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EVs Are Essential. But Are Visionaries in the Driver’s Seat? With Ken Boyer

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on November 19, 2024

Elon Musk may make the most noise, but he’s not the only one shaping the future of EVs. Along with the CEO of American stalwart GM and the leaders of Ceer and Monolith is a restless billionaire who may be the Vietnamese version of Musk. Their breakthroughs and struggles are the focus of a new book by an EV, automobile and supply chain expert.

The success of EVs is a tricky balancing act — from consumer reluctance to supply chain and production headaches, and each of these visionaries has their own solutions. And if the future of the planet may literally depend on carbon-free transportation, then our world rests on their shoulders.

Ken Boyer discusses the future of EVs and the five visionaries leading the charge. What they do next will help shape the fate of our planet. But what’s driving them — a hunger for profits, a desire to green the world, or both — and will they succeed?

Tune in to hear Ken’s thoughts on:

  • Who is leading the charge in the electric vehicle revolution?
  • Can EVs be affordable to the mass market and better for the environment?
  • How can existing automakers fend off the challenge from Chinese companies?
  • Are we trading one problem – use of fossil fuels – for another – use of rare earth metals for batteries?
  • Will technology improve to make EVs more palatable?
  • What role does government play in the EV revolution?
  • And much, much more!

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Evaluating Any Tech Org—No Coding Required | Insights from a Veteran Leader, With Douglas Squirrel

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on November 12, 2024

Do your tech advisors – everyone involved in delivering a technical solution, including developers, data scientists, product managers, testers, and the like – grasp the needs of your organization or one you might consider acquiring or investing in?

Where is your tech strategy strong?

Where does it need improvement?

Is your investment in salaries and equipment paying off, or is your money disappearing into a bottomless pit?

Douglas Squirrel coaches business teams on how to create and align on goals, discard good ideas that don’t fit the strategy, and deliver high-impact, customer-visible results.

Tune in to hear Douglas’ thoughts on:

  • How can you know whether those expensive software engineers you have are really worth their eye-watering salaries?
  • Is IT just a cost center or can you actually make a profit from it?
  • Everyone loves to blame software bugs for bad service. Should we just accept that tech is always going to screw things up?
  • Tech folks always say they’re “agile”, but it seems to take forever to get anything done. How can we get better results faster?
  • Is AI going to make programmers obsolete?
  • Can engineers really learn to speak customers’ language and understand what they need?
  • And much, much more!

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Mastering Financial Strategy: Cash Flow, Profitability, and Growth, With Ahuva Gruen

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on November 5, 2024

In this episode, we’re joined by Ahuva Gruen, a seasoned Fractional CFO and CPA with over 20 years of experience in financial strategy.

Ahuva will share her expertise on maximizing profitability through profit analysis, effective cash flow management, and strategic growth planning. She’ll provide actionable advice on how business leaders can optimize their finances, make informed decisions, and achieve sustainable growth.

Listeners will learn practical tools and strategies to enhance their financial stability, target the most profitable areas of their business, and plan for long-term success.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help elevate your business to new heights.

Tune in to hear Ahuva’s thoughts on:

  • What are some key strategies that businesses can use to analyze their profitability by location or service, and how can this information guide their decision-making and resource allocation?
  • Can you share some practical tips on how businesses can manage their expenses effectively without compromising on quality? How does effective cost management contribute to overall profitability?
  • What are the most common mistakes you see businesses make when it comes to cash flow management, and what strategies can they implement to improve their cash flow forecasting and credit management?
  • When evaluating new revenue streams or potential growth opportunities, what factors should business leaders consider to ensure these initiatives are financially viable and align with their long-term goals?
  • How important is it for businesses to regularly assess their Return on Investment (ROI) when pursuing growth initiatives, and what tools or methods can they use to make these assessments accurately?
  • And much, much more!

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Avoiding Common Marketing Mistakes and Maximizing ROI, With Hamlet Azarian

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on October 29, 2024

Ready to supercharge your marketing game?

In this episode with guest, Hamlet Azarian, we are diving into the biggest pitfalls that can derail your marketing efforts—and giving you powerful, actionable strategies to sidestep them!

From setting clear, impactful goals and deeply understanding your audience to harnessing data insights and staying agile in the fast-paced digital world, we’ll break down exactly how to amplify your ROI and fuel sustainable growth.

Tune in for the tools you need to make every marketing move count!

Tune in to hear Hamlet’s thoughts on:

  • What are some common mistakes businesses make when defining their marketing objectives?
  • How can businesses ensure they truly understand the needs and preferences of their target audience?
  • What are the key metrics businesses should focus on to measure the success of their marketing campaigns?
  • Can you provide examples of how data analysis has helped businesses improve their marketing strategies?
  • How important is it for businesses to adapt to changes in the digital landscape, and what are some effective strategies for doing so?
  • And much, much more!

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Making Sure Everyone Organization-wide Works on the Right Stuff, With Josh Seiden

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on October 22, 2024

People are working hard in your company…but often on the wrong stuff.

This happens widely because teams are told what to build from leadership, causing them to lose track of what their customers want. It’s important to keep in mind that organizations exist to provide some kind of value to people, yet too often they don’t have a clear understanding of who these people are or what they need. What’s needed is a system that, foremost, considers customer behavior.

Applying an Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework, gives organizations the ability to align teams around customer needs and focus them on company strategy. OKRs help with prioritization, create clarity, and most of all, help teams deliver results. Objectives are the goals you set and provide a clear why. Key Results answer the question, “What will our customers be doing differently if we achieve the objective?”

OKRs tell a story: You haven’t “succeeded” until you see your customers behaving differently. Key results are what we measure along the way.

Josh Seiden has worked with hundreds of organizations as individual contributors, leaders, founders, and consultants. He helps organizations fuse strategy, become customer-centric, and utilize evidence-based decision-making to become more agile (with a lowercase “a”), make better products, and achieve greater success.

Tune in to hear Josh’s thoughts on:

  • Why is it that so many people end up working on the wrong stuff?
  • How can a focus around customer’s needs enable clear guidance on what to work on?
  • How is it true that everyone has a customer?
  • How do teams work through the OKR-creation process?
  • What key principles guide your OKR implementation?
  • How do OKRs give people the autonomy to learn their way forward — to ask and then answer key questions?
  • What implications do OKRs have for leadership, management, and culture?
  • And much, much more!

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From the Streets to Spiritual Awakening: A Journey from Addiction to Empowerment, With Yankel Meislin

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on October 15, 2024

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Yankel Meislin, whose extraordinary journey from a high-risk life of addiction to a profound spiritual awakening is nothing short of inspiring.

Yankel’s life took a dramatic turn, from selling drugs and leading a high-stakes existence to embracing a life of sobriety and spiritual fulfillment.

Discover how an ultimatum and a pivotal encounter with a Chassidic Rabbi transformed his path, leading him to adopt a new way of living rooted in Jewish tradition and the 12-step program.

Yankel shares his wisdom on overcoming self-sabotage, turning failure into success, and igniting one’s inner flame. He also discusses his unique approach to coaching, focusing on helping others discover their true identities and passions.

Tune in to hear how Yankel’s experiences have shaped his mission to empower others and find out how you can apply his insights to create meaningful change in your own life. Whether you’re facing personal challenges or seeking inspiration for growth, this episode offers invaluable lessons on resilience, transformation, and living with purpose

Tune in to hear Yankel’s thoughts on:

  • Can you share with us the pivotal moment that led you to make a dramatic change in your life from drug dealing to pursuing sobriety? What was going through your mind during that period?
  • What were some of the key factors that helped you transition from addiction to recovery, and how did the 12-step program play a role in this transformation?
  • Your spiritual journey has been a significant part of your recovery. How did you discover your “G-d of your understanding” within Judaism, and what impact did this have on your recovery and personal growth?
  • You mention serendipitous meetings with a Chassidic Rabbi as a turning point. Can you elaborate on how these encounters influenced your decision to embrace Chassidic traditions and how it has shaped your current life?
  • In your work with clients, what are some of the most common ways people sabotage themselves, and how do you help them overcome these obstacles?
  • Turning failure into success is a theme in your story. Can you provide an example of a significant failure you experienced and how you managed to turn it into a successful outcome?
  • You speak about igniting one’s inner flame. What practical steps or strategies do you recommend for individuals to find and nurture their own passion and purpose?
  • In your opinion, what lies at the end of confronting and overcoming one’s deepest fears, and how can this process lead to personal empowerment?
  • Mental fitness is as crucial as physical fitness. What are some practices or routines you advocate for maintaining mental well-being, especially during challenging times?
  • In a world that can often feel overwhelming or depressing, what are your strategies for staying happy and motivated? How do you maintain a positive outlook amidst adversity?
  • You’ve authored a book titled The Journey to OZ. Can you tell us more about the themes of your book and how it ties into your personal journey and mission?
  • And much, much more!

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Helping People Find Freedom, With Adam Goldman

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on October 8, 2024

In this episode, we talk with franchising expert, Adam Goldman, to explore how franchising can serve as a powerful exit strategy for those looking to break free from the confines of corporate America.

We’ll discuss the opportunities franchising offers for individuals seeking financial independence and the ability to take control of their career paths.

Learn how franchising can be a practical and profitable way to transition from employee to entrepreneur, offering a proven business model with the support you need to succeed.

Whether you’re dreaming of more flexibility or pursuing a passion, this episode provides key insights into how franchising can help you achieve personal and professional freedom.

Tune in to hear Adam’s thoughts on:

  • How much money do franchises make?
  • How expensive is it to invest in a franchise business?
  • How much time do I need to commit to a business as a franchise owner?
  • What identifies if a specific franchise is a good fit for someone?
  • Is a franchise consultant the same as a franchise broker?
  • Is a franchise loan the best option?
  • And much, much more!

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How to Get Featured on TV and Radio Interviews, With Mitch Carson

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on October 1, 2024

In this episode, we sit down with media expert Mitch Carson to uncover the secrets to landing TV and radio interviews.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, author, or thought leader, gaining media exposure can dramatically boost your credibility and visibility.

Mitch breaks down three simple yet powerful steps that anyone can follow to get featured on major media outlets.

Learn how to craft a compelling pitch, build relationships with media contacts, and position yourself as an expert in your field.

If you’ve been wanting to amplify your message and reach a broader audience, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you get started!

Tune in to hear Mitch’s thoughts on:

  • What are the keys to getting booked on TV?
  • Is TV still relevant today?
  • Who is a good candidate for TV/Radio interviews?
  • Is media training necessary?
  • How can you utilize the content post interviews?
  • Where should someone target their exposure?
  • When is a good time to get featured?
  • Can I expect to get on TV in NY or LA?
  • And much, much more!

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Raising Entrepreneurs, With Margot Bisnow – Part 2

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on September 24, 2024

For the first time, most Americans want to become entrepreneurs. But how do parents raise their children so they have the right traits to succeed?

Many parents resist letting their children figure out their own path because they think it means encouraging pursuits that aren’t serious. But only doing what their parents think will make them successful results in young people becoming dispirited and unhappy.

Parenting expert, Margot Machol Bisnow, interviewed 70 entrepreneurs and their parents to learn what’s needed to successfully incubate an entrepreneur.

She joins Adam once again for Part 2 of their conversation on “Raising Entrepreneurs”.

Tune in to hear Margot’s thoughts on:

  • Why did you write your book?
  • What did you learn about raising kids?
  • How do you define an entrepreneur?
  • Can you tell us about the people you interviewed?
  • Was there one characteristic all of these entrepreneurs had that was similar?
  • I notice a lot of them played sports, can you tell me what that had to do with entrepreneurship?
  • What is the one way in which every entrepreneur was raised the same?
  • Did many of them have a little business when they were young? In other words, did many of them seem like little entrepreneurs when they were in high school?
  • What is the most important rule to raising entrepreneurial kids?
  • How about your own kids, did you raise them to be entrepreneurs?
  • What about failure?
  • Why is your book so important now?
  • And much, much more!

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Proactively Design Your Exit, With Joe LoPresti

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on September 17, 2024

In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked aspect of entrepreneurship: planning your exit strategy.

Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, having a well-thought-out plan for how you’ll step away from your business is crucial for long-term success and financial security.

Join us as we explore expert insights on proactive business exits and wealth management strategies with our special guest Joe LoPresti, author of the book Exit By Design.

Together, we’ll discuss the key components of integrating wealth management into your business strategy, how to start planning your exit early, and the benefits of doing so. This episode is packed with actionable tips and valuable advice for business owners who want to secure their financial future and leave a lasting legacy.

Tune in to hear Joe’s thoughts on:

  • What should a business owner be thinking about if they want to monetize the business value in the next few years?
  • What do you mean when you talk about the Freedom Point?
  • Why do most business owners, something like 80%, regret selling one year later?
  • What is a Proactive Planning Team OR Virtual Family Office OR Team-based Model and how can it help business owners achieve their most important goals?
  • What is the Sellability Score you talk about and why is it important for business owners to know theirs?
  • Explain the role of a Personal Chief Financial Officer in a business owner’s life.
  • And much, much more!

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