Crummer Hour

Host Clara Mount interviews Dr. Mary Conway Dato-on, Professor of International Business and Social Entrepreneurship. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Spring 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Dr. Conway Dato-on and selected Crummer alumni and students featuring discussions on the importance of international marketing, her career in social entrepreneurship, and how all of us can become more thoughtful consumers.

00:34 -- Introduction of the Crummer Hour panel

04:00 -- Importance of international marketing and social entrepreneurship

22:50 -- Career philosophy; always being ready to pivot

25:20 -- Teaching philosophy, challenging student thinking

31:09 -- Meet and greet with Dr. Conway Dato-on

32:20 -- Women in business

41:46 -- International business

46:09 -- Corporate social responsibility

53:18 -- Personal and professional development

57:00 -- Closing message to the Crummer community

The Six New Rules of Business: Creating Real Value in a Changing World by Judy Samuelson -- https://amzn.to/3wQV0S1

Global Handbook of Impact Investing: Solving Global Problems Via Smarter Capital Markets Towards A More Sustainable Society by Morais & Herman -- https://amzn.to/3g6EUNs

Who Can You Trust?: How Technology Brought Us Together and Why It Might Drive Us Apart by Rachel Botsman -- https://amzn.to/3uLZGXW

Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett -- https://amzn.to/3fKQAGU

Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu

Global Links Initiative -- https://globallinksus.com/

Rally -- https://www.rallysea.com/

IPADE Business School -- https://www.ipadebusinessschool.com/

He For She -- https://www.heforshe.org/en

Kaufman study on Economic Engagement of Mothers -- https://www.kauffman.org/entrepreneurship/reports/entrepreneurship-employment-motherhood-wage-penalty/

Guest -- Dr. Mary Conway Dato-on,

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-conway-dato-on/

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator -- J.B. Adams

Host -- Clara Mount

Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

Sound Editing -- Aaron Trnka

Production Assistance -- Kyle Sawyer

 

Host Clara Mount interviews Dr. Keith Whittingham, Associate Professor of Sustainable Enterprise and Corporate Social Responsibility. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Spring 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Dr. Whittingham and selected Crummer alumni and students featuring discussions on sustainable business practices, working in coffee production, and a fascinating takeaway from Dr. Whittingham’s favorite rock band.

00:40 -- Introduction of the Crummer Hour panel

02:39 -- UN sustainable development goals and Artifx Cafe

28:00 -- Career philosophy and differentiating fascination from passion

32:58 -- Meet and greet with Dr. Whittingham

34:07 -- Sustainable business

40:07 -- Role as a small business owner and founder of Artifx Cafe

43:55 -- Dr. Whittingham’s Crummer experience

48:18 -- Personal and professional development

56:25 -- Closing message to the Crummer community

Becoming by Michelle Obama -- https://amzn.to/3c1Rigp

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown -- https://amzn.to/34vx6iS

Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day by Jay Shetty -- https://amzn.to/34vSnZX

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown -- https://amzn.to/34rHHvd

Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu

Artifx Cafe -- https://www.artifxcafe.com/

United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals -- https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/

Howard University -- https://home.howard.edu/

Guest -- Dr. Keith Whittingham, https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithwhittinghamphd

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator -- J.B. Adams

Host -- Clara Mount

Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

Sound Editing -- Aaron Trnka

Production Assistance -- Kyle Sawyer

Host J.B. Adams interviews Natalie Hayes Schmook, the founder and owner of Hayes Wealth Advisors LLC. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview that was recorded and broadcast earlier in 2020. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Ms. Schmook and selected Crummer alumni and students.

Keywords: business, entrepreneurship, finance, Hayes Wealth Advisors, Crummer, Rollins, The Great Recession

00:50 Introduction of the Crummer Hour panel, which includes:

Lovelyn Findley, current student in PMBA 60

Maura Aman, current student in EAMBA 37

Kyle Sawyer, current student in EAMBA 37

Gerard Mitchell, MBA ‘18

03:48 Crummer Connections Introduction: Natalie Schmook describes her role at Hayes Wealth Advisors and what she loves about it.

Mentioned in this segment:

Hayes Wealth Advisors LLC: https://www.hayeswealthadvisors.com/

07:35 Backstory: Natalie Schmook describes her upbringing in Jacksonville, Florida, including her early business influences from her entrepreneurial father.

Mentioned in this segment:

Staples: https://www.staples.com/

Louisiana State University: https://www.lsu.edu/

13:50 Crummer Experience: Natalie Schmook discusses her experience in the 3/2 program at Crummer and shares her advice for business students.

Mentioned in this segment:

Crummer Graduate School of Business: https://crummer.rollins.edu/

Crummer 3/2 Accelerated Management Program: https://www.rollins.edu/admission/application-guide/admission-options/accelerated-management-program.html

MapQuest: https://www.mapquest.com/

19:32 Early Career: Natalie Schmook shares her career journey after graduating with her MBA, including her experience in corporate work, franchising, and business ownership.

Mentioned in this segment:

SunTrust Bank: https://www.suntrust.com/

Sport Clips: https://sportclips.com/

Orange Theory: https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us/

30:40 Host J.B. Adams welcomes Natalie Schmook to the second half of the show and introduces her to the Crummer Hour panel.

32:16 Natalie Schmook answers questions about the financial industry, including how she entered the industry, her work as a wealth advisor, and advice for others entering the industry.

Mentioned in this segment:

Jim Cramer: https://www.cnbc.com/jim-cramer/

Financial Planning Magazine: https://www.financial-planning.com/magazine/

Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/

BlackRock: https://www.blackrock.com/us/individual

PIMCO: https://www.pimco.com/en-us/?showSplash=1

42:25 Natalie Schmook answers questions about being a small business owner and founder.

45:35 Natalie Schmook answers questions about her Crummer experience.

Mentioned in this segment:

Procter & Gamble: https://us.pg.com/

Southwest Airlines: https://www.southwest.com/

47:46 Natalie Schmook answers questions about her personal and professional development.

Books mentioned in this segment:

Getting Things Done by David Allan: https://amzn.to/35PyxJY

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/35PIvLC

How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://amzn.to/3qAYOnD

As an Amazon Associate, Victor Media Group earns from qualifying purchases.

Podcasts mentioned in this segment:

How I Built This: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this

Planet Money: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510289/planet-money

The Indicator: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510325/the-indicator-from-planet-money

Also mentioned in this segment:

Strategic Coach: https://www.strategiccoach.com/

52:00 Natalie Schmook answers questions about adapting during the pandemic.

Guest Info

In this show, host J.B. Adams interviews Tadar Muhammad, the Senior Vice President of Workforce Development at Home Builders Institute. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview that was recorded and broadcast earlier in 2020. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Mr. Muhammad and selected Crummer alumni and students.

Keywords: business, motivation, nonprofit, networking, Home Builders Institute, Crummer, Rollins

00:50 Introduction of the Crummer Hour panel, which includes:

Gerard Mitchell, MBA ‘18

Gerardo Abril, MBA ‘20

Kyle Sawyer, current student in EAMBA 37

Kevin Thacker, current student in EAMBA 37

03:43 Crummer Connections Introduction: Tadar Muhammad describes his current role at Home Builders Institute and what he loves about it.

Mentioned in this segment:

Home Builders Institute: https://www.hbi.org/

07:33 Backstory: Tadar Muhammad describes his upbringing in Chicago, including the early lessons he learned from his parents.

Mentioned in this segment:

Ponderosa Steakhouse: https://www.pon-bon.com/

09:55 Early Career: Tadar Muhammad describes how he found his way to Home Builders Institute and shares his advice for young people who are searching for their careers.

Mentioned in this segment:

The Walt Disney World Resort: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

15:15 Crummer Experience: Tadar Muhammad discusses the reasons he chose to pursue an MBA, including his professional development goals, and shares advice for current and prospective MBA students.

Mentioned in this segment:

Crummer Graduate School of Business: https://crummer.rollins.edu/

27:05 Host J.B. Adams welcomes Tadar Muhammad to the second half of the show and introduces him to the Crummer Hour panel.

29:15 Tadar Muhammad answers questions about his industry, including his work in the non-profit sector, how Home Builders Institute changes lives, and advice for getting into the industry.

36:53 Tadar Muhammad answers questions about leadership and motivating others.

42:12 Tadar Muhammad answers questions about his Crummer experience, including advice to future and current MBA students.

48:23 Tadar Muhammad answers questions about his personal and professional development, including his advice for students and other professionals.

Books mentioned in this segment:

Great Teams by Don Yaeger: https://amzn.to/2XxX8ic

As an Amazon Associate, Victor Media Group earns from qualifying purchases.

Guest Info

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tadar-muhammad-mba-97b0b2a/

Credits

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator / Host: J.B. Adams

Executive Producer: Gerard Mitchell

Sound Editing: Aaron Trnka

Production Assistance: Kyle Sawyer

Diahann Smith Finds a Win-Win in a Career in Marketing

Overview

In this show, host J.B. Adams interviews Diahann Smith, who currently serves as the Director of Marketing and Business Development for Florida Dairy Farmers. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview that was recorded and broadcast earlier in 2020. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Ms. Smith and selected Crummer alumni and students.

Keywords: marketing, business development, networking, Florida Dairy Farmers, Crummer, Rollins

00:45 Introduction of the Crummer Hour panel, which includes:

Mallory Bliss, current student in EAMBA 37

Kyle Sawyer, current student in EAMBA 37

Clara Mount, MBA ‘20

Gerard Mitchell, MBA ‘18

03:02 Crummer Connections Introduction: In this segment, Diahann Smith describes her current role at Florida Dairy Farmers, her work in marketing and business development, and what she loves about it.

Mentioned in this segment:

Florida Dairy Farmers: https://www.floridamilk.com/

08:08 Backstory: Diahann Smith describes her upbringing in Puerto Rico, including the role models who shaped her approach to business and her relocation to Florida.

16:15 Early Career: Diahann Smith describes her early career, including her transition from an interest in pharmacy into marketing.

Mentioned in this segment:

Orlando Sentinel: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/

20:40 Crummer Experience: Diahann Smith provides insight into the reason she chose to pursue an MBA, shares advice for current students, and reflects on how her Crummer MBA shaped her career.

Mentioned in this segment:

Crummer Graduate School of Business: https://crummer.rollins.edu/

30:35 Host J.B. Adams welcomes Diahann Smith to the second half of the show and introduces her to the Crummer Hour panel.

32:45 Diahann Smith answers questions about the Florida Dairy Farmers and Florida milk.

Mentioned in this segment:

Florida Dairy Farmers Sustainability Goals: https://thebusinessdownload.com/the-sunshine-state-mooves-toward-higher-dairy-production-and-sustainability/

34:55 Diahann Smith answers questions about advice for job seekers, including how to find a company that is a good fit for the job seeker.

Mentioned in this segment:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/

40:39 Diahann Smith answers questions about leadership, addressing the transition from being an individual contributor into a management role.

45:05 Diahann Smith answers questions about personal and professional development, sharing her philosophy about continuous learning and providing advice to other professionals.

Books mentioned in this segment:

Good to Great by Jim Collins: https://amzn.to/2LhmXjA

As an Amazon Associate, Victor Media Group earns from qualifying purchases.

53:24 Diahann Smith answers questions about adapting to crisis or challenging situations, sharing some insight into how Florida Dairy Farmers responded to the COVID pandemic.

Guest Info

https://www.linkedin.com/in/diahann-smith-29095619/

Credits

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator / Host: J.B. Adams

Executive Producer: Gerard Mitchell

Sound Editing: Aaron Trnka

Production Assistance: Kyle Sawyer

Overview:

With his creative upbringing, Joshua Snyder MBA’10 never expected to find himself as a leader in the technology industry. Now he serves as the VP of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at PowerDMS, a company that provides comprehensive, cloud-based compliance and content management solutions to help organizations reduce risk and liability. Listen and learn from Joshua Snyder’s perspective on business relationships, feedback, career growth, and networking.

02:39 -- Current role at PowerDMS

09:45 -- Early business influences and upbringing

16:53 -- Crummer MBA experience

21:57 -- Post-Crummer career

31:49 -- Q&A on the technology industry

40:00 -- Q&A on Joshua Snyder’s Crummer experience

45:32 -- Q&A on skills he applies at his current role

48:19 -- Q&A on advice for professionals

As an affiliate, Victor Media Group may earn from qualifying purchases.

Books

David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell -- https://amzn.to/3gNbsfq

Resources:

Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu/

PowerDMS -- https://www.powerdms.com/

Joy & Tom Studios, Inc. -- www.joyandtomstudios.com

The Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship -- https://crummer.rollins.edu/centers-excellence/advanced-entrepreneurship/

Cari Haught Coats -- https://www.accendoleader.com/

Credits

Guest -- Joshua Snyder, https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuasnyder31/

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator / Host -- J.B. Adams

Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

Sound Editing -- Aaron Trnka

Production Assistance -- Kyle Sawyer

In this show, host J.B. Adams interviews Cameron Dawson, who currently serves as Chief Market Strategist at Field Point Private, a boutique private bank and wealth advisory firm that seeks to emulate the large, established institutions, but to serve as an alternative.

Her first exposure to business came when, as a teenager, she moved to Miami to pursue a career as a professional ballet dancer. After spending a year at UCF, she enrolled at Rollins College and participated in the 3:2 program to complete her MBA at Crummer. As a part of EAMBA 17, Ms. Dawson focused on the finance track with help from Dr. Clay Singleton.

After graduating, she received the Edward Moses scholarship, studied to take the CFA, and landed her role with Bank of America where she ultimately served as Director, Senior Equity Analyst in the Chief Investment Office.

The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview first broadcast in the fall of 2020. Listen as Cameron Dawson shares:

● The foundations of business she learned through her career in ballet

● How she found a new passion for finance through Crummer

● Her journey as she broke into the finance scene in New York City

● Advice for other Crummer alumni on paying it forward

In the second half of the show, a panel of Crummer alumni and students interact with Ms. Dawson to learn more about her career in finance. The panel consists of Clara Mount (MBA’20), Gerardo Abril (MBA’20), Regan Gunter (MBA ’22), and Kyle Sawyer (MBA’22).

Guest Info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-dawson-cfa-89754b22/

Credits

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc.

Creator / Host: J.B. Adams

Executive Producer: Gerard Mitchell

Production Assistance: Kyle Sawyer

www.victormediagroup.co

In this show, host J.B. Adams interviews Serg Albino, Co-Founder and CEO of ecoSpears, an impact venture delivering cost-effective and eco-friendly cleantech solutions to destroy persistent organic pollutants from our land and waterways. Mr. Albino is a serial entrepreneur with a long career in technology, engineering, and consulting. He graduated from Crummer in 2010 as a part of SMBA 05.

The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview first broadcast in the fall of 2020. Listen as Serg Albino shares:

● How his company ecoSPEARS finds innovative solutions to challenging environmental problems

● The challenges he overcame immigrating from the Philippines to live in New York City and then Orlando

● His experience as an aerospace engineer and how he came to study at Crummer

● How he applied lessons from the Crummer domestic consulting course to his approach as a consultant

In the second half of the show, a panel of Crummer alumni and students interact with Mr. Albino to learn more about his career as an entrepreneur. The panel consists of Gerard Mitchell (MBA’18), Clara Mount (MBA’20), Gerardo Abril (MBA’20), and Kyle Sawyer (MBA’22).

Guest Info

LinkedIn

Credits

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc.

Creator / Host: J.B. Adams

Executive Producer: Gerard Mitchell

Audio Editing: Aaron Trnka

Production Assistance: Kyle Sawyer

www.victormediagroup.co