Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Drake

Selling a business is one of the most significant decisions any entrepreneur can make, and getting it right requires more than just luck. It takes strategy, preparation, and the right expertise. That's where Steve Drake comes in - partner at Middle East Advisory Partners (MEAP) and a seasoned expert in the world of business transactions. With over 30 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, and corporate restructuring, Steve has helped countless companies navigate high-stakes deals, from small businesses to multi-million-dollar enterprises. Steve shares his wealth of knowledge on how businesses can prepare for sale, attract investors, and maximise their value. From understanding valuations to solving governance challenges, Steve emphasises why being "transaction-ready" is crucial for success. Whether you're looking to grow, exit, or simply refine your operations, Steve's insights are a masterclass in creating long-term value for your business. 04:38 – Preparing to sell your business 09:14 – Earnouts and deal structures 11:41 – Steve's background and expertise 13:16 – How businesses are valued 17:00 – Industry-specific valuation challenges 20:33 – Red flags in the sale process 26:06 – Governance vs compliance 27:05 – What does it mean to be transaction-ready? 36:00 – Managing mergers and consolidations Show Sponsors: Allsopp & Allsopp: Redefining real estate, through cutting-edge technology and setting new standards for seamless, elevated customer experience. Keep moving with Allsopp & Allsopp.https://bit.ly/Allsopp-and-Allsopp Socials: Spencer Lodgehttps://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/  Steve Drakehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-drake-b9399514/?originalSubdomain=ae

This week we speak to Steve Drake, CEO of Cycling Australia about the changes CA are trying to implement with AusCycling.

Having spent almost 20 years in Dubai, Steve has certainly seen it all. Vastly experienced in the world of business through various roles including a 26 year tenure at PWC before founding Middle East Advisory Partners along with other businesses, Steve is well placed to share what it takes to succeed in the region whilst enjoying community life in JGE on and off the golf course. A single figure handicap golfer, the first ever club captain at Jumeriah Golf Estates and a genuinely all round great guy. We find out what really goes on behind the ropes of the DP World Tour Championship at JGE, how much of an honour it was to be captain and the the keys to business success in Dubai. A pleasure to have Steve Drake join us on JGE Talks! Connect with Steve via LinkedIn here

On occasion an organization may have a massive project, be understaffed or simply lack the skills to produce an important event.  This is when hiring a public relations, marketing or digital firm may be the answer to successfully complete your project.  Do you ask your cousin for guidance?  Perhaps you met a PR person at a business meeting!  How can you feel confident you can identify the optimal firm to get this project completed successfully, without complications and that they clearly understand your goals?   RFP Associates of Fairfax, VA has a proven track record of success.  They have worked with PRSA and others to help identify what is important to persons hiring these firms.  Steve Drake and Robert Udowitz, both PR veterans, have the senior level experience and proven track record of helping organizations contract with the optimal firm.  Their unbiased process may take several months but the outcome has proven to be worth the time. If you need to hire a PR, marketing , digital firm you must listen to this episode!!!!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RFN4XQNRFSW74&source=url)

On occasion an organization may have a massive project, be understaffed or simply lack the skills to produce an important event. This is when hiring a public relations, marketing or digital firm may be the answer to successfully complete your project. Do you ask your cousin for guidance? Perhaps you met a PR person at a business meeting! How can you feel confident you can identify the optimal firm to get this project completed successfully, without complications and that they clearly understand your goals? RFP Associates of Fairfax, VA has a proven track record of success. They have worked with PRSA and others to help identify what is important to persons hiring these firms. Steve Drake and Robert Udowitz, both PR veterans, have the senior level experience and proven track record of helping organizations contract with the optimal firm. Their unbiased process may take several months but the outcome has proven to be worth the time. If you need to hire a PR, marketing , digital firm you must listen to this episode!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-c-woolfolk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-c-woolfolk/support

Steve Drake, the "causeaholic", is the guest for this e-retailer conversation. You have likely heard of cause marketing; it is the event in which your business joins with a non-profit to raise funds or awareness. Steve will give some examples of how you can make a difference in your community as well as make your business stand out from others because of your efforts.

In this episode I talk to Steve Drake from Sorrel Restaurant in Sorrel.  We talk about so many great things that we cant list them here, and I could write a really long description but its better if you just listen. 

How long is too long when it comes to social media? Jeff and Charlie talk about news that TikTok might triple the length of its videos and whether its users can devote that much time before they swipe up. Jeff shares a summary of a National Press Club webinar by Robert Udowitz and Steve Drake of RFP Associates, where they covered PR firm blended hourly rates and that many PR firms could be missing out on a lot of opportunities by skipping the RFP process. Companies need to look at the process the same way HR would approach hiring multiple people. Get to know the team that will work on your account, not the fancy presentation and flashy pitch team! Charlie talks about the upcoming release of the second annual Super Listeners study from Podcast One, Ad Results Media, and Edison Research. Thanks, again, to Robb Spewak for producing this episode, plus his bonus tagline idea: “Practically Social: It’s Like a Tweet with Two Characters!”

On this episode we chat to Grace Dent, The Guardian restaurant critic, about her seriously wonderful memoir, Hungry. We also meet young restaurateur of Notting Hill’s 7 Saints James Gummer and speak to Michelin-starred Surrey chef Steve Drake. We hear from a man from Remy on a mission to dispel cognac’s reputation as an after dinner sip for old buffers and Biting Talk Mixologist Farhad Heydari mixes a sultry Autumn Leaves cocktail. Plus you could win a small mountain of Belgian chocolate courtesy of Guylian. Follow William on Twitter and Instagram: @WilliamSitwell Produced by Front Ear Podcasts - www.frontearpodcasts.com (http://www.frontearpodcasts.com/) (http://www.frontearpodcasts.com/) Edited by Nathan Copelin Music by David Cantello

Effective communication is very important to a company'ssuccess in markets, especially when western brands enter and operate inChina. We have heard stories ofwell-known American or European brands stumbling in China. In this episode, Mr.Steve Drake, a long-time public relations veteran whohas helped launch Walmart and Budweiser into China back in the 1990s, willshare with us strategies for brands that went to China, issues they have met,and learnings from those experiences. Steve is founder of Steven DrakeAssociates and cofounder of RFP Associates. He has 35 years of experience in developingand leading strategic, global communications programs, especially in the UnitedStates and China. He lived in China in the 1990s when he launched and managedPR firm FleishmanHillard's presence in China.About Guest:Steven Drake is founder of Steven Drake Associates andcofounder of RFP Associates. Drawing on his 35 years of experience developingand leading strategic, global communications programs for some of the world'smost recognizable and influential organizations, Drake offers services designedto help clients effectively communicate with audiences most important to theirsuccess, influence or reinforce perceptions and opinions, and achieve theirorganizational objectives in the United States as well as China. Prior to that,Drake held senior, international executive positions in the corporate andpublic relations agency sectors, such as Laureate Education, andFleishmanHillard. In the 1990s, he launched and managed the firm's presence inChina.Drake serves as an adjunct professor of communication andpublic relations at the University of Maryland, chair of the MarylandAnhui(China) Sister State Committee for the Maryland Office of the Secretary ofState, and previously was chair of the Maryland-China Business Council.

Effective communication is very important to a company'ssuccess in markets, especially when western brands enter and operate inChina. We have heard stories ofwell-known American or European brands stumbling in China. In this episode, Mr.Steve Drake, a long-time public relations veteran whohas helped launch Walmart and Budweiser into China back in the 1990s, willshare with us strategies for brands that went to China, issues they have met,and learnings from those experiences. Steve is founder of Steven DrakeAssociates and cofounder of RFP Associates. He has 35 years of experience in developingand leading strategic, global communications programs, especially in the UnitedStates and China. He lived in China in the 1990s when he launched and managedPR firm FleishmanHillard's presence in China.About Guest:Steven Drake is founder of Steven Drake Associates andcofounder of RFP Associates. Drawing on his 35 years of experience developingand leading strategic, global communications programs for some of the world'smost recognizable and influential organizations, Drake offers services designedto help clients effectively communicate with audiences most important to theirsuccess, influence or reinforce perceptions and opinions, and achieve theirorganizational objectives in the United States as well as China. Prior to that,Drake held senior, international executive positions in the corporate andpublic relations agency sectors, such as Laureate Education, andFleishmanHillard. In the 1990s, he launched and managed the firm's presence inChina.Drake serves as an adjunct professor of communication andpublic relations at the University of Maryland, chair of the MarylandAnhui(China) Sister State Committee for the Maryland Office of the Secretary ofState, and previously was chair of the Maryland-China Business Council.

Effective communication is very important to a company'ssuccess in markets, especially when western brands enter and operate inChina. We have heard stories ofwell-known American or European brands stumbling in China. In this episode, Mr.Steve Drake, a long-time public relations veteran whohas helped launch Walmart and Budweiser into China back in the 1990s, willshare with us strategies for brands that went to China, issues they have met,and learnings from those experiences. Steve is founder of Steven DrakeAssociates and cofounder of RFP Associates. He has 35 years of experience in developingand leading strategic, global communications programs, especially in the UnitedStates and China. He lived in China in the 1990s when he launched and managedPR firm FleishmanHillard's presence in China.About Guest:Steven Drake is founder of Steven Drake Associates andcofounder of RFP Associates. Drawing on his 35 years of experience developingand leading strategic, global communications programs for some of the world'smost recognizable and influential organizations, Drake offers services designedto help clients effectively communicate with audiences most important to theirsuccess, influence or reinforce perceptions and opinions, and achieve theirorganizational objectives in the United States as well as China. Prior to that,Drake held senior, international executive positions in the corporate andpublic relations agency sectors, such as Laureate Education, andFleishmanHillard. In the 1990s, he launched and managed the firm's presence inChina.Drake serves as an adjunct professor of communication andpublic relations at the University of Maryland, chair of the MarylandAnhui(China) Sister State Committee for the Maryland Office of the Secretary ofState, and previously was chair of the Maryland-China Business Council.

On this weeks show Chad and Steve Drake talk about a wide variety of topics from back pain and dealing with injury on the mountain to photography, You cant have Steve on and not talk about photography and the Hunting Photography Course he created with Zach Boughton.  This is a fun and different show packed FULL of great info.  Check it out and enjoy!STEVE DRAKEInstagram - @stevendrakephotoHunting Photographer Course WebsiteHuntingphotog Podcast - @thehuntingphotog  BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIESWebsite - https://backcountryrookies.comInstagram - @backcountryrookiesFacebook - Backcountry Rookies      Group - Backcountry Rookies Nation Elk101 University of Elk HuntingSave 20% by using the code ROOKIEShttps://www.elk101.com/product/university-of-elk-hunting-online-course/ Vortex OpticsUse the code ROOKIES and save 20% on apparel at the Vortex Optics Websitehttps://vortexoptics.com goHUNT InsiderHave you seen the new 3D Map software from goHUNT?  They have changed the map and e-scouting game with their new system.  The maps come free with an Insider membership.  Receive a $50 Credit to the goHUNT Gear Shop when you purchase the Insider Program and use the code ROOKIESwww.gohunt.com/insider

On this weeks show Chad and Steve Drake talk about a wide variety of topics from back pain and dealing with injury on the mountain to photography, You cant have Steve on and not talk about photography and the Hunting Photography Course he created with Zach Boughton.  This is a fun and different show packed FULL of great info.  Check it out and enjoy!STEVE DRAKEInstagram - @stevendrakephotoHunting Photographer Course WebsiteHuntingphotog Podcast - @thehuntingphotog  BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIESWebsite - https://backcountryrookies.comInstagram - @backcountryrookiesFacebook - Backcountry Rookies      Group - Backcountry Rookies Nation Elk101 University of Elk HuntingSave 20% by using the code ROOKIEShttps://www.elk101.com/product/university-of-elk-hunting-online-course/ Vortex OpticsUse the code ROOKIES and save 20% on apparel at the Vortex Optics Websitehttps://vortexoptics.com goHUNT InsiderHave you seen the new 3D Map software from goHUNT?  They have changed the map and e-scouting game with their new system.  The maps come free with an Insider membership.  Receive a $50 Credit to the goHUNT Gear Shop when you purchase the Insider Program and use the code ROOKIESwww.gohunt.com/insider

in this episode Brian sits down with Steve Drake. Steve is an accomplished photographer and goes on some amazing adventures across the world. As good as Steve is at photography he is just as good at western hunting and shed hunting. The guys have a great conversation discussing everything from the industry to photos to shed hunting to hunting. Its a great authentic episode of Eastmans Elevated.

This week we speak to Steve Drake, CEO of Cycling Australia about the changes CA are trying to implement with AusCycling

This week we speak to Steve Drake, CEO of Cycling Australia about the changes CA are trying to implement with AusCycling

This week we speak to Steve Drake, CEO of Cycling Australia about the changes CA are trying to implement with AusCycling

Responding to a PR request for proposals (RFP) can be stressful, time consuming, and sometimes futile. But it’s also necessary, as RFPs are a staple of agency business development efforts. So how can PR pros engage the RFP process and live to tell about it? Robert spends some quality time this week with two experts on RFPs: Robert Udowitz and Steve Drake, principals of RFP Associates, based here in the Washington, D.C. metro area. They examine the pitfalls of the process and share some tips that will help us master our next RFP response. Links: Sean Spicer on “Dancing with the Stars?” ABC staffers say “it’s a slap in the face” DWTS Shocker: ABC skips spring cycle after controversial Season 27 Contributor: Shalon Roth Flack Pack Intern: Sharon Osano Flack Pack Intern: Sarah Shelson Buzzer Beater Guest: Samantha Summers Guest: Steve Drake Guest: Robert Udowitz RFP Associates Research: The impact of the agency selection process on public relations programs & outcomes

Margaux is a healthy lifestyle designer, network marketing professional, business coach, speaker, wife and mother of three. She and her husband, Steve Drake, are building their global businesses from their homes in West Michigan and Southern California. She was the Healthy Lifestyle Expert for ABC & NBC, where she appeared daily for 7 years and was also the Healthy Lifestyle Expert for a National News Publication.Margaux has wanted to move “home” to Southern California for over 30 years. She focused on building her brand 5 years ago, and by being obsessed with helping people change their behavior to improve the quality of their lives, she was finally able to move back home, to the beach, this past year. It’s exactly where she has always dreamed of living.She encourages others to never give up on their dreams, to stay focused and do the work UNTIL. She’s committed to helping as many other people as possible, achieve their dreams too.7 Tips to Feel SEXY Now: https://ywuzennc.pages.infusionsoft.net/Follow Margaux on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margauxdrake/Website: MargauxDrake.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/margaux.drake/

Robert Udowitz and Steve Drake of RFP Associates partner with organizations seeking to retain PR and public affairs agencies. They take years of their own experience on the agency side to help clients navigate the process more effectively. On this episode of Chats with Chip, Robert and Steve offer helpful advice and useful tips for agencies as they respond to requests for proposals.Continue Reading → The post CWC 30: RFP advice for agencies from Robert Udowitz and Steve Drake appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

This episode includes helpful advice and useful tips for agencies as they respond to requests for proposals.

What business are you in? What do you sell as a product or service? While most think they can easily answer the question, Steve Drake asks you to look a bit further. As an example he tells of an orthodontist. The answer to the first two questions may be "straightening teeth" for most people. The orthodontist in Steve's example says his business is "creating smiles". A business that understands this finds a much easier path to customers and profit. As another example we offer the arborist in Portsmouth, NH who approaches business differently. Take a look at the video of his work with the South Church tree removal.

Steve Drake owned a management company for many years. One of their accounts was the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA). Under his direction the NCTA created one of the greatest marketing events; Trees for Troops. Enlisting additional organizations they have delivered to the families of deployed military, hundreds of thousands of Christmas trees. They create a big event as the FedEx truck arrives. In this program, Steve details how your business can create cause marketing to build your name and reputation in your community.

In this episode Brian sits down with Steve Drake. Steve is an unreal photographer that has turned his passion into a full time job traveling all over the world capturing hunting adventures. When he is not working he is hunting or hunting sheds. They talk about some of his adventures and then dive into shed hunting and how it makes him the hunter he is. A ton of good information about finding sheds and how it ties to hunting.

Welcome to Fantasy Football, in Theory, a brand new fantasy football podcast dedicated to high-level fantasy strategy in the abstract.   The 2007 San Diego Chargers were faced with a choice: part with one of the most successful coaches in NFL history, or with the hot GM who had figured out how to beat the NFL draft. Today, we re-examine that choice with the benefit of hindsight. In our autopsy, we'll discuss John Bogle, Wyatt Earp, and definitely-not-Albert-Einstein. Our findings carry rather striking implications for our own desires to evaluate talent in fantasy football, and raise a question that strikes to the heart of the scouting profession... ... Can anyone beat the NFL draft?   If you want to read more on this topic, here are links to the articles referenced in this show. The First Index Mutual Fund: A History of Vanguard Index Trust and the Vanguard Index Strategy, by John Bogle - http://www.vanguard.com/bogle_site/lib/sp19970401.html Are Certain Teams Better at Drafting than Others? by Chase Stuart - http://www.footballperspective.com/are-certain-teams-better-at-drafting-than-others/ Cade Massey on Flipping Coins and the NFL Draft, by Brian Burke - http://archive.advancedfootballanalytics.com/2013/04/cade-massey-on-flipping-coins-and-nfl.html Luck vs. Skill: Year-Over-Year NFL Draft Performance, by Steve Drake - http://www.sportsplusnumbers.com/2013/04/luck-vs-skill-nfl-draft-performance.html Luck vs. Skill: Is Anyone Good at Picking Football Players? by Steve Drake - http://www.sportsplusnumbers.com/2013/05/luck-vs-skill-in-nfl-draft.html Luck vs. Skill: Are Picks After Trading Up Better than Others? by Steve Drake - http://www.sportsplusnumbers.com/2013/05/luck-vs-skill-are-picks-after-trading.html No Team Can Beat the Draft, by Neil Paine - http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/no-team-can-beat-the-draft/   I've written in the past on the odd intersection between index funds and fantasy football, in a three part series on index investing in dynasty rookie drafts. Part 1: http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/article.php?article=harstadindex101 Part 2: http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/article.php?article=harstadindex201 Part 3: http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/article.php?article=harstadindex301   If you enjoy my work, you can find it exclusively at www.footballguys.com. An archive of links to past articles of mine is also available at my blog, http://dynastytheory.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-link-to-all-my-writings.html.   If you have any other questions or comments, or you'd like to submit a topic for a future show, I can be reached via email at FantasyInTheory@Gmail.com, or on Twitter at @AdamHarstad.   Thanks for listening!