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07 Feb 2022
87. Do I Need a Patent, Trademark, or Copyright?—Devin Miller, Founder/CEO, Miller IP Law
00:40:25
How do you know if your business needs a patent, a trademark, or a copyright? Or maybe you’ve just wondered what the differences between patents, trademarks, and copyrights happen to be and why they are important. If you have found yourself asking these questions before then this episode is for you.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Our guest today, is Devin Miller. He is the Founder, Managing Partner, and CEO of Miller IP Law, a business that helps start-ups and small businesses with their patents and trademarks. Devin's previous clients include Amazon, Intel, Redhat, and Ford and he has previously been featured on other podcasts including Bigger Pockets Podcast and Wealth Junkies.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
14 Feb 2022
88. How a Franchisee Focus Creates Winning Relationships—Eric Slaymaker, Founder/CEO, Wingers USA
00:40:18
Would you ever stop selling new products or services for 10 years in your business? Or maybe, could you stop selling to new customers for that long? Our guest today, Eric Slaymaker, did just that. He and his brother stopped selling franchises for nearly 10 years he shares why they did it in the interview.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Eric is the Founder of Wingers Restaurant & Alehouse, and CEO of Wingers USA, Inc., a restaurant concept that opened its first location in 1993 in Bountiful, Utah. Currently, there are 23 Wingers system-wide, located in 5 states. Winger’s Alehouse locations are currently growing in several western and northwest states. Eric was also a founding principal and Vice President of Slaymaker Group, Inc. Based in Salt Lake City, the Slaymaker Group, Inc. owned and operated multiple franchise restaurants, including T.G.I. Friday's restaurants in Utah and Idaho. Prior to founding Winger's USA, Inc., Eric operated Eric Slaymaker Advertising, a marketing & media buying agency specializing in the restaurant business.
In addition to his achievements in the restaurant business, Eric was also the co-founder of Monarch Broadcasting, Inc., a company that previously owned radio stations in Austin, Texas, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Prior to his career in the restaurant business, Eric was a business graduate of the University of San Francisco, where he was also a point guard on the USF basketball team. Eric lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, Karen, and their 3 children. Eric has also served as the President of the Mountain West JDRF chapter raising money to cure Type 1 Diabetes. Eric’s son, Tristan, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in2002 at age 12, and Eric also has a grandson with T1D.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
21 Feb 2022
89. Building Your Business’ System and Soul—Chris White, Co-Founder, System and Soul
00:41:38
Have you ever wondered how to create your business system? Or how to create your company culture and values? Or maybe you have done some of this and you are wondering why it isn’t working the way the news headlines say it should. If this is you, then today’s podcast is for you.
Our guest today, Chris White, and he shares how he and his partner help businesses gain clarity and control by figuring out their business system and soul. Chris is a successful entrepreneur, business coach, podcast host, and author.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: As a third-generation entrepreneur, Chris White grew up with a strong sense of vision and drive to build businesses with great impact. In his 25+ years of experience, Chris successfully built four companies but says his journey took a massive turning point when, at 44, he discovered his unique ability as a teacher and business coach. Now, he’s expanded that journey. He’s the co-founder of System & Soul, the only operating framework that combines the system and soul of your business to create breakthrough.
He now passionately pursues radically candid conversations with a relentless drive to mastery (and plenty of fun along the way) as he coaches his clients through the System & Soul Framework. As co-founder and Head Coach, Chris has helped over 140 companies and hundreds of other coaches gain skills that transform their businesses on the path to breakthrough.
Outside of his coaching practice, he founded and hosts the System & Soul podcast, co-founded the EOS® software, Ninety.io, and is a co-author of the Clarity Field Guide. Chris lives in Orlando, FL with his wonderful wife Darlene.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
28 Feb 2022
90. Finding Great Franchisees Starts with a Conversation—Leo Goldberger, Founder & CEO, Home Based Franchise Group
00:25:47
If you have thought about franchising your business or you already have, there is no doubt you have thought about how to find great franchisees. Questions like, how do you ensure you have the right people in your system? And, how do you navigate training and support? Our guest today, Leo Goldberger, shares with us his misses and makes about how he has successfully navigated franchising in building eight different franchise brands.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Leo Goldberger, Founder and CEO. Leo is well known for starting Inspection Boys and The Patch Boys prior to starting Home Based Franchise Group. He has helped hundreds of franchise owners prosper and grow entry-level businesses into successful enterprises. “I love niche businesses that focus on providing a service that everyone needs,” Leo says. “I don’t want a business that does 100 different things. It’s far easier to master a simple business, and the consumer has far more trust in a business that specializes in one thing. With Home Based Franchise Group, these are businesses that don’t cost very much to get started, and it doesn’t cost much to continue to operate and grow. There’s very little overhead, which is the most common reason why people go out of business. With our franchises, you can own a simple business and scale it up to be incredibly successful.”
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
07 Mar 2022
91. How to Innovate in Small Bites—Gardar Stefansson, Co-Founder/CEO, GOOD GOOD Company
00:28:54
Innovation is a popular term these days and it can sometimes come across as a daunting task. How do you innovate in your current business or industry on a fixed budget and limited resources? How can you make it happen when you just don’t know where to start or how to do it?
Our guest today, Gardar Stefansson based out of Iceland, shares with us how he has brought new ideas and innovation in a very old industry. He started his innovation with jam. That’s right, literally making changes one small bite at a time to an industry that seems to have been around forever. You are going to love his story of how he has created the 17th largest jam company in the United States.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Gardar Stefansson, CEO, and Co-founder of GOOD GOOD, studied in Aahus, Denmark, and started off in the salt business. In2015, he exited the salt business when he was approached by his co-founders of GOOD GOOD. Their first product was created in his kitchen, which they later launched in the US in 2018. About Good Good: Founded in 2015 when Gardar Stefansson, Agnar Lemacks, and Johann Kristjansson were searching for solutions to help relatives with Type 2 diabetes. The trio learned that natural alternatives to sugar were key to limiting sugar intake, and they created a blend of stevia and erythritol to replace sugar in day-to-day foods. After launching a business around this product, they decided to experiment further by creating jams, which quickly became the brand’s most popular line of products. The brand's products now include multiple flavors of jam, spreads, keto bars, syrup, stevia drops, tablets, and stevia and erythritol blend. GOOD GOOD can currently be found in over 6,000 stores in 16 countries.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
14 Mar 2022
92. Why Culture Should be the Foundation of Success—Steve Robinson, Former Chief Marketing Office & Exec VP, Chick-fil-A
00:49:41
I know we talk a lot about culture, but we are going to do it some more. Today, we get a chance to hear from someone that helped build the Chick-fil-A brand we all know and love today. He shares with us so many great pieces of wisdom and nuggets of knowledge you are going to want to listen all the way to the end of the episode.
Our guest today is Steven Robinson, the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A for more than 35 years. He recently authored the book "Covert Cows & Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand" and we discuss his book and some of the magic behind the Chick-fil-A success.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Steve Robinson is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A. He was responsible for overseeing marketing, advertising, brand development, menu development, and hospitality strategies, and was involved in the development of the 'Eat Mor Chikin' campaign. Currently, Steve is a speaker and consultant on organizational culture design andleadership, brand strategy development, marketing planning, and distinctive advertising principles. He also recently authored the book "Covert Cows & Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand".
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
21 Mar 2022
93. From Problem to Solution, a Customer’s Journey to Success—Jennifer Hinds, Founder, NAS Cosmetics
00:29:45
Is your business solving a problem your customer has right now? How do you know? Our guest today, Jennifer Hinds, and she shares with us how a problem she had with her make-up was also the problem for so many other women. She took her problem and started a business which, in turn, has turned out to be a great solution for so many other customers.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Fed up with makeup making her sick, Jennifer Hinds decided to tackle the Goliath makeup brands and formulate her own from her kitchen. She navigated, inspired and innovated as she traversed the pitfalls of building a makeup business surrounded by a sea of big corporations. Jenn built a solid platform offering others the opportunity to own an independent makeup business. She made big mistakes and learned hard lessons but her focus and evolving vision birthed NAS Cosmetics an International/National Award-Winning brands.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
28 Mar 2022
94. How to Make a Shift from Revolution to Evolution—Jeff Reynolds, President, Reynolds + Myers (R+M)
00:34:59
Have you ever found yourself chasing shiny objects or the next great idea only to wind up falling short or never committing to implementation? I know I have and our guest today, Jeff Reynolds, shares with us how to go from revolution thinking to evolution thinking. Jeff is an author, marketing expert, and his work has been featured by Forbes, the Huffington Post, the Wall Street Journal and Good Morning America.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jeff Reynolds is an entrepreneur and advisor with over 20 years experience in marketing. He teaches established companies how to think and act more like startups, and also teaches startup founders how to grow into established companies. His focus is to guide companies so they can create meaningful, systematic marketing departments that meet goals through an aligned strategy. Jeff is passionate about mentoring Marketing Managers and providing them with the tools to build courage and lead their marketing teams to produce the best output. His first book on this exact subject, The Monster That Ate Marketing, is set to be published in early 2022. For the past six years, he’s been president of Reynolds + Myers (R+M), a marketing agency specializing in food and shelter companies, and now he’s excited to branch into the consulting space. Before that, Jeff founded several startups, including a venture-backed legal tech company, a Twitter-based flower delivery service, and an early ecommerce company. He has been a guest on The Really Really podcast and his work has been featured by Forbes, Huffington Post, Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, and The BBC, among others. Jeff loves to travel the world with wife and two kids, and regularly volunteers to teach and mentor aspiring entrepreneurs. He lives in Boise, Idaho with his family.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
04 Apr 2022
95. How to Use Social Media to Transform Your Business—Kevin Kamali, Partner, EA Home Design
00:24:13
Have you thought about how your business can build a social media following, but maybe didn’t know where to get started? Our guest today, Kevin Kamali, shares with us how he and his business partner went from an average local contractor to a local household name with more than 200,000 social media followers! Kevin and his partner have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Yahoo News, and many other publications.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kevin Kamali and his partner, Ali Meshksar, are two interior design entrepreneurs with 20+ years of industry experience in the home design renovation space. Having founded their company EA Home Design in Sterling Virginia, Kevin and Ali quickly found a growing need for their services as the home renovation space began to evolve. Offering bespoke design solutions to homeowners that want to take their interiors to the next level, the two entrepreneurs have become leaders in their field, creating transformational designs including kitchens and bathrooms that have luxurious finishes.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
11 Apr 2022
96. The Value of Knowing Your Business Valuation—Laurie Barkman, CEO, SmallDotBig
00:32:26
If you were to decide you were ready to exit out of your business today, do you know what it is worth? Have you had a professional evaluation done? If you have not you should look to have one done. In fact, since my interview with Laurie, I decided to follow her advice and start that process just to know and have an understanding.
Our guest today is Laurie Barkman. She is a business transition sherpa and is the founder of SmallDotBig where she advises owners on having more valuable, sellable businesses. She is also a partner at a boutique M&A firm and hosts the Succession Stories Podcast. Laurie’s experience as a CEO of a privately held company that was acquired inspired what she does today.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Laurie Barkman is a business a business transition sherpa. She’s the Founder of SmallDotBig, where she advises owners on having more valuable, sellable businesses. Additionally, she is a Partner with Stony Hill Advisors, a boutique M&A firm specializing in the lower middle market. Laurie also hosts the Succession Stories Podcast, where she sits down with industry experts to uncover best practices to grow their businesses, and develop transition strategies and leadership for the future. Her experience as a CEO of a privately held company that was acquired, inspired what she does today.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
18 Apr 2022
97. How to Make Money with TikTok—Mark Lechance, CEO, Maxy Media, Inc.
00:14:45
Have you seen TikTok or maybe tried it? Have you wondered how you might be able to monetize TikTok for you business? If you have this episode is for you. Our guest today is Mark Lachance, and his firm is one of the largest media buyers of TikTok ads in North America. Mark shares specific examples and how to make TikTok advertising work for your business to generate revenue.
Mark also wrote a book called The Lucky Formula that we will talk about in the next episode. So this is a first for us on the Multiply Your Success Podcast. We have never broken an interview up into two separate podcasts, but the content was so fantastic that it justified two different episodes.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mark Lachance is a serial entrepreneur, strategic thinker, and investor. He is a renowned figure in the business world, one who possesses a deep understanding of blitz scaling companies. Having owned and operated several businesses that have experienced hyper growth through creative business development and lead generation, he is a master of sales and marketing and continues to apply and grow his expertise through current projects.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
25 Apr 2022
98. The Lucky Formula—Mark Lechance, CEO, Maxy Media, Inc.
00:21:44
Have you ever thought that luck just happens to some people and it doesn’t for others? Or have you thought that maybe luck is manifested through your own action? In our interview, Mark Lachance shares with us his Lucky Formula. This is episode two of Mark Lachance’s interview, a first for our podcast. If you missed last week’s episode, Mark shared with us marketing suggestions on how to find success in advertising on TikTok.
Mark recently finished his now best-selling book, The Lucky Formula, and he shares with us just what The Lucky Formula is and how you can make it work for you.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mark Lachance is a serial entrepreneur, strategic thinker, and investor. He is a renowned figure in the business world, one who possesses a deep understanding of blitz scaling companies. Having owned and operated several businesses that have experienced hyper growth through creative business development and lead generation, he is a master of sales and marketing and continues to apply and grow his expertise through current projects.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
02 May 2022
99. How Great Relationships Saved My Business—Bew White, Founder, Summer Classics
00:33:18
Have you ever had to call in a favor to a supplier or vendor to your business? Or have you ever been on the receiving end of being asked to provide a favor? In our episode today, Bew White, founder, and Chief Fishing Officer, at Summer Classics shares with us his highs and lows of growing his national furniture company and how calling in some favors with suppliers saved his company.
Bew is the founder of Summer Classics furniture company, was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Society of International Business Fellows, and the author of “A Summer Classic” listed in the show notes.
The audiobook, hard copy, or digital version can be purchased through Amazon by CLICKING HERE.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Bew White lll, is Chairman of the Board of Gabriella White and its brands, Summer Classics, Gabby, and Wendy Jane. In 2013 he was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Society of International Business Fellows and in 2021 Bew White received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Casual Furnishings Association. He is also the subject of the well-received biography A Summer Classic: The Bew White Story by Christopher Taunton.
At just 28 years old, Mr. White left his job at his family-owned business, Avondale Mills, and started a sales representative company in 1978 called Vista Corporation, specializing in selling outdoor furniture. In 1987, Bew started multiple companies in an effort to expand from selling on the road to building a national brand. One of those companies was Summer Classics, which was created around Bew’s thought of designing and manufacturing products that he would want for his own backyard. With a business model based on creating products that were consumer-driven, would stand the test of time, and would not go out of style, Summer Classics officially took off in 1987.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
09 May 2022
100. How to Leverage Great Relationships in Both Your Personal and Professional Life—Richard Huffman, Founder/CEO, Celebree Schools and Franchise System
00:29:18
Today is a big Milestone for the Multiply Your Success Podcast. This is episode number 100! There is something about crossing that threshold from double digits to triple digits that makes an impact. I want to say thank you to all of our guests, to our staff and team members, and to you, our loyal listener for making this possible. I wanted to make sure we paused for a moment to thank you and all of the people that make this podcast possible.
And, we have saved this interview with Richard Huffman specifically for this our 100th episode. If you recall in our very first episode, I interviewed my dad. If you haven’t listed to that one, I think it is a great way to get to know yours truly a little better and also hear how the show has grown over the past 100 episodes.
In today’s episode, we interview Richard Huffman, founder of Celebree a national preschool franchise with more than 60 locations. Richard shares with us how he has applied his successful business practices to help him foster and cultivate great family relationships with his wife and children. You are going to love this interview and I challenge you to think about how you can apply some of these lessons to your own family and personal life.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Richard Huffman started Celebree School in 1994 and over the course of two decades, grew the brand from a single owned preschool into Maryland’s largest, privately held chain of childcare centers. In 2019, Huffman expanded the Celebree School brand into a franchise model and after just two years, he has been able to award 60 new franchise territories in that time. The franchise brand has already received numerous industry accolades, including the 2021 Fran-Tastic 500 Award by FranServe, and is on track to open to 100 new schools by 2025.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
16 May 2022
101. How to Build Wealth Without Wall Street—Joey Mure, Founder and Partner, Wealth Without Wall Street
00:34:03
Do you have an interest in creating passive income? I know it might sound a little rhetorical, but it is not. Chances are if you are listening to this podcast you have already figured out how to make a healthy income. Do you have a general interest in creating passive income streams to create personal wealth?
Our guest today is Joey Mure, and his business partner has a business called Wealth Without Wall Street where they guide business leaders and the like on how to create personal passive income to be greater than their monthly expenses.
By the way, Joey and his partner are living examples of what they teach. Last year they generated $1.2 Million in passive income and more than $50,000 in personal income per month.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Joey Mure, Founder and Partner at Wealth Without Wall Street, brings impact, integrity, and generosity to the company every day. He hopes to be remembered as a lover of Jesus, devoted husband, and faithful father. Despite dreaming, around age 10, of becoming an orthopedic surgeon, Joey was in the mortgage business for 11 years before moving to finance in 2014. His personal mentor, Nelson Nash — another man of integrity and impact — is someone Joey deeply admires. Joey’s strengths in building relationships, asking great questions, and influencing and empowering people with the Wealth Without Wall Street message make him invaluable to the company’s mission. He is relational, impactful, and a true leader. His colleagues would add that he’s thoughtful, funny, and a family man. Many people don’t know that Joey ate a 72-ounce steak dinner once. If he could be anywhere other than work, you’d find him at the beach with his family. And every Sunday morning, they’re worshipping the Lord. A lifetime goal of Joey’s is to impact the world for Christ; and a more near-term goal is to purchase a beach house for my family. Aside from Wealth Without Wall Street, Joey listens to Sharran Srivatsaa’s Business School podcast and Donald Miller’s Building A StoryBrand podcast. He’s happiest when he’s traveling with his wife or golfing with his girls. He cares deeply about Campus Outreach, Cru, Navigators, Sav a Life, Lifeline Adoption, and Young Business Leaders. His aims to live by the words “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path(Prov 3:5-6).”
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
23 May 2022
102. Creating Workplace Trust and Respect—Esther Weinberg, Founder & Chief Leadership Officer, The Ready Zone
00:35:59
What kind of work environment are you inviting people into? Is it one of trust and respect? Is it one where people feel psychologically safe?
Our guest today is Esther Weinberg, and she is an expert on creating successful and sustainable portable cultures and is the author of her new book, “Better Leaders. Better People. Better Results.” During our interview she shares some great tips and suggestions about creating a culture, but also measuring your culture to help keep it in line with your company values. She even talks about the “smell of your business” as way to help understand.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: As Founder & Chief Leadership Development Officer of The Ready Zone, Esther Weinberg is a masterful business growth accelerator that’s earned a reputation in high-growth media and technology industries for game-changing breakthroughs with executives, leaders and teams. From how to increase profitability in changing markets, to creating successful and sustainable “portable” virtual cultures, to moving employees from burnout and exhaustion to empowered, innovative and driven, Esther rolls-up-her-sleeves with audiences on the who/what/why of how to grow and sustain a present virtual and global workforce. Esther provides proven, transformative, yet practical tools and systems that help benchmark and measure results.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
30 May 2022
103. 6 Ways You Are Devaluing Your Business and How to Fix it—Christine Nicholson, Business Mentor, Christine Nicholson Business Mentor
00:32:04
Did you know that 70% of owner-managed businesses are planning to rely on their business to fund their retirement? And, that just 2% of business owners know their value? This means that 7 out of 10 listeners to this show are planning to use their business as retirement and most have no idea what their business value is and that is not good. That’s why I am excited to have our guest today.
Our guest today is Christine Nicholson, who is a professional business mentor. She recently won the prestigious business mentor of the year award and is the author of 4 books, including her most recent book, “Sell It: How to Sell Your Business for a Richer Happier Future.” Along her journey, she has worked for 2 royal families, run a zoo, rescued a charity, and dug up the biggest unexploded WW2 bomb found in the UK!
Her interview is jam-packed with practical suggestions you can implement immediately into your business. You are going to want to listen all the way through this one.
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Purchase a copy of Christine's newest book on Amazon: CLICK HERE.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: I am Christine Nicholson, award-winning Professional Business Mentor, author and speaker. Working with +£2m turnover business founders who still work in the day to day management of their technology, engineering or product services businesses. I am proud that my clients have made me UK Business Mentor of the Year 2020. I was a finalist in the National Entrepreneur Awards 2017 – and my client actually won the award – and I’ve appeared on BBC talking about business! I have received the highest Professional Accreditation as a Business Mentor from the Association of Business Mentors and I am a Court Assistant and Freeman the Company of Entrepreneurs of the City of London. I’ve been helping businesses for over 30 years – experiencing success and failures, making mistakes along the way and discovering how to avoid them. I built my first business from £0 to £4.5m t/o in less than 15 months. I then helped a client rescue their high-tech engineering company from bankruptcy to an 8-figure exit in 18 months. Along the way I’ve worked with every type of business from software companies to taking over the running of a zoo. Walking in the founder’s shoes and living to tell the tale enables me to help other business owners become the heroes in their businesses. My clients have always increased turnover, profitability and cash – they’ve made millions and saved themselves thousands in the process. Better businesses lead to a better world not just for now but for our future. Currently, over 50% of businesses do not get sold, leaving business owners closing their doors on a lifetime of work – making just 1% difference to that number could have a huge positive impact on those businesses, communities and society as a whole.
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As the unofficial summer is underway it can be easy to fall into a state of casualness with your business. Have you found yourself recently being casual with your company? Or maybe casual in putting off your goals or planning things you intend to get done?
Our guest today is Tim Redmond, and he has a saying, “Casualness creates casualties.” He unpacks this statement in our interview and provides a bunch of additional golden nuggets.
Tim is a business growth expert having advised thousands of clients, he's an author and a speaker, and he has built and sold a company to Intuit. He is also quoted in a book written by John Maxwell.
You’re going to love this episode to help keep your energy high as summer is coming into full swing.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: For over 35 years, Tim Redmond has been growing highly successful businesses including his work at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, growing a software company from 2 to 400 employees then selling it to Intuit, Inc. and helping over thousands of business owners gain time and financial freedom. Tim is also an author and speaker throughout the world whose leadership maxims have been featured in John Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. He currently leads one of the most successful business growth coaching firms in the world whose team has led over 1500 business owners through their unique and powerful processes to improve all areas of their business to more than double revenues, triple profits and realign their businesses to release the owners to boldly live their purpose, love their families and better serve their communities. Tim often says, “Casualness Creates Casualties” and takes great joy in helping business owners and leaders of organizations move from casualness to excellence to dramatically increase their success, influence and impact on others.
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13 Jun 2022
105. It’s Never Just Business, It’s About People—Jason Scott, Founder, 120VC
00:36:12
Have you ever made a decision for your company that didn’t sit well with you? And then you rationalized to yourself that, “It’s just business. It’s nothing personal” to convince yourself that it is “okay”? If you have ever thought that, I know I have done that in the past, you are going to love our episode today.
Jason Scott is our guest today who is the author of “It’s never just about business. It’s about people.” Jason shares his story of transformation as a leader helping companies like DirectTV, Trader Joe’s, and Sony Pictures. His team’s unique, human-centric approach to change has generated breakthrough results and created meaningful jobs.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Introducing J. Scott the Founder of 120VC who is an expert in Transformational Leadership that Gets Sh*t Done. He helps people to define and deliver the necessary and expected results by helping leaders enable their team members to reach their potential as architects of their own roadmap to a shared goal.
From the start of his career spent jumping out of helicopters as a rescue swimmer in the United States Navy, J. Scott has a long history of leadership, servanthood, and bearing witness to the transformative power of getting sh*t done.
Since starting 120VC, he’s personally overseen the global transformational efforts within DirecTV, Trader Joe’s, BlizzardEntertainment, RIOT Games, Sony Pictures, ResMed, and others. His team's unique, human-centric approach to change has generated breakthrough results and created meaningful jobs.
In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, J. Scott has spent the last 22 years as a digital nomad, living what his family calls “JumpLife.” J. recently founded a company with his wife and two kids called Next Jump Outfitters. NJO plans to eliminate 50% of the effort that goes into a “Jump” to help those that are thinking about jumping, take the leap.
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20 Jun 2022
106. Finding Profit with Presence—Dr. Eric Holsapple, Founder, Living in the Gap
00:28:22
Today is another milestone for the Multiply Your Success podcast! It is our two year anniversary! We launched the podcast the Monday after Father’s Day two years ago today. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters over the last two years and the many more to come! Also, Happy Father’s Day to all of your dads out there.
Today’s episode has a specific target to talk to the entrepreneurs and business leaders that are too busy to be focused on what is happening right now. Have you found yourself not having enough time to get all of your work done or being stressed out when you do have free time with your family? If you have then this episode is for you. Our guest today is Dr. Eric Holsapple and he is a mindfulness expert. He just released a new book called “Profit with Presence” and he shares how he teaches people to be more mindful with their time and create greater profit in all areas of their life.
Eric is a successful developer and entrepreneur who has used mindfulness to transform his life and business and helps others to do the same. Eric has a PhD in Economics, has been a real estate CEO and developer for nearly 40 years, lectured real estate at Colorado State University for 20 years, and practiced yoga and meditation for 30 years.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Holsapple is a successful developer and entrepreneur who has used mindfulness to transform his life and business and helps others to do the same.
Eric has a PhD in Economics, has been a real estate CEO and developer for nearly 40 years, lectured real estate at Colorado State University for 20 years, and practiced yoga and meditation for 30 years. Holsapple has a unique perspective on how merging business and mindfulness can be a catalyst in changing lives.
Eric is the Founder of Living In The Gap. His popular workshops teach CEOs and professionals a different way to operate mindfully while improving the bottom line.
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27 Jun 2022
107. Why Appreciation is a Necessity, Not a Nicety—Diana Rogers Jaeger, Founder, Love to Appreciate
00:36:36
When is the last time you appreciated your team at work? When you did, was it in the way each individual likes to be shown appreciation? If your answer is, “I’m not sure” or “I think so” then this episode is for you.
According to our guest, Diana Rogers Jaeger, research shows that when employees feel appreciated in the workplace, employee engagement goes up which leads to increased morale, productivity and retention. Diana is a company culture and appreciation expert. As founder of Love To Appreciate Consulting, she specializes in working with organizations to drive employee engagement to improve productivity, retention, and job satisfaction. She also strengthens teams by providing executive coaching and leadership training, and by facilitating team building activities and retreats.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Diana Rogers Jaeger, APR, M.Ed. helps organizations harness the power of culture to achieve greater success. She is a go-to speaker on the topics of employee engagement, workplace culture, and the 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace for conferences, luncheons, and employee events. As founder of Love To Appreciate Consulting, she specializes in working with organizations to drive employee engagement to improve productivity, retention, and job satisfaction. She also strengthens teams by providing executive coaching and leadership training, and by facilitating team building activities and retreats. Diana resides in Fort Collins, Colorado with her husband and two sons and her life motto is "Live a life of adventure while making the world a better place."
If the Great Resignation has taught us anything, it's that employees today expect more in the workplace. They expect to be treated like a human being or else they quit. Organizations struggling to keep talent are most likely underestimating the power of appreciation. Research shows that when employees feel appreciated in the workplace, employee engagement goes up which leads to increased morale, productivity and retention. The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace is a proven method for developing positive workplace relationships and making individuals feel valued by their peers and by their leaders. Teams can better fill each other’s appreciation tanks when they know which language of appreciation speaks to a specific individual. The reality is most people have never been trained to show appreciation well which is why most people don't do it well. I'm here to change that!
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04 Jul 2022
108. Lakefront Living is the Place to Be—Scott Freerksen and Chris Mosier, Co-Founders, Lakefront Living
00:26:15
Happy 4th of July everyone! As we celebrate our Nation’s Birthday and our independence day in the United States, I thought it would be a fun episode to talk about creating a lifestyle and freedom to live and work where you want.
Our guests today are Scott Freerksen and Christine Mosier and they are the co-founders of Lakefront Living, a real estate company dedicated to lakefront property only. They share with us how there is a national trend of moving out of the city and over to the lake. They also franchised their business too and are the only national real estate company specializing in lakefront properties.
I thought this would be a fun episode to share as you are hopefully enjoying your Fourth of July holiday.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: SCOTT R. FREERKSEN Co-Founder | Chief Executive Officer Scott dedicated the first 17 years of his career to a variety of New England high-tech corporate management positions. This experience in engineering, personnel, documentation, and finance created the foundation for his future entrepreneurial roles. Scott started Lakefront Living Realty in 2009 with only the state of Massachusetts represented on LakefrontLiving.com.
CHRISTINE A. MOSIER Co-Founder | Chief Operations Officer Chris has been selling real estate since 2003. She started out at a large national real estate chain working with seasoned agents and learning from the best. As her business grew, she and her husband purchased a lakefront home in Apple Valley, Ohio, as a “neutral” blending ground for their three children. It was there that her love of lakefront living took root and her dream of a career focusing exclusively on lakefront property was born. As “Central Ohio’s Lakefront Specialist”, Chris could frequently be found ‘boating’ clients around the lake. With the help of her dedicated team of professionals, she soon expanded her Brokerage across the entire state of Ohio. Together, Chris and her team were consistently able to break sales records as they received honors awarded to only the top 10 percent of the state.
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11 Jul 2022
109. The One Word That Holds High Performers Back —Stacy Bahrenfuss, Founder & Visionareay Intuitive, The Truth Teachers
00:26:55
Did you know there is one word that holds back most high performers? And that same word is one word that could be holding you back? If we have piqued your interest in knowing what that one word is then you will need to check out this week’s episode!
Our guest today is Stacy Bahrenfuss, who is known as The Truth Teacher, and a visionary intuitive. She is the founder of The Truth Teachers, where she and her team of Truth Teachers are on a mission to revolutionize the entire self-help industry by empowering people with the tools and frameworks required to transform their own lives. The Truth Teachers is a consulting firm working with elite leaders, executives, and teams.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Stacy and her team of Truth Teachers are on a mission to revolutionize the entire self-help industry by empowering people with the tools and frameworks required to transform their own lives. By using our proprietary framework, we help our clients recognize the emotions and issues holding them back, see the causes at the root and eliminate them forever. It’s time to illuminate the truth and eliminate the subconscious stories that keep you from fully living in your purpose and getting exponential results.
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18 Jul 2022
110. Why Podcasting Should be Part of Your Marketing Strategy—Jeremy Slate, Co-Founder, Command Your Brand
00:20:13
Is starting a podcast a marketing strategy worth considering? Have you thought about podcasting before, but didn’t know a great place to start? Our guest today, Jeremy Slate, shares with us why podcasting should be part of your marketing strategy.
Jeremy Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. Some of his past guests include: Seth Godin, Grant Cardone, Danica Patrick, and General David Petraeus. He recently released his new book called, “Unremarkable to Extraordinary” and he co-founded Command Your Brand which is a podcasting company to help people start a podcast and be guests on podcasts. He has also been a #1 ranked podcast in iTunes New and has been a top100 podcast on iTunes.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jeremy Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. He studied literature at Oxford University, Specializes in using podcasting and new media to create celebrity, and was ranked #1 in iTunes New and #78 in the iTunes top 100. He was named the #1 Podcast to Listen to by INC Magazine in 2019, as well as being named a Top Influencer by Forbes. After his success in podcasting, Jeremy Slate and his wife, Brielle Slate, founded Command Your Brand to help entrepreneurs get their message out by appearing as guests on podcasts.
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25 Jul 2022
111. What is Strategic Narrative—Guillaume Wiatr, CEO, MetaHelm
00:29:58
If the phrase strategic narrative is new to you then you are not alone. Before recording this episode I had never heard the phrase before and could only guess what it actually meant. If you are in the same boat as me then you are going to love today’s episode in which we unpack Strategic Narrative and how it can help catapult your brand and marketplace position.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Guillaume Wiatr is the author of Strategic Narrative: A Simple Method That Business Leaders Can Use to Make Everyone Understand Their Business, Get Behind it and Believe In It. His company, MetaHelm, guides CEOs, founders, and business owners to align teams and accelerate innovation adoption. A former big-firm strategy consultant, Guillaume has founded four ventures. He is sought after by senior executives of companies like Alaska Airlines, the Gates Foundation, Generations For Peace, AIG, L’Oréal, Spencer Stuart, GAP, Google, Microsoft, and the US and French governments.
After helping to save a 20M euros venture during the dot-com boom, Guillaume went on a mission to turn every company into a source of inspiration that few can resist. Guillaume teaches and mentors entrepreneurs at startup incubators, EMLyon international business school, and the University of Washington Master of Science in Entrepreneurship, ranked #3 in the US.
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01 Aug 2022
112. Lessons in Leadership from the African Bush—Kim Troy, CEO, Civilis Consulting
00:35:24
Have you ever thought about volunteering at a local animal shelter in your community? Or how about doing so in the African Bush? Our guest today, Kim Troy, spent 10 years serving and learning life and leadership lessons while living in the African Bush.
Kim Troy is the Founder and CEO of Civilis Consulting, a business advisory firm providing strategic sales, marketing, operations, and HR guidance to fast-growth businesses. She has also held executive-level positions in Human Resources, Operations, and Sales for some of the world’s largest corporations, including L Brands.
She also has a blog full of insightful articles, including posts to the various podcasts and webinars on which Kim is aguest speaker.
https://www.civilisconsulting.com/insights/
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kim Troy is the Founder and CEO of Civilis Consulting, a business advisory firm providing strategic sales, marketing, operations, and HR guidance to fast-growth businesses. Civilis’ seasoned consultants work alongside CEO’sentrepreneurs and leadership teams to strategize and implement organization-wide transformations; and have deep expertise advising companies with remote or geographically dispersed business units.
Prior to Civilis, Kim founded Kimberly Troy Consulting, an organizational development consultancy. The firm’s notable engagements include consulting field-based NGOs – primarily in southern Africa – to improve the utilization of financial and human resources. She has held executive-level positions in Human Resources, Operations, and Sales for some of the world’s largest corporations, including L Brands.
She has a BA in Psychology and Business Administration from the University of Puget Sound and a Diversity &Inclusion certification from Cornell. She is a Prosci certified Change Management Practitioner, DDI Targeted Selection trainer, and certified Tilt coach.
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08 Aug 2022
113. Reducing Risk with Electronic Communication—Shiran Weitzman, CEO & Co-Founder, Shield
00:34:33
As remote work continues to expand, new challenges arise as a leader of an organization. Digital communication presents so many great benefits, but it also creates huge liabilities.
Our guest today is Shiran Weitzman who is a digital and cyber security expert, especially when it comes to dealing with communication on digital channels. He is the CEO and co-founder of Shield, which helps organizations in reducing the risks associated with electronic communications and uncover hidden insights such as inside dealing, unlawful behavior, and privacy matters.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Shiran Weitzman is the CEO and Co-Founder at Shield, a regulatory technology software company specializing in eComms record-keeping and compliance data analytics. Shield helps organizations in reducing the risks associated with electronic communications and uncover hidden insights such as inside dealing, unlawful behavior, and privacy matters, resulting in greater operational efficiency and reduced costs. It's currently being used in top-tier banks, leading tech companies, and large organizations, with promising and successful results.
He has over 15 years of technology and management expertise, mainly in the Financial Services vertical. Shiran was previously the Head of Sales at TM-Group, where he was in charge of the company's primary tier one bank accounts. Shiran brings to Shield many years of experience as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in the financial compliance market; another testament tohis expertise in his field is when he joined the Forbes Finance Council as a member last 2020.
Shiran holds an MBA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a BA in Computer Science from IDC Herzliya. With his deep expertise in financial services and electronic communications in the workplace,
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15 Aug 2022
114. Networking to Grow Your Franchise—Toni Harris Taylor, Network in Action & Drastic Results
00:28:11
When was the last time you went to a networking event? In-person or virtual? How did it go? Would you have rated it as time well spent? Have you ever thought about how networking can help you grow your franchise company?
Our guest today is Toni Harris Taylor, and she is the award-winning franchise owner of Network in Action Global Partners. Toni lives by the mantra, of being DRASTIC! In her business Drastic Results Marketing and Sales Coaching, she helps her clients learn the strategies to get known, get connected, and get paid.
Instagram - @toniharristaylor and @nianortheasthouston
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Toni Harris Taylor the award-winning franchise owner of Network in Action Global Partners. NIA Global Partners is an international community of business owners who come together to mastermind to grow their business, bring each other warm referrals and be a supportive community for one another. Toni lives by the mantra, of being DRASTIC! In her business Drastic Results Marketing and Sales Coaching, she helps her clients learn the strategies to get known, get connected and get paid to make six figures and beyond.
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22 Aug 2022
115. The Single Most Important Marketing Tool—Danny Decker, Founder Automatic Marketing Machine
00:28:16
If you had just one marketing tactic or strategy to use for the rest of your career what would it be? Any ideas?
Our guest today is Danny Decker and he is the author of a new book called The Automatic Marketing Machine. Danny is a podcast host, author, and marketing expert. He built and sold his first marketing agency and is now leading his next venture. In this episode, he shares with us the one marketing tool he would choose if could only have one.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Danny Decker is a speaker, author, podcast host, direct-response copywriter, and marketing consultant for ambitious entrepreneurs. In 2018, he successfully sold his marketing agency which he built from zero to seven figures in just five years, despite operating in a highly-competitive industry.
Danny is the co-author of a recently published book, entitled The Automatic Marketing Machine, which he wrote to help ambitious business owners learn how to stop wasting money on marketing that doesn’t work and learn how to instead create simple, effective marketing systems that actually generate a profit.
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29 Aug 2022
116. The 5-Star Employee Rating System—Danielle Mulvey, Co-Founder, The ALL IN Company
00:32:16
Are you struggling to find top talent? Or keep and retain the great talent you have? If you are in this situation, you are not alone. It may be the biggest challenge facing organizations today. If you find yourself in this situation or maybe you just want to better manage your team you are going to want to listen to today’s episode.
Our guest today is Danielle Mulvey, who went from being a flight attendant to building a business enterprise grossing more than $50 million a year. She shares with us how she built the 5-Star Rating System and how you can use it in finding and retaining 5-star employees. She is also co-writing a book with Mike Michalowicz, the author of Profit First and a guest on our podcast episode 23. https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/why-you-should-pay-your-profit-first/
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Danielle Mulvey is a former flight attendant-turned-entrepreneur who has cracked the code on recruiting, hiring, and retaining what she refers to as “5-Star Employees” --- The top 15% of available talent who are game-changing, dedicated employees who share your core values and possess the right qualities, aptitudes, and skills to produce at least a 3X return on the payroll.
Never one to settle for average, Danielle has scaled her several companies to over $50 million in annual revenue while spending less than 10 hours each week overseeing their operations.
Danielle’s own team of trusted 5-Star Employees provides her with the freedom to spend the rest of her work-week guiding other entrepreneurs through podcasting, workshops, and community curating.
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05 Sep 2022
117. How To Be the First, the Best, or the Only and Why It Matters—Isabelle Mercier, CEO and Co-Founder, LeapZone
00:33:34
Have you positioned your company or one of your products/services as the first, the best, or the only? Do you know what benefits wait for you if you do?
Our guest today is Isabelle Mercier who is the co-founder and CEO of LeapZone Strategies and one of the most inspirational branding, marketing and customer experience keynote speakers.
As one of North America’s Top Business Influencers, bestselling author, two-time TEDx speaker with over 3 Million views, and TV show host, Isabelle brings 25 years of branding, marketing and customer experience expertise. She has helped thousands of business owners, thought leaders, as well as some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Isabelle is the co-founder and CEO of LeapZone Strategies and one of the most inspirational branding, marketing and customer experience keynote speakers.
Isabelle is a 'no-nonsense' dynamo, born to catapult passionate entrepreneurs and thought leaders to build businesses and brands designed to make life better. As one of North America’s Top Business Influencers, bestselling author, two-time TEDx speaker with over 3 Million views, and TV show host, Isabelle brings 25 years of branding, marketing and customer experience expertise. She has helped thousands of business owners, thought leaders, as well as some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few.
Isabelle teaches how to grow businesses and brands that are designed to thrive in any economy by becoming and remaining TheFirst, The Best or The Only.
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Have you ever wondered what the actual impression and awareness of your brand are in a market? Or maybe how to compare one region’s brand performance to another? If you have, then this episode is for you.
Our guest today, is Angeley Mullins and she is the CMO & CGO at Latana, an AI-Powered brand tracking solution, designed to help brands make better marketing decisions.
She is passionate about growing companies and markets! She has more than 18 years of experience that spans between: High Growth Start-Ups, Large Scale Corporations, and NGOs.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Angeley Mullins is the CMO & CGO at Latana, an AI-Powered brand tracking solution, designed to help brands make better marketing decisions. As a leading B2B startup, Angeley and the Latana team help users worldwide to understand key brand insights for both themselves and their competitors, enabling them to zoom in on the audiences that drive their business. She has been successful partnering with CEOs, Founders, & Investors to grow their companies as well as established Corporate Leaders expanding their organisations into international markets.
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19 Sep 2022
119. How to Leave the Legacy You Want—Russ Clemmer, President, Legacy Advisory Partners
00:39:37
Have you thought about transitioning out of your business and passing your company down to the next generation? The next generation might be your daughter or your son or it might be the great young leaders at your company.
Our guest today, is Russ Clemmer, a legacy planning expert. He shares with us his company’s 3-Win Formula to ensure all stakeholders of the business are part of the transition.
Russ is the President of Legacy Advisory Partners and helps business owners successfully transition out of the business to the next generation of company leaders. Russ has a great background as an investment advisor, company leader, a former school teacher, and now helping owners transition out of their business. . Russ has his MBA, Series 7 and Series 66.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Russ Clemmer is President of Legacy Advisory Partners. Russ is a Registered Representative with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer member FINRA/SIPC. He joined the firm in 2014 as an investment adviser and leads Legacy’s business consulting services in addition to working closely with David and Marc on retirement plan management. Previously, Russ served in a private school near Charlotte, NC for eight years as a teacher, administrator, and coach. He also founded and directed the 4-Key Leadership Program for high school students. Legacy provides private, one-on-one financial consultation to members of the Alpharetta Safety Department as a complimentary service. Russ lives in Alpharetta, GA with his wife, Lauren of Atlanta, GA. Russ is a Lowcountry native growing up on Hilton Head Island. Together they have four children, Hobie, Johnny, Caroline, and Beau. Russ and Lauren are members of First Baptist Church Alpharetta. Russ enjoys spending time with his family, Clemson football, and lazy days at the beach.
He is a graduate of Columbia International University (B.A.) and Gardner-Webb University (M.B.A.). He holds a Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law Examination).
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26 Sep 2022
120. Equipping and Inspiring Your Staff to Leave—Nelson Davis, Founder & Partner, Analytic Vizion
00:43:43
Have you ever thought about creating an exit plan for your employees? Essentially, setting them up to leave before they even start at your company? If you have, do you have a clear plan?
Our guest, Nelson Davis, is equipping and inspiring his team of professionals to make an exit from his company. Despite the challenging world we live in of recruiting and retaining employees, Nelson takes the approach of being proactive on having a plan for his team to have a growth, development, and exit plan.
Nelson is the Founder and Leading Partner of Analytic Vizion, a data and analytics consulting firm designed to equip and inspire the next generation of data and technology leaders. Believer in selfless people, servant leadership, and high trust culture.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Nelson Davis is the founder and Leading Partner of Analytic Vizion, a data and analytics consulting firm designed to equip and inspire the next generation of data and technology leaders. Believer in selfless people, servant leadership, and high trust culture. Believer, Husband to Alyson, Father of four incredible (and crazy) boys, lover of people, hoping to impact the next generation of marketplace leaders for the better.
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Have you been thinking about ways to increase revenue? Are you trying to navigate the current inflation and sorting out if and when you should raise your prices? If this sounds like you then this podcast episode is for you.
Our guest today is Simon Severino, who shares with us three of his 12 Strategy Sprints from his recent book to help increase revenue and profitability.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Simon is trusted by Google, Roche, Consilience Ventures, Amgen, and AbbVie. He created the Strategy Sprints™ Method that doubles revenue in 90 days by getting owners out of the weeds. He is a TEDx speaker, Contributor to Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, and member of the SVBS Silicon Valley Blockchain Society.
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10 Oct 2022
122. Redfin Co-Founder Shares His Next Big Idea—David Selinger, CEO, Deep Sentinel
00:34:47
Are you someone who has created several successful business ideas? I am always impressed with people who are able to change industries and repeat success over and over again. If you find that interesting too then you are going to love this episode.
Our guest today is David Selinger. He was an early employee at Amazon, working directly under Jeff Bezos. He led the R&D arm of Amazon’s data mining and personalization team.
He co-founded Redfin (now a multi-billion dollar company) and founded RichRelevance, a company that offers personalized shopping experiences for large retail brands, including Macy's, Barneys New York, Office Depot and others.
He is now inventing the next BIG thing in home security - Deep Sentinel, an AI-based home protection. And he shares with us his journey in creating his new company.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: David Selinger was an early employee at Amazon, working directly under Jeff Bezos. He led the R&D arm of Amazon’s data[1]mining and personalization team. He co-founded Redfin (now a multi-billion dollar company) and founded RichRelevance, a company that offers personalized shopping experiences for large retail brands, including Macy's, Barneys New York, Office Depot and others.
He is now inventing the next BIG thing in home security - Deep Sentinel, an AI-based home protection. The company’s intelligent crime prevention transforms home security from false alarms and ineffective after-the-fact crime alerts to real-time crime prediction and prevention. With Deep Sentinel, Americans can gain a reliable, cost-effective way to protect their homes and stop a burglary, mail theft or driveway break-in before it happens – and feel dramatically safer at home, at work and on vacation.
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17 Oct 2022
123. Pivoting an Emerging Franchise Brand Back to Success—Benjamin Woodruff, co-CEO, WOOPS! Macarons and Gifting
00:27:27
Think back to March of 2020 as the economy is getting shut down and imagine you have a business that is 80% mall based. What would you do? How would you address the situation?
Our guest today, Benjamin Woodruff, shares with us how he navigated this exact situation. Benjami is the co-CEO of WOOPS! Macarons and Gifting, and he shares how his franchise system shrank by 50% and looked like it could be on the pathway to going out of business. But, in spite of the circumstances, their average unit revenue increased by 1.5 times. Ben shares how he and his company did it in our episode today.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Ben is a very experienced franchise development specialist & executive who has worked with and consulted on hundreds of marketing and franchise recruitment programs since joining the industry in 2008. He has strong experience in finance, franchise development, and franchise operations. Since 2015 Ben has been growing the WOOPS! Macarons and Gifting franchise brand and currently services as co-CEO & Partner.
For those who don’t know our story, we were a rapidly growing franchise brand who very quickly reached 50 locations nationwide heading into 2020. With 80% of our businesses operating out of mall locations we almost lost it all. Throughout COVID we shuttered 25 stores and lost nearly 50% of our revenue. A devastating blow for a young, emerging brand. Over the past 21 months we’ve fought, scratched, crawled, and pivoted our way back to relevance and stability.
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24 Oct 2022
124. 5 Research-backed Ways to Have More Discipline—Dr. Abby Medcalf, Founder, Abby Medcalf Thriving, LLC
00:33:18
Is there something you have been thinking about doing or talking about getting started for a while now, but you haven’t yet? Maybe starting a home repair, starting that book you’ve been wanting to write, or maybe starting a new business? If you’re like me there are many, both big and small, that come to mind, such as changing out a bunch of lightbulbs at our house.
Much of this comes down to discipline. And, discipline is a subject that is not often discussed in American culture, but it seems to be the difference between people achieving or not achieving their goals.
Our guest today is Dr. Abby Medcalf, who talks about the five ways to have more discipline. Abby Medcalf is a Relationship Maven, psychologist, author, podcast host, and Tedx speaker who has helped thousands of people create happy, connected relationships.
With over 30 years of experience and recently featured in the New York Times, Abby is a recognized authority and sought-after speaker at organizations such as Google, Apple, AT&T, Kaiser, PG&E, American Airlines and Chevron. She’s the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, “Be Happily Married, Even if Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing,”
125. Get Your Next Client Using Joint Ventures (A Free Marketing Strategy Explained)—Mac Attram, CEO, MindSpace Coaching
00:23:02
Have you ever used a joint venture to grow your business? Are you familiar with what a joint venture is? Our guest today, Mac Attram, shares with us how he has used joint ventures to generate $25 million in revenue in his business and how you can use this strategy to grow your company as well.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mac Attram is the Founder & CEO of MindSpace Coaching, a leading business growth expert, widely-regarded as one of the most sought after Business Coaches and Trainers for Entrepreneurs. He is famous for helping business owners rapidly increase their sales revenues between 20% – 200% in just a few months, as well as implement better processes and build winning business teams so that they can have more time off to enjoy their lives.
Mac had many years of challenges and failures in business before discovering what really works! His tenacity and over 30 years of Martial Arts practice helped him stay focused and disciplined; a trait he takes into all areas of his life including business. He is an entrepreneur who has developed and sold several profitable companies. He is also a multi-award winning business coach and author, and has been featured as an “expert advisor” in TV, newspapers and magazines. He was previously awarded the ‘Executive Coach of the Year’ in the UK.
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07 Nov 2022
126. A Straightforward Guide to Email Marketing—Kyle Stout, Founder, Elevate & Scale
00:25:51
How are you using email marketing to build your business? Is it working for you? If you are wondering how to build a better email marketing system or be more effective with email marketing then this episode is for you. Our guest today, is Kyle Stout, the founder of Elevate & Scale. Kyle is an authority on how leveraging email marketing can vastly increase revenue by improving customer retention, increasing average order value, and driving repeat purchases.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kyle Stout is the founder of Elevate & Scale, a leading digital marketing agency that helps 7-figure product-based entrepreneurs elevate their brand and scale their growth. Kyle is an authority on how leveraging email marketing can vastly increase revenue by improving customer retention, increasing average order value, and driving repeat purchases.
Kyle started his career in digital marketing back in 2013 as a freelance copywriter where he honed his skills in brand storytelling and email marketing. Once he had developed a set of frameworks that worked consistently across different niches, he started Elevate & Scale in 2019 specializing in email marketing for ecommerce businesses.
Kyle is a husband and proud girl-dad living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. When he’s not working, he enjoys working out, staying active outdoors, hosting family cookouts, and traveling.
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14 Nov 2022
127. The Power of Taking 10 Minutes—Lisa Burbage, CEO, Wellness Five
00:28:13
Have you ever thought about how important 10 minutes can be to your health and well-being? Just 10 minutes a day and how it can improve your mood, outlook, and general health?
Our guest today is Lisa Burbage, who is a health and wellness at work expert. She is the founder of Wellness Five where she provides the tips, tools, and strategies she has learned about mindset, well-being, and feeling better so employees can thrive at work and lead a life they love from the inside out. Lisa has an exciting background having
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Lisa Burbage is a top real estate agent turned corporate wellness coach after recovering from food addiction, overcoming breast cancer, and rebuilding a relationship with herself.
She now provides the tips, tools, and strategies she has learned about mindset, well-being, and feeling better so employees can thrive at work and lead a life they love from the inside out.
Through her company, Wellness Five, Lisa has impacted thousands of people through speaking and leading workshops for various clients and companies and speaking at conferences across the US since 2015.
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21 Nov 2022
128. Are You Creating or Extracting Value—Andy McDowell, Founder, Generate Your Value
00:21:10
Happy Thanksgiving week! We are so thankful for you, our listeners, for being with us each and every week. Thank you for your continued support.
Our episode today is fitting to have our guest today talk about value. And we talk about creating value and extracting value. Which one are you doing more? This is a great interview if you are looking to apply some easy to understand ideas to help you create more value for your customers, your employees, and those you care about.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Andy McDowell is an engineer by trade and a creative by nature. He is the founder of the entrepreneurial and small business coaching and consulting firm, Generate Your Value, and is the co-host of The Generate Your Value Podcast.
Andy spent 22 years with the Boeing Company, where he always felt more like a life coach than a boss. In 2002, he began his journey into entrepreneurship within a corporation when he was asked to develop an Airspace Design Consulting business from scratch that would serve the global government market. Andy has a Bachelor’s Degree from Georgia Tech in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State. Naturally, his aviation work took him around the world and enabled him to work on high-profile projects - such as preparing the Beijing and Sochi Airports for their respective Olympic Games.
Andy would love to have a conversation with you about how he might be able to use his strategic skills developed from his years with the Boeing Company to Generate Your Value in your personal and professional life. He has a keen sense for applying business concepts into life coaching, and life coaching concepts into business.
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05 Dec 2022
130. How to Use Stories to Lead, Teach, and Inspire—Mark Carpenter, Chief Storyteller, Master Storytelling
00:24:41
Have you thought about using stories to lead, teach, or inspire others? Maybe you have thought of using stories in your marketing, but what about in helping you lead your team?
Our guest today Mark Carpenter, who is the author of the book Master Storytelling and the founder of the company with the same name. Mark is a serial storyteller. Even as a child, he loved to tell stories (mainly to get attention). He leveraged that ability into a career in marketing communications and public relations, then as a college professor and corporate facilitator.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mark Carpenter is a serial storyteller. Even as a child, he loved to tell stories (mainly to get attention). He leveraged that ability into a career in marketing communications and public relations, then as a college professor and corporate facilitator.
Now, he teaches people how to more intentionally tell stories that teach, lead, sell, and inspire to accomplish business and personal goals. He is the co-author of the best-selling book “Master Storytelling: How to Turn Your Experiences Into Stories that Teach, Lead, and Inspire” and co-creator of the Master Storytelling Workshop. Leveraging a 20-year career in corporate communication, 10 years working as an adjunct professor of communication, and 15 years facilitating training, Mark couples a lively, engaging style with purposeful, impactful learning.
When he’s not training, speaking, coaching, or creating new content, Mark is likely hiking or snowshoeing in the mountains near his home in Utah, playing the piano, bragging about his grandchildren, or writing children's books.
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28 Nov 2022
129. A New Way to Pay—Justin Clegg, Founder, AllSet
00:21:44
Have you ever described credit card and merchant processing fees as a cost of doing business? Or just accepted that credit card fees are what they are? If you have thought that then today’s episode is for you.
Our guest today is Justin Clegg, who is the founder of a new FinTech seeking to disrupt small business payment processing. They have figured out a way to redirect the processing fees away from the merchant.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Justin is an entrepreneurially-minded business leader with experience in software as a service. He co-founded three Silicon Valley startups and was selected by The Guardian as a rising star in AI and conversational commerce. Prior to startups, Justin led product and marketing efforts for Fortune 500 software companies including Intel, Oracle, and Adobe.
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12 Dec 2022
131. How to Run Your Business From Anywhere in the World—Mikkel Thorup, CEO, Expat Money
00:25:27
Have you ever dreamed about running your business from the beach in some country around the world? Or wondered about what it would be like to offshore your business or investments?
Our guest today is Mikkel Thorup, who is the world’s most sought-after expat consultant. He focuses on helping high-net-worth private clients to legally mitigate tax liabilities, obtain a second residency and citizenship, and assemble a portfolio of foreign investments. Mikkel is the founder and CEO of Expat Money, the host of the Expat Money podcast, and the author of the #1-Best Selling book Expat Secrets - How To Pay Zero Taxes, Live Overseas And Make Giant Piles Of Money.
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https://www.instagram.com/expatmoneyshow/
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mikkel Thorup is the world’s most sought-after expat consultant. He focuses on helping high-net-worth private clients to legally mitigate tax liabilities, obtain a second residency and citizenship, and assemble a portfolio of foreign investments including international real estate, timber plantations, agricultural land and other hard-money tangible assets. Mikkel is the Founder and CEO at Expat Money™, a private consulting firm started in 2017. He hosts the popular weekly podcast, the Expat Money Show, and wrote the definitive #1-Best Selling book Expat Secrets - How To Pay Zero Taxes, Live Overseas And Make Giant Piles Of Money.
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19 Dec 2022
132. Keeping Your Small Business Safe from Cybercriminals—Scott Schober, CEO, Berkeley Varitronics Systems
00:38:53
How are you keeping your business safe from cybercriminals? Or have you ever thought about it? This is the time of year when we are busy spending on end-of-year deals, and customers are spending with us, whether they are spending some of their profit before the end of the year or they are Christmas shopping. But this end-of-year frenzy can create the perfect opportunity for cybercriminals.
That is exactly why we have our guest, Scott Schober, on to talk about how to keep your small business safe.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Scott Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems, a 48-year-old, New Jersey based provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. He is the author of three best-selling security books: Hacked Again, Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business, and Senior Cyber.
Scott is a highly sought-after author and expert for live security events, media appearances, and commentary on the topics of ransomware, wireless threats, drone surveillance and hacking, cybersecurity for consumers, and small business. He is often seen on ABC News, Bloomberg TV, Al Jazeera America, CBS This Morning News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more networks. Scott also serves as the CSO and Chief Media Commentator for Cybersecurity Ventures and sits on several cyber advisory boards for various companies.
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26 Dec 2022
133. Top Episodes of 2022
00:24:54
This is an episode to review the most popular episodes of the 2022 podcast year. We had some amazing guests this year, including the then Steve Robinson, the former Executive Vice President from Chick-fil-A, David Sellinger, the co-founder of Redfin, and one of my longtime friends, Austin Rabine, CEO of the Rabine Group.
As we look back on 2022 there were five episodes you all thought were the best for the year. We will provide you with some highlights of the top 5 as well as include the most popular episode from the last 4 months.
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02 Jan 2023
134. Top 5 Trends to Impact Your Business in 2023
00:09:42
Happy New Year, and welcome to 2023! This episode provides our Top 5 trends that we think you should be thinking about and how they might impact your business.
1. Stabilization of economic conditions
2. Investors and buyers are in the wings
3. New business start-ups will remain high
4. Consumer confidence will increase slowly
5. Staffing will remain challenging
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09 Jan 2023
135. Building a National Franchise Brand Brick by Brick—Rich Peter, Founder, Mobility Plus
00:28:08
Have you ever thought about building a business slow and steady instead of fast and furious? We often times here of the fast growth companies in headlines, but those are the exceptions. I know it can be hard to wait for the slow growth and be more like the tortoise instead of the hare, but building brick by brick often lays the strongest foundation for long term viability.
Our guest today is Rich Peter who is who shares with us how building his franchise company brick by brick has been the right strategy for growth as he has gone from a one location organization to a national brand with over 70 franchises open or in development right now.
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16 Jan 2023
136. Redefining Success for Your Business—Tim Schurrer, CEO, David Novak Leadership
00:33:13
Do you have your own definition of what success means to you? And one that is not a business goal? If you are thinking success is hitting your year-end revenue numbers, selling a certain amount of franchises, or having a personal income threshold, then this episode is for you.
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Instagram - https://instagram.com/timschurrer/
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tim Schurrer knows what it takes to build a winning team. He spent almost a decade of his career launching two brands—StoryBrand and Business Made Simple—as COO alongside New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller. Before that, Tim worked at TOMS as well as Apple Inc.
Tim is the author of The Secret Society of Success and the host of the Build a Winning Team podcast. He’s also the CEO of David Novak Leadership, a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation whose mission is to make the world a better place by developing better leaders at every stage of life.
Tim lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Katie, and their two kids
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23 Jan 2023
137. A Leader’s Most Important Job—Sief Khafagi, CEO, Techvestors
00:24:15
Do you know what a leader’s most important job is? If you think it is sales or vision, according to our guest today, that is wrong.
Our guest today is Sief Khafagi, who is the founder of Techvestor and previously worked Facebook having hired more than 1,000 employees. He shares with us his point of view on what is a leader’s most important job.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Sief Khafagi is an ex techie turned real estate investor who has helped thousands diversify into real estate after spending nearly 5 years at Facebook. He’s syndicated acquisitions totaling more than $100M while designing & developing more than 25 properties. Today, he's the founder of Techvestor, which helps real estate investors and busy professionals passively invest in the emerging asset class of short term rentals (aka Airbnbs).
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30 Jan 2023
138. Samurai Leadership—Don Schmincke, Founder, SAGA Leadership Institute
00:23:22
I am sure you are familiar with the ancient Samurai, but did you know they had a comprehensive leadership code? Our guest today, is Don Schmincke, who is the author of the Best-Selling book The Code of Executive, which shares the 47 ancient Samurai principles and how they apply to the 21st century. And we talk through some of them on our episode today.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Don Schmincke is the author of the Best-Selling book The Code of Executive and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. He is an Award-Winning Speaker, Researcher, Founder of the SAGA Leadership Institute and delivered over 1,700 speeches.
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06 Feb 2023
139. Finding Happiness in Franchising, Music, and Healthcare—Richard Rees, COO, Business Ventures Corp.
00:24:39
How do you define and find happiness? Do you find happiness in your work and what you do? Our guest today is Richard Rees, and he shares with us how he has found happiness when he was a starving entrepreneur and as successful investor.
Richard built a successful digital music distribution company that he took public and was eventually purchased by Sony. He also co-founded the group that acquired, took public, and grew The Joint franchise system from 10 locations to more than 800 locations today.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mr. Rees has over 30 years of experience in entrepreneurial organization, building and operations. Currently a partner in Monarch Ventures, Inc. an active investor in early-stage dessert companies, that have the potential of becoming a franchisor.
Mr. Rees is also COO of Business Ventures Corp.,investment banking firm focused on consolidating disruptive sectors primarily through the public equity markets. Early in his career Mr. Rees owned and built 2 FM radio stations, created one of the first online digital music distribution companies (pre I-POD).
Mr. Rees co-founded the group that acquired and restructured The Joint Corp. in 2010, and managed The Joint’s public offering in 2014 (NASDAQ: JYNT).
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20 Feb 2023
141. The Proven Profit Process—Ryan Niddel, CEO, Techvestors
00:30:28
How well do you think your company’s processes are documented? If a person in a key role left today, would it create a vulnerability? Documenting and creating processes is always a popular topic of discussion and that’s exactly why we brought our guest, Ryan Niddel on to the show.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Ryan Niddel is a CEO, Board Member and Entrepreneur. He is also the leading authority on improving revenue of companies by improving EBITDA through increased operational efficiency, lean manufacturing principles and more. He has helped with the acquisition or exit of more than 11 companies while seeing their collective revenue surpass more than $237M. Niddel has successfully tripled the revenue of more than 5 companies in under 2 1/2 years adding an extra $950M in valuations.
Niddel began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 10 with a local lawn mowing operation which led to being taken under the wing of a local businessman and being mentored starting at the age of 14. He currently is a principal in a private equity group, the CEO of two 8-figure companies, and sits on the board of directors for several other companies. He has built a reputation as Ohio's top business growth specialist, and as someone able to rapidly improve the profitability of a company in order to achieve a higher valuation and sell for significantly more revenue.
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13 Feb 2023
140. Love Your Team—Helen Fanucci, Transformational Sales Leader, Microsoft
00:28:00
How do you love your team at work? I don’t mean in a romantic way. I mean, how do you show your team that they are valued and cared about? And more specifically, how do you love your sales team that does not include their bonus or commission? Showing compassion and love to sales people seems to be the last department in an organization someone would think about giving love to and our guest today, Helen Fanucci, is setting out to change that.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Helen Fanucci is an MIT-trained engineer who has built her reputation and career managing teams responsible for billions of dollars of quota. She developed the Love Your Team system of sales management over a 25-year career on the front lines at top tech companies including Apple, Sun Microsystems, IBM, and Microsoft. Helen’s first book, Love Your Team, A Survival Guide for Sales Managers in a Hybrid World, is available on Amazon. She also hosts the Love Your Team podcast, which focuses on retaining top talent and building high-performing teams.
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27 Feb 2023
142. How to Succeed Using Press Releases to Generate Publicity—Mickie Kennedy, Founder, eReleases.com
00:26:29
Have you tried getting publicity or PR for your company in the past? How did it go? Have you struggled with garnering the right kind of media attention to build your company's reputation? If this is you, then today’s podcast is for you.
Our guest today is Mickie Kennedy, who founded eReleases 24 years ago to help small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility through press release marketing. Ereleases has a database with nearly 1 million journalists, 750,000 bloggers and influencers, and 5,000 syndicated submission sites.
Mickie is giving our listeners a free master class on how to build a PR campaign at: ereleases.com/plan.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Use split testing in all areas of your business, not just digital marketing.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mickie Kennedy founded eReleases 24 years ago to help small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility through press release marketing. He lives in the Baltimore area.
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Did you know that the semi-absentee franchise owner and multi-unit franchise owner is on the rise? And did you know that the majority of franchisors are in non-food franchising? It is not to say that food franchises are unimportant, but it is a common misunderstanding with franchising.
I am so pleased to have our guest, and someone I have worked together with for several years. We actually work as counterparts. Our company helps a business owner franchise their company and then Jon and his company can help find franchisees for franchisors.
Our guest today is Jon Ostenson, who recently released his book, “Non-Food Franchising.” You can download a free copy of his book on his website: www.franbridgeconsulting.com.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Working with Franchise Brokers like Jon, help franchise candidates find the right franchise to buy and franchisors grow their system.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jon is a top 1% national franchise broker, investor, author, and international speaker specializing in the area he has coined as ‘Non-Food Franchising’. Having served as the President of an Inc. 500 franchise system and now as a multi-brand franchisee, himself, Jon is uniquely positioned to educate others on franchising and franchise selection.
Jon serves as CEO of FranBridge Consulting and has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and investors explore business ownership and investment opportunities.
Jon is the author of the book “Non-Food Franchising’’ and is a frequent contributor and thought leader for publications on the topic of franchising and franchise investments. Prior to FranBridge, Jon was the President of a national franchise system with more than 200 locations
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13 Mar 2023
144. Leveraging Analytics to Minimize Preventable Loss Throughout Your Organization—Russ Hawkins, CEO, Agilence
00:36:37
You are familiar with analytics when it comes to offensive strategies in marketing and sales, but how do you use analytics as a defensive tool to create strategies to reduce costs and prevent shrinkage?
Our guest today is Russ Hawkins, who is the President and CEO of the leading data technology company, Agilence. Russ has spent over 35 years in the technology industry, helping established organizations and small start-ups reach their full potential by driving change from the "inside."
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Take action on the ideas and data you currently have otherwise someone else will.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Russ Hawkins is the President and CEO of the leading data technology company, Agilence. Russ has spent over 35 years in the technology industry, helping established organizations and small start-ups reach their full potential by driving change from the "inside."
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
20 Mar 2023
145. How to Compel and Repel the Right Job Applicants—Bryan Adams, CEO, Ph.Creative
00:20:04
Have you ever thought about changing your employee recruiting strategy to focus first on repelling the wrong candidates and then compelling the right ones? One of the biggest challenges I hear from our clients and business leaders around the country is that they cannot find the right people or enough people. What if one of contributing problems to finding the right people is that you don’t have an employer brand to communicate to potential new hires, new leaders, or new franchisees what is important to you ?
Our guest today is Bryan Adams, who shares with us the details on what an employer brand is and how to create one that compels and repels the right potential new hires.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Compel and Repel job applicants with your employee branding.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Bryan is the CEO and founder of Ph.Creative, which is recognized as one of the leading employer brand agencies in the world. Ph.Creative specializes in building world-class employer brand and talent engagement strategy for companies such as Apple, American Airlines, British Telecom and Virgin.
Bryan is a specialist speaker and a 2x best-selling author of ‘Getting Goosebumps’ (2015) and ‘Give & Get Employer Branding’(2020).
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27 Mar 2023
146. What is Alignment and Why it Matters—Jonathon Hensley, CEO, Emerge
00:25:21
You may have heard the word ‘alignment’ used in various business settings, but have you thought about what it actually means? And, why does being aligned matter to your organization?
Our guest today is Jonathon Hensley, and he shares with us how to define alignment at four different levels, including the individual, a team, an organization, and the marketplace.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Understand the importance of building a community around the value you create, NOT just the product.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jonathon Hensley is co-founder and CEO of Emerge, a digital product consulting firm that works with companies to improve operational agility and customer experience. For more than two decades, Jonathon has helped startups, Fortune 100 brands, technology leaders, large regional health networks, non-profit organizations, and more, transform their businesses by turning strategy, user needs, and new technologies into valuable digital products and services.
Jonathon writes and speaks about his experiences and insights from his career, and regularly hosts in-depth interviews with business leaders and industry insiders. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and two boys.
Originally from Silicon Valley, Jonathon got into the digital product space inspired by the incredible people developing new technologies all around him and the possibilities they unlocked. This fueled his curiosity to understand how technology transforms the ways in which people live and work. Today that curiosity continues to drive him, as he works to help businesses harness technology. His work focuses on alignment, helping leaders define the value they want to create in a succinct and tangible way; where to focus, why, and what it will take to achieve that outcome. His favorite part is going beyond the idea but reimagining how you bring together people, data, and processes so that a client can succeed.
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03 Apr 2023
147. Referrals Without Asking? Yes, It's Possible—Stacey Brown Randall, Head Referral Ninja Master, Building a Referable Business
00:28:24
How important are referrals to your business? And would you like to have more referrals? For most businesses, referrals are a primary driver of growth and sustainability, but what are you doing to help cultivate your referral relationships?
Our guest today is Stacey Brown Randall, and she shares with us how to more accurately define a referral and her 3-step strategy for generating more referrals without asking for them or paying for them.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: If you want to generate more referrals in your business, it comes from relationships, but it does not have to come exclusively from you as the owner. It can come from the people on your team.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:Stacey Brown Randall is the multiple award-winning author of Generating Business Referrals Without Asking, host of the Roadmap to Referrals podcast and national speaker. Stacey teaches business owners how to generate referrals naturally… without manipulating, incentivizing or even asking. She has been featured in national publications like Entrepreneur magazine, Investor Business Daily, Forbes, and more. She received her Master’s in Organizational Communication and is married with three kids.
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10 Apr 2023
148. How to Supercharge Your Marketing With Storytelling—Anthony Butler, Founder, Can-Do Ideas
00:24:31
Are you familiar with ancient storytelling principles and how they can impact your ability to connect with your clients?
Our guest today, Anthony Butler, shares with us his 3-Step process to help supercharge your marketing with storytelling.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Focus on your audience and stop focusing on what you are trying to sell. When you build trust with your audience, they will become curious about what you do.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Anthony Butler is the founder of the digital marketing agency Can-Do Ideas and the creator of the Primal Storytelling content system. He is the author of Primal Storytelling, Marketing for Humans, and is a highly regarded expert in brand storytelling and digital marketing. Anthony graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and the US Army Ranger School. He is a combat veteran and commanded an infantry company in Iraq during the invasion of Baghdad. He is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt and currently resides in Montana with his wife and two sons.
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17 Apr 2023
149. Rebranding Could Be Your Growth Accelerator—Jim Heininger, Founder, The Rebranding Experts
00:21:30
Have you ever thought about rebranding your company? Or maybe, you are in a situation, like some of our clients, where you have to change your company name in order to secure a trademark. It can be very scary. But it doesn’t have to be. In fact, it can be a great opportunity to be a growth accelerator.
Our guest today is Jim Heininger, who shares with us the challenges of rebranding, the steps to rebrand successfully, and the current trends in rebranding.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Rebranding previously had a lot of fear and trepidation, but it doesn’t have to be scary today.
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimheininger/
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jim Heininger is a leading authority on rebranding. He leads the efforts of The Rebranding Experts team, a firm he founded in 2017, after 30 years of business and branding strategy experience for P&G, McDonald’s and Anheuser-Busch. Rebranding Experts was purposefully designed to be the only agency with the comprehensive services necessary to rebrand organizations. It starts from a fundamentally different view point than traditional branding firms that see rebranding as just a marketing strategy. His team believes rebranding should be a strategic growth accelerator, creating a forward-facing organization ready to grasp new opportunities.
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24 Apr 2023
150. Building a Vibrant Culture—Nicole Greer, CEO, Build a Vibrant Culture
00:30:52
How do you build a vibrant culture? One that is alive and well, not just to you, but to your staff and team?
Our guest today, Nicole Greer, shares her leadership philosophy and business coaching methodology with us that helps light up your culture and shine brighter.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: As principal coach and CEO of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole Greer helps individuals, corporations, government, faith-based organizations, and non-profits become the people they were created to be through fulfilling a mission, to work in teams and exemplify VIBRANT leadership. Nicole offers foundational tools and uncommon wisdom to Build a Vibrant Culture. Nicole is a serious entrepreneur with experience in coaching, marketing, mastering first impressions, learning & development and sales. Nicole is a speaker, trainer, facilitator, executive and business coach.
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01 May 2023
151. Having Fun at Work With Improv—Erin Diehl, Improv Edutainer, Improve It!
00:27:52
Are you familiar with improvisation, commonly known as improv? Many of the great Saturday Night Live cast members started their careers in improv theaters such as Chicago’s Second City. Have you ever wondered how you might apply the skills learned in improv to your business?
Our guest today is Erin “Big” Diehl, and she shares with us some of her improv strategies for team building, company culture, and professional development.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Taking care of your needs is of equal importance to your team's.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Erin “Big” Diehl is a Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, and Professional Zoombie. Through a series of unrelated dares, Erin created improve it!, a unique professional development company that pushes others to laugh, learn, play, and grow. She is the proud host of The improve it! Podcast, which helps develop leaders and teams through play, improv and experiential learning. Among her many accolades, Erin is most proud of successfully coercing over 28,000 professionals to chicken dance.
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08 May 2023
152. Creating Superfans—Brittany Hodak, Keynote and Author, BrittanyHodak.com
00:27:57
Take a moment and think about some of your best customers. What do you think makes them so great? And the real question is, how do you create more of these great customers?
Our guest today is Brittany Hodak, and she shares insights on how to create more superfans for your business. In the interview, we talk about her new book, “Creating Superfans: How to turn your customers into lifelong advocates.” By the way, this is the best business book I have read in a long time.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Treat every single customer and every single employee as an influencer; because they are one.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Brittany Hodak is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and customer experience speaker who has delivered keynotes across the globe to organizations including American Express and the United Nations. She has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands and entertainers, including Walmart, Disney, Katy Perry, and Dolly Parton. She founded and scaled an entertainment startup to eight figures before exiting, and she is the former Chief Experience Officer of Experience.com. Forbes said of her debut book, Creating Superfans, “If you have customers, you need this book. Period.”
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15 May 2023
153. One Tree Planted, Making a Global Impact—Matt Hill, CEO, OneTreePlanted
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: After over 15 years as an educator, business leader, and eco-adventurer, Matt wanted a simple way to help individuals and businesses make real progress towards a more sustainable planet. He started One Tree Planted when he realized that planting trees is one of the simplest things we can do for the environment, while also having a big impact on biodiversity, climate change, and health. That's where the idea for "one dollar, one tree planted" originated, and the rest is history. In 2022 they planted nearly 53 million trees in 74 countries, and they are on pace to plant more than 100 million trees this year.
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22 May 2023
154. Internal Accountability: How the Smallest Actions Can Bring Huge Changes—Jeffrey Klubeck, CEO, Get A Klu, Inc.
00:30:47
What do you think about when you hear the word integrity? Do you think about other people lacking integrity? Or maybe people who have displayed excellent integrity? Our guest today is Jeffrey Klubeck, who shares with us how he defines integrity and how it applies to your business and personal life.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Holding steadfast to your integrity is comparable to the structural integrity of a building.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jeff recently released his book, The Integrity Game, weaves his 10 points of integration into a thought provoking and actionable parable. An upbeat and charismatic coach and consultant. He focuses on how to make businesses and entrepreneurs thrive while not losing a sense of what makes a company outstanding: Leadership. Jeffrey is a successful author that has worked with small and big businesses, including State Farm, Brian Tracy International, and Biogen.
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29 May 2023
155. Creating Peace of Mind—Dr. Patricia Boulogne, CEO, Emerge
00:18:44
Today is Memorial Day in the United States, the unofficial start of summer here. Our episode today focuses on how you care for your whole self. As we are fast approaching halfway through 2023, what are you doing to ensure you are keeping your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Our guest is Dr. Pat Boulogne, who shares with us some tips to create personal boundaries, her Five Pillars of Health, and how it all helps create peace of mind.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Patricia Boulogne, DC, CCSP, AP, CFMP is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Coach, Chiropractor, Speaker, and Author. She has helped thousands over the last 35+ years stop adapting their lifestyle to pain, and chronic problems by focusing on the whole person. The result is that her clients and patients, find out the WHY and the CAUSE of the problem, and identify the starting point: what, why, where and how to begin their health journey to live longer, better and healthier. Dr. Boulogne is the founder and principal of AskDrPat ~ HealthTeamNetwork, a company dedicated to skyrocketing your health, lifestyle, and mindset with strategies and programs that make sense, and help you age gracefully, think, move and feel better, and live longer and happier!
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05 Jun 2023
156. Taking the Leap Into Franchise Development—Scott Breimhorst, VP Franchise Development, Discover Strength
00:25:38
Have you ever changed careers or moved to a completely new industry with no experience? Did you feel lost or confused? This is what so many do every day when they get into franchising.
Today’s guest is Scott Breimhorst, and he shares his journey of getting into franchising and franchise development with us. In his first year of franchising, he has helped grow Discover Strength from 6 company owned and 4 signed franchises to now, totaling nearly 30!
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Be willing to be vulnerable and find wise counsel.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: After 26 years in private education, Scott leapt into the franchise world with Discover Strength Fitness in the Twin Cities of Minnesota exactly one year ago, with onboarding delivered by Big Sky. Scott is excited about the growth and impact of his brand as locations now spread out into the US. He is also fascinated and inspired by the franchise industry and eager to give back and provide any support he can.
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12 Jun 2023
157. The One Leadership Secret to Getting Ahead—Antonio Garrido, CEO, My Daily Leadership
00:34:51
Do you think that leadership is an inherited trait, something that you are born with? Is leadership something that you have it or you don’t?
Our guest today, Antonio Garrido, who is a leadership transformational expert, shares with us why leadership is a skill and how to develop it.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Reflective journaling holds you accountable and develops your leadership skills.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Antonio Garrido is the author of My Daily Leadership: A Powerful Roadmap for Leadership Success, and founder and president of My Daily leadership, which is a leadership development organization with a mission to inspire one million of the world’s best leaders to reach their full potential. Antonio has over 25 years in senior leadership positions with world-class businesses. He is a serial entrepreneur, successful business coach, speaker, and has led numerous companies including a Fortune 100 organization.
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19 Jun 2023
158. Change Myths and Why Philosophy in Business Matters—Paul Gibbons
00:34:27
This is our 3-year anniversary episode. Thank you to all of our loyal listeners!
Have you ever had an important business decision to make and been unable to determine if it is the right thing to do? Or getting confirmation of specifics, but having a sense that the decision may not align with your values?
Our guest is Paul Gibbons, and he shares with us an overview of his most recent book, Change Myths, and why philosophy in business matters.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Ask questions before making a decision, such as: what’s right here, what is the right thing to do according to my principles, and values, and how do I want to be remembered?
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
You can visit our guest's website at: http://paulgibbons.net/
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Paul Gibbons is an author, speaker, and consultant. His “beat” is helping business leaders use science and philosophy to make better strategic decisions, implement change, innovate, change culture, and create workplaces where talent flourishes. His most recent book, The Science of Organizational Change has been hailed as “the most important book on change in fifteen years.”
Between writing projects, he consults, coaches, and speaks with businesses such as Microsoft, Google, HSBC, KPMG, and Comcast.
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26 Jun 2023
159. Deploying Hyperlocal Marketing to Drive Customers and Scale—Wayne Reuvers, LiveRetail
00:35:49
Have you heard the phrase ‘hyperlocal marketing’ before? Or at least, heard about local marketing? If you have not or you would like to know more about it, then this episode is for you.
Our guest today is Wayne Reuvers, who shares with us the significant improvement marketing campaigns see with hyperlocal marketing initiatives when compared to more broad marketing efforts.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: The 3 Cs are essential to succeed in any business relationship: 1. Contact, 2. Credibility, and 3. Chemistry.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Wayne is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of LiveTechnology Holdings. He has successfully invested in and built multiple subsidiaries and successfully exited 6 businesses, having created over $110 million in wealth for the investors.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
03 Jul 2023
160. Are You Climbing the Right Mountain?—Tony Martignetti, CIO, Inspired Purpose Coaching
00:20:45
Happy 4th of July! Do you view your competitors as a threat or do you view them as potential collaborators? Do you view your competitors as enemies to take down or do you view them as an ally helping create awareness for your products or service?
Our guest today is Tony Martignetti, who shares with us his view on personal development and growth. He believes that amateurs compete and professionals create and points out to us that by competing, you might very well be climbing the wrong mountain.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Amateurs compete and professionals create.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tony Martignetti is a trusted advisor, leadership coach & facilitator, best-selling author, podcast host, and professional speaker. He brings together over 30 years of business and leadership experience, formal training, and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential.
Before becoming the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspired Purpose Coaching, he was a finance and strategy executive with experience working with some of the world's leading life sciences companies. Along his journey, he also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company.
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10 Jul 2023
161. What is Demand Generation?—Deanna Shimota, President, GrowthMode Marketing
00:21:33
How many contacts do you think it takes to reach a B2B prospect? Any guesses? Maybe 3, 5, or 10? That’s what I thought too. According to our guest today, it takes an average of 66 touches to connect with a B2B prospect!
Our guest Deanna Shimota, and she shares with us what the differences are between lead generation and demand generation and some interesting marketing facts.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Lack of patience is a growth killer.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Deanna Shimota is the CEO of GrowthMode Marketing. She has made it her mission to know everything about B2B marketing and demand generation. She’s on top of every tech trend and social media modulation. While she skates on the cutting edge of marketing innovation, Deanna stays grounded in a foundation of solid marketing principles. She’s used her skills and expertise to catapult multiple technology companies into high-growth mode. Now, she leads GrowthMode Marketing with the goal to help other organizations travel down this same path of success.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
17 Jul 2023
162. The Long-Term Benefits of Sticking to Your Values—Lisa Druxman, Founder and CEO, FIT4MOM
00:21:37
Are you aligned to your and your company’s values and purpose? What about during a rapid national expansion, do you think you will keep to your core values or change course?
Our guest today is Lisa Druxman, the founder of FIT4MOM, who shares with us how sticking to her values and mission for her business has produced a national franchise system with more than 300 locations.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Lisa Druxman is a mom on a mission. She is the founder of FIT4MOM, the country's largest fitness program for moms with 2,600+ locations, 1,500 instructors, and 310 franchise owners and mompreneurs nationwide. Lisa has won many awards, including the National Association of Women Business Owners 2008 Woman Business Owner of the Year..She is also a noted speaker, author, podcaster and powerhouse of energy. A self-proclaimed idea monkey and #momboss, Lisa is passionate about helping women get out of overwhelm and in to a life of health and happiness. She shares her lifehacks and experiences to help you live a more passionate and purposeful life.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
24 Jul 2023
163. Unlocking Tax Efficiency With "Tax Coupons," 30 to 60% Annual Savings for High-Income Earners—Mark Myers, Tax Savings Architect, Peak Profit Solutions
00:27:31
Have you ever used coupons when grocery shopping? Or maybe you have seen one of those TV shows with coupon experts that can purchase carts full of groceries for a small fraction of the retail cost? Well, if you enjoy free money and saving with coupons, you are going to love today’s episode.
Our guest today is Mark Myers, CEO at Peak Profit Solutions, and he shares with us how the U.S. tax code is full of what he calls, ‘tax coupons’ that can save businesses and high-income earners 30% to 60% in their taxable income.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: "Tax coupons" exist in the thousands of pages of tax code that can be used when applicable and followed as described.
**This episode is not intended to provide tax advice. Please consult with your CPA or tax advisors for tax specific decisions.**
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mark Myers served in the Marines for 8+ years, and received the Distinguished Medal Award and Robert A. Mette Award for outstanding leadership. Today, he is the Founder and CEO of Peak Profit Solutions, a financial services company that for 15+ years has helped thousands of business owners permanently reduce their tax bill on average by 50% without replacing their CPAs or financial investment advisors.
Over 90% of America's successful small and medium-sized businesses significantly overpay in tax, even if they're working with a highly experienced CPA or accounting firm. Today, they have helped thousands of companies increase profits and permanently reduce their annual tax bills so they can scale faster and accelerate their wealth.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
31 Jul 2023
164. Why Every Executive Needs to Be Active on LinkedIn—Justin Nassiri, CEO, Executive Presence
00:24:24
What does your presence as the leader of your company look like on LinkedIn? Do you have one? Is it consistent?
Our guest today is Justin Nassiri, CEO at Executive Presence, who shares with us why he thinks every leader of every organization needs to be on LinkedIn. The primary reason is that he believes there is a shift in consumer behavior, preferring to know who the CEO of the company is before or to keep spending money with that company.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: A leader is worthy of being followed.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Justin is the CEO of Executive Presence, a fully managed LinkedIn presence for top executives. He started his career in the US Navy, where he served onboard nuclear submarines. He has founded and sold two companies, including one funded by Google's Chairman, Eric Schmidt. He holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and a BS from the United States Naval Academy.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
07 Aug 2023
165. Cultural Absorption With Remote Staff—Reza Farahani
00:19:03
Do you have remote employees or team members? Or, do you have franchisees or multi-locations in your business?
Our guest today is Reza Farahani, who shares with us insights and practical suggestions for improving remote employee and remote location communications.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: In remote setting, there is no cultural absorption through observation.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Reza Farahani is a serial entrepreneur and data science consultant who most recently Co-Founded and exited WFHomie, a people analytics tool helping companies embrace data to make decisions that’ll enable them to improve the employee experience and create productive environments, whether they’re remote, hybrid, or on-site.
Reza’s experience has positioned him well to speak on all aspects of the startup environment, from ideation to exit, and as a visionary in the “future of work” sector.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
14 Aug 2023
166. Finding Marketing Balance Between Performance Marketing and Brand Building—Carolyn Walker, CEO, Response
00:22:33
Do you have a balance in your current marketing strategy between brand building and performance marketing? Can you easily distinguish between the two in your own company?
Our guest today is Carolyn Walker, who shares with us the importance of finding balance in your marketing efforts between brand building and performance marketing. She shares in the interview how B2C and B2B companies should be splitting their resources between performance marketing and brand building.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Find a balance between performance marketing and brand building for optimal results.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Carolyn is the CEO & Managing Partner of Response, an award-winning independent marketing agency. She has extensive experience working with top brands such as Logitech, McAfee, Office Depot, and Tylenol, building revenues and maximizing market competitiveness. Carolyn also co-created the hugely successful branded podcast Hackable? by McAfee.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
21 Aug 2023
167. Re-define Your Passion, Purpose, and Legacy—Pavel Stuchlik, Founder, NOA|AON
00:26:11
Do you have clarity on what your passion is, what your purpose is, and what legacy you would like to leave? Have you balanced your time to be contributing in each of these areas? Our guest today is Pavel Stuchlik, who shares with us how he transformed himself and the lessons learned to discover his true passion, purpose, and legacy.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: It is possible to make money and do good.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Pavel Stuchlik, known as NOA|AON, is an accomplished figure in self-realization, biohacking, and breathwork. He's an international conscious DJ, impact entrepreneur, and certified Ambassador of Peace. Through his movement,#noamovement, he aims to reconnect people with their core selves and others. He devised the BDM method, amalgamating global tools and wisdom.
With a diverse history in cycling, entrepreneurship, and coaching under Wim Hof, Pavel is a self-realization expert and father of two. He's launched and exited brands like Orange Theory Fitness across 7 locations. His pursuits include the #noamovement podcast, global biohacking retreats, immersive workshops, and DJ tours, all focused on sharing love and transformation worldwide.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
28 Aug 2023
168. How to Create Organizational VALUE —Chellie Phillips, Founder, Successfully Ever After
00:26:17
Do you know what attracts employees to your company? Do you know what helps retain people in your organization? The answer is likely your culture, whether you realize it or not.
Our guest today is Chellie Phillips, a culture expert who shares her VALUE system on how to create a culture that attracts and retains great people.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: You can grow your company and keep the culture of your organization.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Chellie Phillips is a sweet-tea-sipping, sassy Southerner on a mission to build people-centered cultures in today’s workplace so both employees and business thrive and succeed.
She’s a coach, corporate trainer and motivational speaker, as well as the international best-selling author of three books: Culture Secrets: Secrets Leaders Can Use to Build a V.A.L.U.E. Culture, When In Doubt, Delete It! and Get Noticed, Get Hired.
Her Successfully Ever After and V.A.L.U.E. Culture formulas are designed to make you irresistible in the workforce so you can land the perfect job or attract the most talented employees. She believes work should feel more like a “get to” than a “got to.” She’s received numerous national awards for her strategic communications skills over the 25 years spent in the utility industry. Now she works with corporate leaders to design and create a company culture encouraging employee support, growth, and community.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
04 Sep 2023
169. The Secret to Creating a Responsive Email Marketing List—Luke Charlton, Founder, Jumpstart Your Funnel Pty. Ltd.
00:36:43
Have you wondered how to get more engagement out of your email list? Or have you struggled with getting conversions with a new product or service offering?
Our guest today is Luke Charlton, a marketing expert who shares simple and actionable insights on improving your email marketing list efforts.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Use your skill set and apply it to a better model, such as franchising your business.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: In 2013, Luke Charlton (AKA: The Aussie Hermit) decided to quit his comfortable 6-figure/yr government job, move halfway around the world, and start an online business as a Coach. Luke finally discovered the formula for online success now helping over 4,000 Coaches grow their business online.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
11 Sep 2023
170. Scaling Success: Navigating the Common Challenges 7-Figure Business Owners Experience—Brett Gilliland, CEO, Elite Entrepreneurs
00:25:43
Have you plateaued in your business? Are you trying to figure out how to break through to the next level of your business growth?
Our guest today is Brett Gilliland, who is an expert at helping leaders break through their current organizational barriers. He shares with us the common hurdles leaders face as they push to the 8-figure revenue marker.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Go from learning and doing to leading.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Brett Gilliland is Founder and CEO of Elite Entrepreneurs, a company that specializes in giving $1M+ business owners the knowledge, processes and tools to grow to $10M and beyond. Brett is an expert in organization development, leadership and strategy and spent 10 years helping Infusionsoft grow from $7M in revenue to over $100M.
Brett was involved in the foundational work of Purpose, Values and Mission at Infusionsoft and facilitated the strategic planning process for many years. One of Brett’s favorite professional accomplishments is co-creating Infusionsoft’s Elite Forum along with Clate Mask and building the Elite business inside of Infusionsoft.
As the leader of the Elite business, Brett has helped hundreds of struggling seven-figure business owners overcome their biggest challenges and achieve new levels of success. He also played a central role in the development of Infusionsoft’s Leadership Model and was serving as the VP of Leadership Development when the decision was made to spin the Elite business out of Infusionsoft. As the new owner of Elite Entrepreneurs, Brett can’t think of anything else he’d rather be doing professionally.
When Brett isn’t busy helping $1M+ businesses succeed, he is a family man who enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Sharon, and their 8 children.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
18 Sep 2023
171. Contingency Planning and Avoiding Mistakes With Money—Vince Shorb, CEO, National Financial Educators Council
00:23:34
Do you have a financial contingency plan? How about your employees or franchisees? Do they have a financial plan and strategy?
Our guest today is Vince Shorb, who provides us with suggestions on how to improve your company’s and your team’s financial management.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Pass on your knowledge and encourage the next generation to go into business and for financial literacy.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Vince Shorb is one of the country’s leading advocates for financial wellness and deploys financial education program across the country. He leads social impact campaign partnerships with financial service providers that enhance their brand, increase awareness, highlight their expertise, and deepen relationships with prospects and clients.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
25 Sep 2023
172. How to Become a "Wealthy Franchisee"—Scott Greenberg, Speaker and Writer
00:26:30
Do you know the difference between a wealthy franchisee and a struggling franchisee? Maybe you know high-performing and low-performing franchisees and wonder why there is such a difference.
Our guest today Is Scott Greenberg, who talks with us about his book, “The Wealthy Franchisee.” He shares his lessons learned as a multi-unit franchisee and from interviews with top-performing franchisees.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Don't blame yourself—empower yourself and look to bring the best out in others.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Scott Greenberg helps leaders improve their performance and grow their business. For more than two decades he’s worked fulltime as a speaker, writer and coach, giving presentations in all 50 US states and throughout the world with clients that include McDonald’s, Great Clips, Anytime Fitness, Wyndham Hotel Group, RE/MAX, Smoothie King and countless others. For ten years, Scott was a multi-unit franchisee with Edible Arrangements. In addition to building atop-ranked flagship store in Los Angeles, Scott acquired a second struggling location and made it profitable within a year. His operation won the Edible Arrangements “Best Customer Service” and “Manager of the Year” awards out of more than 1000 locations worldwide. Scott is a contributing writer for Entprepreneur.com and Global Franchise Magazine and is the author of the new book The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar published by Entrepreneur Magazine.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
02 Oct 2023
173. How Industry Benchmarks Create Business Value—Kristian Marquez, CEO, FinStrat Management
00:22:22
How well do you know your industry financial benchmarks? Have you reviewed or looked them up before?
Our guest today is Kristian Marquez, and he shares with us the importance of industry benchmarks and beginning with the end in mind for your business.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: The purpose of business is to create value.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kristian Marquez is the founder & CEO of FinStrat Management. He is a C-suite executive whose career includes a pivotal role in taking a company from early stage to a multi-billion IPO. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder since 2004.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
In today’s episode, we interview Nick Foy, an ERP expert, to share with us some ideas and best practices on building systems and managing an effective ERP.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: No ERP is going to fix a bad business process.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Nick Foy is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Evangelist of Silverdale Technology, which provides access to world-class processes, systems, and change management methods regardless of their size or budget. Going against the grain of the ERP industry, Nick and his team are 'democratizing ERP' with their unique perspectives, such as their standard business process library, fixed price implementation and money-back guarantees.
Nick is well placed to do so, with over 30 years of experience in business and technology consulting and leadership positions, particularly in logistics and supply chain, at Amazon, Capgemini Consulting, ModusLink Corporation, 3663 First for Food service, and The Glenmorangie Distillery Company.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
16 Oct 2023
175. The Two Requirements For Scaling Your Business—Nima Gardideh, CTO, Pearmill
00:27:08
According to our guest today, there are two requirements to grow. They are experimentation and personal growth. But how does he recommend we use those? We’ll get to that in the interview.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: In order for your company to grow, your leadership must grow and develop at a faster rate.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Nima Gardideh is the President and Chief Technical Officer at Pearmill, a tech-enabled growth marketing studio. He works with leading technology brands to help them acquire customers through art and technology by bringing a growth experimentation process to targeting, creative production, and data engineering on major digital platforms.
On the side – he is an angel investor in startups and venture funds, growth advisor, and interested in helping founders build the next generation of leading companies in the world.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
Today’s episode focuses on fractional franchise investing. I have often wondered about the idea that our guest shares in franchising.
Our guest today is Kenny Rose, and he talks with us about how a small investor can become an owner of franchises.
As a disclaimer, we are not endorsing their investment, and, as of this recording, my company and I are not investors in this company. You should seek your professional advice.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: A franchisee's employee can own a part of the franchisee's business through fractional franchise investing.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kenny Rose is the Chicago-based founder and CEO of FranShares, a platform that democratizes franchise investing. With over a decade of experience in the franchise industry, Kenny has worked with over 600 franchise brands in more than 100 industries. As an expert on franchise evaluation, he helped individuals identify the best ways to deploy capital into franchise ownership to maximize return on investment and operations.
Rose founded FranShares to allow individuals to invest in a diversified portfolio of franchises with as little as $500.Backed by Chicago Ventures, the platform is aimed at creating passive income streams for investors. Rose is recognized as a franchise expert and has been featured in various high-profile media outlets, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, ABC, American Express, The Hustle, and Marketwatch, reaching an audience of over 300 million people.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
30 Oct 2023
177. KPI's for Measuring the Effectiveness of Your SEO—Tory Gray, CEO, Gray Dot Company
00:30:39
Have you wondered how to better measure your SEO for your website and lead generation? Have you felt like you have been misled or misunderstood what success factors Our guest today is Tory Gray, who is a marketing expert.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Pick the right metrics for your business and why they are meaningful.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: In a highly dynamic and sometimes ambiguous industry, Tory Gray combines cutting-edge SEO knowledge, a growth-minded perspective, and a collaborative approach rooted in kindness. Her ability to drive proven results and extensive experience scaling businesses has made her a leading advisor for major digital agencies, publications, and mentor groups like Women in Tech SEO.
As CEO and Founder, Tory runs Gray Dot Company, a digital marketing agency known for its technical SEO expertise and one-of-a-kind approach to Digital Consumer Insights.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
06 Nov 2023
178. Franchising: How Ordinary People Can Build Extraordinary Wealth—Brian Beers, Multi-Unit Franchisee
00:21:50
Have you ever wondered how someone goes from zero franchises to a widely successful multi-unit operator? Well, if you have, today’s episode is for you. Our guest today is Brian Beers, a successful multi-unit franchisees, podcast host, and proud father.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Hire a business coach or franchise consultant to help you grow.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Meet Brian Beers, a dynamic entrepreneur, podcast host, and proud father. Over the last few years, Brian and his brother have scaled their franchise auto repair business from 6 to 33 locations doing over $40M a year in revenue. Brian offers valuable insights into scaling a business and the rewards of multi-unit franchising.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
13 Nov 2023
179. Fuel Business Growth Through Employee Decision Making—Tina White, Founder, Panoramic Academy
00:21:39
Have you thought about delegating more to your staff, but you have been too scared about what might happen? Or maybe you have tried delegating to your team in the past only to have it fail miserably. If you fall into one of these buckets, then this episode is for you.
Our guest today is Tina White, and she shares with us how empowering decision making to your employees becomes the fuel to your future growth.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Start with small decisions to build confidence for you and your employees.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tina White, founder of Panoramic Academy, is a dynamic entrepreneur, accountant, and coach. With a CPA background and hands-on AC business experience, she offers a unique mix of financial expertise and practical insight. Her mission is to empower home service and technician-turned-business-owner sectors. Tina's journey began with childhood curiosity in numbers, driving her to become a CPA. In 2010, she launched Panoramic Business Solutions, leveraging 20+ years of experience for business owners' financial independence. Tina's 2015 venture into an AC company gave her valuable entrepreneurial insights, transforming it into a prosperous enterprise. Her focus includes true profitability, finance, and systems.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
20 Nov 2023
180. Cyber Security Tips For This Holiday Season—Neal Jardine, Global Cyber Risk and Intelligence Director
00:17:26
With Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the holiday season coming into full swing, it is important to remember that there are unfortunately nefarious people lurking around the internet. Our guest today is Neal Jardine, and he share switch us some tips to be cyber safer in our business, especially during this busy holiday season.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Be proactive with your protecting your organization’s data following the 4 steps Neal recommended.
If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
Follow our guest on social:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealjardine/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/boxxinsurance/
https://www.facebook.com/BOXXInsuranceInc/
https://www.instagram.com/boxxinsurance/
https://twitter.com/BoxxInsurance
https://www.youtube.com/@boxxinsurance
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Neal is the Global Cyber Risk Intelligence and Claims Director for BOXX Insurance. He is a recognized leader internationally, in the complexities of responding to cyber attacks including ransomware negotiation, privacy breach and data loss. Neal has adjusted insured and uninsured losses arising from over 400 cyber attacks and breaches internationally, including Asia, United States, Canada and Europe. A recognized expert he has presented to brokers, business leaders and insurers on issues related to cyber insurance and cyber risk management, assisting a wide range of industries, in their understanding of pre and post loss management and response to cyber events.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
27 Nov 2023
181. How One Franchisor Changed State Law to Support Her Industry and Her Franchise System—Jen Legere, Founder, A Place To Grow
00:24:03
Have you ever run into a legislative or legal roadblock in your industry? Maybe it was some unnecessary regulation or a law that is more than 100 years old and irrelevant today.
Our guest today is Jen Legere, and she shares how she decided to take action in her local state to change the law to support her industry as well as provide a way to help grow her franchise system.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Be creative in all areas of business and problem-solving.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jennifer Legere, founder, is a recognized innovator in holistic learning practices for children and sustainable business practices in early childhood education. Her background in natural science, math, early literacy, and business management is coupled with an enthusiastic approach to discovery and creativity. A Place to Grow was chosen as the 2022 NH SBA Woman Owned Business of the Year.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
04 Dec 2023
182. The 2-Week Vacation Test: How To Build A Wildly Successful Business That Can Run & Thrive Without You—Austin Netzley, Founder, 2X
00:20:59
Can you take a 2-week, uninterrupted vacation? If you can’t or don’t think you can, then this episode is for you. Our guest today is Austin Netzley, who talks about his new book, The 2-Week Vacation Test.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Pick the date for your 2-week vacation to start.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Austin Netzley is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, author, and business growth advisor with a passion for helping service-based business owners and entrepreneurs achieve remarkable success. As the Founder and CEO of 2X, Austin has empowered numerous 6- and 7-figure businesses to scale exponentially with the proven 2X Operating System (2XOS).
Austin and his team have assisted private clients in generating over $255 Million in revenue within a span of three years. By helping business owners simplify their strategy, systemize their operations, and drive consistent, predictable growth, 2X delivers world-class results with their hands-on 1-on-1 coaching experience.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
11 Dec 2023
183. How This Seasonal Business Succeeds in Year-Round Growth—Michael Moorhouse, President, Mosquito Shield
00:22:47
Do you run a seasonal business or thought about opening one? Or maybe you’ve wondered if you should franchise your seasonal home services business. If these thoughts have crossed your mind, today’s episode is for you. Our guest today is Michael Moorhouse, and he is the president of Mosquito Shield, which has nearly 400 locations around the country.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Michael Moorhouse is president of Mosquito Shield, America’s trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service and one of the fastest-growing franchises in the United States. With a proven track record in sales, marketing and business development, he was instrumental in transforming Mosquito Shield from an innovative local service provider to the leading mosquito and tick control franchise brand. Michael’s expertise and extensive experience help him consistently build high-performance franchise teams through leadership, policies and procedures and accountability.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
18 Dec 2023
184. The Longevity Economy and Extending Independence For Your Aging Loved One—Jean Anne Booth, Founder, UnaliWear
00:24:03
Our guest today talks about a life-saving device to support the continued independence of an aging loved one. This is a great episode to get a conversation started if you are gathering for Christmas, New Year’s Day, or some weekend football games. Our guest today is Jean Anne Booth, who shares with us her useful, life-saving, and stylish medical alert smartwatch called Kanega.
TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Make decisions together to provide your aging loved one indepenence with dignity.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: After selling her previous semiconductor startups to Texas Instruments and Apple, and enjoying a brief stint at retirement, Jean Anne started UnaliWear in 2013 for and with her mother - to extend independence with dignity for millions of vulnerable people. Today, UnaliWear is scaling well!
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
25 Dec 2023
185. Top Podcast Episodes of 2023
00:25:47
This is an episode to review the most popular episodes of the 2023 podcast year.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
01 Jan 2024
186. 2024 Trends and Predictions—AI vs. Tom DuFore
00:09:33
Happy New Year and Happy 2024! We hope that you celebrated with friends and loved ones.
In this episode we compare what ChatGPT had to say about its top 5 business trends and compare that to Tom’s list of what he thinks will be trending in 2024. So, we are going to talk through the lists to compare.
ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
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