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In this humorous but candid interview, entrepreneur and author Lee Caraher talks about how she epically failed but ultimately succeeded with her 15-year-old PR and digital marketing firm Double Forte because she didn't know how to work with millennials. She hired six, but lost them all within three months, which created a major disruption for her business.

Determined to buck the negative reporting about that age cohort, Caraher did her own research on multiple generations in the workplace, combined it with her own practical experience, and started creating a culture in which all age groups could thrive and learn from one another. The effort paid off, resulting in higher-than-average retention rates, personal satisfaction for employees and a more productive and profitable business. Currently, more than half her staff is under the age of 32.

Tune in to discover how Caraher became an expert on creating great multigenerational workplace teams, including:

• The steps she took to recover from the "body blow" she and her company endured hiring and then losing six millennials within three months.
• The four questions you must evaluate to ensure your employees are in a good workplace state of mind: Do I have a role that's important in this company? Am I contributing:? Am I appreciated? Am I doing something good?
• How the expression of appreciation is perceived and accepted differently among various generations—and how to leverage those differences to create a harmonious workplace environment.
• Why specific communication is a must in any office.
• Why "command and control" leadership doesn't work to get things done in most instances—and what approach to use instead.
• The new definition of employee loyalty that encourages long-term relationships—even after an employee has left your company.

MORE ABOUT LEE CARAHER

Lee Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte, a public relations and digital marketing firm she founded in 2002. She's known for her practicality, her big laughs, being a straight talker and the ability to find practical solutions to big problems. She started Double Forte in 2002 as a new kind of communications firm designed to work with great people, doing good work for good companies that make a positive difference in the world.

Caraher's first book Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide To Making It Work At Work is based on her own experience building a successful intergenerational workplace. It also contains insights from more than 100 managers, leaders and employees of all ages in different industries across the country. The book is a practical and entertaining guide to breaking down the misconceptions between Gen Y, GenX and the baby boomer generations and explains how to build a work environment that builds business, loyalty and strategic advantage. Her second book is The Boomerang Principle: Inspire Lifetime Loyalty from Your Employees.

CONNECT WITH LEE CARAHER

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeeCaraher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/

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Mike Moyer, serial entrepreneur and author of Slicing Pie Handbook: Perfectly Fair Equity Splits for Bootstrapped Startups, joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to discuss fair equity models for startups and early-stage companies.

Tune in to find out:

• The basics of the Slicing Pie model.
• Whether the person who has the most risk in the startup always has the controlling interest.
• The pitfalls of equity being used as compensation.
• What pre-revenue equity allocation is.
• Why allocating equity must be based on a set of rules.
• Why allocating equity is a "rolling" endeavor, not a static one.

Moyer is a serial entrepreneur who has started several companies from scratch, including Cappex.com. He's joined start-up companies, helped others start companies, raised millions of dollars of start-up capital and helped sell start-up companies.

Mike shares his entrepreneurial experience by teaching Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

CONNECT WITH MIKE MOYER

Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/SlicingPie

Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/GruntFunds

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slicingpie

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During this holiday season, I hope you enjoy a replay of my popular Elf on the Shelf episode. I recorded this several years ago on the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger Network.

Elf on the Shelf co-founder Chanda Bell gives us the behind-the-scenes story on how she, along with her twin sister Christa Pitts and her mother Carol Aebersold, transformed a cherished family tradition into a best-selling and enduring holiday brand. Listen in as Bell shares:

• The inspiration behind the story—and how they built it into an enduring brand.
• What they had to do to finally get the idea to market.
• The touching stories they hear from their customers.
• Words of encouragement for entrepreneurs.

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This episode of Talking Business Now welcomes back Frank Fiume. He is the founder of i9 Sports, the nation’s leading franchise of youth leagues and camps. He’s also the author of a recently released, best-selling book called Running With My Head Down: An Entrepreneur's Story of Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose.

This is the third in a series of episodes we’ve done with Fiume, who grew i9 Sports to more than $300 million in sales, with 2 million participants in 900 communities in 30 states. In the first episode, we talked with him about his entrepreneurial journey, his lessons learned and the mindset that’s necessary for becoming a successful entrepreneur.

In the second episode, we discussed how he used the franchising model to attain such phenomenal growth, and he shares tips and insights for those of you who may be considering franchising as a growth model.

And what does an entrepreneur do to complete the cycle? Exit the business successfully! In this episode of Talking Business Now, Frank shares with us his exit strategy, what he wished he would have known as he prepared to sell, and what every entrepreneur must do to successfully transition to life beyond the business they founded.

i9 Sports is the country's leading franchise of youth leagues and camps. The business earned Fiume national recognition. Entrepreneur magazine ranked the company as the #1 children’s fitness franchise. Fiume has been featured on Fox Business News, HBO Real Sports, and in numerous publications and national news media, including USA Today, Sports Illustrated and The Wall Street Journal.

Fiume sold i9 Sports in 2017 to a private equity firm, but remains a minority shareholder and member of the board of directors.

CONNECT WITH FRANK FIUME

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankfiume/
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/frankfiume
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankfiumeii/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankfiumeii

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In this second of a three-part series, serial entrepreneur Frank Fiume, a pioneer in the youth sports industry and the founder of i9 Sports, joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to share tips and insights into using franchising as a way to grow your business—including the lessons he learned from his mistakes. (Listen to the first episode on the entrepreneurial mindset needed to run a successful business and remain a healthy person.)

i9 Sports is the country's leading franchise of youth leagues and camps. It has generated more than $300 million in sales, with 2 million participants in 900 communities across 30 states nationwide. The business catapulted Fiume to national recognition, and Entrepreneur magazine ranked i9 Sports as the #1 children’s fitness franchise. Fiume has been featured on Fox Business News, HBO Real Sports, and in dozens of publications and national news media outlets, including USA Today, Sports Illustrated and The Wall Street Journal.

Fiume sold i9 Sports in 2017 to a private equity firm, but remains a minority shareholder and member of the board of directors.

Fiume recently released his first book, "Running With My Head Down: An Entrepreneur's Story of Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose."

In this episode, we talk with Fiume about using franchising as a strategy for growing a business. Among the insights he shares:

• The most important criteria necessary for determining if your business is a candidate for franchising.
• The importance of infrastructure.
• How the founder's role changes.
• How to find great franchisees.
• Who you need on your team to guide you through the process.
• The role of marketing.

CONNECT WITH FRANK FIUME

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankfiume/
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/frankfiume
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankfiumeii/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankfiumeii

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My guest on this episode of Talking Business Now is serial entrepreneur Frank Fiume, a pioneer in the youth sports industry and the founder of i9 Sports—the country's leading franchise of youth leagues and camps.

The company has generated more than $300 million in sales, with 2 million participants in 900 communities across 30 states nationwide. The business catapulted Fiume to national recognition, and Entrepreneur magazine ranked i9 Sports as the #1 children’s fitness franchise. Fiume has been featured on Fox Business News, HBO Real Sports, and in dozens of publications and national news media outlets, including USA Today, Sports Illustrated, and The Wall Street Journal.

Fiume sold i9 Sports in 2017 to a private equity firm, but remains a minority shareholder and member of the board of directors.

Fiume recently released his first book, "Running With My Head Down: An Entrepreneur's Story of Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose."

In this episode, we talk with Frank about how his boyhood fascination with baseball while living in a tenement apartment in Queens led him to create an adult softball league on Long Island that eventually led him to found i9 Sports.

Tune in as Fiume shares many of the lessons he learned about himself and business throughout the years, including:

• The Entrepreneur Identity Crisis
• The Lonely at the Top Syndrome
• The Executive Burnout Phase
• The Affluenza Affair
• Handling Critics and Crisis
• The Influence of Family and Friends
• Achieving Spiritual Awakening

CONNECT WITH FRANK FIUME

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankfiume/
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/frankfiume
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankfiumeii/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankfiumeii

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In this episode of Talking Business Now, Oscar Trimboli, a former marketing director at Microsoft, joins host Kelly Scanlon to talk with us about what deep listening is, how to master it and how to use it to increase productivity, improve processes and grow your business.

Trimboli says that despite spending 55% of our time listening, only 2% of people really grasp the skill. But the stakes for not listening are high, ranging from miscommunication to job turnover to lost sales.

At Microsoft, Tribmoli and his teams were renowned for their ability to deep listen to customers in the call center as well as their market research summaries. Trimboli brought his passion for Deep Listening to next-generation leaders at Microsoft by rebuilding the company's graduate leadership program, which was eventually implemented in 26 countries.

As a deep listening expert, Trimboli is on a quest to create 100 million Deep Listeners in the world. In this episode, discover:

1. What Deep Listening is, including how it differs from active listening
2. Why Deep Listening matters in leadership more than ever
3. The difference between a good listener and a great listener
4. The four villains of listening
5. The 125-400 rule—and why mastering it is the key to unlocking Deep Listening
6. How to listen to what’s unsaid
7. Relational versus contextual listening
8. The true costs of not listening

CONNECT WITH OSCAR TRIMBOLI

Take the Deep Listening Survey: www.ListeningQuiz.com

LinkedIn: Oscar Trimboli

Twitter: @OscarTrimboli

Facebook: Oscar Trimboli

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Adversity doesn’t define you, but it can influence the road you take as you become who you are.

That’s the belief of David Cooks, my guest on this episode of Talking Business Now. At the age of 15, David Cooks was a high school sophomore and a passionate basketball player. But then, he experienced a spinal aneurysm that left him as a T-6 paraplegic.

From the beginning, David refused to let the wheelchair control his life. In his book, Getting Undressed: From Paralysis To Purpose, David shares his inspiring story of persistence, power of perspective and power of faith to demonstrate how obstacles should not define you and instead, should help you help others.

He discusses how you can learn your own purpose and become a more effective leader by taking a break from your problems and challenges to help others with theirs. Here are just a few of the takeaways David offers in the podcast:

• Persevering through life’s challenges sometimes requires getting help. You’re not in it all by yourself.
• There is nothing wrong with small beginnings. Nothing is insignificant. Everything matters.
• Making adjustments on and off the court, and in life, are pivotal to success. Be willing to do things differently.
• Take advantage of whatever opportunity you’re given. How you handle success will determine how much success you can handle.
• What you are willing to sacrifice today is an indication of its value and where you are trying to go in the future. If it’s a priority, sacrifices are made; everything else gets excuses.
• Your ability will get you there, your character will keep you there, and it will stay with others long after you’re gone.
• It is impossible to live without failing at something, so don’t let that stop you from getting to your destiny. Embrace it, learn from it and get back in the line.
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David went on to receive his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and his MBA in finance from Duke University. He has coached at Duke University and has also spent time as an assistant basketball coach at Concordia College. David is the founder of David Cooks Enterprises, a speaking, coaching and training organization helping businesses and individuals put their purpose into action with clarity on teamwork, leadership and communication.

Connect with David Cooks

Facebook: www.facebook.com/24DavidSpeaks

Twitter: www.twitter.com/dcespeaks.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/david-cooks-mba-20001210

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How do we deal with uncertainty? My guest on this episode of Talking Business Now—Julie Benezet—has some ideas on how to handle it. And she has the experience to back it up.

In 1999, Benezet was the new director for a fledgling dot com called Amazon. Her challenge was to figure out how to lease just the right real estate and buildings in just the right places, to help the company survive and thrive. And as they say, the rest is history.

As the first global real estate sales executive for Amazon, she helped manage the company’s growth and rapid expansion during the uncertainties of the 1990s and early 2000s.

Benezet is the author of the award-winning book The Journey of Not Knowing: How 21st Century Leaders Can Chart a Course Where There Is None, and she has just released a companion workbook titled, The Journal of Not Knowing.

Julie speaks, coaches and writes on galvanizing change in the 21st century and decoding human behavior in the face of uncertainty.

 In this episode of Talking Business Now, Julie talks with us about her book and leadership lessons from her many years as an executive, lawyer and entrepreneur. Tune in to discover:

• What drives her to build businesses for heself and for others.
• The lessons she learned as part of the leadership team at Amazon.com.
• Why change is a challenge and why so many people fight it.
• The most important role of a leader—and why that role hasn't changed.
• The Core Four—the principles that act as “navigation lights" for traversing the discomfort that comes with pursuing something new.
• The most important advice for people who want to start or grow a business

MORE ABOUT JULIE BENEZET

Benezet continues to "explore the new," build businesses and help others do the same. She is currently an executive coach, teacher and owner of The Journey of Not Knowing®, a leadership program she founded. The Journey of Not Knowing: How 21st Century Leaders Can Chart a Course Where There Is None, received a 2017 Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal and the 2016 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Silver Medal for Business & Economics.

Before joining Amazon.com, Julie built businesses and raised capital for a broad range of industries from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups. She practiced law in New York and Seattle.

She led the “Challenges of Leadership” program for executives at the Harvard Graduate School of Design for 10 years. She has appeared in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Tech Republic.com, Training Industry and The Zweig Letter.

CONNECT WITH JULIE BENEZET

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejourneyofnotknowing
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/journeyofnk
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-benezet-a4515/
• Blog: “The View from the Treehouse” at https://www.juliebenezet.com/blog

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AI expert and author Pamela McCorduck joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to offer insights on the evolution of AI and where the technology is headed.

McCorduck has been working in the field of artificial intelligence since 1960—and she knows the founding fathers personally. She's made a name for herself as an astute and authoritative observer of AI's evolution and growth since its earliest days.

Her first book, "Machines Who Think," was the first modern history of artificial intelligence. It contains interviews with the early, pioneering scientists. Though the science around AI has evolved, the interviews are fresh and revealing and continue to stand the test of time.

McCorduck's most recent book is "This Could Be Important: My Life and Times with the Artificial Intelligentsia." It is a memoir of her first encounters with the pioneers in the field, and her subsequent efforts to convince leading public intellectuals that AI could be important. 

Tune in to learn about:

• Examples of the way businesses are already using AI in ways we might not realize.
• How AI is revolutionizing even the smallest businesses.
• Future applications of AI that business owners should have on their radar.
• The societal and ethical implications of AI.
• Some behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the "early" days of AI.

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Your company's brand identity is everything visual that is visual about your brand—and your company name is a major part of that. In fact, 77% of consumers make purchases based on a brand name.

In this episode of Talking Business Now, Ross Kimbarovsky shares tips for choosing a name for your business—whether you're launching a new business or rebranding an existing business:

• The difference between brand identity and brand design
• How your business name conveys your overall brand design and creates a competitive edge
• Do’s and don’ts for selecting a good company name to begin with
• Good reasons for changing a company's name
• Whether you should use online business name generators
• Whether it's important to be able to trademark the name
• Is it smart to create an odd company names in order to secure a unique domain name?
• Examples of effective company names

Kimbarovsky is the co-founder and CEO of crowdSPRING. He spent 13 years as a trial attorney before founding the company in 2007.

Kimbarovsky mentors entrepreneurs through TechStars and Founder Institute, is a member of the Executive Advisory Board for TechWeek, and was honored as one of Techweek100′s top technology leaders and business visionaries. Ross has also founded numerous other startups, including Startup Foundry, Quickly Legal and Respect.

CONNECT WITH ROSS KIMBAROVSKY

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crowdspring/
• Twitter: @crowdspring AND @rosskimbarovsky
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosskimbarovsky/

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Margaret Reynolds joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her latest book—Boost Your GrowthDNA: How Strategic Leaders Use Growth Genetics to Drive Sustainable Business Performance.

Reynolds explains how growth-driven can use the Growth DNA framework to accelerate performance in a highly competitive and fast-changing world.

Tune in to find out:

1. Why GrowthDNA is the missing link to more profit, stronger culture and sustainable high performance.

2. How to develop the four strands of GrowthDNA—confidence, clarity, commitment and culture— to fuel sustainable and profitable growth and lead your team to breakthrough results year after year

3. Why growth doesn't occur just by doing the right things but rather by HOW they are being done.

4. How to understand your company's GrowthDNA so you can modify outcomes.

5. The importance of taking the GrowthDNA Scorecard Assessment (at no charge). You can access it at www.dnascorecard.com.

Margaret Reynolds is a thought leader on the topic of corporate growth—how to get more of it and how to accelerate it. She works with C-suite leaders to help them surpass and sustain high performance goals through reimagining what is possible, creating a shared direction and embedding strong, aligned cultures. Reynolds’ runs a management consulting firm called Breakthrough Masters Unlimited. In addition to GrowthDNA, Reynolds is the author of Reignite: How Everyday Companies Spark Next Stage Growth.

Connect with Margaret Reynolds:

■ Twitter: @growthcatalyst

■ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breakthroughmaster

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August Turak, serial entreprener and award-winning author who attributes much of his success to his 20-year stint as a frequent guest of the Trappist monks of Mepkin Abbey, joins host Kelly Scanlon on this episode of Talking Business Now.

In our May 24, 2019 interview with Turak, he talked about the 1996 skydiving accident that triggered the emotional crisis that sent him to the Abbey in search of spiritual solace; his Christmas Eve exchange with a monk named Brother John that led him to write his Templeton prize-winning essay, Brother John: A Monk, a Pilgrim and the Purpose of Life;and his book Business Secrets of the Trappist Monks: One CEO’s Quest for Meaning and Authenticity, in which he describes how to apply the lessons he learned from the monks to achieve business success.

In this episode, Turak returns to Talking Business Now to discuss the life and leadership lessons he learned from his father, which he published as a tribute in Forbes.com—on what would have been his father’s 100th birthday. Among them:

■ Be Your Best

■ Be Bold

■ The Value of Struggle

... and several others.

Turak was a founding employee of MTV and the A&E Network. Later, he founded software companies that eventually sold to BMC Software for $150 million. He currently runs a not-for-profit called the Self-Knowledge Symposium Foundation.

Connect with August Turak:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aturak

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AugustTurak

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustturak/

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Small business marketing expert John Jantsch joins host Kelly Scanlon on this episode of Talking Business Now to discuss his recent book "The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur: 366 Daily Meditations to Feed Your Soul and Grow Your Business."

In a departure from his previous five books on marketing, in his latest work, Jantsch taps into the wisdom of 19th-century transcendentalist literature and his own 30-year entrepreneurial journey to create a daily guide entrepreneurs can use to create a deeper relationship with their own entrepreneurial journey.

Listen in to discover:

—Why the message of the transcendentalists resonates with modern-day entrepreneurs

—What it means to be a self-reliant entrepreneur

—The parallels between 19th-century society and today, and their implications for business

—How mindfulness, meditation and solitude can serve entrepreneurs

—How to get back up and start over after you fail

—How to remain true to your entrepreneurial dream

—Lessons from nature for living a joyful life

Jantsch shows how entrepreneurs can learn to trust their ideas and overcome the fear and doubt of everyday challenges.

ABOUT JOHN JANTSCH

Jantsch is a marketing consultant, speaker, and author of Duct Tape Marketing, The Referral Engine, Duct Tape Selling, The Commitment Engine, and SEO for Growth.

Jantsch is a podcasting pioneer who has been hosting an award-winning weekly podcast since 2005. He's has interviewed thousands of guests and appeared on the other side of the mic, as a guest, hundreds of times.

RESOURCES & LINKS

Website: ducttapemarketing.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducttapemarketing

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ducttapemarketingvideo

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When Conner Hazelrigg was a college sophomore, her friend returned from a trip to Haiti, amazed that everyone there had cell phones—but no electricity to charge them. Yet many residents of these countries rely on their phones for food, medical needs and digital currency transactions.

A math and physics major, Hazelrigg decided she needed to do something about the situation. And, within a few months, she had created a prototype for the Sunshine Box, a suitcase-sized device that can charge 10 mobile phones at a time, using solar power.

In this episode of Talking Business Now, Hazelrigg talks about how she quickly found herself leading a new company—17° 73° Innovation Co. (the coordinates of Port au Prince in Haiti)—that provides solar power, creates jobs and provides a payment platform for developing countries as well as assistance in disaster areas.

To date, the Sunshine Box has helped to charge tens of thousands of phones in 17 developing nations. The boxes also hosts an IoT payment platform to meet the needs of residents who rely on digital currency. And, in an unanticipated benefit, the Sunshine Box is helping to improve educational access in these countries.

RESOURCES & LINKS

Website: https://www.1773innovationco.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1773innovationco

Twitter: @1773Innovation

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What happens when you combine your talent with your passion?

According to our guest on this episode of Talking Business Now, legendary Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams, you find your “success intersection.” 

When Pat was seven years old, his passion was baseball. By the time he made it to the minor leagues, he realized after just two years that as much as he loved the sport, it wasn't his greatest talent. 

Little did he know that his career in sports was just beginning. He discovered that he had a real talent for leadership and sales. When he combined those talents with his passion for sports, he discovered his success intersection.

In this episode from our 2017 podcast archives, Pat discusses his book, “The Success Intersection: What Happens When Your Talent Meets Your Passion.” 

Listen in and learn how to identify your greatest talent, pursue your greatest passion and multiply your efforts through teamwork. 

Basketball hall-of-famer Pat Williams founded the Orlando Magic and retired as senior vice president in April 2019, after a 56-year career that included more than 30 years with the Magic.

He's also a popular motivational speaker who’s written more than 100 books and makes about 150 guest appearances a year.  Pat was also the general manager of the 1983 world champion Philadelphia 76ers, and he managed the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks. 

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Sales and leadership expert Ron Karr joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to talk with us about a proprietary sales process, called Velocity Mindset, for increasing your company's market share, sales and profits.

Tune in to discover:

■ What today's prospects expect from a salesperson.

■ Simple questions for qualifying a prospect.

■ How to shorten the sales cycle.

■ How to grow sales revenues without discounting.

■ The secret to reducing the number of proposals you send out.

■ Time management tips for salespeople.

Working with Karr, his clients worldwide—including Hertz, UPS and Marriott—have generated three-quarters of a billion dollars in incremental revenues.

Karr is the author of several books, including the best-selling book “Lead, Sell, or Get Out of the Way.”  He has been published in more than 250 national magazines, interviewed on hundreds of radio stations and appeared on Fox News, the CBS Morning Show, BBC, Bloomberg TV and C-Suite TV.

An international keynote speaker and a former president of the National Speakers Association, Karr has spoken on six continents and in 20 countries. 

Resources and Links

Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/ronkarr1

Twitter Link: @ronkarr

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkarr

How to order Karr's book Lead, Sell, or Get Out of the Way: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00245A4G4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

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Ray Zinn, co-founder of microchip company Micrel, joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to discuss entrepreneurship, startup success, staying true to core values maintaining a disciplined focus and being a "student of life."

A Silicon Valley pioneer, Zinn founded the company in 1978—and he chose to bootstrap it to profitability rather than take venture capital. 

When Microchip acquired the company in 2015, Zinn delivered a total equity value of more than $800 million.

 

Before attending college, Zinn worked at a janitorial service. After college, he moved to San Francisco and started working in rocket motor manufacturing and then in the semiconductor industry. He and a friend founded Micrel with $300,000, and the company was profitable in its first year. In total, Micrel achieved profitability in 36 of its 37 years. During his 37 years with Micrel, Zinn served as president, CEO and chairman of the board. He's known as the longest-serving CEO of a publicly traded Silicon Valley company. He also holds more than 20 patents for semiconductor design.

Zinn spends his time these days as a speaker, author and leader of a Silicon Valley accelerator called ZinnStarter, which is dedicated to mentoring entrepreneurs to build profitable and sustainable companies. He's also a podcaster and author of Tough Things First and Zen of Zinn, 

Tune in to find out Zinn's: 

■ Rationale for bucking the traditional Silicon Valley mindset of starting with venture—capital and bootstrapping the company instead.

■ Formula for building a profitable, sustainable company. Ray led Micrel through eight downturns in the global chip markets, including the dot-com bust and the Great Recession.

■ Perspective on why so many startups fail—and how to avoid it.

■ Advice on handling mistakes.

■ Decision-making philosophy.

■ Strategy for earning 20 patents for semiconductor design (hint: it requires a team effort).

■ Approach to creating a corporate culture built on dignity of the individual.

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Everyday companies across America hire or promote talented executives who ultimately fail. Perhaps you've been one of those executives yourself.

Why does this happen so often?

My guest on this episode of Talking Business Now, Ron Carucci, has written a book on this very subject. Called "Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives,"it’s based on a ground-breaking 10-year study on executive transition that reveals why so many executives fail—and fail so fast. Ron shares with us why that happens and how your organization can avoid those landmines.

Tune in to discover:

■ Why 50% of leaders fail within the first 18 months

■ The 4 characteristics that set successful leaders apart

■ How an organization can prepare a newly appointed executive for their new position

■ Tips for startup founders who have big ideas but who aren't seasoned leaders—how to lead their organization from startup to grown up

Carucci is the co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, where he works with CEOs and executives around the world to address strategy, organization and leadership challenges.  In addition to being a regular contributor to HBR and Forbes, Carucci has been featured in Fortune, CEO Magazine, BusinessInsider, MSNBC, Inc, Business Week and Smart Business.

Connect with Ron Carucci:

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navalent/

Twitter: @roncarucci 

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What do you do when you’re a guy strolling down the skin care aisle of a department store and you don’t like the experience you're having?

If you’re Kelley Thornton, you create a men’s skin care empire that's changing the face of men's grooming.

Thornton, the founder and CEO of Chicago-based Tiege Hanley, joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon, to talk about how he and his partners have built a multimillion dollar company featuring a skin care system that's easy for regular guys to understand and use.

Thornton drew on his 20 years of experience in consumer goods and collaborated with his college roommate turned software industry guru, Rob Hoxie, to help mastermind the new skin care solution. The two soon met Aaron Marino, a men's lifestyle expert, grooming guru and YouTube sensation (with more than 5 million subscribers), who became the company’s third partner.

Tune in to find out the behind-the-scenes story of a brand that's built a cult following:

■ The incident that inspired Thornton to start the business

■ The strategy behind the company's phenomenal growth—achieving 8-digit revenues after just two years

■ Why the company almost closed its door after 2 months—and what turned it around

■ What sets Tiege Hanley apart from other men's skin care products

■ How taking a chance and making an "ask" led to a key partnership with a YouTube influencer—and  a dominating online presence

■ Why men care about skin care more today than they have in the past

■ The personal connection that made skin cancer awareness such an important cause to Thornton and Tiege

■ The impact of cause marketing—and what Tiege Hanley hopes to achieve by supporting the Skin Cancer Foundation

Thornton is a veteran of creating new and innovative ways to connect consumer packaged goods companies to retail customers. He's also the author of “The Inadequacy of POP Design and Ways to Improve."

Connect with Tiege Hanley

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiegehanley/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tiegehanley?lang=en 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiege-hanley-llc/about/

Connect with Kelly Scanlon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InterrobangSolutions/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KellyAScanlon

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyascanlon/

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Array ( [id] => be0da02e-bf0b-11e9-ab7e-27a8200e5d05 [createdAt] => 2019-08-15T13:21:16.543+10:00 [updatedAt] => 2019-08-15T14:30:46.497+10:00 [title] => How the Country’s Oldest Peanut Butter Company Became a 21st Century Phenom [pubdate] => 2019-08-15T20:00:00.000+10:00 [author] => [imageFile] => https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/be0da02e-bf0b-11e9-ab7e-27a8200e5d05/image/uploads_2F1565839246486-rdaerldhu7s-ec5d7ad74801568f0976b52d79283d8d_2FWernli.Kimmi.jpg?ixlib=rails-2.1.2 [explicit] => [episodeType] => full [seasonNumber] => [episodeNumber] => [subtitle] => Entrepreneur Kimmi Wernli discusses how buying Crazy Richard's Peanut Butter Company from her father and her strategies for reshaping it into a 21st century company. [summary] =>

The story of Crazy Richard’s Peanut Butter is a family story that began in 1898 in Columbus, Ohio, with the oldest peanut butter company in the United States. Its most recent chapter began when the current owner, Kimmi Wernli, was six years old.

Wenli joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to talk about bringing the natural peanut butter company into the 21st century—with sales in every state—and provides loads of takeaways you can use to grow your own business.

Tune in to find out how, in the short time since taking over Crazy Richard’s Peanut Butter from her father, Wernli has:

·         Merged two companies into one.

·         Overseen a major rebranding effort.

·         Embraced social media to create a community of peanut butter lovers.

·         Embarked on a mission to make it fun to eat healthy.

·         How she’s using peanut butter to help alleviate childhood hunger.

·         And what it takes to become a “B” Corporation.

Wernli also shares tips for ensuring a smooth ownership transition in a family business, modernizing an old business and positively impacting the community.

Connect with Kimmi Wernli

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crazyrichardspb/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/crazyrichardspb

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmi-sonksen-wernli-a80581125/

Connect with Kelly Scanlon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InterrobangSolutions/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KellyAScanlon

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyascanlon/

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Think about the times in your life when you’ve had to reimagine your future. Maybe it was leaving school and starting your career—or changing your career. Often, during these transitional times, we’re faced with many options and we’re concerned about making the RIGHT decision. Many times, there’s not a clear map for which path will lead to success.

My guest on this episode of Talking Business Now is Tina Seelig, author of "What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20: A Crash Course on Making Your Way in the World." Seelig, who is a Professor of the Practice at the School of Engineering at Stanford and a faculty director of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program, encourages us to toss out old models and old rules and provides a model for reaching our potential.

Seelig’s model has applications for students, entrepreneurs, business executives and others who want to throw out old assumptions for achieving success, want to discover how to have a healthy disregard for the impossible, learn a new approach for recovering from failure and be able to spot opportunity in challenges.

Seelig teaches courses in the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school) and leads three fellowship programs in the School of Engineering that are focused on creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. She earned her doctorate in neuroscience at Stanford Medical School and has been a management consultant, entrepreneur and author of 17 books. She is the recipient of the Gordon Prize from the National Academy of Engineering, the Olympus Innovation Award and the Silicon Valley Visionary Award.

Connect with Tina Seelig:

Twitter Link: @tseelig

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaseelig/

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Conflict has become a dirty word in the workplace. But, according to our guest on this episode of Talking Business Now—New York Times bestselling author Dr. Liane Davey—companies that avoid or defer conflict find themselves struggling with "conflict debt.”

Davey, an organizational psychologist, is the author of The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Organization Back on Track. She says: "Think of conflict debt like credit card debt. Conflict debt is the sum of all the contentious issues that need to be addressed to be able to move forward but instead remain undiscussed and unresolved. Like credit card debt, conflict debt compounds as leaders who avoid conflict pay interest dealing with drama, tamping down passive-aggressive behavior, and trying to patch eroded trust."

Tune in to learn:Why we need more conflict in our organizations.How to have conflict productively.Why tension that is healthy and productive should be encouraged.The 3-step process for communicating with someone who disagrees with you.Tips for dealing with difficult personalities and behaviors.Why it's always important to have a "go-to" question that encourages the behavior you're looking for.Davey is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and the host of the ChangeYourTeam blog. As the co-founder of 3COze Inc., she advises on business strategy and executive team effectiveness, working with companies such as Amazon, Walmart and SONY PlayStation. 

 

Connect With Liane Davey

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlianedavey

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lianedavey

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianedavey/

Instagram: https://www.instragram.com/lianedavey  

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Jeff Green was a teacher and elementary school principal for 16 years. In fact, he thought he would eventually retire as a school superintendent. But, after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, Jeff, a father of three, wanted to find a better way to protect his own children and the children and staff under his watch.

On this episode of Talking Business Now, Green joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his journey from school principal to entrepreneur and how his company SafeDefend, specializing in emergency alert and lockdown systems and training, helps people survive an active shooter event.

Jeff said, "I was a principal during the time of the Sandy Hook shooting, and also a father of three. And after that, I realized that my building wasn't any better protected than Sandy Hook's and shared a lot of similarities. So, I just really never started out as a business. I was just a dad and a principal trying to figure out a better way to protect my students, my staff and my own children ... and just really sat down and said, 'Hey, what do we need to do? What is going to make a difference? How can we get proactive?' And that's how SafeDefend was born."

Jeff worked with law enforcement and threat assessment experts at the local, state and national level to determine what elements needed to be addressed to survive an active shooter.

He learned, according to the FBI, that most casualties occur within 3 minutes. The U.S. average police response is 11 minutes, with just over 5 minutes for metropolitan areas. He also found that the average 911 call takes 75 seconds from dialing to providing dispatch with enough information.

During the last six years, Jeff has worked to develop SafeDefend into a national leader on active shooter response and training, expanding from schools to hospitals, city government offices, manufacturing facilities, financial institutions and other public places.

Connect with Jeff Green

Facebook: facebook.com/safedefend

Twitter: @safedefend

LinkedIn: Safedefend, LLC

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Karen Walker, author of "No Dumbing Down: A No-Nonsense Guide for CEOs on Organization Growth," joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how to align the skills and efforts of top management in your company. Karen offers five proven strategies that your senior leaders can capitalize on to create internal processes and strategies that support profitable and sustainable company growth.

Karen honed her expertise during the 14 years she worked at Compaq Computer. She joined the fast-growing company as its 104th employee and helped lead it to its first $1 billion in revenue. As vice president of operating services, she helped spur the company to more than $15 billion in value. After leaving Compaq, she started her own consultancy, Oneteam, to work with the senior leaders of startups, Inc. 500 and Fortune 500 firms. The outcomes of the executives she advises include IPOs, acquisitions, market share increases and leadership development.

Tune in to discover:

■ Why an emphasis on sales and revenue growth at the expense of building internal infrastructure can be detrimental to a company.

■ The five internal strategies that support external company growth: No Dumbing Down, Double Back, Play Bumper Cars, Become a Utility and Learn to Levitate

■ How to get to work implementing the strategies in your company

■ What company leaders should be Talking Business Now about in 2019

No Dumbing Down: A No-Nonsense Guide for CEOs on Organization Growth is a book for a company’s senior-most leaders. It teaches them how to do a job only they can do: aligning the organization’s internal and external strategies for profitable, sustainable growth. Why do leaders need this guidance? The problem is misunderstanding what it takes to grow. When most companies try to grow, they invariably over focus on sales and revenue-growth — at the expense of making sure they’ve aligned the infrastructure needed to support that growth. The result? Sales outpace the company’s ability to fulfill its promises. Suddenly, product quality drops; employees get overwhelmed by rework; customers grow dissatisfied as commitments are missed; firefighting becomes the norm; top people run for the exits; and the company’s reputation tanks. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Karen’s work with organizations from Fortune 500s to Inc. 500 start-ups, creating the infrastructure they need to start and sustain growth, substantiates the 5 strategies and keys for execution outlined in this book. Her motto truly is “no dumbing down.”

Connect with Karen Walker:

Website: www.karenwalker.us

Twitter: karenwalkerus

LinkedIn: karenwalkerus

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Bradley Charbonneau joins Talking Business Now to discuss the power of habit. He believes most of us suffer from one thing that is something of a quiet poison that keeps us from thriving to new heights. It's being comfortable. Yes, most of us suffer from the habitual, yet not-that-terrible lives we wake up to every day. Charbonneau was living a nice, comfortable life in San Francisco. He was running a successful agency, but it was killing him. His father's death in 2015 jolted him out of complacency. He said: "It was as if, for the first time, I realized we were mortal and had only this life to live." So, he shut down his agency, moved his family to Europe and started writing. A strong believer in the power of habit, Charbonneau made a decision to write for 30 days. He saw it as a formidable challenge. But he realized that if he approached it one day at a time, he could form a habit and achieve his goal. Charbonneau has been writing now for more than 2,000 and has authored 11 books and numerous blogs and articles. Tune in to discover: The power of daily habit and how it can lead to exponential growth.Why "deciding" doesn't need to be difficult.Why the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.The pattern of creating, failing and learning.A twist on what it means to "scale."How to shake the cobwebs out of your daily routine. Charbonneau's two latest books "One Day at a Time" and "Decide" are available on Amazon. 

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Array ( [id] => c4bef284-7d92-11e9-9aa4-cb836a200899 [createdAt] => 2019-05-24T05:41:33.086+10:00 [updatedAt] => 2019-05-24T05:51:54.743+10:00 [title] => What Leaders Today Can Learn From 52 Critical Decisons Made Throughout History [pubdate] => 2019-06-15T02:00:00.000+10:00 [author] => [imageFile] => https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c4bef284-7d92-11e9-9aa4-cb836a200899/image/uploads_2F1558638242840-zmg2n1nffbc-29b7ba5f11de48dc0a824db5bb54c882_2FBustin.Greg.jpg?ixlib=rails-2.1.2 [explicit] => [episodeType] => full [seasonNumber] => [episodeNumber] => [subtitle] => Greg Bustin talks about the leadership lessons we can learn from key historical decisions. [summary] =>

In many cases, the solutions to our business challenges can be found if we only ask the right questions. On this episode, Greg Bustin joins Talking Business Now  host Kelly Scanlon to discuss what today’s leaders can learn and which questions to ask by studying decisions made throughout history.

He’s written a book called How Leaders Decide: A Timeless Guide to Making Tough Choices. In it, he presents 52 stories featuring pivotal decisions that previous leaders—such as Alfred Nobel, Marie Curie and Winston Churchill—have made during some of the most critical moments in history. Those decisions had consequences for business, war, peace, sports, science, technology, government and the arts.  At the end of each chapter, Bustin offers leadership questions that the situation prompted, and readers are encouraged to consider them in the context of their own circumstances.

Tune in to find out:

■ How to use questions to conquer tough decisions

■ The most commonly occurring decision-making mistakes

■ How to safeguard against making poor decisions

Bustin was the executive vice president and general manager of the Dallas office of Edelman Worldwide before founding his own marketing management consultancy, so he’s made plenty of tough decisions. He's helped leadership teams at multinational companies like Burger King, Sony, ConocoPhillips, PepsiCo, Nucor and Verizon as well as small- and medium-sized companies increase their effectiveness. He's delivered more than 500 keynotes and workshops on five continents, and he is the author of five leadership books.

Bustin has shared his insights on leadership in The WallStreet Journal, Chief Executive, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc., Investor’s Business Daily and other major publications.

Connect with Greg Bustin:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GregBustinLeadership/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregBustin

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Array ( [id] => f385edb2-8935-11e9-90cb-0b8487e94f6a [createdAt] => 2019-06-08T01:07:22.329+10:00 [updatedAt] => 2019-06-08T01:36:16.530+10:00 [title] => McClure's Pickles: From Family Tradition to National Specialty Brand [pubdate] => 2019-06-08T02:30:00.000+10:00 [author] => [imageFile] => https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f385edb2-8935-11e9-90cb-0b8487e94f6a/image/uploads_2F1559921772214-udehjuqejp-33927a5adb35f953279a35ca5917ed20_2FMcClure.Bob.jpg?ixlib=rails-2.1.2 [explicit] => [episodeType] => full [seasonNumber] => [episodeNumber] => [subtitle] => Bob McClure, co-founder of McClure’s Pickles, talks about growing a family tradition into a specialty pickle brand with raving fans—and the lessons learned. [summary] =>

Bob McClure, co-founder of McClure’s Pickles, joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to talk about his entrepreneurial journey and what it’s like working in a family business that grew into a nationally recognized brand.

McClure's is a specialty pickle brand with raving fans. Bob McClure grew up making pickles, using a recipe from his great grandmother. But he didn’t think the pickle industry was where he’d land as an adult. In fact, he left Michigan to work in New York, an actor. He has performed in commercials for several major brands, including Visa, The NFL, Verizon, Time Warner, Staples, and Quiznos. His film work includes The Brave One with Jodie Foster and the Brass Teapot. His work can also be seen on The Burg and All's Faire.

Nowadays, you'll find him back in Detroit at McClure's World Headquarters. He oversees business administration, key account management and brand development for the company.

What we're Talking Business Now about in this episode:  The company's origin story: making pickles every summer using their great grandmother's recipeTurning the family passion into a business in 2006 and expanding it into a national brand with raving fansHow Bob's acting career prepared him for his role in the family businessHow McClure's has positioned itself in the changing pickle market—and the lessons business owners can learn about adaptingAdvertising and marketing tips for gaining market share against major brandsHow to successfully navigate the dynamics of a family-owned businessConnect with McClure's Pickles

■ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcclurespickles

■ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcclurespickles

■ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcclurespickles/

■ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mcclurespickles/

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Array ( [id] => 013e7280-7d8d-11e9-a8f2-530fd51f4d5c [createdAt] => 2019-05-24T05:00:17.607+10:00 [updatedAt] => 2019-05-24T05:46:26.781+10:00 [title] => The Real ROI You Should Be Measuring: Return on Intellect [pubdate] => 2019-06-01T02:00:00.000+10:00 [author] => [imageFile] => https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/013e7280-7d8d-11e9-a8f2-530fd51f4d5c/image/uploads_2F1558638145225-my5laogw25q-eae06aa1863a05f52bf2a1c0cfb3cadc_2FRonan.Leonard.jpg?ixlib=rails-2.1.2 [explicit] => [episodeType] => full [seasonNumber] => [episodeNumber] => [subtitle] => Ronan Leonard, the founder of Eccountability, discussees how to leverage what you already know to get a better Return on Intellect. [summary] =>

Most experts make the mistake of choosing just one way to deliver their expertise. The result? They never achieve the recognition and revenue they deserve.

Think about it. Accountants make money through accounting. Trainers make money from training. Chef’s cook. You get the picture. The secret to becoming a niche leader and having more revenue is to diversify how you deliver what you do.

That's the advice of Ronan Leonard, the founder of Eccountability. Also known as The Mastermind Guy, Leonard joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how to leverage your intellectual property—in other words, the knowledge and expertise you've gained through years of experience—into additional revenue and a more pronounced industry profile. Leonard calls this Return on Intellect.

Tune in to discover:

• What Return on Intellect is—you may be surprised!

• How to leverage your Return on Intellect into additional revenue streams

• How Ronan's experience on a sinking cruise ship of the coast of South Africa in 1991 influenced his approached to business

• Why it's important to teach people what they want to learn instead of what you want to teach

Connect with Ronan Leonard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronan-leonard/

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Array ( [id] => ae94ed30-7cdc-11e9-af78-7b2aa331921f [createdAt] => 2019-05-23T07:58:07.504+10:00 [updatedAt] => 2019-05-24T01:36:33.744+10:00 [title] => Business Secrets of the Monastic Monks [pubdate] => 2019-05-25T02:30:00.000+10:00 [author] => [imageFile] => https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ae94ed30-7cdc-11e9-af78-7b2aa331921f/image/uploads_2F1558625771422-hprx10egyr-b45072837ac3c4db5bc51adec037a9cd_2FTurak_August.jpg?ixlib=rails-2.1.2 [explicit] => [episodeType] => full [seasonNumber] => [episodeNumber] => [subtitle] => Entrepreneur and book author August Turak discusses the business lessons he learned from the Trappist monks. [summary] =>

August Turak joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the business lessons he learned from the Trappist monks.

Turak was a founding employee of MTV and the A&E Network. Later, he founded software companies that eventually sold to BMC Software for $150 million. He currently runs a not-for-profit called the Self-Knowledge Symposium Foundation.

As a successful entrepreneur and award-winning author, Turak attributes much of his success to his 20-year stint as a frequent monastic guest of the Trappist monks of Mepkin Abbey. As a monastic guest, he lives and works alongside the monks sometimes for months at a time.

In 1996, a skydiving accident triggered the emotional crisis or “Dark Night of the Soul” that sent Turak to Mepkin Abbey in search of the spiritual solace he so desperately needed and the monks so graciously provided.

In 2004, at the encouragement of some former students, Turak decided to enter the John Templeton Foundation’s Power of Purpose essay contest. He had 3,500 words in which to answer the question: “What is the Purpose of Life?” He had never written anything for publication before, but his "Brother John" essay about an actual Christmas Eve encounter at Mepkin Abbey won the $100,000 grand prize.

Later, he wrote an article for Forbes.com called "Business Secrets of the Trappist Monks." It went viral. As a result, he was invited to become a leadership contributor at Forbes. In addition, Columbia Business School Publishing asked Turak to turn his article into a book.

That book, Business Secrets of the Trappist Monks: One CEO’s Quest for Meaning and Authenticity, applies monastic principles to secular business.

Turak’s latest book, Brother John: A Monk, a Pilgrim and the Purpose of Life, combines his Templeton Prize winning essay with the illustrations of the award-winning artist Glenn Harrington to offer an inspirational message of meaning and purpose.

Connect with August Turak:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aturak

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AugustTurak

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustturak/

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Array ( [id] => 4cbcd796-67c2-11e9-9d81-6b089d1b8ff7 [createdAt] => 2019-04-26T11:26:22.012+10:00 [updatedAt] => 2019-04-26T11:39:16.896+10:00 [title] => Leading the the Future of Work [pubdate] => 2019-04-26T12:00:00.000+10:00 [author] => [imageFile] => https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4cbcd796-67c2-11e9-9d81-6b089d1b8ff7/image/uploads_2F1556242748360-vizenk0gb1-720bc58ccc6fc01844bf6a3abf556bc3_2FCran.Cheryl.jpg?ixlib=rails-2.1.2 [explicit] => [episodeType] => full [seasonNumber] => [episodeNumber] => [subtitle] => Cheryl Cran discusses how business leaders can prepare for and lead the workplace change that's occurring due to digital disruption. [summary] =>

The speed of change is 10 times faster now than it was a decade ago—and 40% of today's Fortune 500 companies won't exist in 10 years. To stay ahead of that change, there is an urgent need for proactive leaders and entrepreneurs to proactively develop strategies that create the future of work.

So says futurist Cheryl Cran, the founder of NextMapping and the author of "NextMapping: Anticipate, Navigate and Create the Future of Work."

But don't misunderstand. Although technology is driving much of the change, the common theme of all  Cheryl's work is a "people first" and digital second approach that creates a more human future, one in which technology can enhance outcomes for people.

In this episode of Talking Business Now, Cheryl joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss digital disruption in the workplace and the impact on jobs in the future of work.

Tune in to learn:

- How the “always-on culture” has shifted the traditional work dynamic.

- The benefits of technology transformation/adoption in the workplace.

- How automation, AI and robots will continue to impact businesses, consumers and employees.

- The truth behind the myths of automation (e.g., robots stealing jobs) and what automation really means for employees in the future of work.

- How schools and training will need to adapt to create the workforce of the future.

- The impact of automation on our cities (e.g., Smart Cities).

- Actionable advice to help leaders bring tech and cultural change that prepares and empowers teams to be “future of work” ready.

Cheryl has been featured in the Huff Post, Forbes, IABC Magazine, Law Magazine, Metro New York, Entrepreneur Magazine, Readers Digest, CBS Online, NBC Online, Fox Online and other publications.

Connect with Cheryl Cran:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherylcran

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cherylcran

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylcran/

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Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss join Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to discuss their journey from corporate communications professionals to business humor novelists. 

During their tenures with some of the country's largest corporations, Rock and Voss stockpiled insider stories and cautionary tales that have inspired the characters and plot lines of their business novels. Their latest book, Operation Clusterpuck, was released in November 2018.

Although their workplace novels are humorous, they carry serious messages about life balance and personal legacy. Tune in to find out the lessons their books hold for businesses everywhere..

Voss and Rock live near Minneapolis and own a communications agency called ROCKdotVOSS. In addition to business novel writing, they speak to groups of all sizes and share their perspectives in various publications.

Connect with Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockandvossbooks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferrock /https://twitter.com/mvoss23

Jennfer Voss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockjennifer

Michael Voss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-voss 

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Array ( [id] => 8da0ee4e-57c5-11e9-b57d-d396bdee4ca2 [createdAt] => 2019-04-06T04:09:20.766+11:00 [updatedAt] => 2019-05-18T00:01:30.322+10:00 [title] => Rising to Power: Why So Many Executives Fail and How to Avoid the Pitfalls [pubdate] => 2019-04-06T03:00:00.000+11:00 [author] => [imageFile] => https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8da0ee4e-57c5-11e9-b57d-d396bdee4ca2/image/uploads_2F1554482540281-vjn1bpt258a-a7fd3149918efb96a416088122078ba5_2FCarucci.Ron.jpg?ixlib=rails-2.1.2 [explicit] => [episodeType] => full [seasonNumber] => [episodeNumber] => [subtitle] => Ron Carucci discusses why so many newly appointed executives fail and how to avoid that challenge. [summary] =>

Have you ever promoted someone in your organization with stellar performance to a senior position? Or maybe you’ve hired someone who has an outstanding track record in other organizations? And then that person failed – failed BIG TIME – in the new role?

Why does this happen in companies all across America every day?

My guest on this episode of Talking Business Now is Ron Carucci. Ron has a new book out called "Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives."It’s the result of a ground-breaking 10-year study on executive transition—and it comes to some surprising conclusions about why so many executives fail—and on how fast they fail. Ron shares with us why that happens and how your organization can avoid those landmines.

Here are a few of the insights you'll gain from listening to this episode:

■ Why 50% of leaders fail within the first 18 months

■ The 4 characteristics that set successful leaders apart

■ How organizations can prepare newly appointed executives for their new position

■ Tips for startup founders who have big ideas but who aren't seasoned leaders—how to lead their organization from startup to grown up

■ The most important thing business leaders should be Talking Business Now about in 2019

Carucci is the co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, where he works with CEOs and executives in more than 25 countries to tackle strategy, organization and leadership challenges.  In addition to being a regular contributor to HBR and Forbes, Carucci has been featured in Fortune, CEO Magazine, BusinessInsider, MSNBC, Inc, Business Week and Smart Business.

Connect with Ron Carucci:

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navalent/

Twitter: @roncarucci

 

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Sarah Wirth, co-author of The Coaching Effect, joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the missing piece in leadership: the coaching factor. Wirth is the vice president of client services at EcSell Institute.  She has 20 years of experience in employee assessment, leadership development, sales executive coaching and customer service. 

Using evidence-based findings and numerous examples, Wirth discusses how to get the people you hired to perform at their peak capacity.

Tune in to discover:

■ Why managers are one of the biggest drags on performance.

■ The difference between managing and coaching—and what differentiates high-growth coaches from their less effective peers.

■ Why exponential growth can only occur in a state of discomfort. 

■ The four steps to high-growth coaching.

■ The secret to effective feedback.

■ Why career development should be part of any high-growth coaching model.

■  How to know if you're being an effective coach.

Visit the archives to listen to all the episodes of Talking Business Now. 

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As a business leader, do you ever feel like you're conducting an orchestra? Trying to get all the people and parts moving harmoniously?

On this episode of Talking Business Now, Maestro Roger Nierenberg joins host Kelly Scanlon to explore how an organization's culture mirrors the organizational dynamics within an orchestra.

Nierenberg is an orchestral conductor, leadership consultant and the author of Maestro: A Surprising Story About Leading by Listening. He’s also the founder of The Music Paradigm, a learning experience he uses to show how crucial organizational development issues can be powerfully brought to life within an orchestra.

Tune in to discover how the lessons of an orchestra can enhance your company’s organizational development:

■ Why an orchestra is such an effective learning tool for organization

■ The lessons an orchestra teaches us about leadership

■ The ways in which an orchestra mirrors diversity in an organization

Nierenberg made his New York conducting debut at Avery Fisher with the Pro Arte Chorale and Orchestra and has conducted several great American orchestras. He's also recorded with the London Philharmonic and conducted at both the Prague Spring Festival and the Beijing Festival. He has collaborated with many of the most renowned solo artists and composers of our time.

 

During his tenure with the Jacksonville Symphony, Nierenberg became curious about the challenges and opportunities organizations face during times of rapid change. As a result, he created The Music Paradigm. The program has taken Nierenberg to the podium of more than 90 orchestras and before hundreds of organizations in 23 countries.

The organization's people, who become participants, are seated within a live professional orchestra where they can observe highly trained musicians as they perform. The participants’ attention is drawn to fascinating and unexpected organizational dynamics within the orchestra. Before each event, Nierenberg joins the company's leadership to learn what they want to achieve with the exercise. Based on that conversation, he devises interactive exercises for the orchestra that will bring their most important issues to life.

Connect with Roger Nierenberg:

■ Twitter: @rogernierenberg

■ Facebook: facebook.com/themusicparadigm

■ Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/rogernierenberg

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James Geary joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how developing wit is essential to business innovation. Geary is the author of "Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It."

According to Geary, wit is more than being able to deliver snappy comebacks. Rather, it is quick, instinctive intelligence that allows us to think, say or do the right thing at the right time in the right place.

Tune in to discover:

■ The relationship between wit and wisdom.

■ How wit manifests visually and verbally as well as physically and intellectually ■ Why wit is essential to scientific discovery, entrepreneurship and business innovation

■ Simple techniques for improving your WQ—your Wit Quotient.

■ How to develop the ability to juggle unrelated ideas and combine opposites

■ Why puns can sharpen your business acumen

■ Why habit is the enemy of wit

Geary is also the author of four other books, including New York Times bestseller "The World in a Phrase." He is the deputy curator at Harvard University’s Nieman Foundation for Journalism.

Connect with James Geary:

■ Facebook: James Geary

■ Twitter: @JamesGeary

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What if your team looked forward to Mondays instead of Fridays? You may laugh and not be able to imagine that kind of reality. 

Our guest in this episode of Talking Business Now is Don Rheem. Don insists this type of workplace culture is possible and—already in place—in many organizations today. Don has a new book out called "Thrive By Design: The Neuroscience that Drives High-Performance Cultures."  In his book, Don presents the science—yes, the science—of great leadership that offers managers and senior leaders deep insights into what drives employee performance from a brain-based perspective. 

 

Don discusses how to apply approaches and tools so your team can achieve increased productivity, well-being, accountability, and retention. You'll discover:

■ How companies can use basic neuroscience to inspire employees in their workforce

■ The difference between employee satisfaction and employee engagement—and why you should  measure engagement, not satisfaction

■ How to create "emotional velcro" between the employee and the organization

■ Which workplaces are the happiest—and why

■ The secret to turning around a toxic work culture■ What millennials really want in the workplace■ How to attract and keep the best employees

 

 BONUS: Find out why Don thinks EMPLOYEE RETENTION is the one thing company leadership should be Talking Business Now about in 2019.

Don is the CEO of E3 Solutions. He’s also a former White House correspondent, Congressional science advisor and technical consultant. Connect with Don:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/donrheem/about/?ref=page_internal

Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/DonRheem

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donrheem

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Marketing can be a confusing proposition for many business owners and executives. These days, new platforms and opportunities seem to pop up every week in an already crowded field of “opportunities.” Enter Influencer Marketing. You’ve probably experienced it, but you may not have realized it. And it’s likely your company hasn’t used it. 

Our guest on this episode of Talking Business Now is Stacy Jones, the CEO of Hollywood Branded, an influencer marketing, branded content and product placement agency in Los Angeles. Stacy joins us to explain the ins and outs of Influencer Marketing and how your company can benefit if you work with the right people.

Tune in to discover:

■ Just what Influencer Marketing is

■ How big the landscape is for specialty influencers—and what that means for brands

■ How to find the right influencer to work with—including potential red flags

■ The difference between micro, macro and celebrity influencers

■ How to determine a budget for working with an influencer

■ The biggest mistakes brands make when approaching influencer marketing

■ Steps you can take to safeguard your partnership with an influencer

■ Key performance indicators for measuring whether your influencer partnernership is successful

Stacy Jones has 23 years of leadership experience building global branded content campaigns for top Fortune 500 companies and hundreds of brands, including BlackBerry, Bumble, Canadian Club and Pilot Pen. She appears regularly in the media outlets, speaks globally at conferences and hosts the podcast Marketing Mistakes & How To Avoid Them.    

Connect with Stacy on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollywoodbrandedinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hollywood_PRLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyjones/

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Why do some people seem to get promoted easily, and why do others always seem to be passed over? Our guest on this episode, Pamela Green, says often it comes down to whether or not you have executive presence. She joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to talk about how to develop executive presence and become a more successful leader.

Tune in to discover:

■ What is executive presence and why it's so important for leaders

■ The consequences of not having executive presence

■ The challenges people encounter as they work at developing an executive presence, including passive aggressiveness and the Imposter Syndrome

■ Why you don't have to be an executive to have presence

■ Tips for boosting your executive presence

Pamela Green is a business executive leadership consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker and published author with more than 30 years of business leadership experience. As the principal consultant of the HR Coaching and Career Institute, she works with leaders to help them develop and improve their executive presence.

Connect with Green on:

Facebook: Coach PamelaJGreen

Facebook: The HRCoachingInstitute

Twitter: @pamelajgreen

LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn/in/pamelajgreen

Visit the archives to listen to all the episodes of Talking Business Now.

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Athlete and celebrity brand expert Frances Reimers joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to talk about creating and protecting an often-overlooked professional asset: our personal brand. Reimers  believes your personal brand matters—even if you're not a celebrity. Tune in to discover:

■ Why your personal brand matter if you're in business.

■ The elements of a personal brand.

■ How to develop your own personal brand—it's not a one-size-fits-all proposition.

■ How to "speak your mind" yet preserve the integrity of your personal brand.

■ Tips for protecing your personal brand online in the Digital Age.

■ Why helping employees develop their personal brands can benefit your business.

■ Targeted philanthropic strategies for growing your personal brand.

Reimers is the founder and CEO of Firestarter, a personal brand consultancy that’s located in Alexandria, Virginia. The company helps celebrities and business professionals develop, manage, enhance, and protect their personal brands.  Prior to launching Firestarter in 2016, Reimers led marketing and public relations campaigns for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Coast Guard and mulitple nonprofits. She’s been a contributor to several national publications a frequent guest on major broadcast and podcast programs. 

Connect with Reimers on:

Facebook

Twitter

LinkedIn

Visit the archives to listen to all the episodes of Talking Business Now. 

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Best-selling author Colleen Francis joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her most recent book, Nonstop Sales Boom, and offer a strategy for driving consistent sales growth in your company and putting an end to boom-and-bust sales cycles. You'll discover:

■ What causes boom-and-bust sales cycles—and why we tolerate them

■ How to attract the best leads for your sales pipeline

■ Why qualifying an opportunity is the responsibility of both the buyer and the seller

■ Why not all clients deserve your priority

■ How to get clients to sell to your best leads

■ And . . . what sales leaders should be Talking Business Now about with their sales teams in 2019!

Colleen Francis is the founder and president of Engage Selling Solutions and has a 20-year history of delivering sales results. She is Certified Sales Professional (CSP) and an inductee into the Speaking Hall of Fame. Connect with her on:

Facebook

Twitter

LinkedIn

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Mikki Williams, CSP, CPAE, joins Talking Business Nowhost Kelly Scanlon to discuss how your business can gain a competitive advantage through storytelling. Williams is the owner of Mikki Williams Unltd. She’s a Hall of Fame Professional speaker, a TEDx speaker, an executive speech coach and a Vistage resource speaker and Master Chair. In this episode of Talking Business Now, Mikki shares these insights with listeners: How to invest employees, customers and stakeholders through story so they care about your dataWhy it's important to understand that you are in the "emotional transportation business" every time you give a speech or presentationHow to use stories to create cultureHow to use stories to promote your company's brand Williams was chosen as one of the best speakers in the country by Meetings and Convention Magazine along with Tony Robbins, Bill Gates, Rudy Giuliani, Lou Holtz, Zig Ziglar and Jay Leno. An award-winning speaker for Vistage International and Master Chair of two of their peer advisory boards in Chicago, Williams is a global celebrity speaker, transformational storyteller and executive speech coach. She is the creator of Speakers School, Keynote Kamp and The Mikki Mouth Club. Connections Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwilliams.chicagoTwitter Link: https://twitter.com/mikkiwilliamsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikkiwilliams/

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It’s an understatement to say that we live in a constantly changing world. And now, more than ever, customers expect companies to practice corporate responsibility. On this episode of Talking Business Now,Shannon Adkins joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss what it takes to build a purpose-led culture in our companies and to build solutions for lasting change. Adkins is the CEO at Future State, an employee-owned strategic consulting firm focused on supporting change management and operational transformation within global Fortune 500 companies. Future State is women-led, and more than 80 percent of its owners are women. The company's giving and employee volunteer program focuses on supporting local nonprofits that work with women and families. Future State was certified as a B-Corp in 2015, and in 2016 it was named a “Best for the World” business for its employer practices. Tune in to find out how purpose-led, triple-bottomline businesses of the 21st century incorporate these four characteristics to build loyal customers—and how your company can too: They MatterThey ConnectThey IntegratedThey Evolve  

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On this episode of Talking Business Now,Dr. Tom Hill joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the four mantras he’s embraced to achieve success in all areas of his life. Tune in to discover how Dr. Hill has put these principles to work—and how you can too! We have a moral obligation to become the very best person with our God-given talents.We have a moral obligation to become a positive difference with every person we come in contact with.One idea, well executed, can change your life forever.One person, who is attracted to you because of who you have become, can change your life forever. Dr. Hill spent the first 26 years of his career in public education. Then, at age 50, he left the University of Missouri, where he was a professor and administrator, to pursue an entrepreneurial career in real estate franchise sales. In fewer than 10 years, he built a company that in 1999, had real estate offices with more than $3 billion in sales. He sold that company in 1999 and now spends his time and energy giving back and sharing what he’s learned Today, Dr. Hill is the CEO and owner of Eagle Goal Coach, providing life coaching to clients across the US and Canada. On top of all that, Dr. Hill is an airplane pilot, marathon runner, mountain climber, skydiver, writer and speaker. He’s the author of “Living at the Summit” and its accompanying workbook, co-author of “Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur’s Soul” and author of “Blessed Beyond Measure.”

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Amanda Brinkman joins host Kelly Scanlon on this episode of Talking Business Now. You may know Brinkman as the co-host of The Small Business Revolution—Main Streetseries with Ty Pennington. What you may not know is that Brinkman herself brings an entrepreneurial attitude—and a belief that all brands can “Do Well By Doing Good”—to all her endeavors. Brinkman, who has had a long career in marketing and advertising, almost didn’t go into the field because she didn’t know how it would fulfill her desire to “do good” and to give back. But a mentor challenged her to find a way to marry her two passions. From the get-go, Brinkman made a mark at top ad agencies working with brands such as Colgate-Palmolive, Virgin Mobile, Rebok, H&R Block and BMW. Now, as the chief brand and communications officer of Deluxe Corp., Brinkman is helping small businesses succeed. She created, executive produces and stars in The Small Business Revolution, which awards one small town and its small businesses $500,000 each season. She also serves on several business, charitable and nonprofit boards, including Make-A-Wish, the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, the Women’s Business Development Center Chicago, the Association of National Advertisers and others. Tune in to find out more about Brinkman’s story, how she’s evolved Small Business Revolution and how all companies can practice the philosophy of “Doing Well by Doing Good.” Follow Brinkman on: Twitter: @amandakbrinkman and @smbizrevolutionLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amandakbrinkmanFacebook: www.facebook.com/smallbizrev

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Sylvie Di Giusto [pronounced Dee-Juice-Toh] joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to talk about "packaging people." That's right, Di Giusto packages people. She's an image consultant, the author of "The Image of Leadership" and an online program called "How You Impress," and the founder of Executive Image Consulting in New York City. She and her firm help individuals and companies understand how people make up their minds very quickly about them—and either open the door for them or slam it shut. In this episode, Di Giusto talks with us about making a great first impression and how to control the message we send to others. Some of the tips she offers are: The 7-second ruleHow to deal with confirmation biasThe ABCD of your first impressionHow to use social media to control first impressions Connections: Facebook:www.facebook.com/sylviedigiustoTwitter: @SylviediGiustoLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sylviedigiustoInstagram: www.instagram.com/sylviedigiusto/

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During this holiday season, enjoy a replay of my popular Elf on the Shelf episode with co-founder Chanda Bell. She gives us the behind-the-scenes scoop on how she, her twin sister Christa Pitts, and her mother Carol Aebersold transformed a cherished family tradition into a best-selling and enduring holiday brand. The company, Creatively Classic Activities and Books, was founded in 2005. Thirteen years later, more than 13 million of the ever-popular elves can be found around the world. In addition to the elves, the company's products include books, Christmas pets, the Claus Couture collection, music videos and others.

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On this episode of Talking Business Now, Rania Anderson joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how to build diverse, high-performing teams and equitable work environments. Anderson’s new book, WE: Men, Women and the Decisive Formula for Winning at Work, presents a process of driving gender parity, and provides tangible insights for transforming and strengthening the way men and women work, lead and succeed together. The good news? It’s not about what the organization should do. It addresses what individuals can do. You can do things every day to change your workplace. Anderson is an international speaker, executive coach, founder of The Way Women Work and the cofounder of the Women’s Capital Connection, a women's angel investor network. She is also the author of Undeterred: The Six Success Habits of Women in Emerging Economies.  Tune in to discover: Why gender balance is so important in the workplaceA framework for recruiting, retaining and leading with womenOften overlooked workplace practices that disproportionately impact women—and what to do about them.How to amplify women’s voices in meetingsAlternatives to standard performance reviews that can disadvantage women

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Certified speaking professional Diane DiResta shares insights for adding power, punch and pizzazz to your presentations—whether you're talking on stage in front of a large audience, making a sales presentation, speaking in the boardroom, or in any situation where your message matters. In this episode of Talking Business Now, DiResta, the author of Knockout Presentations, discusses: Why public speaking is the new competitive advantage—and adds to your ROIOvercoming public speaking fearIncreasing your persuasiveness, even in front of challenging audiencesAudience expectations in the Digital AgeThe importance of being audience-centricUsing a "speech sandwich" to organize your presentationAvoiding common speaking mistakesDeveloping your listening skills to enhance your speaking skills DiResta is the founder and CEO of New York-based DiResta Communications, a consultancy that works with business leaders who deliver high-stakes presentations. She has spoken on four continents and is often quoted in the major media. In addition, DiResta is the past president of the New York City chapter of the National Speakers Association and former media trainer for the NBA and WNBA. Her blog, Knockout Presentations, made the Top 50 Public Speaking blogs. Social media: www.linkedin.com/in/dianediresta www.facebook.com/direstacommunications www.twitter.com/speakingpro  

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October 25 marks the 30th anniversary of monumental legislation. President Reagan signed HR5050, also known as the Women Business Ownership Act of 1988, into law on Oct. 25, 1988. The legislation is still considered the "Big Bang" of women’s business ownership. It removed the mandatory requirement in many states for a male to sign a woman's business loan, established the Women’s Business Centers, required the Census to count women-owned C corporations, and created the National Women’s Business Council, which reports to the president and Congress. In this episode of Talking Business Now, I talked with Virginia Littlejohn at the 21C Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, as she celebrated the 30th anniversary with the KC chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, which was instrumental in the legislation's passage. Virginia was a primary architect of the legislation. She joins us to give a behind-the-scenes look at the effort that resulted in this game-changing legislation, it’s impact on women’s entrepreneurship and the issues and opportunities for current women business owners. Virginia is the president and co-founder of Quantum Leaps, a non-profit global accelerator for women’s entrepreneurship. She’s served as an advisor to major international institutions for several decades, she created the Global Banking Alliance for Women and WEConnect International, which links WBOs to  procurement opportunities in 25 countries. Currently, she is Global Strategist for the Women and Trade Program for the UN’s International Trade Center in Geneva, and she chairs the U.S. delegation for the Women’s 20 of the G20 countries. She’s also a U.S. delegate to the Business 20.

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Some people know from a young age that they’re destined for entrepreneurship. Others follow a career path that steadfastly leads them there. So it was with Jon and Teresa Andrade, the founders of Heartland Medical Solutions (HMS). The couple launched the Olathe, Kansas-based distributor of advanced imaging and surgical equipment in 2004, after Jon had worked in the industry for several years. The company now sells advanced imaging and surgical equipment to hospitals, surgery centers and doctors’ offices in eight states, including Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. Jon started his career in radiology as an X-ray tech in 1991. Through a mutual friend, he began his 11-year medical sales career at OEC Medical Systems. His wife Teresa’s journey was similar. Her degree in education has an emphasis in community health, and she’s followed opportunity throughout her career. “I’ve always done something, working and making money, taking those roles on myself. And then when Teresa and I got together, as things in our world progressed … we decided the timing was right and with the connections I had made, we could move forward with our own opportunity,” Andrade said. Now, nearly 15 years after embracing business ownership, the Andrades have guided HMS to success with a laser-like focus on sustainable, manageable growth. Tune in to discover the strategies the Andrades have used to grow their: 1. Geographic territory 2. Product line 3. Employees

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Amanda Brinkman, who co-hosts The Small Business Revolution—Main Street with Ty Pennington, joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to give viewers a heads up on what to expect as Season 3 of the series debuts. Brinkman is the chief brand and communications officer of Deluxe Corp., and she has made it her mission to help small businesses succeed. She created, executive produces and stars in the series, which broadcasts on Hulu. In Season 3, the show chronicles a $500,000 makeover for Alton, Illinois, and its small businesses. Tune in to find out: How the show worked with Morrison's Irish Pub, which is owned by a female couple and their daughter, to get it on the path to growth.What kind of impact The Small Business Revolution—Main Street has had on towns that were featured on the previous two seasons.How you can nominate your favorite town for consideration for Season 4.How women are helping other women drive the small business boom. You can follow Brinkman and her small business adventures through her social accounts: Twitter @amandakbrinkman@smbizrevolution LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/amandakbrinkman Facebook www.facebook.com/smallbizrev

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Bill George, CEO of Kansas City Transporation Group, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and introducing innovation in a fast-changing industry. George has carved out a lane in the on-demand transportation industry—and ridden it to success. As the CEO of KCTG, George sets the strategic direction of the Midwest’s largest private passenger ground transportation company. KCTG has grown to include several well-known industry brands—SuperShuttle, Yellow Cab, 10-10 Taxi and Carey Black Car Service—and operates in 19 cities. Tune in to hear George's entrepreneurial journey and how he's creating industry change: How George honed his skills working with his father as a young boy—and how the father-son duo managed to maintain a strong relationship in spite of some "knock-down dragout fights."How George and his father ended up in the cab business after running a successful Chrysler dealership.What George learned about selling businesses after selling two himself—and buying one back.How acting on a simple observation changed the way George approached the cab business—and exploded company growth.How George capitalized on the disruption created by Uber and others in the on-demand transportation industry by introducing a Smartphone app called zTrip.George's practical advice on expanding market share, carving out a niche, working with family, and defining customers.

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Can your business operate without you? Would it survive if you weren't there every day, providing direction, answering questions and basically breathing life—your life—into it day in and day out? If you answered no, then your business is probably consuming you. You're probably sacrificing relationships with friends and family, your health, hobbies and other things that make life worth living—all so your business can live. In this episode of Talking Business Now, serial entrepreneur and best-selling book author Mike Michalowicz presents a formula from his latest book, Clockwork, that allows you to reclaim your life—while your business grows and turns a proft. Discover the 7 steps for making your business run itself: Why it's important to categorize your work using the 4D mix.How to determine the one function that is most critical to your business—the QBR.How to protect and serve the QBR.An efficient way to capture systems.What happens when you match traits to tasks, not people to titles.What it means to commit to a community.How to get to the point in your business that you can take a 4-week vacation. Mike Michalowicz is a serial entrepreneur and the author of several books about growing profitable businesses: Profit First, Surge, The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. By his 35th birthday, Mike had founded and sold two companies. He now runs a multimillion dollar business called Profit First Professionals. A former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and the former business makeover specialist on MSNBC, Mike has traveled the world speaking.

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Successful organizations and leaders learn how to resolve conflict before it starts—and create a company culture that fosters understanding and expression. In this episode of Talking Business Now, Lauren Scheiffer, also known as "The Colonel's Daughter," joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss ways to prevent, manage and reduce conflict and drama in the workplace. Lauren has years of experience ranging from the trucking industry to global cosmetics to managing a non-profit foundation. She’s also a certified speaking professional who’s combined the leadership lessons she learned in corporate America—as well as the wisdom she gained from her father who was an Air Force colonel—into powerful speaking engagements with hundreds of organizations in seven countries. Her goal is to help businesses improve communication effectiveness and reduce conflict. Here are some of the insights that Talking Business Now listeners will learn: How to overcome adversity with humility and a sense of humorThe price of allowing workplace conflict to "run its course" uncheckedThe important difference between conflict and dramaThe first step anyone can take to reduce workplace dramaThe value of conflict prevention vs. conflict managementHow to function successfully in the midst of ongoing conflictHow to find the win-win-win from a well-managed conflict Shieffer's book, "Colonels of Wisdom: A Daughter's Reflection on Leadership," is available on Amazon.com. It is Shieffer's first in a three-part book series in which she offers leadership tips based on the lessons her father taught her.    

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Marketing pro Louis Gudema joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to share dozens of best practices and actionable tips from his new book Bullseye Marketing: How to Grow Your Business Faster. He provides insights into how small and mid-sized companies like yours can ramp up growth with more targeted, cost-effective marketing. Tune in to discover: Why small and mid-size companies should be doing even more marketing.The Bullseye Approach to marketing.How companies with little marketing experience can overcome the biggest challenge of launching a successful marketing program.How to take advantage of the areas where the marketing bullseye actually overlap.How non-marketing executives, such as business owners, can overcome marketing challenges.What company leaders must track to know their marketing efforts are paying off. Gudema helps companies from MIT startups to the Global 2000 increase their revenue by focusing on the fastest, least expensive and most cost-effective programs to get more leads and sales. He is the founder and president of a marketing consultancy called revenue & associates. Before that, Gudema founded a marketing agency that he grew into one of the top four in its national market before he successfully exited. A frequent speaker on marketing and business at regional and national events, Guedema is also a prolific writer on the topic. He's been published in The Harvard Business Review, MarketingProfs, IDG Connect Marketer, Chiefmartec, TechTarget, VentureBeat, Content Marketing Institute and Econsultancy sites.

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How often do you wish you knew the secret to living a successful and happy life? Not just a life that brings periods of joy, but a life that is joy-filled through both the ups and the downs we all inevitably encounter? Well, wait no longer. In this episode of Talking Business Now, host Kelly Scanlon talks business—and self-discovery—with Joe Deitch, the author of Elevate: An Essential Guide to Life. It's a book that's meant to be lived, not just read. A financial industry pioneer who founded Commonwealth Financial Network—the largest privately owned independent investment broker/dealer in the U.S.—Deitch is also the chair of a golf resort and real estate company with properties in the U.S., the Bahamas and Scotland. Among his numerous awards, he counts a Tony Award as co-producer of The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. He also established the Deitch Leadership Institute at Boston Latin School, the oldest public school in the U.S. Here's what you'll take away from the episode: An understanding of the interconnectedness of personal and interpersonal skills across life in general, business and your most important relationships.The difference between Awareness and Action, and how they work together.The 5 insights that are part of Awareness.The 10 skills that are crucial to Action.How to connect your internal and your external journeys.

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Sales and leadership expert Ron Karr is talking business now about how to use his proprietary Velocity Mindset process to increase your company's market share, sales and profits. He joins host Kelly Scanlon to share: What today's prospects expect from a salesperson.Simple questions for qualifying a prospect.How to shorten the sales cycle.How to grow sales revenues without discounting.The secret to reducing the number of proposals you send out.Time management tips for salespeople. Ron Karr has managed to generate three-quarters of a billion dollars in incremental revenues for his clients worldwide. Some of those clients include leaders from companies like YPO, Hertz, UPS, and Marriott Hotels. He is the author of four books, including the best-selling book “Lead, Sell, or Get Out of the Way.”  Ron has been published in more than 250 national magazines, interviewed on hundreds of radio stations and appeared on Fox News, the CBS Morning Show, BBC, Bloomberg TV and C-Suite TV. An international keynote speaker and a former president of the National Speakers Association, Karr has spoken on six continents and in 20 countries.  

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Dale Scott, the founder and president of Vintage Home KC, has earned a reputation refurbishing Kansas City homes that were originally built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They are mostly Craftsman-style homes that feature clean lines rather than ornate fl ourishes. Scott joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his leap from owning a chiropractic office into several real estate and general contracting opportunities.

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Ray Zinn was a Silicon Valley pioneer. He co-founded microchip company Micrel in 1978 and bootstrapped it to profitability. Best-known as the longest-serving CEO of a publicly traded Silicon Valley company, he delivered a total equity value of more than $800 million when Microchip acquired the company in 2015. During his 37 years with Micrel, he served as president, CEO and chairman of the board. Today, Ray is a speaker, author and leader of a Silicon Valley accelerator called ZinnStarter, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build profitable and lasting companies. A podcaster and author of Tough Things First and Zen of Zinn, Ray dishes out practical advice for running a profitable company in this episode of Talking Business Now. Find out: Why he bucked the traditional Silicon Valley mindset and bootstrapped the company rather than starting it with venture capital.His formula for building a profitable, sustainable company. Ray led Micrel through eight downturns in the global chip markets, including the dot-com bust and the Great Recession.His perspective on why so many startups fail—and how to avoid it.How to handle mistakes.His philosophy on decision-making.How he earned 20 patents for semiconductor design by challenging his team to be innovative.How he created a corporate culture at Micrel built on dignity of the individual.

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Cryptocurrency is a rapidly evolving industry. To most business people, cryptocurrency still seems like some mysterious system of money. Joshua Dewitt, the co-founder of CoinLion joins Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to explain what cryptocurrency is and what it can mean for business. CoinLion, a new cryptocurrency exchange and portfolio platform, aims to do change the emerging cryptocurrency market as E*Trade and others changed the day trading game. CoinLion users join a community of cryptocurrency experts, which empowers its members to create and share portfolios, offer trade strategies, and share research they need to make highly-informed decisions. This ensures the sustained health and strength of the community as it continues to grow. A native token, LION, can be earned and spent within the platform, based on member contributions and needs within the community. LION will be used as the currency that rewards and incentivizes member contributions to the community, and also serves as payment to access these valuable assets. Specifically, Josh discusses: How he got interested enough in cryptocurrency to quit his job and found CoinLion.The disconnect between the modern financial world and the emerging cryptocurrency exchangesHow cryptocurrency works.Some of the industry challenges such as transparency, the need for standards and other issues.Ways businesses can learn more about cryptocurrency and begin using it.Banks and major financial institutions adapting to the emergence of cryptocurrency.The biggest challenges investors and crypto traders face to make cryptocurrency mainstream.

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Alec Haight, of Pioneer Music Company, joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss what it takes to navigate a company through six generations of leadership. As the company approaches its 150th anniversary, Haight discusses how the company has evolved to stay relevant and shares the importance of creating a strong company culture. Today Pioneer Music Company is a custom integration distributor that targets businesses that specialize in residential and commercial audio/video installation, surveillance, automation and networking. The company got its start in 1869 as a retailer operating under the name Pioneer Hardware and Implement Store. By the 1970s, the company had evolved into a wholesale distributor located in Chanute, Kansas, and took its current name Pioneer Music Company. Over the next 40 years, the company distributed various consumer electronics products throughout the Midwest. In 2005, PMC realigned its focus on custom integration distribution, which is the company's current business model. Recognizing the opportunity for this business model in Kansas City, the comapny moved its distribution headquarters to Lenexa, Kansas, and committed to becoming a “one-stop-shop” distributor. Tune in to learn how Alec and his father—the fifth and sixth generations—are expanding the “one-stop-shop” business model to other markets and expanding the company's footprint.

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Zach Batson’s fascination with real estate started when he was a kid. He cut his teeth in the industry when he was in high school, working at one of Kansas City’s oldest commercial real estate firms. That experience only deepened his interest in the profession. After earning degrees in economics and finance, he launched his professional real estate career, absorbing everything he could about the industry: accounting, property management, construction management, investment analysis and even deal syndication. Then the Great Recession hit, and Batson saw an opportunity as the real estate market crashed. “At the time,” he said, “there really were a lot of opportunities for good management, because as investments were getting dicey, as the market was getting more negative, people were looking for a solution.” His solution was to launch Asset Management Group in 2008. The company syndicates and manages commercial real estate investments. Now 10 years old, Asset Management Group provides full-service management to retail centers, office buildings, warehouses and multifamily apartment complexes. It has 4 million square feet of commercial real estate under management and 2,250 family units. The company is consistently named as one of the top commercial property management firms in Kansas City. Tune in to discover how Batson's approach to business has fueled Asset Management Group's growth, including: Emphasizing relationships over transactionsOpen communicationTransparencyHiring for people skills and teaching real estate skills

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Carol Espinosa founded Freedom Interiors in 2010. She joins Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon to share her strategies for building the commercial interior design and furnishings company, which serves corporations, educational institutions and government facilities.  The company has seen continual annual revenue growth and plans to add more employees this year. But Espinosa housed the company for several years at the Blue Hills Contractor Incubator to manage its startup and growth. She recently purchased a 7,000 square foot building—the original post office building in Kansas City's historic Westport district—which features a large showroom. Espinosa credits several factors for the growth of Freedom Interiors: A customer focus that treats each project as different and unique. A passion and enthusiastic team that cares about making customer projects successful. A commitment to offering exceptional products—aligning only with best-in-class manufacturers.An interactive Live Design process that quickly conceptualizes workplaces for customers.3D scanning that allows the Freedom Interiors' team to capture existing customer space and transfer it to a virtual reality design engine. This allows team members to make changes in virtual space, which reduced costly on-site modifications.Relying on core values of empowerment, integrity, adaptability, innovation and fun and a company mindset of Solve, Communicate, Grow. Espinosa believes in supporting the business community as well as educational initiatives in Kansas City's urban core.

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Did you know that more than 50 percent of Google searches are from mobile devices? Or that your lack of a mobile-friendly website can impact your search rankings? Code Koalas founder Ryan Wyse joins Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon to share tips on how business owners can avoid letting their technology become stagnant, use mobile applications to enhance their business and project a fresh web presence. The company develops websites, content management systems, apps and other custom integrations that offer a business full functionality on the web. Wyse was born and raised on a dairy farm northwest of Chicago. He's a self-taught technologist turned entrepreneur who got his start using complicated Excel spreadsheets to program an account balancing solution at a local bank. Accomplishing that, he taught myself to program using PHP/MySQL and started building websites.

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G Jason Schnellbacher, the managing partner at Prineta, joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how he and his partners have taken Prineta from the startup stage to the fastest growing independent ATM service provider in the United States. When Schnellbacher founded Prineta in 2009, it offered merchant service processing, Schnellbacher soon discovered that margins in the industry didn't allow the profitability he sought, so he started investigating ATM services. Today, Prineta operates in every major U.S. city and has more than 1,000 ATM machines. Tune in to find out: How Jason got into the ATM business.How he pivoted from offering only payment processing services to ATM services (which now makes up 90% of their business)What Jason considers to be his greatest entrepreneurial achievement - and whyHis advice for other entrepreneurs who are just starting out Before founding Prineta, Jason worked in the corporate world and pursued other entrepreneurial ventures. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Baker University in Baldwin City with Bachelor of Science degree in Business and dual concentration in Marketing and Management and a minor in Economics. Visit the archives to listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.

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Brian Gregory, owner of Network Innovations, joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how businesses can leverage technology to improve their communication and productivity. In 1991, at the age of 19, Gregory took over the fledgling IT company while it was still just getting off the ground. His only business experience had been working at a grocery store when he was in high school. He says he learned how to run a business by allowing his clients to mentor him, soaking up all the advice they would give him. He calls it "the best MBA I could get." In 1997, the company was one of the first to embrace computer telephony, better known as VoIP, and he and his wife Amy have been pioneers in shaping the industry ever since. Listen in as Gregory discusses: What it's like to take over a business at the age of 19 with no prior experience.Why it's critical to seek out mentors.The importance of putting employees first.How to use technology to leverage your business's communication and productivity. Visit the archives to listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.  

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Michael Hendricks, founder and CEO of SureHosting Internet Solutions, joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how he turned a childhood passion for computers into a thriving business. As Michael puts it, he was always “that kid” growing up. At the age of 7, he gained infamy when he tore the family computer apart and successfully put it back together. His parents gave him a PC, but with one caveat: He had to sign an agreement to never touch the family PC again. Little did his parents know, they were giving him the gift of a career. Before starting SureHosting at age 24, Hendricks worked for Silicon Valley companies and in IT in the healthcare industry. Tune in to capitalize on the wisdom of Michael's experience as a business owner: Michael's business partner and best friend from high school was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Learn how Michael dealt with the partner's separation from the business and eventual death. "It taught me that business was for real," he said. "If we didn’t deal with the painful situation and save the business, it would cost all of our employees their jobs. It was a hard lesson, but when I hear about companies who work with spouses or family members, I think about this and realize it can work, but it takes a commitment from all parties that the business comes first."How his love for flying helicopters taught him important lessons about hiring and training employees.How business owners can learn to view technology as a return to the bottom line rather than as a cost. As Michael puts it, "You should not be 'spending money' on technology." Visit the archives to listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.

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Melissa DeLeon, president and owner of MTI Events, joins Smart Companies Radio host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her entrepreneurial journey through more than 30 years in the meetings and incentives industry. MTI Events is a family-held, full-service events company that Melissa's mother founded in 1986. Melissa started with the company from its beginning, working her way from the ground up with data entry for performance reports, mailing promotional marketing items and working on site as professional travel staff.  After graduating from college in 1994, Melissa started full time as an account executive in sales at MTI. In 2006, she took over as president of the company.  Listen in as Melissa shares: How she transitioned from an entry-level employee to company president.The secret to MTI Event's success over the years.How they've grown the business, including expanding beyond events as incentives and adding corporate meeting and team-building events; special events such as trade shows, golf tournaments and customer appreciation programs; and sales meetings.Some of the most memorable events Melissa has planned over the years. You won't want to miss the story about the zebras leading the guests to the buffet table! Visit the archives to listen to all the events in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.  

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Karen Crnkovich, owner of mechanical service contractor DMC Service, joins Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her entrepreneurial journey. Founded in 2004, DMC Service (which stands for Diamond Mechanical Contractors) focuses on repairing and maintaining existing building and industrial systems,such as HVAC and plumbing. Tune in as Karen discusses her transition to owner of the company and the core values that drive company culture, their relationships with customers, and their community involvement. The core values include: connected, committed, capable and champions. Clients aren't the only ones who benefit from the expertise of this certified woman-owned business. Every year on the Diamond Day of Service, DMC's team donates time and materials to a nonprofit agency or family in need. Visit the archives to listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.

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Marvin Carolina, the president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Kansas City, joins Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the organization works with businesses to gain credibility and avoid scams. Tune in to learn: The advantage of becoming a BBB member.What's involved in the process of becoming a member.How the BBB assists with complaint resolutions.How to understand BBB ratings.About the BBB's scam awareness program. Visit the archives to listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.  

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Partners N Promotion founder Vicki Clayman joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her entrepreneurial journey. Clayman is the founder and president of Partners N Promotion, a boutique promotional, premium incentive and online recognition products company that she founded in 2008. When she founded the company, Clayman had more than 25 years of experience selling and servicing promotional product and recognition program customers around the country. But her entrepreneurial path was an unlikely one. She didn't go to college, married young and was a stay-at-home mom through her mid-20s. After her divorce, however, she pursued sales, a career her father had pursued successfully. Some of the specialties that Partners N Promotions offers are: Online stores.Safety recognition.Employee years of service.Wellness initiatives. Partners N Promotion's customers run the gamut, serving customers of all sizes—from some of the largest nationwide Fortune 500 brands to local schools and startups. Clayman says that the company's success is due to the hands-on consulting her team provides to every customer. "We do not just make a sale and walk away . . .We go to employee meetings and listen," she said. Visit the archives to listen to all the episodes in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.

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Real estate entrepreneur Justin Brooks joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to share the ups and downs of his entrepreurial journey, including how investing in his education was a turning point. Brooks came from a working-class family in Kansas City and served in the United States Navy. Brooks always knew entrepreneurship and real estate would be his path to personal and professional satisfaction. In fact, he had dreamed of being an entrepreneur and real estate developer since he was seven years old, when he told his mother: “I’m going to be a real estate mogul.” Brooks knew he wanted to “own a lot of real estate” and create wealth for his community. He began investing in real estate and quickly grew his portfolio.After his first project, he knew for certain that real estate was where he wanted to be. In 2012, when Brooks bought his first property, the roller coaster ride began. Deep in debt, he ended up offloading of his real estate portfolio in 2015.  He was mentally and physically exhausted, but he had the will to persist and continued to pursue his dream. He remembered that successful people like Tony Robbins and Jim Rohn invested in their education, so he set about doing that too. Today, Brooks is the founder and CEO of J.H. Brooks & Company, a successful real estate developer with a growing reputation.    Visit the archives to listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bi  

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Calli Green, founder and fashion director of Local Fashion Link joins Smart Companies Radio host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how her company is linking the local fashion community to Kansas Citians. Local Fashion Link hosts fashion shows and events, shares photos and produces publications. For the shows and publications, Calli and her team source local trends and garments from partners who support the fashion community. Calli likes to think she's come a long way since writing the fashion column in her university newspaper, The Muleskinner. Please visit the archives to listen to all the episodes in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.  

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High Prairie Landscape Group founder Robyn Schmitz joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her passion for educating consumers and landscaping professionals and how she's grown her own landscaping company. As a green industry educator and landscape consultant, Robyn has written a book called "Outdoor Living: A Guide to Design, Construction and Budgeting." The book's purpose is to educate consumers and landscaping professionals as a way to improve the industry. She believes that a consumer who invests thousands of dollars in landscaping and outdoor living should be provided with all the information they need to make educated decisions. Tune in to find out about how Robyn started High Prairie Landscape Group and has continued to grow it, her educational efforts that are reshaping the industry and some of the latest trends in outdoor living. Visit the archives to listen to all the episodes in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.

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Jon Dwoskin joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his new book "The Think Big Movement." Dwoskin has made a career out of his passion of grow companies big.Listen in as he shares: Whether "big" is always better.What gets companies stuck and prevents them from growing bigger.How companies can get unstuck.How to determine whether your company's culture is productive, and how to reset it if it's not.The biggest mistake executives make. "The Think Big Movement" is written as a fable. Readers will follow the main character as he finds a successful businessman who serves as his mentor, teaching him what real success means and how to achieve it, maintain it and grow it. Jon is an executive advisor, business coach, and CEO and founder of The Jon Dwoskin Experience, a consulting firm that helps businesses grow beyond their wildest dreams and soar to new heights.

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Serial entrepreneur Cliff Cole joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to share the lessons he's learned three decads of business ownership. Cole, currently the owner of More Floods Inc., got started in the cleaning and restoration industry as a technician in 1987, Within a year, he was promoted to manager of the Omaha office of a national company. Feeling the entrepreneurial bug, he started his own cleaning and restoration business soon after, as well as a supply house for other contractors.  Cole eventually sold the cleaning business so he could focus on the supply business. He opened a second location in Kansas City, where he currently resides.  After selling the supply business to a national company, Cole stayed on as a regional manager of multiple locations.  Cole then started another cleaning and restoration business in Kansas City. It experienced fast growth, and Cole sold it after three years. At that point, Cole decided to take what he had learned and use it to help restoration companies all over the country take their businesses to the next level.  He started a company called More Floods, which is a franchise-type system of operations and marketing. He currently sells protected territories and has more than 150 territories across the country. With all of the success of his past companies, Cliff feels there is no greater feeling of success than helping another company reach their goals. 

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Jeremy McDowell, founder of Midwest Sports Productions, joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to share his entrepreneurial journey.  MSP promotes youth fastpitch and baseball across the Midwest through tournaments and other events create lifetime experiences. McDowell got his start in fastpitch in 2001 when he became a volunteer. By 2007, he had joined the USSSA as State Director of Kansas. Currently, in addition to running MSP, McDowell is the executive vice president of USSSA Fastpitch. His passion is to impact youth through sports, and he surrounds himself with like-hearted people who want to make a difference. Tune in to learn about: How a personal event with one of McDowell's own children was a sledgehammer moment that now guides all his decisions for his company and the sport.The growth of the Hawaiian Hitfest.The MSP Love program, McDowell's vision is for it and how it has impacted the community. The All Sports Media Awards

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KC Restoration specializes in metal refinishing and stone and wood restoration. Experts at preserving iconic spaces and restoring custom pieces, the company's owners know a bit about fresh starts themselves. Co-founder LeAnn Luemmen joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to share her entrepreneurial journey. You'll learn how she and her husband and co-founder Bill Luemmen spent most of their lives as civil servants in California before striking out for Kansas City in late 2010, in search of a better place to raise their daughter. With no contacts or relationships in their new city, no business relationships or experience, the couple decided business ownership would provide a vehicle for impacting their new community. Listen in as LeAnn discusses how they learned the business, gained customers and built a company culture that personifies their core values of excellence, community and giving back.  

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When Thomas Shyver was asked to close out a fledgling company in 1993, he answered the call. But after assessing the situation, he and his wife Charlene decided to buy the company—then called Royal Mechanical Services—rather than close it. Brad Shyver, the couple's son and current co-owner and CEO of the company—now called Royal Services—joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how his parents grew a turnaround company that sold home warranties into a company that provides project and facility manageent—including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, signage, IT, security and a host of other services. The company, now under the leadership of the couple's three sons, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Under the leadership of Brad and his brothers, the company has won several large corporate accounts and government contracts nationwide. Tune in to learn from Brad's experiences growing the company, including how to: Successfully survive ownership transitionsWork peacefully and productively with other family membersCreate a workplace that lives its core valuesPartner with customers and form long-term relationships with themInnovate to develop creative, cost-effective solutionsBe a committed community citizen Listen to all the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger episodes in the archives.

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Amy Goode, co-founder of Meridian Business Services, joins Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her entrepreneurial journey. Amy founded the consulting company in 2003 with Heather Wright, in Louisburg, Kansas, the community outside of Kansas City where she grew up.  She knew that tax and accounting services were lacking in Louisburg and the surrounding area, so providing those services seemed like a good business idea and a way to give back to the community. Fast forward 15 years, and Meridian is now a full-service consulting firm. As the company grew over the years, its original vision expanded into the business solutions arena where the Meridian team helps companies with operational inefficiencies. Tune in to learn how to: Expand your services by gaining the trust of customers and adding services to address their other business needs.Live your company's vision.Build a strong company culture, even when employees are not on site every day.Exhibit growth or sustainability..Develop a strong record of giving back to the community. Visit the archives to listen to all the episodes in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.

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KC Crew founder Luke Wade loves playing sports. But as an urban dweller, he tired of driving to the suburbs to play in organized leagues. So, he started forming leagues for fellow downtown Kansas City residents who wanted to participate in leagues closer to where they lived. In its first year, KC Crew signed up nearly 1,000 participants. That was in 2012. During the next two years, the company saw a 32 percent increase in sign ups. Luke finally quit his full-time job in 2015 and turned all his attention to the growing company. That year, participation grew by 53 percent, to 3,600. Since then, his partnerships with KCMO Parks and Recreation, Kemper Arena and other venues has resulted in even more growth. Tune in to learn how Wade has continued to expand the company geographically as well as beyond traditional sports to include pickleball, skee ball, cornhole and other activities and community events such as pubcrawls. He's also introduced software called League Ally that will be central to the company's expansion Visit the archives to listen to all the episodes of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger.  

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Former Kansas Citian Jeanne Johnson joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss what it's been like to be the "only woman in the room" during her tech career, and she passes along the insights she's learned to create a pathway to success. Johnson is currently Americas Azure Strategist in the Global Black Belt organization at Microsoft focused on Azure. She has spent her career in the technology industry, founding her own tech companies and also helping others build theirs. Johnson helps companies save money, make money, reduce risk and gain competitive advantage by digitally transforming their businesses. Prior to joining Microsoft, Johnson started up, rapidly grew, and profitably sold several technology companies in the United States. Her companies were known for the early adoption of disruptive technologies and the nontraditional partnering with her competitors to build greater success. Jeanne lives on the beach in Washington State and has recently been recognized for her work in tsunami preparedness. To listen to all the episodes in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup, visit the archives.

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Lisa Sackuvich, the owner and president of ARJ Infusion Services, Inc., joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to share her entrepreneurial journey and the importance of her WBE certification to her company's growth.  ARJ Infustion Services offers in-home infusion expertise and dispensing of specialty pharmacy medication to patients with chronic conditions. Sackuvich has been able to leverage her WBE status to grow her business, including securing contracts with major insurance companies. Among the benefits of WBE certification, Sackuvich says it has helped her establish credibility and tap into a collaborative network where she and other women business owners can share skills and resources to improve company efficiencies and deliver better products and customer experiences. Under Sackuvich’s leadership, ARJ ranks in the top 10 percent across the region in home health/infusion care. In this episode, Sackuvich will address: Why she applied for WBE certificationHow has WBE certification has helped ARJ Infusion ServicesHow she has used WBE certification to grow her businessWhat the WBE certification process entailsAdvice to other WBEs considering certification

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Best-selling business author and consultant May McCarthy joins Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how finding your company's purpose can lead to more profits. She'll discuss: Creating a purpose or a “why” for your companyExamples of successful companies and their “why”Emphasizing your company’s purpose through demonstrative actionStrategies for using purpose as a driver of strategy and decision makingHow purpose creates profits McCarthy is an author, speaker, university lecturer and angel investor has co-founded and helped grow seven successful companies. She is the author of the best-selling "The Path to Wealth: Seven Spiritual Steps for Financial Abundance."  

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Al Hess didn't know it at the time, but the purchasing skills he learned as a young man buying cows with his cattleman father gave him a strong foundation for building and growing Wholesale Trucks of America. Hess joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to share his entrepreneurial journey. He not only discusses how he's built WTA, but also how he and others created an industry association to raise the standards and repuation of his industry as well as educate newcomers to the industry. To listen to all the episodes of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger, visit the archives.

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Daniel Burrus, one of the world's leading futurists on global trends and innovations, joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-seller "The Anticipatory Organization: Turn Disruption and Change Into Opportunity and Advantage." Burrus discusses: What an "anticipatory" organization isThe difference between hard and soft trendsThe three types of hard trendsHow to use hard trends to create positive disruption and innovation Burrus has delivered nearly 3,000 keynote speeches around the world, and he's helped executives from companies of all sizes—from small businesses to Fortune 500—to develop paradigm-shifting strategies for capitalizing on untapped opportunities. He's started six companies, and four of them became national leaders in their first year. Five were profitable during their first year in business. Listeners may download a free hardback copy of his book at www.theaobook.com. You can listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup in the archives.

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Hosea Haywood III, owner of Computerized Auto Search, joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to share his entrepreneurial journey. He founded Computerized Auto Search in 1988 to help individuals purchase automobiles. Haywood's company works to find the best quality vehicle for the customer's budget and also helps with financing. As the company grew, it started offering customized service to corporations, auto manufacturers, automobile dealerships, insurance companies, government agencies and lending institutions. In addition to its online offerings, CAS has a retail facility that is open to the public. CAS also assists businesses with vehicle transportation, reconditioning and title preparation. To listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup,visit the archives.

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A favorite holiday tradition at Smart Companies Radio ... enjoy a replay of our Elf on the Shelf episode during the holiday season. Chanda Bell, co-founder and co-author of the holiday phenomenon  “The Elf on the Shelf,” gives us the inside story on how she, her mother and her twin sister turned a cherished family tradition into a best-selling brand that delivers holiday magic to parents and children. Visit the archives to listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.

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Rocky Romanella joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his book "Tighten the Lug Nuts: The Principles of Balanced Leadership." Rocky will explore how to motivate and develop people to optimize business results. Rocky believes that a true leader can add value as a trusted advisor, mentor and visionary. Learn the two principles his dad taught him that helped propel his career, where the inspiration for "Tighten the Lug Nuts" came from, how a leader can help others build their careers, and the lessons he learned as he transitioned from a career at UPS to launching his startup. Rocky Romanella is an author, speaker and founder of 3SIXTY Management Services. He began his 36-year career with UPS as a part-time loader and unloader, eventually working his way up to become the president and general manager of UPS Supply Chain Solutions. After retiring from UPS, he went on to become CEO of UniTek Global Services. To listen to all the episodes of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger, visit the archives.

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Joey Kramer, the co-founder and CFO of Apple Pie Painting, joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the company's twist on painting parties and their expansion. Joey and his wife April launched Apple Pie Painting as an alternative to the painting parties where participants go to a studio to paint as a group. Instead, an Apple Pie Painting instructor goes to the party host's home or other venue of choice. Apple Pie Painting is the third company Joey has started since 2009. As a strong advocate of the Kansas City startup community, Joey is dedicated to helping other like-minded entrepreneurs achieve their success and reach their goals. Tune in to learn about the company's expansion plan: The company also recently launched its 1 Million Brushes Painting Kits online, and have an Indiegogo campaign running. With this new line of in-home painting kits, the Kramers have pledged to donate 1 million paint brushes to children around the world to help inspire creativity and art. To listen to all the episodes in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup, please visit the archives.

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Sheila Ohrenberg, founder of specialty contracting company Sorella Group, joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to share her entrepreneurial journey. Ohrenberg discusses: Her inspiration for starting the company.How she learned the "business" side of running a business.The company's secret sauce for success.Why delegation is so important if you want your business to grow—and tips on how to delegate effectively.What the future holds for Sorella Group. Sorella Group is a national specialty contractor and building material supplier based in Lenexa, Kansas.  The company's services include design, general carpentry and CSI Division 10 contracting with projects in hospitality, medical, multi-family, military, correctional, religious and international product supply. To listen to all the episodes of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger, visit the archives.

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Justin Lokitz, the co-author of the best-selling book "Design A Better Business: New Tools, Skills, and Mindset for Strategy and Innovation," joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss new strategies for designing a business. Justin addresses why companies of any size will benefit from using a "design thinking" approach to creating strategy, leads us through what a typical strategic design process looks like, and explains how design thinking for strategy is different than design as a discipline. In addition to book writing, Justin is a strategy blogger and frequent contributing author. He's also an experienced strategy designer and managing director of the Business Models Inc. offices in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. He has spent more than 20 years managing product strategies for both large multi-national companies and startups. To listen to all the episodes of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger, please visit the archives.

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North Kansas City-based Inspired Homes doesn’t want to be just any homebuilder. The company founders‘ businesses included local real estate and construction busineses spanning more than 50 years. They are now working to revolutionize the home building industry. Inspired Homes' president Todd Lipschutz joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to talk about the genesis for Inspired Homes and how the company's efforts are producing more affordable, safe, energy-efficient homes. Listen to the complete lineup of shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger archives.

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Colleen Stanley, founder and president of SalesLeadership, Inc., joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how to close more sales using Sales EQ. Among the points she addresses are: Sales EQ vs. Sales IQ and why the distinction is importantWhy we often lose prospects to our competitorsHow to use EQ for greater sales successThe difference between a nurturing culture and a caretaking cultureWhat organizations can start doing now to improve the sales success of their organization   In addition to running her sales development firm, Stanley is the creator of the Ei Selling System®, a sales program that integrates emotional intelligence skills with consultative selling skills. She's also written two books on sales: Emotional Intelligence For Sales Success and Growing Great Sales Teams. Salesforce recently named Stanley one of the top sales influencers of the 21st century. She's also been named one of the Top 50 Sales & Marketing Influencers, Top 10 Women in Sales Experts to Follow and Top 30 Global Gurus.  Before she launched SalesLeadership, Stanley was vice president of sales for Varsity Spirit Corporation.  She grew sales from 8 million to 90 million during her 10 years with the company. During that time, Varsity Sprint Corporation was named by Forbes magazine as one of the 200 fastest growing companies in the United States.     

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Are you a non-marketing executive or business owner tasked with creating a marketing team? Melissa Hendricks, the vice president of marketing at Cerner, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how to build a high-performance marketing team from the ground up. Hendricks shares: Why marketing is importantHow to determine who you needHow to find who you needWho to look for and why to lead the teamHow to manage and hold someone accountable when you have little to no marketing experience yourselfWhat kinds of outcomes to look for Melissa Hendricks is a corporate brand and marketing executive with more than 20 years of experience in technology and consumer packaged goods companies. As the vice president of marketing strategy at Cerner, Hendricks leads a team responsible for all aspects of corporate marketing and communications for a $4.4 billion publicly traded health care technology company. To listen to all the episodes in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup, please visit the archives.

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Entertainer Clyde Riddlesbrood joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to share how business owners can enhance their businesses by leveraging tactics that entertainers use. He covers: How to use storytelling to help your small businessHow entrepreneurs can use the lessons of acting to propel their success.How writing can help you stay focused on your success  Clyde is the founder of Riddlesbrood Touring Theater Company. He grew up in the entertainment industry working with his father at a Dinner Theater in South Jersey and started his own theater company in 2000. He's been part of more than 5,000 shows himself, and his company has performed more than 1,500 shows. His theater company  is one of the most successful and vibrant theater companies in the New York/New Jersey area. They perform more than 100 murder mysteries and dinner theater shows each year at restaurants, banquet halls and other venues. Riddlesbrood also produces several large Broadway-style shows for their “Arts on the MOVE” Performing Arts Program for children and teens. Clyde is also the author of the novel ‘The Greatest Brochure in the World,’ which illustrates how storytelling can positiviely impact a business brand. To listen to all the episodes in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup, please visit the archives.

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Nell Hill's founder Mary Caroly Garrity joins Smart Companies Radio host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and the changing face of retail in an Internet-driven world. Garrity started her home furnishings store, Nell Hill’s, in 1981 in an old bank building in Atchison, Kansas, where she grew up. It started as a gourmet food shop, but has since become one of the most popular home interior stores in the Midwest. Garrity and Nell Hill's have captured the attention of national media. Her story has appeared in Forbes, which dubbed Nell Hills “one of the hottest little retailers” in America. She's also been featured on CBS’s The Early Show and NBC’s Today show, and in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Midwest Living, Country Living, Victoria, and many more. Visit the archives to listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.

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Best-selling author and speaker David McNally, the CEO of Transform Corporation, joins Smart Companies Radio host Kelly Scanlon to share the inspiration for his recent book "Mark of an Eagle: How Your Life Changes the World." Every human being makes an impact, McNally says, even those whose impact is not highly visible. Especially in corporations, individuals can make an impact and leave a legacy that is carried on by others. What we do every day, how we show up and how we live is something we need to be aware of. We impact others more than we know. Listen in and be inspired to be a purposeful leader! McNally's international business career has spanned assignments in South Africa, Europe and the South Pacific, and he's worked with major brands such as Delta Air Lines, Gartner, Pulte Homes, the Apple Auto Group and Thrivent Financial. He's inspired millions of people from the stage, on film and in his best-selling books. McNally is a member of the Speakers’ Hall of Fame and is considered to be one of the world's Top 50 business speakers. His other best-selling books include "Even Eagles Need a Push," "The Eagle's Secret" and "Be Your Own Brand." Visit the archives to listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.

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Terri Jordan, the founder of WizeWebz, joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss common the common problems business owners have with their web sites and tips for making websites work harder for the business. WizeWebz is a full-service digital agency. It offers brand strategy, creative development, marketing, website design an development, and social media services. Terri brings 20 years of experience to WizeWebz, including launching and growing multiple businesses. A serial entrepreneur, Terri launched her first busienss at the age of 16. She also has national sales management and product development experience, eight years of legal experience that included intellectual property and 18 years of media production and development. Terri specializes in web development and writes fluently in multiple programming languages. To listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup, visit the archives.

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Franck Cushner joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss some of the options available to business owners who want to offer an employee retirement plan: Cushner studied Financial Planning at NYU and received his CFP from the CFP Board of Standards. He's spent more than 20 years working on Wall Street with high net worth clients, including Fortune 500 CEOs, physicians, attorneys, business professionals and small business owners. Cushner also co-hosts a nationally syndicated weekly Dallas radio show with JP, Kathy, and the Crew on 620am KEXB discussing money topics of the day and providing guidance to his listeners on how to reach their own personal financial goals. Cushner has also been a featured guest on The Today Show, 740 KTRH, Gary Poszik’s Health, Wealth and Happiness broadcast and other media outlets.

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David Patrick joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss high performance marketing for business owners. In today's episode, Dave will discuss common marketing problems and improving marketing strategies, including: The common marketing problems he's found working with CEOsThe common marketing problems he's found with start-upsThe key things he's ve learned about marketing during his long careerWhat non-marketing senior executives need to understand about marketingWhether there is a secret to marketing Patrick is the Chief Marketing Officer and Founder of High Performance Retail Marketing Group as well as High Performance Marketing Boot Camps. He has 30 years of marketing and sales experience at Procter & Gamble, Leo Burnett, and J Walter Thompson, leading high performance brand teams on McDonald’s, Toys R Us, Burger King, Miller Lite, Sprint, AMC Theaters, LG Electronics, Kraft, Kroger, Kellogg, Applebee’s, and General Motors. Patrick has also held Chief Marketing Officer positions for Beauty Brands and Westlake Ace Hardware. As an entrepreneur, Patrick has built four successful companies: High Performance Retail Marketing Group (www.hprmg.com); a web-based marketing services network for small business:  bizHive (www.bizhive.com); a start-up incubator-accelerator WaveMaker Labs; and a digital field marketing platform:  LocalWave (www.golocalwave.com). Through High Performance Retail Marketing Group, Dave partners with CEOs, CMOs, and leadership teams to build marketing and sales strategies that drive business growth. 

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Gary Sirak, president of Sirak Financial Services, joins Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon on this episode of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger. Gary is the author of "If Your Money Talked . . . What Secrets Would It Tell?" and "The American Dream Revisited: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Results." Sirak has been helping people achieve their American Dream for the past 35 years. A conversation he overheard at a coffee shop inspired him to write his "American Dream" book. In today's episode, Sirak discusses: Whether the American Dream still has a pulseWhat he learned through interviews while writing the bookWhat the American Dream means to himWhether people today are achieving their American Dream7 key skills and ideas that can help people on their journey to achieving the American DreamWhy he created "The American Dream Revisited" scholarshipHis advice for current and future entrepreneurs To listen to the full lineup of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger episodes, visit the archives.  

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Jeff Goodwin, owner of Complete Home Concepts, a one-stop shop for home construction and remodeling services, shares how he and his family have built the business through acquisitions. When Jeff's dad, Jim, bought a stone manufacturing company in 1976, he had no idea that three generations of his family would eventually be involved. At the time, he also didn't know that the company would expand many times over through acquisition. It's a plan that Jeff and his sister continue to follow.  It's pretty simple, really. When they see an area where they could be better serving their customers, they acquire a company to fill that gap. Tune in to find out Jeff's keys to success. To listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup, visit the archives.

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Best-selling author, tax and forensic accountant, and business consultant Bernadette Harris joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to explain how to build your business like a B.O.S.S. by following these four principles: Be ConsistentOffer SolutionsServe OthersSeek Assistance Tune in to find out how she has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs to harness these principles and grow their companies. For a free chapter of Bernadette's latest book, visit www.TrustBernadette.com/blueprint-chapter. To listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup, visit the archives.

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From the day Jeff Morgan started Morgan Miller Plumbing, he also started thinking about his exit. He was determined to build something that would outlast him—that would give someone else an opportunity. Morgan Miller Plumbing is the story of the "son of a son of a plumber" and his part-time bookkeeper who he entrusted to help him turn the company around. Today Stella Crewse is co-owner and CEO. Learn how the two worked together to build the company and ensure a successful ownership transition, including their "lessons learned" and other advice they share in this episode. Be sure to visit the archives to listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.

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Bob Lancer, dubbed the "Company Culture Alchemy Expert," joins Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his book Lighten Up: How to Harness Happiness To Create The Life You Want.   Bob is also an educator and coach who works with business teams, salesforces and individuals struggling with attitude and motivation issues in the workplace, helping them to take total responsibility for their internal states and reactions for a more positive, cohesive and high performing workplace culture.   For 15 years, Bob hosted the radio show Bob Lancer's Life and Work Solutions on WSB AM and FM Radio, broadcasting to 35 states. He's also published hundreds of articles on Radical Optimism and related themes. For more information about Bob's work,  you can visit www.motivationalspeakerpower.com and www.lovethemethod.com. To listen to all the episodes in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup, please visit the archives.

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Erica Brune, owner and president of Lever1, joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to explain how small businesses can benefit from partnering with a PEO, or professional employer organization. Tune in to learn: What a PEO isHow to strategically partner with a PEO to take care of your company's human resource needsTips for dealing with uncertainty surrounding the ever-changing ACA regulationsAnd insights on other HR challenges that business owners deal with on a regular basis Inc. Magazine has ranked Lever1 as Missouri's 2017 fastest-growing business. In addition, the company was honored as a 2017 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year semi-finalist. Be sure to listen to the complete lineup of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger episodes in the archives.

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Ryan O'Donnell, the co-founder and CEO of SellHack and Replyify, joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to explain how to save time and sell more using an automated process for your company's outbound email. O'Donnell is a growth marketer who works with sales professionals and business owners to help them "sell like a robot while still sounding like a human." After a brief stint as a Wall Street broker, where he strived to make 500 calls a day, O'Donnell saw the potential to use technology to reach more prospects, faster. Be sure to listen to the complete lineup of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger episodes in the archives.

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Brandy McCombs, owner of International Builders and Consultants (IBC), joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, how she's grown the company, and her latest expansion. Brandy had entrepreneurial aspirations from a young age. Growing up in a small town in southeast Ohio, she watched her father and grandfather run their companies. After working in restaurant management, she decided to move to Florida in search of additional opportunities. She became the restaurant manager of Sundial Beach Resort on Sanibel Island. After several years, she knew she needed to change careers. So, she explored the construction industry.  In 2000 she worked for the largest MEP contractor in Southwest Florida’s HVAC new construction service department.  After five years in the subcontracting world, she moved onto the general contracting side as an interior superintendent helping condominium associations build out their tenant spaces. With the experience and knowledge she acquired, Brandy founded International Builders & Consultants in 2009. With the economic downturn, she decided to move to an area where there would be more opportunity for her company. Her research led her to Kansas City.  IBC has became a “household” name for its quality craftsmanship as trim carpenters working for various general contractors. And in 2014 Brandy discovered a business opportunity that would require adding a separate division to IBC. As she'd done throughout her career, she didn't hesitate to pursue it. As a result, Brandy has added a new division that does flagging and traffic control for projects, including the Kansas City StreetCar.  Recently, IBC added a new location to house the traffic division. Be sure to listen to all the episodes of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger in the archives.

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What's the right way to measure the impact of your social media? ThinkViral founder Anne Cull joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss ROR—return on relationships. According to Cull, social media is about people. In this episode she lays out a system for connecting and engaging with the real people who do business with your company so they can get to know, like and trust you. Listen to the full lineup of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger episodes in the archives.

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Clive Hook is a training consultant, busines speaker and the author of "Six Questions for Leading Achievers." joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his inspiration of the book, what a "leading achiever" is, the difference between leadership and management, and why he asks six questions instead of providing six answers. After training and consulting in more than 32 countries, Hook is convinced that leadership requires constant learning. In his book and on today's episode, Hook summarizes the six fundamental questions that leaders should be asking themselves regularly. The book is supported by worksheets as well as ThinkSpots. Listen to the full lineup of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger podcasts in the archives.

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Maria Meyers, the executive director of UMKC's Innovation Center, and Kate Hodel, project director at KC SourceLink, discuss the findings of their latest report, "We Create Jobs." The report reveals the impact of "first-time employers" on Kansas City's job growth. What are the trends? Where are the new jobs coming from? What industries are creating those jobs? How does the pay of first-time employers compare to the compensation of more established companies? Learn the answers to these questions and how first-time employers are shaping Kansas City's employment market in this episode of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger. Visit the archives to listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup.

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When Marisa Wiruhayam, the owner of Tasty Thai and Big Bowl Pho, left Thailand for the U.S. several years ago, she was looking forward to a fresh start. She settled into her new home to raise her family and begin learning about her new home. But then tragedy struck. Her husband died unexpectedly, leaving her to raise two small children, with a limited grasp of English and no real job skills. Marisa's story is one of perseverance and dedication. Today, she owns several Thai restaurants in Kansas City. And, always seeking more ways to expand, she recently began bottling sauces based on old family recipes and selling them through local grocery stores and retailers. Marisa's journey is both inspirational and informational. Listen in as she tells her story about not giving up and shares her advice for building a strong business.

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Adam Arredondo, executive director of the Kansas City Startup Foundation, joins Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon to discuss big changes in the Kansas City startup community, including the merger of the Center of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development (CEED) with the foundation and a $1 million pledge from one of Kansas City's serial entrepreneurs--Mike Wrenn, CEO of Affinity Worldwide. Adam has been immersed in the Kansas City startup community since 2011. As the executive director of the Kansas City Startup Foundation, he oversees programs such as Startland News, MECA Challenge, the Kansas City Startup Village, Village Square Coworking Studio and a number of community events. Be sure to listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger archives.    

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Chris Goodwin, owner of Insurance Pros, joins host Kelly Scanlon to address changes in the health insurance market that can impact Kansas City small businesses. He addresses these key points in the interview: Which carriers are entering, staying and leaving Kansas City's individual health care marketTrends in health insurance and employee benefits as a whole as a result of the legislative environment in WashingtonWhat small employers who don't have health insurance can do to ensure they are not disrupted by the changes in the indvidual health insurance market--and how to best benefit their employees without taking on a large increase in overhead Be sure to listen to all the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger episodes in the archives.  

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Mary Lou Jacoby, founder of Warehouse1, joins host Kelly Scanlon on this episode to talk about her entrepreneurial journey. Warehouse 1 got its start when Jacoby saw opportunity where others saw trash. When Jacoby approached the owner of an auction company who had a building full of old, used equipment in Kansas City, Jacoby offered to buy the building if the owner would allow Jacoby to finance it by selling the contents of the building. Jacoby thought the retail shelving, storage cabinets, conveyor belts, fork lifts and other items that hadn’t been already sold at auction could be resold to other companies if they were just cleaned up a little. Jacoby sold the used inventory in just 60 days, and repaid the loan in 90 days. Warehouse1 was born, and Jacoby has been turning salvage into success ever since. Recently, Jacoby shared that success with her 49 employees by leading Warehouse1 through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Listen in as Jacoby shares her story, advice and future plans.

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Our guest today is Paul Francis. When Francis read about NASA's problem with astronauts exercising in space, he contacted the agency about a technology he had developed using resistance instead of weights. He later licensed that SpiraFlex technology to Nautilus, and they used it to develop the Bowflex Revolution home gym. Francis came up with a way to miniaturize the components and launch OYO Fitness, which offers the DoubleFlex Portable Gym and a follow-up product called DoubleFlex Black. Listen in to Francis' path from inventor to business owner. Visit the archives to listen to all the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger episodes.

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Our guest today is Zack Miller—an entrepreneur, author, internet personality and mayor of “Hustle City.” Zack launched Hatch in Norfolk, Virginia, to provide a platform that helps the owners of both startup and established companies solve their problems. Through Hatch, Zack has also launched an online resource company called 1000 Four. Zack brings to his efforts at Hatch more than two decades of business experience in starting, investing, advising, mentoring and growing thousands of companies or projects. "At the end of the day, we have one belief: Everyone should control the path to the future they desire," he said. His mission is to provide the ecosystem for entrepreneurs to thrive within, by creating a springboard for them to test, start, launch and grow their businesses. He also hosts a weekly business television program to spread his message. In 2010, Zack was growing a technology company and didn’t know what to do, where to network or how to get clients. Starting with his network of zero, he built relationships and eventually became the youngest leader on the Inside Business Power List to be featured in Entrepreneur magazine as a contributor to the rise of the Norfolk Startup Community. He did this by listening, meeting and hustling, learning from others and raising his hand.  Zach believes that entrepreneurs don't need an MBA to be successful; instead, having the tools and the fortitude to push through is.  Listen to the complete lineup of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger podcasts in the archives.

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April Kramer, co-founder of Apple Pie Painting, joins host Kelly Scanlon to talk about how she and her husband Joey identified an opportunity to launch a mobile painting party concept, how as newlyweds and business partners they've managed to set boundaries for the good of their relationship and the business, how they expanded the business online through paint kits, and their goals for franchising the business. To listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup, visit the archives.  

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Globally acclaimed executive leadership coach Lolly Daskal joins host Kelly Scanlon to help us identify what gets in the way of our greatness. She'll share a system—based on seven archetypes—that she details in her upcoming book, "The Leadership Gap." The system helps executives leverage the key virtues of their leadership style and become better leaders. Lolly Daskal is the founder and CEO of Lead From Within, which offers Daskal's proprietary leadership program to executives who want to enhance performance and make a meaningful difference in all aspects of their lives. Her cross-cultural expertise spans 30 years of coaching that includes 14 countries, six languages and hundreds of companies. Inc. magazine named Daskal a Top-50 Leadership and Management Expert and she has written for a number of national publications, including HBR, Inc.com, Fast Company, Huffington Post, and others. To listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup, visit the archives.

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Marvin Carolina, Jr., joins host Kelly Scanlon to talk business tactics. Carolina is the founder and CEO of Team Carolina Consulting and the former vice president of diversity and inclusion for JE Dunn. Tune in to hear his thoughts on why diversity in the broadest sense is a great business strategy, on competition, and on skill and talent. He workshops and keynotes center on the theme: “Built to Compete . . . and WIN!” A former Division I football player, Carolina borrows from the lessons he learned about competition and translates them into lessons for business owners. To listen to all the podcasts in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup, visit the archives.

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Randal Pinkett, the season 4 winner of The Apprentice, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his latest book Black Faces in White Places: 10 Game-Changing Strategies to Achieve Success and Find Greatness. He also shares his views on leadership, entrepreneurship, public service and what he learned working inside the Trump organization. Pinkett is the founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, a multi-million dollar consulting, research, technology and analytics firm in New Jersey. BCT Partners is Pinkett's fifth venture. He's also a speaker, author and scholar and is often featured on national television programs. His other books are "Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur's Guide to Launching a Multimillion Business" and "No-Money Down CEO: How to Start Your Dream Business with Little or No Cash." To listen to all the Smart Companies shows, please visit the archives.

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Brandi Beach joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, tips for business success and how her company Damascus Edge helps businesses test their ideas and competitiveness in the market. Damascus Edge assists businesses with strategy and innovation by focusing on technology as a service, innovation, and research and development. Brandi has more than 15 years in IT consulting and digital marketing, in a range of areas from commercial real estate and telecommunications to finance, insurance and government agencies. She's worked with startups for Fortune 500 companies. Her strengths are generating increased profits and new product execution. Be sure to listen to all the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger podcasts in the archives.

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Many businesses are surprised to find out that in spite of a great logo, messaging and other items associated with "brand," they leave themselves vulnerable in an area critical to their brand: protecting their intellectual property. Intellectual property attorney Bobby Klinck joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss why businesses need a strategy for their intellectual property and how to avoid some of the most common mistakes for protecting their businesses. Bobby Klinck is a best-selling author and IP attorney who helps entrepreneurs, startups and innovators harness the power of their intellectual property rights and reduce exposure to lawsuits or brand challenges in the marketplace. His books are "The Entrepreneur's IP Planning Playbook" and "Patent Litigation Primer."

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Tasty Thai and Big Bowl Pho owner Marisa Wiruhayarn left Thailand full of excitement for a fresh start in the U.S. She spoke no English but was eager to settle in her new home and learn. Then her husband died unexpectedly, leaving her to raise two small children, with a limited grasp of English and no real job skills. Marisa's story is one of perseverance and dedication. Today, she owns three successful Thai restaurants in Kansas City. Recently, she began bottling the sauces based on old family recipes and selling them through local grocery stores and retailers. Marisa's journey is both inspirational and informational. Listen in as she tells her story about not giving up and shares her advice for building a strong business.  

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In January 2011, Laura Schmidt had an idea. A few months later, she started developing a product line and a company based on that idea. The company, notes to self, llc puts Laura's belief in the power of positive thinking into action. Her first product was notes to self® socks—high-quality athletic socks that have positive affirmations woven-in on the toes and the bottoms as the socks are made. The affirmations are phrases such as "I am confident" as well as other motivational words. The socks are sold online at www.notestoself.com and in more than 1,900 stores across the country, including Hallmark stores, hospital gift shops and boutiques. Laura supports other small U.S. businesses by having the socks manufactured exclusively in the United States. Notes to self, llc regularly donates socks to homeless shelters, women’s shelters and other people in need. Laura hopes that notes to self® socks give people, especially the young, encouragement and confidence to become the best that they can be.

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What happens when you combine your talent with your passion? According to Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams, you find your “success intersection.” In this episode, Pat discusses his most recent book, “The Success Intersection: What Happens When Your Talent Meets Your Passion.” Listen in and learn how to identify your greatest talent, pursue your greatest passion and multiply your efforts through teamwork. Basketball hall-of-famer Pat Williams is the founder and senior vice president of the Orlando Magic. He's also a popular motivational speaker who’s written more than 100 books and makes about 150 guest appearances a year.  Pat has spent more than 45 years in professional baseball and basketball as a player and as an executive. He was the general manager of the 1983 world champion Philadelphia 76ers, and he managed the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks. Listen to more Smart Companies Thinking Bigger podcasts in the archives.

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Jennifer Hart, owner of Hartline Construction, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss entrepreneurship and how she's grown her company. Hartline Construction specializes in interior construction and finishing, including metal studs and drywall, doors and frames, finish carpentry, accoustical ceiling, painting and construction management. Among the projects the company have been involved with are Argosy Casino, Isle of Capri and others.  

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Coss Marte, a former drug kingpin turned fitness CEO, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share his story of transformation from NYC cocaine ringleader to business owner. Marte, who is the owner of ConBody, came up with the company’s business plan while he was in prison serving time as the head of a multi-million dollar cocaine operation. His doctor tod him that his weight would lead to a heart attack and eventually kill him—probably within five years. Realizing his sentence was seven years, Marte did not want to die in prison. He developed a series of exercises he could do in his prison cell, and he lost 70 pounds in six months. He began sharing his system with other inmates and put together the plan for ConBody, his current company. ConBody went on to win several major business pitch competitions such as Pitch for Good by TOM’s shoes and the YPO Shark Tank competition with Barbara Corcoran. The company currently has more than 6,000 clients. Marte trains and hires formerly incarcerated individuals as instructors, mindful of the struggle that former inmates have when they are released. Marte and ConBody have been featured on hundreds of news shows and major media outlets. He has also shared his story at prisons, conferences and TEDx in the U.S. and Hong Kong. Listen to the complete lineup of Smart Companies episodes in the archives.

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Mark O'Renick, co-founder of Will & Grail, joins host Kelly Scanlon to talk about building socially responsible companies. Mark is an experienced business leader, brand strategist and entrepreneur.  As co-founder of Will &Grail, Mark helps companies use collaboration and design thinking to create believable, purpos- driven brands that build stronger, more profitable relationships with customers, employees, shareholders and the community. Mark also leads initiatives to foster conversation and research about the need to build socially responsible organizations that make a profound positive impact on lives, communities and the world. Recently launched initiatives include Conquer for Good (www.conquerforgood.com) and Brand Believability (www.brandbelievability.com).  Prior to Will & Grail, Mark was co-founder and CEO of Salva O'Renick and marketing services company.  You can reach him at morenick@willgrail.com. Listen to the complete lineup of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger podcasts in the archives.

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With a pink slip in her hand and the words "You're fired" echoing in her ear, our guest today, Bernadette Boas, went on a journey to discover, confront and shed her bitches of fear, insecurity and low self-worth. That journey led her to create and accelerate the riches she has today. Bernadette joins host Kelly Scanlon to share her 5-step Shift to Riches formula so listeners can consider what bitches they need to shed to finally create the riches they deserve. Bernadette is the founder of Ball of Fire Consulting, a business management and leadership growth company. She coaches, trains and speaks to corporate and entrepreneurial leaders and organizations around the globe.  Bernadette authored her first in a series of books, Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Shifting from Bitch to Rich in Life and Business. She has since adapted her story into a film screenplay, Confessions of a Corporate Bitch, and a successful radio program, Shed the Bitch Radio. Listen to all the Smart Companies Thiking Bigger podcasts in the archives.

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Restaurant veteran Gary Zancanelli joins Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his entrepreneurial rise through the restaurant industry. Starting as a cook and busboy working in the family restaurant, Zancanelli went on to build a group of 70 KFC restaurants, including all the KFCs in the Kansas City area. After selling them to a private equity group in 2011, Zancanelli introduced the Red Door Woodfired Grill in April 2013 in Leawood, Kan. Find out the behind-the-scenes story that inspired Zancanelli to create the Red Door Grill concept, what he and his business partner Mark Kirke are doing to build a brand around the "upscale neighborhood joint" concept, how they've expanded the concept and what he future holds. Be sure to listen to all the shows in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup in the archives.

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Have you ever been in a situation in which you didn't know the proper workplace etiquette "rule"? Etiquette and civility expert Rosalinda Randall joins Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon to offer common-sense based advice for dealing with ever-changing relationship dilemmas at the office and at networking events. She mixes in a good dose of humor as she provides options rather than rules for handling situations such as whether you can hug a co-worker or pull out a female colleague's chair, what to do when someone who has coughed or sneezed on their hands offers you a handshake, how to handle invitations you don't want to accept, removing yourself from conversations involving office gossip, deflecting questions from co-workers that are too personal, and many more. Randall is the author of "Don't Burp in the Boardroom: Handling Uncommonly Common Workplace Dilemmas." She appears frequently on national television and radio programs and is a source for publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, HARDI Magazine, The Muse and Fast Company. Be sure to listen to all the Smart Companies episodes in the archives.

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Adam Ehlert, founder and president of the Kansas City T-Bones Baseball Club, joins host Kelly Scanlon to talk "independent" baseball. Adam and his family had owned and operated the team in Duluth Minnesota, as the Duluth-Superior Dukes for two years before bringing the club to Kansas City for opening day 2003. During the club's 14 years in Kansas, it has made six playoff appearances, won one championship (2008), and has been a pioneering success in promotions and family-friendly entertainment that have resulted in record-setting attendance.  The Kansas City T-Bones have been named the league’s Organization of the Year four times.   Learn more about the T-Bones’ place in the sports/entertainment spectrum in Kansas City, how the club builds its players and staff, and the business model that allows it to operate independently. Listen to the full lineup of Smart Companies podcasts in the archives.

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Fashion in the kitchen? You bet, as long as the cook’s wearing the Kitchen Boa, the creation of Laura Laiben, founder and owner of the Culinary Center of Kansas City. Located in Downtown Overland Park, the Culinary Center offers cooking classes, hosts team building events and private functions, and houses a retail shop that also offers grab-and-go meals. Now Laiben’s creativity in the kitchen has literally spilled over into designing and making wearables for cooks and other kitchen items. Her first product is the Kitchen Boa. Tune in to hear Laura's entrepreneurial story and find out what she's learned about adding a product line, including licensing it, as part of her entrepreneurial journey. Be sure to listen to all the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger podcasts with host Kelly Scanlon in the archives.    

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Making Kansas City a more fit and healthy place, one person at a time. That’s the mission of fitness power couple Micah and Diana LaCerte, co-owners of Hitch Fit Gym & Hitch Fit Online Personal Training. These entrepreneurs and World Champion fitness athletes have graced the covers of both fitness magazines and Thinking Bigger Business, and have pursued their mission passionately since 2009.  They have aided clients locally and globally shed over 250,000 pounds of fat. Micah and Diana launched Hitch Fit in the heart of a recession, with a shoestring budget, and a big dream. The online personal training business, which they built organically and through social media, has spread to 71 countries. Hitch Fit was one of the first online personal training systems. In a now saturated market, Hitch Fit stands apart by sticking with the customized approach for each client. Hitch Fit Gym opened its doors in August 2009 as one of the first transformation focused gyms in the US. The entire focus at Hitch Fit Gym is client success, not client retention, and helping each person achieve their goals by teaching them healthy, sustainable eating and exercise habits. Listen in as Diana and Micah share their story of entrepreneurial success. To hear all the podcasts in the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger lineup, please visit our archives.

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Air Force-disabled veteran James Dressler created Liberty Candle to honor and bring awareness to our troops and their families. Each handcrafted soy candle includes a poem/prayer that the candlelighter is encouraged to read and reflect upon as the candle is lit. The company also donates 10 percent of gross proceeds to veterans' causes. Hear the story of what inspired James to start the company, learn about the products and how the company is assisting veterans and their families. Be sure to listen to the full lineup of Smart Companies Thinking Bigger podcasts in the archives.

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Meet Ben Edwards, the man behind Swappa, a user-to-user marketplace for gently used mobile devices... Swappa was founded in 2010 by Edwards, a long-time software and mobile developer who joins host Kelly Scanlon on this week’s episode of Smart Companies KC The inspiration for Swappa sparked when Ben had trouble finding a good source for test devices for Android development projects. Turning to eBay and Craigslist proved perilous and time-wasting for buying mobile phones. Blacklisted phones, junk devices, inefficient communication, and downright fraud plagued the antiquated marketplaces. Knowing there had to be a better way, Ben created Swappa To hear shows with host Kelly Scanlon, please visit our archives.

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On this week’s episode of Smart Companies Radio with host Kelly Scanlon, you’ll meet Jeffrey Hayzlett, global business celebrity and former Fortune 100 C-Suite executive. Cited in Forbes, SUCCESS, Mashable, Marketing Week and Chief Executive, among many others, he shares his executive insight and commentary on television networks like Bloomberg, MSNBC, Fox Business, and C-Suite TV. Hayzlett is a former Bloomberg contributing editor and primetime host and has appeared as a guest celebrity judge on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice with Donald Trump for three seasons. He is the author of two best-selling business books—"The Mirror Test" and "Running the Gauntlet." Both received critical acclaim and are on numerous best-seller lists. Hayzlett has just released his third book, “Think Big, Act Bigger: The Rewards of Being Relentless.” In this episode, you'll: Learn how to create a business identity you can own.Discover what it means to “create a company cadence that completely reflects what’s important to you” and why it's so importantFind out how to focus on what matters and cut out the noise To hear more shows with host Kelly Scanlon, please visit our archives. 

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The KCRise Fund is making more money available to local entrepreneurs. Darcy Howe, the fund's manager, sits down with Smart Companies KC host Kelly Scanlon with details about its first two investments. Find out more about how the fund was established and its true purpose: to connect early-stage companies with the necessary funding for growth and success. You'll also learn more about the fund's first two recipients, SpiderOak and Innara Health.  To hear shows with host Kelly Scanlon, please visit our archives.

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Just as the EPA mandated the discontinuation of leaded automobile gasoline due to harmful biological and environmental toxins, the Federal Aviation Administration is currently taking steps to eliminate the use of leaded fuel in the general aviation fleet of aircraft. Since the industry began testing back in 1993, one company has emerged as a true global leader in the development of unleaded avgas – Swift Fuels. Chris D'Acosta, Swift's Chief Executive Officer talks with Smart Companies Radio host Kelly Scanlon about his company's dedicated effort to permanently remove lead from aviation gasoline. To hear more shows with host Kelly Scanlon, please visit our archives.

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The KCRise Fund is making more money available to local entrepreneurs. Darcy Howe, the fund's manager, sits down with Smart Companies KC host Kelly Scanlon with details about its first two investments. Find out more about how the fund was established and its true purpose: to connect early-stage companies with the necessary funding for growth and success. You'll also learn more about the fund's first two recipients, SpiderOak and Innara Health.    To hear shows with host Kelly Scanlon, please visit our archives.

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Joining host Kelly Scanlon on this week’s Smart Companies KC are Teddi Hernandez and Aviva Ajmera the co-founders of Solve KC. The company provides hands-on expertise to help business owners fill in the gaps in their companies’ capabilities. Find out what makes them different and learn about upcoming workshops.   To hear more shows with host Kelly Scanlon, please visit our archives.

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Properly pairing food and wine at home can be a challenge, especially if the right ingredients are not on readily on-hand. Based in Parkville’s commercial caves, Vino Pair founder Michael Kearns sits with Smart Companies KC host Kelly Scanlon on this week’s show to talk about his goal, making pairings painless through his subscription-based service. Kearns pairs chef-inspired food with great wine and delivers the pairing straight to your door step.   To hear more shows with host Kelly Scanlon, please visit our archives.

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