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A Safe Haven Foundation is a 501(c)3 not for profit, social enterprise that helps people aspire, transform and sustain their lives as they transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency with pride and purpose. A Safe Haven provides the tools for each individual to overcome the root causes of homelessness through a holistic and scalable model. A Safe Haven’s visible social and economic impact unites families, stabilizes neighborhoods, and creates vibrant, viable communities.

A Safe Haven (ASH) is a social enterprise that provides comprehensive and vertically integrated approach uniquely designed to address root causes of poverty and homelessness for social and economic development to achieve sustainable self-sufficiency. Populations served: Individuals Adults, Families with children, Youth, including Veterans and non-violent re-entry.  ASH Services:   Individualized case management, shelter, food, treatment, education, job training, access to employment & affordable housing. Partnership network: public/private/corporate/foundations and other entities to provide a network that can help deliver a seamless continuum of care, housing and employment and/or resources including funding to achieve financial stability & sustainability. Impact Goal: improved return on investment, efficiencies and results for all stakeholders.

Karl has been out of the studio the past few weeks not feeling well and he is now back and looking forward to having his guests back on.

We are excited to announce the launch of www.kmunitii.com which is going to help organizations spread the word and drive results through their most passionate Super-Fans!

Karl spoke to Ralph Heffelman the Founder and CEO of ICMC and they spoke about what individuals and business owners need to be thinking when planning for a secure financial future.

About ICMC – www.ICMC.com

ICMC is a different kind of wealth management firm focused on the exclusive needs of high net-worth investors. For over 45 years, we have helped our clients identify their financial priorities, develop an optimized plan to attain their objectives, and then manage the process through the ongoing ups and downs in the economy, political and investment markets.

The difference between ICMC and other financial advisors is our familiarity with, knowledge of, and access to a variety of investment options, strategies and opportunities that are typically only available to the ultra-wealthy.

Jim Muir, founder of Experimax, joins Karl on his show this morning and they talk about the importance of repairing technology rather than buy new all the time.  They also talk about the franchise opportunities within Experimax.

Experimax, formerly Experimac, specializes in the sale of certified pre-owned devices. Your local Experimax store can also repair, upgrade or buy your current device, and no appointment is necessary. Stores offer warranty programs, which takes the risk out of buying pre-owned. Experimax was founded by Jim Muir in 2009 and began franchising as one of United Franchise Group's affiliated companies and brands in 2014. Today, there are more than 100 locations across the globe. Experimax stores can be found in Australia, Mexico, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria, Canada, and Uruguay. For more information, visit www.experimax.com.

Robert Hall is a noted author, consultant, and speaker on relationships.

As co-founder and CEO of an international Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software/services company for more than 20 years, Ernst & Young named him a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year in the Southwest and SMU’s Cox Business School named his company one of the fastest growing private companies in Dallas.  Robert sold his firm to a public company and continued on as CEO of his unit for two years.  Robert currently serves as executive coach to a number of CEOs, mostly in public companies.

Robert has authored 150 published articles on business, leadership and relationships appearing in Forbes, The New York Times, and The CEO Magazine.   His latest book, Amazon best-seller, This Land of Strangers – has been called “the most important book of the decade” by Rick Boyatzis Ph.D., co-author of Primal Leadership.

Robert’s presentation, “Relational Leadership for the Coming Stakeholder Revolt,” will address how today’s more demanding (outspoken, tech-savvy, politically-charged, multi-generational) stakeholders – employees, customers, shareholders, partners – is a game-changer for how leaders.  www.robertehall.com

READ ROBERTS' ARTICLE

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-crossroads-addressing-stakeholder-revolt-robert-hall

About iDue Systems

Pillar Five is a business development diagnostic tool which enables owners and experts to objectively identify the life-cycle stage of any business, highlight essential building blocks that may have been overlooked, and provide the next action steps in the correct sequence, in minutes. 

Their focus at iDue Systems, LLC is to reduce the current death rate of small businesses by developing innovative software solutions that enable experts to better assist their clients in creating sustainable businesses.

As part of the nFLXn Point Group’s Closed Door Sessions Audio Series Karl spoke to Jim Davis about what a business owner should think about when choosing a law firm.

Jim Davis handles all types of commercial and intellectual property disputes, including patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and trade secret disputes. During his 32-year career, he has prosecuted and defended virtually every type of commercial claim, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, corporate and partnership dissolution, fraud, securities fraud, negligent misrepresentation, unfair competition, tortious interference with contractual relations, and business defamation before courts and arbitration panels throughout the United States

Jim earned a J.D., with distinction, from University of Kentucky College of Law and a B.S., with distinction, from University of Kentucky College of Business & Economics.

About FBFK

When you need legal services, you want to be confident that your attorney has what it takes to help you. At the same time, you need to get the most value for your money. Our law firm offers the best of both worlds – high quality legal representation at a reasonable rate.

Your relationship with your attorney is an important one. Unlike the large law firms that might treat you like just another impersonal file that needs to be completed, our attorneys offer professional and personal attention to each case. FBFK’s goal is to create long-term relationships with their clients, rather than just a one-time opportunity to earn huge legal fees without concern for value.

They offer high-quality work, within a reasonable time, at a fair cost. Before undertaking a new project, they help their clients analyze their legal needs within the context of their business plan to ensure a successful result at the closing table or in the courtroom. They work with their clients to establish realistic budgets and goals for their situation. They will do the same for you.

Perla Tamez is an inspired visionary, an international speaker with a keen ability to motivate others to discover their true potential. With candor, humor, and wisdom, she challenges teams to transform their experiences with adversity into tales of hope and triumph. Perla’s vast entrepreneurial endeavors, educational experiences, and international exposure have positioned her to communicate with broad audiences in a manner that is heartfelt, effective, and captivating.

Karl had a great conversation with Susan MacNicol this morning.

Susan MacNicol has more than 25 years of business experience spanning several industries including media, entertainment, retail, higher education and data. Her roles have ranged from marketing, employment branding and client relations, to sales, recruiting and training.

After a successful management career at both domestic and international companies, including Fortune 500 organizations, Susan established her marketing consulting firm in 2001. Through her company, she has completed projects for non-profits, small businesses and enterprise level companies. Some clients include: Experian, Nielsen, Charter Business, Office Max, Sears Holdings, Ericsson, Charter Cable, Time Warner, Level 3 Communications, International Channel Networks, United Artists/Regal Cinemas, Columbia College Chicago, BCCA (Broadcast Cable Credit Association) and Johnson & Johnson.

Specific areas of focus throughout her career include: corporate and regional recruiting and employment branding; local and national sales, advertising, promotions and publicity campaigns; domestic and international marketing, events and corporate sponsorships; client relations, training and business development.

Prior to establishing her marketing consulting firm, Susan held sales and marketing management positions at HSA – High Speed Access Corp, STARZ Encore Group, Orbit Satellite and Radio Networks (Rome, Italy), Samuel Goldwyn Studios, Columbia TriStar Television Distribution and Columbia Pictures (Sony Pictures Entertainment).

Gaming, a fast-paced and ever-expanding multi-billion dollar-a-year market, has shaped our culture and driven innovation for consumer experiences.  As businesses re-tool to meet and exceed loyalty-challenged consumer expectations, enterprises are well-served by taking cues from this nontraditional industry.

Bill Bronske, Senior Solutions Architect – Artificial Intelligence, Globant

Bill has over 20 years’ experience delivering custom solutions and commercial software products in key engineering roles. He is the chief architect responsible for Globant’s OTT platform, Signal, a video services platform that powers native mobile client apps, consoles, and smart TVs. His passion to deliver optimum partner value has earned the confidence and repeat business of many startups, mid-size and enterprise customers.  Bill is an inventor of four patented internet technologies and currently leads Globant’s AI and engineering efforts in Seattle.

About Globant

Globant, a digitally native software services company of over 10K members strong and founded in 2003, empowers organizations through digital and cognitive transformations.  Globant’s organizational fitness lifecycle and deep pockets of expertise in the latest technologies and trends enables our customers to stay ahead of their markets.