he knows how to take new ideas from a sketch on a napkin to selling the final product to major retailers worldwide. As the founder of DeCavi Corp, Jim has helped thousands of inventors and start-ups learn how to get their products developed and sold to major retailers. Jim then merged his firm with the renowned Slingshot Product Development Group which employs a team of 35 engineers, designers, and marketing experts who help individual inventors and Fortune 500 firms alike. Today, Jim continues to broaden his reach into the world of consumer products and has formed DeBetta Enterprises which is a private consultancy that coaches and advises inventors and entrepreneurs on everything from manufacturing to sales and marketing of consumer products. Jim also heads up the Retail Distribution arm of Kevin Harrington’s TV Goods corporation which today is fueled by the hit ABC reality show Shark Tank.

With the Retail Distribution Review only months away, in the first of a series of interviews, financial journalist John Lappin talks to Aegon's head of regulatory strategy Steven Cameron to get his thoughts on the RDR and what Independent Financial Advisers should be considering as they finalise their plans for next year.