In this episode of the podcast, Shane Mahoney explores the idea that travel should be all about the individual. He helps people bypass lines at the airport and museums, and experience places that few get to see.Shane talks about what it took to build a successful luxury travel company and all the factors that played into his success. But that's not all! He goes into much more detail about his journey. He covers the importance of consistency, trusting your intuition, and provides valuable insights into their business model. He provides tips and tricks for anyone looking to build a community, as well as sharing information about their efficient system that is unlike any other.Don't miss this episode of 21CE where Shane Mahoney gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his company and how they're changing the travel industry!

Karl Hughes is an entrepreneur who understands the importance of taking risks. In this interview, he discusses what it means to grow up and how entrepreneurship can be a selfish act. He also shares his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs who are thinking about making the switch from a traditional job to starting their own business. Karl started his technical content marketing firm organically after companies began reaching out to him to write blog posts for compensation. He realized there was a large demand for this type of content, and the company took off quickly from there. Starting a company is a big challenge and requires a lot of faith. The window of opportunity for a new startup in the tech industry is relatively small. If you wait too long to get started, you may miss your chance. However, there are still opportunities available for those with the right mix of experience. Hughes explains that managing people and emotions can be extremely difficult and that it took him a while to find coping mechanisms that worked for him. He recommends finding peer groups and mentors, as well as trying to keep up with your physical health. Karl Hughes talks about his business and explains that their writers are all hands-on software engineers who have done this in the real world, and they're not just copywriters who google searched the first few items on that term and then dropped it in there. The goal is to build really good educational content so that even if the reader doesn't buy the product, they're still getting something out of it. Karl loves the impact side of content marketing, and he wants his clients to be successful.

MUSIC: Time Will Tell album, Jodi KrangleJodi Krangle is a voiceover artist who understands the importance of authenticity and delivering a message effectively. As the voice of a brand, she knows that it's all about being a real person that people can connect with. Get useful tips from Jodi on how to create a deeper, more meaningful connection with your consumers through sound.Jodi voiced national and international commercial campaigns for companies like Bissell, Kraft/Capri Sun and Visit Orlando, narrated documentaries, corporate & web/explainer videos for Fortune 500 companies and have been the narration voice for shows on both Slice Network in Canada and HGTV in the US.Josi Krangle won the Sova Award for outstanding narration demo. Being nominated for and winning this award is a big honor, as it is judged by one's peers. Winning an award is a big honor, and something that every voice actor should strive for. "I would say the biggest transformation has been in my mindset and how I view work. Before, I always saw work as something that I had to do in order to make money. And now, I see it more as an opportunity to help people and add value to their lives. This change in perspective has allowed me to approach my work with a lot more joy and enthusiasm. And as a result, I've been able to be more successful in my career."As a voiceover artist, Jodi Krangle understands the importance of context. She knows that in order to deliver a message effectively, she needs to understand not only the words being said, but also the situation in which they are being said. The music and tone that her clients want to use will give her clues as to how they want their voice to sound. Her job is to then take that and deliver it in a way that feels natural and conversational, even if she is just reading from a script.Find out more about Jodi and her work, and get useful takeaways like the following:The thing about voiceover is that it's all about authenticity. You have to be yourself and believe in what you're saying, because if you don't care, neither will your audience. When you're the voice of a brand, you have to be a real person that people can connect with.It is clear that sound plays a vital role in evoking emotion and creating a connection with brands. Those who ignore the sound of their brand are missing out on an opportunity to create a deeper, more meaningful connection with their consumers.An audio logo should evoke the desired emotion in customers by speaking to the company's brand DNA. brainstorm with the company to get a feel for what they are trying to achieve and use this information to create a sound that is unique to them. This will make the audio logo more effective in creating an emotional reaction in customers.

James Bayly, CEO of SubQuery, discusses the challenges of decentralizing data infrastructure and how his company is working to build a decentralized data network. Bayly explains that many of the core infrastructure solutions are still quite centralized and that decentralized data networks could offer more reliable and safe access to data. He also discusses how such a network would be structured and how users would be rewarded for participating. SubQuery allows you to index data off the chain and into a traditional database, making it possible to query and sort data in a way that isn't possible with blockchains alone. This makes for a better user experience and more intuitive applications.

Becky Robinson is the Founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, a company that helps authors and thought leaders create optimal exposure for their books, blogs, and services. She is also the host of the Book Marketing Action Podcast, where she shares content bi-weekly to help authors take action to expand the audiences for their books and work. In addition to sharing about marketing topics, she also talks about publishing choices, social media trends and all the milestones someone experiences from the moment they have an idea for a book.Becky has a passion for helping people reach their goals, and she has used her decade of experience in the industry to write her new book, Reach (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, April 2022). This book provides a clear and structured approach to creating a successful online presence that will create the biggest possible impact for any message. It offers guidance on having realistic expectations and meaningful goals, encouraging readers to reflect on what they want to accomplish and with whom they want to connect. Additionally, it helps readers overcome discouragements, create and repurpose content, and focus on everyday activities that will spread their ideas.

Decisions are about change. To make effective decisions, you need to understand how change works. Change can happen at different levels, from small improvements to big paradigm shifts. Change happens at different speeds, too - some changes are immediate while others take longer to manifest. There are different types of changes, too. Some changes are pre-determined by what will bring joy, pleasure, or happiness. Other changes are more mindful decisions. And some changes are pivotal decisions that should be made with a well-oiled system in place to avoid bias. Michael Moon and Steven Gans are working on a project called "Decisions Zen”, which is a book about how to make better decisions faster, easier, and with less stress. Michael Moon is an author, speaker, and advisor who helps entrepreneurs and executives create disruptive innovation and transformational change. He is the author of Firebrands: Building Brand Loyalty in the Internet Age and Gratitude Protocols: Practical Habits of Solitude, Gratitude, and Abiding Love. Moon is a thought leader in the areas of transmedia branding, customer engagement, and personal growth. He has worked with some of the world's largest brands, including Adobe, Apple, Boeing, Disney, Gap, Nokia, and Warner Bros. Moon's work reflects his belief that we all have the potential to create positive change in our lives and in the world.Dr Steven Gans is the founder and former chairman of the London Institute for Management Studies. He was previously a Professor and Supervisor at Antioch University in California. He is the author of Just Listening: Ethics and Therapy by Steven Gans and Leon Redler. He is an expert in the field of Active / Reflective listening. He is also a facilitator and mentor and has worked with many different people in many different capacities. He is known for his dedication, enthusiasm, and ability to always see the positive in any situation. He is a great listener and motivator and is someone who genuinely cares about helping others. He is an absolute treasure and anyone would be lucky to have him in their life.

Corey is a proven entrepreneur with a focus on security and innovation. He has a people-centric approach to life and leadership, which has led to success in his 25 years in the security industry. In this episode, we'll be discussing the importance of cybersecurity and how it can help protect your business from data breaches. We'll also be talking about the different types of security measures that you can put in place to help keep your data safe. Finally, we'll provide some tips on how to select a reputable cybersecurity firm to help you protect your business.

Charlotte is an entrepreneur and the Managing Partner of Johns Creek Capital – an investment managing company that focuses on mobile home park investments, with a total investor subscription amount of over $4.2M.Numbers-wise, they currently have 20 park investments, and Charlotte herself has also created over $500k in asset value in the past 12 months.Charlotte really comes from humble beginnings and is a first-generation American citizen and college graduate after leaving China with just her belongings at age 16.

RT Custer is a leading figure in the watch industry, with his company Vortic Watch Company rapidly expanding. Vortic Watch Company is a luxury wristwatch engineering & manufacturing company in Colorado. Pairing classic watchmaking techniques and traditions with innovative, modern technology using gorgeous, antique, American-made pocket watch movements to create bespoke wristwatches. He is also the Chief Revenue Officer of Carter & Custer Agency. Custer helps entrepreneurs navigate business ownership through mentorship and community involvement. He is an experienced investor and advisor in consumer products companies and is a sought-after speaker and podcast guest. Custer is a passionate advocate for American manufacturing and the success of small businesses. He is committed to helping others achieve their goals and realise their full potential. Through his companies and appearances, RT Custer leaves a lasting impression on all those he meets.

Drew is the co-founder of Fiat Growth, a growth marketing consultancy that specializes in Fintech. He's passionate about Fintech because he believes that everyone deserves access to financial services that simplify life and help build wealth. However, he recognizes that the current acquisition funnel for Fintech companies is too complicated. That's why he and his team are dedicated to helping companies simplify their acquisition funnel for growth. To date, they've helped companies like Chime, Even, Sundae, breeze., Steady and CoinOut.In this episode, Drew shares his insights on the key factors for success when it comes to growing a Fintech startup, the importance of branding in today's business landscape, business models, and marketing channels for reaching new customers, as well as personal questions such as his most important values. Whether you're a startup or a multi-billion dollar company, this episode is packed with useful information that can help you grow your business.

Pete is the Co-Founder and CEO of Punchlist, an annotation platform that allows teams to give each other feedback directly on graphics, images, websites, and pdfs. The 2-year-old startup has 14,000+ paying users in 39 countries, including companies like Shopify and Subway. Pete has also raised $2M and previously graduated from Techstars Atlanta in 2022. Pete worked as a designer and project manager at multiple agencies for 15 years, helping to construct projects for notable companies such as CNN, American Express, Microsoft, and Ben & Jerry's. He then left his job to teach himself how to write code so that he could build a solution to address the issues he saw in all of those previous projects. Pete spent many late nights and weekends building Punchlist alone before finally deciding to build a team. Thanks to his dedication and hard work, Punchlist is now a successful startup with thousands of satisfied customers.

Prof. Dr Martha Dunagin Saunders has served as an academic and university leader for over 30 years. She is an expert in public relations and crisis communication and has won multiple awards. As the President of the University of West Florida, Saunders established the UWF Innovation Institute, Center for Cybersecurity, and the Office of Equity and Diversity. She also oversaw the reorganisation of the institution's colleges and the creation of two new named colleges. Saunders' vision for UWF is to grow beyond its regional comprehensive university beginnings and become a leader in innovation and cutting-edge academic programs. In this episode, she discusses her career journey, the importance of change and motivation in education, and her views on the future of universities. Dr Saunders also offers advice for aspiring university leaders and shares her daily routine.

Douglas Coles' new book The Sales MBA focuses on the mindset angle of sales, which is often less talked about but more important for top performers. Contrary to many predictions, there is a growing demand for highly skilled sales jobs in the modern economy. Whether you're a salesperson or a knowledge worker, knowing how to influence corporate buyers has become a critical skill. But most sales books tend to be narrow and prescriptive. They focus only on tactics and tools rather than principles and mindset that can re-define your approach. This is a different kind of sales book. In plain and direct language, the author shows what it means to become a Strategist, a Change Agent, and a Decision Architect. Referencing the most crucial research and a wide assortment of field experiences, The Sales MBA explains how companies compete, how organizations evolve, and how people decide. Whether you sell to companies or lead others who do, this book will strengthen your credibility as a trusted advisor.In this interview, Douglas Cole simplifies complex concepts to make them more easily understood. He emphasizes the importance of clarity in business, arguing that it is essential for creating a clear strategy and for salespeople to position themselves as trusted advisors. Cole argues that the modern seller must bring a higher level of skill and expertise to the buying discussion to be taken seriously by corporate buyers. Ultimately, Cole provides valuable insights for anyone in business who wants to improve their clarity and understanding of the mindset angle of sales.

Jason Scott used to think he knew everything and that he was the only one who could do things right. However, he has since realized that this is not the case. He has learned to be curious about possibilities, to seek feedback, and to serve others first. As a result, he rarely encounters obstacles anymore.Jason's experience highlights the importance of learning from others and being open to new ideas. As a leader, it's essential to be able to listen to feedback and take it on board. Additionally, serving others instead of simply looking out for your own interests is a key part of being successful. By doing this, you not only help those around you, but you also set yourself up for success in the future.Jason Scott is a founder of 120VC, a consultancy that helps businesses transform the way they lead by enabling teams to reach their potential. They specialize in project and product leadership, operational efficiency, and organizational change leadership that is people-focused and outcome obsessed.In five years, Jason hopes to be continuing to inspire people to reach for their potential in some capacity. He is motivated by the idea that everyone wants to be successful and improve their quality of life, and so enabling others to do that is important to him.Jason's story is an inspiration to us all. Through his journey, he has shown that it's never too late to learn and grow. Additionally, he reminds us of the importance of helping others achieve their goals. We can all take something away from Jason's story and use it to better ourselves and the world around us.

Mark Drager is the founder of Phanta Media, a branding and creative agency. He is also the host of "We Do Hard Things", a podcast where he interviews business leaders about their challenges and successes. Mark has a deep understanding of what it takes to build something extraordinary and is passionate about helping others close the gap between perception and truth. He is a true champion for those who feel like they always need to prove themselves and his empathy, confidence, and hope are infectious. If you are looking to build something amazing, Mark is the guide you want by your side.

Lizzie Horvitz is the CEO of Finch, a platform that rates products based on sustainability. The Finch platform takes in data from over 200,000 sources to provide accurate ratings for products and uses machine learning to ingest a bunch of attributes and then for each product will give a score based from one to 10. The Finch extension works on your browser and provides recommendations for products on Amazon. It allows you to make better purchasing decisions and also gets to know you as an individual so it can start recommending products you might like. With the increasing demand for sustainable and ethical consumer goods, Finch is positioning itself to be the go-to source for information on sustainable products. The company plans to achieve this by incorporating all the relevant certifications and aspects of sustainability into a one-stop-shop, both consumer-facing and b2b. This will allow consumers and retailers alike to easily find and compare sustainable products. In this episode, we discuss how the EU has stronger sustainability laws than the US and how this affects consumers. We also talk about how individual companies in the US are beginning to take steps in the right direction when it comes to sustainability. Finally, we introduce the Finch platform and how it can help you make better purchasing decisions. Tune in to learn more!

In this interview, William Gammon shares his insights on what it takes to be a successful leader in today's business world. He discusses the importance of setting clear goals and having a plan to achieve them, as well as the importance of mentoring and coaching others. Gammon also provides advice for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to take their businesses to the next level. With 50 years of business experience and a lot of life experience, I asked William about what he believes is the key to happiness and success in life. He also went into detail about the significance of love and compassion, as well as the mentality issue.

In this episode, we speak with Rick West from Field Agent. Field Agent's on-demand, the retail-success platform lets you audit stores, drive trial, and connect with shoppers instantly. He tells us all about the app and how it helps businesses with product photography and pricing information. We also learn how the company is helping brands and consumers alike by providing a one-stop solution for businesses that need reliable data and insights. Finally, we find out how you can make a little extra cash by participating in Field Agent's retail operations.We've covered the following topics in this episode: The Future of Retail, The 12-Year Overnight Success Story, Growth and Innovation, How the Company Made a Success of Its Business Model, How the App Market Can Help You Scale Your Business, Technology and Quality Control are Key for Field Agent's Success, Field Agent's Rick West on Developing a Secure System in the Face of Cyber Threats, How the Company Runs on Two-Week Sprints, Field Agent is all about people, Field Agent encourages its employees to give back to the community through various social responsibility initiatives, Scaling A Business and Managing Data, Helping Brands and Consumers Alike, How Field Agent Is Helping Businesses Improve Their Retail Operations.

Liam discusses the difference between successful and unsuccessful remote teams in this podcast interview. He shares his insights on what makes a remote team successful and how you can use this information to improve your own team's performance. This is a must-listen for anyone who manages a remote team or is considering switching to remote work. Liam Martin is the founder of Running Remote, which aims to allow businesses to manage remote workers just as they would in-person employees to assist individuals and organizations be more productive. The conference is designed for business owners and leaders who want to effectively build and scale their remote teams. At Running Remote, attendees can learn how to stop people from wasting time on distractions and instead finish what is important to them.

This is a story of hope and resilience, proving that it's never too late to achieve your dreams. The protagonist in this story is Natasha Miller, the girl who overcame great obstacles to become a successful entrepreneur. As a teenager, she was forced out of her home and ended up at a youth shelter on Christmas night. However, she didn't let this stop her from pursuing her dreams. She went on to play music on some of the biggest stages in the world and build a multi-million dollar business. In her new book, "Relentless," Natasha Miller shares her most private and personal experiences of struggle, sacrifice, and success to help readers push through any resistance that might be standing in the way of their dreams.

Joshua Freedman is the CEO and founder of Six Seconds, the largest global network dedicated to emotional intelligence.In this podcast interview, he discusses his vision of leadership and how it has transformed over the years. He talks about how each organization needs to decide what it wants to optimize for, and how this will determine the culture that is built within the company. Freedman explains that emotional intelligence is a key ingredient in successful leadership, and that in order to achieve his vision of a world where emotional intelligence is widely practiced, he needs to build an organizational culture of ownership. This allows people to feel invested in the company and its mission, and ultimately leads to better results.Freedman argues that in order for change to happen within an organization, those in charge must be willing to change themselves. He believes that too often, senior leaders expect others to change without first taking responsibility for their own role in the problem. Only by confronting the reality of the situation and committing to change can performance improve.Joshua also discusses how emotional intelligence can be used to improve one's life and career. He also recommends exploring his website for more information on emotional intelligence, including assessment tools and development courses. Finally, he suggests taking advantage of the new coaching elearning course to help support people who are facing difficulties.

In this podcast episode, Edgar discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and reflects on the personal qualities that have helped him succeed. He talks about the importance of being older and wiser, as well as focusing on quality and customer service over simply surviving day to day. He also emphasizes the need for a rebellious spirit in order to truly stand out in today's business world. Ultimately, Edgar's story is one of finding success by staying true to oneself and one's values. By remaining authentic and focused on what is important, he has been able to build a successful company that is respected by its customers. Additionally, his team's rebellious luxury aesthetic sets them apart from other luxury retailers, and their focus on authenticity allows them to connect with their customers on a deeper level. Whether through unique product names or marketing messaging, Edgar and his team are constantly striving to capture the essence of rebellion in everything they do. This podcast episode provides insight into the mind of a successful entrepreneur and offers valuable lessons for anyone seeking to create their own business.

In today's episode, we're joined by Stuart Leo, the founder and CEO of Waymaker.io - intelligent business strategy software that helps users manage business growth and goals dynamically. Stuart talks about the Waymakers leadership curve, a methodology that helps businesses shift people into a place where they want to be. The software platform diagnoses a business, surfaces gaps in the business, and then helps those leaders and teams by answering the seven questions, planning their highest-valued course of action, and then tracking their progress towards it. Stuart shares the practical advice, strategic tips, and business expertise that have already helped to build remarkable results in many organizations around the world. His personable approach combined with powerful lessons from his business and personal life will inspire and appeal to all listeners who are business owners, whether they have a team of one or one thousand.

On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Brian Weaver, Chairman and CEO of Torch.AI. Brian is leading a company creating the world’s most trusted and sophisticated platform for massively scaled, ultra-high performance data processing. Today, business processes are increasingly digital and data is growing in volume and complexity. Torch.AI gives teams a better way: software that instantly understands the very nature of data so that everything that follows is improved. The company has supported stopping fraud at H&R Block, forging better customer relationships for Microsoft, helping GE improve patient outcomes, and creating a more trusted federal workforce. Brian talks about his entrepreneurial path, the city of Kansas City as a great place to live and operate a business, as well as Brian's involvement on the city's development council, personal changes throughout the journey, roles he plays in his organization, and many more interesting topics.

The co-founder of Dermadry, a firm based in Montreal, Canada that provides treatment for people who have excessive sweating, is Mathieu Mireault. The company's name comes from their anti-sweat medical device, Dermadry, which treats Hyperhidrosis — otherwise known as excessive sweating — for feet, hands, and underarms. Mireault and his team are dedicated to helping those who sweat excessively to find relief and improve their quality of life. During the Mathieu interview, I was interested in more than just their products; I wanted to learn about the Canadian startup climate - and how it differs from that of the United States - as well as some other similarities and distinctions, such as company life cycles differences and engagement rates.

For almost 20 years, Heidi Luerra has been on a mission to help creative entrepreneurs sustain themselves independently. She knows this because she's done it herself, bootstrapping RAW Artists Inc. from her kitchen table at age 24.Today, RAW: natural born artists showcases over 200k artists in over 75 cities across the world, and Heidi is pivoting the company to a lean operation with a tech focus. She also works with creative entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses through portability and sustainability, and she invests in some small businesses as well.Heidi's journey has taken her from struggling to market her clothing line at 19 to become the largest independent arts organization in the world, and she isn't done yet. Hear more about her story and her advice for creative entrepreneurs in this episode.

Ashwinn Krishnaswamy is the co-founder of Oklahoma Smokes, which produces a nicotine-free, tobacco-free cigarette substitute for smokers looking to quit. With no full-time employees and no paid media investment in its first year, he created Oklahoma Smokes to >$500k. He has extensive knowledge of starting and growing startups and consumer brands, and also runs an NYC based agency Forge, which works with viral consumer brands that have been rated as Oprah's #1 gift of the year and a snack food brand that has become a viral sensation. In this episode, we discuss the road to entrepreneurship, some of the blunders and traps you may fall into, and some of Ashwinn's lessons on how he applies them to businesses moving forward, including direct-to-consumer companies with certain business models. At the conclusion of the interview, Ashwinn has provided you some of the essential details to consider as you plan for starting a business and expanding it.

Sabrina Horn is an award-winning CEO, communications expert, advisor, and author. She is currently the CEO of HORN Strategy, LLC, a consultancy focused on helping entrepreneurs and CEOs navigate the early stages of their businesses. Sabrina is also a frequent speaker at industry forums and leadership conferences. Her new book, "Make It, Don't Fake It: Leading with Authenticity for Real Business Success" is published by Berrett-Koehler and aims to help executives make the right decisions as they start and grow their businesses for long term success. Sabrina founded Horn Group, a public relations firm, with only $500 and five years’ job experience. Over the course of a quarter-century, her firm has advised thousands of executives and their companies—from the hottest startups to the Fortune 500—and has done so with a special focus on authenticity. Tune in to hear Sabrina Horn talk about her new book!

Carson Tate is all about conversations, stories, and keynotes that will inspire you to look at your job in a new way. She is a prolific writer on the topics of productivity, engagement and leadership. Carson has also been interviewed by leading publications such as the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. In this episode, Carson and Martin talk about productivity strategies for companies and their employees. They also cover how to instil responsibility and get people involved.

Robert Clinkenbeard figured out how to scale his business and work on autopilot while training for Ironman triathlons. His business became more profitable and he was able to sell it in 2016 for a successful exit. Robert is now a business coach, teaching business owners the power of an Ironman Mindset and how to achieve their ultimate vision. He recently launched Ten Percent, a program designed to support organizations and non-profits working towards a more sustainable future.

In order to make the entertainment industry more environmentally friendly, Emellie O'Brien founded her own business, Earth Angel Sustainable Production Services LLC. Her sustainability leadership on The Amazing Spider-Man 2 earned it high praise from critics as "the most eco-friendly blockbuster in Sony Pictures history." Emellie is also a Tory Burch Foundation Fellow, a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alum, and 2018 Inc. Magazine 30 Under 30 Rising Star. She frequently leads workshops and speaks at film festivals around the world on sustainable production.

Denis O'Shea launched Mobile Mentor in New Zealand in 2004. Since then, the company has assisted over 1 million individuals in being more secure and productive with their laptops, tablets, smartphones, and apps. As a worldwide leader in the endpoint environment, the company was named Microsoft’s 2021 Global Partner of the year for Modern Endpoint Management. When it comes to consumers, business development, execution, quality assurance and recommendations for businesses, I also spoke with company CEO Daniel McCarthy, sales manager for New Zealand Jared Pedersen, Craing Guice (President, Managed Services) and VP of products and innovation Shane Sloan.

Listen to Warren Hatch, the CEO of New York-based Good Judgment Inc., which specializes on superforecasting, in the most recent episode of 21st Century Entrepreneurship. In 2011, the US intelligence community's equivalent to DARPA - IARPA - launched a competition to find cutting-edge methods for forecasting geopolitical events. Four years and over 1 million forecasts later – with Philip Tetlock and Barbara Mellers at the University of Pennsylvania leading – GJP emerged as the winner and outperformed intelligence analysts. Good Judgment Inc is now commercializing this winning approach to harness research by the crowd, and their clients benefit from that externally-validated forecasting methodology.

Sam N. Adams and Spencer Rascoff started dot.LA in 2020, which focuses on covering the tech scene in Southern California and organizing local events. It was almost a year after Spencer stepped down as CEO of Zillow Group that he shifted his attention to Los Angeles's technology and startup industry. I spoke with Sam about their business journey, as well as other topics related to the epidemic's context, LA as a location for startups, and ethics they champion in journalism. During the interview, Sam was full of anecdotes, such as Michael Bloomberg's story he learnt about while working for the Bloomberg company. The tale is about how telling the truth is important even if you're losing money, according to Michael.

Chad Peterson had a rocky youth, but it inspired him to achieve great things. Today, Chad is a business broker who specializes in selling businesses. He works with both sellers and buyers to ensure the best outcome for the client.In this episode, he discusses why now may be the best time ever to sell your business and how his company can help you through the process.

The Great Resignation is still on the rise, stellar work relationships should be at the forefront of every leader’s mind right now. We’ve figured out why people are leaving, and now it’s time to figure out how to encourage and develop those who have stayed. As a large business owner in the hospitality industry that has survived the pandemic, Matt Rolfe discusses how leaders can maintain success beyond this point. 

Jackie and Cheri are very good friends and coworkers. The fact that they support each other every day with their work is amazing in itself, but what's more impressive is the amount of power and positive energy they share between them. In our podcast episode, they freely discussed their difficulties and triumphs as individuals, as well as the benefits of having one another in their lives and specific conversations they've had over the years.Jackie and Cheri have co-written a book, "Conversations Worth Having, Second Edition: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement." They teach how to increase interactions, encourage positive change, and significantly improve the results of talks for people, teams, businesses, and communities by using only two simple activities at home or at work, a few of the techniques that can assist you in growing your creativity, productivity, involvement, and potential.

Slater Victoroff is the Founder and CTO of Indico, an enterprise AI solution for unstructured content that emphasizes document understanding. His company recently announced a $22 million Series B raise. Slater spoke enthusiastically about his company's progress and the award-winning AI system, as well as how he had grown it. He was recently named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list.

Kim is a professor at the University of Michigan and author of Positively Energizing Leadership book. He is one of the most downloaded scholars in the organizational sciences. Camerons' research shows a direct relationship between positively energizing leadership and high-performance cultures. If you want to know how people can be positively energized at work, tune in to the episode!

In this episode of the podcast, I talk with author and digital innovation expert Eric Redmond about one of my favourite topics - the technologies that are changing our world. We discuss deep tech, a term used to describe technologies like AI, blockchain and the Internet-of-Things.  Eric also revealed the secrets to becoming a best-selling author.

Lance Tanaka is a global leader in the field of leadership and communication, who has been able to elevate countless individuals from different industries around the world. He uses his extensive knowledge about human behaviour as well as strategy development for success on both an individual level or company-wide scale with Dream & Achieve® (DNA). The elite-level coaching service from Lance is a proven life-changing process that provides executives with personalized attention and guidance to help them reach their full potential. Top 10 investment banks, Top 10 automotive manufacturers, pharmaceutical giants (and many more) all benefit from this unique strategy.

Robbie Samuels is a Business Growth Strategist & Coach, Virtual Event Design Consultant, Executive Zoom Producer, TEDx Speaker, Emcee, Facilitator, Author and top 100 Relationships expert. In his new book, Robbie writes about how you're having trouble finding clients no matter you built a great offer (such as online course, coaching program, mastermind, etc.) You built a great offer (online course, coaching program, mastermind, etc.), but you’re having trouble finding clients. You think the problem is that you have a small email list. The most significant issue is that you produced the offer in a vacuum without consulting likely consumers. As a result, you've come up with a solution that doesn't appeal to your target audience. Let's try this another way: start building an audience before you create the offer. You've already spoken with 80% of the people you'll need to know. In the interview, you'll hear what Samuels has to say about his "Small list, Big results" idea. 

AnneMarie was interviewed about her company Z Speak and how it is bringing GenZ voices to life by amplifying these young people's power in shaping business as we know it. They're digitally native thinkers with global connections who want more inclusion for all humans on earth--and in their way of doing so they’re creating waves right now that will change everything!AnneMarie Hayek is a lifetime student of culture. She has worked as an anthropological cultural investigator and global brand strategist for large brands for over ten years, skilled entrepreneur bringing a creative vision to many types of entities from fast-growing startups to innovative corporations non-profits organizations even presidential candidates she's led initiatives across more than fifty countries serving on multiple boards advocating equity educational economic opportunity in underserved communities.

Alex Sanfilippo started PodMatch.com, a lean SaaS company that connects podcast hosts and guests automatically. In his podcast "Creating a brand," Alex presents useful information from successful executives and subject matter experts on issues that will assist entrepreneurs to make the first or next step in their company the right choice. For this episode, we'll learn more about Alex as a podcast host and entrepreneur, including his tipping points, daily routine, personal and professional growth. Alex also discussed his views on the advantages and disadvantages of social media, generation Z vs. 50+ people, and podcasting's future during the interview.

SOMMER Messtechnik General Manager Michael Sommer has had the opportunity to travel around the world and work with companies from various cultures. He focused on being able to communicate with all of them despite their differences by learning about their needs for products such as advanced water measurement systems. As an international sales expert who works at global levels, he is proud that his company based out of Austria can compete globally due to its high-quality services including designing and manufacturing innovative tools like universal flow meters which are applicable everywhere regardless of political or cultural inclinations within countries they operate in.

Jeff Walker is the creator of Product Launch Formula - a new edition of the #1 New York Times best-selling guide that's redefined online marketing and helped countless entrepreneurs with an estimated $1 billion impact on industry revenue globally. In this episode, Jeff talks about his journey from being a stay-at-home dad to becoming one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the industry. Find out how he overcame obstacles and created an empire with nothing but hard work and determination. (I owe a big thanks to the Jadran Crikvenica hotels and camps for all their help in helping me record episodes during my vacation on Croatian coast.)

In Amazon best-selling book "Niche, Please!, Skyler Irvine shows you how to make your marketing strategy and connections meaningful. The book will teach you the platform that drives results so that in any downturn or change, your brand survives!Small businesses are finding the world has become a much smaller and complicated place. The internet, with all its wisdom, is at their fingertips--and it's not always easy to navigate through that vast ocean of information on your own! That's where Skyler comes in: as the CEO of RenzlerMedia & digital strategist for small business owners who want to grow their reach online. What sets him apart from other media professionals is his ability to create customer personas and marketing strategies tailored specifically towards those companies' specific strengths while playing into current market opportunities like social media advertising or e-commerce sites.

Joe Pulizzi is one of the world’s top content marketing authorities. He has founded three companies, including the Content Marketing Institute (CMI), launched dozens of events, including Content Marketing World. Pulizzi is the recipient of the 2014 John Caldwell Lifetime Achievement Award for content marketing from the Content Council. Content Inc. (book) is the go-to guide to building a solid business by establishing a loyal audience before you sell any products or services. In these pages, Joe Pulizzi provides a lower-risk, better way to build a successful business by re-engineering the process that so often leads to failure: You’ll learn how to develop valuable content, build an audience around that content ― and then create a product for that audience.