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Episodes
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Dan Miller is a nutrition and wellness coach and today he will talk about making a plan to live a longer and healthier life.
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
Harley Bjelland is a Top Employee Benefits Attorney providing counsel for retirement plans, health plans and executive compensation plans.
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
Gary Kunath is the CEO of GMK Holdings, a speaker, author, and a writer. Gary travels and speaks to major companies and universities on the subject of Mastering Life Balance. Today, he will discuss how to achieve greatness at both home and at work.
Questions Discussed:
1. How did you build a seminar for the 2nd in command at Cisco Systems, supporting his initiative on bringing humanity back to business?
2. What colleges have you spoken to and what has the reaction been?
3. Why do businesses care about mastering life balance now?
Contact Info:
Email Address: gkunath@aol.com
Website: www.garykunath.com
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Thomas Young works with companies to help attract qualified customers by focusing on inbound and content marketing. His business is called Intuitive Websites and today, he will discuss how to implement these important strategies into your business.
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
Steve Van Valin, Founder and CEO of Culturology, helps companies shape a culture that is engaged to innovate. At Culturology, they specialize in contemporary cultures where people need to be competitive, especially customer-facing businesses looking for a unique edge. A business’s culture is much like a personality and determines the common expectations people have when working together. By shaping the culture intentionally, you can help your team be more innovative and engaged.
In his interview, Steve discusses high-level tactics of culture design and how it can contribute to innovation. He highlights the importance of being an expert at the creative process in order to facilitate more creativity from your team. While the phrase may seem paradoxical, Steve encourages you to plan time for spontaneous interactions. Steve also proposed the idea of “addition by subtraction,” meaning sometimes it takes removing barriers in order to help employees become more innovative. Steve’s insight is a powerful tool for anyone hoping to get more cohesion and creativity from their teams through relatively simple means.
- 2:24-3:15: How Steve defines culture and how it is like a personality.
- 6:41-7:46: Consistencies in how companies of any kind drive innovation.
- 10:16-11:23: Good creative ideas can be small things involving constant problem solving.
- 14:23-15:28: Become an expert on the creative process itself in order to help your team think more openly.
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Carl Allen, Co-Founder of Dealmaker Wealth Society, is a world-class entrepreneur, investor, and corporate dealmaker. He’s enabled over 300 deals collectively valued at nearly $50 billion in the last 3 decades and analyzed thousands of other businesses across industries. Carl is a bona fide serial entrepreneur and expert when it comes to business acquisition. At Dealmaker Wealth Society, Carl is in the business of coaching others to buy, sell, and scale their business.
In his interview, Carl explains his philosophy on why you should acquire a business rather than start from square one. Most new businesses fail within the first 10 years, with half of them failing in just the first year. By acquiring, you can begin with something already successful or leverage their existing success and expand your business into new areas which are already a proven success. Carl shares ways you can prepare your business to be sellable, along with why you should be prepared due to the upcoming economic forecast. If you work on your business instead of for your business, Carl knows you can find heightened success and fulfillment. Expand your business’ potential by tuning in to Carl’s expertise.
- 4:25-5:35: Instead of starting a company fresh, buy a profitable existing business.
- 6:18-7:20: Criteria for identifying what business you should buy.
- 11:04-12:18: Challenges Baby Boomers are facing when trying to sell their business.
- 14:36-15:48: Ways to work on your business and not in your business via solid partnerships.
- 18:19-19:34: Insight on the transfer of wealth happening in the next 10-15 years.
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Dr. Kenneth Majer has been a successful author, speaker, and consultant to companies large and small for over 30 years. He is a subject matter expert in change management, corporate culture, communications, values-based leadership, organizational alignment, and management training.
Ken is best known for using values-based concepts to improve corporate culture. His premise is that values-driven companies always outperform the competition. He uses his experience and insights to change businesses dramatically and permanently. Ken’s vision includes helping companies stay ahead of the curve as they adapt to new realities in today’s radically changing business world. His goal is to enable leaders to use the power of values-driven alignment to enhance their success.
Ken provides insight, products, and services that business leaders rely on for success. Establish a values-driven culture as your core business strategy to help your company outperform the competition!
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Lee Goldberg, Transactional Attorney and owner of the Law Offices of Lee R. Goldberg, is an expert at growing businesses’ value through exit planning strategies. He’s had over 33 year experience and seen millions of dollars left on the table due to lack of plan. Lee’s mission is to help his clients keep more of the money they earn and protect their wealth for generations to come. Lee knows firsthand that you should not wait to plan your exit strategy.
In his interview, Lee shares a valuable collection of information we don’t always hear when talking about exit planning. Specifically, he gives 8 tips for what you should do now to better prepare your exit planning strategy. Lee shares valuable insight on what buyers look for before committing to buying a business. He also shares powerful ways to increase your EBITDA. Proper exit planning is an effective way to drive up your business value, but it takes time and expertise, don’t miss out on Lee’s indispensable wisdom.
- 3:09-4:06: Why having an exit strategy is the best way to add value to your business.
- 5:30-6:32: Now is the time for exit planning, waiting may mean it’s too late to restructure.
- 8:33-9:40: Method to increase EBITDA drastically and drive up business value.
- 17:11-18:11: Business structure review is essential to highest valuation.
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Reb Risty, Head and CEO of REBL Marketing, is a marketing expert with useful information for communicating with your customers in these unique times. After starting her company in 2008, her mission has been to help her clients clearly communicate their value propositions and boost engagement. The marketplace has rapidly shifted from a digital world to a virtual universe, so online presence is more important than ever before, and video testimonials are a great place to start. As we begin to reopen, Reb has tips for marketing in a cognizant manner.
In her interview, Reb discusses the importance of continuing communication with your customers. She dives deep on the importance of having not just testimonials, but video testimonials from clients. Reb shares some of the reasons video testimonials are so successful and how you can easily start generating your own. It is essential to adapt to the changing marketplace, use Reb’s tips to thrive in the virtual space.
- 5:28-6:21: Marketing tips for the re-opening and business survival.
- 6:54-7:58: “We went from a digital world to a virtual universe,” continue evolving your plan.
- 8:49-9:54: Importance of testimonials, and reasons why a video testimonial is even more powerful.
- 11:30-12:30: Simple ways to get video testimonials from your clients.
- 13:22-14:24: Sweet spot of time frame for video testimonial, with social media platforms and customers in mind.
- 17:34-18:20: Keep communicating with your customers, they’ll know you’re there for them when things bounce back.
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
David C Baker, Principal of ReCourses, Inc., is an author, speaker, and advisor. Previously owning his own marketing firm, he found himself giving advice to other business owners a majority of the time and he pivoted aptly. For the last 26 years he’s been a management consultant to the advertising, design, interactive, and public relations fields, advising principals on making better business decisions. Dubbed the expert’s expert, David joins us with profound insight on what works in the ever-changing marketplace.
In his interview, David relates our current turmoil to that of 2008, and speculates about how things will look on the rebound. He sheds light on what changes will almost certainly be temporary, and also what is likely to stick around. David is optimistic about the critical thought and forced reinvention spurred by Covid, but also shares some aspects to be cautious of. Additionally, he shares some thoughts on what advertisers can be doing differently in order to deliver a more meaningful message. Only the strongest business owners will thrive through this, so be sure to listen to David’s critically important advice.
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Casey Brown is in the business of helping companies substantially increase profits through better pricing and
in this interview she talks about value-based pricing and some other key pricing best practices.
Questions Discussed:
1. Casey, companies in very competitive industries often say they have little to no pricing power and that they
must compete on price. What do you say to those companies?
2. Casey, in an average selling conversation, who is most focused on price: the buyer or the seller?
3. Casey, what do you say to companies setting prices based on a cost-plus model?
Contact info:
Email Address casey@precisionpricingllc.com
Website www.precisionpricingllc.com
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Natalie Elisha Gold, Provisors member and Managing Attorney at Gold Legal Group, LLP., is in the business of protecting your legacy and the legacy of your business and clients. After a life-changing injury in her youth, she was motivated to change the world and at age 24 started her own law firm. Natalie aims to help people leave something better behind for their children and implement trusts which will preserve wealth to the fullest extent possible. Her strategic approach to wealth preservation is truly essential to having a highly successful estate plan.
In her interview, Natalie discusses estate planning as a way to protect your independence and privacy. Without a plan, your family will be faced with time-consuming litigation and expensive attorney and court fees. Natalie knows that the best way to preserve your wealth is getting your estate plan sorted out while you’re still able, and continuing to update it as necessary. A legal fee is a drop in the bucket compared to the money you’ll save by having a well thought out plan. Being well-informed will help you make better choices for yourself and your family, take the time to listen to Natalie’s expertise on making wealth preservation as painless as possible.
- 8:06-8:56: If you value your independence and privacy, you cannot afford to not do planning to protect your wealth.
- 9:58-10:58: An overview of some of the common shortcomings in wealth and asset protection.
- 12:04-13:06: The legal fee is absolutely worth it compared to how much you’ll save and help your family.
- 15:07-16:16: Get your estate planning done while you can, it will protect your family and privacy without involving courts and headaches.
- 18:51-19:53: Life insurance is a must, get it young when healthy, it isn’t just for helping after death.
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Steven Snyder is author of the book Focused Passion: How to be Better, Faster, Smarter, and Happier, with Far Less Stress, and Much More Passion.
Focused Passion: How to be Better, Faster, Smarter, and Happier, with Far Less Stress, and Much More Passion is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle.
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Steve Ciepiela owns a well known Planning Company. 10 years ago he experienced every business owners nightmare - the sudden death of his friend and partner. Listen to his interview with Josh Patrick as he describes the experience, and how he was prepared, and what he learned from the experience.
You can contact Steve at Sciepiela@charlesstephen.com
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
In this 20 minute interview, Heath Goldman, Financial Architect of ICON Wealth & Legacy Partners, discusses how he works with clients as an "Architect" to add thought and structure to complex plans. He also talks about popular tax minimization and other financial strategies that tax-weary business owners are exploring to minimize the many layers of taxes on wealth.
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
When you invest in machinery, you want to get the most from your investment. When you devise a marketing plan you carefully measure your return on investment. Yet most employers don't look at one of their most significant investments - human capital - with the same eye on the return on their investment. In her 20 minute interview, Linda Duffy, President and Founder, Ethos Human Capital Solutions discusses the important factors that lead to maximizing your Human Capital ROI.
Saturday Oct 30, 2021
Saturday Oct 30, 2021
David Taylor-Klaus, of DTK Coaching, helps entrepreneurs and executives live more fulfilling lives. David started in hospitality, switched to technology, and, despite his accomplishments, eventually realized he wasn’t living the life he truly wanted. In 2008 he started DTK Coaching and hasn’t looked back. As a coach, he aims to hold his clients accountable for both their goals and who they are at their core.
In his interview, David analyzes the phrase “work-life balance,” and how backward this statement really is. He emphasizes focusing less on revenue-based goals, and instead of taking action on goals oriented towards personal fulfillment - we are not on this planet just to make money. David has much more life-changing information than can fit within a 20-minute interview, and graciously offers a free link to his book “This Is Your Wake-Up Call!” You do not want to miss out on the information David has to share.
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Barry Moniak is an Organizational Therapist at End In Mind. Today, his topic is Synergistic Culture and he will discuss the importance of interdependence.
What does Barry Moniak believe?
He believes that all human beings have the innate desire to become better versions of themselves. Every innovative leader knows this.
He believes that the workplace is the ideal place for this transformation to take place; not the mountain top, seaside, church or synagogue; not even the latest greatest get motivated seminar. The job site is the place to achieve enlightenment!
We do not typically think of the workplace as the best environment in which to become better quality human beings. But it is. The world of business, the place we spend so much time together, provides the perfect playing field – the tough, no-nonsense, yet highly creative space in which we discover who we really are; learn to work and play well with others; and evolve daily to become our best selves. This is what Innovative Leadership is all about.
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Dean Del Sesto is the president of Breviti, a brand consulting and development agency that focuses on brand strategy and development for primarily small to mid-size business-to-business companies.
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Back with us again is CEO and Founder of Leggett Sales and Provisors member, Brad Leggett. Brad has been in sales since age 16, and through his career has worked in nearly every aspect of sales. He now specializes in building leading high performance sales teams by determining their team development issues, then developing and implementing solutions for them. Brad has some new ideas you can implement for increasing sales in the current crisis.
Brad packs a lot of potent information into his interview, including strategies for increasing sales, things that aren’t so different, and tips to master the digital space. He discusses the importance of internalizing that you can be successful in this time, as perception can sometimes be more powerful than reality.
Brad shares powerful tips for making yourself stand out on digital platforms, as well as ways you can re-structure your day for maximum efficiency. He also talks about ways leaders should approach potential layoffs if they are absolutely necessary - and why they should avoid layoffs. This situation is something no one has seen before, but Brad’s insight may be your key to unlocking unexpected success in this unprecedented time.
- 5:00-6:02: Mindset, attitude, and perception regarding sales is essential to success.
- 6:38-7:38: Importance of being human and vulnerable with customers.
- 9:06-10:05: Perception can be as or more powerful than reality.
- 10:28-11:30: We need to consider people’s attention spans being shorter in a digital setting.
- 14:01-15:15: Some aspects of sales that haven’t changed due to Covid.
- 18:48-19:54: Think long term when it comes to layoffs - think about how your actions now will affect your business 12 months from now.
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Peter Lehrman is the CEO and founder of Axial, an online platform used by thousands of business owners and their advisors to raise growth capital, explore acquisitions, and exit their business. Peter started Axial 11 years ago intending to improve how entrepreneurs execute the most important business transactions of their careers. His platform covers all the bases regarding business sales, eliminating gaps Peter noticed through the transaction process, and aims to elevate every aspect of the experience. Axial gives small business owners an opportunity to find professional help in a modernized way.
In his interview, Peter takes a look at business acquisition through a modern lens. While business owners wouldn’t hesitate to hire a realtor, he notes that many still believe they can handle business acquisitions without professional help. His platform serves as a matchmaker for buyers and sellers, and Peter discusses the importance of assembling the proper audience for garnering the most value. Peter also shares some exit strategies that we don’t usually talk about. Take the time to level up your exit planning and business acquisition strategies with Peter’s indispensable expertise.
- 10:19-11:20: Business owners don’t hesitate to hire a realtor, but surprisingly try to go it alone for a business sale - it is not that easy.
- 12:45-13:44: Describes the worst time to try to sell your business.
- 15:40-16:52: Improving business valuation by assembling an audience of potential buyers that fit the bill
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Jim Doty of Doty Consulting talks about client situations he has encountered and exit planning readiness from a CFO's Perspective.
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Harry Barth is the Founder and Senior Managing Partner for BarthCalderon, LLP and is the co-author of the book, Planning Today For All Your Tomorrows. He is a nationally recognized speaker on estate, business and asset protection planning to many incredible organizations across the country including: Vistage International, Women Presidents’ Organization, Young Presidents’ Organization, Tiger 21, Quaker Oats, Entrepreneurs Organization, California Society of CPA’s and many more.
Harry has over 40 years of experience counseling business owners and their families, corporations and franchisees nationwide. Harry has distinguished himself by being an asset protection advocate and his workshops have helped thousands of families and businesses protect their assets they have worked so hard to build.
In this interview Harry reveals why the field of Asset Protection is about to become very popular and he outlines some easy steps to get started.
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Morrie Shechtman is a Chairman at Fifth Wave Leadership, a Human Capital Consulting Group. Today, he will discuss how to eliminate mediocrity for your company.
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Mike Aguilera is the President of Aguilera & Associates, an international training and coaching company specializing in rapport and communication skills to help you get more yeses.
Questions Answered:
1) Who would benefit from your system of training?
2) What makes your system different from other communication models and training?
3) Is it easy to learn and apply?
Contact Info:
Website: http://www.MikeAguilera.com
Email: mike@mikeaguilera.com
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Informational webinars available: http://www.supportingstrategies.com/webinar
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Dr. Paul Schempp is a Professor at the University of Georgia. He is a research professor who studies experts and the development of expertise. Dr. Schempp has identified that a common characteristic among experts is having good mentorship. He has studied hundreds of experts and authored the book "5 Steps to Expert: How to Go from Business Novice to Elite Performer."
In his interview, Dr. Schempp dives deep on the value of mentorship, especially for those nearing their business exit. Mentoring a protege can help pass your values onto the next generation, and meanwhile, proteges seeking expertise will greatly benefit from having a mentor - the relationship is symbiotic. For our listeners who may hope to one day begin an expertise-based practice, Dr. Schempp also shares some tips to help you achieve elite performance levels. We all have the ability to achieve mastery, and guidance is essential in that journey, so don’t miss Dr. Schempp’s advice on attaining the level of success you desire.
- 5:23-6:18: Informal relationships between mentors and proteges can be most effective.
- 10:52-12:00: Tips for identifying good proteges and transferring your values to the next generation.
- 15:02-15:58: The greatest experts are not necessarily the greatest mentors.
- 18:45-19:42: Speaking about "5 Steps to Expert: How to Go from Business Novice to Elite Performer"
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Kathy Fettke is the CEO and Founder of Real Wealth Network of Malibu, CA. Listen as she discusses how she started investing in real estate out of necessity and her insights on how you can build your own portfolio.
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Kresimir is a securities and mergers and acquisitions attorney. He helps his clients maximize the value of their business at sale.
Questions Answered:
1. How do you help your clients plan ahead before a sale?
2. When is the right time to begin planning for a sale?
3. What are some of the most common mistakes business owners make in the sales process?
Contact Info:
Website: www.kpehardalaw.com
Email: kresimir@kpehardalaw.com
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Aaron's 30+ years of experience in representing tenants in lease transactions shows in this interview.
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Jillian Murphy is a Speaker for Vistage and The Syncretics Group. The Syncretics Group is a consulting firm specializing in leadership, executive coaching, and teamwork development through the use of drawing comparisons to compelling, true survival stories. The lessons learned at “The Edge” can be applied to business and help put operational challenges into perspective. Keeping the long term goal in mind is critical whether it is for survival or for achieving business goals.
In her interview, Jillian shares some adventure stories from a few flagship books where people came together, beat the odds, and managed to overcome extremely dire circumstances. The lessons learned by understanding their trials and tribulations can be universally applied, but help make drastic improvements in business situations. Jillian shares some powerful tips that help with achieving long term goals and stresses the importance of tenacious creativity. Jillian’s insight is relevant to everyone and can help dramatically improve your results, don’t miss her fascinating interview.
- 5:08-6:10: Some metaphorical but practical strategies for both leaders and teams.
- 7:50-8:46: These survival challenges put business challenges into perspective.
- 9:30-10:34: Vision and victories - set short term goals that lead you to the long term goal.
- 12:02-12:55: Optimism and reality - be positive and confident, while staying grounded in reality.
Saturday May 22, 2021
Saturday May 22, 2021
Get your notebook ready for our interview with John Boyens, of Boyens Group, Inc. John is a bona fide expert in sales and management consulting and training. After over 20 years in the corporate world running sales and marketing for various Fortune 1000 companies, he and his wife co-founded their company. They specialize in sales productivity, management leadership effectiveness, and business strategy.
John has repeatedly made the top 100 productivity experts to follow on Twitter and has some truly indispensable knowledge to share. As a leader, it is critical to focus on strategically growing the business, rather than just tactically running the business. In addition to discussing 6 strategies for market dominance, John also emphasizes why business leaders should leverage their strengths and outsource their shortcomings. John’s exuberant knowledge is absolutely essential to anyone hoping to dominate their market.
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Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
Wayne Breitbarth is the Founder and CEO of Power Formula, a company that helps businesses and individuals maximize their efforts on LinkedIn. Website: www.powerformula.net
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA.com, helps individuals and business owners with financing and understanding SBA funding. Before landing on the banking trajectory, Ryan served a stint as a minor league baseball player, and has since worked his way up the financial chain. He now helps people with SBA financing and aid in their learning how to acquire businesses and commercial real estate. In a field full of misconceptions, Ryan offers some much needed clarity.
In his interview, Ryan goes over the benefits of SBA lending and funding in great depth. He dispels some myths about credit score necessary for lending and clarifies other common fallacies regarding SBA financing. Ryan also discusses a variety of ways to begin an acquisition even if you previously believed it to be impossible. In dealing with a huge milestone such as an acquisition, it is essential to have an expert in your corner, so be sure to listen to Ryan’s interview for his SBA wisdom.
- 4:04-5:02: Misconceptions about credit score required for SBA lending
- 6:51-8:06: Begins to list 10 reasons for SBA 7A loan
- 10:30-11:31: Advantage of SBA evident through ability to lump real estate into loan
- 16:44-17:47: Example of a situation where a key employee is taking over business ownership
- 20:16-21:16: Where to start if a seller is helping a buyer with acquisition
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Mary Anne Kochut, of Champions For Success, LLC., is an author, motivational speaker, coach, adjunct professor, and management development professional. She specializes in the areas of leadership, communications, executive coaching, change management, and career transition and is also skilled in group dynamics, consultation, and facilitation. After a lengthy stay in the corporate world, she eventually became a “reluctant entrepreneur” and went on her own, rather than continue fitting into someone else's mold. Mary Anne’s passion is inspiring others to be productive and live the life they truly want to, evident in her book “Power vs. Perception: Ten Characteristics of Self-empowerment for Women.”
Mary Anne always encourages the people she coaches to be unstoppable. In her interview, she talks about the limitations we put on ourselves and how they stop us from attaining the success we desire. Mary Anne talks about inherent drives present in everyone, and how understanding these can help reveal your passions. She discusses some of her tried and true methods for reshaping people’s perceptions regarding what they may have previously considered to be impossible. Mary Anne’s inspiring conversation is useful to anyone hoping to shift their perspective and make the impossible possible.
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Email: singer@thsh.com
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Do you need tips about preparing to sell your business from a true expert? John Brown, the founder of Business Enterprise Institute (www.exitplanning.com) discusses how today's economic headwinds increase the difficulty of exiting your business on your terms and conditions.
Questions discussed:
1.how can owners overcome headwinds
2. what needs to be done to overcome headwinds
3. who can help
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Saturday Apr 10, 2021
Saturday Apr 10, 2021
Barry Moniak, Vistage Speaker and Organizational Therapist at End in Mind, helps leaders build synergistic, independent teams and systems. Barry’s specialty is helping business leaders break free from the day-to-day and keep their focus on the end goal. His method for achieving this, is to help construct a business model which can run without the leader constantly needing to keep their hands on the wheel, allowing them to build an identity beyond the workplace and more fruitfully retire. By assembling the right team, the results can be far greater and more profitable than individual efforts could be on their own.
In his interview, Barry dives deep on the value of creating a culture of synergy. When done correctly, the sum of the whole can be far greater than its parts. Barry also talks about how exit planning should be viewed like flipping a house - you are aiming to build the best house on the block. By gradually letting go of the wheel and testing the systems you’ve built, you can ensure your company can keep running without you there and thus be more valuable to potential buyers. This information can help not only your business, but also everything about your well-being in life, you don’t want to miss Barry’s expertise.
- 3:39-4:38: Drawing analogies to business using the example of someone preparing for a backpacking trip, as well as pilots.
- 7:29-8:23: Discusses common business goals and “what would it take to make that reality happen?”
- 14:03-15:16: “Corporate structure, in a way, stole the heart and sole of humanity...” and Barry also redefines business.
- 18:54-20:15: Synergy, the sum being greater than its parts, and an analogy to basketball.
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Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
With us once again is Joe Seetoo, Senior Vice President and Principal of Morton Capital Management. He has an extensive background as a chartered financial analyst, certified financial planner, and certified exit planning advisor, and works to create financial roadmaps that help his clients get the most life out of their wealth. Joe believes that a sustainable exit plan requires collaboration between all of a business owner's trusted advisors, which goes well beyond just focusing on investments or any individual area. In order to get a client where they hope to go, Joe knows he can’t be working in a vacuum and creates integrated plans tailored to each client’s goals.
In his interview, Joe emphasizes the necessity of business owners taking the time to educate themselves, and to not underestimate the exit planning process. He sheds light on the differences between a business that generates income, and a business that is valuable to buyers. If your business can’t be conducted without you, it is time to take steps to create systems that allow it to work without you, which in turn create value. Joe also shares insight on alternative investment strategies and focusing on elements you can control now in order to ramp up your valuation. Now is the time to scrutinize your bottom line and prepare yourself for the future, listen to Joe’s expertise for integrated, practical, and sustainable exit planning strategies.
- 5:10-6:19: Understanding clients more deeply and completely, then connecting dots to get to their goals.
- 6:59-8:01: Alternative investment strategies to benefit individuals more broadly and securely.
- 11:18-12:25: Identifying what we can and cannot control in exit planning - building value during Covid.
- 17:05-18:00: Our economy depends on proper exit planning - trillions may be at stake in the near future and well-informed succession and wealth transfer is crucial.
- 19:50-20:49: Don’t underestimate this process, take the time to educate yourself and create a proper team for successful succession.
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
In this 20 minute interview, John Brown, Founder and President of Business Enterprise Institute discusses some of the reasons why business owners put off exit planning, and why exit planning will be harder in the future for many business owners than it was 10 years ago.
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Jim McComb, a Pathfinder at Wild Card Strategy, is in the business of helping others find certain success in an uncertain future. Wild Card Strategy evolved as he began to work with business owners, and found their biggest problem was dealing with future uncertainties. He specializes in working with leaders to strategically plan, develop, and execute business tactics that factor in plausible wild cards. Jim defines “wild card” as anything, either positive or negative, that may disrupt life as we know it, and therefore change the way we can do business.
Though Jim’s interview has been resurrected from a few years ago, his information is more relevant than ever. The only thing we can be certain of is constant change, and Jim proposes that by identifying possible wild cards, we can plan ahead and prepare strategies for these events ahead of time. The most successful people are able to anticipate the future and get there before their competition does. Jim shares various examples of forethought and innovation that led to revolutions in how we do things, as well as ways of looking at negative change as an opportunity for positive growth. Additionally, Jim shares the one thing that truly drives all business, and how you can find it. Jim’s impressive foresight and wisdom may be the key to growing and adapting your business in ways you never imagined.
- 5:56-6:51: In a chilling moment from the past, he talks of the ebola outbreak and how diseases can potentially affect business in the future.
- 9:13-10:14: Defining success in your own terms as a path to becoming a “winner.”
- 11:52-12:47: “Those who can anticipate the future and get there first are the winners...”
- 12:58-14:13: Describes “The Crystal Ball” - the one thing that will drive all business.
- 17:24-18:40: An example of how to find success despite the negative wild card event happening
- 18:58-19:56: What opportunities may be created by a plausible wild card? Disruption can fuel new ways of doing business - extremely relevant to today’s crisis.
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Saturday Mar 20, 2021
Saturday Mar 20, 2021
Soyini Coke is the Founder and Principal of Annona Enterprises. Today, she will discuss the benefits of planning, and why it's so important for success.
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
Back with us again is Jennifer Peek of Peek Advisory Group. She started her company 10 years ago and specializes in aiding female business owners with their exit plan, but today shares useful information for anyone seeking clarity in these uncertain times. As the economy has come to a screeching halt, it can be hard to know when and how it will come back. Jennifer offers some practical examples of adaptation, as well as insight on what we may see in the coming months.
The big question on everyone’s mind right now is “what does the new normal look like?” While no one has a clear answer to this, Jennifer has valuable insight on what we might expect. She shares her observations on the different obstacles faced by service-based industries and product-based industries, as well as predictions of consumer habits. Jennifer also mentions the idea that there may be ripples still to come that we haven’t seen yet. Her expertise is priceless in this unfamiliar economic climate and you don’t want to miss Jennifer’s interview.
Saturday Mar 06, 2021
Saturday Mar 06, 2021
Marty Jacknis, President of Opportunity Maximizers, Inc., is a highly rated professional speaker, author, entrepreneur, and trainer who helps individuals and organizations gain and maintain a competitive advantage in their chosen markets and endeavors. He’s previously worked for companies like IBM and has worked among the top business leaders in the world. Marty’s life was changed when he realized he needed to figure out why what he was doing was working, and he became proactively introspective. Marty has experienced first-hand the value of identifying and seizing opportunities.
In his interview, Marty talks about self-limiting belief systems and how often you can do things just because you didn’t know they couldn’t be done. Marty also mentions a few ways to find new opportunities right away. Looking at the whole picture, rather than just one department, is also essential according to Marty. He shares various tried and true methods for improving negotiation and collaboration. The minute we slow down, our competition will catch us, listen to Marty’s interview for ways to constantly innovate and take advantage of new opportunities.
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Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
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Mike Goodfriend, President of Goodfriend & Associates, is a teamwork engineer, leadership coach, and a meeting facilitator. Mike has always considered himself a student of strategy, teamwork, and leadership. He now trains teams to leverage these skills in order to mine and uncover business opportunities. Mike and his team bring some fun competition into their methodology in order to foster growth within organizations.
In his interview, Mike describes the ways in which he helps teams become more cohesive and seize new business opportunities. Mike explains the unique team development workshops he hosts, which he calls “Teamwork Sharks.” He discusses how this helps people discover new ways of identifying and presenting business opportunities. He also shares the importance of detailed data analytics. An effective company will have strong values from the top down, so be sure to tune into Mike’s tips on how you can refine your leadership team.
- 3:00-4:07: Using data analytics effectively can be a game changer, like in Major League Baseball.
- 9:23-10:28: Introducing Teamwork Sharks Leadership Development courses as a way to teach effective business plan presentation and encourage strategic thinking within leaders.
- 11:42-12:32: An overview of Mike’s strategies for leadership coaching.
Saturday Feb 13, 2021
Saturday Feb 13, 2021
Our next guest Dana Dattola, Owner of Weaver & Associates, is a third-generation property and casualty insurance broker. She is a certified insurance consultant and a certified risk manager. Dana’s agency often serves as the risk management department of privately owned, growth-oriented businesses who see the value of risk management. She aims to simplify the insurance process, making sure their clients understand the risks and their insurance policies so they can confidently make business decisions.
In her interview, Dana sheds light on insurance in the time of Covid. She discusses business interruption coverage and what you should do if you have it. Dana shares what is happening with employer liability and workers’ comp due to Covid. She also has an offer you don’t want to miss. Among all the uncertainty, be sure to listen to Dana’s expertise to help you stay informed.
- 8:27-9:24: Many agencies are being bought by larger agencies, meaning some of the personal service is being lost and boutiques are doing well.
- 10:00-11:10: Insurance and Covid - do you have business interruption coverage?
- 12:55-13:56: What is happening with insurance right now due to Covid and what you should do now.
- 14:37-15:49: Workers comp is going to pick up - insight on employer’s liability for employee’s health.