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Ever feel like you're doing a lot but not actually getting anywhere?In this quick but powerful episode, I break down a new acronym I've been thinking a lot about: L.O.V.E.No, not the romantic kind — I'm talking about the four real drivers of progress:Learning. Observing. Providing Value. Executing.
Send us a textIn this episode of Your Mental Health Business Mentor, Dr. Margo Jacquot sits down with leadership and professional development coach Karyn Taeyaerts to explore how the DISC assessment transforms communication, builds trust, and strengthens team dynamics—especially in mental health and private practice environments.With over 15 years of experience using DISC, Karyn walks us through the four key personality styles (D, I, S, C), how each shows up in leadership, and why understanding your dominant style is the first step toward better collaboration. Whether you're a fast-paced decision-maker or a thoughtful consensus builder, this episode will help you identify your communication patterns and enhance your professional relationships.You'll also hear real-life insights from Dr. Margo's own team experience using DISC—including lessons learned about unspoken truths, stretching outside your style, and how leadership isn't one-size-fits-all.If you're a therapist, group practice owner, or business leader looking to boost effectiveness, this is a must-listen!
Register for the webinar:Licenses & Regulatory Issues in Acquisitions - Thu April 17th - https://bit.ly/3G9vf9FAdam Goldberg had to adapt his corporate approach after buying a nearly-closed manufacturer whose sales were down 80%.Topics in Adam's interview:Building & exiting a wholesale costume jewelry businessDeciding he was too young to retireAcquiring a small, distressed candle businessNever go into business with friendsMistakes in over-hiringTrying to be an absentee ownerApologizing to his teamWhy he prefers small business to corporateExpanding beyond candlesCarving out their brand storyReferences and how to contact Adam:LinkedInSeraconGet $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 3rd:https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDSGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron
Most marketing teams don't talk enough about what's actually working. So in this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on one of our favourite campaigns - from idea to execution - and unpacking the real reasons it delivered.James and I take you inside the strategy, creative, and chaos of a campaign we ran for a challenger brand that was big on personality, small on budget, and laser-focused on growth. We cover how we landed on the core idea, what made it stick with consumers, and why we almost didn't run it. Spoiler: sometimes the “least polished” work performs the best.We also get into:How to sell bold ideas into a founder-led teamWhy a bit of friction can lead to better creativeThe underestimated power of "low-fi" productionThe role of gut feel vs data when deciding what to launchIf you're tired of vague marketing case studies and want a real, honest look at how great campaigns come to life (plus the messiness behind the scenes), this episode is for you.Your HostsLottie Unwin founded Up World, Brand Hackers, and Up Talent with a simple goal: helping startups grow. She's learned a thing or two about building brands that people genuinely care about, and now she puts that knowledge to work supporting ambitious startups who want to make their mark. She loves nothing more than seeing brands find their confidence and voice - and she's not afraid to share the real ups and downs of her own journey along the way.James Hickson heads up Brand Hackers, where he helps make ambitious brands famous. After working with the likes of Innocent Drinks and BrewDog, he fell in love with the world of FMCG startups and never looked back. James is passionate about working with founders who want to shake things up and build brands people can't stop talking about.—The Marketing Hustle Hot Takes is sponsored by Sticky Beak - Get real consumer insights in 48 hours or less and make smarter marketing decisions. Book a free 30-minute strategy call and get free Stickybeak credits at stickybeak.co/marketinghustle
Is your business ready for an AI teammate who works faster, costs less, and never takes a sick day?This week, the AI landscape didn't just evolve—it exploded. From Harvard-backed research showing AI-powered individuals outperform entire teams, to OpenAI's shockingly good new image generator, the future of business just took another quantum leap.AI isn't just an assistant anymore—it's becoming the MVP. And the pace? AI capabilities are now doubling every 3–7 months. If you're a business leader and you're not keeping up, you're already behind.In this tightly-packed, high-signal episode as I break down the most critical AI developments business leaders need to know—from real research, new capabilities, to the societal shifts no one's prepared for.In this AI news, you'll discover:How a solo employee using AI can outperform a 2-person teamWhy 37% productivity gains might be just the beginningAI's doubling speed — and what that means for your job, team, or companyGPT-4o's jaw-dropping new image generation capabilities (and what it kills off)Why Canva, Photoshop, and even designers should be paying attentionBill Gates' prediction: AI doctors & tutors as common as smartphonesThe hidden emotional risks of using AI and how it's impacting users' mental healthThe rise of humanoid robots that lift 65 lbs, cook eggs, and might be your next warehouse crewLatest copyright battles (and contradictory rulings) shaking up AI lawDeep dives into Claude 3, Gemini 2.5, DeepSeek, and what benchmarks actually matterWhy you'll soon have voice agents handling customer service, sales—and sounding eerily human Registration is now open for the Spring 2025 AI Business Transformation Course, designed to help leaders like you implement AI company-wide with confidence.
This week on the ZoomInfo Labs Podcast, we sit down with Mark Roberge, co-founder of Stage 2 Capital, former CRO at HubSpot, and a professor at Harvard Business School to explore the future of AI in sales and how GTM leaders can drive sustainable growth.In this episode, you'll learn:Why AI is creating a new "Innovator's Dilemma" for sales teamsHow to know when (and how fast) to scale your sales teamWhy cross-functional alignment is critical for GTM successThe future of demand generation and why community-led growth (CLG) is gaining tractionMark shares practical advice from his experience scaling HubSpot, investing in over 50 companies, and teaching the next generation of sales leaders at HBS. If you're a GTM leader looking to future-proof your strategy, you don't want to miss this one.For more from ZI Labs, visit www.zoominfo.com/labsBen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bensalzmanMillie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/milliebeetham
Are you avoiding firing an underperforming employee because you feel like the bad guy? What if I told you that avoiding it is actually the bigger leadership failure? In this episode, I break down exactly how to handle terminations with clarity, confidence, and respect—so both you and the employee can walk away feeling like the process was handled the right way.You'll learn:How to know when it's time to fire someoneThe step-by-step process to prepare for a termination conversationWhat to say (and what not to say) during the meetingHow to handle the aftermath and communicate with your teamWhy handling poor performance quickly protects your culture and top performersPlus, I share a real story about a manager who was so nervous to fire someone that she took a Xanax beforehand—only to be shocked when the employee hugged me at the end of the conversation!By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear blueprint for navigating terminations in a way that's fair, professional, and doesn't make you lose sleep at night.What You'll Hear in This Episode:[2:00] Why avoiding a necessary termination is actually a leadership failure[5:45] The key questions to ask before making the decision to fire[10:15] How to prepare legally and logistically before the conversation[14:30] The exact words to use when delivering the news[18:45] Handling different employee reactions and pushback[22:00] How to communicate the termination to your team[25:15] Why letting poor performers stay can drive away your best employeesResources & Links:Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jackie KochMore HR and leadership advice: PeoplePrinciples.co
February marks the REAL start of the year for many leaders, making it the perfect time to explore the key career and leadership trends defining 2025.Because here's the thing -- the pace of change isn't slowing down. We're experiencing major global shifts -- economically, politically and socially -- which are reshaping the workplace in real time.So, let me ask you: Are you ready for what's coming?In my recent conversations with senior leaders and executives, one challenge keeps surfacing…Many have been so focused on leading their teams and delivering results that they haven't had time to think about their own career direction. One leader shared they've spent YEARS in reactive mode -- without intentionally planning where they want to go next. Now, they're at a point where they know it's time for a change, but they're unsure what that looks like.Another executive put it perfectly when they said, “I've spent years setting career goals and developing plans for my team, but I've never actually done it for myself.”And this is something I see all the time. As an ambitious leader, it's easy to focus on external priorities -- like leading your team or driving business outcomes -- while putting your own career on autopilot.But with so much change happening, taking ownership of your career and leadership development is more critical than ever.In today's episode, I'm sharing the top 4 career and leadership trends for 2025 -- and how YOU can stay ahead.You'll learn:The ONE thing you must master to stay competitive and lead a high-impact team in the age of AIA game-changing shift top businesses are making -- and how YOU can use it to future-proof your career and teamHow to accelerate your career without burnout -- while developing an engaged, high-performing teamWhy building visibility as a leader is key to unlocking new opportunities for you AND your teamNo matter where you are in your career, these insights will help you stay ahead, lead with confidence and seize new opportunities in 2025. So hit play -- and let's dive in!Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast now and leave me a 5 star rating and review. This is how other people can find this podcast and benefit too!Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars and then select ‘Write a review.' Then, be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!LINKS:Are you a leader looking for expert support to navigate these changes in 2025? Check out the Ignite Your Career program for high-achievers who want to future-proof their careers with clarity, confidence and a strategic plan.If you're interested in working together in 2025, I invite you to book a free Career Clarity Call with me here.Learn more about my services for individuals and organisations at staceyback.com or connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.
“Leadership is full of moments where your first reaction is not your best reaction. And I know you know what I mean. But when you pause, you create space to lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose.”In this episode, I talk about why pausing is so powerful, how it can transform the way you lead, and practical ways you can start using it right away.In this episode:A moment when my inability to pause nearly cost me the trust of my teamWhy pausing matters in leadership3 things you can do to help you leverage the power of the pauseAnd more!Leadership Presence | Mastering the Inner Work of Leadership is your guide to leading with Less Ego and More Soul. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach, advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 200 companies. In this podcast, she digs into the real deep work and empowers leaders to show up with authenticity, build emotional intelligence, and lead in a way that leaves a lasting impact.Noteworthy Quotes from This Episode“Early in my career, I thought leadership was about being decisive, acting fast, and always having the answer. But as I moved into more complex roles and worked with top executives, I realized that sometimes the best thing you can do as a leader is to stop, take a deep breath, and not react.”“ I realized that my instinct to react, driven by stress and a need to be in control, especially under pressure and under [a] tight deadline, wasn't just unproductive, it was undermining my ability to lead.”“[Pausing] helps you and gives you time to invite collaboration. When you hold space for others to contribute, you build trust and engagement.”“ When you pause, you give your brain time to shift from its reactive fight or flight mode to a more thoughtful and strategic state.”“ The next time you're in a tense situation, take a breath, pause, and ask yourself, how do I want to show up right now?”Connect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Leadership Presence. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli's book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms
In the last episode of the year, I was the Naked Beauty interviewee. Our incredibly talented producer, Mbiye Kasonga, and I sat down to reflect on the previous two years we've spent working together. She asked me about my interest in storytelling and my experiences after a full year of working for myself and taking creative risks. It gave me a chance to talk about my early interests in audio storytelling and the inspiration I drew listening to Wendy Williams after school every day. We also talked about our professional partnership and how committing to decisiveness and rejecting perfectionism helps us get our work into the world. Of course, none of this hard work would be possible without great support, and we dove deep into how respect and support in our romantic lives make it easier to chase our dreams. Thank you so much for an incredible year of Naked Beauty, I'm excited to welcome my baby into the world and take a break, but I'm even more excited about the great beauty stories we'll get to tell in 2025. Tune in as we discuss:How to build and lead a strong teamWhy consistency and transparency are the most vital tools for early podcastersHow the podcast industry has changed over the past eight yearsOur predictions for the future of beautyRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Mbiye: @mbiye_kFollow Mbiye's Podcast Production Company: @moyo__mediaListen to Mbiye's Podcast: Unbound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if you could make better decisions with less stress? Kristen and Mike go deep into the science of decision-making, exploring why it's such a crucial leadership skill and sharing practical frameworks to help you decide with confidence. They reveal surprising research showing that leaders make around 35,000 decisions daily and that 85% of leaders have experienced decision distress in the past year. But there's hope - by understanding cognitive biases, using structured processes, and learning when to delegate decisions, you can dramatically improve your decision-making abilities. Whether you're struggling with decision fatigue or want to help your team make better choices, this episode offers concrete tools you can start using today.Download your free PDF of the BRIEFED decision-making framework reviewed in the episode: llpod.link/decisionHighlights:Why quick, authoritative decision-makers are often seen as more effective leadersThe optimal amount of information needed before making a decision (hint: it's not 100%)How System 1 (fast) and System 2 (slow) thinking affect our choicesCommon cognitive biases that impact decision-making, including anchoring bias and sunk cost fallacyIntroduction to the BRIEFED decision-making framework for complex decisionsA practical matrix for knowing which decisions to make yourself vs delegate to your teamWhy debriefing after important decisions is crucial (and often skipped)Links & Resources Mentioned:Download the BRIEFED Decision-Making FrameworkOracle Study: The Decision DilemmaMIT Sloan Review: Effective Leaders Decide About DecidingThe Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay StanierNever Split the Difference by Chris VossIron-Sharpened Leadership by John L. GronskiThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanIt's Your Ship by Captain D. Michael AbrashoffPlaying to Win by A.G. LafleyRelated Episodes:#2 The New Playbook for Leadership Presence#5 A Leader's Guide to Imposter Syndrome#9 Leadership Book Club: The Coaching HabitPodcast Website: www.loveandleadershippod.comInstagram: @loveleaderpodFollow us on LinkedIn!Kristen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenbsharkey/ Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-s-364970111/Learn more about Kristen's leadership coaching and facilitation services: http://www.emboldify.com
Welcome to the KC CHIROpulse Podcast. This week's topic: Building a High Functioning Chiropractic Team. The KC CHIROpulse Podcast is designed for Chiropractic professionals ready to elevate their practice to new heights, and is hosted by Kats Consultants coaches Dr Michael Perusich and Dr. Kelly Fredricks, both seasoned experts in Chiropractic care and business development, this podcast provides invaluable insights and actionable strategies to help you create a flourishing and sustainable Chiropractic business.In this episode, we discuss:How to develop a highly functioning teamWhy creating success partners in your staff improves your profit marginsHow to get your staff involved in becoming an awesome teamWhy high functioning teams build more profitable practices…and so much more…In each episode of KC CHIROpulse, we delve into crucial aspects of building a successful Chiropractic practice, covering topics such as establishing a strong foundation, adopting a patient-centric approach, mastering marketing techniques, achieving financial fitness, fostering effective team building and leadership, integrating technology and innovation, and navigating common challenges in the field.Whether you're a seasoned chiropractor or just starting your practice, the KC CHIROpulse Podcast offers a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to help you navigate the intricate world of Chiropractic business. Join us on this journey as we explore proven strategies, share success stories, and connect with industry experts to empower you in your pursuit of building a thriving Chiropractic practice.Don't miss out on the latest insights and expert guidance. Subscribe now and unlock the secrets to taking your Chiropractic practice to the next level. Your success is our priority at Kats Chiropractic Business Advisors.DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this broadcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to offer legal, investment, accounting, or medical advice. Seek the consultation of a professional for advice in those areas. And remember…your results using this information may be different than described.Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Kats Consultants CHIROPulse Podcast When you are ready we can help. Free Resource: Download What's Your Practice Worth? Let's Chat -30-minute chat about your practice Attend a Virtual Seminar Join the new subscription program Path to Prosper KC CHIROpulse Podcast. Helping Chiropractors keep their pulse on success. Thanks for listening.
How do you compensate team members fairly so that they're happy and don't start looking elsewhere? In this episode of HR Unplugged, we welcomed back Alex Bertin, BambooHR's Head of Total Rewards, to talk more about compensation and benefits strategies. Alex sits down with our Head of HR, Anita Grantham, to discuss when leaders should talk to employees about compensation, how to build efficient pay processes, pay transparency, and more.Alex and Anita also tackle the debate on whether on-site workers should be paid more than remote workers and how to assess compensation based on business impact.Key moments:What the data on compensation levels saysHow often should leaders bring up compensation with their teamWhy leaders need to build and understand the compensation processThe debate on pay transparencyShould on-site workers be paid more than remote employees?How to assess the impact of a role/employee on the business Key links:Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community:https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQwBamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/
We are delighted to welcome Lourdes Berlanga as our guest for this week's episode of The Fearless Dentistry Podcast. Lourdes is the Director of Practice Development and the Treatment Coordinator for an orthodontic practice in Los Angeles, California.Although Lourdes could not pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a doctor, she ultimately found her purpose in dental care, starting with the basics in the field and gradually advancing to administrative roles. She later acquired graphic design, marketing, and communication skills to help her reach a broader audience when promoting dental practices. Lourdes joins us today to discuss her responsibilities as Director of Practice Development and Treatment Coordinator, as both roles are essential for the growth and maintenance of the practice and pivotal for shaping the overall patient experience. Join us as Lourdes shares valuable insights on growing a dental practice from her years of hands-on experience. Show Highlights:The marketing component that Lourdes finds most effective for attracting the right kind of patients to a dental practice.How Lourdes incorporated music into a successful marketing strategy she used to reach out to workers in Northern CaliforniaWhy a treatment coordinator is an integral part of a dental practiceWhy doctors and dentists must listen to their staff firstHow many patients become emotional when validated and feel understoodWhy effective communication is crucial when marketing dental practicesThe importance of using appropriate language and tailoring marketing communication to the listenerHow clear communication, consistent messaging, simple language, and repetition help to build patients' trust in a practiceWhy dentists need to treat their staff respectfully and regard them as integral parts of the teamWhy a human connection is invaluable in the dental fieldLinks and Resources Lourdes Berlanga on LinkedIn
When you've gone through a challenging time in your life, you may find it quite hard to experience Christ through that time. Or you could be on the other side of the spectrum where you feel God's love so deeply during this challenging time. For myself and our guest today, we have both been on either side of that coin. But how do we navigate this topic when you are pursuing a relationship with Him, and want to feel Him in your life and while you pursue your dream as an athlete?Today we get to talk to Abilene Christian University football player Anthony Egbo Jr., and throughout his life, he has faced numerous challenges that we will discuss today. But as someone that continuously pursues Christ, even outside of his sport, Anthony has not only become a better athlete, but has transformed his perception of Christ and what His plan is for Anthony's life. From being a walk-on to becoming a captain of the ACU football team, he replicates Christ and knows what it means to experience God through anything he goes through. Listen out for these topics:Anthony's thoughts on continuously battling for a spot on the teamWhy he thinks God called him to ACUHow he's been able to experience God's love and His presence through challengesWhat he has learned about patienceGetting involved outside of sportsPODCAST MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE!! Check out the official podcast store for Competing for Christ hats, shirts, hoodies and more. From every sale that we get, half of that money is going to Christian sports organizations that are making a difference for Christ in the world of sports. Use discount code CFC20 to get 20% off your order TODAY!Subscribe to the show and share this episode!https://www.competingforchristpodcast.com/Need encouragement or want to come on the show? Text me: (904) 463-5917 Email me: competingforchristpodcast@gmail.com
Want to get some practical tips for being an effective leader and hear some unforgettable stories at the same time? This conversation with Ron Reich is a must-listen! Ron draws from his own experiences in the corporate world and from his 30 years of training and development and consulting experience. You'll come away with new ideas for handling situations that are within your control—and for those outside your control. Ron's background is broad based, having worked for some major organizations such as Toshiba, The Chubb Corporation, and Organon Pharmaceuticals. The majority of his work through these years has focused on leadership and management development, along with corporate training and organizational development. Ron is passionate about the work he does and makes the workshops as interactive as possible. His only request is for participants to arrive ready to participate and have some fun along the way. For my listeners, I know you're going to have fun listening to our conversation, and you'll get some valuable take-aways along the way. You'll discover: The importance of setting expectations and getting agreement with members of your teamWays to create psychological safety so others are open and honest with you and with each otherAn experience one CEO had as a child that moved him to tears as he shared it with his C-suite teamWhy one of Ron's mantras is “Stay out of the results business.”How you can use PRD to stay calm and respond appropriately when unexpected situations ariseCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro
Welcome to the Sedona Soul Sister Show, your guide to psychic insights and intuitive wisdom. In this episode, Ivory LaNoue leads a transformative "Meet Your Angelic Guides" session, offering a powerful experience and insights into the connection with angelic beings. Addressing common concerns about angels and religious trauma, Ivory emphasizes their universal support beyond any specific belief system.The session explores the dynamics of angelic connections, revealing the extensive team of guides, including guardian angels and master guides. Ivory shares expertise on recognizing angelic messages through synchronicity and signs, fostering trust and openness for a deeper spiritual journey.Book a Meet your Angelic Guides session with Ivory at https://SedonaSoulSisters.as.me/Ivory-Angelic-Guideshttps://www.SedonaSoulSisters.comSedona Soul Sisters is pleased to present this class with the world-renowned psychic medium and Angel expert Ivory LaNoueIn Discover your Angelic Guides and Celestial Team pre-recorded video class you will learn:The different types of angels on your teamThe different kinds of spiritual guides on your teamHow your guides become a part of your teamWhy certain guides are with youHow angels and guides try to get your attentionHow long angels and guides are with youHow to open communications with themPurchase Ivory's Discover your Angelic Guides & Celestial Team video class with instant access : https://sedona-soul-sisters.ck.page/products/understanding-your-angelic-guidesJoin us on this enlightening episode of the Sedona Soul Sister Show, where we navigate the realms of spiritual growth, healing, and unlocking psychic gifts. Until next time, breathe gently, listen to your guidance, and embrace the miracles unfolding in your journey.A production of The Sedona Soul Sisters Tune in next week for another dynamic episode.Support the showThe Sedona Soul Sisters Show is lively discussions on spiritual, metaphysical, paranormal and healing topics. Voted one of the best Best Soul Path Podcasts in 2022 by PlayerFM.The Sedona Soul Sisters are Sedona's most trusted spiritual advisors and healers. They have offices in Sedona, Arizona where they see clients from all over the world.We use Buzzsprout and in the first 90 days our downloads increased 255%.Follow this link to learn how you can rock your podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=165080A production of The Sedona Soul Sisters. Tune in next week for another dynamic episode. To learn more about them and their services, visit https://www.SedonaSoulSisters.comQuestions or comments? Email us at sedonasoulsisters@gmail.com
ABOUT MIKE HOLDWICKMike Holdwick is an accomplished real estate investor with a background in engineering design and construction. With a successful track record spanning over a decade, he is highly skilled in a variety of investment strategies and real estate classes. Currently, he owns and manages 5 commercial properties and a short-term rental with over 25 tenants. Mike is experienced in a wide range of investment strategies, including BRRRR, flipping, land contracts, 1031 exchanges, cost segregation studies, tax strategies, syndications, property management, and self-directed IRAs. He has experience investing in a variety of asset classes, including self-storage, retail, mixed-use, light industrial, medical, professional office, residential, and multi-family properties. THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: Mike's career backgroundEarly retirement goalsFirst real estate investmentAccidental Landlord How Mike's career played into RE investingValue-Add challenges of real estate Property management and tools usedDealing with tenants VAs and onsite teamWhy choose commercial properties?About the Deal Location and structure How he found the dealProperty Details and zoningDue diligence for the buildings Financing and finding partnersFinding and Managing Tenants of the buildingDeal structure and disposition planHis future plan for this projectReasons to love industrial buildings Different ways to stabilize the propertyExit Strategies for Commercial Properties What Financial freedom looks likeBusiness plan and potential partners Connect with Mike KEY QUOTE: “Having a vision for what something can become is important in Value-add real estate.” SUMMARY OF BUSINESS: Pro Team Commercial Real Estate Investments is a partnership established in 2021 combining the experiences of a 20-year commercial real estate veteran and a high-earning commercial real estate investor. ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication. The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com. #RealEstateInvesting #Acquisition #Syndication #ValueAdd #CommercialProperties #CRE #IndustrialBuildings #LightIndustrial #Flipping #Airports #Contractor #Tenants #Landlords #IndustrialPark #Community #StorageFacility #CommercialBuilding #DealStructure #Leases #CommercialLease #Engineer #EngineeringDesign #Construction #ProTeamCommercial #AirportConstruction #Investor #Investment Opportunity #CashFlow #PassiveWealth #FinancialFreedom #NewEpisode #podcasting #JointheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork CONNECT WITH MIKE HOLDWICK: Website: https://linktr.ee/mike.holdwickEmail: mike@proteamcommercial.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-holdwick-4278999/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proteamcommercial/ CONNECT WITH US For more information about investing with AJ and Chris: · Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ For information on Portland Property Management: · Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com · Youtube | @UptownProperties Westside Investors Network · Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ · Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx · Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ · Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork · Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode of The Female Empowered Podcast. We are approaching the end of the year, I will be re-airing my most popular episode for 2023. This is the third full year of The Female Empowered Podcast and the most popular episode that I have is the one entitled “How To Create Efficient and Sustainable Schedules for your Business, your Team, and yourself.” There were over 300 downloads and a lot of comments for this episode! I am going to re-air this so you can listen to it if you haven't yet and I hope that you learn a lot of things from it! Let's get to it: Introduction to the topic The service-based industry is ran by schedulesHow to create schedules for your teamLooking into the schedule of Pilates In The Grove and the factors that affect our schedulingHow many hours do you need to be available for the majority of your clientsKnow what it is that you want for your life and book your schedule according to thatTaking into consideration your team's availability and capacity to workDetermining when you want to see clients as the CEO of your business and when you need to do administrative workWhat works for me and my teamWhy you need to block off time in your schedule as the CEO of your businessThe benefits of using automated calendars or scheduling softwareEstablishing clear communication channelsCheckout Google Analytics for the popular call times for your business and other dataThe different seasons in your life and how it affects scheduling in your businessEvery action you take, decision you make is a vote for what your business will look like in the futureAre your schedules bringing you nearer or farther to your goals?Looking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram! Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at Christa@pilatesinthegrove.com!
In this week's episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Chris Wallace.Chris is the co-founder and president of InnerView Group - a brand consultancy that helps organizations improve alignment between their frontline teams and their go-to-market strategies.Chris and I chat about how to create a more collaborative relationship with your frontline team and how to get your frontline to care more about your brand.Here's what we discuss:How to move a vision from the C-suite to the frontline teamWhy spoon-feeding the frontline is not a bad thingWhy “asking” is a much better strategy than “telling”How to create evangelists in your frontline employeesHow to put your customer insight into actionWhy influencing your frontline workers is the best way to influence the customerHow your frontline employees double as your customers' best consultantsHow customer and employee experience tie to your company's overall brand and cultureHow to balance digital experiences with the human touch of the frontline RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Chris's websiteA Guide to Frontline Insights - eBookChris on LinkedIn
Miguel Armaza sits down with Emmalyn Shaw, Managing Partner at Flourish Ventures, a global fintech-focused fund with over $850 million in assets under management. Flourish Ventures is also a permanent capital vehicle that aims to back companies that can create systemic change and help build a more fair financial system. Some of their investments include Chime, Neon, Alloy, Flutterwave, Paga, and Kamino.We discussed:Lessons learned after almost 25 years in venture capitalBuilding a venture teamWhy specialized funds can deliver big wins and returnsWhat it means to be a mission-driven entrepreneur and why they love investing in themThe strategy that has allowed Flourish Ventures to invest around the world… and a lot more! Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary, instead? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join almost 60,000 readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder and General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIp
Land investors are entrepreneurs at heart, but you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who embodies that pure entrepreneurial spirit more than Dave Denniston. He has 3 (three!) successful land businesses and a conference devoted to land – all while balancing a thriving financial planning business and his own podcast. Needless to say, it's impressive. And it's that balance plus his strategic approach that this episode is all about. Dave takes us through how he built out those land businesses with his partners, put together a 15 to 20 person team and even created a CRM. He also drops a lucrative job offer into the mix, so you don't want to miss this one! IN THIS EPISODE LISTEN AND LEARN: Tips and tricks for hiring and building your teamWhy it's important to be curious and try new things in businessLearn how access scrubbing can help you make the most of your mailing dollarsLandunconference.com Fall 2023 Land Unconference Inner Circledaviddenniston.com doctorfreedompodcast.comdave@daviddenniston.com
In this episode of Manageable Conversations, Dominic Allon, CEO of Pipedrive, the global unicorn CRM, talks about:Ways he enables his teamWhy leadership requires solitudeHow to be the best version of yourself every dayEmbracing vulnerability and a coaching styleWhy culture change needs to be approached with humility Dominic has a long and successful track record of leading large, global organisations, and driving business transformation and growth. Prior to joining Pipedrive in 2021, he was Senior Vice President and General Manager for Intuit's QuickBooks international business. Before that he spent 10 years at Google, including three years as the Managing Director of Google Hong Kong, as well as many years on Google UK's leadership team.Founded in 2010, Pipedrive is an easy-to-use, effective CRM that's driving the growth of more than 100,000 businesses worldwide. Pipedrive is headquartered in New York and has offices across Europe and the US. For more, follow Manageable Conversations on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and tune in to insights and advice straight from business leaders.
We're surrounded by insights, both in and outside of work — it's just a matter of knowing where to look for them. But once identified, how do you turn those insights into concrete action? And how can you ensure that those actions fuel growth?In this episode of the Consumer Insights Podcast, Thor is joined by Humayun Rashid, Consumer Insights Director at Microsoft. They cover: Why the ability to fuel growth is what defines insights in a commercial contextThe importance of a holistic understanding of consumer sentimentWhy market researchers need to be streetwiseWhy it's essential to get the right respondentsWhat to consider when implementing a Concept Value Testing ProgramWhat to consider when relocating to a different country for workThe growth opportunities of a global insights careerThe advantages and disadvantage of hybrid insights workHow to cultivate psychological safety on your teamWhy it's important to challenge the power dynamics in market researchThe opportunities on the horizon for insights professionalsIf you're interested in learning more about how insights can fuel commercial, professional, and personal growth, tune into this episode of the Consumer Insights Podcast.Rate & Review The Consumer Insights Podcast:Apple https://apple.co/3tX0VX1Spotify https://spoti.fi/3QhkNNUbCast: https://consumerinsightspodcast.comRSS: https://bit.ly/3NToIPfAnd connect with Humayun here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/humayunr/Website: https://www.microsoft.com/
Who's on Threads, Realistic Marketing and Sales Expectations, A Flip Gone Majorly WrongEpisode 126Meta's Threads app has been out for over a week now, and that's long enough for Mike and Dan to form an opinion. For instance, is it actually better than Twitter? What sets it apart from other social media apps? Does its high user growth mean anything?On the real estate front, Mike and Dan have new updates to share, including the latest results of their marketing channels and why they're still obsessed with direct mail. If you've listened to the Collecting Keys Podcast before and still aren't convinced of the merits of direct mail marketing, you'll be swayed by this episode.They also talk about the weird things you run into as a real estate investor, and why it makes it hard to grow your business and train a sales team. Plus, hear a story from the Instant Investor Program that highlights the true risk of real estate investing.Tune in to find out what marketing channels are best for scalability, how to prioritize deal flow over lead flow, and MORE!Topics discussed in this episode:Our experience with ThreadsResults with direct mail vs. SMS marketingWhat to consider when building a marketing processThe challenges of training a sales teamWhy our multi-unit sale was delayedOne of the worst flipping disasters everWhat you can expect on the next Friday Focus episodeFind the photos and videos discussed in the episode here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/vixnqYphDo5Pp4uS6If you're an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeCheck out the NEW Big Dan Energy shirt (and more!) in the Collecting Keys Merch Store: https://store.collectingkeyspodcast.com/Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com/https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
I helped four people get fired this week. That may sound savage, but the truth is, we're not doing people any favors by keeping them in a role that isn't a good fit. So, how do you make hard decisions around who is serving you and who isn't? And what's the best way to let people go in your personal or professional life? On this episode of Lead with the Enneagram, I discuss the consequences of keeping good people on your team when they're the wrong fit and challenge you to fire anyone who isn't serving you (even if you don't have a replacement). I explore why you can't reach your goals if you're operating with low standards and explain how to take inventory of the people in your life and make room for VIPs in your business and personal life. Listen in to understand why it's crucial to have the right people in the right positions and learn how to identify who will help you manifest the life you want—and cut ties with the ones who won't. What You Will Learn Why we're slow to make hard decisions re: who we want in our lives and who we don'tHow teams respond when you fire people who don't serve the organizationThe consequences of keeping good people on your team when they're the wrong fit for the position Why I suggest firing people who aren't a good fit even if you don't have a replacementHow to make room for high-level people in your personal and professional lifeWhy you can't manifest your goals if you operate with low standardsHow to take inventory of the people in your life and make decisions on who to cut ties withHow I can help you identify the people in your organization who will take your business to the next levelThe benefit of having the right people in the right positions on your teamWhy you're not helping somebody if you're keeping them in a role they aren't great at Connect with TracyTracy's WebsiteTracy on InstagramTracy on Facebook Tracy on TwitterTracy on LinkedInResources Book a Power Session with Tracy Learn More About Tracy's Enneagram Team Dynamics WorkshopAccess Tracy's Enneagram Blueprint Book a Partner Session with Tracy Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Tracy Email info@tracyomalley.com
“People are not leaving your company because of your strategic plan. They're leaving because they're not feeling supported, seen, valued, and heard.”Employees are more than just parts of a company strategy. First and foremost, they're people.In this episode, Michele Marquis, Senior Executive Coach at Floyd Consulting, shares three ways leaders can bring more humanity to the workplace and build trusting relationships with their teams. Listen in to learn three questions to ask yourself to become a better leader and grow your team.In this episode, you'll learnThe importance of investing in your people's growth and development and practicing empathy with your teamWhy you need to be brutally honest about what potential job candidates can expect from your companyHow to get to know your people, and vice versa, to build stronger relationshipsThings to listen for:[2:50] Investing in your team's growth and development[5:07] Coaching with empathy[7:48] Building a dynamic employee experience[9:35] Setting expectations for job candidates[16:47] The easiest way to get to know your teamResources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksFloyd Coaching's BlogConnect with the Guest:Michele Marquis' LinkedInConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman's LinkedInFloyd Coaching on LinkedInFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram
Being a manager isn't easy. (Seriously, just ask Mary Fitzgerald.) Leading a whole team of diverse humans with varying needs and goals can feel super overwhelming. So how do you confidently step into a management role and show others that you've got it figured out, even when you're drowning in impostor syndrome? We got you. This week, Cailyn's jumping into the hot seat as TMHTA's resident people manager to spill the tea on how to be a killer boss, whether you're a first-timer or leading a brand-new team. So if you're looking to avoid an Oppenheim Group situation on your team (just steer clear of brokers opens!), tune in as we chat about:Dealing with imposter syndrome as a first-time managerSetting mutual expectations with your teamWhy it's essential to delegate as a managerThe key to helping your team thriveHow to give constructive feedback Tips for dealing with conflict among employees Finding a mentor or coach to guide youIf you have any burning questions for us and you want to get us in the hotseat, DM or email us your Qs at contact@teachmehowtoadult.ca and we'll dive into them in an upcoming Asking For A Friend. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaan
This week on the podcast I'm joined by my friend Kira La Forgia, HR and People Operations Consultant for small businesses.Kira had a 9-5 as a COO at a local company for many years, but since the pandemic she's built her own business supporting her clients to manage their teams and stay legally and HR compliant. Ultimately she bridges the gap between corporate HR policies and the modern needs of online entrepreneurs, and perhaps most importantly, she makes it fun!Make sure you tune in to Kira's podcast On The Up and Up too where we continue our conversation with ME as the guest!Tune in to find out:The hilarious way Kira and I met (and why it proves challenges in business can work out for the best!)Why it's important to know what your clients need support with, but to remember that some don't know what they need to begin withWhy understanding HR compliance is vital if you're running a teamThe different ways Kira's clients choose to spend the extra time they have in their business from having true support from a teamWhy you shouldn't EVER feel guilty about hiring help in your businessThe core differences between employees and contractors, and why it mattersCONNECT WITH KIRAInstagramLinkedInFreebie: https://the-paradigm.com/must-have-policies Template Shop: https://settoscale.com/ On The Up & Up PodcastKIRA'S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSRadical Candor by Kim ScottCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkJoin the email list hereTHE QUIET POWER MASTERMINDIf you're looking to scale your business or perhaps you're close to being fully booked, The Quiet Power Mastermind could be for you. You can find the details here.PREMIUM SUPPORT Interested in working with me 1:1 or joining The Quiet Power Mastermind? Fill out this form to start the conversation! https://bit.ly/2QQAwcx
"I started to realize that I needed to repackage the message, simplify it, and frame it for people [so] that when talking about what we need to do to operate more successfully and effectively as a team, I don't mean we have to scrap it. There are small disruptive things that we can do that have a huge impact."- Lia Garvin My guest today struggled as a woman in a male-dominated field where she noticed issues with team communication and exclusion—now she uses her message to help transform businesses. Today, I bring you Lia Garvin, a legendary business consultant and Triad type (1-3-8) "Justice fighter" known for her ability to streamline processes and help businesses and entrepreneurs grow and get results without the chaos. Listen in as Lia walks us through her framework for helping businesses streamline and improve their processes, including the six key dimensions of an effective team and the importance of focusing on the "how" of getting things done in business rather than just the "what" and "why." Tune in as Lia shares how learning about her Enneagram type improved her relationship with her husband by helping her understand their differences in communication and perspective. Join us as we explore strategies for effective team management and leadership, focusing on leveraging the Enneagram to better understand yourself (and others) and improve communication and collaboration. Plus, how to get Lia's OPS Playbook, so you can do more with less and create a more balanced and sustainable work-life integration. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. And reach out with any follow-up questions or comments via DM on Instagram. You can also find additional resources on my website at TracyOMalley.com. What You Will Learn How to be more open-minded and collaborative when solving problems with your teamWhy it's VITAL to be clear about what you want out of a conversation (sharing, problem-solving, venting, etc.) to help prevent misunderstandingsHow high-achieving individuals (especially women) can benefit from using the Enneagram to manage their various roles and responsibilities betterHow the Enneagram leads to understanding your strengthsHow the Enneagram can help you recognize (and value) the strengths of others for more effective collaboration.The key to making a relationship with a partner of a different Enneagram type workWhat to do for growth as a leader and entrepreneur Connect with Lia Garvin Lia GarvinLia on Instagram Connect with Tracy Tracy's WebsiteTracy on InstagramTracy on FacebookTracy on TwitterTracy on LinkedInResources Lia's Playbook“Managing Made Simple for Team Leaders, Founders, & Entrepreneurs” Book an Enneagram Kickstart SessionApply for VIP 1:1 Enneagram Coaching Email info@tracyomalley.com
Who is Ron Carter?Ron Carter is a veteran of the technology industry, an inventor, and a visionary whose work has helped great technology products enter the market. In 2003, he filed a patent for the first video doorbell—now known as Ring. He is revolutionizing the industry with his latest first-generation technology that addresses security in the e-commerce sector, using mobile applications for improved security, access, and logistics. Due to his tremendous technological contributions, he became a member of the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only organization of high-level technology leaders with deep knowledge and diverse experience in the industry. Read on to meet the founder and CEO of 1AHEAD, Ron Carter! What will you learn from his story?How to build on your entrepreneurial and inventive mindsetsHow to build on the determination to transform an idea into reality How to re-start your business from zeroWhy leading with a human-centric style is important?Build on each other's ideas to motivate others and forms a highly effective teamWhy do you need to learn about his leadership style?Ron Carter's approach to leadership emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and empowerment, all of which can be useful in fostering a positive work environment and motivating team members to achieve their best work.The Story:Meet Ron Carter, a veteran of the technology industry and the inventor of the first video doorbell—now known as Ring. He is revolutionizing the industry with his latest first-generation technology that addresses security in the e-commerce sector using mobile applications for improved security, access, and logistics. Despite facing multiple setbacks, including losing everything and battling cancer, he never gave up and continued to pursue his dream. He founded 1Ahead Technologies, which is in the process of developing and manufacturing GLO, an AI-powered video doorbell that uses a patented digital key to create a one-time code that can be sent to package delivery drivers who can place packages in a secure lockbox or inside the home.Carter's leadership style emphasizes recognizing the ability of others before oneself and building a team approach. He believes that a leader should only be a director to keep things on track and rely on the people around them because most leaders don't know it all. Carter advises trusting your instincts, being true to yourself, and focusing on how successful you can become instead of how wealthy you can become.Our Thought Leadership Spotlight appearance this week is Neville de Lucia, President of Dale Carnegie Central & Eastern North Carolina. He highlights how leaders can grow individuals and teams to become successful.Join us and get inspired to take command of your ideas, leverage individual strengths, and build highly effective teams. Related Information:Home | Gloai (glo-ai.com)About | Mysite (1aheadtechnologies.com)
Hello there! Welcome back to another episode of The Female Empowered Podcast. In this episode, we will be talking about how you can establish an efficient and sustainable schedule for your business, your team, and most importantly, yourself.Why You Need To Establish Good SchedulesThe service-based industry is all about schedules because we make appointments and we service our clients during their appointments. We run on a schedule and scheduling can be the vein of your and your business's existence.So, in this episode, I will share with you how to make a streamlined and user-friendly scheduling to make your four-wall brick and mortar location profitable and sustainable!Let's talk about:Introduction to the topicThe service-based industry is ran by schedulesHow to create schedules for your teamLooking into the schedule of Pilates In The Grove and the factors that affect our schedulingHow many hours do you need to be available for the majority of your clientsKnow what it is that you want for your life and book your schedule according to thatTaking into consideration your team's availability and capacity to workDetermining when you want to see clients as the CEO of your business and when you need to do administrative workWhat works for me and my teamWhy you need to block off time in your schedule as the CEO of your businessThe benefits of using automated calendars or scheduling softwareEstablishing clear communication channelsCheckout Google Analytics for the popular call times for your business and other dataThe different seasons in your life and how it affects scheduling in your businessEvery action you take, decision you make is a vote for what your business will look like in the futureAre your schedules bringing you nearer or farther to your goals?If you are interested in learning about how I schedule for my team, clients, business, and myself, visit www.christagurka.com/workwithme. Get on the waitlist for the Inner Circle Program or you can already join the Fit Biz Foundations program that is currently open for enrollment.Looking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram!Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at Christa@pilatesinthegrove.com!
Joining Hannah Munro on the CFO 4.0 Podcast this week is Catherine Clark, Lead CFO Mentor at GrowCFO and Director of Cristallum Limited. With a wealth of experience behind her, Catherine shares her insights on the importance of mentoring, particularly for finance leaders, and how having that safe space to reflect and share can be extremely powerful. Also covered in this episode:The difference between mentoring and coaching What soft skills are needed when transitioning between different level finance roles? The key components of good communication within your finance teamWhy finance leaders need to be aware of the impact their team is having on the rest of the organisation Links mentioned in this episode:Connect with Catherine on LinkedInLearn more about CristallumGrowCFOExplore more CFO 4.0 Podcast Episodes
When you see a need or have a vision for something, what do you do? Especially when there is a lot going on in your life and in the world. Do you jump in and take action or do you get in your head with all the what-ifs and to-do lists so much so that you do not even start to explore or take action?Many of us do both.But there are folks who take action and do something that supports the greater good, even when it feels too hard and there are many, many unknowns. They take risks, make hard decisions, and commit to their values with laser focus while leading with generosity, boundaries, and tenacity.With so much unknown when the pandemic hit, it would have been easy for Jeffrey Brown and Jennifer Chen to keep their vision for a new business in their heads and wait until things were less chaotic.But they did the opposite. They dove in with their vision for a new business that represented so much more than the products they were creating but became a true extension of their DNA and values.Three years ago, they started IZOLA, a bakery making sourdough bread, croissants, and rolls. And they have transformed from lowering orders from their window to a thriving community hub in San Diego.Jeffrey Brown is a prolific business builder who is passionate about creating fully immersive experiences - from reimagining the bakery industry and serving hot from the oven sourdough and croissants resulting in San Diego's only 5-star bakery to telling Pulitzer-recognized stories through film and photography.Jennifer Chen has a background in e-commerce. She has spent the last 20 years building multi-million dollar brands in the areas of merchandising, product development, and business development. Now as co-founder of IZOLA, Jennifer has been able to utilize this experience and apply it to a new industry.Listen to the full episode to hear:How Jeffrey and Jennifer translated their love of bread into a way to connect with their community during COVID lockdownsHow they infused IZOLA with their values as the business started to grow and how that impacts how their hire and lead their teamWhy they chose to use grassroots funding efforts rather than traditional methods of raising capitalHow therapy helps Jennifer and Jeffrey create boundaries between their relationship and their business and navigate conflictHow their prior work experiences outside the food world have shaped IZOLA's processesLearn more about Jeffrey Brown and Jennifer Chen:IZOLAInstagram: @izolabakeryGoogleLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:EP 57: Toxic Proving, Gender Bias, and the Not-Enough Loop with Wendy Collie
Todays guest is Chris Miller, one half of the husband-wife team behind MIL Pet Photography in the UK. He photographs 30 clients a year as his version of semi retirement and in todays episode he shared why it's worth setting up LinkedIn for your pet photography, and finding a couple of minutes a day to dedicate to the platform.WE COVERED:Working as a husband and wife teamWhy 60 images is too manyIntro in how LinkedIn is working for MILEXTENDED MEMBERS-ONLY EPISODE:Managing so many social channels How does LinkedIn even work?How Chris has reduced the time spent on Social MediaMENTIONED LINKS: LinkedIn for Photographers courseAndrew's VLOG ChallengeChris' LinkedIn post about the career changeLink's to MIL Pet Photography:Website: https://www.millersimage.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millersimage/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millersimage/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mil_pet_photography/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MillersImagePinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/mil_pet_photography/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@milpetphotography
Episode 65Adam Moseley - Hoover (AL) Buccaneer HS Head Baseball Coach / 2X Baseball Team USA World Champion The highly successful Adam Moseley joins the Athlete 1 Podcast. In this episode, we find out why positive leadership matters for today's athlete.Coaching expectations at powerhouse Hoover High SchoolHis approach to pitchingUnique process that incoming freshmen go through when they make the teamWhy visiting other programs is importantWhat practice looks likeExplanation of why Alabama High School Athletic Association suspended him for coaching Team USAHow you handle adversityThe response by coaches around the country who had his backHaving great assistant coaches Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com
One metric that flies under the radar when sales leaders talk about productivity is ramp time.The faster you can get your reps up to speed, the faster they can be productive - yet many leaders and managers tend to focus on activity metrics that come after a rep has been onboarded.But reducing ramp time while increasing the quality of those sales activities is where real growth comes from, and that's the focus of this show of Sell Better.You'll Learn:Why ramp time is critically important and the key business metrics it affectsHow to know what the right ramp time should be for your teamWhy training and onboarding aren't interchangeable - and how to use training to reduce rampToday's Speakers: Nikki Ivey, Ralph Barsi and Ellis StoneIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join here:https://hubs.la/Q01yLCGf0Follow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their game:https://hubs.ly/Q01tLYNJ0Become a member and never miss quota again:https://hubs.ly/Q01tLYRV0
Paul Neal is the founder and Principal Funding Strategist at Vantage Point Commercial Capital, a firm that focuses on helping entrepreneurs, businesses, and real estate investors win by funding their growth and dreams in nontraditional ways.Pareto PrincipleWhy you need a lending partner on your teamWhy the bank is not your friendUnderstanding The Three Legs of the lending stoolHow to buy out your partnerHow and why to own the building you rent, and for less than you'd thinkStay tuned for the spotlight story at the halfway point of the show. As we are joined by an entrepreneur who helps other entrepreneurs with funding, we dive into “5 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know When Raising Capital” from Entrepreneur online, and get Paul's take on it.Follow along here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/5-things-entrepreneurs-need-to-know-when-raising-capital/401458 Paul's unique perspective has been honed over 30 years as an entrepreneur, financial strategist, professional speaker, and executive coach. He took the road less traveled choosing to leave engineering right out of college to become a serial entrepreneur.From great early successes in the 90s and 2000s, to completely losing his primary business in the Great Recession of 2008, to bouncing back and just recently selling another business for a healthy 7-figure sum…he's experienced it all. Paul offers a wealth of experience and passion to the entrepreneurial community in an engaging, upbeat, encouraging, and witty way. He can carry the conversation easily wherever it goes, and your guests will remain engaged and will walk away with valuable and practical insight and advice.Other areas of discussion:-Quiet time everyday-Reinventing yourself over time-Why you shouldn't be afraid of a NOGuest Website: https://vpc.capital/Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-neal-47b8478/That Entrepreneur Show- The podcast where founders of companies and brands share their entrepreneurial journeys, lessons learned, tips for success, and more each Friday since 2019.Email: PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comListen to A Mental Health Break here: https://AMentalHealthBreak.Buzzsprout.comWebsite: https://www.VincentALanci.com/YouTubeShow InstagramHost InstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInFor Digital Editing / Potential Podcast Guests Inquiries, email PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comAdventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenHappy | https://soundcloud.com/morning-kuliIf you enjoyed this week's show, click the subscribe button to stay current.Listen to A Mental Health Break Episodes hereTune into Writing with Authors here
In this episode, you'll also hear:5 reasons you need a book launch teamA step-by-step guide to building your dream teamWhy it matters who you select for your team — and how to make it a win-win experience for everyoneA sneak peek at the final step in the book launch process!As your book launch approaches, make sure you have the right support system in place to make it a success. In other words, make sure you have a dedicated book launch team behind you. Now, if you're like a lot of new authors, you may feel tempted to skip this step of the book launch process. It can be intimidating to think about reaching out to people to form your launch team. But remember, even the most talented people need help at times. A great launch team is more than just extra hands — think of them as friends and colleagues who want to see you succeed and to help you get your God-given message out. Plus, having the right support system makes every task in this process easier and makes every milestone feel more rewarding. 5 Reasons You Need a Book Launch TeamStill on the fence? Here are five reasons you need a launch team for your upcoming book release:Create excitement around the release. A launch team is key when it comes to creating excitement, because they can help spread the word about the book and get people talking about it. As they share the news with their friends and followers, they create interest and anticipation around your release date. This is critical, because it can lead to more sales and higher engagement — something every author wants. Reach more people. Just by the nature of how teams operate, you can reach more people with a launch team than you could on your own. Not only can your team share information about your book with their friends and followers, but they can also help spread the word through a variety of social media platforms. This gives you greater reach than if you only rely on one platform for promotion. Get honest feedback. This one can be a little scary, because we authors can be very protective of our work, but having an honest feedback loop is essential. And a launch team allows you to get honest feedback from readers who are passionate about your work, which can make all the difference. Not only does this feedback help you ensure your book is up to par, but it also provides valuable insights into how readers view and engage with different aspects of the story or character for future reference. Get help promoting your work effectively. Let's face it, promoting a new release requires time and effort — which are not always plentiful when launching a new book. Having a dedicated launch team allows you, the author, to devote more time to other priorities and get more done in less time. Plus, having someone else promote your work takes some of the pressure off of you. Especially if you're not very comfortable putting yourself out there, it can be comforting to have other people take that journey with you and help multiply your efforts.Ensure success. A good launch team provides added assurance that your book launch will go off without any hiccups and that you'll actually reach your goals. Because it's not just you working on this — it's you and the members of your launch team, who all have the same goal and desire to see your message get out there. Everyone knows exactly what needs to be done to achieve this success together, and they're committed to making it happen.Launching a book is no easy feat. But having a passionate launch team by your side makes all the difference. With their help, you can create buzz around your upcoming release, reach more readers through various social media networks, get honest feedback on how well-received your material is, promote effectively without detracting from other tasks at hand, and ultimately ensure success through a team effort. So for Christian authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs looking to maximize your return on investment and create lasting success through launching books, enlisting the right support is essential! You need a launch team made up of eager, capable individuals that can help you accomplish your goals and make your book launch a success. How to Build Your Dream TeamSo how do you put together an effective launch team? There are five basic steps. 1. Be really clear on your book's target audience.This probably isn't a surprise by now! We talk about this step a lot when it comes to writing and publishing books, because there's really no way to escape it. You have to know and understand your target audience to successfully launch and sell your book. So ask yourself: Who do I want to reach with my book? What are their interests? What motivates them? Once you have a good understanding of your target audience, you'll be better equipped to identify potential members of your launch team. While it's tempting to say you're happy to have anyone be a part of your team, you really don't want just anyone. You want people who are actually interested in the topic of your book. People who need help with the exact problem your book addresses, or who especially enjoy the type of story you've written. These are the people who have a vested interest in the success of your book and its launch.2. Start identifying potential team members. Once you're clear on your target audience, the next step is to start identifying potential members of your launch team. As mentioned above, you're looking for people who are passionate about your book's topic. That's the first criteria. But you also want to look for people who are influential within your target audience. For example, these people might have a social media following of their own that they can engage, or they might be part of a sorority, fraternity, or association of some kind. Those can all be extra avenues for getting your message out. Finally, in addition to having a personal connection to your book's topic, it's also good to find people who have a personal connection to you. That's where networking comes in, and that's why it's important to always be networking and building relationships with people. That way, when it comes time to launch your book, you can tap into the relationships you've already built. After all, people who care about you and your success will be much more willing to promote your book than people who don't know you. That leads us to Step #3:3. Build a relationship with potential launch team members. Now that you've identified potential launch team members, it's time to take it a step further and reach out to invite them to join your launch team. As you do, however, keep in mind that how you reach out to them is very important. Don't make it all about you and what you want them to do for your book launch. Instead, personalize each message and explain why you think they would be a good fit for the team. What do you admire about that person? What value can they bring to the table that no one else can? Also be sure to provide information about what being on the launch team entails — what you expect of them and what you hope to accomplish with their help — and what incentives you're offering in return. While it's important to think about the value each team member can provide, you also want to think about and communicate how you can add value to their lives by inviting them to be a part of your launch. This should be a win-win relationship!4. Select your dream team. Now it's time to sort through all the different interactions that you've started having and actually select your launch team members. Some people do this through an application process. This works especially well if you have a large following and lots of connections to leverage. But however you do it, you're going to have to make some tough decisions. You want to select individuals who you think will be most passionate and effective in promoting your book. And yes, those two things have to go together — passionate and effective in promoting. Because someone can be passionate about your book, but if they're not going to share it with anyone, then that won't help you reach your goal. So you need people who are both passionate and willing to promote. In addition, especially if your book is aimed at a wider demographic, try to choose a diverse group of people in terms of age, gender, race, ethnicity, etc. This will help you reach a wider range of readers with your book promotion efforts. 5. Train and motivate your team.This final step is the one where the train tends to go off the tracks. You see, it's not enough just to select a launch team and find people who are both passionate and willing to promote — you also have to train and motivate your launch team. This is a group effort, and you are the leader. Your team members are looking to you for direction. You have to be the one who sets the tone for the whole experience. You need to provide your launch team with all the information they need to know about the book and its release day, and also give them ideas about how they could promote the book effectively on social media and in their personal networks. What's more, don't forget to provide an incentive for their efforts. This could be early access to the book, exclusive content, or even gift cards. The point is to make the book launch a win-win experience for everyone on your team.How can you make your book launch fun and enjoyable for your team members? How will participating in this event make their lives better? Your goal is to ensure that your launch team members have such a great experience that not only do they tell everyone they know leading up to the launch, but the next time you launch a book, they can't wait to be a part of it. You are the leader of this effort, so be engaged, be supportive, be fun, be encouraging, and make this a great experience for everyone!A Successful Book Launch Is a Group EffortReleasing a book is an exciting and — let's be honest — a little bit of a nerve-wracking time. This is a huge milestone in your career! But with so much to do and so little time, you need to leverage a launch team to help you get more done. This team is invaluable when it comes to releasing a book, because they can help you with everything from creating buzz about your release to providing feedback on your work to making sure that your launch is a success. But even with a solid team, you want to give yourself as much time as possible to prepare. For best results, start recruiting your launch team at least 90 days before your book launch. Whether you're a first time book author or a published veteran, mastering the art of book launch success can be tricky. But here's the good news: in the next Book Launch Success Secret, we'll uncover the secrets to planning a successful book launch event. This will be all about getting you great results so your book has the opportunity to shine. And if you want a sneak peek at what's in store, check out the Perfect Book Launch Checklist! BIO:My name is Tamara "Coach Tam" Jackson and I am a published author, Facebook© Certified Digital Marketer, host of the Top 100 Publishing Secrets podcast, and founder of The Christian Authors Network (C.A.N.) Facebook© community. I specialize in helping mission-driven authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs increase their exposure, impact, and income through strategic self-publishing and digital media appearances. Just say yes and we will work together to attract a tribe of loyal followers that 1) "get you", 2) love what you do, and 3) are happy to invest in your book, business, cause, or movement. Plus, we will accomplish all of this without fake, salesy, sleazy, or manipulative tactics. Yes you CAN write, publish, and profit in a way that honors God; join the community today at https://christianauthors.net/fbgroup. GET CONNECTED:Connect with fellow Christian Authors: http://christianauthors.net/fbgroupDownload the Free Christian Author Marketing EBook: https://265point.com/secretsbook1Get Booked as a Guest Speaker for Free: http://christianauthors.netFollow Tam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamaraJacksonTransformationExpert/Interact with Tam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesstamara265/
In today's episode, I chat with Tina Tower, an incredible 7 figure entrepreneur and business coach,, author, mum and happy wife! We go behind the scenes for a raw conversation about team. With Tina's latest mission to help 100 women build million dollar businesses by 2025, this is one conversation not to be missed.Dive in to hear:Why Tina believes “how you start is how you finish” & how it influences her business decision makingThe reason you should opt out when the joy is goneHow healthy boundaries are critical with both your business and teamWhy as entrepreneurs wearing all the hats, some feel easier to take off than others Why you need to give people the chance to opt out before they opt inTina's current journey to expanding her teamSo if going behind the scene into the thought processes and decision making for Tina's current team expansion and the lessons from her previous businesses sounds invaluable - you're right! Don't waste time, tune in now.LINKS:You can find Tina Tower at the links below:Instagram: @tina_towerWebsite: https://www.tinatower.com/Podcast: Her Empire Builder You can find Paula: Website:https://paulamaidens.comInstagram:@paulamaidensconsulting Facebook: @paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams
Country artist Kylie Morgan is simply a delight. She was kind enough to share about her personal life, her career, and what's next.In this episode:What inspired her style of musicWhy she was bulliedWriting with WalkerHer pride and joyGetting to work with her dream teamWhy she was scared of marriageHer view on marriageHow quickly she moved in with her fiancéKeeping up with two musical careersAbout Kylie:Exuberant and ethereal, Kylie Morgan is turning heads with her new EP P.S., out everywhere now. Pairing articulate, coming-of-age revelations with fun up-tempo anthems, P.S. features seven tracks each co-written by Kylie, including her debut single to country radio, “If He Wanted To He Would.” P.S. is the anticipated follow-up to her breakout EP, Love, Kylie – a bold introduction that scored the Oklahoma native a place as one of CMT's Next Women of Country, VEVO's 2021 DSCVR Artists to Watch, and to CMA's coveted KixStart program. Already surpassing 100 MILLION global streams, Kylie has been praised for her “powerful voice” (CMT) with “infectious arrangements, irresistibly clever lyrics and a vibrant, empowering energy” (American Songwriter). On the road this summer, she recently wrapped the GOOD TIME TOUR with Niko Moon after previously opening for artists including Dan + Shay, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Kip Moore, Jason Derulo, Gavin DeGraw, Brett Eldredge and Billy Currington. For more information visit kyliemorgan.com, and keep up with her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
In this week's episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Mike Michalowicz, author of Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself!Mike was on the show back in episode 45 where we discussed how to differentiate your brand so you can grab and keep your customer's attention.But in this episode, we're talking about lessons to help you simplify your business in a way that can make the most impact.Mike's a keynote speaker, a best-selling author, a former Wall Street Journal columnist, and a business makeover specialist for MSNBC. Simon Sinek calls him “the top contender for the patron saint of entrepreneurs.”Mike and I discuss his simple, counterintuitive approach to creating efficiency that frees you up to pay attention to the things that matter - in life and in your work. So regardless if you're leading a team of one, a team of one thousand, or somewhere in between, you need to have an organization that gets things done while you do what only you should do - the strategic, needle-moving, drive-the-business-forward type of work. And that's just what you'll learn from Mike's lessons from Clockwork.Some of the topics we discuss include:The right way to delegate so that you're truly freed up for the work you need to doThe importance of defining and focusing on one core function in your businessThe “superhero syndrome” and why it's so important to be able to remove yourself from the business for the sake of your teamWhy a 4-week vacation is actually valuable to your business and teamWhy the method of “capturing” your team's processes is more valuable than SOPsThe 5 dimensions of your team's workRESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Mike's siteMike's book - Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself
If you're a CEO or entrepreneur who is building your team and scaling your business, then this episode shares the kind of behind the scenes insight that is priceless. I chat with 7 figure entrepreneur, Sarah Parkinson, who has not only scaled her business from 9 to 22 team members, but also acquired two new businesses within the last 12 months. With three young children, Sarah loves that she has built a systemised cloud business giving her the flexibility to be there for her family and kick business goals at the same time.Tune in to hear:The importance of clarity to minimise mistakes and effectively lead your teamWhy boundaries are essential, but require robust systems to support themHow to lean into the discomfort of leading a larger team for a more seamless integrationWhen to detach from doing everything and how to Sarah's Top 3 lessons from growing her team and scaling her businessSo if you're busy navigating building your team as you scale your business, this episode offers all the juicy details so you can benefit from Sarah's experience and minimise possible pitfalls for yourself. Dive in for all the wisdom now!LINKS:To find Sarah - Website: https://diversebc.com.au/Instagram: @diverse_bookkeepingTo find Paula - Website:https://paulamaidens.comInstagram:@paulamaidensconsulting Facebook: @paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear endpoint security? Is it “crowded market, little differentiation?” Syxsense is in that market and building impressive traction. Find out how in today's episode featuring Ashley Leonard, CEO of Syxsense.Syxsense has perfected a tool that unifies the security and management of endpoints. It's the ideal solution for midmarket companies who don't have a large cyber security team or the budget to buy multiple tools and then learn how to make them work together. Join us as we explore what Syxsense does, what's in their secret sauce, and how they've invested in their marketing team to help themselves stand out in a crowded market.You'll Learn:What endpoint security is, and Syxsense's unique approach for mid-market companiesThe current challenges of patching, even for big companies like MicrosoftHow investing in marketing can help you differentiate yourself in a crowded marketTips on how to scale and hire for your sales teamWhy unifying disparate tasks can make you an attractive option for clientsSupport the show
In this week's episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Dennis Geelen, creator of The Zero In Formula!Rarely do we hear anyone talking about an equal and integrated focus on being both customer-centric and innovative. But when you look at some of the most successful brands today, that's their focus.Beyond just saying you're going to focus on being customer-centric or innovative, you must be intentional, and it takes planning down through every layer of every team in your organization.Dennis's Zero In Formula is the plan to help you do just that. Dennis is a customer experience and innovation speaker and consultant. And he's the bestselling author of the book, The Zero In Formula.Some of the topics we discuss include:You need to get your purpose, direction, and systems defined before hiring and focusing on your peopleEvery organization needs to solve indifference in their customers and their employeesYou can solve customer and employee indifference by being equally customer-centric and innovativeHow companies tend to lose their customer-centric focus as they growShould Customer Experience (CX) be owned across a company or owned within one team? How to instill empathy to really know your customersHow to figure out what a customer needs instead of giving them what they wantFive principles to help you instill innovation into your teamWhy diversity and inclusion are valuable for innovationThe traits and behaviors to hire for in order to ensure your team is customer-centricSteps you can take to know if your organization is customer-centricRESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Dennis's siteDennis's book - The Zero In FormulaDennis's courseDennis's tools and resources to build a customer-centric and innovative businessCustomer Camp Clarity Call Cheat Sheets
Paul Neal is the founder and Principal Funding Strategist at Vantage Point Commercial Capital, a firm that focuses on helping entrepreneurs and real estate investors win by funding their growth and dreams in non-traditional ways.Paul's unique perspective has been honed over 30 years as an entrepreneur, financial strategist, professional speaker, and executive coach. He took the road less traveled choosing to leave engineering right out of college to become a serial entrepreneur. From great early successes in the 90s and 2000s, to completely losing his primary business in the Great Recession of 2008, to bouncing back and just recently selling another business for a healthy 7-figure sum... he's experienced it all. Paul offers a wealth of experience and passion to the entrepreneurial community in an engaging, upbeat, encouraging, and witty way. He can carry the conversation easily wherever it goes, and your guests will remain engaged and will walk away with valuable and practical insight and advice.We chat about: Why you need a lending partner on your teamWhy the bank is not your friendHow to get the capital you need to growUnderstanding The Three Legs of the lending stoolHow to buy out your partnerWhy The Entrepreneur is the Hope of the WorldHow and why to own the building you rent, and for less than you'd thinkConnect with Paul Neal!Website: https://vpc.capital/podcast-rei/LIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEWWebsiteJoin the REI Mastermind Network on Locals!Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyStitcherDeezerFacebookTwitterInstagramSUPPORT THE SHOW!Self Managing Your Rental Properties? Get 6 months of RentRedi for $1! Click this link!Get Exclusive Content on Patreon! • https://www.patreon.com/reimastermindGet $10 and Reduce Your Business Costs by Shopping at AppSumo • https://bit.ly/reiappsumoGet $10 Towards Your First Purchase at Drop • https://drop.com/?referer=3DC729"You can invest 10,000 hours and become an expert or learn from those who have already made that...
Would you rather be a business owner or a top-tier business executive?On today's episode, host Mark de Grasse sits down with Kyle Porter, the Director of Strategy at Conklin Media, to talk about the difference between running your own business and becoming a top-tier company executive. Running your own business is not as star-studded as most people would like to believe. But still, the allure of being in charge of everything appeals to many people. On the other hand, most people cannot resist the steady salary and job security of full-time employment. There's no universal answer on whether you should go after employment or self-employment. The good news, as Kyle explains, is you can try your hand at both of these career paths and move back and forth as many times as you want. Tune in to learn the difference between an entrepreneur and a business executive. Discover how you can transition in and out of either career path and still be successful. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:The difference between owning an agency and being employedTips on how to transition from executive to business owner and vice-versaHow to (and why) test your business ideaHow to maintain accountability in your teamWhy you must treat your clients as if they were your own businessThe pros and cons of running a full-stack digital agencyHow to communicate to your customer's problemsLINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Kyle's LinkedInConklinmedia.comOUR PARTNERS:7 Levels of Scale WorkbookFind out your Leadership Trust Score at Ready to Lead.Listen to the #1 Digital Marketing Podcast, Perpetual Traffic Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The DigitalMarketer Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:[Free Download] DigitalMarketer's Canva Holiday Promo PackGrab These 195 Ready-To-Use Canva Templates For 5 Upcoming Holiday Promotions!Holiday Promo Pack
Life might be easier if it came with a manual outlining the pitfalls to avoid and importantly, how to avoid them - and it's absolutely no different in business. We would all love the insider secrets - especially when it comes to hiring and managing teams. So consider this episode your cheat's guide to the most common mistakes made with teams and how you can absolutely be savvy enough to avoid them. Dive in to hear - Why it's important to take a considered approach when hiring, not an anything will do quick fix “bandaid”How clarity will be your best friend when hiring and working with your teamWhy teams thrive and your business elevates with systems and processesHow to make having high expectations work for you, not againstThe critical skill of knowing when to hold on and when to let goThis time efficient, yet power packed episode will give you the insight needed to bypass the headaches and problems and get back to enjoying the process. It might just be the best 20 minutes you spend on your business this week.LINKS:Where to find Paula: If you've found yourself dealing with the consequences of some of these pitfalls and are not sure how to dig yourself out - reach out to Paula below or book in for a free 45 minute discovery call to explore how Paula can help you and your team get back on track fast - https://bookme.name/PaulaMaidensConsulting/45-minute-discovery-callWebsite:https://paulamaidens.comInstagram:@paulamaidensconsulting Facebook: @paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams
In today's episode, I'm joined by Tim Cakir, a Growth Consultant who helps companies, entrepreneurs, and students achieve fast and consistent growth. I'm so excited to have Tim on the show, we connected through mutual friends and I instantly knew I had to invite him to talk about how to include everyone on your team because that's what Create Magic At Work is all about! Tim is a tool addict, so we start off by talking about brainstorming tools he recommends and how to use them to create a common technological space when the idea sparks. Tim explains what is collective intelligence, why should leaders care about it, and how to use it to their advantage so everyone on the team can benefit from it. Tune in as we talk about the difference between data-informed and data-driven leaders and how to hold big leaders to account in making sure that they are being good leaders.In this episode, we discuss:A new perspective on how to make everyone on your team feel includedTools for effective brainstorming sessionsTim's ideas around tapping into the collective intelligence of your teamWhy being data-informed is better than being data-drivenResources from this episode:Brainstorming tools Tim recommends:Confluence by AtlassianNotion EvernoteGoogle DocsCheck out the episode with Aaron Tabacco https://www.buzzsprout.com/1817801/10156563 Connect with Tim:Tim on LinkedInSubscribe to Tim's newsletter “The Growth Letter”Quote“Growth is not from sales, from marketing, from the product. Growth is about having the right people in the right place with the right systems, tools, processes, and the right goals. And that will grow your company.” - Tim CakirConnect with Amy: Sign up for: Create A Burnout Free Team & WorkplaceFree Activity: Three Steps To Love Your Job & Life TodayWork With AmyInstagram: @createmagicatworkWebsite: https://createmagicatwork.net/
Today's podcast is with A.W. Simmons, Operating Partner at Saturn Five. Prior to joining Saturn Five, A.W. had the privilege of leading America's best as both a Ranger-qualified infantry and Green Beret officer, commanding highly-enabled teams worldwide from Afghanistan to the Pacific Rim and Eastern Europe. Given A.W.'s extensive 10 year career in the military, he offers a raw, practical, and extremely heartfelt perspective on leadership.In this episode, you'll hear:The highs & lows of A.W's storyHow to foster authentic connection & intimacy in a teamWhy he believes that the only true long-term asset is trust& so much more.You can connect with A.W. on LinkedIn and learn more about the work he's doing to build companies that bring real value to individuals, families, and communities at Saturn Five by visiting saturnfive.com
“Money seems to be that final taboo topic out there… You don't really have to talk about dollars and cents, but you have to talk about money.”— Cammie DoderDoes talking about money make you feel a little uncomfortable, ashamed, or confused? You're not alone. Money can be one of the most difficult and emotional topics… but it shouldn't be that way.We ALL need to be better at understanding and talking about money!Aspiriant is a wealth management firm that provides a client experience based on care, clarity, and continuity. In this episode, I speak with its Chief Client Officer Sandi Bragar and Chief Marketing Officer Cammie Doder. These women not only empower their clients with the knowledge they need to make informed financial decisions, they also share it through their podcast, Money Tale$, which gives voice to this taboo through the telling of personal stories.You'd better believe that I'm a listener!Episode by episode, Sandi and Cammie fulfil their mission to help their listeners understand what's going on — not only with their bank balances, but with their money mindsets. In this conversation, we dig deep into why it's SO important to understand your finances, both business and personal, and how to redefine your relationship with money for the better!In this episode, you'll discover:How to choose the people who belong on your finance teamWhy you need to understand your money, even when working with finance professionalsWhy you should stay curious about your finances — there is always something new to learn!About Sandi Bragar & Cammie Doder: Aspiriant is a forward-thinking wealth management firm. Chief Client Officer Sandi Bragar and Chief Marketing Officer Cammie Doder are passionate about empowering cclients by helping them navigate the murky waters of the industry and make informed decisions about their financial lives.Highlights:01:04 Intro01:43 Meet Cammie Doder & Sandi Bragar03:14 Client relationships with money05:16 Talk about money06:39 Money & shame09:23 Redefine your relationship 10:50 Build your team12:51 Don't check out of your finances15:39 Always be learning17:31 Never Split the Difference20:16 TakeawaysLinks:Sandi Bragar & Cammie Doderhttps://aspiriant.com/podcastshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sandi-bragar-a4465035https://www.linkedin.com/in/cammiedoderpodcasts@aspiriant.comTwitter: @sandibragar, @cdoderNever Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss and Tahl Razhttps://www.amazon.ca/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805The Business Society: https://thebusinesssociety.co5-Step Roadmap to Biz Finance Freedom: https://melissahoustoncpa.lpages.co/5-step-biz-finance-roadmapWork with me: https://www.melissahoustoncpa.com/work-with-meFollow me on Twitter @melissahcpa and Pinterest @melissahoustoncpacgaand visit my website: https://www.melissahoustoncpa.comNeed a Fractional CFO? Check out The Fractional CFO Agency!
How do you manage a large remote team while motivating your employees to take great care of your customers? By treating them as you'd like them to treat your customers, of course. In this week's episode of the Flying Cat Marketing podcast series, we catch up with Adam Harris. He's the CEO of property management software company Cloudbeds and tells us all about his experience virtualizing human connection while managing a remote team.Adam walks us through the challenges of managing and scaling an entirely remote global team of 600+ people. He also lets us in on how to build an award-winning company culture that'll set you apart in a crowded marketplace.According to Adam, it all comes down to creating a community where people feel valued, celebrated, and supported. This results in fired-up employees who are not only aligned with the company mission and inspired to support each other, but also motivated to take excellent care of their customers. “Your number one asset is your people,” Adam says, “so you better take care of that greatest asset, develop it, give it things that lead to additional incentive.”Adam goes on to explain how he gets people to “bleed blue” right from their very first interview, and shares his tips for hiring smart, motivated, and humble people for the Cloudbeds team.To wind things up, he walks us through how he handles the challenges of juggling multiple tools and communications channels, and why prioritizing open, two-way communication ensures company values are transmitted directly to employees.In this episode:How Cloudbeds went from a team of 3 to 600+ in 10 yearsHow their processes and communication strategies have evolved along the wayHow to build a company culture that gets people fired up and aligned with your mission while setting you apart from competitorsHow to match people with environments that will make them thriveHow to hire for the qualities you want in your teamWhy the C-suite has to be on board with your company cultureHow Cloudbeds handles the challenges of managing and communicating with an entirely remote teamAbout the guest:Adam is the CEO and Co-fouder of Cloudbeds. He has a diversified finance, transmedia marketing, and web technologies background ranging from being a technology investment banker, a technology consultant to emerging business, and the founder of numerous technology startups. Timestamps: 00:52: How Cloudbeds got started 01:51: How their processes and communication strategies have evolved along the way 03:47: How Adam defines the Cloudbeds culture05:14: How and why the Cloudbeds team has grown over the years 05:48: How to build a company culture that gets people fired up and aligned with your mission 08:32: How to match people with environments that will make them thrive10:26: What self-care resources Cloudbeds makes available to their employees 11:39: How to hire for the qualities you want in your team and transmit your values in the interview process 12:26: Why the C-suite has to be on board with your company culture 15:25: How Cloudbeds' company culture sets it apart from competitors 17:58: How Cloudbeds handles the logistics of managing and communicating with an entirely remote team 21:35: Cloudbeds' approach to building their tech stack and collaborating internally 22:23: What's next for Cloudbeds Connect with Adam Harris on LinkedInFollow Flying Cat Marketing on the following channels to get more tips, tactics, & knowledge on content marketingInstagramFacebookLinkedin
Leaders across the world and all industries find themselves in a very similar situation - employee shortages due to the "Great Resignation." The Great Resignation is the ongoing phenomenon where large numbers of employees have been leaving their jobs in search of other opportunities or life changes. But why is this happening in the first place and how can leaders mitigate it to protect their organizations. That is what we are investigating today. Why the Great Resignation? When the Global COVID-19 pandemic struck the world, it caused a large number of people to either be laid off from their job, furloughed, or forced to work from home. This was coupled with the ever increasing "This Great Resignation is due to employees rethinking what work means to them in a post-pandemic world." NPR explains that this “Great Resignation” is due to employees reevaluating what work means to them, how they are valued by employers, and how they spend the majority of their time. Topics In this solo episode I talk about the following topics: What the Great Resignation isWhy psychological Safety is importantHow to establish connection with your teamWhy workplace wellbeing is importantHow to address burnout Check out our new Leader Growth Mastermind and start enhancing your leadership skills today! https://movingforwardleadership.com/mastermind For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website: https://movingforwardleadership.com/208
On today's pod we're stoked to feature Sena Maria of micro.glowSena shares charts her personal and professional evolution from tech employee at one of the world's most renowned Silicon Valley firms to spiritual rebirth and microdosing advocacy in the form of her recently launched brand micro.glow. In this episode, we dive into:Strategies for fully embracing and benefiting from your relationship with microdosing Contraindications and synergies to be mindful of when microdosingPractical considerations for scaling up your mycopreneurial venture by building a teamWhy the early morning hustle entrepreneurial routines might be overratedand more!Please consider rating the podcast and leaving a review wherever you're listening to it - See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Reports of scandals continue to rock both public and private sectors. Nearly one in four employees report witnessing unethical behavior in their workplace. Such actions leave long-lasting impressions internally across the organization and externally across the public at large — damaging not only any influence the bad actors have, but — often unwittingly — that of their teams. It's time to rethink the adage “there's no ‘I' in ‘team'.” Actually, the “I” represents influence, which all team members must embrace if they want their team to excel. Some would go so far as to say that influence is the most important facet of one's personal and professional life. The influence even small actions have will create a ripple effect. Knowing this, we become more consciously aware of the influence we wish to project, which helps us to become the best version of ourselves and, by association, leads to the success of our teams. Brian began his career as an accountant but did not enjoy public accounting. After a short term at a big 6 accounting firm, he started Business Accounting Solutions in 1988, which he later sold to Cornerstone Consulting Group. Recognizing the need many small businesses had for sound management advice, Brian went on to start Individual Advantages, LLC, which was later rebranded DBA IA Business Advisors in 2015, as a think tank to develop customized, yet affordable, management solutions driven by our focus on people, process, and technology. Since 1988, Brian has helped over 18,000 business owners and managers on all seven continents (yes, Antarctica, too). Coming from companies of all sizes, he has helped them make decisions to help them grow personally and as an organization. He has a PhD in organizational psychology, a master's degree in management information systems, a bachelor's degree in accounting, and is a certified Six Sigma master black belt consultant. Topics During this interview Brian and I discuss the following topics: Why he went to Antarticia WHy leaders should be the “I” in the teamWhy being influential as a leader is importantWhy SMART Goals are not the end allWhy understanding your role is crucialDelegate like a proWhy knowing your people is important to avoiding failuresStrategies to find time to be better prepared as a leaderTactics to influence culture change in an organizationHow leaders can can slow down For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website: https://movingforwardleadership.com/205
If you knew the three biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting their own businesses, you could avoid them. In today's episode, host Mandy McEwen sits down with Adam Lyons, founder and CEO of The Smart Blueprint. Adam loves acquiring new companies, but he quickly realized he was reinventing the wheel with every new acquisition. So he sat down and developed a program of SOPs, an easy-to-follow blueprint that works every time, no matter what kind of business you want to buy. Since he came up with The Smart Blueprint, he's helped almost 2000 business owners apply them with great success. Adam believes most businesses fail because they're making one or more of three huge mistakes. Listen in as he walks us through those mistakes, shares practical tips for avoiding them, and tells us what to do instead. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:How to use 3-star Amazon reviews as market researchWhat to do with your company's profits (that most entrepreneurs aren't doing)Four key components to hiring the right person for your teamWhy you shouldn't call your company a “family” (and what to call it instead) LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Smart Blueprint Connect with Adam on FacebookConnect with Adam on IG OUR PARTNERS:7 Levels of Scale WorkbookFree training from BotBuildersCreate an online store with WixSales and Marketing Automation with KeapFind out your Leadership Trust Score at Ready to Lead. Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The DigitalMarketer Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:[Free Download] DigitalMarketer's Canva Holiday Promo PackGrab These 195 Ready-To-Use Canva Templates For 5 Upcoming Holiday Promotions!Holiday Promo Pack
The show is absolutely entertaining, but just remember: you're a marketer in real life, and she plays one on TV. Today's episode is a fun one. Host Mark de Grasse, DigitalMarketer President-turned TV critic analyzes Netflix's Emily in Paris from the perspective of a real-life marketer. In the show, Emily is a Chicago-based marketing junior executive who gets sent to Paris to work with a luxury marketing firm. She's there to help the firm relate to Americans. If you're an aspiring marketer, Mark warns, don't expect things to work out as quickly and easily as they do for Emily. Which you won't, since you know the difference between TV and real life, right? Listen in to hear Mark's fun take on 5 core marketing basics the show gets wrong. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:Why your business development pitches won't get adopted overnight What would really happen if you overstepped the senior marketing teamWhy your IG following won't grow exponentially without a strategyWhy you can't count on running into celebrities on the street LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Emily in Paris on Netflix OUR PARTNERS:7 Levels of Scale WorkbookFree training from BotBuildersCreate an online store with WixSales and Marketing Automation with KeapFind out your Leadership Trust Score at Ready to Lead. Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The DigitalMarketer Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:[Free Download] DigitalMarketer's Canva Holiday Promo PackGrab These 195 Ready-To-Use Canva Templates For 5 Upcoming Holiday Promotions!Holiday Promo Pack
In our newest episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah chats to Howard Tunnicliffe.Howard is Head of Finance - Subscriptions at The Economist, and he helps finance people to move up by mastering soft skills, which is the main subject of today's episode! Howard is also an experienced leader of Financial Planning & Analysis with over 15 years' tenure in global matrixed businesses.What else is covered in this episode?Howard's journey to The EconomistWhy are soft skills so important when it comes to finance?How to assess your finance teamWhy it's important to be aware of soft skillsWhat are the more important skills when it comes to finance?Top tips to develop these soft skills within your finance teamConnect with Howard on LinkedIn
In this conversation, Tom Henriksen talks aboutStarting a career in sales and then getting into techGetting into Agile, as part of a team adopting Agile practices, under a manager's guidanceHis experience of transitioning from an individual contributor to a managerUnderstanding the importance of human skills in agile teamsSome interesting learnings from patterns of behavior in teams, particularly those based on misconceptionsThe fact that humans are hard, code is easyLearning to ‘talk their terms' when connecting with executives, from the Dale Carnegie's bookThe importance of empathy, to be able to understand the other person's perspective and context and use appropriate language and create solutions that would meet their needsHow a visit to observe users for a day gave insights into the what their solution needs to doHaving an experimental mindsetThe importance of managing up, when it comes to adoption of agile practices in a teamWhy rinse-and-repeat would not work when applying what worked in one context identically in a different contextContext matters - and, like many agile coaches say, it depends.Stop selling agile, start aligningBeing aware of the dangers of gaming the system, when there is too much stress only on quantitative measurements and metricsThe trigger for Tom to launch the Agile and DevOps online summits, long before the pandemic hit and all conferences moved onlineHow he is able to bring in multiple perspectives by having track chairsSome experiments being tried in this year's summit, such as live sessions, gamification and the structure of the three days along the Shu Ha Ri themesSome changes or shifts in themes he has seen over the last 5 yearsHis thoughts on curating the content from the summit over the yearsHis suggestions for early stage and mid-career professionalsFor more details on the Agile Online Summit happening this year between October 25 and 27, you can visit https://agileonlinesummit.com/Tom Henricksen is a problem-solving technology professional. He has worked in various roles in technology for over twenty years. Tom has learned how to solve challenging issues in technology and lead technical teamsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomhenricksen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomHenricksen
Elizabeth Galbut is a venture capitalist, designer, professor, and philanthropist. She is Managing Partner of SoGal Ventures, the first female-led millennial venture capital firm, which invests in diverse founding teams in the US and Asia. With over 90 investments to date, she is actively seeking to back exceptional startups revolutionizing how the next generations live, work, and stay healthy. Elizabeth has been recognized as Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Most Powerful Women, Forbes 30 Under 30, JPMorgan's Diversity Champion, and NYC's 33 Under 33 top innovators.This is a very special episode with a slightly different format than usual! Shauna and Elizabeth take a deep dive on the investor side of the startup scene where Elizabeth shares many actionable tips for founders who are looking to get venture capital to scale their brands. Elizabeth openly discusses the perspective of investors, which is a side that a lot of us are not able to see or hear. She goes into detail about the realization of how difficult it is for startups to get funding (especially women) is what led her to be an investor and the research behind female-led startups overall performing better. Elizabeth even takes a moment to talk about how without capital being invested in startups, it's hard for businesses to truly get anywhere. Check out this episode to hear more about:How female founded startups are being funded compared to their male counterpartsHow you can invest in yourself when nobody else has yetWhat to look for when investing in a company or teamWhy becoming an angel investor might be the next step in your future!Check out the full episode here.
Hip and down to earth, Emilie Christenson has created an iconic boutique in Neptune Beach, Florida that celebrates and satisfies women of all ages. It's a rare treasure and a space where Emilie says she delivers true retail therapy. Jaffi's, the 20-year-old boutique, has brought joy and the life she wanted; and she didn't even know it until she took the leap out of corporate. It's her story that got her here — family, challenges, choice, motherhood, and building things her way — that delivers heartfelt inspiration. And lucky for you. She's available every week to offer her fashion forward savviness, love for people and joy for life. In this conversation, you'll hear:How to surround yourself with a great teamWhy taking the leap is imperative if you want to start building your dreamHow family matters through fear and changeWhy faith and staying in real, authentic conversation creates great lifeWhy giving your kids permission to feel heals Resources:One Creative Act's Instagram: @onecreativeactMary Lyn Jenkin's Instagram: @marylynbigfishBig Fish Co.'s Instagram: @livebigfishcoBig Fish Co.'s Website: livebigfishco.com Emilie's Instagram: @emilie_christenson Jaffi's Website: jaffisneptunebeach.com Jaffi's Instagram: @jaffisboutique
In the premier episode of my new podcast Nonprofit Nation, I sat down with my friend and mentor Beth Kanter - the person who convinced me (unknowingly!) that I could have a career working with nonprofits on their digital strategy. Beth Kanter is an internationally recognized thought leader in digital transformation and wellbeing in the nonprofit workplace. Named one of the most influential women in technology by Fast Company, she has over three decades of experience in designing and delivering training and capacity-building programs for nonprofits and foundations. As a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop leader, she has presented at nonprofit conferences on every inhabited continent of the world to thousands of nonprofits. Not only is Beth super fun to have a drink with, she is such a wealth of information and incredibly forward-thinking. Here are some of the topics we discussed: Why we are both very adept typists The future of nonprofit events in a hybrid worldHer best tips for effective virtual meetingsStrategies for managing a hybrid teamWhy inclusion is a vital piece of equityTechniques to increase workplace well-being The impact of artificial intelligence on the social sectorA Beth Kanter quotable: "Passion isn't a sustainable resource - we have to renew it." Connect with Beth: https://bethkanter.org/https://twitter.com/kanterhttps://instagram.com/kanterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bethkanter/Beth's books on Amazon Do me a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts (or your podcast player of choice) - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it!About Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place. She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements. Julia's online courses, webinars, and talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and raise more money online. Clients include GoFundMe Charity, Meals on Wheels America, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
In the Indian fable about the blind men who each touched a different part of the element, we aren’t surprised to see that an argument breaks out. Each man trusted his own perception to guide him. Until someone with sight coached them on their error, they made assumptions about the whole.Within an organization, leaders can easily find themselves in the shoes of blind men. With a limited field of view, they make assumptions about the entire organization, process, and team. Just before recording this podcast episode, I was speaking with the founder of a large, complex organization. She’s found herself at the center of a problem where she’s the sole person resolving conflicts, making decisions, and charting innovative waters. In thinking about our conversation, I reflected on the blind men and the elephant and discovered some important business truths hiding inside the story. In this episode, you’ll get:How to avoid being the bottleneck, even when you are the visionary founder of the organizationThe challenge when leaders focus too much attention on their own specialization and why it’s a roadblock for the teamWhy having historical and real-time context for business decisions may be the most important data to share across the organizationThe 6 steps to UNLOCK innovation in any business in any industryAnd, you’ll hear how you can bring a WHOLE picture workshop to your own organization to see how revealing the truth drives business success.****When you’re ready to Multiply your Impact, your Income, your Margin and your Freedom in business, join hand-selected business owners just like you in an upcoming...For Love of Team™ Intensive:Coming Virtually & In-Person beginning May 2021Our intimate, immersive and interactive 2.5 day experience:1) Sharpens your focus by doing more of the work you love2) Simplifies your business processes. 3) Surrounding yourself with others doing the work that they loveFor Love of Team™ Intensive is an invitation-only event. To connect with Winston to see if this is a fit, book a 35 minute exploratory session using this link.
In this episode I'm speaking with Nicole and Jordan Haddad, the sister-brother team behind Lobo Mau, clothing line specializing in innovative textile design.Lobo Mau, which was founded 13 years ago, is rooted in slow fashion values. It's a zero-waste company that works with local factories and silk screens its original textiles in-house with careful consideration of its social and environmental impact on the world. After being named Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly in sustainability in 2019, Lobo Mau took this momentum to open its flagship store in Queen Village, Philadelphia, carrying other like-minded designers and furthering the brand's slow-fashion ethos.The brand also has plans to expand into the homegoods market. Nicole founded Lobo Mau after completing her Master's in Fashion Design from Drexel University. It became an instant hit with the women of Philadelphia, and she has since cultivated close relationships with her customers. Jordan gained his professional business development experience in the engineering & manufacturing staffing industry. After 4 years in the corporate world, Jordan went back to his small business roots and joined forces with Nicole, modeling their parents, who are Brazilian Jazz musicians and run a small business of their own. Jordan joined Lobo Mau in 2016 and has since tripled company revenue and tripled their internal team.Nicole, Jordan, and I had fantastic conversation about:Approaching sustainability in fashion without getting stuck in perfectionism.The process of building a teamWhy it's important to connect with your local communityAnd what's it's been like opening and running a flagship storeEnjoy!!
Welcome to Episode 138 of Building My Legacy.In this podcast we talk with digital marketer Aaron Welch, the CEO of Lift Digital Marketing. Aaron has been a digital marketer before the job even existed. He shares with us how digital marketing has changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the additional changes he sees on the horizon and how your business can be prepared for them.With today’s more dispersed workforce, business-to-business marketers will face new challenges reaching their target audience, Aaron tells us. He also reminds all marketers that your digital marketing efforts won’t be successful unless they are backed by strong marketing fundamentals: identifying your audience, clear messaging, a competitive offer and effective promotion. So if you want to know:Why intent-based marketing is so important todayHow building partnerships can be as effective as building your sales teamWhy it has become more difficult to reach folks through social mediaAll about marketing audits: Why? How? How often? And by whom?The importance of using tracking and analytics to prioritize your marketing effortsHow to pick a good marketing agency About Aaron WelchAaron Welch is the CEO of Lift Digital Marketing, a full-service digital marketing agency that specializes in generating new leads for businesses focused on growth. With more than 20 years of experience, Aaron has witnessed first-hand the ever-changing developments in the digital marketing industry. He has worked in and with Fortune 100 companies and has extensive experience with marketing for high-tech companies, which offer highly complex products and solutions. As a result, he is able to combine his digital marketing expertise and passion for technology to help companies market more efficiently. More information about Aaron and his company is available at his website, https://lift-digital.net About Lois Sonstegard, PhDWorking with business leaders for more than 30 years, Lois has learned that successful leaders have a passion to leave a meaningful legacy. Leaders often ask: When does one begin to think about legacy? Is there a “best” approach? Is there a process or steps one should follow?Lois is dedicated not only to developing leaders but to helping them build a meaningful legacy. Learn more about how Lois can help your organization with Leadership Consulting and Executive Coaching:https://build2morrow.com/Thanks for Tuning In!Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post.Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates.And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.Please leave a review right now. Thanks for listening!Building My Legacyhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/building-my-legacy/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/episode-138-aaron-welch-on-how-to-make-your-digital-marketing-more-efficient-building-my-legacy-with-lois-sonstegard
Welcome to Episode 138 of Building My Legacy.In this podcast we talk with digital marketer Aaron Welch, the CEO of Lift Digital Marketing. Aaron has been a digital marketer before the job even existed. He shares with us how digital marketing has changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the additional changes he sees on the horizon and how your business can be prepared for them.With today’s more dispersed workforce, business-to-business marketers will face new challenges reaching their target audience, Aaron tells us. He also reminds all marketers that your digital marketing efforts won’t be successful unless they are backed by strong marketing fundamentals: identifying your audience, clear messaging, a competitive offer and effective promotion. So if you want to know:Why intent-based marketing is so important todayHow building partnerships can be as effective as building your sales teamWhy it has become more difficult to reach folks through social mediaAll about marketing audits: Why? How? How often? And by whom?The importance of using tracking and analytics to prioritize your marketing effortsHow to pick a good marketing agency About Aaron WelchAaron Welch is the CEO of Lift Digital Marketing, a full-service digital marketing agency that specializes in generating new leads for businesses focused on growth. With more than 20 years of experience, Aaron has witnessed first-hand the ever-changing developments in the digital marketing industry. He has worked in and with Fortune 100 companies and has extensive experience with marketing for high-tech companies, which offer highly complex products and solutions. As a result, he is able to combine his digital marketing expertise and passion for technology to help companies market more efficiently. More information about Aaron and his company is available at his website, https://lift-digital.net About Lois Sonstegard, PhDWorking with business leaders for more than 30 years, Lois has learned that successful leaders have a passion to leave a meaningful legacy. Leaders often ask: When does one begin to think about legacy? Is there a “best” approach? Is there a process or steps one should follow?Lois is dedicated not only to developing leaders but to helping them build a meaningful legacy. Learn more about how Lois can help your organization with Leadership Consulting and Executive Coaching:https://build2morrow.com/Thanks for Tuning In!Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post.Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates.And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.Please leave a review right now. Thanks for listening!Building My Legacyhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/building-my-legacy/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/episode-138-aaron-welch-on-how-to-make-your-digital-marketing-more-efficient-building-my-legacy-with-lois-sonstegard
Have you noticed a lack of focus permeating your day-to-day? What about less productivity from your team than was typical of them pre-pandemic? There are a variety of contributing factors for these realities, and in this episode, Jenni Catron explores some of them and offers wise advice about how to lead yourself through them.In this episode, you'll learn...What decision fatigue is and how it's affecting you and your teamWhy your team isn't as productive as it once wasHow to lead yourself well in the face of decision fatigue and languishingHow to be proactive rather than reactive4 steps to self-leadership in today's chaosCloutThere's a Name for the Blah You're Feeling: It's Called Languishing by Adam Grant7 Steps to Determining Your Passion Connect with 4Sight Coach Carey O'ConnorMost of Carey's early leadership experiments were developed growing up as the middle of 10 children. She began her career 20 years ago, launching and directing leadership and discipleship programs for Native American youth and young adults on the Navajo Nation.After serving in multiple staff roles, Carey currently serves as co-lead pastor of Christian Life Fellowship - focusing on vision, strategy, and leadership development. She navigated a 3-year transition of leadership from a long tenured pastor while overseeing a culture shift. She is passionate about helping other churches lead through the rarity of healthy transitions. Carey works with organizations facilitating leadership workshops and one-on-one coaching with enneagram work, strategic planning and leadership talks. She currently serves on advisory teams for discipleship strategies in cross cultural ministries and is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God advance through disciple making movements throughout the world. Carey and her husband, Jeff, live and work together in Port Edwards, Wisconsin, raising their 5 kids while restoring their 115 year-old Victorian farmhouse fixer upper. The month she turned 40, she ordered a plant from QVC and went antiquing. This is very concerning to her.
In this episode, Kiirsten May and Alex Varricchio co-founders of UpHouse, a marketing agency that elevates in-house teams and their brands, share their insights and perspectives on fostering creativity at the workplace. Insights they share include: What is creative thinkingWhy is it an issue in most organizationsHow to best go about fostering creativity at the workplaceWhat are the benefits of creative thinkingA framework you can use to foster creativity at the workplaceWhy people in organizations need distance for creative thinkingWhy create distance from people on your teamWhy create distance from the processWhy create distance from industryand much more... Discover more at https://www.sproutworth.com/how-to-inspire-creativity-at-the-workplace
In This Episode You’ll Hear About:How his parents’ business and his upbringing created the drive to work hard and how Amit’s always been an entrepreneurWhat he learned in college at Penn, why he went into investment banking upon graduation, and what got him back into being an operator What valuable business lessons he learned while in private equity working with a variety of companies and processing a lot of what would become a part of his leadership styleWhat he learned from his ten years of building Arctic Zero, self-funded, with a supportive team and why his wife won’t go grocery shopping with him anymoreWhat led to the start of Velocity Snack Brands and why they are able to create incredible opportunities for great brands who serve a niche better-for-you snack marketWhat lessons were learned and difficulties persevered through during COVID and what has changed within the organization because of itHow Amit and his team do meetings differently and why they are always striving to make meetings more efficient, more decision oriented, and time sensitive for everyone on the teamWhy the way interviews are conducted at Velocity helps train the whole team to be more equipped for future leadership and also gives everyone ownership in the processWhy Amit believes that vulnerability and transparency are crucial in leading a successful organization and scaling a company for the long termTo Find Out More:VelocitySnackBrands.comQuotes:“I feel like this is why representation actually matters so much. You have to be able to see something and see yourself in that position in order to achieve it.”“Really if I can do your job better than you, you shouldn't work for me. I really shouldn't be able to do anyone's job.” “I really believe in the best idea winning regardless of the position or title.”“I also think there's no job that I won't do. I mean, whether it's wiping counters, taking out the trash, I believe no job is beneath any of us. And we're all rowing on the boat together. So all the efforts help.”“At some point, you have to understand that there has to be a market and a price fit for your product.”“I always tell my team, never, never accept the status quo. Never accept no. Or "That's the way it is." Or "That's the way other people do it." “I think bringing a data driven approach to both pitching the product, to developing the product, to selling the product is really critical in today's marketplace.”“You have to have some emotional connectivity to consumers. You have to resonate with them.”“I think the magic is really in figuring out what consumers love your brand or what consumers to target and what is the true messaging that resonates with them.”“My belief is that there are a lot of great brands out there who do have that emotional connectivity to their consumer base and do service a niche demographic. And they deserve to be.”“If you're only in a swirl, you can't think upstream. And it's really as a leader, it's our job to think upstream.”“Meetings should not just be informational, because then you should just share the info. Send an email. Right? And so just even little things like that free up people's time and energy to focus on strategy.”“All meetings need to have in the first sentence of the invite, "This meeting is to discuss X in order to decide Y." And so that forces a decision from each meeting. Meetings should be 10 percent informational, 50 percent discussion, 40 percent decision or action oriented.”“I think that I get the best out of my team when I'm honest with them, when I'm human with them and we make mistakes like the rest of them. And so I think just being able to say that allows you to be human.”“I can't expect transparency and accountability from my team if I can't be transparent and accountable to them.”“Hopefully every mistake and everything you want to change, you change. There's always time. There's time now. Let's make that impact and move forward.”“You have to empower the team to do the work, and you have to empower the team to make the decisions. And part of that is trusting. Part of that is verifying. And part of that is training.”
Building a strong system of operations for your business is critical when expanding your team. That’s why episode 18 of the VIP Access Podcast is about Scaling your Team the Right Way! In this episode of VIP Access Podcast, Liz Illg of Liz Illg Consulting and Boutique Agency sharing the importance of a well built system of directions, and actionable steps you can take right now to begin expanding your team efficiently. Some of the talking points Liz and I go over in this episode include:Constructing standard operating procedures for your businessHow to stop micromanaging your teamWhy building a blueprint of your business operations is so valuableBuilding a team that will stick with youScaling a business can be overwhelming, but with these tips you can build a successful plan of action to do so. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on marketing and to hear even more about the points outlined above.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 subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH MELANIE HERSCHORN:InstagramJoin the VIP Digital Marketing Tips Facebook groupSchedule a Call with Melanie!Is your Content helping you land clients? Take the quiz to find out!
The REITE Club Podcast - Real Estate Investing for Canadians
Guest: Jon Tenbrinke, Contractor & Owner Jon started his company in August 2017 and has been extremely successful ever since. Black Jack Contracting has completed hundreds of secondary suite additions and loves working with investors since there are no husbands and wives fighting over tile selection! In this episode you will learn about: When to call your contractorWhat to look out for when analyzing a propertyWhat can make or break your budgetConsider having a designer on your teamWhy hiring experienced trades mattersWhat's behind the walls matters most... Get in touch with Jon:Website: http://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/Email: jon@blackjackcontractinginc.com This episode has been brought to you in part byBlack Jack Contracting - https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/ Elevation Realty - http://www.elevationrealty.ca/ Butler Mortgage - https://www.butlermortgage.ca/
The Deep Wealth Podcast - Extracting Your Business And Personal Deep Wealth
"Your acres of diamonds are right in front of you waiting to be discovered." - Jeffrey Feldberg and Steve WellsJeffrey Feldberg and Steve Wells are the founders of Deep Wealth. The M&A journey for Jeffrey and Steve began when they said "no" to a 7-figure unsolicited offer. Immediately, the two said "yes" to mastering the art and science of a liquidity event. Two years later, Jeffrey and Steve said "yes" to a 9-figure offer. On the process, Jeffrey and Steve increased their company value 10X.How did Jeffrey and Steve increase their company value 10X and go to a 9-figure liquidity event?Jeffrey and Steve created a proven 9-step solution on how to successfully prepare. The Deep Wealth Experience has you learn the 9-steps of preparation in 90-days. At the end of the 90-days you have a launch plan and certainty that you capture the maximum value.SHOW NOTES75% to 90% of businesses listed for sale to failPreparation, Or Lack Of It, Will Either Make Or Break Your Liquidity EventWhy you'll learn about your business and marketplace through preparationHow revenue and profits increase as a result of preparationWhy due diligence from you future buyer isn't enough and too late in the processDo You Run Your Business Or Does Your Business Run Without You?The importance of losing your golden handcuffsWhy you'll find and solve new painful problems for your customersThe power of a market disruptionWhy your enterprise value goes up when it runs without youThe power of keeping a thriving and profitable business forever or selling it tomorrowWhen Your Advisory Team Works, Your Dream WorksThe common mistakes business owners make by using their existing lawyerThe six members of your liquidity event advisory teamWhy the advisory team is not complete until you hire a Chief Exit AdvisorThe role of a Chief Exit Advisor and how this individual helps you win bigLiquidity Events Mistakes Include Thinking Like A Seller Instead Of A BuyerThe power and leverage created when you think like a buyerUnderstanding the different types of buyersWhy you must find each buyer's problem they are hoping your company will solveThe power of the Richter Reverse RFP to find the buyer with the best cultural fitLiquidity Event Mistakes Include Not Finding The Hidden Rembrandts In Your AtticYour business is world-class in at least one area and it's your mission to discover thisWhy Rembrandts increase your enterprise value and keep your deal engaging for buyersHow Rembrandts help grow your business and increase profitsThis podcast is brought to you by Deep Wealth. Are you thinking about a liquidity event? You have one chance to get it right and you better make it count. The 90-day Deep Wealth Experience gives you the certainty to capture your maximum value. You'll master the 9-steps of preperation we created for our 9-figure exit. Click here to book your free exploratory call.Enjoy the interview!SELECTED LINKS FOR THIS EPISODEThe Acres of Diamonds StoryJeffrey Feldberg on LinkedInArticle: "5 Liquidity Event Mistakes That Will Make You Cry"Steve Wells on LinkedInThe Deep Wealth ExperienceBook Your FREE Deep Wealth Exit Call
The Podcasting University - Podcasting Tips to Start a Podcast
In this episode of the podcasting university, we have a special guest whose first podcast, "Karma is a Witch" created waves by crossing a few lakh listens in just a couple of months.Listen to his success mantra and all the things that helped him in creating and promoting a podcast that had many firsts to its name and what's his plans with Prathidhwani.What we discussed on the showHere are some of the things we discussed on the show today -Why it is important that you believe in your Content firstThe importance of teamwork when working with a teamWhy you need to be proud of the content you have producedThe importance of reaching out to your close circles to kick off your promotionHow being passionate can make you do crazily productive thingsMore InformationYou can find more information including the show notes and the resources at https://thepodcastinguniversity.com/being-passionate-with-chethan-narayanaswamy/You can follow me on social media at -Instagram - https://instagram.com/podcastinguniversityTwitter - https://twitter.com/thepodversityJoin my FREE 10-day eCourse to learn how to start a podcast - https://thepodcastinguniversity.com/free-guide Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Companies everywhere found themselves ill-equipped to handle 2020’s barrage of pivots, curveballs, and pitfalls. Sales enablement, the discipline of providing real-time lead intelligence, more efficient processes, and shareable content to your sales team, became a major differentiator in many industries. Arming your sales team with the proper tools and processes to face the uncertain future is what sales enablement is all about, but this strategy can be particularly difficult for startups. We talk about the challenges and opportunities of sales enablement for startups with Amy Looper, Founder of Relativity Consulting, in this episode of the Modern Sales Management podcast. Amy’s company specializes in sales advisory and enablement services for innovative technology companies. She feels that utilizing the right sales content, processes, and enablement tools will be the key to your company’s success in 2021. Our discussion also covers: How to focus on the right processes to make sales easier for your teamWhy sales managers in the tech space need to be liaisons between the sales and technology teamsHow to help your startup sales team overcome common barriers and pitfallsTips on setting benchmarks and focusing on the right metrics to grow sales revenueHow to seize the biggest opportunities in the startup world of salesWhy startup buying and selling cycles can be so complex and how to cut through the noise on your path to successHow to build a sales infrastructure that is designed to support your best possible outcomesTips on sales team evaluation and developmentHow to dial into your buyer and serve them continuously throughout the pre-sales and post-sales processHow to determine if your startup is ready to hire a salesperson or teamSales forecasting tips and tricksHow to test your client’s commitment to make sure you’re focusing on your ideal customerHow to identify the benchmarks in your startup’s sales process that indicate it’s time to invest in sales leadership and developmentWhy aligning your sales and marketing team should be a blue chip strategy for your company in 2021 Learn more about Amy’s company by visiting its website or connecting with her on LinkedIn. Subscribe and listen to all episodes of the Modern Sales Management podcast on your favorite podcast app or by visiting ModernSalesManagement.com.
How many times has something happened in life where we blamed someone besides ourselves for the outcome? Didn’t get a promotion: it’s your bosses fault for being greedy! Ran late to work: it’s all the other drivers faults, not yours! Investment property having problems: it’s the tenant doing all the damage!Ryan Michler, founder of the Order of Man, sees this sort of victim mentality as a massive block to our full potential. He makes the well-put point that all we can do is control our effort, we can’t control others.This realization didn’t come easy, though. Ryan realized this after a tough fight with his partner, leading him to reevaluate not only their relationship, but the way he shifted blame on others, in an unhealthy way.Now Ryan interviews the men that he looks up to on his own podcast, all while running his organization/brotherhood of those part of the “Order of Man”.It’s not easy to stay humble and calm all the time, especially in the state of our current world, but Ryan does as good of a job as any to remind us all that our future is in our hands, and all we can do is try our best, consistently.In This Episode We Cover:Why we all need to practice humility, ownership, responsibility, and sovereignty The importance of having a “servant’s mindset” even as a business ownerHow to constantly add value to whatever you do in lifeWhy we should shift our focus to our efforts and not other’s effortsWhy having children makes you want to be better and push harderThe importance of owning and running a business, even at a young ageDropping the “I” and using the “We” when leading a teamWhy “the win” is simply “playing the game”And So Much More!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets PodcastBiggerPockets book storeThe Intention JournalOrder Of Man PodcastClick here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/show429
Frank and Ian compare their floundering fantasy football team management to the world of business. Fortunately for Frank, he is much better at execution with his business than he is with his fantasy roster. Topics in this podcast: How to narrow down a funnel of candidates when hiring How to hire slow and fire fastWhy context matters when evaluating a candidate's accomplishmentsHow to become a great storyteller in an interview (important for both the candidate and interviewer alike)What it is like to work for a company that cuts the bottom 10% every yearThe limitations of constantly upgrading your teamWhy employee loyalty is only as strong as company loyaltyAs your company grows, your talent must evolve With good people, it is not always about the metricsRespect your competition, but don't focus on them
Thomas Tsitouridis is truly a jack of all trades. As a kid, he was used to helping on the project-management side of his parent’s 64-unit apartment building (taking out the trash, helping with tenants, and so on). He later realized that real estate investing would hold a special place in his future.Thomas later worked for a construction manager, then chose to start his own construction business, property management business, and long term buy-and-hold business. Using the experience and cash flow from his construction business, Thomas found that he could amplify his money by buying deals and using his own team to do the construction and rehab.Now Thomas (and his partner) are buying multifamily deals, fixing them up, and getting sustainable cash flow, so they can retire early. Within his first year as a real estate investor, he has already learnt a lot. Thomas shares some great tips on tenant management, system automations, construction, and even financing so you can get better ROI earlier on! In This Episode We Cover:What to look for when partnering up with other investorsThe importance of having a great broker on your teamWhy you need to take action and lock down your first deal How to facilitate a rent increase while having empathy for tenantsHow to split responsibility between you and your partnerWhy ARM loans are a great choice for the BRRRR strategyManaging tenants while controlling your own emotionsWhy you need to ask the stupid questions to be smarter later onHow to start automating everything in your real estate businessAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowReal Estate Rookie Facebook GroupAshley's InstagramTony's InstagramRealtor.comBiggerPockets CalculatorsBiggerPockets InsightsChaseBuildiumTidying Up with Marie KondoCheck the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/rookie39
In Episode 10 of Business Breakthrough Thursdays, mental toughness expert Matt Phillips speaks about the true business differentiator. Matt, a former pro athlete, helps business leaders transform their teams and crush their strategic goals. His focus is the one differentiator that makes the difference between business success and failure: mental toughness. Learn:What mental toughness is and why it is important How to build a strong teamWhy fear is your friendHow to respond instead of reactWhat athletes can teach business leaders about perseverance and resiliencyHow to apply the "film review" concept to address performance issuesHow baseball can teach you to accept failure (a .300 batting average means you fail 7 out of 10 times)The five elements of mental toughness, according to Matt, are:ConfidenceFocusEmotional controlEnergyConsistent actionsThese five elements are instilled in athletes by their coach. Matt coaches business leaders to use these same five elements in their day-to-day lives to achieve success. He offers three big pieces of advice in the podcast:Belief in yourself trumps all other beliefsBe direct, and be bluntTake care of yourself first during your entrepreneurial journeyMatt Phillips is the Founder & CEO of Pro Athlete Advantage, and is regarded as one of the leading experts on human performance and mental toughness development in the world. A former professional baseball player, Matt discovered that peak performance requires a dominant “inner game”. Using his Mental Toughness approach, Matt teaches business leaders and professional athletes how to systematically build their confidence, focus, emotional control, and energy so they can take their game to the next level. Matt counsels corporations on how to build high performance leaders and teams to crush their financial and strategic goals. His unique business model, a five-step process called "Ignite Your Mindset," is a mental toughness program that helps corporate teams and leaders increase their self-confidence so they take consistent action towards their goals, get laser-focused on hitting their numbers and results, master their emotions, and make sure they have high energy every day so they come to work to perform at the peak of their capabilities.
Most CEOs have a vision or value proposition that is the backbone of their company and corporate strategies. Quite frequently, however, that value proposition isn’t communicated to or followed by the sales team (and other important departments). Value proposition misalignment and confusion can wreak havoc on your growth plan as departments market to the wrong customers, work towards different goals, and use the wrong tools and messaging to sell products and services that they don’t fully understand. We talk with Angela Rakis, Founder of Metis Sales Solutions, about bringing the c-suite and sales teams together to work towards a shared value proposition in our newest episode of the Modern Sales Management podcast. Angela has over 20 years of experience selling for companies like IBM and Xerox and now she consults with smaller companies to create sales plans, find customers, and grow sales. Angela and I also discuss: Why there is often a disconnect between operations and sales and how to avoid itTroubleshooting tips for companies with low sales revenueWhat are common roadblocks to value proposition adoption and how to overcome these challengesPointers on getting executives and sales teams to work well togetherHow to create a sales system that produces predictable revenueWhy referrals are more important than ever How to leverage your network to win target accounts through referralsTips on creating a referral partner network to drive sales revenueHow to create a sales playbook that will be adopted company-wideWhy the sales playbook is not just for your sales department and how to get all hands on deck to help your sales teamWhy role-playing is a forgotten tool in sales and how to leverage this strategy to push your company’s value propositionInsights on how executives can attract and retain top talentHow to align your KPIs with your CRM and sales playbookHow sales is changing and how you can stay ahead of the curve in 2021 (and beyond) Connect with Angela on LinkedIn and learn more about her company by visiting her website. Subscribe and listen to all episodes of the Modern Sales Management podcast on your favorite podcast app or by visiting ModernSalesManagement.com.
Being a successful salesperson doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll make a great sales manager. After all, the customer-centric skill set that helps you close deals is much different than the team-focused skills needed to coach, motivate, and inspire a diverse group of salespeople. We talk about effective sales management tactics and sales rep coaching techniques with Chris Jordan, Vice President of Sales at CampusLogic, on a new episode of the Modern Sales Management Podcast. Chris has led sales teams of various sizes across multiple industries and shares valuable insight on building and managing successful teams. He emphasizes that personal development is just as important as pipeline development when it comes to motivating your sales team and driving revenue. Our conversation also includes: Effective sales coaching frameworks and philosophiesHow to use sales team assessments/evaluations to develop salespeople and leverage their strengthsActionable tips for improving 1:1 sales meetingsHow to set realistic sales goals/quotas for your salespeopleMeasuring sales rep success through pipeline development and forward progressionWhy some sales reps have trouble talking about money/pricing with customers and how to help them overcome this hurdleHelpful interview tips when evaluating a prospective salesperson for your teamWhat are some common challenges sales managers face when it comes to hiring and how to combat these issuesHow to encourage your sales team to follow the same sales process without killing their individualism How to evaluate your sales pipeline to account for an individual rep’s strength and weaknessesHow remote sales is changing sales leadership techniquesWhat “Zoom fatigue” is and how you can re-energize your team when they hit a plateauHow to embrace communication technologies (i.e. Microsoft Teams, Slack, Flock, etc.) to maintain connection on a remote sales teamWhy you should end every sales rep 1:1 with two questions: “How can I help you?” and “How can I make your life better?” Connect with Chris on LinkedIn or follow him on Twitter. Subscribe and listen to all episodes of the Modern Sales Management podcast on your favorite podcast app or by visiting ModernSalesManagement.com.
#023: This week's episode of The Verblio Show features Chris Rudolph, digital agency coach and founder of Freedom Business Family. A true lifelong coach, Chris began his career with the Chicago Bulls. Since trading ballplayers for business owners, however, his focus has been on helping clients find success in both their business and their work-life balance.In our conversation, we chat about his approach as a coach and the lessons he's learned as a business owner himself, with a host of broad-ranging insights to dig into along the way:One bold step to get yourself out of the weeds as an agency owner (Hint: It will require you to actually have an OOO message)How agencies can lead with a strong ROI and quick win to set themselves apartThe importance of both goals and systems, and why you need two types of people on your teamWhy “how” isn't always the right question – and what to ask insteadChris also has a special offer for our Verblio listeners: Check out their video at https://www.verblio.com/show for a link to schedule a free 1-on-1 Agency Growth coaching session with the man himself. https://www.verblio.com/The Verblio Show is your weekly cocktail of content marketing fun and fruitful conversation. Hear the full interview with Verblio's CEO Steve Pockross and talk with more marketers, digital agencies, and an assortment of thought leaders anywhere you get your podcasts!
We sometimes talk about the low bar of real estate as a good thing because what other business can you start at such a small initial investment and then scale to massive heights? On this week’s episode of the All in Real Estate Podcast, David & Joe chat with Kelly Cook, founder of the Kelly Cook Real Estate Group with Keller Williams Arizona Realty, about how he went from college Wide Receiver to player agent hopeful, to a real estate agent all because of an accidental encounter with air filters in his apartment. In this show learn: How Kelly has used a “pod model” to scale his teamWhy staying humble enough to do things others won’t is so importantWhat lead generation systems produce the best resultsHow a conversation with Warren Buffett still sticks with Kelly to this dayAnd so much more! As always, David & Joe are always on the hunt to provide great talent with great value. If you have questions reach out to them on Instagram. Interested in a career in real estate? Contact davidmorse@kw.comInterested in investing in real estate? Contact quattrucci@kw.comInterested in appearing on the show? Tell us why here. Find all the show notes as well as tools and resources to go all in on your real estate business at https://aipodcast.co/show/13 Follow David on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and all that jazz: @daviddmorse Follow Joe on all that jazz too: @joe.quattrucci
Marcus Cauchi racked up more than 30 years experience in the sales biz and now spends his days showing clients how they can cut out the useless fat from their selling, management and recruitment. In this week's episode Marcus pulls no punches and shares;How to get the best out of your 3rd Party, Wholesale and Channel Sales PartnersHow to recruit the best Salespeople for your teamWhy selling through 3rd Party and Wholesale channels isn't a “Get Out of Sales Free Card”Why channel partners are “coin operated”Why - if you don't help your channel partners make their 2nd deal within the first 90 days – most will go dark on youThe equation that shows you how many of your salespeople and wholesale partners are actually delivering for youWhy the global pandemic has made an effective partner channel a necessityWhy Skills, Experience and Historical Results are all “lag indicators” of success when it comes to hiring sales peopleMarcus is the host of a wonderful podcast - not to mention an in demand trainer, coach, speaker and consultant who frequently writes on all subjects related to sales and selling - and is the co-author of MAKING CHANNEL SALES WORK: Ten Tools to Create a World-Class Third-Party Selling Program.There is so much useful, real world advice in this episode that I'm amazed we managed to fit it all into 30 minutes
How do the principles in music apply to work teams? My guest Dr. Pelè explains this clear connection in our conversation and in his new book, The 7 Songs of a Successful Team. Dr. Pelè blends his passion for music with his purpose to help leaders and teams achieve the success they seek, and you’ll feel his enthusiasm for both topics in this interview! You’ll also find out how you can listen to the songs that are part of each chapter in the book – the story will come to life, and you’ll love the melody and lyrics.You’ll discover: The difference between Emotional Literacy and Emotional IntelligenceThe elements of Harmony that are essential in music and in a teamHow “Profitable” and “Happiness” work together to create a harmonious teamWhy music-based training is uniquely designed to make training stick
Your team is either your greatest asset or greatest liability in crisis. Teams either become more unified or more divided when put under pressure. The good news is that, though there are many aspects of life we can't control right now, this is within your control. Your #1 job right now is to create connection for your team. The question is how? How do we build unity among our team members, especially in light of remote work, virtual meetings and social distancing? In this episode, 4Sight Founder and CEO Jenni Catron shares strategies to keep your team connected. Listen in to learn: How to overcome the challenges of working virtuallyHow much time you should spend with your teamWhy your old structures and rhythms still matterWhich team values should take priority right nowHow to nurture your team members as whole peopleBe sure to check out these FREE resources from the 4Sight Group that will aid you in keeping your team connected:7 Ways to Nurture Your Team Culture in Turbulent Times Video and PDF GuideCulture Workbook: 3 Keys for Developing a Thriving Team
The advantages of a high performing teamWhy listen Learn about the research showing that being part of a high performing team has many advantages than less or low performing teams, ranging fromHaving more ideasDevelop leaderships abilities in othersWorks favourably in flatter organisationsCreates pride and teamworkAllows the manager and leader to focus on more high value workFacilitates better management of diversityConnect With Maree BurgessOn LinkedInOn Twitter: @mareebOn Facebook or search @burgessmareeOn Instagram: @Maree_BurgessThank You for Tuning In!If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast at https://www.mareeburgess.com/podcast to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!If you are looking to enhance and develop your leadership skills please contact me to find out how.
In this episode, Thibaud Clement, CEO of Loomly shares how to fuel growth with a social media marketing content strategy. Insights he shares include: Why Thibaud chats to at least 100 customers a day.How to make sense of all the information and requests customers send your wayWhy Thibaud launched Loomly depite the intense competition in the social media marketing space. What makes for a successful social media marketing teamWhy original content is the only way forward for a social media marketing content strategyHow to identify the types of content that will produce a positive ROIHow highly regulated industries can best make use of social media marketing content without harming their brand.Why responsiveness cannot be ignored in your social media marketing content strategyHow to enter and scale advertising on social mediaLoomly's north star metricHow Loomly deals with churnHow to determine whether you should invest in customizing content for client acquisition Discover more - https://www.sproutworth.com/how-to-fuel-growth-with-a-social-media-marketing-content-strategy/
On this episode WLPWR, Saint Boogie, and Brian Onrea welcome emerging producer Stacey “S.O.S.” Owens to the show. They discuss:His musical background and influences growing up in DetroitBeing discovered at a young age by Mario Winans and leaving Michigan for Miami to work with major superstar artistsLeaving Florida to Los Angeles and back to Atlanta where he eventually found his wayProducing for Atlanta legends like Shawty Lo (RIP) and eventually connecting with Ne-Yo to produce records for his last 2 albumsHow the “U Deserve” record on the “Good Man” Ne-Yo album came aboutConnecting with WLPWR and the Gray Matter CollectiveAlso discussed this episode:New Music from Kanye West/Kid Cudi, Jorja Smith, Ne-Yo and Future (SuperFly Soundtrack)What’s going on with Future’s music? Is his buzz still big?How are the 3 Kanye produced albums sounding so far?The Free Game Team had a chance to go check out the book release/listening party for Rap-A-Lot Records founder J.Prince. (His new book “The Art & Science of Respect” is available for pre-order NOW wherever books are sold.) They discuss this event overall and share a few clips from the question and answer session where J.Prince talked about:What are the rules of engagement in rap beef and why he intervened in the Pusha T/Drake Fued What are the ingredients to a strong teamWhy you have to leave the streets behind in order to be successful in businessHis business relationships with Suge Knight and Irv GottiManaging boxers and producers as well as rappersIf you like this episode, comment, rate and SHARE!Follow us:@FreeGamePodcast@WLPWR@SaintBoogie@BrianOnreaThis episode was produced by London Elixir @LondonElixirxl , mixed by Joey Stanca @joeystanca and recorded at Gray Matter Collective Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Looking to scale up your real estate investing business? If so, don’t miss this incredibly powerful episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast. On today’s show, you’ll meet Todd Dexheimer, who started investing in real estate while working a full-time job as a shop teacher at a Minnesota High School. Todd walks us through his journey of quitting his job and scaling his business to hundreds of flips and rental properties in just a few short years. You’ll hear how Todd analyzes markets before deals, how he puts together the financing on large multifamily purchases, and how he builds a solid team—no matter how far he’s located from the property.In This Episode We Cover:How Todd got started in real estateHow he found and financed his first dealWhat exactly a 203k loan isHow he bought a rental and a flipHow to three projects at the same time while working a full-time jobWhat his investing life looks like todayHow he scaled his investing to hundreds of purchasesHow he was able to gradually quit his jobTips for digging deeper with midsize multifamily propertiesWhat he looks for in a propertyAdvice for getting the overall picture of the market (a unique way to study markets)How Todd manages to invest out-of-stateHow to get the right people on your teamWhy he chose CincinnatiThe story behind his 84-unit contractHow he manages his projectsHis ski resort storyTodd’s vision of owning $200 million in real estateAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsCBREMarcus & MillichapARA RentalColliersRedi CincinnatiLoopNetTruliaRaising Money to Buy 1,000 Apartment Units with Brian AdamsBooks Mentioned in this ShowSet for Life by Scott TrenchFinding & Funding Great Deals by Anson Young (discounted!)Emerging Real Estate Markets by David LindahlRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThe ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroyHow to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale CarnegieFire Round QuestionsIs a roof deck on a multifamily worth building?What services could a person provide that would not be considered acting as a property manager?Short Term or Long Term Lease?Flipping a house with extensive mold (advice or order of repairs)Adding sqft to a homeOwner wants to sell 9 mos from now…best way to tie up property?Tweetable Topics“It’s not just about good cash flow; it’s about your ability to get out of that investment in the future.” (Tweet This!)“It’s all a referral business. People talk about people they like and trust.” (Tweet This!)“If you’re going to try to raise money, you’ve got to have people who know what you do.” (Tweet This!)“Getting good tenants is the best strategy.” (Tweet This!)Connect with ToddTodd’s BiggerPockets ProfileTodd’s Company WebsiteTodd’s Linkedin ProfileTodd’s Podcast
Ben Bratt identifies critical elements of great teams to help get strategic view on how to build your team's strengths and confront your team's weaknesses.You'll Learn:The 16 variables of a great teamWhy 80% of the teams you're on are not effective – and what to do about itAn approach to creating an open discussion of the key strengths and weaknesses of your teamAbout BennettBennett Bratt's passion is engaging teams and transforming people-related systems. In his current role as the Principal and Founder of The Team Effectiveness Project, Ben's quest is to unlock the true power of teams, leaders, and communities. His Team Elements™ approach helps teams de-mystify their team experience and take positive ownership for their current situation and path forward in truly inclusive way.Over 20+ years, Ben gained global experience and broad leadership expertise at T-Mobile, Sun Microsystems, Ford Motor Company, and Silicon Valley start-up company Model E. He earned graduate degrees in Political Science from Tulane University and in Counseling from Michigan State University.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: TeamElements.comBook: Cloud Atlas by David MitchellView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep129See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this podcast series Michelle and Jan share stories, insights and practical examples of what it takes to create and lead a High Performing team. In a lively discussion format they present an overview of their High Performing Team assessment. They systematically work through the 8 key dimensions to provide you with a clear understanding of how to build an engaged team.These dimensions are:DirectionInteractionsAccountabilityProcessServiceGrowthFlowRenewalIf you are a Leader of a team, this podcast is for you, you will walk away with at least 1 practical strategy that you can implement with your team, that doesn't cost money just some focused attention.In this episode:Jan and Michelle explain the eight facets of a high performing teamWhy it is important for teams to have set processes to followWhy accountability is importantHow interpersonal relationships can affect the performance of a teamHow different teams in the same organisation respond to customers or stakeholdersHow colleagues and different teams in the same organisation can improve their communication with one anotherWhy the ability to face stress and build resilience is an important skillUseful Linksinfo@peopleleaders.com.auPeople Leaders Website - https://peopleleaders.com.au/People Leaders on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-leaders-pty-ltd/?trk=cws-cpw-coname-0-0Jan Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janterkelsen/Michelle Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-terkelsen-creating-high-performing-teams-a992744/People Leaders Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PeopleLeaders/People Leaders Twitter - https://twitter.com/PeopleLeadersPeople Leaders Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/people.leadersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Building a real estate portfolio can be challenging — but taking others along for the ride can help everyone achieve incredible results. That’s the topic on today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast,where we sit down with Mike O’Connor and Matt Wood, two young investors from the Atlanta area who have built a sizable portfolio (150+ units) in a very short time thanks to the power of a team. You’ll learn why they jumped straight from a single house to an apartment complex and the mindset and strategies needed to pull it off successfully. This highly entertaining show will have you taking notes — and laughing — ’til the very end!In This Episode We Cover:The backstory of Mike and Matt’s investing careerThe cool story on how they started working togetherThe value of analyzing deals“Aunt Jemima” as their first propertyWhat Section 8 is and some of its benefitsTips for bringing more people on the teamWhy their first deal was importantHow they find the right people for their teamHow they scored a 32-unit as their second dealHow they went from 32 to 100 units through creative financingTips for having a job while investingWhatsApp and why they use itHow they differentiate roles in their companyThe importance of systemizing and automating to scale their businessThe Unique Wide Oak DealWhy you should build relationships with your local banksWhy confidence matters in this businessAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsGoogle PlayTim Ferris’ PodcastBiggerPockets ContributeEvernoteWhatsAppDropboxThe 5 C’s of a Perfect Loan ProposalBiggerPockets Analysis ToolsBP Podcast 108: Building a $350 Million Real Estate Empire Using the 10X Rule with Grant CardoneBiggerPockets Forums8 Tips For Screening Out Professional Tenants: Your Worst Nightmare! (blog)The Professional Tenant – Just How Painful Can Evicting One Tenant Be? (blog)BiggerPockets Local ConnectBooks Mentioned in this ShowThe Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down by Brandon TurnerThe 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy FerrissTweetable Topics:“We want to be good landlords, we truly enjoy providing good living conditions to our tenants.” (Tweet This!)“To know that there is something that we can control that is providing us income is huge.” (Tweet This!)“I’d rather have a small percent of a deal than zero percent of the deal.” (Tweet This!)“You have to be ready to pivot based on the deal because not every deal fits in the same box.” (Tweet This!)Connect with Mike and MattMike’s BiggerPockets ProfileMatt’s BiggerPockets ProfileAzeez’ BiggerPocketes ProfileKiran’s BiggerPockets ProfileCambridge Investment Group
Ever since Laura Roeder quit a design job and started her first business at age 22, she has been an entrepreneur since then and she's traveled the world (in fact she met her husband on the road). She has launched successful businesses like B-School with Marie Forleo, and was even named a Top 100 Entrepreneur in America Under 30 a few years ago. Now, Laura has pivoted her business to focus on Edgar, which was created out of a need Laura had in her own business to more effectively manage social media. Laura and her husband built Edgar from the ground up, have bootstrapped the entire way, and have spent the past year building a remote team and a really profitable business from scratch. In this episode we discuss: The importance of content marketingRepurposing contentBuilding a company from the ground upFollowing your passionWhy you shouldn't delegate your core businessHow to build your teamWhy she loves the challenge of bootstrappingWhy Edgar is the best tool to manage all your... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When Candace learned how dangerous it is to be Black and give birth in the US, she started looking for solutions. Using her skills as a professional data scientist, she determined that she would be safest opting for an unmedicated birth at a birthing center.There, the staff was patient, respectful and communicative. But at 39 weeks, after days of prodromal labor, a hospital transfer was necessary. That's when her whole experience took a dark turn. About 20% of all birth center births will result in a hospital transfer. The most common reason for transfer is pain management. If we do a little back of the napkin math, that means that Candace's story is incredibly common. That's just unacceptable. We can and should do better and this episode shows how the simplest efforts can make big impacts.In this Episode, You'll Learn About:Which four factors Candace determined improve outcomes for Black parentsWhat respectful medical care looks likeHow Candace discussed racial healthcare disparities with her care teamWhy she decided to switch doctors mid-deliveryWhat convinced Candace it was time for a c-sectionHow she managed the emotional pain and trauma she felt in the wake of her birth--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode208Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy