Career and Job transition – The Mentors Radio

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, renowned global consultant and prolific, best-selling author Ram Charan, Ph.D., shares with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie observations on reshaping markets and organizations before it’s too late. Learn the role of discipline, respect, resilience, credibility and trust. Charan reveals the five blockages to success, how to detect forces reshaping markets ahead of others, the need for ongoing curiosity, wonder and learning, velocity and cash, Sam Walton’s 10-minute exercise, the CEO as emperor and the twin destroyers of ego and narcissism, and the importance of Joint Planning Sessions which as the key to alignment and commitment. Charan predicts that 40 percent of today’s companies will not exist in a meaningful way just 10 years from now. Listeners will also learn some of the influencers in Charan’s life. There is so much packed into this interview-don’t miss it!

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host John Phillips engages Steven Garner, a brilliant and pioneering technologist specializing in open source systems. Their discussion focuses on how technology can be a game-changer for anyone’s business.  Originally from New Zealand where he was  National Accounts Manager for Apple Computer during the 1984 introduction of the Macintosh, Steve’s understanding of current technology and how it can transform certain aspects of a business is superb. Since immigrating to the U.S. many years ago, he has consulted for many businesses, analyzing and integrating their information systems. He founded a municipal fiber optic provider in the Midwest in 1996, pioneering the deployment of optical Internet. Since then, Steve has assisted many businesses digitize their information and securely migrate their systems to open source, cloud-based technologies. Through his focus on open source systems, Steve helps organizations contain their costs with customized solutions that have industrial strength and reliability. To reach Steven Garner, send a message using the Contact Page.

According to statistics referenced in March 2017, there are more than 38 MILLION home-based businesses in the U.S. Twenty percent of these earn $100,000 to $500,000 a year. Seventy percent are successful within 3 years of launching, and most of them are cheap to start.  So, if you are considering—or already running—a home-based business, you’re not alone!  In today’s episode, The Mentors host John Phillips talks with two seasoned and successful home-based business owners—Catherine Moran and Kent Mast—who are both with Hope in a Can. Over the next 55 minutes, you’ll learn what’s involved in …launching a home-based business, the challenges as well as the rewards, some tips for success, and how to discern whether a home-based business opportunity is right for you—regardless whether it’s something to allow you to stay home with your family, or useful as a second income stream or as a retirement income. The discussion is fun and lively, including some caller questions. Enjoy!

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In this episode host Ric Brutocao talks with Ken Strottman, founder of Strottman International, a unique design and marketing firm that creates toys—from concept and design to final product—as part of powerful, unique, brand-experience marketing campaigns. His clients include firms such as Wendy’s, Lowe’s, and many more. Prior to launching his own firm, Ken was VP of Mattel Toys, but before Mattel, as he puts it, he literally started his career journey in the toilet! Quite funny. His journey—even his unexpected exit from Mattel and segue to creating his own company—is one of persistence and internal growth along the way, following what he does best. His fabulously interesting (and, at the time, sometimes devastating) failures served as some of his best learning experiences along the way.  There’s so much in this show, you just have to listen and enjoy!!

In this episode, host Tom Loarie talks with three inspiring women CEOs and entrepreneurs—Laura Raynak of Executive Talent Scout, Heather Lerner, executive director of Happy Hollow Foundation, and Nola Masterson, a seasoned CEO, global executive and board leader serving on public company, venture-back private company and nonprofit organization boards—reveal their tips for success on “The Mentors” radio show this Saturday. Fast-paced, and fun, with lots of take-away insights! Enjoy!

If you don’t know much about the three mentors who host THE MENTORS radio show, then you don’t want to miss this episode! You’ll hear each of The Mentors—Ric Brutocao, John Phillips and Tom Loarie—reveal their inner motivations and learnings in life and business.  What changed them for the good? What mistakes did they make?  What advice would they give a young professional as he finds his way in life and career? The only way to find out these answers to these questions and more is to listen to the show. Enjoy!

The Mentors Host Tom Loarie gets Captain Thomas Foley, Chaplain, USAF, to share the secrets he’s learned over the years for finding success, purpose, happiness and a sense of fulfillment in life and in work, no matter what you do.  As we celebrate July 4 — Independence Day, and as we reflect on the courage, self-sacrifice and common sense of our nation’s Founding Fathers, it seems only fitting that we take a short 50 minutes to reflect on how we can honor those men and the principles and individual freedoms for which they sacrificed their lives, by being the best we can be—inside and out!

Radio host and mentor CEO Ric Brutocao talks with Michael E. Flynn, (shown left) co-partner-in-charge at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Orange County, CA office. Although the legal firm was recently named Top Ten in the country and Top 16 in the world, Mr. Flynn delivers practical, down-to-earth tips and strategies for business owners, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in living the best life they can.  Listeners will learn how and why it is so important to have an ethical, trusted and sharp attorney in your back pocket, so to speak. Mr. Flynn shares useful information to help listeners avoid potential problems with government agencies, tax authorities and the business community, how to recognize signs that indicate it’s time to give that attorney a call and get some legal advice, and why online legal resources may not be as sufficient as many think. Young law professionals will find interesting Mr. Flynn’s passion and path to a legal career, a profession he truly enjoys, not to mention the role his father played in his decision—a story you’ll have to listen the show to find out. 

Most people don’t think of “heart” when discussing business, but that’s changing. On this episode of “The Mentors” radio show, host Tom Loarie talks with business professor and former Nevada state legislator Valerie Weber, Ph.D. on “The Art and Heart of Business.”… Listeners will learn what this phrase means, and why embracing it sets business owners and their businesses apart from the competition.  You’ll also learn about Dr. Weber’s varied career path, her experience serving as an elected Nevada state legislator, and her passion to teach and coach current and burgeoning leaders in the art and heart of business.

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John Phillips, Ric Brutocao, Tom Loarie & producer Karen Walker

Want a behind-the-scenes look at the superb CEO Mentors you hear each week as hosts of “The Mentors” show?  Now’s your chance!  Listen as producer Karen Walker interviews “The Mentors” CEO hosts Ric Brutocao, John Phillips and Tom Loarie in a way that reveals their inner motivations and principles in business and their personal reasons for reaching out to YOU by hosting the show. You’ll also enjoy some fun exchanges, and hear guest JW, a 26-year-old young professional, get mentored about career growth and life balance.