Podcasts

Building Your A-Team Through Technology, With Michael Yinger

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on December 28, 2021

You know how it is. You post an ad for a position in your company and then someone (probably you) has to sift through dozens of applications and resumes hoping to find the hidden gem.

If only there was some kind of technology that could sort through them all for you, and present you with just the cream of the crop.

Oh wait…there is! Michael Yinger is co-founder of The Sieve; a cloud-based AI driven platform designed to help the recruiting and hiring community take the guesswork out of evaluating and ranking resumes against the required and preferred skills for the job.

Michael teams up with Adam to discuss not only how to use AI to build your A-team, but also to clarify what that A-team really looks like.

Discover:

  • Who you need on your A-team (hint: it’s not Mr. T);
  • How to write a job ad that catches the top candidates;
  • How AI can reduce the hours (not to mention the headaches) of sorting through applicants;
  • And so much more!

Is it time you started building your A-team? Then don’t miss this!

Taking Your Side Hustle to a Full-Time Business, With Charles Alexander

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on December 21, 2021

Like many aspiring entrepreneurs, you probably have at least one side hustle that you’re trying to grow.

Taking a business from side hustle to full-time is a BIG leap. But it’s not an impossible one.

Especially with Charles Alexander by your side. As the director of the Small Business Development Center at Volunteer State College, Charles helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

He’s joining Adam to share his coaching advice with you.

Discover:

  • The top 7 reasons startups fail;
  • What you should never do when testing your business idea;
  • One simple thing 90% of business owners miss;
  • How to build your business to scale the right way;
  • Hidden Dos and Don’ts for taking your business full-time;
  • And so much more!

If you’re ready to turn that side hustle into a full-time gig, tune in! And make sure to grab your free checklist – How to Turn Your Side Hustle into a Small Business.

 

The Current State + Future of the Creator Economy, With Ronak Trivedi

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on December 14, 2021

The Creator Economy. This term refers to the economy in which those who create content get funded directly by their audience through sources such as Patreon. In the creator economy, the audience not only funds their creators but also participates in the decision-making process, influencing the direction which the creators take.

While many have indicated the creator economy as the switch from an ad-driven, attention-based monetization model to a direct user-support model, U.S. creators are still overwhelmingly dependent on advertising revenue. As the creator economy continues to grow, it’s time to take a hard look at the consequences of an ad-driven model and consider the viable alternatives already implemented elsewhere, particularly in emerging markets.

Ronak Trivedi is the founder of Pietra, a new platform that gives creators the tools to bring a product line to life from start to finish. Joining Adam, Ronak (Ro) shares his thoughts on the current and future states of the creator economy.

Discover:

  • What the Creator Economy truly means;
  • The current state of the Creator Economy;
  • Where the future is headed;
  • How Pietra is lowering the barriers of entry for entrepreneurs;
  • What capabilities Pietra offers to help creators launch brands;
  • And so much more!

If you are a part of the Creator Economy, you definitely need to listen to this!

Take The Fear Out Of Team Building, With Matt May

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on December 7, 2021

What is the first thing you think of when you hear (or read) “team building”?

Why does team building, whether you spell it as one word or two, have such a negative connotation to so many?

For those who are naturally active and/or outgoing, team building is often welcomed with open arms; however, for those who are introverted, and/or less athletically inclined, it’s often a cause of hesitation, fear, and anxiety.

By conducting a series of short surveys, Matt May garnered the common opinions, and misconceptions, of what team building is, and he is joining Adam to share his findings and solutions with you.

Discover:

  • Why “team building” is perceived as a “bad word”;
  • What positive team building experiences entail;
  • How to remove fear and anxiety around both the words and acts of team building;
  • How to make team building FUN;
  • And so much more!

Team building is more than zip lining, trust falls, and slide show presentations. Are you still feeling skeptical? Then you better tune in!

Maintaining Client Satisfaction Through Difficult Times, With Sarah Johnson Dayes

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on November 30, 2021

It’s no secret that times have been challenging during the pandemic. Businesses have had to adapt and get innovative to keep operational.

Maintaining client satisfaction is now more crucial than ever before. How though?

Sarah Johnson Dayes has the answer. She joins Adam to share how you can not only maintain, but grow client satisfaction during this new era of business.

Discover:

  • Best practices for maintaining short and long-term client satisfaction, particularly as we recover from the pandemic;
  • Key indicators of client satisfaction;
  • What client satisfaction means for the professional services industry;
  • And so much more!

Don’t let a little thing like a global pandemic get in the way of your business – be sure to tune in!

Building Up Inertia to Boost Your Business and Avoid Stagnation, With Diane Tarshis

Filed in Business Creators Radio Show, Podcasts on November 23, 2021

Getting an idea for a new business is the easy part. Building the foundation is definitely work.

But creating that flow, that power boost to propel your business forward with continuous momentum…that’s the hard part.

Startup expert, Diane Tarshis, joins Adam to share her thoughts and tips for creating momentum and avoiding stagnation.

Discover:

  • Why entrepreneurs need to set clear business plans (financial projections, revenue goals) and how can they plan to hit those financial targets;
  • The benefits of building inertia in a business growth plan;
  • Task/time management systems to keep business inertia moving forward;
  • The importance of setting ‘next actions’ on day-to-day operations as well as the business plan as a whole;
  • And much more!

Newton’s First Law of Motion states that an object in motion tends to stay in motion so be sure you tune in and find out how to put that law to work for you!

Online Marketing: Organic Website Development and Content, With Jonathan Rosenfeld

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on November 16, 2021

Everything is turning to online marketing these days.

During this pandemic, businesses have had to think fast on their feet and operate in a new way. Lawyers included.

With changes in how the world of business operates, online marketing is more important than ever.

Attorney, Jonathan Rosenfeld has managed to consistently grow his business (10-20% annually) in the wake of additional competition and headwinds from the Covid-19 pandemic. At a time when other law firms are struggling to stay afloat, Jonathan continues to expand his law practice into emerging areas that help stabilize his revenue in uncertain times.

Jonathan joins Adam to share what he has learned about online marketing and operating in a pandemic.

Discover:

  • How to expand your business;
  • Areas business owners should invest in;
  • The definition of a successful business;
  • What is wrong with the current office set up for most professionals;
  • And so much more!

It’s still possible to have a thriving, successful business in this Covid-19 era. Tune in and find out how!

The Era of Workplace Fun, With Dr. Bob Nelson

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on November 9, 2021

According to Fortune magazine’s list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For in America,” 81 percent of workers in companies on the list report that they work in a fun environment. In fact, they found that “fun” is the most significant variable separating those companies who make the list from those that do not.

Fun is the secret sauce every business needs to better engage and motivate its employees today. But we’re talking more than just ping pong tables in breakrooms and fun slides. Scores of companies like Zoom, Pinterest, Bank of America, Zappos, Honda, Microsoft, and many more, have nailed exactly what managers and employees alike can do to lighten the tone in the work environment and allow employees to have more fun at work.

With the COVID pandemic winding down, employees of all types and levels are looking to have fun more than ever before. Perhaps that is why Deloitte has labeled the 2020s as “The Era of Workplace Fun.”

Dr. Bob Nelson specializes in employee motivation and recognition. Joining Adam, he shares why it’s essential to create a “fun” atmosphere in the workplace.

Discover:

  • Why a fun workplace requires more than a breakroom Ping-Pong table or free soda in the fridge;
  • Proven, easy-to-use strategies and best practices from leaders at Fortune’s best companies, including Cisco, Salesforce, Hilton, Adobe, and many others;
  • Tactics anyone can use to bring more joy to their work and make tasks more fulfilling;
  • How to engage the newest generations—Millennials and Gen Z, who make up the majority of the workforce—as well as older and burnt-out employees;
  • And much more!

Ready to have some fun? Tune in!

Bouncing Back After Losing $50M, With Rod Khleif

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on November 2, 2021

Rod Khleif lost everything in the market crash in 2008; $50 million in real estate.

He lost the beach-front mansion, his Mercedes… all the stuff that ultimately doesn’t matter, but that is quite painful to lose.

He had made the mistake of buying single family homes to hold long term and cross collateralize them with his multifamily properties. The multifamily properties did fine, but the single-family homes pulled his entire portfolio down.

But the opportunity in the crisis was key lessons learned. Rod joins Adam to share some of these key lessons.

Discover:

  • How to handle losing a ton of money;
  • Why Rod refers to failures as “seminars;
  • How to pick yourself up and make a comeback after a huge failure;
  • The keys to success;
  • And so much more!

Tune in and listen to how one man lost it all, but built it back up.

 

The Nitty Gritty Details of Running a Startup, With Igor Fedenkoff

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on October 26, 2021

Dreaming up a new business is easy. All it takes is an idea.

Getting setup is usually not complicated (depending on the type of business).

But running the startup and raising capital? That’s where the going can get tough.

Serial entrepreneur, Igor Fedenkoff, joins Adam to share his tips on those nitty gritty details of running a startup.

Discover:

  • If Influencer Marketing is really all that it’s hyped up to be;
  • Pointers for managing remote workforce;
  • How risk can affect your personal and professional life;
  • One thing that will make an investor write a check to you;
  • And much more!

Thinking of taking the plunge into the world of business? Tune in!