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Former tech executive LLance Kezner shares how he turned his passion for home cooking into Millie's Sipping Broth, a specialty food brand offering savory, health-conscious beverages in tea bag form. LLance discusses his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, the challenges of scaling a food business, and the milestone of landing his award-winning product on Walmart shelves nationwide. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/555-llance-kezner-kitchen-to-shelf/ In this episode, LLance Kesner, a former tech executive turned food entrepreneur, shares his journey from the corporate world to launching Millie's Sipping Broth, a specialty food brand that is now available in Walmart stores nationwide. LLance discusses how he and his wife, Lori, took a simple idea—creating a healthier, more convenient alternative to bouillon cubes—and turned it into an innovative product that combines the comfort of broth with the convenience of tea bags. LLance walks us through the early days of developing the product in their kitchen, validating demand at Seattle's Pike Place Market, and navigating the complex world of food manufacturing and retail. He also shares the challenges of scaling, including finding the right co-packer, securing funding, and ultimately winning Walmart's highly competitive “Golden Ticket” opportunity. Key Takeaways: Start fast, learn fast: LLance emphasizes the importance of getting a product to market quickly and refining based on real customer feedback. “Don't waste any time, don't overthink it. Really focus on the simplest application of your product and get it in front of people who might buy it.” Solve a real problem: Millie's Sipping Broth fills a gap in the beverage market—offering a savory, low-calorie alternative to coffee, tea, and hot cocoa. “We were selling broth in the middle of summer, in 100-degree heat, and people were buying it. That's when we knew we had something special.” Scaling smartly: LLance explains why finding the right retail partners at the right time is crucial and how their online success, including being featured by Weight Watchers International, helped prepare them for mass distribution. Now available in over 2,500 Walmart locations, Millie's Sipping Broth is a testament to the power of persistence, product-market fit, and strategic partnerships. This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

In our October episode, we talked to 1199ers Sal Oliveri and Joanne Rosso about how they support each other on their health journeys. In this month's Key Note, Joanne shares how a co-worker's tough-love advice helped her get through a rough patch. Bonus: You'll also hear from the Benefit Funds' own dedicated WeightWatchers coach Angelica McQuade, who shares an inspirational message and explains why that peer-to-peer support is so important. The Takeaway Start your health journey by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don't have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources; www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Join WeightWatchers at a discounted rate of just $8 a month; $0 if you are living with diabetes or prediabetes: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/ww. If you are living with type 2 diabetes, find out more about our partner Virta's diabetes reversal program: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/news/virta. Get inspired by fellow members, like Sal and Joanne, through our Members' Voices series: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving/membervoices. Stop by our Benefits Channel to view webinars on managing stress, building healthy meals and more: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/videos. Visit our YouTube Channel to view a wide collection of healthy living videos: youtube.com/@1199SEIUBenefitFunds/playlists Sample our wellness classes to exercise body and mind: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/wellnessevents. Guest Bios Sal Oliveri is a radiology imaging associate at Long Island Community Hospital, where he works with Joanne Rosso, a unit secretary in the emergency department. Friends for nearly 10 years, both Sal and Joanne began their health journeys on WeightWatchers to lose weight, feel better in mind and spirit, and ensure that they're around for a long time to enjoy all of life's pleasures with their families and friends. View their Healthy Living story in our Members' Voices  series. Angelica McQuade is a National Virtual Coach at Weight Watchers International, as well as a fitness trainer certified through several organizations, including Les Mills International and AFFA-Athletics and Fitness Association of America™. Angelica's Instagram presence (angelica_real.life.wellness)  captures her philosophy with respect to weight health: Actions that lead to feelings of deprivation, guilt or worthlessness have no place in a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

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When some people see a need or an opportunity, they dream about who will meet it or make it happen. Others, like today's guest on Founder Friday, task it upon themselves to take action and create the reality they want to see for the benefit of others. Kymme is owner of Bushwick Grind, a speciality coffee shop and cafe, established in 2015. Here she hosts the 2Fish5Loaves community fridge which provides hundreds of pounds of free food to local residents. She is also a technologist with a tenure of over 30 years in the IT sector, employed with Weight Watchers International for 25 years, currently in the role of Principal Technical Project Manager and is a graduate of Hofstra University School of Business , LI NY. Over the nearly 10 years Bushwick Grind has been awarded 2022 HEINZ Black Kitchen Cast Iron Trophy, 1010 Wins Small Biz Pitch Competition, 2018 Brooklyn Cornerstone Biz of the Year, and many more honors due to Kymme and her team's dedication to community, quality, and nourishing others through the companies varied services.  In this episode we will be talking all about how Kymme first started on this journey, what she has learned along the way, and her advice for how to run an impactful people-focused cafe business. We discuss: The genesis of Bushwick Grind Learning coffee and focusing on simple offerings Community, networking, and taking action to make a difference Introducing food and working with other organisations The importance of having a strong team that vibes with your vision Working full time outside of running the shop. How?! Harnessing the power of ideation to unlock possibilities  Becoming a mentor and paying it forward Links: https://www.bushwickgrind.com/ IG: @bushwickgrind   Related episodes: 337: Founder Friday w/ Diana Martinez of Cafe Calle, Los Angeles 236 : Founder Friday! w/ Meil Castagna-Herrera & Curtis Herrera of Cafe Corazon! 316 : Founder Friday! w/ Jim Sanders of Heartwood Coffee Roasters, Cleveland, Ohio 359 : Founder Friday! w/ Nigel Price of Drip Coffee Makers NYC Hire Keys to the Shop Consulting to work with you 1:1 to transform your operations, quality, and people. Schedule a free discovery call now! https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min Thank you to our amazing sponsors! Get the best brewer and tool for batch espresso, iced lattes, and 8 minute cold brew! www.groundcontrol.coffee   The world loves plant based beverages and baristas love the Barista Series! www.pacificfoodservice.com  

Podcast Notes  In this episode, Angelica McQuade, a WeightWatchers coach dedicated to 1199SEIU members, talks about what sets WeightWatchers apart from typical diets. From community support through in-person and online workshops to the fact that no foods are forbidden, Angelica discusses how the program is successful at helping those who join achieve significant, lasting results. She also shares how she got started on her personal wellness journey and why she continues to live the WeightWatchers lifestyle every day.   The Takeaway  Go to the WeightWatchers page, where you and your eligible dependents can join at a deeply discounted price—or 0$ for those who qualify: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/ww  Already a WW member? Join the 1199ers group on the WW app.   If you have questions, call WW at (866) 204-2885.   For the schedule of workshops (in-person or online), visit www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/ww-events.  Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips and resources: www.1199Benefits.org/HealthyLiving.  For more support, call our Wellness Member Assistance Program at (646) 473-6900.  Try one – or more! – of our online exercise classes at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/wellness-events.  Take advantage of a discounted gym membership through the Benefit Fund: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/gym-discounts   Guest Bio  Angelica McQuade is a National Virtual Coach at Weight Watchers International, as well as a fitness trainer certified through several organizations, including Les Mills International and AFFA-Athletics and Fitness Association of America™. Angelica's Instagram presence (angelica_real.life.wellness)  captures her philosophy with respect to weight health: Actions that lead to feelings of deprivation, guilt or worthlessness have no place in a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Angelica earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer information Systems/Psychology from Manhattan College and a Master's degree in Telecommunications Management from Polytechnic University. In addition to spending time with her husband and two adult children, Angelica enjoys listening to podcasts, dancing, cruising and hosting large family gatherings. 

Traci is a seasoned media professional with over 30 years of experience in mixed media production, business consulting, and broadcast radio. She is a sought-after speaker and expert, featured on various media platforms such as ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN. Traci is the founder of Produce Your Podcast, a premier podcast consulting and production agency that provides high-quality solutions for B2B and B2C clients. Her clients range from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Hilton, Weight Watchers International, Microsoft, and British Airways. Traci is also the creator of PodHive, My Podcast Biz, and The Podcast Professionals Association. Her expertise includes designing innovative business development initiatives, developing multiple revenue stream concepts, and creating a 10-step podcast workflow process. She is also the host of the Journey to There podcast and has won numerous awards for her work in the media industry. Learn more here: https://produceyourpodcast.com/

Andrew and Tom discuss Jay Powell's upcoming testimony, a continued streamlining in Tech, the impact of the current rate environment on small town borrowers, Weight Watchers International's acquisition of Sequence Health, and Russia's continued assault on Ukraine as government calls for more evacuations. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit https://www.narwhalcapital.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhalcapital.com/disclosure

“I have two choices every day when I get up—one is happy, one is unhappy. I don't like unhappy. So, I try to make the best of every single day.” Florine Mark  Denise talks to Florine Mark, a lover of Detroit, entrepreneur and philanthropist who brought Weight Watchers (WW) to Michigan after she tried the program, having always struggled with her weight. After being denied a bank loan because she was a woman, she convinced WW with her positive attitude and self-belief to make her a loan of $5,000 to start her business. She went on to be the largest franchise holder expanding her business in the United States, Mexico and Canada—worth billions.  Although she never graduated from college, she's most proud to have put all her sisters, her own children and nieces and nephews through college. She may have grown up poor, but she was always loved and never criticized at home for being fat. The kids at school, however, were not so kind.  What are her secrets to overcoming adversity? Be good to yourself. Exercise. Eat well. Spend time with friends and loved ones. Thank people. Her methods for dealing with life's challenges are highly effective, even if simple. Always affirm the positive. She loves to have a good cry when she feels like it (maybe beat up a pillow) and then moves on!  She's equally devoted to her family and to everything she sets her mind to. So now that she's in her 80's, enjoying life every day, she's got a podcast, sits on many boards and spends time with her family. Florine tells a wonderful, heartwarming story of her favorite Detroit moment.  It's no wonder she's written a book, Talk to the Mirror: Feel Great About Yourself Each and Every Day, which you can find wherever books are sold.  ***  Florine Mark is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, author and motivational speaker. She was the largest Weight Watchers International franchise holder, the first to bring the program to Michigan, expanding in the Midwest, Mexico, and Canada. Having recently sold her empire, she continues to serve as a Weight Watchers Ambassador. In 2001, she was elected to the Women's Leadership Board at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. She has served on many Boards and was listed among the “100 Most Influential Women in Detroit” by Crain's Detroit Business and one of the “50 Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World.” Florine was the first female recipient of the Neil Shine Lifetime Achievement Award. She generously shares her time and experience with many organizations including Children's Hospital of Michigan, Business Leaders of Michigan and Detroit Regional Chamber. Although she never graduated from college, she holds several honorary degrees for her remarkable service to society.  LISTEN to her show, Today's Takeaway with Florine Mark, wherever you get your podcasts.  Denise Ilitch, an owner of Ilitch Family Companies and President of Ilitch Enterprises, has been a part of Detroit's business and philanthropic community for over 40 years.  As a mother, lawyer, entrepreneur, devoted community servant and tireless advocate for women and children, she learned early, from her father, that everyone is worthy of contributing to the world.  Her passion for affordable, accessible, quality education stems from her own experience as a first-generation student, earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, where she currently serves on the Board of Regents.  FOLLOW DENISE @thedeniseilitchshow  TO LEARN MORE about all our inspiring podcasts visit https://www.lifestough.com/. 

Today we are chatting with the Chief Scientific Officer at WW, formerly Weight Watchers International, Dr. Gary Foster about health and wellness for the New Year. For those looking to lose weight and keep it off, THIS is the episode for you! He reveals, with scientific backing, the key to achieve lasting weight loss. Trust us, it is not what you think. Lastly, Maria shares her own journey and explains the steps she took to lose 40 pounds!

Dawn Halkuff, Chief Commercial Officer of TherapeuticsMD discusses IMVEXXY® (estradiol vaginal inserts) and the new "Long May She Reign" Campaign aimed at women over 50. She is joined by Dr. Rebecca Brightman, Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai who discusses painful sex due to menopause. Dawn Halkuff has held numerous senior level commercial and marketing positions over 20 years. Most recently, she was Senior Vice President of the Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Wellness Organization and a member of the Consumer Global Leadership Team. Ms. Halkuff was also commercial lead for sales and marketing of the Pfizer Women's Health Division, focusing on the company's reinvestment in hormone therapy treatment, including Premarin Vaginal Cream® and oral hot flash treatments. From 2005 to 2010, Ms. Halkuff was Head of Global Innovation at Weight Watchers International, where she created new weight-loss products, services, and solutions for women worldwide. She holds a BA in Psychology from University of Connecticut and an MBA from Pennsylvania State University. #IMVEXXY #TherapeuticsMD

What’s the link between happiness and health? If you’re happy, you may be giving great benefits to your health, scientific evidence says. It seems being happy helps boost the immune system, reduce pain, protect against heart disease, and help fight stress. Being happy promotes a healthy lifestyle. And...guess what,  being happy may even increase your life expectancy. Join Dr. Geneva and her extraordinary guest, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and national leader, Florine Mark, as they talk about the link between happiness and health and give awesome advice and practical tips on living your best life. This is one of the best conversations to listen to especially during Women's History Month. Florine Mark, Detroit native, President, and CEO of The WW (formerly Weight Watchers) Group Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, grew up in a poor and large but loving family. They taught her courage, perseverance, and faith, which gave her the confidence to build a business that is recognized as the largest franchisee of Weight Watchers International. Following are a few key highlights of Florine Mark’s many appointments and accomplishments: The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, Chairman of the Board Jewish Federation and United Jewish Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit, Board of Directors Committee of 200 Served on the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch, Chair Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government Women’s Leadership Board, Board Member Vice-Chair, Henry Ford Health System West Bloomfield Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health & Sports, Governor Appointee Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors, Advisor University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center, National Advisory Board Member Wayne State University School of Business Administration, Board of Visitors Wayne State University School of Medicine, Board of Visitors Detroit Regional Chamber, Board of Directors, Executive Committee Economic Club of Detroit, Board Member & Executive Committee Florine’s career has been filled with numerous accolades. She was the first woman to be inducted into the National Management Association Hall of Fame. She was honored with the Entrepreneurial Visionary Award from the Women's Business Center in Washington, D.C. She was also the first woman to receive the Neil Shine Award. In 2004, she fulfilled a lifelong dream by publishing her first book, Talk to the Mirror. Recently, she was awarded the William Davidson Lifetime Achievement Award. Also, Crain’s Detroit Business Magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Detroit. She received the Euro-American Woman’s Council Artemis Award in Greece and the C200 Luminary Award. At the Women's Leadership Board at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy's School of Government, Florine works to advance women in leadership and public policy globally. She was awarded the Endowed chair of Entrepreneurship at WSU and was named a Michiganian of The Year by The Detroit News. The coveted title is bestowed upon people who, through their good community deeds and the examples they set, make life in the state a richer experience. Florine’s honorary degrees include: Eastern Michigan University, Bachelor of Arts Central Michigan University, Doctor of Commercial Science Oakland University, Doctor of Humanities Walsh College, Doctor of Laws degree Wayne State University, Doctor of Laws degree Florine is the heart and soul of The WW Group, but she also devotes much time and energy to policy-making boards that set the bar for health and wellness issues in her home state of Michigan. She is committed to improving Michigan residents’ health and regularly encourages state and business leaders to join the effort. Florine is passionate about her work and involvement in numerous organizations, always seeking to advance the community in any way she can. Being the mother of seven children and 23 grandchildren, she has instilled in them the importance of giving back and making a difference in the community.  

On today’s show Jonathan Krueger is interviewed by Traci DeForge, host of the podcast Journey To There, and founder of Produce Your Podcast. Traci shares her insights on observing Jonathan’s powerful leadership principles in action and how his core values are reflected in all areas of his business. Jonathan goes in depth regarding his philosophies around leadership, financial and spiritual growth and how his focus on family and core values impacted him in starting and running his business in St. Louis, Missouri. What if everyone ran their business and their lives based on these 3 core values? Excellence, Relentless Implementation and Empowerment. Listen as Jonathan Krueger, explains how his personal journey has influenced his visionary role as a leader. During this episode you’ll hear: The story behind naming Living A Richer Life by Design and why it’s significant to the intersection of personal & business growth Traci DeForge shares her insights on observing Jonathan’s powerful leadership principles in action and how his core values are reflected in all areas of his business. Excellence, Relentless, Implementation, and Empowerment are the 3 core values of Lionsgate Advisors. Hear insights on how the authenticity of connecting to the community can make an impact on business growth while making a difference in the community. Learn about the Caring Matrix and how Jonathan implements it in his personal, professional and spiritual life. How does financial planning integrate into your personal and business life? Work out of a place of your strengths and not your weaknesses. Be intentional in how you guard your personal energy. Jonathan Krueger is an Investment Advisor Representative with Lion Street Advisors,LLC, a Registered Investment Representative and a Registered Representative withLion Street Advisors, LLC member SIPC. Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Lion Street Advisors, LLC or LionsGate Advisors. The topics discussed, and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener. Neither Lion Street Advisors, LLC nor LionsGate Advisors offer legal or tax advice; listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Resources:  Traci's 29-year professional career reflects a unique combination of Broadcast Media, Executive Management & Fortune 500 Business Consulting. This powerful combination led to founding Produce Your Podcast, a premier podcast consulting & production agency providing a comprehensive, full service high quality solution to incorporating podcasting into B2B and B2C clients overall digital marketing strategy.  Traci is recognized as an international podcast expert, sought after speaker and media contributor. She’s been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, CTV and Fortune.com, American Express Open and is a contributor for Inc.com and the Podcast Business Journal.  From early stage startups to her work with Fortune 500 companies including Google, Hilton, Weight Watchers International, Microsoft and British Airways, Traci’s expertise identifies successful business development opportunities for innovative growth.  She taps into her passion for creativity by running PODHIVE.com, an online community providing education, encouragement and support for podcasters. She is the host of the podcasts, Journey to There, Business Brokerage Podcast and Talking Finance.  LinkedIn, Instagram Resources from the show: Profit First , Secrets of the Millionaire Mind 

Jaquelyn is the Founder of Heartwood Healing, Heartwood Sanctuary and the Creator of the Heartwood Self Mastery program. A motivational speaker and writer of 14 books and Co-Founder of Healing Words television show. We know each other because we worked together on a really fun project for Weight Watchers International and we really developed a really nice intersection between personal and business growth. What does healing from the heart mean to you? Healing modalities that help learn how to master yourself from the inside out and heal yourself from the inside out Mindlessness if effort. You want to it because it feels so good to do it One of the things that is so critical to self care and to really understanding the heart is is looking at the science behind the fact we are not this separate thing. Scientists like to break us into two in the healthcare world. We're not a brain and a body. We're not a brain and emotions and a body. We are all one integrated human that evolved to this place in order to have emotions for a purpose and we have you know we our body tell it talks to us all of the time Figure out the trigger that leads to bad behavior and then replace the behavior to a new and more positive behavior. The Heartwood Sanctuary is an online membership and an online oasis for rest, restoration and rejuvenation.

You may have a twinkling of an idea for your topic for your signature talk, keynote, or TEDx talk, but perhaps you’re not sure where to go from there. How can you take your idea, expand upon it, and make it your own? In this on-air coaching call, you’ll hear the key questions I ask my clients to help find their core message, including the one question that tends to be the most useful. My guest, Nettye Johnson, a certified health educator and coach, sent me a lovely email after I posted in the Speaking Your Brand Facebook group asking for on-air coaching call guests. (A great reason to join the group and check in every few days! Not a member? It’s free. Go to https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/join or text SPEAKING to 444-999.) She wrote to me: “The idea I want to share goes against the popular position that we are all the same, and should be considered and treated equally. When we try not to see differences in people we actually hinder progress because differences beg for understanding and equitable action - not equal action. “The root of this is a short 5-minute talk I did shortly after the Alton Sterling killing in my town 2 years ago. I was at a speaker training session about to have my prepared talk on faith-based fitness (my professional niche) coached in a small group. My heart was so heavy, that morning I went with my heart and instead spoke on race relations to a group of white women - trying to get us all to see the different people and perspectives of this divisive issue, and how leaning into differences can help. A video of it is at https://youtu.be/C-HGr8UDvWs.” I watched the video and was impressed by Nettye’s passion, poise, presence, and empathy, so I invited her to come on the podcast to talk about this idea of “the value of labels” or “one size doesn’t and can’t fit all” and how that can be turned into a signature talk or TEDx talk. In this on-air coaching call, you’ll hear the questions I ask and how, through digging deeper and reflecting back, we get to the root of her idea - and from there the seed of the talk can grow. You’ll also hear the key question I ask my clients to help get to the root of their core message, which I encourage you to ask yourself and journal about or, even better, talk to someone about There’s tremendous value in hearing your ideas spoken out loud, which is why coaching can be so powerful. Need a coach to help you make your idea your own and turn it into a signature talk, keynote, or TEDx talk? That’s what we love to do! Review our coaching packages and schedule a consultation call with us at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/contact. About My Guest: Nettye Johnson is a wife, mom, author, speaker, trainer, certified health educator and health coach. Wholeheartedly believing apart from God we can do nothing, Nettye combined health education and coaching knowledge with 25 years of Christian education study and experience and founded Nettye Johnson Faith and Fitness Services LLC, (NJFFS), that provides curated holistic solutions that help women find balance and live well.    Nettye began her career in technology as a software engineer for Eastman Kodak. Career changes to IT Training for Jacobs Engineering and Corporate Training for Weight Watchers International, shifted her focus from programs to people, and helped Nettye find her voice and passion in speaking and teaching. During her decade tenure with the nation’s leading weight loss company, Nettye’s work in training, business development, and operations management on local, state and national levels impacted thousands. In this work, she was struck by the decline of health, wellness, and wholeness in our nation, moved by African-American health disparities and focused to develop and deliver holistic education, resources and support to effectively address this problem. About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals create their signature talks and gain more visibility to achieve their goals. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power: on stages, in businesses, on boards, in the media, in politics, and in our communities. Check out our coaching programs and workshops at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com. Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/104 Visit Nettye Johnson’s website at http://nettyejohnson.com/. Join the free Speaking Your Brand community at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/join/ or text the word SPEAKING to 444-999. Sign up for a Strategy Session at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/strategy. Ready to create your signature talk and framework? Email me at carol@speakingyourbrand.com or click here to schedule a call. Say hi to me on Instagram and Twitter: @CarolMorganCox. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts and leave a review! Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 55: Should You Give an Instructional or an Inspirational Talk Episode 80: [Coaching] Connecting Your Why with What Makes Your Approach Unique with Anne Torrez Episode 95: Finding Your Idea Worth Sharing with Lori DiGuardi Episode 98: [Coaching] Expanding Your Personal Story into a Universal Message with Nicole Rochester, M.D.  

In this episode, Andrew and Geoff go down memory lane and relive the investment Geoff made in Weight Watchers International, Inc. $WTW. This is a "Post-Mortem" podcast, which often is a better way to study investing instead of reading investment pitches.   Thanks for listening, and be sure to sign up using the promo code **Podcast** to get $10 off your monthly subscription price forever.  Contact Andrew at:  Twitter: @Focusedcompound Email:  Andrew@pilotswmg.com   Contact Geoff at: Twitter: @GeoffGannon Email:  gannononinvesting@gmail.com

Though she only became President and CEO of Weight Watchers International in May of last year, Mindy Grossman has already had a tremendous impact on the company’s success. Just in time for a healthy new year, she regales LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff with her approach to wellness, her guiding philosophy of “productive discomfort” and the benefits on partnering with Oprah and DJ Khaled. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Please read before listening: www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

This week’s episode focuses on leadership and having an attitude of gratitude. My guest, Cindy Elkins, joins me to share how her experiences at Genentech and as a board member of Weight Watchers International, have shaped her perspective on life. Cindy acknowledges she didn’t always bring her whole self to work, but during her journey, she did create environments where people could flourish within corporate communities. Binding people together without using functional, structural strategies is what makes Cindy’s cultural leadership qualities a powerful asset in life and in business.   Key Takeaways: [3:14] What does the phrase ‘bring your whole self to work’ mean to Cindy? [7:29] Cindy is acutely aware of what it feels like when someone doesn’t feel safe to bring their whole self to work. [12:37] Sometimes people in senior roles need to be vulnerable. [21:57] How Cindy came to be on the board at Weight Watchers. [27:55] The body image differences between men and women. [37:11] Practical strategies to link the corporate world to a world fueled by gratitude. [49:44] Intangible cultural leadership attributes are hard to quantify.   Resources: Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Cindy Elkins on LinkedIn There’s No Good Card for This, by Kelsey Crowe Option B, by Sheryl Sandberg

Join us as we’ll discuss:What it takes to be a successful business owner.How to follow your dreams and pursue your goals.The importance of women in business.Florine Mark is President and CEO of The WW Group, the largest franchise holder of Weight Watchers International. Mark acquired franchises throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Some of these franchises were sold, but Mark retained all operations in Michigan, and Northern Ontario, Canada. She serves as an adviser and board member on approximately 40 committees and civic organizations. Mark is a highly sought after motivational speaker, radio show host, and can be seen each week on “Ask Florine,” on WDIV (NBC-Detroit). Mark is an author and has received numerous accolades, including being the first woman inducted in the National Management Association Hall of Fame. To learn more about Florine Mark go to www.8883florine.com or www.askflorine.com

Join us as we’ll discuss:What it takes to be a successful business owner.How to follow your dreams and pursue your goals.The importance of women in business.Florine Mark is President and CEO of The WW Group, the largest franchise holder of Weight Watchers International. Mark acquired franchises throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Some of these franchises were sold, but Mark retained all operations in Michigan, and Northern Ontario, Canada. She serves as an adviser and board member on approximately 40 committees and civic organizations. Mark is a highly sought after motivational speaker, radio show host, and can be seen each week on “Ask Florine,” on WDIV (NBC-Detroit). Mark is an author and has received numerous accolades, including being the first woman inducted in the National Management Association Hall of Fame. To learn more about Florine Mark go to www.8883florine.com or www.askflorine.com

Trading Block: Earnings today: AMC Networks, HH Gregg, Icahn Enterprises, MGM Resorts International, Nokia Corporation, Starwood Property Trust, Time Inc. (before); Activision Blizzard, Almo Group, Bats Global Markets, LinkedIn Corporation, Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation, Weight Watchers International, Zillow (after). ATVI at $40.84, approx. 7%. Takeover rumor sparks busy day in Twitter options. Odd Block: Aug call buyers in Comcast Corp (CMCSA), selling calls in Noble Corporation PLC (NE), and put buying in Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX). Mail Block/Options Question of the Week: Twitter poll AND listener questions and comments What is most important to you when choosing an options broker? Commissions Platform Features Support/Service Educational Offerings Question from Grasshopper: I have heard options strategies may be vulnerable to "dump like an elephant" concerns criticism. Are the losses big, are high win rate strategies a cause for suspicion? Question from Fred: Would trading options change that way I look at/trade futures? Question from Anthony Cioffi: I have got a somewhat off-topic question from the show. I know Mark is a fight fan. What does he think of the recent sale of the UFC for $4.2 billion?Good deal, or did they dramatically over pay? What are the odds that the UFC will eventually go public as a result of this deal? It would be fun to trade options on that name. They would probably be very volatile heading into big fight cards. Around the Block: Earnings on Friday:Virgin America. This Week in the Market: Aug 4: Jobless Claims, Factory Orders Aug 5: Non-Farm Payrolls, International Trade

Trading Block: Earnings today: AMC Networks, HH Gregg, Icahn Enterprises, MGM Resorts International, Nokia Corporation, Starwood Property Trust, Time Inc. (before); Activision Blizzard, Almo Group, Bats Global Markets, LinkedIn Corporation, Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation, Weight Watchers International, Zillow (after). ATVI at $40.84, approx. 7%. Takeover rumor sparks busy day in Twitter options. Odd Block: Aug call buyers in Comcast Corp (CMCSA), selling calls in Noble Corporation PLC (NE), and put buying in Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX). Mail Block/Options Question of the Week: Twitter poll AND listener questions and comments What is most important to you when choosing an options broker? Commissions Platform Features Support/Service Educational Offerings Question from Grasshopper: I have heard options strategies may be vulnerable to "dump like an elephant" concerns criticism. Are the losses big, are high win rate strategies a cause for suspicion? Question from Fred: Would trading options change that way I look at/trade futures? Question from Anthony Cioffi: I have got a somewhat off-topic question from the show. I know Mark is a fight fan. What does he think of the recent sale of the UFC for $4.2 billion?Good deal, or did they dramatically over pay? What are the odds that the UFC will eventually go public as a result of this deal? It would be fun to trade options on that name. They would probably be very volatile heading into big fight cards. Around the Block: Earnings on Friday:Virgin America. This Week in the Market: Aug 4: Jobless Claims, Factory Orders Aug 5: Non-Farm Payrolls, International Trade

Trading Block: Earnings today include: AMC Entertainment Holdings, Loews Corporation (before), and Dunn & Bradstreet, General Growth Properties (after). U.S. stocks pressured as oil losses mount. Crude back below $40. BATS to launch “BAM” Options Auctions, offering competitive price improvement opportunity. Odd Block: Calls selling and buying in MetLife (MET), calls selling in FDC First Data Corp (FDC), and LEAPS put buying in Trina Solar Limited (TSL). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses portfolio margining Options Question of the Week: What is most important to you when choosing an options broker? Commissions Platform Features Support/Service Educational Offerings Around the Block: Earnings Highlights for the Week. Tuesday: Avis Budget Group, CVS Health Corporation, Ecolab, Electronic Arts, Etsy, Fitbit, Intercontinental Hotels Group, La Quinta, Pfizer, Potbelly Corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruises Wednesday: Cedar Fair, Crocs, GoDaddy, Herbalife, Intercontinental Exchange, Office Depot, Tesla Motors, Time Warner, Twenty-First Century Fox Thursday: Activision Blizzard, Almo Group, AMC Networks, Bats Global Markets, HH Gregg, Icahn Enterprises, LinkedIn Corporation, Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation, MGM Resorts International, Nokia Corporation, Starwood Property Trust, Time Inc, Weight Watchers International, Zillow Friday: Virgin America

Trading Block: Earnings today include: AMC Entertainment Holdings, Loews Corporation (before), and Dunn & Bradstreet, General Growth Properties (after). U.S. stocks pressured as oil losses mount. Crude back below $40. BATS to launch “BAM” Options Auctions, offering competitive price improvement opportunity. Odd Block: Calls selling and buying in MetLife (MET), calls selling in FDC First Data Corp (FDC), and LEAPS put buying in Trina Solar Limited (TSL). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses portfolio margining Options Question of the Week: What is most important to you when choosing an options broker? Commissions Platform Features Support/Service Educational Offerings Around the Block: Earnings Highlights for the Week. Tuesday: Avis Budget Group, CVS Health Corporation, Ecolab, Electronic Arts, Etsy, Fitbit, Intercontinental Hotels Group, La Quinta, Pfizer, Potbelly Corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruises Wednesday: Cedar Fair, Crocs, GoDaddy, Herbalife, Intercontinental Exchange, Office Depot, Tesla Motors, Time Warner, Twenty-First Century Fox Thursday: Activision Blizzard, Almo Group, AMC Networks, Bats Global Markets, HH Gregg, Icahn Enterprises, LinkedIn Corporation, Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation, MGM Resorts International, Nokia Corporation, Starwood Property Trust, Time Inc, Weight Watchers International, Zillow Friday: Virgin America

Florine Mark, Detroit native, President and CEO of Weight Watchers Group in Farmington Hills, MI, grew up in a poor and large, but loving family. They taught her courage, perseverance and faith, which gave her the confidence to build a business that is recognized as the largest franchisee of Weight Watchers International.

Greek voters deliver a resounding “no”. Weight Watchers International gains on activist news. Plus, we analyze the short public life of Xoom, the mobile payment company recently acquired by PayPal.

Renée Stephens is the author of "Full-Filled: The 6-Week Weight Loss Plan for Changing Your Relationship with Food—and Your Life—from the Inside Out" now available for pre-sales at your favorite bookseller. She hosts iTunes top motivational weight loss podcast show: Inside Out Weight Loss, with over 3,000,000 downloads to date.   She is a featured expert in the new film "The Inner Weigh" and has consulted with Weight Watchers International as a behavioral weight loss expert.  A former food addict, her mission is to eradicate the weight struggle from the planet, enabling others to share their soul’s gifts.  She holds an MBA from London Business School, and is currently earning her PhD in Psychology, and she is a certified Hypnotherapist and Master Practitioner of NLP as well as a certified Life Coach. You can learn more about Renée at www.insideoutweightloss.com.

Nutrition, obesity and weight-loss experts gathered at the Library of Congress to present "Weight Loss Through the Ages: Where We've Been, What We've Learned and Where We're Going." Speaker Biography: Ron Kind is a congressman serving the state of Wisconsin in the U.S. House of Representatives. (2:09) Speaker Biography: David Kirchhoff is president and CEO of Weight Watchers International. (13:17) Speaker Biography: Ellen Granberg is associate professor of Sociology at Clemson University. (17:31) Speaker Biography: Karen Miller-Kovach is chief scientific officer at Weight Watchers International. (29:48) Speaker Biography: Ann Albright is director of the Division of Diabetes Translation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As director, Albright leads a team of more than 100 who strive to eliminate the preventable burden of diabetes through leadership, research, programs, and policies that translate science into practice. (44:29) Speaker Biography: Patrick O'Neil is a professor of of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has devoted his career to helping patients manage their weight and is the author of more than 100 scientific papers and presentations. (57:50)