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Unity is Strength
Carolyn Mumby is the Founder and CEO of www.eledeckshr.com a leading SaaS compliance platform for HR admin and compliance management. She is an Entrepreneur and a qualified Agile HR coach. She is also a member of the Bar, (barrister specializing in HR & Employment Law) and an associate member of the CIPD. She collaborates with teams to respond to the pandemic and help them unleash their true potential. And everything she does is designed to be inclusive, as she helps teams craft a productive and happy new normal, deal with the disruption caused by the pandemic and realize the staggering benefits of being a ‘Re-born Business’. Carolyn joins the show to share how leaders are pivoting to become enablers, the benefits of building T-shaped teams, and to discuss innovating working patterns that provide ultimate flexibility while driving customer value.
Carolyn Mumby is the Founder and CEO of www.eledeckshr.com a leading SaaS compliance platform for HR admin and compliance management. She is an Entrepreneur and a qualified Agile HR coach. She is also a member of the Bar, (barrister specializing in HR & Employment Law) and an associate member of the CIPD. She collaborates with teams to respond to the pandemic and help them unleash their true potential. And everything she does is designed to be inclusive, as she helps teams craft a productive and happy new normal, deal with the disruption caused by the pandemic and realize the staggering benefits of being a ‘Re-born Business’. Carolyn joins the show to share how leaders are pivoting to become enablers, the benefits of building T-shaped teams, and to discuss innovating working patterns that provide ultimate flexibility while driving customer value.
Fighting the Good Fight
Charles J. Read is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), U.S Tax Court Practitioner ( USTCP), member of the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC), and the Founder of GetPayroll. He is Vietnam veteran, who has overcome the death of a spouse and child to grow a thriving business. Mr. Read’s companies have provided full-service payroll services, payroll tax services, and other payroll-related services since 1991. Charles is an accomplished senior executive and entrepreneur with more than fifty years of financial leadership experience in a broad range of industries and author of four books. His latest book, The Payroll Book: A Guide For Small Businesses and Startups is currently #25 in Small Business Books section on Amazon. Charles joins the show to discuss his journey from Vietnam vet to successful business owner, his views on payroll taxes in the current economic climate, and to share how he fights the IRS on behalf of his clients.
Charles J. Read is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), U.S Tax Court Practitioner ( USTCP), member of the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC), and the Founder of GetPayroll. He is Vietnam veteran, who has overcome the death of a spouse and child to grow a thriving business. Mr. Read’s companies have provided full-service payroll services, payroll tax services, and other payroll-related services since 1991. Charles is an accomplished senior executive and entrepreneur with more than fifty years of financial leadership experience in a broad range of industries and author of four books. His latest book, The Payroll Book: A Guide For Small Businesses and Startups is currently #25 in Small Business Books section on Amazon. Charles joins the show to discuss his journey from Vietnam vet to successful business owner, his views on payroll taxes in the current economic climate, and to share how he fights the IRS on behalf of his clients.
Rediscover Your Play
Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. Jeff is an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, SXSW, and Australia’s Pausefest, showing audiences how major issues in the workplace can be solved using play. Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020 for his organizational development work around dealing with toxic people in the workplace. His play work has most recently been featured in the NY Times article: How Do We Add More Play To Our Grown-Up Life - Even Now. He has also been featured on AJ+, SoulPancake, the SF Chronicle, and CNN. Jeff joins the show to discuss how embracing a play-oriented mindset may not only help your business survive but thrive, why the 8-hour workday is unnatural and why we should change it, and how to identify and deal with toxic people through play.
Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. Jeff is an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, SXSW, and Australia’s Pausefest, showing audiences how major issues in the workplace can be solved using play. Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020 for his organizational development work around dealing with toxic people in the workplace. His play work has most recently been featured in the NY Times article: How Do We Add More Play To Our Grown-Up Life - Even Now. He has also been featured on AJ+, SoulPancake, the SF Chronicle, and CNN. Jeff joins the show to discuss how embracing a play-oriented mindset may not only help your business survive but thrive, why the 8-hour workday is unnatural and why we should change it, and how to identify and deal with toxic people through play.
The Gig Economy
Greg Kihlstrom is CEO and Co-Founder of CareerGig, a business that connects freelancers and companies that hire highly skilled 1099 contractors and provides freelancers with health, retirement and other benefits. Greg has worked with some of the world’s top brands, including AOL, Choice Hotels, Coca-Cola, Dell, FedEx, GEICO, Marriott International, MTV, Starbucks, Toyota and VMware. He currently serves on the University of Richmond’s Customer Experience Advisory Board, was the founding Chair of the American Advertising Federation’s National Innovation Committee, and served on the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business Marketing Mentorship Advisory Board. Greg was named a 2018 50 on Fire winner from DC Inno as one of DC’s trendsetters in Marketing. He is a regular contributing writer to Forbes, and has been featured in publications such as Advertising Age, SmartCEO, Website Magazine, and The Washington Post. Greg joins the show to discuss the gig economy and its impact on the corporate workplace, CareerGig's unique value to freelancers and businesses, and his newest book, "The Center of Experience" which talks about how customer and employee experience can be operationalized into a cohesive brand experience.
Greg Kihlstrom is CEO and Co-Founder of CareerGig, a business that connects freelancers and companies that hire highly skilled 1099 contractors and provides freelancers with health, retirement and other benefits. Greg has worked with some of the world’s top brands, including AOL, Choice Hotels, Coca-Cola, Dell, FedEx, GEICO, Marriott International, MTV, Starbucks, Toyota and VMware. He currently serves on the University of Richmond’s Customer Experience Advisory Board, was the founding Chair of the American Advertising Federation’s National Innovation Committee, and served on the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business Marketing Mentorship Advisory Board. Greg was named a 2018 50 on Fire winner from DC Inno as one of DC’s trendsetters in Marketing. He is a regular contributing writer to Forbes, and has been featured in publications such as Advertising Age, SmartCEO, Website Magazine, and The Washington Post. Greg joins the show to discuss the gig economy and its impact on the corporate workplace, CareerGig's unique value to freelancers and businesses, and his newest book, "The Center of Experience" which talks about how customer and employee experience can be operationalized into a cohesive brand experience.
Find Your Dream
Shawn Harper is a former NFL offensive lineman who played a total of seven seasons with the Rams, the Oilers, the Colts, and NFL Europe. Since 2004 he has owned and operates American Services and Protection, a multi-million-dollar security services firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. His journey from the grit and sweat of the NFL locker room to the corporate culture of the boardroom proved that he could win in both worlds by using many of the same principles and strategies! As a powerful, nationally-recognized motivational speaker, Shawn Harper has inspired countless individuals and corporations such as Dow Chemical, Northwest Mutual, Beach Body, and Goodwill Industries to maximize their resources, harness their potential, and manifest their vision, growth and reproduction in the areas of leadership, capacity, teamwork, adversity, and communications. Shawn understands that on the journey to victory, obstacles will arise and challengers will push back, but he believes that “a setback is just a setup for a comeback”! He shares the concepts that catapulted him to the front of the line in his book “The Winning Edge, 8 Principles that Will Bring Out the Winner in You” on Amazon.com Shawn joins the show to share how he manifested his dream of playing professional football, the habits of elite-level athletes to triumph in business and life, and the principles and strategies that carried over from the gridiron to the boardroom.
Shawn Harper is a former NFL offensive lineman who played a total of seven seasons with the Rams, the Oilers, the Colts, and NFL Europe. Since 2004 he has owned and operates American Services and Protection, a multi-million-dollar security services firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. His journey from the grit and sweat of the NFL locker room to the corporate culture of the boardroom proved that he could win in both worlds by using many of the same principles and strategies! As a powerful, nationally-recognized motivational speaker, Shawn Harper has inspired countless individuals and corporations such as Dow Chemical, Northwest Mutual, Beach Body, and Goodwill Industries to maximize their resources, harness their potential, and manifest their vision, growth and reproduction in the areas of leadership, capacity, teamwork, adversity, and communications. Shawn understands that on the journey to victory, obstacles will arise and challengers will push back, but he believes that “a setback is just a setup for a comeback”! He shares the concepts that catapulted him to the front of the line in his book “The Winning Edge, 8 Principles that Will Bring Out the Winner in You” on Amazon.com Shawn joins the show to share how he manifested his dream of playing professional football, the habits of elite-level athletes to triumph in business and life, and the principles and strategies that carried over from the gridiron to the boardroom.
The Discipline of Now
Eric Twiggs is a founding partner and president of The What Now Movement. His mission is to build high performing entrepreneurs, authors, and career professionals, who are prepared for life’s unexpected curve balls. He is author of The Discipline Of Now: 12 Practical Principles To Overcome Procrastination, which has been recognized as a Global Top Ten Finalist For The 2020 Author Elite Awards in the category of Best Self Help Book. This recognition was based on the combination of the following criteria: cover design, content, popularity, and social contribution. Eric is also the host of a weekly inspirational podcast titled "The 30 Minute Hour." As a Certified Life & Business Coach, Eric has conducted over 28,000 coaching sessions, helping executive leaders and entrepreneurs who have moved from feeling frustrated, to finding fulfillment. He has also led organizations of 500 or more people in corporate America, and shared his message with corporations, associations, and congregations across the country. Eric joins the show to detail his journey from college partyer to successful entrepreneur, and to share tips on how to beat procrastination so that you make more money, get more done, and feel more confident.
Eric Twiggs is a founding partner and president of The What Now Movement. His mission is to build high performing entrepreneurs, authors, and career professionals, who are prepared for life’s unexpected curve balls. He is author of The Discipline Of Now: 12 Practical Principles To Overcome Procrastination, which has been recognized as a Global Top Ten Finalist For The 2020 Author Elite Awards in the category of Best Self Help Book. This recognition was based on the combination of the following criteria: cover design, content, popularity, and social contribution. Eric is also the host of a weekly inspirational podcast titled "The 30 Minute Hour." As a Certified Life & Business Coach, Eric has conducted over 28,000 coaching sessions, helping executive leaders and entrepreneurs who have moved from feeling frustrated, to finding fulfillment. He has also led organizations of 500 or more people in corporate America, and shared his message with corporations, associations, and congregations across the country. Eric joins the show to detail his journey from college partyer to successful entrepreneur, and to share tips on how to beat procrastination so that you make more money, get more done, and feel more confident.
The Opportunity in Change
Patti Mara has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurial owned and operated businesses to reposition them for success and dramatically increase their growth, customer retention, and profit. She is the owner of Maranet Inc. and the creator of The Profit Generator Program*, which takes business owners through a process for developing the ability to see through their customers’ eyes. She also created the Breaking Through Barriers Program*, which helps business owners identify and eliminate the bottlenecks that impede growth and success. Patti joins the show to discuss her new book: UpSolutions - Turning Your Team into Heroes and Customers into Raving Fans. She also shares pivots that lead to breakthroughs, how to use crisis to reinvent your business and emerge as a market leader, and how to turn your customers into your own business growth catalyst.
Patti Mara has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurial owned and operated businesses to reposition them for success and dramatically increase their growth, customer retention, and profit. She is the owner of Maranet Inc. and the creator of The Profit Generator Program*, which takes business owners through a process for developing the ability to see through their customers’ eyes. She also created the Breaking Through Barriers Program*, which helps business owners identify and eliminate the bottlenecks that impede growth and success. Patti joins the show to discuss her new book: UpSolutions - Turning Your Team into Heroes and Customers into Raving Fans. She also shares pivots that lead to breakthroughs, how to use crisis to reinvent your business and emerge as a market leader, and how to turn your customers into your own business growth catalyst.
Sales According to Kahle
Dave Kahle who is widely regarded as the authority on sales and sale systems, returns to the show to discuss the need to take responsibility to improve yourself during turbulent times, how he turned a crisis into an opportunity, and the do's and don'ts of sales etiquette including the highly controversial topic of talking down your competitors.
Dave Kahle who is widely regarded as the authority on sales and sale systems, returns to the show to discuss the need to take responsibility to improve yourself during turbulent times, how he turned a crisis into an opportunity, and the do's and don'ts of sales etiquette including the highly controversial topic of talking down your competitors.
Happiness is Priceless
Vernon Brown is the owner and founder of What's Your Happi? LLC : a hands on Happiness coaching practice designed around an individual's true happiness, and their mission is to help anyone in getting his or her life back on the right track. Vernon’s work has touched the lives of hundreds of entrepreneurs who have doubled their business beyond six figures and has helped save countless personal relationships in the process. While assisting clients to find and sustain their influence, presence, and happiness, Vernon challenges businesses to think more expansively while maintaining their integrity to increase profits and personal growth. Vernon joins the show to chronicle his journey from overcoming adversity and finding his happiness to starting a business to help others do the same. He also shares the reason for now being the right time for entrepreneurs/business owners to double down and not hold back, how business owners and leaders can “Play Bigger”, and why his clients businesses have grown since the start of the pandemic.
Vernon Brown is the owner and founder of What's Your Happi? LLC : a hands on Happiness coaching practice designed around an individual's true happiness, and their mission is to help anyone in getting his or her life back on the right track. Vernon’s work has touched the lives of hundreds of entrepreneurs who have doubled their business beyond six figures and has helped save countless personal relationships in the process. While assisting clients to find and sustain their influence, presence, and happiness, Vernon challenges businesses to think more expansively while maintaining their integrity to increase profits and personal growth. Vernon joins the show to chronicle his journey from overcoming adversity and finding his happiness to starting a business to help others do the same. He also shares the reason for now being the right time for entrepreneurs/business owners to double down and not hold back, how business owners and leaders can “Play Bigger”, and why his clients businesses have grown since the start of the pandemic.
Warrior of the Heart
A former business attorney turned master business & lifestyle consultant, Sloane successfully scaled her boutique law firm in Santa Monica to over 400 clients, all while traveling the world. Having been behind the scenes of hundreds of businesses - she’s had a unique vantage point to catch blind spots in operations, profitability, and her client's mindset around it all. After coaching hundreds of clients to help them through their toughest business challenges - Sloane sold her near 7 figure firm to pursue her true calling. Now as a visionary business and lifestyle consultant, Sloane educates and inspires ambitious women from around the globe, who are ready to expand beyond conventional possibilities to live and play full out. Sloane joins the show to discuss her journey from attorney to business & lifestyle consultant, overcoming adversity, what women are struggling with, and the connection between profit and pleasure.
A former business attorney turned master business & lifestyle consultant, Sloane successfully scaled her boutique law firm in Santa Monica to over 400 clients, all while traveling the world. Having been behind the scenes of hundreds of businesses - she’s had a unique vantage point to catch blind spots in operations, profitability, and her client's mindset around it all. After coaching hundreds of clients to help them through their toughest business challenges - Sloane sold her near 7 figure firm to pursue her true calling. Now as a visionary business and lifestyle consultant, Sloane educates and inspires ambitious women from around the globe, who are ready to expand beyond conventional possibilities to live and play full out. Sloane joins the show to discuss her journey from attorney to business & lifestyle consultant, overcoming adversity, what women are struggling with, and the connection between profit and pleasure.
From Broke Mindset to Wealthy Mindset
Billionaire P.A. has an amazing story of redemption to share. He faced five-to-eight years for two felony convictions. One hundred fifty-two companies rejected his employment. His Mother was told she would never walk again. His Father was in a coma, not expected to pull through. Incarcerated over 10 times before age 22, he lost all faith in god. Suicidal thoughts and pain surrounded him. Later he found himself living in the back of his truck for 63 straight days and homeless for 36 months, which turned out to be the turning point in his life. It was there in that truck, homeless and alone, that he developed his wealthy mind. Now his mission is to inspire billions to do the same. Billionaire joins the show to detail his journey from being homeless to Founder, CEO & President of Wealthy Minds, Inc. He shares how to speak your dreams into existence, how to develop a wealthy mindset, and how to speak less and execute more.
Billionaire P.A. has an amazing story of redemption to share. He faced five-to-eight years for two felony convictions. One hundred fifty-two companies rejected his employment. His Mother was told she would never walk again. His Father was in a coma, not expected to pull through. Incarcerated over 10 times before age 22, he lost all faith in god. Suicidal thoughts and pain surrounded him. Later he found himself living in the back of his truck for 63 straight days and homeless for 36 months, which turned out to be the turning point in his life. It was there in that truck, homeless and alone, that he developed his wealthy mind. Now his mission is to inspire billions to do the same. Billionaire joins the show to detail his journey from being homeless to Founder, CEO & President of Wealthy Minds, Inc. He shares how to speak your dreams into existence, how to develop a wealthy mindset, and how to speak less and execute more.
Your Brandista
Ashley Graham is the Founder & Creative Director of Your Brandista, a marketing and PR coach that offers 1 on 1 consulting, expert media and people relations, online and in-person courses and workshops, and caffeinated brand strategy to help your business get the “buzz” it deserves. Ashley believes that every brand has a story and In the competitive landscape of agencies around the world, Your Brandista is on a mission to break the disconnect and cut-throat agency dynamic in order to create a more holistic, cohesive, and heart-centered approach to branding, communications, and business development. And her results have been stellar as she has landed clients in over 100 media outlets and pioneers the growth of businesses and brands worldwide. Ashley joins the show to discuss PR best practices, the hottest PR trends of 2020, where PR is headed in 2021, and her approach vs the traditional agency model.
Ashley Graham is the Founder & Creative Director of Your Brandista, a marketing and PR coach that offers 1 on 1 consulting, expert media and people relations, online and in-person courses and workshops, and caffeinated brand strategy to help your business get the “buzz” it deserves. Ashley believes that every brand has a story and In the competitive landscape of agencies around the world, Your Brandista is on a mission to break the disconnect and cut-throat agency dynamic in order to create a more holistic, cohesive, and heart-centered approach to branding, communications, and business development. And her results have been stellar as she has landed clients in over 100 media outlets and pioneers the growth of businesses and brands worldwide. Ashley joins the show to discuss PR best practices, the hottest PR trends of 2020, where PR is headed in 2021, and her approach vs the traditional agency model.
RevGenius
As Co-Founder of RevGenius, Jared Robin is on a mission to educate, empower, and inspire revenue leaders. Jared joins the show to chronicle his journey from sales leader to entrepreneur, and to share how he created a community of revenue generating sales and marketing professionals brought together to learn, share, support, and grow with each other.
As Co-Founder of RevGenius, Jared Robin is on a mission to educate, empower, and inspire revenue leaders. Jared joins the show to chronicle his journey from sales leader to entrepreneur, and to share how he created a community of revenue generating sales and marketing professionals brought together to learn, share, support, and grow with each other.
The Road to Digital Marketing Profits
David Somerfleck is a retired digital marketing executive and business growth expert with over 20 years' experience working for marketing agencies and 10 years' experience as a Certified Small Business Mentor for SCORE (a division of the United States Small Business Administration. And Some past clients include Microsoft, AOL/Time-Warner, Caribou Coffee, and hundreds of business owners across the country. Now David is also the author of "The Road to Digital Marketing Profits" available for sale at Walmart, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books-A-Million. David joins the show to discuss all things digital marketing.
David Somerfleck is a retired digital marketing executive and business growth expert with over 20 years' experience working for marketing agencies and 10 years' experience as a Certified Small Business Mentor for SCORE (a division of the United States Small Business Administration. And Some past clients include Microsoft, AOL/Time-Warner, Caribou Coffee, and hundreds of business owners across the country. Now David is also the author of "The Road to Digital Marketing Profits" available for sale at Walmart, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books-A-Million. David joins the show to discuss all things digital marketing.
Niching Down
After growing his digital marketing agency into a 7-figure agency, generating over a million in sales annually, Dylan Ogline turned his focus to helping other people start and grow their own hyper profitable digital agency. Dylan undoubtedly believes that anybody can start and build their own digital agency that will allow them to have more freedom and live a life with purpose and meaning. And he wants to give everyone possible the tools to do just that. Dylan joins the show to discuss his journey from high school dropout to successful entrepreneur, tips to show your value instead of hiding behind low prices, and how to achieve success by narrowing your focus.
After growing his digital marketing agency into a 7-figure agency, generating over a million in sales annually, Dylan Ogline turned his focus to helping other people start and grow their own hyper profitable digital agency. Dylan undoubtedly believes that anybody can start and build their own digital agency that will allow them to have more freedom and live a life with purpose and meaning. And he wants to give everyone possible the tools to do just that. Dylan joins the show to discuss his journey from high school dropout to successful entrepreneur, tips to show your value instead of hiding behind low prices, and how to achieve success by narrowing your focus.
Roger Up
Brent Magnussen is a best selling Author, professional speaker, and a former U.S Army Combat Engineer. An adventure seeker, and self-proclaimed human test subject for peak social, mental, and physical development, in 2020 Brent released his much-anticipated book, ROGER UP - an enthralling action plan for living life to the fullest and rising out stronger and better from adversity. Brent is an avid practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, an accomplished cook, a voracious reader, and a Freemason. Brent sits on the board of the Resilient Warrior Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 organization that serves US Veterans and First Responders who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder acquired during their service to the country. Brent joins the show to discuss his bulletproof morning routine that helps to foster a Samurai Mindset, how to master the 30 second elevator pitch, and the impact of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on his life and the lives of US Veterans.
Brent Magnussen is a best selling Author, professional speaker, and a former U.S Army Combat Engineer. An adventure seeker, and self-proclaimed human test subject for peak social, mental, and physical development, in 2020 Brent released his much-anticipated book, ROGER UP - an enthralling action plan for living life to the fullest and rising out stronger and better from adversity. Brent is an avid practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, an accomplished cook, a voracious reader, and a Freemason. Brent sits on the board of the Resilient Warrior Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 organization that serves US Veterans and First Responders who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder acquired during their service to the country. Brent joins the show to discuss his bulletproof morning routine that helps to foster a Samurai Mindset, how to master the 30 second elevator pitch, and the impact of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on his life and the lives of US Veterans.
The Demise of Real News
Tim Sprinkle is the Founder and Chief Strategist of Layup Content, a thought leadership and content marketing agency for the financial services and fintech industries, working with that range from regional banks and insurers to growing startups and more. Before that, Tim spent 20+ years in journalism, working for outlets and publications like Yahoo Finance and Seeking Alpha, while writing on a freelance basis from some of the largest media brands in the world covering everything from business and finance, to outdoor sports and other fun stuff. In between, he wrote "Screw the Valley: A Coast to Coast Tour of America's New Startup Landscape" and has been doing that work ever since. Tim joins the show to discuss the demise of real news.
Tim Sprinkle is the Founder and Chief Strategist of Layup Content, a thought leadership and content marketing agency for the financial services and fintech industries, working with that range from regional banks and insurers to growing startups and more. Before that, Tim spent 20+ years in journalism, working for outlets and publications like Yahoo Finance and Seeking Alpha, while writing on a freelance basis from some of the largest media brands in the world covering everything from business and finance, to outdoor sports and other fun stuff. In between, he wrote "Screw the Valley: A Coast to Coast Tour of America's New Startup Landscape" and has been doing that work ever since. Tim joins the show to discuss the demise of real news.
Feedback is the Breakfast of Champions
Libby Robinson is the Managing Partner of Integral, an award-winning leadership, executive coaching and advisory company working with Fortune 1000 companies globally. Libby has worked for 26 years with senior leaders globally, helping to bring more mindfulness, resilience and greater capacity to brilliant and ambitious leaders. Her company Integral uses a multi-disciplinary approach to foster deep personal change in leaders and to evoke “conscious leadership” cultures for their clients. Libby joins the show to discuss the state of workplace feedback and the launch of BackFeed+, her new app that helps individuals and organizations get better, faster feedback using a method backed by the latest neuroscience data about how individuals receive feedback with less stress.
Check out a demo of the app: https://www.backfeedapp.com/video-copilot/
Libby Robinson is the Managing Partner of Integral, an award-winning leadership, executive coaching and advisory company working with Fortune 1000 companies globally. Libby has worked for 26 years with senior leaders globally, helping to bring more mindfulness, resilience and greater capacity to brilliant and ambitious leaders. Her company Integral uses a multi-disciplinary approach to foster deep personal change in leaders and to evoke “conscious leadership” cultures for their clients. Libby joins the show to discuss the state of workplace feedback and the launch of BackFeed+, her new app that helps individuals and organizations get better, faster feedback using a method backed by the latest neuroscience data about how individuals receive feedback with less stress.
Check out a demo of the app: https://www.backfeedapp.com/video-copilot/
Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast
Justin Kier is a speaker and coach who specializes in leadership development and collaboration. His core philosophy of leadership is wrapped up in a quote by Dwight Eisenhower: “The art of leadership is getting other people to do what YOU WANT DONE, because THEY WANT TO DO IT.” After spending years in the education industry and running his own fitness business he saw firsthand what it was like to “lead” people in something that was good for them but that they didn’t feel like doing! He’s now had over a decade of working in leadership development and coaching that has given him a unique perspective on what it takes to lead effectively. As an Executive and Performance Coach he has worked with leaders and teams from some of the largest companies in the world, as well as individuals such as small business owners that are seeking to make more of an impact in their communities or men struggling with isolation and identity. He is passionate about raising up men that are great leaders of themselves, their families, and their businesses...all seen through the lens of his faith. Justin joins the show to discuss the dangers of isolation and going it alone, who we should surround ourselves with to see the greatest success, and how to be seen as an effective leader.
Justin Kier is a speaker and coach who specializes in leadership development and collaboration. His core philosophy of leadership is wrapped up in a quote by Dwight Eisenhower: “The art of leadership is getting other people to do what YOU WANT DONE, because THEY WANT TO DO IT.” After spending years in the education industry and running his own fitness business he saw firsthand what it was like to “lead” people in something that was good for them but that they didn’t feel like doing! He’s now had over a decade of working in leadership development and coaching that has given him a unique perspective on what it takes to lead effectively. As an Executive and Performance Coach he has worked with leaders and teams from some of the largest companies in the world, as well as individuals such as small business owners that are seeking to make more of an impact in their communities or men struggling with isolation and identity. He is passionate about raising up men that are great leaders of themselves, their families, and their businesses...all seen through the lens of his faith. Justin joins the show to discuss the dangers of isolation and going it alone, who we should surround ourselves with to see the greatest success, and how to be seen as an effective leader.
Chief Happiness Officer
By day, Sarah Ratekin is Chief Happiness Officer at a global corporation. She is a radical positivity activist, and the owner of Happiness Is Courage Inc., sharing her message of hope, happiness and gratitude as avenues to greater personal and professional resilience and well-being. Sarah has spoken at conferences across North America, facilitated numerous workshops on workplace excellence, and worked with groups from 1 to 200+ to discover and embrace their personal strengths, ambitions and relationship goals. Sarah joins the show to discuss the neuro and social science data behind what really creates happier workplaces, and the idea that happy employees translate to successful businesses that drive sustainable innovation, performance, and well-being.
By day, Sarah Ratekin is Chief Happiness Officer at a global corporation. She is a radical positivity activist, and the owner of Happiness Is Courage Inc., sharing her message of hope, happiness and gratitude as avenues to greater personal and professional resilience and well-being. Sarah has spoken at conferences across North America, facilitated numerous workshops on workplace excellence, and worked with groups from 1 to 200+ to discover and embrace their personal strengths, ambitions and relationship goals. Sarah joins the show to discuss the neuro and social science data behind what really creates happier workplaces, and the idea that happy employees translate to successful businesses that drive sustainable innovation, performance, and well-being.
Introvert to Leader
Pull up a comfortable chair and a calming drink and come spend a few minutes with Robert Greiner and me. Robert is a technology executive and enterprise architect with 14+ years of diversified IT leadership, strategy, business development, cloud transformation, alliance management, delivery, and consulting experience. Robert believes strongly in a human-centric leadership approach and has designed and implemented strategic initiatives at some of the largest and most complex organizations in the world. Relax and listen while he takes us though his life’s journey to date, learning and maturing into a quiet and caring leader. Starting his career as an engineer, he’ll talk about the realizations and the process of discovering his true self. How his children affected his decisions as well as coping with COVID and turning it into a learning experience. No fireworks. Just a normal, good human being sharing his learnings.
Pull up a comfortable chair and a calming drink and come spend a few minutes with Robert Greiner and me. Robert is a technology executive and enterprise architect with 14+ years of diversified IT leadership, strategy, business development, cloud transformation, alliance management, delivery, and consulting experience. Robert believes strongly in a human-centric leadership approach and has designed and implemented strategic initiatives at some of the largest and most complex organizations in the world. Relax and listen while he takes us though his life’s journey to date, learning and maturing into a quiet and caring leader. Starting his career as an engineer, he’ll talk about the realizations and the process of discovering his true self. How his children affected his decisions as well as coping with COVID and turning it into a learning experience. No fireworks. Just a normal, good human being sharing his learnings.
Raising Your Tech IQ
Aman Agarwal is an engineer whose work has ranged from building self-driving vehicles in Silicon Valley to AI-powered brain-computer interfaces. He has also been a business executive at two tech companies valued over $1 billion each. These days he's the Founder and President of SANPRAM Transnational, an executive education company that helps business leaders and entrepreneurs survive and thrive in a future that will be driven by AI and new digital technologies. I’m not sure if it’s the DaVinci drawing on his LinkedIn page or his personal website that starts with: ”Greetings. Your time looks delicious.
Let me take a small bite.” that intrigued me more. Either way, Aman Agarwal is a fascinating character and I’m, glad you’ll have a chance to “meet” him on this podcast. Businessperson, thought leader, autonomous vehicles engineer, teacher. Aman has a perspective you will want to hear.
Aman Agarwal is an engineer whose work has ranged from building self-driving vehicles in Silicon Valley to AI-powered brain-computer interfaces. He has also been a business executive at two tech companies valued over $1 billion each. These days he's the Founder and President of SANPRAM Transnational, an executive education company that helps business leaders and entrepreneurs survive and thrive in a future that will be driven by AI and new digital technologies. I’m not sure if it’s the DaVinci drawing on his LinkedIn page or his personal website that starts with: ”Greetings. Your time looks delicious.
Let me take a small bite.” that intrigued me more. Either way, Aman Agarwal is a fascinating character and I’m, glad you’ll have a chance to “meet” him on this podcast. Businessperson, thought leader, autonomous vehicles engineer, teacher. Aman has a perspective you will want to hear.
Culture Crash
Keith Wilson grew up in small-town Ohio and was surprised to find himself starting his career in Full-time Ministry. As a Pastor with a side-hustle, he helped launch three nonprofit startups, start two businesses and consulted in 40 other organizations. Although each organization was different he kept seeing the same people problems over and over again. Eventually he decided to dedicate his career to helping leaders build environments of mutual trust and respect so they can avoid the problems that plague them most. In the last 10 years as a certified coach, consultant and facilitator he's spent 3,000+ hours coaching leaders, 1,600+ hours training teams and spoken 300+ times to live audiences up to 2,500 people. As an Organizational Development Consultant for ScrogginsGrear, he has spent the last 5 years helping small businesses, medical practices and non-profits recover from internal, culture problems that have caused an organizational crash. Keith joins the show to discuss the 10 early warning signs of culture crash to help professionals prevent problems before they spiral out of control.
Keith Wilson grew up in small-town Ohio and was surprised to find himself starting his career in Full-time Ministry. As a Pastor with a side-hustle, he helped launch three nonprofit startups, start two businesses and consulted in 40 other organizations. Although each organization was different he kept seeing the same people problems over and over again. Eventually he decided to dedicate his career to helping leaders build environments of mutual trust and respect so they can avoid the problems that plague them most. In the last 10 years as a certified coach, consultant and facilitator he's spent 3,000+ hours coaching leaders, 1,600+ hours training teams and spoken 300+ times to live audiences up to 2,500 people. As an Organizational Development Consultant for ScrogginsGrear, he has spent the last 5 years helping small businesses, medical practices and non-profits recover from internal, culture problems that have caused an organizational crash. Keith joins the show to discuss the 10 early warning signs of culture crash to help professionals prevent problems before they spiral out of control.
Building Resilience
Susan Drumm is a CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach focused on helping leaders and their teams to develop the capacity and mindsets to lead in today’s disruptive environment. She has been running a boutique consulting firm, Meritage Leadership, with a cadre of 15 coaches and consultants, since 2006. They have worked with Private Equity firms and their emerging portfolio companies, as well as large corporations such as Oracle, Viacom, KPMG, A&E Networks, Genentech and others. Susan has graduate degrees from Harvard Law School, Carnegie Mellon University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Susan joins the show to discuss building resilience, why resilience is the #1 trait leaders need during this time of change and uncertainty, and why leaders who operate with greater coherence/resilience are able to access the highest functioning parts of the brain—enabling them to think clearly under pressure and create more innovative solutions to problems. Susan also shares proven techniques to be able to develop the capacity to prepare for, recover from, and adapt in the face of stress, challenge, change or adversity.
Susan Drumm is a CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach focused on helping leaders and their teams to develop the capacity and mindsets to lead in today’s disruptive environment. She has been running a boutique consulting firm, Meritage Leadership, with a cadre of 15 coaches and consultants, since 2006. They have worked with Private Equity firms and their emerging portfolio companies, as well as large corporations such as Oracle, Viacom, KPMG, A&E Networks, Genentech and others. Susan has graduate degrees from Harvard Law School, Carnegie Mellon University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Susan joins the show to discuss building resilience, why resilience is the #1 trait leaders need during this time of change and uncertainty, and why leaders who operate with greater coherence/resilience are able to access the highest functioning parts of the brain—enabling them to think clearly under pressure and create more innovative solutions to problems. Susan also shares proven techniques to be able to develop the capacity to prepare for, recover from, and adapt in the face of stress, challenge, change or adversity.
Survive and Advance
Justin Knapp is the CEO of Chameleon Companies, an Amazon small business that survived the pandemic. Justin took a start-up manufacturing operation to a US leader in Color Powder, and has pivoted into other product lines. Justin joins the show to discuss the 3 keys for small businesses on Amazon to survive a pandemic, how he became an Amazon best seller, and the 3 lessons he learned about success during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Justin Knapp is the CEO of Chameleon Companies, an Amazon small business that survived the pandemic. Justin took a start-up manufacturing operation to a US leader in Color Powder, and has pivoted into other product lines. Justin joins the show to discuss the 3 keys for small businesses on Amazon to survive a pandemic, how he became an Amazon best seller, and the 3 lessons he learned about success during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From The Ashes We Rise
Scott Bartnick is Co-Founder of Otter PR, a results-driven media agency that actually guarantees real, quality media coverage for their clients, every single month. Scott is a serial entrepreneur, published author, and successful business owner. He has extensive and diverse experience with eCommerce consulting, operational excellence, public relations, sales, and marketing. Scott works with large corporations to create new sales channels, build brand awareness, and increase credibility. To date, Scott has helped over 300 brands grow their reach. Scott joins the show to share how he built a seven-figure PR agency in six months from home during COVID quarantine.
Scott Bartnick is Co-Founder of Otter PR, a results-driven media agency that actually guarantees real, quality media coverage for their clients, every single month. Scott is a serial entrepreneur, published author, and successful business owner. He has extensive and diverse experience with eCommerce consulting, operational excellence, public relations, sales, and marketing. Scott works with large corporations to create new sales channels, build brand awareness, and increase credibility. To date, Scott has helped over 300 brands grow their reach. Scott joins the show to share how he built a seven-figure PR agency in six months from home during COVID quarantine.
Your business practices reflect your values
I had to catch my breath when I read Marion's post on LinkedIn last Wednesday, 10-21:
"How confident are you that your #outsourcing partner is telling the truth about how they treat their people?
NO ONE WAS ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE SITE FOR ANY REASON EVEN TO SEE THEIR FAMILIES.
All due to the fear of losing their customers."
I had to catch my breath when I read Marion's post on LinkedIn last Wednesday, 10-21:
"How confident are you that your #outsourcing partner is telling the truth about how they treat their people?
NO ONE WAS ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE SITE FOR ANY REASON EVEN TO SEE THEIR FAMILIES.
All due to the fear of losing their customers."
Partnership Marketing 101
Kim Adolph is a digital marketing consultant with over 10 years of experience and the founder of Kimberly Management, a company that designs and manages partner programs for both large and small businesses. Kim has worked with a diverse group of clients including Fabkids, Fabletics, Ann Taylor LOFT, Dollar Shave Club, C.O. Bigelow, Grande Cosmetics, IHG Hotels, BigLOTS, Lucky Brand, and Virgin America to name a few. Kim's results speak volumes as she has launched over 4,000 influencer campaigns, managed 65 affiliate programs, generated billions of social media impressions, millions of engagements, and millions of dollars in new revenue. Kim joins the show to discuss influencer and affiliate marketing strategies and why partnership marketing should be a core strategy for your business.
Kim Adolph is a digital marketing consultant with over 10 years of experience and the founder of Kimberly Management, a company that designs and manages partner programs for both large and small businesses. Kim has worked with a diverse group of clients including Fabkids, Fabletics, Ann Taylor LOFT, Dollar Shave Club, C.O. Bigelow, Grande Cosmetics, IHG Hotels, BigLOTS, Lucky Brand, and Virgin America to name a few. Kim's results speak volumes as she has launched over 4,000 influencer campaigns, managed 65 affiliate programs, generated billions of social media impressions, millions of engagements, and millions of dollars in new revenue. Kim joins the show to discuss influencer and affiliate marketing strategies and why partnership marketing should be a core strategy for your business.
The Complete Man
Purdeep Sangha is the Founder of The Male Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Author, Podcaster, Speaker and Strategist For Businessmen. Purdeep teaches men how to align themselves to think, act, feel and become THE COMPLETE MAN & experience complete victory! Purdeep uses proven methods from neuroscience, performance psychology and ancient spiritual teachings to help men become mindful alpha males....men who are the complete package. And Purdeep’s clients range from business owners to high-powered corporate executives. Purdeep joins the show to share how he was able to begin his journey working for himself and his strategy for how men can become healthy, well balanced entrepreneurs that run successful businesses.
Purdeep Sangha is the Founder of The Male Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Author, Podcaster, Speaker and Strategist For Businessmen. Purdeep teaches men how to align themselves to think, act, feel and become THE COMPLETE MAN & experience complete victory! Purdeep uses proven methods from neuroscience, performance psychology and ancient spiritual teachings to help men become mindful alpha males....men who are the complete package. And Purdeep’s clients range from business owners to high-powered corporate executives. Purdeep joins the show to share how he was able to begin his journey working for himself and his strategy for how men can become healthy, well balanced entrepreneurs that run successful businesses.
The Bucket List Guy
Trav Bell is the author of the best-selling book, The M.Y.B.U.C.K.E.T.L.I.S.T. Blueprint™, a TEDx Thought Leader, a Certified Speaking Professional & is also the Founder CEO of the Certified Bucket List Coach® group. Before Trav became ʻThe Bucket List Guyʼ, he founded & franchised a chain of personal training studios across Australia. Starting with 1 client, he & his team went on to do over 2 million personal training sessions & motivated 10's of 1000's of clients. This has led Trav to be regarded as one of the world’s most in-demand motivation speakers. Trav joins the show to discuss his mission to help 10 million BucketListers #tickitB4Ukickit, the benefits both personally and professionally of living your bucket list, and how a bucket list is a tangible life plan.
Trav Bell is the author of the best-selling book, The M.Y.B.U.C.K.E.T.L.I.S.T. Blueprint™, a TEDx Thought Leader, a Certified Speaking Professional & is also the Founder CEO of the Certified Bucket List Coach® group. Before Trav became ʻThe Bucket List Guyʼ, he founded & franchised a chain of personal training studios across Australia. Starting with 1 client, he & his team went on to do over 2 million personal training sessions & motivated 10's of 1000's of clients. This has led Trav to be regarded as one of the world’s most in-demand motivation speakers. Trav joins the show to discuss his mission to help 10 million BucketListers #tickitB4Ukickit, the benefits both personally and professionally of living your bucket list, and how a bucket list is a tangible life plan.
Price is what you pay, Value is what you get
Chad Willardson is Founder and President of Pacific Capital, a fiduciary wealth management firm in Southern California, and he is the Co-Owner of the Draft Sports Complex. Chad is also the elected city treasurer of Corona CA, managing the $350 million dollar investment portfolio. Chad’s been featured in: Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., U.S. News & World Report, Entrepreneur Magazine, NBC News, Financial Advisor Magazine, and the California Business Journal. Chad joins the show to discuss the top financial mistakes people make and how to overcome them, as well as the biggest takeaways from his Amazon best seller - "Stress Free Money" Overcome These 7 Obstacles to Find Financial Freedom.
Chad Willardson is Founder and President of Pacific Capital, a fiduciary wealth management firm in Southern California, and he is the Co-Owner of the Draft Sports Complex. Chad is also the elected city treasurer of Corona CA, managing the $350 million dollar investment portfolio. Chad’s been featured in: Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., U.S. News & World Report, Entrepreneur Magazine, NBC News, Financial Advisor Magazine, and the California Business Journal. Chad joins the show to discuss the top financial mistakes people make and how to overcome them, as well as the biggest takeaways from his Amazon best seller - "Stress Free Money" Overcome These 7 Obstacles to Find Financial Freedom.
Becoming is Better Than Being
Erin Mac is an Experienced business/executive coach that helps business leaders learn how to run their companies vs. their companies running them. Erin has been a coach for 15 years and has been a successful entrepreneur for 20 years. Erin joins the show to discuss her mindset workshop that helps develop leaders so that they can enjoy their company again, create a company culture that is productive and inspired, and find balance between their professional and personal lives. We also discuss engaging and inspiring employees virtually, assessing current staff and culture, and her course on how to recruit and retain top performing employees.
Erin Mac is an Experienced business/executive coach that helps business leaders learn how to run their companies vs. their companies running them. Erin has been a coach for 15 years and has been a successful entrepreneur for 20 years. Erin joins the show to discuss her mindset workshop that helps develop leaders so that they can enjoy their company again, create a company culture that is productive and inspired, and find balance between their professional and personal lives. We also discuss engaging and inspiring employees virtually, assessing current staff and culture, and her course on how to recruit and retain top performing employees.
71.4% of Sales Reps Admit What?!
Michael P. Hamer who is the author of the Amazon best seller "Selling Righteously" joins the show to discuss the reasons why 50% of the prospects salespeople are pitching and who are in their pipeline are not a good fit for what they sell.
Michael P. Hamer who is the author of the Amazon best seller "Selling Righteously" joins the show to discuss the reasons why 50% of the prospects salespeople are pitching and who are in their pipeline are not a good fit for what they sell.
The Next Big Pivot
Bernardo de la Vega is a Tech serial entrepreneur who has built & sold two 7-figure Companies. His new company, the Fiesta app, can be described as Tik Tok for Podcasts which integrates with Alexa and Google home and, which he is currently growth hacking with content marketing and voice technology. Bernardo joins the show to detail his journey from Corporate America to entrepreneur, going broke, then bouncing back to build and sell two companies making tens of millions of dollars in the process. He also shares best practices for starting a successful ecommerce business, how to conceptualize and build a mobile app, and how and when to sell a business for its maximum value.
Bernardo de la Vega is a Tech serial entrepreneur who has built & sold two 7-figure Companies. His new company, the Fiesta app, can be described as Tik Tok for Podcasts which integrates with Alexa and Google home and, which he is currently growth hacking with content marketing and voice technology. Bernardo joins the show to detail his journey from Corporate America to entrepreneur, going broke, then bouncing back to build and sell two companies making tens of millions of dollars in the process. He also shares best practices for starting a successful ecommerce business, how to conceptualize and build a mobile app, and how and when to sell a business for its maximum value.
Mr. Marketing
Mark Newsome aka Mr. Marketing is a cash flow generation specialist. He routinely helps, semi cash strapped, small business owners and or service providers, both on and offline, generate, or discover previously hidden profit centers within their business or service. He does this by strategically maximizing, once considered completely dead and or grossly underutilized, non traditional assets and or resources. Mark joins the show to discuss proven and innovative marketing strategies to help cash strapped businesses generate red hot prospect lists, stay ahead of the competition, and how to systematically increase your gross profits with strategic email marketing.
Mark Newsome aka Mr. Marketing is a cash flow generation specialist. He routinely helps, semi cash strapped, small business owners and or service providers, both on and offline, generate, or discover previously hidden profit centers within their business or service. He does this by strategically maximizing, once considered completely dead and or grossly underutilized, non traditional assets and or resources. Mark joins the show to discuss proven and innovative marketing strategies to help cash strapped businesses generate red hot prospect lists, stay ahead of the competition, and how to systematically increase your gross profits with strategic email marketing.
Charge The Bear
Holly Jean Jackson is a Health Coach, Life Coach, and a Transformational Coaching Method Coach through Health Coach Institute. With over 12 years of technology and business experience, Holly helps entrepreneurs and business leaders love their life and business again. She does this through a combined approach of both coaching and consulting providing practical and actionable results. She also helps end fear and frustration with technology. She teaches her clients to remember self-care is essential, not optional. And that community is critical to success. Holly also hosts the Inspiration Contagion Podcast where she interviews transformational leaders who inspire, hold a big vision that has high impact, and lead others through inspiration. Holly joins the show to share her inspirational journey and what led to her literally charging the bear in her life head on. She also details how to prevent and overcome burnout as well as how to prioritize, limit distractions and refocus.
Holly Jean Jackson is a Health Coach, Life Coach, and a Transformational Coaching Method Coach through Health Coach Institute. With over 12 years of technology and business experience, Holly helps entrepreneurs and business leaders love their life and business again. She does this through a combined approach of both coaching and consulting providing practical and actionable results. She also helps end fear and frustration with technology. She teaches her clients to remember self-care is essential, not optional. And that community is critical to success. Holly also hosts the Inspiration Contagion Podcast where she interviews transformational leaders who inspire, hold a big vision that has high impact, and lead others through inspiration. Holly joins the show to share her inspirational journey and what led to her literally charging the bear in her life head on. She also details how to prevent and overcome burnout as well as how to prioritize, limit distractions and refocus.
Mojo Rising
Joe Apfelbaum is the CEO of Ajax Union, a B2B digital marketing agency based in Brooklyn, NY. Joe is a business strategist, marketing expert and certified Google trainer. Joe has been featured in Forbes, Inc. Fox Business, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider and Mashable. Joe also authored the book High Energy Secrets, How he lost 95 pounds and has more energy than ever. Joe joins the show to discuss how to create a solid strategy on Linkedin, how to use social media to generate qualified leads and how he built a multi million dollar agency with no business experience.
Joe Apfelbaum is the CEO of Ajax Union, a B2B digital marketing agency based in Brooklyn, NY. Joe is a business strategist, marketing expert and certified Google trainer. Joe has been featured in Forbes, Inc. Fox Business, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider and Mashable. Joe also authored the book High Energy Secrets, How he lost 95 pounds and has more energy than ever. Joe joins the show to discuss how to create a solid strategy on Linkedin, how to use social media to generate qualified leads and how he built a multi million dollar agency with no business experience.
Sway Factor
Sima Dahl is one of just 12 percent of known speakers worldwide to earn the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association, and one of just 87 to earn the Accredited Speaker credential from Toastmasters International – only 3 women in the world have earned both.
Sima travels the world to show sales, marketing, and HR leaders how to drive sales, attract top talent, and increase retention, and her clients include Assurance Agency, BMO Harris Bank, Clarion Construction, Equity Residential, Howard Hughes Corporation, Mesirow Financial and United Airlines amongst to name a few. Sima joins the show to share best practices on generating demand through branding and social selling as well as to discuss
Sway Factor™, her ground-breaking approach to personal branding for professionals that strengthens business and employer brands alike.
Sima Dahl is one of just 12 percent of known speakers worldwide to earn the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association, and one of just 87 to earn the Accredited Speaker credential from Toastmasters International – only 3 women in the world have earned both.
Sima travels the world to show sales, marketing, and HR leaders how to drive sales, attract top talent, and increase retention, and her clients include Assurance Agency, BMO Harris Bank, Clarion Construction, Equity Residential, Howard Hughes Corporation, Mesirow Financial and United Airlines amongst to name a few. Sima joins the show to share best practices on generating demand through branding and social selling as well as to discuss
Sway Factor™, her ground-breaking approach to personal branding for professionals that strengthens business and employer brands alike.
Find Your Courage, Change Your Life
Ken D. Foster is a keynote speaker, business strategist, and syndicated radio host of the “Voices of Courage” show, heard in more than 162 countries. The best-selling author of seven books, he has been featured in hundreds of radio shows, webinars, and TV networks, as well as on the cover of Triathlon Magazine and many other publications. Ken has Coached and Mentored hundreds of CEO’s, Entrepreneurs, Executives and Senior Professionals to take the courageous path, release their limitations, and free their spirit to bring in harmony, success, and bottom-line results to their businesses and lives. Ken joins the show to share how small adjustments in his life and his clients businesses, led to major impacts.
Ken D. Foster is a keynote speaker, business strategist, and syndicated radio host of the “Voices of Courage” show, heard in more than 162 countries. The best-selling author of seven books, he has been featured in hundreds of radio shows, webinars, and TV networks, as well as on the cover of Triathlon Magazine and many other publications. Ken has Coached and Mentored hundreds of CEO’s, Entrepreneurs, Executives and Senior Professionals to take the courageous path, release their limitations, and free their spirit to bring in harmony, success, and bottom-line results to their businesses and lives. Ken joins the show to share how small adjustments in his life and his clients businesses, led to major impacts.
With great power comes great electricity bill
Beth Armknecht Miller is CEO of Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm. She is certified in Myers Briggs, Hogan, and Business DNA. And, she is a Certified Managerial Coach by Kennesaw University. Her book, Are You Talent Obsessed? was published in 2014 and is available on Amazon. She is a frequent contributor to Entrepreneur Online, About.com, and TalentCulture to name a few. Beth joins the show to discuss leadership during COVID-19 as well as emotional intelligence, hiring great people, and succession planning.
Beth Armknecht Miller is CEO of Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm. She is certified in Myers Briggs, Hogan, and Business DNA. And, she is a Certified Managerial Coach by Kennesaw University. Her book, Are You Talent Obsessed? was published in 2014 and is available on Amazon. She is a frequent contributor to Entrepreneur Online, About.com, and TalentCulture to name a few. Beth joins the show to discuss leadership during COVID-19 as well as emotional intelligence, hiring great people, and succession planning.
Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week
Dave Kahle joins the show to discuss how sales teams are struggling with time management and how it is greatly impacting revenue targets. We share proven best practices and the adjustments needed to vastly improve efficiency and performance.
Dave Kahle joins the show to discuss how sales teams are struggling with time management and how it is greatly impacting revenue targets. We share proven best practices and the adjustments needed to vastly improve efficiency and performance.
Higher Purpose to Higher Profits
Mariko Frederick has worked with Olympic and professional athletes, CEO’s of 7 and 8 figure businesses and serves as a speaker, spiritual healer and high performance coach. She’s the founder and CEO of Soul Priority—a business and spiritual development company dedicated to helping professionals and entrepreneurs turn their higher purpose into higher profits. Mariko joins the show to share details and the impact of her near death experience, aligning entrepreneurs with their spiritual path, and guiding professionals to uncover their true calling and see the assignment on their life as well as their path to abundance.
Mariko Frederick has worked with Olympic and professional athletes, CEO’s of 7 and 8 figure businesses and serves as a speaker, spiritual healer and high performance coach. She’s the founder and CEO of Soul Priority—a business and spiritual development company dedicated to helping professionals and entrepreneurs turn their higher purpose into higher profits. Mariko joins the show to share details and the impact of her near death experience, aligning entrepreneurs with their spiritual path, and guiding professionals to uncover their true calling and see the assignment on their life as well as their path to abundance.
Mistakes are the portals of discovery
Josh Patrick is a contributor to The New York Times’ “You’re the Boss” blog as well as the author of his Stage 2 blog, Creating Value. He’s written for American Express Open as well as Inc.com and the Huffington Post. He now has a beat with Forbes.com where he writes about succession issues for private business owners. He’s run an operating company for over twenty years, grown up in a family business, sold the family business and successfully transitioned into several new businesses. Josh joins the show to discuss mistakes businesses make and why it's important to have a mistake friendly company.
Josh Patrick is a contributor to The New York Times’ “You’re the Boss” blog as well as the author of his Stage 2 blog, Creating Value. He’s written for American Express Open as well as Inc.com and the Huffington Post. He now has a beat with Forbes.com where he writes about succession issues for private business owners. He’s run an operating company for over twenty years, grown up in a family business, sold the family business and successfully transitioned into several new businesses. Josh joins the show to discuss mistakes businesses make and why it's important to have a mistake friendly company.
65% of employees would give up what?!
John and Brian discuss the ultimate sacrifice employees are willing to make to improve their work life.
John and Brian discuss the ultimate sacrifice employees are willing to make to improve their work life.
It's always sunny in Providence
Melissa DaSilva founded East Coast Mental Wellness, a mental health agency in Providence, RI where members of the LGBTQ+ community can find safe and specialized therapeutic services. She is the author of The Profitable Practice: Helping Healing Professionals Build and Grow a Successful Business, which helps healers and new business owners succeed. She is also the creator and host of the successful LGBTQ+ podcasts Pride Connections and Chit Chat with a Therapist. Melissa joins the show to share her journey as a business owner and entrepreneur, and to shed light on the LGBTQ+ community.
Melissa DaSilva founded East Coast Mental Wellness, a mental health agency in Providence, RI where members of the LGBTQ+ community can find safe and specialized therapeutic services. She is the author of The Profitable Practice: Helping Healing Professionals Build and Grow a Successful Business, which helps healers and new business owners succeed. She is also the creator and host of the successful LGBTQ+ podcasts Pride Connections and Chit Chat with a Therapist. Melissa joins the show to share her journey as a business owner and entrepreneur, and to shed light on the LGBTQ+ community.
Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way
Dominique Brightmon is a certified coach and speaker of the John Maxwell Team, was the youngest Area Director for Toastmasters International, and authored "Going North: Tips & Techniques to Advance Yourself", and the follow-up bestselling book titled "Stay the Course: The Elite Performer's 7 Secret Keys to Sustainable Success." He also hosts the Going North podcast, and was listed as one of the top ten self-help podcasters in the world alongside Brendon Burchard, Gretchen Rubin, Lewis Howes & Steve Olsher. Dominique joins the show to discuss the 7 E's of leadership and the 5 keys to elite performance.
Dominique Brightmon is a certified coach and speaker of the John Maxwell Team, was the youngest Area Director for Toastmasters International, and authored "Going North: Tips & Techniques to Advance Yourself", and the follow-up bestselling book titled "Stay the Course: The Elite Performer's 7 Secret Keys to Sustainable Success." He also hosts the Going North podcast, and was listed as one of the top ten self-help podcasters in the world alongside Brendon Burchard, Gretchen Rubin, Lewis Howes & Steve Olsher. Dominique joins the show to discuss the 7 E's of leadership and the 5 keys to elite performance.
Tough times never last, but tough people do
Paul Moore is a contributor to Fox Business and BiggerPockets, the author of “The Perfect Investment - create enduring wealth from the Historic shift to multifamily housing, and is the managing director of 3 commercial real estate funds at Wellings Capital. Paul joins the show to share his incredible journey as a serial entrepreneur (owning 20 businesses), and how he went from $1.5 million in the bank, to $2.5 million in debt, to being debt free 13 months later. Get your notepads ready as Paul shares investment strategy, entrepreneurship wisdom and how to start a successful business from the ground up.
Paul Moore is a contributor to Fox Business and BiggerPockets, the author of “The Perfect Investment - create enduring wealth from the Historic shift to multifamily housing, and is the managing director of 3 commercial real estate funds at Wellings Capital. Paul joins the show to share his incredible journey as a serial entrepreneur (owning 20 businesses), and how he went from $1.5 million in the bank, to $2.5 million in debt, to being debt free 13 months later. Get your notepads ready as Paul shares investment strategy, entrepreneurship wisdom and how to start a successful business from the ground up.
Everything's Gonna Be Alright
Michelle E. Dickinson is a passionate mental health advocate, a TED speaker, and a published author of a memoir entitled Breaking Into My Life. Her work and advocacy has lead her to be featured on ABC, Forbes and Fox. Michelle joins the show to share expert tips and strategies on how to manage anxiety when returning to the workplace after COVID, as well as how to be a culture change agent within your company.
Michelle E. Dickinson is a passionate mental health advocate, a TED speaker, and a published author of a memoir entitled Breaking Into My Life. Her work and advocacy has lead her to be featured on ABC, Forbes and Fox. Michelle joins the show to share expert tips and strategies on how to manage anxiety when returning to the workplace after COVID, as well as how to be a culture change agent within your company.
The Sales Hot Seat
Dave Kahle is widely considered to be the foremost authority on sales and sale systems as he has written 12 books on the subject and presented over 1,000 times in 47 states and 11 countries. He’s trained literally tens of thousands of sales people to sell better, thousands of sales managers to manage better, and has worked personally and contractually with over 500 companies. On this special episode, Dave steps up to the plate to take on the questions the supposed experts don't have the courage to answer!
Dave Kahle is widely considered to be the foremost authority on sales and sale systems as he has written 12 books on the subject and presented over 1,000 times in 47 states and 11 countries. He’s trained literally tens of thousands of sales people to sell better, thousands of sales managers to manage better, and has worked personally and contractually with over 500 companies. On this special episode, Dave steps up to the plate to take on the questions the supposed experts don't have the courage to answer!
You're Hired!
Kris Holmes, author of the Amazon best seller "Ignite Your Career! Strategies and Tactics to Unleash Your Potential" and partner at leading executive search firm O’Connell Group, joins the show to provide expert advice on how to land your dream job even during COVID-19 and how to negotiate the best package.
Kris Holmes, author of the Amazon best seller "Ignite Your Career! Strategies and Tactics to Unleash Your Potential" and partner at leading executive search firm O’Connell Group, joins the show to provide expert advice on how to land your dream job even during COVID-19 and how to negotiate the best package.
Are Outside Sales Reps Obsolete?
Dave Kahle joins us to discuss the state of outside sales heading into a post COVID-19 world.
Dave Kahle joins us to discuss the state of outside sales heading into a post COVID-19 world.
The Truth Shall Set You Free
Michael P. Hamer joins us to discuss the rise of deceptive practices employers use during the hiring process, and the 7 biggest lies they use to trick you into working for them.
Michael P. Hamer joins us to discuss the rise of deceptive practices employers use during the hiring process, and the 7 biggest lies they use to trick you into working for them.
East Meets West
Kismet, coincidence or fate? Learn how One Broken Cog was conceived.
Kismet, coincidence or fate? Learn how One Broken Cog was conceived.
Communication Breakdown
John and Brian discuss the most mind blowing stat ever uncovered on this podcast. Sales Managers beware...
John and Brian discuss the most mind blowing stat ever uncovered on this podcast. Sales Managers beware...
| Podcast Takeaway - Communication Breakdown |
Sales Turnover
John and Brian uncover the truth behind sales turnover vs all other industries. They take a close look at the reasons behind it, and give their strategies to fix it.
John and Brian uncover the truth behind sales turnover vs all other industries. They take a close look at the reasons behind it, and give their strategies to fix it.
| Podcast Takeaway - Sales Turnover |
Can you serve 2 Masters?
We look at the trending "player-coach" role and if it is indeed an effective way of aligning your sales team.
We look at the trending "player-coach" role and if it is indeed an effective way of aligning your sales team.
| Podcast Takeaway - Can you serve 2 Masters? |
Ask and Ye Shall Receive
Why are so many reps not asking for the sale? John and Brian uncover a stat that will make you cringe!
Why are so many reps not asking for the sale? John and Brian uncover a stat that will make you cringe!
| Podcast Takeaway - Ask and Ye Shall Receive |
Are Salespeople Born or Made?
Do salespeople need inherent skills to succeed, or can a strong training program create a rock star sales pro? John and Brian tackle this polarizing topic from both sides of the fence. Which side are you on?
Do salespeople need inherent skills to succeed, or can a strong training program create a rock star sales pro? John and Brian tackle this polarizing topic from both sides of the fence. Which side are you on?
| Podcast Takeaway - Are Salespeople Born or Made? |
Always Be Closing?
The pop culture phenomena of ABC, what are the origins and is it still relevant today? Brian and John weigh in on the most famous acronym in sales.
The pop culture phenomena of ABC, what are the origins and is it still relevant today? Brian and John weigh in on the most famous acronym in sales.
| Podcast Takeaway - Always Be Closing? |
44% of sales reps give up after 1 follow-up?!
John and Brian discuss follow up stats and why it is an integral cog in the success of a sales team.
John and Brian discuss follow up stats and why it is an integral cog in the success of a sales team.
| Podcast Takeaway - Follow-Up |
Say goodbye to 1 million sales jobs in 2020
Listen to John and Brian's take on the prediction that 1 million sales jobs will be lost by the end of this year.
Listen to John and Brian's take on the prediction that 1 million sales jobs will be lost by the end of this year.
Why are so many reps under performing?
John and Brian reveal startling statistics around sales performance and training. Are reps really to blame, or is another culprit responsible?
John and Brian reveal startling statistics around sales performance and training. Are reps really to blame, or is another culprit responsible?
42% of sales reps feel they don’t have enough info prior to making a call?!
Sales people cite a lack of sufficient info to be confident enough to prospect. Is this a valid point or a convenient excuse? John and Brian weigh in on this polarizing topic.
Sales people cite a lack of sufficient info to be confident enough to prospect. Is this a valid point or a convenient excuse? John and Brian weigh in on this polarizing topic.
Memory Lane
Brian shares experiences from his first sales job and how they relate to our mission at One Broken Cog.
Brian shares experiences from his first sales job and how they relate to our mission at One Broken Cog.
