Podcasts about strategic

More and more law firms are turning to analyzing their data to drive business decisions. What is the main driver behind this and what do firm leaders see data providing today that would help make decisions? In addition, we will discuss in this interview what types of data should they be looking at and what tools are or should they be using? Questions that Tracey will ask speakers: -What is the main driver behind more and more law firms turning to analyzing their data to drive business decisions? -What do firm leaders see data providing today that would help make decisions? -What types of data should they be looking at? -What tools are or should they be using? Moderator: @Tracey Pardo - IS Improvement and Reporting Analyst, Cooley LLP Speakers: @Royale Price - Director of Pricing and Matter Management, Greenberg Traurig Katie Styler -  Principal, Axiom Consulting Partners Recorded on 06-24-2022

Chief Victorian presented the Violent Crime Strategic Response Plan to Waco City council members during a June 7 meeting. Your hosts Cierra Shipley and Officer A.J. Smith sit down to breakdown the plan presented and what you can do to help. This plan focuses on the Prevention, Intervention and Apprehension to reduce crime in our city.

What is the state of the war in Ukraine? What is the Ukrainian theory of victory? What are Vladimir Putin's current aims? What are the strategic and political challenges facing the US and NATO allies? To discuss these questions, we are joined by Eric Edelman, former ambassador to Turkey and Finland and undersecretary of Defense. Edelman argues there is much uncertainty now that Russia appears to have changed its war strategies—but the Ukrainian resistance remains robust. While praising efforts by the US and European allies to help Ukraine, Edelman notes that war fatigue, declining munition stocks, and some lack of political resolve pose difficulties that must be addressed. In sum, Edelman presents a bracing case for ramping up support to Ukraine. Kristol and Edelman also discuss the importance of strengthening NATO while continuing to address other pressing geopolitical challenges for example in the Middle East.

This special episode is from the 7th annual ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum on June 6, 2022, CSIS Korea Chair's premier international forum bringing together policymakers, experts, and officials to discuss US-ROK alliance issues. Lee Geun, the president of the Korea Foundation opens the event with welcoming remarks. The Secretary to the President for Economic Security, Wang Yunjong, delivers a keynote address on economic security, supply chains, and the ROK-U.S. cooperation.

In this episode of Intelligence Matters, host Michael Morell speaks with Pedro Burelli, a Venezuelan citizen, a former senior Venezuelan oil official, and an astute observer of Latin America and the world. Burelli and Morell exchange observations about Latin America's political and economic trajectory, including key influences and inflection points in Cuba, Chile, Mexico and other countries. They discuss shifts in political leadership, the degradation of democratic norms, and the opportunistic entrances of Russia and China into the region. Burelli also reflects on the achievements of the Biden administration's recent Summit of the Americas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we're talking failing forward, or what we call Strategic Failure. It all started with a post on social media where Travis said, “The question to yourself shouldn't be what if I fail? It should be do I care enough about it to fail repeatedly until I succeed?”. So many of you commented and shared that we had to do an episode about it. The bottom line is this, perfection ISN'T happening! BUT progress certainly can!! Only if you keep going! #veteran #success #lifecoach #entrepreneurs #jessecrutcher #metalhealth #selfcare #bestlife #youmatter #traviscrutcher #business #allies #alingnment #breakthrough #ontheverge #dontquit #yesyoucan #doit #purpose #impact #legacy #progressnotperfection #progress #failure Sign up for the next Masterclass at: https://www.TravisCrutcher.com/3p Follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/AAPwithTravisCrutcher Check out all things POPL at: TravisCrutcher.com/popl (Use Promo Code AboveAveragePodcast to save 20%) To schedule a complimentary coaching session please visit: TravisCrutcher.com To get your fitness on with Jess visit: Teamhopelifters.com Book your next trip with Ian: TravisCrutcher.com/pixieian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/above-average/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/above-average/support

durée : 00:12:59 - Les Enjeux internationaux - par : Julie Gacon - La Géorgie ne peut pas être pour l'instant candidate à l'adhésion à l'UE, tel est l'avis rendu par la Commission européenne pourtant favorable aux candidatures ukrainienne et moldave. Les autorités au pouvoir à Tbilissi se disent "déçues", mais leurs opposants les accusent de faire semblant. - invités : Thorniké Gordadzé Senior fellow à l'International Institute of Strategic studies, enseignant à Sciences Po, ancien ministre géorgien en charge des relations avec l'Union européenne

Latin Americanist Susan Paulson returns to the show to talk about her contributions to the collected edition "Degrowth & Strategy" published by Degrowth Vienna. Producer Sebastian steps on his soapbox to talk about how our understanding of past sexuality is likely wrong. Answers to this week's Question from Hell! are read and hilarity ensues.

In this Topical Tuesday's episode, I spoke with Louis O'Connor, who is the Founder and Principal of Strategic Metals Invest, which offers private investors the opportunity to physically own and profit from holding strategic metals as tangible assets. Be sure to tune in if you're interested in learning about: What are strategic metals and how you can use these "real assets" to preserve wealth How investing in strategic metals is different than in more well known precious metals, such as gold or silver How an escalation in global tension with China could send demand for these metals SOARING What the biggest risks are of investing in strategic metals To your success, Tyler Lyons Resources mentioned in the podcast: 1. Strategic Metals Invest 2. His Email Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register.   CFC Podcast Facebook Group

On this episode, we talk about the 4th key part of our strategic process: the GAP review.Learn how the GAP review can enhance and improve your management strategies and mission for your workplace.

Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal understands resilience. Her personal story of  growing up in an ultra-orthodox Jewish family but became secular at the age of 19. Her family were some of the first families into the Kabbalah centre, decades before Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow made it famous. She watched first hand, how power and money change people from their original intentions of doing good. Her story talks about child abuse, emotional abuse. This is not just a story about religious cults. This is about all cults, gurus that abound themselves on people's suffering. We talk about how to know if you are in a cult, whether it is a workplace, political party, self help gurus and anyone that denies you access to "special knowledge" that makes you feel less. We discuss how she overcame 18 years of brain washing to restart her life. Her latest book is called "Meaningfulness" and gives the tools to work your way back to find purpose in life beyond cults and anything that reduces your ability to question or flourish.After leaving the Kabbalah Center she moved to Jerusalem to study philosophy at the Hebrew University where she also studied a Master's in Management of not-for-profits and a PhD. She migrated to Sydney, Australia in 2008, worked at the Centre for Social Impact and in 2011 moved to Macquarie University.Debbie Haski-Leventhal was born in Tel-Aviv.You can view her TED talk here.https://www.ted.com/talks/debbie_haski_leventhal_the_purpose_driven_university She has written the following books.  Haski-Leventhal, D. (2020). The Purpose Driven University. London: Emerald Publishing.Haski-Leventhal, D., Roza, L., & Brammer, S. (2020). CSR and Employee Engagement. Edited book. London: SAGE Publications.Haski-Leventhal, D. (2018). Strategic corporate social responsibility: tools & theories for responsible management. London: SAGE Publications.Support the show

Today on the show, I got to talk to Dr. Mike Wallace. Dr. Wallace is a 1986 graduate of Michigan College of Optometry at  Ferris State University. Prior to joining Flushing Vision Clinic in Michigan, he was Clinic Director at TLC Laser Eye Centers . Dr. Wallace currently is serving as the Director of Managed Care Initiatives-Midwest State for Vision Source, North America's premier network of private practice optometrists. We had a great conversation about strategic healthcare initiatives and alliances.  Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth Get the exact code every time and protect against and audits with AutoCoder at https://eyecodeeducation.com/pages/autocoder

Scott Kennedy with the center for Strategic and International Studies discusses their recent report, Estimating Chinese Industrial Policy Spending in Comparative Perspective, important research into how China's targeted investments in its economy far exceed other countries, the consequences, and what the US can do in response.

We all know the expression Be The Change You Want To See In the World. Most of us would say we agree with it, but how do we live it? All we have to do is look around and see wrongs that we feel need to be righted. Do we do something about it? Or do we just go on with our lives and tell ourselves that someone else will take care of it? It just may be that we want to do something but don't know how to get started. That's why I turned to someone I consider an expert in this area to join me on this episode. Chad Cooper is an accomplished speaker, coach and entrepreneur with more credits than I have room to list. But above all he believes his mission in life is to be a servant and gives of himself in many philanthropic efforts. Chad tells us:•Why now is the time to look outward•The conversation we all should be having now•How to be a changemaker•The qualities to nurture so you can be of service•Why comparison is the theft of joy•The answer to the statement: But I don't have enough timeWhether you feel the need to change something in your community, your country or the world, you will be inspired by this episode of Dream Power Radio. Chad E Cooper is the Managing Director, Partner of EarthWind Technologies. Top ranking High-Performance Coach and Speaker. Strategic advisor to private equity and Fortune 500 companies as well as called on by top professional athletes in NHL, NFL, MLB, WBO, USAT, MLS, USL, USAS, and Olympic Medalist. A Former U.S. Marine who embodies discipline, resourcefulness, and achieving objectives consistently, he applies these principles in his career, companies, and family successes. Chad has been awarded Top Ranking High Performance during his service record. A servant leader for 15 years as Former City Councilman, Mayor Pro-Tem, and retired 33 Major Sponsored Semi-Pro Ironman triathlete. Chad is formerly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a registered broker and license holder of several investment and financial licenses. Retired from Microsoft at 35 as an ITIL Master certified practitioner advisor to Fortune 50 CXO's. Chad architected and advised IT Operational service design, operation, and strategy on how to position and define services as strategic assets. His accomplishments in the IT industry and throughout his final years landed consistent bottom-line results as acknowledged through Gold Club Sales Award, Healthcare Great People Great Performance Award and Top Contributor Award. He knows what it takes to become financially independent. He applied these principles and leadership while serving in various roles through elected and appointed local and state government; Chad has served as a Board member State of Michigan Energy and Technology Committee, Board member of Michigan Municipal League Legislative Governance Committee, Development Financing Authority as well as the Financial Budget Sub-committee. Chad was instrumental in leading these municipalities and The State of Michigan into financial prosperity pre-and post The Great Recession by implementing sound fiscal management practices to ensure long-term sustainability. As a business owner and property owner of housing within multi-story, multi-building complex's he understands business operations leading to profits. Founding Board member to three global foundations of nearly 20 years that are empowering the underprivileged through education and resources in Central America, South Pacific Rim, Eastern Europe, and North America; Chad is living his childhood dream by traveling the globe teaching people how to use resourcefulness and their strength of purpose to generate stability for generations to come. Chad understands that mastery of life consists of four primary quadrants: physical, logical, emotional, and spiritual. What has allowed Chad to achieve and receive so much is the understanding that the spiritual must align and inter-weave within the other three quadrants; it is not separated entity, rather an integral aspect to all of “success”. His primary question is “Who do you want to be (being), regardless of what you decide to do?” There is a fundamental and critical difference between a “leader” of today and “servant leaders” which we require much more of in the world. Therefore, his foundation work has been pivotal and at the center of all his other work. Website: https://chadcooper.com/If you have the desire to be of service but feel that something's blocking you, the answer may lie in your dreams. Dreams are the fastest and clearest way to understand yourself. Sign up here for a complementary Dream Discovery Session with me and never leave your dreams on your pillow again!https://calendly.com/thedreamcoach53/30min

Original Air Date: August 13, 2020 A few months ago, my nephew and I came up with an epic idea for a T-shirt company. It began when I asked when he planned to come out and visit Adaora and me again. He said he needed to get the funds first; so I proposed we sell t-shirts to get the money that he needed. We decided that he'd design them, and I'll sell them through Facebook and IG ads. And boom. Just like that, we had an e-commerce company. Even before COVID-19 disrupted the economy and the way we shop, e-commerce was a trillion dollar industry in the U.S. alone. E-commerce has revolutionized our ability to sell products directly to consumers without having to go through gatekeepers or big box retail. Now, while it is relatively easy to get your product loaded onto Etsy or Shopify, marketing that product can be quite a task. That is where e-commerce consultants like Veena Gandhi step in. Veena is a strategic digital marketer who specializes in providing creative and innovative solutions to advertising agencies, small businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs on the cluttered world of the Internet. She is also the founder of Digital Street, which is a marketing agency that builds successful sales funnels for fashion, beauty, lifestyle and fitness e-commerce brands. Whether you're a seasoned brand or are just getting started in e-commerce, this interview will serve you. Rather than just giving general information you could google for yourself, Veena got down to the nitty-gritty of how to build a successful e-commerce campaign. Veena shared her knowledge on: How to build audience personas for your Facebook ads. The importance of data, and how to analyze it. How to set up your creative strategy for an ads campaign. Which metrics to use in determining which ads to turn off and which ones to increase ad spend on. The importance of testing your ads and campaigns. How to use Instagram stories as a retargeting strategy. For agency owners, media buyers, and ad managers, you will walk away from this interview with a plethora of industry secrets If you're just getting started in e-commerce and are worried this might go over your head, don't worry! Jump in and learn from a master of her craft. Alright. That's enough from me. Let's jump into this week's episode. If you have any questions or would like to reach out to Veena, you can do so through her website - http://digitalstreetau.com/.

What it will take for Ukraine to be able to join the EU? Has Australia has signed up for too many strategic regional groups and dialogues and is it time to review and prioritise? What's at stake in battle between the State of Florida and the Disney corporation?    

It's Pride month across the US. On this show, we are joined by Dr. Racquel (Rocky) Woodard, Kenyatta Andrews and Representative Torrey Harris, the first openly gay State Representative in Tennessee. The trio talk about moving through this world without shame, operating in corporate or government spaces and some of the noxious pieces of legislation that are currently afoot in so many states. And while prejudice may be a stretch - or is it acceptable prejudice? - the crew pivots to the controversial new hire at Morehouse. Should a white woman be the public face of this prestigious Black men's university (as Chief Brand Officer and Vice President of Strategic, Marketing and Admissions)? Are we just prejudiced? (Spoiler: Consensus is NO) Does she have the cultural sensitivity for this job? Is this a springboard for her to the next thing? Morehouse, we got questions! Morehouse alum and host of the Da House '94 podcast, Karl B, joins us for the second to discuss.   

It was a great pleasure to invite Scott Kennedy back into the virtual studio. Scott has just recently returned from Asia after 5 weeks of travel and discussion and I wanted to get his insights into the how China is viewed in the Asia-Pacific but also how the United States is viewed following President Biden's first Asian trip. Among other diplomatic steps Biden met with the new President of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol; in Tokyo Biden held meetings with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) involving the United States and 13 other countries, and held a leaders' gathering of the Quad. Scott is the Senior Advisor and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business & Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington. Scott focuses on Chinese economic policy including industrial policy, technology innovation, business lobbying, US-China commercial relations and global governance. Scott has written extensively on China including most recently: Michael J. Green and Scott Kennedy CSIS Commentary: "U.S. Business Leaders Not Ready for the Next U.S.-China Crisis" https://www.csis.org/analysis/us-business-leaders-not-ready-next-us-china-crisis, Scott Kennedy TCH Blog Post: Bridging Differences with Friends on China https://www.csis.org/blogs/trustee-china-hand/bridging-differences-friends-china, and Gerard DiPippo, Ilaria Mazzocco and Scott Kennedy, CSIS Report: “Red Ink: Estimating Chinese Industrial Policy Spending in Comparative Perspective”. https://www.csis.org/features/how-inequality-undermining-chinas-prosperity. Before coming to Washington, Scott was a professor at Indiana University (IU), where he established the Research Center for Chinese Politics & Business and was the founding academic director of IU's China Office.

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Renee Filiatrault speaks to Dr. Abbie Tingstad, Dr. Kari Roberts, and Jake Harrington about the threats North America is facing This episode is an excerpt from our North American defence conference, which took place on May 19, 2022 in Ottawa. The event was made possible thanks to the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program, our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Irving Shipbuilding, Davie Shipyard, title sponsor L3 Harris, and bronze sponsor Raytheon Technologies Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding and Davie Shipyard. Participants' bios VAdm (ret'd)Darren Hawco is a CGAI Fellow and senior consultant at Deloitte Renee Filiatrault is a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/renee_filiatrault Abbie Tingstad is a scientist at the RAND Corporation – https://www.rand.org/about/people/t/tingstad_abbie.html Kari Roberts is a Professor at Mount Royal University and a CGAI Fellow – https://www.cgai.ca/kari_roberts Jake Harrington is Intelligence Fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies – https://www.csis.org/people/jake-harrington Host Bio Dave Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Recording Date: 19 May 2022 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Dr. Sarah Zaldivar interviews Colt & Taylor Milton on why they started the Carnivore Diet, implemented it into a family lifestyle, and utilize it for bodybuilding competition prep. Dr. Sarah Zaldivar is a Nutrition Professor at Miami Dade College. She earned her PHD in exercise physiology and nutrition at the University of Miami. Dr. Sarah is another CARNIVORE success story herself! Check out her YouTube channel as she's got a TON of education and practical helps on the carnivore diet. YouTube: Dr. Sarah Zaldivar - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBXm-oCTN-dJdbD65gK5lEQ IG@ Dr.Sarah.Zaldivar email: drsarahzaldivar@gmail.com website: https://drsarahzaldivar.com/about/ Show notes: 02:30 How our health & fitness journey began. 05:13 Early beliefs of nutrition (lies!). 08:49 Binge eating, bulimia & body dysmorphia. 10:24 Taylor's healing & recovery from two challenging pregnancies. 16:02 How the Carnivore diet minimizes “sweet-tooth” cravings and helps you feel nourished & satiated. 20:12 Taylor's experiment of re-introducing carbs and resulting hunger. 22:08 A typical meal plan for an entire day, for Colt. 23:31 Colt's current contest prep supplementation protocol. 26:28 Taylor's hormonal healing after eliminating most plants from her diet. 28:02 Strategic use of marijuana for sleep & recovery. 33:33 Colt's current bodybuilding goals, workout split and cardio regimen. 39:24 A typical meal plan for an entire day, for Taylor. 45:14 Keto Bricks®: the ONLY “processed” meal replacement we consume and recommend! 49:13 BEEF HEART: the most UNDERRATED organ meat? 50:08 Mentality of being ALL-IN. 57:11 Robert Sikes' philosophy on competing and life (couldn't have said it better ourselves). 59:21 Meditation practices. 1:02:42 Advice to those considering competing in the sport and art of bodybuilding.

To kick off the episode, Dr Alex Bristow speaks to ASPI newcomer Bec Shrimpton, who will head up this year's Sydney Dialogue. They discuss the strategic threats Australia faces, including the challenges posed by emerging tech, and the Australia-China relationship. With so much of our data online, and a growing reliance on technology in our daily lives, we are left vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Karly Winkler speaks to Google's Shane Huntley about the work of the Google Threat Analysis Group and the current cyber threat landscape. In the Integrated Review 2021, the UK Government detailed its vision of the UK's role in the world over the next two decades, outlining a tilt to the Indo-Pacific. Dr Marcus Hellyer speaks to Professor Alessio Patalano about the Indo-Pacific tilt, the UK's naval strategy and defence capability priorities. Guests (in order of appearance): Dr Alex Bristow: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/dr-alex-bristow Bec Shrimpton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-shrimpton-09233265/?originalSubdomain=au Karly Winkler: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/karly-winkler Shane Huntley: https://twitter.com/ShaneHuntley Dr Marcus Hellyer: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/marcus-hellyer Professor Alessio Patalano: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/dr-alessio-patalano

Welcome to a new episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, Andy and Jessica are talking about businesses that decide to grow through acquisition, and share how to buy to grow. They tell the stories of small and big companies that have grown in this way, including Transworld Business Advisors and they receive a very special guest: Jonathan Wolfson, who started Nature's Experts along with his brother Jeff 14 years ago, and today they are the owners of six companies. Jonathan shares valuable information and lived experience for anyone interested in growing through acquisition. Listen to this episode to find everything you need to know about strategic acquisitions and why companies have been choosing this way to expand their services, raise, and increase their profits. Listings of the week:-Bobby Coffey (Houston) is selling a training center for youth and sports. Their revenues have increased every year; it was $2.5 million in 2021. EBITDA: $1 million. The owner has been running it for eight years. Excellent location!-Joseph Hertz (Jamaica) is selling a dietitian and nutritionist practice that has great contracts with insurance companies. Asking price: $2 million (negotiable). SDE: $300,000. Key takeaways:[2:40] Step 1: Set the goal.[3:46] Step 2: Have a budget.[5:06] Step 3: Agree on the criteria and be flexible.[7:21] Step 4: The search is a full-time job.[8:26] Step 5: You need to enlist a business broker.[10:39] Step 6: You will need a transaction team.[12:46] Step 7: Make offers (aggressively).[15:13] Step 8: Integrate the companies.[18:23] Andy and Jessica explain why now is the time to consider growing through acquisition.[20:39] Jonathan Wolfson (Nature's Experts) talks about the several acquisitions his company went through.[28:18] Jonathan tells the story of the business he started with his brother Jeff (whom he met at that time through Facebook.) 14 years ago.[43:29] How does Jonathan encourage people to get started in their growth-through-acquisition journey?[52:06] Listings of the week: Bobby Coffey (Houston) is selling a training center for youth and sports. Their revenues have increased every year; it was $2.5 million in 2021. EBITDA: $1 million. The owner has been running it for eight years. Excellent location![54:23] Listings of the week: Joseph Hertz (Jamaica) is selling a dietitian and nutritionist practice that has great contracts with insurance companies. Asking price: $2 million (negotiable). SDE: $300,000. Mentioned in this Episode:The Deal Board PodcastSubscribe to The Deal Board Podcast YouTube ChannelUnited Franchise GroupTransworld Business AdvisorsTransworld on LinkedInTransworld on FacebookCall us — (888) 719-9098Email us thedealboard@tworld.comNature's ExpertsEmail Bobby Coffey at bcoffey@tworld.com or call (832) 481-4406Email Joseph Hertz at jhertz@tworld.com or call (0 516) 535-9690

Today on TruNews, Rick Wiles warns about the singular event that could be the tipping point for Russia to strike at 'decision making centers' in the West. That event is an attack on the Crimean Bridge spanning the Kerch Strait. Will Ukraine use US-supplied weapons to attempt to destroy this strategic target? Rick Wiles. Doc Burkhart. Airdate 6/16/22It's the Final Day! The day when Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. You can order the second edition of Rick's book, Final Day!  https://tru.news/3LknyuL

This week on the Sinica Podcast, Shelley Rigger of Davidson College returns to the show to talk Taiwan. She's joined by Simona Grano, a sinologist and Taiwan specialist at the University of Zürich. They talk about President Joe Biden's recent "gaffes" that call into question the longstanding, unofficial U.S. policy of "strategic ambiguity," talk about how Taiwan has been impacted by the Ukraine War, and much more.4:59: – What did Joe Biden's latest "gaffe" on Taiwan actually signify?10:06 – Did "strategic ambiguity" serve its intended purpose?16:23 – The mood in Taiwan20:51 – The impact of the Ukraine War on thinking in Beijing and in Taipei34:12 – European countries navigating relationships with Taiwan43:54 – The "One China Principle" versus the "One China Policy"47:20 – Are bilateral trade agreements enough for Taiwan?50:27 – Ethnicity, nationality, and the Taiwan issue59:00 – Making sense of the PRC claim to TaiwanA complete transcript of this podcast is available at SupChina.com.Recommendations:Simona: Orphan of Asia, a novel by Wu Zhuoliu; and the show Orange is the New BlackShelley: Occupied, a Norwegian thriller series on NetflixKaiser: Meizhong.report, a Chinese-language resource from the Carter Center's U.S.-China Perception Monitor, covering official, media, and social media commentary on U.S.-China relationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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My guest today is Michael Woods-El, Michael is a strategic business and marketing coach who specializes in teaching business owners how to generate revenue without spending money on paid advertising. In his first book “The $10k You Didn't Know You Had” he outlines the strategies Michael teaches business owners every day and their results. Michael's goal is straightforward… to help serious business owners generate more clients, close more sales and increase their overall revenue and profits… quickly and inexpensively. Over the years throughout my experiences, I've developed a keen understanding of the complex issues facing small business owners in the type of volatile economy we have today. My experience has helped me develop the skills to quickly and effectively teach business owners how to successfully apply the right strategies..in the right order which allow them to grow their business to its maximum capacity. contact Michael at https://oxgoldbusinessacademy.com/guidedtour If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a short review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really helps. If you enjoyed this episode buy me a cup of coffee, make it a large: I'm trying to keep this episode free of advertisements and could use your help with the cost of bringing your this fun and entertaining podcast. Anything you can donate to the cause is greatly appreciated. To donate go to: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sifuRafael Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-call/id1546026323 Please leave a star rating and a review here Follow Coaching Call: Facebook: facebook.com/coachingcall Instagram: instagram.com/coachingcall Email: maxfitness@optonline.net LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maxfitness Youtube: https://bit.ly/coachingcallYoutube to watch the full interview. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coachingcall/message

Business Continuity – is it strategic? That's the question award-winning and globally recognized BCM industry professional, Luke Bird, asks in the recently published article “Is Business Continuity Really Becoming More Strategic”? Luke talks about the difference between strategic thinkers, and the traditional approach of being a ‘doer'. In this episode we talk about: a) Is Business Continuity becoming more strategic?, b) The difference between strategic and tactical thinking/acting, c) Strategic skills, d) A BCM voice at the boardroom table (Getting a voice heard, and how it usually ends up unfolding), e) Aligning activities to Leadership (Mission, Vision, Values), f) The BCI Global Report – The Future of Business Continuity (the report that started Luke's Strategic' line of thinking), and g) What BCM professionals can do to start thinking strategically. In the final segment, we touch on a subject important to Luke – Mental Health and Wellbeing. Luke inspires us to help bring this topic front and centre in the BCM/Resilience industry, as more and more professionals succumb to burnout and mental health challenges. He asks the question: ‘What do you do when the BCM/DR/Resilience professional can't go on?” It's an enjoyable discussion with a great colleague. Enjoy! Luke Bird Contact Information: resiliencerewire@gmail.com

Tune into this episode of All Things Policy to know more about The Takshashila Institution's "A Techno-Strategic Doctrine for India." In this episode, Arjun Gargeyas, Pranav R Satyanath, and Megha Pardhi discuss highlights of the doctrine.Read the document here - “Takshashila's Doctrine Document - A Techno-Strategic Doctrine for India"Follow Pranav on Twitter: https://twitter.com/duke_notnukemFollow Megha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pardhimegha21Check out Takshashila's courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other incredible shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Stories we can't get enough of: Strategic gossip nostalgia! LOJ Book Club: The Arrangement by David Winkler. David wrote his story about being a sugar daddy! Plus, he stuck around for another segment to tell us about all the amazing projects he has been involved with in Hollywood. You have to hear David's story!

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with the Honorable Shawn G. Skelly, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, for a conversation on her role as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)). In addition, she discussed her decision to endorse the recommendation to require women to register for the Selective Service System while serving as a commissioner on the National Commission for Military, National, and Public Service. 

Homecoming Queens is back with one of the few people to ever find actual love on reality tv, Iyanna Amor. Iyanna starred on Love Is Blind, where she met her husband Jared. Isn't that sweet? They chat about her experience on the show and spill all kinds of tea. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: @listentoeve. Follow Homecoming Queens @homecomingqueenspod on IG and TikTok. Follow Courtney @courtneyrevolution on IG and @courtrevolution on TikTok. Follow Savannah @savpalacio on IG and TikTok.   Homecoming Queens is part of the Eve Podcast Network and a Forever Dog Production.  Executive Producer: Tracy Soren Producer: Clementine Yost Development Executive: Mariah Nickolas Engineer and Editor: Sebastian Portuondo Theme Song: Will Pitts Cover Photo by Stephanie Saias Forever Dog Productions is Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and Brett Boham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Moira Gilchrist is the Vice President of Strategic and Scientific Communications at Philip Morris International (PMI). She has a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and in 2006, came to PMI to help launch the company's smoke-free products, which were developed as better alternatives to cigarettes for adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke. Her journey to PMI was as personal as it was professional: as a smoker, she understood the potential for these better alternatives to become a breakthrough for smokers like herself who would otherwise not quit. Episode NotesMoira shares her personal and professional journey of getting a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, starting her career in cancer research and then working in the pharmaceutical industry before joining PMI – which as she will share in this episode – was not a place she ever thought she'd work. Today, she leads a team whose job it is to translate the robust science behind the company's smoke-free alternatives into information policymakers and the public can easily understand.Ok…so getting beyond the tobacco conversation…Moira shares how she got interested in becoming a pharmacist – almost left her major – and then had a class in industrial pharmacy that redirected her and led to her getting a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences. We talk about the importance of developing communication skills and how having the backs of other women in the rooms we are in can have a big impact.Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms, Definitions, and Fact CheckWomen's share of jobs in the largest STEM category—Computers and Math— decreased from 44% in 1990 to 27% in 2018 and women hold the fewest share of STEM jobs in the Engineering and Surveying sector at 16%(https://extension.ucsd.edu/getattachment/community-and-research/center-for-research-and-evaluation/Accordion/Research-Reports-and-Publications/Women-in-STEM-Workforce-Index-FINAL-for-CRE-7_22_20.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US)In 2020, there were almost 6.6 million female scientists and engineers in the EU, 254 500 more than in 2019, accounting for 41% of total employment in science and engineering. By sector, women were underrepresented in manufacturing (where only 22% of scientists and engineers were female), while there was more of a gender balance in the services sector (46%). Among the EU Member States, the proportion of female scientists and engineers varied widely in 2020, ranging from 52% in Lithuania, Portugal and Denmark to 30% in Finland and 31% in Hungary. (https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/-/edn-20220211-2)"Lean In" by Sheryl Sandberg. https://leanin.org/bookNeuro Linguistic Programming - a pseudoscientific approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy created by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in California, United States, in the 1970s. (Wikipedia)

創造一個鼓舞卓越表現的優勢文化 Create a Culture that Inspires Strengths-Based Performance 善用優勢是員工取得成功的最佳途徑 -- 每個人如何根據自己的天賦特質和團隊中的其他人合作完成組織的目標？如何創建以優勢為基礎的企業文化，讓每位員工形成能發揮最佳績效的行為，並創造持續的業務增長？加入我們的 Called to Coach 優勢播客，從蓋洛普認證教練學習，如何建立以優勢立基的高效能習慣、創造高產能的成果以建立卓越表現？研究統計，我們每天大約有 40% 的時間只是重複我們的習慣——那麼肯定值得將其中的一部分時間，用於發展自己的優勢、每天對績效和生產力產生習慣性的正面影響。 受訪者：陳家妤 前5項優勢：取悅｜理念｜追求｜積極｜溝通 蓋洛普認證全球優勢教練，前雅詩蘭黛、倩碧、香奈兒、迪奧，培訓、業務暨公關總監。前SK-Ⅱ大中華首席化妝品顧問 受訪者：李飛彤 Tom Lee 前5項優勢：溝通｜體諒｜前瞻｜適應｜完美 蓋洛普認證全球優勢教練，快思慢講品牌課程創始人 主持人：Jim Collison + 陳薇雅 Viya Chen 前5項優勢：前瞻｜完美｜策略｜行動｜交往 StrengthsBusiness 優勢觀點學院｜台灣和新加坡創辦人，Gallup 蓋洛普全球優勢認證教練課程、企業優勢培訓特許策略夥伴，大中華區首位優勢認證 PCC 與新加坡白金優勢教練，優勢立基的前瞻策略家。結合財星五百大高管實務經驗，透過中英文教練與培訓，協助企業與經理人發揮優勢團隊凝聚、共創遠景看見並實踐及志未來。蓋洛普全球優勢認證與發現優勢企業課程：聯繫 Training@StrengthsBusiness.com Viya Chen Top 5 Strengths: Futuristic, Maximizer, Strategic, Relator, Activator Viya is the founder of StrengthsBusiness Taiwan and Singapore, Gallup Global Strengths certified coach and licensed partner, ICF PCC and Fortune 500 ex-executive. She is a futuristic strategist whose passion is in using Strengths-based coaching to deliver positive impacts to corporates and individuals. Called to Coach 優勢播客，是蓋洛普 Gallup (透過YouTube) 的直播訪談，為優勢教練和有志參與優勢運動的夥伴們，提供一個能與優勢立基卓越教練們互動的機會。 Called to Coach is a Gallup Webcast (via YouTube) that allows current and prospective coaches to interact with strengths coaches who have found success in strengths-based development.

In this episode, Andrew Schwartz and Victor Cha are joined by Ellen Kim, the deputy director of the Korea Chair at CSIS, and Jonathan Cheng, China bureau chief of The Wall Street Journal, for a discussion on the relationship between the United States, China, and Korea, including issues related to economics, foreign policy, and the current situation in Taiwan and North Korea.

myamazonguy.com/jobs hiring00:00 Celebrating 300 jobs created00:32 An article from Getlightouse blog01:02 Company growth 04:17 Embracing a remote culture04:56 Why employees enjoy working at My Amazon Guy05:36 Growth eagerness05:58 Strategic communication06:39 Tech savviness 07:10 Get on base07:43 Manager core values08:35 The pyramid of My Amazon Guy09:02 MAG founder Steven Pope turns 3510:07 Employees come first at My Amazon Guy11:13 Always hire for competency19:02 Steven Pope's mission as a company13:45 Hiring 130 interns in about 65 days16:35 The Amazon aggregators18:05 Culture as a human intellectual achievement19:00 Knowing yourself and who you are22:18 Jobs at My Amazon Guy

In this episode, we feature an exclusive clip from the 2022 Trusted Leader Summit where David takes the stage to discuss the 3 questions that drive strategic clarity. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Learn more about the 2023 Trusted Leader Summit: http://trustedleadersummit.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

Most reps feel comfortable facilitating the clinical sale, but when it comes to talkin' business operations with their physician customers, they quickly turn from ‘go-getter' to ‘procrastinator.' So how do you address that elephant in the room and unlock deeper trust? Duston Harper has found success by broaching the business sale early and often, recognizing that today's temporary discomfort plants the seeds for tomorrow's opportunities. Join us as the VP of business development at SnapNurse shares what it means to “sell from the press box” and attack the sale from all angles with confidence.  In this episode, you'll learn: How Duston's time in corporate sales for Home Depot gave him an edge in MedTech The subtle yet important difference between stress and worry Why avoiding business side discussions can often put the sale at greater risk How to proactively address a customer's negative opinion of your company Plus, Duston shares his most practical tips for broaching difficult subjects with customers. Resources from this episode: Download the Behavior Change Blueprint Explore SnapNurse Social Media: Connect with Duston on LinkedIn Connect with Zed on LinkedIn Connect with Clark on LinkedIn

'Sup, gaymers and theymers? This week, Spencer and Jamie dust off their Nintendo Switches and kick off Wrath Month! Join us as we explore Spencer's extremely late arrival to Sid Meier's Civilization VI and Jamie's dive into Triangle Strategy's SALTY political intrigue. Then we're joined by Ace (they/she), aka @A_TypicalQueer: a content creator, activist working with Equality New York and NEW Pride Agenda, and Director of DEI Consulting at Qweerty Gamers! We talked with Ace about using games to hold space for important conversations, thriving on other people's bullshit, and how they approach activism for marginalized LGBTQIA+ folks! 10:02 - Civilization 6 discussion 27:56 - Triangle Strategy discussion 51:21 - Interview with Ace, @A_TypicalQueer 1:23:56 - CONTENT WARNING - Reference to suicide and suicidal thoughts 1:25:18 - END OF CONTENT WARNING 'Civilization and Strategy Games' Progress Delusion' by Gabriel Soares (2019): https://www.vice.com/en/article/4aggzm/civilization-and-strategy-games-progress-delusion (https://www.vice.com/en/article/4aggzm/civilization-and-strategy-games-progress-delusion) Follow Ace: https://twitter.com/a_typicalqueer Side Quest Metahealth.gg Per Gayming Mag: “Meta by Sinai Health Foundation is a dynamic and diverse online gaming community whose mission is to fundraise and support the game-changing research and services at Sinai Health, including vital programs directly serving the LGBTQ2S+ community. This Pride, Meta is gathering gamers and creators together to support young people between the ages of 16 and 29 who visit Mount Sinai Hospital's Emergency Department in need of timely and inclusive mental healthcare.” About Pixel Therapy New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit ButWhyThoPodcast.com for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod

In its quest for strategic autonomy, Turkey is pursuing a radical revision of the regional status quo by projecting power in the region with increasing aggression and disregard for international law. Admiral Alexandros Diakopoulos, the former National Security Advisor for the Greek Prime Minister, joins Thanos Davelis to look at Ankara's pursuit of strategic autonomy and hegemony of the Eastern Mediterranean, the central role the Blue Homeland doctrine plays in this grand strategy, and break down the risks Ankara's stance poses to the West and NATO.Read Admiral Diakopoulos's latest policy paper for ELIAMEP here: Turkey's pursuit of strategic autonomyYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Cavusoglu attacks Greece, reiterates Turkish support of two-state solution on CyprusGermany urges Bulgaria to lift veto on North Macedonia EU entry talksScholz fails to win breakthrough with Bulgaria on North Macedonia's EU bid

Jo GarnerJo is the Founder and Director of Strategic Grants. Strategic Grants helps build non-profit's capacity through their GEMS grants database, grant writing, grants training, grants workshops, program design and monitoring and evaluation frameworks and strategic planning for grants success. Checkout the free "Best Practice Tracker" via their website at and get in touch with the team if you have any questions or would like to know more. Our SponsorsWe are proudly sponsored by Neon Treehouse, the best digital agency on the planet earth. Get your free 1-hour digital strategy consultation with full notes (valued at $300), just email josh@neontreehouse.com and pop Humans of Purpose in the subject line.Delicious and healthy soda Kreol is the official drink of Humans of Purpose. Get your 15% discount on any order at their website today, by just entering discount code humansofpurpose on checkout.HoP MembershipWant the full Humans of Purpose experience? Join great folks like Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben and Misha and sign up to become a Humans of Purpose member. For your monthly or annual (discounted) support we can promise the following perks each and every week:Early access to all upcoming episodesAdvertising-free for all episodesFull transcripts of all episodesMy 5 key takeaways from all episodesAudio notes on all episodesBrokered intros to podcast guestsHelp us ensure the sustainability and growth of Humans of Purpose. Sign up here via our new member platform, Supercast.Promotional PackagesAll Humans of Purpose guests are hand-picked by our team, but we open to promoting opportunities that meet the needs of our growing community. Are you seeking to promote your organisation, programs, products or services on Humans of Purpose?We offer up to 10 opportunities per year for values aligned organisations to do so. We have just a few opportunities left for 2022. Click here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package that will get you the results you seek and pop us a note at hello@humansofpurpose.com to learn more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, Sg2 Principals Heidi Pandya, MSHA, and Jayme Zage, PhD, join us to discuss all things related to health care at home. Heidi and Jayme start with the current landscape and why health care organizations are evaluating care-at-home services, and then cover how organizations can get started with health-care-at-home programs and prioritize their options. (Hint: stand back and take stock of your strategic imperatives first, then prioritize those strategies and see where care at home fits.)   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Android Stitcher RSS Feed

Command Chief Master Sgt. Maurice L. Williams speaks with the Director of the Air National Guard, Lt. Gen. Michael Loh on the importance of having a strategic and deliberate vision. Thirteen Ways to Lead is an in-depth look at the leadership principals of Air National Guard's 13th Command Chief Master Sgt. Maurice L. Williams.

Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Rev Partners, Matt Bolian takes us through the rise of the strategic technician. There has been a marked shift in how companies are thinking about their revenue operations. RevOps professionals today need to think more strategically about business outcomes. Today, Matt talks about how professionals can move from being tactical to being more strategic. Show NotesConnect With:Matt Bolian: Website // LinkedInThe Rev Gen Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Love the What's your why podcast? Hear from more talent acquisition professionals sharing their why in our video series. Visit greenhouse.io/whatsyourwhy to watch now. Thank you to Checkr for sponsoring this episode. Go to checkr.com/fair to download their ebook, How to be a Fair Chance Employer.Special thanks to our production partner, Wonder Media Network. Our producers are Brittany Martinez and Alana Herlands, and our production assistant is Sara Schleede. Our Greenhouse producer is Marnie Williams.

When it comes to making a career change, figuring out what you want to do next can seem extremely daunting, especially when thinking long-term. When the pandemic hit, Victoria Lyon was thrust into the front lines of COVID testing operations. This unexpected role change caused her to reevaluate her research job and plans for a PhD. As she began digging into what she truly wanted, she felt a lot of pressure to make the right decisions for her career's future. Learn how Victoria figured out what she truly wanted by getting strategic with her strengths, and switched industries to a career she loves.   What you will learn   How to evaluate your strengths to figure out your ideal role when switching industries  The importance of finding a career where you can be yourself  Career search strategies that use your signature strengths   Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com    Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!  Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Growing within your business truly comes down to your mindset. You need to get curious and get clear on what you're doing and WHY you're doing it and journaling creates the safe and sacred space to answer these questions for yourself. This week, episode 109 of the Positively Living Podcast is about strategic journaling for business growth!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Lisa Latimer shares the importance of increasing your self-awareness so you can stop unintentional self-sabotage and she offers actionable steps you can take right now to use journaling strategically to move the needle in your business. Lisa and I cover the following topics:How journaling helped Lisa through her toxic relationships and weight loss journey and eventually lead her to landing clients in her business. The ways in which self-sabotage might discretely show up in your life. How journaling works, why it works, and why you might be struggling with it. THE single most effective journal prompt you can start with today.Journaling is not a one-size-fits-all practice. It is something that is truly personal and should be tailored to what fits you best. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you're ready to reduce stress and overwhelm by doing less, yet still achieving more, I invite you to join me for a Strategy Session: a heart-opening, mind-expanding, goal-setting session that gives you the clarity needed to determine your best steps forward. Go to www.positivelyproductive.com/strategy and use the promo code PODCAST for a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH LISA LATIMER:FacebookFacebook Group- She's So Boss MindsetInstagramCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! Buy Lisa a coffee!LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:TrelloLisa Z's  favorite journalLisa Z's favorite penRocketbookPilot pens for RocketbookDance Song Playlist Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

What if you could look at your operations holistically and marry your energy data to the production data?  Welcome - you just entered the world of energy intelligence! Natalie Birdwell is leading the way in this sector and helping industrial users everywhere make an impact with the energy they are already consuming.  In this conversation Natalie unpacks items such as:How to move from energy monitoring to energy intelligenceAreas of low hanging fruit to get a quick win and build advocatesTypes of individuals involved with energy intelligence initiatives Potential headwinds that exist and how to adjustMeasuring what matters - how to speak the right language to show real resultsAs Natalie highlights energy intelligence provides the industrial user the ability to look out of the windshield and make decisions that will positively impact operations based off the energy being utilized.  That is a huge leap forward and one that many can start taking advantage of now.To learn more about this fascinating topic we encourage you to connect with Natalie and the great team at ndustrial.io as they are leading the way with helping industry make a true impact with energy intelligence!Guest: Natalie Birdwell - VP of Strategic and Corporate Development @ ndustrial.ioIndustry War Story Submission: Send us a DM!FacebookInstagramHost: Chris GraingerExecutive Producer: Adam SheetsPodcast Editor: Andi Thrower

Forming inclusive and strategic partnerships permits you the vision to see a diverse perspective. In sports it can often be the winning ingredient in a winning formula. For Nathaniel Cooke he says relationships are your currency to facilitate sustainable partnerships in sports As the Director, of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development at Rucker Park Streetball he consistently leverages expertise to develop a strategy of specific workstream (analytics, insights); overseeing all components, including content, client, production, and celebrity engagement. While also consulting directly with senior leadership to present monthly data-driven reports on engagements, new markets entered and customer interaction, consulted on brand licensing business project with NBAPA which included park renovation and full-time partnership. He graduated from Kean University in 2011 with a degree in Communication Studies with a concentration in Public Relations and Sports Management. “In 2010, I was a Sports Management intern with New Jersey News. At New Jersey News, I produced pieces pertaining to The New York Jets head football coach Rex Ryan, and his unique relationship with The New York Media. In June 2010, I joined Pipeline News as a featured Social Media Contributor. I produced sports, music, and fashion reviews daily. I am currently a Broadcast Assistant for The National Basketball Association. I oversee conducting telecast reports for all national television games involving NBA teams.” He joined me this week to have a conversation about diversity in sports and forming sustainable partnerships in sports. For more information: https://ruckerparkstreetball.com/ Instagram: @mrurbansports Twitter: @MrUrbanSports LinkedIn: @NathanielCooke

As the pandemic proved, whatever trends come and go, basic home services are as perennial as the change of seasons. Which is why demand is constant for Mr. Sparky electricians! Franchise Development Manager Shae Ananda shares the many reasons women in particular should consider becoming owners. You needn't have any electrical certification to put together a thriving business (or net the huge revenue Mr. Sparky franchisees report). That's where the Authority Brands family and amazing systems for supporting home services come in. New owners receive tons of onsite and online training, including a 206-point checklist and an award-winning portal with 250 modules about everything from the latest technologies to customer relations to employee training and retention. What Mr.Sparky franchise owners need? A passion for building businesses and working with people. Because of the detail-oriented nature of the work and the fact that electrical work requires more brains than brawn, this is a realm in which women can excel. In fact, Mr. Sparky's leadership believes this so much so that they are offering a discount on initial franchise fees for interested female entrepreneurs. Does this “spark” your interest? Time to check it out! Click here to listen to, rate and review this or previous She Turned Entrepreneur episodes. Here are key takeaways from the conversation:· Have a successful home service? Maybe you should join the Authority Brands family!· Being part of a brand family provides access to a robust referral network.· Mr. Sparky franchisees can grow their territories or broaden their portfolio of services.· Franchises by their nature shift and grow, which is why it's important to have ongoing one-to-one coaching support to anticipate the road ahead.· Mr. Sparky offers a special franchise fee discount for women owners! Here's a quick look into the episode:· Shae shares the origin story for Mr. Sparky, which was initially founded in 1996 and grew to become the largest electrical service provider in the entire U.S. The company went on to join the Authority Brands family, which offers 12 different home services franchises.· Shared resources is part of the power of Authority Brands, which is fueled by hundreds and hundreds of franchises and benefits from economies of scale when it comes to marketing and sales.· Mr. Sparky Differentiators:o Being a member of the Authority Brands family.o Gross revenue: An average of $3.3 million per franchise owner in 2021!o A single franchise owner (with multiple territories) grossed $49+ million in 2021.o The business model is very scalable.o Frequent referrals among complementary Authority Brands services.o Cross-business among home services enables potential empire building.o Mr. Sparky's model emphasizes service, professionalism and transparency.o All electricians are background checked and drug tested.o On-time service and satisfaction guaranteed.· You do not need to be a licensed electrician. Mr. Sparky's has the tools and resources necessary to get anyone started building their business.· Ideal Mr. Sparky franchisees are:o Passionate about and excited by the idea of growing a business.o Eager for an opportunity to show appreciation for tradespeople.o Engaged with and able to encourage as well as manage teams.o Intuitive in sales and how to present solutions as services (rather than upsales).o Ready to follow the formula and work within the system.o Open-minded and excited to embrace new technology and opportunities.· Women make tremendous Mr. Sparky owners! Why? The work is:o Detail-oriented.o More about brains than brawn. o Collaborative.o Strategic and outward facing.· About training and support for franchise owners:o Onboarding includes a 206 point checklist that is rolled out over 90 days.o Ongoing hands-on support and mentoring.o One-week boot camp in Phoenix for face-time with leadership.o An online training platform called “Success Academy” that has more than 250 modules to guide both electrical training as well as aspects of the business such as recruiting, retention, new technologies and systems.o One-on-one training with business coaches as the business evolves and grows.· The Mr. Sparky franchise fee is $33,000 for a territory of 200,000 people. There is a discount for women owners! Initial overall investments are generally between $81,000 and $191,000. It depends on what equipment is already on hand, marketing allocations and local leasing, real estate and other overhead costs. · Final Thoughts About Mr. Sparky:o Home services franchises are a reliable evergreen investment. o With only 43 owners thus far, it's a tight and very supportive network.o Top leadership is 100% accessible and invested in its people.To learn more about Mr. Sparky or other franchise opportunities, click here to set up a call.