Enterprise Podcast Network

Atholl Duncan, Chair of Black Isle Group, leadership performance development specialists, and an international executive coach joins Enterprise Radio. Certified by INSEAD, he also studied leadership at Harvard and Cranfield. His new book is: Leaders in Lockdown: Inside Stories of COVID-19 and the New World of Business.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Atholl Duncan discuss the following:

* What are the most memorable stories of the “Leaders in Lockdown” ?

* How will the world of business change because of what we have all been through with COVID?

* What are the main themes of change which you have gathered from global business leaders?

* How much do you think the world will change or will many in business want to get back to the way things were?

* Will the pandemic change what it means to be a successful business leader?

Atholl Duncan is Chair of Black Isle Group, leadership performance development specialists, and an international executive coach. Certified by INSEAD, he also studied leadership at Harvard and Cranfield. A former journalist and television producer, he worked for BBC News for more than 20 years. His new book is: Leaders in Lockdown: Inside Stories of COVID-19 and the New World of Business.

Website: www.athollduncan.com

Social Media Links:

Black Isle Group Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/black-isle-group

Black Isle Group Twitter: @BlackIsleGroup

People also listened to this: Kip Lewis, founder of Lewis Investments in Round Rock, Texas, on How to Succeed in Real Estate Investment and Development

Kip Lewis, the Founder of Lewis Investments, a real estate investment and development company based next door to Austin in Round Rock, Texas. joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Kip Lewis discuss the following:

How did your background and experience prepare you for starting Lewis Investments? Can you share with our listeners a bit about your education and jobs you had prior to forming Lewis Investments?

With very little money to your name, how were you able to buy investment properties? Can you describe your first transaction of the property you bought in Round Rock?

What obstacles did you face as a young businessman?

How did you balance work and family life as you grew your company and raised children?

Are there pivotal moments during your career that stand out?

After 30 years in business, what advice would you give to a young person with the same dreams?

Kip Lewis, the founder of Lewis Investments, has been passionately involved in the restoration of the historic downtown area of Round Rock, Texas for over 25 years. Kip and his team at Lewis Investments, a real estate investment and development company, acquire and redevelop properties in the district.

Founded in 1992, Kip created the company’s focus to identify undervalued and poorly managed Commercial Real Estate Opportunities. Some of the company’s core assets owned are RV and MH Properties in Texas, which the company self manages and continues to develop and acquire this asset class. Additionally, Kip and his team at Lewis Investments also develop “build to suit” properties with the intent to hold the triple net lease properties as long term core holdings.

Outside of the day-to-day transactions, Kip and his team are passionate about giving back to the community. Philanthropic service is a core principle at Lewis Investments. Kip leads the company in proudly supporting organizations including, The Innocence Project, The Other Ones Foundation, Central Texas Food Bank, and many more. Learn more about the work Kip Lewis and his team are doing by visiting http://lewis-investments.com/giving-back.

Website: http://lewis-investments.com

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lewis-investments

Facebook: facebook.com/lewis.invest512

Twitter: twitter.com/lewisinvest512

Instagram: instagram.com/lewis.investments

People also listened to this:  One on One with Kango’s Sara Schaer

Sara Schaer, the Co-Founder and CEO at Kango, an app-based childcare and ride share service joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Sara Schaer discuss the following:

* What is Kango and what was the inspiration behind starting the company?

* How did the name ‘Kango’ come about?

* Before being the co-founder and CEO of Kango, what did your previous resume look like?

* What sets Kango apart from other transportation/childcare companies?

* What does the future for Kango look like?

* Do you have any advice for others looking to start their own business, especially those in the tech space?

Sara Schaer is the co-founder and CEO of Kango, an award-winning, app-based ride and childcare service for busy families. Schaer is a Silicon Valley veteran who helped grow the Snapfish global product team from a team of two product managers through the company’s acquisition by HP in 2005. Previously, Schaer worked as a senior consultant for Accenture and as a product manager for InsWeb (later sold to Bankrate) through its IPO.

Schaer received a B.A. in Political Science from Stanford University and an MBA from ESSEC Business School in Paris, France. Schaer currently resides in San Francisco with her husband and two sons. In her free time, she is an avid traveler and volunteer mentor at Technovation, an organization which encourages STEM learning in young women.

Website: https://kangoapp.co

Social Media Links:

Facebook: facebook.com/kangoappco

Instagram: instagram.com/kangoapp

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/dolightful-inc

Twitter: twitter.com/KangoAppCo

People also listened to this: Fluid Truck is Disrupting the Way Businesses Rent Vehicles

James Eberhard, the CEO and Founder of Fluid Truck, a technology-based truck rental platform that helps businesses rent and pick-up vehicles from nearby locations 24/7 joins Enterprise Radio. 

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest James Eberhard discuss the following:

How did Fluid Truck Start?  

How would you describe Fluid Trucks mission?  

What are the challenges for small to medium sized businesses when it comes to renting regular trucks?  

Can you speak about your latest deal with Lightning Systems and an order of 600 electric vehicles?

Fluid is expanding nationally, how important are those local (Denver) relationships for growing and scaling a business?  

How can you get an edge in the competitive tech-space?  

James Eberhard is a serial tech entrepreneur and a recognized visionary in the mobile industry. In 2016, James founded his current company Fluid Truck, a mobile app that allows peer-to-peer sharing of vehicles to increase the efficiency and accessibility of truck renting and encourage community sharing of resources.  

Prior to Fluid Truck, James founded Mobile Accord, Inc., which pioneered mobile donations to nonprofits, notably launching the text donation program that raised +$40 million in collaboration with The Red Cross and US Department of State following the devastating 2018 earthquake in Haiti.  

Later, James created and launched GeoPoll, the leading mobile survey platform in emerging markets with a database of over 240 million users and a robust multi-model survey platform.  

Prior to founding Mobile Accord, James founded and created 9 Squared, Inc., a mobile content and services company that launched one of the first multi-platform mobile content delivery systems in the United States. Under his leadership, and with less than $50,000 in start-up capital, 9 Squared quickly evolved into a leading mobile content and services business. In 2004, 9 Squared was acquired by Monstermob Group, PLC.  

James currently lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife, Suzanne Philion, and their four children.

Website: www.fluidtruck.com

Social Media Links:

Instagram: instagram.com/fluidtruck

Facebook: facebook.com/FluidTruck

Twitter: twitter.com/fluidtruck

People also listened to this: Conduct Business Both Profitably and Sustainably

Peggy Smedley, an award-winning journalist and technology expert and author of her new book “Sustainable in a Circular World” joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Peggy Smedley discuss the following:

What has led you to write Sustainable in a Circular World? Share a little bit about the work you do that has brought you to this point.

In the book, you talk about the forces shaping sustainability including generational differences. Why is now such an important time to recognize the different generations and the role they play in sustainability?

Can you tell us a little bit about the screener generation?

How can we move from our current throwaway economy to a more circular economy?

In the book, you explain that we need to move from grey to green. What do you mean by that?

How is technology going to play a role in climate change?

How can environmental, social, and financial come together to build up the digital age and lead to real transformation?

Peggy Smedley is an award-winning journalist and technology expert. During her 25-year career she has extensively covered IoT, manufacturing, construction technology, and most recently sustainability, circularity, and resiliency. She is founder and president of Specialty Publishing Media (SPM); editorial director of Constructech and Connected World; radio host of The Peggy Smedley Show; and author of her new book Sustainable in a Circular World (SPM, December 2020), which follows her first book, Mending Manufacturing (2004).

Website: sustainablecircularworld.com

Social Media Links:

Instagram: @peggysmedleyshow

Twitter: @Peggy_Smedley

People also listened to this:  The Balancing Act: Entropy versus Continuous Improvement

Jake Kreuz, the Founder and CEO of Vital Red Light which develops light therapy products for human health optimization joins Enterprise Fit Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jake Kreuz discuss the following:

How did your Entrepreneurial journey begin?

Tell us about Vital Red Light and how it all got started.

How did you pivot from investment banker to the beauty/wellness/tech space?

What do you want inspiring entrepreneurs to know?

What has been the peak and the pit of your career, and what have you learned from both?

What can we expect next from you as an entrepreneur and Vital Red Light?

Jake Kreuz is the founder and CEO of Vital Red Light which develops light therapy products for human health optimization. At Vital Red Light, Jake and his team are bringing innovative products to market that are at the intersection of traditional medical technologies and preventive, consumer-driven health solutions.

Prior to founding Vital Red Light, Jake was an investment banker at Raymond James and HC Wainwright where he focused on the biotechnology and medical technology sectors. Jake received a finance degree from the University of Arizona where he was a top ranked NCAA Division I golfer.

Website: https://vitalredlight.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: facebook.com/vitalredlight

Instagram: instagram.com/vitalredlight

People also listened to this: The Balancing Act: Entropy versus Continuous Improvement

Dr. Andrew Temte, President and Global Head of Corporate Learning at Kaplan North America, a global educational services company joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Andrew Temte discuss the following:

How do you identify and curtail organizational entropy?

How can leaders facilitate a culture of trust?

How can leaders realize the benefits of a diverse organization by fostering a culture that encourages everyone to bring their ‘whole self’ to work?

How can embarking on a continuous improvement journey result in more balanced individuals, teams and organizations?

What other ingredients are essential for maintaining trust over time?

Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA, is President and Global Head of Corporate Learning at Kaplan North America. A thought leader on issues related to workforce reskilling and upskilling, he is the author of “Balancing Act: Teach Coach Mentor Inspire”. His 30+ year career includes teaching and executive leadership roles in both professional education and higher education institutions at Kaplan. An accomplished musician and leader of the rock band, The Remainders, he is active in numerous fundraising events and committees in the La Crosse, WI, community.

Website: https://kaplan.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: facebook.com/AndrewTemte1

Twitter: instagram.com/andrewtemte

Twitter: twitter.com/AndrewTemte

People also listened to this: Universum’s Employer Branding NOW Report with Stefan Müller-Nedebock

Stefan Müller-Nedebock, the Global Director of Consulting at Universum, that is the global leader in employer branding joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Stefan Müller-Nedebock discuss the following:

* Tell us about Universum. When were you founded and what is the mission and vision of the company? 

* You recently conducted an annual Employer Branding Report. Tell us more about the overall aim of the report?

* What are some key findings of the report? 

* From your findings, why do you think startups are seen as a less significant talent threat compared to two years ago? 

* Do you believe that hiring will return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2021? 

* Why is recruiting and employer branding so important during economic downturns? 

* What are some industries that have benefitted from the Covid-19 job market? 

* Are they the same industries that were cited in the last report or has there been a shift in the job market hiring needs? 

* What should companies must do to become or stay competitive when attracting talent? 

* What stuck out to you most or surprised you about the findings this year? 

* How can the report aid HR managers or companies as they get ready for the second half of 2021? 

Stefan Müller-Nedebock is a senior member of Universum’s Consulting team with eight years of experience in the field and with an international exposure due to global projects and work experience in Sweden, China, Germany and the US. 

Universum is the global leader in employer branding and was founded in Sweden in 1988 by Lars-Henrik Friis Molin. Universum surveys 500.000 students and professionals annually and provides insights, communication solutions and strategic consulting services to more than 1.200 clients worldwide. Universum has offices in Stockholm, Helsinki, Moscow, Paris, Cologne, Basel, Johannesburg, New York, Singapore and Shanghai. Prior to joining forces with Universum, Stefan was a co-founder of a small consulting firm supporting clients in Germany regarding HR marketing and Employer Branding.

Website: universumglobal.com

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/universum

Twitter: https://twitter.com/universumglobal

People also listened to this: A Glimpse Into the Future with Donna Loughlin

Donna Loughlin, the President and Founder of LMGPR a PR agency working on visionaries shaping tomorrow joins Enterprise Radio. She is also the host of the Before It Happened Podcast Show.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Donna Loughlin discuss the following:

* What is the Before It Happened Podcast Series?

* What is your inspiration for the show?

* Who are some of your noted guests and stories we will hear about?

* What will your listeners learn from the podcast series?

* How can our audience listen to Before It Happened?

Donna Loughlin is President & Founder of LMGPR known for her work with futurists and innovators.  She has launched more than 500 companies taking them from stealth to market leaders since forming her agency in 2002.

On the Before It Happened Podcast she will take us on a journey into the future.  The narrative podcast features visionaries and the moments, events, and realizations that inspired them to change our lives for the better.

Website: Lmgpr.com | BeforeItHappened.com

Social Media Links:

Instagram: @beforeithappened

Twitter: @before_happened

Facebook: facebook.com/Before-It-Happened-Podcast

People also listened to this: Amy Will, the fierce female entrepreneur, on a mission to inspire women to reach their highest potential, together

Amy Will, the Founder of Girl Gang The Label and Girl Gang the Podcast joins Enterprise Radio to discuss being a female entrepreneur on a mission to inspire women.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Amy Will discuss the following:

Tell Us about Girl Gang The Label + Podcast.

How did your Entrepreneurial journey get started?

What do you want inspiring entrepreneurs to know; specifically our female audience?

What has been the peak and the pit of your career, and what have you learned from both?

What can we expect next from Girl Gang and Amy Will overall? Any new projects we should know about?

Female Founder Amy Will started her first e-commerce business at the age of 24 years old with a $100 Etsy gift card, and has since launched 4 successful brands. Before starting Girl Gang, Will held the role of Marketing Director at Tower Paddle Boards (of Shark Tank fame), having also started as their first employee. Will graduated from California Lutheran University with a Major in Communications, and was born and raised in Ventura. She moved to Los Angeles in 2014 to scale her first ecommerce business and establish a centralized office space. 

Currently age 32, Will’s latest and very notable brand, Girl Gang, was created out of a want to connect and inspire women. She started by launching ‘Girl Gang the Label’ as a merchandise line with their flagship product, a “Support Your Local Girl Gang” sweatshirt. After a positive response from initial customers layered with social media buzz and organic  influencer following, she decided to create a full line of products. To date the brand has secured retail partnerships with Nordstrom, The Beverly Hills Hotel, and boutique fitness studios across the US.

Founded in Los Angeles, CA by a female entrepreneur on a mission to inspire women to reach their highest potential, together.  ‘Girl Gang the Label’ started with a signature collection of the “Support Your Local Girl Gang” sweatshirts and has since grown to seasonal collections that customers can shop via their online store, girlgangthelabel.com. They recently created a collaboration with Peanuts exclusively for Nordstrom, established a retail partnership with The Beverly Hills Hotel, and created an eco-friendly sweat set with the female-owned athleisure brand, Nourish Sweat Soul. A percentage of all profits are also donated to charities that focus on female education, health, and empowerment.

As a result of the social community that was built around ‘Girl Gang the Label,’ Amy Will launched a podcast in 2019 as a brand extension, ’Girl Gang the Podcast,’ where she interviews inspiring and creative women on their brands, projects and endeavors. Marie Claire featured them as “33 Best Podcasts of 2020,” (2020 Marie Claire Link) paired with various other Industry and peer recognitions. In 2020, this also branched off into an IG Live Series, expanding their audience reach. 

On each episode of ‘Girl Gang the Podcast,’ Amy Will interviews women on their accomplishments, challenges and tools used to succeed in business. Amy digs deep with each guest to discover the highs and lows of being a female entrepreneur in today’s society, while also uncovering valuable advice for listeners. Whether these women lead nonprofits, are successful in-demand influencers, female executives, are self-made entrepreneurs, or female founders, Will dives into their world with a real interest and authenticity, providing engaging content for listeners. “Get ready world, the future is here and she’s a boss!