Enterprise Podcast Network

Ethan Kramer, the Founder and CEO of Ethan Kramer Creative, a boutique digital marketing agency that specializes in working with social and live selling fashion boutiques joins Enterprise Radio. He has over 10 years digital marketing experience working with startups, Fortune 500 companies, and some of the world’s largest ad agencies.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Ethan Kramer discuss the following:

* What is your background? How did you get into social and live selling for fashion boutiques?

* Why should small businesses and fashion boutiques consider live selling to grow their sales?

* What are some recommendations and advice you give to your own clients on how to improve their social and live selling efforts.

* You are the first CommentSold certified Partner. Why do you use the platform? Why do you recommend others do as well?

* What is your ad agency doing differently that has allowed you to grow so fast in such a short period of time?

* How can businesses establish more real connections with their clients online?

* What is some advice you have for entrepreneurs new to using Facebook Ads?

* What does the future of the live selling space look like?

Ethan Kramer is the Founder of Ethan Kramer Creative, an agency that focuses exclusively on social and live selling eCommerce campaigns for boutique fashion shops. They are the first agency to be awarded CommentSold Certified Partner Status. The team is also a Facebook Marketing Partner and a Manychat Agency Partner.

In short, Ethan Kramer Creative helps people find new customers and grow their monthly revenue with ads. However, what differentiates the agency is their sole focus and understanding of social/ live selling and work with a specific niche (in addition to their outstanding results). They specialize in the new, fast growth, live selling industry as an advertising agency that has solutions with guidance, daily management, and more, that this client and this newly developing field is lacking . They also help clients understand how the industry is trending and what they need to do to get to the next level, what ads work, how to leverage the personality behind their brand and how to take control of their long term sales with apps, Facebook groups and more.

“We sell their personalities and not their clothes, we sell their communities and not their websites. We replace the in-store experience and help their clients get a better idea of the clothes they will buy before they do.” says Ethan.

Plus, they operate as the “anti ad agency” in a space known for it’s false promises and unethical tactics, we flip the switch. With over 25 years combined agency experience, we decided to keep all the good, and remove all the bad, to create the agency of our (and our client’s) dreams.

Website: www.ekcreative.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: facebook.com/aytonzvi

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/adsforboutiques

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/ek-creativeco

Facebook: facebook.com/EKCreativeTeam

Instagram: instagram.com/ekcreativeteam

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Nancy Knous, Lisa VanArsdale and Judy VanArsdale, Managing Partners at 3rivers, an online tool they created to help industry advisors and planners focus on running their practice joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Nancy Knous, Lisa VanArsdale and Judy VanArsdale discuss the following:

* What was happening within the financial industry landscape that compelled you to develop 3rivers? What gap was it filling in the industry?

* What do each of you bring to the table that you identified as a pillar of the program?

* What types of information have you recently added to the tool that address current industry trends?

* Explain the process once the customer signs up.

* What is the biggest misconception among your clientele and industry peers that you’re looking to shed light on?

Judy VanArsdale is an LPL Financial Advisor and Partner at Lakeview Wealth Management in Deer Park, IL and a Managing Partner at 3rivers. Judy is in the top 1% at LPL Financial and has a seat on the LPL Advisor Council and the LPL Government Relations Council, serving as Board President. She was named to Forbes “Best in State” for 2020 and 2021 and Forbes “Top Women Advisors” for 2020, and has been an advocate and voice on behalf of the industry for many years. 

Nancy Knous, CFP® is Founder and CEO of Benchmark Wealth Management in Memphis, TN and a Managing Partner of 3rivers. She brings 30 years of experience as a financial planner and is a SmartVestor Pro. Her registrations, held with LPL Financial, include Series 7, 63 and 24, and she is licensed in 25 states. She is a graduate of New Memphis Institute, formerly The Leadership Academy, a professor of Personal Finance at the University of Tennessee School of Pharmacy, and has delivered talks at several national leadership conferences for LPL Financial.

Lisa VanArsdale is an LPL Financial Advisor and Partner at Lakeview Wealth Management in Deer Park, IL and a Managing Partner at 3rivers. She grew up in the business of financial services and has worked at Lakeview Wealth Management since high school. Now a partner, Lisa currently leads operations for the firm while also supporting portfolio management and financial research. Lisa holds her series 7 and 66 and has health and life insurance licenses. She currently sits on the Advisor Inclusion Council, Government Relations Council, Independent Advisor Institute Advisory Board at LPL Financial. 

Together, they created 3rivers, a training tool for financial planners and advisors to help run their practice as a business and become their best advisor self. This monthly subscription-based service takes advisors and planners on a developmental journey with new resources and insights added bi-weekly that focus the strengths that these three women bring to the industry table: company finance and value, personal and professional growth, and business processes and workflow.

Website: www.my3rivers.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: facebook.com/my3rivers

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/my3rivers

Instagram: instagram.com/my3rivers

Twitter: twitter.com/my_3rivers

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Composer Lecco Morris and Lyricist Justin K. Rivers join the eMusician Podcast Show to talk about successfully launching a new album during Covid.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Lecco Morris and Justin K. Rivers discuss the following:

* What inspired you to create an album during Covid?

* Did the distance between your creative team make it harder to work together?

* How did you manage to record 20 musicians during lockdown?

* How much did the album reflect the reality of the pandemic?

* What do you hope this project accomplishes?

Composer Lecco Morris and Lyricist Justin K. Rivers write songs that blend cinematic imagery with timeless, sophisticated melody. From torch songs to poetic anthems, from wry comedy to devastating heartbreak, their work transcends time and place. Love and loneliness, haunted city evenings, the joy of a summer sunrise, Morris & Rivers explore vibrant stories and colorful places. They take you on journeys and bring you back forever changed.

Website: ffm.to/wethenighthawks

Facebook: facebook.com/morrisandrivers

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Raviv Nadav, the CEO and founder of Kino by Kinetx, a video conferencing platform designed for real engagement and workplace productivity joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Raviv Nadav discuss the following:

* The pandemic was (and is) a significant disruption to the workforce in terms of how and where employees have done their job.  Have there been surprising take-aways for the business world in regards to remote working?

* So studies are showing that productivity has gone up as employees have worked remotely.  What has been the Achilles heel for remote workers?

* You’ve created a videoconferencing technology.  How is this different from say a Zoom or GoToMeeting sort of platform?

* I understand your technology allows people to “focus in” and have direct conversations within a group.  How does this work and are there applications outside of the workplace?

Raviv Nadav is Founder and Chief Solutions Architect of Kinetx Co and the Kino video space platform for virtual conversations that feel personal. He is a strong believer in technology solutions that support human connection and is a serial entrepreneur.

Website:  https://www.kino.live

Social Media Links:

Instagram: instagram.com/kinobykinetx

Facebook: facebook.com/KinoByKinetx

Twitter: twitter.com/KinoByKinetx

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Rob Shallenberger, Co-founder and CEO of Becoming Your Best Global Leadership, and  co-author of the new book “Do What Matters Most: Lead with a Vision, Manage with a Plan, Prioritize Your Time” joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Rob Shallenberger discuss the following:

How did Do What Matters Most come about?

You talk about three habits that less than 1% of people do, that you call life-changing. What are the habits?

What are two of your biggest lessons learned that came from the time-management/productivity research?

Which of the three habits would you say is your favorite and would have the biggest impact in someone’s life?

Do you have a couple of examples of how these habits impacted a person’s life or a team in an organization?

Rob and Steve Shallenberger, Founder and CEO of Becoming Your Best Global Leadership, are devoted to helping individuals and organizations achieve their maximum potential. Steve has successfully led companies in four different industries and has a keen understanding of how to thrive in business. Rob has trained and coached hundreds of companies around the world, including many Fortune 500 organizations, in leadership, planning, and time-management.

Previously, Rob served as an F-16 Fighter Pilot in the Air Force for 11 years. Their new book is Do What Matters Most: Lead with a Vision, Manage with a Plan, Prioritize Your Time (BK Publishers, Inc., May 18, 2021).

Websites: becomingyourbest.com | DoWhatMattersMostBook.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: facebook.com/BecomingYourBest

Twitter: twitter.com/BYB

Instagram: instagram.com/becomingyourbestglobal

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Campbell Hatchard, Regional Vice President of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region joins Enterprise Radio to discuss how and why companies in the Asia-Pacific region rely on Cloud Inventory® to achieve enterprise inventory control around the world, no matter whether connected or disconnected to their core systems.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Campbell Hatchard discuss the following:

* Can you tell us how Cloud Inventory is helping its 3,000 plus customers around the world know the exact state, location and authenticity of their inventory? 

* What benefits do your customers see with the enhanced visibility into their inventory? 

* I understand you are directly responsible for all business in the Asia-Pacific region. What’s different about managing inventory in that part of the world? 

* What are some of other the challenges you help solve for in other parts of the Asia-Pacific and Australia? 

* How does the power of Cloud Inventory help your customers meet local business processes? 

Campbell Hatchard is Regional Vice President, APAC and uses his expertise with Cloud Inventory® to provide valuable solutions to companies across key industries such as Engineering & Construction, MedTech, Mining & Energy, as well as Wholesale Distribution and Manufacturing.

With over 25 years of supply chain experience, Hatchard applies his technological proficiency to provide the knowledge and tools that organizations require to gain better visibility, agility and velocity across their supply chains. His core competencies include managing an organization’s operational supply chain including warehousing, transportation, reverse logistics, process improvement and optimization as well as workforce management, and financial management. Hatchard is also skilled in building strong client relationships and leading high-value sales engagements – on-premise or in the cloud – that deliver real business value. 

Based in Kansas City, Cloud Inventory’s global team empowers organizations with real-time inventory visibility across all points in the supply chain and delivers mobile-first solutions that solve today’s supply chain challenges. 

Website: cloudinventory.com

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/dsi-cloudinventory

Facebook: facebook.com/dsimobile

Twitter: twitter.com/dsimobile

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Lesley Hensell, a partner and Co-founder with Riverbend Consulting, which focuses on solving critical problems and offering effective growth strategies for sellers on Amazon and other e-commerce platforms joins eCommerce Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Lesley Hensell discuss the following:

* Give us a little of the backstory on Riverbend Consulting, and how you got started?

* What is something every company or brand needs to know before trying to sell on Amazon?

* What are some of the biggest mistakes a brand or seller makes when trying to sell on Amazon?

* What are marketing strategies a business on Amazon should consider if trying to stand out from the competition?

* In your experience, what aspect of being an Amazon seller is the most underestimated?

SUMMARY: There are experts around the world who can help you successfully navigate the Amazon platform…make use of them!

Lesley Hensell is a partner and Co-founder with Riverbend Consulting, whose 50+ employees solve critical problems and offer effective growth strategies for sellers on Amazon and other ecommerce platforms. Lesley oversees Riverbend’s client services team. She has personally helped hundreds of third-party sellers get their suspended Amazon accounts and ASINs back up and running.

Lesley leverages two decades as a small business consultant to solve the underlying business issues in online retail businesses, resulting in improved operations and profitability. She has been an Amazon seller for a decade, bringing first-hand knowledge on what it takes to be successful on the channel. A lifelong Longhorns fan, Lesley earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and volunteering for A Wish With Wings, a wish-granting organization for little Texans with life-threatening conditions.

Website: riverbendconsulting.com

Social Media Links:

Instagram: instagram.com/riverbendconsulting

Twitter: twitter.com/RiverbendConsul

Facebook: facebook.com/RiverbendConsultingLLC

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/riverbend-consulting-amz

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Renee Pastor, Founder and Wealth Manager at The Pastor Financial Group in New Orleans, where she specializes in managing her clients’ 401(k)’s while they are still working joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Renee Pastor discuss the following:

* What is a self-directed brokerage account, and how is it different from more traditional 401k plans?

* What sort of advantages does a self-directed brokerage account offer the participant?

* There has been a rise in the number of U.S. employers that now offer an SDBA option. Why do you think this is?

* How do you help your clients in managing their SDBAs? How do you help them minimize risk?

* What advice do you have for someone considering an SDBA?

Renee Pastor is a Wealth Manager and Founder at The Pastor Financial Group, and brings over 30 years of experience in wealth management to the table. Renee strives to provide quality financial advice to help her clients achieve their goals and live a financially intentional life. She manages client investments to limit risk, all while preserving assets during volatile markets and fostering long-term portfolio growth. Renée specializes in retirement planning and 401(k) management for families and individuals nationwide. In 2020, she was recognized as one of Forbes’ Top Women Wealth Advisors.

Securities offered through Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation (MACC). Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through GWM Advisors LLC DBA Goss Advisors, a registered investment adviser. Goss Advisors and the Pastor Financial Group are affiliated entities to MACC and under common control of NewEdge Capital Group LLC.

Website: www.thepastorgroup.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: facebook.com/thepastorgroup

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thepastorgroup

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Dr. Randy Ross, author of multiple international bestselling books, including his latest “Hope Rises: Make Your Life, Love & Leadership Soar” joins Enterprise Radio. He is also the CEO of Remarkable and a former Chief People Officer.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Randy Ross discuss the following:

* What is your definition of hope and why is it important?

* What are the four core beliefs of hope?

* How can you instill hope in your children?

* How can you still hope in your employees?

* How can we use hope to get through this COVID-19 pandemic?

* You have a free gift to help us put it into practice?

Dr. Randy Ross is a compelling communicator, craftsman of culture and best-selling author of multiple books, including his latest, Hope Rises. Working with brands like GE Appliances, Cox Communications, Compass Group, Chick-fil-A, Keller Williams and the Intercontinental Hotel Group, he has inspired and enabled countless people to find new passion and purpose in their work, work better together in teams and have greater influence and impact.

As the CEO of Remarkable! and a former Chief People Officer, Dr. Randy Ross utilizes his experience to engage audiences worldwide with his keen insight and contagious humor. He is a messenger of practical wisdom and needed hope, untangling the biggest challenges facing today’s business leader, tomorrow’s workforce and the future marketplace.

Website: HopeRises.Live

Facebook: facebook.com/createremarkable

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Ross Blum, the CEO of Skyline Robotics a company that is automating robots in the workforce joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Ross Blum discuss the following:

* What is Skyline’s vision?

* What is unique about your robotic platform? How does it work?

* Why did you start with a window washing robot?

* What other types of critical task robots will you offer in the future?

* Why is it important for the world to adopt automation in the workforce?

Ross Blum joined Skyline as COO in December 2020. He will oversee day-to-day operations in Israel and the USA. Prior to joining Skyline, Ross served as the COO of Quidd, a a Sequoia Capital-backed startup.

At Quidd, Ross developed and oversaw strategies across cross-functional teams to drive business results, managing all elements of day-to-day operations (Engineering, Product, Finance, HR, Content Production, and Partnerships). Ross led the sale of Quidd to Animoca Brands, completed in Q4 2020.

Prior to Quidd, Ross was the CAO for pingmd, where he led a sale of the company in December 2016. Prior to pingmd, Ross earned his J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of law (and admission to the NYS Bar Association), an M.S. from Georgetown University in Sports Management, and a B.S. in Business Management from Babson College.

Website: skylinerobotics.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: facebook.com/SkylineRobotics

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/skyline-robotics

Twitter: twitter.com/roboticskyline

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